Re: [Elecraft] K1 Alignment and Test Part I

[Dominic Baines]

Thanks Don and Elecraft support.

"The ATTN LED being stuck on is an indication the MCU is not fully resetting at 
power on" is the message I got from Elecraft and they said check the MCI aka 
16CPIC77 socket pins.

Apologies Don, I should have been clearer...

I expected the E27 and the E42 message should appear and why as the build notes 
and the error codes explains them. What concerns is that the rig then seems to 
lock up on a power cycle with the ATTN LED remaining on permanent and nothing 
seems to fix it except a totally dismantle of the FP and RF boards and then 
reassembly. But the fix is not permanent and repeats on power cycle.

There do not appear to be any solder bridges and I traced the pins from FP to 
RF board for continuity but as it appears to be 'intermittent' It does seem to 
be a solder problem on a pin of the main MCU so going to try and reflow all the 
the socket pins including those under the LCD and check the MCU is reseated in 
the socket.


72

Dom
M1KTA



- Original Message 
> From: Don Wilhelm 
> To: Dominic Baines 
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Mon, 17 May, 2010 19:43:43
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 Alignment and Test Part I
> 
> Domonic,

The error codes and enumerated beginning on page 1 of Appendix E 
> in the 
manual.
The E27 says that the filter board firmware is not 
> communicating with 
the K1 microprocessor.
The E42 says that the VFO is 
> not oscillating properly - if you have not 
yet installed L1, that message is 
> normal until it is installed.

73,
Don W3FPR

Dominic Baines 
> wrote:
> Might have a problem on build and bit stuck as isn't clear why it 
> happened
>
> Got to page 36... Alignment and test Part 
> I.
>
> Apply power.. OK E27 appears. Press any buttom changes to 
> E42
> Tried it second time... again worked fine so time to take a 
> break. 
> First first turn off power (S1 on rig and at supply).
> As 
> for the bench etc moved nothing, unplugged nothing, touched nothing just 
> went to make a coffee.
>
> Return, turn power on. Only light that 
> turns on is the ATTN LED and it stays on nothing else.
>
>
> 
> Removed power dismantled the FP from RF and checked all the FP resistance 
> values 
> with those obtained earlier and they are all the same.
>
> Supply is 
> 13.8V and very well regulated.
>
> Trouble shooting doesn't say 
> anything that would appear to help.
>
> Thought would check voltages 
> on the main board... so with front panel disconnected.
> 13.8V 
> applied.
> P30 tests 
> P1 pin 15 5.97V
> P1 pin 16 
> 13.53V
> U3 pin 5 3.98V
> U3 pin 6 7.98
>
>
> Get 
> same with it connected.
>
> So double checked every solder joint, 
> didn't have to do anything to any of them and reconnected the FP to the RF 
> board. Tried applying power and LED's cycle as before E27 appears, press any 
> button and E42 appears again but power cycle and the behaviour 
> repeats.
>
> I am building this for someone else I am a bit puzzled 
> any suggestions? is it wise to continue ? Might there another problem I 
> haven't 
> seen?
> If the ATTN led remains on permanently there is a problem isn't 
> there?
>
>
> Seen one post that says something similar but no 
> fix and they carried on with the build and it worked
>
> 
> 72
>
> Dom
> M1KTA


  
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[Elecraft] K3 Allband?

[DM4iM]

Elecrafters,
how can i make a K3 transmit outside the ham bands?
I have a non-elecraft transverter covering 430-440 Mhz, i need to RX &
TX from 20-30Mhz. I guess i will also need the general coverage filter?

Martin

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: ROCKWELL automation at Dayton

[Gary Gregory]

What;d he say?

I am too old for this...

Gary

On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 3:19 PM, Deni  wrote:

> That's pretty cool,  but what about the knobs?
>
> Deni
> F5VJC
>
> paulb wrote:
> >
> > is this the same unit with the
> > Time Vortex Magnatron ?
> >
> > looks like a Model-II with
> > 90-Degree Braced Ectoplasmic
> > Junctor Inhibitors.
> >
> > cheers
> >
> > paul b
> > zl1ajy
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Re: [Elecraft] AM again

[Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy]

Would you consider building a simple L-C filter consisting of a couple of 
resonators?

This would help to reduce the potential high amplitude spurious responses 
present on the high frequency side in the 8215 kHz to 15 kHz mixing process.

73,
Geoff
GM4ESD



From: "Tom W8JI" 
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 4:02 AM

> This time receive
>
> I have filters from 2.7 kHz narrower in my K3. It just
> doesn't sound good on AM receive. Isn't there some way to
> widen it out on AM without buying AM filters I'll hardly
> use?? I have some AM transmitters so I'm not worried about
> TX.


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[Elecraft] DM780 Crash with Windows Vista Home Premium

[Frank MacDonell]

Hi All. Once again its OS versus Software. Has anyone heard of a fix
for DM780 crashing? Was in the middle of a PSK-31 QSO last night and
software went down. Thanks very much.

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: ROCKWELL automation at Dayton

[Monty Shultes]

I use one on each leg of my septapole unctenna - I thought that was 
standard.
K2DLJ

> While the Elecraft Booth was jammed at Dayton, this fellow was quietly 
> introducing the world to an invention that -could- change everything in 
> ham radio in a heartbeat. Company is ROCKWELL automation. Try to keep 
> up...
>
> http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5125780462773187994#
 

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: ROCKWELL automation at Dayton

[Matt Palmer]

turbo encabulator was better.


Matt
W8ESE
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Re: [Elecraft] Strange problem last night in my K3

[Ramiro Aceves]

Hi K3 fans.
After more than a month playing with my K3 and understandig it better, I 
think that the problem was simply that I pressed SCAN instead of FREQ 
ENT, and frequency was locked cause was in SCANNING. That is the way I 
reproduced it and I think it makes sense.

73, Ramiro

EA4NZ, ex EA1ABZ
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[Elecraft] Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit versus DM780

[Frank MacDonell]

Does anyone know of a fix to prevent DM780 from crashing? Install went
beautifully and then 2 crashes in the middle of 2 PSK31 QSO's. Tnx!

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Allband?

[DM4iM]

Thanks Elecrafters,
all questions answered.

Martin

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[Elecraft] For Sale: K160RX

[phil-z]

I know this is probably the wrong time of year to sell a 160 board but I'm 
reducing inventory to raise funds for a K-3. For sale is an un-assembled K160RX 
160 meter/RX Antenna input for a K-2. I bought it new but never got around to 
assembling or installing it. Price $35.00 shipped CONUS. PayPal OK or 
check/money order. 

Phil N3ZP 
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Re: [Elecraft] Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit versus DM780

[lstavenhagen]

Well, the smart *** response is to go to the Mac + cocoaModem/RUMLog which
will solve the problem once and for all, but I'll resist making that crack
for now... Oops... 

Have you talked to the HRD folks? I've forgotten how awful it is to keep
track of windows and the complete rewrites with every version, but if
something's broken, they probably should know about it (or putting it
another way, they're probably your only choice) 


73,
LS
W5QD
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Re: [Elecraft] DM780 Crash with Windows Vista Home Premium

[Joe Vrabel]

Frank: I've been using DM780 Ver 4.0 build 1848 for digital modes for a few
years now with no problem.  I run Windows Vista Home Premium also. Although
I'm not happy with Vista, I have no issues with running Ham Radio Deluxe and
DM 780. 73: Joe
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Re: [Elecraft] Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit

[George A. Thornton]

By crash, I assume the whole system crashes and you get the "blue screen
of death".

According to a software engineer friend of mine at Microsoft, this is
usually caused by a driver conflict with the OS.  Driver conflicts are
more common with the 64 bit OS.  Drivers are written by the device
manufacturers and there  is often a considerable lag between the release
of the new OS and the manufacturer's release of a new driver.  Many
manufacturers have not gotten around to writing 64 bit drivers.  That is
why I chose to stay with 32 bit Windows 7.  Less problems.

If you are using an external sound card, look for a driver update on the
manufacturer's web page, and see if there is any discussion about
Windows 7 64 bit issues.



-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Frank MacDonell
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 7:49 PM
To: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit

I have loaded HRD on a new laptop and now getting crashes. The
software worked fine on Windows 2000. Has anyone heard of any similar
problem and potential fixes? Thanks.

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[Elecraft] 160 kit

[W2bpi1]

I tried to e-mail you, But I get it returned!!! I want the  kit.  Geo/W2Bpi
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[Elecraft] N3ZP

[W2bpi1]

Trying to e-mail you abt 160 kit.  Getting a message that  it can't be 
delivered!   Geo/W2BPI
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[Elecraft] K3: all RX muted on transmit?

[Brian Machesney]

Are both the primary and secondary RX muted when in transmit mode, even if
the KRX3 gets its RF from the AUX input? Can this be disabled so that the
KRX3 can listen on a separate antenna during transmit on ANT1 or ANT2?

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Re: [Elecraft] K3: all RX muted on transmit?

[Lyle Johnson]

> Are both the primary and secondary RX muted when in transmit mode, even if
> the KRX3 gets its RF from the AUX input?


Yes.

The K3 does not operate full duplex.

73,

Lyle KK7P
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[Elecraft] K1 VFO tuning range

[SQ5FWR]

Hi,

I,ve built K1 and have over 100kHz tuning range. Can you advise me how to
change it to have less, for example only first 60kHz portion of the band and
get better tuning accuracy? 

73 de SQ5FWR Rafal

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Re: [Elecraft] K1 VFO tuning range

[Don Wilhelm]

Rafel,

As noted in the manual on page 38, two values for C2 are supplied with 
the kit, but other values can also be used.
Adjust the value of C2 to provide the range you desire and then adjust 
the turns spacing on L1 to place the OSC frequency at or slightly above 
3090 if you wish to cover the low end of the amateur bands.
Smaller values for C2 will provide a smaller tuning range.  If you want 
60 kHz, I would try 47 pF at C2 and see how close that comes.

73,
Don W3FPR


SQ5FWR wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I,ve built K1 and have over 100kHz tuning range. Can you advise me how to
> change it to have less, for example only first 60kHz portion of the band and
> get better tuning accuracy? 
>
> 73 de SQ5FWR Rafal
>
> -
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[Elecraft] K2 S/N 1999

[Ed Lambert]

I have been inactive for about 5 years. My K2 is cw only with KNB2, KDSP2,
KAF2 (now uninstalled), KAT2, and KIO2.

 

I want to get back on the air and want to bring my transceiver up to current
specification for possible modification to K2/100. Discussion with Elecraft
staff at Dayton seemed to indicate that I really didn't need to do much to
my radio to install the KPA100 option. However, the KPA100 manual seems to
want a complete A to B upgrade in addition to K2KEYMDKT, E850138 and
BFOMDKT.

 

I have been stubbornly resistant to some of these upgrades because they
result in great insult to the inherent beauty of my radio (it has no trace
cuts nor does it have slapdash parts soldered hither and yon. I think I have
gotten past this squeamishness, however, and am ready to move forward.

 

My other possibility is to wait for the (I think) KPA500 and bypass the 100
watt upgrade altogether, hopeful that I will be able to bypass the 15 dB
amplification limits imposed by the FCC. (I have been waiting a long time
for the KPA 2000, KPA 1500 and KPA 1000, however.)

 

I would be interested in the experiences of those who have made the 100 watt
upgrade to an older K2 and also in the general thoughts of the 100 vs 500
watt option.

 

Ed Lambert K2 1999

KD3Y

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Re: [Elecraft] DM780 Crash with Windows Vista

[Jon Perelstein]

For those of you who are having this problem, are any of you running some of 
the new Netbook class computers?  Generally, these have Intel Atom processors 
(1.2GHz or so) and are short on memory (typically 1gig).

I've found that a lot of digital software products like DM780, Digipan, MMTTY, 
etc. tend to crash when running on Netbook class computers.  This tendency is 
especially strong if you're running RIGblaster or other interfaces that use the 
internal sound card of the computer.  The problem is computer-related and has 
nothing to do with which version of Windows is in use.  

If that's the case, I've found that adding a second gig of memory will greatly 
reduce the problem, if not eliminate it.  Also, switching from an interface 
that uses the internal sound card to one with its own sound card/modem (e.g., 
SignaLink or a full TNC) will eliminate it entirely.

I've been able to replicate the problem on five different Netbook computers 
from Acer, HP, and Dell using WinXP, Windows 7, and Windows Vista_sucks plus 
different RIGblaster models.  In each case, additional memory mostly eliminated 
the problem and switching to an interface device that does not rely on the 
internal sound card completely eliminated the problem.

*

As for the comment about switching to Apple, I got a call over the weekend from 
my daughter in college begging me to buy her a Dell to replace her Macintosh.  
It seems that actually useful software such as statistical analysis software, 
process design software, and all sorts of business software is only available 
in the Microsoft world, not in the Mac world.

Jon
KB1QBZ
K2 #06550
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[Elecraft] K2AT to QRP Cover!

[Jim Harris]

Good afternoon, Folks.

 

I recently purchased a VERY FB K2/100 with KAT100 off e-Bay.  It's an
unbelievable rig as you all know.  With it came the QRP Top Cover with the
Speaker installed.

 

I'm thinking about building and installing the KAT2 into this Cover so I can
more easily carry it into the field or out to my patio.  [I'm not a real kit
builder (only a couple of kits under my belt) or "tech type" but more of a
"dare to dream" kit builder: in other words, I'd like to give this
"build/installation" a shot as a way of occupying my leisure time & keeping
me out of trouble.  I'm 79! :-)]

 

If this endeavor is more complicated than I envision, please feel free to
say so and I will get a pro to do it for me.  [I AM thinking of going with
the "pro wound" Toroids by the "Toroid Guy".]  If it's thought this might be
a "do-able", then also please feel free to warn me of pitfalls you know
about from your experience/s with this kit.

 

Thanks & Best 73.

 

Jim.

WA4NTM 

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Re: [Elecraft] DM780 Crash with Windows Vista

[lstavenhagen]

Interesting, given that math/science applications are where the mac is
strongest. And you are aware that even Microsoft writes loads of software
for the mac, right? The Office suite has been available on MacOS for a long
time, for example.

As for amateur radio software, I too used to think the mac was pretty
bereft, but a lot of those holes are getting filled in. Elecraft supports
the mac too!

73,
LS
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 S/N 1999

[Don Wilhelm]

Ed,

Yes, all the upgrades (and the optional ones too) is my recommendation - 
why skimp when you have it all torn down.  Although not entirely 
necessary for the KPA100 installation, the added heat of the KPA100 
makes the BFO upgrade, the PLL upgrade and the Thermistor (PLL 
temperature compensation) mods are highly recommended.  With an older 
K2, you will have to modify the Control Board to change the sidetone 
source and free U6 pin 25 for use with the computer interface, so you 
have one cut right there that is required.

I recall our discussion at Dayton, and I also recommended you change the 
IF crystals to the newer spec crystals too - that will improve your 
filters, and if you want, change the caps on the KSB2 to widen that 
filter out to 2.4 kHz or even 2.6 kHz.

I have no comment on the other amp questions.

73,
Don W3FPR

Ed Lambert wrote:
> I have been inactive for about 5 years. My K2 is cw only with KNB2, KDSP2,
> KAF2 (now uninstalled), KAT2, and KIO2.
>
>  
>
> I want to get back on the air and want to bring my transceiver up to current
> specification for possible modification to K2/100. Discussion with Elecraft
> staff at Dayton seemed to indicate that I really didn't need to do much to
> my radio to install the KPA100 option. However, the KPA100 manual seems to
> want a complete A to B upgrade in addition to K2KEYMDKT, E850138 and
> BFOMDKT.
>
>  
>
> I have been stubbornly resistant to some of these upgrades because they
> result in great insult to the inherent beauty of my radio (it has no trace
> cuts nor does it have slapdash parts soldered hither and yon. I think I have
> gotten past this squeamishness, however, and am ready to move forward.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K2AT to QRP Cover!

[Matt Palmer]

If you can melt solder you can build an elecraft kit, even 'roids are
easier than everyone makes them out to be (though they can be the most
time consuming part of the kitbuilding.)

Matt
W8ESE
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Re: [Elecraft] K2AT to QRP Cover!

[Don Wilhelm]

Jim,

So you are 79!  Congratulations, but age really has nothing to do with 
building unless it has rendered you with hands so shaky that you cannot 
insert component leads into holes and do a good job of soldering, and/or 
if your eyesight has dimmed to the point where you cannot discern where 
to place those leads - magnifiers will help if you are beginning to have 
those focusing problems.

All kits, no matter how large or complex go together the same way - one 
part at a time, let the instructions be your guide, don't skip around, 
the Elecraft instructions are written in the best order to proceed and 
have been field tested by a substantial group before release.

All in all, if you can read and follow the instructions correctly, and 
can do a good job of soldering, then you can build Elecraft kits at any age.
If you don't understand something in the instructions - well, that is 
what this list is about, feel free to ask and help will likely come 
along quickly, and if you have trouble, ask about that, we can usually 
help, but if not, an email to supp...@elecraft.com will bring you 
further assistance.

73,
Don W3FPR

Jim Harris wrote:
> Good afternoon, Folks.
>
>  
>
> I recently purchased a VERY FB K2/100 with KAT100 off e-Bay.  It's an
> unbelievable rig as you all know.  With it came the QRP Top Cover with the
> Speaker installed.
>
>  
>
> I'm thinking about building and installing the KAT2 into this Cover so I can
> more easily carry it into the field or out to my patio.  [I'm not a real kit
> builder (only a couple of kits under my belt) or "tech type" but more of a
> "dare to dream" kit builder: in other words, I'd like to give this
> "build/installation" a shot as a way of occupying my leisure time & keeping
> me out of trouble.  I'm 79! :-)]
>
>
>   
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Re: [Elecraft] DM780 Crash with Windows Vista

[Alan D. Wilcox]

Jon,
Hang on with your Apple ... you can run Windows on it. Assuming it's 
Intel-based, which is the current production.

I need to run a lot of heavy-duty Windows apps (programming, database) 
that aren't available for Snow Leopard. The solution is to run windows 
ON the Apple.

Parallels http://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/ lets you run a 
virtual machine (a VM) on the Apple; you install Windows in the VM just 
like you would a real piece of PC hardware. You can copy/cut/paste 
between Apple and Win applications, run simultaneously (without 
rebooting to the other OS).

Parallels runs satisfactorily in my Mac-mini with 2 GB RAM. Doesn't do 
well with less. My main machine is a Mac-Pro with 6 GB memory, and it 
runs perfectly. Have a PC sitting on the floor beside it, but haven't 
even turned it on in months.

Bottom line, keep the Apple, run the Windows apps you need on it.

Cheers,
Alan

Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40)
570-321-1516
http://WilcoxEngineering.com
Williamsport, PA 17701 


Jon Perelstein wrote:
> 
>
> As for the comment about switching to Apple, I got a call over the weekend 
> from my daughter in college begging me to buy her a Dell to replace her 
> Macintosh.  It seems that actually useful software such as statistical 
> analysis software, process design software, and all sorts of business 
> software is only available in the Microsoft world, not in the Mac world.
>
> Jon
> KB1QBZ
> K2 #06550
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[Elecraft] K3 Allband?

[Edward R Cole]

Martin,

Exactly!  You need the KBPF3 General Coverage board and KVX3 (which 
it sounds like you have).  Then go into Configuration and select the 
KVX3 rotate the main VFO knob to select the TEST mode and exit 
Config.  The radio will not transmit on any frequency dialed up with 
up to 1mw out at the transverter output jack (hopefully this is 
sufficient drive for your UHF xvtr; I will be driving a DEMI 144/28 
xvtr with my K3 at 1mw).  Elecraft intended the TEST mode to allow 
transmitting so that the Tx RF amp was disabled and no harm would 
occur.  Like code practise sending.

But it turns out to be a good sneak circuit for transmitting outside 
ham bands (albeit at very low RF).

This is how I use my K3 to transmit at 500-KHz as part of the ARRL 
Experimental 600 meter Group (WD2XSH).  I follow the K3 with a 2N915 
buffer amp which drives a surplus converted non-directional beacon 
transmitter to 100w output on 495-510-KHz.  Our group is only 
permitted to use CW, QRSS, PSK and WSPR - no voice modes.

73, Ed - KL7UW

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Message: 36
Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 10:57:08 +0200
From: DM4iM 
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Allband?
To: elecraft 
Message-ID: <4bf25664.6090...@vr-web.de>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-15

Elecrafters,
how can i make a K3 transmit outside the ham bands?
I have a non-elecraft transverter covering 430-440 Mhz, i need to RX &
TX from 20-30Mhz. I guess i will also need the general coverage filter?

Martin



73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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Re: [Elecraft] DM780 Crash with Windows Vista

[Phil Hystad]

> As for the comment about switching to Apple, I got a call over the weekend 
> from my daughter in college begging me to buy her a Dell to replace her 
> Macintosh.  It seems that actually useful software such as statistical 
> analysis software, process design software, and all sorts of business 
> software is only available in the Microsoft world, not in the Mac world.


I have four Apple Mac's in my house and two Windows laptops (one running 
Windows 7 and the other running Windows XP).  I also have Linux and Windows 
(various versions) running under Parallels on my mac computers.  Actually, 
right now I am taking a break from writing a C# program under Windows 7 
(64-bit) which is running on my MacBook Pro laptop under Parallels.

Also, on this Mac and also on my iMac 24 desktop sitting over on my desk, I 
also run Mathworks MATLAB, and Mathematica, and R.  For those who do not know, 
these are all considered the top or best of the bread for mathematics and 
statistics.  R is statistics and graphics and is available for download, FREE, 
to use on Linux, Mac OSX, and Windows.

In my work, mathematical analysis, along with solving non-linear systems of 
differential equations and also solving optimization problems (using MIP), is 
the norm at times.  And every now and then I dirty my fingers in statistical 
analysis using R although I will use Mathematica or MATLAB first.

There is no lack of mathematical tools available on the Mac and both MATLAB and 
Mathematica have very nicely priced student versions.

As for process design I am not sure what kind of software that might be as a 
lot of different things can qualify under that name.  But, my favorite UML 
design tool is called Enterprise Architect and it is available on Windows only. 
 I have only used this application under Parallels on my Mac.  Although I have 
windows laptops I have a tendency to use my Mac almost all the time.  And, 
there may be all sorts of business software available under Windows but again 
you can run that on a Mac computer (if Intel that is).

Caveat Lector -- My Mac computers are quite robust with memory, 8 GB each.  I 
also run Parallels in a 4 GB memory partition and my Parallels virtual systems 
run lickity-split.  No, I would not want to run Parallels on any Mac with less 
then 4 GB of RAM and I am not sure how it would run on the slower Macbooks, I 
have a fast Macbook Pro.

73, phil, K7PEH

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Re: [Elecraft] DM780 Crash with Windows Vista [END of thread]

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

This is a bit OT. Let's end this thread ASAP.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Allband?

[Elliott Lawrence]

Request the K3 program from Elecraft that unlocks the out of ham band 
transmit inhibit.  Takes only a few seconds to accomplish.

73
Elliott WA6TLA

- Original Message - 
From: "DM4iM" 
To: "elecraft" 
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 1:57 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Allband?


> Elecrafters,
> how can i make a K3 transmit outside the ham bands?
> I have a non-elecraft transverter covering 430-440 Mhz, i need to RX &
> TX from 20-30Mhz. I guess i will also need the general coverage filter?
>
> Martin
>
> -- 
>
> 73, DM4iM
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Re: [Elecraft] K1 VFO tuning range

[SQ5FWR]

Thank you very much Don for the very quick reply!

I was not sure if it is only this one cap and nothing else to change.

Best 73

de SQ5FWR Rafal

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[Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

[Wayne Burdick]

K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.97 (with DSP rev. 2.58) is now  
available. This revision has several significant improvements; see  
release notes below. (Note that "QRQ" mode -- enhanced high-speed CW  
-- will be in the next release.)

Please send any questions to k3supp...@elecraft.com. For instructions  
on how to load beta firmware, see:

  http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm

73,
Wayne
N6KR

* * *

MCU 3.97 / DSP 2.58, 5-9-2010

* TX INHIBIT IMPROVEMENT: If TX INH is active (see
CONFIG:TX INH), voice monitor and CW/DATA tones are disabled,
giving the operator audible feedback about inhibited status to
supplement the flashing “TX” icon.

* DSP NOISE BLANKER IMPROVED: A new algorithm has
been added that makes the DSP NB more effective on
some types of noise. Odd-numbered DSP NB levels (t1-1,
t1-3, t1-5, etc.) apply the new algorithm, while even-numbered
levels use the original. To avoid unwanted interaction between
the NB and on-air signals, always use the lowest effective setting.

* CW KEYING ARTIFACT WITH AFX/DELAY ELIMINATED:
The “DELAY” settings of AFX previously created a small audio
artifact when listening to CW keying in the presence of background
noise or signals.

* AGC-OFF S-METER IMPROVEMENT: Turning AGC off no longer
results in a drop in the S-meter reading. This was most noticeable
in the presence of strong band noise.

* K144XV S-METER NOW ACCURATE: The S-meter reading is
now adjusted to account for RX gain when the K144XV is in use.

* TX NOISE GATE IMPROVED: The voice transmit noise gate
now uses a downward expander rather than simple gating.
See TX GATE menu entry for further details.

* MANUAL NOTCH: Pitch now defaults to 1000 rather than 2000 Hz.
This starting point is a better compromise between CW and SSB.

* ESSB ON/OFF COMMAND: The new “ES” control command
can be used to turn ESSB on/off via a switch macro or from a
software application. The K3 must also be in LSB or USB mode
before ESSB ON takes effect. (See K3 Programmer’s Reference.)

* BN REMOTE CONTROL COMMAND (BAND CHANGE):
Previously this command was “GET only”, returning the
present band number (00-24). It can now be used as a SET
command to switch to the desired band. For example, BN00;
switches to the last-used frequency on 160 m. Note: VFO B
will also be restored to its last frequency used on the new band,
except in the case where CONFIG:VFO IND is set to YES.

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[Elecraft] K3/144

[Phil LaMarche]

Help.  Latest version of LP-pan and SDR.  Clicked XTVR and extended the
frequency to 148. but it doesn't switch the K3.  SDR version .92 works
perfectly  Larry couldn't help either.  Please, any help appreciated.
 
Phil
 
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Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

Wayne, does this meen I can't here the keyer when I'm in TX INHIBIT?

I use it as a way of practicing my keying, which isn't up to much yet, but if 
you've stopped the feedback, I can't do that any more.

Also, it means I can't check my monitor level before going into VOX!

To me this is a regrade step to satisfy those that don't look at the display.

It would have been better to send a double-bleep or something as you attempted 
to go into transmit.

Can this be made an option please?
73 de M0XDF
-- 
Times are bad. Children no longer obey their parents, and everyone is
writing a book. -Marcus Tullius Cicero, statesman, orator and writer
(106-43 BC)

On 18 May 2010, at 20:06, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> * TX INHIBIT IMPROVEMENT: If TX INH is active (see
> CONFIG:TX INH), voice monitor and CW/DATA tones are disabled,
> giving the operator audible feedback about inhibited status to
> supplement the flashing “TX” icon.

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Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

[The Smiths]

This is for the TX INHIBIT ONLY, not for TEST mode.  If you don't change it in 
your CONFIG menu, and you only HOLD the Band button to put yourself in TEST 
mode you have nothing to worry about.  It still works the same.  You will hear 
your tones.

 


 
> From: m0...@alphadene.co.uk
> Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 20:19:32 +0100
> To: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com
> CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; elecr...@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB 
> algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.
> 
> Wayne, does this meen I can't here the keyer when I'm in TX INHIBIT?
> 
> I use it as a way of practicing my keying, which isn't up to much yet, but if 
> you've stopped the feedback, I can't do that any more.
> 
> Also, it means I can't check my monitor level before going into VOX!
> 
> To me this is a regrade step to satisfy those that don't look at the display.
> 
> It would have been better to send a double-bleep or something as you 
> attempted to go into transmit.
> 
> Can this be made an option please?
> 73 de M0XDF
> -- 
> Times are bad. Children no longer obey their parents, and everyone is
> writing a book. -Marcus Tullius Cicero, statesman, orator and writer
> (106-43 BC)
> 
> On 18 May 2010, at 20:06, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> 
> > * TX INHIBIT IMPROVEMENT: If TX INH is active (see
> > CONFIG:TX INH), voice monitor and CW/DATA tones are disabled,
> > giving the operator audible feedback about inhibited status to
> > supplement the flashing “TX” icon.
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB

[The Smiths]

Correction, if you HOLD the MODE button.
 


From: notforc...@hotmail.com
To: m0...@alphadene.co.uk; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB 
algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.
Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 19:31:41 +



This is for the TX INHIBIT ONLY, not for TEST mode.  If you don't change it in 
your CONFIG menu, and you only HOLD the Band button to put yourself in TEST 
mode you have nothing to worry about.  It still works the same.  You will hear 
your tones.
 

 
> From: m0...@alphadene.co.uk
> Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 20:19:32 +0100
> To: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com
> CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; elecr...@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB 
> algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.
> 
> Wayne, does this meen I can't here the keyer when I'm in TX INHIBIT?
> 
> I use it as a way of practicing my keying, which isn't up to much yet, but if 
> you've stopped the feedback, I can't do that any more.
> 
> Also, it means I can't check my monitor level before going into VOX!
> 
> To me this is a regrade step to satisfy those that don't look at the display.
> 
> It would have been better to send a double-bleep or something as you 
> attempted to go into transmit.
> 
> Can this be made an option please?
> 73 de M0XDF
> -- 
> Times are bad. Children no longer obey their parents, and everyone is
> writing a book. -Marcus Tullius Cicero, statesman, orator and writer
> (106-43 BC)
> 
> On 18 May 2010, at 20:06, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> 
> > * TX INHIBIT IMPROVEMENT: If TX INH is active (see
> > CONFIG:TX INH), voice monitor and CW/DATA tones are disabled,
> > giving the operator audible feedback about inhibited status to
> > supplement the flashing “TX” icon.
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

Very sorry, once I'd read if after you'd sent it, I understand my mistake. In 
which case I agree it’s a good thing.

Wayne, sorry to doubt you, my master. I shall not travel the path of the dark 
side!
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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but they know.

On 18 May 2010, at 20:31, The Smiths wrote:

> 
> This is for the TX INHIBIT ONLY, not for TEST mode.  If you don't change it 
> in your CONFIG menu, and you only HOLD the Band button to put yourself in 
> TEST mode you have nothing to worry about.  It still works the same.  You 
> will hear your tones.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> From: m0...@alphadene.co.uk
>> Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 20:19:32 +0100
>> To: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com
>> CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; elecr...@yahoogroups.com
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB 
>> algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.
>> 
>> Wayne, does this meen I can't here the keyer when I'm in TX INHIBIT?
>> 
>> I use it as a way of practicing my keying, which isn't up to much yet, but 
>> if you've stopped the feedback, I can't do that any more.
>> 
>> Also, it means I can't check my monitor level before going into VOX!
>> 
>> To me this is a regrade step to satisfy those that don't look at the display.
>> 
>> It would have been better to send a double-bleep or something as you 
>> attempted to go into transmit.
>> 
>> Can this be made an option please?
>> 73 de M0XDF
>> -- 
>> Times are bad. Children no longer obey their parents, and everyone is
>> writing a book. -Marcus Tullius Cicero, statesman, orator and writer
>> (106-43 BC)
>> 
>> On 18 May 2010, at 20:06, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> 
>>> * TX INHIBIT IMPROVEMENT: If TX INH is active (see
>>> CONFIG:TX INH), voice monitor and CW/DATA tones are disabled,
>>> giving the operator audible feedback about inhibited status to
>>> supplement the flashing “TX” icon.
>> 

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Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

[Vic K2VCO]

On 5/18/2010 12:19 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> Wayne, does this meen I can't here the keyer when I'm in TX INHIBIT?
>
> I use it as a way of practicing my keying, which isn't up to much yet, but if 
> you've
> stopped the feedback, I can't do that any more.
>
> Also, it means I can't check my monitor level before going into VOX!

Remember that TX INHIBIT is not the same as TX TEST. What you get when you hold 
the right 
side of the Mode button is TX TEST, in which the tones are not disabled.

TX INHIBIT is activated by either raising or lowering a control line connected 
to the 
accessory plug, and is used for such things as sequencing in moonbounce setups, 
etc.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

[Wayne Burdick]

David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:

> Wayne, does this meen I can't hear the keyer when I'm in TX INHIBIT?

Yes.

> I use it as a way of practicing my keying, which isn't up to much  
> yet, but if you've stopped the feedback, I can't do that any more.

You can use TX TEST (hold function of the MODE switch) to practice  
keying as well as to check the sidetone monitor level. This is a much  
cleaner way of doing it than using TX INH, which is intended only for  
multi-radio inhibit use. Another way to check the sidetone monitor  
level is by using PITCH.

Will these workarounds do the trick?

Thanks,
Wayne
N6KR

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Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

[Lance Collister, W7GJ]

On 5/18/2010 7:39 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote:
Also, it means I can't check my monitor level before going into VOX!
>
> Remember that TX INHIBIT is not the same as TX TEST. What you get when you 
> hold the right
> side of the Mode button is TX TEST, in which the tones are not disabled.
>
> TX INHIBIT is activated by either raising or lowering a control line 
> connected to the
> accessory plug, and is used for such things as sequencing in moonbounce 
> setups, etc.

TNX for the explanation on the TX INHIBIT.  Yes, it seems to work here ;-) 
However, 
it it too bad it is not remembered by band so it would automatically go into 
effect 
when one switches to a band where a separate XMTR is being used :-(  For 
example, 
that is the setup here on 2m, using a separate receive converter fed into the 
K3, and 
a 100w IC746 as the XMTR.  In the meantime, I have the 2m xnsverter output 
turned all 
the way down in power and terminated in a 50 ohm resistor.

VY 73, Lance

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

Yes, my mistake, I use TX TEST, just thinking of it as inhibit - sorry Wayne
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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parents were created for. -Ogden Nash (1902-1971)


On 18 May 2010, at 20:45, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> 
>> Wayne, does this meen I can't hear the keyer when I'm in TX INHIBIT?
> 
> Yes.
> 
>> I use it as a way of practicing my keying, which isn't up to much  
>> yet, but if you've stopped the feedback, I can't do that any more.
> 
> You can use TX TEST (hold function of the MODE switch) to practice  
> keying as well as to check the sidetone monitor level. This is a much  
> cleaner way of doing it than using TX INH, which is intended only for  
> multi-radio inhibit use. Another way to check the sidetone monitor  
> level is by using PITCH.
> 
> Will these workarounds do the trick?

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

[Wayne Burdick]

No problem, David. Let me know if everything is working.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> Yes, my mistake, I use TX TEST, just thinking of it as inhibit -  
> sorry Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

[Don Wilhelm]

Lance,

Add a bit of decode logic to the band outputs to decode the bands of 
interest to you, and use the output to activate the TX INH for that band.
Yeah, I know it is not internal, but it is so easy to do.  I don't think 
there are many out there with this specific requirement.

73,
Don W3FPR

Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote:
> TNX for the explanation on the TX INHIBIT.  Yes, it seems to work here ;-) 
> However, 
> it it too bad it is not remembered by band so it would automatically go into 
> effect 
> when one switches to a band where a separate XMTR is being used :-(  For 
> example, 
> that is the setup here on 2m, using a separate receive converter fed into the 
> K3, and 
> a 100w IC746 as the XMTR.  In the meantime, I have the 2m xnsverter output 
> turned all 
> the way down in power and terminated in a 50 ohm resistor.
>
>   
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/144

[john]

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[Elecraft] K3 - RTTY on 30 meters

[John E. Reiser]

Hello out there,

Yesterday a friend asked me to give him a contact on 30-meter RTTY.  I had 
never been on 30-meter RTTY before, but I agreed to give it a try.  But then I 
found that my K3 had no RTTY modulation_  just a carrier on 30-meters.  The T-R 
switching worked fine.

Let me explain that I have been using my K3 without a hitch in RTTY mode for 
the past two years on the 20, 15, and 12 meter bands, and it continues to work 
fine on those bands.

My K3 is # 384 running FW 3.97/2.58.  I simply have two stereo audio cables 
connecting the speaker and mike jacks on my notebook computer to the K3's line 
in and out jacks.  T-R switching is via the K3's RS232 jack and my Keyspan 
USB-Serial adapter.  My 30-meter antenna is resonant, with 1.2-1 VSWR across 
the entire band.  RTTY software is MMTTY.

The other odd thing that I observed was that my friend's signal was reversed on 
30-meters.  That is, I couldn't decode him without invoking the reverse button 
in MMTTY.  I later had a QSO with him on 20-meter RTTY, and he was not reversed 
on that band.

Any ideas?

Many thanks and 73,

John, W2GW 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

[Jay Rodaman]

I dare any of the other "major competitors" to match Elecraft's response
time

73

Jay

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 4:09 PM
To: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Elecraft Reflector; elecr...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm,
improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

No problem, David. Let me know if everything is working.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> Yes, my mistake, I use TX TEST, just thinking of it as inhibit -  
> sorry Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - RTTY on 30 meters

[Iain MacDonnell - N6ML]

Hi John,

You didn't say what mode and data sub-mode the K3 was in. It sounds
like you may have been in the "FSK D" sub-mode where you wanted to be
in "AFSK A", based on the facts that you heard a "carrier" when
transmitting and that you mentioned audio cables as your interface.
Data sub-modes are remembered per-band.


That doesn't quite explain the reversed tones, though... unless you're
actually setup to use "DATA A" mode on other bands, which is upper
side-band-like.

~Iain / N6ML


On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 8:05 PM, John E. Reiser  wrote:
> Hello out there,
>
> Yesterday a friend asked me to give him a contact on 30-meter RTTY.  I had 
> never been on 30-meter RTTY before, but I agreed to give it a try.  But then 
> I found that my K3 had no RTTY modulation_  just a carrier on 30-meters.  The 
> T-R switching worked fine.
>
> Let me explain that I have been using my K3 without a hitch in RTTY mode for 
> the past two years on the 20, 15, and 12 meter bands, and it continues to 
> work fine on those bands.
>
> My K3 is # 384 running FW 3.97/2.58.  I simply have two stereo audio cables 
> connecting the speaker and mike jacks on my notebook computer to the K3's 
> line in and out jacks.  T-R switching is via the K3's RS232 jack and my 
> Keyspan USB-Serial adapter.  My 30-meter antenna is resonant, with 1.2-1 VSWR 
> across the entire band.  RTTY software is MMTTY.
>
> The other odd thing that I observed was that my friend's signal was reversed 
> on 30-meters.  That is, I couldn't decode him without invoking the reverse 
> button in MMTTY.  I later had a QSO with him on 20-meter RTTY, and he was not 
> reversed on that band.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Many thanks and 73,
>
> John, W2GW
>
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: ROCKWELL automation at Dayton

[Rich - K1HTV]

Don,
  The Rockwell Retro-Encabulator is old technology.  

Check out the latest technology, the Turbo Encabulator as described on this
video:

http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/ii154/slowmols1/?action=view¤t=TurboEnc
.flv

The guys at Elecraft are going to have to go a long way to beat or even match
these specs!

73,
Rich - K1HTV

= = =

From: Don Rasmussen 
Subject: [Elecraft] OT: ROCKWELL automation at Dayton
To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" 

While the Elecraft Booth was jammed at Dayton, this fellow was quietly
introducing the world to an invention that -could- change everything in ham
radio in a heartbeat. Company is ROCKWELL automation. Try to keep up...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5125780462773187994#

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

[Gary Gregory]

Now you know that is NOT going to happen..and I am an ex-Dealer too!

>From experience the "Big 3" would take anywhere from a day or two to no
reply at all for anything of this nature and usually it was "less than
helpful" at best.

Elecraft have set the bar way too high for "large" companies hamstrung (pun
intended) by management when it comes to contacting their factory people for
assistance. You do not hear about factory engineers communicating with their
customer base, they employed to design the "next black box" and bring it to
market.

My thoughts!...I have a Dxpedition to go to so I better make a move.

73's
Gary

On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 6:15 AM, Jay Rodaman  wrote:

> I dare any of the other "major competitors" to match Elecraft's response
> time
>
> 73
>
> Jay
>
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
> Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 4:09 PM
> To: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector; elecr...@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm,
> improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.
>
> No problem, David. Let me know if everything is working.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> > Yes, my mistake, I use TX TEST, just thinking of it as inhibit -
> > sorry Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - RTTY on 30 meters

[John E. Reiser]

Hi Chen, W7AY,

Exactly right!  Thank you!

I knew it had to be something I forgot to set correctly.  Will have to 
remember that data modes are per-band on the K3.

Vy 73,

John, W2GW


- Original Message - 
From: "Kok Chen" 
To: "John E. Reiser" 
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 4:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - RTTY on 30 meters


> The K3 mode is band-dependent.
>
> If you are using MMTTY in AFSK, you need to set the K3 mode on 30m to 
> DATA-A or AFSK-A.  It sounds almost like (single unmodulated carrier) you 
> have set the 30m mode to FSK-D.
>
> Vy 73
> Chen, W7AY
>
> 


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Allband?

[David Woolley (E.L)]

That (sorry top posting mandated here) depends on which country you are 
in.  If you are in a country where it is allowed, and Elecraft can 
confirm that, you can ask Elecraft for the software to unlock it.  I 
believe, for the USA, that there will be restrictions on maximum power 
around the CB frequencies, and that might apply generally, e.g in Germany.

I'd also assume that spurious emission levels would not be specified 
outside the amateur bands, so you would have to make your own 
measurements of the transmitted spectrum for the complete system.

DM4iM wrote:
> Elecrafters,
> how can i make a K3 transmit outside the ham bands?
> I have a non-elecraft transverter covering 430-440 Mhz, i need to RX &
> TX from 20-30Mhz. I guess i will also need the general coverage filter?
> 

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[Elecraft] TV and computer interferencies - K3's fault ?

[David Quental]

Hello all,

yesterday evening I was calling on 17m when a lady warned me that I was
doing interferencies on her TV and computer. According to our ham law
when another Comm service claims against a ham interference we should
stop our activity until our Portuguese FCC cames and check ham
conditions here. She did not clarify me, and I did not ask, what was
wrong with computer. I know that she has a cable tv connection, but for
sure her TV-set was disconnected from cable system.

So I stopped and after a phone to CT4RK he advised me to stop my TXs and
call Portuguese FCC technicians. During our phone conversation he said
that deeply doubts that cause of interferencies could be due K3.
According to your K3 experiency could you say me if could be possible
that rig could cause that type of interferencies ???

My actual HF antenna is a 7m long simple wire attached to a 1:9 balun in
a spiderbeam pole through my window, very near building as you could
imagine.

Best regards.

CT1DRB
David Quental




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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: New K3 utility?

[Bruce Beford]

The K3UtilityVersionInfo file with the latest beta includes the following
info:

; K3 Utility Version information
CurrentVersion = 1.3.5.8; the most recent Windows version
published

The latest version of the util currently available for download on the
website is 1.3.4.26.

Is the version info in this file premature?
Bruce N1RX


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[Elecraft] K3: Elecraft magic

[Pete Connors]

Not only are the firmware updates magic, the K3 Utility updates are too:

I have been whinging to Gary at Elecraft support about the latest K3 
Utility RF gain calibration not writing the Sub RX gain calibration data 
to the EEPROM on my K3 with firmware 3.94. We feared a hardware fault 
and I had already enquired about cost and turnaround time when Dick 
Dievendorff came up with a K3 Utility beta that promptly cured the 
problem. It works with f/w 3.97 too.
I am awestruck; I do not believe that the Yaesu/Icom/Kenwood triumvirate 
will *ever* begin to approach this speed and quality of customer response.

73, Pete F5VNB/G4PLZ


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: New K3 utility?

[Dick Dievendorff]

This is probably my fault.  I may have updated the K3UtilityVersionInfo.txt
file in the folder that Wayne uses to create the beta version for an
unreleased version of the K3 Utility.

The web site K3 Utility version will work fine.

Dick, K6KR


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Beford
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 2:17 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: New K3 utility?

The K3UtilityVersionInfo file with the latest beta includes the following
info:

; K3 Utility Version information
CurrentVersion = 1.3.5.8; the most recent Windows version
published

The latest version of the util currently available for download on the
website is 1.3.4.26.

Is the version info in this file premature?
Bruce N1RX


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[Elecraft] K3 Memory Editor

[Fred Jensen]

Where do I find it?  The latest beta firmware release notes refers to it.

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] K1 Alignment and Test Part I

[William Ravenel]

I had a similar problem when I built my K1. Same symptoms. I wish I could give 
you a specific cure but in my case I touched up a large number of solder points 
and the problem went away. None of the joints looked bad to my weak eyes, even 
with a magnifier lamp, but one or more of them were apparently the problem.

Good luck.

Will, AI4VE
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Editor

[Fred Jensen]

Dick answered my question directly ... it's not quite ready for prime 
time but soon.

73,

Fred K6DGW
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

[Hector Padron]

I dare any of the other "major competitors" to match Elecraft's response
time

73

Jay

 
And if you made a bet on the Elecraft quick technical support,sure you will be 
the winner.Try to call Icom,Yaesu or Kenwood just for a question,hahaha let me 
laugh,nobody will answer and if they do you will have to deal with a tech who 
has no idea or no clue about the problem you have,that is why we all are 
ELECRAFTERS !!!
 
AD4C


"For a refined ham it is compulsory to own a k3"

--- On Tue, 5/18/10, Jay Rodaman  wrote:


From: Jay Rodaman 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved 
TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.
To: "'Wayne Burdick'" , elecraft...@yahoogroups.com
Cc: "'Elecraft Reflector'" , elecr...@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 8:15 PM


I dare any of the other "major competitors" to match Elecraft's response
time

73

Jay

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 4:09 PM
To: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Elecraft Reflector; elecr...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm,
improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

No problem, David. Let me know if everything is working.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> Yes, my mistake, I use TX TEST, just thinking of it as inhibit -  
> sorry Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Editor

[Jim Miller KG0KP]

I LOVE this K3 and Elecraft.  I buy a rig because of what it is and it just 
keeps getting better and better.

73, de Jim KG0KP

- Original Message - 
From: "Fred Jensen" 
To: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 4:58 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Editor


> Where do I find it?  The latest beta firmware release notes refers to it.
>
> 73,
>
> Fred K6DGW
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

For me, it's the fact that you get one of the partners responding almost 
instantly.
And taking the time to say that an end user being stupid and taking up their 
time is no problem.

If you guys over in the US get to vote at shows like Dayton, for your 
favourite/best manufacture, I sure hope your doing so for Elecraft.
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174

On 18 May 2010, at 23:30, Hector Padron wrote:
I dare any of the other "major competitors" to match Elecraft's response
> time
> Jay
>  
> And if you made a bet on the Elecraft quick technical support,sure you will 
> be the winner.Try to call Icom,Yaesu or Kenwood just for a question,hahaha 
> let me laugh,nobody will answer and if they do you will have to deal with a 
> tech who has no idea or no clue about the problem you have,that is why we all 
> are ELECRAFTERS !!!
> -Original Message-
> No problem, David. Let me know if everything is working.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm, improved TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.

[Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF]

Thats what did it for me too David,
I am now the proud owner of K3 # 4257 which will get its first airing (on HF) 
this weekend in Australias first WFF44 site at Undara Lava Tubes National Park.
(See  http://www.qsl.net/vk4fd/VK4FD_Activities.htm for more details)

The support here was the clincher in me buying my Elecraft K3.
(Added to the fact that I was an 'authorised driver' of Gary - VK4FD's K3 #679 
for awhile so that I got to enjoy what a 'real radio' was like. There's no 
going back to a YaeKenIcom after driving a K3 for awhile :-) )


Jeff Cochrane 
VK4BOF
Innisfail QLD
Australia

  - Original Message - 
  From: David Ferrington, M0XDF 
  To: ELECRAFT@MAILMAN.QTH.NET 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 9:20 AM
  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Rev. 3.97: new DSP NB algorithm,improved 
TX INHibit, accurate S-meter w/AGC off, etc.


  For me, it's the fact that you get one of the partners responding almost 
instantly.
  And taking the time to say that an end user being stupid and taking up their 
time is no problem.

  If you guys over in the US get to vote at shows like Dayton, for your 
favourite/best manufacture, I sure hope your doing so for Elecraft.
  73 de M0XDF, K3 #174

  On 18 May 2010, at 23:30, Hector Padron wrote:
  I dare any of the other "major competitors" to match Elecraft's response
  > time
  > Jay
  >  
  > And if you made a bet on the Elecraft quick technical support,sure you will 
be the winner.Try to call Icom,Yaesu or Kenwood just for a question,hahaha let 
me laugh,nobody will answer and if they do you will have to deal with a tech 
who has no idea or no clue about the problem you have,that is why we all are 
ELECRAFTERS !!!
  > -Original Message-
  > No problem, David. Let me know if everything is working.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/144

[Mike]

Phil

IF you have the new version of SDR configured correctly, and that's the 
only thing that changed, then the SDR programmer needs to find/fix the 
problem. =-O

Did you have to enter any configuration settings in SDR, or did it pick 
up your current ones? In either case check there first.

73,
Mike NF4L

Phil LaMarche wrote:
> Help.  Latest version of LP-pan and SDR.  Clicked XTVR and extended the
> frequency to 148. but it doesn't switch the K3.  SDR version .92 works
> perfectly  Larry couldn't help either.  Please, any help appreciated.
>  
> Phil
>  
> Philip LaMarche
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>  
> 727-944-3226
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>  
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[Elecraft] K3 / Data & Remote Questions

[Jim Bennett / W6JHB]

Planning on getting a K3 around the end of the month. Recently sold an Icom
'756 Pro that I used with my MacBook Air to run MacLogger DX through a Black
Cat CI-V. Also ran CocoaModem through a Tigertronics SignalLink USB. Selling
the CI-V on eBay right now.

My question is, what'll I need to use MacLoggerDX and CocoaModem with the
K3? I figure I'll need to replace the Icom cable on the SL-USB for
CocoaModem, right? What about a connection for MacLoggerDX?

Sorry if these are dumb questions, but I'd like to get whatever necessary
before I get the K3.

Thanks, Jim / W6JHB
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / Data & Remote Questions

[Kok Chen]

On May 18, 2010, at 4:58 PM, Jim Bennett / W6JHB wrote:

> My question is, what'll I need to use MacLoggerDX and CocoaModem with the
> K3? I figure I'll need to replace the Icom cable on the SL-USB for
> CocoaModem, right?

The SignaLink USB will not be of any use with MacLoggerDX.  You will need to 
get a USB-to-serial adapter for rig control.

If you already have a SignaLink USB, its sound card will work fine with the 
transmit and receive audio jacks to the Line Input and Line Output jacks of the 
K3.   I would leave the sound activated PTT from the SignaLink USB disconnected 
and use the VOX PTT that is already built into the K3 instead.

73
Chen, W7AY

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / Data & Remote Questions

[Phil Hystad]

I have that same configuration...

1.  Apple iMac-24 computer running current Snow Leopard.
2.  MacLoggerDX
3.  Elecraft K3
4.  Signalink-USB
5.  CocoaModem
6.  And, the Prolific based USB-to-serial cable from Elecraft.

It all is hooked up and works just fine including all rig control with 
MacLoggerDX as well as Signalink-USB for digital modes (although, I have only 
done PSK31 so far).

The MacLoggerDX and the Signalink-USB though are completely independent of each 
other in my configuration.  They each have their own USB cables to the Mac 
computer.

I am still using the PTT feature of the Signalink USB but in a week or so when 
I get some quality time I will experiment with the K3 VOX just for the heck of 
it.

By the way, even though the MacLoggerDX is hooked up and rig control works 
great, I still do not use it on a regular basis.  I keep forgetting it is there 
and do things the old fashioned way.  The nice thing about using something like 
PSK and CocoaModem (and probably true of other digital interfaces and software) 
is that you can park your VFO on the band (e.g. 14070.15) and never change it 
and operate digital all day long without touching the K3 or even touching a rig 
control application.  Interacting with CocoaModem is all that is needed so rig 
control is just not that important to me.

73, phil, K7PEH

P.S. And, thanks to Chen for helping me get into PSK and get everything working 
correctly.


On May 18, 2010, at 5:19 PM, Kok Chen wrote:

> 
> On May 18, 2010, at 4:58 PM, Jim Bennett / W6JHB wrote:
> 
>> My question is, what'll I need to use MacLoggerDX and CocoaModem with the
>> K3? I figure I'll need to replace the Icom cable on the SL-USB for
>> CocoaModem, right?
> 
> The SignaLink USB will not be of any use with MacLoggerDX.  You will need to 
> get a USB-to-serial adapter for rig control.
> 
> If you already have a SignaLink USB, its sound card will work fine with the 
> transmit and receive audio jacks to the Line Input and Line Output jacks of 
> the K3.   I would leave the sound activated PTT from the SignaLink USB 
> disconnected and use the VOX PTT that is already built into the K3 instead.
> 
> 73
> Chen, W7AY
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 / Data & Remote Questions

[David Herring, K6DCH]

Jim

Yes you will need a different cable for the SL-USB to K3.  I'm not  
aware of one available commercially, but it's not hard to make one. I  
recommend cannibalizing an old twisted pair Ethernet cable. That and a  
few connectors (for line in, line out, and PTT on the K3), and you'll  
be set.  Just remember to match your wiring to the SL's internal  
jumpers (or vice versa).

I prefer to use the SL's hardware PTT wired into the K3, rather than  
VOX, but it's a matter of preference. Either works fine.

For the MLDX you'll need a serial port in the form of a USB-to-serial  
adapter. These have been discussed to death on this reflector, so scan  
the archives and you'll get plenty of input on that.

Gud Luk and 73,

Dave
K6DCH

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On May 18, 2010, at 1:58 PM, Jim Bennett / W6JHB  wrote:

>
> Planning on getting a K3 around the end of the month. Recently sold  
> an Icom
> '756 Pro that I used with my MacBook Air to run MacLogger DX through  
> a Black
> Cat CI-V. Also ran CocoaModem through a Tigertronics SignalLink USB.  
> Selling
> the CI-V on eBay right now.
>
> My question is, what'll I need to use MacLoggerDX and CocoaModem  
> with the
> K3? I figure I'll need to replace the Icom cable on the SL-USB for
> CocoaModem, right? What about a connection for MacLoggerDX?
>
> Sorry if these are dumb questions, but I'd like to get whatever  
> necessary
> before I get the K3.
>
> Thanks, Jim / W6JHB
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Re: [Elecraft] Dayton purchase... K2!

[2rGarry]

Good choice.  

NO noise blanker here and none needed so I can't help with that.  The K2 has
one of the quietest receivers I have used and I like it.  

 I have the 160 module and the ssb module and that's it.  I mainly use mine
for cw so the ssb is not a particularly needed item but from time to time I
do get on the air with my 10-12 watt phone signal.  The auto tuner might be
nice depending on what type of antennas you use.  Might make that my next
purchase since I use open wire feed line to an all-band wire antenna.

72
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