Re: [Elecraft] K3-FT8

When I get a bunch of decodes, I look at the time column. If the values are mostly less than 0.5 things are OK. If they are over 1, then you probably won't make many QSOs. 73 Bill AE6JV On 2/24/21 at 12:35 PM, ea...@comcast.net (Eugene Oliva) wrote: I reset the time on my computer and made a

Re: [Elecraft] K3-FT8

Navagate to: https://pskreporter.info/pskmap.html Put your call sign in on the top, and see if anyone is listening and hearing you... Go to a band that you are hearing a lot of stations on, and if within your class of your license, transmit there by calling a CQ. After a few minutes, hit

Re: [Elecraft] K3-FT8

Sync your TIME on the PC.   Of course this assumes that your PC is connected to the internet. Rich On 2/24/2021 11:22 AM, Eugene Oliva wrote: I have not operated FT8 in a long time.  Using WSJT-X. I have all parameters set up and COM responds OK. Also can get 4+ bars on ALC meter but it

Re: [Elecraft] K3-FT8

A couple of things to consider: I assume you are receiving data OK? Are you in Data A mode? Is the computer clock accurate? 73,  Ron    WA2EIO On 2/24/2021 11:22 AM, Eugene Oliva wrote: I have not operated FT8 in a long time.  Using WSJT-X. I have all parameters set up and COM responds

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8

Not just the levels but the right input source on the K3? 73, Rick NK7I On 12/11/2020 12:28 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Joe, Do you have the audio levels set right for transmit? Go to my webpage www.w3fpr.com and look at the last article in the left column. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/11/2020 3:10

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8

Personally (and this varies with every setup) I usually run with the sound card output level about 1/3 of the way, the level in WSJT-X about 1/3 of the way up then adjust the mic (line-in) to get the 4 bars plus a flicker level on the ALC meter. You do not want any of the levels to be too near

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8

Joe, Do you have the audio levels set right for transmit? Go to my webpage www.w3fpr.com and look at the last article in the left column. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/11/2020 3:10 PM, Joe K2UF wrote: I am trying to get FT8 running on my K3 using Rig blaster advantage. Everything works except no

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8

I am running with no interface, an d all works well here. You might consider re-configuring to not use the Rigblaster. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 12/11/20

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8

Vox on Joe? On 11/12/2020 12:10 p.m., Joe K2UF wrote: I am trying to get FT8 running on my K3 using Rig blaster advantage. Everything works except no transmit RF output. Enable TX puts K3 into transmit but no RFoutput. Have tried adjusting RBA xmit level and K3 mic output. No joy.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Levels Sanity Check

Jim, That may work OK for non-Elecraft gear, but with the power control mechanism used by Elecraft, not having sufficient audio drive will cause "power hunting". Drive the soundcard audio for digital modes to 4 bars solid with the 5th flashing on the ALC meter. Then set the power knob for

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Levels Sanity Check

Another thing to remember is that you are generating a signal in single sideband mode. You can also get a pretty good setting by increasing the gain until it just gets to the power level you have set on the RF out meter. That is what I do on some of my non-Elecraft rigs. Your level then should not

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Levels Sanity Check

It has been doing well with the settings I posted. One of the schools of thought is to use the most gain in the final stage, which should be the line gain on the K3. With the KIO3B the levels on the computer, Windows volume & Pwr slider in WSJT-X should be known quantities. I suppose, OS &

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Levels Sanity Check

Remember also, if the output level from the computer is too high, then it may not be possible to get the 4 bars steady, 5th flashing by adjusting the radio line in gain. This is because a change of one in the line in on the radio gives you either 4 bars steady or 5 bars steady. Cutting down

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Levels Sanity Check

On 11/26/2020 1:43 AM, LDE wrote: Line In Gain = 40 seems too high to me. Numerical values are pretty much meaningless. The values cited simply indicate that levels coming out of the computer are fairly low, so more gain is needed in the Elecraft input stage. 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Help

Thanks all.   As always the fine folks on this list came through again! Up and running now. Rich On 11/12/2019 23:38 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Rich, Online "answers" that are not K3 specific are often incorrect. You must drive the audio so that you have 4 bars shown on the ALC mater with the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Help

Rich, Online "answers" that are not K3 specific are often incorrect. You must drive the audio so that you have 4 bars shown on the ALC mater with the 5th bar flashing. That is the NO ALC point for the K3/K3S/KX3/KX2. Once you have achieved that condition, leave the audio level fixed and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

an.qth.net> > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > <mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net>] On Behalf Of James Bennett via > Elecraft > Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2018 6:08 PM > To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>> > Subjec

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

On 11/1/2018 4:07 PM, James Bennett via Elecraft wrote: Clark - listen for them on 17 meter CW. They went QRT yesterday to beat some heavy WX that was coming in. They're probably all on the boat by now. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

Clark - listen for them on 17 meter CW. I tried and tried on 20 and 40 CW one evening last week with no success. On a whim I went up to 17 meters at about 7:00pm local time and there was VP6D calling CQ with very few takers. And the folks he did pick off I was not able to hear. With my K3/100

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

This is to close out this thread. Thanks to all who responded with suggestions all of which I had tried including setting up the software exactly as defined on the VP6D website and I never heard VP6D so I never called as they had requested. When I heard a local ham get get them on one call, and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

On 10/30/2018 12:30 PM, Andy Yates wrote: Follow their directions here: https://vp6d.com/index.php/dxpedition/ft8-operating-guidelines The executive summary -- Use WSJT-X version 1.9, NOT 2.0 betas. They are working DXpedition mode on all bands EXCEPT 160M. To enter DXpedition mode, go to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

with its transmitted messages ??? Don, N5LZ Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Carl Yaffey Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 8:27 AM To: engineercm Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D I worked them. Like you, I heard many “hounds” and no VP6 for quite a while

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

FWIW ... K1JT in the FT8 DXPedition mode user guide specifically says, if you can't hear the DXPedition station, don't call them. Item #7 for hounds says: "Please do not call Fox if you are not receiving his transmissions. Do not call Fox if he issues a directed CQ (“CQ EU”, “CQ 7”, …) and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

If you're talking about yesterday [Mon], they were completely off the air for a couple of hours midday here on the western frontier. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 10/30/2018 7:25 AM, Carl Yaffey wrote: I worked them. Like you, I heard many “hounds” and no VP6 for

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

Follow their directions here: https://vp6d.com/index.php/dxpedition/ft8-operating-guidelines Andy - W4KIL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

download and try WSJT-X 2.0 rc3 that is the latest I thought there is a difference between 1.9 & 2.0 Ed KD7PY -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Carl Yaffey Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 8:27 AM To: engineercm Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D I worked them. Like you, I heard many “hounds” and no VP6 for quite a while. Then suddenly, there they were, responding. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

…. And apparently something different that VP6D seems to be doing with its transmitted messages ??? Don, N5LZ Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Carl Yaffey Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 8:27 AM To: engineercm Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D I worked them

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

I worked them. Like you, I heard many “hounds” and no VP6 for quite a while. Then suddenly, there they were, responding. I think it’s propagation. Keep calling. 73 > On Oct 30, 2018, at 10:00 AM, engineercm wrote: > > I'm not able to decode any transmissions from VP6D but can decode >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8 - low power issues when TX audio below 900hz

If your WSJT-X is enabled to CAT control your K3, WSJT-X change VFO frequency on transmit so that FT8 AF frequency into K3 is center of TX filter. However, before WSJT-X has this feature, I did not have any issue on transmitting < 900Hz AF. Are you using DATA-A mode on K3 for digi-mode? If you

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8 - low power issues when TX audio below 900hz

Is the WSJT-X application setting in the F2 menu under Radio set for MODE = Data/Pkt and that the Split Operation set to RIG? This keeps the transmit tones correct within the passband of the SSB filter.  Here in this application SPLIT is not the same principle as split when working DX.  SPLIT

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 WSJT-X Setup

Thanks to Dave N4DB for the tip!! It was just the MIC gain level. I can now TX. So hopefully I am on my way!! TNX Will WC2L On 5/24/2018 6:38 AM, William Liporace wrote: Good Morning, I have been looking and without success been able to get the K3 to TX on FT8. I do have the Enhanced I/O

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 WSJT-X Setup

Will, Does the K3 go into transmit? If so, set the audio levels correctly. You must achieve 4 bars solid on the ALC meter with the 5th bar flashing. There are guidelines for doing that on my website www.w3fpr.com. Scroll to the bottom article in the left column and click on the link. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 8:01 AM, Alan Ibbetson wrote: > ...I now see that this is a well known and widespread problemdiscussed > for example here > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dither > > ...On 14/05/2018 12:52, Gordon LaPoint wrote: > >> The problem was discussed in this

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

Thanks for this, Gordon. I failed to search properly and missed that previous thread. Elecraft ought to at least acknowledge and document the issue even if they don't fix it. I did some googling and I now see that this is a well known and widespread problem. It seems to have a well known set

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

The problem was discussed in this thread  last year. http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Odd-ALC-behavior-td7633052i20.html Gordon - N1MGO On 05/14/2018 03:05 AM, Alan Ibbetson wrote: Don, I'm puzzled you when you say "If it were a K3 problem, that aliasing would also be happening with

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

This problem has been reported in the past, and is known to be a K3 problem.   Just choose a slightly different  audio frequency for the tune up.     It does show up with other sound card modes. As far as I know ALL K3's have this "problem". My K3 (sn 5540 or so, not at home and don't remember

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

Alan, How high is the input level to the K3 Line IN? I am wondering if you are driving the transformers in the audio in slightly into saturation. Try lowering the soundcard output and increasing the LINE gain. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/14/2018 3:05 AM, Alan Ibbetson wrote: Don, I'm puzzled you

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

Don, I'm puzzled you when you say "If it were a K3 problem, that aliasing would also be happening with other data modes as well. Other soundcard data modes do not have a problem with a TUNE at 1000 Hz" I can reproduce this problem with my K3 with MMVARI on other data modes. I have tried

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

I should have said that this explanation is only valid with WSJT-X split mode is not in use. When split mode is used the situation is either simpler or more complex depending on your perspective. In WSJT-X split mode the audio frequency is constrained to the range 1500-2000 Hz. If the TX

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

Alan, That is getting into issues associated with WSJT-X and FT8. My website article is written to apply to all soundcard data modes and not FT8 specifically. There was no intention for addressing all the various data modes that could be used. All of them require the right amount of audio

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

Don, I suggest you need to draw attention in your web page and general advice on here to the requirement to choose the AUDIO FREQUENCY with some care when setting up ALC for FT8 via the TUNE button in WSJT-X. The problem seems to be that the DSP sampling rate inside the K3 must not be related to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

That is www.w3fpr.com. Scroll the left column to the lat article and click on the link for the how and why of setting the audio level for TX 4 to 5 bars on the ALC meter. I am much older than the assignment if "WA" callsigns. Got my 60 year ARRL pin. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/8/2018 10:11 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

Start with the Elecraft K3S manual section on DATA modes with soundcardx. Don’t worry about the time on the radio, the important clock is the one on the computer. TX and RX must start on time with everyone else. Rest the correct time just before each session from Windows clock settings or

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

Tnx Fred. Tony From: Cady, Fred [mailto:fc...@montana.edu] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2018 6:54 PM To: N2TK, Tony <tony@verizon.net>; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8 File -> Settings and then you will see General. Cheers, Fred KE7X

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

Meinberg NTP for time sync. I used to use Dimension 4 but the consensus seems to be Meinberg is better. Never had issues with either. 73, Josh W6XU Sent from my mobile device > On May 7, 2018, at 3:40 PM, N2TK, Tony wrote: > > Finally setting up FT8. I downloaded

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

File -> Settings and then you will see General. Cheers, Fred KE7X From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of N2TK, Tony Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 4:40 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FT8 timing

Glad you got it resolved.  Yes, yes, yes, running VOX and CAT can be a problem.   Choose one...but NEVER both. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 2/23/2018 4:14 PM, eric norris via Elecraft wrote: After reading all the posts on this I 1) reduced tx delay from .2 to .1 on the ADVANCED tab, and 2)