[Elecraft] 25A power supply question

Hello to the list from a first-time poster. I have a KX3, and have a KXPA100 amplifier on order. I see that my 20A Tripp-Lite linear power supply isn't sufficient to power both of these, so I'm researching other supplies. Astron seems to be the gold standard, but I also see some MFJ

Re: [Elecraft] 25A power supply question

Peter Chamalian W1RM wrote: I went through the same thing last year. I was using a Astron 50 amp supply but the heat it threw was driving me out of the shack. After research, and the strong recommendation of several K3 owners, I purchased two Powerwrex SS-30DV. These are 25 amp continuous

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Installing PL-259's

Ken G Kopp wrote: Use a taper reamer to enlarge the four solder holes in the body of the connector as much as possible. The holes will then be the diameter of the U-shaped area in the connector body, making soldering iron contact with the previously tinned braid much easier. This is an

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Puter logging help

On 6/7/2016 1:59 PM, Bob N3MNT wrote: The program is N3FJP. I use Scott's Amateur Contact Log (ACL) for general logging, and like it a lot. It talked to my KX3 and it talks to my K3s. I bought Scott's entire suite of software licenses, and used a couple

Re: [Elecraft] Cannot connect to K3S utillity

On 6/13/2016 10:05 AM, Leroy Marion wrote: I am the proud owner of K3S SN 10823. After sleeping on it, I still cannot get the Utility to connect. My computer sees The radio is on COM5. I have turned off everything else connected, the amp, tuner and P3. Is COM5 a serial port or USB? If

Re: [Elecraft] Suggested KX3 "upgrade"

On 5/30/2016 7:27 PM, Jim Rodenkirch wrote: Wayne/Eric: I do lots of "runs" during contests and after completing a CQ run and waiting for the "next cycle" I find, often, when a station returns my CQ, if I hit a dit key to cancel the "beacon mode," the calling station stops sending (he heard my

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Remote Power On/Off

On 5/30/2016 8:36 PM, Ron Castro wrote: I'm setting my K3 up at a remote facility where I can turn the 12 VDC power supply on and off remotely, but if I turn it off, the K3 shuts down and can't be started without using the Remote Power On/Off on pin 8 of the ACC connector. My question: Since I

Re: [Elecraft] Need information

On 5/26/2016 3:14 PM, Richard W Hemingway wrote: I have a K3S which I think is great, however, I have a problem. I mostly operate PSK. I do this through fldigi in a computer (Mac) and with SignaLink USB. However I have been unable to TX to the K3S with Fldigi (also with Coco Modem).

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

On 5/31/2016 11:40 AM, Mike Kasrich wrote: Has anyone put together a KX-3 kit. Is any more or less involved that putting together a K-3? I assembled both. The K3 is more involved than the KX3, but both were straightforward. The instructions and parts lists are top-notch for both rigs.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Signallink

On 5/29/2016 4:45 PM, Ross wrote: ...the Signallink is working perfectly, it produces the output and keys the k3, but I cannot get any audio, the line in and lineout plugs are in the correct positions on the k3. So can someone please guide me as to what could be wrong, would it be the settings

Re: [Elecraft] Performance of internal USB sound system compared to external one?

On 6/14/2016 2:50 PM, Robert Wood wrote: also curious if anyone has used the USB audio into MMTTY or 2Tone for decoding RTTY and your report ? I use the K3s internal USB sound card for RTTY with MMTTY, and PSK-31 with FLDigi. It works fine, RX and TX, with both programs. Also, the MMTTY

Re: [Elecraft] OT KX2/KX3 Logging Program Q

On 6/21/2016 1:39 PM, Jim GM wrote: N1MM is a nice program but I need a second com port and an interface to send CW. RumLog on the Mac only needs one. N1MM is a contest logger, so I assume you need to send CW in contests, not general QSOs. So here is the Question. Since the Micorsoft

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100- How impactful to making contacts?

On 6/21/2016 1:08 PM, Road Runner wrote: Have had my KX3 for a couple of weeks and love it. Biggest issue I have is even at 15 watts, unless conditions are right, I am having issues making DX contacts. CW or SSB? The mode makes a huge difference. So my question is for those of you that have

Re: [Elecraft] Base Station

On 6/20/2016 7:03 PM, Enzo Adrian-Reyes wrote: So any body here have any experience on running their KX3 as their main base station? if so how well does it do? Would a k3s be better? what advantage would I have with the K3S (baseline) compared to an upgraded KX3 (ATU, 2m, Roof filters fitted)

[Elecraft] For Sale: SP3 External Speaker

UPS just delivered my K3s kit s/n 10727. 8^) What was I thinking?! I foolishly ordered an SP3 external speaker without checking where I would put it. There is no place for it, so I'm selling it. The speaker is still in its factory-sealed carton, ready to ship to you. I paid $179.95 plus

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

On 4/6/2016 2:44 PM, EricJ wrote: Looks identical to the wirewrap tools that were around ~30+ years ago or so. I still have one as the fine wire is great for making minor PCB changes or repairs. Never thought to load it with enamel wire as you do. It would make it even easier to make those

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: SP3 External Speaker

On 4/5/2016 2:44 PM, Mike Dodd wrote: The SP3 has been sold. Thanks, Henry. -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft KX3 + KXPA100 @ 100W Elecraft PX3 panadapter Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf.mdodd.com __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] K3s AFSK frequencies

Hello to the group. I just put my new K3s/100 into service, and have a question about the Mark frequency to use with AFSK. Before the K3s, I used a SignaLink with my KX3 and MMTTY. With that setup, I set MMTTY to use 915 Hz for the Mark frequency, and everything worked fine. Fiddling with the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 COM Port Not Working

On 4/5/2016 11:45 PM, N8NCR wrote: Unfortunately I think I found the problem. A USB 3.0 port may have fried both KXUSB cables. I found a 3rd KXUSB cable I had hiding in storage, hooked it up to the KX3 and laptop and it worked immediately. Try the original KXUSB cable again. On my Win 8.1

Re: [Elecraft] Stripping toroid leads

On 4/6/2016 11:13 AM, Dave Heil wrote: ...eight enameled leads off the bench. He then straightened the leads and dipped them all about 3/8" into a solder pot. Remember Vector's "wiring pencil?" You used it to wire a breadboard with #32 enameled

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadaptor

On 4/2/2016 4:29 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: What is the secret to using a P3 during major contests? I'll echo what others have said about finding signals for S, and I'll also add that I use it for locating and tuning RTTY signals. It takes a bit of practice to get used to tuning the twin peaks

[Elecraft] Equipment on top of K3?

I'm eagerly awaiting delivery of a K3s/100 kit on Tuesday. I didn't order the P3 panadapter, but plan to in a few months. Is it allowed to place the P3 on top of the K3? I see ventilation slots in the top panel, but I think the P3 has feet that elevate it. Is there enough clearance for

Re: [Elecraft] Equipment on top of K3?

On 4/1/2016 10:22 PM, Jim Brown wrote: Yes, that works fine, and it's how mine are mounted. I use Velcro tabs to keep the P3 from sliding back -- I use the tilt-bale on the bottom of the K3 to place it at a good viewing and operating angle. Thanks to all who replied here and off-list as well.

[Elecraft] P3 Panadapter size

While eagerly awaiting delivery of my K3s kit on Tuesday, I built a cardboard mockup of it and the P3 panadapter to see how they will fit on my desk. I was surprised to discover that the screen is the same size as the one in the PX3 I've been using with

[Elecraft] AFSK-A with K3s

Thanks to all who replied off-list to my question about choosing a Mark frequency. Now on to a new question Last night I was receiving RTTY using MMTTY and the AFSK-A mode on the K3s. This morning I am trying to get the K3s to transmit, but not having much luck. I'm using the internal

Re: [Elecraft] AFSK-A with K3s

Various people wrote: VOX on? You need some way for MMTTY to switch the K3S between receive and transmit. Sigh Please excuse my frustration. My original posting was clear: MMTTY _is_ putting the K3s into transmit and _is_ sending tones to the built-in sound card. I can hear the tones

Re: [Elecraft] AFSK-A with K3s

OK, I think I have it straight now. Thanks to all, and especially to Gene, N9TF who emailed me off-list. For the benefit of all, here is what I learned today: I _do_ need to turn on VOX if I want to use a logging program that grabs the USB control port (COM5 in my case). I had MMTTY set up to

Re: [Elecraft] AFSK-A with K3s

On 4/20/2016 2:29 PM, Gary Smith wrote: Now I have the K3s set to use AFSK A so that I don't need to have additional hardware/connections and no longer use the paddles to send, only MMTTY. When I use MMTTY I have to have the PTT-KEY set to OFF-OFF. When I switch to N1MM I have to have it set

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

On 4/26/2016 8:35 PM, Nr4c wrote: Hmmm. A 100 Watt KX3 isn't that far from the price of a 100 Watt K3S. Indeed. However, after using my KX3/PX3/KPXA100 for thousands of Qs, I bought a K3s. The KX3 is retired into shielded wrappings, in case of an emergency. I sold the PX3 and KXPA100.

[Elecraft] P3 SVGA questions

After being disappointed by the P3's inability to display decode CW and data text (as the PX3 does) without the SVGA option (that's definitely the BOO of the week!), I am now searching for a tiny monitor that won't wipe out half my remaining desk space. I have a couple of questions: 1. I

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Mobile operation "bible"

On 4/21/2016 9:38 PM, NK6A-Don Minkoff wrote: Hi Eric, My neighbor Ernie, N6HY, won the K3s at the DX convention last Sat. I believe Doug mentioned it came with the MH2 mic. Was it suppose to? I am thinking of making him an offer. The mic is a $59.95 option.

Re: [Elecraft] WTB K3

On 5/24/2016 12:29 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Tue,5/24/2016 5:51 AM, JJ wrote: But there are times I would like to have 100 watts to rag chew in SSB as well. Have you considered adding a KXPA100 to your KX3? It's perfectly integrated, no taking it off line or putting it on line -- just turn the

Re: [Elecraft] RFI and Direct tv or Dish network

On 5/17/2016 4:15 PM, w9hak wrote: I am contemplating dropping TWC and going to a satellite system. Any advice on rfi would be appreciated. We have DirecTV, and there is no interference from my K3s on 80-6M. Also, the DirecTV receiver does not interfere with ham band reception. -- 73, Mike

Re: [Elecraft] New KX2?

On 5/18/2016 8:53 AM, a...@juno.com wrote: So how do I order a KX2? I didn't know there IS a KX2. The KX1 is here: -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft K3s/100 Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf.mdodd.com

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY

On 5/1/2016 7:33 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Gerald, Can I assume a K3S or a K3 that has been upgraded with the KIO3B? The "built-in" soundcard on your K3S is like an external soundcard. You will not use the internal soundcard on the computer, but use that USB "soundcard" instead for the data

Re: [Elecraft] Power-On message

On 5/1/2016 11:53 AM, Ron Reis wrote: Can't seem to find out how to change the power-on message in the manual. Hints? Use the utility. -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft K3s/100 Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf.mdodd.com

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY

On 5/1/2016 8:15 PM, Wes wrote: Allow me to add a dissenting voice. I found it much easier (with admittedly more clutter) to set proper audio/ALC levels with my K3 and the computer sound card than I do with my K3S and the built in sound card/USB interface. There are other issues related to

Re: [Elecraft] K3S 10684 DISPLAY BLANK

On 5/6/2016 10:00 PM, Ron Durie wrote: The new board arrive just under 48 hrs. from when it was requested, [...] Unbelievable service from Elecraft and USPS. I will send the bad board back to Elecraft Monday. I too had excellent support from Elecraft, receiving a replacement KAT3-A in two

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

The K-Pod datasheet says, "A USB port is provided on the K-Pod for firmware updates and future station control uses." Does this mean I can connect the USB cable to my PC only when I want to upgrade the firmware using the K-Pod Utility? Or must the USB be always connected? Thanks, Wayne. --

[Elecraft] P3 CW/data text decode?

I just upgraded from a KX3/PX3 to a K3s/P3. On my PX3, I could hold a key (LABELS?) to get a two-line display of characters the KX3 decoded in CW and data modes. I can't find this feature on my P3. Is it there? The only place the owner's manual mentions text decode is in the SVGA section. I

Re: [Elecraft] Headset PTT Options

On 4/15/2016 11:34 PM, Mike Walkington wrote: All, (4) PTT foot switch. What about your preference for enabling several (ie pickle and foot switch) of these in parallel I use (4) PTT foot switch. I don't understand your "in parallel" question. I have one foot switch plugged into the K3's

Re: [Elecraft] K3s USB sound card problem

On 7/21/2018 10:23 AM, Glenn Anderson wrote: Make sure that you have the K3 sound card selected as the output sound device in MMTTY. Yes. I forgot to mention that. If I select the PC speakers as the output device and hit TX in MMTTY, I can hear the FSK tones. But if I select USB Audio Codec

[Elecraft] K3s USB sound card problem

I'm trying to get my K3s with built-in USB sound card working with MMTTY in data mode AFSK A. I had this set up and working FB in the past, but now I can't transmit. Since the last time I used RTTY, I have installed a KPA500 and KAT500, with their associated factory cabling. But Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3s configuration question

When operating RTTY contests like NAQP, I like to run my KPA500 at 100W, vs. running the K3s at full power. Reason: both the K3 and the KPA run their final amps cooler. Usually I have my K3s configured for 100W when the KPA500 is off on on Standby, and configured to drive the KPA at 500W when

[Elecraft] K3S Fault 9?

Trying to work the WAE SSB contest this evening, my KPA500 and KAT500 showed high SWR. When I hit TUNE on the K3s the KAT tuned OK, but a couple of times the K3s displayed FAULT 9. I looked through the K3s docs, and I didn't find any reference to faults. Can someone point me in the right

[Elecraft] K3s/KPA500 communication issue?

Occasionally it seems my K3s doesn't know the STBY/OPER state of my KPA500. I also have a KAT500 for my Carolina Windom. Here's the first scenario: K3 in CW mode. I put the KPA in STBY and hit TUNE on the KAT and on the K3. When the tune is complete, I send one dash and note the 100W LED on

Re: [Elecraft] K3s/KPA500 communication issue?

Thanks to all who offered suggestions. Let me touch on some: * CONFIG:PWR SET is PEr bAnd - Was and is. * Reload firmware - Done; no change. * TX GAIN CAL on the K3 - Not yet; will look into this. * Plug/replug cables - On the to-do list. * Other software sending commands - The problem has

[Elecraft] FTDI driver on Win10

My K3s, KPA500, and KAT500 are connected to my Win 8.1 Pro PC, and everything works fine. I am about to replace the Win 8.1 box with a Win 10 Pro box, and need to connect the Elecraft equipment to it. QUESTION: I have a PDF document, "Application Note AN_396 FTDI Drivers Installation Guide

Re: [Elecraft] FTDI driver on Win10

Thanks for all the info and advice, both here and off-list. I will install the current driver from the FTDI website. I've done it several times for Elecraft and astronomy equipment, and it's easy. No reason not to do it. 73, Mike N4CF

Re: [Elecraft] Plug on KPA-1500

On 8/5/2021 1:18 PM, Mike Dodd wrote: So if you want to run a KPA1500 from 120V, tell the electrician the current draw at 120V, and ask him about running a 30A 120V circuit to a 30A receptacle. Oops! I just looked at the KPA1500 specifications and found this for Supply Voltage and Current

Re: [Elecraft] Plug on KPA-1500

I am in a bit of a situation here… in trying to get a 240 V circuit wired for the shack to fit the plug coming from my KPA1500, the electrician tells me that it is a 120 V plug, and that is it against the law for him to wire a socket for that to 240 V. That's a little odd. Where I've had

Re: [Elecraft] K4 list?

elecraft...@groups.io Thanks to all who replied. I just joined. Didn't know it was on groups.io. --- Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] K4 list?

Is there a separate Elecraft list devoted to the K4? I don't heard that there is, but I don't see one listed on 73, Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3s not transmitting AFSK

It's all working now, and I can't explain why. Rich VE3KI sent me a suggestion off-list to try the Windows 10 Sound Control Panel. The ONLY thing I did there was select the USB CODEC, check that the playback level was not 0, and click the Test Device button. That produced a few tones, and

[Elecraft] K3s not transmitting AFSK

Here I am in the middle of WAE RTTY, and suddenly my K3s is not transmitting RF on AFSK A. Here's my configuration: * Built-in USB sound card * N1MM+ with MMTTY engine * MODE is set to DATA * DATA MD set to AFSK A * PWR is set to 100W * LCD and MMTTY decode RTTY signals correctly * TEST mode is

Re: [Elecraft] K3s USB sound card not receiving MMTTY audio

On 1/9/2022 2:47 AM, Wes wrote: Does the tone in MMTTY match the tone set in the K3? I don't understand what K3 tone you're referring to. will you please clarify? The bottom line is, the K3 is not receiving audio tones from MMTTY. MMTTY decodes received RTTY through the USB codec, so I

Re: [Elecraft] K3s USB sound card not receiving MMTTY audio

Aargh! Aargh! Aargh! (Sound of head banging on desk.) The problem was that I did not have the K3s set to use the line input! I.e., MAIN:MIC SEL menu entry was not set to LINE IN. I feel stupid for overlooking this setting, but honestly I don't remember doing it in the past when setting up

Re: [Elecraft] K3s USB sound card not receiving MMTTY audio

On 1/9/2022 11:10 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Use *AFSK_A* data submode for RTTY.  Then you can select MENU:MIC SEL = Line In for RTTY and leave MENU:MIC SEL= on one of the mic settings for USB/LSB/AM/FM.  The input will be selected automatically based on mode. That's what I remember, and

Re: [Elecraft] K3s USB sound card not receiving MMTTY audio

On 1/10/2022 2:50 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: You can eliminate this problem in the future by just leaving it on LINE IN all the time.  Of course, that makes phone hard but it works for me.  I believe the MIC=LINE IN is automatically set when I select DATA MD = AFSK-A, so it's a puzzle to me why

[Elecraft] K3s USB sound card not receiving MMTTY audio

I have had the built-in SUB sound card in my K3s working with MMTTY in AFSK A mode in the past, but now it does not produce TX tones when MMTTY transmits. MMTTY is set up to use the USB Audio Codec in RX and TX, and can decode RTTY signals. When I click the TX button, the K3s goes into

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 thread

On 9/6/2023 11:31 AM, Neil Smith wrote: Hi guys, It sounds like there might be a KX* specific thread for Elecraft products. As a KX2 owner I’d be interested in joining that. Can someone send me the link to sign up over there? Go to then click "Find or

Re: [Elecraft] K4 discussion on groups.io

On 10/26/2023 9:52 AM, Mark Musick wrote: Hi Magnus, I take it you are not familiar with groups.io so first groups.io is a web-based collective of lots of different reflectors. Someone else can probably give a better description. I think your description is great! It covers the information

Re: [Elecraft] K4 discussion on groups.io

On 10/26/2023 10:08 AM, Mike Dodd wrote: Next to each group name is a link to open a page where you can set your email preferences; see the attached screen shot. I guess this group doesn't allow attachments, so the screen shot didn't come through. Just go to your group list, and the link

Re: [Elecraft] k pod repair

On 10/21/2022 10:34 AM, bill steffey ny9h wrote: one of my f switches is intermittent...    reloading the macro did not help at all anyone know the mouser or digikey part number I don't know, but a search on Mouser for pushbuttons, PCB-mount, off/(on) turned up 900+ results. These

[Elecraft] K-POD LED 4 control

The P-POD Owner's Manual says on page 11, that LED 4 is always under user control, and KPLED4ON; turns LED 4 on. On my K4 I assigned KPLED4ON; to K-pod.7T but pressing F7 on the K-POD does not turn on LED 4. Am I missing something, or does this macro not work? --- Mike N4CF

[Elecraft] KAT500 frequency memories question

I asked this in the KPA500 group, but it probably was too far off-topic, so I'll try here. I have a K4D/KPA500/KAT500. If I use the KAT utility program to save the configuration, are the frequency memories' settings also save in the config file? So, if for some reason I need to restore a

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 frequency memories question

On 10/1/2022 11:37 PM, Jack Brindle wrote: There is a KPA500 group? It's on groups.io: --- Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Attachments

Does this list allow attachments to emails? I posted a couple of hours ago with two photos attached, but it hasn't shown up yet. If not, I'll put the photos on my website and post again with a link. Thanks. Mike N4CF __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Attachments

On 10/2/2022 1:24 PM, Julia Tuttle wrote: I believe it does not forward attachments. Thanks. I'll put together a new Web page. --- Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K-POD convenience tweaks

Trying again with no attachments. :-) I used my 3D printer to make a couple of tweaks to my new K-POD. This page shows them. Comments welcome. 73, mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / N1MM Keying and rig control

On 10/14/2022 11:59 AM, Lee Hiers wrote: My method is to use the RS232 port on the K3 to an Elecraft cable that converts to USB to the computer for rig control and use a WinKeyer USB for keying. I think some people use the USB connection for both rig control and keying, but I like the separate

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

On 11/1/2022 5:12 PM, Bernie and Cheryl wrote: I'm thinking about one of the Heil microphones (either the Heil Gold or the Heil HM-10XD) but am willing to look at anything else someone may recommend. My Heil GM5 worked FB on my K3s and also on my new K4D. I also have a Yamaha CM500 headset

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft 80M SSB Net Announcement

On 12/25/2022 3:23 PM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Please join us on 3784 kHz (NOTE THE NEW FREQUENCY), 9PM ET Sunday (0200Z Monday). Was the net called? I was on-frequency between 8:55PM and 9:10PM, and heard nothing but S3 band noise. --- Mike N4CF

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones

On 11/17/2022 9:54 AM, Jim KO5V wrote: I recently purchased the Yamaha CM 500 headphones. I think the "headphone part" works very well, but they won't stay adjusted - the plastic friction parts are just too loose. I'm not nitpicking here, it's a real problem. Scroll to the bottom of this

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones

On 11/18/2022 9:24 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote: All I did was wear out the bonded pleather, but liked the phones so much I bought new velour earpads for them that cost nearly as much as the headphones originally cost, hi. This page shows how I replaced

[Elecraft] K-POD LED command not working

I have a new K-POD connected to a K4D, and several macros assigned to switchesF1-F8 operate correctly. Now I want to turn LED 4 on and off. The K-POD user manual says: "...LED 4 is always under user control. The following commands are used: KPLED4ON; turns LED 4 on KPLED4OFF; turns led 4

Re: [Elecraft] Power to the Tuner

On 1/8/2023 10:35 PM, Richard wrote: Normally, the KAT500 takes its DC power from the K3S. The easiest way to power the KAT500 when using it with the 7300 is the have to K3S powered up but not connected to any of the antennas. I do it differently. I power the K3 (now K4) _and_ the KAT500 from

Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Contesting

On 11/9/2022 6:18 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: Al, if you called CQ at 30WPM and they answered at 45WPM and you had to ask for repeats, you are not the lid! I'll toss in my two cents I have fair-to-middlin' CW skills, and I've operated a lot of CW contests. I was surprised and disappointed

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 Combo For Sale.

On 3/2/2023 12:14 PM, Ramon Batista wrote: Prefer Local Pick-Up Or Meet Up To 100 Miles QTH? My QRZ Information Is Up To Date And your call sign is?? --- Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] CM 500 Ear Covers

On 5/2/2023 10:24 AM, Paul Ecker wrote: Realize this subject has been around before, most of postings in archives are dated. Does anyone have a good current source for replacement ear covers for the Yamaha CM 500 Headset? Check eBay. Here's what I did with a $6 pair:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 manual page 14 regardincg "TUNE".

On 2/4/2023 1:46 PM, JEROME SODUS wrote: Normally, "CW" means morse-code. But, in this instance, am I correct in thinking it stands for "continuous wave" or, in other words, an unmodulated FM signal (constant carrier and amplitude)? Yes; "CONTINUOUS wave." It's not really an unmodulated

Re: [Elecraft] K4 and Yamaha CM-500 Mic?

On 7/30/2023 7:40 PM, Oscar Staudt wrote: When I got my K4D a month ago, I unplugged my Yamaha CM-500 mic and headphones from my K3, and plugged them into the back of my K4. I set the mic input to rear, and mic bias on. I expected the mic to perform like it had in the K3. I attempted to get

Re: [Elecraft] Attempted KX2 purchase!

On 6/23/2023 8:43 PM, David Gilbert wrote: QRZ.com indicates K7CUU is a quite elderly QRP fan who owns a KX2, according to you the ad says he is ill, and assuming you sent the check to his listed address the most you could logically assume is that his wife doesn't read his emails. That's

Re: [Elecraft] CM 500 Ear Covers

For the benefit of others, the earphone cups of the CM-500 are 98.4 mm (3 7/8") x 93.6 (3 11/16") - a standard 100 or 105 mm (round) headphone pad should work.  However, since the screws holding the headphones together are located under the cushions and the cushions are clamped between the face

Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 + KPA-500 / SWR Thresholds

On 1/1/2024 11:15 PM, Andy Durbin wrote: "Do you have a K-Pod button programmed to do all this?" No, it's code in an Arduino Mega 256 than sequences a couple of state machines Very interesting. I'm sure I could program something similar, but given how infrequently I need to re-train my

Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 + KPA-500 / SWR Thresholds

On 1/1/2024 9:33 PM, Andy Durbin wrote: ...I can auto train a complete band with one button push. What button is that, Andy? I set up a spreadsheet that shows the frequency steps for the bands, and programmed a K-Pod button to bump the VFO by the correct delta, but I still need to tap the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - No sound from internal speaker

On 1/28/2024 6:12 PM, John Overbaugh wrote: I set up yesterday for field day, which I operate using a headset. At some point in setting up I realized my internal speaker is not working. No sound at all. Is there a hidden setting somewhere to disable it, or is it likely I've blown the speaker?

[Elecraft] Configure to send CW in SSB mode?

I just received a used K3 as a backup rig (had a K3s before the K4). The manual says, and I know 5his to be true, "You can transmit in CW when SSB mode is selected by just hitting the key or paddle." But when I hit my key in LSB mode, no CW is transmitted. Is there a CONFIG or MENU item I

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 no PC comms

On 3/11/2024 12:58 PM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: There is a 3.5mm stereo jack on the back of the KAT500 labeled 'PC Data'.  You need an Elecraft KXUSB cable, which is the same USB to serial cable used on the KX2, to talk to the KAT500 from your PC. Right. That's what I've been using since I

[Elecraft] KAT500 no PC comms

Elecraft is taking a l_o_n_g time to repair the USB port on my K4d, so I bought a used K3 (non-s) as a backup rig. It works fine, and interfaces correctly with my KPA500 and KAT500. (The KAT is already configured for all frequency steps on all bands, and I can hear the KAT relays click when I

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 no PC comms

On 3/11/2024 10:40 PM, Mike / K5JR wrote: The KAT serial port is MONO, not STEREO, as I (not so quickly) discovered Good to know. I'll try that myself. in face, I have an RS232-logic-level adapter I made for an Icom 746. So I'll just plug in a USB-RS232 cable, and plug the DB9 into my

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 no PC comms

On 3/11/2024 8:36 PM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: It turned out that the FET in the input side of the PC DATA jack was blown, likely from static charge at the 'super station' Thanks, Dave. I'll look into that, and ask Elecraft about it. 73, Mike N4CF

Re: [Elecraft] K3S help needed

On 3/20/2024 1:41 PM, Carol Richards wrote: I recently acquired a nice K3S and am having all sorts of problems; not rig problems. I just installed a win-keyer so that I can use the K3S with N1MM. The installation went fine but now I can no longer key the rig and get output Any thoughts or

Re: [Elecraft] PCB Cleaning - followup

On 3/5/2024 6:48 PM, Masadaman via Elecraft wrote: Unsubscribe me Unsubscribe yourself. Go to . Click "Directory of Lists. Scroll down to Elecraft, and click that name. Scroll down to "Elecraft Subscribers." Then look for "To unsubscribe from Elecraft, get a

Re: [Elecraft] CancelMe from list

On 3/13/2024 5:05 PM, Steve McKee wrote: Please remove me from this reflector, I'm only concerned with the KX3 and it components. Can you send me a link for that reflector please You have to unsubscribe yourself. Go to Try these KX3

Re: [Elecraft] K3S problem

On 3/22/2024 7:07 PM, Carol Richards wrote: Hello all, I wish to thank the few ops who responded to my initial request for help in getting my K3S to key. Unfortunately, I still have had no luck in curing my problem. Since I can’t seem to get any locals in nj to help, I am hoping someone out

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 239, Issue 12

On 3/30/2024 9:16 PM, Bob McGraw wrote: Perhaps a transmit gain calibration is in order. Sadly, the TX gain calibration did not solve the overshoot problem. 73, Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 239, Issue 12

On 3/30/2024 9:16 PM, Bob McGraw wrote: Did the fault occur immediately after a band change?  I occasionally see a slight  power overshoot from my K3S on the first transmission after a band change. No. It occurs after the KPA switches from STBY to OPER. With the KPA turned off, the overshoot

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO Friction

On 3/26/2024 10:21 AM, Joel Black wrote: I really thought about using the felt rings that you can get for 12 VDC battery terminals but wondered if anything’s on those rings (anti-corrosive) that would keep me from doing that. Otherwise, is there anything that anyone has found that works