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Re: [Elecraft_K3] Want To Buy: KFL3B FM-filter

Charlie T, k3ICH
 

No

 

 

From: Elecraft_K3@... [mailto:Elecraft_K3@...]
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2017 4:20 PM
To: Elecraft_K3@...
Subject: [Elecraft_K3] Want To Buy: KFL3B FM-filter

 

 

Do you have FM-filter for K3 you do not need any more?

Benny    OH9NB

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Want To Buy: KFL3B FM-filter

Benny Aumala <benny.aumala@...>
 

Do you have FM-filter for K3 you do not need any more?

Benny    OH9NB


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Re: [Elecraft_K3] Distorted and Low Modulation

William Conkling <bconk75@...>
 

Contact customer support. 

...nr4c. bill


On Dec 8, 2017, at 1:48 PM, richhubbard_uk@... [Elecraft_K3] <Elecraft_K3@...> wrote:

 

Hello All,

I have a K3S which is exhibiting distorted modulation of the PA module.
Using the P3 TX Monitor 0 to 12 watts is fine, anything over 12 watts which
uses the 100w PA module is weak and distorted modulation, this has been
confirmed on air and with a second receiver. My setup is quite standard,
using a magnetic loop antenna with its own ATU. Transmitting into a dummy
load shows the same symptoms. Any ideas?

Thanks, Best regards,

Richard (2E0EFS).
Re: [Elecraft_K3] Distorted and Low Modulation

Ed Pflueger
 

Call Elecraft they had to replace mine on 10858 (100 Watt PA) and solved the problem.  I had the same issues as you as well.  I changed out coaxes and everything I could think of before I called service.  They called me back and said it was the 100 watt PA board and send it too them.  ALL is well….

 

Ed.. AB4IQ

 

From: Elecraft_K3@... [mailto:Elecraft_K3@...]
Sent: Friday, December 8, 2017 12:48 PM
To: Elecraft_K3@...
Subject: [Elecraft_K3] Distorted and Low Modulation

 

 

Hello All,

I have a K3S which is exhibiting distorted modulation of the PA module.
Using the P3 TX Monitor 0 to 12 watts is fine, anything over 12 watts which
uses the 100w PA module is weak and distorted modulation, this has been
confirmed on air and with a second receiver. My setup is quite standard,
using a magnetic loop antenna with its own ATU. Transmitting into a dummy
load shows the same symptoms. Any ideas?

Thanks, Best regards,

Richard (2E0EFS).

 
Re: [Elecraft_K3] Distorted and Low Modulation

Richard Hubbard
 

Thanks Wes, I will get onto support.
Re: [Elecraft_K3] Distorted and Low Modulation

Richard Hubbard
 

HI,

thats what I thought; however I would have figured they would be a bit more robust?

Thanks.

2E0EFS.
Re: [Elecraft_K3] Distorted and Low Modulation

Wes
 

If it is like mine was, it's a blown FET, or so Elecraft said. That diagnosis was a little puzzling since AFAIK it was making full power although I usually use the KPA500, so maybe I didn't notice.

Wes  N7WS


On 12/8/2017 11:48 AM, richhubbard_uk@... [Elecraft_K3] wrote:
 

Hello All,

I have a K3S which is exhibiting distorted modulation of the PA module.
Using the P3 TX Monitor 0 to 12 watts is fine, anything over 12 watts which
uses the 100w PA module is weak and distorted modulation, this has been
confirmed on air and with a second receiver. My setup is quite standard,
using a magnetic loop antenna with its own ATU. Transmitting into a dummy
load shows the same symptoms. Any ideas?

Thanks, Best regards,

Richard (2E0EFS).
Distorted and Low Modulation

Richard Hubbard
 

Hello All,

I have a K3S which is exhibiting distorted modulation of the PA module.
Using the P3 TX Monitor 0 to 12 watts is fine, anything over 12 watts which
uses the 100w PA module is weak and distorted modulation, this has been
confirmed on air and with a second receiver. My setup is quite standard,
using a magnetic loop antenna with its own ATU. Transmitting into a dummy
load shows the same symptoms. Any ideas?

Thanks, Best regards,

Richard (2E0EFS).
Re: [Elecraft_K3] Re: CBLP3Y

Dennis Moore
 

Even with shipping to the Netherlands?

Dennis NJ6G


On 12/7/2017 16:04, William Conkling bconk75@... [Elecraft_K3] wrote:

It’s $30. He’d have it by now if he’d called Elecraft instead of here. 

...nr4c. bill
Re: Possible P3 External Display Panadapter Glitch

Jim AC0E <ham@...>
 

check this You tube on the P3. here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_qmxx9yHVs

The P3 has the waterfall display available.
73 Jim 
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James Douglass AC0E
PO Box 506
Garden City, Kansas 67846
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Re: CBLP3Y

Chuck ke9uw
 

Good work!
Re: [Elecraft_K3] Re: CBLP3Y

William Conkling <bconk75@...>
 

It’s $30. He’d have it by now if he’d called Elecraft instead of here. 

...nr4c. bill


On Dec 7, 2017, at 1:32 PM, c-hawley@... [Elecraft_K3] <Elecraft_K3@...> wrote:

 

If I had the cable, I would pin it out for you...maybe someone on the forum has one and will draw a schematic. I looked for a drawing and couldn’t find one on line.
Re: [Elecraft_K3] Possible P3 External Display Panadapter Glitch

Mark Erbaugh <mark.election@...>
 

Thanks. That’s good to know.

 

73,

Mark

 

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

 

From: Jeff KC9WSJ jeff@... [Elecraft_K3]
Sent: Thursday, December 7, 2017 3:49 PM
To: Elecraft_K3@...
Subject: Re: [Elecraft_K3] Possible P3 External Display Panadapter Glitch

 




That's not a bug, it's a feature.

And it's configurable in the P3's SVGA menu, something like 'Wfall Mkrs'...

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Jeff KC9WSJ <jeff@...>

 

On Thu, 2017-12-07 at 01:56 +0000, mark.election@... [Elecraft_K3] wrote:

 

I have the VGA adapter and an external monitor connected to my P3. When Marker A is enabled (I didn't try Marker B), the bottom pixel of the marker overlaps the top of the waterfall and scrolls down with time, leaving a trace on the waterfall. This doesn't happen on the built-in display on the P3 just the external monitor.




 
Re: [Elecraft_K3] Setting PF1 to toggle power level

Ian G3RVM
 

This might help you? Ages ago I set up the following macros using PF1 for working split and PF2 for setting up various power levels for driving a linear amplifier:

 

 

 

Regards

Ian G3RVM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From: Elecraft_K3@... [mailto:Elecraft_K3@...]
Sent: 07 December 2017 16:52
To: Elecraft_K3@...
Subject: [Elecraft_K3] Setting PF1 to toggle power level

 

 

Greetings all,

I would like to program PF1 to toggle the output power between say 30 and 100 watts.  Cranking the power down for digital modes would be so much  more convenient.  Is there someone who has done this and if so would you mind sharing the setting process?

 

73,  Jim, AA8OY
Re: [Elecraft_K3] Possible P3 External Display Panadapter Glitch

Jeff KC9WSJ
 

That's not a bug, it's a feature.
And it's configurable in the P3's SVGA menu, something like 'Wfall Mkrs'...
--
Jeff KC9WSJ <jeff@...>

On Thu, 2017-12-07 at 01:56 +0000, mark.election@... [Elecraft_K3] wrote:
 

I have the VGA adapter and an external monitor connected to my P3. When Marker A is enabled (I didn't try Marker B), the bottom pixel of the marker overlaps the top of the waterfall and scrolls down with time, leaving a trace on the waterfall. This doesn't happen on the built-in display on the P3 just the external monitor.
Re: CBLP3Y

Chuck ke9uw
 

If I had the cable, I would pin it out for you...maybe someone on the forum has one and will draw a schematic. I looked for a drawing and couldn’t find one on line.
Setting PF1 to toggle power level

Jim Pyle
 

Greetings all,
I would like to program PF1 to toggle the output power between say 30 and 100 watts.  Cranking the power down for digital modes would be so much  more convenient.  Is there someone who has done this and if so would you mind sharing the setting process?

73,  Jim, AA8OY
Re: [Elecraft_K3] K3 Noise Cancelling Headphones - Experience?

barry NF1O
 

I couldn't help myself



From: Elecraft_K3@... <Elecraft_K3@...> on behalf of David Mackey k1ka@... [Elecraft_K3] <Elecraft_K3@...>
Sent: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 4:51 PM
To: Elecraft_K3@...
Subject: Re: [Elecraft_K3] K3 Noise Cancelling Headphones - Experience?
 
 

Ohhh Barry


Dave Mackey
K1KA@...

From: <Elecraft_K3@...> on behalf of "F5vjc foxfive.vjc@... [Elecraft_K3]" <Elecraft_K3@...>
Reply-To: <Elecraft_K3@...>
Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 12:54 PM
To: <Elecraft_K3@...>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft_K3] K3 Noise Cancelling Headphones - Experience?

 

😂


On 6 December 2017 at 15:49, barry whittemore wb1edi@... [Elecraft_K3] <Elecraft_K3@...> wrote:
 

not unless the band is playing just outside your window.

Barry

NF1O



From: Elecraft_K3@... <Elecraft_K3@...> on behalf of mikerodgerske5gbc@... [Elecraft_K3] <Elecraft_K3@...>
Sent: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 9:11 AM
To: Elecraft_K3@...
Subject: Re: [Elecraft_K3] K3 Noise Cancelling Headphones - Experience?
 
 

I don't suppose the noise canceling phones do anything for the band noise, just thought I'd ask. 

73
Mike R

7!
Absolutely Awesome 

On Dec 6, 2017, at 2:43 AM, Stephen Prior eastbrantwood@... [Elecraft_K3] <Elecraft_K3@...> wrote:

 

What about latency?  Even a small time delay for the sidetone would wreck CW sending.  Anyone know the answer to this please?  I'd love to go cordless.

73 Stephen G4SJP

On 6 December 2017 at 06:59, F5vjc foxfive.vjc@... [Elecraft_K3] <Elecraft_K3@...> wrote:
 

I would really like to know the outcome of this thread, any conclusions on best active noise cancelling phones.

73, F5VJC

On 5 December 2017 at 16:51, Joe Pugliano joe_aj3o@... [Elecraft_K3] <Elecraft_K3@...> wrote:
 

To elaborate, even with the door to the shack closed I easily get distracted by a vacuum in the other room, rain hitting the roof and/windows, dog barking at the front door, kids and their music, XYL complaining that it is getting close to dinner, etc., the Bose helps extensively for me to hear the DX calling.

Don't forget about the power supply, radio, computer and amp fans running in the shack right at the operators position. You would be surprised at how much that seemingly light hum and hiss will cancel out (yes, even with regular headphones on).
Especially in any male's ears over the age of 30..... 


On Monday, December 4, 2017 11:09 PM, "Joe Pugliano joe_aj3o@... [Elecraft_K3]" <Elecraft_K3@...> wrote:


 
Bose

Joe / AJ3O

On Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 9:47 PM, 'radio@...' radio@... [Elecraft_K3]
 
Bose

w8hi




On Dec 4, 2017, at 9:19 PM, kenw817821@... [Elecraft_K3] <Elecraft_K3@...> wrote:


I am going to get some noise cancelling headphones for use on the K3s.
Has anyone used any with great success? 
Ken K5WK



Re: K3 Noise Cancelling Headphones - Experience?

n7wy
 

About 5 years ago, I researched on the web the comparative ambient noise reduction of then available headphones.  Consensus was that Beats Studio beat Bose Quiet Comfort; both are over the ear style headphones.   So, I bought Beats Studio with 3.5mm cabling, and some AAA batteries.  I was disappointed in the 3.5mm to 1/4 inch adapter, and bought a different one.  The pair of batteries are consumed in about 8 hours, and when they die, the headphones are dead.  The active elements of the noise cancellation were susceptible to RF, particularly on 15m at my MO QTH.  They are resting on the shelf in their attractive carry case.

A couple of years ago, I bought Monoprice noise cancelling headphones on-line for about $105.  No problems with RF susceptibility, they consume a single AAA in about a week, and they are far superior WRT Beats Studio noise suppression.  They do work without batteries, but with the battery power on, there is some audio gain, and suddenly my alpha 87a is silenced.

Bob R = N7WY
Re: [Elecraft_K3] David Shoaf talks RF amplifiers on the Workbench podcast

mikerodgerske5gbc
 

Are those the ones 2 hours long? I usually don't listen for that reason. 

I get my 200 podcasts via iCatcher. 

73
Mike R

7!
Absolutely Awesome 

On Dec 7, 2017, at 12:14 AM, george.zaff@... [Elecraft_K3] <Elecraft_K3@...> wrote:

 

Hi all
We just posted our podcast episode all about RF power amplifiers with David Shoaf from Elecraft. 
Get it on iTunes. Search for “ham radio Workbench”. 
Your can also search other podcast players and our web site www.hamradioworkbench.com
73 George KJ6VU
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