[Elecraft] K3 Assembly-p32 VFO B Encoder: Trim 5 pins???

[Richard Hill]

Hello.  I'm building K3 #3653 and hit a snag installing the second 
encoder, VFO B.  The instructions (page 32)  indicate I need to trim 5 
pins close to the PC board as part of the preparation to install the 
encoder.  I'm not seeing it.  Does this mean cutting the pins after 
installing the encoder?

I looked for an errata sheet for the assembly manual, but did not see one.

OK, what am I missing?

Thanks
Rich
NU6T

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Re: [Elecraft] Is the K2 old technology

[Conway Yee]

On Mon, 11 Jan 2010, Vic K2VCO wrote:
>although I have a better-performing K3, I'd never give it up.

Look forward to the sad day when I actually finish the K2, I am planning
my next project.  While the K3 looks like a much less challenging project,
I am intrigued.  In what sense does the K3 outperform the K2?

tnx.
Conway Yee, N2JWQ

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[Elecraft] K3 and Centurion connection?

[H. Cary III]

I've just gotten a like new TenTec Centurion to replace my Heathkit SB-200. I 
operate 95% SSB and am a bit perplexed about the connection from the K3 to the 
Centurion.  Yes, RF from K3 goes to RF In, that I know; the question is does 
the Key Out go to the PTT/VOX or Key In.  I'm thinking PTT/VOX but I don't want 
to assume and screw this up!  Anyone have this set up that can help? TenTec 
offices are closed at the moment or I'd call them.
BTW, if anyone is interested in an SB-200 in good working condition, please 
contact me off list.
Thanks and 73,
"H" Cary, K4TM  K3-100 #3491
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Re: [Elecraft] FS: Inrad 1.8Khz 8-Pole Filters

[Brett Howard]

I got quite a few replies and I've sold these now.  We'll see how well
I like the two 1.5Khz filters I just bought..  If I like them good
enough there are good odds I'll have 2 more 1.8Khz filters
available...

Thanks all.

On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 7:26 PM, Brett Howard  wrote:
> 125.95 + shipping new.  But I'd like to get $100 shipped.
>
> Any takers?  Please reply directly so that I don't miss it.
>
> Thanks much gentlemen.
>
> ~Brett (KC7OTG)
>
>
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[Elecraft] Cable for HL-2.5Kfx to K3

[Bill K9YEQ]

I had previously posted that I needed the correct cable for my amp and Bob
at Array Solutions emailed me and fixed my problem faster than I could bat
an eyelash. Got the right cable and set the amp for "Y" Yeasu and the amp
now tracks the K3.  It also has the ALC cable with it and that also does
what I expect.  Using the W2 wattmeter protects the amp if I have the wrong
antenna from my remote. Now all that is left is to get the remote situation
and the tuner to do that job.  I am looking at both the HC 1.5Kfx auto tuner
and the Palstar At-Auto to figure out what to order next.  I am somewhat
afraid of the MFJ-998 as I want a 1.1 to 1 or less and can already to 1.7 to
1 with the antennas I have.  I will keep investigating.  I am about ready to
pounce unless Elecraft would have something on the horizon.

 

 

73,

 

Bill

K9YEQ

K2 & KX1 (Field tester); K3; W2; mini mods 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] Preparing for the Build of the K3 Kit S/N 3823

[Barry N1EU]

Steve, a while back a compilation of kit building tips was posted on the K3
Wiki at http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/K3_Kit_Building

I think many of the tips are still quite good and relevant.

73,
Barry N1EU



KC2VNI wrote:
> 
> I thank you in advance for whatever suggestions you may have.
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] Preparing for the Build of the K3 Kit S/N 3823

[Dick Dievendorff]

Hi, Steve.

1) I use little plastic snap-cover boxes that have small compartments for
small parts like this.  I find my fingers are sometimes too large to get
into the 1x1" compartments, so I keep a pair of tweezers handy. I've heard
of everything from egg cartons to muffin tins being used.  Just something to
keep the parts from wandering around.

2) The anti-static mat that Radio Shack sells should be fine.  Connect the
mat to a wrist strap and connect the wrist strap to you. If you set the
envelope on the mat and then open it while you have the wrist strap on, and
the chassis is also sitting on the mat, then you won't have much potential
between them.

3) Almost any DMM will do.  The checks being made are intended to catch
gross, destructive issues.

Take your time, and savor the experience!  It will help to make you "one
with the radio"...  

73 de Dick, K6KR


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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Preparing for the Build of the K3 Kit S/N 3823


I recv'd the K3 and I am reading the instructions. I figured I'd ask some
basic questions on a few things before putting tab "A" into slot "B". (I've
already looked through the instructions to get an overview of what I should
expect and I'll read them again before diving into this)

1) A means to hold the smaller hardware- What types of holders or containers
do you guys use to hold the smaller screws?

2) Static electricity-I was going to purchase a static mat with a ground
strap. Some questions:
- Does anyone have experience with the type of static mat they sell at Radio
Shack?
- Is it acceptable to work on a wooden table top that has painted metal legs
and attach the ground from the mat to the table leg even if it's painted?


3) Multi-Meter: Is an inexpensive Radio Shack unit acceptable for measuring
the resistances that are discussed in the assembly manual? Does anyone have
suggestions about what model they would use?

As a side note, I've got my power supply (an Astron RS-35M) ordered so I'll
be able to hopefully conduct at least the "smoke test". The antenna will be
the next piece of the puzzle once the smoke test is out of the way.

Also, I'd like to pass my compliments along to those of you who've taken the
time to post you tube videos of their building experience. It's been
helpful.

As a general comment that is not of a technical nature, my feeling is that
this is going to take me longer than 7-8 hours to build. I'll let you know
how I'm progressing and if I have further questions.


I thank you in advance for whatever suggestions you may have.

73

KC2VNI

Steve
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: MH2 Mic

[NZ0T]

Here are the settings I use - worked out with a group on 1.947 that is very
"up" on all that SSB stuff.

1+4
2+1
3+1
4+2
5+2
6  0
7  0
8  0

Seems to need some help in the lower frequencies.  I also use a RatShack
studio mic and it seems to need less highs also but not any bass boost.  I
suggest you find a quiet frequency, a group of friends and work it out over
the air.

73 Bill NZ0T

Don Wilhelm-4 wrote:
> 
> Phil,
> 
> Adjust the mic gain until you have 5 to 7 bars indicated on the ALC 
> meter, then add compression as you desire.
> You can use the monitor to listen on the headphones (just remember to 
> turn the monitor back down to zero to use the speaker(s) or you will 
> have a lot of audio feedback).
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> Phil Hystad wrote:
>> I just received the MH2 hand mic in the mail today for my rather new K3. 
>> Can someone suggest some starting "settings" for mic gain and
>> compression.  Right now, I have mic gain set to 5 and compression set to
>> 4 but I really do not know how it comes across over the air.  I could
>> monitor the signal but I would rather start off close to a good mix and
>> then diddle with it from there once I find someone close to monitor my
>> audio signal.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
>>   
>>
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[Elecraft] Preparing for the Build of the K3 Kit S/N 3823

[KC2VNI]

I recv'd the K3 and I am reading the instructions. I figured I'd ask some
basic questions on a few things before putting tab "A" into slot "B". (I've
already looked through the instructions to get an overview of what I should
expect and I'll read them again before diving into this)

1) A means to hold the smaller hardware- What types of holders or containers
do you guys use to hold the smaller screws?

2) Static electricity-I was going to purchase a static mat with a ground
strap. Some questions:
- Does anyone have experience with the type of static mat they sell at Radio
Shack?
- Is it acceptable to work on a wooden table top that has painted metal legs
and attach the ground from the mat to the table leg even if it's painted?


3) Multi-Meter: Is an inexpensive Radio Shack unit acceptable for measuring
the resistances that are discussed in the assembly manual? Does anyone have
suggestions about what model they would use?

As a side note, I've got my power supply (an Astron RS-35M) ordered so I'll
be able to hopefully conduct at least the "smoke test". The antenna will be
the next piece of the puzzle once the smoke test is out of the way.

Also, I'd like to pass my compliments along to those of you who've taken the
time to post you tube videos of their building experience. It's been
helpful.

As a general comment that is not of a technical nature, my feeling is that
this is going to take me longer than 7-8 hours to build. I'll let you know
how I'm progressing and if I have further questions.


I thank you in advance for whatever suggestions you may have.

73

KC2VNI

Steve
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 Screen displays " ERR PTT " msg

[David Windisch]

Hi, all who replied:
Tks for your early replies.
I apparently disassembled far enough around the KIO3 board to disturb what
ever was causing the problem to go away undiagnosed.  Chalk up another
airball fix.  Til next time 
Brgds,
Dave

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Re: [Elecraft] [QRP-L] Shack Cleaning, K2 options, paddle for sale

[Brent Sutphin]

The paddles have also been sold, pending funds.
Brent  WB4X
- Original Message - 
From: "Mike.WE0H" 
To: "QRP-L" 
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 4:52 PM
Subject: Re: [QRP-L] Shack Cleaning, K2 options, paddle for sale


> I'll take those paddles.
>
> Mike
> WE0H
>
>
>
> Brent Sutphin wrote:
>> The ETS2 has been sold pending funds.
>>
>> Brent
>> - Original Message - 
>> From: "Brent Sutphin" 
>> To: "QRP-L" ; 
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 4:33 PM
>> Subject: [QRP-L] Shack Cleaning, K2 options, paddle for sale
>>
>>
>>> I have the following equipment for sale that is in excess to my needs.
>>>
>>> K2 options
>>> KBT2 internal battery option, one year old this month and used very 
>>> little
>>> $65
>>> KAT2 20 watt internal ATU, one year old  $150
>>> KIO2 RS 232 serial interface $80
>>> ETS2 STD 3" tilt stand for EC2  new unopened $12
>>>
>>> Arizona Scorpions CW paddle finished with clear lacquer $35
>>>
>>> W1CG Low Power Balun, neatly packaged with banana plugs and BNC 
>>> connectors.
>>> $25
>>>
>>> If interested, please contact me directly.  Prices include shipping 
>>> within
>>> continental US.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Brent WB4X 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3: MH2 Mic

[Don Wilhelm]

Phil,

Adjust the mic gain until you have 5 to 7 bars indicated on the ALC 
meter, then add compression as you desire.
You can use the monitor to listen on the headphones (just remember to 
turn the monitor back down to zero to use the speaker(s) or you will 
have a lot of audio feedback).

73,
Don W3FPR

Phil Hystad wrote:
> I just received the MH2 hand mic in the mail today for my rather new K3.  Can 
> someone suggest some starting "settings" for mic gain and compression.  Right 
> now, I have mic gain set to 5 and compression set to 4 but I really do not 
> know how it comes across over the air.  I could monitor the signal but I 
> would rather start off close to a good mix and then diddle with it from there 
> once I find someone close to monitor my audio signal.
>
> Thanks,
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>   
>
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Re: [Elecraft] [QRP-L] Shack Cleaning, K2 options, paddle for sale

[Brent Sutphin]

The ETS2 has been sold pending funds.

Brent
- Original Message - 
From: "Brent Sutphin" 
To: "QRP-L" ; 
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 4:33 PM
Subject: [QRP-L] Shack Cleaning, K2 options, paddle for sale


>I have the following equipment for sale that is in excess to my needs.
>
> K2 options
> KBT2 internal battery option, one year old this month and used very little
> $65
> KAT2 20 watt internal ATU, one year old  $150
> KIO2 RS 232 serial interface $80
> ETS2 STD 3" tilt stand for EC2  new unopened $12
>
> Arizona Scorpions CW paddle finished with clear lacquer $35
>
> W1CG Low Power Balun, neatly packaged with banana plugs and BNC 
> connectors.
> $25
>
> If interested, please contact me directly.  Prices include shipping within
> continental US.
>
> Thanks
> Brent WB4X
>
>
>
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[Elecraft] TEST PSE IGNORE

[Ken]

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Re: [Elecraft] In band rx IMD

[Ted Roycraft]

Why don't you ask the "fellow" Randy?

Randy Downs wrote:
> I'm a bit confused about an email I received. A fellow said "The
> TS870S is probably still in your shack because of its INBAND IMD
> performance. The ARRL does not do the inband IMD test anymore. Many of
> the complaints about the K3's receiver is related to its poor inband
> IMD performance. However there is various opinions on this."
> What is he referring too? I'm not aware of this issue.Randy
> K8RDD
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[Elecraft] Shack Cleaning, K2 options, paddle for sale

[Brent Sutphin]

I have the following equipment for sale that is in excess to my needs.

K2 options
KBT2 internal battery option, one year old this month and used very little 
$65
KAT2 20 watt internal ATU, one year old  $150
KIO2 RS 232 serial interface $80
ETS2 STD 3" tilt stand for EC2  new unopened $12

Arizona Scorpions CW paddle finished with clear lacquer $35

W1CG Low Power Balun, neatly packaged with banana plugs and BNC connectors.
$25

If interested, please contact me directly.  Prices include shipping within
continental US.

Thanks
Brent WB4X



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[Elecraft] In band rx IMD

[Randy Downs]

I'm a bit confused about an email I received. A fellow said "The
TS870S is probably still in your shack because of its INBAND IMD
performance. The ARRL does not do the inband IMD test anymore. Many of
the complaints about the K3's receiver is related to its poor inband
IMD performance. However there is various opinions on this."
What is he referring too? I'm not aware of this issue.Randy
K8RDD
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[Elecraft] K3: MH2 Mic

[Phil Hystad]

I just received the MH2 hand mic in the mail today for my rather new K3.  Can 
someone suggest some starting "settings" for mic gain and compression.  Right 
now, I have mic gain set to 5 and compression set to 4 but I really do not know 
how it comes across over the air.  I could monitor the signal but I would 
rather start off close to a good mix and then diddle with it from there once I 
find someone close to monitor my audio signal.

Thanks,
73, phil, K7PEH


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[Elecraft] Elecraft K1.

[David Quental]

Hello all,

as you already know I have a new K3 just waiting for me to be assembled,
it misses about 3 months to do it. If no change to use K3 at home in a
normal way, because I have not antennas on my building because of my
"lovely neighbours", I am thinking to get an elecraft K1 for portable
operation and use K3 for contests outside home.

It is not for now, because I am in Afghanistan, but maybe end of the
year that I will need a K1, my intention is to buy an used K1 from an
elecrafter from this list, if possible of course.

K1 seems to be the perfect rig for portable operation since I do
exclusively CW.

If anyone pretend to sell an used K1 let me know, maybe later on we can
talk.

Best 73.

T6AG
David Quental

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[Elecraft] K3BSR Release 1 available

[Don Rasmussen]

The download has been updated for K3BSR v7.1

Here is the new stuff. It will stay this way thru February aside from bug 
fixes. 

Photos:

http://www.zerobeat.net/wb8yqj/k316.jpg

http://www.zerobeat.net/wb8yqj/K3Full.jpg

The website:

http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/K3_BSR-SM_Version_7

http://tinyurl.com/ydn99uy

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Cheers,
Don
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Re: [Elecraft] do I miss something...?

[Radio Amateur N5GE]

On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:44:03 +0100, "f9oj.7" 
wrote:

>Hello
>I assembled a W2 wattmeter last december, but I had to spend a couple of 
>weeks in a clinic, and when back home, I tested it, but it did work as it 
>ought to !
>
>When "power" on, no problem ; when tapping"range", the 2 watt led never 
>lights up. The others do normally.
>
>If I apply RF via the K3, the whole line of the "power" green leds lights 
>up, whatever  power applied, and the SWR line flickers all over the range.
>
>Has anyone an idea?
>
>Thanks for any suggestion.
>
>Best 73
>
>Jacques de F9OJ
>K2 #O937  K3 # 2450
[snip]

There have been two firmware changes since the original W2's were
shipped.  You should upgrade the firmware if you have not.  Many
changes were made in both new versions.

73,

Tom, N5GE

n...@n5ge.com
K3 #806 with SUB RX, K3 #1055, PR6,
XV144, XV432, KRC2,
W1, 2 W2's and other small kits

1 K144XV on order

http://www.n5ge.com
http://www.swotrc.net

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[Elecraft] Reflector

[Phil Hystad]

Yet another way to handle the large number of postings to this reflector...

I follow a lot of different e-mail reflectors, most of them are software 
oriented where the new messages per day is in the low hundreds.

I handle this by redirecting the e-mails to folders for each of the groups that 
I follow.  Thus, my regular e-mail inbox is not polluted by excessive e-mail 
messages.

This makes it easy to scan through the messages at the end of the day or 
periodically through the day and pick out the ones I like.  But, the real 
advantage to this is that after a while, you start to build up a significant 
library of good technical information local on your computer.  In my case, my 
search techniques on this local computer far exceed the methods available via 
on-line mailing list archives.

I am typically hit by 250 to 350 e-mail messages a day because of the groups I 
follow and I do not find this to be a problem what-so-ever.  Oh, of course I 
have fairly highspeed download (~20 Mbps) but even with lower download speeds, 
performance is usually not a problem.

73, phil, K7PEH
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Re: [Elecraft] reflector

[Bill W4ZV]

Richard Ferch wrote:
> 
> The elecraft mailing list postings can be accessed from at least three 
> places on the web, each with a slightly different interface:
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

And yet another (which is searchable):

http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/maillist.html

73,  Bill

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Re: [Elecraft] Panadapter Setup for K2 - Where can I read-up on this? Goos source for advice?

[Alan Bloom]

http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/k2_interface.htm


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Re: [Elecraft] reflector

[Richard Ferch]

KA5KKT wrote:
>   * I subscribe to the reflector in Digest Mode (I have MS Outlook for
> email).
>   * I create a rule to send Digest postings to Deleted Items 
>   * I read the reflector posts via my Web Browser at 

Dick, you don't need to subscribe in Digest mode and throw away the 
digests. You can subscribe without any e-mail at all. I do that for 
virtually all of the reflectors I am subscribed to.

The elecraft mailing list postings can be accessed from at least three 
places on the web, each with a slightly different interface:





73,
Rich VE3KI
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Re: [Elecraft] reflector

[Arato Andras]

One more remark. I get  Plain Text Digests.

73! de HA4AA Andras.

On Wed, 13 Jan 2010, Arato Andras wrote:

> Hi Robby,
>
> I like reading digest. See your original posting below. My mailbox is on a 
> Linux machine and reach it with terminal program. Reading the Today's Topics 
> part of the big mail, I choose by Subject and by author. I use a search 
> string like this: ": 1".
>
> Type always one space before the number. Sometimes this kind of searching 
> string results faulty hits. In this case a get next hit or change the string.
>
> It is simple, spartan but works.
>
> 73! de HA4AA Andras
>
> K2/100 #2398
> KX1#275
>
> -
> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:28:38 -0400
> From: "robby robertson" 
> Subject: [Elecraft] reflector
> ...
>
> Does anyone know a good way to read the digests from this reflector. I do not 
> want to receive 50 emails a day to get 2 or 3 that are of interest to me. The 
> K3 digest is getting ignored here because of all the repeat information I 
> have to wade through.
>
> There must be a better way.
>
>
>
> -Robby
>
> VY2SS
>
>
>
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[Elecraft] reflector

[Arato Andras]

Hi Robby,

I like reading digest. See your original posting below. My mailbox is 
on a Linux machine and reach it with terminal program. Reading the 
Today's Topics part of the big mail, I choose by Subject and by 
author. I use a search string like this: ": 1".

Type always one space before the number. Sometimes this kind of 
searching string results faulty hits. In this case a get next hit or 
change the string.

It is simple, spartan but works.

73! de HA4AA Andras

K2/100 #2398
KX1#275

-
Message: 1
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:28:38 -0400
From: "robby robertson" 
Subject: [Elecraft] reflector
...

Does anyone know a good way to read the digests from this reflector. 
I do not want to receive 50 emails a day to get 2 or 3 that are of 
interest to me. The K3 digest is getting ignored here because of all 
the repeat information I have to wade through.

There must be a better way.



-Robby

VY2SS

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Screen displays " ERR PTT " msg

[Duncan Carter]

I've had the same thing happen several times on my K3.

Dunc, W5DC

Joe Planisky wrote:
> I had a similar thing happen to my K3 a few weeks ago.  Was getting  
> ERR PTT with literally nothing but power connected.  Only way to turn  
> it off was to shut down the power supply.  Doing an EE INIT didn't fix  
> it.  After disassembling the rig enough to inspect the key jacks and  
> the front panel mic connector, it started working again.  I never did  
> find a definite cause for it.  It has not happened since.
>
> (Side note:  I know Wayne is working on a firmware change to let the  
> rig be turned off when ERR PTT happens.)
>
> 73
> --
> Joe KB8AP
>
>
>
> On Jan 13, 2010, at 8:10 AM, David Windisch wrote:
>
>   
>> SN28XX, V3.68 firmware, re-loaded several times to no avail.
>> Other than rtm and reading the archives, I've not a clue why this is
>> happening.
>> I've followed the steps in the manual to no avail.
>> *Nothing* but power is connected to the K3.
>> Unit comes uo on 10MHz WWV, loud and clear and that's about it.
>> Won't tune.
>> No consistent behavior pattern, right or wrong.
>> Sometimes I can change a band once, or a mode, then lockup occurs.
>> Can't turn power off.
>> Can't get into any menu.
>> Won't transmit.
>> Now what?  Vulcan nerve pinch?
>> Brgds, tia,  Dave, W8FGX
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>> http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Screen-displays-ERR-PTT-msg-tp4349729p4349729.html
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Re: [Elecraft] XV144 LO frequency

[Bo, OZ2M]

Hi Don et al.

Yes indeed the stability is the issue. Tweaking the frequency is a piece of 
cake.

73
Bo, OZ2M - Looking for DX? Try VUSHF DX-peditions www.rudius.net/dxp
- Original Message - 
From: "Don Wilhelm" 
To: "Bo, OZ2M" 
Cc: 
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 11:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] XV144 LO frequency


Bo,

You certainly are welcome to try pulling the crystal frequency with a
small parallel or series capacitor, but the stability may suffer - I
have not tried it, this is a theoretical guess.
Remember the crystal in all except the XV50 are overtone crystals - the
XV50 uses a fundamental mode crystal and can be pulled using normal VXO
oscillator techniques.

73,
Don W3FPR

Bo, OZ2M wrote:
> Hi all
>
> During the Christmas holidays I finally decided to assemble my XV144, and
> XV432 too. Much to my surprise the XV144 design does not come with an LO
> adjustment possibility. This is relevant for me as I do not use it with an
> Elecraft or other "display trick" capable radio.
>
> Has anyone already done a XV144 LO real frequency tuning mod?
>
>
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] XV daisy chaining with non-Elecrafts

[Bo, OZ2M]

Hi Don et al.

Protocol analyzer - no problem. Microcontroller programming no problem 
either.

Problem = time :-)

I like neat solutions. Often I cannot find them so I have to make them 
myself.

I have no plans for neither an K2 nor K3, of K4 for that matter.

73
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From: "Don Wilhelm" 
To: "Bo, OZ2M" 
Cc: "Elecraft" 
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 12:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] XV daisy chaining with non-Elecrafts


Bo,

The XV transverters can be daisy-chained for the key line and the IF
coax cables - see the diagram on page 12 of the Owner's manual.

I would think it would be easier to select the proper transverter by
merely pressing the power on/off switch of the one you want rather than
trying to reverse engineer the AuxBus code to select one transceiver -
But than I am not familiar with your skills nor your available tools to
decipher the AuxBus signaling required.

Of course, one alternative is to use an Elecraft K2 or K3 for the IF
transceiver.  Either will integrate nicely (and seamlessly) with your
set of transverters - the K2 would need the KIO2 option, and the K60XV
option makes transverter use easier.  The K3 needs only the KXV3 or
KXV3A option to run the transverters, everything else is in the basic K3/10

73,
Don W3FPR

Bo, OZ2M wrote:
> Hi
>
> Has anyone done daisy chaining of the Elecraft transverters without using 
> an
> Elecraft radio?
>
> I acknowledge that the AuxBus is used and intelligent communication is
> needed from an additional microcontroller.
>
> Initially I thought, without taking a closer look at the diagram, that it
> was possible to select the relevant transverter via the bus by supplying a
> simple voltage corresponding to the DIP setting in the transverter. But 
> from
> what I can under stand from Elecraft intelligent communication is 
> necessary.
> Also taking an even closer look I can see that the AuxBus goes to a 
> digital
> port in the XV-microcontroller.
>
> If no super mod invented already I see the following alternatives:
> 1) write own firmware for the XVs, and review two port pins
> 2) make an intelligent controller
> 3) make an IF switching and supply voltage control box
> 4) abandon the Elecraft transverters
>
> I have three transverters and was looking forward to the daisy chaining
> principle - actually this is why I embarked on the Elecraft way and 
> already
> prepared the non-Elecraft transverter for daisy chaining.
>
> 1) Can be done and with additional features missing today.
>
> 2) The intelligent controller may even be a business opportunity as a 
> stand
> alone box. Furthermore I have a station controller already in which I have
> to rewrite the firmware so adding AuxBus communication should be a
> manageable task provided I can emulate the AuxBus protocol.
>
> What to do?
>
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Screen displays " ERR PTT " msg

[Joe Planisky]

I had a similar thing happen to my K3 a few weeks ago.  Was getting  
ERR PTT with literally nothing but power connected.  Only way to turn  
it off was to shut down the power supply.  Doing an EE INIT didn't fix  
it.  After disassembling the rig enough to inspect the key jacks and  
the front panel mic connector, it started working again.  I never did  
find a definite cause for it.  It has not happened since.

(Side note:  I know Wayne is working on a firmware change to let the  
rig be turned off when ERR PTT happens.)

73
--
Joe KB8AP



On Jan 13, 2010, at 8:10 AM, David Windisch wrote:

>
> SN28XX, V3.68 firmware, re-loaded several times to no avail.
> Other than rtm and reading the archives, I've not a clue why this is
> happening.
> I've followed the steps in the manual to no avail.
> *Nothing* but power is connected to the K3.
> Unit comes uo on 10MHz WWV, loud and clear and that's about it.
> Won't tune.
> No consistent behavior pattern, right or wrong.
> Sometimes I can change a band once, or a mode, then lockup occurs.
> Can't turn power off.
> Can't get into any menu.
> Won't transmit.
> Now what?  Vulcan nerve pinch?
> Brgds, tia,  Dave, W8FGX
> -- 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 kit or factory assembled

[JIM DAVIS]

On Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:31:17 -0800 (PST)
  Mike K2MK  wrote:
> 
> A resource for those who are undecided as to whether to build their K3 or
> have it factory assembled would be a viewing of N5NA's 7 minute YouTube
> video.
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfUMZcwtIyw
> 
> It's a masterpiece of time lapse photography. And very enjoyable as well.
> 
> 73,
> Mike K2MK
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Dear Mike,

With our K3 (S/N 2406) my choice was to buy (assembled) was because unlike 
earlier years (40yrs) I
had "infinite patience", but with the on-slaught of aging all that "patience" 
seemed to fly out 
the
proverbial-window!!!

The guys at (Aptos then-2009) did a superb job of getting everything right 
within the radio and
have been "ENJOYING" it ever since!

KUDOS TO THE CREW @ ELECRAFT!!!

Warmest Regards from a "BELIEVER"!!!

Jim/nn6ee

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Screen displays " ERR PTT " msg

[Barry N1EU]

Make sure the PTT-KEY config menu setting is OFF-OFF

73,
Barry N1EU



David Windisch wrote:
> 
> SN28XX, V3.68 firmware, re-loaded several times to no avail.
> Other than rtm and reading the archives, I've not a clue why this is
> happening.
> I've followed the steps in the manual to no avail.
> *Nothing* but power is connected to the K3.
> Unit comes uo on 10MHz WWV, loud and clear and that's about it.
> Won't tune.
> No consistent behavior pattern, right or wrong.
> Sometimes I can change a band once, or a mode, then lockup occurs.
> Can't turn power off.
> Can't get into any menu.
> Won't transmit.
> Now what?  Vulcan nerve pinch?
> Brgds, tia,  Dave, W8FGX
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Screen displays " ERR PTT " msg

[Don Wilhelm]

Dave,

If you really mean that nothing but power is connected, then your K3 has 
a problem and it is time for an email to k3supp...@elecraft.com.
But, if you have a key or paddle connected, or a microphone connected or 
the RS-232 cable connected, try disconnecting those first.
ERR PTT says something is trying to key the K3 at the time you power on 
- it will inhibit everything until the key closure is cleared.
Key closure can be actual key, paddles, PTT or DTR/RTS keying through 
the serial port.  Check that nothing is contacting the XMIT button too.

73,
Don W3FPR

David Windisch wrote:
> SN28XX, V3.68 firmware, re-loaded several times to no avail.
> Other than rtm and reading the archives, I've not a clue why this is
> happening.
> I've followed the steps in the manual to no avail.
> *Nothing* but power is connected to the K3.
> Unit comes uo on 10MHz WWV, loud and clear and that's about it.
> Won't tune.
> No consistent behavior pattern, right or wrong.
> Sometimes I can change a band once, or a mode, then lockup occurs.
> Can't turn power off.
> Can't get into any menu.
> Won't transmit.
> Now what?  Vulcan nerve pinch?
> Brgds, tia,  Dave, W8FGX
>   
>   
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[Elecraft] K3 Screen displays " ERR PTT " msg

[David Windisch]

SN28XX, V3.68 firmware, re-loaded several times to no avail.
Other than rtm and reading the archives, I've not a clue why this is
happening.
I've followed the steps in the manual to no avail.
*Nothing* but power is connected to the K3.
Unit comes uo on 10MHz WWV, loud and clear and that's about it.
Won't tune.
No consistent behavior pattern, right or wrong.
Sometimes I can change a band once, or a mode, then lockup occurs.
Can't turn power off.
Can't get into any menu.
Won't transmit.
Now what?  Vulcan nerve pinch?
Brgds, tia,  Dave, W8FGX
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] IF output

[DM4iM]

Thanks to all, this list is great.

Am 13.01.2010 15:28, schrieb Lyle Johnson:
> 
>> I hook my TS-850 to the IF-output,...
>> I set the TS-850 to USB when listening to LSB-sigs on 80m.
>> Why is this the case?
>>   
> 
> The K3 uses high-side injection on all bands except 6 meters.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Lyle KK7P
> 


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Re: [Elecraft] reflector

[Edward Dickinson, III]

Hi Robby.

I keep up with the reflector via the following method.

* I subscribe to the reflector in Digest Mode (I have MS Outlook for
email).
* I create a rule to send Digest postings to Deleted Items 
* I read the reflector posts via my Web Browser at 

http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2010-January/date.html
* I keep a Shortcut on my desktop for that address
* When I start my computer each day, I click that icon and open a
tab in my browser
with that address
* I scan the list of email topics and click on those I want to read
* The browser opens that posting in the brower
* Browser Back returns to the main page
* The browser leaves read postings 'marked as read' by changing its
color
* That page is open in its own tab all day for me
* Refreshing the browser page/tab updates the page
* I usually click on the last posting in the list to highlight it
 so as to know where to pick up next time I look at it.

Notes:  The Icon/page address must be updated monthly.
  Deleting cookies will cause one to lose the 'marked as read'
indications
  I suppose the subscribing to the Digest is optional but by being a
subscriber
I can then post to the refelector.
  Some postings veiwed via this method do not incorporate 'word
wrap.'  If I 
really want to read such an email (if lengthy) I copy it
into
Note pad where it word wraps nicely.

...works for me and a whole lot less grief.  


73,

Dick - KA5KKT

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Re: [Elecraft] do I miss something...?

[David Fleming]

Hi Jacques,

Which sensor do you have? The 2W range is not available with the 2KW sensor.

The flashing SWR LED's indicates a SWR Alarm state. This happens when the W2's 
SWR Alarm is turned on and the SWR is excessively high. You can use the W2 
Utility or the W2 Interface software to turn the SWR alarm off. Sending an 'A' 
command will toggle the alarm on and off. It takes a power cycle to restore the 
W2 to normal operation once a SWR alarm occurs.

Be sure to use the W2 Utility to load the most current firmware, v 0.94. 

Hope this helps.

73,

David, W4SMT

--- On Wed, 1/13/10, f9oj.7  wrote:

> Hello
> I assembled a W2 wattmeter last december, but I had to
> spend a couple of 
> weeks in a clinic, and when back home, I tested it, but it
> did work as it 
> ought to !
> 
> When "power" on, no problem ; when tapping"range", the 2
> watt led never 
> lights up. The others do normally.
> 
> If I apply RF via the K3, the whole line of the "power"
> green leds lights 
> up, whatever  power applied, and the SWR line flickers
> all over the range.
> 
> Has anyone an idea?
> 
> Thanks for any suggestion.
> 
> Best 73
> 
> Jacques de F9OJ
> K2 #O937  K3 # 2450
 
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[Elecraft] Re： do I miss something...?

[Johnny Siu]

Hello,

Did you update the W2 with latest firmware 0.94?

cheers,

Johnny Siu VR2XMC



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主題： [Elecraft] do I miss something...?

Hello
I assembled a W2 wattmeter last december, but I had to spend a couple of 
weeks in a clinic, and when back home, I tested it, but it did work as it 
ought to !

When "power" on, no problem ; when tapping"range", the 2 watt led never 
lights up. The others do normally.

If I apply RF via the K3, the whole line of the "power" green leds lights 
up, whatever  power applied, and the SWR line flickers all over the range..

Has anyone an idea?

Thanks for any suggestion.

Best 73

Jacques de F9OJ
K2 #O937  K3 # 2450


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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] IF output

[Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy]

Martin,

If the frequency of the LO signal applied to a mixer is higher than that of 
the incoming signal frequency, as is the case in the K3's receiver on all 
bands except 6m, then a received LSB signal will appear as a USB signal at 
the mixer's IF output.  Also a received USB signal, for example on 20m, will 
appear as a LSB signal at the mixer's IF output.

If the frequency of the LO signal is lower than that of the received signal, 
e.g. on 6m in the K3 case, this "sideband inversion" does not take place. A 
6m USB signal will appear as an USB signal at IF.

73,
Geoff
GM4ESD



DM4iM"  wrote on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 11:33 AM

>I hook my TS-850 to the IF-output, it works fine.
> Make sure your "panorama-radio" is not able to transmit into your K3,
> e.g. use a RX-only input or modify it.
>
> I set the TS-850 to USB when listening to LSB-sigs on 80m.
>
> Why is this the case?
>
> Have not yet verified if that changes when listening to higher bands.
>
> Martin
>
> -- 
>
> 73, DM4iM


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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] IF output

[Lyle Johnson]

> I hook my TS-850 to the IF-output,...
> I set the TS-850 to USB when listening to LSB-sigs on 80m.
> Why is this the case?
>   

The K3 uses high-side injection on all bands except 6 meters.

73,

Lyle KK7P
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Re: [Elecraft] RF Speech Processors

[Lyle Johnson]

The DVR records audio before it is "processed" and during playback it i 
sinjected at essentially the same place in the audio path so subsequent 
processing will be applied. 

73,

Lyle KK7P
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Re: [Elecraft] RF Speech Processors

[Gary Smith]

I still have a Vomax Speech Processor I bought new and it was always 
stellar. It is a split band processor.

Gary KA1J

> --- On Tue, 1/12/10, Jim Brown  wrote:
>  All of which is why we've not heard much about folks trying RF 
> speech processing. :) 
> 
> 73,
> 
> Jim K9YC
> I built one years ago, but personally, I'm partial to split-band processing 
> :-)  
> 
> So were the Kenwood engineers that designed the TS-870, arguably one of the 
> better sounding radios.
> 
> Wes  N7WS
> 
> 
> 
>   
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[Elecraft] Fw: do I miss something...? - correction

[ON4WIX]

Sorry, that one sentence should read:

 "That way I discovered my PCB had one trace with a hairline crack that was 
virtually invisible"

73
Glenn ON4WIX
- Original Message - 
From: "ON4WIX" 
To: "f9oj.7" 
Cc: 
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] do I miss something...?


Hello Jacques,

I had exactly the same thing happen to me last year when I had built my W1.
First I checked all my solder joints, all were OK. Then I started checking
the continuity of the PCB traces using the schematic. Simple job: if, say,
acording to the schematic one side of R4 is connected to one side of C5,
just put an ohmmeter across this trace to see if it reads 0 Ohms. That way I
discovered my PCB had one hairline crack that was virtually invisible. I
just soldered a small wire to bypass this trace and all was well.

Hope you find the cause of your problems soon.

Bonne année et bonne chance!

73 de Glenn ON4WIX
- Original Message - 
From: "f9oj.7" 
To: "Elecraft" 
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 2:44 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] do I miss something...?


> Hello
> I assembled a W2 wattmeter last december, but I had to spend a couple of
> weeks in a clinic, and when back home, I tested it, but it did work as it
> ought to !
>
> When "power" on, no problem ; when tapping"range", the 2 watt led never
> lights up. The others do normally.
>
> If I apply RF via the K3, the whole line of the "power" green leds lights
> up, whatever  power applied, and the SWR line flickers all over the range.
>
> Has anyone an idea?
>
> Thanks for any suggestion.
>
> Best 73
>
> Jacques de F9OJ
> K2 #O937  K3 # 2450
>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] do I miss something...?

[ON4WIX]

Hello Jacques,

I had exactly the same thing happen to me last year when I had built my W1. 
First I checked all my solder joints, all were OK. Then I started checking 
the continuity of the PCB traces using the schematic. Simple job: if, say, 
acording to the schematic one side of R4 is connected to one side of C5, 
just put an ohmmeter across this trace to see if it reads 0 Ohms. That way I 
discovered my PCB had one hairline crack that was virtually invisible. I 
just soldered a small wire to bypass this trace and all was well.

Hope you find the cause of your problems soon.

Bonne année et bonne chance!

73 de Glenn ON4WIX
- Original Message - 
From: "f9oj.7" 
To: "Elecraft" 
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 2:44 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] do I miss something...?


> Hello
> I assembled a W2 wattmeter last december, but I had to spend a couple of
> weeks in a clinic, and when back home, I tested it, but it did work as it
> ought to !
>
> When "power" on, no problem ; when tapping"range", the 2 watt led never
> lights up. The others do normally.
>
> If I apply RF via the K3, the whole line of the "power" green leds lights
> up, whatever  power applied, and the SWR line flickers all over the range.
>
> Has anyone an idea?
>
> Thanks for any suggestion.
>
> Best 73
>
> Jacques de F9OJ
> K2 #O937  K3 # 2450
>
>
>
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[Elecraft] do I miss something...?

[f9oj.7]

Hello
I assembled a W2 wattmeter last december, but I had to spend a couple of 
weeks in a clinic, and when back home, I tested it, but it did work as it 
ought to !

When "power" on, no problem ; when tapping"range", the 2 watt led never 
lights up. The others do normally.

If I apply RF via the K3, the whole line of the "power" green leds lights 
up, whatever  power applied, and the SWR line flickers all over the range.

Has anyone an idea?

Thanks for any suggestion.

Best 73

Jacques de F9OJ
K2 #O937  K3 # 2450



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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Noise reduction & Notch

[Bruce Beford]

Stan W5EWA asked:

>   I've noticed that I am unable to operate the NR & NTCH independantly
> on the main & sub receiver. If I turn either control on, it's on for both
> receivers. Can't turn it on for one receiver and have it off for the other
> like you can for the Preamp & the NB. I installed the 2nd DSP for the Sub
> receiver. Why doesn't it have it's own NR & Notch?

Stan, I believe this is a limitation of the current firmware. When band
independence of the sub receiver was added back at ver. MCU 3.03 / DSP 2.10,
3-17-2009, it was said that this would be so (for now). The firware release
notes stated that some of these limitations would be lifted in future
releases:

New Feature: Band Independence for the Sub Receiver

* MAIN/SUB RECEIVER BAND INDEPENDENCE. If CONFIG:VFO IND 
is set to YES, then VFO A and B can be set to different bands. In this case
BAND UP/BAND DN will only move VFO A, but in BSET mode, they will apply
to VFO B. VFO B can also have a different mode from VFO A. Some RX
parameters can be set differently for the sub receiver when in BSET mode,
including PRE, ATTN, all DSP controls, and NB (noise blanker) settings.

Limitations: For now, NR, notch, and some other controls remain common 
to both receivers. Internal text decode (CW, FSK-D, PSK-D) is available 
only for the main receiver. Scanning still must be set up using both VFO A 
and B on the same band. Memory recall only updates VFO A if VFO B is
on a different band. (Most restrictions will be removed in future
revisions.)

73,
Bruce N1RX


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Re: [Elecraft] Panadapter Setup for K2 - Where can I read-up on this? Goos source for advice?

[R. Kevin Stover]

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] IF output

[DM4iM]

I hook my TS-850 to the IF-output, it works fine.
Make sure your "panorama-radio" is not able to transmit into your K3,
e.g. use a RX-only input or modify it.

I set the TS-850 to USB when listening to LSB-sigs on 80m.

Why is this the case?

Have not yet verified if that changes when listening to higher bands.

Martin

-- 

73, DM4iM
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Re: [Elecraft] RF Speech Processors

[turnbull]

Dear Lyle and Co,
I hope you do not object to what my asking a question to which I should 
perhaps know the answer but do not.   Just now my K3 is awaiting the DSP mod 
board which I want to install prior to the second RX and ATU so another rig is 
being used while the K3 sits on the blocks.  In other words it is not 
convenient to try this for myself just now.   

1) Using the DVR can I record my audio post RF clipping.
2) When I use the DVR on the radio for TX audio is this audio used pre or post 
the RF Clipper and Audio processing.   

I suspect it is post processing and applied without any further processing 
directly to the carrier so that listening to a DVR recording should be 
representative of what the other guy is hearing.  Double processing would be 
madness.   Still I am not certain and so ask these questions.

 Appologies if I should know the answer to this question.   I do find that 
the monitor function is less useful because of course one hears one's own voice 
through the body. 

 Thank you for your advice.
  73 Doug EI2CN 



On Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:59:23 -0800, Lyle Johnson  wrote:
> 
>> I am hoping there is no advantage so I can rid my desk of one more
> little black box.  The one thing that I can see on it that would be nice is
> the ability to shift the passband.
> 
> In the case of the K3, the Tx EQ can be used to tailor the ultimate
> sound, and the MON fuinction lets you hear your processed IF signal so
> you can hear the effect of the Tx EQ settings at various levels of
> clipping.
> 
> As always, it is best to record the results and then play back the
> recording for critical evaluation so you aren't mixing your biologic
> speech monitor with the radio's :-)
> 
> 73,
> 
> Lyle KK7P
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: Heil HC-4

[Arie Kleingeld PA3A]

Rubén,

Yes you are correct. High gain and Bias off.

I've been running this since I got my K3 (nearly 2 years ago)and get good
modulation reports. (TX-EQ is all set to 0, so no changes necessary.)

73
Arie PA3A




-Oorspronkelijk bericht-

MIC.SEL Menu? Do i have to select H or L?
and Bias?

I think it is H and Bias Off.

-- 
Rubén Navarro Huedo - EA5BZ


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Re: [Elecraft] RF Speech Processors

[juergen]

Hi Wes

The HIGH BOOST on the TS870S was also very effective. Sometimes the HIGH BOOST 
would operate  and sound like a speech processor with a Heil HC4. A good pileup 
buster.  

Maybe a future firmware revision could add a HIGH BOOST feature.

 John

--- On Tue, 1/12/10, Wes Stewart  wrote:

> From: Wes Stewart 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RF Speech Processors
> To: "Elecraft List" , "Jim Brown" 
> 
> Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 9:16 PM
> --- On Tue, 1/12/10, Jim Brown 
> wrote:
>  All of which is why we've not heard much about folks
> trying RF 
> speech processing. :) 
> 
> 73,
> 
> Jim K9YC
> I built one years ago, but personally, I'm partial to
> split-band processing :-)  
> 
> So were the Kenwood engineers that designed the TS-870,
> arguably one of the better sounding radios.
> 
> Wes  N7WS
> 
> 
> 
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