[Elecraft] K1 questions
Chris You would only need to re-calibrate the "VFO" if you swap a board which has the same band as the other one, ie I have a 80/40 two band board for Winter use and a 40/30/20/15 one for summer, I have to re-set the 40m calibration when changing the boards as the two 40m band crystals differ in frequency slightly. You do have to tell the K1 which bands are on the board, but that is easy and can be done "in the field". Have you picked up the old tip of threading a rubber band through the spacers to make swapping boards less of a juggling act? The rubber band holds the spacers on the long bolts and still allows you to tighten everything up. You can add capacitance to a KAT1 to improve the low frequency tuning ability, I've done that with mine. See: http://www.astromag.co.uk/k2/g4aon_kat1_mods.pdf for details of an easy and reversible modification. 73 Dave, G4AON K1 #1154, K2 #1892, K3/100 #80 --- I recently purchased a K1 for use at our vacation QTH, and gave it its first workout today during NAQP. It's not a contest rig, but it did just fine :-) I've got a couple of questions: - I have two band modules: 40/30/20/15 and 80/17. Do I need to do any recalibration when I swap? How involved is this? - I have a KAT1, and it worked fine until I tried to use my W3EDP on 40m. It's not really a W3EDP because I feed it remotely with coax and a BL2 balun. I have the 'output' menu item set to 5W. If I use the 4:1 setting on the BL2, the KAt1 would get down to about 1.7:1, but the max output was 3.8W (according to the display). If I use the 1:1 setting, it would only get down to 3.6:1 or so, but was happy to send 5W out. Huh? 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K1 questions
I recently purchased a K1 for use at our vacation QTH, and gave it its first workout today during NAQP. It's not a contest rig, but it did just fine :-) I've got a couple of questions: - I have two band modules: 40/30/20/15 and 80/17. Do I need to do any recalibration when I swap? How involved is this? - I have a KAT1, and it worked fine until I tried to use my W3EDP on 40m. It's not really a W3EDP because I feed it remotely with coax and a BL2 balun. I have the 'output' menu item set to 5W. If I use the 4:1 setting on the BL2, the KAt1 would get down to about 1.7:1, but the max output was 3.8W (according to the display). If I use the 1:1 setting, it would only get down to 3.6:1 or so, but was happy to send 5W out. Huh? 73 de chris K6DBG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Good Evening, I was just about to write this note when there was a loud whoomp which shook the house. I walked around the house in the dark to investigate. I had expected to find another tree down but it was only the wood pile. We are going through a thaw which has melted a lot of the fourteen inches of snow we had yesterday. The freeze and thaw cycle must have found a weakness in my stacking technique. However, it is still covered with plastic so I can start burning it next month. There is a contest underway so I will investigate that too. Looks like it is the North American QSO Party. Should be over long before tomorrow's nets. Conditions on 20 meters were good this week. Now that we are officially starting our way back up the solar cycle the sun has shown some activity. There may be aurora in a few days which should help feed the ionosphere. I have listened to 40 meters a couple of times this week and found it good too. Now to keep ahead of all the falling trees! I lost about ten more over the last week to the heavy snow load. They were weakened by last year's wind storm and all of the snow and rain we've had over the last month. Luckily they are not close to the house. Two were very close to the pump house though. I'll need to cut them up gingerly because they are laying across many feet of garden hose. Please join us tomorrow evening. 1) Hail signs (first letter or two of the suffix of your call) 2) NCS help (as well as QSP/QNP help) Sunday 2300z (Sunday 3 PM PST) 14050 kHz Monday 0100z (Sunday 5 PM PST) 7045 kHz Stay warm, Kevin. KD5ONS ecn.visionseer.com for net details ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Remote antenna tuners
I have an LDG AT-200 PRO that works well. Has LOTS of memories and once initially tuned to a particular frequency, acts really fast. Takes just a portion of a "dit" to tune when moving from band-to-band.. It's in a weather-tight box at the base of a 75' top-loaded, fully insulated tower with 120 radials. I use it (only) for 160/80M. LDG says it should work OK at -40 F. I told him I'd let him know. (:-)) There are four LDG's in our small community. All are different models, and we all like them. A caution ... The 100W SGC is rated for -only- 40W on CW. If you're considering an SGC look carefully at the ratings, regardless of model. Their ratings are for SSB. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KAT100 Remote Operation
Henry, The limiting factor is the AUXBUS signal which has been tested to a 6 foot length. If you can make it work reliably over a greater distance than that, I am certain many folks would be happy to know how you did it. MFJ, LDG, & SGC use different methods - they do not all provide 2 antennas and remember the settings for each antenna on all bands - i.e., they do it differently. 73, Don W3FPR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Before I go buy a competing remotable antenna tuner - has anyone developed a way to operate the KAT100 over 100 ft from a K2? I want to put the antenna tuner up in the attic closer to the outside antennas. If LDG, MFJ & SGC can do it, why can't we? 73, Henry - K4TMC K3 #98 K2 #3137 & 4796 More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KAT100 Remote Operation
Before I go buy a competing remotable antenna tuner - has anyone developed a way to operate the KAT100 over 100 ft from a K2? I want to put the antenna tuner up in the attic closer to the outside antennas. If LDG, MFJ & SGC can do it, why can't we? 73, Henry - K4TMC K3 #98 K2 #3137 & 4796 More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] SW broadcast to calibrate against.
Thanks Geoff: The higher the frequency of the signal you use as your 'standard' the more accurate your REF CAL adjustment will be. If you can use WWV / WWVH, try to use it, and at the HIGHEST frequency at which you can hear it... 20MHz if possible, then 15 MHz, and lastly 10 MHz if the higher frequencies cannot be received. When performing K3 REF CAL, BEFORE going into CONFIG | REF CAL, find WWV and then adjust your SPOT tone (using MONITOR in CW mode) so the level of the SPOT tone is as close to the level of the WWV signal as possible. This will give you the deepest nulls when attempting to achieve a really close zero beat during REF CAL. NOTE: Unless Wayne's recently fixed it, there is a bug in the firmware which can cause some odd actions if you attempt to change the SPOT tone PITCH while you are in REF CAL, so be sure to make any adjustments to the SPOT tone outside of REF CAL. 73, Tom N0SS At 16:53 01/12/2008, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy wrote: David Ferrington, M0XDF <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'd like to get a list of KNOWN frequencies of broadcast stations in 10 - 40m in the UK - it's been pointed out tpo me that using BBC WS at 648 KHz is a not so good, because its a low freq. -- The World Radio TV Handbook is one useful source of this kind of information. Using a frequency marker which can be phase locked to Allouis, France ( 162 kHz - 2 Megawatts), I have found that the frequency of most if not all the BC stations above 7100 kHz are at the 5 kHz intervals as listed when the propagation is stable. Although WWV at 10 MHz can be quite strong here, down to S4 at the moment due to Aurora, 10 MHz is a busy frequency at times here with WWVH, BPM and others sharing the frequency and IMHO is not the best reference to use - putting aside any possible effects on "accuracy" due to propagation over the long distance to the UK. 73, Geoff GM4ESD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] New K3 SN#207 built but question on AM Filter
In a message dated 1/12/2008 3:40:37 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi All just built my K3 up to the 10 watt level (still to fit the 100w pa) have been giving it a quick test and have a question, i have fitted the AM filter in FL2 (The FM will go in FL1) and the stock filter in FL3 (2.7KHz), i have set the filters for all modes and set FL2 (6KHz) for AM mode and also selectable in SSB Modes. now when i select SSB and tune to a AM signal i can alter the bandwidth to anything up to 6KHz, when i switch to AM i can only adjust the bandwidth up to 3KHz , the audio sounds like it is a 3KHz filter too, what am i doing wrong since i cant set the 6KHz bandwidth in AM. any ideas??? regards Paul M0BMN K3 S/N 207 It's working OK. AM bandwidth includes both sidebands. Also, if you tune in an AM station using AM mode and then switch to a SSB mode, you will note a change in the fidelity (audio band response). There was much discussion on the list a while ago on the subject. I'm looking toward the release of the fm filter that should be in excess of 12 Khz, thus improving the fidelity. The advantage of the 6 KHz filter in AM is primarily for transmitting, to maintain a legal bandwidth, and to eliminate the heterodynes to some degree. Al WA6VNN **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 - How's your firmware?
Now accepting your comments on any version of the K3 firmware: http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/K3_Firmware_History Click on the picture of the K3 for the main page, or click: http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] SW broadcast to calibrate against.
>> http://www.aade.com/freqstd/freqstd.html I can second that item... I bought one several years ago, I calibrated mine to less than 0.1 cps at 10MHz. Using a 9V battery and a 5 minute warm-up, it has maintained its calibration to date. There is a multi-turn pot on the PCB for fine tuning - Dave G, KK7SS '65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] SW broadcast to calibrate against.
Trevor, I would tend to believe that the carrier frequency of a broadcast station would be better accuracy than that 'fairly accurate' 10 MHz secondary frequency standard. That being said - use a secondary standard if that is your only choice and if you trust it. Your K3 calibration will be as accurate as the standard that you used to calibrate the reference with. Keep in mind that the K3 reference is easily calibrated (just a turn of the knob after entering the menu), so use whatever accurate source you have available now and refine it as better standards become available to you. 73, Don W3FPR Trevor Smithers wrote: Rather than a BC station, how about a fairly accurate 10Mhz frequency standard like http://www.aade.com/freqstd/freqstd.html 73 to all Trevor G0KTN ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] FLDigi and K2 rig control
Brian Mury-3 wrote: > > On Sat, 2008-01-12 at 06:42 -0800, G4ILO wrote: >> Has anyone managed to get rig control to work with a K2 and FLDigi? > > It works for me using both RigCAT and Hamlib. > > Thanks. From these replies and others recived directly I'm beginning to suspect that the Eee PC itself is throwing a spanner in the works. - Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/FLDigi-and-K2-rig-control-tp14774164p14780547.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] New K3 SN#207 built but question on AM Filter
Paul, Lyle answered that earlier today. You are not doing anything wrong, that is just the result of the bandwidth required by different modulation techniques. The bandwidth displayed is the *audio* bandwidth. An AM signal requires *twice* the audio bandwidth in the IF, so your 6 kHz IF filter is limiting the audio bandwidth to 3 kHz. SSB reception on the other hand allows the audio bandwidth to be equal to the IF bandwidth, so until you can fit the 15 kHz IF filter, you are limited to using the K3 in SSB mode for AM stations that you wish to hear in Hi-Fidelity. The 6 kHz filter is great for receiving amateur AM signals - which should properly be restricted in bandwidth. 73, Don W3FPR Paul Webb wrote: Hi All just built my K3 up to the 10 watt level (still to fit the 100w pa) have been giving it a quick test and have a question, i have fitted the AM filter in FL2 (The FM will go in FL1) and the stock filter in FL3 (2.7KHz), i have set the filters for all modes and set FL2 (6KHz) for AM mode and also selectable in SSB Modes. now when i select SSB and tune to a AM signal i can alter the bandwidth to anything up to 6KHz, when i switch to AM i can only adjust the bandwidth up to 3KHz , the audio sounds like it is a 3KHz filter too, what am i doing wrong since i cant set the 6KHz bandwidth in AM. any ideas??? regards Paul M0BMN K3 S/N 207 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] SW broadcast to calibrate against.
Rather than a BC station, how about a fairly accurate 10Mhz frequency standard like http://www.aade.com/freqstd/freqstd.html 73 to all Trevor G0KTN ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] New K3 SN#207 built but question on AM Filter
Hi All just built my K3 up to the 10 watt level (still to fit the 100w pa) have been giving it a quick test and have a question, i have fitted the AM filter in FL2 (The FM will go in FL1) and the stock filter in FL3 (2.7KHz), i have set the filters for all modes and set FL2 (6KHz) for AM mode and also selectable in SSB Modes. now when i select SSB and tune to a AM signal i can alter the bandwidth to anything up to 6KHz, when i switch to AM i can only adjust the bandwidth up to 3KHz , the audio sounds like it is a 3KHz filter too, what am i doing wrong since i cant set the 6KHz bandwidth in AM. any ideas??? regards Paul M0BMN K3 S/N 207 __ Sent from Yahoo! Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] FLDigi and K2 rig control
On Sat, 2008-01-12 at 06:42 -0800, G4ILO wrote: > Has anyone managed to get rig control to work with a K2 and FLDigi? It works for me using both RigCAT and Hamlib. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] SW broadcast to calibrate against.
David Ferrington, M0XDF <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'd like to get a list of KNOWN frequencies of broadcast stations in 10 - 40m in the UK - it's been pointed out tpo me that using BBC WS at 648 KHz is a not so good, because its a low freq. -- The World Radio TV Handbook is one useful source of this kind of information. Using a frequency marker which can be phase locked to Allouis, France ( 162 kHz - 2 Megawatts), I have found that the frequency of most if not all the BC stations above 7100 kHz are at the 5 kHz intervals as listed when the propagation is stable. Although WWV at 10 MHz can be quite strong here, down to S4 at the moment due to Aurora, 10 MHz is a busy frequency at times here with WWVH, BPM and others sharing the frequency and IMHO is not the best reference to use - putting aside any possible effects on "accuracy" due to propagation over the long distance to the UK. 73, Geoff GM4ESD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Congrats!
Great to be the first QSO for K3 #195 a few minutes ago! Enjoy, Don! 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP K3 #56 K2 #5665 [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Have Cash....Will Buy...K3
No crystal ball, just an observation of appearance to those who don't know how far back you two go. Insiders may know the two of you are going to go several rounds before the final bell. The rest have no such insight and can only read into what it reads. It reads as frivolous banter not serious negotiating. Since this appears to be nothing more than cat and mouse bantering with no seriousness at all how about playing offline? How wise you are not. Dave's question was serious(he and I go back a long time ago)...and my answer to him was also serious. Whatever your vantage point and crystal ball, they failed you. -- 73 K5LDB -- Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Have Cash....Will Buy...K3
But there are others, like me, who would like to know the outcome. :>) 73, Tony W7GO Leo Bricker K5LDB wrote: Thom LaCosta wrote: On Fri, 11 Jan 2008, David J Windisch wrote: What will it take? 73 Dave N3HE Hi Dave! Well, I really don't want to sell it...so the offer has to be so compelling that I couldn't refuse it. One would have to consider the initial deposit, then the time cost of money, and then the fudge factor to make me sell it. Kinda like ebay.one is always amazed at what people are willing to pay. Since this appears to be nothing more than cat and mouse bantering with no seriousness at all how about playing offline? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3: CW delay is used when exiting XMIT mode manually
Thanks all. Yes this is a bug and will corrected soon. Thanks for finding this. 73 Greg AB7R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Alexandr Kobranov Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 1:14 PM Cc: Elecraft Mail List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: CW delay is used when exiting XMIT mode manually John, as I already comment directly to you - what is important for me is to know if this delay is also in VOX-off situation. I hope not, only want to be sure. If VOX-on and semi-BK then I understand and expect such delay, if VOX-on and full-BK (QSK) there will be also some delay probably but related to QSK delay which is not important. So can anybody confirm behaviour (presence of any delay) vhen VOX-off and XMIT activated/deactivated? Thanks and 73! Lexa, ok1dst John [K7SVV] napsal(a): > Alexandr, >The delay I am referring to only occurs when I am using MOX and > returning to receive mode while in CW mode. I thought I saw the same > symptom yesterday while I was DATA mode and receiving RTTY but that > wasn't the case today when I checked it. I stepped through all of the > modes and I only saw the delay returning to receive while using MOX in > CW mode. I don't see any reason for the delay. When I press XMIT to > leave xmit mode, I expect the the rig to do just that and with no > delays. I guess I find the delay a bit annoying. > > John[K7SVV] > - Original Message - From: "Alexandr Kobranov" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: "Elecraft Mail List" > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 2:26 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: CW delay is used when exiting XMIT mode > manually > > >> Hi John, >> sorry for question (as not on my table yet) - is this delay in any >> case of CW mode or only when any kind of QSK is active? >> I suppose there is PTT mode for CW also and you are right that in such >> case there is no reason for any delay. If you have QSK active, I can >> understand that there is delay also with MOX using (without opinion if >> this is bug or not - simply understand this :-)). >> Can you let me know if delay is also in PTT mode? >> thanks >> lexa, ok1dst >> >> >> John [K7SVV] napsal(a): >>> I should have mentioned that this happens in CW mode and not SSB mode. >>> >>> John[K7SVV] >>> - Original Message - From: "John [K7SVV]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "Elecraft Mail List" >>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 1:41 PM >>> Subject: [Elecraft] K3: CW delay is used when exiting XMIT mode manually >>> >>> I do not see the need for using the CW delay time when manually exiting xmit mode when I press the XMIT button. I would expect the rig to return to receive mode as soon as the button is pressed. If I set the CW delay to zero, the return is instantaneous. I admit that I only rarely use the manual XMIT mode but I find it distracting when I do. John[K7SVV] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.1/1219 - Release Date: 1/11/2008 10:19 AM >>> >>> ___ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >>> Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): >>> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: >>> http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >>> Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com >>> >> ___ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> You must be a subscriber to post to the list. >> Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): >> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm >> Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: >> 269.19.1/1220 - Release Date: 1/11/2008 6:09 PM >> >> > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.2/1221 - Release Date: 1/12/2008 2:04 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Da
[Elecraft] KX1 LED Display Control...... Brightness and On-Time adjustments ??
Hello All, Working on installing the 30/80 board in this newly assembled KX1 and just realized I don't remember how to get the subject parameters adjusted. Did it early on in the assembly process! Page 65 at the top says to tap Band and RIT. Together, they just go thru the battery/s-meter options (display mode). Tapping the individual Band and RIT buttons just performs other functions. I know I'm missing something or other. THANKS !! Ken, W2GIW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] KXPD1 key bail clamp FS
The clamp is sold. Thanks! Greg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of AB7R Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 12:56 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KXPD1 key bail clamp FS I have a bail clamp for the KXPD1 sitting here bored with nothing to do. :) If anyone would like it for $30 please let me know. The Elecraft item number is KXPD1-K2. Thanks Greg AB7R No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.2/1221 - Release Date: 1/12/2008 2:04 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.2/1221 - Release Date: 1/12/2008 2:04 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.2/1221 - Release Date: 1/12/2008 2:04 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3, Ham Radio Deluxe, DM780
Simon, Checked again ... off the network to get this sorted out. I don't have any ports to open if I'm just on the same PC as the K3. K3 serial to PC running Win2K Pro. I invoke HRD and "Connect" to the K3, get K3 display. Click "Remote" and see that I've started the Remote Service (which does seem to work remotely). Click DM780 button, then for Radio, click "Configure" ... and get error msg below. (Interestingly, I see a waterfall, but the signal controls don't work.) Alan -- Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX 570-321-1516 http://WilcoxEngineering.com Williamsport, PA 17701 Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote: The 'Refused' message is from Windows - the HRD IP Server is either not started or there's a firewall in the way. DM780 can find the computer but cannot connect to the service. My guess - you haven't opened up a port... Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: "Alan D. Wilcox" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Getting same error message whether I'm at the radio end or the remote end: Start DM780, select to configure radio, use the defaults (localhost, 7809, ckbox). Error says "no connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it." Sometimes I see an error msg saying to be sure the K3 is on (it is) and "not in memory mode." (What's that?) Perhaps that plays into the solution somehow? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] SW broadcast to calibrate against.
Hi, > The only available one is RWM on 9998kHz (also on 14996) and is what I > originally used to calibrate my K2 against. Please note that RWM is transmitting on 9996, not 9998 kHz! 14996 is OK. 73 Val LZ1VB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: CW delay is used when exiting XMIT mode manually
John, as I already comment directly to you - what is important for me is to know if this delay is also in VOX-off situation. I hope not, only want to be sure. If VOX-on and semi-BK then I understand and expect such delay, if VOX-on and full-BK (QSK) there will be also some delay probably but related to QSK delay which is not important. So can anybody confirm behaviour (presence of any delay) vhen VOX-off and XMIT activated/deactivated? Thanks and 73! Lexa, ok1dst John [K7SVV] napsal(a): Alexandr, The delay I am referring to only occurs when I am using MOX and returning to receive mode while in CW mode. I thought I saw the same symptom yesterday while I was DATA mode and receiving RTTY but that wasn't the case today when I checked it. I stepped through all of the modes and I only saw the delay returning to receive while using MOX in CW mode. I don't see any reason for the delay. When I press XMIT to leave xmit mode, I expect the the rig to do just that and with no delays. I guess I find the delay a bit annoying. John[K7SVV] - Original Message - From: "Alexandr Kobranov" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Elecraft Mail List" Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: CW delay is used when exiting XMIT mode manually Hi John, sorry for question (as not on my table yet) - is this delay in any case of CW mode or only when any kind of QSK is active? I suppose there is PTT mode for CW also and you are right that in such case there is no reason for any delay. If you have QSK active, I can understand that there is delay also with MOX using (without opinion if this is bug or not - simply understand this :-)). Can you let me know if delay is also in PTT mode? thanks lexa, ok1dst John [K7SVV] napsal(a): I should have mentioned that this happens in CW mode and not SSB mode. John[K7SVV] - Original Message - From: "John [K7SVV]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft Mail List" Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 1:41 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3: CW delay is used when exiting XMIT mode manually I do not see the need for using the CW delay time when manually exiting xmit mode when I press the XMIT button. I would expect the rig to return to receive mode as soon as the button is pressed. If I set the CW delay to zero, the return is instantaneous. I admit that I only rarely use the manual XMIT mode but I find it distracting when I do. John[K7SVV] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.1/1219 - Release Date: 1/11/2008 10:19 AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.1/1220 - Release Date: 1/11/2008 6:09 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] DSP for KX1 and K1
Lyle, My vote is for the KX-1 would be for a a denoiser only... Why?? - the KX-1 is basically a dedicated CW rig so no notch filter ... - the KX-1 variable crystal filtering is more than adequate But I have now way of digging through the local QRN... I can't commetn on the K1 don't have one ;-\ Keep thinking ;=)) Happy New Year... Dave KK7SS Lyle Johnson wrote: >> >> If a really low power DSP could be made for the K1 and/or KX1 - say, >> one that consumes 10 to 15 mA from a nominal 6V supply, less from a >> higher voltage - which features would you be seeking? >> Selectable bandpass filters? Auonotch? Denoiser? >> Which would you be wiling to give up? >> >> No, there is no project like this in the works, but I tend to think >> about DSP... >> - Dave G, KK7SS '65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KXPD1 key bail clamp FS
I have a bail clamp for the KXPD1 sitting here bored with nothing to do. :) If anyone would like it for $30 please let me know. The Elecraft item number is KXPD1-K2. Thanks Greg AB7R No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.2/1221 - Release Date: 1/12/2008 2:04 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Computer Noise ruining 20 & 30m
On Fri, 2008-01-11 at 13:20 -0500, N2TK wrote: > I have had good luck replacing RF noisy PC power supplies with PC Power & > Cooling Supplies. They seem to be well filtered. > http://www.pcpower.com/index.html I've had fairly good luck with Antec power supplies when dealing with my other electronics projects. It's been a while since I've purchased one, though. http://www.antec.com/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] SW broadcast to calibrate against.
Thank you Dave, as always, your response is invaluable. Yes, I was finding it hard to determine what to listen to and was concerned about accuracy - I used 7200. Good luck in AFS CW tomorrow. On 12/1/08 19:06, "G3YMC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > > > > M0XDF wrote: >> >> I'd like to get a list of KNOWN frequencies of broadcast stations in 10 - >> 40m in the UK - it's been pointed out tpo me that using BBC WS at 648 KHz >> is >> a not so good, because its a low freq. >> > > David > > (by the way, you can now delete the 'Waiting for K3' from your > signature...). > > We are unfortunate in Europe that after MSF stopped broadcasting time > standards on HF (apart from 60kHz) in not having a reliable standard to > check against. WWV (always recommended by Elecraft) is normally inaudible > here. The only available one is RWM on 9998kHz (also on 14996) and is what I > originally used to calibrate my K2 against. But I can't even hear that at > the moment... > > For a rough check, most of the broadcast stations at 7MHz are fairly > accurate and on the 5kHz intervals. I just checked and the one on 7200 is > pretty spot on as far as I am concerned. > > 73 Dave G3YMC -- Black holes are where God divided by zero. -Steven Wright, comedian (1955-) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] New DSP Firmware won't Load
Thanks Guys, I must have missed that post! Don - Original Message - From: "Dick Dievendorff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Don Wines'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 12:46 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] New DSP Firmware won't Load Please update your USB to Serial Adapter driver. There is a link to the Prolific web site in the Troubleshooting section of K3 Utility Help. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Wines Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 10:32 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] New DSP Firmware won't Load I downloaded the new K3 utility this morning so I could upgrade the K3 firmware. The MCU V1.58 loads OK but the DSP V1.48 won't load. The K3 VFO B area tells me "NEW K3UTIL SOFTWARE REQUIRED * * * *". I have reloaded the K3 utility (V1.1.1.7) but the DSP still won't load. It takes about 10 minutes for the attempt after which the K3 displays "E 000202" in VFO A and "ERR DSE" in VFO B. The manual tells me to reload the DSP firmware which is what I have been trying to do. I am using the Elecraft Serial/USB adapter cable. I have also tried the "Cold Boot" method to no avail. Is there any way to load older (working) versions of the firmware? Don Wines K5DW K3 #123 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Have Cash....Will Buy...K3
Thom LaCosta wrote: On Fri, 11 Jan 2008, David J Windisch wrote: What will it take? 73 Dave N3HE Hi Dave! Well, I really don't want to sell it...so the offer has to be so compelling that I couldn't refuse it. One would have to consider the initial deposit, then the time cost of money, and then the fudge factor to make me sell it. Kinda like ebay.one is always amazed at what people are willing to pay. Since this appears to be nothing more than cat and mouse bantering with no seriousness at all how about playing offline? -- 73 K5LDB -- Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Have Cash....Will Buy...K3
On Fri, 11 Jan 2008, David J Windisch wrote: What will it take? 73 Dave N3HE Hi Dave! Well, I really don't want to sell it...so the offer has to be so compelling that I couldn't refuse it. One would have to consider the initial deposit, then the time cost of money, and then the fudge factor to make me sell it. Kinda like ebay.one is always amazed at what people are willing to pay. Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] SW broadcast to calibrate against.
M0XDF wrote: > > I'd like to get a list of KNOWN frequencies of broadcast stations in 10 - > 40m in the UK - it's been pointed out tpo me that using BBC WS at 648 KHz > is > a not so good, because its a low freq. > David (by the way, you can now delete the 'Waiting for K3' from your signature...). We are unfortunate in Europe that after MSF stopped broadcasting time standards on HF (apart from 60kHz) in not having a reliable standard to check against. WWV (always recommended by Elecraft) is normally inaudible here. The only available one is RWM on 9998kHz (also on 14996) and is what I originally used to calibrate my K2 against. But I can't even hear that at the moment... For a rough check, most of the broadcast stations at 7MHz are fairly accurate and on the 5kHz intervals. I just checked and the one on 7200 is pretty spot on as far as I am concerned. 73 Dave G3YMC -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/SW-broadcast-to-calibrate-against.-tp14777212p14777595.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Test post
Test post from yahoo home page to see if my post will get through to the list. Stan Rife W5EWA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 : AM synchronous detection
Roger, Ron. I just hadn't seen any information that would indicate how wide the DSP filters would go if one had a roofing filter wider than 6 KHz. I've used only one sideband when there was interference on one side of the other of an AM signal, but always used the 746Pro's synchronous AM when possible. That's one thing it did well. So I'm hoping that the firmware will develop to allow better than 3 KHz real AM if one has the roof for it. And surely it will, the way the guys are going. Better and better every week. By the time my K3 arrives there'll be nothing left to whine about. On Jan 12, 2008 1:18 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello Dave: > > The errata with the list of features is the one you should have received > with the Owner's manual. The current one on the Elecraft web site is C1-1 > dated Nov 18. > > http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3%20owner's%20man%20errata%20C1-1.pdf > > It sounds like you were looking at the errata sheet for the Kit assembly > manual. > > I have a 6 kHz filter as well, and for best audio fidelity I use a SSB mode > to listen to broadcast AM. The excellent stability and high tuning accuracy > of the K3 means I just punch in the frequency I want and even music is > within one or two Hz of the right frequency - much too close for me to hear > any tone error. > > As Lyle noted, the I.F. bandwidth of an AM signal is *twice* the audio > bandwidth since there are two sidebands that must fit through the 6 kHz > filter bandpass on an AM signal. I find that's FB on Ham AM signals, but > those commercial AM stations who make full use of their 5 kHz audio > bandwidth are cut off at about 3 kHz in AM mode. Gong to SSB mode with the 6 > KHz filter allows the full audio bandwidth through. > > Ron AC7AC > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] New DSP Firmware won't Load
Please update your USB to Serial Adapter driver. There is a link to the Prolific web site in the Troubleshooting section of K3 Utility Help. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Wines Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 10:32 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] New DSP Firmware won't Load I downloaded the new K3 utility this morning so I could upgrade the K3 firmware. The MCU V1.58 loads OK but the DSP V1.48 won't load. The K3 VFO B area tells me "NEW K3UTIL SOFTWARE REQUIRED * * * *". I have reloaded the K3 utility (V1.1.1.7) but the DSP still won't load. It takes about 10 minutes for the attempt after which the K3 displays "E 000202" in VFO A and "ERR DSE" in VFO B. The manual tells me to reload the DSP firmware which is what I have been trying to do. I am using the Elecraft Serial/USB adapter cable. I have also tried the "Cold Boot" method to no avail. Is there any way to load older (working) versions of the firmware? Don Wines K5DW K3 #123 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] SW broadcast to calibrate against.
I'd like to get a list of KNOWN frequencies of broadcast stations in 10 - 40m in the UK - it's been pointed out tpo me that using BBC WS at 648 KHz is a not so good, because its a low freq. I seem to be having problems find a broadcast that is reliable and from the UK. -- I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human nature that the only form of life we have created so far is purely destructive. We've created life in our own image. - Stephen Hawking ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] New DSP Firmware won't Load
I downloaded the new K3 utility this morning so I could upgrade the K3 firmware. The MCU V1.58 loads OK but the DSP V1.48 won't load. The K3 VFO B area tells me "NEW K3UTIL SOFTWARE REQUIRED * * * *". I have reloaded the K3 utility (V1.1.1.7) but the DSP still won't load. It takes about 10 minutes for the attempt after which the K3 displays "E 000202" in VFO A and "ERR DSE" in VFO B. The manual tells me to reload the DSP firmware which is what I have been trying to do. I am using the Elecraft Serial/USB adapter cable. I have also tried the "Cold Boot" method to no avail. Is there any way to load older (working) versions of the firmware? Don Wines K5DW K3 #123 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 : AM synchronous detection
Hello Dave: The errata with the list of features is the one you should have received with the Owner's manual. The current one on the Elecraft web site is C1-1 dated Nov 18. http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3%20owner's%20man%20errata%20C1-1.pdf It sounds like you were looking at the errata sheet for the Kit assembly manual. I have a 6 kHz filter as well, and for best audio fidelity I use a SSB mode to listen to broadcast AM. The excellent stability and high tuning accuracy of the K3 means I just punch in the frequency I want and even music is within one or two Hz of the right frequency - much too close for me to hear any tone error. As Lyle noted, the I.F. bandwidth of an AM signal is *twice* the audio bandwidth since there are two sidebands that must fit through the 6 kHz filter bandpass on an AM signal. I find that's FB on Ham AM signals, but those commercial AM stations who make full use of their 5 kHz audio bandwidth are cut off at about 3 kHz in AM mode. Gong to SSB mode with the 6 KHz filter allows the full audio bandwidth through. Ron AC7AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] FLDigi and K2 rig control
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 I've got it working. I'm using two RS232 serial ports on my desktop, /dev/ttyS0 for the rigblaster interface and /dev/ttyS1 for K2 rig control. Running FLDigi 2.07 and Hamlib 1.26 on Ubuntu 7.10. G4ILO wrote: | I have just managed to install and configure FLDigi on the Asus Eee small | laptop. My USB serial port adapter is detected and works well enough to | control PTT using the transistor switch on RTS that I have in my K2 control | cable. | | However, when I try to enable hamlib rig control and click Initialize I just | get a status message that the rig is not responding. I tried to enable | RigCAT by downloading the K2.xml file and renaming it to rig.xml. However | when I use this I get rapidly fluctuating frequency values in the display. | Has anyone managed to get rig control to work with a K2 and FLDigi? | | - | Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? | G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com | Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf - -- R. Kevin Stover, ACØH -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFHiPPf11jxjloa2wsRAvb3AJ9+6R2Uyxl338KHeuugrHpCxbjtoQCfbVLR eUWDgW/aeezbO1LSVrPGtcI= =zxRg -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Digital Modes
Just a note - HRD will support everything in the K3. Wayne is working very hard on the infernal software, I'll upgrade HRD when there's anything new. FWIW I am bogged down in SSTV land - http://www.hb9drv.ch/sstv/sstv.htm - and looking after two spaniels for the next 10 days. The spaniels take up about 3 hours a day at the very minimum. And clearing snow - 30 cms today, more tomorrow. Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: "K8TB" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sid, I will guarantee you that almost all functions of the K3 will be on HRD. Very simple to state as that software writer extraordinare, Simon, has his K3. I also beleive that you might in the future see features for the K3 inside HRD that are not available from the front panel of the K3. I have a remote base that uses a TS-2000, using HRD for remote control. I would like to be able to put (another) K3 there, plus there is one very nice site I am looking at for a VHF/UHF remote base, and it screams for a K3. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Digital Modes
Sid Leben wrote: >I would like to see more of the K3 features in HRD, such as ³CWT² & ³RIT². Sid, I will guarantee you that almost all functions of the K3 will be on HRD. Very simple to state as that software writer extraordinare, Simon, has his K3. I also beleive that you might in the future see features for the K3 inside HRD that are not available from the front panel of the K3. I have a remote base that uses a TS-2000, using HRD for remote control. I would like to be able to put (another) K3 there, plus there is one very nice site I am looking at for a VHF/UHF remote base, and it screams for a K3. Now, about that piggy bank. Tom K8TB K3 FB#53 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 : AM synchronous detection
...I'm wondering if we'll be able to have more bandwidth on AM when we use a 12 KHz or similar roofing filter. I expect this will be the case. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 : AM synchronous detection
> > > ...The bandwidth control only goes up to 3kHz on AM, but goes > > up to 6kHz on other modes. Is this normal... > > WIDTH refers to the fianl audio bandwidth. IF is 1:1 to the IF > bandwidth in CW, SSB and DATA modes. AM IF bandwidth is twice the audio > bandwidth. FM will have a fixed IF bandwidth, at least initially, and > WIDTH will refer to the AF response only. > When I had my 746Pro I really enjoyed the 9 KHz max bandwidth for AM broadcast when conditions allowed. I had a hi-fi speaker I could switch to. I'm wondering if we'll be able to have more bandwidth on AM when we use a 12 KHz or similar roofing filter. Dave W5DHM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 : AM synchronous detection
In a recent message, Lyle Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ... I wonder if there is a list available of the K3 features that are NOT yet activated in the current firmware. Check the errata sheet that came with the radio. As features are added, they'll be listed in the firmware updates, viewable through the K3 Utility. Many thanks, Lyle, but no mention of any missing features in the Errata sheet that I got with my kit. (Rev. C-3, November 26, 2007) ...I am unable to enable synchronous detection in AM mode. Not yet available. You can use USB or LSB and FINE tuning for the moment, as the K3 is very stable and most AM transmissions are as well. Thanks again. Yes, AM medium wave broadcast (even music) sounds good in USB/LSB modes. ...The bandwidth control only goes up to 3kHz on AM, but goes up to 6kHz on other modes. Is this normal... WIDTH refers to the fianl audio bandwidth. IF is 1:1 to the IF bandwidth in CW, SSB and DATA modes. AM IF bandwidth is twice the audio bandwidth. FM will have a fixed IF bandwidth, at least initially, and WIDTH will refer to the AF response only. Excellent - that confirms #00186 is working okay. 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 : AM synchronous detection
I wonder if there is a list available of the K3 features that are NOT yet activated in the current firmware. Check the errata sheet that came with the radio. As features are added, they'll be listed in the firmware updates, viewable through the K3 Utility. ...I am unable to enable synchronous detection in AM mode. Not yet available. You can use USB or LSB and FINE tuning for the moment, as the K3 is very stable and most AM transmissions are as well. ...The bandwidth control only goes up to 3kHz on AM, but goes up to 6kHz on other modes. Is this normal... WIDTH refers to the fianl audio bandwidth. IF is 1:1 to the IF bandwidth in CW, SSB and DATA modes. AM IF bandwidth is twice the audio bandwidth. FM will have a fixed IF bandwidth, at least initially, and WIDTH will refer to the AF response only. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] DON'T PANIC
Hi David, I'm not sure what happened there.. If you don't mind, next time you load the firmware, select "Verbose Logging" from the "View" menu. This will give a more detailed Activity Log. If a failure should occur again, copy the contents of the Activity Log (instructions on how to do this are in HELP) into an email and send it to me. Some anamoly must have occured during the DSP load. tnx, David, W4SMT "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I just did the f/w update (on a Mac), MCU went through ok, DSP reported back to utility, version 1.47, when it had just uploaded 1.48. I just 'Sent All New Firmware to K3' again and it was ok second time. -- Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. -Carl Sagan, astronomer and author (1934-1996) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] FLDigi and K2 rig control
I have just managed to install and configure FLDigi on the Asus Eee small laptop. My USB serial port adapter is detected and works well enough to control PTT using the transistor switch on RTS that I have in my K2 control cable. However, when I try to enable hamlib rig control and click Initialize I just get a status message that the rig is not responding. I tried to enable RigCAT by downloading the K2.xml file and renaming it to rig.xml. However when I use this I get rapidly fluctuating frequency values in the display. Has anyone managed to get rig control to work with a K2 and FLDigi? - Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/FLDigi-and-K2-rig-control-tp14774164p14774164.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Digital Modes
I am using HRD/DM780 with a ³Navigator² interface. They work great, kudos to Simon & Glenn. I am using all for PSK31 as well as the Navigator for a separate WSJT/JT65A application. I would like to see more of the K3 features in HRD, such as ³CWT² & ³RIT². It may be there already, just have not found it. Sid Leben, KC2EE KX1 K3 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Calibration in EU
On 12/1/08 13:19, "ON4WIX" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > 1) I have installed a 2k7 filter in FL3 and a 200Hz filter in FL5. The other > slots are empty. I assume I have to set the filter width of the unused slots > to 0 with 0 offset and assign FL3 to transmitting duties in the TX FL menu? Yes, but note that you also get to enable/disable each filter for Rx in each mode in the 'Receive Filter Enables' calibration two step on from Filter Bandwidth > 2) The Reference Oscillator Calibration section says to zerobeat a strong > local AM broadcast signal. What have the EU K3 builders used as a reference? I used 650Hz (BBC World Service) with my 6KHz filter -- When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us. -Alexander Graham Bell, inventor (1847-1922) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Calibration in EU
Glenn You turn off the unused filters, don't forget to set the offset for the 2K7 and 200 Hz filters (zero for 8 pole units). Assign the 2K7 for TX. I used my own GPS derived frequency standard to set my K3 (very easy as it outputs 10 MHz and harmonics). Any of the 40m broadcast stations would be fine, they are going to be within 1 or 2 Hz. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 - I just finished building my K3 and I'm now ready to start the Test and Calibration Phase (starting at page 57 in the assembly manual). At this time I have 2 questions. 1) I have installed a 2k7 filter in FL3 and a 200Hz filter in FL5. The other slots are empty. I assume I have to set the filter width of the unused slots to 0 with 0 offset and assign FL3 to transmitting duties in the TX FL menu? 2) The Reference Oscillator Calibration section says to zerobeat a strong local AM broadcast signal. What have the EU K3 builders used as a reference? Thanks very much for taking the time to answer 73 Glenn ON4WIX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] How to do RIT (sort of) with the "BIG" knob
Ken Kopp wrote: > > > I can set ... and LOCK ... a frequency in the main VFO A > knob / display and then move it to the VFO B knob / display > using the A/B button. Then, by activating the SPLIT function > I think I have what you're suggesting. > > Yes...it just takes more keystrokes, but there's another advantage for when we get the KRX3. You might want to run on one frequency (using VFO A & RIT) and listen on another (VFO B). If you assign RIT to VFO A and lock VFO A's TX, then you can use VFO A to tune on your run frequency and use VFO B to listen elsewhere. So you can use BOTH big knobs for tuning the RX and never touch the dinky RIT knob. 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/How-to-do-RIT-%28sort-of%29-with-the-%22BIG%22-knob-tp14773375p14773623.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 : AM synchronous detection
I wonder if there is a list available of the K3 features that are NOT yet activated in the current firmware. Although I have a 6kHz filter installed, I am unable to enable synchronous detection in AM mode. (Owner's Manual p I have the filter in slot FL2 and have it activated as 6.00 in AM mode when fully clockwise. The bandwidth control only goes up to 3kHz on AM, but goes up to 6kHz on other modes. Is this normal or do I have something not configured correctly? Perhaps the 3kHz refers to the width from the centre carrier, hence giving a total bandwidth of 6kHz? 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] How to do RIT (sort of) with the "BIG" knob
Bill, Am I missing something here ? I can set ... and LOCK ... a frequency in the main VFO A knob / display and then move it to the VFO B knob / display using the A/B button. Then, by activating the SPLIT function I think I have what you're suggesting. This is the way I always operate. The VFO B knob is too easily bumped when poking at the SPOT and CWT buttons. and the buttons to the right of the VFO A knob. I've never used RIT on a radio ... reading the actual frequency on the dial display saves the brain effort to figure out what the "real' received frequency is. (:-)) 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: For me it's not like doing "sort of" RIT with the big knob, it makes RIT unnecessary. Same here. Now if Elecraft would just assign the RIT knob to the Main knob, when both Lock and RIT are enabled, you could use the main knob to tune your RX while TX freq is locked. This would be really nice for running in contests. Piexx did this in their TS-930S digital board upgrade many years ago and I've suggested it to Elecraft. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Operating-Tip%3A-How-to-do-RIT-%28sortof%29-with-the-%22BIG%22-knob-tp14770493p14772369.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Calibration in EU
Hi all, I just finished building my K3 and I'm now ready to start the Test and Calibration Phase (starting at page 57 in the assembly manual). At this time I have 2 questions. 1) I have installed a 2k7 filter in FL3 and a 200Hz filter in FL5. The other slots are empty. I assume I have to set the filter width of the unused slots to 0 with 0 offset and assign FL3 to transmitting duties in the TX FL menu? 2) The Reference Oscillator Calibration section says to zerobeat a strong local AM broadcast signal. What have the EU K3 builders used as a reference? Thanks very much for taking the time to answer 73 Glenn ON4WIX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Operating Tip: How to do RIT (sortof) with the "BIG"knob
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > > > For me it's not like doing "sort of" RIT with the big knob, it makes RIT > unnecessary. > Same here. Now if Elecraft would just assign the RIT knob to the Main knob, when both Lock and RIT are enabled, you could use the main knob to tune your RX while TX freq is locked. This would be really nice for running in contests. Piexx did this in their TS-930S digital board upgrade many years ago and I've suggested it to Elecraft. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Operating-Tip%3A-How-to-do-RIT-%28sortof%29-with-the-%22BIG%22-knob-tp14770493p14772369.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Computer Noise ruining 20 & 30m
John Klewer wrote: > > I dismantled the computer, opened up the power supply and replaced the > power supply input connector (unfiltered) with a filtered one purchased > from Digi-key and the problem went away! Sorry, but I do not have the > part number...they are available from Digi-key, Mouser, Newark, etc, etc. > Corcom 6EF1 is what you want. About $10 in single units (about half that on eBay for 5 units). This problem has been around for over 10 years but the manufacturers keep shipping junk. http://lists.contesting.com/archives//html/RFI/1998-05/msg00018.html 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Computer-Noise-ruining-20---30m-tp14758232p14772274.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Evolution of the K3
Great to hear all the news and views of people's K3s. It is interesting look back to the first announcement, specs and figures being released, field testers reactions and comments, and now users' comments. The theme all along has been of handling and performance expectations exceeded. Now that shipment of orders placed up to 9 May has been made I am waiting excitedly to hear from Aptos of the impending shipment of my K3, ordered on 14 May. This will also mark the end of the first production. Another milestone in the evolution of the K3. I will be watching my inbox carefully over the next few days as I now assume shipment of orders placed 10 to 14 May will be made during next week. For those interested in these things, for serial numbers 100 to 200, I note an average of around 15 units a week being shipped, so production is really starting to ramp up, and my original thoughts about 1st prodn run volume seems to be tracking well. Exciting times Chris G3SJJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - superb
David, In a poor HF location with just a trap dipole I'm seeing the whole world on SSTV and PSK. Try PSK - you will be amazed with what you can do. PSK requires brains, not muscles! Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm still a phone guy, so until I've improved my Morse, with current conditions, there's not a lot I get to work. There's plenty around, but limited antenna and power (K3/100W barefoot), not a lot seems to hear me. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 - superb
I'd just like to say how much I like my K3. Not only that, but prior to the K3, I was using an FT-857 as a base station (ok, so we all learn and I've only been licensed since 2003). My activity had rather dropped off and not just due to current conditions. The K3 has rekindled my interest and I'm happily trying to work people in the evening again (XYL permitting). I'm still a phone guy, so until I've improved my Morse, with current conditions, there's not a lot I get to work. There's plenty around, but limited antenna and power (K3/100W barefoot), not a lot seems to hear me. -- If all is not lost, where is it? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] DON'T PANIC
I just did the f/w update (on a Mac), MCU went through ok, DSP reported back to utility, version 1.47, when it had just uploaded 1.48. I just 'Sent All New Firmware to K3' again and it was ok second time. -- Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. -Carl Sagan, astronomer and author (1934-1996) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 & SSTV
You've heard the K3 (SSB), you've read the K3 (CW, PSK and RTTY), now see the K3 receiving SSTV: http://www.hb9drv.ch/sstv/sstv.htm DM780 / HRD with SSTV support should be available in a few weeks. Simon Brown, HB9DRV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Computer Noise ruining 20 & 30m
On Fri, Jan 11, 2008 at 10:32:50AM -0800 I heard the voice of Phil Kane, and lo! it spake thus: > On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:20:39 -0500, N2TK wrote: > > >I have had good luck replacing RF noisy PC power supplies with PC > >Power & Cooling Supplies. They seem to be well filtered. > > I use them in all three computers in the house. No noise > problems. I third the motion. And aside from the RF issues, they're really really well-built power supplies. Lots of very clean output; not over-rated like a lot of power supplies are. Good components (electrical and mechanical) so they last a long time. The Silencer series are impressively quiet. And good workmanship; last one I put in a system, I took apart first (hey, it's a habit ;) and was pleased with the cleanliness and precision of the assembly. -- Matthew Fuller, N3TZJ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] [K3] delivery of 00201
Greetings fellow elecrafters, Some may now say "oh no, not another one", but others expressed they want to keep track of the progress in delivery of the desired goodies. Yesterday the brown stork made a delivery in the deep south (although highest part) of the Netherlands. We all know, storks like high nesting places. After having payed the ransom (sales-tax) of 597 USD, on top of the 171 USD his boss allready demanded (shipping), the man in brown was willing to part from the famous big brown box. A big yellow sticker said COD, the kidnappers were serious and didn't want the police involved. Now baby 00201 is rescued and ready to grow up. Seriously now, for the statistics: - order placed on may 3rd (confirmation on may 4th) - fully loaded K3/100 kit (with 50% deposit) - invoice number 47542 - "will be send soon"-notice on friday january 4th - left Aptos on tuesday january 8th (UPS Express) - via Cologne Germany (january 9th) to the Netherlands - no retention by dutch customs - first delivery attempt thursday january 10th (I wasn't home) - succesfull delivery on friday january 11th Back to the boxes. 73 de PE8E, Ron Vaals - Netherlands ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
