Re: [Elecraft] Stupid question: key beep

[Cady, Fred]

Sorry John, I misread your post.  To have the sw tones, SW TONE should be ON.  
If it is, I don't know why you don't get tones except some switches like REV 
and M1 - M4 don't generate tones.


Fred



From: John Simmons 
Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2019 4:29 PM
To: Cady, Fred
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Stupid question: key beep


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SW Tone is on, but there is no beep when the button is pushed. Any other 
suggestions on how to turn on the button beep?

-J

Cady, Fred wrote on 4/4/2019 2:18 PM:

Hi John,

The Configuration menu you want is SW TONE.  Set it OFF.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X



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Subject: [Elecraft] Stupid question: key beep

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I have two K3s. The first one emits a beep in the speaker or headphone
whenever a button is pushed. The second one doesn't. I can't find
anyplace to turn the function on. Is there a button or menu setting that
I'm missing?

73
-John NI0K
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Re: [Elecraft] Stupid question: key beep

[Cady, Fred]

Hi John,

The Configuration menu you want is SW TONE.  Set it OFF.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X



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Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2019 9:53 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Stupid question: key beep

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I have two K3s. The first one emits a beep in the speaker or headphone
whenever a button is pushed. The second one doesn't. I can't find
anyplace to turn the function on. Is there a button or menu setting that
I'm missing?

73
-John NI0K
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Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new KAT500

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Dave,

Basically you shouldn't be running in Auto mode because if the tuner happens to 
calculate a "bad" swr it will try to retune even though it doesn't have to.

You should just train the tuner for your operating frequencies and then operate 
in Manual mode.

Here are a couple of pdf files that may help you understand a bit more how the 
amp and tuner work.

http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide


73,

Fred KE7X

For information on all KE7X Elecraft books and "The Successful Ham Radio 
Operator's Handbook", see www.ke7x.com.

PS: Lulu has a 15% discount on print books.  The code is LKAB317CD



From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of n...@n1ix.com 
Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 1:33 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Problem with new KAT500

I just received a new factory built KAT500 a few days ago.

I am using it with my K3 and KPA500 cabled with (2) E850463 Aux interface
cables as in Figure 1 on page 5 of the KAT500 manual.

I have recently updated the firmware on both the K3 and KPA500.



I am running about 250W on FT8. The K3 output is about 12W.



My problem is in "auto" mode. The tuner suddenly tries to tune, searching
for a solution when it doesn't require tuning. This is without any change in
frequency.

This causes the amplifier keying to be disabled. There are no fault
conditions on either the tuner or the amp.

This occurs on any of my antennas including a Steppir that has a 1.2 SWR
without the tuner.



Everything is fine in "manual" mode.



I have read and reread the manual and don't see anything that I am doing
incorrectly.



Any ideas would be appreciated.



73

Dave N1IX





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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] questions about using a sub-receiver

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Robert,

I feel your pain.  The Main and Sub receivers are tremendously flexible and 
figuring it out lead me to write the first Elecraft K3 book.  The latest 
edition, "The Elecraft K3s and P3" might help you learn more, including how 
they both can work separately or together, including the mixing of audio A and 
B, which is very powerful.  You can find the hard copy version on the Elecraft 
web site and pdf version on www.lulu.com.

73,

Fred KE7X


For all Elecraft books and "The Successful Ham Radio Operator's Handbook", see 
www.ke7x.com.


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Re: [Elecraft] New KPA500/KAT500 question

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Dave,

The pdf files you will find at 
http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide may be of some 
help.

73,

Fred KE7X




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behalf of Dave Cole (NK7Z) 
Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2019 5:51 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] New KPA500/KAT500 question

Hello,

I have a K3, and a P3, connected to a computer.  I now have a KAT500,
and a KPA500.

I do not see a full cabling diagram for the entire setup.  Does one
exist?  If so, where can I obtain it?

--
73s and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Awards
ARRL Technical Specialist
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Re: [Elecraft] Service manual

[Cady, Fred]

Thanks David and David.  The Elecraft books and "The Successful Ham Radio 
Operator's Handbook" have been fun to create and employ many of the things I 
learned in 40+ years of teaching EE students.  The main Elecraft product books 
(K3s, KX2,  KX2, KPA500/KAT500, and Macroprogramming) can be found at 
https://elecraft.com/collections/books.  Other Elecraft product books and 
"Successful..." are at www.lulu.com (search for KE7X).  
See www.ke7x.com for more information.


As of this morning Lulu has a 15% discount on print books (code LKAB317CD).  I 
think it is only available for print books and not the pdf versions.


BTW, Vic VE3YT and I are in the early, early stages of thinking about a book 
tentatively called "The Joy of Building".  We hope it can encourage people to 
build something and experience the joys that we felt in our early days and 
which continues today. Content suggestions welcome.


Cheers and 73,

Fred KE7X and Vic VE3YT





From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of David Wilcox via Elecraft 
Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2019 2:57 AM
To: David Christ
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Service manual

I would very heartily agree.  I have the Cady manual for all my Elecraft (all 
the radios that he wrote a manual for) radios and they are a joy to use, not 
only for info on the specific radio but also the extra info that is helpful to 
any ham.  His trouble shooting lists for "when you can't make a contact" are 
invaluable for ANY radio, Elecraft or other.  Also his latest book about 
everything a ham radio operator needs to know is a joy to read and a great 
refresher to this guy who has been a ham since 1960. I will buy anything he 
writes in the future.  Check out his list on the Elecraft site or Lulu Books.  
(I am not related to Fred.  I just like his information and style of writing.)

Dave K8WPE

> On Feb 8, 2019, at 1:56 PM, David Christ  wrote:
>
> The books by Fred Cady, KE7X  contain a lot of detailed information on the 
> circuits and how they operate that can be of use in servicing the rig.
>
>
> David K0LUM
>
>> On Feb 8, 2019, at 11:48 AM, hawley, charles j jr  
>> wrote:
>>
>> ...and I would think the Kit Assembly Manual would be a good read for the 
>> purpose.
>>
>> Chuck Hawley
>> c-haw...@illinois.edu
>>
>> Amateur Radio, KE9UW
>> aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
>>
>> 
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500/KPA500 with Icom 7600 accessory cable

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Ken,

If you haven't seen them, these may be a help to you.

http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide


Cheers and 73,

Fred KE7X


For all KE7X Elecraft books and the new "Successful Ham Radio Operator's 
Handbook", see www.ke7x.com




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Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2018 6:39 AM
To: backhoe...@yahoo.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500/KPA500 with Icom 7600 accessory cable

Ken,

If that Send cable is the only one you have connected between your Icom
and the KAT500, you need to feed a bit of RF to initiate a TUNE

The KAT500 will first look for a saved L/C combination for that antenna
and frequency and will switch to that rather than doing a TUNE.
Secondly, it will compute the SWR and if it is below 1.5, it will go
into bypass - no tuning is necessary.

Is it possible that either one of those conditions exist?

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/30/2018 6:12 AM, Ken B wrote:
> Yes  from the 7600 accessory 1 pin 3 to the kat500
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
> 
>
> On Sun, Dec 30, 2018 at 4:52 AM, Don Wilhelm
>  wrote:
> Ken,
>
> Do you have the cable wired first to the KAT500 and then on to the
> KPA500?
> The KAT500 must interrupt the keying of the KPA500 when it needs
> to tune.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 12/29/2018 10:13 PM, Ken B wrote:
> > Thank you Don.
> > The pin 3 (send) did the trick perfectly. Now it works at 300 to
> 400
> > watts out with 20 in. The problem i have now is when i switch bands
> > the kat will not tune unless i remove all AC power from the amp.
> >
> >
> > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
> >
> 
>  
> >
>
>
> >
> >On Thu, Dec 27, 2018 at 11:36 PM, Don Wilhelm
> >mailto:donw...@embarqmail.com>> wrote:
> >Ken,
> >
> >Look at your Icom 7600 documentation.  I believe the
> 'keyword' may be
> >"Send" or Keyout or something of that nature (PTT should be an
> >input to
> >the transceiver, not an output, but some manufacturers mix
> them up
> >causing confusion - check the documentation).
> >Connect that output from your transceiver first to the KAT500
> AMP KEY
> >connector and from the other KAT500 AMP KEY connector to the
> KPA500.
> >That allows the KAT500 to disable the amplifier keying if the
> KAT500
> >needs to tune.
> >
> >You should then be "good to go" with the basic cabling. When
> you get
> >the proper cable, it will integrate better with your Icom,
> but the
> >basic
> >cabling will get you on the air with your new toys.
> >
> >73,
> >Don W3FPR
> >
> >On 12/27/2018 11:14 PM, Ken B via Elecraft wrote:
> >> Just received my the kap500 and found out it was missing the
> >accessory cable which goes from the icom 7600 to the kat500.
> >Elecraft is sending one but it might take a week. In the mean
> time
> >does anyone have the accessory pin outs to rca plug so i can make
> >one and use my new toy.
> >> Thank youKenKc1icn
> >
>

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[Elecraft] 25% off KE7X books

[Cady, Fred]

25% off KE7X books, including "The Successful Ham Radio Operator's Handbook" at 
www.lulu.com. The discount code is Kbye2018. This may apply only for print 
books.


73 and HNY,

Fred KE7X


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Re: [Elecraft] Using the KAT-500 and KPA-500 with Icom rigs

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Gareth,

Here are a couple of documents showing how to set up the KPA and KAT and how 
the KAT works.

http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide


Also, "The KPA500 and KAT500" (the K-Line book) has more information on 
interfacing Icom radios but the basic band switching is pretty simple to set 
up.  This KE7X books if available in PDF from 
www.lulu.com.  For more information see 
www.ke7x.com.


Cheers and 73,

Fred KE7X


For more information on the new "The Successful Ham Radio Operator's Handbook", 
see www.ke7x.com/successful





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behalf of Gareth M5KVK 
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2018 1:56 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Using the KAT-500 and KPA-500 with Icom rigs

This has just come up in my RSS feed.
https://kg3v.com/2018/12/24/using-the-elecraft-kpa-500-and-kat-500-with-icom-rigs-part-i/

I’ve not seen this being discussed on this list, so perhaps somebody with
knowledge could help the OP out.

Happy Christmas

--
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Re: [Elecraft] Less Than Perfect Antennas [was Flumoxed]

[Cady, Fred]

KE7X and VE3YT's new book "The Successful Ham Radio Operator's Handbook" has a 
chapter explaining antennas and antenna tuning and one devoted to simple wire 
antennas.  See some details from the book at 
www.ke7x.com/successful.


73,

Fred KE7X



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Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 5:42 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Less Than Perfect Antennas [was Flumoxed]

It seems these days that the "Amateur media," which includes all of us
conversing on the air or via email lists, tends to dismiss LTPA [less
than perfect antennas] which may be discouraging some Technicians from
trying out their HF allocations on 10, 15, 40, and 80.  Hard core DX'ers
and contesters will scoff at a BWD-90 or my end-fed 80-10 at 6 ft on the
wooden fence, and I don't intend to make the Honor Roll with it, but
antennas don't need to be perfect to work and even work well.  I snagged
VP6D on 40, 30, 20, and 17 CW with 100 W to my WOOF [Wire On Organic
Fence] and it was easy.  The SOTA folk don't buy a tower, they just hike
up a mountain.  I worked two DL's in a row on 15 CW a couple years ago
from W5N/RO-015 in SE NM with 10 W from my K2 into an Alexloop over my head.

If we want younger people to try out HF, we need to assure them that
they don't have to spend a year's take-home pay to get on and have fun.
Wayne has been relating some of his QRP-ish field adventures which is
really great.  Full Disclosure: I'm part of the W7RN crew and have
remote access to the two remote K3/KPA1500 combos and 23 antenna
selections [last count [:-) w7rn.com] including a 3-el 80 yagi at 175
ft.  Most of the time however, my K3/WOOF serves my needs which leaves
the remotes to those on the crew who have no other option.  RF current
into a conductor will radiate, even if it's at eye level.

73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 12/5/2018 3:31 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote:
> I have one of the BWD-90 antennas up now, (at 25 feet), and use it for
> local contacts on HF daily...
>
> DX is the vertical, soon to be a beam at 55 feet  I also use the
> BWD-90 for all the WARC bands, save 30, which is the vertical.
>
> I also have a new in the box BWD-90, (copper version, not the steel
> version), as well...
>
> Works well with a K3, as the rig is atmospheric noise limited.
>
> 73s and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z/NNR0DC)
> https://www.nk7z.net
> ARRL Technical Specialist
> ARRL Volunteer Examiner
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Re: [Elecraft] Fred Cady Books

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Dave,

The K3S book printed version is only available through Elecraft 
(https://elecraft.com/collections/k-line-books).  If you order that alone the 
shipping is a bit steep.  I forget how much.

The PDF version is available at  www.lulu.com (search for 
KE7X).  There is a 15% discount on now but only for print books.  The code for 
that is FWD15.


73,

Fred KE7X


Check out the W4EEY video about "The Successful Ham Radio Operator's Handbook" 
at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjShBWUSO4o





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Sent: Monday, December 3, 2018 12:17 PM
To: Elecraft Discussion List
Subject: [Elecraft] Fred Cady Books

Seems I recall a sale of these books announced, but I have lost the email.
I have a need for a K3S book.  Can anyone advise me on what is needed to
get the discount?  (coupon code, etc..)

thanks,

Dave, K4TO
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 power level question

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Philip,

You could set the power control (per band if you want) to 25 watts and the lock 
the power, mic gain, and compression.  Go into the PWR SET menu and tap 1 to 
lock and unlock these.

73,

Fred, KE7X


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focused for new hams and those returning to the hobby, see 
www.ke7x.com/successful


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of pca via Elecraft 
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2018 3:50 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 power level question

Is there a way to limit a K3 to, for example, 25 watts via
it’s firmware. (Not an attenuator pad).  I am familiar with
the Tune function which works FB. I am referring to setting
the max TX output to s designated value like 30 watts.

Pls respond directly to me (k...@aol.com) or via
the reflector if your reply is of general interest.

Thanks,

Philip KT3Y
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[Elecraft] 35% discount at Lulu for KE7X books

[Cady, Fred]

Today only. Probably doesn't apply to ebooks.  www.lulu.com


Discount code is: CM35

73,

Fred KE7X
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[Elecraft] KE7X books discount 25%

[Cady, Fred]

I just saw that Lulu has a black Friday 25% discount on all orders.  Probably 
only good for the rest of today.  Sorry about spotting it so late.

BLACKFRIDAY25 is the code.

Go to https://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?keyWords=fred+cady= for the KE7X 
books.

73,

Fred KE7X

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[Elecraft] "The Successful Ham Radio Operator's Handbook"

[Cady, Fred]

"The Successful Ham Radio Operator's Handbook" by KE7X and VE3YT is now 
available from www.DXEngineering.com as well as from 
www.lulu.com.  Lulu as a 15% discount for print books 
valid until November 8.  The code is FIFTEEN.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X


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[Elecraft] KE7X print books 20% discount

[Cady, Fred]

www.lulu.com has a 20% discount on print books and 
calendars - TWENTY18.

There is a 15% discount on everything including the pdf books:  FWD15

Search for KE7X books.


73,

Fred KE7X


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Re: [Elecraft] New KAT500/KPA500 Setup Questions (Mark WU6R)

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Mark,

You may find these of help too.

http://www.ke7x.com/
Scroll to the bottom of the page and download the "Intro Guide" and "Tuner 
Operation" explanations.

Cheers,
Fred KE7X

A new KE7X book is out entitled "The Successful Ham Radio Operator's Handbook". 
 Aimed at the newly licensed ham or the old timer coming back into the hobby.  
See details at www.ke7x.com.
Lulu  has 15% off on your order.  Use the code FWD15.


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
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Sent: Friday, October 12, 2018 7:22 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New KAT500/KPA500 Setup Questions (Mark WU6R)

Download this Application Note from the Power Combo web site.

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K31_2017.pdf

Cheers,

David



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Re: [Elecraft] 15% off on KE7X print books at Lulu (for pdf)

[Cady, Fred]

Thanks Will.  I hadn't looked that discount site.




From: Will Marchant 
Sent: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 11:58 AM
To: Cady, Fred
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 15% off on KE7X print books at Lulu

Sorry, I probably should have said I didn't use the code you supplied,
but found FWD15 on the second source you list for coupons.  The FWD15
worked for a PDF copy.
73,
Will KW4WZ

On 10/2/18 1:48 PM, Cady, Fred wrote:
> Interesting, Will.  Thanks for the information.
>
>
>
> 
> *From:* Will Marchant 
> *Sent:* Tuesday, October 2, 2018 9:32 AM
> *To:* Cady, Fred
> *Subject:* Re: [Elecraft] 15% off on KE7X print books at Lulu
> Thanks, Fred!  I grabbed a PDF copy with a 15% discount coupon.
>  73,
>  Will KW4WZ
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[Elecraft] 15% off on KE7X print books at Lulu

[Cady, Fred]

www.lulu.com  has a 15% discount for print books and 
calendars active until Oct 4.  Enter the code FIFTEEN when you order a KE7X 
book at lulu.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X


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[Elecraft] New KE7X book

[Cady, Fred]

Fred, KE7X, and Vic, VE3YT, have announced a new book called “The Successful 
Ham Radio Operator’s Handbook – Best Practices for all Hams”.  This 267 page 
manual is aimed at the newly licensed ham who is trying to understand where to 
go next or the old-timer coming back to the hobby and learning about all the 
changes in radios and modes that have happened during years of inactivity due 
to a career and family. In it are explanations of how the various parts of the 
ham radio - the transmitter and receiver - work  plus how these are being 
implemented using software designed radio technology.  Operating techniques for 
VHF/UHF repeaters, HF radio DXing techniques, and the new digital modes are 
covered. Radio propagation, antennas, transmission lines, SWR and the mysteries 
of baluns are explained. Building your HF station, choosing a radio, connecting 
your radio to a computer, and mobile and portable operation are extensively 
covered.  The book follows KE7X's philosophy of presenting material in several 
forms to accommodate people with different learning styles -- reading, 
visualizing, hands-on -- with the many figures and text explanations.  There 
are hands-on exercises throughout the book that can help you learn more about 
any particular radio.
Please go to www.ke7x.com to find more details and to see 
how this book differs from other introductory books.
Thanks and 73,
Fred KE7X and Vic VE3YT

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 SPEAKER

[Cady, Fred]

Hi don,

At one point Elecraft had to change the switch that cuts out speaker audio when 
the phones are plugged in so there is a setting in CONFIG:SPRK+PH that selects 
one of two action polarities.  Tapping the 1   key toggles between PH.R SW- 
(inverted) and PH.R SW+.  Try changing that.


Cheers,

Fred KE7X


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Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 6:23 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 SPEAKER

I apologise if this has been asked before, but I have a newly developed
problem with my K3.



In short, the speaker does not activate when the headphones are removed from
the front socket. I have tried both options under the speaker and phones
menu item. When "both" is selected, the speaker works fine with the phones
plugged in. But I want the facility to silence the speaker when using
phones, so I want to be able to select the other option, meaning that the
speaker only activates when the phones are unplugged. Selecting that option
does not activate the speaker when the phones are unplugged.



This is a new problem, and I can't understand why it's suddenly arisen. My
logic is that the 3.5mm jack socket on the rear of the rig (or the main one
on the front) is giving a false positive that the phones are plugged in,
when in fact they are not, thus disabling the speaker.



But before I start taking the hardware to bits, is there anything else I
have overlooked? I might add that I am running the latest firmware etc etc.



73



Don, G3BJ / G5W

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 signal intensity

[Cady, Fred]

Hi,

"Why doesn’t the P3 signal strength agree with the K3S’s S-meter?  You would 
think the S-meter on the K3S and the signal displayed on the P3 would be the 
same. There are several reasons why this might not be the case that have to do 
with your display choices.
1.When the K3S SMTR MD menu is AbS, the K3S S-meter shows the 
absolute signal at the antenna and does not change when the preamplifier or 
attenuator are engaged.  The signal at the antenna has an absolute power and 
thus isn’t, nor should it be, affected by the K3S signal processing 
preamplifier or attenuator.  If the K3S SMTR MD menu is nor, changing the 
preamplifier and attenuator will change the signal displayed on the K3S.  This 
shows you the affect of the preamplifier and attenuator.  Meanwhile, if the K3S 
and P3 serial ports are connected, the P3 knows the status of the preamplifier 
and attenuator and adjusts its display accordingly.  That is, the P3 always 
operates in absolute mode showing you the power at the K3S antenna.  So, when 
SMTR MD menu is nor changing the preamplifier and attenuator will affect the 
K3S S-meter but not the P3 display.
2.The signal level on the K3S and P3 depends on their respective 
effective bandwidths.  In the K3S the bandwidth is set by the pass band tuning 
control.  In the K3S the S-meter gives you a measure of the signal within the 
K3S bandwidth.  In the P3 the effective bandwidth is approximately the span 
divided by 450 (there are 450 pixels  displaying signals across the P3 
display).  In the P3 each pixel gives you a measure of the signal within the 
effective bandwidth of the pixel.  If the two bandwidths are different, the K3S 
and P3 signal displays will be different.
This will particularly be evident with wideband signals such as SSB.  Even when 
the P3 span is 200 kHz its effective bandwidth per pixel is 440 Hz and it does 
not contain the full signal that is seen on the K3S S-meter.
As an exercise, change to a relatively noisy band and change the width of the 
pass band tuning.  You should see less noise on the K3S display when the 
bandwidth is narrower.  While doing this you shouldn’t see any change in what 
the P3 is displaying.
The bottom line here is “Don’t worry overmuch about the signal strength 
readings.”  Each display serves a different purpose.  The K3S S-meter shows you 
the signal strength of the signal(s) within its passband and the P3 shows you 
the relative strengths of a number of signals shown in its span."

(excerpt  from "The Elecraft K3s and P3").

Cheers,
Fred KE7X

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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of IK4EWX 
Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2018 1:00 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 signal intensity

I have understood that it is normal that P3 with his extremely narrow IF give
lower S-units that the K3/K3S, but is it possible to adjust the P3 to give
same S-meter readings than my K3S?
Is there any way to give coherent signals intensity both K3 and P3?
On My P3 I read S6 a CW signal that is S9 on my k3S with his if 500hz wide.



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Re: [Elecraft] "The Elecraft Story" - other tech books

[Cady, Fred]

If you are into reading about technology, be sure to not miss "The Innovators" 
by Walter Isaacson and "Regional Advantage" by Annalee Saxenian (about why 
Silicon Valley took off and Route 50 in MA faded.)  And although somewhat 
lightweight, all of Malcom Gladwell's books are fun reads.

Cheer and 73,

Fred


PS: And don't forget the KE7X Elecraft books :-)



From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
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Sent: Friday, July 27, 2018 10:11 AM
To: N4ZR; Alan Geller via Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] "The Elecraft Story"

Pete,

Careful, that is darn near an antique book, but I too still reference
today, kidder did an excellent
job of capturing the ethos of that team and effort.

73 es God Bless,

Art / K0ACP

On Fri, Jul 27, 2018 at 11:23 AM, N4ZR  wrote:

> Thanks, Mike - I fell prey to the old fallacy - "if I haven't seen it, it
> must not exist."  That said, I'd love to see something more up-to-date. It
> has always intrigued me that the KPA-1500 took so long to actually enter
> the market, having seen a prototype at Dayton about 10 years (or so) ago.
> And of course, we're all waiting for the K4.
>
> I still view Tracy Kidder's "The Soul of a New Machine" as the best
> example ever of close-up technological narrative.
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
> Check out the Reverse Beacon Network
> at , now
> spotting RTTY activity worldwide.
> For spots, please use your favorite
> "retail" DX cluster.
>
> On 7/27/2018 11:02 AM, Mike Markowski wrote:
>
>> Pete,
>>
>> In 2011 Wayne wrote up a nice history.  An Elecraft wikipedia page points
>> to it, and I put it on a web page here:
>>
>> http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/history/ > craft/history/>
>>
>> Just ignore the graph up top.  Out of date ponderings!
>>
>> Maybe Wayne & Eric can flesh it out, update where needed, and put it on
>> elecraft.com .  :-)
>>
>> 73,
>> Mike ab3ap
>>
>> On Fri, Jul 27, 2018 at 10:52 AM, N4ZR > n...@comcast.net>> wrote:
>>
>> It strikes me that an article, or even a book about this would be
>> welcome.  Or has it already been done?  If so, a reference would
>> be appreciated.
>>
>> --
>> 73, Pete N4ZR
>> Check out the Reverse Beacon Network
>> at , now
>> spotting RTTY activity worldwide.
>> For spots, please use your favorite
>> "retail" DX cluster.
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3} KXV3B's extra preamp on 160m RX?

[Cady, Fred]

Firmware 5.58:
* PREAMP 2 (ON KXV3B) NOW USABLE ON 15 AND 17 M: PREAMP 2 improves noise figure 
by about 6 dB on 15 m and 3 dB on 17 m relative to PREAMP 1.
Cheers,

Fred KE7X



From: Nr4c 
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2018 4:38 PM
To: Cady, Fred
Cc: Guy Olinger K2AV; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3} KXV3B's extra preamp on 160m RX?

I think it’s 12-6 M

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill


> On Jul 20, 2018, at 3:39 PM, Cady, Fred  wrote:
>
>
> Hi Guy,
>
> You can only use PREAMP2 on 17 - 6 meters.  You can activate the 10 dB 
> preamps in the Main and Sub receivers that can be in the chain of the receive 
> antenna.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Fred KE7X
>
>
>
> 
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
> behalf of Guy Olinger K2AV 
> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2018 12:31 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: [Elecraft] [K3} KXV3B's extra preamp on 160m RX?
>
> Is there a way to select the KXV3B's extra preamp for use with low band RX
> antennas. I am in the spot of putting a separate preamp in line to do what
> the 10/6 m auto extra preamp already does.
>
> I've already been digging for something like that in doc and manual but
> can't find anything, so if someone knows where the relevant material
> resides, or what the secret word for searching that material is, I would
> appreciate that greatly. I am probably the world's worst scratch searcher.
>
> Many Thanks & 73
>
> Guy K2AV
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3} KXV3B's extra preamp on 160m RX?

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Guy,

You can only use PREAMP2 on 17 - 6 meters.  You can activate the 10 dB preamps 
in the Main and Sub receivers that can be in the chain of the receive antenna.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X




From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Guy Olinger K2AV 
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2018 12:31 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] [K3} KXV3B's extra preamp on 160m RX?

Is there a way to select the KXV3B's extra preamp for use with low band RX
antennas. I am in the spot of putting a separate preamp in line to do what
the 10/6 m auto extra preamp already does.

I've already been digging for something like that in doc and manual but
can't find anything, so if someone knows where the relevant material
resides, or what the secret word for searching that material is, I would
appreciate that greatly. I am probably the world's worst scratch searcher.

Many Thanks & 73

Guy K2AV
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Re: [Elecraft] Band switching with the KPA 500

[Cady, Fred]

Hi John,

No, you can make use of the frequency measurement and band changing 
capabilities of the KPA500 and KAT500.

You look here for a couple of guides for the KAT and KPA.

http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide


73 and cheers,

Fred KE7X


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Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 12:44 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Band switching with the KPA 500

Good afternoon.  Reading the manual while I am waiting for parts.  will be here 
tomorrow.  I see that there is auto band switching available.  I will be using 
a flex 6400M with the KPA and the KAT 500.  I see that it talks about an aux 
cable.  Is this cable needed to accomplish band auto band switching.

John
KB4OIF
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There would be no freedom without the military
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] RS232 xcvr control when serial ports are occupied

[Cady, Fred]

Thanks Don.  It must have been interesting working all that out.  I used to 
enjoy giving my students a history lesson explaining the control and 
handshaking signals in the RS232 connector from basic principles, starting with 
the Bell 103 modem.  That didn't help  explain the terminology and signal 
naming problem that Andy had. Manufacturers were terrible at keeping to the 
standard.  And really, in isolation, it doesn't make sense that a signal named 
TxD would be a input and not an output.  Documentation was scanty and so the 
scope, or my favorite test tool -- the RS232 Blinky Box -- had to be gotten out 
to tell what was what.

The now  used for other purposes signals are:
DTR -- from the terminal to the modem to tell the modem the Data Terminal was 
ready.  Now used for CW or PTT.

DSR -- From the modem to the terminal to indicate the modem was ready 
(generally power on).

The Bell 103 could send data only in one direction at a time so RTS and CTS 
were included to control the flow of the data.

RTS -- Request to Send from the terminal to the modem to request the line.

CTS -- Clear to send from the modem to the terminal to say the line was not 
busy and to go ahead with sending the data.

RTS and CTS were also used to control the data flow from a fast device to a 
slow device.  I think there were some kenwood radios that used this scheme.

DCD -- Data Carrier Detected was used for the modem to tell the terminal that 
the carrier from the other data set was being generated (the phone line was 
working).

RI -- Ring Indicator asserted by the modem when it heard a ringing signal at 
the other end of the telephone line.

As I remember it.

Cheers,
Fred KE7X





From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Don Wilhelm 
Sent: Sunday, July 8, 2018 10:04 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] RS232 xcvr control when serial ports are occupied

The computer is the DTE device, and those devices designed to connect to
the computer via the serial port are normally wired as DCE devices.

The original thought when the IBM PC serial port was designed was that
the PC would be used as a terminal connected to a modem, thus the
decision was that the PC should be a DTE - and for the first several
years the PC was used only as a terminal device.  Yes, I was involved
during those early days, but not as a part of that decision making
process - I was involved with the IBM PC modems.  My manager said I had
"M" engraved on my forehead.

Now we have the situation where the computer is the controller.  It
would be very confusing to change the wiring of the computer, so it
remains as a DTE, and connecting devices (while not modems) are
configured as a DCE,

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/8/2018 10:15 PM, Cady, Fred wrote:
> Hi Andy,
>
> Don is correct.
>
> Here is a little blurb that might help.
>
> http://www.ke7x.com/home/miscellaneous-k3-information/unexpected-agc-behavior/rs232-interfaces-1
>
>
> 
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
> behalf of Don Wilhelm 
> Sent: Sunday, July 8, 2018 7:21 PM
> To: ANDY DURBIN; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] RS232 xcvr control when serial ports are 
> occupied
>
> Andy,
>
> No TXD is TXD all the way through the path.  Yes, the DTE TXD will have
> the drivers, and the DCE will have receivers, but it is TXD from end to
> end.  RXD is the other way around because the DCE drives that line.
> Trsnsmit and receive are named with respect to the DTE.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 7/8/2018 8:39 PM, ANDY DURBIN wrote:
>> "TXD is really pin 3."
>>
>>
>> One end's TXD is the other end's RXD. That's obvious to those who have used 
>> RS-233 for a while but if someone needs to ask then it may not be obvious. 
>> Find the TXD pin on the source and connect it the RXD pin on the 
>> destination. Sometimes it's easier to look with a scope than to try to 
>> understand the documentation.
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] RS232 xcvr control when serial ports are occupied

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Andy,

Don is correct.

Here is a little blurb that might help.

http://www.ke7x.com/home/miscellaneous-k3-information/unexpected-agc-behavior/rs232-interfaces-1



From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Don Wilhelm 
Sent: Sunday, July 8, 2018 7:21 PM
To: ANDY DURBIN; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] RS232 xcvr control when serial ports are occupied

Andy,

No TXD is TXD all the way through the path.  Yes, the DTE TXD will have
the drivers, and the DCE will have receivers, but it is TXD from end to
end.  RXD is the other way around because the DCE drives that line.
Trsnsmit and receive are named with respect to the DTE.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/8/2018 8:39 PM, ANDY DURBIN wrote:
> "TXD is really pin 3."
>
>
> One end's TXD is the other end's RXD. That's obvious to those who have used 
> RS-233 for a while but if someone needs to ask then it may not be obvious. 
> Find the TXD pin on the source and connect it the RXD pin on the destination. 
> Sometimes it's easier to look with a scope than to try to understand the 
> documentation.
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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Antenna Memories

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Joel,

I think you probably need to go into the KAT500 Utility to the Antenna 
Configuration screen.  You can check and uncheck the antennas needed for each 
band.  I don't have my station set up at the moment but something like this 
might work:

Select Band 17 and 12, check Ant 1 and click apply

Select Band 20, 15, 10 and 6, check Ant 2 and click apply

Select Band 160, 80, 60, 40, and 30, check Ant 3 and click apply.


Tuner mode will be selected when you are on a band and you select the mode.

Note that you should train the tuner on 160, 80, 60, 40 and 30 and then run 
Manual mode, not auto mode.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X



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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Joel Hallas 
Sent: Sunday, July 1, 2018 3:10 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 Antenna Memories

I don't think my KAT500 (FW 01.75) is old enuf to suffer from the kind of
memory problems I have, but it doesn't seem to do what I expect it to do. I
was just changing my antenna lineup and I have three antennas connected to
the rear:

Ant 1 -- a 17/12 m coupled resonator dipole -- wants to be in bypass mode
Ant 2 -- a 20/15/10 tribander with 6 m 3el coupled resonator -- wants to be
in bypass mode
Ant 3 -- an 80 CF-zepp -- wants to be in auto mode and used on 160, 80, 60,
40 and 30 meters

Each antenna wants to be the default on the bands shown, although Ant 3 can
be used on all bands, I can change manually if needed.

I can cause the tuner to remember to change antennas as I change bands, but
it won't seem to remember whether to be in auto or bypass mode as the band
changes. This is the case whether I just set it and use it on the bands, or
if I try using the config program (1.16.7.25) to force it. I don't think I'm
asking it to do more than it should -- am I missing a crucial step or
setting?

Joel Hallas, W1ZR
Westport, CT


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Re: [Elecraft] Filters

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Bill,

Adjust the lo and hi cut filters to make the signal you are listening to sound 
good (in the absence or QRM).  In a crowded band with QRM on either side, 
adjust either the lo or hi cut to reduce or eliminate the interference.  Note 
that the lo and hi refer to audio frequencies.  If an interfering station has a 
higher pitch, adjust the hi cut; lower pitch the lo cut.  You shouldn't 
consider these controls to be set and forget.  They can be changed to meet 
changing reception conditions.

Lo and hi cut have no effect on your transmitted signal.


Cheers and enjoy the K3.

Fred KE7X


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Bill <1lasports...@cox.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2018 6:07 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Filters

I recently purchased a K3 and trying to set up for SSB.I do not do code.
Is there any recommended settings for the shift lo cut and width?
It has the KFL3A-400 and the KFL3A-12.8 8 pole filters installed
I have read the manual and it does not really help me.
Thanks
Bill
W3WGG


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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Macro via the Kpod

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Dany,

1.1Mixing Transceiver and Panadapter Commands
A single macro sequence of Programmer’s Commands can control both the 
transceiver and its panadapter.  That is, K3S/K3 and P3 commands, or KX3 and 
PX3 commands, can be in the same macro.
Mixing both K3S/K3 and P3 or KX3 and PX3 commands can only be used in P3/SVGA 
or PX3 macros.  P3 and PX3 commands cannot be used in K3S/K3 or KX3 macros.

All should remember that the KPOD does NOT store or generate macro commands.  
What it does is activate macros that are stored in the K3(s).

Cheers,
Fred


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Dany VE2EBK 
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 2:12 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Macro via the Kpod

OK for KAT500 but in terms of sending macros to the P3 via the Kpod ?
Dany VE2EBK

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 installtion with ICOM 7300

[Cady, Fred]

Maybe he means the IC7300 manual is of no help!


Cheers,

Fred KE7X


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Joe Subich, W4TV 
Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 12:31 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 installtion with ICOM 7300


 > The owners manual is of no help.

Have you actually read the KPA-500 Owner's Manual?

Use the "K3 Enhanced cabling" diagram on page 22 but substitute a
cable made according to the instructions in "Icom Cable Connections"
(page 18) instead of the DB15HD/DB15HD cable used with the K3.

As an alternative, you can allow the KPA-500 to band switch based
on detected RF and use the "Basic Cabling" diagram on page 20.  In
that case you will want to use two RCA connections - one between
the "SEND" jack on the IC-7300 and PA Key on the KPA-500, the other
between ALC Out on the KPA-500 and ALC jack on the IC-7300.

Regardless of which (basic or enhanced) cabling you use, be sure to
connect ALC and set the KPA-500 ALC output level as documented on page
10 to prevent the Icom transceiver from over driving the KPA-500 if
the Icom "Power" level is set too high.

Everything you need is in the KPA-500 Owner's Manual if you simply
study it.

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 2018-05-09 2:06 PM, Brian Phelan wrote:
>
> I need help in hooking up my ICOM 7300 to a KPA500 linear amp.
> The owners manual is of no help.
>
>
> Brian Phelan
> bjphel...@verizon.net
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

[Cady, Fred]

File -> Settings and then you will see General.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X




From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of N2TK, Tony 
Sent: Monday, May 7, 2018 4:40 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - FT8

Finally setting up FT8. I downloaded and installed WSJT-X v 1.8.0.

The print out instructions I have says to start with the GENERAL tab. But
there is no GENERAL tab. I have File, Configurations, View, Mode, Decode,
Save, Tools and Help. I also plan on using the Codec in the K3. This K3 has
been upgraded also with USB.

Can someone point me to the correct direction to get my K3 setup?



Also, I understand I need a way to keep better time for my K3. What's the
recommended software to do that?



Tnx for any feedback

73,

N2TK, Tony



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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] New Product: SPX3 External Speaker

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Robert,

I'm thinking you could greatly expand your potential market by having two 
speakers and supporting stereo audio.  That way people could use the KX3 dual 
watch feature without having to plug in headphones.  It might also be 
attractive for K3 users (like me) suffering from a space problem.  I use the 
West Mountain speakers and love them but would like something smaller.

Just a thought.

Good luck.

73,

Fred KE7X




From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of John Gibson 
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 12:32 PM
To: Robert J. Morris; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] New Product: SPX3 External Speaker

Hi Robert,

Your proposed speaker looks interesting. Thank you for offering it.

My need is a little different. I want to use a KX2 for portable emergency 
communication, powering it directly from a 12V lithium iron phosphate (LFP) 
battery. For this application I would like to power an external amplified 
speaker directly from the same 12V LFP battery. I would be rather not have to 
recharge an amplified speaker's internal battery.

73,
John, no8v


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Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2018 1:06:25 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] [KX3] New Product: SPX3 External Speaker

I've built a prototype powered external speaker for the KX3, and would
like some feedback on what folks would desire in terms of features, and
whether folks would want to own one.

The speaker currently is designed to match the overall look of the KX3
and PX3, and accept similar third-party panels and covers as for the KX
line. Presently, it uses the same legs and feet as the KX3 and PX3, and
is the same height and depth as those. There is one USB port for
charging the internal lithium battery, and input and output stereo
jacks. The speaker is mono. The output jack redirects the right channel
from the stereo input for a second speaker, just like with the Elecraft
SP3 and other similar external speakers. The speaker is amplified.

The SPX3 puts out a maximum of 3W, and is about as loud as any external
radio speaker gets. Volume is adjusted by the KX3. It plugs into the KX3
PHONES jack. There is a built-in low pass filter to reduce noise and
improve the listening experience.

The prototype, as you'll see in pictures in the links below, is slightly
narrower than the expected finished product. The speaker driver and
on/off switch are both waterproof, but - just like the KX3 and PX3 - the
case isn't. So, don't drop it in a lake. It will handle all conditions
appropriate for the KX3, and is meant for indoor and outdoor use. Having
matched the case design so closely to the KX3, it isn't as airtight as
I'd like it, so the next prototype will have the case halves join in a
more customary way, but remain the same dimensions and overall look.
This will also improve ingress protection.

You'll see the speaker is not a polished finished product yet, as it's a
rough first prototype made by hand. Your feedback will assure the final
product is what you want gracing your portable shack.

Please note, the KX3 in the photo is only to demonstrate the speaker.

All feedback is welcome. Please let me know which reasonable
enhancements or simplifications you'd like to see.
Examples:
* Would you want an output USB port to use the speaker to charge your
phone?
* Would you want to dispense with the built-in battery, and run it
entirely from external power?
* Would you want a second passive speaker driven by the first to save on
weight and cost? That is, a SPX3A (active, with battery, charger, and
amp) and SPX3P (passive, with only speaker driver)
* If you're a KX2 user, would you like me to produce the SPX2 (also in
development)?

Pictures:
SPX3 with KX3: http://www.iloc.com/ag6zz/SPX3/AG6ZZ_SPX3_KX3.JPG
SPX3 Left Oblique:
http://www.iloc.com/ag6zz/SPX3/AG6ZZ_SPX3_LeftOblique.JPG
SPX3 Right Oblique:
http://www.iloc.com/ag6zz/SPX3/AG6ZZ_SPX3_RightOblique.JPG

73,
Robert (AG6ZZ)

SPX2, SPX2A, SPX2P, SPX3, SPX3A, and SPX3P are Trademarks (TM) of Robert
J. Morris
SPX2, SPX2A, SPX2P, SPX3, SPX3A, and SPX3P are Copyright (C) 2018 by
Robert J. Morris
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Re: [Elecraft] Fred's HHG vs Elecraft manuals de KE7X

[Cady, Fred]

Rats, wish I had thought of that!  Maybe the next book . . .



From: kevino z <z_kev...@hotmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 8, 2018 7:36 AM
To: Joan
Cc: Cady, Fred; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fred's HHG vs Elecraft manuals de KE7X

Yeah, but my copy didn’t have DON’T PANIC written in large, friendly letters
73 DE KK4YEL

No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of 
electrons were terribly inconvenienced !

> On Apr 8, 2018, at 02:27, Joan <joanpat...@me.com> wrote:
>
> Fred, I’ve just appended my copy of your book to read: The Hitchhikers’ Guide 
> to the Elecraft KX2.
>
> Thank you!
> ^_^ Joan
>
> FB es 73 =  KE7X de KX2CW  kn   . .
>
> Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra, said Piglet.
> Shaka, when the walls fell, said Pooh.
>
>> On Apr 7, 2018, at 12:05, Cady, Fred <fc...@montana.edu> wrote:
>>
>> What makes the KE7X Elecraft book different than the Elecraft owner’s 
>> manuals?
>> Let’s start by saying the KE7X books do not have any information needed to 
>> operate the radios that is not in the Elecraft Owner’s manuals.  Owner’s 
>> manuals are by design succinct and concise descriptions of the controls and 
>> features of the radio.  Elecraft manuals are very well done but I found 
>> during my 40+ years as an EE prof that there are various ways that people 
>> learn.  Some are visual learners and learn by seeing diagrams and images, 
>> some can gain comprehension just be reading.  Others are more hands-on 
>> learners, needing the “lab experience” to cement their understanding of the 
>> concepts.  I’m a visual and hands-on learner.  When I first got my K3 I had 
>> trouble understanding how the sub receiver worked and what the different 
>> antenna switching options were.  So I drew it out in a diagram and that made 
>> it much more clear to me.  If that helped me, wouldn’t it help others?  So 
>> the idea of a K3 book was born.  (The original title was to be “The 
>> Hitchhiker’s Guide to the K3” but I got talked out of that!)
>> The concept that takes these books beyond the Elecraft manuals is support 
>> for the visual, reading, and doing learning styles.There are many, many 
>> diagrams.   In the K3S book there are 131 diagrams, 16 on the sub receiver 
>> alone.  There are expanded explanations (and diagrams) for all radio 
>> operations and in-depth explanations of topics such as the various controls 
>> for the receiver’s AGC.  And to top it all off, most topics have a “lab 
>> exercise” that you can do sitting at your radio to make sure you understand 
>> the concept.
>> The printed versions of the books all have an index and, of course, the pdf 
>> versions can be easily searched for what you are looking for.
>> https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.ke7x.com=02%7C01%7C%7C9f89f0d9820449cbbfc208d59d19deae%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C636587656789761289=Vm0EbZlIY7l%2BlaYsff7q5hyZ%2BQ1UTYUiOAiME5fDIqk%3D=0<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ke7x.com=02%7C01%7C%7C9f89f0d9820449cbbfc208d59d19deae%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C636587656789761289=ZyBT4gyj%2FeHpFIVe6jzaHkbvmMz6QiLfpJq8%2FC8CXiQ%3D=0>
>>  has more information on all 12 current KE7X Elecraft books with tables of 
>> contents and ordering information.
>>
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Fred
>>
>> 
>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> on 
>> behalf of Mike Markowski <mike.ab...@gmail.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, April 7, 2018 12:04 PM
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fred's vs Elecraft manuals
>>
>> Fred and all,
>>
>> Can you describe in general how your books differ from Elecraft manuals?
>> I haven't found Elecaft manuals to be lacking and very much like how
>> direct and concise they are.  Your books are popular, making me wonder
>> what you've added?
>>
>> Tnx es 73!
>> Mike ab3ap
>>
>>> On 04/07/2018 11:39 AM, Cady, Fred wrote:
>>> Hi Neil
>>>
>>> No never did a K2 book.
>>>
>>> Sorry the 15% discount at Lulu doesn't apply to pdf files.
>>>
>>> The K3S, KX3, and KX2 hard copy books are only available through Elecraft.  
>>> Sorry about that too.
>>>
>>> Fred KE7X
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Re: [Elecraft] Fred's HHG vs Elecraft manuals de KE7X

[Cady, Fred]

Yea, another Douglas Adams fan.



From: Joan <joanpat...@me.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 8, 2018 12:26 AM
To: Cady, Fred
Cc: Mike Markowski; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fred's HHG vs Elecraft manuals de KE7X

Fred, I’ve just appended my copy of your book to read: The Hitchhikers’ Guide 
to the Elecraft KX2.

Thank you!
^_^ Joan

FB es 73 =  KE7X de KX2CW  kn   . .

Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra, said Piglet.
Shaka, when the walls fell, said Pooh.

On Apr 7, 2018, at 12:05, Cady, Fred 
<fc...@montana.edu<mailto:fc...@montana.edu>> wrote:

What makes the KE7X Elecraft book different than the Elecraft owner’s manuals?
Let’s start by saying the KE7X books do not have any information needed to 
operate the radios that is not in the Elecraft Owner’s manuals.  Owner’s 
manuals are by design succinct and concise descriptions of the controls and 
features of the radio.  Elecraft manuals are very well done but I found during 
my 40+ years as an EE prof that there are various ways that people learn.  Some 
are visual learners and learn by seeing diagrams and images, some can gain 
comprehension just be reading.  Others are more hands-on learners, needing the 
“lab experience” to cement their understanding of the concepts.  I’m a visual 
and hands-on learner.  When I first got my K3 I had trouble understanding how 
the sub receiver worked and what the different antenna switching options were.  
So I drew it out in a diagram and that made it much more clear to me.  If that 
helped me, wouldn’t it help others?  So the idea of a K3 book was born.  (The 
original title was to be “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the K3” but I got talked 
out of that!)
The concept that takes these books beyond the Elecraft manuals is support for 
the visual, reading, and doing learning styles.There are many, many 
diagrams.   In the K3S book there are 131 diagrams, 16 on the sub receiver 
alone.  There are expanded explanations (and diagrams) for all radio operations 
and in-depth explanations of topics such as the various controls for the 
receiver’s AGC.  And to top it all off, most topics have a “lab exercise” that 
you can do sitting at your radio to make sure you understand the concept.
The printed versions of the books all have an index and, of course, the pdf 
versions can be easily searched for what you are looking for.
www.ke7x.com<http://www.ke7x.com><http://www.ke7x.com> has more information on 
all 12 current KE7X Elecraft books with tables of contents and ordering 
information.


73,

Fred


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<elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net>> on 
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Sent: Saturday, April 7, 2018 12:04 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fred's vs Elecraft manuals

Fred and all,

Can you describe in general how your books differ from Elecraft manuals?
 I haven't found Elecaft manuals to be lacking and very much like how
direct and concise they are.  Your books are popular, making me wonder
what you've added?

Tnx es 73!
Mike ab3ap

On 04/07/2018 11:39 AM, Cady, Fred wrote:
Hi Neil

No never did a K2 book.

Sorry the 15% discount at Lulu doesn't apply to pdf files.

The K3S, KX3, and KX2 hard copy books are only available through Elecraft.  
Sorry about that too.

Fred KE7X
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Re: [Elecraft] Fred's vs Elecraft manuals de KE7X

[Cady, Fred]

What makes the KE7X Elecraft book different than the Elecraft owner’s manuals?
Let’s start by saying the KE7X books do not have any information needed to 
operate the radios that is not in the Elecraft Owner’s manuals.  Owner’s 
manuals are by design succinct and concise descriptions of the controls and 
features of the radio.  Elecraft manuals are very well done but I found during 
my 40+ years as an EE prof that there are various ways that people learn.  Some 
are visual learners and learn by seeing diagrams and images, some can gain 
comprehension just be reading.  Others are more hands-on learners, needing the 
“lab experience” to cement their understanding of the concepts.  I’m a visual 
and hands-on learner.  When I first got my K3 I had trouble understanding how 
the sub receiver worked and what the different antenna switching options were.  
So I drew it out in a diagram and that made it much more clear to me.  If that 
helped me, wouldn’t it help others?  So the idea of a K3 book was born.  (The 
original title was to be “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the K3” but I got talked 
out of that!)
The concept that takes these books beyond the Elecraft manuals is support for 
the visual, reading, and doing learning styles.There are many, many 
diagrams.   In the K3S book there are 131 diagrams, 16 on the sub receiver 
alone.  There are expanded explanations (and diagrams) for all radio operations 
and in-depth explanations of topics such as the various controls for the 
receiver’s AGC.  And to top it all off, most topics have a “lab exercise” that 
you can do sitting at your radio to make sure you understand the concept.
The printed versions of the books all have an index and, of course, the pdf 
versions can be easily searched for what you are looking for.
www.ke7x.com<http://www.ke7x.com> has more information on all 12 current KE7X 
Elecraft books with tables of contents and ordering information.


73,

Fred


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> on 
behalf of Mike Markowski <mike.ab...@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 7, 2018 12:04 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fred's vs Elecraft manuals

Fred and all,

Can you describe in general how your books differ from Elecraft manuals?
  I haven't found Elecaft manuals to be lacking and very much like how
direct and concise they are.  Your books are popular, making me wonder
what you've added?

Tnx es 73!
Mike ab3ap

On 04/07/2018 11:39 AM, Cady, Fred wrote:
> Hi Neil
>
> No never did a K2 book.
>
> Sorry the 15% discount at Lulu doesn't apply to pdf files.
>
> The K3S, KX3, and KX2 hard copy books are only available through Elecraft.  
> Sorry about that too.
>
> Fred KE7X
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Re: [Elecraft] 15% discount KE7X book Code is FWD15

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Chuck,


The K3S and P3 (full title is "The K3S and P3 -- Getting the Most from your 
High Performance Station") spiral bound hard copy is available on the Elecraft 
website (http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_books.htm scroll down to Fred Cady 
books).  PDF is available at http://www.lulu.com/

(Search for Elecraft).  Table of contents and other information is found at 
http://www.ke7x.com/the-elecraft-k3s-book


The K3 3rd edition book (full title is "The Elecraft K3 and P3 -- Incorporating 
the KXV3B and KIO3B") spiral bound hard copy and pdf versions are available at 
Lulu.  More information and TOC at http://www.ke7x.com/home/guide-to-the-k3.


I know it is a bit confusing so I hope this helps.

73,

Fred KE7X



From: hawley, charles j jr <c-haw...@illinois.edu>
Sent: Saturday, April 7, 2018 7:22 AM
To: Cady, Fred; Elecraft list
Subject: RE: 15% discount KE7X book Code is FWD15

I was looking for the latest K3S book and don't see it...specifically titled as 
"K3S and P3" as is advertised on the Elecraft site under part number E740243. 
When I click on that part number, there is no Cady book titled as such.
I have also looked on the Lulu.com site and don't see that specific title. I do 
see "The Elecraft K3 and P3" 3rd Edition.
I have "The Elecraft K3" 2nd Edition and was thinking of an updated book for 
the K3S including revision firmware updates.
Is the "The Elecraft K3 and P3" 3rd Edition such a book?

Thank you and 73,

Chuck KE9UW

From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on 
behalf of Cady, Fred [fc...@montana.edu]
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2018 8:46 PM
To: Elecraft list
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 15% discount KE7X book Code is FWD15

Forgot to give it before.



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behalf of Cady, Fred <fc...@montana.edu>
Sent: Friday, April 6, 2018 6:35 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] 15% discount KE7X book

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www.lulu<http://www.lulu>.com has a 15% discount going on there for KE7X 
Elecraft books including the 3rd Edition K3 book (doesn't apply for K3S, KX3 
and KX2 books carried by Elecraft).

See www.ke7x.com<http://www.ke7x.com> for more information.

73,

Fred KE7X


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Re: [Elecraft] 15% discount KE7X book

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Neil

No never did a K2 book.

Sorry the 15% discount at Lulu doesn't apply to pdf files.

The K3S, KX3, and KX2 hard copy books are only available through Elecraft.  
Sorry about that too.

Fred KE7X




From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> on 
behalf of Neil Zampella <ne...@techie.com>
Sent: Friday, April 6, 2018 9:41 PM
To: Elecraft list
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 15% discount KE7X book

Hi Fred,

I've got your great KX3 book, and your 'assembling the KX3 line station'
book (from Lulu).   Did you ever create a K2 book, and if so, is it
still available anywhere??

73,

Neil, KN3ILZ


On 4/6/2018 8:35 PM, Cady, Fred wrote:
> www.lulu<http://www.lulu>.com has a 15% discount going on there for KE7X 
> Elecraft books including the 3rd Edition K3 book (doesn't apply for K3S, KX3 
> and KX2 books carried by Elecraft).
>
> See www.ke7x.com<http://www.ke7x.com> for more information.
>
> 73,
>
> Fred KE7X
>
>
>

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Re: [Elecraft] K-3 4629

[Cady, Fred]

There are actually 3 preamps.  20 db (17m - 6m only) in the KXV3B and a 10 db 
in the main and a 10 db in the sub.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X




From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Nr4c 
Sent: Friday, April 6, 2018 7:04 PM
To: donw...@embarqmail.com
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-3 4629

Don

Are there really two preamps or just a two step gain setting?

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill


> On Apr 6, 2018, at 6:32 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
>
> Ralph,
>
> Look at the K3S manual for the Preamp1 and preamp2 operation.  It only 
> applies to the K3S and a K3 with the KXV3B upgrade.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>> On 4/6/2018 5:04 PM, Ralph S. Turk wrote:
>> Just got my K3 back from the factory.  Everything that I have tested works 
>> correctly.
>> This week I say a email referring to Pre Amp 1 and 2.  I can't find anything 
>> in the manual
>> so far.  Are there such items or am I not interpreting that email correctly. 
>>  I should have saved
>> it but I didn't.
>> I also should state that I am very new to the K3.  Have only had for two 
>> weeks.  Was from a estate
>> sale.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S Enable Preamp 2 Without Preamp 1

[Cady, Fred]

Preamp 2 can be used only on 17 m - 6 m and the main and sub 10 db preamps must 
be off.  You are not allowed to have more than 20 db preamplification.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X




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behalf of John Stengrevics 
Sent: Friday, April 6, 2018 7:04 PM
To: j...@kk9a.com
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S Enable Preamp 2 Without Preamp 1

Hi John,

I operate mostly 6 & 2 meters.  On 6m, I have a third preamp between the K3S 
and the amp.  When operating EME, I have to disable Preamp 2 because 3 preamps 
create too much noise.  So, I have disabled Preamp 2.  This has allowed me to 
work EME successfully.

I wanted to try an experiment, disabling Preamp 1 and enabling Preamp 2 while 
using my 3rd preamp.  From what I understand, enabling Preamp 2 disables Preamp 
1.  But, I don’t know this for sure.

Let me know your thoughts on this.

Thanks & 73,

John
WA1EAZ

> On Apr 6, 2018, at 8:58 PM,   wrote:
>
> I am curious what the reason would be for this?
>
> I have operated from several countries using my K3S and I am never so
> fortunate to have a noise floor low enough use preamp 2. Most of the time
> preamp 1 is also off.
>
> John KK9A  (PJ4R in 2018 WPX SSB)
>
>
> Stengrevics Jstengrevics wrote:
>
> Is there some way to enable preamp 2 without enabling preamp 1?  Perhaps
> electing attenuation on preamp 1?
>
> 73,
>
> John
> WA1EAZ
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Re: [Elecraft] 15% discount KE7X book Code is FWD15

[Cady, Fred]

Forgot to give it before.



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www.lulu<http://www.lulu>.com has a 15% discount going on there for KE7X 
Elecraft books including the 3rd Edition K3 book (doesn't apply for K3S, KX3 
and KX2 books carried by Elecraft).

See www.ke7x.com<http://www.ke7x.com> for more information.

73,

Fred KE7X


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[Elecraft] 15% discount KE7X book

[Cady, Fred]

www.lulu.com has a 15% discount going on there for KE7X 
Elecraft books including the 3rd Edition K3 book (doesn't apply for K3S, KX3 
and KX2 books carried by Elecraft).

See www.ke7x.com for more information.

73,

Fred KE7X


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Re: [Elecraft] Advice needed: Remote Station Enhancement

[Cady, Fred]

Right on Don.

73,

Fred KE7X



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behalf of Don Wilhelm 
Sent: Friday, March 2, 2018 5:19 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Advice needed: Remote Station Enhancement

I believe that logic can quickly merge into the idea that "the first to
introduce BCD Band Data" will "set the standard".  I for one do not
believe that is the best approach, and certainly not sufficient to 'set
a standard', which may have serious flaws when extended beyond that
manufacturer's realm.

The Yaesu method (I cannot call it a standard) will inter-operate with
other Yaesu gear and 3rd party gear designed to inter-operate with it,
but that does not constitute a "standard"

The "standard" for data communication has been established in the
digital world for many, many years, and pre-dates the Yaesu system.

Drivers do not source voltage (they use open collector and open drain
devices), and there is one pullup resistor at the end of the signal line
- there may be multiple receivers monitoring the signal line, but there
can be only one driver active at a time - which for a multiple driver
situation means an external source of control is necessary for gating
the drivers.
I was working with those "rules" when designing computer console
circuits for a IBM large system back in 1969, and the same principals
had been devised since the advent of IBM SLT logic modules in the late
1950s.

So if anyone wants to apply "the first guy sets the standard", I think
Yaesu was not the first, but they made the mistake of having the drivers
source voltage.  That is only practical for very short signal lines and
a very limited number of receivers listening on the signal line(s).

Efforts to continue the "Yaesu method" will result in further confusion
as amateur box to box communications develops further and more and more
incorporates design principles previously applied to computer systems
and communications lines.  Even the IBM terminal communications plugged
the "pullup" resistors at only one terminal (they were called line
terminators) - at the end of the communications line.  That is a long
established principle that works even today if done right.  What I am
saying is that Yaesu did not "do it right" and creates limitations to
expansion and the advancement of technology within the amateur community
today.

So get out the cutters and remove the collector and drain resistors from
the Yaesu drivers, and put pullup resistors only at the far end of the
lines, and you can have the Yaesu "system" without any of the problems.

There are other systems that do allow multiple drivers on the same
signalling line(s) - I2C is one example - whichever driver grabs the
signalling first gets priority is a simplified version of the operation.
  Ethernet is another example, but in any of these systems, the protocol
must define which driver gets priority.  That requires a bit more
sophistication than a simple driver on the communication line.

I believe the original K3 "did it right" to use open drain drivers on
the band data lines - but succumbed to the hue and cry that it did not
work with the various versions of the Yaesu system and Elecraft then
added pullup resistors to the drivers.
The result has been a bastardized "system" that in many cases requires
the addition of steering diodes and/or the removal of pullup resistors
from external devices to make it work right.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/2/2018 6:17 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
>
>> As far as older Yaesu transceivers are concerned, their design is
>> proprietary and cannot be brought into the mold without serious
>> converters (which should frankly be easily constructed by the serious
>> amateur).
> Yaesu's transceivers were the *first* to use BCD "band data".  As such,
> it should be incumbent on anyone using that interface to be electrically
> compatible with Yaesu's interface (source +5/+12V for logic high, open
> circuit for logic low).  Even the amateur DOS based logging software
> that provided "band data" on a computer LPT port duplicated that
> interface.
>
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[Elecraft] 15% off on KE7X Elecraft books including pdfs

[Cady, Fred]

www.lulu.com has a 15% discount.  I do not know how long 
it is good for.  The discount code is FWD15.


cheers,

Fred KE7X


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Re: [Elecraft] k3s rtty split mode

[Cady, Fred]

VFO B needs to be on the same band and mode as VFO A.  Double tap A>B and then 
it should work.

73,

Fred KE7X


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
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Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 8:17 AM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] k3s rtty split mode

Hello,
I was trying to work in split mode in rtty with the k3s.
K3s says SPL N/A...What am I missing
Thanks
Noel
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Re: [Elecraft] Firing up K3 attached to PC via USB

[Cady, Fred]

Go to CONFIG:PTT-KEY, tap the 1 key and set USB.SAFE.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Mike Flowers 
Sent: Thursday, February 8, 2018 3:56 PM
To: 'John_N1JM'
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firing up K3 attached to PC via USB

Yes, it's normal.   There is a config parameter you can set to eliminate
this behavior.

I can't think of it at the moment, but someone on this list will surely
remember what it is.

- 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC

> -Original Message-
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> boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John_N1JM
> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2018 2:53 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Firing up K3 attached to PC via USB
>
> When firing up my PC with K3s attached and on, the K3s trips into transmit
a
> couple of times. Is that normal?
>
> 73, John N1JM
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Re: [Elecraft] KXSER CABLE INFO

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Noel,

No, you don't have to tie those together unless the software you are using 
needs them for some sort of flow control handshaking, but that too, would be 
unusual because back in the days of modem RTS (Request to Send) and CTS (clear 
to send) were used by the modem to let the terminal (your computer) know it was 
ok for it to send data.  DTR (Data Terminal Ready) was a handshaking signal 
from the data terminal (computer) to let the modem know it was OK to send data 
to the terminal. Handshaking flow control is not used these days and so that is 
why RTS and DTR are often used by logger programs for CW and PTT.  The K3 
allows this because its serial port implements them.  The KX3 can't because its 
serial port is only for data (TxD and RxD).

(An exception that I seem to remember is that some Kenwood radios needed RTS 
and CTS jumpered on the radio side.)


Cheers,

Fred KE7X


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of NOEL POULIN 
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 4:18 AM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KXSER CABLE INFO

Hello
I am wiring my own KXSER Rs232 cable ...DB9F TO 3.5 MM JACK
Here is what I have for connections.
DB9F   3.5MM JACK
pin 3Tip
pin 2Ring
pin 5Sleeve.
I saw somewhere that pins 4 (DTR) AND PIN 8 CTS) on the DB9F must be
connected  together
I AM NOT SURE...
Anyone can tell me if those pins 4 and 8 must  be together(CONNECTED)

Thanks
Noel

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[Elecraft] KE7X print book 15% off at Lulu

[Cady, Fred]

www.lulu.com 15% discount on print books until Jan 22 (or 
maybe through Jan22?).  Does not apply to KE7X books carried by Elecraft.

The Lulu code is JAN15.

73,

Fred KE7X

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Re: [Elecraft] Long wire antennas MORE

[Cady, Fred]

I wintered over at Byrd Station in 67-68.  The "Long Wire" VLF station was, as 
I remember, about 11 miles away from the main Byrd station to get away from 
noise sources for the research that was being done.  Several of us at Byrd 
walked out there one day (although I guess it was night, seeing as how nights 
were 4 months long).  I'm pretty sure the 10 mile antenna was for receiving but 
KC4AAD might have used it for transmitting.  My own station, KC4USM, used a 
700' long vee beam, on the ice.  "Ground" was something like 7000' below, 2000' 
below sea level.

Cheers and 73,

Fred KE7X OAE




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behalf of brian 
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2018 9:35 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Long wire antennas MORE

Just for kicks, I modeled it with a 1/4 wave counter poise up 12' up
from ground. 14 MHz.

Unfortunately where ground is a question.  What the parameters for
"ground" is a good question.  Snow doesn't look like earth.

Anyhow the impedance came out 11470 ohms +j 17880.
The horizontal antenna pattern was along the axis with a beam width of
3.8 degrees and a gain of almost 15 db

The vertical pattern peaked at 3 degrees and straight up 5 dB down.

73 de Brian/K3KO

On 1/12/2018 16:18 PM, Mal Speer wrote:
> I don't know much about antennas, but in the late 60s or early 70s I worked
> a station on 20 meters with a 10 mile long (long wire antenna).
>
> That was KC4AAD in Antarctica. I don't have the QSL card I got back then,
> but was a picture of part of the antenna. I know it was 20 meters, because I
> only had a 20 meter antenna. A 3El wide spaced monobander up about 35 feet.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - RCL REQ when trying to channel hop (scan)?

[Cady, Fred]

That's the behavior you get when VFO IND is yes.  It will do that on any memory 
recall -- only retrieve VFO A and not VFO B.

Cheers and HNY,

Fred KE7X



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behalf of Fred Jensen 
Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 2:33 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - RCL REQ when trying to channel hop (scan)?

To the list, others may have set up this way:

In my memory channels, the 5 60 meter channels are set up for channel
hopping, with VFO A being the center of the channel and CW, and VFO B
being the lower edge of the channel [carrier position], and USB.
Selecting a channel then lets me switch between CW and USB with the A/B
switch.

Changing the VFO A steps through the 5 channels.  However, it does not
seem to take VFO B with it.  VFO B remains on the first channel selected.

I set the memories up with the K3 Freq Memory editor.  Am I doing
something wrong, or is this how it works.  If the latter ... any chance
it could be set to take VFO B along with a rotation of VFO A?

73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 1/4/2018 1:09 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> For Channel Hopping or Live Scan, you store the channels in memory
> with an "*" label as you have done.  Then you do a memory recall for
> one of those channels.  The KX3 will go to that channel.  Use the VFO
> knob to hop from one channel to the next.

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Re: [Elecraft] Cady Books

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Rich,

No they are the same except the PDF doesn't have an index like the printed 
version.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X



From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Rich Arland 
Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2017 10:19 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] Cady Books

I'm looking at picking up the Cady book on the KX2. Is there any difference 
(other than price) between the LULU PDF version and the hard copy version from 
Elecraft?



Vy 73 es gud DX!

Rich Arland   K7SZ
Cogito ergo CQ (I think therefore, I HAM)

Hallicrafters/Heathkit/Ten-Tec archeologist
Bent Dipole Ranch, Dacula, GA

http://commobunker.blogspot.com/

Author: "ARRL's Low Power Communications, the Art and Science of QRP" (all 4 
editions)
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[Elecraft] Lulu discount on KE7X books

[Cady, Fred]

Lulu currently has a 20% discount on print books.  The code is LULU20.  I don't 
know how long it is good for.  www.lulu.com

73 and Happy Holidays.

Fred KE7X


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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KAT500 autotuner in pair with the JUMA PA1000

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Linas,

Have a look at http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide


Cheers and 73,

Fred KE7X


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behalf of Irma & Linas(LY2H) 
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 3:56 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft KAT500 autotuner in pair with the JUMA PA1000

Hello group,
I wouold like you to share your personal experience info on the setupping
,wiring and running the two? any tips welcome, like where'd you get the PTT
key line from for the KAT500 to switch?
As a trx I use the K3/ modified to S.
One antenna is balun end fed 43m LW. The other is R8

Season's Greetings!
73 de Linas LY2H
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Re: [Elecraft] VFO B / Decode

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Zac,

You can use the K3  Utility program and its Terminal window to show the decoded 
characters when you have decode turned on.  You can operate CW, RTTY (FSK D) 
and PSK (PSK D).  You can define 16 memories for each of the modes by clicking 
Edit Memories.

Cheers and 73,

Fred KE7X


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behalf of zachary petersen 
Sent: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 11:57 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] VFO B / Decode

I have been looking through the options, and the manual however I can't
seem to find an option to force VFO B to stay on decode instead of
switching back to the frequency. I have been using 0 PWR and the decode to
practice CW however since VFO B switches back it makes it difficult to see
what I have typed unless I am actively looking at it.

Additionally I thought it might be interesting to allow for VFO B knob
while on "decode" mode to allow you to scroll back in a conversation ( to a
certain buffer limit ).

Thank you and I hope to hear if there are any solutions to keep the VFO B
on decode, or if this could be a feature that could be added.

--
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 suffers from amnesia

[Cady, Fred]

The K3s does this to avoid the extraneous keying due to activity on the USB 
serial port while the computer is booting up.  You can put the K3s into 
USB.SAFE mode like this:
"Safe" mode disables PTT or keying transmissions until the K3S receives a 
command via the USB interface, such as a read of the rig's VFO frequency.  To 
turn on safe mode, go into CONFIG:PTT-KEY and tap 1 to select USB.SAFE.  Exit 
the menu and turn the radio off/on. Applications that use PTT-KEY but don't 
send commands will require UNSAFE mode (the default). In this case, be sure to 
turn the PC on before the K3S.

Cheers and 73,

Fred KE7X


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Udo Langenohl - DK5YA 
Sent: Monday, December 4, 2017 9:11 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 suffers from amnesia

I pimped both of my K3 with the new KIO3B boards in order to avoid that
nasty sound card cabeling etc. It works fine via USB but one strange
thing happens with both radios.

I have to set "PTT-KEY" to RTS-DTR every time after powering down and
power up the radio again. Both K3 forget the setting "RTS-DTR" each and
every time. No matter what the computer or the operating system is,
RTS-DTR always switches to "OFF-OFF" when the radio goes OFF. What am I
doing wrong?

73 Udo, DK5YA

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 intermittent transmit power

[Cady, Fred]

Also, make sure you are not using ALC from the AMP to control the K3 output 
power.

73,

Fred KE7X



From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Don Wilhelm 
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 9:52 AM
To: Phil Zminda; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 intermittent transmit power

Phil,

If you have not done so already, crank up K3 Utility and do the Transmit
Gain calibration.
If that does not fix the problem, then contact Elecraft support.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/29/2017 9:40 AM, Phil Zminda wrote:
> My K3 -100 S/N 4385 has developed an intermittent transmit problem on CW. I 
> operate very little SSB so can’t say if it happens on SSB. It seems that the 
> transmit power as seen on the meter display drops to 0 on a character and 
> then goes up to 100, even when running at 40 watts driving my amplifier, an 
> ALS-600, modified with QSK. At first I blamed the amp and did check it out 
> thoroughly, but see the problem even without it. I have checked all my coax 
> connections, the amp keying keying connection, re-seated the power cable, 
> tried both full and semi-qsk and both internal and external Winkeyer keying. 
> I’ve seen this both with my antenna and with a dummy load. It doesn’t seem to 
> matter which band I’m on. The problem seems to happen when the rig is first 
> turned on and then may go away. I saw the problem when operating last night 
> and when I tested the rig this morning on a dummy load it, re-occurred for a 
> short while, then went away. A couple of weeks ago  ran SS CW with the K3 
> running QRP and didn’t notice the problem.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Lulu 40% off (5% on pdf)

[Cady, Fred]

Thanks Rick,

Lulu does have a 5% discount on everything (LULUORDERS5).  I'm not sure how 
long it is good for.

Cheers,

Fred



From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Rick Tavan 
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 6:38 PM
To: Buck
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Lulu 40% off

Unfortunately, that coupon code is only good for print books. Many of
Fred's books are e-book only. Good for Fred! Technical manuals are great as
e-books because they are searchable and "weightless." But the discount
doesn't appear to apply.

73,

/Rick N6XI


Rick Tavan
Truckee, CA

On Tue, Nov 28, 2017 at 9:58 AM, Buck  wrote:

> Lulu is running 40% off until Nov 30. Use code CYBER40 to pick up your
> favorite Fred Cady books.
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Re: [Elecraft] Lulu 40% off

[Cady, Fred]

Alan,

Sorry you are having trouble.  I've found Lulu to be very responsive and 
solving problems.  If you don't get any joy from them, send me the details and 
maybe I can help.

73,

Fred KE7X




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Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 11:57 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Lulu 40% off

Beware when dealing through Lulu.

I tried to order paper copies of 2 Fred Cady books, but after submitting
,ailing details and spending over $50, I was directed to downloads, which I
did not want. I downloaded one of the books because I didn't want to lose it
due to their "no refunds on ebooks" policy. The other book I already have as
a download. I've submitted a ticket to Lulu, but they've not responded after
3 days, apart from an automated acknowledgement. I hope this is as one-off
and they will put things right.

73,

Alan. G4GNX

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Subject: [Elecraft] Lulu 40% off

Lulu is running 40% off until Nov 30. Use code CYBER40 to pick up your
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Re: [Elecraft] Stupid KX2 straight key question.

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Brad,

Either the tip or ring on the stereo (TRS) plug should work.

Check to see if the CONFIG:CW KEY2 is set the HAND.
73,

Fred KE7X


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Subject: [Elecraft] Stupid KX2 straight key question.

The instructions with my KX2 say to use a stereo plug when wiring up a
straight key, so I wired mine up between the tip and the base leaving
the center  contact open. This configuration does not work for me. When
I  replace this key with another using a mono plug the radio works
perfectly. Am I supposed to wire the stereo plug up using the tip and
center contacts on the plug, Or the center and base of the plug ? If
this is the case I did not find any note of this in the owners manual.
Moron Looking for an answer.

BradN1VWD

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 CW Decode question

[Cady, Fred]

You must have the KX3 decoding to display text on the PX3.  The PX3 doesn't 
decode.  What you shouldn't do is try to display on the PX3 and the KX3 Utility 
at the same time.


Note: To display CW, RTTY or PSK decoded signals on the PX3, you must activate 
text decoding on the KX3.

Make sure that you do not have the KX3 Utility Terminal program active to 
display and send text while you are trying to use the PX3 keyboard, or vice 
verse.  The KX3’s text decode can be fed to only one place.  You will see 
dropped characters if the utility is active when using the keyboard.  They both 
cannot be used at the same time.


Cheers,

Fred KE7X


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of rich hurd WC3T 
Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2017 5:26 PM
To: tomb18
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; MaverickNH
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 CW Decode question

Hi Tom (or anyone else who knows),

Does this also hold true for the decode function in the KX3 and the PX3?
Should I not run those simultaneously either?  Or is it only the
interaction between the hardware and the utility program?

On Sat, Nov 25, 2017 at 15:17 tomb18  wrote:

> HiActually what is happening is that both the p3 svga and the utility are
> attempting to get access to the decoded text at the same time  so when one
> gets a character, the other misses it.. If you wish to use the utility,
> just turn off text decoding display on the svga. 73 Tom
>
>
> Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
>  Original message From: MaverickNH 
> Date: 2017-11-25  2:31 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3S/P3-SVGA CW Decode - P3 Power Cycle
> I have always had problems using the K3 Utility to change configurations
> from
> another mode to CW, as I could see text decode on the K3S VFO B display
> area
> after a restore to my CW configuration but not on the P3-SVGA external
> display without a lot of fiddling. I see now that simply turning the P3
> on/off is required after a configuration restore to get that text decode to
> display.
>
> I would make a note of that but would just forget where I put it. Now, it's
> right here for me to find!
>
> Bret/N4SRN
>
>
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[Elecraft] 30% discount for KE7X book

[Cady, Fred]

www.lulu.com has a 30% discount on print books.  The code 
is LULU30.  It may run through tomorrow or to tomorrow.

73,

Fred KE7X


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Re: [Elecraft] Info on K3S packages

[Cady, Fred]

Hi again,

I think the casual user package includes the ATU but the K3S/100-K doesn't.  
That would account for $379.95.

Fred, KE7X


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of G4GNX 
Sent: Friday, November 24, 2017 10:32 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] Info on K3S packages

Been trying to phone Elecraft, but keep getting "All of our team is
busy." message.

Looking at the Elecraft website, can someone please tell me what the
difference is between the K3S/100 Casual User Package and the K3S/100-K +
Free MH4 Mic, as there's a considerable difference in price?

I realise that the Casual User Package is Factory Built, so that would
account for part of the difference, but not all.


73,

Alan. G4GNX


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Re: [Elecraft] Info on K3S packages

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Alan,

I think Eric sent a message saying the whole Elecraft crew was going to take 
the weekend off and that they would be back on Monday.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X



From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
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Sent: Friday, November 24, 2017 10:32 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] Info on K3S packages

Been trying to phone Elecraft, but keep getting "All of our team is
busy." message.

Looking at the Elecraft website, can someone please tell me what the
difference is between the K3S/100 Casual User Package and the K3S/100-K +
Free MH4 Mic, as there's a considerable difference in price?

I realise that the Casual User Package is Factory Built, so that would
account for part of the difference, but not all.


73,

Alan. G4GNX


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Re: [Elecraft] Diversity / aux RX problem

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Tony,

As Don indicates, you have two choices for what antenna input the sub rx is 
connected to when you built it.


"The Sub receiver's antenna can be connected to the ATU or to the auxiliary RF 
input.


When you install your Sub receiver you must chose an antenna configuration and 
then physically connect a TMP cable inside the K3S from the Sub receiver's J92 
antenna input to one of two places.  First, you can connect the receiver to the 
K3S ATU, which allows the Sub receiver to share the same antenna the Main 
receiver is using (ANT 1, ANT 2, or RX ANT IN).  You may also choose to have 
the Sub receiver use whichever antenna the Main receiver is NOT using (ANT 2 if 
Main is using ANT 1, or vice versa).  You must set CONFIG:KRX3 Ant=Atu for this 
option.  This may be your best choice for all around operating with a variety 
of antennas.


The second choice is to connect the receiver to a separate auxiliary RF BNC 
antenna connector.  In this case, the Sub receiver can share an antenna with 
the Main or it can use a different antenna connected to the AUX RF BNC.  Set 
CONFIG:KRX3 Ant=bnc if you choose this option.  This may be your best choice 
for diversity receiver operation with specialized receive antennas.
A factory assembled K3S with KRX3 Sub receiver is delivered with its antenna 
connected to the AUX RF BNC (CONFIG:KRX3 Ant=bnc).  Changing to KRX3 Ant=Atu 
will require you to open the K3S case and move a TMP cable from the BNC to the 
ATU.  Refer to your KRX3 assembly manual for detailed instructions."

With your antennas both being potential transmit antennas, I would recommend 
the first option.


Cheers,

Fred KE7X


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Don Wilhelm 
Sent: Friday, November 24, 2017 12:54 PM
To: Tony G6GLP; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Diversity / aux RX problem


Tony,

Where is your subRX antenna AUX input connected?  To the BNC jack below
the 2 SO-239s or to the non-transmit antenna?

Once you know that, use BSET to changel the subRX input to AUX

If you do not know which antenna connector is connected to the SubRX AUX
input, you can find out physically by removing the top cover and
following the TMP cable.  If it is connected to the KAT3 then it is the
non-transmit antenna, but if connected to the BNC jack, then that is the
jack that is connected.
You might be able to determine it without removing the top cover - just
set the subRX to use the AUX input and plug the antenna into each jack
one at a time.  When you hear band noise or signals, that is the one
connected.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/24/2017 12:37 PM, Tony G6GLP wrote:
> Hi Guys,
>
> I built my K3 a couple of years ago complete with second RX. Until now I
> have only used the ANT 1 and ANT 2  inputs but thought I would try some
> diversity. Having an inv L mainly set for top band and  40m dipole I
> thought I might move the 40m dipole to the RX AUX port and listen to the
> diversity system.
>
> Now no matter how I play / switch things the RX AUX port sound is dead.
> I know the antenna is good because I can plug it into the unused ANT
> port and rx on both the INV L and dipole with slightly different
> reception. putting the set into diversity holding the SUB button for a
> couple of sec shows diversity and the rx goes stereo in the headphones.
> What I dont get is the sub channel audio no matter what I do with the RX
> ANT switch. Just for completeness I can rx two things one on vfo A and
> another on vfo B in contests etc.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Auto or Manual

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Kev,

Have a look at http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide 
(download the Elecraft-KAT500-KXAT100.pdf) for some information on how the 
KAT500 and KXAT100 tuners work.

73,

Fred KE7X


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Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2017 12:41 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 Auto or Manual

Hi:

I'm the one that recently reported problems with the KPA500. I've replaced
all RF cables including the one out to the BALUN and the BALUN itself. I
know which bands are less than 10:1 in bypass and locked out bands that
exceed that SWR. Something in the amp just refuses to switch from straight
through (standby) to amplified (operate) and the radio sees infinite SWR
with the KPA500 in operate mode. Elecraft had me check one resistor that
might cause the problem and said further troubleshooting would have to be
at their facility. While I'm trying to dig up some schematics to help out
I'm getting the feeling it will be on its way back to E for service
shortly.


In the meantime, I got comment about how I run my KAT500: "KAT500 - We
normally leave the KAT in the MAN position, not AUTO. With varying SWR, the
KAT will tune while in transmit when in the AUTO position."

I'm not quite sure what that to make of that. I have my KAT500 in the AUTO
position thinking it's a good thing that the KAT will tune if something
happens... which it never does. But in AUTO, at least the tuner will retune
if I jump to a frequency that is not in memory.

In MAN mode, I have to initiate tuning myself. Why would I not want to let
the auto-tuner auto tune?

73,
Kev K4VD
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Re: [Elecraft] Looking for some programming help with switch emulation coding

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Jerry,

A recent firmware update added a delay command.

DEnnn; where nnn is 001 – 255 giving the time delay in 10 ms increments.


Cheers and 73,

Fred KE7X


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Jerry 
Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2017 10:44 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; n1mmloggerp...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Elecraft] Looking for some programming help with switch emulation 
coding

Hello,



I am trying to get the following commands to work using N1MM function keys.



What I want to do is using the SWT or SWH codes is to press and hold the rec
button on the radio which will switch memory bank to two, push the M1 button
to play the recorded voice, and then switch the memory bank back to one.



This is the code I have so far.



F5 Prec,{cat1asc swh37;}{cat1asc swt21;}{cat{cat1asc swh37;}



What I had found though was that N!MM spits out the code too fast and the K3
does  not have enough time to finishing processing the first cat1asc
command. Clearly I will need a delay between each of the three "cat1asc"
codes so that the K3 will process each cat command and then be ready to
accept the next command.



So the question is; does the K3 have a method to introduce delay that I can
use on the N1MM function key string of commands so that the K3 can process
each command or does N1MM have a way to process each separate cat command in
a function key using a delay command of N1MM making?



So if there is a solution, it may lie with either N1MM, Elecraft or both so
I am posting to both lists.



Best regards,



Jerry Knowlton, W1IE



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[Elecraft] 25% discount on KE7X print books at Lulu

[Cady, Fred]

www.lulu.com has a 25% discount on print books (code 
LULU25).  This does not apply to KE7X books carried by Elecraft or to pdf books 
(there is a 5% discount for those -- code LULUORDERS5)


73,

Fred KE7X


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Re: [Elecraft] K-Line connections question

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Graziano,

You may find this useful:

http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide

Click on the pdf file K-Line_intro_guide.pdf


73,

Fred KE7X


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Graziano Roccon 
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2017 2:44 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K-Line connections question

Ciao,
i own a K3s with P3 panadpter.
I would like to have a KPA500 and a KAT500 (here in Italy more a dream that 
reality, very hard to find).

I am wondering if is possibile connect TOGHETER in some way and have all 
working as planned:

- K3s
- P3
- KPA500
- KAT500
- Computer connection for CAT control

without re-work the connections for firmware upgrade, ecc.

Thanks in advance, Graziano IW2NOY
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[Elecraft] Fraud test

[Cady, Fred]

Sorry for bandwidth.  I think the failure message is originating in the univ 
system here.  Thanks for all the replies and advice, though.
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[Elecraft] Fraud detection

[Cady, Fred]

When I post to the Elecraft list I get the line

[This sender failed our fraud detection checks and may not be who they appear 
to be. Learn about spoofing at http://aka.ms/LearnAboutSpoofing]

added to the start of the email.


My list subscription has my correct email address.  Anybody know what might be 
causing this?

Fred KE7X

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Re: [Elecraft] Minicircuits splitter for diversity?

[Cady, Fred]

Jim may be wanting to use a RX antenna (to use as an RX antenna connected to 
the RX ANT input) at times plus wanting to use it at other times for diversity 
connected to the AUX RF BNC input.

I can't tell you anything about that splitter, though.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Don Wilhelm 
Sent: Monday, November 6, 2017 6:46 AM
To: Jim Miller; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Minicircuits splitter for diversity?

Jim,

I don't understand how that will help with diversity.
You need two antennas that are oriented differently - usually one for
horizontal polarization and the other for vertical polarization.

One is connected to the subRX AUX antenna connection and the other
connects to the main RX.  If the one connected to the
main is not your transmit antenna, connect it to the RX IN antenna
connection.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/6/2017 8:13 AM, Jim Miller wrote:
> I'm looking at this splitter to set up diversity for my K3s. It will only
> be connected to RX paths.
>
> https://www.minicircuits.com/WebStore/dashboard.html?model=ZSC-2-1BR%2B
>
> It goes down to 100Khz and up to 400Mhz.
>
> BNC connections and a rear bracket make it fit well with my setup.
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Re: [Elecraft] "See" CW WPM on P3/SVGA?

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Bret,

You can turn on CW decoding in the K3S and see the decoded CW and the CW speed 
in the VFO B display area.


Hold TEXT DEC and tune VFO B to WPM CHK.  You can also choose TX ONLY to check 
your sending, CW 5-40 and CW 30-90.

Tune VFO A to adjust the decoding threshold.  thr AUTO is a good place to start.


CW decoding works best when you are tuned to the zero beat frequency.

Turn CWT on by tapping  CWT and then tap SPOT to automatically slide you in on 
the correct freqquency.


Now turn the big knob to a CW signal you see on the P3.


Cheers,

Fred KE7X


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behalf of MaverickNH 
Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2017 4:24 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] "See" CW WPM on P3/SVGA?

I wondering if there's a way to configure my K3S/P3/SVGA to "see" WPM in CW?
I'm a beginner and would like to find those slow QSOs at ~20wpm. CWOPS has a
Tue/Fri/Sun 7.035-7.045 6-8pm local suggestion for CWA students/graduates,
but it's hard to find...

Some combination of K3S and P3 settings, or just wheel the Big Knob around?

Bret/N4SRN



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Re: [Elecraft] More macro storage

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Peter,

You can sequence macros so that one PF button does two different functions but 
the two different functions still require two macro positions.  The trick is at 
the end of each macro you reprogram the function key to point to the other 
macro.  The means you have to use a PF key on the K3 because you cannot change 
what macro the KPod keys activate.  Tapping KPod button 3 always activates 
Macro 11 and you cannot change it to activate Macro 3.  And the toggling macros 
have to be in positions 1 - 8 because those are the only ones the PF keys can 
activate.  To use a KPod key to activate the toggle, you could use up a third 
macro slot that activates the PF key chosen and then put it into one of the 
macro slots the KPod can activate.


Cheers,

Fred KE7X



From: Peter W2IRT <li...@w2irt.net>
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 2:04 PM
To: Cady, Fred
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] More macro storage


That’s what I was afraid of. Well, I have one more idea. I have Macro 11 (tap 
kpod button 3) and Macro 3 (button 3 hold) to toggle between 5w (hold) and 100W 
(tap). I understand there’s a way to program a macro to switch between two 
groups of functions. I could repurpose the tap to toggling the RF output power 
and toggling the hold on that button to cycle through my new macro, on and off. 
I just don’t know how to actually do that!





Regards,
Peter Dougherty, W2IRT

DXCC Card Checker/CQ-WAZ Checkpoint

www.facebook.com/W2IRT



From: Cady, Fred [mailto:fc...@montana.edu]
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 2:52 PM
To: Peter W2IRT; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] More macro storage



Hi Peter,

The KPod doesn't actually store any macros.  It basically gives you 16 
programmable function keys in addition to the 10 available on the front panel 
of the K3s.  The only macros it can activate are the 16 that you can store in 
the K3s using the K3 Utility.

One way to add more is to use the SVGA option of the P3.  That will give you up 
to 50 messages/macros but they must be activated from a USB keyboard plugged 
into the P3 (not the P3's RS232 port, though).

If you don't like the idea of another keyboard, check out NK7Z addition of a 
Genovation keypad (www.nk7z.net<http://www.nk7z.net>).   
www.QRPWorks.com<http://www.QRPWorks.com> has its SideKar that can store 
messages/macros externally but it needs to use the serial port.



Cheers,

Fred KE7X



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Subject: [Elecraft] More macro storage



Hi all,
I have a bit of a dilemma when it comes to macros and my K3s. I own a kPod
that's fully loaded with 16 always-used functions. I just developed two more
that I will use on a very regular basis, but I have no way to command them
into the radio now. The RS-232 port on the P3 is needed to connect to a
MicroHam MicroKeyer-II full-time, so the only time I can connect the K3s/P3
to the computer directly is when I remove the CAT connection from the serial
port.

My understanding is that Transceiver macro memories mirror kPod commands,
and if that's the case, I'm not sure what I can do to fire off these two
macros (one does a series of actions, the other undoes them). These macros
are for listening to the pileup on VFO-A while locking the DX on VFO-B, and
switching the L-Mix-R values for this format (then back again with the
un-set macro). Any ideas?



Regards,
Peter Dougherty, W2IRT

DXCC Card Checker/CQ-WAZ Checkpoint

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Re: [Elecraft] More macro storage

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Peter,

The KPod doesn't actually store any macros.  It basically gives you 16 
programmable function keys in addition to the 10 available on the front panel 
of the K3s.  The only macros it can activate are the 16 that you can store in 
the K3s using the K3 Utility.

One way to add more is to use the SVGA option of the P3.  That will give you up 
to 50 messages/macros but they must be activated from a USB keyboard plugged 
into the P3 (not the P3's RS232 port, though).

If you don't like the idea of another keyboard, check out NK7Z addition of a 
Genovation keypad (www.nk7z.net).   www.QRPWorks.com has 
its SideKar that can store messages/macros externally but it needs to use the 
serial port.


Cheers,

Fred KE7X


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Peter W2IRT 
Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 9:56 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] More macro storage

Hi all,
I have a bit of a dilemma when it comes to macros and my K3s. I own a kPod
that's fully loaded with 16 always-used functions. I just developed two more
that I will use on a very regular basis, but I have no way to command them
into the radio now. The RS-232 port on the P3 is needed to connect to a
MicroHam MicroKeyer-II full-time, so the only time I can connect the K3s/P3
to the computer directly is when I remove the CAT connection from the serial
port.

My understanding is that Transceiver macro memories mirror kPod commands,
and if that's the case, I'm not sure what I can do to fire off these two
macros (one does a series of actions, the other undoes them). These macros
are for listening to the pileup on VFO-A while locking the DX on VFO-B, and
switching the L-Mix-R values for this format (then back again with the
un-set macro). Any ideas?



Regards,
Peter Dougherty, W2IRT

DXCC Card Checker/CQ-WAZ Checkpoint

www.facebook.com/W2IRT



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Re: [Elecraft] Suggestions for Introducing a 10-year-old to Amateur Radio and Electronics

[Cady, Fred]

It sounds to me like the makerspace idea is pretty cool.  I may have to join 
one here in Bozeman cause project space (and projects) are seriously limited in 
the new digs.

Googling makerspace for Denver looks like there are number of places.  Maybe 
some would be better than others for your grandson.


Might be a good idea on 40m but I don't have a mobile antenna for that band.


Cheers,

Fred



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Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2017 9:46 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Suggestions for Introducing a 10-year-old to Amateur Radio 
and Electronics

Looking for suggestion about books or kits or whatever else that might interest 
a ten year old to electronics and to amateur radio.  He is adept at mechanical 
things and pretty bright.  What else could he be?  He’s my grandson.

But his understanding of electronics is well insulated by contemporary smart 
phones and games and the like, about the innards of which one can learn nothing 
in the old way – the way we did it, by taking the family radio apart and then 
having to learn how to put it back together.

Any other grandpas or grandmas out there have experiences to share?

Thanks in advance,

Ted, KN1CBR

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Re: [Elecraft] practicing CW on K2 without transmitting?

[Cady, Fred]

Hi,

You can set VOX MD to off so you are in PTT mode to transmit or you can just 
set the output power to 0.0.

The other neat thing you can do is Hold TEXT to enter the text decode dialog.  
Then select TX ONLY to be able to have the K2 check the characters.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X


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behalf of Steve-KI4EZL 
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2017 12:44 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] practicing CW on K2 without transmitting?

I don't use my K2 much and have forgotten some of the functions.  My wife
wants to practice sending CW (CW Ops class), and I wanted to setup the K2
with a good key for her to use.  The trouble is, my forgetfulness has won
this battle and I cannot remember what to do on the K2 so that it will not
transmit.  Please remind me how to do this.

Thank you and 73,

Steve - KI4EZL



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Re: [Elecraft] turn off SSB monitor on Line Out?

[Cady, Fred]

I'll bet it could be made mode specific.



From: Wayne, W5XD <w...@writelog.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2017 5:12 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Cc: Cady, Fred
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] turn off SSB monitor on Line Out?


Wow, that was a quick answer.  The good news is that it eliminates the problem 
of "my own voice in my headphones" when operating SSB. The bad news is that it 
also eliminates CW sidetone. I am going to try it at "T=1" and see if I can 
hear the sidetone when I want it, and ignore my voice when I don't.


Related question:
I am new to the K3. I thought I read the manual. There is some reference 
material somewhere that I obviously have not read. Is there a URL for this 
hint? K3 MCU 5.58 / DSP 2.88 / FPF 1.26, 3-16-2017


On 9/24/2017 22:51, Cady, Fred wrote:

Hi,
K3 MCU 5.58 / DSP 2.88 / FPF 1.26, 3-16-2017


* TX LINE OUT (MONITOR) LEVEL NOW ADJUSTABLE: In CONFIG:LIN OUT menu entry, tap 
'2'  (REV switch) to set the "T=" level (TX monitor). Tap '2' again to return 
to the RX LINE OUT setting.


I haven't tried it but I would guess you just adjust it to zero.

cheers,

Fred KE7X


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Subject: [Elecraft] turn off SSB monitor on Line Out?

Is there a menu entry to turn off the SSB monitor on Line Out?
My (recent vintage K3S) rig seems to put my voice on Line Out regardless of
the front panel Monitor setting. I see in the manual a reference to
Config:Lin Out=PHONES but, the best I can tell, my rig has no such setting
in Lin Out (all I have are numeric settings). Its probably not the answer,
but the mismatch between the manual and what I understand of the rig tells
me there might be something important I have not learned.

Why do I care?
I do headphone switching in software--multiple radio audio channels and mic
audio are routed to a software mixer which reads those, and writes multiple
channels to headphones and to a long term WAV file recording. I would prefer
to use the USB Windows Recording device as the "received audio" input to
this mixer. But, for now, I am using an analog cable from the "Speaker" jack
on the K3S back panel to a sound card because that is the only way I have
found to turn off the "monitor" function. That is, when I use the
all-digital path, I hear my own voice in my headphones and my brain just
won't deal with that gracefully.




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Re: [Elecraft] turn off SSB monitor on Line Out?

[Cady, Fred]

Hi,
K3 MCU 5.58 / DSP 2.88 / FPF 1.26, 3-16-2017


* TX LINE OUT (MONITOR) LEVEL NOW ADJUSTABLE: In CONFIG:LIN OUT menu entry, tap 
'2'  (REV switch) to set the "T=" level (TX monitor). Tap '2' again to return 
to the RX LINE OUT setting.


I haven't tried it but I would guess you just adjust it to zero.

cheers,

Fred KE7X


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behalf of w5xd 
Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2017 2:52 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] turn off SSB monitor on Line Out?

Is there a menu entry to turn off the SSB monitor on Line Out?
My (recent vintage K3S) rig seems to put my voice on Line Out regardless of
the front panel Monitor setting. I see in the manual a reference to
Config:Lin Out=PHONES but, the best I can tell, my rig has no such setting
in Lin Out (all I have are numeric settings). Its probably not the answer,
but the mismatch between the manual and what I understand of the rig tells
me there might be something important I have not learned.

Why do I care?
I do headphone switching in software--multiple radio audio channels and mic
audio are routed to a software mixer which reads those, and writes multiple
channels to headphones and to a long term WAV file recording. I would prefer
to use the USB Windows Recording device as the "received audio" input to
this mixer. But, for now, I am using an analog cable from the "Speaker" jack
on the K3S back panel to a sound card because that is the only way I have
found to turn off the "monitor" function. That is, when I use the
all-digital path, I hear my own voice in my headphones and my brain just
won't deal with that gracefully.




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Re: [Elecraft] Up-to-date KX3 menu printout

[Cady, Fred]

I have posted an up-to-date KX3 configuration menu at 
http://www.ke7x.com/The-KX3/kx3-configuration-menu.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X




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behalf of Keith Hamilton 
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 11:19 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Up-to-date KX3 menu printout

Could anyone please direct me to an up-to-date menu listing for my KX3 that
I could print?
I have seen several and looked at the KE7X books but none seem to be
up-to-date as of
MCU version 2.76.

I hate looking all over for corrections to the old menu versions available
on the net.

For that matter is the Elecraft KX3 Owners Manual menu chapter up-to-date?

Thanks for any help!!

Confused in Ohio!  Keith Hamilton, N8CEP
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[Elecraft] KE7X print books at Lulu discount 30%

[Cady, Fred]

www.lulu.com has a 30% discount (SAVE30NOW) available for 
KE7X Elecraft print books valid through 9/14.

(Sorry not pdf books but there is a 5% discount on those: LULUORDERS5).

(Also sorry the discount not available for books ordered directly from 
Elecraft.)

73,

Fred KE7X
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Re: [Elecraft] X-class flare

[Cady, Fred]

While training to go to Byrd Station in 67/68 we were cautioned to not tear 
into our equipment when there were no signals.  Evidently, an earlier crew saw 
all the instruments flat lined and tore into them and missed one of the most 
significant events.

73,

Fred KE7X



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Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 11:28 AM
To: Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] X-class flare



Latest one was X9.7, just under the X9.8 in 2006 (Sweepstakes Sun AM). Same 
effect tho


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From: Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP 
Date: 9/6/17  02:49  (GMT-08:00)
To: Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: [Elecraft] X-class flare

Just a few minutes ago at 0925z there was a massive solar flare.
The burst of X-rays totally turned off the HF bands. It sounds like my
antenna fell down!

Propagation will gradually return during the day, but a sudden event
like this is exciting.

"Region 2673 just produced a major X2.2 solar flare at approximately
09:10 UTC (Sept 6). This is the first X-Class event to be detected since
May 2015. The active region is still in a decent position for Earth
directed eruptions. More updates will be provided should a coronal mass
ejection (CME) be associated. More to follow. Image courtesy of SDO/AIA."
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Re: [Elecraft] Idea for the P3

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Zeke,

What VGA capture card are you using?

Thanks,

Fred KE7X



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To: donw...@embarqmail.com
Cc: Elecraft Discussion List; Paul Wilton
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Idea for the P3

The WIN4K3 rig control software provides control of the P3 as well as the
K3.  With a VGA capture card feeding the VGA image to the computer over a
USB 3.0 connection, the P3 is replicated in a resizeable window on the
computer. It adds the ability to point & click on the screen or use the
mouse roll wheel to tune the K3 frequency..  With it, I almost never look
at or touch the P3 itself and am thinking about moving the P3 off the
operating desk.

zeke,  ab8ou


On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 7:17 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:

> Paul,
>
> The P3 does not have a digital data stream output, and I am certain what
> it has is not compatible with any input to the computer.
> You can add the SVGA option to obtain a greatly enlarged display, keyboard
> support for entering data mode text or CW, and display of the K3 decoded
> PSK31/63, RTTY or CW.
>
> If you want to continue to use the SoftRock in conjunction with the P3,
> there is an IF OUT from the P3 which will allow you to do exactly that.
>
> BTW, some other hams used my K3 with P3 for the CW station at Field Day.
> At several points they commented "It is like shooting fish in a barrel!".
> They ended up looking at the P3 rather than at the K3 display most of the
> time although they tuned with the K3 VFO knob and did not try to point with
> the marker and tap the knob to QSY.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 7/3/2017 2:53 PM, Paul Wilton wrote:
>
>> Having been playing around with the P3 for the first time, can I suggest
>> a future feature please. Whilst the built in display is very nice, it would
>> be helpful if it were possible to get the spectrum data in a PC in realtime
>> (ish). There are a couple of applications for this but the main one is to
>> integrate the waterfall/spectrum with DX spots. At the moment I run N1MM+
>> for VHF contesting. My station is optimised for Search and Pounce (S). I
>> have an IF tap into my K2 and use a soft rock plus USB sound card to get a
>> waterfall band map using Waterfall Bandmap(WBM).  WBM integrates with N1MM+
>> and shows cluster spots/stations I have worked) along the frequency axis.
>> Hence if I see signals in the waterfall I can quickly see if I have
>> worked/need them.
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] OT - DX Cluster Programs

[Cady, Fred]

You can also filter the spots in DXMAPS www.dxmaps.com.

Fred KE7X




From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Clay Autery 
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 10:59 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT - DX Cluster Programs

Feed HRD Logbook with CC User read the docs and then set up the
filters with whatever level of granularity you require.

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On 6/20/2017 9:19 AM, Roger D Johnson wrote:
> I've just gotten interested in 6 meters but only CW and SSB. Is there
> any cluster
> software that lets you filter out the digital spots on 50,276?
>
> Thanks, Roger
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Re: [Elecraft] A question about using the K3S with KPA500 on full break-in

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Steve,

Maybe the K-line_intro_guide.pdf available at 
http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide might help.  
Although written for the K3, there isn't anything different you need to do for 
the K3S.

73,

Fred KE7X


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Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 8:03 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] A question about using the K3S with KPA500 on full break-in

G’day

A good friend of mine for who English is not his first language is wanting to 
run full-break in with his K3S and KPA500. The KPA500 manual appears not to 
have a section in it on doing full break-in with the K3S.

Please can someone on the list let me know what interconnections/cables are 
required between the two transceivers to do this and whether there are any menu 
selections that need to be made, so I can pass this information onto him.

Thank you!

Vy 73

Steve, VK6VZ/G3ZZD

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[Elecraft] KE7X Macro Programming book updated for DE command

[Cady, Fred]

I've finished the update to include the Delay command in the Elecraft Macro 
Programming book now available at www.lulu.com.  Lulu has a 
10% discount available today (BOOKSHIP17).

See http://www.ke7x.com/home/macro-programming for more details and what has 
been added for the delay command.

73,

Fred KE7X
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 V5.6 beta FW doesn't ....

[Cady, Fred]

You have to go to 17 and 15 meters and go into the CONFIG:PREAMP2 menu and turn 
it on for those bands.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X




From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of brian 
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2017 11:52 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 V5.6 beta FW doesn't 

allow access of PREAMP 2 on 15 & 17M.

The notes seem to indicate it should.

This is on an 8xxx S/N K3 with upgrades.
Preamp 2 still shows up on 12-6M.

73 de Brian/K3KO
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Re: [Elecraft] Preamps in K3s

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Brian,

You have to go to 17 and 15 meters and go into the CONFIG:PREAMP2 menu and turn 
it on for those bands.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X



From: brian <als...@comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2017 11:49 AM
To: Cady, Fred
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Preamps in K3s

Fred,

Can't find 5.58 anywhere.  After 5.57 comes 5.60 on the ELECRAFT
webpage.  5.6 doesn't access preamps on 15,17M here.

I know there was a pre-release version that had these bands but there
evidently were some small remaining problems to be fixed.

Installed 5.60 on my upgraded K3 (which has PREAMP2 on 10/6M working).
Preamp2 does not show up on 17, 15.  It still does on 12-6M.

73 de Brian/K3KO



On 6/10/2017 16:57 PM, Cady, Fred wrote:
> Thanks Frank.
>
> Note that with K3 firmware 5.58 and above, preamp 2 is usable on 17-6 m.
>
> cheers,
>
> Fred KE7X
>
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> 
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> on 
> behalf of donov...@starpower.net <donov...@starpower.net>
> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2017 10:13 AM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Preamps in K3s
>
> Hi Jim,
>
>
> Fred Cady's excellent K3 Manual, 3rd edition, spells it out in detail in 
> Table 7-3.
>
>
> "The firmware prevents you from making these choices.
> The hardware cannot handle a 30 dB preamplification."
>
>
> 73
> Frank
> W3LPL
>
>
>
>
> - Original Message -
>
> From: "Jim Miller" <jtmille...@gmail.com>
> To: "Bob McGraw K4TAX" <rmcg...@blomand.net>
> Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2017 3:31:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Preamps in K3s
>
> I likewise read all info in the K3s manual. Your interpretation is one that 
> could be true but it isn't spelled out.
>
> 73
>
> Jim ab3cv
>
> On Jun 10, 2017, at 11:22 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net> wrote:
>
> I had to refer to the manual for this. Pre 1 is available for all bands and 
> has 10 dB gain. Pre 2 is available for 12/10/6 M and has 20 dB gain. They are 
> not stacked.
>
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 10, 2017, at 9:48 AM, Jim Miller <j...@jtmiller.com> wrote:
>>
>> I'm confused a bit about how the Preamps in my K3s work.
>>
>> When Preamp2 is engaged are the preamps stacked for a total of 30db
>> additional gain or does the Preamp2 engagement disengage Preamp1 for a
>> total of 20dB?
>>
>> Or perhaps they are both engaged for a total of 20db with Pre2 boosting
>> over Pre1 by 10db?
>>
>> 73
>>
>> jim ab3cv
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Re: [Elecraft] Preamps in K3s

[Cady, Fred]

Thanks Frank.

Note that with K3 firmware 5.58 and above, preamp 2 is usable on 17-6 m.

cheers,

Fred KE7X


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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of donov...@starpower.net 
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2017 10:13 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Preamps in K3s

Hi Jim,


Fred Cady's excellent K3 Manual, 3rd edition, spells it out in detail in Table 
7-3.


"The firmware prevents you from making these choices.
The hardware cannot handle a 30 dB preamplification."


73
Frank
W3LPL




- Original Message -

From: "Jim Miller" 
To: "Bob McGraw K4TAX" 
Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2017 3:31:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Preamps in K3s

I likewise read all info in the K3s manual. Your interpretation is one that 
could be true but it isn't spelled out.

73

Jim ab3cv

On Jun 10, 2017, at 11:22 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX  wrote:

I had to refer to the manual for this. Pre 1 is available for all bands and has 
10 dB gain. Pre 2 is available for 12/10/6 M and has 20 dB gain. They are not 
stacked.

Bob, K4TAX


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 10, 2017, at 9:48 AM, Jim Miller  wrote:
>
> I'm confused a bit about how the Preamps in my K3s work.
>
> When Preamp2 is engaged are the preamps stacked for a total of 30db
> additional gain or does the Preamp2 engagement disengage Preamp1 for a
> total of 20dB?
>
> Or perhaps they are both engaged for a total of 20db with Pre2 boosting
> over Pre1 by 10db?
>
> 73
>
> jim ab3cv
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Re: [Elecraft] Macro Question

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Roger,

You might try using MN255; to exit the menus instead of SWT09;

Cheers,

Fred KE7X


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From: Elecraft  on behalf of Roger Meadows 

Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2017 5:44 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Macro Question

I have two macros. One to turn off MICBIAS and MIC BTN. The second to turn 
MICBIAS back on and set MIC BTN to Ptt UP.dn.

The first one works fine:
MN135;MP000;MN082;MP000;SWT09;
MN135 sets MICBIAS off and MN082 sets MIC BTN off. SWT09 exits the menu

When I go to set them back I use:
MN135;MP016;MN082;MP004;SWT09;
MN135, bit 4 sets MICBIAS back on. MN082, bit 2 sets Ptt UP.dn. SWT09 exits 
menu.

When I go to use the mic, it does not work. When I look at the menu items they 
are set correctly. To get the mic to work, I have to toggle MIC BTN manually. 
Once I do that everything is fine.

Anyone have any idea if I’m doing something wrong or I am missing something 
(probably something simple).

Thanks,
Roger
AE4RM


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[Elecraft] KE7X Elecraft books -- more info

[Cady, Fred]

Forgot to put this in the previous post.

Elecraft doesn't take stock to conventions but they will have demonstration 
copies on view.


Also, before ordering anything from Lulu, check if there is a current discount 
code available.  The best site I've found for these is 
https://www.retailmenot.com/view/lulu.com


73,

Fred KE7X
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[Elecraft] KE7X Elecraft Books

[Cady, Fred]

Thanks to all who commented on the Macro Programming book.  I thought I'd post 
a little road map on where the various volumes can be found.

There are two places the Elecraft books can be found.  Elecraft stocks the 
spiral bound, hard copies of the K3S, KX-Line, the KPA500 and KA500 book, the 
KX3 Portable book, and the KX2 books.
“The Elecraft KX2 – Ultra-Portable, Handheld HF Rig”
“The Elecraft KX2 Companion’s Guide – The KXPA100 and KAT100”
“The Elecraft K3s and P3 – Getting the Most out from Your High Performance 
Station”.

"The Portable Elecraft KX3 – Going for the Summit with the KX3 and KX3-2M/4M"

“The Elecraft KX-Line – The Complete Station”

“The Elecraft KPA500 and KAT500 – the K-Line Dream Station, 2nd. Ed.”

These are all listed on the Elecraft order page.


PDF versions of these, and hard copy and PDF versions of the following are 
available through www.lulu.com.

"The Elecraft K3 and P3, 3rd Edition – Incorporating the KXV3B and KIO3B"
 “The Elecraft KXPA100, PX3 and 2M/4M Transverters – Assembling the KX-Line 
Station”
“The Elecraft P3, SVGA, and TX Monitor”
“Upgrading the Elecraft K3 with K3s Components – Bridging the Gap”

and

“Elecraft Macro Programming – K3S, K3, KX3 and P3/SVGA, PX3 and KPod”


Please go to www.ke7x.com for a complete road map and 
links for ordering.


73,

Fred KE7X

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Re: [Elecraft] KPOD toggle macros?

[Cady, Fred]

A work around is to make the two macros as you do now (chaining one to the 
other), assign them to two macro positions in the K3 and then assign them to 
one of the programmable function keys (like you do now).  Then, assign another 
of the K3 macros to tap or hold the function key (I know, there goes another 
macro position) and then use the KPOD associated with that macro to activate 
it.  So you have to use 3 K3 macros instead of 2.


Again, the term KPOD macro is a misnomer.  There aren't any macros in the KPOD, 
just the ability to use the KPOD switches to execute the K3 macros associated 
with that switch.




Cheers,

Fred KE7X


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From: Elecraft  on behalf of Harry Yingst via 
Elecraft 
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 4:04 PM
To: Jim Miller; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPOD toggle macros?

I'm still waiting for the same thing, I think a part of it is that the k3 does 
not haveenough macros as each one of the 16 are already assigned to the KPOD 
buttons.




  From: Jim Miller 
 To: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" 
 Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 5:34 PM
 Subject: [Elecraft] KPOD toggle macros?

I'm finally back to working with my KPOD and some macros.

Has anyone figured out how to do a toggle similar to what can be done on the K3 
front panel?

I have a toggle on the K3 for doing my split up1 sequence and a second 
activation turns it all off.

I'm looking to toggle DIGOUT1 which will switch between my vertical and an 
inverted V.

A second one will be used to drive an aux out on the KPOD which will toggle my 
RX array direction.

73

Jim ab3cv
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Re: [Elecraft] Problem Setting CW Offset to Zero

[Cady, Fred]

Hi John,

I don't know where you are seeing 50 KHz.  The change in VFO when changing from 
CW to SSB should be what you have set in you CW tone.


Try these two exercises.

Exercise

Examine what happens when switching between CW and SSB with CW WGHT VFO set to 
NOR and when set to OFS.

  *   Select CW mode and tune VFO A to some even CW frequency, such as 
14.050.000.
  *   Enter the CW WGHT menu and tap the key to select VFO NOR.
  *   Exit the menu and switch between SSB and CW modes.  With VFO NOR, VFO A 
remains constant.
  *   Change to VFO OFS and repeat the experiment.With VFO OFS activated, the 
display shows 14.050.000 minus your CW pitch


Exercise

What happens if two stations are using SSB and decide to switch to CW with CW 
WGHT VFO OFS NOR and activated.

With VFO OFS NOR, each station will have to re-tune the other to hear the CW 
tone.  With VFO OFS activated, neither station will have to re-tune.  Each 
station’s VFO will be automatically offset by the pitch amount.

If you sometimes operate mixed mode, with you switching to CW and the other 
station on SSB, it is best to enable VFO OFS so the other station doesn't have 
to retune you when you switch from SSB to CW.


73,

Fred KE7X



From: Elecraft  on behalf of stengrevics 

Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 8:52 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Problem Setting CW Offset to Zero

Reading KE7X's manual, I should be able to set the offset to zero by
selecting CW WGHT from the CONFIG menu and then tapping the 5 button to
select VFO nor.  But, this procedure leaves the offset at around 50 KHz.  Am
I interpreting Fred's instructions incorrectly?

Thanks,

John
WA1EAZ



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Re: [Elecraft] kx3 px3

[Cady, Fred]

Have a look at the How to Set Up and Interpret the PX3 Display in the PX3 
manual  where this is explained (Or the Why??? section in the KE7X KX-Line 
book).  Basically the PX3 and KX3 are different bandwidth detectors so the 
signal levels displayed generally won't be the same.  They are two different 
instruments meant to show two different things.  The KX3 s-meter shows you the 
signal level you have to work with in the KX3 with its bandwidth and signal 
processing active and the PX3 is far more useful to show the relative signals 
across the band.


Cheers,

Fred KE7X

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From: Elecraft  on behalf of Fred Moore 

Sent: Saturday, April 1, 2017 4:38 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] kx3 px3

Anyone have any thoughts on getting the scale on the px3 to match the
s-meter on the kx3..

when the kx3 is showing a s9 signal the px3 is showing about s6..   3
s-units..

I have the pre-amp set to 20db, with a precision HP signal generator a
50mv signal does read S9 on the KX3 like it should, the px3 reads about
3 S units lower..

All cables are secure, and are the supplied cables between the kx3, and px3

Scale and Reference do not effect the delta between the readings..

surely there must be an adjustment I am missing in the PX3

This is a new PX3 built it yesterday morning, everything else works
properly..  ?

latest firmware KX3 and PX3

Regards.. Fred


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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] AGC White Paper

[Cady, Fred]

Very nice Al  Thanks.

73,

Fred KE7X




From: Elecraft  on behalf of Al Lorona 

Sent: Sunday, March 5, 2017 10:50 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] AGC White Paper

I spent a little bit of time this weekend and put together yet another K3 AGC 
(YAKA) "white paper" to put some measurements and discussion of the results 
down in the hope that others may benefit. Maybe it'll help folks understand AGC 
better by demystifying some of the K3 idiosyncrasies. I hope it makes you think 
about a few things in a way that maybe never occurred to you. I put the 
document in my Dropbox at the following link:


https://www.dropbox.com/s/drfujqupr4pcet3/Getting%20the%20Most%20Out%20of%20K3%20AGC%20System.pdf?dl=0


I'll leave the file there for several days in case any of y'all are interested.

73,

Al  W6LX
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Re: [Elecraft] TE and RE macro ?

[Cady, Fred]

Yep.  Switch taps and holds are dubious.



From: tomb18 <tom...@videotron.ca>
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2017 9:19 PM
To: Cady, Fred; Jason Pecora; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TE and RE macro ?

Hi
That works but you first have to reset it so you know where you are starting 
from.
The issue with many ups and downs, is that some of them get ignoredyou need 
delays. This may not be an issue in the k3s and kx3 but is with the k3. A delay 
in the app would be great.
73 Tom



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From: "Cady, Fred" <fc...@montana.edu>
Date: 2017-03-02 11:05 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: tomb18 <tom...@videotron.ca>, Jason Pecora <jaypec...@gmail.com>, 
elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TE and RE macro ?


You could use the RX EQ menu and then do switch taps up and down to set the RE. 
 Doable but ugly.

73,

Fred KE7X



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From: Elecraft <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> on behalf of tomb18 
<tom...@videotron.ca>
Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2017 8:26 PM
To: Jason Pecora; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TE and RE macro ?

HiNot possible.  There is no equivalent for the TE Macro for the receive 
equalizer.73 Tom


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 Original message From: Jason Pecora <jaypec...@gmail.com> 
Date: 2017-03-02  3:56 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: 
[Elecraft] TE and RE macro ?
Group I am currently using the TE macro for transmit EQ setting from
ragchew to DXing ... I was wondering if there is the same for the RX EQ
also say "RE" ??? I use the TE macro on the kpod and it works great , but
would like to change the RX EQ maybe even at the same time ?

Jay KB8O
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Re: [Elecraft] TE and RE macro ?

[Cady, Fred]

You could use the RX EQ menu and then do switch taps up and down to set the RE. 
 Doable but ugly.

73,

Fred KE7X



For all KE7X Elecraft books, see www.ke7x.com



From: Elecraft  on behalf of tomb18 

Sent: Thursday, March 2, 2017 8:26 PM
To: Jason Pecora; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TE and RE macro ?

HiNot possible.  There is no equivalent for the TE Macro for the receive 
equalizer.73 Tom


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Date: 2017-03-02  3:56 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: 
[Elecraft] TE and RE macro ?
Group I am currently using the TE macro for transmit EQ setting from
ragchew to DXing ... I was wondering if there is the same for the RX EQ
also say "RE" ??? I use the TE macro on the kpod and it works great , but
would like to change the RX EQ maybe even at the same time ?

Jay KB8O
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receiver mush

[Cady, Fred]

http://www.ke7x.com/home/miscellaneous-k3-information/agc-4-51


The transfer characteristic is pretty linear from an input signal of nearly 
-120 dBm to about -45 dBm with AGC off.  Signals above that are being clipped 
by some other non-linear process, probably the hardware AGC.I don't 
remember if I had the AF LIM on when I took these data.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X




From: Elecraft  on behalf of W0MU Mike 
Fatchett 
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 9:08 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receiver mush

What happens when you turn the AGC off and ride the rf gain?  Do these
setting still have some effect or should they be set up differently?

I assume when you use 12/8/soft most people are using AGC-F?


On 2/22/2017 1:54 PM, Irma Linas wrote:
> Hi everybody,
>
> Following the advice in one of the posts here, I have changed the AGC
> settings on my K3+ ( new sync and IO boards as per Elecraft mods kit
> turning the old K3 actually into K3S). I've put the AGC THR to 12, AGS SLP
> to 8, AGC DCY to SOFT in the Config menu.
> Whaw! The efffect was immediate ,very obvious and pleasant! The strong
> signals were strong, the weak were weak , but there was no pile-up mush!
> What was especially of great importance for me - the long time annoying
> problem of receiver hiss and humm when receiving on narrow band 250 Hz
> filter was gone! Before, when switching the narrow filter on on weak
> signals on the noisy band the signal actually was totally covered by the
> increased noise in the filter. I think now it was due to the AGC reacting
> to the noise and amplifying it in the narrow band mode because of the too
> low AGC THR setting. When the threashhold was increased, the AGC stopped
> equalizing the noise and only work on the signal. The result was awsome!
> You switch the 250 hz roofing filter on and all the noise and interfering
> stns are gone, and the signal you want is there! It could be a very loud
> one or a weak one , but it is there and the noise is not!
> I recommend everybody to try out this and experiment with the AGC settings
> on your K3 radios!
> 73 de Linas LY2H
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Re: [Elecraft] Slope Macro Settings

[Cady, Fred]

Hi Dan,

You can go into the AGC SLP menu and then do a sequence of UP; and DN; commands 
to arrive at your final value.  The strategy for these types of macros is to 
drive the parameter to one end, e.g. 15 UP; commands set SLP=15 and then 5 DN; 
changes it back to 10, if that's the value you want.


Cheers,

Fred KE7X


From: Dan Atchison <n...@aol.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 8:30 AM
To: Cady, Fred
Subject: Slope Macro Settings

Hi Fred:

You wrote:
"BTW, it is easy to make macros to switch between different THR/SLP values for 
different operating conditions."

I see how you can write a macro to set Threshold settings, but how is that done 
with Slope settings?

Thanks,
Dan -- N3ND




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