Hi Mike I had problems till I used Data A mode with VOX on.
Link up the serial cable - you will have this done anyway to update the K3
firmware. Then in WSPR set-up make sure the sound card is specified
correctly, the power used (a look up table for dBm in the manual), get RTS
to switch on
If someone has the exact same setup up, I would like to chat w/you off line.
I am having a problem getting the N1MM program to xmit in RTTY and
cw...I have followed the microham guide sheet on setting up the mK II
and N1MM/MMTTY. The program decodes fine but when I transmit, it shows
the wave
Hi Jeff,
I experienced the same behavior. But after some investigation i found here it
was a user error. Unfortunately the A-B (Split) button is just beside the REV
Button. So when holding the wrong button because of my fat fingers the Split is
gone and UP calls are generated ;-)
Hi all,
I experience the same problem. It needs some time before the P3 displays the
right frequency. It is much worse when it is cold. Now in winter time before
sunrise early in the morning it is pretty cold at my station, sometimes only 13
degrees Celsius. Then it needs several minutes. At
All
Just setting up for PSK contest and notice that the tap to QSO is not accurate,
ie if I tap to qsy to the scope peak for a PSK signal with the filters narrow
to say 0.2 the signal it well outside the filter pass band
Is there any way of changing this so the signal arrives in the passband
P3 and APF were an excellent in the contest for SP. P3 set up for BW of 2
KHz would show weak DX, and APF would pick it up. The position of P3 next to
K3 beats a panadapter window on a computer. I worked tons of DX without ever
looking at the cluster. Just look at weak signals on P3, tune and
NO9E wrote:
APF was different story for RUN. Turning on APF was too slow. Having an
option to switch XFIL and APF for CW only would be great. I guess software
APF toggle change via PF key may be good enough.
I never used APF in the CQ 160 (who has time to tune in 5 Hz steps using
SHIFT or
G'day,
A while ago I reported occasional hang when powering on the K3.
Lock up which needed power down and on again to recover.
I think I know what causes it. I switch everything off when not in
use and it is very easy for me to switch on the PSU (switcher) and
then hit the K3 power button
I know this gets mentioned regularly but it sure worked for me today. I got
a very strange behavior after loading FW 4.25. My S meter would jump to
full scale whenever I reduced the bandwidth below 500 Hz and the RX would go
dead. After a lot of head scratching and unplugging of cables to
Mike - The K3 is a software defined transceiver so needs time to boot up
and to close down. You should always switch off your K3 with the Power
switch on the front panel. Switching off the power at the supply would
be like shutting your computer off at the supply without first closing
down
When I first got it, turning on Marker A or Marker B would start out with the
markers centered. You could then move them to where you wanted either A or B
to QSY to and tap the button. With VFO A, the P3 moved that signal to center
along with the marker. If you shut the marker off, and moved
Disregard my earlier post on this subject. I figured it out. If you move the
VFO far enough to go beyond what you have the span set, it centers up the
marker again. Hadn't noticed that before, but finally figured out why it would
be off center at times and center up at others.
With the
I never used APF in the CQ 160 (who has time to tune in 5 Hz steps using
SHIFT or 1 Hz steps using VFO?) but here's a good tip for casual operating
from Wayne N6KR:
Use Preset I and II to toggle APF On and Off more quickly. You can also
set different XFILs using the Presets.
Preset
G'day,
Just in case there is some confusion, I always switch my K3 off
first and then the psu and obviously switch on the psu first and
then the K3.
Poor wording in my original post maybe. I thought it was reasonably
clear but just in case, by switching off everything when not in use
I
Hi all,
I will be running the net as usual on 3658 +/- QRM at 09:00z. We should be
joined by someone with a very new toy Not me by the way but I am looking
forward to the net :)
73 Ian
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Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455
I find when I tap the SELECT knob to QSY I sometimes rotate it a bit so
I set one of the function keys to Knob Tap to solve that problem.
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
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Also, remember to turn the K3 power off and then on after loading
firmware.
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
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Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2011 7:56 AM
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Tokyo High Power has produced a 600 watt amplifier, HL-550FX ,
http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/THPtop.htm that can handle a wide
range of voltages, so it is ideal for places with bad voltage regulation. Will
the new amplifier that Elecraft will produce will have this same ability?
I've never had to use Data A mode with VOX. I just use the standard serial
and sound interface with CAT and it works fine for me.
Tim
On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 12:33 AM, Colin Potter colin.pott...@ntlworld.comwrote:
Hi Mike I had problems till I used Data A mode with VOX on.
Link up the serial
The hamfest is set for April 23rd, not April 26th as previously reported.
Gordon, KA2NLM
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Yes, I've noted the proximity of the two buttons, but even being careful
not to hold the split button inadvertently I've still had the problem. I
like your suggestion about the lock button, though. Maybe Elecraft will take
a look at the issue and provide some insight and a solution?
--Jeff,
I just bought a loaded used K3. I have a problem with the cw. I plug in a
paddle and it only sends dit dah from either paddle. I've gone through the
menu and config and can't figure out if I'm doing something wrong or I have
a problem. I loaded latest update too.
Help a newbie
Tnx
73
Anyone know of a supplier that can supply 2 MBRF10100CT without requiring 1000
min order? Already checked digikey and mouser and ebay. Anyone possibly have
some sitting around?
wt5y
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Have you considered the MBR60100CT that Digikey stocks and sells in
single units? Still a 100V common cathode pair of Shottky diodes. With
a much higher current rating. And as an added benefit a lower Vf. It
does have a higher reverse current (IR) when at high blocking voltages
and a hot die.
Anyone using Ham Radio Deluxe with the K3 for PSK31?
I loaded it and clicked on DM780. The only thing I see is to set it up
with a sound card.
How do you set it up to talk with the serial port? The radio controls
work OK.
tnx
Bruce Kennewick, WA n...@arrl.net 509/396-3082
Do you have the paddle plugged in to the Paddle jack or the Key jack?
Rick
K6LE
On 2/5/2011, at 12:11 , jwkimb...@aol.com wrote:
I just bought a loaded used K3. I have a problem with the cw. I plug in a
paddle and it only sends dit dah from either paddle. I've gone through the
menu and
Thanks to Kjeld, Dave and others for very interesting information and it
will help me in choosing a hearing aid system (when I can afford it).
Vy 73
Max/ZL4VV, G3JJT
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Hi Albert
The old standard of 220,230,240 volts +- 10% has been gradually deteriorating
to plus minus anything!
The mains voltages in many places now goes up to and regularly runs at 260
volts! The global de-regulation and privatization of power assets globally has
seen standards go down
Hi Albert
I just looked at the picture of the inside of the THP amp.
http://www.tokyohypower.com/hl-550fx_i_pop.html
I am not impressed with the construction. It looks a lot like an Ameritron
inside. At most it looks like a EB104 CCI amp with a power supply and a low
pass filter board in a
Hello John,
THP is a manufacturer for commercial equipment as well as per their web site.
I just don't know why their ham amplifiers are so primitive. They should have
the technology and know how. My past experience with THP in HF is not
promising. V/U linears are ok.
I would always see
n7za wrote:
Anyone using Ham Radio Deluxe with the K3 for PSK31?
I loaded it and clicked on DM780. The only thing I see is to set it up
with a sound card.
How do you set it up to talk with the serial port? The radio controls
work OK.
You don't. AFAIK the only software that will use the
THP's amps are anything but primitive.
Check me if I'm wrong but they are the only manufacturer producing a
legal limit solid state amp. The THP 2.5KFX.
Notice I said legal limit, not close to or in the neighborhood, or
might make it if the wind blows just right, but legal limit.
The design for
If you are talking about rig control you have to run HRD. When you first
run it you will get a connection screen. Set up your COM port there and
connect.
Then in DM780 for PTT you probably want to click connect through HRD. When
the Radio window is open in DM780 click connect.
73
Greg
AB7R
Just putting the finishing touches on my K3/100 build. What a treat. I loved
puttin this thing together so far. I got thru the 5 watt Tx gain just dandy.
I CANNOT get her to perform the High power gain calibration. I start at 160
meters as instructed. Whether by manual means or by using
Jim,
That would likely indicate that the dot and dash contacts of the paddle
are shorted together.
Make sure the Stereo plug is fully inserted into the Paddle jack.
If it persists, insert a stereo plug with no wires connected (use TX
TEST), then on the back of the inserted plug, short only
The weekly SSB net will meet tomorrow (2/6/11) at 1800z on 14.314 MHz. I
will be net
control from western Oregon. We'll arrange for relays to try to pull you all
in. See you then.
73,
Phil
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Good Evening,
Winter has returned to Oregon. Cloudy skies with rain. Freezing every
night. But sun every week for at least an hour or two. Luckily for me
this winter has been very mild. All the wood I collected last summer and
fall is lasting quite well. I will have some left over
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Subject:K3 Failed DSP Firmware Download
Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:21:05 -0800
From: cr...@thephotoman.com cr...@thephotoman.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
I hope someone can help me as I tried to update the firmware onto my K3
this
I needed to make a real rs232 cable to get mine to work nbsp;
The usb adaptors don't work very well including the ones elecraft sell.
It's time to work on robustness on the loader instead on new features.
This is a problem that will damage the K3 reputation if it is not addressed.
nbsp; As
Craig,
If you are able, try using a real serial port on a desktop computer if
you are able - no adapter drivers to confuse the issue. I use a real
serial port and have done many firmware upgrades. The only time I had a
problem was when I pushed a button during the upgrade process (that was
Has anyone used the third party application by W4SMT for the W2 watt
meter on Windows 7?
I was able to install and run it on XP but the application never appears
on Windows 7, it can be seen as a running task in Windows 7 but no way
can I ever get it to appear on screen.
Roger VK3ADE
Don,
I have trouble blaming the problem on the K3 when the real problem lies
with the Operating System and properly operating drivers (or lack
thereof) for the USB to serial adapters.
Use of a desktop computer for the hamshack is quite desirable IMHO -
mine sits under the desk and the
John,
What are your credentials for such a critique without having actually seen
or used the amplifier, and what is your callsign?
73,
Bob W5OV
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Thank you Jim and David
I will try again with your suggestions.
Roger VK3ADE.
On 06/02/2011 14:25, David Fleming wrote:
Hi Roger,
It sounds like a problem with the preferences file. Try deleting the
preferences file W2Prefs and restarting the .EXE.
On Vista and Windows 7, W2Prefs will
Thanks for the input, Don.
I deleted the old firmware file in my local folder, and reloaded just
the latest DSP files. Worked perfectly. I really don't think the USB
cable is the issue. Anyway, I'm a happy camper!
Craig W6WL
On 2/5/2011 7:07 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Don,
I have trouble
Craig,
I am glad to hear you had success.
Unfortunately, many of similar problems are OS and USB to serial driver
related. The USB cable itself is not the problem, but the available
drivers to support it for the various OS versions seems to be the
biggest problem.
From my recall, the
K3+P3. when the K3 is set up into a dummy load, with the pre amp OFF. the
noise base line is at S1/2 (between S0 S1) on the P3.
Then switching in the ATT the noise floor climbs to S2,
With the ATT switched in and the PREAMP on, the noise floor goes back to
S1.
With just the Preamp On the
David
You can download the application from www.remoterig.com. Without a USB
key you will not get it going but it will demonstrate the problem. The
problem is that the remoterig ports have nothing to connect to until
their application is actually running so anyone that polls their virtual
That sounds about right. With the preamp on the K3 is more sensitive so
the noise level drops. With the attenuator on the K3 is less sensitive so
the noise level rises.
Another way to look at it is to realize that the P3 compensates for the K3
attenuator and preamp to keep signal levels the
Thanks Alan,, now I know whats going on..
Ed
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