[Elecraft] Lousy Tx audio reports using K2

Happy Holidays All, Getting lousy SSB tx audio reports on K2, SN 3345. I did the Elecraft-approved 2.6khz bandwith and using the Heil MH2 mic. Specifically, I get reports I don't have enough highs in my tx audio. I use the Spectrograph program to align filters per KSB2 On K2 receive, the audio i

[Elecraft] L34 on K2 tuning question?

Changes while tuning L34 on my K2 are very subtle. Just barely hear L34 peak with the slug near the top of the canis this normal? I'm just trying to determine if the receiver on my K2 is working as it should. Signals on the K2 with the Preamp switched in sound about the "same" as they do on my

[Elecraft] K2 doing weird stuff again!

Don kindly helped me out a couple of years ago with my K2 (S/N 3500+) with a PA HOT error when the K2 had been sitting off in my house, room temp about 67degs. Lately now when I turn on K2 from a cold start the fan turns on immediately and when I try to transmit into a 50-ohm dummy load I get

[Elecraft] MH2 vs MH3 mic question

Does anyone know if the MH2 is the same mic as the MH3? Tnx and 73 ed __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mail

[Elecraft] 4-ohm to 8-ohm question

My K2 audio output is 4-ohms which I drive into an 8-ohm ICOM speaker with filters. Yes, it works OK, but I would like to match them better. In the "olden" days I would simply use a 4-ohm to 8-ohm audio transformer, but I can't find them anymore! Really, I've looked at all the suspect places, in

[Elecraft] FT8 question

Happy Holidays All! I'm using FT8 into my KX3 in Data A mode but getting almost no contacts, On the waterfall, I see a lot activity on 40m and 20m. I've followed the advice from the KX3 manual for levels, but I still get very few connections, like I'm not being heard. I also run k1jt WSPR mode and

[Elecraft] Single lever paddle for KX2/3?

Does Elecraft plan on selling a single lever paddle or KX2/3? I have the QRPguys single lever paddle and it's ok. tnx and 73 k6sdw __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.n

[Elecraft] VFO drift KX3

Lately, I've noticed my 3-year-old KX3 drifts a small amount, according to the readout, in CW mode. For instance, if I set rig on 7.033.00 hit the key and look at the readout it will say 7.033.010 and sometimes bounces back to 7.033.00 I don't remember this being a problem before. Is this normal f

[Elecraft] XG1 question

Greetings hams, is the Elecraft XG1 signal generate stable enough to use to perform a temperature compensation process on a KX3? Thanks, 73 k6sdw __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 drift question

I solved my KX3 drift problem, it wasn't electrical but rather mechanicalreading in the manual about the VFO I increased the resistance to the knob spin and *voila* no more drift! I really like simple solutions to problems. Thanks to all that offered advice, much appreciated. 73 k6sdw _

[Elecraft] KXPA100 low out on 30 and 15 meters

I bought used the KXPA100 with ATU. The KXPA100 puts out less than full power on 30 and 15 meters. The other bands the KXP!00 puts out 100 watts and a bit more. Both thte KX3 and the KXPA100 have the latest firmware installed. This according to the LED's on the amp and connected to an MFJ dummyl

[Elecraft] KXPA100 low power on 15

I bought a used KXPA100 with ATU to work with my KX3 and I'm only getting around 1/2 power on 15 meters into a 50-ohm dummyload. Any suggestions what to look for or test? Thanks, Ed ~ k6sdw __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.

[Elecraft] MFJ-297 mic

Anyone using the MFJ-297 desk mic for a K2? My setup is compatible with ICOM mic connector so this should mate up to my K2 FB. Thanks and 73 ed __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/

[Elecraft] Wanted: KXPA100

Looking for the Elecraft KXPA100 for sale. What have you? tnx and 73 Ed ~ k6sdw __ 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] Heil HC4 and KX3

I have an older Heil headset that uses the HC4 mic, will this sound ok on my KX3? Thanks and 73 ed __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecra

[Elecraft] Changing CW pitch?

I'm thinking of changing the CW pitch on my K2 from 580hz to 650hz, maybe 700hzmy question, do I really need to realign the filters? This is what I've read! I'm discovering I like a higher tone rather than lower CW tone. At 67-years-old, go figure Tnx and 73 ed k6sdw

Re: [Elecraft] Changing CW pitch?

Thanks everyone for your sage advice.changing CW pitch sounds like a pain to me!! I think I'll use the RIT and see if it's worth all that trouble. 73's all ed ~ k6sdw From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Monday, December 5, 2016 4:51 PM To: Eddy

[Elecraft] Battery recommendations

Hi Elecraft gang, any recommendations for Nimh batteries for my new KX3? __ 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 lis

[Elecraft] External speaker for kx3?

Greetings fellow kx3 ops.anyone have a suggestion for a decent-sounding external speaker for the kx3? Actually, the built-in speaker sounds good by itself, but I may want to "blast" CW around our RV campsite sometime.you know, to bug the neighbors and ward off evil spirits! HI HI tnx a

[Elecraft] Laptop to KX3 question

I have older Dell laptop and new KX3 and KX3-PCKT cables. With no digital software running the following happens all the time: When I plug green-band cable from PC phones output to KX3 mic input the KX3 goes immediately into TX mode with no modulation. I followed the KX3 manual and I'm using D

[Elecraft] KX3 heatsink question

With some expert help from the Elecraft forum, I'm up and running JT65/9 using my new KX3. My rig's s/n is 9403, do I still need to consider upgrading to the after-market heatsink or the one that came with my new KX3 (9403) sufficient for most data modes? tnx and 73 k6sdw ed ___

[Elecraft] KXPD3 paddles dit issue

I too was having issues with the KXPD3 paddles on my KX3 dropping the dits at times. Long story short, I took the dit side of the key apart and "cleaned" the round barrel which makes contact with the key. and this solved the problem. Too easy eh? Careful not to lose the very small screws and p

[Elecraft] CW

Guys, I'm old enuf when CW testing was required by the FCC for any license grade. Commercial CW Ops could make really good $$$ as a shipboard communications officer, I mean really good bucks! Much better than slinging hamburgers at MacDonalds...wait, I'm not sure the Big Mac was available b

[Elecraft] KX3 ACC2 question

Greetings all, where can I find the wiring diagram for the KX3 ACC2? I've looked in my KX3 manual and didn't find much info. tnx and 73 Ed ~ k6sdw __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: h

[Elecraft] KX3 keying connection to amp question?

Greetings, can anyone suggest how to connect a KX3 to a non-Elecraft amp keying circuit? I'm thinking I should use a small reed relay to do the keying. The amp uses the typical grounding a pin on the amp to key up amplifier. Many thanks, 73 k6sdw~ Ed _

[Elecraft] No "REF CAL"

Greetings again, following my KX3 manual rev C5, on pg 31 and menu key, it sez to hold menu key and rotate vfo/b to find REF CAL Following manual I never see REF CAL ! Any suggestions? Tnx and 73 k6sdw ed __ Elecraft mailing l

[Elecraft] KX3 power output per band question

Hello again, I noticed today that with my new KX3 driving into a 50-ohm dummy load that I can set the power output to 15w on bands 80 - 20meters. However, the remaining bands, 160, 17, 12, 10 meters the maximum power output is 12watts. And on 10w on 6 meters. Is this normal? Many thanks and

[Elecraft] Opinion of the KXPD3 for kx3?

Me again...I'm not a hotshot CW op..16 ~ 20 wpm if I'm lucky, (you know, going downhill with the wind behind ya). With that said, what's the opinion of the KXPD3 key? The only review on eHam was not good. Seems lot'sa CW ops like the Palm Pico key. tnx and 73 ed ~ k6sdw

[Elecraft] Review of the KXPD3 ker

I just bought the KXPD3 for my new KX3 First the disclaimer.I'm not a hotshot CW op, maybe back in my novice days as wn6sdw. Now, I'm lucky to inch towards 20wpm these days, but only when the going downhill and the wind is at my back. And no wine. With that said, I like this little bugger

[Elecraft] Help with KX3 Utility

I can't get my Windows 7 to connect to my new KX3 using the Elecraft KX3 utility software. I bought the official USB cable from Elecraft and I have the USB mapped to COM8 on my PC and the cable plugged into ACC1. So far, all is good. Then I launch the KX3 software to read memory data from th

[Elecraft] KX3 Utility connection problems

So, all is up and running thanks to Don W3FPR!! Don responded back within an hour of my request for help getting the KX3 Utility to work. Don had a few suggestions. Trying each one, I finally stumbled across the answer to my sad story! I bought the official Elecraft USB cable and downloaded th

[Elecraft] Experiences using a portable HF loop

Greetings all, I'm curious to hear from anyone using a portable HF magnetic loop. I've read the theory behind them so I'd like to hear your opinion about them? How efficient these antennas are, especially running qRP. Thanks all, 73 ed ___

[Elecraft] MH2 question

Has anyone sent their Heil MH2 to AB5N Bob Nagy for his upgrade? I've never been impressed with my K2 SSB tx audio and I've done everything Elecraft has recommended to improve the TX audio, including sending it to Gary for alignment -- Gary did a wonderful job aligning my K2, but the K2 TX audio

[Elecraft] KXBC3 question

My KX3 is about 2 years old, recently I set he The KXBC3 to 16hr charge and powered down the KX3 and everything looked normal. However, a few hours later I noticed the Lo-Supply message was flashing on and off, but when I checked the KX3 was getting 13.61vdc and I believe charging was still taking

[Elecraft] Soldering Station recommendation

Greetings Elecraft afficiados, I'm looking for a recommendation for a soldering station, my Weller temperature-controled station of 20 years is dying an agonizing death and its time to upgrade! I don't use my soldering station a lot, maybe once a month and once in a while put a kit together, s

[Elecraft] K2 mic suggestions

Hello again, I've been using the Heil mic on my K2 that Elecraft sold and I've never been satisfied with the results. Has anyone tried other mics, such as from Kenwood for better performancemainly more output and less bass? Tnx and 73 ed _

[Elecraft] G5RV advice...

Greetings fellow K2 opsI'm looking for advice on who makes a good G5RV antenna.I need something simple to put in the air for a few months on HF and used with my autotuner. thanks and 73ed ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecra