Re: [Elecraft] MARS on KX3

I was a Navy-Marine Corps MARS member, then that branch was absorbed into Army MARS. While with Army MARS, I used my KX3 and KXPA100 out of the ham bands everyday of the week for net ops. The rig can be unlocked for out of band transmitusing software supplied by Elecraft. If I remember

Re: [Elecraft] Interesting Headphones

WARNING: LESS-THAN-POSITIVE RESPONSE BELOW I don't know... With three tattoos, two full beards and a man-bun on their page, I don't quite think I'm in their target demographic. I think their thing is simply equalizing the frequency response of each ear, no?  Just use the RX EQ on your K3. Al 

Re: [Elecraft] Interesting Headphones

I think the demographic they are shooting for is likely the folks who see friends paying $300 for super fancy headphones, and can't spend that kind of money... maybe those folks look different than you do... I know they don't look much like me. I do think they are quite interesting and I believe

Re: [Elecraft] Interesting Headphones

Ron - Thanks for the clarification. I had missed that the headphones are actually matched once you get them, and that can be re-done as needed. I think that really makes them attractive. I am going to share the link with locals, some of whom are not happy with what they are now using. I agree,

[Elecraft] "What would I do with a KX2?" contest winning videos

We've just completed our "What would you do with a KX2?" joint contest with K6UDA. Here are the winning videos that won a KX2. Pretty cool! See: https://youtu.be/xlDQu9GbbbY 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3s IPA IMD

I have the K3s feeding JUMA PA1000 with 8...10W. It is all OK here, we do not have the 15dB rule. Using IPA is to prevent 100W PA additional distorsion. Old QST Review gave only 25 dB for IPA 3rd order IMD. What might be IMD in present-day K3s IPA ? Any measures available? Benny OH9NB

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2M module install -- HELP

Never mind … Apparently it was just some garbage in VFO A. VFO B was on 144.00 where it should have been. A swap and copy of VFOs fixed the problem. > On Feb 3, 2017, at 3:37 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: > > Before I call tech support, thought I’d try here. > > Just

[Elecraft] KX3 2M module install -- HELP

Before I call tech support, thought I’d try here. Just installed in the 2M module in my KX3. I’m on the latest firmware rev. Gone over the setup instructions several times, and the parameters are all set properly — enabled, 50 Mhz IF, in the band map, etc. When I go to the 2M band, the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2M module install -- HELP

Yes, several times. Just looks like a minor glitch. See my note below. Thanks … Grant NQ5T > On Feb 3, 2017, at 3:51 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: > > Never mind … > > Apparently it was just some garbage in VFO A. VFO B was on 144.00 where it > should have been. A swap

Re: [Elecraft] Interesting Headphones

The demo is just a demo. According to the web site, the phones come equipped to repeat that process to acoustically match the specific earphones to your ears and apparently can be repeated as needed. It appears to match the audio level at eight different frequencies to each ear. Like many, my

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2M module install -- HELP

Have you shut down the radio and restarted it? -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-2M-module-install-HELP-tp7626439p7626442.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __

Re: [Elecraft] MARS on KX3

I used my KX3 on Army MARS without incident. Had no problems with MARS ALE or any of their digital modes (M110A). But I left due to family health issues. all you have to do a supplier Mars call sign to Ella craft and they will send you the proper software to unlock frequencies - executable runs

[Elecraft] MARS on KX3

I'm looking into possibly getting involved in MARS. The guy that runs it locally sent the following question about the KX3: Can the Elecraft KX3 be opened to permit full operation from 1.8mHz to 29. mHz and do they have installed TCXO (0.5%) frequency stability or the ability to install the

Re: [Elecraft] MARS on KX3

From the manual: Frequency Stability: +/- 1 ppm typical over 0-50 C. An extended temperature compenstation procedure can be applied for improved stability (refer to our KX3 web page). So for operation above 20 MHz, you need to do the extended temp compensation. I assume they don’t require

[Elecraft] ATU Matching Range

If you're ever wondering about the tuning range of an ATU, check out the blog of K6JCA: http://k6jca.blogspot.com/ Jeff has done a really thorough analysis of the KAT500, among others, and plotted the entire range it is capable of matching on a Smith chart. The plots show not only the

Re: [Elecraft] K3S goes Keydown

It probably would help to describe your antenna(s). John KK9A Dale Martin kg5u said: I've been operating my new K3S for about 2 months now and love it. Last week, however, something unexpected happened: as soon as I keyed the paddles or hit f1 to key the radio (CW), the radio went keydown.

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 display on start-up

South Atlantic Anomaly. On 2/1/2017 6:53 PM, Gary Hawkins wrote: I see the same issue with my KX3. However, since it goes away after a couple of seconds I've got use to it. Anyone have ideas on the cause? 73's Gary K6YOA On 2/1/2017 4:25 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] K3S goes Keydown

Many problems with 'RF in the shack' are caused by bad shield connections in PL259 plugs. It is also very typical for such problems to appear suddenly or intermittently. So if the problem persists when the K3S is connected only to a dummy load, change the coax patch lead as well. 73 from Ian

[Elecraft] 2013 KX3

This is my first time posting to this group. I'm hoping to own my first KX3 in a week or so. I'm picking up a used 2013 KX3. Is there anything I should look for to update HW wise when I recieve it. The current owner has said it has the latest FW. Looking forward to being an active QRPer with this

Re: [Elecraft] "What would I do with a KX2?" contest winning videos

Congrats to the winners 73, de Bill, N3JIX On Fri, Feb 3, 2017 at 4:23 PM Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft < e...@elecraft.com> wrote: > We've just completed our "What would you do with a KX2?" joint contest with > K6UDA. Here are the winning videos that won a KX2. Pretty cool! > See: >

Re: [Elecraft] "What would I do with a KX2?" contest winning videos

I've a story to add to the list. My wife, KI6SLX was lucky enough to win a KX2 at the Foothill Amateur Radio Society's winter banquet. She was very pleased. Her radio experience is all on VHF/UHF FM, so after digging in the manual for a while, she asked me, "Do you know how to set it up for

Re: [Elecraft] 2013 KX3

Hi Bob: Download the kx3 Utility program from the Elecraft web site and check the firmware version with what you have in the KX3. http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/KX3_software.htm The owner's manual has all the information for checking and downloading new firmware. If you did not get one with our

Re: [Elecraft] 2013 KX3

Hi Bob, I got KX3 s/n 2000 as a kit. After reviewing the KX3 mod page I have just ordered the ball bearing optical encoder to replace the supplied magnetic with sleeve bearing encoder. I also ordered the heavier duty heat sink. Both are standard on current KX3s. Enjoy your KX3, it is now my top

[Elecraft] February Special!!

Man, I really want to exercise the KAT500/KPA500 $100 off plus Free Shipping deal... Don't think I can scrape that much cash together before 28 Feb, though Heck of a deal! -- __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Handling Copperweld wire

I presume you're talking of the stranded stuff. Some of that is poorly made. Years ago, I had a number of wire antennas fail because the strands rubbed each other in the wind, scraping off the thin coating coating, then rusting. After that, I went with solid or insulated, stranded copperweld.

Re: [Elecraft] K3S goes Keydown

Hi Dale, Sounds like RF is getting in somewhere, somehow! Have you noticed if it's band specific? Frequency specific? This happens to me once in a while, and then mysteriously disappears! 73 de Jim - KE8G Sent from my iPad > On Feb 3, 2017, at 9:18 AM, Dale Martin wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] K3S goes Keydown

Are you by chance running an end fed wire? 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z http://www.nk7z.net On 02/03/2017 07:18 AM, Dale Martin wrote: I've been operating my new K3S for about 2 months now and love it. Last week, however, something unexpected happened: as soon as I keyed the paddles or hit f1

Re: [Elecraft] K3S goes Keydown

Dale, You have received some good suggestions. I will add look into a common mode choke on you feed line. You may have one already, if so it may be marginal and a second one may solve your problems. Robie - AJ4F > On Feb 3, 2017, at 09:35, Don Wilhelm wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] K3S goes Keydown

Dale, Try it on a dummy load instead or your antenna. If the problem is "cured", then look for a problem in your antenna system - RF is getting back into your shack. If the problem persists on the dummy load, contact K3support. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/3/2017 10:18 AM, Dale Martin wrote: Last

[Elecraft] K144XV Implementation and Trades/WTB

All: I picked up an K144XV, a KXV3A and a K3EXREF at a hamfest last weekend from the estate of an SK. It was boxed as if to say that the hardware is all I need to implement a GPS synchronized transverter in a K3 - minus the GPS Rx. I'm not sure that is the case. (I have a 10 MHz Zyfer GPS

[Elecraft] K3S goes Keydown

I've been operating my new K3S for about 2 months now and love it. Last week, however, something unexpected happened: as soon as I keyed the paddles or hit f1 to key the radio (CW), the radio went keydown. Only by running the power down below 50-70 watts does it finally key up. It has