Re: [Elecraft] MCU 4.51 NB

[Ted Bryant]

Was v4.51 sent to the 4.50 testers?  If so, I missed it.

The major difference I've noticed with 4.50 is that cw signals, especially
the low level ones, now seem much cleaner.

73, Ted W4NZ


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of W0MU Mike Fatchett
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2012 11:22 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] MCU 4.51 NB


I did not mean to imply that the NB had changed from 4.50 to 4.51.  My
comment was from 4.48 to 4.5X.

I can see how you read it differently though.

I have not noticed a change in the NB from .50 to .51

Mike W0MU

W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net


On 5/12/2012 6:30 AM, Toby Pennington wrote:
 Mike,  you could be correct.  This morning I seem to have a little
distortion in the NB  which I did not notice before.  It's not bad,  but a
little is there.

 I may go back to 4.50 just to check it out.

 Toby  W4CAk



 I just got it tonight.  I have not had much chance to compare but the NB
 in 4.50 is much better!  A curious unexpected side effect!

 Mike W0MU

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Dual Watch

[Ted Bryant]

...As instituted in most 'I' brand radios, it is useless, IMHO, because it
it not possible to tell which signal is on which frequency...

Sure it is.  Just use the BALance control to pan the audio from MAIN to SUB
vfo. (Full CCW = Main only, Full CW = SUB only)

73, Ted W4NZ


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Ralph Parker
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2012 2:24 AM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Dual Watch


 The ability to listen to two different frequencies...

We need a definition of dual watch.

As instituted in most 'I' brand radios, it is useless, IMHO, because it it
not possible to tell which signal is on which frequency.

Some 'E' brand and 'Y' brand radios allow one to hear a different frequency
in each ear (or speaker), which is really the only way to tell who's where.

I have no plans for a KX3 and have not read the manual, so I don't know how
dual watch works in that radio.

Ralph, VE7XF

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Re: [Elecraft] Dueling CQ During Mixed Mode 10 Meter Contest

[Ted Bryant]

This will work in N1MM Logger with two radios (SO2R)

Season's Greetings,
Ted W4NZ

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Jim Rhodes
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 9:57 AM
To: DR
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Dueling CQ During Mixed Mode 10 Meter Contest


You know, it might just work. You have 2 entry windows and 2 rigs defined.
I am not home till Fri but will try it it then. Have to define 2 sets of
messages using only what keys you get. Would be killer if it works.

Jim K0XU Sent from my Xoom tablet
On Dec 24, 2012 5:01 AM, Jim Rhodes jimk...@gmail.com wrote:

 In RTTY contests we can define the 2 receivers as 2 different radios (2
 instances of K3 in ports using same com port) I have not heard of anyone
 doing this in any other mode and certainly not in mixed mode. But it might
 be possible for the WriteLog code to be updated to allow this. Doesn't
 happen in too many contests though. It would be waaay cool.

 Jim K0XU Sent from my Xoom tablet
 On Dec 24, 2012 12:35 AM, DR kg...@sbcglobal.net wrote:

 I was hoping that there would be dueling CQ mode in Writelog when
 operating both
 CW and Phone during the recent 10 meter contest.  During slow times, I
 wanted
 Writelog to alternate log entry focus between CW and Phone while
 alternately
 transmitting CQ in CW using the K1EL keyer, and then in Phone using a
 prerecorded wav file.  I realize that there is a mode change involved but
 I
 thought that it might be possible given that everything occurs on the
 same band.

 Is this possible in any of the modern day contest logging programs?

 73,
 Dave KG0US
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX Audio

[Ted Bryant]

Bill,

Are you using headphones or a speaker?  And can you please describe?

73, Ted W4NZ



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 9:48 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX Audio

I am mostly a rag chewer and enjoy armchair copy audio. To that end, I
found the K3 was sadly lacking in good receive audio. Too much hiss and too
tinny sounding. In a word, tiring to listen to for long periods of time.

I thought about giving up and going back to my trusty TS480 with its
inherent excellent audio. However, as good as the 480 is, when the chips are
down for lousy conditions, the K3 shines. It is so flexible in operation.

Therein lies the K3's strengths - flexible.

I spend a long time trying many different settings with the K3 (learning a
lot about the K3's operations along the way), I eventually found some
settings of the K3's menus that do the job for me. My settings can be found
at:

http://www.w2blc.net/K3.htm

However, note these are my settings, and you may not like them. They are
meant for the 75 and 40 meter rag chewer - not the typical DX or contest
settings.  Your enjoyment may vary.

I had a long-term power outage here the other day and had to resort to using
the 480 (which had been gathering dust for several months). It works very
well and does the job well for me - however - (yes, however) it just doesn't
do as well as the K3 when it comes to summer static and adjacent channel
interference. It doesn't have a P3 either.

This got a little longer than I intended, but the K3 is the best rig I have
ever used - and I have been using for over well fifty years.

Bill W2BLC

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX Audio

[Ted Bryant]

Ok, I see it on your website.

73, Ted W4NZ

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From: Ted Bryant [mailto:w...@comcast.net] 
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 11:02 AM
To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 RX Audio

Bill,

Are you using headphones or a speaker?  And can you please describe?

73, Ted W4NZ



-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2013 9:48 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX Audio

I am mostly a rag chewer and enjoy armchair copy audio. To that end, I
found the K3 was sadly lacking in good receive audio. Too much hiss and too
tinny sounding. In a word, tiring to listen to for long periods of time.

I thought about giving up and going back to my trusty TS480 with its
inherent excellent audio. However, as good as the 480 is, when the chips are
down for lousy conditions, the K3 shines. It is so flexible in operation.

Therein lies the K3's strengths - flexible.

I spend a long time trying many different settings with the K3 (learning a
lot about the K3's operations along the way), I eventually found some
settings of the K3's menus that do the job for me. My settings can be found
at:

http://www.w2blc.net/K3.htm

However, note these are my settings, and you may not like them. They are
meant for the 75 and 40 meter rag chewer - not the typical DX or contest
settings.  Your enjoyment may vary.

I had a long-term power outage here the other day and had to resort to using
the 480 (which had been gathering dust for several months). It works very
well and does the job well for me - however - (yes, however) it just doesn't
do as well as the K3 when it comes to summer static and adjacent channel
interference. It doesn't have a P3 either.

This got a little longer than I intended, but the K3 is the best rig I have
ever used - and I have been using for over well fifty years.

Bill W2BLC

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Re: [Elecraft] KUSB - non radio question

[Ted Bryant]

Fred,

For the port to show up in Device Manager you have to have the device
(WinKey? K3?) plugged into the usb port.  Be sure to check the power options
for that usb port when you do identify it.  Disable any Windoze power down
options.

73, Ted W4NZ


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Jensen
Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 10:35 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] KUSB - non radio question

I need to use my wife's computer in the NAQP CW, mine is in the hospital for
a fan transplant.

How do I get XP to recognize the KUSB [mine is somewhat old, I think it's
Prolific].  I've downloaded both FTDI and Prolific drivers from Elecraft,
they seem to install, but I don't see any Ports in the device manager.

I can live with just one port to the radio, I'll key on the DTR/RTS lines
and skip the Winkey.  Just need to find a way to get Windoze to recognize
the port ... any port ... I can make N1MM go there.

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013
- www.cqp.org


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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0

[Ted Bryant]

...With the K3 remote functionality, will it be possible to receive on the
remote K3 and transmit on the local K3?...

For contesting, most contest rules prohibit the use of remote receivers.
Usually the rules require that all equipment (except antennas) must lie
within a 500 meter diameter circle.

73, Ted W4NZ



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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of N2TK, Tony
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 1:24 PM
To: 'Wayne Burdick'; 'Gregg Marco W6IZT'
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/0


I hope we can't do that. I feel you either receive/transit from the remote
site or receive/transmit from the local site. From a contester and Dxer
perspective I do not like the idea of mixing the two. There may be other
reasons to mix, and I may be being shortsighted on this.
73,
N2TK, Tony

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 11:56 AM
To: Gregg Marco W6IZT
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/0

Not at present. This may be possible, but I can't promise it.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


http://www.elecraft.com

On Jan 16, 2012, at 8:20 AM, Gregg Marco W6IZT w6i...@bellsouth.net
wrote:

 With the K3 remote functionality, will it be possible to receive on
 the remote K3 and transmit on the local K3?



 Gregg

 W6IZT

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/0

[Ted Bryant]

Sorry to hear the station closed. I was there from September 1966 through
March 1967.  Ate a lot of pizza in that lobby. Drank some coffee, too.  Lots
of good memories.

The 3 element 40m Telrex was a real flame thrower then.  Btw, I thought that
rhombic was pointed at Honolulu.

73, Ted W4NZ


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of N2TK, Tony
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 6:04 PM
To: 'Mike Markowski'; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/0


Ron,
The shack looks like it didn't change much like it was in the 60's? Used to
run MARS phone patch traffic. I had thought the Rhombic was 3-curtain?
Tnx for the pix.

By the way, I don't remember for sure, but didn't Ft. Lewis, WA MARS station
have a Rhombic on base and another Rhombic in OR tied together for dual
diversity? I vaguely remember something about this. It was for phone patch
traffic to Southeast Asia.

73,
N2TK, Tony

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Markowski
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 5:26 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/0

Ron,

That's just how K2USA, Fort Monmouth, NJ, worked until the base closed down
forever a few months ago.  I've previously posted to this list how much I
enjoyed operating on their 700' rhombic when there, and it was always using
my own call.  Sometimes I used my K1, sometimes a borrowed Ten-Tec Jupiter,
and what a shack!

(Some pics from my last time there June '10 are at:

 http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/monmouth/   )

73,
Mike ab3ap

On 01/16/2012 05:17 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
 [...]Also, companies like Lockheed and many Colleges had very nice Ham
 club stations for just that purpose. IIRC, visitors operated K6USA
 under their own calls.

 Ron AC7AC

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Re: [Elecraft] Help

[Ted Bryant]

The Home link at the bottom of every posted message will take you to a
page with a link to the archives.

73, Ted W4NZ


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WA5ZNU
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 4:21 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Help


A list of all archives and web-based readers is here:

http://www.elecraft.com/elist.html

Leigh/WA5ZNU



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Re: [Elecraft] K3: CW in SSB mode broken?

[Ted Bryant]

Have you tried plugging a straight key into the KEY jack to see if it sends
cw on ssb that way?

Mine works (v4.39) with a paddle or straight key, vox or ptt, any band.

73, Ted W4NZ


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Frank R. Oppedijk
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 4:04 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: CW in SSB mode broken?


Gary and others,

Yes, I momentarily saw it working okay on 6 meters when I did a brief
transmission on that band.

Unfortunately, as I don't have an antenna for 6 meters, the K3
encountered a high SWR there. And now it outputs only about 5 watts
on each band (also in CW mode) when I've dialed an output power less
than 12W. If I select a power level over 12W, so the KPA100 should
kick in, I get no output whatsoever.

So maybe I broke something now. :-(

Or the cryptic bug has manifested itself in the CW mode too.

Any ideas whether I could do a software reset of the radio?

Fingers crossed here now...

Frank PA4N


At 21:36 31/01/2012, you wrote:
Hi Frank.

I have the same problem: CW in SSB no longer works on K3#2887 running
firmware 4.39.  I raised this on the reflector some months back and went
around the loop changing config settings, PTT, QRQ etc.  I did manage to
fix
it temporarily by restoring the K3 firmware configs, but annoyingly it has
packed up again since then.

I *think* CW-in-SSB it might still work on some bands, not others.  At
least, that's what I found last time I checked - I haven't checked lately.

I suspect there might be a cryptic bug in the firmware (the best kind!).

73
Gary  ZL2iFB


  -Original Message-
  From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-
  boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Frank R. Oppedijk
  Sent: Wednesday, 1 February 2012 7:48 a.m.
  To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: CW in SSB mode broken?
 
  Hi Ken,
 
  No, I think not. If I assert PTT and speak, I see plenty output power.
If
I
  switch to CW mode and make CW, I see plenty output power.
  So it cannot be that...
 
 
  At 19:44 31/01/2012, Rose wrote:
  Is the PWR set to 0?
  
  73!
  
  Ken - K0PP
  mailto:elecraftcov...@gmail.comelecraftcov...@gmail.com
  On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 6:24 PM, Frank R. Oppedijk
  mailto:fr...@qrd.nlfr...@qrd.nl wrote:
  Hi,
  
  I'm not asserting PTT. If I did, I'd indeed be transmitting SSB, as
  can be clearly heard on the monitor. So it must be yet something
else...
  
  
  
  At 19:13 31/01/2012, you wrote:
   Even with VOX on, if you assert PTT along with CW keying, you will be
   transmitting in SSB mode, not CW. Try disconnecting PTT and see if it
   works...
   
~iain / N6ML
   
   
   On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 10:01 AM, Frank R. Oppedijk
   mailto:fr...@qrd.nlfr...@qrd.nl wrote:
 Hi Greg,

 Yes, I have tried with VOX on. I see the red TX led on the K3 come
 on, I see the leftmost bar in the RF output lcd bar come on. But
no
 RF output on my external SWR meter. That SWR *does* show RF
  output
 when I speak into the mike, or when I switch to CW mode and make
  CW.


 At 18:35 31/01/2012, Greg wrote:
Frank.  Do you have VOX turned on or are you asserting PTT when
sending the CW?

73
Greg
AB7R


On 1/31/12, Frank R. Oppedijk mailto:fr...@qrd.nlfr...@qrd.nl
  wrote:
  Hi group,
 
  Some time ago, I used to be able to send CW while in SSB mode,
but
  it
  no longer works. I do have the SSB +CW option on (press 1 in
  CONFIG:CW WGHT), and do have the CW sidetone when I key my
  paddle
  while in SSB mode. But the K3 does not produce RF output. I'm
using
  firmware version 04.39.
 
  Did anyone else notice this? Have I missed something?


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Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

[Ted Bryant]

Ralph,

http://n1mm.hamdocs.com/tiki-index.php?page=Interfacing+Basicsstructure=N1M
M+Logger+Documentation

73, Ted W4NZ


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Ralph Parker
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 2:53 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question


Back in my NA days (under DOS), I used the serial and then the printer port
to key the radio via a simple transistor interface.
When I switched to N1MM (under XP), I used a microHAM interface to avoid
the stuttering, and to exchange info (frequency, etc.) with the radio, as
well as send perfect CW via the built-in Winkey interface.

I understand that N1MM can key the radio directly, but can it exchange info
with the radio via the RS-232 port? I've never tried it.

Ralph, VE7XF
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Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question

[Ted Bryant]

So, how do you avoid the truncation?

Btw, copy and paste works.

Ted W4NZ

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Tony Estep
Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 6:25 PM
To: Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question


On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 5:06 PM, David Christ radio...@mchsi.com wrote:
... put your link between angle brackets link

 Example:


http://n1mm.hamdocs.com/tiki-index.php?page=Interfacing+Basicsstructure=N1
M
 M+Logger+Documentation

===
Unfortunately, that doesn't work either, sad to say. Ah well

Tony KT0NY

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net cancellation

[Ted Bryant]

...It is a pity that the Elecraft CW net had to be cancelled because QRM
from contests would have overwhelmed it...

In keeping with the emergency preparedness aspects of this, doesn't the net
have a backup frequency for just such occasions as this?  The WARC bands are
contest-free.

(Or...could it be that the cancellation was more due to most of the net
members playing in the contest?)

Ted W4NZ


-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of John Ragle
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 7:50 AM
To: elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net cancellation


Since when do pre-programmed memory buttons and logging software
constitute crisp operating practices?

In the case of actual public service, observing net protocol and careful
listening/transmitting are the important factors, along with
properly-prepared emergency hardware.

I am not opposed to contests per se, but when the calendar is completely
dominated by this kind of activity, I think it is out of control, as
N5GE observes.

It is a pity that the Elecraft CW net had to be cancelled because QRM
from contests would have overwhelmed it.

John Ragle -- W1ZI

/=/

On 2/20/2012 3:08 AM, David Gilbert wrote:
 snip...I'd offer the opinion that crisp operating
 practices learned in contesting beat casual roundtable chats with
 friends hands down...end snip

 Dave   AB7E



 On 2/20/2012 12:25 AM, John Ragle wrote:
 Prompted by some of the comments about contests and complaints under
 this topic, I second this sentiment with a vengeance. As I have written
 to the reflector before, I think these do not go very far toward
 justifying the spectrum space that we have been given by the public, and
 they mean that I simply have to shut down my HF operations when there is
 a big contest weekend. (Fortunately, the VHF/UHF contests are more
 neighborly.)

 John Ragle -- W1ZI

 /=/

 On 2/20/2012 1:34 AM, n...@n5ge.com wrote:
 As far as contests are concerned, I believe they are out of control,
 but that's
 MY opinion...
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Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 a fun radio to operate ?

[Ted Bryant]

Is the K3 a fun radio to operate?  - Absolutely !!
Are there other fun radios to operate? - Absolutely !!

Now, can we have FUN and make some QSO's (while we have a few sunspots)! 

For example, come play in K6VVA's Locust QSO Party
(http://www.k6vva.com/lqp/) which is tonight at 0200-0259z.


73, Ted W4NZ


-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1:56 PM
To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 a fun radio to operate ?


On Jan 16, 2013, at 10:49 AM, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote:

 On 1/16/2013 10:03 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
 My question is what is a fun radio?  I have heard that some think the K3,
being somewhat menu driven, is not a fun radio where as something like a
Yaesu with a button and knob for every function is fun.
 
 You have heard wrong.  The radio is VERY easy to operate.  Menus on the K3
are used to change SETUP functions -- that is, to tailor the radio to the
way you want to use it.
 


No Jim, I have heard right.  I hear a lot of people say that the K3 is menu
driven and therefore not easy to operate.  On Eham for example, just about
every time someone suggests the K3 as a good radio to have, someone else or
multiple someones will raise that complaint about the K3.  If I am in some
QSO and give my rig as the K3 someone might ask if it is hard to use with
the menus and all that.

But, you have me pegged wrong though.  I am not saying it is hard to
operate.  I love my K3 and I would not switch away from it for any radio
that now exists (I may switch to something yet to be built and most likely
something new and improved like an Elecraft K4 or K5 or whatever.  But, the
fact is, among those who have not used a K3, this one complaint about it
versus other radios like yaesus or whatever seems to be a stickler.  I agree
that it is not well founded but it does exist.

Disclaimer:  I own a KX1, KX3, K3, P3, KPA500, KAT500 and several of the
mini-module kits.

phil

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Feature Request

[Ted Bryant]

If you are using N1MM Logger software, put the {CLEARRIT} macro in your Run
F3 message.  In the RUN mode it will reset the RIT after every QSO.

73, Ted W4NZ


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Rick Tavan N6XI
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2011 11:54 AM
To: W6SX Hank Garretson
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Feature Request


Neat idea, Hank!

On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 4:23 PM, W6SX Hank Garretson w...@arrl.net wrote:


 It would be wonderful if there were a CONFIG option to have CWT SPOT
 zero beat using RIT instead of VFO A. This would be very useful
 during contests when CQing.



--
Rick Tavan N6XI
Truckee, CA

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Re: [Elecraft] An Antenna Problem I Can't Figure Out

[Ted Bryant]

Have you checked it with an antenna analyzer like an MFJ? That will show where 
your setup is resonant.  Is the tripod sitting on grass or concrete?? It must 
be on grass or dirt to work properly.

73, Ted W4NZ


-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Bill Drobnes
Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 10:06 PM
To: Dale Putnam; Guy Olinger K2AV
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] An Antenna Problem I Can't Figure Out


Thanks Guy.The coax and connectors seem to check out OK, and I switched the 
coax with a brand new one and got the same result.Also,  this coax worked fine 
with a Yaesu ATAS 120 antenna I sold (unfortunately) last weekend.73, Bill





--- On Sun, 8/28/11, Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net wrote:

From: Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] An Antenna Problem I Can't Figure Out
To: Dale Putnam daleput...@hotmail.com
Cc: bdrob...@yahoo.com, elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Sunday, August 28, 2011, 3:57 AM

This sounds like a PL259 on one or the other end that is incorrectly dressed 
and soldered.  I would guess something wrong in the PL259 that attaches to the 
K3.  Before you throw the K3 in the drink, use a different piece of coax.  All 
it takes is a very small gap that does not show up on an analyzer, but is arced 
across by 100 watts, or a short that makes contact when you bend it to get to 
the K3, or yada, yada, yada.  

Mechanical problems with coax, plugs, jumpers, cords and adapters, etc. are by 
far the most common problem with ham setups. 
73, Guy.

On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 9:44 PM, Dale Putnam daleput...@hotmail.com wrote:



Hi Bill,

  Just to be sure I understand, With the coax connected to the tripod, the 
antenna connected to the tripod, with the only connection left to connect would 
be the coax to the radio... if you measure across the coax there is no short? 
And there is conductivity from the pin to the antenna?


Just making sure I understand,

Thanks,



--... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy



 Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:34:32 -0700

 From: bdrob...@yahoo.com

 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

 Subject: [Elecraft] An Antenna Problem I Can't Figure Out



 I am trying to temporarily use a 20 m Hamstick on my

 Outbacker  tripod.  The base I am using checks out fine with

 nothing attached. In other words, the top where the antenna screws in shorts

 with the pin on the UHF connector on the bottom of the base and is isolated

 from the tripod. When I connect a non-terminated coax to the base connector

 everything continues to check out as above. However, as soon as I connect the

 other end of the coax to ANT 1 of the K3, everything is shorted together (the

 top where the antenna screws in shorts with the tripod) and the KPA500 shows

 infinite SWR. The Hamstick folks couldn’t figure it out and HRO here in 
 Phoenix

 was kind enough to exchange the Hamstick for another, with no effect. Any 
 ideas

 and/or explanations? Thanks and 73, Bill N4IEZ / F4WAE




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Re: [Elecraft] K3 SPLIT+2

[Ted Bryant]

You don't need a macro in N1MM, Stewart. The feature is already there.

In N1MM, type ALT+F7 and it will open a window where you enter the kHz
offset from the low end band edge.  For example on 40m if a DX station says
he's listening on 7234, type ALT+F7 then type 234 in the window.  Hit ENTER
and the K3's VFO B is put on 7234 and the K3 is put in the SPLIT mode.
Hitting Alt+F7 again and hitting Enter with the window empty clears the
split and puts everything back on VFO A.

Simple and efficient.  No diddling with the K3's buttons. And it works for
any split, 2kHz or 200kHz, doesn't matter, just type it in.

73, Ted W4NZ


-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Stewart
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 4:56 AM
To: John Oppenheimer; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 SPLIT+2


I must set up a macro in N1MM for SPLIT. The number of times
instead of holding the button to select or cancel SPLIT I just pressed
it and made VFO B = VFO A   !! G !!

It's the only something I really HATE about my K3.

Why not use the NOR/REV button hold instead ?

73
Stewart G3RXQ

Grumpy, because I am tired after 42 hours operating in CQWW !

On Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:50:44 -0500, John Oppenheimer wrote:
 SPLIT+2 is my second favorite MACRO

 PF1 = SPKR+PH # Very useful if using the back panel phone jacks.
 PF2 = SPLIT+2

 The SPLIT+2 is so valuable, why is it not a standard front panel
 setting? Maybe AB triple hit. Or a new option for the AB double hit to
 also do the +2 and SPLIT on. And free up PF# for the next favorite macro.

 With the P3, it is so nice. Enter SPLIT+2 and the RED VFO B marker turns
 on with it's +2 offset frequency. Really nice single button user
 friendly SPLIT transition!

 John, KN5L

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 SPLIT+2

[Ted Bryant]

...The other thing I was looking for was the ability to directly enter a
frequency into VFO B...

Hi Stewart,

First, you must be configured for SO2V (single-radio, two-vfo), then in the
callsign field of the Entry window type a forward slash, / + the
frequency, ie. /28450 and it will put VFO B on that frequency.

73, Ted W4NZ


-Original Message-
From: Stewart [mailto:stew...@twinwood.me]
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 8:10 AM
To: Stewart; Ted Bryant; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 SPLIT+2


Tried it, works a treat !

73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:48:35 GMT, Stewart wrote:
 Hi Ted,
 Many thanks for the info. I thought that I knew N1MM quite well, but
 I had missed that feature. When my head recovers from the contest I will
 try it.

 The other thing I was looking for was the ability to directly enter a
frequency
 into VFO B, however it looks like the only way to do it is by entering in
VFO A
 and swapping (unless someone knows different :-))

 73
 Stewart G3RXQ

 On Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:28:48 -0400, Ted Bryant wrote:
 You don't need a macro in N1MM, Stewart. The feature is already there.

 In N1MM, type ALT+F7 and it will open a window where you enter the kHz
 offset from the low end band edge.  For example on 40m if a DX station
says
 he's listening on 7234, type ALT+F7 then type 234 in the window.  Hit
ENTER
 and the K3's VFO B is put on 7234 and the K3 is put in the SPLIT mode.
 Hitting Alt+F7 again and hitting Enter with the window empty clears the
 split and puts everything back on VFO A.

 Simple and efficient.  No diddling with the K3's buttons. And it works
for
 any split, 2kHz or 200kHz, doesn't matter, just type it in.

 73, Ted W4NZ


 -Original Message-
 From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
 [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Stewart
 Sent: Monday, October 31, 2011 4:56 AM
 To: John Oppenheimer; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 SPLIT+2


 I must set up a macro in N1MM for SPLIT. The number of times
 instead of holding the button to select or cancel SPLIT I just pressed
 it and made VFO B = VFO A   !! G !!

 It's the only something I really HATE about my K3.

 Why not use the NOR/REV button hold instead ?

 73
 Stewart G3RXQ

 Grumpy, because I am tired after 42 hours operating in CQWW !

 On Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:50:44 -0500, John Oppenheimer wrote:
 SPLIT+2 is my second favorite MACRO

 PF1 = SPKR+PH # Very useful if using the back panel phone jacks.
 PF2 = SPLIT+2

 The SPLIT+2 is so valuable, why is it not a standard front panel
 setting? Maybe AB triple hit. Or a new option for the AB double hit to
 also do the +2 and SPLIT on. And free up PF# for the next favorite
macro.

 With the P3, it is so nice. Enter SPLIT+2 and the RED VFO B marker turns
 on with it's +2 offset frequency. Really nice single button user
 friendly SPLIT transition!

 John, KN5L

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Re: [Elecraft] AC Pole Interference

[Ted Bryant]

...whacking the pole with a sledge hammer... - Seriously!

In a presentation last September by noise expert K3RFI, he STRONGLY urged
people not do this.  It is DANGEROUS!! If there IS loose hardware and you
whack the pole that hardware could come down on you...and maybe along with
some hot conductors.

73, Ted W4NZ



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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Tony Estep
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 11:23 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] AC Pole Interference


On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 9:57 AM, pastor...@verizon.net 
pastor...@verizon.net wrote:

 ...found out that it was that particular pole.  What's amazing is that at
 10:15 PM the noise was gone...

===
I had a similar situation. Unfortunately, the problem wasn't with the pole.
It was some neighbor's appliance whose hash was being re-radiated from the
pole. Neither I nor the power company could ever figure it out.

However, if it is something loose on the pole, you may be able to verify it
by whacking the pole with a sledge hammer (seriously). If that makes the
noise start and stop, you can prove it to the electric company guy when/if
he comes out.

Good luck. Noise is the frustrating bane of the HF op.

73,
Tony KT0NY

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 suggestion...another

[Ted Bryant]

While discussion suggestions...

In the CQWW CW on 20m in the evening many of the Russian stations over the
polar path had tremendous flutter on their signals.  Found it was often
easier to copy them with the AGC on slow instead of fast. AGC is about
the only rough spot I've found with my K3.  And I've read all the
write-ups, tried the various settings, played with the rf gain, etc. Guess
I've sorta gotten use to it but believe there is still room for improvement.
The CQWW experience lead me to this thought:

What is the possiblity of having slow/medium/fast AGC settings for cw and
separate s/m/f settings for ssb?  Currently, for my hearing at least, if I
adjust Fast for cw it's often too fast for ssb; if I adjust Slow for ssb
it's too slow for cw. And Fast isn't always the best for cw nor is Slow
always the best for ssb.

73, Ted W4NZ


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 9:35 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 suggestion


Tony,

The power level is displayed if you change the Power knob even a small
amount - just rotate he knob a little to see the current power.

The bandwidth graphic already shows the bandwidth in use.  While it has
some granularity, it is still a good indicator of the DSP bandwidth.
The exact bandwidth and/or high-cut, low-cut frequencies (or
Shift/Width) are shown in the VFO B display when a change is made.   I
think what you are requesting is already there.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/29/2011 9:08 PM, ANTHONY JAPHA wrote:
 It would be great if the power level for the instant band was shown on the
display.  Particularly so for users who use different power levels on the
various bands.  Another thing that would be good to show is the bandwidth in
use, not only the filter selected.  Maybe both.
 Tnx and 73,
 Tony, N2UN

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 suggestion...another

[Ted Bryant]

Hi Don,

Thanks for your reply.  Yes, I do like the flexibility in adjusting the K3's
AGC parameters.  But, I've often found situations where the AGC
characteristics of my ProIII sitting beside it allow me to copy stations
better. I have a hard time believing that firmware adjustments in the K3
couldn't offer even more options.

73, Ted W4NZ


-Original Message-
From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:27 PM
To: Ted Bryant
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 suggestion...another


Ted.

I suggest you stick with the contesters who almost universally use AGC
S with the K3.  The AGC characteristics for the K3 are more adjustable
than for most transceivers (see the K3 menu), and those menu parameters
become more important than the AGC attack and decay times.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/29/2011 10:30 PM, Ted Bryant wrote:
 While discussion suggestions...

 In the CQWW CW on 20m in the evening many of the Russian stations over the
 polar path had tremendous flutter on their signals.  Found it was often
 easier to copy them with the AGC on slow instead of fast. AGC is about
 the only rough spot I've found with my K3.  And I've read all the
 write-ups, tried the various settings, played with the rf gain, etc. Guess
 I've sorta gotten use to it but believe there is still room for
improvement.
 The CQWW experience lead me to this thought:

 What is the possiblity of having slow/medium/fast AGC settings for cw and
 separate s/m/f settings for ssb?  Currently, for my hearing at least, if I
 adjust Fast for cw it's often too fast for ssb; if I adjust Slow for ssb
 it's too slow for cw. And Fast isn't always the best for cw nor is Slow
 always the best for ssb.

 73, Ted W4NZ



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - WinkeyUSB Keying Issue

[Ted Bryant]

The WinKey is in standalone mode?  How is it powered?  If it's self-powered,
have you checked the battery?  Does it do this on BOTH keying outputs?

73, Ted W4NZ


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jed Petrovich
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2014 7:09 PM
To: Elecraft Email List
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - WinkeyUSB Keying Issue

Hello all:

For the past several months, there are times when my Winkey won't key my K3.
At first, it was after I'd change from SSB to CW. The WK sidetone is still
audible, but the rig won't key. Lately, I've had it quit in the middle of a
QSO as I'm sending. This morning, it happened when I tried to reply about
midway through the QSO. It seems to be happening with more frequency.

On Monday night, I did perform a reset/restore of the K3 configuration.

I've been able to get things going again by disconnecting the RCA end (K3 to
WK cable) from the back of the WK and shorting out the tip/ground. I can
then plug it back into the WK and continue. Also, it happens even with only
5 watts output.

I realize this is a odd issue, but hope someone may have had a similar
experience or can offer some tips for diagnosing the problem.

73,

Jed
AD7KG
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Re: [Elecraft] roofing filters

[Ted Bryant]

Is the 500hz filter turned ON in the CONFIG menu?  Are the filter gain and
offset set properly? 

73, Ted W4NZ

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Robert
'RC' Conley
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 10:46 AM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] roofing filters

I ordered a 500hz and 200hz filters for CW on K3 #8361 The 500hz does not
seem to function. The 2.7Khz works fine as does the 200hz the 500hz seems
dead any thoughts would be helpful. Yes they were installed properly RC
KC5WA

-- 

Wiol ono

Ham Radio!
IT IS MY ADDICTION

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

[Ted Bryant]

Instead of flashing the Delta-F LED that is on the far left of the radio,
would it not be more effective to flash the SPLT indicator, TX indicator
and arrow in the display just like the TX flashes when in test mode?
After all, this is where your attention is usually focused.  To be most
effective, do not make the flashing optional.
 
73, Ted W4NZ


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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne
Burdick
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 1:48 AM
To: Dwayne Rohmer
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on
keydown

I like it.

Wayne

On Feb 17, 2015, at 10:38 PM, Dwayne Rohmer djcaroh...@ntin.net wrote:

 How about CONFIG: DELTA-F LED (nor or FLASH)
 
 73,
 
 Dwayne WV5I
 
 On 2/18/2015 12:17 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
 I argued for this a long time ago, but Eric and others convinced me that
a flashing Delta-F LED would be too (!) annoying. Maybe they will recant,
given this discussion.
 
 Wayne
 N6KR
 
 
 
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 Why not flash the Delta f lamp when in split?
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Re: [Elecraft] k3 audio problem

[Ted Bryant]

Dick,

This sounds like a CW sidetone.  What are the CONFIG settings for the menu
item  PTT_KEY ?

73, Ted W4NZ


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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick
Blanchard II via Elecraft
Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2015 11:51 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] k3 audio problem

When I key the transmitter on SSB I hear a 700 or 800 hz tone being sent
along with the audio. Unable to figure out what is causing this. Any ideas?
Dick Blanchard, W1VVX
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Re: [Elecraft] headphone audio

[Ted Bryant]

Have you tried the headphone jack on the rear of the radio?  Does it work
OK?  If it does, the audio amp is ok.
73, Ted W4NZ


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Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 3:11 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] headphone audio

I've tried the 'phones in another rig and they are fine.
I fear the problem may be in the audio amp in the K3.
Thanks.
John
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Re: [Elecraft] Monitor in SSB sounds "crummy" K3s?

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 Is CONFIG: TX MON set to "nor" or "FAST"?  Whichever it is, try the other one.

73, Ted W4NZ

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Sent: Friday, July 01, 2016 5:59 PM
To: Gary; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Monitor in SSB sounds "crummy" K3s?

Everything from a Koss 40, Koss 45, Heil BM10 and even an old Turner 454C! And 
yes, I know about the bias issue. Again, they all sound good on a different 
radio (over the air) but horrible using MONITOR

Ken


At 02:50 PM 7/1/2016, Gary wrote:
>I imagine you have already set tx/rx EQ, set Bias on/off depending on 
>the mic insert?
>
>What is the model MIC?
>
>Gary
>
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>Sent: ‎2/‎07/‎2016 7:32 AM
>To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] Monitor in SSB sounds "crummy" K3s?
>
>Hi all
>
>I've been trying to set up a couple different microphones with my K3s 
>and have noticed they all sound horrible using MONITOR but on another 
>radio, they sound good. Specifically, it doesn't take much level before 
>they sound distorted, and way too."midrangy?" whereas listening to 
>it on 2 other local radios they sound fine.
>
>So am I overlooking something? I can't imagine the MONITOR audio path 
>would be that bad by design
>
>Ken
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receiver mush

[Ted Bryant]

Thanks  Joe, Randy and Ken.  But the CW QRQ says it is OFF.  There is no "+"
showing, either.

73, Ted W4NZ


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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe
Subich, W4TV
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2017 10:29 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receiver mush


Do you have QRQ mode selected (+ showing in the display)?

 From the Owner's Manual, page 54: > Filter passband SHIFT/LOCUT/HICUT
cannot be used when CW QRQ is in
> effect.

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 2/26/2017 10:13 AM, Ted Bryant wrote:
> In playing with Bob N6TV's suggested settings, I've discovered that on CW,
> neither the Shift->LO Cut nor the Width->HI Cut controls change functions
> when tapped.  They appear fixed at SHIFT and WIDTH.  Tapping them merely
> displays their current setting.  On SSB, they change and work as expected.
> Is there a parameter setting somewhere that affects this?  I've looked
> through the release notes but see nothing.
>
> Using the latest firmware: 5.57
>
> 73, Ted W4NZ
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim
> Brown
> Sent: Friday, February 24, 2017 1:54 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receiver mush
>
> On Thu,2/23/2017 6:32 PM, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
>> For reference, here are my preferred AGC and other settings for
contesting
> with a K3 and large CW pileups.
>
> Bob's a great op, so I really appreciate seeing his settings. But they're
> all run together in his email with no paragraphs or punctuation, so it's
> very hard to read. I copied his settings into a word processor and added
> paragraphs.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
> -   -   -  -   -   -   -
>
> First, set *CONFIG:TECH MD ON* to un-hide some AGC settings.Set
CONFIG:TECH
> MD OFF when finished, to eliminate distracting values from accidentally
> appearing in the SubRx display (PLL1, AFV, dBV, etc.)
>
> *AF GAIN LO* -- Cuts audio hiss.May not work with all headphones.OK on
Heil.
>
> *AF LIM 20* -- Only takes effect when AGC is OFF (rarely used)
>
> *AGC DCY Soft* -- Reduces AGC-induced IMD, recommended for pileups
>
> *AGC HLD 0.05* -- Slow AGC hold time (50 ms).Reduces AGC-induced IMD,
> recommended for pileups.Works with AGC-S only, no affect when using AGC-F.
>
> *AGC PLS NOR* -- Loud static pulses do not pump AGC
>
> *AGC SLP 010*-- A pretty "flat" AGC response curve.I may move this lower
> since pileups of loud guys can blend together, but I like this setting
> because it saves my ears.
>
> *AGC THR 010* -- AGC kicks in at about S-8.Signals lower than THR behave
as
> they would with AGC OFF ( +1 dB of RF = +1 dB of audio)
>
> *AGC -F 120* -- Factory default fast AGC decay rate (recovery time).Higher
=
> faster.Faster can be bad.
>
> *AGC -S 20*-- Factory default slow AGC decay rate (recovery time).Higher =
> faster.Faster can be bad.
>
> *RF GAIN at 3 O'Clock or less* except when all signals and band noise are
> very low (e.g. 10m)
>
> *AF GAIN* never higher than 3 O'Clock
>
> *AFX OFF*
>
> *NR OFF*
>
> *NB OFF*
>
> *RIT OFF*
>
> *XIT OFF*
>
>
> FL1 to FL5 BW set to match labeled filter bandwidth exactly, not wider or
> narrower.
>
> Use *AGC-F* or *AGC-S* for CW, whatever works best for you.
>
> Use *AGC-S* for SSB.
>
> CW Pitch 500 (or to taste), IF shift centered (on CW)
>
> 500 Hz InRad 8-pole filter on CW
>
> 2.8 kHz 8-pole filter on SSB (1.8 8-pole when bands crowded, *must move IF
> SHIFT lower for pleasing audio*)
>
> Use *XFIL* button to toggle between filters and reset the IF shift, rather
> than NOR (hold) button
>
> *PREamp ON* for 15m and up, *PREamp OFF* for all other bands
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receiver mush

[Ted Bryant]

In playing with Bob N6TV's suggested settings, I've discovered that on CW,
neither the Shift->LO Cut nor the Width->HI Cut controls change functions
when tapped.  They appear fixed at SHIFT and WIDTH.  Tapping them merely
displays their current setting.  On SSB, they change and work as expected.
Is there a parameter setting somewhere that affects this?  I've looked
through the release notes but see nothing.

Using the latest firmware: 5.57

73, Ted W4NZ


-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim
Brown
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2017 1:54 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receiver mush

On Thu,2/23/2017 6:32 PM, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> For reference, here are my preferred AGC and other settings for contesting
with a K3 and large CW pileups.

Bob's a great op, so I really appreciate seeing his settings. But they're
all run together in his email with no paragraphs or punctuation, so it's
very hard to read. I copied his settings into a word processor and added
paragraphs.

73, Jim K9YC

-   -   -  -   -   -   -

First, set *CONFIG:TECH MD ON* to un-hide some AGC settings.Set CONFIG:TECH
MD OFF when finished, to eliminate distracting values from accidentally
appearing in the SubRx display (PLL1, AFV, dBV, etc.)

*AF GAIN LO* -- Cuts audio hiss.May not work with all headphones.OK on Heil.

*AF LIM 20* -- Only takes effect when AGC is OFF (rarely used)

*AGC DCY Soft* -- Reduces AGC-induced IMD, recommended for pileups

*AGC HLD 0.05* -- Slow AGC hold time (50 ms).Reduces AGC-induced IMD,
recommended for pileups.Works with AGC-S only, no affect when using AGC-F.

*AGC PLS NOR* -- Loud static pulses do not pump AGC

*AGC SLP 010*-- A pretty "flat" AGC response curve.I may move this lower
since pileups of loud guys can blend together, but I like this setting
because it saves my ears.

*AGC THR 010* -- AGC kicks in at about S-8.Signals lower than THR behave as
they would with AGC OFF ( +1 dB of RF = +1 dB of audio)

*AGC -F 120* -- Factory default fast AGC decay rate (recovery time).Higher =
faster.Faster can be bad.

*AGC -S 20*-- Factory default slow AGC decay rate (recovery time).Higher =
faster.Faster can be bad.

*RF GAIN at 3 O'Clock or less* except when all signals and band noise are
very low (e.g. 10m)

*AF GAIN* never higher than 3 O'Clock

*AFX OFF*

*NR OFF*

*NB OFF*

*RIT OFF*

*XIT OFF*


FL1 to FL5 BW set to match labeled filter bandwidth exactly, not wider or
narrower.

Use *AGC-F* or *AGC-S* for CW, whatever works best for you.

Use *AGC-S* for SSB.

CW Pitch 500 (or to taste), IF shift centered (on CW)

500 Hz InRad 8-pole filter on CW

2.8 kHz 8-pole filter on SSB (1.8 8-pole when bands crowded, *must move IF
SHIFT lower for pleasing audio*)

Use *XFIL* button to toggle between filters and reset the IF shift, rather
than NOR (hold) button

*PREamp ON* for 15m and up, *PREamp OFF* for all other bands

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receiver mush

[Ted Bryant]

Hello F5VJC,

 

Yes!  You are correct.  Thank you.  That solved the problem.

 

73, Ted W4NZ

 

 

From: F5vjc [mailto:foxfive@gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2017 11:48 AM
To: Ted Bryant
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receiver mush

 

CONFIG PB CTRL SHIFT (set to .05) if set to .01 will cause this.

 

73 F5VJC

 

 

On 26 February 2017 at 16:13, Ted Bryant <w...@comcast.net> wrote:

In playing with Bob N6TV's suggested settings, I've discovered that on CW,
neither the Shift->LO Cut nor the Width->HI Cut controls change functions
when tapped.  They appear fixed at SHIFT and WIDTH.  Tapping them merely
displays their current setting.  On SSB, they change and work as expected.
Is there a parameter setting somewhere that affects this?  I've looked
through the release notes but see nothing.

Using the latest firmware: 5.57

73, Ted W4NZ


-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim
Brown
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2017 1:54 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receiver mush

On Thu,2/23/2017 6:32 PM, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> For reference, here are my preferred AGC and other settings for contesting
with a K3 and large CW pileups.

Bob's a great op, so I really appreciate seeing his settings. But they're
all run together in his email with no paragraphs or punctuation, so it's
very hard to read. I copied his settings into a word processor and added
paragraphs.

73, Jim K9YC

-   -   -  -   -   -   -

First, set *CONFIG:TECH MD ON* to un-hide some AGC settings.Set CONFIG:TECH
MD OFF when finished, to eliminate distracting values from accidentally
appearing in the SubRx display (PLL1, AFV, dBV, etc.)

*AF GAIN LO* -- Cuts audio hiss.May not work with all headphones.OK on Heil.

*AF LIM 20* -- Only takes effect when AGC is OFF (rarely used)

*AGC DCY Soft* -- Reduces AGC-induced IMD, recommended for pileups

*AGC HLD 0.05* -- Slow AGC hold time (50 ms).Reduces AGC-induced IMD,
recommended for pileups.Works with AGC-S only, no affect when using AGC-F.

*AGC PLS NOR* -- Loud static pulses do not pump AGC

*AGC SLP 010*-- A pretty "flat" AGC response curve.I may move this lower
since pileups of loud guys can blend together, but I like this setting
because it saves my ears.

*AGC THR 010* -- AGC kicks in at about S-8.Signals lower than THR behave as
they would with AGC OFF ( +1 dB of RF = +1 dB of audio)

*AGC -F 120* -- Factory default fast AGC decay rate (recovery time).Higher =
faster.Faster can be bad.

*AGC -S 20*-- Factory default slow AGC decay rate (recovery time).Higher =

faster.Faster can be bad.

*RF GAIN at 3 O'Clock or less* except when all signals and band noise are
very low (e.g. 10m)

*AF GAIN* never higher than 3 O'Clock

*AFX OFF*

*NR OFF*

*NB OFF*

*RIT OFF*

*XIT OFF*


FL1 to FL5 BW set to match labeled filter bandwidth exactly, not wider or
narrower.

Use *AGC-F* or *AGC-S* for CW, whatever works best for you.

Use *AGC-S* for SSB.

CW Pitch 500 (or to taste), IF shift centered (on CW)

500 Hz InRad 8-pole filter on CW

2.8 kHz 8-pole filter on SSB (1.8 8-pole when bands crowded, *must move IF
SHIFT lower for pleasing audio*)

Use *XFIL* button to toggle between filters and reset the IF shift, rather
than NOR (hold) button

*PREamp ON* for 15m and up, *PREamp OFF* for all other bands

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[Elecraft] W4DXCC/SEDCO Conference in Pigeon Forge, TN

[Ted Bryant]

Hello Eric,

Just wanted to thank you and Elecraft for your support of the just-concluded
W4DXCC DX and Contesting Conference.  David Shoaf did an excellent
presentation as well as answering many questions about Elecraft products
from the attendees.

I was a fortunate winner of one of the XG3's given as prizes.  Thank you!
(yes, I also own a K3! :))

See you at Dayton in 2017.

73, Ted W4NZ

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Re: [Elecraft] a bit OT N1MM not following mode

[Ted Bryant]

Ed,
I never saw your response to Rich VE3KI's questions on the N1MM group
regarding N1MM tracking the K3's frequency.  Establishing whether the radio
and logging software are communicating properly is basic to solving your
dilemma.

Here are Rich's questions:
"Is rig control working, i.e. when you change frequency on the radio does
the frequency in the program (title bar of the Entry window, top of the
Bandmap window) follow the radio? If you change frequency in the program
(Ctrl+PgUp/PgDn or the Band Panel buttons to change bands, or type a
frequency in kHz into the Entry window and press Enter) does the frequency
in the radio follow the program?

73,
Rich VE3KI"

73, Ted W4NZ

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ed
Stallman
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 11:41 AM
To: Elecraft Mailing List
Subject: [Elecraft] a bit OT N1MM not following mode

I sent the to the N1MM plus group and they seem to think it a setting in my
K3

What's happening here is when I log a station on SSB , N1MM plus will log it
as CW . But not every time , sometimes it logs correctly . It will do this
in reverse also , logging a Q in CW will log as SSB

I'm sure I've changed a setting because N1MM has work great for me the past
10 or so years. I've been chasing this for the past week

I'm using N1MM as a general log for working DX No contesting

Under Config / Mode control , I have set to Use Radio Mode

Under File / Open Log Database / Mode is set to SSB+CW

Anyone have an idea what setting I should change , N1MM or the K3

Tnx Ed N5DG



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Re: [Elecraft] Audio on K3

[Ted Bryant]

A Long shot - -

Is the radio on "LSB" or "USB"?  If you're listening on 20m it should be in
the USB mode.  Is it?

Ted W4NZ


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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of louis
a. ives
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 6:32 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Audio on K3

I powered up my K3 and discovered that the audio was very distorted.  It
sounds as if everyone is off frequency and no amount of tuning will clear it
up. I was using 20 meter SB and it is the same on all other frequencies
except 2 meter.  I checked all settings that I use and nothing has changed.
I had no problem the night before and problem was found on powering up the
radio today. I also use KPA-500 and KTA-500 with this setup.  I also checked
and it is the same on both receivers. This unit was sent to Elecraft to be
checked over and aligned about 3 months ago and has been working great. This
radio has had all updates installed.  Anybody have information on where to
start looking for problem would greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Buddy, KJ4ZSI



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Re: [Elecraft] CW AGC settings

[Ted Bryant]

The Ten Tec Orion/Orion II does.

Ted W4NZ

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2018 9:59 AM
To: Bill; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW AGC settings

Bill,

I have not seen other radios that offer the same level of customization 
as the K3/K3S.
You take the factory defaults and "like it" whether it is optimum for 
your environment and operating desires or not.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/2/2018 9:22 AM, Bill wrote:
> I stopped collecting and exchanging radios after I purchased my K3. 
> Hence, this question:
> 
> All this talk about AGC settings makes me wonder about the availability 
> of similar choices on other rigs. Do other rigs offer this amount of 
> customization? Not just in AGC, but all possible adjustments/settings 
> that the K3 user can make.
> 
> Makes me wonder if any two K3s are set up alike??
> 
> Bill W2BLC K-Line
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

[Ted Bryant]

Understood, Bob.  

My point was that in the radio, with the VOX correctly adjusted, response to a 
transmit command using VOX is virtually indistinguishable from PTT.  Any 
significant delay is on the release. Agree with you that PTT is the better 
choice.  Only mention VOX because that is what was chosen in the setup in this 
case.

Btw, I copied your setup parameters for my K3 in the WSJT-X setup and I still 
get the same, consistent 1-second delay before audio is transmitted.  This is 
not a problem, for me anyway.  But those who are seeing longer, varying length 
delays, it's puzzling.  Computer OS problems, possibly?

73, Ted W4NZ

 

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob McGraw K4TAX
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 9:30 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

But there is a delay in WSJT-X.   See the F2 Setup,  Advanced tab and 
Miscellaneous.   Make sure the TX Delay is set to 0.1 sec. This is the time 
delay between PTT and start of audio.  Also, if one uses CAT control, then be 
sure the VOX on the radio is OFF. Don't use both.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 2/23/2018 8:19 AM, Ted Bryant wrote:
> Hardly.  There is no delay adjustment for VOX activation, just sensitivity.
> if the VOX sensitivity is set correctly, activation is virtually
> instantaneous.  It is the VOX release where the delay is adjustable.
>
> 73, Ted W4NZ
>
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Cole (NK7Z)
> Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 8:55 AM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing
>
> Yes!  I never use VOX for that reason.
>
> 73s and thanks,
> Dave
> NK7Z
> https://www.nk7z.net
>
> On 02/23/2018 05:48 AM, John Harper wrote:
>> He's using VOX. Does that not introduce an additional delay over what
>> PTT would have?
>>
>> John AE5X
>> https://ae5x.blogspot.com

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 with N1MM - SPLIT mode

[Ted Bryant]

Tony,

It sounds like the software is operating correctly.

On the spots that you clicked on and the K3 went into Split mode, were the
spotted stations actually operating split?  

This can also happen if the spotting station is in split mode when the spot
is sent to packet.  You can prove this to yourself.  Type a call into the
call sign field of the Entry window.  Put the K3 in split mode with the sub
vfo a kHz or two away. Now just tune the main vfo away and watch the
self-spot go into the bandmap.   Take the K3 out of split mode.  Use Ctrl+Up
or Dn  arrow and jump back to that spot.  The K3 will go back into Split
mode with the same offset as when you spotted it.

Similarly, if the radio is in the split mode and you click on a non-split
spot, it will cancel the split on the radio.

HTH.

73, Ted W4NZ


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of N2TK, Tony
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 1:20 PM
To: 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 with N1MM - SPLIT mode

Had a weird problem that I had not seen before this past weekend Was using
the K3 with N1MM+. About a quarter of the time when I clicked on a callout
in the N1MM+ Bandmap the K3 would go into SPLIT mode. Anyone else see
something like this?

Not sure if this is a unique condition I am seeing. The N1MM+ folks say they
have not heard of such an issue.

 

Tnx for any feedback

N2TK, Tony

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

[Ted Bryant]

I find the same transmit delay when using my Icom 756ProIII as when using my 
K3.  That indicates the transmit delay is coming from the software, not the 
radio.
The delay is consistent, ~ 1 second.  Even so, to me a 1 second delay is not a 
problem.  On both radios manual PTT is instantaneous.

Richard, how are you doing PTT -  DTR? RTS? VOX?

73, Ted W4NZ
 

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 12:20 AM
To: Richard
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

RIchard,

There are no long delays inherent in the K3/K3S transmit timing. It should be 
ready to transmit RF within 5 to 15 ms of PTT assertion, depending on mode and 
other factors. 

My apologies; I have not been closely reading this thread. I’ll come up to 
speed and get back to you. 

If this is a transceiver problem, we’ll fix it ASAP. 

Wayne
N6KR


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> On Feb 22, 2018, at 8:32 PM, Richard  wrote:
> 
> Maybe I’m missing something, but the “timing” problem with which some of us 
> are fighting has nothing to do with computer clock accuracy. Even if the 
> computer time is off, it’s the only time reference WSJT-X has to work with.
> 
> So the instant the computer tells the software it’s time to transmit, BANG! 
> WSJT-X goes into transmit RIGHT NOW, as it should, late or not, the software 
> doesn’t know and doesn’t care.
> 
> Our problem is that when WSJT-X goes into Transmit at the top of the new 
> segment and tells the K3S to transmit, the K3S DOESN’T transmit. Its almost 
> always late by 2 or 3, sometimes 4 or 5 full seconds. In my case, it 
> eventually doesn’t transmit AT ALL!
> 
> That’s not a software problem or a computer clock problem. It looks like a 
> K3S problem, and I’d sure like to see the solution before I dump this radio.
> 
> Richard - W4KBX
> 
>> On Feb 22, 2018, at 8:36 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX  wrote:
>> 
>> If you are seeing a majority of the decodes in which the DT is less than 
>> <0.5 seconds, your computer clock is close enough for reliable contacts and 
>> decodes.   The software should handle decodes with a DT up to 2.0 seconds, 
>> but in many cases this depends largely {very largely in fact} on signal 
>> quality.  Both as transmitted and received.
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> Bob, K4TAX
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On 2/22/2018 7:28 PM, Nr4c wrote:
>>> Check the clocks on the computers. Sync them to a time server.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> ...nr4c. bill

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

[Ted Bryant]

Hardly.  There is no delay adjustment for VOX activation, just sensitivity.
if the VOX sensitivity is set correctly, activation is virtually
instantaneous.  It is the VOX release where the delay is adjustable.

73, Ted W4NZ

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 8:55 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

Yes!  I never use VOX for that reason.

73s and thanks,
Dave
NK7Z
https://www.nk7z.net

On 02/23/2018 05:48 AM, John Harper wrote:
> He's using VOX. Does that not introduce an additional delay over what 
> PTT would have?
> 
> John AE5X
> https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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Re: [Elecraft] Using N1MM to Key a K3 with no outboard keyer

[Ted Bryant]

You do not need the "CATA1ASC " commands to key the K3/K3s via the CAT
control link.

Look here:


The K3 can accept PTT switching from several sources, including: a keying
circuit from a serial or parallel port to the K3's PTT IN; PTT from a
Winkeyer; RTS (pin 7) on the radio control RS232 port; using "Radio PTT via
command"; or VOX
It is better not to use multiple methods of PTT control in parallel; in some
cases, and depending on which version of firmware is installed, doing so can
leave a K3 stuck in transmit at the end of function-key messages. You should
not check "Radio PTT via command" if you are using RTS on the radio control
port, or any other hardware PTT connection, to control PTT
** Procedure for configuring RTS on the radio control RS232 port: Starting
with the K3's CONFIG:PTT-KEY set to OFF-OFF, check the CW/Other box beside
the radio control port in the Configurer and configure N1MM+ to control PTT
from RTS on the radio control port (Port setup), and then set the K3's
CONFIG:PTT-KEY to RTS-OFF (or RTS-DTR if you are also using CW via DTR)
Warning: leaving RTS set to Always on with the K3's CONFIG:PTT-KEY set to
RTS-OFF or RTS-DTR will cause the K3 to be permanently in transmit

The K3 accepts CW keying on DTR (pin 4) of the same COM port you're using to
control the K3. This method can be used when other methods (e.g. Winkeyer or
a keying circuit on a separate COM or LPT port) are not available
CW and radio control on the same COM port do NOT work in SO2R mode
CW on DTR does NOT work with some USB-to-serial adapters (e.g. Prolific
chipset - may depend on the driver version)
CW on DTR may be missing some capabilities and may have other undesired side
effects - use at your own risk
** Procedure: Starting with the K3's CONFIG:PTT-KEY set to OFF-OFF, check
the CW/Other box beside the radio control port in the Configurer and
configure N1MM+ to use DTR for CW on that port; set the K3's CONFIG:PTT-KEY
to OFF-DTR (or RTS-DTR if you are also using PTT via RTS)
Warning: leaving DTR set to Always on with the K3's CONFIG:PTT-KEY set to
OFF-DTR or RTS-DTR will cause a permanent "key-down" condition

73, Ted W4NZ


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dauer, Edward
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2018 7:33 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Using N1MM to Key a K3 with no outboard keyer

The following may test our commitment to the idea that there is no such
thing as a stupid question . . . . 

I finally got around to setting up my N1MM logger to key my transmitters
without having to use a K1EL or any other keyer -- just the KUSB cable
directly from the PC  into the rig.

After hours of frustrating failure, by lucky accident I came across a post
on the Internet that gave examples for programming the Fn keys, using N1MM
to key a KX3.  Each command line contains the string CATA1ASC before the
command KY.  Without the CATA1ASC, hitting the Fn key does nothing.  With
it, and with the standard KY programming command, it works -- on the KX3 at
least.  My K3 is at my other QTH so I haven't tried this on that rig yet,
but here's my question -- what is the CATA1ASC for?  I did a word search in
both the KX3 and the N1MM manuals, and in the KX3 Programmer's Guide, and I
could find no mention of the CATA1ASC string.  Had I not found the examples
on the Internet accidentally I would still be trying to make this work with
no success. 

So can someone help me understand what it's about and why I didn't see it in
any of the manuals?  Is it something in Windows 10?

Thanks,

Ted, KN1CBR

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Re: [Elecraft] K3

[Ted Bryant]

So can the Orion/Orion II

Ted W4NZ

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K9ZTV
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 8:29 AM
To: John Harden, D.M.D.
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3

Incorrect.  FT-1000 30 years ago  and Signal One 50 years ago.

K9ZTV

> On Aug 15, 2018, someone wrote:
> 
> I purchased my K3 in 2011 ... One great feature is the ability to use two
separate receive antennas with Diversity Receive... No other transceiver has
this feature..
> 


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Re: [Elecraft] N1MM+ logger

[Ted Bryant]

Try this:



73, Ted W4NZ


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chuck Chandler
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 10:06 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] N1MM+ logger

Somewhere I read a "cheat sheet" page for setting up my K3S with N1MM+
Logger.  I'm installing N1MM+ on a new PC and can't find the cheat sheet
anymore.

Does this ring a bell with anyone?  Would anyone have a copy or a link they
could share?

73 de Chuck, WS1L

-- 


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

[Ted Bryant]

" The previous times ..." - ?

Good grief, how many times has this FET failed?

Ted W4NZ


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wes Stewart
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2018 3:09 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Suddenly Putting Out Only 25 watts at 100 watts 
indicated

If you see low power it's a clue.  I operate my K3S + KPA500 as a 500W 
transceiver, except when I'm running IMD tests, so the last time it happened I 
was notified of bad audio.

The previous times the wattmeter or IMD tests were the clues.

Wes  N7WS

On 12/13/2018 12:03 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
> It would be nice to know what conditions caused this FET failure. Is there
> an easy way to know when this failure occurs other than getting crappy
> audio reports?
>
> John KK9A
>

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[Elecraft] Craziest / most rewarding QSOs

[Ted Bryant]

I have one wall of my shack covered with QSL cards from all over the world.
One particular card is from 7Q7AA in Malawi for a QSO in 1971.  Many of you
may have worked him.  One day I just happened to pay attention to the small
print at the bottom of the card.  It noted the operator:  B. J. "Tony"
Martin W4FOA.  As it turns out, Tony W4FOA whom I have known for years, is a
member of our local Tennessee Valley DX Association.  I knew Tony had been
active from several places in Africa when he worked for the government but
never associated him with that call sign.  I took the card to one of our
meetings and we had a great conversation about his days in 7Q7.

I sometimes forget how small this hobby often makes our world.

73, Ted W4NZ

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Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

[W4NZ Ted Bryant]

"... Iambic (of whatever alphabetical variety) is pretty atrocious..."

https://www.morsex.com/pubs/iambicmyth.pdf

Ted W4NZ

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chuck Chandler
Sent: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 3:57 PM
To: Wayne Burdick
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A or B?

I'd like to see bug mode as an option... for those of us who still use a
bug, I find I can send pretty well with a keyer in bug mode.  Iambic (of
whatever alphabetical variety) is pretty atrocious.

73 de Chuck, WS1L

chandler...@gmail.com


On Wed, Jul 7, 2021 at 3:18 PM Wayne Burdick  wrote:

> This has been a great discussion, with many perspectives. Just to
> reiterate, all Elecraft radios going back to the K2 provide both modes, and
> the default is (and always shall be) mode A.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> > On Jul 7, 2021, at 12:10 PM, Dan Presley  wrote:
> >
> > I’d like to bend the conversation a bit to general CW sending regardless
> of which mode or key you use. I don’t think we’ll ever settle the arguments
> about A vs B,except B is more ubiquitous and most students start on B. But
> what really matters is the quality of the code you send. And it doesn’t
> have to be machine perfect. Some individuality is a nice touch as long as
> it’s still good copy. I had one student who simply couldn’t make a go of
> any dual paddles,but he had excellent results with a single lever,and his
> fist is very nice. On further questioning,he had a strong musical
> background,which leads me to the point I want to make, which a previous
> poster mentioned. My career was a bit unusual in that I was a professional
> jazz musician (bassist) and had the rare fortune to travel the world as a
> performer,and recording artist,and in later years as an instructor at
> college and professional levels. I still play occasionally-not much in the
> past year,but that’s changing finally! As an instructor the one constant
> with every student was the misperception of their rhythmic
> abilities,regardless of how good their’chops’ (musical facility) were .
> Almost universally they’d say’I have a good sense of time/rhythm’ and if
> was usually their weakest area. For the most part I think that’s true with
> a lot of the newer cw ops as well. And there’s also a myth that nothing can
> be done about your rhythmic abilities-‘you’re born with it,or not’ is the
> common wisdom. True you may never get good enough to hang with Steve Gad,or
> the late Ginger Baker or Gene Krupa, but you can certainly work on
> improving your rhythmic cw skills. A couple of tips-think of little phrases
> like CQ as a musical phrase. What’s that? Well-any little bit of a melody
> that you might have in your head,or a bird song. Even ‘happy birthday to
> you ’ is a musical phrase. If you have a metronome set it to a really slow
> tempo like 40-50 and send simple  characters between each click. Then
> gradually increase your tempo. Then try two letter groups like CQ,73,etc.
> Eventually larger groups and words,and then phrases like’name hr Dan’  This
> works for any mode or key-paddle,straight,single lever, bug. This will even
> out your fist and make for much more enjoyable  sending. And-your copying
> will improve too.
> >
> > Dan Presley 503-701-3871
> > danpresley@me. com
> > n7...@arrl.net
> >
> >
> >> On Jul 6, 2021, at 23:44, Guido Tedeschi  wrote:
> >>
> >> 99% of non Elecraft radio have Iambic B keyer only, so I suggest to
> learn
> >> Iambic B.
> >> I learned Iambic A in the eighties and now I have to use a single lever
> key
> >> with radios that have Iambic B only, otherwise I send C instead of K...
> >> 73 de Guido, ik2bcp / k2bcp
> >>
> >>
> >>> Il giorno mer 7 lug 2021 alle ore 06:18 Mike Morrow <
> k...@earthlink.net> ha
> >>> scritto:
> >>>
> >>> Several have stated they use "squeeze keying" and therefore use mode B.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> That is a total non sequitur.  ALL iambic keying requires simultaneous
> >>> closure of both paddles...i.e. squeeze keying.  Mode A is just as much
> a
> >>> squeeze keying process that closes both paddles to generate an iambic
> >>> stream as is mode B.  The only difference is TIMING OF PADDLE RELEASE.
> >>> Mode B requires paddle release critically earlier to generate a
> particular
> >>> iambic stream because it automatically generates the final element in
> the
> >>> stream depending on a dot or dash being sent when paddles are released.
> >>> Mode A does not automatically generate the final element in any iambic
> >>> stream.  It simply requires holding both paddles closed until the
> desired
> >>> final element has been sent.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> There is absolutely no speed advantage of one mode over another,
> although
> >>> many mode B users seem to believe that there is.  Some mode B users
> even
> >>> believe that they can generate some characters with fewer paddle
> >>> manipulations than a mode A user.  They can 

Re: [Elecraft] Recording received audio

[Ted Bryant W4NZ]

" But when I go into settings and look at the Microphone level, I can see the 
audio is apparently being received as the level varies as I change the level of 
the data on the K3S line out."

Jim, when you do this, does anything get recorded?

73, Ted W4NZ

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Cary
Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2023 12:22 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Recording received audio

I’ve been requested by my electric company to send a recording of the power 
line noise I am encountering at my QTH.  

I thought that would be an easy project….. connect the  K3S Line Out to the 
Mike In of my computer (Windows 10) and use the Voice Recorder to capture the 
audio.  But no matter what I try, Voice Recorder says to “set up the microphone 
in Settings.”  But when I go into settings and look at the Microphone level, I 
can see the audio is apparently being received as the level varies as I change 
the level of the data on the K3S line out.   I tried using both the K3S 
internal sound card and the computer sound card with no result.

Is there a better APP than Voice Recorder for this purpose?

What am I missing?  This should be easy!! ☹️

Jim
W2SM


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