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new K3 owner
Here’s a document which contains some useful information: http://www.pj2t.org/ccc/ssb.setup.for.K3.by.kb7q.pdf -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"
Here’s a document which contains some useful information: http://www.pj2t.org/ccc/ssb.setup.for.K3.by.kb7q.pdf -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"
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Mike Flowers
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Odd K3 behavior
What happens if you set QSK and NR off? Before a reset, restore a previously known good configuration. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Vice-President 2021-2022 - In pursuit of DXCELLENCE!
What happens if you set QSK and NR off? Before a reset, restore a previously known good configuration. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Vice-President 2021-2022 - In pursuit of DXCELLENCE!
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Mike Flowers
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K103 RX audio issue
With other gear, I've seen mechanical failures with the 3.5mm panel mount jack (socket). Might be worth opening the unit and checking the socket. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Vice-President
With other gear, I've seen mechanical failures with the 3.5mm panel mount jack (socket). Might be worth opening the unit and checking the socket. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Vice-President
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Mike Flowers
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CAT control USB WSJTX
Good deal! Glad to hear you got that sorted! -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"
Good deal! Glad to hear you got that sorted! -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"
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Mike Flowers
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CAT control USB WSJTX
>>> K3 config I have the rs232 option set to USB – Isn’t this for CAT control? Check your WSJT-X > Settings > Audio to ensure you have the correct device selected – in your case the USB audio. - 73 an
>>> K3 config I have the rs232 option set to USB – Isn’t this for CAT control? Check your WSJT-X > Settings > Audio to ensure you have the correct device selected – in your case the USB audio. - 73 an
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Mike Flowers
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K3 no sound or S-meter movement-> there is receive output from the IF out
If you have one, try reloading a previously save K3 configuration file through the K3 Utility. Your issue might have something to do with filter parameters stored there. Also: http://mailman.qth.net/p
If you have one, try reloading a previously save K3 configuration file through the K3 Utility. Your issue might have something to do with filter parameters stored there. Also: http://mailman.qth.net/p
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Mike Flowers
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K3 Data Mode no output
Is Mic = LINE IN? -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"
Is Mic = LINE IN? -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"
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Mike Flowers
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K3 Finals failing?
I had a similar situation. The solution I found was to increase my Astron PS to about 14.5 VDC output. Also found some issue with my DC power cable, which I corrected with beaver gauge cable. My K3 th
I had a similar situation. The solution I found was to increase my Astron PS to about 14.5 VDC output. Also found some issue with my DC power cable, which I corrected with beaver gauge cable. My K3 th
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Mike Flowers
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K3 Finals failing?
What does the DISP say about your input VDC? -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"
What does the DISP say about your input VDC? -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"
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Mike Flowers
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P3 Hangup
It may just be that simple. If not, open up the P3 and reseat the ribbon cable connectors. -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"
It may just be that simple. If not, open up the P3 and reseat the ribbon cable connectors. -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"
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Mike Flowers
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P3 Hangup
Try unplugging and reseating a coupe of times the RS-232 connectors on the P3 and the K3S. This has resolved similar issues for me. -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"
Try unplugging and reseating a coupe of times the RS-232 connectors on the P3 and the K3S. This has resolved similar issues for me. -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"
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Mike Flowers
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Sub RX Not Hearing Signals
You might want to open the K3 and reseat all the TMP connectors. I had other issues and this process corrected them. Takes a little time but for me it was worth the effort. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K
You might want to open the K3 and reseat all the TMP connectors. I had other issues and this process corrected them. Takes a little time but for me it was worth the effort. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K
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Mike Flowers
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Sub RX Not Hearing Signals
B Set > ANT ?? Has the ANT selection for the SUB changed? - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Vice-President 2021-2022
B Set > ANT ?? Has the ANT selection for the SUB changed? - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Vice-President 2021-2022
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Mike Flowers
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Small hiccup on K3
As this is band specific, I suspect RFI is the culprit. Does this happen at 1W RF output or into a dummy load? If not, it’s likely RFI. Jim K9YC has a great article on grounding and bonding here: http
As this is band specific, I suspect RFI is the culprit. Does this happen at 1W RF output or into a dummy load? If not, it’s likely RFI. Jim K9YC has a great article on grounding and bonding here: http
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Mike Flowers
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Input voltage question
Tap 'DISP' and use VFO B knob to cycle through various displays. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Vice-President 2021-2022
Tap 'DISP' and use VFO B knob to cycle through various displays. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Vice-President 2021-2022
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Mike Flowers
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K3: Shut down
Hi Ali, Change your display to show VDC input and observe when you transmit. My K3 powered down because my input VDC was too low. My solution was in two parts: 1. A broken spade connector at my power
Hi Ali, Change your display to show VDC input and observe when you transmit. My K3 powered down because my input VDC was too low. My solution was in two parts: 1. A broken spade connector at my power
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Mike Flowers
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P3 pan scope fails to start at power up
Probably worth your time to open up the P3 and reseat ribbon connectors, etc. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Vice-President 2021-2022
Probably worth your time to open up the P3 and reseat ribbon connectors, etc. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Vice-President 2021-2022
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Mike Flowers
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TX Gain Problem on 24 and 28 Mhz
Hi Ralf, Your power supply voltage my be to low. I run my K3’s power supply at 14.5VDC input. My K3 reports 14.2VDC during TX. I had other issues and when I shortened my VDC input leads, eliminated so
Hi Ralf, Your power supply voltage my be to low. I run my K3’s power supply at 14.5VDC input. My K3 reports 14.2VDC during TX. I had other issues and when I shortened my VDC input leads, eliminated so
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Mike Flowers
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Help with distorted TX K3 audio
I would suspect RFI. Try TX into a dummy load and monitor with a second receiver external to the K3. How close to the rig is the antenna? All components properly bonded to a common point? -- 73 de Mik
I would suspect RFI. Try TX into a dummy load and monitor with a second receiver external to the K3. How close to the rig is the antenna? All components properly bonded to a common point? -- 73 de Mik
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Mike Flowers
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K3 and end fed wire
This article describes an antenna for use with the KX2/KX3, but of course would work with a K3: https://reflector.sota.org.uk/t/simple-resonant-multiband-antenna-for-use-with-kx3-2-and-internal-atu/16
This article describes an antenna for use with the KX2/KX3, but of course would work with a K3: https://reflector.sota.org.uk/t/simple-resonant-multiband-antenna-for-use-with-kx3-2-and-internal-atu/16
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