[Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.82

In a recent message, wayne burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote ... K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.82 (with DSP rev 2.00) is now available. See release notes below. Many thanks for the latest firmware - all installed successfully and apparently working okay. In a future release, would it be

Re: [Elecraft] Dynamic Mics on K3

Don Wilhelm ha scritto: Giulio, You did not say what microphones you were trying to use, only that they were 'dynamic'. Are you attempting to use Pro-Audio microphones? If so, check out the information provided by Jim Brown K9YC at http://haminterfacing.pdf/. Do your microphones have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.80: Improvements to AFSK-A, DATA-A, SSB, AM, FM, DVR

hi Wayne, wayne burdick schrieb am 10 Feb 2009 um 15:00: * SSB/DATA-A/AFSK-A TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL: Power output in these modes now more closely tracks TUNE power. We recommend setting CONFIG:TXG VCE to 0.0 dB after loading this release, then adjusting only if necessary. * DATA MODE ALC

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Birdies

My K3, 10w Kit version haven't remarkable Birdies, but I am to order the second receiver unit KRX3. So my question is: is the new option responsible of more Birdies? thanks for any answer 73 I0cg Italy -- Message: 1 Date:

[Elecraft] ElectroVoice 664 mic to K3?

Hello, I have a EV664 Dynamic Cardioid mic which I used with Orion II thru a W2IHY box. The 664 has a four pin XLR plug from its' base. Question: 1. Can I use this directly into the K3? Without using the W2IHY.. 2. What are the pinouts to make it work with K3 into front panel? 73 Tom CX7TT

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.82

I installed the new beta last and tested the new output power control. I don't see any improvement in PSK31 output power using DATA A mode. I still get nearly twice the output power than I have dialed in by the PWR knob. In the previous firmware, the measure output power in CW modes agreed with

Re: [Elecraft] K3 no power output

Make sure that you are not in test mode. Is the TX panel indicator flashing? If so press and hold TEST to turn it off. Steve N9SZ Dave N1IX wrote: -I just received a new to me K3. It is a recent serial number 18XX. -The receiver works fine but there is no output power. It goes into transmit

[Elecraft] K2/100 problem on 80 meters

From Don W3FPR But, if you have added the KPA100UPKT, I must ask if your upgrade kit included a new C31 capacitor of 0.22 uF value. Many KPA100UPKT kits did not include this capacitor until recently. If this situation fits your case, send an email to pa...@elecraft.com asking for a new

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.82

Hi Steve, Seems to work correctly here even if I exceed the recommended 5 bars of ALC. 73 Doug N3QW - Original Message - From: steven.zabarn...@notes.udayton.edu To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 9:16 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev.

[Elecraft] K3 to THP 1.5KFx connector

I researched the 5 pin DIN connector that is on the back of the THP 1.5KFx amp's Yaesu interface jack and have a part number. This will enable any K3 which has the pullup resistors for band data installed on the KIO3 through the ALC mod or factory cut in to output band data to the amp and have it

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.82

On Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:16:45 -0500, you wrote: I installed the new beta last and tested the new output power control. I don't see any improvement in PSK31 output power using DATA A mode. I still get nearly twice the output power than I have dialed in by the PWR knob. In the previous firmware,

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 problem on 80 meters

Pierre, Yes, there was an early version of the KPA100UPKT and only a few were shipped. You may not need all the added parts - they were added because some KPA100 owners had added mods to correct other problems, so the parts were added to allow any KPA100 to be restored to the standard parts.

[Elecraft] Fwd: Can not set KDVR3 to Nor.

Hello everybody, Today I installed the KDVR3 module. The assembly was uneventful but when I turned on the K3 and tried to enable the voice recorder in the config menu, I found out that I was not able to set the KDVR3 from not inst to nor. The problem only occurs with the KDVR3 and not with all

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Can not set KDVR3 to Nor.

Maarten, Is your firmware up-to-date? 73, Ad (pe1ftv) _ From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Maarten van Rossum Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 4:37 PM To: Elecraft Group Subject: [Elecraft] Fwd: Can not set KDVR3 to Nor.

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Can not set KDVR3 to Nor.

Oeps, I completely forgot How could I forget. All is fine now. Thanks Ad. 73, Maarten 2009/2/11 Ad Spaninks (pe1ftv) a.spanin...@chello.nl Maarten, Is your firmware up-to-date? 73, Ad (pe1ftv) -- *From:* elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.82

I don't see a problem with CW on my K3 (29.4W measured, 30W requested,) but there are definitely still problems with excessive power output in DATA-A. DATA-A initially output the correct power, but after switching to AFSK-A and back to DATA-A, I get well over 2x the requested power out

Re: [Elecraft] K3 to THP 1.5KFx connector

Are you sure that is what it is? The plug on the back of my THP HL50 and HL1.2K amplifiers ares not 5 pin 240 dins. They look almost right, but are not. Mike Jim Spears wrote: I researched the 5 pin DIN connector that is on the back of the THP 1.5KFx amp's Yaesu interface jack and have a

[Elecraft] All new K3s include Neg. ALC and Band Data pull-ups

ALL new K3s shipping now include the negative ALC mod and the pull-up resistors on the band data outputs. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Jim Spears wrote: I researched the 5 pin DIN connector that is on the back of the THP 1.5KFx amp's Yaesu interface jack and have a part number. This will enable any

Re: [Elecraft] Dynamic Mics on K3

On Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:15:40 +0100, Giulio Pico - IW3HVB wrote: Currently I'm using a Shure SM57 dynamic mic. Hello Giulio, That mic will work just fine with a K3. I use an RE16, which is electrically quite similar. A correction to the link that Don gave you. It's

Re: [Elecraft] ElectroVoice 664 mic to K3?

On Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:51:24 -0200, TMorton wrote: I have a EV664 Dynamic Cardioid mic which I used with Orion II thru a W2IHY box. The 664 has a four pin XLR plug from its' base. The EV 664 is the grandfather to the RE16 that I use, and is an excellent choice for ham radio. You should feed

Re: [Elecraft] Dynamic Mics on K3

With any pro mic, you should adjust the TX equalizer to reduce the level of the lowest audio bands and boost the level of the two highest bands. The TXEQ settings in my K3 are: Jim's settings look good for standard bandwidth SSB. For the K3's ESSB mode, I would rein-in on the EQ extremes,

[Elecraft] Mic Audio Problems with K3 and DXD

This query goes to anyone out there who might be using a K3 with a TopTen DX Doubler. I recently got my new K3, and now have it and an FT1000MP connected to a DXD in a SO2R setup, using prefabricated cables purchased from TopTen, and a Heil Proset plus headset. All is well with the MP,

[Elecraft] KAT3 auto select by high SWR?

I've been wondering if there is a setting I might have missed which tells the KAT3 to seek a better SWR as I change bands or go to different areas of a given band. I always have to tap the ATU-Tune button to have it adjust for a given location I am on, is there any setting I've missed to have

Re: [Elecraft] Dynamic Mics on K3

On Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:02:29 -0500, Paul Christensen wrote: Jim's settings look good for standard bandwidth SSB. For the K3's ESSB mode, I would rein-in on the EQ extremes, and try a cut at 200Hz. The 50-100Hz bands can be flat or even boosted slightly, depending on the response of the mic.

Re: [Elecraft] Mic Audio Problems with K3 and DXD

Study the same link on Ham Interfacing I just posted in the mic threads. Following the hum/buzz recommendations will probably solve your problems. 73, Jim Brown K9YC --Original Message Text--- From: Donald Butler Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:18:09 -0700 If so, any suggestions?

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 auto select by high SWR?

I do hope that Elecraft has high on its list of future of K3 upgrades - multiple tuner memory settings per band and even auto-tune. Dan -- N3ND __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 auto select by high SWR?

This has been on the list for some time. However the VFO IND function has been at the top and has Wayne's full attention. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Wed Feb 11 11:46 , Dan Atchison sent: I do hope that Elecraft has high on its list of future of K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 to THP 1.5KFx connector

The Yaesu band data connector on the back of the 1.5KFx is really a 6-pin DIN connector. They only use 5 of the pins (the center pin is not connected to anything). So you can use the expensive 5-pin 240-degree DIN, or you can use the cheap 6-pin DIN (Mouser part number 71-0276 @ 66-cents).

[Elecraft] K3 configuration finalization plus diversity receive antenna question

Dear group, I'm just about ready to place my order for a K3 (hopefully by tomorrow.yay!) After some good discussions with list members, I think I've finally narrowed down my option choices: * K3/100 kit * KAT3 ATU * KBPF3 gen. cov. Module (1 unit, will be placed on

[Elecraft] K3 PA3000.. you can dream, can't you?

Fun stuff - I'm not quite looking for the KPA1000, but this is where I'd ultimately like to go design and homebrew-wise if I could try, someday.. maybe. (I saw QEX had an article Oct/2006 for a tokyo-style amp - these hams based theirs on that design)

[Elecraft] K3 Sub and Main Synchronization

Today when I turned on my K3 #806 I noticed that when the sub and main vfos were both on the same frequency they sub and main receivers were not quite on the same frequency. I would guess by the wavering that they are probably 2 to 5 hz off per second. The wavering is heard in the band noise on

[Elecraft] Calibration of KXV3 module

Dear group, Page 50 of the user manual states that a 50 ohm resistor should be attached to the XVTR OUT jack for calibration. If I don't have a resistor, can I use a 50 ohm BNC stubby HT antenna instead since output is only 1 mW? 73, James KC2UEE

[Elecraft] Modulation on XV144 was: Dynamic mics on a K3

After a few good suggestions by Don, Jim and Fern I run a few more tests, coming at the conclusion that the problem was not the MIC, or its interfacing with the K3 or the radio itself. The audio on HF bands is simply perfect, with or without compression (and comp acts exactly as it should). But

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PA3000.. you can dream, can't you?

If interested there's a guy named Yuri near Seattle who has a board with 12 MRF- 150s on it that he tested I think with 25W drive for 1.1KW output. I don't recall what the power supply was. Think he wanted something like $350 for it. Add may still be on QRZ.com. -

Re: [Elecraft] Calibration of KXV3 module

Will the stubby helical whip really be 50ohms at the freq out from the XVTR OUT jack? Are you willing to bet your calibration on it? Mark AD5SS On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 3:26 PM, James Sarte kc2...@gmail.com wrote: Dear group, Page 50 of the user manual states that a 50 ohm resistor should

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PA3000.. you can dream, can't you?

With that kind of drive requirement, you could skip the 100 watt amp on the K2 or K3 and go directly to about 700 watts out using the QRP versions for about the same cost. 73 Rick K7MW LaConner, WA On Feb 11, 2009, at 1:38 PM, Greg - AB7R wrote: If interested there's a guy named Yuri

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub and Main Synchronization

Have you checked the 3rd decimal digit (Hz) by switching in FINE? I once had this and noticed that this digit which isn't normally displayed was different for MAIN and SUB 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF Tom, N5GE wrote: Today when I turned on my K3 #806 I noticed that when the sub and main

[Elecraft] WTB KPA 100 and/or KAT-100-1

Anyone have either item above you are not using and would consider selling? Please contact me off list at mycall at charter.net Thanks, Larry W8CCY__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub and Main Synchronization

Have you set the filter offsets to the same value? Andreas, N6NU -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom, N5GE Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 1:23 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Sub and Main

Re: [Elecraft] Calibration of KXV3 module

Hi Stephen, Yes, I'm familiar with 50 ohm BNC network terminators. This will work without issue and get me properly calibrated? Otherwise, I can always get an SO239 to BNC adapter and run a cable into my 300w 50 ohm dummy load. 73, James KC2UEE _ From: Stephen Prior

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 auto select by high SWR?

The antenna I am using is an 80 m loop 7 m off the ground. I use 3549 and 3975 needs retuning. I use 7055 and 7280 needs retuning. multiple tuner memory settings per band would be nice. If it rains then I re tune again. Auto tune, select table, might even be better. 73, Ty, W1TF, K3 #696

[Elecraft] 12v acc out

New K3 #2626. Manual says 12v acc socket switched. That mean only on transmit or only when radio on you get 12v??I need to learn K3 speak. k9il __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] WTB: 6KHz AM Filter

Dear group, Hopefully a wanted-to-buy ad is permitted on the reflector, but I'm wondering if someone has a 6 KHz AM filter they're willing to sell? Elecraft is back-ordered until 20 March, and I would like to assemble my kit all at one time. I will be placing the AM filter on the main RF

Re: [Elecraft] Modulation on XV144 was: Dynamic mics on a K3

Giulio, Unless the XV144 is operating in a non-linear region, it should not distort the SSB signal. Should be easy enough to check the linearity if you have a good power meter for 144 MHz. Go to CW and drive the transverter with 1/10 the normal power - it should have 1/10 the normal output

Re: [Elecraft] Calibration of KXV3 module

This will not work. The HT antenna is almost guaranteed -not- to be 50 ohms, especially at the nominal 28 MHz output of the xv port. The only place this antenna will be even close to resonance is at its operating fequency (I'm assumung 144 or 432 MHz). And HT antennas are notoiously variable

Re: [Elecraft] 12v acc out

That means voltage is available at the 12V ACC socket when the K3 is 'switched on' - no relationship with transmit. That labeling is consistent with what has been used for years on audio equipment - the non-switched receptacles are always on, and the switched receptacles are powered only when

Re: [Elecraft] Calibration of KXV3 module

Hi Eric, Yes, I stand corrected. I will use a 50 ohm dummy load with an SO239 to BNC adapter when it comes time to calibrate. Also, someone suggested using a 50 ohm terminator plug as used in computer networks. That sounded like a pretty interesting idea. 73, James KC2UEE -Original

[Elecraft] Thank you Elecraft reflector group!!!

Dear all, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone on the reflector list that has taken the time to answer my questions. It's this level of support and interaction that I really appreciate and enjoy. This reflector group played a huge role in helping me decide what my next rig should be,

Re: [Elecraft] Modulation on XV144 was: Dynamic mics on a K3

Don Wilhelm ha scritto: Giulio, Unless the XV144 is operating in a non-linear region, it should not distort the SSB signal. Exactly I tried to redo some calibration of the quiescent current and the filters to peak the linearity, and now the problem is gone. Now the signal is perfect

Re: [Elecraft] Thank you Elecraft reflector group!!!

Thanks Jim! We really appreciate your support and vote of confidence. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft _..._ -Original Message- From: James Sarte kc2...@gmail.com Date: Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009 3:28 pm Subject: [Elecraft] Thank you Elecraft reflector group!!! To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Dynamic Mics on K3

On Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:36:46 +, Dave G4AON wrote: I am not sure why you are trying to use a balanced mic with the K3. Perhaps because it's bought and paid for, and because it works quite well. That's why I do it! There's nothing wrong (or even unusual) with using a balanced mic with the

[Elecraft] New I/O mod kit E850237

For those wanting TTL outputs on the I/O board, you may now replace your old board with a new one. $15.00 plus shipping. This is an alternative to soldering the 2.2k resistors on the old board. Mike W0MU __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Thank you Elecraft reflector group!!!

On Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:28:28 -0500 James Sarte kc2...@gmail.com wrote: Dear all, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone on the reflector list that has taken the time to answer my questions. It's this level of support and interaction that I really appreciate and enjoy. This

[Elecraft] K3 acc 12v

Tnx for the off reflector answer guys. Had this radio on for 4 days! A lot to learn k9il __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Fwd: [NCDXC Chat] Recommended Headset

BOY!!! I wish I'd heard about this K3 offer earlier as I'd purchased the Heil Pro-Set (IC) to the tune of $$$150.00! from Elecraft!! Darn!!! Jim/nn6ee ---BeginMessage--- At the Monday NCCC meeting I recommended a boomset that is sold by W2ENY I have received excellent on the

[Elecraft] Terminal for Mac users

As a long suffering Macintosh user I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered that Elecraft actually makes a version of the K3 utility available for us Mac users. However my original euphoria was tempered a bit when I discovered our version was missing the very useful Terminal program.

Re: [Elecraft] New I/O mod kit E850237 K3

Sorry K3. All I was told that this board had the pull up resistor installed. W0MU A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over. Ben Franklin -Original Message- From: Terry Price [mailto:w...@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Re: [Elecraft] Thank you Elecraft reflector group!!!

Excellent reasons to post an *answer* ON the reflector. 1) Without going into people's motives, from time to time someone will make a mistake answering a question for another. They'll make a wrong assumption or simply be incorrect in their understanding. When that answer is posted publicly,

Re: [Elecraft] Calibration of KXV3 module

If you use a dummy load, you may wish to be certain it's okay for VHF. Some dummy loads which are primarily designed for HF frequencies become rather reactive on VHF. I think the length of the internal leads in the device had some inductance and/or capacitance to the mix and, therefore, below

[Elecraft] K2-XV222 RFI Susceptibility Problems - a solution found

A couple of weeks ago I posted here regarding a problem whereby transmitting on my 6m rig cause my XV222 (connected to K2/K60XV) to key up. It appears that if any moderate amount of stray RF ends up on the tranmit IF line (probably due to imperfect shielding of the transverter rear panel

Re: [Elecraft] Terminal for Mac users

Ive talked with David Flemming about the terminal once and other than my inquiry he has not had any other requests for it. I assume if there is enough interest he may take the time to code it. 73 Greg AB7R -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Thank you Elecraft reflector group!!!

Ron, Well put. I have been on this reflector... I think from its inception. We can all drift off or get terse or etc., just humans. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]

Re: [Elecraft] K3 configuration finalization plus diversity receive antenna question

Hi Bruce, No, the 13KHz filter will be used for AM SW/MW/LW reception, not FM on the sub. The other FM filter on the main will only be used for 10m FM TX/RX. Here's an excerpt from a conversation I had with another fellow regarding the use of FM filters for AM broadcast reception:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Birdies

My experience is a definite yes.  However,  if you spend some time in position the cables, the birdies can be reduced.  Some patience is required.   73   Johnny VR2XMC --- 2009年2月11日 星期三，Giuliano giulian...@virgilio.it 寫道﹕ 寄件人: Giuliano giulian...@virgilio.it 主題: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Birdies 收件人:

Re: [Elecraft] Thank you Elecraft reflector group!!!

It's also hugely important that the Owners of Elecraft, and principal designers of the radio, regularly read the reflector, pay attention to their customers problems, needs, and desires, and actively respond both with solid answers, and with solutions in the form of the evolution of the radio!

Re: [Elecraft] Terminal for Mac users

If you really need a terminal emulator and can't whip one up quickly, you can try the one that is built into AVR Tools: http://homepage.mac.com/chen/w7ay/AVR%20Tools/index.html Use the download tab at the top of the page. Once launched, just select New Session from the file menu, then tab

Re: [Elecraft] Dynamic Mics on K3

Giulio, Your problem is easy to fix. I also use a Shure SM 57 on my K3. It is a professional microphone, and is Low Impedance. You need to use an in-line impedance matching transformer. I use a Shure A95UF with an adaptor cable I made myself. They are inexpensive and work very well.

[Elecraft] (no subject)

Ok I read the manual and I have been unable to program the m1-m4 keys or the 0-9 keys. I can program a normal memory just fine. Is there a menu setting that I am missing or did I have to do something in the K3 utility program to get this to work? Mike W0MU A slip of the foot you may soon

Re: [Elecraft] Terminal for Mac users

Add me as an interested Mac user and K3 owner who'd like to see it. 73, Oliver Johns, W6ODJ On Feb 11, 2009, at 5:23 PM, Greg wrote: Ive talked with David Flemming about the terminal once and other than my inquiry he has not had any other requests for it. I assume if there is enough

Re: [Elecraft] Dynamic Mics on K3

Giulio, I had a brain fade I just realized, I only use the Shure A95 transformer when driving the High Impedance input of my Collins. But that is something to keep in mind. The K3 input should accept the SM57 directly with the proper cable wiring. You are correct: your problem

[Elecraft] Dead K2 After nearby power surge

I also just noticed that the power output transistors Q7 and Q8 are getting warm when the power is on. I did not say before but, their is no display or any other activity on the control board or front panel. Fred, KC9QQ __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Dead K2 After nearby power surge

KC9QQ wrote: I also just noticed that the power output transistors Q7 and Q8 are getting warm when the power is on. I did not say before but, their is no display or any other activity on the control board or front panel. Fred, KC9QQ

[Elecraft] terminal window in k3 utility

Is this actually a full duplex serial connection to the k3? I am totally blind, so consider the following. Can I set up psk sending through the paddles, and route the decoded output through the serial port so I can read it using the screen reader on my pc? I've never done digital modes before,

Re: [Elecraft] Dead K2 After nearby power surge

Fred, In cases like yours, first step is to connect a dummy load to the K2 just in case it is trying to transmit - it is not good to enter transmit state without a load on the PA transistors. If it is a K2/100, remove the KPA100 and connect the dummy load to the BNC antenna jack on the lower

Re: [Elecraft] Working K2 Now K2 After nearby power surge or lightning strike

KC9QQ wrote: KC9QQ wrote: I also just noticed that the power output transistors Q7 and Q8 are getting warm when the power is on. I did not say before but, their is no display or any other activity on the control board or front panel. Fred, KC9QQ I also just notice that

Re: [Elecraft] terminal window in k3 utility

Gary, Yes, I believe you can do that. Set the K3 for PSK D data mode and tune the K3 (with a narrow filter) until you hear the PSK 'warble'. You can send using either the paddles or the text input area of the K3 Utility's Terminal tab. The decoded receive text will be displayed in the

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

On Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:16:36 -0700 W0MU Mike Fatchett w...@w0mu.com wrote: Ok I read the manual and I have been unable to program the m1-m4 keys or the 0-9 keys. I can program a normal memory just fine. Is there a menu setting that I am missing or did I have to do something in the K3

Re: [Elecraft] Dead K2 After nearby power surge

Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: Fred, In cases like yours, first step is to connect a dummy load to the K2 just in case it is trying to transmit - it is not good to enter transmit state without a load on the PA transistors. If it is a K2/100, remove the KPA100 and connect the dummy load to

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

Mike, The 0 - 9 buttons are 'quick memories' and are the same as normal memories 0 thru 9. If you have data stored in the normal memories 0-9, then tapping MV followed by a tap of the appropriate button should retrieve the memory contents. If you want the 0-9 buttons to act like 'band select'

Re: [Elecraft] terminal window in k3 utility

The K3's Utility's Terminal page program uses the K3's internal decoder and shows the output on a PC screen. Although you might send with paddles, you may also use the PC keyboard. There are also a few memory buttons to store things you might say often, like your call, QTH, etc. There are other

Re: [Elecraft] Dead K2 After nearby power surge

KC9QQ wrote: Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: Fred, In cases like yours, first step is to connect a dummy load to the K2 just in case it is trying to transmit - it is not good to enter transmit state without a load on the PA transistors. If it is a K2/100, remove the KPA100 and connect

Re: [Elecraft] Dead K2 After nearby power surge

Fred, Zero volts on both is way better than 8 volts on both - at least the K2 is not trying to transmit. Check the gates of Q3 and Q4 on the control board. The gate of Q4 should be at 5 volts and the gate of Q3 should be near zero. If that is true (and only if that is true), short the drain

[Elecraft] K3: A nice black cover to hide the front panel MIC socket

I got tired of reaching around the mic plug on the front panel, so I made an adapter to plug mic and PTT into the rear. Then I got tired of seeing the empty mic socket. I found a perfect way to hide it, and seal if from intrusion. It looks real fine! I used one of these black vinyl cover

Re: [Elecraft] Thank you Elecraft reflector group!!!

You're kidding right? I'm pretty new to the ham world and have only observed that most on this list are true elmers and gentleman (and ladies). I feel bad if you've had a bad experience here,but I would think that there was a gross misunderstanding or misinterpretation under way here. Don't

Re: [Elecraft] Dead K2 After nearby power surge

Fred, We are 'doubling' with overlapping posts here along with fast paced responses. From that brief measurement, I think Q3 is the problem - I base that on the fact that you measure 8 volts on both D6 and D7. Just remove Q3 to check that theory. The K2 will receive without Q3 installed,

Re: [Elecraft] Dynamic Mics on K3

Audio reports? -- Join the Elecraft SSB Net if you can (for N. America, Sundays 1800 UTC on 14.316). Somebody will record your signal (and others) on their DVR, and play it back to you. You'll have a good audience full of opinions. Windy KM5Q Santa Fe, NM

Re: [Elecraft] Terminal for Mac users

I guess I'll get busy and finish coding the terminal page. :) Other than a conversation I had with Greg, I don't recall any other Mac users mentioning the Terminal. I find it difficult to put much effort into something that no one will use. Now that I know it's wanted, I'll get it done. In the

Re: [Elecraft] terminal window in k3 utility

Hello Don, When I go the the digital mode on the Mode switch and atempt to send using the paddles, nothing happens. When I push the xmit switch I'm in SSB. What am I missing. 73, Bob K3UL PS: Gary let me know how you make out with the terminal.

[Elecraft] K3/100 Assembly - KSYN3 Installation

Greetings,   Ref: K3 Kit Assembly Manual, Rev. F, October 28, 2008.   I was just about to install the KSYN3 (ref manual, page 50) when I noticed that one pin on P73 on the KSYN3 board is missing.  Looking at the figure on page 50, it is the third pin from the right, top row. The pin comes off

[Elecraft] K3 and PSK31

OK, Stupid question, I can't believe I can't get this running. PSK31 operation PC to K3, Digipan (then HRD/DM780 when I get it figured out, one thing at a time). Windows XP pro, Digipan, both signals checked on the comm 1 port for transmit, NO Rigblaster, serial cable direct to 1.7 gig PC,

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Assembly - KSYN3 Installation

Hi Walter, I believe we key the ksyn3 connector for proper insertion by removing one unused pin and placing a plug in the mating hole on the RF board. You can take a look at the mating conector to confirm. 73, Eric WA6HHQ _..._ -Original Message- From: Walter V. Gilles

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Assembly - KSYN3 Installation

Hi Walter, Don't know OBTW but on some male connectors unused pins are cut to use as keys. I don't recall this being one of them, however. There is no easy way to plug the KSYN3 in backwards but it's possible the key is added to keep the connector from being misaligned If there is a keyplug

Re: [Elecraft] terminal window in k3 utility

Bob, There are 2 'modes' - the first is DATA mode set by the MODE switch, and the second is the type of data mode set by the DATA MD button. The K3 must be in DATA mode, and to use the paddles for transmit, the DATA mode must be set for PSK D (psk31) or FSK D (rtty). I am not certain how hams

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and PSK31

If you're using Data A, make sure the CONFIG:PTT-KEY setting is correct to actuate TX. For example DTR-OFF lets the DTR signal key the TX. Digipan can accommodate this too. Data A is a good choice for this. The K3 is an excellent data radio and this mode supports PSK31 quite well. 73, matt

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and PSK31

Jim, Use DATA MD = DATA A. If you have the K3 set for VOX operation, that should be all that is required. If you choose to use PTT, set the K3 for PTT and select either RTS or DTR in the CONFIG: PTT-KEY menu *and* select the same signal for PTT in the Digipan application. I don't normally

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and PSK31

Jim, The K3 does not know the Digipan waterfall frequency. If you are to know the actual transmit frequency that would have to be calculated by the Digipan application rather than the K3 display. 73, Don W3FPR Jim Miller wrote: 2. USB mode, goes into transmit and transmits data as expected

Re: [Elecraft] m1-m4 memory buttons

To all who responded thanks! I was missing the M to V step. For some reason I thought you just hit the M1 or M2 key and it would pull the memory. I have not tried it since all the replies but I am sure that will fix it. Thanks again. A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of

Re: [Elecraft] Terminal for Mac users

I hadn't realised the Mac version didn't have it and it explains a few questions in my mind when people said here they had done something, I misunderstood what was being done, since I didn't realised the Mac was missing functionality. So David, yes please, do implement the same