[Elecraft] Elecraft insurance rate?

ade-in-USA products, what I don't like are surprises and obscure policies. Why can't they just state the rate (per X$) up front? Or do they have to consult the oracle to find out what the insurance rate is? Mike Parkes AB7RU __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] KX3 delta-f led stays on? question

Hey my first question for the list if anyone can help a new KX3 owner (serial #9852)... Have been slowly learning from the manual, and this is the first issue I can't seem to figure out. Apparently I did something to cause the Delta-f led to remain on. I am not in Split mode and there is no

[Elecraft] KX3 Delta-f issue solved

Okay I really feel dumb, I am using this outside and the way the daylight was reflecting or something gave the appearance it was sort of lit up. Sorry for that! This rig is a lot of fun! Even though the bands sound sorta quiet today... Mike ab7ru

[Elecraft] Is it my KX3/antenna or is it lousy band condx?

Okay I am reaching our to the Elecraft enthusiasts here for some feedback if anyone cares to chime in. I am just getting back on the air after years away from the hobby, so I am not that familiar with band conditions in general. It looks like the sunspot cycle is heading for the cellar (if it

[Elecraft] (no subject)

Hello Elecraft group, I don't own anything made by Elecraft yet however I have been shopping for an HF rig to get active again (I have been off the air for a number of years for personal reasons). I really like Elecraft's products, and I am intrigued by the 'software definable radio' possibilities

Re: [Elecraft] Is it my KX3/antenna or is it lousy band condx?

se my > mobile HF Hustler antenna and a pair of vice grip pliers to clamp the > insulated base to the rail around the balcony. Worked OK but I was also > running 100 watts. > > Good luck, let me know if I can assist. > > 73 > > Bob, K4TAX > > K3S s/n 10163 >

[Elecraft] KX3-2M SMA connector issue

I ordered the *KX3*-*2M for the KX3 and installed it yesterday, seems to be working great. However... now I have an issue with the SMA connector coming loose one me after only a few times placing the Elecraft 2m/440 whip antenna on and off.* *I was pretty careful to make sure the SMA antenna

Re: [Elecraft] KX3-2M SMA connector issue

> same problem. > > Jim/KA2RVO > > On Sun, Nov 19, 2017 at 9:49 PM, Mike Parkes <mspma...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I ordered the *KX3*-*2M for the KX3 and installed it yesterday, seems to >> be >> working great. However... now I have an issue with the SMA connector

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2M module SMA connector loosening

Ryan, I experienced the same issue on my kx3 also. I was able to tighten it down enough with a wrench to keep it snug so far, but still keep an eye on it. I also thought abt locktite but didn't like the idea of introducing non conductive material between the case and the jack. 73's Mike AB7RU On

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2M module SMA connector loosening

; > On Saturday, May 26, 2018, 9:36:26 AM PDT, Mike Parkes <mspma...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > Ryan, > I experienced the same issue on my kx3 also. I was able to tighten it down > enough with a wrench to keep it snug so far, but still keep an eye on it. I > also th

[Elecraft] Intermod filter for the KX3

Hey group I have an issue here and am wondering if a good band pass filter would help? I pick up so much sqawks and buzzing weird interference, grating machine sounds, on my KX3 on all HF bands, it is horrible in my setting (ground floor apartment in the city). I have the same issues on 2 meter

Re: [Elecraft] Intermod filter for the KX3

so > > always put a dummy load on the antenna a see if the noise is conducted or > > radiated. Just one more reason to go solar/battery in the field. > Yummmm. > > Mel, K6KBE with KX3 is all applications > > > > From: Wayne Burdick > > To: Mike Pa

Re: [Elecraft] Boldly OT: 6 meter Sporadic-E season and the FT-8 microjuggernaut

I miss Amtor! Long live ARQ modes. Of course the bands were in better shape in those days. Mike AB7RU On Fri, Jun 1, 2018, 10:00 AM Al Lorona wrote: > I wrote an April Fool's article back in like 1999 (I might still be able > to find it on dejanews) describing a make-believe ARRL contest which

[Elecraft] KX3 - RCL REQ when trying to channel hop (scan)?

I am trying to figure out what is causing RCL REQ to show up on the display when I am trying to scan channels (channel hopping is what the manual calls it) and not entering Scanning. For example, I have 28 memory channels assigned with local 2 meter repeater freqs. (*) prefix on the labels...

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - RCL REQ when trying to channel hop (scan)?

g) group. Make certain the memory for the channel you start on has an "*" in the label. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/4/2018 2:31 PM, Mike Parkes wrote: > I am trying to figure out what is causing RCL REQ to show up on the display > when I am trying to scan channels (channel hopping is what

[Elecraft] KX3: SMA connector issue

This is a somewhat minor issue but it seemed so weird I thought I would ask anyway. I have a Diamond dual band vhf/uhf antenna that I bought, it has an SMA connector, but when seated all the way on the KX3 VHF out, something is shorting out the signal. I have to back out on the connector a

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Scan Delay

Please add my name to that list as a feature req for the KX3. Channel hopping (scan) pause = x seconds/off. By comparison, the ft-817 uses 3/5/10 seconds as scan resume options + OFF. The kx3 resumes fairly quick after it stops on a signal. I never used scanning on HF but it comes in handy

[Elecraft] KX3 tip to help remove AA batteries

I have only used Eneloop AA batteries on my kx3, so not sure if its just them, but getting them out of the battery holder (on each end end) is difficult. So I cut a strip of coated paper from a catalog, and wrapped that around the end of battery on the + end and now I can pull them out easily.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 630 Meters

Ken What an awesome photo of your station on your website... hope 630m is open for you! I dont have 630 capability yet. Maybe one day. 73's Mike AB7RU On Sun, Apr 15, 2018, 9:24 AM Ken Roberson via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Running the K3 into 100w 630M Amp.I will be txing

[Elecraft] ES80 case fit KX3/PX3 with side KX panels?

I think this ES80 case with the KX3 and the PX3 and AX1 is the coolest thing ever, will the KX3 and PX3 with the KX side panels (with the acrylic fronts in place) fit okay in the the ES80? Tnx Mike AB7RU https://elecraft.com/products/es80_es80-kx3-carrying-case

[Elecraft] KX3 - PF1 shortcut interrupting transmitting

Well this is a strange one. I set one of the Programmable Function switches PF1 to turn the illumination of the display on and off which works fine as a shortcut (I like to keep the display of the KX3 off most of the time in the shack and was delighted to find I can set PF1 or PF2 to easily do

[Elecraft] MSD question for PX3

Hello group, happy holidays! Hey I am trying to get the PX3 working with a usb sd card reader (which works fine on the pc)... and when I plug this into the USB port on the px3 the display just freezes up, no "M" appears on the display. I have tried plugging this in both with and without an SD card

[Elecraft] KX3 - ERR KEY when using hand key

Hi everyone. Trying to get set up here with a hand key for the first time with the KX3. I acquired a key that came with a 1/4" plug, so I thought I could buy an adapter that would take this down to a 1/8" plug and avoid having to solder anything. The 1/8" plug is stereo, and the meter shows that

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - ERR KEY when using hand key

gt; hand key to one with a 1/8" stereo plug, and hook ground to the "SLEEVE" > and the KEY contact to the "TIP" of the stereo cable. All will work. > > Jim, W0EB > > -- Original Message -- > From: "Mike Parkes" > To: elecraft@mailman.q

[Elecraft] KX3 - Splitting receive audio between PC and external speaker?

I am interested in determining the best way to split out the KX3's receive audio for digital modes to an external speaker, so that if I want, I can listen to the band while running digital sound card modes. (Maybe I am just too old school, but my older rigs (like the IC-751a) could do this easily

[Elecraft] KX3 running warm even at very low power out

I have been experimenting with WSPR mode at 2-10 milliwatts of power out as measured by the WM-2 wattmeter. I notice that the back of the KX3 heat sinks are still fairly warm to the touch at such low power. It surprises me that the finals would still get that warm at this level of power out. Is

[Elecraft] PX3 Select knob not changing KX3 freq

I just finished putting together a new PX3 from kit, and have it connected to the KX3. Everything seems to be working, signals from the KX3 are showing up, and changing the KX3 vfo changes the displayed freq on the PX3. However, the SELECT knob on the PX3 is *not *changing the displayed freq on

[Elecraft] AX1 antenna - indoor performance initial results

Hello everyone in Elecraft land! I just wanted to share my initial results with the AX1 with my KX3 and I am happy to report contacts on 20 meters at 2 watts on the AX1 from indoors, the antenna just sitting on the table here in the shack! The contacts were on wspr mode and I was getting out, but

[Elecraft] KX3/PX3 on 2 meters

I have started running wspr mode on 2 meters using the KX3/PX3. I have not even tried using the PX3 on 2 meters til today as I am always on HF. I notice that I see nothing at all on the PX3 on 2 meters? It can't be the squelch because I am showing a signal coming off the speaker connection going

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/PX3 on 2 meters

Okay well I tried transmitting at 144.49 from my HT and yep! Sure enough a big orange signal on the PX3 so it seems to be working fine, I guess the 2 meter background noise is so much less than on HF apparently. It is certainly totally blank on the PX3 though without an actual signal. Mike AB7RU

[Elecraft] KX3 - After temperature compensation procedure - continues to show drift?

The other day I finally got up the nerve to perform the temp compensation procedure on my KX3. The process went fine as far as I could tell (the Elecraft instructions we great), I tried very hard to limit the temp rise to only one degree every min or two. So then this morning, I am looking at my

[Elecraft] PX3 - USB thumb drive issues

I am having problems getting the PX3 to work with a thumb drive for screenshot captures. I had one smaller thumb drive (32MB?) that the PX3 would mount but wouldn't save screenshots too. So I figured maybe the thumb drive was bad and bought another one. This one locks up the PX3 or causes the px3

[Elecraft] (no subject)

Wayne, What exactly is this regarding abt the AX1? The radial was lost in a tree? I didn't understand what happened... 73's Mike AB7RU Date: Sat, 25 May 2019 08:59:03 -0700 Subject: [Elecraft] Another ideal scenario for the AX1 antenna ...the tree ate your wire. Long, sad story. Wayne, N6KR

Re: [Elecraft] AXE1 extender?

Awesome, thanks Wayne! I will look forward to it. We are getting really nice weather here in Spokane too, I have been getting out into a local park more with the KX3/ax1 and having fun with that. Will have to get some camping time factored in too! 73's, Mike On Mon, May 13, 2019 at 5:55 PM Wayne

[Elecraft] AXE1 extender?

There was some discussion here about a possible extender add-on for the AX1 antenna to allow operation on 40 meters, called the AXE1. Is that still in development? I really like this antenna and would love to extend its capabilities to 40! 73's Mike AB7RU

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/AX1 WSPR vs FT8

Bret/N4SRN, I am running a KX3 indoors into a mag loop for 40-30-20 and I get plenty of wspr spots on my signal at 1 watt or less, and can hear others too. FT8 needs more signal though, the packets are 1/8 as long (15 seconds compared to wspr 2 minutes) and is still trying to push similar amounts

[Elecraft] KX3 - options to automatically send digital mode CQ's with pauses to listen

I am searching for what software exists that will allow the KX3, while in data modes (rtty for example), to send a group of CQ's... and then pause to listen... and then automatically sends CQ again, and continues this until the OP halts the process. I am not aware of any macro for the KX3 that

[Elecraft] AXE1 assembly problem

the threads from reaching. This plastic extension on the axe1 extends out abt 7mm on one side from the base (this plastic part was cut at an angle, 5mm on one side and 7mm the other.) Should I try and trim this part or send it back to elecraft? Mike Parkes AB7RU

Re: [Elecraft] AXE1 assembly problem

Thanks to all who replied on this issue. As it turned out the missing part somehow ended up on the bottom of the whip, instead of inside the base on the AXE1. Elecraft customer support was also very helpful and replied shortly after I sent my support question email. Thank you Rob at Elecraft for

[Elecraft] XG50 power on aging cycle

Hello Elecraft ! I want to run the KX3 Extended VFO Temperature Compensation procedure again as I still get +/- 1 drift on 40 meters wspr. The instructions say: "If using the Elecraft XG50 *for the first time*, an 8 hour power-on aging cycle is recommended but not required." I did this the first

Re: [Elecraft] XG50 power on aging cycle

to invest > in an aftermarket heatsink. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 10/12/2019 3:52 PM, Mike Parkes wrote: > > Hello Elecraft ! > > I want to run the KX3 Extended VFO Temperature Compensation procedure > again > > as I still get +/- 1 drift on 40 meters wspr. The

[Elecraft] KX3 Advice on removing front bezel for cleaning.

Hello team Elecraft I have some minor dust intrusion into the KX3 behind the bezel and wanted to remove it and do some light cleaning. Is there anything to be aware of before removing the VFO knob and the bezel? The assembly instructions say: "*Place the bezel on the front panel and secure it,

[Elecraft] KX3 internal battery charger normal behavior? (BT * )

I set a 12 hour charge cycle on some 2000mah Eneloops in the KX3. After the charge cycle had completed the asterisk remained on when checking voltage, showing BT*11.6V (using vfo B). Is that normal? I checked Menu > Bat Charge, and it showed CHG OFF so the charging was completed apparently but I

[Elecraft] KX3 - Receive Opposite Sideband and I.F. Image Nulling question

I am trying to perform only page 5 of the RX sideband null procedure, and and have a question. (My KX3 is a later serial number 9852 and according to the RX sideband null A8.doc, most of this nulling procedure was performed when the KXFL3 was installed by Elecraft, the only part not done(?) is the