Jim,
I believe the poor man is now a Silent Key, RIP.
73 Doug EI2CN
-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim
AC0E
Sent: 13 November 2016 15:46
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3-EZ
I have sent Mr. COLEMAN, N2BC, several emails over the past couple of
years with regard to K3-EZ. To which I received no responses. His QRZ
page is still up.
I fear he is either no longer interested in amateur radio, incapacitated
in some fashion, or become a silent key.
73 - Jim AC0E
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> 1. K3 EQ settings (Bill)
> 2. Re: K3 - static discharge (ke9uw)
> 3. Re: K3 EQ settings (NW0M)
> 4. Re: K3 - static discharge (Kevin)
> 5. PX3 question (David F. Reed)
> 6. Re: K3 EZ (kbeck...@wi.rr.com)
> 7. Re: [FS] Pelican Storm Case for K3 and P3 (rick jones)
> 8. Re: K3 EZ (Walter Underwood)
> 9. Re: PX3 question (David F. Reed)
> 10. Re: K3 EZ (jermo)
> 11. Re: K3 EZ (NW0M)
> 12. Re: K3 EZ (kbeck...@wi.rr.com)
> 13. Re: K3 EZ (Jim McDonald)
> 14. Magnetic Loop Antenna Question (Terry Brown)
> 15. Re: Magnetic Loop Antenna Question (Fred Jensen)
> 16. K3S USB driver problem (r...@aol.com)
> 17. WG0AT's KX2 matching unit (Alan Geller)
> 18. Re: K3S USB driver problem (Fred Jensen)
> 19. TX audio via N1MM+ (Tad Danley)
> 20. Re: Magnetic Loop Antenna Question (rick jones)
> 21. Re: K3S USB driver problem (Don Wilhelm)
> 22. Re: Magnetic Loop Antenna Question (Fred Jensen)
> 23. K3 Low Output on 15 (K9MA)
> 24. Fldigi Mac no TX Audio (a45wg)
> 25. Re: K3 Low Output on 15 (WILLIE BABER)
> 26. Re: K3 Low Output on 15 (Gary Gregory)
> 27. KX3 internal keyer speed limit (Thorpe, Jeffrey)
> 28. Re: Fldigi Mac no TX Audio (Don Wilhelm)
> 29. KX2 Vox/PTT Precedence (Dave AD6A)
> 30. Re: Magnetic Loop Antenna Question (Thomas Beltran)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 09:18:23 -0500
> From: Bill <w2...@nycap.rr.com>
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 EQ settings
> Message-ID: <554af691-3d3a-8fb7-6c41-dbb651300...@nycap.rr.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
> Can EQ, or any other menu settings, degrade or change over time?
>
> I ask, as I keep careful logs of ALL menu settings and have noted some
> changes showing up from time to time. Currently, I make my settings
> manually.
>
> Too bad no one ever picked up the now defunct K3 EZ. Now there was a
> program that really served a purpose.
>
> Bill W2BLC K-Line
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 07:36:56 -0700 (MST)
> From: ke9uw <c-haw...@illinois.edu>
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - static discharge
> Message-ID: <1478961416430-7623941.p...@n2.nabble.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> I have a (high quality=$50 or so) antistatic mat on my desk. Slower
> discharge. No issues with sparks in the winter. It makes a nice surface as
> well.
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 08:38:13 -0700 (MST)
> From: NW0M <n...@embarqmail.com>
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 EQ settings
> Message-ID: <1478965093511-7623942.p...@n2.nabble.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Bill, why do you say K3 EZ is defunct? I just installed it (v2.0.0.7) on
a
> new Windows 10 laptop.
>
> 73, Mitch
> NW?M
>
>
>
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 10:17:37 -0600
> From: Kevin <ksto...@ac0h.net>
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - static discharge
> Message-ID: <54853bca-452c-8906-caa6-b17bcd243...@ac0h.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
> We have a whole house humidifier.
> The default setting is 40%. We run it just up to the point where we
> start to get condensation on windows then back off about 5%. It only
> runs during winter.
>
>
> On 11/11/2016 8:16 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:
>> Yes, but they typically DO use a three wire (case at ground) power cord.
>> I make it a point to touch the metal side of the computer before anything
>> else.
>>
>> A couple other recommendations would be to buy a cheap digital humidity
>> indicator and put one or more humidifiers* around the house.
>>
>> I'm not sure what is the ideal humidity level, but our house here in
>> Virginia it would get down under 30% which results in lots of sparks AND
>> split fingers.
>>
>> I try to get it nearer to 50% which seems to help both those conditions.
>>
>> 73, Charlie k3ICH
>>
>> *I don't recommend the old fashioned steam units which simply have two
>> electrodes immersed in water such that the steam is created from the
>> electric current between them. Obviously, pure laboratory H2O won't
work,
>> but a pinch of salt in the water makes the house lights dim (HI), neither
of
>> which is a desirable situation. I don't like the ultrasonic units
either
>> because for some reason, they caused a lot of dust to be deposited on our
>> flat screen TV. My opinion is that the best types are the ones that use
a
>> wick element and fan to put moisture in the air.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
Bill
>> Sent: Friday, November 11, 2016 8:50 AM
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - static discharge
>>
>> To prevent static discharge problems with my computers, I have a bare
ground
>> wire attached to the side of my desk. I touch it when I first sit down.
In
>> the winter, it does draw a spark. Most computers are not well designed or
>> protected.
>>
>> That said, I had no idea the K3 was susceptible to ESD - via the K-Pod.
>>
>> Bill W2BLC K-Line
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 10:47:23 -0600
> From: "David F. Reed" <w5sv.d...@gmail.com>
> To: elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>, k...@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Elecraft] PX3 question
> Message-ID: <08433cd0-e3e9-8a3b-d4e6-ec90f1525...@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
> I am running a KX3-PX3 set; on the PX3 set for the spectrum in top,
> waterfall on bottom, I note the following oddity: The right side of the
> spectrum display has a green tint to it.
>
> What's up with that?
>
> Is it normal; anyone else see it?
>
> Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 10:48:01 -0600
> From: "kbeck...@wi.rr.com" <kbeck...@wi.rr.com>
> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ
> Message-ID: <58849B6B74FF4D07B1253786725C92B6@dellquadcore>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>
> The latest version of K3 EZ is 2.0.0.8
>
> http://na6m.com/EZ-K3/K3_EZ_V2008.zip
>
> K9GL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "NW0M" <n...@embarqmail.com>
> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2016 9:38 AM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ
>
>
> Bill, why do you say K3 EZ is defunct? I just installed it (v2.0.0.7) on
a
> new Windows 10 laptop.
>
> 73, Mitch
> NW?M
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 17:21:30 +0000 (UTC)
> From: rick jones <n3...@yahoo.com>
> To: Elecraft Mailing List <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [FS] Pelican Storm Case for K3 and P3
> Message-ID: <580517904.2769749.1478971290...@mail.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Sold. Thanks for the bandwidth! Rick?It is not possible to cheat Ohm's
Law.
> If you try, you will have to answer to the Blue Smoke Monster.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 09:27:19 -0800
> From: Walter Underwood <wun...@wunderwood.org>
> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ
> Message-ID: <1bfb0d7e-e088-4c1c-a7d3-628484f9e...@wunderwood.org>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> The most recent file in that distro is from April 22, 2012. It might not
be
> defunct, but it does not appear to be maintained, with no releases in 4.5
> years.
>
> wunder
> K6WRU
> Walter Underwood
> CM87wj
> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
>
>> On Nov 12, 2016, at 8:48 AM, kbeck...@wi.rr.com <kbeck...@wi.rr.com>
wrote:
>>
>> The latest version of K3 EZ is 2.0.0.8
>>
>> http://na6m.com/EZ-K3/K3_EZ_V2008.zip
>>
>> K9GL
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "NW0M" <n...@embarqmail.com>
>> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2016 9:38 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ
>>
>>
>> Bill, why do you say K3 EZ is defunct? I just installed it (v2.0.0.7) on
a
>> new Windows 10 laptop.
>>
>> 73, Mitch
>> NW?M
>>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 11:28:26 -0600
> From: "David F. Reed" <w5sv.d...@gmail.com>
> To: pari...@frontier.com, k...@yahoogroups.com, elecraft Reflector
> <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PX3 question
> Message-ID: <3da943cb-dcf0-c6a2-14d6-b96a1207a...@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
> That must be it; I am running DATA-A mode, and have the bandwidth maxed
> out; since data-a is USB in my use, it takes the right half of the
> screen because of the frequency range I have it set for; thanks for the
> clue that got me to realize what was going on.
>
> 73 de Dave, W5SV
>
> On 11/12/16 11:23, Dale Parfitt wrote:
>> Are you referring to the bandwidth green column? If so it just shows you
the
>> width of your current filter setting.
>>
>> Dale W4OP
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
David
>> F. Reed
>> Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2016 11:47 AM
>> To: elecraft Reflector; k...@yahoogroups.com
>> Subject: [Elecraft] PX3 question
>>
>> I am running a KX3-PX3 set; on the PX3 set for the spectrum in top,
>> waterfall on bottom, I note the following oddity: The right side of the
>> spectrum display has a green tint to it.
>>
>> What's up with that?
>>
>> Is it normal; anyone else see it?
>>
>> Thanks & 73 de Dave, W5SV
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 12:53:17 -0500
> From: jermo <je...@carolinaheli.com>
> To: Walter Underwood <wun...@wunderwood.org>, Elecraft Reflector
> <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ
> Message-ID: <sydmvuadtgbhrxxy02thfn2f.1478973197...@email.android.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
>
>
> Anyone have the source code?
>
>
> Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S? 5, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Walter Underwood <wun...@wunderwood.org>
> Date: 11/12/16 12:27 (GMT-05:00)
> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ
>
> The most recent file in that distro is from April 22, 2012. It might not
be
> defunct, but it does not appear to be maintained, with no releases in 4.5
> years.
>
> wunder
> K6WRU
> Walter Underwood
> CM87wj
> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
>
>> On Nov 12, 2016, at 8:48 AM, kbeck...@wi.rr.com <kbeck...@wi.rr.com>
wrote:
>>
>> The latest version of K3 EZ is 2.0.0.8
>>
>> http://na6m.com/EZ-K3/K3_EZ_V2008.zip
>>
>> K9GL
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "NW0M" <n...@embarqmail.com>
>> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2016 9:38 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ
>>
>>
>> Bill, why do you say K3 EZ is defunct?? I just installed it (v2.0.0.7) on
a
>> new Windows 10 laptop.
>>
>> 73, Mitch
>> NW?M
>>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 11:00:14 -0700 (MST)
> From: NW0M <n...@embarqmail.com>
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ
> Message-ID: <1478973614351-7623949.p...@n2.nabble.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> That's the zipped file that I used. When you unzip that file the folder
is
> actually 2.0.0.7.
>
>
>
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 12
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 12:20:03 -0600
> From: "kbeck...@wi.rr.com" <kbeck...@wi.rr.com>
> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ
> Message-ID: <3552DB8C37174415A89B2752F243C9BE@dellquadcore>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> The install says it's 2.0.0.7, but it's actually 2.0.0.8. If you compare
> the 2 zip files the 2.0.0.8 was created 5/22/2012 and 2.0.0.7 was created
> 5/9/2012, the author just neglected to change the number.
>
> http://na6m.com/EZ-K3/K3_EZ_V2008.zip
> http://na6m.com/EZ-K3/K3_EZ2007.zip
>
> The only difference between the 2 is V2.0.0.8 Corrected bug, index error
if
> saved MEM count null.
>
> Keith
> K9GL
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "NW0M" <n...@embarqmail.com>
> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2016 12:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ
>
>
> That's the zipped file that I used. When you unzip that file the folder
is
> actually 2.0.0.7.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 13:08:29 -0600
> From: "Jim McDonald" <j...@n7us.net>
> To: "'jermo'" <je...@carolinaheli.com>, "'Walter Underwood'"
> <wun...@wunderwood.org>, "'Elecraft Reflector'"
> <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ
> Message-ID: <000001d23d18$280ebe50$782c3af0$@n7us.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> The developer is N2BC.
>
> 73, Jim N7US
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
>
> Anyone have the source code?
>
> -------- Original message --------
>
> The most recent file in that distro is from April 22, 2012. It might not
be
> defunct, but it does not appear to be maintained, with no releases in 4.5
> years.
>
> wunder
> K6WRU
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 14
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 11:23:02 -0800
> From: "Terry Brown" <n...@comcast.net>
> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Antenna Question
> Message-ID: <00ff01d23d1a$30753f40$915fbdc0$@comcast.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Hello Group,
>
>
>
> I am looking for some feedback from those using magnetic loop antennas
with
> the current band conditions. I use dipoles or end fed random wires when I
> am in the field with my KX3. When I am at my home, I use a horizontal
loop
> that is a close to a full wavelength on 80, and a 10-15-20 meter beam. In
> the field I a running max 15w with my KX3 and at home 100W with my
KXPA100.
>
>
>
>
> I know that mag loops are not as efficient as a dipole and will never
> receive or transmit as well because of their compact size as my field
> antennas. I have been toying with the idea of building/buying one for
times
> when I need a compact antenna for 40-10 meters.
>
>
>
> When I have looked at YouTube videos of folks using magnetic loops, they
are
> all from a time when band conditions were far better than they are now.
>
>
>
> Can any of you current magnetic loop antenna users in the group tell me
how
> they are performing now and what is a realistic expectation as the cycle
> continues to drop. I should also say that I am almost exclusively a CW
> operator. I can envision using a mag loop from hotel rooms or other
travel
> times when I can't get a long wire or a dipole in a tree.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Terry, N7TB
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 15
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 12:18:24 -0800
> From: Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net>
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Antenna Question
> Message-ID: <6fe242a9-b50a-ddb4-f59f-94bee02b6...@foothill.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
> All the antennas you say you use are E-field antennas, they couple to
> the E-component of the EM wave [which includes your horizontal loop].
> Mag loops couple to the H-component. Away from the antenna [far-field],
> the EM-wave has both E and H components orthogonal to each other, and it
> doesn't matter how the wave was launched.
>
> Antenna efficiency is complex. E-field antennas are strongly affected
> by surroundings, imbalance, and the like because objects in their
> environment have varying conductivities which contributes to their
> inefficiencies. Mag loops are mostly insensitive to surroundings
> because most of the objects [including me sitting under my Alexloop]
> exhibit a permeability of 1.0 or very close [ferromagnetic metal
> buildings, towers, and railroad tracks excepted].
>
> The radiation resistance of most E-field antennas that hams use is
> fairly high compared to the loss resistance in the wires. Radiation
> resistance for mag loops is very low, usually measured in the milliohm
> range, and in the general range of the loss resistance in the loop
> conductor. Thus, loop resistance is a major factor in efficiency or the
> lack of it.
>
> In QRP field settings, my Alexloop [H-field] regularly outperforms the
> E-field Buddipole I had in all the configurations I tried for the BP.
> The resonant loop has a very high Q and suffers from very narrow
> bandwidth [4-10 KHz depending on the band] and must be very carefully
> adjusted after each QSY. On balance, my loop is quieter than the
> end-fed I also use outside and it has a pronounced null orthogonal to
> the loop plane which can be useful. The KAT2 takes care of matching the
> end-fed, it's bypassed for the loop and tuning is critical.
>
> As always, life is a series of trade-offs. I have not found any
> correlation between the solar cycle and antenna choice. [:-)
>
> You mentioned a KXPA100: Beware, mag loops exhibit some surprisingly
> high voltages and circulating currents, even at 10-15 W. There's a
> nifty calculator at
>
> www.66pacific.com/calculators/small_tx_loop_calc.aspx
>
> 73,
>
> Fred K6DGW
> - Sparks NV DM09dn
>
> - Northern California Contest Club
> - CU in the Cal QSO Party 7-8 Oct 2017
> - www.cqp.org
>
> On 11/12/2016 11:23 AM, Terry Brown wrote:
>
>> I am looking for some feedback from those using magnetic loop antennas
with
>> the current band conditions. I use dipoles or end fed random wires when
I
>> am in the field with my KX3. When I am at my home, I use a horizontal
loop
>> that is a close to a full wavelength on 80, and a 10-15-20 meter beam.
In
>> the field I a running max 15w with my KX3 and at home 100W with my
KXPA100.
>
>> I know that mag loops are not as efficient as a dipole and will never
>> receive or transmit as well because of their compact size as my field
>> antennas. I have been toying with the idea of building/buying one for
times
>> when I need a compact antenna for 40-10 meters.
>
>> When I have looked at YouTube videos of folks using magnetic loops, they
are
>> all from a time when band conditions were far better than they are now.
>
>> Can any of you current magnetic loop antenna users in the group tell me
how
>> they are performing now and what is a realistic expectation as the cycle
>> continues to drop. I should also say that I am almost exclusively a CW
>> operator. I can envision using a mag loop from hotel rooms or other
travel
>> times when I can't get a long wire or a dipole in a tree.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>>
>>
>> Terry, N7TB
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 16
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 15:38:26 -0500
> From: r...@aol.com
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3S USB driver problem
> Message-ID: <625625.7f37c596.4558d...@aol.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> My K3S with Elecraft USB cable going the radio to computer worked great
on
> my old Windows 7 64-bit computer. Now I'm trying to use the same radio
> and same USB cable with another Windows 7 64-bit computer and cannot get
it
> to work as I'm having problems getting the driver installed. Some
related
> thoughts:
>
> 1) This Windows 7 64-bit computer cannot auotmatically find a Driver for
> the USB cable. I'm, quite sure my old W.7 computer installed the driver
> automatically without me downloading it manually.
>
> 2) Since the new computer cannot find the driver automatically, from the
> Elecraft website, I downloaded the Driver file: "CDM v2.12.24 WHQL
> Certified" and then unzipped it to the Documents folder. (there are 8
> files within
> that folder)
>
> Using Device Manager, I try to install the new Driver, but regardless
> where I place the zipped or unzipped "CDM v2.12.24 WHQL Certified" driver
> file,
> Device Manager reports that it "cannot find the driver".
>
> Please advise what I'm doing wrong? Such as, it there on particular file
> I need to select manually? Or perhaps this CDM v2.12.24 driver file
needs
> to be placed in a particular folder?
>
> Thanks & 73,
>
> Dick- K9OM
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 17
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 12:54:19 -0800
> From: Alan Geller <alan_geller2...@yahoo.com>
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] WG0AT's KX2 matching unit
> Message-ID: <b04ea7ac-d6c2-466d-ab90-377dcec2a...@yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> WRT WG0AT?s video https://youtu.be/HkeZhnJo1g4
> <https://youtu.be/HkeZhnJo1g4> that Wayne Burdick just put on the group
net,
> It looks like the ubiquitis and handy BNC to banana plug adapter with a
> miniature single sided UNUN to the antenna and ground.
> I know there is no such thing, but the video only gave a peek. All I know
> is that it is small, it looks like it has a minimalist matching
> thingis and it works.
> If Steve or any other good fellow could tell us what it is, I would be
> interested. Mine always become more bigger and more complicated.
>
> Cheers,
>
> alan/K6ADG
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 18
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 13:30:47 -0800
> From: Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net>
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S USB driver problem
> Message-ID: <52395433-90f2-0544-65dd-3e2b138fe...@foothill.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
> I can't "advise what you're doing wrong," but ...
>
> Has Windows assigned two USB connections to the same COM port? You can
> tell in device mangler. That's happened to me and I've had to go in and
> change one of the ports to an unused one. This never happened to me
> under XP. Apparently, Windows' USB IQ is inversely proportional to
> Windows version #. [:-)
>
> 73,
>
> Fred K6DGW
> - Sparks NV DM09dn
>
> - Northern California Contest Club
> - CU in the Cal QSO Party 7-8 Oct 2017
> - www.cqp.org
>
> On 11/12/2016 12:38 PM, Dick via Elecraft wrote:
>>
>> Please advise what I'm doing wrong? Such as, it there on particular
file
>> I need to select manually? Or perhaps this CDM v2.12.24 driver file
needs
>> to be placed in a particular folder?
>>
>> Thanks & 73,
>>
>> Dick- K9OM
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 19
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 16:34:49 -0500
> From: Tad Danley <tdan...@centurylink.net>
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] TX audio via N1MM+
> Message-ID: <2e90580b-365e-cf38-1c46-86666f5de...@centurylink.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
> Is there a template for configuring N1MM+ to use with a K3s so that I
> can record TX audio on the fly using the Function keys?
>
> Asking for a friend as I don't (yet) own a K3s, but I know his has
> direct USB connection to the PC so I'm not sure where to start in
> configuring N1MM+ and the K3s.
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> --
>
> Tad Danley, K3TD
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 20
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 21:36:50 +0000 (UTC)
> From: rick jones <n3...@yahoo.com>
> To: Elecraft Mailing List <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Antenna Question
> Message-ID: <2122763465.2871132.1478986610...@mail.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Sorry, this ended up being quite long winded! I'm currently building one
> from a Russian Vacuum Variable Cap from ebay. Pure DC resistance is the
> biggest challenge as I see it. Even little additional resistance just
turns
> into useless heat in the loop so R needs to be as low as possible. The MFJ
> mag loop helps in that dept by welding the loop to the variable cap. Since
> that is out of reach I am going to use one solid piece of copper pipe bent
> into a circle and then a length of 1" solid copper strap will be soldered
> to each pipe end and wrap around the ends of the vacuum cap. I figure once
> a year I should disassemble the copper/vacuum cap connection and clean any
> oxidation off. I found 6cm aluminum automotive fuel pump mounts on ebay
> that fit onto the ends of the vacuum caps perfectly providing a mount and
> allowing the copper strap connection to take place. Email me directly if
> you are going the vacuum cap route and want to see how I'm doing it. There
> are two lessons I have lea
> rned so far: 1). That Russian vacuum caps are way heaver then I thought.
> 2): The screw device needs more torque then I originally anticipated. The
> weight factor just needs to be addressed with a beefier mount. Since it
> will reside at the top of the loop it will have a high center of gravity
> and I don't want the wind to knock over a >$200 glass cap! The torque
issue
> just means I need a stronger NEMA17 stepping motor and a 2 amp easy
driver
> board to give it extra current. I imagine when it is cold the grease will
> stiffen up requiring even more torque. It may come to pass that I will
use
> a gear reduction stepper motor to get the torque I need. I'm tending to
> figure out the little problems as they crop up! I'm building this one for
> 100 watt operation as the vacuum cap should be able to handle the
voltage.
> For QRP operation I have found a 2Kv air variable on ebay that (according
> to the 99pacific calculator) should handle the 10 watt KX2 for portable
> operation. I'm already startin
> g rev.2 and I haven't even finished the first one yet! Anyway I'm having
a
> hard time finding someone to bend the copper pipe. It takes a rolling
tube
> bender and I don't want to invest $150 at Harbor Freight to use it a few
> times! Most local garages can't bend 1" pipe. Too small. I need to find a
> fabrication shop. I could use soft copper and try to make a good circle
but
> I'm a little too OCD for that! Well that's about all I can say so far.
I'm
> sure I'll have more advice as I finally get this thing actually working!?
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 21
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 17:14:40 -0500
> From: Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com>
> To: r...@aol.com, elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S USB driver problem
> Message-ID: <7ecbaa8f-dcc9-8f3b-2dd1-18a55ce37...@embarqmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
> Dick,
>
> Since Windows cannot automatically find the new driver file, when you
> get to the window that asks 'How do you want to search for driver
> software', click "Browse my computer for driver software".
>
> In the window that opens, click the 'Browse' button and navigate to
> where you have placed the unzipped file. Windows should then load that
> file.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>
> On 11/12/2016 3:38 PM, Dick via Elecraft wrote:
>> My K3S with Elecraft USB cable going the radio to computer worked great
on
>> my old Windows 7 64-bit computer. Now I'm trying to use the same radio
>> and same USB cable with another Windows 7 64-bit computer and cannot get
it
>> to work as I'm having problems getting the driver installed. Some
related
>> thoughts:
>>
>> 1) This Windows 7 64-bit computer cannot auotmatically find a Driver for
>> the USB cable. I'm, quite sure my old W.7 computer installed the driver
>> automatically without me downloading it manually.
>>
>> 2) Since the new computer cannot find the driver automatically, from the
>> Elecraft website, I downloaded the Driver file: "CDM v2.12.24 WHQL
>> Certified" and then unzipped it to the Documents folder. (there are 8
>> files within
>> that folder)
>>
>> Using Device Manager, I try to install the new Driver, but regardless
>> where I place the zipped or unzipped "CDM v2.12.24 WHQL Certified"
driver
>> file,
>> Device Manager reports that it "cannot find the driver".
>>
>> Please advise what I'm doing wrong? Such as, it there on particular
file
>> I need to select manually? Or perhaps this CDM v2.12.24 driver file
needs
>> to be placed in a particular folder?
>>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 22
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 14:15:42 -0800
> From: Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net>
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Antenna Question
> Message-ID: <9c45724c-bdbe-e11b-77e0-164d530f2...@foothill.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
> Try muffler repair shops. I think most new ones get the pipe pre-formed
> from the suppliers, but an older one might have the equipment to do it.
> Or, make it octagonal with soldered fittings, there really is no
> discernible difference.
>
> An 18 ft circumference loop with 1" copper pipe will be about 50%
> efficient on 40, with a BW of ~5-6 KHz [Q is about 1,000]. That's close
> to as small as you'd want for 40, just outside the upper limit for 20
> and it will transition to an E-field antenna above 14 MHz, basically it
> becomes "an elevated conductor." About 5KV across the capacitor @ 100
> W, resonant current will be a bit north of 20 A.
>
> The RF loss-resistance of the pipe will be higher than the DC resistance
> since the RF sees only the outside surface of the pipe. I'd look into
> some way of getting that cap to the bottom of the loop. On a 5 ft
> tripod, the top will be close to 11 ft in the air with a big
> "falling-over moment" in the wind.
>
> 73,
>
> Fred K6DGW
> - Sparks NV DM09dn
>
> - Northern California Contest Club
> - CU in the Cal QSO Party 7-8 Oct 2017
> - www.cqp.org
>
> On 11/12/2016 1:36 PM, rick jones via Elecraft wrote:
>
>> Anyway I'm
>> having a hard time finding someone to bend the copper pipe. It takes
>> a rolling tube bender and I don't want to invest $150 at Harbor
>> Freight to use it a few times! Most local garages can't bend 1" pipe.
>> Too small. I need to find a fabrication shop. I could use soft copper
>> and try to make a good circle but I'm a little too OCD for that!
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 23
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 16:37:18 -0600
> From: K9MA <k...@sdellington.us>
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Low Output on 15
> Message-ID: <6ba77e8a-23f8-c838-c58f-51d4bdfe4...@sdellington.us>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
> The output of my K3 (SN 4657) has suddenly dropped 10-15 W on 15 meters,
> from about 100 W to 85-90. The other bands haven't changed, nor has the
> supply voltage (13.6 V at full power). Restoring to a previous
> configuration does not help. I had a similar problem early on, also on
> 15, and had to ship the K3 back to Elecraft, who replaced the 10 W
> module, but not the KPA3. 15 seems to be a problematic band. Has
> anyone else seen a problem like this?
>
> 73,
>
> Scott K9MA
>
> --
> Scott K9MA
>
> k...@sdellington.us
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 24
> Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2016 05:54:59 +0400
> From: a45wg <a4...@sy-edm.com>
> To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Fldigi Mac no TX Audio
> Message-ID: <30e5fa55-d176-44e0-b0b2-699469fa7...@sy-edm.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Fellow Elecrafters,
> I am trying to do some Digital modes but using the
computer/Software
>
>
> I am running a MacMini, with K3-S. Software is a Fldigi (3.23-13 latest
as
> of today).
>
> Wiring - 1 USB cable from K3-S to MacMini.
> I am using the RIGCat interface.
> Configure->Sound Card -> Audio is set to USB Audio Codec (See below for
> device confirmation)
> K3-A is in DATA-A mode.
>
> PTT-KEY is set to OFF-OFF (mentioned in the k3.xml right file)
>
> QSY Works
> Mode Works
> RX Works - nice decoding on the Computer screen
>
> But no TX Output. The K3-S red TX light is on - but nothing ?.
>
> As I have decoding on the Screen I am presuming that the USB cable is
> receiving Audio from the K3 correctly.
>
> The output from system_profiler SPAudioDataType yields sensible data?.
> specifically
>
> Devices:
>
> Built-in Output:
>
> Default System Output Device: Yes
> Manufacturer: Apple Inc.
> Output Channels: 2
> Current SampleRate: 48000
> Transport: Built-in
>
> USB Audio CODEC :
>
> Default Output Device: Yes
> Manufacturer: Burr-Brown from TI
> Output Channels: 2
> Current SampleRate: 48000
> Transport: USB
>
> USB Audio CODEC :
>
> Default Input Device: Yes
> Input Channels: 2
> Manufacturer: Burr-Brown from TI
> Current SampleRate: 48000
> Transport: USB
>
> So what am I missing ?
>
> Answers on an electronic postcard please .
>
>
> Regards
>
> Tim - A45WG
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 25
> Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2016 01:58:31 +0000 (UTC)
> From: WILLIE BABER <wlba...@bellsouth.net>
> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>, K9MA <k...@sdellington.us>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Low Output on 15
> Message-ID: <519820687.2947960.1479002311...@mail.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> My 2014 purchased K3 is 20-25 watts low on 14mhz but all other bands are
> good. ....just haven't worried about it as I normally use 50 watts or
less
> to drive an amplifier. I'll look into it after ARRL DX CW in February, so
> long as it doesn't get worse.
>
> 73, Will, wj9b
>
> CWops #1085
> CWA Advisor levels II and III
> http://cwops.org/
>
> --------------------------------------------
> On Sat, 11/12/16, K9MA <k...@sdellington.us> wrote:
>
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Low Output on 15
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Date: Saturday, November 12, 2016, 3:37 PM
>
> The output of my K3 (SN 4657) has
> suddenly dropped 10-15 W on 15 meters,
> from about 100 W to 85-90.? The other bands haven't
> changed, nor has the
> supply voltage (13.6 V at full power). Restoring to a
> previous
> configuration does not help.? I had a similar problem
> early on, also on
> 15, and had to ship the K3 back to Elecraft, who replaced
> the 10 W
> module, but not the KPA3.? 15 seems to be a problematic
> band.? Has
> anyone else seen a problem like this?
>
> 73,
>
> Scott? K9MA
>
> --
> Scott? K9MA
>
> k...@sdellington.us
>
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>
> Message: 26
> Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2016 12:01:47 +1000
> From: Gary Gregory <vk1zzg...@gmail.com>
> To: WILLIE BABER <wlba...@bellsouth.net>
> Cc: Scott Ellington <k...@sdellington.us>, Elecraft List
> <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Low Output on 15
> Message-ID:
> <ca+mfbagjoohnfkflcsaxjmbtju5lfajqkmj-u5p_vakwrbg...@mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Issue not seen on mine. Had it since January 2007 so maybe you have an
> issue?
> Gary
>
> On Nov 13, 2016 11:59, "WILLIE BABER" <wlba...@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
>> My 2014 purchased K3 is 20-25 watts low on 14mhz but all other bands are
>> good. ....just haven't worried about it as I normally use 50 watts or
less
>> to drive an amplifier. I'll look into it after ARRL DX CW in February,
so
>> long as it doesn't get worse.
>>
>> 73, Will, wj9b
>>
>> CWops #1085
>> CWA Advisor levels II and III
>> http://cwops.org/
>>
>> --------------------------------------------
>> On Sat, 11/12/16, K9MA <k...@sdellington.us> wrote:
>>
>> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Low Output on 15
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Date: Saturday, November 12, 2016, 3:37 PM
>>
>> The output of my K3 (SN 4657) has
>> suddenly dropped 10-15 W on 15 meters,
>> from about 100 W to 85-90. The other bands haven't
>> changed, nor has the
>> supply voltage (13.6 V at full power). Restoring to a
>> previous
>> configuration does not help. I had a similar problem
>> early on, also on
>> 15, and had to ship the K3 back to Elecraft, who replaced
>> the 10 W
>> module, but not the KPA3. 15 seems to be a problematic
>> band. Has
>> anyone else seen a problem like this?
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Scott K9MA
>>
>> --
>> Scott K9MA
>>
>> k...@sdellington.us
>>
>> ______________________________________________________________
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 27
> Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2016 02:52:57 +0000
> From: "Thorpe, Jeffrey" <jtho...@liberty.edu>
> To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 internal keyer speed limit
> Message-ID: <87d38763-bd2a-48c5-a1f4-6fa15e31a...@liberty.edu>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> I'm curious - why is the upper limit 50 WPM? Not that I could manually
send
> anywhere near this, but shouldn't the KX3 be able to send a pre-recorded
> message much faster?
>
> Jeff - KG7HDZ
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 28
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 22:41:55 -0500
> From: Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com>
> To: a45wg <a4...@sy-edm.com>, "elecraft@mailman.qth.net"
> <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fldigi Mac no TX Audio
> Message-ID: <89251194-aacd-0754-44e9-11eaeed3e...@embarqmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
> Tim,
>
> Do you have *anything* plugged into the LINE IN jack on the K3S? If so,
> that overrides audio from the internal CODEC.
>
> I don't know Apple, but I do know the K3. Go to your computer's
> soundcard gain and set the slider for the soundcard output to about 2/3
> of maximum.
> THEN - during the Fldigi transmit, set the K3S LINE IN level to produce
> 4 bars solid with the 5th bar flickering on the ALC meter. That is the
> proper drive level. Note that for the K3/K3S, this is the NO ALC point.
> Adjust the desired power with the power knob. Ignore the internet
> advice to use the audio level to adjust the power - the K3/K3S is
> different than most transceivers in its power control mechanism.
>
> BTW, you can do those transmit adustments with the K3/K3S in TX TEST
> mode so no RF is generated - keep the airways clean of "tuneup signals".
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 11/12/2016 8:54 PM, a45wg wrote:
>> Fellow Elecrafters,
>> I am trying to do some Digital modes but using the
computer/Software
>>
>>
>> I am running a MacMini, with K3-S. Software is a Fldigi (3.23-13 latest
as
>> of today).
>>
>> Wiring - 1 USB cable from K3-S to MacMini.
>> I am using the RIGCat interface.
>> Configure->Sound Card -> Audio is set to USB Audio Codec (See below for
>> device confirmation)
>> K3-A is in DATA-A mode.
>>
>> PTT-KEY is set to OFF-OFF (mentioned in the k3.xml right file)
>>
>> QSY Works
>> Mode Works
>> RX Works - nice decoding on the Computer screen
>>
>> But no TX Output. The K3-S red TX light is on - but nothing ?.
>>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 29
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 20:06:55 -0800
> From: Dave AD6A <d...@ad6a.com>
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] KX2 Vox/PTT Precedence
> Message-ID: <f9bfbf49-efd3-4717-9321-c9f88382f...@ad6a.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Just got a KX2 last week and so far I'm loving it! It's a technological
marvel!
>
> I did notice one small thing that irks me though. That is, if I use vox to
> transmit (I have the vox delay set to 0.5s) and find I want to end the
> transmission quickly by pressing the manual XMIT button on the rig, the
> button push is ignored by the rig's firmware. Transmission only ends when
> the vox times out.
>
> The vox seems to have a higher priority in the firmware. This could cause
a
> problem when, for example, you are operating the rig in a noisy
> environment. It's theoretically possible, given enough noise, that the rig
> could get stuck on transmit forever (or at least until you pull the power
> or mic cable!).
>
> Might I suggest (in a future version of the firmware) reversing the vox
and
> PTT precedence in the firmware, so that I can end a vox-started
> transmission at any time by pressing the XMIT key on the rig?
>
> 72 de Dave AD6A
>
> Sent from my ? iPhone 7+
>
>
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>
> Message: 30
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 20:34:30 -0800
> From: "Thomas Beltran" <tbelt...@earthlink.net>
> To: "'Terry Brown'" <n...@comcast.net>, <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop Antenna Question
> Message-ID: <000501d23d67$3a155c90$ae4015b0$@earthlink.net>
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> Hi Terry - I have two loops: the MFJ 1788 (40-15 meters) and the Ciro
> Mazzoni Midi loop (80-20 meters).
>
> I use the MFJ portable, on a MFJ tripod, and it works well, but better to
> answer someone's CQ than trying to call. The downside is it is limited to
> places you can drive up to - it is pretty heavy for its small size.
> Interestingly, I use it on 40 meters, where I seem to do better than on
the
> higher bands. I used this loop extensively during the last low cycle,
> 2008-2010, and checked into a 40 meter net every Sunday with good results
> most of the time. The stations were located all over the state.
>
> The Midi is for permanent operation. It weighs 40 pounds, the loop is
made
> of 3" diameter thick wall tubing, 6.5 feet in diameter. I had troubles at
> first with the KX3's cat system, but it is working fine with a work-around
> (I use the KX3PA100 as a generic amp). For the past week, I have been
> comparing the Midi with my regular antenna, a vertical delta loop with the
> apex at 50'. I've only used the Midi on 40 meters so far, where the Midi
is
> is typically lower than the loop by less than an S-Unit. On receive, they
> for the most part, identical. Tom W2CRN
>
>
>
>
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