Re: [Elecraft] Receiver K2, K3, KX3

#x27;t win SSB contests with KX3. K2 seems primitive compared to K3 and KX3 but seems to have a mystical property where weak signals are heard very well. It travelled with me across the world with lots of satisfaction, perhaps more than KX3. KX3 is half the size of K2, though. Ignacy, NO9E

Re: [Elecraft] K3/2K-FA int.

When I visited Gianfranco 3 years ago he showed me flexible mount of the existing relay that reduced the clatter to almost none. Not sure whether this has been implemented. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-K3-2K-FA-int-tp7611747p7611757

Re: [Elecraft] K3 integration with SPE Expert 2K-FA

See diagrams for K3 on SPE yahoo group. In fact, one only needs 4 wires: ground, TX of serial, PTT and turn-on. Works as well as it could. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-integration-with-SPE-Expert-2K-FA-tp7611739p7611759.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] Icom 7300 is available

handling between the two. 2m reception better than IC-7000. A competition keeps progress alive. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Icom-7300-is-available-tp7614790p7614827.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Solar backpacking power advice

batteries. I prefer Li-ion instead of LiFe-PO3 because of lower weight. A 11.1V (12.6V peak) 5A battery weights 300g (10oz) and should last a few days. Note that KX3 uses almost half current at 5W if supplied with > 11V. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791

Re: [Elecraft] Reaching across the chronological divide

, talk, eat and drink. Also participate in communal activities of setting up antennas and celebrating the succces of it. Being alone in an HOA restricted apartment with signals barely heard because of compromised antenna and high RFI is hardly stimulating. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Re: Operating from a retirement home

You are lucky that RFI is low to a degree that you can still make contacts. I have seen towers in HOA locations in FL so apparently not all of them are strict. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Full Break-In (QSK)

transmitting and switch ANT to 2nd rx after that. It may be too much programming for Elecraft, though. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Antenna Select Suggestion

I use MFJ-998 that has two ports attached to 2 crisscrossed dipoles fed by ladderline. When frequencies are pretuned, recalling tune on ANT1 automatically matches ANT2 so that switching to ANT2 does not need any extra match. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 efficiency with a Low-Power Setting

supply can deliver only one voltage, not much can be done. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] 20 KHz wide signal in K3 on CW

. The first one is -15db from the main signal, the second -25db, and 3 KHz away it is -35 db. I checked the radio later with a SDR. It had spurs but not as big. I checked the radio today, and the spurs seem almost gone. My K3 is #2283. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on SSB

Many contesters with large budgets use K3 to win or obtain top scores in SSB contests. This means that K3 is competitive on SSB with other radios, and its flaws in SSB if any are balanced by its advantages. Early K3 had large AF distortions, fixed by a simple modification. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent

Re: [Elecraft] 75 ohm coax

found Rg6's 50 Ohm equivalent on ebay. Altelix AX240 for $99/1000ft. Measured parameters same as LMR240. The plus of cheap and good 1000-ft roll (with crimp connectors that can be attached in 30 sec) is that the coax can be cut as needed, with no worries about cost. Ignacy NO9E -- Sent

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Tuner Question for the Group

were used at same frequency, tuning for one antenna automatically brings tune in the second. Very convenient for A/B comparisons. The tuner displays L, C and SWR. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Upper limits of KPA500?

trick go because of SWR. protection. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:

[Elecraft] Power drain of KX3 on TX

How many amps does KX3 draw on transmit at 10 and 5 W? Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Power-drain-of-KX3-on-TX-tp7560054.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] LiFePO4 Battery Pack Performance

. So it would help to check. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/LiFePO4-Battery-Pack-Performance-tp7560224p7560234.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Software CW in K3 and KX3 and contesting

CTS/RTS, e.g., if one uses Microham StationMaster. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Software-CW-in-K3-and-KX3-and-contesting-tp7560676.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Software CW in K3 and KX3 and contesting

the other for CW, possibly with a transistor buffer. I am not sure whether something like this has been suggested in another thread. 4. Option 3 made as new cable by Elecraft. Option 2 is best IMHO for KX3 followed by 4 if we convince Elecraft (or third party) to do it. Ignacy, NO9E

[Elecraft] KX3 and powerful SSB

processor/equalizer. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-and-powerful-SSB-tp7560750.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] {K3 KX3} Software CW in K3 and KX3 and contesting

ition mode? Possibly with comments? Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-K3-KX3-Software-CW-in-K3-and-KX3-and-contesting-tp7560729p7560752.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

[Elecraft] KX3 and HDSDR

I connected KX3 to a laptop and ran HDSDR. It appears that sideband are not distinguished as during tuning some signals move left and some move right. Also no movement on phase pictures. I checked that the cable is stereo. No Omni-Rig yet. Any idea? Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and HDSDR

center. Is there a good reason to work many KHz from the center? Seems one needs a good write up on interfacing HDSDR with KX3. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-and-HDSDR-tp7560855p7560862.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and HDSDR

I found out that on my laptop the sound is configured as mono but can be changed to stereo after quite a few configurations changes. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-and-HDSDR-tp7560855p7560909.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

[Elecraft] KX3 power wobbles

Yesterday many stations called 9K2GS. I set KX3 to max processing and started calling signing as QRP. He picked me up from many stations and gave 59. Excellent achievement for KX3. Efficient EQ + proc in KX3 is revolution in QRP radios. However, he could not copy me later. My battery dropped from

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood receiver test on KX3

Don't forget that KX3 is QRP radio for portable operation. I tried hard to hear an image in KX3, and could not. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Sherwood-receiver-test-on-KX3-tp7561045p7561092.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archi

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Pandapter woes

OmniRig is simple. The effective range is 45KHz. Not sure this is limit of my sound card or IQ in KX3. No complains as free I/Q in KX3 is icing on the cake. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Pandapter-woes-tp7561244p7561249.html Sent from the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 + NaP3

NaP3 seems to work well but the display shows vertical lines every 1-2 KHz. These lines disappear when tuning in fixed mode, but reappear when tuning is over. Any idea how to get rid of those lines? Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-NaP3

Re: [Elecraft] KX3-MIC & COMP Setting / Metering

. Setting power to 5W at 12V, the radio draws 1.1A, for 38% efficiency and 8 W dissipation. Not all of it is bad as many other radios stop working < 11V. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-MIC-COMP-Setting-Metering-tp7562532p7562597.html S

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 + NaP3 Frequency Offset

rects CW or not. Ignacy, NO9E KX1, K2, K3, KX3 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-NaP3-Frequency-Offset-tp7562594p7562599.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Ele

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Antenna Tuner Or Not

range may be deliberately restricted to avoid lossy matches where ATU may self destruct. With external ATU you can have an easy and low-loss balun by wrapping a jumper (say of RG174) around a toroid a few times. I would buy an internal ATU if size and speed of setup are important issues. Ignacy

Re: [Elecraft] USB Sound Adapter

I got this card yesterday and surprisingly it produces fewer artifacts than a card built into my desktop. Does 96k. But NaP3 freezes from time to time on a laptop. Not sure why. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-USB-Sound-Adapter

Re: [Elecraft] Operating from a Hotel

a tuner. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Operating-from-a-Hotel-tp7562579p7562706.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] kX3 and L ion battery

charge. There may still be weight gains compared to LiFePO3. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/kX3-and-L-ion-battery-tp7562763p7562864.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 atu anomalies - or it is me.

My ATU acted erratically. Sometimes fast tunes and sometimes nothing. Changing SWR in the middle of transmission. I asked Elecraft for replacement and it is coming. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-atu-anomalies-or-it-is-me-tp7562944p7562979

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU

countries in EU. Elecraft sent ATU replacement and now everything is fine. ATU in KX3 is now a good deal. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-ATU-tp7495809p7563041.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - audio distortion after level 30

Could it be due to AF limiter? Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-audio-distortion-after-level-30-tp7563603p7563604.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

[Elecraft] Efficiency of speech processing in KX3

a very efficient SSB radio. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Efficiency-of-speech-processing-in-KX3-tp7564148.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-newbie-considering-K3-vs-KX3-tp7564208p7564227.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

Did you run KX3 standalone in the Oceania contest? I worked in Oceania CW last year as VK2/NO9E. Worked some 180 QSOs in 2-3 hrs using IC7000+ long wires. Got up last Sunday morning (6 AM GMT) and worked 15 stations with K3. Amp needed. 73, Ignacy On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 2:44 PM, Matt Ma

Re: [Elecraft] Interested in your impression of the KX3 compared to K2 and K3

much better with a mix of weak and strong signals. KX'3 AGC is not as good. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Is-anyone-configured-their-K2-to-utilize-the-P3-Panadapter-tp7564200p7564275.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

Re: [Elecraft] Testing of 2 rigs on the same band, incl K3

I guess that that noise VFO in K3 makes selective VRF or microtune features of Yaesu not needed. Also shutting of input at high RF level prevents burning of RX input. Smart features that pay with contesters' loyalty. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.3657

Re: [Elecraft] 160 & 80m

antenna. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/160-80m-tp7565461p7565503.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Looking at KPA1500

capacitor by the output connector. But it is better to have such problems outside of the amp. Another choice is to have an AB switch where the same antenna is connected to A directly and to B via capacitor that lowers the SWR where otherwise it is too high. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http

Re: [Elecraft] PROPOSAL: K2/10 Battery LiPO / 8AA carrier option

ing across all continents. Very light. But I was always afraid that something would short causing trouble. With batteries with PCB for limits, the risk is far lower. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.

Re: [Elecraft] PROPOSAL: K2/10 Battery LiPO / 8AA carrier option

LiFePO3 is good choice if size does not matter. Li-Ion is half weight and size. Personally I use LiFePO3 for my 100W radios. I use Li-ion for KX3 for travel. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Wish I had a KAT1500

setting in a fraction of a second. It has output for 2 antennas. When each antenna is prematched, once you change frequency with antenna A and the switch to B, it is automatically matched as well. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Less Than Perfect Antennas

cient when fed by coax 2) require a balun because of off-center feeding especially if the radio is not battery operated, 3) are not good for DX unless they are high enough, and 4) they may be directional where they are > 1/2 wave because of strong lobes. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://el

Re: [Elecraft] Yama CM-500 Replacement

CM-500 is OK. It had so-so sound insulation (not good with loud amp) and it disintegrated. Now I use Sennheiser PC 350. Much better built and better sound insulation. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Non-Resonant Antennas and Chokes

coast to coast on 160m! Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Astron linear PS regulation issues

I wanted to love a 45A Astron but it was heavy and hummed. Sold for peanuts at a hamfest. Replaced by Jetstream JTPS32MAB. Probably same as MFJ-4230MV and many others. Small, quiet and cheap. Excellent regulation. If it dies, it is $80. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2

Re: [Elecraft] K2 still a viable portable contest station?

it is KX3 driving Expert 1.3k for > 1 KW. The Expert weighs 20 lb and has ATU to trim less than perfect antennas + automatic 110/220V switching. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mail

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 PA Current

shows 1.8:1. But no problem in the end. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] Why are the batteries internal to the KX3?

cells in place, like: https://www.batteryspace.com/1-2cratepolymerli-ioncellspacks.aspx They will need some external connection for charging. I use to have such batteries inside K2. Light, fast-charging, and never a sign of trouble. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2

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

RFI, had some background noise and it took lots of space. Now I use RX EQ in K3. Good but not as good as the manual equalizer. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] SWR - does it matter?

antennas. Second, use antenna tuner. Third, accept inefficiencies. Personally, I would not consider a solid-state amp without a built-in tuner. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home

[Elecraft] KRX3 always uses antenna from main RX

happened? Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KRX3-always-uses-antenna-from-main-RX-tp7606130.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 always uses antenna from main RX

Please ignore. After a few turning of and on, reloading N1MM, etc., KRX3 is working well again. Have no idea why BNC input was not working. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KRX3-always-uses-antenna-from-main-RX-tp7606130p7606131.html Sent from the

Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 always uses antenna from main RX

This must have been N1MM+ or I pressed RX ANT too long. I forgot that RX hold has a functionality with SUB on, switching between AUX and MAIN. It is easy to be fooled. Good that this group exists. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KRX3-always-uses

[Elecraft] Ghost reception

is set on. This only occurs on 20m when somehow K3 is sensitive to high power. SUB is off. Also only on 20m K3 sometimes does not come automatically back from transmit. Keying is by Microham CW keyer but PTT is via N1MM in software. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B

may include newer, possibly better components. Therefore K3S may be more than K3 + extra boards. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KIO3B-tp7607406p7607422.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - background hiss (noisy K3) - update

I do not notice any hiss with K3 with any headphones. I noticed hiss with other radios. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-background-hiss-noisy-K3-update-tp7608490p7608498.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] - Possibly - Small Loop Antennas For Receive

. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-Possibly-Small-Loop-Antennas-For-Receive-tp7608511p7608542.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] SS30DV feedback OT

With predistortion coming sooner or later to mainstream radios, higher PA voltage for 100W is dead issue. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-SS30DV-feedback-OT-tp7608653p7608665.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] SS30DV feedback OT

+ some programming. With predistortion we can get more power (drive closer to saturation) with less heating (higher efficiency and lower quiescent current) and less IMD. All for a cost of hardware feedback + programming. I am all for 50V (or higher) for high power amps. Ignacy, NO9E -- View

Re: [Elecraft] K3S / P3 Pre-Purchase questions

x27;s bandwidth. P3 is especially useful in contesting/Dxing in CW with weak signal. At 2 KHz span one can see signals that are barely heard. I moved from SDR-IQ to P3 and feel it was a good move. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3S-P

Re: [Elecraft] Unplugging the radio to protect it

I usually disconnect antennas when away but keep the power connected. Last time going for a month-long vacation I disconnected all power. After reconnecting, there was a loud bang and Expert 2k-fa was gone. Sometimes the cure is worse than the disease. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in

Re: [Elecraft] Corrected QST review of KSYN3A is on line.

No change at http://www.arrl.org/reviews-listed-by-issue Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Corrected-QST-review-of-KSYN3A-is-on-line-tp7609422p7609468.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] How to make the KX3 controlled by logging sofftware like N1MM??

Bob N3MNT wrote > Edit the short cut button in N1MM as follows to key radio. > > Right click on button > edit then save. > > This will make F8 key key KX3 and send Bob > F8,{CATA1ASC KY BOB;} > > I am keying radio from N1MM+ with just USB cable Can one put macro i

[Elecraft] K3/N1MM, freq jumps etc in CQ WW CW

frequency than shown on the display. Pressing A=>B button fixes the situation. When running, accidentally pressing RIT or XIT causes K3 to get stuck in transmit. Switching off/on is the only solution. I am wondering whether most of the buttons can be make inactive in TX. Ignacy, NO9E -- V

Re: [Elecraft] K3/N1MM, freq jumps etc in CQ WW CW

ted, users may notice that the radio does not return to RX intermittently when using PTT via radio command. When this occurs, make another transmission and end it with the ESC key.* Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-N1MM-freq-jumps-etc-i

Re: [Elecraft] K3/N1MM, freq jumps etc in CQ WW CW

I checked my setting. It was SO1V all the time. Regarding locks. I tried it again. When running, press RIT then XIT. The display shows ERR KEY and the radio is stuck in TX. Not big deal as I can turn it off and on. But weird. This may be something to do with software PTT. Ignacy, NO9E

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Preamp 2

causes frustration when trying to call. I remember frustration as VK2/NO9E hearing many US on 10m, with little success except contesting. Also the band full of US station during the ARRL 160m contest. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] DSP vs. non-DSP portable transceivers

. Average age of ham radios is around 65 (QST). Old "truths" die slowly. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] OT Tuner ranges

There are reports online that 1:1 has lower losses. My experience is that with lower-range tuners 1:1 does not cover some frequencies but 4:1 does. Ignacy, NO9E. -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] Recessed pins for CW paddle in KX3

The CW paddle in KX3 is attached to a 4 pin connector inside KX3. Recently two bottom pins recessed creating a short. I pulled them back and was able to solder one pin but the other pin is hard to reach. Did anybody experience a similar problem? Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Linearity

that has 6 transistor modules rated at 300W. Saturated power around 2.0 KW as measured by LP100; 2k's meter shows 2.4 K. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Expert 1.3 to KX3

I used KX3 + 1.3k with Dan's cables during expedition to CE0Y in CQ. Read about experiences in CQ Magazine (Oct 2017?). -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 hardshell case question

For a few years my KX3 travels in a Pelican case that is about 9 x 6.5 x 4. Aside from KX3, inside there is space for a log, 2 spools of wire, KX3 keyer, binding post, and 4S2P Li-Ion battery. The battery lasts a few 2 hr outings. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2

Re: [Elecraft] Amp comparisons

SPE 1.3k. Smooth integration. Light. No PS spurs. 4 antenna connectors with two antennas per band. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] Operating KX3/KXPA100 on LiPO3 batteries??

I use Bioenno 2 x 6Ah with a 100W rig. During CW contests in S&P in break-in mode they last > 3 hours. No problems. The advantage of 2 x 6A is that they can be taken on the airplane without a permission. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nab

Re: [Elecraft] K3s+KPA500 SSB audio distortion

Could it be RF feedback? You can check it by transmitting into a dummy load or lowering the drive power. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] Trade KX2 for KX3

Did you trade? I have KX3 and want to travel with something lighter. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Efficiency As A Function of Input Power

ere at > 12 V and 5 W another ratio is used in the final transformer, reducing power input by almost one half. Ignacy, NO9E -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.q

Re: [Elecraft] K3 sensitivity on 10M

means that the power poles are quiet and the neighbors with noisy electronics (plasma TV?) are away. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-sensitivity-on-10M-tp5694404p5782354.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 sensitivity on 10M

OOps. I had the antenna connected via MFJ-1026, so turning on dummy still let the reference antenna in. After switching MFJ-1026 off, turning from dummy load to 2 ell quad increases the noise level by about 5 db. Enough at this QTH. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3/SV/SDR-IQ/VSPE

last CQWW C. No software problems and no crashes. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-SV-SDR-IQ-VSPE-tp5782232p5782899.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Ele

Re: [Elecraft] K3-P3 duo result in tx keying via VFO turning for 30 seconds

problem. I attributed it to RF feedback although I never experienced one before with Microham devices. This was my first contest with P3 and 4.22. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-P3-duo-result-in-tx-keying-via-VFO-turning-for-30-seconds

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RF Gain calibration

RF gain moves S-meter in my K3 to S5 max. After RF calibration it is S9+60, but after power up it is S5 again. Seems something not stored. Looks like the calibration numbers are not stored permanently? Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-RF-Gain

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RF Gain calibration

Thanks, I will try the new one. Seems K3 delivers lots of drama due to many changes. But it is also good that the K3 users are highly advanced and helpful. Ignacy On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 1:25 PM, Bill W4ZV [via Elecraft] < ml-node+5785412-39962423-193...@n2.nabble.com > wrote: > Ign

Re: [Elecraft] K3-P3 duo result in tx keying via VFO turning for 30 seconds

culprit was K3's utility of Sept 2010. The Nov utility made RF gain working again. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-P3-duo-result-in-tx-keying-via-VFO-turning-for-30-seconds-tp5781174p5786710.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabbl

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RF Gain calibration

After using the latest utility the RF gain works as it should. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-RF-Gain-calibration-tp4954737p5786717.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Res: Re: K3 in ARRL10

Initially my K3 copied much worse than IC-7000. Turned out that by mistake I pressed the RX ANT button and was using K9AY as a receive antenna. After changing, K3 copied slightly better than IC-7000. Previously, I upped gain on the 400 Hz filter. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http

[Elecraft] Reduced gain/efficiency in SSB

. Contest compression of 28 before (no complains, no splatter, very efficient) is no longer attainable. Does anybody have the same impression? Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Reduced-gain-efficiency-in-SSB-tp5841789p5841789.html Sent from the [K3] mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Reduced gain/efficiency in SSB

Perhaps I just did it. Many options and deteriorating memory... Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Reduced-gain-efficiency-in-SSB-tp5841789p5842595.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Reduced gain/efficiency in SSB

Indeed the mic gain was low. I useed CM500 in back and then for testing moved to HC5 in front. CM500 requires bias and low gain. HC5 does not need bias but needs high gain. BIAS is preserved but H/L is not. Perhaps H/L should be preserved as well. But no big deal. Ignacy On Thu, Dec 16

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Front Panel

My P2 has about 0.5mm clearance around the bottom buttons but about 1.5 mm on the right side. I thought it was on purpose. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Front-Panel-tp5844076p5844255.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Amp Key configuration request

Why not set the tune to 1-2W? K3 allows for this as opposed to nearly all other radios. The number of software options in K3 is reaching the sky and many problems of current operators stem from not remembering options that were turned on by mistake. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in

[Elecraft] P3 0.50 firmware

in K3 seems to eliminate the noise completely. Then weak stations are not visible even though they are good copy with NB. I wonder whether NB can be added to P3. NB is very effective in SDR-IQ under Spectravue. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2

[Elecraft] P3 and averaging - dillemma or no problem?

and do not worry; PEAK can always be turned on. Too complicated "fixes" may backfire as we actually want to see the average strength with averaging. 2. Add a peak display to the current one, perhaps with some hold time as in AGC HLD. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http:

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