Re: [Elecraft] K3 Microphone
Garry I have been getting excellent ssb results recently using a Computer mic. Just plug it in the rear mic socket and select rear connector, Hi with Bias, if drive level is too high try rP.L bIAS instead of rP.H bIAS pretty much ANY computer mic will do. The one I use currently I bought on Ebay for a pound. Mics for the ham radio market are in the main all about marketing, if it works ok on Skype it'll work ok on the K3 Enjoy your K3, Mine prompted the sale of the Icom 7800 73 Brendan EI6IZ On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:13:54 +1000, "Gary Gregory" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi All, > > I got really excited when the K3 turned up in the post. I suppose you > cannot > imagine the look on my face when I opened it all up and lifted all the > contents onto the bench in the shack and discovered that my K3 arrived > without a microphone. > > I know, read the order form fully next time. > > Welll for 3 grand, I didn't think I had to order and pay extra for a fist > mic. Kinda took the excitement right out of my sails. > > I live in what is called "Outback" queensland, Australia, not the place > where I can find a spare Microphone laying around unused. The testing will > have to wait a week or so now till i find a Mic. > > gary > VK4WT > ___ > 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 -- Don‘t complain. Nobody will understand. Or care. And certainly don‘t try to fix the situation yourself. It‘s dangerous. Leave it to a highly untrained, unqualified, expendable professional. ___ 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
RES: [Elecraft] RTTY ON K3 - PY5EG
Hi folks If some of the users of the K3 has experience on RTTY I kindly ask a step by step instruction. I normaly use the MixW2 on my MarkV. Best regards Oms PY5EG -Mensagem original- De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] nome de py5eg Enviada em: segunda-feira, 28 de abril de 2008 16:03 Para: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Assunto: [Elecraft] RTTY ON K3 - PY5EG Hi Folks: Somebody could explain how to operate RTTY via computer with the K3 using MixW2? Thanks in advance Oms PY5EG ___ 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 sn 709 Data questions
Hi Slowly working my way through the modes - K3 with Navigator and K3 cable. Various data pgrms that work fine with TS-2000. I read the manual and data mode DATA A is supposed a good for all - I hear the tones but no transmission - the TX light comes on. mode 31 PSK works -= tones, TX light, and TX. none of the other modes put out a signal. What am I missing please? tnx 73 John VE3NFK -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-sn-709-Data-questions-tp16980641p16980641.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] K3/10 mojo - discovered the source.
A couple of nights ago, I was calling CQ on CW. No takers. Then, I heard my call rising out of the band noise. "N1AS DE UU1AZ K". Whoa, hold the phone, get outta here! A DX station called ME. I'm only running 10 watts to a vertical and he answered MY CQ? Must be the Mojo. Well, turns out it was more than that. He is an SKCC guy and was actively searching for new numbers from other SKCC members like me. His antenna is, and I quote, "full size 4 element yagi, 42 meters up". That's high. Oh yea, we were on 40 meters. Imagine the size of that antenna system. He sent me an MP3 recording of part of our QSO. It was an absolute hoot to hear my signal from a few thousand miles away. It didn't sound so good though and his side tone sounded nasty. I asked what rig he was using. "FT1000MP". Oh, that explains a bit :-) So it appears that part of the secret of the Mojo is to work a person with an antenna the size of Rhode Island, high enough that 747s have to fly around it. It was sure a lot of fun! 73! - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - ___ 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] RTTY ON K3 - PY5EG
Oms, I feel bad about not answering your request since I've extensively used a pair of K3s in RTTY contesting. However, I've never seen or used MixW, so I have no experience in what the specific setup steps might be. The first question is whether MixW runs AFSK or FSK transmission and what your desire is. Then, other questions follow. I know of at least one other K3 user on this list who uses MixW, so hopefully he will speak up. 73, Ed - W0YK > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of py5eg > Sent: Wednesday, 30 April, 2008 04:19 > To: py5eg; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: RES: [Elecraft] RTTY ON K3 - PY5EG > > > Hi folks > If some of the users of the K3 has experience on RTTY I > kindly ask a step by step instruction. > I normaly use the MixW2 on my MarkV. > Best regards > Oms PY5EG > > > -Mensagem original- > De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] nome de py5eg > Enviada em: segunda-feira, 28 de abril de 2008 16:03 > Para: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Assunto: [Elecraft] RTTY ON K3 - PY5EG > > > Hi Folks: > Somebody could explain how to operate RTTY via computer with > the K3 using MixW2? > Thanks in advance > Oms PY5EG ___ 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 SSB TX issues
Hello there from VK2, K3#685 is going, however I could do with advice on certain matters. The set is basic 10W with no options and 5 pole 2.7KHz only, in filter slot 3. Receive is excellent, or should I say, outstanding. All controls and menus seem to function correctly. DC supply is big set of batteries. Around 12 -13V. Questions: 1. What mike settings should be used with mikes MH2, MD2 and pro-set (I have all 3). Presume they should all have bias on, but does L/H refer to mike impedance or hi/low mic gain? Asking because in an on-air test, listeners reported severe audio distortion. 2. What does the monitor level setting actually do? It does not seem to vary the audio level much? Distortion was also heard while self monitoring. 3. I have HL-200BDx amp, any problem with connecting key out to ACC2 amp input with RCA cable? eg could an earth loop or a short be created? 4. After trying various configs/menu settings, distortion on monitor seems to have gone, though audio sounds a bit electronic. Any experiences of intermittent problems like this, or any advice on set-up & testing? Thanks, Chris VK2LCD ___ 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] K3/10 mojo - discovered the source.
Keith and All, Yes--one of the speakers at Ozarkcon casually commented that your antenna needs to be bigger than your house I love that line! Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: "Darwin, Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:51 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3/10 mojo - discovered the source. A couple of nights ago, I was calling CQ on CW. No takers. Then, I heard my call rising out of the band noise. "N1AS DE UU1AZ K". Whoa, hold the phone, get outta here! A DX station called ME. I'm only running 10 watts to a vertical and he answered MY CQ? Must be the Mojo. Well, turns out it was more than that. He is an SKCC guy and was actively searching for new numbers from other SKCC members like me. His antenna is, and I quote, "full size 4 element yagi, 42 meters up". That's high. Oh yea, we were on 40 meters. Imagine the size of that antenna system. He sent me an MP3 recording of part of our QSO. It was an absolute hoot to hear my signal from a few thousand miles away. It didn't sound so good though and his side tone sounded nasty. I asked what rig he was using. "FT1000MP". Oh, that explains a bit :-) So it appears that part of the secret of the Mojo is to work a person with an antenna the size of Rhode Island, high enough that 747s have to fly around it. It was sure a lot of fun! 73! - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - ___ 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] RTTY ON K3 - PY5EG
Ed Muns, W0YK wrote: > > Oms, I feel bad about not answering your request since I've extensively > used > a pair of K3s in RTTY contesting. However, I've never seen or used MixW, > so > I have no experience in what the specific setup steps might be. The first > question is whether MixW runs AFSK or FSK transmission and what your > desire > is. Then, other questions follow. > > I know of at least one other K3 user on this list who uses MixW, so > hopefully he will speak up. > > I used to use MixW when I used Windows, but balked at the request for a "step-by-step" setup. As far as I can see, setting up MixW with the K3 should be no harder than with any other radio. You just need the serial cable for CAT, which you already have for firmware uploads, and a pair of audio cables between line in and headphone out and the corresponding sockets on the back of the K3. Despite the suggestion in another thread that a 10:1 attenuator is needed for the TX audio drive from the PC, I haven't needed one. The K3 should be placed in DATA A mode. In other words, AFSK will be used. MixW does not support the K3 (unless this has been added in the latest version) so you would have to select K2 (NB this appears under Kenwood!.) There may be an issue with the frequency display, as I seem to recall the K2 is not consistent with the Kenwood radios (which MixW's Elecraft support is based on) in the sidebands it uses in data mode, and I don't know if the K3 is consistent with the K2 either, but if you notice a problem try telling the software the K3 is a TS-2000. - Julian, G4ILO K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/RTTY-ON-K3---PY5EG-tp16946058p16982422.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 Microphone
-Original Message- Well for 3 grand, I didn't think I had to order and pay extra for a fist mic. Kinda took the excitement right out of my sails. - I guess most new rigs come with mics, ea? The only radios I've ever bought new were the K2 and K3 and I'm glad neither came with a mic. I'm a CW guy and I don't want to pay for a mic that won't get used. Don't most people who are going to use SSB end up with a better mic anyway? Maybe not, maybe many use the one that came with the rig. - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - ___ 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] K3/10 mojo - discovered the source.
Darwin, Keith wrote: > > A couple of nights ago, I was calling CQ on CW. No takers. Then, I > heard my call rising out of the band noise. "N1AS DE UU1AZ K". > Whoa, hold the phone, get outta here! A DX station called ME. I'm only > running 10 watts to a vertical and he answered MY CQ? > > Must be the Mojo. > > Well, turns out it was more than that. He is an SKCC guy and was > actively searching for new numbers from other SKCC members like me. His > antenna is, and I quote, "full size 4 element yagi, 42 meters up". > That's high. Oh yea, we were on 40 meters. Imagine the size of that > antenna system. > > He sent me an MP3 recording of part of our QSO. It was an absolute hoot > to hear my signal from a few thousand miles away. It didn't sound so > good though and his side tone sounded nasty. I asked what rig he was > using. "FT1000MP". Oh, that explains a bit :-) > > So it appears that part of the secret of the Mojo is to work a person > with an antenna the size of Rhode Island, high enough that 747s have to > fly around it. > > It was sure a lot of fun! > > Don't know about UU1AZ, but in Ukraine (and the rest of the former Soviet Union) most people live in crumbling tower blocks. He may well have had his beam mounted on top of the block of flats he lived in. I recently returned from holiday in Nerja, on the south coast of Spain. In that small town I saw no less than three large HF beams mounted on top of blocks of flats. Hard to imagine that being allowed here in the UK, where even erecting a small vertical in the back garden of your freehold owned property produces a knock on the door from a neighbour complaining that it spoils his view and lowers the value of his property. - Julian, G4ILO K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-10-mojo---discovered-the-source.-tp16980794p16982547.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 Microphone
I believe the theory behind not including a mic is as you stated Keith, that it's either going to be a CW rig or it's going to be users with the owners favourite mic. In my case, I purchased the Heil K3 Proset - something I'd wanted to try anyway. I already have a Heil HM10-Dual, but I'm not using it on the K3. I did buy the fist mic for use in JOTA and such, but I haven't even tried it yet. I can see that it might be a little frustrating if you didn't realise the standard K3 doesn't include a mic. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Those who walk bravely through life, unafraid of loss or failure, find that they very rarely lose or fail. On 30 Apr 2008, at 14:09, Darwin, Keith wrote: -Original Message- Well for 3 grand, I didn't think I had to order and pay extra for a fist mic. Kinda took the excitement right out of my sails. - I guess most new rigs come with mics, ea? The only radios I've ever bought new were the K2 and K3 and I'm glad neither came with a mic. I'm a CW guy and I don't want to pay for a mic that won't get used. Don't most people who are going to use SSB end up with a better mic anyway? Maybe not, maybe many use the one that came with the rig. ___ 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] K3/10 mojo - discovered the source.
-Original Message- Don't know about UU1AZ, but in Ukraine (and the rest of the former Soviet Union) most people live in crumbling tower blocks. He may well have had his beam mounted on top of the block of flats he lived in. - I got some more info. It turns out the OM I worked was using a contest club station. You can check it out here. http://uu7j.com/. Be warned, it will create antenna envy! - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - ___ 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
RES: [Elecraft] RTTY ON K3 - PY5EG
Thanks Julian for the comprehensive report. I will try to do the same think here. Best 73 Oms -Mensagem original- De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] nome de G4ILO Enviada em: quarta-feira, 30 de abril de 2008 10:22 Para: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Assunto: RE: [Elecraft] RTTY ON K3 - PY5EG Ed Muns, W0YK wrote: > > Oms, I feel bad about not answering your request since I've extensively > used > a pair of K3s in RTTY contesting. However, I've never seen or used MixW, > so > I have no experience in what the specific setup steps might be. The first > question is whether MixW runs AFSK or FSK transmission and what your > desire > is. Then, other questions follow. > > I know of at least one other K3 user on this list who uses MixW, so > hopefully he will speak up. > > I used to use MixW when I used Windows, but balked at the request for a "step-by-step" setup. As far as I can see, setting up MixW with the K3 should be no harder than with any other radio. You just need the serial cable for CAT, which you already have for firmware uploads, and a pair of audio cables between line in and headphone out and the corresponding sockets on the back of the K3. Despite the suggestion in another thread that a 10:1 attenuator is needed for the TX audio drive from the PC, I haven't needed one. The K3 should be placed in DATA A mode. In other words, AFSK will be used. MixW does not support the K3 (unless this has been added in the latest version) so you would have to select K2 (NB this appears under Kenwood!.) There may be an issue with the frequency display, as I seem to recall the K2 is not consistent with the Kenwood radios (which MixW's Elecraft support is based on) in the sidebands it uses in data mode, and I don't know if the K3 is consistent with the K2 either, but if you notice a problem try telling the software the K3 is a TS-2000. - Julian, G4ILO K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/RTTY-ON-K3---PY5EG-tp16946058p16982422.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] K3/10 mojo - discovered the source.
You want worse antenna envy??? Try: http://cn2r.net/cn2r/index.htm I worked them in the ARRL international DX contest on 80 meters with a K2 @ 5 watts. That rotatable beam on 80 and the rotatable dipole on 160 at over 100 feet is something else. MOJO is nice, but money helps hi hi. W0EB > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darwin, Keith > Sent: April 30, 2008 9:01 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3/10 mojo - discovered the source. > > -Original Message- > Don't know about UU1AZ, but in Ukraine (and the rest of the former > Soviet > Union) most people live in crumbling tower blocks. He may > well have had > his beam mounted on top of the block of flats he lived in. > - > > I got some more info. It turns out the OM I worked was using > a contest > club station. You can check it out here. http://uu7j.com/. > Be warned, > it will create antenna envy! > > - Keith N1AS - > - K3 711 - > > ___ > 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
RES: [Elecraft] RTTY ON K3 - PY5EG
Hi Ed: Thanks for the tips and also for putting me in contact with Julian. What kind of setup you have used for the RTTY contesting? Regards Oms PY5EG -Mensagem original- De: Ed Muns [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Enviada em: quarta-feira, 30 de abril de 2008 09:38 Para: py5eg Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Assunto: RE: [Elecraft] RTTY ON K3 - PY5EG Oms, I feel bad about not answering your request since I've extensively used a pair of K3s in RTTY contesting. However, I've never seen or used MixW, so I have no experience in what the specific setup steps might be. The first question is whether MixW runs AFSK or FSK transmission and what your desire is. Then, other questions follow. I know of at least one other K3 user on this list who uses MixW, so hopefully he will speak up. 73, Ed - W0YK > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of py5eg > Sent: Wednesday, 30 April, 2008 04:19 > To: py5eg; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: RES: [Elecraft] RTTY ON K3 - PY5EG > > > Hi folks > If some of the users of the K3 has experience on RTTY I > kindly ask a step by step instruction. > I normaly use the MixW2 on my MarkV. > Best regards > Oms PY5EG > > > -Mensagem original- > De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] nome de py5eg > Enviada em: segunda-feira, 28 de abril de 2008 16:03 > Para: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Assunto: [Elecraft] RTTY ON K3 - PY5EG > > > Hi Folks: > Somebody could explain how to operate RTTY via computer with > the K3 using MixW2? > Thanks in advance > Oms PY5EG ___ 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 Microphone
My $10K ICOM 7800 also came without a microphone. I think mobile rigs would be expected to come with a microphone, but not necessarily a desktop rig. We have a lot of choices for microphones and if the K3 (or IC-7800) came with a little dinky microphone I'd never have used it, and would have had to store it for when I might eventually sell the rig. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darwin, Keith Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 6:10 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Microphone -Original Message- Well for 3 grand, I didn't think I had to order and pay extra for a fist mic. Kinda took the excitement right out of my sails. - I guess most new rigs come with mics, ea? The only radios I've ever bought new were the K2 and K3 and I'm glad neither came with a mic. I'm a CW guy and I don't want to pay for a mic that won't get used. Don't most people who are going to use SSB end up with a better mic anyway? Maybe not, maybe many use the one that came with the rig. - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - ___ 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 Microphone
I agree, I never use the microphones that come with the radio unless it is a mobile type radio. I had rather pay less for the radio and not receive one. Jim K4JAF - Original Message - From: "Dick Dievendorff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Darwin, Keith'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:12 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Microphone My $10K ICOM 7800 also came without a microphone. I think mobile rigs would be expected to come with a microphone, but not necessarily a desktop rig. We have a lot of choices for microphones and if the K3 (or IC-7800) came with a little dinky microphone I'd never have used it, and would have had to store it for when I might eventually sell the rig. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darwin, Keith Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 6:10 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Microphone -Original Message- Well for 3 grand, I didn't think I had to order and pay extra for a fist mic. Kinda took the excitement right out of my sails. - I guess most new rigs come with mics, ea? The only radios I've ever bought new were the K2 and K3 and I'm glad neither came with a mic. I'm a CW guy and I don't want to pay for a mic that won't get used. Don't most people who are going to use SSB end up with a better mic anyway? Maybe not, maybe many use the one that came with the rig. - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - ___ 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 with free key (K3 Microphone)
If Elecraft really wanted to take a different approach, they'd ship a free straight key with the rig. Maybe it would encourage some voice-only hams to give CW a try? - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - ___ 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 Headphone jack/front panel gap
Windy Dankoff KM5Q wrote: > > Ron, > > If I can find some fix for the loose PHONES jack, I'll be happy to > leave the encoder shaft as it is, unless you suggest I tighten it a > bit more (trusting my good judgement) but now that I recall from the > photo how slim the lock washers are, I'm more inclined to leave well > enough alone. > > Thanks! > Windy___ > > Windy, as I recall, the gap between the headphone jack washer and front panel was about 0.017". If you just want to close the gap and get rid of the rattle, you might try what I did: a trim washer from a spare 1/4" jack was 0.018" and added just the right amount of spacer to eliminate the rattle and fit the front panel w/o any discernible flex +/-. - Chuck, AE4CW -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Headphone-jack-front-panel-gap-tp16963375p16984015.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 with free key (K3 Microphone)
If you think people are choosy about mics - they are REALLY choosy about keys! -- Either that wallpaper goes, or I do. - last words of Oscar Wild On 30 Apr 2008, at 15:25, Darwin, Keith wrote: If Elecraft really wanted to take a different approach, they'd ship a free straight key with the rig. Maybe it would encourage some voice-only hams to give CW a try? - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - ___ 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 with free key (K3 Microphone)
> If Elecraft really wanted to take a different approach, they'd ship a > free straight key with the rig. Maybe it would encourage some > voice-only hams to give CW a try? > > - Keith N1AS - > - K3 711 - > I don't know, Keith. I'd think that most people already have a key of some kind even it they're not CW ops, because most of us wish we were. Besides, none of us would be happy with whatever they gave us. I have J-38 and Speed-X keys and an Autronic paddle, and I haven't been on CW in over forty years, except to honk some CW down a twisted pair with a tone oscillator and clip leads. K zero PP was on the other end and thankfully was able to copy it, as I knew he would. Gosh, that was thirty some years ago. I thought that getting a nice CW radio like the K3 would make me get on, but not quite yet. I've polished my key contacts, but I'm still looking for some polish for my CPU. It seems that the code is still in there at least. Dave W5DHM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3/10 mojo - discovered the source.
I run 5 to 10 watts on my K2 all the time. I get a lot of comments about the signal and that they can't believe I'm only running ten watts. It happened again just last night on CW. In fact, I checked into the Elecraft SSB net on Monday night and the control operator couldn't believe I was only running ten watts. There were one or two others running ten watts also. I think there is more to the mojo than the other guy having a big antenna with a huge amount of gain. I only run a vertical or a magnetic loop and I'm still able to work DX. Maybe not as much as the guy with a zillion watts and a high gain antenna farm. Again, it's the mojo which is a great equalizer. :-) Gary, N7HTS On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:51:29 -0700 "Darwin, Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: A couple of nights ago, I was calling CQ on CW. No takers. Then, I heard my call rising out of the band noise. "N1AS DE UU1AZ K". Whoa, hold the phone, get outta here! A DX station called ME. I'm only running 10 watts to a vertical and he answered MY CQ? Must be the Mojo. Well, turns out it was more than that. He is an SKCC guy and was actively searching for new numbers from other SKCC members like me. His antenna is, and I quote, "full size 4 element yagi, 42 meters up". That's high. Oh yea, we were on 40 meters. Imagine the size of that antenna system. He sent me an MP3 recording of part of our QSO. It was an absolute hoot to hear my signal from a few thousand miles away. It didn't sound so good though and his side tone sounded nasty. I asked what rig he was using. "FT1000MP". Oh, that explains a bit :-) So it appears that part of the secret of the Mojo is to work a person with an antenna the size of Rhode Island, high enough that 747s have to fly around it. It was sure a lot of fun! 73! - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - ___ 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 with free key (K3 Microphone)
Now, I like that idea!! Buck k4ia K3#101 In a message dated 4/30/2008 10:26:01 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If Elecraft really wanted to take a different approach, they'd ship a free straight key with the rig. **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) ___ 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] OT - Ever had a Mojo shake?
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RE: [Elecraft] K3/10 mojo - discovered the source.
Gary, It would be nice if it were mojo. I try not to tell anyone I am running 10 watts unless they ask. I listen to the QRO operators on 75 in the evening and some seem to think that the difference between 100 watts and 500 watts is huge. It's just a little over 6 db, which is around or slightly above 1 S unit depending on the receiver. Going up to 1kw is only another 3 db which is less than another S unit. All that electricity and cost to operate, when a little antenna improvement and good band conditions mean so much more. (All that said, I will still buy a KPA800 when they get them produced, just to satisfy those who think running that level of power is everything to getting out> ! :-) With mojo I wouldn't need 100W which I will be running once I finish up the second K2 and get my K#.) 72, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35, K2 # 5279, KX1 #35, Mini Modules, etc. -Original Message- I run 5 to 10 watts on my K2 all the time. I get a lot of comments about the signal and that they can't believe I'm only running ten watts. It happened again just last night on CW. In fact, I checked into the Elecraft SSB net on Monday night and the control operator couldn't believe I was only running ten watts. There were one or two others running ten watts also. I think there is more to the mojo than the other guy having a big antenna with a huge amount of gain. I only run a vertical or a magnetic loop and I'm still able to work DX. Maybe not as much as the guy with a zillion watts and a high gain antenna farm. Again, it's the mojo which is a great equalizer. :-) Gary, N7HTS ___ 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 Microphone
I'm into cycling as well as amateur radio. Most new high-end bikes come with a cheap pair of platform pedals. They are typically used only for the test ride around the bike shop parking lot. The owner takes them off as soon as he gets home and installs his favorite brand of clipless pedals. I've often wondered why the manufacturers don't save the $10 and sell the bike without pedals. Al N1AL On Wed, 2008-04-30 at 06:09, Darwin, Keith wrote: > -Original Message- > Well for 3 grand, I didn't think I had to order and pay extra for a fist > mic. Kinda took the excitement right out of my sails. > > - > > I guess most new rigs come with mics, ea? The only radios I've ever > bought new were the K2 and K3 and I'm glad neither came with a mic. I'm > a CW guy and I don't want to pay for a mic that won't get used. > > Don't most people who are going to use SSB end up with a better mic > anyway? Maybe not, maybe many use the one that came with the rig. > > - Keith N1AS - > - K3 711 - ___ 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] K3/10 mojo - discovered the source.
Gary Krause wrote: > > I run 5 to 10 watts on my K2 all the time. > So have I for the last 9 years. And my K3 for the last 4 months. But with the current state of the ionosphere it's just too hard going, if you don't have an antenna farm like the ones in the photos. I feel like a traitor but my order has just gone in for the PA upgrade to my K3. - Julian, G4ILO K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-10-mojo---discovered-the-source.-tp16980794p16987194.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 Front panel rattling washer
LOOSE PHONES JACK AND WASHER RESOLVED! I removed the left side panel to see what's up. So there is a very small gap due to slight bowing forward of the front panel. Again I could squeeze it shut with my fingers and re-tighten the nut, but that's not adequate. Lacking a hex nut, I placed cloth over the round nut and tightened it carefully with pliers. It's fine for now. Why not simply supply a hex nut and flat washer? It would make it safe, easy and secure. Windy KM5Q -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Front-panel-rattling-washer-tp16964678p16987379.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] W3FPR Lo-Profile Fixed AF Output Adapter for K2, NEW DOCS NOW AVAILABLE
ATTENTION BUILDERS OF THE W3FPR LO-PROFILE FIXED AF OUTPUT ADAPTER FOR THE K2 I have just released significantly updated and improved documentation for assembly and installation of this device. - Everything is now in one place, you no longer have to jump between my web site and that of Don Wilhelm, W3FPR, in order to find all of the supporting data. Though Don has a WEALTH of info on his site, so PLEASE DO NOT STOP visiting Don's site!!! - The documentation is specifically directed toward the assembly and installation of the LO-PROFILE PC board circuit. - New illustrations of wiring and installation are available. This documentation may be found on my site, at: http://www.n0ss.net/index_k2.html or if you wish only to download the docs: http://www.n0ss.net/w3fpr_fixed_af_output_for_the_k2_v2r0.pdf Of course, this document is very 'fresh' and I'm sure there is room for improvement. So if you use this document, PLEASE report to me any errors or suggestions for improvement. 73, Tom N0SS ___ 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 Loose PHONES jack and crooked VFO A shaft RESOLVED!
LOOSE PHONES JACK and RATTLING WASHER RESOLVED! I removed the left side panel to see what's up. There was a very small gap due to slight bowing forward of the front panel. Again I could squeeze it shut with my fingers and re-tighten the nut, but when plugging in phones, it would again loosen immediately. I placed cloth over the round nut and tightened it carefully with pliers. It's fine until I find a hex nut that fits. Elecraft: Why not supply a hex nut and flat washer? It would make it safe, easy and secure. VFO A SHAFT was off-90° RESOLVED! I was sure I had tightened the front panel nut, perhaps too much, using a box-end wrench. I removed the knob and plastic and found to my surprise that it was NOT tight. Something shifted? I don't know. I gave the nut some gentle torque with the wrench and it came out almost perfectly straight, and definitely good enough. All's well in the shack. Windy KM5Q K3 #764___ 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] K3/10 mojo - discovered the source.
Wow! That looks more like a Voice Of America setup than an "amateur" radio station! But I bet you got more satisfaction out of making the contact than CN2R did. Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: "Jim Sheldon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 7:09 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3/10 mojo - discovered the source. You want worse antenna envy??? Try: http://cn2r.net/cn2r/index.htm I worked them in the ARRL international DX contest on 80 meters with a K2 @ 5 watts. That rotatable beam on 80 and the rotatable dipole on 160 at over 100 feet is something else. MOJO is nice, but money helps hi hi. W0EB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darwin, Keith Sent: April 30, 2008 9:01 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3/10 mojo - discovered the source. -Original Message- Don't know about UU1AZ, but in Ukraine (and the rest of the former Soviet Union) most people live in crumbling tower blocks. He may well have had his beam mounted on top of the block of flats he lived in. - I got some more info. It turns out the OM I worked was using a contest club station. You can check it out here. http://uu7j.com/. Be warned, it will create antenna envy! - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - ___ 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] RTTY ON K3 - PY5EG
> What kind of setup you have used for the RTTY contesting? I only use FSK TX, not AFSK, and decode in parallel with a DXP38 and MMTTY (sometimes multiple windows with different decoding profiles). For SO2R control I use the Top Ten DX Doubler. No USB anywhere, all standard Serial ports. With the K3 I no longer use an external audio DSP box like the NIR-12, nor do I use any additional audio isolation transformers since they are built into the K3. Currently I use WriteLog for RTTY contest logging and will eventually migrate to Win-Test when enough of the SO2R features I use are implemented (for both CW and RTTY modes). I use TR-Log for CW (and SSB) contesting so the USB SO2R/keyer interfaces aren't useable (MicroHam, EZ-Master, etc.). Once I migrate from TR-Log to Win-Test, I may upgrade to one of these nifty USB interface boxes. (Before someone asks, no I don't consider TR4W an acceptable substitute for TR-Log.) For PSK31 I use Digi-Pan which works great with the K3, just two standard audio cables between the K3 and PC soundcard. I use 400 MHz Pentium II towers at home and 1 GHz notebooks when away. Just standard run-of-the-mill sound cards built into these computers. 73, Ed - W0YK ___ 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 Headphone jack/front panel gap
That's a good suggestion Chuck. I'm going to look and see if I have one of those. I was wondering what I was going to use for a shim. Stan W5EWA Houston, TX -- From: "AE4CW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:33 AM To: Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Headphone jack/front panel gap Windy Dankoff KM5Q wrote: Ron, If I can find some fix for the loose PHONES jack, I'll be happy to leave the encoder shaft as it is, unless you suggest I tighten it a bit more (trusting my good judgement) but now that I recall from the photo how slim the lock washers are, I'm more inclined to leave well enough alone. Thanks! Windy___ Windy, as I recall, the gap between the headphone jack washer and front panel was about 0.017". If you just want to close the gap and get rid of the rattle, you might try what I did: a trim washer from a spare 1/4" jack was 0.018" and added just the right amount of spacer to eliminate the rattle and fit the front panel w/o any discernible flex +/-. - Chuck, AE4CW -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Headphone-jack-front-panel-gap-tp16963375p16984015.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Proset Question
I have a question for those who have used the Elecraft/Heil Proset with their K3. The description on the Elecraft web site says: "Includes plug adaptor wired for Elecraft K2 pin out." I imagine that means it comes with an extension cable that accepts the 1/4'" and 1/8" audio plugs shown in the picture and has an 8-pin Foster and 1/8" stereo audio plug at the other end. Is that correct? How do you like it with the K3? Are there any issues? Many thanks and 73, John, W2GW ___ 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] XV50 question
Hello, I finally finished my XV50, got it debugged and working. Now there is one more problem/question. I setting up the configuration, I set the low power out of the K60XV to 1.0 MW. When I have everything connected, and operating, the display shows that the K2 is only putting our about 0.3 MW instead of 1.0 MW. Is this adjustable? It will only allow about 8 or 9 watts out of the XV50 instead of 20 Watts, with everything properly aligned. Thank you for your 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Proset Question
the adaptor has 1/4 for PPT and a 1/8 for the mic - to an 8 pin Foster the headset has a 1/8 for mic and a stereo 1/8 for phones absolutely brilliant with the K3 and it's fantastic vox 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Many ideas grow better when transplanted into another mind than in the one where they sprang up. -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., US Supreme Court Justice (1841-1935) On 30 Apr 2008, at 20:23, John Reiser wrote: I have a question for those who have used the Elecraft/Heil Proset with their K3. The description on the Elecraft web site says: "Includes plug adaptor wired for Elecraft K2 pin out." I imagine that means it comes with an extension cable that accepts the 1/4'" and 1/8" audio plugs shown in the picture and has an 8-pin Foster and 1/8" stereo audio plug at the other end. Is that correct? How do you like it with the K3? Are there any issues? ___ 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 Proset Question
John, This is the only mic I have in the shack. A Heil Proset using the adapter. You can make one quite easily. In fact, you could leave off the foot switch PTT if you are just using VOX. Works very well with the K3. I think I am using an HC-5 too. Don;t really remember. Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? ___ 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
RES: [Elecraft] RTTY ON K3 - PY5EG
Hi Ed: Thanks for all very clear information. I´ll make some tests and will let you know about it. 73 and thanks again Oms PY5EG -Mensagem original- De: Ed Muns [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Enviada em: quarta-feira, 30 de abril de 2008 15:40 Para: py5eg Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Assunto: RE: [Elecraft] RTTY ON K3 - PY5EG > What kind of setup you have used for the RTTY contesting? I only use FSK TX, not AFSK, and decode in parallel with a DXP38 and MMTTY (sometimes multiple windows with different decoding profiles). For SO2R control I use the Top Ten DX Doubler. No USB anywhere, all standard Serial ports. With the K3 I no longer use an external audio DSP box like the NIR-12, nor do I use any additional audio isolation transformers since they are built into the K3. Currently I use WriteLog for RTTY contest logging and will eventually migrate to Win-Test when enough of the SO2R features I use are implemented (for both CW and RTTY modes). I use TR-Log for CW (and SSB) contesting so the USB SO2R/keyer interfaces aren't useable (MicroHam, EZ-Master, etc.). Once I migrate from TR-Log to Win-Test, I may upgrade to one of these nifty USB interface boxes. (Before someone asks, no I don't consider TR4W an acceptable substitute for TR-Log.) For PSK31 I use Digi-Pan which works great with the K3, just two standard audio cables between the K3 and PC soundcard. I use 400 MHz Pentium II towers at home and 1 GHz notebooks when away. Just standard run-of-the-mill sound cards built into these computers. 73, Ed - W0YK ___ 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] XV50 question
DW, Do you also have the KAT2 installed in your K2? If you do, did your see the note with the K60XV that the KAT2 R6 value must be increased to 470 ohms? Also: The power knob does control the power output from the low power output jack on the K2. With the power knob set at full rotation, what is the power output displayed by the K2? 73, Don W3FPR DW Holtman wrote: Hello, I finally finished my XV50, got it debugged and working. Now there is one more problem/question. I setting up the configuration, I set the low power out of the K60XV to 1.0 MW. When I have everything connected, and operating, the display shows that the K2 is only putting our about 0.3 MW instead of 1.0 MW. Is this adjustable? It will only allow about 8 or 9 watts out of the XV50 instead of 20 Watts, with everything properly aligned. Thank you for your 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
[Elecraft] Re: Proset Question
Thanks to evryone who responded. I now have the info I needed. Although I am primarilly a CW op, and lately digi-modes since getting my K3, I was thinking that the Proset would be useful for playing in the occasional SSB contest. I will probably be ordering one soon. 73, John, W2GW ___ 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 Headphone jack/front panel gap
Hi Windy: I'm working on the assembly procedures, monitoring e-mails and talking with Gary and the techs in Aptos who are working on returned gear and building K3s to see where I need to provide more or better information in the manuals. I'm in Oregon and cannot see for myself the returned gear or the assembly of the new rigs. What I've related about tightening the nuts is what the techs in Aptos said they have done successfully on the units they've built or fixed. They are the ones who told me that a common mistake builders make is to leave off the split lock washers that go between the standoff and the front panel board. Apparently a number of builders have put them under the screw heads where one would normally put lock washers, not realizing they are used as spacers to make the standoffs a bit longer, not lock washers. Note I'm speaking about the standoffs between the front panel board and the front panel sheet metal, not the standoffs between the front panel and DSP boards (the correct spacing there becomes critical if you install the KRX3 subreceiver when they become available). If the spacer-washers are missing, that should not cause the VFO A encoder shaft to be canted but it will cause the PHONES jack washer to rattle. That apparently is **not** the only reason the PHONES jack washer is loose on some K3s, but it is **one** reason for it happening. That's a dangerous situation because the screws holding the LCD cover can then hit the LCD front glass itself, breaking it. Given that those standoffs between the front panel board and the front panel sheet metal are installed correctly, Aptos has found tightening the PHONES jack knurled nut a bit more (squeezing the boards and front panel sheet metal between thumb and fingers while turning the knurled nut) has always cured the problem. Since I mentioned that, several builders wrote me personally to report that worked for them too. If that doesn't work for you, post a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gary will pick it up there and pursue the fix for you and we'll find out what is happening to cause the problem for others. The canted VFO A shaft has, again according to Aptos, always yielded to adequate tightening of the nut on the encoder. Again, if that doesn't do it, please send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oh the three front panel assemblies I've worked with, tightening the VFO A encoder using nominal pressure with a wrench produced a well-aligned encoder shaft. So what's "nominal" pressure? That's the problem. I have a socket wrench and used it without a handle, just giving it a very firm twist holding the socket in my hand. Perhaps more torque is needed for others. As Gary, the techs in Aptos (and occasionally myself) come up with a better understanding of the problem, we share the information and suggested fixes with Wayne, as the Elecraft Chief of Technology and other sundry activities, for final approval or course of action. So be sure you've informed [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include any "fixes" you've used or tried. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Windy Dankoff KM5Q wrote: > > Ron, > > If I can find some fix for the loose PHONES jack, I'll be happy to > leave the encoder shaft as it is, unless you suggest I tighten it a > bit more (trusting my good judgement) but now that I recall from the > photo how slim the lock washers are, I'm more inclined to leave well > enough alone. > > Thanks! > Windy___ > ___ 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] N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar: May 2008
~ N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR May 2008 ~ AGCW QRP/QRP Party (CW) ... QRP Contest! May 1, 1300z to 1900z Rules: http://www.agcw.org/?Contests ~ QRP MINIMAL ART SESSION (80M CW) *** QRP Contest *** May 1, 1900z to 2300z Rules: http://www.qrpcc.de/contestrules/mas/index.html ~ Ten-Ten International Spring Contest (Dig/CW)...QRP Category May 3, 0001z to May 4, 2359z Rules: http://www.ten-ten.org/calendar.html ~ 7th Call Area QSO Party (Ph/CW) ... QRP Category May 3, 1300z to May 4, 0700z Rules: http://www.7qp.org ~ Indiana QSO Party (All) ... QRP Category May 3, 1600z to May 4, 0400z Rules: http://www.hdxcc.org/inqp/ ~ New England QSO Party (Phone/CW) ... QRP Category May 3, 2000z to May 4, 0500z May 4, 1300z to May 4, 2400z Rules: http://www.neqp.org/ ~ AGCW Activity Week (CW) ... QRP Category May 5, z to May 9, 2400z Rules: http://www.agcw.org/en/?Contests:Activity_Week ~ Adventure Radio Spartan Sprint (CW) ... QRP Event! May 6, 0100z to 0300z (First Monday 9 PM EDT) Info: http://arsqrp.pbwiki.com/Spartan+Sprints ~ VK/trans-Tasman Contests (80 M Ph) ... QRP Category May 10, 0800z to 1400z Rules: http://home.iprimus.com.au/vktasman/RULES.HTM ~ FISTS Spring Sprint (CW) ... QRP Category May 10, 1700z to 2100z Rules: http://www.fists.org/sprints.html ~ CQM International DX Contest (CW/SSB) ... QRP Category May 10, 1200z to May 11, 1159z Rules: http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/cqmidxc.htm ~ SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (Straight Key CW) ... QRP Category May 11, z to 2359z Rules: http://www.skccgroup.com/sprint/wes/ ~ Dayton Hamvention (QRP Event - FDIM) May 16-18 Info: http://www.hamvention.org/ ~ HIS MAJESTY THE KING OF SPAIN CONTEST (CW) May 17, 1200z to May 18, 1200z Rules: http://www.ure.es/hf/concursos/smelrey/basessmreyingles.pdf ~ EU PSK DX Contest ... Low Power (10W) Category May 17, 1200z to May 18, 1200z Rules: http://www.eudx.srars.org/ ~ All America Contest (CW) ... QRP Category May 17, 1500z to May 18, 2359z Rules: http://www.powerline.com.br/cwjf/eng4.htm#regulamento ~ Baltic Contest (CW/SSB) (80 Meters) May 17, 2100z to May 18, 0200z Rules: http://www.lrsf.lt/bcontest/english/rules_html.htm ~ RUN FOR THE BACON (CW) *** QRP CONTEST *** EDT: May 18, 9 PM to 11 PM UTC: May 19, 0100z 0300z Rules: http://fpqrp.net:80/fpqrprun.php ~ NAQCC Straight Key/Bug Sprint *** QRP CONTEST! *** EDT: May 21, 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM UTC: May 22, 0030z to 0230z Rules: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/contests.html ~ MQFD Monthly Sprint (CW/PH/Digital) *** QRP Contest *** May 24, 1800z to 2200z Rules: http://w2agn.net/mqfdsprint.html ~ CQWW WPX Contest (CW) ... QRP Category May 24, z to May 25, 2359z Rules: http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/awards.html ~ VK/trans-Tasman Contests (80 M CW) ... QRP Category May 26, 0900z to 1300z Rules: http://home.iprimus.com.au/vktasman/RULES.HTM ~ QRP ARCI Hoot Owl Sprint (CW) ... QRP Contest! May 25, 2000 to 2400 LOCAL TIME Rules: http://www.qrparci.org ~ Michigan QRP Memorial Day Sprint (CW) ... QRP Contest! May 26, 2300z to May 27, 0300z Rules: http://www.qsl.net/miqrpclub/contest.html ~ SKCC Sprint (Straight Key CW) ... QRP Awards May 28, z to 0200z Rules: http://www.skccgroup.com/sprint/sks/ ~ Thanks to SM3CER, WA7BNM, KX9X(ARRL), N2APB, WB3AAL and others for assistance in compiling this calendar. If you wish to subscribe to the Calendar, send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTE
[Elecraft] K3 firmware update
Anyone have any idea how far out we are on the next badly needed firmware update? - Mike Koetje N8XPQ -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-firmware-update-tp16992743p16992743.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 wish list - option to turn off display
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think your concerns are warranted. The LCD is an array of transistor switches which affect the transmission of light by polarizing effects of The sort of LCD display used on the K2, and I believe the K3, doesn't have any active components (such as transistors) on the display. their electrostatic field. The actual light is provided by backlighting from light emitting diodes which are well known for their longevity. When I first saw this thread, I assumed it was about wearing out the liquid crystals, not about the back light. Actually driving the liquid crystals will eventually wear them out, as it is not possible to completely avoid DC components in the drive (LCDs are driven by AC (acutally complex waveforms that average to zero DC for both selected and non-selected elements) to avoid elecrolysing the liquid crystals. I'd therefore say, don't worry about the backlight, except on power consumption grounds; it is the display itself you may want to power down. The Day mode will shut off the LED backlights on the LCD, but unfortunately it also ups the level of brightness for the LEDs on the controls. That would seem to be a simple fix in the firmware. Al WA6VNN In a message dated 4/27/2008 7:06:34 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I increasingly like to operate remote, especially when traveling. This can sometimes mean that the rig is turned on for several days. I have some concern about burn-out of the LCD display in areas where it remains unchanged for long periods. Maybe this is an unjustified worry, but it would be good to have the option to simply turn off the display when using remote operation, or even when operating the rig from a PC in the shack. Bob, G3YIQ ___ **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) -- David Woolley Emails are not formal business letters, whatever businesses may want. RFC1855 says there should be an address here, but, in a world of spam, that is no longer good advice, as archive address hiding may not work. ___ 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 firmware update
Within a week. 73, Eric Mike N8XPQ wrote: Anyone have any idea how far out we are on the next badly needed firmware update? - Mike Koetje N8XPQ ___ 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:[Elecraft Proset Question]
John, The adaptor that I received with my Heil Proset K2 does not work at all with my K3 on the front panel connector. However, the mic when plugged into the rear panel works perfectly. Just adding this to the info you've already received. 73, Ike, W7XG ___ 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 Microphone
Gary; I too have just been using a cheap "computer" mic with good results that I bought for $2. Just follow the directions as described by Brendan and you should be good to go. However, if you want PTT , you will have to use an external switch. 73, Russ N3CO - Original Message - From: "ei6iz.brendan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Gary Gregory" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Elecraft list" Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:44 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Microphone Garry I have been getting excellent ssb results recently using a Computer mic. Just plug it in the rear mic socket and select rear connector, Hi with Bias, if drive level is too high try rP.L bIAS instead of rP.H bIAS pretty much ANY computer mic will do. The one I use currently I bought on Ebay for a pound. Mics for the ham radio market are in the main all about marketing, if it works ok on Skype it'll work ok on the K3 Enjoy your K3, Mine prompted the sale of the Icom 7800 73 Brendan EI6IZ On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:13:54 +1000, "Gary Gregory" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi All, I got really excited when the K3 turned up in the post. I suppose you cannot imagine the look on my face when I opened it all up and lifted all the contents onto the bench in the shack and discovered that my K3 arrived without a microphone. I know, read the order form fully next time. Welll for 3 grand, I didn't think I had to order and pay extra for a fist mic. Kinda took the excitement right out of my sails. I live in what is called "Outback" queensland, Australia, not the place where I can find a spare Microphone laying around unused. The testing will have to wait a week or so now till i find a Mic. gary VK4WT ___ 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 -- Don‘t complain. Nobody will understand. Or care. And certainly don‘t try to fix the situation yourself. It‘s dangerous. Leave it to a highly untrained, unqualified, expendable professional. ___ 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 -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.518 / Virus Database: 269.23.3/1393 - Release Date: 4/23/2008 8:12 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
RE: [Elecraft] K3/10 mojo - discovered the source
Just looked at the pictures. Looking at the 40 beam on the 42 meter tower, it looks like there is only one set of guys, and they go all the way to the top. Maybe they forgot some in the middle or were they conserving? Geoff, K6TFZ **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) ___ 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 have been having some problems with my K2 which were the lo battery message coming on every eight minutes, the volt meter not working, and the vfo linearization not working on test point 1. The transmit and receive worked really good.. The low battery message was bugging me so I put in a new microprocessor. That cured the low battery message, volt meter not working, and the linearization on test point 1. The new microprocessor is the same as the old one since the rig is only two months old. Now nothing works! The receiver is totally dead, and the transmitter output is zero. I can't go through the set up procedure again because I keep getting the info 232 message, regardless of how I go to 40 meters. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks 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
[Elecraft] Squelch
Hello Group, I recently installed HSE software and ran into an interesting problem. The folks at Callsign Software couldn't provide a solution, so here I am. After the installation, when the K2 was powered up, it would do so with no audio - but otherwise apparently working fine. A touch on the key or PTT switch brought it back to life, but only for 10 seconds). Somehow, the HSE program turned squelch full on on my K2 (ser 4991 with SSB and DSP). I cannot find a reference to squelch anywhere in the Elecraft literature, including how to turn it off. I did get it off, but it required installing HRD and installing all the sliders. One is for squelch and it was full on. Turning it off and exiting the program solved the problem. My question is... What's the story on squelch? Is there one? How does one access it - specifically how do you turn it off if it gets turned on by a third party? TIA, 73, Tom, KJ3D ___ 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: K3 [Elecraft Proset Question
Ike Topliss wrote: John, The adaptor that I received with my Heil Proset K2 does not work at all with my K3 on the front panel connector. However, the mic when plugged into the rear panel works perfectly. Just adding this to the info you've already received. My experience too using the adapter that came with the K2Proset. Works fine with the rear connector. I'll wait for some answers here. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2008 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 08 - www.cqp.org ___ 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] Squelch
Hi Tom, Yes, the K2 has a Squelch feature. It's accessed through the secondary menu (tap MENU, then tap DISPLAY). Squelch (SLCH) is the first item on the secondary menu. See page 100 in the K2 manual. 73, Joe KB8AP On Apr 30, 2008, at 6:54 PM, KJ3D wrote: Hello Group, I recently installed HSE software and ran into an interesting problem. The folks at Callsign Software couldn't provide a solution, so here I am. After the installation, when the K2 was powered up, it would do so with no audio - but otherwise apparently working fine. A touch on the key or PTT switch brought it back to life, but only for 10 seconds). Somehow, the HSE program turned squelch full on on my K2 (ser 4991 with SSB and DSP). I cannot find a reference to squelch anywhere in the Elecraft literature, including how to turn it off. I did get it off, but it required installing HRD and installing all the sliders. One is for squelch and it was full on. Turning it off and exiting the program solved the problem. My question is... What's the story on squelch? Is there one? How does one access it - specifically how do you turn it off if it gets turned on by a third party? TIA, 73, Tom, KJ3D ___ 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] Sale: KDSP2 and KIO2
Hi, I have a KDSP2 and KIO2 surplus to my needs. Both are unbuilt and still in the box or plastic. I would like to get $180 for the KDSP2 and $80 KIO2. Package deal for both $250 shipped. Offers are OK. 73 de w5jay/jay.. ___ 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 the KRC-2 interface
GM all, Anyone having experience of using the KRC-2 together with the K3? I need an interface to control my remote TX antenna switch but maybe the KRC-2 is overkill? SM7BIC ___ 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 wish list - option to toggle between two power levels
Running plenty of QRP and QRPP but also 100W, I would like to toggle between two adjustable power levels. PF1 or 2 could do that? The TUNE was changed and this option might be as easy. Wish to see this "on the list". My K3 is a dream to work with. Congrats to Elecraft team! Benny OH9NB ___ 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 Mic
aaah..but I wanted to go portable (as in the outback) for a week to 10 days and I did not plan on ordering a desk mic right now. Speaking of which, has anyone had any problems getting Heil to respond to an e-mail request regading a mic and ordering? I see they have gone it alone with their distribution and I am assuming that is the reason for the lack of response. I have managed to get the Kenwood TS-450 Mic to work with the K3, so, now I have to go back to the book and see what other treats are inside. So far my feeling with the K3 receiver is that it is very very good. I have yet to have a serious play, but the signs are good that it is indeed all that I hoped it would be. Oh, CW...yeah well, I have to go back and start all over again, I have completely lost it.and NO, I am not senileyet..but workin on that too. thanks to all for the advice on mics, I do appreciate themall. regards, Gary VK4WT #679 ___ 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] re: K3 [Elecraft Proset Question
Fred and All, I believe the adapter supplied with the Elecraft Pro Set is a true Kenwood adapter. On the K2 you wired the radio for whatever microphone you wanted. If you wanted to use a Kenwood microphone setup you wired the K2 accordingly. That would put bias on pin 5. The Elecraft Pro Set, which is an electret with the "IC" cartridge, was deemed to be fully "Kenwood compatible, and so they just supplied a Kenwood adapter with the Pro Set, and that worked fine on a K2 wired for Kenwood. Along comes the K3, with bias preset on pin 6, and they are still sending out the Kenwood adapter. I think that's why it doesn't work for you. I have the Elecraft Pro Set also, and I just use the jacks on the back of the K3--no adapter used. Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: "Fred Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 7:32 PM Subject: [Elecraft] re: K3 [Elecraft Proset Question Ike Topliss wrote: John, The adaptor that I received with my Heil Proset K2 does not work at all with my K3 on the front panel connector. However, the mic when plugged into the rear panel works perfectly. Just adding this to the info you've already received. My experience too using the adapter that came with the K2Proset. Works fine with the rear connector. I'll wait for some answers here. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2008 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 08 - www.cqp.org ___ 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
