Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 AUX Ant
Well I just placed the order for the SubRX today so I should be getting that cable in the box. Here's hoping that all goes well with the install as I won't have much time to get replacement parts from Elecraft before FD if there are any issues. On Mon, 2009-06-15 at 08:52 -0700, Bill W4ZV wrote: > > > Brett Howard wrote: > > > > I think for most normal operations I want to use the KAT3 port for the > > Aux antenna jack for my KRX3 but I'd like to have the option of using > > the AUX RF port without too much hassle. Does anyone see any reason why > > one would have any problems mounting the BNC jack and routing it and the > > other TMP cable (connected to the KAT3) together then just tape off the > > one that I'm not using and let it float in there. I could even throw a > > connector with a short on the AUX RF connector when its not in use to > > make sure and completely ground out the floating cable (not sure that > > would really be needed but couldn't hurt right?) > > > > This is actually a good idea for anyone considering later adding the KRX3 > when first building your initial K3. It's much easier to install and route > the AUX RF connector and cable initially, even if you don't install the > KRX3. I believe the only caution is to secure the TMP connector so that the > shield cannot touch any active components. I taped my TMP cable to the > outer sheet metal enclosure for the KPA3. > > I don't recall the part number for the AUX RF TMP cable assembly normally > supplied with the KRX3 but Elecraft will know what you mean if you place an > order for one with your initial K3 order. > > 73, Bill > __ 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 AUX Ant
Appreciated... I've been off the reflector for a bit and just haven't been paying very close attention... Glad to hear there are no unforseen issues with that... On Mon, 2009-06-15 at 04:31 +0100, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: > lots of people have done that. > 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 > -- > Power is no substitute for Skill. > > On 15 Jun 2009, at 01:06, Brett Howard wrote: > > > I think for most normal operations I want to use the KAT3 port for the > > Aux antenna jack for my KRX3 but I'd like to have the option of using > > the AUX RF port without too much hassle. Does anyone see any reason > > why > > one would have any problems mounting the BNC jack and routing it and > > the > > other TMP cable (connected to the KAT3) together then just tape off > > the > > one that I'm not using and let it float in there. I could even > > throw a > > connector with a short on the AUX RF connector when its not in use to > > make sure and completely ground out the floating cable (not sure that > > would really be needed but couldn't hurt right?) > __ 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] new address
Due to the large amount of spam received at this email address, ( sheldonhow...@gmail.com) I will discontinue using this address immediately. I am requesting you, and a select number of other important correspondents, to change your database, directory, address book etc., and send all future email to:*dr*sheldonhow...@gmail.com Please note the added “dr”. Thank you, Sheldon Howard P.S. I will not read or respond to any email sent to this address as of now. Thank you for understanding. __ 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] On K3 crystal filter gain compensation (FLx GN)
wayne N6KR wrote: > And yes, there will be per-mode RX EQ in a future firmware revision. > Thanks for all the suggestions on this. > > As long as you're still reading suggestiosn on per-mode RX EQ for the future, I think it'd be really fascinating to see RX EQ combined with AGC for data modes. As Lyle KK7P points out here: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Overload-from-WYFR-td3077727.html#a3077784 " "The K3 blocking dynamic range is 20 to 30 dB better than PC-based SDRs." Digimode programs suffer the same fate as PC-based SDR, and have reduced dynamic range. Of course, you can use the K3's DSP and IF filters manually to block out QRM, but it would be really neat if there were a way to ask the K3 apply AGC in bins across the receive passband, instead of wholesale across the receive passband. Leigh/WA5ZNU __ 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 audio
Have you enabled all the wide roofing filters in CW mode? Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dennis Watkins Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 11:08 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] CW audio Hello list: I have a new kit #3109. Latest stuff (3.11). Can't seem to get the BW on CW to sound "open" like it is on SSB. Lsb or USB sound fine as in 2.7 kc of BW. When I switch to CW it sounds like it isn't any wider that 1.5 kc. I have screwed with the BW "low, hi cut", still doesn't sound like the full 2.7 kc BW is there. Any comments are welcome. (I can take it) Dennis W7JX #3109 __ 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] K-2 Blue Display
I'd like that option too... blue would be nice, or if it were an led backlit option, one could choose the color of led maybe? --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy _ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_QuickAdd_062009 __ 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] WTB 1.8Khz 8-pole Filter
Looking to get a 1.8Khz 8-pole filter if anyone has one they are looking to part with. Please email me directly... I'd buy it from Elecraft but they are out and I'd like to have it so that when i put in the KRX3 I just ordered from them will be 100% matching and ready to go for FD. Ever since I was a kid FD has always been my favorite day of the year! And hell I'm only 28 so most on this list would still call me a kid! Thanks much gentlemen ~Brett (KC7OTG) __ 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] TX blocked
We do fully support this through software. Email k3supp...@elecraft.com requesting the TX limit removal program. (Its a 'one-time' run program.) Please include your callsign and K3 s/n. It is the individual ham's responsibility for all rig modifications they make and to insure that they operate within their license limitations. 73, Eric WA6HHQ _..._ Petr Ourednik wrote: >> Hi Folks, >> How to unblock the TX in K3 for transimiting out of HAM freq ??? >> > > Ahoj, > > It's not possible to unblock TX outside the ham bands by h/w mod. > In my oppinion there is s/w lock in the standard firmware of the K3. > I can recommend to contact Elecraft support but I am not sure if the > unblocking K3 is in harmony with Elecraft policy. > > 73 - Petr, OK1RP > K3 #778 > > __ 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 Feature Request Using Fine/Coarse
Hi Bill and thanks for the reply. I'd like tuning as usual in 10 kHz steps, but would like to able to shut off the display of the 10Hz digit. Best regards, Dick - KA5KKT - -Original Message- I tune to Khz.zero's and then use the Fine/Coarse settings to accomplish what I think you are asking for. 73, Bill K9YEQ __ 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 power consumption
Hi Bill, If the sub receiver is installed but turned off, the K3's current consumption in receive mode should be around 1 to 1.2 amps depending on other installed options, supply voltage, etc. At 5 watts in transmit mode, current drain will be around 3 to 4 amps. A 15-watt solar panel would just keep up with RX current during the day. That may be adequate, but only if your battery has enough reserve to get you through planned night-time operation. The K3 will run down to as low as about 10 V without any stability issues, but I'd suggest swapping batteries at more like 11 V. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 15, 2009, at 2:15 PM, aa1o wrote: > Hi Wayne, > I would like to use my K3 for Field Day again this year. I have > installed the sub receiver and am concerned about my power budget. I > use a 15 watt solar panel to charge a battery and find that the K3 is > now drawing over an amp on receive. Is there any simple way to disable > or turn off the sub receiver? I am only going to use CW and 5watts > output. > 73, Bill AA1O > K3 287 > K2 1740 > --- 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 power consumption
Hi Wayne, I would like to use my K3 for Field Day again this year. I have installed the sub receiver and am concerned about my power budget. I use a 15 watt solar panel to charge a battery and find that the K3 is now drawing over an amp on receive. Is there any simple way to disable or turn off the sub receiver? I am only going to use CW and 5watts output. 73, Bill AA1O K3 287 K2 1740 __ 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 Feature Request Using Fine/Coarse
I tune to Khz.zero's and then use the Fine/Coarse settings to accomplish what I think you are asking for. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods ATS-3B -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Edward Dickinson, III Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 12:51 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Feature Request Experience has shown me that I can more easily tune to a desired frequency that is 'kHz.000' without the visual distraction of the 10Hz digit. Is it possible to create a setting whereby the 10Hz digit can be shut off from view as the 1Hz digit can be via the FINE button? E.g.. kHz.0 vs. kHz.00 or kHz.000. Best regards, Dick - KA5KKT __ 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 Rx EQ
Wayne, Oh so quickly the forecast comes true may I eat humble pie regarding the earlier comments about features. A separate RX EQ for CW and SSB might be really useful. I listen to CW with a low pitch close to 310 Hz and being able to further attenuate high frequencies above 800 Hz might be agreeable to my ears but of course I would not want to be constantly adjusting this setting when I switch to listening on SSB. You guys are good. 73 Doug EI2CN __ 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 SSB Monitor Suggestion
> Igor Sokolov wrote: >>> My issue is that I use SPKR+PH most of the time, so I can listen >>> having to have my headset on, but put it on when I want to transmit. >>> Ideally, I'd like to get the monitor audio in the headphones only, and >>> not in the external speakers (which produces feedback). As it is, I have >>> to remember to either turn SPKR+PH off, or turn the monitor level down. >>> >>> ~Iain / N6ML >> No No No! Leave the monitor going into speakers as it is. I use speakers >> socket on the rear panel for the headphones for referee in WRTC like >> competition. The referee supposed to be able to hear what I transmit. > > So plug one set of headphones in the front and the other in the back, > or just a 'Y' splitter but I'd envisaged it being a configurable > option, if it's even feasible at all. I do not want no connections in the front at all. I need clear access to the front panel 48 hours of the contest. On the other hand using separate AF amp for the referee makes sure that in case some short circuit happens in his headphones I will not loose audio in mine. This is very well thought out in K3. 73, Igor UA9CDC __ 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] On K3 crystal filter gain compensation (FLx GN)
Lately there has been some discussion about how much gain to add when compensating for loss in the K3's individual crystal filters. The general guideline is "as little as possible." I'd suggest starting with 0 and working up to as high as a few dB only if it seems necessary. Narrow bandwidths themselves create a psychoacoustic "gain" effect, so you don't really have to make up for the entire loss relative to wide filters. Also, excessive gain can in extreme cases worsen the performance of DSP signal processing, such as noise reduction (NR). Finally, AGC tends to flatten signal amplitudes in general, further reducing the need for per-filter compensation. While I'm on this topic, I'd also like to suggest using a minimum of both RX and TX EQ. The '0' levels were carefully determined empirically, and in most cases the optimal values will be well below the maximum range provided. Unless you have an aural sensitivity issue in some pitch range, or a serious mic deficiency, I'd stay between +/- 6 dB. As with filter gain settings, excessive values can result in adverse interaction with the DSP. And yes, there will be per-mode RX EQ in a future firmware revision. Thanks for all the suggestions on 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] K3 SSB Monitor Suggestion
One of the complaints regarding the Orion 2 was that it took an engineer to use it. A good friend was advised by a top operator in ARRL that he might better consider a PRO 3 than the Orion 2 which was too complex. The idea that the Orion 2 was to complicated is a falsehood but the rig took time to learn. This is also true for the K3 and maybe even more so. I noted in the past week a new K3 being sold because it was too complex for the owner. I have at times wondered why my K3 was not transmitting only to find that inadvertently some menu item had been changed. We have all seen similar problems on this reflector. Elecraft has done a fine job but it is hard to satisfy us all and I sympathize with the design dilemmas Elecrafter face. Next week I may be looking for another feature so I hope you forget what EI2CN has written by then. 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Grant Youngman Sent: 15 June 2009 18:51 To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB Monitor Suggestion It seems to be the way of life that one person's requirement to "add more salt" run's head long into another's view that "it's quite salty enough". With so many cooks suggesting new seasonings, it's a wonder the Elecraft team has kept the soup flavored so well :-) Grant/NQ5T __ 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 SSB Monitor Suggestion
Igor Sokolov wrote: >> My issue is that I use SPKR+PH most of the time, so I can listen >> having to have my headset on, but put it on when I want to transmit. >> Ideally, I'd like to get the monitor audio in the headphones only, and >> not in the external speakers (which produces feedback). As it is, I have >> to remember to either turn SPKR+PH off, or turn the monitor level down. >> >> ~Iain / N6ML > No No No! Leave the monitor going into speakers as it is. I use speakers > socket on the rear panel for the headphones for referee in WRTC like > competition. The referee supposed to be able to hear what I transmit. So plug one set of headphones in the front and the other in the back, or just a 'Y' splitter but I'd envisaged it being a configurable option, if it's even feasible at all. > Frankly I do not understand all that feedback issue. There is feedback > when the speaker is on. Then I turn SPKT+PH of with one of the > programmable buttons and there is no feedback at all. That's what I do, but I often forget. [snip] > Having said that one is > probably not contesting with such an arrangement and therefore has > plenty of time to just turn the monitor volume down. After embarrassing oneself by transmitting a blast of feedback... ~Iain / N6ML __ 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 SSB Monitor Suggestion
It seems to be the way of life that one person's requirement to "add more salt" run's head long into another's view that "it's quite salty enough". With so many cooks suggesting new seasonings, it's a wonder the Elecraft team has kept the soup flavored so well :-) Grant/NQ5T On Jun 15, 2009, at 12:43 PM, Igor Sokolov wrote: >> My issue is that I use SPKR+PH most of the time, so I can listen >> having to have my headset on, but put it on when I want to transmit. >> Ideally, I'd like to get the monitor audio in the headphones only, >> and >> not in the external speakers (which produces feedback). As it is, I >> have >> to remember to either turn SPKR+PH off, or turn the monitor level >> down. >> >>~Iain / N6ML > No No No! Leave the monitor going into speakers as it is. I use > speakers > socket on the rear panel for the headphones for referee in WRTC like __ 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 Feature Request
Experience has shown me that I can more easily tune to a desired frequency that is 'kHz.000' without the visual distraction of the 10Hz digit. Is it possible to create a setting whereby the 10Hz digit can be shut off from view as the 1Hz digit can be via the FINE button? E.g.. kHz.0 vs. kHz.00 or kHz.000. Best regards, Dick - KA5KKT __ 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 SSB Monitor Suggestion
> My issue is that I use SPKR+PH most of the time, so I can listen > having to have my headset on, but put it on when I want to transmit. > Ideally, I'd like to get the monitor audio in the headphones only, and > not in the external speakers (which produces feedback). As it is, I have > to remember to either turn SPKR+PH off, or turn the monitor level down. > > ~Iain / N6ML No No No! Leave the monitor going into speakers as it is. I use speakers socket on the rear panel for the headphones for referee in WRTC like competition. The referee supposed to be able to hear what I transmit. Frankly I do not understand all that feedback issue. There is feedback when the speaker is on. Then I turn SPKT+PH of with one of the programmable buttons and there is no feedback at all. Or do you mean that someone can keep monitor level so high that it find its way from the headphones into the mike? I don't believe it. I admit having some button to switch monitor off can be convenient if one routinely uses speaker for RX and desk top microphone for TX. Having said that one is probably not contesting with such an arrangement and therefore has plenty of time to just turn the monitor volume down. 73, Igor UA9CDC __ 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 Overload from WYFR
Hi Steve. Apparently there has been a problem with the messages to me from the LP-PAN Yahoo Group, so this digest is the first I am aware of your post. Sorry about that. I think it has been resolved now. It sounds like you may have to check your gain setting in LP-PAN, as well as the input level on your sound card. LP-PAN should easily be able to handle S9 + 60dB when set properly. What is the noise floor you are seeing on other bands? Do you have the K3 buffer mod installed? If so, you may need to remove it, or add a pad between the K3 and LP-PAN. Where do you have the gain pot in LP-PAN set? It should be set for minimum in your case. If you turn the input level of the sound card way down, do you still see the clipping? If so, you need to reduce the gain setting in LP-PAN. The first step in solving this is determine where the clipping is happening (K3, LP-PAN or sound card). 73, Larry N8LP Steve Ellington wrote: > > A photo (40 meter Overload) has been uploaded to the file section of the > LP-PAN Yahoo Group. This photo is a screen capture from PowerSDR-IF > showing > WYFR at 6985Khz and the resulting images on either side of the carrier. > The > K3's preamp was off. Turning on ATTN reduces the levels somewhat but the > images are still present. These images can be seen on PowerSDR all the way > up to about 7080kHz while WYFR is transmitting however, tuning the K3's > VFO > to 7030kHz or above eliminates all signs of these images. Buckshot > (distorted bits of modulation) can be heard up to about 7015Khz. > The images shown seem to be generated by the LP-PAN. Clicking on them > moves > them elsewhere and they cannot be heard. Other than the buckshot at the > low > end of 40 meters, audible reception seems to be unaffected however LP-PAN > is > rendered unusable during the evenings. > WYFR is located in Okeechobee, Florida, 631 miles from my QTH in NC. > Naturally their signal is very strong, 60db+ over S9. The antenna used > here > is a 200ft doublet, ladder line and tuner. > Here are my questions and concerns: > 1. Is it normal to expect the K3's front end to overload under these > conditions? > 2. Is it normal for LP-Pan to be rendered useless by strong BC stations > outside the ham bands like this? > 3. Do you think this could be caused by any defect in the K3 or station > configuration? > 4. What kind, if any, outboard filter would help? The internal or external > tuner has no effect (in or out of circuit). > 5. Is anyone else experiencing such an overload? > I'm just trying to pin down exactly where the problem is. It appears that > the front end in the K3 is allowing too strong of a signal to hit the > LP-PAN > then the K3's roofing filters do their job to protect the K3's DSP. > I have become rather addicted to the LP-PAN. I can't tell how many times I > have though the band was dead after carefully tuning but a quick glance at > the screen reveals several stations! > If you are not subscribed to the LP-PAN group, you may view the photo > here: > http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd260/n4lq/wyfr.jpg > > 73 Steve N4LQ > > n...@carolina.rr.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-Overload-from-WYFR-tp3077727p3081584.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 SSB Monitor Suggestion
Another vote for this feature request. It seems it should be feasible to add a MENU:MONITOR On/Off toggle, which could then be applied to one of the programmable function buttons. Of course Wayne has a list as long as his arm of "little things" like this, so don't expect it overnight, but if there's enough interest, we've seen what can happen :) BTW, monitor level is stored separately for SSB vs CW, so once you have each mode setup, there shouldn't be any issue with switching back and forth. My issue is that I use SPKR+PH most of the time, so I can listen without having to have my headset on, but put it on when I want to transmit. Ideally, I'd like to get the monitor audio in the headphones only, and not in the external speakers (which produces feedback). As it is, I have to remember to either turn SPKR+PH off, or turn the monitor level down. ~Iain / N6ML Harris Leck wrote: > I agree, this is a missing feature. Harris K9RJ > > --- On Sun, 6/14/09, Ed Schuller wrote: > > From: Ed Schuller > Subject: [Elecraft] K3 SSB Monitor Suggestion > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Sunday, June 14, 2009, 3:28 PM > > I'm normally on CW, and the only SSB activity here is in contests, when I use > headphones and the attached boom mic. I thought I would try 6M in the VHF > contest today, and plugged in a hand mic. The blast of feedback reminded me > to turn off the monitor. But there isn't a button for that - as everyone > knows, you have to punch the monitor knob and turn the level down to zero. It > would nice to have a button somewhere (even one that is user programmed) that > could turn the monitor on/off, rather than messing with the level control > (which could then be left at its setting of choice). > > 73, > Ed - K6CTA > __ > 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] KRX3 AUX Ant
On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 12:10 PM, WILLIS COOKE wrote: > > But, you don't get the BNC connector and cable until you get the KRX3. Which is why I said: > I don't recall the part number for the AUX RF TMP cable > > assembly normally > > supplied with the KRX3 but Elecraft will know what you mean > > if you place an > > order for one with your initial K3 order. Of course it can be installed after initial assembly...it's just easier in the initial build. 73, Bill W4ZV __ 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 translator for the white sticker
That is a very interesting project, and I am sure you really enjoyed creating the box. The KRC2ACC is expressly designed for this purpose. It reports almost all K2 information through CW, and has many key functions to let the op know just what is going on with the K2 and to maintain better control of the radio. We worked very closely with blind hams in its design, learning quite a bit from these great folks along the way. Of course, like its brother the KRC2, it can also perform antenna selection. Sounds like there are multiple ways to help folks use their Elecraft radios! Jack Brindle, W6FB Elecraft Engineering On Jun 15, 2009, at 7:34 AM, Peter, DL2FI wrote: > One of my HAM friends is white sticker. He would be happy to get a > K2 usable > for portable operation without any PC. I posted his problem to the > German > QRP Forum, asking for help. My idea was to get an ASCII / CW > Interface KISS, > the number of keys kept as low as possible. > > Norbert DK6NF very fast designed a little box containing an Atmel > Processor > which translates the ASCII IN/OUT of the K2 into CW code. Not all the > possible commands, but at least the minimum information a blind OP > needs to > know where he starts. > > Only 4 keys: > 1. sets VFO to A, responding an A in CW > 2. Responding with VFO Frequency > 3. Responding the Mode L / U / C and CR for CW Reverse > 4. Responding the power > > > Because I am sure this little translator would be helpful for some > of our US > Fellow QRPers as well, I post this info to let you participate the > discussion. > > Do this Information make sense, or do you mean we need additional > information. (which would cause more keys) > > 72/3 de Peter, DL2FI > > __ > 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] KRX3 AUX Ant
But, you don't get the BNC connector and cable until you get the KRX3. I don't remember having any trouble routing the cable when I installed the KRX3 months after building the K3. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Mon, 6/15/09, Bill W4ZV wrote: > From: Bill W4ZV > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 AUX Ant > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Monday, June 15, 2009, 8:52 AM > > > > Brett Howard wrote: > > > > I think for most normal operations I want to use the > KAT3 port for the > > Aux antenna jack for my KRX3 but I'd like to have the > option of using > > the AUX RF port without too much hassle. Does > anyone see any reason why > > one would have any problems mounting the BNC jack and > routing it and the > > other TMP cable (connected to the KAT3) together then > just tape off the > > one that I'm not using and let it float in > there. I could even throw a > > connector with a short on the AUX RF connector when > its not in use to > > make sure and completely ground out the floating cable > (not sure that > > would really be needed but couldn't hurt right?) > > > > This is actually a good idea for anyone considering later > adding the KRX3 > when first building your initial K3. It's much easier > to install and route > the AUX RF connector and cable initially, even if you don't > install the > KRX3. I believe the only caution is to secure the TMP > connector so that the > shield cannot touch any active components. I taped my > TMP cable to the > outer sheet metal enclosure for the KPA3. > > I don't recall the part number for the AUX RF TMP cable > assembly normally > supplied with the KRX3 but Elecraft will know what you mean > if you place an > order for one with your initial K3 order. > > 73, Bill > > -- > View this message in context: > http://n2.nabble.com/KRX3-AUX-Ant-tp3077662p3081041.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] KRX3 AUX Ant
Brett Howard wrote: > > I think for most normal operations I want to use the KAT3 port for the > Aux antenna jack for my KRX3 but I'd like to have the option of using > the AUX RF port without too much hassle. Does anyone see any reason why > one would have any problems mounting the BNC jack and routing it and the > other TMP cable (connected to the KAT3) together then just tape off the > one that I'm not using and let it float in there. I could even throw a > connector with a short on the AUX RF connector when its not in use to > make sure and completely ground out the floating cable (not sure that > would really be needed but couldn't hurt right?) > This is actually a good idea for anyone considering later adding the KRX3 when first building your initial K3. It's much easier to install and route the AUX RF connector and cable initially, even if you don't install the KRX3. I believe the only caution is to secure the TMP connector so that the shield cannot touch any active components. I taped my TMP cable to the outer sheet metal enclosure for the KPA3. I don't recall the part number for the AUX RF TMP cable assembly normally supplied with the KRX3 but Elecraft will know what you mean if you place an order for one with your initial K3 order. 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KRX3-AUX-Ant-tp3077662p3081041.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 translator for the white sticker
One of my HAM friends is white sticker. He would be happy to get a K2 usable for portable operation without any PC. I posted his problem to the German QRP Forum, asking for help. My idea was to get an ASCII / CW Interface KISS, the number of keys kept as low as possible. Norbert DK6NF very fast designed a little box containing an Atmel Processor which translates the ASCII IN/OUT of the K2 into CW code. Not all the possible commands, but at least the minimum information a blind OP needs to know where he starts. Only 4 keys: 1. sets VFO to A, responding an A in CW 2. Responding with VFO Frequency 3. Responding the Mode L / U / C and CR for CW Reverse 4. Responding the power Because I am sure this little translator would be helpful for some of our US Fellow QRPers as well, I post this info to let you participate the discussion. Do this Information make sense, or do you mean we need additional information. (which would cause more keys) 72/3 de Peter, DL2FI __ 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] K-2 Blue Display
I would be interested in converting the display in my K-2 to the now popular blue display available in many radios, including the vintage Drake line as well as some of the modern transceivers. Anyone try this yet? Where did you find the parts? Many thanks, and I enjoy reading the helpful posts on the Reflector. KM4VX Ron Cerra ronce...@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You. __ 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] [LP-PAN] Re: K3 Overload from WYFR
Steve, Although a long shot, among the possible causes of your problem is a defective roofing filter, defective in terms of signal handling capability but otherwise OK. To eliminate this possibility, have you tried switching roofing filters with the LP-Pan disconnected? 73, Geoff GM4ESD - Original Message - Steve Ellington" To: ; "'Elecraft Reflector'" Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 2:37 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [LP-PAN] Re: K3 Overload from WYFR > Thanks for the tip. I disconnected the LP-Pan and didn't notice any > difference in the buckshot level. I really can't judge what the S meter is > telling me due to QRN etc. but when ATT is engaged, the QRN drops down > somewhat but the buckshot actually comes through more clearly. > Steve Ellington > n...@carolina.rr.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] SS Amps
And remote operation so the amp doesn't have to be in the shack like an Acom 2000A. Saves on heat and space in the shack. N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Miller KG0KP Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 12:55 AM To: Bill Miner; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] SS Amps All in good time. Some things can't be rushed. Most things shouldn't be rushed. I would rather wait and have it be the best. There is a lot of competition in some of these products and "we" don't want to be an "also ran". How do you pick your market slot? Inexpensive? Most features? Or somewhere in between? Can you create an amp that will satisy everybody? I don't think so. I would figure an Elecraft SS amp would be microprocessor controlled. OK, now we have input frequency display?, automatic band detection and changing, built in automatic tuning, LOTS of memories, full metering, SWR, Power, band, antenna selection. Built in automatically selected dummy load during antenna tuning. AND all for that for $999. I think amps are like wives - they are all different and you are not likely to get one that has or does everything on your list. But, maybe Wayne can add it. 73, de Jim KG0KP >Gee, I wonder why Wayne doesn't seem to have time to finish up some >projects like the Linear Amps :-) > >Bill - K6WLM - Original Message - From: "Bill Miner" To: Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 11:04 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SSB to CW automatic VFO offset >You guys are amazing. Nowhere else can somebody wish his radio would do >something and have it come true. >THANKS es 73, de Jim KG0KP __ 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 Overload from WYFR
> Further to Joe's suggestion: I've heard of a strong local signal being > rectified in rusty guttering giving problems to a beam in just one > direction. Took years to find that one. Reminds me of something which happened many years ago here in Southern Germany. The interference monitoring and abatement service (at the time they were part of the German Post Office) received several complaints about TVI. The nearest ham was about 2km distant and when they checked his transmitter, the signal was clean. When they measured at the TV receiver there was a large harmonic on the same frequency as one of the TV stations. It turned out that one of the ham's neighbours had a narrow band, high gain television reception Yagi pointing towards the 2km distant TV. It turned out that there was some oxidation at the feed point of the Yagi, which acted as a diode. As you can imagine, this is the very short version of this true story. vy 73 de toby, DD5FZ __ 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] TX blocked
We should remember that K3 sells globally and a transmitter which could work outside the amateur bands might cause problems in some countries. It is my understanding that even as things stand Thailand will not allow the use of the K3 by their amateurs. Lets not forget that the FCC limits the receive frequency range for some scanners and HTs so as to keep them off certain critical frequencies including wireless phones. Mean while the K3 is a wonderful radio. 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Petr Ourednik Sent: 15 June 2009 09:34 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] TX blocked >Hi Folks, >How to unblock the TX in K3 for transimiting out of HAM freq ??? Ahoj, It's not possible to unblock TX outside the ham bands by h/w mod. In my oppinion there is s/w lock in the standard firmware of the K3. I can recommend to contact Elecraft support but I am not sure if the unblocking K3 is in harmony with Elecraft policy. 73 - Petr, OK1RP K3 #778 __ 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] TX blocked
>Hi Folks, >How to unblock the TX in K3 for transimiting out of HAM freq ??? Ahoj, It's not possible to unblock TX outside the ham bands by h/w mod. In my oppinion there is s/w lock in the standard firmware of the K3. I can recommend to contact Elecraft support but I am not sure if the unblocking K3 is in harmony with Elecraft policy. 73 - Petr, OK1RP K3 #778 __ 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
