Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

Hi Ian, Yes, I keep my K3 pretty well up to date with firmware releases, so if they are there I will have them. A little confused about the redesigned audio. You wrote about "redesigned AF output and driver stages. These upgrades were introduced in the new KIO3B module". As I remember the

Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

Thanks for the "heads up" Wayne. 73 Stewart G3RXQ - On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 07:35:54 -0700, Wayne Burdick wrote: > The speaker amplifier and driver stages that were redesigned are on the DSP board, not the KIO3B. > > The KIO3B does have new audio circuitry, namely a CODEC and support circuitry for

Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

The speaker amplifier and driver stages that were redesigned are on the DSP board, not the KIO3B. The KIO3B does have new audio circuitry, namely a CODEC and support circuitry for merging line-level audio with control data for use by the new USB port. But this has nothing to do with the

Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

Wayne, Will any of the changes affect the audio from either front or back headphone jacks, or is it only affect the speaker, both internal and any external? Jim W6AIM . -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

Mike, I have a different opinion and it does not rely on words like "tiring". In June, 2015, I went as far as sending my K3 (#04841) back to Elecraft with the headphones I use to take a look at the hiss issue I have when the volume control set completely counter clockwise, with *nothing*

Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

All of the improvements I mentioned benefit the headphone jacks, *except* the AF amp redesign, which affects only the internal and external speakers. The headphone amplifier has always had extremely low distortion. Wayne N6KR On Oct 28, 2015, at 8:00 AM, jim wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

Any notion yet about when the new DSP board will be available for order for K3 retrofit? Thanks .. Grant NQ5T > On Oct 28, 2015, at 9:35 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > The speaker amplifier and driver stages that were redesigned are on the DSP > board, not the KIO3B. > >

Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

These algorithms were corrected a couple of years ago and are already part of the K3/K3S firmware load. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 28, 2015, at 12:41 AM, Stewart wrote: > I am interested as to whether the corrected DSP AGC algorithms will be > available > for K3 DSP's. > >

[Elecraft] WTB: K3 (old) parts

Gents, just purchased an older K3F (ser.39xx) from estate (local ham passed away). This K3 is very basic, just 10W, 2.7KHz filter and KBPF3. Nothing else. For upgrading I'm looking for KXV3A, KPA3A, KAT3A, KRX3A etc.. If you've got parts for sale just drop me a note. Overseas offers

Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

I am interested as to whether the corrected DSP AGC algorithms will be available for K3 DSP's. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Tue, 27 Oct 2015 13:28:19 -0700, Wayne Burdick wrote: > We've made several changes to improve audio over years, and a K3S > incorporates all of them: > > - K3: improved 12VDC

Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

Hi Stewart >I am interested as to whether the corrected DSP AGC algorithms will be >available >for K3 DSP's. Your K3 has probably had these DSP changes for some time (assuming you have kept the firmware reasonably up-to-date). Future firmware releases will apply equally to both the K3S and the

Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

Wayne, Thanks for the clarification. My main interest is with headphones. By the way the new SP3 looks and sounds nice. The three K3's did well for themselves as usual down at KP2M this past weekend. And at Miami last night I ran into N2NT on his way back from V4 with his K-line. We were both

[Elecraft] KX3 AGC HLD settings

The KX3 manual indicates that the AGC HLD setting is in “seconds”. It doesn’t appear that “001” in the three digit display is one second. I suspect its either “(.)XXX” seconds or “X(.)XX” seconds. I must have missed something in the book somewhere. A search on Nabble, update history, etc.

[Elecraft] WTB: Elecraft K-1 four band

I am looking to buy an excellent condition K-1, built or unbuilt kit, with the four band module covering 40-30-20-17 meters. Any accessories, ATU, NB, internal battery mod a plus. Thanks for your interest! Sent from my iPad __

Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

Al, The thread will not go away until something is done to address the issue. Elecraft makes the best "system" in the market place, however, the audio and noise reduction implantation leaves a lot to be desired. Jim W6AIM . -Original Message- From: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

Jim, Do you have Fred Cady's book on the K3? What audio and noise reduction issues are you experiencing ? I'm a new owner and a voracious reader and find learning to use the radio for noise reduction is pretty daunting, however, I also haven't had any noise issues that I couldn't adjust out

[Elecraft] K3 For Sale

Elecraft K3/100 watt transceiver S/N 5999 with KXV3A IF and 2.7 KHZ SSB filter. No other options installed. Comes with manuals and DC power cord. Very good condition and built and calibrated by Electrical Engineer. Most recent firmware and recently calibrated. Shipped priority mail within

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - PSK31 - AGC/No AGC

How do I set the AGC on my loose coupler receiver? :-) I'm old, but I've never used the RF Gain on my K3. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2016 - www.cqp.org On 10/28/2015 6:19 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: Don is absolutely correct. As

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - PSK31 - AGC/No AGC

Back in 1923, in order to receive a signal, the following adjustments must be made and possibly repeated to get the optimum performance (not a simple matter and easily upset): The input coil (inside box) is adjusted to resonate at the desired receiving frequency using the two tap selectors on

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 to Computer

Hi, Good questions. I have been playing with RTTY myself this last few days and hit just that problem. I have been holding the microphone infront of the PC speaker in the interim as that worked as a temporary solution. I would like to know the best way of doing this too. MartinG0PJO On

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 to Computer

Disable the mic buttons (see menu items) and use VOX (or a serial port command) to switch between Tx and Rx depending on your program's features. And be sure to set MIG GAIN to ZERO then gradually increase it to get the 4-5 bars of ALC indication. If the MIC GAIN is too high for the

[Elecraft] [OT] LA Zoning Code re Amateur Towers

Off-topic. Anyone on the list have experience with zoning and permitting an amateur radio tower in the City of Los Angeles. City of LA only. Please contact directly off list. davidahren...@me.com David A., KC0XT David Ahrendts davidahren...@me.com

[Elecraft] K3 and Wsjt

Hello I need some help in order to use my K3 + K144XV in JT modes. What's the best adaptor between K3 and PC ? Thanks a lot for help. Kundest Regards Cordiales 73 Guy F2CT __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KX3 to Computer

What is the easiest way to connect the KX3 to a computer for RTTY, PSK31 & SSTV. I have purchased the cable set. I connect the KX3 - Phones connector to the computer audio in and I can receive RTTY & SSTV. If I connect the computer audio out to the KX3 MIC, the radio goes into transmit. I would

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 to Computer

This looks useful: https://k4mtx.wordpress.com/2013/04/11/kx3-fldigi-setup/ It's specific to FLDIGI, but all of the soundcard modes require pretty much the same wiring. Please note: if you hold the microphone to the PC speaker, the microphone will pick up background noise and transmit that

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 to Computer

Hi Thanks for the tip about holding the microphone! I've only played on 2m so far so I should not have upset too many people! Martin Sent from my iPhone > On 28 Oct 2015, at 22:16, "Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT" > wrote: > > This looks useful:

[Elecraft] For Sale: K3 Xtal Filters

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Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: K3 Xtal Filters

Which ones? How much? Thanks and 73, --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038 PODXS 070 #1962 K3# 281, P3 #688, KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 to Computer

Hi Lyle Many thanks for the complete explanation. I'll give it a whirl. Martin G0PJO Sent from my iPhone > On 28 Oct 2015, at 21:44, Lyle Johnson wrote: > > Disable the mic buttons (see menu items) and use VOX (or a serial port > command) to switch between Tx and Rx

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 AGC HLD settings

Hi Grant, When I did my KX3 books I somehow figured out it is 0.00 to 2.00 seconds. That's what the K3 does and I assume the KX3 is the same. Cheers, Fred KE7X Author of: “The Elecraft K3S and P3 – Getting the Most out from Your High Performance Station”. "The Elecraft K3: Design,

Re: [Elecraft] Icoms answer to the KX3??

It has a Touch Screen! Sweet!! On 10/28/2015 3:48 PM, Joe W2KJ wrote: Howdy Fellow Elecrafters: Saw something new from Icom called the IC7300. Looks like a direct conversion architecture ala the KX3 but larger in size, I believe. The KX3 might have been the first such multi-band design

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Xtal Filters for sale (really!)

Gentlemen, the 6K filter is spoken for (pending payment) Thanks Bill W4ISH > On Oct 28, 2015, at 6:38 PM, William Evans wrote: > > KFL3A-6K 8 pole filter for K3 or K3S$110 - includes shipping CONUS > KFL3A-400 8-Pole filter for K3 or K3S $110 - includes shipping CONUS >

[Elecraft] K3 Xtal Filters for sale (really!)

KFL3A-6K 8 pole filter for K3 or K3S$110 - includes shipping CONUS KFL3A-400 8-Pole filter for K3 or K3S $110 - includes shipping CONUS both for $210 including shipping Bill W4ish @ w4ish.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Icoms answer to the KX3??

Howdy Fellow Elecrafters: Saw something new from Icom called the IC7300. Looks like a direct conversion architecture ala the KX3 but larger in size, I believe. The KX3 might have been the first such multi-band design with front panel display, knobs. buttons, etc, similar to traditional

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - PSK31 - AGC/No AGC

Although I hadn't noticed it before, I would say that design in the K2 is more about stability and DC offsets than anything to do with pick up of the BFO. The balanced demodulator and last two crystals deal with that. The old, basically AM sets, used high level, unbalanced detectors. That

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - PSK31 - AGC/No AGC

David, I do not understand your logic. Let's divorce the AGC from the product detector for a moment. The K2 takes the input to the AGC circuit from the IF and converts it to a frequency that is removed from the IF signal. The AGC circuit produces a DC voltage that is used to control the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Wsjt

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Re: [Elecraft] Icoms answer to the KX3??

Joe W2KJ wrote: > Howdy Fellow Elecrafters: > > Saw something new from Icom called the IC7300. > > Looks like a direct conversion architecture ala the KX3 but larger in size, > I believe. Based on Icom's published specs, by volume it is 7.5 times larger than the KX3.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - PSK31 - AGC/No AGC

Don is absolutely correct. As many may know, I do assist hams with issues associated with many different products here and elsewhere. The biggest issue I encounter is the ham that says " well somebody told me to blah blah blah blah ..and it would work best". In many cases, nothing