I just noticed that if I flip my KPA500 into OPER, the band sensitivity drops
by a huge amount. I have a KAT500 between it and my rig. If I flip it back to
STBY, the band reception is back to normal. The amp still puts out power
according to the W2 that is after it.
Any ideas?
Sep 2015 17:18:33 -0700, Chris Johnson wrote:
>
>> I just noticed that if I flip my KPA500 into OPER, the band sensitivity
>> drops by a huge amount. I have a KAT500 between it and my rig. If I flip
>> it back to STBY, the band reception is back to normal. The amp stil
OK I just reread my initial email and realized I typoed that wrong. Obviously
I have the KAT500 after the amp. :) LOL
> On Sep 9, 2015, at 6:02 PM, Chris Johnson <elecr...@ozy.us> wrote:
>
> Hmm. I figured it sounded like something not-good. The setup hasn’t
> ch
I am installing my third 2M module on a KX3 for a friend. On this particular
unit, the nut that I guess was being held on by some adhesive I never noticed,
fell off the back of the FET heat sink. I’m having a stickler of a time
trying to figure out a clever way to hold the nut on there so I
I want to build an external custom AA eneloop battery pack for my KX1's, but
was wondering if anyone had any experience on the optimal voltage would be.
Is higher always better for producing maximum output?
Chris
K6OZY
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I participated in a local ARES net with my KX3/2M combo and a mirage B-310-G
and B-34-G amps. We were using Olivia 1000/32 using 2M verticals to pass
traffic around the valley and Tucson testing various power levels.
Long story short, these mirage amps work well but the 310 consumes 9 amps
in this instance.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Sep 16, 2014, at 12:15 AM, Chris Johnson elecr...@ozy.us wrote:
I participated in a local ARES net with my KX3/2M combo and a mirage B-310-G
and B-34-G amps. We were using Olivia 1000/32 using 2M verticals to pass
traffic around the valley
Hi Wayne,
As I reported in another thread, I am experiences many many lockups on the
PX3. I haven't been able to quite narrow down what causes it to freeze, but it
has done it dozens of time through the weekend. I am using a PX3, KX3,
KXPA100 combo all with current firmware.
On Sep 9,
Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSUGQqV91jg
This causes the REF value to increase every time I toggle A/B. Pushing REF and
moving the knob snaps the value back up towards where I had it even if the
value is crazy big like 400 or so. I've also had my PX3 freeze entirely a
Thank you Bob, I didn't see that.
My PX3 is freezing quite a bit though. It's freezed 5+ times this afternoon
requiring a power off / on to restart it.
On Sep 12, 2014, at 5:08 AM, Bob N3MNT b...@hogbytes.com wrote:
Known Bugklet
See Wayne's post Sept 9
With the initial production
I'm curious how the PX3 is getting nearly 200Khz of bandwidth from the I/Q out
on the KX3. Using a really high quality sound card, I barely get 60Khz wide
if that and there is significant roll off. Is there a hidden super secret
high BW output magic trickery going on here?
Anxiously
I have two KX3's each with a 2M module. Both units have had the temp
calibration done to them. When using CW, there is a noticeable drift in the
received CW side tone. It has an unsable warble back and forth slowly +/- ~10
HZ or so. Is this the natural drift of the 2M unit I'm seeing
The module install was easy. The instructions were perfect. There was only
one scary part where you have to slightly bend a toroid on the PA board. I have
two KX3's, and will install the second one tomorrow, but so far I am impressed
with the accuracy of the unit. My Flex 6700 has the GSPDO
an
adjustment to the equalizer and compressor settings and got very good audio
reports for the efforts.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
On 7/7/2014 4:34 AM, Chris Johnson wrote:
I purchased the ProSet iC headset from Elecraft for my KX3 and was
wondering if the iC element is needed. I want to buy
I purchased the ProSet iC headset from Elecraft for my KX3 and was wondering if
the iC element is needed. I want to buy another ProSet for my second KX3, but
was unsure about the necessity and Pro vs Cons of the two versions for the KX3
or the sound quality in general. It is a gift to my son
, so I'm hoping for better
performance all around.
Again, thank you for the info!
On Jun 9, 2014, at 9:08 AM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote:
Chris Johnson elecr...@ozy.us wrote:
1) Is phase noise the measurement of the instability of an DDS?
That's one contributing factor
Pardon my ignorance, but can I get some clarification on a few things?
1) Is phase noise the measurement of the instability of an DDS? If so, does
this mean a cheap part is being used? Does a GPSDO or a OCXO reduce phase
noise?
2) How does this impact TX only, and why does it create such
Is there a way to disable the W2.exe from scanning for W2. I have many
virtual com ports on my computer, some of which are over the network, and it
takes nearly one minute for it to timeout the scan on program launch. Is
there any command line switches to make it not autoscan and try an
My KX3 and KXPA100 has been off for about 1 month due to Life getting in the
way. Today I turned it back on, checked available firmware and updated my KX3
to the current FW and my KXPA100 to the 1.09 beta. When trying to use the amp
ATU.X, nothing happens. The SWR light flashes continuously
it drop almost instantly to 1:1?
KK4QDZ - Now with Extra Class Priv's, and a tiny KX3 to enjoy them!
From: Chris Johnson elecr...@ozy.us
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 9:17 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] KXPA100 ATU Issue
My KX3
:
what happens if you hit tune on 20?
KK4QDZ - Now with Extra Class Priv's, and a tiny KX3 to enjoy them!
From: Chris Johnson elecr...@ozy.us
To: Bill Blomgren (kk4qdz) billblomg...@yahoo.com;
elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 9:26 PM
I got a 3D printer a month ago and am loving making stuff for all the various
ham projects. I built one for my XG50 and it turned out great. I can share
the stencil if anyone wants but its nothing special really.
CAD model: http://i.imgur.com/Trgkq0e.png
Printed:
into the
program. Most common cause is not having stereo input on sound card on
computer but iMic is stereo. I would check cable.
73 - Mike WA8BXN
---Original Message---
From: Chris Johnson
Date: 12/8/2013 7:01:29 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] HDSDR Mirrored
I am sure this isn't a surprise to anyone, but I wanted to get it on the
record. I hooked my little Flex 1500 up to the KXPA100 with just a keyline
and it works fantastic. This makes me regret selling my 3000 much less now.
I also tested this on my FT-817 and it works too. I am waiting
I followed the guide on HDSDR's website for the KX3 and it IS working, but it
is odd vs all my other SDR radios. The RF seems mirrored on both sides of the
center DC spike. Is this normal?
I'm using an iMic with the RXIQ setup using the HDSDR KX3 guide exactly.
Tuning works great. Input
The DISP key sends the Y of X.YYY.ZZZ on the display. Is there a way to read
the X and ZZZ parts too? You can get it to send X.YYY by changing bands, but
I'd prefer to be able to get a full readout without changing bands. The KX1
reads both sides of the VFO freq when the band button is
Can I use a CAT5 coupler and cat 5 cable to extend the distance between the
two? I'd like to keep the amp where my KPA500 is in the other room while
operating from my laziboy. :)
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Hi Wayne,
I'm sorry I missed Pacificon this year. This is great news. Can you tell us
if you stated any general ETA for preordering and availability?
On Oct 12, 2013, at 7:32 AM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote:
Hi Dave,
The KX3-2M module occupies less than one cubic inch --
Oh Really? Thats fantastic! I could have sworn I asked at Dayton and was
told it was XVTR level output. Perhaps Wayne or Eric can tell us for sure.
It would help planning!
I did find this: http://www.downeastmicrowave.com/PDF/2m30PA.PDF
On Aug 20, 2013, at 12:11 AM, Edward R Cole
I just discovered by accident that my KX3 will xmit out of the ham bands. Is
this able to be locked so I can't do that? I confirmed it was really
transmitting using another radio. I didn't try voice, just a CW tune by
accident.
I didn't ask to be taught how to operate. I didn't criticize that it CAN
transmit out of band, or that it was a bad thing. I understand the uses for
xmitting out of band. I asked if there was a feature to lock it into ham bands
that can be OPTIONALLY enabled.
Get off your high horse.
On
Since we have some time to wait, I was wondering if I could get some advice on
any available amps that could be used to boost the 1mW projected output of the
KX3's upcoming 2M module to higher power levels. I could use this on my Flex
6700 2M radio as well. Either something to drive a
myself, I am a bit absent-minded about that.
wunder
K6WRU
On Aug 19, 2013, at 7:44 PM, Chris Johnson wrote:
I didn't ask to be taught how to operate. I didn't criticize that it CAN
transmit out of band, or that it was a bad thing. I understand the uses for
xmitting out of band. I asked
I love my KPA500. I don't use it enough because of all the low power digital I
do. I was wondering if the quality of my signal would better if I let the
KPA500 produce the output even if the wattage is 50 or less watts. If I drive
it with 1 to 5 watts, it produces 10 to 50 watts. I like
Has the CW UI been enabled yet? I have a friend who really needs it, just
like the KX1 did it.
On Aug 23, 2012, at 12:58 PM, Jim Kutsch jimkut...@yahoo.com wrote:
Wayne,
I'm one of those blind hams with a KX3 now that #1291 arrived at my QTH this
week. I want to publically thank you for
I read through the manual again, but couldn't find it. I'd like to be
able to send CW regardless of if I was in CW, or SSB, AM, FM. Is this
possible? Sometimes signals fade and I'd like to switch to CW instantly
without changing my receive.
Is this possible?
the firmware.
Replacement is the only fix - but you will have to enter new BFO and DDS menu
parameters to get the dial calibration correct.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 12/18/2012 2:09 AM, Chris Johnson wrote:
I took my XG3 to a friend who had a very expensive service monitor. To all
of our surprise
,
Don W3FPR
On 12/18/2012 2:39 PM, Chris Johnson wrote:
I guess using the word Dial may be misleading. I am simply trying to say
that on 40m the frequency that is being transmitted on is 685 hz higher than
what is on the display. This is only on 40m. The other 3 bands are pretty
accurate
I took my XG3 to a friend who had a very expensive service monitor. To all of
our surprise, the XG3 was only a few Hz off up to about 15m and then up past
6M it was still 10hz off. This was surprising! What a great tool.
The reason I checked it was I was seeing an issue with my KX1 that
Hi Guys,
I made a video and posted it on youtube to better explain the issue I'm having.
Please watch and then reply to it here if you would.
Much appreciated
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtCPvKKM3_c
Chris
K6OZY
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On 12/7/2012 1:35 AM, Chris Johnson wrote:
Hi Guys,
I made a video and posted it on youtube to better explain the issue I'm
having. Please watch and then reply to it here if you would.
Much appreciated
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtCPvKKM3_c
Chris
K6OZY
I saw that the smallest case so far used is a Pelican 1170. Does anyone have
any pictures of this? Since I have not received my key yet, I am not ready
to start plucking foam, but would like to see what others are using. I'm
hoping to get the KX3 with integrated key, mic, and if possible
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