Scott: Don't apologize for naive questions! There are plenty of us
newbies out here who appreciate
discussions about their rigs, as well as the really good answers that arise!
73,
david
New KX3 owner.
KC1DNY
On 7/16/2017 3:02 PM, richardscott w wrote:
I am a newbie when it comes to the
Wayne. What serial number did you first install the new heat sink on
the KX3?
73,
David
KC1DNY
On 8/4/2017 7:42 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
David,
The new heat sink roughly doubled key-down time in our lab tests. I’d suggest
you try it as-is before investing in a third-party heat sink. I use
I recently started trying to use the CW decoder on my KX3 and am having
similar problems. There seem to be several variables that can affect
correct decoding.
You might try changing the RX threshold settings for the decoder. The
manual suggests RX THR3. Bandwidth may make a difference?
I
I'm very interested, too. Also ideas for a decent, attractive, flexible
wire to use with my J-38 key.
On 6/10/2019 7:54 PM, Gerry Miller wrote:
HI, I AM SEEKING INFORMATION RE CORRECT WIRING OF A STRAIGHT KEY FOR THE KX3.
I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL COMBINATIONS OF THE STEREO PLUG TO NO AVAIL.
We all do it, Jim. At least I do. A few years ago I spent hours trying
to figure out why my new KX3 was shutting off. Then elecraft_support
suggested it might be because I had set the timer to turn it off. Duh!.
david, kc1dny
On 4/29/2019 1:36 PM, Jim Kennedy wrote:
Thanks Grant NQ5T,
I haven't been following this thread closely, but it sounds like what
has been going on with my K3X with KXPA100 and internal ATU on FT8.
Transmitting with 100w, the relays click rapidly while the power meter
on the KXPA100 jumps up and down. Seems to be trying to find a match
that's not
I'm having similar problems after going from Windows 7 to Windows 10.
I'm using a KX3 on FT8 with WSJT-X, cheap $10 Sabrent USB Soundcard,
nothing in the 9-pin RS-232 wired port of a Dell Inspiron 3670. It all
works well most of the time, but ... .
Occasionally I get one of the two error
Thanks for the confirmation. That's exactly consistent with my
experience. It's just too bad it has to be that way.
david, KC1DNY
n 4/25/2019 3:58 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
Sometimes you can disconnect the cable and then plug it back in and Windows
will recognize the device. In other
Be sure you haven't set the timer to turn off the KX-3 in order to save
battery power.
david, KC1DNY
On 9/1/2019 12:34 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Sean,
It sounds like the voltage being applied to the internal circuits of
the KX3 is dropping below 8 volts, which is the voltage at which it
will
Well, the best antenna for me so far is the only one I have, a 51' G5RV
Junior dipole 30' above ground fed with ladder line into my KX-3 with
KXP100. (I also have a Buddipole for remote operation.)
Given that you can never have enough antennas, what should I add? My
situation is perfect,
Well, I'm not wealthy. But we do have 270 acres of forest-land covered
with nothing but trees. So a rhombic or two sounds really good, which
never occurred to me before. Thanks, Don!
Across the field from my shack, maybe 600', is a row of 90' pine
trees. More trees on either edge of the
Have you tried doing a System Restore? I'm not sure, but it may put
your system back to where it was before the update.
73, david, KC1DNY
On 7/20/2019 11:28 AM, David F. Reed wrote:
I tried uninstalling the devices and then plugging in again and
reinstalling the drivers - that worked!
On
Only five years ago did I get my license, even though I was interested
in radio sixty years ago. My sons, now in their early 30's have watched
my radio activities with curiosity. A few anecdotes:
1) On a camping trip for the three of us in Adirondack Park we set up
my Buddipole and KX3.
Fred says "Optionally, you can use the KX3 Utility to monitor an
extended display of characters sent from the KX3's keyer." I assume
"keyer" could refer to the paddle connected to the KX3.
I can type characters into the Utility Terminal lower window and
Transmit the CW. The characters sent
I'm enjoying and getting a lot out of our CW discussion. I've tried to
use the KX3 uUtility for practice sending CW.
p. 60 of Fred Cady's big, excellent Elecraft KX-Line book says I should
be able to use the Terminal window of the Utility to display the text of
the CW I'm sending, but I've
My son is a robotics engineer and designer, so I knew he would be
interested in the panel, which in my opinion is a work of art.
He did make the following helpful comment, though:
"Looks like it will be pretty nice! I want to know why he's zip tying
everything inside the Panduit though. I've
More advice from my robotics engineer son, who uses Panduit all over his
robots!
"The most important secret of Panduit: Put a rubber band across the top
between the tabs every couple of feet to keep things inside while
filling it up. Easy to hook/unhook while getting everything in place."
smoke" and "melted wire" from developing. If indeed
that is an accurate report, then an explanation from Elecraft should have been requested.
Something else aside from reverse polarity DC is being hidden in the picture
being presented so far.
Mike / KK5F
-Original Message-
Don't feel bad Ian. I reversed the polarity from the power supply, too.
After the smoke cleared and the smell went away, I called Elecraft
and after a few questions, service said send in my KX3. They called in a
couple days to thank me for sending the melted wire, but why did I send
the
I've had good luck setting up my KX3 for FT-8., but it took awhile. I
used several good sources which I'm sure other will point you to. But
here's my current issue:
I'm regularly getting FT-8 QSOs on 40m, 20m, and 10 m with no problems.
The other night I decided to try 17m. My Windoze
if the same thing happens - if
not, get out the ferrites.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 8/27/2020 12:41 PM, David Haines wrote:
Here are more details:
All seems to be working fine on 160m-10m except for 17m, so KX3 VFO
is at 18.100 for the rest of this discussion.
Without WSJT-X running, ATU finds a 1.1 match
is?
david, KC1DNY, KX3 #08651
On 8/26/2020 7:59 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
David,
It is a mystery why the computer reports that message only on 17
meters. There should be no band dependency for the USB connection.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 8/26/2020 7:02 PM, David Haines wrote:
I've had good luck setting
modes your soundcard is involved, so if you're getting a 'funny
noise', that's where I'd look
- 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
On Behalf Of David Haines
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2020 10:32
To: donw...@emba
Like most of you, I can't wait to get my hands on a K4, but it will be
the kit form, which will be awhile.
Meanwhile I want to toss out something about RFI, which of course can be
an issue for a really sensitive transciever like the K4.
One of my engineer sons sent me the following link
I had that same problem. Check that you haven't set the timer to turn
off the radio after a certain period.
david
KC1DNY
On 11/30/2020 7:01 AM, Adrian wrote:
I have a KX3 that sometimes just turns off, after sitting idle. and
sometime 2-3 beeps are heard prior.
Have done much googling and
Before I try something crazy, like climbing up on the roof ... .
We had an ice storm. The ice pulled my wire dipole down to the roof,
but didn't break it because one mask was Schedule 30, which leaned over
nicely. It then snowed on top of the ice.
I've been able to free the feedline
antum mechanics, it's all probabilities. Instead of
"shouldn't work," ask "what's the probability that it will work?"
73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County
On 12/15/2020 9:45 AM, David Haines wrote:
Update:
With one-quarter of one leg of the dipole stil
amp you've been wanting.
Lou W7HV
On Sunday, December 13, 2020, 11:40:18 AM MST, David Haines
wrote:
Before I try something crazy, like climbing up on the roof ... .
We had an ice storm. The ice pulled my wire dipole down to the roof,
but didn't break it because one mask was Schedule 30
David is right on all counts, from my experience. Anybody with an
unheated workshop here in Maine knows the problem of a mild spell
causing water to condense on a tractor that has been sitting in a 10
degree F. barn. One answer is never to let your equipment get too cold,
hence a heater,
I wish you all would stop talking about how much fun it is to build a
K2! It makes we want to order one or two! But I'm trying to save up my
pennies for when the K4 comes out in kit form. And I'm still not tired
of my trusty KX3, yet!
david
KC1DNY
in the forests of Maine
On 5/7/2021 8:46
My son has been having trouble with the quality of hook-up wire he's
able to buy for his projects. There's clearly a difference in vendors.
I'm sure Elecraft uses the best. Any help here?
david
KC1DNY
in the woods of Maine
__
I had the very same set up for a couple years, which was easy and worked
fine with FT-8. When I was having trouble with WinLink, another ham
suggested a Signalink sound card would help, and he was right. I now
use the SignaLink with FT-8, with maybe better results, but it's hard to
tell.
I'll send this to the group before I start taking things apart:
Running KX3 with KXP100 using SignaLink on 40m. I've been using FT8
successfully for over a year. Then last night something new:
When I transmit (either the TUNE button of WSJT--X or replying to a CQ)
the signal goes out
you described.
On Fri, Dec 3, 2021 at 1:21 PM David Haines wrote:
Using CAT on the PC.
TEST CAT on PC turns green.
TEST PTT on PC turns red and turns on the KX3 TX LED. It looks
like if
I change to VOX the problem goes away, but I've always used CAT in
the past
:
Are you using CAT on the PC, VOX on the SignaLink, or VOX on the KX3
for PTT?
On Fri, Dec 3, 2021, 13:23 David Haines wrote:
I'll send this to the group before I start taking things apart:
Running KX3 with KXP100 using SignaLink on 40m. I've been using FT8
successfully for over
Good observation, which I should have known. Only the KX3 decodes. The
KX3 Utility displays only part of what is on the KX3 text display and
must be losing something along the way. The PX3 seems to display what
is on the KX3 text display, but often adds a lot of characters. Has
anybody had
gotten it to work.
Setup is simple KX3, PX3 and Signalink.
73,
david haines
KC1DNY
in the woods of Maine
__
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post
I don't know if this is useful, but I have noticed that my KXPA100 with
ATU takes a few seconds to ramp up, or at least to light all the LED's
up to 100W. This happens only on the first transmit after sitting
awhile and I just assumed that it takes a few seconds for the coils,
etc. to warm
For FT8 on my KX-3 I didn't use a Signalink for years. When I was
having trouble with Winlink, a ham friend suggested I use a Signalink.
Didn't I need it?
david, KC1DNY
On 8/20/2022 10:12 AM, Neil Zampella wrote:
You really don't need a Signalink to do digital modes and the KX3. All
you
Here too. Fault table says "Hi dissipation 228.58 watts." First time
I've ever tried 15 meters.
KX3 #08651 and KXPA100 have never been out for service and work fine on
10, 20, and 40 meters.
david
kc1dny
On 1/14/2023 2:32 PM, Terry Griffey via Elecraft wrote:
Fred - Yes, I am experiencing
Karl:
I am in almost the same situation as you radiowise and have had similar
trouble with JS8Call, but haven't pursued a solution. I also have a
Signalink and don't like using it, but it didn't seem to make a
difference withy JS8Call. (I've even been told it is a waste of
money!) I
After years of success with FT8 here's a puzzle I've never solved: For
FT8 when I set WSJT-X radio settings to Data/Pkt, the WSJT-X waterfall
display seems useless, with all the signals concentrated at the center
of the waterfall.
For that reason I always set WSJT-X to USB and get a useful
between the two modes? It may only
be showing what the filter is allowing through.
73, Dennis NJ6G
On 5/31/2023 09:53, David Haines wrote:
After years of success with FT8 here's a puzzle I've never solved:
For FT8 when I set WSJT-X radio settings to Data/Pkt, the WSJT-X
waterfall display seems
I just installed the latest version of the KX3 Utility from Elecraft.
The only glitch was when Windows Defender tried to protect me from bad
people, but I knew Elecraft wasn't bad people, so overrode the warning.
All went well otherwise.
david
KC1DNY
On 7/26/2023 3:24 PM, Dave wrote:
Is
When Windows updates it sometimes changes my KX3 settings. Not exactly
something you would think of when trying to diagnose a problem with the
radio. If your K2 is connected to Windows in any way, that might be the
explanation.
73,
david
KC1DNY
On 2/16/2024 11:58 PM, Jim KO5V wrote:
Good
Correlation is not causation, of course, but my KX3 MIC setting was
changed to 0 after a Windoze update two different times. It didn't
happen with the latest update. I can't even imagine how that could
happen, but when I mentioned it to my son, a professional in
cybersecurity, he wasn't
46 matches
Mail list logo
