Re: Re: [Elecraft] Two K3's, Same Band, Same Time?
Hi Tom Were you using linears as well? David G3UNA I would try it. We had two K3's in use at the Holland (MI !) field day site, K8DAA on 20 meters. One on phone the other on CW. Sometime we were within 50-75 kc's , oops, kHz of each other, with no ill effect. The antennas were maybe 200 feet apart at the most, and they were not looking into the ends of any dipole. Compare to years past, we have had all kinds of problems with receiver overload and transmitter noise. tom K8TB - 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: [Elecraft] K3 - KRX3: AF Gain
Mitch Wolfson DJØQN wrote: Now I notice that my KRX3 sensitivity is much lower than the main receiver, which wasn't the case when I installed it. I will try to figure that problem out on my own or otherwise contact support. Check your XFIL gain settings in the SUB vs MAIN. If using a CW filter, it could be you are not compensating for the additional insertion loss of narrow filters in the SUB. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---CQWWSSB-Contest-tp1377420p1398122.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] New 2.58 firmware - changed audio settings.
Hi, No, I had not noticed that. I updated last night and worked several 80m DX contacts (80m was in fantastic shape last night), but did not solicit nor receive any audio reports. But I had no problems being heard and copied. I also did not notice any difference in the ALC readings nor did I notice any change in my analog metering of the RF output. I run with a compression setting of 20. This is not the first time people are reporting mysterious and apparently unintended changes to the audio processing, both on the receive and transmit side. And almost never do we hear any confirmations or denials from Elecraft. Are you sure the changes are for real or could it be that your buddies have developed a reduced tolerance for processed audio over time? Could Elecraft please indicate whether there are any intended changes to the transmit audio processing in version 2.58? Knut - AB2TC NZ0T wrote: I downloaded the new 2.58 beta with no problems but the regular group I ragchew with on 160 SSB immediatly noticed that I was overdriving the rig. I had not changed the mic gain or comp settings at all from what this group had helped me set it at when I got the rig a couple of months ago. We found that if I reduces the comp from the 10 I was at to 0 and the mike gain from 20 to 18 everything was fine. Moving the comp up to 10 gave plenty of presence for DX work but 20 was too high. I use the MH2 hand mic. Anyone else noticed this? 73, Bill NZ0T - AB2TC - Knut -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-2.58-firmware---changed-audio-settings.-tp1396261p1398190.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 - KRX3: AF Gain
Now I notice that my KRX3 sensitivity is much lower than the main receiver, which wasn't the case when I installed it... Check your XFIL gain settings in the SUB vs MAIN... Also, double check the KRX3 antenna selection. When mine went nearly deaf, it was because I managed to unwittingly put it in a state where it selected the unused antenna port. 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 - KRX3: AF Gain
Bill, It turned out to be a simple configuration problem as I had suspected. The KRX3 had lost the antenna setting when I disabled and reenabled it to fix the AF gain problem, so I only had to use BSET and tap [ANT] to choose the same ANT again as VFO A. Now all is well! Thanks to everyone that responded! 73, Mitch DJØQN - Original Message - From: Bill W4ZV [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 1:19 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KRX3: AF Gain Mitch Wolfson DJØQN wrote: Now I notice that my KRX3 sensitivity is much lower than the main receiver, which wasn't the case when I installed it. I will try to figure that problem out on my own or otherwise contact support. Check your XFIL gain settings in the SUB vs MAIN. If using a CW filter, it could be you are not compensating for the additional insertion loss of narrow filters in the SUB. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---CQWWSSB-Contest-tp1377420p1398122.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] New 2.58 firmware - changed audio settings.
I am sure the changes are real as they noticed it on my first transmission. Conditions were excellent with strong signals. ab2tc wrote: Hi, No, I had not noticed that. I updated last night and worked several 80m DX contacts (80m was in fantastic shape last night), but did not solicit nor receive any audio reports. But I had no problems being heard and copied. I also did not notice any difference in the ALC readings nor did I notice any change in my analog metering of the RF output. I run with a compression setting of 20. This is not the first time people are reporting mysterious and apparently unintended changes to the audio processing, both on the receive and transmit side. And almost never do we hear any confirmations or denials from Elecraft. Are you sure the changes are for real or could it be that your buddies have developed a reduced tolerance for processed audio over time? Could Elecraft please indicate whether there are any intended changes to the transmit audio processing in version 2.58? Knut - AB2TC NZ0T wrote: I downloaded the new 2.58 beta with no problems but the regular group I ragchew with on 160 SSB immediatly noticed that I was overdriving the rig. I had not changed the mic gain or comp settings at all from what this group had helped me set it at when I got the rig a couple of months ago. We found that if I reduces the comp from the 10 I was at to 0 and the mike gain from 20 to 18 everything was fine. Moving the comp up to 10 gave plenty of presence for DX work but 20 was too high. I use the MH2 hand mic. Anyone else noticed this? 73, Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-2.58-firmware---changed-audio-settings.-tp1396261p1398307.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] K2 Transmitter Tests
Attached is a spreadsheet of the results of my transmitter tests @7100hz. I would appreciate any help deciphering where to look for the problem. Ron, KE5QDA K2 6575 under construction ___ 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] New 2.58 firmware - changed audio settings.
Could Elecraft please indicate whether there are any intended changes to the transmit audio processing in version 2.58? It has been a few months since SSB audio processing was touched. The RF side has been worked on, however, for improved power control and ALC action. 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] K2 Transmitter Tests
Ron, The reflector strips off any attachments. Put your data in the body of your post. 73, Don W3FPR Ron McCurdy wrote: Attached is a spreadsheet of the results of my transmitter tests @7100hz. I would appreciate any help deciphering where to look for the problem. Ron, KE5QDA K2 6575 under construction ___ 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: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.8.5/1756 - Release Date: 10/30/2008 7:59 AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] New 2.58 firmware - changed audio settings.
It may be the improved ALC action then. Not a problem for me once adjustments were made. Lyle Johnson wrote: Could Elecraft please indicate whether there are any intended changes to the transmit audio processing in version 2.58? It has been a few months since SSB audio processing was touched. The RF side has been worked on, however, for improved power control and ALC action. 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 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-2.58-firmware---changed-audio-settings.-tp1396261p1398663.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] Bigger K3 S-meter
For those like me with 50 year old eyes, here are some suggestions for making the K3 S-meter easier to read. Scroll down to the bottom. ;-) http://tinyurl.com/58qg5a ___ 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-Problem with DX spot point--click and ACLog
Hi, I highly recommend Ham Radio Deluxe. It supports the K3, Simon - the author - is a K3 owner and supporter. Pointing and clicking on a DX spot or on a frequency dial works great. I use it in conjunction with LP-PAN and LP-Bridge. Pointing and clicking on the panadapter display also works flawlessly and instantly. Whenever the K3 adds new remote control features, Simon is there supporting them within days. AB2TC - Knut Terry Schieler wrote: Looks like I'll be shopping for a new logging program. Terry, W0FM _ - AB2TC - Knut -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Problem-with-DX-spot-point---click-and-ACLog-tp1399018p1399170.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-Problem with DX spot point--click and ACLog
I've noticed that from Scott one before when I made a similar request. I did what you did.stopped using it and went to another program. I also no longer recommend that program to anyone for that reason. I think that's a mistake on his part not to support the K3. Oh well... Check out N1MM for contesting. It's free, and it does much more the ACLog. For general logging, try HRD. It has a nice log and great K3 support. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Thu Oct 30 8:20 , Terry Schieler sent: FWIW. Well I spoke with Scott, N3FJP regarding the problems I had with the K3 and his ACLog logging program. Although there is a radio selection for Elecraft in his CAT software he says it does not support the K3. I offered to help him (which I've done before) but he said he was afraid if he made changes to ACLog for K3 support it could harm the functionality with other Elecraft rigs. Matter of fact, he got quite curt with me when I sent him the Elecraft Programmer's Reference: W0FM: Thanks Scott. Would having the Elecraft K3 Programmer's Reference be of help? N3FJP: No, again, fixing the K3 may introduce problems for other Elecrafts. 73, Scott N3FJP Looks like I'll be shopping for a new logging program. Terry, W0FM ___ 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-Problem with DX spot point--click and ACLog
I'll keep my fingers on the VFO. I can't go HRD path. As far as ACLog.. Ugh. The way for him to solve the problem is to make the source GPL'd. There's a fair number of technical people on this list who would be able to patch his code to make it work. Everyone benefits, including him by being able to sell the improved code base with the premium features obtained by paying the fee. He wouldn't lose a dime* I don't know why he doesn't GPL it. *The trial license featue is easily worked around by simply re-installing the software. -jeff On Thu, 30 Oct 2008, Greg - AB7R wrote: Check out N1MM for contesting. It's free, and it does much more the ACLog. For general logging, try HRD. It has a nice log and great K3 support. ___ 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-Problem with DX spot point--click and ACLog
You bet I'll keep my fingers on the VFO. For regular tuning up and down the band, in my view there is no substitute for a tuning knob. But point and click is very convenient for cluster spots and fast QSY in general. Jeff Wandling W7BRS wrote: I'll keep my fingers on the VFO. I can't go HRD path. - AB2TC - Knut -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Problem-with-DX-spot-point---click-and-ACLog-tp1399018p1399265.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] K1 #2639 1st QSO
Congrats! I just got mine for Xmas last year.. #02474 It's a FUN little radio... I find the tuner in mine to be a treat. Wish you years of fun with it. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Neal Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 9:52 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K1 #2639 1st QSO I bought a K1-4 at Pacificon so my K3 would have some Elecraft company. Found an opportunity to answer a CQ from WA yesterday on 20m. It worked! Now it's time to refine my operating knowlege of the rig and revisit cal functions just to be comfortable. Great little rig. Anyone want to buy a couple of single-banders? hi hi 72/73, Neal WA6OCP K3 (305), K1 (2639) -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K1--2639-1st-QSO-tp1394297p1394297.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Bigger K3 S-meter
Don, With a little programming ... someone could come up with an S-Meter that would fill the screen of a computer. I have the same problem and thought about doing that. Interesting solution you have. 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? --- On Thu, 10/30/08, Don Rasmussen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Don Rasmussen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] Bigger K3 S-meter To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008, 10:26 AM For those like me with 50 year old eyes, here are some suggestions for making the K3 S-meter easier to read. Scroll down to the bottom. ;-) http://tinyurl.com/58qg5a ___ 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] aclog
Hello Terry, Been playing around with AcLog and the K3. Works perfect for me. Click on the call sign and the rig shifts the the freq. Also tried it on other softwares, Works great on all except MIXW. There it is off freq a little. Don...w2xb ___ 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] NEW k3/100 F/S
F/S New K3/100 with KFL3A-400 and 2.7 filters. KUSB and MH2-R microphone. Will sell for just what I gave for it. $2075 plus $25.00 shipping. Contact me off line at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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 memories M1-M4
I have recorded cw messages in each of the 4 memories. How do I clear these memories should desire to change the message (s)?? Bob k7lay **Plan your next getaway with AOL Travel. Check out Today's Hot 5 Travel Deals! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212416248x1200771803/aol?redir=http://travel.aol.com/discount-travel?ncid=emlcntustrav0001) ___ 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] Bigger K3 S-meter
--- On Thu, 10/30/08, Lee Buller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With a little programming ... someone could come up with an S-Meter that would fill the screen of a computer. This could be easily done. Maybe have the size adjustable.. be able to select digital, bargraph or analog even. :) If there's enough interest, I'd be glad to whip it up. It would tie up the K3's serial port. David, W4SMT ___ 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] Bigger K3 S-meter
David, What about using it through Larry's LP-PAN? That way the serial data could be used for other functions at the same time. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Thu Oct 30 10:15 , David Fleming sent: --- On Thu, 10/30/08, Lee Buller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With a little programming ... someone could come up with an S-Meter that would fill the screen of a computer. This could be easily done. Maybe have the size adjustable.. be able to select digital, bargraph or analog even. :) If there's enough interest, I'd be glad to whip it up. It would tie up the K3's serial port. David, W4SMT ___ 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] Re memories M1-M4
I would guess you just record again and it replaces it? -- I don't mind that you think slowly but I do mind that you are publishing faster than you think. -Wolfgang Pauli, physicist, Nobel laureate (1900-1958) On 30 Oct 2008, at 16:50, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have recorded cw messages in each of the 4 memories. How do I clear these memories should desire to change the message (s)?? Bob k7lay ___ 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] VFO A follows VFO B
After clicking on a packet spot which put the K3 in split mode with VFO B up 1 Khz I now find that pressing Rev and tuning, simultaneously changes BOTH VFOs. If I release the Rev button and tune my VFO A then VFO B simultaneously changes by the same amount. Move A up 1.1 Khz, then VFO B also moves up 1.1 Khz. Never did this before and cannot find a way to unlock this tracking behavior. The only thing I find relevant in the K3 User Manual is Config: VFO BA which displays Function but I cannot change this to anything else by rotating the VFO A knob. This behavior only exists on the 20M band - it goes away on all other bands. I have turned the radio off and back on and no change. I know it must be a QLF on my part but danged if I can figure it out. Any suggestions? TIA 73, Ron N6EE ___ 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] Bigger K3 S-meter
Hi Greg, Well, yes, it could be integrated into PowerSDR, or any other rig control app where the source code is available. But then it would go from being a trivial programming task to a major project... for me anyway. :) David, W4SMT --- On Thu, 10/30/08, Greg - AB7R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Greg - AB7R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Bigger K3 S-meter To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net, David Fleming [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008, 1:28 PM David, What about using it through Larry's LP-PAN? That way the serial data could be used for other functions at the same time. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 ___ 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] VFO A follows VFO B
Ron Lodewyck wrote: After clicking on a packet spot which put the K3 in split mode with VFO B up 1 Khz I now find that pressing Rev and tuning, simultaneously changes BOTH VFOs. If I release the Rev button and tune my VFO A then VFO B simultaneously changes by the same amount. Move A up 1.1 Khz, then VFO B also moves up 1.1 Khz. Never did this before and cannot find a way to unlock this tracking behavior. The only thing I find relevant in the K3 User Manual is Config: VFO BA which displays Function but I cannot change this to anything else by rotating the VFO A knob. This behavior only exists on the 20M band - it goes away on all other bands. I have turned the radio off and back on and no change. I know it must be a QLF on my part but danged if I can figure it out. Any suggestions? Not sure, but you might have your VFOs linked on the 20M band. Go to 20M and push the SUB button until you see UNLINK. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/VFO-A-follows-VFO-B-tp1399646p1399694.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] VFO A follows VFO B
After clicking on a packet spot which put the K3 in split mode with VFO B up 1 Khz I now find that pressing Rev and tuning, simultaneously changes BOTH VFOs... Press the SUB button. The VFO's are probably LINKed and you need to UNLINK them. The kHz decimal point in the VFOB display will slowly blink when the VFOs are LINKed. 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] Bigger K3 S-meter
David Fleming-2 wrote: Hi Greg, Well, yes, it could be integrated into PowerSDR, or any other rig control app where the source code is available. But then it would go from being a trivial programming task to a major project... for me anyway. :) David, W4SMT I could fairly easily add a giant S-meter window to KComm since I'm displaying a graphical version of it already, but to be honest this strikes me as a bit of an odd request. My eyesight is pretty poor now, too, but with my specs on, which I need in order to be able to read any of the controls on the radio, focus on the computer screen and the keyboard I can see the original perfectly clearly. If you can't read the meter how can you operate the K3 at all? - 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/Bigger-K3-S-meter-tp1399030p1399757.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] VFO A follows VFO B
That was it. Thanks to all who responded so quickly with the right answer. 73, Ron N6EE Lyle Johnson wrote: After clicking on a packet spot which put the K3 in split mode with VFO B up 1 Khz I now find that pressing Rev and tuning, simultaneously changes BOTH VFOs... Press the SUB button. The VFO's are probably LINKed and you need to UNLINK them. The kHz decimal point in the VFOB display will slowly blink when the VFOs are LINKed. 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
[Elecraft] ANN: KComm 1.4 released
I have just released version 1.4 of KComm, my free GPL logging program developed specifically for Elecraft K2 and K3 transceivers only. Both Windows and Linux versions are available. This version does make use of (and therefore requires) the latest K3 beta firmware. The main additions in this version are: - can be used as a logger for Fldigi for Windows. (Linux version already supported it.) - with a K3 supports RTTY and PSK31 transmission direct from the keyboard without a sound card connection (receive on the K3 scrolling display.) Note that text in PSK31 is transmitted in lower case - this is a K3 limitation, the text is sent as you type it. If you want to know more, then the full documentation (20 pages of it) is on my website. The Windows download is less than 1MB. - 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/ANN%3A-KComm-1.4-released-tp1399854p1399854.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] Bigger K3 S-meter
MacLoggerDx has an S-meter and has for all rigs :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that! -Lewis Carroll, mathematician and writer (1832-1898) On 30 Oct 2008, at 17:55, David Fleming wrote: Hi Greg, Well, yes, it could be integrated into PowerSDR, or any other rig control app where the source code is available. But then it would go from being a trivial programming task to a major project... for me anyway. :) David, W4SMT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3/10 Kit For Sale
My K3/10 kit is still available if anyone is interested. Philip Philip Leonard WVØT wrote: This is a new in the box K3/10 kit (basic kit, no options). Never unpacked. SN is 1905. Asking my invoice cost plus actual shipping cost to your location. In other words, I'm not looking to make a profit. Contact me off-list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73 de Philip ___ 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] Bigger K3 S-meter
I'm not sure that I understand the fascination of larger S meters, I totally ignore mine. But back in the days of my ill spent youth, when radios glowed in the dark, I owned a Hallicrafters SX-96 which had an S meter that must have occupied at least a quarter of the front panel, and went to 80 db over 9 if my memory serves me well. Man could you give great signal reports..ur 70 db over 9 but pls agn ur name and S-9 meant that the other station was audible. Doug W6JD -- Original message -- From: David Fleming [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Greg, Well, yes, it could be integrated into PowerSDR, or any other rig control app where the source code is available. But then it would go from being a trivial programming task to a major project... for me anyway. :) David, W4SMT --- On Thu, 10/30/08, Greg - AB7R wrote: From: Greg - AB7R Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Bigger K3 S-meter To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net, David Fleming Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008, 1:28 PM David, What about using it through Larry's LP-PAN? That way the serial data could be used for other functions at the same time. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 ___ 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 Beta firmware rev. 2.58
You should be able to load firmware from any folder in the PC's file system. There's nothing magic about the default folder. The folder needs to have all the files, see the troubleshooting section of Help on Missing files for the list. What symptoms did you observe that led you to the firmware update process doesn't like conclusion? 73 de Dick, K6KR From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Johnson Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:04 AM To: 'Andrew Vine'; 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58 David, I too had trouble. I moved the files to the default folder and downloader again successfully. Apparently the firmware update process doesn't like placing into other than the default folder. It could have been my error, but once I relocated the files all worked just fine. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrew Vine Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 9:19 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58 I am experiencing problems downloading the latest beta. Is it me or Elecraft's FTP site? Error message reads :- C:\Data\Downloads\K3\Latest Beta\2r58\k3fw2r57.zip could not be saved, because the source file could not be read. 73 Andrew m0gjh ___ 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. 2.58
Dick, I was unable to get the file to download from the site! I tried for two days with timeouts. I then gave up and moved all files to the default folder and tried again. Go figure. I also added the firmware updater to my firewall just to be it wasn't blocking it. I wrote Wayne to ask if there was something wrong, and he advised the site was very busy. I tried late last night and then this morning at 7 am central time. No luck. When I had a moment, I moved the files from my configured location to the default, and tried again. It worked. So I figured there must be something in the code that is preventing the updates. My radio is serial #1744 and was factory built. I only started downloading updates when updated firmware is posted. I tried a beta when Wayne was looking for some of us to try over the weekend. Then when 2.58 became available I tried to download with the problem mentioned. Perhaps it was user error, as I explain to my PC customers quite frequently. J Bill You should be able to load firmware from any folder in the PC's file system. There's nothing magic about the default folder. The folder needs to have all the files, see the troubleshooting section of Help on Missing files for the list. What symptoms did you observe that led you to the firmware update process doesn't like conclusion? 73 de Dick, K6KR From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Johnson Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:04 AM To: 'Andrew Vine'; 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58 David, I too had trouble. I moved the files to the default folder and downloader again successfully. Apparently the firmware update process doesn't like placing into other than the default folder. It could have been my error, but once I relocated the files all worked just fine. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 Transmitter Problems
Don, I tested the transformers T3 T4 at their solder pads for continuity and they were all about 0.1 ohms and I checked them through the full set of windings that are connected and got 0.2 ohms. I also checked the number of turns, etc. and found nothing wrong. On the LPF sections I was only able to use the K2 Cheap Dirty method and I can get signals through all bands up to 20 meters. From 20 meters up, there doesn't seem to be enough signal in my 40 meter inverted V antenna or there is something stopping the signal through the LPF for those bands. Should the antenna provide enough signal to more than click in the headphones? It certainly does on 80, 40 30 meters. Any more suggestions? Ron ___ 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] Bigger K3 S-meter
And very few S-meters worked at all in CW mode since the BFO wasn't isolated from the AGC, so the AGC (and so the S-meter) was Off. Over the years contesters have brought some sanity to the S-number: ignore the meter and send 5NN. The audio output voltage and dB comparison measurement displays available on the K3 are far superior to an S-meter for serious signal strength measurements and comparisons. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:30 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Bigger K3 S-meter I'm not sure that I understand the fascination of larger S meters, I totally ignore mine. But back in the days of my ill spent youth, when radios glowed in the dark, I owned a Hallicrafters SX-96 which had an S meter that must have occupied at least a quarter of the front panel, and went to 80 db over 9 if my memory serves me well. Man could you give great signal reports..ur 70 db over 9 but pls agn ur name and S-9 meant that the other station was audible. Doug W6JD ___ 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] If you are a DXer, you need the KRX3!
Congratulations on getting the VU4. The use stations are not easy from the Midwest either the polar path can be a killer! I am awaiting return of my K-3 from Elecraft after its second receiver is installed along with certain other changes and additions I ordered. I understand what you mean about the value of the second receiver. I have a second receiver in my FT 1000D and my Orion II. The second receiver in the FT 1000D is decent enough to be a considerable help while attempting to position myself at the proper place in the pileup. Although the Orion is of some help, it's second receiver is not of very high quality and difficult to use when there is a heavy pileup. Even so, any second receiver is better than nothing at all. Although some radios, such as the ICOM Pro series, allow fast switching to listen to the transmit frequency, I feel that is too little and too late for this purpose. Bruce-W8FU -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vic K2VCO Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 1:46 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] If you are a DXer, you need the KRX3! There is no substitute for a second receiver for getting through pileups. For years I have been switching back and forth between VFOs (on various rigs), trying to spot the guy the DX is working. This has gotten harder and harder as the liddy practice of calling continuously regardless of what the DX station is doing has become popular. Since I got the KRX3, it's become much easier. This morning I worked one of the VU4's on 40 meters through a thick and very unruly pileup -- on the first call! I think the KRX3 made this possible. VU4 is difficult from the West Coast, and it is a new one for me. My 40 meter antenna is a mere dipole at 40 feet, although I admit I was running 800 watts. It was still a thrill! -- 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 ___ 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 Ready in 2.1 Months but long QRX on KRX3
Placed my order September 1st and I was notified yesterday it will be ready to ship in approx 1 to 2 weeks! However, the 2nd RX is back ordered. The KRX3 eta is an additional 3 to 4 months out (ouch). So I'm looking at 5 to 6 months to receive the complete initial order. Huge backlog right now on the KRX3. To Elecraft's credit everybody wants one. They are working diligently to improve the delay. Ralph K1ZZI___ 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] Bigger K3 S-meter
I find the K3 S-meter a wonderful contrast to those other rigs I have had where I had to mentally compensate for the terrible non-linearity (in dB), i.e. S9=S9, S8=S8, S7=S7, S5=S6, S1=S5 and nothing below the real S5 even moves the meter. I haven't even begun to play with the AGC settings in the K3, but all the recent firmware releases seem to provide good S-meter readings without this mental translation. That said, I have run into a situation where I actually miss the meter on the old 1000D. That is when I try to turn the beam for maximum signal strength on a station I don't know the location of. As far as I can see, the K3 displays signal strength only in whole S-units, whereas I would find it useful to see changes smaller than that. I even miss the wildly exaggerated meter swings that you get in the lower part of the scale on a typical bad S-meter; they are just easier to see at a glance. Perhaps it would be useful to have a firmware option to just expand the K3 S-meter to something like 1 or 2 dB per tick on the scale. Of course I would have to use the RF gain control to bring the reading into the smaller range of the expanded scale, and then restore the normal S-meter scale for giving reports. Maybe I could achieve this expanded S-meter scale through an alternative AGC setting, available at the touch of a button? 73, Erik K7TV Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: And very few S-meters worked at all in CW mode since the BFO wasn't isolated from the AGC, so the AGC (and so the S-meter) was Off. Over the years contesters have brought some sanity to the S-number: ignore the meter and send 5NN. The audio output voltage and dB comparison measurement displays available on the K3 are far superior to an S-meter for serious signal strength measurements and comparisons. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:30 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Bigger K3 S-meter I'm not sure that I understand the fascination of larger S meters, I totally ignore mine. But back in the days of my ill spent youth, when radios glowed in the dark, I owned a Hallicrafters SX-96 which had an S meter that must have occupied at least a quarter of the front panel, and went to 80 db over 9 if my memory serves me well. Man could you give great signal reports..ur 70 db over 9 but pls agn ur name and S-9 meant that the other station was audible. Doug W6JD ___ 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/Bigger-K3-S-meter-tp1399030p1400272.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] Bigger K3 S-meter
Wasn't there a way or going to be a way to display or send absolute dBm for signal strength. That could just be a program running and getting reports from the K3 over the serial port. Integer dBm would tell you everything you needed to know. 73, Guy. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Bigger-K3-S-meter-tp1399030p1400318.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] Updated Schematics
The Elecraft website Manuals Downloads section has an updated set of schematics which match the currently shipping K3 products. Enjoy! 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] If you are a DXer, you need the KRX3!
I have to agree with all that - I worked VP6DX back in February on 80m at 07:27 UTC, 120W SSB from Bracknell England - 8976 miles, on a long wire! This was first call - small pileup and they came straight back to me - what can I say, my best DX so far :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn't learn something from him. -Galileo Galilei, physicist and astronomer (1564-1642) On 30 Oct 2008, at 19:49, Bruce McLaughlin wrote: Congratulations on getting the VU4. ___ 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] Bigger K3 S-meter
Are you referring to the K3's ability to display audio output level in mV or dbV? While mere signal reports can reasonably be given by ear, I have measurement in my blood and really appreciate that K3 capability. When I am not in a hurry, it is good for something like looking at filter response. However, it works best with the AGC turned off, which is a bit of a pain, and if I am peaking something I want to see analog movement, not numbers! That said, if the K3 were to acquire a capability to display RF input signal strength as a number, that would surely be very useful for something. If a program on a computer is the only way to see an S-meter showing small fluctuations of a dB or so, I might break down and finally install that program, which I assume is some kind of rig control program. After 45 years of hamming and being a computer engineer and just a casual contester, I have never wanted rig control by computer. PC's just aren't reliable enough, especially with Windows. Oh well, I will probably have to cave in soon just to get a panoramic display... Erik K7TV Guy, K2AV wrote: Wasn't there a way or going to be a way to display or send absolute dBm for signal strength. That could just be a program running and getting reports from the K3 over the serial port. Integer dBm would tell you everything you needed to know. 73, Guy. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Bigger-K3-S-meter-tp1399030p1400417.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] Bigger K3 S-meter
MacLoggerDx has an S-meter and has for all rigs :-) As does DXLab Suite (CI-V Commander). I have updated the K3 S-meter definition file for use with the extended mode command responses and AA6YQ has updated the next release of Commander to make use of the extended response modes. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Ferrington, M0XDF Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Bigger K3 S-meter MacLoggerDx has an S-meter and has for all rigs :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- ___ 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] Bigger K3 S-meter
K7TV wrote: Are you referring to the K3's ability to display audio output level in mV or dbV? While mere signal reports can reasonably be given by ear, I have measurement in my blood and really appreciate that K3 capability. I think signal reports are more politics or psychology than science. If someone gives me 599 it's only good manners to send 599 back. It's just the way I was brought up. :) If they send something other than 599 then I realise that they are actually giving me a real report, so I try to give them a real one back. But since signals can often vary from S7 to S9+20 over the period of a QSO I think the idea of giving realistic signal reports is actually unachievable anyway. - 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/Bigger-K3-S-meter-tp1399030p1400578.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] Bigger K3 S-meter vs what I REALLY want.
Ralph Parker wrote: What I REALLY want is a stand-alone spectrum display (think 756 PRO). That's the main reason I'm keeping the Pro III for 6m. I'd like one too. Though I'd settle for a soundcard based one that didn't come with a whole screenful of SDR software attached to it so I could stick it in a corner of the screen and still have room for my logging program and datamode software. - 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/Bigger-K3-S-meter-vs-what-I-REALLY-want.-tp1400255p1400591.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] Re memories M1-M4
According to my many exchanges with Wayne, the ability to completely (that is clear) M1-M4 is on the list. Right now, all you can do is replace (overwrite) what you already put into that M1 - M4 specific memory. I've replaced a few of them with a single dit but really would like to be able to clear them completely like you can easily do with the other memories. As I've noted to Wayne, once the Digital Voice Recorder gets released, I suspect the ability to completely clear M1-M4 will become a hot item. '73 es gud dxing - Don N4HH K3/100/KRX3 #83 _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Ferrington, M0XDF Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 1:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re memories M1-M4 I would guess you just record again and it replaces it? -- I don't mind that you think slowly but I do mind that you are publishing faster than you think. -Wolfgang Pauli, physicist, Nobel laureate (1900-1958) On 30 Oct 2008, at 16:50, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have recorded cw messages in each of the 4 memories. How do I clear these memories should desire to change the message (s)?? Bob k7lay No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.8.5/1757 - Release Date: 10/30/2008 2:35 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] Bigger K3 S-meter
Julian, I tend to use S-meters more for purposes other than for giving signal reports, but when I do give a signal report I prefer to make it an honest one and update it later in the qso. When I get a non-real report of 599 e.g. from a dx, it kind of neutralizes the joy of having made the contact. I think Elecraft and TT (and in the past Collins) deserve credit for providing meaningful S-meter scales. I think the biggest problem today with the existing S-meter standard is that the same standard is applied to each HF/MF band, with an abrupt change for VHF. A separate S9 definition for each band would make more sense because of different average noise levels. Sometimes in the past I have gone by the standard for 40 and down, and deliberately inflated the readings on the higher bands by switching on the preamp consistently for those bands. Of course if one uses a separate receive antenna, one may need to adjust reports for that. Given all possible adjustments, one might want to be able to set a dB offset individually for each band, and I am sure that the K3 could do that, although I would not push for it as a priority. Anyway, since you do external software for the K3, can you confirm that an S-meter displayed on the PC could get signal strength data from the K3 that has a fine enough granularity to show a change of 1 or 2 dB? Thanks, Erik K7TV Julian, G4ILO wrote: K7TV wrote: Are you referring to the K3's ability to display audio output level in mV or dbV? While mere signal reports can reasonably be given by ear, I have measurement in my blood and really appreciate that K3 capability. I think signal reports are more politics or psychology than science. If someone gives me 599 it's only good manners to send 599 back. It's just the way I was brought up. :) If they send something other than 599 then I realise that they are actually giving me a real report, so I try to give them a real one back. But since signals can often vary from S7 to S9+20 over the period of a QSO I think the idea of giving realistic signal reports is actually unachievable anyway. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Bigger-K3-S-meter-tp1399030p1400685.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] Re memories M1-M4
Excuss my ignorance, but why do you need to complete clear it? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- 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) On 30 Oct 2008, at 21:45, Don Nesbitt wrote: According to my many exchanges with Wayne, the ability to completely (that is clear) M1-M4 is “on the list.” Right now, all you can do is replace (overwrite) what you already put into that M1 – M4 specific memory. I’ve replaced a few of them with a single “dit” but really would like to be able to clear them completely like you can easily do with the “other” memories. As I’ve noted to Wayne, once the Digital Voice Recorder gets released, I suspect the ability to completely clear M1-M4 will become a hot item. ‘73 es gud dxing – Don N4HH K3/100/KRX3 #83 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 Transmitter Tests
Hi Elecrafters, URL: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/attachments/20081030/dc467a76/atta chment-0001.htm How can this kind of attachment be read ? Thanks and 73 Raymond, F4FNT K3/100 # 615, K2/100 # 5,636 ___ 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] Bigger K3 S-meter
Anyway, since you do external software for the K3, can you confirm that an S-meter displayed on the PC could get signal strength data from the K3 that has a fine enough granularity to show a change of 1 or 2 dB? No. The SM; (and BG;) reports from the K3 are one S-unit increments from S0 to S9 and 5 dB steps above S9. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of K7TV Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 6:02 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Bigger K3 S-meter Julian, I tend to use S-meters more for purposes other than for giving signal reports, but when I do give a signal report I prefer to make it an honest one and update it later in the qso. When I get a non-real report of 599 e.g. from a dx, it kind of neutralizes the joy of having made the contact. I think Elecraft and TT (and in the past Collins) deserve credit for providing meaningful S-meter scales. I think the biggest problem today with the existing S-meter standard is that the same standard is applied to each HF/MF band, with an abrupt change for VHF. A separate S9 definition for each band would make more sense because of different average noise levels. Sometimes in the past I have gone by the standard for 40 and down, and deliberately inflated the readings on the higher bands by switching on the preamp consistently for those bands. Of course if one uses a separate receive antenna, one may need to adjust reports for that. Given all possible adjustments, one might want to be able to set a dB offset individually for each band, and I am sure that the K3 could do that, although I would not push for it as a priority. Anyway, since you do external software for the K3, can you confirm that an S-meter displayed on the PC could get signal strength data from the K3 that has a fine enough granularity to show a change of 1 or 2 dB? Thanks, Erik K7TV Julian, G4ILO wrote: K7TV wrote: Are you referring to the K3's ability to display audio output level in mV or dbV? While mere signal reports can reasonably be given by ear, I have measurement in my blood and really appreciate that K3 capability. I think signal reports are more politics or psychology than science. If someone gives me 599 it's only good manners to send 599 back. It's just the way I was brought up. :) If they send something other than 599 then I realise that they are actually giving me a real report, so I try to give them a real one back. But since signals can often vary from S7 to S9+20 over the period of a QSO I think the idea of giving realistic signal reports is actually unachievable anyway. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Bigger-K3-S-meter-tp1399030p1400685.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: Clearing memories M1-M4
...but really would like to be able to clear them completely like you can easily do with the memories. I guess my thickness is showing again. Somebody pse explain why a blank memory is a good thing. I'd think you'd just not push the button. VE7XF ___ 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] Bigger K3 S-meter vs what I REALLY want.
Hi Julian, Don't count out LP-PAN. True, it needs PowerSDR-IF, but it will not take the whole screen. Even the full display takes only about a quarter of my screen (1680x1050), but I can get rid of everything below and to the right of the panadapter display if I wish. I don't do that though because then I lose the individual band select buttons that so many people are whining about missing from the K3 front panel (and a whole bunch of other useful features, too). I admit they are handy. The panadapter display is simply gorgeous and I think there is universal agreement that it beats anything else out there including the Pro III. I'll send screen shots to anybody interested. Julian, G4ILO wrote: Ralph Parker wrote: What I REALLY want is a stand-alone spectrum display (think 756 PRO). That's the main reason I'm keeping the Pro III for 6m. I'd like one too. Though I'd settle for a soundcard based one that didn't come with a whole screenful of SDR software attached to it so I could stick it in a corner of the screen and still have room for my logging program and datamode software. - AB2TC - Knut -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Bigger-K3-S-meter-vs-what-I-REALLY-want.-tp1400255p1400785.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] Clearing memories M1-M4
Ralph Parker wrote: I guess my thickness is showing again. Somebody pse explain why a blank memory is a good thing. I'd think you'd just not push the button. Unfortunately some of us are not perfect and push the button accidentally, or at the wrong time. These buttons can be used as per-band quick memories as well. It's embarrassing to send some CW message that you programmed in six months ago to try the memories out when all you wanted to do was change frequency. - 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/Re-memories-M1-M4-tp1399426p1400812.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-Problem with DX spot point--click and ACLog
Jeff Wandling W7BRS wrote: The way for him to solve the problem is to make the source GPL'd. There's a fair number of technical people on this list who would be able to patch his code to make it work. Everyone benefits, including him by being able to sell the improved code base with the premium features obtained by paying the fee. He wouldn't lose a dime* Unless people voluntarily assign it to him, he would not own the copyright in any modifications, so he would not be able to sell copyright licences (or the actual copyright). He can still sell the service of putting it onto media, or otherwise distributing, and for support, but anyone else would be free to do so. He could also use changes to understand where problems lie, and make his own changes to fix the problems, but would need to be careful to avoid any accusation of copying. He would still own the copyright in his original work, and could licence it, or derivatives of it, under any licence he likes, in parallel with the GPL. (Exception: trivial and obvious changes cannot be copyrighted. I believe the Free Software Foundation (FSF) uses four changed as the measure of what is trivial.) This is not to say that using the GPL would be a bad idea, just that one needs to understand the limitations. Note: the FSF believe that assigning copyright requires a formal contract, and make a token payment (USD 1) for copyrights assigned to them. Assigning means transferring ownership of the intellectual property, losing ones own rights in it. -- David Woolley The Elecraft list is a forum for the discussion of topics related to Elecraft products and more general topics related ham radio List Guidelines http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_list_guidelines.htm ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K2 Transmitter Tests
Put it your browser URL window, Raymond. (And note that it's wrapped. You'd need to put it all in without the wrap.) There won't be anything useful in it for you. It's just the font and formatting data stripped from an HTML-formatted message by the e-mail system and converted to plain text since most, like the elecraft e-mail reflector, only allow plain text messages. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Hi Elecrafters, URL: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/attachments/20081030/dc467a76/atta chment-0001.htm How can this kind of attachment be read ? Thanks and 73 Raymond, F4FNT K3/100 # 615, K2/100 # 5,636 ___ 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] TUNE bug - DATA / SPLIT
I believe I've discovered an obscure bug - MCU 2.58 Situation is both VFO A and B are in DATA mode, on different frequencies (14MHz band), and SPLIT is on. I hold TUNE. TX goes on, and the display changes mode to CW, but instead of making a carrier, I modulate audio from *mic* (NOT even line-in)! ~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
[Elecraft] Re: TUNE bug - DATA / SPLIT
Iain MacDonnell - K6IAM wrote: I believe I've discovered an obscure bug - MCU 2.58 Situation is both VFO A and B are in DATA mode, on different frequencies (14MHz band), and SPLIT is on. I hold TUNE. TX goes on, and the display changes mode to CW, but instead of making a carrier, I modulate audio from *mic* (NOT even line-in)! PS... Power is limited to CONFIG:TUN PWR - i.e. if I whistle, I make that much If I turn SPLIT off, TUNE works normally ___ 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 measurable voltage on band data lines?
I'm still trying to debug my problem with the Top Ten band decoders and my K3 (s). When I put a volt meter on the band data output pins of the K3's ACC connector, I don't see any positive voltage (all the pins read zero). When I connect the ACC pins to the Top Ten decoder via an appropriate cable (thus bringing the decoders pull-up resistors into the picture), I see a non-zero voltage on the high pins, but only between 1.6 and 2.2 volts - not 5 volts. Without the connection to the K3 in place, the same pins measure 5 volt (due to the pull-ups). Is this normal - in particular, is it normal not to be able to measure a positive voltage on the high pins of the ACC connector with nothing other than the meter attached? I realize that these are open collector, but I would have expected to read some positive voltage. ***dan, K6IF ___ 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 measurable voltage on band data lines?
Is this normal - in particular, is it normal not to be able to measure a positive voltage on the high pins of the ACC connector with nothing other than the meter attached? I realize that these are open collector, but I would have expected to read some positive voltage. yes, this is normal. Open Collector - or in the case of the K3 Open Drain - means that the output devices do not source any voltage and there are no pull up resistors to provide output voltage when the drivers are in the off state. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Levin Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:08 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3: No measurable voltage on band data lines? I'm still trying to debug my problem with the Top Ten band decoders and my K3 (s). When I put a volt meter on the band data output pins of the K3's ACC connector, I don't see any positive voltage (all the pins read zero). When I connect the ACC pins to the Top Ten decoder via an appropriate cable (thus bringing the decoders pull-up resistors into the picture), I see a non-zero voltage on the high pins, but only between 1.6 and 2.2 volts - not 5 volts. Without the connection to the K3 in place, the same pins measure 5 volt (due to the pull-ups). Is this normal - in particular, is it normal not to be able to measure a positive voltage on the high pins of the ACC connector with nothing other than the meter attached? I realize that these are open collector, but I would have expected to read some positive voltage. ***dan, K6IF ___ 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-Problem with DX spot point--click and ACLog
Terry and All, Hmmm! Sure doesn't sound like the Scott I've been dealing with for 8 years? 10 year? I have been using his ACLog program for all that time, and he has always been very cooperative. I would add, however, that when I inquired if he had ever thought about offering an adaptation of his logging program for use on a Pocket PC, he indicated he just hadn't had the time to consider doing that, and wasn't sure when and if he could. But he was nice enough about it. I rather suspect you caught him on a bad day, or possible there was something conveyed in your original conversation with him (which we don't really know the content of) that might have come across not quite as you intended. My wife says I can be that way sometimes, even though it isn't on purpose. With some 2000 K3's out there in the bushes, and a lot more coming, I would think Scott might see the benefit of having a K3 version. I have no idea if he really follows the Elecraft success story though. Possibly if he hears from more of his customers who now use K3's, he might be persuaded to give it more priority. So, for whatever good it might do, I'll drop him an email indicating how much I hope he can find time to accomodate us. It will take a lot more than just me to have any impact however. By the way, I have been inclined all these years to recommend ACLog anytime someone asked. Maybe the way to get Scott's attention is to ask him if future recommendations should contain a caveat that not all features of his program will fully integrate with K3's as they do with other transceivers. Maybe I'll try that approach, but very tactfully (I hope). Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: Terry Schieler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 8:20 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3-Problem with DX spot point--click and ACLog FWIW. Well I spoke with Scott, N3FJP regarding the problems I had with the K3 and his ACLog logging program. Although there is a radio selection for Elecraft in his CAT software he says it does not support the K3. I offered to help him (which I've done before) but he said he was afraid if he made changes to ACLog for K3 support it could harm the functionality with other Elecraft rigs. Matter of fact, he got quite curt with me when I sent him the Elecraft Programmer's Reference: W0FM: Thanks Scott. Would having the Elecraft K3 Programmer's Reference be of help? N3FJP: No, again, fixing the K3 may introduce problems for other Elecrafts. 73, Scott N3FJP Looks like I'll be shopping for a new logging program. Terry, W0FM ___ 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-Problem with DX spot point--click and ACLog
Hi Dave (W7AQK) et all: You are correct, Dave. I have been a strong supporter of Scott's logging software for many, many years. I spent a great deal of my own time working with him to get ACLog to work with my (then new) FT1000MP. We finally got there, and it worked flawlessly ever since. That is exactly why I was so surprised with Scott's reaction to my offer to help with the implementation of the K3. What the heck, it's almost the same basic framework as the K2, which he has implemented. I watched curiously as Scott's attention turned to weather forecasting software and some other projects just a bit outside the box in my mind. I was a huge proponent of ACLog specifically because of Scott and Kimberly's great support for the program and recommended it to everyone (see my posts on eHam.net). That is exactly why I felt like Scott brushed me off when I had specific questions about the K3 interface. To me, it sounded like he was saying I'm not going there. Perhaps he's too busy, perhaps he has developed other interests, and, like you say, maybe I caught him on a bad day. I don't know. But as someone who has helped him promote his product in the past, and offered to do it again, who is then rebuked, I don't know what else to think. (Insert typical: I have no financial or business interest in ACLog here.) Again, you are, indeed, correct. It sure doesn't sound like the Scott that I've dealt with for many years. But how do you do what he does in light of the huge success of Elecraft's K3? I have since sampled some very nice logging and CAT software to which I wouldn't have given a moment of thought to until now. 73, Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: David Yarnes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:22 PM To: Terry Schieler; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3-Problem with DX spot point--click and ACLog Terry and All, Hmmm! Sure doesn't sound like the Scott I've been dealing with for 8 years? 10 year? I have been using his ACLog program for all that time, and he has always been very cooperative. I would add, however, that when I inquired if he had ever thought about offering an adaptation of his logging program for use on a Pocket PC, he indicated he just hadn't had the time to consider doing that, and wasn't sure when and if he could. But he was nice enough about it. I rather suspect you caught him on a bad day, or possible there was something conveyed in your original conversation with him (which we don't really know the content of) that might have come across not quite as you intended. My wife says I can be that way sometimes, even though it isn't on purpose. With some 2000 K3's out there in the bushes, and a lot more coming, I would think Scott might see the benefit of having a K3 version. I have no idea if he really follows the Elecraft success story though. Possibly if he hears from more of his customers who now use K3's, he might be persuaded to give it more priority. So, for whatever good it might do, I'll drop him an email indicating how much I hope he can find time to accomodate us. It will take a lot more than just me to have any impact however. By the way, I have been inclined all these years to recommend ACLog anytime someone asked. Maybe the way to get Scott's attention is to ask him if future recommendations should contain a caveat that not all features of his program will fully integrate with K3's as they do with other transceivers. Maybe I'll try that approach, but very tactfully (I hope). Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: Terry Schieler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 8:20 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3-Problem with DX spot point--click and ACLog FWIW. Well I spoke with Scott, N3FJP regarding the problems I had with the K3 and his ACLog logging program. Although there is a radio selection for Elecraft in his CAT software he says it does not support the K3. I offered to help him (which I've done before) but he said he was afraid if he made changes to ACLog for K3 support it could harm the functionality with other Elecraft rigs. Matter of fact, he got quite curt with me when I sent him the Elecraft Programmer's Reference: W0FM: Thanks Scott. Would having the Elecraft K3 Programmer's Reference be of help? N3FJP: No, again, fixing the K3 may introduce problems for other Elecrafts. 73, Scott N3FJP Looks like I'll be shopping for a new logging program. Terry, W0FM ___ 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:
FW: [Elecraft] K3-Problem with DX spot point--click and ACLog
I think that, in the spirit of the Elecraft design team and this reflector (and before Wayne and Eric feel the need to step in), I would like to ask that this thread be terminated at this point. I was simply trying to provide a heads-up to other K3 owners. It has never been my intention to uproot any malcontent with a vendor with whom I have had many successful years. Thank you. Terry, W0FM ___ 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] Bigger K3 S-meter
Can this be changed? / SM2EKM - Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: No. The SM; (and BG;) reports from the K3 are one S-unit increments from S0 to S9 and 5 dB steps above S9. ___ 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
