Yes this is an known issue
Several om´s mailed this problem
But there was never a reaction from elecraft
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An:
I picture myself walking into a ham radio shop (remember the days when we
used to do that weekly?) and I go to the HF transceiver section and I see:
On the far left the are the tiny SDR boxes that you can only operate via a
computer and the front panel choices are all software and essentially
I am flying to Florida tomorrow. I want to take my KX3 and some wire for an
antenna on board. It is all in a small (12X12X4) case. I am flying
Southwest airlines. Will I have an issue with security? I have a copy of my
license in with the radio.
73
Alan
W1HYV
I am flying to Florida tomorrow. I want to take my KX3 and some wire for an
antenna on board. It is all in a small (12X12X4) case. I am flying
Southwest airlines. Will I have an issue with security? I have a copy of my
license in with the radio.
73
Alan
W1HYV
Elecraft K3/100 Serial Number 6175, with:
KXV3A Receive ANT IF out and XVRTR Interface board
KTCX03-1 High Accuracy 0.1ppm Reference Oscillator
KDVR3 Digital Voice Recorder board
KBPF3 General Coverage Receive module
Standard 5 pole 2.7khz filter
K3EXREF External Reference Input
New Kit cost is:
never a reaction from Elecraft ???
Has this been brought to the attention of KX3support?
If it has only been mentioned on this reflector, it may have been
overlooked by support and the developers. If it was sent from Nabble,
there is even a greater chance that it could be overlooked because
wunder,
Are you saying the K3 (or KX3) band buttons skip 60 meters on yours?
That is not standard operation, but the band buttons can be set to skip
any selected bands the owner selects. Perhaps you have configured 60
meters out of the band rotation.
No need to extend the existing band
I have only one small complaint about the ergonomics. I think the POWER button
should
be on the top left of the panel. My last two radios had it there and I was used
to it. I've
learned to use it at it's present location so it's a very minor gripe.
73 Roger
Alan,
I've down several times with my FT-817ND and never had an issue. Just make
sure you can power it on if they ask, and keep your license work it, and
you should be fine.
73 es safe travels de,
Ian, KM4IK
On Apr 4, 2014 7:35 AM, Alan Price w1...@hotmail.com wrote:
I am flying to Florida
There has been a lot of talk recently regarding the KX3, thermal limits
and heatsinks.
Some of you may remember the heatsink design and pictures I originally
posted six months ago. I think I was one of the first to execute a
heatsink design for the KX3, but soon afterward my company machine
...or it could be like other manufacturers who come out with an improved
model while adding a couple of new model number digits making your current
rig obsolete.
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But Elecraft does not do business that way.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 4/4/2014 9:28 AM, ke9uw wrote:
...or it could be like other manufacturers who come out with an improved
model while adding a couple of new model number digits making your current
rig obsolete.
No, 60m was an example of the kind of thing that could be added. Of course that
already works on the K3 and KX3. --wunder
On Apr 4, 2014, at 5:07 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
wunder,
Are you saying the K3 (or KX3) band buttons skip 60 meters on yours?
That is not standard
That's what I meant if I was unclear.
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Hi Mark,
Coincidentally, I just got Skimmer running for first time this weekend, from
the IF of my K3.
You dont need to sweat the sound card sampling rate if you run it off the
IF. The CW Skimmer software in the K3 IF mode only processes +/- 12 khz
around the frequency to which the
Hi Mark,
A very simple and unexpensive solution that I use is:
- IF-softrock connected to the K3
- ASUS xonar D1 soundcard capable of 192kHz sampling, but a 96kHz rig
will do
- Software: LP bridge and NAP3-sdr
I connected the skimmer to a LP bridge internal comport, did the same
with N1MM
When I go split and try to listen to the sub rx audio - 9 times out of 10
its dead . If I just cycle power - its there and will stay there and N1MM
will enable/disable sub rx as well.
What did I miss ?
Hank K7HP
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Hi Hank
Check what antenna are you using in the SUB RX, if you don´t have a AUX
antenna you must select MAIN antenna on SUB RX also
73,
Jorge
CX6VM/CW5W
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Johnny...
I have no experience with UHF quads, but I modeled, used and modified an
HF quad for over 15 years. I now use a SkyHawk HF triband yagi. Based on
that experience, quads require more mechanical effort for construction
and maintenance. The form factor for a yagi is two-dimensional, while
Long ago I mentioned using the last radio I would own argument with
my wife to acquire a K3/10. Well, I lied, and subsequently bought
the KX3 (to replace my FT-817). The continuous stream of firmware
upgrades does make this sort-of true, though. I have sn 4043, and
once thought I was the
On 4/3/2014 8:32 PM, Tony Estep wrote:
Don's comment reminded me of one of the great hacker stories of all time.
When IBM launched the 360, it obsoleted all its customers' code, because in
those days the machines all ran assembly language and the 360 had a
different instruction set. The
I am thinking of setting up a configuration to easily switch my KX3 and K3 with
my KPA500. That is, I want to use both K3 and KX3 to drive KPA500 without too
much cable swapping or re-configuration work.
Has anyone done this and if so how did you do it?
Right now, my K-line is K3/P3 --
Much the same, Ed. My K3 is much newer (#8004),
but I've had a K2/100 with which I'm still pleased
-- partially because I can repair anything in it
and add some subtle improvements (I still have a
K2 to-do list). K2 is still a very capable rig,
but now in my 61st year as a ham, I decided to
Why?
Phil W7OX
On 4/4/14, 10:52 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
I am thinking of setting up a configuration to easily switch my KX3 and K3 with
my KPA500. That is, I want to use both K3 and KX3 to drive KPA500 without too
much cable swapping or re-configuration work.
73, phil, K7PEH
At 70 cm element sizes are small enough that self supporting quad elements can
be made with number 12 or 14 solid copper wire. Putting a break in such an
element is quite simple. Also at that frequency a quad cam be built on a spine
which is much easier than what has to be done at HF. Also
KX3 has dual-watch and the K3 doesn't. I would like to use my KX3 for DX that
often operates split and so far working without also listening on the split TX
frequency is giving me a clear disadvantage. This is all CW, not SSB.
Since I only have the KX3/10 right now, I am thinking that I
Alan,
I took my KX3 round trip from Austin-Detroit-Newburgh last month on Delta as
carry-on baggage, and I had no issues whatsoever. The KX3 went though the
X-Ray in a case inside a backpack, TSA did not make me take it out, nor did
they bother to inspect it.
I even had my Trail-friendly
Check out the Quagi: http://n6nb.com/quagi.htm
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Phil,
I have that exact setup: K3/KX3--KPA500--KAT500--Multiple antennas. Works
very well. I went by the guide picture in the Kady book for the KX3. I use a
two position coax switch between the K3 and the KX3. Do you have Fred Kady's
KX3 book?
Jim / W6JHB
On Apr 4, 2014, at 10:52 AM, Phil
Just got the Sub RX and I must say it looks tasty. However, I am puzzled by the
display on the P3 (another tasty toy I would not be without). I have read the
KE7X tour de force on the Elecraft kit and the P3 manual and the other Elecraft
manuals and unless I am going soggy in the brain
Now that I have a much lower noise floor I see on the P3 a birdy that tracks
the VFO up and down as I tune.
On the P3 screen I see a birdy that track the VFO
On 6 meters it is about 48 khz above the VFO freq. but on 10 - 160 meters
it is below the VFO freq. 48 khz.
changed the if cable between
The second receiver IF really isn't showing up on the P3, you are only
seeing the IF from the main receiver. However you do get to see some very
nice visual effects on top of that IF display. VFO-B will show up in
magenta and will be the approximate width of the IF filter selected. If
you have
Ed,
You are confusing markers and cursors. The VFO A receive frequency is
denoted by a green cursor and VFO B by a red cursor (when SPLIT is
active).
The markers, MKRA (green) and MKRB (magenta), are used with the Select
button to QSY the K3, but they do not necessarily indicate the active
Sound good, Phil. I'm pretty new to the K3 and KX3
so I wondered what you could do with the KX3 but
not with the K3. Now I know. I'm just adding the
KPA500/KAT500 now. Redoing the cables in the shack
is taking much longer than I expected.
Phil
On 4/4/14, 11:17 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
KX3
K3 will do dual watch too, if you add the KRX3 sub receiver module. Costs a
bit more, but is more flexible than the KX3 dual watch feature.
73,
Matt VK2RQ
On 5 Apr 2014, at 7:13 am, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote:
Sound good, Phil. I'm pretty new to the K3 and KX3 so I wondered what
Too many Phils! :-)
Another cool thing about the KX3 is that RX I/Q output port. Since there is no
KXP3 (coming soon...? Maybe) I run the RX I/Q output into the Line In port on
my computer and run the free software package NaP3. I'm using an Apple iMac
with 27 display, so I have a very nice
A friend just posted a picture of the new PX3. Looks awesome.
Price?
When can we order?
Estimated delivery?
Tighe
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Actually, the picture includes the sign on the table which says order
one today. So:
Price?
Where can we order?
Estimated delivery?
Tighe
NK4I
On 4/4/2014 4:40 PM, Tighe Kuykendall wrote:
A friend just posted a picture of the new PX3. Looks awesome.
Price?
When can we order?
Estimated
Link to Data Sheet:
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/PX3%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%20B1a.pdf
$499 kit $569 wired
Orders are being taken now via web and phone
No date for delivery available yet.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211
On Apr 4, 2014, at 4:40 PM, Tighe Kuykendall wrote:
A friend just posted a
Probably not, Steve. I use a Pigknob to control my K3 but not for any
reasons dealing with K3 ergonomic deficiencies. I contest with N1MM
and do occasionally type a frequency into the CALL field to control the
radio, and N1MM sends for me, but beyond that, I use the controls on the
radio.
http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htm#px3
On 4/4/2014 3:43 PM, Tighe Kuykendall wrote:
Actually, the picture includes the sign on the table which says order
one today. So:
Price?
Where can we order?
Estimated delivery?
Tighe
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Hi Andy,
First it's easier to see what's going on if you turn off the A and B
markers. You just want to see the cursors to get a better handle on how they
operate. And you want to activate the VFO-B cursor in the P3 menu.
VFO-A has a green cursor. VFO-B has a Magenta cursor. There is no separate
I had to have my orthopedic surgeon repair my hand
from the Ergonomics on the K3
Har
Bob K3DJC
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Jim,
Thanks. Yes, I do have Fred Cady's book. Why I never looked in there to find
some answers is one of the mysteries of the week. The other mystery of the
week though is how is it that (Seattle Seahawks head coach) Pete Carroll's
favorite TV show is The Bachelor.
73, phil, K7PEH
On
Matt,
Actually, the KRX3 sub-receiver for my K3 is on my to buy list. As of today,
this list is growing faster than I can buy:
1. K3 sub-receiver, KRX3 plus needed roofing filters.
2. KXPA100 plus antenna tuner.
3. 2-Meter option for KX3 when it is available.
4. As of today, the PX3.
73,
Too many Phils! :-)
It is a new problem for me. Throughout all of my childhood, in school, and
such, having the name phil has made me unique. There were all kinds of Jims,
Bobs, Mikes, Daves, Dicks, but rarely any other phils. My best friend in
6th/7th grade (now also a FB friend) is
Damn! I guessed it. I was the first poster and guessed right. Wish I won
the first one built, but still happy I guessed it.
Wish I was as lucky at lottery.
Gerald - KC6CNN
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Hmmm ... In the days of Big Blue Iron, I don't think I ever saw a
computer room that didn't have some card boxes on top of a file cabinet
near the doors with a sign, FOR 1401 EMULATION ON MIDS.
Regarding JOVIAL, said to be an acronym from, Jules' Own Version of the
International Algorithmic
Will it support both 0 ans 8 kHz IF?
Thanks,
Olli
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I have a K3/P3/9500/DB36 setup. Occasionally something sticks and the radio is
deaf. If I send a DIT it clears and I can hear again. It's not the K3, it's not
the cable connecting the K3 to the amp and it's not the TR relays in the amp.
Have people experienced this before? What is the
My problem is Bills. In any crowd or waiting room
they sound too much the same. Then I become
Phillip ;-)
73, Phil W7OX
On 4/4/14, 2:20 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
Too many Phils! :-)
It is a new problem for me. Throughout all of my childhood, in school, and
such, having the name phil has
A mini P3. I was hoping for a station monitor to show things going out. The
P3/PX3 can show us things our ears can hear, a station monitor could show us
things we cannot hear. Maybe in the future.
K6CG
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PX3 photo can be found here:
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/PX3%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%20B1a.pdf
Ted, KN1CBR
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Received Fred’s heat sink yesterday and installed it on the KX3 today.
Beautifully done and fits like a glove. It took about 10 minutes to install and
the powder coat finish matches the radio nicely, and all covers still fit
nicely. Thank for a great job Fred. Now I’ll try to do some thermal
Yes. There was a thread on this subject a few weeks ago. I use a large
[~150 ft elements] dipole fed with ladder line and a DXE balun. It's
been up long enough that the connections between the elements and the
line [copper split nuts] have corroded. At random times, especially
when I
Nice!!
Grant NQ5T
On Apr 4, 2014, at 4:59 PM, Dauer, Edward eda...@law.du.edu wrote:
PX3 photo can be found here:
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/PX3%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%20B1a.pdf
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On Apr 4, 2014, at 2:46 PM, Oliver Dröse dro...@necg.de wrote:
Will it support both 0 ans 8 kHz IF?
Yes, and it will automatically re-center the display based on the shift
selection, mode, filter bandwidth, etc.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
Richard
I suspect your not alone.
The sensor connection on the P3 has been sitting unused since day one and
should have been on the top of the list for awhile i would have thought but
nothing has been announced yet.
I have requested numerous times for info but not got a reply.
Gary
Vk1ZZ
K3,
Either a DB-25 that's been working out or a SteppIR antenna?
73, Mike NF4L
On Apr 4, 2014, at 6:14 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote:
What is a DB-36?
73,
Fred K6DGW
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I heard the same story about JOVIAL being an acronym for Jules' Own ...
. Also heard that Jules designed it while walking the beach (forgot
which beach). Santa Monica, perhaps?
I did some programming in JOVIAL while working on some software for the
central computer on the AWACS aircraft. IBM's
Dimensions identical to KX3 case except 2 (5 cm) narrower. Fits in your
pocket, should the need arise. Includes KX3-style fold-up tilt feet.
Wayne
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On Apr 4, 2014, at 4:52 PM, Edouard Lafargue edou...@lafargue.name wrote:
Speaking about the case: will it be the
I'm mending after my hospital stay and slowly getting back to work. I'm
touched by all your (50+) messages of good wishes. Thank you!!
OM Ken has a KXP3 on order and of course I'll work out case and cover
designs. Stay tuned, and
73!
Rose - N7HKW
elecraftcov...@gmail.com
David,
Check *every* connection in your antenna system - or better yet, re-do
all the connections. If you have any purely mechanical connections that
are not soldered, those are suspicious.
Connections with wire nuts are *supposed* to be gas tight, but in
outdoor conditions they usually are
I have a problem with Bills too - too much month at the end of the
money! :-)
73,
Don W3FPR
On 4/4/2014 5:55 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
My problem is Bills. In any crowd or waiting room they sound too much
the same. Then I become Phillip ;-)
Sound like all you need is the W2IHY iPlus box.
It will switch between 3 radios with one mic, PTT and an amp...
I have and use it all the time.
http://www.w2ihy.com/audio-switches.html
On Apr 4, 2014, at 1:52 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote:
I am thinking of setting up a configuration to
Does the PX3 attach to the KX3 in some sort of a rigid configuration?
So it becomes sort of one unit?
I imagine folks using this combo in the filed would like something like that.
Perhaps similar to this PAE-Kx31 heat sink with side handles, only extending
sideways to include the PX3?
Otherwise
I would like to see a TUNER ON in the KAT500 remote program like the KPA500 has
AMP ON in its. Having a check mark by Bypassed is ok But It would be better if
it had TUNER ON. Other than that It works 100% and love it.
73s Va7mv Ron Leech
If you're serious about using the KX3 (or other rigs) mobile, read the
excellent treatment of the subject by Matt, W6NIA:
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/Rev-B1-1.6-KX3-Mobile-Owners.pdf
But if you just dabble in mobile occasionally, like me, or you're on a budget,
you might want to try the
Jeff Scaparra j...@scaparra.com wrote:
How is [the PX3] any better than using the IQ out and computer?
Hi Jeff,
A PC can work well, assuming it's fitted with a high-performance sound card,
and that you're careful with cables and system grounding. This is sometimes
hard to do, especially in
Boy if that ain't the truth. I still keep messing up with that.
Gary, KA1J
Heaven help you if you are working DX in split and don't see red -- the UP
Police will be on you in a blink of an eye!
73, Bob, WB4SON
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I’ve just completed building my K3/10 (S/N 8115)!!! The PA3 and sub-receiver
are sitting here but not built/installed yet. Everything seems to work fine -
completed the TX gain calibration successfully, and the filter setup too, of
course. However, I’m puzzled by the how the S-meter is
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