Re: [Elecraft] K3 DSP, Ergonomics - update.
My thanks to Wim DeWilder who suggested that I check my values in the AF-LIM (af limiter) CONFIG. I ran this through the range from 0 to NOR 030 and there was little to no noticable effect UNTIL the K3 is powered down then powered up. After doing these things, LIM to NORM 030 and power reset, then everything is equal AF wise when going from AGC Off, to AGC-S, to AGC-F. This is greatly preferable to any change at all from one to the other. So - my K3 has improved. I'd like to have my old DSP board back again to compare how the AF LIM CONFIG may affect it differently and the new DSP board, but thats all water under the bridge. It may be a good idea to make a change to your AF LIM setting by some small amount then power down. With the new DSP board I wont be running with the AGC off anyway, so Norm 030 seems to be the way to go for that. Don... That is to say that simply making some change in that CONFIG value and doing power down seems to have affected the firmware --- On Mon, 8/24/09, Don Rasmussen wrote: From: Don Rasmussen Subject: K3 DSP, Ergonomics To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Date: Monday, August 24, 2009, 7:42 PM http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/SpotLight_on_K3 I have a new photo of K3 #272 on the K3 wiki including the finger dimple I got from www.FingerDimple.com. They are also sold by Elecraft for the K2 - same product. Other things I missed from stock K3 were analog S-meter and band stacking registers as implemented on (example Orion, IC746 IC756). I achieved these through the "Cool" program I wrote, also available on the K3 wiki. However the biggest positive I saw as a K3 improvement happened when I paid Elecraft for a DSP board upgrade last month. The stock DSP board for both K3 #272 and K3 #2308 would have one AF level when the AGC was OFF, and a muted level when AGC was set to AGC-F or AGC-S. That is to say that the stock version sounded like the receiver had the attenuator turned on anytime I was using the AGC-S or AGC-F. I could work around this somewhat by keeping the AGC off, or by setting the SLOPE and THRESHOLD at their lesser most values in the CONFIG. This produced a much better result on CW than (example) IC756Pro. But after I installed the new DSP board, AGC-F and AGC-S provide a satisfactory AF level, and when AGC is turned OFF, that is when the receiver sounds like I turned on the receiver RF attenuator. That is to say, the pattern is reversed. That is 100% more desirable here. Elecraft has suggested that the only difference in the upgrade DSP boards would be limited to AF frequency response, that is, more low end frequency available. But I am hearing these AGC differences. I'd like anyone interested to perform this test, and email your results to me directly. - K3 on 7.0 MHZ or another band that you have antenna for using widest crystal filter setting - AGC set AGC-S- Turn AF gain up very high - no signal in passband- Now turn off AGC Would like to know 1 - Your K3 serial number2. - If the AF increased or decreased. send to wb8yqj at yahoo dot com PLEASE do not clutter this email list with responses!! It does not seem to be firmware dependent in any way. TIA... Don... __ 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 DSP, Ergonomics
http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/SpotLight_on_K3 I have a new photo of K3 #272 on the K3 wiki including the finger dimple I got from www.FingerDimple.com. They are also sold by Elecraft for the K2 - same product. Other things I missed from stock K3 were analog S-meter and band stacking registers as implemented on (example Orion, IC746 IC756). I achieved these through the "Cool" program I wrote, also available on the K3 wiki. However the biggest positive I saw as a K3 improvement happened when I paid Elecraft for a DSP board upgrade last month. The stock DSP board for both K3 #272 and K3 #2308 would have one AF level when the AGC was OFF, and a muted level when AGC was set to AGC-F or AGC-S. That is to say that the stock version sounded like the receiver had the attenuator turned on anytime I was using the AGC-S or AGC-F. I could work around this somewhat by keeping the AGC off, or by setting the SLOPE and THRESHOLD at their lesser most values in the CONFIG. This produced a much better result on CW than (example) IC756Pro. But after I installed the new DSP board, AGC-F and AGC-S provide a satisfactory AF level, and when AGC is turned OFF, that is when the receiver sounds like I turned on the receiver RF attenuator. That is to say, the pattern is reversed. That is 100% more desirable here. Elecraft has suggested that the only difference in the upgrade DSP boards would be limited to AF frequency response, that is, more low end frequency available. But I am hearing these AGC differences. I'd like anyone interested to perform this test, and email your results to me directly. - K3 on 7.0 MHZ or another band that you have antenna for using widest crystal filter setting - AGC set AGC-S- Turn AF gain up very high - no signal in passband- Now turn off AGC Would like to know 1 - Your K3 serial number2. - If the AF increased or decreased. send to wb8yqj at yahoo dot com PLEASE do not clutter this email list with responses!! It does not seem to be firmware dependent in any way. TIA... Don... __ 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] KX1 Headphones
>The one effect you see with cheap headphones is an over-emphasis of the >higher audio frequencies...that makes the hiss(that we commonly >encounter with receiver circuits) quite a bit louder. Watch out for the cheapies with "MegaBass", too. They have a grotesque hump in their frequency response at around 60 Hz, the old "Wurlitzer effect", that makes them sound really bad. If you're looking for closed type phones that cover the entire ear, I've personally settled on the Extreme Isolation EX-29 phones. They really do have 29 dB or so of external sound isolation together with great full-spectrum response. They're designed primarily for musicians, especially drummers, who need to monitor their own parts over a surrounding band. These are the only phones at a decent price I have ever found that let me use transmit monitoring with a boom microphone with zero feedback problems. I glued a boom microphone from a defunct Heil BM-10 set to one earcup and ended up with a really great combination. At around $100 street price, they're a good value. 73... Randy, W8FN __ 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-to-Yaesu FL-7000 Inter-connection Docs Available at www.n0ss.net
Folks: Thanks to Joe, W4TV, and Vidi, ZS1EL, I now have a document available on my web site giving the inter-wiring info for mating the Yaesu FL-7000 HF Amp to the K3. If you are interested, go to www.n0ss.net, then select the K3-Specific web page and drop down a bit. The new document is immediately following the documentation for mating the Yaesu VL-1000 (Quadra) HF Amp to the K3. And, if anyone is interested in some very nice, but economical dual-level paddles, checkout Vidi's (ZS1EL's) links to his VIP Paddles at the bottom of my General Interest web page. 73, Tom HammodN0SS __ 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] Another means of exciting the ionosphere?
These upward-running bolts, first noted by the shuttle and orbiter crews are also known as "sprites". There is a school of thought that the ionization of the ionosphere by these upward-running bolts of lightening may ... at least in part ... account for the somewhat unexplained sporadic-E propagation. There also seem to be instances of signals being reflected by the ionized lightning bolt paths, much like meteor scatter or aircraft reflections. Google "Red sprites and blue jets" for additional information. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.net http://tinyurl.com/7lm3m5 __ 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] Another means of exciting the ionosphere?
http://www.rdmag.com/News/2009/08/Lightning-s-mirror-image,-but-much-bigger/ This article mentions an electrical field effect which can reach into the ionosphere. Maybe a good thunderstorm is enough to excite the ionosphere, at least locally. Since the excitation is from below instead of above, the lower layers would absorb more than the solar excitation processes. An interesting experiment would be to test propagation along many paths on each band right after a strong thunderstorm in one's area. If the sun is not offering enough energy in its current state maybe a good Midwestern thunderstorm could provide an alternative excitation process we can use to enhance our chances of making more distant contacts. Kevin. KD5ONS __ 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] Looking for Y-serial cable k2/100 to KAT100 to PC
Thanks to all that replied! A very nice ham and Gentleman is going to make me the cable according to specs. This is another testament to the collaboration and fellowship of the Elecraft community. Thanks very much, de KN1W Luis Aguilar KN1W (the picture in QRZ is my son) http://www.mac84.com/kn1w email: k...@mac84.com On Aug 24, 2009, at 8:15 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote: >>> I am looking for Y serial port cable to connect my K2/100 to the >>> KAT100 and to a PC. >> >>> ...If it's a "regular" 9-pin Y cable - with all pins wired > > It's not, it must be wired as shown in the manual or damage may result > to the KIO2/KPA100. > > 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 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] Software Upgrades
One of the problems with having a radio that is way smarter than I am is that things take an inordinate amount of time to accomplish what should be a simple task. I've just spent three hours downloading the latest beta software. I freely admit that all of the mistakes were mine: from trying to use the wrong COM port to discovering that the unzipped files had not been saved into my "temporary" beta folder. *But* it seems that the whole thing could have been avoided if someone had a simple bulletproof checklist that includes things like "Turn on the K3" Does anyone have such an animal? 73 de Tom (K7ZZ) __ 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] Looking for Y-serial cable k2/100 to KAT100 to PC
>> I am looking for Y serial port cable to connect my K2/100 to the >> KAT100 and to a PC. > >> ...If it's a "regular" 9-pin Y cable - with all pins wired It's not, it must be wired as shown in the manual or damage may result to the KIO2/KPA100. 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Looking for Y-serial cable k2/100 to KAT100 to PC
Lou, Phil, Do NOT use those to connect between the K2 (or K2/100) and the computer - the RS-232 voltages applied to pins other than 2 and 3 will damage the K2. You can use a standard serial cable to connect between the K2 and the KAT100 - Just do not connect it to the computer. You MUST use the cable shown in the KAT100 manual to connect to the computer - only pins 2, 3 and 5 should be connected at the computer end, or damage to the K2 or KAT100 can result. 73, Don W3FPR Phil Kane wrote: > On 8/24/2009 4:43 PM, Lou Aguilar wrote: > > >> I am looking for Y serial port cable to connect my K2/100 to the >> KAT100 and to a PC. >> > > >> I can not make any cables right now due to bad eyesight. >> > > I am in the same condition. If it's a "regular" 9-pin Y cable - > with all pins wired and you are sure that's what you want - check > out the following page : > > http://www.pchcables.com/db9sespca1fe.htm > > I have bought almost all of my cables from them. They are a > first-class place for both over-the-counter and on-line sales. > > -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane > Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 > > __ > 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: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.65/2323 - Release Date: 08/24/09 > 06:05:00 > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] VCO hash, stronger medicine needed
Before installing the hardware and firmware mod to reduce VCO hash, my worst in-band problem was from 28.0 to 28.040MHz where hash gave an S4. reading. There was also a patch of high level hash out of band around 5.0MHz. After installing the complete mod, hash at the bottom of 28MHz reduced to S2 while hash at 5MHz disappeared. I trawled the entire tuning range of the K3 today in order to log post-mod hash levels. Weak hash was heard in a number of places but was strongest at the bottom of 28MHz. A check with VCO MD SP1 set showed no change to 28MHz but hash levels elsewere increased. Overall, the best results are found when the full VCO hash mod is installed, but 28MHz is a grave disappointment. I've moved the TMP coaxials around, checked and re-checked the mod installation, metered the resistors and checked the diodes. Everything is screwed down nice and tight, but there's still a problem on 28MHz. If it should ever come to pass, dear Elecraft people, a dose of stronger medicine would be most welcome. 73 DaveL G3TJP __ 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] Looking for Y-serial cable k2/100 to KAT100 to PC
On 8/24/2009 4:43 PM, Lou Aguilar wrote: > I am looking for Y serial port cable to connect my K2/100 to the > KAT100 and to a PC. > I can not make any cables right now due to bad eyesight. I am in the same condition. If it's a "regular" 9-pin Y cable - with all pins wired and you are sure that's what you want - check out the following page : http://www.pchcables.com/db9sespca1fe.htm I have bought almost all of my cables from them. They are a first-class place for both over-the-counter and on-line sales. -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 __ 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] Looking for Y-serial cable k2/100 to KAT100 to PC
Hi all, I am looking for Y serial port cable to connect my K2/100 to the KAT100 and to a PC. I can not make any cables right now due to bad eyesight. thanks, KN1W Luis Aguilar KN1W (the picture in QRZ is my son) http://www.mac84.com/kn1w email: k...@mac84.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] Ameritron ARI-500 and K3?
I use the ARI-500 with my ALS-600. Should be the same hookup. The K3 band data output is identical to the Yaesu band data output. The ARI-500 interprets it just fine. If you have an early K3 you do need the TTL pull-up mod. My ARI-500 manual has the wiring information. Email me at a...@arrl.net and I can email you the manual if you have an older version of the manual without this info. Phil - AD5X __ 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 and SignaLink USB Interface
Mike and Don, TigerTronics just introduced a new K3 interface cable that uses the PTT, Line in and Line Out. It may not be on their website yet. It's $25 instead of $15. 73, Bud N7CW -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 3:47 PM To: Michael M. Raskin Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and SignaLink USB Interface Mike, Using the ACC connector will not help a lot - there are no audio signals there, so the only applicable input at the ACC connector would be PTT IN. It would seem just as easy to use the PTT RCA jack on the K3 because you would be connecting to the LINE IN and LINE OUT for audio. The LINE OUT is pre-AF gain, you set the level using CONFIG: LIN OUT in the menu. 73, Don W3FPR Michael M. Raskin wrote: > Anyone using this combo with the ACC (15-pin) instead of the mic jack? DX Engineering, and well as TigerTronics, sell all kinds of pre-made cables but only a mic cable for the K3. I'd rather connect to the ACC, as I do with the IC-7800, where the audio signal is not dependent on the AF volume or mic gain settings. > > Mike, W4UM > > __ 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 and SignaLink USB Interface
this works great. this is how I did it and it works great Lee K0WA The New Kansas QSO Party - August 29, Sat 9am-9pm and August 30 Sun 9am-3pm CDT More Info at: http://www.ksqsoparty.org/ In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? From: Don Wilhelm To: Michael M. Raskin Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 5:46:44 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and SignaLink USB Interface Mike, Using the ACC connector will not help a lot - there are no audio signals there, so the only applicable input at the ACC connector would be PTT IN. It would seem just as easy to use the PTT RCA jack on the K3 because you would be connecting to the LINE IN and LINE OUT for audio. The LINE OUT is pre-AF gain, you set the level using CONFIG: LIN OUT in the menu. 73, Don W3FPR Michael M. Raskin wrote: > Anyone using this combo with the ACC (15-pin) instead of the mic jack? DX > Engineering, and well as TigerTronics, sell all kinds of pre-made cables but > only a mic cable for the K3. I'd rather connect to the ACC, as I do with the > IC-7800, where the audio signal is not dependent on the AF volume or mic gain > settings. > > Mike, W4UM > > __ 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 and SignaLink USB Interface
Mike, Using the ACC connector will not help a lot - there are no audio signals there, so the only applicable input at the ACC connector would be PTT IN. It would seem just as easy to use the PTT RCA jack on the K3 because you would be connecting to the LINE IN and LINE OUT for audio. The LINE OUT is pre-AF gain, you set the level using CONFIG: LIN OUT in the menu. 73, Don W3FPR Michael M. Raskin wrote: > Anyone using this combo with the ACC (15-pin) instead of the mic jack? DX > Engineering, and well as TigerTronics, sell all kinds of pre-made cables but > only a mic cable for the K3. I'd rather connect to the ACC, as I do with the > IC-7800, where the audio signal is not dependent on the AF volume or mic gain > settings. > > Mike, W4UM > > __ 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] Ameritron ARI-500 and K3?
Hi, Has anyone used an Ameritron ARI-500 to automatically bandswitch an Ameritron ALS-500 amplifier with their K3? If so I'd like the details on how it was accomplished. Thanks Tim Nz8J __ 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
Its hard to raise prices on the P3 before the initial price has been finalized. :-) 73, Eric Edward Dickinson, III wrote: > Can we order P3s before the prices goes up? > > 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
Can we order P3s before the prices goes up? 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 and SignaLink USB Interface
No need to even use the ACC connection. You only need an audio line to Line IN, Line Out and a line for PTT to the PTT RCA connector. The cables are a snap to make. I cut a piece of CAT 5 cable, verify what colors go to what pins INSIDE the SignaLink (you set the jumpers internally) and then attach the audio plugs and the RCA for PTT and you should be all set. Hope this helps. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Mon Aug 24 15:02 , "Michael M. Raskin" sent: >Anyone using this combo with the ACC (15-pin) instead of the mic jack? DX Engineering, and well as TigerTronics, sell all kinds of pre-made cables but only a mic cable for the K3. I'd rather connect to the ACC, as I do with the IC-7800, where the audio signal is not dependent on the AF volume or mic gain settings. > >Mike, W4UM >__ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net','','','')">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 and SignaLink USB Interface
Tigertronics said they were working on such a cable months ago, but I have seen no evidence of it. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Michael M. Raskin Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 6:02 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and SignaLink USB Interface Anyone using this combo with the ACC (15-pin) instead of the mic jack? DX Engineering, and well as TigerTronics, sell all kinds of pre-made cables but only a mic cable for the K3. I'd rather connect to the ACC, as I do with the IC-7800, where the audio signal is not dependent on the AF volume or mic gain settings. Mike, W4UM __ 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 This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is proprietary, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender by return email and delete the original message. Please note, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The organization accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. = __ 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 SignaLink USB Interface
Anyone using this combo with the ACC (15-pin) instead of the mic jack? DX Engineering, and well as TigerTronics, sell all kinds of pre-made cables but only a mic cable for the K3. I'd rather connect to the ACC, as I do with the IC-7800, where the audio signal is not dependent on the AF volume or mic gain settings. Mike, W4UM __ 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] Price increases on K3, K2 etc coming - Get those orders in!
If the P3 only requires the IF output from the KXV3, then a simple BNC single hole socket mounted in the KXV3 blanking plate and a length of RG174 (or similar) to the underside of the board will suffice, see the KXV3 manual for how it's wired. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 Eric, in regard to your e-mail, am I correct in assuming that the price increases will affect the price of the recently upgraded KXV3A, and that the KXV3A will be required to connect the upcoming P3 to the K3? 73, Fred AE6IC __ 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] Price increases on K3, K2 etc coming - Get those orders in!
> ...the KXV3A will be required to connect > the upcoming P3 to the K3? The P3 uses the IF out of either the KXV3 or the KXV3A. The KXV3A is needed for use with internal band modules, such as the 2 meter K144XV. 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Price increases on K3, K2 etc coming - Get those orders in!
Eric, in regard to your e-mail, am I correct in assuming that the price increases will affect the price of the recently upgraded KXV3A, and that the KXV3A will be required to connect the upcoming P3 to the K3? 73, Fred AE6IC __ 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] headphones for k3 / kx1 (Sony MDR-V6)
Good phones, Robin! ...much more comfortable and lightweight than the Koss Pro 4AA 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] Price increases on K3, K2 etc coming - Get those orders in! :-)
Heads up! - We want to give an advance notice to our loyal Elecraft email list members. We will be increasing prices a small amount on the K3 and our other products in early September. If you have been on the fence deciding when to order, this is your chance. :-) Orders received before the price increase will be honored at the current web price as of the order date. We and most other manufacturers have seen industry wide upward pricing pressure on a number of key components, fabricated parts, delivery costs etc. over the past 6 months, which is impacting many of our products. In general we have worked hard to hold off passing through these increases as long as possible. We're keeping it as small as we can, but finally have to make some adjustments. Please don't email or call the factory requesting more details right now. We are still looking at the total cost impact on each product. Watch the web order form for the final changes in Sept. 73, 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] headphones for k3 / kx1 (Sony MDR-V6)
i'm an old broadcast-radio/voice-over type and have been relying on Sony MDR-V6 phones for over 10 years (have 5 pair in my studio)... you can get a pair for about $75 and when the ear pads wear out, you can easily replace them. plus they have hinges next to the headband, so they fold up fairly small. i love the sound quality and as most every talk host and DJ who wears them will tell you, they remain comfortable after hours of wear. just looked, and you can purchase a pair new from amazon for about $68, including shipping, and sony sells refurbs for about $40 (i've purchase a refurb set and they were indistinguishable from new)... i've been using a pair with my K3 for about 2 weeks now and have been able to pull stuff out of the noise that i couldn't clearly hear through the built-in speaker. 73 robin (K9RDG) __ 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] WTB: K2/100 RS 232 Computer Interface Cable
On Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:26:04 -0400, Craig Maxey wrote: >I have misplaced my K2/100 RS232 Computer Interface Cable. Does >anyone have an extra one for sale? Craig, AH8DX You can make one that is far better than the original. http://audiosystemsgroup.com/RFI-Ham.pdf See the chapter on "Solving Problems in the Shack." Use that for the cable that goes to the computer, wire the jumper between radio and amp as shown in the K2 manual. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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] Interesting S-meter on new QRP radio
On Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:12:09 -0700, "Ron D'Eau Claire" wrote: >Maybe it works almost as good as a K2... :-) > >The best "price guess" I could find was in the US $1,000 range, if/when it >appears here. > >But, Sandy, it still has the same 'failing' as the K2 (No vacuum tubes...) > >Ron AC7AC > [snip] Long live the Drake R4C. Now there is finally a receiver that surpasses it, and sounds as good too! 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
Re: [Elecraft] Interesting S-meter on new QRP radio
Maybe it works almost as good as a K2... :-) The best "price guess" I could find was in the US $1,000 range, if/when it appears here. But, Sandy, it still has the same 'failing' as the K2 (No vacuum tubes...) Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Looks interesting. Wonder of wonders, a Japanese "no frills" radio! Something rare these days of whistles and bells galore (that you never use!) [Not to mention all the cell phones that do everything but feed you or wipe your butt!] I'd guess the FCC hasn't "type approved" it yet for entry into USA. Do they still have anyone employed who is technically capable of this procedure anymore? Seems like EVERYONE at the "Commission" is a lawyer or a bean counter If anyon e finds out a price in Dollars or Yen, let us know. 73, Sandy W5TVW __ 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] Interesting S-meter on new QRP radio
Looks interesting. Wonder of wonders, a Japanese "no frills" radio! Something rare these days of whistles and bells galore (that you never use!) [Not to mention all the cell phones that do everything but feed you or wipe your butt!] I'd guess the FCC hasn't "type approved" it yet for entry into USA. Do they still have anyone employed who is technically capable of this procedure anymore? Seems like EVERYONE at the "Commission" is a lawyer or a bean counter If anyon e finds out a price in Dollars or Yen, let us know. 73, Sandy W5TVW - Original Message - From: "Bob Nielsen" To: "elecraft List" Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2009 8:28 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Interesting S-meter on new QRP radio > Here's a bit more information, sounds interesting: > > http://homepage.ntlworld.com/lapthorn/ht200.htm > > Bob, N7XY > > On Aug 23, 2009, at 6:09 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: > >> If I saw that across the room without looking real close, I'd leave >> thinking it was an Elecraft. What's that about the sincerest form of >> flattery (or trademark infringement)? >> >> On Sun, Aug 23, 2009 at 8:39 PM, Lou Aguilar wrote: >>> http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4tFAJ0ZY9hE/So_pkd6xMHI/ChM/ >>> Uw49ZdDTibY/s640/DSCF0113.JPG >>> >>> I like the S-meter on this new radio from THP! Looks familiar. >>> >>> de KN1W >> __ >> 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.65/2322 - Release Date: 08/23/09 18:03:00 __ 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] Auto Notch K3
Many thanks Eric... 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:59:31 -0700, Eric Swartz -WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Yes - Its being tested by our Field Test group right now and looks good. > > 73, Eric > > > Stewart wrote: >> I am interested to know if a fix for the inconsistent K3 >> Auto-Notch is immanent. >> >> 73 >> Stewart G3RXQ >> >> >> __ >> 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] Auto Notch K3
Yes - Its being tested by our Field Test group right now and looks good. 73, Eric Stewart wrote: > I am interested to know if a fix for the inconsistent K3 > Auto-Notch is immanent. > > 73 > Stewart G3RXQ > > > __ > 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] KX1 headphones
A couple of years ago I decided that I wanted new headphones, so I checked ratings on eHam and bought a pair that featured a frequency response tailored for communications use. When I tried the new headphones, I found them comfortable to wear, but it soon became apparent that they exacerbated noisy band conditions; it was like listening in a rain barrel. I then set the new headphones aside and went back to a much older pair with a nominally flat frequency response that I find much easier to listen to. 73, John, no8v __ 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] Interesting S-meter on new QRP radio
http://www.rigpix.com/tokyohypower/tokyohypower_ht200.htm The link above is dated September 2006, so it's been around a while. Never seen or heard one however. 73 Stephen g4sjp __ 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
