K3S Kit issue - Does not transmit in SSB
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Good day,
I am adressing this issue to this forum as I am puzzled and don't know what to do. Basically, I assembled my K3S kit about a month ago, no issues with the build and initial testing. I have done all of the required calibration and even the RF Gain calibration using the XG3 signal generator. Everything worked out fine, I was able to receive signals and hooking up my paddle I was able to transmit in CW. Since I have the TX Monitor option, I was able to see the signal and power output on the P3 display. I did put back the radio in his box and put it aside for about a month as I was busy with other family issues (i.e. a new baby). I pulled back the radio last week as I wanted to play with the digital modes, after fiddling with the settings I was able to hook up the computer and the radio using the USB cable to use the internal sound card and control. I am able to receive signals on my computer, I can see the received signal on the computer display so I have no doubt that the sound card drivers are working. I configured the software to control the radio and when I start to transmit using the software, the radio turn into transmit mode and the TX red LED lights up. However, looking on the P3 Display using the TX Monitor, I see no signal being transmitted, if I increase the Monitor volume, I hear a hissing sound and there is no power output. Since I initially thought this was caused by a setting, I hooked up the MH2 microphone and pressed the PTT, the TX LED lights up, but when I speak in the microphone, no signal appear on the TX Monitor, same hissing sound when I increase the Monitor Volume and no power output. Does anyone have faced such an issue? Any idea what is wrong? I have assembled many kits helping other people (K3, K3S, KX3, PX3) and never faced any issue but for my kit, I dont get it. Thanks in advance! Etienne Marcoux VE8EM |
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I would start by bringing your tests down to the basics and eliminating any possible computer software configuration cause.
I would first re-load the firmware and re-run calibration. Assuming those all work correctly, the next issue is to properly configure the microphone settings. There are several things that have to be correct, including where the microphone is connected (rear or front), the nature of the microphone, any bias and the proper microphone power setting (hi or low). Read the manual and follow the instructions. If you are still having problems, test with another microphone to make sure the problem is not with the mic. If none of those work I would call the factory for further guidance. They are excellent at diagnosis and are very helpful. From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of VE8EM Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 10:12 AM To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] K3S Kit issue - Does not transmit in SSB Good day, I am adressing this issue to this forum as I am puzzled and don't know what to do. Basically, I assembled my K3S kit about a month ago, no issues with the build and initial testing. I have done all of the required calibration and even the RF Gain calibration using the XG3 signal generator. Everything worked out fine, I was able to receive signals and hooking up my paddle I was able to transmit in CW. Since I have the TX Monitor option, I was able to see the signal and power output on the P3 display. I did put back the radio in his box and put it aside for about a month as I was busy with other family issues (i.e. a new baby). I pulled back the radio last week as I wanted to play with the digital modes, after fiddling with the settings I was able to hook up the computer and the radio using the USB cable to use the internal sound card and control. I am able to receive signals on my computer, I can see the received signal on the computer display so I have no doubt that the sound card drivers are working. I configured the software to control the radio and when I start to transmit using the software, the radio turn into transmit mode and the TX red LED lights up. However, looking on the P3 Display using the TX Monitor, I see no signal being transmitted, if I increase the Monitor volume, I hear a hissing sound and there is no power output. Since I initially thought this was caused by a setting, I hooked up the MH2 microphone and pressed the PTT, the TX LED lights up, but when I speak in the microphone, no signal appear on the TX Monitor, same hissing sound when I increase the Monitor Volume and no power output. Does anyone have faced such an issue? Any idea what is wrong? I have assembled many kits helping other people (K3, K3S, KX3, PX3) and never faced any issue but for my kit, I dont get it. Thanks in advance! Etienne Marcoux VE8EM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3S-Kit-issue-Does-not-transmit-in-SSB-tp7632922.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email]<mailto:[hidden email]> ________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Etienne,
A frequent problem is that the Bias is not turned on when using the MH2 microphone. It is an electret microphone and needs bias to produce audio. As for your DATA mode operation, are you using DATA A mode? You should be. Do you have the mic select set to Line IN? If not, that can be the problem. Do you have anything plugged into the K3S Line IN jack? That overrides the Line IN for the internal soundcard. Do you get any indication on the ALC meter - you should set the audio so you have 4 bars solid with the 5th bar flickering. You may need to adjust both the computer soundcard speaker or line Out sliders and the K3S mic gain (actually Line IN). 73, Don W3FPR On 7/31/2017 1:11 PM, VE8EM wrote: > Good day, > > I am adressing this issue to this forum as I am puzzled and don't know what > to do. > > Basically, I assembled my K3S kit about a month ago, no issues with the > build and initial testing. I have done all of the required calibration and > even the RF Gain calibration using the XG3 signal generator. > > Everything worked out fine, I was able to receive signals and hooking up my > paddle I was able to transmit in CW. Since I have the TX Monitor option, I > was able to see the signal and power output on the P3 display. I did put > back the radio in his box and put it aside for about a month as I was busy > with other family issues (i.e. a new baby). > > I pulled back the radio last week as I wanted to play with the digital > modes, after fiddling with the settings I was able to hook up the computer > and the radio using the USB cable to use the internal sound card and > control. I am able to receive signals on my computer, I can see the received > signal on the computer display so I have no doubt that the sound card > drivers are working. I configured the software to control the radio and when > I start to transmit using the software, the radio turn into transmit mode > and the TX red LED lights up. Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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I would like to say thank you all for your answers. The BIAS was the issue for the MH2 microphone, I am able to transmit SSB now but somehow I am still having issue with the computer connection...
I guess I will keep trying things out. The menu option for MIC SEL is now showing front port and BIAS. It works! The following option MIC+LIN I believe should be on to use both, am I correct? I am still unable to use the internal sound card line in however... I'll keep trying! Thanks! VE8EM |
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For DATA modes, use DATA A and set the data mode MIC SEL to LINE IN - if
you try to use SSB with MIC+LIN you will end up transmitting voice as well as data through the live mic. With the USB connection using the internal K3 soundcard, make certain nothing is plugged into the 3.5mm LINE IN jack. Adjust the soundcard slider and the MIC GAIN (now LINE IN gain) to produce 4 bars solid on the ALC meter with the 5th bar flashing. Adjust your desired power with the power knob. Ignore the internet advice to adjust the power with the audio level, it does not work well with Elecraft gear. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/31/2017 3:17 PM, VE8EM wrote: > I would like to say thank you all for your answers. The BIAS was the issue > for the MH2 microphone, I am able to transmit SSB now but somehow I am still > having issue with the computer connection... ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Finally, I was about to give up but I managed to solve the issue.
After hours of configuration checking and trials, I installed some Windows update which prompted a restart. After restarting the computer, and being quite stubborn, I decided to give it another try... And it magically worked, no changes needed in the settings, just a computer restart and the driver settled I guess and it has worked since then... Hopefully it will stay that way! |
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I have had the same thing happen to me numerous times, albeit not with
radio control software. The machine will just lose its freaking mind and when I shut it down, it'll begin installing downloaded (uninstalled) updates. I call it the computer's "throwing a temper tantrum." On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 10:54 VE8EM <[hidden email]> wrote: > Finally, I was about to give up but I managed to solve the issue. > > After hours of configuration checking and trials, I installed some Windows > update which prompted a restart. > > After restarting the computer, and being quite stubborn, I decided to give > it another try... And it magically worked, no changes needed in the > settings, just a computer restart and the driver settled I guess and it has > worked since then... > > Hopefully it will stay that way! > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3S-Kit-issue-Does-not-transmit-in-SSB-tp7632922p7632957.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > 73 (or 72 for the QRP folks), Rich Hurd / WC3T DMR ID: 3142737 Northampton County RACES EPA-ARRL Public Information Officer for Scouting Latitude: 40.761621 Longitude: -75.288988 (40°45.68' N 75°17.33' W) Grid: *FN20is* ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Perhaps this thread — if it continues — should be renamed to what it is, a "PC Operating System fail” or something. :-)
> > On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 10:54 VE8EM <[hidden email]> wrote: > >> Finally, I was about to give up but I managed to solve the issue. >> >> After hours of configuration checking and trials, I installed some Windows >> update which prompted a restart. Grant NQ5T K3 #2091, KX3 #8342 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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This is a really common problem with Win10. If it has downloaded a new
update in the background, but not installed it, many of the drivers quit working. For me it is ALWAYS soundcard #1 that fails. Once a reboot is performed, things start working normally. Steve, K6UM On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 9:36 AM, rich hurd WC3T <[hidden email]> wrote: > I have had the same thing happen to me numerous times, albeit not with > radio control software. The machine will just lose its freaking mind and > when I shut it down, it'll begin installing downloaded (uninstalled) > updates. I call it the computer's "throwing a temper tantrum." > > On Tue, Aug 1, 2017 at 10:54 VE8EM <[hidden email]> wrote: > > > Finally, I was about to give up but I managed to solve the issue. > > > > After hours of configuration checking and trials, I installed some > Windows > > update which prompted a restart. > > > > After restarting the computer, and being quite stubborn, I decided to > give > > it another try... And it magically worked, no changes needed in the > > settings, just a computer restart and the driver settled I guess and it > has > > worked since then... > > > > Hopefully it will stay that way! > > > > > > > > -- > > View this message in context: > > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3S-Kit-issue-Does- > not-transmit-in-SSB-tp7632922p7632957.html > > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > > ______________________________________________________________ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > Message delivered to [hidden email] > > > -- > 73 (or 72 for the QRP folks), > Rich Hurd / WC3T > DMR ID: 3142737 > Northampton County RACES > EPA-ARRL Public Information Officer for Scouting > Latitude: 40.761621 Longitude: -75.288988 (40°45.68' N 75°17.33' W) Grid: > *FN20is* > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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Just a quick thought... make sure you are not in TX Test mode!
73, Gerry W1VE On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 1:11 PM VE8EM <[hidden email]> wrote: > Good day, > > I am adressing this issue to this forum as I am puzzled and don't know what > to do. > > Basically, I assembled my K3S kit about a month ago, no issues with the > build and initial testing. I have done all of the required calibration and > even the RF Gain calibration using the XG3 signal generator. > > Everything worked out fine, I was able to receive signals and hooking up my > paddle I was able to transmit in CW. Since I have the TX Monitor option, I > was able to see the signal and power output on the P3 display. I did put > back the radio in his box and put it aside for about a month as I was busy > with other family issues (i.e. a new baby). > > I pulled back the radio last week as I wanted to play with the digital > modes, after fiddling with the settings I was able to hook up the computer > and the radio using the USB cable to use the internal sound card and > control. I am able to receive signals on my computer, I can see the > received > signal on the computer display so I have no doubt that the sound card > drivers are working. I configured the software to control the radio and > when > I start to transmit using the software, the radio turn into transmit mode > and the TX red LED lights up. However, looking on the P3 Display using the > TX Monitor, I see no signal being transmitted, if I increase the Monitor > volume, I hear a hissing sound and there is no power output. > > Since I initially thought this was caused by a setting, I hooked up the MH2 > microphone and pressed the PTT, the TX LED lights up, but when I speak in > the microphone, no signal appear on the TX Monitor, same hissing sound when > I increase the Monitor Volume and no power output. > > Does anyone have faced such an issue? Any idea what is wrong? > > I have assembled many kits helping other people (K3, K3S, KX3, PX3) and > never faced any issue but for my kit, I dont get it. > > Thanks in advance! > > Etienne Marcoux > VE8EM > > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3S-Kit-issue-Does-not-transmit-in-SSB-tp7632922.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [hidden email] > Gerry Hull, W1VE Hancock, NH USA Member: ARRL, YCCC, YCCCN, CW Ops [hidden email] ph: 1-617-CW-SPARK (find me) ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] |
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