New K3 owner question: The BAND up/down control on the K3 is documented as a way to navigate through the ham bands, but what it actually does is navigate to whatever the last frequency you were at whi

I have a friend that has a K3 serial number 68XX, He is having problems with loss of signal on all bands, strangely signals show up on the P3. I think it may be pin connection problems. Nonetheless he

Looking for suggestions. My K# works well in cw and ssb but though it previouly operated without problems in TX Data when using WSJT at present it only presents a single tone and no power output. The

Has anyone put an KSYN3 back into an upgraded K3 (with KSYN3A)? I'll explain, I have an older K3, serial # around 3000 that I upgraded with a new KSYN3A board and 6m preamp board a few years ago... I

My Cady K3S manual seems to say that for diversity reception, I must connect my second (receiving) antenna to the Aux RF BNC, and then set the sub receiver to Aux. Is that correct? I would like to be

Early K3S, with a KPA3 (100W PA from an older K3) and KAT3 (antenna tuner, also from the old K3). After a few compatibility issues in moving the older option boards over to the new K3S platform, there

My Auto Tuner does not want to accept any more Tuner config’s on 80 meters. I tried to go to Config: KATE3 to Clear it, but it did not Work. Ray WA6VAB K3…… tnx

Just thought I’d throw this out to the group, but tonight while running on 80 meters during the 0300 CWops CWT, I was experiencing something what I think was intermod on receive? I think I may of noti

Hi, Does the K3 have an internal battery that needs to be changed every so often? -- 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst.

I have been remotely using the KAT500 and KPA500 combo successfully for a long time. Recently I installed a replacement off-lease Win 10 machine at my home control location I have lost some functional

Hi folks, sorry for bothering. After year of smooth operation of the K3 I have to solve some issue and need to make TX Gain cal. When I used the serial to USB adapter cable for my old K3 and connect t

Anyone have success replacing U11 (FT232R) on the KIO3B board? The FT232R on the KIO3B is a QFN-32 package and Elecraft tech support says they have not been successful trying to replace this part.

My KPA-500 seems to have a problem. regaurdless of the input power or mode, the power bar shows 600Watts (all green and 2 yellow bars) Driving with K4 was working FB earlier today tried 10M, 40M and 1

I'm currently fault finding a reduced output power problem with assistance from Elecraft but they are now on a break until next Tuesday. I need a schematic for my 2015 Rev B KLPA3A board. I have 2016

Elecraft K3s S/N 11672 KPA3A 100 Watt Amplifier KANT3 KTCO-3 High Stability 1 ppm oscillator KRX3 Second receiver 2.8 Khz. Crystal Filter x 2 400 Hz. Crystal Filter x 2 250 Hz. Crystal Filter x 2 Manu

Hi, all, I'd turned QRQ off when I was driving an old Commander amp. Now that my KPA1500 is back, I'd like to turn it back on. But whenever I go split, I get a message QRQ OFF, and when I turn it back

Before updating my 2018 Intel-based MacBook Pro to Ventura, I was able to use the USB connection to implement CAT control of my K3S, run Elecraft's configuration software, etc. After the OS update, th

Folks, I have noticed something weird when using the Crystal Filter Configuration menu for the K3. After "applying" the settings the CW filter on the rig is centered at the pitch frequency PLUS 50Hz.

The K3(S) insists on requiring a wide tx filter, however on Data, if low towns are used, the 2nd harmonic is also transmitted. Lower tones are easier to tune in so preferred, by me at least. Does anyo

G'day I am interested in purchasing a Elecraft P3 in very good condition. It would be nice if it was fitted with the modulation monitor, SVGA adaptor and came with the associated cables but this isn't