Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
wayne burdick wrote: K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.72 (with DSP rev 1.98) is now available. Anyone who has the KDVR3 (Digital Voice Recorder) installed will need this revision to use the DVR. We'll be making further improvements to DVR functions in later releases. Full details appear below. Thanks Wayne, I am looking forward to getting my DVR :) I notice stopping playback is via the front panel of the radio. Can play also be interrupted by PTT? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
Which playback? Message playback or the RX loop? I would guess you mean Message playback and I would like that to stop if XMIT or a PTT line is keyed too. Can this be added as a firmware upgrade when the message chaining is included Wayne? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever. -Chinese proverb On 10 Dec 2008, at 08:26, Ian Maude wrote: wayne burdick wrote: K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.72 (with DSP rev 1.98) is now available. Anyone who has the KDVR3 (Digital Voice Recorder) installed will need this revision to use the DVR. We'll be making further improvements to DVR functions in later releases. Full details appear below. Thanks Wayne, I am looking forward to getting my DVR :) I notice stopping playback is via the front panel of the radio. Can play also be interrupted by PTT? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Which playback? Message playback or the RX loop? I would guess you mean Message playback and I would like that to stop if XMIT or a PTT line is keyed too. Can this be added as a firmware upgrade when the message chaining is included Wayne? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 I am talking about any time I am transmitting with it David. If I am in a contest I want to be able to simply key the mic and for that to stop the DVR transmission with or without chaining. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: Noisy Fans
My fans have always been noisy. I can tell immediately when they come on at the slowest speed with my headphones on. The noise sounds like rough bearings but as they get faster both fans get noisier. They definitely are not whisper quiet by any stretch of the imagination. I just took the top cover off the K3 and there are no wires catching the fan blades. The fan with the noisy bearings is the one on the right next to the antenna sockets. But both fans are noisier the faster they run and they drown out my computer fan. I guess I need to ask Elecraft for replacement fans. Barry Simpson VK2BJ K3 # 1397 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] {Elecraft] Re: Dodgy Site
DaveL G3TJP wrote: G4ILO said: Given that web hosting is available for well under a tenner in the UK from reputable hosts like 1+1, I don't know why someone would penny-pinch to the extent of using a dodgy free web host for their business site. Ah, I would have been disappointed if you hadn't commented, Julian. It's Chris's choice who hosts his longstanding website; FYI the hosting is run by another amateur, who's a friend of his. The site is sound, otherwise he'd have been out of business long ago, so rather than pick over the bones, why not look at the meat of the issue? Derogatory comments make me wish I'd never pestered him to provide a little Xmas deal for amateurs this side of the pond. Season's Greetings. I believe I did look at the meat of the issue, when I said is Kaspersky regards Free Web Town as a bad neighbourhood, with some justification if Google is anything to go by. Why did you quote my post selectively? I make my living from running websites so I do know a fair bit about the subject. Getting your friend who knows a bit about computers to set up your business website is not always a good idea, if you want to avoid blunders that can harm your business. Dave (AON) discovered a potentially serious security warning and did the right thing by alerting people about it. I don't think anyone now believes there is anything dangerous about the site, but the warning only arose because of the choice of web hosting. It could have been genuine - as I again said in my post, it is quite common for hackers to plant malware on a site, especially sites that have been set up by someone who is not very security conscious - and it was right for Dave to alert people until others had had a chance to look at it. It is, as you say, Chris's choice who hosts his site. However, I would have thought he might have been concerned that his site is raising alerts that could be turning away potential customers. I would have been, if it was my site. But as you say, it's his business. I will probably be ordering components from him myself, so thank you for drawing this site to my attention and for making the arrangements for the K3 mod kit. However as an IT professional with 35 years in the industry I regard internet security as a serious matter. I stand behind the comments I have made on that matter, and consider that your snide response and attempt to turn the blame on those who have commented is completely inappropriate. 73 and seasons greetings. - 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/%7BElecraft--Re%3A-Dodgy-Site-tp1636572p1637968.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: Noisy Fans
double check the fan wires that run between the fan casing and the back panel - it might not be possible to see those from the top and you would need to remove the fans from the back panel. But you might be able to tell by slowly rotating the fan manually, if it was a wire, you might be able to feel/hear it as the blade goes past. You would also be able to feel the bearings if they are that noisy. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in. -Greek proverb On 10 Dec 2008, at 09:33, Barry Simpson wrote: My fans have always been noisy. I can tell immediately when they come on at the slowest speed with my headphones on. The noise sounds like rough bearings but as they get faster both fans get noisier. They definitely are not whisper quiet by any stretch of the imagination. I just took the top cover off the K3 and there are no wires catching the fan blades. The fan with the noisy bearings is the one on the right next to the antenna sockets. But both fans are noisier the faster they run and they drown out my computer fan. I guess I need to ask Elecraft for replacement fans. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 TX Audio from LINE OUT V2.72/V1.98
Nice firmware addition, works well. Thanks Guys. 73 Stewart G3RXQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Santa is coming!
Katie sent a Katie-gram to me yesterday that my K3/10 kit was getting ready to ship. Order date was 26Nov08. It's going to be a jolly Christmas! K4GST ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: Noisy Fans
Hi All, The fan noise does not get louder than my tinitus until on speed 4, and then I can only hear air noise. 73 Tim gm4lmh # 1245 - Original Message - From: Barry Simpson To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 9:33 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3: Noisy Fans My fans have always been noisy. I can tell immediately when they come on at the slowest speed with my headphones on. The noise sounds like rough bearings but as they get faster both fans get noisier. They definitely are not whisper quiet by any stretch of the imagination. I just took the top cover off the K3 and there are no wires catching the fan blades. The fan with the noisy bearings is the one on the right next to the antenna sockets. But both fans are noisier the faster they run and they drown out my computer fan. I guess I need to ask Elecraft for replacement fans. Barry Simpson VK2BJ K3 # 1397 -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 and MixW PSK31
Hello Gary, I had problems wetting up at first also. Here are my settings, In mixw I have the cat set to Kenwood...model to elecraft k2.. my com port is set to #1 and baud rate is 38400 same as rig. Have ptt via cat command checked afsk in place of fsk checked. In the sound card device is computer soundcard. Then in input I have mic (soundcard name) output speakers (soundcard name) I have the sample rate at 1200 becuase I am using winkey...usually its at 11025.. If I remember right. also have full duplex checked. On the rig I have data mode afsk a rts-dtr is set in the menu. and mic sel is Line in... Hope this helps.. Don...w2xb Gary Gregory-3 wrote: Thanks for the replies and settings etc. All to no avail sadly. The K3 will work on CW but stubbornly refuses to TX on DATA A either RTTY or PSK31. This was a factory built unit and if I was located near Aptos it would be on it's way back to be checked out fully, sadly I live a little ways beyond California. Oh well, who wants to play with a computer when you can find a human to converse with...so no more data stuff for me, life is way too short to waste time playing with 4 data programs that simply don't work with this particular K3. Regards, Gary I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-and-MixW-PSK31-tp1637540p1639248.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Dodgy Site [End of Thread]
Guys,
Time to end this thread. If you need to discuss this further, please do it
directly between each other.
73.
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-Original Message-
From: Julian, G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wednesday, Dec 10, 2008 1:38 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] {Elecraft] Re: Dodgy Site
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
DaveL G3TJP wrote:
G4ILO said:
Given that web hosting is available for well under a tenner in the UK from
reputable hosts like 1+1, I don't know why someone would penny-pinch to
the extent of using a dodgy free web host for their business site.
Ah, I would have been disappointed if you hadn't commented, Julian.
It's Chris's choice who hosts his longstanding website; FYI the hosting is
run by another amateur, who's a friend of his.
The site is sound, otherwise he'd have been out of business long ago, so
rather than pick over the bones, why not look at the meat of the issue?
Derogatory comments make me wish I'd never pestered him to provide a
little Xmas deal for amateurs this side of the pond.
Season's Greetings.
I believe I did look at the meat of the issue, when I said is Kaspersky
regards Free Web Town as a bad neighbourhood, with some justification if Google
is anything to go by. Why did you quote my post selectively?
I make my living from running websites so I do know a fair bit about the
subject. Getting your friend who knows a bit about computers to set up your
business website is not always a good idea, if you want to avoid blunders that
can harm your business.
Dave (AON) discovered a potentially serious security warning and did the right
thing by alerting people about it. I don't think anyone now believes there is
anything dangerous about the site, but the warning only arose because of the
choice of web hosting. It could have been genuine - as I again said in my post,
it is quite common for hackers to plant malware on a site, especially sites
that have been set up by someone who is not very security conscious - and it
was right for Dave to alert people until others had had a chance to look at it.
It is, as you say, Chris's choice who hosts his site. However, I would have
thought he might have been concerned that his site is raising alerts that could
be turning away potential customers. I would have been, if it was my site. But
as you say, it's his business.
I will probably be ordering components from him myself, so thank you for
drawing this site to my attention and for making the arrangements for the K3
mod kit. However as an IT professional with 35 years in the industry I regard
internet security as a serious matter. I stand behind the comments I have made
on that matter, and consider that your snide response and attempt to turn the
blame on those who have commented is completely inappropriate.
73 and seasons greetings.
-
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[Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
I'm taking lots of notes for the next revision :) Wayne On Dec 10, 2008, at 12:48 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Which playback? Message playback or the RX loop? I would guess you mean Message playback and I would like that to stop if XMIT or a PTT line is keyed too. Can this be added as a firmware upgrade when the message chaining is included Wayne? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 On 10 Dec 2008, at 08:26, Ian Maude wrote: Thanks Wayne, I am looking forward to getting my DVR :) I notice stopping playback is via the front panel of the radio. Can play also be interrupted by PTT? --- 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: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
Great! Please add one more to be able to completely empty an SSB message rather than record something short over it. How about REC select M1 - M4 CLR select same M1 - M4 rig returns to operation. While it does not seem to be documented, someone discovered (wish I could remember who so credit could be given) that putting the im by itself into a memory M1 - M4 on CW would result in emptying that memory - much better than just overwriting it with a dit which does result in a xmitted signal and amp relays tripping when inadvertently pushed in the heat of battle! Thanks for your consideration Wayne. '73 es gud dxing -- Don N4HH K3/100 #83 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wayne burdick Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 11:41 AM To: David Ferrington, M0XDF Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support,etc. I'm taking lots of notes for the next revision :) Wayne SNIP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
I have used my K3 with the second receiver installed in CQWW CW as 8Q7DV. Just two requests for the future firmware releases: 1) Would be useful to have two receivers work on different bands. I know it is on the plan but this is so important that I have decided to remind about it again. 2) When I want to hear main receiver in both ears I simply switch sub rx off. It would be nice to be able to listen to sub rx in both ears as well. Is it possible? 73, Igor UA9CDC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
Igor Sokolov wrote: 2) When I want to hear main receiver in both ears I simply switch sub rx off. It would be nice to be able to listen to sub rx in both ears as well. Is it possible? Yes, please! I really wanted this when working 40m in CQ WW SSB - when doing the listening my frequency and 70xx thing - when a weak station comes in on my frequency, I really want a quick way to get him in both ears... ~Iain ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
On Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:00:13 +0500, Igor Sokolov wrote: It would be nice to be able to listen to sub rx in both ears as well. Yes Jim K9YC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Help -- stuck in MCU LD
Trying to put in 2.72. Something crashed and caused a loss of communication the initial attempt, and the radio is stuck in MCU LD. Went through the procedure for forcing bootloads in the manual -- can get to the red flashing TX LED, with MCU LD in the display (no backlight). But nothing past that. Here is a sample of the Utility (1.1.10.17) log: 11:10:24 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:10:24 New firmware is available for your K3 11:10:29 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:11:01 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:11:12 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:12 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:30 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:30 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:35 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:35 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:46 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:12:25 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. It just sits at the ... waiting for MCU firmware load point and nothing happens. The port checks ok, with good communication to the radio. No yellow flashing led, ever. Is there some other way to hard reset this thing to get it moving? Or something else I missed in the manual? Grant/NQ5T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Help -- stuck in MCU LD
Please restart the K3 Utility. Is this the Windows or Mac version of the K3 Utility? You're pressing the Send All Firmware button on the Firmware page, right? Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Grant Youngman Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 9:21 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Help -- stuck in MCU LD Trying to put in 2.72. Something crashed and caused a loss of communication the initial attempt, and the radio is stuck in MCU LD. Went through the procedure for forcing bootloads in the manual -- can get to the red flashing TX LED, with MCU LD in the display (no backlight). But nothing past that. Here is a sample of the Utility (1.1.10.17) log: 11:10:24 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:10:24 New firmware is available for your K3 11:10:29 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:11:01 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:11:12 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:12 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:30 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:30 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:35 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:35 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:46 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:12:25 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. It just sits at the ... waiting for MCU firmware load point and nothing happens. The port checks ok, with good communication to the radio. No yellow flashing led, ever. Is there some other way to hard reset this thing to get it moving? Or something else I missed in the manual? Grant/NQ5T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Help -- stuck in MCU LD
Done several times. NO change. Except now, I can test the port and got a good test at the right speed. The TX LED goes out, and the delta-F led comes on solid. WHen I try to upload firmware I get K3 not responding. So it responds, then it doesn't. I don't have a good feeling about this. Don't believe it's the computer port. It seems to be the radio. It's the Mac version of the Utility. Grant/NQ5T On Dec 10, 2008, at 11:32 AM, Greg - AB7R wrote: Grant, Sounds like the communications with the COM port were lost. Shut down power on the radio...unplug the power cable if necessary and the RS232 cable. Reboot your computer. Reconnect the RS232 and power cable and start the utility program. Make sure its set for 38.4K baud rate and click the button on the ports tab to test communications. Then try to load the firmware again. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Wed Dec 10 9:21 , Grant Youngman sent: Trying to put in 2.72. Something crashed and caused a loss of communication the initial attempt, and the radio is stuck in MCU LD. Went through the procedure for forcing bootloads in the manual -- can get to the red flashing TX LED, with MCU LD in the display (no backlight). But nothing past that. Here is a sample of the Utility (1.1.10.17) log: 11:10:24 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:10:24 New firmware is available for your K3 11:10:29 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:11:01 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:11:12 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:12 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:30 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:30 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:35 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:35 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:46 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:12:25 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. It just sits at the ... waiting for MCU firmware load point and nothing happens. The port checks ok, with good communication to the radio. No yellow flashing led, ever. Is there some other way to hard reset this thing to get it moving? Or something else I missed in the manual? Grant/NQ5T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] For Sale: W1 Wattmeter in Acrylic Case
I am selling My Elecraft W1 HF watt meter, QRP to 140 Watts. Its installed in W8FGU acrylic case. It works perfectly and looks great. I can send Photos. Price is $125. and I will send Priority Mail to lower 48. Please contact me of list! Kurt - K0ARO___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Help -- stuck in MCU LD
have you tried a reboot of the Mac? -- It is almost impossible to carry the torch of truth through a crowd without singeing somebody's beard. -George Christopher Lichtenberg, scientist and philosopher (1742-1799) On 10 Dec 2008, at 17:42, Grant Youngman wrote: Done several times. NO change. Except now, I can test the port and got a good test at the right speed. The TX LED goes out, and the delta-F led comes on solid. WHen I try to upload firmware I get K3 not responding. So it responds, then it doesn't. I don't have a good feeling about this. Don't believe it's the computer port. It seems to be the radio. It's the Mac version of the Utility. Grant/NQ5T On Dec 10, 2008, at 11:32 AM, Greg - AB7R wrote: Grant, Sounds like the communications with the COM port were lost. Shut down power on the radio...unplug the power cable if necessary and the RS232 cable. Reboot your computer. Reconnect the RS232 and power cable and start the utility program. Make sure its set for 38.4K baud rate and click the button on the ports tab to test communications. Then try to load the firmware again. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Wed Dec 10 9:21 , Grant Youngman sent: Trying to put in 2.72. Something crashed and caused a loss of communication the initial attempt, and the radio is stuck in MCU LD. Went through the procedure for forcing bootloads in the manual -- can get to the red flashing TX LED, with MCU LD in the display (no backlight). But nothing past that. Here is a sample of the Utility (1.1.10.17) log: 11:10:24 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:10:24 New firmware is available for your K3 11:10:29 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:11:01 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:11:12 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:12 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:30 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:30 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:35 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:35 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:46 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:12:25 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. It just sits at the ... waiting for MCU firmware load point and nothing happens. The port checks ok, with good communication to the radio. No yellow flashing led, ever. Is there some other way to hard reset this thing to get it moving? Or something else I missed in the manual? Grant/NQ5T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Help -- stuck in MCU LD
Yes, It's the Mac version. It fails. Every time. Usually, but not always, once I restart everything, I can use the test comm page to check, and get a good test. Then when I try loading firmware, it fails. 11:47:29 K3 is running main program. RS232 38400 bps. -- after this message the yellow led is on solid 11:47:29 New firmware is available for your K3 11:47:34 K3 is not responding. -- after hitting send all new firmware Grant/NQ5T On Dec 10, 2008, at 11:42 AM, David Fleming wrote: Hi Grant, I'm the author of the Mac version. The log looks like it came from the Mac version of the Utility. As Dick suggested, restart the K3 Utility and click Send All Firmware to K3. If you're getting good communication with the K3, the firmware load should proceed okay. Let me know if it continues to fail. David, W4SMT --- On Wed, 12/10/08, Dick Dievendorff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Dick Dievendorff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Help -- stuck in MCU LD To: 'Grant Youngman' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Elecraft Reflector' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 12:31 PM Please restart the K3 Utility. Is this the Windows or Mac version of the K3 Utility? You're pressing the Send All Firmware button on the Firmware page, right? Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Grant Youngman Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 9:21 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Help -- stuck in MCU LD Trying to put in 2.72. Something crashed and caused a loss of communication the initial attempt, and the radio is stuck in MCU LD. Went through the procedure for forcing bootloads in the manual -- can get to the red flashing TX LED, with MCU LD in the display (no backlight). But nothing past that. Here is a sample of the Utility (1.1.10.17) log: 11:10:24 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:10:24 New firmware is available for your K3 11:10:29 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:11:01 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:11:12 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:12 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:30 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:30 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:35 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:35 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:46 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:12:25 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. It just sits at the ... waiting for MCU firmware load point and nothing happens. The port checks ok, with good communication to the radio. No yellow flashing led, ever. Is there some other way to hard reset this thing to get it moving? Or something else I missed in the manual? Grant/NQ5T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
Do you mean to say that, as it is now, the sub receiver (2nd receiver) cannot be on a different band? What is the use of having a 2nd independent receiver if you cannot use it totally separate from the main receiver? Stan Rife W5EWA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Igor Sokolov Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 11:00 AM To: wayne burdick; David Ferrington, M0XDF Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc. I have used my K3 with the second receiver installed in CQWW CW as 8Q7DV. Just two requests for the future firmware releases: 1) Would be useful to have two receivers work on different bands. I know it is on the plan but this is so important that I have decided to remind about it again. 2) When I want to hear main receiver in both ears I simply switch sub rx off. It would be nice to be able to listen to sub rx in both ears as well. Is it possible? 73, Igor UA9CDC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
Stan, The K3 errata sheet lists under omissions - last bullet - Independent sub receiver settings for BAND PRE, ATTN, NB, NR, NOTCH. So for *now*, independent band settings are not possible. It will be available in a future firmware release. Keep watch on the firmware notes to see when it arrives. 73, Don W3FPR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you mean to say that, as it is now, the sub receiver (2nd receiver) cannot be on a different band? What is the use of having a 2nd independent receiver if you cannot use it totally separate from the main receiver? Stan Rife W5EWA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
Do you mean to say that, as it is now, the sub receiver (2nd receiver) cannot be on a different band? What is the use of having a 2nd independent receiver if you cannot use it totally separate from the main receiver? 1. For tuning the same band you are CQing on. During the short listen times between your CQs, you can find unworked stations in other parts of the same band. 2. For diversity reception, running a different antennas into the two receivers. The best way to simultaneously work on another band is to use a second radio. Different band operation with the two K3 receivers is a planned enhancement for the future. Ed - W0YK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Help -- stuck in MCU LD
what are you using to connect, presumably we are talking USB to Serial adapter? Have you got the latest drivers for this. Although you don't say, I assume you normally have no trouble in doing an upgrade? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, Mac -- There are three truths: my truth, your truth, and the truth. -Chinese proverb On 10 Dec 2008, at 17:50, Grant Youngman wrote: Yes, It's the Mac version. It fails. Every time. Usually, but not always, once I restart everything, I can use the test comm page to check, and get a good test. Then when I try loading firmware, it fails. 11:47:29 K3 is running main program. RS232 38400 bps. -- after this message the yellow led is on solid 11:47:29 New firmware is available for your K3 11:47:34 K3 is not responding. -- after hitting send all new firmware ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
Ed Muns wrote: Do you mean to say that, as it is now, the sub receiver (2nd receiver) cannot be on a different band? What is the use of having a 2nd independent receiver if you cannot use it totally separate from the main receiver? 1. For tuning the same band you are CQing on. During the short listen times between your CQs, you can find unworked stations in other parts of the same band. 2. For diversity reception, running a different antennas into the two receivers. 3. Working split in a DX contest where you want to listen for calls on your own transmit frequency as well as where you're listening (e.g. on 40m, where the phone bands don't overlap between countries) 4. Busting a DX pile-up where they're listening 10-20 up, by monitoring who they're responding to, so you can position yourself to be next. ... ~Iain ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support,etc.
I agree with everything stated but for my purpose, I want to monitor 6 meters while working the other bands. Maybe I should have the wife stop my Christmas present. Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com www.w9dvm.com 800-395-7795 pin 02 727-944-3226 FAX 727-937-8834 NASFT 30210 W9DVM -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Iain MacDonnell - N6ML Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 1:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support,etc. Ed Muns wrote: Do you mean to say that, as it is now, the sub receiver (2nd receiver) cannot be on a different band? What is the use of having a 2nd independent receiver if you cannot use it totally separate from the main receiver? 1. For tuning the same band you are CQing on. During the short listen times between your CQs, you can find unworked stations in other parts of the same band. 2. For diversity reception, running a different antennas into the two receivers. 3. Working split in a DX contest where you want to listen for calls on your own transmit frequency as well as where you're listening (e.g. on 40m, where the phone bands don't overlap between countries) 4. Busting a DX pile-up where they're listening 10-20 up, by monitoring who they're responding to, so you can position yourself to be next. ... ~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 mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
Do you mean to say that, as it is now, the sub receiver (2nd receiver) cannot be on a different band? What is the use of having a 2nd independent receiver if you cannot use it totally separate from the main receiver? 1. For tuning the same band you are CQing on. During the short listen times between your CQs, you can find unworked stations in other parts of the same band. 2. For diversity reception, running a different antennas into the two receivers. 3. For simultaneously listening to the transmit and receive frequencies of a split operation. The best way to simultaneously work on another band is to use a second radio. Different band operation with the two K3 receivers is a planned enhancement for the future. Ed - W0YK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RX audio in both ears for sub receiver
If the K3 has the capability, the best would be to supply both ears both main and sub receiver audio but add a slight delay to the left ear for the sub receiver and and a slight delay to the right ear for the main receiver. This will give the good old stereo effect that the main receiver is on the left and the sub receiver is on the right. I've done this for many years using two radios and audio delay boards meant for repeaters. Since the rig has adjustable AFX already, my guess is it would only take Wayne's magic fingers on the keyboard to add thisalong with the 90 million other things that everyone asks for! 73, Terry ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
Wayne Will the DVR be accesible via RS232 command? If so the (contest) software programmers can add functions key to playback a recorded message. This will keep the fingers on the keyboard and not on the front panel Peter PC2A wayne burdick schreef: I'm taking lots of notes for the next revision :) Wayne ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
I agree with everything stated but for my purpose, I want to monitor 6 meters while working the other bands... Having the Sub Rx work on a different band than the Main is a very high priority work in progress. Stay tuned... 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] Re: Help -- stuck in MCU LD -- SOLVED
Problem solved, sort of. Switched to a Windows XP machine, and was able to get everything to work. Same USB/RS-232 interface (Prolific 2303), but obviously not the same driver. So don't know if it is the USB driver (more likely), or the Mac version of Utility (probably less likely). In any case, it worked fine. I hate to keep one lousy Windows machine around for this sort of thing. Up until this update with 1.1.10.17 version of Utility, the Mac versions of everything have worked swimmingly. Grant/NQ5T On Dec 10, 2008, at 11:21 AM, Grant Youngman wrote: Trying to put in 2.72. Something crashed and caused a loss of communication the initial attempt, and the radio is stuck in MCU LD. Went through the procedure for forcing bootloads in the manual -- can get to the red flashing TX LED, with MCU LD in the display (no backlight). But nothing past that. Here is a sample of the Utility (1.1.10.17) log: 11:10:24 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:10:24 New firmware is available for your K3 11:10:29 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:11:01 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:11:12 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:12 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:30 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:30 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:35 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 11:11:35 New firmware is available for your K3 11:11:46 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. 11:12:25 K3 boot loader is waiting for MCU firmware load. It just sits at the ... waiting for MCU firmware load point and nothing happens. The port checks ok, with good communication to the radio. No yellow flashing led, ever. Is there some other way to hard reset this thing to get it moving? Or something else I missed in the manual? Grant/NQ5T ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Sub and Main receiver audio
Since the audio of MAIN and SUB was mentioned in the DVR thread, a sperate discussion. The way the audio from MAIN and SUB comes to your ears has been discussed before, but here's one. How about this solution. 1. Suppose the audio is in the balance mode. Sub-pot in the middle (balance): both receivers have same volume, MAIN on left ear, SUB on right When moving the sub pot more to MAIN, then the audio of the SUB in right ear decreases AND is filled up by extra sound of MAIN. So right ear has a mix of SUB and MAIN. This works vice versa of course. In this way, when moving the balance to left, both ears will hear MAIN, and when moving the balance right, both ears will hear SUB. 2. Suppose the audio in in nor mode. Make this nor 1 and nor 2. Both nor1 and nor 2 use the seperate controls as implemented now. special about nor 1: audio of MAIN and SUB completely seperated (this is the way the K3 is working now) special about nor 2: audio of MAIN and SUB are a bit mixed but MAIN is mainly on left and SUB is mainly on right (like it is implemented on a FT1000MP) Donot know if it is easy to implement, but this is how I would like it. 73 Arie PA3A ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[K3] [Elecraft] K3: 1. Loud audio blast on power up 2. Main/SUB balance
Hi, Just loaded F/W 2.72/1.98 with the Send all firmware option (so including data tables). The short audio blast is still there if you are tuned to a signal when switching on the K3. It really hurts your ears as it seems that for this short period the AGC is not yet ON. Any fixes planned for this (change boot order in DSP such that AGC assumes a signal being present until the RX really starts to receive) ?? BTW. The updated action of LINE OUT=NOR now with outputting monitor audio during TX is great. I have the set the CONFIG:SUB AF to BALANCE. When looking to the monitor VU meters on the microKEYER router software it appears that the SUB output is lower than the MAIN output with the balance knob in the 12 o'clock position (after equalizing both main and sub with double tapping AB). This is effect is also audible (~6dB difference). Any cure for that ?? -- Enno, PF5X Alexandr Kobranov wrote: Hello John, it is tested here in OK-land (not on mine unit but on friend´s one) that if you can cure there is need to send only DSP1 plus DSP data tables again. No full package again, only DSP and tables. So uncheck the rest of modules in K3 Utility and go You will see result, here it was solution. Let us know... 73! L. -dst- John E. Reiser napsal(a): I noticed recently that on power up my K3 makes a noise for a fraction of a second. It sounds like background atmospheric noise as it would sound with the SSB filter active, even though the radio was last powered off with a CW filter set. I don't remember exactly when this behavior began, but it seems that it was in the last few beta firmware releases. In every other respect my K3 behaves normally. Obviously, this is no big deal. However, I did try reloading the latest beta version, as suggested on this reflector. I always use Send All Firmware to K3, which reloads the data tables. It didn't help. Could it be that recent firmware versions impose a slight delay before the filter selection stored on power down is implemented on power up? John, W2GW -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dick Dievendorff Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 12:47 PM To: 'Chuck - AE4CW'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [K3] [Elecraft] Loud audio blast on power up You can also load data tables (along with all the other firmware, a complete refresh) by clicking Send All Firmware to K3 on the Firmware tab without checking Advanced Mode. Advanced Mode has too many choices! Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck - AE4CW Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:24 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [K3] [Elecraft] Loud audio blast on power up Shep, sorry for the late reply; I've been traveling. In the K3 Utility under View, check Advanced Mode. This will display a check box labeled *Always load DSP data tables*. Also, be sure to check all the appropriate boxes for loading the Firmware modules. This is the solution Gary provided back in March. Hopefully, it will work for your problem now. Chuck, AE4CW Chuck- I have the same problem. It started with V2.57. How do I reload data tables ? Thanks Shep - W2BSB I had this problem long ago; a reload of the firmware AND the data tables cured it. The trick was the data tables. Thanks to Gary at Elecraft. Chuck, AE4CW -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Loud-audio-blast-on-power-up-tp1567485p1577277.html Sent from the [K3] 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 mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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:
[Elecraft] DVR from software
In response to the person that just posted about DVR functions from a computer program - From page 14 of the K3 programmers reference manual. SWT/SWH * (Switch Emulation; SET only) K3 Extended SET format (K31): SWTnn; (TAP functions) or SWHnn; (HOLD functions). nn is determined from Table 4. Table 4 says nn of 21 will do the same as taping M1 on the front panel so I believe this should work. If you logging program doesn't support this command, you can assign a funtion key to a macro from the OS to generate this command and pass it to the K3. Terry ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
Hi, 2) When I want to hear main receiver in both ears I simply switch sub rx off. It would be nice to be able to listen to sub rx in both ears as well. Is it possible? Yes this is missing. It would also be good to be able to turn the main RX off at times, especially when using the internal measurement system to check the filter attenuation, i.e. when setting up the amplification factors for the individual filters in the second RX. vy 73 de toby ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
Lyle, The high priority being given to the SUB IND is great news. I suspect that a number of K3 users are already tuned in :-) 73 Stewart G3RXQ Having the Sub Rx work on a different band than the Main is a very high priority work in progress. Stay tuned... 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 mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: [K3] [Elecraft] K3: 1. Loud audio blast on power up 2. Main/SUB balance
At 12/10/2008 03:03 PM, Enno, PF5X wrote: Hi, Just loaded F/W 2.72/1.98 with the Send all firmware option (so including data tables). The short audio blast is still there if you are tuned to a signal when switching on the K3. It really hurts your ears as it seems that for this short period the AGC is not yet ON. I recorded the 160M CW contest this weekend using the LINE OUT=phone or speaker option. I also noticed the short burst when the radio was turned on. Any fixes planned for this (change boot order in DSP such that AGC assumes a signal being present until the RX really starts to receive) ?? BTW. The updated action of LINE OUT=NOR now with outputting monitor audio during TX is great. Yes, this should make recording a lot easier, thanks! I have the set the CONFIG:SUB AF to BALANCE. When looking to the monitor VU meters on the microKEYER router software it appears that the SUB output is lower than the MAIN output with the balance knob in the 12 o'clock position (after equalizing both main and sub with double tapping AB). This is effect is also audible (~6dB difference). What I noticed, but didn't investigate, was that there was a DC offset in the SUB audio output. I was using Audacity to record the audio. Using the LINE OUT to a line in on my computer. I noticed that monitoring the sidetone showed close to a zero (if not zero) DC offset for the left channel or the MAIN Rx. The right channel however showed a substantial DC offset. I haven't played with the new Beta yet, nor have I looked closely at the recording. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: Help -- stuck in MCU LD -- SOLVED
That may have been the problem, although it has worked without a hitch for several updates. After getting the radio working again with Windows, I reloaded the Prolific drivers on the Mac, and fiddled a bit more. Then everything on the Mac was back to normal, too. Just one of those things. There are a lot of brand names of USB/ Serial converters. Don't know about the Keyspan version, but a large number of these things, regardless of brand, use the same Prolific chip, perhaps with different drivers. Anyway, it's working. I am going to go hunting for a different interface, however, if the problem reoccurs. It's too much hassle to drag out the old Windows PC :) Thanks ... Grant/NQ5T On Dec 10, 2008, at 2:16 PM, Willard Myers wrote: I've done numerous K3 firmware updates from my Mac OS X machine with not a single issue. Also, my home-grown logging program talks to the K3 with no issues. I'm using a Keyspan USB-serial device. I'd suspect that Prolific thing :- Bill, K1GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: [WT-support] [Fwd: [Elecraft] DVR from software]
Hello, Now the DVR are going out for the K3 I have a software request: The K3 internal voice keyer can be programmed with the RS232 commands. Is it possible to add those commands to Win-test? This seems like a must to me. When I look at the number of K3s being used by contesters, it would make a lot of people happy. It would also be very nice if WinTest would finally also support Elecraft's internal keyers (K2 and K3). vy 73 de toby http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3_Pgmrs_Ref_Rev_B16.pdf, pages 9-10: -- KS (Keyer Speed; GET/SET) SET/RSP format: KSnnn; where nnn is 008-050 (8-50 WPM). -- KY (CW or CW-to-DATA Keying from Text; GET/SET) SET format: KY*[text]; where * is a BLANK (ASCII hex 0x20) and [text] is 0 to 24 characters. Basic RSP format: KYn; where n is 0 (CW text buffer not full) or 1 (buffer full). K2 Extended RSP format (K22): KYn; where n is 0 (buffer 75% full), 1 (buffer 75% full), or 2 (buffer completely empty AND transmit of previous string is complete. The following keyboard characters are mapped to CW prosigns: ( KN + AR = BT % AS * SK ! VE In addition to these prosigns, four special characters can be inserted anywhere in the KY command text: Puts the K3 into TX TEST mode, until a '' character is received Returns the K3 to TX NORM mode @ In CW mode, this character normally terminates any CW message (via KY or manual send), emulating the K2. However, tapping ‘2’ in CONFIG:CW WGHT changes [EMAIL PROTECTED] to a prosign: the ‘at’ sign as used in e-mail addresses. This is the newest Morse Code character; it can be remembered as the prosign ‘AC’ (as in “the At Character”). ^D (EOT, ASCII 04) Quickly terminates transmission; use with CW-to-DATA. -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: [K3] [Elecraft] K3: 1. Loud audio blast on power up
I thought I was just getting a low-level spurt of audio, but if there is a signal on the frequency, it is a loud blast as Enno describes. Monty K2DLJ Hi, Just loaded F/W 2.72/1.98 with the Send all firmware option (so including data tables). The short audio blast is still there if you are tuned to a signal when switching on the K3. It really hurts your ears as it seems that for this short period the AGC is not yet ON. Any fixes planned for this (change boot order in DSP such that AGC assumes a signal being present until the RX really starts to receive) ?? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Some Info Please
Name is Bryan,I have Just joined the mailing list. Just wanted some info on the K1. Is this difficult to build. I am not an experience builder. But have built some kits in the past. NOT LIKE THIS ONE, What test gear do I need.Merry Christmas to all. Bryan MW0CTX. Bryan [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
RE: [Elecraft] Some Info Please
Hello Bryan. The K1 requires no more than a basic soldering ability and the willingness to follow step-by-step instructions. As many people have observed about all the Elecraft kits, it's a matter of doing some simple soldering and assembly many times. There's a lot of parts, even in the K1, but if you take the time to follow the assembly procedure, you'll have a first class QRP rig. You can download the K1 manual that contains complete assembly instructions here: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K1_manual_rev_F.pdf and there's an errata sheet for that manual here: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K1_Errata_Rev_F-8.pdf You'll need a few hand tools, a decent ESD-safe soldering iron, and a DMM. A complete list of tools is on page 9. There are a lot number of K1 owners here with extensive experience who will happily help you in case you have questions. Also, you can drop an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] for direct tech support should the need arise. Elecraft has the goal of never letting a builder fail to end up with a rig he/she is proud to own and operate. It's all about enjoying Ham radio, and if part of that enjoyment for you is building a nice rig, you can't do better than Elecraft. Ron AC7AC From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bryan. Mw0ctx Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:54 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Some Info Please Name is Bryan,I have Just joined the mailing list. Just wanted some info on the K1. Is this difficult to build. I am not an experience builder. But have built some kits in the past. NOT LIKE THIS ONE,What test gear do I need.Merry Christmas to all. Bryan MW0CTX. Bryan [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
Re: [Elecraft] Some Info Please
Bryan. Mw0ctx wrote: Name is Bryan,I have Just joined the mailing list. Just wanted some info on the K1. Is this difficult to build. I am not an experience builder. But have built some kits in the past. Hi Bryan, If you will go to google and type in the following Elecraft K1 build pictures (all on one line with no quotes) you will find a number of sites where folks built the K1 and took some pics as they went along. here were just a couple to get you started. http://www.oz9aec.net/index.php/k1 http://www.xcvr.com/k1/ Good luck I'm sure you will enjoy it. -- GB 73 KA5OAI Sam Morgan http://linuxbasics.org Linux, the lifetime learning experience. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] OT: 'tis the season
This found its way to my in box. Forward (or delete) as you feel is appropriate. de Doug KR2Q http://4k9w.oe4vie.com/4k9w_english.html ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] KDVR3 Installed and Running
The KDVR3 is working well in both receive audio recording and transmit voice recording. My first report on voice recording was that there was no difference between the recording and live audio. Be sure to cycle the K3 off after going to CONFIG: KDVR3 and switching it to NOR. Elecraft you have created more MOJO. Roy Morris W4WFB___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] RigBlaster Plug Play
Has anyone successfully hooked up a RigBlaster Plug Play to a K3 for MT63 and if so how? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] Earning Customer Loyalty
I had a two week old K-3 fail after I brought it to PEI for CQWW. The VFO B knob stopped working so I couldnt even change menu settings. I was able to use the radio in CQWW. I brought it home, got an RMA and sent it in to Gary. Within days he called me to tell me it wouldnt fail on the bench, but that he was going to change the VFO B encoder anyway. That is the kind of pro-active customer service that earns my customer loyalty. I know, Im preaching to the choir here. Still, it is nice to see a company, any company, doing it right with both product and service. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] K102 AUX I/O Module toroid question
On my K102 AUX I/O Module, I'm at the step that says: wind 12 turns of #26 red enamel wire (7, 18 cm) on the FT23-43 toroid core (L5) 1st question) is the 3/16 diameter dark gray ring really the toroid? I've always seen toroids with a color band on them, this one has none. also I was at about turn #6 when I skinned the wire while snugging it on the core so I will have to start again with another piece of wire, it seems I had only used about 2.5 inches of wire by turn 6's completion so again I'm now wondering if what I thought was the toroid, is not really the correct item no, I don't see any other round thingies in there, and yes I counted it as the toroid when I did the parts inventory. also any tips on how to not skin the wire while winding? I have wound many toroids b4, but they all had a glazed looking surface and didn't have the rather sharp edges that this core seems to have. it's way to small to try to sand the edges -- my first thought I'll stop babbling now and wait for ya'lls replies. -- GB 73 KA5OAI Sam Morgan http://linuxbasics.org Linux, the lifetime learning experience. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 and MixW PSK31
You Should give Glenn a call at US Interface, as he was the best MixW distributer around. He has helped me get my K3 set up with MixW and his interface as well as the RigExpert interface. Just go to his website and get his number. He is a great guy. Craig K6ML Gary Gregory-3 wrote: Thanks for the replies and settings etc. All to no avail sadly. The K3 will work on CW but stubbornly refuses to TX on DATA A either RTTY or PSK31. This was a factory built unit and if I was located near Aptos it would be on it's way back to be checked out fully, sadly I live a little ways beyond California. Oh well, who wants to play with a computer when you can find a human to converse with...so no more data stuff for me, life is way too short to waste time playing with 4 data programs that simply don't work with this particular K3. Regards, Gary I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-and-MixW-PSK31-tp1637540p1641358.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 and MixW PSK31
He also has a GREAT interface. I am using it now. Craig K6ML Gary Gregory-3 wrote: Thanks for the replies and settings etc. All to no avail sadly. The K3 will work on CW but stubbornly refuses to TX on DATA A either RTTY or PSK31. This was a factory built unit and if I was located near Aptos it would be on it's way back to be checked out fully, sadly I live a little ways beyond California. Oh well, who wants to play with a computer when you can find a human to converse with...so no more data stuff for me, life is way too short to waste time playing with 4 data programs that simply don't work with this particular K3. Regards, Gary I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-and-MixW-PSK31-tp1637540p1641366.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] K102 AUX I/O Module toroid question
The 23 in the core designation is the outside diameter, so yes, you have the correct core. The Ferrite cores have no color markings, they are a dull gray. It is the powdered iron cores that are marked with colors. As for tips on winding without scraping the wire enamel - *push* the wire through the core center instead of trying to pull it through. Yes, you will have to pull to snug up the last inch or so. In addition, to make a neat toroid winding, on each turn, form the wire around the *outside* of the core with a free finger or thumb before pulling it tight. The wire lengths given in the Elecraft manuals are usually generous, which assures adequate lead length no matter how sloppy the toroid winding may be. The ferrite cores sometimes have sharp corners. You can round off those corner edges carefully with a file or sandpaper if they are exceptionally sharp. 73, Don W3FPR Sam M wrote: On my K102 AUX I/O Module, I'm at the step that says: wind 12 turns of #26 red enamel wire (7, 18 cm) on the FT23-43 toroid core (L5) 1st question) is the 3/16 diameter dark gray ring really the toroid? I've always seen toroids with a color band on them, this one has none. also I was at about turn #6 when I skinned the wire while snugging it on the core so I will have to start again with another piece of wire, it seems I had only used about 2.5 inches of wire by turn 6's completion so again I'm now wondering if what I thought was the toroid, is not really the correct item no, I don't see any other round thingies in there, and yes I counted it as the toroid when I did the parts inventory. also any tips on how to not skin the wire while winding? I have wound many toroids b4, but they all had a glazed looking surface and didn't have the rather sharp edges that this core seems to have. it's way to small to try to sand the edges -- my first thought I'll stop babbling now and wait for ya'lls replies. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] K102 AUX I/O Module toroid question
Don, Just for info...could you use insulated 24g cross connect wire for this roid, thus making it easier to wind with no skinned spots on the insulation? - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Sam M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K102 AUX I/O Module toroid question The 23 in the core designation is the outside diameter, so yes, you have the correct core. The Ferrite cores have no color markings, they are a dull gray. It is the powdered iron cores that are marked with colors. As for tips on winding without scraping the wire enamel - *push* the wire through the core center instead of trying to pull it through. Yes, you will have to pull to snug up the last inch or so. In addition, to make a neat toroid winding, on each turn, form the wire around the *outside* of the core with a free finger or thumb before pulling it tight. The wire lengths given in the Elecraft manuals are usually generous, which assures adequate lead length no matter how sloppy the toroid winding may be. The ferrite cores sometimes have sharp corners. You can round off those corner edges carefully with a file or sandpaper if they are exceptionally sharp. 73, Don W3FPR Sam M wrote: On my K102 AUX I/O Module, I'm at the step that says: wind 12 turns of #26 red enamel wire (7, 18 cm) on the FT23-43 toroid core (L5) 1st question) is the 3/16 diameter dark gray ring really the toroid? I've always seen toroids with a color band on them, this one has none. also I was at about turn #6 when I skinned the wire while snugging it on the core so I will have to start again with another piece of wire, it seems I had only used about 2.5 inches of wire by turn 6's completion so again I'm now wondering if what I thought was the toroid, is not really the correct item no, I don't see any other round thingies in there, and yes I counted it as the toroid when I did the parts inventory. also any tips on how to not skin the wire while winding? I have wound many toroids b4, but they all had a glazed looking surface and didn't have the rather sharp edges that this core seems to have. it's way to small to try to sand the edges -- my first thought I'll stop babbling now and wait for ya'lls replies. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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: 2nd Rx on another band
I have a 2nd receiver on order, too. The -only- reason I've ordered it is to listen for 6M openings while working or listening to another band. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [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] K2 -- loss of output power control
Our K2 was working perfectly until I opened it up, tightened the power transistor mounting screws, realigned the receiver, and put it back together. Now power output no longer follows the power setting. When set to a power output less than 10W, I hear the bypass relay but I get the High Cur display (momentarily) and the display then shows a power output of 0.3W with an SWR of 3.0. Output power as measured with a W1 is 20W. If I advance the power control, as soon as I pass the 10W point the PA comes on and the power jumps to 150W output. Turning the power level control fully CCW (0.1W setting) produces 6W of output. Looking at pin 7 of U5 on the KPA100 I can see good analog voltage that varies with power. I can see the value of VFWD change when the range changes (SCALE changes) also. I can also see varying VFWD at pin 2 of U1 so this does not appear to be an analog problem. FWIW, voltages at pin 2 of U1 for various power outputs are: 6W -- 0.15V 20W -- 0.30V 150W -- 0.29V At pin 7 of U5 (U5b): 6W -- 0.15V 20W -- 0.30V 150W -- 0.77V On the t-r menu item I have 8r hold set. I do have output on VRFDET but the value only varies from about 0.3V-0.7V so that appears to be working also. I am planning to fly to Dominica on Friday and operate from there but I can't take the K2 unless I solve this problem. Suggestions? Brian Lloyd Granite Bay Montessori School 9330 Sierra College Bl brian AT gbmontessori DOT com Roseville, CA 95661 +1.916.367.2131 (voice)+1.791.912.8170 (fax) PGP key ID: 12095C52A32A1B6C PGP key fingerprint: 3B1D BA11 4913 3254 B6E0 CC09 1209 5C52 A32A 1B6C ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] fan speed
my fans make no noise at all. my question is: how do you change the fan speed? tnx 73 de todd WB2ZAB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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] fan speed
The fan speed changes automatically depending on the temperature of the PA transistors. You can manually turn the fans on at each of the 4 speeds (for testing the fans) in the CONFIG:KPA3 menu. Beyond that, I don't think you can change the speed. 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Dec 10, 2008, at 5:58 PM, Todd Ruby wrote: my fans make no noise at all. my question is: how do you change the fan speed? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 Monitor
It is my understanding that the monitor audio in the K3 was not so good early on but that this has been taken care of and has been OK for quite awhile. The past two days I have gotten extensive on the air checks on 10 meters in preparation for the 10M contest coming up this week end as the monitor does not sound right to me. It sounds like there is a echo. However I have run checks with locals at S-9+ and with stations 200 miles away at S-0 to S-7 with QSB and I am getting great audio reports. The real clincher is I listen on my other K3 with the attenuator on and RF gain backed off and it sounds good. Something does not seem correct with my monitor audio, ie it is not a true representation of what the transmitter sounds like. Does anyone have any ideas? Ed W0SD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 Monitor
Hi Ed My monitor had a similar effect on SSB when I first got my K3. It was more of a delay in the monitor rather than an echo. However various firmware updates appear to have eliminated the issue. I am running the next to the last beta firmware update. I wonder what version you are running ? 73 Barry VK2BJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 Monitor
Monitor does not sound good. It never has and it doesn´t now with the latest FW. The only way is to listen to yourself in another RX. / Jim SM2EKM --- Ed Gray W0SD wrote: It is my understanding that the monitor audio in the K3 was not so good early on but that this has been taken care of and has been OK for quite awhile. The past two days I have gotten extensive on the air checks on 10 meters in preparation for the 10M contest coming up this week end as the monitor does not sound right to me. It sounds like there is a echo. However I have run checks with locals at S-9+ and with stations 200 miles away at S-0 to S-7 with QSB and I am getting great audio reports. The real clincher is I listen on my other K3 with the attenuator on and RF gain backed off and it sounds good. Something does not seem correct with my monitor audio, ie it is not a true representation of what the transmitter sounds like. Does anyone have any ideas? Ed W0SD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, 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 Monitor
... Something does not seem correct with my monitor audio, ie it is not a true representation of what the transmitter sounds like. Does anyone have any ideas? With MON, you hear the slightly delayed audio from the monitor as well as your own voice. This may be perceived by some as a slight echo. The delay is due to how DSP works. Tx audio is processed by the DSP (leveled, filtered and equalized), converted to a nominal 15 kHz IF, clipped (if compression is on) and then sampled, downconverted to audio, filtered again, and passed to the speaker or headphones (or, now, LINE OUT :-) There is some delay associated with all of this processing. This is most likely what you are hearing as a slight echo effect. If you record MON and then play it back while you are not speaking, you'll hear no echo. If you have the KDVR3 installed, listen to a voice message. No echo. 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] KDVR3 delivery
Just received notification of KDVR3 shipping for K3 #900 ordered 26 Nov 2007. Pete Connors F5VNB/G4PLZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
