On 28.010 while in Tune a high current warning came up then a 15A fuse
went in my Astron power supply. My MFJ-259 shows SWR less than 1.5 at
this frequency. The antenna is a new SmallIR.
I have since operated my FT-897 on the same antenna and frequency. I can
key down at 100W as often as I like
Mike wrote:
My apologies! I thought you had completed all K1 assembly and were
on page 49 for Alignment and Test Part II. But you were at page 40
with a lot of parts left to install on the RF board. That makes it
much more difficult to tell if a construction step got omitted earlier
from
Just wondering if there is a UK or European CW or SSB net for K2 or K3
owners if so what frequency does it operate on what day of the week?
73
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Recently, I moved my K3 to work with cables behind it, and noted that 2 of
the small case screws had fallen out and were on the desktop. Prior to
this, the radio had not been moved for at least a year. Anyone else notice
this issue?
Barry W2UP
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Hi Wayne, I have the Gamma HPS-1a small switching supplyAlasI
am way down
the list for receiving my KX3, due to having ordered the morning of
12/28. I have not heard any hash when using my other portable rig but I
was wondering if any of the Elecraft staff or
field testers have given
No, I haven't had this problem, however, it must be noted that my K3 gets
moved for portable events, shows, etc quite often. But, I have only noted
one 'loose' screw, and no screws actually out. The loose one I attributed
to having recently removed/reinstalled the side panel, and I usually leave
I just acquired a K-3 and have spent an hour getting somewhat familiar. I
tuned 20 M and heard a nice DX station at about S-6 using the USB filter
setting. I realized I can only transmit CW with the mode set to CW. When I made
the change however, I could not hear either the DX guy (gal?) nor
I used the HPS-1a a few times with my FT KX3 and didn't notice any problems
with RFI. But my test was in no way comprehensive. When it comes back from
volunteer duty on the front lines in Watsonville, I plan to do more
thorough testing.
I bought the Gamma PS to drive a 100W K3 when size and
Maybe the cause is the following:
listening on 14050 to a cw signal with pitch 1kHz in USB, then the
cw-signal is on 14051.
Switching the K3 to CW with untouched dial, then you listen on 14050.
Is that the reason?
Arie PA3A
Op 6-4-2012 17:25, Bill Miller schreef:
I just acquired a K-3 and
Bill,
Based on my experience with the K3, an hour is nowhere the time needed to
get familiar with the rig.
I've had mine for almost a year and am learning new things all the time.
That said, I have and am using it daily in DX chasing and consider it the
finest rig I have ever owned.
Get the
Don I have only had a K3 for about 6weeks but I agree with you if you buy
Fred Cady book you cannot go wrong my opining best Rig at this time
73 Tony G0GMS
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Sent:
Vic,
Before you write off truly balanced tuners in favour of the T-network +
balun g, it would be interesting to measure and compare the current in
each wire of the feeder (while transmitting a carrier) when using the
Matchbox and then the T-network + balun?
73,
Geoff
LX2AO
On April 05,
I am not sure I know how to do this. I have a device that I made
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/sniffer/rfsniffer.html
to measure current but it gave me anomalous results when I tried it on the
matchbox. I
found that when I measured the currents about 4 inches from the matchbox they
were equal,
but
Hi, Bill,
Maybe this old posting will help you out:
http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-CW-Offset-has-two-modes-td7260257.html
Regards,
Al W6LX
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When I made the change however, I could not hear either the DX guy
(gal?) nor the other in the
I've had mine for almost a year and am learning new things all the time.
Over the years I've owned nearly a dozen ham rigs. I ALWAYS begin by
studying the manual. As a result, I have nearly always found them easy
to use and understand. The exceptions have been a fewf products that
provided
Bill,
There are ways to send CW in SSB mode. But aside from that...
In SSB mode the standard filter width is around 2.7/2.8 kHz so the signal
you heard was somewhere in that range. When you switched to CW mode, the
normal bandwidth changed to 400Hz and you station was somewhere outside that
Try calibrating the watt-meter on 10m, or set the K3 to only 90 watts or
so on 10m. It is probably actually putting out more than 100w and I have
seen some draw excessive current on 10m when it you go above 100w.
Keith
On 4/6/2012 1:05 AM, Bryan, ZL1NI wrote:
On 28.010 while in Tune a high
Pg 55 of the manual
CW WGHT 1.15 Adjusts element/space timing ratio (weight) for the
internal keyer.
Additional functions of this menu entry, via numeric keypad (Advanced):
Tap 1 to select SSB -CW (default) or SSB +CW (allows CW in SSB modes).
Tap 2 to select @ = STOP (‘@’ character terminates
Hi-
I have a brand new, never been out of the packages K1 kit transceiver for 15
and 20 Meters for sale with lot's of accessories: KBT1 Internal Battery; KNB1
Internal Noise Blanker; KTS1 Wide Range Tilt Stand; the manual and of course
the K1 kit. The new price of this package is $440 plus
Anyone have a source for quality *50 Ohm* BNC jumpers - like that
supplied with the P3 - at a reasonable price? I can't find them
locally and the ones at places like All Electronics are of poor
quality/intermittent, etc.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
This is rather dumb question; Since I built my K3 over two years ago, my
eyesight, which was failing at that time, has now reached the legally blind
state. I have developed a simple problem - panel lights go out after power
is applied for about two seconds, but rig continues to work FB.
Hi Bill,
Perhaps Don, W3FPR can be of help ...
73!
Ken Kopp - K0PP k...@mailman.qth.net
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The following was posted on another reflector, I didn't want anyone to miss out
on the fun!!
So thank you for letting me cross post this.
Have a great day,
Dale - WC7S
http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org
Do you miss the Fox Hunts yet?
For a
Hi
I would like to know if someone have on sale the Elecraft KFL3A-250 250 Hz,
8-pole Filter please let me know. 73
Alfredo Vélez WP3C
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What antenna is shown on the KX3 photo. It is mounted on a 90 degree BNC
adaptor.
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On 28.010 while in Tune a high current warning came up then a 15A fuse
went
How about Elecraft? See:
http://www.elecraft.com/mini_module_kits/mini_modules.htm#mm_bnc
Ron AC7AC
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Anyone have a source for quality *50 Ohm* BNC jumpers - like that supplied
with the P3 - at a reasonable price? I can't find them locally and the ones
at places like
I think Joe's looking for cables. I make my own, using RG8X and
crimp/solder BNCs.
73,
~iain / N6ML
On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 12:51 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote:
How about Elecraft? See:
http://www.elecraft.com/mini_module_kits/mini_modules.htm#mm_bnc
Ron AC7AC
No Ray, there isn't and the last attempt for CW net was a decade ago.
73 Val LZ1VB
Just wondering if there is a UK or European CW or SSB net for K2 or K3
owners if so what frequency does it operate on what day of the week?
73
Ray G3XLG
D'oh! You know what they say about jumping to conclusions and falling on
their ... Now, while I get up off of my assets, Joe you might check with
Elecraft parts. The 36 50 ohm cable is part number E980170 (P3 manual pg
32). I don't know if they're listed on the order pages anywhere.
Ron AC7AC
Tap MENU, rotate VFO B to LCD BRT, if it says DAY then rotate VFO B
to desired backlight.
Keith
On 4/6/2012 11:35 AM, Bill wrote:
This is rather dumb question; Since I built my K3 over two years ago, my
eyesight, which was failing at that time, has now reached the legally blind
state. I
That's a Maldol 20-meter base-loaded 4' whip. No longer available, but
this is similar:
http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1820T
Wayne
N6KR
On Apr 6, 2012, at 12:22 PM, Jim Hester wrote:
What antenna is shown on the KX3 photo. It is mounted on a 90 degree
BNC
I have Gamma HPS-1a small switching supply which I use with my K2 + KPA100 as
an easily movable rig. I always use it to feed a ladderwire via a balun to a
nonresonant antenna. Therefore the feedline may pick up stuff very close to
the power supply (i.e. 1-2 m away).
I have noticed that on 15
Sverre Holm (LA3ZA) wrote
I always use it to feed a ladderwire via a balun to a nonresonant antenna.
This was a bit unclear. From the KAT100 a short coax goes to a balun, then
to the ladderwire which goes outside to the antenna.
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Sverre, LA3ZA
K2 #2198, K3 #3391
LA3ZA Unofficial
Vic et al,
The currents on a particular wire of a two wire feedline, will always
be the vector sum of differential current and common mode current.
This is not the same thing as forward and reflected, which are both
expressed in the differential current. The tuner will be able to
control the
Did the Sniffer give you similar anomalous results when you were using the
T-network + balun? Also I assume that the indoor run of 450 ohm window line
well clear of any object which could affect it.
I suggest that we go off List should you like to discuss this further.
73,
Geoff
LX2AO
On
I make them myself, I haven't found a source that is reasonably priced. Then
again, I use BNC or N connectors on everything...
Chuck, AA3CS
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 6, 2012, at 14:32, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote:
Anyone have a source for quality *50 Ohm* BNC jumpers - like that
That's a Maldol 20-meter base-loaded 4' whip. No longer available, but
this is similar:
http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-1820T
I just got this MFJ antenna and am surprised by how nice it looks. I'll not
know how it works until I get my KX3.
OK, back in my hole,
Ron,
OK, Julie.
Well the next thing to try is check the L-MIX-R configuration setting.
It may be set to A-A. You want it to be A-b
Have a look at this:
http://www.ke7x.com/home/guide-to-the-k3/firmware-changes/firmware-4-39
Cheers,
Fred
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
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I have CW set up on 75 meters SSB. Is it necessary to set this up on each
band? If not, does the CW offset automatically shift correctly while on the
20 meter SSB band, for example? Roy W4WFB
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Hope this aren't stupid suggestions, but just in case; check
* that the SUB is actually on - SPLIT doesn't turn the SUB on - you
must see the SUB indicator on the display
* SUB RF gain is turned up
* SUB AF gain is turned up
* Sub-RX antenna selection
73,
~iain / N6ML
On Fri, Apr
What price quiet?
Man - $199! I think I'll give the one that Eric and Wayne recommended a
try.
72/73 de Jim - AD6CW
On 4/5/2012 8:41 PM, Jim Miller wrote:
Consider this one:
http://www.gammaresearch.net/hps-1a.html
Jim ab3cv
THANKS to all of you who so helpfully sent me possible reasons for my
inability to get the split audio right.
Hooray that it is now working! The SUB was not accessing the antenna I
thought, and now it is corrected.
Best wishes to all!
Julie KT4JR
Although not relevant to the problem being solved, for DX pileups I suggest
A-Ab. That
gives you the DX in both ears and the pileup only in the right. It's just as
easy to
distinguish, but makes it easier to hear weak DX.
On 4/6/2012 3:16 PM, Cady, Fred wrote:
OK, Julie.
Well the next thing
If you are talking about the CW OFS option that has been discussed here
(CONFIG:CW WGHT and tap 5), then: (a) changing this option affects all
bands, not just the current band; and (b) for stations that are exactly
on the same pitch that you have selected for your sidetone, the CW
offset is
Or if, as I do, you prefer to work split with your transmitter on VFO A
and the DX on VFO B, you could set L-MIX-R to Ab-b to get a similar
effect (DX in both ears, the pileup only in the left).
Working reverse split like this means you don't have to press SPLIT,
so you are less likely to
Since I didn't get my order for the KX3 kit in until January 6th, it may
be a while before I see it.
I've been drooling over the K3 for some time, especially when I see
Wayne, Eric and Lisa at a convention and can touch the real thing.
So, I ordered a K3/10 kit today.
If the order status page
When the KPA500 enters Operate mode, shouldn't it do the following?
1) Set the K3 to PWR SET = PER BAND, so that the remembered KPA500 drive
settings take effect.
2) Turn off the ATU in the K3
73, Carl WS7L
K3 #486
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Interesting, but wouldn't you also have to know which ANT jack on the
back of the K3 had the KPA500? How is it possible for the firmware to
know? The rule would be if KPA500 enters Operate mode and the K3 is
switched to the ANT jack that had the KPA500
73, Guy.
On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 8:49
The other morning I powered up the station to have a listen but left the
KPA500 off. The rear panel power switch was left on and I had powered the
amp off the night before by the front panel switch.
There was no signal getting from the antenna to the K3, evidenced by absence
of band noise on 160
There may be a case for user-defined macros that get executed when the
KPA500 changes to operate / standby mode.
~iain / N6ML
On Fri, Apr 6, 2012 at 6:01 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Interesting, but wouldn't you also have to know which ANT jack on the
back of
I think the bypass is a real relay, are u thinking that the power to the relay
was somehow on? I wonder if it's more likely that the relay contact was not
quite conducting for receive. And turning on the amp cycled the relay wiping
the contact.
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On Apr 6, 2012, at 8:14 PM,
This is not quite true. Indeed, when powered off from the front panel, most of
the amplifier has its power removed, and things are placed into a powered-down
state. The micro controller on the front panel board remains powered so that it
can accept power-on commands, but pretty much everything
Got the P3SVGA in and running today. The resolution on my 8-year old
Samsung LCD monitor was lousy, though, so I picked up a new Dell SR2220L
that really looks great at the 1920X1080 resolution out of the P3. It
auto-adjusts and fills the screen just right.
Sadly, when I tried the Fixed Mode
You should be able put the P3 firmware version you want installed into a
file folder by itself, and then navigate to that folder with the P3 Utility
and send it to the P3. The P3 Utility should display the highest version
numbered firmware file in the folder it's pointed to. You need to arrange
I had not intentionally been using other antenna ports on the K3. When I
shut the system off the night before, I had been receiving on the transmit
antenna just fine. It's possible that I inadvertently hit some button on the
K3, but whatever state I got into, it got fixed when I turned on the amp.
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