Re: [Elecraft] Macintosh version of Elecraft KX3 Utility

No, you are not the only person who uses a Mac with their Elecraft equipment and macOS utilities. Elecraft is aware of the 32 bit limitation, and so is the developer of the KX3 app for macOS. I expect 64 bit versions of all Elecraft utilities will be released before the general release of the

Re: [Elecraft] Macintosh version of Elecraft KX3 Utility

Thanks Charles. So, am I the only person interested in using my Elecraft kit with a Mac in the future? If not, how can we get this app updated to work on Macs from now on? Who do we need to ask? Sent from my iPhone > On 27 Mar 2019, at 17:55, Charles Johnson wrote: > > Unless Apple changes

Re: [Elecraft] Macintosh version of Elecraft KX3 Utility

Unless Apple changes its position on 32 bit software like the KX3 Utility, 32 bit apps will not run on the next major release of macOS. The warning message is just that - a warning message that the app in question will not run on future version of the OS. The warning messages appears at random

Re: [Elecraft] Macintosh version of Elecraft KX3 Utility

The warning message does not merely appear just once with the first launch of the software but on subsequent lauches as well (after shutdown of the app). However, I have noticed that if a subsequent launch is within a small period of time after an earlier launch where the message was shown,

Re: [Elecraft] Macintosh version of Elecraft KX3 Utility

It might go away, but is it still valid? Doesn’t it mean that any day soon an update to the OS will stop the utility working? Then where are we? Regards Andy, G8TQH > On 27 Mar 2019, at 16:36, TJ Campie wrote: > > Doesn't that warning go away after the first launch of the software? I > don't

Re: [Elecraft] Macintosh version of Elecraft KX3 Utility

Doesn't that warning go away after the first launch of the software? I don't recall seeing it again after using the K3 software for the first time. 73, W0EA TJ QRP ARCI #14612 | CW Ops #953 | SKCC #4593T NAQCC #3768 | Flying Pigs QRP #2254 http://W0EA.us *Because QRO is too easy (but

[Elecraft] Macintosh version of Elecraft KX3 Utility

Hi All, This might seem like an odd question, but I’ve tried a search of the mail list archive and not found the answer. Does anyone know if there is a trick or other way around the error messages from the KX3 Utility, when run on a modern Macintosh (mine’s running OS-X Mojave, 10.14.4),

[Elecraft] KX3 vs. K3 updated or K3S Question

For the folks that have both a KX3 and KXPA100 and either a K3 updated or K3S, for CW operation, what have you found from a technical point of view are the advantages of the K3 or K3S over the KX3? I have almost bought an updated K3 several times, but as a CW operator I am not sure I can

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Firmware update trouble

Dick and list, We have successfully updated the firmware for the DSP and the MCU. The problem occurred as we were trying to install with the KXPA100 in line. I removed it and connected the computer directly to the KX3 and all went well. Later, we were able to connect the KXPA100 and confirmed

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Firmware update trouble

Have you tried this. If you accidentally load an old or incompatible firmware version and find the KX3 unresponsive, do the following: (1) Unplug the KX3 from the power supply. If internal batteries are installed, also remove one battery. (2) Plug a power supply in (or reinstall the removed

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Firmware update trouble

Have you tried this. If you accidentally load an old or incompatible firmware version and find the KX3 unresponsive, do the following: (1) Unplug the KX3 from the power supply. If internal batteries are installed, also remove one battery. (2) Plug a power supply in (or reinstall the removed

[Elecraft] KX3 Firmware update trouble

We were doing a firmware update (my son and I). All went well until the KX3 became stuck in the MCU LD condition. We followed the manual instructions (several times). The KX3 is still stuck and the computer cannot find the KX3 port. The computer recognizes the cable, but communications fail

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Rx Equaliser ON/OFF

DATA A mode is USB with RX EQ, TX EQ, and compression turned off. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Mar 18, 2019, at 9:00 PM, Hans J Smit wrote: > > Having set Rx Equaliser desired settings on the KX3, is there any way to > switch to "flat" &

[Elecraft] KX3 Rx Equaliser ON/OFF

Having set Rx Equaliser desired settings on the KX3, is there any way to switch to "flat" & back during operation? Hans VK5YX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/K3 Operating Tip: Working a pileup using dual watch instead of SPLIT

Good summary Wayne. Using split receive/dual watch is very useful and it’s one of the best features the k3 and kx3 have available imho. There’s one other tool to add to your pileup arsenal, and that’s the P3 or PX3. Center the dx station or put his signal on the left side of the panadapter,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 No meter indication when transmitting digital

Turn the gain down on the computer, waay down! This will give you more control with the radio controls. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 15, 2019, at 11:49 AM, Tony Estep wrote: > >> On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 9:36 AM Don Wilhelm wrote: >> >> ...you should be using DATA A

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 No meter indication when transmitting digital

Well, I've tracked it down. I don't have a fix yet but at least I have found out something For whatever reason, the WSJT software stops putting out audio unexpectedly. It works for a while, then it doesn't. I don't think it's RF getting back into the computer, because it happens even when

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 No meter indication when transmitting digital

Tony, Hear closely - the KX3 audio shuts down if there is excessive audio coming into the mic jack. I suspect that is what is happening. Start over on the audio level controls with each of them set to mid-range, and then adjust for 4 bars solid with the 5th bar flashing on the ALC meter.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 No meter indication when transmitting digital

On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 9:36 AM Don Wilhelm wrote: > ...you should be using DATA A mode, and not AFSK A > == Don, thanks for your comments and the info on your website. Thanks also to the others who replied. I am not using AFSK A mode. I never should have said anything about

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 No meter indication when transmitting digital

Tony, Check your audio level settings - there are at least 3, the KX3 mic gain, the soundcard level in your OS and any "Power" slider in your software application, and if you are using a SignaLink, there is a 4th, the knob on the SignaLink box. They should all be near a mid-range setting.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 No meter indication when transmitting digital

If my understanding is correct AFSK is optimized for RTTY where as DATA A is for other audio digital modes.  If operating AFSK then the range or frequency of the tones are critical, being optimized for the RTTY tones,   unlike DATA A which will cover 200 Hz to 2700 Hz.  Sounds like operating

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 No meter indication when transmitting digital

If I remember correctly, the KX3 can show zero bars when overdriven. I's easy to check. Just bring the level up slowly from zero and check that the ALC rises slowly. Remember that there are at least 3 AF level controls. The one in the program, the OS level control, and the knob on the KX3.

[Elecraft] KX3 No meter indication when transmitting digital

I have been operating with FT8 and WSPR lately. Both use an audio-generated digital signal just like any AFSK mode. I tune up my transmitter to show 4-5 bars on ALC. Everything seems to work at first, but after one or two transmissions the display shows only one bar on the left and one on the

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Re: Who's your favorite Elecraft Elmer?

I nominate Bill Conkling, NR4C, of Williamsburg, VA. On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 3:08 PM Jeff via Elecraft wrote: > I recommend Paul - WB2HHH > > Super intelligent and super helpful to all hams needing help with Elecraft > and all aspects of the hobby! > > Jeff > K2SDR > > > > On Mar 12, 2019, at

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Re: Who's your favorite Elecraft Elmer?

I recommend Paul - WB2HHH Super intelligent and super helpful to all hams needing help with Elecraft and all aspects of the hobby! Jeff K2SDR > On Mar 12, 2019, at 3:52 PM, 'hawley, charles j jr' c-haw...@illinois.edu > [KX3] wrote: > > I am going to recommend Mike Blake K9JRI. He is an

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Temp. Cal. Routine Issue Revisited

Hi Rick, I did not have the same results as you have described using a hair dryer. But, I didn't get the results I wanted or expected using a hair dryer based on process documented in the Elecraft manual. If you can find an incandescent light bulb (60w is fine) and try that instead of the hair

[Elecraft] KX3 Temp. Cal. Routine Issue Revisited

So I'm having the same problem as I've read in a few past posts (with no resolution). At Approx. 40DegC I lose the signal in the speaker, the S meter reads no signal, and the F value starts to wildly swing in the 700 range. I'm directing my hot air at the heatsink for what that's worth. I had

[Elecraft] Elecraft KX3/PX3/KXPa100 Pkg FOR SALE (AD4PK)

Elecraft Kx3 Package..Includes KX3 transmitter with acrylic stand as well as the KxPD3 keyer paddle..KxFL3 dual bandwidth roofing filter...MH3 Hand Mic. Also included is the Px3 Panadapter with acrylic stand and the KXPA100-100 watt amplifier with ATU . All manuels and cable sets

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - After temperature compensation procedure - continues to show drift?

Hi Mike, I had to perform the temp compensation a few times. A couple of those times necessitated a retry due to operator error in the setup :-) I eventually achieved a level of proficiency in preparing to apply the heat source. Initially, I used a hair dryer the first couple of times. But

[Elecraft] KX3 - After temperature compensation procedure - continues to show drift?

The other day I finally got up the nerve to perform the temp compensation procedure on my KX3. The process went fine as far as I could tell (the Elecraft instructions we great), I tried very hard to limit the temp rise to only one degree every min or two. So then this morning, I am looking at my

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Shutdown and Power up problems.

Bernie, Do you have a saved configuration file for that KX3 from a time it was working properly? If so, you can do an EEINIT (Reset to Factory Defaults) - see the manual for the procedure. The reset will lose the calibration data and any menu settings that you have added. That is why the

[Elecraft] KX3 Shutdown and Power up problems.

My KX3 has developed a problem after a power interrupt/restore carried out by my mistake. With batteries fitted it will no longer fully power down, it stays orange with (7) *** stars showing on screen and Delta f light on and OFS and B green lights on. I have to disconnect all power to the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and SDR IQ ( Spectravue) question

Viggo, How do you propose to connect the SDR IQ to the KX3? The KX3 does not have an IF output - in fact the KX3 IF is either at baseband or 8kHz if you turn on the 8kHz shift in the menu. The KX3 DOES have the RX I/Q output which you can connect to a computer soundcard or the KX3 for a

[Elecraft] KX3 and SDR IQ ( Spectravue) question

Hello Elecrafters., Have some of you connected an SDR IQ to the KX3,, ( use as an Panadapter with Spectravue) ? Work very well with the K3 73' Viggo LA9NEA., KX3,K3 and KPA500 owner. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KX3 Utility & PX3 Utility - Future on OSX?

The present KX3 Utility and PX3 Utility are 32-bit apps on Apple’s OSX platform. Does anyone know if Elecraft plans to update these to 64-bit anytime soon? With the release of the next version of OSX later this year, those applications will no longer work in their current guise. Thanks for

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 issue

Do you have mic bias turned on? Grant NQ5T K3 #2091 KX3 #8342 > On Feb 6, 2019, at 7:37 AM, wrote: > > Yesterday I tried to use it on 10M SSB and was getting no audio indication on > the level meter. Tried it on AM and FM with same results. When I got home I > tried the MH3 Mic on my KX2

[Elecraft] KX3 issue

I have a KX3 issue and I hope you folks can help me. I purchased my KX-3 used last year. It came with all the good stuff including 2 meters. I used it to check into the local 2 meter repeater several times last year but have not used it for any voice modes since. I am a CW guy. Yesterday I

[Elecraft] KX3/PX3 for sale

Hello All, I have a KX3 and PX3 set for sale. There are lots of options included. A few options are nifty stands, side rails, from covers, heat sink, cw paddle, signal link USB, Side Kar, and a custom aluminum base that holds all of it. Unit has been back to Elecraft for calibration and

[Elecraft] KX3/PX3/KXPA100 + accessories for sale

Hi, I have a KX3/PX3/KXPA100 combination I'd like to sell. I am the original owner, and purchased all of the above in 8/2014. The KX3/PX3 was purchased factory assembled, the KXPA100 was purchased as a kit, and assembled by me. The KX3 is fully loaded, as you will see below, to include the 2m

Re: [Elecraft] (KX3/2) Backpack loop thread

Hmmm ... I use an Alexloop with my K2.  Since the real part of the feed point impedance of a single-turn small mag loop is so low, one design goal is to reduce the resistance of the the loop parts ... larger conductor, butterfly capacitors with no moving connection, etc.  Do the multiple turns

[Elecraft] (KX3/2) Backpack loop thread

There is no reason to limit the loop to a single turn. A 3 turn 1ft diameter loop should be tuneable to 40M ! RG58 or simiar? Dave G. KK7SS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Urban stealth HF: Inside-the-backpack loop antenna?

> > Jim Said: Cut a large double sided piece of double sided circuit board to > fit the > backpack. Etch the back side with a symmetric Hilbert curve split into 2 > columns fed > at the bottom center and the two columns attached at the top. Just don't accidentally etch a Do-Nha curve, or you

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Urban stealth HF: Inside-the-backpack loop antenna?

Cut a large double sided piece of double sided circuit board to fit the backpack. Etch the back side with a symmetric Hilbert curve split into 2 columns fed at the bottom center and the two columns attached at the top. Leave the other side as a solid ground plane... It will take some work to make

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Urban stealth HF: Inside-the-backpack loop antenna?

It might be useful to read W8JI’s take on the E/H antenna … https://www.w8ji.com/e-h_antenna.htm Grant NQ5T K3 #2091 KX3 #8342 > On Jan 23, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > That might fit. Maybe something a little shorter, say 18". > > Can

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Urban stealth HF: Inside-the-backpack loop antenna?

That might fit. Maybe something a little shorter, say 18". Can it be used with just 2 feet of coax? What's the bandwidth? How does it compare to a 3' loop or a 4' whip? Wayne N6KR > On Jan 23, 2019, at 9:51 AM, Jeff Wagner wrote: > > See the picture of a 20 Meter EH antenna on my QRZ page

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Urban stealth HF: Inside-the-backpack loop antenna?

A proper shield of a KPA-1500/PS with battery and 240VAC inverter should be adequate protection if stuffed between the antenna and your backside ;-). ... Mike On 1/23/2019 11:34 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: The entire purpose of the exercise is to be able to operate while walking. If the field

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Urban stealth HF: Inside-the-backpack loop antenna?

The entire purpose of the exercise is to be able to operate while walking. If the field is a potential health risk, power would have to be dropped accordingly. Wayne > On Jan 23, 2019, at 8:28 AM, Jim Miller wrote: > > I assume that this "backpack frame antenna" wouldn't be actually used

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Urban stealth HF: Inside-the-backpack loop antenna?

I assume that this "backpack frame antenna" wouldn't be actually used when being worn. The circulating currents in a Hi-Q loop result in strong RF fields along the loop axis which should be avoided in use. jim ab3cv On Wed, Jan 23, 2019 at 11:21 AM Wayne Burdick wrote: > Wish I had time to

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Urban stealth HF: Inside-the-backpack loop antenna?

Wish I had time to build one of these myself! A few other things in the queue Wayne N6KR > On Jan 23, 2019, at 6:32 AM, 'Dale Parfitt' pari...@frontier.com [KX3] > wrote: > > > HI Wolf, > > VK3YE could have done so much better from an efficiency standpoint without > making the loop

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Re: Urban stealth HF: Inside-the-backpack loop antenna?

The problem I see is Uncontrolled contents of backpack detuning the loop. Sent from my iPad > On Jan 22, 2019, at 10:56 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] > wrote: > > Thanks for the amazing response and great ideas. > > If someone wants to build a backpack loop antenna for 20 m

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Urban stealth HF: Inside-the-backpack loop antenna?

...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Michael Blake via Elecraft Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 4:40 PM To: Mark Goldberg Cc: Elecraft Reflector; KX3 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Urban stealth HF: Inside-the-backpack loop antenna? Mark (W7MLG), It is scary how perfectly sane and normal your suggestions

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Urban stealth HF: Inside-the-backpack loop antenna?

Mark (W7MLG), It is scary how perfectly sane and normal your suggestions sound to me :) Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI > On Jan 22, 2019, at 4:32 PM, Mark Goldberg wrote: > > I would expect any high Q antenna like a loop would be detuned by any > movement or any metal you pass by. One more

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Urban stealth HF: Inside-the-backpack loop antenna?

I would expect any high Q antenna like a loop would be detuned by any movement or any metal you pass by. One more reason to support automatic mobile screwdriver / mag loop antenna tuning on the KX series. A flag on a backpack would be more or less ignored. Just put a flag on the top of the AX1.

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Auto-spot, tuning aids, and the arcane history of CW pitch-matching

Hi Mel, I experienced the same reading Wayne's highly informative post!! I started off in 1970 with a homebrew 6L6/807 xtal xmtr with maybe 12 xtals and a Hallicrafters S-38 which gave me hundreds of mesmerizing hours in my parents basement.  That rig gave me my first huge shock as well, so

[Elecraft] KX3 Dual Watch

Good morning, The KX3 has a nice Dual Watch feature. It is however, of limited use when the DX is weak and the callers are strong (a common case here). To overcome this problem I have build a simple two channels audio amplifier with 2 LM380N (Manhattan style) with independent volumn controls.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Mode switch skips AM

Go to MENU and AM, turn it on? Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Jan 13, 2019, at 4:48 PM, Keith Onishi wrote: > > Correction as below; > > Tapping MODE switch on my KX3 with MCU 02.90, most latest firmware, switches > mode from SSB -> CW -> FM -> FM, then back to SSB. It

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Mode switch skips AM

Many thanks, Don. Now AM mode came back. But I do not remember when I set AM MODE OFF. 73 de JH3SIF, Keith > 2019/01/14 7:53、Don Wilhelm のメール: > > Keith, > > Go to the menu and make sure AM MODE is turned ON. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 1/13/2019 5:37 PM, Keith Onishi wrote: >> Hello, >>

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Mode switch skips AM

Keith, Go to the menu and make sure AM MODE is turned ON. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/13/2019 5:37 PM, Keith Onishi wrote: Hello, Tapping MODE switch on my KX3 with MCU 02.90, most latest firmware, switches mode from SSB -> CW -> FM, then back to SSB. It does skips AM. I have not switched to AM for

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Mode switch skips AM

Correction as below; Tapping MODE switch on my KX3 with MCU 02.90, most latest firmware, switches mode from SSB -> CW -> FM -> FM, then back to SSB. It does skips AM. 73 de JH3SIF, Keith > 2019/01/14 7:37、Keith Onishi のメール: > > Hello, > > Tapping MODE switch on my KX3 with MCU 02.90, most

[Elecraft] KX3 - Mode switch skips AM

Hello, Tapping MODE switch on my KX3 with MCU 02.90, most latest firmware, switches mode from SSB -> CW -> FM, then back to SSB. It does skips AM. I have not switched to AM for long time. I think I was able to select AM by tapping MODE before. I went through KX3 Owner’s Manual to look for any

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

Thanks for the input I'm using the suggested iMic which does have a line input and a mic input. I'm beginning to believe that it really is that the radio is not working correctly. I'm going to reach out elecraft directly to see what I can do without sending the radio to them for the fact that I'm

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

iSDR does require a USB soundcard with a stereo mic input, like the Griffin. The easiest way to check if you are utilizing the stereo mic function in iSDR is to check your iPad screen while running it and see if you are getting 22 or 44 kHz. If it shows 22, you are only getting mono mic. Jeff

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 CW Audio Stereo (Issue)

I found the issue, I had dual RX enabled and when you cross the band for the 2nd VFO it goes into stereo one receive in each ear. I've turned that off and have full stereo in my earphones again with CW. -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

I will report back after trying some of the I/Q based softwares out there, however I did try iSDR which is supposed to work with USB sound card, it didn't work. I'll try the windows based program tomorrow and report back. -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

I tried with iSDR which is made for iOS, sound card is working, RX I/Q is not from my radio. -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] KX3 CW Audio Stereo (Issue)

Last night while operating CWT I ran across a part of the band that changed the "Phones" audio, has anyone else ran across this issue happening at or near 7.035323 to 7.035324 is the frequency that does it for me, all of a sudden I have CW in just one ear instead of two. Thanks for any help that

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

Kevin, You are unlikely to hear anything from the headphones from that jack. Feed it into a soundcard and you should see something using a panadapter application like HDSDR or NaP3. The RX I/Q output is low level and broadband. It is not suitable for digital mode software like FlDigi. For

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

The jack is 3/32 inch or 2.5 mm. Have you tried connecting the I/Q output to a computer and some SDR software that actually uses I/Q input? I don’t think you’ll hear much using phones. Scope should show the signal I would think. Be sure to push plug all the way into the hack. It is very

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

Thanks ALL for the help. I'm still getting zero audio out of RX I/Q and want to make sure that I have done my due diligence trying to figure out the issue. I'll have some adapters on their way later today for the 1/16th inch jack to put headphones on it that way I don't have to trust that my

Re: [Elecraft] KX3, QRP, /P, 80m, daylight

Joe, Testing propagation on 80M in the daytime is a good project. Often I test propagation on 630M in the daytime with a shortvertical. A “ T “ antenna would be good for your test, if you can get enoughtop loading you Would not need a base loading coil. I ran 630M WSPR beacon last night ,

[Elecraft] KX3, QRP, /P, 80m, daylight

I am planning to try this - the reason will become clear later. I want to use the KX3 in portable QRP operations on 80m, most probably during daylight hours. Please, don’t tell me about the inefficiencies of short verticals on the low bands, or the propagation issues on 80m during daylight.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

Do you still want to use this for fldigi? It is the wrong output for that. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jan 9, 2019, at 9:24 PM, Kevin F. wrote: > > I did check that the RX I/Q was enabled and still hear nothing, on my > computer, when

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

I did check that the RX I/Q was enabled and still hear nothing, on my computer, when plugged in to the RX I/Q port. I'm ordering a set of adapters so that I can put my headphones on the radio directly to see what I hear then. Thanks all for trying to help... I still wonder if I should hear

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

See Menu section of manual. RX I/Q needs to be turned on. RX I/Q OFF Set to ON to use the KX3’s RX I/Q jack with the Elecraft PX3 Panadapter, or with SDR (software-defined radio) applications (pg. 26). -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

See the note I just sent you. You may have not turned on I output. That is my suspicion. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Kevin F." To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 1/5/2019 11:42:36 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing Thanks for the prompt repl

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

Kevin, The RX I/Q is at a low level, and is only usable for a panadapter like the KX3. It works for those applications because the signals are 90 degrees out of phase (which is what quadrature means). For Fldigi, and other soundcard data mode applications, use the Phones output to feed the

[Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

Seems like an oscope would show them along with their 90d displacement from each other. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com >The levels from the RX I/Q are very low, so you might not hear anything. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

The levels from the RX I/Q are very low, so you might not hear anything. Pages 26 and 27 in the manual talk about using that for computer-based SDR applications. Also, check the RX I/Q menu setting. If that is OFF, you won’t get any output from that jack. Finally, fldigi does not use I/Q

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

Thanks for the prompt reply, I guess the question that I would like to answer is, if I were to plug in to both sides of the RX I/Q port should I hear anything at all? If I shouldn't then great, if I should then I'm going to need to figure out what's going on with my radio such that I can't heard

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

PM Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing Does anyone know how to test the RX I/Q signal is coming out of the radio correctly. I used the elecraft cables trying to listen to the signal using my computer and didn't hear anything. I would like to be able to use this output in fldigi for the waterfall.

[Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

Does anyone know how to test the RX I/Q signal is coming out of the radio correctly. I used the elecraft cables trying to listen to the signal using my computer and didn't hear anything. I would like to be able to use this output in fldigi for the waterfall. And still be able to listen to CW

[Elecraft] KX3 - PF1 shortcut interrupting transmitting

Well this is a strange one. I set one of the Programmable Function switches PF1 to turn the illumination of the display on and off which works fine as a shortcut (I like to keep the display of the KX3 off most of the time in the shack and was delighted to find I can set PF1 or PF2 to easily do

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 hookup to HF Packer Amp

You want the ACC2 jack. From page 5 of the KX3 manual: "Keyline Out and GPIO (ACC2) The 2.5-mm stereo ACC2 jack provides a keyline output (ring contact) and a general-purpose 3-volt logic signal (tip contact). The keyline output goes low during transmit, and can be used for transmit/receive

[Elecraft] KX3 hookup to HF Packer Amp

A friend has a KX3 and want to use a HF Packer Amp. The cable that goes to the PTT on the Amp, what is on the other end and it goes where. I see no docs on this anywhere. Any guidance would be appreciated. Rick. NK 9G Sent from my iPad

Re: [Elecraft] kx3 mod request and stuff

Richard, Can't figure out if you are trolling or not. If you can figure out how to dissipate the heat in the small KX3 enclosure, it could work, but you would have to carry a heavy battery to power it. The KXPA100 is one solution, you can throttle the power back to 30 watts, but you still

[Elecraft] kx3 modification request and stuff

Here is something I would like. A 30 watt kx3. Same size and output 30 watts. Maybe this could be a modification. While I am dreaming how about a compact easily managed highly efficient SOTA antenna. thanks Richard __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] kx3 mod request and stuff

Here is something I would like. A 30 watt kx3. Same size and output 30 watts. Maybe this could be a modification. While I am dreaming how about a compact easily managed highly efficient SOTA antenna. thanks Richard __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and RPi DRAWS hat?

s month. It’s a fun project. > > KD4IZ > Jack Spitznagel > FM19oo > > > > -Original Message- > From: Joe Lynch > Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2019 19:51 > To: Thorpe, Jeffrey ; Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and > RPi DRAWS hat? > > Me too, Jeff

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and RPi DRAWS hat?

FWIW .. I just run the Raspbean .deb of WSJT-X v2.0, the KXUSB for CAT control,  and a cheap USB soundcard with my KX3.   The hat does me no good, as I'd have to find an adapter cable to use the DIN connectors.   The USB soundcard just cost me $9.00 or so. Neil, KN3ILZ On 1/2/2019 7:42 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and RPi DRAWS hat?

NW Digital wants to have their consumer ready unit - the OS Image, a custom metal case, and the second run of boards ready this month. It’s a fun project. KD4IZ Jack Spitznagel FM19oo -Original Message- From: Joe Lynch Sent: Wednesday, January 2, 2019 19:51 To: Thorpe, Jeffrey ; Subjec

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and RPi DRAWS hat?

Me too, Jeff. I think it holds lots of promise for FT8. I have a steep learning curve, however. 73, Joe Lynch, N6CL On ‎Wednesday‎, ‎January‎ ‎2‎, ‎2019‎ ‎07‎:‎46‎:‎18‎ ‎PM‎ ‎EST, Thorpe, Jeffrey wrote: I’ve been looking at one of Northwest Digital Radio’s DRAWS hats with my KX3.

[Elecraft] KX3 and RPi DRAWS hat?

I’ve been looking at one of Northwest Digital Radio’s DRAWS hats with my KX3. However, it uses 2 DIN-6 connectors. Has anybody tried one of these? Looks like it would require cobbling. Jeff - KG7HDZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Rechargeable Batteries

On 12/28/2018 8:45 PM, David Olean wrote: > I had a pair of huge lead acid AGM batteries die on me after a bit over > six years of very light use in a solar panel and battery system. Six years on a pair of big AGMs? You are lucky - I usually get about 4-5 years on a pair in float service.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

-Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Bob N3MNT Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2018 9:32 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries I would guess that max # of charge cycles never comes into play in most Ham Radio related battery failures

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

I would guess that max # of charge cycles never comes into play in most Ham Radio related battery failures. It is more than likely that it is simply age or abuse. Over the years I doubt if 5% of my battery failures were due to exceeding the number of charge cycles. -- Sent from:

[Elecraft] KX3 batteries

According to the A123 data sheet, their LiFePO4 batteries charging lifetime counted a charge cycle as 100% of capacity, whether you recharged them 25% four times or 100% once. I can't speak for NiMH. 73 Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Rechargeable Batteries

I had a pair of huge lead acid AGM batteries die on me after a bit over six years of very light use in a solar panel and battery system. Consulting the factory, they stressed that the batteries were getting cycled each day that the Sun came out and the charger started charging the batteries. I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Rechargeable Batteries

Lots of excellent advice in this post. 73, Jim K9YC On 12/28/2018 8:41 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: Something I learned from one of our "tech reps" regarding rechargeable batteries and charge cycles. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 battery problems

The big secret is to buy "pre-charged" NiMH batteries. Normal NiMH batteries will self-discharge in a fairly short period. Low-self-discharge batteries will hold a charge for a long time, and can be sold as "pre-charged" so the consumer can buy the rechargeable batteries they want and not

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Rechargeable Batteries

I think Bob is mainly referring to NiMH batteries. I am not sure about the partial discharges, and whether each one counts as a whole cycle. That is certainly NOT true of lead-acid and Li-Ion batteries, which will survive many more partial discharges than deep ones. Li-Ion batteries should not

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