Re: [Elecraft] K3 and MFJ 1026 hookup

2011-01-30 Thread VE3WDM
Here is something I was also wondering could I utilize the AUX on the sub receiver with the MFJ 1026 either along side the KXV3A in out connections? The reason for asking this is I use diversity receive and was not sure if I could incorporate the MFJ unit as well? Thanks Mike VE3WDM -- View this

[Elecraft] K3 and MFJ 1026 hookup

2011-01-29 Thread Mike Weir
Good morning, I have read some posts on using the KXV3A's Rec out and Rec in ports along side the MFJ 1026 noise canceling unit. There is a relay that activates during transmit and receive in the K3. Apparently the MFJ's T/R switching is not good as the KXV3A's. Just wanted to know the exact

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and MFJ 1026 hookup

2011-01-29 Thread Vic K2VCO
The KXV3 has an RX IN and RX OUT connector. When the K3's RX ANT button is pushed, the line from the K3's t/r switch to the receiver input is connected to the RX OUT connector, and the RX IN connector goes to the the receiver input. Therefore, you connect a separate noise antenna to the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and MFJ 1026 hookup

2011-01-29 Thread VE3WDM
That great Vic thanks very much, one last question...Am I able to use the MFJ's internal antenna with this setup or do I have to hook up via the ext receiving antenna only on the MFJ unit? Thanks Mike VE3WDM -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and MFJ 1026 hookup

2011-01-29 Thread Vic K2VCO
You can use the built-in whip or you can connect an external noise antenna. Just don't make it resonant or put it too close to the transmitting antenna if you run high power! On 1/29/2011 9:54 AM, VE3WDM wrote: That great Vic thanks very much, one last question...Am I able to use the MFJ's

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and MFJ 1026 hookup

2011-01-29 Thread VE3WDM
Thanks again Vic, no problem with power here it's always QRP or max 10 watts. Mike VE3WDM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-and-MFJ-1026-hookup-tp5972691p5973310.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and MFJ 1026 hookup

2011-01-29 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Personally I didn't find the built-in whip to be any use at all. But YMMV. Vic K2VCO wrote: You can use the built-in whip or you can connect an external noise antenna. Just don't make it resonant or put it too close to the transmitting antenna if you run high power! - Julian,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and MFJ 1026 hookup

2011-01-29 Thread Vic K2VCO
It can be useful if you have a noise source right in the shack, like a computer. I used a short dipole installed near the power drop to my house, where most of the noise seemed to be coming from. On 1/29/2011 12:28 PM, Julian, G4ILO wrote: Personally I didn't find the built-in whip to be