Re: [Elecraft] K144XV (was [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?))

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

I haven't built mine yet, but the manual states on pg14 that the local 
oscillator power can be controlled in 3 ways:

LO goes off when power is turned off or K2 (K3) is switched to different band

LO is on when power is on and if used with K2, when it's power is on, even if 
the Transverter band is not selected

LO is on whenever 12v is applied to J7 on back panel, regardless of the state 
of the power or band switches (that's recommended if the crystal oven is 
installed)

73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108
-- 
It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be
reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.
-Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948)

On 30 Dec 2010, at 03:11, Amateur Radio Operator N5GE wrote:

> 
> David,
> 
> Mine drifts a bit when I first go to the band, but to solve that I just give 
> it
> a key down into a dummy load for about ten seconds to warm it up, because When
> your not on the 2m band it is not powered.  Someone correct me if I'm wrong, 
> but
> I think that is what the manual says.  That seems to settle it down quite a 
> bit.
> However, I do wish it was a bit more stable.  Perhaps they are working on a
> solution that will keep the xtals warmed up when you are on another band.  
> That
> would be nice.

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Re: [Elecraft] K144XV (was [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?))

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

Sorry, let me qualify that - this is the XV144 we are talking about.
The original question was about the XV144 and someone here misunderstood that 
to be K144XV.

MY post (below) refers to the XV144.
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108
-- 
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade
they know they shall never sit in. -Greek proverb

On 30 Dec 2010, at 08:00, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:

> I haven't built mine yet, but the manual states on pg14 that the local 
> oscillator power can be controlled in 3 ways:
> 
> LO goes off when power is turned off or K2 (K3) is switched to different band
> 
> LO is on when power is on and if used with K2, when it's power is on, even if 
> the Transverter band is not selected
> 
> LO is on whenever 12v is applied to J7 on back panel, regardless of the state 
> of the power or band switches (that's recommended if the crystal oven is 
> installed)
> 
> 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108
> -- 
> It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be
> reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.
> -Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948)
> 
> On 30 Dec 2010, at 03:11, Amateur Radio Operator N5GE wrote:
> 
>> 
>> David,
>> 
>> Mine drifts a bit when I first go to the band, but to solve that I just give 
>> it
>> a key down into a dummy load for about ten seconds to warm it up, because 
>> When
>> your not on the 2m band it is not powered.  Someone correct me if I'm wrong, 
>> but
>> I think that is what the manual says.  That seems to settle it down quite a 
>> bit.
>> However, I do wish it was a bit more stable.  Perhaps they are working on a
>> solution that will keep the xtals warmed up when you are on another band.  
>> That
>> would be nice.
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)

[GM0ELP]

Hi Roger,
Many thanks for the response, it certainly is very frustrating. I have the
Crystal Oven option installed, so would have to take things apart to see the
crystal markings.

In the manual it says:
Y1 Crystal, 116 MHz 5th Overtone Series Resonant (116.000)

Did the ones Elecraft sent you have (116.000) stamped on them? (144MHz input
= 116MHz LO + 28MHz IF)

Was it the accuracy of the Elecraft crystal parts that was questionable, or
were the markings/parts wrong?

Hopefully Elecraft will check their crystals for the XV144 and comment
before I need to start taking things apart.


Doug GM0ELP 


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Re: [Elecraft] K3: KAT3 Antenna Tuner Question- Update

[KU4AF]

Dick,

The K3 will display higher values of SWR if you use the TUNE mode (hold the
XMIT/TUNE button). That will transmit a carrier and display the SWR in the
VFO A display area.

I don't know what the upper limit of this SWR display is, but I just tested
it into a deliberately mismatched load and got 13.2 : 1.

John, KU4AF
Pittsboro, NC


RLVZ wrote:
> 
> Since the SWR is over 3.5 to 1 the SWR bar graph is of no value for 
> tuning the antenna.
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: KAT3 Antenna Tuner Question- Update

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

I've seen 25 and 33 before and both matched when tuned :-)
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108
On 30 Dec 2010, at 10:54, KU4AF wrote:

> 
> Dick,
> 
> The K3 will display higher values of SWR if you use the TUNE mode (hold the
> XMIT/TUNE button). That will transmit a carrier and display the SWR in the
> VFO A display area.
> 
> I don't know what the upper limit of this SWR display is, but I just tested
> it into a deliberately mismatched load and got 13.2 : 1.

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)

[Roger de Valle]

Doug

The crystals originally supplied by Elecraft for the 2m Transverter were 
stamped 116.01Mhz so they were always going to be problematic and 
off frequency. The ones they replaced the originals with were also 
116.01MHz and I really don't know why they were sent unless it was a 
mistake. maybe some one from Elecraft could comment.
  Given the distance you are off frequency I would suggest you have 
similar crystals, by memory there was not offset adjustment available to 
correct for the frequency error. Ireplaced them with a locally sourced 
crystal of 116.0Mhz and the transverter came up right on frequency.

Regards.

Roger VK3ADE

On 30/12/2010 20:58, GM0ELP wrote:
> Hi Roger,
> Many thanks for the response, it certainly is very frustrating. I have the
> Crystal Oven option installed, so would have to take things apart to see the
> crystal markings.
>
> In the manual it says:
> Y1 Crystal, 116 MHz 5th Overtone Series Resonant (116.000)
>
> Did the ones Elecraft sent you have (116.000) stamped on them? (144MHz input
> = 116MHz LO + 28MHz IF)
>
> Was it the accuracy of the Elecraft crystal parts that was questionable, or
> were the markings/parts wrong?
>
> Hopefully Elecraft will check their crystals for the XV144 and comment
> before I need to start taking things apart.
>
>
> Doug GM0ELP
>
>


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Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram

[Rich - K1HTV]

Jim,
  FYI, when I downloaded the 'spectrogram.exe' file from your site I got a
message from my Norton Security software that it contained "TROJAN.ADH".  I
checked its definition and came up with:

 "Trojan.ADH or Heuristic.ADH is a very harmful Trojan that will infect
executable files on the compromised computer. Trojan.ADH and Heuristic.ADH are
generic detection for a malicious files or computer virus with the same
functionalities and payload once executed on the system."

Not sure if it's a bogus message or is really a threat.

73,
Rich - K1HTV

= = =

-Original Message-
From: Jim Brown [mailto:j...@audiosystemsgroup.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 11:41 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram

On 12/29/2010 7:47 AM, John Cooper wrote:
> the company that made it went out of buiseness.

It was not a company, it was shareware, written by an individual, and he
"retired" from developing and supporting it several years ago. With his
permission, I put the final version on my website as a free download.

http://audiosystemsgroup.com/spectrogram.exe

73, Jim K9YC




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Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

Up to date copy of Kaspersky scans the .exe at Jim's link location as clean.

73, Guy.

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 8:42 AM, Rich - K1HTV  wrote:
> Jim,
>  FYI, when I downloaded the 'spectrogram.exe' file from your site I got a
> message from my Norton Security software that it contained "TROJAN.ADH".  I
> checked its definition and came up with:
>
>  "Trojan.ADH or Heuristic.ADH is a very harmful Trojan that will infect
> executable files on the compromised computer. Trojan.ADH and Heuristic.ADH are
> generic detection for a malicious files or computer virus with the same
> functionalities and payload once executed on the system."
>
> Not sure if it's a bogus message or is really a threat.
>
> 73,
> Rich - K1HTV
>
> = = =
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Jim Brown [mailto:j...@audiosystemsgroup.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 11:41 AM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram
>
> On 12/29/2010 7:47 AM, John Cooper wrote:
>> the company that made it went out of buiseness.
>
> It was not a company, it was shareware, written by an individual, and he
> "retired" from developing and supporting it several years ago. With his
> permission, I put the final version on my website as a free download.
>
> http://audiosystemsgroup.com/spectrogram.exe
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
>
>
>
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[Elecraft] SCAF-1

[Al Baker]

If anyone has the manual for this accessory, I would appreciate being refreshed 
as to tuning the 2 pots on the circuit board to match the radio.

Thanks and HNY de Al, W5IZ








  
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 S/N 937 Simply Amazing

[ik1bxn]

I'd like to share 100% what David said : it's simply amazing ! Like him Santa
(my wife HI) brought P3 to me (assembled but's the same) and since the first
time I switched it on ... I'm keeping on surprising about how much is useful
this device connected to my k3 ! Thanks to Elecraft one more time ! 
73 happy 2011 to you and yours - Giorgio
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)

[Roger Dixon]

Hi Doug,
When I built my XV144 about a year ago I had exactly the same problem!  I
replaced the crystal with a 116MHz one I stole from another transverter I
have and it worked OK.  Elecraft sent me a replacement crystal very promptly
but I never got around to trying it.

Roger - G4BVY 

-Original Message-
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of GM0ELP
Sent: 29 December 2010 21:27
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] XV144 fault (offset problem?)


Hi Eric/Matt,
I am using the XV144 not the internal K144XV. For reference source I am
using a beacon and several other local sources (not mine) so definately not
my finger problems. Other than the 12.5KHz offset problem all seems well (as
far as I can tell) : alignment, comms with K3, ptt, sensitivity, tx audio,
power output etc, etc. I have spent the afternoon re-checking component
values but haven't found any mistakes yet. I must have made a mistake
somewhere if this has never been seen before.

Doug GM0ELP
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Re: [Elecraft] SCAF-1

[David Christ]

I would try contacting K0QVF.  Both the Idiom Press site and his site 
 says he repairs these units.  He should have a 
copy.

David K0LUM

At 7:06 AM -0800 12/30/10, Al Baker wrote:
>If anyone has the manual for this accessory, I would appreciate 
>being refreshed
>as to tuning the 2 pots on the circuit board to match the radio.
>
>Thanks and HNY de Al, W5IZ
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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[Elecraft] [K2] KDSP2 rave!

[John Shadle]

For some reason the noise level was higher than normal at my QTH last
night on 40m. I struggled to pick out the signals at all--but heard a
faint CQ around 7.117 MHz. I fiddled around with the stock crystal
filters as well as the KDSP2's filters but was only able to hear the
signal well after using the denoiser in the KDSP2's menu. I know that
I still have a lot to learn about the KDSP2's functionality, but I
just wanted to comment on what an amazing addition this is to an
already excellent radio! With the KDSP2 denoiser engaged, W6RO (The
Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA) was 339; otherwise, it was very
unworkable.

Also, I find that I like the "soft" filters better than the "hard"
filters from the KDSP2. They seem more pleasing to the ear, in my
opinion.

Having finally finished my K2 in October (after a 2 1/2 year-long
journey) and "throwing away the mic" for a while in order to hone my
CW skills, I have been able to QSO with nearly 1/2 of the US states on
30m and 40m. My goal is to get all states confirmed by May so I can
get my cards checked at RARSfest in Raleigh for WAS 40m CW. Wish me
luck!

73
-john W4PAH
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[Elecraft] Future new K3 kit owner

[Joe]

I subscribed to this reflector to give me some support in resisting my urge
to replace my aging ft1000 field.  I thought maybe if I read some negative
remarks the urge would subside.  Using the same philosophy as when I get the
urge to replace my truck I ask people who own the model I am looking at.
Sometimes the negative feed back will help me postpone the inevitable.  I
did not get the necessary negative feedback I was looking for.  Therefore I
just hit the 'SUBMIT ORDER' button on the Elecraft order form.

  You people are going to have to do a better job of supporting us people
trying to resist temptation.

  Hope the new radio is ready to go for the ARRL CW contest in a few weeks.

73 All,  Joe  K2UF


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[Elecraft] K2 Mods list

[Robert Cochrane]

I'm the proud builder / owner of K2 No 3314 which I built in the 
evenings at the start of my "retirement".

The reality was that I replaced one full time job with four part time 
occupations, two of which involve global travel.

No regrets.  Never thought I would be able to visit Mongolia at 
temperatures of 40C below and 40C above, or climb the volcanoes of 
Nicaragua and El Salvador, or visit the ancient capital of Laos, or 
see my old friends from my years in Asia again.

But the K2 has gathered dust under its embroidered felt cover for a 
few years - there has never been time to get a temporary license for 
these countries.  I now want to bring it up to the current 
standards.  I have already carried out quite a few mods and have 
parts sets for some more, but I really need a full list in date and 
K2 number order of all the mods which a reasonably competent 
un-solderer can make on the boards I already possess.

Can one of the Elecraft Elmers point me in the right direction 
please?  Off list is fine unless you think the advice is of more 
general interest.

Rob M0RAC

Robert A Cochrane
7 Lawn Terrace
Blackheath
London SE3 9LJ   UK

Tel (44) 020 8297 1978
Mob (44) 07764 197 701

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Re: [Elecraft] Future new K3 kit owner

[Nate Bargmann]

* On 2010 30 Dec 11:47 -0600, Joe wrote:
> I subscribed to this reflector to give me some support in resisting my urge
> to replace my aging ft1000 field.  I thought maybe if I read some negative
> remarks the urge would subside.  Using the same philosophy as when I get the
> urge to replace my truck I ask people who own the model I am looking at.
> Sometimes the negative feed back will help me postpone the inevitable.  I
> did not get the necessary negative feedback I was looking for.  Therefore I
> just hit the 'SUBMIT ORDER' button on the Elecraft order form.

Congratulations, Joe.

>   You people are going to have to do a better job of supporting us people
> trying to resist temptation.

Why, and allow others to avoid the same fate as us?  Nope.  We just
keep greasing that slippery slope!

>   Hope the new radio is ready to go for the ARRL CW contest in a few weeks.

I found a couple of weeks was all I needed to learn the K3 well enough
to use it in anger during SS.  Perhaps I'm a quick study, but other than
tweaking some parameters and getting familiar with button placement, the
radio is quite easy to use despite being a complex device that does a
lot of functions for us.

Enjoy!

73, de Nate N0NB >>

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Mods list

[David Pratt]

I would not dream of describing myself as an Elmer, but is this what you 
are looking for?
http://www.qslnet.de/member/la3za/K2/modAny.html

73 de David G4DMP

In a recent message, Robert Cochrane  
writes
>Can one of the Elecraft Elmers point me in the right direction
>please?  Off list is fine unless you think the advice is of more
>general interest.



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Re: [Elecraft] Future new K3 kit owner

[Matt Zilmer]

You won't be sorry you did it.

matt W6NIA

On Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:44:07 -0500, you wrote:

>I subscribed to this reflector to give me some support in resisting my urge
>to replace my aging ft1000 field.  I thought maybe if I read some negative
>remarks the urge would subside.  Using the same philosophy as when I get the
>urge to replace my truck I ask people who own the model I am looking at.
>Sometimes the negative feed back will help me postpone the inevitable.  I
>did not get the necessary negative feedback I was looking for.  Therefore I
>just hit the 'SUBMIT ORDER' button on the Elecraft order form.
>
>  You people are going to have to do a better job of supporting us people
>trying to resist temptation.
>
>  Hope the new radio is ready to go for the ARRL CW contest in a few weeks.
>
>73 All,  Joe  K2UF
>
>
>No trees were harmed in the sending of this e-mail; however, many electrons
>were inconvenienced.
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram

[Jim Brown]

Thanks for the alert, Rich, and for your report, Guy.  I would 
appreciate any others.  If it turns out to be real, I'll take it down.

73, Jim K9YC

On 12/30/2010 5:42 AM, Rich - K1HTV wrote:
> Jim,
>FYI, when I downloaded the 'spectrogram.exe' file from your site I got a
> message from my Norton Security software that it contained "TROJAN.ADH".  I
> checked its definition and came up with:
>
>   "Trojan.ADH or Heuristic.ADH is a very harmful Trojan that will infect
> executable files on the compromised computer. Trojan.ADH and Heuristic.ADH are
> generic detection for a malicious files or computer virus with the same
> functionalities and payload once executed on the system."
>
> Not sure if it's a bogus message or is really a threat.
>
> 73,
> Rich - K1HTV
>
> = = =
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Jim Brown [mailto:j...@audiosystemsgroup.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 11:41 AM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram
>
> On 12/29/2010 7:47 AM, John Cooper wrote:
>> the company that made it went out of buiseness.
> It was not a company, it was shareware, written by an individual, and he
> "retired" from developing and supporting it several years ago. With his
> permission, I put the final version on my website as a free download.
>
> http://audiosystemsgroup.com/spectrogram.exe
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
>
>
>

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Mods list

[Byron Servies]

Or perhaps the list of K2 mods from the Elecraft order page?  They
list K2 serial numbers that began including each and you should be
able to check them off:

http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#K2%20Parts

73, Byron N6NUL

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 10:24 AM, David Pratt  wrote:
> I would not dream of describing myself as an Elmer, but is this what you
> are looking for?
> http://www.qslnet.de/member/la3za/K2/modAny.html

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[Elecraft] ssb module or atu first?

[Dan Grizzard]

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Mods list

[Robert Cochrane]

Many thanks to you both - the combination of the two is close to what 
I was looking for.  I had already made a list from the Elecraft 
component pages but was not sure it covered all the changes.

73 de Rob M0RAC

  At 18:31 30/12/2010, Byron Servies wrote:
>Or perhaps the list of K2 mods from the Elecraft order page?  They
>list K2 serial numbers that began including each and you should be
>able to check them off:
>
>http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#K2%20Parts
>
>73, Byron N6NUL
>
>On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 10:24 AM, David Pratt  wrote:
> > I would not dream of describing myself as an Elmer, but is this what you
> > are looking for?
> > http://www.qslnet.de/member/la3za/K2/modAny.html
>
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[Elecraft] test message for change of address...

[Rick Commo]

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Re: [Elecraft] Future new K3 kit owner

[Tony Estep]

>
> >... my urge to replace my aging ft1000 field


Joe, I did almost the same thing, replacing my Mk V. Of course, Yaesu is the
company people love to criticize, but the Mk V is a terrific radio and some
version of the FT1000 has probably put more hams on the Honor Roll than any
other rig.

Nonetheless, if you got used to DXing with the Field, that's just all the
more reason that you'll appreciate the K3. The things the FT1000 does well,
the K3 does even better. And the annoyances of the FT1000 are pretty much
overcome, particularly those relating to the age differences in DSP
technology.

Another bonus is the ease of interfacing with a computer. I used to use
RigBlaster, but now there is no interface at all -- just a serial cable and
two audio cables. Everything is much simpler and works better.

Anything relating to service is way better with Elecraft, too, and this
reflector and the many knowledgeable fans of the K3 are really helpful.

And you'll have a lot more desk space.

73,
Tony KT0NY
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[Elecraft] K3 - Indoor HF Antenna

[Chuck Teeter KE9CE]

Hello:

I am unable to get my Windom in the air due to weather conditions, snow,
etc., so I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with any indoor antennas
that at least would allow me to have a few QSO's even if they're relatively
close.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks, guys.

73,
Chuck KE9CE
K3 #4073
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Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram

[David Christ]

I know from my friends who are still in the business that Norton is 
not held in high regard.  If Kaspersky, AVG and some of the others 
find no problem it would cast doubt on the Norton result.

David K0LUM

At 10:30 AM -0800 12/30/10, Jim Brown wrote:
>Thanks for the alert, Rich, and for your report, Guy.  I would
>appreciate any others.  If it turns out to be real, I'll take it down.
>
>73, Jim K9YC
>
>On 12/30/2010 5:42 AM, Rich - K1HTV wrote:
>>  Jim,
>> FYI, when I downloaded the 'spectrogram.exe' file from your site I got a
>>  message from my Norton Security software that it contained "TROJAN.ADH".  I
>>  checked its definition and came up with:
>>
>>"Trojan.ADH or Heuristic.ADH is a very harmful Trojan that will infect
>>  executable files on the compromised computer. Trojan.ADH and 
>>Heuristic.ADH are
>>  generic detection for a malicious files or computer virus with the same
>>  functionalities and payload once executed on the system."
>>
>>  Not sure if it's a bogus message or is really a threat.
>>
>>  73,
>>  Rich - K1HTV
>>
>>  = = =
>>
>>  -Original Message-
>>  From: Jim Brown [mailto:j...@audiosystemsgroup.com]
>>  Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 11:41 AM
>>  To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>>  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram
>>
>>  On 12/29/2010 7:47 AM, John Cooper wrote:
>>>  the company that made it went out of buiseness.
>>  It was not a company, it was shareware, written by an individual, and he
>>  "retired" from developing and supporting it several years ago. With his
>>  permission, I put the final version on my website as a free download.
>>
>>  http://audiosystemsgroup.com/spectrogram.exe
>>
>>  73, Jim K9YC
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Indoor HF Antenna

[John Ragle]

Chuck...

I have a Buddipole that works inside (20/15/10 meters), and I suspect a 
half-wave wire dipole or a 300-ohm twin-lead folded dipole would work 
well if tacked to the room molding at ceiling height. I have used both 
of the latter in compromised situations and have had QSOs without 
problems (on CW). Even a random length wire tossed out the window will 
work if you have a matching network. All my experience in these 
situations has been on CW.

The Buddipole will also make up into a 2-element yagi for 6 meters, and 
there is some occasional CW activity there also.

John Ragle == W1ZI

=

On 12/30/2010 2:51 PM, Chuck Teeter KE9CE wrote:
> Hello:
>
> I am unable to get my Windom in the air due to weather conditions, snow,
> etc., so I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with any indoor antennas
> that at least would allow me to have a few QSO's even if they're relatively
> close.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks, guys.
>
> 73,
> Chuck KE9CE
> K3 #4073

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[Elecraft] [K3] Need help: K3 - FLDIGI - Signalink

[Paul]

I'm brand new to digital modes (other than CW, and packet from the 80's).

Is anyone up to helping me get the K3 configured with FLDIGI and Signalink?

FLDIGI can receive fine.

FLDIGI can transmit according to my in-line power meter, with the 
power set to 25 Watts, but nobody can hear me.

I've got a subscription to gotomeeting so you can operate my computer 
and we can chat via gotomeeting's built in VOIP, or I can call you on 
the phone.

I'm very computer literate, but this combination has stumped me.

73,

Paul N4LCD
770-382-1023 home
678-986-8602 cell
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Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram

[Jan Erik Holm]

No problem at this end, I use AVG.

/James
-
On 2010-12-30 19:30, Jim Brown wrote:
> Thanks for the alert, Rich, and for your report, Guy.  I would
> appreciate any others.  If it turns out to be real, I'll take it down.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
>
> On 12/30/2010 5:42 AM, Rich - K1HTV wrote:
>> Jim,
>> FYI, when I downloaded the 'spectrogram.exe' file from your site I got a
>> message from my Norton Security software that it contained "TROJAN.ADH".  I
>> checked its definition and came up with:
>>
>>"Trojan.ADH or Heuristic.ADH is a very harmful Trojan that will infect
>> executable files on the compromised computer. Trojan.ADH and Heuristic.ADH 
>> are
>> generic detection for a malicious files or computer virus with the same
>> functionalities and payload once executed on the system."
>>
>> Not sure if it's a bogus message or is really a threat.
>>
>> 73,
>> Rich - K1HTV
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Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram

[Matt Zilmer]

KIS 8.0 has no issues with it either.

matt W6NIA

On Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:38:22 +0100, you wrote:

>No problem at this end, I use AVG.
>
>/James
>-
>On 2010-12-30 19:30, Jim Brown wrote:
>> Thanks for the alert, Rich, and for your report, Guy.  I would
>> appreciate any others.  If it turns out to be real, I'll take it down.
>>
>> 73, Jim K9YC
>>
>> On 12/30/2010 5:42 AM, Rich - K1HTV wrote:
>>> Jim,
>>> FYI, when I downloaded the 'spectrogram.exe' file from your site I got a
>>> message from my Norton Security software that it contained "TROJAN.ADH".  I
>>> checked its definition and came up with:
>>>
>>>"Trojan.ADH or Heuristic.ADH is a very harmful Trojan that will infect
>>> executable files on the compromised computer. Trojan.ADH and Heuristic.ADH 
>>> are
>>> generic detection for a malicious files or computer virus with the same
>>> functionalities and payload once executed on the system."
>>>
>>> Not sure if it's a bogus message or is really a threat.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Rich - K1HTV
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Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram

[Sam Morgan]

this is the same problem that VOAPROP discusses here:
http://www.g4ilo.com/voaprop.html
down the page where it says DOWNLOAD

"Trojan warning! Some third rate virus scanners claim the installer used by my 
programs is a virus or a trojan. It is not a trojan it is a false alarm. If you 
choose to believe your scanner rather than me that is up to you. But please 
don't tell me about it, because I already know. See this blog post for more 
information."

blog post referred to is here:
http://blog.g4ilo.com/2009/10/lunatics-have-taken-over-asylum.html


GB & 73
K5OAI
Sam Morgan

>>>
>>> On 12/30/2010 5:42 AM, Rich - K1HTV wrote:
 Jim,
  FYI, when I downloaded the 'spectrogram.exe' file from your site I 
 got a
 message from my Norton Security software that it contained "TROJAN.ADH".  I
 checked its definition and came up with:

 "Trojan.ADH or Heuristic.ADH is a very harmful Trojan that will infect
 executable files on the compromised computer. Trojan.ADH and Heuristic.ADH 
 are
 generic detection for a malicious files or computer virus with the same
 functionalities and payload once executed on the system."

 Not sure if it's a bogus message or is really a threat.

 73,
 Rich - K1HTV
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Need help: K3 - FLDIGI - Signalink

[David Herring]

Paul,

There's a zillion questions we need answers to in order to help.  Here's a few 
to get the process started:

Can you hear your transmitted signal?  Does it sound right for whatever mode 
you are using?  Even just turning up the monitor on your K3 and listening to 
your audio would be adequate.

Check your volume settings on your computer, your signalink and your rig.  None 
of them should be completely maxed out, but rather, somewhere within a nominal 
range so that there is no distortion being added due to being overdriven.

Are you on the right antenna (if you have multiple ones)?

Good job on running the K3 at 25 watts -- ensures a relatively good clean 
signal from the Elecraft.

You say you can receive OK, so that means that you decode the other station's 
transmission and can see his text?  This proves that you're truly on the same 
mode.

I ask these questions, certainly NOT to be offensive, but because they all lead 
to mistakes I've made in the past as I was learning how to use this combination 
of equipment and ruling them out is a good first step.

The XYL has indicated I may be out of the shack this afternoon so I probably 
shouldn't hop on the gotomeeting just now.  If my questions don't help, maybe 
there's someone else on the reflector who can.

I use a similar combination of FLDIGI, Signalink and K3 with very good results, 
so there's nothing wrong with the combination.  But to be honest, as I'm going 
to be rewiring the station shortly, I'm seriously considering bypassing my 
signalink and wiring direct from computer to K3.  I don't know that there's any 
difference either way, but I figure one less component in the works...one less 
thing to deal with... .

Good luck Paul.

73 and Aloha
Dave AH6TD


On Dec 30, 2010, at 10:32 AM, p...@n4lcd.com wrote:

> I'm brand new to digital modes (other than CW, and packet from the 80's).
> 
> Is anyone up to helping me get the K3 configured with FLDIGI and Signalink?
> 
> FLDIGI can receive fine.
> 
> FLDIGI can transmit according to my in-line power meter, with the 
> power set to 25 Watts, but nobody can hear me.
> 
> I've got a subscription to gotomeeting so you can operate my computer 
> and we can chat via gotomeeting's built in VOIP, or I can call you on 
> the phone.
> 
> I'm very computer literate, but this combination has stumped me.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Paul N4LCD
> 770-382-1023 home
> 678-986-8602 cell
> www.N4LCD.com
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram

[David Gilbert]

I've seen forum posts from network guys who consider Norton security 
software to be worse than the malware it purports to find.

73,
Dave   AB7E



> On 12/30/2010 5:42 AM, Rich - K1HTV wrote:
>>   Jim,
>> FYI, when I downloaded the 'spectrogram.exe' file from your site 
>>  I got a
>>   message from my Norton Security software that it contained 
>>  "TROJAN.ADH".  I
>>   checked its definition and came up with:
>> 
>>    "Trojan.ADH or Heuristic.ADH is a very harmful Trojan that will 
>>  infect
>>   executable files on the compromised computer. Trojan.ADH and 
>>  Heuristic.ADH are
>>   generic detection for a malicious files or computer virus with the same
>>   functionalities and payload once executed on the system."
>> 
>>   Not sure if it's a bogus message or is really a threat.
>> 
>>   73,
>>   Rich - K1HTV
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Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram and Norton...

[John Ragle]

There's a reason why Norton comes free with many computers (guess why?). 
The  program is, IMHO, junk...and it is the first thing that comes off 
of any commercial box I or my wife buy. There are at least two problems 
with it...(1) it steals 'way too many clock cycles, and (2) it has a 
tendency to give specious warnings. The warning about Spectrogram is one 
of this type. I think David Gilbert is spot on...Norton is a form of 
malware.

John Ragle -- W1ZI

=

On 12/30/2010 4:14 PM, David Gilbert wrote:
> I've seen forum posts from network guys who consider Norton security
> software to be worse than the malware it purports to find.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Indoor HF Antenna

[Jim Brown]

On 12/30/2010 2:51 PM, Chuck Teeter KE9CE wrote:
>> I am unable to get my Windom in the air due to weather conditions, snow,
>> etc., so I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with any indoor antennas
>> that at least would allow me to have a few QSO's even if they're relatively
>> close.

If your home is not electrically shielded by a metal frame, and if you 
have an antenna tuner, almost any random wire can be made to work as an 
antenna if you give it a reasonably effective counterpoise.  In general, 
the more closely the wire and the counterpoise each approximate a 
quarter wave, the better it will work (and the less likely that an 
antenna tuner will be needed). Something as simple as a quarter wave 
wire connected to the center conductor and a second quarter wave wire 
connected to the outer conductor will load just fine with no antenna tuner.

In general, the higher the better.  Loaded antennas like the Buddipole, 
and other antennas designed for mobile operation are NOT a good choice 
for indoor use, mostly because their loading coils make them pretty 
inefficient (that is, far too much of the power goes into heat) and 
because they tend to be pretty narrow band.

The counterpoise can be almost any available conductor (or group of 
conductors.  KK9H used the HVAC ducts in his home as a counterpoise on 
160M for a while (and may still).  I've used a wrought iron fence, or 
building structure, or even the green wire in the nearest wall outlet.  
Such a counterpoise system can couple RFI into equipment in your home, 
both by proximity, and also because of a common defect in many products 
called "The Pin One Problem."

It's also possible to build a classic dipole and install it indoors.  
When I got back on the air in 2003 after a long period off the air, I 
ran a half wave dipole through my attic.  I used that for a month or so 
until I could get something better on the roof. It worked fine.

With any indoor antenna you're more likely to have RFI issues, simply 
because the antenna and the equipment is in closer proximity. Your 
transmitter is more likely to cause problems with poorly designed 
consumer equipment, and that equipment is more likely to radiate trash 
that you hear in your receiver.  If you encounter problems, see the RFI 
tutorial on my website for solutions.  
http://audiosystemsgroup.com/RFI-Ham.pdf

73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] Legitimate software vs. antivirus (was: Spectrogram)

[Erik Basilier]

I recently changed from Norton to AVG on two computers.

The laptop with 1.4 GHz Pentium M and running XP had N1MM installed on it in
the spring of 09; no update since. 

AVG said that N1MM was malware; I let it move the file (I think it was the
main executable) to some quarantine location.

It occurred to me that AVG might be overzealous, and from the comments about
Spectrogram I am reminded about it.

Another observation is that that computer has become very prone to slowness
for several minutes after startup.

The workaround seems to be to leave it on. I guess AVG updates itself more
than Norton.

I also had to configure it not to do scans all the time.

Another computer, a new and fast one running Win 7, recently came up with a
message from AVG saying that the registry was messed up. I was offered to
get it fixed one time free, and to pay for it in the future. I declined,
deciding to use other methods to clean up the registry. I am used to getting
registry cleanup offers from highly suspect sources, and I always decline.
Now it seems like the nice price of AVG is only bait so they can hook you.
Hmmm. maybe even Norton included free registry fixes; I don't remember. 

 

73, 

Erik K7TV

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Re: [Elecraft] Legitimate software vs. antivirus (was: Spectrogram)

[Phil LaMarche]

I have used AVG PRO for over 10 years and have never had a virus get through
it.

Phil

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Subject: [Elecraft] Legitimate software vs. antivirus (was: Spectrogram)

I recently changed from Norton to AVG on two computers.

The laptop with 1.4 GHz Pentium M and running XP had N1MM installed on it in
the spring of 09; no update since. 

AVG said that N1MM was malware; I let it move the file (I think it was the
main executable) to some quarantine location.

It occurred to me that AVG might be overzealous, and from the comments about
Spectrogram I am reminded about it.

Another observation is that that computer has become very prone to slowness
for several minutes after startup.

The workaround seems to be to leave it on. I guess AVG updates itself more
than Norton.

I also had to configure it not to do scans all the time.

Another computer, a new and fast one running Win 7, recently came up with a
message from AVG saying that the registry was messed up. I was offered to
get it fixed one time free, and to pay for it in the future. I declined,
deciding to use other methods to clean up the registry. I am used to getting
registry cleanup offers from highly suspect sources, and I always decline.
Now it seems like the nice price of AVG is only bait so they can hook you.
Hmmm. maybe even Norton included free registry fixes; I don't remember. 

 

73, 

Erik K7TV

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Re: [Elecraft] Legitimate software vs. antivirus (was: Spectrogram) [END of Thread]

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Let's end this OT area for now.

73, Eric
Elecraft List Moderator

On 12/30/2010 1:53 PM, Phil LaMarche wrote:No problem. :-)

Have fun with your K3!

73, Eric


On 12/30/2010 11:58 AM, Joe wrote:
> Sorry for the confusion.  I originally sent this email yesterday to the
> wrong address.  It was my first post to this reflector.
>
> 73  Joe K2UF
>
> No trees were harmed in the sending of this e-mail; however, many electrons
> were inconvenienced.
> I have used AVG PRO for over 10 years and have never had a virus get through
> it.
>
> Phil
>
> Philip LaMarche
>
> LaMarche Enterprises, Inc
> p...@lamarcheenterprises.com
> www.LaMarcheEnterprises.com
>
> 727-944-3226
> 727-937-8834 Fax
> 727-510-5038 Cell
>
> www.w9dvm.com
>
> K3 #1605
>
> CCA 98-00827
> CRA 1701
> W9DVM
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Erik Basilier
> Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 4:50 PM
> To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Legitimate software vs. antivirus (was: Spectrogram)
>
> I recently changed from Norton to AVG on two computers.
>
> The laptop with 1.4 GHz Pentium M and running XP had N1MM installed on it in
> the spring of 09; no update since.
>
> AVG said that N1MM was malware; I let it move the file (I think it was the
> main executable) to some quarantine location.
>
> It occurred to me that AVG might be overzealous, and from the comments about
> Spectrogram I am reminded about it.
>
> Another observation is that that computer has become very prone to slowness
> for several minutes after startup.
>
> The workaround seems to be to leave it on. I guess AVG updates itself more
> than Norton.
>
> I also had to configure it not to do scans all the time.
>
> Another computer, a new and fast one running Win 7, recently came up with a
> message from AVG saying that the registry was messed up. I was offered to
> get it fixed one time free, and to pay for it in the future. I declined,
> deciding to use other methods to clean up the registry. I am used to getting
> registry cleanup offers from highly suspect sources, and I always decline.
> Now it seems like the nice price of AVG is only bait so they can hook you.
> Hmmm. maybe even Norton included free registry fixes; I don't remember.
>
>
>
> 73,
>
> Erik K7TV
>
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Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram

[Jim Brown]

On 12/30/2010 1:55 PM, Jack Colson wrote:
> No problem here using AVG 2011, runs fine. 

Thanks for all the input.  I'm leaving the software there for anyone who 
needs it.

73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram

[Joe Planisky]

Hi Jim,

I just ran the version of spectrogram from your site through virustotal.com 
which checks any submitted file with 43 different commercial anti-virus 
products.  None of the 43 virus checkers reported any problem with the file.  

73
--
Joe KB8AP


On Dec 30, 2010, at 10:30 AM, Jim Brown wrote:

> Thanks for the alert, Rich, and for your report, Guy.  I would 
> appreciate any others.  If it turns out to be real, I'll take it down.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
> 
> On 12/30/2010 5:42 AM, Rich - K1HTV wrote:
>> Jim,
>>   FYI, when I downloaded the 'spectrogram.exe' file from your site I got a
>> message from my Norton Security software that it contained "TROJAN.ADH".

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[Elecraft] k3 mono/stereo output

[iz0fyl]

Hi again friends
sorry for my annoising questions hi
 but I'can't understand how to get mono output in hearphones.
I tried to change L-mix-R menu but it do not change at all.
happy new year to elecraft community
 
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[Elecraft] K1- KAT1 SWR Bridge Adjustment--no voltage variation.

[Rich NU6T]

I'm in the final stages of testing/adjusting a newly built KAT1 board in 
a 2-band K1 (RF Board rev E).  In the SWR Bridge adjustment task, I'm 
not seeing any voltage change beyond what seems to be random noise.  I'm 
using a plastic adjustment tool and a DMM.

I'm concerned I may have installed trimmer C9 backwards.  It has a 
broad/wide side and a blunted narrower side.  Instructions call for the 
flat side to the left.  The broad side seems curved, so I placed the 
narrow side to the left, wide side to the right.

Instructions indicated to follow the pattern on the board for C9 
installation, but my board has two holes and what look like horizontal 
parentheses with no indication of broad, flat or narrow sides.

The manual notes that the null may be sharp.  I'm not seeing it.

Thanks for any advice.

Rich
NU6T
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: KAT3 Antenna Tuner Question- Update

[W8JH]

I believe it goes up to 99:1 (don't ask how I know this).
I think the step you are missing is to turn off the ATU, then press tune
(hold the XMIT button) to see the mismatch.  I keep the tune power set low
in case I transmit into the wrong antenna with a 99:1 match.
73,

Joe  W8JH
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Re: [Elecraft] Future new K3 kit owner

[Mike]

As the Borg said

"Fusistance is retile! Your a** will be simulated!"

You're gonna like it. Welcome to the clan.

73, Mike NF4L

On 12/30/2010 12:44 PM, Joe wrote:
> I subscribed to this reflector to give me some support in resisting my urge
> to replace my aging ft1000 field.  I thought maybe if I read some negative
> remarks the urge would subside.  Using the same philosophy as when I get the
> urge to replace my truck I ask people who own the model I am looking at.
> Sometimes the negative feed back will help me postpone the inevitable.  I
> did not get the necessary negative feedback I was looking for.  Therefore I
> just hit the 'SUBMIT ORDER' button on the Elecraft order form.
>
>You people are going to have to do a better job of supporting us people
> trying to resist temptation.
>
>Hope the new radio is ready to go for the ARRL CW contest in a few weeks.
>
> 73 All,  Joe  K2UF
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Mods list

[Don Wilhelm]

  Rob.

You don't have that much to add to bring it up to level.
*E850138 - The temperature compensation for the PLL Reference Osc.
**K2KEYMDKT - The Keying Waveshape Mod (also requires updated firmware)
The Extremely Strong Signal Handling Mod - see application notes - no 
kit, but requires only 2 1N4148 diodes.*

That is all the official Elecraft mods to bring it up to the current 
level.  There are unofficial mods as well, but those are usually for a 
certain situation - choose wisely, if the intent meets your purposes, 
then try it, but if the originator's purpose does not fit you, then 
bypass it.  Examples of the latter are my K2 Fixed Audio Output mod and 
my CW PTT for the K2 (see my webpage www.w3fpr.com).

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/30/2010 12:50 PM, Robert Cochrane wrote:
> I'm the proud builder / owner of K2 No 3314 which I built in the
> evenings at the start of my "retirement".
>
> The reality was that I replaced one full time job with four part time
> occupations, two of which involve global travel.
>
> No regrets.  Never thought I would be able to visit Mongolia at
> temperatures of 40C below and 40C above, or climb the volcanoes of
> Nicaragua and El Salvador, or visit the ancient capital of Laos, or
> see my old friends from my years in Asia again.
>
> But the K2 has gathered dust under its embroidered felt cover for a
> few years - there has never been time to get a temporary license for
> these countries.  I now want to bring it up to the current
> standards.  I have already carried out quite a few mods and have
> parts sets for some more, but I really need a full list in date and
> K2 number order of all the mods which a reasonably competent
> un-solderer can make on the boards I already possess.
>
> Can one of the Elecraft Elmers point me in the right direction
> please?  Off list is fine unless you think the advice is of more
> general interest.
>
> Rob M0RAC
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Need help: K3 - FLDIGI - Signalink

[Don Wilhelm]

  Paul,

Did you set the Line-in level according to the K3 instructions?  In TX 
TEST mode, drive the ALC indicator up to 4 bars with the 5th bar 
flickering.  Then use the K3 power control to set the power output level.

Many interface manuals will tell you to adjust the transceiver power 
using the audio drive - and while that works with many transceivers that 
use the ALC to adjust the power output, it does not work with the K3 
since its power control is developed differently.

I don't really know what the Signalink instructions say, but do follow 
the instructions in the K3 manual on this setup portion and ignore any 
others.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/30/2010 3:32 PM, p...@n4lcd.com wrote:
> I'm brand new to digital modes (other than CW, and packet from the 80's).
>
> Is anyone up to helping me get the K3 configured with FLDIGI and Signalink?
>
> FLDIGI can receive fine.
>
> FLDIGI can transmit according to my in-line power meter, with the
> power set to 25 Watts, but nobody can hear me.
>
> I've got a subscription to gotomeeting so you can operate my computer
> and we can chat via gotomeeting's built in VOIP, or I can call you on
> the phone.
>
> I'm very computer literate, but this combination has stumped me.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul N4LCD
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> 678-986-8602 cell
> www.N4LCD.com
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[Elecraft] ALC voltage input to the K2?

[Owen B. Mehegan]

I'm working on keying an external amp with my K2. I'm using this 
example circuit from the Elecraft site:

http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/Amp_keying_ckt.htm

The amp is a Tokyo Hy-Power HL-45B. In addition to closing the STBY 
and GND pins on its accessory jack to key the amp, it also has an ALC 
pin that it wants hooked up. The manual says:

"In order to keep the output within the maximum limit and to avoid 
signal distortion, ALC connection is most effective. Negative DC 
voltage of 0~8V max. will appear according to the amp output level. 
When this voltage (ALC voltage) is fed back to the radio, it works to 
have the radio’s output power suppressed according to the ALC voltage 
applied to the radio."

Is there any convenient place in the K2 where I could feed in this 
voltage to get the desired effect?

--
Owen B. Mehegan (o...@nerdnetworks.org)
"He is a dangerous mixture of sophistication and recklessness which 
makes one anxious about his influence on other boys."

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Re: [Elecraft] Legitimate software vs. antivirus (was: Spectrogram)

[Don Wilhelm]

  For Windows, there is yet another choice that is both good and free of 
cost - Microsoft Securities Essentials.
It seems to work in the background and so far has produced no false 
positives, nor has it let any viruses into my computers.  It does want 
to do a scan occasionally, and updates daily with no interruption to my 
normal activities.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/30/2010 4:50 PM, Erik Basilier wrote:
> It occurred to me that AVG might be overzealous, and from the comments about
> Spectrogram I am reminded about it.
>
> Another observation is that that computer has become very prone to slowness
> for several minutes after startup.
>
> The workaround seems to be to leave it on. I guess AVG updates itself more
> than Norton.
>
> I also had to configure it not to do scans all the time.
>
> Another computer, a new and fast one running Win 7, recently came up with a
> message from AVG saying that the registry was messed up. I was offered to
> get it fixed one time free, and to pay for it in the future. I declined,
> deciding to use other methods to clean up the registry. I am used to getting
> registry cleanup offers from highly suspect sources, and I always decline.
> Now it seems like the nice price of AVG is only bait so they can hook you.
> Hmmm. maybe even Norton included free registry fixes; I don't remember.
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K1- KAT1 SWR Bridge Adjustment--no voltage variation.

[Don Wilhelm]

  Rich,

You have the capacitor mounted correctly, the narrow end is flat while 
the broad end is rounded.
You are also correct to adjust it with a non-metallic tool - both sides 
of the capacitor are above ground and will be de-tuned if you touch 
either of the plates.

I suspect your problem is not with the capacitor, but with the bi-filar 
wound toroid.  Check that carefully for the proper leads in the right 
holes, and make sure the leads are well tinned - you should be able to 
see a bit of tinned lead above the board - if not, be suspicious of it, 
even to the point of removing it and re-tinning the leads..

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/30/2010 5:42 PM, Rich NU6T wrote:
> I'm in the final stages of testing/adjusting a newly built KAT1 board in
> a 2-band K1 (RF Board rev E).  In the SWR Bridge adjustment task, I'm
> not seeing any voltage change beyond what seems to be random noise.  I'm
> using a plastic adjustment tool and a DMM.
>
> I'm concerned I may have installed trimmer C9 backwards.  It has a
> broad/wide side and a blunted narrower side.  Instructions call for the
> flat side to the left.  The broad side seems curved, so I placed the
> narrow side to the left, wide side to the right.
>
> Instructions indicated to follow the pattern on the board for C9
> installation, but my board has two holes and what look like horizontal
> parentheses with no indication of broad, flat or narrow sides.
>
> The manual notes that the null may be sharp.  I'm not seeing it.
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
> Rich
> NU6T
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Re: [Elecraft] ALC voltage input to the K2?

[Don Wilhelm]

  Owen,

The short answer is NO.

The correct longer answer is that you should use the transceiver power 
level to control the output of the amplifier and not depend on the 
amplifier ALC.  Using the amps ALC to control the power level of the 
transceiver is an invitation to distortion and degraded IMD in your 
transmit signal - be nice to your ham neighbors and do not use the ALC 
for power control.

If the concern is for shutdown of the transceiver in the event of an 
amplifier fault condition, then it may be a valid concern, but the K2 
was designed before solid state amplifiers became widespread and has no 
provision for this type of ALC input.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/30/2010 6:39 PM, Owen B. Mehegan wrote:
> I'm working on keying an external amp with my K2. I'm using this
> example circuit from the Elecraft site:
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/Amp_keying_ckt.htm
>
> The amp is a Tokyo Hy-Power HL-45B. In addition to closing the STBY
> and GND pins on its accessory jack to key the amp, it also has an ALC
> pin that it wants hooked up. The manual says:
>
> "In order to keep the output within the maximum limit and to avoid
> signal distortion, ALC connection is most effective. Negative DC
> voltage of 0~8V max. will appear according to the amp output level.
> When this voltage (ALC voltage) is fed back to the radio, it works to
> have the radio’s output power suppressed according to the ALC voltage
> applied to the radio."
>
> Is there any convenient place in the K2 where I could feed in this
> voltage to get the desired effect?
>
> --
> Owen B. Mehegan (o...@nerdnetworks.org)
> "He is a dangerous mixture of sophistication and recklessness which
> makes one anxious about his influence on other boys."
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Flex 5000

[Tony Morgan]

Bob,
Any radio can be over driven or mis-adjusted and made to sound bad, not just
the
Flex 5K. It's usually the operator and poor setup.

73,

Tony W7GO

On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 11:22 AM,  wrote:

>
> gang
>
> a friend of mine has one and Dick plays with the software loads. I
> noticed that his signal
> is distorting on certain voice frequencies and splattering badly, I have
> noticed this pattern on other signals
> dont know if they were flexing or not. Dick always has his SSB signal at
> least 3+Khz wide
> if I mention it he will narrow down,, not sure why flex has that as an
> option
>
> glad I dont have one
>
> Bob K3DJC
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3: KAT3 Antenna Tuner Question- Update

[Chuck Shefflette]

If I remember correctly, there is a procedure in the K3 manual for manually 
setting the L and C values in the ATU. However, if all you're really interested 
in is getting the VSWR readings, then all you need do do is turn your power way 
down (2-3 W is enough), set the ATU to bypass (press and hold the ATU TUNE 
button), then press and hold the TUNE button. The VSWR will be displayed in the 
VFO-A display if my memory serves me correctly. This is outlined in the book as 
well but it may not be immediately obvious. Personally, I have set the TUN PWR 
to 2.5W in the config menu so I don't have to keep adjusting my power to do a 
quick antenna check. You might also try K3-EZ. It has a neat VSWR plotting 
routine.

I've seen 99:1 readings on very badly mismatched antennas and/or open 
connections which is one reason I keep my TUNE PWR set low. The default setting 
is "NOR" which uses whatever setting you have for transmit power...

73 And hope to catch you on the air

Chuck - AA3CS

Sent from my iPhone

>> 
>> 
>> 1) Where can I find detailed instructions for using the KAT3?  Such  as, 
>> step by step instructions on how to use the "manual" tuning option.
>> 
>> 2) I'm tuning an Inverted L antenna and the initial SWR is higher  than 
>> maximum SWR LED level as all lights are lit.  (so I have no idea what  the 
>> actual SWR is)  Is there a way to get an actual SWR or Reflected Power  
>> 
>> reading via the KAT3?  
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Re: [Elecraft] K1- KAT1 SWR Bridge Adjustment--no voltage variation.

[Byron Servies]

Hi Rich,

Have you remembered to move the RF jumper to the KAT1 position?  I
made that mistake.

73, Byron N6NUL

On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 2:42 PM, Rich NU6T  wrote:
> I'm in the final stages of testing/adjusting a newly built KAT1 board in
> a 2-band K1 (RF Board rev E).  In the SWR Bridge adjustment task, I'm
> not seeing any voltage change beyond what seems to be random noise.  I'm
> using a plastic adjustment tool and a DMM.

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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering temperature

[Don Wilhelm]

  Good points Greg.
While you are quite correct, changing tips often is a pain, so I usually 
settle on a 3/32 inch screwdriver (chisel) tip.  It has enough heat mass 
for most jobs, and the side of the screwdriver tip can be used in 
situations where a conical tip would actually be better.  If I need a 
wide tip, I have a 700 deg F temperature controlled Weller soldering gun 
(not the old uncontrolled Wellers) with a 1/4 inch wide tip that I use 
to heat up large objects like the shell of the K2 microphone jack (for 
grounding it), or the BNC jack on the KX1 transceiver.

It takes both time and heat to damage a board or a component.  If you 
use the 2 to 3 second "rule of thumb", you will not damage either the 
board nor the component.  Both can be damaged by "heat soaking" with a 
too small or too cold soldering iron because it takes more time for the 
pad and component to come up to the point where solder will flow.  If 
your soldering takes more than 7 or 8 seconds, you are certain to cause 
some damage somewhere.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/29/2010 7:10 PM, G. Beat wrote:
>
> David -
>
>
>
> An additional point to Don's answer,
>
>
>
> You should ALWAYS match the MASS (1/32" - 1/4" typical in increments of 
> 1/64") and
>
> PROFILE (screwdriver, single flat, conical, flat conical, etc.) of the 
> Soldering Handpiece Tip to the work being performed.
>
> This is true for irons, desoldering/suction handpieces, as well as tweezers.
>
>
>
> TEMPERATURE is the third variable in the Soldering Triad.
>
>
>
> The most common mistake I have seen, is that novice and beginners will "turn 
> up the heat"
>
> on the adjustable temperature soldering stations.   That is often the worst 
> step they could take -- damaging the underlying board.
>
> and component.   
>
>
>
> Greg
>
> w9gb
>
>
>
> ===
>> David,
>>
>> Assuming a 2 lead component --
>> I would use 750 to 800 deg F to remove the component - heat each end
>> alternately until it moves and then "flick" it away from its solder pads.
>>
>> When installing the new component, 650 to 700 deg F should be adequate,
>> but that depends on the solder - if you are using lead-free solder, you
>> will have to increase those temperatures.  The soldering of any one
>> connection should be complete in 2 to 3 seconds, if it takes longer than
>> that, the soldering temperature is too low, but if it takes less than 2
>> seconds for the solder to flow, the iron is too hot.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>>> On 12/28/2010 9:13 PM, David Christ wrote:
>>> I have to replace a surface mount RFC on my K3.  Any suggestions on
>>> what tip temperature to use?  The same for removal and replacement?
>>>
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[Elecraft] K3 weird noise generation...??

[Phil Hystad]

I came home from work and turned on the K3 and the P3 and then switched to the 
CW zone of the 40 meter band. The VFO was about 7.009 as left from my last 
visit yesterday.  I turned the VFO up just a tiny bit and this strong, like S9+ 
broadband noise came through.  Funny because I remember looking at the spectrum 
of the P3 and I did not see anything there.

A long story short.  I discovered that this noise was being generated by the 
K3.  I had checked the band with my Icom 756 Pro III and nothing was there 
except lots of CW signals.  I tuned the Pro III around the same spots as the 
K3.  So, I rotated the VFO slow up frequency from 7.009 and at 7.00945 the 
noise started and continued up to about 7015.5.  Now, on the spectrum this was 
a good 50 dB over and above my normal noise floor (sorry, not sure if I am 
using the right terminology) and it was the same across the entire spectrum 
which by the way was set wider then this frequency range of 7009 to 7015.  And, 
all other CW signals disappeared and many of them were stronger then this noise 
level.

So, if I turned the VFO just past the upper threshold of 7015.5, the noise 
disappears entirely and there is nothing but normal display of CW signals on 
the spectrum.

I then decided to power off the K3 and P3.  Powered back up and this weird 
noise phenomena disappeared.  Now, the K3 and P3 is acting normal.

Anyone see anything like this?

73, phil, K7PEH
K3 Serial #3799
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 weird noise generation...??

[Matt Zilmer]

Next time you see something like this, take a look at the VCO control
voltage (PLL1 or PLL2) using the DISP meter function.  If the K3 goes
out of lock, it puts out all sorts of garbage audio and the PLL (VCO)
voltage moves around randomly.  

I've had this happen on 5 MHz when working with certain MARS
frequencies.  I've found it *only* happens when a command sequence
comes from RMS Express - something that puts the K3 in a weird mode
(probably commands too close back to back).  I haven't determined what
the command sequence is yet.

If this is what's happening, you probably should discuss it with
Elecraft support.

GL & 73,
matt W6NIA

On Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:41:23 -0800, you wrote:

>I came home from work and turned on the K3 and the P3 and then switched to the 
>CW zone of the 40 meter band. The VFO was about 7.009 as left from my last 
>visit yesterday.  I turned the VFO up just a tiny bit and this strong, like 
>S9+ broadband noise came through.  Funny because I remember looking at the 
>spectrum of the P3 and I did not see anything there.
>
>A long story short.  I discovered that this noise was being generated by the 
>K3.  I had checked the band with my Icom 756 Pro III and nothing was there 
>except lots of CW signals.  I tuned the Pro III around the same spots as the 
>K3.  So, I rotated the VFO slow up frequency from 7.009 and at 7.00945 the 
>noise started and continued up to about 7015.5.  Now, on the spectrum this was 
>a good 50 dB over and above my normal noise floor (sorry, not sure if I am 
>using the right terminology) and it was the same across the entire spectrum 
>which by the way was set wider then this frequency range of 7009 to 7015.  
>And, all other CW signals disappeared and many of them were stronger then this 
>noise level.
>
>So, if I turned the VFO just past the upper threshold of 7015.5, the noise 
>disappears entirely and there is nothing but normal display of CW signals on 
>the spectrum.
>
>I then decided to power off the K3 and P3.  Powered back up and this weird 
>noise phenomena disappeared.  Now, the K3 and P3 is acting normal.
>
>Anyone see anything like this?
>
>73, phil, K7PEH
>K3 Serial #3799
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 weird noise generation...??

[Stephen Prior]

Phil

I have seen the same kind of thing twice, only over roughly twice the
frequency range you describe.  However on both occasions the only solution
was to do a recalibration of the VCO from the config menu. Simply turning
the K3/P3 off and on did nothing in my case. I recall that on both
occasions the beginning and end of the noise was accompanied by the sound
of a relay operating within the K3.  I've not had it now for two or three
weeks.  

I run HRD with the K3/P3 as a logging program.  This may be significant, I
don't know.

73 Stephen G4SJP

On 31/12/2010 00:41, "Phil Hystad"  wrote:

>
>I came home from work and turned on the K3 and the P3 and then switched
>to the CW zone of the 40 meter band. The VFO was about 7.009 as left from
>my last visit yesterday.  I turned the VFO up just a tiny bit and this
>strong, like S9+ broadband noise came through.  Funny because I remember
>looking at the spectrum of the P3 and I did not see anything there.
>
>A long story short.  I discovered that this noise was being generated by
>the K3.  I had checked the band with my Icom 756 Pro III and nothing was
>there except lots of CW signals.  I tuned the Pro III around the same
>spots as the K3.  So, I rotated the VFO slow up frequency from 7.009 and
>at 7.00945 the noise started and continued up to about 7015.5.  Now, on
>the spectrum this was a good 50 dB over and above my normal noise floor
>(sorry, not sure if I am using the right terminology) and it was the same
>across the entire spectrum which by the way was set wider then this
>frequency range of 7009 to 7015.  And, all other CW signals disappeared
>and many of them were stronger then this noise level.
>
>So, if I turned the VFO just past the upper threshold of 7015.5, the
>noise disappears entirely and there is nothing but normal display of CW
>signals on the spectrum.
>
>I then decided to power off the K3 and P3.  Powered back up and this
>weird noise phenomena disappeared.  Now, the K3 and P3 is acting normal.
>
>Anyone see anything like this?
>
>73, phil, K7PEH
>K3 Serial #3799
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Re: [Elecraft] Legitimate software vs. antivirus

[roncasa]

On 12/30/2010 4:50 PM, Erik Basilier wrote:
>
> Another computer, a new and fast one running Win 7, recently came up with a
> message from AVG saying that the registry was messed up. I was offered to
> get it fixed one time free, and to pay for it in the future. I declined,
> deciding to use other methods to clean up the registry. I am used to getting
> registry cleanup offers from highly suspect sources, and I always decline.
> Now it seems like the nice price of AVG is only bait so they can hook you.
> Hmmm. maybe even Norton included free registry fixes; I don't remember.
>


maybe a Mac or Linux OS is the answer .

72
Ron, wb1hga
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[Elecraft] K2 - Question on control board

[John Wingard]

I'm in the process of upgrading my K2/10 (SN 1057) to a K2/100. I am also 
finishing up the KAT100 tuner and have a question. The tuner instructions state 
to remove C44 from the K2 control board. I have a Revision A control board 
without a C44. It also states that if this is the case, a capacitor may have 
been soldered directly across R7. On my board, a resistor is installed at R7 
(no capacitor). Do I leave R7 in or take it out? Incidentally, I did all of the 
Rev A to B mods a number of years ago, so this looks like the only thing left 
to check on the control board before proceeding.

Tnx de John, WB4GLJ

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Question on control board

[Don Wilhelm]

  John,

R7 is needed for the base K2 current sense.  You should have changed it 
to 1.78 k when you did the A to B upgrade.  OTOH, C44 is not used, if 
you have any capacitor (to ground) installed that connects to the 
emitter of Q11 and one end of R7, remove it, but leave the resistor in.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/30/2010 8:13 PM, John Wingard wrote:
> I'm in the process of upgrading my K2/10 (SN 1057) to a K2/100. I am also 
> finishing up the KAT100 tuner and have a question. The tuner instructions 
> state to remove C44 from the K2 control board. I have a Revision A control 
> board without a C44. It also states that if this is the case, a capacitor may 
> have been soldered directly across R7. On my board, a resistor is installed 
> at R7 (no capacitor). Do I leave R7 in or take it out? Incidentally, I did 
> all of the Rev A to B mods a number of years ago, so this looks like the only 
> thing left to check on the control board before proceeding.
>
> Tnx de John, WB4GLJ
>
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[Elecraft] kat2 or ssb module first?

[Dan Grizzard]

I have my K2 up and running nicely now for several months and now want to build 
and install my ssb and automatic tuner modules. Any suggestions which to do 
first?
I don't want to have to remove one to install the other.
73
Dan

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[Elecraft] spectrogram

[Jim Harris]

Jim,

Just downloaded the file and scanned it with AVG which said it is okay.

Take pride in the USA. 73

Jim, W0EM


Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:30:50 -0800
From: Jim Brown 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] spectrogram
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Message-ID: <4d1ccfda.5000...@audiosystemsgroup.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed

Thanks for the alert, Rich, and for your report, Guy.  I would
appreciate any others.  If it turns out to be real, I'll take it down.

73, Jim K9YC

On 12/30/2010 5:42 AM, Rich - K1HTV wrote:
> Jim,
>FYI, when I downloaded the 'spectrogram.exe' file from your site I got a
> message from my Norton Security software that it contained "TROJAN.ADH".  I
> checked its definition and came up with:
>
>   "Trojan.ADH or Heuristic.ADH is a very harmful Trojan that will infect
> executable files on the compromised computer. Trojan.ADH and Heuristic.ADH are
> generic detection for a malicious files or computer virus with the same
> functionalities and payload once executed on the system."
>
> Not sure if it's a bogus message or is really a threat.
>
> 73,
> Rich - K1HTV



  
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[Elecraft] OT: Just in time for the contest season

[WA6L]

After some heavy winds last night, I woke up to find out that I won't be
participating in the NAQP contest this weekend.   Or the one on the
following weekend for that matter.

If you would like to see what my tower looks like today, you can click on
the link below for a couple of pictures.

http://www.wa6l.com/tower.html

No animals were harmed in the making of this mess.

73,

John, WA6L

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Re: [Elecraft] kat2 or ssb module first?

[Don Wilhelm]

  Dan,

Not to worry, those options are independent of each other.  Do them in 
whichever order suits your fancy.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/30/2010 8:28 PM, Dan Grizzard wrote:
> I have my K2 up and running nicely now for several months and now want to 
> build
> and install my ssb and automatic tuner modules. Any suggestions which to do 
> first?
> I don't want to have to remove one to install the other.
> 73
> Dan
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K1- KAT1 SWR Bridge Adjustment--no voltage variation.

[Rich NU6T]

Bryon, while I have neglected important things like that before, not 
this time .

Thanks.
Rich
NU6T

On 12/30/2010 4:05 PM, Byron Servies wrote:
> Hi Rich,
>
> Have you remembered to move the RF jumper to the KAT1 position?  I
> made that mistake.
>
> 73, Byron N6NUL
>
> On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 2:42 PM, Rich NU6T  wrote:
>> I'm in the final stages of testing/adjusting a newly built KAT1 board in
>> a 2-band K1 (RF Board rev E).  In the SWR Bridge adjustment task, I'm
>> not seeing any voltage change beyond what seems to be random noise.  I'm
>> using a plastic adjustment tool and a DMM.
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Re: [Elecraft] K1- KAT1 SWR Bridge Adjustment--no voltage variation.

[Rich NU6T]

Thanks, Don.  I'll re-check the bi-filar toroid.

73
Rich
NU6T

On 12/30/2010 3:50 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>  Rich,
>
> You have the capacitor mounted correctly, the narrow end is flat while 
> the broad end is rounded.
> You are also correct to adjust it with a non-metallic tool - both 
> sides of the capacitor are above ground and will be de-tuned if you 
> touch either of the plates.
>
> I suspect your problem is not with the capacitor, but with the 
> bi-filar wound toroid.  Check that carefully for the proper leads in 
> the right holes, and make sure the leads are well tinned - you should 
> be able to see a bit of tinned lead above the board - if not, be 
> suspicious of it, even to the point of removing it and re-tinning the 
> leads..
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 12/30/2010 5:42 PM, Rich NU6T wrote:
>> I'm in the final stages of testing/adjusting a newly built KAT1 board in
>> a 2-band K1 (RF Board rev E).  In the SWR Bridge adjustment task, I'm
>> not seeing any voltage change beyond what seems to be random noise.  I'm
>> using a plastic adjustment tool and a DMM.
>>
>> I'm concerned I may have installed trimmer C9 backwards.  It has a
>> broad/wide side and a blunted narrower side.  Instructions call for the
>> flat side to the left.  The broad side seems curved, so I placed the
>> narrow side to the left, wide side to the right.
>>
>> Instructions indicated to follow the pattern on the board for C9
>> installation, but my board has two holes and what look like horizontal
>> parentheses with no indication of broad, flat or narrow sides.
>>
>> The manual notes that the null may be sharp.  I'm not seeing it.
>>
>> Thanks for any advice.
>>
>> Rich
>> NU6T
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 weird noise generation...??

[Phil Hystad]

I noticed that the width of this noise seemed to be the width of the pass band 
since when I changed modes (CW, USB, etc.) the width of the affected frequency 
spread changed.  It also changed when I adjusted the filter width.


On Dec 30, 2010, at 5:02 PM, Stephen Prior wrote:

> Phil
> 
> I have seen the same kind of thing twice, only over roughly twice the
> frequency range you describe.  However on both occasions the only solution
> was to do a recalibration of the VCO from the config menu. Simply turning
> the K3/P3 off and on did nothing in my case. I recall that on both
> occasions the beginning and end of the noise was accompanied by the sound
> of a relay operating within the K3.  I've not had it now for two or three
> weeks.  
> 
> I run HRD with the K3/P3 as a logging program.  This may be significant, I
> don't know.
> 
> 73 Stephen G4SJP
> 
> On 31/12/2010 00:41, "Phil Hystad"  wrote:
> 
>> 
>> I came home from work and turned on the K3 and the P3 and then switched
>> to the CW zone of the 40 meter band. The VFO was about 7.009 as left from
>> my last visit yesterday.  I turned the VFO up just a tiny bit and this
>> strong, like S9+ broadband noise came through.  Funny because I remember
>> looking at the spectrum of the P3 and I did not see anything there.
>> 
>> A long story short.  I discovered that this noise was being generated by
>> the K3.  I had checked the band with my Icom 756 Pro III and nothing was
>> there except lots of CW signals.  I tuned the Pro III around the same
>> spots as the K3.  So, I rotated the VFO slow up frequency from 7.009 and
>> at 7.00945 the noise started and continued up to about 7015.5.  Now, on
>> the spectrum this was a good 50 dB over and above my normal noise floor
>> (sorry, not sure if I am using the right terminology) and it was the same
>> across the entire spectrum which by the way was set wider then this
>> frequency range of 7009 to 7015.  And, all other CW signals disappeared
>> and many of them were stronger then this noise level.
>> 
>> So, if I turned the VFO just past the upper threshold of 7015.5, the
>> noise disappears entirely and there is nothing but normal display of CW
>> signals on the spectrum.
>> 
>> I then decided to power off the K3 and P3.  Powered back up and this
>> weird noise phenomena disappeared.  Now, the K3 and P3 is acting normal.
>> 
>> Anyone see anything like this?
>> 
>> 73, phil, K7PEH
>> K3 Serial #3799
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[Elecraft] Latest Sherwood table

[Ed Schuller]

updated 12/30/10
 
http://www.sherweng.com/table.html
 
 
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Re: [Elecraft] Latest Sherwood table

[Wayne Burdick]

In case it isn't obvious what has changed, note the TS-590 entry  
(ninth entry in the table).

Wayne
N6KR

On Dec 30, 2010, at 5:59 PM, Ed Schuller wrote:

> updated 12/30/10
>
> http://www.sherweng.com/table.html
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Re: [Elecraft] Latest Sherwood table

[Wayne Burdick]

Actually there are two entries in the table, one for 20 meters and one  
for 17 meters. Rob needed to do this because the TS590 uses down- 
conversion (higher performance) on about half the bands, and up- 
conversion on the others, including the WARC bands.

There are question marks entered for a couple of the measurements on  
17 m. I won't speculate; perhaps Rob can give us an explanation.

Wayne
N6KR

On Dec 30, 2010, at 6:06 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> In case it isn't obvious what has changed, note the TS-590 entry
> (ninth entry in the table).
>
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> On Dec 30, 2010, at 5:59 PM, Ed Schuller wrote:
>
>> updated 12/30/10
>>
>> http://www.sherweng.com/table.html
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] Latest Sherwood table

[Paul Christensen]

> There are question marks entered for a couple of the measurements on
> 17 m. I won't speculate; perhaps Rob can give us an explanation.

The question mark is foot-noted -- in the ninth column, the measurement is 
phase-noise limited.

Paul, W9AC

- Original Message - 
From: "Wayne Burdick" 
To: "Ed Schuller" 
Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 9:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Latest Sherwood table


> Actually there are two entries in the table, one for 20 meters and one
> for 17 meters. Rob needed to do this because the TS590 uses down-
> conversion (higher performance) on about half the bands, and up-
> conversion on the others, including the WARC bands.
>
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> On Dec 30, 2010, at 6:06 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>
>> In case it isn't obvious what has changed, note the TS-590 entry
>> (ninth entry in the table).
>>
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>>
>> On Dec 30, 2010, at 5:59 PM, Ed Schuller wrote:
>>
>>> updated 12/30/10
>>>
>>> http://www.sherweng.com/table.html
>>>
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] - FLDIGI - Signalink

[John Ragle]

Paul...

 Good session on gotomeeting this afternoon...I found it quite 
instructive. Here is what Don W. wrote me some time ago:



On 7/17/2010 6:44 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> "...Use the power knob to set the power you wish to use, and increase 
> the audio drive until you get 4 to 5 bars on the "ALC" meter.  If you 
> are using the Line In on the K3, you will have to change the 
> Signallink to the high audio output, the default low setting is mic 
> level (because most transceivers use mic level for data as well as 
> voice).  That will provide stable operation of the K3 power control 
> circuits."



Call again if you need more help. I use a similar combination on my ICOM 
910H for WSJT on 2 meters (not much PSK there, in part because of 
multipath propagation and in part because it is not the "fashion").

You really ought to have a look at the WSJT pages (google WSJT)...not 
too much doing just at the moment wrt meteor scatter, though I heard a 
couple of stations today. Peaking on the evening of January 3 will be 
the "quadrantids" shower (google again), which should give lively MS 
activity. The K3 works beautifully on 6 meters in this (FSK441) mode 
with the SignaLink box, though you will have to increase the LIN OUT 
setting on the K3 (don't use the digital gain on SpecJT to accomplish 
this). Your K3 at 100 watts should work well.

You will also find Europeans (mostly) working PSK63 and higher speed 
modes, usually keeping to the region around 14.073 or so.

Also, your K3 will work marvelously in the other modes available in 
FLDIGI -- e.g. olivia, hell, etc. -- though in my experience there is 
not as much activity.

I look forward to working you "over the air"

John Ragle -- W1ZI

=

On 12/30/2010 3:32 PM, p...@n4lcd.com wrote:
> I'm brand new to digital modes (other than CW, and packet from the 80's).
>
> Is anyone up to helping me get the K3 configured with FLDIGI and Signalink?
>
> FLDIGI can receive fine.
>
> FLDIGI can transmit according to my in-line power meter, with the
> power set to 25 Watts, but nobody can hear me.

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[Elecraft] Activating the APF

[pastormg2]

I hate to ask a stupid question, but how does one activate the new APF that is 
available with the new version of the firmware.  Any help will be much 
appreciated.  Mark KB3Z
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Re: [Elecraft] Activating the APF

[Rose]

Mark,

There are -no- stupid questions.

Push and Hold XFIL.  You must be in CW mode.

73!

Ken Kopp - K0PP
elecraftcpv...@gmail.com



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> I hate to ask a stupid question, but how does one activate the new APF that
> is available with the new version of the firmware.  Any help will be much
> appreciated.  Mark KB3Z
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[Elecraft] K3 and WSJT/FSK441

[John Ragle]

Paul...

 Here are my settings for WSJT/FSK441 on the K3 for 6 meters:

K3 with SignaLink USB -- I am using the "high" audio setting on the SL, 
as Don W. suggests.

Set K3 at 50.260 for 6 meter MS-- this is the calling frequency, not for 
QSO's*
*Set K3 LinOut ~20-30 with SpecJT set for 0 dB
Note: The gain control slider at the bottom edge on SpecJT is the gain for
   transfer from SpecJT to WSJT, not an input gain.
Input gain to SpecJT is controlled at the K3 by setting LinOut

Both in and out are the USB Audio Codecs re the SL. Be sure that these 
Codecs are enabled and are the defaults
in both Playback and Recording panels: right-click speaker icon in task 
bar (WIN 7).

I run about 350 watts output on 6 meters to a 5 element beam at 32 feet, 
but your K3/100 barefoot should also work well. As usual, the 3 most 
important station features are antenna, antenna, and antenna. I run the 
same output on 2 meters into an 11 element beam at 35 feet, using the 
ICOM 910H, or slightly less output using the K144XV in my K3.

John Ragle -- W1ZI


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Re: [Elecraft] Activating the APF

[Richard Ferch]

Mark,

1. Assuming you have MCU version 4.22 installed, set CONFIG:DUAL PB to APF.

2. Hold the DUAL PB (XFIL) button to toggle the APF on/off.

See the release notes for firmware version 4.22 for more details.

73,
Rich VE3KI


KB3Z wrote:

 > I hate to ask a stupid question, but how does one activate the new 
APF that is \
 > available with the new version of the firmware.  Any help will be 
much appreciated.  \
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Re: [Elecraft] k3 mono/stereo output

[Richard Ferch]

Luca,

The CONFIG:L-MIX-R setting does not do anything unless you have a KRX3 
and it is turned on. If the subRX is off, I believe you cannot change 
the L-MIX-R setting.

If you don't have a subRX or if it is turned off, then are you using the 
AFX pseudo-stereo effect? You can turn that off simply by tapping the 
AFX button.

Or, if you happen to have CONFIG:SPKR+PH set to YES and CONFIG:SPKRS set 
to 1, you will only get audio in one ear. To restore audio to both ears, 
either turn SPKR+PH off or set SPKRS to 2.

I hope one of these answers your question.

73,
Rich VE3KI


IZ0FYL wrote:

> but I'can't understand how to get mono output in hearphones.
> I tried to change L-mix-R menu but it do not change at all.

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[Elecraft] K2 output power on 10 meters

[Mike and Alicia Fanning]

Hi all,
I have been tweaking on my K2 for the last several days trying to get  
the transmit power up to snuff on 10 meters.  Right now, the best I  
can squeeze out is about 8.5 Watts.  I'm in pretty good shape on 12  
meters, about 10 Watts there, with max output of 14 Watts on 40m.  I  
have rewound and elevated T2, adjusted the turns spacing on the low  
pass filter toroids L21 and L22, and re-peaked the bandpass filters.   
8.5 Watts is as good as I can get.  Is this typical for a K2?  Is  
there something else I need to be looking at?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

73,
Mike, K4GU
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 output power on 10 meters

[vr2xmc]

U are more or less there. 
73 Johnny vr2xmc

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Mike and Alicia Fanning  於 2010年12月31日 下午12:36 寫道：

> Hi all,
> I have been tweaking on my K2 for the last several days trying to get  
> the transmit power up to snuff on 10 meters.  Right now, the best I  
> can squeeze out is about 8.5 Watts.  I'm in pretty good shape on 12  
> meters, about 10 Watts there, with max output of 14 Watts on 40m.  I  
> have rewound and elevated T2, adjusted the turns spacing on the low  
> pass filter toroids L21 and L22, and re-peaked the bandpass filters.   
> 8.5 Watts is as good as I can get.  Is this typical for a K2?  Is  
> there something else I need to be looking at?
> 
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
> 
> 73,
> Mike, K4GU
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Re: [Elecraft] Latest Sherwood table

[juergen]

Hi Ed


It will be interesting to see where  the FT2000 places with the new
AC0C Network Sciences filter. This radio with the new filter might be  bargain 
if it does perform well. I dont know if Sherwood will be  testing
this new filter radio combination.


I wonder how such a high performance filter would work in the K3? Not that its 
needed in the K3. However in the interest of science,  it might be a worthy 
pursuit. It also might push the K3 well ahead of the FT5000 in ultimate 
performance. 

PA3AKE in his H mode mixer work has already proven that high performance 
roofing filters can make a substantial difference towards achieving ultimate 
receiver performance.


73
John




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> From: Ed Schuller 
> Subject: [Elecraft] Latest Sherwood table
> To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Date: Thursday, December 30, 2010, 5:59 PM
> updated 12/30/10
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[Elecraft] ref norton problem

[tony rowland]

just downloaded an older computer w/ the software in question and had no 
problems it has norton 360 w/ all bells and whistles. no notices about trogen

s/tony rowland
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