Re: [Elecraft] Mods to K3

Hi Hugh, I've summarized some of my thoughts here: http://www.ke7x.com/home/guide-to-the-k3/should-i-update-my-k3-with-k3s-parts Scroll down below the book order form. 73, Fred KE7X See www.ke7x.com for all KE7X Elecraft books. From: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 question - few signals show on the waterfall

Also, don't worry overmuch about trying to make the signal levels on the K3 and P3 agree. Read Alan's explanation in the P3 manual under Spectrum Display. After all, they are two different instruments. The K3 tells you the signal strength either before or after preamplification/attenuation

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Lulu sale on KE7X books

and his books are worthwhile additions to the shack for any of the Elecraft gear. He deserves earning a few bucks from us all. Of course, it's nice to get a discount. My order is in. :) 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 > On Dec 1, 2015, at 9:08 AM, Cady, Fred wrote: > > > www.lulu.com

[Elecraft] [OT] Lulu sale on KE7X books

www.lulu.com has a 25% discount until 12/7. Code is HOLIDAYS25. 73, Fred KE7X See www.ke7x.com for all KE7X Elecraft books. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] RF/SQL dual control

Hi Earl, Check your Config menu SQ MAIN and SQ SUB. If SQ MAIN is set to =Sub Pot the control will act as a squelch control.Also tapping 1 in the SQ MAIN menu can choose between FM or ALL mode squelch. Cheers and 73, Fred KE7x For all KE7X Elecraft books, see www.ke7x.com

Re: [Elecraft] RF/SQL dual control

Hi Earl, Check the Config menu SQ MAIN. If it is set =Sub Pot then that control acts as a squelch control. If you set it to 00 then the control acts as the Sub RF gain. Cheers and 73, Fred see www.ke7x.com for all KE7X Elecraft books. From: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] M1 - M4 per band quick memories

Hi Charles, Per-Band Memories Each of the M1 – M4 memories can be used on each of the bands to store information. For example, on 20 meters you might program M1 to 14.000.00 CW, M2 to 14.070.00 DATA, M3 to 14.150.00 USB, and M4 to your favorite 20 meter net frequency. Because these are

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KIO3

As I understand it, the P3 and the K3 communicate at 38400 only so you need to leave the K3 at 38400. However if you have an application that needs to communicate with the K3 as some other baud, for example 9600, you can set the P3's rate to that and the application, like the utility, will

Re: [Elecraft] P3 question: setting current frequency at center of display

Hold Center twice. Cheers, Fred KE7X Author of: “The Elecraft P3, SVGA, and TX Monitor” and much more. www.ke7x.com From: Elecraft on behalf of Mike K2MK Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 12:04 PM To:

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for more P3 Operating Information?

To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Looking for more P3 Operating Information? On Sat,11/14/2015 10:04 AM, Cady, Fred wrote: > the P3 chapter from the The Elecraft K3s and P3 I don't see this link. 73, Jim __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning

Are you asking for the KAT500 to choose two different tuning solutions when operating split? At present it chooses the VFO B frequency for its solution according to: MCU 4.83 / DSP 2.82, 2-8-2014 * FSK-D (RTTY) POWER-CONTROL BUG FIX: Power output can now be increased while in transmit mode

[Elecraft] Looking for more P3 Operating Information?

I have posted up on www.lulu.com and www.ke7x.com the P3 chapter from the The Elecraft K3s and P3 - Getting the Most from Your High Performance Station and The Elecraft K3 and P3 -- Incorporating the KXV3B and KIO3B. You can get a printed copy from

Re: [Elecraft] P3 CW Decoding doesn't match K3

The K3 does the heavy listing while decoding CW and it and the P3 should be the same. What you can't do is use the K3 Utility and the P3 to display code simultaneously. Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X Author of: “The Elecraft K3s and P3 – Getting the Most out from Your High Performance Station”. "The

Re: [Elecraft] Working Split with the K3S

Hi, I wonder if the sub receiver antenna is set to RX ANT or something. Try double-tapping A>B to transfer all VFO settings to VFO B. Cheers, Fred KE7X From: Elecraft on behalf of Amateur Radio Operator N5GE

[Elecraft] KE7X "The Elecraft K3 and P3, 3rd. Edition -- Incorporating the KXV3B and KIO3B"

Hello all, Just Released: This book covers the details you need to effectively operate the Elecraft K3 and P3. If you are thinking about buying a used Elecraft K3, this book will help you review the options that may be in your proposed purchase. Many options are still available. Some are no

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,

[Elecraft] New KE7X books for the K3s and K3

Greetings all, Just to let you know that I have completed "The Elecraft K3s and P3 -- Getting the Most from Your High Performance Station". This 324 page book includes over 160 diagrams for you visual learners and 43 exercises showing how to use K3s features for those who learn by doing. A

Re: [Elecraft] P3 not communication through RS232 cable

Make sure the RJ45 connector is snapped into the RS232/P3 RJ45 socket. You should hear a distinctive snap when it is inserted properly. cheers, Fred KE7X Author of: “The Elecraft K3S and P3 – Getting the Most out from Your High Performance Station”. "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and

Re: [Elecraft] Unable to Link V FO's (THANKS)

Here is how you can set up a programmable function key, say a hold of PF2, to toggle VFO LNK on and off: Hold CONFIG and tune VFO B to VFO LNK menu. Hold PF2. The display will say PF2 SET. Tap menu and now each hold of PF2 will toggle the link on and off. There are 10 programmable keys, holding

Re: [Elecraft] Unable to Link VFO's in my K3

Hi Bill, A sort-of recent firmware change removed the ability to link vfo by a half-long hold of SUB. That now puts you into diversity mode. To link the vfo's there is a new config menu item VFO LNK that you use to link the vfos (set to YES). Also, in diversity, VFO B is not set equal to VFO

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Config: Sub-Receiver Signal Path without BNC Antenna

Hi Byron, The setting for the config menu KRX3 depends on what antenna source (for the second of two antenna choices for the Sub receiver) is physically used. There are two choices for this physical connection that are made when the Sub receiver is installed. You must connect the Sub receiver

Re: [Elecraft] K3S ERR KEY in VFO-B

Hi Byron, >From the soon to be released K3S book: === 10.2.2 Extraneous Keying Signals PC applications, such as logging programs, can activate PTT and keying signals using the RS232 or USB RTS and DTR signals. However, initial setup of the rig's USB port by the PC may cause pulsed or

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Span will only go up to 100Khz

Hi Roger, At some point, I don't remember when, in the development of the Fixed-Spectrum - Tuned VFO display mode they had to reduce the maximum span from 200 to 100 kHz. Cheers, Fred KE7x Author of: "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed" "The Portable Elecraft KX3 – Going

Re: [Elecraft] [P3} View a range of frequencies?

"K3 MK writes: No if you are using Fixed-Tune mode. You cannot get VFO-A off of the screen. Actually you can. Go into the P3 menu and set CenterEn so that Center Key is On." Cheers, Fred KE7X Author of: "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed" "The Portable Elecraft KX3 –

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Fault

Hi Dave, I don't have the full context of your note but here is some information that may help: 3.9.5 Tuner Fault Conditions The FAULT LED being lit does not mean there is an equipment failure to cause you concern. Rather, it indicates a condition that you should correct. A fault will

[Elecraft] Announcing New Editions of the KE7X KX3 Books:

As the Elecraft products have expanded and diversified, so have the KE7X books. Here is what is now available for the KX-Line. See www.ke7x.com for lots more information. 1. “The Elecraft KX-Line, The Complete Station, The KX3, KXPA100, PX3 and KX3-2M/4M” This is the

Re: [Elecraft] "+" in CW Mode

Hi, CW QRQ is turned on. Cheers, Fred KE7X > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of > G3XVR > Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 2:11 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] "+" in CW Mode > > What is the significance

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

Build it so you can get behind the desk to connect things up. You should see the back of my desk! 73, Fred KE7X -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Cole Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 6:39 AM To: Jerry Moore Cc:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Yamaha CM500

Plug the CM500 mic connector into the rear panel mic jack and the phones connector into the rear panel Headphones jack. Then select MIC r.PL bias from the Main menu. Cheers, Fred KE7X Author of: "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed" "The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Woes Continue!!!

Try connecting directly to the K3 and not to the P3. Fred KE7X -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of pastor...@verizon.net Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 5:01 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Woes Continue!!! Good

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Line out

Hi Mark, You might have to set SPKRS 2. I don't know if the LINE OUT acts the same as the Headphones, but if SPRKS=1 and SPKR+PH is Yes, you get main audio in the left ear only. Setting SPKRS 2 should clear that up. Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X Author of: The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - is a TX DLY function available?

Hi Graham, Check the KX3 TX DLY menu. The default is 5 milliseconds and you can increase it to 20 milliseconds. Cheers, Fred KE7X Author of: The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the summit The Elecraft KPA500 and KAT500 - the K-Line Dream

Re: [Elecraft] When will the new K3S book be available?

Hi Jerry et. Al., I'm working on it plus a 3rd edition of the K3 book that will have the K3S upgrade parts documented. It will be a little while yet so I'm reluctant to announce a date that might have to slip (but nobody does that right :-) ) Cheers all and thanks for all the good words on the

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 antenna port selection from KX3

Fire up the KXPA100 Utility and check the Antenna configuration page. In that page you can choose to allocate different bands to different antenna ports. For those with no antennas on ANT2, say, it is a good strategy to inactivate all bands for ANT2 to avoid selecting that accidently and

Re: [Elecraft] K2/KX3 with KPA500, cable?

Should be easy as pi. Use the basic connection scheme and hook up a keying line and the RF. The KPA and KAT will automatically switch bands when they detect a dah's worth of RF. I put a little intro guide on my website: http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide Cheers and

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Battery Holder Melted

Here is a tidbit that Elecraft Support shared with me: We have seen some no-name batteries where the terminals have not been made to the IEC specification for the distance between the 2 poles of an AA battery. The problem we have seen is that the springs used in the KX3 battery tray will not

[Elecraft] Linked VFO's -- usage?

Hi All, In the current K3 firmware (going back a few versions) you can link VFO A and B with the CONFIG:VFO LNK menu. You used to get them linked by holding SUB, but now that turns on diversity. A good change. Linked VFOs is not diversity, in which VFO A controls the main and sub receivers

Re: [Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer

I use a video 2x2 switcher, It has two input, two outputs and you can switch any source to any output. It is a VX-8202F from Monoprice. $29. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ray Benny Sent: Friday, July 03, 2015 12:20 AM To:

[Elecraft] Audio mixers

Hi all, Happy 4th. I'd like to use an audio mixer to mix computer and mic audio plus have kind of an intercom between two operators wearing headphones. I know there are audio experts here so what suggestions might you have? Thanks and 73, Fred KE7X

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m: how to get +TX voltage during transmission?

Here ya go: When in the 2M/4M menu, tap 2 to toggle between TX 5V- (the default) and TX 5V+. When TX 5V+ is enabled, 5 VDC (± 0.3 v at 0.1 mA) is applied to the center pin of ANT 2 when transmitting. This can be used to switch or control external devices such as additional transverters

Re: [Elecraft] Question about KRX3 install

Hi Tom, Here is how I have it figured out: When you install your Sub receiver you must chose an antenna configuration and then physically connect a TMP cable inside the K3 from the Sub receiver's J92 antenna input to one of two places. First, you can connect the receiver to the K3's ATU,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Line-Out help needed

Hi Mike, Check the CONFIG:LIN OUT value. It should be about 10 or so. When you are in that menu tap the 1 key to make sure it isn’t =Phones. Good luck. 73, Fred KE7X Author of: The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed The Elecraft KX3 – Going for the summit “The Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500

Hi Larry, I have a description of the tuning procedures that the KAT500 goes through at http://www.ke7x.com/home/kat500-and-kxpa100-tuners that you might find useful. Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X Author of: The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the

[Elecraft] The Elecraft KXPA100, PX3 and 2M/4M by KE7X

The Elecraft KXPA100, PX3 and 2M/4M is written in the same style as KE7X's other K3 and KX3 books with expanded operation explanations, many diagrams, and exercises for the student, it covers the KXPA100 amplifier, the PX3 panadapter, and the 2M/4M transverter. For a description and table of

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] KAT500 Feature Request

Hi Dan and others, For a brief explanation how the KAT500 and KXAT100 tuners operate have a look at http://www.ke7x.com/home/kat500-and-kxpa100-tuners Cheers, Fred KE7X Author of: The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the summit The Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] text display on p3 external monitor

Hi Paul, It's in the P3 SVGA sub-menu (SVGA data), Table 9-8, page 255. :-) Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X Author of: The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the summit The Elecraft KPA500 and KAT500 - the K-Line Dream Station Printed, coil bound copies

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Diversity VFO Linking

Hi James, Here is how you can use split in diversity mode: Operating Split in Diversity Mode You can operate split when in diversity reception. Because both receivers are tuned by VFO A when in diversity mode, you must revert to the operating techniques needed for a single receiver radio. You

Re: [Elecraft] AGC -- setting it up

Hi Dave, Here is an easy test to see what THR level you should use. First, set the SLP to 15. That will give the most AGC action -- all signal strengths will sound about the same. You might want to do this if you are listening to a round table of differing strength signals. I keep my SLP = 0,

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Future Upgrades?

Even in the Fixed VFO -- Tuned Spectrum (Tracking?) mode you can set the center frequency so the VFO A is on the left side. But still the Fixed Spectrum -- Tuned VFO mode is the way to go. Cheers, Fred KE7X -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On

Re: [Elecraft] How can I get more Programmable Macros? (feature request?)

I don't know who first came up with this clever idea but here is the concept and an example: The concept is this: * Program a macro, say MACRO 7, and assign it to a function key, say PF2, to perform the first of sequence of commands. End the macro definition by assigning PF2 to the next

[Elecraft] QSK pops

Was on 15 in the ARRL DX yesterday and 15 was wall-to-wall signals. Somewhat frequently I'd get a pretty nasty pop in the audio. Sometimes it would happen when transmitting (QSK, roughly 30 wpm) and sometimes when receiving. Anybody else hear this? Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

This is looking like a promising change to me. I guess start keying would have to have a delay so it didn't flash at QSK rates. Please consider adding a transmit color to the P3 too because when chasing the split dx I'm not looking at the K3 display at all. Thanks and cheers, Fred KE7X

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

What I'd like to see is a change to the cursors in the P3. It would be nice if the transmit VFO were always red. So when not split, VFO A would be red, when XIT on, VFO A receive would be green and the XIT offset shown in red(as it is now). VFO B could stay magenta. When split, VFO receive

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Amplitude calibration

I think Alan, NA1L, posted some words similar to these to the reflector some time ago about why the PX3 and KX3 signal strengths don't agree at times. They probably apply to your question. 1. The PX3's LvL Mode is dBm. The dBm display is a quantitative display of power (in decibels

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 red LED flashing?

What does the red flashing LED inside the PX3 mean? It's a troubleshooting tool. There are actually two of them (one underneath the power supply board). One is controlled directly by the microprocessor, so if it is blinking the CPU is OK. The other is driven by the graphics processor, so it

Re: [Elecraft] K3 tuning power question

Hi Dick, The K3 uses either 5 or 10 watts to tune the internal KAT3 tuner. Mine uses 5 watts and I'm not sure under what conditions it would use 10 watts. You can see the tuning power used briefly displayed in the VFO B area when you tap the ATU TUNE button. By the way, the TUN PWR menu

[Elecraft] KRC2 wanted

I'm looking for a KRC2 if anybody has one they want to get rid of. Cheers and HNY, Fred KE7X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] kat500/kpa500 with kenwood transceiver

The KPA500 can be set up to either monitor the Kenwood's interaction with a logging program by listening on the serial port or by polling the Kenwood when you do not have a PC connected to the Kenwood. The KAT500 cannot do this and so can just change frequencies when it measures the

Re: [Elecraft] What is REV next to VFO A LCD indicator?

Hi Phil, Check out the index Icon - REV which will lead you to page 98 in the Reducing Interference Section (2nd edition). Cheers, Fred KE7X -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Anderson Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2014 3:59

Re: [Elecraft] PR6 Preamp - control connection

Hi Joe, If you purchased the KPAK3AUX cable set with your KPA500 you should have a 15-pin Y-cable adapter. If not you can get one from Elecraft or another vendor. Be sure to NOT use a VGA y-cable. Simply put the y-cable on the back of the K3 and plug the control cable for the PR6 into one leg

[Elecraft] KAT500 and KXPA100 tuner problems

Hi all, I keep reading about the problems people are having with their KAT500 and KXPA100 tuners going into a tuning cycle when there seems to be nothing wrong with their antennas. I've had my tuners operating here for a long while and don't have those problems. Mind you, I don't do much SSB,

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 decode missing characters that are displayed on the KX3

What happens if you compare the PX3 copy with the KX3 Utility copy? -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Orman Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2014 12:39 PM To: Scott Simpson Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Phil Irey Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KAT500 Synchronization

There is a 'K-Line Introduction and Set Up Guide on www.ke7x.com that should help understand all this. Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick Dievendorff Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2014 11:37 AM To:

[Elecraft] FW: K3 firmware rev. 5.01: Fixed transmit gain calibration: KE7X report

Hi all, I've been testing the new QSK firmware. I'm using N1MM+ with a Winkey. About the fastest I have been running is in the mid-30s. Been running W1AW/7 all morning on 40, 20 and 15. 900 odd q's in the log. Have switched back and forth a few times between Old and New QSK. New QSK is

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Intermittent VSWR Issues

The SWR circuitry in the KXAT100 (and KAT500) measure the forward and reverse voltage values at different times. They cannot be measured simultaneously because they don't have dual A/D converters or sample-and-hold circuits. To be sure, there is only a short time between sampling the forward

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Intermittent VSWR Issues

Are you using AUTO or MAN mode? You should be using MAN mode after training the tuner. Cheers, Fred KE7X -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dan Baker Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 4:36 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Subject [KX3] Keyport2

Hi Tom, A mating plug for the KXPD3 paddle input connector is http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/PPPC022LJBN-RC/S-ND/776013. This is a PC mount but I would think you could connect wires to it. Cheers, Fred KE7X The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed The Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 w/ Steppir

I don't have a stepper but you might need to have a key line interrupter so you don't key the KPA500 while the stepper is tuning. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of pkhjr via Elecraft Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 3:44 PM To:

[Elecraft] P3 ref level: (was)RE: Slow-scan TV (SSTV) display on the P3 and PX3?

In addition to the below stuff, I'd like to be able to set an automatic reference level. Seems like I am always changing it to keep the waterfall display looking right. Cheers all, Fred KE7X -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Failure

Hi Gary, If the K3 is turned on when the KAT500 is off, the tuner may pull down (almost ground) control signals in the K3-KPA Cable, specifically AUXBUS. If this happens you will be presented with a totally blank K3 display or hung up K3 and you must turn off the K3's power supply to recover.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 to IC-2KL

Hi John, Have him have a look at K-Line Introduction and Set Up Guide (pdf) on www.ke7x.com. The basic set up for the K3-KPA500 should work for the Icom amp as well. He may need to set up the K3's CONFIG:TX DELAY to make sure the amp switches before the K3 transmits. Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X

Re: [Elecraft] Front Panel Changes...

Good morning. Tap REC Tap M1 Tap REC again and your CW keys should return. Cheers, Fred KE7X The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the summit The Elecraft KPA500 and KAT500 - the K-Line Dream Station Printed, coil bound copies of these are all

Re: [Elecraft] Configuring a K3 for the PR6-10

Doesn't sound like Ed has the pin 11 problem. What that does is to keep the PR6/10 ON even though you have turned DIGOUT1 off for a band. But when he finds out what the current problem is he will still probably have the pin 11 problem. The adapter to get to clip the pin 11 is a DE15HD Port

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 operation?

Hi Mike, Does the KPA500 follow the band switching and display the correct band on its LCD? That would mean that the band data is getting through the cables. The KAT500 uses the AUXBUX (pin 2 in the 15-pin cable) to get the frequency information in addition to the band data pins. You might

[Elecraft] Announcing The Elecraft KPA500 Amplifier and KAT500 Tuner book by KE7X

The Elecraft KPA500 Amplifier and KAT500 Tuner continues the successful approach of The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation to explain the operation of the KPA500 amplifier and KAT500 automatic tuner. Together with the K3, these make up the Elecraft K-Line. With the new components

[Elecraft] KE7X K3, KX3 and KPA500/KAT500 books now available at Elecraft

Paper, spiral bound copies of KE7X's K3, KX3 and the new Elecraft KPA500 Amplifier and KAT500 Tuner books are now exclusively available from Elecraft. You will find them on the Elecraft order page (www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htmhttp://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htm).

Re: [Elecraft] K3 with KPA500 and KAT500 setup (Training the KAT500)

Hi Sal, Here is a method to train your KAT500: Here is a procedure to set-up the tuner for all bands so that you do not have to go through a Full Search Tuning cycle each time you change to a frequency or band that requires retuning. * Select the desired band on the K3 and find a clear

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 and KAT500 setup (Training the KAT500)

on some frequencies. 73, Fred KE7x -Original Message- From: Slava Baytalskiy [mailto:sla...@nullserv.com] Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 9:53 AM To: Cady, Fred Cc: Elecraft Subject: KPA500 and KAT500 setup (Training the KAT500) Thanks, Fred! This is what I was missing: the Tune

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 assembly

Don's suggestion of a 12 v relay is a good one but if you don't want to go that route, the rigrunner power pole distribution box with auto outlet turn on (http://www.westmountainradio.com/rigrunner.php) works well. When you turn on the K3 it can turn on 10 other items. I use it to turn on the

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 assembly

To: Cady, Fred; Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 assembly Hmm .. I thought I read that the KAT500 must be turned on before the K3. Is that old info? Phil W7OX On 6/6/14, 4:05 PM, Cady, Fred wrote: Don's suggestion of a 12 v relay is a good one but if you don't want to go

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receiver Protection

Check out a 74LS85 4 bit comparator. A single chip with the A=B output going to each of the K3's ACC pin 7, TX INH inputs. 73, Fred KE7X -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 9:28 AM

Re: [Elecraft] Weighted Knob - K2 - For Sale

A K2 knob can work great as a VFO B knob on the K3. You have to ream it out a tad. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of richardscott w Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 12:58 PM To: elecraft reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Weighted Knob -

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X KX3 Book and Configuring: KX3, K3, KPA500, and KAT500

Good morning all. Sorry I haven't chipped in before. I think Jack's comment ...something else going on... is right on. The band line pull-ups in the K3 are somewhat problematic. They weren't there in the first placed (which was good design) but were added to the K3 early on to compensate for

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - second receiver for split ?

Hi Jim, In answer to your question: I am new at split. Can I run split using my second receiver for the transmit freq?? Then narrow the receive width on the transmit frequency vfo so the line would be where it belongs??? Thanks, 73, Jim KG0KP Yes. When you are in Split, the VFO B

Re: [Elecraft] The Elecraft K3, design configuration, etc...

Hi David, Please let me know how this turns out. Lulu has usually been pretty responsive when I have opened a case with them. 73, Fred KE7X -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Cole Sent: Tuesday, April

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Problem --- switching antennas

Not seeing it here, Phil. KAT firmware 1.63 73, Fred KE7X -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 3:02 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 Problem --- switching

Re: [Elecraft] PR6 Hookup

HI Dwight, You hook it to Bypass In. In order to use the receive antenna, the PR6 needs to be turned off. If you are using DIGOUT1 to control the PR6, it may not be turning off when DIGOUT1 is off is you have the KAT500 and KPA500 and are using the KPAK3AUX cables. Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X

Re: [Elecraft] Help! I have bricked my K3.

Ouch. Maybe try deleting the firmware files from your computer and then download them from Elecraft and try again? I think I've heard that sometimes files can get corrupted when being downloaded. Good luck and73, Fred KE7X -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] New Computer, P3 Utility Doesn't See P3

Seems like the P3 utility would talk to the P3 directly but the usual serial connection is Computer === P3 === K3. The P3 == K3 connection is needed so the P3 knows what band the K3 is on. You then need two other serial port Computer == KAT500 And Computer == KPA500 Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X

Re: [Elecraft] SO2R thoughts

Some thoughts inserted. Cheers, Fred KE7X Now if I can just come up with some hardware to share my current antenna system (a couple tribanders on the same tower and monoband antennas on 40, 80 and 160) between the two rigs. The triplexers (for 10,15,20) on the market are interesting but my

Re: [Elecraft] K3, KPA500 KAT500 Firmware Upgrades

The Edgeport 8-port is a great way to go but a 4-port is good too. I use mine to connect the K3/P3, KPA, KX3/KXPA, KAT, KRC2, and FSK Keying for the k3. CHEERS, Fred KE7X -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of

[Elecraft] OT: New soldering station needed

Hi all, My venerable and aged Weller EC2000 solder station has given up the ghost. Anybody have any suggestions of a good replacement - temperature controlled 300 - 800 degrees or so, digital display, a range of tips. I have done, but don't do as a practice, surface mount projects. Thoughts?

Re: [Elecraft] setting K3 drive level to KPA500

Hi Dick, If you have the 15-pin cable that comes with the KPAK3AUX cable set, you can set the K3's CONFIG:PWR SET to PER BND and that will do what you want to do. Have a look at the intro_guide at http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide The slow to come up to power might

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Integration Question

I have the W2 between the K3 and the KPA500. Its useful to monitor what the K3 is looking at and its power output and the KPA500 meter is showing its output power. Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 KXPA100

Hi, There is a power calibration that you can do. This is from the KX3 firmware notes for KX3 firmware 1.76. Maybe you can try that. MCU 1.76 / DSP 1.27, 11-20-2013 * MENU:PA MODE NOW HAS POWER-OUT CAL (P out CAL) SETTING: This enables 75-W power calibration in TUNE mode. When PWR is

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Utility Ver 1.13.7.16

What version of the utility do you have? You need the latest which is 1.14.2.20. Cheers, The other Fred. KE7X -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2014 3:05 PM To: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] kat/kpa500 cable

Hi Jeff, You can use a standard 15-pin DE15HD cable with all pins connected (NOT a SVGA cable) IF you are using the Elecraft cable that comes with the KPAK3AUX cable set. You need ONE of those cables in the K3 - KAT500 - KPA500 15-pin LAN (as somebody called it). The other cable can have all

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Utility Ver 1.13.7.16

I think there might be a little bit on not reading well on my part here. 1.13.7.16 sounds KATish to me too and the KPA utility is 1.4.5.4. So there you go, Fred and Gary. -Original Message- From: Gary [mailto:mcduf...@actcom.net] Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2014 3:51 PM To: Cady, Fred

Re: [Elecraft] Auto power set K-3 with KPA-500

It sure will Doug and it is very nice. You need the KPAK3AUX cable set connecting the K3 to the KPA500 and need to set the K3 PWR SET to Per Band. See my K-Line introduction and short set-up guide at: http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide 73, Fred KE7X The Elecraft K3:

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 revs 4.83/1.38/1.58

Here is how to make it fail: Disconnect the power completely from the KAT500 (maybe the micro in it stays on when it is powered off). Turn off the K3 with its power switch with the KPA turned on. Turn on the K3 with the KPA500 on. I get either a blank K3 LCD display or it is hung up. To recover:

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