[Elecraft] Problems with K3 s/n 1826

[Phil and Christina]

I just finished building my new K3 (all except the 100W amp that awaits
final checkout). The rig seems to power up OK, but returns error messages
when I do the Synthesizer Calibration. It returns Err VCO with E 00374 data
and/or ERR VC4 with E 00039 data. I checked the seating of the oscillator,
the KREF3 and KSYN3 modules and the three TMP cables, but the results are
the same. What is going on and what can I do? Thank you.

73,

Phil Shepard

NS7P
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[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for September 28th & 29th, 2008

[Kevin Rock]

Good Evening,
   Both nets went very well tonight.  I had no QSB on anyone but there were a 
few comments of it occurring on my signal.  QRN got bad on 40 meters but it 
waited for a little while.  QRM was bad at times on both nets.  Tuners and 
folks calling across me happened more than once but that has become normal.  
   The weather was wonderful up here today; no fire necessary to keep us warm.  
I had fun tarring various parts of the roof until net time.  I had reports from 
California that cooler weather is on the way.  Keep it down there for at least 
a few more days because I am enjoying 80 degrees and sun after the cold and wet 
of last week.  

On to the lists =>

   On 14050 kHZ at 2300z:
WB3AAL - Ron - PA - K2 - 1392
N0SS - Tom - MO - K3 - 008
K9DMV - Joe - IL - K2 - 5628
K4JPN - Steve - GA - K2 - 1422
NO8V - John - MI - K3 - 820
K1THP - Dave - CT - K3 - 686
KC7OTG - Brett - OR - K1? - 2474
K9ZTV - Kent - MO - K3 - 21
AK2B - Tom - NY - K3 - 109
NS7P - Phil - OR - K2 - 4635
VE3XL - Ric - ON - K1 - 968 * QNI #170 *
W6ZH - Pete - CA - K3 - 657
K6BBQ - Rem - CA - K3 - 581   QNI #10!
K6DGW - Fred - CA - K3 - 642
N0AR - Scott - MN - K2 - 4866   * QNI #150 *
W0CZ - Ken - ND - K3 - 457
AB9V - Mike - IN - K3 - 398
AL7N - Ed - AK

   On 7045 kHz at 0200z:
W6ZH - Pete - CA - K3 - 657
N0SS - Tom - MO - K3 - 008
K1THP - Dave - CT - K3 - 686
K6DGW - Fred - CA - K3 - 642* QNI #100 *
W0CZ - Ken - ND - K3 - 457
N5SM - Scott - TX - K3 - 1802 QNI #25!!
WB3AAL - Ron - PA - K2 - 1392
K6PJV - Dale - CA - K3 - 1183
W0JFR - John - CO - K3 - 994  QNI #55!!!
N7AF - Dave - AZ - K2 - 4795  QNI #25!!
K4JPN - Steve - GA - K2 - 1422QNI #95
N0AR - Scott - MN - K2 - 4866
WI6O - John - CA - K1 - 922

   If there are any errors in the above lists please send me the corrections.  
Some very large numbers of QNI are being accrued.  That is gratifying.  Keeps 
me working at these nets each week.  Thank you!  This report is being written 
after the second net but will not get posted until I get put onto Verizon's 
repair list.  I finally got the phones back on Tuesday.  Seems they do not work 
on weekends ;)  Since I drove into town to find out about the phones I made 
sure to pay a few bills and fill out some QSL cards for my mailbox in Buxton.  
I could not see wasting a 30 mile journey into town just to make a phone call.  
   Until next week stay well,
  73,
 Kevin.  KD5ONS  (Net Control Operator 5th Class)


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Re: [Elecraft] OT--K3's Approaching 2,000

[Guy, K2AV]

I just hope they don't need the credit market to keep the business greased. 
There are AAA rated businesses now who can't float short term loans for
normal business needs.

On Sep 30, 2008, at 10:12 PM, David Yarnes wrote:

> 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.

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Re: [Elecraft] Young K2 Builder

[AJSOENKE]

Congratulations on your accomplishment. Last spring a group of students in my 
electronics class undertook the challenge of building a K2 (SN6281) It is now 
part of ARS KI6PRK at Dos Pueblos high school in Goleta CA.  It was completed 
just before school let out for the summer and the new classes are just 
getting used to it. 3 students from last year are still on campus and currently 
taking the classes along with 17 of their classmates.  We have done a little 
hamming and have two students nearing there general exams.  Latest news is I 
have 
acquired a 60 ft tubular crank-up tower for the club station. Donated by K6HOZ, 
who has moved to Las Vegas to run his business, he needed to remove it from 
the prior residence.  It's nice to have generous friends.  My K3, sn 31 has 
spent many hours in the classroom also.  FYI, the students who built ranged in 
age from 15 to 17 and did all the work themselves. My contribution was to post 
an inquiry on this list when it was deemed necessary to reset the firmware.  
One problem was experienced and fixed when I admonished them to review the 
assembly instructions to the letter and they found they had wound a toroid on 
the 
SWR bridge backwards, the one place that it is crucial.

73 es hope to hear you on the air!  Al   WA6VNN



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software

[Nick-WA5BDU]

Thanks to all who pointed me to the info that I should have been able to 
find myself.  ;^) 


And to K1EL for providing the nice documentation.

73--Nick, WA5BDU


Simon (HB9DRV) wrote:

The WinKey programming interface is available - see K1EL's website.


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Transmit problem

[Don Wilhelm]

Paul,

Is there any chance that you are in DATA mode instead of SSB?

73,
Don W3FPR

paul hendershott wrote:


I must have inadvertently changed a setting because I'm having trouble 
transmitting. My last contacts were FB during a contest a few weeks 
back. Same up-to-date firmware, no changes. Now when I start talking 
with the VOX settings on my MD-2 mic ( set for "fpl bias" when I 
checked the settings in the MIC SEL Main menu) I get a full carrier 
out with no modulation and I can no longer hear my voice being 
transmitted, only a loud hissing noise keeps transmitting even though 
I've stopped talking on VOX. Any suggestions? I reloaded the firmware 
twice with no change. I'm sure I'll feel silly when I figure this out :-)

73
Paul
w9bbr



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Re: [Elecraft] Blast from the Past

[Thom LaCosta]

At 12:28 PM 10/01/08, Don Rasmussen wrote:

G00gle has it's archives up from 2001.

Interestingly, enter Paris Hi1ton and you get hotel listings. ;-)


One would assume that you'd need those in lieu of taking her home to 
meet mom and dad.


Thom k3hrn

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Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload

[Bob Tellefsen]

Hi Lyle and Don and Monty

Finally figured out the problem.
I had the downloaded zip file in C:\K3 Utility\beta 2r45
but when I unzipped it, it created a new subfile,
C:\K3 Utility\beta 2r45\k3fw2r45.zip.  I finally copied
the contents of this file back into C:\K3 Utility\beta 2r45
and things started to work.
Whew!  At least I was able to muddle through.  That's
what I get for downoading infrequently.

I appreciate everyone's input.  We finally got it together.

Thanks and 73
Bob N6WG
The Little Station with Attitude

- Original Message - 
From: "Monty Shultes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "Bob Tellefsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Vic K2VCO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "Reflector Elecraft" 
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 2:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload



Be Sure "Tech Mode" is ON.

Just loaded the latest firmware from E'craft site and no TX GAIN or TX 
GATE there.


Sorry about the font shift here.

Help!

73, Bob N6WG

- Original Message - 
From: "Vic K2VCO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "Bob Tellefsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "Reflector Elecraft" 
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 1:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload



Bob Tellefsen wrote:

Just did the new firmware dowload, and trying to
set up the new Transmit Noise Gate.
Problem is:
Directions say got to CONFIG:TX GAIN and tap
1.  I only show CONFIG:TXGN LP, with a current setting
of 18.  No response when tapping 1.


Not CONFIG: TX GAIN

CONFIG: TX GATE

:-)
--
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco


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Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload

[Bob Tellefsen]

Hi Dave and Vic and Brett and Toby

Finally figured out the problem.
I had the downloaded zip file in C:\K3 Utility\beta 2r45
but when I unzipped it, it created a new subfile,
C:\K3 Utility\beta 2r45\k3fw2r45.zip.  I finally copied
the contents of this file back into C:\K3 Utility\beta 2r45
and things started to work.
Whew!  At least I was able to muddle through.  That's
what I get for downoading infrequently.

I appreciate everyone's input.  We finally got it together.

Thanks and 73
Bob N6WG
The Little Station with Attitude
  - Original Message - 
  From: David F. Reed 
  To: Bob Tellefsen 
  Cc: Reflector Elecraft 
  Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 2:04 PM
  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload


  Bob,

  Go back and try again.

  I think you are looking at the wrong menu item; you are seeing CONFIG TXGN HP 
or LP, and the number; go counterclockwise from there (B knob) 2 steps, to 
CONFIG TX GATE; it will show on or off, and the level of it...

  73 and Good Luck de Dave, W5SV



  Bob Tellefsen wrote: 
Just did the new firmware dowload, and trying to
set up the new Transmit Noise Gate.
Problem is:
Directions say got to CONFIG:TX GAIN and tap
1.  I only show CONFIG:TXGN LP, with a current setting
of 18.  No response when tapping 1.

What do I do now?

Thanks and 73
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Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload

[Lyle Johnson]

Hello Bob!

Be sure you've downloaded the latest BETA firmware.  Directions for this 
are on the website.  After downloading, be sure you see the correct 
firmware revs in


CONFIG:FW REVS

Once you have confirmed the correct firmware is loaded, scroll to

CONFIG: TX GATE

and follow the directions in the release notes.  TX GAIN is a typo.

73,

Lyle KK7P
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Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload

[Don Wilhelm]

Bob,

Check your firmware level.  It sounds like you do not have the latest 
beta loaded.


If it is not 2.45 MCU and 1.92 DSP, then you do not have the noise gate 
installed.


You must follow the steps to download the beta version, because this has 
only been released at a beta.  The instructions for downloading beta 
firmware can be found at http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm.


73,
Don W3FPR

Bob Tellefsen wrote:

Hmmm
Don't have TX GAIN, just CONFIG:TXGN LP.
Checked CONFIG with TECH MD ON and OFF.
Also checked MENU.
Directions say "To use the noise gate, locate CONFIG:TX GAIN, tap '1' 
to turn it ON"


Just loaded the latest firmware from E'craft site and no TX GAIN or TX 
GATE there.


Sorry about the font shift here.

Help!

73, Bob N6WG



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.45 -- TX noise gate, TX INHimproved, new remote-control commands

[Bill W5WVO]

Simon,

Could you give us an update on when you expect to integrate the
WSJT modes (especially FSK441) into DM780?

Thanks and 73,
Bill W5WVO


- Original Message - 
From: "Lyle Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Simon (HB9DRV)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 7:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.45 -- TX noise
gate, TX INHimproved, new remote-control commands


> Hello Simon!
>
> > Programming all night is great fun, only wimps sleep.
>
> WIMP - is this a subliminal indication that you're doing a port
of
> HRD/DM780 to RISC OS?  My RISC PCs are anxious to do *something*
in the
> shack...
>
> 73,
>
> Lyle KK7P
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Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload

[Monty Shultes]

Be Sure "Tech Mode" is ON.

Just loaded the latest firmware from E'craft site and no TX GAIN or TX 
GATE there.


Sorry about the font shift here.

Help!

73, Bob N6WG

- Original Message - 
From: "Vic K2VCO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "Bob Tellefsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "Reflector Elecraft" 
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 1:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload



Bob Tellefsen wrote:

Just did the new firmware dowload, and trying to
set up the new Transmit Noise Gate.
Problem is:
Directions say got to CONFIG:TX GAIN and tap
1.  I only show CONFIG:TXGN LP, with a current setting
of 18.  No response when tapping 1.


Not CONFIG: TX GAIN

CONFIG: TX GATE

:-)
--
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco


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Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload

[Toby Deinhardt]

Are you sure you downloaded the correct version. Maybe you forgot that 
the firmware is beat.



Not "beat" but "beta"...


sri
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Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload

[Toby Deinhardt]

Are you sure you downloaded the correct version. Maybe you forgot that 
the firmware is beat.


vy 73 de toby

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Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload

[Bob Tellefsen]

Hmmm
Don't have TX GAIN, just CONFIG:TXGN LP.
Checked CONFIG with TECH MD ON and OFF.
Also checked MENU.
Directions say "To use the noise gate, locate CONFIG:TX GAIN, tap '1' to 
turn it ON"


Just loaded the latest firmware from E'craft site and no TX GAIN or TX GATE 
there.


Sorry about the font shift here.

Help!

73, Bob N6WG

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From: "Vic K2VCO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "Bob Tellefsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "Reflector Elecraft" 
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 1:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload



Bob Tellefsen wrote:

Just did the new firmware dowload, and trying to
set up the new Transmit Noise Gate.
Problem is:
Directions say got to CONFIG:TX GAIN and tap
1.  I only show CONFIG:TXGN LP, with a current setting
of 18.  No response when tapping 1.


Not CONFIG: TX GAIN

CONFIG: TX GATE

:-)
--
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco 


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Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload

[David F. Reed]

Bob,

Go back and try again.

I think you are looking at the wrong menu item; you are seeing CONFIG 
TXGN HP or LP, and the number; go counterclockwise from there (B knob) 2 
steps, to CONFIG TX GATE; it will show on or off, and the level of it...


73 and Good Luck de Dave, W5SV



Bob Tellefsen wrote:

Just did the new firmware dowload, and trying to
set up the new Transmit Noise Gate.
Problem is:
Directions say got to CONFIG:TX GAIN and tap
1.  I only show CONFIG:TXGN LP, with a current setting
of 18.  No response when tapping 1.
 
What do I do now?
 
Thanks and 73

Bob N6WG
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Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload

[Brett Howard]

Thats an error in Wayne's release notes.  Go to the CONFIG:TX GATE menu item...

On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 1:54 PM, Bob Tellefsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Just did the new firmware dowload, and trying to
> set up the new Transmit Noise Gate.
> Problem is:
> Directions say got to CONFIG:TX GAIN and tap
> 1.  I only show CONFIG:TXGN LP, with a current setting
> of 18.  No response when tapping 1.
>
> What do I do now?
>
> Thanks and 73
> Bob N6WG
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload

[Vic K2VCO]

Bob Tellefsen wrote:

Just did the new firmware dowload, and trying to
set up the new Transmit Noise Gate.
Problem is:
Directions say got to CONFIG:TX GAIN and tap
1.  I only show CONFIG:TXGN LP, with a current setting
of 18.  No response when tapping 1.


Not CONFIG: TX GAIN

CONFIG: TX GATE

:-)
--
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco
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[Elecraft] Problem with new firmware dowload

[Bob Tellefsen]

Just did the new firmware dowload, and trying to
set up the new Transmit Noise Gate.
Problem is:
Directions say got to CONFIG:TX GAIN and tap
1.  I only show CONFIG:TXGN LP, with a current setting
of 18.  No response when tapping 1.

What do I do now?

Thanks and 73
Bob N6WG
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[Elecraft] K3 Transmit problem

[paul hendershott]

I must have inadvertently changed a setting because I'm having trouble 
transmitting. My last contacts were FB during a contest a few weeks back. Same 
up-to-date firmware, no changes. Now when I start talking with the VOX settings 
on my MD-2 mic ( set for "fpl bias" when I checked the settings in the MIC SEL 
Main menu) I get a full carrier out with no modulation and I can no longer hear 
my voice being transmitted, only a loud hissing noise keeps transmitting even 
though I've stopped talking on VOX. Any suggestions? I reloaded the firmware 
twice with no change. I'm sure I'll feel silly when I figure this out :-)
73
Paul
w9bbr
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Re: [Elecraft] Young K2 Builder

[AD6XY]

m0trx wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> Having taken delivery of K2 #6593 a few weeks ago I have made good
> progress with construction and the rig has passed all of the initial
> power-up tests (control board, front panel board etc). I must say that the
> quality of this kit has really impressed me so far and has more than met
> my expectations.
> 
> As the subject of this posting suggests I'm quite a young builder; aged
> 20. Not sure whether this makes me the youngest person so far to attempt
> one of these kits! Anyway, I hope to finish building the kit over
> Christmas as I must currently take a two month break whilst at university.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Merlin Cooper M0TRX
> Corpus Christi College, Oxford University 
> 

Congratulations. 

When I was 18, preparing for the RAE I thought 20 was old. Needless to say I
don't think that any more. You must be one of the youngest builders - I
think the average builder age is something like 50.

You are not too far away so perhaps we might manage a QSO some time after
Christmas - I work at RAL just down the A34. Let me know if you have any
troubles finishing the kit, not that that is very likely. There is plenty of
test gear around the lab. You are doing the right thing separating radio and
studies, keep off the real ale too. Physics is a hard enough subject.

Mike

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Re: [Elecraft] Mac software for the K2

[Don Wilhelm]

Luis,

You cannot use DTR to key the K2 (but it is OK on the K3).  You will 
have to split out the DTR pin and run it through a transistor to 
activate the K2 keying.


*Periodic warning* - even though the K2 AUX I/O connector is the same 
size and shape as a PC serial port, that *does not* make it an RS-232 
connector - yes, there are 3 pins that conform to the RS-232 signals 
TXD, RXD and signal ground, but that is as far as it goes, the rest are 
internal K2 signals used for communicating with other Elecraft equipment 
such as the KAT100 and the XV series transverters.  Plugging a computer 
serial cable directly into the K2 can *damage* your K2.


73,
Don W3FPR

Lou Aguilar wrote:


Hi K2/Mac users,

Is there any Mac software that supports the "KY" command to send morse 
code on the K2?


I am currently using MacLoggerDX to key the K3 using the DTS signal, 
Can this be done on the K2?


Thanks in advance for your help,

Luis
de KN1W


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RE: [Elecraft] sidetone range

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

I don't know how high you want to go but B5 is within 3 Hz of 
990 and E6 is within 2 Hz of 1320.  In both cases the 2-3 Hz 
is probably within the error of the reference. 

At higher tones even 5 Hz (C6 = 1046.5, D6 = 1174.7) is probably 
acceptable to all but the most highly trained ear since the 
error is < .5%.  I know that being able to use 520 Hz (C5=523.3 
Hz) is far more natural than either 500 or 550 Hz. 

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 

   

> -Original Message-
> From: O. Johns [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 2:57 PM
> To: Joe Subich, W4TV
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] sidetone range
> 
> 
> Dear Joe,
> 
> I do use 740Hz as a work-around.  But, for me, the higher the 
> better.   
>  From F#5 to A5 makes a difference.  I'd go even higher than 
> 880Hz if  
> there were available consonant tones between 880 and 1000.  
> But 880 is  
> the highest possible with 10Hz increments, provided of course that  
> Wayne and Lyle can be convinced to raise the bar above 800.
> 
> 73,
> Oliver Johns
> W6ODJ
> 
> 
> On 30 Sep 2008, at 9:31 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> >
> > 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: 
> >>  >>> )
> >> 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
> >>
> >>
> >>
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Re: [Elecraft] Young K2 Builder

[f9oj.7]

Congratulations from one of the oldest K2 builders : I was 78 when I did in
2001. Both rig and old man have been doing well since !
Continue, young man, I hope we'll meet some day ...
Best 73
 Jacques F9OJ  K2 #0937



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From: "m0trx" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 8:25 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Young K2 Builder


>
>
> Hello all,
>
> Having taken delivery of K2 #6593 a few weeks ago I have made good
progress
> with construction and the rig has passed all of the initial power-up tests
> (control board, front panel board etc). I must say that the quality of
this
> kit has really impressed me so far and has more than met my expectations.
>
> As the subject of this posting suggests I'm quite a young builder; aged
20.
> Not sure whether this makes me the youngest person so far to attempt one
of
> these kits! Anyway, I hope to finish building the kit over Christmas as I
> must currently take a two month break whilst at university.
>
> Regards,
>
> Merlin Cooper M0TRX
> Corpus Christi College, Oxford University
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Re: [Elecraft] sidetone range

[O. Johns]

Dear Joe,

I do use 740Hz as a work-around.  But, for me, the higher the better.   
From F#5 to A5 makes a difference.  I'd go even higher than 880Hz if  
there were available consonant tones between 880 and 1000.  But 880 is  
the highest possible with 10Hz increments, provided of course that  
Wayne and Lyle can be convinced to raise the bar above 800.


73,
Oliver Johns
W6ODJ


On 30 Sep 2008, at 9:31 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:





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.







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Subject: [Elecraft] sidetone range


Dear Wayne and Lyle,

In the original specs for the K3
(and even now in the Tech Specs page:

Re: [Elecraft] Young K2 Builder

[Mark Bayern]

> As the subject of this posting suggests I'm quite a young builder; aged 20.

Congratulations! But I don't think you're the youngest to build an
Elecraft radio. Last year we were hearing on this reflector about a K2
school project which I think was a high-school aged group. Someone on
this list will know for sure.

W2CVZ completed his K1 when he was 11 years old. Yes, I know, the K1
is much simpler than the K2.

We're all fortunate that age doesn't matter in amateur radio.

Mark  AD5SS




On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 1:25 PM, m0trx <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> Having taken delivery of K2 #6593 a few weeks ago I have made good progress
> with construction and the rig has passed all of the initial power-up tests
> (control board, front panel board etc). I must say that the quality of this
> kit has really impressed me so far and has more than met my expectations.
>
> As the subject of this posting suggests I'm quite a young builder; aged 20.
> Not sure whether this makes me the youngest person so far to attempt one of
> these kits! Anyway, I hope to finish building the kit over Christmas as I
> must currently take a two month break whilst at university.
>
> Regards,
>
> Merlin Cooper M0TRX
> Corpus Christi College, Oxford University
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[Elecraft] Young K2 Builder

[m0trx]

Hello all,

Having taken delivery of K2 #6593 a few weeks ago I have made good progress
with construction and the rig has passed all of the initial power-up tests
(control board, front panel board etc). I must say that the quality of this
kit has really impressed me so far and has more than met my expectations.

As the subject of this posting suggests I'm quite a young builder; aged 20.
Not sure whether this makes me the youngest person so far to attempt one of
these kits! Anyway, I hope to finish building the kit over Christmas as I
must currently take a two month break whilst at university.

Regards,

Merlin Cooper M0TRX
Corpus Christi College, Oxford University 
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Re: [Elecraft] Mac software for the K2

[Lou Aguilar]

Correction, DTR Data Terminal Ready.






On Oct 1, 2008, at 12:43 PM, Lou Aguilar wrote:



Hi K2/Mac users,

Is there any Mac software that supports the "KY" command to send  
morse code on the K2?


I am currently using MacLoggerDX to key the K3 using the DTS signal,  
Can this be done on the K2?


Thanks in advance for your help,

Luis
de KN1W
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[Elecraft] Mac software for the K2

[Lou Aguilar]

Hi K2/Mac users,

Is there any Mac software that supports the "KY" command to send morse  
code on the K2?


I am currently using MacLoggerDX to key the K3 using the DTS signal,  
Can this be done on the K2?


Thanks in advance for your help,

Luis
de KN1W
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[Elecraft] Blast from the Past

[Don Rasmussen]

G00gle has it's archives up from 2001. 

>From the wayback machine, here is what you get when you enter "Elecraft". 

http://web.archive.org/web/20010331172806/http://www.elecraft.com/news.htm

http://web.archive.org/web/2001052808/www.elecraft.com

What a long strange trip it's been. (TGD). 

http://www.google.com/search2001.html

Interestingly, enter Paris Hi1ton and you get hotel listings. ;-)
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.45 -- TX noise gate, TX INH improved, new remote-control commands

[Ian Maude]

Rick Tavan N6XI wrote:

You folks have got to try the new noise gate. It's awesome!

You're not wrong! :)

73 Ian

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Member RSGB, GQRP
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and LP-Pan set up advice needed

[David F. Reed]

Larry of LP fame called me last night; I must say:

Super support from Larry! I am up and running and loving it!

Thanks and 73 de Dave, W5SV


David F. Reed wrote:



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

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.45 -- TX noise gate, TX INH improved, new remote-control commands

[Rick Tavan N6XI]

You folks have got to try the new noise gate. It's awesome!

/Rick N6XI

On 9/30/08, wayne burdick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] OT--K3's Approaching 2,000

[Rick Dettinger]

On Sep 30, 2008, at 10:12 PM, David Yarnes wrote:


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.

Dave W7AQK


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about a third of the way there now.  The K2 had an 8 year head start.


73
Rick Dettinger   K7MW
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.45 -- TX noise gate, TX INH improved, new remote-control commands

[Lyle Johnson]

Hello Simon!


Programming all night is great fun, only wimps sleep.


WIMP - is this a subliminal indication that you're doing a port of 
HRD/DM780 to RISC OS?  My RISC PCs are anxious to do *something* in the 
shack...


73,

Lyle KK7P
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Re: KE7X RE: [Elecraft] KAT3 Problem

[Ken K3IU]

Put the KAT3 in BYPASS mode, press and hold TUNE (not ATU TUNE), read 
display.

73,
Ken K3IU
~~~
Cranz Nichols wrote:

Fred:

"native swr, as measured by the K3, is..."

How did you get the K3 to measure the native SWR numerically?

That is exactly what I need to do - on another project.

cln
WB5BKL

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Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:26:32 -0600
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Subject: RE: KE7X RE: [Elecraft] KAT3 Problem
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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) 


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[Elecraft] Polystyrene Caps - Elecraft K1

[Paul Christensen]

While I am in the process of making some changes to my K1, I will be moving 
two Polystyrene caps from the bottom PCB up to the top.  The two caps form 
part of the VFO tuning circuit.  The two bottom caps rest closely along the 
steel cabinet and slight flexing of the cabinet noticeably alters VFO 
stability and hence, my reason for moving the caps up to the top of the 
board.  I fully realize that flexing a cabinet while operating is not a 
normal procedure, but I would nevertheless like to optimize VFO component 
placement in the K1.


One end of Polystyrene cap C12 is connected to circuit ground.  Polystyrene 
caps offer the benefit in that one end of the cap represents the outer 
foil -- thus allowing the designer to make use of its inherent shielding 
abilities.  Most Polystyrene caps have a red tracer on one end to designate 
the outer foil lead, but the caps as used in my K1 have no such tracer. 
Unfortunately, the K1 manual's part section does not list the caps' 
manufacturer.  Otherwise, I would refer to a datasheet.


So, my questions is -- can the shielding polarity of the Polystyrene caps as 
used in the K1 be determined by looking at the orientation of the part value 
(i.e., 1200J) as printed on the cap body?  Tnx!


Paul W9AC 


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[Elecraft] Two Elecraft Speakers in Moses Lake, WA on Saturday October 4

[Bruce Prior]

The Pacific Northwest VHF Society Conference takes place this coming weekend at 
the Best Western Lake Front Hotel in Moses Lake, Washington.  That's east of 
the Cascade Mountains on I-90.  All of the formal events are on Saturday.  
There is also laser and 10 GHz show and tell on Friday afternoon.

The keynote speaker will be weak-signal pioneer and Nobel Laureate Joe Taylor 
K1JT.

Other speakers are Elecraft DSP developer Lyle Johnson KK7P and Elecraft CEO 
Eric Swartz WA6HHQ.

In addition, ARRL Contest Branch Manager Sean Kutzko KX7X, ARRL VHF/UHF 
Advisory Committee Northwestern Division member Jim Aguirre W7DHC, and Alaskan 
VHFer Ed Cole KL7UW will give presentations.

The Pacific Northwest VHF Society is a lively and well-organized group whose 
conferences are routinely excellent.  This year's meeting is looking like 
another winner.

See  or Google:  Pacific Northwest VHF Society for details.

73, Bruce N7RR


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Re: [Elecraft] multiple posts re: sidetone range

[Mark Bayern]

> Evidently emails to Wayne and Lyle get forwarded
> automatically to the reflector.

??

Seems very unlikely. Are you sure your email tool isn't doing a 'reply
to all' instead of a 'reply to sender' ??

In gMail a 'reply' just goes to the person who posted the message. A
'reply to all' (which I've used here) goes to the poster, and to the
mail list.

Mark
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RE: KE7X RE: [Elecraft] KAT3 Problem

[Cranz Nichols]

Fred:

"native swr, as measured by the K3, is..."

How did you get the K3 to measure the native SWR numerically?

That is exactly what I need to do - on another project.

cln
WB5BKL

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Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:26:32 -0600
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Subject: RE: KE7X RE: [Elecraft] KAT3 Problem
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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) 


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 MARS mod

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

The Mars mod is just a program that Aptos will supply that opens up  
the frequency - there isn't a specific version of the firmware as far  
as I know.
I haven't used it since I'm not planning on transmitting outside UK  
band - but then we don't have the requirements of a country that could  
swallow England many times over! And we don't have the environment  
with the same risks. :-)


I believe the reason it is not 'just opened up'  is that certain  
countries would refuse an import license if it was not limited.


I think Elecraft are having a hard time predicting when a certain  
feature will be available for a number of reasons. One being the  
amazing take-up of the K3. And another being the amazing response to  
end user requests by Wayne. I'm happy to wait and see it all emerge, I  
can't keep up with what comes out now!


--
No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into  
account not

only the world as it is, but the world as it will be.
-Isaac Asimov, scientist and writer (1920-1992)

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[Elecraft] K3 MARS mod

[Gary Gregory]

Hello All,

I have read with interest the MARS mod comments and I am a little
non-plussed as I happen to live "outside" of the centre of the universe
(read Australia) and in the land down under we have various frequencies
outside of the "amateur bands" which are used regularly in Australia.

For example, we have the RFDS service, the motor home and caravan
frequencies as well as "Cattle Station frequencies" and the 4WD allocated
frequencies. Although these may be unique to Australia, they are nonetheless
viable and licensed frequencies available to residents in Australia and
having said that, if you are the proud owner of a K3 then you are placed
somewhat at a disadvantage as the K3 is not readily able to TX on these
frequencies without sending a request to Aptos for a firmware upgrade. To
list all of the frequencies is easy enough but when you examine them closely
you would have, I would suspect a programmers nightmare as the
bands/frequencies are all over the place. Just open it up, it is up to the
operator to comply to the law, not the manufacturer.

Sometimes it pays to hang on to a radio like the TS-450/440 and use it day
to day and save the "special" radio for another time.

To date we are still awaiting the DVR FW and hardware, we are still holding
our breath on many "advertised" features that have yet to be released and
yet we still see Aptos responding to special interest groups that wish to
have "features" added that addresses their user requirements while it
appears that the original advertised features and benefits are left to a
later date.

The K3 is a great radio, of that there is no doubt, but for some of us
owners we would like to see more news on WHEN the advertised features are
going to be released. Spring, Summer, Fall etc is fine, but, we have also
been patient for a long time and maybe now is the time to commit adequate
resources to catch up.

This is only an observation and thought on my part and is not a criticism of
any group of users or for that matter the guys at Elecraft, I personally
would like to see a little more information forthcoming from Aptos on timing
for new releases of firmware and what those features will be. Fixes are of
course a priority and need to be released ASAP, Elecraft have an outstanding
record in this regard and should be congratulated for their terrific
efforts.

73's,
Gary
#679
I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software

[Ian White GM3SEK]

Nick-WA5BDU wrote:
Is the N1MM protocol for communicating with Winkey made public 
anywhere?  For us MCU programming CW enthusiasts?


As Simon says, it is actually Winkey's protocol for communicating with 
any external application. Full details are given in the data sheets for 
the Winkey 1 and Winkey 2 devices, downloadable from www.k1el.com



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