[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

[kevinr]

Good Evening,

   It was a good week to sleep with the windows open.  Cool breeze, 
some rain, and a few owls.  One night it was a single Saw Whet owl 
filing away for hours.  The next night started with two owls making 
generic owl noises.  Then one of them broke into the familiar Barred Owl 
call.  They kept this up until I fell asleep. Luckily the loggers are 
back, but this time of year they arrive especially early: around 4 AM.  
This company leaves no slash behind.  And you wondered where chip board 
came from.


   The sun has two sunspots which pose no threats of solar flares.  
Seems so ominous when that's what we desire.  Strange. The solar flux 
index is a bit higher.  The sun will be a bit lower this week for the 
second net.  That means after dark for folks east of the Rockies.  Here 
the sun will be filtering through the canopy.  But with the weather the 
way it is I'll probably not see it for the clouds.  Fire danger has 
dropped another notch, which is comforting.  Hopefully, this weather 
system is bringing rain to Northern California too.  They could really 
use a few inches right now.


Please join us on (or near):

14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday (3 PM PDT Sunday)
 7047 kHz at 0045z Monday (5:45 PM PDT Sunday)

   73,
  Kevin. KD5ONS


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[Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP

[MIKE ZANE]

Anybody got a KXPA100 amp with or without tuner for sale? Mike n6zw
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[Elecraft] For sale - KPod, T1 tuner, 500 Hz CW filter

[Robert Brown via Elecraft]

KPod, $225/shipped; T1 auto tuner, $125/shipped; 500 Hz CW filter for K3, 
$110/shipped. All items in excellent condition; shipped USPS to CONUS.

Bob Brown, N1CVX 

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[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft K3S-F and P3

[Lou W0FK]

 
K3S – late s/n 11xxx, Factory Built. Options include: 100w, KAT3, DVR3,
KRX3A, Kady book, MH4 Mic. Filters identical in both main rx and subrx:
2.7KHz, 1.8KHz (8 Pole Elecraft/INRAD), 400 (8 Pole Elecraft/INRAD) and
200Hz (6 pole, offset matched). 
 
P3 – late s/n 3xxx, P3SVGA and P3TXMON.
  
Only selling as it longer fits into my station plans. In excellent shape
cosmetically and works as expected. Sold only as a set, will not split.
$3825, $50 toward shipping included via FedEx ground insured, the balance to
ship is up to you.  PayPal OK with fee, otherwise checks accepted with delay
in shipping until the funds clear. Pickup in St. Louis, MO OK. Lou, W0FK
 




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[Elecraft] K3/100 For Sale / Serial# 6384 / 2RX / ATU / Synth Upgrades / USB K3IOB / X-Ref / DVR etc...

[M. George]

I'm putting my K3 (Serial# 6384) up for sale.  Do not reply to the list, I
will only reply to direct emails if you convince me you are serious and
then we set up time to talk on the phone (any cc'd reply / email to a
reflector will not receive a response).  I might consider shipping outside
of the US depending on the right offer etc... but would prefer shipping to
the CONUS. I can't find any cosmetic issues except for a couple of tiny,
tiny scuffs on the bottom.  I will NOT 'part' this K3 out at this point, so
DO NOT ask. I have other Elecraft 8 pole filters from another K3S I might
part with based on a real discussion on the phone and a real offer you are
making.  Based on my research (which I can't find an exact comparable), I'm
seeing a price that would be more than $2000 and less than $3000. So yeah,
I want to get serious offers when we have a phone call.  I'm not desperate
to sell... so please don't waste your time or mine.  No weird machinations
on payment either... Paypal? you pay all fees etc... or bank transfer or
cashiers check, and everything clears before I ship as one would expect.

Max NG7M / n...@arrl.net

What is included, K3/100 #6384 (includes all factory mods possible/required
for this serial number, including the K-Pod power mod, Filters are all
Elecraft labeled except for one as noted) Pictures as of the time of this
email

:

KIO3B USB Soundcard & FTDI serial port Upgrade (Al'a the K3S)
Two KSYN3 Upgrades, one for each receiver (Al'a the K3S)
ATU KAT3
KRX3 2nd RX
K3EXREF External 10mhz Reference Interface
KTCXO3-1 1ppm f/w correction to 0.5ppm reference crystal
Two KFL3A-2.8khz 8 pole filters (one for each RX)
One 2.4khz 8 pole filter (non-Elecraft it works great and it's 8-pole)
One KFL3A-400 400hz 8 pole filter
One KFL3A-250hz 8 pole filter
One KBPF3 General Coverage RX Module
KDVR3 Digital Voice Recorder
K3SSKT Stainless H/W Kit
Silicone tuning knob upgrade (Al'a the K3S)
Heavy Brass / Chrome Plated Main VFO and VFO B  Tuning Knobs, Took them off
after a few days, didn't like them personally, but they are heavy and shiny!
Original Manual and a real printed and purchased KE7X Fred Caddy K3 & P3
Third Edition Manual

Misc: I think I can find the original parts that were upgraded if you want
them and I believe I have all the original boxes if you really want them
(sales receipts) etc...
I will ship the K3 in an Elecrdaft K3 shipping box

I'm the original owner and for the last 4-5 years this K3 has rarely been
used, stored in a pelican case... only operated for a few remote outings.
I live in Utah, which is a super dry / low humidity climate / no smoking.
The SS screw / hardware kit, which is installed will show some screws that
are not solid black, this is normal for the SS hardware kit.  I usually
operate with an external amplifier so the high power amp in the K3 has
rarely been used at 100% output.

Pictures as of Oct 10th 2020, more can be provided if I determine you are
serious... internal etc..
http://www.nc7j.com/pa/main.php?cmd=album=NG7M%2FRadios%2FK3%2FOct+10th+For+Sale+Pictures%2F








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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 remote

[Barry Baines via Elecraft]

Gordon:

> On Oct 10, 2020, at 12:56 PM, Gordon LaPoint  wrote:
> 
> Barry,
>  Thanks for the comments and hints.  I'm using the KAT500-Remote Version 
> 1.0.15.0 software over the internet to a remote system in a different town.
> This is NOT the utility software, it allows for hosting a KAT500 over the 
> internet for control by multiple clients,  a different program.  The client 
> end does not have a clear indication of the power status of the remote KAT500.

I can’t help you with the KAT500-Remote Software because I don’t use it.  If 
you’re not satisfied with how KAT500-Remote is working for you, then I suggest 
taking a look at the KAT500 Utility software (v.1.19.18.5).  As I explained, 
simply log into the ham shack computer with VNC Client, TeamViewer, etc.  to 
manage the KAT500 utility and you’re good to go.  One advantage of this 
approach is that you don’t have to install the Elecraft software on every 
‘client’ computer to be able to access the KAT500 and you’re not limited to a 
PC as other devices that can run VPN Client TeamViewer, etc.  (iPhone, iPad, 
Linux, Windows, Android, Google Chrome, etc.) can access the local computer 
running KAT500.  It also doesn't require port forwarding configuration to gain 
access to the shack’s PC.

Another approach with the KAT500 Utility is to use a Lantronix EDS4100 (or 
similar) Serial-to-Ethernet Device Server which provides a ComPort connection 
between a device (such as the KAT500) and the PC where you’re located.  Connect 
the KAT500 RS232 port to an open port on the Device Server, install the 
Lantronix ComPort software on the PC of interest, configure the EDS Device 
Server with the RS232 settings needed, and now you can connect directly to the 
KAT500 using the Elecraft Utility Software from wherever you are.  The 
Lantronix ComPort software configures the PC to accept an ethernet connection 
and convert the connection to reflect a ComPort.  Windows Manager sees it as a 
ComPort, and you specify that ComPort in the KAT500 setup (I used Com9 set to 
38400 baud).  You’ll will need to setup port forwarding at the hamshack to gain 
access to the Lantronix brower-based configuration setup and/or run the 
Lantroix utility software to manage the Device Server.  You can install the 
Lantronix ComPort software on multiple PCs and they can all access a given 
ComPort (one connection at a time) for the KAT500. 

I've used the EDS4100 for a number of years to access my KAT500 remotely using 
the Elecraft Utility running on Win10 on my MacBook Pro running Parallels to 
create a Win10 Virtual Machine.  I also installed it on the shack PC.   I also 
used the EDS4100 (which can support four physical ComPort connections) with my 
KPA500 before I switched to the Remote Rig RC-1216H.   Again, that change was 
done so that I  could access the KPA500 with a web browser.

In summary if it turns out that you’re not satisfied with your current 
approach, I heartily recommend using the KAT500 Utility software to manage the 
KAT500 as I’ve outlined.  You'll have access to the same front panel controls 
as you would sitting in front of the Tuner:  Power, Tune, Memorize, Mode 
(Automatic, Manual, Bypass), Antenna (1-2-3).  You’ll also have   “Other” 
options (Caps on Ant Side, Bypassed, Attenuator, Amp Key Interrupt) and the 
software  shows you the "Last Observed” Frequency, VFWD, VRFL, SWR, ByPass SWR, 
Band, and Tune State. It also displays the capacitance (pF) and Inductance (nH) 
of the tuned ’solution’.  

FWIW,

Barry Baines, WD4ASW/1

> Thanks,
> Gordon - N1MGO
> 
> On 10/10/2020 11:19 AM, Barry Baines wrote:
>> Gordon:
>> 
>> I know you’ve received several e-mails pertaining to your query.  Hopefully, 
>> my comments below will be helpful...
>> 
>>> On Oct 9, 2020, at 2:13 PM, Gordon LaPoint >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> I use the KAT500 remote software and it works great. I have only one 
>>> problem with it, I can not tell if the power is on or off. This matters 
>>> because when the remote site looses power the state of the KAT500 is 
>>> unknown and the program does not indicate if the power is ON or OFF.  Is 
>>> there a way to tell?
>>> 
>>> I can keep trying the POWER button then the TUNE button until it works, but 
>>> it would be much better for a positive indication of the power state by 
>>> button color or some other indication in the application.
>>> 
>>> I have set the "Initial Power" in the KAT500 utility to be "Power On" when 
>>> DC  is applied, but not sure this is always observed.  I have no other way 
>>> to see the remote site when this happens.
>> 
>> That is the key step.  With “Initial Power set to Power On” when DC is 
>> applied, the KAT500 will indeed always be on when power is applied.  The 
>> question is what happens if power is removed and recognizing that the KAT500 
>> is without power.  
>> 
>> The Elecraft Utility tests for a Com Port connection when it opens.  If the 
>> KAT500 is not on, the 

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 remote

[Gordon LaPoint]

Barry,
 Thanks for the comments and hints.  I'm using the KAT500-Remote 
Version 1.0.15.0 software over the internet to a remote system in a 
different town.
This is NOT the utility software, it allows for hosting a KAT500 over 
the internet for control by multiple clients,  a different program.  The 
client end does not have a clear indication of the power status of the 
remote KAT500.

Thanks,
Gordon - N1MGO

On 10/10/2020 11:19 AM, Barry Baines wrote:

Gordon:

I know you’ve received several e-mails pertaining to your query. 
 Hopefully, my comments below will be helpful...


On Oct 9, 2020, at 2:13 PM, Gordon LaPoint > wrote:


I use the KAT500 remote software and it works great. I have only one 
problem with it, I can not tell if the power is on or off. This 
matters because when the remote site looses power the state of the 
KAT500 is unknown and the program does not indicate if the power is 
ON or OFF.  Is there a way to tell?


I can keep trying the POWER button then the TUNE button until it 
works, but it would be much better for a positive indication of the 
power state by button color or some other indication in the application.


I have set the "Initial Power" in the KAT500 utility to be "Power On" 
when DC  is applied, but not sure this is always observed.  I have no 
other way to see the remote site when this happens.


That is the key step.  With “Initial Power set to Power On” when DC is 
applied, the KAT500 will indeed always be on when power is applied. 
 The question is what happens if power is removed and recognizing that 
the KAT500 is without power.


The Elecraft Utility tests for a Com Port connection when it opens. 
 If the KAT500 is not on, the utility will not see the KAT500’s com 
port and it will be unable to connect.  If the KAT500 is on, the 
connection to the PC will established (assuming your RS232 cable is 
connected to a PC).  You can see the results in one of two ways:


1.  Under the Port Tab, selecting that and you’ll see a box open 
reporting the connection and the serial speed of that connection, or


2.  Under the Firmware Tab, there is an activity log that shows the 
sequence of events to open the Com Port and establish a connection.


If the KAT500 does not have power, these tests will fail.  Under the 
Firmware->Activity Log you’ll see entries stating (for example):


10:56:02 Attempting to contact KAT500 on port COM2 at 38400 bit/s

as it scrolls through different baud rates attempting to connect.  If 
you see this, the KAT500 is not getting power.


Presumably you have a way to remotely turn on the power supply 
connection to the KAT500. When power is restored you’ll see 
confirmation in the activity log:


10:59:39 KAT500 version 01.75. Serial port speed 38400 bit/s


I use a West Mountain Radio R40051 which is a web-based device that 
has five power ports (Anderson Power Poles) where one provides power 
to the K3, a second port provides power to the KAT500, a third port 
provides power to the Remote Rig, and a fourth port provides power to 
the Antenna Genius 8x2.  Thus, I can shutdown/recycle these devices 
remotely. I shutdown the equipment when severe storms are expected, or 
it appears that there may be a glitch that a reboot might resolve. 
 Given that I’m currently 1,280 miles from the shack, redundancy in 
the form of being able to power down/power up equipment is a nice feature.


I can also remotely shutdown and restart the power supply that powers 
my Elecraft equipment  (except the KPA500 which is on 240VAC) by using 
an AC-PWR module from WMR that allows the R40051 to power on/off the 
power supply through a different port on the same R40051.  I use a 3A 
power supply to power the R4005i (it is always on) and second 30A 
power supply to power the K3-KAT500-Remote Rig-Antenna Genius.


The KPA500 is controlled separately through a Remote Rig RC-1216H that 
provides a web-based screen mimicking the KPA500 front panel where I 
can power on/off and set standby/operate through the interface as well 
as see the LED meters,  As I use Remote Rig with the K3, the K3/0-mini 
activates the K3 when the Mini is powered on.  I also use a second 
RC-1216H to control my Green Heron rotor controller.


BTW, I did a copy/paste of the Activity Log remotely to provide this 
information to you  as I use a PC in the shack to control the KAT500 
and connect via VNC Client from my MacBook Pro.  I accessed the R4005i 
directly through a web browser to be able to turn on/off the KAT500 
with a MacBook Pro.  Thus, I don’t need a PC at my location to control 
my station as I can use an iPhone or iPad to do it as well.  The 
station is in Southeast Georgia and I’m currently in Rosllndale 
(Boston), MA.


Hope this helps,

Barry, WD4ASW/1





Any suggestions?

Gordon - N1MGO





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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 remote

[Gordon LaPoint]

Andy,
   Thanks, but I'm trying to use KAT500-Remote Version 1.0.15.0 from 
the Elecraft Web site, under "Logging, Control and Remote Software for 
K-Line & KX-Line". This  allows for hosting a KAT500 over the internet 
for control by multiple clients.  The actual commands sent to the tuner 
are hidden by the software.

Thanks,
Gordon - N1MGO

On 10/10/2020 8:47 AM, Andy Durbin wrote:

"Someone on another group mentioned sending P; to the KPA500 would turn the amp on 
provided to main power switch was on. Can you confirm that?"

The power on command is P  not P;

 From the programmer's reference -

"BootLoader Command Reference
The KPA500 uses single character commands when in boot mode. Boot mode is the 
state the KPA500 is
in when the rear panel power switch is in the ON position, while the main 
firmware is not running. This
mode is used for starting up the KPA500 or downloading fresh firmware. 
Bootloader commands must be
sent upper-case only.

P Power On
The P command will cause the KPA500 to perform internal firmware checks, then 
execute the main
firmware to power up the amplifier. This is the command to use to remotely 
power up the KPA500. No
response is sent from the KPA500 after receiving this command."

Andy, k3wyc
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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 remote

[Barry Baines via Elecraft]

Gordon:

I know you’ve received several e-mails pertaining to your query.  Hopefully, my 
comments below will be helpful...

> On Oct 9, 2020, at 2:13 PM, Gordon LaPoint  wrote:
> 
> I use the KAT500 remote software and it works great. I have only one problem 
> with it, I can not tell if the power is on or off. This matters because when 
> the remote site looses power the state of the KAT500 is unknown and the 
> program does not indicate if the power is ON or OFF.  Is there a way to tell?
> 
> I can keep trying the POWER button then the TUNE button until it works, but 
> it would be much better for a positive indication of the power state by 
> button color or some other indication in the application.
> 
> I have set the "Initial Power" in the KAT500 utility to be "Power On" when DC 
>  is applied, but not sure this is always observed.  I have no other way to 
> see the remote site when this happens.

That is the key step.  With “Initial Power set to Power On” when DC is applied, 
the KAT500 will indeed always be on when power is applied.  The question is 
what happens if power is removed and recognizing that the KAT500 is without 
power.  

The Elecraft Utility tests for a Com Port connection when it opens.  If the 
KAT500 is not on, the utility will not see the KAT500’s com port and it will be 
unable to connect.  If the KAT500 is on, the connection to the PC will 
established (assuming your RS232 cable is connected to a PC).  You can see the 
results in one of two ways:

1.  Under the Port Tab, selecting that and you’ll see a box open reporting the 
connection and the serial speed of that connection, or

2.  Under the Firmware Tab, there is an activity log that shows the sequence of 
events to open the Com Port and establish a connection.

If the KAT500 does not have power, these tests will fail.  Under the 
Firmware->Activity Log you’ll see entries stating (for example):

10:56:02 Attempting to contact KAT500 on port COM2 at 38400 bit/s

as it scrolls through different baud rates attempting to connect.  If you see 
this, the KAT500 is not getting power.

Presumably you have a way to remotely turn on the power supply connection to 
the KAT500. When power is restored you’ll see confirmation in the activity log:

10:59:39 KAT500 version 01.75. Serial port speed 38400 bit/s


I use a West Mountain Radio R40051 which is a web-based device that has five 
power ports (Anderson Power Poles) where one provides power to the K3, a second 
port provides power to the KAT500, a third port provides power to the Remote 
Rig, and a fourth port provides power to the Antenna Genius 8x2.  Thus, I can 
shutdown/recycle these devices remotely. I shutdown the equipment when severe 
storms are expected, or it appears that there may be a glitch that a reboot 
might resolve.  Given that I’m currently 1,280 miles from the shack, redundancy 
in the form of being able to power down/power up equipment is a nice feature.

I can also remotely shutdown and restart the power supply that powers my 
Elecraft equipment  (except the KPA500 which is on 240VAC) by using an AC-PWR 
module from WMR that allows the R40051 to power on/off the power supply through 
a different port on the same R40051.  I use a 3A power supply to power the 
R4005i (it is always on) and second 30A power supply to power the 
K3-KAT500-Remote Rig-Antenna Genius.  

The KPA500 is controlled separately through a Remote Rig RC-1216H that provides 
a web-based screen mimicking the KPA500 front panel where I can power on/off 
and set standby/operate through the interface as well as see the LED meters,  
As I use Remote Rig with the K3, the K3/0-mini activates the K3 when the Mini 
is powered on.  I also use a second RC-1216H to control my Green Heron rotor 
controller.

BTW, I did a copy/paste of the Activity Log remotely to provide this 
information to you  as I use a PC in the shack to control the KAT500 and 
connect via VNC Client from my MacBook Pro.  I accessed the R4005i directly 
through a web browser to be able to turn on/off the KAT500 with a MacBook Pro.  
Thus, I don’t need a PC at my location to control my station as I can use an 
iPhone or iPad to do it as well.  The station is in Southeast Georgia and I’m 
currently in Rosllndale (Boston), MA.

Hope this helps,

Barry, WD4ASW/1



> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> Gordon - N1MGO
> 

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[Elecraft] KX3 FW - N0UK tx inhibit & CW sidetone bug reproduced

[Drew Arnett]

I was able to reproduce the bug Chris, N0UK, reported with tx inhibit
and CW sidetone on the KX3.

To be thorough, the FW as just installed by Elecraft, is uC 02.90
anddsp 01.52which is the latest.

I have cabling for the ACC2 port, as I use ring contact to PTT a
transverter and also to PTT a KXPA100.

Menus have had minimal configuration post service from elecraft, just
enough to setup for transverter operation in the 10 GHz contest.  Mode
is CW and VOX is on of course.

ACC2 Inhibit = Low.  I used a paddle on the KXPD paddle port (key 2).
Was able to get the stuck sidetone as you describe while sending dits
or sending dahs by.  (Key 2 left = dot.)  For kicks, changed to Key 2
= hand.  Found that if the key is released before inhibit is released,
the sidetone does not stick.  The value of inhibit when the key is
initially asserted is not buggy. Saw the same behavior with menu
setting inhibit high.

inhibit low
key - inhibit - inhibit release - key release --> sidetone stuck
key - inhibit - key release - inhibit release --> sidetone OK
inhibit - key - inhibit release - key release --> sidetone stuck
inhibit - key - key release - inhibit release --> sidetone OK

inhibit high
key - inhibit - inhibit release - key release --> sidetone stuck
key - inhibit - key release - inhibit release --> sidetone OK
inhibit - key - inhibit release - key release --> sidetone stuck
inhibit - key - key release - inhibit release --> sidetone OK

The behavior is a problem is in the firmware at the inhibit released event.

A thorough bug report would also include observations of the PTT
output and actual RF output.

Best regards,

Drew
n7da

>6. Continuing saga with Tx Inhibit and the KX3 - possible
>   firmware bug? (Chris Cox, N0UK)
>   16. KX3 Tx Inhibit CW-VOX problem (Chris Cox, N0UK)
>
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:14:57 -0500
> From: "Chris Cox, N0UK" 
> To: elecraft...@groups.io
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Continuing saga with Tx Inhibit and the KX3 -
> possiblefirmware bug?
> Message-ID: <583cb8e7-8618-4c4e-a630-8ccaacb9e...@chris.org>
> Content-Type: text/plain;   charset=utf-8
>
> Having solved the need for getting +Ve Tx Inhibit working on my KX3/10GHz 
> Transverter integration using a mosfet switch to invert the signal and 
> configured the KX3 for 0v Tx Inhibit, I had opportunity to test it out this 
> afternoon.
>
> The solution seemed to work fine on SSB but I now have a weird issue when 
> using the rig on CW.
>
> If I manually select transmit with the microphone PTT and then wait for the 
> transverter sequencing to remove Tx Inhibit and then key CW with the paddles, 
> the system works as desired.
>
> If I key the system using VOX, the Tx Inhibit functions correctly, fully 
> disabling the transmitter from producing RF until TxInhibit is removed BUT 
> the CW sidetone becomes permanently on from the moment TXInh disappears 
> regardless of whether I am sending or not.  It stays present until I press 
> any of the buttons on the KX3.   This happens regardless of which band is 
> enabled, but occurs whenever TxInhibit is present.
>
> If I remove the TXInh fro the GPIO input (but leave the option enabled in the 
> KX3 config) the rig operates normally.
>
> Can anyone else replicate this oddball behavior?  It seems to be a firmware 
> bug.  I have tried removing power but that does not alter the effect.
>
> Again, all works just fine if I don?t try to key the paddles before PTT 
> sequencing has changed over.
>
> Chris Cox, N0UK
> chr...@chris.org
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Message: 16
> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2020 08:10:31 -0500
> From: "Chris Cox, N0UK" 
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Tx Inhibit CW-VOX problem
> Message-ID: <66381756-c09a-4a99-8aa5-1e015b182...@chris.org>
> Content-Type: text/plain;   charset=utf-8
>
> Having solved the need for getting +Ve Tx Inhibit working on my KX3/10GHz 
> Transverter integration using a MOSFET switch to invert the logic level 
> coming from the 10GHz transverter and configured the KX3 for 0v Tx Inhibit, I 
> had the opportunity to test it out yesterday afternoon.
>
> The solution seemed to work fine on SSB but I now have a weird issue when 
> using the rig on CW.
>
> If I manually select transmit with the microphone PTT (didn?t try the XMIT 
> key) and then wait for the transverter sequencing to remove Tx Inhibit and 
> then key CW with the paddles, the system works as desired.
>
> If I key the system using CW VOX, the Tx Inhibit functions correctly, fully 
> disabling the transmitter from producing RF until TxInhibit is removed by the 
> transverter?s sequencing logic BUT then the CW sidetone becomes permanently 
> on from the moment TXInh disappears, regardless of whether I am keying or 
> not.  It stays present until I press any of the buttons on the KX3.   This 
> happens regardless of which band is enabled, but occurs whenever TxInhibit is 
> initially present.
>
> If I remove the TXInh fro 

[Elecraft] KPA500 REMOTE POWER CONTROL

[DAVID INGEBRIGHT]

HI Gordon-- I run a KPA 500 remotely and have the same problem some times. But 
there's a big green bar at the bottom of the utility that sez "power on". That 
should be your first indication. But its hard to know what's going on at the 
remote site. I use a 'remote rig' setup to run the radio and the COM1 port to 
talk to the KPA 500 and for power on and off I use a set of contacts from a 
microbit webswitch to toggle a short across pin 12 on the ACC plug on the back 
of the KPA --and that's the same as pushing the power button. The webswitch is 
very reliable and I use if for other stuff like switching a fan in the 
transceiver box, KAT500 power and a couple of coax relays. Here's a webpage 
with some of the info: http://www.valhallatreefarm.com/WB7ELY/kpa500/kpa500.htm
//dave
WB7ELY






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Re: [Elecraft] Noisy radios

[Jim Rhodes]

Years ago one of my students in my license classes came up with what he
thought was a great idea. We had been discussing the difficulty many hams
have in finding places to live that allowed antennas. He thought it would
be a great idea to start up a development just for hams, so there would be
no restrictions in the deeds against antennas. I had to tell him that the
last person I want living next door to me is another ham. Which of course
led to another discussion.

On Fri, Oct 9, 2020, 20:20 K8TE  wrote:

> A neighbor who lives just 300 yards away purchased and now operates an
> IC-7300.  When he operates 40m CW, the phase noise occurs across the entire
> 40m band on my K3 with the upgraded synthesizer.  You could never use an
> IC-7300 for Field Day on the same band with other radios.
>
> OTOH, we had three K3's (prior to the upgraded synthesizer on 20m
> simultaneously.  We only knew the others were active if we tuned to within
> 20 kHz or so of them.  I was the the SSB team captain and had no problem on
> 20m as long as we didn't get "near" the GOTA station when it was on the
> same
> band.  This was with the same physical distance I know face the IC-7300.
>
> Another IC-7300 over a mile away is very broad (20-30 kHz) when operated on
> 40m SSB.  I often hear splatter 40 kHz up the band!  While I tell people
> the
> IC-7300 is a great package for the price, I also tell them not to use it
> with big antennas or physically near other radios.  Fortunately, I have no
> Yaesu HF rigs in active use in the neighborhood although I see their dirty
> signals in many contests.
>
> A used K3S is quite a bargain today!
>
> 73, Bill, K8TE
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Group Support

[Tom Azlin W7SUA]

Hi Mike,

In my case takes me time to do the suggested tests. Late yesterday I 
could not reproduce the problem. Sorry I did not reply to the group with 
the resolution. My K3 now does not seem to be switching in to AM around 
5 MHz when I have the mode set to DATA. I have some tests to do if I can 
reproduce the error.


73, tom w7sua

On 10/10/2020 5:45 AM, Mike Harris via Elecraft wrote:

Good day,

There have been a few requests for help with "problems" recently to 
which the group has freely applied its hive mind and made suggestions.


Unfortunately this often results in a deathly silence as to the 
resolution. Clearly this could be a learning point for others who might 
trip over the same problem one day, even if it was just finger trouble 
or a brain fart. Assuming they read the posts.


Whatever, most discourteous.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 appears to be in AM even though mode says DATA

[Tom Azlin W7SUA]

Hi Mike.

No joy. Seemed to still be in AM mode with DATA displayed. So I reached 
out to Elecraft Support with result of a test to run and send them the 
results. But now I can not reproduce the error.


73, tom w7sua

On 10/7/2020 4:45 AM, Mike Harris via Elecraft wrote:

Hi Tom,

What happens if you disable CAT control from the PC and just try the K3 
without potential outside influence?


Regards,

Mike VP8NO
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 appears to be in AM even though mode says DATA

[Tom Azlin W7SUA]

Hi Mike.

Well, it was still looking like in AM mode so I reached out to Elecraft 
Support. They have suggested a test to run and send the results back to 
them. Now I can not reproduce the error.


73, tom w7sua

On 10/7/2020 4:45 AM, Mike Harris via Elecraft wrote:

Hi Tom,

What happens if you disable CAT control from the PC and just try the K3 
without potential outside influence?


Regards,

Mike VP8NO


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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 remote

[Andy Durbin]

"Someone on another group mentioned sending P; to the KPA500 would turn the amp 
on provided to main power switch was on. Can you confirm that?"

The power on command is P  not P;

>From the programmer's reference -

"BootLoader Command Reference
The KPA500 uses single character commands when in boot mode. Boot mode is the 
state the KPA500 is
in when the rear panel power switch is in the ON position, while the main 
firmware is not running. This
mode is used for starting up the KPA500 or downloading fresh firmware. 
Bootloader commands must be
sent upper-case only.

P Power On
The P command will cause the KPA500 to perform internal firmware checks, then 
execute the main
firmware to power up the amplifier. This is the command to use to remotely 
power up the KPA500. No
response is sent from the KPA500 after receiving this command."

Andy, k3wyc
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[Elecraft] Group Support

[Mike Harris via Elecraft]

Good day,

There have been a few requests for help with "problems" recently to 
which the group has freely applied its hive mind and made suggestions.


Unfortunately this often results in a deathly silence as to the 
resolution. Clearly this could be a learning point for others who might 
trip over the same problem one day, even if it was just finger trouble 
or a brain fart. Assuming they read the posts.


Whatever, most discourteous.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO

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[Elecraft] Eric's presentation at RSGB Convention 2020

[KC0G via Elecraft]

Eric, WA6HHQ, gave the keynote address on the history of Elecraft at the RSGB 
online convention earlier this morning.  I enjoyed it.  It is intended that 
both streams of the convention will be on the RSGB Youtube channel at 
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRSGB on Sunday 11th October.  
73  John  KC0G
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[Elecraft] KAT500 max power in BYPASS?

[Eric Norris]

Does anyone know what the max safe power through a KAT500 in BYPASS mode
is?  It's not in the manual as far as I can find.

Thanks,

73 Eric WD6DBM
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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

[Eric Swartz]

And with that, let's end this thread in the interest of keeping tempers
down and relieving email overload for everyone.

Also, please always keep discussions cordial, just as you would sitting
across from friends at dinner.

73,
Eric
List moderator, when I'm awake..
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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 remote

[Gordon LaPoint]

Andy,
    Thanks, but I'm not using software I wrote.  I'm using the remote 
software from Elecraft, and that is the software I'm talking about not 
seeing if the power is on or off.   I was hoping that I was just missing 
seeing something.

Gordon - N1MGO

On 10/9/2020 20:56 PM, Andy Durbin wrote:

Sorry - cut/paste error - should be:

If a KAT500 is powered but off it will respond to command ps; with PS0;
If a KAT500 is powered and on it will respond to command ps; with PS1;
If a KAT500 is not powered it will not respond to ps;

Andy, k3wyc

From: Andy Durbin
Sent: Friday, October 9, 2020 5:51 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: KAT500 remote

"I use the KAT500 remote software and it works great. I have only one problem with 
it, I can not tell if the power is on or off."

If a KAT500 is powered but off it will respond to command ps; with PS0;
If a KAT500 is powered and on it will respond to command ps; with PS1;
If a KAT500 is not powered it will not on it will not respond to ps;

Powered status can also be found by checking the response to ;
No response if not powered
; response if powered.

Hopefully any remote control software you use will be smart enough to apply 
these tests and indicate the result.

Andy, k3wyc
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