Another Mac user chiming -
My wife and I dumped our Dell / Windows computers about seven years ago and
couldn't be happier. She now is using a MacBook Pro w/Retina display and I have
two Mac's: a 27 iMac and an original version of the MacBook Air (MBA). When we
got rid of the Dell's, I chose
Doug - I've been using an 88 foot long doublet at 45 feet for about four years
- works very, very well on 40-6 meters. It tunes on 80 but I have an inverted L
I use there. Currently I feed it with about 110 feet of 450-ohm ladder line and
a Current Designs 4:1 balun, and then about ten feet of
I've been using WSJT-X for JT65 and JT9 on the HF bands for several months with
my K3, along with cocoaModem for PSK31. All three modes were set up with the
rig in Data A mode and everything worked fine. I'd like to try JT65 on six
meters but I'm seeing a different display on the K3 - it was
the ALT switch.
73 Wayne
Six
http://www.elecraft.com
On Jun 26, 2014, at 11:34 AM, Jim Bennett w6...@mac.com wrote:
I've been using WSJT-X for JT65 and JT9 on the HF bands for several months
with my K3, along with cocoaModem for PSK31. All three modes were set up
with the rig
Let me add my two pesos to this discussion.
I have my KX3 and K3 sharing the KPA500 and KAT500 per Fred's book. I noticed
the same strange stuff happening as in the original post when I first got my
station set up. One could go through a lot of hoo-ha trying to connect /
disconnect
I second Joel's comments - it is a fun amp to build and operate. I put mine
together last year and it has been a nice addition to my station. I drive it
with my K3.
Jim / W6JHB
On Wednesday, Apr 16, 2014, at Wednesday, 11:28 AM, Joel Hallas wrote:
The problem with most 2 meter brick type
Hi Phil -
I've had my KX3 since Christmas of last year. Also have a fairly well
decked-out K3. My KX3 does NOT have the optional KXFL3 roofing filter. However,
in the time that I've had the KX3 and been able to compare it's receive
performance to that of the K3 - I have to say that I don't see
phil,
I'm doing exactly that - I have a KX3 and a K3 that share a KPA500, KAT500, and
several antennas. I went by the diagram in Fred Kady's book on the KX3. Works
like a charm. I can get up to 250 watts out with the KX3 driving the amp at 12
watts. And, no, I do not disconnect anything when I
switch. I have a bunch of those in
my shack, also one 3 position.
73, phil, K7PEH
On Apr 9, 2014, at 7:29 PM, Jim Bennett w6...@mac.com wrote:
phil,
I'm doing exactly that - I have a KX3 and a K3 that share a KPA500, KAT500,
and several antennas. I went by the diagram in Fred Cady's
George -
I've used LP Bridge and LPB2 with my KX3 #5539. Both appeared to work fine for
me. I first was doing it on Win/XP on a Mac under VMware Fusion, and now am
running LPB2 on WIn 8.1 on the same Mac and the current Fusion. And, as Barry
noted, use the K3 entry - works fine.
Jim / W6JHB
Phil,
I have that exact setup: K3/KX3--KPA500--KAT500--Multiple antennas. Works
very well. I went by the guide picture in the Kady book for the KX3. I use a
two position coax switch between the K3 and the KX3. Do you have Fred Kady's
KX3 book?
Jim / W6JHB
On Apr 4, 2014, at 10:52 AM, Phil
Too many Phils! :-)
Another cool thing about the KX3 is that RX I/Q output port. Since there is no
KXP3 (coming soon...? Maybe) I run the RX I/Q output into the Line In port on
my computer and run the free software package NaP3. I'm using an Apple iMac
with 27 display, so I have a very nice
Before this thread is put to death, let me add my two pesos. And so as to not
be rude, it is only slightly OT because I have a complete K-Line and a KX3
that I do my antenna analysis for
About a year ago I purchased an AIM4170C. It is a super piece of equipment - it
can show you as much or
The only time I see that sort of fluctuation is at home, when it is raining.
I'm using 450 ohm ladder line to feed an 88-foot long doublet, 45 feet up.
Prior to the rain coming down, I can press Tune and get a great match on any
band, 80-6 meters. When the rain starts up, my SWR jumps up to
Just wondering if anyone has gotten LoTW confirmation from the W1AW/5 operation
from New Mexico last week? I worked them twice on 10 meters and so far no
confirmations on LoTW, although the W1AW/4 operation from TN last week has been
confirmed. Hope it's just that they've not uploaded yet and
Jack,
My KX3 #5539 is used on and off for PSK31 and JT9 / JT65. I've made a bunch of
JT65 and JT9 QSO's with it on 80, 20, and 10 meters, in addition to quite a few
PSK31 contacts on several bands. That being said, I did do the temperature
compensation procedure before I started doing data
You might want to specify Mac or Windows - big difference.
On Monday, Mar 24, 2014, at Monday, 11:00 AM, Thomas Rieff wrote:
What is available in operating a K3 software???
Tom
--
K0YR
C/O Thomas Rieff
2059 Sundance Lane
North Mankato, MN 56001
Hi Dave -
When I'm trying to get a DX station that is working split or during the QRP Fox
hunts, I use Dual Watch and Split together. Before engaging, I tune in the
target station to suit my hearing pitch preference, then I press A--B twice
to get both VFO's equal. Next I hit Split and then
Hi Sal -
Welcome to the list and to the Elecraft community! Take your time with the kit
and savor the experience of building your own radio. That K3/100 will give you
many, many years of enjoyable operating, no matter what mode(s) you choose to
explore. The Elecraft manual is good, but I
I'm running NAp3 v2.2.4.2 on Windows 8.1, connected to the RX I/Q port on my
KX3 at one end and to the Line In jack on an iMac on the other end. As some
other folks have seen, there is an initial issue with images or duplicated
signals when NaP3 starts up. Ken (W0CZ) tipped me to a way to get
: Jim Bennett w6...@mac.com
Date: 20/03/2014 13:30 (GMT-05:00)
To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 / NaP3 Question
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Phil -
I've been using the CM500 on my K3 for a couple years - very nice. I have a six
year old boy so that pretty much negates using VOX here while on SSB; I use PTT
100% of the time! I made up a small box that has a momentary push button switch
and a toggle switch on it in parallel. I ran a
Over the course of the past several weeks I've been messing around getting my
KX3 to work with the free panadapter display program NaP3. I enjoy using the P3
with my K3 and wanted something similar for the KX3. NaP3 seems to fit that
wish pretty well, and it's free!
However, there is one issue
As I read Fred's note, it seems like maybe he is assuming that it can keep
multiple settings, as he said he has more than one antenna for most bands.
Does the KAT500 keep a separate set of memories for each ANTx port, or is there
just ONE for each band, irregardless of what ANTx port the
And that is good to know - thanks guys!
On Saturday, Mar 1, 2014, at Saturday, 2:28 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
On 3/1/2014 11:04 AM, Jim Bennett wrote:
As I read Fred's note, it seems like maybe he is assuming that it can
keep multiple settings, as he said he has more than one antenna
Jim,
I had my K3 for about two years before I got the P3. Now, I would not be
without it. When chasing DX I can see where the other stations are and either
jump on the frequency of the last guy worked, or find a hole in the pileup
where I can plunk down my signal. I also do the QRP fox hunts -
, K3ICH wrote:
Jim, was this just a mater of running the free software on a shack computer
with the I/Q from the KX3 going to your sound card?
If it's THAT easy, I might try it. I am totally hooked with the K3/P3?VGA
already.
Thanks, Charlie k3ICH
- Original Message - From: Jim
Sean,
I think you'll love that KX3! I've had it's big brother K3 for almost four
years; this past Christmas my XYL got me a KX3. I've added only the internal
tuner (and battery pack/charger for camping trips) and have been having a blast
with it. In fact, I can count on one hand the number of
Phil,
You'll probably get a ton of replies from the 6-meter / VHF aficionados, but
unless you have some means of monitoring the band, either with your radio, or
some web site, I think you'll may be disappointed. I've been licensed for 50
years and have made only 20 QSO's on that band; 19 SSB
I have my KPA500 and KAT500 on a switch that can be set to either a K3 or a
KX3. The KX3 is new (to me) and I've been using it almost exclusively since
assembling this fine Christmas present. Recently I've noticed a strange
behavior and am wondering if this is due to a recent firmware change or
So, as Lyle (KK7P) and Brian (K3KO) are saying, this is due to (1) having the
KPA500 set to K3 (I do), and after the amp sits and capacitors discharge, there
is no voltage coming through the acc connector and the amp goes to 60 meters.
Well, if that's the case then I guess there isn't much
Matt,
Turned it on, but it didn't help. I've since turned it off, as I understand
that it causes slightly higher battery drain.
Tnx for giving it a shot though!
Jim / W6JHB
On Sunday, Feb 16, 2014, at Sunday, 5:48 PM, Matt Zilmer wrote:
Hi Jim,
I'm not sure this will work, but try
Matt,
Got a note from Art/KA9ZAP and he suggested that I check the NaP3 Config box
labeled DC Block. I did, and that resolved this issue.
Thought I replied ALL on my reply to him but I'm not seeing it on the
reflector, so I might have accidentally clicked on simple reply. Anyway, the
problem
I've since closed down my NaP3 session while I work on my taxes (yuckkk...) but
as I recall, the documentation for that DC Block thing mentioned it was for
systems with less than sparkling sound cards. I'd imagine that the sound card
in my iMac is not top of the line quality, as the iMac wasn't
Phil -
Sounds like something may be hosed in your Win/XP SP3 or the old desktop
itself. I'm running the same Win/XP SP3 (on a Mac, under VMware Fusion) and the
Elecraft-supplied USB-Serial cable; works very well.
Jim / W6JHB
On Monday, Feb 17, 2014, at Monday, 4:30 AM, Phil Irons wrote:
I posted this query over on the NaP3 Yahoo group, but haven't gotten a lot of
replies. Don W3FPR replied as did Larry N8LP, but still no firm resolution. If
anyone here on the Elecraft reflector has a KX3 and is using NaP3, please take
a look at this question and see if you've seen this issue
Ooops - sorry - meant the CMP button.
On Thursday, Feb 13, 2014, at Thursday, 10:21 AM, Jim Bennett wrote:
Tony, press and hold the SPOT button for three seconds.
Jim / W6JHB
On Thursday, Feb 13, 2014, at Thursday, 9:41 AM, Antonio Matias wrote:
Hello all
My KX3, one
Tony, press and hold the SPOT button for three seconds.
Jim / W6JHB
On Thursday, Feb 13, 2014, at Thursday, 9:41 AM, Antonio Matias wrote:
Hello all
My KX3, one of this days, started to show on display the CMP ALC icons
Use to be with SWR and RF reading. Now only show this on CW and
/ALC. Simply press
that CMP button again (don't hold it as I had previously mis-stated!). Your
meter display should alternate between SWR/RF and CMP/ALC.
Jim
On Thursday, Feb 13, 2014, at Thursday, 10:21 AM, Jim Bennett wrote:
Tony, press and hold the SPOT button for three seconds.
Jim
that?
On Thursday, Feb 13, 2014, at Thursday, 10:21 AM, Jim Bennett wrote:
Tony, press and hold the SPOT button for three seconds.
Jim / W6JHB
On Thursday, Feb 13, 2014, at Thursday, 9:41 AM, Antonio Matias wrote:
Hello all
My KX3, one of this days, started to show on display the CMP ALC
Looked around a bit more and perhaps NaP3 may be the way to go. I need to do a
bit more research on this. Also looks like maybe LP-Bridge or LPB2 may be
needed if I want the KX3 to get to multiple applications. Not sure on that one.
I use the Mac version of the KX3 Utility and my logging
Sorry if this has been on the reflector before but the searches I've done
didn't really home in on what I am looking for.
I've owned my K3 for nearly four years. Adding the P3 to it made operating so
much more enjoyable, for a variety of reasons that I need not get into here. I
recently got a
, etc.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 2/10/2014 4:52 PM, Jim Bennett wrote:
Operating the KX3 is lots of fun, barefoot or QRO. But, I miss the
panoramic band display I see when I use the K3/P3. What is out there that I
might be able to use with the KX3 and it's RX IQ? I'm using an iMac with OS
X 10.7.5
On Sunday, Feb 9, 2014, at Sunday, 9:05 AM, Dan Baker wrote:
Is it possible to send the band data from the KX3 to the KPA500 and KAT500
so they can follow the radio?
Thanks,Dan
--
KM6CQ
Dan Baker
www.km6cq.com
@danielbaker
DM09dn
SKCC: 8260 NAQCC: 6817
QSL via LoTW, eQSL,
Guess one should enter some text before hitting the send button, eh? :-(
I didn't see any replies to this post, but I'd be interested in having the KX3
do this, too. I've got a coax switch between the KX3 and the K3 that's routed
to my KPA500 and KAT500 team. It works very well now, but having
Folks, I thought I'd post this thinking that perhaps it'll help others with
something that I was annoyed with ever since getting my KX3 and SignaLink USB
(SLUSB) working together.
First, some background: In addition to my new KX3, I've got a K3 that I operate
about 95% CW with. There are
Yep, I can attest to this site being legit. I bought two cables from them and
have been working fine on my K3/KPA500/KAT500 station.
Jim / W6JHB
On Friday, Feb 7, 2014, at Friday, 10:14 AM, Phil Debbie Salas wrote:
Here are some cable sources that have all 15 pins connected thru:
Hi Rob,
Up until a few months ago I had been using my K3, going into an Ameritron
AL-811 amp, through the LDG AT-600 ProII, and then to an external 4:1 balun,
110 feet of 450 ohm ladder line, and an 88 foot long doublet. I also had the
M-600 analog meter connected to the AT-600 ProII.
Nothing
Bob - have you modified the WSJT-X.ini file to point it to your SLUSB stuff? I
had the same issue trying to get my iMac (and my MacBook Air) to properly do
rig control. Here is what I had to do in my situation - your USBSERIAL name and
location may be different:
CATportIndex=9
How were you able to determine your actual USBSERIAL name and location?
73, Bob
Bob Nobis - N7RJN
Goodyear, AZ
n7...@nobis.net
On Jan 29, 2014, at 10:39 AM, Jim Bennett w6...@mac.com wrote:
Bob - have you modified the WSJT-X.ini file to point it to your SLUSB stuff?
I
On Jan 29, 2014, at 11:25 AM, Jim Bennett w6...@mac.com wrote:
I guarantee you that is one problem! In addition to WSJT-X I also use
MacLoggerDX (MLDX). It has a Radio tab in the preferences and I noticed
that it was pointing to my /dev folder for the usbserial port and driver
outside the passband.
Thanks,
73,
Bob - N7RJN
On 1/29/14, 1:05 PM, Jim Bennett w6...@mac.com wrote:
Bob,
Glad to help and that your rig control is working. I had a devil of a
time getting it working on my end. Exchanged several emails with G4KLA
who wrote some of the install
Hi Bob -
I've used the SLUSB on both a K3 and a KX3 with success. The K3 had it hooked
to a MacBook AIr laptop; when I moved the SLUSB to my KX3, I hooked it to an
iMac. Nothing special needs to be done on the K3. In my case I ran native in
the Mac OS X environment. For PSK31 I used cocoaModem
I recently got a KX3 and have set up my station such that the KX3 can share the
KPA500, KAT500, and several antennas by using a pretty beefy Daiwa 2-position
coax switch. The station is set up just like the diagram on page 147 of KE7X's
KX3 book. This configuration seems to work very well.
since I also have a KX3.
73, phil, K7PEH
On Jan 18, 2014, at 9:25 AM, Jim Bennett w6...@mac.com wrote:
I recently got a KX3 and have set up my station such that the KX3 can share
the KPA500, KAT500, and several antennas by using a pretty beefy Daiwa
2-position coax switch. The station
[mailto:elecraft-
boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Bennett
Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2014 10:26 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 Power On
I recently got a KX3 and have set up my station such that the KX3 can
share the KPA500, KAT500, and several antennas
Has anyone worked AND gotten LoTW confirmations from QSOs with W1AW/0
(Nebraska) or W1AW/3 (Delaware)?
I worked W1AW/7 (Utah) and W1AW/4 (NC) - both confirmed in a couple days on
LoTW. But nothing heard online from the NE and DE stations' QSO's with me on 80
CW. Just curious... (and
don't
think they're in any rush. Still waiting for my /3 and /0 QSLs.
73 Steve KS6PD
On Friday, January 17, 2014, Jim Bennett wrote:
Has anyone worked AND gotten LoTW confirmations from QSOs with W1AW/0
(Nebraska) or W1AW/3 (Delaware)?
I worked W1AW/7 (Utah) and W1AW/4 (NC) - both
Bob,
Something I made quite a while ago, and you may consider making, is a simple,
small utility box to sit next to your radio (K3 or KX3). Mine is simply a
plastic Radio Shack project box. On the back I have 1/4 jacks to plug in
several different paddles and straight keys. There are two jacks
After recently reading (and re-reading, several times!) Fred Cady's excellent
book on the KX3, I was thinking about some of the functions I'd like to have in
macro form. I already have PF1 set to switch the AGC from Fast to Slow and PF2
set to turn off or on the backlight. I've got the KX3
-Original Message- From: Jim Bennett
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 12:55 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Macros
After recently reading (and re-reading, several times!) Fred Cady's excellent
book on the KX3, I was thinking about some of the functions
Hi All -
On the KAT500 - what antenna port is operational when the unit is powered
off? Is it the last one selected prior to power off, or does it operate like
the LDG AT-600 where it always reverts to a specific antenna port (in that
model, ANT2) at power off?
Jim / W6JHB
Thanks folks - I knew I read it in the manual at one time but couldn't find it
again!
Jim
On Tuesday, Jan 7, 2014, at Tuesday, 10:06 AM, george fritkin wrote:
Consult Page 11 of manual
George, W6GF
On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 9:59 AM, Jim Bennett w6...@mac.com wrote:
Hi All
Congrats, Bill - I got one for Christmas, thanks to a gracious XYL (KF6ZNT) and
mine also worked on the first turn of the key, so to speak. Very similar to
the K3, but a few things being different take getting used to. The biggest
thing is that I feel blind without that P3! How the heck did we
Steve -
I have a similar setup as Arie - an 80 meter Inverted L at 40 feet for my
transmitting antenna and a Hustler 5BTV vertical ground mounted about 10 feet
from being directly under the vertical. Works fine. If I crank up my KPA500,
the relays in the K3 quickly isolate the subrx from too
the list of things to do to reduce the effect and see if
any work out.
Dave (G0DJA)
- Original Message - From: Jim Bennett
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 2:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Headphone Clicks
Dave,
What I'm having are not clunks - they are truly clicks
Thanks for the info all -
I looked at that Bird 6 position switch - about 1/2 the cost of my KX3 - yikes!
Think I'll pass on that one. I do have a Daiwa 2 position switch that I've
hooked up to share my antenna - one side to the K3, the other to the KX3. Seems
to work OK, although when a
1955
DXCC,RCC,WAZ
QRP IS KING
On Dec 31, 2013, at 11:42 AM, Jim Bennett w6...@mac.com wrote:
Hi Reggie,
With your RF gain turned down a little, and the AF turned up a little, AND
your NR set to level 1 or 2, do you hear any click on transition from
transmit to receive in your
/2013 7:17 PM, Jim Bennett wrote:
I posted this on the reflector on Sunday afternoon and no replies from
anyone in the group, so I'm turning to you folks.
Hi All - just this past weekend completed building KX3 # 5539. Seems to
work fine except for one thing. When I've got headphones plugged
Dick -
I've had my K-line (K3/P3/KPA500/KAT500) running here for a while on almost all
the bands, mostly CW. I have yet to have it act up this way, or any other way,
for that matter. I use an 88 foot long doublet at 45 feet for 40-6 meters, and
two separate Inverted L antennas for 80 and 160.
...@mailman.qth.net] im
Auftrag von Jim Bennett [w6...@mac.com]
Gesendet: Montag, 30. Dezember 2013 01:26
An: Elecraft Reflector Reflector
Betreff: [Elecraft] KX3 Headphone Clicks
Hi All - just this past weekend completed building KX3 # 5539. Seems to work
fine except for one thing. When I've got headphones
They are on all of MY various HF antennas: doublet, Inverted L's, and a ground
mounted vertical.
On Monday, Dec 30, 2013, at Monday, 11:54 AM, Jim Miller wrote:
Do you have coomon mode chokes on you feed lines?
Jim ab3cv
On Dec 30, 2013, at 1:29 PM, Bill W2BLC w2...@nycap.rr.com
Message - From: Hjalmar Duklæt dukl...@broadpark.no
To: Jim Bennett w6...@mac.com; Elecraft Reflector Reflector
elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Headphone Clicks
You are right. It doesn't help me. For me it all comes down to how
Hi All - just this past weekend completed building KX3 # 5539. Seems to work
fine except for one thing. When I've got headphones plugged in and running full
break-in I'm hearing a fairly strong clicking noise. I set the rig into
semi-QSK with a 1-second DLY and see that the click is happening
Wow - Santa (KF6ZNT) sure was nice to me today! I unwrapped a big brown box and
found a KX3 kit waiting for me - wah!
Now I can spend some time building it, learning how to use it and at the same
time, learn more about using WSJT-X / JT9 on the K3. Who said it's boring being
Yep, she got here from the Philippines in September of 1999 and by May of 2000
had passed her General class test with the 13 wpm code test, too! She even
tolerates my going on the air at 03:30 local time to work DX (after feeding our
8 month old, that is) and good thing for me - I worked JT5DX
Hi All -
I know this is a stretch but I'm wondering if there are any folks on this
reflector who are using a Mac computer with their K3, a SignaLink USB, and have
had success with the installation and operation of WSJT-X for Mac OS? I'd like
to run JT9 and if possible, avoid having to run the
Hi Mark - I used an AL-811 along with my K3 for almost a year. It works fine,
and the only two cables you need are the coax and the PTT line. ALC connection
is not recommended. Also, you will need an RF power meter between the AL-811
and your antenna (if it is resonant), or between the AL-811
Hi Joel -
I did what you are considering - downsizing, sort of. I had the K3/100 and P3
combo along with an IC-207H dual band radio. I rarely ever got on 440, so I
decided to add the K3 internal 144 MHz module. As a bonus, selling the
dual-bander paid for a good part of the K144XV's price!
No adapter is required - plugs fit as they are! :-)
On Wednesday, Dec 4, 2013, at Wednesday, 1:10 PM, Lee Buller wrote:
Does anyone sell a cable or have the information for connecting a CM500 to a
K3? I think an adapter of some sort is in order here. I was thinking using
a
My 2.5 centavos worth -
I've been running my station (couple years with an IC-756 Pro III, and three+
years a K3/100) on three Sun-Xtender PV-1040T AGM batteries connected in
parallel. They are 104 AH each, so I've got about 300+ AH to run my equipment.
These three batteries are connected to a
George - you need to have TECH Mode turned on in the CONFIG menu list first.
Jim / W6JHB
On Sunday, Nov 17, 2013, at Sunday, 9:57 AM, George Rebong wrote:
I am going to Calibrate my K3.
I don't have the CONFIG:REFCAL in my Config menus.
--
George Rebong
KE6TE
Thanks for all the helpful suggestions - the issue has been resolved, and the
K-Line is now work as it should, per the manual. Had a bad board in the KAT500
and was unable to run the KAT500 Utility program. And that meant I was not able
to set it for optimizing for the KPA500. Put in the new
Folks, sorry if this has been discussed on the reflector before, but I've
looked through the archives and drew a blank. I know I saw it but try as I may,
can't find any related posts.
I just this week added a KPA500 and KAT500 to my K3 station. Documentation sez
that the KAT500 tunes best
switch to standby, instead its
key line is broken by the KAT500 so the amp doesn't amplify during ATU tuning.
The ATU won't tune if it sees more than exciter level power.
Dick, K6KR
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 12, 2013, at 11:40, Jim Bennett w6...@mac.com wrote:
Folks, sorry
Is it possible that your antenna is tuned already? If it weren't, and
the SWR were too high, you would not get 500 watts out of the amp. You
would get a FAULT message and the whole thing would shut down.
Buck
k4ia
On 11/12/2013 2:40 PM, Jim Bennett wrote:
Folks, sorry if this has been
Mike,
I've had the MFJ-4245MV supply for several years and think it is an OK PS. I
detect no crud on any of the bands when powering my K3 with it. However, I
normally use a solar / battery system and the '4245 doesn't get a lot of use
any more. One thing that is annoying about it is that the
Isn't that the Y adapter that comes with the KPAK3AUX?
On Friday, Nov 8, 2013, at Friday, 12:52 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Jack,
A Y adapter for DB15HD can be used at the K3 end. Make sure it has all 15
pins wired straight through - A VGA Y will NOT do because it does not use
all the
The UPS guy is set to deliver my KAT500 and KPA500 later this afternoon. In the
mean time, I've been getting stuff ready for the blessed event. Some of that
stuff means preparing coax jumpers to run from the K3 to the KPA500 and from
the KPA500 to the KAT500. From the KAT500 I may go to my 4:1
cables. Make certain you have the correct
cables.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 10/23/2013 4:15 PM, Jim Bennett wrote:
Just want to be sure nothing has changed from what I found in the archives -
I am looking at purchasing a KPA500 and KAT500 in the next few weeks and
want to be sure that, if I
My posts are not going through - wondering what's up.?
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Just want to be sure nothing has changed from what I found in the archives - I
am looking at purchasing a KPA500 and KAT500 in the next few weeks and want to
be sure that, if I opt to use my own SVGA cables (actually from
CableWholesale.com) that I need to remove pins 1, 6, 7, and 8. Yes?
p.s.
Just want to be sure nothing has changed from what I found in the archives - I
am looking at purchasing a KPA500 and KAT500 in the next few weeks and want to
be sure that, if I opt to use my own SVGA cables (actually from
CableWholesale.com) that I need to remove pins 1, 6, 7, and 8. Yes?
Jim
I think I found it - try looking in your K3 Utility, under the Crystal Filter
Configuration - there you will find the enable / disable for USB and LSB for
each of the filters you have installed.
Hope that cures your problem!
Jim / W6JHB
On Wednesday, Oct 23, 2013, at Wednesday, 7:39 AM,
Guys - thanks for all the helpful info. I had completely forgotten that the K3
can, when used in conjunction with the KPA500, use two RF output settings per
band: one with the amp on and another with it off. Dave was right on - set it
to 100 watts (or whatever) with the amp off, and with the
I had a KPA500 a year ago and in a moment of stupidity, sold it. Now
considering a replacement. Got a question about it's operation that I can't for
the life of me recall from my previous ownership.
Let's say that I want to use the amp on all the HF bands except for 30 meters.
Does the KPA500
We are also a Mac family here (iMac's, MacBooks, etc.) - those idiots called
me a few weeks ago. I can't put in writing what I told that guy, but I'd be
willing to bet there were some words he's never heard before. I don't think
they'll be call me back any time soon!
On Wednesday, Sep 4,
Currently my station includes a K3/100, P3, Ameritron AL-811 amplifier, and the
LDG AT-600 ProII auto tuner with the M-600 analog display. I have the 10-watt 2
meter module installed in the K3. Further, I am in the process of building the
80-watt linear amplifier for 2 meters that was presented
OK - looks like maybe I jumped the gun, so to speak. I just went back into the
archives and found several discussions on the W2; it appears that no one is
ready to head off to the Elecraft HQ with pitchforks and burning torches. In
fact, I didn't see any negative comments at all - only good
Well, as I mentioned, I'm building the 80 watt amp from that QST article, and
need a way to do the initial tuning procedure. Got to have some sort of watt
meter, and the combination of SWR and Power (as most units provide) is
desirable. I agree that the difference between a 1.2:1 and 1.4:1 SWR
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