[Elecraft] test -- ignore
Greg K2UM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] New P3 beta firmware
Good morning. The P3 utility only finds version 1.0. 73, Fred, KE7X Fred Cady fcady at ieee dot org -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Alan Bloom Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 10:42 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Elecraft] New P3 beta firmware Beta version 1.05 of P3 firmware is now posted on the Elecraft web site. This adds some features to enhance the new fixed-tune mode, improvements in transverter operation, more-accurate VFO cursor displays, and several bug fixes. One of the bugs was that upgrading between certain versions of firmware would cause certain parameters to be stored incorrectly in EEPROM. If, for example, you have seen strange operation on transverter bands after a firmware upgrade, try doing a parameter initialization (as described in the Troubleshooting section of the manual) to reset the parameters. Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] New P3 beta firmware
Fred, It is a beta version so you will need to download from the P3 beta ftp site ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/P3/firmware/beta/ Then browse in the P3 utility to where you downloaded the zip file (p3m0105.zip). I have a directory to keep the firmware so I can locate them easily. George AI4VZ - - - - - Good morning. The P3 utility only finds version 1.0. 73, Fred, KE7X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] MH2 Microphone audio quality
Thanks for help Don. I just bought mic new from Elecraft. You hit on something that might be a problem. I remember some resistor changes to the KSB2 or audio in circuits. I will look at the mods section, I changed something way back, But don't remember if it was Elecraft mod or not. 73 Roy AB7CE -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 5:24 PM To: Leroy Marion Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] MH2 Microphone audio quality Did you purchase this K2 used, and/or do you know what is inside it? What I am asking is if any mods have been made to the KSB2 option, or maybe a mic preamp has been installed. There have been several non-Elecraft mods to the KSB2, and some will work with the MH2 microphone while others could cause distortion. 73, Don W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] New P3 beta firmware
Thanks all. Forgot about that. Too early here! 73, Fred Fred Cady fcady at ieee dot org -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of George Jan Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 6:53 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New P3 beta firmware Fred, It is a beta version so you will need to download from the P3 beta ftp site ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/P3/firmware/beta/ Then browse in the P3 utility to where you downloaded the zip file (p3m0105.zip). I have a directory to keep the firmware so I can locate them easily. George AI4VZ - - - - - Good morning. The P3 utility only finds version 1.0. 73, Fred, KE7X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] MH2 Microphone audio quality
Roy, It may be easier to compare the parts values with those listed in the KSB2 parts list. The schematic is also helpful when doing parts value checks. To me, that certainly is easier than going through a bunch of possible mods - they are numerous. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/26/2011 9:11 AM, Leroy Marion wrote: Thanks for help Don. I just bought mic new from Elecraft. You hit on something that might be a problem. I remember some resistor changes to the KSB2 or audio in circuits. I will look at the mods section, I changed something way back, But don't remember if it was Elecraft mod or not. 73 Roy AB7CE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [ELECRAFT] {OT} Transformer to change mic impedance
On 2/25/2011 7:51 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: An alternative is the FET follower that Paul, W9AC documented for the D-104. Another suggestion I had forgotten about. The original post said it was a Shure mic. Many (most?) high impedance mics made by main line companies like Shure and EV had built-in transformers with taps that could be wired for Hi-Z or Lo-Z. It's worth looking to see if that is the case for your mic. I have data sheets for many old Shure and EV mics, so if you post a model number I'll try to look it up. BUT -- I repeat my earlier advice -- hook it up, adjust the gain, listen to it, and try correcting any frequency response shortcomings with EQ. It is VERY likely that it will work just fine. 73, Jim Brown K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] low power output after air travel - resolved
Thanks for each suggestion, I followed them all, and my K3 now has full output. Tried cleaning and re-seating contacts, and following 12V sources. Also straightened some bent pins, and recrimped some connections. Not sure what was the problem, but may have been the circuit breaker. the switch in the CB seems a little loose and I don't feel a click when I push it. Perhaps it is faulty, or perhaps I needed to push it harder and longer. It could have been many things or a combination of things, but my best guess is the CB or the connectors on the power cord were not making secure connection. However in that case I think there would be no power to the radio. Thanks again for all your suggestions 73 Dale - N3BNA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3
I'm hoping somebody has done what I have to do. I have to send my new K3 to the Elecraft Dr. Since its assembled (100 wt and sub receiver not installed yet)and no box, I'm thinking of generous amount of bubble wrap box then in another box with peanuts. Does this sound ok? 73 Larry K1ZW Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3
On Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:02:27 -0500 Larry stowell lcla...@nc.rr.com wrote: I'm hoping somebody has done what I have to do. I have to send my new K3 to the Elecraft Dr. Since its assembled (100 wt and sub receiver not installed yet)and no box, I'm thinking of generous amount of bubble wrap box then in another box with peanuts. Does this sound ok? 73 Larry K1ZW That should work. -- R. Kevin Stover AC0H __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3
I have to send my new K3 to the Elecraft Dr. Since its assembled (100 wt and sub receiver not installed yet)and no box, I'm thinking of generous amount of bubble wrap box then in another box with peanuts. Generous bubblewrap in a decently strong box, well taped up, is *probably* enough by itself Larry, so the extra outer box with peanuts or more bubblewrap will make sure it's OK, and postal insurance will be sure to be sure. Just in case of a disaster in the sorting office that somehow separates radio from boxes, make sure the radio itself can be traced back to you - perhaps sellotape your QSL card to the under side? 73 Gary ZL2iFB PS My Elecraft goodies always arrive in ZL immaculately, boxed and wrapped and presented. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] P3, what lies ahead?
There was a comment by Wayne on a recent similar thread which intimated that some level of P3 integration with the station PC is being developed, or at least that is what I read into the comment. I expect to purchase a P3 at some point, but am inclined to wait until the product matures a bit and the level of functionality improves. In particular, I'm looking for the ability to port the display to the PC so I can enlarge it enough to be readable with my old eyes and the ability to do point and click tuning. Actually, a no display, PC only version of the P3 would be very interesting, especially if it got a little less expensive in the process of loosing it's local display and knobs. 73 Jack KZ5A K3 #4165 On 2/25/2011 3:26 PM, Bill Conkling wrote: Thanks, Don. I did not know this. ...bill nr4c -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 6:12 PM To: n...@widomaker.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3, what lies ahead? If you are using a filter width that is greater than about 1.5 times your sidetone pitch, the filter must not be centered at your CW pitch - it must be skewed so that you do not receive the opposite sideband. That offset is done automatically in the K3. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/24/2011 12:29 PM, n...@widomaker.com wrote: Now, I managed to smooth out my filter gains by using Hamscope which is an audio spectrum visualization tool. This worked pretty well. Funny thing, my 200Hz fileter with a -86Hz offset is pretty well centered about the centerline, but my 400 Hz 8-pole with 0 offset, is way off center! So are the 1.8 and 2.8 filters. What gives? ...bc nr4c __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Useful P3 features
I am on my fifth day playing with P3. So far I found it very helpful ant it delivered everything that was promised. It is pretty much works like handy spectrum analyzer. As such, I found myself looking for few features that are common in spectrum analyzers. I did not read everything that was posted about P3 so far, some of these may have been proposed before: 1. Autoscale. When I switch from band to band I see different levels of noise, so I need to stop and adjust reference/scale for new band. It would be nice to be able to press button and scale the trace for optimum display for given span. 2.Peak search. Possibility to jump to next signal right/left of the VFO frequency (at least in CW and digital modes) would be very useful in contest when doing SP. For example, ability to assign function button pair with tap going next peak right and hold going to next peak left. I realize that the definition of peak can be tricky and there is risk sometimes to jump too far or too close. In modern spectrum analyzers usually user can set peak thresholds. 3. Marker level. Markers A or B when selected show frequency of the selected marker. It would be nice if the marker would show level as well, in dB when the amplitude scale in dB and in S-units when the scale is in S-units. 4. Signal level at VFO frequency. I realize space on that display is limited and the level can be roughly estimated on K3 s-meter and against the scale axes on P3. But for those of us OCD types (hi-hi) the accurate reading of level will give really good feeling. Thanks, Igor, N1YX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] low power output after air travel - resolved
Dale, The circuit breaker handles only the PA supply, the rest of the K3 is protected with a resettable fuse inside the K3. So yes, just the CB or its connections could have caused your symptoms. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/26/2011 1:28 PM, Dale Long wrote: It could have been many things or a combination of things, but my best guess is the CB or the connectors on the power cord were not making secure connection. However in that case I think there would be no power to the radio. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Grunge
What do you use to clean the grease oils and grunge off of the front panels of old radios? I've tried several things but they leave a residue, I was wondering what the community used out there. Thank you. K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3
Good advice from Gary. The US Postal service strongly advises putting your name, full address, and phone number inside the box in case of a problem that rendered the address label unreadable. If it's a double boxed item, I include one inside both the outer and inner boxes. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I have to send my new K3 to the Elecraft Dr. Since its assembled (100 wt and sub receiver not installed yet)and no box, I'm thinking of generous amount of bubble wrap box then in another box with peanuts. Generous bubblewrap in a decently strong box, well taped up, is *probably* enough by itself Larry, so the extra outer box with peanuts or more bubblewrap will make sure it's OK, and postal insurance will be sure to be sure. Just in case of a disaster in the sorting office that somehow separates radio from boxes, make sure the radio itself can be traced back to you - perhaps sellotape your QSL card to the under side? 73 Gary ZL2iFB PS My Elecraft goodies always arrive in ZL immaculately, boxed and wrapped and presented. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Grunge
Try Isopropyl Alcohol. Spring for the $1.50 bottle of the 95% alcohol rather than the $1.00 bottle of 70% rubbing alcohol. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: Richard Thorpe kis...@me.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sat, February 26, 2011 2:23:56 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Grunge What do you use to clean the grease oils and grunge off of the front panels of old radios? I've tried several things but they leave a residue, I was wondering what the community used out there. Thank you. K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net announcement
The weekly SSB net will meet tomorrow (2/27/11) at 1800z on 14.314 MHz. I will be net control from western Oregon. We'll arrange for relays to try to pull you all in. See you then. 73, Phil NS7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3
Elecraft ships them back in nesting boxes- radio, bubble wrap, box, more bubble wrap, box. 73, doug On 26-Feb-11 11:25, Gary Hinson wrote: I have to send my new K3 to the Elecraft Dr. Since its assembled (100 wt and sub receiver not installed yet)and no box, I'm thinking of generous amount of bubble wrap box then in another box with peanuts. Generous bubblewrap in a decently strong box, well taped up, is *probably* enough by itself Larry, so the extra outer box with peanuts or more bubblewrap will make sure it's OK, and postal insurance will be sure to be sure. Just in case of a disaster in the sorting office that somehow separates radio from boxes, make sure the radio itself can be traced back to you - perhaps sellotape your QSL card to the under side? 73 Gary ZL2iFB PS My Elecraft goodies always arrive in ZL immaculately, boxed and wrapped and presented. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 NB Question
Hi, Newbie question: I just finished my K2 and am slowly getting the options done and installed. My QTH has about S6 or so of power line pulse noise (especially noticeable on 80M) so I got the noise blanker. It is done and installed. Based on previous radios I expected turning it on to make some noticeable difference in the received audio. I can tell absolutely do difference at any setting (lo or hi th, NB1 or NB2 or off). There also is no difference in the noise on 80M. I can currently only discern about 2 SSB signals on 80 - seems like way too few, but who knows? I have checked the parts, the voltages (which are switching as designated on the schematic) and if I set to lo-th, I do see pulses applied to the base of the gate transistor. But no noticeable difference in the sound. Any thoughts or experience will be appreciated. 73, Dick, n9np __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] RTTY decoder K3
I can't seem to get the built in decoder to decode rtty. I have mtty running and am having no issues locking in signals but the k3 display show garbage. I have played with the threshold and that has made no difference. Any suggestions? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] RTTY decoder K3
Try holding DATA MD and check to see if the baud rate is 45 bps. Tune VFO A to get it there if it is at 75 bps. Fred Cady fcady at ieee dot org -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Fatchett W0MU Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 2:49 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] RTTY decoder K3 I can't seem to get the built in decoder to decode rtty. I have mtty running and am having no issues locking in signals but the k3 display show garbage. I have played with the threshold and that has made no difference. Any suggestions? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] RTTY decoder K3
ThanksI didn't check that! All better now! On 2/26/2011 2:55 PM, Cady, Fred wrote: Try holding DATA MD and check to see if the baud rate is 45 bps. Tune VFO A to get it there if it is at 75 bps. Fred Cady fcady at ieee dot org -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Fatchett W0MU Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 2:49 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] RTTY decoder K3 I can't seem to get the built in decoder to decode rtty. I have mtty running and am having no issues locking in signals but the k3 display show garbage. I have played with the threshold and that has made no difference. Any suggestions? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] P3 Question
One thing that I'm puzzled about is why it is that most of the posters are complaining about absolute frequency display and logging, when the requirements for DXCC awards and contest awards are awarded by band, not frequency. That's changing rather rapidly. In just the last two weeks the sponsors of the Russian DX Contest announced that all logs must now include frequency to the nearest KHz in order to be considered for awards. It is no longer acceptable to simply log 7000, 14000, 21000, etc. Still, there is no excuse for software authors to not understand and properly support the implementation of any supported transceiver - particularly when the K2, K3, all Kenwood and Yaesu FT-450, FT-950, FT-2000, FT-5000 and FT-9000 all have the same basic CAT command configuration (FA, FB, IF, RO and XO). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2/25/2011 5:43 PM, Amateur Radio Operator N5GE wrote: Joe, One thing that I'm puzzled about is why it is that most of the posters are complaining about absolute frequency display and logging, when the requirements for DXCC awards and contest awards are awarded by band, not frequency. In LOTW even the time only has to be within 30 minutes to be verified. It's wonderful to be able to see exactly what frequency you are on and I for one love it, but some of the best radios I've ever owned had to be calibrated every 25Kc to be accurate and even then resolution of 1 cycle or ten cycles was unheard of unless you were in an intercept station on some island. I wonder how we ever found each other to talk to back then? 73, Tom Childers Radio Amateur N5GE Licensed since 1976 QCWA Life Member 35102 ARRL Life Member Retired Professional C# Software developer http://www.n5ge.net On Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:56:02 -0500, Joe Subich, W4TVli...@subich.com wrote: The K3 (along with Kenwood and recent Yaesu rigs) report the current VFO frequency and RIT in the IF command. It also reports each VFO (FA, FB), RIT (RO) and XIT (XO) on demand. A well written logging program will be able to log the correct frequency with that data. Relying on display data would require the logging software to play games to read the display during both transmit and receive. In some cases - with some transceivers - polling during transmit can result in problems. It is better to report the pieces on demand and allow the logging software to use them as needed. 73, ... Joe, W4TV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [ELECRAFT] {OT} Transformer to change mic impedance
An alternative is the FET follower that Paul, W9AC documented for the D-104. While the 50 to 100K dynamic elements aren't quite as high impedance as the D-104, the FET follower should still do a good job and a singe J201 or MPF-102 might be less expensive than a transformer, easier to find and certainly less sensitive to magnetic fields G. See: http://72.52.250.47/images/D104.jpg 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2/25/2011 9:42 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 2/25/2011 9:43 AM, David Lankshear wrote: Has anyone any knowledge of a sub-miniature transformer to change the impedance of a 100k dynamic mic to 600 ohms? Try it without the transformer before you decide that you need one. It is VERY likely that it will work just fine. Use TXEQ to adjust for any needed changes to frequency response, set the mic gain as needed. 73, Jim K9YC (audio guy) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Grunge
Hi Richard, I keep naptha, aka: lighter fluid, aka light petroleum distilate handy for a variety of cleaning uses. About $1.75 will get one 8 fl. oz. of Ronsonal by Zippo at WalMart. Excellent for removing Labels, Grease, Tar, Oil Stains I'm not sure what would qualify for residue free, but naptha is effective and evaporates quickly. 73, Dick - KA5KKT _ What do you use to clean the grease oils and grunge off of the front panels of old radios? I've tried several things but they leave a residue, I was wondering what the community used out there. Thank you. K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] k3utility on linux, font question
When I run k3utility it runs fine but is tough to read.Normally a program will size UI components based on font but it seems k3utility is expecting a particular one - and one I'm not using! Can a linux user tell which font he is using successfully? Images of what I see are at http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/k3util Thanks! Mike ab3ap __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3
Larry, Most shipping places want to pack with 2 inches of material around the item. That can be bubblewrap, peanuts or even crumpled newspaper, so I suggest using that as a sensible guideline. I would suggest simply putting the K3 into a plastic bag (white kitchen trash bag), then wrap with a single layer of bubble wrap - be kind to the person unpacking it, just secure the bubblewrap with only enough tape to keep it in place, so they do not have to spend an hour unwrapping it (yes, many are wrapped unnecessarily with multiple layers of tape). Put an inch or two of bubblewrap or peanuts in the bottom of the box, set the K3 in, and add more bubblewrap or peanuts on the sides, and finally level off the top - put the completed RSA form on top and close the box. That is normally sufficient. Modern electronic equipment is not fragile (glass is fragile), so no fragile stickers are needed. Take the box to your favorite shipper. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/26/2011 2:02 PM, Larry stowell wrote: I'm hoping somebody has done what I have to do. I have to send my new K3 to the Elecraft Dr. Since its assembled (100 wt and sub receiver not installed yet)and no box, I'm thinking of generous amount of bubble wrap box then in another box with peanuts. Does this sound ok? 73 Larry K1ZW Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Grunge
I use Simple Green diluted 50% with water. It does a good job of cutting the krud. No residue and not harsh enough to affect the paint or lettering. Go easy and repeat if necessary. Bob K6UJ On Feb 26, 2011, at 12:23 PM, Richard Thorpe wrote: What do you use to clean the grease oils and grunge off of the front panels of old radios? I've tried several things but they leave a residue, I was wondering what the community used out there. Thank you. K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 NB Question
Dick, The KNB2 works well on impulse noise such as automotive ignition noise or the impulse noise from lightning storms. However, it will not do much good on the more constant noises like atmospheric noise or power-line noise because that is more constant and slow in rise time. The KDSP2 does a good job on those latter kinds of noise. There may be nothing wrong with your KNB2. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/26/2011 4:24 PM, Barnett, Richard H wrote: Hi, Newbie question: I just finished my K2 and am slowly getting the options done and installed. My QTH has about S6 or so of power line pulse noise (especially noticeable on 80M) so I got the noise blanker. It is done and installed. Based on previous radios I expected turning it on to make some noticeable difference in the received audio. I can tell absolutely do difference at any setting (lo or hi th, NB1 or NB2 or off). There also is no difference in the noise on 80M. I can currently only discern about 2 SSB signals on 80 - seems like way too few, but who knows? I have checked the parts, the voltages (which are switching as designated on the schematic) and if I set to lo-th, I do see pulses applied to the base of the gate transistor. But no noticeable difference in the sound. Any thoughts or experience will be appreciated. 73, Dick, n9np __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Grunge
a pep boys ( others ) product called Quick Joe ? used to clean the hands after working on a car Bob K3DJC On Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:23:56 -0800 Richard Thorpe kis...@me.com writes: What do you use to clean the grease oils and grunge off of the front panels of old radios? I've tried several things but they leave a residue, I was wondering what the community used out there. Thank you. K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Enter to WIN... a 7 to10 Day Europe cruise for two with Holland America Cruise Line! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4d699573e994c68f43m03vuc __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Grunge Thanks
Thank you to everyone who replied to my grunge question, now what about getting scratches out of those plastic display covers? Richard K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Grunge Thanks
Richard, For getting mild scratches out of most plastics, try wetting a smooth cloth with a thin oil, then rub, and rub, and rub. The small amount of heat developed by the rubbing will clear small scratches in the plastic. For deeper gouges, I am afraid replacement is the only cure I know of. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/26/2011 7:09 PM, Richard Thorpe wrote: Thank you to everyone who replied to my grunge question, now what about getting scratches out of those plastic display covers? Richard K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] k3utility on linux, font question
Hi Mike, Which distro of Linux are you using? A google search should find you a solution. Here is link to details on how to change the fonts on Ubuntu. http://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/how-to-change-fonts-in-ubuntu-linux/ 73, David, W4SMT When I run k3utility it runs fine but is tough to read. Normally a program will size UI components based on font but it seems k3utility is expecting a particular one - and one I'm not using! Can a linux user tell which font he is using successfully? Images of what I see are at http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/k3util Thanks! Mike ab3ap __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Grunge Thanks
Richard, If the scratches are not too deep you might try plastic polish, available at most boat dealers and commonly used to polish windshields on boats and airplanes. Dwayne KE5EFY -- Thank you to everyone who replied to my grunge question, now what about getting scratches out of those plastic display covers? Richard K6CG __ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Scratch Removal Thanks
Thank you all for the scratch removal ideas, lots I never thought of. Richard K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Grunge Thanks
Also - local motorcycle shop for windshield scratch remover. Many brands available. George AI4VZ Richard, If the scratches are not too deep you might try plastic polish, available at most boat dealers and commonly used to polish windshields on boats and airplanes. Dwayne KE5EFY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Grunge
On 2/26/2011 2:20 PM, Edward Dickinson III wrote: I keep naptha, aka: lighter fluid, aka light petroleum distilate handy for a variety of cleaning uses. About $1.75 will get one 8 fl. oz. of Ronsonal by Zippo at WalMart. Excellent for removing Labels, Grease, Tar, Oil Stains I'm not sure what would qualify for residue free, but naptha is effective and evaporates quickly. Just make sure that you have plenty of ventilation and no flames or sparks in the vicinity when you are using it. Dangerous stuff otherwise. -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Grunge Thanks
If they are just fine surface scratches I use Turtle Wax. Take a small amount and put on a moistened cloth and polish in circular motions with your fingertip. Buff out with a dry cloth and examine. Repeat until sctatches are gone. Turtle Wax polishes out the fine scratches in plastic as long as they are just surface scratches and aren't to deep. Bob K6UJ On Feb 26, 2011, at 4:09 PM, Richard Thorpe wrote: Thank you to everyone who replied to my grunge question, now what about getting scratches out of those plastic display covers? Richard K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Grunge
After the initial cleaning, Endust Electronics or Multisurface is good follow up. 73, Tony W7GO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Grunge Thanks
As others commented, there are a number of plastic polishing products on the market. For small surface scratches, including those that make the plastic look hazy, go down to your local Auto Parts store and get the stuff used to clear the plastic covers over headlights on cars. Mothers makes one what works very well for me. It's very similar to the stuff used to polish aircraft windscreens. If it's severely damaged, consider Micro Mesh. They make a little kit that has everything you need to handle severe repairs on a fairly small surface (less than a car windshield in size :-). It's worked well for me. See http://micro-surface.com/index.php?main_page=product_infoproducts_id=111 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard Thorpe Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 4:10 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Grunge Thanks Thank you to everyone who replied to my grunge question, now what about getting scratches out of those plastic display covers? Richard K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft video from FDIM 2010 streaming now
Just as an experiment I am streaming the 'Elecraft QA Session' from FDIM 2010. It's on the QRP ARCI website - www.qrparci.org right now 0230z on Sunday 27 Feb It will be gone before 0330z Details of FDIM 2011 are at www.fdim.qrparci.org Any feedback on the stream would be appreciated - and for those that missed it - we will try again in the next few days 73 Steve, G4GXL -- QRP ARCI Webmaster and Board Member - www.qrparci.org MyAPRS Map - www.g4gxl.com/aprs (Kings Lynn, Norkolk) Twitter - www.twitter.com/g4gxl Member: QRP ARCI, G-QRP, TAPR, ARRL, BATC, UK Microwave Group http://www.ServaLink.net - monitoring your website 24/7 Email or phone notification of faults, hacks and outages within 60 seconds. Take our 14 day FREE TRIAL ! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 scores again
WB5BKL's rig was a K3. W5ESE used several home-built QRP rigs while camping in relatively rare San Saba county. http://sites.google.com/site/arsw5ese/home/wilderness-qrp/texas-qso-party-2010 The scores reported are individual efforts not club efforts. cln WB5BKL Lake Buchanan, TX On Thu, 2011-02-24 at 12:00 -0500, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: -- Message: 25 Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:47:35 -0600 From: Sam Morgan k5oai@gmail.com Subject: [Elecraft] K3 scores again To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Yea Elecraft does it again! My K2 won 3rd place TX QRP in 2007 this year (2010) 3rd place TX QRP with my K3 both years my antennas were a simple wire dipole @ 25' and a vertical @ 20' do a search for K5OAI down in the QRP section the 2 QRP efforts that beat me, were club efforts no idea their equipment, probably won't display correctly here, but I'll try Call Category Club Affiliation Score Texas Single-Ops QRP Call Category Club Affiliation QSO Mult Score WB5BKL TX SO QRP CTDXCC240 133 100760 W5ESE TX SO QRP Hays-Caldwell ARC 210 130 89900 K5OAI TX SO QRP N/A71 49 10437 WA5DSS TX SO QRP N/A60 50 6500 K5TU TX SO QRP TDXS 32 17 1632 http://txqp.net/download/IndividualScores.pdf -- __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft video from FDIM 2010 streaming now
Thanks Steve, can't say I have the patience for QRP but the video is great. Roger VK3ADE On 27/02/2011 13:36, Steve, G4GXL wrote: Just as an experiment I am streaming the 'Elecraft QA Session' from FDIM 2010. It's on the QRP ARCI website - www.qrparci.org right now 0230z on Sunday 27 Feb It will be gone before 0330z Details of FDIM 2011 are at www.fdim.qrparci.org Any feedback on the stream would be appreciated - and for those that missed it - we will try again in the next few days 73 Steve, G4GXL -- QRP ARCI Webmaster and Board Member - www.qrparci.org MyAPRS Map - www.g4gxl.com/aprs (Kings Lynn, Norkolk) Twitter - www.twitter.com/g4gxl Member: QRP ARCI, G-QRP, TAPR, ARRL, BATC, UK Microwave Group http://www.ServaLink.net - monitoring your website 24/7 Email or phone notification of faults, hacks and outages within 60 seconds. Take our 14 day FREE TRIAL ! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Genette Pty Ltd 0407 320 121 03 5330 3081 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Grunge Thanks
Taking scratches is a common thing with small plane owners. You can find an assortment of products here http://www.aircraftspruce.com/ntoc.php?sec=cscat=windshieldrestoration David K0LUM At 4:09 PM -0800 2/26/11, Richard Thorpe wrote: Thank you to everyone who replied to my grunge question, now what about getting scratches out of those plastic display covers? Richard K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 screen saver
Hi, i would like to download a K2 screensaver for my new PC. But the link on the elecraft webpage does not work. Any ideas where i can download the K2 screensaver? vy 73, Michael, DC0ZO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
