Obviously that’s why they recommend only using about 2 watts output (10 watt unit) on the Ukrainian transverter. Guess that is supposed to keep the IMD down to a manageable level.

You can buy the Ukrainian 2 meter transverter for 80 dollars on eBay. It should just tie right in to transverter inputs on K3. Just my thoughts De Bill WW5M

Yes you will need a time sync program to make sure computer time is on time. There are several out there. If you have audio going to computer WSJT will work with out the CAT interface. You will just n

Ron, I’ve seen this happen with loose power connections. Check to see if there tight. Another thought would be your connections may have some corrosion on them, the radio sat for 3 years. You can sele

Is the VOX turned on, Are you sure your in data mode and not in RTTY. Radio likes to swap modes when you change bands or power back up!

Soup? Lol

I still love my 2 K3 radios and have no intention on selling them anytime soon. I have all the upgrades, so I’m pretty well set. I looked at the K4 , but I also looked at the Flex. I purchased a 6600

My KPA500 came as one piece ! 73 de Bill WW5M

Most lightning damage I’ve seen comes from the antennas. A good ground and lightening arrestor system is important, but I still leave my antennas disconnected. I also use APC ups and plug strips with

In the menu it will need to be USB

Yeah probably cost savings , doubt there’s a lot of difference if any that you would notice. Several years ago I switched out my 200 hz filters in both my K3’s. They had the standard 5 pole filters an

Clay, As far as diversity receive, the 2 different filters should work fine. The offset on 6 pole will guaranty that both signals are on same frequency and have same tone. As far as one being 8 pole a

Larry, I run my K3s in data mode for FT8. Make sure you run width 2.7 to 3.0 khz bandwith on recieve. I usually adjust WSJT-X to start recieving above 350hz, as transmit filters cut off signal below t

Lol my buddy woke up and realized what he had was better than what he was looking at! Thanks for the offer, i still have and intend to keep my 2 K3. 73 de Bill WW5M

I have a friend with a base K3-100 with antenna tuner, wanting to sell his radio. No upgrades hardly used. What would be fair asking price? Serial number 4000 + Thanks and 73, Bill WW5M Munford, Tn

Vic, Yes i have 2 K3,s both have the new syn board, the i/o board and the new usb cat control. All 3 upgrades have been great, i have a deeper noise floor, no phase noise, the preamp in the io board i

John, I have the 6 pole 200 hz filter in my K3 , which i used for search and pounce in the contest. I upgraded from the 5 pole 200 hz filter. Didnt really notice much difference. I have the old 200 hz

Make sure you have USB turned on instead of a baud rate in menu

Yes a single usb cable will do CAT and sound, works great, i like it a lot more than i thought i would! 73 de Bill W4RTN Munford TN

If it works with K3 firmware updater, you should be able to configure it with N1MM at 38400 baud. I have 2 K3's with upgrade USB boards and both work great. Gotta be something your leaving out. Downlo