[Elecraft] KX3 digital modes problem

2013-12-31 Thread Jim Fitzpatrick
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

2013-12-31 Thread Joel Black
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

2013-12-31 Thread Mark Petiford
‎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

2013-12-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
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

2013-12-31 Thread Chip Stratton
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