Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sync AM receive freq. response

Hi to the gang. I also noticed this uneven AM response on the 160 meter AM net this morning on my K3 457. 73 Ken W0CZ w0cz at i29 dot net Sent from my iPad On Mar 22, 2015, at 2:26 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN n...@tx.rr.com wrote: One of the things I’ve observed in sync AM receive, is the

Re: [Elecraft] HRD and K3

Hi to the gang I have to agree with all the advice from the other hams but I have experienced one more thing at least with my KX3. If I keep turning up the audio the indications go up to the required 4 to 5 bars than if I keep turning up the audio all the bars go away. I can see with a mic

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 FD Operations?

Hi to the group I know this is long so if you are not interested in Solar Field Days please hit delete. I am late telling about my experience with Field Day but I had so much research going that I wanted to wait until after my two week vacation to tell you all about it. I have been using

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility

Hi to the group. I have not wanted to get into this discussion but I have had a similar problem with other programs and will throw this out just in case it is your problem. If you have a second monitor and display that program on the second monitor the program will not show up on the main

Re: [Elecraft] Multiple KUSB Connects

Hi to the group again I have a USB hub with a USB to rs232 for my K3 and another for my KX3. I have never tried to run both at the same time but they have both been on the same hub for 2 years and they always work, Port 4 for one, Port 7 for the other and Port 5 for the WinKeyer USB which I

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Options

Hi Ted and the group I built my K2 in the spring of 2000 and put in most every option that was offered. I had the KAF2 first and kept it when I bought the KDSP2. I am glad I kept it as after a year or so I went back from the KDSP2 to the KAF2. I just never did like the sound of the KDSP2 and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs K3s..."to be or not to be an "s"

Hi Don and the group This is not telling you to get a smart phone but this idea may help with communication between you and your wife. My son showed me a personal cell phone relay that uses your internet connection and hooks into the cell phone network. He works for a small company and they

Re: [Elecraft] What crystal filter do you use the most?

Hi to the gang My vote would be for the 400 hz filter. I ordered one for my K3s and like it. 73 Ken W0CZ w0cz at i29 dot net Sent from my iPad > On Sep 28, 2015, at 9:57 AM, dw wrote: > > Hello gang, > Just ordered my first K3. > I haven't ordered any filters or

Re: [Elecraft] What crystal filter do you use the most?

Hi to the Gang This is a subjective question but after using a 500 hz and 200 hz filter for 7 years I ordered a 400 filter for my K3s. The main reason is it works well for both CW and RTTY and of course the DSP does all the rest. I also ordered a 2.1 khz filter so if I go past 400 hz I get

Re: [Elecraft] Best way to make comparative antenna signal strength measurements using K3 (and P3)

Hi Bill The P3 does follow the antenna you have selected. I just verified it again but I have a beam and a vertical and have compared them that way for years. The AFV function is set by the follow steps TAP DISP/METER Turn the B VFO nob to select AFV and wait several seconds for it to

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Utility problem

> > Ken - > > I can duplicate your problem on my Win10 Pro setup. Elecraft support is > supp...@elecraft.com. > > 73, Mike NF4L > > >> On Dec 7, 2015, at 9:05 AM, Kenneth Christiansen <w...@i29.net> wrote: >> >> Hi to the group >> &

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Utility problem

Hi to the group I was helping a friend get on PSK31 and discovered I have a problem with the Elecraft K3 Utility program revision 1.15.8.18, my K3s sn 10329 and my HP 64 bit laptop running the latest updates of Windows 10 Home. Everything works OK until I click PSK 31 or RTTY and Options. If i

Re: [Elecraft] K3S and FLDigi

Hi Chris FLDIGI works on my Win 10 lap top and K3S with no other sound card. It also works through a USB hub along with my keyboard, mouse, and Winkeyer. Good luck Ken w0cz Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2016, at 9:31 AM, Chris Kimball wrote: > > Is there any need to use

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B pricing (was: Re: K3IOB)

Hi to the group I am pleased I decided to get my K3s SN 10329 instead of waiting for the parts to upgrade my early K3 457. I don't think my cost was all that much different as I found a buyer for my K3 with all the upgrades I had put in over the years including the sync board. I have now used

Re: [Elecraft] K2 s/n 7637 Completed Today

Hi Dauer and the group I built my K2 in 2000 and used it until I donated it to a local high school in 2013. I used Spectrogram and Windows in the early years but changed to FLDIGI and used the FFT option for the spectrum display in the later years and still use it today with my K3s and KX3 if

Re: [Elecraft] Can't get KXPA100 to turn on when PX3 is attached after SOTA trip.

Hi Terry I never saw anyone answer your question and I just got home from work so I could not do it earlier. I just took my KX3, PX3 and PA3 camping this week end and had the exact same problem you describe. I had one cable in the wrong place so here is what you need to make sure you do. The

[Elecraft] MFJ-4416B Battery Booster RF sensing

Hi to the group. I had a good time working field day QRP Battery and made 119 5 watt CW contacts using a solar panel for charging etc. I plan to go on vacation in about a week and bought a MFJ-4416B battery booster to use with my KX3 and KPA100 in my camper. I see a SO239 jack on the booster

[Elecraft] PIGREMOTE and other questions for the group

Hi to the group We are having our January thaw here in North Dakota and that gets me to thinking about another camping season. Technology changes every day and I am thinking of setting my home K3S to operate remotely from my camper. I would use a Verizon hot spot on each end to communicate as

Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer Switches

Hi to the group I have a 40 year old Sears chain drive door opener with two Cree led bulbs. They have been there for over 2 years with no problem using the remote. Every bulb in my house except the oven and refrigerator has been replaced by Cree led bulbs. I have run my K3 and P3 on each

Re: [Elecraft] WTB: K3/0 Mini

Hi Bill I know this is not the exact answer to your question but I plan to operate my home K3S this summer from my camping locations using the Verizon network. My solution may work for you too. I bought the PIGREMOTE from PIGNOLOGY and so far have it working within my house. I can send and

Re: [Elecraft] Tuning procedure for KX3, KXPA100 and KAT500?

perfectly together at 25 watts for tuning than the full 500 watts after it is tuned. My friend does not have a K3S so we need to make the KX3 and KXPA100 work. Thank you KEN. W0CZ w...@i29.net Sent from my iPad > On Jan 25, 2017, at 1:45 PM, Kenneth Christiansen <w...@i29.net> wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Tuning procedure for KX3, KXPA100 and KAT500?

know later how we come out. 73 Ken. W0CZ w...@i29.net Sent from my iPad > On Jan 25, 2017, at 1:45 PM, Kenneth Christiansen <w...@i29.net> wrote: > > Hi to the group > > I have a friend with the following equipment. > KX3 with built in tuner. > KXPA100 with built

[Elecraft] Tuning procedure for KX3, KXPA100 and KAT500?

Hi to the group I have a friend with the following equipment. KX3 with built in tuner. KXPA100 with built in tuner. KPA500 KAT500 50 ft of LMR400 coax R9 vertical. The KPA500 is not in the circuit at this time. We try to tune the KPA500 using the station set for 20 watts and a hand key. The

Re: [Elecraft] Tuning procedure for KX3, KXPA100 and KAT500?

please get back to me and let me know how you are doing it. To everyone else thank you for the band width and suggestions. I consider this closed. 73 Ken W0CZ w...@i29.net Sent from my iPad > On Jan 25, 2017, at 1:45 PM, Kenneth Christiansen <w...@i29.net> wrote: > > Hi to the gr

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net options

Hi Brian Sorry for the alligator operation. I usually do not call with the 500 watts but turn it on during a QSO if needed. My noise was low last night for being in my location but it is never low compared to camping. I thought I might have heard something but could not see it on the P3 or

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3][PX3SVGA][P3] PX3 to SVGA Large Screen; and Decoded Text to Native P3 Screen

Hi to the group I have wanted option 2 for several years. I have asked for it a couple of times but never heard anything back. My shack is small and my portable operation is even smaller. I always send with macros but trying to read the small screen on the K3S is a problem. I have a KX3 and

[Elecraft] Elecraft black friday

I have been thinking about a KPA500 and KAT500 for quite some time and appreciate saving $130 and the ability to save even more by getting the kit versions. Thank you Elecraft and I hope everyone has as fine a Christmas present. 73 and good luck Ken. W0CZ Sent from my iPad

[Elecraft] Paper Tape CW sender

Hi to the group. My silent key friend's XYL has a paper tape morse code device and we would like to donate it to a museum. It is in a nice looking wood box. It has one paper tape, a hand crank on the side of the box and should be saved as an important piece of history. His XYL and I are both

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net options

Hi Kevin and the group I tried to call the ECN tonight. At 23:00 on 14.050 and again on at 02:00 on 7.045. I did not hear any answers although I do have a high noise background living in the City. My P3 said -110 on 20 and -105 on 40. I was running 500 watts from my K line to my Hy-Tower

Re: [Elecraft] RF in Microphone

Hi Jim The answer to your problem is you have a bad FET in the final of your K3S. I had the same problem and my K3S is at Elecraft right now being repaired. The distortion above the 12 watt level is the clue. I also have the KPA500 and the KAT500 and I had a problem with my antenna that it

[Elecraft] W0CZ camping notes

Hi to the group I have been busy camping with my KX3,KXPA100, 12 volt battery and solar power. I will comment on things that have worked out well for me. I have a 16 foot Scamp travel trailer. There are pictures on QRZ.COM for W0CZ My antenna is a vertical which is 33 ft of speaker wire

Re: [Elecraft] Selectivity

Hi Roger You can not send information to the list in any format other than plain ASC TEXT. Please make that change so we can read your question and try to get you an answer. 73 and good luck. Ken. W0CZ Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2018, at 2:55 PM, Roger D Johnson

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] New DSP features?

H Wayne I like the way the KX3 will let me use the automatic spot on the receiver only when the RIT is on. I have always wished the K3 and K3S would do the same thing as the automatic spot works so well but I do not want to move the transmitter at the same time with the RIT on. That is the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500...standby vs. operate

I have a Kill A Watt meter. Plugging the kpa 500 in with front switch off draws 7 watts. Standby draws 12 watts and operate draws 13 watts. 500 watts out on 20 meters draws 1,140 watts. Hope that helps. Ken. W0CZ w0cz@i29. Net Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 27, 2019, at 11:38 AM, Macy

Re: [Elecraft] MFJ 1234

Hi Jim I bought a 1234 in March of 2020. I am using this iPhone 10 XR and NO-IP to control it from remote locations. CW worked right away and SSB needed three menu changes to the K3S. The monitor for SSB must be set to minimum, MIC+LIN must be set to off and MIC SEL must be set to LInE In. I

Re: [Elecraft] MFJ 1234

ow do you turn the K3S on? > > t u 73 Dwight NS9I > >> On 6/14/2020 12:28 PM, Kenneth Christiansen wrote: >> Hi Jim >> I bought a 1234 in March of 2020. >> I am using this iPhone 10 XR and NO-IP to control it from remote locations. >> CW worked right a

[Elecraft] What I need and meant

I want a Windows 10 computer that I can run the N3FJP logging program and draws about the same current from a 12 volt solar charged battery as my iPad does. I wish there was a way to be able to run N3FJP on my iPad. That is all I want so don’t wast the band width arguing about anything else .

[Elecraft] Rig for camper

I managed to lose the EMAIL from the ham that wanted to sell his K3S and get a KX3 setup for his motor home. I have been using Elecraft rigs for camping for the last 23 years and sure do like them. I have a 100 w K3S with built in tuner, cw filters, the upgraded low noise etc. I have a K4 at

[Elecraft] K4 thoughts after 3 months of use.

I ordered my K4 the first part of March 2022 and received it the middle of July 2022. I ordered it with the 100 watt amplifier and antenna tuner. I have a great K3S with the matching panadapter, 100 watt amplifier and antenna tuner. I kept this radio and promoted it to my camper. I also have