Jim
I had the same questions early this year but I had carpet on the floor. I
ended up buying an Optima deep cycle battery the largest they made for auto
usage online about $200. Before that I found a charger/auto changer over
device that worked off of your power supply to keep everything in
check out the SoftRock Lite II SDR receiver from Tony Parks KB9RG.
You can use his 8.215 MHz SoftRock Lite II for K3 IF application that comes
with the xtal for the K3'a IF.
Then tap the K3's IF through a buffer amp and bandpass filter from Clifton
Laboratories.
Run that output into a
I can second the Super PWRgate. I've been using one for more than a few years,
and no complaints. I believe it uses the same 4-stage charging IC that A-A
Engineering use in their chargers.
73,
Mike KW1ND
On 11/28/2012 01:21 AM, N5GE wrote:
I use a West Mountain Radio Super PWRgate PG40S
Hello all
I have not fired up one of my k2 for a couple of years.
I went to use it and I have no transmit audio.
I have the MH 2 Microphone.
Is there a way to test it?
It keys the radio but no audio.
I know that this i an electret mic but not sure how to test with VOM
Thanks
David
Hi,
Forgive me, Eric, for adding one more post to this thread, but this is not
to reignite the why are we still using RS232 question. Rather, nobody has
mentioned one good reason to use an Ethernet to serial adapter. It extends
the range to several hundred feet, something neither RS232 nor USB
David,
Does this K2 produce power in CW mode? I cannot tell from your post
whether you have an SSB audio problem or whether you have an RF transmit
problem - more information is required.
If you do have output in CW mode (or TEST), then the following questions
are relevant.
Do you have
I use Dekas too. Can't beat them.
--- On Tue, 11/27/12, Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com wrote:
From: Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3} AGM Battery recommendation for K3
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2012, 11:15 PM
I use Deka AGM batteries for my
The Low loss PwrGate works just as well at a 1/3 the cost.
Fred/N0AZZ
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 6:02 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3}
sealed calcium sounds like a marketing term to me ;)
I suspect they're claiming the plates are calcium/lead alloy, which
does make for a longer life battery than e.g. antimony/lead or
tin/lead .. also claims to reduce water loss
de w1rt/john
On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 2:39 AM, F5vjc
I must be crazy but I had an SDR-IQ connected to the RX OUT and used
the rig control in the software connected to a VCP with LP Bridge and
it worked fine.
On 11/28/12, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com wrote:
Unfortunately no, it only decodes +/- 12kHz. In the setup you use SDR-IF not
SDR-IQ so you can
The outputs you are looking for exist on the KX3. I don't think they exist on
any other rig.
Larry N8LP
Gary Smith-2 wrote
Ah, I'd never heard of sdr-iq but I just looked for info on it and
for a $500 price tag, I'm not interested. The limitation of +/- 12
KHz with an additional piece
K3 ser. No 03674
MCU 4.39
Utility 1.2.12.28
I recently had to make a new TX gain calibration. Apparently it was only 80m
where the K3 every now and then displayed High Current and reduced the
transmit power. Even when setting power to a low value (e.g. 25W) then the very
first CW character
Results of the most recent calibration are saved in a folder under
%APPDATA%\Elecraft\K3 Tx Gain. But only the most recent calibration.
There's no history of prior calibrations.
73 de Dick, K6KR
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I picked up a package from West Mountain Radio (I have no connection with them
other than being a customer) and have found it a good solution. It still
required buying a gel cell battery (not AGM).
No leaks, no overcharging, fused power distribution for 8 items I believe. The
whole station
ExactlyI left out the part about the splitter. :)
On 11/28/12, Pete Smith N4ZR n...@contesting.com wrote:
Yep, you can do that. I have a magic-tee splitter that goes between RX
OUT and RX IN, so that I can switch my QS1R in and out.
73, Pete N4ZR
Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at
Yes. It works. Need to connect I/Q out to your E-MU and probably need
isolation transformers to keep the noise out. The cable kit is an easy way
to do to get there. But you probably still need to fiddle with getting
audio isolation inline. At least I did.
73,
Christian
AK4VV
On Nov 28, 2012
Another option is to use something like an active rx antenna on the
SDRIQ with a relay to disconnect during transmit. I did this with the
QS1R for awhile and it was a good combination.
On 11/28/12, Greg a...@cablespeed.com wrote:
Yup.Works fine too.
On 11/28/12, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com wrote:
This is obviously something that should be made available as an
add-on/upgrade to the K3.
Gary
KA1J
The outputs you are looking for exist on the KX3. I don't think they
exist on any other rig.
Larry N8LP
Gary Smith-2 wrote
Ah, I'd never heard of sdr-iq but I just looked for
KA1J asked if he could use his K3 and his computer sound card to run CW
SKimmer, and you're telling him how he can spend between $500 (SDR-IQ)
and $1000 (QS1-R) for a solution that doesn't even actually use the K3.
That's like me asking if I can add a tailgate lift to my pickup and you
First I want to thank all those who tried to help me resolve the several issues
with my K3/100 kit. After several days of tradeing emails and doing the
suggested tests and checks I, we, Elecraft, have been unable to get it going so
I'm throwing in the towel and sending it to them for repair.
Gary,
You need a KXV3A to have IF output. You them can downconvert the 8MHz IF
signal to audiofrequency with a box like the LP-PAN downconverter.
See http://telepostinc.com/LP-PAN.html
With the EMU USB 0202 soundcard you will get a nice bandscope for the
K3, but it also works with Skimmer.
That's still limited to +/- 12 KHz for use with CW Skimmer.
By the way, I thought I read somewhere recently that the Softrock Lite
for use with the K3 IF was no longer offered by Tony although I could be
wrong, about that. If anyone knows for certain, please correct me.
Dave AB7E
On
TelePost Inc (i.e. N8LP) provides such an add-on. It's called LP-Pan.
If you're suggesting that Elecraft should provide an internal module
option for this... I suppose that might be technically feasible, but
I'm not sure it'd really be much of a value-add, since LP-Pan works
well.
BTW, from what
Hi Pj,
I used this link: http://vk4tux.no-ip.org/LIST/K3_EZ_V2008.zip
Seems to work here for the download. This is version V2008 and seems to have
some issues with Windows 7, especially with the RX EQ and TX EQ settings. You
may have better luck. Still, a great way to see how a lot of
Gary,
The K3 IF output is what can be used to run CW Skimmer or other
applications. You can use LP-
Pan, or a Softrock receiver (with a buffer amplifier) or you can use an
SDR receiver that provides a computer connection such as SDR-IQ.
The K3 filtering will not allow wideband I and Q
I was simply mentioning optionsand a used SDR-IQ can be found for
$300-$400 and you don't need the soundcard to get 192 kHz decoding and
works fine with the K3 RX IN/OUT loop. If you don't like my comment
to him simply turn the page Dave.
73
Greg
On 11/28/12, David Gilbert
typo correction
should say Tony Parks *KB9YIG* not Tony Parks KB9RG.
On 11/28/2012 5:31 AM, Sam Morgan wrote:
check out the SoftRock Lite II SDR receiver from Tony Parks KB9RG.
You can use his 8.215 MHz SoftRock Lite II for K3 IF application that comes
with the xtal for the K3'a IF.
Then tap
Just to clarify, the +/- 12KHz limitation when using CW SKimmer in IF
Mode is a function of the software itself imposed by the author of that
application for reasons that have never been clear to me. CW Skimmer
will work over wider ranges when separately used with hardware like the
SDR-IQ or
Brian, do you have a website. I get a couple of million other references to
IBSS. I presently use Skimscanner but would like to
check this one out.
73,
Tim Herrick, KQ8M
Charter Member North Coast Contesters
k...@kq8m.com
AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org
User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer,
Thanks for all the helpful replies. I do have the KXV3A (never used
it yet) in this K3, subreceiver too. I've considered the LP-Pan which
looks really nice and I have the LP-100A and it's stellar so I know
the LP-Pan will be as effective but can't afford to go the LP-Pan
route or the P3
Maybe he meant this:
http://home.roadrunner.com/~w3oa/SkimScan/
(from Google for w3oa skimmer)
73,
~iain / N6ML
On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 10:56 AM, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com wrote:
Brian, do you have a website. I get a couple of million other references to
IBSS. I presently use Skimscanner but
That's the guy but not the program. SKIMSCAN is for jumping from band to
band on a single frequency.
Contact him directly to get the program.
I asked him if he could mod it to scan several frequencies in a single
band-- definable for each band. He came up with IBSS.
73 de Brian/K3KO
On
or just enter IBSS instead of SkinScan
http://home.roadrunner.com/~w3oa/IBSS/
On 11/28/2012 1:15 PM, Brian Alsop wrote:
That's the guy but not the program. SKIMSCAN is for jumping from band to band on
a single frequency.
Contact him directly to get the program.
I asked him if he could mod it
Argh. Showed up in my KX3 folder. Sorry. Disregard.
On Nov 28, 2012 11:37 AM, Christian AK4VV ak...@kuhtz.com wrote:
Yes. It works. Need to connect I/Q out to your E-MU and probably need
isolation transformers to keep the noise out. The cable kit is an easy way
to do to get there. But you
Yes - things can sure get complicated quickly with a K3. That said, here
is a location you can find the 2005 version of K3_EZ at:
http://www.w2blc.net/K3_EZ_V2005.zip
Be fore-warned that there are some issues with all the versions. Mostly
involving Win7. As for myself, I found that the EQs
I installed both AM FM filters and set them up using the K3 utility
program, with AM using both filters. When I adjust the filter width on the
K3 the max I can get on AM is 5 kHz. On FM it shows N/A. What am I missing ?
Jack
W4GRJ
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Good point ... and if you want to carry that idea a bit further you can
actually accomplish a similar thing without any SDR hardware at all.
Just use CW Skimmer in audio mode (K3 Line Out to sound card input) with
the K3 passband opened up to whatever your widest filter is, and then
use a
For what it may be worth, I have indeed found CW Skimmer to be useful
even when only used in audio mode (K3 Line Out fed directly to the input
of the sound card). It won't give you much of a spectrum display since
it will be limited to however wide your K3 passband filter is, but it
will do
Greetings All, Well I have just installed a sub RX in a late
K3 (67xx). Before I go back into the radio and quadruple
check my work I just have to ask if I am missing something
in config.
I have audio and control of the sub RX and can even hear
signals through it but very very weak compared to the
Hi Mike,
Make sure the sub rx and the main rx are on the same antenna. Turn Sub on and
then Hold RX until you see MAIN displayed, not AUX.
73 and cheers,
Fred KE7X
Fred Cady
fcady at ieee dot org
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-
Loaded K3/100 with P3 Pan adapter
K3/100-F_Serial Number 50xx
KAT-3F___100 Watt Auto Tuner (internal)
KRX3-F___2nd RX
KBPF3General Coverage RX Module
KDVR3Digital Voice Recorder
KTCXO3-1_TCXO (0.5 ppm)
KXV3ARX Antenna, IF Out and Xverter Interface
Mike,
I had a similar issue, and after I re-ran the KSYN3 calibration a second
time, all was well. In retrospect, I think I may have inadvertently
stopped it the first time around.
73, Dale
WA8SRA
On 11/28/2012 5:51 PM, Mike Sanders wrote:
Greetings All, Well I have just installed a sub
Well, I think I have found it. I have not gotten
the filters selected for the sub RX and the rig
keeps going back to a FL1 position. I only
have FL2 and FL4 populated with 2.8 and
400hz respectively. When I go into Bset I
can get to those filters and the RX is FB
but when I get out of Bset it goes
Mike,
I had similar symptoms. Turned out to be RF gain, Howard from Elecraft solved
it.
73, Mike NF4L
On Nov 28, 2012, at 5:51 PM, Mike Sanders k...@centurytel.net wrote:
Greetings All, Well I have just installed a sub RX in a late
K3 (67xx). Before I go back into the radio and quadruple
Forgot to mention the Main RX has 5 filters in it.
6K, 2.8, 2.1, 400hz, and 250hz FL1 through 5
respectively. Thanks again.
Mike Sanders
KØAZ
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Check your filter locations and make sure they are selected. As I recall you
must instal the filters in slot 1 then 2 then 3. In other words, no skipping
over slots.
Craig Buck
On Nov 28, 2012, at 6:19 PM, Mike Sanders k...@centurytel.net wrote:
Well, I think I have found it. I have not
There is a K3 Utility configuration dialog devoted to crystal filter setup, and
it has pages for both main and sub receiver filters.
Dick, K6KR
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Sent: Wednesday,
Wrong, my 2k7 is in FL2 and my 500 is in FL5, both main and sub RX.
Nothing between.
Regards,
Mike VP8NO
On 28/11/2012 20:31, K4ia wrote:
Check your filter locations and make sure they are selected. As I recall you
must instal the filters in slot 1 then 2 then 3. In other words, no skipping
My KXBC3 shipped today (SN 1607 fyi). My power supply measures 13.3V
output. The KX3 displays 13.0V. KXBC3 minimum charging voltage is stated at
13.8V. Is it possible for the KXBC3 to charge the batteries with the KX3
seeing 13.0V?
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Congratulations on the good start. It sounds like you are well on your way
to a successful build. I built SN 6674 about 4 years ago and have had a
blast with it. I added the KSB2 this summer and managed to uncover a bad
solder joint from my original build!! Check every joint and take your time
Congrats on your progress. I started SN7105 in March of 2011 and did not
finish till June. I took it very slow and methodical and I inspected every
joint for good flow. I only worked when I was fresh. When June rolled around
I had added every option except for the KXPA100 deck. I did not
Thanks everyone for the replies. They were much
appreciated. What I found was I did not have the
filter on/off selections made and per mode to boot.
It was easy to do in the config FLx on menu. But
you do have to do it for all modes including LSB
and USB.
Also, please note that I did manage to
I received kat500-k #198 today and spent about an hour and a half on inventory
and assembly. It went together as nicely as the rest of the k-line.
Thank you elecraft for another great kit.
73,
Kc2vmp
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Hi All,
I have a K3/100 with following addons
1) KRX3
2) KXV3
3) KBPF3 on main Rx.
4) KPA3
No internal ATU.
I am trying to trouble-shoot ERR TXG fault with Support(Gary).
I have already replaced LPA with no change of ERR TXG.
I have been asked to use rf probe and give some readings.
I would
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