[Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 136, Issue 43
Thaire Bryant
w2apf at myfairpoint.net
Sun Aug 30 19:55:56 EDT 2015
As long as it leaves Italy with you you will not have a problem. In you radio case keep copy of CEPT regs, copy of your license, copy of air tickets and copy of your passport. I've done it many times with no issues.
I Amin Korea returning from a month in Australia, Timor L'Este and Indonesia. The only issue oh adware totally miserable band conditions. There were days that I could not
Even get a spot on the RBN!
Good luck with the propagation Gods!
Thaire. W2APF
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> 1. Re: K2 KIO2 - Serial to USB (Don Wilhelm)
> 2. K3/K3S with SubRx - Independant DSP control question/request
> (ae4pb at carolinaheli.com)
> 3. Re: K2 KIO2 - Serial to USB (Poul Erik Karlsh?j (PKA))
> 4. New K3s (Jim Rogers)
> 5. Re: New K3s (Phil Wheeler)
> 6. Re: New K3s (Bob McGraw - K4TAX)
> 7. Re: New K3s (Jim Brown)
> 8. Re: New K3s (Don Wilhelm)
> 9. [K2] LiFePO4 replacement for internal SLA battery in K2
> (inventor61 .)
> 10. Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Tom Morehouse)
> 11. Re: New K3s (Jim Lowman)
> 12. FW: SO2V with K3 and N1MM+ (James Setzler)
> 13. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Ken Alexander)
> 14. Re: CW RX (Fred Jensen)
> 15. PX3 opposite sideband nulling (Ken Alexander)
> 16. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Peter Lambert)
> 17. Re: [K2] LiFePO4 replacement for internal SLA battery in K2
> (Fred Townsend)
> 18. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Pierfrancesco Caci)
> 19. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Doug Turnbull)
> 20. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vac number 2 (Doug Turnbull)
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> 1. Re: K2 KIO2 - Serial to USB (Don Wilhelm)
> 2. K3/K3S with SubRx - Independant DSP control question/request
> (ae4pb at carolinaheli.com)
> 3. Re: K2 KIO2 - Serial to USB (Poul Erik Karlsh?j (PKA))
> 4. New K3s (Jim Rogers)
> 5. Re: New K3s (Phil Wheeler)
> 6. Re: New K3s (Bob McGraw - K4TAX)
> 7. Re: New K3s (Jim Brown)
> 8. Re: New K3s (Don Wilhelm)
> 9. [K2] LiFePO4 replacement for internal SLA battery in K2
> (inventor61 .)
> 10. Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Tom Morehouse)
> 11. Re: New K3s (Jim Lowman)
> 12. FW: SO2V with K3 and N1MM+ (James Setzler)
> 13. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Ken Alexander)
> 14. Re: CW RX (Fred Jensen)
> 15. PX3 opposite sideband nulling (Ken Alexander)
> 16. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Peter Lambert)
> 17. Re: [K2] LiFePO4 replacement for internal SLA battery in K2
> (Fred Townsend)
> 18. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Pierfrancesco Caci)
> 19. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Doug Turnbull)
> 20. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vac number 2 (Doug Turnbull)
> 21. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vac number 2 (Ian)
> 22. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vac number 2 (Thomas Morehouse)
> 23. K3IOB NF and Sub-receiver Use (Joel Black)
> 24. Re: PX3 opposite sideband nulling (Paul Saffren N6HZ)
> 25. new K3S (10195) and audio level drop when KPA500 in Oper mode
> (jim rogers)
> 26. Re: new K3S (10195) and audio level drop when KPA500 in Oper
> mode (Dick Dievendorff)
> 27. Re: New K3s (Bob McGraw - K4TAX)
> 28. Re: new K3S (10195) and audio level drop when KPA500 in Oper
> mode (Warren Merkel)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 09:04:56 -0400
> From: Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net, George Rebong <ke6te.9 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 KIO2 - Serial to USB
> Message-ID: <55E05C78.9020200 at embarqmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
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> The normal PC to K2 to KAT100 cable *is* a "Y" cable of sorts, look in
> the KAT100 manual for the details.
> It is not possible to get it backwards because the PC end has female
> pins while the KAT100 end has male pins.
> The only "problem" that could occur with a properly made cable is that
> the connectors could be swapped between the K2 and the KAT100.
> The connector with 2 cables in it must connect to the K2 - if backwards,
> the KAT100 will work fine, but the PC connection will not.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>> On 8/27/2015 5:17 PM, Matt Maguire wrote:
>> If you make the cable up as a "Y", better label the two ends very
>> clearly, or tape up the dangerous end to avoid accidentally connecting
>> a serial port to the wrong side.
>>
>> 73, Matt VK2RQ <x-apple-data-detectors://0>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 09:41:57 -0400
> From: <ae4pb at carolinaheli.com>
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3/K3S with SubRx - Independant DSP control
> question/request
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Reading the docs and different sources on using the K3/S with a SubRx in
> diversity receive the primary and sub DSP settings mirror. Am I miss-reading
> or is there the ability to independently configure the SubRx DSP? If this
> feature isn't available I'd like to ask for it to be considered. As a
> minimum the EQ settings could be added to the K3 utility maybe? I'm asking
> as I have different hearing losses in each ear where what sounds good to one
> side doesn't sound right to the other and vice versa.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Jerry Moore
> AE4PB, K3S future owner, 7 days and a wakeup til order
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 14:28:03 +0000
> From: Poul Erik Karlsh?j (PKA) <PKA at telepost.gl>
> To: "w3fpr at embarqmail.com" <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
> Cc: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>, George
> Rebong <ke6te.9 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 KIO2 - Serial to USB
> Message-ID:
> <295D236FD7BC5C44AB750A354BBC9D5B3D8AF943 at wmbxnuk1.sianiut.tele.gl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Yes Don,
> I for one thought I had a dead USB/serial converter until I realized that I had it connected backwards (K2 end to KAT100 and KAT100 end to K2)!
> It does not harm anything, but the PC will not connect.
> /OZ4UN
>
> -----Oprindelig meddelelse-----
> Fra: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] P? vegne af Don Wilhelm
> Sendt: 28. august 2015 15:05
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net; George Rebong
> Emne: Re: [Elecraft] K2 KIO2 - Serial to USB
>
> The normal PC to K2 to KAT100 cable *is* a "Y" cable of sorts, look in the KAT100 manual for the details.
> It is not possible to get it backwards because the PC end has female pins while the KAT100 end has male pins.
> The only "problem" that could occur with a properly made cable is that the connectors could be swapped between the K2 and the KAT100.
> The connector with 2 cables in it must connect to the K2 - if backwards, the KAT100 will work fine, but the PC connection will not.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>> On 8/27/2015 5:17 PM, Matt Maguire wrote:
>> If you make the cable up as a "Y", better label the two ends very
>> clearly, or tape up the dangerous end to avoid accidentally connecting
>> a serial port to the wrong side.
>>
>> 73, Matt VK2RQ <x-apple-data-detectors://0>
>>
>>
>>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 19:39:33 -0500
> From: Jim Rogers <jim.w4atk at gmail.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] New K3s
> Message-ID: <55E0FF45.8050602 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
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> I just got my UPS tracking number and my new K3s will arrive on
> Wednsday. So now the decision of whether to keep my K3 100 as a backup
> or sell it.
>
> It is s/n 8164 and was purchased in April of 2014. It is a basic K3. Has
> the KTCX03-1 1ppm TCXO and the 2.8kHz 8 pole filter, KANT3 (no antenna
> tuner). It currently has the K144XV-100-K 2M module installed but my
> plans are to transfer that to the new unit. I do not use the K3 for 2M
> FM so there is no FM filter.
>
> I use a Timewave Navigator for a one USB connection to the confuser.
> The Navigator has a very low noise USB Codec and six serial ports, CAT,
> PTT, CW Winkey, RTTY (sure enuff FSK), Aux RS232 (full RS232 great for
> checking/installing new firmware in the KPA500) and a configuration port
> for the Navigator itself. Using the Navigator I have never had to
> re-cable to do firmware updates to the K3 or the P3.
>
> Together, the K3 and the Navigator integrate so well together, I am
> anxious to see if the K3s with its new interface does it all as well as
> the current setup.
>
> Jim W4ATK
> K-Line
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 18:01:09 -0700
> From: Phil Wheeler <w7ox at socal.rr.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3s
> Message-ID: <55E10455.6050206 at socal.rr.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
> Re "I am anxious to see if the K3s with its new
> interface does it all as well as the current
> setup.": Please give us a full report, Jim.
>
> 73, Phil W7OX
>
>> On 8/28/15 5:39 PM, Jim Rogers wrote:
>> I just got my UPS tracking number and my new K3s
>> will arrive on Wednsday. So now the decision of
>> whether to keep my K3 100 as a backup or sell it.
>>
>> It is s/n 8164 and was purchased in April of
>> 2014. It is a basic K3. Has the KTCX03-1 1ppm
>> TCXO and the 2.8kHz 8 pole filter, KANT3 (no
>> antenna tuner). It currently has the
>> K144XV-100-K 2M module installed but my plans
>> are to transfer that to the new unit. I do not
>> use the K3 for 2M FM so there is no FM filter.
>>
>> I use a Timewave Navigator for a one USB
>> connection to the confuser. The Navigator has a
>> very low noise USB Codec and six serial ports,
>> CAT, PTT, CW Winkey, RTTY (sure enuff FSK), Aux
>> RS232 (full RS232 great for checking/installing
>> new firmware in the KPA500) and a configuration
>> port for the Navigator itself. Using the
>> Navigator I have never had to re-cable to do
>> firmware updates to the K3 or the P3.
>>
>> Together, the K3 and the Navigator integrate so
>> well together, I am anxious to see if the K3s
>> with its new interface does it all as well as
>> the current setup.
>>
>> Jim W4ATK
>> K-Line
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 20:15:41 -0500
> From: Bob McGraw - K4TAX <rmcgraw at blomand.net>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3s
> Message-ID: <55E107BD.7010705 at blomand.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
> I can't comment about the K3S vs. the K3 but with my K3S I find it works
> well with all my applications running under Windows 10. I do have an
> issue with WSJT and CAT control. It doesn't like the TX DATA mode on
> the K3S. Other than one issue, all seems quite well with the others.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
> K3S s/n 10,163
>
>> On 8/28/2015 8:01 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>> Re "I am anxious to see if the K3s with its new interface does it all
>> as well as the current setup.": Please give us a full report, Jim.
>>
>> 73, Phil W7OX
>>
>>> On 8/28/15 5:39 PM, Jim Rogers wrote:
>>> I just got my UPS tracking number and my new K3s will arrive on
>>> Wednsday. So now the decision of whether to keep my K3 100 as a
>>> backup or sell it.
>>>
>>> It is s/n 8164 and was purchased in April of 2014. It is a basic K3.
>>> Has the KTCX03-1 1ppm TCXO and the 2.8kHz 8 pole filter, KANT3 (no
>>> antenna tuner). It currently has the K144XV-100-K 2M module installed
>>> but my plans are to transfer that to the new unit. I do not use the
>>> K3 for 2M FM so there is no FM filter.
>>>
>>> I use a Timewave Navigator for a one USB connection to the confuser.
>>> The Navigator has a very low noise USB Codec and six serial ports,
>>> CAT, PTT, CW Winkey, RTTY (sure enuff FSK), Aux RS232 (full RS232
>>> great for checking/installing new firmware in the KPA500) and a
>>> configuration port for the Navigator itself. Using the Navigator I
>>> have never had to re-cable to do firmware updates to the K3 or the P3.
>>>
>>> Together, the K3 and the Navigator integrate so well together, I am
>>> anxious to see if the K3s with its new interface does it all as well
>>> as the current setup.
>>>
>>> Jim W4ATK
>>> K-Line
>>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 18:26:48 -0700
> From: Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3s
> Message-ID: <55E10A58.3090303 at audiosystemsgroup.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>> On Fri,8/28/2015 5:39 PM, Jim Rogers wrote:
>> So now the decision of whether to keep my K3 100 as a backup or sell it.
>
> I would add the new K3SYNA board and hang onto it. It makes a great
> second rig, you can leave it set up for your VHF station, it's a spare
> for when you need to send the K3S in for service, and you can take it
> out to FD without tearing down your station. I've chosen to upgrade my
> early serial K3s with synth and KXV3B rather than buy the new ones.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:44:07 -0400
> From: Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3s
> Message-ID: <55E10E67.1040309 at embarqmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
> Phil,
>
> RF wise, it should be the same as the K3.
> Computer-wise, it all depends on the computer and the equipment between
> the computer and the K3S. Unfortunately "Universal Serial Bus" is not
> so 'universal' when applied to the user.
> With the variety of computer and other gear between the K3S and the
> computer, the number of questions seem to expand exponentially as the
> list of devices and applications expand. USB offers a new set of
> "challenges" that are not present with RS-232, and the unfortunate
> answer is that it is computer dependent. Not a good situation for
> Elecraft support, but it is reality. USB is not as "universal" as the
> originators would have hoped it to be - it does have OS and device
> dependencies.
>
> Yes, the K3S USB connection should behave much the same as a K3 with a
> USB to serial adapter. The K3 simply moves the adapter inside the K3S,
> but the FTDI driver does have its limitations. In the computer world,
> things are OS dependent, Browser dependent, Com port assignment
> dependent, and a host of other dependencies. Since the K3S has entered
> the world of USB dependencies the OS and the K3S relationship tightens.
> No longer do we have to simply determine which "USB" Com port is
> connected to the K3S, but we must be able to dig down onto the chaos of
> USB port assignment that is being used by the particular OS you are
> running on your computer.
>
> IMHO, RS-232 interface is much more straightforward, and more usable by
> those who are not "computer geeks".
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>> On 8/28/2015 9:01 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>> Re "I am anxious to see if the K3s with its new interface does it all
>> as well as the current setup.": Please give us a full report, Jim.
>>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:51:54 -0400
> From: "inventor61 ." <inventor61 at gmail.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] [K2] LiFePO4 replacement for internal SLA battery
> in K2
> Message-ID:
> <CAHmQzTmRCM=GCeE2+4qF+CTUyj9rqT-M0GB4CEPGLqjytmYRZQ at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Hello
>
> My older K2, #771, is still in use after almost 16 years since I built it.
>
> I have the internal sealed lead-acid gel cell battery option. I have the
> charge circuit slightly modified using the kit from ProAudio Engineering,
> and I use their superb external power supply as well.
>
> I get great results, but I know one day this battery (the 2nd I have had)
> will eventually need to be replaced once again.
>
> I contacted Batteryspace.com and asked them to fabricate a LiFePO4 pack
> that matched the dimensions of the SLA in my radio, and to also include a
> matching Elecraft pigtail to plug in to the PCB connector, with a
> protection circuit board to prevent over discharge, shorts, and the like.
>
> The SLA is rated at 2.9Ah and the new LiFePO4 pack is rated at 4.5Ah. The
> new pack also has the benefit of running at a slightly higher voltage for
> most of the longer discharge curve.
>
> One key operating difference versus the SLA is that you should not
> continuously float charge the LiFePO4 pack.
>
> The new pack is not inexpensive, but it roughly doubles both the discharge
> period and the cycle life of the SLA.
>
> The new pack has shipped and I expect to get it after Labor Day / Shelby
> weekend. The pack has to come via ground (to NC from W6) due to the hazmat
> restrictions on such cell packs.
>
> If you look at their website, the pack is now listed :: item CU-J1087 (prod
> id: 9647).
>
> I will report back here after I get the pack and try it out. I am not
> affiliated with this firm in any way. Rather, I am reporting this
> information as a courtesy to the other Elecrafters who recently mentioned
> the need to replace their K2 SLA batteries.
>
> 73
>
> Steve KZ1X
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:53:06 -0400
> From: Tom Morehouse <k4aen at me.com>
> To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation
> Message-ID: <DC1F0589-B851-488C-A5FC-487A80AA9DA6 at me.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> I was planning to take my KX3 to Italy next week on vacation, but a consideration of import duties gives me pause. Does any have knowledge on the legalities?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tom
> K4AEN
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 22:04:08 -0400
> From: Jim Lowman <jmlowman at sbcglobal.net>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3s
> Message-ID: <55E11318.7000803 at sbcglobal.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
> Pretty much what I plan to do with my K3.
> Another fellow brings his K3 to our all-QRP Field Day, so I can add mine
> to the fray.
>
> Prior to ordering my K3S at the Huntsville Hamfest I had ordered and
> received my two K3SYNA cards, so my "old" K3 will have the newer
> synthesizer card and the older bandpass module.
>
> I would have my K3S by now, but I asked Lisa to defer shipment until I
> return home from vacation.
>
> 73 de Jim - AD6CW
>
>> On 8/28/2015 9:26 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
>>> On Fri,8/28/2015 5:39 PM, Jim Rogers wrote:
>>> So now the decision of whether to keep my K3 100 as a backup or sell it.
>>
>> I would add the new K3SYNA board and hang onto it. It makes a great
>> second rig, you can leave it set up for your VHF station, it's a spare
>> for when you need to send the K3S in for service, and you can take it
>> out to FD without tearing down your station. I've chosen to upgrade my
>> early serial K3s with synth and KXV3B rather than buy the new ones.
>>
>> 73, Jim K9YC
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 22:33:45 -0400
> From: "James Setzler" <jms_k1sd at verizon.net>
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>, "N1MM Logger Plus Reflector"
> <N1MMLoggerPlus at yahoogroups.com>, <RTTY at contesting.com>
> Cc: John Spigel W1AN <jms at 99main.com>, Mike McKaughan K1DM
> <k1dm.dr.michael at gmail.com>, KI1G Rick <ki1g at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] FW: SO2V with K3 and N1MM+
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> Greetings,
>
>
>
> I?ve been doing SO2V for a while now (4-5 contests anyway). I use a DB9 serial cable from one of the desktop computer serial ports driving one W1AN FSK Adapter and then into the K3 15pin ACC. I have 3 DIs on VFOA (MMTTY and two 2Tone (Flat and Flutter)) and 2 on VFOB (SUB RX) (one each MMTTY and 2Tone). I CQ on VFOA with low sound volume and S&P on SUB RX (VFOB) with no volume ? I just watch the scope for a signal when tuning on B or use the band map to jump to a spot. I use the K3 A/B button to switch back and forth; some times it works OK but many times not. It?s rather awkward and prone to mistakes because (for whatever reason) it?s not always a clean transfer between the VFOs with N1MM in this configuration. Hence my desire to get SO2V working as it is intended to with N1MM.
>
>
>
> With help from K3IU, K8UT, VE3KI, K5ND, N6XI, W1AN, and others from the Elecraft, N1MM, and RTTY Reflectors I?ve gotten SO2V to work in AFSK cleanly and predictably on the K3 with N1MM. I?d prefer to use FSK (just ?cause) but I?ll do it with AFSK for now.
>
>
>
> Some of the guys who use FSK simply combine the 3 needed lines from the 2 different com ports (from VFOA and VFOB) and feed their FSK adapter without any isolation diodes and they report good results (K5ND esp.). Some com ports seem to be different from others. K3IU reports the serial ports on his desktop have problems with FSK. But when using his Edgeport USB to serial adapter, all works well. Go figure.
>
>
>
> I?ve a DB9 Y splitter coming that I?ll first try straight from the 2 serial ports to the single W1AN FSK Adapter. If that works: Fine. If not, I?ll install the diodes isolating the 2 com ports per K8UT?s article on his web page from 2012 (I just happen to use the same Rosewill RC-301 serial card). If any issues continue, it?s full speed ahead with AFSK!
>
>
>
> The SCC RTTY Contest is this Saturday 1200Z - 1200Z. I?m going to get on and practice.
>
>
>
> Thanks again to all for the assistance.
>
>
>
> 73 James K1SD
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 22:39:35 -0400
> From: Ken Alexander <k.alexander at rogers.com>
> To: Tom Morehouse <k4aen at me.com>
> Cc: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation
> Message-ID: <81DA7E97-AED0-4893-86D9-2251D6A8F225 at rogers.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Hi Tom,
>
> My first reaction is that they won?t charge you anything unless you plan on selling it there, i.e., you?re not importing it. If it?s your personal property and you?re taking it home with you it?s the same as all the other things you?re bringing with you.
>
> Of greater importance is knowing about licensing agreements and what you need to know to legally operate from Italy.
>
> Others may know better, but that?s my take on it.
>
> 73,
>
> Ken Alexander
> VE3HLS
>
>
>
>> On Aug 28, 2015, at 9:53 PM, Tom Morehouse <k4aen at me.com> wrote:
>>
>> I was planning to take my KX3 to Italy next week on vacation, but a consideration of import duties gives me pause. Does any have knowledge on the legalities?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Tom
>> K4AEN
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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> Message: 14
> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 19:50:21 -0700
> From: Fred Jensen <k6dgw at foothill.net>
> To: Kjeld Holm <kh at kh-translation.dk>, elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW RX
> Message-ID: <55E11DED.9020009 at foothill.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Hi Kjeld,
>
> Yes, my aids are Phonak, I've tried the TVLink [belonged to someone
> else] and it does work well. I think it's BlueTooth, my two aids talk
> to each other and change programs at the same time. Sadly, they do not
> include a boom mic which I need. I also need to shut out surrounding
> sounds. I really have to focus on the one signal I'm trying to hear.
> The US Veterans Affairs gives me my aids since my loss is the result of
> combat service, I'm really very grateful that I get to walk around with
> $6,000 of microelectronics stuffed into my ears that were free. :-)
>
> I'm mainly a CW guy, would be my choice even if I could hear well, so
> the K3 RX EQ makes SSB "possible" for me.
>
> 73,
>
> Fred Jensen K6DGW [Dad was Danish, grandmother spoke Danish with me when
> I was little. Mom's mother conversed in German with me until Mom and
> Dad found out, it was WW2 and they didn't think that was all that good :-)]
>
>> On 8/28/2015 2:50 AM, Kjeld Holm wrote:
>> Dear Fred
>>
>> Regarding your hearing aids you may be interested in a product that can send
>> LF from K3 directly to your hearing aids.
>> The Danish company Phonak are selling a device under the name of TVLink
>> which plugs into the line out, Scart, headphone or external speaker
>> connector and from it's console sends in stereo to your hearing aids.
>> I have been using this for about 4 years now and it is the best "headphones"
>> I have ever had! The price is about 3000 Danish kroner which is something
>> like 450 US $.
>> Vy de
>> OZ1CCM, Kjeld
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> It's personal taste, your headphones/speakers, and state of your hearing.
>> My hearing is pretty bad and my hearing aids don't work under headphones [I
>> never use speakers].
>>
>> Fred K6DGW
>>
>>
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>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 15
> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 23:00:18 -0400
> From: Ken Alexander <k.alexander at rogers.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] PX3 opposite sideband nulling
> Message-ID: <4FD40020-88E0-4028-B064-482768D3315B at rogers.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> In a word: I can?t. OK, that?s two words.
>
> I have followed the procedure and am using the PX3s calibration signal as the signal source. I have recorded the initial Amplitude and Phase settings. I can see the two sideband peaks on the display and watch them move closer and further from the centre of the display as I change frequency. However, no amount of adjusting the phase of amplitude settings will cause the opposite sideband to change whatsoever. I am open to suggestions.
>
> One other point. There?s no mention that I can find in the nulling procedure that says what MODE I should be in. If the opposite sideband is on the right of the display then shouldn?t I be in LSB? If it doesn?t matter for this procedure then that would have been useful information too.
>
> Any ideas or assistance would be gratefully received!
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> Ken Alexander
> VE3HLS
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 16
> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 13:56:38 +1000
> From: "Peter Lambert" <plambert at qa.com.au>
> To: "'Ken Alexander'" <k.alexander at rogers.com>, "'Tom Morehouse'"
> <k4aen at me.com>
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> You should have a copy of your license with you that should be marked with something like "This license accords with the requirements of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administration (CEPT)". This should be printed on all US licenses. I'd also carry a copy of the relevant documentation for the countries you're visiting that indicates that they're a signatory to CPET requirement and allow foreign visitors with reciprocal CEPT licensing arrangements just in case you do get quizzed by someone.
>
> Apart from that, if you?re a casual visitor (on holidays or don?t have heaps of stamps for the country you're visiting in your passport) it'll be seen as personal property.
>
> It should go in you packed baggage. Some places get very funny about radio equipment in carry-on luggage. It's definite no no in the middle east where you could easily find yourself under interrogation if it's found.
>
> 73's Peter VK4JD
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken Alexander
> Sent: Saturday, 29 August 2015 12:40 PM
> To: Tom Morehouse
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation
>
> Hi Tom,
>
> My first reaction is that they won?t charge you anything unless you plan on selling it there, i.e., you?re not importing it. If it?s your personal property and you?re taking it home with you it?s the same as all the other things you?re bringing with you.
>
> Of greater importance is knowing about licensing agreements and what you need to know to legally operate from Italy.
>
> Others may know better, but that?s my take on it.
>
> 73,
>
> Ken Alexander
> VE3HLS
>
>
>
>> On Aug 28, 2015, at 9:53 PM, Tom Morehouse <k4aen at me.com> wrote:
>>
>> I was planning to take my KX3 to Italy next week on vacation, but a consideration of import duties gives me pause. Does any have knowledge on the legalities?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Tom
>> K4AEN
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>
> Message: 17
> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:41:16 -0700
> From: "Fred Townsend" <fptownsend at earthlink.net>
> To: "'inventor61 .'" <inventor61 at gmail.com>,
> <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K2] LiFePO4 replacement for internal SLA
> battery in K2
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Steve I recommend you get a LiFePO4 charger. The two batteries may occupy
> the physical space but they charge differently.
> 73
> Fred, AE6QL
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
> inventor61 .
> Sent: Friday, August 28, 2015 6:52 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] [K2] LiFePO4 replacement for internal SLA battery in K2
>
> Hello
>
> My older K2, #771, is still in use after almost 16 years since I built it.
>
> I have the internal sealed lead-acid gel cell battery option. I have the
> charge circuit slightly modified using the kit from ProAudio Engineering,
> and I use their superb external power supply as well.
>
> I get great results, but I know one day this battery (the 2nd I have had)
> will eventually need to be replaced once again.
>
> I contacted Batteryspace.com and asked them to fabricate a LiFePO4 pack that
> matched the dimensions of the SLA in my radio, and to also include a
> matching Elecraft pigtail to plug in to the PCB connector, with a protection
> circuit board to prevent over discharge, shorts, and the like.
>
> The SLA is rated at 2.9Ah and the new LiFePO4 pack is rated at 4.5Ah. The
> new pack also has the benefit of running at a slightly higher voltage for
> most of the longer discharge curve.
>
> One key operating difference versus the SLA is that you should not
> continuously float charge the LiFePO4 pack.
>
> The new pack is not inexpensive, but it roughly doubles both the discharge
> period and the cycle life of the SLA.
>
> The new pack has shipped and I expect to get it after Labor Day / Shelby
> weekend. The pack has to come via ground (to NC from W6) due to the hazmat
> restrictions on such cell packs.
>
> If you look at their website, the pack is now listed :: item CU-J1087 (prod
> id: 9647).
>
> I will report back here after I get the pack and try it out. I am not
> affiliated with this firm in any way. Rather, I am reporting this
> information as a courtesy to the other Elecrafters who recently mentioned
> the need to replace their K2 SLA batteries.
>
> 73
>
> Steve KZ1X
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> Message: 18
> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:53:44 +0200
> From: Pierfrancesco Caci <pf at tippete.net>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation
> Message-ID: <EA20B0A3-EF18-41EF-8A5E-43DA62656DA7 at tippete.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
>> On 29 August 2015 05:56:38 CEST, Peter Lambert <plambert at qa.com.au> wrote:
>> You should have a copy of your license with you that should be marked
>> with something like "This license accords with the requirements of the
>> European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administration
>> (CEPT)". This should be printed on all US licenses. I'd also carry a
>> copy of the relevant documentation for the countries you're visiting
>> that indicates that they're a signatory to CPET requirement and allow
>> foreign visitors with reciprocal CEPT licensing arrangements just in
>> case you do get quizzed by someone.
>>
>> Apart from that, if you?re a casual visitor (on holidays or don?t have
>> heaps of stamps for the country you're visiting in your passport) it'll
>> be seen as personal property.
>>
>> It should go in you packed baggage. Some places get very funny about
>> radio equipment in carry-on luggage. It's definite no no in the middle
>> east where you could easily find yourself under interrogation if it's
>> found.
>>
>> 73's Peter VK4JD
>
>
> There will be no import duties as it is personal property. If you want to be extra cautious, bring a copy of your purchase receipt, but my bet is you will not be questioned at all, just exit the green nothing to declare lane and be happy.
>
> I would definitely NOT put it in the shipped luggage. Put it in a backpack and keep it with you in cabin. Especially if you arrive in Rome airport.
>
> Have some alkaline batteries with you
> in case security at departure asks you to turn it on. Remember that you can't put lithium batteries in shipped luggage, and there are restrictions on what you can have in cabin (size, type acceptance).
>
> When operating in Italy, have your license with you along with your passport, in case some nosey passer by calls city police on you.
>
> Have fun
>
> Pf
> --
> Pierfrancesco Caci
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 19
> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:30:01 -0000
> From: "Doug Turnbull" <turnbull at net1.ie>
> To: "'Tom Morehouse'" <k4aen at me.com>, <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation
> Message-ID: <10228EEFBDE0487499E18CD5147849CC at DOUG1>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hi Tom,
> I have travelled to Italy on two occasions by plane with my KX3. I
> will be going to IT9 land later this autumn.
>
> Take your license with you. I always take my original license not a
> copy. Have your passport but whilst travelling around in Italy/Europe keep
> your passport in the hotel safe and carry a photocopy with you of the main
> passport identity page.
>
> I have travelled with the KX3 always with Lithium batteries inside and
> never had any problem! My understanding is that these batteries are okay
> in equipment they are used with but should not be carried separately. Keep
> you lithium batteries in the radio. I travel around Europe plus to and
> from the States on a pretty regular basis and have never had any trouble
> with KX3 in carry on or luggage. I like to pack my KX3 into the luggage
> though I have also taken it in my carry on. If the KX3 is in the luggage
> there is even less of a hold up at security if there is any holdup at all.
> Both ways have always been just fine. Okay maybe Rome airport could be a
> problem but I have not had any trouble anywhere with theft and this includes
> JFK once infamous but seemingly fine these days.
>
> Take a European to North American power adaptor with you. I use a
> small MFJ-4103 power supply originally made for the FT817 but fine for the
> KX3. Being a switching supply it runs from 100 to 240 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz.
>
>
> I like to use an AlexLoop whilst travelling but this is not a big
> issue. Pack the antenna in your main luggage.
>
> You are going to have a good time and you have nothing to be losing
> sleep over. Chill out and have pleasant dreams of good food, warm weather,
> good wine, wonderful culture, great scenery and beautiful people. Enjoy!
>
> 73 Doug EI2CN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom
> Morehouse
> Sent: 29 August 2015 01:53
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation
>
> I was planning to take my KX3 to Italy next week on vacation, but a
> consideration of import duties gives me pause. Does any have knowledge on
> the legalities?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tom
> K4AEN
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> Message: 20
> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:35:59 -0000
> From: "Doug Turnbull" <turnbull at net1.ie>
> To: "'Tom Morehouse'" <k4aen at me.com>, <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vac number 2
> Message-ID: <81EB4D640B92453DB1E3F01D7B6E873D at DOUG1>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Tom,
> Besides what I wrote previously you might go to the A.R.I Italian ARRL
> website and print out their instructions for reciprocal operation in Italy.
> Your prefix will change depending on where you are operating from in Italy.
> It is also handy to have this even if in English in your possession. I
> have never been questioned but this gives you an additional piece of paper.
>
> 73 Doug EI2CN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom
> Morehouse
> Sent: 29 August 2015 01:53
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation
>
> I was planning to take my KX3 to Italy next week on vacation, but a
> consideration of import duties gives me pause. Does any have knowledge on
> the legalities?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tom
> K4AEN
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>
> Message: 21
> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:16:42 -0400
> From: "Ian" <ik7565 at verizon.net>
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vac number 2
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>
> CEPT is pretty easy, see http://www.arrl.org/us-amateurs-operating-overseas
> 73, Ian N8IK
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug
> Turnbull
> Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2015 03:36
> To: 'Tom Morehouse' <k4aen at me.com>; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vac number 2
>
> Tom,
> Besides what I wrote previously you might go to the A.R.I Italian ARRL
> website and print out their instructions for reciprocal operation in Italy.
> Your prefix will change depending on where you are operating from in Italy.
> It is also handy to have this even if in English in your possession. I
> have never been questioned but this gives you an additional piece of paper.
>
> 73 Doug EI2CN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom
> Morehouse
> Sent: 29 August 2015 01:53
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation
>
> I was planning to take my KX3 to Italy next week on vacation, but a
> consideration of import duties gives me pause. Does any have knowledge on
> the legalities?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tom
> K4AEN
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> Message: 22
> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:41:57 -0400
> From: Thomas Morehouse <k4aen at me.com>
> To: Doug Turnbull <turnbull at net1.ie>
> Cc: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vac number 2
> Message-ID: <362A9097-E67C-4E5B-B8FC-AFD84F1D082D at me.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Mille grazie- Thanks to all who responded. Good advice - I think I have everything necessary - and hope to see you on the air!
>
> A week in Piemonte and a week in Umbria with wonderful people, food, wine and ham radio!
>
> 73
>
> Tom
> K4AEN
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 23
> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 06:55:31 -0500
> From: Joel Black <joel.b.black at gmail.com>
> To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3IOB NF and Sub-receiver Use
> Message-ID: <F7C27F52-BE64-495D-8F78-1238CA7CD521 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Any word yet on the audio NF of the K3IOB?
>
> Does the K3IOB output a stereo signal for use with the second receiver?
>
> Thanks,
> Joel - W4JBB
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 24
> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 08:22:15 -0700 (MST)
> From: Paul Saffren N6HZ <pauls at elecraft.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PX3 opposite sideband nulling
> Message-ID: <1440861735161-7606808.post at n2.nabble.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Hi Ken,
>
> First make sure the cables between the PX3 and the KX3 are firmly plugged in
> on both the KX3 and PX3 sides. Pay attention to the I/Q 2.5mm cable.
> During adjustment, move the encoder slowly, the adjustment values are
> usually small.
> If you're still having trouble, please contact Elecraft customer support.
>
>
> 73,
>
> Paul n6hz
>
>
>
>
> --
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> Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 25
> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:06:46 -0400
> From: jim rogers <jdrog at bellsouth.net>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] new K3S (10195) and audio level drop when KPA500
> in Oper mode
> Message-ID: <55E1D896.5090002 at bellsouth.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
> Good morning,
>
> I have a new K3S, serial # 10195. All was going well until I hooked up
> my KPA500 to the K3S using the Elecraft supplied aux cable (E850463).
>
> In standby mode (on the KPA500) the audio level on the K3S is nice and
> loud, BUT when I press the OPER button on the KPA500 the audio level on
> the K3S all but disappears!
>
> If I then press STBY on the KPA500, the audio level on the K3S returns
> to loud. Only the E850463 cable connects between the two Elecraft
> components.
>
> The KPA500 is about 1 year old and has performed flawlessly to date. Do
> I have a Firmware issue with the "older" KPA500 and the brand new K3S?
>
> Thank you for any suggestion on how to resolve this issue.
>
> Jim N4DU
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 26
> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 09:19:56 -0700
> From: "Dick Dievendorff" <dick at elecraft.com>
> To: "'jim rogers'" <jdrog at bellsouth.net>, <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3S (10195) and audio level drop when
> KPA500 in Oper mode
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
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> Perhaps your KPA500 key line is being pulled low? Might be a cable issue.
> I think there's an asterisk on the left side of the KPA500 LCD that shows
> when the PA KEY line is being pulled down.
>
> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of jim
> rogers
> Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2015 9:07 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] new K3S (10195) and audio level drop when KPA500 in Oper
> mode
>
> Good morning,
>
> I have a new K3S, serial # 10195. All was going well until I hooked up my
> KPA500 to the K3S using the Elecraft supplied aux cable (E850463).
>
> In standby mode (on the KPA500) the audio level on the K3S is nice and loud,
> BUT when I press the OPER button on the KPA500 the audio level on the K3S
> all but disappears!
>
> If I then press STBY on the KPA500, the audio level on the K3S returns to
> loud. Only the E850463 cable connects between the two Elecraft components.
>
> The KPA500 is about 1 year old and has performed flawlessly to date. Do I
> have a Firmware issue with the "older" KPA500 and the brand new K3S?
>
> Thank you for any suggestion on how to resolve this issue.
>
> Jim N4DU
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 27
> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 14:32:41 -0500
> From: Bob McGraw - K4TAX <rmcgraw at blomand.net>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3s
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> My take on this.........a fellow can't have too many radios.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
> K3S s/n 10,163
>
>> On 8/28/2015 7:39 PM, Jim Rogers wrote:
>> I just got my UPS tracking number and my new K3s will arrive on
>> Wednsday. So now the decision of whether to keep my K3 100 as a
>> backup or sell it.
>>
>> It is s/n 8164 and was purchased in April of 2014. It is a basic K3.
>> Has the KTCX03-1 1ppm TCXO and the 2.8kHz 8 pole filter, KANT3 (no
>> antenna tuner). It currently has the K144XV-100-K 2M module installed
>> but my plans are to transfer that to the new unit. I do not use the
>> K3 for 2M FM so there is no FM filter.
>>
>> I use a Timewave Navigator for a one USB connection to the confuser.
>> The Navigator has a very low noise USB Codec and six serial ports,
>> CAT, PTT, CW Winkey, RTTY (sure enuff FSK), Aux RS232 (full RS232
>> great for checking/installing new firmware in the KPA500) and a
>> configuration port for the Navigator itself. Using the Navigator I
>> have never had to re-cable to do firmware updates to the K3 or the P3.
>>
>> Together, the K3 and the Navigator integrate so well together, I am
>> anxious to see if the K3s with its new interface does it all as well
>> as the current setup.
>>
>> Jim W4ATK
>> K-Line
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> Message: 28
> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 15:52:23 -0400
> From: Warren Merkel <hullspeed21 at gmail.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3S (10195) and audio level drop when
> KPA500 in Oper mode
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> Jim,
>
> Did you check what the K3S power level displays when the KPA500 is in
> Operate mode? It could be set for very low drive. I have mine set up to
> lower the drive from 100w to 30w when the KPA500 goes from standby to
> operate. If you have the setting for per band mode enabled, you will
> need to check it on each band.
>
> Warren, KD4Z
>
>
>> On 8/29/2015 12:06 PM, jim rogers wrote:
>> Good morning,
>>
>> I have a new K3S, serial # 10195. All was going well until I hooked up
>> my KPA500 to the K3S using the Elecraft supplied aux cable (E850463).
>>
>> In standby mode (on the KPA500) the audio level on the K3S is nice and
>> loud, BUT when I press the OPER button on the KPA500 the audio level on
>> the K3S all but disappears!
>>
>> If I then press STBY on the KPA500, the audio level on the K3S returns
>> to loud. Only the E850463 cable connects between the two Elecraft
>> components.
>>
>> The KPA500 is about 1 year old and has performed flawlessly to date. Do
>> I have a Firmware issue with the "older" KPA500 and the brand new K3S?
>>
>> Thank you for any suggestion on how to resolve this issue.
>>
>> Jim N4DU
>>
>>
>>
>>
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