RE: [Elecraft] CW Mistakes

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

I'd like to add to the list of big mistakes:

Learning to translate dits and dahs into letters and other characters.
  Slow code encourages translation!
...

Rich
NU6T

---

Is that a mistake for most Hams? 

It wasn't for me.

I am aware of many ops who want to QRQ at 30 wpm, 40 wpm and up. I have no
argument with them when they say that they must learn to hear words, not
characters. That certainly sounds plausible, as does the idea of learning
code as words from the very beginning. 

Such extreme QRQ is surely an interesting challenge for those who pursue it,
but it's certainly not "mainstream" in Amateur CW operations from my
experience on the bands. (Sometimes contest exchanges approach those speeds,
but that's a different story. Every contact is very brief and predictable.)


Learning to copy individual characters at very slow speed sure did not
bother me. After over 50 years "pounding brass" my fastest comfortable
copying speed is about 35 wpm. I can copy 40 but it wears me out pretty
quickly. I don't try to send faster than 30 WPM but then I use a mechanical
key, either a hand pump for QRS or a bug for QRQ.

Across the range from less that 5 wpm up, I copy code "in my head"
visualizing a string of letters scrolling by in my head as I hear it sent.
It's kind of funny when I hear an odd fist on the air - someone who drags
out their dashes way too long and then uses very short dits, or who varies
their inter-character spaces a lot (like that link to maritime spark
transmissions I sent earlier). At first such code is gibberish. I "see"
nothing. Then, usually, after listening for a bit, suddenly my brain "locks
on" and the letters start scrolling by in my head. Then it's fine copy. It's
kinda of fun to sit back, let the code flow into my hearing and have that
suddenly happen. 

I made transition to "head copy" slowly from copying letter-by-letter on
paper, as we used to do to pass our FCC tests and when receiving messages.


For me, the ability to send and receive very slow CW is an important skill;
one I use far more than sending or receiving over 30 WPM. As more and more
Hams explore the CW bands, I find it very common to run into operators
running at 10 WPM or even less. I want to reply to them at whatever speed
they are sending, as long as it's within my range.  

Ron AC7AC

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Re:[Elecraft] K3: R-MH2 mic problems

[Gary Hembree]

This is a known problem with the Rev B front panel artwork.  I had the exact 
same problem with a MH2 mike when I first used my K3/100 SN 729 a week ago on 6 
meters to contact a local friend who is a well-known VHF and HF DXer and 
contester.  Unfortunately it did not make a good impression!  There is a ground 
trace missing from one end of C98 and C97 on the front panel board.  These 
capacitors are associated with the mike bias circuit.  Hence the problem with 
the MH2.  I am told that an official Elecraft fix is going to be released this 
coming week.  Several of us who noticed this problem were given the fix to try 
and it worked three out of three times.  If you must use a mike that needs bias 
then use the rear panel connector for now (i.e. Elecraft or Icom Proset).  MH2s 
are excluded of course, unless you have an appropriate adapter.  688 is the 
earliest SN that we know is affected.  The other three were 690, 728 and 729.  
Elecraft is fixing front panel boards now before they ship anymore.
73
Gary, N7IR
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[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net - Mark your calendar

[KM5Q]

In case you are new here, or have forgotten -- We have a nice little  
net going, and YOU are cordially invited.


---

ELECRAFT SSB NET

MONDAY & THURSDAY EVENINGS   0100 UTC on 7.190 MHz
That's evenings local time in the Americas. In Europe, it's Tuesday  
and Friday mornings


SUNDAY   1800 UTC on 14.316 MHz
You may need to tune +/- a few kHz to look for the net. If you don't  
hear anybody, please call it yourself -- There isn't always a regular  
net control present.


--

This sched. plus the CW Net sched. stays posted and updated at:
http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page
scroll down to User Nets

Be there or be square (or both)
Windy KM5Q
K3/100 #764
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[Elecraft] ECN Errata

[Kevin Rock]

Sorry Folks,
   Fought my way back online again through the wild Internet connect given me 
by Verizon.  Last message should be titled Elecraft CW Net Announcement.  Ah, 
well, mors longa vita brevis.
   73 all y'all,
  Kevin.  KD5ONS


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Fw: [Elecraft] K3 - That sacred date

[Ken Kopp]

I'll wager that few --- if any --- owners of Yakenom can
quote the S/N's of their radio(s) either ... (:-))

73! Ken Kopp - K0PP

K2 #5665
K3 #56

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - That sacred date

[Ken Kopp]

I'll wager that few --- if any --- owners of Yakenom can
quote the S/N's of their radio(s) either ... (:-))

73! Ken Kopp - K0PP

K2 #5665
K3 #56

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[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

[Kevin Rock]

Hello,
   Fighting with my Internet connection through a flakey phone line tonight.  
It took me three hours to make a connection!  Worked QRPTTF today with NM7N.  
Fun!!  Weather very windy in the Columbia River Gorge.  Warm in the flat lands; 
almost too warm :)  Up here it is pleasant.  Trilliums are in bloom all the way 
to my elevation.  My daffodils seem almost ready to pop.  Maybe (cross fingers 
here!!) spring is here.  I am not sure but I think it may happen :)
   Just lost connection again but I have the system on infinite redial.  Must 
be over one hundred times by now.  I'll send this with no further ado.

Please join us tomorrow evening.
 
1) Hail signs  (first letter or two of the suffix of your call)
2) NCS help (as well as QSP/QNP  help)
 
Sunday 2300z (Sunday 4 PM PDT) 14050 kHz
Monday 0200z (Sunday 7 PM PDT)  7045 kHz
 
   Stay warm,
  Kevin.  KD5ONS

ecn.visionseer.com
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RE: [Elecraft] CW Mistakes

[Richard Hill]

I'd like to add to the list of big mistakes:

Learning to translate dits and dahs into letters and other characters.
  Slow code encourages translation!

Learning code from a book or other visual source.  (Not including learning 
about code from a book such as Pierpont: The Art & Skill of Radio Telegraphy).

Starting after age 50.  .

Rich
NU6T
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 at auction

[Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604]

I find the array of national flags amusing, since he won't accept a non-US
delivery address.

Investing in futures is a way to make or lose a lot of money.
But I have to say, K3's look like a good investment to me, unless, of
course, the price drops with volume production.

And note that built K2's sell for less than the kits.  It's a
different situation, home built vs factory, but still

73, doug


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[Elecraft] K3 2.1 kHz filter for sale

[Greg]

If anyone wants a 2.1 kHz filter for $110 shipped please let me know off
list.



73,
Greg - AB7R
Whidbey Island WA



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Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

[Don Wilhelm]

They are likely related - the VFO is not at the correct frequency - so 
resolve that first before attempting a TUNE or transmit again.


Your problem is likely a bad solder connection - open the schematic 
diagram to RF Board sheet 1 and check each component shown in the top 
section of that page.  Check both for correct value, component 
orientation, and good soldering.


Since it once worked OK, I would wager you will find a bad solder somewhere.

73,
Don W3FPR

James Caruthers wrote:

I am starting my 40-meter alignment and when I go into "tune" I get a high cur 
message.
power level of 0.1 and no change occurs with adjustment of L1 and L2.
 
I have started to go back and rerun other checks and find my VCO voltage at 18000 is 0.06, 18200 is 0.06, 21000 is 0.22 and 21450 is 0.53.  These where in the 1.5 to 7.5 range  when I did the test before.


I don't know if these two are related.  Does not seem that they would be.

  

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[Elecraft] (no subject)

[James Caruthers]

I am starting my 40-meter alignment and when I go into "tune" I get a high cur 
message.
power level of 0.1 and no change occurs with adjustment of L1 and L2.
 
I have started to go back and rerun other checks and find my VCO voltage at 
18000 is 0.06, 18200 is 0.06, 21000 is 0.22 and 21450 is 0.53.  These where in 
the 1.5 to 7.5 range  when I did the test before.

I don't know if these two are related.  Does not seem that they would be.
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[Elecraft] Monitoring yourself

[K3KO]

Try listening to yourself on a web SDR.

http://websdr.ewi.utwente.nl:8901/

One can listen with the above link on 40 and 80M.  It is tunable and does
CW.SSB and I guess digital modes.  Bandwidth is also adjustable.

No more depending upon some others subjective opinion of your keying and
audio.

You will obviously have to listen on earphones if you're going use voice.

73 de Brian/K3KO
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RES: [Elecraft] POWER OUTSSB K3

[py5eg]

Hi Folks:
A very interesting malfunction is happening on my K3.
Probably somebody could help me
The power out on all modes are ok except SSB. Maximum 25 Watts on audio
picks. When I inserted a high frequency signal on the mic the out put
goes much higher.
I think the problem is on the FL1 FRQ configuration. It is now 0.00
I have the K3 only with the 2,7 filter.
Seems that I must to open the rig and check what is the ref on the
filter.
Some of you already faced that?
Best regards
Oms PY5EG

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Assunto: [Elecraft] POWER OUT K3

Hi folks

I just received my K3 and I don't know why but I can not find a way to
leverage the power from low power to high power.

The maximum power I can have is 12 Watts

Can somebody give me a help?

73

Oms PY5EG

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[Elecraft] Max power of K3/10 on PSK31?

[G4ILO]

What is the maximum power it is OK to run using a K3/10 on PSK31?

I used to run the K2 at 5W max on data because it got pretty warm after a
few minutes even at that power. But at this point in the sunspot cycle (and
particularly on 80m in the evenings) I'm finding that 5W is a bit of a
struggle. I know the K3/100 is specced at key-down for 10 minutes at full
power, but I'd like to know whether the K3/10 is OK at 10W or even 12W for
continuous duty modes.

-
Julian, G4ILO  K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392
G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com
Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf
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[Elecraft] K3 at auction

[Don Rasmussen]

>>Those people who have ordered a K3 have anxiously
>> awaited its arrival and have very rarely given up
>>the wait. Why are you selling yours (before it has
>>even been built)? Cheers! Kevin.

I have my personal K3 #272. ;-)

I placed a second order many months ago, before I had
even received my own unit - specifically for local
distribution and this auction. That's the confidence I
have in the guys.

Any talk of a premium is premature, I'm asking exactly
what I paid for the unit allowing for Califonia sales
tax, shipping, and auction fees. 

I'd like to see someone that is coming to the USA for
Dayton to take it home with their luggage, rather than
placing an order there and then waiting for build,
ship, and customs. That may be worth the price
difference between a K3 kit and the built unit. 

Cheers,
Don



Kevin Cozens kevin at ve3syb.ca 
Sat Apr 26 12:43:57 EDT 2008 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3: R-MH2 mic problems

[Don Ehrlich]

Sure sounds like RF getting into the mic circuit but to prove it check to 
see if the 'feedback' distortion occurs on 160 meters where, normally, RF is 
far less intrusive  and/or with reduced power output.  I use my MH2 with my 
K3 with Mic Sel set to '  FP.L  bias  ' because I found that the FP.H 
setting was providing too much gain in the mic amplifier which caused 
distortion but that was detectable in the monitor with no RF output.


BE SURE TO CHECK TO BE SURE THE SHELL OF THE MIC CONNECTOR is actually 
grounded.  There was a thread recently where some folks were getting RF 
problems due to excessive paint in the hole which mounted the mic connector 
which caused an open ground to the shell of the connector.  Now that I think 
about it that sounds like the likliest cause.


Don K7FJ




The clincher is that if I transmit into a dummy load, the MH2 works fine. 
Got to be RF feedback, right?  Why would it effect the MH2 and not my 
Kenwood mic?


Any suggestions?




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[Elecraft] K3 Crossband Split: low output

[Dr. Werner Furlan]

hi, 

tonight I wanted to operate crossband split: listen on 12 MHz and transmit 
on 14 Mhz.

When I tried this, I saw that my output was less than half of the output when 
the transmitter is switched to simplex.
Sometimes I also get "end" display (out of band) although the transmitter 
was set to 14 Mhz. I could not yet find out what made this happen, when I 
recalled the pair of frequencies from memory, it resolved resolved.

Looks like a firmware bug.

73! de Werner OE9FWV


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[Elecraft] K3: R-MH2 mic problems

[Randy Moore]

I've just completed assembly of K3 #688 for a friend.  Building it was a 
joy, aside from a couple of little screw-ups of mine, and having to 
compress some turns on one torroid.  The support guys are OUTSTANDING at 
answering questions and providing solutions!!!  But they are off for the 
weekend, so I'm here asking for some help.


I have hooked up my trusty Kenwood mic that I use occasionally with my 
K2 and it works fine from the K3 front panel connector.  My friend 
bought the R-MH2 mic, so I thought I'd set it up, but I am having no 
luck.  Its like I'm getting RF feedback somehow.   I've got the menu 
entry MIC SEL set to FP.H BIAS, and the MIC gain setting set to 10 and 
CMP set to 0.  While in TEST mode (no RF), the ALC bumps up to about 5 
bars and my voice sounds more-or-less normal (I'm not used to listening 
to it) over the MON function. When I go out of TEST at 50w, my voice 
sounds very distorted and the power output indication on the K3 display 
doesn't follow my voice but seems to either go high (50w) or very low.  
Again, all of the above works just fine with my Kenwood mic.


The clincher is that if I transmit into a dummy load, the MH2 works 
fine.  Got to be RF feedback, right?  Why would it effect the MH2 and 
not my Kenwood mic?


Any suggestions?

73,
Randy, KS4L
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Configuration for Ducie Island Dxpedition ???

[Jim Miller]

"Eric posted this back on 17 March" - Figures, I subscribed to the reflector
on March 27.  Ordered mine on March 30.  I had read most of what I could
find before I subscribed to the reflector and was ready to order by then.
Thanks for the information.

73, Jim

- Original Message - 
From: "Gary Hvizdak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: 
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:23 PM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Configuration for Ducie Island Dxpedition ???


> At 21:04:16 EDT on Fri 25Apr 2008, Jim Miller (KG0KP) wrote ...
>
> Does anybody know the configurations of the K3s as they were used for the
> Ducie Island Dxpedition?
>
> --
>
> Jim,
>
> Eric posted this back on 17 March:
>
> K3/100 +
> KAT3 antenna tuner
> KXV3 second receive antenna option.
>
> KFL3A-250 250 Hz,   8-pole roofing filter
> KFL3A-400 400 Hz,   8-pole roofing filter
> KFL3A-1.0K 1 kHz,   8-pole roofing filter
> KFL3A-1.8K 1.8 kHz, 8-pole roofing filter
> KFL3A-2.8K 2.8 kHz, 8-pole roofing filter
>
> 73,
> Gary  KI4GGX
>
>
>

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 at auction

[John Klewer]

Gotta love capitalism.




[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

He is buying extras and reselling at a profit while the rest of us wait for 
delivery of ours

Jim K4JAF

-- Original message from Kevin Cozens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: -- 



  
Don Rasmussen wrote: 

http://tinyurl.com/56ov95 
  
Those people who have ordered a K3 have anxiously awaited its arrival and have 
very rarely given up the wait. Why are you selling yours (before it has even 
been built)? 


--
Cheers! 

Kevin. 

http://www.ve3syb.ca/ |"What are we going to do today, Borg?" 
Owner of Elecraft K2 #2172 |"Same thing we always do, Pinkutus: 
| Try to assimilate the world!" 
#include | -Pinkutus & the Borg 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 at auction

[Ian Stirling]

On Saturday 26 April 2008 12:43:57 pm Kevin Cozens wrote:

> Those people who have ordered a K3 have anxiously awaited its arrival and 
> have 
> very rarely given up the wait. Why are you selling yours (before it has even 
> been built)?
> 

On the ebay page, here's a clue ..
"Look for my other factory sealed Elecraft K3 items in future auctions."

 Making a profit on the high demand and low supply is my guess.

Ian, G4ICV, AB2GR, K2 #4962
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 at auction

[jcox123]

He is buying extras and reselling at a profit while the rest of us wait for 
delivery of ours

Jim K4JAF

-- Original message from Kevin Cozens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: 
-- 


> Don Rasmussen wrote: 
> > http://tinyurl.com/56ov95 
> 
> Those people who have ordered a K3 have anxiously awaited its arrival and 
> have 
> very rarely given up the wait. Why are you selling yours (before it has even 
> been built)? 
> 
> -- 
> Cheers! 
> 
> Kevin. 
> 
> http://www.ve3syb.ca/ |"What are we going to do today, Borg?" 
> Owner of Elecraft K2 #2172 |"Same thing we always do, Pinkutus: 
> | Try to assimilate the world!" 
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Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 at Auction,

[Charlotte & Bob Higgins]

I see your point, but he is offering a K3 today versus a K3 at some future 
delivery date. He feels a K3 today carries a premium price.


73
Bob K4LW


Don...

You are offering
"New Elecraft K3/100 Transceiver kit in factory sealed box with Warranty"

and asking
" Reserve is set at today's selling price at Elecraft K3/100 assembled. 
$2089.95"


A kit being offered at factory assembled pricing 
Did you make a mistake??


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[Elecraft] Re: K3 at Auction,

[Dave G.]

Don...

You are offering
"New Elecraft K3/100 Transceiver kit in factory sealed box with Warranty"

and asking 
" Reserve is set at today's selling price at Elecraft K3/100 assembled. 
$2089.95"

A kit being offered at factory assembled pricing 
Did you make a mistake??

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But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.

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RE: [Elecraft] K3 w/microHam w/HRD?

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Tom,

> I have tested this configuration and it works FB with N1MM 
> and WinTest on SSB and CW. 

Have you checked RTTY in N1MM Logger? 

> I have the K3 cable (from microHam) going to the MK and then 
> have the Mic cable going to the mic input on the laptop;

To receive digital audio you need the cable going from the 
"Soundcard In" jack of microKEYER to the "mic in" jack on 
the computer.  The "soundcard "mic" jack routes the microphone 
through the soundcard for DVK operation.  

> I do not get any signals on the waterfall or monitor. I have 
> selected the laptop's sound card and still nothing.

You won't since you're not getting Line Out audio to the 
computer.  Connect the computer "mic in" to the "Soundcard In" 
jack on the microKEYER. 

> Even more baffling is when I 'click' on 'CQ' the computer 
> sends the characters but the K3 only keys up with a steady 
> tone, telling me that the characters are NOT getting to the 
> K3 even though the PTT has activated xmit.

You're probably using FSK D instead of AFSK A or DATA A.  DM780 
does not support FSK.  

73, 

   ... Joe Subich, W4TV 
   microHAM America 
   http://www.microHAM-USA.com 
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM 
   [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
 
 


> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 1:35 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 w/microHam w/HRD?
> 
> 
> Hola,
> Need some help setting up the K3 with microKeyer and HRD. I 
> have the K3 
> cable (from microHam) going to the MK and then have the Mic 
> cable going 
> to the mic input on the laptop; the soundcard 'out' on the MK goes to 
> the headphone jack on the laptop. I have the Com ports configured 
> according to the MK guide. Com 1 = K3; Com 2=FSK (ptt 
> checked); Com4=CW; 
> Com5=Control (for Win-Test); Com 7= Winkey; Com 8= PTT. I have tested 
> this configuration and it works FB with N1MM and WinTest on 
> SSB and CW. 
> For everyday use and logging, I use HRD. HRD recognizes the 
> K3 with freq 
> readouts and seems to work OK. The problem I have is with the Digital 
> Master 780. I do not get any signals on the waterfall or 
> monitor. I have 
> selected the laptop's sound card and still nothing. Even more 
> baffling 
> is when I 'click' on 'CQ' the computer sends the characters 
> but the K3 
> only keys up with a steady tone, telling me that the 
> characters are NOT 
> getting to the K3 even though the PTT has activated xmit. I 
> have tried 
> using Rtty, BPSK and keyboard CW; none seem to work. I went 
> to the FAQs 
> and came up with the following for 'No sigs':
> 
> No Signals
> If you do not see any signals in the waterfall then follow 
> the steps below:
> 
> Soundcard
> Make sure you have selected the correct soundcard. To select the 
> soundcard wither:
> 
>  From the Tools menu select Program Options, then the 
> Soundcard page, or  From the View menu select Soundcard, then 
> press Options. Make sure the correct soundcard is selected 
> along with the input source. 
> For some soundcards such as the M-Audio Delta 44 and 
> SignaLink USB you 
> will not see a Source. Do not worry - if a source is not 
> displayed this 
> is because there is only one input source and no way of adjusting the 
> input level, it is fixed.
> 
> Set the default sample rate to 48 kHz - if not supported DM780 falls 
> back to 8 kHz.
> 
> Changes are applied immediately, look in the Logfile for any 
> errors. If 
> the soundcard can be started correctly you will see text similar to:
> 
> 09:21:35 Sound Thread: *** Start Input ***
> 09:21:35 Sound Thread: Opening Creative Sound Blaster PCI 
> (device ID 2) 09:21:35 Sound Thread: Frequency .: 48kHz 
> 09:21:35 Sound Thread: Buffer size ...: 24576 09:21:35 Sound 
> Thread: Oversampling ..: On
> 
> */And 'yes' I did get the above Logfile.../.
> *
> 
> If you see text similar to the above then you have opened the 
> soundcard 
> for receive. If you still do not see any signals in the waterfall:
> 
> Look at the soundcard, identify the input source where you have 
> connected your interface. This will usually be Line In (it is 
> better the 
> use Line In rather than Microphone as Line In will have a 
> flat frequency 
> response).
> In the Soundcard pane (select Soundcard from the View menu) 
> select (*) 
> RX at the bottom of the pane and  make sure that the input source is 
> selected - look at the Select button at the top of the pane - 
> this will 
> be depressed.
> The input source level is adjusted with the slider - make 
> sure this is 
> not set to zero.
> The Signal Level indicator will show a value greater than zero. You 
> don't need a very strong signal, pretty well anything will 
> do, a value 
> of just 20 is absolutely fine.
> If the input source is selected, the input slider and the 
> signal level 
> stays at zero then you are not supplying a signal to the 
> soundcard. Try 
> co

Re: [Elecraft] K3 at auction

[Kevin Cozens]

Don Rasmussen wrote:

http://tinyurl.com/56ov95


Those people who have ordered a K3 have anxiously awaited its arrival and have 
very rarely given up the wait. Why are you selling yours (before it has even 
been built)?


--
Cheers!

Kevin.

http://www.ve3syb.ca/   |"What are we going to do today, Borg?"
Owner of Elecraft K2 #2172  |"Same thing we always do, Pinkutus:
|  Try to assimilate the world!"
#include  |  -Pinkutus & the Borg

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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Katiegram received - Ordered Nov 27

[Robert Tellefsen]

Hi Al
Picked mine up yesterday.
Cost me a lot more than shipping would have,
as I had to take my xyl out to a nice restaurant
on the pier at Santa Cruz.  Very nice outing
for us, plus a new toy to play with when we
got home :-)
73, Bob N6WG

- Original Message - 
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To: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 4:54 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3: Katiegram received - Ordered Nov 27


> Received my Katiegram today.  It was ordered Nov 27.
>
> K3/100, KAT3, KBPF3, KXV3, KUSB and 500 Hz and FM filters.
>
> KRX3 and 6 kHz filter are backordered.
>
> I'm going to take the 3-hour drive down to Aptos and pick it up when
> they tell me it's ready.  Hey, it saves $20.40.  :=)
>
> Al N1AL
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Re: [Elecraft] Another CW question (was: CW Mistakes)

[DW Holtman]

This is a great thread. Beats the hell out of 100 E-Mails over 3 days 
because someone is not happy with an Elecraft rig and gives it a 4.0 at 
E-Ham.


Best,
DW Holtman
WB7SSN

- Original Message - 
From: "Ron D'Eau Claire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "'elecraft Reflector'" 
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 9:10 AM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Another CW question (was: CW Mistakes)


Brian wrote:

I am finding this discussion on CW
mistakes to be WAY off-topic for this list but WAY useful too.

-
With respect, I don't think it's "off-topic":

The list moderator, Eric, as repeatedly said that anything to do with
getting on the air and operating on the Ham bands is *on topic* for this
list. Especially if it's something one might do with an Elecraft product, it
has always been welcome. That has certainly been the case over the eight
years I've followed the discussions here.

Some topics take on a life of their own and start going "around in circles",
and in those cases Eric will, eventually, call a halt to it. And he's quick
to step on posts that seem impolite or which criticize others, which I
greatly appreciate.

I agree with you, Brian; such discussions can be "WAY useful too" which I
why I read them, sometimes participate in them, and always appreciate that
they are welcome here.

Ron AC7AC

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RE: [Elecraft] (no subject)

[Chuck Gehring]

Steve,
The KX1 uses the existing LED.  Tom has some great directions, follow the
link.
http://www.n0ss.net/k6xx_cw_tun_ind_smd_v2_assy-align_kx1_ver.pdf

73 K2CG
Chuck Gehring

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of STEPHEN W BANKS
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2008 10:31 AM
To: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] (no subject)

Hello Everyone,

Recently I purchased two of the LED CW Indicator kits through the Eastern PA
QRP Club.  I THINK - - but now I'm not sure - - that the kit is designed to
install in either/both my K2 and in my KX1 rigs.  

In looking over the kit and my KX1, I can't see which button the LED
installs in, or if it's intended to be situated elsewhere.  Is the idea is
to pick one of the three buttons and drill it?  The K2 is no problem as I
received a drilled new button for it, but the KX1 has me guessing.  Tom
Hammond's website has a couple of photos of the completed indicator in place
just prior to buttoning up the KX1, but nowhere is the finished installation
shown that I can see.

Maybe I misunderstood the intent of the kit.  If it is designed to be used
in the KX1, can anyone steer me to where the indicator LED installs?  Does
it peek out of a newly drilled chassis hole someplace?  If so, where?

Any help would sure be appreciated.

Thanks es 73...

Steve Banks
K0PQ
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/10 Power Meter Anomaly in data mode

[G4ILO]

Ken K3IU wrote:
> 
> I tried using MixW and PSK31 (DATA A mode on K3) just now and at first 
> saw somewhat you describe, however, when I reduced the Line In gain (MIC 
> control on front panel) I easily controlled the power out.With 5 watts 
> commanded on the K3 power control, Tune mode in MixW and a line gain of 
> about 18, 5 watts displays on the K3 and the external power meter. Now 
> when I click on the CQ button in MixW (F2), the K3 display still shows 
> about 5 watts and the external power meter shows a fluctuating power out 
> of 2.5 - 5 watts as the PSK signal is sent. I don't see a problem with 
> the power out display at all on my K3.
> 

You are correct that the K3 power meter reads OK on a pure tone, and the
output is limited to the value set by the power control. What is surprising
is that it can read much higher when transmitting actual modulated signal,
and you can vary this level by varying the audio input level. Perhaps is
displaying PEP rather than average power. But I would have expected that if
I set the power control to 5W the K3 meter would continue to show 5W
whatever the input signal, when in fact it can show a lot more.

If I first set the input level using a pure tone and increase the drive
until I get just 5W then when I send a modulated signal the external power
meter hovers around 2.5-3W, which is as you would expect, but the K3 meter
is still showing about 5W. And the K3 meter reading can be increased still
further by increasing the drive level, which is not as I would expect. It is
as if the ALC is not working to limit the power. I know it won't help the
linearity but that is beside the point in this context. If you set the power
control to 5W you don't expect to see the meter showing 10W.

-
Julian, G4ILO  K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392
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RE: [Elecraft] K3/Mac OSX firmware download seems stuck

[Dick Dievendorff]

It appears that the K3 Utility is not communicating with the K3.

Try the Ports tab, "Test Communications" and you should get an informational
screen indicating that the K3 Utility is communicating with the K3 at the
same baud rate as you see when you examine the K3's CONFIG:RS-232 menu
setting.  The warning screen may indicate that the device your USB to Serial
port adapter is connected to is just echoing whatever it sees, and that
probably isn't a K3 with operational firmware in it.

Check any port address choices you have to verify that the USB to Serial
adapter port address is right.  If you can't get through "test
communications", you won't be able to load firmware.

I'll copy David Fleming, the author of the Mac K3 Utility, on this note.



Dick, K6KR


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Subject: [Elecraft] K3/Mac OSX firmware download seems stuck 

My K3 (just received) came with a note that said to download the  
latest firmware before using it.
Config menu says uC 1.78 / FW REV 5

I got through most of the process, but it won't finish. Here is the  
report from the K3 Utility:

08:47:53 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps.
08:49:08 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load.
08:51:18 Connecting to ftp.elecraft.com. Please be patient, this takes  
a few seconds.
08:51:29 Connected to Elecraft server.
08:51:41 Copying files to "Windy HD:Users:windy:Library:Application  
Support:Elecraft:K3 Firmware:"
08:51:53 "hmcu0178.hex" verification succeeded
08:51:58 "TBOOT7.HEX" verification succeeded
08:52:09 "HDSP0158.HEX" verification succeeded
08:52:19 "HAUX0155.HEX" verification succeeded
08:52:36 "DTBL0008.HEX" verification succeeded
08:52:42 Copied "K3UtilityVersionInfo.txt" from Elecraft
08:52:48 Copied "hfwnotes.rtf" from Elecraft
08:52:48 Copied 7 files from Elecraft to "Windy  
HD:Users:windy:Library:Application Support:Elecraft:K3 Firmware:"
08:52:50 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load.
08:52:50 Ready
08:54:42 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load.
08:59:16 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps.


That's as far as it will go after pressing "Send All New Firmware to  
K3".

  I'm using the KUSB adapter between my Mac (with current OSX) and the  
K3. K3 is turned on. I don't see any clues in any instructions about  
anything else I'm supposed to do.

It's Saturday, so the factory isn't open.

?
Windy
K3 S/N 764
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[Elecraft] K3/Mac OSX firmware download seems stuck

[KM5Q]

PS. Now I think it DID work!

After my attempt, I checked the Config menu. Ity says uC 1.78 / FW REV 5

The Utility says 1.78 IS the current MCU version.

So I think it worked, but the "waiting" statement is misleading and  
the Utility gave me no confirmation of success.


Comments from OSX users welcome.

Meanwhile, back to the shack!
Windy
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Unlocking Tx limits

[oe9fwv]

hi Max, 


zl4vv wrote:
> 
> I have just unlocked the tx limits on K3 #194 and can confirm that the ATU
> TUNE function works ok on 5.680, the frequency of our Amateur Radio
> Emergency Corp.
> 
> 

I would like to do the same but how?
our emergency frequencies are wide spread over the whole bands.


73! de Werner OE9FWV

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Re: [Elecraft] KRX3

[oe9fwv]

hi Howard, 


Howard Klein wrote:
> 
> Considering the length of time I plan on using the K3, a few days or weeks
> longer or even months would be time well spent.
> Howard
> K2HK
> HK
> 
> 

they said they will be shipping a first bunch of KRX3 and then see how they
perform in the field and when there are no more problems to be solved, the
missing units will be sent. I am waiting for my KRX3 too. I agree with your
last words and I think Elecraft does what is possible to give us a product
which satisfies our and their expectations. I have always felt informed
about problems, progress and also delivery time. In the meantime I try to
learn and enjoy the K3RX1 ;-)


73! de Werner OE9FWV



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[Elecraft] K3/Mac OSX firmware download seems stuck

[KM5Q]

My K3 (just received) came with a note that said to download the  
latest firmware before using it.

Config menu says uC 1.78 / FW REV 5

I got through most of the process, but it won't finish. Here is the  
report from the K3 Utility:


08:47:53 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps.
08:49:08 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load.
08:51:18 Connecting to ftp.elecraft.com. Please be patient, this takes  
a few seconds.

08:51:29 Connected to Elecraft server.
08:51:41 Copying files to "Windy HD:Users:windy:Library:Application  
Support:Elecraft:K3 Firmware:"

08:51:53 "hmcu0178.hex" verification succeeded
08:51:58 "TBOOT7.HEX" verification succeeded
08:52:09 "HDSP0158.HEX" verification succeeded
08:52:19 "HAUX0155.HEX" verification succeeded
08:52:36 "DTBL0008.HEX" verification succeeded
08:52:42 Copied "K3UtilityVersionInfo.txt" from Elecraft
08:52:48 Copied "hfwnotes.rtf" from Elecraft
08:52:48 Copied 7 files from Elecraft to "Windy  
HD:Users:windy:Library:Application Support:Elecraft:K3 Firmware:"

08:52:50 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load.
08:52:50 Ready
08:54:42 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load.
08:59:16 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps.


That's as far as it will go after pressing "Send All New Firmware to  
K3".


 I'm using the KUSB adapter between my Mac (with current OSX) and the  
K3. K3 is turned on. I don't see any clues in any instructions about  
anything else I'm supposed to do.


It's Saturday, so the factory isn't open.

?
Windy
K3 S/N 764
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Re: [Elecraft] Cost of Fully loaded K3

[Kevin Cozens]

Dave G. wrote:

I started wondering just how much a FULLY loaded K3 would cost...
Stuffing a K3 with EVERYTHING(!) including 10 top-of-the-line roofing 
filters in Kit-form I came up with $4469.65 + shipping

Or about $2,000 less than one IC-7700
Both of which are way beyond my budget...


Following up on the above slightly old message...

I went through pricing of a K3 myself a while ago. A base machine was going to 
run me a little over $2,000 but when I added all the "nice to have" features I 
 wound up at around $4,000. This is also more than I am able/willing to spend 
on a radio at the moment. If it turns out that the general coverage receive 
option makes it a very good shortwave radio, I would consider selling one or 
two of my shortwave radios with a K3 that I can also use for ham radio.


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[Elecraft] (no subject)

[STEPHEN W BANKS]

Hello Everyone,

Recently I purchased two of the LED CW Indicator kits through the Eastern PA 
QRP Club.  I THINK - - but now I'm not sure - - that the kit is designed to 
install in either/both my K2 and in my KX1 rigs.  

In looking over the kit and my KX1, I can't see which button the LED installs 
in, or if it's intended to be situated elsewhere.  Is the idea is to pick one 
of the three buttons and drill it?  The K2 is no problem as I received a 
drilled new button for it, but the KX1 has me guessing.  Tom Hammond's website 
has a couple of photos of the completed indicator in place just prior to 
buttoning up the KX1, but nowhere is the finished installation shown that I can 
see.

Maybe I misunderstood the intent of the kit.  If it is designed to be used in 
the KX1, can anyone steer me to where the indicator LED installs?  Does it peek 
out of a newly drilled chassis hole someplace?  If so, where?

Any help would sure be appreciated.

Thanks es 73...

Steve Banks
K0PQ
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[Elecraft] K3 at auction

[Don Rasmussen]

http://tinyurl.com/56ov95

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[Elecraft] KRX3

[Howard Klein]

Subject: [Elecraft] RE: Preview of coming attractions.To: 
elecraft@mailman.qth.net  Wouldn't the KRX3 be considered a "coming 
attraction"? No word on its status as of today, the 25th, and the projected 
"shiping" date. Was this just a carrot being dangled in front of those who have 
waited almost a year? I would hope not, but. I believe the KRX3 was being 
offered along with the K3 last year at about this time.yes? Patience is one 
thing, but when it's the same old thing over and over it becomes frustrating. 
At the very least we should have seen an update today. I for one would prefer 
to wait and have a more perfect product. Considering the length of time I plan 
on using the K3, a few days or weeks longer or even months would be time well 
spent.
Howard
K2HK
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RE: [Elecraft] Another CW question (was: CW Mistakes)

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Brian wrote:

I am finding this discussion on CW  
mistakes to be WAY off-topic for this list but WAY useful too.

-
With respect, I don't think it's "off-topic": 

The list moderator, Eric, as repeatedly said that anything to do with
getting on the air and operating on the Ham bands is *on topic* for this
list. Especially if it's something one might do with an Elecraft product, it
has always been welcome. That has certainly been the case over the eight
years I've followed the discussions here.

Some topics take on a life of their own and start going "around in circles",
and in those cases Eric will, eventually, call a halt to it. And he's quick
to step on posts that seem impolite or which criticize others, which I
greatly appreciate. 

I agree with you, Brian; such discussions can be "WAY useful too" which I
why I read them, sometimes participate in them, and always appreciate that
they are welcome here. 

Ron AC7AC

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Re: [Elecraft] Another CW question (was: CW Mistakes)

[Rick Kunath]

Comments inline...

On Saturday 26 April 2008 10:39:33 am Brian Lloyd wrote:

> I do have the ARRL operating manual and I am using that to start to
> guide the kids through proper procedures. On voice they have cue cards
> with pieces of the QSO they can use; i.e. how to call CQ, how to
> answer a call, how to give a signal report, how to "brag" the station,
> how to clear, etc.; and that has helped them a lot. I bet that cue
> cards for a CW QSO would be really helpful to noobs as well. Put the
> most-used abbreviations and Q-sigs on there for reference.

Yes, a good idea. I used that many times with new ops. Another thing that 
helps them get over the on-air jitters is having an experienced op sitting 
somewhere else in the room reading the mail. Then they can relax and ask the 
occasional, what did he say? question to the other op in the room, it lets 
them relax and enjoy the QSO. It isn't long and they won't need the crutch.

> My question concerns the use of Farnsworth sending on-the-air, i.e.
> sending the letters at a much faster speed than the overall rate and
> then inserting greater spacing between letters and words. Is that an
> OK-practice for working new CW ops or should I have the kids slow down
> the keyer so that all intra-element, intra-word, and inter-word
> spacing is proper?

Yes. Character spacing needs to be right for proper sent CW. So set the keyer 
spacing and timing for the speed in question. Still, think about a hand key.

 I have used the Farnsworth method in teaching CW before, and it is faster as 
far as getting to the speed you used to need to get a ticket and get the CW 
testing done with. But if you really understand CW, the plateaus that all of 
us who learned the old fashioned way had to go through were just learning the 
language of CW at the different speeds. If you learned it right it was about 
the sound of the character, the rhythm of it, and not anything else. That 
changes as the speed changes. So anyone learning via Farnsworth spacing, 
can't necessarily slow down and operate anywhere in between with out going 
through the learning experience eventually. It's easier I think after you 
know CW faster. But you really don't know 20 wpm CW if you space it down to 8 
wpm via Farnsworth. 

As for me, it's choppy and disconnected. I don't like to listen to it. I'll 
QSO an op like that, but I won't enjoy it as much as properly spaced CW. Even 
slow, properly spaced CW just flows along.

> As soon as they can send/copy 5WPM I plan to push them to actually get
> on-the-air to have some CW QSOs. I want to be sure I am giving them
> good advice.

Yes, that's the best. For me and those I've taught, I don't recommend using a 
keyer until the speed is over about 15 wpm, with real spacing. Part of the 
whole experience is knowing how to send by hand, and at slower speeds that 
just works best and is less nerve wracking with a hand key. There are a lot 
less mistakes in sending that way too. And it helps avoid sending too fast, 
faster than you can receive. Having to learn a keyer and making tons of 
sending mistakes is just something else a new CW op doesn't need to worry 
about.

Get them on the air and start having nice slow QSOs with properly spaced CW 
and the speed will go up on it's own. You give me a CQ from a slow sender 
using a hand key, and he'll get an answer from me every time. No matter how 
long it takes to complete the QSO.

Rick Kunath, k9ao
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[Elecraft] K3 - That sacred date

[jpk5lad]

While reading through the daily archive collection, a 
funny thought occurred to me.  
It looks like everyone who has ordered and is waiting 
for their new K3 can tell you the exact date they 
ordered their transceiver, perhaps some to the the 
very hour.  I wondered if you asked them their 
wedding anniversary, if they could respond as 
quickly with that date?  Maybe so, it just seemed that 
the date it was ordered is burned into their skull.

I'm not being critical, I ordered mine on January 4 at 
about 4:15 in the afternoon and I'm in the same boat 
as everybody else who is anxiously awaiting.  It's 
getting closer.

73,
Jim - K5LAD

PS - Wedding anniversary - Jan. 18, 1964 and I 
didn't have to look inside my ring.


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[Elecraft] "Professional" Morse (WAS: CW Mistakes)

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Along the idea of this thread (and Frank, it's all good advice but the only
IMPORTANT advice is to get on the air, no matter how shaky, not matter how
much you stumble, and start having fun!) I ran across something that
reminded me of the frequent discussions about 'good' CW here. 

Commercial stations are often held up as some example to strive for in
sending crisp code anyone can read. 

IMX, a good operator - especially a commercial operator - is one who can
read any darn fist that ever hammered at a key, no matter how bad. 

For those of you who are interested and who can do a 11 mbyte download,
click on the link below and listen to the CW sent here by professional
operators. It's all commercial stuff from the heyday of Morse, if not CW,
because most of it is not CW but spark. Good old quenched spark
transmissions from ships to shore and ship to ship from the 1920's. Simple
stuff. Traffic lists (lists of calls, etc.) and some messages/news, but I
wonder how many of today's operators can copy those fists or even tell the
dits from the dahs. 

And there's a sample of what the 600 meter marine band sounded like on a
typical receiver of the time. Talk about QRM, but it wasn't a serious
problem for those ops most of the time. 

It's a audio file created by W5JN of the OOTC (the really OLD, old timer's
club). 

http://www.ootc.us/W5JN%20QCWA%20Ch41.mp3

He provides some narration and a few hints about what you're hearing during
the ten minute program. 

Ron AC7AC

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[Elecraft] Another CW question (was: CW Mistakes)

[Brian Lloyd]

To be very honest, I have not used CW much. I used it a bit when I got  
my first tech ticket in 1976 but not much since then. Now I find  
myself teaching it to my students. I am finding this discussion on CW  
mistakes to be WAY off-topic for this list but WAY useful too.


I do have the ARRL operating manual and I am using that to start to  
guide the kids through proper procedures. On voice they have cue cards  
with pieces of the QSO they can use; i.e. how to call CQ, how to  
answer a call, how to give a signal report, how to "brag" the station,  
how to clear, etc.; and that has helped them a lot. I bet that cue  
cards for a CW QSO would be really helpful to noobs as well. Put the  
most-used abbreviations and Q-sigs on there for reference.


My question concerns the use of Farnsworth sending on-the-air, i.e.  
sending the letters at a much faster speed than the overall rate and  
then inserting greater spacing between letters and words. Is that an  
OK-practice for working new CW ops or should I have the kids slow down  
the keyer so that all intra-element, intra-word, and inter-word  
spacing is proper?


As soon as they can send/copy 5WPM I plan to push them to actually get  
on-the-air to have some CW QSOs. I want to be sure I am giving them  
good advice.


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Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com



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[Elecraft] Katiegram received for order 11/30/07

[Dick Green WC1M]

KRX3 and KFL3A-1.8 still backordered.

 

73, Dick WC1M

 

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[Elecraft] K3 #811 in process

[Robert Tellefsen]

Picked up my K3/10 at Aptos yesterday, and had a quick
look at the facilities, then hurried home to begin
assembly.

About half done now, should finish today and be on
the air by evening.
 
For those that are tracking, s/n is 811.

Still backordered--KXR3, KDVR and 1.8 kHz filter.

73, Bob N6WG

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[Elecraft] K2 - FL2 FL3 FL4 mute

[IK5WWP]

During this days on my K2 with the KSB2 and KNB2 options installed a strange
fault appear some time.
I am on LSB (or USB) with the FL1 OP1 filter engaged and when I switch to
FL2 FL3 FL4 the receiver became mute ...
Cicling again to FL1 the receiver return to life.
To make the FL2 - FL3 - FL4 work I have to give a little shock to the radio.
I have already cheched a a big quantity of solder joint without success ...
maybe a Xtal shortned to ground ?
Any idea ??
Thank you and 73,
Lorenzo IK5WWP.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 #656 alive

[Don Wilhelm]

Werner,

The bandwidth displayed is the audio bandwidth.  A double sideband (AM) 
signal with an RF or IF bandwidth of 6 kHz will contain only 3 kHz of 
audio bandwidth.  That is an inherent characteristic of the modulation 
method, not any limitation imposed by the K3.


To obtain 6 kHz audio bandwidth for an AM signal requires a 12 kHz IF 
filter - the FM filter will do that, but the firmware to support it has 
not been released yet - I believe it is coming soon.


OTOH, an SSB signal can contain an audio bandwidth equal to the IF 
bandwidth.


73,
Don W3FPR

Dr. Werner Furlan wrote:
Next question: when I am in AM mode, the bandwidth shows 3.00 with FL2 
enabled. With LSB it shows 6.00. btw, it sound great!



73! de Werner OE9FWV

  

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[Elecraft] K3 #656 alive

[Dr. Werner Furlan]

hi all, 

I am glad to tell you that I finished building my K3. I admire the work of all 
who made this great piece of engineering possible. Building was easy and 
quick, after building a K2+KAT100+KPA100 it was more like playing with 
Lego.
(my 10 years old son had fun helping me sorting and unpacking parts, fitting 
pieces together and looking for nuts and washers on the ground)
No part was missing. 

There are some questions left. The first one:
I have a FM Filter, AM Filter, 2.7 Filter, 2.1 Filter and 500 Hz Filter.
I could find a Frequency offset on the 2.7 and 500 hz Filter but not on the 
others. Does this mean there is no offset?

Next question: when I am in AM mode, the bandwidth shows 3.00 with FL2 
enabled. With LSB it shows 6.00. btw, it sound great!


73! de Werner OE9FWV

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/10 Power Meter Anomaly in data mode

[Ken K3IU]

G'morning Julian:

I tried using MixW and PSK31 (DATA A mode on K3) just now and at first 
saw somewhat you describe, however, when I reduced the Line In gain (MIC 
control on front panel) I easily controlled the power out.With 5 watts 
commanded on the K3 power control, Tune mode in MixW and a line gain of 
about 18, 5 watts displays on the K3 and the external power meter. Now 
when I click on the CQ button in MixW (F2), the K3 display still shows 
about 5 watts and the external power meter shows a fluctuating power out 
of 2.5 - 5 watts as the PSK signal is sent. I don't see a problem with 
the power out display at all on my K3.


73,
Ken K3IU
K3 #202


G4ILO wrote:

I haven't done any data modes operating recently so I have only just noticed
an apparent anomaly in the K3 power output display that presumably has
occurred since the last firmware update. The meter reading on the K3/10
shows nearly full scale when 5W is selected on the power control. An
external power meter shows the correct power is being radiated, so it is
definitely an issue with the meter display, which does show the correct
reading on key down in CW mode, or when tuning.

Has anyone else noticed this? Only my magnetic loop control unit has a power
meter that is permanently in circuit when operating so for other antennas I
do rely on the K3 power meter to confirm that I am running the correct
amount of power output.

-
Julian, G4ILO  K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/10 Power Meter Anomaly in data mode

[Ken K3IU]

G4ILO wrote:

I haven't done any data modes operating recently so I have only just noticed
an apparent anomaly in the K3 power output display that presumably has
occurred since the last firmware update. The meter reading on the K3/10
shows nearly full scale when 5W is selected on the power control. An
external power meter shows the correct power is being radiated, so it is
definitely an issue with the meter display, which does show the correct
reading on key down in CW mode, or when tuning.

Has anyone else noticed this? Only my magnetic loop control unit has a power
meter that is permanently in circuit when operating so for other antennas I
do rely on the K3 power meter to confirm that I am running the correct
amount of power output.

-
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[Elecraft] NEW UPDATE FOR K3

[GW0SYN]

I LOVE MY K3. COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHEN WE ARE GOING TO GET NEW UPDATES? 
GW0SYN K3 SERIAL NUMBER IS 00143
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Re: [Elecraft] CW Mistakes

[N2EY]

In a message dated 4/25/08 8:08:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
writes:


> 2) Letting a self-important bad operator discourage you because he/she 
> can't
> or won't QRS to your speed or tells you that you don't have the skills to
> get on CW, or to operate on a specific band. (I worked a guy who told me he
> never used 20 meter CW because he was told by some idiot that it was a
> expert operator's band and folks there didn't tolerate anything less!) 

It seems to me that a true "expert" is able to operate effectively at both 
low and high speeds, with both experienced and inexperienced operators at the 
other end.

So if someone won't/can't QRS for a beginner, it says more about that 
person's skills than it does about the beginner.

IMHO

73 de Jim, N2EY


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[Elecraft] K3/10 Power Meter Anomaly in data mode

[G4ILO]

I haven't done any data modes operating recently so I have only just noticed
an apparent anomaly in the K3 power output display that presumably has
occurred since the last firmware update. The meter reading on the K3/10
shows nearly full scale when 5W is selected on the power control. An
external power meter shows the correct power is being radiated, so it is
definitely an issue with the meter display, which does show the correct
reading on key down in CW mode, or when tuning.

Has anyone else noticed this? Only my magnetic loop control unit has a power
meter that is permanently in circuit when operating so for other antennas I
do rely on the K3 power meter to confirm that I am running the correct
amount of power output.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Unlocking Tx limits

[David Woolley (E.L)]

Max Kempson wrote:

I have just unlocked the tx limits on K3 #194 and can confirm that the ATU
TUNE function works ok on 5.680, the frequency of our Amateur Radio
Emergency Corp.


I would have thought that the real issue with working out of band is 
that you become responsible for spectral purity compliance, so you need 
instrumentation that can actually measure spurious outputs, whereas, 
when operating in band, the system is certified not to violate such limits.


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[Elecraft] K3 Power setting in transverter mode

[Ron Meiring]

The power setting in transverter mode drives me nuts.
I set it up corectly, change band, come back to the transverter band.
Result. I have to set it up again.
Not only that, but every time I forget, it trips my amp.
I'm planning to build one of these fet PA's with an BLF369 (500-600W) 
on 2m. But the K3 will kill it with this software :-(
Elecraft please HELP.

Ron VK4KDD


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Re: [Elecraft] CW Mistakes

[GW0ETF]

Just one thing I can think of that hasn't already been mentioned:-

...Try to avoid the temptation of sending from a pre-written sheet of words;
that way you send from your head just like speaking normally and inter-word
spaces appear naturally. Sending from a sheet of words will probably cause
you send everything in one long string with no gaps - and that, even after
many years of cw still gives me loads of problems copying. 

Some have said listen to a few cw contacts on air to get the hang of things
- I would say listen to loads, and loads and loads of contacts and you will
learn lots. I still listen after 20+ years to improve my reading etc, you
should never stop.

.and no-one never makes mistakes..

73 and have fun ofcourse,

Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF

Frank MacDonell wrote:
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> Before I get on the air. What are some of the most common errors for
> beginning CW Operators. Thanks
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[Elecraft] Portable CW paddles for K2?

[Dave G4AON]

Kristinn

For several years I have used the Palm Mini Paddles while portable, they 
are a little "soft" but have the huge advantage of sliding into the 
aluminium housing for protection while travelling. At home I use a 
Schurr Profi-2 paddle and find the Palm just as nice to use. If you want 
to key a rig which lacks the nice internal keyers found in Elecraft 
rigs, the Palm Code Cube is good if a little expensive.


The Palm products are available in Europe from http://www.qrpproject.de/ 
or http://www.wsplc.com/


73 Dave, G4AON
K1 #1154, K2 #1892, K3/100 #80


My K2 #6425 is now up and running, and I need good, light/small portable
iambic paddles for the upcoming summer trips. Are there any good
recommendations?

Candidates I have been looking at include:
- Palm Mini Paddles (http://www.morsex.com/palm)
- Paddlette PK1 (http://www.paddlette.com/pkproduct.htm)
- Paddlette BP (http://www.paddlette.com/bpproduct.htm)

Does anyone have experience, or even comparison on these or others that
would be suitable for portable operation? My preference for "feel" is that
the I prefer "harder/metallic" touch when making contact over "softer"
touch, that I have found with some paddles.

73 - Kristinn, TF3KX
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Re: [Elecraft] CW Mistakes

[David Pratt]

In a recent message, Frank MacDonell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...

Before I get on the air. What are some of the most common errors for
beginning CW Operators. Thanks


The biggest mistake, Frank, is not going on the air and having QSOs on 
the key.  Once you have learnt the code alphabet go on the air and work 
someone (maybe a local friend) and practice in that way. Eventually, 
your speed build up and you will feel more and more confident. Without 
realising it, you will be having contacts at 20wpm.


One of the misconceptions is that you have to get up to speed before 
daring to put your CW on the air.  One reads so many times about people 
"working on their Morse" and continue working on SSB until they get up 
to speed.  They will fail, and will be "working on their Morse" for many 
months (or even years) to come.


Plug in your key, Frank, and have a QSO.

73

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