[Elecraft] K3S Sound Devices Issue

I think this issue is Win10 related but this seems to be the place to ask the question. I had my K3 upgraded to the "s" last summer.   Once Windows created the USB sound device I renamed them to K3 Receive Audio and K3 Transmit Audio.   Everything was working fine. Last night I was trying

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

Bill Frantz wrote > But now I need three receivers. Two for diversity and one to scan the > pileup. Get CW Skimmer and enable its "599" function. You don't even need to listen to the pileup since you can watch for the last "599" in the spectrum display and move your TX there. Here's a macro I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Segmentation Fault in Linux

That is much more serious than a warning. I'd expect it to be immediately followed by a crash with signal 3 (abort), rather than signal 11 (segmentation fault). However, if this isn't the standard assert routine, I would expect any attempt to actually use hash_table to produce a segmentation

[Elecraft] New Sub RX

Wow interesting post Bill! Outside of contests I have not chased DX in decades and I was not aware how high tech it has become. John KK9A W4ZV wrote: Get CW Skimmer and enable its "599" function. You don't even need to listen to the pileup since you can watch for the last "599" in the spectrum

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 6:07 AM, Bill Rowlett wrote: What happened to using your ears to find the station being worked? That works too...but then you truly DO need a third receiver if you want to use diversity on the DX station. I don't know how many truly massive CW

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 DC current at 20 50 watts

Interesting readings.  Would have thought KXPA more efficient.   Is this into dummy load and what frequency was test? 73, Mike AC5P On Monday, March 12, 2018 7:57 AM, Jan wrote: Power readings here in Ypsilanti . . .Using the KX3/PX3/KXPA100 for several years now AND

[Elecraft] FS: KX3, loaded (Sweden / EU)

For sale: Elecraft KX3 s/n 8246, with hand mic, KXFL3 Internal Dual-Passband Roofing Filter, KXAT3 Internal ATU, KXBC3 Internal NiMH Charger. Also includes Pignology secondary CW interface, aftermarket side rails, heat sink, dust cover, power cable. I bought it new in 2015. Selling so I can

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

What happened to using your ears to find the station being worked? 73 Bill KC4IM > On Mar 13, 2018, at 5:57 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote: > > Bill Frantz wrote >> But now I need three receivers. Two for diversity and one to scan the >> pileup. > > Get CW Skimmer and enable its

[Elecraft] K3 RS232 Question for Remoterig Users

Hello, I am exploring some different options for remote control of a home station. After reviewing the Remoterig RRC-1258 manual, it appears that the cabling to the home station K3 is minimal, basically just a null modem connection from the K3 RS232 port to the Remoterig box. To have a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub RX stopped working on 20/17 meters

Well, I have a 20-meter vertical connected directly to the AUX RF input, and a receiving loop connected to RX IN. So unless there is a setting somewhere that somehow disconnects the antennas on 20 and 17, it's simply not working. Noone else has replied. I have placed a call to Elecraft support

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

j...@kk9a.com wrote > I was not aware how high tech it has become. Indeed! It's now possible to work DX you cannot hear with WSJT-FT8 and use Remote Ham Radio to use massive stations anywhere in the US (or world for that matter) from your easy chair. But I still get my thrills from working weak

Re: [Elecraft] Fault on KPA500 after 300w

Good news! I swapped out the 1ft jumper for a 20ft jumper and moved the balun problem solved! Thanks all for you help! On Mon, Mar 12, 2018 at 7:19 AM, Alan Lambert wrote: > I recently acquired a KP500/KAT500 for use with my Kx3/KXPa100. I know > the person I bought

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RS232 Question for Remoterig Users

No, a Y-cable won't work. I use an A- B switch [Amazon, about $20]. You will also need a USB cable to the PC if you're using a logging program with CAT control. Fred K6DGW Sparks NV Ed G wrote: >Hello, > I am exploring some different options for remote control of a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub RX stopped working on 20/17 meters

Hmmm. Just made a new discovery. I can get the Sub RX to work on FL2 and FL3, but not FL1 nor FL4. Here is my filter configuration: FILTER Main RX SUB RX FL1 13KHz2.7KHz FL2 2.7 1.8 FL3 1.8 500Hz FL4 500Hz250 FL5 250Hz First of, shouldn't

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

That works fine IF you're a big signal at the DX QTH, but not so well if you're not. When, for example, you're in W6 trying to work AF through EU and the east coast, who are 20 dB louder. For that, you've gotta be a bit smarter. 73, Jim K9YC On 3/13/2018 2:57 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote: Get CW

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

On 3/13/2018 5:20 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote: But I still get my thrills from working weak DX on 160 And I get my thrills from achieving DXCC from a single location, not multiple locations thousands of miles apart. I started over at age 62 when I moved from Chicago to California. 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub RX stopped working on 20/17 meters

Thanks Don, According to the K3 Utility, all four filters are enabled for Sub RX for CW, USB and LSB modes. However, I still can only receive on FL2/3. When FL1 or 4 are selected, the Sub RX S-Meter goes to zero and there is no receive on any mode. By now I am quite familiar with the BSET button

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub RX stopped working on 20/17 meters

Chris, Which filters are enabled for what modes? You can check with K3 Utility. It would simplify things a bit if you moved the SUB RX filter by one slot (leaving FL1 empty). Then change the filter configuration to match using either K3 Utility or by hand in the menu. The thing that is

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

I’ve always had a single receiver, modest antennas, and 100 watts, and have worked many of the DXpeditions over the years. However, it seems like it’s getting more difficult lately to figure out the pileups just by listening. I don’t know if it’s the ‘constant callers’ that keep calling while the

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

I worked the XR0YD on 40M with 5 watts, one call. The KX3 is a cool rig! K4TO On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 5:02 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: > I still use my ears. > > And I don't use skimmer, automatic tuning via spots, remote stations, > etc. I also have only a single receiver

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Power Creep (again)

One of the causes for that "power creep" when using soundcard data modes (DATA A or AFSK A) is insufficient audio to the K3. The audio level must be adjusted to produce 4 bars solid with the 5th bar flashing on the ALC meter. For voice modes, a similar situation may exist, and with

[Elecraft] KX3 AND FILTERS

Hello I wonder if the optional 'roofing filters' is added to the KX3 if that effects the I/Q output bandwidth? Thanks very much Noel __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Power Creep (again)

I had the same problem, plus my output on 160 and 80 was low. I just had the radio back for warranty service, and they turned it around in just a few days. I was very pleased. 73, Jim N7US -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Power Creep (again)

Hi all, I have the same problem. Anytime I change something, like band, power or a number of other things, power starts up ridiculously low and creeps *very* slowly up to the 100W mark. Even without changing anything the actual peak power on a transmission can be anywhere between 80 and 120W as

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

I still use my ears. And I don't use skimmer, automatic tuning via spots, remote stations, etc.  I also have only a single receiver K3S, KPA500 and very modest antennas. (See my QRZ page)  Yet for example in the last few days, I've managed to work XR0YD on all bands and modes they've operated

[Elecraft] K3S Power Creep (again)

This is an old subject but with a new wrinkle.  Although I'm observing a drift in power on all bands (and modes) after a band or power adjustment, it's ridiculously slow on 17-meters.  It's taking 5-10 seconds to stabilize. Any change, such as switching to another band and back again or a

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

> But I still get my thrills from working > weak DX on 160 that I hear with my ears (like VU2BGS last night who runs > 140W to a 10 meter high vertical!). ^ 73, Bill W4ZV For every DX with a short vertical on 160m there is someone else with 4 square. I heard Bill as ZL/NO9E on 160m

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

Jim Brown-10 wrote > That works fine IF you're a big signal at the DX QTH, but not so well if > you're not. When, for example, you're in W6 trying to work AF through EU > and the east coast, who are 20 dB louder. For that, you've gotta be a > bit smarter. I guess my 30 years in Colorado made

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

I must admit, I tend to use my eyes on the P3 and then confirm what I see by listening on the sub-receiver. Of course, when the DX is very weak, I need diversity to be able to hear him, hence the 3rd receiver. My standard DXing pose is eyes glued to the P3, looking for the last caller and

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

None of this works when the DX stations remove all possibility of skill making a difference when they have zero pattern to their operation.  It's as if they randomly spin the dial after every QSO and if you happen to be lucky (and strong) they hear you. Otherwise, you can spend hours of wasted

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Power Creep (again)

I had the problem of power creep and the fix was just as described. Adjusting the drive to the transmitter fixed it. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Kenneth Christiansen Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 4:57 PM To:

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Sound Devices Issue

Thank you.  I never even thought about Win updates. Rich On 3/13/2018 20:03 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: The only way I can think of to avoid problems like that is to disable Windows updates. Yes, this is a computer related situation, and not a K3S situation. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/13/2018 2:38 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

In K3 diversity mode, press and hold the REV button and tune the pile with the Main knob VFO A. Release the REV button and you're back to diversity RX on the desired signal. If you have a P3 it will give you clues on where to scan the pile. GL - Steve WB6RSE On Mar 13, 2018, at 2:57 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 AND FILTERS

Noel, The 'roofing filters' do not impact the I/Q output. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/13/2018 7:34 PM, NOEL POULIN wrote: Hello I wonder if the optional 'roofing filters' is added to the KX3 if that effects the I/Q output bandwidth? __

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

Dave, Yes, you will find the SubRX will be a benefit for working DX - similar to the dual watch on the KX2 - although the K3/K3X subRX will provide a lot more capability, monitoring other bands with the subRX (with VFO IND menu set on is just one 'for instance'). The P3 also adds another

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Power Creep (again)

Power Creep I bet each one of you that has this problem has one defective output power transistor. The remaining transistor can reach full power but it takes a while. Talk to Elecraft service and ask them if they think that is your problem and if it is then make arrangements to get it fixed.

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Sound Devices Issue

The only way I can think of to avoid problems like that is to disable Windows updates. Yes, this is a computer related situation, and not a K3S situation. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/13/2018 2:38 PM, Rich wrote: I think this issue is Win10 related but this seems to be the place to ask the question.