Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 tuner question

2019-02-20 Thread Nr4c
Put the ATU in Man mode. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 20, 2019, at 10:36 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: > > Hi all, > Something I noticed this past weekend in the contest about the KPA1500, > especially on 80 and 160, where the internal tuner was needed on anten

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-26 Thread Nr4c
recently and they were all set to 14.1 Volts right from the factory. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 26, 2019, at 9:55 PM, mjpilgrim wrote: > > yep, OHM's law lives, even after at least 61 years since i first studied it > in preparation for my novice test. > >

Re: [Elecraft] Need help in communicating with W2 from Win 10

2019-03-06 Thread Nr4c
Does the W2 require any power? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 6, 2019, at 1:38 PM, Floyd Sense wrote: > > There's only one Com9. Device Manager shows no dupes of any ports. I've > assigned a different port number, one that is an unused hardware port, with >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA3(A) Extender Board for adjusting the output devices bias...?

2019-03-06 Thread Nr4c
I suspect that Elecraft would rather we didn’t have such a control. Can you imagine the tech support nightmare if we started turning all the slotted screws “Tight to the right”! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 6, 2019, at 6:11 PM, hawley, charles j jr > wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] KFL3C-400 offset?

2019-02-23 Thread Nr4c
Is your filter in a metal can. Eight pole filters used to be in a can. Five pole filters were exposed parts. If the later, count the crystal cans. Should be 5, 6, or 8. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 23, 2019, at 1:44 PM, Carl-N8VZ wrote: > > I’m assembling a KR

Re: [Elecraft] Account

2019-03-03 Thread Nr4c
Go to the bottom of your email and click on the first link below the line. Read the info and follow directions there. This mailing list has nothing to do with any account with Elecraft. You jones it yourself at some time and you must in-subscribe yourself now. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c

Re: [Elecraft] To zero beat or not to zero beat

2019-02-21 Thread Nr4c
If I call you in a contest, you’ll prob hear me 13-29 Hz high/low. I “zero” beat to hear you best and set K3 XIT to 13/20 Hz offset. Hope you’ll hear me standout over the others who zero beat and all come back on same freq. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 21, 2019, at 4:44

Re: [Elecraft] I'm a new Father of a KPA1500!

2019-03-16 Thread Nr4c
What serial number series? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 16, 2019, at 1:31 PM, wrote: > > I have a two year old Elecraft hat, are there any upgrades for that? > > John KK9A > > Jack Brindle wrote: > > Ronnie; > > Congratulations. Now befo

Re: [Elecraft] Mic Noise

2019-03-16 Thread Nr4c
I’ve had CM500 (bias) plunged into rear mic jack and various Heil dynamic mics (no bias) plunged into front panel ever since I’ve owned my K3 and K3S with no issue. This guy has some other issue. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 16, 2019, at 5:55 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Problem - Frequency Jump

2019-03-07 Thread Nr4c
Check RIT/XIT. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 6, 2019, at 9:24 PM, John Stengrevics wrote: > > I have been using my K3S on WSJT-X without any problems. Today, the > frequency appears to have shifted .7 KHz low. That is, if I were on 50.313 > MHz FT8, I n

Re: [Elecraft] K2: CW memory clearing

2019-03-08 Thread Nr4c
Can you record “. “(Nothing) over it. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 8, 2019, at 1:14 PM, Jukka Tarvainen wrote: > > Hello! > > There is no way to clear a CW memory of a K2? One friend ask this from me, > and I can't find answer from manual or google. An

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 bias adjust

2019-03-07 Thread Nr4c
Yeah, I KNOW what I’m doing. I’m leaving my K3(s) alone! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 7, 2019, at 2:56 PM, hawley, charles j jr > wrote: > > The more answers I get, the more I fit into the first group :) > > Chuck KE9UW > c-haw...@illinois.edu &

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Problem - Frequency Jump

2019-03-07 Thread Nr4c
Don’t you hate it when the culprit is so simple? Glad you found it. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 7, 2019, at 10:25 AM, John Stengrevics > wrote: > > Thanks Bill. Yes, that seems to have been the problem. > > 73, > > John > WA1EAZ > >&g

Re: [Elecraft] Power output keeps folding back to 5 watts on my KX2

2019-03-18 Thread Nr4c
full TX power. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 18, 2019, at 5:00 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: > > Based on the KX3 specifications, it is designed to run at lower power for > full-carrier modes. > > From the transmitter specifications on page 54 of the KX3 Owner’s

Re: [Elecraft] Who's your favorite Elecraft Elmer?

2019-03-12 Thread Nr4c
Well, someone already put Don Wilhelm at the top of this list. So I’ll add my two: Joe Subich and Jim Brown. Both of these guys have answered many questions about so many topics, not just Elecraft. I have a lot of respect for their opinions. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar

Re: [Elecraft] P3 RF sensor cable

2019-03-15 Thread Nr4c
Is it possible the manual has a pin-out? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 15, 2019, at 6:14 PM, Raymond wrote: > > Is the cable between the sensor and P3 a standard cat 5 cable? > Ray > W8LYJ > >

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 No meter indication when transmitting digital

2019-03-15 Thread Nr4c
Turn the gain down on the computer, waay down! This will give you more control with the radio controls. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 15, 2019, at 11:49 AM, Tony Estep wrote: > >> On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 9:36 AM Don Wilhelm wrote: >> >> ...you sho

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Spontaneous HI CUR, audio reduction in RX mode - UPDATE

2019-03-11 Thread Nr4c
If the “723” doesn’t fix it, call Astron. They don’t have much of a customer service department, but the guy who answers the phone will sell you a replacement “control board” for $20.00 plus $7.00 shipping. Assuming the diodes and caps are still good. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Sub Receiver stopped working

2019-03-22 Thread Nr4c
Since when can there be no empty slots between filters? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 22, 2019, at 1:10 PM, Buck wrote: > > No blank slots allowed between filters > > Buck, k4ia > Honor Roll > 8BDXCC > EasyWayHamBooks.com > >> On 3/22/2019 11:5

Re: [Elecraft] K3S boom mic ensemble options.

2019-02-09 Thread Nr4c
config) and some form of PTT if you don’t use VOX (an unused J-38 works well). This sounds good on with my K3S and K3. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Feb 9, 2019, at 7:48 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: >> On Feb 9, 2019, at 1:57 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: >> >>

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Spontaneous HI CURR, audio reduction in RX mode

2019-02-05 Thread Nr4c
The phones jack does not have that restriction. Only the Speaker jack. They have different audio path. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 5, 2019, at 1:46 PM, Mike K8CN wrote: > > I believe I found a potential answer in the K3 manual (to my embarrassment, I > should

Re: [Elecraft] How to get a pgm like MSHV or WSJTx to read the K3 Sub-Rx QRG ?

2019-02-07 Thread Nr4c
You should be able to listen on the right channel with a second instance if software. Software must be a different folder on computer. I don’t think you can control the sub from this. For what you are trying to do you might consider a Flex 6500. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Fe

Re: [Elecraft] K3S boom mic ensemble options.

2019-02-11 Thread Nr4c
The 8pin “Foster” plug. NOT THE MODULAR! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 10, 2019, at 11:30 PM, Brian ve3bwp Pietrzyk wrote: > > "I wonder if you mean a mic on a table mounted “boom”? Correct! > > From the options you describe, I think this might be the case

Re: [Elecraft] CM500 Mic ?

2019-01-28 Thread Nr4c
The packaging used to say “Dynamic” mic. But it’s not. It’s an electret. And it comes with a small battery box to provide the bias when using with radios that don’t provide bias on the audio jack. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 28, 2019, at 9:19 PM, wrote: > > The ma

Re: [Elecraft] K3s & P3 used with Data

2019-01-31 Thread Nr4c
Which DATA sub-mode were you using. There are two USB and two LSB sub-modes. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 31, 2019, at 6:15 PM, Bob wrote: > > I've been using my K3 & K3s for years using the DATA mode. It has worked > as if it were in the USB mode, and shows

Re: [Elecraft] K3s & P3 used with Data

2019-02-01 Thread Nr4c
Glad to be of service. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 1, 2019, at 10:39 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > Thanks and always glad to assist. And glad you have the issue resolved. > > 73 > > Bob, K4TAX > >> On 2/1/2019 9:22 AM, Bob wrote: >>

Re: [Elecraft] K3S 6M Tune Pwr

2019-02-02 Thread Nr4c
I believe the specs indicate that output power on six-meters is less than other bands. Maybe ten is also down, not sure. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 2, 2019, at 3:30 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > Thanks guys for the verification on your radios. > > I've tri

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed

2019-04-14 Thread Nr4c
On the FTDI site there is a removal tool. Use it to wipe away com port drivers. Then re-install the FTDI drivers for your KUSB or KXUSB cable. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 14, 2019, at 2:38 PM, Andy McMullin via Elecraft > wrote: > > Ca

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility problem: serial port is closed

2019-04-12 Thread Nr4c
Did you re-boot the computer? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 12, 2019, at 7:47 PM, HB wrote: > > Hey folks… > I have an unusual (I think) problem. I have a KX3 that I have used the KX3 > utility software with several times without issue. Today when I start

Re: [Elecraft] Location of VFO B on the K4

2019-05-25 Thread Nr4c
You also may find the touch screen or mouse may be used often. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 24, 2019, at 9:16 PM, hawley, charles j jr > wrote: > > Good answer. Reading that, I realize I don’t use B much. > > Chuck Jack > KE9UW > > Sent from my

Re: [Elecraft] Settings for CW decoder in K3

2019-05-26 Thread Nr4c
First, press SPOT to “ zero-beat” the signal. Then adjust the threshold so that the CWT bar is flashing with the signal. This should work. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 25, 2019, at 11:03 PM, Ignacy wrote: > > I am trying to use the CW decoder in K3 to help copy fast

Re: [Elecraft] Location of VFO B on the K4

2019-05-25 Thread Nr4c
Or how about tap VFO B frq in touch screen and turn the big knob? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 25, 2019, at 1:00 PM, W0FK wrote: > > wayne burdick wrote >> Hi Rick, >> >> Good question. Based in part on a survey of potential users, we chose to >&g

Re: [Elecraft] KAT Problems

2019-06-02 Thread Nr4c
Maybe this has been asked before, but, what antenna is selected on radio for 40 and 160 meters? Is RF on these bands bypassing the KOA500/KAT500 Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 2, 2019, at 8:16 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: > > A crude test for power output is to see if the d

Re: [Elecraft] K4 remote

2019-06-02 Thread Nr4c
Greater span than what? DC to 54 MHz is a pretty large segment of spectrum. Yes I’d like to know what the span of the on screen display is or can be set to. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 2, 2019, at 12:34 PM, Art Suberbielle wrote: > > Hi Wayne, > > We're al

Re: [Elecraft] Filters

2019-06-04 Thread Nr4c
You don’t need the 6 KHz as the 12 can be used for AM. You also don’t need a 13KHz in the Sub Rec. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 31, 2019, at 6:38 AM, Michael wrote: > > Building K3s recommendations for filter slots have sub rec Filters > purchased are 2 ea. 2.

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Antenna not connecting on change to BC frequencies

2019-06-04 Thread Nr4c
Maybe the question is does the K3 store antenna selection for bands other than ham bands? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 4, 2019, at 9:09 PM, Nigel wrote: > > I recently purchased K3-100 s/n 20xx fitted with 2.7/400/250 filters, KAT3, > KIO3 & KBPF3. Load

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Dayton area

2019-05-28 Thread Nr4c
Check the news. (CNN). Think I saw Cenia mentioned. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 28, 2019, at 1:45 PM, Kevin Cozens wrote: > >> On 2019-05-28 12:35 p.m., Ken G Kopp wrote: >> The Weather Channel spending lots of time on the Dayton area today. > > Wh

Re: [Elecraft] 4K Ultra High Def version of Elecraft K4 Q Video Posted by NG7M

2019-05-30 Thread Nr4c
My personal opinion: I don’t think Elecraft will provide any user modification to the computer inside the K4 box (Win-Lin-MAC). Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 30, 2019, at 1:46 AM, Jeff Scaparra wrote: > > Absolutely and I am very excited to see a top manufacturer gi

Re: [Elecraft] Enc: K3 x RS232

2019-05-28 Thread Nr4c
Are you trying to say something? So far I’ve recd two empty emails. Perhaps you’re sending html??? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 28, 2019, at 11:42 AM, PY2KP wrote: > > > __ > Elecraft mailing li

Re: [Elecraft] Handedness

2019-06-01 Thread Nr4c
. Or on the back panel. I’m 76 years old with moderate loss of feeling in fingertips and a lot of arthritis so adjusting the gains on my K3S is difficult. Maybe there will be a “slider” on my K4 panel. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 1, 2019, at 11:37 AM, w7aqk wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 question: using the KAT500 with multiple transceivers using a coax switch

2019-06-01 Thread Nr4c
The KAT500 has no clue what provides the RF when sensing the Freq. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 1, 2019, at 11:18 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > The KAT500 will sense the RF and apply the previously stored matching > elements for the frequency. > >

Re: [Elecraft] Handedness

2019-06-03 Thread Nr4c
I use macros on pf1 and pf2 to do this. Also on KPOD. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 3, 2019, at 2:32 PM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: > > Yes, but can you have a dynamic mic plugged into one and an electret mic > plugged in the other? > > The K3/K3S h

Re: [Elecraft] Handedness

2019-06-01 Thread Nr4c
Yes. But will it support two phones and two mics? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 1, 2019, at 2:01 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > The K4 has rear panel mic, speaker, and USB-A jacks for those who don't want > anything plugged in at the front. > > Wayne > N6

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Production Prognosis

2019-06-03 Thread Nr4c
there in bins around his work area. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 3, 2019, at 11:30 PM, David Gilbert wrote: > > > > You're asking for concrete answers to questions Elecraft has already stated > for the most part are not yet final. Stuff like that is what makes compa

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Antenna not connecting on change to BC frequencies

2019-06-06 Thread Nr4c
I don’t think that “neither” is a normal state for the AKAT3. Its either 1 or 2. Have you talked to Elecraft? Perhaps there’d be more able to help. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 6, 2019, at 1:24 AM, Nigel wrote: > > Hi Ben, thankyou for your suggestions, all of whi

Re: [Elecraft] Handedness

2019-06-02 Thread Nr4c
So for my home station, my PR77d still plugs into the front and my phones in the back, just like my K3S/K3 now. Sure wish the second phone and 8-pin Foster plug were on rear. And USB beside the Power button. Oh, well. Still want it. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 2, 2

Re: [Elecraft] Help with IF Noise, DSP Noise, NR settings

2019-06-13 Thread Nr4c
like you’re underwater. For the pulse noises, try IF first, again don’t use extreme settings. If this doesn’t work, try the DSP settings and see if this will work. I have NB set to Med4. NR is set to F1-3. YMMV. Have fun! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 13, 2019, at 6:51

Re: [Elecraft] STRAIGHT KEY WIRING-KX3

2019-06-10 Thread Nr4c
Easy Use KEY jack on left side of radio. Set in menu to Hand Jey. Wire key to Shield and Tip of a TRS ( Stereo) 3.5 mm plug. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 10, 2019, at 8:38 PM, Jim H via Elecraft > wrote: > > Hi Gerry,Two things about the straight key. > The i

Re: [Elecraft] STRAIGHT KEY WIRING-KX3

2019-06-11 Thread Nr4c
A mono plug will short the ring to shield in the jack resulting in a solid tone (a very long “dah”). Key1 is the jack on the side. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 10, 2019, at 10:32 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote: > > Actually you can have either the tip or ring as the activ

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and the Sigmalink USB

2019-06-09 Thread Nr4c
. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 9, 2019, at 8:24 AM, Neil Zampella wrote: > > FWIW... you don't need a signalink to connect the KX3 for digital modes. > > All you need is the KXUSB cable for CAT control (& PTT), and 3.5 cables > for the MIC and PHONO jackts to

Re: [Elecraft] help

2019-06-09 Thread Nr4c
For what? No message here. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 9, 2019, at 4:07 AM, H. K. wrote: > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: h

Re: [Elecraft] Roofing Filters

2019-06-18 Thread Nr4c
The old 400Hz filter was a 8 pole variety. It’s been replaced by a new and probably better 6 pole filter. As have several others. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 18, 2019, at 12:04 PM, "j...@kk9a.com" wrote: > > So does Elecraft no longer sell this filter: >

Re: [Elecraft] K3S glitching on startup

2019-06-25 Thread Nr4c
Call support. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 25, 2019, at 12:07 AM, Frank O'Donnell wrote: > > This evening I used my new K3S for a normal session of FT8 (K3S connected to > computer via a single USB cable for both CAT control and audio transfer), > then

Re: [Elecraft] ALC for Digi, One Last Check Please

2019-06-25 Thread Nr4c
Reducing Windows output helps in most situations like this. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 25, 2019, at 3:42 PM, Kevin, N4TT wrote: > > I've made a few PSK-31 contacts on the K3s and I've not gotten any bad > reports. However, I'm still a little concerned about what I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 won't go above 10W

2019-06-22 Thread Nr4c
KX3 requires at least 13.8 Volts to TX 12-15 Watts. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 22, 2019, at 1:43 PM, Chris Waldrup wrote: > > Yes sir using 7AH gel cell. > Just found out the issue as it works to 15W on a bench supply so the issue > was pointed out to me

Re: [Elecraft] K3s USB failure?

2019-06-23 Thread Nr4c
Check RS-232 setting CONFIG menu. It should be USB. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 23, 2019, at 6:41 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: > > Hi Bill, > Yes, I did all of that. Device manager is clean. When the problem is > occurring it still shows up normally, and as I m

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] SPOT failure

2019-06-24 Thread Nr4c
I don’t think Mitch works in CW. When ON it would notch out the signal. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 24, 2019, at 11:34 AM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote: > > Hi all, > > did someone noticed that SPOT function is failing (or better say failing > quite often

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Field Day report

2019-06-24 Thread Nr4c
Hopefully there will be a lot of them in users hands by then (MINE)!! Thanks for the update. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 24, 2019, at 1:11 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > George (KJ6VU), John (KJ6K) and I operated a basic K4 for several hours as > the 20 mete

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 PS Voltage Display Accuracy?

2019-06-11 Thread Nr4c
was just coming into full bloom. If the voltage range were just bumped up to 16-17 Volts. A nice 4X? Pack would be great. A 3X pack is barely enough. Think the KX2 is now a better deal. But my portable days are over. Sadly. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 11, 2019, at 4:34 PM, Geo

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Sensitive adjustment for FT8

2019-06-15 Thread Nr4c
Go to the Win10 volume mixer. Turn down the wsjt slider to about 30% from the bottom. Now the K3 Lin In control will have the proper adjustment sensitivity. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 15, 2019, at 7:43 PM, Gary Smith wrote: > > Something new has come up with the &

Re: [Elecraft] Terminal resistance

2019-06-17 Thread Nr4c
This leads me to think if soldering lowered the “noise floor” over just crimping that the crimp wasn’t done properly. A proper crimp doesn’t leave any space for solder to fill Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 17, 2019, at 4:32 AM, hawley, charles j jr > wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] DAYTON DISCOUNT?

2019-05-18 Thread Nr4c
Often free shipping. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 18, 2019, at 11:55 AM, Jorge Diez - CX6VM > wrote: > > Hello > > is there any Dayton discount to buy K3, P3, K3/0, cables, powe supply, etc, > etc? > > -- > 73, > Jorge > CX6VM/CW5W &

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K4?

2019-05-18 Thread Nr4c
Look at full discount 1st delivery deposit figure. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 16, 2019, at 2:13 PM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft > wrote: > > I did not see a price on the Elecraft site, just the deposit amounts. Does > anyone know the price or a ball park fi

Re: [Elecraft] K4

2019-05-18 Thread Nr4c
Probably not. This won’t even work with K3 or K3S. And K4 is entirely new architecture. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 17, 2019, at 4:43 PM, Terry Schieler wrote: > > Will I be able to initially load my K3S saved configurations into a new K4? > Will there be an

Re: [Elecraft] Cable required for KX3 to NW Digital DRAWS Hat connection

2019-05-21 Thread Nr4c
Slow down and think. I don’t know what the DRAWS HAT end looks like but the KX3 end(s) are identified in the manual. The mic/PTT is 3.5 TRRS Phones is 3.5 TRS CW KEY is 3.5 TRS ACC (CAT) is 3.5 TRS I/Q out is 2.5 TRS Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 21, 2019, at 6:43

[Elecraft] Fwd: K4 Questions

2019-05-21 Thread Nr4c
K4 today, can I send the other $2500 prior to >> start of shipping and get moved to the 1st shipping group? Or is that a >> limited time offer? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> ...nr4c. bill >> __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Level of K3S audio out to digital apps on Mac

2019-05-22 Thread Nr4c
I use the RF Gain to control K3S output to FT8. I think I read somewhere that you should also turn OFF AGC. I also use RF Gain to reduce band hiss when operating. Reduces fatigue. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 22, 2019, at 1:14 PM, Frank O'Donnell wrote: > &g

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV issues in K3S

2019-05-23 Thread Nr4c
Oops. My bad! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 23, 2019, at 1:36 PM, Hank wrote: > > > Not the ATU, the ATT (attenuation function). > > > - Original Message - > From: Nr4c (n...@widomaker.com) > Date: 05/23/19 13:34 > To: Hank (h...@optilin

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV issues in K3S

2019-05-23 Thread Nr4c
Frequency drift comes to mind. The HF ATU probably won’t do anything for VHF. Let the radio warm up for half an hour before doing anything with VHF. Remember 1PPM at VHF is 144 Hertz. You need the high def oscillator and maybe the Ref In. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May

Re: [Elecraft] K4 bandpass filters?

2019-05-20 Thread Nr4c
The K4D has s second ADC and therefore must have the band pass filters identical to the existing ADC use for the main two receivers in the base K4. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 19, 2019, at 11:51 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: > > In the K4HD model, there are two crystal fil

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Remote Control

2019-05-21 Thread Nr4c
K4 is actually cheaper than a K3S. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 21, 2019, at 11:07 AM, dgb wrote: > > Will a K3 be able to talk to the K4 remotely? > > I currently use two K3's and sometimes a k3 mini and have been for 6 years. > > As was mentioned

Re: [Elecraft] software problem on K3S - software lose 2nd speaker!

2019-05-12 Thread Nr4c
DO NOT PLUG A MONO PLUG INTO SPEAKER OUTPUT!!! Yes I am YELLING! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 12, 2019, at 7:38 AM, IK4EWX wrote: > > I dont understand why sometime, it has happened various time, the K3S lose > the 2nd loudspeaker audio and when I go in config

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - DVR installation question

2019-04-27 Thread Nr4c
weekend till I had all the additions installed. Thought several times about putting a zipper on the top cover! Don’t fret the disassembly/reassembly. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Apr 26, 2019, at 6:11 PM, Bill Johnson wrote: > > I rarely use my DVR as I don't contest. Wh

Re: [Elecraft] K4

2019-07-04 Thread Nr4c
He meant K4. I spent a while thinking about that myself. Has to be K4 as he later mentioned turning Superhet front-end OFF in order to get to Direct Sampling mode. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 4, 2019, at 11:18 AM, > wrote: > > Wayne, > > May I ask how w

[Elecraft] Fwd: K4/K4D antenna ports.

2019-07-05 Thread Nr4c
> From: Nr4c > Date: July 4, 2019 at 11:03:45 PM EDT > To: n...@elecraft.com > Subject: K4/K4D antenna ports. > > Wayne. > > How many ports does a K4D have without the ATU. > > I know the K4 only has one I think the ATU ads 2 more for total of three. &g

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K4/K4D antenna ports.

2019-07-05 Thread Nr4c
Thank you, Wayne. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 5, 2019, at 12:59 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Nr4c wrote: > > >>> How many ports does a K4D have without the ATU. > > 1 main antenna jack and 2 receive antenna inputs. > > >>> &

Re: [Elecraft] No output on CW with K3

2019-07-14 Thread Nr4c
Make sure BOX is ON on all bands. Make sure not in TEST mode on bands with no CW out. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 14, 2019, at 4:09 AM, VY1JA wrote: > > The YCCCN Remote OPs group (VY1AAA) uses the K3S at this site (VY1JA) and > reported the same problem but

Re: [Elecraft] When Transmitting on FT8 - KPA500 has issues - KD8ZYD

2019-07-02 Thread Nr4c
Does this happen without the amp? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 2, 2019, at 8:13 PM, Fred wrote: > > I’m going to try and answer all the questions that have shown up in this > thread. I really appreciate all the ideas and things to check. I do have > a day job

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX4

2019-07-01 Thread Nr4c
Not mentioned so far. BTW: What is a “mobile” version? They’ve so fa not done this for any other radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 1, 2019, at 12:30 AM, Sergey Zimin wrote: > > It is interesting to know: will Elecraft issue a mobile version - KX4? > > 7

Re: [Elecraft] Cable for FSK-D

2019-06-29 Thread Nr4c
No. And a USB cable won’t work. You need an interface that takes the TX from aerial port to the FSK pin on ACC port. You can use a splitter here. Avail from Elecraft. Signal to ACC FSK pin must be T level(need for interface). Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 29, 2019, at 2:28

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K4/K4D antenna ports.

2019-07-07 Thread Nr4c
I believe the answer is One for K4(D) without ATU. You get two others with ATU. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 7, 2019, at 10:16 AM, Dick Dickinson wrote: > > I'm not always the best at reading between the lines. With and without the > internal antenna tuner, ho

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 TX levels = no power

2019-07-16 Thread Nr4c
Look at Sound Settings. What is your input and output device. It should be pointed at your radio. You don’t mention which radio this problem concerns. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 16, 2019, at 5:41 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: > > Hi all, > I'm completely stumped at

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU not working

2019-08-13 Thread Nr4c
An SWR of 25.4:1 is usual indicator of Mo Antenna connected. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 13, 2019, at 7:09 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: > > It sounds like you need to contact Elecraft support … > > Grant NQ5T > K3 #2091 KX3 #8342 > >> On Aug 13, 201

Re: [Elecraft] Foot Extensions fro KAT500/KPA500

2019-08-15 Thread Nr4c
Put it on the bottom, it doesn’t generate much if any heat. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 15, 2019, at 3:46 PM, Kevin, N4TT wrote: > > My KAT500 sits on top of the KPA500. The manual says it's OK but I would > like to add clearance to improve air flow. Does

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU Not Tuning

2019-08-11 Thread Nr4c
25.4:1 = No antenna found. Switch ports if you have the amp or check ALL connections in the antenna circuit. What have you “CHANGED”? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 11, 2019, at 5:14 PM, Brian Hunt wrote: > > In my experience 25.4:1 denotes an open or possibly shorte

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Use Case Question - Support for multiple instances of WSJT-X

2019-08-20 Thread Nr4c
on VFO A you don’t touch VFO C. What’s to gain in this scenario? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 20, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Dave wrote: > > Dave, > > Will be interesting to hear official answer from Elecraft. > > A competitor’s radio does exactly what Logan outl

Re: [Elecraft] K3S, no line output on 1/8" jack

2019-08-20 Thread Nr4c
LinOut is also on the USB cable. It would show as Audio CODEC on computer sound input devices. Usually, USB IN/OUT use will disable if the 1/8 jacks are used (according to manual). Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 20, 2019, at 1:59 PM, Bob wrote: > > Hi, > > I'v

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Coax size requirements

2019-08-20 Thread Nr4c
RG-8X will be fine. LMR-240 is also a good choice, a little less loss. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 20, 2019, at 3:11 PM, Carter Craigie wrote: > > Hello friends, > > I am contemplating buying a KPA500 amplifier/tuner Combo, and driving it > from my Elec

Re: [Elecraft] KX4 Features ??

2019-08-20 Thread Nr4c
I think you’re going to have to wait a bit for this one. The KX2 kinda slipped in there with a lot of bang fit the buck. And in a real small package. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 20, 2019, at 12:55 PM, Doug Hensley wrote: > > With the KX3 now aging from its 2012 d

Re: [Elecraft] K3 options compatible with K4D

2019-08-22 Thread Nr4c
I doubt it. Where the TX MON board go? There’s no O3 and no SVGA module. I too wonder about the sensor. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 21, 2019, at 7:09 PM, Charlie T wrote: > > > Sorry if this has been already answered, but are there any K3/K3S options > that

Re: [Elecraft] How much power can a KPA500 handle in bypass?

2019-08-22 Thread Nr4c
Yeah, the group. We could take a vote. Or just ask Elecraft directly. This seems more of a tech support question to me. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 21, 2019, at 11:49 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote: > > Well, if you overdrive it in operate mode it just drops out to st

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Coax size requirements

2019-08-22 Thread Nr4c
But it’s on the INTERNET! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 22, 2019, at 8:14 AM, K8TE wrote: > > The current version of the KAT500 manual is Rev C6 (3/8/17) and directs users > to connect the power cable to "the station 11 to 15 VDC power supply". This &

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Sharing KPA500/KAT500 with K3S and KX3?

2019-08-20 Thread Nr4c
panel). Make your own adapter. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 20, 2019, at 9:32 AM, Kevin McQuiggin (SFU) wrote: > > I have a KX3 and a brand new KPA500/KAT500 and have this question too! > > 73, > > Kevin VE7ZD/K7MCQ > > Sent from my iPad &

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Output Variation

2019-08-24 Thread Nr4c
What about a dummy load? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 24, 2019, at 7:56 PM, Jim McCook wrote: > > Eric, > > If the attenuator had more attenuation that caused the drive to be closer to > the K-3 output I would think this would reduce the sensitivity of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & K3S for sale

2019-08-27 Thread Nr4c
Also note that K3 serial numbers ended in the 9### range. K3S serial numbers began with 10,000. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 27, 2019, at 5:53 AM, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP > wrote: > > I wish Elecraft the best of luck with the K4, and I am sure they will sell a &

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 on digital modes

2019-08-30 Thread Nr4c
Yes. It has been mentioned on this list that the KPA500 is designed to be most efficient at 500 Watts and running at lower power does not mean saving the amp. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 29, 2019, at 3:11 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > My KPA500 runs from a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 not working on receive

2019-08-22 Thread Nr4c
Turn RF Gain to Zero dB??? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 22, 2019, at 8:01 PM, Rick Dettinger wrote: > > My KX3, SN 3271, is completely dead on receive. The transmitter, side tone > and monitor control are working as ever. Everything on the front screen >

Re: [Elecraft] Width adjustment of Manual Notch Filter on K3S

2019-09-11 Thread Nr4c
Could you switch to “other” time slot so you don’t TX at same time? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 11, 2019, at 5:02 PM, Ken Bandy, KJ9B wrote: > > Hello. Is it possible to manually adjust anything other than the position > of the notch filter on the K3S. I recently

Re: [Elecraft] Low activity

2019-09-13 Thread Nr4c
Are we still looking for a Nov/Dec shipping date? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 13, 2019, at 3:50 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: > > In the meantime, the rest of us are too busy daydreaming about being able to > go K4ing … :-) > > Grant NQ5T > KX3 (8342)/K

Re: [Elecraft] K3 original - ALC erratic

2019-09-16 Thread Nr4c
Try reducing the output level from the computer to about one third from the bottom of the scale. This will give you finer resolution with the LinIn control on the radio giving you finer control. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 16, 2019, at 1:17 AM, David Gilbert wr

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