Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Digital modes: proper ALC for full output power?

Ah, okay, the manual didn't tell the whole story. I assumed if I got 0-1 bars, I was loud enough to hit full output power. I tried aiming for 4-5 bars and I'm getting full output power. Thanks to the folks who suggested that! So while I'm here, is it okay to run 15 W out for 15 seconds straight

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Digital modes: proper ALC for full output power?

Hi Julia - Running the Transmit Gain procedure (page 33 in my manual) is the usual first thing to do when the power output seems "wanky". The general recommendation for drive level from the computer is 4 bars with the 5th flashing. If the drive level is too low, the output power will start

[Elecraft] [KX3] Digital modes: proper ALC for full output power?

Hi, I'm trying to get my KX3 set up for FT8 and JS8call and all those fun modes, and I'm running into a bit of trouble with setting the audio interface volume and mic gain. The KX3 manual suggests aiming for no more than 3-4 bars of ALC indication to prevent distortion, but if I do this, I don't

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital ops, MacOS

I use RUMlogNG (free from the app store) for general and contest logging. It will also use CAT commands to transmit and receive in it's contest mode. For general digital use, fldigi and wsjt-x are probably the best at the moment. There used to be cocoaModem, which was generally better than

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital ops, MacOS

My amateur radio related MacOS applications are: MacLoggerDX and it’s included add-ons WSJTX JT-Bridge MultiScan 3B fldigi flarq flamp flwrap flog flrig MacWinKeyer cocaNEC 2.0 SimSmith AntScope2 NetLogger MorseRunner RUMlogNG SkookumLogger tqsl varius RT Systems rig programing software

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital ops, MacOS

I’m not a fan of FLdigi and I much prefer Digital Master 780 for longer QSOs on PSK and the like, so my solution is to run Windows native via a bootable partition on the Mac. This works flawlessly. It is done through Boot Camp — a utility that comes with the Mac OS. Another county heard

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital ops, MacOS

Hello Dave -- That will depend largely on the modes you wish to use. WSJT-X for the "JT Modes" (FT8, FT4, etc) is fully portable and available on MacOS ( https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/wsjtx.html). This will get you started on the current popular modes. fldigi is another popular

[Elecraft] KX3 digital ops, MacOS

Dave, KA1DA, There is a very good suite of software that helps the user send and receive almost any digital mode signal. The suite is for the Fldigi suite of software. It is written, compiled, and tested to work (run) on any computer that has a Windows, MacOS, or Linux operating system.

[Elecraft] KX3 digital ops, MacOS

Bill, thanks for your recent discussion on digital ops. I wish to start exploring this mode, and am also a MacOS user. Please provide your recommendations on options for MacOS software for various digital modes. I have no MacOS Elmers available locally. Dave KA1DA (formerly KB1YHM)

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital 0ps?

For running the KX3 on digital modes, I bought the Rigblaster OHMIC on suggestion by W7GJ: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/KX3.htm Probably not make as many modification as I will just connect CW key to the KEY jack. I'm not doing eme with the KX3

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital 0ps?

This is a newer version of the one I have been using for years now. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076PC4VV4/ref=dp_cerb_2 It has a dedicated line in port so the level is not so touchy. Actually with the sound card and Elecraft USB cable it is a very simple setup. Set the sound out level on computer

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital 0ps?

I have a signalink I haven't used in years. For my kx3 wsjtx, I use a cheap usb sound dongle, and use cheaper 1/8" phono cords than I probably should, with small chokes of unknown mix. It works with my mbp. Scott AD6YT On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 12:25 PM rich hurd WC3T wrote: > Just as a point of

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital 0ps?

Just as a point of reference, I bought a SL and later bought "cheapie" sound card dongles. I never got the dongles to work despite repeated efforts. The SL worked every time. I now have two. One for home use and one for mobile. On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 3:13 PM Bill Frantz wrote: > There are

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital 0ps?

There are 3 kinds of digital operation you might want to use: wsjt-modes (FT8, FT4 etc.), RTTY, and "Sound card modes" (PSK, Olivia etc.). The setup for all of them is similar. For sound cards (useful in all 3 kinds) a cheap USB "sound card" is all you need. I started with a SignaLink years

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital 0ps?

're > basically in business. Set your software to the external sound card and > start to operate. > > 73, > Barry > K3NDM > > -- Original Message -- > From: "MIKE W1SRR" > To: "Elecraft Reflector" > Sent: 5/4/2020 12:21:10 PM > Subjec

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital 0ps?

in business. Set your software to the external sound card and start to operate. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "MIKE W1SRR" To: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: 5/4/2020 12:21:10 PM Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 digital 0ps? so rookie question as I jus

[Elecraft] KX3 digital 0ps?

so rookie question as I just got my KX3 in time for mobilization (my call sign will be KG4MA, wink wink) I want to setup my KX3 for FT8/FT4/JT9/JT65. Will have a brand new laptop and of course my radio what all are you using for sound cards and settings on the KX3 and WSJT? If all possible I

[Elecraft] KX3 Digital Voice Recorder (DVR) Truncating Messages

My KX3 was purchased new just over a year ago. Great rig! Of late, however, the Digital Voice Recorder (DVR) has been truncating messages. Upon playback, some amount of the message will be clipped, with the transceiver immediately exiting playback mode. The amount of truncation varies from

[Elecraft] KX3 Digital Voice Recorder

Hi all, Have just recorded 2 messages using my KX3. Both played back well. However, I wanted to chain message 1 and 2 but have not been successful. When playing message 1 in repeat mode and then pressing #2 button the display shows “Chain” but messages stop altogether. All help appreciated

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Digital transmissions problems solved finally

Correct. JT-65 has common frequencies on each band. Then JT-9 is about 2 kHz higher from JT-65, thus the move in frequency. There is a box to be checked on the application when changing from JT-65 to JT-9. It is best if the radio is under CAT control. Most issues in this regard are

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Digital transmissions problems solved finally

Some of t he JT-65/JT-9 software has a +2 kHz offset option that moves the transmit carrier up 2 kHz to keep it in the proper transmit bandpass. Ken WA8JXM On 18/07/2015 00:01, Gary Hawkins wrote: The identified problem - I was trying to transmit the test Tone and JT9 signal above the 2.8KHz

[Elecraft] [KX3] Digital transmissions problems solved finally

With considerable help from Don Wilhelm (greatly appreciated), and after several conversations with Elecraft I finally solved by JT65/JT9 transmission issues. The equipment was PC running WSJT-X/HRD and an unmodified Signalink. WSJT-X was in transmit mode, I could hear the tones using the

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Digital TX issues

Gary, Since you get no ALC bars when the fault occurs, the problem is either in your Signalink or the audio input section of the KX3. It could be as simple as an intermittent audio cable connection or a fault in the audio wire. If you have an audio amplifier available (like one of those used

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Digital TX issues

While your test using a dummy load seem reasonable and correct, it would appear as though you may have an excessive amount of Common Mode current on the feed line, not being seen by the SWR indication in the radio. I suggest a Common Mode choke on and at the output of the radio. Perhaps a

[Elecraft] [KX3] Digital TX issues

Just as background, this digital setup has been working successfully for several weeks and as I mentioned in another post I've recently had over 170 contacts in both JT65/JT9 running 5 or 10W (my KX3 has 3rd third party heatsink). The ALC was appropriately set based on information Don

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Digital TX issues

This may not apply to Gary Hawkins' situation with his KX3, but I have the situation where I get no Tx audio drive to my K3 in digital modes from the soundcard. Turns out that my XP32 computer is not doing a handshake at power-up with my emu-0202. Cure is to cycle the power on the emu0202 to

[Elecraft] KX3 digital modes problem

I recently purchased a KX3. I have made several hundred CW QSOs with it in the past several months. One of the main reasons for getting it is that I enjoy operating QRP while traveling and camping. I like to operate JT-65 HF with minimal power just to see what I can work. I have run into 2

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital modes problem

Jim, What does your ALC look like when transmitting? It should show four bars ALC with the fifth flickering. 73, Joel - W4JBB On 12/31/13, 3:00 PM, Jim Fitzpatrick wrote: I recently purchased a KX3. I have made several hundred CW QSOs with it in the past several months. One of the main

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital modes problem

‎31‎, ‎2013 at ‎1‎:‎01‎ ‎PM To:  Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 digital modes problem I recently purchased a KX3. I have made several hundred CW QSOs with it in the past several months.  ... The other problem has been operating with batteries. Using fully charged brand new NiMH

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital modes problem

Jim, It is unfortunate that you do not have a microphone that works with the KX3. Right now, you do not know whether you have a KX3 problem or a problem with the interface output levels or with the cables. Do you have any other audio sources that you can drive into the KX3 microphone jack

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital modes problem

I had a similar problem with the Signalink keying my KX3. I don't do a lot of digital work so forgot about it. More recently I bought and built the 4S-Link from the 4SQRP group. Using this and my laptop's soundcard everything works perfectly. The 4S-Link keys the KX3 reliably and provides

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital

Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Date: Sat, Jan 12, 2013 1:25 am Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 digital To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net It used to be that 5 watts on PSK31 was all that was needed, most all operators were using low power because it worked well. Most advice was to keep the power low - below 20 watts

[Elecraft] KX3 digital

I have had my KX3 about a month now. I have never worked digital modes before. It sounded very easy in the manual. So I listened to a few PSK31 stations. Wow you have to read fast! I hear CQ's and try to reply. No luck! Try a few CQ's myself. No replies. I must be doing something wrong. I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital

5 watts on PSK will work if you are in an empty section on the waterfall. In a crowded situation with strong signals nearby, you will be stepped on and obliterated by the strong signal. Certain DX stations are notorious for overdriving the waterfall and wiping out other signals. You are

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital

It used to be that 5 watts on PSK31 was all that was needed, most all operators were using low power because it worked well. Most advice was to keep the power low - below 20 watts if I recall. As time went by, the power levels used on PSK31 have crept up and many operators are now using 100

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital

I have done most of my QSOs on PSK31 and 5 watts. They include 49 states (still missing Rhode Island), and about 16 DXCC entities including Japan, Cuba, Brasil, and Australia. You can have a lot of fun with 5 watts, and with QRP you'll have stories about the ones that got away. Don's advice

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital

@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 4:44:14 PM Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 digital I have had my KX3 about a month now. I have never worked digital modes before. It sounded very easy in the manual. So I listened to a few PSK31 stations. Wow you have to read fast! I hear CQ's and try

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital

I've only had my KX3 for a month. I tried for a week to make a contact without success. I was really getting frustrated. As it turned out, I was in PSK D mode rather than Data A. Once I figured out that mistake, everything was fine after that. Chris AB3QV On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 4:44 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital

w3...@embarqmail.com Date: Sat, Jan 12, 2013 1:25 am Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 digital To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net It used to be that 5 watts on PSK31 was all that was needed, most all operators were using low power because it worked well. Most advice was to keep the power low - below 20 watts

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Digital Voice Recorder (DVR) ready for test -- need a few volunteers

Getting very close to a beta release. Early testers reported a few minor user interface issues. 73, Wayne N6KR On Dec 28, 2012, at 4:05 PM, Alan Hawrylyshen wrote: Hi Wayne; How did this testing go? I presume that you received more offers than you needed testers. I was unable to find the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Digital Voice Recorder (DVR) ready for test -- need a few volunteers

Hi Wayne; How did this testing go? I presume that you received more offers than you needed testers. I was unable to find the beta software on the FTP server. Is there an updated ETA for testing (or release) of this feature? Kindly, Alan Hawrylyshen K2ACK(/W6) CM86xx On Dec 18, 2012, at 16:28

[Elecraft] KX3 Digital Voice Recorder (DVR) ready for test -- need a few volunteers

Hi all, If you'd like to put the KX3's DVR function through its paces, please email me directly and I'll send you the field-test firmware release (rev 1.31). I'll take the first 20 or so. Assuming testing by this group and our regular field testers goes well, the new firmware will be

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] digital modes ALC

Does the ALC meter 'Elecraft rule' apply to digital modes (PSK31, etc), meaning that 4 bars is good ? (As opposed to trying to have no bars on ALC meter for digi modes). Thank you, Adi, M0THX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] digital modes ALC

Yes, absolutely. 4 bars, occasional flicker to 5, is the correct audio level for DATA A mode. 73, Lyle KK7P Does the ALC meter 'Elecraft rule' apply to digital modes (PSK31, etc), meaning that 4 bars is good ? (As opposed to trying to have no bars on ALC meter for digi modes).