This is a basic K3s purchased purchased 2015.
Includes:
KPA3A 100W upgrade
KANT3
The sub receiver was added in 2018.
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Basic K3s (purchased new 2015) including
KP3A 100 Watt upgrade
KANT3 Antenna connection board (NOT an autotuner)
K3 TCXO .5ppm factory installed
2.8 kHz 8 pole filter upgrade
KRX3A Second Receiver w/ 2.7kHz filter (purchased n ew2018)
USB Cable to computer
DC cable to power strip (powerpole
Station Closing. Clean up before “the home”
Included are:
K3s 100 W transceiver purchased 2015
.5 ppm TCXO
2.8 kHz filter
KANT3
KRX3A purchased Jan 2018
USB cable to your computer
P3 Panadaptor purchased 2014
CBLP3Y cable to K3s
KPA500 Linear Amp
Station Closing
Included are:
K3s 100 W transceiver purchased 2015
.5 ppm TCXO
2.8 kHz filter
KANT3
KRX3A purchased Jan 2018
USB cable to your computer
P3 Panadaptor purchased 2014
CBLP3Y cable to K3s
KPA500 Linear Amp purchased 2014
240VAC
Now that is a unique approach and sure covers all the bases. All the cries for
a direct sampling radio with a touch screen have now been answered. But if you
want a radio for contesting, dxpeditions, field day and the like you are
encouraged to look at the K4HD which will have a dual superhet
Disregard my recent ad for my K3s and P3
I predict the market to take a down turn due to the K4 effect.
(If I wasn’t so old, I might be on the pre-order list myself.)
73s Jim, W4ATK
K-Line
K2/10
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KTCXD3-1F 1 PPM TCXO
8 pole 2.8 KHz Filter
2nd Receiver
5 pole 2.7 KHz Filter
P3 panadapter w/ CBLP3Y cable (to K3s)
All manuals, Famous Astatic D104 PTT lollipop mic with Heil dyanamic
conversion.
FYI Martin F. Jue is a graduate of Mississippi State University there in
Starkville, MS. He is a ham and a great supporter of ham radio here in the SE.
Most vendors want big turnouts for hamfests and do not consider the smaller
ones for participation. MFJ has always supported our local
The US Interface Navigator also includes the K1EL Winkeyer IC and is an
excellent choice for an interface for your station.
If you are just looking for a simple keyer, then the K1EL Systems WKUSB is a
bargain in my book.
I own both.
73s Jim, W4ATK
Jim, W4ATK
JIM ROGERS, W4ATK
OK, I give up where does the Help folder go?? I downloaded an installed
the app, it comes up asking for license.rtf which is in the help folder.
73s Jim
JIM ROGERS, W4ATK
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K3/100 P3
K2/10
David if that is the case should it not be included in .app file contents and
not an external help folder?
Jim
On Jul 2, 2011, at 4:26 PM, David Fleming wrote:
Hi Jim,
The HELP folder goes in the same location as the executable.
Regards,
David, W4SMT
--- On Sat, 7/2/11, JAMES
OK got it figured out now. Senior minute! Just needed to create a folder or
two in the applications directory. Tickin' like a Timex now (and if you
remember that, you are old!). :-))
Jim, W4ATK
On Jul 2, 2011, at 4:47 PM, JAMES ROGERS wrote:
David if that is the case should
Just thought I would throw this in, since I changed off of HRD (I switched to
Mac) I have never had a recurrence of the AGC problem.
73s Jim, W4ATK
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K3/100 P3
K2/10
Great job guys.
73s Jim
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K3/100 P3
K2/10
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My K3 exhibits the same problem on 20M. I have to reduce power down to 90W to
run without the Hi Current warning with an antenna match of 1.1:1. All other
bands, no problem. I upgraded from a 30A switcher to a 35A linear supply to see
if that helped and there was no appreciable difference. I
Guy, the Flex is down converted as well to 11kHz before the A/D.
Jim, W4ATK
On May 21, 2011, at 4:30 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:
Wayne was talking about an optional roofing filter that is in the
audio range ahead of the DAC in the YouTube video. So it is
seriously down-converted before it
Absolutely. I had this problem as well with HRD. I was never able to resolve
the issue. Since moving away from HRD to al Mac based software I have not seen
the problem again. I, for one, do not think it is an elecraft problem either,
although it is hard to imagine why HRD would do this when
Most of the spammers give you an unsubscribe option. I did not find one on
gregory. I really do not know how you could positively prevent this other
than complete moderation and the amount of spam floating around today, that
would be a full time job. My mail app did not even suggest that one
You got that right Ron, I clicked on that one before I even thought. Thank
goodness I am running a Mac. At least I have some protection for the bevy of PC
malware.
73s, Jim
On May 5, 2011, at 5:00 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
It's pretty easy to tell that a link is dangerous - just look at the
downloading
UNchecked in Safari preferences. Automatically running an unsafe downloaded
file will eventually get you into trouble and compromise your system!
Jack B, W6FB
On May 5, 2011, at 3:20 PM, JAMES ROGERS wrote:
You got that right Ron, I clicked on that one before I even thought
There is a notice on their website that includes the latest information.
73s Jim
On Apr 28, 2011, at 9:44 AM, dave wrote:
It appears that I.C.E. may indeed be kaput. This morning the 800
number no longer works. Yesterday it rang but no answer, today you get
the recording that the number
Everyone has their own opinion.
73s Jim
On Apr 24, 2011, at 3:54 PM, Bill wrote:
Any comments on the following?
Am I out of line cross posting this?
73, Bill K3UJ
-Original Message-
From: george fritkin georgefrit...@yahoo.com
To: TenTec_Eagle
Going back through some notes here seems to indicate that once I downed HRD
while meeting the one and only SSB group I enjoy cured the problem. Why it is
so sensitive to only the AGC on/off I have not a clue. But I had it no more
after that.
73s Jim
On Apr 6, 2011, at 1:00 PM, David Honey
I have a K3 and just recently bought a K2 for the shack, my second K2. I messed
up and sold the first one.
73s Jim
On Mar 23, 2011, at 10:05 PM, Shane wrote:
Hi,
Hope this list is for questions like this, apologies if not. Never
used an Elecraft, thinking about getting a K2, and was
Let me see (with my tongue in cheek),
I have a yellow led on the front panel of my K3 labeled Delta F that indicates
I am in split.
I have the frequency of both VFO A and VFO B displayed rather well on the front
of my K3.
IF I chose to use RIT and/ or XIT I have two leds to tell me if I am
It seems to me that switching your amp to standby while doing your adjustments
would solve the problem?
73s Jim
On Mar 11, 2011, at 2:47 PM, Scott Ellington wrote:
I think this is normal, and it's annoying. I don't know of any other
transceiver that behaves this way.
73,
Scott K9MA
Enough with the Maxwell Equations What in the world does this represent to
the average K3 user? .
On Mar 10, 2011, at 8:21 AM, Tom Azlin N4ZPT wrote:
Hi Kevin,
What was asserted in The Maxwellians was that Maxwell died in the
middle of a rewrite. It did sound like there was a
about the actual equations and the history of their development
seems to me to be of general interest to many of the readers of this
list given the other responses.
73, tom n4zpt
On 3/10/2011 10:06 AM, JAMES ROGERS wrote:
Enough with the Maxwell Equations What in the world does
be recharged
inside the K2 continuously from the same DC supply used to power the rig at
home. Power outage? No problem--you'll never miss a beat! (KBT2 not available
for K2/100.)
JAMES ROGERS
Thu Mar 3 17:18:02 EST 2011
If you got six years out of a lead acid battery, you are doing good
circuit PCB.
cheers,
Johnny VR2XMC
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主題： Re: [Elecraft] K2-KBT2 battery
My documentation specifies the following
If you got six years out of a lead acid battery, you are doing good. Batteries
Plus has a replacement with slightly less capacity for just over $19. It is
2.2AH rather than 2.9AH.
To your question, yes, est kaput!
73s Jim, W4ATK
On Mar 3, 2011, at 11:32 AM, Yves Dussault wrote:
The battery
A simple trailing wire is all you need if your K2 has the built in antenna
tuner. It is best if you can trail the wire from the rear most point on the
plane. You do not want to interfere with the controls.
This was the standard aircraft antenna back in the days before VHF.
Jim, W4ATk
On Mar 2,
, JAMES ROGERS w4...@bellsouth.net wrote:
A simple trailing wire is all you need if your K2 has the built in antenna
tuner. It is best if you can trail the wire from the rear most point on the
plane. You do not want to interfere with the controls.
This was the standard aircraft antenna back
Ok, when was the meter you consider to be accurate last certified? Or were you
taking the word of the meter on your power supply.. I am sorry, as a
former certification lab technician, I could not help myself.
On Feb 28, 2011, at 11:48 AM, Scott Ellington wrote:
Has anyone compared
That would certainly cure the problem and would have been saved the tumult of
LID and UP UP I received at the hands of the big guns. I had never ever
before had a problem going to spilt so when I hit split, I set the VFO and
started calling. Much to my surprise, split never happened. And the
I just noticed that on some bands using DATA A split is not available. I have
looked in the Configuration but have overlooked something somewhere. Anybody
got a clue??
73s
JIM ROGERS, W4ATK
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K3/100 P3
K2/10
The QRPer's mantra, Skill not power
73s Jim, W4ATK
On Jan 25, 2011, at 12:47 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
k...@baymoon.com wrote:
The question of how much power is enough? is always good for a lot
of chatter.
Indeed.
This thread is always entertaining to those (including myself) who
have
In the photos I sent to all of you who inquired about the new knob,
the finger dimple is one I had left over from a previous K2 build. The
new weighted knob does not sport a finger dimple. Just thought I had
better clear that up.
73s JIm, W4ATK
JIM ROGERS
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- it is less expensive and the old brass body can
be re-used.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 1/22/2011 11:06 AM, Bill Coleman wrote:
On Jan 21, 2011, at 7:29 PM, JAMES ROGERS wrote:
Elecraft also has a very nice new weighted know for the K2. I just
bought one, $27.02. Part number E850013.
Interesting. I did
Under my breath I have been critical of ones seeking assistance when
it seemed they just had not read the manual. Today I upgraded my
recently acquired K2 (s/n 4004) to the very latest firmware in all the
various modules and installed the one missing module, the K60XV.
Well everything went
Elecraft also has a very nice new weighted know for the K2. I just
bought one, $27.02. Part number E850013.
73s Jim, W4ATK
On Jan 21, 2011, at 6:12 PM, zen...@netspace.net.au wrote:
Hi Jim,
I bought one of Fred's knobs. You'll find the details and a video
demo here:
www.73cnc.com
Houston, we have a problem. When I go to data mode, PSK31 or RTTY, I
have the full bandwidth of the selected roofing filter displayed on
the DM780 waterfall. I ran through all the different data modes and
there are subtle changes but nothing like you describe. The only way I
can
Here is a link to everything you need to know..
http://www.kk7p.com/k2kpa100.html
Jim, W4ATK
On Jan 14, 2011, at 10:41 AM, Brian - N5BCN wrote:
I'm considering purchasing a KPA100+KAT100-2 and building both in a
separate
EC2 case.
My current K2 already has a KAT2 and KIO2
David,
Actually, A friend of mine has both the K2 and the K3 and he loves
to get on CW with the K2, as a matter of fact it is his goto rig on
that mode. I have the K3/100 and have just purchased my second K2
(Always regretting selling my first one). You will enjoy the K2, it is
And a happy and prosperous New Year!
JIM ROGERS
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Tony,
The Elecraft antenna tuners do a really fine job for stealth
antennas. I live in a garden home and have an antenna farm that is
completely in my attic. I use a simple long wire on 80/40 that works
well. It is 54' in total length, the ends are bent down 11' to the
attic
That tops the email I got about the guy buying his wife a stun gun
which he then tried upon himself Phil.
73s Jim, W4ATK
On Dec 17, 2010, at 11:48 AM, Phil Townsend wrote:
I was 12 years old... I think it was a Heathkit HW ???
I woke up early ready to sling solder. My bed was next to my
This comes from an old salt with a lot of years (57) devoted to
amateur radio and still learning new things.
1) Everyones environment is different. Different noise sources, a big
high power station a block away, rain static that will be gone
tomorrow... just different.
2) You have a right
Eric and Wayne,
I see another profit center here. You could provide all this
requested information and still keep the price of the K3 where it is
for those of us who like to do it on our own. A correspondence
course might be the way to go.
73s Jim, W4ATK
JIM ROGERS
Not at all, It is just plain courtesy to end your post with name and
call sign on our amateur reflectors. It is beyond me as to why one
would do otherwise.
73s Jim, W4ATK
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On Dec 8, 2010, at 7:16 AM, Pete Smith wrote:
I was one of the early users of the
Personally I am quite happy with the solutions offered with the K3. I
had no problem finding the sweet spot for my noise environment. But
for those that wish more, take a look at this site. For a licensing
fee you can have BRIL ...
BRIL is a new proprietary algorithm has been recently
Michael, N6MQL wrote:
I'm sorry, perhaps I'm mistaken, but I've already hooked up my K3
using a serial to USB converter cable, and then turned on Spectrogram
and found that the audio IS already there. Do I have a voodoo K3, or
is someone else mistaken that this feature already exists?
T
Thanks Wayne and Eric for the great slide presentation on the website.
I used it in a presentation on the K3 to the Birmingham Amateur Radio
Club last evening. The program was very well received.
73s Jim, W4ATK
JIM ROGERS
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I have been attempting to download 4.22 all day using two different
browsers, IE and Safari. Is the ftp site down?
73s Jim, W4ATK
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Thank you Eric.
73s Jim, W4ATK
On Nov 15, 2010, at 12:28 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
Hi,
We've just added the following to the Official Elecraft List
Guidelines:
In the interest of maintaining an environment of collegiality and
easy
user id, please include your
Because I am old and crotchety and prone to mistakes. Mea Culpa.
Jim, W4ATK
On Nov 10, 2010, at 7:13 PM, The Smiths wrote:
The IF isn't limited by the filter in use at the time As you
know the P3 can span an area something like 200KHz wide... It
doesn't matter if you have your 500Hz
Personally, I would not change a thing. It is exactly what I want in a
panadapter.
73s Jim, W4ATK
On Nov 10, 2010, at 5:57 PM, ga...@gary-gordon.com wrote:
This is to support a previous suggestion on the reflector, to allow
locking the P3 frequency range displayed despite tuning the K3.
Just out of curiosity exactly how would you propose to do this. The IF
is limited by the filter in use and since the P3 operates off of the
IF passband, i may be dense, but I cannot for the life of me see how
this could be done... after thinking about it for a moment or two...
Enlighten a
I confirm here as well Nate.
73s Jim, W4ATK
On Nov 6, 2010, at 8:22 AM, Nate Bargmann wrote:
* On 2010 06 Nov 06:15 -0500, dalej wrote:
I just loaded this beta version 4.18 and now I get loud crackling
from the speaker when tuning though the APF filter, also, the audio
goes away. I
Well, I just wasn't sure I would use it, I had such good results with
just the DUAL PB function. So I sought out the weakest signal I could
find this morning, R5ZZ, who was not copiable here, but I could hear
some Ws working him. I dialed in the APF and there he was, and
copiable. So mea
In a word, yes
Jim, W4ATK
On Nov 4, 2010, at 12:18 PM, Nate Bargmann wrote:
I updated my K3 to MCU 4.17 beta last night along with DSP 2.65 and
FPU
1.4(?) and now today I notice that my SSB output is down about 3
dB. I
can only coax about 50 Watts peak out of it and I've made no
I went through the CONFIG menus to see what might have changed while
in SSB. I found DUAL PB had APF on. I was unable to turn it off while
in SSB, so went back to CW mode turned the APF off (nor) and returned
to SSB and all was normal. Full output.
I have confirmed you can only turn APF
Step 1: If it syncs on line as your RFI does, it is Power Line
Interference. Call you local power company. They will have the
instrumentation to locate the source and if it is their problem they
will fix it. If it is a subscriber's problem they will most likely
identify the source.
Step
No problem here. I mean, you have to press and hold to get it to go
into the test mode! Too much excitement trying to bust all those
pileups on the PJs? Like shooting fish in a barrel from down here.
Jim, W4ATK
On Oct 17, 2010, at 5:02 AM, Brian Alsop wrote:
Anybody else pretty fed up
Alan,
You have to double click on a HRD DX cluster spot that will change
the band to see it. That is the only way I can reproduce it here. It
will change the band and display the new frequency, then return to the
old band/frequency. I am running the latest firmware in the P3 and K3
I first tested the CAT command FAxxx; (xs being the
frequency to QSY to) using the K3 Utility and it worked like a champ,
no problems. I then went to HRD's command tester and was able to send
the same commands successfully, but HRD reported a ERROR in the
response back from the K3
For those who would like to read up on the LM4950TS device with which
some have experienced failure, here is the link.
http://www.national.com/ds/LM/LM4950.pdf
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On Oct 8, 2010, at 6:29 PM, Grant Youngman wrote:
This is RIDICULOUS!!
Do you guys read the manual? Based on all of the whining posts the
last few days, it's apparent that there are a lot K3 and P3 owners
who've never bothered to open the freakin' book. Agc, noise,
Bill,
Look at your K3 manual page 53. and note the menu item AF LIM. After
seeing the posts on the amp failure, I immediate set this to limit the
AF output to safe levels as I frequently operate without the AGC being
ON (digital modes). I have mine set to 20, just arbitrary, half
This morning I noticed a clicking sound coming from the P3. The
display would jump and a solid line would appear across the
waterfall. This happened frequently, but at various intervals. I think
it was the relay on the IF input card. Just wondered what it is doing?
Jim, W4ATK
I second that. I ran it though all the NR selections and it performed
admirably for me. I could not duplicate the problem here.
73s Jim, W4ATK
On Oct 4, 2010, at 4:54 PM, W4GRJ wrote:
Dale,
Just for reference, my experience with the K3 NR is outstanding. I
cannot
notice any reduced
Not throttled back here.
Jim, W4ATK
On Oct 4, 2010, at 6:20 PM, David Herring wrote:
General question to those participating in this thread, when you
engage NR, are you running RF gain maxed out, or are you adjusting
RF gain back to the point where it just affects the S-meter?
Sadly
These are my observations first with the K2 and ADSP, the the Flex
radios both 1000 and 5000A and then finally and more recently the
FT-2000 series of radios. You may take this for what it is worth
This matter is highly subjective. One must remember that of the modes
For instance:
Using DM780 waterfall, the passband is .1kHz to 2.9kHz. Change to CW
and the passband is .1kHz to 1.9kHz. Change to DATA (DATA A) and the
passband is .8kHz to 3.0kHz.
Is this normal or did I miss something really important in the set up
somewhere? I thought
Sorry about that, I did not specify the radio or the starting
mode(s)
For instance:
Using DM780 waterfall, the USB/LSB passband is .1kHz to 2.9kHz.
Change to CW
and the passband is .1kHz to 1.9kHz. Change to DATA (DATA A) and the
passband is .8kHz to 3.0kHz.
Is this
What software were you planning to use, MMTTY or maybe DM780. I know
MMTTY supports true FSK as does the K3. Not sure about DM780. And
yes, both of the above use the sound card for receive. The K3 will
decode RTTY but the display is limited and as far as I know there is
no provision for a
Rich, you win the prize. Exactly and that is a scenario that in my
transition from the FT2000 to the K3 that I was having trouble with.
If I have tuned to a signal on 7.1MHz, that signal will be in the
center of the selected filter. DM-780 was telling me it was 1.5 +/-
kHz away.
When
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