[Elecraft] RE : FL-2100Z Swr Issue
Many thanks to all those who have responded to my query about he SWR issue with my amp. I've had 13 responses of which all have been helpful and given me food for thought. I appreciate the use of this reflector for advise on this issue. One of the things that is valuable about being a part of the elecraft users groups is being able to get technical advice. I have accepted a suggestion that several people have made and decided to choose the path of least resistance and adopt the ATU for my K2 :-) I am risk adverse and don't fancy putting my fingers into a small box in which any wire can have 850V active :-) Regards, Dave VK2NA ___ 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: 1/4 inch interconnect coax connectors?
Hi Wayne Thanks for for your help,, i will contact parts. Thanks to Bob and several others who provided links with pertinent technical data. 73 Craig --- wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup, that's what they are. Craig: contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] and we'll send you one, no charge. 73, Wayne N6KR Bob Cunnings wrote: they are TMP connectors: http://www.spectrum-component.com/Vendors/Taiko_Denki/29tmp-S.pdf --- http://www.elecraft.com Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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] settings list
I don't know about AGC, but I posted this in Marchof course, that was prior to the latest FW which enhances the bass, so YMMV. I have not downloaded FW updates in a while (I'm three versions behind and not feeling any pain for my style of operation). http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2008-March/085550.html de Doug KR2Q ___ 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 - Impressive display
The sun has finally come out in North Wales I was spending some time in the CQ-M contest with the shack door wide open and the birds singing in the garden; eventually the sun came round to shine straight into the shack and I found myself instinctively leaning back to pull the door to shade the front panel of the K3. I've never used a radio where direct sunlight doesn't turn the LCD pretty well invisible and certainly my previous rig, a FT990 was no exception; so I was amazed to find the K3's display was completely unaffected and if anything seemed clearer than in normal lighting conditions. The orange background disappeared but the legends were razor sharp and distinct, so I could just sit there enjoying the sun and warmth on my knees while continuing to operate; thinking of buying a kite now and going /portable on the beach :-). I've had this radio for nearly 6 months now and I'm still being surprised and delighted by it.. -- 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 #145) ___ 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: Shift behaviour
Hello friends, want to know if i missed something: - when on CW mode turning SHIFT to low-end it is going to 0.00 and then jump to 2.7 and radio is off (no signal like I/F switched off). It is for BANDWIDTH 2.8kHz and the same for 0.05kHz so bandwidth independent. On SSB mode SHIFT is going to 0.4 and stop here, no jump to 2.7. Latest F/W installed. There should be some limits based on PITCH settings and bandwith or not? Tried to look in wiki and nothing about this there. http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Firmware_anomalies_that_are_considered_normal Maybe it is known, maybe not, maybe it is not normal, maybe yes... Any comments? 73! L. -dst- K3/10 #272 ___ 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] ATU
Just a thought while I am fiddling around here. Are there any plans to have the ATU retune the antenna when on receive like the Yaecomwoods do in their better (read more expensive) models? Just a thought, I'll climb back in my hole down under. Cheers, Gary VK4WT, #679 K3/100 -- I think I must be suffering from Alzheimers, I've forgotten this before ___ 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 + CW (Auto CW) and VOX/PTT
Hello, just tested that in my case if I have AutoCW active (CONFIG:CW WGHT and tap '1' until you see SSB +CW) there is all the time CW QSK active! If I am in SSB mode and PTT active (NO VOX) when key is touched TX is going to be activated. In CW mode the same - no VOX, no QSK but all the time like QSK active, no VOX label on display. There is need to follow up the settings - if PTT is required there could not be any QSK in any mode. When Auto CW is off, it seems to be ok - following PTT settings. Having latest FW and straight key connected to key on rear panel. Can you please anybody else test this if it is some bug or is time to reload FW here? Thanks, Lexa, -dst- k3/10 #727 ___ 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: Shift behaviour
I can not duplicate this on #202 with the latest firmware. It stops at FC=0.10 even if I keep rotating the knob anti-clockwise. 73, Ken K3IU Alexandr Kobranov wrote: Hello friends, want to know if i missed something: - when on CW mode turning SHIFT to low-end it is going to 0.00 and then jump to 2.7 and radio is off (no signal like I/F switched off). It is for BANDWIDTH 2.8kHz and the same for 0.05kHz so bandwidth independent. On SSB mode SHIFT is going to 0.4 and stop here, no jump to 2.7. Latest F/W installed. There should be some limits based on PITCH settings and bandwith or not? Tried to look in wiki and nothing about this there. http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Firmware_anomalies_that_are_considered_normal Maybe it is known, maybe not, maybe it is not normal, maybe yes... Any comments? 73! L. -dst- K3/10 #272 ___ 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: SSB + CW (Auto CW) and VOX/PTT
Just to clarify what I suppose to be better: If SSB + CW (Auto CW) active, let it is valid only for SSB mode and on CW mode settings of PTT (PTT or VOX-QSK semi or full) will be considered. Then when I am only on CW I do not need to go to SSB -CW to disable QSK when need PTT only behaviour. There is no problem with dealys there is problem that in system which rely on PTT only you can cause some problems in CW mode by touching the Key as no information about QSK active (caused by SSb +CW settings) is dispalyed (my feeling). 73! L. -dst- K3/10 #727 Alexandr Kobranov napsal(a): Hello, just tested that in my case if I have AutoCW active (CONFIG:CW WGHT and tap '1' until you see SSB +CW) there is all the time CW QSK active! If I am in SSB mode and PTT active (NO VOX) when key is touched TX is going to be activated. In CW mode the same - no VOX, no QSK but all the time like QSK active, no VOX label on display. There is need to follow up the settings - if PTT is required there could not be any QSK in any mode. When Auto CW is off, it seems to be ok - following PTT settings. Having latest FW and straight key connected to key on rear panel. Can you please anybody else test this if it is some bug or is time to reload FW here? Thanks, Lexa, -dst- k3/10 #727 ___ 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: Shift behaviour
Ok Ken, thanks, will go through later - maybe there are some other params to check. And reload FW :-) Thanks for now, 73! L. -dst- K3/10 #727 Ken K3IU napsal(a): I can not duplicate this on #202 with the latest firmware. It stops at FC=0.10 even if I keep rotating the knob anti-clockwise. 73, Ken K3IU Alexandr Kobranov wrote: Hello friends, want to know if i missed something: - when on CW mode turning SHIFT to low-end it is going to 0.00 and then jump to 2.7 and radio is off (no signal like I/F switched off). It is for BANDWIDTH 2.8kHz and the same for 0.05kHz so bandwidth independent. On SSB mode SHIFT is going to 0.4 and stop here, no jump to 2.7. Latest F/W installed. There should be some limits based on PITCH settings and bandwith or not? Tried to look in wiki and nothing about this there. http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Firmware_anomalies_that_are_considered_normal Maybe it is known, maybe not, maybe it is not normal, maybe yes... Any comments? 73! L. -dst- K3/10 #272 ___ 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: Shift behaviour
In a recent message, Alexandr Kobranov [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ... want to know if i missed something: - when on CW mode turning SHIFT to low-end it is going to 0.00 and then jump to 2.7 and radio is off No, you are not missing anything, L., I am getting exactly the same as you in CW mode only. I have reported it to [EMAIL PROTECTED] but have not had an acknowledgement. 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: SSB + CW (Auto CW) and VOX/PTT
update - sorry for confusion(-s), after some testing I recognized that no RF is on output, only PTT OUT is active and chain of relays are clicking So I am probably wrong concerning relations between AutoCW and PTT CW mode behaving like QSK mode as no RF is emitted. It is not real QSK because only SIDETONE, RED TX Led and PTT OUT is activated. But still not clear to me why PTT OUT is activated when I am in CW mode, PTT enabled and touching the Key? What will be correct - listen Sidetone after touching key but no PTT OUT active, no TX LED. That is my conclusion for now, can be changed easily :-)) L. -dst- K4/10 #272 Alexandr Kobranov napsal(a): Just to clarify what I suppose to be better: If SSB + CW (Auto CW) active, let it is valid only for SSB mode and on CW mode settings of PTT (PTT or VOX-QSK semi or full) will be considered. Then when I am only on CW I do not need to go to SSB -CW to disable QSK when need PTT only behaviour. There is no problem with dealys there is problem that in system which rely on PTT only you can cause some problems in CW mode by touching the Key as no information about QSK active (caused by SSb +CW settings) is dispalyed (my feeling). 73! L. -dst- K3/10 #727 Alexandr Kobranov napsal(a): Hello, just tested that in my case if I have AutoCW active (CONFIG:CW WGHT and tap '1' until you see SSB +CW) there is all the time CW QSK active! If I am in SSB mode and PTT active (NO VOX) when key is touched TX is going to be activated. In CW mode the same - no VOX, no QSK but all the time like QSK active, no VOX label on display. There is need to follow up the settings - if PTT is required there could not be any QSK in any mode. When Auto CW is off, it seems to be ok - following PTT settings. Having latest FW and straight key connected to key on rear panel. Can you please anybody else test this if it is some bug or is time to reload FW here? Thanks, Lexa, -dst- k3/10 #727 ___ 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 cheap mic
I keep the headset plugged into the rear mic and headphone jack. In the menu, I set SPKR+PH to Yes. I'm using an amplified speaker system which has it's own volume control. When using the headset, I simply turn down the speake volume. I use a foot switch plugged into the PTT jack on the rear of the K3. A couple of days ago, I discovered a very cool way to mute my speakers while using a headset. This is accomplished simply by tapping the M3 key. The reason this works is that certain menu functions with yes/no or on/off parameters will cycle between their yes/no or on/off states simply by invoking them with a memory key. M1-M4 are handy because all you need do is tap them once the memory is set. Here's what you do: 1. Dial up the SPKR+PH item in config. 2. Now, HOLD one of the memory keys, M1-4, to memorize that menu function. 3. Now, whenever you tap the same M key, SPKR+PH will cycle between yes/no. Your speakers will mute and unmute simply by tapping the M key. You can do the same with th PF1/PF2 keys but the key must be held down for a moment accomplish the same result. Enjoy. 73, Bill, WA4KBD K3/100 #0224 -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-cheap-mic-tp17169142p17170556.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] settings list
G'day Mike, No point in checking past settings. All has changed with the latest firmware. AF response, mike gain, VOX settings etc. You just have to start again. Regards, Mike VP8NO - Original Message - From: Mike Kasrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 10:24 PM Subject: [Elecraft] settings list |I thought I saw somewhere a list of settings that some folks had used | with their K-3s for contesting etc..(EQ, agc, vox delay and the like). | Isearch via google and didnt come up with anything. Was I hallucinating | or am I just bad a google searching? | | Mike/aj9c | | ___ | Elecraft mailing list | Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net | You must be a subscriber to post to the list. | Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): | http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft | | Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm | Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com | | | -- | No virus found in this incoming message. | Checked by AVG. | Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.10/1421 - Release Date: 07/05/2008 17:23 | | ___ 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] no transmit on K3
I'm trying two different mics to transmit with. One is a Kenwood hand mic from a Kenwood 570D and the other is a Heil Pro Set Plus with an 8pin Kenwood mic adapter. I haven't had any luck when even trying to set up my levels for transmitting. I cannot get any bar to show up or move on the ALC or Compression when keying down. I have tried with the compression as high a 30 and the mic gain as high as 60 but no movement, whether in TX Test or regular TX mode. I feel like I am forgetting to change one setting somewhere, if that is what the problem is. I put the K3 together myself and don't know if something could have been done wrong there, but after looking again and again in the manual, I just don't know what else to try. Any suggestions, even to go and check basic settings will be appreciated. Please reply offline. Thanks Rem k6bbq ___ 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 - paddles works, sk doesn't
Anyone have any idea why my paddles work fb when plugged into the K3's keyer jack, but my straight key doesn't work when plugged into the key jack? Paul N4LCD ___ 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] no transmit on K3
Sometimes one of the front panel connector pins don't line up and that breaks the mic connection. If you have a computer mic hand, plug it into the rear panel, change the menu and see if that works. That would be rP.L Bias...in the menu. This will narrow down the problem. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Marin QRP [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 2:14 PM Subject: [Elecraft] no transmit on K3 I'm trying two different mics to transmit with. One is a Kenwood hand mic from a Kenwood 570D and the other is a Heil Pro Set Plus with an 8pin Kenwood mic adapter. I haven't had any luck when even trying to set up my levels for transmitting. I cannot get any bar to show up or move on the ALC or Compression when keying down. I have tried with the compression as high a 30 and the mic gain as high as 60 but no movement, whether in TX Test or regular TX mode. I feel like I am forgetting to change one setting somewhere, if that is what the problem is. I put the K3 together myself and don't know if something could have been done wrong there, but after looking again and again in the manual, I just don't know what else to try. Any suggestions, even to go and check basic settings will be appreciated. Please reply offline. Thanks Rem k6bbq ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.15/1426 - Release Date: 5/10/2008 11:12 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 No Six Meters
You might try pushing the A/B button then entering the frequency. On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 9:21 PM, Dave Agsten [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wanted to check out 6 meters tonight and could not get the K3 to sequence to that band. Direct freq entry of 50.125 went to 30.000Mhz. I thought 6 meters appeared previously, but with the band as it currently is, never paid much attention to it. Murphy's Law - tonight is the 6 meter sprint contest with real sigs on the band and I can't figure out what's up. Any suggestions?? Am I missing something in the menu? 73, Dave N8AG K3 #414 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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 -- W2CVZ, Michael ___ 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 - paddles works, sk doesn't
Anyone have any idea why my paddles work fb when plugged into the K3's keyer jack, but my straight key doesn't work when plugged into the key jack? What DOES happen when the hand key is plugged into the [KEY] jack and you close the key? Anything? Nothing. Are you certain that the TIP and SLEEVE of your KEY PLUG are wried to the Key and that the RING (if using a stereo plug) is NOT attached to anything? Mono plug Tom Hammond N0SS I was originally thinking I might need to make a firmware adjustment that I somehow missed, but your comment encouraged me to check the cable with an Ohmmeter. The tip conductor didn't conduct. I was using a Mono 1/4 molded plug with wire already attached, which was cut out of an older m-m 6' shielded patch cord from Radio Shack. I replaced the cable and it works fine. No firmware configuration was necessary. Thanks, Paul ___ 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] no transmit on K3
Rem With my K3 and a 570D hand mic (MC-43S), I have the following settings: Mic gain 20 to 30 (depends how loud you talk) Compression 20 Mic selection FP.H with no bias (when bias is turned on the word bIAS appears alongside FP.H) I also have some TX EQ to reduce low frequencies and increase higher ones, it depends on your voice. With TX test selected, a monitor audio level of 22, the audio sounds good and the CMP/ALC metering kicks up nicely on normal speech. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 - I'm trying two different mics to transmit with. One is a Kenwood hand mic from a Kenwood 570D and the other is a Heil Pro Set Plus with an 8pin Kenwood mic adapter. I haven't had any luck when even trying to set up my levels for transmitting. I cannot get any bar to show up or move on the ALC or Compression when keying down. I have tried with the compression as high a 30 and the mic gain as high as 60 but no movement, whether in TX Test or regular TX mode. I feel like I am forgetting to change one setting somewhere, if that is what the problem is. I put the K3 together myself and don't know if something could have been done wrong there, but after looking again and again in the manual, I just don't know what else to try. Any suggestions, even to go and check basic settings will be appreciated. Please reply offline. Thanks Rem k6bbq ___ 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] No XMIT on 6 meters
There has been some chatter here lately about 6 meters not working. I thought I would try and duplicate some of the problems. Well I couldn't. However, I did find a problem with my K3 #501 on 6 meters. I don't have power pwr output on 6M. Perhaps I didn't check before, or maybe I didn't run the 5 watt cal on 6M. So, I ran the cal, all bands are fine, 5 watts, except 6M, where I get 1W and a ERR TXG msg. I don't hear much background noise on receive, with an antenna connected. May be a BP filter issue? The Ops manual says to hit the service manual, not encouraging. I really don't want to ship the rig back to Aptos, it's already been sent back once. When it was returned to me, I was told it met all spec's now. BTW, I haven't had the cover off the radio since it was returned. Any ideas out there? John k7up K1, 2 K2's, K3 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] No XMIT on 6 meters
John You might want to check at various frequencies across the band, the problems that required some K3 to be checked for alignment involved 60m not 6m, if I recall correctly. The problem seems to have been a difference to do with slight 60m band differences between the USA and the UK. I am not aware of any specific 6m alignment issues, indeed my K3 is closer to the expected power output levels on 6m than any of the other band, my calibrated LP-100 gives 119 Watts on 6m when the K3 is set for 120 Watts. Have you tried e-mailing K3 Support? 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 - There has been some chatter here lately about 6 meters not working. I thought I would try and duplicate some of the problems. Well I couldn't. However, I did find a problem with my K3 #501 on 6 meters. I don't have power pwr output on 6M. Perhaps I didn't check before, or maybe I didn't run the 5 watt cal on 6M. So, I ran the cal, all bands are fine, 5 watts, except 6M, where I get 1W and a ERR TXG msg. I don't hear much background noise on receive, with an antenna connected. May be a BP filter issue? The Ops manual says to hit the service manual, not encouraging. I really don't want to ship the rig back to Aptos, it's already been sent back once. When it was returned to me, I was told it met all spec's now. BTW, I haven't had the cover off the radio since it was returned. Any ideas out there? John k7up K1, 2 K2's, K3 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 programming commands problem
I'm trying to get some of the K3's functions to respond to commands from my computer, running TR LOG. I have the TX antenna switching ok with the AN1 and AN2 commands. However, I can't find a way to get the RX ANT command to work. The programmers reference says that the the K2's SW commands (SWT and SWH in K3) are not yet available. Has anyone found a work around for this? Thanks and 73 Bob N6WG ___ 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
[Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] K3: SSB + CW (Auto CW) and VOX/PTT]
No Doug, no, this is misunderstanding I need PTT. I need PTT only to switch to TX and produce RF by standard external PTT input. But when I touch key there is Sidetone, TX LED and PTT OUT activated. I do not want to activate PTT OUT line (PTT to other part of system) by touching Key when VOX (QSK) is switched OFF. I want to activete it when I want to transmit and activated PTT IN (footswitch, computer control or anything doing PTT) not by touching the key in CW mode anytime when PTT is selected (K3 IS in PTT mode). Maybe I am doing some mistake(-s) if somebody can verify will be better. Change mode to CW Switch to PTT (no VOX/QSK) Touch the Key Is PTT OUT (cinch on rear panel) active? (connected to GND) Be sure you have disabled VOX in all modes etc., disabled Auto CW and if by touching of key K3 activates external devices by PTT OUT signal. That´s it. Maybe there are some systeme reasons for this but still do not know... Maybe I am completely out of picture as usually :-) Thanks for understanding, lexa -dst- [EMAIL PROTECTED] napsal(a): Alex, You need to turn OFF PTT and turn ON VOX and all should be well. Good luck. 73, Doug, W6JD K3 #23 -- Original message -- From: Alexandr Kobranov [EMAIL PROTECTED] update - sorry for confusion(-s), after some testing I recognized that no RF is on output, only PTT OUT is active and chain of relays are clicking So I am probably wrong concerning relations between AutoCW and PTT CW mode behaving like QSK mode as no RF is emitted. It is not real QSK because only SIDETONE, RED TX Led and PTT OUT is activated. But still not clear to me why PTT OUT is activated when I am in CW mode, PTT enabled and touching the Key? What will be correct - listen Sidetone after touching key but no PTT OUT active, no TX LED. That is my conclusion for now, can be changed easily :-)) L. -dst- K4/10 #272 Alexandr Kobranov n apsal(a): Just to clarify what I suppose to be better: If SSB + CW (Auto CW) active, let it is valid only for SSB mode and on CW mode settings of PTT (PTT or VOX-QSK semi or full) will be considered. Then when I am only on CW I do not need to go to SSB -CW to disable QSK when need PTT only behaviour. There is no problem with dealys there is problem that in system which rely on PTT only you can cause some problems in CW mode by touching the Key as no information about QSK active (caused by SSb +CW settings) is dispalyed (my feeling). 73! L. -dst- K3/10 #727 Alexandr Kobranov napsal(a): Hello, just tested that in my case if I have AutoCW active (CONFIG:CW WGHT and tap '1' until y ou see SSB +CW) there is all the time CW QSK active! If I am in SSB mode and PTT active (NO VOX) when key is touched TX is going to be activated. In CW mode the same - no VOX, no QSK but all the time like QSK active, no VOX label on display. There is need to follow up the settings - if PTT is required there could not be any QSK in any mode. When Auto CW is off, it seems to be ok - following PTT settings. Having latest FW and straight key connected to key on rear panel. Can you please anybody else test this if it is some bug or is time to reload FW here? Thanks, Lexa, -dst- k3/10 #727 ___ Elecraft mailing list g t; Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info
Re: [Elecraft] K3 programming commands problem
Yes. You must first send the command K31; . It need only be sent once and thereafter the SWT and SWH commands work. Don K7FJ I'm trying to get some of the K3's functions to respond to commands from my computer, running TR LOG. I have the TX antenna switching ok with the AN1 and AN2 commands. However, I can't find a way to get the RX ANT command to work. The programmers reference says that the the K2's SW commands (SWT and SWH in K3) are not yet available. Has anyone found a work around for this? Thanks and 73 Bob N6WG ___ 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 programming commands problem
Yes. You must first send the command K31; . It need only be sent once and thereafter the SWT and SWH commands work. Don K7FJ I'm trying to get some of the K3's functions to respond to commands from my computer, running TR LOG. I have the TX antenna switching ok with the AN1 and AN2 commands. However, I can't find a way to get the RX ANT command to work. The programmers reference says that the the K2's SW commands (SWT and SWH in K3) are not yet available. Has anyone found a work around for this? Thanks and 73 Bob N6WG ___ 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] Computer Speakers
Anyone, I will soon be receiving my K3 and I do have a question. Normally my computer line out connects to my computer speakers. When I get my K3 is there a speaker connection on the K3 that will also output audio out from the computer such as when not using the radio but still using the computer? Or do I have to get a stereo Y connector at the line out connection on the K3? Many thanks in advanced. Dave KD1NA ___ 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] No XMIT on 6 meters
John wrote: There has been some chatter here lately about 6 meters not working. I thought I would try and duplicate some of the problems. Well I couldn't. However, I did find a problem with my K3 #501 on 6 meters. I don't have power pwr output on 6M. Perhaps I didn't check before, or maybe I didn't run the 5 watt cal on 6M. So, I ran the cal, all bands are fine, 5 watts, except 6M, where I get 1W and a ERR TXG msg. I don't hear much background noise on receive, with an antenna connected. May be a BP filter issue? The Ops manual says to hit the service manual, not encouraging. I really don't want to ship the rig back to Aptos, it's already been sent back once. When it was returned to me, I was told it met all spec's now. BTW, I haven't had the cover off the radio since it was returned. Any ideas out there? When I attempted to do the power output calibration there was a problem on 6m. All other bands were OK. My setup has an external tuner with a dummy load connected to the BYPASS output connector on the tuner. Checking the cabling reminded me that there is low-pass filter in line between the K3 and the tuner. It has a cut-off frequency of 42 MHz and is 80 dB down at 50 MHz. I had forgotten about the filter because it is bolted onto the back of my console - out of sight, out of mind. Hooking the dummy load directly to the K3 solved the problem. (I normally have 160-10m on ANT1 to the external tuner, with 6m on ANT2 to its own separate 4-position remote antenna switch, so the LP filter isn't a problem.) Gus Hansen KB0YH ___ 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] Very good radio K3 - #845
I received my K3 Serial #845 factory assembled last Tuesday, May 6 and have been learning and operating it daily. I downloaded the latest firmware versions before beginning to use the radio. I ran into two problems that were resolved easily and have had nothing but success with this radio in all modes of CW, SSB and RTTY. I have a Microham MicroKeyer II attached to the radio. I had also ordered the second receiver, but decided to bypass that for the moment. I will try using this radio on split mode before I decide on the second receiver for the future. I am using a Heil PR-40 microphone with the Heil Kenwood adapter, running no bias of course and Mic Sel = FP.H and TxG VCE = 1.0, Mic Gain = 15 CMP = 0. Audio reports on this baby have just been fantastic. I only adjusted two parts of the TX Equalizer, 100 = -16 and 2.40 - +10 for my voice. All other settings are ZERO. Everyone who knows my voice and some are audiophiles, agree that the audio is superb. I am getting peak power on SSB that is near 100 watts and it easily drives my ACOM 2000a amplifier. I do not run the microphone through the MicroKeyer, but run it directly to the front of the radio. RTTY was easy to setup with Microkeyer, just had to adjust the pitch control for 2125 Mark. CW is very very good. I am an occasional CW operator, but using the 400 hz roofing filter and using the DSP filter to drop it to as low as 50 hz for the first time was a blast. No QRM, no Ringing that my ears could tell. Tone has nice sound to it. My first station worked was in Australia on 80M with a 80m vertical running 100 watts. They gave me a true 57, while I was coping them 44. There is practically no QRN source that I can't remove with either the DSP NB or IF NB. I have had to try both method on some local noise sources to get the best results. None of that was ever possible with my Pro 3 or Orion II. And, NR works! As a previous owner of a Yaesu FT-1000MP, Pro 2, Orion II and a Pro 3, this is definitely the best radio I have used thus far. I will post a preview on eHam when I have had the radio for a longer period, but just using the radio these past days has been a blast. Hope to work you on the bands. Look for me at Dayton for an eyeball QSO! 73, de Roland NA5Q K3 #845 K3/100-F KAT3=F KFL3A-6K KFL3A-2.7K KFL3A-1.0K KFL3A-400 KTCXO3-1 KXV3 Backordered KFL3A-2.8K and KFL3A-1.8K ___ 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] setting pf1 (or 2) to control
Trying to program either of the pf buttons to control xv1 yes/no. Follow the directions in the manual: select config: xv1 on. Push and hold pf1 until it says set. Now go back to normal display and push pf1. It flashes the xv1 on selection but then it goes back to standard vfo display. To verify I was doing it correctly I tried it with af gain. An interesting capability I didn't know existed was first time push pf1 with the af gain programmed it sets it to low. Push again and switches to high. I would like it to do that with the xv1 selection. Any ideas? Thanks Ron N4XD No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.15/1426 - Release Date: 5/10/2008 11:12 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
[Elecraft] K2: Low 8V, and adjusting AGC and S-meter
Hi: My K2 #6425 was ordered in February and is now fully operational, with almost all measurements and checks within limits. The only issue is the output of the 8V regulator, which is at 7.56V (5.5% down from the nominal 8V). If I am right, this low voltage is the cause for... a) AGC threshold adjustment: U2 pin 5 voltage only goes up to 3.62V, not 3.80V; b) S-meter adjustment: Can never get S-meter LED below #2 or above #9 to turn on. I had to order some spare parts from Elecraft, and to be safe I asked them also to send me a tested replacement for the 8V regulator - which is on the way. My questions are... - Wouldn't the low 8V level be the cause of the above symptoms (a) and (b)? - Any reason I should or should not replace that 8V regulator, anyway? 73 - Kristinn, TF3KX -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K2%3A-Low-8V%2C-and-adjusting-AGC-and-S-meter-tp17179721p17179721.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] K2: Low 8V, and adjusting AGC and S-meter
Kristinn, I had the exact same problem. I replaced the regulator with one that operates at 8.0 VDC and the AGC adjusted correctly. I don't know if they received a batch of bad chips, but I used one that I had on hand, not one from Elecraft. Good luck. Best, DW Holtman WB7SSN - Original Message - From: TF3KX [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 6:25 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2: Low 8V, and adjusting AGC and S-meter Hi: My K2 #6425 was ordered in February and is now fully operational, with almost all measurements and checks within limits. The only issue is the output of the 8V regulator, which is at 7.56V (5.5% down from the nominal 8V). If I am right, this low voltage is the cause for... a) AGC threshold adjustment: U2 pin 5 voltage only goes up to 3.62V, not 3.80V; b) S-meter adjustment: Can never get S-meter LED below #2 or above #9 to turn on. I had to order some spare parts from Elecraft, and to be safe I asked them also to send me a tested replacement for the 8V regulator - which is on the way. My questions are... - Wouldn't the low 8V level be the cause of the above symptoms (a) and (b)? - Any reason I should or should not replace that 8V regulator, anyway? 73 - Kristinn, TF3KX -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K2%3A-Low-8V%2C-and-adjusting-AGC-and-S-meter-tp17179721p17179721.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] IF output Amplitude
Has anyone measured the amplitude of the IF output port for a given signal input? I think I may have a problem but would like to know what the signal profile looks like...input to IF output port. Thanks in advance John, N6AX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2: Low 8V, and adjusting AGC and S-meter
Kristinn: In answer to a): Yes, that is correct. Several of us that have built K2's in recent times have found that the 8V regulator output is low by as much as 0.5 volts. Replacing it should give you a good chance of seeing higher voltage, and being able to adjust the AGC threshold to 3.8V. My regulator output was 7.51 volts, if I recall correctly, and Elecraft sent me a new one. Interestingly, I looked up the manufacturer's data sheet for this part, and it is very near, but still within the manufacturer's tolerance. I believe that this should also fix b), but I did not experience this with my unit. 73, Dave K7DAA http://www.k7daa.com On May 11, 2008, at 5:25 PM, TF3KX wrote: Hi: My K2 #6425 was ordered in February and is now fully operational, with almost all measurements and checks within limits. The only issue is the output of the 8V regulator, which is at 7.56V (5.5% down from the nominal 8V). If I am right, this low voltage is the cause for... a) AGC threshold adjustment: U2 pin 5 voltage only goes up to 3.62V, not 3.80V; b) S-meter adjustment: Can never get S-meter LED below #2 or above #9 to turn on. I had to order some spare parts from Elecraft, and to be safe I asked them also to send me a tested replacement for the 8V regulator - which is on the way. My questions are... - Wouldn't the low 8V level be the cause of the above symptoms (a) and (b)? - Any reason I should or should not replace that 8V regulator, anyway? 73 - Kristinn, TF3KX -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K2%3A-Low-8V%2C-and-adjusting-AGC-and-S-meter-tp17179721p17179721.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] Computer Speakers
NopeAnd a Y connector doesn't work too well either. The low impedance speaker output of the K3 will swamp the computer's higher impedance output resulting in weak audio from the computer. A switching arrangement or some kind of mixer would work. Otherwise you will need separate speakers for your K3. I'm using a Logitech THX speaker system for both the PC and K3 and am manually switching between the sources. N4LQ Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Dave Jeanne Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 7:32 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Computer Speakers Anyone, I will soon be receiving my K3 and I do have a question. Normally my computer line out connects to my computer speakers. When I get my K3 is there a speaker connection on the K3 that will also output audio out from the computer such as when not using the radio but still using the computer? Or do I have to get a stereo Y connector at the line out connection on the K3? Many thanks in advanced. Dave KD1NA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1427 - Release Date: 5/11/2008 1:08 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Receiver distortion
Greetings All, lately I have noticed that sometimes the main receiver sounds distorted when signals are not even very strong (S5-7) without having Notch, NR, NB or wide filter active and AGC is on slow. I am curious if anyone else has experienced this audio degradation? I have had a play while this is happening with the width, Hi and Lo cut, shift and volume but it appears to have little effect. The NB is not used. Regards, Gary #679 K3/100 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Receiver distortion
Gary Tell us about your speaker system. The K3 has the cleanest receive audio I've see thusfar. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Gary Gregory [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 9:19 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Receiver distortion Greetings All, lately I have noticed that sometimes the main receiver sounds distorted when signals are not even very strong (S5-7) without having Notch, NR, NB or wide filter active and AGC is on slow. I am curious if anyone else has experienced this audio degradation? I have had a play while this is happening with the width, Hi and Lo cut, shift and volume but it appears to have little effect. The NB is not used. Regards, Gary #679 K3/100 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1427 - Release Date: 5/11/2008 1:08 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Computer Speakers
Dave, Just connect a stereo cable between the K3 external speaker jack to the soundcard line in and see what happens. I use this arrangement all the time at the workbench (but I use dedicated speakers in the hamshack). How well it works is dependent on your computer and soundcard. You could always plug the external speakers directly into the K3, but I understand that is a bother. 73, Don W3FPR Dave Jeanne Robertson wrote: Anyone, I will soon be receiving my K3 and I do have a question. Normally my computer line out connects to my computer speakers. When I get my K3 is there a speaker connection on the K3 that will also output audio out from the computer such as when not using the radio but still using the computer? Or do I have to get a stereo Y connector at the line out connection on the K3? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Very good radio K3 - #845
Good move on getting a factory assembled radio. Well worth the $250 or so to get a factory assembled, tested rig. Sure bets waiting for parts, pieces, and assistance with parameter settings. My #818 has been sitting in my shack, inoperative, waiting for parts and pieces for over 9 days. My experience might be the exception but it is not the kind of experience one wants with an expensive ham radio. Bob, K9PAG Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Very-good-radio-K3845-tp17179377p17180949.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] Elecraft CW Net Report for May 11th 12th, 2008
Good Evening, I am glad I could step outside and listen to the fir trees after that second net! A couple of you were so loud it was hard to copy because of the smoke coming out of my ears. I am using different headphones these days. Pat got them for me for Christmas a while back and they have been hanging on the wall. I thought I should use them just 'cuz. Well, they work pretty well; heavy but they are very responsive. These phones do not allow me to push them forward onto my cheekbones like I could the others. I'll need to put a fuse inline with them, anyone greater than S9 + 100 dB will blow the link. Looks like weather is pretty good across the nation. I am frightened for KL7CW though. He is in Bakersfield, California where it is much too warm. The jump from Palmer, Alaska to SoCal must be daunting. Good luck Rick! Dale said he was not coming to Oregon this year but I swear he was in my front yard running a linear! Sometimes signal strength is not everything. First time he sent his hail I could not copy because it was 'just too darn loud' (Huey Lewis line from Back to the Future). On to the lists before I draw any more ire = On 14051 kHz at 2300z: W0CZ - Ken - ND - K3 - 457 N0SS - Tom - MO - K3 - 008 AB9V - Mike - IN - K3 - 398 W6ZH - Pete - CA - K3 - 657 K1THP - Dave - CT - K3 - 686 NO8V - John - MI - K3 - 820 K9ZTV - Kent - MO - K3 - 21 N6DIT - Dennis - CA N0BK - Bruce - MN - K2 - 3646 N0AR - Scott - MN - K2 - 4866 N3AO - Carter - VA On 7044.5 kHz at 0200z: W6ZH - Pete - CA - K3 - 657 W0JFR - John - CO - K2 - 4507 W0CZ - Ken - ND - K3 - 457 KL7CW - Rick - CA - KX1 - 798 N0AR - Scott - MN - K2 - 4866 AB9V - Mike - IN - K3 - 398 W7AQK - Dave - AZ - K3 - 96 QNI #5! K6PJV - Dale - CA - K2 - 5345 WA7BOC - Roger - WA - K3 - 75 W5TM - Ed - OK - K3 - 342 K1THP - Dave - CT - K3 - 686 N0BK - Bruce - MN - K2 - 3646 AE6GC - Jack - CA - KX1 ??? - 1403 It appears there are quite a few active K3 folks. They seem to work OK, now for the test of time :) If there are any errors or omissions in the above lists please bring them to my attention. Since the net began June 7th, 2003 have been 560 vistors for a total of 4682 QNI. I still have not worked DE or SD on the net. Sure would be nice to get ECN one of those fancy WAS certificates. It would be kind of special because it would designate all states worked Elecraft rig to Elecraft rig. Please think about working mobile while on vacation this summer. Maybe we can pull this off! Until next week stay well, 73, Kevin. KD5ONS (Net Control Operator 5th Class) ___ 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
