I already decided not to install batteries inside my KX3. But it was
not primarily to avoid damage due to leakage of electrolyte. Opening
and closing the KX3 seems a little delicate to me. One has to ensure
the connecting wiring is intact and not being pinched. I just
decided to use an
Does anyone use an external amplified speaker in a mobile installation with
the KX3?
A search so far has found BHI speakers but these are DSP speakers which I
don't require.
73
Gary
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Motorhome Portable
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P3 Panadapter
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I found this antenna shootout done in 2002 by the HFPacker group I'm a
member of
http://hfpack.com/antennas/shootoutreport2002.html
This should give someone a good idea on the performance to be expected by a
portable antenna setup.
Before I retired I used to run QRP portable with an 817
By minimalist I'm referring not to the price, but to the construction of
the antenna, if it's what people say it is.
I'm not saying people should run out and buy one; my point (and only point)
is Philip had (and enjoyed) success with something others are quick to
dismiss as junk. As Philip said,
* On 2012 30 Nov 01:13 -0600, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
The rest of the fraternity wince at seeing them spend
dollars for something that can be done for pennies.
Ironically, in other internet forums the same logic seems to be applied
to those seeking more information about Elecraft products.
Hello George,
You asked if there could be something wrong with a relay or relays.
Some years ago I had a similar problem with my K2/100, but it appeared only
on 40m. The cause was dirty relay contacts, rare in sealed relays, which
sometimes also caused the receiver's sensitivity to decrease
Don, the thumbscrews I referred to relate to the MFJ-259B, not the KX3.
Sorry for the confusion. There's no problem with the KX3. I observed
that the antenna analyzer spends most of its life sitting on a shelf and
that means batteries can be forgotten about more easily. I thought it
would be
Hi Gary,
The Chill Pill speakers are one handy choice for portable use with the KX3.
They are very small and light, convenient to pack, self powered, and sound
very good. Currently, they are shown at $33.50, so are not the cheapest,
though they are very good quality.
Howdy K3' people:
I'd like to listen down around and below 100kHz
Well, and be ready to transmit if they approve us to xmit in the 137kHz
area ( I think that's the proposed new band anyway).
Anyone using a good transverter for that area on their K3?
thanks
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KD7YZ Bob
There are counterfeit Energizers and Duracell. I bought some in legitimate
store in Australia. Leaked badly.
Ignacy
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I attached KX3 to TT Centurion. When in BK mode, KX3 indicates high SWR
momentarily. Seems the delay is 8 ms. Any way to change it aside from not
using BK?
Not really high priority issue. Top priority for me would be improving the
speech processor to at least the level of K2.
Ignacy, NO9E
BUT, if whatever particular portable antenna you choose is sufficiently
efficient for you, who am I to argue with your choice.
Absolutely right..I submitted my original comment as an actual *user* of
the Miracle Whip antenna who could describe my own personal experience with
it, rather than
If there is anyone out there like me who has never brought the audio out of
their K3s to an external system, here's a winner: Logitech Z623, currently
on sale up here at Staples for $145. One stereo cable to the K3 SPRK OUT
and another stereo cable to my laptop, and I suddenly have a perfectly
I should add that this is a two-receiver K3 #095.
From: Gary Bartlett [mailto:garybartl...@accesswave.ca]
Sent: November-30-12 1:26 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: K3 and Audio
The new audio is like having been given a new K3 and is icing on the cake.
The night I hooked this
True. We don't know what his limitations are, as far as erecting a
suitable antenna.
And, as the saying goes, A compromise antenna is better than a cold radio.
73 de Jim - AD6CW
On 11/29/2012 6:37 PM, Andrew Moore wrote:
I have no idea what this Miracle Whip is or what it cost, but if
Look at April 2002 QST for building plans. This Upconverter along with the Sept
2001 QST Active LF Antenna works very well.
John Hendricks
Sent from my iPod
Begin forwarded message:
From: KD7YZ Bob kd...@denstarfarm.us
Date: November 30, 2012, 6:50:27 PST
To: K3 List
If the KX3 is like the K3, there is an SMTR MD setting for AbS (absolute).
This can help provide the same S-Meter reading regardless of preamp or
attenuation. Hope that helps.
73,
Dick - KA5KKT
I have verified that my KX3 S-Meter is calibrated to s9 under -73db signal
WITH
Be VERY careful when you use the external speakers! I was using my KX3
with a small HOME brand speaker system for an iPod; I had the level
adjusted to a moderate level, but had a noise burst. The system
(radio/external speaker) was silenced. I unplugged the HOME speaker,
and the audio was
.not a very careful read on my part.please pardon.
Dick - KA5KKT
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If the KX3 is like the K3, there is an SMTR MD setting for AbS (absolute).
This can help provide the same S-Meter reading regardless of preamp or
attenuation.
Thanks Dick for you answer.
Unfortunately SMTR MD setting is still under development on KX3 and when you
unlock it is in To Be Defined (TBD) state.
73, iw2esl
Giampiero
Inviato da iPad
Il giorno 30/nov/2012, alle ore 19:39, Edward Dickinson III
softb...@windstream.net ha scritto:
If the
I want to control the B VFO of the K3 is split mode operation by clicking on
the Skimmer display. Currently when I click on the Skimmer display it
controls the A VFO. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Shel WO0C
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On 11/30/2012 6:50 AM, KD7YZ Bob wrote:
Howdy K3' people:
I'd like to listen down around and below 100kHz
I use a Palomar VLF converter [0-500Kc -- 3.5-4MHz] coupled to my flag
pole on the deck with about 9m of insulated wire. It is receive only
and actually goes up to about 580Kc before
On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Shel Sherman ssher...@att.net wrote:
I want to control the B VFO of the K3 is split mode operation by clicking on
the Skimmer display. Currently when I click on the Skimmer display it
controls the A VFO. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
This looks like
A year or two ago I obtained a K3 subrx definition file SKIMMER.
Clicking calls on the bandmap or call list and sends VFO B there.
It only works if you have a subrx and are tapping the subrx IF. (I
think) I don't know what will happen if you are in split w/o a subrx
using VFOA IF output.
I
If anyone needs this Headphone to Rig adaptor cable, I have one in original
package (never opened), which I would like to send to a good home. Price is
only $15 plus actual shipping cost.
- Tony, N3ME -
118 Ashwood Street
Bethany Beach, DE 19930-9699
(302) 539-5638
Grid: FM28lm
On Friday Jensen used a Straight-Key to send:
-Original Comment---
band. An EFHW antenna is only 1.1km long. :-)
I can do that here.
2.1KHz would
accommodate one SSB signal?
that's funny! I forgot that one .. but I was thinking really about JT9-1
mode .. wsjtx from K1JT
Getting this combo to work here was an interesting challenge.
1) The RCS-10 control box outputs a 3 bit binary signal to control 8
antennas
2) Several antennas that are multiband.
3) I have a remote A/B switch box with that is DC powered over the coax.
4) I wanted to also have the KPA-500
KSM on 426Kc on Saturdays is usually around S8 during the day.
That's a very interesting operation, ham/commercial operator led and
fully described at:
http://radiomarine.org/gallery/show?keyword=ksmstationpanel=pab1_2
I miss MF maritime Morse more than any other radio service, and I regret
Just for grins, I tried editing:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Afreet\OmniRig\Rigs\Elecraft K3.ini
to change:
[pmFreqA]
Command=(FA...;)
Value=2|11|vfText|1|0
ReplyLength=0
to:
[pmFreqA]
Command=(FB...;)
Value=2|11|vfText|1|0
ReplyLength=0
It seems to basically work... but each
There's also the Jackson Harbor Press converter, at http://wb9kzy.com/lfconv.htm
73,
Mike, KW1ND
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If you can find a copy of RigSync by Ed, W2RF, I think it has an
option to set VFO B when in split and clicking on a spot in Skimmer.
It has been awhile since I have used it though.
73
Greg
AB7R
On 11/30/12, iain macdonnell - N6ML a...@dseven.org wrote:
Just for grins, I tried editing:
That's quite an operation that MRHS runs, and it's all-volunteer.
It's great to see the preservation effort, unlike VOA stations that are
being left to whatever.
If you ever get a chance to visit, MRHS holds operations most Saturdays,
and a chance to visit Point Reyes National Seashore makes
The Palomar and Jackson Harbor products are both *receive converters*.
They are not transverters (transceive converters) which is the topic
of this thread.
At this time I know of no transceive (transmit *and* receive)
converter for the amateur LF/VLF allocations. Perhaps Elecraft
will be
On 11/30/2012 04:56 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
The Palomar and Jackson Harbor products are both *receive converters*.
Correct.
They are not transverters (transceive converters) which is the topic
of this thread.
At this time I know of no transceive (transmit *and* receive)
converter for
Trying to get HDSDR going with omnirig. Everything seems to be installed
and the display looks great. My RS232 blinky box tells me the computer
and the radio are talking but the frequency display on HDSDR doesn't
track with the radio. I was expecting to be able to do that like NaP3.
Any ideas out
Narrowband weak signal digital modes that can get some gain from
source/channel coding will probably dominate LF operation if we in the
US ever get a general allocation. US utility companies run their PLC
systems in that range and are, or at least act like they are, very
worried about QRM.
Serial # 2821. This is K1-4= 40, 30,20, and 17 meters. Includes Auto tuner,
back light, and manual. I added home made bail. The tuning knob is one I
made from 660 bronze. I can't find the original knob but they are available
from Elecraft. I can send pictures. It is in very good condition. I need
*Good evening, Eric.*
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*Thank you for responding so quickly to my earlier e-Mail. [I bcc only
to the Reflector, Eric. I don't know how my e-Mail came direct to you.
Sorry!]*
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*If you'll let me know who to contact when I have a question on my *
*KX3-K assembly having to do with the manual
PR6 Low Noise 6m GaAs FET Preamp for the K3 and most other rigs(Connects
to the RX IN/OUT conn. on the KXV3.) Uses two BNC-MM connectors
(INCLUDED). Original box, $125. Plus shipping. Mike, W4UM. Reply to
w4um(at)arrl.net
Proset-K2 Boom Headset For the K3/ K2 (Heil iC element) AD-1-K cable
included. In exellent condition in original box - $125. Plus shipping.
Mike, W4UM. Reply to
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Be VERY careful when you use the external speakers! I was using my KX3
with a small HOME brand speaker system for an iPod; I had the level
adjusted to a moderate level, but had a noise burst. The system
(radio/external speaker) was silenced. I unplugged the HOME speaker,
and the audio was
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