Re: [Elecraft] OT - End of the line for XP
Can´t you move this XP crap to some other list, after all this list is called Elecraft. Tnx! /SM2EKM -- Darwin, Keith wrote: I too heard XP is going to end soon. I got to use a Windows Vista machine here at work the last few days. ___ 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 and NUE-PSK
Hello All, My NUE-PSK Digital Modem arrived today and I'm getting ready to wire it to the K3. I searched the archives but didn't see any posts on anyone successfully wiring it up and what choices they made. If someone has, I'd like to hear your thoughts and experiences. Lacking any other data from the group, I'm inclined to wire the modem's AUDIO OUT line to the KIO3's MIC-MONO jack and set MAIN:MIC SEL to RP, Low Z and Bias OFF.Then wire the AUDIO IN to the KIO3's PHONES jack with a stereo plug but only connect to the tip for mono audio. The PTT will go to the PTT IN on the lower panel. Select DATA-A mode for operation. If anyone sees a problem, or knows a better way, please let me know. Thanks and 73, Paul, N0KIA ___ 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: Re: [Elecraft] K3 QSK artefact
Hello Vic I think to demonstrate the magnitude of the problem I am going to have to measure the audio level and compare it to a side tone at a particular setting. Or, perhaps, make a recording and send it over for evaluation. However, a qualititive statement might do for now: at side tone (monitor) level of 12 which I find a happy state to listen to with real signals it is extremely intrusive and obliterates real signals coming through between elements. Monitor would have to be near to maximum with audio below listening levels for real signals to make the ratio even approach satisfactory levels. If no-one else is getting this, it must be a faulty component. I look forward to hearing others' experience. David G3UNA David Cutter wrote: This is a re-post to see if it attracts comment. This concerns an audible artefact using QSK cw mode. When either rf gain or af gain are at maximum, there is an additional noise which accompanies the Morse characters. I've noticed the phenomenon that you describe, but it's not exactly an artifact. Looking at the audio output with a scope shows an absolutely clean transition between noise and sidetone, or, if the sidetone is turned down all the way, between noise and silence. As the sidetone gets louder with respect to the noise, which occurs when you turn the sidetone level up or the audio or RF gain down, you hear less 'artifact'. What I think it is is sort of an auditory illusion caused by the rapidly pulsing noise, and maybe the sharp rise/fall times of the noise pulses in between keyed elements (not the sidetone, which is shaped nicely). I've suggested to Wayne and Lyle that they look at the way they ramp the gain up and down in QSK, and Wayne has discussed the possibility of making the tone quality of the sidetone user-modifiable. Maybe they will look at this when they are done with more urgent matters. In the meantime, if it bothers you, just change the balance between the signal audio and the sidetone. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam ___ 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 ATU specifications
Greetings everyone, I'm trying to debate whether or not to pickup an external LDG tuner or just go with the K3 built-in ATU. Does anyone know the tuning specifications of the ATU? I need a tuner that will hopefully tune every band to = 1.5:1 on a Cobra multiband dipole antenna. The built-in ATU in my TS-850 has difficulties with certain frequency ranges within a couple of bands. Should I go with the built-in K3 ATU, or remove that from my order and just pickup an a decent external LDG tuner? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! - Bill, kb1pxd -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-ATU-specifications-tp16607551p16607551.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] K3 ATU specifications
I've been fairly amazed at the ability of the built-in tuner. I've been playing with some indoor aerials fed straight from the PL259 with ladder line, no balun, no additional matching units, straight to the strange aerials I am playing with. This pays no regard for fields induced nearby or other emc issues, but it works a lot better than I anticipated. I am also upstairs away from real ground with no separate earth and an isolated dc supply. It's a temporary arrangement until I get myself properly set up, but amazing results. Running 100W into a *very* short end-loaded dipole. Worked ssb into Germany from York UK last Sunday afternoon, first shout. He had a delta loop which I suspect did most of the work, but my antenna tuned up just fine. I also have a very low (10 to 15ft) 176ft doublet which it *tunes* from 160 to 10. Sometimes I tap the tune button twice to get finer tuning. I normally advise that the feed to an antenna should be away from the house, in which case the external tuner would be the way to go to avoid emc problems within the house. David G3UNA K3 #547 Greetings everyone, I'm trying to debate whether or not to pickup an external LDG tuner or just go with the K3 built-in ATU. Does anyone know the tuning specifications of the ATU? I need a tuner that will hopefully tune every band to = 1.5:1 on a Cobra multiband dipole antenna. The built-in ATU in my TS-850 has difficulties with certain frequency ranges within a couple of bands. Should I go with the built-in K3 ATU, or remove that from my order and just pickup an a decent external LDG tuner? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! - Bill, kb1pxd -- - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam ___ 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 ATU specifications
Go with the KAT3 - not only does it tune an awful lot of weird stuff, it remembers it and will just switchs to its known state for that band. It's internal, so no need for an additional ext unit, external power etc. This is the same ATU as the KX1/K2, only better as far as I can tell (I don't have either a KX1 or K2, but I have friends who do). If you find it can't tune your antenna, I'm pretty sure nothing else will. Conversely, I'm sure that if an LDG tuner will, the KAT3 will to (again, I don't have an LDG to check). 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Math Anxiety: an intense lifelong fear of two trains approaching each other at speeds of 60 and 80 MPH. -Rick Bayan On 10 Apr 2008, at 11:41, KB1PXD wrote: Greetings everyone, I'm trying to debate whether or not to pickup an external LDG tuner or just go with the K3 built-in ATU. Does anyone know the tuning specifications of the ATU? I need a tuner that will hopefully tune every band to = 1.5:1 on a Cobra multiband dipole antenna. The built-in ATU in my TS-850 has difficulties with certain frequency ranges within a couple of bands. Should I go with the built-in K3 ATU, or remove that from my order and just pickup an a decent external LDG tuner? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. ___ 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] OT - End of the line for XP
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 I also work for a VERY BIG bank here in Iowa. Between the Bank, Finance, and Mortgage sides of the house we have better than 100K computers, desktops and laptops. All running XP Pro. It will be YEARS before we give Wishta a serious sniff. They may not be rolling it our on consumer PC's after June 30th but they have way too many corporate customers to just dump it altogether. I will not let Vista onto any of my own machines. I think Vista is going to go down as one of the worst things MS ever did, right up there with Windows ME. They've moved up the roll out date for Windows 7 a full year. How's that for confidence in your existing product? David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: | I work in a VERY big bank - we have over 80,000 desktops and we use XP - | at some point we will have to move on to Vista but it will be some years | I recon - -- R. Kevin Stover, ACØH -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFH/gyd11jxjloa2wsRAsUTAJsH2kqtO3KlH4daJqrCrEerL4HNNQCg2ZNX t6frtslSD9w0Z/Kwv1zVlKg= =oUg6 -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] K3 ATU specifications
Go with the KAT3 - not only does it tune an awful lot of weird stuff, Also, as with every tuner, there is a certain range of Z which the K3 tuner will not be able to match. In the few cases where this has been a problem with my K3, changing the length of the feed line by a meter or so has always helped. vy 73 de toby ___ 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 and NUE-PSK
My NUE-PSK Digital Modem arrived today... If anyone sees a problem, or knows a better way, please let me know. I suggest using the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks on the K3. The NUE-PSK modem has no isolation transformers in the audio, and if you are using a wall wart or other non-battery supply, you may get ground loop-related noise... 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
[Elecraft] KAT3 specifications
Owner s manual is available on Elecraft s website. There page 64 says: The KAT3 provides a wide-range, switchable C-in/C-out L-network for matching a variety of antennas with SWR as high as 10:1 (100 W) or 20:1 (10 W). There are 8 inductors and 8 capacitors in the L-network, each switched with a DPDT relay for high reliability. The KAT3 also includes a second antenna jack and associated switching relay. There’s an additional jack on the board for routing the unused (nontransmit) antenna to the KRX3 sub receiver module. Highly recommended. Benny OH9NB K3 #119 ___ 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] Katiegram
Hello, got my Katiegram tonight. Date of order 10/25/2007. Invoice 51159. 73 Holger - DL9HDA ___ 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] OT - End of the line for XP
At 12:22 PM 4/9/2008, you wrote: Unless the policy has changed, and I seriously doubt it, Microsoft allows you to install XP on three different CPUs. When and if you try to load it on a forth, the activation process will fail and tell you to call customer service. I had a motherboard fail and was already on #3. I called customer service and told them that the old machine was dead and the rep actually reset me to zero (!) so after loading a new machine I have two left. I was prepared for a battle but I was boviously quite surprised. Either Microsoft is trying to work with people who play by the rules (and don't steal software) or I was just lucky and got the right rep. In any event, you have nothing but your time to lose by trying to load another machine and also to ask for help if you need it. Ron - W2RIP I think there is a bit of mis-understanding here, might be my OWN mis-understanding of what Ron is trying to say too. A CPU is a Central Processing Unit, the Brain of our computer. An operating system such as XP is never installed to this CPU, but is installed to a harddrive that is installed in the computer, which is what I suspect Ron probably meant to say. To my knowledge, Microsoft has never allowed one to have an operating system such as XP, LEGALLY installed on more than one computer at a time, without purchasing a multi system license. When Microsoft released XP, it was with the stipulation that a customer having XP installed on a computer, would be allowed to change up to three devices installed on that computer, such as harddrive, video card, memory, etc. Changing a fourth device would disable the operating system, requiring a call to Microsoft in order to re-enable the operating system, provided you could convince them that what you were doing was actually installing additional devices in the same computer, and NOT installing the operating system to a new computer. 73 Dub -- J. W. (Dub) Thornton K5DUB Minco, OK. ___ 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 ATU specifications
I have a Cobra Ultralite antenna and the KAT2 tuner in the K2 finds a match on all bands (with a BL2 in the 4 to 1 position). The K3 ATU is a similar type of tuner. The great thing about the built-in tuner is that it remembers the settings for each band which makes changing bands very easy. This is extremely convenient. Most external auto tuners need some RF power before they remember the settings for that frequency range. You also may want to add or subtract some feedline length to help out those problem bands. I added 18 feet to the feedline and this brought all bands (including WARC, not including 160) within the range of a Johnson Matchbox tuner. I still prefer using the balanced tuner over the unbalanced tuner and balun. But the K3 may change my thinking when it arrives (ordered in December). John W2XS I need a tuner that will hopefully tune every band to = 1.5:1 on a Cobra multiband dipole antenna. The built-in ATU in my TS-850 has difficulties with certain frequency ranges within a couple of bands. Should I go with the built-in K3 ATU, or remove that from my order and just pickup an a decent external LDG tuner? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-ATU-specifications-tp16607551p16608901.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] K3 ATU specifications
Bill Whether the ATU is internal or external is not the question. The real problem is what impedance the feedline presents to the rig on each band. If it is something outrageous, no ATU is likely to tune it. You would be better off borrowing an antenna analyzer from someone and measuring the impedance at the shack end of the feedline to see what an ATU would have to try to match. If it is too unreasonable on some band, you can alter it by changing the length of the feedline, just add another 10 ft or so at the shack end and measure again. Eventually you will find a length for the feedline that will give a workable impedance on all bands and your ATU from whatever source will be happy. Good luck and 73 Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: KB1PXD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 3:41 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 ATU specifications Greetings everyone, I'm trying to debate whether or not to pickup an external LDG tuner or just go with the K3 built-in ATU. Does anyone know the tuning specifications of the ATU? I need a tuner that will hopefully tune every band to = 1.5:1 on a Cobra multiband dipole antenna. The built-in ATU in my TS-850 has difficulties with certain frequency ranges within a couple of bands. Should I go with the built-in K3 ATU, or remove that from my order and just pickup an a decent external LDG tuner? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! - Bill, kb1pxd -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-ATU-specifications-tp16607551p16607551.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 ATU specifications
Hi Bill, Several have already responded saying go with the K3 ATU. I would probably suggest the same, but we really don't have much data to go on with regard to your Cobra antenna. I can tell you that the K3's ATU is excellent, and probably will do the job nicely. Presumably your antenna is relatively closely matched on the bands you use it on, but there can always be problems. Multiband antennas tend to have narrow bandwidths on lower bands, like 40 and 80. Trying to work those bands from one end to the other can be a stretch for many ATU's. So I'm not sure anyone can say with 100% confidence that you won't have an issue somewhere. What SWR readings do you get without using a tuner? That might be helpful to know in order to make a more informed judgement on how the K3's ATU would respond. I get full band performance with my K3 or 40 through 6 meters using an R8 vertical. The K3 ATU has no problem. In fact, I can even get a match on 80 meters, which the antenna isn't even supposed to cover! Moreover, I can get a 2:1 match on 160 meters! Having said that, I don't think I'm very efficient on either 80 or 160, and the ATU is not going to make any magic. But it does tell me that the K3 ATU is very, very good at finding a match on difficult situations. In fact, I doubt you will find an internal ATU that works better. So, I think you would be making a good bet by adding the internal ATU. It certainly won't disappoint you provided you give it something reasonable (or maybe even slightly unreasonable) to match. But you have the responsibility of making sure the antenna is within realistic reach of resonance, and not so poorly designed (or installed) that it presents something just too complex for the ATU to deal with. I'd say if you see 5:1 or better without a tuner you are probably safe. And that probably understates the ability of the K3's ATU. But if you see much more than that, you might really need a better antenna! Even though I can get a 2:1 match on 160 with my R8, I'm not going to press my luck by operating there. Clearly the ATU isn't particularly happy, and it's probably struggling excessively. Besides, even though the match seems acceptable, the antenna still sucks on that band. So, bottom line is, get the K3 ATU. If it doesn't deal with your antenna with relative ease, change antennas! Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: KB1PXD [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 3:41 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 ATU specifications Greetings everyone, I'm trying to debate whether or not to pickup an external LDG tuner or just go with the K3 built-in ATU. Does anyone know the tuning specifications of the ATU? I need a tuner that will hopefully tune every band to = 1.5:1 on a Cobra multiband dipole antenna. The built-in ATU in my TS-850 has difficulties with certain frequency ranges within a couple of bands. Should I go with the built-in K3 ATU, or remove that from my order and just pickup an a decent external LDG tuner? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! - Bill, kb1pxd -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-ATU-specifications-tp16607551p16607551.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
RE: [Elecraft] OT - End of the line for XP
Such strong language! I am an IT professional who has been using and supporting Vista since its introduction. I found it to be a little disconcerting at first merely because it's different than XP, but I find it to be neither worse nor better than the many XP boxes I use and support. I have learned that it's a bad idea to load Vista on a machine spec'd for XP. If you go with the Aero interface, it will be slow and aggravating to use. If you choose not to use the Aero interface, then there was little point in upgrading to Vista to begin with. If I were supporting a raft of existing PCs I would avoid Vista/Aero like the plague. However, if you are acquiring a new PC for yourself, or new PCs that you will be supporting professionally, there is absolutely no reason to skip Vista and go with XP unless you are buying a low-end PC with a single core processor and less than 2 gig of RAM. Even then, I would still get Vista and just not use the Aero interface. All but the very cheapest PCs anymore have multi-core processors, and RAM is inexpensive. Now, let's get back to ham radio and Elecraft... Darwin, Keith wrote: I too heard XP is going to end soon. I got to use a Windows Vista machine here at work the last few days. Vista is terrible. I hate the UI. It is slow to start, very slow to shut down. Every piece of the OS I bumbled into was worse than the corresponding piece in XP. Well, the Task Manager was better but that was it. Networking was worse. Control panel is worse. Start button is worse. When my Windows XP machine needs to be replaced, I'll probably switch to Mac if that's what it takes to avoid Vista. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 TBD - ___ 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 -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/OT---End-of-the-line-for-XP-tp16588258p16609380.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] K2/100 KPA100: Cannot Adjust tPA, Stuck at 0C
After repeating the power calibration on my K2 KPA100 due to low output power, I found the CAL tPA function had reset to 0C and can no longer be adjusted. Having pressed EDIT from the CAL tPA display, the display shows tPA 0C, but turning the VFO knob has no effect on the display, it remains resolutely at 0C. Scanning the archives dug up a couple of similar issues, but no solution. Has anyone seen this? Is the there a fix? Is my brain disconnected I'm doing something stupid (most likely scenario, I'll admit)? I'm now concerned that having fixed the output power, the fan won't switch on when it's needed. Any help appreciated. 73 Ian G4FSU ___ 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 ATU specifications
Bill Have you measured the antenna impedances on all those frequencies so you could match them to the specs? ___ 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] Katiegram
The longest 2-3 weeks of your life have just begun. I got my lovely katiegram on 3/27, just 2 weeks ago. It feels like it has been twice that. I worry that maybe she didn't get my acknowledgement or maybe they forgot about me. Silly, isn't it. The crazy thing is, I'm really not that excited about a new ham rig at this point in time. I've been essentially QRT since last fall when I started a part-time business. Even so, I can hardly wait until the rig gets here. I can only imagine the pain agony of those who are truly anxious about getting their rigs. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 tbd - -Original Message- got my Katiegram tonight. Date of order 10/25/2007. Invoice 51159. 73 Holger - DL9HDA ___ 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] Katiegram
uf! congrats. my order 10/30/2007 my hands are wet and shaking 73! Lexa, ok1dst dl9hda napsal(a): Hello, got my Katiegram tonight. Date of order 10/25/2007. Invoice 51159. 73 Holger - DL9HDA ___ 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, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made
I've found two (2) ready made cables that may be of interest to K3 owners when using the ACC Socket. The ACC socket is referred to on page 18 of my manual as AUX I/O with the caution that this is NOT a VGA video connector! Well, it sure looks like a VGA connector but alas, no video output from the K3 - shucks! For those who just don't want to fabricate a cable, most commercially available VGA cables do not include the #9 pin and for some that do, the pin is not connected to anything. Poo! Fully connected commercial cables found! The first is a VGA Splitter Cable (Y cable) with one male and 2 female ends. It is offered by Cables Unlimited (www.cablesunlimited.com) and is their part number PCM-2250. Search this part number on their site. It is listed on their site for $14.99. All 15 pins are present and connected. This Y cable is carried by my local Microcenter (www.microcenter.com) and is their part number 028126. I bought it for $9.95. You can see it at: http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=028126submit .x=17submit.y=12 The second cable is a Fully-Wired Straight Thru, HD15MM cable with all 15 pins present and connected. The one I bought is a 3 foot Male to Male (although it is also available in other configurations) - no snickering! It is made by QVS (www.qvs.com) and is their part number CC388B-03. You can search this part number on their site. I don't believe that QVS sells directly to consumers but you can probably find their products at most computer stores. Again, I found it at my local Microcenter. It is their part number 810150. I bought it for $14.99. You can see it at: http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=810150submit .x=15submit.y=9 I've checked each of these cables and they do indeed have all 15 pins connected - at least the one's I bought do (caveat filed just in case they change their manufacturing process)! I don't have any financial interest in any of the above and, as usual, YMMV. '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83 ___ 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] K2/100 KPA100: Cannot Adjust tPA, Stuck at 0C
Ian, Put the K2 into CW test mode (in CW, press and hold the MODE button), set the power level to something above 11 watts - press TUNE and measure the voltage at KPA100 U1 pin 5. The voltage will normally be close to 0.6 volts. If the above measurement is correct and you still cannot adjust CAL TPA, then I suggest that you replace the KPA100 MCU. OTOH, If the measured voltage is substantially different than 0.6 volts, check the KPA100 bias as instructed in the manual - if that is found to be grossly incorrect, check R5, R6 and Q3 (refer to the schematic) to be certain these components are receiving the proper voltages during transmit (use CW TEST mode). 73, Don W3FPR Ian Greenshields wrote: After repeating the power calibration on my K2 KPA100 due to low output power, I found the CAL tPA function had reset to 0C and can no longer be adjusted. Having pressed EDIT from the CAL tPA display, the display shows tPA 0C, but turning the VFO knob has no effect on the display, it remains resolutely at 0C. Scanning the archives dug up a couple of similar issues, but no solution. Has anyone seen this? Is the there a fix? Is my brain disconnected I'm doing something stupid (most likely scenario, I'll admit)? I'm now concerned that having fixed the output power, the fan won't switch on when it's needed. ___ 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, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made
Don, For the benefit of Bay Area locals, I also found such a cable at my local Fry's Computer Store. It was necessary, because one of the band output signals is on pin 9, which is normally not present on the VGA cables. I cut the other connector off the cable and wired up a special one to fit my TopTen Yaesu band decoder (which works fine, BTW, with the K3). 73, andy, ae6y - Original Message - From: Don Nesbitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:36 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made I've found two (2) ready made cables that may be of interest to K3 owners when using the ACC Socket. The ACC socket is referred to on page 18 of my manual as AUX I/O with the caution that this is NOT a VGA video connector! Well, it sure looks like a VGA connector but alas, no video output from the K3 - shucks! For those who just don't want to fabricate a cable, most commercially available VGA cables do not include the #9 pin and for some that do, the pin is not connected to anything. Poo! Fully connected commercial cables found! The first is a VGA Splitter Cable (Y cable) with one male and 2 female ends. It is offered by Cables Unlimited (www.cablesunlimited.com) and is their part number PCM-2250. Search this part number on their site. It is listed on their site for $14.99. All 15 pins are present and connected. This Y cable is carried by my local Microcenter (www.microcenter.com) and is their part number 028126. I bought it for $9.95. You can see it at: http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=028126submit .x=17submit.y=12 The second cable is a Fully-Wired Straight Thru, HD15MM cable with all 15 pins present and connected. The one I bought is a 3 foot Male to Male (although it is also available in other configurations) - no snickering! It is made by QVS (www.qvs.com) and is their part number CC388B-03. You can search this part number on their site. I don't believe that QVS sells directly to consumers but you can probably find their products at most computer stores. Again, I found it at my local Microcenter. It is their part number 810150. I bought it for $14.99. You can see it at: http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=810150submit .x=15submit.y=9 I've checked each of these cables and they do indeed have all 15 pins connected - at least the one's I bought do (caveat filed just in case they change their manufacturing process)! I don't have any financial interest in any of the above and, as usual, YMMV. '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83 ___ 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] K3, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made
Don, One caveat to this: VGA cables are normally wired as a series of coaxial cables. So while you may have pin continuity, that continuity may be on a shield of RG-174/U coax buried in the jacket of a larger cable. I have found high density 15 pin connectors and soldered to them before. It is not fun. But in that application, it was the only way to get the correct connections, the correct wire type, and so on, connected to the device. Tim Raymer 73 de KA0OUV K2 #1383 Don Nesbitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/10/2008 11:36 I've found two (2) ready made cables that may be of interest to K3 owners when using the ACC Socket. The ACC socket is referred to on page 18 of my manual as AUX I/O with the caution that this is NOT a VGA video connector! Well, it sure looks like a VGA connector but alas, no video output from the K3 - shucks! For those who just don't want to fabricate a cable, most commercially available VGA cables do not include the #9 pin and for some that do, the pin is not connected to anything. Poo! Fully connected commercial cables found! The first is a VGA Splitter Cable (Y cable) with one male and 2 female ends. It is offered by Cables Unlimited (www.cablesunlimited.com) and is their part number PCM-2250. Search this part number on their site. It is listed on their site for $14.99. All 15 pins are present and connected. This Y cable is carried by my local Microcenter (www.microcenter.com) and is their part number 028126. I bought it for $9.95. You can see it at: http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=028126submit .x=17submit.y=12 The second cable is a Fully-Wired Straight Thru, HD15MM cable with all 15 pins present and connected. The one I bought is a 3 foot Male to Male (although it is also available in other configurations) - no snickering! It is made by QVS (www.qvs.com) and is their part number CC388B-03. You can search this part number on their site. I don't believe that QVS sells directly to consumers but you can probably find their products at most computer stores. Again, I found it at my local Microcenter. It is their part number 810150. I bought it for $14.99. You can see it at: http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=810150submit .x=15submit.y=9 I've checked each of these cables and they do indeed have all 15 pins connected - at least the one's I bought do (caveat filed just in case they change their manufacturing process)! I don't have any financial interest in any of the above and, as usual, YMMV. '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83 ___ 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] K3, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:23:43 -0500 From: Timothy Raymer [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have found high density 15 pin connectors and soldered to them before. It is not fun. But in that application, it was the only way to get the correct connections, the correct wire type, and so on, connected to the device. What? They're dead easy. Try making connections to a 13 pin DIN connector. And if you really are having problems, then there are crimp and poke conectors readily available. Many of these can be soldered and then poked, too. 73, doug ___ 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 ATU specifications
Bill, I have the same setup that you are inquiring about. The Cobra is full sized and I am using the full 100' of feed line. The balun is an Amidon W2FMI 4:1 unit mounted outdoors. I used a silicon sealant to weatherproof the enclosure. I usually use different antennas above 7 MHz, but will happily run some tests for you to let you know how well the K3's ATU handles matching chores on all bands. Drop me an e-mail off list to let me know. 73, Joe - W1AIU K3/100 #269 ___ 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, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made
Another reason NOT to use the computer-use socket on a ham radio. Tiny wires, tiny pins, weak strain relief do I need say any more. Come on, designers: remember your customers have normal sized hands and weak eyesight!!! 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:23:43 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made Don, One caveat to this: VGA cables are normally wired as a series of coaxial cables. So while you may have pin continuity, that continuity may be on a shield of RG-174/U coax buried in the jacket of a larger cable. I have found high density 15 pin connectors and soldered to them before. It is not fun. But in that application, it was the only way to get the correct connections, the correct wire type, and so on, connected to the device. Tim Raymer 73 de KA0OUV K2 #1383 Don Nesbitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/10/2008 11:36 I've found two (2) ready made cables that may be of interest to K3 owners when using the ACC Socket. The ACC socket is referred to on page 18 of my manual as AUX I/O with the caution that this is NOT a VGA video connector! Well, it sure looks like a VGA connector but alas, no video output from the K3 - shucks! For those who just don't want to fabricate a cable, most commercially available VGA cables do not include the #9 pin and for some that do, the pin is not connected to anything. Poo! Fully connected commercial cables found! The first is a VGA Splitter Cable (Y cable) with one male and 2 female ends. It is offered by Cables Unlimited (www.cablesunlimited.com) and is their part number PCM-2250. Search this part number on their site. It is listed on their site for $14.99. All 15 pins are present and connected. This Y cable is carried by my local Microcenter (www.microcenter.com) and is their part number 028126. I bought it for $9.95. You can see it at: http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=028126submit .x=17submit.y=12 The second cable is a Fully-Wired Straight Thru, HD15MM cable with all 15 pins present and connected. The one I bought is a 3 foot Male to Male (although it is also available in other configurations) - no snickering! It is made by QVS (www.qvs.com) and is their part number CC388B-03. You can search this part number on their site. I don't believe that QVS sells directly to consumers but you can probably find their products at most computer stores. Again, I found it at my local Microcenter. It is their part number 810150. I bought it for $14.99. You can see it at: http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=810150submit .x=15submit.y=9 I've checked each of these cables and they do indeed have all 15 pins connected - at least the one's I bought do (caveat filed just in case they change their manufacturing process)! I don't have any financial interest in any of the above and, as usual, YMMV. '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83 ___ 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 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] Output power on K2 not stabel
Hi All I'm using my K2/100 to drive my Amp with 50 watts. But the output power is not stabel. When set to 50 watt the power goes from 50 to 100 and back, wich causes to much drive for my Amp. Other then that the K2 works fine with 100watts, barefood. Any one knows this problem? And more important, how do is solve it. My K2 is serial nr 4072. It's build in sprng 2004. Rev B KPA100 Have the K3 on order, have to wait a few more months 73 de Dick PA3FQA ___ 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] Output power on K2 not stabel
Mine was similar but only on 40 meters. It is a known side effect of the design. There is one resistor you can change that will make it much better but you may lose a bit of output on 10 meters. I'm sure some smart person (Don?) will jump in with the exact resistor, it's location and a suggested value :-) Or a search through the archives may turn up the same info. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 tbd - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dick Grolleman Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 3:32 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Output power on K2 not stabel Hi All I'm using my K2/100 to drive my Amp with 50 watts. But the output power is not stabel. When set to 50 watt the power goes from 50 to 100 and back, wich causes to much drive for my Amp. Other then that the K2 works fine with 100watts, barefood. Any one knows this problem? And more important, how do is solve it. My K2 is serial nr 4072. It's build in sprng 2004. Rev B KPA100 Have the K3 on order, have to wait a few more months 73 de Dick PA3FQA ___ 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] Output power on K2 not stabel
Dick, Check out this application note at the Elecraft website - http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/Power_Control_Mod.html Each K2 is a bit different in the overall transmit gain, so for most stable operation, the value of R98 must be determined experimentally. Be aware that increasing R98 too much will result in a power output drop on 10 meters (the band with the lowest transmit gain), so some compromise must be made - you select how much power reduction on 10 meters is tolerable for you. 73, Don W3FPR Dick Grolleman wrote: Hi All I'm using my K2/100 to drive my Amp with 50 watts. But the output power is not stabel. When set to 50 watt the power goes from 50 to 100 and back, wich causes to much drive for my Amp. Other then that the K2 works fine with 100watts, barefood. Any one knows this problem? And more important, how do is solve it. My K2 is serial nr 4072. It's build in sprng 2004. Rev B KPA100 Have the K3 on order, have to wait a few more months ___ 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 - E-mail
Just received an e-mail from Katie stating that my K3 ordered on Oct. 26, 2007 would be shipped within 3 weeks. 73 de Dusty - K3WC ___ 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, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made
Guess I got lucky. Had an old VGA cable. Cut off the one end. Terminated it in a female DB9 RS solder plug with a plastic hood and added a transistor switch for FSK. There were no coax cables imbedded in the VGA cable. Several single wires and a few twisted pair. What I would like to do when I get time is terminate the VGA cable in a box with terminal strips. Add jacks to the box to break out the signals on the ACC jack. This way it would be easy to add cables to other external devices. Maybe Elecraft or someone will come up with a plug in box to do this? 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Charles Harpole Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 2:37 PM To: Timothy Raymer; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made Another reason NOT to use the computer-use socket on a ham radio. Tiny wires, tiny pins, weak strain relief do I need say any more. Come on, designers: remember your customers have normal sized hands and weak eyesight!!! 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:23:43 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made Don, One caveat to this: VGA cables are normally wired as a series of coaxial cables. So while you may have pin continuity, that continuity may be on a shield of RG-174/U coax buried in the jacket of a larger cable. I have found high density 15 pin connectors and soldered to them before. It is not fun. But in that application, it was the only way to get the correct connections, the correct wire type, and so on, connected to the device. Tim Raymer 73 de KA0OUV K2 #1383 Don Nesbitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/10/2008 11:36 I've found two (2) ready made cables that may be of interest to K3 owners when using the ACC Socket. The ACC socket is referred to on page 18 of my manual as AUX I/O with the caution that this is NOT a VGA video connector! Well, it sure looks like a VGA connector but alas, no video output from the K3 - shucks! For those who just don't want to fabricate a cable, most commercially available VGA cables do not include the #9 pin and for some that do, the pin is not connected to anything. Poo! Fully connected commercial cables found! The first is a VGA Splitter Cable (Y cable) with one male and 2 female ends. It is offered by Cables Unlimited (www.cablesunlimited.com) and is their part number PCM-2250. Search this part number on their site. It is listed on their site for $14.99. All 15 pins are present and connected. This Y cable is carried by my local Microcenter (www.microcenter.com) and is their part number 028126. I bought it for $9.95. You can see it at: http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=028126submit .x=17submit.y=12 The second cable is a Fully-Wired Straight Thru, HD15MM cable with all 15 pins present and connected. The one I bought is a 3 foot Male to Male (although it is also available in other configurations) - no snickering! It is made by QVS (www.qvs.com) and is their part number CC388B-03. You can search this part number on their site. I don't believe that QVS sells directly to consumers but you can probably find their products at most computer stores. Again, I found it at my local Microcenter. It is their part number 810150. I bought it for $14.99. You can see it at: http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=810150submit .x=15submit.y=9 I've checked each of these cables and they do indeed have all 15 pins connected - at least the one's I bought do (caveat filed just in case they change their manufacturing process)! I don't have any financial interest in any of the above and, as usual, YMMV. '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83 ___ 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 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 - FSK hookup to ACC connector
Lyle, Tnx for the info. Both pins measure 5V. I set up both lines with NPN's. When I plug in the cable to any COM port I go into transmit mode. It seems I am getting 11V on pin #7 on any of the 4 Com ports on my PC. Do you know if I need to change the configuration of my COM ports so I don't get the 11V all the time? In the meantime I am using PTT over the radio control serial cable. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Lyle Johnson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 9:32 AM To: N2TK Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FSK hookup to ACC connector Pin #4(PTT IN) doesn't state it also has a 5V pull-up resistor. Does it so I can use the same NPN type setup? PTT has a pull up. 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
[Elecraft] K3 email
Email just arrived from Katie that said my K3/100 kit ordered on October 31 would ship in two to three weeks. Happy Halloween! 73 Gary, N7IR ___ 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] Output power on K2 not stabel
50 to 100 watts?? I've seen the R98 tweak help with power cycling over a range of a few watts, but not a 2:1 range from 50 to 100 watts! That's not normal for ANY K2 that I've ever heard of but, Don, you've worked with far more K2's than I. Have you seen this large a range caused by R98 elsewhere? The app note describes a variation like I've seen, less than 0.5 dB or, say, perhaps as much as 0.5 watts at the 5 watt level. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Dick, Check out this application note at the Elecraft website - http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/Power_Control_Mod.html Each K2 is a bit different in the overall transmit gain, so for most stable operation, the value of R98 must be determined experimentally. Be aware that increasing R98 too much will result in a power output drop on 10 meters (the band with the lowest transmit gain), so some compromise must be made - you select how much power reduction on 10 meters is tolerable for you. 73, Don W3FPR Dick Grolleman wrote: Hi All I'm using my K2/100 to drive my Amp with 50 watts. But the output power is not stabel. When set to 50 watt the power goes from 50 to 100 and back, wich causes to much drive for my Amp. Other then that the K2 works fine with 100watts, barefood. Any one knows this problem? And more important, how do is solve it. My K2 is serial nr 4072. It's build in sprng 2004. Rev B KPA100 Have the K3 on order, have to wait a few more months ___ 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] K3 email
Me too! Order Oct 30 2007, Katiegram recieved... Huge batch of K3´s on the road 73! Lexa, ok1dst P.S.: KRX3 as backordered item still :-( Gary Hembree napsal(a): Email just arrived from Katie that said my K3/100 kit ordered on October 31 would ship in two to three weeks. Happy Halloween! 73 Gary, N7IR ___ 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 time from 'gram to ship.
I couldn't take it any longer. I had to call. I got to talk to Lisa and Katie both. Lovely ladies. My K3 was ordered end of Sept 07. Katie-gram sent end of March 08 (2 weeks ago). As of today, my rig is in assembly. So if you received a 'gram for a factory unit, it sounds like it does take a couple of weeks for them to get the assembly process done. My guess is they'll ship mine in another week or so but now that I know it is in process, I can return to patiently waiting. - Keith N1AS - - K5 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 being.assembled.as.we.speak - ___ 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, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made
I'm quite pleased with the use of the connector. It's a standard relatively easy to find thing and gets the job done. There are some that won't be happy no matter what you do. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Charles Harpole Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 11:37 AM To: Timothy Raymer; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made Another reason NOT to use the computer-use socket on a ham radio. Tiny wires, tiny pins, weak strain relief do I need say any more. Come on, designers: remember your customers have normal sized hands and weak eyesight!!! 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:23:43 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3, 15 Pin Acc Cables - Commercially Made Don, One caveat to this: VGA cables are normally wired as a series of coaxial cables. So while you may have pin continuity, that continuity may be on a shield of RG-174/U coax buried in the jacket of a larger cable. I have found high density 15 pin connectors and soldered to them before. It is not fun. But in that application, it was the only way to get the correct connections, the correct wire type, and so on, connected to the device. Tim Raymer 73 de KA0OUV K2 #1383 Don Nesbitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/10/2008 11:36 I've found two (2) ready made cables that may be of interest to K3 owners when using the ACC Socket. The ACC socket is referred to on page 18 of my manual as AUX I/O with the caution that this is NOT a VGA video connector! Well, it sure looks like a VGA connector but alas, no video output from the K3 - shucks! For those who just don't want to fabricate a cable, most commercially available VGA cables do not include the #9 pin and for some that do, the pin is not connected to anything. Poo! Fully connected commercial cables found! The first is a VGA Splitter Cable (Y cable) with one male and 2 female ends. It is offered by Cables Unlimited (www.cablesunlimited.com) and is their part number PCM-2250. Search this part number on their site. It is listed on their site for $14.99. All 15 pins are present and connected. This Y cable is carried by my local Microcenter (www.microcenter.com) and is their part number 028126. I bought it for $9.95. You can see it at: http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=028126submit .x=17submit.y=12 The second cable is a Fully-Wired Straight Thru, HD15MM cable with all 15 pins present and connected. The one I bought is a 3 foot Male to Male (although it is also available in other configurations) - no snickering! It is made by QVS (www.qvs.com) and is their part number CC388B-03. You can search this part number on their site. I don't believe that QVS sells directly to consumers but you can probably find their products at most computer stores. Again, I found it at my local Microcenter. It is their part number 810150. I bought it for $14.99. You can see it at: http://www.microcenter.com/search/search_results.phtml?keyword=810150submit .x=15submit.y=9 I've checked each of these cables and they do indeed have all 15 pins connected - at least the one's I bought do (caveat filed just in case they change their manufacturing process)! I don't have any financial interest in any of the above and, as usual, YMMV. '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3 #83 ___ 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 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] K3 time from 'gram to ship.
I noticed you have a K5. Let us know what it is like. HI 73, Jim - Original Message - From: Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 4:08 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 time from 'gram to ship. I couldn't take it any longer. I had to call. I got to talk to Lisa and Katie both. Lovely ladies. My K3 was ordered end of Sept 07. Katie-gram sent end of March 08 (2 weeks ago). As of today, my rig is in assembly. So if you received a 'gram for a factory unit, it sounds like it does take a couple of weeks for them to get the assembly process done. My guess is they'll ship mine in another week or so but now that I know it is in process, I can return to patiently waiting. - Keith N1AS - - K5 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 being.assembled.as.we.speak - ___ 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] KX1 Wanted
A friend and neighbor (KC7ORH) asked me to see if I could find a used KX1 for him. He is not interested in building up a kit and it would be nice if he could save a buck or two by buying a used radio. I'm not sure what options he would be interested in but if you have a good KX1 that does not get used anymore then let me know and/or reply directly to Jim at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and tell me (or him) what you have. Don K7FJ ___ 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] Output power on K2 not stabel
Dick, I think you're getting RF back in to the K2 for it to change that much. Since it works OK bearfoot. Kurt From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:32:01 +0200 Subject: [Elecraft] Output power on K2 not stabel Hi All I'm using my K2/100 to drive my Amp with 50 watts. But the output power is not stabel. When set to 50 watt the power goes from 50 to 100 and back, wich causes to much drive for my Amp. Other then that the K2 works fine with 100watts, barefood. Any one knows this problem? And more important, how do is solve it. My K2 is serial nr 4072. It's build in sprng 2004. Rev B KPA100 Have the K3 on order, have to wait a few more months 73 de Dick PA3FQA ___ 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] Alternatives to PowerPoles?
1) Anderson PowerPoles can be configured to be gendered, though the Ham Radio Standard configuration did not choose to do this. 2) I have used the Molex since Heathkit days. Lots of them. They are just plain unreliable in the longer term. 3) PowerPoles can easily be locked together when desired, but having them pop apart easily is often preferred. It is up to the user this way. 4) PowerPoles are not ideal, but they are the best thing going at this time in the cost and performance category. Show us better alternatives.. 12V 30A rated, low cost, low loss, polarity protected, physically small, cable and chassis mount, readily available, rated for lots of connect/disconnect cycles, easy to install and plug/unplug. -- Alan, wb6zqz ___ 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] [OT] K5! [was: K3 time from 'gram to ship]
Aw, Keith let the cat out of the bag! It was Schrodinger's cat, actually. :-) Might as well fill you in as much as I can... Keith and I have been part of an ultra-secret Beta test team for the K5 for some time now (I think). The K5 utilizes an entirely new technology that produces a communication medium by modulating dark energy to produce quantum resonance with an infinite number of possible parallel reality states, thus allowing us to communicate with other similarly-equipped hams -- alternative, parallel instances of other hams, actually, since randomly connecting with the instantaneous quantum state of one's own reality plane is vanishingly unlikely. We'll leave that to all the obsolete electromagnetic guys still using K3s and the like! This has produced some very interesting results so far. With careful adjustment of the K5, it is possible to access many of the possible reality states of any given ham. We are even discussing establishing an operating achievement award for working the same ham in 100 different parallel reality planes. (Contacting yourself in an alternative reality plane does not count.) Further evolution of the quantum CPU's firmware will be necessary before results such as this can be reliably achieved, but the possibilities are quite intriguing. Already I find myself working instances of other hams who live in countries that used to exist here, or that might exist here, or that will never exist here. Makes DXCC take on a whole new... er, dimension! So to speak. It's all somewhere... out there... (I think...) Anyway, you get the idea. I can't tell y'all any more about it, because if I do, it will all change anyway, so what's the point? Needless to say, it's really very challenging! So back to my Beta testing... Let's see, what was it I was Beta-testing, then?... I don't seem to see anything here... can't remember... Bill W5WVO (I think) Jim Miller wrote: I noticed you have a K5. Let us know what it is like. HI 73, Jim - Original Message - From: Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 4:08 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 time from 'gram to ship. - Keith N1AS - - K5 5411.ssb.100 - ___ 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] Line out
Hi again, It's been a little while. I had to investigate this in order to be completely comfortable with short circuiting the right channel with my mono to stereo adapter. The schematic for the KIO3 module shows a 604 ohm resistor in series with the output, so that puts this to rest. I could also verify this with an ohm-meter. The schematic is a little misleading (the pdf file) as it shows the same ground symbol on the secondary side of the transformers as on the primary side. I have verified with my ohm-meter that the line out is indeed completely floating with respect to the various grounds found on the transceiver (such as the coax connectors). This is good. I am assuming that some detail in the schematic has been lost in the ORCAD to PDF conversion. (If these schematics are not created by ORCAD, I'll eat my hat.) Knut - Ab2tc M0XDF wrote: can on a Mac :-) snip -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Line-out-tp16532181p16622969.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: preview of coming attractions
Hi all, I'm leaving Saturday for a long-planned 10-day vacation. I thought we'd be doing another firmware update before I left. Instead, we'll give our intrepid field testers more time with this new code, then release it when I get back. Here's a sneak preview. All of these features have been fully implemented: - transmit RF delay for slow amplifier relays - FM mode, complete with per-band/per-memory PL tones and repeater splits - wider-bandwidth AM and SSB receive - further improvements to SSB transmit, including a boost in low-frequency response - absolute S-meter alternative (reading stays the same with preamp/attn changes) - a variation on LIN OUT that allows recording of both RX and TX audio - MIC+LINE IN operation for SSB contesters - reflected-power-based KPA3 amplifier protection Many of these have been on the short list for a long time, so we're anxious to get this major release into your hands. Full details will be provided in the release notes. 73, Wayne N6KR --- 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] [OT] K5! [was: K3 time from 'gram to ship]
Great! Now we will have ANOTHER contest category!!! Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 Bill W5WVO wrote: Aw, Keith let the cat out of the bag! It was Schrodinger's cat, actually. :-) Might as well fill you in as much as I can... Keith and I have been part of an ultra-secret Beta test team for the K5 for some time now (I think). The K5 utilizes an entirely new technology that produces a communication medium by modulating dark energy to produce quantum resonance with an infinite number of possible parallel reality states, thus allowing us to communicate with other similarly-equipped hams -- alternative, parallel instances of other hams, actually, since randomly connecting with the instantaneous quantum state of one's own reality plane is vanishingly unlikely. We'll leave that to all the obsolete electromagnetic guys still using K3s and the like! This has produced some very interesting results so far. With careful adjustment of the K5, it is possible to access many of the possible reality states of any given ham. We are even discussing establishing an operating achievement award for working the same ham in 100 different parallel reality planes. (Contacting yourself in an alternative reality plane does not count.) Further evolution of the quantum CPU's firmware will be necessary before results such as this can be reliably achieved, but the possibilities are quite intriguing. Already I find myself working instances of other hams who live in countries that used to exist here, or that might exist here, or that will never exist here. Makes DXCC take on a whole new... er, dimension! So to speak. It's all somewhere... out there... (I think...) Anyway, you get the idea. I can't tell y'all any more about it, because if I do, it will all change anyway, so what's the point? Needless to say, it's really very challenging! So back to my Beta testing... Let's see, what was it I was Beta-testing, then?... I don't seem to see anything here... can't remember... Bill W5WVO (I think) Jim Miller wrote: I noticed you have a K5. Let us know what it is like. HI 73, Jim - Original Message - From: Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 4:08 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 time from 'gram to ship. - Keith N1AS - - K5 5411.ssb.100 - ___ 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] K2 problems
Hello I ended up having to run the vfo linearization on tp3 instead of tp1 on Dons (w3fpr) advise and it worked. He suggested that I look for a cold solder joint or a component in wrong. I resoldered every connection in vfo and vfo alc circuit and everying was in the place it should be, and in right. It seems to be working normal, so I made my first contact on it and got a good report. I think the problem is probably a faulty conponent. So what is the worst thing that can happen if I just use it even if I did have to run the vfo linearization on the wrong test point? I just ran it on 5 watts output, and the finals weren't even warm when I got through. 73 Scott N5SM ___ 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] [OT] K5! [was: K3 time from 'gram to ship]
Have you been able to establish communication with Al Gore? Did Al Gore invent this technology? Cookie, K5EWJ --- Bill W5WVO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Aw, Keith let the cat out of the bag! It was Schrodinger's cat, actually. :-) Might as well fill you in as much as I can... Keith and I have been part of an ultra-secret Beta test team for the K5 for some time now (I think). The K5 utilizes an entirely new technology that produces a communication medium by modulating dark energy to produce quantum resonance with an infinite number of possible parallel reality states, thus allowing us to communicate with other similarly-equipped hams -- alternative, parallel instances of other hams, actually, since randomly connecting with the instantaneous quantum state of one's own reality plane is vanishingly unlikely. We'll leave that to all the obsolete electromagnetic guys still using K3s and the like! This has produced some very interesting results so far. With careful adjustment of the K5, it is possible to access many of the possible reality states of any given ham. We are even discussing establishing an operating achievement award for working the same ham in 100 different parallel reality planes. (Contacting yourself in an alternative reality plane does not count.) Further evolution of the quantum CPU's firmware will be necessary before results such as this can be reliably achieved, but the possibilities are quite intriguing. Already I find myself working instances of other hams who live in countries that used to exist here, or that might exist here, or that will never exist here. Makes DXCC take on a whole new... er, dimension! So to speak. It's all somewhere... out there... (I think...) Anyway, you get the idea. I can't tell y'all any more about it, because if I do, it will all change anyway, so what's the point? Needless to say, it's really very challenging! So back to my Beta testing... Let's see, what was it I was Beta-testing, then?... I don't seem to see anything here... can't remember... Bill W5WVO (I think) Jim Miller wrote: I noticed you have a K5. Let us know what it is like. HI 73, Jim - Original Message - From: Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 4:08 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 time from 'gram to ship. - Keith N1AS - - K5 5411.ssb.100 - ___ 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] K3: preview of coming attractions
Enjoy the well deserved vacation. Stay safe, es 73! P.S. Anyone want to take any bets on whether he is taking a radio with him? Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 wayne burdick wrote: Hi all, I'm leaving Saturday for a long-planned 10-day vacation. I thought we'd be doing another firmware update before I left. Instead, we'll give our intrepid field testers more time with this new code, then release it when I get back. Here's a sneak preview. All of these features have been fully implemented: - transmit RF delay for slow amplifier relays - FM mode, complete with per-band/per-memory PL tones and repeater splits - wider-bandwidth AM and SSB receive - further improvements to SSB transmit, including a boost in low-frequency response - absolute S-meter alternative (reading stays the same with preamp/attn changes) - a variation on LIN OUT that allows recording of both RX and TX audio - MIC+LINE IN operation for SSB contesters - reflected-power-based KPA3 amplifier protection Many of these have been on the short list for a long time, so we're anxious to get this major release into your hands. Full details will be provided in the release notes. 73, Wayne N6KR --- 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 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: preview of coming attractions
Hi folks Does anyone know if this new release will address the low/slow drive power issue when using the K3 to drive an amp in the SSB mode? Thanks, and 73..John K4NP - Original Message - From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 7:47 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3: preview of coming attractions Hi all, I'm leaving Saturday for a long-planned 10-day vacation. I thought we'd be doing another firmware update before I left. Instead, we'll give our intrepid field testers more time with this new code, then release it when I get back. Here's a sneak preview. All of these features have been fully implemented: - transmit RF delay for slow amplifier relays - FM mode, complete with per-band/per-memory PL tones and repeater splits - wider-bandwidth AM and SSB receive - further improvements to SSB transmit, including a boost in low-frequency response - absolute S-meter alternative (reading stays the same with preamp/attn changes) - a variation on LIN OUT that allows recording of both RX and TX audio - MIC+LINE IN operation for SSB contesters - reflected-power-based KPA3 amplifier protection Many of these have been on the short list for a long time, so we're anxious to get this major release into your hands. Full details will be provided in the release notes. 73, Wayne N6KR --- 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. Version: 7.5.518 / Virus Database: 269.22.10/1367 - Release Date: 4/9/2008 7:10 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] FS: QRP Rigs and Accesories
For Sale: High-resolution digital pictures available for all items. Yaesu FT-817ND... This radio has had very little use and looks/operates like new. I am the original owner...it is 3.5 years old. Only modification is a set of Palm Radio Peg Legs...no extra filters. Original battery pack has experienced a peaceful and quiet death... so there is no internal battery included...priced so you can buy a fresh one. All documents and accesories come-with... $425, CONUS shipping/insurance included. Elecraft KX1 Portable Operations Pack... This package includes a mint KX1 built by the one and only...It looks/operates like new. Unit has healthy output and works well. Includes 30 M board, installed. Also included with this radio is an Elecraft T1 antenna tuner, also in like-new condition and built by yours truly... Additional items include Palm Radio Mini-Paddles with small steel base to hold 'er down(magnetically) and Sony earbuds. Pack also includes short BNC cable and Pamona BNC to bananna jack/wire terminals to attach feedline/wires to T1. All these items fit neatly into a Pelican 1200 case that is also like-new. This set-up makes a great safe and secure way to carry your rig outdoors... all you need is some antenna wire and batteries for the KX1. All documents and cables included... $475, CONUS shipping/insurance included. Micro R2 DC Receiver(built)... This was the kit from KANGA and featured in QST a couple of years ago. It features single-signal operation and works very well...nice audio with no distortion...You want some nice headphones to listen to this one...I can include some Sennheiser Studio-Monitors for only $200 more...OK,OK...just kidding about that...hee hee... It's housed in a Bud mini-box(unpainted) with room enough for a transmitter board or two. Also includes homebrewed audio amplifier running a type-380 IC that will drive a set of 'phones or a speaker very well. This amp is built on a small 1 X 1 board Manhattan-style and mounted neatly on the inside of the back panel. All documents and power cable included... $85, CONUS shipping/insurance included. Oak Hills Research 30M CW Transceiver, model 100... No mods, looks and operates like new. Used only a few times in the shack...never out portable. Again, built by me and it works well...Tx output (at 13.8 volts) is 7 watts...but that's CHEATING! Includes all documents and power cable... $75, CONUS shipping/insurance included. Thanks for lookin'! Mike Fitzgibbon N0MF Missouri Valley, Ia ___ 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] Received K3 Katie Gram
Someone just got lucky. I received my Katie Gram for an order place October 31, 2007 with shipping 3 weeks later. Backordered items were KRX3, DVR3 and KFL3A - 1.8K filter. I would have accepted delivery if only the KDVR3 and KFLA-1.8K were backordered for my own personal reasons. So, someone is going to take my place. In the meantime, I continue to use my reliable Icom 756Pro 3, until my unit is ready. Bands are not so hot anyway. Good Luck, 73 Roland NA5Q ___ 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] Output power on K2 not stabel
Excellent suggestion. Hopefully you have a dummy load you can use with the amp to see if you're getting more stable results without your antenna. The issue that involves tweaking the resistor is one that might cause the output power to vary a few watts - maybe run between 48 and 53 watts when set to 50 watts output. That's enough to bother some ops and the resistor tweaking can immunize that. This sounds like something quite different. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Dick, I think you're getting RF back in to the K2 for it to change that much. Since it works OK bearfoot. Kurt ___ 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] Question on using the XV50 with a K2
Hello, I have a couple of questions I hope someone can help me with. My XV50 is almost built. I have not put power to it yet. Reading the Owners Manual I don't really understand the best way to hook up both an HF and a 6 Meter antenna. I do not have the K60XV. It says that the Transverter turns on when the Band+ or the Band- are selected. I assume this means the XV50 will turn on when 10 meters is selected with the K2? What If I wanted to operate 10 Meters? Do I turn the XV50 off manually? The manual stated not to use an antenna relay to switch between an HF and the 6 Meter antenna? I guess this also includes a manual antenna switch which are more lossy than a good quality antenna relay? What option is left, unscrewing the antenna at the back of the K2 when operating HF? How are some others using the XV50 with a K2. I'm also going to wire in a KAT100 and my K2 has the 100 watt option. Thank you in advance for any help. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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 SSB Net this week
On Sunday 4/6 on 14.316, we had these check-ins: KM5Q KE4WY - K3 WB6HPF - K2/100 KC7OKV On Tuesday evening, 4/7 (USA) we had these check-ins on 7.190: KM5Q N6GJR K4JAF - K3 on order N7HTS - K2/100 WA7BOC - K3 AD4C KB0WVI AF6AF On Thursday, we had: KM5Q W7QHD - K2/100 KA5KKT/4 - K3 on order KD8HXT 40M QRN was terrible on Tuesday. Thursday was steady noise, no crashes, and I had some enjoyable ragchew with 2 stations. They both sent encouragement to keep the net going. = NET SCHEDULES for SSB and CW Nets are posted at: http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page Scroll down to User Groups 73, Windy KM5Q Santa Fe, NM Ordered K3 Nov. 9 ___ 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: Desired improvements
I'm looking for a new general purpose HF receiver and have been disheartened by radios, including transceivers, currently available on the market for less than around $2K. Consequently, I would like to know if Elecraft plan to incorporate Synchronous AM detection? I noticed the latest firmware update includes wider AM IF bandwidths. Can Elecraft disclose what these bandwidths are yet please? Thanks, Shane. -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-Desired-improvements-tp16624208p16624208.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] K3: preview of coming attractions
Wonderful list Wayne. Have fun, well deserved. 73, de Jim KG0KP - Original Message - From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 7:47 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3: preview of coming attractions Hi all, I'm leaving Saturday for a long-planned 10-day vacation. I thought we'd be doing another firmware update before I left. Instead, we'll give our intrepid field testers more time with this new code, then release it when I get back. Here's a sneak preview. All of these features have been fully implemented: - transmit RF delay for slow amplifier relays - FM mode, complete with per-band/per-memory PL tones and repeater splits - wider-bandwidth AM and SSB receive - further improvements to SSB transmit, including a boost in low-frequency response - absolute S-meter alternative (reading stays the same with preamp/attn changes) - a variation on LIN OUT that allows recording of both RX and TX audio - MIC+LINE IN operation for SSB contesters - reflected-power-based KPA3 amplifier protection Many of these have been on the short list for a long time, so we're anxious to get this major release into your hands. Full details will be provided in the release notes. 73, Wayne N6KR --- 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 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: preview of coming attractions
Wayne, I'm also very interested if the issue listed below is fixed. In the last contest PEP power output in SSB mode was up and down 25% on my Alpha 87A and the other amp. Mark --- On Thu, 4/10/08, fraz1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: fraz1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: preview of coming attractions To: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED], Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008, 6:27 PM Hi folks Does anyone know if this new release will address the low/slow drive power issue when using the K3 to drive an amp in the SSB mode? Thanks, and 73..John K4NP - Original Message - From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 7:47 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3: preview of coming attractions Hi all, I'm leaving Saturday for a long-planned 10-day vacation. I thought we'd be doing another firmware update before I left. Instead, we'll give our intrepid field testers more time with this new code, then release it when I get back. Here's a sneak preview. All of these features have been fully implemented: - transmit RF delay for slow amplifier relays - FM mode, complete with per-band/per-memory PL tones and repeater splits - wider-bandwidth AM and SSB receive - further improvements to SSB transmit, including a boost in low-frequency response - absolute S-meter alternative (reading stays the same with preamp/attn changes) - a variation on LIN OUT that allows recording of both RX and TX audio - MIC+LINE IN operation for SSB contesters - reflected-power-based KPA3 amplifier protection Many of these have been on the short list for a long time, so we're anxious to get this major release into your hands. Full details will be provided in the release notes. 73, Wayne N6KR --- 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. Version: 7.5.518 / Virus Database: 269.22.10/1367 - Release Date: 4/9/2008 7:10 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 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://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] Question on using the XV50 with a K2
Hi DW: You asked: I do not have the K60XV. It says that the Transverter turns on when the Band+ or the Band- are selected. I assume this means the XV50 will turn on when 10 meters is selected with the K2? No. After doing the setup with your K2, your K2 will now have a 50 MHz band in the BAND rotation. When the 50 MHz band is selected, your XV50 is activated. When 10 meters (28 MHz) is selected, the XV50 will NOT be active. That's all set up with the TRN items in the MENU as described in the manuals. You can actually have separate XV40, XV144, XV222 and XV432 transverters all daisy-chained on your K2 and the K2 will then show the 50, 144, 222 and 432 MHz bands in the BAND switch rotation. You asked: The manual stated not to use an antenna relay to switch between an HF and the 6 Meter antenna? I guess this also includes a manual antenna switch which are more lossy than a good quality antenna relay? What option is left, unscrewing the antenna at the back of the K2 when operating HF? The problem with an antenna relay is isolation, and manual says. Most relays aren't very good, especially at 28 MHz. So, even though the K2 is feeding power to the transverter, enough RF is usually coupled to the 10 meter HF antenna to radiate significant signal. The challenge is to find a relay or switch with adequate isolation. Otherwise, you are left to swap antenna cables (which does provide good isolation!) unless you use the K60XV. That's one of the major reasons for providing the K60XV interface. When using the K60XV interface, no RF is generated at the K2 ANT connector on the VHF bands. When using the KAT100, the switch or whatever you use to direct RF to the transverter, goes between the K2/100 and the KAT100. When driving a transverter, the K2 is running at only a few watts to drive it, even if it is equipped with the 100 watt amplifier. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DW Holtman Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 7:18 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Question on using the XV50 with a K2 Hello, I have a couple of questions I hope someone can help me with. My XV50 is almost built. I have not put power to it yet. Reading the Owners Manual I don't really understand the best way to hook up both an HF and a 6 Meter antenna. I do not have the K60XV. It says that the Transverter turns on when the Band+ or the Band- are selected. I assume this means the XV50 will turn on when 10 meters is selected with the K2? What If I wanted to operate 10 Meters? Do I turn the XV50 off manually? The manual stated not to use an antenna relay to switch between an HF and the 6 Meter antenna? I guess this also includes a manual antenna switch which are more lossy than a good quality antenna relay? What option is left, unscrewing the antenna at the back of the K2 when operating HF? How are some others using the XV50 with a K2. I'm also going to wire in a KAT100 and my K2 has the 100 watt option. Thank you in advance for any help. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN ___ 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] K3: Desired improvements
...I would like to know if Elecraft plan to incorporate Synchronous AM detection? Eventually, the plan is to have a synchronous AM detector in the K3. It is behind a number of other tasks on the list, but it is on the list. I noticed the latest firmware update includes wider AM IF bandwidths. Can Elecraft disclose what these bandwidths are yet please? The software being tested now brings the IF bandwidth up to 10 kHz if you have the FM filter installed, 6kHz if you have the AM filter installed. AF response in the 4-ish kHz range. AF response will eventually improve to around 5 kHz. 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: preview of coming attractions
Does anyone know if this new release will address the low/slow drive power issue when using the K3 to drive an amp in the SSB mode? If you mean slow response of the ALC to an audio overdrive condition, the answer is yes. If you mean SSB output sometimes being well below the TUNE level, the answer is yes. If you mean the power being low on the first SSB transmission after power on, the answer is yes. If you mean something else, please let me know and I'll try to answer :-) 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: preview of coming attractions
I'm also very interested if the issue listed below is fixed. In the last contest PEP power output in SSB mode was up and down 25% on my Alpha 87A and the other amp. Send me an Alpha 87A and I'll test it for you :-) Seriously, the SSB peak power is much better managed in the code currently being tested. 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
[Elecraft] RE: QRP Rigs FS
Sorry folks...I neglected to mention which band the Micro R2 runs on... 40 M. Thanks Mike N0MF ___ 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] [OT] K5! [was: K3 time from 'gram to ship]
The rumour that Al Gore invented this technology is completely unfounded. It was actually developed in its entirely by Hillary Clinton in the 1990s. WILLIS COOKE wrote: Have you been able to establish communication with Al Gore? Did Al Gore invent this technology? ___ 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
