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Hugh Bradley

problem using CW on K3/0

After a lot of twiddling I have managed to get my K3/0 talking to my remote
K3 (using the Remote Rig modules). I have found the system works almost
seamlessly. I am really pleased with it. I brought the K3/O unit on holiday
with me and found I could operate my home station almost as if I were
there.

At the operator / control end sending CW involves using the Remote Rig
module which has a keyer built in to it with the K3/0. The module has a
small black knob on it which controls the keying speed and has a paddle
input. I have two problems using CW:

1. When sending CW the tone is monitored from the K3 speaker. It is
over-loud and I cannot find a way to reduce its volume. For me it is too
loud to operate. The controls on my K3/0 do not seem to affect it and there
are no controls on the Remote-rig module. . Maybe I am missing something
here and perhaps someone can help.

2. At the back of the Remote-rig / keyer module is an input for a paddle.
I cannot use a straight key to this input. Is it possible to attach a
straight key to the K3/0?

73 de EI9KF
Hugh
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Mitch Wolfson, DJØQN / K7DX

Re: problem using CW on K3/0

On 07.08.2012 20:54, Hugh Bradley wrote:

> After a lot of twiddling I have managed to get my K3/0 talking to my remote
> K3 (using the Remote Rig modules). I have found the system works almost
> seamlessly. I am really pleased with it. I brought the K3/O unit on holiday
> with me and found I could operate my home station almost as if I were
> there.
>
> At the operator / control end sending CW involves using the Remote Rig
> module which has a keyer built in to it with the K3/0. The module has a
> small black knob on it which controls the keying speed and has a paddle
> input. I have two problems using CW:
>
> 1. When sending CW the tone is monitored from the K3 speaker. It is
> over-loud and I cannot find a way to reduce its volume. For me it is too
> loud to operate. The controls on my K3/0 do not seem to affect it and there
> are no controls on the Remote-rig module. . Maybe I am missing something
> here and perhaps someone can help.
>
> 2. At the back of the Remote-rig / keyer module is an input for a paddle.
> I cannot use a straight key to this input. Is it possible to attach a
> straight key to the K3/0?
>
> 73 de EI9KF
> Hugh
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Mitch Wolfson, DJØQN / K7DX

Re: problem using CW on K3/0

In reply to this post by Hugh Bradley

Hugh,

Here are your answers:

1. Go to the control RRC web page under "keyer settings", then change
"Side tone -db" to a lower number.

2. Look at the current RemoteRig manual on pages 84-85 where this is
covered. You can connect a straight key or external keyer to the control
RRC's I/O socket. A tip: use an old ethernet cable and cut-off one end
to use.

73,
Mitch DJ0QN

On 07.08.2012 20:54, Hugh Bradley wrote:

Brandon Hansen [KG6YPI]

Re: problem using CW on K3/0

Hello Hugh,

Mitch provided excellent answers to your questions. Also note,
it is recommended to turn the MON (Monitor) on the remote K3 all the way
down (0, off) in CW mode and to use the side tone monitor built into the
Control RemoteRig unit. This will prevent several issues when sending CW
using the RemoteRig devices.

As mentioned in previous response from Mitch, you will need to make a
custom cable to connect your straight key to the Control RemoteRig's IO
port located on the back side and set your IO Settings for straight key
support.

If you need any further help or have any other questions, you may
contact K3-Remote support by emailing [hidden email]

--
73,
Brandon Hansen, KG6YPI
831-763-4211 (x168)
K3-Remote Support
Elecraft

On 8/7/2012 12:31 PM, Mitch Wolfson DJØQN wrote:

> Hugh,
>
> Here are your answers:
>
> 1. Go to the control RRC web page under "keyer settings", then change
> "Side tone -db" to a lower number.
>
> 2. Look at the current RemoteRig manual on pages 84-85 where this is
> covered. You can connect a straight key or external keyer to the control
> RRC's I/O socket. A tip: use an old ethernet cable and cut-off one end
> to use.
>
> 73,
> Mitch DJ0QN
>
>
> On 07.08.2012 20:54, Hugh Bradley wrote:
>> After a lot of twiddling I have managed to get my K3/0 talking to my remote
>> K3 (using the Remote Rig modules). I have found the system works almost
>> seamlessly. I am really pleased with it. I brought the K3/O unit on holiday
>> with me and found I could operate my home station almost as if I were
>> there.
>>
>> At the operator / control end sending CW involves using the Remote Rig
>> module which has a keyer built in to it with the K3/0. The module has a
>> small black knob on it which controls the keying speed and has a paddle
>> input. I have two problems using CW:
>>
>> 1. When sending CW the tone is monitored from the K3 speaker. It is
>> over-loud and I cannot find a way to reduce its volume. For me it is too
>> loud to operate. The controls on my K3/0 do not seem to affect it and there
>> are no controls on the Remote-rig module. . Maybe I am missing something
>> here and perhaps someone can help.
>>
>> 2. At the back of the Remote-rig / keyer module is an input for a paddle.
>> I cannot use a straight key to this input. Is it possible to attach a
>> straight key to the K3/0?
>>
>> 73 de EI9KF
>> Hugh
>> ______________________________________________________________
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