Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

2015-06-28 Thread David Woolley
If you are using pool servers, best practice is to specify at least four (that's the reason for having 1., 2., etc., so that you can select four different ones). That way, if one of the them goes rogue it will be exlcuded from the time solution but you will still have enough for a correct

[Elecraft] Front panel phone socket - K3

2015-06-28 Thread Johnny Siu
Hello Group, I have an earlier version of K3 though I keep updating its hardware + firmware to the latest standard. Now it develops some problem with the front panel phone socket.  Even after I pull out my headphone jacket, no sound is coming out from the internal loudspeaker.  On the other

Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

2015-06-28 Thread Edward R Cole
I also use tick.nobs.navy.mil for several years (2003) with my xp32 machine using D4 (mainly for JT65 on eme). I have a frequent sync rate so time is rarely off more than 0.020s. Dimension-4 is freeware and easy to setup. I tried some other NIST programs in the past returned to using D4. Its

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 U6 voltage issue

2015-06-28 Thread John Lemay
Cathy With several observed voltages being an order of magnitude wrong, I would suspect the meter - or, dare I suggest, the user ! John G4ZTR -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Catherine James Sent: 27 June 2015 19:11 To:

[Elecraft] one more thing....newly installed KXV3B enable

2015-06-28 Thread dick
So the above board is installed, as has the 5.29 firmware. Could someone point me to the 'new' instructions and magic button-pushing sequence for enabling the new preamp(s). Sadly, in my haste to get packed, I did not bring my handwritten notes with me from home L. Thank you all. Dick,

[Elecraft] KXPA100 + KX3 ATU High SWR

2015-06-28 Thread Kyle Krieg
All, hopefully someone can tell me what I'm seeing is expected behavior, as I've only had my KXPA100 attached to a end fed antenna at my house since I got it and it's work great. Yesterday I took the KXPA100 and KX3 out for field day. We used two antennas, a Alpha Antenna vertical and a GR8V

[Elecraft] K3 synthesizer(s)

2015-06-28 Thread dick
Hello. I'm presently out of the country on a 6m dxpedition and am in the process of finishing the install of the new KXV3B. This was my 2nd install of the new board and it went very smoothly. My question is: I hadn't been 'inside' this xcvr for quite a while and had forgotten it used to

Re: [Elecraft] Front panel phone socket - K3

2015-06-28 Thread Gary Smith
Hi Johnny, Is it possible that the plug for the speaker has been dislodged and not seating properly or, that the wire at the speaker terminal is now separated? 73, Gary KA1J Hello Group, I have an earlier version of K3 though I keep updating its hardware + firmware to the latest

Re: [Elecraft] K3 synthesize(s)

2015-06-28 Thread Scott Manthe
I'm glad that you got your answer, Dick! Please help the rest of us wondering about the answer by posting what is was. 73, Scott, N9AA On 6/28/15 10:43 AM, d...@dkhanson.com wrote: Thank you to all. Question answered and all is well on that front. 73 Dick, K5AND

Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

2015-06-28 Thread Kevin Stover
I use D4 as well. It synch's on boot and every 15 minutes thereafter. The longer you leave the computer on the more accurate the system clock. I just checked and the last synch adjusted the system clock by .006 seconds. The computer rebooted three days ago. That's plenty good enough for me.

[Elecraft] K3 synthesize(s)

2015-06-28 Thread dick
Thank you to all. Question answered and all is well on that front. 73 Dick, K5AND __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] kxv3b install

2015-06-28 Thread dick
Thanks for all the help. All is well and on line. 73 Dick __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

[Elecraft] Audio Out...

2015-06-28 Thread evetsmd
With 4 radios and a computer at the operating position, you can only have so many speakers before it gets out of control... I have an audio mixer that lets me control the inputs and the feed a single amplified set of studio monitors. I'd like to connect the K3 thru the mixerline out to mixer

Re: [Elecraft] k3 switching supply

2015-06-28 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
I wanted to make a add on this series of Power Supplies.   Today I found a PS birdy.  Rough sounding every 26 or so KHz down -115 dBm.  about 6 dB out of the noise on 80 meters.  It moves slightly on turn on.  Just happened to have the P3 on it when I turned it on. Mel, K6KBE From: Mel

Re: [Elecraft] Audio Out...

2015-06-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Steve, While either the rear phone jack or the speaker jack should work OK, I would use the phones jack. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/28/2015 9:29 AM, evetsmd wrote: With 4 radios and a computer at the operating position, you can only have so many speakers before it gets out of control... I have an

[Elecraft] problem KRX3

2015-06-28 Thread VE3NFK
Hi K3 sn 709 just installed: 2 x KSYN3A 1 x KXVV3B audio mod (little board with 2 caps and 2 power resistors) replaced 6 tin pins on PA and main board KPA3 power connectors replaced power fans with 2 x Noctua's did mods on KBPF3 x 2 Result - radio still works :-) BUT no signals on the sub

Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

2015-06-28 Thread Rick Commo
Gary, Is there any chance that perhaps your firewall might be blocking the traffic on that NTP port? This thought was triggered by the fact that all your computers were having problems. From what I’ve found on Google doing a quick search that NTP can use port 123 (IMCP, which is also used

Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

2015-06-28 Thread Walter Underwood
Yes. wunder K6WRU CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) On Jun 27, 2015, at 6:22 PM, WA8JXM wa8...@gmail.com wrote: So you are saying that NTP should still synchronize my computer clock accurately? On 27/06/2015 20:06, Walter Underwood wrote: This is exactly what NTP was

[Elecraft] FS - Softrock Lite II Receiver Kits for K3 IF Application

2015-06-28 Thread Gary
For Sale - 2 new unassembled Softrock Lite II receiver kits for K3 IF application according to the paper found with them. They're from the estate of a local SK. I've seen Softrocks mentioned here before and therefore thought someone in this group may be interested in these kits. Bags contain the

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 + KX3 ATU High SWR

2015-06-28 Thread Kevin Stover
When you refer to the KX3 Tuner are you talking about the one in the amp or the rig? If the tuner is in the rig all your tuning, inless in standby on the amp, is the input circuitry of the amp and you will get a good SWR everytime. If the amp is in the PA then check the connectors on the

[Elecraft] FS: K3 KFL3B-FM 13 kHz FM filter

2015-06-28 Thread n1ix
I have a KFL3B-FM 13 kHz FM filter that I would like to sell for $105 shipped or trade for a 200HZ or 400HZ filter. Dave N1IX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Front panel phone socket - K3

2015-06-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Johnny, I suspect some oxidation has formed on the contact areas inside the phone jack which are intended to connect/disconnect the speaker. So yes, I would believe that changing the front panel phone jack will fix it. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/28/2015 6:45 AM, Johnny Siu wrote: Hello Group, I

Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

2015-06-28 Thread Frontier ac2ev
I don't recall anyone mentioning it but I've had very good luck using Meinberg NTP on everything from XP to Windows 8.1. 73 Don AC2EV On Jun 28, 2015, at 18:00, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

[Elecraft] K2 Low transmit power after shut down

2015-06-28 Thread Mick Hall
Hi Working on my K2 with a long wire antenna and externalATU and my K2 shut down. Only working at 5 watts and an SWR of 2.1:1.   I didn’t smell anything initially so I powered it backup. At first I couldn’t hear anything on any band and slowly the sound cameback, which was a bit strange.  

Re: [Elecraft] problem KRX3

2015-06-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
John, Check the SUB-IN and SUB-OUT connectors on the KRX3 to be sure they are properly inserted and seated. Also re-check the cables for the SubRX synthesizer. Do you have the KBPF3 installed? That is required for receiving the low band. And you should upgrade the KBPF3(s) with the newly

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 + KX3 ATU High SWR

2015-06-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Kyle, I suspect you do not have a real problem. It is much better to set the KXAT100 to MAN after having 'trained' the tuner in AUTO by tuning into each band segment (and band) that will be used with a particular antenna. In MAN the KXAT100 does not automatically attempt to retune based of

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 + KX3 ATU High SWR

2015-06-28 Thread Matt Maguire
Make sure you are running the latest firmware. I observed similar symptoms some time back, and the root cause was resolved in a firmware update. 73, Matt VK2RQ On Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 3:16 PM -0700, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Kyle, I suspect you do not have a real

[Elecraft] Help with Sick K3 no output power on the lower bands

2015-06-28 Thread Bill OMara via Elecraft
Hi, I'm looking for some ideas on why my K3 has an intermittent power output problem only on the lower bands, 10,15,20M all work fine and never have a problem. But 40,80 and 160M has no output power. I'm keying with both CW and with the Tune button into a dummy load with no other

[Elecraft] XG3 repeat command

2015-06-28 Thread Jeff Stai
If I type: WM,{RY#; and then type W; It should send RY (as RTTY) over and over until interrupted, right? (The # indicates repeat.) Mine isn't. It sends it once and stops. I also tried CW, same result. I even tried typing the examples in the manual exactly as shown. No luck. Macbook Pro, OSX

[Elecraft] Front panel phone socket - K3

2015-06-28 Thread Johnny Siu
Hello Don and others, Thanks for your reply as well as others replied to me off-the-list. Since there will be a new DSP board later this year, perhaps,I would simply wait for the new one to replace the entire board. 73 Johnny VR2XMC   寄件人︰ Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com 收件人︰ Johnny Siu

Re: [Elecraft] FS - Softrock Lite II Receiver Kits for K3 IF Application

2015-06-28 Thread Gary
Thanks to all who responded to my ad for the Softrocks. They are spoken for. 73, Gary -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2015 12:02 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Low transmit power after shut down

2015-06-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
Mick, You cannot properly troubleshoot a problem like that with too many variables involved. In your case, you have the base K2, the KPA100 (even when bypassed), your antenna tuner, and your antenna involved - the problem could be with any one of them. The solution is to reduce that number

Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

2015-06-28 Thread Michael Adams
FWIW, the one glitch I encountered when I joined the Win10 beta was that the user account I created for the Meinberg NTP service did not get transferred over from my Win81 install. Hopefully this will be cleared up before Win10 goes live. -- Michael Adams | m...@n1en.org Original

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 134, Issue 28

2015-06-28 Thread Steve Saslow
RE; KX-3 filter blow-by? I operated about 11hrs in the ARRL FD, all CW on 20 and 40m, at 5w, a ground-mtd vertical, and a 20m dipole at 25 ft. Mine is a unit without roofing filters., just back from great repairs and totally successful burn-in at Elecraft. I kept the bandwidth as narrow as it