Just completed the final checks on my K3 kit and I have to
say the putting this rig together was both an educational and very rewarding
experience. I highly recommend to anyone thinking about purchasing a K3
to consider getting the kit. The precision that goes into its manufacture
along with the
Just completed my P3 and hooked it up the K3. everything works fine except that
is does not display the center frequency and the qsy function for MKR and B
does not work.
Any direction would be appreciated.
Thanks
Bill - W0BBI
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Checked the cable and nothing appears to be wrong.
Bill - W0BBI
From: Bill Wiehe bw39...@yahoo.com
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Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 12:16 PM
Subject: P3 Frequency
Just completed my P3 and hooked it up
Alan,
Bing Go! Changing the RS232 baud rate to 38400 was the answer.
Thanks Alan and thanks everyone for the help.
73
Bill- W0BBI
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I have seen this topic posted but I guess I missed the corrective measure(s).
My K3 has the latest update and the AGC still just turns off for no reason,
even when it is just sitting there in receive mode. Yes we are using HRD and
the version we have is 5.11 build 3209.
Any additional feedback
Mike,
I have used the Samlex SEC1235M supplies for several years with no issues. I
know there have been some fellows who have said the fan noise is objectionable
to them but I have never had the issue. In fact that fan rarely comes on with
my K3 running 100 watts.
Good luck.
Bill - W0BBI
I am looking for a desk mic for my K3 and I have had a couple of folks suggest
the ATR1300 dynamic mic. It is more along the lines of studio mic but what I
have heard on the air I like. Just checking here to see of there are any other
recommendations.
Thanks,
Bill - W0BBI
Please disregard the earlier note.
I am looking for a desk mic for my K3 and I have had a couple of folks suggest
the ATR1300 dynamic mic. It is more along the lines of studio mic but what I
have heard on the air I like. Just checking here to see if there are any other
recommendations.
Sorry for the confusing note earlier. I am still looking for feedback on the
item below.
I am looking for a desk mic for my K3 and I have had a couple of folks suggest
the ATR1300 dynamic mic. It is more along the lines of studio mic but what I
have heard on the air I like. Just checking here
Wow! Thanks for the all the feedback concerning desk mic's. Apparently there
are more potential options than I
thought. I appreciate all the feedback.
Thanks,
Bill - W0BBi
P.S. To all the Veterans out there, thanks for your service.
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Experienced something today that I thought I would ask about. I was testing a
new microphone in test mode with a headphones plugged in so I could listen to
my audio. On two separate occasions when I removed the headphones plug, the K3
shut down just as if I pushed the power switch. Pushing the
Joe, Willis,
No, I do not believe I hit the switch when removing the plug, but --- you both
have me thinking.
Thanks for the help.
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This morning I noticed an S3 sustained tone signal at 7.025 on my K3.
The rig is connected to the dummy load and I was unable to detect it
on my other radio. I suspect the K3 is therefore generating the tone.
Interestingly, the signal disappears when I switch to my 500Hz filter.
As K3 nu-bee, I
After further investigation I determined it is a birdie origin unknown.
We can use the K3 arsenal of tools to tune it out so I guess we have solved
the
problem.
Bill - W0BBI
This morning I noticed an S3 sustained tone signal at 7.025 on my K3.
The rig is connected to the dummy load
Rich - K1HTV
I followed your instructions for the K3 Triple Macro setup but for some
reason I cannot get it to work. The macro cycles through the power setting when
PF2 is pressed but the actual output power level remains the same, that is it
it only affected by adjusting the power level
Nick, John, Rich, +
Proofreading closely makes all things possible. As soon as it was suggested
that I might have a coding error, it popped right out at me.
I had the macro label in the macro code line.
Of course the poor K3 did not know what to do with 10W etc.
Once again, thanks all for the
Just want to be sure that I understand the External Speaker Jack stereo vs mono
plug operation. To clarify, as long as you use the stereo plug, you can select
CONFIG:SPKRS 2, regardless of whether or not the other end of the plug is
stereo or using stereo speakers.
It is just critical for the
Thank you all for the feedback.
Appreciate the help very much.
Bill - W0BBI
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awesome you should check this out wow
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Harry,
I thought I had a similar issue until I realized the K3/3 and HRD used the same
com port.
I turned off HRD and all was well.
Regards,
W0BBI-Bill
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I updated my K3 firmware to 4.60 yesterday and the Navigator
appears to no long be sending RTTY properly. I use MMTTY and when I send I get a
solid carrier tone (no diddle) but the characters do go across the screen. Has
anyone else with a Navigator interface experienced this
after the latest
Jack,
Just a shot in the dark but are you using 220 or 110 to power your KAP500?
73,
Bill - W0BBI
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I seem to run into a problem whenever I try to download a Beta version of the
KPA500 and KAT500 software. I have followed all the instructions that have been
given on the webpage but I never get it to load and have to return to the
previous version to get things back up and running.
Anyone
Thanks to all who replied.
I have been give some insights to my issue.
After reviewing them I believe I need to dig deeper into
my Windows program settings.
I appreciate the help and feedback.
Thanks,
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As a follow up to my earlier Thank you note I wanted to pass along what I
found.
Apparently, I had two identically named file folders in separate locations.
One was on the desk top, that I created to hold the latest Beta files. The
other was in a different folder location on the C Drive.
Hello Hisashi,
From the picture you sent, I believe you also need to adjust the SVGA bias
way back. The adjustment is accessed from the SVGA menu. I had the same
waterfall screen appearance until I dropped the bias back to around 2.
73,
Bill - W0BBI
Just a question but is there anyone or anyplace special that we should send
comments on firmware Beta releases that we have downloaded? Not that I have
any issues with my latest downloads but I was just wondering in case something
were to come up.
Thanks and 73,
W0BBI - Bill
was available to download.
73
George
AI4VZ
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Subject: [Elecraft] Beta downloads
Just a question but is there anyone or anyplace special that we should send
comments on firmware Beta
I noticed recently that I lost the ability to use CW while in SSB mode which I
use sometimes to tune external amp w/o hitting all kinds of switches. I checked
the CW WGHT configuration menu and it shows CW+SSB. I have the latest
firmware update. Any ideas what I might have missed?
Thanks,
Hi Don,
QRQ is Off.
Even checked it for each band, still no joy.
Bill - W0BBI
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Hi Bill, AE6JV
Checked with vox on and off. No joy.
Just to clarify, I do get one dit or one dash but no more when I hit the
key.
Thanks,
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OK. I just did some additional checking and it appears the my problem is not
with the K3, but with the interface. My Navigator USB is not allowing the for
transmit in SSB mode. I was able to confirm this by bypassing the Navigator and
using the K3 internal keyer. All is well when operated in
In a effort to close the loop on this thread, the Navigator required the PTT to
be off in the Configuration menu to allow cross mode operation.
Thanks to all here as well as Clint KK7UG Greg AB7R on the Navigator
Reflector for their help.
Best 73,
Bill - W0BBI
Attended the ARRL Midwest Division Convention in Lebanon, MO today and talked
with Eric WA6HHQ and saw the new K3/0 mini as it has been designated. had a
brief chance to play with it as it was hooked up, via internet, to the home
office California. No difference between it and the K3/0
I need some tutelage on Com Ports. The K3 and P3 both use Com Port 6 for access
to the computer. Com Port 6 is also used but the HRD/DM780/USB Navigator and
MMTTY. This is not a real problem as I do not use all these programs at the
same time. However, it would be nice to be able to access the
I just ordered my K3 yesterday. I was wondering of the lastest download will
include the recenltly expanded 60 meter previlages.
Thanks,
Bill
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I made a trough by cutting some plastic drain line in half
and attaching it to the back of the operating desk. The cables are then simply
laid in the channel created by the attachment. This eliminates the tangle that
comes from the cables dangling off the back of the operating position w/o the
I noticed on the Elecraft email set up page there is an option listed that
allows you to identify categories of subject matter you want to
receive communications on, ( Which topic categories would you like to subscribe
to? ) however, it appears not to be working as nothing is listed or perhaps
Any advantage to using 220V vs 110V to power the KPA500?
I purchased both cables as I plan use the KPA500 in my RV as well as home
where I have 220 in the shack.
Thanks,
Bill - W0BBI
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Don,
The 110V is a dedicated line.
Thanks so much for the quick reply.
73,
Thanks,
Bill - W0BBI
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Just want to give a public thanks to the Dave and the
Technical Staff at Elecraft. I had a small issue building my KPA500 and after
trying a few things it was decided a replacement part was in order and it is on
the way. There are very few companies that take customer service and
satisfaction that
Has anyone tried a replacement jumper from a vendor yet and if so which one?
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I believe the issue you describe is the same one I am in the process of
correcting in that the power connection for the fan would not seat properly. I
called Elecraft and spoke with a tech and we determined that the pins had an
over run of solder down into the channel blocking full seating of
As a follow-up, I see a number of response that suggest all is OK if if the
connector does not seat all the way down. Just to clarify, mine did not ever
seat a few centimeters and the connection was clearly unreliable.
Bill-W0BBI
From: Bill Wiehe bw39
As a follow up the recent information passed along on the subject under another
thread (* on KPA500) I am looking for some additional clarification. I was
under the impression that
KPA500 would go into standby automatically when the KAT500 went into a tune
mode.
Apparently this is not the
Sorry the one sentence at the bottom got cut off due to my mistake. I should
have read.
Just curious but is this correct expectation or is there a set up function I
missed that automatically places the KPA500 in standby when the KAT500 is in
tune mode?
Sorry the one sentence at the bottom got cut off due to my mistake. I should
have read.
Just curious but is this correct expectation or is there a set up function I
missed that automatically places the KPA500 in standby when the KAT500 is in
tune mode?
I must be having a senior moment so bear with me. If the KPA500 is not keyed
(K6KR) and/or it is inhibited (AC7AC) while the KAT500 is tuning, why am I
getting a fault that requires a manual reset?
BTW I am using the cabling as described in figure 1 on page 4 in the KAT500
owners manual with
First thanks to all the input. I have gone through the configuration file and
reset it as well and reloaded the Firmware just to be sure. Due to some
lighting in the area I am unable to test things right now. I will report back
as soon as I can.
Again thanks to all for your help.
Bill- W0BBI
Well I have completed some tests and it appears that for now
the issue is resolved. I down loaded the Firmware again and checked the KAT500
configuration to be sure it was correctly aligned for the KPA500. I assume all
is well as I no longer get any
faults. The sad part is I still have no idea
Barry,
Just curious but after your initial disconnect of your K3 station, did you plug
the exact same DB15 cables back into the same individual components? Also, did
you have your KAT500 hooked up the PC at anytime during the dismantling and not
shut the PC down before disconnecting it? I did
Hi Richard,
I simply build a small switch box from parts I had. One input and two outputs
that you can switch between. If you are short on parts you can probably find
everything at your local Radio Shack.
Bill - W0BBI
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Hi Gustavo,
Very good choices. The great thing about the K3 is that it is expandable and if
you build it you know what it takes to add to it. My only input would be is
that if you decide to add the sub receiver at some point down the road, plan
your final filter selections for both main and sub
I purchased a set of West Mountain COMspkr from HRO at Hamcation.
About $40.00 and they work and sound great. The black cabinets match the K3
set up very nicely.
Bill - W0BBI
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Elecraft philosophy, form follows function.
Competitors philosophy, flash equals cash.
73
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Wayne,
Sweet!
Thanks,
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As an update, the KAT500 is headed back to the mother ship for a check up. All
indications now are that the problem lies internal to the tuner.Thanks to
everyone who provided input. Your help was very much appreciated. 73,
Bill-W0BBI
How do you set up topics you want to receive messages on?
When I go to try and set upWhich topic categories would you like to subscribe
to? I see nothing that lets me select the topics.
Please advise.
Thanks,
Bill - W0BBI
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This maybe a bit off topic but I recently discover, by accident, that my K3
been picking up noise from my computer monitor which can be seen on the P3-VGA
as a 1-2 S unit uptick in background noise on 40 - 80 meters. Turn the monitor
off and it drops. The monitor is a Samsung unit and is the
I have run into a Configuration problem with my K3. I usually have settings
under the 'CW WGHT' (Owner's manual pg. 55) set to run 'SSB+CW' (Tap 1), 'NEW
QSK' (Tap 3) and 'AUTO OFF' for VOX (Tap 4). For some reason the K3 reverted
back to the opposite settings and no matter how many times I
Problem solved. Apparently a switch in a subprogram external to the K3
caused the problem. Thanks to all Bill - W0BBI
I have run into a Configuration problem with my K3. I usually have settings
under the 'CW WGHT' (Owner's manual pg. 55) set to run 'SSB+CW' (Tap 1), 'NEW
QSK' (Tap 3) and
I would like to propose a New Years resolution to all my fellow Elecraft
reflector users, that being that we all to try limit posted topics to Elecraft
product related issues. While I know we all appreciate the diversity of
perspectives we have here and even the need at times to vent on
Wanted to check with the group to see if anyone else has had a similar
situation where they hear a crackling nose in the the background when
recording a voice message using the KDVR3. I only recently started to use the
module for voice recording and noticed the noise immediately.
Key points to
My order arrived today and after reviewing the materials, installation took
less than 30 minutes.Installed the Beta firmware and as usual it worked
flawlessly.Thanks again to all the folks at Elecraft.Bill - W0BBI
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Just wondering if anyone received their P3TXMON as yet.Bill-W0BBI
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Some may recall I had a issue with my KAT500 not connecting to the computer
therefore not allowing me to use the KAT Utility. After checking com ports and
ever purchasing a new KXUSB cable from Elecraft, I sent the unit off to the
mother ship for a look-see. Turns out we lost transistors Q1
I am having an issue with linking VFO A and B. Page 6 of the K3 owners manual
(Revision D10) suggests that holding the 'SUB' will link the VFO's , and
holding it more than 2 seconds "engages diversity mode." I never seem to get
the linked VFO's. Holding the 'SUB' button any length of time
After some help hints from Dick (K6KR), Gary and the on-line trouble shoot
guide; we were able to trace to issue down to a faulty DB9/KXUSB cable. We have
ordered a new cable and will pass along any other learning that may occur
concerning this issue.Thanks to all.73, Bill - W0BBI
As an up date, I ordered a new KXUSB cable but the computer still does not
recognize the KAT500. The original 'COM PORT' that was used prior to all this
issue is gone and I am unable to find it. I have managed to work through all
the steps from uninstalling and reinstalling the program and
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I discover a problem with my KAT500 in that the Utility shows that no Software
is loaded. It still received signals from the computer as I can control it from
HRD but I cannot make changes via the Utility. The cable Interface Cable shows
only "flashing red" light. To this point I have confirmed
My K3 recently developed a bit of a glitch. While using HRD Logbooks DX
Cluster, when clicking on a station, the K3 will change frequency to that
station, however it will always be 0.75 off. For example if the posted
frequency is 7.017.00 the VFO A will show 7.016.25. A second double click on
As follow up to my earlier post, my issue of the VFO A frequency not tracking
properly was due to my CONFIG: CW WGHT setting being wrong. I somehow set the
VFO offset from 'VFO NOR' to 'VFO OFS' which results in the frequency offset
equal to the CW tone/pitch selected.
A big thank you to Mike
. Will check it
out further.Thanks,Bill - W0BBI
From: Bill Wiehe <bw39...@yahoo.com>
To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2016 2:20 PM
Subject: KAT500 - Tuning Anomoly
Up until last week, my KAT500 has run lawlessly. However, it now has a pro
Up until last week, my KAT500 has run lawlessly. However, it now has a problem
tuning my 160M dipole for no obvious reason. Symptoms are continuous searching
for a match. If it finds a match in tune mode, as soon as you hit the key, it
begins tuning again in "Auto" mode or faults in "MAN"
I recently downloaded a JT65 program and after several days of flawless
operation, my K3 stopped transmitting in DATA A mode. The K3 keys but nothing
is transmitted and no power out. I changed over to BPSK31 via HRD using DATA A
with the same results. All the other modes (RTTY FSK, CW, SSB)
Thanks Barry - K3NDM, for the assistance. Turns out WINDOWS 10 updates and not
only shut off my sound card but changed one of the com ports on my Navigator.
Goes to show that you can't assume anything will be the same after an
update.73,Bill - W0BBI
Over the course of the last several weeks my P3 Display has developed an
annoying white "flashing or blinking" in the lower half of the display. To be
more accurate, it is in the lower portion of the receive signal display. That
is if I have "labels" enabled, it does not flash/blink in that
Dear Zac,
I am not sure how it might work on your KX3, but the K3 will hold the " VFO B
decode" window open on both RX and TX. The setting I discovered to get there is
press "TEXT DEC" button, then use VFO B to select "CW 5-40" (or whatever speed)
then press "TEXT DEC" again. It locks VFO B
Please disregard the request for feedback. Figured out it was a cabling issue.
Sorry for taking up band with.
Regards,Bill- W0BBI
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I have been looking over the on-line manual and I unable to find any reference
that explains how one will connect the P3TXMon Option Coupler to KPA1500 in
order to measure power and swr. Does anyone have any insight.
Thanks,Bill - W0BBI
When trying to access the K3/K3S beta firmware site
(ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/beta). I keep receiving the reply that
"The site can't be reached." Anyone know if it is up an running? I have no
blocks on my computer, in fact I tried to reach it on two different machines.
When trying to access the K3/K3S beta firmware site
(ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/beta). I keep receiving the reply that
"The site can't be reached." Anyone know if it is up an running? I have no
blocks on my computer, in fact I tried to reach it on two different machines.
Lee KV5M
In response to your question, the K3 Assembly Manual has the KDVR3 Digital
Voice Recorder going in the chassis before the KRX3 Subreceiver. in fact
there is whole separate manual for the subreceiver.
Happy Thanksgiving.73 Bill W0BBI
PS I know you said you have a K3S but I believe
I have no problem with seeing output power withUtility V. 1.19.2.21 and Beta
MCU 02.09 2/24/2019.Bill - W0BBI
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I recently noticed when operating in any of WSJT-X modes, such as FT8, the
power output on the K3starts out lower than what is initially set then rises to
the set power level over the first five to eight seconds of transmitting.The
power change is not indicated on radios meter, only my external
Thank you Frank, W3LPL, as you placed me on the right path. It turns out the
mic setting was fine, it was my settings on the Navigator interface that I must
messed up. All is now well.Thanks again,Bill - W0BBI
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I
I currently use my 'Direct Coupled Pan Adapter TX Sensor' to monitor operations
as the final connection just before theantenna, just as I assume other do. Does
anyone know of there will be a provision for K4 to monitor the same
parametersie; power and swr.
73W0BBI
Hi Madelyn,
I have a quick question, I was waiting, saving up, to upgrade my K3 with the
KIO3BUpkt-KIO3Bkit. However, now I see the kit is unavailable. Are there any
plans to make anymore of these kits onceyou are all back to full operation?
Thank you, Bill-W0BBI
Just read July Newsletter and it is great to see that K4’s deliveries are
increasing. I was wondering if there is any update on when those of us who
place orders for items like the KIO3BUPKT_KIO3B Upgrade Kit for the K3, might
expect delivery.
Thanks,
Bill - W0BBI
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