Perhaps it's time for us sighted ops wanting firmware features and
additions etc. to take a step back and give Elecraft some time to
introduce some form of feedback for our fellow ops with vision
problems. I have no idea what would work best, but perhaps something
sent in Morse? That does
Good morning all,
Maybe it's just me, but I can't seem te figure out how to set the loop delay
time for the digital voice recorder.
Can someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks,
Maarten van Rossum
PD2R
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2) Some claim off-line posts reduces the number of messages, but my
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asked, there are several wondering the same thing. One answer on the
reflector answers them all and often even brings up
Hi Maarten
It's in the MAIN MENU, under MSG RPT.
Have fun !
John G4ZTR
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Subject: [Elecraft] How to set loop
to set the loop
delay time for the digital voice recorder.
Can someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks,
Maarten van Rossum
PD2R
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Hello David,
Thanks for your note regarding us blind guys. CW feedback would be
excellent and perhaps the simplest solution. I don't want to have a
separate firmware program for blind guys because once developed, it may lag
the wonderful updates provided in the mainstream firmware. In my
I must agree with David Fleming about Cocoamodem - it is the only program I
currently use for digital modes - a very easy to use, well-thought out program.
Also, if the mac version of the Utility program included the terminal function,
I would surely have occasion to use it. Thanks!
David that's great news and I for one would be very thankful for the
inclusion of Terminal to your already excellent program.
Mac users are simply use to not having many applications available and
never think to ask but I'm sure there are many of us out there who
look forward to this. On
Bob Garrett wrote:
Hello David,
Thanks for your note regarding us blind guys. CW feedback would be
excellent and perhaps the simplest solution. I don't want to have a
separate firmware program for blind guys because once developed, it may
lag
the wonderful updates provided in the
On my K3 I often change the AGC -- S setting. I like 5 for general
listening, but 20 when I'm net control so I don't miss the weak
check-ins. Each time I go through the menu to first set TECH MD on and
then after making the change, setting TECH MD to off.
Somewhere in the manual it said to
I leave it on just about all the time. I turn it off when I bring
the radio into a multi-multi environment so that there are less
choices on the menu for someone to fiddle with by mistake.
At 2/12/2009 07:43 AM, John Huffman wrote:
On my K3 I often change the AGC -- S setting. I like 5 for
Yes, the resistor is valid.
Have fun building!
73,
Eric WA6HHQ
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From: Walter V. Gilles wvgil...@yahoo.com
Date: Thursday, Feb 12, 2009 12:12 am
Subject: K3/100 KSYN3 Installation
To: Reply-wvgil...@yahoo.comto: e...@elecraft.com
Eric,
You ever sleep?
James,
Congratulations on ordering your K3!
It looks like your list of options are complete and you have been doing a lot
of research. You will love your K3 when it is assembled.
Suggestions:
Be sure you have proper ESD protection when you assemble your K3 and follow the
manual carefully.
John,
You can leave TECH MD on all the time with no harm to the K3 operation.
The only downside items are that one must scroll through more menu
items, and there are more chances that the menus may be altered by a
guest operator not familiar with the K3.
73,
Don W3FPR
John Huffman wrote:
On
Hi!
I have a K1, with antenna tuner, noise blanker and internal battery.
There are two unused holes, one on each side panel, with no screws in them.
Im looking in the manuals and I do not see where these holes are
mentionned...
Did I miss something?
--
Yves Dussault VE2ATD
Laval, QC, Canada
Hi John:
It's kind of like setting your PC to show invisible files. There's always
the chance that you might mess something up that's why it's not recommended.
If you're careful when you go into CONFIG you won't mess up any of the more
technical settings. If you are the careless type you might
If you download the instructions for the KTS1 Wide Range Tilt Stand, the
use of those holes will become obvious.
73,
Don W3FPR
Yves Dussault wrote:
Hi!
I have a K1, with antenna tuner, noise blanker and internal battery.
There are two unused holes, one on each side panel, with no screws in
Add me to the list of Mac users who would like the Terminal program for my
K3. (I don't understand why it was left out in the first place.)
Robert
KI4ZHF
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elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
As a long suffering Macintosh user I was
On Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:23:59 -0800, you wrote:
Have you set the filter offsets to the same value?
Andreas, N6NU
Andreas,
Thank you. I had not thought of that. I tried it and was able the
improve the synch.
Thanks for the help OM
73
Tom, N5GE
K3 806
XV144
XV432
http://www.n5ge.com
There are software commands that can be used to select any of the K3's four
data submodes.
The DT0; command selects DATA A, DT1; selects AFSK A, DT2; selects FSK D and
DT3; selects PSK D.
If you are using the K3 Utility, you can use the Command Tester to send one
of these commands to ensure that
I have the ten watt k3 without the kxv3.
I assume the rca next to the power pole is the receive antenna.
What is the order of the 3.5 mm jacks below the serial and accessory ports?
Thanks for the help.
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I'm a long time builder/operator of an early K2 (s/n 377) and have
considered going for the K3/10.
I would use my SB220 occasionally for more power since I can get approx.
200 watts with 12 watts in.
The question I have is there a PA key line available from the basic K3?
Or, is that
Barry,
The key out line on the K3 on not on a sub assembly, it is on the main RF board.
Im not sure of the relay on the SB220 but I suspect you may need to use one of
those AmpKeyer interfaces that the HeathGuy or Ameritron sells just to be
safe...or
brew your own. It depends on the voltage
For sale Elecraft K3 serial number 1520 factory built. It has the 2.8
firmware installed. Comes with all options but sub receiver, DVR, and
400hz filter and hand mic. Perfect condition. Box and owners manual.
$2750.00 shipped conus. Contact off list at n5...@newwavecomm.net or
870-239-1479
NO NO NO Do not plug an external rx antenna in to that jack It is a
12V DC output!!!
There is no aux rx jack if you don't have a KXV3.
The rear panel layout is on page 4 of the owners manula.
Terry
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I am performing this procedure with the ATU in Bypass, on K3 S/N 906 using
the very latest versions of all firmware and the K3 utility.
While performing the 5 Watt calibration at 1.9 MHz I get a good 1.01 VSWR
into my dummy load and an indicated 5 Watts but Error TXG.
Also on the 5 Watt
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Hi Gary,
That rca next to the power pole connector is a 12 volt output for
powering accessories. Don't think you want to plug an antenna into
that!
The small jacks below the serial and accessory connectors, from left
to right as you're facing the rear panel are: speaker, phones, mic,
I've seen numerous posts about the PTT output line on the K3 and using older
amps. Yaesu's, Kenwood's, Icom's all share the same issue.
Unless you are running QSK and need instant keying, I would suggest adding a
small 12v relay inside the K3 that the solid state device keys and presents
Rich,
That is an excellent solution - I don't normally use the K3 Utility
Command Tester or Terminal window for things like that, so I just did
not think of it. I am more of a 'knobs and buttons' guy except when I
am running digital modes.
Along that same line, it may be that visually
Hello Jim:
I don’t know of any. In developing any “skin” or other protective enclosure, be
aware that the bottom plate of the K2 must be open to free air movement to
radiate heat from the 10 watt power output transistors and the top of the
K2/100 must have unimpeded air flow, not just away
Terry,
For those who prefer not to touch the K3 with a soldering iron, an
external 12 volt relay is a good solution. Obtain the power from the
K3 12VDC OUT jack and use KEYOUT to key the relay. It accomplishes
the same thing and retains the ability to use QSK in the future without
You don't have to bet on this one, the sources are available. It is
indeed written in Cocoa using Objective-C.
Chen's code is excellent - he is an outstanding engineer, AND a K3 user!
You may also want to check out his CocoaNec project. It provides
antenna analysis at the same level as the
Unless you are running QSK and need instant keying, I would suggest adding a
small 12v relay inside the K3 that the solid state device keys and presents
the user with a set of dry, isolated contacts that can handle positive,
negative and up to 250v DC or AC.
And bring 250VAC into the case
Waynes firmware seems to work very well in eliminating birdies. As he has
noted it envolves shifting the 1st LO and BFO slightly [less than 100Hz]
which in turn moves the birdie some 1 to 2 KHz.
As usual Elecraft [Wayne] resolved this likely solution --PDQ-- once the
problem was
H I thought the transistor on the K3 doing the switching is pretty
tough. I guess we are talking about older amps and not the ones that use 12
volts to switch.
I have done the following to Radio Shack sells a 5v reed relay that is
pretty darn fast and has good specs. I just
Gary,
I assume the diagrams in the manual didn't make it through the text
conversion process.
The RCA jack beside the power pole connector is a 12 VDC power output for
supplying power to accessories.
If you have the KRX3 second receiver, there may be a BNC connector above the
power pole
There are solid-state relays in a DIP-6 or a SOP-4 package that can fit most
places and are fast. Check out the NEC PS7113 or PS7141, and similar
devices.
73, doug
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Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:00:27 -0500
From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com
With email traffic referring to shipping cases it reminded me I have a very
nice
case suitable for aircraft cargo shipping that I have not been using. A K3
will
fit but its kind of a tight fit and you would need to re-do the foam inside the
case.
A K2 and some accessories would fit just
Hello!
I don't plan on installing the second receiver in my K3 as my operating habits
don't require it, but I was wondering if there are any future plans to include
a receive only antenna option for K3's without the KRX3?? That I could use very
nicely with a broadband amplified short antenna.
I'm currently working on three different initiatives to aid access to K3
capabilities for all of us:
1) K3 Voice, an update to K2 Voice. This is a Windows program that provides
on-demand aural feedback (with Eric Swartz's voice) of K3 control settings
and, optionally, automatic aural feedback
... I was wondering if there are any future
plans to include a receive only antenna option for K3's without the
KRX3?
The KXV3 option provides this feature and a few more :-)
73,
Lyle KK7P
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Okay. You plan to use it on the HF bands and not the FM broadcast band. I
guess I jumped to an unwarranted conclusion about that. I'm sure you will
enjoy your new radio very much. I hope to hear you on the air in their
future.
Bruce-W8FU
From: James Sarte [mailto:kc2...@gmail.com]
The K3's T-R line output (KEY OUT) can switch up to 200VDC @ 5A... so it will
easily switch the +120VDC @ 15-30mA from the SB-220.
However, it will NOT SWITCH a NEGATIVE T-R line voltage UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES!
Users with amps which offer a negative T-R line control voltage will have to
provide
Hi Ted,
Out of curiosity, what broadband antenna are you planning on using? I am
thinking about purchasing the AOR LA390. It's a bit on the expensive side,
but from its design, should work well. Here's a link:
http://www.aorja.com/pdf/LA390.pdf
Do a search for AOR LA390, and you'll find the
On Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:32:44 -0800 (PST), KC2UEE wrote:
It's a bit on the expensive side, but from its design, should work well.
A bit? $380 plus tax and shipping is a lot to pay for a box that replaces
something you can build for a few dollars! Unless you're hoping the loop
will reject RX
Since the size of the thread of the microphone connector is the same as that
of an SO-239 socket, I have used the black plastic dust cap which came with
a mobile mount cable assembly. It just screws into place and is just the
right colour!
Thanks for giving me the idea Windy!
73 Stephen G4SJP
SO-239 caps work fine, if you want a metal cap that actually screws
on, and can even be had with a chain to attach to the radio.
73, doug
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:33:12 +
From: Stephen Prior s...@sjprior.fsnet.co.uk
Since the size of the thread of the microphone connector is the
Such small loops have worked very well. However, they are becoming more and
more difficult to use indoors than ever before. Some of the most difficult
QRN/QRM sources are right in our homes and their number increases every
year. (I'm typing this message on one of the most prolific QRN sources
Me too. Sometime in the past year there was indication on this list
that there are a large number of Mac users with K3's. I was surprised
how many, but don't remember where that was mentioned.
Windy KM5Q
Add me to the list of Mac users who would like the Terminal program
for my
K3.
Hi Steve,
Minicircuits makes a 30 MHz in-line (BNC) low-pass filter that should
do just as well, for those who don't want to roll their own: their
model #BLP-30+. See:
http://www.minicircuits.com/cgi-bin/modelsearch?
search_type=infomodel=BLP-30%2B
I would recommend this filter if
black vinyl cover caps made for SO-239 connectors:snap tightly over
the mic socket.
these work great...
i use the red version to put on mic connectors of several rigs that
are receive only ...
( and sharing a receive multicoupler ) to remind me DON'T PLUG
A MIC HERE...after
I think that is just fantastic news and yet again shows the lengths to
which Elecraft (and co) go to support it's user community.
Thank you Dick. I'm fortunate enough not to need these facilities at
this present time.
BUT I'm always heedful of 'there, but for the grace of God, go I'
73 de
Dateline: DFW Airport (Dallas)
Between flights wolfing down a quick meal..
If you were wondering why I was up so early this morning ppsting to the list,
you now know why. Traveling across the US means getting up early in Aptos to
get to the airport. ;-)
We're on our way to the Orlando
I've been beta testing using the new SIG RMV feature that Wayne
developed for shifting birdies out of the passband, and I must say I'm
extremely impressed. It is very effective, and after addressing a
handful of birdies I found it very easy to use as well. I have been
able to totally
I apologize if this has been covered but I couldn't find anything in the
archives.
I currently have the standard Pro Set Plus with the HC-4/HC-5 elements
and the AD-1Y Yaesu adapter for my FT-990.
Two questions:
Can the HC-4/HC-5 be used with the K3?
Is the Kenwood adapter the correct
That filter has pretty much the same attenuation at 50 MHz as my homebrew one,
so yes, it should work fine. Mine has better match at 28 MHz, at the expense
of not as good match at lower frequencies. I ended up with the following,
after some tweaking
My filter is a two section low-pass
makes me more and more wanna have ;-)
I'm really looking forward to the release of this firmware!
73 de Roland, DC1RS
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4) It looks right. (Don't laugh. A lot of expensive stuff is purchased
because it looks right regardless of performance - or lack thereof:
everything from homes, cars, boats and aircraft to Ham rigs.)
Spouse.
cough...
Gary
KA1J
At a Bluegras Festival in Massachusetts...
Dave,
Great idea with the screen shots. I have had the same success with the
Signal removal tool. I have had only one that left a slight artifact on
26.267 mHz that really isn't an issue for my operation as it doesn't
interfere with my mode of operation and the width is only 50 Hz once I got
Yes, you can even plug it into the back of the rig and not even need an
adapter.
73 Doug N3QW
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From: Terry te...@kk6t.com
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:56:02 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [Elecraft] Proset Plus
I currently have the standard Pro Set Plus with the HC-4/HC-5
elements...
Two questions:
Can the HC-4/HC-5 be used with the K3?
I can answer the first one: Yes.
73,
Lyle KK7P
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Yes, the Heil Proset Plus with HC-4/HC5 elements can be used with the K3.
Yes, the Kenwood adapter is the correct one if you prefer front-panel
connection of your microphone to the K3. The Heil adapter is an AD-1 K.
It's red, and has an 8-pin Foster plug.
Alternatively, you plug the 1/8
That was supposed to be 29.267 I must be 6/9 impaired J
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods
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Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:14 PM
To: 'David Gilbert'
Cc:
Wayne and Eric and the Elecraft Group,
What a class actsimply said, what a phenomenally class act...no
other way to say or top it.
73, Greg K2UM
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The newer headsets come standard with a 1/8 plug for the mic.
A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may
never get over. Ben Franklin
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick
I will be on in tonight's NECK Sprint practice 0230 to 0300 with a K3 and
Hail mic. 20/40/75 meters.
They work great.
A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may
never get over. Ben Franklin
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Hi K3ers: The below is the procedure I use to activate TX EQ. TX EQ does not
save when powered off. (I am not changing mode or band). Also RX EQ setting
becomes the same as TX EQ and vice versa. Both are changed to what ever EQ
number is selected. No matter if you do it from TX eq or RX eq.
Jerry,
The EQ frequency bin to change is not saved. Only the *changes* to
selected EQ bins is changed. Once you've tapped '5', for example,
you're in that bin, but you then have to move VFO A to adjust the gain
for that bin. This will be saved.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Feb 12, 2009, at 2:11 PM,
Hi!
The below is the procedure I use to activate TX EQ. TX EQ does not save
when powered off. (I am not changing mode or band). Also RX EQ setting
becomes the same as TX EQ and vice versa. Both are changed to what ever
EQ number is selected. No matter if you do it from TX eq or RX
eq.
OK, I know this is a strange (possibly even stupid) question, but I'm
going to ask it anyway.
I've owned my new K3 for just a couple of weeks now, having upgraded
(boy, have I upgraded) from an Icom 756Pro. I tend to mostly operate
CW, albeit primarily for DXing and contesting rather than
Conratulations David, you have discovered that the default Iambic keying mode
is mode A. Thanks to Wayne who prefers mode A. I also prefer mode A.
The Japanese rigs give you only mode B whether you want it or not.
Enjoy your K3.
Neal, WA6OCP
K3 #305
David Gilbert wrote:
OK, I know
I received part of my order to combine the kat100 and the kpa100 into the
ec2 box, I got the rs232 interface and the kat100, and built both, no
problems, no missing parts, as usual.
One thing I notice though, when I adjust the power of the k2 past 10 watts,
the kat100 tuner does not change to
Dear group,
I know that matched crystals are required for diversity receive, however
should the placement of the crystals in their slots also be the same between
both receivers?
For example, I will have 13, 6, 2.7, and 500 on the main starting with FL1
to FL4. The sub will only have the 13,
Brett -
The KPA-100 and KAT-100 must be powered up before the K2, or at least at
the same time, or the high power indicator on the KAT-100 will not
come on, and also (I think) the actual changeover to put the amplifier
on line will not occur. An artifact of the way the KIO2 works, I
Either will work just fine. Your choice. Just configure the radio to match
where the filters are physically plugged.
The 13 kHz FM filter MUST be in Main FL 1 if you wish to transmit FM.
Sounds like a nice radio!
73
Dick, K6KR
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Brett,
Yes, the KAT2 HiPwr indicator only comes on when the KPA100 switches in
(that happens at power levels of 11 watts or more) - without the KPA100
it will always be in low power.
There is no difference in tuning, it is only an indicator.
73,
Don W3FPR
Brett Gazdzinski wrote:
I received
James,
The filters can be put in either way. I just think it is easier to put
them in the same slots for the main and sub - it is easier to remember
that FL3 is the 2.7kHz filter that way since that fact applies to both
the main and the sub.
73,
Don W3FPR
KC2UEE wrote:
Dear group,
I
The mod revision sheet of the digital IO board shows the 69.8K soldered to pin
#1, and the 100K soldered to pin #20. The remaining leads of these two
resistors appear to be soldered to pin #9 along with one end of the 137K. The
other end of the 137K goes to who knows where.
The cut trace
Looks like it should be ok with no interface. Would like to hear from someone
who has all ready done it. Hope to fire it up this weekend.
Alex kr6g
K3 1485
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I have an Alpha 99. I connect through a Microham MK2R+ but the radio and
will work great together. No special cables.
Don't bother with the alc. The keying line will key the amp FB.
Mike W0MU
A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may
never get over. Ben
Roy,
Yes, they are relatively critical. Only one minor point - they do not
produce - 4 volts of ALC, instead, they allow an ALC voltage of up to
-4 volts (from the amplifier) to be translated to the positive ALC
voltage required by the internal circuits in the K3.
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