Re: [Elecraft] New K3 user... Can't figure out how to set up, and use sub receiver

When I first set up for digital modes on my K3 (probably in 2010) when I long-pressed DATA MD and rotated VFO-B to select DATA-A it came up in LSB instead of USB.  I was on 28-MHz so SSB ran USB, but not DATA.  I do not recall exactly, but I forced it to USB (I think using the MODE button). 

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 user... Can't figure out how to set up and use sub receiver

6 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3 user... Can't figure out how to set up and use sub receiver On 6/20/2021 11:31 AM, Richard Isaacs via Elecraft wrote: > Before using Elecraft, I used a Yaesu Ft 1000MP Mark-V Field and it > was a mere touch of a button to use the s

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 user... Can't figure out how to set up and use sub receiver

On 6/20/2021 11:31 AM, Richard Isaacs via Elecraft wrote: Before using Elecraft, I used a Yaesu Ft 1000MP Mark-V Field and it was a mere touch of a button to use the sub receiver. I have scoured Pages 37/38 and still have not come up with a way to individually use the 2 receivers. Gee, it's

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 user... Can't figure out how to set up and use sub receiver

How this got to you I don’t know. I tried sending it to the reflector and it came back as well. We’ll try again. > On Jun 20, 2021, at 2:31 PM, Richard Isaacs wrote: > > Before using Elecraft, I used a Yaesu Ft 1000MP Mark-V Field and it was a > mere touch of a button to use the sub receiver.

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

Not true, Jorge! I have used it mobile, at conventions, and many radio club demos. Don't forget about the Android client for RRC (Nano) (they need a new one, but old one works). If you have your station fully automated as far as band switching, the NANO client works perfectly on your phone. I

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

Hello Gerry Elecraft + remoterig works very good. I think once´s VY1AAA setup was ready, you left it there for all this years. I am thinking about the case i need to travel every week, 3 days a week, and i want to take my remote solution with me. Something easiest to connect and get ready will

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

Well said Gerry, Fred AE On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 10:45 AM Gerry Hull wrote: > I have four years of experience using the RemoteRig boxes with both the > K3/0 Full-size box and the K3/0 Mini. > > One must remember that the RRC 1258 boxes are not purpose-built for > Elecraft, though the solution is

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

I have four years of experience using the RemoteRig boxes with both the K3/0 Full-size box and the K3/0 Mini. One must remember that the RRC 1258 boxes are not purpose-built for Elecraft, though the solution is elegant, and works flawlessly week after week once it has been configured properly.

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

Mitch: > On Feb 28, 2019, at 5:50 PM, Mitch Wolfson DJ0QN / K7DX wrote: > > Barry, > > Understand your standpoint now, but that is the opposite of what you wrote > below. You said that you wanted to be able to run the KAT-500 utility > remotely, which prompted me to let you know about the

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

Barry, Understand your standpoint now, but that is the opposite of what you wrote below.  You said that you wanted to be able to run the KAT-500 utility remotely, which prompted me to let you know about the serial servers that would be the solution. The Apple part of course makes that

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

Mitch: > On Feb 28, 2019, at 11:27 AM, Mitch Wolfson DJ0QN / K7DX wrote: > > Barry, > > I have been using serial to ethernet servers for over 10 years to control > rotors, amplifiers and other serial devices. You set these up once and can > forget about them. You install a virtual serial

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

Barry, I have been using serial to ethernet servers for over 10 years to control rotors, amplifiers and other serial devices. You set these up once and can forget about them. You install a virtual serial port on the control PC for which you can use any kind of client software to control that

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

, February 28, 2019 9:20 AM To: Jorge Diez - CX6VM Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini A K3/0 that could directly connect over the internet with a K3s (K3s+ or K4) is really needed. The remoterig is relatively difficult and old tech. The client server architecture like flex

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

Fred: > On Feb 28, 2019, at 8:20 AM, Fred Massey wrote: > > A K3/0 that could directly connect over the internet with a K3s (K3s+ or > K4) is really needed. The remoterig is relatively difficult and old tech. > The client server architecture like flex is using is what is needed. I use the

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

It would be ideal to also include the band scope of the p3 into the solution. Perhaps the integration of the solution could be encapsulated into a new P3. The functionality of remoterig can be in the new P3, and the P3 scope data could be sent digitally over the internet as well. On Thu, Feb

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

That’s the idea, all contained in one box, wired internally I know is possible, and already done, but never to sell it But Fred’s idea is better, just don’t know if it’s possible with actual K3 or K3s or will need a complete new radio 73, Jorge Enviado desde mi iPhone El 28 feb. 2019, a

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

Of Fred Massey Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2019 9:20 AM To: Jorge Diez - CX6VM Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini A K3/0 that could directly connect over the internet with a K3s (K3s+ or K4) is really needed. The remoterig is relatively difficult and old tech. The client

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

Back when I was traveling a lot I considered getting the old style K3/0(the full size one)and building all of the remote hardware into it, so it would be all self contained in one box. On Thursday, February 28, 2019, 9:12:51 AM EST, Jorge Diez - CX6VM wrote: Hello any idea if will

Re: [Elecraft] new K3/0 Mini

A K3/0 that could directly connect over the internet with a K3s (K3s+ or K4) is really needed. The remoterig is relatively difficult and old tech. The client server architecture like flex is using is what is needed. 73, Fred AE4ED On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 8:12 AM Jorge Diez - CX6VM wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/K3S Beta Firmware, rev. 5.57: Faster response to high reflected power

Bill, Download and install the latest K3 beta firmware. The time to power reduction due to high SWR has been reduced substantially. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/18/2017 8:58 PM, Bill Leonard N0CU wrote: I frequently wonder just how much protection a typical SWR protection circuit can provide against

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/K3S Beta Firmware, rev. 5.57: Faster response to high reflected power

I frequently wonder just how much protection a typical SWR protection circuit can provide against an instantaneous discontinuity if it relies totally on a feedback approach. If the response time of the feedback circuit isn’t faster than the risetime of the voltage at the output transistors that

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 firmware with minor bug fixes (rev. 5.56) - looking for testers

Joe, it seemed to fix it for the K3S at work. I'll do some more testing Monday. Please send detailed steps you performed and I'll emulate and report back. -Kevin (KK4YEL) No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced !

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 firmware with minor bug fixes (rev. 5.56) - looking for testers

On 10/28/2016 12:03 PM, Jim - N4ST wrote: Alas, I downloaded the K3S Beta 5.65B software and installed it, but it did NOT fix the muting problem for me when operating split mode with WJST-X. In which case, HRD is probably sending some other command that changes DSP settings during transmit.

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 firmware with minor bug fixes (rev. 5.56) - looking for testers

Alas, I downloaded the K3S Beta 5.65B software and installed it, but it did NOT fix the muting problem for me when operating split mode with WJST-X. I was using WSJT-X 1.7 dev 7005. I dropped back to the public release WSJT-X 1.6 and that did not work either. Using HRD 6.3.0.585 73,

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Utility with support for K-Pod Macros on web site

Workin' on it. We have to do the Windows version first and then translate it to Mac and Linux.. That takes several weeks more. Eric /elecraft.com/ On 7/5/2016 3:54 PM, Elliott Lawrence wrote: No support for Mac yet?? Elliott WA6TLA On Jul 5, 2016, at 3:40 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Utility with support for K-Pod Macros on web site

No support for Mac yet?? Elliott WA6TLA On Jul 5, 2016, at 3:40 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Version 1.16.6.25 of the K3 Utility, which adds additional support for macros > used by the K-Pod, is now up on the web page at: >

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/K3S Beta Firmware, rev. 5.26: Support for K3S and upgraded modules

As for the K3, updates will continue to be for both, I think, and it's worth checking to make sure the K3 doesn't suffer because of the specific K3S additions or changes...even if the update does not add anything for the K3. - Chuck, KE9UW -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/K3S Beta Firmware, rev. 5.26: Support for K3S and upgraded modules

: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Hisashi T Fujinaka Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 12:16 AM To: Phil Wheeler Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3/K3S Beta Firmware, rev. 5.26: Support for K3S and upgraded modules Sorry to be a pest, but can

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/K3S Beta Firmware, rev. 5.26: Support for K3S and upgraded modules

Exactly :-) That's why I asked about K3 impacts of this beta software. I only beta test functions which I can test (for radios) within those I use when operating--and especially those for which i have a need. The recent Fixed-Tune mode add to the PX3 comes to mind. Phil W7OX On 5/20/15

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/K3S Beta Firmware, rev. 5.26: Support for K3S and upgraded modules

The present firmware release has very little impact on the K3, but it is still important to test each release to make sure we didn't break anything. We've had some positive reports in that regard, so no need for everyone to load it. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 20, 2015, at 11:00 AM, Phil Wheeler

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/K3S Beta Firmware, rev. 5.26: Support for K3S and upgraded modules

Am 20.05.2015 um 02:29 schrieb Wayne Burdick: * LINE IN/OUT AUDIO USE WITH USB PORT (K3S, KIO3B): If a plug is inserted into the LINE IN jack on the K3S, this audio signal will override the digitized audio line-in data that is present in the USB cable. LINE OUT on the K3S, however, is always

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/K3S Beta Firmware, rev. 5.26: Support for K3S and upgraded modules

The K3S FAQ indicates that the KXV3B, KAT3A KBPF3A are available now. I can't confirm or deny the accuracy of that. But, I believe you'd need the new beta firmware for any of those. 73, Ross N4RP On 5/20/2015 2:00 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: That's my interpretation, Ross. Just asking Wayne

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/K3S Beta Firmware, rev. 5.26: Support for K3S and upgraded modules

Hi Milverton, Well I'm old and my grandmother who was always good at repeating those witticisms used to say, making mountains out of mole hills. Her way of saying not important. 73, Bob K2TKex KN2TKR (1956 K2TKR On 5/20/2015 1:05 PM, Milverton M. Swire via Elecraft wrote: K3 beta

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/K3S Beta Firmware, rev. 5.26: Support for K3S and upgraded modules

Milverton M. Swire via Elecraft wrote: What is the saying about an Ant hill and a Mountain? 73 Milverton / Don't you mean Mole Hill? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/K3S Beta Firmware, rev. 5.26: Support for K3S and upgraded modules

Professional software QC engineers refer to this as regression testing, to ensure that the software involved continues to operate as it did in the previous release as tested/released on the available hardware at that time. There are no documented changes for the K3, therefore you should not see

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Synthesizer now requires multiple boots

Mack: I would suggest that before you contact Support you verify that all of the TMP interconnect cables are snugly and completely in place. 73, Ken K3IU On 3/20/2015 9:30 AM, W4CCS wrote: Mack: I have not seen this problem.. Yes, I would contact tech support..

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Synthesizer now requires multiple boots

Mack: I have not seen this problem.. Yes, I would contact tech support.. W4CCS -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of mackmc Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 7:56 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] New K3 Synthesizer now

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn

EI2CN -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chester Alderman Sent: 02 March 2015 14:40 To: 'Charlie T, K3ICH'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn H...I don't quite agree with Guy's assessment

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn

I installed the new K3 synthesizers in my rig today. Install went very easy even without a cat (or in my case a dog) on my lap. I am pretty much a SSB and Digi operator. I did tune around a bit looking for a couple of SSB signals that were right on top of each other to see if I could hear any

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn

- From: Guy Olinger K2AV k2av@gmail.com To: drewko drew...@verizon.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 3:31 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn One thing that people need to remember when making a purchase decision on K3 upgrades, is that in the future, wanting

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn

: Guy Olinger K2AV k2av@gmail.com To: drewko drew...@verizon.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 3:31 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn One thing that people need to remember when making a purchase decision on K3 upgrades, is that in the future, wanting to sell

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn

One thing that people need to remember when making a purchase decision on K3 upgrades, is that in the future, wanting to sell a K3, one of the first questions will be whether the rig has the newer synthesizer(s). For me, without, that would be a $300 derating for single RX and a $600 derating for

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn

Please explain the advantage of spending all that money now instead of potentially spending it several years from now when you might ... might ... want to sell the rig. Buying the new synths now because you want the better performance makes perfect sense ... buying them now purely to avoid

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 build, LOW LOW sensitivity.

to check. I have gone back through the best I can... seems everything was done correctly. Very careful about ESD. Joe From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2015 12:38 PM To: Joe Moffatt Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3 build, LOW LOW

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 build, LOW LOW sensitivity.

the best I can... seems everything was done correctly. Very careful about ESD. Joe From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2015 12:38 PM To: Joe Moffatt Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3 build, LOW LOW sensitivity. Joe, Do you have a KXV3

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 build, LOW LOW sensitivity.

...@elecraft.com] Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2015 12:38 PM To: Joe Moffatt Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3 build, LOW LOW sensitivity. Joe, Do you have a KXV3 module installed? You may be switched to the RX antenna. Wayne N6KR On Mar 1, 2015, at 7:48 AM, joemoffatt j

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 build, LOW LOW sensitivity.

Are you certain you have the correct antenna selected? Been there, done that. :-) 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015 - www.cqp.org On 3/1/2015 7:48 AM, joemoffatt wrote: Everything in the manual checked out ok. I am

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 build, LOW LOW sensitivity.

Joe, Do you have a KXV3 module installed? You may be switched to the RX antenna. Wayne N6KR On Mar 1, 2015, at 7:48 AM, joemoffatt j...@selectconnect.net wrote: Everything in the manual checked out ok. I am at the stage before putting in the 100 watt PA. Just checking things out. I have

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn

Hi John, I can't do that just yet but I will when I get my new K3. Improved full QSK and better close in signal rejection during contest are also my primary interest, so it will be interesting to finally get the new rig and test for those issues. I got my original K3 in 2010 and decided since I

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn

Not a bad idea... It would be nice to hear before and after recordings. Also, recordings with the RF gain at max and sidetone volume at zero while the rig is being keyed, in presence of other signals and alone in the background noise. That should provide a good comparison of clicks and pops

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn

I used to think that if I could not hear a difference, there may not be a difference. When band conditions are good there may not be any difference to be heard. What happens when band conditions are not so good? Doug Person via Elecraft wrote: Whew! Glad that topic (Net Neutrality) is done

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn

Doug - From all the on topic traffic here during the last week, it would appear that quite a few folks have installed the synth boards. I put one in my K3 and a pair in the K3 of a friend. I knew I wanted to do it the moment I heard about it. My impression is that the band seems a bit quieter,

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn

Yes and Yes. Phil - Sent from my iPad On Feb 27, 2015, at 09:53, Doug Person via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: Whew! Glad that topic (Net Neutrality) is done with. Now, may I ask if anyone has successfully installed the new synthesizer? From a purely subjective point of

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn

Doug, Look at the numbers for 2 dB spacing - they are significantly improved. What that means is you can operate more closely to another signal than you could before. That is an important consideration when the bands are crowded, such as during contests, FD operation, or DX pileups. When the

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn

Please correct the 2 Db below to 2 kHz. 73, Don W3FPR Doug, Look at the numbers for 2 dB spacing - they are significantly improved. What that means is you can operate more closely to another signal than you could before. That is an important consideration when the bands are crowded, such as

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn

I have two in thanks to the sub Rx. I think the only real way to answer that would be to have two identical K3's with an AB switch to listen in different conditions. I can't imagine how well most of us would appreciate that same difference if it was expressed as numerical values from lab

Re: [Elecraft] NEW K3

Bob, You apparently have selected a transmit filter for CW that is too narrow. The transmit filter for CW must be the 2.7 or 2.8 kHz filter. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/22/2015 10:29 PM, Bob Gibson via Elecraft wrote: Will I guess I'm stupid.. I just got my new k3..I'm trying to send cw and when I

Re: [Elecraft] NEW K3

THANKS GOT IT    73s Bob W5RG From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: Bob Gibson w...@yahoo.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 9:56 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] NEW K3 Bob, You apparently have selected a transmit filter for CW

Re: [Elecraft] NEW K3

Congratulations on the new K3! 73, Gary KA1J THANKS GOT IT    73s Bob W5RG From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: Bob Gibson w...@yahoo.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 9:56 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] NEW K3 Bob

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 beta firmware release, rev. 5.01: Much-improved audio during CW keying

Since updating my K3 f/w to 5.01, I find that the time to switch between VFO A and B has increased noticeably - it used to be near instantaneous. This is not good when used in a contest and needing to switch rapidly between frequencies. Anyone else noticed this? 73 and HNY Graham

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 beta firmware release, rev. 5.01: Much-improved audio during CW keying

Hi Gary I hear it as you do. The amplitude of the transient depends on the received noise level. This can be demonstrated with the rf gain control, but setting the gain control low and then increasing the received noise level with eg a preamp brings the transient back, so it's the actual

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 beta firmware release, rev. 5.01: Much-improved audio during CW keying

Graham, I agree. And I also hear a transient click albeit it far better than before. Since you hear it as well, I have to ask you if you hear it on the right side, not the left, If you play a character slowly, do you hear it at the end of the character and if it goes away completely if you

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 beta firmware release, rev. 5.01: Much-improved audio during CW keying

Yes, it's a significant improvement. There's still some slight transient click but much better. Well done Elecraft! Graham On 19:59, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi all, Our latest K3 firmware field test went very well, with great reports from CW operators regarding the new QSK sound. Many have

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 beta firmware release, rev. 5.01: Much-improved audio during CW keying

On Tue,12/16/2014 1:19 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: This firmware is now a beta release (rev. 5.01), available at: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Not realizing this was a beta, I went looking for it with K3 Utility last night and didn't find it. It would be nice to have an

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 beta firmware release, rev. 5.01: Much-improved audio during CW keying

Hi Jim, We make beta's a little different to get on purpose so that unsuspecting users don't download the beta (with potential bugs) by mistake through the usual utility route. Instead we provide the release in a zip file that the user copies and unzips to a local computer directory, and then

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 field-test firmware: new PSK63 mode; changes related to KAT500 K3/0-mini

I have been unable to find any PSK63, spent some time yesterday looking. I have been on sound card modes since early 80s never heard or worked PSK63. Any tips or info on where to find activity would be appreciated. 73 Thanks Emory WM3M gor Sokolov Wed, 15 Oct 2014 07:50:58 -0700 Thanks for

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 field-test firmware: new PSK63 mode; changes related to KAT500 K3/0-mini

PSK spots are here, the PSK63 ones are identified as such. http://hamspots.net/psk/ wunder K6WRU CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ On Oct 16, 2014, at 8:03 AM, ejk...@gmail.com ejk...@gmail.com wrote: I have been unable to find any PSK63, spent some time yesterday looking. I have been

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 field-test firmware: new PSK63 mode; changes related to KAT500 K3/0-mini

vk9dlk on 30m psk right now On 10/16/2014 10:03 AM, ejk...@gmail.com wrote: I have been unable to find any PSK63, spent some time yesterday looking. I have been on sound card modes since early 80s never heard or worked PSK63. Any tips or info on where to find activity would be appreciated. 73

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 field-test firmware: new PSK63 mode; changes related to KAT500 K3/0-mini

For those who have asked for the new K3 field-test firmware: It'll probably be another day before I get the firmware out. Thanks for offering to test it. Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 field-test firmware: new PSK63 mode; changes related to KAT500 K3/0-mini

: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 8:37 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3 field-test firmware: new PSK63 mode;changes related to KAT500 K3/0-mini For those who have asked for the new K3 field-test firmware: It'll probably be another day before I get the firmware out. Thanks for offering to test it. Wayne

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 field-test firmware: new PSK63 mode; changes related to KAT500 K3/0-mini

, Igor UA9CDC - Original Message - From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 8:37 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3 field-test firmware: new PSK63 mode;changes related to KAT500

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 owner, couple of questions (APF vs. DUAL PB, NR under the water sound, KPA3 temp)

Andy, Congratulations on the new K3! I've had mine about three years and love it. I can only answer one part of one question for you - the Dual PB comes into play only in RTTY operations. It shouldn't enabled for other modes. To help you learn about your K3, you might consider purchasing Fred

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 owner, couple of questions (APF vs. DUAL PB, NR under the water sound, KPA3 temp)

I saved this gem of a post from Jack WA9FVP Re: [Elecraft] [K3]Noise Filter (NF) ADJ wa9fvp Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:19:36 -0800 There's no documentation but as far as I can tell-- F1-x through F4-x defines the amount of noise reduction or how aggressive the filter attacks the I.F. noise.

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 owner, couple of questions (APF vs. DUAL PB, NR under the water sound, KPA3 temp)

Regarding the APF there are a couple of notes (in the KX3 area!) which may help: http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/tips/Using%20APF%20for%20weak%20signal%20CW%20work%20the%20K3%20and%20KX3.pdf http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/tips/Using%20APF%20with%20the%20K3%20and%20KX3.pdf Phil On 3/10/14, 10:06 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 owner, couple of questions (APF vs. DUAL PB, NR under the water sound, KPA3 temp)

And in the Config Menu you need to set DUAL PB to APF vs. nor Phil On 3/10/14, 11:38 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Regarding the APF there are a couple of notes (in the KX3 area!) which may help:

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 owner, couple of questions (APF vs. DUAL PB, NR under the water sound, KPA3 temp)

Hi Andy, 1. The Dual PB/APF button has multiple functions. First of all, it is different in CW than in RTTY, and it doesn't do anything in other modes (SSB, DATA A, etc.). In CW, the Dual PB button has two functions, depending on whether CONFIG:DUAL PB is set to APF or NOR. In the APF

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 owner, couple of questions (APF vs. DUAL PB, NR under the water sound, KPA3 temp)

Not using the dual pass-band mode, due to the degradation Rich notes, is the consensus of some of the best RTTY contest operators of our acquaintance. Jack, W6NF/VE4SNA Shelley, K7MKL On 3/10/2014 1:21 PM, Richard Ferch wrote: In RTTY (FSK D or AFSK A), the Dual PB button gives you a dual

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/KPA500/KAT500 beta firmware: KAT500 tracking of K3 VFO other improvements

On Thu, 13 Feb 2014 13:43:33 -0800, Wayne Burdick wrote: If you have any difficulty with the instructions below, please post a question to the Elecraft list, or contact customer support. I didn't expect this, but I'm having a bit of a problem with the beta version. When I put it in, I could

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/KPA500/KAT500 beta firmware: KAT500 tracking of K3 VFO other improvements

This appears to work very well. The KAT500 following the VFO on the K3 is a tremendous improvement. I like it. Would it be possible to make the ATU TUNE button work with the KPA500/KAT500 as well? That, and maybe making the ANT button select outputs on the KAT500 would pretty much make the

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/KPA500/KAT500 beta firmware: KAT500 tracking of K3 VFO other improvements

Hi Wayne, I'm not at home now so I won't be installing the beta firmware until later this month. I use a vertical for 80 meter CW work and a loop for 75 meter phone. I was wondering if memorized tuner settings include the capability of selecting a different antenna within the same band by

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/KPA500/KAT500 beta firmware: KAT500 tracking of K3 VFO other improvements

It does not. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul DeFelice Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 6:32 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3/KPA500/KAT500 beta firmware

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/KPA500/KAT500 beta firmware: KAT500 tracking of K3 VFO other improvements

It works I am very pleased with these betawares. I gave my station a real workout on 40 and 75 today and there was not a single glitch. If anyone has a problem with the KAT500 going into a tune right in the middle of a QSO - this is the answer. Bill W2BLC K-Line

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/KPA500/KAT500 beta firmware: KAT500 tracking of K3 VFO other improvements

On Thu, 13 Feb 2014 13:43:33 -0800, Wayne Burdick wrote: The K3, KPA500, and KAT500 all have new beta firmware releases available. All three must be updated to take advantage of these major improvements to the KAT500 and KPA500. All known problems with unwanted re-tuning and faults have been

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/KPA500/KAT500 beta firmware: KAT500 tracking of K3 VFO other improvements

On Feb 13, 2014, at 6:33 PM, mcduf...@ag0n.net wrote: On Thu, 13 Feb 2014 13:43:33 -0800, Wayne Burdick wrote: The K3, KPA500, and KAT500 all have new beta firmware releases available. All three must be updated to take advantage of these major improvements to the KAT500 and KPA500. All

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner --- addendum on kits...

Phil and Don, Lighting is key to seeing detail, small objects. In high light the pupil constricts and depth of vision improves. These concepts well known to camera buffs. Want sharp image get higher light levels, better f-stops, shorter exposure time. I used to have a macro-lens for a

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner

Spend the time to check off all parts against the parts list. Ensures all is there and aquaints you with many similar looking screws (so you don't use the wrong ones). I bought a large Plano plastic parts box (like a fishing tackle box) with many dividers to place the sorted parts. Some

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner

-Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 3:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner Carl, Think anti-static. Use a wrist strap as a minimum

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner

Be sure you have good tools!.  Buy a new, high quality #1 Phillips Screw Driver and use it.  Round up all the Reed and Prince cheap screwdrivers that you bought at the bargain store and preferably throw them away, if not keep them with the punches, that is all they are good for.  Buy a static

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner

More advice: Be sure you're using the correct hardware (especially screws) by measuring them as suggested in the assembly manual. We get a significant number of kits returned with chassis or other short circuits due to long wrong screws being used. 73, matt W6NIA On Sat, 18 Jan 2014 08:06:23

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner

Having relatively recently built a K3, P3, KPA500, KX3, and KXPA100 I've found my little Petzl LED headlamp to be one of handiest things aside from good tools and a big static mat. It puts light exactly where I'm looking and makes it easy to check pin alignment and the like without having to

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner

ditto on the high quality screwdrivers... And, replace them every now and then because even high-quality will become worn over the years. You want the flutes to have nice clean sharp edges -- any rounding at all (which is common on poor quality new screwdrivers) will result in stripped screw

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner --- addendum on kits...

Also, while we are on the kit-building theme I have a problem with small parts such as small capacitors. I know this is not a problem with the SMT kits like the K3 or KX3 and so on but I remember when I did the 80/30 option for my KX1 there were several capacitors and none of my methods would

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner --- addendum on kits...

Phil, Yes, those capacitors are getting more and more difficult to read. My solution is a small lighted handheld magnifier. I think it was designed for reading - look in your local drugstore. As I recall, I found it at Walmart. Just plain magnification is not enough - the lighting helps

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner

wrco...@yahoo.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2014 1:02 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner ditto on the high quality screwdrivers... And, replace them every now and then because even high-quality will become worn over the years. You want the flutes to have nice

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner Message-ID: 201401181007.s0ia7whn036...@huffman.acsalaska.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Spend the time to check off all parts against the parts list. Ensures all is there and aquaints you with many similar looking screws (so you

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner

Everything Ed said; Check. I used 18 egg, egg cartons to hold parts and cut card stock in strips, labelled them according to small part then taped them in the individual egg holders with those parts in the egg socket. Didn't knock over like cups would have and kept everything separate till

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner ditto on the high quality screwdrivers... And, replace them every now and then because even high-quality will become worn over the years. You want the flutes to have nice clean sharp edges -- any rounding at all (which is common on poor quality new

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner

- Original Message - From: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com To: WILLIS COOKE wrco...@yahoo.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2014 1:02 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner ditto on the high quality screwdrivers... And, replace them every now and then because even high

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner --- addendum on kits...

Thanks Don -- I will go searching for one of those tomorrow. 73, phil, K7PEH On Jan 18, 2014, at 10:27 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Phil, Yes, those capacitors are getting more and more difficult to read. My solution is a small lighted handheld magnifier. I think it was

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner

Carl, Think anti-static. Use a wrist strap as a minimum, but an anti-static mat in addition is highly desirable. The idea is to keep everything within reach at your work area at the same potential. Do *NOT* use a fully conductive work area (like a cookie sheet) - that can be a hazard to your

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