Re: [Elecraft] Need help with kat500 utility

2022-02-24 Thread Richard Donner
Hi I believe for some intermittent time the tuner did not move the caps to the antenna side. It is working now though. All these boxes we have are computer controlled. I Thanks all On Wed, Feb 23, 2022 at 4:27 PM Richard Donner wrote: > Hi > Well I checked the antenna and it is just as

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with kat500 utility

2022-02-24 Thread Andy Durbin
"Take a look at this reference - https://leleivre.com/rf_lcmatch.html  if you can't visualize what Cap Side is doing." I should have added that the upper two topologies are the only ones that can be set in the KAT500. The inductors are always in series and the capacitors are always in

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with kat500 utility

2022-02-24 Thread Andy Durbin
"  Is the capacitor setting normally checked by default?     This setting was not chosen automatically." Cap Side is set to SIDET (transceiver side) when the KAT500 is in Bypass mode. At any other time is is set to the value corresponding to the current tuning solution. That tuning solution

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with kat500 utility

2022-02-23 Thread Richard Donner
Hi Well I checked the antenna and it is just as before the problem. Is the capacitor setting normally checked by default? This setting was not chosen automatically. After I enabled the capacitor setting the tuner tuned immediately to a low SWR on the low end of the band. I noticed that

[Elecraft] Need help with kat500 utility

2022-02-23 Thread Andy Durbin
"I  have some question about the operate tab in the kat500 utility. In the "others"  what should be checked off? "caps on the Ant side" "amp key interrupt" "attenuator"   Not sure what these things do." If you don't have a specific reason for changing these values you should regard these as

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with kat500 utility

2022-02-23 Thread Rick Bates, NK7I
Let's start with the basic facts. Rig --> amp --> KAT500 --> antenna/s (with the tuner blocking the amp key in while tuning). 1)  The KAT500 was working successfully 'for years' without issue. 2)  There was a sudden change in operation. This doesn't necessarily mean it was the tuner; it more

[Elecraft] Need help with kat500 utility

2022-02-23 Thread Richard Donner
I have some question about the operate tab in the kat500 utility. In the "others" what should be checked off? "caps on the Ant side" "amp key interrupt" "attenuator" Not sure what these things do. I had been using my kat500 for years and all of a sudden low SWR matches could not be found on

Re: [Elecraft] Need help.

2021-08-08 Thread Jim Sheldon
Jim, W0EB -- Original Message -- From: "Mike Harris via Elecraft" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 8/8/2021 8:02:25 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need help. Hi Rick, Have you tried reloading a saved working configuration? Does the red TX led illuminate? If you press the TUNE

Re: [Elecraft] Need help.

2021-08-08 Thread Mike Harris via Elecraft
Hi Rick, Have you tried reloading a saved working configuration? Does the red TX led illuminate? If you press the TUNE button is there any output and what does the SWR indicate. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 07/08/2021 23:16, Richard Isaacs via Elecraft wrote: I recently purchased a K3 and

Re: [Elecraft] Need help.

2021-08-07 Thread Dave
Were there thunderstorms in your area overnight? 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 8/7/21 7:16 PM, Richard Isaacs via Elecraft wrote: I recently purchased a K3 and

[Elecraft] Need help.

2021-08-07 Thread Richard Isaacs via Elecraft
I recently purchased a K3 and Panadapter. No issues since June. Last night after using the radio, covered and went to bed. This morning…it’s like the antenna is not attached. No receive and when keying the mike…no transmit. All other radios work off my Butternut antenna. Went into utilities

[Elecraft] Need help with K3 vs Win 10

2021-04-25 Thread Don Putnick
I'm having problems controlling my K3 with applications under Win 10. Truth in lending: Win 10 is on the Bootcamp partition of my MacBook Pro running Big Sur. The K3 Utility on the Mac side works just fine, so I know the cable is okay. I can send CW via the Utility's terminal window. I can't on

Re: [Elecraft] Need help in communicating with W2 from Win 10

2019-03-07 Thread W4JBA
Floyd, The USB cable that the W2 uses has an FTDI chip in it. I agree with you, it does sound like a driver issue. Since you've determined that your Comm port driver is installed,  It kinda sounds like you may not have an FTDI driver installed in your computer. I had the same problem with

Re: [Elecraft] Need help in communicating with W2 from Win 10

2019-03-06 Thread Michael Walker
I use the W2 on 2 Win 10 computers without issue. Ghosted Com ports can't be seen unless you do the following: 1.) Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click *Command Prompt*. 2.) At a command prompt, type the following command , and then press ENTER: *set

Re: [Elecraft] Need help in communicating with W2 from Win 10

2019-03-06 Thread Bob Gibson via Elecraft
I have the same problem here with the W2.. I gave up!! Good luck!!    73s Bob W5RG On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 12:22:44 PM CST, Michael Walker wrote: Make sure you don't have multiple Com 9's.  You may have some ghosted Com ports. Mike va3mw On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 12:07 PM Floyd

Re: [Elecraft] Need help in communicating with W2 from Win 10

2019-03-06 Thread Nr4c
Does the W2 require any power? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 6, 2019, at 1:38 PM, Floyd Sense wrote: > > There's only one Com9. Device Manager shows no dupes of any ports. I've > assigned a different port number, one that is an unused hardware port, with > the very same

Re: [Elecraft] Need help in communicating with W2 from Win 10

2019-03-06 Thread Floyd Sense
There's only one Com9.  Device Manager shows no dupes of any ports.  I've assigned a different port number, one that is an unused hardware port, with the very same results. On 3/6/2019 1:20 PM, Michael Walker wrote: Make sure you don't have multiple Com 9's.   You may have some ghosted Com

Re: [Elecraft] Need help in communicating with W2 from Win 10

2019-03-06 Thread Michael Walker
Make sure you don't have multiple Com 9's. You may have some ghosted Com ports. Mike va3mw On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 12:07 PM Floyd Sense wrote: > Acquired a used W2 today and have the hardware hooked up and operating. > The W2 works just fine. Now I'm attempting to establish communications >

[Elecraft] Need help in communicating with W2 from Win 10

2019-03-06 Thread Floyd Sense
Acquired a used W2 today and have the hardware hooked up and operating.  The W2 works just fine.  Now I'm attempting to establish communications with the W2 from the PC, with no luck thus far.  The PC is running Win 10 Home, 64 bit.  I'm using the Elecraft USB cable plugged into the PC Data

Re: [Elecraft] Need help troubleshooting dead receive on KX1

2018-07-13 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jon, You will have to do some troubleshooting. First, check the VFO and BFO signal levels. The VFO should have a 200mVp-p signal (70mV RMS) at U6 pin 6, and the BFO should have a 200mVp-p (70 V RMS) at U5 pin 6. use an oscilloscope with a 10X probe to measure the peak to peak RF voltage or

[Elecraft] Need help troubleshooting dead receive on KX1

2018-07-13 Thread Jon Ayscue
My KX1 was working fine the last time I used it a couple of years ago. But when I hooked it up today I discovered it has a dead receiver. All I get is a hiss if I turn the AF gain all the way up. RF gain is at max, filter at 2.0 khz. Transmit seems to be ok. Has anyone had this problem, or have

[Elecraft] Need help with K3S / DxLab using digital modes

2017-04-07 Thread Jerry
Is there someone out there that can help walk me through setting up WinWarbler with the Elecraft? Please email me at jerry at molaver dot org Thanks __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question

2017-01-01 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2017 6:44 PM To: Terry Brown; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question Terry, Have you considered an 80 meter inverted L?

Re: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question

2017-01-01 Thread Jim Brown
On Sun,1/1/2017 6:44 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: It takes up little real estate for the radiator, but does require putting down a ground screen at the base of the inverted L. To avoid confusion about how antennas work, it's best to call this a counterpoise, and leave the word "ground" out of it.

Re: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question

2017-01-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
Terry, Have you considered an 80 meter inverted L? It takes up little real estate for the radiator, but does require putting down a ground screen at the base of the inverted L. If you do not wish to bury 32 radials for a ground screen, consider using resonant elevated radials. Two elevated

Re: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question

2017-01-01 Thread Bill
While you design and experiment with a new loop: Install a reduced size dipole for 80. My rule of thumb, which has worked for many quickie antennas is to use insulated #14 wire and close-wind on a 2" white PVC pipe a length of wire that is twice the length of that removed from the antenna.

Re: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question

2017-01-01 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Terry what is the size of your roof line perimeter? Mel, K6KBE From: Terry Brown <n...@comcast.net> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2017 1:55 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question I am moving from my curre

[Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question

2017-01-01 Thread Terry Brown
I am moving from my current QTH where I have a horizontal loop up about 35-40 ft. that is a bit longer than 1 wavelength on 80. I feed it at one corner with 450 ohm twin lead connected to a 4:1 voltage balun, then coax to my rig. I can tune all the ham bands either barefoot to my K2 or KX3 and

[Elecraft] Need help with getting WSJT X to continue working with my KX3

2016-12-29 Thread James Rodenkirch
Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone I am receiving info needed to correct this problemtime sync may be off or intermittent. I am using Dimension 4...may try something different. Thanks to all who replied. Jim R. K9JWV On 12/29/2016 9:17 AM, James Rodenkirch wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with getting WSJT X to continue working with my KX3

2016-12-29 Thread James Bennett
Hi Jim, I’ve got the KX3 (and a K3) and had run WSJT-X 1.6.0 for a long time. I installed 1.7.0 rc1 and now use 1.7.0 rc3. There is no magical stuff required to change from one band to another. What DOES work when you change to another band? Are you certain that it is sending RF? The red TX

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with getting WSJT X to continue working with my KX3

2016-12-29 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, JT is no different than any other soundcard data mode. You should be following the data mode setup instructions in the KX3 manual rather than the information on the internet which is generic for common transceivers which control power output differently than the Elecraft gear. Are you

[Elecraft] Need help with getting WSJT X to continue working with my KX3

2016-12-29 Thread James Rodenkirch
Problem: I can turn on the KX3, start WSJT X 1.6 and commence decoding and making QSOs. However, if I change to a different band, I can't make QSOs on that band or go back to the original band and make Qs. Adjusting ALC on the new band works...power out is the same, etc. Is there some

[Elecraft] Need help with 6 meter setup for KRC2 with K3

2016-01-22 Thread Lewis Phelps
I know this topic has been on the list before, but all the discussion I have found raises questions but doesn’t give answers. I recently acquired a used RKC2, which I’m trying to set up with my K3 (barefoot version; 12 watts and no KAT3) My question concerns the mapping for 6 meters. The K3

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with 6 meter setup for KRC2 with K3

2016-01-22 Thread Lewis Phelps
Thanks, Jack!. This is very helpful. I’d love to get a copy of your Mac utility. please email me offline so we can coordinate how to transfer it to me. 73 Lew N6LEW > On Jan 22, 2016, at 5:35 PM, Jack Brindle wrote: > > Hi Lew; > > See below… > >> On Jan 22, 2016,

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with 6 meter setup for KRC2 with K3

2016-01-22 Thread Jack Brindle
Hi Lew; See below… > On Jan 22, 2016, at 3:08 PM, Lewis Phelps wrote: > > I know this topic has been on the list before, but all the discussion I have > found raises questions but doesn’t give answers. > > I recently acquired a used RKC2, which I’m trying to set up with my K3

[Elecraft] Need Help with my K2 did not turn on

2015-07-07 Thread Mauricio Fernandez via Elecraft
Hello I'm just new in the Elecraft world. Recently I purchase in Ebay a K2 Serial 4401. The problem is that when I connect the radio to the power and press the switch button it turn on but immediately turns off, it shows the word elecraft, it reads the frequency and when goes to the power

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with my K2 did not turn on

2015-07-07 Thread Mauricio Fernandez via Elecraft
...@embarqmail.com wrote: Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with my K2 did not turn on To: Mauricio Fernandez mauriciof...@yahoo.com, Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 9:26 PM It would seem that you have purchased a K2 that was not working as it should

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with my K2 did not turn on

2015-07-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
It would seem that you have purchased a K2 that was not working as it should. If it was advertized as a fully working radio, you may have recourse with the seller for either a refund or a repair. OTOH, if the seller did not state that it was working properly, you may have to investigate and

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with stand for K1

2015-03-13 Thread Dwayne Rohmer
George, The stand for the K1 is 5.25 wide, same as the K1, and 4 deep from the front of the stand to the rear most part. There are two sets of side brackets that can be installed depending on preferred height and mounting angle. All side brackets are 3/4 wide. One set, as mounted on the

[Elecraft] Need help with stand for K1

2015-03-12 Thread George Averill
Elecraft no longer sells the little metal stand for the K1. Can someone please send me the dimensions of the stand so I can see if I can fabricate one? 72, George, K4EOR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with FTDI USB connection for W2 interface program in Linux

2014-08-20 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
You need to go to the FTDI website and see if they have a Unix driver that will work for you. The problem with USB drivers is that they get into things that are down in the hardware muck, and very much dependent on the OS's particular handling of the hardware layer. Without a Unix driver, you're

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with FTDI USB connection for W2 interface program in Linux

2014-08-20 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
See http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm for Linux drivers. On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 4:12 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV k2av@gmail.com wrote: You need to go to the FTDI website and see if they have a Unix driver that will work for you. The problem with USB drivers is that they get into things

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with FTDI USB connection for W2, interface program in Linux

2014-08-20 Thread Martin
Hello Bill, try this: Linux handles serial devices different from windows. Your usb-serial adaptor probably will be recogniced as /dev/ttyUSB0, while your Windows-Software running under wine only can handle COMx. So you need to tell wine what device it should use for serial communications.

[Elecraft] Need help with FTDI USB connection for W2 interface program in Linux

2014-08-19 Thread NZ0T
I am part of the team that will be displaying Elecraft products at the Joplin, MO hamfest this coming weekend. Taking my K3 and W2 to show and I would like to be able to show the W2 interface program on my Acer netbook as that program really enhances the W2. The problem is that I recently

Re: [Elecraft] Need help installing KX3 Frequency Memory Editor Software

2014-07-19 Thread Dan Baker
Okay here is the solution. I downloaded this file NetFx20SP2_x64.exe from the MS site and it worked. Thanks for the help. Dan I have been using this without any trouble on WIN 8.1 Pro then, I installed a new hard drive, and I can not re install the program. When I go to install I have a pop

[Elecraft] Need help installing KX3 Frequency Memory Editor Software

2014-07-14 Thread Dan Baker
I have been using this without any trouble on WIN 8.1 Pro then, I installed a new hard drive, and I can not re install the program. When I go to install I have a pop up that states. requires .net framework 2.050727 When I go to install this I get a message that reads The .NET Framework 4.5 and

Re: [Elecraft] Need help installing KX3 Frequency Memory Editor Software

2014-07-14 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Install .net framework 2, which does not require you to uninstall anything. Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2014, at 13:46, Dan Baker km...@km6cq.com wrote: I have been using this without any trouble on WIN 8.1 Pro then, I installed a new hard drive, and I can not re install the

[Elecraft] Need help with K3 Utility program

2014-07-06 Thread Doug via Elecraft
Have a new K3 here in the shack; my first Elecraft and the finest HF rig I've ever used! Have been learning it for several weeks, and just have one small issue which I hope someone can help me straighten out: when I try to save the rigs configuration using the K3 Utility program, the

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with KX3 PF1 and PF2 Macros

2014-03-02 Thread Don Wilhelm
Glenn, Doing a toggle itself is not too difficult, just set the macro to do the button press. The impossible part is that one cannot read the state of mic bias in a macro and decide whether to turn bias on or leave it alone since bias is already set on. The mic bias *can* be left on for

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with KX3 PF1 and PF2 Macros

2014-03-02 Thread Matt VK2RQ
I have a pair of macros set up on PF1 button that toggle between data mode (with mic bias/mic BTN off) and SSB mode (with mic bias/mic BTN enabled). Very handy when I want to jump on the KX3 to join an SSB net, and then put it back on the packet frequency when I'm finished. I also have some

[Elecraft] Need help with KX3 PF1 and PF2 Macros

2014-03-01 Thread WA7SPY
I have had my KX3 for about 3 weeks and got the KXPA100 with the 100 watt tuner last week with the Elecraft interrogation KXPA100 cable set. What a sweet set up! I am having a blast with this set up and have been off HF for several yeas. I mostly work CW and PSK31. I am getting my CW skills

[Elecraft] Need Help w/KAT1

2013-07-07 Thread Lou Roux
Hi all, I just completed a KAT1 for an older K1. The tuner passes all tests but won't tune an antenna or a dummy load. When tuning all the relays activate but at the end I get the message r 9.9. The MCU is v1.09e. I've very carefully gone over all solder connections looking for bridges etc.

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help w/KAT1

2013-07-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
Lou, What happens when you put a dummy load on it and attempt to do a TUNE - what SWR does it report? If it is still 9.9 or something else above 1.5, then you have a problem with the K1 tuner - any chance you wound T1 in the direction opposite to that shown in the manual? If the dummy load

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with K3 FSK-D

2013-03-09 Thread eric norris
Thanks to everybody who replied.  This list is a great resource.  It was indeed:  1) Speed set to 75bps instead of 45bps; 2) Mark-Space tones set wrong.  I got it running, but not in time to catch TX5K on RTTY.  I saved a CONFIG file and I am ready for the next dxpedition.   73 Eric WD6DBM

[Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

2012-02-24 Thread Paul Clay
Hi. Been thinking about getting a K3. Have been an extremely pleased builder-ower of a K2-100 for several years now. Listening to it now, and it is a real pleasure! To be honest, for HF hamming, the K2-100 (w/DSP module) is just fine for me. The K3's addition of 6 meters, and more

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

2012-02-24 Thread FredJensen
On 2/24/2012 5:18 PM, Paul Clay wrote: What's going to justify the purchase for me, nor not, is the ability to use the K3 as SWL tool You will need the KBPF option for general coverage. If SWBC is your goal, you'd also need the 6 KHz filter I'd imagine. I have the KBPF but not the filter,

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

2012-02-24 Thread Tony Estep
On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 11:18 AM, Paul Clay mr_pookie...@yahoo.com wrote: What's going to justify the purchase for me, nor not, is the ability to use the K3 as SWL tool == Well ya know, Paul, this may sound a bit outré, but for about 60 bucks you can build a Softrock Ensemble

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

2012-02-24 Thread Tony Estep
On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Jack Colson jcols...@tampabay.rr.com wrote: ... it seems like the source of these may have dried up.  On the KB9YIG.com site it says check back later... It always says to check back later. The kits become available every couple of weeks. Recently

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

2012-02-24 Thread Scott
Hi Paul, As a new Ham I can not compare the K3 to the older radios as you requested. I have never owned any of them. I ordered the KBPF option and installed it during my K3 build. I can say with certainty that I have received Shortwave broadcasts from EVERYWHERE. Europe, Middle East,

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

2012-02-24 Thread George A. Thornton
Of Paul Clay Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 9:18 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=) Hi. Been thinking about getting a K3. Have been an extremely pleased builder-ower of a K2-100 for several years now. Listening to it now

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

2012-02-24 Thread George A. Thornton
] Need help to justify desired purchase :=) Hi. Been thinking about getting a K3. Have been an extremely pleased builder-ower of a K2-100 for several years now. Listening to it now, and it is a real pleasure! To be honest, for HF hamming, the K2-100 (w/DSP module) is just fine for me. The K3's

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

2012-02-24 Thread drewko
I think you would be pretty happy with the sync AM. It works very well, though under some conditions better reception can be obtained by using USB or LSB. The drawback for SWL listening is that the SWBC bands are not segregated from the ham bands as far as the K3 BAND switching is concerned: the

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

2012-02-24 Thread D Joyce
Paul: Another thing you may want to consider is to install and use the 13KHz FM filter for AM receive. It will provide twice the audio bandwidth. 73, Doug VE3MV On Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:18:25 -0800 (PST), Paul wrote: Hi. Been thinking about getting a K3. Have been an extremely pleased

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to justify desired purchase :=)

2012-02-24 Thread Bruce Beford
Actually, using the 13 KHz (FM) filter for AM rx does improve the overall RX bandwidth, but not by a factor of 2. It allows up to the maximum of about 4.2 KHz that is the limit of the audio stages. 73, Bruce, N1RX Paul: Another thing you may want to consider is to install and use the

[Elecraft] Need help to determine most effective K3 vs KPA500 output

2011-09-14 Thread Fred Atchley
I have a K3-100 with KAT3 and a KPA500 w/o a tuner. I use an all-band Mystery (similar to a G5RV?) wire antenna. Because of the KAT3, the K3 sees a 1:1 antenna match which is good. However, I would like to operate up to 200 watts out (low power) for the California QSO party. The KPA500 tolerates

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to determine most effective K3 vs KPA500 output

2011-09-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
Fred, That is a 'trick' question - right? If not, read on - your loss in dB does not change. There will be no difference in your feedline loss - the KAT3 does not change the loss on your feedline, it just makes the K3 happier. Now if you were tuning that antenna at its feedpoint rather than

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to determine most effective K3 vs KPA500 output

2011-09-14 Thread Fred Atchley
Thanks Don. No, it's not a trick question, just tricky for me! And yes, the feedline is ladderline. So the bottom line is that the 200 watts w/o a tuner is slightly better than 100 watts w/tuner using the same feedline and antenna. Every little bit helps. I live in an area where CCR antenna

Re: [Elecraft] Need help to determine most effective K3 vs KPA500 output

2011-09-14 Thread Fred Atchley
SnipFred, How does KPA 500 feed ladder line without tuner? End snip Hi Mike, I run coax from inside to the eve of the roof where I attach a 4:1 balun. From there it's 300 ohm ladder line. Works FB. 73, Fred, AE6IC __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] need help

2010-10-09 Thread ussv dharma
My k3 has developed a mind of its ownI have looked in manual but cant find anything to help. when I select 10mhz band I get 12mhzhow do I get the radio to go to 10.1mhZ when I select that band If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're headed!! Susan Meckley,

Re: [Elecraft] need help

2010-10-09 Thread The Smiths
the bands. Give it a try and tell me if you have an issue still. Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 13:56:41 -0700 From: ussvdha...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] need help My k3 has developed a mind of its ownI have looked in manual but cant find anything to help. when I

Re: [Elecraft] need help

2010-10-09 Thread The Smiths
Oh yea, then go to the 17 meter band because that's on FIRE right now... Great DX from you're area of the world right now. Enjoy. From: notforc...@hotmail.com To: ussvdha...@yahoo.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 21:13:22 + Subject: Re: [Elecraft] need help

Re: [Elecraft] need help

2010-10-09 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Try direct frequency entry for 10.1 MHz: Tap: FREQ ENT, 1, 0, ., 1, AFX Once you get to 10.1 MHz the BAND switch should cycle back to it normally. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- My k3 has developed a mind of its ownI have looked in manual but cant find anything to help. when I

Re: [Elecraft] need help

2010-10-09 Thread Don Wilhelm
Susan, Please tell us how you select the 10mHz band In other words, tell us the steps. There are several ways to select bands on the K3, and that just may be part of the problem. In the meantime, what happens if you use direct frequency entry? 73, Don W3FPR On 10/9/2010 4:56 PM, ussv

Re: [Elecraft] need help

2010-10-09 Thread K4IA
It remembers close enough. Tune from 12 mhz back to 10.1 then select another band. When you next select the 10Mhz band, it will be on 10.1 Buck k4ia k3 #101 In a message dated 10/9/2010 4:56:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ussvdha...@yahoo.com writes: My k3 has developed a mind

[Elecraft] Need help making K3 purchase decisions

2010-02-13 Thread Jeff Hall, W6EZY
Greetings all, This is my first submission to the Elecraft reflector. I intend to place an order for my K3 today, but I need some help making the final decisions of which options I should purchase at this time. First, let me describe my antenna setup so the experts here can hopefully offer more

Re: [Elecraft] Need help making K3 purchase decisions

2010-02-13 Thread Phil Hystad
Jeff, Your proposed K3 configuration is close to mine. I would strongly submit that you should consider the KXV3A, the transverter interface as this allows you to feed devices dependent on an IF signal as it includes an IF port. And, it is relatively cheap, less then any single filter. I do

Re: [Elecraft] Need help making K3 purchase decisions

2010-02-13 Thread Dave, G4AON
Welcome to the Reflector Jeff! The K3 will work with almost any microphone or headset, you will benefit from trying a few cheap ones before splashing out. Depending on your voice you will probably find the ordinary computer headsets work great. Hook up another receiver to your computer and

[Elecraft] Need help with 2 K3,s SO2R N1MM

2009-12-10 Thread Bill Maddock
I am unable to get 2 ~ K3,s to work with N1MM and SO2R for cw ~ have heard its a Glitch in N1MM! What best way to work around this? Any ideas would be appreciated! Please respond to n4z...@yahoo.com Thanks and 73, Bill N4ZI __

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with 2 K3,s SO2R N1MM

2009-12-10 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
, W4TV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Maddock Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 1:59 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Need help with 2 K3,s SO2R N1MM I am unable to get 2

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with 2 K3,s SO2R N1MM

2009-12-10 Thread Greg - AB7R
Can you give more information on your setup and what the problem is? I'm using N1MM and two K3s connected to a top ten DX Doubler and the Hamgadgets MK1 keyer. Works great. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Thu Dec 10 10:58 , Bill Maddock sent: I am

[Elecraft] Need Help PROBLEM SEAMS SOLVED!!!

2009-10-09 Thread TA2AH
Dear All ( Gary, Matt, Alan and others), Thank you for your kind responses. Last night, after reading e-mails, I have carefully checked the problem again, and I saw that, problem was disappeared when I press the top of the front panel, and it did not repeat until I went to the bed. I

[Elecraft] Need help operating K3 with Yaesu Quadra amplifier

2009-09-14 Thread jpk5lad
I'm trying to find the correct sequence of steps to make sure my new Quadra amplifier is correctly adjusted to my K3.  I have it hooked through the Band-Data1 8-pin cable and the Quadra does change bands correctly as it tracks the K3.  The Quadra also switches to the correctly programmed

Re: [Elecraft] Need help operating K3 with Yaesu Quadra amplifier

2009-09-14 Thread Ken Roberson
Jim, Set the K3 to operate CW in SSB mode first. Hope this helps 73 Ken K5DNL -- --- On Mon, 9/14/09, jpk5...@cox.net jpk5...@cox.net wrote: From: jpk5...@cox.net jpk5...@cox.net Subject: [Elecraft] Need help operating K3 with Yaesu Quadra

Re: [Elecraft] Need help operating K3 with Yaesu Quadra amplifier

2009-09-14 Thread Ken Roberson
/09, jpk5...@cox.net jpk5...@cox.net wrote: From: jpk5...@cox.net jpk5...@cox.net Subject: [Elecraft] Need help operating K3 with Yaesu Quadra amplifier To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Monday, September 14, 2009, 11:26 AM I'm trying to find the correct sequence of steps to make

Re: [Elecraft] Need help operating K3 with Yaesu Quadra amplifier

2009-09-14 Thread Brett Howard
No actually you have to set the tun pwr config setting to NOR (I believe) in order to get that to happen... On Mon, 2009-09-14 at 11:10 -0700, Ken Roberson wrote: Jim, This will key the K3 and it will put out whatever power you have it set for, I set mine for 55 watts. 73 Ken K5DNL

Re: [Elecraft] Need help operating K3 with Yaesu Quadra amplifier

2009-09-14 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, I do not have a Quadra, but I can think of at least 2 ways to accomplish what you are trying to do. Neither of which involve using the TUNE button. 1) Switch to CW mode - set the Power knob to the 70 to 80 watt range and close the key (it does not have to be a key, just a switch or

[Elecraft] Need Help with K2 and KPA100 hook up

2009-04-10 Thread Jerry J.
I just bought a K2 with the KPA100 build into the KAT100 tuner box. Can someone tell me how to connect the two together. I talked to the guy I bought it from and he use the K2 for QRP and forgot how to hook them together. Jerry -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with K2 and KPA100 hook up

2009-04-10 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jerry, 1st question - did the seller provide the Control Cable? - a cable with 3 DB-9 connectors on it? If not you will need to build one (if you eliminate computer control of the K2, you can do it with only 2 DB-9 connectors) CAUTION - do not use a computer serial cable. If you do not have

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with K2 and KPA100 hook up

2009-04-10 Thread Paul ZL3IN
Lyle has written-up how he did it at www.kk7p.com 73 ZL3IN Paul __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

2009-01-30 Thread Pete Smith
At 12:46 PM 1/29/2009, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Wow, Pete, what a puzzle! You might make up a little probe consisting of a wire connected to your rx antenna input that you can touch to the circuit parts. If it has to be a long lead, use a bit of coax so random signal pickup won't confuse things.

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

2009-01-30 Thread Don Wilhelm
Pete, Have you measured the emitter resistor (R2)? I would suspect that more than the crystal. Since you do suspect the crystal, do you have any other crystal that you can substitute for it - it can be any fundamental crystal somewhere between 3.5 MHz and 15 MHz as long as you have a receiver

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

2009-01-30 Thread Pete Smith
Regrettably (hi), the emitter resistor is fine - very close to nominal. wish I had a crystal to substitute, but I don't, so maybe I need to get one from Elecraft - or just hang up the whole thing and get an XG-2. Thanks for thinking about this, Don. I hope people don't mind my continuing

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

2009-01-30 Thread Tony Morgan
If you havn't checked it out already, check out the BNC connector. Mine had a problem internally and will cause problems. 73, Tony W7GO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

2009-01-30 Thread Robert Friess
Hi Pete, You are working much too hard. I designed the XG1 for Elecraft and if you send it to me, I'll repair it for you. 73, Bob, N6CM On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 6:34 AM, Pete Smith pete.n...@gmail.com wrote: Regrettably (hi), the emitter resistor is fine - very close to nominal. wish I had a

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

2009-01-30 Thread TF3KX
I had a similar problem with my XG-2 right after assembly, on one of its three frequencies. Measuring voltages etc. did not give a clue, so I finally took a crystal from my junk box and connected its terminals in parallel with the crystal on the board (simply making the Xtal leads touch the

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

2009-01-29 Thread Pete Smith
Thanks Don. Unfortunately, all those variables test OK. I've gotta fix my old scope! I think that voltage must be an indication that the transistor oscillator is at least drawing the right amount of current through R9. I'm going back to recheck all my work on the default output attenuator.

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

2009-01-29 Thread Pete Smith
No, sorry - I meant that in the 50uv position it generated an S9 reading. In the 1 UV position it was easily audible, but no S meter deflection at all. 73, Pete At 01:41 PM 1/28/2009, John wrote: At 10:53 AM 28/01/09, you wrote: and barely audible in the 1 uV position, but doesn't move an

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

2009-01-29 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Pete Smith Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 3:15 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1 Thanks Don. Unfortunately, all those variables test OK. I've gotta fix my old scope! I

[Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

2009-01-28 Thread Pete Smith
I have an XG-1 Receiver Test Oscillator which I must have accidentally zapped with RF somehow (I don't know when) because the output resistors R6-8 were fried. I replaced them, as well as R4 and R5, C4 and the transistor. The slide switch in the output tests ok. When I turn the XG-1 on, I

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1

2009-01-28 Thread Pete Smith
Subject: [Elecraft] Need Help with XG1 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 11:19 AM I have an XG-1 Receiver Test Oscillator which I must have accidentally zapped with RF somehow (I don't know when) because the output resistors R6-8 were fried. I replaced them

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