Uluru pronounced ooh-loo-roo
Too easy...lol
Now for Cairns...
Um, kinda hard for those who place emphasis on the R. It is silent for us in
the know.
You will be close saying CANS with no letter getting special treatment.
I am currently around 65 miles west of Cairns.
Just trying to be
Check the DigiKeyer II documentation and set it for Line Level output
rather than Mic Level (which I recall is the default).
Incorrect *again* when you talk about equipment you do not own/use.
microHAM interfaces are capable of producing up to 4V P-P depending
on the setting of the Windows
Joe,
Yes I have the correct settings for the Mic Line. The K3 goes from receive
to transmit, but there is no power or ALC. And even if I turn the microphone
gain to 60 nothing happens. Must I have the Accessory connection on the
cable connected to the Accessory jack? I have been told by some that
Must I have the Accessory connection on the cable connected to the
Accessory jack?
The Accessory connection is used for FSK and PTT. You need it
connected for PTT.
Does fldigi transmit in RTTY (AFSK) or any other mode (MFSK, Olivia,
etc.)?
Where is the slider for fldigi/Hamlib K3/KX3 set
Beware the noise blanker can introduce a lot of false products with strong
signals. For example on 144 MHz I have the PX3 NB on and it does cut out
display of powerline noise, but as soon as a strong signal appears on the band
the noise level bounces up and down way beyond the actual signal. So
Dale
See, there are limitations to both tracking and fixed modes.
1. Yes, in tracking mode you don’t lose your waterfall - BUT you lose your
averaging when you tune.
2. If you want averaging to stay on all the time - tuning or not, then you can
choose “fixed”, but then the limitation with that
John,
The P3 and PX3 use entirely different interfaces to the radio. The P3 taps into
the K3/K3S 8.2 MHz I.F., while the PX3 uses a baseband I/Q signal from the KX3.
While both methods provide the basic benefits of a panadapter, the P3's
implementation provides higher performance, using more
Brian, Thank you for the link...
the last time I looked at the netbooks the price was high... Or
discontinued.
I use MINT (replacement for xp) on my full sized old laptop and it
runs fldigi and wsjtx just fine (and USB sound card) and speed is about
the same, too.
Mint (linux) works the KX3
My primary focus is DX and I'm trying to juggle priorities (cash) to build
my station.
I'm upgrading from a YAESU FT-897D which works ok but doesn't deal with
noise/band noise well.
The intended end result will be K3S, Panadapter, Amplifier, External Antenna
Tuner. The K3S will have the sub
Received the P3 TXMON option yesterday.. Took about 10 minutes to install
and works flawless.. THANKS Elecraft..!!
The only drawback I see is the lack of the option to set full scale at 1500
watts and not 2000 watts.. Just a personal preference But all is good..
Clyde Scott - W4CCS
Thanks to all that replied to my post.
1. I am using Tracking mode and have Averaging set at 14. I want to see the
SSB pattern smoothly and not like an O'scope. I always slow the pattern
down to see clearly the transmitted bandwidth and treble/bass balance.
2. I do not use Fixed mode, If I am
Joe
That is exactly the problem I have with the PX3 - I like my receive filter to
be centred, so
I can always see whats going on up the band and down the band. For that to
happen on
my PX3, I need to be in tracking mode. But the moment you swing the VFO, the
display
loses its averaging, and
I have been doing that, still don't get 4KHz bandwidth. I would just accept it
as a limitation of the receiver if it weren't for the fact that on SSB I can
widen the pass out to 4KHz.
So in summary, why can't DATA A be as wide as SSB mode?
73
David Anderson GM4JJJ
On 31 Jul 2015, at
John,
It's true that in Fixed tune mode when you cross the boundary at either
end of the current span, the screen refreshes to the new span and you lose
your waterfall history. But in Tracking mode, don't you lose waterfall
history each time you tune?
Regarding your PX3, have you tried
I will be traveling in and near Australia for the month of August and plan
to operate /p and /mm with a KX3.
My dates and locations are below. I would appreciate hearing of any Radio
related events (club meetings,
boot sales, flea markets, etc) that I might be able to attend. Thanks in
A cool new 1920x1080 high-res studio picture of the K3S with P3 available for
download.
Its perfect for use on hi-res desktop monitors for wallpaper backgrounds etc.
and can be easily resized for others. Its the same picture (but in higher res)
as the new K3S picture we have just added to
Elecraft has advised me that my new K3S will be shipping in several days. I
believe I recall some comments here regarding saving my current K3
configuration to the K3 Utility in order to transfer it to the new K3S. Seems
like the suggestion some time back was to change the serial number in
I agree with Joe. My usage of the P3 and the PX3
is 100% fixed-tune mode, and I find both the P3
and PX3 to work very well for me. They do differ
in amplitude scale in A-B comparisons, but this is
compensated for by scale adjustments.
I've never really found a situation where Tracking
mode
Hi all,
Using KPA-500 with an FT 2k. All was well until last weekend when suddenly
the rig shows high SWR when i put the amp in OPER mode. The SWR checks out
fine on the rig's in-built meter when the amp is in STBY mode. But cannot
get the rig to key the amp as the needle on the rig's meter
On Fri,7/31/2015 6:08 AM, Joe Word wrote:
1. I am using Tracking mode and have Averaging set at 14. I want to see the
SSB pattern smoothly and not like an O'scope. I always slow the pattern
down to see clearly the transmitted bandwidth and treble/bass balance.
So your primary interest is the
Phil
So….you’re okay using “fixed tune” where your VFO window moves off-centre, and
heads off
towards the edge of the screen - at this point you can’t see whats ahead of you
because you’re
near the edge of the pan adapter. If you go any further, you fall off the edge,
and it plonks you back
It’s difficult to see a station, and find where you are trying to
tune to, when the display loses itsaveraging.
As a long time user of the P3, I strenuously disagree with that
assessment.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 2015-07-31 9:57 AM, John Kramer wrote:
Wayne
Apologies, I have never seen a
Greetings
I know this is a bit of topic but I this this list has the expertise to
give me good answers.
My station is a KX3-KXPA100 with a PX3. I have a quiet, to me, 30 amp
switching power and a 2000 watt Honda generator that generates some, but
not objectionable noise. The NB on the KX3
Wayne
Apologies, I have never seen a P3 in action before, I live too far away from
locations
that have regular hamfests. Maybe I should go and watch some youtube clips.
I just thought the basic architecture in the P3 would be the same as my
PX3.
But, reading your last two paragraphs, tells me
Interesting. I wondered how this worked. My P3TXMON was shipped this week so
ill get to play with it soon, but one would think the scale would be adjustable
so that whatever power is seen, you could make that the full scale. This is
just a scaling issue. Otherwise running the KPA500 with the
Yes, the full scale is adjustable to 200 w, 700w, 1200w, and 2000w.. Maybe a
future firmware update will include an Auto option that will select whatever
power level it sees like most power meters have. I have mine set to 2000w
because I run a Command tech amp on 6m, but when I’m running the
I just ordered a K3s so I want to sell my KX3 (fully loaded with all options
including 2 m,MH3 mike, ant tuner, etc.). Also PX3 and KXPA100 (with ant
tuner). Prefer sales in Metro Philly area, but will consider shipping. Please
contact W3HVG off list.
Jer,
Your list is OK -- unless -- if your goal is to minimize dis-assembly
when adding the items later in your list, then decide on the filters for
the main receiver before adding the subRX. The subRX must be removed to
add filters to the main board.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 7/31/2015 9:15 AM,
Are you switching in the KPA500 with the transceiver in TX and key down and
power output? That will destroy relay contacts in the KPA500.
73, Guy K2AV
On Friday, July 31, 2015, Deepak VU2CDP vu2...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi all,
Using KPA-500 with an FT 2k. All was well until last weekend when
Thaire,
After Australiaconsider going way north and DX from Svalbard
near the Artic Circle.
73, w0xi
Thaire Bryant mailto:w2...@myfairpoint.net
Friday, July 31, 2015 10:44 AM
I will be traveling in and near Australia
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I have run the exact same configuration from the TT battery with no issue.
Pull power directly from the battery with both legs ( 12V and gnd) fused. I
generally run about 40W as I have had little need to run more. You will
need to monitor battery voltage so as not to pull the battery too low.
I should also add that I have approximately a 10 foot run of #8 wire
running from the batteries to the inside of the trailer, hoping I would
not have a significant voltage drop. This will terminate with a PP
distribution block. Total wire run should be less than 16 feet and
closer to 12 feet.
On Fri,7/31/2015 9:35 AM, Al Sather wrote:
Greetings
I know this is a bit of topic but I this this list has the expertise
to give me good answers.
My station is a KX3-KXPA100 with a PX3. I have a quiet, to me, 30 amp
switching power and a 2000 watt Honda generator that generates some,
but
On Jul 31, 2015, at 9:51 AM, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote:
What you want is not possible -- Averaging is working on the IF signal. We
can choose to always center it, or tune across it. When we tune in Tracking
Mode, it MUST begin averaging again.
Not quite impossible.
It
Hello Guy,
No, i would never do that! :-)
A friend told me that it may be the PIN diode, probably blown by static
discharge while swapping antennas. But he wasn't sure. I intend to do some
diagnosis tomorrow afternoon when i should have some free time.
73,
Deepak VU2CDP
PS: this one was put
Here's my basic configuration which is on order at present:
Item Ref. Price ea. Qty. Description
K3S/100-F $2899.951 K3S 100W Xcvr. (Assembled)
KAT3A-F $369.95 1 K3S ATU (Fact. Installed)
KFL3A-1.8K $139.95 1 K3 1.8 kHz, 8 pole filter
KFL3A-500 $89.95
On Fri,7/31/2015 6:15 AM, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote:
My primary focus is DX and I'm trying to juggle priorities (cash) to build
my station.
I'm upgrading from a YAESU FT-897D which works ok but doesn't deal with
noise/band noise well.
The intended end result will be K3S, Panadapter,
Has anyone used a K3 with a Ten-Tec Centurion amp? What is needed for
QSK operation?
Thanks
Stew ke4yh
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I was able to pick up my K3S-F at UPS this morning.
Serial number 10072 was ordered on June 9th, and included in the June
1th batch.
It spent a week traveling UPS Ground from Elecraft, and is happy to be
home now.
This is my first Elecraft transceiver and my first NEW transceiver since
Congratulations Byron.
You picked a super radio to be the first new on.
Your going to be happy and learn a bunch. I still find stuff my elecraft
radios do that I had no ideal they did.
Congratulations again and hope to work you.
73's
Gerald - KC6CNN
On Jul 31, 2015 3:03 PM, Byron Peebles
I build the K3s kit 10089 , all fine but I have low audo in speakers and
phones.
That means audio is beginning to hear on 3 o' clock position of AF gain
dial.
I AF gain is in the 5 o'clock position, autio is readable but distorted.
RF dial is in the 5 o'clock position.
AGC-fast
AGC-SLP 12
Eric
Thanks for that info, I would like to try that out - I must have missed that in
the manual….unless it was
incorporated in the new firmware, and I didn’t see it in the release notes.
Thanks for the heads up
73
John, ZS5J
On 31 Jul 2015, at 9:20 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hello John,
Phil
Soâ¦.youâre okay using âfixed tuneâ where your VFO window moves
off-centre, and heads off
towards the edge of the screen - at this point you canât see whats ahead
of you because youâre
near the edge of the pan adapter. If you go any further, you fall off the
One minor note: There are three different P3 and PX3 fix mode tuning defaults
you can select in the menu for when you tune past the edge of the display:
slide, 1/2 screen and full screen jump.
I generally prefer the slide mode as it is less jarring and drags the window
incrementally in the
Thanks to all who responded directly. I just knew there was a catch.
Calibrations are saved by the K3 Utility and those calibrations (as well as
some other specific settings) are not to be transferred to a different K3 or
K3S. So, don't try this at home, kids.
73,
Terry, W0FM
Thought i'd post a followup to my question about the quietness of this
supply
Bought one a couple weeks ago
At least in my installation it seems quiet as a mouse
Scott ne9u
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Hi, hopefully someone can point me in the right direction to cure the
problem that has manifested itself on my K3.
When I TX using more than 11 Watts on 20metres shows HI CUR on the display.
When I TX using more than 20 Watts on 20 Metres the display shows HI CUR
for a second or two the the rig
Olaf,
This is definitely not normal. Please describe your symptoms to our customer
support techs so they can give you a few simple things to check. One
possibility is that the crystal filter offsets are not set up correctly. The
offsets are marked on the filters (except 0.00 for all Inrad
I am just testing now a new K3S (10074) and pair of RRC 1258 MKII. Main
issue is ability to run local when on site and fully remote when not. I have
tried a simple VGA Y cable, an all pins A/B switch and an all pins VGA
cable but only one at a time will work. Seems to only have five pins to
work
On 15-07-31 09:15 AM, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote:
I'm shooting for the cheapest setup that will be functional at the start and
then add on as I go. Trying to get the order of importance down.
Thoughts:
1. Base K3S 10w - stay CW mostly due to lower power.
2. Upgrade to 100w
Interesting question. I run the KX3 mobile and find no such problem in my 2006
GMC durimax diesel. Could be the dual batteries take the load OK. Having said
that I did a different approach for a friend for his field day work. He was
having problems with people changing power leads and making
I use one of my 100 watt radios in our travel trailer. I did run three
lengths of #10 AWG automotive primary cable from the battery area to my
operating position. Both the DC negative and DC positive lines each
have a 30A Fast Blow fuse located very close to the battery. That third
wire is
Thanks to those who responded to my plea that I was unable to access the
Elecraft ftp site.
I tried different browsers, the Elecraft K3 Utility, and a standalone
ftp program with no luck. I disabled my antivirus and turned of the
Windows firewall. Still didn't work.
Finally I tried to
I have a K3+RRC setup at my remote site which I use both locally and
remotely.
Don't use VGA cables of any kind for any purpose other than connecting a
VGA monitor directly to a computer! Use only full 15-pin cables, connectors
and adapters except for the documented interrupter that some folks
One tip — in Australia, “Ayer’s Rock” is pronounced “Uluru”. I gave up trying
to match the local pronunciation of “Cairns”.
wunder
K6WRU
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
On Jul 31, 2015, at 8:44 AM, Thaire Bryant w2...@myfairpoint.net wrote:
I will be traveling in and near
I just installed a Digikeyer II to my K3. I am not having any problem with N1MM
Plus or ACLog. The Winkeyer works just fine when it comes to sending CW. My
issues are with FLDigi. I have the Line In connection and Line Out connection
to the appropriate holes in the back. Some have told me to
A piece of coax for RF drive and an RCA to RCA jumper for the amp relay.
73, Guy
On Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 2:55 PM, Stew s...@ke4yh.com wrote:
Has anyone used a K3 with a Ten-Tec Centurion amp? What is needed for QSK
operation?
Thanks
Stew ke4yh
Do I have the wrong settings or what?
Have you selected MENU:MIC SEL = LInE In and adjusted the
mic gain for 4 bars (fifth flickering) when you try to
transmit AFSK or PSK31 (per the K3 Owners Manual)?
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 2015-07-31 6:59 PM, pastor...@verizon.net wrote:
I just
And, of course, a quick read of Bill Bryson's In a Sunburned Country is
recommended - but that's true even if your not going to Australia...
73,
geo - n4ua
On Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 6:57 PM, Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org
wrote:
One tip — in Australia, “Ayer’s Rock” is pronounced
Snowbirding to the max! :-)
Phil W7OX
On 7/31/15 10:53 AM, Phil Anderson wrote:
Thaire,
After Australiaconsider going way
north and DX from Svalbard near the Artic Circle.
73, w0xi
Thaire Bryant mailto:w2...@myfairpoint.net
Friday, July 31, 2015 10:44 AM
I will be traveling
Chris,
do the TX gain calibration per manual (easiest using the K3 Utility) and
problem should hopefully be gone (just had a similar problem with a
friend's K3). GL!
73, Olli - DH8BQA
Contest, DX radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de
Am 31.07.2015 um 22:15 schrieb Chris Soames:
Hi,
Some quibbles. First, Elecraft products in the K3 and KX3 generation are
trivially easy to build. All the modules have been factory aligned and
tested. They are screw together kits. Unless you have some physical
disability that prevents you from building it, ALWAYS buy in kit form.
It takes a
So Kool, now I have a 27 inch K3S and P3.
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I think I know what Joe is getting at….and I agree with him, if I understand
him correctly. When he refers to “noise floor”
he means that he loses averaging when he tunes, resulting in the crazy spectrum
display (what Joe refers to as noise).
I haven’t seen or used a P3, but I bought my first
I bought a new KX3 and PX3 factory built, 3 weeks ago. It is a great pair, but
there are several
annoying things. The one thing that I have issue with is the very poor
“sensitivity” of the PX3.
I have 59 plus 10 signals on my KX3, however, on the PX3 waterfall the trace is
very faint and
What happens if you change the centre frequency before widening out the
bandwidth?
73, Matt VK2RQ
On Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 1:13 AM -0700, David Anderson gm4...@yahoo.co.uk
wrote:
Any comment on my original question in this thread before it was hijacked hi, (
which was about the
Any comment on my original question in this thread before it was hijacked hi, (
which was about the KX3 not the K3).
For reference here it is again.
Experimenting with the KX3 on WSJT FSK441 and JT65b I noticed looking at the
spectral display of band noise that with the bandwidth widened fully
That doesn't sound normal. Three things to check:- in the KX3, do you have the
RX I/Q set to Enabled- on page 16 of the PX3 manual, check the REF and SCALE
settings- have you done the side and nulling procedure on page 26? Maybe the
gain settings there are not sane.
73, Matt VK2RQ
On Fri,
I would be interested in comments from Elecraft as to why the KX3/P3 differ
from
the products you list in the way averaging is handled.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:13:25 +0200, John Kramer wrote:
I think I know what Joe is getting atand I agree with him, if I
understand
him
Matt
Thanks for your response, really appreciate it.
1. Yes, the RX IQ is enabled - I think if it wasn’t enabled I wouldn’t see
anything on the PX3.
It is working normally, it’s just that the trace left on the waterfall is
extremely faint for a signal
that is 20 - 30 db above the noise floor.
Another thing to try is the noise blanker in the PX3. At the moment I have an
arcing power pole down the road from my place spewing out lots of garbage on
the air, which can be seen on the PX3. If I enable the PX3's noise blanker, it
really cleans up the display and lets me see the underlying
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