Re: [Elecraft] K3S Data A Bandwidth

2016-08-14 Thread AL7CR
My thanks to Brian and Don for the prompt assistance. You are precisely correct, my limits were caused by the dsp settings in fldigi not those in the K3. Opening the limits in fldigi allowed a max bandwidth of 150hz to 2850 hz. AL7CR On Sun, Aug 14, 2016, at 03:57 PM, brian wrote

[Elecraft] K3S Data A Bandwidth

2016-08-14 Thread AL7CR
in the configuration. Thanks in advance for the help. AL7CR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

[Elecraft] 6 Khz Filter Use in Data A Mode

2016-08-22 Thread AL7CR
I wish to be able to recieve and transmit using the WSJT-X JT65 + JT-9 mode. I know from archived posts on this subject that my recieve bandwidth using a 6 Khz filter in Data-A will be approximately 300 - 4200. The question is can I also transmit in this range in Data A? I do not want to buy

[Elecraft] K3timewin Program

2016-08-28 Thread AL7CR
Can anyone provide a working link to and/or a copy of the K3timewin program? Yes, I KNOW you can set the time from the K3utils program. I want to experiment with running this program on a schedule and can not find a copy. BTW a hundred "the clock does not keep time" messages ago it was noted,

[Elecraft] Chinese Filters on eBay

2016-11-02 Thread AL7CR
I am tempted to try one of the Chinese made filters listed for sale on Ebay. Does anyone have any experience with using one? I am considering the 1.8khz. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] K3/0 Mini-F running WSJT-X via RemoteHamRadio USB

2017-07-06 Thread AL7CR
with RemoteHamRadio would require only a K3/0 mini which is a pretty sweet deal. Hopefully someone had already tested this system. I would rather not have to buy a K3/0 Mini to test it. It is tempting though .. AL7CR __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] No Tune Power Output While Split in Data Mode

2018-05-23 Thread AL7CR
thought it was a strange feature ... Dean Shutt  AL7CR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http

[Elecraft] K3 Remote Control of Line In

2018-06-30 Thread AL7CR
I am working on remote control of my K3S in Data A mode. I was pleased to see that a recent version of Win4K3 displays the ALC on transmit. I discovered however that the mike gain control in Win4K3 does not control line in when using Data A as it does on the radio but continues to control the

[Elecraft] KX 3 USB Noise Problem Solved

2018-01-16 Thread AL7CR
I was experiencing broadband noise on the spectrum generated from my RX I/Q port when the KX 3 ACC port was connected via USB to my laptop. I tried grounding, different USB adapters and cables, and ferrite toroids without any success. All the gear is powered by battery. I suspected a ground

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Tuner Operation at Low Voltages

2018-02-27 Thread AL7CR
sults. Should the KX 3 give an SWR reading into a dummy load at .5W output? If so, what can be done to adjust my unit. 73 de AL7CR On Mon, Feb 26, 2018, at 4:57 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Hi Dean, > > The latching relays in the tuner should work just fine at low supply > volta

[Elecraft] KXFL3 Installation Questions

2018-04-17 Thread AL7CR
I just completed installation of a used KXFL3 into my recent model KX3 and discovered a few oddities. My KXFL3 has 10 pins not 12 as in the original version and not 9 as in the tuning noise mod. Was this an interim configuration? Did the noise mod only cut two pins initially? It seems to work

[Elecraft] KX3 Tuner Operation at Low Voltages

2018-02-26 Thread AL7CR
My KX3 internal tuner works perfectly at transmit voltages above 10v. Below that value it will initiate tuning but finish at an SWR of between 3 and 6. When this happens if I connect my station 13.6v supply or an external 12v battery supply it will immediately tune to the expected low SWR.

Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial on MacOS

2019-05-17 Thread AL7CR
I have been down this route on numerous Macs under many versions of OS X. The absolute "gold standard" is the Tripp-Lite Keyspan USA-19HS. They are expensive but they just work on OS X. I keep them in stock for projects. Available on Amazon. AL7CR On Fri, May 17, 2019, at 10:2

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 Driver Issue

2020-02-02 Thread AL7CR
set at 2 I believe. Once you do this you should be able to more finely control the drive level. This is likely to fix your problem at once. AL7CR On Sun, Feb 2, 2020, at 3:59 PM, Lee Murrah via Elecraft wrote: > I am running WSJT-X in FT8 mode on my K3S using the onboard sound card > and U

Re: [Elecraft] K3....s Raspberry Pi 4 B

2020-01-20 Thread AL7CR
I have tried but rig TX control is seriously broken for the K3 in WSJT-X on the Pi. Online sources all point fingers at each other and I could find no solutions. Flrig control works perfectly but NOT with WSJT-X. You might be able to use VOX. Be ready for a major hassle. On Mon, Jan 20,

Re: [Elecraft] K3....s Raspberry Pi 4 B

2020-01-21 Thread AL7CR
So do a lot of others but problems are with the K3. On Tue, Jan 21, 2020, at 2:53 AM, Paul Kiciak wrote: > I use CAT between my KX3 and Pi 4B and WSJT-X and JTDX running > on the Pi both work fine. > > Paul N2PK > __ > Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] RSP-1A as panadapter

2020-01-05 Thread AL7CR
I used an SDR-IQ connected directly to the IF out for many years with no problems whatever. On Sun, Jan 5, 2020, at 2:29 PM, weaverwf wrote: > For those of you using an SDRplay as a panadapter with the K3S, what RF > protection do you use for the SDRplay?thanks and 73,Bill WE5PSent using >

[Elecraft] KX3 Low Power Tuning Firmware, Question for Wayne

2020-05-16 Thread AL7CR
Last year you mentioned the availability of test firmware to improve the ability of the KX3 antenna tuner to achieve a solution with low power. Did the change succeed and is the firmware available? __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Display During Transmit

2020-05-19 Thread AL7CR
lid color. I’ve never seen > it do what I think you are describing. > > Have no idea why that might be happening. Have you checked the > connections between the KX3/PX3? > > Grant NQ5T > > > On May 19, 2020, at 1:13 PM, AL7CR wrote: > > > > On my P3

[Elecraft] PX3 Display During Transmit

2020-05-19 Thread AL7CR
On my P3 connected to my K3S when I transmit the display is frozen and shows the last spectrum. I just noticed that on my PX3 connected to my KX3 that during transmit the current filter display covers the spectrum with a solid color. This does not matter much but I prefer how the P3

[Elecraft] Height of K4 / SP4

2020-10-09 Thread AL7CR
What is the height of the front top edge of the K4 / SP4 with the bale extended? I need to modify my custom K3 line cabinet for the new rig. Thanks. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Oppopsite Sideband Null question - Redux

2020-06-13 Thread AL7CR
Looks like it is available here: https://kx3-blog.de/?p=200 On Sat, Jun 13, 2020, at 8:02 AM, Grant Youngman wrote: > So given that this is on a German blog site, I’m going to guess that > it’s third party and not straight from an Elecraft test bench (?). > Does it report out null depth

[Elecraft] KX3-2M TO-220 Retainer and Nylon Screw

2020-07-19 Thread AL7CR
and get them from the factory tomorrow. Thanks for the help. AL7CR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 with K4 tracks VFOs with 1 kHz resolution

2020-07-19 Thread AL7CR
in the near future. There must be more KPA/KTA 500 out there than KPA 1500 by a huge margin. AL7CR On Sun, Jul 19, 2020, at 1:52 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Those using a K4 transceiver with our KPA1500 amp will have the > advantage of +/- 1 kHz resolution in VFO tracking. In many st

[Elecraft] K4 Panadapter Notch Display

2020-12-15 Thread AL7CR
Will the K4 panadapter be able to show the position of the manual notch? It could be displayed as a different color background similar to how the receive filter is shown on the P3. It would be a very useful feature. __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Test Report on Running WSJT-X with Apple Silicon using a KX3

2021-01-07 Thread AL7CR
There are a variety of reports on doing this ranging from it being impossible to no changes are required. In my experience it runs perfectly and is a joy to use. There is only one difference between using Apple Silicon and any other Mac. My setup is: KX3 Base configuration M1 Macbook Apple

Re: [Elecraft] Heil Pro 7 headset with KX3 - RF feedback?

2021-06-17 Thread AL7CR
Please list your TXEQ settings. On Thu, Jun 17, 2021, at 12:42 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > Heil products are wildly overpriced and highly over-rated. No ham needs > a boom mic headset better than a Yamaha CM500, which sounds great both > in the headphones and one the air, is very comfortable, costs

[Elecraft] KX3 / PX3 / KXPA100 For Sale

2021-06-27 Thread AL7CR
as one lot is $3200 Shipped in the US. Contact me directly al7cr AT mooseaviation.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] For Sale: KXPA100 with KXAT100 Tuner

2021-07-12 Thread AL7CR
This KXPA100 received new finals at Elecraft in 2019 and has been used for less than ten hours since that time. All the original cables are included as well as a KXPACBL KX3 adapter cable. $1250 via Paypal including US shipment. __

[Elecraft] KX3 / PX3 / KPA100AT Station for Sale

2021-07-05 Thread AL7CR
I am selling my fully equipped KX3 / PX3 / KXPA100 station.   All of the gear looks and functions as new. The KX3 has every option except the KXPD3 keyer paddle.  The KXPA 100 received new finals at Elecraft in 2019 and has been used less than ten hours since that time. A set of manuals is

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ALC indicator issue

2021-08-13 Thread AL7CR
When the input signal is too high no ALC is shown in data mode. Reduce the input to a minimum and gradually increase the KX3 gain and the ALC will appear. You would think that high input would show max ALC bars but that is not how it works. Same problem took me several hours to troubleshoot

[Elecraft] PX3 Panadapter for sale

2021-07-13 Thread AL7CR
A PX3 in like new condition with KX3 interconnection cable, power cable, and manual. The current Elecraft price is $730. $525 via Paypal shipped in the US __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 kit tips?

2021-09-30 Thread AL7CR
Nothing to it, you will be done in no time. The right size screwdriver helps. Also try not to get fingerprints on the screen side of the lens. Taking the lens off to clean them is a bit annoying. On Thu, Sep 30, 2021, at 12:34 PM, Julia Tuttle wrote: > Hi folks, > > I got jealous of the

Re: [Elecraft] Cleaning solder flux

2022-01-02 Thread AL7CR
Moderator save us … PLEASE On Sun, Jan 2, 2022, at 7:12 AM, Dr. William J. Schmidt wrote: > During my under-graduate and graduate school careers, I worked at > Honeywell's circuit board fabrication shop for about a year and a half. We > had two machines in the shop that dealt with flux: a reflow

Re: [Elecraft] No bars at all on KX3 digital mode transmit

2021-11-23 Thread AL7CR
A classic problem. You have TOO MUCH input gain. Counterintuitively the KX 3 ALC will display nothing if over driven. Turn the input way down and then increase in small steps. You will find the right setting to show ALC that way. On Tue, Nov 23, 2021, at 2:57 PM, Frank O'Donnell wrote: >

[Elecraft] FS: KX3 with all the internal options and accesories

2021-07-15 Thread AL7CR
I am offering my KX3 for sale. It is in very nice condition and functions as new. All the available internal options are installed. It will ship with the full original cable set, the printed manuals, and the accessories listed below. The installed options are: KXAT3 20 watt ATU KX3-2M 2

Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers

2022-01-28 Thread AL7CR
HyperX - Cloud Alpha Pro Wired Stereo Gaming Headset comes with cable to plug into rear mike and headphones jacks, bias on, works perfectly On Fri, Jan 28, 2022, at 11:06 AM, Bill Weaver wrote: > Wayne, > > I’ve used both on the K3S > Kenwood MC-60 w/std. Kenwood 8 pin connector > Heil HM-10

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Fan Question

2023-05-14 Thread AL7CR
My setup is like yours and the response is exactly the same. Starting use on fan speed 4 delays the temp rise for a short time. Mine has run many many hours at temps up to 70 with no problems. Hottest on 20m and requires the most drive on that band also. On Sun, May 14, 2023, at 10:23

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500

2024-03-18 Thread AL7CR
Check eBay. One was just listed. On Mon, Mar 18, 2024, at 10:26 AM, Josep via Elecraft wrote: > Looking for a KPA500 for my Remote station, does anyone have any that > don´t need/use anymore..? > Thanks, > > > 73,  > JosepEA6BF > BUG #256  -  CWOps #3072  -  FOC #2182 (ex 1724)  -  CTDXCC - HSC