Re: [Elecraft] remoto con k3
Dr Faber My experience though 7 years of Remote operating (CW) is that Teamviewer is very useful. You Can make a Remote set up without the K3/0 and RemoteRig at a very low cost. It may be satisfying your needs. I have a description of my set up on my QRZ page. At this very moment QRV with K3 and KPA500 at home from Holidays in the South of France. Works well. 73 de OZ4UN Paul Sendt fra min iPhone Den 13/08/2014 kl. 19.19 skrev faber mosquera alvarez hk6f@gmail.com: cordial saludo quisiera saber que metodo puedo utilizar para operar mi k3 remotamente mil gracias faber hk6f __ 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 p...@tele.gl __ 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
[Elecraft] Test
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[Elecraft] [K3] Fan Replacement
Has anyone replaced the K3 fans with a quieter model? If so, please provide the model number and source. The first K3 I built the fans were very quite, but the last one I build was pretty loud and sold it. I am thinking of getting another if I can find a quieter fan. Please note: I am not looking for comments that your fans are quite or loud, don't want to clog up the list. I know what fans they did use and what model they use now (as of a year ago), so do not need that info. Thanks, Joe N9VX __ 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
[Elecraft] KPA500 heavy RTTY observation
I had the opportunity last week to run some pretty heavy RTTY operation on my KPA500 during the W1AW/2 operation. Generally I used my tube amp but I wanted to see how the KPA500 would perform. Normally I run 600 watts out of the KPA500 but for this operation I cranked it down to 500 watts. We're talking continuous CQs and contacts over 2 hours of straight through operation. The KPA500 worked flawlessly. Having said that it is important to mention something about temperature and fan speed. It didn't take long for the temperature to get up to 65C. I eventually set the idle fan speed at speed 4 which tended to keep it at 65C or below. For me, speed 4 sounds about the same as the fan on my legal limit amp. The surprise occurs when the temperature creeps up to 70C. The fan jumps to speed 5 (or maybe 6) and it is loud. Luckily it only takes 5 to 10 seconds to bring it down from 70C to 65C. It looks like Elecraft did a fine job controlling temperature for heavy RTTY operation. I would not hesitate to recommend the KPA500 for RTTY contesting but I would certainly want to mention that the occassional higher fan speeds might annoy some operators. 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-heavy-RTTY-observation-tp7592076.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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
[Elecraft] Semi-Auto (Bug) key Dot Stabilizer Update
Bug Dot Stabilizer, August 2014 update: I currently make Dot Stabilizers (a T.R. McElroy invention from the 1930's - see www.artifaxbooks.com/dotstabilizer.htm for history theory) for the Vibroplex, Speed-X and McElroy keys having the round pendulum and bugs with the flat pendulum, such as the Vibroplex Lightning Bug, Champion and WW2 military J-36 bugs (including the Lionel models) which are based on the Lightning Bug design. I can customize them for other bugs such as the Japanese Hi Mound (Coffin) bug, European made (metric sizes) bugs, etc. as long as you can supply me with the diameter (round) or thickness (flat) of the pendulum and a sharply focused digital photo of the actual bug you want it for. There is no extra charge for this customization as it stands right now. They can be made out of either aluminum or brass. They mount to the arm with a socket head set screw and the proper Allen wrench is included along with a printed set of instructions explaining installation and proper adjustment. Also, they are made entirely by hand so there may be slight differences between each one (won't affect the operation at all). I recommend the aluminum ones as they are lighter and don't affect the top speed of the bug as much as the brass ones do. The prices are $20 post paid for the aluminum and $25 for the brass ones to U.S. customers. I was charging $20 for either aluminum or brass, but I've run out of surplus brass and had to buy some at current new brass prices which are considerably higher than what I had to pay for the surplus stock. Internationally, they are $35 for Aluminum and $40 (U.S. Funds) for the brass ones. They will be sent International First Class mail. If you decide to order one or more, I will need the make/model of the bug(s) you want stabilizers for, whether they are left or right handed (the bug, not you) and be sure to include your mailing address as well. The preferred method of payment is Pay Pal and my PP address is: w...@cox.net . For International customers I'll only accept payment by PayPal. I will take personal checks or USPS money orders from U.S. domestic customers, made out to Aubrey J. Sheldon, sent to my QRZ mailing address. I'll be happy to answer any further questions you may have. Jim Sheldon - W0EB 2029 East Evanston Dr. Park City, KS 67219-1618 __ 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
[Elecraft] Belt clip for KX3 after you install the 2 or 4 Meter module?
Now that I've installed the 2 meter module in my KX3, are there plans in the works at Elecraft to provide a nice belt clip for my KX3, so I can carry the radio with the antenna held vertically? Oh yeah, and how about a KXPA100-2 amplifier? I'm just kidding. Cheers Jim K8JK Sent from my iPad __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Belt clip for KX3 after you install the 2 or 4 Meter module?
Now that I've installed the 2 meter module in my KX3, are there plans in the works at Elecraft to provide a nice belt clip for my KX3, so I can carry the radio with the antenna held vertically? Oh yeah, and how about a KXPA100-2 amplifier? I'm just kidding Don't kid -- it is a good request and I will double down on it. Now, it does not need to be a KXPA100-2, I would be happy with something like a KXPA80-2 or some other reasonable power level boost. So, Elecraft, how about a 80 to 100 watt 2-meter brick-style amp that works with the KX3 with 2-meters and the K3 with 2-meters or with my 2 meter Yaesu HT. Yes, I know these can be bought elsewhere but there is something special about the Made By Elecraft label!! 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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
[Elecraft] Problems with K3 firmware update
I was trying to load new firmware to my K3. Present MCU version 04.51. When started I got some Err message and the Tx lamp blinked and the K3 screen darkend. I tryed to switch the power off on the K3 but it did not work so I paniced and switched the power supply off. I have tryed to switch the power on again but it is not possible. What do I do?? Please help! Kurt/SM6BGG -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. SPAMfighter has removed 3975 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len Do you have a slow PC? Try a Free scan http://www.spamfighter.com/SLOW-PCfighter?cid=sigen __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Problems with K3 firmware update
K3 Utility Help, Troubleshooting, MCU Load failure. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kurt Wiksten Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 10:02 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Problems with K3 firmware update I was trying to load new firmware to my K3. Present MCU version 04.51. When started I got some Err message and the Tx lamp blinked and the K3 screen darkend. I tryed to switch the power off on the K3 but it did not work so I paniced and switched the power supply off. I have tryed to switch the power on again but it is not possible. What do I do?? Please help! Kurt/SM6BGG -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. SPAMfighter has removed 3975 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len Do you have a slow PC? Try a Free scan http://www.spamfighter.com/SLOW-PCfighter?cid=sigen __ 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 d...@elecraft.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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 heavy RTTY observation
On 8/14/2014 5:39 AM, Mike K2MK wrote: It looks like Elecraft did a fine job controlling temperature for heavy RTTY operation. I would not hesitate to recommend the KPA500 for RTTY contesting During the KPA500 beta, I was loaned one for a RTTY contest and told to run it with all the lights lit. No problems then, or with the KPA500 I've owned for several years was delivered. I also run it on 6M WSJT modes with all the lights lit. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Belt clip for KX3 after you install the 2 or 4 Meter module?
On 8/14/2014 7:20 AM, James kvochick wrote: Oh yeah, and how about a KXPA100-2 amplifier? Look for a used RF Concepts or Mirage (pre-MFJ) brick amp that produces 150W with 2W of drive. They are rare, but great amps. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] remoto con k3
excellent description on QRZ, I'll try. I have the programs. faber hk6f El 14/08/2014, a las 2:45, Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA) p...@telepost.gl escribió: Dr Faber My experience though 7 years of Remote operating (CW) is that Teamviewer is very useful. You Can make a Remote set up without the K3/0 and RemoteRig at a very low cost. It may be satisfying your needs. I have a description of my set up on my QRZ page. At this very moment QRV with K3 and KPA500 at home from Holidays in the South of France. Works well. 73 de OZ4UN Paul Sendt fra min iPhone Den 13/08/2014 kl. 19.19 skrev faber mosquera alvarez hk6f@gmail.com: cordial saludo quisiera saber que metodo puedo utilizar para operar mi k3 remotamente mil gracias faber hk6f __ 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 p...@tele.gl __ 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
[Elecraft] OT Antenna location concern
I recently installed a Mitsubishi mini-split system and now have an antenna concern. I am about to install a new dipole that will pass within ten feet of one of the interior units (that would be measured through the wall). I already know that the system has produced no interference to any reception - however, I am concerned about how being close to a transmitting antenna will effect or not effect the unit/system. The antenna's location will meet safe human exposure limits for the bands/power used - 160/75/40. I am assured by the installer that RF is not a problem and not to be concerned - of course that is not in writing. Attempts to email and call Mitsubishi have not been informative. Hence my question: Has anyone had difficulties with the control systems of their HVAC systems caused by RF from a nearby transmitting antenna? I run the KPA500 all the time - so consider this a 600 Watt station. Thanks, Bill W2BLC K-Line __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA
I must be the only one that has bought a P3 with the SVGA board. If no one else is interested in the NB like the P3 normal display. Keith -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3SVGA-tp7592060p7592086.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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
Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA
I doesn't have anything to do with one of their new products, so there is no reason to waste electrons asking or commenting. They will get around to it when and if they ever decide to, or are allowed to, work on something P3 or K3 related, and no amount of asking will change that. Sam On 8/14/2014 4:35 PM, XE3/K5ENS via Elecraft wrote: I must be the only one that has bought a P3 with the SVGA board. If no one else is interested in the NB like the P3 normal display. Keith __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Problems with K3 firmware update
Thanks to everybody for your advice. But my problem still not solved, because I am communicating with the K3 via my Microkeyer2. Reading the K3 Utility Helpfiles shows that it might be a problem that my USB to serial connection is via my Microkeyer2 and the recommendation is to change the cabling so that the PC is connected directly to the K3 and that cable does not fit the K3 RS232 port. I suppose I will have to order the KUSB-cable from Elecraft. Any other suggestions? Kurt/SM6BGG - Original Message - From: Jim Rogers jim.w4...@gmail.com To: Kurt Wiksten kurt.wiks...@tele2.se Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:43 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problems with K3 firmware update Kurt, Remember the K3 is basically an SDR and has a computer heart. Make sure you have power to the K3. Don't worry about the power switch on the front panel, it is not operational until the firmware is in place. The flashing TX LED is a good sign, it says the K3 is awaiting the firmware. Verify your connections for the firmware upload to the K3 and retry it. Once you get the firmware back into the K3, the front panel power switch will work again and all will be well. Jim, W4ATK On 8/14/2014 12:01 PM, Kurt Wiksten wrote: I was trying to load new firmware to my K3. Present MCU version 04.51. When started I got some Err message and the Tx lamp blinked and the K3 screen darkend. I tryed to switch the power off on the K3 but it did not work so I paniced and switched the power supply off. I have tryed to switch the power on again but it is not possible. What do I do?? Please help! Kurt/SM6BGG -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. SPAMfighter has removed 3975 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len Do you have a slow PC? Try a Free scan http://www.spamfighter.com/SLOW-PCfighter?cid=sigen __ 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 jim.w4...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Problems with K3 firmware update
Hi Kurt, I don't have a Microkeyer but I distinctly remember some list traffic some time back warning, Don't try to update firmware through a Microkeyer. If you look at the block diagram on the Microham web site, the CAT interface comes from the internal CPU in the Microkeyer. Assuming my memory is at least partially still intact, I believe that was the problem, the firmware in the Microkeyer interferes with the K3 handshaking with the K3 Utility during FW loads. What are your connectors? The K3 is a 2 row female DB9 if I remember right [it's buried back in the non-wireless part of my station and its very dark back there] You can probably get a USB-RS232 adapter locally cheaper than paying shipping costs. The Elecraft adapter I have uses the Prolific chip set and runs fine. Some say the FTDI chip set is more reliable. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014 - www.cqp.org On 8/14/2014 4:02 PM, Kurt Wiksten wrote: Thanks to everybody for your advice. But my problem still not solved, because I am communicating with the K3 via my Microkeyer2. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Problems with K3 firmware update
Kurt, Both Microham and Elecraft warn that one should not attempt firmware downloads through the MicroHam device. Other K3Utility functions work fine through the Microham device. If you have a real serial port on the computer, that is the preferred connection, otherwise a good USB to serial adapter is the best answer. The preferred adapter is one using an FTDI chip. Others may work (and I can also recommend EdgePort). BTW - there are counterfeit FTDI and Prolific USB to serial adapters on the market. Both Prolific and FTDI have created new drivers for Windows 7 and above that detect those counterfeits and render them unusable - so steer clear of bargain priced adapters whose instructions tell you to turn off Windows updates and run their 'special' drivers. The Elecraft KUSB cable uses an authentic FTDI chip. I have also had success with a Keyspan adapter that was supplied for testing by a customer. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/14/2014 7:02 PM, Kurt Wiksten wrote: Thanks to everybody for your advice. But my problem still not solved, because I am communicating with the K3 via my Microkeyer2. Reading the K3 Utility Helpfiles shows that it might be a problem that my USB to serial connection is via my Microkeyer2 and the recommendation is to change the cabling so that the PC is connected directly to the K3 and that cable does not fit the K3 RS232 port. I suppose I will have to order the KUSB-cable from Elecraft. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT Antenna location concern
Bill, All products are required to withstand RF susceptibility levels. So if you encounter strange happenings with your HVAC system due to RF, the supplier is bound to take corrective action. Some may not understand, and some may not even know of the requirements, so at worst case, you may have to get the FCC involved for resolution. The most published FCC class B information regards radiation from the device(s), but there is also regulations regarding susceptibility from radiation from licensed services. The fact that you addressed the RF interference situation with the installer should go a long way (document that conversation for yourself with dates and names), and for a reputable company should be as good as a written statement (I am no lawyer, but it makes sense to me). 73, Don W3FPR On 8/14/2014 4:20 PM, W2BLC wrote: I recently installed a Mitsubishi mini-split system and now have an antenna concern. I am about to install a new dipole that will pass within ten feet of one of the interior units (that would be measured through the wall). I already know that the system has produced no interference to any reception - however, I am concerned about how being close to a transmitting antenna will effect or not effect the unit/system. The antenna's location will meet safe human exposure limits for the bands/power used - 160/75/40. I am assured by the installer that RF is not a problem and not to be concerned - of course that is not in writing. Attempts to email and call Mitsubishi have not been informative. Hence my question: Has anyone had difficulties with the control systems of their HVAC systems caused by RF from a nearby transmitting antenna? I run the KPA500 all the time - so consider this a 600 Watt station. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA
I have a P3, my second. The first one had the SVGA card and I have not missed a noise blanker at all, and I live in a garden home community with lots of noise from every imaginable source. A noise blanker is only effective against high rise time impulse noise I wonder if it would truly be effective. 73s Jim, W4ATk On 8/14/2014 4:55 PM, Sam Morgan wrote: I doesn't have anything to do with one of their new products, so there is no reason to waste electrons asking or commenting. They will get around to it when and if they ever decide to, or are allowed to, work on something P3 or K3 related, and no amount of asking will change that. Sam On 8/14/2014 4:35 PM, XE3/K5ENS via Elecraft wrote: I must be the only one that has bought a P3 with the SVGA board. If no one else is interested in the NB like the P3 normal display. Keith __ 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 jim.w4...@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA
my previous reply was the short answer, here is the long answer: reference: http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg171471.html to quote Wayne from 7/10/2014 7:55 PM quote Hi all, Our firmware task lists are sorted by priority. Determination of Priority is democratic to some degree (Squeaky Wheel and other industry standard methodologies). But in practice it involves crystal-ball-gazing, head-counting, arm-wrestling-over-a-beer, and a healthy dose of what-we-have-time-for. It is not practical for us to publish the lists. They change daily and contain a lot of firmware-speak. We'd rather spend time actually making changes than on sanitizing lists for public consumption. This is also the reason that we can't make announcements of the form We will not ever get to feature X. (Imagine trying to do that with your personal Home Repair task list. Would your spouse let you unilaterally decide to remove some of them?) We'd rather be optimistic about it, since you never know when one of our overworked engineers is going to get some unexpected free time. The most useful guidance I can give you is this. If only one or two users are affected by a particular change, it is less likely to be implemented in the near future. If nearly all users are affected, it darn well better be fixed instantly. Everything else is in a sort of gray zone (see Determination of Priority, above). I take responsibility for any muttered oaths against Elecraft pertaining to implementation delays. If it's any comfort: I read all the mail and lose sleep over things we can't get to. All I can say is that we try to make the best decisions we can, given engineering time available. 73, Wayne N6KR /quote On 8/14/2014 4:55 PM, Sam Morgan wrote: I doesn't have anything to do with one of their new products, so there is no reason to waste electrons asking or commenting. They will get around to it when and if they ever decide to, or are allowed to, work on something P3 or K3 related, and no amount of asking will change that. Sam On 8/14/2014 4:35 PM, XE3/K5ENS via Elecraft wrote: I must be the only one that has bought a P3 with the SVGA board. If no one else is interested in the NB like the P3 normal display. Keith -- GB 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan __ 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
[Elecraft] KX-3 and satellites
Just wanted to claim the first use of the KX-3 on satellite, both FO29 and AO7. Worked fine, excellent audio reports. Did need both a receive preamp and a little help on transmit as well. -- Mike Herr WA6ARA DM-15dp Home of The QRP Ranch No trees were killed in the sending of this message, however, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA
Hi Keith, I might be interested but I didn't bother downloading the firmware because I never look at the P3 screen, only the SVGA screen. How well does it work and weren't there some caveats mentioned in the release notes? 73, Mike K2MK XE3/K5ENS wrote I must be the only one that has bought a P3 with the SVGA board. If no one else is interested in the NB like the P3 normal display. Keith -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3SVGA-tp7592060p7592095.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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
Re: [Elecraft] Problems with K3 firmware update
Every microHAM Users Manual includes a specific warning *NOT* to upload *any* transceiver firmware via the microHAM device. The microHAM device constantly polls the transceiver for frequency and mode. Those polls are not compatible with firmware uploads. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-08-14 7:30 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Kurt, Both Microham and Elecraft warn that one should not attempt firmware downloads through the MicroHam device. Other K3Utility functions work fine through the Microham device. If you have a real serial port on the computer, that is the preferred connection, otherwise a good USB to serial adapter is the best answer. The preferred adapter is one using an FTDI chip. Others may work (and I can also recommend EdgePort). BTW - there are counterfeit FTDI and Prolific USB to serial adapters on the market. Both Prolific and FTDI have created new drivers for Windows 7 and above that detect those counterfeits and render them unusable - so steer clear of bargain priced adapters whose instructions tell you to turn off Windows updates and run their 'special' drivers. The Elecraft KUSB cable uses an authentic FTDI chip. I have also had success with a Keyspan adapter that was supplied for testing by a customer. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/14/2014 7:02 PM, Kurt Wiksten wrote: Thanks to everybody for your advice. But my problem still not solved, because I am communicating with the K3 via my Microkeyer2. Reading the K3 Utility Helpfiles shows that it might be a problem that my USB to serial connection is via my Microkeyer2 and the recommendation is to change the cabling so that the PC is connected directly to the K3 and that cable does not fit the K3 RS232 port. I suppose I will have to order the KUSB-cable from Elecraft. __ 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 li...@subich.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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 and satellites
Congratulations, Mike. I'd be interested in hearing about your complete equipment lineup. Wayne N6KR On Aug 14, 2014, at 5:09 PM, Mike Herr wa6...@gmail.com wrote: Just wanted to claim the first use of the KX-3 on satellite, both FO29 and AO7. Worked fine, excellent audio reports. Did need both a receive preamp and a little help on transmit as well. -- Mike Herr WA6ARA DM-15dp Home of The QRP Ranch No trees were killed in the sending of this message, however, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. __ 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 n...@elecraft.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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Belt clip for KX3 after you install the 2 or 4 Meter module?
I assume that you're kidding about both. It would truly be a shame to take a fine piece of radio craftsmanship like the KX3 and look like a member of the shack on the belt club. Of course, I've been seen on campus years ago with either a slide rule or more than one calculator hanging from my belt. :-) 72/73 de Jim - AD6CW On 8/14/2014 7:20 AM, James kvochick wrote: Now that I've installed the 2 meter module in my KX3, are there plans in the works at Elecraft to provide a nice belt clip for my KX3, so I can carry the radio with the antenna held vertically? Oh yeah, and how about a KXPA100-2 amplifier? I'm just kidding. Cheers Jim K8JK __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Belt clip for KX3 after you install the 2 or 4 Meter module?
Of course, some of us had a 12 inch slide rule on the belt and a 5 inch in the shirt pocket. Bob On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 5:31 PM, Jim Lowman jmlow...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I assume that you're kidding about both. It would truly be a shame to take a fine piece of radio craftsmanship like the KX3 and look like a member of the shack on the belt club. Of course, I've been seen on campus years ago with either a slide rule or more than one calculator hanging from my belt. :-) 72/73 de Jim - AD6CW On 8/14/2014 7:20 AM, James kvochick wrote: Now that I've installed the 2 meter module in my KX3, are there plans in the works at Elecraft to provide a nice belt clip for my KX3, so I can carry the radio with the antenna held vertically? Oh yeah, and how about a KXPA100-2 amplifier? I'm just kidding. Cheers Jim K8JK __ 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 rfri...@usa.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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Problems with K3 firmware update
I connected an A/B switchbox to switch the radio between the MKII and a serial port on the computer (or an Edgeport US/serial box). It has been easy to switch the K3/P3 to the serial port for firmware updates. 73, Jim N7US -Original Message- Every microHAM Users Manual includes a specific warning *NOT* to upload *any* transceiver firmware via the microHAM device. The microHAM device constantly polls the transceiver for frequency and mode. Those polls are not compatible with firmware uploads. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-08-14 7:30 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Kurt, Both Microham and Elecraft warn that one should not attempt firmware downloads through the MicroHam device. Other K3Utility functions work fine through the Microham device. If you have a real serial port on the computer, that is the preferred connection, otherwise a good USB to serial adapter is the best answer. The preferred adapter is one using an FTDI chip. Others may work (and I can also recommend EdgePort). BTW - there are counterfeit FTDI and Prolific USB to serial adapters on the market. Both Prolific and FTDI have created new drivers for Windows 7 and above that detect those counterfeits and render them unusable - so steer clear of bargain priced adapters whose instructions tell you to turn off Windows updates and run their 'special' drivers. The Elecraft KUSB cable uses an authentic FTDI chip. I have also had success with a Keyspan adapter that was supplied for testing by a customer. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/14/2014 7:02 PM, Kurt Wiksten wrote: Thanks to everybody for your advice. But my problem still not solved, because I am communicating with the K3 via my Microkeyer2. Reading the K3 Utility Helpfiles shows that it might be a problem that my USB to serial connection is via my Microkeyer2 and the recommendation is to change the cabling so that the PC is connected directly to the K3 and that cable does not fit the K3 RS232 port. I suppose I will have to order the KUSB-cable from Elecraft. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT Antenna location concern
Bill I'd like to add a few things to what Don has said. Fortunately the electronics in your HVAC system is fairly simply and easily shielded. However when susceptibly problems occur with Japanese designs it can be very difficult to get them to respond. Let's hope you don't have to go there. What concerns me more is the noise/interference generated by some high SEER HVAC systems. These systems achieve variable speed by using variable frequency inverter driven motors. These can be a pain in two ways. First they radiate noise that can extend well above 160M. Second, they can induce harmonics on the powerlines. Line filters similar that what your kilowatt amps use are needed between the HVAC system and the 240vac power lines. Some of the HVAC systems have the filters built in and others don't. Let's hope they have done their homework and cleaned up their systems. With your system operating in the AC mode you will want to scan 160M for noise or hash. You may want to check 80M too if 160M is dirty. Don't take acceptance of the system until it is proven clean. 73, Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Sent: Aug 14, 2014 4:54 PM, To: W2BLC w2...@nycap.rr.com, elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT Antenna location concern Bill, All products are required to withstand RF susceptibility levels. So if you encounter strange happenings with your HVAC system due to RF, the supplier is bound to take corrective action. Some may not understand, and some may not even know of the requirements, so at worst case, you may have to get the FCC involved for resolution. The most published FCC class B information regards radiation from the device(s), but there is also regulations regarding susceptibility from radiation from licensed services. The fact that you addressed the RF interference situation with the installer should go a long way (document that conversation for yourself with dates and names), and for a reputable company should be as good as a written statement (I am no lawyer, but it makes sense to me). 73, Don W3FPR On 8/14/2014 4:20 PM, W2BLC wrote: I recently installed a Mitsubishi mini-split system and now have an antenna concern. I am about to install a new dipole that will pass within ten feet of one of the interior units (that would be measured through the wall). I already know that the system has produced no interference to any reception - however, I am concerned about how being close to a transmitting antenna will effect or not effect the unit/system. The antenna's location will meet safe human exposure limits for the bands/power used - 160/75/40. I am assured by the installer that RF is not a problem and not to be concerned - of course that is not in writing. Attempts to email and call Mitsubishi have not been informative. Hence my question: Has anyone had difficulties with the control systems of their HVAC systems caused by RF from a nearby transmitting antenna? I run the KPA500 all the time - so consider this a 600 Watt station. __ 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 fptowns...@earthlink.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 arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Need P3
Does anyone have one to sell? Off line, please to k...@arrl.net 73, Jim K9YC __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Problems with K3 firmware update
On 2014-08-14 9:00 PM, Jim N7US wrote: I connected an A/B switchbox to switch the radio between the MKII and a serial port on the computer (or an Edgeport US/serial box). As did I ... COM1 on the motherboard goes to a 4 port switch. Two of the ports go to two ports switches on each K3/P3. The third port goes to the cable for the XG3 and the fourth port goes to a AA5AU style CW/PTT/FSK interface for general testing. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-08-14 9:00 PM, Jim N7US wrote: I connected an A/B switchbox to switch the radio between the MKII and a serial port on the computer (or an Edgeport US/serial box). It has been easy to switch the K3/P3 to the serial port for firmware updates. 73, Jim N7US -Original Message- Every microHAM Users Manual includes a specific warning *NOT* to upload *any* transceiver firmware via the microHAM device. The microHAM device constantly polls the transceiver for frequency and mode. Those polls are not compatible with firmware uploads. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-08-14 7:30 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Kurt, Both Microham and Elecraft warn that one should not attempt firmware downloads through the MicroHam device. Other K3Utility functions work fine through the Microham device. If you have a real serial port on the computer, that is the preferred connection, otherwise a good USB to serial adapter is the best answer. The preferred adapter is one using an FTDI chip. Others may work (and I can also recommend EdgePort). BTW - there are counterfeit FTDI and Prolific USB to serial adapters on the market. Both Prolific and FTDI have created new drivers for Windows 7 and above that detect those counterfeits and render them unusable - so steer clear of bargain priced adapters whose instructions tell you to turn off Windows updates and run their 'special' drivers. The Elecraft KUSB cable uses an authentic FTDI chip. I have also had success with a Keyspan adapter that was supplied for testing by a customer. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/14/2014 7:02 PM, Kurt Wiksten wrote: Thanks to everybody for your advice. But my problem still not solved, because I am communicating with the K3 via my Microkeyer2. Reading the K3 Utility Helpfiles shows that it might be a problem that my USB to serial connection is via my Microkeyer2 and the recommendation is to change the cabling so that the PC is connected directly to the K3 and that cable does not fit the K3 RS232 port. I suppose I will have to order the KUSB-cable from Elecraft. __ 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 li...@subich.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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Belt clip for KX3 after you install the 2 or 4 Meter module?
Had? :-) Phil W7OX On 8/14/14, 5:55 PM, Robert Friess wrote: Of course, some of us had a 12 inch slide rule on the belt and a 5 inch in the shirt pocket. Bob On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 5:31 PM, Jim Lowman jmlow...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I assume that you're kidding about both. It would truly be a shame to take a fine piece of radio craftsmanship like the KX3 and look like a member of the shack on the belt club. Of course, I've been seen on campus years ago with either a slide rule or more than one calculator hanging from my belt. :-) 72/73 de Jim - AD6CW On 8/14/2014 7:20 AM, James kvochick wrote: Now that I've installed the 2 meter module in my KX3, are there plans in the works at Elecraft to provide a nice belt clip for my KX3, so I can carry the radio with the antenna held vertically? Oh yeah, and how about a KXPA100-2 amplifier? I'm just kidding. Cheers Jim K8JK __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Belt clip for KX3 after you install the 2 or 4 Meter module?
I still have my 12 inch Post slide rule, but I no longer have it on my belt. I also have my 5 inch Post, but it is no longer in my shirt pocket. Those days are gone, but there was a time when they were required apparel if one was to succeed in engineering school and after. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/14/2014 10:35 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Had? :-) Phil W7OX On 8/14/14, 5:55 PM, Robert Friess wrote: Of course, some of us had a 12 inch slide rule on the belt and a 5 inch in the shirt pocket. Bob On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 5:31 PM, Jim Lowman jmlow...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I assume that you're kidding about both. It would truly be a shame to take a fine piece of radio craftsmanship like the KX3 and look like a member of the shack on the belt club. Of course, I've been seen on campus years ago with either a slide rule or more than one calculator hanging from my belt. :-) 72/73 de Jim - AD6CW On 8/14/2014 7:20 AM, James kvochick wrote: Now that I've installed the 2 meter module in my KX3, are there plans in the works at Elecraft to provide a nice belt clip for my KX3, so I can carry the radio with the antenna held vertically? Oh yeah, and how about a KXPA100-2 amplifier? I'm just kidding. Cheers Jim K8JK __ 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 arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 and satellites
Had a few questions about the set up I am using with the KX3 and satellite operation. So far I have been on both FO29 and AO7. FO29 is fairly easy bird to get through, AO7 can be difficult. I have not tried SO50 yet. I use the compute to control the az / el rotors but not the doppler shift. I adjust for doppler manually, using the tried and true rule of only adjusting the higher of the uplink / downlink frequencies. This works well enough for the past 30 years of satellite operation, as the QSOs are short and the satellites are (unfortunately) largely empty. On FO29, if the pass is very high elevation, say above 60degrees, I can get into it barefoot with the 3 watts from the KX3, but don't expect to do that near the horizon. Generally speaking I use 10 watts or less for most of the pass. On AO7, an external preamp is needed, especially with the only 3 elements yagi. Again, on a high elevation I can hear fine without an external preamp, but it is definitely helpful. AO-7 Downlink (145.950 MHz) - Elecraft KX3 with 2 meter module 3 element yagi Mirage B-34G amp (includes Gaasfet preamp) Uplink (432.150 MHz) - Yaesu FT-857 11 element yagi FO-29 Downlink (435.850 MHz) - Yaesu FT-857 11 element yagi Uplink (145.950 MHz)- Elecraft KX3 with 2 meter module 3 element yagi Mirage B-34G amp OBTW - Starting a road trip in a week, taking the KX3 along for both SOTA and satellite field operations. -- Mike Herr WA6ARA DM-15dp Home of The QRP Ranch No trees were killed in the sending of this message, however, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Problems with K3 firmware update
I did the same. Check thrift stores for a RS-232 switch if you don’t already have one. I picked mine for 25 cents at the local thrift store. scl On 2014-08-14 9:00 PM, Jim N7US wrote: I connected an A/B switchbox to switch the radio between the MKII and a serial port on the computer (or an Edgeport US/serial box). It has been easy to switch the K3/P3 to the serial port for firmware updates. 73, Jim N7US -Original Message- Every microHAM Users Manual includes a specific warning *NOT* to upload *any* transceiver firmware via the microHAM device. The microHAM device constantly polls the transceiver for frequency and mode. Those polls are not compatible with firmware uploads. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-08-14 7:30 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Kurt, Both Microham and Elecraft warn that one should not attempt firmware downloads through the MicroHam device. Other K3Utility functions work fine through the Microham device. If you have a real serial port on the computer, that is the preferred connection, otherwise a good USB to serial adapter is the best answer. The preferred adapter is one using an FTDI chip. Others may work (and I can also recommend EdgePort). BTW - there are counterfeit FTDI and Prolific USB to serial adapters on the market. Both Prolific and FTDI have created new drivers for Windows 7 and above that detect those counterfeits and render them unusable - so steer clear of bargain priced adapters whose instructions tell you to turn off Windows updates and run their 'special' drivers. The Elecraft KUSB cable uses an authentic FTDI chip. I have also had success with a Keyspan adapter that was supplied for testing by a customer. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/14/2014 7:02 PM, Kurt Wiksten wrote: Thanks to everybody for your advice. But my problem still not solved, because I am communicating with the K3 via my Microkeyer2. Reading the K3 Utility Helpfiles shows that it might be a problem that my USB to serial connection is via my Microkeyer2 and the recommendation is to change the cabling so that the PC is connected directly to the K3 and that cable does not fit the K3 RS232 port. I suppose I will have to order the KUSB-cable from Elecraft. __ 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 li...@subich.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 k...@cox.net Steve - KY7K k...@arrl.net Get OUT and play radio! __ 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
[Elecraft] K3 - Using Mike Key (PTT) to Transmit with VOX
I wish to manually key the transmitter with VOX, and while transmitting have
the VOX switch to LISTEN between words so that I can hear if I double. I
don't want VOX on all the time to key the transmitter when I sneeze, someone
talks to me, I murmur, phone rings, wife pours hot soup in my lap, etc.
WHY?
1To avoid transmitting room noise, muttering, etc. I want to transmit by
pushing my foot pedal.
2While transmitting (net control) I wish the VOX to be active so that I can
take advantage of the strength of VOX {to listen between words}.
The strength of this is in being able to hear other stations, such as
doubles, breaks, etc. while calling the net.
I prefer software, but would buy something that would work as well as the
built in VOX in the K2
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Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA
Ok, now I am going to be the “squeaky wheel”. I am the author of Win4K3Suite. With a customer base of a few hundred users (not one or two users) I have numerous times reported bugs and deficiencies in the Elecraft API through the elecraft support channels as well as directly to Wayne and have never had the decency of getting a reply. Support replies and tells me “It was forwarded to Wayne Not even “we are aware and this is in a future release”. This has been very frustrating and my response to my customers has been “I told them about it and haven’t heard anything”. For a company that provides such a comprehensive API and support, to totally ignore comments from people who use their API as extensively as I do, is very unprofessional and very frustrating. The only time, I have had a resolution to an issue is when a well know person from Microham, reported the issue in a much more, how can I say, forward way that I do, and it was resolved within a month. The fact is that Elecraft has an API and encourages developers to develop products. But somehow, it seems to me if the products do not match their “vision” on what the radio should be they are ignored. That has been the case for me. Here is something important: I have about 20 users that bought the radio because of my software. It hides the complexities and makes it very easy to use. Is this against the Elecraft wishes for their radio? I have to think so since I have 4 times requested to have my software listed on the Elecraft Website, under third party software and even Eric asked me to send a blurb but I never got a response at all. 4 times over 1 and 1/2 years. So, unless many users ask for something on the forum, the priority is low. If a developer who has a few hundred users asks for something in a nice way, several times, it’s ignored. So is this the future of Elecrafts third party support? Does my name have to be J** to get something done? This is extremely frustrating, and I have a couple of hundred people that want a few things to be done but all I can tell them “I asked but never heard ANYTHING”. So, maybe it’s time to be a “squeaky wheel” like now. Tom Blahovici VA2FSQ Win4K3Suite. On Aug 14, 2014, at 8:08 PM, Sam Morgan k5oai@gmail.com wrote: my previous reply was the short answer, here is the long answer: reference: http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg171471.html to quote Wayne from 7/10/2014 7:55 PM quote Hi all, Our firmware task lists are sorted by priority. Determination of Priority is democratic to some degree (Squeaky Wheel and other industry standard methodologies). But in practice it involves crystal-ball-gazing, head-counting, arm-wrestling-over-a-beer, and a healthy dose of what-we-have-time-for. It is not practical for us to publish the lists. They change daily and contain a lot of firmware-speak. We'd rather spend time actually making changes than on sanitizing lists for public consumption. This is also the reason that we can't make announcements of the form We will not ever get to feature X. (Imagine trying to do that with your personal Home Repair task list. Would your spouse let you unilaterally decide to remove some of them?) We'd rather be optimistic about it, since you never know when one of our overworked engineers is going to get some unexpected free time. The most useful guidance I can give you is this. If only one or two users are affected by a particular change, it is less likely to be implemented in the near future. If nearly all users are affected, it darn well better be fixed instantly. Everything else is in a sort of gray zone (see Determination of Priority, above). I take responsibility for any muttered oaths against Elecraft pertaining to implementation delays. If it's any comfort: I read all the mail and lose sleep over things we can't get to. All I can say is that we try to make the best decisions we can, given engineering time available. 73, Wayne N6KR /quote On 8/14/2014 4:55 PM, Sam Morgan wrote: I doesn't have anything to do with one of their new products, so there is no reason to waste electrons asking or commenting. They will get around to it when and if they ever decide to, or are allowed to, work on something P3 or K3 related, and no amount of asking will change that. Sam On 8/14/2014 4:35 PM, XE3/K5ENS via Elecraft wrote: I must be the only one that has bought a P3 with the SVGA board. If no one else is interested in the NB like the P3 normal display. Keith -- GB 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT Antenna location concern
I had intermittent problems with HF RF at the 100 to 1500 watt level on various bands to my rooftop air conditioner unit. Antennas were a beam about 30 feet above it and a vertical 20 feet away at roughly the same height. I wrapped several turns of the cable to the thermostat around a ferrite toroid which improved the situation but didn't totally fix it. My unit had a 1960's technology circuit board in it, and I suppose newer ones have microprocessors. Ultimately the problem went away when I moved to a different country and didn't take the a/c unit :-) , but I suppose it could have been fixed with a better toroid and also perhaps a line filter. I would always expect problems with electronic controls close to an antenna, even with lower power. On 8/14/14 11:20 PM, W2BLC wrote: Has anyone had difficulties with the control systems of their HVAC systems caused by RF from a nearby transmitting antenna? I run the KPA500 all the time - so consider this a 600 Watt station. -- Vic, K2VCO Rehovot, Israel http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ __ 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
