Re: [Elecraft] Migrating a KPA3 POWER module to a K3S

2018-03-30 Thread Nr4c
related errors of my older K3. Buy the new one. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 30, 2018, at 12:53 AM, Jeff <k...@att.net> wrote: > > I know Elecraft does not recommend bringing in a KPA3 from a K3 to a new K3S, > but has anyone done this and how does the rig perform

Re: [Elecraft] Re K3 Audio

2018-03-31 Thread Nr4c
Don’t forget that rear Mic is not same as Lin In! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 31, 2018, at 8:14 AM, Richard Ferch <ve3...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I suspect that what you most likely need is for Line In to be used during > digital mode operation (with th

Re: [Elecraft] Re K3 Audio

2018-03-30 Thread Nr4c
LIN IN and LIN OUT are both on the rear panel. No use mic for this. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 30, 2018, at 2:09 PM, Ralph S. Turk <w7...@comcast.net> wrote: > > Does any one know the command for both Mike in Front Panel and Line in rear > panel? > >

Re: [Elecraft] "Bat Err" on KX3 - follow-up

2018-04-01 Thread Nr4c
Drop in 8 “Copper Tops” and enjoy the radio today! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 1, 2018, at 1:16 PM, Dauer, Edward <eda...@law.du.edu> wrote: > > Several replies suggested I check the voltage of the NiMH batteries as a > first step. Did so this morning, w

Re: [Elecraft] Who's On First?

2018-03-28 Thread Nr4c
Computer first. (This initializes the com ports) Then radio. (Radio needs the com ports) Now the software. (Now that radio has its necessary connections, start the software which can now find the radio and other necessary connections. ) Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 28, 2

Re: [Elecraft] No Audio

2018-03-26 Thread Nr4c
What do you mean by “voice isn’t working”? That sounds like a problem for your doctor. If you mean no TX monitor you may need to turn u the monitor volume. Did you select the proper mic input jack? What mic, does it need Bias? Have you consulted the manual? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 "HI CUR" Warning

2018-03-25 Thread Nr4c
from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 25, 2018, at 9:32 AM, Chris <cgarba...@optonline.net> wrote: > > My KX2 started now only reports 25.4-1 when attempting to tune my antenna. > The value does not fluctuate during the tuning process. > > During some transmit attempts

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 -- FT8

2018-04-02 Thread Nr4c
Do you have SSB capability? If yes, it’s just like any other radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 2, 2018, at 2:46 AM, Hans Bonnesen <hans.elf...@me.com> wrote: > > My K2/100 ( double enclosure ) is equipped w/ KUSB cable. > How are the chanc

Re: [Elecraft] Low RX and Zedro Watts output after KIO3 board substitution

2018-04-02 Thread Nr4c
And, I suspect your no speaker out problem isn’t with the KIO3 board at all. It’s likely the audio speaker amp and it on a board in the front panel. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 2, 2018, at 2:25 PM, Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > > Marcel, &g

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio line in/out cables

2018-04-03 Thread Nr4c
No need for LINE cables if you have the updated USB KIO3 system. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 3, 2018, at 3:09 PM, Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > > Tony, > > You might want to use LINE IN for computer generated voice or something lik

Re: [Elecraft] Resistor and capacitor installation techniques: trim before or after soldering?

2018-03-25 Thread Nr4c
And trimming before soldering allows the exposed copper “end” of the lead to be coated with solder thus eliminating corrosion to the bare copper. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 25, 2018, at 2:05 PM, hawley, charles j jr <c-haw...@illinois.edu> > wrote: > > Th

Re: [Elecraft] No audio

2018-03-25 Thread Nr4c
Mic bias??? Did you plug in the SPEAKER? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 25, 2018, at 2:18 PM, Robert <pd7rb...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi, > > Since a few days I have a problem with the audio of my K3. > > All normal settings are oke, but still no au

Re: [Elecraft] Need suggestion for line out issue

2018-03-17 Thread Nr4c
Latest firmware? Check release notes. I think there has been changes in this in recent releases. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 17, 2018, at 7:19 PM, Don Minkoff <cowc...@ca.rr.com> wrote: > > I am having a new issue with my K3 on line out. I always had the r

Re: [Elecraft] K3 ALC

2018-03-22 Thread Nr4c
Power with PWR knob on radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 21, 2018, at 11:40 PM, Ed Hoeck <edk...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Can someone tell me if there is an instruction on how to set the ALC on a > K3 with the latest Elecraft sound card installed? The original ma

Re: [Elecraft] Order handling

2018-03-22 Thread Nr4c
, tested and carefully packaged and shipped to you so that you can enjoy using it for a very long time. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 22, 2018, at 10:26 AM, richard kappler <richkapp...@gmail.com&

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 and FT8

2018-03-03 Thread Nr4c
Weak signal is not the same as low power ! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 3, 2018, at 5:10 PM, Carl Jón Denbow <n...@qth.com> wrote: > > That's certainly not in the spirit of weak-signal digital modes. Most of us > run anywhere from 1 watt to 35 watts.

Re: [Elecraft] K3s / P3 baud rate, poor man's 2nd receiver

2018-10-12 Thread Nr4c
No need to waste a lot of time on this. Set all to 38400, the default speed for the P3 to work well. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 12, 2018, at 3:28 PM, Henk de Vries (hdv) wrote: > > Hi all, > > > > Using my home-made RS232 sniffer in order to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Clicks & Pops

2018-10-15 Thread Nr4c
Ear plugs. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 14, 2018, at 10:52 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > What is the recommended solution to stopping the clicks and pops from the > KPA500 as the amp heats during transmission and cools during receive? I've > seen one

Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 with wsjt-x

2018-10-20 Thread Nr4c
MIC BIAS should be OFF unless you are using a mic that requires it. Bias has NO other use. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 20, 2018, at 6:35 PM, Robert Albano wrote: > > Turning the MIC BTN off fixed the problem. Now Halt Tx stops the KX3 as well. > > Should

Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 with wsjt-x

2018-10-20 Thread Nr4c
Sounds like you have more than one PTT control active. Check out your interface and VOX settings. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 20, 2018, at 5:46 PM, rich hurd WC3T wrote: > > What is the setting of MIC BTN on the KX3? > >> On Sat, Oct 20, 2018 at 17:21

Re: [Elecraft] K3 settings for Yamaha headset

2018-10-24 Thread Nr4c
Mic select rpl bias Mic gain 17 Cmp 17 Good place to start. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 24, 2018, at 10:31 AM, Martin wrote: > > Elecrafters, > i'm preparing the clubstation for the CQ WW Contest. I get Audio-reports > saying the audio is sharp and narrow

Re: [Elecraft] Possible K3s TX failure - distorted audio

2018-10-28 Thread Nr4c
Next step, Contact Elecraft Customer Service. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 28, 2018, at 10:21 AM, Dave wrote: > > Bill, > > Do you know what was fixed? Symptoms appear to be a bad device in PA. > > Dave wo2x > > Sent from my iPad > >>

Re: [Elecraft] New website problem - no manuals

2018-10-29 Thread Nr4c
Well I just downloaded the K3S Mamual on my iPhone. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 29, 2018, at 8:32 PM, Ralph Parker wrote: > > I need a new version of the K3 manual. I went to the new website, selected > 'support' from the menu, then 'manuals', which took me to t

Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 line

2018-10-29 Thread Nr4c
Carefully re-check your cable connections. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 29, 2018, at 6:09 PM, tonybarcl...@gmail.com wrote: > > I have just got my kxpa home and built. No atu > > It work with the kx3 and px3 well. > > I cam get the kx3 and kpxa wo

Re: [Elecraft] Accessories or upgrades to K3s?

2018-10-30 Thread Nr4c
Get the KDVR. It can be useful as well as fun! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 30, 2018, at 1:01 AM, Peter Dougherty (W2IRT) wrote: > > Now that the problem with the KPA3 module on my K3s has been identified I'm > sending my beloved rig off to Watsonville later today

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 low power on 15

2018-11-01 Thread Nr4c
Run the TXCal. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 1, 2018, at 8:48 AM, Eddy Avila wrote: > > I bought a used KXPA100 with ATU to work with my KX3 and I'm only getting > around 1/2 power on 15 meters into a 50-ohm dummyload. > > Any suggestions what to look for or

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sticky Power Control

2018-11-07 Thread Nr4c
Check the knob for cracks. Many K3S suffer from cracked knobs. If yours is cracked, call Madelyn at Elecraft and explain which knob(s) are cracked and they will send you replacement(s). Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 7, 2018, at 8:46 PM, engineercm wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] Interface cable question

2018-11-10 Thread Nr4c
Elecraft Cable Set for JX3 might work. Not that familiar with KX2 cabling. Check it out! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 10, 2018, at 11:38 AM, Terry Brown wrote: > > I just purchased a miniHFPA2 amplifier to use with my KX2 when I am in the > field and don't want t

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod CTS to match VFO

2018-10-03 Thread Nr4c
I’d like the option. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 3, 2018, at 12:27 PM, NW0M wrote: > > Art, > > I've been for this too. Wayne said a couple years back that they were going > to add this to the firmware. I guess we're the only two K-Pod owners that

Re: [Elecraft] Worldwide Transceiver Survey

2018-10-03 Thread Nr4c
A rather useless survey. Nowhere to enter model, only manufacture. Not aware Beofeng made an HF radio. Very disappointed. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 3, 2018, at 10:22 AM, Bert Craig wrote: > > Why is Elecraft in 2nd place? I know we can do better than that! (

Re: [Elecraft] RRC/K3 RTTY issue

2018-09-29 Thread Nr4c
Check DATA sub-mode. Do you want FSK-D or AFSK? Sounds like you have set FSK-D and need AFSK. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 29, 2018, at 4:37 PM, John Baumgarten > wrote: > > After not trying RTTY for a while, can’t get it working with my two K3 RRC >

Re: [Elecraft] Voice is clipped K3s

2018-10-10 Thread Nr4c
intermittent issues check ALL connections. If you have Monitor on keep it low or it will get into the mic and give you grief. Better, use another radio receiver to listen to yourself transmitting into a dummy load. Even on of the many SDR Dongle type will work great. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c

Re: [Elecraft] No Communication with USB Port on KPA-1500

2018-10-02 Thread Nr4c
Try supp...@elecraft.com or a simple phone call. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 1, 2018, at 9:51 PM, char...@k5ua.com wrote: > > Must have had a power surge because I can no longer communicate with my > KPA-1500 on the same virtual com port like I did for about 6 w

Re: [Elecraft] Enabling FM mode on K3S

2018-09-19 Thread Nr4c
Must enable FM in CONFIG/ BandMap. Look it up in the big “book”. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 19, 2018, at 7:05 PM, Bob Nielsen - N7XY wrote: > > I'm still learning to use my new K3S but am already very impressed with the > performance. However, I am unab

Re: [Elecraft] K3 : Rack Mount Option?

2018-09-21 Thread Nr4c
Fun part is mounting the P3 to the K3. Both side panels screw on from side. No way to share a common panel. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 21, 2018, at 7:49 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > I believe if one removes the feet from the right side of the K3S and the >

Re: [Elecraft] Kx2

2018-09-24 Thread Nr4c
QST? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 24, 2018, at 6:12 AM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote: > > Hi all, > > I am curious if someone compared the KX2 vs KX3 in terms of RX performance > please? > > > > > - > 73 - Petr, OK1RP

Re: [Elecraft] Choice of CW pitch

2018-09-22 Thread Nr4c
Come on!!! I adjust the “pitch” to suit my hearing. The pitch of the incoming station is adjusted by the VFO! The “Spot” button will get you close to Zero-Beat. A little XIT will separate you from others who Zero-Beat him in a pile-up. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 22, 2

Re: [Elecraft] Kx2

2018-09-24 Thread Nr4c
Too bad. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 24, 2018, at 6:17 AM, Petr Ourednik wrote: > > Bill, > > many thanks, unfortunately I am not subscriber... :( > > 73 - Petr, OK1RP > >> On Mon, Sep 24, 2018, at 12:16 PM, Nr4c wrote: >> QST? >>

Re: [Elecraft] K3 problem after latest sw update

2018-09-26 Thread Nr4c
Restore the CONFIG copy you made before you updated FW. You did do a CONFIG backup didn’t you? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 26, 2018, at 3:30 PM, pa...@pa0kv.nl wrote: > > Hi! > > Yesterday I updated my K3's sw. After some shutdown and startups it came

Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic, but I need help.

2018-12-29 Thread Nr4c
What is the “Subject” of this thread. I’m looking for the one about someone wanting to unsubscribe a SK. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 29, 2018, at 9:46 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: > > I would leave the list if it went to a message board, sorting would be >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Hum

2019-01-05 Thread Nr4c
Prob. The front switch is a “soft switch”. Wakes up the amp from a nap. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 4, 2019, at 12:57 AM, John_N1JM wrote: > > I don't use my KPA500 a lot, but I just noticed with only the back switch on > I can hear a hum coming from the amp. I

Re: [Elecraft] Diversity Question

2019-01-06 Thread Nr4c
Main L/Sub R Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 6, 2019, at 9:56 AM, Rich wrote: > > When using diversity receive and using headphones, are both receivers blended > into both ears or is the Main in the L and Sub in the R > > My old ears cannot tell LOL &g

Re: [Elecraft] Control of K3s from computer

2019-01-16 Thread Nr4c
RS-232 set to USB. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 16, 2019, at 1:40 PM, Dave Sublette wrote: > > I had the K3s operating correctly controlling it with an RS232 cable from > the computer. When I try to replace that with a USB cable, the radio isn't > found. Th

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DVR issue

2019-01-20 Thread Nr4c
Pressing the PTT will stop the KDVR and I wonder if a noise in the shack that trips the VOX might do the same thing! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 19, 2019, at 9:52 PM, wrote: > > I am not sure why VOX would affect the DVR? On SSB I use a KDVR3 activated > by my

Re: [Elecraft] IC-706MkIIG Inquiries

2019-01-20 Thread Nr4c
I’ve dealt with a few. What’s you question. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 20, 2019, at 1:36 PM, Richard wrote: > > If you are knowledgeable about the Icom IC-706MkIIG please contact me > directly. > > Cheers. > > Richard - W4KBX

Re: [Elecraft] 500Hz Filter Offset Question

2019-01-14 Thread Nr4c
Well they used to be difrentisted from the 8 pole filters haven’t looked for them on new site. Eight pole filters have a metal can enclosing them. The five pole filters are just exposed PC boards. I think I have offsets set on my K3S for the 200 Hz filters. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c

Re: [Elecraft] WHAT IS AN UPDATED K3 CALLED.

2019-01-14 Thread Nr4c
How about a “K3”? That’s what it is. My K3 was a K3 when I bought it with 10 watts and no ATU. It was still a K3 when I had the KDVR, the sub-receiver and 5 filters plus the BCB mod and a P3. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 14, 2019, at 6:01 PM, JOHN POWELL wr

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Line Out (stereo)

2019-01-15 Thread Nr4c
...nr4c. bill > On Jan 15, 2019, at 9:33 PM, Dave Sublette wrote: > > yes > > > On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 9:05 PM Charles Jack Hawley > wrote: > >> Config-Spkrs set to 2? >> >> Chuck Jack >> KE9UW >> >> Sent from my iPhone, cja

Re: [Elecraft] Auto-spot, tuning aids, and the arcane history of CW pitch-matching

2019-01-22 Thread Nr4c
, it may be that all your “buddies” are doing the same thing, using Auto-Spot! Now turn on XIT and set it to 12-20 Hz either way. Now your signal will be just a little different from all the others and you have a better chance of being heard. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Line Out (stereo)

2019-01-16 Thread Nr4c
Thanks Don. WAARC has been doing just that for about 8 or nine years. Works great. But some folks just want to make it hard. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 16, 2019, at 12:38 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Last Field Day, my K3 was used at the CW station. Two sets of h

Re: [Elecraft] K3s can only transmit wsjt if the K3s codec is windows default.

2019-01-19 Thread Nr4c
From the volume mixer you can “Mute” Windows Sounds. This eliminates all those annoying notification squeals and squawks. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 19, 2019, at 1:37 AM, Gary Smith wrote: > > Peter, > > Absolutely brilliant! I never have seen > this wi

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0-mini disassembly

2019-01-19 Thread Nr4c
If there is an Assembly Manual look into it for assistance. If not, maybe some help in the operators manual?. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 19, 2019, at 10:05 AM, Scott Townley wrote: > > I have a K3/0-mini that I removed the rear bail from. Basically I unscrewed &

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DVR issue

2019-01-19 Thread Nr4c
...nr4c. bill > On Jan 19, 2019, at 7:22 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: > > Today during the NAQP I experienced occasional strange behavior with a new > KDVR in an updated K3 . . . wondering if this has happened to anyone else. > The recorder works just right 98% of the time. Random

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 AC power

2018-12-12 Thread Nr4c
Lower current. But why on this thread? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 12, 2018, at 7:13 PM, Tom Berry wrote: > > Is there any advantage to use 220 V over 110 V on the KPA500? > > Is it worth having an electrician come to the house and install a

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 question

2018-12-16 Thread Nr4c
The Assembly manual should provide enough info to answe your questions. The spacer should be referenced to the parts inventory in rear of manual and available via phone call to Elecraft. Ask for Madelyn. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 16, 2018, at 9:35 AM, mike stokes wr

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - ERR KEY when using hand key

2018-12-14 Thread Nr4c
Lift the Ring. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 14, 2018, at 8:18 AM, Mike Parkes wrote: > > Hi everyone. Trying to get set up here with a hand key for the first time > with the KX3. > I acquired a key that came with a 1/4" plug, so I thought I could buy an

Re: [Elecraft] Err Key

2018-12-24 Thread Nr4c
Unplug all cables from rear except power and antenna. Now turn radio on. Plug cables one by one and cycle power each time till you find the one causing the issue. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 24, 2018, at 3:14 PM, David Bunte wrote: > > Marv - > > Page 69 o

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Need Recommendations for Powered Speaker for KX3 (WU6R)

2018-12-22 Thread Nr4c
I use West Mountain Radio Comm zspeakers with my K3(S) and should work fine with KX3. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 22, 2018, at 5:19 PM, Michael Blake via Elecraft > wrote: > > My Bose Color Soundlink speaker works really well with my KX3. No > distortion,

Re: [Elecraft] Opportunism, bravery, insanity: putting the "eXtreme" in Elecraft's KX and AX gear

2018-12-18 Thread Nr4c
How about a small plastic “toothpick” imbedded in one paddle and a small stainless “tweezer” in the other (ala Victorianox)? Sent from my iphone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 18, 2018, at 4:43 PM, Thorpe, Jeffrey wrote: > > Since the KXPD3 has two paddles, why not a bottle opener on one,

Re: [Elecraft] k3 High Current Message on 10 meters

2018-12-19 Thread Nr4c
If you’re using a BALUN is it saturating or ha anything changed in your antenna system? Connectors checked for tightness? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 19, 2018, at 2:13 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > I just performed a transmit test on 10M with my radio. CW mode, k

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Suddenly Putting Out Only 25 watts at 100 watts indicated

2018-12-13 Thread Nr4c
Ok. You’re right. Must have had my mind on something else. Read too many emails. Merry Christmas. Or you know, whatever?!! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 12, 2018, at 9:11 PM, Peter Dougherty (W2IRT) wrote: > > This happened to me at the start of CQWW-SSB in Octobe

Re: [Elecraft] KX3-Utility worked in May but not now.

2018-11-28 Thread Nr4c
Why 4800 baud? I think it works better at 34.8. And the KXUSB that I got with my KX3 was a FTDI based unit. Unplug all USB devices except the one for the radio. See what Device Manager has to say. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 27, 2018, at 11:58 PM, JEROME SODUS wr

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2018-11-28 Thread Nr4c
Call support! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 28, 2018, at 6:58 PM, Bill Johnson wrote: > > Larry, not enough info to help out. If you have followed the manual and > experienced this you have something very serious happening. You probably > don’t have good loa

Re: [Elecraft] External AMP

2018-11-30 Thread Nr4c
How many Amps does it draw? The external port can supply 1 AMP. The P3 between .5 and .75 A. (Depending on SVGA & TX-MON installed). If you don’t need more than .250 or so you can use a simple RCA>RCA/RCA splitter. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 30, 2018, at 10:02 A

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 Upgrade

2018-11-30 Thread Nr4c
Must be “new” time. My clock only has one hour between 0200 and 0300 Z. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 29, 2018, at 4:38 PM, Bob N3MNT wrote: > > > > To test this latest, greatest and most updatest version (guaranteed not to > rust, bust or collect dust

Re: [Elecraft] K3S K3 new firmware - how it doesnt download?

2018-12-08 Thread Nr4c
Ware you using the K3 Utility to Copy New Files From Elecraft button? Mine just updated. You don’t have to chase down the files on Elecraft site. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 8, 2018, at 4:32 PM, IK4EWX wrote: > > The new 5.66 firmware version is not a beta version.

Re: [Elecraft] Data troubles

2018-11-19 Thread Nr4c
Check the DATA Sub-mode. You may be thinking AFSK but the software may reset to FSK D and that doesn’t require audio into the sound system. In the TX monitor, Do you hear diddles or just a single tone? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 19, 2018, at 10:26 PM, Martin Sole wr

Re: [Elecraft] Second K3

2018-11-25 Thread Nr4c
Mine goes out for club events and FD. Keeps me from taking down home station to take the radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 25, 2018, at 3:46 PM, Dennis L. Haarsager wrote: > > I just ordered one of the K3S Black Friday packages that includes a > subreceiver. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3S and N1MM+ on cw with no interface

2018-11-22 Thread Nr4c
as you did the radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 22, 2018, at 11:46 AM, Jim Cary wrote: > > I’m trying to get my K3S and N1MM+ to work on cw without an interface (which > I have used in the past). I’ve tried a couple of the suggestions I’ve seen > on the ref

Re: [Elecraft] Data troubles

2018-11-20 Thread Nr4c
Sorry. But DATA A is for USB modes like FT8, PSK, etc. RTTY (FSK) is a LSB mode and should use the Sub-Band AFSK A on a K3. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 19, 2018, at 10:45 PM, Martin Sole wrote: > > Okay, but the K3 book states AFSK A mode can also be used for Au

Re: [Elecraft] Killed the KPA500 :)

2018-11-16 Thread Nr4c
Mine has never started up in ‘Operate’ mode. Could it be a setting you imposed? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 16, 2018, at 2:19 PM, Luis V. Romero wrote: > > Michael: > > The KPA500 defaults to power up in STANDBY but is programmable to power up > in OPERATE

Re: [Elecraft] New tuning knob for the KX2

2019-01-08 Thread Nr4c
My best compromise is to use the KNob or whatever they called it. Set K3 to read 10 Hz and KNob is 1/2 that. Works great for S CW and RTTY. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 8, 2019, at 4:30 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: > > What I would really like for fine adjustment, e.g. one

Re: [Elecraft] New tuning knob for the KX2

2019-01-08 Thread Nr4c
I found that for RTTY especially, K-Pod (KNob) is on left and right hand always on mouse at right of keyboard.(Apple Bluetooth ). Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 8, 2019, at 9:11 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: > > Knut - > > With all due respect, I strongly disagree. With

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Standard internal Noise

2019-01-03 Thread Nr4c
I’m all ears. I see it on other bands. What type of power supply are you using? Switcher? Linear? Brand and model? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 3, 2019, at 8:20 AM, Leroy Buller wrote: > > I am trying to trace down a noise on 40 meters, but it seems to follow

Re: [Elecraft] K3 minor parts

2019-01-03 Thread Nr4c
Call Elecraft about the knobs. This is a common problem and they replace free. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 2, 2019, at 11:05 PM, paulb wrote: > > > Hi Folks > > HNY from ZL, > > Just a quick post about small minor parts for my K3. > Now nearly

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3A & KIO3B Upgrade for my K3

2019-01-10 Thread Nr4c
. My IC806MkIIg also hat an FSK pin on the 13 pin DIN connector. Other rigs are similar. AFSK today is not what it used to be. Manufacturers have developed better TX and RX filters and I don’t really think you can tell the difference. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 10, 2019, a

Re: [Elecraft] ERR TXF

2019-01-10 Thread Nr4c
For goodness sakes, give up on the CONFIG menu in the radio and use the utility. It’s so much easier and you can see all the filters at once. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 10, 2019, at 5:35 PM, Mpridesti via Elecraft > wrote: > > Thanks Vic > > Guess I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

2019-01-11 Thread Nr4c
stiff for the first several times. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 11, 2019, at 3:56 PM, Kevin F. wrote: > > Thanks ALL for the help. > > I'm still getting zero audio out of RX I/Q and want to make sure that I have > done my due diligence trying to figure out th

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Lithium Battery

2019-01-13 Thread Nr4c
Only for the clock. Parameters are stored on non-volatile memory, saved at shutdown. Hence the reason you don’t remove power to turn off the radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 13, 2019, at 8:27 PM, bp wrote: > > Hello, In replacing the lithium battery in a K3,

Re: [Elecraft] New DSP Idea

2019-01-12 Thread Nr4c
I’m not an engineer but from the discussions here in the past, in diversity mode, the VFOs are not “phase locked” but actually driven by the same synthesizer, so they both get the very same frequency info. Thus output the same frequency. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 12, 2

Re: [Elecraft] Battery Low K3

2019-01-13 Thread Nr4c
I believe BAT MIN is a user setting to determine the voltage at which the radio will indicate Battery Low notification and below which it will SHUTDOWN! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 13, 2019, at 1:56 PM, RIchard Williams via Elecraft > wrote: > > Chuck > An

Re: [Elecraft] How to unsubscribe from reflector?

2018-12-30 Thread Nr4c
Did anybody explain how to unsubscribe a SK from the list? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 30, 2018, at 11:29 AM, Gwen Patton wrote: > > I use Password Safe by Bruce Schneier. It secures your passwords in a LOCAL > file, not on the cloud, encrypted, and has

Re: [Elecraft] Battery Low K3

2019-01-14 Thread Nr4c
Good idea Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 14, 2019, at 3:54 AM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote: > > Hi, > > finally it means that RTC lithium cell low voltage status is not alerted at > all, right? > So I should check it or better replace

Re: [Elecraft] searching for post by Wayne n6kr about counterpoise

2018-09-14 Thread Nr4c
Lay it on the ground. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 8, 2018, at 9:50 AM, Tom McCulloch wrote: > > This is probably NOT what you are looking for but it's about random length > antennas...it goes back to Jan 29, 2017. > > hope this helps: > > I'

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Internal clock delay

2018-09-14 Thread Nr4c
Might not hurt to replace it. Bout time! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 6, 2018, at 3:49 PM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote: > > Hi, > > sorry for stupid question. > > The internal clock seems to delaying for couple of mins during few months on > my K3 (bui

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 MIC socket

2018-09-14 Thread Nr4c
It’s a 3.5 MM TRRS jack. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 9, 2018, at 7:23 PM, Mike Flowers wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > What size is the MIC socket on the side of a KX3? It appears to me to be > larger than a 3.5 mm socket. > > I'm getting a new-to-me KX3

Re: [Elecraft] CW Transmit Text Decode is off

2018-09-17 Thread Nr4c
The decode is rather persnickety. Your ears might not hear it but I suspect your sending is just not perfect enough to satisfy the decoder. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 16, 2018, at 8:05 PM, Cliff Clark wrote: > > I love my KX2, and I thought I would use the TX onl

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bricked HELP!!

2019-01-24 Thread Nr4c
First. Look manual about this and follow directions there. Then call customer support at Elecraft. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 24, 2019, at 3:03 PM, Bob DeHaney wrote: > > Trouble started with no reception on 14 or 24 mHz. Reloaded configuration > file which g

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bricked HELP!!

2019-01-24 Thread Nr4c
You have a stuck PTT. Pull all plugs except USB, antenna and power. ERR PTT should go away. Now plug cables in one at a time. You should find problem quickly. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 24, 2019, at 3:45 PM, Bob DeHaney wrote: > > Mike Cizek WØVTT had the answ

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to use KPA-1500 on 160

2019-01-24 Thread Nr4c
not sure. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 24, 2019, at 10:01 PM, N4ZR wrote: > > New owner trying to get ready for the CQWW 160 contest. Rig is a K3 with the > Aux cable connected. When the amp is in Standby mode, using a dummy load, > I'm readily abl

Re: [Elecraft] Last Click Serial Port

2019-01-27 Thread Nr4c
Why not use the USB cable to computer? My RJ45 goes to P3. And, yes, it must be seated firmly. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 27, 2019, at 2:12 PM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: > > Another "gotcha" is forgetting to reset the RS232 baud rate. > > This bites

Re: [Elecraft] Possibly dumb question...

2019-03-31 Thread Nr4c
No way to do this. Sorry. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 31, 2019, at 5:56 PM, B. wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > > > I have been trying to find a way to "dump" or list out all the settings in > my K3s for the MENU options as well as the setting

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Inquiry

2019-03-24 Thread Nr4c
, press the “1” button to toggle H/L. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 24, 2019, at 10:46 AM, Bob Lightner wrote: > > My High School club station, K4WTL, uses a K3 for CW. It works great! > Recently we tried to transmit on SSB. The radio doesn't seem to want to >

Re: [Elecraft] The case against touch screens

2019-03-24 Thread Nr4c
Touch screens have their place. My next HF rig may well have a touch screen. My mobile prob not. Sent from my iPhone via a “touch screen”! ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 24, 2019, at 11:11 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > >> On 3/24/2019 6:54 PM, Jim Miller wrote: >> I'm getting bet

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Filter Shape Factor

2019-03-24 Thread Nr4c
Note that some of those filters are no longer available and new ones replace them. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 24, 2019, at 4:37 PM, ab2cj wrote: > > All: > > Thanks to everyone who responded to my question regarding crystal filter > shape factors for

Re: [Elecraft] P3 IF Output

2019-03-27 Thread Nr4c
I believe that’s what it was put there for. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 27, 2019, at 4:59 PM, Rich wrote: > > I have been running an SDR via the IF out of the K3. I now have a P3, can > use the IF out of the P3 and send that to an SDR? > > I have no ide

Re: [Elecraft] panadapter not displaying CW

2019-03-26 Thread Nr4c
Did you turn feature ON in the P3 menu? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 26, 2019, at 10:24 PM, KG5KUQ wrote: > > K3S - I have the panadapter with the SVGA option, and the K3 is happily > copying and displaying CW. Nothing showing up in the data window though. I >

Re: [Elecraft] ALC knob control missing on my K3

2019-03-26 Thread Nr4c
Tap the knob to switch between Speed and Mic Gain. I think VOX is a hold function. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 26, 2019, at 7:32 PM, Bob KD7YZ wrote: > > So I was following some really great help from Don re ALC on my SSPA > .and I didn't get back to

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K3] K3s won't connect to PC

2019-03-23 Thread Nr4c
If it’s a K3S, be sure CONFIG:RS242 is set to USB if you are using the supplied USB cable. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 23, 2019, at 12:33 PM, tony.kaz--- via Elecraft > wrote: > > Don, > Using the K3 Utility is good advice. > Yesterday for some reason

Re: [Elecraft] KFL3C-400 offset?

2019-02-23 Thread Nr4c
I think Elecraft altered their filter array recently ( maybe 1-2 years) and maybe the order page hasn’t caught up. I believe they discontinued some and added some 6-pole filters. I think that is what you have. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 23, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Carl Jón Den

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