Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A problem

2021-02-28 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
> Audio is being fed from my PC to the K3's line input and I'm certain > that the radio is in DATA A and the Config for MIC SEL is set to LInE > In. It *sounds like* you are still in AFSK A and not DATA A. By default AFSK A has a narrow audio filter on the input of the modulator process (DSP)

[Elecraft] K3 DATA A problem

2021-02-28 Thread John Simmons
I worked the RTTY contest yesterday using AFSK with N1MM. All worked fine and I shut everything down when I was done. Today I tried to operate FT8 but I can not get any power output. Audio is being fed from my PC to the K3's line input and I'm certain that the radio is in DATA A and the Config

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A Mode not working (Resolved)

2017-01-10 Thread Bill Wiehe via Elecraft
Thanks Barry - K3NDM, for the assistance. Turns out WINDOWS 10 updates and not only shut off my sound card but changed one of the com ports on my Navigator.  Goes to show that you can't assume anything will be the same after an update.73,Bill - W0BBI __

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A Mode not working

2017-01-09 Thread Barry
. :-) 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Bill Wiehe via Elecraft" To: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: 1/9/2017 9:21:02 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A Mode not working I recently downloaded a JT65 program and after several days of flawless operation, my K3 stopped tr

[Elecraft] K3 DATA A Mode not working

2017-01-09 Thread Bill Wiehe via Elecraft
I recently downloaded a JT65 program and after several days of flawless operation, my K3 stopped transmitting in DATA A mode. The K3 keys but nothing is transmitted and no power out. I changed over to BPSK31 via HRD  using DATA A with the same results. All the other modes (RTTY FSK, CW, SSB) wor

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs AFSK A

2015-03-18 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
So does "shift, plus, question mark" as in "^+?" Anybody wanna take a shot at what THAT means ? Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: "David Cole" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 12:17 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs AFSK A LS

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs AFSK A

2015-03-17 Thread David Cole
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs AFSK A

2015-03-17 Thread Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
... and it should be LSB because everyone knows: Low Space Means Fine Teletype. On 3/17/2015 4:00 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Note: in my comment below Mark-85 Hz should be MARK+85 Hz as AFSK A (LSB) reverses the sense of the tones - Mark is the lower of the two audio tones but the higher of t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs AFSK A

2015-03-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Which data sub-mode is used is really a user's choice and is dependent on what data mode software is intended to be used. Some waterfall display oriented data mode software will do fine sending and decoding RTTY as well as other data modes. MMTTY (which is the main choice for RTTY operation)

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs AFSK A

2015-03-17 Thread Jim Brown
On Tue,3/17/2015 3:48 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: What's still not clear is "why would I choose one over the other?" Operator/User manuals tend not to answer that question, they are understandably focused on exactly how to operate the equipment. Hi Fred, AFSK A and FSK are for RTTY. They are set

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs AFSK A

2015-03-17 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Note: in my comment below Mark-85 Hz should be MARK+85 Hz as AFSK A (LSB) reverses the sense of the tones - Mark is the lower of the two audio tones but the higher of the RF frequencies. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-03-17 6:48 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Hmmm ... this may be the first time Fred C

[Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs AFSK A

2015-03-17 Thread Fred Jensen
Hmmm ... this may be the first time Fred Cady's book has failed me. I understand now "what" each mode does. What's still not clear is "why would I choose one over the other?" Operator/User manuals tend not to answer that question, they are understandably focused on exactly how to operate the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs USB for JT65/JT9

2015-03-17 Thread Mike Reublin NF4L
Per page 31 of the K3 owners manual sez DATA A can be used for all audio-shift transmission modes, including AFSK and PSK-31. VFO A shows the transmit suppressed carrier frequency and USB is normal for DATA A. Compression is automatically set to 0 to reduce transmitted signal distortion. A

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs USB for JT65/JT9

2015-03-17 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
On 2015-03-17 12:41 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > Can you 'splain the difference between AFSK and DATA A? AFSK A and DATA A are both audio modes. AFSK A uses LSB and FC is set to MARK - 85 Hz (the center of the two RTTY Tones). DATA A is USB and FC is set to 1500 Hz (the center of the transmit audi

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs USB for JT65/JT9

2015-03-17 Thread Fred Jensen
Can you 'splain the difference between AFSK and DATA A? I have been running RTTY in AFSK using MMTTY and the sound in/out from my "radio laptop." Just two stereo cables using LINE IN/OUT on the back of the K3, no other interface hardware. VOX for PTT. It seems to work fine, am I missing som

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs USB for JT65/JT9

2015-03-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
Sam, You are doing it right. DATA A mode is like SSB with the following exceptions: 1) TX EQ is disabled in DATA A mode 2) Audio compression is disabled in DATA A mode. 3) one can set the audio input to LINE IN for DATA A mode - no need to change it from MIC audio when using data modes. Eithe

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs USB for JT65/JT9

2015-03-16 Thread Matt VK2RQ
You can use DATA-A to do LSB too. I do this when I set up the KX3 for packet radio, because it places the LO just nicely so I can also monitor the local CW calling channel and my club's SSB frequency, using a separate SDR app on my PC. 73, Matt VK2RQ > On 17 Mar 2015, at 12:04 pm, Jim Brown wr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs USB for JT65/JT9

2015-03-16 Thread Jim Brown
On Mon,3/16/2015 5:43 PM, Sam Morgan wrote: I have run DATA A successfully for at least 5-6 years and being a creature of habit, I hate to switch to USB unless I am forced to. Hi Sam, I can't think of a single good reason to use USB for data modes. Stick with DATA A, which IS optimized for al

[Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs USB for JT65/JT9

2015-03-16 Thread Sam Morgan
I have been running DATA A with my SignaLink USB for JT65 & JT9 using WSJT-X. However I am now having some problems (interfacing with other rig control software) that are making me question why I settled on DATA A rather than USB? Other than the fact DATA A inherently eliminates all potential

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Data A Mode on 6M

2014-06-26 Thread Jim Bennett
Yes - I reversed it and it does stay in normal mode. Thanks Wayne! On Thursday, Jun 26, 2014, at Thursday, 11:41 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Jim, > > The K3 uses up-conversion 6 m, which inverts the sidebands. It should stay in > NORM data mode on 6 meters once you've un-reversed it using t

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Data A Mode on 6M

2014-06-26 Thread Wayne Burdick
Jim, The K3 uses up-conversion 6 m, which inverts the sidebands. It should stay in NORM data mode on 6 meters once you've un-reversed it using the ALT switch. 73 Wayne Six http://www.elecraft.com > On Jun 26, 2014, at 11:34 AM, Jim Bennett wrote: > > I've been using WSJT-X for JT65 and

[Elecraft] K3: Data A Mode on 6M

2014-06-26 Thread Jim Bennett
I've been using WSJT-X for JT65 and JT9 on the HF bands for several months with my K3, along with cocoaModem for PSK31. All three modes were set up with the rig in Data A mode and everything worked fine. I'd like to try JT65 on six meters but I'm seeing a different display on the K3 - it was alw

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A

2013-10-13 Thread Fred Jensen
Thanks Sam, I'm old, I like manuals that lay flat on the desk because I tend to write in them, but I think I'm going to have to download the manual in searchable PDF. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014 - www.cqp.org On 10/13/2013 4:00

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A

2013-10-13 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
> Are the TX and RX equalizers disabled in DATA A? In AFSK A? Yes. I know DATA A sets CMP=0, and I think it sets MIC+LIN=OFF automatically. DATA A and AFSK A do not automatically set MIC+LIN=OFF. However, MIC+LIN *IS* set OFF if you select MENU:MIC SEL=LInE In. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A

2013-10-13 Thread Sam Morgan
E740107 K3 Owners Man D10.pdf page 35 Receive Audio Equalization (EQ) "Two receive EQ setups are provided: one for CW mode, and the other for voice modes. RX EQ does not apply to DATA modes." and the RX EQ is accomplished by where you have the LO and HI set that's the determining factor for the

[Elecraft] K3 DATA A

2013-10-13 Thread Fred Jensen
I'm sure this must be somewhere in the K3 Manual or KE7X book, but I can't find it: Are the TX and RX equalizers disabled in DATA A? In AFSK A? I know DATA A sets CMP=0, and I think it sets MIC+LIN=OFF automatically. Just getting started on JT65 and both my TX and RX EQ are set for SSB and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A help needed

2011-08-05 Thread goldtr8
Change the display to show alc activity. Then try a transmitt while adjusting your volume level controls on the PC. You can do this it test mode or turn the power to 0 watts. If you are getting a signal into the k3 you should be able to get the alc to flicker and then you know you are gettin

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A help needed

2011-08-05 Thread Scott Street
On Aug 5, 2011, at 1:37 PM, Paul Milward wrote: > I moved my laptop computer offsite for a few hours this morning. On return I > reconnected the stereo cables from I/O on the K3 to the I/O on the laptop. > Everything worked flawlessly prior to the move for PSK operation. The rig > still > rec

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A help needed

2011-08-05 Thread Greg
Paul Double chk mic sel is still set to line in and then check ur vox gain level. For line level audio the vox needs to be very high. 73 Greg On Friday, August 5, 2011, Paul Milward wrote: > Hi > I moved my laptop computer offsite for a few hours this morning. On return I > reconnected the ster

[Elecraft] K3 DATA A help needed

2011-08-05 Thread Paul Milward
Hi I moved my laptop computer offsite for a few hours this morning. On return I reconnected the stereo cables from I/O on the K3 to the I/O on the laptop. Everything worked flawlessly prior to the move for PSK operation. The rig still receives and the laptop still decodes signals...but the Rig w

[Elecraft] k3 data A/ VOX

2009-06-23 Thread d r
i am running straight from the sound card to the line in/out on the k3 and using vox in the data mode "DATA A" and i am wondering if there is a way to set default vox in this mode.. i always forget to switch off when going back to ssb... ___

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Data A TX EQ

2009-05-23 Thread Lyle Johnson
> Lyle, for clarity can you confirm that on Synchronous Data (mode A) Tx > EQ is bypassed? You are correct, Dave. There is no Tx EQ in DATA A Synchronous. 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/li

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Data A TX EQ

2009-05-23 Thread Dave G4AON
Lyle, for clarity can you confirm that on Synchronous Data (mode A) Tx EQ is bypassed? 73 Dave TxEQ is applied tyo all modes which use an audio input: SSB, AM, FM, DATA A. Making TxEQ by mode is "on the list." 73, Lyle KK7P _

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Data A TX EQ

2009-05-23 Thread Lyle Johnson
> Sorry if this is a repeat question but I can't find a definitive answer - is > TX EQ enabled or disabled in DATA-A modes? TxEQ is applied tyo all modes which use an audio input: SSB, AM, FM, DATA A. Making TxEQ by mode is "on the list." 73, Lyle KK7P _

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Data A TX EQ

2009-05-23 Thread pd0psb
Hi Paul, All I know is the RX EQ is still enabled in data/cw so my guess is the TX EQ remains enabled as well. Shouldn't be the case, because RX EQ has a negative effect on Spot and Text Decode. Disabling RX and TX EQ for both CW and data should be better IMO, since the K3 EQ's are effecting its

[Elecraft] [K3] Data A TX EQ

2009-05-23 Thread Paul Fletcher
Sorry if this is a repeat question but I can't find a definitive answer - is TX EQ enabled or disabled in DATA-A modes? Would appreciate a quick reply from anyone that knows if possible. Thanks, Paul M1PAF -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/-K3--Data-A-TX-EQ-tp2962442p296244

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Data A pitch

2009-05-12 Thread Lyle Johnson
> What I was looking for was being able to control the pitch when I hit the > XFIL button... This is not adjustable at the moment. However, you can set up a pair of preferred settings using the NORM (hold) function of the WIDTH control. See page 24 in the K3 Owner's Manual, Rev D2. 73, Lyle

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Data A pitch

2009-05-12 Thread Stewart Rolfe
score. Thanks for the reminder about HI/LO cut. 73, Stewart GW0ETF --- On Mon, 11/5/09, Lyle Johnson wrote: > From: Lyle Johnson > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Data A pitch > To: gw0...@btinternet.com > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Monday, 11 May, 2009, 10:40 PM > &

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Data A pitch

2009-05-11 Thread Steve Ellington
;Lyle Johnson" ; Cc: Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 6:05 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Data A pitch > But if you do that, you won't be able to take advantage of your narrow > filters for PSK31 etc. because your filter will fall outside the passband. > Looks to me like you better leav

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Data A pitch

2009-05-11 Thread Steve Ellington
llington n...@carolina.rr.com - Original Message - From: "Lyle Johnson" To: Cc: Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 5:40 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Data A pitch >> Seen this asked before but without response so does anyone know if it's >> possible to change the ce

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Data A pitch

2009-05-11 Thread Lyle Johnson
> Seen this asked before but without response so does anyone know if it's > possible to change the centre frequency of the audio in Data A? Yes, just set the SHIFT and WIDTH controls to your liking. > Also my (old) manual suggests you should be able to use the dual passband > filter for rtty wh

[Elecraft] K3 - Data A pitch

2009-05-11 Thread Stewart Rolfe
Seen this asked before but without response so does anyone know if it's possible to change the centre frequency of the audio in Data A? It's about 1500 Hz at the moment and wouldn't mind being able to drop it a bit unless there's a good reason not to.? Also my (old) manual suggests you sho

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] DATA A mode output power discrepency

2009-02-25 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Bill W5WVO wrote: > > I know this has been recently discussed, but I never ran into it > personally until I brought up the K3 recently in DATA A mode running WSJT. > The indicated power output reads much lower than it actually is. I'm > looking at an actual power output in excess of 100W when t

[Elecraft] [K3] DATA A mode output power discrepency

2009-02-25 Thread Bill W5WVO
I know this has been recently discussed, but I never ran into it personally until I brought up the K3 recently in DATA A mode running WSJT. The indicated power output reads much lower than it actually is. I'm looking at an actual power output in excess of 100W when the output readout says someth

Re: [Elecraft] K3 :: Data A mode TX EQ function

2008-08-11 Thread Stewart Baker
For convenience, I have generated a number of macros under the HRD CAT command facility. I assigned them to buttons on the HRD front panel. I have macros for TX EQ & RX EQ for CW & SSB. For easy identification, part of the macro displays the name on the K3 LCD bottom line. E.g. TX SSB1 AI0;K31;

Re: [Elecraft] K3 :: Data A mode TX EQ function

2008-08-11 Thread GM0ELP
You could use the following macro till this gets sorted in the firmware: AI0;K31;MN009;SWT53;MN255;K30; A similar macro could replace your TX SSB equaliser settings at the touch of a button. There are more details on a previous posting for RX Equaliser on this forum. Doug -- View this messag

[Elecraft] K3 :: Data A mode TX EQ function

2008-08-11 Thread Steve Jackson
Thanks to the several responders to my posting. According to Don Wilhelm, even in Data A mode, the TX EQ stays in line for any SSB mode. Yikes. My TX EQ settings are idealized for my voice via my microphone, and for SSB, not data. I just assumed that since this 'Data A' mode drops out the com

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Data-A PSK31

2008-02-08 Thread AB7R
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Data-A PSK31 G4ILO wrote: > You can select the back sockets for the audio input for that mode, > with a separate mic gain setting, so you don't have to keep swapping > the mic cable over. At the moment you have to change the mic input > manually, but I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Data-A PSK31

2008-02-08 Thread Bill W5WVO
G4ILO wrote: You can select the back sockets for the audio input for that mode, with a separate mic gain setting, so you don't have to keep swapping the mic cable over. At the moment you have to change the mic input manually, but I think one of the things on the list is that it will remember the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Data-A PSK31

2008-02-08 Thread G4ILO
Trevor Smithers wrote: > > What are the benefits of using Data-A mode for psk31 as opposed to > standard USB. > The manual p29, mentions that DATA mode offers several benefits not > available in SSB modes however > other than automatically setting CMP to 0, I can't see much else > happening. >

[Elecraft] K3 Data-A PSK31

2008-02-08 Thread Trevor Smithers
What are the benefits of using Data-A mode for psk31 as opposed to standard USB. The manual p29, mentions that DATA mode offers several benefits not available in SSB modes however other than automatically setting CMP to 0, I can't see much else happening. Does Data-A route the signal differently