Bob VE2AXO ve2...@videotron.ca
> On Jan 26, 2016, at 1:42 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > > Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to > elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > elecraft-ow...@mailman.qth.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Elecraft digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 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" > (jbaumga...@aol.com) > 25. Re: KRC2 not working after PA upgrade (Jack Brindle) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 22:09:32 -0500 > From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <li...@subich.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S and WSJT-X > Message-ID: <56a6e36c.6030...@subich.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > > 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 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 22:14:28 -0500 > From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <li...@subich.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 with KIO3B and RMS Express > Message-ID: <56a6e494.3080...@subich.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > >> 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 > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 19:25:47 -0800 > From: Jim Brown <j...@audiosystemsgroup.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer > Switches > Message-ID: <56a6e73b.20...@audiosystemsgroup.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > 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 > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:31:25 -0700 (MST) > From: cottersay <cotter.sa...@gmail.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How to center K1's crystal filters? > Message-ID: <1453779085873-7613139.p...@n2.nabble.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > 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). > > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/How-to-center-K1-s-crystal-filters-tp7613108p7613139.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:33:20 -0700 > From: Robert Nobis <n7...@nobis.net> > To: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net> > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S and WSJT-X > Message-ID: <1f29f58f-538a-44cb-aee0-97f6e4cdf...@nobis.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 > > 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 > n7...@nobis.net > > >> On Jan 25, 2016, at 19:24, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@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 >>> n7...@nobis.net >>> >>> >>>> On Jan 25, 2016, at 18:51, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@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 >>>>> n7...@nobis.net >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Jan 25, 2016, at 18:37, Ian <ik7...@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:w3...@embarqmail.com] >>>>>> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 17:52 >>>>>> To: Ian <ik7...@verizon.net>; elecraft@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. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> ----- >>>>>> No virus found in this message. >>>>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>>>> Version: 2016.0.7357 / Virus Database: 4522/11485 - Release Date: >>>>>> 01/25/16 >>>>>> >>>>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>>>> >>>>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>>>> Message delivered to n7...@nobis.net >>>>>> >>>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>>> >>>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>>> Message delivered to rmcg...@blomand.net >>>>> >>>> >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>> Message delivered to n7...@nobis.net >>>> >>> >> >> >> > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 03:35:23 +0000 > From: "Dauer, Edward" <eda...@law.du.edu> > To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s > Message-ID: <d2cc3599.15e49%eda...@law.du.edu> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" > > > 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 <vk1zzg...@gmail.com> >> To: Guy Olinger K2AV <k2av....@gmail.com>, Igor Sokolov >> <ua9...@gmail.com> >> Cc: elecraft reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s >> Message-ID: <56a6d11d.cf57620a.14dcc.2...@mx.google.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> 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 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 22:50:57 -0500 > From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <li...@subich.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S and WSJT-X > Message-ID: <56a6ed21.2060...@subich.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > > 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 >> n7...@nobis.net >> >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 21:15:13 -0700 > From: Oscar Castillo <xe2...@gmail.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] new K2 > Message-ID: > <cag2+tx7zcrbjt7wscbod1jhyc2miuhprgkpknurkhnjdxpc...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > 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* > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 09:54:11 +0500 > From: "Igor Sokolov" <ua9...@gmail.com> > To: "Guy Olinger K2AV" <k2av....@gmail.com> > Cc: "Don Wilhelm" <w3...@embarqmail.com>, "Paul VanOveren" > <pauln...@gmail.com>, "elecraft reflector" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s > Message-ID: <E8DBFD890EDD485FB9602C7B794BC01F@cdcmobile> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="utf-8"; > reply-type=original > > 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....@gmail.com> > To: "Igor Sokolov" <ua9...@gmail.com> > Cc: "Don Wilhelm" <w3...@embarqmail.com>; "Paul VanOveren" > <pauln...@gmail.com>; "elecraft reflector" <elecraft@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 <ua9...@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" <w3...@embarqmail.com> >>> To: "Paul VanOveren" <pauln...@gmail.com>; "elecraft reflector" < >>> elecraft@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 >>>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>>> >>>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>>> Message delivered to w3...@embarqmail.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>> Message delivered to ua9...@gmail.com >>>> >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to k2av....@gmail.com >>> >> > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:21:11 -0500 > From: Don Wilhelm <w3...@embarqmail.com> > To: Ken Talbott <ktalb...@gamewood.net>, 'cottersay' > <cotter.sa...@gmail.com>, elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How to center K1's crystal filters? > Message-ID: <56a70247.2060...@embarqmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > > 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 >> >> > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 15:30:50 +1000 > From: Gary <vk1zzg...@gmail.com> > To: "Dauer, Edward" <eda...@law.du.edu>, "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s > Message-ID: <56a70499.4700620a.b3bb3.5...@mx.google.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > That will two of us on the other side. We can always ask during a sqso...? > > Gary > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Dauer, Edward" <eda...@law.du.edu> > Sent: ?26/?01/?2016 1:36 PM > To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@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 <vk1zzg...@gmail.com> >> To: Guy Olinger K2AV <k2av....@gmail.com>, Igor Sokolov >> <ua9...@gmail.com> >> Cc: elecraft reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s >> Message-ID: <56a6d11d.cf57620a.14dcc.2...@mx.google.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> 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 > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to vk1zzg...@gmail.com > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:41:41 -0500 > From: Don Wilhelm <w3...@embarqmail.com> > To: Oscar Castillo <xe2...@gmail.com>, elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K2 > Message-ID: <56a70715.7010...@embarqmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > > 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 <vk1zzg...@gmail.com> > To: Igor Sokolov <ua9...@gmail.com>, Guy Olinger K2AV > <k2av....@gmail.com> > Cc: elecraft reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linking VFO s > Message-ID: <56a7079a.020d620a.5047b.5...@mx.google.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Igor, > Program M1-M4 to do linking? > Gary > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Igor Sokolov" <ua9...@gmail.com> > Sent: ?26/?01/?2016 2:57 PM > To: "Guy Olinger K2AV" <k2av....@gmail.com> > Cc: "elecraft reflector" <elecraft@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....@gmail.com> > To: "Igor Sokolov" <ua9...@gmail.com> > Cc: "Don Wilhelm" <w3...@embarqmail.com>; "Paul VanOveren" > <pauln...@gmail.com>; "elecraft reflector" <elecraft@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 <ua9...@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" <w3...@embarqmail.com> >>> To: "Paul VanOveren" <pauln...@gmail.com>; "elecraft reflector" < >>> elecraft@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 >>>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>>> >>>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>>> Message delivered to w3...@embarqmail.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>> Message delivered to ua9...@gmail.com >>>> >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to k2av....@gmail.com >>> >> > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to vk1zzg...@gmail.com > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 14 > Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 21:50:17 -0800 > From: Rick Tavan <r...@tavan.com> > To: Elecraft Main Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] [K3 Remote] Scrolling VFO B Message "UPDATE K3 > UTILITY" > Message-ID: <56a70919.5090...@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 <kl...@acsalaska.net> > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & fluorescence Dimmer > Switches > Message-ID: <201601260913.u0q9dnfb027...@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.sto...@mediacombb.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer > Switches > Message-ID: <56a6ca47.7060...@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: > dubus...@gmail.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 16 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:08:40 -0500 > From: John Pitz <crustac...@brig-elec.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer > Switches > Message-ID: <1453820920.3247.10.camel@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.sto...@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 davidahren...@me.com >> >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to crustac...@brig-elec.com > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 17 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:15:45 -0500 > From: Jim Miller <j...@jtmiller.com> > To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] Key out delay for end of TX? > Message-ID: > <cacyen9ywsq+hprxfzmp6g82wihtbm12x8b9__mce4+sbeln...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > 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 <rmcg...@blomand.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Key out delay for end of TX? > Message-ID: <56a78ef8.4000...@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 >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to rmcg...@blomand.net >> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 19 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:35:18 -0500 > From: Ken K3IU <kenk...@cox.net> > To: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net>, elecraft Reflector > <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Key out delay for end of TX? > Message-ID: <56a79236.4010...@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 >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: >>> http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to rmcg...@blomand.net >>> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: >> http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to kenk...@cox.net >> > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 20 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:38:31 -0700 > From: Craig Smith <cr...@powersmith.net> > To: John Pitz <crustac...@brig-elec.com> > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer > Switches > Message-ID: <f7f7db8d-3bc4-4e66-9d68-dfaaaf1d7...@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....@gmail.com> > To: Jim Miller <j...@jtmiller.com> > Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Key out delay for end of TX? > Message-ID: > <canckpc3ydrgfxw33ksebxjcgw_04wb7esxg4aybyypyycdz...@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 <j...@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 >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net <javascript:;> >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to k2av....@gmail.com <javascript:;> >> > > > -- > Sent via Gmail Mobile on my iPhone > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 22 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 09:43:14 -0600 > From: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net> > To: Ken K3IU <kenk...@cox.net>, elecraft Reflector > <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Key out delay for end of TX? > Message-ID: <56a79412.10...@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 >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>> Message delivered to rmcg...@blomand.net >>>> >>> >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to kenk...@cox.net >>> >> >> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 23 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:56:10 -0600 > From: Clay Autery <caut...@montac.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer > Switches > Message-ID: <56a7a52a.9060...@montac.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > 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 >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to caut...@montac.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 24 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 12:58:16 -0500 > From: jbaumga...@aol.com > To: r...@tavan.com, elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3 Remote] Scrolling VFO B Message "UPDATE K3 > UTILITY" > Message-ID: <7595a0.759eb683.43d90...@aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" > > 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, > r...@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 > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to jbaumga...@aol.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 25 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:41:56 -0800 > From: Jack Brindle <jackbrin...@me.com> > To: Dave Glenn <glen...@ca.rr.com> > Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KRC2 not working after PA upgrade > Message-ID: <93835222-66b3-4561-b026-e19be91fe...@me.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > 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 <glen...@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 >> >> >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to jackbrin...@me.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > You must be a subscriber to post. > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > ------------------------------ > > End of Elecraft Digest, Vol 141, Issue 37 > ***************************************** ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
