[Elecraft] K3 latest firmware
I have just loaded the latest firmware. The NR is certainly different and appears to be a big improvement although at aggressive settings the audio output is very attenuated. There is another effect which doesn't seem to have been published. That is the maximum output that can be set by the power control is now 110 watts instead of 120 watts. Has anyone else noticed this or is it confined to my K3 ? 73 Barry Simpson VK2BJ __ 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 latest firmware
Barry, The power dropped to 110W with the previous public beta I think, in the interest of spectral purity as I recall. 73 Stephen G4SJP K3 #980 On 13/08/2009 12:10, Barry Simpson vk...@optusnet.com.au wrote: I have just loaded the latest firmware. The NR is certainly different and appears to be a big improvement although at aggressive settings the audio output is very attenuated. There is another effect which doesn't seem to have been published. That is the maximum output that can be set by the power control is now 110 watts instead of 120 watts. Has anyone else noticed this or is it confined to my K3 ? 73 Barry Simpson VK2BJ __ 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: New Utility: S-meter calibration
I have just completed a full recalibration of Power and the new S-meter calibration with successful results. I am most impressive. One query though... Using the SG1 to generate a 1uV and 50uV signal source on 7040kHz, after calibration I find that the S-meter reads S9+5db with 50uV and S4 with 1uV. This is with both the main RX and the Sub RX. Is that what others find? Also, Dick, would it be possible in a future utility release, to go straight to the Sub-RX calibration without having to do the Main RX first? Many thanks for an excellent program. 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- __ 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: New Utility: S-meter calibration
I don't think most of us need this function. Mine K3 S meter is good enough. See the following table for my K3: uV S meter dBm(from) S meter dBm(to) 50 S9 -77 S9 -72 25 S8 -71 S9+5 -67 12 S7 -66 S9+10 -63 6 S6 -62 S9+15 -58 3 S5 -57 S9+20 -55 2 S4 -54 S9+25 -53 1 S3 -52 S9+30 -48 0.9 S3 -47 S9+35 -42 0.8 S3 -44 S9+40 -41 0.7 S3 -40 S9+45 -37 0.6 S2 -36 S9+50 -34 0.5 S2 -33 S9+55 0.4 S2 -32 S9+60 0.3 S1 0.2 S1 0.15 S1 0.1 S0 73 DE BA4RF/David On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 8:07 PM, David Pratt da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.ukwrote: I have just completed a full recalibration of Power and the new S-meter calibration with successful results. I am most impressive. One query though... Using the SG1 to generate a 1uV and 50uV signal source on 7040kHz, after calibration I find that the S-meter reads S9+5db with 50uV and S4 with 1uV. This is with both the main RX and the Sub RX. Is that what others find? Also, Dick, would it be possible in a future utility release, to go straight to the Sub-RX calibration without having to do the Main RX first? Many thanks for an excellent program. 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- __ 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 latest firmware
Barry, the power level was dropped to 110 some time ago. Also, F3-4 and F4-4 are for instances of high signal ratio and noise; i.e. strong S9+ signals with high noise levels. It is still recommended to Use F1 and F2 settings for the best results. 73 de James K2QI On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 7:10 AM, Barry Simpson vk...@optusnet.com.auwrote: I have just loaded the latest firmware. The NR is certainly different and appears to be a big improvement although at aggressive settings the audio output is very attenuated. There is another effect which doesn't seem to have been published. That is the maximum output that can be set by the power control is now 110 watts instead of 120 watts. Has anyone else noticed this or is it confined to my K3 ? 73 Barry Simpson VK2BJ __ 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: New Utility: S-meter calibration
One query though... Using the SG1 to generate a 1uV and 50uV signal source on 7040kHz, after calibration I find that the S-meter reads S9+5db with 50uV and S4 with 1uV. This is with both the main RX and the Sub RX. Is that what others find? This is not uncommon. The calibration is currently the decision point, so reducing the signal 1 dB or less would move it down on the S Meter display. Also, Dick, would it be possible in a future utility release, to go straight to the Sub-RX calibration without having to do the Main RX first? Just click Next and skip through the main calibration. You don't have to do it. 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] RF Calibrate
I used the new RF Calibration feature of the K3 utility this morning. I calibrated both main and sub receivers. My S-meter now reads S9 at 50 uV with ATT on, PRE off. I am not sure if that was the intended result or not. Since I normally operate this way it works for me. I am not set up with S meter in normal mode, not absolute... Mike Scott - AE6WA Tarzana, CA (DM04 / near LA) NAQCC 3535 K3-100 #508 / KX1 #1311 __ 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 Wayne Eric!
If this up coming product is as GOOD as the K3 has been (ser.2406) then I'll stand in line to purchase ONEPRONTO! Whoa Nellie! Jim/nn6ee ** Sent: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:40:53 -0700 Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 Panadapter Sneak Peek this Saturday We'll have a P3 Panadapter (or two) with us this weekend at the Santa Barbara hamfest. The firmware is still in development, but we'll have working spectral and waterfall displays, etc. The P3 is fully integrated with the K3, and stand-alone (no computer needed). It's the same height and depth as the K3, and about 6 wide -- plenty of extra room inside for a power supply, battery, or other accessories. The display is fast and bright, with a very wide viewing angle. Come check it out if you can. For information on the hamfest, see: http://www.elecraft.com/hamfests/2009__arrl_sw_santa_barbara.htm 73, Wayne, N6KR Eric, WA6HHQ __ 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] HD15 Y for splitting K3 ACC
Lyle, I just ordered the brksd15hdmc DB15HD Slim Male Breakout Board as it reads and appears to be exactly what I need to use for the K3 Aux connection for FSK operation. Thank you for posting the information. - Tony, N3ME - -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lyle Johnson Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 15:58 PM To: Chuck - AE4CW Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HD15 Y for splitting K3 ACC Is anyone offering a breakout box for the K3 accessory connector? I use this one: URL:http://www.winfordeng.com/products/brk15hd.php and I see they now have this one: URL:http://www.winfordeng.com/products/brksd15hd.php No connection to this company, YMMV, ... 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.406 / Virus Database: 270.13.49/2295 - Release Date: 08/10/09 18:19:00 __ 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] Shift 0.1
On Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:12:29 -0500, Mike K5NU wrote: Also when changing the shift settings, the radio goes to a narrower filter automatically as the change takes place. I guess that is how it is supposed to be. That won't bother me unless I end up having to frequently switch back and forth between the 0.1 and 0.5 option in the Config menu. Regarding that... The SHIFT range is also reduced when the 10 Hz step is selected, which means you probably will want to change between the 0.1 setting and the 0.5 setting depending on whether you are using a narrow or wide filter width. Could this be made to be automatic? I.e., when wider filter widths are chosen the 50 Hz step would be automatically selected; when narrow filter widths are chosen the 10 Hz step would automatically come into force. That would be a lot more convenient. (I am assuming nobody needs, for example, a 10Hz SHIFT step when they are using a 2.5 KHz WIDTH setting...) 73, Drew AF2Z __ 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 FIRMWARE, Rev. 3.25: Improved NR, 10-Hz SHIFT steps, Received CW WPM display, VFO noise reduction, etc.
wayne burdick wrote: * 10-HZ PASSBAND SHIFT STEPS (EXPERIMENTAL): If CONFIG:PB CTRL is set to SHIFT=.01 for a given operating mode, the SHIFT control will provide .01 kHz (10 Hz) steps rather than the original .05 kHz (50 Hz). Especially useful with narrow filter bandwidths. This feature is experimental and has some limitations at present: Applies to CW and DATA only; LOCUT/HICUT cannot be used when 10-Hz SHIFT steps are in effect; WIDTH steps remain 50 Hz in all cases. Not compatible with spur removal function yet (CONFIG: SIG RMV); signals mapped out may reappear. Thanks Wayne, This is a welcome feature for PSK31 ops, I often shift and narrow the passband to center on a signal when conditions are poor or there are a lot of strong signals on the waterfall. Having the 10 Hz resolution really helps. But... (there's always a but, isn't there? ;-) ) When set to 10 Hz steps, the range of the passband shift range is greatly reduced -- 1.28 to 1.72, as opposed to 0.40 to 2.20 when set to 50 Hz steps. Hope this will be corrected in the final release version. 73, Paul WW2PT -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-FIRMWARE%2C-Rev.-3.25%3A--Improved-NR%2C-10-Hz-SHIFT-steps%2C-Received-CW-WPM-display%2C-VFO-noise-reduction%2C-etc.-tp3433559p3438913.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] W2 Watt Meter
I'm also anxious to see the manual. N5GE wrote: How soon will we be able to download the W2 manual so we can see the back of the unit and read about how it will work. Tom, N5GE n...@n5ge.com K3 #806, K3 #1055, PR6, XV144, XV432, KRC2, W1 and other small kits. 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 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/W2-Watt-Meter-tp3434702p3439211.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] P3 Extra Space...
...perhaps a 2 meter amp. 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] P3 Critics
It is amazing to me how there can be so much criticism of the P3 before it has even been put into production and released for sale The P3 is fully integrated with the K3, and stand-alone (no computer needed). It's the same height and depth as the K3, and about 6 wide -- plenty of extra room inside for a power supply, battery, or other accessories. The display is fast and bright, with a very wide viewing angle. 73, Wayne, N6KR Eric, WA6HHQ THANKS Wayne and Eric. That is just exactly what I was hoping for. Sounds PERFECT. Can't wait to get one! 73, Bill - K6WLM KX1 K2 K3/100 The following is a quote from a recent eHam review: Which brings me to another issue. While I commend Elecraft for its customer service, it appears that the K3 is now being designed to satisfy the squeaky wheels on the reflector. There seems to be a large number of owners who want a custom radio, and will stop at nothing in order to get the company to change the firmware so it suits their individual tastes. It seems as though the firmware beta changes are arriving more and more frequently. This is both good and bad. While it is nice to see the improvements, I think that it is getting to be a little overwhelming (and wonder about the utility of many of the improvements). It appears that many are to simply satisfy the vocal minority. I'd rather see Elecraft survey its entire user base as to what things might be changed, rather than the (highly) vocal few that populate the reflector. __ 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] P3 Critics
At 11:17 AM 13/08/09, you wrote: It is amazing to me how there can be so much criticism of the P3 before it has even been put into production and released for sale I agree, we should at least wait until the knob debate has completed. k7up __ 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] PB=.01
I also see and hear the emphasized low-frequency audio response when I configure pass band shift to 10 Hz steps. The audio actually sounds much fuller. In CW mode, filter set for 2.7 KHz there is a clear audio roll off below 300 Hz. With Shift = .01 and filter set for 2.7 KHz that roll off shoulder moves down to 50 Hz. The two lower equalizer bands actually have control now. Since the K3 can clearly process audio down to 50 Hz, can we have it available in all modes? Those who don't want it can equalize it out. Mike Scott - AE6WA Tarzana, CA (DM04 / near LA) NAQCC 3535 K3-100 #508 / KX1 #1311 __ 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] P3 Critics
I understand the sentiment, but Elecraft does want to hear the good and the bad. This is what makes them different. As they have aptly stated, they are big boys (no slight meant to lisa ans company) and they can take. I look forward to a panadaptor in most any iteration. I haven't seen one since I worked on them on B52G/H's. David Wilburn NM4M Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Bill Miner w...@yahoo.com Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:17:45 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] P3 Critics It is amazing to me how there can be so much criticism of the P3 before it has even been put into production and released for sale The P3 is fully integrated with the K3, and stand-alone (no computer needed). It's the same height and depth as the K3, and about 6 wide -- plenty of extra room inside for a power supply, battery, or other accessories. The display is fast and bright, with a very wide viewing angle. 73, Wayne, N6KR Eric, WA6HHQ THANKS Wayne and Eric. That is just exactly what I was hoping for. Sounds PERFECT. Can't wait to get one! 73, Bill - K6WLM KX1 K2 K3/100 The following is a quote from a recent eHam review: Which brings me to another issue. While I commend Elecraft for its customer service, it appears that the K3 is now being designed to satisfy the squeaky wheels on the reflector. There seems to be a large number of owners who want a custom radio, and will stop at nothing in order to get the company to change the firmware so it suits their individual tastes. It seems as though the firmware beta changes are arriving more and more frequently. This is both good and bad. While it is nice to see the improvements, I think that it is getting to be a little overwhelming (and wonder about the utility of many of the improvements). It appears that many are to simply satisfy the vocal minority. I'd rather see Elecraft survey its entire user base as to what things might be changed, rather than the (highly) vocal few that populate the reflector. __ 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 monitor request
It is always interesting to see the new iterations of the K3 firmware. I imagine that the good news is that the designers continue to find areas of improvement. Obviously, there are some items that are of more interest to some than others. Some of the changes seem, at least to me, to be more esoteric than others. In fact, there are times when I get the impression that is part of the challenge to the designers - as in let's see if we can do this. In any event, here is (again) a mundane and simple request - a menu item that turns the monitor on or off. This could then be assigned to a user programmable button. It would certainly make things more convenient when operating the radio. 73, Ed K6CTA via iPhone __ 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] P3 Critics
Just curious ... in your mind, how useful is criticism AFTER the form/fit/function has been completely finalized and the equipment is already in stock? In the absence of any other way to offer an input during the concept or development process (Elecraft doesn't appear to have a defined process for market research), it seems to me that feedback immediately after the preliminary announcement ... as Wayne stated, while there still might be an opportunity for modification ... would be more valuable to the company than having potential customers simply make an alternative choice later. 73, Dave AB7E --Original Mail-- From: Bill Miner w...@yahoo.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:17:45 -0700 PDT Subject: [Elecraft] P3 Critics It is amazing to me how there can be so much criticism of the P3 before it has even been put into production and released for sale __ 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] P3 Critics
Sad to say, but none of us has THAT long! 8-) 73 - Ken, VE3HLS I agree, we should at least wait until the knob debate has completed. k7up __ 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] P3 Critics
Now that knob debate comment was funny. On a more serious note, I'd have to agree with the critics. The P3 isn't worth my time unless it has an espresso maker built in along with a 2m amplifier. Oh, it also has to be able to give me a massage, take the kids to school, pick up my dry cleaning, and wash the car. And Wayne, if you're listening; please make sure it has a Work/Career button somewhere on it, so that way I can press it and it will go to the office for me. 73 de James K2QI On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 2:18 PM, Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.comwrote: Sad to say, but none of us has THAT long! 8-) 73 - Ken, VE3HLS I agree, we should at least wait until the knob debate has completed. k7up __ 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] P3 Critics
Ditto on the comments. I have never had the pleasure of a Panadpter and look forward to its release. Bill K9yeq -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of dave.wilb...@verizon.net Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 1:11 PM To: Bill Miner; elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Critics I understand the sentiment, but Elecraft does want to hear the good and the bad. This is what makes them different. As they have aptly stated, they are big boys (no slight meant to lisa ans company) and they can take. I look forward to a panadaptor in most any iteration. I haven't seen one since I worked on them on B52G/H's. David Wilburn NM4M Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Bill Miner w...@yahoo.com Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:17:45 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] P3 Critics It is amazing to me how there can be so much criticism of the P3 before it has even been put into production and released for sale The P3 is fully integrated with the K3, and stand-alone (no computer needed). It's the same height and depth as the K3, and about 6 wide -- plenty of extra room inside for a power supply, battery, or other accessories. The display is fast and bright, with a very wide viewing angle. 73, Wayne, N6KR Eric, WA6HHQ THANKS Wayne and Eric. That is just exactly what I was hoping for. Sounds PERFECT. Can't wait to get one! 73, Bill - K6WLM KX1 K2 K3/100 The following is a quote from a recent eHam review: Which brings me to another issue. While I commend Elecraft for its customer service, it appears that the K3 is now being designed to satisfy the squeaky wheels on the reflector. There seems to be a large number of owners who want a custom radio, and will stop at nothing in order to get the company to change the firmware so it suits their individual tastes. It seems as though the firmware beta changes are arriving more and more frequently. This is both good and bad. While it is nice to see the improvements, I think that it is getting to be a little overwhelming (and wonder about the utility of many of the improvements). It appears that many are to simply satisfy the vocal minority. I'd rather see Elecraft survey its entire user base as to what things might be changed, rather than the (highly) vocal few that populate the reflector. __ 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 FIRMWARE, Rev. 3.25: Improved NR, 10-Hz SHIFT steps, Received CW WPM display, VFO noise reduction, etc.
Is there a way to determine if the software is properly detecting the extreme signal RX protection wire other than injecting an extreme signal and seeing if it turns off the preamp? ~Brett On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 12:49 PM, wayne burdickn...@elecraft.com wrote: K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.25 (with DSP rev. 2.21) is now available. There are several new features and significant improvements in this revision; see release notes below. Please send problem reports to k3supp...@elecraft.com. Beta firmware load instructions can be found at http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 3.25 / DSP 2.21, 8-11-2009 New Features: * NOISE REDUCTION (NR) IMPROVEMENTS: Our new NR algorithm has less impact on signal strength, and should no longer make some weak signals “disappear” due to over-processing. We may fine-tune the algorithm in future releases, based on operator evaluation, but we’ve have good reports from early testers. * VFO TUNING NOISE REDUCTION: Some operators have reported hearing noise on 60, 10, or 6 meters when tuning the VFO under very quiet conditions. If you experience this, try the following: In the CONFIG:VCO MD menu entry, tap ‘1’ until you see “SPI 2” (the default is “SPI 1”). This alters the timing of data sent to the synthesizer, which in turn changes the spectrum of SPI-bus signal noise. It has no impact on performance. You will also need to add two resistors and two diodes to the bottom of the RF board (see application note on our K3 modifications web page). * AUTOMATIC RECEIVER FRONT END PROTECTION: If the K3 is operated too close to high-power transmitters, it’s possible to damage some receiver components. While this rarely happens, we’ve taken steps to prevent it by sensing a high-current condition at the mixer post-amplifier (Q8/Q9) and automatically turning off the preamp and, if necessary, turning on the attenuator. You will need to add one jumper wire on the bottom of the RF board (see application note on our K3 modifications web page). If you don’t add the jumper, operation will be unchanged; firmware can sense whether or not you’ve installed the jumper. * 10-HZ PASSBAND SHIFT STEPS (EXPERIMENTAL): If CONFIG:PB CTRL is set to SHIFT=.01 for a given operating mode, the SHIFT control will provide .01 kHz (10 Hz) steps rather than the original .05 kHz (50 Hz). Especially useful with narrow filter bandwidths. This feature is experimental and has some limitations at present: Applies to CW and DATA only; LOCUT/HICUT cannot be used when 10-Hz SHIFT steps are in effect; WIDTH steps remain 50 Hz in all cases. Not compatible with spur removal function yet (CONFIG: SIG RMV); signals mapped out may reappear. * CW SPEED DISPLAYED WITH DECODED CW TEXT: If the TEXT DEC switch parameter is set to WPM CHK (using VFO B), the speed of on-air CW signals will be shown, along with a small window of CW text. You might see “18w. CQ…”, where “18w.” means 18 WPM. Both text decode and WPM display accuracy can be improved by using narrow filtering and by careful adjustment of the “THR” (threshold) parameter (set with VFO A when the TEXT DEC switch is pressed). * RF GAIN CALIBRATION: The K3’s hardware AGC circuitry can now be calibrated. This may improve both S-meter and RF GAIN control accuracy. To do RF GAIN calibration, use revision 1.2.7.24 or later of K3 Utility (use the RF GAIN calibration function, under Configuration). This procedure calibrates both main and sub receivers. A signal source is required. Future firmware revisions will further improve accuracy, using the calibration data stored by this procedure. Misc. Improvements: * SK IS NO LONGER DISPLAYED IN RESPONSE TO NOISE DURING CW DECODE. Incorrect characters are now displayed as ‘*’. * 6 METER SCANNING NO LONGER PROHIBITED. Scanning is limited to the 6-m U.S. ham band (50-54). Exception: In some countries the K3 won’t operate on 6 m at all. * TTY CENTER FREQ NOW DISPLAYED CORRECTLY: In FSK-D and AFSK-A modes, rotating SHIFT now shows the exact center pitch (when indicated by an asterisk). The four available center pitches are 1000, 1360, 1530, and 2210 Hz. Previously the pitch was rounded down to the nearest 50 Hz. For Software Developers: * RO COMMAND (RIT/XIT OFFSET READ/SET) ADDED. This command provides a more direct way to set up the RIT/XIT offset, as an alternative to “RU” and “RD”. Set/Response format: ROs; where s is +/-, and is -. --- 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 mailing list Home:
Re: [Elecraft] P3 Critics
We have a -very- defined process for market research. :-) And part of that is the feedback we get from the reflector, pro and con. We also have a very defined method of prioritizing our regular K3 internal feature upgrades. We are not haphazardly responding to the loudest noise on the reflector ;-) The P3 we are showing at Santa Barbara is our engineering prototype. Our intent is to get additional feedback on the design. While we will not be totally redesigning it (we've done a lot of prior market research) we do expect to incorporate some of the suggestions. Plus we have many unannounced P3 features and the feedback gives us a feel for what we should work on first. Also, the P3 has fully upgradeable firmware through the same K3Utility process as the K3. We ask that people do not criticize it as if it was 100% complete and shipping today. It certainly will evolve slightly as it gets to market. We -are- looking for constructive and realistic suggestions. Keep 'em coming. That's how we get the best products out there. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft __ 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] P3 Critics
SWEET!!! Can someone pass the kool-aid please? I had assumed it was firmware upgradeable. Thanks for the update. Look forward to the pics and more info. Or just setup a webcam at the booth! Dave Wilburn NM4M Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: We have a -very- defined process for market research. :-) And part of that is the feedback we get from the reflector, pro and con. We also have a very defined method of prioritizing our regular K3 internal feature upgrades. We are not haphazardly responding to the loudest noise on the reflector ;-) The P3 we are showing at Santa Barbara is our engineering prototype. Our intent is to get additional feedback on the design. While we will not be totally redesigning it (we've done a lot of prior market research) we do expect to incorporate some of the suggestions. Plus we have many unannounced P3 features and the feedback gives us a feel for what we should work on first. Also, the P3 has fully upgradeable firmware through the same K3Utility process as the K3. We ask that people do not criticize it as if it was 100% complete and shipping today. It certainly will evolve slightly as it gets to market. We -are- looking for constructive and realistic suggestions. Keep 'em coming. That's how we get the best products out there. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft __ 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] P3 Critics
On Aug 13, 2009, at 12:08 PM, David Wilburn wrote: Or just setup a webcam at the booth! Ha! All you would see would be the backs of a bunch of heads and an ever expanding puddle of drool on the floor :-) But seriously, I like that idea. 73 -- Joe KB8AP __ 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] RF Calibrate
You may want to consider performing the S-meter calibration procedure described on page 51 of the owner's manual, which is distinct from the RF Gain calibration procedure performed by the DSP firmware with an assist from the K3 Utility. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Scott Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 7:33 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] RF Calibrate I used the new RF Calibration feature of the K3 utility this morning. I calibrated both main and sub receivers. My S-meter now reads S9 at 50 uV with ATT on, PRE off. I am not sure if that was the intended result or not. Since I normally operate this way it works for me. I am not set up with S meter in normal mode, not absolute... Mike Scott - AE6WA Tarzana, CA (DM04 / near LA) NAQCC 3535 K3-100 #508 / KX1 #1311 __ 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: New Utility: S-meter calibration
As Lyle has indicated, you may click next through the main receiver calibration page without clicking its calibrate button and advanced to and calibrate only the sub receiver. We're always torn in these dialogs between putting too much text on a page and too little. In general, if step A is REQUIRED before step B, I'll make it difficult to do B without having first done A. For example, if the K3 Utility required main calibration before sub calibration, I would have disabled the calibrate button on the sub receiver page. I'll add something to K3 Utility Help, though... Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Pratt Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:07 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3: New Utility: S-meter calibration I have just completed a full recalibration of Power and the new S-meter calibration with successful results. I am most impressive. One query though... Using the SG1 to generate a 1uV and 50uV signal source on 7040kHz, after calibration I find that the S-meter reads S9+5db with 50uV and S4 with 1uV. This is with both the main RX and the Sub RX. Is that what others find? Also, Dick, would it be possible in a future utility release, to go straight to the Sub-RX calibration without having to do the Main RX first? Many thanks for an excellent program. 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- __ 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] RF Calibrate
I got the same result. Since I don't use the S-meter, the various other settings are probably still at the defaults. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I used the new RF Calibration feature of the K3 utility this morning. I calibrated both main and sub receivers. My S-meter now reads S9 at 50 uV with ATT on, PRE off. I am not sure if that was the intended result or not. Since I normally operate this way it works for me. I am not set up with S meter in normal mode, not absolute... Mike Scott - AE6WA Tarzana, CA (DM04 / near LA) NAQCC 3535 K3-100 #508 / KX1 #1311 __ 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
[Elecraft] K3 Assembly video - 7 minutes!
Maybe this is old news, but it's an amusing video. I obviously spent way too much time assembling mine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfUMZcwtIyw Dick, K6KR __ 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] OT: CQ WWII naval radio ops
Earlier this week, on our drive back from Nova Scotia, my wife and I stopped by Battleship Cove in Massachusetts where I was entranced by Radio Central on the USS Massachusetts. They had a mock recording of CW going, mostly 5 letter word groups. It was going around 16 wpm and I wondered if that was a typical speed or not. Some guy walked by who had something to do with the ship's display and said that his friend from then could go the fastest in the world...around 35 or even 40 wpm. Well, some of us do that in our sleep, so that couldn't be right. What speed was typical for back then? If you get the chance, stop by this exhibit (battleship, PT boats, submarine, etc.). We had planned on an hour or so, but spend nearly 5 on just the USS Massachusetts. I got some great shots of the rigs too - can even see the crackle paint finish! Thanks, de Doug KR2Q PS: http://www.battleshipcove.com/index.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] OT: CQ WWII naval radio ops
Doug, KR2Q wrote: Earlier this week, on our drive back from Nova Scotia, my wife and I stopped by Battleship Cove in Massachusetts where I was entranced by Radio Central on the USS Massachusetts. They had a mock recording of CW going, mostly 5 letter word groups. It was going around 16 wpm and I wondered if that was a typical speed or not. Some guy walked by who had something to do with the ship's display and said that his friend from then could go the fastest in the world...around 35 or even 40 wpm. Well, some of us do that in our sleep, so that couldn't be right. What speed was typical for back then? What was typical probably varied as much as the typical speed for Hams today, but 15 to 20 WPM was a very common Morse speed in WWII and earlier for both military and civilian communications. Some civilian services prohibited speeds faster than 18 WPM on the basis that solid 18 WPM copy moved traffic much faster than 20 or 30 WPM with fills required. In the military, I ran ARMY CW nets (in the 1950's) at 15 WPM. Both civilian and military organizations using CW had to accommodate a large variety of operators of varying skills from fresh out of code school on up, so it was folly to assume someone could whiz along at high speed. Places where that was not true included: 1) Two stations moving off frequency to pass traffic in a net. If the two operators recognized each other (remember, very few used keyers - everyone was on a manual key and many could recognize individual fists) they might speed up to pass messages one-to-one. 2) Some services (I've been told) involved the same small number of operators on a circuit who worked each other day after day after day. These were often intelligence branches that maintained a very small and stable staff. Some of the guys who worked those circuits say they got up well over 40 WPM regularly. 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] K3 Assembly video - 7 minutes!
Dick Dievendorff wrote: Maybe this is old news, but it's an amusing video. I obviously spent way too much time assembling mine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfUMZcwtIyw You must not have used those Scott Joplin CDs. -- 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] OT: CQ WWII naval radio ops
When I first joined the navy in 1961 it was as a radioman (I got a meritorious promotion out of boot camp because of my amateur license). We copied code on old CAP only manual (superfluous) typewriters we called mills. Anything much beyond 20 was a challenge to get right, and the 5 character groups were what we copied. There was nothing intuitive about them that we routinely use to copy in our heads. And, since they were encoded, they had to be letter perfect. I think 35 - 40 wpm of 5 letter groups, hand typed, is doable, and I suspect a lot of operators could do that, but it would wear most radiomen out pretty quickly. Tom -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 3:58 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] OT: CQ WWII naval radio ops Earlier this week, on our drive back from Nova Scotia, my wife and I stopped by Battleship Cove in Massachusetts where I was entranced by Radio Central on the USS Massachusetts. They had a mock recording of CW going, mostly 5 letter word groups. It was going around 16 wpm and I wondered if that was a typical speed or not. Some guy walked by who had something to do with the ship's display and said that his friend from then could go the fastest in the world...around 35 or even 40 wpm. Well, some of us do that in our sleep, so that couldn't be right. What speed was typical for back then? If you get the chance, stop by this exhibit (battleship, PT boats, submarine, etc.). We had planned on an hour or so, but spend nearly 5 on just the USS Massachusetts. I got some great shots of the rigs too - can even see the crackle paint finish! Thanks, de Doug KR2Q PS: http://www.battleshipcove.com/index.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 latest firmware
Actually it was published in the Firmware release notes... There is another effect which doesn't seem to have been published. That is the maximum output that can be set by the power control is now 110 watts instead of 120 watts. Barry Simpson VK2BJ __ 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: New Utility: S-meter calibration
I am sometimes finding it will read 1 bar above what it should, which is what you are seeing. But using the AT1 step attenuator, I find that it takes only 1 or 2 dB attenuation to bring the reading down one bar. This now one heck of an accurate S meter. I now have within a couple of dB at the S3, S9 and s9+40 calibration points that I can do without fiddling with the attenuator. ab2tc - KNut David Pratt-4 wrote: I have just completed a full recalibration of Power and the new S-meter calibration with successful results. I am most impressive. One query though... Using the SG1 to generate a 1uV and 50uV signal source on 7040kHz, after calibration I find that the S-meter reads S9+5db with 50uV and S4 with 1uV. This is with both the main RX and the Sub RX. Is that what others find? snip - AB2TC - Knut -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-New-Utility%3A-S-meter-calibration-tp3437484p3440890.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] P3 Critics
At 8/13/2009 03:00 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: We -are- looking for constructive and realistic suggestions. Keep 'em coming. That's how we get the best products out there. As long as everyone is evaluating a product they haven't seen yet, I can add my request. Since none of the specs have been released, I don't know if one feature I would like to see is in there or not, but I would like to see a video out (VGA, etc.) so that a large LCD display could be used. __ 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] PB=.01
I was quietly excited to see that the bottom two band were actually able to do something when in that mode. Makes me think that maybe its not the audio section but something in the firmware that is rolling off the bottom end... I'd really love to be able to get more of the lower frequency to pass through and then deal with the levels that we'd like via the EQ. ATM the bottom two bands seem almost completely ineffectual. Perhaps I just need a wider than 2.8Khz filter to be able to get down there... I just installed 100uF caps into the headphone amp output so I'll not have to worry about that next field day. I've got 2 more of the cap that fits right onto the pads if anyone is interested to pay for the shipping on them... ~Brett On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 10:57 AM, Mike Scottm...@paxsen.com wrote: I also see and hear the emphasized low-frequency audio response when I configure pass band shift to 10 Hz steps. The audio actually sounds much fuller. In CW mode, filter set for 2.7 KHz there is a clear audio roll off below 300 Hz. With Shift = .01 and filter set for 2.7 KHz that roll off shoulder moves down to 50 Hz. The two lower equalizer bands actually have control now. Since the K3 can clearly process audio down to 50 Hz, can we have it available in all modes? Those who don't want it can equalize it out. Mike Scott - AE6WA Tarzana, CA (DM04 / near LA) NAQCC 3535 K3-100 #508 / KX1 #1311 __ 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] P3
Eric- Would it be possible to get a ballpark figure on cost? That is going to have a great affect on whether people keep, sell, or buy Larry's LP-Pan. No doubt this is a welcome addition to the K3 add-ons but would be nice to know if it's affordable to the masses !!! Why does this info have to dribble out instead of an all inclusive announcement? Not everyone lives in California. Announcement---Dribble Picture--Dribble SpecificationsDribble PriceDribble Shipping Date---Dribble Shipping Date---Dribble Etc, Larry KW4A __ 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] PB=.01
I was quietly excited to see that the bottom two band were actually able to do something when in that mode. Makes me think that maybe its not the audio section but something in the firmware that is rolling off the bottom end... That's my bet. Schematically, there's no reason why the first Rx EQ band should have been ineffective until now when using a minimum of 100uF caps at the H/P output. 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] P3 Critics
...with a resolution of at least 1680x1050 and ~60 Hz refresh rate, too, please? Thanks! From: Ed K1EP k1ep.l...@gmail.com At 8/13/2009 03:00 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: We -are- looking for constructive and realistic suggestions. Keep 'em coming. That's how we get the best products out there. As long as everyone is evaluating a product they haven't seen yet, I can add my request. Since none of the specs have been released, I don't know if one feature I would like to see is in there or not, but I would like to see a video out (VGA, etc.) so that a large LCD display could be used. __ 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] P3 Critics
I am interested in this... Is it possible perhaps after this weekend that Elecraft can share the resolution of the display that has been chosen? ~Brett -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Frerichs Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 3:39 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Critics ...with a resolution of at least 1680x1050 and ~60 Hz refresh rate, too, please? Thanks! From: Ed K1EP k1ep.l...@gmail.com At 8/13/2009 03:00 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: We -are- looking for constructive and realistic suggestions. Keep 'em coming. That's how we get the best products out there. As long as everyone is evaluating a product they haven't seen yet, I can add my request. Since none of the specs have been released, I don't know if one feature I would like to see is in there or not, but I would like to see a video out (VGA, etc.) so that a large LCD display could be used. __ 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
[Elecraft] Firmware v. 3.25 Download
I forgot to download the 1.2.8.10 K3 Utility before I downloaded v.3.25. I downloaded v.3.25 using 1.2.3.18 K3 Utility. The new firmware downloaded without a hitch. I have since downloaded K3 Utility 1.2.8.10 and successfully ran the date and time update. Does my K3 have all of v.3.25 or should I rerun the download? Roy Morris W4WFB __ 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] utilitie for logging and fast retreaval of qso?
Hi Gang, Is there a software product that can detect my external cw keyer, and read my cw while I'm keying the call-sign of a ham in a qso? And then if it finds a previous qso logging based on that call-sign, pull up that info? My computer doesn't have a sound card input so it would need to be some form of external USB-to-CW interface. Thanks Duane N1BBR -- bw...@fastmail.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] NR in v3.25
The NR has been greatly improved in the latest FW V3.25! I can actually USE this feature now. Thanks Lyle, your work is greatly appreciated! 73's de W4EFZ __ 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] LP100A Plot
So I'm sure I'm doing something simple and stupid here but I can't figure it out at the moment. I'm using LP100A-Plot and I'm having issues getting the rig to TX. I've used both Kenwood mode and K2 mode and Kenwood mode seems to put the rig into TX but no smoke goes out the line... Its almost like when you forget to turn on VOX on some rigs... I've also tried to do it VIA HRD and I get the same result. I know that I'm talking to the LP100A just fine as I can see the data if I TX manually... I have used K3EZ and did the SWR plot in that program and all works just like its supposed to so I know that rig control is all working like its supposed to... What am I missing? ~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
[Elecraft] K3 and SPE Expert 1K-FA linear
I've just read the review of this amp on QST and am intrigued; looks like a real nice desktop kW amplifier that's small enough to be taken just about anywhere. Anyway, the reviewer mentioned that SPE sells a CAT cable for the K3. Does this cable also feature an RCA connector for the amp's ALC jack? I'm just curious as I haven't been able to find a picture of the cable itself. Does anyone here own this amplifier? 73 de James K2QI __ 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] OT: CQ WWII naval radio ops
Doug and all, Not sure what it might have been during WWII, but some years later the speed for radio communications in the Army was based on a required skill of 18 wpm. That was the intermediate speed radio operator. There was a high speed category (MOS), but that was mostly for intercept work--not traffic handling. The 18 wpm requirement was set, in large part, by the fact that hand keys were used. Sending tended to get pretty sloppy at speeds higher than that, particularly from field operators. Navy operators generally operated at speeds that were higher than that found in the Army. Those guys had bugs long before the Army finally got wise to the benefits. Nonetheless, many Army operators were pretty good at copying much higher than 18 wpm. That's because much of their practice time was spent copying much faster code than 18 wpm. They just couldn't send very well at higher speeds. Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 12:57 PM Subject: [Elecraft] OT: CQ WWII naval radio ops Earlier this week, on our drive back from Nova Scotia, my wife and I stopped by Battleship Cove in Massachusetts where I was entranced by Radio Central on the USS Massachusetts. They had a mock recording of CW going, mostly 5 letter word groups. It was going around 16 wpm and I wondered if that was a typical speed or not. Some guy walked by who had something to do with the ship's display and said that his friend from then could go the fastest in the world...around 35 or even 40 wpm. Well, some of us do that in our sleep, so that couldn't be right. What speed was typical for back then? If you get the chance, stop by this exhibit (battleship, PT boats, submarine, etc.). We had planned on an hour or so, but spend nearly 5 on just the USS Massachusetts. I got some great shots of the rigs too - can even see the crackle paint finish! Thanks, de Doug KR2Q PS: http://www.battleshipcove.com/index.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] Firmware v. 3.25 Download
The older K3 Utility loaded your 3.25 firmware just fine. The newer K3 Utility version has some new functions (RF Gain calibration, setting K3 time), but the firmware loader wasn't changed. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Roy Morris Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 7:31 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Firmware v. 3.25 Download I forgot to download the 1.2.8.10 K3 Utility before I downloaded v.3.25. I downloaded v.3.25 using 1.2.3.18 K3 Utility. The new firmware downloaded without a hitch. I have since downloaded K3 Utility 1.2.8.10 and successfully ran the date and time update. Does my K3 have all of v.3.25 or should I rerun the download? Roy Morris W4WFB __ 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
