Thanks to all for the responses to my question. Now I can order a K3S
and know that I won't have to spend the cash for an amp right away.
73,
Stew ke4yh
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My K3 is connected to a TopTen Band Aide band decoder. It works great
for selecting antennas based on the band.
I would like to be able to select a different antenna depending on *where*
in the band I am operating.
To be specific,
If I am operating at 3500-3600, I want to select a dipole
The weekly Elecraft single sideband net meets tomorrow, Sunday, August 2, at
18:00 UTC on 14.3035 +/-. I will be net control from the home QTH just north
of Atlanta. All are welcome and invited to attend. See you on the air!
73 de,
--Ian
Ian Kahn, KM4IK
Roswell, GA EM74ua
Looking for peer review. The setup has changed a bit
First purchase:
K3S/100-K 100w Tranceiver Kit
P3-K Panadapter.
KFL3A-2.8K 8 pole filter
KFl3A-400 400 Hz 8 pole filter
Second purchase
KPA500-K or Sub Receiver.. or ?
I'm getting lots of advice and just trying to figure
Have you tried switching to the high/low cut mode instead of center and width?
wunder
K6WRU
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
On Aug 1, 2015, at 10:49 AM, David Anderson gm4...@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
No reply from Elecraft on this matter received so far.
So you don't have to read
Had the K3 parked on 6 for casual Es operating. Now moving back to HF. Tripped
my Alpha amp, seems to be overpower. Checked tune power and get 5.2W. I have
tune set for 10W all bands. Goes back to 5.2 after adjusting. Also set tune for
per band with same result. With tune and normal key down
I'd add the P3TXMON feature to the P3. It'll help with tuning audio with
the rig.
TXMON is a good thing to have, but it won’t really help you with audio. It
does not provide a TX spectral display function.
Grant NQ5T
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I am assembling an XV144.
I have got to the point, just after installing the local oscillator
components where it says apply power and test the oscillator.
I can see no sign of life, and am wondering if I need to add the
front panel or to install any of the jumpers?
Can anyone remember getting
Tighe,
Check the plastic covering on the batteries carefully, you will likely
find one where the battery case metal is exposed.
Also check the screws mounting the battery holders - the screwheads
should not be able to contact the batteries, but I think you will find
that your screws project
Dieter - if you go by what Fred has documented in his book, it will work
superbly. I use my K3 AND KX3 with a KPA500 and KAT500 - I’ve got a two
position coax switch that allows me to use whichever radio I want to drive the
amp and tuner.
I followed the info (and diagrams) in Fred’s book and
Hello all,
Today I finally had time to finish the K3 low frequency mod, adding the caps
and removing the inductors from the band pass board.All went well, this is an
easy mod even for an old ham.With my calibrated ear and S meter it is
noticeable that the noise is lowerat the low end of the
I'd add the P3TXMON feature to the P3. It'll help with tuning audio with
the rig.
Frank
KG6EYC
On Sat, Aug 1, 2015 at 10:43 AM Jerry Moore je...@carolinaheli.com wrote:
Looking for peer review. The setup has changed a bit
First purchase:
K3S/100-K 100w Tranceiver Kit
P3-K
I use the internal charger in my KX3 to keep some NiMH batteries
charged. I take them out occasionally, but not very often as they see
very little use since I almost always use an external battery. I'm
careful not to overcharge by running the charger for short periods and
keeping an eye on
Should be easy as pi. Use the basic connection scheme and hook up a keying
line and the RF. The KPA and KAT will automatically switch bands when they
detect a dah's worth of RF.
I put a little intro guide on my website:
http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide
Cheers and
Hi Ken,
Thanks for the report. We'll be listening for you.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Aug 1, 2015, at 10:38 AM, Ken Roberson via Elecraft
elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote:
Hello all,
Today I finally had time to finish the K3 low frequency mod, adding the caps
and removing the inductors from the band
I run local and remote every week as I travel from my main station location
to my antenna restricted shore home. I don't have a problem swapping out the
DB-9 serial port cable, the PTT cable, and the audio out cable when I switch
over, it takes about a minute to do so. What I would like to do is
Here is a tidbit that Elecraft Support shared with me:
We have seen some no-name batteries where the terminals have not been made to
the IEC specification for the distance between the 2 poles of an AA battery.
The problem we have seen is that the springs used in the KX3 battery tray will
not
No reply from Elecraft on this matter received so far.
So you don't have to read through the details, it is a simple question:
Why can the RX bandwidth not be made as wide on DATA A mode as it can on SSB
mode?
If it can be made to widen out as far let me know what I am missing please.
The
Since I have recently upgraded some of the options on my K3, I have for
sale the following:
KBPF3, Rev. A, General Coverage RX Bandpass Module, $75
Includes all mounting hardware.
KXV3-2, Rev. A, RX Ant., IF Out and Xverter Interface $75
Includes Tmp cable, all mounting
There is a little program called Precision CW Fistcheck which you could
use to measure the speed. It measures character speed and shows a
graphical representation of each character (dots and dashes) as they are
sent, supposedly within 0.1 wpm.
Of course, the overall speed depends on word
Jeff,
RS-232 is a point to point protocol only. That means there can be only
one driver on an RS-232 signal line.
You have 2 drivers on the signalling lines - if one is trying to send
data while the other one is in an idle state, the one in the idle state
will override the data being sent.
All,
I have about three more weeks before my family's school year schedule makes
my Sundays too unpredictable to reliably call the Elecraft SSB Net. We want
this fun net to continue. If there is anyone who can take over calling the
net, starting on August 23, please email me off-list so
Eric,
Was there ever a similar photo available of the K3/P3 combo? The new one you
linked to here is a great looking photo. However, I'm still using the
vintage ( :-) ) K3, s/n 281, with a P3, s/n 688, and don't plan to
upgrade. I'd love to have a similar photo to replace the stock wallpaper on
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SOLD. Tnx.
Jack
W4GRJ
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From: w4grj [mailto:w4...@satterfield.org]
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2015 7:41 AM
To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
Subject: RE: FS K3 P3
Last Time for this
For Sale K3 S# 3746 and P3 S# 1020 Both Factory Assembled
K3/100
KAT3 ATU
KRX3 2nd
Did you have fun in the Flight of the Bumblebess last Sunday? I sure did!
What's that you say? The bad weather kept you inside? You had one of those
dreaded other commitments and were unable to get on the air?
Fortunately for you, the NJQRP Skeeter Hunt is NEXT Sunday, August 9th. If you
missed
Since we are in monsoon season here in AZ - if any storm is in area or
predicted - I disconnect everything - both at tower and at shack wall.
I noticed this morning that when I plug the KPA500 back in -(its on a 240
circuit all by itself) I hear what appears to be an initial transformer
Looks like I may have had too high expectations regarding
the asking price.
Price now reduced to $75 delivered via USPS .
73,
Ken K3IU
Portsmouth RI
Kenk3iu at cox.net
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On 7/30/2015 5:26 AM, Ken K3IU wrote:
I have purchased the KXV3B and now have a
Operating split on 10M on the FM repeaters.
Original Message
Subject: [Elecraft] Linked VFO's -- usage?
From: Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu
Date: Sat, August 01, 2015 4:05 pm
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Hi All,
In the current K3 firmware (going back
On 07/25/2015 07:11 PM, Alan Bloom wrote:
On 07/25/2015 01:01 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote:
I suppose the next thing we'll need is an outboard box to switch 3 P3TX
sensors automatically keyed off the ACC connector (amp off HF, amp on
HF, 2 meter). H. I wonder if anyone else has
Hi Dave,
Yes I did solve by opening up the K3 and 'jiggling' circuit boards and
putting covers back onso, not sure which board had gotten loose. I
see where you cc support, as it's the weekend, you may want to post on
the reflector so the battery of experts, like W3FPR can read your well
With problems of this sort, it is very important to make sure that the
TMP connectors are FULLY seated. Otherwise it is possible to have the
center pin just BARELY making contact. This will cause an intermittent
problem to reappear at the most inconvenient times possible (been
there, done that).
What do they make those things out of ??
Is that your new K3S ??
73, Dick, W1KSZ
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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wes
(N7WS)
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2015 10:06 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft]
If you want to see intermittent connections...
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Elecraft_K3/photos/photostream/lightbox/692485818#zax/2040317344
Note: The connection is purposefully disconnected to show the corrosion inside
the socket.
And no, I don't live on a tropical island. The
Reminds me of Tom Hanks playing the piano in the movie Big. If you blow your
K3S/P3 image up to room size and put it on the floor, could you can dance and
DX at the same time?
Wayne
N6KR
On Jul 31, 2015, at 3:42 PM, RUSSELL J. GUIDRY SR rjguidr...@verizon.net
wrote:
So Kool, now I have a
Hi All,
In the current K3 firmware (going back a few versions) you can link VFO A and B
with the CONFIG:VFO LNK menu. You used to get them linked by holding SUB, but
now that turns on diversity. A good change. Linked VFOs is not diversity, in
which VFO A controls the main and sub receivers
I would check with W4TV. I suspect microHAM's Station Master might be able do
this.
The band outputs from the K3 ACC connector are just enough to select the band.
To split the band on your chosen frequency you will need something that reads
the serial port output of the K3, and put the radio
Thanks. I need it to be auto, because I operate remotely much of the time.
Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A.
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On Aug 1, 2015, at 8:24 PM, Rick Tavan rta...@gmail.com wrote:
BandAide is pretty versatile itself. You can use position B to select an
alternative 80M antenna. It's
Last Time for this
For Sale K3 S# 3746 and P3 S# 1020 Both Factory Assembled
K3/100
KAT3 ATU
KRX3 2nd Rcvr
KXF3A IF out and xverter for P3
2- KF3A 2.8k 8pole filter
KFL3A 1.8k 8pole filter
KFL3A 400 8pole filter
KFL3A 6k 8pole filter
KFL3B 13k FM filter
Included associated interconnect cables
I test this scenario all the time. See K3 Utility Help, troubleshooting, MCU
Load failure.
73 de Dick, K6KR
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On Aug 1, 2015, at 12:58, Dick Hanson d...@dkhanson.com wrote:
Hello..
Hoping I'm not the only one who's ever encountered this.
I was installing
To all who responded.
Thanks so much.
A number of good suggestions, but the one that 'fixed me' was from Dick,
K6KR.
Everything proceeding like it should.
What a great group of first responders!
73
Dick
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You test it on purpose, Dick, or ... :-)
Phil W7OX
On 8/1/15 1:07 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:
I test this scenario all the time. See K3 Utility Help, troubleshooting, MCU
Load failure.
73 de Dick, K6KR
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On Aug 1, 2015, at 12:58, Dick Hanson d...@dkhanson.com wrote:
OK, I took the top cover off on the bench, and wiggled some of the TMP
connectors on the new synth boards, and viola! Rx and Tx are back.
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find which, if any, connector was
flakey, as additional wiggling now doesn't make the issue re-appear.
So, off to the
Station Master will do what you want.
It is extremely versatile for selecting antennas etc, dependant on frequency...
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sat, 1 Aug 2015 14:01:37 -0700, Dick Dievendorff wrote:
I would check with W4TV. I suspect microHAM's Station Master might be able do
this.
The band
Face is red - Issue resolved - senior moment - yep the transformers are
energized anytime its plugged in and the
ON-OFF switch on the input voltage /fusing module is ON. Been so long
since I looked at back of amp
after I finished it and hooked it up , I forgot that was a real switch. Nice
to
No text except title?
I have the same issue on my KX3-2m: Hi-Current blinking even on dummy
load but 3 W output still available . Having a loose SMA connector , I
had to open KX3 and extract 2m card in order to tighten SMA nut (very
annoying!) . I found it was convenient to use a short
Hello..
Hoping I'm not the only one who's ever encountered this.
I was installing 5.29 last nite...and then we had the power go off.
That computer was not on a UPS, so both computer and K3 took the hit.
K3 is now totally unresponsive and computer can no longer 'find' it.
Hi Dick,
You may have tried this, maybe not -
Try powering on the K3 by holding down the POWER switch on the front
panel for about 10 seconds. You should see MCU LD on the display, and
the display may not be backlighted (look closely).
If you see the MCU LD annunciator, it means the K3 is
Fred,
I was mortified when first suggestions appeared saying the linked feature
should disappear and I became a vocal critic of removal and hear is why.
I don't have or intend to add the second receiver and I think I am not alone.
I chase dx most of my operating time and Dxpeditions are high on
To me, the P3 is infinitely more useful than a second RX. Once you use a
P3, you will never want to be without it.
Bill W2BLC K-Line
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Help:
BandAide is pretty versatile itself. You can use position B to select an
alternative 80M antenna. It's manual and requires some external steering but
you probably don't switch between cw and Ssb all that often.
Rick
--
Rick Tavan
iPhone
On Aug 1, 2015, at 11:12 AM, Brian F. Wruble
I have this working on my K3S. Here's the step by step, a short narrative
follows:
Parts required:
(1) Elecraft RJ-45 to DE-9S adapter (Part# E980297 - included with K3S)
(1) SteppIR Transceiver Control cable #S-13 (I believe this is now shown on
the SteppIR website as Transceiver Interface
The difference, of course is, that the Steppir controller just listens.
Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ
Owner - Operator
Big Signal Ranch – K9ZC
Staunton, Illinois
Owner – Operator
Villa Grand Piton - J68HZ
Soufriere, St. Lucia W.I.
Rent it:
Don is correct - the free Windows program LP Bridge (or LPB2) is what you want
to try. I ran ONE serial-to-USB cable out of my KX3 into LPB2. I then assigned
one virtual serial port to NaP3 and another to LOG4OM, a Windows based free
logging program. Each application thought it had its own
Jeff,
simplest way is to mirror CAT signals to RRC's COM1 and connect that
port to the PC.
73, Olli
Contest, DX radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de
Am 01.08.2015 um 15:21 schrieb k...@arrl.net:
I run local and remote every week as I travel from my main station location
to my antenna
Did you ever solve this?
My K3 just died, after being left on overnight. It was working fine
last evening, and this afternoon, I came down to the shack to start the
NA QSO party CW contest, and no receive, no transmit.
I've tried a number of things, including re-loading all the firmware,
with
Hi Dave,
You don't need to use linked VFOs for this purpose. If you've set up a repeater
offset on the current band, and have selected +/- rather than simplex (using
the ALT switch in FM mode), then transmit will automatically be offset that
amount from VFO A no matter where you tune in the
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Hi - For sale, K3/100 watt transceiver serial #5645. I am the original
owner, non-smoker, and have all the original manuals. The radio is in
excellent condition and working order, no marks or scratches, and is
equipped with the following:
K3/100 -
The PR-6 and KBPF3 have been spoken for pending funds.
KXV3 is still available.
Don
K5DW
On 08/01/2015 01:11 PM, Don Wines wrote:
Since I have recently upgraded some of the options on my K3, I have
for sale the following:
KBPF3, Rev. A, General Coverage RX Bandpass Module, $75
Yes, Station Master allows the user to define custom bands based on
frequency not the band definition (BPF selection) in the transceiver
EPROM. There have been a few one off CAT Decoder projects (typically
using an Aurdino, Raspberry PI, or custom PIC) that will do the same
thing if you are so
Hi all,
Just wondering about the accuracy of the CW Words/Minute setting. How accurate
is it?
People tell me that it seems faster then it is set to.
Using the KX3 Utility on a MacBook Pro with all the latest firmware and OS X.
Anyone knows or comments appreciated,
73
Gerard
vk2jng at
Gerard,
My CW speed usually agrees with what the Reverse Beacon Network reports,
and is never more than +/- 1 wpm different. That's based upon around 22
wpm.
Stephen G4SJP
On 1 August 2015 at 08:44, Gerard Elijzen vk2...@icloud.com wrote:
Hi all,
Just wondering about the accuracy of the
Hi all,
interested in sharing your experience with connecting a K2/100 or a KX3
respectively to KPA 500.
Is there probably something similar as the KPAK3AUX cable for
the K3 to be usedr with K2/ KX3? Has anybody experimented yet with
'homemade' ideas / modified cables?
Thanks for any input,
73 -
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