Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft 70cm transverter, K3 and repeater access tones?
This is not really a K3 issue, it is the same for all transverters. HF radios and transverters don't often cover the entire 70cms band almost never the entire 23cms band. 70cms in Europe covers 10MHz of bandwidth, from 430 to 440 MHz. In the USA I understand it is more. A 2 MHz band segment 432-434 MHz will give you the SSB and some of the FM section used in Europe, but it will not cover the satellite allocation or repeaters. The Microwave Modules range of transverters used to cover this with a dual LO allowing a 1.6MHz offset for our repeater shift. There may be some merit in using 50MHz for the IF, it should be fairly easy to redesign the XV432 for this by changing components. Perhaps one day Elecraft may offer this as an option - along with K3 colour co-ordination and complementary K3 embossed biscuits at Dayton. Mike wayne burdick wrote: > > James, > > The XV432 itself *does* cover the full 70-cm range. If you use it with > a rig that covers 28-32 MHz, you'll have this capability. But the K3 > only covers 28-30 MHz. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > >>> Thanks for the information. I didn't realize that the XV432 didn't >>> cover >>> the whole 70cm band. This is good to know, as I intended to use the >>> transverter to communicate with local 440 machines. I suppose it >>> would be >>> better for me then to go with the XV144, or just buy a 2m/440 base >>> instead. >>> >>> 73, >>> James KC2UEE > > > --- > > http://www.elecraft.com > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Re%3A-Elecraft-70cm-transverter%2C-K3-and-repeater-access--tones--tp2338664p2339544.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Crystal Filter Config using K3 Utility
Walter, I suspect you may have filter 5 "enabled" for one or more modes. If you don't have a filter in position 5, you shouldn't check any of the checkboxes in the column headed by Filter 5. I may have a bug, but that's what the error message is intended to convey. Dick, K6KR From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Walter V. Gilles Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 11:00 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3/100 Crystal Filter Config using K3 Utility Greetings, I do not have a roofing filter in slot #5, slots 1 through 4 are filled. I manually set up filters via the K3, leaving the BW on slot #5 as 0 (zero) and the K3 didn't balk. Later I downloaded the latest firmware w/o any problems (apparently), and while in the K3 Utility I attempted to reset the crystal filters. Leaving the slot #5 BW as zero, I get an error msg stating: "Empty filter slot 5 (zero bandwidth) filter cannot be enabled for any mode" when Accept/OK is selected. I have a 0.40 KHz in slot #4, so I just put that BW also in for slot #5 and it accepted the config. I don't find anything so far that indicates how to handle no filter in slot #5 while using the K3 Utility. Is it OK to lie to my K3? :-( Words of wisdom appreciated. Thanks. 73 Walter, N0DZJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3/100 Crystal Filter Config using K3 Utility
Greetings, I do not have a roofing filter in slot #5, slots 1 through 4 are filled. I manually set up filters via the K3, leaving the BW on slot #5 as 0 (zero) and the K3 didn't balk. Later I downloaded the latest firmware w/o any problems (apparently), and while in the K3 Utility I attempted to reset the crystal filters. Leaving the slot #5 BW as zero, I get an error msg stating: "Empty filter slot 5 (zero bandwidth) filter cannot be enabled for any mode" when Accept/OK is selected. I have a 0.40 KHz in slot #4, so I just put that BW also in for slot #5 and it accepted the config. I don't find anything so far that indicates how to handle no filter in slot #5 while using the K3 Utility. Is it OK to lie to my K3? :-( Words of wisdom appreciated. Thanks. 73 Walter, N0DZJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] full 70cm band coverage possibilities?
Changing the IF of the XV432 is not difficult from a design standpoint, but requires careful testing with test equipment not found in most hamshacks. A new crystal would be needed in the Local Oscillator and there may be possible changes in a couple of the LO filter components. Next the IF filter would need to be redesigned to cover 50 to 54 MHz and then, finally, the XV432 output spectrum would have to be looked at with a spectrum analyzer to assure that all spectral purity requirements been achieved. The K3 cannot cover the range from 30 to 32 MHz because of a bandstop filter that has been included to suppress 6 meter image responses. 73, Bob, N6CM On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 6:56 PM, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: > How difficult would it be to modify the XV432 to use a 6M IF? > > Or perhaps the K3 could use 28-32MHz when in transverter mode? > > 73, doug > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Qick Split"
LMAO. Maybe that is why the pileups never seemed to big to me. I was only listening where they were. Pretty funny to listen to people call endlessly 20 kc's up the band and the folks that don't have two vfo's trying to work spleeet. "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over." Ben Franklin -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 10:57 PM To: 'Tom, N5GE'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Qick Split" > Old Ham Geezers learn to do this after a few years of practice or > reading the Complete DX'r by W9KNI, but I hope the rest of you don't > use the procedure, so Ken and I can get 'em and scoot away quickly ;o) Shucks, boy ... now you done gone and gib away da secret . Thet be the diff'nce 'tween real DXers and da 'tenders who be callin' where da DX wuz 5 minutes ago 'cause someone posted his QRG on thet newfangled cluster box. > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom, N5GE > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 11:45 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Qick Split" > > > On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:49:10 -, you wrote: > > >Doesn't "Quick Split" assume the DX is -always- located a fixed > >number of kHz away from "his" TX'ing frequency? This is simply not > >the case, if this is what's is being lobbied for. > > > >If the DX is actually an exact "5 kHz" up, there will still be a need > >to change of one's TX frequency involved on almost every transmission > >... or should be ... if one is an astute DX'er. Do people actually > >simply go "up five" and blindly call? Really? > > > >K5D is an example ... they are spending hours listening DOWN. I've > >worked them this way on four bands so far. I did this when > operating > >from there ... and other DX locations ... BTW. > > > >My most-used control in working SPLIT is the A/B button. A > quick poke > >of A/B and a tune of the A VFO to put it on the "last > worked" station > >in the pileup and another poke of the A/B button to put the that > >frequency in the B VFO. How could this be simpler? > > > >I'm an old poop. Maybe I'm missing something > > > >73! Ken Kopp - K0PP > > elecraftcov...@rfwave.net > > The Kenwood TS-950 series rigs have this. When I first read the > manual it sounded great, but in use it was not very benificial, for > the very reason you described. > > Besides if you are an old poop like me and Ken who has learned to > determine the RX tuning routine of the DX station before you call, you > will be moving the Sub RX up and down continuously as you chase **HIS > RX FREQ** up and down in frequency. Old Ham Geezers learn to do this > after a few years of practice or reading the Complete DX'r by W9KNI, > but I hope the rest of you don't use the procedure, so Ken and I can > get 'em and scoot away quickly ;o) > > 73, > > Tom, N5GE > > http://www.n5ge.com > http://www.swotrc.net > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Qick Split"
> Old Ham Geezers learn to do this after a few > years of practice or reading the Complete DX'r by W9KNI, but > I hope the rest of you don't use the procedure, so Ken and I > can get 'em and scoot away quickly ;o) Shucks, boy ... now you done gone and gib away da secret . Thet be the diff'nce 'tween real DXers and da 'tenders who be callin' where da DX wuz 5 minutes ago 'cause someone posted his QRG on thet newfangled cluster box. > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom, N5GE > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 11:45 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Qick Split" > > > On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:49:10 -, you wrote: > > >Doesn't "Quick Split" assume the DX is -always- located a > >fixed number of kHz away from "his" TX'ing frequency? This > >is simply not the case, if this is what's is being lobbied for. > > > >If the DX is actually an exact "5 kHz" up, there will still be a > >need to change of one's TX frequency involved on almost every > >transmission ... or should be ... if one is an astute DX'er. Do > >people actually simply go "up five" and blindly call? Really? > > > >K5D is an example ... they are spending hours listening DOWN. I've > >worked them this way on four bands so far. I did this when > operating > >from there ... and other DX locations ... BTW. > > > >My most-used control in working SPLIT is the A/B button. A > quick poke > >of A/B and a tune of the A VFO to put it on the "last > worked" station > >in the pileup and another poke of the A/B button to put the that > >frequency in the B VFO. How could this be simpler? > > > >I'm an old poop. Maybe I'm missing something > > > >73! Ken Kopp - K0PP > > elecraftcov...@rfwave.net > > The Kenwood TS-950 series rigs have this. When I first read > the manual it sounded great, but in use it was not very > benificial, for the very reason you described. > > Besides if you are an old poop like me and Ken who has > learned to determine the RX tuning routine of the DX station > before you call, you will be moving the Sub RX up and down > continuously as you chase **HIS RX FREQ** up and down in > frequency. Old Ham Geezers learn to do this after a few > years of practice or reading the Complete DX'r by W9KNI, but > I hope the rest of you don't use the procedure, so Ken and I > can get 'em and scoot away quickly ;o) > > 73, > > Tom, N5GE > > http://www.n5ge.com > http://www.swotrc.net > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Qick Split"
Right on the mark Tom! 73, Tony W7GO Tom, N5GE wrote: > On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:49:10 -, you wrote: > > >> Doesn't "Quick Split" assume the DX is -always- located a >> fixed number of kHz away from "his" TX'ing frequency? This >> is simply not the case, if this is what's is being lobbied for. >> >> If the DX is actually an exact "5 kHz" up, there will still be a >> need to change of one's TX frequency involved on almost every >> transmission ... or should be ... if one is an astute DX'er. Do >> people actually simply go "up five" and blindly call? Really? >> >> K5D is an example ... they are spending hours listening DOWN. >> I've worked them this way on four bands so far. I did this when >> operating from there ... and other DX locations ... BTW. >> >> My most-used control in working SPLIT is the A/B button. A >> quick poke of A/B and a tune of the A VFO to put it on the "last >> worked" station in the pileup and another poke of the A/B button >> to put the that frequency in the B VFO. How could this be simpler? >> >> I'm an old poop. Maybe I'm missing something >> >> 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP >> elecraftcov...@rfwave.net >> > > The Kenwood TS-950 series rigs have this. When I first read the > manual it sounded great, but in use it was not very benificial, for > the very reason you described. > > Besides if you are an old poop like me and Ken who has learned to > determine the RX tuning routine of the DX station before you call, you > will be moving the Sub RX up and down continuously as you chase **HIS > RX FREQ** up and down in frequency. Old Ham Geezers learn to do this > after a few years of practice or reading the Complete DX'r by W9KNI, > but I hope the rest of you don't use the procedure, so Ken and I can > get 'em and scoot away quickly ;o) > > 73, > > Tom, N5GE > > http://www.n5ge.com > http://www.swotrc.net > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Sub Receiver jones...
On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:31:20 -0800, you wrote: Below... >Jim Miller wrote: >> Listening to K5D last night made it obvious to me (I'm slow...) the >> benefit of a sub-receiver. The exchanges that occur by the pursuers >> are impossible to find by switching back and forth between pursued and >> pursuer frequencies. I'm assuming that the pursued will take the next >> call somewhere near the last one, maybe a bad assumption. > >Some DX operators (the ones I like) go through a pileup in one direction, >moving up or >down a discrete amount each time. Then they either 'snap back' to the other >end of the >pileup, or tune back the way they came. This is the best case, because if you >are thinking >you can predict where to call accurately -- and only a small percentage of >callers are >thinking! > >Others hop around between two general areas. You can imagine them flipping >back and forth >each time. If you detect this, it can be helpful. > >Some operators pretty much listen in one spot, plus or minus a few hundred Hz. >for a long >time. Pretty soon everyone learns where this is! > >Sometimes a guy will just randomly pick someone to answer with no discernible >pattern. >This can be frustrating. > >You really do need two receivers to spot the pattern. It can be hard when the >DX is >working stations that you can't hear. > >I know that I have spent long periods in pileups without results until I get >the pattern. >Then -- blam, one shot. Exactly! 73, Tom, N5GE K3 806 XV144 XV432 http://www.n5ge.com http://www.swotrc.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Qick Split"
On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:49:10 -, you wrote: >Doesn't "Quick Split" assume the DX is -always- located a >fixed number of kHz away from "his" TX'ing frequency? This >is simply not the case, if this is what's is being lobbied for. > >If the DX is actually an exact "5 kHz" up, there will still be a >need to change of one's TX frequency involved on almost every >transmission ... or should be ... if one is an astute DX'er. Do >people actually simply go "up five" and blindly call? Really? > >K5D is an example ... they are spending hours listening DOWN. >I've worked them this way on four bands so far. I did this when >operating from there ... and other DX locations ... BTW. > >My most-used control in working SPLIT is the A/B button. A >quick poke of A/B and a tune of the A VFO to put it on the "last >worked" station in the pileup and another poke of the A/B button >to put the that frequency in the B VFO. How could this be simpler? > >I'm an old poop. Maybe I'm missing something > >73! Ken Kopp - K0PP > elecraftcov...@rfwave.net The Kenwood TS-950 series rigs have this. When I first read the manual it sounded great, but in use it was not very benificial, for the very reason you described. Besides if you are an old poop like me and Ken who has learned to determine the RX tuning routine of the DX station before you call, you will be moving the Sub RX up and down continuously as you chase **HIS RX FREQ** up and down in frequency. Old Ham Geezers learn to do this after a few years of practice or reading the Complete DX'r by W9KNI, but I hope the rest of you don't use the procedure, so Ken and I can get 'em and scoot away quickly ;o) 73, Tom, N5GE http://www.n5ge.com http://www.swotrc.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SPLIT
Colin, You might have VFO B in the wrong mode. Try doing A>B twice, then go into split. If this doesn't work, try loading the latest beta-test firmware (2.82). I'm sure we tested split on each release, but this rev might have a relevant improvement. 73, Wayne N6KR On Feb 14, 2009, at 12:30 AM, Colin Potter wrote: > Hi all, need help! > > Using ver 2.78 ser 2014. Find SPLIT is not working CW or SSB! Was > working previously with other versions. Powered up again and reloaded > firmware & DSP to no avail. --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] full 70cm band coverage possibilities?
How difficult would it be to modify the XV432 to use a 6M IF? Or perhaps the K3 could use 28-32MHz when in transverter mode? 73, doug __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Quick Split"
Agreed ... several previous rigs in this shack had "quick split" options and after playing with it for about one day, the option was routinely disabled. It was simply too easy to wipe out what I had set on the subreceiver/VFO B and I could get to the DX station faster manually. Now, if someone wanted to request that a "hold" of XIT would both turn on XIT and set it "up 1" on CW and "up 5" on SSB, that might be useful. If a "hold" of XIT while XIT was enabled would move the transmitting frequency and mode into VFO B (or A->B would put the TRANSMIT frequency into VFO B if XIT was enabled) that would also be worthwhile. 73, ... Joe, W4TV > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Gilbert > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 3:02 PM > To: elecraft > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Quick Split" > > > > No flame intended, but it certainly doesn't take "several" > keystrokes. > > As a test, I set my sub-receiver to 20m SSB and my main > receiver to 40m > CW (I'm beta testing the software for independent receive). > All it took > was to tap A -> B, hold the SAME BUTTON for split, and spin the VFO B > knob to be ready to go for a split transmission on 40m CW. > It took less > than two seconds for everything. It almost seems like some > forethought > by Elecraft went into the choice of buttons to use ;) > > I bet it would take at least two seconds to cycle through a > few stacked > fixed offsets (say 1/2/5 KHz) by holding the split button > multiple times. > > For myself, I simply don't consider it an enhancement to > clutter up the > menus with capabilities that have already been addressed, but > maybe I'm > just more of a knob twirler and less of a button pusher. To each his > own ... > > 73, > Dave AB7E > > > > Dave - N1LQ wrote: > >> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:28 PM > >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >> Subject: [Elecraft] K3: "Qiuck Split" > >> > >> It's an excellent feature that automates several > keystrokes and gets > >> you there or 'near there' in a real hurry. > >> > >> If you chase DX seriously have had it before you will > want it again. > >> If ICOM has done it for about 20 years why can't the K3? > >> > >> For the life of me I cannot fathom how some of you guys obsess > >> endlessly about enhancements for obscure operating modes > but get so > >> defensive over one that is lacking and really needed for > serious SSB > >> or CW DX work. > >> > >> Flame on at my expense. > >> > >> 73 de N1LQ-Dave > >> __ > >> > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 - Another feature request
OK, since everyone is voicing their desires for K3 features, here are mine. Let me start off that when not working HF, the K3 sits on my 6 meter repeater frequency, and gets a lot of use there. I have discussed with Wayne in the past about CTCSS decode and reverse phase burst on CTCSS. I was thinking with that nice keypad doing nothing on TX that when in FM mode, it could send DTMF tones. I would like it, but who else might, I don't know. Maybe something for the way back burner. The K3 appeals to a wide range of users for various reasons. The 6 and 10 meter FM is what sold me on the K3. Some of us like FM DX and working distant repeaters when the band is open. I know I like hearing distant voices come in on my machine. 73 de Josh K6ZRX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 pet feature requests
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[Elecraft] Not so "Quick Split" please
Well I'm guess I now qualify as an old timer with an analog mind that works well unless there's too many tap dances during the feeding frenzy of a DX pile up. Split operation when searching to spot the QSO with the DX station can give me a red face after I call on the DX's frequency. Not so cool! As a new K3 user I find there are two paths to follow when in this mode of operation. Split with RIT/XIT on VFO A This approach makes it easy with only VFO A set on the DX station and spotting by tapping RIT, finding the station working the DX, down or up, when found then a tap on XIT button followed by an RIT button tap gets me back to the DX station with TX split on the last QSO and ready to roll. Sounds simple and quick? Not so safe! Sometimes I find myself transmitting on the DX frequency in the frenzy. There are too many taps in this dance step for me and it brings on the over zealous self appointed police with all their powers to send .._ / ._ _. and/or ._.. / .. / _.. Oh my! sorry. The RIT/XIT combo dance is too complicated. I'm going to go sit down. Split RX on VFO A, TX on VFO B Alternative I've decided this alternative is safer and reduces the posibility of sending cw on the DX frequency. Spoting the QSO before sending requires two taps on the A/B button. But quick taps in the Split mode may also result in sending on the WRONG VFO or on the DX operation frequency. Thus my first suggestion after two months with my sweet K3. May I suggest to the Elecraft staff that a Human engineering change be offered for the >60 yo as a reward for being licensed over half a century. This special feature requires a K3 with a frequency TX inhibit feature that can be set for the DX operation frequency before the tap dance begins. Or should it be called "Safe Split" rather than "Quick Split"?Get it? Don't get me wrong I love the radio but I have too many quick controls <:-( 73, John, W1QS, ex N6JL (76-08), K1KTH (59-76) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 pet feature requests
It gives us an excuse to meet for lunch once a week :) 73, Wayne N6KR Ken Kopp wrote: > I certainly don't envy Wayne and Eric as they evaluate > the relative validity of each of our many and varied ideas. > > 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Correction to MDS figures in March QST article comparing various rigs
Gene (W3ZZ), the author of "Comparing VHF + IF Strips" in the March 2009 QST, just got back to me with a correction to his article. On page 90, table 2 should show -138 dBm for the K3, and -132 dBm for the SDR-5000 (the two figures were transposed). A correction will also appear in QST. Thanks, Gene, for catching this. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft 70cm transverter, K3 and repeater access tones?
James, The XV432 itself *does* cover the full 70-cm range. If you use it with a rig that covers 28-32 MHz, you'll have this capability. But the K3 only covers 28-30 MHz. 73, Wayne N6KR >> Thanks for the information. I didn't realize that the XV432 didn't >> cover >> the whole 70cm band. This is good to know, as I intended to use the >> transverter to communicate with local 440 machines. I suppose it >> would be >> better for me then to go with the XV144, or just buy a 2m/440 base >> instead. >> >> 73, >> James KC2UEE --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 pet feature requests
I certainly don't envy Wayne and Eric as they evaluate the relative validity of each of our many and varied ideas. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Feature request
Options yes, absolutely. I have no desire to force my operating style on anyone and don't want anyone else's style forced on me. "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over." Ben Franklin -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ian White GM3SEK Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 3:34 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Feature request Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > >I have to disagree ... quick split would cause too may other problems >like losing the frequency if one has already set VFO B (subreciever) to >the desired place. > >Except for actions explicitly designed to change frequency (tune the >VFO, change band, recall a memory, etc.), the user interface should >never change the frequency and it should never change the frequency of >the "other" VFO. > This shows why everything needs to be an OPTION - there are so many different operating styles. The industry-standard "quick split" function is designed for people whose operating style is to tune the DX station on VFO A, and then want a quick way to set the up the rig to call on a split frequency using VFO B (and the sub-rx if available). Quick split has become an industry standard because significant numbers of users do find it valuable, for two major reasons: 1. Speed 2. Reducing the risk of errors - above all, avoiding the cardinal sin of transmitting on the DX frequency. Users of quick split know all about its disadvantages too. Obviously, quick split will not be suitable for all circumstances (it would be great to have the option to make it a PF toggle). Obviously, any existing VFO B frequency will be lost. Also any pre-configured split can only be an individual operator's best guess, so it needs to be configurable; but *any* offset is better than zero - see point 2 above. Even people who value quick split will only use it when the advantages override those disadvantages. They are also aware of others who would not like this function, wouldn't need it, or simply can't see how any sane person could ask for such a thing. That's fine, because it is being requested as an *option*. If Elecraft does decide to introduce it, there would be no adverse impact on anyone who doesn't wish to enable it. It may also be well to remember that the *only* purpose of discussion about feature requests is to set out the issues for Elecraft to consider. The rest is up to Elecraft. -- 73 from Ian GM3SEK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mods -- Important clarification
I wrote: > We'll be happy to swap any module that you don't want to modify > yourself. You can email k3supp...@elecraft.com) and make any necessary > arrangements. However, I think you'll find that all of the mods are > simple and easy to make, if you'd like to make any of them yourself. I need to clarify this. First, there is a charge if we make a modification for you, or send you a replacement module. Second, in most cases you can make the needed arrangements by contacting sales. Our K3 mods page has the information you need to determine whether a mod is necessary, so you usually won't need to contact k3support. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter
APP housings come in four physical sizes with current ratings up to 180A. The next size up from our familiar 15-45A housings is the PP75. It is good for 6-16 AWG wires. There are adapters (multi-connector blocks) that include both these larger connectors and the smaller ones. HRO carries this stuff here in the Bay Area. /Rick N6XI On 2/16/09, Julius Fazekas wrote: > > I have some really nice 8AWG cable for my power line. Connecting to the PS > is not a problem, but haven't figured out an "elegant" means to drop it down > to use with 30A PP connectors. Any ideas? > > Thanks, > > Julius Fazekas > N2WN > > Tennessee Contest Group > TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ > > Elecraft K2/100 #4455 > Elecraft K3/100 #366 > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mods
rfenab...@gmail.com wrote: > I really don't want to delve into my K3 with a slodering iron and a > baggie full of bits and pieces. > So how about Elecraft offering a board swap for those of us who do not > wish to do the mods themselves. Hi Gary, We'll be happy to swap any module that you don't want to modify yourself. You can email k3supp...@elecraft.com) and make any necessary arrangements. However, I think you'll find that all of the mods are simple and easy to make, if you'd like to make any of them yourself. The RF board is a special case. Swapping it out would be a factor of 10 more difficult than any of the minor mods you might need to do. Fortunately (taking into considering that the K3 has been shipping for barely a year and a half), there have been very few mods. Whether any mods are required at all depends on your needs and the rig's time of manufacture. Again, K3 support can help you determine what is applicable, or give you further assistance on any mod. If any of the documentation is lacking, or you have trouble getting any of the parts in a timely fashion, please e-mail me directly and I'll expedite whatever action is necessary. 73, Wayne --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Quick Split"
Great tip Val, and one I will try! Of course that only works if the station is "up 1". Other splits aren't covered. That's where a the "quick split" feature really comes in handy. Hold the split button, and VFO B synchs with the VFO A frequency; enter the split by hitting the proper number on the keppad, and VFO B is there. Yes, rotating the knob works, but when you're tired and trying to calculate "up X", it just takes longer to get there. "The early bird gets the DX," and "quick split" really helps. Lou, W0FK Val-12 wrote: > > > > Amen John. You are right, 90% of CW splits are up 1. That's why, while > waiting for real "quick split", I am using sort of it. My VFO B is always > linked to VFO A plus 1 kHz. Only one press SPLIT when hear "UP" and my > TX > frq is up 1. > > 73 Val, LZ1VB > > > > - St. Louis, MO K3 #2513 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-%22Qiuck-Split%22-tp2336413p2338050.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Mods
I really don't want to delve into my K3 with a slodering iron and a baggie full of bits and pieces. So how about Elecraft offering a board swap for those of us who do not wish to do the mods themselves. Interestingly enough I sent this request direct to Elecraft and as yet I have had no reply. Australia is quite a long drive from Aptos and the cost of posting the whole radio back to the US is a costly option. I for one would simply sell the radio instead and think about a repalcemnet rig later if the hardware revisions were needed to the point where the radio was unable to do the job it was purchased for. This is not the case of course as the K3 has performed flawlessly to date and has exceeded my humble expectations, bit having said that, I would like to bring it up to the latest specs with the mods that are now included with the current shipments. Gary K3 S/N 679.MCU V2.82 (Deeply burrowed inside my bunker now) Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 stacked over KAT100
John: Elecraft offers (probably for a price) two (2) little devices which screw to the top back edge of the bottom case and into which the feet of the upper device fit. Works great. Unfortunately, I don't recall what the heck they're called, but I'll bet Lisa or someone else around there will know. 73, Tom N0SS At 15:42 02/16/2009, you wrote: >Hi > >I don't recall where I saw this but I think someone posted a smart >way to keep the K2 from slipping slowly off the back ot the KAT100 >while hitting the buttons. > >Can someone direct me to it? > >Thanks! > >John >AB8O >__ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Feature request
Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > >I have to disagree ... quick split would cause too may >other problems like losing the frequency if one has >already set VFO B (subreciever) to the desired place. > >Except for actions explicitly designed to change frequency >(tune the VFO, change band, recall a memory, etc.), the user >interface should never change the frequency and it should >never change the frequency of the "other" VFO. > This shows why everything needs to be an OPTION - there are so many different operating styles. The industry-standard "quick split" function is designed for people whose operating style is to tune the DX station on VFO A, and then want a quick way to set the up the rig to call on a split frequency using VFO B (and the sub-rx if available). Quick split has become an industry standard because significant numbers of users do find it valuable, for two major reasons: 1. Speed 2. Reducing the risk of errors - above all, avoiding the cardinal sin of transmitting on the DX frequency. Users of quick split know all about its disadvantages too. Obviously, quick split will not be suitable for all circumstances (it would be great to have the option to make it a PF toggle). Obviously, any existing VFO B frequency will be lost. Also any pre-configured split can only be an individual operator's best guess, so it needs to be configurable; but *any* offset is better than zero - see point 2 above. Even people who value quick split will only use it when the advantages override those disadvantages. They are also aware of others who would not like this function, wouldn't need it, or simply can't see how any sane person could ask for such a thing. That's fine, because it is being requested as an *option*. If Elecraft does decide to introduce it, there would be no adverse impact on anyone who doesn't wish to enable it. It may also be well to remember that the *only* purpose of discussion about feature requests is to set out the issues for Elecraft to consider. The rest is up to Elecraft. -- 73 from Ian GM3SEK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 stacked over KAT100
John, In the KAT100 kit, there are 2 anti-slide brackets PN E100150 that mount on the top rear of the KAT100 enclosure. The projections on these brackets fit into the recessed holes in the rear feet of your K2. Page 30 of the KAT100 manual shows how they are mounted. If you ordered the KAT100-2 (the one that mounts in the EC-2 enclosure), those brackets are not included. Normally the KPA100 is mounted in the EC-2 with the KAT100, and the K2 should not be stacked on top of that assembly because it restricts the air flow. 73, Don W3FPR John Wiener wrote: > Hi > > I don't recall where I saw this but I think someone posted a smart > way to keep the K2 from slipping slowly off the back ot the KAT100 > while hitting the buttons. > > Can someone direct me to it? > > Thanks! > > John > AB8O > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.25/1955 - Release Date: 02/16/09 > 06:55:00 > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] k3 6m birdy?
I have a birdy on 6m. The KRX3 is installed. When in SSB with 2.7 hz filter, the birdy goes from 50116 to 50119. However, if I put 50.118 in sub rcvr and listen on VFO A on 50.115 and hit "SUB", there is no birdy on VFO B. I am using a pair of stereo speakers/or stereo headset while doing this. When I change B to A via A/B, then birdy appears...any idea what's happening? TI5KD was spotted on 50.118 and that's how I found the birdyI sent a packet spot to TI5KD asking Keko to beam CX and listen on .115; that's how I discovered the above. Transmitting on 115 and monitoring both 115 and 118. 73 Tom CX7TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Help with KRX3 Installation PL2 Error?
I've seen PLL errors when there is an SMD resistor near the pem nut that has been crushed by improper tightening, or lack of lock washer placed behind the board. Look at your PCB, and see if you can find any cracked parts going up to the TMP connetor output leading to the Sub rec. Synth board. Also, try swaping the TMP cables between Synth board #1 and Syth board #2 to help confirm where the problem is. Hope this gets you started in the right direction Micahel N6MQL _ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mods - Unauthorized Shortcuts
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > > Bill Wrote: > > 6. The 12V Sense mod can be done by removing the 4 screws holding the fan > assembly and letting it drop enough to give you access to install the > diode > on the KPA3. > > The procedure above is NOT AUTHORIZED by Elecraft and you > shouldn't > attempt it unless you have the proper equipment (a thin ESD-safe soldering > iron like the CSI/Hakko 936, good lighting, magnifying visor, ESD work > surface, etc) and soldering experience. But it worked for me and might be > of some help to others. Proceed at your own risk! > > --- > > Surely Bill was referring one of the other procedures he noted. > > The 12V Sense mod *recommends* only removing the fan panel assembly. No > further disassembly is needed. > Yes my caveat was for "all of the above". :-) 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Mods---Unauthorized-Shortcuts-tp2337168p2337487.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 stacked over KAT100
Hi I don't recall where I saw this but I think someone posted a smart way to keep the K2 from slipping slowly off the back ot the KAT100 while hitting the buttons. Can someone direct me to it? Thanks! John AB8O __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Quick Split"
val - Great idea! I'll try that for a while. It would seem to give me the function I'm looking for in a Quick Split. 73 de K1ESE John Val wrote: > >> Quick Split has gotten me DX contacts while the competition is messing >> with knobs. If you are a CW op, 90% of splits are up 1khz. I suppose >> 90% of SSB splits are up 5khz. >> >> It's a great thing to be able to automate that task. After all, this is >> a radio that can send RTTY with the paddles. One more bell or whistle >> won't change the character of the radio. >> >> 73 de K1ESE >> John >> > > Amen John. You are right, 90% of CW splits are up 1. That's why, while > waiting for real "quick split", I am using sort of it. My VFO B is always > linked to VFO A plus 1 kHz. Only one press SPLIT when hear "UP" and my TX > frq is up 1. > > 73 Val, LZ1VB > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 45A APP Crimper
Mike W0MU wrote: I don't think we are subjected to the same issues as a Nuclear plant. I have had numerous crimped purchased cables fail because of a lousy crimp job covered up by heat shrink. - That's why I'm a strong believer in "strain relief", especially wherever a cable flexes a lot or vibrates. No matter how the joint is made, if a wire is allowed to move at the transition from flexible wire to rigid contact, the metal will crystallize (fatigue) and break at that point. I've always found that using proper strain relief and support for the wires which assures that movement - including vibration - is spread over a length of the wire and so no at one spot prevents breaking - at least in this millennium. In work on aircraft and military vehicles we always ensured the wire could not move where it connected to the pin, no matter how that connection was made: screw, crimp, solder, etc. People familiar with power systems have told me that the reason soldering is not used (and illegal in many situations) is that wiring can get hot enough under extreme conditions to actually melt solder. If that happened, the resultant poor connection left once the solder is gone could heat enough to start a fire or melt the wires, all without drawing enough current to open the protective breakers. That can be catastrophic in many environments, not the least of which is inside the wall of a home. Ron AC7AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Using USB mode for PSK31 rather than DATA A
Steve, With my K3 , i use USB for PSK31 and i've set the button "PWR" to 100W, the "LINE" (rear line input) to 50 and i adjust the output level of my sound card with "Tune" mode of Digipan (a ~ single tone) to get ~ 50W average output; during PSK31 transmission, i've an average output power between 15 and 25 W depending upon transmitted text. Sometimes, i do a little adjustment by lowering the audio drive to NEVER get an average output power over 25W (measured with LP-100A with a SWR <= 1.4:1 and 1.1:1 on the K3 (ATU ON) ) I do test with a 2nd instance of Digipan running with a 2nd TX/RX (FT857) and a 2nd sound card; i get an IMD between -24 and -28dB; it should be a little better "ON AIR", because i've a little "proximity" effect with my "Winter" antenna at only 3 meters from my FT857at the balcony. Anyway, these values are not too bad and are a little bit better than the average of received stations (between -16 and -24dB). 73 QRO de Rudolf, HB9ARI PS May be it's not the best setup, but it work for me and i announce a 25W to my correspondents. steven.zabarn...@notes.udayton.edu wrote: > No I did not turn off compression. I will give this a try. Has anyone else > tried using PSK31 with USB mode? > > >> Did you turn compression off? >> >> Bob NW8L >> > > On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 12:12 PM, > wrote: > >> After all this discussion of power control in DATA A mode vs SSB, I >> > decided > >> to try using PSK31 with USB mode, rather than DATA A. I changed the MIC >> > SEL > >> menu item to Line IN and adjusted the ALC meter to 4-5 bars using the MIC >> GAIN control. The PSK31 power output appeared to closely match the K3 >> > power > >> setting. Unfortunately, I received horrendous feedback about the widthand >> IMD of my signal -- when I returned to DATA A mode, my signal width and >> > IMD > >> returned back to acceptable values. >> >> Steve N9SZ >> > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mods - Unauthorized Shortcuts
Bill Wrote: 6. The 12V Sense mod can be done by removing the 4 screws holding the fan assembly and letting it drop enough to give you access to install the diode on the KPA3. The procedure above is NOT AUTHORIZED by Elecraft and you shouldn't attempt it unless you have the proper equipment (a thin ESD-safe soldering iron like the CSI/Hakko 936, good lighting, magnifying visor, ESD work surface, etc) and soldering experience. But it worked for me and might be of some help to others. Proceed at your own risk! --- Surely Bill was referring one of the other procedures he noted. The 12V Sense mod *recommends* only removing the fan panel assembly. No further disassembly is needed. All of the procedures are written with one key point in mind: showing how the job can be done with common tools in the safest possible manner. The goal is to avoid someone smoking a part, causing damage to a board or creating hidden damage that requires troubleshooting and additional repairs, all in the interest of trying to save a few minutes in the first place. The procedures in the assembly manuals and modification documents are tested on actual equipment with that goal in mind. Certainly, there are many ways to do most things, based on an individual's experience, tools and preferences. Sometimes that's covered in the document, such as when we show making a circuit change using either SMDs or leaded parts. But, of course, those are only a few of the many variations one might employ when deciding how to do a mod. 73, Ron AC7AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Using USB mode for PSK31 rather than DATA A
Bob Cunnings wrote: > > That's it - you must turn compression off, one of the virtues of DATA > A is that it does this for you automatically. With compression off it > should work fine. > Yes, you must turn it off. I forget every time I try this, which is one of the reasons it's not a good workaround as far as I am concerned. Also, you don't need 4 or 5 bars of ALC to keep the output flat across the passband. Unfortunately the K3 ALC is not very progressive - on mine it's one increment of the input to go from no bars to a flashing 3 bars. If you set the level until ALC starts to appear, that will probably be all you need. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.g4ilo.com/blog.html G4ILO's Bloghttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Using-USB-mode-for-PSK31-rather-than-DATA-A-tp2336658p2337180.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] To Crimp or Not to Crimp...
Every time a discussion of crimpers comes up, someone wonders if crimping is 'better' and whether they should buy a crimping tool. Here's the scoop: 1) Crimping does not make a better connection than soldering. A properly crimped connection is just as good as properly soldered connection. 2) Proper crimping requires a quality crimper and knowledge about how to use it correctly. Poorly crimped connections will force the current through a relatively small, higher-resistance part of the wire, producing heat and serious voltage drops. So why would anyone use a crimper? 1) In a production manufacturing environment where many connections must be made quickly, day in and day out, crimping is much, much faster than soldering. The time savings quickly justifies the cost of the relatively expensive crimping tools. 2) Crimping does not require the assembler know how to solder, a significant savings to many manufacturers in labor and training costs. 3) In some situations (but not ones in which Elecraft rigs are normally used) soldered power connections are not allowed. These are generally situations where extreme short circuits could produce enough heat to melt the solder in an environment where the molten solder could do serious damage. 4) A crimper is faster and easier when working away from the bench, especially when portable soldering equipment isn't handy or one is working in tight quarters inside a vehicle or equipment (under the instrument board of an automobile, for example). This seems to be the main justification for buying crimpers I've heard from Hams. The Bottom Line: Elecraft emphasizes soldering APP connectors in their documents because: 1) Most Hams are experienced and equipped to solder, but lack the experience and tools for making good crimped connections. 2) The time saved by crimping becomes meaningless when making a small number of connections, especially in a workshop environment. 3) A good crimping tool is a significant expense. Ron AC7AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Mods - Unauthorized Shortcuts
I finally got around to installing mods in units #1361 and #2183. The latter only needed a few mods but #1361 (including KRX3) needed the following: K3 AF Mod (K3AFMDKT) K3 Synthesizer ALC K3 AF Output KPA3 12V Sense Front Panel Mike Circuit Rear Panel RS-232/Audio RFI Immunity These shortcuts (not authorized by Elecraft) worked for me in the following order: 1. I did the RFC47 part of K3 AF Mod (K3AFMDKT) first by removing the top and bottom front covers. As others have previously noted, it's possible to remove RFC47 from the bottom without removing the KRX3 to gain access to the top side of the board. I used a Radio Shack solder sucker to remove solder from the bottom holes but my existing RFC47 did not drop out the other side as some have reported. I used a fine point to push the leads down and then grabbed the RFC with needlenose pliers from the top side. Once RFC47 is removed, it's a simple job to install the new one in the existing holes on the bottom side. Later you'll install the resistors that go on KIO3 when you get to step 5 below. 2. While you have the bottom front cover off, you can install N8LP's R8/R9 mod to improve IF out sensitivity (see the LP-PAN Yahoo group files for more info) and also, if you have an older unit, the Hardware AGC and CW Keying Rise Time mods since they are in the same area of the RF Board exposed by removing the bottom front cover. When you finish, reinstall the bottom front cover. 3. To do the Synthesizer ALC mod, you add a 180k leaded resistor to the synthesizer board(s) mounted on the front panel. By carefully cutting and forming the resistor leads, it's possible to insert them into existing holes on the synthesizer board(s) and then carefully solder each end, making sure that the leads extending through the boards are not long enough to short to the front shield. In my case I also removed the top TMP cable from the left (KRX3) board to avoid the possibility of nicking it with my soldering iron. I felt this was much easier than removing the KRX3 and synthesizer board(s) per the instructions. CAUTION: If you're not sure this mod has been done, you'll need to remove the synthesizer board(s) to confirm that R10 on the board has not already been changed to 56k. With the boards in place, you cannot confirm this by measurements alone. I was sure my synthesizer boards had not been modified because of the age of my units. 4. Next I removed the left side cover (with the handle) to expose the back side of the front panel MIC connector. To install the Front Panel MIC modification, you need to ground Pin 7 by running an insulated wire from it to a nearby ground as shown in the mod instructions (right side of Fig 11). If you have a thin soldering iron, it's possible to do this without disassembling the front panel (which is a pain to reassemble). Confirm that you have not shorted any adjacent pins and also check the the center pin of the MIC connector shows a short to the outer shell. Leave the top and side covers off. 5. Now remove the KIO3 and install all the components as instructed in the K3AFMDKT, Rear Panel RFI Immunity and AF Amplifier Output mods. I found it easier to remove KIO3 with the side cover off after step 4 to avoid interference with a TMP cable going to the KXV3's IF OUT. After you finish the side and top covers can be reinstalled. 6. The 12V Sense mod can be done by removing the 4 screws holding the fan assembly and letting it drop enough to give you access to install the diode on the KPA3. The procedure above is NOT AUTHORIZED by Elecraft and you shouldn't attempt it unless you have the proper equipment (a thin ESD-safe soldering iron like the CSI/Hakko 936, good lighting, magnifying visor, ESD work surface, etc) and soldering experience. But it worked for me and might be of some help to others. Proceed at your own risk! 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Mods---Unauthorized-Shortcuts-tp2337168p2337168.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Quick Split"
> Quick Split has gotten me DX contacts while the competition is messing > with knobs. If you are a CW op, 90% of splits are up 1khz. I suppose > 90% of SSB splits are up 5khz. > > It's a great thing to be able to automate that task. After all, this is > a radio that can send RTTY with the paddles. One more bell or whistle > won't change the character of the radio. > > 73 de K1ESE > John Amen John. You are right, 90% of CW splits are up 1. That's why, while waiting for real "quick split", I am using sort of it. My VFO B is always linked to VFO A plus 1 kHz. Only one press SPLIT when hear "UP" and my TX frq is up 1. 73 Val, LZ1VB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3, RF gain acts funny
My gain did not work at all and the S-Meter never adjusted lower than S9 ... so your problem may be different. Still it may be worth a look, if no one has a better suggestion. 73, Julius n2wn :music: Dave Anderson, K4SV wrote: > > Hi All, > > I have joined the ranks of K3 owners and bought a kit which arrived late > last week. Got it assembled and working late last night. > > My K3 is equipped as follows > 100w > Second receiver > ATU > RX antenna/Xverter ports > > Filter > 2.7 SSB (stock) > 400hz 8 pole > > Appears to work OK but when I reduce the RF gain normally the S meter will > increase as I turn down the gain. On my main receiver this does not work > correctly. As I turn down the RF gain, CCW, the S meter increases until > it reaches S4 and stops increasing. By ear the RF gain continues to be > reduced but it acts funny. > > My second receiver works as you would expect it should where the S meter > increases until it reaches 60 over 9. > > Has any one seen this before? Corrective action? > > Cute little radio so far. > > Thanks in advance, > > Dave Anderson, K4SV > Tryon, NC > 828 777-5088 > > www.K4SV.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%2C-RF-gain-acts-funny-tp2336760p2337131.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3, RF gain acts funny
Dave, I had a similar problem. I hate to suggest this out of turn, because it involves pulling the front panel, but if you're game... Remove the front panel so you can see the three solder terminals of the RF gain pot. Look at them closely and confirm the solder connection is good on all three. If the connection looks bad, re solder it. On my K3 I noticed that the center pin did not look like the solder took to the wire. This may or may not have caused my problem, but it is worth a looksee, and may fix your problem. I'd be curious to know what you find. 73, Julius n2wn Dave Anderson, K4SV wrote: > > Hi All, > > I have joined the ranks of K3 owners and bought a kit which arrived late > last week. Got it assembled and working late last night. > > My K3 is equipped as follows > 100w > Second receiver > ATU > RX antenna/Xverter ports > > Filter > 2.7 SSB (stock) > 400hz 8 pole > > Appears to work OK but when I reduce the RF gain normally the S meter will > increase as I turn down the gain. On my main receiver this does not work > correctly. As I turn down the RF gain, CCW, the S meter increases until > it reaches S4 and stops increasing. By ear the RF gain continues to be > reduced but it acts funny. > > My second receiver works as you would expect it should where the S meter > increases until it reaches 60 over 9. > > Has any one seen this before? Corrective action? > > Cute little radio so far. > > Thanks in advance, > > Dave Anderson, K4SV > Tryon, NC > 828 777-5088 > > www.K4SV.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%2C-RF-gain-acts-funny-tp2336760p2337103.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Using USB mode for PSK31 rather than DATA A
If you used the equalizer you will also need to flatten the response as well. I have not used it in SSB mode. I prefer using narrower filter. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of steven.zabarn...@notes.udayton.edu No I did not turn off compression. I will give this a try. Has anyone else tried using PSK31 with USB mode? >Did you turn compression off? > >Bob NW8L On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 12:12 PM, wrote: > After all this discussion of power control in DATA A mode vs SSB, I decided > to try using PSK31 with USB mode, rather than DATA A. I changed the MIC SEL > menu item to Line IN and adjusted the ALC meter to 4-5 bars using the MIC > GAIN control. The PSK31 power output appeared to closely match the K3 power > setting. Unfortunately, I received horrendous feedback about the widthand > IMD of my signal -- when I returned to DATA A mode, my signal width and IMD > returned back to acceptable values. > > Steve N9SZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Deaf K3 after HI RFI
Hi I lost my RX this weekend in a contest I got several HI RFI warnings and its ends with a low RX. Do do hear strong station with low signals. There is no difference in strength if I use ant1 or ant 2. The main RX or the sub rx. So I guess there is an short or an interrupt in the RX circuit. The power output is OK on all bands, If I'm correct this means that the problems is before the bandpass filters since the power get true them. Any clue where to start looking at? Peter PC2A __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Quick Split"
Amen! > > No flame intended, but it certainly doesn't take "several" keystrokes. > > As a test, I set my sub-receiver to 20m SSB and my main receiver to 40m > CW (I'm beta testing the software for independent receive). All it took > was to tap A -> B, hold the SAME BUTTON for split, and spin the VFO B > knob to be ready to go for a split transmission on 40m CW. It took less > than two seconds for everything. It almost seems like some forethought > by Elecraft went into the choice of buttons to use ;) > > I bet it would take at least two seconds to cycle through a few stacked > fixed offsets (say 1/2/5 KHz) by holding the split button multiple times. > > For myself, I simply don't consider it an enhancement to clutter up the > menus with capabilities that have already been addressed, but maybe I'm > just more of a knob twirler and less of a button pusher. To each his > own ... > > 73, > Dave AB7E > > > > Dave - N1LQ wrote: >>> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:28 PM >>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> Subject: [Elecraft] K3: "Qiuck Split" >>> >>> It's an excellent feature that automates several keystrokes and gets >>> you >>> there or 'near there' in a real hurry. >>> >>> If you chase DX seriously have had it before you will want it again. >>> If >>> ICOM has done it for about 20 years why can't the K3? >>> >>> For the life of me I cannot fathom how some of you guys obsess >>> endlessly >>> about enhancements for obscure operating modes but get so defensive >>> over one >>> that is lacking and really needed for serious SSB or CW DX work. >>> >>> Flame on at my expense. >>> >>> 73 de N1LQ-Dave >>> __ >>> >> >> > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K5D
K3 at 10 watts and G5RV got them on 30 Meters last night. I hope for at least 5 bands if possible. 73,72 Mike, W9QS EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF K3, K2, OHR500, Norcal 20, SP1 Fists #12327, FP #268, OOTC #4423, QRPARCI #9521 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Using USB mode for PSK31 rather than DATA A
That's it - you must turn compression off, one of the virtues of DATA A is that it does this for you automatically. With compression off it should work fine. See pg. 31 of the K3 Owner's Manual where it says: "Soundcard-based data communications can be done using LSB or USB mode. However, DATA modes offer several benefits not available in SSB modes. If you prefer to use LSB or USB, you'll need to manually set CMP to 0 to prevent data signal distortion..." Bob NW8L On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 12:47 PM, wrote: > No I did not turn off compression. I will give this a try. Has anyone else > tried using PSK31 with USB mode? > >>Did you turn compression off? >> >>Bob NW8L > > On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 12:12 PM, > wrote: >> After all this discussion of power control in DATA A mode vs SSB, I > decided >> to try using PSK31 with USB mode, rather than DATA A. I changed the MIC > SEL >> menu item to Line IN and adjusted the ALC meter to 4-5 bars using the MIC >> GAIN control. The PSK31 power output appeared to closely match the K3 > power >> setting. Unfortunately, I received horrendous feedback about the widthand >> IMD of my signal -- when I returned to DATA A mode, my signal width and > IMD >> returned back to acceptable values. >> >> Steve N9SZ > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Quick Split"
No flame intended, but it certainly doesn't take "several" keystrokes. As a test, I set my sub-receiver to 20m SSB and my main receiver to 40m CW (I'm beta testing the software for independent receive). All it took was to tap A -> B, hold the SAME BUTTON for split, and spin the VFO B knob to be ready to go for a split transmission on 40m CW. It took less than two seconds for everything. It almost seems like some forethought by Elecraft went into the choice of buttons to use ;) I bet it would take at least two seconds to cycle through a few stacked fixed offsets (say 1/2/5 KHz) by holding the split button multiple times. For myself, I simply don't consider it an enhancement to clutter up the menus with capabilities that have already been addressed, but maybe I'm just more of a knob twirler and less of a button pusher. To each his own ... 73, Dave AB7E Dave - N1LQ wrote: >> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:28 PM >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: [Elecraft] K3: "Qiuck Split" >> >> It's an excellent feature that automates several keystrokes and gets you >> there or 'near there' in a real hurry. >> >> If you chase DX seriously have had it before you will want it again. If >> ICOM has done it for about 20 years why can't the K3? >> >> For the life of me I cannot fathom how some of you guys obsess endlessly >> about enhancements for obscure operating modes but get so defensive over one >> that is lacking and really needed for serious SSB or CW DX work. >> >> Flame on at my expense. >> >> 73 de N1LQ-Dave >> __ >> > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Using USB mode for PSK31 rather than DATA A
No I did not turn off compression. I will give this a try. Has anyone else tried using PSK31 with USB mode? >Did you turn compression off? > >Bob NW8L On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 12:12 PM, wrote: > After all this discussion of power control in DATA A mode vs SSB, I decided > to try using PSK31 with USB mode, rather than DATA A. I changed the MIC SEL > menu item to Line IN and adjusted the ALC meter to 4-5 bars using the MIC > GAIN control. The PSK31 power output appeared to closely match the K3 power > setting. Unfortunately, I received horrendous feedback about the widthand > IMD of my signal -- when I returned to DATA A mode, my signal width and IMD > returned back to acceptable values. > > Steve N9SZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Using USB mode for PSK31 rather than DATA A
Did you turn compression off? Bob NW8L On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 12:12 PM, wrote: > After all this discussion of power control in DATA A mode vs SSB, I decided > to try using PSK31 with USB mode, rather than DATA A. I changed the MIC SEL > menu item to Line IN and adjusted the ALC meter to 4-5 bars using the MIC > GAIN control. The PSK31 power output appeared to closely match the K3 power > setting. Unfortunately, I received horrendous feedback about the widthand > IMD of my signal -- when I returned to DATA A mode, my signal width and IMD > returned back to acceptable values. > > Steve N9SZ > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3, RF gain acts funny
Hi All, I have joined the ranks of K3 owners and bought a kit which arrived late last week. Got it assembled and working late last night. My K3 is equipped as follows 100w Second receiver ATU RX antenna/Xverter ports Filter 2.7 SSB (stock) 400hz 8 pole Appears to work OK but when I reduce the RF gain normally the S meter will increase as I turn down the gain. On my main receiver this does not work correctly. As I turn down the RF gain, CCW, the S meter increases until it reaches S4 and stops increasing. By ear the RF gain continues to be reduced but it acts funny. My second receiver works as you would expect it should where the S meter increases until it reaches 60 over 9. Has any one seen this before? Corrective action? Cute little radio so far. Thanks in advance, Dave Anderson, K4SV Tryon, NC 828 777-5088 www.K4SV.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] {Spam?} Re: K3 power creep
Same here, I have to keep an eye on it all the time. Henk Remijn PA5KT wrote: > Same here. > > Its only on AFSK-A, not on FSK D. > > Henk PA5KT > > Joe Planisky schreef: >> Hi Ron, >> >> I can't comment on whether this is normal or a problem, but I can >> confirm that I see the same thing in AFSK-A mode, so it's not just >> you :-) I believe it is ALC related. >> >> 73 >> -- >> Joe KB8AP >> >> >> >> On Feb 15, 2009, at 1:25 PM, Ron W3ZV wrote: >> >> >>> ... >>> >> >>> Typically >>> when changing from 300 watts to 250, I would see 180 out on first >>> transmission, which would creep toward 250 during the transmission. >>> This >>> is what show on my amp PO meter, so it is somewhat less than a >>> precision >>> measurement. >>> >>> ... >>> >>> Is this normal, perhaps ALC related, or a problem. >>> >>> Ron W3ZV >>> > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Sub Receiver jones...
Another solution is to get an LP-PAN panadapter. This gives a great panadapter plus two PowerSDR receivers. This weekend I was able to monitor K5D on the K3 and/or the primary PowerSDR receiver and listen to (and watch) the pileup on the PowerSDR subreceiver. PowerSDR allows you to put the pileup in one computer speaker and the DX in the other. Pretty cool! I only wish that PowerSDR receiver un-muting after transmission was a little faster. There is a little too much pause there. Steve N9SZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Using USB mode for PSK31 rather than DATA A
After all this discussion of power control in DATA A mode vs SSB, I decided to try using PSK31 with USB mode, rather than DATA A. I changed the MIC SEL menu item to Line IN and adjusted the ALC meter to 4-5 bars using the MIC GAIN control. The PSK31 power output appeared to closely match the K3 power setting. Unfortunately, I received horrendous feedback about the widthand IMD of my signal -- when I returned to DATA A mode, my signal width and IMD returned back to acceptable values. Steve N9SZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Quick Split"
Quick Split has gotten me DX contacts while the competition is messing with knobs. If you are a CW op, 90% of splits are up 1khz. I suppose 90% of SSB splits are up 5khz. It's a great thing to be able to automate that task. After all, this is a radio that can send RTTY with the paddles. One more bell or whistle won't change the character of the radio. 73 de K1ESE John __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 and PR6
> So, if I wanted to get a KRX3 to use for diversity reception using a > separate antenna, and specifically, wanted to use it on 6M, it looks to > me like I would not be able to interface another PR6 (to go along with > the one that I already have on the radio). If you need the PR6 on the second antenna, then you could add a PR6 to the rear panel Aux RF jack that feeds the KRX3. This means that the KRX3 would not be wired to use the "unused" antenna position on the KAT3, if installed. 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KRX3 and PR6
So, if I wanted to get a KRX3 to use for diversity reception using a separate antenna, and specifically, wanted to use it on 6M, it looks to me like I would not be able to interface another PR6 (to go along with the one that I already have on the radio). True? 73, Steve NN4X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Sub Receiver jones...
> ...I am surprised that > the K3 would not be able to do dual in band receive or dual watch as some > would call it. Early in the design process of the K3 we explored various methods by which we could obtain dual receive capability. Such capability was a basic design requirement. Putting in a default "dual watch" system means an additional mixer and synthesizer while providing limited flexibility. A lower-performance second receiver would not stand up to the severe operating conditions in which we wanted the K3 to excel. Either approach would add significant cost to the basic radio, requiring people who did not want such features to pay for them while denying a high-performance second receiver option to those who might want one. In the end, we concluded the best approach was an independent, high-performance second receiver. The KRX3 is the result. It provides the same performance as the main receiver. It enables diversity reception. Users of the K3's diversity mode quickly realize its benefits when chasing weak signals. And the price is shockingly low! Disclaimer: I am *not* a disinterested person in this :-) 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] cw to data questions
Gary, The TEXT DEC button acts like the menus - you must change VFO B to ON or OFF and VFO A changes the threshold for the decoder. The 'IM' character issued from the paddles should stop transmission without a pause. If there is a character buffered by the K3 (as there will be if using the K3 utility or a memory), then the buffer must clear before transmission will stop. If you simply stop sending, transmission will stop 4 seconds later. 73, Don W3FPR Gary Lee wrote: > How do I turn text dec off? Tried issuing "swh40;" no dice. I thought it > would act as a toggle. > Also, noticed when sending that "..--" does not immediately kick me out of > transmit mode as the manual states. > > Running firmware 2.78. Issuing commands with hyperterminal. > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.25/1955 - Release Date: 02/16/09 > 06:55:00 > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Qiuck Split"
Me too! 73 Stephen G4SJP On 16/02/2009 18:34, "W0MU Mike Fatchett" wrote: > > I will toast to that! > > > "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may > never get over." Ben Franklin > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 11:30 AM > To: 'David and Dianne on Comcast'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Qiuck Split" > > Amen! > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David and Dianne on > Comcast > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:28 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] K3: "Qiuck Split" > > It's an excellent feature that automates several keystrokes and gets you > there or 'near there' in a real hurry. > > If you chase DX seriously have had it before you will want it again. If > ICOM has done it for about 20 years why can't the K3? > > For the life of me I cannot fathom how some of you guys obsess endlessly > about enhancements for obscure operating modes but get so defensive over one > that is lacking and really needed for serious SSB or CW DX work. > > Flame on at my expense. > > 73 de N1LQ-Dave > __ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Qiuck Split"
I will toast to that! "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over." Ben Franklin -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 11:30 AM To: 'David and Dianne on Comcast'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Qiuck Split" Amen! -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David and Dianne on Comcast Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:28 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3: "Qiuck Split" It's an excellent feature that automates several keystrokes and gets you there or 'near there' in a real hurry. If you chase DX seriously have had it before you will want it again. If ICOM has done it for about 20 years why can't the K3? For the life of me I cannot fathom how some of you guys obsess endlessly about enhancements for obscure operating modes but get so defensive over one that is lacking and really needed for serious SSB or CW DX work. Flame on at my expense. 73 de N1LQ-Dave __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Sub Receiver jones...
Jim Miller wrote: > Listening to K5D last night made it obvious to me (I'm slow...) the > benefit of a sub-receiver. The exchanges that occur by the pursuers > are impossible to find by switching back and forth between pursued and > pursuer frequencies. I'm assuming that the pursued will take the next > call somewhere near the last one, maybe a bad assumption. Some DX operators (the ones I like) go through a pileup in one direction, moving up or down a discrete amount each time. Then they either 'snap back' to the other end of the pileup, or tune back the way they came. This is the best case, because if you are thinking you can predict where to call accurately -- and only a small percentage of callers are thinking! Others hop around between two general areas. You can imagine them flipping back and forth each time. If you detect this, it can be helpful. Some operators pretty much listen in one spot, plus or minus a few hundred Hz. for a long time. Pretty soon everyone learns where this is! Sometimes a guy will just randomly pick someone to answer with no discernible pattern. This can be frustrating. You really do need two receivers to spot the pattern. It can be hard when the DX is working stations that you can't hear. I know that I have spent long periods in pileups without results until I get the pattern. Then -- blam, one shot. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 45A APP Crimper
I don't think we are subjected to the same issues as a Nuclear plant. I have had numerous crimped purchased cables fail because of a lousy crimp job covered up by heat shrink. If you are working on very small wires with Anderson connectors I am not sure how you could ever get it crimp right. "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over." Ben Franklin -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rich Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 11:24 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 45A APP Crimper Why not trim off a few strands of the #10 to make it fit and then, if necessary, cover with heat shrink? Sounds much better than another solder/butt joint and would have less resistance. While discussing APP's, I was taught that connections should ONLY be crimped. In the nuclear power industry connections that were just soldered or soldered and crimped were rejected by QA as they would fail due to vibrations, movement, etc. at the transition from the soldered area to the unsoldered portion of the wire. Any that I have ever made have always failed at this transition. Essentially ALL connections in the electrical power/distribution industry are crimped for this reason. and they handle many more amps than a K3. Rich, KE0X -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/8-AWG-adapter-tp2334886p2336384.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Qiuck Split"
Amen! -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David and Dianne on Comcast Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:28 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3: "Qiuck Split" It's an excellent feature that automates several keystrokes and gets you there or 'near there' in a real hurry. If you chase DX seriously have had it before you will want it again. If ICOM has done it for about 20 years why can't the K3? For the life of me I cannot fathom how some of you guys obsess endlessly about enhancements for obscure operating modes but get so defensive over one that is lacking and really needed for serious SSB or CW DX work. Flame on at my expense. 73 de N1LQ-Dave __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3: "Qiuck Split"
It's an excellent feature that automates several keystrokes and gets you there or 'near there' in a real hurry. If you chase DX seriously have had it before you will want it again. If ICOM has done it for about 20 years why can't the K3? For the life of me I cannot fathom how some of you guys obsess endlessly about enhancements for obscure operating modes but get so defensive over one that is lacking and really needed for serious SSB or CW DX work. Flame on at my expense. 73 de N1LQ-Dave __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 45A APP Crimper
Why not trim off a few strands of the #10 to make it fit and then, if necessary, cover with heat shrink? Sounds much better than another solder/butt joint and would have less resistance. While discussing APP's, I was taught that connections should ONLY be crimped. In the nuclear power industry connections that were just soldered or soldered and crimped were rejected by QA as they would fail due to vibrations, movement, etc. at the transition from the soldered area to the unsoldered portion of the wire. Any that I have ever made have always failed at this transition. Essentially ALL connections in the electrical power/distribution industry are crimped for this reason. and they handle many more amps than a K3. Rich, KE0X -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/8-AWG-adapter-tp2334886p2336384.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Configuring N1MM to send CW
Cool. Another feature that should be added to the list of cool features you might not know about. I use an MK2R+ so I never looked at the keying side. Lots of gems in the K3. "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over." Ben Franklin -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard Ferch Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 10:33 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Configuring N1MM to send CW W0MU wrote: > To key cw you will need some type of keying circuitry. You have to > have a keying \ > transistor to send CW. Not true with the K3, Mike. Unlike most other radios, the K3 accepts CW and PTT keying signals on DTR and/or RTS without any need for a keying circuit - see the manual p. 18, near the bottom of the left column. The N1MM documentation has not caught up with this. If you have N1MM Logger configured for CW on DTR and PTT on RTS on the radio control port and you set the K3's CONFIG:PTT-KEY option set to RTS-DTR, then the Logger will key both PTT and CW with just a straight RS-232 cable and no other connections. If you only want to key one of CW and PTT via this port (for example, if you key CW with a Winkey on a different serial port), then you can adjust the configuration accordingly (e.g. RTS set to PTT and DTR set to Always off, with the CONFIG:PTT-KEY set to RTS-OFF). To make this work, you must make the software and the radio configurations match, and you must do it in the right order. First, go into the N1MM Logger's Configurer and change the configuration on the appropriate control line(s) from "Always on" to the desired value (PTT or CW). After you have both DTR and RTS set to the desired values in the software, and you have made sure that there is a check mark in the CW/Other column beside the port you are using for CW, *only then* go into the K3's CONFIG:PTT-KEY menu item and set it accordingly. If you make the changes in the reverse order (radio first), the default "Always on" setting in the software will key the radio, just like putting a brick on the key. As a side note, although the N1MM Configurer suggests "Always on" as the default for DTR and RTS on the radio port, with the K3 it would be better to set these defaults to "Always off" - that way, making a change to the K3's CONFIG menu without first changing the software configuration will not result in a key-down condition. 73, Rich VE3KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Feature request
The B vfo is not locked. You can still move it. Having the 2nd receiver in the K3 makes it easier. Believe it or not many users do not have the 2nd receiver. I rarely ever use it for CW. Since the splits are normally just a few KC's. I use XIT and RIT since I can't split A and B in my headphones, yet. "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over." Ben Franklin -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brassell Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 10:45 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Feature request I've got to go along with Joe on this. The way I do split on an FT2000 now and all the radios I've used in the past is to set VFO B to VFO A's frequency (the DX frequency), select SPLIT, put VFO B's receiver in either my left or right ear, tune VFO B to the last guy the DX worked, and start my calling there. I truly don't understand the advantage of an automatic split. If you are not transmitting where the DX is listening, you will be a long time working him. And what if he is down 5, not up 1? 73, Jim, K4ZMV - Original Message - From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" To: "'Ian White GM3SEK'" ; Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 11:17 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Feature request > > I have to disagree ... quick split would cause too may > other problems like losing the frequency if one has > already set VFO B (subreciever) to the desired place. > > Except for actions explicitly designed to change frequency > (tune the VFO, change band, recall a memory, etc.), the user > interface should never change the frequency and it should > never change the frequency of the "other" VFO. > > Any "Quick split" function should require an explicit > input sequence ... perhaps "Freq Enter, Split" or "XIT, > set the offset, Split" ... but the current Split > function should not be overloaded with "quick split." > > Even if "Quick Split" were a menu option for "Split," > the time to through the menu to change the function > would be greater than the current multiple keystroke > method of setting a specific split. Since not every > "split" is the same (5 to 25 KHz on phone vs. 1 to 5 > on CW in most cases) is useful only on one mode and > only if the preset value happens to match the other > station's offset. > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > > >> -Original Message- >> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ian >> White GM3SEK >> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 3:28 AM >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Feature request >> >> >> W0FK wrote: >> > >> >Having a "quick split" feature would be great! My IC-7800 >> has that, and >> >I miss it on the K3. Hold split, enter the "up" split >> frequency (up 1, >> >up 5, etc.) and the seconnd VFO is there. No counting or adding. >> > >> >> "Quick split" - otherwise known as "auto split" or "pileup >> split" - is >> an option that has been available in serious transceivers for almost >> twenty years. >> >> If this option was available and selected, then holding SPLIT would >> automate the following sequence which presently has to be >> done manually: >> >> 1. Double-tap A>B (reset VFO B, and sub-rx if present, to a >> known state) >> >> 2. Hold SPLIT. >> >> 3. Tune VFO B away from VFO A by a selected amount (+/- in >> 1kHz steps, >> either by pre-selection or 'on the fly' - but the latter >> would require >> extensive error trapping). >> >> 4. Turn sub-rx on (if it wasn't already on). >> >> 5. Disable TX on VFO A frequency until SPLIT is canceled >> (error trapping >> for the A/B, REV and A>B buttons). >> >> At present this whole sequence relies on the operator doing all the >> right things, and then continuing not to do any wrong things. Errors >> are punished by major embarrassment (literally, world-class). >> >> Nevertheless, this function should only be an OPTION. It will not be >> needed by anyone who never works a pileup, is never in a hurry and/or >> never makes a mistake. >> >> >> >> -- >> >> 73 from Ian GM3SEK >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://
[Elecraft] cw to data questions
How do I turn text dec off? Tried issuing "swh40;" no dice. I thought it would act as a toggle. Also, noticed when sending that "..--" does not immediately kick me out of transmit mode as the manual states. Running firmware 2.78. Issuing commands with hyperterminal. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Sub Receiver jones...
And for us Yaesu users it is a real pain in the but. I am surprised that the K3 would not be able to do dual in band receive or dual watch as some would call it. "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over." Ben Franklin -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of w...@w5ov.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 10:46 AM To: Jim Miller Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sub Receiver jones... Jim, Being in split mode and pressing *AND HOLDING* the REV button allows you to listen on the split frequency until you release the REV button. Us "old" Kenwood guys got used to the "T-F Set" button for this function. It's not as good as having a dual receiver, but you can develop the skill required to use it almost as effectively. 73, Bob W5OV > Listening to K5D last night made it obvious to me (I'm slow...) the > benefit of a sub-receiver. The exchanges that occur by the pursuers > are impossible to find by switching back and forth between pursued and > pursuer frequencies. I'm assuming that the pursued will take the next > call somewhere near the last one, maybe a bad assumption. > > Maybe next holiday season... > > 73 > > jim ab3cv > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Qick Split"
Quick split is a single button that puts the radio in split and the other vfo split x number of KC's away. It just saves some button pushing. Obviously if the station is working a weird split then you still have to move the b vfo. It sets the B vfo to the same mode moves it up 5 or 10. Sets the transmit to B etc. I have no clue how the 7800 did it as I never owned one. "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over." Ben Franklin -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken Kopp Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 10:49 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3: "Qick Split" Doesn't "Quick Split" assume the DX is -always- located a fixed number of kHz away from "his" TX'ing frequency? This is simply not the case, if this is what's is being lobbied for. If the DX is actually an exact "5 kHz" up, there will still be a need to change of one's TX frequency involved on almost every transmission ... or should be ... if one is an astute DX'er. Do people actually simply go "up five" and blindly call? Really? K5D is an example ... they are spending hours listening DOWN. I've worked them this way on four bands so far. I did this when operating from there ... and other DX locations ... BTW. My most-used control in working SPLIT is the A/B button. A quick poke of A/B and a tune of the A VFO to put it on the "last worked" station in the pileup and another poke of the A/B button to put the that frequency in the B VFO. How could this be simpler? I'm an old poop. Maybe I'm missing something 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: "Quick Split"
I fully agree. I also cannot fathom the need for a quick split of a fixed amount. Many DX stations say "up five" and then listen everywhere EXCEPT up five in order to more easily pick off other callers. In the great majority of cases, if the pileup is large enough (or conditions weak enough) to warrant split operation, the DX is not going to be listening on discrete frequencies and they aren't going to stay in one place. I'd support having fixed split in ALL rigs, not just the K3, simply to reduce the competition for those of us willing to tune around to discover the DX station's listening habits. But to answer your question yes, lots of people simply go up five and blindly call. Really. 73, Dave AB7E Ken Kopp wrote: > Doesn't "Quick Split" assume the DX is -always- located a > fixed number of kHz away from "his" TX'ing frequency? This > is simply not the case, if this is what's is being lobbied for. > > If the DX is actually an exact "5 kHz" up, there will still be a > need to change of one's TX frequency involved on almost every > transmission ... or should be ... if one is an astute DX'er. Do > people actually simply go "up five" and blindly call? Really? > > K5D is an example ... they are spending hours listening DOWN. > I've worked them this way on four bands so far. I did this when > operating from there ... and other DX locations ... BTW. > > My most-used control in working SPLIT is the A/B button. A > quick poke of A/B and a tune of the A VFO to put it on the "last > worked" station in the pileup and another poke of the A/B button > to put the that frequency in the B VFO. How could this be simpler? > > I'm an old poop. Maybe I'm missing something > > 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP > elecraftcov...@rfwave.net > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 after one year
I am pleased to report that my second K3 #2308 is assembled and working. I am also pleased to report that the overall assembly process and enjoyment of purchase is -improved- as compared to one year ago when I built K3 #272. Much of this has to do with the assembly manual which has been clarified using a slightly different assembly sequence and added step by step instructions with parts detail at each task. There is a new cabinet finish, an even tighter parts fit, improved preparation of the subassemblies (long leads come pre-clipped in many cases), and of course many firmware improvements in the K3 that came during the past year. There is even a bigger "spare parts" bag. The new K3 operates as a dream, although when first powered up it seemed like a different radio. I did not realize how many customizations I had made to the original radio CONFIG over the last year, little by little. All at once, it's striking. After migrating those specific changes to the new K3, I effectively have K3 "twins". The team at Elecraft has obviously worked very hard over the last year improving their product and processes. The team is also growing, I have noted many new names in the parts bags, each bag contains the identity of the actual assembler of the contents. The RF board also now includes a QA tag with the tech's initials on it. Very FB all around. In addition to "great QSK" which I have heard about TT, Elecraft provides a major focus on the quality assurance process from top to bottom. There is accountability and follow up. All this from a transceiver that would cost $525 in 1975 dollars. That's what I paid for my TS520 at that time! It's such a great value in a tranceiver that is custom built and packaged, each one. Guess these are the good old days. de wb8yqj __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Configuring N1MM to send CW
Actually Mike, you do not need a keying circuit using a serial cable with the K3. I run a direct serial cable from the computer to the rig and it works like a champ! I did have timing issues with the K2 and N1MM and had to go to a K1EL keyer to resolve that. 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 2/16/09, W0MU Mike Fatchett (via Nabble) wrote: > From: W0MU Mike Fatchett (via Nabble) > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Configuring N1MM to send CW > To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" > Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 11:42 AM > To key cw you will need some type of keying circuitry. You > have to have a keying transistor to send CW. > > 6.4 Setup up PTT−ing the rig/sending CW > Sending CW and PTT−ing the radio can be done three > different ways. > Using the Parallel port > Add an interface to the parallel port, this can be a simple > one transistor circuit (for > each pin one) but also a bought interface . More on this in > the interfacing chapter. Pin > 16 is used for PTT and pin 17 for CW, these are fixed > values. > ¨ > Go to the Configurer and select the hardware tab. > à Select behind the LPT port to use the > "CW/Other" selection box. > Select the 'Set' button and choose the right > settings (CW−speed, PTT−delay > and the CW/Other port address). > à > The CW/Other Port Address should be the same as used in you > Windows > configuration. > à > à Select the correct Radio/VFO setting (1, 2 or Both) > à Press OK > ¨ > ¨ PTT and CW should work now. > · > Using the Serial port > Add an interface to the serial port, this can be a simple > one transistor circuit (for each > pin one) but also a bought interface . More on this in the > interfacing chapter. Mostly > the RTS is used for PTT and DTR for CW. > ¨ > Go to the Configurer and select the hardware tab. > à Select behind the serial port to use the > "CW/Other" selection box. > Select the 'Set' button and choose the right > settings (CW−speed, PTT−delay > and the CW/Other port address). > à > à Select the pin to use to PTT and CW. > The CW/Other Port Address should be the same as used in you > Windows > configuration. > à > à Select the correct Radio/VFO setting (1, 2 or Both) > When Winkey is used also select this setting. The baudrate > etc. for Winkey is > fixed and set by the program. > à > à Press OK > ¨ > ¨ PTT and CW should work now. > · > Using a USB port > ¨ PTT via a USB port can not be done direct, a > USB−to−serial converter is needed. > Not every Serial−to−USB can change the status of the > RTS (and DTR) pins . So > check before you buy. > ¨ > ¨ When this device is setup in Windows select the serial > port used by it. > ¨ Follow the steps for a serial port to set up for > PTT−ing. > > > "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip > of the tongue you may never get over." Ben Franklin > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of > Julius Fazekas n2wn > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 9:24 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Configuring N1MM to send CW > > > Bill, > > Make sure the settings in your K3 match what you're > telling N1MM to do. When I've run into such a problem it > was due to a mismatch. > > I think my K3 is set DTR-RTS (not in front of the radio, so > don't take this as gospel). > > Crank down the power, or go to test mode. It will save you > from ummm any unfortunate transmissions. > > I can send more details when I get home if you need them. > GL in the 'test! > > Cheers, > Julius > n2wn > > > Bill Feidt wrote: > > > > I'm trying to set up N1MM to send CW to my K3 for > ARRL DX CW next weekend. > > I'm > > using the USB to Serial cable supplied by Elecraft. > The computer > > radio control is working fine and I'm able to get > spots, change bands, > > QSY to spots, etc. I'm set up for SO1V. I've > checked "CW" box on the > > same port (COM4) as is used for radio control. The > N1MM K3 > > "SupportedRadios" page > > > (http://pages.cthome.net/n1mm/html/English/SupportedRadios.htm) > says, > > > >The K3 accepts CW on DTR (pin 4) of the same COM > port > >you're using to control the K3. Set N1MM to > send CW on > >that port (Ports setup), and set PTT-KEY (second K3 > >CONFIG menu) to OFF-DTR, and set the K3 for QSK. In > >other words, you don't need that transistor > adapter unless > >you want to do SO2R. > > > > However, when I set PTT-KEY to OFF-DTR, the K3 goes > into "Test" output > > mode and the transmitted in keyed continuously until I > take it out of > > OFF-DTR. The > > K3 is > > set for QSK. > > > > What am I doing wrong? > > > > Any insight will be very much appreciated. > > > > 73, > > > > Bill/NG3K > > > > > > > > > > > > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.
[Elecraft] K3: "Qick Split"
Doesn't "Quick Split" assume the DX is -always- located a fixed number of kHz away from "his" TX'ing frequency? This is simply not the case, if this is what's is being lobbied for. If the DX is actually an exact "5 kHz" up, there will still be a need to change of one's TX frequency involved on almost every transmission ... or should be ... if one is an astute DX'er. Do people actually simply go "up five" and blindly call? Really? K5D is an example ... they are spending hours listening DOWN. I've worked them this way on four bands so far. I did this when operating from there ... and other DX locations ... BTW. My most-used control in working SPLIT is the A/B button. A quick poke of A/B and a tune of the A VFO to put it on the "last worked" station in the pileup and another poke of the A/B button to put the that frequency in the B VFO. How could this be simpler? I'm an old poop. Maybe I'm missing something 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Sub Receiver jones...
Jim, Being in split mode and pressing *AND HOLDING* the REV button allows you to listen on the split frequency until you release the REV button. Us "old" Kenwood guys got used to the "T-F Set" button for this function. It's not as good as having a dual receiver, but you can develop the skill required to use it almost as effectively. 73, Bob W5OV > Listening to K5D last night made it obvious to me (I'm slow...) the > benefit of a sub-receiver. The exchanges that occur by the pursuers > are impossible to find by switching back and forth between pursued and > pursuer frequencies. I'm assuming that the pursued will take the next > call somewhere near the last one, maybe a bad assumption. > > Maybe next holiday season... > > 73 > > jim ab3cv > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Feature request
I've got to go along with Joe on this. The way I do split on an FT2000 now and all the radios I've used in the past is to set VFO B to VFO A's frequency (the DX frequency), select SPLIT, put VFO B's receiver in either my left or right ear, tune VFO B to the last guy the DX worked, and start my calling there. I truly don't understand the advantage of an automatic split. If you are not transmitting where the DX is listening, you will be a long time working him. And what if he is down 5, not up 1? 73, Jim, K4ZMV - Original Message - From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" To: "'Ian White GM3SEK'" ; Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 11:17 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Feature request > > I have to disagree ... quick split would cause too may > other problems like losing the frequency if one has > already set VFO B (subreciever) to the desired place. > > Except for actions explicitly designed to change frequency > (tune the VFO, change band, recall a memory, etc.), the user > interface should never change the frequency and it should > never change the frequency of the "other" VFO. > > Any "Quick split" function should require an explicit > input sequence ... perhaps "Freq Enter, Split" or "XIT, > set the offset, Split" ... but the current Split > function should not be overloaded with "quick split." > > Even if "Quick Split" were a menu option for "Split," > the time to through the menu to change the function > would be greater than the current multiple keystroke > method of setting a specific split. Since not every > "split" is the same (5 to 25 KHz on phone vs. 1 to 5 > on CW in most cases) is useful only on one mode and > only if the preset value happens to match the other > station's offset. > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > > >> -Original Message- >> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ian >> White GM3SEK >> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 3:28 AM >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Feature request >> >> >> W0FK wrote: >> > >> >Having a "quick split" feature would be great! My IC-7800 >> has that, and >> >I miss it on the K3. Hold split, enter the "up" split >> frequency (up 1, >> >up 5, etc.) and the seconnd VFO is there. No counting or adding. >> > >> >> "Quick split" - otherwise known as "auto split" or "pileup >> split" - is >> an option that has been available in serious transceivers for almost >> twenty years. >> >> If this option was available and selected, then holding SPLIT would >> automate the following sequence which presently has to be >> done manually: >> >> 1. Double-tap A>B (reset VFO B, and sub-rx if present, to a >> known state) >> >> 2. Hold SPLIT. >> >> 3. Tune VFO B away from VFO A by a selected amount (+/- in >> 1kHz steps, >> either by pre-selection or 'on the fly' - but the latter >> would require >> extensive error trapping). >> >> 4. Turn sub-rx on (if it wasn't already on). >> >> 5. Disable TX on VFO A frequency until SPLIT is canceled >> (error trapping >> for the A/B, REV and A>B buttons). >> >> At present this whole sequence relies on the operator doing all the >> right things, and then continuing not to do any wrong things. Errors >> are punished by major embarrassment (literally, world-class). >> >> Nevertheless, this function should only be an OPTION. It will not be >> needed by anyone who never works a pileup, is never in a hurry and/or >> never makes a mistake. >> >> >> >> -- >> >> 73 from Ian GM3SEK >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Configuring N1MM to send CW
W0MU wrote: > To key cw you will need some type of keying circuitry. You have to have a keying \ > transistor to send CW. Not true with the K3, Mike. Unlike most other radios, the K3 accepts CW and PTT keying signals on DTR and/or RTS without any need for a keying circuit - see the manual p. 18, near the bottom of the left column. The N1MM documentation has not caught up with this. If you have N1MM Logger configured for CW on DTR and PTT on RTS on the radio control port and you set the K3's CONFIG:PTT-KEY option set to RTS-DTR, then the Logger will key both PTT and CW with just a straight RS-232 cable and no other connections. If you only want to key one of CW and PTT via this port (for example, if you key CW with a Winkey on a different serial port), then you can adjust the configuration accordingly (e.g. RTS set to PTT and DTR set to Always off, with the CONFIG:PTT-KEY set to RTS-OFF). To make this work, you must make the software and the radio configurations match, and you must do it in the right order. First, go into the N1MM Logger's Configurer and change the configuration on the appropriate control line(s) from "Always on" to the desired value (PTT or CW). After you have both DTR and RTS set to the desired values in the software, and you have made sure that there is a check mark in the CW/Other column beside the port you are using for CW, *only then* go into the K3's CONFIG:PTT-KEY menu item and set it accordingly. If you make the changes in the reverse order (radio first), the default "Always on" setting in the software will key the radio, just like putting a brick on the key. As a side note, although the N1MM Configurer suggests "Always on" as the default for DTR and RTS on the radio port, with the K3 it would be better to set these defaults to "Always off" - that way, making a change to the K3's CONFIG menu without first changing the software configuration will not result in a key-down condition. 73, Rich VE3KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Configuring N1MM to send CW
At 08:43 AM 16 02 2009, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote: >To key cw you will need some type of keying circuitry. You CAN key the K3 using RS-232 command without a keying interface. See page 18 of the manual. 73, Hank, W6SX Mammoth Lakes, California Elevation 8083 feet in John Muir's Range of Light __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Sub Receiver jones...
Listening to K5D last night made it obvious to me (I'm slow...) the benefit of a sub-receiver. The exchanges that occur by the pursuers are impossible to find by switching back and forth between pursued and pursuer frequencies. I'm assuming that the pursued will take the next call somewhere near the last one, maybe a bad assumption. Maybe next holiday season... 73 jim ab3cv __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter
Soldering is an option if you don't have a crimping tool. "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over." Ben Franklin -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom Hammond Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 9:23 AM To: KM5Q; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter Hi Windy: >Those short #10 pigtails need to be very flexible. You can go to a car >audio shop and by extremely flexible wire by the foot. If it almost >fits the connector, snip off a few strands. > >The stuff I got is "speaker cable" but I use it for power leads. Very >nice. I used a 4"-6" length of #10 RED-BLK power cable (from somewhere unknown) which was quite flexible and worked great. And all(!) of the wire strands fit nicely into the trough of the 45A connector. I used the West Mountain Radio crimper and it did a really nice job on the 45A (and other sizes) of connector. It would probably have choked had I tried to use it on #10 solid copper and possibly on hard-drawn copper, just Like Tim, KA0OUV, noted. I've not broken any dies... yet! 73, Tom Hammond N0SS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 45A APP Crimper
HRO now stocks a kit that has a crimping tool for Anderson connectors. I think it has a number of different sizes. The kit also has a coax cutter and a the crimp tool has dies for coax too. The kit was around $120.00 all in a nice plastic box. The WMR crimp tool I have does 45A connectors. I have never tried to crimp them. "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over." Ben Franklin -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul Christensen Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 8:13 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] 45A APP Crimper Looks like the Anderson P/N for the 45A crimper is 1309G3. Is there that much of a difference between it and the WMR tool? It appears that the Anderson dies may be of better quality and the leverage may be optimized for the 45A connector, where the WMR tool might be a compromise in order to facilitate three crimp sizes. At roughly USD $200 for the Anderson tool, that's quite expensive for just one APP size. Is it possible to simply swap dies between the 45A and 15/30A sizes and save on the expense of owning two ratcheting tools? Paul, W9AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Configuring N1MM to send CW
To key cw you will need some type of keying circuitry. You have to have a keying transistor to send CW. 6.4 Setup up PTT−ing the rig/sending CW Sending CW and PTT−ing the radio can be done three different ways. Using the Parallel port Add an interface to the parallel port, this can be a simple one transistor circuit (for each pin one) but also a bought interface . More on this in the interfacing chapter. Pin 16 is used for PTT and pin 17 for CW, these are fixed values. ¨ Go to the Configurer and select the hardware tab. à Select behind the LPT port to use the "CW/Other" selection box. Select the 'Set' button and choose the right settings (CW−speed, PTT−delay and the CW/Other port address). à The CW/Other Port Address should be the same as used in you Windows configuration. à à Select the correct Radio/VFO setting (1, 2 or Both) à Press OK ¨ ¨ PTT and CW should work now. · Using the Serial port Add an interface to the serial port, this can be a simple one transistor circuit (for each pin one) but also a bought interface . More on this in the interfacing chapter. Mostly the RTS is used for PTT and DTR for CW. ¨ Go to the Configurer and select the hardware tab. à Select behind the serial port to use the "CW/Other" selection box. Select the 'Set' button and choose the right settings (CW−speed, PTT−delay and the CW/Other port address). à à Select the pin to use to PTT and CW. The CW/Other Port Address should be the same as used in you Windows configuration. à à Select the correct Radio/VFO setting (1, 2 or Both) When Winkey is used also select this setting. The baudrate etc. for Winkey is fixed and set by the program. à à Press OK ¨ ¨ PTT and CW should work now. · Using a USB port ¨ PTT via a USB port can not be done direct, a USB−to−serial converter is needed. Not every Serial−to−USB can change the status of the RTS (and DTR) pins . So check before you buy. ¨ ¨ When this device is setup in Windows select the serial port used by it. ¨ Follow the steps for a serial port to set up for PTT−ing. "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over." Ben Franklin -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Julius Fazekas n2wn Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 9:24 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Configuring N1MM to send CW Bill, Make sure the settings in your K3 match what you're telling N1MM to do. When I've run into such a problem it was due to a mismatch. I think my K3 is set DTR-RTS (not in front of the radio, so don't take this as gospel). Crank down the power, or go to test mode. It will save you from ummm any unfortunate transmissions. I can send more details when I get home if you need them. GL in the 'test! Cheers, Julius n2wn Bill Feidt wrote: > > I'm trying to set up N1MM to send CW to my K3 for ARRL DX CW next weekend. > I'm > using the USB to Serial cable supplied by Elecraft. The computer > radio control is working fine and I'm able to get spots, change bands, > QSY to spots, etc. I'm set up for SO1V. I've checked "CW" box on the > same port (COM4) as is used for radio control. The N1MM K3 > "SupportedRadios" page > (http://pages.cthome.net/n1mm/html/English/SupportedRadios.htm) says, > >The K3 accepts CW on DTR (pin 4) of the same COM port >you're using to control the K3. Set N1MM to send CW on >that port (Ports setup), and set PTT-KEY (second K3 >CONFIG menu) to OFF-DTR, and set the K3 for QSK. In >other words, you don't need that transistor adapter unless >you want to do SO2R. > > However, when I set PTT-KEY to OFF-DTR, the K3 goes into "Test" output > mode and the transmitted in keyed continuously until I take it out of > OFF-DTR. The > K3 is > set for QSK. > > What am I doing wrong? > > Any insight will be very much appreciated. > > 73, > > Bill/NG3K > > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-Configuring-N1MM-to-send-CW-tp2331726p2335730.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mail
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Configuring N1MM to send CW
Bill, Make sure the settings in your K3 match what you're telling N1MM to do. When I've run into such a problem it was due to a mismatch. I think my K3 is set DTR-RTS (not in front of the radio, so don't take this as gospel). Crank down the power, or go to test mode. It will save you from ummm any unfortunate transmissions. I can send more details when I get home if you need them. GL in the 'test! Cheers, Julius n2wn Bill Feidt wrote: > > I'm trying to set up N1MM to send CW to my K3 for ARRL DX CW next weekend. > I'm > using the USB to Serial cable supplied by Elecraft. The computer radio > control > is working fine and I'm able to get spots, change bands, QSY to spots, > etc. I'm > set up for SO1V. I've checked "CW" box on the same port (COM4) as is used > for > radio control. The N1MM K3 "SupportedRadios" page > (http://pages.cthome.net/n1mm/html/English/SupportedRadios.htm) says, > >The K3 accepts CW on DTR (pin 4) of the same COM port >you're using to control the K3. Set N1MM to send CW on >that port (Ports setup), and set PTT-KEY (second K3 >CONFIG menu) to OFF-DTR, and set the K3 for QSK. In >other words, you don't need that transistor adapter unless >you want to do SO2R. > > However, when I set PTT-KEY to OFF-DTR, the K3 goes into "Test" output > mode and > the transmitted in keyed continuously until I take it out of OFF-DTR. The > K3 is > set for QSK. > > What am I doing wrong? > > Any insight will be very much appreciated. > > 73, > > Bill/NG3K > > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-Configuring-N1MM-to-send-CW-tp2331726p2335730.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter
Hi Windy: >Those short #10 pigtails need to be very flexible. You can go to a car >audio shop and by extremely flexible wire by the foot. If it almost >fits the connector, snip off a few strands. > >The stuff I got is "speaker cable" but I use it for power leads. Very >nice. I used a 4"-6" length of #10 RED-BLK power cable (from somewhere unknown) which was quite flexible and worked great. And all(!) of the wire strands fit nicely into the trough of the 45A connector. I used the West Mountain Radio crimper and it did a really nice job on the 45A (and other sizes) of connector. It would probably have choked had I tried to use it on #10 solid copper and possibly on hard-drawn copper, just Like Tim, KA0OUV, noted. I've not broken any dies... yet! 73, Tom Hammond N0SS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Feature request
I have to disagree ... quick split would cause too may other problems like losing the frequency if one has already set VFO B (subreciever) to the desired place. Except for actions explicitly designed to change frequency (tune the VFO, change band, recall a memory, etc.), the user interface should never change the frequency and it should never change the frequency of the "other" VFO. Any "Quick split" function should require an explicit input sequence ... perhaps "Freq Enter, Split" or "XIT, set the offset, Split" ... but the current Split function should not be overloaded with "quick split." Even if "Quick Split" were a menu option for "Split," the time to through the menu to change the function would be greater than the current multiple keystroke method of setting a specific split. Since not every "split" is the same (5 to 25 KHz on phone vs. 1 to 5 on CW in most cases) is useful only on one mode and only if the preset value happens to match the other station's offset. 73, ... Joe, W4TV > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ian > White GM3SEK > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 3:28 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Feature request > > > W0FK wrote: > > > >Having a "quick split" feature would be great! My IC-7800 > has that, and > >I miss it on the K3. Hold split, enter the "up" split > frequency (up 1, > >up 5, etc.) and the seconnd VFO is there. No counting or adding. > > > > "Quick split" - otherwise known as "auto split" or "pileup > split" - is > an option that has been available in serious transceivers for almost > twenty years. > > If this option was available and selected, then holding SPLIT would > automate the following sequence which presently has to be > done manually: > > 1. Double-tap A>B (reset VFO B, and sub-rx if present, to a > known state) > > 2. Hold SPLIT. > > 3. Tune VFO B away from VFO A by a selected amount (+/- in > 1kHz steps, > either by pre-selection or 'on the fly' - but the latter > would require > extensive error trapping). > > 4. Turn sub-rx on (if it wasn't already on). > > 5. Disable TX on VFO A frequency until SPLIT is canceled > (error trapping > for the A/B, REV and A>B buttons). > > At present this whole sequence relies on the operator doing all the > right things, and then continuing not to do any wrong things. Errors > are punished by major embarrassment (literally, world-class). > > Nevertheless, this function should only be an OPTION. It will not be > needed by anyone who never works a pileup, is never in a hurry and/or > never makes a mistake. > > > > -- > > 73 from Ian GM3SEK > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 2 Band K1 Dead - Help!
Yes, that was D19 - my eyes were not awake when I looked at the schematic. 73, Don W3FPR Mike Morrow wrote: > Don wrote: > > >> ... D10 can short if operated for a substantial period into a >> high SWR (its purpose is to protect the PA transistor). >> >> If D10 is shorted, it will produce a short on the DC input voltage. >> > > Don, > > I believe you mean "D19" rather than "D10". > > Mike / KK5F > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.25/1955 - Release Date: 02/16/09 > 06:55:00 > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] 2 Band K1 Dead - Help!
Don wrote: > ... D10 can short if operated for a substantial period into a > high SWR (its purpose is to protect the PA transistor). > > If D10 is shorted, it will produce a short on the DC input voltage. Don, I believe you mean "D19" rather than "D10". Mike / KK5F __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter
Those short #10 pigtails need to be very flexible. You can go to a car audio shop and by extremely flexible wire by the foot. If it almost fits the connector, snip off a few strands. The stuff I got is "speaker cable" but I use it for power leads. Very nice. Windy KM5Q > Use pigtail wires of the largest guage the PP connectors will > accept, to > interface between the #8 AWG and the PP connectors. > > Milt, N5IA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Feature request
Turn sub rcv on for those that have it. "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over." Ben Franklin -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ian White GM3SEK Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:28 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Feature request W0FK wrote: > >Having a "quick split" feature would be great! My IC-7800 has that, and >I miss it on the K3. Hold split, enter the "up" split frequency (up 1, >up 5, etc.) and the seconnd VFO is there. No counting or adding. > "Quick split" - otherwise known as "auto split" or "pileup split" - is an option that has been available in serious transceivers for almost twenty years. If this option was available and selected, then holding SPLIT would automate the following sequence which presently has to be done manually: 1. Double-tap A>B (reset VFO B, and sub-rx if present, to a known state) 2. Hold SPLIT. 3. Tune VFO B away from VFO A by a selected amount (+/- in 1kHz steps, either by pre-selection or 'on the fly' - but the latter would require extensive error trapping). 4. Turn sub-rx on (if it wasn't already on). 5. Disable TX on VFO A frequency until SPLIT is canceled (error trapping for the A/B, REV and A>B buttons). At present this whole sequence relies on the operator doing all the right things, and then continuing not to do any wrong things. Errors are punished by major embarrassment (literally, world-class). Nevertheless, this function should only be an OPTION. It will not be needed by anyone who never works a pileup, is never in a hurry and/or never makes a mistake. -- 73 from Ian GM3SEK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] 45A APP Crimper
Looks like the Anderson P/N for the 45A crimper is 1309G3. Is there that much of a difference between it and the WMR tool? It appears that the Anderson dies may be of better quality and the leverage may be optimized for the 45A connector, where the WMR tool might be a compromise in order to facilitate three crimp sizes. At roughly USD $200 for the Anderson tool, that's quite expensive for just one APP size. Is it possible to simply swap dies between the 45A and 15/30A sizes and save on the expense of owning two ratcheting tools? Paul, W9AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter
Tim, This stuff will definitely not go into the 30A connector, doubtful on the 45A either. It is a multi-strand cable. Looks like Tom's suggestion will work best. Cheers, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 2/16/09, Timothy Raymer wrote: > From: Timothy Raymer > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter > To: "phriend...@yahoo.com" , "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > > Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 9:23 AM > I got mine when Tom, N0SS, did a bulk order for the club. I > believe WMR does stock them. 261G2 is the contact P/N they > list on their web site. Actually rated for only 10 gauge > wire. > > If you have conventional soft-drawn copper 8 AWG wire, you > might be able to get them to crimp. I ran into trouble with > some specialized 10 AWG wire for stereo installations. > Copper was lots of fine wires, and a harder draw. It > wouldn't compress enough, and the cast die from the WMR > crimp tool didn't like it. > > Tim Raymer > > 73 de KA0OUV > > -Original Message- > From: Julius Fazekas [mailto:phriend...@yahoo.com] > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 08:16 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Timothy Raymer > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter > > Hi Tim, > > Didn't know they made those. Do you know the part > number? Does WMR have them? > > Thanks, > Julius > > Julius Fazekas > N2WN > > Tennessee Contest Group > TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ > > Elecraft K2/100 #4455 > Elecraft K3/100 #366 > > > --- On Mon, 2/16/09, Timothy Raymer > wrote: > > > From: Timothy Raymer > > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter > > To: "phriend...@yahoo.com" > , > "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > > > Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 9:12 AM > > Julius: > > > > If it is conventional 8AWG wire, it probably will fit > in > > the 45A crimps for the Anderson Power Pole Connectors. > > > Those same contacts fit in the enclosures that fit our > > Elecraft PP. Just be cautious when crimping it down. > If > > you have access to the Anderson Die Crimp tool rather > than > > the West Mountain Combo, I would recommend using that > one. > > > > Tim Raymer > > K2 #1383 > > 73 de KA0OUV > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of > > Julius Fazekas > > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 07:47 > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Subject: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter > > > > I have some really nice 8AWG cable for my power line. > > Connecting to the PS is not a problem, but haven't > > figured out an "elegant" means to drop it > down to > > use with 30A PP connectors. Any ideas? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Julius Fazekas > > N2WN > > > > Tennessee Contest Group > > TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ > > > > Elecraft K2/100 #4455 > > Elecraft K3/100 #366 > > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: > > http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Feature request--'Quick or Auto Split'
Dear Elecraft, I also would like to again add my request for an option to implement a 'quick split' feature option in the K3. Once you have used it, it is hard not to have it available. I am surprised that such has not been added seeing the numerous requests that have surfaced over the past year. Any chance for it soon? 73 de N1LQ-Dave __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter
Use pigtail wires of the largest guage the PP connectors will accept, to interface between the #8 AWG and the PP connectors. Milt, N5IA - Original Message - From: "Julius Fazekas" To: Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 6:46 AM Subject: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter >I have some really nice 8AWG cable for my power line. Connecting to the PS >is not a problem, but haven't figured out an "elegant" means to drop it >down to use with 30A PP connectors. Any ideas? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter
I got mine when Tom, N0SS, did a bulk order for the club. I believe WMR does stock them. 261G2 is the contact P/N they list on their web site. Actually rated for only 10 gauge wire. If you have conventional soft-drawn copper 8 AWG wire, you might be able to get them to crimp. I ran into trouble with some specialized 10 AWG wire for stereo installations. Copper was lots of fine wires, and a harder draw. It wouldn't compress enough, and the cast die from the WMR crimp tool didn't like it. Tim Raymer 73 de KA0OUV -Original Message- From: Julius Fazekas [mailto:phriend...@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 08:16 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Timothy Raymer Subject: RE: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter Hi Tim, Didn't know they made those. Do you know the part number? Does WMR have them? Thanks, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 2/16/09, Timothy Raymer wrote: > From: Timothy Raymer > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter > To: "phriend...@yahoo.com" , "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > > Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 9:12 AM > Julius: > > If it is conventional 8AWG wire, it probably will fit in > the 45A crimps for the Anderson Power Pole Connectors. > Those same contacts fit in the enclosures that fit our > Elecraft PP. Just be cautious when crimping it down. If > you have access to the Anderson Die Crimp tool rather than > the West Mountain Combo, I would recommend using that one. > > Tim Raymer > K2 #1383 > 73 de KA0OUV > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of > Julius Fazekas > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 07:47 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter > > I have some really nice 8AWG cable for my power line. > Connecting to the PS is not a problem, but haven't > figured out an "elegant" means to drop it down to > use with 30A PP connectors. Any ideas? > > Thanks, > > Julius Fazekas > N2WN > > Tennessee Contest Group > TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ > > Elecraft K2/100 #4455 > Elecraft K3/100 #366 > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: > http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter
Hi Tim, Didn't know they made those. Do you know the part number? Does WMR have them? Thanks, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 2/16/09, Timothy Raymer wrote: > From: Timothy Raymer > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter > To: "phriend...@yahoo.com" , "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > > Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 9:12 AM > Julius: > > If it is conventional 8AWG wire, it probably will fit in > the 45A crimps for the Anderson Power Pole Connectors. > Those same contacts fit in the enclosures that fit our > Elecraft PP. Just be cautious when crimping it down. If > you have access to the Anderson Die Crimp tool rather than > the West Mountain Combo, I would recommend using that one. > > Tim Raymer > K2 #1383 > 73 de KA0OUV > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of > Julius Fazekas > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 07:47 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter > > I have some really nice 8AWG cable for my power line. > Connecting to the PS is not a problem, but haven't > figured out an "elegant" means to drop it down to > use with 30A PP connectors. Any ideas? > > Thanks, > > Julius Fazekas > N2WN > > Tennessee Contest Group > TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ > > Elecraft K2/100 #4455 > Elecraft K3/100 #366 > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: > http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter
Hi Tom, I like it! May even have some suitable tubing on hand. Just out of curiosity, have you used the APP connectors from old UPS units for anything? We had a couple of units with fried boards and the connectors (and several other parts)) were just too good to dispose of :o) All of my power distribution has the same size APP as on the K3, KPA100, etc. I have a nice 50A adjustable rack mount supply I want to use about 10 feet from the operating position, so 8AWG seems to fit the bill. Hope you're doing well! 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 2/16/09, Tom Hammond wrote: > From: Tom Hammond > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter > To: phriend...@yahoo.com, elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 8:57 AM > Hi Julius: > > I'm using #8 in my mobile installation and had to get > it down to a more > suitable gauge for the APP connectors. > > I made a couple butt-joint connectors from short (1") > lengths of brass > 'hobby tubing' obtained at the local hardware > store. I took a short piece > of the #8 wire with me and selected the smallest diameter > of brass tubing > that would still accommodate the stripped #8 wire. > > I then cut two 1" lengths, inserted one #8 wire > (stripped to show 1/2" of > wire into the tubing, flowed more than ample solder in from > the other end. > Let it cool while I did the other conductor. Returned to > tube #1 and heated > it back up while gently inserting the 1/2"-stripped > end of my #10 wire > (which does fit the APP 45A connector). Let solder set and > cover with a > 1-1/2" length of heatshrink and yer good to go! Works > like a champ. > > I could have used 'real' #8 butt-join connectors, > but they were too large > and 'clunky' for my liking... the brass hobby > tubing works great, and it'll > handle well over the 20A-30A needed by most rigs and > accessories. > > 73, > > Tom N0SS > > > > At 07:46 02/16/2009, Julius Fazekas wrote: > >I have some really nice 8AWG cable for my power line. > Connecting to > >the PS is not a problem, but haven't figured out an > "elegant" means > >to drop it down to use with 30A PP connectors. Any > ideas? > > > >Thanks, > > > >Julius Fazekas > >N2WN > > > >Tennessee Contest Group > >TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ > > > >Elecraft K2/100 #4455 > >Elecraft K3/100 #366 > >__ > >Elecraft mailing list > >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > >Please help support this email list: > http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter
Julius: If it is conventional 8AWG wire, it probably will fit in the 45A crimps for the Anderson Power Pole Connectors. Those same contacts fit in the enclosures that fit our Elecraft PP. Just be cautious when crimping it down. If you have access to the Anderson Die Crimp tool rather than the West Mountain Combo, I would recommend using that one. Tim Raymer K2 #1383 73 de KA0OUV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Julius Fazekas Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 07:47 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter I have some really nice 8AWG cable for my power line. Connecting to the PS is not a problem, but haven't figured out an "elegant" means to drop it down to use with 30A PP connectors. Any ideas? Thanks, Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (2/15/09)
Anyone on the group now running K3 #367? 73 de KE4WY Jim (#2165 & #1520) -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil and Christina Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 10:38 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (2/15/09) We had another good SSB net today (1800Z) on 14.316 MHz. We had 24 participants today, and there were a number of good questions and comments. The topics discussed included compression settings and voice quality, optimized RX EQ settings, ATU functions and other issues. Several stations got real time feedback on voice quality that helped them set their compression levels. Conditions were not great, with many stations being weaker to net control than usual; and several stations reported hearing few participants. On the other hand, we had two check-ins from Alaska this week (one was even mobile). We started a few minutes early and ran about 45 minutes today. Here is a list of the participants: Station NameQTH Rig S/N KM5QWindy NM K3 764 W1TFTy GA K3 696 AB1KC Bruce RI K3 2674 KL1JJim AK K3 542 KB0YH Gus CO K3 441 N9YKE Don WI K3 2505 VE3MV DougON K3 2432 W1AIU Joe CT K3 269 K8DJC Nelson OH K3 560 N7EDK Ed AZ FT817 (K2 6576 being built) W6VYBob CA K3 1590 KE4WY Jim KY K3 2165 VE3QF TonyON K3 137 AC7SB Peter WA K2 3016 K7SJRoger WA K3 75 N1LQDavid MA K3 371 KB1HCC/MHaggi CT FT857 W8FUBruce OH K3 2516 W0ZPT ZaneMN IC718 AI4TO/MMJohnFL K2 5087 KE5POM Frank NM KL7CWN/MLeonard AK Icom WD7ZJohnNM NS7PPhilOR K3 1826 Thanks to everybody who checked in. 73, Phil, NS7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 8 AWG adapter
Julius, Solder a short pigtail of #10 or #12 to the ends. It can be made quite 'elegant' and professional looking with heat shrink tubing. 73, Don W3FPR Julius Fazekas wrote: > I have some really nice 8AWG cable for my power line. Connecting to the PS is > not a problem, but haven't figured out an "elegant" means to drop it down to > use with 30A PP connectors. Any ideas? > > Thanks, > > Julius Fazekas > N2WN > > Tennessee Contest Group > TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ > > Elecraft K2/100 #4455 > Elecraft K3/100 #366 > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.25/1955 - Release Date: 02/16/09 > 06:55:00 > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
