Re: [Elecraft] KX-3/2M transverter

teve McKee" > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Cc: > Sent: Monday February 26 2024 11:29:44AM > Subject: [Elecraft] KX-3/2M transverter > > Hi all, I've got the 2M transverter installed and it works great. I > have a > 35W amp inline so I use it a lot on 2M locally. > But t

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3/2M transverter

McKee" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: Sent: Monday February 26 2024 11:29:44AM Subject: [Elecraft] KX-3/2M transverter Hi all, I've got the 2M transverter installed and it works great. I have a 35W amp inline so I use it a lot on 2M locally. But the issue I'm having is it randomly shifts 5khz o

[Elecraft] KX-3/2M transverter

Hi all, I've got the 2M transverter installed and it works great. I have a 35W amp inline so I use it a lot on 2M locally. But the issue I'm having is it randomly shifts 5khz on me. Seem to do it when I put the mic down, so bought a new one. It didn't help still have the problem. I haven't noticed

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 Field and Sea day

raft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX-3 Field and Sea day Field day can be less of a social event and more of an adventure if you choose. Having had a week that was too social I decided to go it alone for the afternoon in a seaside location. I loaded up my KX-3 into a dry bag and tossed it i

[Elecraft] KX-3 Field and Sea day

Field day can be less of a social event and more of an adventure if you choose. Having had a week that was too social I decided to go it alone for the afternoon in a seaside location. I loaded up my KX-3 into a dry bag and tossed it in my 11.5 foot Shellback wooden dinghy. From the boat ramp

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 not starting with batteries

My KX3 came with a nick in one of the battery case wires. They're not the most sturdy part in the rig. Elecraft happily sent me a replacement, so hopefully they'll get you sorted too. Cheers, Julie On Thu, Sep 23, 2021, 19:48 Larry Christensen wrote: > I believe Howard is right on the money.

[Elecraft] KX-3 not starting with batteries

I believe Howard is right on the money. I pulled the battery tray out of the radio and test voltage then continuity after removing the batteries There was zero volts on the plug and one of 4 wires had continuity. I’ll have to get a call into Elecraft in the morning. Larry NA0F Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 won't turn on with batteries

While your KX3 with the Ni-MH batteries installed is ON with an external power supply, tap DISP and rotate the OFS/VFO B nobl to find BT voltage. This lets you know the battery voltage. My KX3 with fully charged Ni-MH batteries shows “BT 10.7V”. It should be more than 8V with new Ni-MH

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 won't turn on with batteries

Send a picture of the batteries installed. With regard to the charging the Eneloop's, they come fully charged and thus setting up to charge them might deliver an error. One other possibility, what is the minimum operating voltage (Bat min) in the menu is set to? Try something like 9v.

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 won't turn on with batteries

Do you measure voltage at the battery connector? 72 Howard Kraus, K2UD -From: ncela...@scicable.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: Sent: Thursday September 23 2021 5:25:40PM Subject: [Elecraft] KX-3 won't turn on with batteries I got my new

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 won't turn on with batteries

Following closely I am in exactly same situation. Even tried new alkaline batteries which supposedly can be used and no power up.RichKQ9L Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, September 23, 2021, 4:25 PM, ncela...@scicable.com wrote: I got my new factory built KX-3 last week. I just

[Elecraft] KX-3 won't turn on with batteries

I got my new factory built KX-3 last week. I just installed new eneloop pro NI-MH batteries and the radio will not turn on using the batteries. Using a power supply I changed the charger settings per the manual, when I try to close out of the menu I get a batt err message. Yes the charger was

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3/KXPA100 for multi-multi contesting?

To follow up. Had a 20m cw station 3 elements 56 ft up. I spent some time with the GOTA station using my KX3 on 20m phone with 3 elements 30 ft up. Preamp off, att off. 210 ft separation. Could faintly hear the CW as broad background noise, but only detectable, not strong or bothersome. No

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3/KXPA100 for multi-multi contesting?

On 6/1/2021 8:02 PM, Paul GACEK via Elecraft wrote: I had very little noticeable interference from one kx3 to the other. It's the proximity of ANTENNAS that matters, NOT the radios. Here are slides for a talk I gave a couple of years ago at Visalia on all the issues that arise with

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3/KXPA100 for multi-multi contesting?

Drew, KX3 is not the best radio for multi-multi environment. The radio automatically protects itself by switching preamp off if 59+20 signal appears on the band. With even stronger adjacent signal the radio engages attenuation. Blocking dynamic range of the radio is not for multi-multi. You

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3/KXPA100 for multi-multi contesting?

Drew I suspect the issue is not so much with the KX3 assuming smart deployment and separation but rather with the brand of your other station’s rigs. As you already know, I was possibly with one of them and my biggest issue (using a K3s) was the CW “thumping” I heard. When I built and ran my

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3/KXPA100 for multi-multi contesting?

Here are some KX3 tips from Wayne back in 2012. http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Field-Day-Operating-Tips-including-some-KX3-specific-td7557858.html And to save you some typing, it is

[Elecraft] KX-3/KXPA100 for multi-multi contesting?

Anyone try a KX-3/KXPA100 for multi-multi HF contesting like Field Day? How does the RX hold up with loud signals on other bands? Plan to run external band pass filters of course. The KX-3 is so great at everything else. And it's great for single op HF contesting. Just wondering if it will

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 TX current draw?

Just to follow up. When I talked to support, they recommended sending in for service. After getting the rig back, I've only used it for IF at 100 mW on 50 MHz with transverter. And had a weird loud audio buzz problem. See separate email describing that. Have reported to Elecraft; still

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 Powered speaker suggestions?

Thanks for all the suggestions for speakers and the advice on station feedlines/antennas, grounding, etc.   I have enough info now to follow up on! 73,   Ron   WA2EIO On 8/4/2020 12:51 AM, Reed Fite wrote: I have had very good luck with this speaker, if you can find it.  I use 3 AA

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 Powered speaker suggestions?

For simple, small, portable-friendly speakers, I used various models of iHome speakers (I used to carry a pair for emergencies when I gave a lot of presentations, and they would actually fill a room albeit at a whisper level. The "emergencies" became so frequent I began lugging my small bass

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 Powered speaker suggestions?

I’ve tried several powered speakers on my KX3. Currently, I use a (discontinued) Sony SRS-X33 I bought at Best Buy when I got the KX3 a few years ago. I use it wired. Plays really well if you EQ out all the low end. It isn’t large, but it is relatively heavy. Last year I dropped almost

[Elecraft] KX-3 Powered speaker suggestions?

I have had very good luck with this speaker, if you can find it.  I use 3 AA batteries which will last a very long time. No RFI on batteries, but if you use USB for power I do hear RFI. https://evertek.com/Product/HY-519-SK-BLK Reed  W4JZ

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 Powered speaker suggestions?

I didn't notice that much latency, but I did just order a 5.0 model (which has much lower latency than early BT versions) mostly because it might be useful for other things, has a 20-hour battery life, and can operate while charging. If it is high enough to bug you, the Aux cable works fine and

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 Powered speaker suggestions?

On 8/3/2020 8:51 PM, Gwen Patton wrote: I do have a small Bluetooth transmitter I can plug into the radio and then pair the speaker or my BT headset, but I rarely use it. Although I haven't tried it, I suspect that the latency would make it useless when sending CW with a paddle or straight

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 Powered speaker suggestions?

I bought a small, rechargeable Bluetooth speaker with an Aux input jack. I can use it for more than just my KX3 that way. It's relatively small, a little on the weighty side, and the battery lasts a long time. Charges with microUSB fairly quickly. I have not noticed any effect on the speaker from

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 Powered speaker suggestions?

On 8/3/2020 6:58 PM, Ron Manfredi wrote: I tried both an amplified Motorola speaker and a small MFJ unit, but when using SSB (10-15 Watts) at home into a beam or into a dummy load I can hear myself quite clearly in the speaker, so RF is getting in somehow. Powered speakers have a power

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 Powered speaker suggestions?

Ron,For a station speakers I use an older model of the West Mountain COMspkr. Works fine on KX2, KX3  and my laptop. 73Jim H  k7sss In a message dated 8/3/2020 7:01:01 PM Pacific Standard Time, wa2...@optonline.net writes:  I prefer to operate without headphones, but find the audio output from

[Elecraft] KX-3 Powered speaker suggestions?

I prefer to operate without headphones, but find the audio output from my KX-3 to be too weak to be usable, and the rigs' audio amp is not up to driving an external speaker very well.   I tried both an amplified Motorola speaker and a small MFJ unit, but when using SSB (10-15 Watts) at home

[Elecraft] KX-3, PX3, KXPA100 For Sale

I have the below for sale as a set. Original cost: KXPD3_KX3 Precision Iambic Keyer Paddle $169.95 KXPA100 100 W External Amplifier-Modular Kit (incl. DC power cable) $1,039.95 PX3 Panadapter Kit $659.95 KXBC3_Internal NiMH Charger / Real-Time Clock (Kit) $89.95 KXFL3_KX3 Dual-Passband Roofing

[Elecraft] KX-3 Loaded As New $1,350 Shipped ConUsa

KX-3, unfielded. Non-smoker. Tuner, Clock, Filter Battery, Charger & Bag __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 transverters

Dan I’m just in the process of tidying up my 1.2Ghz SG lab transverter connection to the KX3 and weaving in their 25w amp for SOTA work here in SoCal. It leveraged the 2m and the 3w out is fine with the SG labs transverters. For what it’s worth W6PQL has some great amp etc for VHF and up.

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 transverters

Hi Dan, We'd love to have a portable, multiband, higher-power transverter in the product line. This is one of many projects to be discussed as the team emerges from our intense focus on the K4. 73, Wayne N6KR > On May 26, 2020, at 10:31 AM, Dan de Bruijn wrote: > > > Hi Wayne and Eric, >

[Elecraft] KX-3 transverters

Hi Wayne and Eric, I own both a KX-2 and a KX-3 and I'm very happy with both units. De KX-2 is used during hiking and outdoor (not very much SOTA in the Netherlands), using the internal batterypack. The KX-3 is used as a homestation and in my Landrover, using an external battery. At 10 - 15

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 TX current draw?

To follow up on Victor's point, did some more measurements this morning. Setup: KX-3 minimal adapters to 40 dB directional coupler to load terminated unused port of coupler measured port through 3 ft patch to Kanga US AD8307 RF power meter I have good calibration data for the power meter, but

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 TX current draw?

Additional comments: Same test at 7MHz results with about 1A current. Suggesting KX3 power amplifier efficiency difference between 7 and 50 MHz. Using same DL1, added Elecraft W1 and MS utility to measure SWR. At 50 MHz KX3 displays SWR = 1.5 whereas W1 indicates SWR = 1.1:1. May I suggest W1

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 TX current draw?

Hi Drew, 50 MHz TX constant 4 W carrier: KX3 #1658 KX3 PS 13.2 during XMIT ATU bypass Elecraft DL1 KX3 SWR 1.5 Current = 2.3A John KN5L On 5/8/20 6:52 PM, Mooneer Salem wrote: > I got 2.36A current consumption @ 5W using a dummy load and the TX button > on 50.100MHz USB with my KX3 (S/N 3262).

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 TX current draw?

Good point, Victor. And why I included that SWR reading. Other bands read fine. I have high confidence in the load and adapter (tried swapping both just in case). I could measure the load and adapter the next time I'm in the lab at work if I want to be absolutely thorough, but it is a

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 TX current draw?

I think 1.6:1 is high for that kind of dummy load, if it's in good shape. Should be close to 1:1. Anyway, you can't really say there is a problem unless you have a better match. Current draw is sensitive to mismatch. -- Vic On May 9, 2020 2:32:15 AM GMT+03:00, Drew Arnett wrote: >Walter, >

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 TX current draw?

Hi Drew, I got 2.36A current consumption @ 5W using a dummy load and the TX button on 50.100MHz USB with my KX3 (S/N 3262). The voltage dropped from 13.74V to 13.67V during transmit. (Measured using an in-line Powerpole meter attached between a 54Ah LiFePO4 battery and the KX3.) Hopefully this

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 TX current draw?

Walter, 50 MHz TX constant 4 W carrier measures 13.53 V on DMM (outside the DC power plug), 13.3 V on KX3 meter, 2.9 A on KX3 meter and 1.6 to 1 VSWR on KX3 meter. Microwave dummy load with BNC to N adapter. I didn't measure all of this when the rig was new, so have no baseline to know what is

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 TX current draw?

What voltage? What frequency? It will pull more current at lower voltages. The power stages are less efficient at higher frequencies, especially 12m and up. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On May 8, 2020, at 4:19 PM, Drew Arnett wrote: > >

[Elecraft] KX-3 TX current draw?

What do you see for current draw on the KX-3? Manual says 1 to 2 A typical. I'm seeing 3 A at less than full power on one band. Yikes! Makes me wonder if the repair shop is open? Elecraft website says hunkered down and mostly work from home. Thanks and best regards, Drew n7da

[Elecraft] KX-3 ERR TXG on 50MHz

Hi, This radio has been problem free. (And a heck of a lot of fun!!!) I've never recalibrated anything, as per the manual, there has been no need. I have done FW upgrade at least once and that is currently 02.38/01.37. Just started getting "ERR TXG" on 50 MHz. Have seen several values in the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX-3 Serial Numbers To Date ...

Hi, any chance of getting a history of serial Number 1798? -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Nicely Loaded Elecraft KX-3 for sale

Sold! Thanks for everyone’s interest! Steve, N5SKH Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 13, 2020, at 4:20 PM, Steven Veal wrote: > >  > I am selling my nicely loaded Elecraft KX-3. The listing, details and > pictures can be found at: > > https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?

[Elecraft] Nicely Loaded Elecraft KX-3 for sale

I am selling my nicely loaded Elecraft KX-3. The listing, details and pictures can be found at: <https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/elecraft-kx-3-and-extras.692319/#p ost-5359841> https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/elecraft-kx-3-and-extras.692319/#po st-5359841 This rad

[Elecraft] KX 3 USB Noise Problem Solved

I was experiencing broadband noise on the spectrum generated from my RX I/Q port when the KX 3 ACC port was connected via USB to my laptop. I tried grounding, different USB adapters and cables, and ferrite toroids without any success. All the gear is powered by battery. I suspected a ground

[Elecraft] KX-3 for Sale

This was not used for field day! Actually, it has gotten very little use; I haven't had the time do to portable operation, so I will continue to use my K3s at home, but make this rig available to someone who can make better use of it. Photos available on request. It has the 15 watt

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 4092 - broken probably bin 13 material

Hi folks A follow up KX-3 4092. Thankyou to the off-list emails and advice. It's not looking flash. Suspect the fault is a low level issue on the early 12volt lines or one of the dc-dc converters. At this stage it's a non-viable repair here so will put it on the "will take another look later

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 4092 - broken probably bin 13 material

Paul, Your best resource for resolution of this problem is to contact Elecraft support. They can give you some things to check. It certainly is not a candidate for the scrap bin, but it does need some help. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/1/2016 11:52 PM, paulb wrote: Hi folks Havn't used the kx-3

[Elecraft] KX-3 4092 - broken probably bin 13 material

Hi folks Havn't used the kx-3 for months. Think it could be seriously broken... when power +12v is plugged in the lcd lights and thats about all. This happens without the usual power up buttons. Nothing looks out of place under the hood and the flexible pcb is pushed in correctly. anything

[Elecraft] KX-3 Microphonics with KX-3 2M 2 meter option

Love my KX-3 but during 144mhz SSB operation any vibration results in microphonics heard in the loud speaker but otherwise operation seems fine on 144 SSB. Any hints, I was hoping to make this my high performance SSB rig for VHF portable contesting. Bill K6ACJ (fully loaded KX-1, KX-3,

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

is strong. And, our local power company is the other limitation. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <li...@subich.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 5/31/2016 2:41:28 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 If I could get rid of the pauses, I coul

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

> We looked at this in independent reviews and our in-house plots. The > keying BW looks pretty much the same on all three rigs. The 100 W K3 > may be a tiny bit better, but there's nowhere near "twice" the > difference. While the graphs in QST are not the best in the world, I'm comparing the

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

Joe, The KX3, KX2, and K3/K3S should have virtually the same keying bandwidth. They all use the same raised-cosine keying envelope shape, and this is by far the dominant factor unless the transmit final amplifier is being overdriven. We looked at this in independent reviews and our in-house

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

ubich, W4TV" <li...@subich.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 5/31/2016 2:41:28 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 If I could get rid of the pauses, I could use the K3s built-in USB sound card. The KX3 doesn't have one, so I'd need an external audio interface or sound card if I wa

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

If I could get rid of the pauses, I could use the K3s built-in USB sound card. The KX3 doesn't have one, so I'd need an external audio interface or sound card if I wanted total voice automation with that rig. Unfortunately, since the KX3 (and KX2) lack dedicated Line In/Ln Out jacks,

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

The KX3 (no "-") requires a lot less assembly than a k3. And it connects almost like K3 to computer. Major missing items are no DTR-RTS available on serial connector and no dedicated Lin In/Out. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 31, 2016, at 11:40 AM, Mike Kasrich

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

On 5/31/2016 11:40 AM, Mike Kasrich wrote: Has anyone put together a KX-3 kit. Is any more or less involved that putting together a K-3? I assembled both. The K3 is more involved than the KX3, but both were straightforward. The instructions and parts lists are top-notch for both rigs.

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

. 73, Jim Jim Finan AB4AC ‎ Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.   Original Message   From: Mike Kasrich Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 11:41 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX-3 Has anyone put together a KX-3 kit. Is any more or less involved that putting together a K-3

[Elecraft] KX-3

Has anyone put together a KX-3 kit. Is any more or less involved that putting together a K-3? Anyone use a KX-3 in a contest and interfaced with N1MM+? Any quirks/tips? and finally I am looking for a KX-3 trying to decide between new and used. Anyone have a KX-3 they are looking to part with?

[Elecraft] KX-3 Filtering

Whoever did the filtering on the KX-3, job well done! I use the KX-3 for satellite work and in operating one of the new Chinese birds there is a near by signal that wipes out the satellite's passband. But I hit the notch filter and it takes it completely out - and I mean completely, like it was

[Elecraft] KX-3 Iambic modes

I won’t make any arguments about Iambic A vs. Iambic B. But, please see page 30 or page 37 of the KX-3 manual. Iambic A is the default, but the CW IAMB menu item lets you change it to B. 73 Ray K2HYD KX-3 # 6827 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 Transmit Audio - Echo on TX SSB - interesting find

You can tame the bass with TX EQ and RX EQ. You don’t want to use the logic bias from the up/down buttons, because that is noisier than the mic bias. It is possible that you had odd audio because you had both bias supplies. That usually results in lower mic output. This message has an

[Elecraft] KX-3 Transmit Audio - Echo on TX SSB - interesting find

Hi Folks I have owned a KX-3 for a couple of years, have fitted the filter board and auto-tuner and a set of internal batteries and charger. Certainly a tidy package. Something I like using is a small light headset aka cheap and cheerful pc gaming type hardware. i use these on my K2 and K3

[Elecraft] KX-3 Fuse Holder

I do appreciate your comments regarding which fuse holder I shall buy to install on my KX-3 power leads. 73, Luciano Gasparini PT9KK Sent from my HTC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 2 Meters, No power output

Bill, I found this info from an earlier posting by Ed in Alaska who was a beta tester. On some of the early 2M models the printing on the metal shield was backwards to that shown in the manual. I made the mistake of installing my shield per the photo in the manual and got the shield on

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 2 Meters, No power output

Bill, I have noticed your postings on this matter for sometime and am surprised that nobody has replied (at least publicly). Unfortunately I do not have the internal 2m transverter for my KX3 so cannot help you. It does sound like a hardware problem doesn't it? Not having installed one, I am

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 2 Meters, No power output

Bill, have you checked that all cables are seated firmly? Pay attention the connectors need some pressing to make good contact. Also check the small coax (TRV to SMA) for continuity. Is that okay? Elsewise it might also be the final transistor has gone south. Contact Elecraft support to

[Elecraft] KX-3 2 Meters, No power output

KX-3 Serial number 2517 Internal or external battery power, same condition. HF SSB/CW/Digital operation is Fine No 2 meter RF output on any mode. I've carefully followed the 2 meter module installation instructions and firmware settings, loaded the latest software as of Friday AM (and again)

[Elecraft] KX-3 2 meters no power out

KX-3 Serial number 2517 Internal or external battery power, same condition. HF operation is Fine I've carefully followed the installation instructions, loaded the latest software as of Friday AM (and again) and cannot measure 2 meter RF at the SMA connector using verified coax and VHF SWR

[Elecraft] KX-3 2METER Module questions/problems

KX-3 (2517) with Elecraft Mic and all features modules. SSB and FM modes on VHF is terrible while HF SSB is clean. Elecraft cable sets, Firmware loaded for the 2M module and updated again this morning. Problem 1: Zero SSB output on my VHF power meter no matter the mic setting but the RF does

[Elecraft] KX-3 AGC mode display in FM changes from agc-s to agc-f

Re-send of previous message (subject re-named) to indicate KX-3 question/problem: Having an intermittent problem where the AGC-S changes to AGC-F in FM mode only. Does it without entering the AGC speed menu. Sometimes just changing bands from 2 meters to 160 meters or some other band with band

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 RX issues

Niel, Please email me directly with a description of how you are setting up the radio and how you're doing the nulling procedure. I also need to know: - whether you're using the internal speaker or headphones - how you're coupling the PX3's signal generator output to the KX3 - whether you're

[Elecraft] KX-3 RX issues

Good Morning List, My KX3 has a quirk that has persisted thru a factory service visit. I'm hoping someone here has seen this before and can give me pointers on how to resolve this. I have a very unusual 40m behavior. I just spent a couple hours re-doing all the sideband nulling and

[Elecraft] KX 3 Intermittent problem power up problem

Has anyone with a KX3 experienced this problem? When turning the kx3 on with theband- and atu tune buttons the back ground leds come on but no screen display. Removing the power cable and letting it sit there disconnected for a few hours and then when power up is turned on   everything starts

Re: [Elecraft] KX 3 Intermittent problem power up problem

I have not run into this. Are you running the most recent stable firmware? How are you supplying power to your unit? Do you have the battery module option installed? Thanks, David/K5DJO On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 8:52 PM, l s via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: Has anyone with a KX3

Re: [Elecraft] KX 3 Intermittent problem power up problem

Sorry just saw you were running the most recent firmware. Since that's a non-issue (again, apologies for not reading thoroughly enough) question still remains re: power supply/battery unit. My question is - if you can run off a different power source do you see the same behavior? On Mon, Dec 1,

Re: [Elecraft] KX 3 Intermittent problem power up problem

Are you using the power cable supplied by Elecraft? If you inadvertently try to use a 2.5mm inner diameter plug on the KX3's 2.1mm pin diameter socket, it will seem to fit but the connection may be poor and may result in strange behaviour. 73, Matt VK2RQ On 2 Dec 2014, at 1:52 pm, l s via

Re: [Elecraft] KX 3 Intermittent problem power up problem

Re: When turning the kx3 on with theband- and atu tune buttons the back ground leds come on but no screen display. Removing the power cable... Open the case and be sure the multi-pin connector on the cable that connects the two halves is firmly engaged.  I had a similar problem that I traced to

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 and satellites

Also my congrats! I intend to use my KX3-2M and K3 + 432 transverter* for crossband duplex satellite operation. Typically current satellites uplink on 2m and downlink on 435, so I have added a RFC 2-23 linear amp which can provide output up to 30w on 2m to a 7-element yagi which is way more

[Elecraft] KX-3 and satellites

Just wanted to claim the first use of the KX-3 on satellite, both FO29 and AO7. Worked fine, excellent audio reports. Did need both a receive preamp and a little help on transmit as well. -- Mike Herr WA6ARA DM-15dp Home of The QRP Ranch No trees were killed in the sending of this message,

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 and satellites

Congratulations, Mike. I'd be interested in hearing about your complete equipment lineup. Wayne N6KR On Aug 14, 2014, at 5:09 PM, Mike Herr wa6...@gmail.com wrote: Just wanted to claim the first use of the KX-3 on satellite, both FO29 and AO7. Worked fine, excellent audio reports. Did need

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 and satellites

Had a few questions about the set up I am using with the KX3 and satellite operation. So far I have been on both FO29 and AO7. FO29 is fairly easy bird to get through, AO7 can be difficult. I have not tried SO50 yet. I use the compute to control the az / el rotors but not the doppler shift. I

Re: [Elecraft] Kx 3 2 meter manual

: [Elecraft] Kx 3 2 meter manual Message-ID: d42bfb2f-045b-4ace-a21a-d0c3c984a...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii When will the 2 meter manual be ready for download? Sent from my iPad --- Um

Re: [Elecraft] Kx 3 2 meter manual

edition of the manual next week. Wayne N6KR On Jul 1, 2014, at 12:55 PM, Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net wrote: From: Tony Rowland biggsbigb...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Kx 3 2 meter manual Message-ID: d42bfb2f-045b-4ace-a21a-d0c3c984a

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subtleties :) We hope to post the first edition of the manual next week. Wayne N6KR On Jul 1, 2014, at 12:55 PM, Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net wrote: From: Tony Rowland biggsbigb...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Kx 3 2

[Elecraft] Kx 3 2 meter manual

When will the 2 meter manual be ready for download? Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list

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Prob when the modules are ready to ship. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Jul 1, 2014, at 12:00 PM, Tony Rowland biggsbigb...@gmail.com wrote: iPad ___ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

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From: Tony Rowland biggsbigb...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Kx 3 2 meter manual Message-ID: d42bfb2f-045b-4ace-a21a-d0c3c984a...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii When will the 2 meter manual be ready for download

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Talked to Eric at the HamRadio show in Friedrichshafen - he said about September. Elecraft also presented the new PX3 - really cool! 73 Gernot, DF5RF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

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Paul, This is very unusual. Please contact customer support so they can send you a replacement. Meanwhile, have you tried tapping ATU TUNE a second time right after the first attempt? If you do this within five seconds, the ATU will try a wider range of LC values. Wayne N6KR On May 12,

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 4092

Have you put an antenna analyzer on that antenna? 73, Phil w7ox On 5/12/14, 9:35 PM, paulb wrote: Hi Folks Owned a KX3 for a while but never used portable until recently. Antenna is a 40m dipole, coax fed. Nothing exotic. For some reason the KX3 tuner has a problem getting a good match. It

[Elecraft] KX-3 4092

Hi Folks Owned a KX3 for a while but never used portable until recently. Antenna is a 40m dipole, coax fed. Nothing exotic. For some reason the KX3 tuner has a problem getting a good match. It settles on something like 1.8/1 which is not big deal except other transcievers show near perfect

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How do you adjust the amount of NR on NR1 on the KX3? My menu reads 10. Thanks. Lane Ku7i JH1JCM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

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By turning the (AF/RF - SQL) knob rigth above the NR button.73 de Hal/la4xx On 14-04-21, lane zeitler via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: How do you adjust the amount of NR on NR1 on the KX3? My menu reads 10. Thanks. Lane Ku7i JH1JCM

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Thank you. Lane Ku7i JH1JCM On Tuesday, April 22, 2014 3:53 AM, Hjalmar Duklæt dukl...@broadpark.no wrote: By turning the (AF/RF - SQL) knob rigth above the NR button. 73 de Hal/la4xx On 14-04-21, lane zeitler via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: How do you adjust the amount of NR

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Greetings, I am attempting to help a ham friend with his KX3 (s/n 631) which has a low receive issue. He says that the receiver became almost deaf after upgrading the firmware to the latest issue. I noticed that the radio had been dropped and the BNC connector is not square with the case. My

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