Many have ordered PX3. It might be interesting to know,
if a set of cables are included or available as option.
I would like to have them delivered with PX3.
A set might be as:
- 15 ft battery cable
- 12 inch 3,5mm male right angle to 3,5mm male right angle stereo
- 12 inch 2,5mm male right
Correction:
- 5 ft battery cable (not 15, sorry)
Benny OH9NB
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Thanks to Sam K5OIA pointing me to Wikipedia re MISO (master input slave
output) I was able to rebut
jokes from immediate family members re Japanese soup.
After removing all modules except the front panel, carefully applying 'De-Oxit'
to all non-gold plated pins,
re-assembly restored K3 #321
Hi,
Many thanks to all who replied to my post the other day, I now know how to
cable the TNC to the K3 and will be making them up soon.
Regards
Graham G7NEH
On 15 Apr 2014, at 16:51, Graham Pemberton G7NEH
grahampemberton...@btinternet.com wrote:
Hi all,
Sorry if this is off topic, I
Hi everyone!
Just built a new P3 couple of days ago. Been playing with it (naturally).
Have a question about screen refresh rate in SCAN:
when i set the span to something wide, like 150 or 200 and put the K3 into scan
- after one or two full screens it gets kind of choppy.
Starts to freeze up and
Hi All,
I received my K3/0 Mini Thursday night. I had it up and running very
quickly.
Of course, I love it!
Just a few questions for Elecraft or anyone else who is using one:
1 - What is the RJ connector on the bottom edge for? I don't see it
documented in the manual.
2 - Are the left-side
I recently bought a Labtec Axis-311 headset at a yardsale. Much to my surprise
it works
wonderfully with my KX3. Just plug it in and go. Excellent signal reports.
The mic is now
available for $8.31 and free shipping on Ebay.
Dave, what setting are you using re mic bias,
gain, etc. with this set? And are you using VOX
or PTT?
Phil w7ox
On 4/19/14, 6:51 AM, Dave and Alice Billheimer wrote:
I recently bought a Labtec Axis-311 headset at a yardsale. Much to my surprise
it works
wonderfully with my KX3. Just plug
On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 5:44 AM, Gerry Hull ge...@w1ve.com wrote:
I received my K3/0 Mini Thursday night. I had it up and running very
quickly.
Of course, I love it!
Just a few questions for Elecraft or anyone else who is using one:
I'm neither, but
1 - What is the RJ connector on
Hi,
New K3 owner here...
I have looked in the KE7X book, and can not find the answer to two
questions...
1. When in transmit using SSB, I am getting some sort of audio feedback
only when I have the monitor level turned up. The louder I turn up
Monitor, the more feedback I get.
2. I have
I think that as no cables were listed separately on the order form that all
required are included.
Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill
On Apr 19, 2014, at 3:11 AM, Benny Aumala benny.aum...@gmail.com wrote:
Correction:
- 5 ft battery cable (not 15, sorry)
Benny OH9NB
I'm connecting a Yamaha CM500 headset to the KX3, and find that the
microphone works properly regardless of the MIC BIAS setting (MIC BTN is
set to OFF).
As I recall, the few times I used the CM500 w/ the K3, the MIC BIAS had to
be ON or the microphone produced no output.
Any idea why the MIC
I think I'm being dense, but I can't figure out how to program the
function keys on my P3. I'm trying to set the span settings.
From what I understand I just tap span, dial in what I want, and then
tap one of the function keys. It doesn't seem to work so what step am I
missing? Staring at the
When I change bands on the K3, the marker A cursor doesn't always follow. Going
from 17M to 20M the A cursor freq readout jumps to 10M. Going back to 17M then
to 20M, it's in the 20M band.
What's the explanation?
73, Mike NF4L
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On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 9:27 AM, d...@lightstream.net
d...@lightstream.net wrote:
I'm connecting a Yamaha CM500 headset to the KX3, and find that the
microphone works properly regardless of the MIC BIAS setting (MIC BTN is
set to OFF).
As I recall, the few times I used the CM500 w/ the K3,
Set the span to the width you want
Tap [MENU]
turn select knob until you see: Span Set
Tap or Hold the FN# you want for that span
Tap [MENU] to exit
On 4/19/2014 11:25 AM, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote:
I think I'm being dense, but I can't figure out how to program the
function keys on my P3.
Thanks!
I *just* figured it out. I finally broke out Fred's book and it finally
made sense.
On Sat, 19 Apr 2014, Sam Morgan wrote:
Set the span to the width you want
Tap [MENU]
turn select knob until you see: Span Set
Tap or Hold the FN# you want for that span
Tap [MENU] to exit
On
Hi All, have been having problems with PSK on my K3. I am using a
Microham2 Keyer into the K3 via the D connector and appropriate
connections on the K3.
I cannot TX though as I get no signal to the K3 output.
In Test mode with TX flashing on the K3 I see no indication of ALC
readings when I
I saved this detailed note that was posted on this list a couple of years ago.
Maybe Elecraft needs a KX3 FAQ with this info.
Re: KX3 - Buzzing in headphones varies with MON level
Posted By: kk7p
Date: Wed Jun 20, 2012 12:49 pm
I dragged out my CM-500 to test this.
The CM-500
Thanks to all for the responses. It makes sense, and yes, I do find that
the mic is 'hotter' w/ the Mic Bias turned off. I had already been using
the noise gate so that's probably why I didn't notice the little bit of
extra noise. All sounds good.
73, Dale
WA8SRA
I saved this detailed note
Have you performed the audio configuration of microKEYER II as
described in the MK II Users Manual? Follow that procedure *exactly*
as written - do not move on until you achieve the results described.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 4/19/2014 12:57 PM, Christopher Soames wrote:
Hi All, have been
Thanks in advance for your help and ideas.
My K3 recently started exhibiting an occasional RF power drop. It drops from
100w to sometimes 50w or 30w or lower. Then by tapping the top of the radio
it goes back to full power.
The SWR is stable and normal during all of this, and I verified
Thanks -- I pulled it out and there they are -- 73 Hank K7HP
- Original Message -
From: Pfizenmayer
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2014 12:03 PM
Subject: K3 - FSK in not working - KIO3 boards
The voltage on the FSD in line is floating at about
I have had the K144XV module installed in my K3 for about 2 years now and
have noticed distortion from a local repeater that does not seem to exist
on my Yaesu VX-2 handheld!
If I place my HT on the frequency and transmit that too is distorted:(
Also the AF REC function does not play back
R2 is open and is blackened like it has been over dissipated . Now the $64,000
question is how can one over dissipate a 220 ohm resistor fed from 5 volts thru
10K ohms ???
Even if there was no resistor fed from 5 v it would be a tad under 1/8 watt -
which is probably on the edge for a 0508 SMD
Trying to help a friend with loading the latest firmware. I have the latest
(Mac) utility and the latest firmware. The load fails at the FPF step. I've
done the force procedure, no joy.
Suggestions?
73, Mike NF4L
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Make sure that you are using headphones ONLY (the speaker + phones menu
entry must be off)!
On 4/19/2014 8:59 AM, David Cole wrote:
Hi,
New K3 owner here...
I have looked in the KE7X book, and can not find the answer to two
questions...
1. When in transmit using SSB, I am getting some sort
Some headsets also have enough audio leakage to cause problems.
It's generally better to use monitor to check things, and then turn it off.
Grant NQ5T
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 19, 2014, at 3:06 PM, Vic Rosenthal K2VCO k2vco@gmail.com wrote:
Make sure that you are using headphones
Many, if not most, headsets found in the typical hamshack have significant
audio leakage around the ear cups, and if they’re open back it’s even worse.
If you’re wearing headphones with the speaker turned off, you can get still get
audio feedback while MON is turned on, and of course, it gets
My KX3 is only a few weeks old. I am original owner. Has the optional
paddles, hand mic, battery charger, and auto tuner. Works FB on brand
new Sanyo Eneloop 2700mAH NIMH batteries. I also have a brand new,
unopened spare set of the same batteries that is included. Would like to work
out a
This may be new or may have been there all along,
because while I do Backlight Off when operating
outdoors, I don't think I've changed the
brightness until today.
So I'm running though the menu looking for
something else and come to the LED BRT item and
wonder what the different
Eric said at Visalia that all required cables are included.
/Rick
On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 11:26 PM, Benny Aumala benny.aum...@gmail.comwrote:
Many have ordered PX3. It might be interesting to know,
if a set of cables are included or available as option.
I would like to have them delivered
Hi Lane:
You might try seeing if there is a group for the Ten Tec Eagle. I'd
suspect that there is one. And, you could post there. I doubt you
will find many Eagle owners on the Elecraft list! But, you might find
an Eagle owner, who.. like you.. does not like some aspect of the rig
You obviously do not have enough audio drive.
Review your MicroHam documentation to be able to configure the Audio Out
for Line level.
Once you have sufficient audio from the MicroHam, you should be able to
adjust the Line In of the K3 to produce 4 bars solid on the ALC meter
with the 5th bar
Never mind the dumb question.
I thought it was LCD brightness. It's LED
brightness with the LCD backlight off. So it turns
it off and them on so you can see what the result
is. DUH!
73, Phil
On 4/19/14, 3:08 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
This may be new or may have been there all
along,
Phil,
While in the menu, the LED BRT selections show the LED Brightness when
(and if) the LEDs are turned on in normal operation. So yes, that is
normal behavior while in the menu. It changes only the LED brightness
and has nothing to do with the backlight.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 4/19/2014
Hank,
You might want to check the output of that NPN transistor circuit before
you connect it to the K3 FSK input again.
If there is a base to collector short, it could put the full RS-232
level on the FSK input pin, and that is quite likely to fry something in
the K3 (like that 220 ohm
Dean,
A problem that comes and goes with tapping usually indicates a bad
connection somewhere.
Does it do the same thing when operated into a dummy load? If it does,
then there is a definite problem with the K3, but if it operates
properly into a dummy load, you can first suspect something
I was setting up my KX3 for a headset and external PTT connected via
ACC2 today. As I was setting the correct mic bias and PTT setting I
noticed that if you set ACC2 IO Hi=Ptt the audio output is cut off. The
radio does not seem to be transmitting but there was no audio. Other
ACC2 IO
The backlight only is on or off. But if you turn VFO A knob you can adjust the
intensity of the various LEDs.
Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill
On Apr 19, 2014, at 6:08 PM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote:
This may be new or may have been there all along, because while I do
Hi Gary,
I think you are right about MON level being too high... I will test
this later today...
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For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
www.nk7z.net
for MixW support see;
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for Dopplergram information see:
Hi,
I'm doing a K2 build, and was doing good till I got to the RF and freq.
probe assemblies. The part 1 tests (power up, encoder, relays) worked fine.
However, things came to a halt at the RF probe and freq. counter assembly,
mainly for lack of details in the instructions and my on-the-job
Just finished my K2 (just the basic one at this stage, still waiting for the
postman to deliver the SSB module). It really is a great kit, and lots of fun
to build. Now I'm just doing the filter alignment with Spectragram, and will do
the final dial calibration once propagation picks up and I
When I use the ssb monitor is sounds like I am at the back of a cavestill
going via the settings. I may try the KX3 book by KE7X to see if that helps.
Lane
On Saturday, April 19, 2014 6:38 PM, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote:
Hi Gary,
I think you are right about MON level being too
Does anyone else notice the vfo encoder noise when tuning on a dead quiet band?
If you spin the vfo quickly you hear noise in the audio. If there is about an
s1 or so or greater background noise you do not hear it.
Lane
Ku7i
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When I use the ssb monitor is sounds like I am at the back of a
cave
A few things to check:
1. CONFIG:TX MON = FAST
2. Make sure your speaker is turned off.
3. If you have a computer sound card in the audio path,
disconnect or disable K3 Line Out audio going to the sound card,
so it
Gary,
Not finger trouble, but just the way logic circuits work.
There is a pullup resistor on the ACC2 IO PTT input - which makes it
high unless one takes measures to short it to ground.
If you select Hi=PTT with nothing (or nothing active low) into the ACC2
jack, PTT will be asserted by
On Apr 19, 2014, at 8:10 PM, lane zeitler via Elecraft
elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote:
When I use the ssb monitor is sounds like I am at the back of a cavestill
going via the settings. I may try the KX3 book by KE7X to see if that helps.
Lane
Did you mean K3?
The standard
Hi,
Interesting radio no? I have the K3 Book, and it is very helpful.
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For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
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Thanks, David -
As I said, I had downloaded the latest greatest. Even sending the update
file by file failed. K6KR suggested it may be a memory problem, and to contact
Elecraft support.
73, Mike NF4L
On Apr 19, 2014, at 5:04 PM, David Sanders W4DES da...@sandersweb.net wrote:
Previously
Lane,
That back of the cave sound can be one of two things.
One is that there is monitor audio reaching your microphone due to
either using the speaker or audio leakage from your headphones,
The second is that it is simply your perception. There is a very slight
delay between your voice and
On which radio? Elecraft makes several. --wunder, K6WRU
On Apr 19, 2014, at 6:13 PM, lane zeitler via Elecraft
elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote:
Does anyone else notice the vfo encoder noise when tuning on a dead quiet
band? If you spin the vfo quickly you hear noise in the audio. If there is
1. When in transmit using SSB, I am getting some sort of audio feedback
only when I have the monitor level turned up. The louder I turn up
Monitor, the more feedback I get.
2. I have somehow turned off the NR for SSB mode only... When I press
the 8 key, (NR), I get N/A if in SSB mode. If in
Are you in split mode by chance with the NR issue?
I also have no clue how you get an NA while in SSB.
Mike W0MU
On 4/19/2014 9:08 PM, Tom Fitzgerald via Elecraft wrote:
1. When in transmit using SSB, I am getting some sort of audio feedback
only when I have the monitor level turned up. The
Good Evening,
Spring is slowly changing things around here. Highs each day in the
upper 40s with lows each night in the mid 30s. Even though it is still
getting cold each night I continue to hear the frogs in the nearby
marsh. A pileated woodpecker squawked very close to the house this
This is a known issue. Elecraft has written an app note which covers some SW
and HW techniques that can reduce or eliminate the noise:
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX3%20Tuning%20Noise%20Mod%20rev%20B3.pdf
73,
Matt VK2RQ
On 20 Apr 2014, at 11:13 am, lane zeitler via Elecraft
On 4/19/2014 3:11 PM, Ray Sills wrote:
My most used menu item is turning on and off the backlight... or
bypassing the ATU... which I need to do when using my AlexLoop.
Otherwise, I don't visit the menu very often, once I had set the
features I wanted.
Yes. Especially if you assign those few
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