[Elecraft] KX3 Sync-AM Support

2015-08-11 Thread Nakamura
Hi All We are waiting for the KX3 SYNC-AM function. How many months does it take for a debut SYNC-AM? 73, JE0LFI / nakamura __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] New P3 TX Monitor....unusual behavior with SWR (at times)

2015-08-11 Thread Phil Hystad
Does this happy to anyone else with the new TX Monitor…? My TX monitor sensor sits between my KPA500 and the KAT500 and since I have installed it and had it up and running I have had more than my average spurts of high SWR. For example, a key down may cause this spurt but just a moment later

[Elecraft] DXpedition case K3s fit question

2015-08-11 Thread Rose
Do any of you new K3s owners have one of my DXpedition K3 cases with the foam end cap kit? If so, do the end caps fit the K3s OK? I don't think there are any differences that would impact the fit of the front or back end caps, but I'd like to conform this. Thank you, and ... 73! Rose - N7HKW

[Elecraft] P3TXMON Bug?

2015-08-11 Thread Ron Durie
My P3TXMON scope display is not performing as it should, while I am talking in SSB mode. Frequently the display will go to a straight line with vertical signals that are very narrow. It looks almost like it is switching to a very wide span or the time base is changing frequency. This will

Re: [Elecraft] Struggling with diversity mod

2015-08-11 Thread Udo Langenohl - DK5YA
Problem solved. Internal antenna routing messed up completely after upgrading to the latest firmware. I've reloaded an old configuration saved with a very old firmware (from May 2013) after the upgrade. That was a bad idea. Call me SRU... (stupid radio user) :-) ... my fault. Thanks to all

[Elecraft] Struggling with diversity mod

2015-08-11 Thread Udo Langenohl - DK5YA
Gents, with the last firmware release I'm struggling with diversity mode. I was running diversity for a very long time without any issues on my Xpol EME system (144 MHz). The main RX is fed with the H-Pol signal from my transverter #1 via KXV3-A, the sub RX is fed with the Vpol signal from

Re: [Elecraft] Struggling with diversity mod

2015-08-11 Thread Udo Langenohl - DK5YA
Brian, it is MCU 5.29 from June 16. 2015. I didn't try the latest beta yet. Before I roll back to a former FW I'd like to share my thoughts and experiences cause its perhaps me doing something wrong. 73 Udo, DK5YA Am 11.08.2015 um 13:34 schrieb brian: Hi Udo, Very nice setup. You don't

Re: [Elecraft] Struggling with diversity mod

2015-08-11 Thread Udo Langenohl - DK5YA
Sorry, forgot to mention: it's a K3 (serial 59xx) issue here. Am 11.08.2015 um 13:01 schrieb Udo Langenohl - DK5YA: Gents, with the last firmware release I'm struggling with diversity mode. I was running diversity for a very long time without any issues on my Xpol EME system (144 MHz). The main

Re: [Elecraft] Struggling with diversity mod

2015-08-11 Thread ok1rp
Udo, the last release where it worked well for you was 5.14? 73 - Petr, OK1RP - http://ok1rp.blogspot.com -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Struggling-with-diversity-mod-tp7606199p7606202.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

[Elecraft] KX3 screen protection

2015-08-11 Thread ab7r
Thought of this when replying to an eHam post. Has anyone tried using a tablet/cell phone screen protector on the Plexiglas screen cover to keep it from being scratched when hiking or camping? Seems like one tablet screen protector should give you a few applications if necessary. 73 Greg

[Elecraft] Fw: K3- Line Out Audio

2015-08-11 Thread QUENTIN COLLIER
I'd back this request too...For me, it's not a particularly high priority, but would certainly like to see it at some point! 73, Quin G3WRR - Forwarded Message - From: Dennis Egan egan.denni...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, 10 August 2015, 13:34

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 screen protection

2015-08-11 Thread Don Wilhelm
Except you may have to clean off the 'sticky goop' from the tape. I would think sliding the KX3 into an old sock or something similar would provide adequate protection while transporting it. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/11/2015 11:56 AM, Mel Farrer via Elecraft wrote: Good idea, but I did it a little

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 screen protection

2015-08-11 Thread ab7r
yes...and the side panels with folding cover are great too. I was not referring to transport though...just a little extra protection when operating in the field (stumps, bouldersetc. :) ) - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 screen protection

2015-08-11 Thread Bob N3MNT
Not trying to promote any ones products, but I would want my buttons and knobs protected as well and there fore I use a SideKX cover from Gem products. Great product and a fellow ham -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 screen protection

2015-08-11 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Good idea, but I did it a little different, I covered the screen with clear shipping tape.  A little careful getting all of the air bubbles from forming, but does a great job protecting the screen of the LCD..  No cost replacing it either. hi. Mel, K6KBE From: a...@cablespeed.com

Re: [Elecraft] P3 TX Monitor For Sale

2015-08-11 Thread NW0M
Sold. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-TX-Monitor-For-Sale-tp7606183p7606209.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] FS K2-100

2015-08-11 Thread Tomy
Still have my almost loaded K2-100 for sale.Great package of stuff.Please contact me for more information928-710-9231  kf...@arrl.net 73! Tomy KF7GC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Bypass?

2015-08-11 Thread ab2tc
Hi, No compensation is necessary. I have a Ridge Equipment dummy load on one of my ports and it measures 1.02 with an LP-100A in SWR in bypass mode on 10m. AB2TC - Knut Dick Dievendorff-4 wrote The former. Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Aug 9, 2015, at 18:17, Jim Miller lt;

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Bypass?

2015-08-11 Thread brian
I once did a TDR measurement of the distance between the input and output in bypass mode. It comes out to be about 18.Interesting, I would have expected much less. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 8/11/2015 16:55 PM, ab2tc wrote: Hi, No compensation is necessary. I have a Ridge Equipment dummy load

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 screen protection

2015-08-11 Thread Ed Goss
Be aware that most tapes such as shipping tape will generate many thousands of volts due to ESD effects when the tape is pulled off the surface it is stuck to. --Ed, N3CW-- __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Huntxville and Boxboro Hamfests

2015-08-11 Thread Lisa Jones - Elecraft Sales
The late summer/fall Hamfest Season is gearing up. Elecraft will be attending several Hamfests in the near future and could use some booth help if anyone is available and willing to put in a few hours. Please reply directly to l...@elecraft.com 1. Huntsville Hamfest - Aug. 15 and 16 ( sorry

Re: [Elecraft] Struggling with diversity mod

2015-08-11 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
Make sure that you have correctly set the RX states controlled with RX ANT and ANT. Sometimes when you upgrade firmware, things like which antenna you were listening on get lost. 73, Guy K2AV. On Tue, Aug 11, 2015 at 10:21 AM, ok1rp indi...@xsmail.com wrote: Udo, the last release where it

[Elecraft] Elecraft] KX3 screen protection

2015-08-11 Thread Richard Donner
I use this. Better check the size http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/16160-REG/Domke_722_15R_15x15_Color_Coded_Protective.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] P3TXMON Bug?

2015-08-11 Thread Alan
It will do that if the K3 is in transmit mode but with no power coming out. The P3 auto-scales the modulation display amplitude, so if there is no signal it jacks the gain way up and you see quantized noise. The next version of P3 firmware will limit the maximum gain so you don't see so much

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY on the K3S

2015-08-11 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
On 8/11/2015 8:56 PM, KE1B wrote: Is there any way for the K3S to take its audio from the USB codec rather than the Line-in or Mic-in? Exactly the same configuration as AFSK with audio via Line In but no connection to the Line In jack. Mode = DATA SubMode = AFSK A MENU:Mic Sel

Re: [Elecraft] Strange bandswitch behavior - incorrect command interpretation

2015-08-11 Thread Warren Merkel
Chris, I had the same issue with the band down side. With the power off, I just rapidly and aggressively pushed on the band down side with moderate pressure -- maybe 20 times. The switch seemed to be sticky when new. The issue returns if the button is partly depressed in haste. Elecraft

[Elecraft] Strange bandswitch behavior - incorrect command interpretation

2015-08-11 Thread Chris Hallinan
Tonight I turned on my 8-month old K3, and went to switch from 80m to 40m. Pressing the right side of the BAND rocker switch, the radio began incorrectly interpreting different commands, and the behavior was repeatable even after power cycle. First couple of presses changed modes. Next press

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY on the K3S

2015-08-11 Thread Lyle Johnson
See below Is there any way for the K3S to take its audio from the USB codec rather than the Line-in or Mic-in? I don’t see that choice in the menu. Yes, use LINE IN and don't plug any cable into the LINE IN jack on the back of the radio. it will then use the USB. Conversely, is there any

Re: [Elecraft] Strange bandswitch behavior - incorrect command interpretation

2015-08-11 Thread Jerry Moore
Get Elecraft blessing first, however, a quality electrical contact cleaner with plastic safe contact lubricant will likely help. Check with Elecraft before using anything. Jerry Moore K3S future owner On August 11, 2015 8:44:05 PM EDT, Chris Hallinan challi...@gmail.com wrote: Tonight I turned

Re: [Elecraft] Strange bandswitch behavior - incorrect commandinterpretation

2015-08-11 Thread Dave Hachadorian
There have been problems with the pushbutton switches in the four controls to the left of the main VFO knob (e.g. speed/mic). Push the buttons and twiddle the shafts of these controls for two minutes each, and the problem will probably not recur. When these controls fail, they cause multiple

[Elecraft] KSYN3A Upgrade Observations

2015-08-11 Thread Tighe Kuykendall
Interesting observations after upgrading my K3 to the KSYN3A this evening. 1. I was already running 5.14 firmware. After installation I upgraded to 5.29 but the DSP was already at 2.83 so I only sent the MCU and FPF firmware. After the upgrade I started getting ERR DSE. Reflash of all

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] KX3 screen protection

2015-08-11 Thread Gary K9GS
Search on Google for LCD Protective Film Buy a piece large enough and cut to size. On 8/11/2015 7:48 PM, Richard Donner wrote: I use this. Better check the size http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/16160-REG/Domke_722_15R_15x15_Color_Coded_Protective.html

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Fan noise cure

2015-08-11 Thread Bob
Hi Doug, If noise is the issue you might want to search the archives. Some time back a fellow posted information on a replacement Noctua fan that had more CFM output but was quieter than the original per the specs. So if replacement is required then possibly the

[Elecraft] RTTY on the K3S

2015-08-11 Thread KE1B
Is there any way for the K3S to take its audio from the USB codec rather than the Line-in or Mic-in? I don’t see that choice in the menu. Conversely, is there any way for N1MM+/MMTTY to send ASCII data to the K3S for FSK transmission. I don’t think they are set up to do that. What I am trying

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY on the K3S

2015-08-11 Thread KE1B
On Aug 11, 2015, at 6:17 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: On 8/11/2015 8:56 PM, KE1B wrote: Is there any way for the K3S to take its audio from the USB codec rather than the Line-in or Mic-in? Exactly the same configuration as AFSK with audio via Line In but no connection

Re: [Elecraft] Strange bandswitch behavior - incorrect commandinterpretation

2015-08-11 Thread Phil Wheeler
Clever, Dave. Trouble you prepare for seldom happens, I've heard :-) Phil W7OX On 8/11/15 7:33 PM, Dave Hachadorian wrote: I had a similar problem a couple years ago, and ordered four replacement encoder/switches, which are surprisingly inexpensive. When I went to actually do the job, it