[Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 141, Issue 37
Bob VE2AXO
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Wed Feb 10 08:51:23 EST 2016
Bob VE2AXO
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> Today's Topics:
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> 1. Re: K3S and WSJT-X (Joe Subich, W4TV)
> 2. Re: K3 with KIO3B and RMS Express (Joe Subich, W4TV)
> 3. Re: Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer Switches
> (Jim Brown)
> 4. Re: How to center K1's crystal filters? (cottersay)
> 5. Re: K3S and WSJT-X (Robert Nobis)
> 6. Linking VFO s (Dauer, Edward)
> 7. Re: K3S and WSJT-X (Joe Subich, W4TV)
> 8. new K2 (Oscar Castillo)
> 9. Re: Linking VFO s (Igor Sokolov)
> 10. Re: How to center K1's crystal filters? (Don Wilhelm)
> 11. Re: Linking VFO s (Gary)
> 12. Re: new K2 (Don Wilhelm)
> 13. Re: Linking VFO s (Gary)
> 14. [K3 Remote] Scrolling VFO B Message "UPDATE K3 UTILITY"
> (Rick Tavan)
> 15. Re: Filtering RFI from LED & fluorescence Dimmer Switches
> (Edward R Cole)
> 16. Re: Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer Switches
> (John Pitz)
> 17. Key out delay for end of TX? (Jim Miller)
> 18. Re: Key out delay for end of TX? (Bob McGraw K4TAX)
> 19. Re: Key out delay for end of TX? (Ken K3IU)
> 20. Re: Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer Switches
> (Craig Smith)
> 21. Re: Key out delay for end of TX? (Guy Olinger K2AV)
> 22. Re: Key out delay for end of TX? (Bob McGraw K4TAX)
> 23. Re: Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer Switches
> (Clay Autery)
> 24. Re: [K3 Remote] Scrolling VFO B Message "UPDATE K3 UTILITY"
> (JBaumgarte at aol.com)
> 25. Re: KRC2 not working after PA upgrade (Jack Brindle)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 22:09:32 -0500
> From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists at subich.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S and WSJT-X
> Message-ID: <56A6E36C.6030308 at subich.com>
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> On 1/25/2016 9:37 PM, James Bennett wrote:
>> I may be out in left field here, although I've been using WSJT-X for
>> quite some time, but I keep the WSJT-X power slider at the max and
>> control my output power at the K3....
>
> I've always: 1) left the PWR slider in WSJT-X at 100%
> 2) set the Windows Volume Mixer "Device" slider for the
> sound card output being used at 70 - 80% (to keep the
> sound card in its linear range/minimum distortion)
> 3) adjusted the K3/K3S Audio input (Line In) for four
> bars of ALC
> 5) set the desired power level with the K3 PWR control
>
> 73,
>
> ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 22:14:28 -0500
> From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists at subich.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 with KIO3B and RMS Express
> Message-ID: <56A6E494.3080500 at subich.com>
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>
>> The transmit light goes on but no power out and failure to
>> connect.
>
> Are you seeing four bars of ALC? It sounds like you do not
> have the audio levels set correctly.
>
> Use DATA A, set MENU:MIC+LIN = OFF and MENU:MIC SEL=LINE IN.
> Set your software TX level at about 80%, set the Windows Volume
> Mixer for your sound card output "Speaker (USB Audio CODEC)" at
> 80%, adjust the K3/K3S Mic Gain for four bars of ALC and set the
> output power level using the PWR control.
>
> 73,
>
> ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
> On 1/25/2016 9:58 PM, Reed Bumgarner wrote:
>> I'm having trouble getting RMS Express to transmit. I've tried various
>> combinations of RTS PTT settings and am using the digital setting in the
>> RMS software. The transmit light goes on but no power out and failure to
>> connect.
>> Do I need to use port share software with the KIO3B? Is there another
>> setting I'm overlooking?
>> Thanks for any insights.
>> Reed AA1RB
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 19:25:47 -0800
> From: Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer
> Switches
> Message-ID: <56A6E73B.20002 at audiosystemsgroup.com>
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> On Mon,1/25/2016 5:57 PM, David Ahrendts wrote:
>> Curious, does anyone have an example of LED noise recorded?
>
> LEDs do NOT make noise. What makes noise is the switch-mode power
> supply, and/or the dimmers used to make them run.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:31:25 -0700 (MST)
> From: cottersay <cotter.sayre at gmail.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How to center K1's crystal filters?
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> Yep, just checked it out Ken, and the board Rev states that it is Rev. /Er/,
> dated 2001. Hopefully this means that my K1 has the S2 on the bottom of the
> main board! I'll soon know (by tomorrow).
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:33:20 -0700
> From: Robert Nobis <n7rjn at nobis.net>
> To: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw at blomand.net>
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S and WSJT-X
> Message-ID: <1F29F58F-538A-44CB-AEE0-97F6E4CDFE54 at nobis.net>
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> Bob,
>
> Yes, I also use the PWR slider bar to adjust the number of bars on the ALC indication, after I have adjusted the Line Gain on the K3. And, yes, the actual transmit power output form the K3 is adjusted by the Power Level nob on the front panel of the K3.
>
> My issue, is that the PWR slider on WSJT-X is extremely sensitive, but I have been living with this.
>
> 73,
>
>
> Bob Nobis - N7RJN
> n7rjn at nobis.net
>
>
>> On Jan 25, 2016, at 19:24, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw at blomand.net> wrote:
>>
>> Let me clarify a point. Use the PWR slider on WSJT-X to adjust the number of bars on the ALC indication on the radio. Do this in combination with the {MIC} Line Gain value on the radio. You should have 4 on solid, 5th flickering. Actual transmit power is controlled by the PWR value as set on the radio.
>>
>> 73
>> Bob, K4TAX
>>
>> On 1/25/2016 8:17 PM, Robert Nobis wrote:
>>> Bob,
>>>
>>> I have already tried that and several other setting levels. The issue, I believe, is that the PWR slider on WSJT-X is very sensitive. A very small movement results in a big swing in actual power.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>>
>>> Bob Nobis - N7RJN
>>> n7rjn at nobis.net
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Jan 25, 2016, at 18:51, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw at blomand.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> You might try running the K3S LINE Gain at a lower value, in my case 15 to 20, and running the PWR slider in WSJT-X a bit higher. This is also affected by the SPEAKER level in the Windows Sound controller panel. Also under "Enhancements" make sure "Disable All Enhancement" box is checked.
>>>>
>>>> 73
>>>> Bob, K4TAX
>>>>
>>>> On 1/25/2016 7:41 PM, Robert Nobis wrote:
>>>>> Ian,
>>>>>
>>>>> I have the same issue with my K3 and WSJT-X. Great care must be taken when making the Tx power adjustment, and it is far too easy to significantly change the ALC level with the slightest movement.
>>>>>
>>>>> 73,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Bob Nobis - N7RJN
>>>>> n7rjn at nobis.net
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Jan 25, 2016, at 18:37, Ian <ik7565 at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks all for the helpful suggestions - turns out the audio drive levels
>>>>>> are pretty sensitive. The WSJT Power slider on the right is very touchy in
>>>>>> combination with the K3S Mic Gain knob. ALC can disappear in an instance!
>>>>>> 73, Ian N8IK
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3fpr at embarqmail.com]
>>>>>> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 17:52
>>>>>> To: Ian <ik7565 at verizon.net>; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S and WSJT-X
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Ian,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Are you actually getting RF output? Check with an in-line wattmeter.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> WSJT-X is no different than other soundcard data modes.
>>>>>> Do you have the DATA mode input set to LINE IN? If you have a K3S or K3
>>>>>> with the KIO3B *and* are using the internal soundcard, anything plugged into
>>>>>> the LINE IN jack on the K3/K3S will override the audio input from the
>>>>>> internal soundcard.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Do you have the data submode set to DATA A?
>>>>>> The audio drive should be set to produce 4 bars solid on the ALC meter with
>>>>>> the 5th bar flashing - that is the "No ALC" point, the 1st 4 bars are there
>>>>>> to help you adjust the audio drive level. Set the MIC SEL to LINE and set
>>>>>> MIC + LINE to off. Set the soundcard output slider up to at least 3/4 and
>>>>>> then adjust the Line-In (Mic) Gain to obtain the proper deflection on the
>>>>>> ALC meter (you can do that in TX TEST mode without producing RF).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you have no indication on the ALC meter, that is good reason for no RF
>>>>>> output.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 73,
>>>>>> Do W3FPR
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 1/25/2016 5:26 PM, Ian wrote:
>>>>>>> TXMON installed correctly! Works fb on CW and SSB.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 03:35:23 +0000
> From: "Dauer, Edward" <edauer at law.du.edu>
> To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s
> Message-ID: <D2CC3599.15E49%edauer at law.du.edu>
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>
> I did exactly the same ? stated that I did not welcome the change, and
> then lived with it by programming PF1 to carry the ?link? function. Works
> just fine. Just needed to write a note into the manual recording the
> change for when the executor of my estate needs to sell the K3. (I
> haven?t figured out yet how I?ll be able to take it with me.)
>
>
> Ted, KN1CBR
>
>
>
>
>
>> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 11:51:11 +1000
>> From: Gary <vk1zzgary at gmail.com>
>> To: Guy Olinger K2AV <k2av.guy at gmail.com>, Igor Sokolov
>> <ua9cdc at gmail.com>
>> Cc: elecraft reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s
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>> I also did not want the change, however I have tied it to PF1 now.
>>
>> I keep my vfo's linked, B vfo is set up 5 for hunting DXpeditions, a
>> simple press on the pf1 key avoids the UP cops.
>>
>> Just my take on Linking
>>
>> Gary
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 22:50:57 -0500
> From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists at subich.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S and WSJT-X
> Message-ID: <56A6ED21.2060607 at subich.com>
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>
> On 1/25/2016 10:33 PM, Robert Nobis wrote:
>> My issue, is that the PWR slider on WSJT-X is extremely sensitive,
>
> That's why I leave it at 100%, turn down the "Device" level in Windows
> Volume Mixer and adjust the K3/K3S Line In (Mic Gain) for the correct
> four bar ALC level. The K3/K3S Line In level runs between 15 and 25
> for four bars depending on the level of the sound card device (master)
> level and is easy to adjust.
>
> 73,
>
> ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
> On 1/25/2016 10:33 PM, Robert Nobis wrote:
>> Bob,
>>
>> Yes, I also use the PWR slider bar to adjust the number of bars on the ALC indication, after I have adjusted the Line Gain on the K3. And, yes, the actual transmit power output form the K3 is adjusted by the Power Level nob on the front panel of the K3.
>>
>> My issue, is that the PWR slider on WSJT-X is extremely sensitive, but I have been living with this.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>>
>> Bob Nobis - N7RJN
>> n7rjn at nobis.net
>>
>>
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 21:15:13 -0700
> From: Oscar Castillo <xe2hum at gmail.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] new K2
> Message-ID:
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> hello to all,
>
> i just get a nice K2 already build, tonight i doing inicial test and get
> the Hi Cur message if i go above 5.5 watts on 40 meters and about 8 or so
> in others bands, is this normal? no more that 5 watts? power supply 13.8 V,
> 20 amps...
>
> where to star...
>
> regards!!
>
> --
> *Oscar Castillo XE2IF*
>
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 09:54:11 +0500
> From: "Igor Sokolov" <ua9cdc at gmail.com>
> To: "Guy Olinger K2AV" <k2av.guy at gmail.com>
> Cc: "Don Wilhelm" <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>, "Paul VanOveren"
> <paulnf8j at gmail.com>, "elecraft reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s
> Message-ID: <E8DBFD890EDD485FB9602C7B794BC01F at cdcmobile>
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>
> Guy,
> I use 2 RX of K3 with 2 different antennas pointed in two directions. With
> this scheme I often use audio A/B swapping witch is not working in
> DIVERCITY. I sure can program LINK into PF button but PF1 in my case is
> already programmed to switch speaker on/off and PF2 - to invoke audio A/B
> switching.
> I can adapt to the new firmware with DIVERSITY single press but still I find
> it less convenient then what we had before that.
>
> 73, Igor UA9CDC
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Guy Olinger K2AV" <k2av.guy at gmail.com>
> To: "Igor Sokolov" <ua9cdc at gmail.com>
> Cc: "Don Wilhelm" <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>; "Paul VanOveren"
> <paulnf8j at gmail.com>; "elecraft reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 6:26 AM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s
>
>
>> Going back quite a while, a lot of us complained to Elecraft that
>> diversity
>> RX, which is a top reason for having a second RX at all, was really clunky
>> as it was originally implemented on the SUB button. That scheme confused
>> people and got them into K3 states which they didn't understand because
>> they held the button too long, or not long enough. It was complained about
>> over and over, enough that Elecraft changed how the SUB button worked for
>> diversity mode on the K3 and then put the yellow DIV on the front panel
>> lettering of the K3S, setting that scheme in concrete. So that's not going
>> to change.
>>
>> Since the programming language has the LN command to link VFOs, DV for
>> diversity, and the ability to simulate just about any button press, along
>> with other commands, it should be possible to create a macro that does
>> everything, link plus everything else you do using link, a superior single
>> button press solution to the old scheme. The macro string can contain the
>> command to set the sub RX to main RX frequency, to get around the sub RX
>> going to the last frequency used on VFO B.
>>
>> With the ability to send macro strings from the function keys in N1MM, it
>> is possible to create function key definitions which do everything from
>> the
>> logger, by just importing a function key definition.
>>
>> Myself, I am very happy with the change, as is to this point anyone I know
>> who uses the two RX in diversity. You might be the first to disagree I've
>> heard.
>>
>> 73, Guy K2AV
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 3:45 PM, Igor Sokolov <ua9cdc at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I have found this change pretty inconvenient because when getting out of
>>> diversity mode I loose LINK state and has to go to the menu to change it
>>> again. Besides in DIVERSITY mode I now cannot swap left and right audio
>>> channels. Just wonder why such a limitation was implemented.
>>>
>>> 73, Igor UA9CDC
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Wilhelm" <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
>>> To: "Paul VanOveren" <paulnf8j at gmail.com>; "elecraft reflector" <
>>> elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 9:46 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s
>>>
>>>
>>> Paul,
>>>>
>>>> Did you recently update the firmware? It is now a CONFIG menu item.
>>>> That was changed a few firmware releases back. Check the release notes
>>>> for several releases back.
>>>>
>>>> The problem was that many users were getting into VFO Link when they
>>>> wanted to go into Diversity and created additional support activity both
>>>> on
>>>> the reflector and at Elecraft customer support.
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>> Don W3FPR
>>>>
>>>> On 1/25/2016 11:10 AM, Paul VanOveren wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I can not link the VFOS, an instantaneous push turns on the SUB
>>>>> receiver
>>>>> ok, but anything longer that an instantaneous push, indicates DIVERSITY
>>>>> on
>>>>> the B display. There is no inbetween, where it would show Link or
>>>>> Unlink.
>>>>> Is there some menu setting I am missing?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Paul, NF8J
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> Message: 10
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:21:11 -0500
> From: Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
> To: Ken Talbott <ktalbott at gamewood.net>, 'cottersay'
> <cotter.sayre at gmail.com>, elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How to center K1's crystal filters?
> Message-ID: <56A70247.2060309 at embarqmail.com>
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> Ken,
>
> You are correct, those K1's without the S2 switch make matters more
> difficult for setting the Transmit Offset.
> There is a procedure in the older K1 manual which has you short two
> solder pads on the RF board to make that adjustment, but it does not
> work as well as with the K1's with the switch.
>
> My procedure for adjusting the TX offset on those older K1's is more
> complex.
> After adjusting the BFO to position the center of the FL3 passband at
> the desired sidetone pitch, I set the K1 to receive a signal at the
> same desired pitch. A signal generator is a handy tool, but an off the
> air signal can be used if a signal generator (such as another
> transmitter operating into a dummy load) is not available. If using an
> off-the-air signal, make sure it does not change frequency - ARRL
> bulletins or code practice signals are a stable source of on-the-air
> signals.
> Receive that signal generator (or on-the-air signal output) on the K1
> and also on a separate receiver, and then do a TUNE with the K1 (into a
> dummy load). Adjust the K1 C13 to the same audio pitch that the signal
> generator (or on-the-air signal) frequency produced in the monitor
> receiver (Spectrogram or other audio spectrum analyzer is helpful in
> determining that pitch - any frequency will do - the important thing is
> that the audio frequencies are the same).
>
> You can try the procedure in the older manual, and if successful it will
> produce the same result, but my test bench is set up with Spectrogram
> and a monitor receiver, so the above procedure is the easiest for me.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 1/25/2016 9:16 PM, Ken Talbott wrote:
>> You said you built your K1 'years ago'. Are you sure you have an S2? If
>> yours is an early K1 there is no S2, this process is a bit more involved!
>> Don, can you help with those instructions? They are not in the current rev
>> of the manual.
>> Ken - ke4rg
>>
>>
>
>
>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 15:30:50 +1000
> From: Gary <vk1zzgary at gmail.com>
> To: "Dauer, Edward" <edauer at law.du.edu>, "elecraft at mailman.qth.net"
> <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s
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>
> That will two of us on the other side. We can always ask during a sqso...?
>
> Gary
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Dauer, Edward" <edauer at law.du.edu>
> Sent: ?26/?01/?2016 1:36 PM
> To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s
>
>
> I did exactly the same ? stated that I did not welcome the change, and
> then lived with it by programming PF1 to carry the ?link? function. Works
> just fine. Just needed to write a note into the manual recording the
> change for when the executor of my estate needs to sell the K3. (I
> haven?t figured out yet how I?ll be able to take it with me.)
>
>
> Ted, KN1CBR
>
>
>
>
>
>> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 11:51:11 +1000
>> From: Gary <vk1zzgary at gmail.com>
>> To: Guy Olinger K2AV <k2av.guy at gmail.com>, Igor Sokolov
>> <ua9cdc at gmail.com>
>> Cc: elecraft reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s
>> Message-ID: <56a6d11d.cf57620a.14dcc.2875 at mx.google.com>
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>>
>> I also did not want the change, however I have tied it to PF1 now.
>>
>> I keep my vfo's linked, B vfo is set up 5 for hunting DXpeditions, a
>> simple press on the pf1 key avoids the UP cops.
>>
>> Just my take on Linking
>>
>> Gary
>
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> Message: 12
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:41:41 -0500
> From: Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
> To: Oscar Castillo <xe2hum at gmail.com>, elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K2
> Message-ID: <56A70715.7010107 at embarqmail.com>
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> Oscar,
>
> Set the menu CAL CUR to 3.50 for starters.
>
> Do a quick test - connect an in-line wattmeter between your K2 and a
> dummy load.
> Set the power to 5 watts (or for a K2/100 to 50 watts).
> Then do a TUNE. Observe the power indicated on the external wattmeter
> as well as the power indicated on the K2 display.
>
> If a K2/10, does the power on the external wattmeter indicate in excess
> of 12 watts while the K2 display shows a low power? If so diodes D1 and
> D2 in the KAT2 have been damaged and need to be replaced. If you do not
> have the KAT2, then diode D9 in the K2 RF board needs to be replaced.
>
> If a K2/100, the power should be 25 watts on the external wattmeter and
> the K2 display should be near 25 watts. If the actual power is greater
> than 25 watts, then the KPA100 diodes D16 and D17 are damaged and need
> to be replaced.
>
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 1/25/2016 11:15 PM, Oscar Castillo wrote:
>> hello to all,
>>
>> i just get a nice K2 already build, tonight i doing inicial test and get
>> the Hi Cur message if i go above 5.5 watts on 40 meters and about 8 or so
>> in others bands, is this normal? no more that 5 watts? power supply 13.8 V,
>> 20 amps...
>>
>> where to star...
>>
>> regards!!
>>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 15:43:40 +1000
> From: Gary <vk1zzgary at gmail.com>
> To: Igor Sokolov <ua9cdc at gmail.com>, Guy Olinger K2AV
> <k2av.guy at gmail.com>
> Cc: elecraft reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s
> Message-ID: <56a7079a.020d620a.5047b.59fe at mx.google.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> Igor,
> Program M1-M4 to do linking?
> Gary
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Igor Sokolov" <ua9cdc at gmail.com>
> Sent: ?26/?01/?2016 2:57 PM
> To: "Guy Olinger K2AV" <k2av.guy at gmail.com>
> Cc: "elecraft reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s
>
> Guy,
> I use 2 RX of K3 with 2 different antennas pointed in two directions. With
> this scheme I often use audio A/B swapping witch is not working in
> DIVERCITY. I sure can program LINK into PF button but PF1 in my case is
> already programmed to switch speaker on/off and PF2 - to invoke audio A/B
> switching.
> I can adapt to the new firmware with DIVERSITY single press but still I find
> it less convenient then what we had before that.
>
> 73, Igor UA9CDC
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Guy Olinger K2AV" <k2av.guy at gmail.com>
> To: "Igor Sokolov" <ua9cdc at gmail.com>
> Cc: "Don Wilhelm" <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>; "Paul VanOveren"
> <paulnf8j at gmail.com>; "elecraft reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 6:26 AM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s
>
>
>> Going back quite a while, a lot of us complained to Elecraft that
>> diversity
>> RX, which is a top reason for having a second RX at all, was really clunky
>> as it was originally implemented on the SUB button. That scheme confused
>> people and got them into K3 states which they didn't understand because
>> they held the button too long, or not long enough. It was complained about
>> over and over, enough that Elecraft changed how the SUB button worked for
>> diversity mode on the K3 and then put the yellow DIV on the front panel
>> lettering of the K3S, setting that scheme in concrete. So that's not going
>> to change.
>>
>> Since the programming language has the LN command to link VFOs, DV for
>> diversity, and the ability to simulate just about any button press, along
>> with other commands, it should be possible to create a macro that does
>> everything, link plus everything else you do using link, a superior single
>> button press solution to the old scheme. The macro string can contain the
>> command to set the sub RX to main RX frequency, to get around the sub RX
>> going to the last frequency used on VFO B.
>>
>> With the ability to send macro strings from the function keys in N1MM, it
>> is possible to create function key definitions which do everything from
>> the
>> logger, by just importing a function key definition.
>>
>> Myself, I am very happy with the change, as is to this point anyone I know
>> who uses the two RX in diversity. You might be the first to disagree I've
>> heard.
>>
>> 73, Guy K2AV
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 3:45 PM, Igor Sokolov <ua9cdc at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I have found this change pretty inconvenient because when getting out of
>>> diversity mode I loose LINK state and has to go to the menu to change it
>>> again. Besides in DIVERSITY mode I now cannot swap left and right audio
>>> channels. Just wonder why such a limitation was implemented.
>>>
>>> 73, Igor UA9CDC
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Wilhelm" <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
>>> To: "Paul VanOveren" <paulnf8j at gmail.com>; "elecraft reflector" <
>>> elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 9:46 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s
>>>
>>>
>>> Paul,
>>>>
>>>> Did you recently update the firmware? It is now a CONFIG menu item.
>>>> That was changed a few firmware releases back. Check the release notes
>>>> for several releases back.
>>>>
>>>> The problem was that many users were getting into VFO Link when they
>>>> wanted to go into Diversity and created additional support activity both
>>>> on
>>>> the reflector and at Elecraft customer support.
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>> Don W3FPR
>>>>
>>>> On 1/25/2016 11:10 AM, Paul VanOveren wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I can not link the VFOS, an instantaneous push turns on the SUB
>>>>> receiver
>>>>> ok, but anything longer that an instantaneous push, indicates DIVERSITY
>>>>> on
>>>>> the B display. There is no inbetween, where it would show Link or
>>>>> Unlink.
>>>>> Is there some menu setting I am missing?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Paul, NF8J
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> Message: 14
> Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 21:50:17 -0800
> From: Rick Tavan <rick at tavan.com>
> To: Elecraft Main Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] [K3 Remote] Scrolling VFO B Message "UPDATE K3
> UTILITY"
> Message-ID: <56A70919.5090107 at tavan.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
> I just started up my K3-K3 RemoteRig setup and got E 040AA8 in the VFO A area and a perpetually scrolling, puzzling message "UPDATE K3 UTILITY" in the VFO B area. I power-cycled the rigs and all was well. I've had a number of other, similarly puzzling but different startup glitches recently involving an E message in VFO A and a loss of audio, also repairable by power cycling. I suspect it's a comm glitch, possibly not specifically related to K3 Remote components, but report it here in case it helps efforts to make the product more robust in the face of such errors.
>
> 73,
>
> /Rick N6XI
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 15
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:13:23 -0900
> From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net>
> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & fluorescence Dimmer
> Switches
> Message-ID: <201601260913.u0Q9DNfB027571 at mail41c28.carrierzone.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>
> We have no dimmers except the on/off dimmers called wall switches. ;-)
>
> Re: LED's. I have three CREE LED bulbs in my ham shack std ceiling
> light fixture with no RFI. My wife is substituting out incandescent
> and bad CFL for LED's she found at Home Depot (not CREE - I think
> they are GE). They also directly install in std light
> fixtures. They are cylindrical in shape. Also are not bothering the radios.
>
> I have a desk fluorescent and garage has 30w tubes which do not seem
> to cause RFI. The switching PS for our new Direct-TV satellite
> receiver throws out bad RFI on 2m. Fortunately, I am usually in
> front of the TV most of the time it is on. I will have to try
> clamp-on ferrites at some point.
>
> I have a friend that acquired LED's from Costco and he is plagued
> with RFI from them (no idea of brand or model). Definitely caveat
> emptor on converting to LED lighting if you are a ham.
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>
> From: Kevin Stover <kevin.stover at mediacombb.net>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer
> Switches
> Message-ID: <56A6CA47.7060900 at mediacombb.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
> My simple (=cheaper) solution is to get rid of the dimmers all together.
> How much is a good old fashioned light switch at the big three, $1.50,
> two buck if you want a matching switch plate.
> When we bought our house I replaced six dimmers. Didn't hear a peep from
> "she who must be obeyed".
> I have about that many CFL's to swap out for LED's. The garage
> fluorescents will be a different story. They get to stay as long as they
> stay radio quiet.
>
>
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
> http://www.kl7uw.com
> "Kits made by KL7UW"
> Dubus Mag business:
> dubususa at gmail.com
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 16
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:08:40 -0500
> From: John Pitz <crustacean at brig-elec.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer
> Switches
> Message-ID: <1453820920.3247.10.camel at arabica>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
> For what it's worth, when LEDs first became affordable I thought the
> perfect place to try one out was in the garage door opener. With all
> the vibration and the constant cycling on and off every time the beam
> was broken an LED bulb seemed like a perfect fit. We ran into an issue
> immediately. When we opened the door in the morning to go to work, the
> controller would turn on the light bulb. The light bulb somehow
> clobbered the receiver so we were unable to close the garage door with
> the remote. We would have to get out of the car and go into the garage
> to use the push button then try to scamper out without breaking the
> beam. When we got home from work we would be able to open the door with
> the remote. The only time the remote didn?t work was when the the light
> was on. The wife was convinced the opener was going bad. I got to be
> the hero and fixed the opener, by replacing the light bulb. That was
> one of the easiest repairs I have done to that thing hi hi!
>
> John Pitz
> KD8CIV
>
>
> On Mon, 2016-01-25 at 17:57 -0800, David Ahrendts wrote:
>
>> Thanks to all who have posted on this thread. Very informative. I have an entire house full of Lutron dimmers ? all servicing halogens ? circa 2001 design (pre-LED). And being a green guy with solar panels on the roof and plug-in hybrid, I was considering LEDs for the whole house. Will step very carefully now because of this discussion. Curious, does anyone have an example of LED noise recorded?
>>
>> David Ahrendts, KK6DA (formerly KC0XT), LA
>>
>>
>>> On Jan 25, 2016, at 5:22 PM, Kevin Stover <kevin.stover at mediacombb.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> My simple (=cheaper) solution is to get rid of the dimmers all together.
>>> How much is a good old fashioned light switch at the big three, $1.50, two buck if you want a matching switch plate.
>>> When we bought our house I replaced six dimmers. Didn't hear a peep from "she who must be obeyed".
>>> I have about that many CFL's to swap out for LED's. The garage fluorescents will be a different story. They get to stay as long as they stay radio quiet.
>>>
>>> On 1/25/2016 6:52 PM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:
>>>> My simple (= cheep) solution is to simply turn off
>>>> all dimmer controlled lights when I'm on the
>>>> air.....
>>>> For me, this is easy since there's only two in the
>>>> whole house!
>>>>
>>>> Charlie k3ICH
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> R. Kevin Stover
>>> AC0H
>>> ARRL
>>> FISTS #11993
>>> SKCC #215
>>> NAQCC #3441
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> David Ahrendts davidahrendts at me.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 17
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:15:45 -0500
> From: Jim Miller <jim at jtmiller.com>
> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Key out delay for end of TX?
> Message-ID:
> <CACYeN9ywSQ+hprXfzMP6g82WiHTbm12x8b9__McE4+sbeLNpJQ at mail.gmail.com>
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> There is a Keyout to RF out default (adjustable) delay of 8ms on the K3.
>
> What is the spec for RF out going inactive to Keyout going inactive?
>
> Thanks
>
> Jim ab3cv
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 18
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 09:21:28 -0600
> From: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw at blomand.net>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Key out delay for end of TX?
> Message-ID: <56A78EF8.4000705 at blomand.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
> One issue I'm trying to resolve is a manner to keep the KEY OUT active
> in between CW elements. This of course would negate QSK operation but
> the repeated clatter of an external relay is most annoying.
>
> Any help or suggestions?
>
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
> On 1/26/2016 9:15 AM, Jim Miller wrote:
>> There is a Keyout to RF out default (adjustable) delay of 8ms on the K3.
>>
>> What is the spec for RF out going inactive to Keyout going inactive?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Jim ab3cv
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>
> Message: 19
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:35:18 -0500
> From: Ken K3IU <kenk3iu at cox.net>
> To: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw at blomand.net>, elecraft Reflector
> <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Key out delay for end of TX?
> Message-ID: <56A79236.4010403 at cox.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
> Hi Bob:
>
> You can just put the K3 in SEMI breakin mode (Press hold
> QSK button on Band UP) and set the delay to whatever you
> want by adjusting the DELAY (press hold SPEED MIC and turn
> knob to adjust). I believe that should produce the result
> you are seeking.
>
> 73, Ken K3IU
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> On 1/26/2016 10:21 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>> One issue I'm trying to resolve is a manner to keep the
>> KEY OUT active in between CW elements. This of course
>> would negate QSK operation but the repeated clatter of an
>> external relay is most annoying.
>>
>> Any help or suggestions?
>>
>>
>> 73
>> Bob, K4TAX
>>
>> On 1/26/2016 9:15 AM, Jim Miller wrote:
>>> There is a Keyout to RF out default (adjustable) delay of
>>> 8ms on the K3.
>>>
>>> What is the spec for RF out going inactive to Keyout
>>> going inactive?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Jim ab3cv
>>> ______________________________________________________________
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> Message: 20
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:38:31 -0700
> From: Craig Smith <craig at powersmith.net>
> To: John Pitz <crustacean at brig-elec.com>
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer
> Switches
> Message-ID: <F7F7DB8D-3BC4-4E66-9D68-DFAAAF1D7DE5 at powersmith.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Thanks for the garage door opener experience. I had my door and opener replaced a few months ago. The manual for the opener (Lift Master) specifically says not to use LED bulbs. I was scratching my head over that but did use CFLs in the opener. I asked the installer why that recommendation was there, and he said he didn?t know why LEDs couldn?t be used. But, as your experience shows, it appears that it can indeed be a problem. Probably the close proximity of the opener receiver to the poorly filtered (for some bulbs) switch-mode converters in the bulbs.
>
> 73 Craig AC0DS
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 21
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:42:17 -0500
> From: Guy Olinger K2AV <k2av.guy at gmail.com>
> To: Jim Miller <jim at jtmiller.com>
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Key out delay for end of TX?
> Message-ID:
> <CANckpc3ydRGfxW33ksEBxJcgW_04wb7ESXG4AybYyPyyCdz8KA at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> A Winkey box or any of the other contest boxes using a Winkey chip in the
> innards will allow a precise tailored delay that even incorporates the
> keying speed. That takes care of the clatter of my 8410. I use the keyer in
> the contest box instead of the one in the K3 because it can slightly delay
> the key signal to insure no hot switching. The contest box supplies the PTT
> signal for the amp and for external devices if needed.
>
> 73, Guy K2AV
>
> On Tuesday, January 26, 2016, Jim Miller <jim at jtmiller.com> wrote:
>
>> There is a Keyout to RF out default (adjustable) delay of 8ms on the K3.
>>
>> What is the spec for RF out going inactive to Keyout going inactive?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Jim ab3cv
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> Message: 22
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 09:43:14 -0600
> From: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw at blomand.net>
> To: Ken K3IU <kenk3iu at cox.net>, elecraft Reflector
> <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Key out delay for end of TX?
> Message-ID: <56A79412.10807 at blomand.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
> WOW! It works. Thank you........I'd missed that one. Geez, seems I
> can or need to learn something every day. :-)
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
> K3S s/n 10163
>
>
> On 1/26/2016 9:35 AM, Ken K3IU wrote:
>> Hi Bob:
>>
>> You can just put the K3 in SEMI breakin mode (Press hold QSK button
>> on Band UP) and set the delay to whatever you want by adjusting the
>> DELAY (press hold SPEED MIC and turn knob to adjust). I believe that
>> should produce the result you are seeking.
>>
>> 73, Ken K3IU
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> On 1/26/2016 10:21 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>>> One issue I'm trying to resolve is a manner to keep the KEY OUT
>>> active in between CW elements. This of course would negate QSK
>>> operation but the repeated clatter of an external relay is most
>>> annoying.
>>>
>>> Any help or suggestions?
>>>
>>>
>>> 73
>>> Bob, K4TAX
>>>
>>> On 1/26/2016 9:15 AM, Jim Miller wrote:
>>>> There is a Keyout to RF out default (adjustable) delay of 8ms on the
>>>> K3.
>>>>
>>>> What is the spec for RF out going inactive to Keyout going inactive?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> Jim ab3cv
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> Message: 23
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:56:10 -0600
> From: Clay Autery <cautery at montac.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer
> Switches
> Message-ID: <56A7A52A.9060909 at montac.com>
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> Wonder if it's "OK" to use "quality" LED bulbs and get away with it?
> I've got the full Lift Master setup... I'll check the two types of LEDs
> I have (one CREE based, the other not) and see if it impacts the remote
> opener's ability to function.
>
> 73,
>
> ______________________
> Clay Autery
>
> On 1/26/2016 9:38 AM, Craig Smith wrote:
>> Thanks for the garage door opener experience. I had my door and opener replaced a few months ago. The manual for the opener (Lift Master) specifically says not to use LED bulbs. I was scratching my head over that but did use CFLs in the opener. I asked the installer why that recommendation was there, and he said he didn?t know why LEDs couldn?t be used. But, as your experience shows, it appears that it can indeed be a problem. Probably the close proximity of the opener receiver to the poorly filtered (for some bulbs) switch-mode converters in the bulbs.
>>
>> 73 Craig AC0DS
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> Message: 24
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 12:58:16 -0500
> From: JBaumgarte at aol.com
> To: rick at tavan.com, elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3 Remote] Scrolling VFO B Message "UPDATE K3
> UTILITY"
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> I also use a K3-K3 RemoteRig system. Haven't had the problem Rick
> describes, but have had the system suddenly turn off the receiver on all bands.
> Power-cycled and no change (tx functions all work). Accidentally hit the
> shift knob and suddenly audio returned! Happened a second time a few days
> later and just slight movement on the shift returned to normal! I did note
> that the shift function had dramatically and mysteriously moved. The first
> time this happened I did upgrade to latest OS, but did not upgrade the RRC
> boxes. Anyone else see anything like this?
> 73
> John, N0IJ
>
>
> In a message dated 1/25/2016 11:53:09 P.M. Central Standard Time,
> rick at tavan.com writes:
>
> I just started up my K3-K3 RemoteRig setup and got E 040AA8 in the VFO A
> area and a perpetually scrolling, puzzling message "UPDATE K3 UTILITY" in
> the VFO B area. I power-cycled the rigs and all was well. I've had a number
> of other, similarly puzzling but different startup glitches recently
> involving an E message in VFO A and a loss of audio, also repairable by power
> cycling. I suspect it's a comm glitch, possibly not specifically related to K3
> Remote components, but report it here in case it helps efforts to make the
> product more robust in the face of such errors.
>
> 73,
>
> /Rick N6XI
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> Message: 25
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:41:56 -0800
> From: Jack Brindle <jackbrindle at me.com>
> To: Dave Glenn <glenn.d at ca.rr.com>
> Cc: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KRC2 not working after PA upgrade
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> Pin 9? The KRC2 Auxbus connection is on pin 6. Use pin 5 for the ground connection. If you used pin 1 for ground that should work also.
>
> The 100 watt amplifier should have no affect on KRC2 operation, recheck your internal cabling to make sure everything is OK, and recheck the Aux IO cabling.
> It should be:
> K3 Aux IO: Pin 2 ? KRC2 pin 6
> K3 Aux IO: Pin 5 or 12 ? KRC2 pin 5
>
> Make sure the W jumpers are set properly. If you are connecting the K3 to the KRC2?s XCVR port, be sure that W16 is installed. In general you can remove Ws 17-23.
> That is all that is needed.
>
> Power cycling the KRC2 should have no effect on the K3. If you have changed W1-8, power cycling will have affect on the KRC2, however.
>
> Give me details of your setup and I?ll work with you to get things going.
>
> 73,
>
> Jack Brindle, W6FB
> Elecraft Engineering
>
>
>> On Jan 25, 2016, at 1:42 PM, Dave Glenn <glenn.d at ca.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>> I recently had the 100 Watt amp added to my K3.
>>
>> I went to set it up with and use with my transverters and KRC2 menu item
>> shows -
>>
>> Cabling looks good going from 15 pin on the K3 to the 9 on the KRC2.
>>
>>
>>
>> If I power cycle the KRC2 while the K3 is on it shows Turn On PA and is
>> locked up.
>>
>>
>>
>> Is there some setting I have forgotten?
>>
>> Tnx, Dave N6TEB
>>
>>
>>
>>
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