Re: [Elecraft] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.

On 10/6/2017 11:36 AM, Jim Brown wrote: I'm with Bob on this. While the K3 and K3S DOES have a Pin One Problem at the rear panel mic input (the cable shield goes to the chassis through a capacitor), floating the cable shield is not a good solution, and it should be tied to the connector sleeve.

Re: [Elecraft] CBLP3y Cable P3 to K3 connection

Mike, DE-9 is the proper designation for what most call the DB-9 connector. The proper "DB" designation is for the wide 25 pin size housing that was used for printers on the PC and on commercial modems. When the IBM PC first came out, they used 9 pin connectors for the serial ports and many

Re: [Elecraft] CBLP3y Cable P3 to K3 connection

GOOGLE D-Sub connector You'll find a bit of information that will surprise you! Check out the wikipedia link. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 6, 2017, at 12:30 PM, mjpilgrim wrote: > > I just acquired a P3, but was surprised to learn that I need a cable

[Elecraft] CBLP3y Cable P3 to K3 connection

I just acquired a P3, but was surprised to learn that I need a cable (CBLP3Y) to enable the K3 VFO frequency to be displayed on the P3. I located in my toy box a couple cables of same description as the CBLP3Y, that being they are terminated on one end by a RJ45 connector and a DB9 Male on the

Re: [Elecraft] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.

It doesn't matter if the input is balanced or unbalanced. The shield and mic return should *never* be connected together. The shield is connected to the case of the microphone *not* a signal (mic -) line and connecting shield to mic - simply adds common mode noise and hum to the low level mic

Re: [Elecraft] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.

I'm with Bob on this. While the K3 and K3S DOES have a Pin One Problem at the rear panel mic input (the cable shield goes to the chassis through a capacitor), floating the cable shield is not a good solution, and it should be tied to the connector sleeve. When a rig  DOES provide chassis at

Re: [Elecraft] CBLP3y Cable P3 to K3 connection

Mike, Now that Bill and Don have filled you in on the DB9 versus a DE9 issue, I'll try to address your question about the CBLP3Y. One of your cables alone will not do the job. The CBLP3Y has two DE9s, one female the other male, and a RJ45 connector. The male DE9 plugs into the connector on the P3

[Elecraft] K3 Speaker is mute

Hi all, First post after couple of years. Recently I’ve put my K3 back to my bench but I noticed that speaker is mute. It wasn’t before and after search for the issue, I found something regarding the protection of mono plugs connected at back of the radio, is that the case? I connected only a

[Elecraft] FS: KAT2 20W auto tuner for K2, and KBT2 Internal Battery kit (assembled) for K2

I do not have the K2 top cover for either kit. It remains on my K2. If anyone is interested in either of these items please contact me off board at: jim.w4...@gmail.com. 73s Jim, W4ATK K2, K3s, P3, KPA-500, KAT-500, XV144. XV432, W2

[Elecraft] Data mode shows 600hz BW on P3

When I switch to DATA mode, the receive bandwidth is only about 600 Hz even though when I check with Data MD it shows the USB mode. I have the 2.8 filter selected and it shows on the display and using the K3 Utility program. The audio also shows that there is only 600 Hz bandwidth. When I switch

Re: [Elecraft] Data mode shows 600hz BW on P3

Jim, Yes, the filter width in DATA A mode defaults to a narrow bandwidth - even though you have the 2.8kHz filter, it still defaults to a narrow bandwidth like 400 or 600 Hz (I can't recall which). That is an aid to those who choose to use the VFO dial to tune in a single data mode station.

Re: [Elecraft] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.

Why did you turn the mic bias off? Have you tried turning it on to see if it gives you the sound you need? Rich KK4DZE On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 12:27 Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > On 10/6/2017 11:36 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > > I'm with Bob on this. While the K3 and K3S DOES have a

[Elecraft] K2 K60XV K1 is not switched on

Hello, I recently decided to upgrade my K2 to 60m and ordered the K60XV. After building and installing the module and all the mods, I could hear signals on 60m, but very very weak. Using the XG3 showed a difference of 8 S-points compared to all other bands. I tried to isolate the problem. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.

Electret mics, and capacitor and carbon mics, neither of which are real common in hamdom these days, require a bias voltage in the 5-8 V range.  A K3 will provide that bias if it's turned on in the MIC menus.  Dynamic mics do not require nor like bias.  Without bias, an electret mic will

Re: [Elecraft] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.

The Shire SM58 mic is a Dynamic mic and does not require bias (required only for electret mics). Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 6, 2017, at 7:27 PM, Richard Day > wrote: > > Why did you turn the mic bias off? Have you tried turning it on to see

Re: [Elecraft] Data mode shows 600hz BW on P3

Thanks for the help--Bandwidth was showing full on the screen on the K3s, but when I hit the XFIL a couple of times it cleared up even though I did not change any filters. It stayed ok for a couple of hours of making contacts, so I hope it is cured... 73 Jim W6US On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:52 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] Data mode shows 600hz BW on P3

Jim, Why use XFIL at all? The filter selection will follow the DSP filter bandwidth, switching in your filters as needed for the bandwidth selected by the DSP Width filter. I never have found a use for the XFIL button on my K3, I do it all with the width control. 73, Don W3FPR On

Re: [Elecraft] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.

Mic bias is used only with electret microphones. Dynamic (moving coil) microphones like the SM58 can be damaged by DC on the coil! The bias will certainly *further reduce* the output from the already low output of the dynamic mic. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 10/6/2017 7:27 PM, Richard Day

Re: [Elecraft] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.

The SM58 microphone does not need bias. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/6/2017 7:27 PM, Richard Day wrote: Why did you turn the mic bias off? Have you tried turning it on to see if it gives you the sound you need? Rich KK4DZE On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 12:27 Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: On

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K60XV K1 is not switched on

Gernot, You either have a malfunctioning U1 or you have a bad relay at K1. Since you were able to get K1 to operate and select 60 meters, I suspect U1 is the problem. Request a replacement from Elecraft support. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/6/2017 7:41 PM, g...@gmx.net wrote: Hello, I recently

Re: [Elecraft] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.

> Pin #1 & #3 to ground Pins 1 and 3 should *never be tied together*. If your transceiver has a balanced input *or* a *separate* case/chassis connection, connect pin 1 (shield/mic case) to the case/chassis connection (ideally to the *shell* of a Foster mic jack that is bolted securely to the

Re: [Elecraft] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.

Joe.He is using the rear panel MIC input. It is unbalanced. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 6, 2017, at 7:50 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > > > Pin #1 & #3 to ground > > Pins 1 and 3 should *never be tied together*. If your transceiver has > a balanced