[Elecraft] K3 No power out after idle time

2014-09-29 Thread Jack Berry via Elecraft
This symptom makes me think of edge connector problems I have heard about. But in my case there are no low voltage errors that seems to be the case in other reports. If I cycle the radio off and back on everything is good. I think this is the third time this has happened, all in the last

[Elecraft] SSB Power Creep

2014-07-31 Thread Jack Berry via Elecraft
I notice on MARS frequencies (slightly outside ham bands) that my power output starts out low and builds to full output over 10-20 seconds of transmit. The symptom is easily observed during an MT63 transmission and receiving stations comment that my signal starts out light and builds to a

[Elecraft] FLDIGI rig control, mic disable

2014-03-27 Thread Jack Berry
Is there a way for FLDIGI to mute the front panel mic input with transmitting digital modes? I use FLDIGI 3.21.77 with SignaLink USB, mostly for MT63 MARS work. The SLUSB is connected to the Line In on the back panel. It all works well except. While transmitting MT63 the mic remains open,

[Elecraft] K-Line beta integration update

2014-02-18 Thread Jack Berry
Working very well at my station. All three are acting as one and the KAT500 is playing well with my SteppIR. Great job Elecraft Team, Thank you! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Additional experience on KPA/KAT/K3 interoperation issues

2014-01-10 Thread Jack Berry
That happened when I tried to plug in the replacement. Slipped left of the socket in my RigRunner and had to retrieve it with tape. The original was correctly installed. On Jan 9, 2014, at 9:46 PM, Richard Fjeld rpfjeld...@gmail.com wrote: I just wanted to give you a heads-up when

[Elecraft] Additional experience on KPA/KAT/K3 interoperation issues

2014-01-09 Thread Jack Berry
I use a SteppIR, DB42 with 60/80 dipole so I expect my case to be different than many others. Regardless, I have been exchanging emails with Elecraft support and thought these two findings might help someone else. Stumbled on something today that may be at least a partial cause. For a long

[Elecraft] K3EZ

2013-11-09 Thread Jack Berry
I need help sorting out the ClickOnce installation app. I've checked around Google and see the same issue with ClickOnce but no solution that works for me. I'm trying to install K3_EZ utility on my Win7 PC with no luck. Consistent error message is: Deployment and application do not have

[Elecraft] K3_EZ installation

2013-10-31 Thread Jack Berry
I need help installing K3_EZ. The zipped file I have is titled K3_EZ2007 and is 6, 618KB in size. I can't remember if I renamed the file to mark a 2007 version or not. My problem is with the ClickOnce Application Deployment Manifest, which for me should be renamed ...Applicaiton Denial

[Elecraft] S meter differences from K3 to P3

2013-10-13 Thread Jack Berry
When operating I see a big difference between the noise floor and signal indications between the K3 meter and P3 display. For instance, on 80 meters tonight I see a noise floor of around S2-3 on the P3 and a signal peaking just over S9. At the same time the K3 meter is displaying a noise level

Re: [Elecraft] K3 overheating smell after an hour or so.

2013-09-11 Thread Jack Berry
Replaced with Elecraft supplied component? Does the volume control the same as before or is the trim different? Louder, softer? Was anything besides the pot changed out? Could a resistor near the pot be failing? On Sep 11, 2013, at 4:59 AM, peterc281 peterc...@gmail.com wrote: I know this is

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

2013-09-06 Thread Jack Berry
I'm trying out the Data Modem Terminal used by Army Mars. The K3 is not listed as a pre-configured radio in the drop down menu for RIGS. I expect one of the Kenwood models might work but not a clue which one. I'm Navy MARS and don't currently have  an Army buddy to ask. Thanks in advance for

[Elecraft] K3/P3 wye cable to RS232

2013-08-20 Thread Jack Berry
Do others see continual traffic from K3/P3 connections. I now notice continual flashing green yellow port traffic lights related to my K3/P3 connections. Before reinstalling all software and devices on a failed Win7 installation, I remember less frequent flashing. I'm thinking collisions on

Re: [Elecraft] Wounded Warrior - Ham Operator

2013-08-20 Thread Jack Berry
Maybe this reflector has found a mission. Do you still need a mic? On Aug 20, 2013, at 9:14 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: To all, Thank you, the purse has now been fully funded. Thanks to the generosity of several hams and Elecraft, my expenses have now been covered. That

Re: [Elecraft] QC-15 Bose with ANTLION

2013-08-09 Thread Jack Berry
So the magnetic mount doesn't have an impact on the speaker function on the headphones? Seems like one strong magnet on the case could have that effect.   God Bless  73! Jack - WE5ST From: k...@bellsouth.net k...@bellsouth.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net;

Re: [Elecraft] USB to RS232 cable or adapter

2013-07-15 Thread Jack Berry
I opted for an 8 port adapter. I paid more but I'll never run out of ports - I hope! I'm currently using 3 of the 8 but have used more with different equipment arrangements. I can assign any com port to any of the 8 RS232 ports as long as I don't duplicate. I also have a 4 port USB hub and can

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - AC hum in the monitor

2013-07-08 Thread Jack Berry
  73! Jack - WE5ST From: Phil Irons ve1...@gmail.com To: Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com Sent: Thursday, July 4, 2013 7:24 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - AC hum in the monitor HI Jack... First of all, I apologize for the lateness of this reply; I've been out

Re: [Elecraft] K3 6/10M pre-amp

2013-07-07 Thread Jack Berry
It's on the order page now. Same price for any of the three pre's including the old 6 pre, new 10 pre and new combo 6/10 preamp. $159.95 if memory serves. On Jul 7, 2013, at 5:30 AM, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Wonder when we will see release of an internal 6/10M pre-amp? 73

[Elecraft] KPA500 - AC hum in the monitor

2013-06-30 Thread Jack Berry
Hoping you all will have some good ideas on a cure for this problem. I am hearing AC hum in my monitor headphones - ONLY when transmitting. The hum comes and goes instantly when the KPA500 is switched on/off. Same with other headphones. No question it's related to the amp but not necessarily

Re: [Elecraft] 6/10m Preamp

2013-06-27 Thread Jack Berry
He's still got a day! On Jun 27, 2013, at 4:32 PM, Keith-K5ENS ke...@kathyandkeith.mx wrote: What week was that? Keith -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/6-10m-Preamp-tp7575498p7575933.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 not turning on every time

2013-06-26 Thread Jack Berry
Same for my KPA-500. I haven't studied the sequence of how I shut it and the K3 down but have always assumed that sequence is involved. This is not unlike the earlier issue of bringing the K3 and KPA500 online out of order and seeing the amp fail to operate. On Jun 26, 2013, at 5:53 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - new control software

2013-06-26 Thread Jack Berry
Looks like this team is on to something. I checked it out and like the features but of course the big deal is being able to control all the K-Line without out shutting down a logging program. I found the response pretty sluggish; I ran it on a Win7 quad Intel Dell laptop with no other programs

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Sensor port

2013-06-21 Thread Jack Berry
Gary, anything shared with you? On Jun 10, 2013, at 1:44 PM, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: I understand the sensor port is for an inline sensor to allow the P3 to monitor the TX signal from the K3. A long time waiting for the release of this has not dampened my enthusiasm but the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Hum when off?

2013-06-11 Thread Jack Berry
My kit built hums but only periodically - more like a cycle and certainly not a continuous hum. When it happens I can fear it if the room is quiet. Capacitor recharging? On Jun 11, 2013, at 12:13 PM, Stan AE7UT ae7...@gmail.com wrote: I have a kit-built KPA500 that has the same issue. It's

Re: [Elecraft] MARS

2013-05-29 Thread Jack Berry
It certainly can. I just unlocked my K3 for MARS operation. Gary Surrency gary@elecraft . com can provide the utility and instructions.   God Bless  73! Jack - WE5ST From: Jay pc...@verizon.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 7:54

Re: [Elecraft] What is (Edit Power On Banner) ???? on my KX3

2013-05-29 Thread Jack Berry
You can edit the banner that scrolls by when power is switched on. Use the K3 utility to edit the banner to scroll your call or what ever.   God Bless  73! Jack - WE5ST From: Russ Pakulski k9...@bellsouth.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May

Re: [Elecraft] New 1.50 software

2013-05-28 Thread Jack Berry
What radio are you discussing? On May 28, 2013, at 6:08 PM, Mike Lichtman tch...@aol.com wrote: I just loaded the newest 1.50 software and set the mic gain as per directions at tickling 5 bars. So far, so good. I had the monitor function on and listened on headphones. When I added

Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp

2013-05-18 Thread Jack Berry
Spoke with Eric earlier today. The 6/10 meter per-amp is under way. He hopes to have them available in two to three months. I don't have pricing info. On Fri, 17 May 2013 16:42:01 -0400, Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com wrote: Has there been any information of Elecraft producing a 6+10 meter

[Elecraft] Combo pre-amp

2013-05-17 Thread Jack Berry
Has there been any information of Elecraft producing a 6+10 meter ore-amp? Seems I read a hint in this months ago. 73, Jack __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] SteppIR DB-18 for sale

2013-03-05 Thread Jack Berry
If interested, please see my QTH or eHam ad. Also selling a 60 ft Glen Martin tower.   God Bless  73! Jack - WE5ST __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] K3_EZ future??

2013-01-04 Thread Jack Berry
Does anyone have knowledge of any software savvy folks showing interest in picking up K3_EZ? It's a great utility and would be a shame to see it fade after N2BC did such a great job. I think anyone who has used it would pay for an upgrade just to keep it supported for future generations of

Re: [Elecraft] K3_EZ future??

2013-01-04 Thread Jack Berry
I'm just an appliance operator that hates to see a good program fall into neglect. On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:59 PM, Ken Nicely k...@nicelyweb.com wrote: What language is it in and is it built on the .net framework? Ken (KC) Nicely KE3C On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 5:13 PM, Jack Berry we

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Mobile installation

2013-01-02 Thread Jack Berry
I have some recent experience Daniel. Within the last 6 months I installed a TarHeel screwdriver and FT-450D which is now replaced with a TS-480HX. Do you plan to add an amplifier? I found some good help in the web as recommended by other hams I respect. The sites are:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Another K3 (SN 7071) on the air!

2012-12-29 Thread Jack Berry
Does she have a sister? On Dec 29, 2012, at 8:08 AM, Bill Coleman aa...@arrl.net wrote: My wife completely surprised me at Christmas by buying me a K3/100. I had asked for donations toward the K3 fund on my Christmas list. Of course, it arrived three days late. I spent about six hours

Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue

2012-12-24 Thread Jack Berry
Ian, Google didn't find anything on the GEX error when I looked. I searched the Nabble archives and didn't find it there either. Elecraft support should have that answer. This is out of my pay grade but I would suspect the power supply rather than the radio. I say that because I don't see that

Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue

2012-12-24 Thread Jack Berry
Bet it's the Power Pole connectors, meaning the installation of the connectors. But if it is the RigRunner, West Mountain will take care of it. Glad you isolated the problem! On Dec 24, 2012, at 12:52 PM, Ian Kahn - Ham km4ik@gmail.com wrote: So, it looks like I tracked down my low

Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue

2012-12-24 Thread Jack Berry
Forgot to mention, absolutely run the calibration again with the correct 13.8V supply. Then address the power output - if it still exists. On Dec 24, 2012, at 12:52 PM, Ian Kahn - Ham km4ik@gmail.com wrote: So, it looks like I tracked down my low output issue. The problem appears to be

Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue

2012-12-23 Thread Jack Berry
The utility takes care of all that for you. Just click watch.   God Bless  73! Jack - WE5ST From: Ian Kahn - Ham km4ik@gmail.com To: Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz Cc: 'Jack Berry' we...@yahoo.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, December 23

Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue

2012-12-22 Thread Jack Berry
Have you run Calibrate Transmitter Gain  using the K3 Utility from Elecraft? Just follow the instructions carefully and it's very simple and fast. There are two levels to run, 5 and 50 watts if I remember correctly. You will get a report at the end and can watch the progress on you K3 display.

[Elecraft] K3: SPKR+PH - not sticky

2012-12-18 Thread Jack Berry
I use headphones on SSB most of the time through the front PHONES jack. I have the SPKR+PH option set to 'no'. MCU 4.6 installed. Not always, but too often when I have been listening through the speaker and decide to plug in the headphones I get audio in both headphones and speaker. If I go

Re: [Elecraft] K3: SPKR+PH - not sticky

2012-12-18 Thread Jack Berry
Gotta like low tech! Works without software and shielded cables. On Dec 18, 2012, at 7:13 PM, PTA_ABD wb2...@roadrunner.com wrote: Almost the same problem here. The difference is that toggling SPKR+PH on and off has no effect. I'm also sure the MCU isn't the reason, as this popped up well

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} Battery recommendation for K3

2012-11-28 Thread Jack Berry
I picked up a package from West Mountain Radio (I have no connection with them other than being a customer) and have found it a good solution. It still required buying a gel cell battery (not AGM). No leaks, no overcharging, fused power distribution for 8 items I believe. The whole station

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] need help with hiss on ssb receive

2012-11-24 Thread Jack Berry
I remember thinking the hiss was annoying when I got my radio. I used the eq to knock it down. I upgraded the DSP board within a few months of getting the K3 and now I listen wide open on the AM filter. I had forgotten all about the hiss till you posted this thread. On Nov 24, 2012, at 6:47

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - ClearSpeech filters

2012-11-15 Thread Jack Berry
I use the ClearSpeech speaker in my mobile operation. Same DSP, just adds an amplified speaker. It is a good addition for mobile but would not recommend it for base operation. The DSP seems to add its own noise. I suspect you have other noise issues if you are distracted by noise on the K3

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Left Edge Function?

2012-11-11 Thread Jack Berry
Good suggestion. Hope it makes on next P3 firmware or utility upgrade. On Nov 11, 2012, at 9:34 AM, Jim Miller j...@jtmiller.com wrote: I'd like have function key that does what I find myself doing all the time. Today's PT0S pileup is an example. It's a monster that extends 10-15Khz After

Re: [Elecraft] K3 frequencie calibration

2012-11-09 Thread Jack Berry
Don't have the manual available but if memory is good, instructions are on page 59. It's a simple calibration that I just completed. Use the highest WWV or other known standard frequency you can receive. On Nov 9, 2012, at 10:21 AM, Adriano Perazio adriano.pera...@uol.com.br wrote: Hello

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-07 Thread Jack Berry
From: Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com To: Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 9:22 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions Tokyo high power sells the following amp. It is expensive but has good power output and is highly rated on eham. The only issue

Re: [Elecraft] Small HF amp suggestions

2012-11-06 Thread Jack Berry
Thanks for the responses. Looks like RM Italy is an option for mobiling with the KX3 and a mid range power boost. All others seem to weigh in too heavily in power and cost. Unless a KPA100 is available sooner than expected, will either delay the KX3 or pick up the RM Italy. On Nov 6, 2012,

[Elecraft] KX3: PA options for KX3 mobile

2012-11-05 Thread Jack Berry
Is anyone using the KX3 mobile with a small amp? I'm interested to know what amps are suitable for a 10 watt input / 100 watts out. I know Elecraft is planning to offer a KPA100 amp in the future but would like to make the switch on mobile operation now. Thanks! God Bless  73! Jack - WE5ST

Re: [Elecraft] Need Headphone recommendations for K3

2012-10-30 Thread Jack Berry
I checked out the link and the Radiosport looks like the David Clarke aviation sets - mic and head phones. Is it just as heavy and clamp as tightly? 73, Jack From: W0FK llader...@earthlink.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 7:55

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Anomoly

2012-10-27 Thread Jack Berry
I have been chasing the poor BNC cable issue as well. I have been using the DeoxIT-D100L product that many suggested. I thought for a while that it was fixed but the problem has returned inspite of several applications and attempts to clean both male female connectors. God Bless  73!Jack -

Re: [Elecraft] audio feed back

2012-10-27 Thread Jack Berry
Peter, Check the MON volume. If it's up you'll hear it when transmitting. Just turn it down to zero.     From: Peter Reinzuch ve7...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 9:23 AM Subject: [Elecraft] audio feed back I am

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] Peculiar behavior : possible solution

2012-10-27 Thread Jack Berry
My theory on the Peculiar behavior issue: I have seen this problem several times before and finally decided it's an issue of interrupted handshaking between the K3 and KPA500. Seems that all communicating digital devices go through and introduction to confirm communication before they get down

Re: [Elecraft] K3-PR10

2012-10-25 Thread Jack Berry
I asked about 2 weeks ago and Lisa said they are building inventory before listing it on the order form. It is a 10 meter preamp, similar to the PR-6. God Bless  73!Jack - WE5ST From: N5GE li...@n5ge.com To: Nand Kishore vu2...@gmail.com Cc: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 ATT switch question

2012-10-12 Thread Jack Berry
yes there is God Bless  Best 73! Jack - WE5ST From: Bill b...@w2blc.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 8:03 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 ATT switch question Is there a faintly audible click when the ATT in engaged or disengaged -

Re: [Elecraft] Display frequency calibration

2012-10-05 Thread Jack Berry
Thanks to everyone who responded! I'm glad I asked the question, I don't remember seeing this topic covered in the last year, may be wrong, but I sure learned some great techniques.   Got it all working, checking one technique against the other including using CW/CW reverse and Auto spot as in

Re: [Elecraft] Display frequency calibration

2012-10-05 Thread Jack Berry
No, I'm set flat in rx eq. Was easy to zero beat using 20mHz WWV and the procedure. Thanks! On Oct 5, 2012, at 10:44 AM, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: Is your RX EQ set to roll off lower freqs? The 1-5 Hz zero beat note is easily heard when listening to the WWV

[Elecraft] Display frequency calibration

2012-10-04 Thread Jack Berry
I have s/n 3012, factory built. On a few occassions I have been told by a QSO partner that I am tuned a bit high. It has happened infrequently but I decided to check against WWV.   Three questions: 1) is comparing to WWV a good method to confirm display accuracy? I used my P3 display to center

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display frequency calibration

2012-10-04 Thread Jack Berry
Thanks Don! Don't know how I missed that but I did. God Bless  Best 73! Jack - WE5ST From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: Jack Berry we...@yahoo.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, October 4, 2012 9:31 PM Subject

Re: [Elecraft] Windows vs Mac

2012-08-24 Thread Jack Berry
I have a Mac Mini as well as a Win7 Dell laptop. The Dell is the ham machine but the Mac could easily fill the bill using Windows 7. I boot it directly to Win7 and no problems. If you are used to a desktop with serial ports you will need to get a good USB/RS232 multi port. There are some good

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Hash

2012-08-21 Thread Jack Berry
When you say flat display, do you mean no grass? Just a flat line? Thanks! Jack On Aug 20, 2012, at 1:30 PM, k1tm k...@yahoo.com wrote: rowland wrote On my P3 the BNC connector problem caused signals to be presented on the P3 display that could not have been present at the antenna. The

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mics

2012-08-13 Thread Jack Berry
Yamaha CM-500 is one that gets rave reviews here but it's not my favorite mic. I just don't use the back input. On Aug 13, 2012, at 1:50 PM, paul ecker ecke...@yahoo.com wrote: I am somewhat new to list and definitely a new K3 owner just having completed the build of #6663. I understand

Re: [Elecraft] Crystal Filters set up!!!!

2012-08-07 Thread Jack Berry
With the widest filter first, FL1 = 2.8 kHz FL2 = 2.1 kHz FL3 = 1.8 kHz FL4 = 400 Hz FL5 = 250 Hz If you have trouble setting them in this order, let us know. Happy to help. 73, Jack - WE5ST On Aug 7, 2012, at 7:33 PM, Alfredo Vélez WP3C w...@aol.com wrote: Hi everyone I need some help

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - reliability

2012-08-04 Thread Jack Berry
As you said below Bill, the reviews and instance of repair reports were good enough to convince you that the K3 was a good choice. It would be great if yours had zero problems, of course. Elecraft support will get it fixed in a manner you are happy with I'm sure. While you are waiting, don't be

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Phones / Diversity Question

2012-08-03 Thread Jack Berry
Jim, you can adjust the volumes independently on the front panel. But you probably knew that. Seems also that there is a config setting that needs to be adjusted for the volume ratio to work correctly - page 37 of the manual. On Aug 2, 2012, at 10:56 PM, Jim Bennett w6...@mac.com wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Vfo Blips

2012-08-01 Thread Jack Berry
ended up with fairly high gain in the P3, and quite a few anomalous blips and such. Doing the mod got the gain back to normal and all is well. 73 Fred K6DGW On 8/1/2012 3:08 AM, Jack Berry wrote: I saw this for the first time a few weeks ago. Check your BNC connections - just open

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Vfo Blips

2012-07-31 Thread Jack Berry
I saw this for the first time a few weeks ago. Check your BNC connections - just open and close the twist on connector, maybe even pull is off and reinsert. That killed my birdies. It's happened a few times.   Whether or not this is a common problem, I don't know. God Bless  Best 73! Jack -

[Elecraft] KPA500 to Yaesu cabling

2012-07-28 Thread Jack Berry
Looking for help with KPA500 to Yaesu cabling.   I just got an FT-450D and need to cable it for use as a backup if the K3 needs to come out of the lineup.   The linear connector on the Yaesu is a 10 pin mini din female. I so far have not been able to find a source for the male (or female for

Re: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(

2012-07-27 Thread Jack Berry
UPS is very, very good at their business. Bet you have it tomorrow! Imagaine how surprised the other person is that they received a radio and not clothing! God Bless  Best 73! Jack - WE5ST From: Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com To: 'Frode LA2RL'

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 With W2IHY Equalizer

2012-07-20 Thread Jack Berry
W2IHY 8 Band EQ can supply bias voltage. There is a simple jumper to place on the bottom to enable the feature. It certainly has the potential to improve your xmit audio if set up properly. On Jul 20, 2012, at 8:31 PM, Roy Morris w4...@carolina.rr.com wrote: I would like to know if anyone is

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 owner needs help

2012-06-16 Thread Jack Berry
Don't know about the PR40 but if it is an electret mic you will need to turn the bias on. You'll see mic bias in the menus somewhere. Good luck, Jack On Jun 16, 2012, at 8:41 PM, ac8jd ac...@arrl.net wrote: I am a CW 95% of my operating time. I have the CW side of this rig pretty down

Re: [Elecraft] K3 For Sale (SOLD)

2012-06-13 Thread Jack Berry
Market must be off, it took 45 minutes to sell! 73, Jack - WE5ST From: N2BC n...@stny.rr.com To: n...@stny.rr.com; Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wed, June 13, 2012 9:36:07 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 For Sale (SOLD) THX to all that replied,

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Popular power supply query

2012-06-11 Thread Jack Berry
Bill, Just added an Astron VS-35M to the shack after nearly 20 years with a RS-35m which is still working like new. I went with the variable supply so I could dial up the output voltage to meet charge requirements for a 12V gel cell. I wouldn't go to any switchers for fixed service if I could

[Elecraft] Byterrunner USB Serial adapter

2012-06-09 Thread Jack Berry
Is anyone using the Byterunner USB Serial Adapters (RS232) in their Elecraft stations? My interest is in adding RS232 ports to my USB only laptop. The single USB adapter from Elecraft is working fine but if I need to speak directly to any piece of equipment I have to shut down my logging

[Elecraft] Alternate color buttons for KPA500 - photo added

2012-05-23 Thread Jack Berry
Just completed my KPA500 kit and in the process I experimented with alternate button colors. I posted the picture intheElecraft_K3 phot section of Yahoo groups. Might be useful for anyone is contemplating a change and ordering buttons. I used Mouser buttons and I had red, white, gray and blue

Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton...

2012-05-18 Thread Jack Berry
$650 kit On May 18, 2012, at 3:52 PM, Bill Hammond wham...@aol.com wrote: Have they priced it yet? $$? On May 18, 2012, at 2:35 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] New order, do I need a KAT3

2012-05-14 Thread Jack Berry
The KAT3 is a really good tuner but you won't be running two tuners will you? On May 13, 2012, at 10:46 PM, Tony BenBrahim tony.benbra...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I am ordering a K3 and was wondering if I need a KAT3, given that I will be running an auto tuner at the anternna feed point?

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Blanker video

2012-04-27 Thread Jack Berry
Thanks Rick - well done! From: Rick Stealey rstea...@hotmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thu, April 26, 2012 9:08:33 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Blanker video I made a 2 minute video this morning showing how the K3 pulls out a 75 meter AM QSO

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

2012-04-24 Thread Jack Berry
Eric, you know the drill. How much? When? From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, April 24, 2012 1:50:57 PM Subject: [Elecraft] New KAT500 pics from the Visalia DX convention New

Re: [Elecraft] Adjustment of TX RX Equalizers via software [K3]

2012-04-20 Thread Jack Berry
Jim, When you say it won't install, do you mean it doesn't connect to your K3 or it won't complete the installation on you computer? Either way, I'll bet the author can provide some guidance as well as others on this list. Bill, N2BC is the author. His email is N2BC (at) stny.rr.com Good

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

2012-04-19 Thread Jack Berry
Lee, After doing the mod you are contemplating I formulated a new rule for the WE5ST shack - never touch another SMD. Once I had the mod in place, it wasn't that big a difference - not worth the risk to me. My P3 worked fine before the mod and for the kind of operating I do it was more that

Re: [Elecraft] Loudspeakers for the K3

2012-04-18 Thread Jack Berry
I am using the speakers from West Mountain Radio mentioned several times in this thread and others regarding speakers. I find they have a nice cut for ham radio, at least for my ears and setup. Reducing highs are cut nicely and they have a good response for even dx if I pick up the volume on

Re: [Elecraft] Flex 3000 or KX3

2012-04-02 Thread Jack Berry
Regardless of your budget, Steve, here's a formula that should apply pretty well. For every $100 you have to spend: $90 on antenna(s) $5 on radio $5 on everything else. We all make the same mistakes on our first shack. We buy the finest radio we can afford (or squeeze into our credit card) and

[Elecraft] P-3 Utility feature request

2012-03-31 Thread Jack Berry
I hope there is a wish list for the P-3 Utility. It really eases the process of upgrading firmware, etc. Please add: - Save P3 Configuration - Reload P3 Configuration This would be the same feature set as in the K3 Utility. Thanks for the great little utility! Jack - WE5ST

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - why SWR change with an amplifier

2012-03-29 Thread Jack Berry
My K3 was seeing similar SWR with an AL811H. It was intermittent and was independent of switch position, standby/operate. The antenna is a SteppIR so SWR was always less than 2:1. With the amp removed the problem is gone. I don't yet know the cause since the amp is in the shop. It seems likely

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter questions

2012-03-27 Thread Jack Berry
2.8, 2.1, 400 - no need to go tighter IMO. Before buying a 1.8, I suggest spending time on someone's K3 with a 1.8 if you can. I think you would find it fatiguing to listen to for more than a few minutes. Certainly not a rag chewing filter. Jack - WE5ST On Mar 26, 2012, at 7:48 PM, Dave

Re: [Elecraft] Soliticing Comments on the P3

2012-03-27 Thread Jack Berry
You get hooked pretty quickly because it is useful - just had mine a week. I have used it to more effectively work split dx operations. Seeing where all the traffic is and where the big signals are in the pileup, I can pick my spot to make my signal get through. One thing I didn't anticipate is

Re: [Elecraft] OT -- a lifetime of ham radio

2012-03-27 Thread Jack Berry
Well said Tony. Thank you! Jack - WE5ST From: Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, March 27, 2012 2:52:36 PM Subject: [Elecraft] OT -- a lifetime of ham radio I think of myself as an old-timer, and I suppose that in

Re: [Elecraft] K3 reset/reboot

2012-03-23 Thread Jack Berry
Does it accept any commands in the CONFIG menu? Thinking you might be able to reset one item at a time. Slow but. Probably by the time you get my message you'll have six other more helpful responses. This is an amazing group. Good luck! Jack - WE5ST On Mar 23, 2012, at 7:18 PM, Thomas

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Issue

2012-03-22 Thread Jack Berry
I had the same problem but didn't seem to be related to changing bands but happened doing a calibration per page 24 of the manual. The message said FATAL ERROR, but a reset cleared the error. This happened twice during the same operation. Like you, I didn't log the keystrokes leading up to the

[Elecraft] P3 / K3 / SteppIR / DXLabs

2012-03-21 Thread Jack Berry
I have just added a P3 panadapter to my station and need to work out the communication with this new device and the existing ones. My setup currently works fine with the SteppIR controller tagged into a Y-cable from SteppIR (RS232/DE-9). The anchor back to the USB hub is the ElecraftUSB cable

Re: [Elecraft] P3 / K3 / SteppIR / DXLabs

2012-03-21 Thread Jack Berry
and I didn't have to add a single cable other than the one supplied with the P3. It is great to deal with good companies and good support groups like this one. 73, Jack - WE5ST From: nr4c n...@widomaker.com To: Jack Berry jlbe...@yahoo.com Sent: Wed, March

Re: [Elecraft] - tuning rate

2012-03-04 Thread Jack Berry
Thanks Rick! That's the fast tune knob I missed from the TS-850. Jack - WE5ST From: Rick Prather k6limae...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sat, March 3, 2012 11:20:57 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] - tuning rate I wonder how many ops that want a

Re: [Elecraft] - tuning rate

2012-03-03 Thread Jack Berry
Kenwood 850 had a good solution - a second, small fast tune knob that could selectively tune 1 or 10 kHz. Not possible for the K3 but can maybe be on a 'K4' wish list. It's the only 850 feature that I really miss. On Mar 3, 2012, at 9:41 AM, Jim McDonald j...@n7us.net wrote: I would like

Re: [Elecraft] . K3 dvr playback distortion

2012-02-22 Thread Jack Berry
Spoke with John yesterday and his signal was clean and strong. Certainly didn't hear any symptom of rf or a/c hum. Why not drop him an email? On Feb 22, 2012, at 6:07 PM, ab2tc ab...@arrl.net wrote: Hi, I have heard ON4UN on a number of occations fairly recently and found that his audio

Re: [Elecraft] K3 book 30% off

2012-02-16 Thread Jack Berry
I have both the printed and electronic versions. Both are terrific resources. I suspect Fred has a file of lessons learned to incorporate in a new edition some day. On Feb 16, 2012, at 11:19 PM, Phil Westover 492comm...@comcast.net wrote: I HIGHLY recommend this book. It is an excellent way

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX delay

2012-02-15 Thread Jack Berry
I'd like to hear that it CAN be fixed. That would be better. On Feb 15, 2012, at 8:23 AM, briana als...@nc.rr.com wrote: Alternatively buy any Kenwood, Yeasu et al which has this figured out. This has been a long standing problem with the K3. I'd like to hear from Elecraft that it can't be

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s can be updated to avoid possible ERR 12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Jack Berry
Wayne, Define older K3 please. Can you let us know when you started shipping K3's with gold contacts; date or S/N? Thanks! Jack - WE5ST From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] My new K3 has arrived on Saturday

2012-02-13 Thread Jack Berry
Oli, Just started using HRD myself and searching for a solution to the same problem which I call bouncing band change. For me, when I change frequencies within the same band HRD works as expected. It's when using HRD Logbook and I click a DX spot in a different band that the problem occurs.

Re: [Elecraft] Monitor (OT)

2012-02-10 Thread Jack Berry
Using an ASUS from Newegg with absolutely no problems. I think the model is VH238 or 238H, manufactured Dec 2010. From: David Christ radio...@mchsi.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, February 10, 2012 9:36:58 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Monitor (OT) The

Re: [Elecraft] footswitch and amp

2012-02-05 Thread Jack Berry
I can only guess that the red RCA from your foot switch is dead but you could determine that with an ohm meter. It should work as described. KE4D has the more elegant solution, I just migrated all my cables from the old Kenwood when my K3 arrived and have been too busy operating to integrate

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