My understanding is that the USCG Beacon system is being shut down. Too bad for
us in the Pacific because the beacons provide a good 2 meter accuracy, whereas
the WAAS system out here is not as good as on the continent.
Gene Dashiell
KH6XJ
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Today's Topics:
1. Re: KPA1500 v. 2.17 (Rick WA6NHC)
2. AlexLoop FS (Niel Skousen)
3. FOR SALE: Complete K3/P3 Station (Philip L. Graitcer)
4. Re: KPA1500 v. 2.17 (Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft)
5. FLDIGI with K3s (Gmail)
6. Re: KPA1500 v. 2.17 (Dave)
7. Re: FLDIGI with K3s (Bob McGraw K4TAX)
8. Re: FLDIGI with K3s (Gmail)
9. Re: FLDIGI with K3s (Bill Frantz)
10. Re: FLDIGI with K3s (Wayne Burdick)
11. K3 -- Strange speaker problem (Joel Hallas)
12. Re: K3 -- Strange speaker problem (Ken Winterling)
13. Re: FLDIGI with K3s (Gmail)
14. Re: K3 -- Strange speaker problem (h...@optilink.us)
15. VHF Packet setup K3s/K144XV (h...@optilink.us)
16. Re: K3 -- Strange speaker problem (Jim Brown)
17. Re: Strange speaker problem (Ralph Parker)
18. Re: FLDIGI with K3s (Joe Subich, W4TV)
19. Test (Don Wilhelm)
20. Re: Test (Don Wilhelm)
21. Re: Test (Ken Roberson)
22. April 6th GPS Reset (Richard Thorpe)
23. Re: KPA1500 v. 2.17 (W0FK)
24. Re: April 6th GPS Reset (Fred Jensen)
25. Re: KPA1500 v. 2.17 (Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft)
26. Re: April 6th GPS Reset (n...@zianet.com)
27. Re: April 6th GPS Reset (Fred Jensen)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 12:27:36 -0700
From: Rick WA6NHC <wa6...@gmail.com>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 v. 2.17
Message-ID: <7c729796-affe-f9f7-3961-7c9314967...@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
Beta testers only, be patient; that note was to the wrong list.
(no, I'm not one, just waiting like you).
Rick nhc
On 4/2/2019 12:11 PM, Jim McCook wrote:
> I just spent 20 minutes trying to find 2.17 on the Elecraft KPA1500
> Firmware download area.? Only 2.10 and earlier betas are shown as
> available.? I get nowhere with the Utility.? Where is 2.17 hidden?? -Jim
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 14:30:10 -0600
From: Niel Skousen <nskou...@ecsecurityinc.com>
To: qr...@mailman.qth.net, Elecraft Reflector
<elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] AlexLoop FS
Message-ID: <acc2dff0-25c0-4ba7-86b5-35f8d517a...@ecsecurityinc.com>
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Good Afternoon Gang,
I am selling my AlexLoop with a small camera tripod.
will ship today or tomorrow, or after 4/15/19 (out of town on vacation)
Asking $325 conus, + actual freight for other shipping requests.
Niel
WA7SSA
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 16:42:26 -0400
From: Philip L. Graitcer <pgrait...@gmail.com>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] FOR SALE: Complete K3/P3 Station
Message-ID: <ef809ad8-2776-48db-b920-9a214e4ef...@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
I need to make room in the shack?.
K3/100 100 watt 160-6 meter transceiver SN7120, purchased January 2013 for
$2249.95, factory-built with following options:
-KAT-3 Antenna Tuner $339.95
-KPFLA3A -550 500hZ 5 pole filter $89.95
-KBF3 General Coverage BPF $159.95
In January 2017, this K3 was upgraded by Elecraft to have these K3S features:
-KIOB Upgrade (sound car, audio interface) $389.95
-KXV3B-F XOUT/XINT transverter interface $199.95
-KSYN3A UPGD-F synthesizer board upgrade $219.95
-Neoprene Soft Grip VFO A tuning knob $16.95
-CABLP3Y Adapter Cable $29.95
At that time, the K3 was factory calibrated and aligned and ?meets or exceeds
all factory specifications.?
Elecraft P3 Panadapter SN820 purchased used for $650.
-P3SVGA Video Adapter $289.95 installed by me
Both units are cosmetically perfect, from non-smoking environment, always in
shack. I am original owner of K3. I have manuals, Elecraft invoices, custom
covers for both, the handheld microphone, and the original box for the K3.
I would like to sell the entire package. $2900, includes shipping in US
Phil, W3HZZ
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 13:44:31 -0700
From: "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" <e...@elecraft.com>
To: Roy Koeppe <k...@ncn.net>, Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 v. 2.17
Message-ID: <6d1282ae-de19-66bf-431d-40ffd0d27...@elecraft.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
Guys - thanks for the help alpha testing 2.17!
We should have this up on the website as Beta shortly.
73,
Eric
/elecraft.com/
On 4/2/2019 9:24 AM, Roy Koeppe wrote:
> Ditto, Ron!
>
> 73,?? Roy??? K6XK
>
>
> Thanks, Ron!
>
> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>
>
> Just installed new Firm-Ware Version 2.17.? It has solved all the digital
> wattmeter anomalies and is working perfectly
> here.? I recommend this version for next standard Firm-Ware update.? Thank
> you.? 73's
> Ron Durie
> WB4OOA
> Elecraft K-Line
> 704-843-3681
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 16:47:20 -0400
From: Gmail <anyone1...@gmail.com>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] FLDIGI with K3s
Message-ID: <32d6ba7d-a4b2-48dc-bb75-4d18f71be...@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
It appears FLDIGI MAC uses USB for RTTY not the standard LSB. Use data A for
RTTY. If AFSK is used FlDIGI needs to be in REV mode.
If FLDIGI is not decoding correctly or no one answers calls, check the mode.
I don?t know if this applies to PC FLDIGI.
RAY
W8LYJ
Sent from my iPad
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 16:52:25 -0400
From: Dave <rocke...@gmail.com>
To: "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" <e...@elecraft.com>
Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 v. 2.17
Message-ID: <e060055a-4c4f-4cc2-a19d-7f50c9f6c...@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Thanks Eric (and beta testers)!
Dave wo2x
Sent from my waxed string and tin cans.
> On Apr 2, 2019, at 4:44 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
> <e...@elecraft.com> wrote:
>
> Guys - thanks for the help alpha testing 2.17!
>
> We should have this up on the website as Beta shortly.
>
> 73,
> Eric
> /elecraft.com/
>
>> On 4/2/2019 9:24 AM, Roy Koeppe wrote:
>> Ditto, Ron!
>>
>> 73, Roy K6XK
>>
>>
>> Thanks, Ron!
>>
>> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>>
>>
>> Just installed new Firm-Ware Version 2.17. It has solved all the digital
>> wattmeter anomalies and is working perfectly
>> here. I recommend this version for next standard Firm-Ware update. Thank
>> you. 73's
>> Ron Durie
>> WB4OOA
>> Elecraft K-Line
>> 704-843-3681
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 16:18:21 -0500
From: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net>
To: Gmail <anyone1...@gmail.com>
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI with K3s
Message-ID: <7c4a7f6a-729e-4d98-a1bd-b4de41d30...@blomand.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
FLDIGI working under Windows 10 has no issues using the correct mode for AFSK
or PSK.
In FLDIGI you should be able to select PKTUSB for PSK mode and PKTLSB for AFSK.
Bob, K4TAX
Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 2, 2019, at 3:47 PM, Gmail <anyone1...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> It appears FLDIGI MAC uses USB for RTTY not the standard LSB. Use data A for
> RTTY. If AFSK is used FlDIGI needs to be in REV mode.
> If FLDIGI is not decoding correctly or no one answers calls, check the mode.
> I don?t know if this applies to PC FLDIGI.
> RAY
> W8LYJ
> Sent from my iPad
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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 19:11:36 -0400
From: Gmail <anyone1...@gmail.com>
To: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net>
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI with K3s
Message-ID: <1b5e8d95-3abc-4309-b5a2-7972bfb4b...@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
I recommend reading the FLDIGI manual. It states that USB is used for digital
modes, including RTTY. The K3 uses USB for Data A and LSB for Data AFSK.
In my first contest I was having problems getting reliable decoding and not
many responses to my calls. I asked a friend who is an PVRC RTTY expert for
help. He monitored my transmission and determined my signal was reversed. He
said some operators would see that and change mode to answer me. Enabling Rv
(reverse) on the lower FLDIGI control panel solved problem. However my logging
software sends a mode command to radio when I select a spot and change
frequency and it turns off Rv. A better solution is Data A mode which uses USB.
There may be a way to change the FLDIGI RTTY default however I have not found
it in the menus. Has anyone found it?
Ray
W8LYJ
Sent from my iPad
> On Apr 2, 2019, at 17:18, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net> wrote:
>
> FLDIGI working under Windows 10 has no issues using the correct mode for AFSK
> or PSK.
>
> In FLDIGI you should be able to select PKTUSB for PSK mode and PKTLSB for
> AFSK.
>
>
>
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Apr 2, 2019, at 3:47 PM, Gmail <anyone1...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> It appears FLDIGI MAC uses USB for RTTY not the standard LSB. Use data A
>> for RTTY. If AFSK is used FlDIGI needs to be in REV mode.
>> If FLDIGI is not decoding correctly or no one answers calls, check the mode.
>> I don?t know if this applies to PC FLDIGI.
>> RAY
>> W8LYJ
>> Sent from my iPad
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 17:16:02 -0700
From: Bill Frantz <fra...@pwpconsult.com>
To: Gmail <anyone1...@gmail.com>
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI with K3s
Message-ID:
<r480Ps-10144i-4BB6A8334F074916860891CBF1E3F5EB@Williams-MacBook-Pro.local>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Does using Reverse on the K3 make it easier to use the logging software spots?
73 Bill AE6JV
On 4/2/19 at 4:11 PM, anyone1...@gmail.com (Gmail) wrote:
> I recommend reading the FLDIGI manual. It states that USB is used for
> digital modes, including RTTY. The K3 uses USB for Data A and LSB for Data
> AFSK.
> In my first contest I was having problems getting reliable decoding and not
> many responses to my calls. I asked a friend who is an PVRC RTTY expert for
> help. He monitored my transmission and determined my signal was reversed. He
> said some operators would see that and change mode to answer me. Enabling Rv
> (reverse) on the lower FLDIGI control panel solved problem. However my
> logging software sends a mode command to radio when I select a spot and
> change frequency and it turns off Rv. A better solution is Data A mode which
> uses USB.
> There may be a way to change the FLDIGI RTTY default however I have not
> found it in the menus. Has anyone found it?
> Ray
> W8LYJ
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408-356-8506 | fed, clothed, given medical care and so on. The only
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 17:30:54 -0700
From: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com>
To: Bill Frantz <fra...@pwpconsult.com>
Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>, Gmail
<anyone1...@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI with K3s
Message-ID: <325c2885-6269-4805-ac7f-722881c58...@elecraft.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
According to information available when we added RTTY to the K3, the standard
was LSB. So AFSK-A and FSK-D both use LSB. DATA-A and PSK-D both use USB.
This is not left to your imagination during operation, because "LSB" or "USB"
is shown along with "DATA" in the mode icon area. (This applies to the K3, K3S,
KX3, and KX2.)
You can use DATA-REVERSE to flip the sideband. On an K3, K3S, or KX3, just hold
the ALT switch, and you'll see "REV" appear above "DATA." On a KX2 use the ALT
MD menu entry.
In FSK-D mode on a K3/K3S you can also reverse the transmit logic polarity; see
CONFIG:FSK POL. This would be used with MMTTY (etc.) when driving the FSK
hardware input line, as opposed to internal FSK-D operation which uses the
keyer paddle or an attached ASCII terminal, e.g. K3 Utility's terminal function.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Apr 2, 2019, at 5:16 PM, Bill Frantz <fra...@pwpconsult.com> wrote:
>
> Does using Reverse on the K3 make it easier to use the logging software spots?
>
> 73 Bill AE6JV
>
> On 4/2/19 at 4:11 PM, anyone1...@gmail.com (Gmail) wrote:
>
>> I recommend reading the FLDIGI manual. It states that USB is used for
>> digital modes, including RTTY. The K3 uses USB for Data A and LSB for Data
>> AFSK.
>> In my first contest I was having problems getting reliable decoding and not
>> many responses to my calls. I asked a friend who is an PVRC RTTY expert for
>> help. He monitored my transmission and determined my signal was reversed. He
>> said some operators would see that and change mode to answer me. Enabling Rv
>> (reverse) on the lower FLDIGI control panel solved problem. However my
>> logging software sends a mode command to radio when I select a spot and
>> change frequency and it turns off Rv. A better solution is Data A mode which
>> uses USB.
>> There may be a way to change the FLDIGI RTTY default however I have not
>> found it in the menus. Has anyone found it?
>> Ray
>> W8LYJ
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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> 408-356-8506 | fed, clothed, given medical care and so on. The only
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> Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 20:44:10 -0400
From: "Joel Hallas" <jrhal...@optonline.net>
To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 -- Strange speaker problem
Message-ID: <00b501d4e9b6$5a2c7650$0e8562f0$@net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Tonight, when I turned on my early (sn 431), but upgraded to current, K3, I
was surprised to find I had no speaker audio with either internal or
external speaker(s). My first thought was that I had somehow fried the
speaker AF amp chip. But then I found that the speaker audio worked fine if
the CONFIG were set to SPKR + PH = yes. That would seem to rule out the
speaker amp as the problem.
Anyone experience this, or have any ideas?
Thanks much!
Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR
------------------------------
Message: 12
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 20:53:41 -0400
From: Ken Winterling <wa2...@gmail.com>
To: Joel Hallas <jrhal...@optonline.net>
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 -- Strange speaker problem
Message-ID:
<calk4bwi51-m2vjbvo2n5_3-su7lxzanpqqerklmqjy9ckgf...@mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Joel,
I don?t own a K3 so I am not familiar with all of the audio output settings
but is it possible you have a set of headphones plugged in that is
disconnecting the speaker? If not, maybe a dirty headphone jack?
Ken
WA2LBI
On Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 20:44 Joel Hallas <jrhal...@optonline.net> wrote:
> Tonight, when I turned on my early (sn 431), but upgraded to current, K3, I
> was surprised to find I had no speaker audio with either internal or
> external speaker(s). My first thought was that I had somehow fried the
> speaker AF amp chip. But then I found that the speaker audio worked fine if
> the CONFIG were set to SPKR + PH = yes. That would seem to rule out the
> speaker amp as the problem.
>
> Anyone experience this, or have any ideas?
>
> Thanks much!
>
> Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR
>
>
>
>
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Message: 13
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 21:10:10 -0400
From: Gmail <anyone1...@gmail.com>
To: Bill Frantz <fra...@pwpconsult.com>
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI with K3s
Message-ID: <2a701d78-f797-497b-a8e9-dcd9a98b0...@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
I was able to turn off logging software mode send so I can use Data A or I
could use AFSK with rev. Also it?s possible to change K3 to USB AFSK. it?s not
a K3 problem but I thought others might have the issue. Took me a few hours to
sort out It all out.
I might have more info tomorrow. I need to play with log software rig control
config.
Ray
Sent from my iPad
> On Apr 2, 2019, at 20:16, Bill Frantz <fra...@pwpconsult.com> wrote:
>
> Does using Reverse on the K3 make it easier to use the logging software spots?
>
> 73 Bill AE6JV
>
>> On 4/2/19 at 4:11 PM, anyone1...@gmail.com (Gmail) wrote:
>>
>> I recommend reading the FLDIGI manual. It states that USB is used for
>> digital modes, including RTTY. The K3 uses USB for Data A and LSB for Data
>> AFSK.
>> In my first contest I was having problems getting reliable decoding and not
>> many responses to my calls. I asked a friend who is an PVRC RTTY expert for
>> help. He monitored my transmission and determined my signal was reversed. He
>> said some operators would see that and change mode to answer me. Enabling Rv
>> (reverse) on the lower FLDIGI control panel solved problem. However my
>> logging software sends a mode command to radio when I select a spot and
>> change frequency and it turns off Rv. A better solution is Data A mode which
>> uses USB.
>> There may be a way to change the FLDIGI RTTY default however I have not
>> found it in the menus. Has anyone found it?
>> Ray
>> W8LYJ
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Bill Frantz | If you want total security, go to prison. There you're
> 408-356-8506 | fed, clothed, given medical care and so on. The only
> www.pwpconsult.com<http://www.pwpconsult.com> | thing lacking is freedom. -
> Dwight D. Eisenhower
>
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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 21:11:28 -0400
From: <h...@optilink.us>
To: "'Joel Hallas'" <jrhal...@optonline.net>,
<elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 -- Strange speaker problem
Message-ID: <001301d4e9ba$2a9f2a50$7fdd7ef0$@optilink.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
I'm a new K3s owner as of October, but I'll take a stab! I leave phones
plugged in to the back of the rig all of the time and an external speaker
all of the time. My settings are SPKRS = 2 and SPKR+PH =yes.
Hope that helps!
Hank
K4HYJ
-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> On
Behalf Of Joel Hallas
Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 8:44 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 -- Strange speaker problem
Tonight, when I turned on my early (sn 431), but upgraded to current, K3, I
was surprised to find I had no speaker audio with either internal or
external speaker(s). My first thought was that I had somehow fried the
speaker AF amp chip. But then I found that the speaker audio worked fine if
the CONFIG were set to SPKR + PH = yes. That would seem to rule out the
speaker amp as the problem.
Anyone experience this, or have any ideas?
Thanks much!
Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR
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Message: 15
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 22:22:47 -0400
From: <h...@optilink.us>
To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] VHF Packet setup K3s/K144XV
Message-ID: <005801d4e9c4$2137bdb0$63a73910$@optilink.us>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Hey gang.
Just double checking my setup. I'm using a PK-232sc+ for sound card modes,
FSK RTTY, CW, and PACTOR with my K3s. I recently added the K144XV and since
everything is already hooked up, I tried sending packet. After tweaking the
AFSK control on the PK for proper deviation and proper ALC, I gave it a shot
to the local BBS and it works great! Hit a Winlink gateway or two and used
a digipeater for a few more - worked great.
My question, is there a "mode" setting to do what I am doing, or will I need
to change the MIC input to Line-In every time I want to do FM packet instead
of FM voice? Currently that's the only way to make it work. On SSB,
changing to data opens the Line-In for data. Just curious for FM.
BTW: It is interesting to see the open carrier waveform on the P3 of
various 2 meter FM repeaters. Some look "clean" in my opinion and some look
"dirty" with no voice modulation even though the dead air sounds the same.
I enjoy my K3s setup more every time I use it!
Hank
K4HYJ
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Message: 16
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 19:52:27 -0700
From: Jim Brown <j...@audiosystemsgroup.com>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 -- Strange speaker problem
Message-ID:
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Hi Joel,
It sounds like you have phones plugged in somewhere. The traditional way
of wiring rigs is that plugging in phones mutes the speaker (usually
they're powered from the same output stage). The K3 has separate output
stages for spkr and cans, and the switching is done by logic. Most of us
who plug boom mic headsets into the rear panel assign SPKR + PHONES to
one of the PF keys -- I use PF2. SPKR+PHONES is a toggle, so it either
activates or de-activates muting of the speaker.
This is documented in the part of the manual that describes the menu
system.
73, Jim K9YC
On 4/2/2019 5:44 PM, Joel Hallas wrote:
> I
> was surprised to find I had no speaker audio with either internal or
> external speaker(s). My first thought was that I had somehow fried the
> speaker AF amp chip. But then I found that the speaker audio worked fine if
> the CONFIG were set to SPKR + PH = yes. That would seem to rule out the
> speaker amp as the problem.
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Message: 17
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 20:15:14 -0700
From: Ralph Parker <ve...@shaw.ca>
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Strange speaker problem
Message-ID: <f0fbf54b-124b-f8bd-de3c-c51312979...@shaw.ca>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
Could it be this? I saved this item from a KE7X post. Worked for a
friend with a similar mystery problem -
VE7XF
.......................................
At one point Elecraft had to change the switch that cuts out speaker
audio when the phones are plugged in so there is a setting in
CONFIG:SPRK+PH that selects one of two action polarities.
Tapping the 1 key toggles between PH.R SW- (inverted) and PH.R SW+. Try
changing that.
Fred KE7X
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Message: 18
Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 23:16:19 -0400
From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <li...@subich.com>
To: Elecraft <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI with K3s
Message-ID: <96767d0e-b951-1e72-46a6-f62a4d515...@subich.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
Fldigi for the PC operates correctly with the K3 and AFSK_A as long
as radio control (CAT) is connected. The software/CAT interface
driver properly understands the sideband sense of the connected rig.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 2019-04-02 4:47 PM, Gmail wrote:
> It appears FLDIGI MAC uses USB for RTTY not the standard LSB. Use data A for
> RTTY. If AFSK is used FlDIGI needs to be in REV mode.
> If FLDIGI is not decoding correctly or no one answers calls, check the mode.
> I don?t know if this applies to PC FLDIGI.
> RAY
> W8LYJ
> Sent from my iPad
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Message: 19
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2019 10:35:20 -0400
From: Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com>
To: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] Test
Message-ID: <0262aae5-605f-c818-155a-733885763...@embarqmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
I have not seen any posts from the reflector today - quite unusual
Don W3FPR
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Message: 20
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2019 10:38:18 -0400
From: Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Test
Message-ID: <14790603-21f9-2f87-106f-390b000d3...@embarqmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
My post was received. All is apparently OK.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 4/3/2019 10:35 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> I have not seen any posts from the reflector today - quite unusual
>
> Don W3FPR
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Message: 21
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2019 14:39:09 +0000 (UTC)
From: Ken Roberson <kwrober...@yahoo.com>
To: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net>, Don
Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Test
Message-ID: <318708968.302712.1554302349...@mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Don , Same here - 73 Ken K5DNL
On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, 9:37:08 AM CDT, Don Wilhelm
<donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote:
I have not seen any posts from the reflector today - quite unusual
Don W3FPR
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Message: 22
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2019 08:51:54 -0700
From: Richard Thorpe <kis...@me.com>
To: Elecraft List <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] April 6th GPS Reset
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On April 6th the satellite GPS system is going to be reset, does anyone out
there know how this ?reset? will effect the Trimble Thunderbolt that many of us
use to ?discipline ? the frequency on our K3 and K3S radios? I?m told that
older sat programs will not work after the reset. My Trimble unit was old
(surplus) when I purchased it on Ebay years ago. Thanks.
R Thorpe
K6CG K3,P3, KX3, PX3
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Message: 23
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2019 09:05:20 -0700 (MST)
From: W0FK <llader...@earthlink.net>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 v. 2.17
Message-ID: <1554307520875-0.p...@n2.nabble.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Jim McCook W6YA wrote
> I just spent 20 minutes trying to find 2.17 on the Elecraft KPA1500
> Firmware download area.? Only 2.10 and earlier betas are shown as
> available.? I get nowhere with the Utility.? Where is 2.17 hidden?? -Jim
Jim, see https://ftp.elecraft.com/KPA1500/firmware/beta/
73
Lou, W0FK
-----
St. Louis, MO
"The difference between stupidity and genius is that
genius has its limits." Albert Einstein
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Message: 24
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2019 09:18:10 -0700
From: Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] April 6th GPS Reset
Message-ID: <07a403ea-2802-e55c-0427-a7c4af77e...@foothill.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
Not to worry Richard.? GPS has two PR codes on different frequencies.?
The "civilian" code repeats every 100 ms. The "military" code repeats
every 7 days, and the code is sometimes encrypted.? At the end of the
code, a "week number" is incremented by one and the code repeats.?
Eventually, the 10-bit register holding the week number will overflow
and reset to zero. That's all that's happening, it happens every 1,024
weeks, the first was in Aug 1999.
The first time this happened, the much younger Internet was filled with
admonitions not to fly between a couple of dates in Aug since airplanes
would fall from the sky.? It also hatched several conspiracy theories
[of course].? The hubris surrounding GPS Rollover Day had declined some,
but as usual, some persists.? It does sound like a good marketing ploy
however ... "Get your new Trimble now before GPS resets and your old one
quits."? Kind of what Apple and Microsoft do when I think about it.? [:-)
73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County
On 4/3/2019 8:51 AM, Richard Thorpe via Elecraft wrote:
> On April 6th the satellite GPS system is going to be reset, does anyone out
> there know how this ?reset? will effect the Trimble Thunderbolt that many of
> us use to ?discipline ? the frequency on our K3 and K3S radios? I?m told that
> older sat programs will not work after the reset. My Trimble unit was old
> (surplus) when I purchased it on Ebay years ago. Thanks.
>
> R Thorpe
> K6CG K3,P3, KX3, PX3
>
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Message: 25
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2019 10:45:03 -0700
From: "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" <e...@elecraft.com>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 v. 2.17
Message-ID: <ca3d2a6e-3fd8-5b65-4c23-d2be8d9ed...@elecraft.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
Beta releases are not automatically downloadable web to from the utility. The
link below will get you directly to the beta download file for 2.17.
For full instructions on loading Beta releases, including the link below, see
https://elecraft.com/pages/firmware-software
and go to the "K-Line Firmware and Software / KPA1500"? tab and scroll down to
the beta section.
---
*KPA1500 Firmware Release Notes*
*02.17 3/31/2019 (Beta 4/2/2019)*
**
?Add Tech Mode PA CURR status page showing PA current to cA resolution
?Icom 160 meter frequency CI-V message was not parsed correctly
?Smooth LCD power and SWR display
?ATU improvements
73,
Eric
/elecraft.com/
On 4/3/2019 9:05 AM, W0FK wrote:
> Jim McCook W6YA wrote
>> I just spent 20 minutes trying to find 2.17 on the Elecraft KPA1500
>> Firmware download area.? Only 2.10 and earlier betas are shown as
>> available.? I get nowhere with the Utility.? Where is 2.17 hidden?? -Jim
> Jim, see https://ftp.elecraft.com/KPA1500/firmware/beta/
>
> 73
>
> Lou, W0FK
>
>
>
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>
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Message: 26
Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:24:27 -0600
From: n...@zianet.com
To: Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net>
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] April 6th GPS Reset
Message-ID: <20190403182427.85802.qm...@modulo.zianet.com>
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Fred Jensen writes:
> Eventually, the 10-bit register holding the week number will overflow
> and reset to zero. That's all that's happening, it happens every 1,024
> weeks, the first was in Aug 1999.
The GPS reset has been the source of hysteria in various circles, including
exhaustive discussions on the various private pilot and drone forums, since
most aircraft and drones use GPS for real time positioning and navigation
while in flight.
In short, when this happened in 1999, changes were made to lengthen the
roll over period to beyond our lifetime. The April 6 rollover only effects
older GPS devices with the 10-bit registers. Basically, every GPS embedded
device made in the last 10-15 years or so will not be affected - only the
first generation devices.
There are absolutely no warnings or cautions on the websites for Garmin,
Magellan, or Trimble showing it is a non-issue for their GPS devices - not
even mentioned. The FAA has a list of the very few GPS devices used in
older private aircraft that could be effected, only if in flight when the
rollover occurs. With 10,000+ people in the air at any moment, there would
be a huge air of caution by the FAA and airlines if the rollover had any
chance of effecting the GPS devices now in use. In this case, "Silence is
golden."
73, Paul NA5N
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Message: 27
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2019 12:30:25 -0700
From: Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net>
To: n...@zianet.com
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] April 6th GPS Reset
Message-ID: <415673b2-f99c-e300-a032-121dde9f6...@foothill.net>
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The week number register is in the hardware aboard the GPS satellites,
although receivers usually read and store it too.? Each rollover is a
"GPS epoch," epoch being a term used by space travelers, astronomers,
and other folk dabbling in space-ish things to confuse the rest of us.?
The first epoch ended in Aug 1999 ... 1024 weeks is 19.<mumble> years.?
We are approaching the end of epoch 2.? In 1999, a few of the early GPS
receivers hit the WNRO [week number roll over] and thought it had become
1980 again.? Using a GPS receiver to discipline the K3 involves the
clock signal and unless you are using your very very old receiver to
tell you what the current date is, the WNRO will have no effect.
Early in the first GPS epoch, it was discovered that the "civilian"
signal was yielding somewhat better accuracy than the US Dept. of
Defense had planned, and they implemented SA or Selective Availability
to perturb the satellite clocks making it appear that you were moving
around randomly in a 100-200 m area when you were in fact stationary.?
This would affect the clock signal at the receivers and thus the
"discipline" applied to the K3.
It wasn't very long before a number of entities, including manufacturers
and the US Coast Guard ... found ways to get around SA.? One is
Differential GPS which places stations at very carefully surveyed
locations, monitors their GPS reported positions, and transmits the
errors.? The DGPS receiver uses the errors to correct its own GPS
position.? If you have the new synthesizer for your K3 [or a K3s], you
can hear and decode the DGPS signals, they're 100 bps MSK in the 284-458
KHz range and have a distinctive signature on a P3.? The US DoD gave up
on SA long ago but the DGPS stations remain, or at least did the last
time I checked.
One GPS conspiracy theory posited that there was a "back door" into the
satellites put there by another country [which we'll leave nameless]
which, when activated, would be used to cause all the aircraft in the
air to converge on one point and create a great conflagration.?
Conspiracy theories have a half-life and fortunately this one was fairly
short, similar to the half-life of disco and leisure suits. [:-)
73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County
On 4/3/2019 11:24 AM, n...@zianet.com wrote:
> Fred Jensen writes:
>
>> Eventually, the 10-bit register holding the week number will overflow
>> and reset to zero. That's all that's happening, it happens every
>> 1,024 weeks, the first was in Aug 1999.
>
> The GPS reset has been the source of hysteria in various circles,
> including exhaustive discussions on the various private pilot and
> drone forums, since most aircraft and drones use GPS for real time
> positioning and navigation while in flight.
>
> In short, when this happened in 1999, changes were made to lengthen
> the roll over period to beyond our lifetime.? The April 6 rollover
> only effects older GPS devices with the 10-bit registers.? Basically,
> every GPS embedded device made in the last 10-15 years or so will not
> be affected - only the first generation devices.
>
> There are absolutely no warnings or cautions on the websites for
> Garmin, Magellan, or Trimble showing it is a non-issue for their GPS
> devices - not even mentioned.? The FAA has a list of the very few GPS
> devices used in older private aircraft that could be effected, only if
> in flight when the rollover occurs.? With 10,000+ people in the air at
> any moment, there would be a huge air of caution by the FAA and
> airlines if the rollover had any chance of effecting the GPS devices
> now in use.? In this case, "Silence is golden."
>
> 73, Paul NA5N
>
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