[Elecraft] P3 Issue

About 8 hours into CQWW CW, one of my P3's bandscope function stopped working. I checked the cables. I powered the unit off. When it came on, it worked for a few seconds. The outboard monitor worked for a few seconds. Then it stopped working. I did this a few times with the exact same results. I

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

The Heil PRAS works extremely well for me. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT On Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 3:54 PM Robert Strickland via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > I have ReSound hearing aids with a BlueTooth receive capability. They > link up with my iPhone automatically. Can I buy a generic

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K4 now in Rob Sherwood's RX performance table

Hi Dave, I am remoting my VY2TT station. Unfortunately it didn't happen before the Pandemic. For me, the most difficult challenge was remoting the panadapter. K4 = problem solved. Anyone anywhere with a *tablet* and internet can have a virtual K4 at their fingertips. As great a radio as it is,

Re: [Elecraft] Firesign Theater

Wow, lots of Bozos on the Elecraft buss. I'm still waiting for the K4 electrician to build mine. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT On Thu, Apr 22, 2021 at 11:41 AM Dave Cole wrote: > Do you live in an award winning communications trailer? Can you jump > the hole to the center of the Earth? Is your first

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

I use the Heil PARS with Bose QC35 headphones which are far and away the most comfortable cans I have ever used. Until I got them, I gave up on cans and just used earbuds. My hearing loss is mostly limited to my left ear, so I break out the left audio stream to the PARS and adjust volume so it is

Re: [Elecraft] DB15HD cable sopurce

-BOX > https://bit.ly/S-BOX > > > On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 4:32 PM Ken Widelitz wrote: > >> Hi Jim, >> >> I just had the same experience with a TopTen decoder and a K3. Be careful >> of the cables with the molded ends that don't screw-in and can't be >

Re: [Elecraft] DB15HD cable sopurce

Hi Jim, I just had the same experience with a TopTen decoder and a K3. Be careful of the cables with the molded ends that don't screw-in and can't be connected to the K3 ACC port without the K3 screw nuts removed from the chassis. That makes the connection unstable. I recently ordered"

[Elecraft] P3 Issue Resolved

Firmly wiggling the cables (for the 3rd time) resolved the problem. Something is probably loose inside. Thanks to those who responded for the suggestions. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] P3 Issue

P3 stopped working. When turned on, the entire screen flashes from red to green to blue to blank to grey to checkerboard to grey and then cycles through those screens again, etc. I have done a reinitialization by holding down the Label key while turning on the power. Nothing changes. 73, Ken,

[Elecraft] OT - CW Sweepstakes This Weekend

Please exercise your Elecraft radios of any denomination this weekend in CW Sweepstakes, even if you are not a "contester," Sweepstakes starts 2100Z Saturday and ends 0300Z Sunday night (technically Monday AM.) This is a great way to improve your CW skills. If you are on the slower side, try

Re: [Elecraft] Status of Add-ons for K3?

I always thought the line was "Is it live or is it Memorex?" On Sun, Sep 20, 2020 at 11:33 AM Fred Jensen wrote: > and some of us remember the arrival of the first TV station in town > > 73, > > Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW > Sparks NV DM09dn > Washoe County > > On 9/20/2020 10:11 AM, David Gilbert

[Elecraft] Using P3 Remotely

Is anyone using a P3 remotely? If so, how? What is the bandwidth required? 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

ay 07, 2020 10:51 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headphones > > On 5/7/2020 10:38 AM, Ken Widelitz wrote: > > I > > built a breakout box so it only is used on my mostly deaf left ear. > > The PRAS works so well that I actually forget I

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

I recently received the Bose Quiet Comfort II headphones as a gift. I used them on my next flights to PEI for airplane noise reduction and it works well for that. They were so comfortable that I used them in the contest when I arrived in PEI. I now prefer the Bose headphones over earbuds which I

[Elecraft] Taking License Test Stories (Way off Topic) and almost time to QRT it.

I've enjoyed reading these. I have a few stories, having taken the novice test in the civil defense room at the local elementary school and the general test at the NYC FCC office in 1966 as a 16 year old. Dave Poppins, Mr. FCC NYC in my mind, was a legend as an omnipotent presence in all things

[Elecraft] Power Issue

When I press the Power button to turn off one of my K3s, the LCD screen stays lit but shows no information. The P3, powered by the 12v outlet at the back of the K3 does go off. Of course, if I turn the power supply off, the LCD screen goes dark. However, when I turn the power supply back on, the

[Elecraft] Distorted Audio Recording

With a K3 with upgraded IO, I am getting distorted recording audio using the USB CODEC. This used to work. I don't know what changes were made to screw it up. In my SO2R setup, the other radio records perfectly. I can't find any menu entry differences. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT

Re: [Elecraft] Can't Transmit SSB using Line In on K3

:13 PM Ken Widelitz wrote: > Hi Rob, > > As I wrote, I cannot transmit SSB using the Line In. Mic is set to Line > 21. Yes, I am trying to use LINE IN over the built-in USB soundcard, > Nothing is connected to the Line In on the back of the radio. > > 73, Ken, K6LA > >

[Elecraft] Can't Transmit SSB using Line In on K3

I have KIO3Bs for both of my K3s (plural K3, not K3S.) In getting setup for the CQP with Writelog, I find I cannot transmit SSB using the Line In from the KIO3B on both radios. If I plug a mic into the rear mic jack and change the menu MIC SEL setting to rP.H I am able to transmit SSB. I know the

[Elecraft] K4

Wayne and Eric are like Mueller and his investigators - No leaks. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Tinnitus and the K3 RX EQ and Related Variables

Hi Ted, I lost about 60% of the hearing in my left ear about 6 years ago as a result of a virus that I didn't know I had until I thought I had water in my ear for over a week went to the doctor. The loss sharply increases after 550 - 600 hz, so it doesn't affect CW as much as phone. I also

[Elecraft] Mic Issues with Writelog and K3

My audio input to my K3's has become intermittent with Writelog. I can get it working, leave the radios/computer for a while and it stops working. I can get newly recorded messages to transmit, (F key messages sometimes stop working also intermittently but I've been more successful in getting the

[Elecraft] P3 Phantom Signals

I've noticed a large number of "phantom" signals on the P3. They look like signals but when I turn the RX dial, they move along with the cursor. When I turned the P3 off and then on, they went away of 40m but that same thing didn't happen on 15m. Any ideas? 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT

[Elecraft] LCD "+" Icon on in CW Mode

The "+" icon is on in the Mode portion of the LCD window in CW mode on one of my K3s. It is off in SSB mode. What does that mean and how do I turn it off? Page 36 of the manual indicates it is only on when ESSB is selected. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT

[Elecraft] AF Balance

Is there a way to balance AF volume on just the main RX. My left ear is shot. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 notes

What is the current anticipated wait time to get a KPA1500 for those who have not yet ordered one? 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] If you're going to Visalia ...

And the only question that remains . drum roll MSRP? 73,Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Feedline Question

Ken Widelitz On Apr 18, 2017 1:53 PM, "Guy Olinger K2AV" <k2av@gmail.com> wrote: > Guy, K2AV wrote: > > > The constant wire diameter reduces the manufacturing setup and run costs > > passed on to a cheep penny pinching ham population. > > > Pleas

[Elecraft] 4O3A Coaxial Transfer Switch

http://www.4o3a.com/index.php/products/antenna-switchers/reversable-switch-3 000/ 289EU Controller Module 99EU The 4O3A products are very well made. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Computer Keyboard and P3/SVGA

Hi Ted, I use a Genovation CP48 ControlPad for P3/K3 macros along with a "Plugable" USB switch so the Genovation can be switched between my SO2R K3s. No problem with quickly moving between the two. It does take up some desktop real estate. A Genovation CP24 would take less. 73, Ken, K6LA /

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Strangeness

Hi Mike, After cycling the power 10 times or so, just as I was going to try the P3 utility to reload the firmware per your suggestion, the P3 started working again. If the problem comes back, I'll try reloading the firmware. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT

[Elecraft] P3 Strangeness

My P3, which is turned on when the K3 is turned on isn't working properly. When turned on, it goes to a red screen, then cycles to a blue sceen, a black screen and a checkerboard screen. The SVGA screen works properly. Some of the P3 buttons work, some don't. Any suggestions? 73, Ken, K6LA

[Elecraft] KIO3 Available

I still have one KIO3 available for $50 shipped. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] DB9 -> RJ45 Cables Need a New Home

Having switched to the CBLP3Y with my P3/K3s, I have four DB9 -> RJ45 cables that I don't need (Elecraft part number E980297.) They are available to a new home that can use them for the cost of shipping, which according to the USPS website is $3.54 First Class Mail for all four. 73, Ken, K6LA

[Elecraft] KIO3

I have an additional two KIO3 units available after upgrading my remaining K3s. I sold the first two I had for $50 shipped. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] 160 meters RX antenna for K3 advice

Hi Joe, The best RX antenna I have used is the SALA from Array Solutions. I've used beverages, flags, pennants and the DX Engineering Active RX 4 square. I have the 20' SALA version, but I'll bet the 12' is nearly as good and takes up less space. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA USB Serendipitous Solution

Hi Paul, My experience with the P3 SVGA is that the Genovation USB keypad will not work unless data mode is on. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] P3 - SVGA USB Serendipitous Solution

It seems that if you toggle a USB device on the P3, it loses its knowledge of the USB device and doesn't recognize the device when it is toggled back UNLESS the SVGA is in data display mode. IMHO this is a firmware bug. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT

[Elecraft] P3 Save SVGA state via USB

I have entered a number of macros and got them working with the Genovation keyboard per Dave, NK7Z's tutorial. I want to move them to my 2nd P3. I've used two USB thumb drives. I select the SVGA Usav, press the select know, the screen shows saving to USB drive, but no file appears on the drive. I

[Elecraft] P3 - SVGA Save/Restore State via USB Working

I have no idea why it didn't work before, but the SVGASET.SAV file was saved to the USB Thumb Drive about the 10th time I tried. It restored to my other P3 perfectly and now the USB switch is working also. Maybe I didn't have the cables plugged in all the way, although the P3 recognized the USB

[Elecraft] KIO3B and W5XD Multi-Keyer

I have been unable to get my W5XD Multi-Keyer to work with the KIO3B and CBLP3Y even after following Eric's instructions. Has anyone on the list gotten this combination working? If so, what did you do? 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __

[Elecraft] P3 Fixed/Tracking Toggle Broken

I switched my K3 to split to see the VP8STI pile-up. Now I am stuck in tracking mode. I go into menu/FixTrack and when I click to toggle, nothing happens, even after exiting split mode. I've turned the K3/P3 off to no avail. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT

Re: [Elecraft] P3 TX Mon Power Measurement Anomaly

Hi Mark, Thank you for a cogent explanation. Clearly, I never thought about the math nor realized how much those little losses add up. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] P3 TX Mon Power Measurement Anomaly

I am having an anomaly with the TX Mon power measurements on my P3s. The power varies significantly depending upon where I put the TX sensor in the RF chain (K3 -> BPF -> Alpha 87A -> Coax Stubs -> Tuner -> Antenna Coax.) I have a 3" coax jumper on the appropriate end of the P3's TX sensor. I get

Re: [Elecraft] K312MDKT Upgrade Kit Available

The K312MDKTs have been spoken for. I still have one KIO3A. The other went for $50 shipped. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] P3 Waterfall Off with SVGA Waterfall On???

The bottom of page 30 of the P3 manual shows a photo with the waterfall completely off on the P3 with the TX Mon option. The text immediately above that photo states "Note that in this illustration the waterfall display is turned off so the spectrum display and the waveform display fill the main

[Elecraft] K312MDKT Upgrade Kit Available

I have two K312MDKT upgrade kits that came with the PVGA upgrade. When my K3s were at Elecraft, I had the upgrade done by the factory so I don't need these. They are available for the cost of a stamp. I do not have the installation instructions but they are available online. 73, Ken, K6LA /

[Elecraft] Using K3 KIO3B USB with Writelog

What Port Settings would I use in Writelog to grab the frequency from the Elecraft K3 using the new KIO3B USB connection? Also, how would I set up the KIO3B USB computer audio out to the K3 mic in with a SO2R configuration? Currently, the stereo audio out from the computer goes to a mic

[Elecraft] KIO3A Available

I just got two K3s back from Elecraft after getting a number of upgrades, including the KIO3B. Therefore, I have two KIO3A units that are surplus to my needs. I have no idea what they are worth, so if you need one, make me an offer. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT

[Elecraft] K3IOB

I just received an invoice for two of my K3s that were in the Elecraft shop for upgrades and repairs. I had asked that they hold the radios for the KIO3B upgrade. It was done today. They are $389.95 each. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT

[Elecraft] P3 Problem

My P3 can't seem to remember its firmware. When I turn it on, it looks right, but as soon as I press Ref Level, it goes into the P3 Boot Loader screen. I've reloaded the firmware (latest) 3 times and the same thing keeps happening. I have disconnected and reconnected the power cable to no avail.

[Elecraft] P3 Issue

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 Issue

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Re: [Elecraft] Update to KSYN3A

My interest in this update is a reduction in interference in an SO2R environment with two K3s. What is the conventional wisdom regarding the potential improvement in this particular area? 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [CQ-Contest] **FLASH NEWS** NPR program on Contesting and Radiosport 6am Saturday

Radio is a contact sport. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by:

[Elecraft] K3 Diversity with 2 RX antennas

How would I set up the K3 in diversity mode with two different RX only antennas? One to the RX antenna and one to the AUX RF? Would going into diversity mode with that setup get me one RX antenna in one ear and the other RX antenna in the other? 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AF Gain

I had this happen when the AF knob cracked. Elecraft supplied a replacement which cured the problem. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Diversity antenna experiences?

I recently installed the new Shared Apex Loop Array from Array Solutions. While I installed the 20' model, the 12' model has a much smaller footprint. The 20' model works amazingly well and the specs show the 12' model doesn't give up much. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT

[Elecraft] RX In/Out for External Filter

The manual indicates you can patch in a narrowband filter between the RX In/Out. When I did this with other radios, I had to remove the jumper between the RX In/Out and insert the narrowband filter. There is no jumper on the K3, so how does it know there is a filter there? The application is

[Elecraft] Link to latest MCU

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[Elecraft] MCU 4.51

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Re: [Elecraft] ref in a pile up.

Gee Tony, how do you take a number and queue up in a pile-up? 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] MCU Load Failure

I made a mistake and tried to upload the newest MCU prior to uploading the uploader update. I now have an MCU LD and can't get the updated updater to recognize the K3. Help. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] MCU Load Failure - Fixed

Thanks to all. Now working. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Function Key Usage?

In a strange twist for this list, apparently no use, let alone clever use, has been found for the P3's function keys. So to the programming powers that be, how about the P3 function keys being able to toggle a few preset SPAN and REF LEVEL settings? Or combinations of those by band? 73,

[Elecraft] P3 Function Key Usage?

I'd like to hear how P3 owners are programming the Function keys. What are you programming and why? 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] LP-PAN Sound Card For Sale

I have a factory built LP-PAN Sound Blaster X-FI sound card for sale. $195 shipped 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Firmware Sub RX Audio Feature Request

I would like a CONFIG command to reverse the Main and Sub RX audio so the main RX audio can be on the right. In SO2R, if I am listening on both radios, I usually want the main RX audio from the left radio in the left ear and the main RX audio from the right radio in the right ear. Currently,

[Elecraft] Sub RX - Diversity vs. Linked

Is the difference between the Sub RX being Linked and being in Diversity merely that you can still change the Sub RX frequency using the VFO B knob? If you can tune the Sub RX independently using the VFO B knob while linked, what is the purpose of being linked as opposed to just being in Diversity

[Elecraft] K3 Manual change suggestion

I've been studying the Main/Sub RX Antenna Routing section with an eye towards how the RX ANT OUT is used. Unless I'm missing something, it isn't clear in the manual. The answer, YOU NEED TO TURN ON THE RX ANT, is contained, in a different context, in the following reflector post from Wayne, which

Re: [Elecraft] 2nd receiver option K3

Why would you want to do one vs. the other? 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT If you're using the RX antenna for both receivers at the same time, you can just set the SUB's antenna to MAIN and turn on RX ANT. If you want to use the RX antenna on the SUB, but stick with ANT1/2 for the main receiver, set

[Elecraft] Computer SSB Problesm

I have two problems. 1. I have two K3s. Neither K3 will release to RX after Writelog sends a recorded voice message via the sound card, whether in VOX or PTT. Pressing ESC stops the audio from the computer, but the K3 won't go back to RX. 2. One K3 has garbled audio on recorded voice messages.

[Elecraft] Earning Customer Loyalty

I had a two week old K-3 fail after I brought it to PEI for CQWW. The VFO B knob stopped working so I couldn’t even change menu settings. I was able to use the radio in CQWW. I brought it home, got an RMA and sent it in to Gary. Within days he called me to tell me it wouldn’t fail on the bench,

[Elecraft] Attentuation

How much attenuation does the Attenuator put in line? Can it be adjusted? I can't find this in the manual. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

[Elecraft] KXV3 RX ANT IN/OUT Question

Does the RX ANT IN default to connecting to the RX ANT OUT? If RX ANT is not selected by the K3, does the RX ANT IN go directly to the K3's RX ANT OUT? Ken Widelitz ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

[Elecraft] Using KXV3 with Kenwood SM230

The Kenwood SM-230 has an input center frequency of 8.830 Mhz. The KXV3's IF OUT is 8.215 Mhz. Not surprisingly, I see signals on the SM-230, but can't find them on the K3. How do I resolve this discrepancy? 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT ___ Elecraft