Guys,
ask this question to Elecraft! They are the guys you put your order with,
not the mailing list. ;-)
73, Olli - DH8BQA
PS: No problems here, got email confirmation after my web order. ;-)
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From: Phil LaMarche plama...@verizon.net
To:
Hi guys,
before updating to FW 4.51 last week I wanted to save my current K3
configuration using the K3 Utility but could not succeed. :-( As I saw my
last K3 backup was over a year old and pre FW 4.42 to which I updated back
then for K144RFLK support.
So saving K3 configuration did not work
Olli you didn't say if you were using the latest K3 Utility version
1.12.3.28. I just tried a Save Config with my system and had no problems.
If you have the latest version you may need to wait until K6KR or someone
from Elecraft wakes up! :-)
73, Bill W4ZV
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Hi Alan,
I had a K3 load lockup a few weeks ago and I used the technique described in
the help menu in the K3 Utility Program. Search for MCU Boot Loader
Troubleshooting. Full instructions will be displayed.
I also removed the RS232 link between the K3 and P3 so that the K3 had a
direct serial
Olli, same here, no issues. Save K3 Configuration worked fine this morning.
Using 1.12.3.28.
73 de KE4WY Jim
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On
Exactly my thoughts Bob. I printed those two pages out and laminated them. Of
course, just in case, I did print out an extra copy of the manual to carry in
my extended go kit.
Jim WB8AZP
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On Jun 4, 2012, at 10:33 PM, Bob Cunnings bob.cunni...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Group,
I've just completed building KX1 # 2644, including the KXB3080 module,
and have discovered a problem.
All progress testing and alignment proceeded smoothly to the end of
both manuals. But I've noticed that when listening to the KX1's
transmitted signal (using my K3 as receiver)
John,
You will nost likely find the problem in the Low Pass Filter board. My
suspicion is that the LPF is not working and letting 2nd and 3rd
harmonic energy through - and the net effect is modulation of the KX1
output waveform.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 6/5/2012 8:25 AM, zen...@netspace.net.au
Hi Bill,
sorry I didn't mention it: Yes, using the latest K3 Utility, downloaded and
installed before upgrading to 4.51. Let's see if any other suggestions.
Thanks 73, Olli - DH8BQA
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From: Bill W4ZV btipp...@alum.mit.edu
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent:
Olli,
If you have not yet done so, shut everything down, re-boot the computer
and try again. Be certain you are saving the configuration file to an
area where you have permissions to save.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 6/5/2012 8:45 AM, Oliver Dröse wrote:
Hi Bill,
sorry I didn't mention it: Yes,
Thanks for that information. A Parameter Initialization (as described on page
28 of the current P3 manual) was the solution. My firmware version was 1.13 and
I have now upgraded to 1.16. Now that I have performed the upgrade this problem
should not re-occur.
Thanks to all those who took the
I seem to remember that one issue with Scott's programs is that he
sends the 'MODE' command before the band/freq. And, depending on your
settup, the freq re-sets the MODE.
Anyone able to comment on this?
..bill nr4c
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Go to http://www.n3fjp.com/ and scroll down the left side of the page and you
will find Join N3FJP Users Group. There they list a number of groups to
subscribe to (mostly Yahoo groups).
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Thanks Don! All that tried already, should have mentioned it, too, sorry.
Dick, K6KR, already contected me and suggest the only way to be really sure
there's no hardware problem (i.e. some defective cells in the EEPROM chip)
is to do an EEINIT. Will do that next week when back from radio
Unfortunately when lowering the aluminum mast this morning it snapped off at
the half way mark and bent some of the antenna element tubing. But I did
place a dummy load on the coax and as expected it was fine. I also checked
the connections everywhere and they were all tight. I heard from another
I strongly disagree, but since you don't seem to mind the posting of questions
regarding other topics
Beginning of exaggerated nonsense post:
I have a question for the group:
I have two K3's and I would like to know in the opinion of the group on which
side my John Deere tractor cab should
I'm about to venture into this but don't know what to expect. How does the
program interact with the K2 and what is the process/input during a QSO? Is it
all worth it?
I have the kit and the USB cable from Elecraft, and I'm about to build the
critter.
73
Steve
A K3 to K2 audio comparison changes a lot when 4.51 firmware is installed.
The change in the K3 was instantly noticeable.
So these days one must specify pre- or post-4.51.
73, Guy
On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 6:54 PM, Thomas Horsten tho...@horsten.com wrote:
Hi Gary,
Those observations, are
Hi Guys
If we add the K500 to the line up above of K3+P3+MK11, how does the K500 fit
in please and will I need any additional cables beyond the KPAK3AUX that I
have ordered with the Amplifier? Similarly how does the SteppIR controller
then fit in?
73 de Ray G3XLG
If possible I would like a copy of the KX1 sheets. I have ordered a KX1!
N8CEP
(good on QRZ)
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You guys have way too much time on your hands.
C'mon if a post relates to a K3, its OK.
Taking a stand on when a post might be weighted too much in another direction
is laughably foolish. :-)
Could I offer a diversion ? Sudan, ST2AR is on, try working him with your K3.
73,
Bob
K6UJ
Yes, isn't it amazing that a 4-year-old rig continues to receive the full
attention of the manufacturers and substantial improvements like this. I
can't think of any other company with such a great track record of
supporting customers of existing products. Especially fine that this comes
out when
Was there ever a version of K3Util that would connect to LPBridge?
I have seen screenshots of connections done in the past, and I think
some versions of K3Util that worked around the meta command block .
If there is a version of K3Util still available that works, please let me
know
with
The KPA-500 does not figure in the K3+P3+MKII chain ... As long as
you have the DB15HD Y cable (part of the KPAK3AUX cable set), you
can connect the KPA-500/K3 AUX cable to one leg and the MK II ACC
plug to the other and there will be no issue.
If you use the MK II PA PTT output for amplifier
Just got one built. Fun time. I had two issues both having to do with the 3080
LPF board. But the help from this forum (and Don, W3FPR) is super and I had it
fixed in just a couple hours.
Chuck, KE9UW
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On Jun 5, 2012, at 1:46 PM, N8CEP tu...@zoominternet.net wrote:
If
To my knowledge, no. I have been an LP-Bridge user from day 1
Monty K2DLJ
On Jun 5, 2012, at 3:46 PM, Adrian wrote:
Was there ever a version of K3Util that would connect to LPBridge?
I have seen screenshots of connections done in the past, and I think
some versions of K3Util that
Monty Shultes wrote
On Jun 5, 2012, at 3:46 PM, Adrian wrote:
Was there ever a version of K3Util that would connect to LPBridge?
To my knowledge, no. I have been an LP-Bridge user from day 1
I agree...LP-PAN beta unit #8.
73, Bill
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Sorry to piggyback on this but is there anyway to split COM ports so you can
utilize the K3 utility and the LP Bridge?
Just curious.
Keith
AG6AZ
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On Jun 5, 2012, at 1:35 PM, Bill W4ZV btipp...@alum.mit.edu wrote:
Monty Shultes wrote
On Jun 5,
The K3 Utility and LP Bridge can share the same COM port address for the
K3...just not simultaneously.
73, Bill
On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 4:39 PM, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote:
Sorry to piggyback on this but is there anyway to split COM ports so you
can utilize the K3 utility and the
That cannot be done - RS-232 must have only one set of line drivers on a
signal line.
A Y cable only works if one device has only receivers to listen in on
the data traffic.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 6/5/2012 4:39 PM, Keith Heimbold wrote:
Sorry to piggyback on this but is there anyway to split COM
Was there a satisfactory answer given for this issue? I don't notice the
problem of limited power on 10-20 meters but on 40 it shows up. Several
kick starts are required to see full power then it's smooth sailing.
I see adequate ALC and am driving the amp with ~25 watts from my K3. Kicking
up K3
In the past, Eric was clear that any post was okay if it related to anything
to do with Ham radio that an Elecraft owner might encounter, whether or not
it directly concerned an Elecraft rig. Years ago (I've been monitoring this
reflector since 2000) such threads covered how to send CW, adjust a
I guess I don't understand the need to have the K3 utility running all the
time, but if you want to do that, get a PC board with 2 COM ports.
Monty K2DLJ
On Jun 5, 2012, at 4:35 PM, Bill W4ZV wrote:
Monty Shultes wrote
On Jun 5, 2012, at 3:46 PM, Adrian wrote:
Was there ever a
I don't recall seeing an answer go by. I don't observe this anomaly,
however I'm pretty much a CW operator. I do notice that, if I've had
the power set to just light up the 500W LED and then turn the entire rig
off, when I turn it back on, the 550W LED will light up when I first
touch the
Monty Shultes wrote
I guess I don't understand the need to have the K3 utility running all the
time
A possible reason might be to use the terminal capabilities of the K3
Utility simultaneously with a logging program. But I'm sure Elecraft does
not want any potential interference while
Huh? What are you going to (physically) connect the second port to?!?
~iain / N6ML
On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 2:25 PM, Monty Shultes mon...@mindspring.com wrote:
I guess I don't understand the need to have the K3 utility running all the
time, but if you want to do that, get a PC board with 2
Correct.
But please limit replies to OT threads in the interest of improving SNR
on the list, and so I do not have to jump in and end them.
73,
Eric
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On 6/5/2012 2:06 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
In the past, Eric was clear that any post was okay if it
It's technically possible to do this with some additional software,
but I don't think that anyone would recommend it. Neither the K3 nor
any of the software concerned is designed to operate in an environment
where more than one entity is issuing commands to the K3 at the same
time.
It should be
Re:
I guess I don't understand the need to have the K3 utility running all the
time, but if you want to do that, get a PC board with 2 COM ports.
Monty K2DLJ
How does that work Monty, how can these two pc board comports be connected
to the K3 simultaneously?
When you say PC, do you mean a
Adrian,
As alternatives to a terminal only K3 Utility
I know Fldigi works through LP-Bridge (but that uses soundcard DATA A
mode or AFSK A mode) because I have used it along with NaP3.
I understand the deficiency - K3 Utility does it with no soundcard.
MMTTY may also work through LP-Bridge,
I have never done this so cannot comment further. Another poster referred to
what would be needed.
I do use MMTTY and Digipan and Kcomm with LP-Bridge. I use the K3 utility
solely for firmware updates.
I hope that is clear enough for an Aussie.
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On Jun 5, 2012, at 6:40
Hi Fred,
The situation you are describing (first touch of the paddle) is an indicator
that the K3 TX Gain might need to be touched up on one or more bands. Do the
calibration from the K3 Utility and if that doesn't do the trick look at the
fine tune instructions on the top of page 62 in the K3
VK7JB wrote
But I've noticed that when listening to the KX1's transmitted signal
(using my K3 as receiver) on 20m only is very raspy.
John,
I had a similar experience to you (though without the 30/80 module). My P3
showed strong 60Hz modulation of the output signal on 20m and a much
Re:
If LP-Bridge had a checkbox to permit the K3 Utility, it could also be used
simultaneously with other programs, allowing the Terminal function.
I spent a couple of days of testing and removed the use of the AI command
wherever I could in the K3 Utility a couple of years ago (June of 2010 as I
MMTTY, N1MM and other programs all work for me using one hardware serial
port and/or usb to serial as does DX4Win my logging program - by that I mean
all work at the same time on the single hardware port using LP_Bridge as the
virtual ports - works great!!! Try it and I believe you will like it.
This is the first in a series of operating tips I'll be posting for
the KX3 that will eventually be incorporated into an FAQ page on our
website.
If you have tips of your own to share with the list, feel free.
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VFO LOCK
Locking the VFO can be useful when operating mobile or portable,
Hello Stan,
A very interesting observation. I don't have a scope, but I'll re-work the
dummy load and receiver setup and see if that changes the raspy hum/buzz on
20m. If it doesn't resolve, then I'll avail myself of Don's repair service,
as I won't have the expertise to troubleshoot this kind
Using a different RF probe and meter, I re read the output of my KX1 using a
12 volt battery as a source:
3M 12.02 volts
7M 10.17volts
10M 10.3 volts
14M10.2 volts
I think this is a close as I am going to get. I have tried moving the coils
around the L2 torioid, but the figures do not get
Having just delt with a four band filter that acted that way, and having missed
the previous discussion here, may I simply point out, that soldering is
critical, especially around the toroids. I used three different coated wires,
and found they were all tempermental.Careful pre tinning is
The powered-off K3 loaded down the KEY IN line, placing the KPA500 in
transmit mode. It was drawing bias current, dissipating heat. After a
while, the heat sink temperature rose to the FAN1 threshold and the fan
came on.
As you said, the solution is to turn off the KPA500 (or place it in STBY
I'm using a small DEMI 6m preamp in the RX In/Out loop of the KXV3A, and
would like to be able to inform the radio of its gain so that the
S-meter and rx noise floor would accurately reflect the improved noise
figure due to the preamp. (s-meter reading would not be inflated, and
the lowered
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