Eric has stated that the K3 has insufficient computing power to implement CESSB and can not be retrofitted to the K3. Steve, WM6P

They will miss you horribly.

I have no history of how they work but MFJ makes a plug in tuner for the K3. https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-950k3-plug-in-auto-tuner-board-for-elecraft-k3-xceiver If I needed a K3 tuner and t

You are correct. With the manipulation of fine/coarse you can get your display to conceal your true frequency. It can be deceptive.

Andy: I too switched to balanced antennas and all my RF in the shack problems were gone. Steve WM6P

Thanks to all for checking in. WM6P Steve GA K3s Net Control K4FBI Mike VA K3s KS7D Mike FL K3 NC0JW Jim CO KX3 N0MPM Mike IA K3s K8NU/8 Carl MI FT-891 WB9JNZ Eric IL K3 W4DML Doug TN K3 K8OJI Randy W

My bet is loss is due to excessive length of your power supply cable. I found the supplied Elecraft cable had too much loss. After cutting the length in half and securely connecting directly to the P/

The net is at 1800Z on 20m and 1845Z on 40m. Try those times. There were at 10 to 15 check-ins on 20m SSB and there were about 13 check-ins on 40m SSB.

You are so correct. I have attended several talks given by Bob Heil regarding the useful audio spectrum that we should use in our transmitters. He admits that any energy below 400 Hz is just energy lo

Please join us each Sunday at 1845z on 7.280 +/- This follows the Elecraft SSB 20 meter net at 1800z, 14.303.5. Last Sunday we had our first meeting with nine check-ins. Net control is WM6P, northwest

Wes, My entire station, K3s, KPA500, P3 and KAT500 runs off of one 117vac outlet without difficulty. 20 amps at 117 vac is 2340 Watts. That will easily run a station with power to spare. Steve WM6P

Where to start. One tip. As the SteppIr is a resonant antenna, if you have it connected to one of the KAT500 ports, make sure that port is in bypass mode. You don't need the tuner to tune a perfectly

I remember a comment from Elecraft saying that the K3 will transmit a cleaner signal with voltage around 13.8 to 14 volts. I don't remember the exact comment.

The inexpensive Chinese 6 dollar cables use the Prolific drivers which are available for download. The better cables use FTDI. The difficulty using the Prolific cables and drivers is that each time Mi

Hank, let me put in a good word for the K3S. I build the full Elecraft line about four years ago and have since gone from the K3 to the K3S. Amazing performance. Don't let the business like front pane

Over 30, oh my. Just wait it gets better. WM6P

After receiving excellent audio reports on my K3 for three years, I would say that the K3 being a lousy ssb performer is Fake News.

Here is what I have been using on my K3 second receiver in diversity mode. Works just fine. WM6P https://www.arraysolutions.com/surge-and-rf-protection/as-rxfep

Let the group know what you find out. I have a signal on 28.134 also.

Regarding KAT500 tracking on 160m: I just tested mine and the KAT500 tuner tracks the receiver just as it does on all other bands. No transmitting needed to have it follow.