[Elecraft] SSB issue K3

2014-02-24 Thread Mark Pride
Just installed the KPA3 module, went from 10 watts to 100 watts - good. On CW, full power out, no problem. On SSB, initial voice peak drives power out to the max (100 w) but within moments, the power drops way down to say, 10 or 15 watts, then randomly spikes back up but not as a function of

Re: [Elecraft] SSB issue K3

2014-02-24 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Did you perform a high power wattmeter calibration and TX Gain calibration after installing the KPA3? 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2/24/2014 9:53 PM, Mark Pride wrote: Just installed the KPA3 module, went from 10 watts to 100 watts - good. On CW, full power out, no problem. On SSB, initial

Re: [Elecraft] SSB issue K3

2014-02-24 Thread Matt Zilmer
Have you tried the transmit power calibration procedure on your newer K3? I can tell you from experience that it is an essential item on a K3 owner's list of things to do before going on the air with a new KPA3. 73, matt W6NIA On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 18:53:21 -0800 (PST), you wrote: Just installed

[Elecraft] ssb on k3

2007-10-11 Thread Larry Maguire
I've read many of the messages about the K3 so far. My interest is ssb only and its receive capabilities. To sum it all up: From the ones who have tested the rig in the field, how does the K3 do on ssb and taking out the qrm on 75 meters each evening? Is it advisable to get the 2.8, 2.1 and 1.0

Re: [Elecraft] ssb on k3

2007-10-11 Thread Tom Hammond
Hi Larry: At 07:27 10/11/2007, Larry Maguire wrote: I've read many of the messages about the K3 so far. My interest is ssb only and its receive capabilities. To sum it all up: From the ones who have tested the rig in the field, how does the K3 do on ssb and taking out the qrm on 75 meters each