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Options question
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Ned Mountain WC4X
Just inherited a K3 (SN 68xx) from a SK.
Is there a way to tell what options are installed without physically opening the radio? Suggestions appreciated. Thanks, Ned WC4X |
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Keith - N5KAH
If you power it up, you can step through the setting and it will tell you if the module, option, or accessory is installed with one caveat: if it’s in there but not seated properly or unplugged, it’s not going to show.
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Regards and 73’s, de N5KAH K4D S/N 1000 K3S S/N 10113 K3 S/N 6839 On Nov 18, 2022, at 20:54, Ned Mountain WC4X <ned.mountain@...> wrote:
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peterdzl
I have owned #139 since new without a problem apart from cracked knobs which were replaced by Elecraft and posted to ZL and landed over 11 months ago only to vanish and I have yet to receive them but thats another story :( It has the SYN upgrade, 100 watt amp and DVR. Bite the bullet and buy it I say! vry 73 Peter ZL1PWD K3 #139 |
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David Probst, ND4K
You may want to download the K3 utility to update firmware. The utility will also let you know what filters are in the radio, and will list many, if not all, of the options. I'm wording this poorly; however, it will be more clear to you if you see the K3 utility. Peace, David+ On Fri, Nov 18, 2022, 9:51 PM Ned Mountain WC4X <ned.mountain@...> wrote: Just inherited a K3 (SN 68xx) from a SK. |
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Lawrence Godek
Go to the Elecraft website, download their utility program. Connect the pc to the K3, open the com port and connect. You can do several things then, set the clock, read what software is inst. Etc. There was a other program if I can see it on my other computer tomorrow that will read what's in the radio and display the info. Right now I'm in bed recovering from a tuff day so can't do anything for you and my memory doesn't remember either. Hang in there and you will get a good answer. Good radio, I own a K3 and KX3. The K3 is tops especially if it has two receivers. You'll learn to love it. Larry/w0ogh On Fri, Nov 18, 2022, 7:51 PM Ned Mountain WC4X <ned.mountain@...> wrote: Just inherited a K3 (SN 68xx) from a SK. |
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Michael Harris
Only nine screws to take the lid off and have a look. I assume you also inherited the owners manual. Downloading the assembly manual is also a good idea.
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Stepping through the config menu will tell a lot about installed items and the K3 utility will make it easy to see what filters are installed. Regards, Mike VP8NO K3 00345 stuffed with options/upgrades and factory released mods. On 18/11/2022 23:51, Ned Mountain WC4X wrote:
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Ned Mountain WC4X
Thanks all for the suggestions. As a K3s and KX3 guy, I should have remembered the config software. However, when I applied power to this K3 --with nothing connected except power---It immediately shows "ERR PTT" Any suggestions on troubleshooting this? I did pop the cover and everything looks good inside, but have not done any serious investigating so far. Comments appreciated.
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Brian K0DTJ
Indicates that PTT is asserted at power up. Check the front panel mic jack for damage. There’s a PTT IN RCA jack on the rear panel. Make sure that’s clear. That’s about all you can do from the outside. You can download the K3 schematics from the Elecraft website. Also the K3 kit assembly manual might help identify parts and how to get inside. Good luck & 73, Brian, K0DTJ On Nov 21, 2022, at 18:48, Ned Mountain WC4X <ned.mountain@...> wrote:
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mikerodgerske5gbc
That’s not a indication of failed updates is it.
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I seem to remember that on mine but been too long ago. 73 Mike R 7! Absolutely Awesome On Nov 21, 2022, at 9:46 PM, Brian K0DTJ <huntinhmb@...> wrote:
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mikerodgerske5gbc
A simple google search provides this subject in the past. Possibly a logging program closing PTT
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73 Mike R 7! Absolutely Awesome On Nov 22, 2022, at 7:24 AM, mikerodgerske5gbc via groups.io <mikerodgerske5gbc@...> wrote:
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