Re: [Elecraft] K3
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello It's me again. As you can tell, I'm in over my head with the K3. Can you turn off the receiver input and tramsmitter output with a menu item? If so how do you turn it back on? I have receiver noise, but no receive signals and the transmitter keys in cw mode and have side tone but no power output. Any ideas ? Make sure you have the correct antenna selected, or you will not hear signals. If you have the KXV3 you can also select a separate receive antenna, so that's another thing to check. For transmitting, you must have VOX on to send CW. Also make sure the TX icon isn't flashing -- that could mean that you are in Test Mode. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 - interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software
Simon (HB9DRV) wrote: Agreed - unlike WinKey with KY you have no idea how many characters are inside the radio waiting to be sent. It's OK for sending CQ DX ALL NIGHT LONG etc. but for anything else it's not a good option. I'm sorry, but I really don't get this argument in the context of contest operating at all. The typical contest over, whether it's a call or a report or an acknowledgement, is pretty short. It takes about a couple of seconds to transmit. If anyone can change the text between the moment of hitting the Send key and the transmission being finished they are a hell of a lot quicker on the keyboard than I am. The KY command is simply an alternative to external memory keyers or the message memories built into radios like the K2 and K3 that are not modifiable in any shape or form during the time-frame of a contest contact. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham Directoryhttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---interfacing-to-N1MM-Contest-Logging-software-tp1124874p1128369.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: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software
I've altered a call on the fly during the over. For instance I might send G3UNA? on the first over, then lop off the ? during the confirm transmission. Not sure if this is what you mean, tho. David G3UNA From: Julian, G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/09/30 Tue AM 09:38:06 BST To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software Simon (HB9DRV) wrote: Agreed - unlike WinKey with KY you have no idea how many characters are inside the radio waiting to be sent. It's OK for sending CQ DX ALL NIGHT LONG etc. but for anything else it's not a good option. I'm sorry, but I really don't get this argument in the context of contest operating at all. The typical contest over, whether it's a call or a report or an acknowledgement, is pretty short. It takes about a couple of seconds to transmit. If anyone can change the text between the moment of hitting the Send key and the transmission being finished they are a hell of a lot quicker on the keyboard than I am. The KY command is simply an alternative to external memory keyers or the message memories built into radios like the K2 and K3 that are not modifiable in any shape or form during the time-frame of a contest contact. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham Directoryhttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---interfacing-to-N1MM-Contest-Logging-software-tp1124874p1128369.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 - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software
Would you lop off the ? *after* clicking the button to start sending the confirmation? If yes, then it would be a problem, because the software would have sent the whole confirmation to the radio as soon as you clicked the button. Otherwise it wouldn't. Julian, G4ILO G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com 2008/9/30 [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've altered a call on the fly during the over. For instance I might send G3UNA? on the first over, then lop off the ? during the confirm transmission. Not sure if this is what you mean, tho. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Elecraft Rigs in Emergency Service...
At 01:19 PM 09/29/08, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: I'm deeply sorry to hear about the Amateur operators who clearly couldn't be bothered with a distress call until they were asked. They are not qualified to be Hams and should have lost their licenses. I believe that as there is less and less emphasis on the service aspect of ham radio, and less attention paid to the history of the hobby, coupled with the ease of obtaining a license, there are/will be many hams who have no concept of their responsibilities. I wonder how many of us would continue in the hobby if we had to certify and give an example of operating in the Public Interest, Convenience or Necessity ? Thom k3hrn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software
No. David G3UNA From: Julian G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/09/30 Tue AM 11:13:38 BST To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software Would you lop off the ? *after* clicking the button to start sending the confirmation? If yes, then it would be a problem, because the software would have sent the whole confirmation to the radio as soon as you clicked the button. Otherwise it wouldn't. Julian, G4ILO G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com 2008/9/30 [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've altered a call on the fly during the over. For instance I might send G3UNA? on the first over, then lop off the ? during the confirm transmission. Not sure if this is what you mean, tho. - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: [OT] K3 and MARS
The K3 requires a firmware mod that Elecraft will give you upon request and verification. [OT] HF MARS frequencies are many and distributed from 2 mHz to 28 mHz. This makes dynamically moving the net to the critical frequency possible. So you must be frequency agile. When I applied to MARS I told them I had a K2 and they said NG. Although the K2 can hit a few MARS frequencies near the amateur band edges you need a radio that can be used on all the frequencies. The bandpass filters in the K2 are simply too good, and performance several hundred kHz away from the amateur band edges is not good enough. You will also need to get your antenna hardware working on all those MARS frequencies. AN 80M dipole with 450 Ohm ladder line and a really good balanced line tuner works well. The IC706, TS480, and FT857 are popular radios for MARS. Remember that you don't have hams on either side of your signal blanking out your receiver with MARS channels so these radios work fine. The K3 works superbly as a MARS radio. MARS has many advantages. Unlike ARES and RACES there is a requirement for heavy training and certification (at least in Texas). The assumption is that merely having a ham license is not enough to actually be of any value during an emergency. Also you can transmit digital at the center of the voice frequencies making mixed mode nets very efficient. I am simply amazed of all that I have learned about EMCOMM since joining MARS a few months ago. To apply for Army MARS go to: http://www.netcom.army.mil/mars/join.aspx Sorry for the blurb on MARS, but the K3 is a very nice MARS radio. And because of the mass destruction from Hurricane Dolly and Ike down here in Texas more hams need to join MARS. 73, Steve, W2MY, AAR6CX PS: There is also Navy/Marine and Air Force MARS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: KE7X RE: [Elecraft] KAT3 Problem
Thanks Gary, I redid the power calibration and the tuner tunes the dummy load all ok. It still struggled with the 40 dipole (native swr, as measured by the K3, is 1.6:1) and would only get a match of 1.4:1. But I put in a short length of coax as you suggested and now it can find a 1.1:1 match, although still with some struggle. No external switches, wattmeter etc. Thanks, Fred From: Gary Surrency [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 2:43 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: KE7X RE: [Elecraft] KAT3 Problem Hi Fred, Can you try a slightly different length of feedline to see if that helps the tuner find a better match? Just add or remove a length of coax if that is possible. Be sure the screws in the KAT3 and ANT1, ANT2 connectors are all very tight. Try a different ground connection too, and the K3 is connected as directly to the antenna as possible (no external antenna switches, SWR or wattmeters, etc.). Try lower power levels too (the tuner always uses 5w or less when it operates). Make sure the antenna and feedline has no bad connections, and use a SWR analyzer to check its match if you have one such as the MFJ-259B. If a powerful AM, FM, TV, or pager antenna is nearby, it might be affecting the tuner's operation on the antenna. -- 73, Gary AB7MY = [EMAIL PROTECTED] Elecraft Technical Support Hi, -Original Message- From: Cady, Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, Sep 29, 2008 6:28 am Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KAT3 Problem To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Tom. Been there done that and that's what it acts like but the ant selection is OK. I can bypass the atu and it sees the dummy load fine. Would there be any filters or anything that are used on 7 and 24 only? Thanks, Fred -Original Message- From: Tom Hammond [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 3:04 AM To: Cady, Fred Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 Problem Fred: Double check that you somehow didn't manage to get ANT2 set as the default antenna selection for those bands... if so, you're probably tuning into NO ANTENNA...! 73, Tom N0SS At 21:48 09/28/2008, you wrote: Hi, Just getting K3 going and KAT3 does not tune properly on 7 and 24 MHz. I'm pretty sure it worked earlier today on a 40 m dipole I put up but now it doesn't tune the dipole or a dummy load. When trying to tune the dummy load and checking the L C I get Ca = Ct=0.66 nF and L=0.75 uH and 2.5:1 SWR. If I change Ca = 0.04 nF and L = 0.1 uH I get 1.0:1 but when hitting tune again the KAT3 goes back to the previous 2.5:1 settings. All other bands except 24 MHz seem ok. Any thoughts? Thanks, KE7X Fred Cady Fcady at ieee dot org This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info
[Elecraft] OT: MARS frequencies, etc.
Ken wrote: It seems ... to me anyway ... that attempting to keep MARS frequencies secret is terribly silly! It is Monty Python silly. MARS frequency/net information has no security classification. The only repercussion to MARS frequency disclosure is aggravation of some folks for whom an aura of I know something that you don't is appealing. This restriction is NOT historically characteristic of MARS. I spent 14 years in Navy-Marine Corps MARS and almost as long in Army MARS, beginning in 1968. The Vietnam War is the last campaign in which MARS played a persistent and useful part in providing message and phone patch services to US servicemen. At hamfests, we would hand out flyers with net times and frequencies to encourage potential members to listen and possibly affiliate. I suspect that most MARS members, especially those of long membership or with actual military background, share my assessment of this pointless sense of secrecy. If one wishes to listen to local Army or Navy-Marine Corps MARS nets, tune 4000 to 4080 kHz (USB-mostly) about 1800 to 2000 local time and you'll find most. Air Force MARS (and Civil Air Patrol) nets are scattered halfway between 4 and 5 MHz. There are many MARS HF frequencies, but the most local activity is found in these ranges. MARS members seek to be of service, but technology (cell phones, e-mail, internet) now available to most service members have made the historical prime service of MARS almost superfluous. Now MARS traffic is essentially all administrative or training in nature. The emergency communications function remains, though rarely activated. Though not now a member, I highly regard the motivation for MARS service. I only suggest that frequency and net info restrictions are absurd, inappropriate, and misplaced in a system that has no security classification, has never handled classified traffic, and has never performed background investigations of potential members. Mike / KK5F (ex-Navy MARS N0LTD/NNN0LTD, ex-Army MARS AAT6UI, ex-CAP) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 Interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software
Agreed - unlike WinKey with KY you have no idea how many characters are inside the radio waiting to be sent. It's OK for sending CQ DX ALL NIGHT LONG etc. but for anything else it's not a good option. I'm sorry, but I really don't get this argument in the context of contest operating at all. The typical contest over, whether it's a call or a report or an acknowledgement, is pretty short. It takes about a couple of seconds to transmit. If anyone can change the text between the moment of hitting the Send key and the transmission being finished they are a hell of a lot quicker on the keyboard than I am. Julian, I think it's even more important for slow typers. When I still used to use only two fingers to type I would have replied to you by typing G4 INS ILO. I would have got to the G4 when you finished sending your call. I would then have hit INS to start giving you my report and while it was keying finished typing your call. I can now type much faster and usually finish the callsign before hitting INS, but when I make a mistake typing (like G4IOL) I need to be able to correct it before the CW output is getting to the O. 73 Carsten, DL1EFD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 - interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software
You have obviously not used N1MM Logger or Writelog as the user can edit calls or other information in the entry window and have the update reflected in macros already in process. That is a function of the software - and works with either direct (PC generated) or Winkey CW generation. The developers simply will not consider support for any form of CW generation that does not provide support for that feature or is transceiver specific. This constant carping for KY support is going nowhere - it is a non-starter as far as a major segment of the developer community is concerned. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 4:38 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software Simon (HB9DRV) wrote: Agreed - unlike WinKey with KY you have no idea how many characters are inside the radio waiting to be sent. It's OK for sending CQ DX ALL NIGHT LONG etc. but for anything else it's not a good option. I'm sorry, but I really don't get this argument in the context of contest operating at all. The typical contest over, whether it's a call or a report or an acknowledgement, is pretty short. It takes about a couple of seconds to transmit. If anyone can change the text between the moment of hitting the Send key and the transmission being finished they are a hell of a lot quicker on the keyboard than I am. The KY command is simply an alternative to external memory keyers or the message memories built into radios like the K2 and K3 that are not modifiable in any shape or form during the time-frame of a contest contact. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham Directoryhttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and 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] OT: MARS frequencies, etc.
Yes Mike, I -do- hear the Silly Police coming (:-)) Having belonged to all three branches of MARS in the past ... over a span of many years ... I can agree that your appraisal is dead-on. Some would argue that MARS is detrimental to amateur radio. My Elmer (W5ADC) was a dedicated traffic handler who joined MARS and -totally- abandoned the amateur bands for the rest of his life. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 - Tuning Sub RX while transmitting
I was running in a local SSB Contest on the weekend and was trying to scan the band with the Sub-RX while calling CQ on the main RX-frequency. I noticed that when tuning the Sub-RX while transmitting the frequency display would change but apparently the RX frequency wouldn't. E.g. My CQ frequency was 3700. I heard DL1ABC on the SubRX on 3750. I had already worked him so I called CQ again and during the CQ tuned down to around 3747 hoping for a different caller. But after my CQ I could still hear DL1ABC on the SubRX although the display showed 3747. When I then moved the SubRX VFO knob minimally, the frequency would jump to the displayed value. Has anybody else noticed this? It would be great if you could tune the SubRX while transmitting. 73 Carsten, DL1EFD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] KUSB support under Vista?
Greetings, I just purchased a new computer (with Vista) as my old computer finally died. Is there driver support for the KUSB cable and if so, where can I download them? I noticed that the Prolific web site mentioned something about not supporting Vista. Thanks, - Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KUSB-support-under-Vista--tp1128983p1128983.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] KUSB support under Vista?
I'd guess it's built into Vista now? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Man is the best computer we can put aboard a spacecraft and the only one that can be mass produced with unskilled labour. -Wernher von Braun, rocket engineer (1912-1977) On 30 Sep 2008, at 14:55, KB1PXD wrote: Prolific ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] KUSB support under Vista?
Any Prolific Vista driver will work. Vista may have one ready to install when it senses the KUSB. There are 4 manufacturers mentioned on the Prolific website. Elecraft could post a driver on its website as a vendor of a Prolific-based adapter, but has chosen not to do so. Monty K2DLJ Greetings, I just purchased a new computer (with Vista) as my old computer finally died. Is there driver support for the KUSB cable and if so, where can I download them? I noticed that the Prolific web site mentioned something about not supporting Vista. Thanks, - Bill -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] KUSB support under Vista?
Never mind. It appears the Microsoft drivers are adequate. I've loaded the drivers and I'm in the process of updating the K3 firmware. - Bill KB1PXD wrote: Greetings, I just purchased a new computer (with Vista) as my old computer finally died. Is there driver support for the KUSB cable and if so, where can I download them? I noticed that the Prolific web site mentioned something about not supporting Vista. Thanks, - Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KUSB-support-under-Vista--tp1128983p1129010.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] KUSB support under Vista?
Is there driver support for the KUSB cable and if so, where can I download them? Please see the USB to Serial Adapter Troubleshooting topic in K3 Utility Help. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CQWW RTTY - K3 Experience
I also worked the contest briefly. I wasn't contesting, but I was looking for Wyoming. I used my K3 along with the LP-PAN panadapter, and PowerSDR, LP-Bridge, MMTTY and Ham Radio Deluxe software. This let me set the RTTY DTF filter on the K3 and click on signals in the panadapter spectrum to tune them in. While MMTTY was decoding an exchange, I would be lining up the next signal as I hopped up and down the band. Bob KD8CGH _ -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/CQWW-RTTY---K3-Experience-tp1126034p1129151.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] Re: My email address
Don, I also had problems with my arrl.net address... it turns out that the ARRL has handed off their email handling to Yahoo Mail... just watch the spam go up!! I no longer use that particular address... Dave G. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: My email address
ARRL uses Interbridge, not Yahoo: $ host -t mx arrl.net arrl.net mail is handled by 10 ganymede.interbridge.net. arrl.net mail is handled by 10 callisto.interbridge.net. arrl.net mail is handled by 10 mimas.interbridge.net. Bob, N7XY On Sep 30, 2008, at 8:42 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don, I also had problems with my arrl.net address... it turns out that the ARRL has handed off their email handling to Yahoo Mail... just watch the spam go up!! I no longer use that particular address... Dave G. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 - interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software
Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: You have obviously not used N1MM Logger or Writelog as the user can edit calls or other information in the entry window and have the update reflected in macros already in process. The aim is to respond immediately to the station that has just called. Both contesting programs can be configured to start sending CW automatically after the first few characters of a callsign have been typed in. In reality this does allow the operator to finish typing the rest of the callsign, ahead of the computer, so the other station hears a very prompt response containing his complete callsign with no glitches or hesitations. That is a function of the software - and works with either direct (PC generated) or Winkey CW generation. The developers simply will not consider support for any form of CW generation that does not provide support for that feature or is transceiver specific. This constant carping for KY support is going nowhere - it is a non-starter as far as a major segment of the developer community is concerned. That's correct - we have already passed the Point Of No Return on this one. There is no point in software developers attempting to support several fragmented subsets of the KY protocol on different rigs (*none* of which currently supports the needs of all users) when the WInkey protocol is already there and does it all. Now if the K3 could have built-in support for the Winkey protocol, that would be a very different matter! But that's for the future; and in the meantime the hardware Winkey option is already available. I was a very reluctant convert to the Winkey chip, because Who needs yet another paddle-driven keyer? I've already got three, and still only one keying hand! Instead, I decided to use the Winkey chip in a minimalist way as a simple Morse Modem - a small dongle that has only an ASCII serial input and a Morse output. Used in this way, it needs no paddle input or manual speed control; the keying speed is controlled entirely by the host software (N1MM) which can also command the chip to switch its keying output between two different rigs. The only feature lost by not using the Winkey's own paddle inputs is the ability to interrupt outgoing CW by touching a paddle - and the Esc key works fine for that. -- 73 from Ian GM3SEK http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] krx3 settings
Hello folks, I have the KRX3 installed and been playing around trying to get it at the same gain level as the main RX.Can anyone share there settings. Thanks Don...w2xb -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/krx3-settings-tp1129382p1129382.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 - Elecraft Antenna Tuner KAT3
I am curious as to the experience of others on the list concerning the KAT3. Mine works find, but never finds that 1.0 to 1 match. It will find 1.2 or so (which is OK I know) but does not seem to find anything better. Yes, I do the tune procedure twice within 5 seconds. Latest firmware. It also seems to increase over time a tadand I am not moving around on frequency that much either. I am kinda addicted to running stations. Antenna is a Force-12 which is about .14 to 1.6. I really don't need to use the tuner but I do. The 40 meter vee and the 80 mter vee do the same thing when I run the antenna tuner. I do not on 40 CW and the 80 meter dipole is tuned to mid band since I try to work both SSB and CW. All this has bee checked by an antenna analyzer. Just asking another one of my brilliant questions... 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
Re: [Elecraft] krx3 settings
I have the KRX3 installed and been playing around trying to get it at the same gain level as the main RX.Can anyone share there settings. Are you using the latest firmware? There was a gain imbalance issue that was corrected in MCU 2.36/DSP 1.90 on the first of September. 73, Lyle KK7P PS: I've cc:'ed this to k3support for you. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 PSK31 VIA PADDLE
I've used the CW to PSK-31 function and I've had reports from others that some of the characters being sent are chopped off and not displayed on the receiving end ??? I have no idea what is causing that or how to fix it. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-PSK31-VIA-PADDLE-tp1126483p1129528.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 - Elecraft Antenna Tuner KAT3
Lee, I had the same problem. I redoing the Wattmeter 5 and 50 watt Calibrations and the Transmitter Gain Calibrations (for all bands) fixed the problem. Background: KAT3 worked after initial install. 1.0 SWR into a 40M dipole resonant in the CW end but tunable thru the SSB end and 1.0 into a 20 M vertical (1.2 SWR w/o tuner) at the CW end and 1.0 at the SSB end. After a power output problem with SSB on 40 and 80 was solved by a firmware upgrade the KAT3 degraded to the symptoms you described. It has been working FB since then, as has everything else. Renne at Elecraft recognized the symptoms immediately and walked me thru a few diagnostic steps to confirm the diagnoses. Have a dummy load ready and give him a call! Jack AE6GC _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lee Buller Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 10:00 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - Elecraft Antenna Tuner KAT3 I am curious as to the experience of others on the list concerning the KAT3. Mine works find, but never finds that 1.0 to 1 match. It will find 1.2 or so (which is OK I know) but does not seem to find anything better. Yes, I do the tune procedure twice within 5 seconds. Latest firmware. It also seems to increase over time a tadand I am not moving around on frequency that much either. I am kinda addicted to running stations. Antenna is a Force-12 which is about .14 to 1.6. I really don't need to use the tuner but I do. The 40 meter vee and the 80 mter vee do the same thing when I run the antenna tuner. I do not on 40 CW and the 80 meter dipole is tuned to mid band since I try to work both SSB and CW. All this has bee checked by an antenna analyzer. Just asking another one of my brilliant questions... 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: MARS frequencies, etc.
Ken Kopp wrote: It seems ... to me anyway ... that attempting to keep MARS frequencies secret is terribly silly! Do the MARS leaders actually think they aren't / can't be heard by anyone who wants to listen??!! What's the rationale? Am I missing something? Probably not :-) US Military frequencies themselves aren't really a secret, they just aren't typically publicized all that much. Been that way since I was in uniform in the 60's-70's and probably long before that. Far more important in terms of secrecy is linking a frequency to an operational unit and/or location. You can't stop someone from intercepting an unencrypted radio transmission, but you sure don't want to tell him who is using it, where, and for what. It is also common for frequencies to have some designator [e.g. Charlie One] for on-the-air QSY requirements rather than stating the actual frequency in the clear. Obviously, with some heavy sleuthing one could discover the connection between a designator and a frequency. Some military/MARS frequencies do get publicized in the announcements for the annual Armed Forces Day cross-band operations. I'm not sure if it is a custom firmware download from Elecraft or some other mechanism from them, but I do know that your K3 can be made to operate on MARS frequencies outside the ham bands if you are authorized to be there. Hoping to work a LOT of Elecrafters in the Cal QSO Party this weekend. I'll be working CW shifts at N6A for Alpine County. If you need Alpine for anything, we're your QSO, at last check there still aren't any active hams in the county. 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] (Fwd) Re: My email address
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Re: [Elecraft] (Fwd) Re: My email address
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I distinctly remember an ARRL announcement to the effect that they were no longer hosting and/or administering email accounts on arrl.net Probably. As long as I've been around (not long), it's been a *forwarding* service only. ~Iain ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] (Fwd) Re: My email address
I do not think they ever hosted email accounts. They provide email forwarding for members. I just verified that it is working. Monty K2DLJ I distinctly remember an ARRL announcement to the effect that they were no longer hosting and/or administering email accounts on arrl.net ___ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 - Elecraft Antenna Tuner KAT3
I usually get 1.0 to 1 on a variety of antennas including my 160 sloper cut for 1.947 down on the CW portion of the band. Sometimes it's not quite as good but that's when I'm trying to make a really bad match work. Bill NZ0T Lee Buller wrote: I am curious as to the experience of others on the list concerning the KAT3. Mine works find, but never finds that 1.0 to 1 match. It will find 1.2 or so (which is OK I know) but does not seem to find anything better. Yes, I do the tune procedure twice within 5 seconds. Latest firmware. It also seems to increase over time a tadand I am not moving around on frequency that much either. I am kinda addicted to running stations. Antenna is a Force-12 which is about .14 to 1.6. I really don't need to use the tuner but I do. The 40 meter vee and the 80 mter vee do the same thing when I run the antenna tuner. I do not on 40 CW and the 80 meter dipole is tuned to mid band since I try to work both SSB and CW. All this has bee checked by an antenna analyzer. Just asking another one of my brilliant questions... 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 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---Elecraft-Antenna-Tuner-KAT3-tp1129458p1129913.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 digital modes using HRD via RigExpert Standard
Folks, I am having some trouble getting my K3 to work digital modes running HRD and DM780 software and a RigExpert Standard as the interface. I am curious what I might be doing wrong. As far as sound selection, I am using the USB audio codecs, and it is receiving fine, (RTTY and MT63), and it will switch to transmit when requested, but no drive seems to be happening. I have set the mic sel on the K3 to Line In (back panel), where my audio from the RigBlaster is going, and tried adjusting the MIC level (affects Line in in that mode) to no avail. Any hints? Thanks and 73 de Dave, W5SV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 up the KRX3
Hello Guys/Gals Found out what the problem was with my KRX3 not recieving and tons of white noise. Never followed the instructions on page #41. Setting Sub Reciever Antenna Selection. Boy getting old isn't for sissies. I went right by it. Now all is working fine. Both the Main and the Sub recievers working great! Don...w2xb :jumping: -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/setting-up-the-KRX3-tp1130012p1130012.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 - No power on SSB???
Hello to the group. K3 01684 'factory built' was delivered last week, and I've only found time to power it up today... It's a K3/10 with the KXV3. I'm stuck on getting power out on SSB. It took a little while to figure out the CW section, and that now works fine. I've gone over the manual a few times but I must be missing something and I'll bet it's something stupid... But I can't see what it is... Also, looking at the power out options, I have an adjustable 0-12w on HF, but only 0-8w on 6m... Is that right? I could have done with 10w on 6m. I've yet to connect up my microham interface, I'm hopeful it'll work without problem... Advice about the power issue would be appreciated.. Thanks. 73 Andy http://gd0tep.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] AGC behaviour
John asked me to post this additional useful info. -- Enno = I wanted to report back to you on the noise I was encountering with my K3. I was not aware of this but changing the RX EQ settings other than default will cause excess noise when changing to the cw mode. When I cleared those previous settings the noise floor of the receiver went down. Something you may want to try at your end. 73 john-n4dsp Enno, PF5X wrote: Hi all, My K3 #1263 was delivered in July with F/W MCU 2.18 DSP 1.84 and I was really enjoying the RX capabilities of the K3. Now that I have upgraded to 2.38/1.90 I believe the RX is more restless when listening to an empty space on the band. The S-meter is constantly on S5 with pre-amp ON and S3 with pre-amp OFF on the lower bands (30/40m). I have compensated that a bit by lowering the AGC threshold (from 5 to 4 now). I liked the initial F/W wrt AGC behavior better (less fatiguing to listen to). I have read in the F/W history file that changes to the AGC have been made from F/W 2.22 onwards. So I wonder if other people have the same experience. I live in an urban area so it IS noisy out here. It is just the way the K3 deals with that noisy background level. When switching to ANT2 (not connected to anything) the RX goes virtually silent. -- Enno, PF5X -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/AGC-behaviour-tp1114728p1130062.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] OT: MARS frequencies, etc.
Ken Kopp wrote: It seems ... to me anyway ... that attempting to keep MARS frequencies secret is terribly silly! Do the MARS leaders actually think they aren't / can't be heard by anyone who wants to listen??!! What's the rationale? Am I missing something? I suspect this is more about instilling proper military security procedure, rather than about really keeping them secret. Incidentally, unless you know the frequencies, you will not know what additional filtering you need. Even though you can open up the K3 for all but CB frequencies, I doubt that the K3 meets its spectral purity specifications much outside the ham bands, so one would need to measure the purity on the actual operating frequencies and, possibly, add extra filtering. /div -- 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 digital modes using HRD via RigExpert Standard
Dave, I don't know the answer, but one guess is that the output of the RigExpert may be pre-set for mic level (reduced to about 1/10 of soundcard normal output). The line input of the K3 needs a 'line level' signal (about the same as soundcard output). You can try plugging the RigExpert output into the rear mic jack to test if the level is the cause. 73, Don W3FPR David F. Reed wrote: Folks, I am having some trouble getting my K3 to work digital modes running HRD and DM780 software and a RigExpert Standard as the interface. I am curious what I might be doing wrong. As far as sound selection, I am using the USB audio codecs, and it is receiving fine, (RTTY and MT63), and it will switch to transmit when requested, but no drive seems to be happening. I have set the mic sel on the K3 to Line In (back panel), where my audio from the RigBlaster is going, and tried adjusting the MIC level (affects Line in in that mode) to no avail. Any hints? Thanks and 73 de Dave, W5SV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 power on SSB???
Andy, You did not say what you were using for audio input, and we know it is not coming from the Microham interface yet. Do you have your microphone input set correctly? There are 2 inputs - front and rear. Do you have an electret microphone? If so, you need to turn bias on. With high output microphones (usually an electret element of a dynamic mic with a preamp), you can use the Low mic gain range setting but with low output microphones (like the Heil dynamic HC4/5 element mics) need the High setting. Set the mic gain and compression level as stated in the manual - 5 to 7 bars of ALC showing on peaks and compression to suit you. Use TX Test mode to set it up and listen to your voice in the monitor to judge how much compression is good for you. Of course, there will be no power output in SSB without any audio input. 73, Don W3FPR gd0tep wrote: Hello to the group. K3 01684 'factory built' was delivered last week, and I've only found time to power it up today... It's a K3/10 with the KXV3. I'm stuck on getting power out on SSB. It took a little while to figure out the CW section, and that now works fine. I've gone over the manual a few times but I must be missing something and I'll bet it's something stupid... But I can't see what it is... Also, looking at the power out options, I have an adjustable 0-12w on HF, but only 0-8w on 6m... Is that right? I could have done with 10w on 6m. I've yet to connect up my microham interface, I'm hopeful it'll work without problem... Advice about the power issue would be appreciated.. Thanks. 73 Andy http://gd0tep.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.5/1698 - Release Date: 9/29/2008 7:25 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 - No power on SSB???
Thanks Don, your email was just a few seconds behind one that also mentioned the Bias setting. I have the MH2 mic, and the bias was off. I'll have a look at the microham tomorrow as it's getting late and mistakes are easy when tired... Cheers, 73 Andy http://gd0tep.com -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30 September 2008 22:56 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - No power on SSB??? Andy, You did not say what you were using for audio input, and we know it is not coming from the Microham interface yet. Do you have your microphone input set correctly? There are 2 inputs - front and rear. Do you have an electret microphone? If so, you need to turn bias on. With high output microphones (usually an electret element of a dynamic mic with a preamp), you can use the Low mic gain range setting but with low output microphones (like the Heil dynamic HC4/5 element mics) need the High setting. Set the mic gain and compression level as stated in the manual - 5 to 7 bars of ALC showing on peaks and compression to suit you. Use TX Test mode to set it up and listen to your voice in the monitor to judge how much compression is good for you. Of course, there will be no power output in SSB without any audio input. 73, Don W3FPR gd0tep wrote: Hello to the group. K3 01684 'factory built' was delivered last week, and I've only found time to power it up today... It's a K3/10 with the KXV3. I'm stuck on getting power out on SSB. It took a little while to figure out the CW section, and that now works fine. I've gone over the manual a few times but I must be missing something and I'll bet it's something stupid... But I can't see what it is... Also, looking at the power out options, I have an adjustable 0-12w on HF, but only 0-8w on 6m... Is that right? I could have done with 10w on 6m. I've yet to connect up my microham interface, I'm hopeful it'll work without problem... Advice about the power issue would be appreciated.. Thanks. 73 Andy http://gd0tep.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.5/1698 - Release Date: 9/29/2008 7:25 PM No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.7.5/1696 - Release Date: 9/29/2008 7:25 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 PSK31 VIA PADDLE
Hi Mark - the algorithm used in the K3 to convert what you send on the paddle (CW) into what goes out on the air as either PSK-31 or RTTY is VERY UNFORGIVING! If you are just a bit sloppy in using the paddle (and I am) the CW will be converted into gibberish for the fellow on the other end! This might be what is happening. You can see how well you are doing by watching the display of what you are sending to see if it really is what you intend. For example, you mean to send the letter h using the paddle and it sounds good to you - but - you look at the display and see something like e followed by s - that's what the other guy is going to see! So, you might try practicing (put the K3 in Test mode) with the paddle to see if you really are sending within the algorithm's ability to decode - you might be surprised that CW that sounds good to you just does not convert to what you want! One solution is to put a message into one of the M1 - M4 memories and send it from there - that seems to work just great for many users. 73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3/100/KRX3 #83 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark KN7T Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 1:30 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 PSK31 VIA PADDLE I've used the CW to PSK-31 function and I've had reports from others that some of the characters being sent are chopped off and not displayed on the receiving end ??? I have no idea what is causing that or how to fix it. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] (Fwd) Re: My email address
I just sent out thousands of e-mails to the ARRL members in the Great Lakes Division (I'm running for Vice Director). The forwarding service is definitely working. :) 73, Dan KB6NU On Sep 30, 2008, at 4:08 PM, Monty Shultes wrote: I do not think they ever hosted email accounts. They provide email forwarding for members. I just verified that it is working. Monty K2DLJ I distinctly remember an ARRL announcement to the effect that they were no longer hosting and/or administering email accounts on arrl.net ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] (Fwd) Re: My email address
Folks, I did not mean to start any panic about the arrl.net forwarding service. Of course, the arrl.net forwarding has been working (and even working well for me), but for some reason, I have been getting notices of failed mail delivery - someone has been spoofing my arrl.net email address and distributing virus-filled email with that address as the source. I cannot source email from that forwarding address, so I know it is a spoof. That is the reason I will soon close my arrl.net email forwarding address. Other than that problem I have had good luck in the past with the forwarding service. One result of this spoofing is that some ISPs have placed blocks on my email address, and some folks have trouble sending me email. 73, Don W3FPR Dan Romanchik KB6NU wrote: I just sent out thousands of e-mails to the ARRL members in the Great Lakes Division (I'm running for Vice Director). The forwarding service is definitely working. :) 73, Dan KB6NU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 LP-Pan set up advice needed
Fellow Elecrafters, are there any of you using the LP-Pan? I am looking for some help getting it set up... I got in my LP-Pan, and hooked it up to my K3 using the E-MU 0202 USB. I seem to be dead in the water getting a panoramic or any other display going running Power SDR-IF v. 0.92 (somehow I cannot seem to be able to get .98 installed)... Anyway, so how do I get all the setup properly configured? I tried following the example in the PowerSDR setup and got nowhere... LPBridge seems to make some progress, but I am equally ignorant there. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 73 de Dave, W5SV __,_._,___ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] sidetone range
Dear Wayne and Lyle, In the original specs for the K3 (and even now in the Tech Specs page: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3_specs.htm ) the sidetone range was, quote, CW Offset/Sidetone: 300-1000 Hz, adjustable. But the newer manuals, and the K3 itself I presume, have the range limited to 300-800Hz. I wonder why this was changed? Was there some hardware or software reason, or did you just decide that no one would want a sidetone up to 1000Hz? Now most people may not need a sidetone above 800Hz, but I do. Here are my reasons: (1) I have a hearing loss at low frequencies. I know this is unusual, but it is so. It is hard for me to hear low pitches clearly. (I know the arguments about lower tones being easier to separate in a QRM situation, but, alas, that is of no use to me.) (2) I will be listening to that sidetone a lot, and would like to set it at some exact musical pitch so as to preserve what remains of my musical pitch sense. Now 440 is a perfect A4. But it is too low for me to hear. What I need is 880, a perfect A5. But this is above 800. Is there any chance that the upper limit could be moved back to 1000Hz, or at least to 900Hz so that it would include 880Hz? Thanks and 73, Oliver Johns W6ODJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 - interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software
Is the N1MM protocol for communicating with Winkey made public anywhere? For us MCU programming CW enthusiasts? 73--Nick, WA5BDU That's correct - we have already passed the Point Of No Return on this one. There is no point in software developers attempting to support several fragmented subsets of the KY protocol on different rigs (*none* of which currently supports the needs of all users) when the WInkey protocol is already there and does it all. Now if the K3 could have built-in support for the Winkey protocol, that would be a very different matter! But that's for the future; and in the meantime the hardware Winkey option is already available. I was a very reluctant convert to the Winkey chip, because Who needs yet another paddle-driven keyer? I've already got three, and still only one keying hand! Instead, I decided to use the Winkey chip in a minimalist way as a simple Morse Modem - a small dongle that has only an ASCII serial input and a Morse output. Used in this way, it needs no paddle input or manual speed control; the keying speed is controlled entirely by the host software (N1MM) which can also command the chip to switch its keying output between two different rigs. The only feature lost by not using the Winkey's own paddle inputs is the ability to interrupt outgoing CW by touching a paddle - and the Esc key works fine for that. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] multiple posts re: sidetone range
Sorry for the duplicates. Evidently emails to Wayne and Lyle get forwarded automatically to the reflector. 73, Oliver Johns W6ODJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 TX EQ for ESSB
Per the Owners Manual Version D, page 51, ESSB mode has it's own TX equalizer, indicated by TX*EQ when setting the equalizer bands. I've got ESSB enabled (CONFIG:TX ESSB ON), but there is no * indication in the EQ setup display (MAIN:TX EQ). Is this not yet implemented, or did I just not find it?? Running FW 2.38 in K3/00929. THX 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 TX EQ for ESSB
Per the Owners Manual Version D, page 51, ESSB mode has it's own TX equalizer, indicated by TX*EQ when setting the equalizer bands... Not yet implemented. Currently, there is but one TxEQ across all modes that use audio for Tx (SSB, ESSB, AM, FM, DATA A, DATA AFSK). 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software
The WinKey programming interface is available - see K1EL's website. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Nick-WA5BDU [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is the N1MM protocol for communicating with Winkey made public anywhere? For us MCU programming CW enthusiasts? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 Beta firmware rev. 2.45 -- TX noise gate, TX INH improved, new remote-control commands
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.45 (with DSP rev 1.92) is now available. Highlights: * transmit noise gate feature for voice modes * a change in the way the transmit inhibit (TX INH) function works * many new remote-control commands for software developers Other details appear below. Be sure to use the latest revision of K3 Utility to do the downloads. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.45 / DSP 1.92, 9-29-2008 * TRANSMIT NOISE GATE ADDED: The TX noise gate can be used to suppress transmitted audio below a certain level, e.g. a noisy fan (not the one on the K3, of course). To use the noise gate, locate CONFIG:TX GATE, tap ‘1’ to turn it ON, then use VFO A to set the desired threshold. Since there’s no visual indication that transmit audio is below the threshold, you should adjust it using the transmit voice monitor (MON), ideally using headphones. Set the threshold high enough to cut off transmit audio due to shack noise, but not so high that it causes your voice to drop out too frequently. The TX GATE threshold can be adjusted in TX TEST mode. * TRANSMIT INHIBIT (TX INH) FUNCTION IMPROVED: Activating the TX INH input on the ACC jack now asynchronously suspends RF output. It has no interaction with transmit sequencing. When TX INH is active, the only indication is that the “TX” LCD icon flashes, as in TX TEST mode. This should closely match the transmit inhibit logic of other transceivers. * COARSE TUNING CORRECTED: (1) Downward tuning with COARSE increments in effect occasionally resulted in the synthesizer unlocking, especially in AM mode with 9-kHz European broadcast band increments. (2) Tuning down to the low end of the K3’s tuning range would cause quantization. For example, if you were at 505 kHz with 9 kHz steps selected and tuned downward one tic, the VFO would go to 500 kHz, and the next upward tic would be 509 kHz. Both of these problems have been corrected. * “VOX=OFF” REMINDER: Whenever you change the VOX setting from ON to OFF in CW mode, then sometime later hit the key, you’ll see a one-time “VOX=OFF” message. This is a subtle reminder that VOX must be turned ON in CW mode to enable hit-the-key operation. (Otherwise you have to “arm” the transmitter by tapping XMIT or by using PTT. This has always been the case for the K3, and most rigs behave in the same way.) We decided to add this reminder message because operators not familiar with “VOX for CW” have occasionally turned it off, only to wonder later why the rig won’t transmit in CW mode. * TRANSMIT DISABLED DURING FIRMWARE LOADS: You cannot key the transmitter during firmware loads, via KEY IN, PADDLE, PTT, XMIT, VOX, or computer commands. For Software Developers: (Refer to the K3 Programmer’s reference, rev. B10 or later.) * OM COMMAND ADDED: Shows which K3 option modules are installed. * MP COMMAND ADDED: Menu parameter direct read/set. Only applies to selected menu entries, as listed in the programmer’s reference. * MG COMMAND ADDED: Mic gain read/set. * MD$ COMMAND ADDED: Direct sub receiver/VFO B mode read/set. * IS COMMAND ADDED (I.F. shift). * “FWx” form of the FW command can now handle x = 1 through 5 (use with K30 and K22 command modes -- see programmer's reference) * Added the following AI2 (auto-info) responses: PC, AG, AG$, RG, RG$, NB, NORM (FW). --- 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 Beta firmware rev. 2.45 -- TX noise gate, TX INH improved, new remote-control commands
- Original Message - From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] many new remote-control commands for software developers There will be a new K3 beta with support for the new commands later this week. Programming all night is great fun, only wimps sleep. Simon HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] setting up the KRX3
On Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:00:54 -0700 (PDT), W2XB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Guys/Gals Found out what the problem was with my KRX3 not recieving and tons of white noise. Never followed the instructions on page #41. Setting Sub Reciever Antenna Selection. Boy getting old isn't for sissies. I went right by it. Now all is working fine. Both the Main and the Sub recievers working great! Don...w2xb :jumping: I got mine yesterday and installed it today in #806. Listening to CW on 40m tonight I connected a horizontal 80m loop to the Aux antenna port (I'm using the Aux under ANT2). Boy did that thing fly. Using diversity RX made signal copying a pleasure! No noticeable fading except that I could tell which RX was getting the better signal because the signal would move left and right slightly. Amazing! 73, Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety deserve neither Liberty nor Safety An excerpt from a letter written in 1755 from the Assembly to the Governor of Pennsylvania. Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like. http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 s/n 1826
I got my K3 kit this afternoon (3 mos + 21 days from order). Hopefully serial number 1826 will be on the air soon. My K2 is looking on with interest as I sort the parts. Phil Shepard NS7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] sidetone range
Why not use 700 Hz - it's less that 2 Hz from F4 (698.45 Hz) ... or 740 Hz (F#5 - 739.99 Hz)? 780 Hz is only 3.99 Hz from G5. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of O. Johns Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 9:34 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: wayne burdick Subject: [Elecraft] sidetone range Dear Wayne and Lyle, In the original specs for the K3 (and even now in the Tech Specs page: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3_specs.htm ) the sidetone range was, quote, CW Offset/Sidetone: 300-1000 Hz, adjustable. But the newer manuals, and the K3 itself I presume, have the range limited to 300-800Hz. I wonder why this was changed? Was there some hardware or software reason, or did you just decide that no one would want a sidetone up to 1000Hz? Now most people may not need a sidetone above 800Hz, but I do. Here are my reasons: (1) I have a hearing loss at low frequencies. I know this is unusual, but it is so. It is hard for me to hear low pitches clearly. (I know the arguments about lower tones being easier to separate in a QRM situation, but, alas, that is of no use to me.) (2) I will be listening to that sidetone a lot, and would like to set it at some exact musical pitch so as to preserve what remains of my musical pitch sense. Now 440 is a perfect A4. But it is too low for me to hear. What I need is 880, a perfect A5. But this is above 800. Is there any chance that the upper limit could be moved back to 1000Hz, or at least to 900Hz so that it would include 880Hz? Thanks and 73, Oliver Johns W6ODJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] OT--K3's Approaching 2,000
Hi All, I just have to say that, notwithstanding all the sticky problems we've seen in production, it's pretty darn amazing that we are getting close to having 2,000 K3's out there. And apparently demand is still pretty strong. Let's see, 2,000 K3's at an average cost of $2,000, that's about $4 million! That's probably low, and an average cost of $3,000 might be a better guess, which would mean $6 million! Not too shabby! And I know a bunch of folks out there who have $4K or more committed to their K3. Congrats to Eric and Wayne for what seems to be a hugely successful design. All of us who own one should pat ourselves on the back for having a piece of a real winner--it will maybe help take your mind off of what is happening to us in the stock market I'm starting to think I may have to skip meals every other day! Dave W7AQK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
