[Elecraft] Just purchased a K3 and started the build

Hi all, I just purchased K3/100 and started the build process last night. I'm taking and posting pictures along the way for others to see and also hopefully to get some tips and discussion going with other K3 owners. If you're interested in this type of thing, I'm publishing the photos of my

[Elecraft] K3 error during synthesizer calibration

All, I just finished up the majority of the build and am attempting to do the Synthesizer calibration. It goes through the process and reports ERR VCO 5. I've inspected the cables between the KREF and KSYN3 and also the TCXO installation as suggested by the manual. I can't find anything

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier

And yet they certified it. http://www.radio-ham.eu/Download/FCC-Certification.pdf On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 1:13 PM, Robert Friess rfri...@usa.net wrote: If the SPE does that, which is 17dB gain, then it does not conform to FCC rules that limit gain to 15dB. Bob, N6CM On Tue, Aug 10, 2010

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier

www.LaMarcheEnterprises.com 727-944-3226 727-937-8834 Fax 727-510-5038 Cell www.w9dvm.com K3 #1605 CCA 98-00827 CRA 1701 W9DVM -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tim Tucker Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 4:31

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier

The FCC Certified it, so who cares? If you spend all your time trying to figure out why our government has rules that it routinely ignores, you're going to drive yourself crazy. The speed limit on the national highway system is 75mph. Yet the NTSB has no problem with manufacturers that sell

Re: [Elecraft] K3 : SSB modulation

Are any of you guys driving your K3 with W2IHY or other audio rack gear? If so, I'm curious as to the settings you ended up with on the rig. I'm still waiting for my K3 to get back from the factory, but I plan on running the full stack of W2IHY gear with a Heil GM-5 Mic. I imagine I will

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Low speaker output problem

Because of this thread I decided to do a quick comparison of my K3 to another rig. I have the W2IHY iPlus hooked up to both the K3 and 746 Pro using the Icom SP-21 speaker. For those that aren't familiar with the iPlus, it allows you (among other things) to switch your audio stack and output

[Elecraft] line in/line out question

Is there a way to configure the rear mic and rear speakers to work as an additional line in/out while the front mic is also active (similar to the regular line in/out). Here's the situation: I have the line in/out rigged up to the PC for soundcard modes. However, I would also like to hook up a

[Elecraft] clear a programmable function?

I accidentally set a menu config to programmable function M1, overwriting the macro I had stored there. I've tried clearing M1 by tapping REC, M1, REC, but it is not working. I know this because when I try to write the macro back to M1 using the K3 utility, M1 still behaves in the way I don't

Re: [Elecraft] SSB transmit audio - Where's the punch?

Setting the compression that high really makes a huge difference in average output It makes *some* difference in average output. There is nothing I have been able to do to get the K3's average output anywhere close to what my Icom 746 Pro would do. The best average power numbers I have seen on

Re: [Elecraft] SSB transmit audio - Where's the punch?

Not to anyone that has actually heard it on the air. I have a screen print of what it looks like on a P3 around here somewhere. Yep, you're just guessing :) :) On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Grant Youngman n...@tx.rr.com wrote: On Oct 4, 2010, at 2:00 PM, Tim Tucker wrote: Setting

[Elecraft] K3 Feature Request

For AM users, could we get the ability to invert the voice phase as a feature of the K3? This would allow us to make sure that the audio phase orientation is correct where the positive peaks are always greater than the negative peaks. Even better, it would be cool if the rig could auto detect an

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Feature Request

on NU9N's site. I don't currently have a scope, but I've done the same tests in the past. It would be really cool if the K3 could do this too. On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 5:39 PM, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: On 10/5/2010 5:11 PM, Tim Tucker wrote: incorrect phase orientation

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Feature Request

...@audiosystemsgroup.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Feature Request To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID:4cabc549.6000...@audiosystemsgroup.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed On 10/5/2010 5:11 PM, Tim Tucker wrote: incorrect phase orientation The correct word

Re: [Elecraft] SSB transmit audio - Where's the punch?

I wanted to make sure and follow up my AVG power output comments that I made earlier in this thread because I spent some more time testing. Several private emails confirmed my suspicion that others were able to achieve better results than I was seeing. Tonight after playing around with the rig

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SUB AF - NOR or BALANCE?

BT is a great idea, but to do it right, you wouldn't want to make it available for only mics speakers. Once you have the BT chipset in the K3, there's no reason why you couldn't implement BT serial connectivity to a notebook computer, as well. The P3 and K3 could communicate with each other via

Re: [Elecraft] Seeking external speaker recommendations

I used the SP-20 on my K3 for a while, mainly on SSB. I didn't like it. I could never get enough volume out of the speaker without distortion from the K3 to suit me. Incidentally, I also used it on a 746 Pro and never experienced this problem. I know everyone is going to say get an unpowered

Re: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 4.17 (APF beta) kills SSB output?

I have the same experience that Philippe has. I thought I had one or both 3cx800A7 tubes going flat in my amp when I had to increase the drive to a level I never have been close to approaching to get 1KW out. It's great to hear that you guys are on this new glitch so quickly. Tim On Thu, Nov

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Beta Release: APF for CW, Fast Monitor improved TX gate for voice modes

Well, that was fast. THANK YOU!! BTW, everyone else has commented on the APF, but as a mainly SSB guy, I love the new Fast monitor and improvements to the noise gate. Well done! On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 5:48 PM, Lyle Johnson k...@wavecable.com wrote: On 11/5/10 5:44 PM, James Sarte wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Are the birdies really birdies

I long ago diagnosed several of my RFI problems on ethernet devices throughout the house. I tried everything to get rid of it including making special ethernet jumpers I put at the source devices with ferrite and by-pass capacitors between the offending pair of wires (the TX/RX wires). Of course

Re: [Elecraft] K3: USB port

Count down to thread closure... USB is Serial comms by definition (Universal SERIAL Bus). Coding for USB is not a huge hassle for software developers, at all. If it was, it never would have been adopted as a standard in 1996 (almost 15 years ago). Drivers aren't really a big issue, either,

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Latest Beta FW - Vox, TX Gate and Notch

I'd rather have dual manual notch capability like the IC-7000... On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 12:49 PM, Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us wrote: * On 2010 24 Nov 12:40 -0600, Jim Cox wrote: I vote no on this option.. I'd be fine with such an option so long as it is configurable. 73, de Nate

Re: [Elecraft] L R volume settings

I noticed that the Left volume is very slightly louder than the right on my stereo speakers, as well. No SubRX here either and I haven't found a way to adjust the balance either? On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 1:10 PM, Vic K2VCO v...@rakefet.com wrote: But this only works when the subrx is active.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 ssb sound

The K3 sounds very good as a SSB rig. Apart from a few digital modes, that's almost all I use it for. You have almost complete adjustment of your TX audio by adjusting 8 band EQ, compression, and noise gate. If you hear one that sounds bad, it's more than likely a setup issue by the operator.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and WSPR

I've never had to use Data A mode with VOX. I just use the standard serial and sound interface with CAT and it works fine for me. Tim On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 12:33 AM, Colin Potter colin.pott...@ntlworld.comwrote: Hi Mike I had problems till I used Data A mode with VOX on. Link up the serial

Re: [Elecraft] New KAT500 pics from the Visalia DX convention

Any plans soon on a legal limit (1.5 KW+) auto tuner that can handle 10:1 SWR? Reading the site, it looks like the KAT500 will the power, but only at 3:1 SWR. - Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio NNN0ITA, Navy MARS NNN0GAF FOUR, Southern CA

Re: [Elecraft] D-Star

There are quite a few D-STAR repeaters and hot spots on the air that are non-Icom and required no patent to build. D-STAR is an evolving technology and it wouldn't be too far fetched for an enterprising company to build a radio using similar chipsets and firmware currently being used in the

Re: [Elecraft] Turn on turn off transients

My K3 thumps the powered external speakers pretty good when I turn it on/off using the power switch on the front of the rig. Tim On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 10:24 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.netwrote: What tooth rattling turn on and turn off thump from the K3? Never heard that myself.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - RX audio degradation with ANF

ANF is the common use abbreviation for Auto Notch Filter. A lot of rigs use that nomenclature. The K3's ANF on SSB has not worked correctly IMO for several firmware releases. Someone posted a fix a while back that involved resetting back to factory settings, rolling back to a previous firmware,

[Elecraft] Finished building my KX3 kit - here are the build photos

I finished building the KX3 kit and took pics along the way. It was a fun build and I hope you enjoy the pictures: http://www.worldwidedx.com/elecraft-kx3/139501-building-elecraft-kx3-kit-step-step-photos.html - Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio

[Elecraft] KX3 Kit build video to be featured on HamNation

All, Please tune in this coming Tuesday 6/12 at 6pm PT / 9PM Et to the live broadcast of Ham Nation with Gordon West and Bob Heil, featuring yours truly, AE6LX, showing my video which explains the KX3 kit build. You may have seen the step-by-step photos that I published of the build process at

[Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 build video on HamNation 6/12

All, Just a reminder that if you would like to see how a KX3 goes together, there will be short video describing the whole process on the live HamNation broadcast tomorrow night, 6/12 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET: The broadcast will be shown at http://twit.tv/hn. If you miss it, the video will be posted

[Elecraft] [KX3] Kit build video from HamNation is now on youtube

Here's the link to the KX3 kit build video featured on HamNation tonite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd_sIiBgCOY Enjoy! Tim --- Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio NNN0ITA, Navy MARS NNN0GAF FOUR, Southern CA Director Assistant for Training, Navy

[Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker buzz fix with pictures

Inspired by the KX3 yahoo group discussion yesterday on the source of the speaker buzz in the KX3, I decided to try it out. Here are my results with detailed pictures: http://www.worldwidedx.com/elecraft-kx3/142103-elecraft-kx3-speaker-buzz-fix.html Tim AE6LX --

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker buzz fix with pictures

I actually tried tape at first and wasn't as happy with the results. Removing a bit of the case material seems to solve the root of the problem rather than just deal with the effects. Tim On Sat, Jul 21, 2012 at 3:13 PM, Andrew Moore andrew.n...@gmail.com wrote: Another method: Painter's tape

[Elecraft] KX3 at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Special Event Station N0W

All, Special event station N0W, sponsored by the Worldwidedx.com Amateur Radio Club / W9WDX is being activated at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally using an Elecraft KX3. If you need South Dakota or Meade County or Grid Square DN84HJ, this is your chance if conditions are right. Operating dates and

Re: [Elecraft] Rollup rubber keyboard

I tried one of these (probably not the same brand) several years ago in conjunction with a mini-notebook for doing digital modes in the field. It produced horrible RFI for me so I eventually gave it away. I guess it's a YMMV type of deal. Tim On Thu, Aug 9, 2012 at 12:40 PM, Adrian

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Speaker buzz - But which external speaker ?

Sorry Joe, but I'm with Fred on this one, as well. You're speaking from what you believe to be true based on specs you're reading, but it's obvious to me as one who has actually used various speakers on the K3, including the COMSpkr, that you don't have as complete a picture as some of us who

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Speaker buzz - But which external speaker ?

Or, one can simply choose to pay an extra $20-$30 and bypass all of the fooling around by trying to find the right combination and just buy something that others have proven that works. Sacrificing the Line Out for external speakers is a pretty lousy solution, IMO. You originally replied that

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone using MS-DMT with K3? (Mil-Std Data Modem)

I use it with NavyMARS. Are you sure you're using the latest version? Mine has K3_DV listed under RIG which is what I use successfully. Tim On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 6:11 PM, Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm trying out the Data Modem Terminal used by Army Mars. The K3 is not listed as a

[Elecraft] Now that the FCC has approved the KPA500...

...Do we get any updates on pricing and general availability? http://www.worldwidedx.com/amplifiers/96405-new-elecraft-kpa500-amplifier-detailed-pics-info.html http://www.worldwidedx.com/amplifiers/96435-elecraft-kpa500-high-frequency-amplifier-manual-schematics.html

Re: [Elecraft] Now that the FCC has approved the KPA500...

on their website. On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:45:15 -0700 Tim Tucker ae...@worldwidedx.com wrote: ...Do we get any updates on pricing and general availability? http://www.worldwidedx.com/amplifiers/96405-new-elecraft-kpa500-amplifier-detailed-pics-info.html http://www.worldwidedx.com

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 FCC docs

I'm a licensed Navy MARS operator. It is not uncommon to have very long digital messages that need to be sent using digital modes that will take longer than 10 minutes to send. This limitation pretty much eliminates this amplifier from being able to be used in my shack for MARS purposes. Now

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 FCC docs

The amount of power required is a function of propagation and intended recipient. I can't say in advance of an *event*, how much power will be required. If 100 watts isn't cutting it on the first delivery attempt (it usually does), I'm not fooling around with 250 watts...I'm going straight to

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] MARS purpose (was KPA-500 FCC docs)

Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 4350.02 dated 12/23/2009 changed the mission of MARS significantly. It is now no longer a service geared toward facilitating health and welfare traffic for military employees (which included phone patches) because that mission is obsolete. Instead, it's

[Elecraft] K3: Simple NR/NB feature suggestion

I've followed the various discussions on how well the NR/NB works as compared to other rigs. I've used NR functionality in many different rigs, as well as just about every after market solution. In my area, the QRM makes NR/NB absolutely a necessity. Part of makes the NR NB seem easier to use

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Simple NR/NB feature suggestion

*Another suggestion is to have the main tuning knob change the left number and the VFO B knob change the right number. This way you can increment or decrement either. * That would work too. *frankly I don't think it is a good idea to make a change like you suggest, when the current

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: How much space inside?

If it had both 2m and 440, it WOULD be an 817D killer. The satellite crowd also really likes the 817D because it gets you a basic QRP radio and a portable satellite station to work both the FM and SSB birds. Remember, Icom had a HF only QRP rig - the 703. It was a flop. The KX3 won't suffer

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - where do I sign up for one?

Is it later today yet? J/K. I just want to be first on the list, LOL. Tim On Tue, May 24, 2011 at 10:34 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: No. :-) 73, Eric -- On 5/24/2011 9:41 AM, Ross Primrose N4RP wrote: If we got on the list at Dayton, do we need to get

[Elecraft] K3: Why isn't this feature built in?

OK, so it's somewhat of a loaded question to get people to read the post, but here goes: I recently installed the transverter/RX antenna board in my K3. I am now in the process of putting up a RX only antenna to use with an MFJ 1026 Noise Canceller to help get rid of what I believe to be a

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 vs. other amps

Why not buy the KPA500? Because it's not at least 1KW. I see no need to replace a perfectly good tube amp capable of 2+ KW to get auto band switching functionality. I can band switch and retune faster than I can justify the expense of a new amp, lol. Give me a KPA1000 and I can probably talk

Re: [Elecraft] Re︰ KPA500 and MARS

I would hope that the KPA500 works with the same frequency range as the K3 for MARS. There are quite a few frequencies allocated for MARS usage that fall between that 26-28Mhz. The K3 has the opened up range just about perfect. On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 10:46 PM, Johnny Siu vr2...@yahoo.com.hk

Re: [Elecraft] can you use a standard VGA cable for the aux jack?

Elecraft should sell a cable/connector pigtail made up already. That would help people find the correct part instead of trying to cut off a vga cable. Tim On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 3:19 PM, Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net wrote: Sorry, no. Dick, K6KR On Dec 14, 2011, at 13:14, tomb18

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] DSP noise remover?

It works quite well if you can put up a second antenna that receives the noise you are trying to eliminate. Directionality really has nothing to do with it. If you can receive the noise at an adequate enough level, the MFJ-1026 can be used to null it out by changing the phase of the undesired

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto Notch distortion

I've noticed and observed this exact same thing while using MixW or DM780. The auto notch doesn't kill the desired signal like it should - it appears that it's missing on either side of the signal. The manual notch works as it should. On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 11:08 AM, Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us

[Elecraft] Today I got to play with the KX3: Initial impressions

Today I got to play with Serial No. 6 KX3. While I didn't have as much time as I wished, I was able to familiarize myself with it's operation, controls and overall design. My initial impressions are posted at: http://www.worldwidedx.com/elecraft-kx3/134267-elecraft-kx3-hands-preview.html

Re: [Elecraft] DX Clusters

If you would like a visual DX Spot/Cluster, check out this one: http://www.worldwidedx.com/dxspot.php. It taps into the DX Cluster and maps out the last 25 stations heard. You can click on the map markers to see more information or look at the list below. Clicking on the callsign does a

Re: [Elecraft] Remotely Turn On a KX3

This is the easiest way that is basically plug and play: http://va2fsq.com/?page_id=93 Tim On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 6:35 AM, Matt Zilmer mzil...@verizon.net wrote: There is a way to power on the KX3 remotely. It involves holding one of the ACC1 or ACC2 pins at a logic state for 100 mS or

Re: [Elecraft] K3: remote control

Most, if not all current cable/dsl routers support DynDNS natively. That's what I've been using for years to accomplish this. On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 11:30 AM, Mike WA8BXN hubb...@hotmail.com wrote: Yes, port forwarding is used. But there is still the problem of what the IP address of the

Re: [Elecraft] RF in PC Speakers.

I have the same speakers and am very happy with them. The best part is the powered volume control which I desired because I wan't some more volume from the K3. On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 9:38 PM, Ken - K0PP kengk...@gmail.com wrote: I have a pair of West Mountain Radio COMspkrs that are

[Elecraft] [K3] TUNE function + external tuner + high SWR power reduction?

I just got an MFJ-998 auto tuner to work with the K3. I'm using the K3 TUNE function (15 watts) to trigger the auto tune function on the MFJ-998. Generally, it works fine. However, if I try to tune up to a very non-resonant band on my antennas where the SWR is very high, the K3 reduces the power

Re: [Elecraft] What Would it Take to Use P3 as O-Scope for Audio Modulation?

Sign me up for this feature too :) On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 4:59 PM, CRAIG W BEHRENS craig...@msn.com wrote: Thanks, Andy -- I'll go check it out. 72/73 DX, Craig W. Behrens -- NM4T Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:22:36 -0700 From: vk...@woodtech.net.au To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] NB and NR algorhythm

A while back, I suggested a feature that could be toggled that would allow the NR and NB dial to adjust like this: 1-2, 2-1, 3-1, 4-1, 1-2, 2-2, 3-2, 4-2, etc. After constant use of the NR NB features, I still think I would prefer this proposed arrangement. Perhaps it will make it on the list

Re: [Elecraft] US 60 Meter Band Changes Approved by FCC - CW Issues

On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 4:23 PM, Mike Morrow k...@earthlink.net wrote: Such issues have never been been imposed on ham band operations, and thus represent a novelty to most.  Even those familiar with MARS, CAP, SHARES, etc. have likely not dealt with such, since little or none of the

Re: [Elecraft] AC Pole Interference

I've used the MFJ-1026 combined with the NB/NR in the K3 to greatly reduce all kinds of strange noise from the city. Often I need to start with the MFJ-1026, to null out as much as possible and then I hit the NB to get the rest. It's a fairly powerful combination. On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 9:33

Re: [Elecraft] Gap Hearit Speaker

I've used just about every DSP speaker available in my mobile, except this one. That said, the Gap speaker uses the BHI DSP module, which I played with at Dayton and it was quite good compared to other options. The two best AF DSP modules I've seen are the West Mountain Radio Clearspeech and the

[Elecraft] KX3 ATU not inst

All of the sudden my KX3's ATU cannot be seen by the radio and I can't figure out why. I went to the menu ATU.X MD and it says not inst and when I try to change the mode, it just says N/A. I tried pulling the ATU out and put it back in, which didn't help. It was working just fine since the day

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU not inst

, everything was back to normal. Tim On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 7:46 PM, VaibhaV Sharma vaib...@vaibhavsharma.comwrote: On Apr 17, 2014, at 5:53 PM, Stew s...@ke4yh.com wrote: On 4/17/2014 8:25 PM, Tim Tucker wrote: All of the sudden my KX3's ATU cannot be seen by the radio and I can't figure out

Re: [Elecraft] K4?

Hahaha...the person(s) that don't use social media criticize the mockup image because they don't understand that the social media icons are BELOW the graphic, added by imgur.com so that people who do use social media can share the image with their friends, and are not part of the actual graphic.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KX3 running winmor

I know that it's best practice to use DATA A mode for digital, but I use Winmor all the time in SSB mode and don't run into any problems. I don't even bother turning off the compression and EQ, either. Have you tried it this way, and if so what has your experience been? Tim AE6LX On Fri, May

Re: [Elecraft] Ameritron AL-811H and Elecraft K3

I've used my K3 with both an Ameritron AL-800H and Ameritron ALS-1300 with no interface issues whatsoever. Tim AE6LX On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 8:12 AM, Ramon Tristani r.trist...@gmail.com wrote: I am considering using my K3 with an Ameritron AL-811H linear amplifier. Yeah, I know, the KPA-500

Re: [Elecraft] Auto Notch Revisited.

I agree with the majority of your assessment. I also brought up the Auto notch issue several years ago and haven't seen much, if any improvement. As a result, I nearly always just use manual notch. I also have the same complaint with the way the NR in the K3 works. The KX3 implementation is

Re: [Elecraft] 2-30 MHz Transmit?

Wikipedia has a pretty good explanation on the history and current mission of the MARS services: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_Auxiliary_Radio_System On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 7:05 AM, Matt Zilmer mzil...@roadrunner.com wrote: Military Auxiliary Radio System. 73, matt W6NIA On

[Elecraft] For Sale: Large padded Port-a-brace case perfect for your K3/K2

All, Before I put this up on ebay, I thought I'd offer my Port-A-Brace camcorder soft case up to the Elecraft community. This is a very nice, durable soft case with removable padding that is large enough to hold your K3, coax, accessories, and everything else you probably need for a day in the

Re: [Elecraft] Mac utility with K3S Puts K3S in TX mode!

I use my K3 with a Mac and use it with both the Elecraft Mac utility and Windows apps without problem. I'm using an FTDI-based USB Serial converter with it. The first thing I would check is the type of USB Serial cable you're using: There have been many fake Prolific cables sold over the years

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DSP processor speed

While I appreciate the input from Wayne on the K3's programming architecture (as well as the facts on the power consumption characteristics), the reality is that many of us have identified other rigs that have implemented NR in a way that produces results that are much more satisfactory. Comments

[Elecraft] K3 for Sale

K3 #4519 is up for sale. It is configured as follows: -100 watts -ATU -General Coverage RX module -2.1 Khz 8 pole filter -2.8 Khz 8 pole filter -400 Hz 8 pole filter - 6 Khz 8 pole filter -13 Khz FM B/W filter -TCXO -KXV3A Rx Ant, IF Out & Xverter interface -PR6-10 Preamp This configuration

[Elecraft] K3 still for sale

K3 #4519 is still for sale. It is configured as follows: -100 watts -ATU -General Coverage RX module -2.1 Khz 8 pole filter -2.8 Khz 8 pole filter -400 Hz 8 pole filter - 6 Khz 8 pole filter -13 Khz FM B/W filter -TCXO -KXV3A Rx Ant, IF Out & Xverter interface -PR6-10 Preamp This configuration

Re: [Elecraft] K3 for Sale

K3 #4519 is still for sale to make room for a new K3S: -100 watts -ATU -General Coverage RX module -2.1 Khz 8 pole filter -2.8 Khz 8 pole filter -400 Hz 8 pole filter - 6 Khz 8 pole filter -13 Khz FM filter -TCXO -KXV3A Rx Ant, IF Out & Xverter interface -PR6-10 Preamp Price reduced to $2750

Re: [Elecraft] suggested PC???

I haven't had used a "real" (old fashioned) serial port on any PC that controls radio equipment in probably 10 years. It's really not necessary if you purchase quality USB/Serial adapters (no fake chipsets) where needed. The only PC I have with a old-fashioned serial port is an ancient Toshiba

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S noise blanker performance greatly enhanced (at my QTH) -- need testers

What, exactly, does the discussion of the Collins NB filter have to do with the experimental NB thing Wayne is working on? Can we stick to the topic at hand? On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 3:46 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > The purpose of a Noise Blanker is to act only on

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S noise blanker performance greatly enhanced (at my QTH) -- need testers

I did a quick 'n dirty cell phone video of the results of this on SSB. You NEED to use headphones to hear the difference because the cell recording has crappy audio. This test is done on 75 meters, dialed into a plasma TV generating noise. There is no intelligent signal present - just the noise

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S noise blanker performance greatly enhanced (at my QTH) -- need testers

Wayne, What is the difference in configuration to trying this on SSB? Do we make the same settings change or change Filter 1 if we have the 13Khz filter? And how are AM and FM affected? I've got the type of noise you're referring to here from local plasma TV interference...I'd love to try this

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m external amplifier

I've used mine with the Mirage B-320-G quite a lot. It works great, both FM and SSB with no issues. I've also used it with a little Tokyo Hi-Power 35 watt amp and had no issues, either. There really isn't anything complicated about getting the KX3 2m going with any amplifier - just make sure

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m external amplifier

any have the same > strong preference for USA made products that I do. > > 73, > Josh W6XU > > On 7/28/2016 5:00 PM, Tim Tucker wrote: > >> Not difficult to power, at all. Just buy two of these 50 amp units and >> run >> them in parallel. I've personally tested

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m external amplifier

Not difficult to power, at all. Just buy two of these 50 amp units and run them in parallel. I've personally tested these in my shack and they work great. No RF hash visible on the panadapter on any band that I run. And they're made right here in California: http://www.12voltpowersupplies.us/

Re: [Elecraft] P3 "Point and Click"

What is this "mouse" think you speak of? I've moved on to using NAP3 or HRD with the touch screen :) It works really well on DigitalMaster with the digital modes: Touch the waterfall, start typing. Actually, that's not entirely true...there are just some navigation elements that do work

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Product suggestion

I'd go for something like this. The problem I have with the P3 is that it's a great concept packaged in a pre-2010 UX and we're encroaching on the year 2020. . One tweak to the suggestion: It's shouldn't be VGA out - that standard and associated video resolution is dead as dead can be. It

Re: [Elecraft] list submission, using ham radio deluxe and logic with k3 and a laptop with only com3

I have used LP Bridge in the past but found that it crashed too often to suit my tastes. I am currently using VSPE 64 bit on two machines (for the past 2 years) without any problems. Tim On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 9:31 AM, buddy s wrote: > i have a laptop, win 10, usb cabled

Re: [Elecraft] More like K3S vs K3s

Man, some of you guys need to get out and do something else. Try watching football. Or baseball. Or anything besides worrying about what an "S" really means. Jesus. On Sun, Oct 16, 2016 at 3:48 PM, Terry Schieler wrote: > Thanks to Phil W7OX who dug out Wayne's "official"

[Elecraft] K3 I/O / XVTR boards for sale

I have the KIO3B main / digital / audio boards and the original XVTR board for sale. Make an offer... -- Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 battery upgrade?

I'd be up for that. The KX3 is my favorite radio. After I got the KX2 and started enjoying its internal Li-ion battery pack, I realized that the KX3's internal NiMH battery charger is its worst feature. I too never use it anymore and have just switched to a small, external LifePO4 pack. Tim On

[Elecraft] FS: K2/100

Listing this for a local ham W6KLE who is not on this list. Contact info is below: -- Selling my elecraft K2 100 watts with KAT 100 10/80 meters built in DSP all filters real time clock and more All manuals Works great built

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 - Price reduced

Hi all, W6KLE called me last night and asked me to let the group know that he has reduced the price for the K2/100 package to $1400. I have personally used this rig and it is pristine, as described. Tim On Wed, Oct 21, 2020 at 7:26 PM Tim Tucker wrote: > Listing this for a local ham W6

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Thoughts on MFJ-1026 or any other phasing box

I have one and also have a small horizontal receiving loop around the perimeter of the property with the intended purpose of picking noise generated by the neighbors' stuff. The MJF unit works if you can adequately pick up the noise through the receive antenna. I made a video of it that I put on

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

Tim, I'm an owner of 3 Elecraft radios and am a huge fan of the products. But one thing that the last few years has shown is that Elecraft does not have a great track record of developing new features or technologies into their existing transceiver products. They release updates and patches for

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Zero Power Out

Mess with the mic gain a bit, key it to see what happens. I ran into this a month ago on 10m only and it did it after changing bands to 10m. I can consistently duplicate the problem, too. After changing bands to 10m, if i mess with the mic gain, it starts outputting again - even when I put the

Re: [Elecraft] Difference between a K3 and a K3S

The new I/O board was also an option that was sold separately as an upgrade to the K3, as was the KXV3B, where the pre-amp was located. If you find a K3 with all those upgrades plus the synth (like mine ;), it's pretty close to the same thing as the K3S. On Mon, Jan 25, 2021 at 7:48 AM AB1DD

Re: [Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4

I plan to buy one of these to interface the K4 ethernet to my home Wifi: https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Ethernet-2-WiFi-Universal-Wireless-GWU637/dp/B018YPWORE On Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 7:02 AM Bill Frantz wrote: > It sounds like I might be in trouble since the only Internet > access in my

Re: [Elecraft] K4D #150

Your comments about the EQ are interesting to me. I continue to use a W2IHY audio stack into my K3, because while the 8 band EQ works well in the K3, the other features the EQPlus brings to the table are hard to beat. As I wait for delivery of my K4, one of my ponderings is if I will finally be

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