Re: [Elecraft] K3 error message help needed

Paul, Is your key or bug closed. I believe that will give err key message. WA9HUP John - Original Message - From: "Paul" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 8:01:52 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 error message help needed My K3 displays ERR

Re: [Elecraft] Preamps in K3s

Thanks Frank. Note that with K3 firmware 5.58 and above, preamp 2 is usable on 17-6 m. cheers, Fred KE7X For all KE7X Elecraft books, see www.ke7x.com From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of

[Elecraft] K3 error message help needed

My K3 displays ERR KEY when it is turned on. I've been away from it since this morning and it was working FB then. It will not xmit now. I searched thru the Cady book but no joy. Can anyone provide advice (ok help) to get back to normal operation.73Paul nu4c Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A

Re: [Elecraft] K3 error message help needed

Paul, Something is closing either the key or paddles or PTT - if you have the RS-232 port set to key or PTT fom either DTR or RTS, that is a possible cause as well. Disconnect everything from the K3 except power and the antenna and power it on. Replace things one at a time to see which

[Elecraft] Preamps in K3s

I'm confused a bit about how the Preamps in my K3s work. When Preamp2 is engaged are the preamps stacked for a total of 30db additional gain or does the Preamp2 engagement disengage Preamp1 for a total of 20dB? Or perhaps they are both engaged for a total of 20db with Pre2 boosting over Pre1 by

Re: [Elecraft] Preamps in K3s

I had to refer to the manual for this. Pre 1 is available for all bands and has 10 dB gain. Pre 2 is available for 12/10/6 M and has 20 dB gain. They are not stacked. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 10, 2017, at 9:48 AM, Jim Miller wrote: > > I'm confused a

Re: [Elecraft] Preamps in K3s

I likewise read all info in the K3s manual. Your interpretation is one that could be true but it isn't spelled out. 73 Jim ab3cv On Jun 10, 2017, at 11:22 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: I had to refer to the manual for this. Pre 1 is available for all bands and has 10

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/P3 external power source

It all depends on chemistry. The "rules" we had for NiCd and NiMH don't apply anymore. Generalizations about batteries will get people in trouble with Li chem batteries. If not a fire then possibly a ruined battery pack or worse, radio. As an anecdote. I witnessed a HAZMAT training session

Re: [Elecraft] Preamps in K3s

Hi Jim, Fred Cady's excellent K3 Manual, 3rd edition, spells it out in detail in Table 7-3. "The firmware prevents you from making these choices. The hardware cannot handle a 30 dB preamplification." 73 Frank W3LPL - Original Message - From: "Jim Miller"

Re: [Elecraft] K3 V5.6 beta FW doesn't ....

Fred, That of course works. getting 15 db P2 gain on 17M and 17 db on 15M. 12M shows 20 db P2 gain. Can finally hears some noise on 15M. 73 & TU Brian/K3KO On 6/10/2017 18:07 PM, Cady, Fred wrote: You have to go to 17 and 15 meters and go into the CONFIG:PREAMP2 menu and turn it on for those

Re: [Elecraft] Counterpoises and Grounding

Jim, lets stop talking about grounds totally when dealing with RF, it's just a confusion factor when it comes to discussions. unless we are talking about as NEC and others when they correctly call it a "Safety Ground" or a "Grounding Conductor" and make sure that everyone understands the

Re: [Elecraft] Counterpoises and Grounding

On Sat,6/10/2017 12:39 PM, Fred Moore wrote: Jim, lets stop talking about grounds totally when dealing with RF, it's just a confusion factor when it comes to discussions. That's what I said. unless we are talking about as NEC and others when they correctly call it a "Safety Ground" or a

Re: [Elecraft] Counterpoises and Grounding

Jim please accept my apologies, I didn't realize that since you have written extensively on the subject and actually had a website that no one else is allowed to comment without being chastised for contributions. I have made myself a note to never reply to any conversation you are currently or

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 water resistant case

I would not buy a waterproof case from Walmart. Your choices are Pelican or equivalent. I'm speaking from canoe tripping experience. 73 Mike va3mw On Sat, Jun 10, 2017 at 5:05 PM, Stephen Peterson wrote: > For a rafting trip down Cataract Canyon of the Colorado I was

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 water resistant case

Which begs a question I've pondered for awhile now ... "Why are they called 'Pelican' and not 'Elephant' cases?" Pelicans are fairly sturdy in the temperature department, but not so much if predators are around. Armadillo's don't survive vehicular traffic well so that might not be any better

[Elecraft] K3 V5.6 beta FW doesn't ....

allow access of PREAMP 2 on 15 & 17M. The notes seem to indicate it should. This is on an 8xxx S/N K3 with upgrades. Preamp 2 still shows up on 12-6M. 73 de Brian/K3KO __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/P3 external power source

Bill's observation was for LiPoly. They're close to 4 V per cell. 3 gave me around 11.7 to 11.8 fully charged, so 4 in series would be near 16 V. My 4S1P LiFePO4 right off the charger measures 13.8 V, but that drops to around 12.7 almost immediately after I apply a load. 73, Fred ["Skip"]

[Elecraft] KX2 water resistant case

For a rafting trip down Cataract Canyon of the Colorado I was looking for a water resistant case for the KX2. Walmart came through with an "Outdoor Products, Watertight Case-Small, model 185OP". The case is an almost perfect fit for the KX2 with just enough room for the paddles, earbuds, and

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 water resistant case

If you use a zip lock bag, get an aLOKSAK. Basically a mil-spec zip lock bag. https://loksak.com/aloksak/ wunder Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jun 10, 2017, at 4:40 PM, nate t wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] Counterpoises and Grounding

On Sat,6/10/2017 11:40 AM, Stan GW3SRM wrote: I note that the subject of counterpoises has been debated many times in this forum but I have not seen the subject of tuneable artificial grounds discussed. Fundamental concepts like this are very well addressed in the classic references on

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 water resistant case

If you seal it well, a "zip-lock" bag will protect the radio from water damage. If you want it to also protect from impact damage too, go all the way and get a pelican case. Wild elephants could trample over a pelican case and it would suffer no harm. That may be an exaggeration, but they are

Re: [Elecraft] Counterpoises and Grounding

Jim sort of nailed it. :) Mike va3mw On Sat, Jun 10, 2017 at 4:59 PM, Fred Moore wrote: > Jim please accept my apologies, I didn't realize that since you have > written extensively on the subject and actually had a website that no > one else is allowed to comment without being

Re: [Elecraft] Preamps in K3s

Hi Brian, You have to go to 17 and 15 meters and go into the CONFIG:PREAMP2 menu and turn it on for those bands. Cheers, Fred KE7X From: brian Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2017 11:49 AM To: Cady, Fred Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Preamps in K3s

Re: [Elecraft] K3 error message help needed

Thanks to all. WA9HUP, K2TK, W3FPR you guys nailed it. Newspaper on paddles, not good.73Paul nu4c Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Don Wilhelm Date: 6/10/17 12:31 (GMT-05:00) To: Paul , elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 water resistant case

I have a "B Outdoor cases type 1000" pelican style case that ($30 on amazon) I'm working on building into something like this: http://swling.com/blog/2015/11/scotts-elecraft-kx3-go-box/ I would trust it in the rain, but not out on a river. Plastic seems a bit cheaper than Pelican brand...lacks

Re: [Elecraft] K3 V5.6 beta FW doesn't ....

You have to go to 17 and 15 meters and go into the CONFIG:PREAMP2 menu and turn it on for those bands. Cheers, Fred KE7X From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of brian Sent: Saturday, June

[Elecraft] Counterpoises and Grounding

I note that the subject of counterpoises has been debated many times in this forum but I have not seen the subject of tuneable artificial grounds discussed. As no doubt many are aware, operating from a location remote from the ground has its problems in ensuring effective grounding, especially

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 water resistant case

I used a dietary supplement container with a large screw top lid on my trip through the Grand Cañon. Worked well and held everything dry. 72, Bob KI0G > On Jun 10, 2017, at 4:09 PM, Michael Walker wrote: > > I would not buy a waterproof case from Walmart. > > Your

[Elecraft] [KX3] HI CUR error with 2m module

I'm pretty sure I've seen something about this before. I just got my KX3-2M that I ordered at Sea-Pac, and installed it in my radio tonight. Everything seems OK except when I try to transmit I get a HI CUR error unless I keep output power below 1.2 watts. I'm running from a 35A linear PS so

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/P3 external power source

Thanks, Fred. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 10, 2017, at 3:21 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > Bill's observation was for LiPoly. They're close to 4 V per cell. 3 gave me > around 11.7 to 11.8 fully charged, so 4 in series would be near 16 V. My > 4S1P

Re: [Elecraft] mic

Tried both condenser and dynamic. I have settled on the dynamic (mxl bcd-1) as it picks up a lot less background sounds. The condensers work very well but even pick up my wife talking the the dog downstairs! I do use a noise gate and preamp. Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On Jun 10,

Re: [Elecraft] mic

Yes, sir... I get that. I'm an old Infantryman/Aviator... almost a requirement for me to have GOOD headphones and properly tuned receive audio. Someday I'll demo the high end headsets and see if it is anything I want to do I wore a CVC helmet for years with a boom mic with a lip switch...

[Elecraft] KX2 Waterproof Case

For the first time in my life, I will disagree with Don.  A zip-lock bag will not protect your KX2 or even M in the event of a capsize.  I speak not from theory or opinion, but as an expert kayak capsizer.  Tested and true.  You need the type of Pelican case that has an O-ring, not some of

Re: [Elecraft] mic

Customized large capsule condenser mic on a Heil PL2T boom using ONYX Blackjack for power supply/control. Everyone pissed and moaned that it wouldn't work, was too much trouble, overkill, yadda , yadda, blah. Love it! At least 15 people have offered to buy it from me for twice what I have in

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 water resistant case

On 6/10/2017 8:23 PM, kevino z wrote: I think the Pelican 1200 is a better fit for the KX2 or KX3, since it gives room for the Mic and the paddle (and heatsink if you have one). Agreed. I use the Pelican 1200 for the KX2 plus accessories, and the manual that I need to refer to from time to

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

Good Evening, Please join us tomorrow on: 14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday (3 PM PDT Sunday) 7045 kHz at z Monday (5 PM PDT Sunday) 73, Kevin. KD5ONS - __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Counterpoises and Grounding

Yep Bob K3DJC On Sat, 10 Jun 2017 19:58:01 -0400 Michael Walker writes: > Jim sort of nailed it. > > :) > > Mike va3mw > > On Sat, Jun 10, 2017 at 4:59 PM, Fred Moore wrote: > > > Jim please accept my apologies, I didn't realize that since you >

[Elecraft] mic

Hi I am a new owner of a K3 and I am curious what others are using for mics? A boom mic is my is my preference as opposed to a headset arrangement. Any info appreciated. 73, Steve W1DXH __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] (KX1) Can KXAT1 tune a doublet?

The KXAT1 manual states that it can tune a *coaxial* dipole.  It also states that the KXAT1 is optimized to tune random wires. I'd like to know if any fellow KX1 owners have successfully tuned a 300 ohm twin-lead fed 44, 66 or 88 foot doublet with the KXAT1 for 40 and 20 meters? Or, do I

Re: [Elecraft] mic

Well, it DOES take some fiddling to get it all the way it needs to be. First thing is to make sure it is set for Cardoid and not OMNI... The ONYX Blackjack gives me a little control as a pre, but I find that based on the parts and construction mods I made, I don't have extraneous noise pickup.

Re: [Elecraft] mic

Clay: What condenser capsule did you put in the 990 housing. Just curious. I am using the Behringer Shark DSP 110 as a preamp, low cut, and noise gate. You can find them used for about $50. Turn off phantom power with the dynamic mic. I use the same setup with condensers - just turn on the

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 water resistant case

I think the Pelican 1200 is a better fit for the KX2 or KX3, since it gives room for the Mic and the paddle (and heatsink if you have one). -Kevin (KK4YEL) No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced ! > On Jun 10,

Re: [Elecraft] mic

Personally I prefer the headset, have several. I do not sit still enough for a boom. My mike is always right in front of my face where it needs to be and I need the earphones to hear properly anyway. On Sat, Jun 10, 2017 at 10:02 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > Customized large

[Elecraft] K3 Mic

Hi, I use a Heil PR 781 with the Heil PL2T boom. Audio reports from my contacts are always good and the K3s transmit audio settings allowed me to taylor the audio to my voice. 73, John WB4YAL Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing