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K3 Locked Up - MCU LD
Hi Jim, Also make SURE that the RS-232 connection is DIRECT to the K3, not through the P3 (if there is one there) or any other component. If you're using a USB to RS-232 dongle, try another USB port,
Hi Jim, Also make SURE that the RS-232 connection is DIRECT to the K3, not through the P3 (if there is one there) or any other component. If you're using a USB to RS-232 dongle, try another USB port,
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Can the K3 Alarm On setting be saved?
Nope. It's a feature I've asked for several times with no reply; which is either lack of interest or it's not possible (because I KNOW they listen here and in direct email). You CAN use an app to turn
Nope. It's a feature I've asked for several times with no reply; which is either lack of interest or it's not possible (because I KNOW they listen here and in direct email). You CAN use an app to turn
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K3 not responding to computer command to XMIT
Because you will not be sending or receiving the best signal you can. “Using Data A turns OFF audio processing and NR functions which cause distortion on both TX and RX. Using USB/LSB does not.” Rick
Because you will not be sending or receiving the best signal you can. “Using Data A turns OFF audio processing and NR functions which cause distortion on both TX and RX. Using USB/LSB does not.” Rick
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Rick NK7I
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K3 not responding to computer command to XMIT
Data A is for ANY digital mode that requires audio, AFSK RTTY, FT8, PSK etc etc. You can use Data A for any digital mode requiring audio with HRD. Using Data A turns OFF audio processing and NR functi
Data A is for ANY digital mode that requires audio, AFSK RTTY, FT8, PSK etc etc. You can use Data A for any digital mode requiring audio with HRD. Using Data A turns OFF audio processing and NR functi
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K3 not responding to computer command to XMIT
If HRD transmits on other modes, it will transmit on Data mode as well, something is not right in your set up. VOX is *not* required with data modes in HRD if properly set for a K3. It is required for
If HRD transmits on other modes, it will transmit on Data mode as well, something is not right in your set up. VOX is *not* required with data modes in HRD if properly set for a K3. It is required for
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Rick NK7I
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K3s not communicating with computer
Try at 19200 (or other speeds). If I recall correctly, you can 'talk' to the P3 at whatever speed you wish, but it talks to the K3 at 19200 only. On the other hand if you're not serial connecting the
Try at 19200 (or other speeds). If I recall correctly, you can 'talk' to the P3 at whatever speed you wish, but it talks to the K3 at 19200 only. On the other hand if you're not serial connecting the
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Rick NK7I
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Cady K3s/P3 hard copy book
If you choose to print it (harder to search for trivia but old school still rocks); use at least 22 bond paper (takes a beating better than the typical office paper) and put it into a folder, WITH you
If you choose to print it (harder to search for trivia but old school still rocks); use at least 22 bond paper (takes a beating better than the typical office paper) and put it into a folder, WITH you
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Rick NK7I
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KPA 1500 Minimum Ambient Room Temperature
Gene, (Small rabbit trail) And a GREAT showing that trip made! Thanks for the many contacts (21 confirmed), the treats were on 160M (500 watts, inverted L) and the shocker was on 60M (100 watts into a
Gene, (Small rabbit trail) And a GREAT showing that trip made! Thanks for the many contacts (21 confirmed), the treats were on 160M (500 watts, inverted L) and the shocker was on 60M (100 watts into a
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Rick NK7I
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extending cable from KAT500 to K3s
Yes, up to one extension or the timing gets skewed and problems happen. That's what I've been doing. Rick NK7I
Yes, up to one extension or the timing gets skewed and problems happen. That's what I've been doing. Rick NK7I
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Factory service still available?
Bob, You must remember that lists like this rarely sing the praises of any piece of soft/hardware. The emails on such lists are HEAVILY biased towards problems, complaints and whining. My Elecraft gea
Bob, You must remember that lists like this rarely sing the praises of any piece of soft/hardware. The emails on such lists are HEAVILY biased towards problems, complaints and whining. My Elecraft gea
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Factory service still available?
You'll find that the audio won't be sent though the transmit is enabled with WSJT-X. There is a logging issue (it says it's logging but doesn't), that's happened a few times now (the DX writes me and
You'll find that the audio won't be sent though the transmit is enabled with WSJT-X. There is a logging issue (it says it's logging but doesn't), that's happened a few times now (the DX writes me and
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Tranverter
Or if you remote op while traveling, it’s convenient to keep in touch with your home repeater/s. Done that too. Rick NK7I Smell Czech corruptions are inevitable
Or if you remote op while traveling, it’s convenient to keep in touch with your home repeater/s. Done that too. Rick NK7I Smell Czech corruptions are inevitable
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KPA500 No Power Output
There is a files section on groups.io, if enabled. Rick NK7I Smell Czech corruptions are inevitable
There is a files section on groups.io, if enabled. Rick NK7I Smell Czech corruptions are inevitable
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KPA500 No Power Output
If only on one band, tuned input circuit, $$ not awful. If all bands, the finals, $$ between ok and ouch. Don’t forget the shipping insurance, but on the plus side; it’ll get all the updates. Rick NK7
If only on one band, tuned input circuit, $$ not awful. If all bands, the finals, $$ between ok and ouch. Don’t forget the shipping insurance, but on the plus side; it’ll get all the updates. Rick NK7
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Issue with USB interface on K3S
I've seen USB fail like that under RFI conditions (so I try hard to not use it in the station). Sometimes, a complete power down (plugs pulled) and reboot is required to bring that USB device 'back to
I've seen USB fail like that under RFI conditions (so I try hard to not use it in the station). Sometimes, a complete power down (plugs pulled) and reboot is required to bring that USB device 'back to
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Rick NK7I
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KPA500 with LDG600 Tuner
1) No, only if you put the amp in standby. 2) Yes, set the tune wattage to a low enough value that it supplies the tuner with enough, but doesn't cause the amp to blow out the tuner (set the TUN PWR t
1) No, only if you put the amp in standby. 2) Yes, set the tune wattage to a low enough value that it supplies the tuner with enough, but doesn't cause the amp to blow out the tuner (set the TUN PWR t
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Rick NK7I
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K3s Remote
From memory (variable these days), the K0 (kay zero) command turns off the K3. To save power, there is no power on command (the cpu would have to be fully awake and that would raise consumption). I ha
From memory (variable these days), the K0 (kay zero) command turns off the K3. To save power, there is no power on command (the cpu would have to be fully awake and that would raise consumption). I ha
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K3 Memories not keeping wide Bandwidth for FT8 band/mode changes
Mark, What was clear is that you asked if bandwidth storage could be done within the K3 memory which is limited to mode and frequency (VFO B, offset, and PL tones in some uses). That was mode, not ban
Mark, What was clear is that you asked if bandwidth storage could be done within the K3 memory which is limited to mode and frequency (VFO B, offset, and PL tones in some uses). That was mode, not ban
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Rick NK7I
· #31655
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K3 Memories not keeping wide Bandwidth for FT8 band/mode changes
You can use the WSJT-X program itself to change bands and the mode to DATA using the drop down on the left side, middle window where it displays the band in use (not the frequency). Then leave the DAT
You can use the WSJT-X program itself to change bands and the mode to DATA using the drop down on the left side, middle window where it displays the band in use (not the frequency). Then leave the DAT
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Rick NK7I
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LoTW change?
I put a copy of the cert in Dropbox, to pull from on three computers, each with TQSL installed. No issues at all. (I export my log there too, for the same reasons plus cloud backup.) There have been T
I put a copy of the cert in Dropbox, to pull from on three computers, each with TQSL installed. No issues at all. (I export my log there too, for the same reasons plus cloud backup.) There have been T
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