Re: [Elecraft] [K3] New K3 feature -- need testers: Main/Sub Audio Mixing Control (MIX menu entry)
Nice new feature! Makes the K3 an even more versatile and user-friendly DX machine! Installation went smoothly, except previous assignment of macros SPLIT/SUB on/off to PF1/PF2 was erased in the process and function switches changed to the MIX commands... Assigned the SPLIT macros again and now all is OK. Both SPLIT and MIX. Thanks Elecrafters! Richard - HB9ANM Normally, main RX audio is heard in the left channel, and sub in the right. Now, using the CONFIG:MIX menu entry, you can put main RX audio in both channels while leaving sub audio in only one (or vice-versa; or even put both receivers in both channels). -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-K3-feature-need-testers-Main-Sub-Audio-Mixing-Control-MIX-menu-entry-tp3896754p3898754.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 PB Ctrl Shift .01/.05
I guess that's my problem... Wide CW to me is greater than 1 KHz BW, which I often use. A weak signal in these wide passbands can be improved alot by shifting the passband. But a 0.01 step, assuming it even covered the entire range, would be pretty tedious for such wide BW. So, yeah... I use both .01 and .05. It's just a little inconvenient when changing from one to the other and the WIDTH gets reset to 400 Hz every time. 73, Drew AF2Z On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:57:42 -0400, you wrote: Waited for the .01 shift for CW. When it came out I changed to the .01 shift and have *never* changed it back. .05 feels, sounds klunky on CW and does not allow me to play games with the skirts when a strong station is up or down and bothering me. I use the 400 and 250 8 pole roofing filters set to come in at 450 and 350 respectively (mine measure 410 and 330 which suits me fine). My filter above 450 is 1800. What do you mean by wide CW? 73, Guy. On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 9:46 PM, drewko drew...@verizon.net wrote: Wayne, I guess I like using both of the SHIFT steps for CW: .01 for narrow filters and .05 for wide of course. Seems like a natural to me, as well as assigning SHIFT to a function switch for quick access. I'm surprised many CW ops would not do this. Only, the reset to 400 Hz BW every time... 73, Drew AF2Z On Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:42:28 -0700, you wrote: Drew, I never imagined anyone would switch back and forth between .01 and . 05 kHz SHIFT steps when I added this feature. Our customers who had lobbied for .01 kHz tried this setting, then (presumably) kept it that way. The passband has to be normalized after changing this setting in order to clean up internal variables associated with SHIFT and WIDTH. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 26, 2009, at 8:04 AM, drewko wrote: Is there a reason why Config PB CTRL SHIFT forces BW to 400 Hz? It is annoying having to restore the BW setting from 400 Hz every time you change the PB shift step size, especially if you jump back and forth alot between the two step sizes. 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] New K3 feature -- need testers: Main/Sub Audio Mixing Control (MIX menu entry)
Amazing, is there no limit to what this radio can be made to do! This new feature installed without problems and no change to previously assigned PF1 /PF2/ M1 for Split+1/Split+5/Cleanup macros. Thanks to all at Elecraft really impressed with this radio. 73, Deni F5VJC Richard Squire wrote: Nice new feature! Makes the K3 an even more versatile and user-friendly DX machine! Installation went smoothly, except previous assignment of macros SPLIT/SUB on/off to PF1/PF2 was erased in the process and function switches changed to the MIX commands... Assigned the SPLIT macros again and now all is OK. Both SPLIT and MIX. Thanks Elecrafters! Richard - HB9ANM Normally, main RX audio is heard in the left channel, and sub in the right. Now, using the CONFIG:MIX menu entry, you can put main RX audio in both channels while leaving sub audio in only one (or vice-versa; or even put both receivers in both channels). __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] New to list
Just subscribed to this list. Maybe a K3 in my future. 73, Albert, W A 7 F X B/4 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Reflector question
Send at 10:12AM 10/27 I've sent several messages to the reflector that never get posted or take more the 24 hours to post. I sent one yesterday and I haven't seen it yet. Anyone else have similar problems? de K2GN/Larry K3 - S/N 3278 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Reflector question
Larry - K2GN wrote: I've sent several messages to the reflector that never get posted or take more the 24 hours to post. Always try to post in Plain Text and do not include attachments. Most Mailman lists are set up to automatically trash rich text (i.e. HTML, etc) or posts with attachments (although some will simply strip attachments and HTML). 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Reflector-question-tp3899205p3899303.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] Elecraft] K3 PB Ctrl Shift .01/.05
Derw, AF2Z, wrote: I use both .01 and .05. It's just a little inconvenient when changing from one to the other and the WIDTH gets reset to 400 Hz every time. If you're inclined to use a rig control program, DXLab's Commander now has very nice slider controls for adjusting the K3's bandwidth and shift. It only takes a click of the mouse to change between 10 Hz and 50 Hz increments. (DXLab is free!) 73, Chuck Guenther NI0C K3 s/n 1061 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] K3 PB Ctrl Shift .01/.05
If you're inclined to use a rig control program, DXLab's Commander now has very nice slider controls for adjusting the K3's bandwidth and shift. It only takes a click of the mouse to change between 10 Hz and 50 Hz increments. (DXLab is free!) The 10 Hz/50 Hz radio button in DXLab's Commander does not change the operation of the radio. It only changes the steps used by Commander. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chuck Guenther Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:26 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft] K3 PB Ctrl Shift .01/.05 Derw, AF2Z, wrote: I use both .01 and .05. It's just a little inconvenient when changing from one to the other and the WIDTH gets reset to 400 Hz every time. If you're inclined to use a rig control program, DXLab's Commander now has very nice slider controls for adjusting the K3's bandwidth and shift. It only takes a click of the mouse to change between 10 Hz and 50 Hz increments. (DXLab is free!) 73, Chuck Guenther NI0C K3 s/n 1061 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 switch macro update
Wayne, N6KR, wrote: I'd like to thank everyone who's been testing the K3's new macro feature. It appears to be working as intended, allowing operators to customize SPLIT and other operations as needed. Use of these MACRO's for setting up K3's in split mode will virtually eliminate mistakes causing needless QRM on DX frequencies! Here's my latest MACRO that I call SPLT+LK, which inserts the LK1 command to lock the VFO A frequency. (Note: I use the standard K3 sans the KRX3 option). SWT13;SWT13;FT1;UPB4;RT0;XT0;LK1;SWT11;BW0040;SWT11; 73, Chuck NI0C K3 s/n 1061 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] New to list
Hi List Thanks for the several welcoming messages I have received so far from other list members. I don't think I'll be getting a kit anytime soon since, as a totally blind ham, my soldering skills leave something to be desired! hahaha--Maybe a factory assembled unit. What provisions, if any, have been made by Elecraft to accommodate those of us who are unable to read the display? (Kenwood, for example, has a Voice chip that gives synthesized speech feedback about the menus and button press information for freq; s meter; etc.) 73, Albert, W A 7 F X B __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] K3 PB Ctrl Shift .01/.05
Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: If you're inclined to use a rig control program, DXLab's Commander now has very nice slider controls for adjusting the K3's bandwidth and shift. It only takes a click of the mouse to change between 10 Hz and 50 Hz increments. (DXLab is free!) The 10 Hz/50 Hz radio button in DXLab's Commander does not change the operation of the radio. It only changes the steps used by Commander. 73, ... Joe, W4TV Thanks for that correction, Joe. However, I think-- as far as the user is concerned-- the effect is the same, i.e., with Commander, one can very conveniently increment the shift in increments of 50 or 10 Hz as he/she chooses. It works great! 73, Chuck NI0C K3 s/n 1061 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] New to list
Hi, Albert. There are PC programs K2 Voice and K3 voice respectively that speak the various control settings when they're changed or upon demand. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Albert Sanchez Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 7:58 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New to list Hi List Thanks for the several welcoming messages I have received so far from other list members. I don't think I'll be getting a kit anytime soon since, as a totally blind ham, my soldering skills leave something to be desired! hahaha--Maybe a factory assembled unit. What provisions, if any, have been made by Elecraft to accommodate those of us who are unable to read the display? (Kenwood, for example, has a Voice chip that gives synthesized speech feedback about the menus and button press information for freq; s meter; etc.) 73, Albert, W A 7 F X B __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] New to list
That's fine, but what if you don't want to control the rig via computer? - Original Message - From: Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net To: 'Albert Sanchez' albertsanc...@suddenlink.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:14 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] New to list Hi, Albert. There are PC programs K2 Voice and K3 voice respectively that speak the various control settings when they're changed or upon demand. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Albert Sanchez Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 7:58 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New to list Hi List Thanks for the several welcoming messages I have received so far from other list members. I don't think I'll be getting a kit anytime soon since, as a totally blind ham, my soldering skills leave something to be desired! hahaha--Maybe a factory assembled unit. What provisions, if any, have been made by Elecraft to accommodate those of us who are unable to read the display? (Kenwood, for example, has a Voice chip that gives synthesized speech feedback about the menus and button press information for freq; s meter; etc.) 73, Albert, W A 7 F X B __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Reflector question
Not that long, but I have seen a few hours pass between posting a message and when it appears to me on the reflector download. It's not the same for everyone, either. Apparently the list is on more than one server, and the messages must propagate across the servers before everyone sees it. So I may download someone's comment now and others might not see it for a couple of hours because it hasn't been copied onto the server they are accessing when they get their Elecraft list messages. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Send at 10:12AM 10/27 I've sent several messages to the reflector that never get posted or take more the 24 hours to post. I sent one yesterday and I haven't seen it yet. Anyone else have similar problems? de K2GN/Larry K3 - S/N 3278 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 switch macro update
It would be nice to 'undo' the SPLIT+2 function by a second key press...is that possible in the MACRO language? tks Dick PA3CW Chuck Guenther wrote: Wayne, N6KR, wrote: I'd like to thank everyone who's been testing the K3's new macro feature. It appears to be working as intended, allowing operators to customize SPLIT and other operations as needed. Use of these MACRO's for setting up K3's in split mode will virtually eliminate mistakes causing needless QRM on DX frequencies! Here's my latest MACRO that I call SPLT+LK, which inserts the LK1 command to lock the VFO A frequency. (Note: I use the standard K3 sans the KRX3 option). SWT13;SWT13;FT1;UPB4;RT0;XT0;LK1;SWT11;BW0040;SWT11; 73, Chuck NI0C K3 s/n 1061 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-switch-macro-update-tp3899477p3899679.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] New to list
Albert, The KRC2ACC will provide some (but not all) the display information in morse code. The K3 also has button tones that will be helpful to you. I do recommend K3Voice as the best solution, but yes, that needs a computer. 73, Don W3FPR Albert Sanchez wrote: That's fine, but what if you don't want to control the rig via computer? - Original Message - From: Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net To: 'Albert Sanchez' albertsanc...@suddenlink.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:14 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] New to list Hi, Albert. There are PC programs K2 Voice and K3 voice respectively that speak the various control settings when they're changed or upon demand. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Albert Sanchez Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 7:58 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New to list Hi List Thanks for the several welcoming messages I have received so far from other list members. I don't think I'll be getting a kit anytime soon since, as a totally blind ham, my soldering skills leave something to be desired! hahaha--Maybe a factory assembled unit. What provisions, if any, have been made by Elecraft to accommodate those of us who are unable to read the display? (Kenwood, for example, has a Voice chip that gives synthesized speech feedback about the menus and button press information for freq; s meter; etc.) 73, Albert, W A 7 F X B __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] SCREEN
On lp-pan web site they give an example of sdr,trx manager, skimmer,n1mm logger all on the same screen. How do you set it up to run like that. I have a large monitor and it would be nice to have all the programs on the scrre at the same time instead of toggleing. Joe __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 switch macro update
Dick, PA3CW, asked: It would be nice to 'undo' the SPLIT+2 function by a second key press...is that possible in the MACRO language? Good idea for a MACRO, Dick. Try this MACRO I call UNSPLT: SWT13;SWT13;SWH13;RT0;XT0; 73, Chuck NI0C K3 s/n 1061 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 switch macro update
Or just a HOLD of the SPLIT button to turn it off??? - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Tue Oct 27 8:50 , Chuck Guenther sent: Dick, PA3CW, asked: It would be nice to 'undo' the SPLIT+2 function by a second key press...is that possible in the MACRO language? Good idea for a MACRO, Dick. Try this MACRO I call UNSPLT: SWT13;SWT13;SWH13;RT0;XT0; 73, Chuck NI0C K3 s/n 1061 __ 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 switch macro update
Right, Chuck - or even simpler: FR0; 73 Richard - HB9ANM Chuck Guenther wrote: Dick, PA3CW, asked: It would be nice to 'undo' the SPLIT+2 function by a second key press...is that possible in the MACRO language? Good idea for a MACRO, Dick. Try this MACRO I call UNSPLT: SWT13;SWT13;SWH13;RT0;XT0; 73, Chuck NI0C K3 s/n 1061 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-switch-macro-update-tp3899823p3899928.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] Elecraft] K3 PB Ctrl Shift .01/.05
Thanks for that correction, Joe. However, I think-- as far as the user is concerned-- the effect is the same, i.e., with Commander, one can very conveniently increment the shift in increments of 50 or 10 Hz as he/she chooses. It works great! The only problem is that 10Hz steps limit the range of Fc ... when Wayne eliminates or relaxes the restriction, you will be correct as far as operation with Commander is concerned. Now, If Wayne would add a set command to allow direct access to 10/50 Hz, perhaps we could convince Dave to link the radio button to it G. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: Chuck Guenther [mailto:charles9...@att.net] Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:05 AM To: li...@subich.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] K3 PB Ctrl Shift .01/.05 Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: If you're inclined to use a rig control program, DXLab's Commander now has very nice slider controls for adjusting the K3's bandwidth and shift. It only takes a click of the mouse to change between 10 Hz and 50 Hz increments. (DXLab is free!) The 10 Hz/50 Hz radio button in DXLab's Commander does not change the operation of the radio. It only changes the steps used by Commander. 73, ... Joe, W4TV Thanks for that correction, Joe. However, I think-- as far as the user is concerned-- the effect is the same, i.e., with Commander, one can very conveniently increment the shift in increments of 50 or 10 Hz as he/she chooses. It works great! 73, Chuck NI0C K3 s/n 1061 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Fw: SRX1115380891ID - Compatibility with software written for earlier versions of Windows
This is being sent to several groups and individuals. Do not think it is SPAM, it is simply the result of an inquiry about the latest Operating System released by Microsoft, Windows 7, and how that OS interacts with some software in use in the amateur radio community. The fourth paragraph gives the best answer. If you currently have and use Windows Xp and have no problem with any amateur radio related software, the options available are to keep using Windows Xp on the same computer or upgrading to one of the higher priced Windows 7 packages. For the present, I will keep the OS that is now on my computer. 73 to all, Jim Good KD5VXH - Original Message - From: Microsoft Online Customer Service To: Jim Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 9:09 AM Subject: RE: SRX1115380891ID - Compatibility with software written for earlier versions of Windows Hello James, Thank you for contacting Microsoft Customer Service. I appreciate you for the time taken to write back to us. Most programs written for earlier versions of Windows also work in Windows 7. If an older program does not run correctly or does not install on Windows 7, start the Program Compatibility troubleshooter, which simulates an earlier version of Windows. You can run the wizard on the setup program itself if the program does not install, or you can run the wizard on the program if it installs but does not run correctly. For more information, please visit the below web link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows You have one more option, which is Windows XP Mode. This feature is included in certain editions of Windows 7 (Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate) and using Windows XP Mode, you can run programs that were designed for Windows XP. To know more information about Windows XP, please visit the below web link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/install-and-use-windows-xp-mode-in-windows-7 If you have any queries regarding compatibility, you may contact our Presales team. You can reach them at: (800) 426-9400. They are available from Monday through Friday 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Pacific Time. James, I hope the provided information is helpful. Thank you, Prakash Microsoft Customer Service Representative If you have any feedback about your Online Customer Service experience, please send it to my manager, Harpreet Singh, by clicking the link below. Please be sure to include the name of my manager in the subject field. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6998852 --- Original Message --- From : Jim Sent : Monday, October 26, 2009 10:27:14 PM UTC To : Microsoft Online Customer Service Subject : Re: SRX1115380891ID - Compatibility with software written for earlier versions of Windows Sujith, Specific programs that are of interest to the amateur radio community, and to me, include WSPR (pronounced WHISPER) which stands for Weak Signal Propagation Reporter, MicroLog, DigiPan, and a few other similar programs. These programs were written to work with the Windows Xp Operating System. In some cases, a simple patch was made to update a program from Windows 98, or earlier, to Windows Xp compatibility. A few software developers have, on amateur radio reflectors, expressed frustration about being able to update their software to work correctly with the latest versions of Windows. These programs are used by amateur radio operators to record (or log) contacts the operator makes, get information about expected propagation to distant countries, and in some cases control the radio being used. Some software developers are writing code to do most of these tasks under open source protocol and open source operating systems. Should there be delays and problems getting some of the more useful software to work with Windows 7, as has been the case with Windows Vista, then many of the amateur radio operators I hear from would easily switch to some other format for computer software. Thank you, James Good - Original Message - From: Microsoft Online Customer Service To: jamesg...@charter.net Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 3:11 PM Subject: RE: SRX1115380891ID - Compatibility with software written for earlier versions of Windows Hello James, Thank you for contacting Microsoft Customer Service. I understand that you would like to know information about backward compatibility of the old software with latest operating system (Windows 7). Please let me know if I have misunderstood the issue. You may find the information about the compatibility of software with Windows 7 at the following web link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/compatibility For more information, I recommend that you contact the Microsoft Microsoft Sales and Partners Information team at (800) 426-9400. They are available from Monday through Friday 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Pacific Time. This team will be in a better position to assist you. If
Re: [Elecraft] K3 switch macro update
Greg - AB7R wrote: Or just a HOLD of the SPLIT button to turn it off??? Of course that will work, Greg; however the UNSPLT macro has the advantage of equalizing VFO A and B frequencies and bandwidths and undoing the split with a single keystroke. 73, Chuck NI0C K3 s/n 1061 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 K3 feature -- need testers: Main/Sub Audio Mixing Control (MIX menu entry)
Wayne, Normally, main RX audio is heard in the left channel, and sub in the right. Now, using the CONFIG:MIX menu entry, you can put main RX audio in both channels while leaving sub audio in only one (or vice-versa; or even put both receivers in both channels). Now that the Mix capability is in place, how about the unified Mix and Receive VFO control (e.g., like Yaesu) to make life easier for logging software to support the SO2V operating style? Left Channel Right Channel -- FR0;MAIN/VFO AMAIN/VFO A FR1;MAIN/VFO ASUB /VFO A; Diversity FR2:MAIN/VFO ASUB /VFO B; Split/Dual FR3:SUB /VFO BSUB /VFO B; Sub Rx Transceive The FR status should also be echoed in the v byte of IF; (transceiver information). 73, ... Joe, W4TV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] SCREEN
On Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:43:49 -0700 (PDT), JOSEPH MARION kf...@yahoo.com wrote: On lp-pan web site they give an example of sdr,trx manager, skimmer,n1mm logger all on the same screen. How do you set it up to run like that. I have a large monitor and it would be nice to have all the programs on the scrre at the same time instead of toggleing. Joe [snip] To begin with, start each one separately, then size it and drag it where you want it to be, or you can right click on the quick launch bar at the bottom of the screen and chose on of the three options for arranging the open windows. Those options are: (1) Cascade Windows, which arranges the windows from the upper left corner of the screen overlapped downward and to the right. (2) Tile Windows Horizontally, which does exactly what it says. (3) Tile Windows Vertically, which also does exactly what it says. I don't know anything about the applications you are using, but having them start up in the same size and location next time you load them depends on whether the programmer of an application coded the application so that it saves the size and location of the application when you close it and restarts it based on what was saved. This is a feature often overlooked by application developers. Tom, N5GE n...@n5ge.com K3 #806, K3 #1055, PR6, XV144, XV432, KRC2, W1 and other small kits. 2 W2's on order 1 K144XV on order http://www.n5ge.com http://www.swotrc.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 switch macro update
Very true. But just exiting split your modes will already be the same from your previous macro execution. The only thing potentially lacking would be the equalization of the VFOs. But that does not really matter unless you are going to go into split again. And if you are, you will probably use your macro again which will set it all up for you anyway. To me it seems just exiting split would be easier and save a button for another macro. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Tue Oct 27 9:19 , Chuck Guenther charles9...@att.net sent: Greg - AB7R wrote: Or just a HOLD of the SPLIT button to turn it off??? Of course that will work, Greg; however the UNSPLT macro has the advantage of equalizing VFO A and B frequencies and bandwidths and undoing the split with a single keystroke. 73, Chuck NI0C K3 s/n 1061 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 K3 feature -- need testers: Main/Sub Audio Mixing Control (MIX menu entry)
YES!! (this would fix many outstanding issues) 73, Barry N1EU Joe Subich, W4TV-4 wrote: Now that the Mix capability is in place, how about the unified Mix and Receive VFO control (e.g., like Yaesu) to make life easier for logging software to support the SO2V operating style? Left Channel Right Channel -- FR0;MAIN/VFO AMAIN/VFO A FR1;MAIN/VFO ASUB /VFO A; Diversity FR2:MAIN/VFO ASUB /VFO B; Split/Dual FR3:SUB /VFO BSUB /VFO B; Sub Rx Transceive The FR status should also be echoed in the v byte of IF; (transceiver information). -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-K3-feature-need-testers-Main-Sub-Audio-Mixing-Control-MIX-menu-entry-tp3896754p3900192.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 switch macro update
Richard, HB9ANM, wrote: Right, Chuck - or even simpler: FR0; Thank you. Actually FR0 is much better for an UNSPLT macro. The problem with using SWH13 is that it would actually put the K3 in split mode if it wasn't already there. So here's a better UNSPLT macro that will undo any splits between VFO's. I added the LK0 command to unlock VFO A, if needed. LK0;SWT13;SWT13;FR0;RT0;XT0; Tnx and 73, Chuck NI0C __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] K3 PB Ctrl Shift .01/.05
The bandwidth appears to be limited when using 10 hz and it is painfully slow when the bandwidth is fairly wide. When I am in PSK or RTTY and using search and pounce, I use wide bandwidth in HRD and DM780 to find the signal I want on the screen and then narrow it in so it is better for me to have 50 when wide and then 10 when much narrower so I wind up switching all the time. What would be really nice, if possible, is to auto change to 10 hz shift when you adjust your width below (pick a number) 200 or so and back when you go above that width (optionally?). (A single button would work too, guess I will have to figure out how to do that.) Thanks es 73, de Jim KG0KP - Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com The only problem is that 10Hz steps limit the range of Fc ... when Wayne eliminates or relaxes the restriction, you will be correct as far as operation with Commander is concerned. Now, If Wayne would add a set command to allow direct access to 10/50 Hz, perhaps we could convince Dave to link the radio button to it G. 73, ... Joe, W4TV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 switch macro update
My idea was to just use the same button to toggle on and off :), so that would not cost another programmable button. Don't know if this is possible Tks, Dick PA3CW Greg - AB7R wrote: Very true. But just exiting split your modes will already be the same from your previous macro execution. The only thing potentially lacking would be the equalization of the VFOs. But that does not really matter unless you are going to go into split again. And if you are, you will probably use your macro again which will set it all up for you anyway. To me it seems just exiting split would be easier and save a button for another macro. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Tue Oct 27 9:19 , Chuck Guenther charles9...@att.net sent: Greg - AB7R wrote: Or just a HOLD of the SPLIT button to turn it off??? Of course that will work, Greg; however the UNSPLT macro has the advantage of equalizing VFO A and B frequencies and bandwidths and undoing the split with a single keystroke. 73, Chuck NI0C K3 s/n 1061 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-switch-macro-update-tp3899823p3900554.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 F/S
F/S K2 with the following opions and their prices new. K2 S/N 6640 $689.95 KPA100 100 watt amp 399.95 KBT2 SSB 109.95 KBT2 battery in qrp lid 79.95 Kat100-1 ATU 239.95 MH2 Mic 59.95 Nifty mini manual 22.25 _ Total new $ 1601.95 This K2/100 was built by the best builder for hire on the Elecraft builder for hire list. It is in perfect working condition, and is in a non smoking home. It is less than two years old. I will ship it for $1300.00 To any of the lower 48 states only at that price. I can be contacted at w...@amaonline.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KRX3 + RX antenna
Franki I assume the 2nd RX (aux RF) is protected against RF pickup from the TX antenna? See Question re K3 diversity reception thread on subreceiver protection http://n2.nabble.com/Question-re-K3-diversity-reception-td1664307.html#a1664741 quote The KRX3's AUX input is protected by a gas-discharge tube, bleeder resistor, and carrier-operated relay. It is very unlikely to be damaged. However, activation of the COR (which you would hear as you key the rig, etc.) can be disruptive to T-R sequencing. If you hear the COR relay go on, I'd strongly suggest that you either reduce the coupling between the two antennas or provide external switching or shorting (this could be done via the KEY OUT jack on the K3). 73, Wayne I made a relay driven by key out to disconnect my K9AY from my K3 subreceiver. AY Technologies used to sell one, but it is no longer available. Bob N6KR -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KRX3-RX-antenna-tp3879253p3900996.html Sent from the [K3] 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] FS: K1 with options
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[Elecraft] K3 Instant-split macro
Hi all. I'm having fun configuring my instant-split function, and an undo, to my personal liking, feeding off ideas from others on this reflector and trying them out via the K3 Utility. It works well but the really cool part is that we can each have our own settings without pestering the Elecrafty wizzards to death, or voting, or waging flame wars here to define the perfect split function by committee. Fabulous! Would it be possible for us to replace the standard SPLIT function (accessible by a long hold on AB) with our own custom split function, please? The command to enter split mode within the macro would of course still need to call the default split function not re-start the macro (!), but this way we would not need to remember which macro key we had reassigned for split as it is conveniently already labelled. 73 Gary ZL2iFB K3#2887 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] FS: K1
Excuse me if this is a dup, but I noticed that a couple previous posts seem to be without the message in the archives, only the subject line. Trying to send this in plain text to see if that's the problem. Anyway, my K1 for sale, ser. no. 59, has the NB, AT, battery option, wide range tilt stand, and manuals. In near perfect condition, covers 20/40 meters. $375 plus shipping via Paypal only. Tnx! - Casey, NA7U __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] FOR SALE: KAT-100
I have for sale a built KAT-100, the 100 watt external auto tuner that interfaces directly with K2. Low profile only 1.2 high, and can beneath the K2. It is now excess to my needs. It is in very very nice condition. Includes two antenna jacks all manuals and IO cable. The 10 LEDS monitor SWR during transmit. Asking $220 and I will ship lower 48. Would also consider a trade for KDSP2. Contact me off list at: krenner1...@msn.commailto:krenner1...@msn.com Kurt/K0ARO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] FS: K1
Casey, Yes, the blank messages you see on the reflector are the result of people who try to send in HTML or Rich Text. 73, Don W3FPR Casey wrote: Excuse me if this is a dup, but I noticed that a couple previous posts seem to be without the message in the archives, only the subject line. Trying to send this in plain text to see if that's the problem. Anyway, my K1 for sale, ser. no. 59, has the NB, AT, battery option, wide range tilt stand, and manuals. In near perfect condition, covers 20/40 meters. $375 plus shipping via Paypal only. Tnx! - Casey, NA7U __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Instant-split macro
Gary Hinson wrote: I'm having fun configuring my instant-split function... It works well but the really cool part is that we can each have our own settings without pestering the Elecrafty wizzards to death You were thinking maybe this was a coincidence...? :) Would it be possible for us to replace the standard SPLIT function (accessible by a long hold on AB) with our own custom split function, please? Noted on The List. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX-1: Broadcast breakthrough on 20m
I have just returned from a few days away in Italy with my xyl. Being limited with what we could take (we were flying, usually we drive), I took along my KX-1. It was the first time that I had used it this year- blame the K3 for that! When I used it last (in CT and EA in summer 2008) I posted to the reflector that I had suffered Broadcast interference on 20m after the radio had suffered a rather severe blow caused by my son tripping up over the antenna wire and launching the KX-1 some distance! As a result of this mishap I discovered that I had a broken bnc socket which I have since replaced. I imagined that this might have been at the root of the problem and that all would be well. However, on the aforementioned trip I threw about 10m of wire out of the hotel window (just to listen) and was surprised to find three or four strong broadcast stations around 14.2MHz, so strong in fact that they were badly interfering with QSOs. I cannot help but think that there is something else awry with the KX-1. I have checked the filter alignment and all seems okay according to the manual. Is there anything else I should check for? I don't expect the kind of performance I get from the K2 or K3, but it seems to me that the KX-1 should be performing better than this. It also seems a little quiet. Any suggestions appreciated 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX-1: Broadcast breakthrough on 20m
...three or four strong broadcast stations around 14.2MHz Harmonics of 40 meter BC stations..? 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] KX-1: Broadcast breakthrough on 20m
Hi Dick Maybe they are, but I don't hear anything on the K3 (or even my FT-817) on a much bigger antenna, and anyway there is not much BC activity I can hear on 7.1MHz these days. I should add that the KX-1 has the 30/40 board and the internal ATU fitted. 73 Stephen On 27/10/2009 20:35, Edward Dickinson, III softb...@windstream.net wrote: ...three or four strong broadcast stations around 14.2MHz Harmonics of 40 meter BC stations..? Best regards, Dick - KA5KKT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX-1: Broadcast breakthrough on 20m
Hi Stephen, The KX1, like most low-current QRP transceivers, uses an active mixer in the front end. IMD products can appear in the mixer's output spectra when large signals are present at the input, especially if the LO (local oscillator) injection is insufficient. Try backing down the RF GAIN control on the KX1. If the breakthrough signals you're referring to decrease in amplitude faster than the desired signals, chances are you're hearing IMD. If all signals decrease in amplitude at about the same rate, you could have a problem with LO injection, or the 20-m band-pass filter may need realignment. The KX1's DDS LO has some level of harmonic content, and if the input filtering is not sufficient, LO harmonics might mix with very strong signals to produce outputs that show up in the ham band. If you have an oscilloscope I can give you a few test points to look at. But you could also try peaking the band pass filter per the KX1 owner's manual. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 27, 2009, at 1:23 PM, Stephen Prior wrote: ...I threw about 10m of wire out of the hotel window (just to listen) and was surprised to find three or four strong broadcast stations around 14.2MHz... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Switch Macro Undo
Just a little brainstorming. There seems to be quite an interest in undoing the changes made by a macro. This might be possible with the addition of a pause command. The first part of the macro would set your changes. Follow this with a pause command and then the macro undo commands. The pause command would stop the macro (after execution of the set commands) and it would not be restarted until the same button is pressed again (performing the undo commands). Maybe, any other button press should end the macro without execution before performing its own function. I have no idea how difficult this would be to achieve. Would a paused macro cause problems with other ongoing program operations? I just thought it might be one way of taking care of undo or the oops problem. It might also save a switch for some other use. There are probably other ways of achieving the same result. 73 Tony Fegan VE3QF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX-1: Broadcast breakthrough on 20m
Stephen, The first thing I would suggest is to see if the KX1 is really receiving on 20 meters, or perhaps on some other frequency band. What I am thinking is that the firmware chip may not be fully seated in the socket, which will cause to DDS output to be on some unknown frequency. Another thing that could cause similar problem is a distorted DDS output waveshape - check inductors L4 and L5 for damage and capacitors C50, C51 and C52. The other possibility is that the KX1 was actually responding to the image. When tuned to USB at 14.2, the DDS output is 4.9 kHz below the received frequency, and there could be leak-through of strong signals near 4.4 MHz. 73, Don W3FPR Stephen Prior wrote: I have just returned from a few days away in Italy with my xyl. Being limited with what we could take (we were flying, usually we drive), I took along my KX-1. It was the first time that I had used it this year- blame the K3 for that! When I used it last (in CT and EA in summer 2008) I posted to the reflector that I had suffered Broadcast interference on 20m after the radio had suffered a rather severe blow caused by my son tripping up over the antenna wire and launching the KX-1 some distance! As a result of this mishap I discovered that I had a broken bnc socket which I have since replaced. I imagined that this might have been at the root of the problem and that all would be well. However, on the aforementioned trip I threw about 10m of wire out of the hotel window (just to listen) and was surprised to find three or four strong broadcast stations around 14.2MHz, so strong in fact that they were badly interfering with QSOs. I cannot help but think that there is something else awry with the KX-1. I have checked the filter alignment and all seems okay according to the manual. Is there anything else I should check for? I don't expect the kind of performance I get from the K2 or K3, but it seems to me that the KX-1 should be performing better than this. It also seems a little quiet. Any suggestions appreciated 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.34/2462 - Release Date: 10/27/09 07:38:00 __ 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] KX-1: Broadcast breakthrough on 20m
Many thanks Don, I have also had some input from Wayne on this one and have some things to check with the scope. I shall combine your reply with his and see where it takes me. Thanks again 73 Stephen On 27/10/2009 21:57, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Stephen, The first thing I would suggest is to see if the KX1 is really receiving on 20 meters, or perhaps on some other frequency band. What I am thinking is that the firmware chip may not be fully seated in the socket, which will cause to DDS output to be on some unknown frequency. Another thing that could cause similar problem is a distorted DDS output waveshape - check inductors L4 and L5 for damage and capacitors C50, C51 and C52. The other possibility is that the KX1 was actually responding to the image. When tuned to USB at 14.2, the DDS output is 4.9 kHz below the received frequency, and there could be leak-through of strong signals near 4.4 MHz. 73, Don W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New K3 feature -- need testers: Main/Sub Audio Mixing Control (MIX menu entry)
Works great. Did clobber the macros in M4 and PF2 but they were easy to restore. 73 de Brian/K3KO Wayne Burdick wrote: Normally, main RX audio is heard in the left channel, and sub in the right. Now, using the CONFIG:MIX menu entry, you can put main RX audio in both channels while leaving sub audio in only one (or vice-versa; or even put both receivers in both channels). Some of you may be doing this already using a direct DSP command from K3 Utility. The menu entry is more convenient, and it's sticky -- i.e., it is set up automatically whenever you turn on the sub receiver. Mixing main/sub audio on one side or the other is useful if you're focusing more on the signal from one receiver. Another benefit is that AFX (audio effects) can be used even while the sub receiver is turned on. This is because AFX, if turned on, will apply to receiver audio routed to both left and right audio channels. We could use additional testers for this feature. If you're interested, please email me directly (n6kr at elecraft dot com). 73, Wayne N6KR Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:elecraft_k3-dig...@yahoogroups.com mailto:elecraft_k3-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: elecraft_k3-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.32/2460 - Release Date: 10/26/09 08:10:00 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.34/2463 - Release Date: 10/27/09 15:50:00 __ 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] New K3 feature -- need testers: Main/Sub Audio Mixing Control (MIX menu entry
Wayne, I would be interested in testing this feature. I am unable to connect to the nabble site for some reason. Thanks, Len K3LJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 switch macro ideas?
Anyone care to scan the entire Programmer's Reference and suggest some new macros we haven't thought of? The only rule is that it has to be useful :) Here's the latest update: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3_Pgmr%27s_Ref_Rev_C6.pdf We're getting very close to a beta release, so you'll be able to put your ideas to the test. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Menu Stuck
Matt, Here are the firmware rev's: MCU 3.41, FPF 1.04, DSP 2.37. Several additional pieces of information I have found. In addition to the menu situation as mentioned, when changing modes the mode will not change from CW. Remember you need to go through CW to get from DATA to USB/LSB or vice versa. The problem only occurs when MMTTY is open and the radio is set to FSK D. The situations do NOT occur with Radio Command port set to None (no radio command) nor in other data modes. I have tried MMVARI and Hamscope and it doesn't happen with them but they don't do FSK RTTY. I have a straight through cable from COM 1 on my PC to the RS-232 on the K3 for radio command. For FSK RTTY I have a home brew cable with level converters from COM 4 on the PC to the ACC port on the radio. FSK=TXD DB9-3 (PC) to DB15-1, PTT=DB9-7(PC) to DB15-4. Ground =DB9-1 to DB15-5/12. There are two level converters. One each for FSK and PTT and they are in the back shell of the DB9 connector. Each lev el converter is a 1k ohm resister from the respective DB9 pin to the base of a 2N3904 transistor. The collectors go to their respective pin on the DB15. Both emitters are tied to the ground pins on each connector. FSK RTTY works fine with MMTTY using FSK D on the radio. It's just that the radio gets hung up in the two area mentioned above when radio command is on. I'll try to do some experimenting with radio command to see if there is something that can be changed that will eliminate the situations. Hope the additional information is helpful to anyone trying to duplicate the situation. Have a good day and 73. Jim, W0EM Re: [Elecraft] K3 Menu Stuck Matt Zilmer Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:50:48 -0700 Hi Jim, What firmware rev(s) are you using? This doesn't happen with a recent field test firmware on the K3 here. No one can confirm your result without a rev # for the firmware. It may be revision-dependent and probably was eliminated some time ago. 73, matt W6NIA K3 #24 On Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:38:55 +, you wrote: Hi, Just discovered something that doesn't seem right. When I hit MENU and turn VFO B to RPT OFS the display stays on that regardless whether turning VFO B forward or backwards. It only sticks on that entry. It sticks regardless of which way (CW or CCW) I approach the entry. The only way to get out of it is to turn the radio off and back on. Anyone have any ideas on what is happening and how to correct it. Have a good day and 73. Jim, W0EM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Menu Stuck
I had issues with yesterday's update and did a radio shut down restart. All cured. Bill K9YEQ K2-#35 (2 more), KX1-#35, K3, TS2000, IC7000, etc. From: w...@q.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:24:33 + Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Menu Stuck Matt, Here are the firmware rev's: MCU 3.41, FPF 1.04, DSP 2.37. Several additional pieces of information I have found. In addition to the menu situation as mentioned, when changing modes the mode will not change from CW. Remember you need to go through CW to get from DATA to USB/LSB or vice versa. The problem only occurs when MMTTY is open and the radio is set to FSK D. The situations do NOT occur with Radio Command port set to None (no radio command) nor in other data modes. I have tried MMVARI and Hamscope and it doesn't happen with them but they don't do FSK RTTY. I have a straight through cable from COM 1 on my PC to the RS-232 on the K3 for radio command. For FSK RTTY I have a home brew cable with level converters from COM 4 on the PC to the ACC port on the radio. FSK=TXD DB9-3 (PC) to DB15-1, PTT=DB9-7(PC) to DB15-4. Ground =DB9-1 to DB15-5/12. There are two level converters. One each for FSK and PTT and they are in the back shell of the DB9 connector. Each lev el converter is a 1k ohm resister from the respective DB9 pin to the base of a 2N3904 transistor. The collectors go to their respective pin on the DB15. Both emitters are tied to the ground pins on each connector. FSK RTTY works fine with MMTTY using FSK D on the radio. It's just that the radio gets hung up in the two area mentioned above when radio command is on. I'll try to do some experimenting with radio command to see if there is something that can be changed that will eliminate the situations. Hope the additional information is helpful to anyone trying to duplicate the situation. Have a good day and 73. Jim, W0EM Re: [Elecraft] K3 Menu Stuck Matt Zilmer Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:50:48 -0700 Hi Jim, What firmware rev(s) are you using? This doesn't happen with a recent field test firmware on the K3 here. No one can confirm your result without a rev # for the firmware. It may be revision-dependent and probably was eliminated some time ago. 73, matt W6NIA K3 #24 On Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:38:55 +, you wrote: Hi, Just discovered something that doesn't seem right. When I hit MENU and turn VFO B to RPT OFS the display stays on that regardless whether turning VFO B forward or backwards. It only sticks on that entry. It sticks regardless of which way (CW or CCW) I approach the entry. The only way to get out of it is to turn the radio off and back on. Anyone have any ideas on what is happening and how to correct it. Have a good day and 73. Jim, W0EM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html _ Windows 7: It works the way you want. Learn more. http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/default.aspx?ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_evergreen2:102009 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] FOR SALE: KAT-100
I have made a Trade, TNX for the replys. Kurt/K0ARO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Menu Stuck
Jim, This is a bit of a stab in the dark, and may or may not have anything to do with what is happening to you, but exactly how many methods are you using to do PTT? It sounds as if you may have two or perhaps even three methods enabled simultaneously, which is not a good idea and might be contributing to the problem by confusing the firmware somehow if the hardware and software commands are getting crossed due to slight timing differences. 1) MMTTY is controlling PTT on DTR/RTS on COM4, which you have connected to the PTT pin on the ACC connector via a keying circuit. 2) You are using MMTTY's Radio command, which means MMTTY will be sending TX; and RX; commands over COM1 unless you have deliberately blanked out the RX and TX boxes in the Commands pane of the MMTTY Radio command dialog box. 3) If you happen to have the PTT box checked for DTR/RTS in the MMTTY Radio command dialog (top right), MMTTY is also controlling DTR/RTS on COM1, and if you have the K3's CONFIG:PTT-KEY set to anything other than OFF-xxx, this would also be commanding the K3's PTT on and off. Since you have method 1 implemented via the ACC connector, you don't really need MMTTY's Radio command at all, at least not for purposes of PTT. If you are using Radio command in order to get radio frequency information into MMTTY for logging purposes, you might consider: (a) unchecking the PTT box for DTR/RTS in the MMTTY Radio command dialog box; and if this doesn't work or it is already unchecked (b) clearing out the contents of the Rx and Tx commands in the MMTTY Radio command dialog box in order to stop MMTTY from trying to control PTT via software. Hope this helps. 73, Rich VE3KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Just got the blast
80M NR2.2 FW3.44 CW RFmax AF~1/3 Headphones NoSubRx Tuning around a bit and switching among filters (2.8, 1.0, 0.4, 0.25) with XFIL Hit with about 1/4 second blast that really took my ears off. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] K3 PB Ctrl Shift .01/.05
KG0KP wrote: The bandwidth appears to be limited when using 10 hz and it is painfully slow when the bandwidth is fairly wide. ... What would be really nice, if possible, is to auto change to 10 hz shift when you adjust your width below (pick a number) 200 or so and back when you go above that width (optionally?). 1. It is not the bandwidth that is limited, it is the range of the SHIFT control. For example, in DATA A, the bandwidth can be adjusted all the way up to 4 kHz, no differently from PB CTRL = 50 Hz. What is different is that the range of adjustment of the SHIFT control is limited to the range 1280 - 1720 Hz. As you noted, if the range were wider it would be painfully slow to adjust it more broadly anyway. The best solution to this is what some software calls an ALIGN or OPT function. This works as follows: with a wide filter, find the signal you want by clicking on it in the waterfall; click on the ALIGN or OPT button which retunes your radio so that the signal you have selected is now on the optimal frequency (FC = 1500 Hz is the obvious choice in DATA A); and now adjust the filter bandwidth as narrow as you like. I do not know whether DM780 has such a function, but if it does, that would be much easier than using the SHIFT knob to chase stations up and down the waterfall. 2. If an automatic switch between 10 Hz and 50 Hz shift resolution with filter bandwidth is ever implemented, I would suggest that it kick in somewhere around 400-500 Hz, certainly not as narrow as 200 Hz. In RTTY, the widths where the 10 Hz shift resolution is most useful are those where the skirts of the filter and the skirts of the RTTY signal overlap. At a shift resolution of 50 Hz and with some choices of PITCH, this overlap could happen at filter bandwidths up to 350-400 Hz. 73, Rich VE3KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Just got the blast
We'll send you 3.51, the latest field-test release, which should correct this. tnx Wayne N6KR On Oct 27, 2009, at 5:55 PM, Jim Miller wrote: 80M NR2.2 FW3.44 CW RFmax AF~1/3 Headphones NoSubRx Tuning around a bit and switching among filters (2.8, 1.0, 0.4, 0.25) with XFIL Hit with about 1/4 second blast... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
