Re: [Elecraft] WWV-driven station clock
Hi I seem to recall that there was a discussion some time back about adding this feature to the K3's firmware. The K3 would sync to a WWV broadcast on shortwave and correct the clock just like the famous Heathkit WWV clock. I have 2 of the original Heathkit clocks, one I use and one is new in the box. I have been offered goldmines for these clocks. I personally dont understand why they are still so sort after when any GPS receiver can do the same job. There are many Nixie clocks sold on Ebpay with GPS sync. The blue VFD Nixie clocks look very nice. 73 John --- On Wed, 6/1/11, Byron Servies wrote: > From: Byron Servies > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] WWV-driven station clock > To: "k...@juno.com" > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 9:57 PM > They are not atomic, but I bought a > pair of the $15 Radio Room wall > clocks a couple of years ago and they keep pretty good time > for what > they are: > > http://www.cafepress.com/+radio+clocks > > > On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 7:33 PM, k...@juno.com > wrote: > > I use a "Sky Scan" Model #88902 "Atomic Clock" > purchased at Sam's Club. > > 73, Byron N6NUL > > - Northern California Contest Club > - CU in the 2011 Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2011 > - www.cqp.org > __ > 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] OT: WWV-driven station clock that displays zulu time
Jim Wiley-2 wrote: > > That would be a good project for the likes of Elecraft. A truly useful > station accessory, and a good candidate for a kit to keep the "gotta > solder something" types happy. An updated design should be easy. > > What a great idea! It could even output a 10MHz frequency reference for use with the K3XREF. But I hope they make it so it works with something we can use over here. WWV is not a good enough signal to be reliable. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-WWV-driven-station-clock-that-displays-zulu-time-tp6428064p6430246.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 LO injection
Dave KK7SS wrote: > > Just thought I'd ask, as there are two common ways to do it: > One is to shift the filter passband and the other is to adjust the LO > injection frequency. > > My IC7200 had the 'hiss' problem. Using IF shift would reduce it but would > also tend to muffle the audio. Didn't like that. :( > But shifting the LO injection frequency would worsen the carrier suppression. I used to spend a lot of time fiddling with analog rigs trying to do the same thing. Got it sounding nice, then noticed that when I keyed the mic the output meter was showing a reading even though there was no modulation. :( I run my K3 in SSB with the filter centered on 1.4kHz and it sounds great to me. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-LO-injection-tp6429871p6430256.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 netbook
On Wed, 1 Jun 2011 14:07:06 -0700, you wrote: > A while back Wayne suggested using a netbook with the KX3 to log and run SDR > software. Someone else I dont remember who - warned that most net books > dont have stereo mic inputs. I looked for a light cheap laptop with stereo > inputs. I checked a couple of dozen from Asus, hp, Lenovo, and Toshiba. No > netbook that I can find has stereo inputs. All, of course have stereo > outputs. My new Lenovo S10-3 netbook does have stereo input 16bit 48000Hz. -- OV1A Jens Sent from my desktop PC with a nice big screen and a real keyboard. __ 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] UK Elecraft SSB net
Hi all, Conditions have become very difficult as usual as we move into the middle of the year. For now, I have decided to postpone the net until the Autumn. I will email out when I intend to start up the net again and we should have lots to talk about :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC & HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.m0scg.org.uk __ 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] OT: WWV-driven station clock that displays zulu time
The problem with the La Crosse clocks and all "atomic" clocks is that if you have a computer near your operating position (as most of us have these days), the clock must be at least 6 feet away (as per the instructions that come with the clock) otherwise there will be no reception of the WWVB signals. That means you will need to get a wall mounted clock that is large enough for you to see and it probably should be mounted on a wall that is facing the WWVB signal you are trying to receive for best reception of the WWVB signals which is hit or miss most nights. (e.g. West if you are East of Ft Collins, Colorado). The model WS-8157U-IT can be set to UTC if you wish. 73, Charles, N2SO On 6/2/2011 12:20 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > The Lacrosse Technology WS-8115U, WS-8157U and WS-8117U are all WWVB > based clocks that can be set to display UTC in 24 Hour format. They > can also display indoor/outdoor temperatures and day/date. > > The Lacrosse Technology products are available several places on-line > look for places like www.atomicclocks.com, www.atomic-clocks.com and > probably other places ... check around for the best price and make > sure you can download a manual in advance. There are many brands of > "Atomic Clocks" available on-line and they all seem to be based on > a limited number of commodity receiver/clock chip sets but most do > not have on-line manuals to confirm the ability to select time zones > other than ET/CT/MT/PT with/without DST. > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > > On 6/1/2011 9:26 PM, k7hbg @dslextreme.com wrote: >> Great request Wayne! >> >>I would like a clock like Wayne describes too. All (polite) suggestions >> Welcome. ;o) >> >> 73, Bob K7HBG >> __ >> 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] Clock Sync (interval adjust Windows 7)
*Adjust Clock Sync Interval (windows 7) * The time interval of the update is set at 7 days. This can be changed in the registry: 1. Start the *Registry Editor* 2. Go to *HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SYSTEM \ CurrentControlSet \ Services \ W32Time \ TimeProviders \ NtpClient \* 3. Double-click the *SpecialPollInterval* value, and change the Base of the *Value data* to *Decimal* 4. Now change the *Value data* to the time interval you desire, noting that the time is given in seconds (so for 1 day the value would be *86400*, while the default (7 days) is *604800* 5. Close the registry editor I set my Windows 7 interval at 3600 (1 hour). 73s, Twan - PA0KV __ 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] K-3 with High Current Problem on 20 meters
My K3 exhibits the same problem on 20M. I have to reduce power down to 90W to run without the Hi Current warning with an antenna match of 1.1:1. All other bands, no problem. I upgraded from a 30A switcher to a 35A linear supply to see if that helped and there was no appreciable difference. I do run my station power through a RigRunner for power distribution. I am considering building a properly fused cable and trying a direct connection to the power supply, although the voltage sag on key down appears to be only about 0.8VDC. 73s Jim, W4ATK On Jun 1, 2011, at 11:35 PM, r...@aol.com wrote: > My K-3 has a high current problem on 20 and 30 meters but all of the other > bands are normal. > > Example currents into a Dummy Load as read on both the K-3 and Astron PS > ammeters are: > > -20 meters @ 40 watts draws 19 amps. > -20 meters @ 100 watts the "High Current" warning message comes on and > draws 28 amps on the Astron. > > All other bands 160-6 meters, 40 watts draws an average of 12 amps and 100 > watts an average of 20 amps. > > Any idea what the K-3's problem is on 20 & 30 meters? > > Thanks, > > Dick- K9OM > __ > 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 JIM ROGERS, W4ATK w4...@bellsouth.net http://web.me.com/jimrogers_w4atk K3/100 P3 K2/10 __ 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] OT Linux for Elecraft K3 use - Which Distribution to use?
Hi everyone, I would like some advice please, from the Linux / Wine users amongst us. Question: Which Linux distribution to use and why? My reason for asking is the impending demise in support for Win XP from Microsoft and my lack of trust in Windows 7 (Or any other version of Windows for that matter) to do what I want, when I want it to. :-) I have some experience with Linux and Unix both (From operating an IRLP node + other stuff earlier on in my career) but with so many distributions available nowadays, it's a bit daunting. What I want to be able to do is to run a logging program, update & control my K3 and do other general around the shack work. The computers are not what you would call 'powerhouses', they are an Intel 466MHz Celeron powered Toshiba laptop & an Intel Atom powered netbook. Hopefully I can get some useful advice on the list from those of you "in the know" Thanks to all in advance for your replies, Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF __ 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] OT: WWV-driven station clock that displays zulu time
Jim - How? 73, Mike NF4L On 6/1/2011 9:34 PM, Jim Miller wrote: > I recently discovered that Win7 allows you to show two different times in > the little rhs status area one of which I have set to UTC. > > jim ab3cv > __ > 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] K-3 with High Current Problem on 20 meters
Dick, I have a similar problem on 20 meters, and (in my case) it seems to be antenna related (although the swr is below 1.5:1). When I check it on a dummy load, the current on 20 is normal. Bob K5SM On 6/1/2011 11:35 PM, r...@aol.com wrote: > My K-3 has a high current problem on 20 and 30 meters but all of the other > bands are normal. > > Example currents into a Dummy Load as read on both the K-3 and Astron PS > ammeters are: > > -20 meters @ 40 watts draws 19 amps. > -20 meters @ 100 watts the "High Current" warning message comes on and > draws 28 amps on the Astron. > > All other bands 160-6 meters, 40 watts draws an average of 12 amps and 100 > watts an average of 20 amps. > > Any idea what the K-3's problem is on 20& 30 meters? > > Thanks, > > Dick- K9OM > __ > 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] OT Linux for Elecraft K3 use - Which Distribution to use?
For ease of install you can't beat the Debian based distro Ubuntu. I'd suggest a really lightweight desktop manager like Fluxbox, XFCE, or the like because you don't have the horsepower to run Gnome or KDE. I run Ubuntu 10.10 amd64 with an XFCE desktop manager. For rig control your going to need Hamlib. For logging I use CQRLog (MySQL database back end). For digimodes I use FLDigi. The nice thing about both of those packages is that they support the K1EL winkeyer. My version is the USB. I do run Windows (XP and 7) in virtual sessions on my machine using Oracle Virtualbox because I have to support them professionally. The only thing keeping me from dumping windows totally is my work and a really good contesing app for Linux. Yes, I know about TLF but it can't compete with N1MM. There is a Linux version of the K3 utility you should be able to get to from the Elecraft website. You shouldn't have many hardware issues because the laptop is old enough to be fully supported from that point of view. Even on cutting edge hardware Linux is a whole lot better than it used to be. On Thu, 2 Jun 2011 21:35:24 +1000 Jeff Cochrane wrote: > What I want to be able to do is to run a logging program, update & > control my K3 and do other general around the shack work. > The computers are not what you would call 'powerhouses', they are an > Intel 466MHz Celeron powered Toshiba laptop & an Intel Atom powered > netbook. Hopefully I can get some useful advice on the list from > those of you "in the know" > > Thanks to all in advance for your replies, > > Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF -- 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] OT Linux for Elecraft K3 use - Which Distribution to use?
Jeff, I've been on-and-off Linux for years, and I'm convinced the Apple Mac OS-X is the most robust computing solution for no-hassle daily operations. I gave up on Windows, although I have Win-7 running successfully as a Virtual Machine on my Mac Pro. See http://wilcoxengineering.com/projects/amateur-projects/44-psk31-k2 ... shows how my MacBook Pro runs with my K2. I don't happen to do much with logging programs, but even that small laptop is up to a lot of activity. There's a lot of ham software available for the Mac. If I must run a Windows application, I do it in the Win-7 VM. Best 73, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-321-1516 http://WilcoxEngineering.com http://eBookEditor.net https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/28062?ref=awilcox Williamsport, PA 17701 On 6/2/11 7:35 AM, Jeff Cochrane wrote: > Hi everyone, > I would like some advice please, from the Linux / Wine users amongst us. > > Question: Which Linux distribution to use and why? > My reason for asking is the impending demise in support for Win XP from > Microsoft and my lack of trust in Windows 7 (Or any other version of Windows > for that matter) to do what I want, when I want it to. :-) > > I have some experience with Linux and Unix both (From operating an IRLP node > + other stuff earlier on in my career) but with so many distributions > available nowadays, it's a bit daunting. > > What I want to be able to do is to run a logging program, update& control > my K3 and do other general around the shack work. > The computers are not what you would call 'powerhouses', they are an Intel > 466MHz Celeron powered Toshiba laptop& an Intel Atom powered netbook. > Hopefully I can get some useful advice on the list from those of you "in the > know" > > Thanks to all in advance for your replies, > > Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF > __ 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] K-3 with High Current Problem on 20 meters
I had the same problem on 10m. My power supply ( 30A max ) had a voltage drop from 13.8V to 12.5V on 100W output. I was instructed by Elecraft to " increase the power supply voltage to 14.0 to 14.5VDC under no load, and make sure the is as direct of connection as possible between the power supply " Then my power supply voltage was dropping from 14.5V to 13.8V ( looking from K3 DC voltage meter ) This cured my problem at least in home use. B.R Olli OH6CT > -Alkuperäinen viesti- > Lähettäjä: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- > boun...@mailman.qth.net] Puolesta Robert Redmon > Lähetetty: 2. kesäkuuta 2011 14:45 > Vastaanottaja: r...@aol.com > Kopio: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Aihe: Re: [Elecraft] K-3 with High Current Problem on 20 meters > > Dick, > > I have a similar problem on 20 meters, and (in my case) it seems to be > antenna related (although the swr is below 1.5:1). When I check it on a > dummy load, the current on 20 is normal. > > Bob K5SM > > On 6/1/2011 11:35 PM, r...@aol.com wrote: > > My K-3 has a high current problem on 20 and 30 meters but all of the > other > > bands are normal. > > > > Example currents into a Dummy Load as read on both the K-3 and Astron > PS > > ammeters are: > > > > -20 meters @ 40 watts draws 19 amps. > > -20 meters @ 100 watts the "High Current" warning message comes on > and > > draws 28 amps on the Astron. > > > > All other bands 160-6 meters, 40 watts draws an average of 12 amps > and 100 > > watts an average of 20 amps. > > > > Any idea what the K-3's problem is on 20& 30 meters? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Dick- K9OM > > __ > > 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
[Elecraft] K3 8 pin mic wiring to avoid "pin 1" problems...how best to...??
Hello Group, I'm rewiring an 8 pin mic connector FROM an Icom configuration TO a K3 pinout. Wiring the Mic + and PTT lines is straight forward. But how best to wire the PTT GND, Mic - and Cable shield connections is bothering me. I'd like to wire the Mic - and cable shield to avoid the risk of "pin 1" problems and RFI etc, but if I interpret the schematic and mic pinout info for the K3 correctly, front panel mic pins 7 & 8 are wired in common with the chassis. So, am I correct in understanding that on the K3, there's no way of seprating Mic-, PTT GND and cable shield/chassis - ie they're all bonded in common? If this is correct, should I simply wire PTT GND to pin 7 and Mic- and cable shield to pin 8. (But they are all connected together in the rig). In other words, is this wiring pinout the most appropriate? Pin 1 > Mic + Pin 2 > PTT Pin 7 > PTT GND Pin 8 > Mic - and cable shield. (pin 7 and 8 being bonded internally anyway) Thanks for any clarification. It's possible I'm over-thinking this! :) 73, John VK7JB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-8-pin-mic-wiring-to-avoid-pin-1-problems-how-best-to-tp6431057p6431057.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 8 pin mic wiring to avoid "pin 1" problems...how best to...??
I've wired several K3, Kenwood and ICOM mics and Kenwood and K3 are very similar. I think you'll find that the mic and PTT are the same, with mic being on Pin 1 and 7, PTT on 2 and 8. Cable shield is usually tied to pin 8 as well. ...bill nr4c On Thu, 2 Jun 2011 06:04:55 -0700 (PDT), VK7JB wrote: > Hello Group, > > I'm rewiring an 8 pin mic connector FROM an Icom configuration TO a > K3 > pinout. > > Wiring the Mic + and PTT lines is straight forward. But how best to > wire > the PTT GND, Mic - and Cable shield connections is bothering me. > > I'd like to wire the Mic - and cable shield to avoid the risk of > "pin 1" > problems and RFI etc, but if I interpret the schematic and mic > pinout info > for the K3 correctly, front panel mic pins 7 & 8 are wired in common > with > the chassis. > > So, am I correct in understanding that on the K3, there's no way of > seprating Mic-, PTT GND and cable shield/chassis - ie they're all > bonded in > common? > > If this is correct, should I simply wire PTT GND to pin 7 and Mic- > and > cable shield to pin 8. (But they are all connected together in the > rig). > > In other words, is this wiring pinout the most appropriate? > > Pin 1 > Mic + > Pin 2 > PTT > Pin 7 > PTT GND > Pin 8 > Mic - and cable shield. > (pin 7 and 8 being bonded internally anyway) > > Thanks for any clarification. It's possible I'm over-thinking this! > :) > > 73, > John > VK7JB > > > > > > > > -- > View this message in context: > > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-8-pin-mic-wiring-to-avoid-pin-1-problems-how-best-to-tp6431057p6431057.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft 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] OT: WWV-driven station clock that displays zulu time
Mike, Display the clock, click "display time and date settings," select the "Additional Clocks" tab," Check the "Show this clock" for the first additional clock, Select "(GMT) Coordinated Universal Time" in the select time zone box and put "UTC" n the "Enter display name:" box. Both Vista and Windows 7 allow for up to two additional clocks. The second clock is visible when hovering the mouse over the clock in the notification area of the task bar. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 6/2/2011 7:38 AM, Mike wrote: > Jim - > How? > 73, Mike NF4L > > On 6/1/2011 9:34 PM, Jim Miller wrote: >> I recently discovered that Win7 allows you to show two different times in >> the little rhs status area one of which I have set to UTC. >> >> jim ab3cv >> __ >> 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] OT: WWV-driven station clock that displays zulu time
As with all things RF, "your mileage may vary". I have a wall-type clock I picked up at Dayton a year or so ago, in the bargain pile in the flea market for $10 (brand name unknown, but it has a sticker on the back that says "Made in China"). Works fine, until you get a marginal signal from WWVB (which is on 60 kHz, by the way -- check out the WWVB web site [http://www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm] to see how they pump out a lot of power out on 60 kHz, also the format of the timing signals, which are set at the rate of 1 bit per second). Apparently some of the chip sets don't bother to check the error bits, and will set weird times and dates if a bit gets lost here or there. I keep this particular clock in my office on top of the cube cabinet so it at least has a clear view west over the cube farms out the other side of the building, and sometimes in the morning when I come in, it will be showing a completely wrong date or some odd time. Placing it in the nearby east-facing window across the aisle and forcing a synchronization corrects it. I also have a Citizen 'atomic' watch that works quite well at home at night on the dresser (the WWVB 'atomic' clocks auto-sync at 2 or 3 in the morning local time to take advantage of the enhanced night-time propagation on 60 kHz), as long as I keep it away a foot or so from my CDMA-based Sprint cell phone. Otherwise, emissions from the phone charging circuitry seem to interfere with it. I would certainly welcome something that would increase the accuracy of the clock in the K3. It tends to wander quite a bit, and it's a hassle to have to dump all the various programs I have talking to the K3 over the serial port via Larry's (N8LP) excellent bridge program, so I can run the K3 utility to synchronize the K3 clock to the computer clock. You'd think that after spending thousands of dollars on a rig like the K3, that it would at least keep good time. 8-p BTW, that last statement is what MY customers tell me about MY product 8-) (and no, it's main purpose in life is NOT to keep good time, either). I just couldn't resist using that argument on someone else. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE > Original Message > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: WWV-driven station clock that displays zulu > time > From: Charles R Tropp > Date: Thu, June 02, 2011 4:46 am > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > The problem with the La Crosse clocks and all "atomic" clocks is that if > you have a computer near your operating position (as most of us have > these days), the clock must be at least 6 feet away (as per the > instructions that come with the clock) otherwise there will be no > reception of the WWVB signals. That means you will need to get a wall > mounted clock that is large enough for you to see and it probably should > be mounted on a wall that is facing the WWVB signal you are trying to > receive for best reception of the WWVB signals which is hit or miss most > nights. (e.g. West if you are East of Ft Collins, Colorado). The model > WS-8157U-IT can be set to UTC if you wish. > > 73, Charles, N2SO > > On 6/2/2011 12:20 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > The Lacrosse Technology WS-8115U, WS-8157U and WS-8117U are all WWVB > > based clocks that can be set to display UTC in 24 Hour format. They > > can also display indoor/outdoor temperatures and day/date. > > > > The Lacrosse Technology products are available several places on-line > > look for places like www.atomicclocks.com, www.atomic-clocks.com and > > probably other places ... check around for the best price and make > > sure you can download a manual in advance. There are many brands of > > "Atomic Clocks" available on-line and they all seem to be based on > > a limited number of commodity receiver/clock chip sets but most do > > not have on-line manuals to confirm the ability to select time zones > > other than ET/CT/MT/PT with/without DST. > > > > 73, > > > > ... Joe, W4TV > > > > > > On 6/1/2011 9:26 PM, k7hbg @dslextreme.com wrote: > >> Great request Wayne! > >> > >>I would like a clock like Wayne describes too. All (polite) suggestions > >> Welcome. ;o) > >> > >> 73, Bob K7HBG > >> __ > >> 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://mailma
Re: [Elecraft] K3 8 pin mic wiring to avoid "pin 1" problems...how best to...??
The "pin 1" problem is not a function of the cable wiring, but of the equipment that it plugs to. To avoid a pin 1 problem, the shield path for the connector should be connected to the equipment enclosure. That was easy when we had connectors that mounted on the enclosure, but becomes difficult without extra measures if the connector is mounted to a PC board instead of to the enclosure. Connect the PTT return and the AF return (mic shield) to pins 7 and 8, and if there is an overall cable shield, it would best be connected to the shell of the mic plug. That is about all you can do. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/2/2011 9:04 AM, VK7JB wrote: > Hello Group, > > I'm rewiring an 8 pin mic connector FROM an Icom configuration TO a K3 > pinout. > > Wiring the Mic + and PTT lines is straight forward. But how best to wire > the PTT GND, Mic - and Cable shield connections is bothering me. > __ 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] Attn: XG3 owners
My vote: extra battery, space for a DC and programming cables, plus bnc cable and maybe an adapter or two. What would be nice is if the case could have some relief for the power button. -paul (n6hz) -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Attn-XG3-owners-tp6416877p6431283.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT: WWV-driven station clock that displays zulu time
Julian, G4ILO wrote: > > That would be a good project for the likes of Elecraft. A truly useful > What a great idea! It could even output a 10MHz frequency reference > for use with the K3XREF. But I hope they make it so it works with > something we can use over here. WWV is not a good enough signal > to be reliable. > I agree with Jim's and Julian's comments and would dearly love such a frequency standard for in-house recalibration of the used ex-professional testgear I occasionally pick up. As someone said, the atomic clock market is saturated and who could disagree, however, I don't see any clocks, tied to frequency standard transmissions, that offer a sub-standard output. Hmm! The ability to select the monitored source (and maybe auto-QSY if signal is lost, plus the ability to display GMT as well as local time, together with selectable 10, 5 and 1MHz outputs. Surely, something of this nature would appeal to a wider audience than Elecraft users alone? 73 Dave G3TJP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-WWV-driven-station-clock-that-displays-zulu-time-tp6428064p6431314.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 reservation confirmation
Eric wrote: "We are receiving so many requests (a good thing) that manual emails from us confirming them are impossible. We'd have to hire another full time person just to send the emails ;-)" What could I expect my starting pay to be?? ;o) Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft [mailto:e...@elecraft.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 11:42 AM To: John Flynn Cc: vtuff59...@aol.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 reservation confirmation This is an info list, which will include early notification of when we are taking orders. Your confirmation is the follow on screen you get thanking you when you press the submit button on the info form. that confirms that your data was accepted and entered into our database. The form also includes instructions on how to email your info to us if the form doesn't work for you. We are receiving so many requests (a good thing) that manual emails from us confirming them are impossible. We'd have to hire another full time person just to send the emails ;-) 73, Eric www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT Linux for Elecraft K3 use - Which Distribution to use?
* On 2011 02 Jun 07:47 -0500, R. Kevin Stover wrote: > For ease of install you can't beat the Debian based distro Ubuntu. > I'd suggest a really lightweight desktop manager like Fluxbox, XFCE, or > the like because you don't have the horsepower to run Gnome or KDE. > > I run Ubuntu 10.10 amd64 with an XFCE desktop manager. I can recommend XFCE as a good desktop. It is easily installed with the Ubuntu distribution as Xubuntu which is simply a much lighter installation than the standard Ubuntu with no loss of functionality. It is light enough that I have run it from a 4 GB thumb drive when on the road with the work laptop. > For rig control your going to need Hamlib. More precisely, version 1.2.13 or later. I did a lot of work with the K3 support that made it into that version so the K3 is much better supported. There are still some issues with Fldigi that I have found where if one changes band and mode at once from a bookmark that the mode is changed first and then the frequency is changed. That results in the mode being changed on the first band and then it being whatever was last used on the target band. I haven't brought that issue up with W1HKJ yet, however, as he has a more pressing need. > For logging I use CQRLog (MySQL database back end). > For digimodes I use FLDigi. > The nice thing about both of those packages is that they support the > K1EL winkeyer. My version is the USB. I have the Master Keyer 1 that supports K1EL protocol. So far, so good. > There is a Linux version of the K3 utility you should be able to > get to from the Elecraft website. The latest version does seem to work well. One just needs to be sure to have the curl package installed for querying of firmware updates to work. 73, de Nate >> -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us __ 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] OT Linux for Elecraft K3 use - Which Distribution to use?
On 02/06/11 12:35, Jeff Cochrane wrote: > What I want to be able to do is to run a logging program, update& control > my K3 and do other general around the shack work. I am currently running Linux Ubuntu 10.10 and CQRLOG on my Acer 5742Z laptop in the shack. CQRLOG is fully integrated with the K3 and certainly makes DX chasing a lot easier. I recently demonstrated the setup at my radio club when my friend John G3BFP (FOC) nabbed a Russian op who was in Taiwan on 20m. The antenna was a bit of wire up a nearby flagpole. I doubt if we would have found him without the help of CQRLOG. I have not used Microsoft Windows for the last twelve years and the Linux GUI has improved considerably in that time. The current setup is the best operating system and the best logging program that I have experienced and it is all free of cost. Never had a virus of any kind since leaving Windows behind :-) Charles __ 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] [OT] Seapac Hamfest, June 3,4,5.
For Wayne or Eric... This weekend is the Seapac hamfest in Seaside Oregon where Elecraft usually has a booth. Questions: 1. Will you have the XG3 available? 2. Will either Wayne or Eric be in attendance? I is supposed to be sunny WX in the mid-60s or better. 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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] [OT] Seapac Hamfest, June 3,4,5.
First warm day in months! I hope the sun shows up down at the beach too. Kevin. KD5ONS On Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:27:33 -0700, Phil Hystad wrote: > For Wayne or Eric... > > This weekend is the Seapac hamfest in Seaside Oregon where Elecraft > usually has a booth. Questions: > > 1. Will you have the XG3 available? > 2. Will either Wayne or Eric be in attendance? I is supposed to be > sunny WX in the mid-60s or better. > > 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 PTO tuning
Will Elecraft improve the feel and drag of the main tuning PTO knob on the new KX-3? I hope they will increase the smoothness of the knob. I find the rubbing of the felt washer a little noisy and annoying. I hope they put that on our "wish list". Bob Wilderman, K3SRO __ 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] OT: WWV-driven station clock that displays zulu time
Beautiful! Thanks, Joe. 73, Mike NF4L On 6/2/2011 9:28 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > Mike, > > Display the clock, click "display time and date settings," select > the "Additional Clocks" tab," Check the "Show this clock" for the > first additional clock, Select "(GMT) Coordinated Universal Time" > in the select time zone box and put "UTC" n the "Enter display name:" > box. > > Both Vista and Windows 7 allow for up to two additional clocks. The > second clock is visible when hovering the mouse over the clock in the > notification area of the task bar. > > 73, > >... Joe, W4TV > > > On 6/2/2011 7:38 AM, Mike wrote: >> Jim - >> How? >> 73, Mike NF4L >> >> On 6/1/2011 9:34 PM, Jim Miller wrote: >>> I recently discovered that Win7 allows you to show two different times in >>> the little rhs status area one of which I have set to UTC. >>> >>> jim ab3cv >>> __ >>> 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] WWV-driven station clock
On 6/1/2011 9:57 PM, Byron Servies wrote: > They are not atomic, but I bought a pair of the $15 Radio Room wall > clocks a couple of years ago and they keep pretty good time for what > they are: > > http://www.cafepress.com/+radio+clocks For many years I've been using the "classic" shipboard style with the CW and 'Phone silent periods marked. Lately I had a clock shop put a WWVB "atomic" movement in one. Cheap it was not (mostly labor) but now I get the best of both worlds. -- 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] KX-3 PTO tuning
Bob... I don't believe the knob connects to a PTO...it is probably just a rotation sensor. But more to the point, I have had both a K2 and a K3, and in both cases the main tuning (and the B tuning) has been absolutely as smooth as velvet with no noise whatever. I think something is wrong at your installation. John Ragle -- W1ZI = On 6/2/2011 11:32 AM, Linda and Bob wrote: > Will Elecraft improve the feel and drag of the main tuning PTO knob on the > new KX-3? I hope they will increase the smoothness of the knob. I find the > rubbing of the felt washer a little noisy and annoying. I hope they put that > on our "wish list". > > Bob Wilderman, K3SRO __ 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
I am intrigued, I've noticed that when various Elecraft rigs are offered for private sale on this forum they invariably say " Continental USA" only. Why...? We Europeans also have PayPal, Visa, Bank Transfers etc etc so what's the problem please? I just bought a kit & accessories direct from Elecraft 2 weeks ago, it was delivered within 7 days and they didn't have a problem with selling to Europe. Just interested . 73 Ray G3XLG __ 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] OT Linux for Elecraft K3 use - Which Distribution to use?
Like you I didn't want to continue with windoze further than Xp so I installed ubuntu desktop. I also have an Ubuntu server so it was a useful learning experience. As an assembler and C++ programmer, I loved the way everything is logged an can be reduce down to command line and batch files. Stability was excellent and forum support is good. BUT one day I installed a new video driver and all hell broke loose. Now wont boot up and on investigation I think I have to re-build my kernel. I have no idea, as I'm not a Linux expert. It iust broke down before I was good enough to fix it. Ive checked forums, not much help. Linux experts are harder to find in my area, so I had, reluctantly move back to XP. Luckily I'd left it intact on a separate partition. This sort of thing happens with windows but as I've used it for nearly 20 years i know a lot of the tricks and fixes, not to Linux. __ 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
One reason is that sending a package in CONUS (continental US) is a lot easier and generally cheaper then sending it to other countries or even to Alaska or Hawaii. On Jun 2, 2011, at 9:07 AM, Ray Spreadbury wrote: > I am intrigued, I've noticed that when various Elecraft rigs are offered for > private sale on this forum they invariably say " Continental USA" only. > > Why...? > > We Europeans also have PayPal, Visa, Bank Transfers etc etc so what's the > problem please? > > > > I just bought a kit & accessories direct from Elecraft 2 weeks ago, it was > delivered within 7 days and they didn't have a problem with selling to > Europe. > > > > Just interested . > > 73 > > Ray G3XLG > > __ > 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] iSDR
Hi to the group, I’ve been reading the posts about the SDR app “iSDR” and having a K3 and a new, iPod Touch, 4th generation, I downloaded the app. Not being a software/digital type, I have no idea how to use it. Now that I have it installed on the iPod Touch, can anyone be so kind as to point me to where I can read up on how to use it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. 73 de k6mgo Bill __ 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] KX3 netbook
And lots of images with mono input ;-) Larry N8LP On 6/2/2011 11:27 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 20:06:50 -0700 > From: Greg > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 netbook > To: Rick Tavan > Cc:"Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > The iSDR website says with mono input you will get 22kHz BW and 44kHz with > stereo input. > > Greg > AB7R __ 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] iSDR
Bill, Go to the Digital Confections website: http://digitalconfections.com/ Click on Products, then iSDR. The program is described in some detail there. It comes with a "canned" sound file you can play back to get the feel for tuning, etc. To listen to "live" radio, you will need the appropriate audio input hardware. Some suggestions are on the website also. There is a Yahoo group for users of iSDR as well. GL, Bruce, N1RX > Hi to the group, I've been reading the posts about the SDR app "iSDR" and having a K3 and a new, iPod Touch, > 4th generation, I downloaded the app. Not being a software/digital type, I have no idea how to use it. Now that > I have it installed on the iPod Touch, can anyone be so kind as to point me to where I can read up on how to use > it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. > 73 de k6mgo > Bill __ 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] OT Linux for Elecraft K3 use - Which Distribution to use?
The Atom will do fine with Ubuntu 10.04. fldigi runs on all the major operating systems (windows, mac, various linux flavors). It does digimodes, logging, and rig control. I'd set the 466 MHz one aside; even a $300 used laptop on eBay will outperform it. Leigh/WA5ZNU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-Linux-for-Elecraft-K3-use-Which-Distribution-to-use-tp6430765p6431889.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
If something goes wrong, it's a lot harder to set things right. I sold a radio into Germany, and never was paid. If I could recall the details, I might have followed up in a few weeks when we're there, but... 73, doug On 02-Jun-11 16:12, Phil Hystad wrote: > One reason is that sending a package in CONUS (continental US) is a lot > easier and generally cheaper then sending it to other countries or even to > Alaska or Hawaii. > > > On Jun 2, 2011, at 9:07 AM, Ray Spreadbury wrote: > >> I am intrigued, I've noticed that when various Elecraft rigs are offered for >> private sale on this forum they invariably say " Continental USA" only. >> >> Why...? >> >> We Europeans also have PayPal, Visa, Bank Transfers etc etc so what's the >> problem please? >> >> >> >> I just bought a kit& accessories direct from Elecraft 2 weeks ago, it was >> delivered within 7 days and they didn't have a problem with selling to >> Europe. >> >> >> >> Just interested . >> >> 73 >> >> Ray G3XLG >> >> __ >> 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] [OT] Seapac Hamfest, June 3,4,5.
Does not look like there will be a KX3 there. Of course Lisa will be there. Brett, Dick (software guy) and myself will be there. Looking forward to a fun weekend. 73 Greg AB7R On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 8:27 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: > For Wayne or Eric... > > This weekend is the Seapac hamfest in Seaside Oregon where Elecraft usually > has a booth. Questions: > > 1. Will you have the XG3 available? > 2. Will either Wayne or Eric be in attendance? I is supposed to be sunny > WX in the mid-60s or better. > > 73, phil, K7PEH > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 with MFJ Bias Tee
Hello folks I want to switch an A/B relay remotely by applying 12V through the coax. I have a pair of MFJ bias tees for that, never used before. When I apply the 12V and measure with my DVM on the 'RF only' coax terminal, there is some diminishing DC voltage for a brief period, say about 2 seconds (DVM not really fast). I assume this is the DC blocking (series) capacitor loading or discharging (when removing the 12V). Should I worry about this? Can this hurt the K3 in any way? Or can I just go along? Better safe than sorry... TNX / 73 de Franki ON5ZO http://www.on5zo.be/ __ 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
Payment certainly isn't a problem with PayPal, but without a PayPal account it can be problematic. Foreign ... to the US ... money orders or even bank checks are extremely difficult to process. For example, a check drawn on a Panama bank would have cost $75 to deposit into her account. It's also likely related to a general lack of knowledge about overseas packaging and how to fill out the customs forms. The blanks on the forms are small and difficult to write in. There are two forms to be used, depending on the size of the package and a few other variables. I do the shipping for Rose and she receives orders from all over the world, so I've become reasonably familiar with the procedure, but it's still a "task". The average transit time seems to be from two to as much as four weeks. Israel is the exception. It can take several months for a package to be delivered there. Probably more than you wanted to know ... 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@gmail.com http://tinyurl.com/7lm3m5 __ 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] [OT] Seapac Hamfest, June 3,4,5.
Greg, OK, I will see you guys sometime Saturday morning. By the way, it would be nice if a KX3 were there but I was asking about the XG3, the programmable signal source. 73, phil, K7PEH On Jun 2, 2011, at 9:34 AM, Greg wrote: > Does not look like there will be a KX3 there. Of course Lisa will be there. > Brett, Dick (software guy) and myself will be there. Looking forward to a > fun weekend. > > 73 > Greg > AB7R > > > > On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 8:27 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: > For Wayne or Eric... > > This weekend is the Seapac hamfest in Seaside Oregon where Elecraft usually > has a booth. Questions: > > 1. Will you have the XG3 available? > 2. Will either Wayne or Eric be in attendance? I is supposed to be sunny WX > in the mid-60s or better. > > 73, phil, K7PEH > __ > 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] [KX-3] knob height
It would be nice if the knob height on the KX3 was reduced. As pictured, there's a lot of space wasted there. VE7ETS Sent from my iPhone > __ 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] KX3 netbook
There are many USB sound cards/adaptors on the market with stereo input. For example, Griffin Technology iMic USB Audio D evice, about $23 on Amazon. stay away from el-chea po dongles, these are mostly mono. Igor, N1YX - Original Message - From: "Jens Petersen" To: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2011 4:39:27 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 netbook On Wed, 1 Jun 2011 14:07:06 -0700, you wrote: > A while back Wayne suggested using a netbook with the KX3 to log and run SDR > software. Someone else –I don’t remember who - warned that most net books > don’t have stereo mic inputs. I looked for a light cheap laptop with stereo > inputs. I checked a couple of dozen from Asus, hp, Lenovo, and Toshiba. No > netbook that I can find has stereo inputs. All, of course have stereo > outputs. My new Lenovo S10-3 netbook does have stereo input 16bit 48000Hz. -- OV1A Jens Sent from my desktop PC with a nice big screen and a real keyboard. __ 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] Seapac
For the first time in a number of years, Rose and I won't be at Seapac. It's our favorite convention and we have many friends there that we enjoy having evening dinners with. Last year's trip cost a bit over $700 and she sold only one K3 cover, but the main reason to stay home this year is simply the cost of fuel. Maybe next year. 73! Ken & Rose elecraftcov...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 netbook
Ok, Eric, you asked for it. Ready? Here we go: How about adding Bluetooth stereo audio, microphone, keyboard, and serial profiles to the KX3? Jim K9YC's valid concerns aside, this would integrate with most modern vehicles hands-free kits and small wireless keyboards. Oh, and a tri-corder. Er, iPad. :-D On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 2:49 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Outside of netbooks, the iPad supports real time sdr operation with the > "iSDR' app. -- 73, Byron N6NUL - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2011 Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2011 - www.cqp.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX-3] knob height
I did not go to Dayton, so I have not yet seen and held the KX3. So, my thoughts are based upon photos, videos, descriptions by Wayne and Eric, and personal experience with other equipment. One of the biggest complaints about compact radios is always control size and spacing. As I look at the KX3, it is apparent to me that a lot of thought has gone into both on this rig. I have read other people offer the suggestion that a "thinner" knob might be better. I disagree. If the tuning knob were reduced in height, then the other control encoder knobs would similarly have to be shortened. Otherwise, one would be bumping into those knobs while tuning. Shorter knobs all around would then put you right back into the poor ergonomics situation. I, for one, have never really gotten used to using a finger dimple for tuning. I usually end up with my forefinger on the outside edge of the tuning knob, and twirl the VFO that way. This would be more difficult with a lower knob. There is of course a long history of Amateur's personalizing their rigs. >From depleted uranium tuning knobs for a heavier feel, to broccoli bands for that splash of color. My K2 has a Yaesu knob on it, my K1, KX1, and K3 are stock. I'll take my KX3 straight up, please. Bruce, N1RX > It would be nice if the knob height on the KX3 was reduced. As pictured, there's a lot of space wasted there. > VE7ETS __ 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
The problem, generally speaking, is ignorance.In our case, sellers seem to be completely unaware that Alaska and Hawaii are part of the 50 states. They think we are a foreign country. Some of them don't even understand that we use the same money! We have all the same services, the post office goes everywhere, standard US banks, Paypal, etc. Fedex and UPS have service to most locations (not so much in the true bush) including both air and ground delivery. It is actually easier to convince some people that I live in a 2-story igloo and mush a dog team to work, which they love to believe :-) than the real facts, which are that I live in a 4200 Sq Ft home of standard frame construction and drive an Audi A8 on the freeway when I go shopping.OK, the A8 is 12 years old, but still . . . Heck, we got satellite TV , Starbucks, Gap stores, TGI Fridays, an IMAX theatre, and even a Costco store or three. - Jim, KL7CC Anchorage Phil Hystad wrote: > One reason is that sending a package in CONUS (continental US) is a lot > easier and generally cheaper then sending it to other countries or even to > Alaska or Hawaii. > > > On Jun 2, 2011, at 9:07 AM, Ray Spreadbury wrote: > > >> I am intrigued, I've noticed that when various Elecraft rigs are offered for >> private sale on this forum they invariably say " Continental USA" only. >> >> Why...? >> >> We Europeans also have PayPal, Visa, Bank Transfers etc etc so what's the >> problem please? >> >> > __ 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] WWV-driven station clock
Phil wrote: > For many years I've been using the "classic" shipboard style > with the CW and 'Phone silent periods marked. They also have the 4-second key-closed, 1-second key-open markings to help manually send the signals that trigger the auto alarm in other vessels on 500 kHz. Some also had a moveable additional smaller hour hand that could be positioned to show GMT, while the main hour hand showed local time. > Lately I had a clock shop put a WWVB "atomic" movement in one. > Cheap it was not... I would guess not. Such clocks with U.S. Maritime Commission markings in working condition routinely sell for about $400. "Upgrading" the works would impact the collector value adversely, so that becomes part of the cost. Mike / KK5F (Maybe this message will be enough to trigger an end-of-thread declaration.) __ 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
I can not understand how going down to the local post office would be a problem and if the customer pays the shipping why would that present a problem for the seller, but then again what do I know? / Jim SM2EKM On 2011-06-02 18:12, Phil Hystad wrote: > One reason is that sending a package in CONUS (continental US) is a lot > easier and generally cheaper then sending it to other countries or even to > Alaska or Hawaii. > > > On Jun 2, 2011, at 9:07 AM, Ray Spreadbury wrote: > >> I am intrigued, I've noticed that when various Elecraft rigs are offered for >> private sale on this forum they invariably say " Continental USA" only. >> >> Why...? >> >> We Europeans also have PayPal, Visa, Bank Transfers etc etc so what's the >> problem please? >> >> >> >> I just bought a kit& accessories direct from Elecraft 2 weeks ago, it was >> delivered within 7 days and they didn't have a problem with selling to >> Europe. >> >> >> >> Just interested . >> >> 73 >> >> Ray G3XLG >> __ 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] OT Linux for Elecraft K3 use - Which Distribution to use?
On Thu, 2011-06-02 at 09:33 -0700, Leigh L. Klotz Jr WA5ZNU wrote: > The Atom will do fine with Ubuntu 10.04. As long as we're off topic... I can't get sound to work using Ubuntu 8.10. It worked when Ubuntu was first installed, but the audio quit working after one of the automatic updates not long afterwards. It's not a hardware problem because it's a dual-boot machine and the sound works fine under Windows XP. Any ideas? Please reply off-list since this is so far off-topic. 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
Re: [Elecraft] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
On 6/2/2011 10:06 AM, Jan Erik Holm wrote: > I can not understand how going down to the local post > office would be a problem and if the customer pays the > shipping why would that present a problem for the seller, > but then again what do I know? Shipping via the US Postal Service is not something that many of us would choose to do, especially with something as delicate and valuable as a ham transceiver. That's a big part of why UPS and Fed Ex exist. In my case, the major reason I don't want to sell internationally is the matter of customs and duties, with the associated paperwork. Here it's mostly ignorance of what is needed, what the procedures are, etc. I might look at it differently with a ham I knew as the buyer. Nothing parochial beyond ignorance. :) 73, Jim 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
Re: [Elecraft] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
USPS is great to buy goods from US. Reasonable cost and I have never had any issues with them. For transceivers this should be a tracked package. UPS is more costly but also good. István Szabó HA4ZD On 6/2/2011 7:25 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > On 6/2/2011 10:06 AM, Jan Erik Holm wrote: >> I can not understand how going down to the local post >> office would be a problem and if the customer pays the >> shipping why would that present a problem for the seller, >> but then again what do I know? > Shipping via the US Postal Service is not something that many of us > would choose to do, especially with something as delicate and valuable > as a ham transceiver. That's a big part of why UPS and Fed Ex exist. > > In my case, the major reason I don't want to sell internationally is the > matter of customs and duties, with the associated paperwork. Here it's > mostly ignorance of what is needed, what the procedures are, etc. I > might look at it differently with a ham I knew as the buyer. Nothing > parochial beyond ignorance. :) > > 73, Jim 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 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] PTO tuning
Bob, Both my K2 and K3's tuning knobs are the proverbial ":smooth as silk". Could yours have peen pushed against the front panel excessively hard as the set screws were tightened? It's a "tricky" operation and might require several attempts to get it "just right".. It's not important to the matter at hand, but the shaft turns an encoder, not a PTO. 73! Ken - K0PP __ 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] Clock Sync (interval adjust Windows 7)
On 6/2/2011 3:01 AM, Twan at pa0kv.nl wrote: > *Adjust Clock Sync Interval (windows 7) * > > The time interval of the update is set at 7 days. This can be changed in > the registry: > >1. Start the *Registry Editor* >2. Go to *HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SYSTEM \ CurrentControlSet \ Services > \ W32Time \ TimeProviders \ NtpClient \* >3. Double-click the *SpecialPollInterval* value, and change the Base > of the *Value data* to *Decimal* >4. Now change the *Value data* to the time interval you desire, > noting that the time is given in seconds (so for 1 day the value > would be *86400*, > while the default (7 days) is *604800* >5. Close the registry editor > > > I set my Windows 7 interval at 3600 (1 hour). It works in Win NT as well. Now I can use my K2 properly. --- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 >From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
Here in the USA I always choose USPS Priority Mail if given the option. It usually costs about the same as UPS Ground and is always delivered within two business days of being shipped. Why pay more? On Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:32:42 +0200, István Szabó wrote: >USPS is great to buy goods from US. Reasonable cost and I have never had >any issues with them. For transceivers this should be a tracked package. >UPS is more costly but also good. > >István Szabó >HA4ZD > > > > >On 6/2/2011 7:25 PM, Jim Brown wrote: >> On 6/2/2011 10:06 AM, Jan Erik Holm wrote: >>> I can not understand how going down to the local post >>> office would be a problem and if the customer pays the >>> shipping why would that present a problem for the seller, >>> but then again what do I know? >> Shipping via the US Postal Service is not something that many of us >> would choose to do, especially with something as delicate and valuable >> as a ham transceiver. That's a big part of why UPS and Fed Ex exist. >> >> In my case, the major reason I don't want to sell internationally is the >> matter of customs and duties, with the associated paperwork. Here it's >> mostly ignorance of what is needed, what the procedures are, etc. I >> might look at it differently with a ham I knew as the buyer. Nothing >> parochial beyond ignorance. :) >> >> 73, Jim 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 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] KX3 Audio output
Jim, I can see that magnetic fields in a vehicle could cause problems with a microphone, as the output level is in the -50dBm range and is much more susceptible to it . Using equipment like the KX3 at consumer line level (-20dBm) there would much less of a problem with magnetic fields, so a less expensive, unshielded in-line transformer would probably work just fine. 73, Rich - K1HTV = = = -Original Message- From: Jim Brown [mailto:j...@audiosystemsgroup.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 13:04 PM To: Reflector Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Audio output On 6/1/2011 5:31 AM, Rich - K1HTV wrote: > Looks like the addition of an inline audio transformer between the > wireless transmitter's miniplug and the KX3 (or any device powered by > the vehicle) would resolve the potential problem which you have addressed. Yes -- IF the transformer did not pick up magnetic fields from the vehicle's systems. I saw that when doing testing of some pro mics for RFI in a Volvo S80 -- the output transformer in the mic was not shielded, and picked up trash. That would be fixed with a transformer that has a mu-metal shield, but shielded transformers are expensive. 73, Jim 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
Re: [Elecraft] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
I have a foot in both camps living permanently in EI land since 1973 but visiting W land and my family every summer. Most US hams would have no idea what description or export numbers to put on a parcel of value being sent to the EU let alone other nations. Many W, VE would continue to feel a certain obligation once the radio was shipped and the uncertainty is not something they want to take on. If you are fortunate enough to have a US friend to visit ship the radio to them and pick it up on your next visit. Of course you then have to deal with customs in the airport but you can have your receipts with you and probably will not have too much trouble. My personal experience with USPS is good having just received a second K3 from Elecraft in less than a weeks time though in this case I needed to use a customs clearance service and UPS seems to do this for you automatically. Small lower value parcels sometimes come though without any duty or even VAT being charged but this is just luck! I may be wrong but it seems to me that ordering direct from Elecraft is still less expensive than purchasing other radios direct from distributors within the EU. It is handy to be able to purchase in kit form as this apparently means that the radio is duty free though subject to VAT. A friend EI2JD just helped another EI get his duty back on a built ham radio so apparently at least for EI it is possible to obtain built ham radios in this part of EU without duty and I would suspect this applies for the whole of the EU. The kits are of course a bit less expensive and thus less VAT is due on them. You might get a couple of filters without duty or VAT if shipped in a small package but this will of course vary with the officiousness of the carrier and country. I would expect either FedEx or UPS to always make full charges. Elecraft has an advantage in that it uses modular build so if you can locate a fault to a module it is possible to just post the module back to Elecraft. Another advantage of kits is that you are more adept at taking out modules if needs be though so far there have been no problems here. This is just my experience and it may change at any time. 73 Doug EI2CN formerly K4WQZ in 1960 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: 02 June 2011 18:25 To: Reflector Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs On 6/2/2011 10:06 AM, Jan Erik Holm wrote: > I can not understand how going down to the local post > office would be a problem and if the customer pays the > shipping why would that present a problem for the seller, > but then again what do I know? Shipping via the US Postal Service is not something that many of us would choose to do, especially with something as delicate and valuable as a ham transceiver. That's a big part of why UPS and Fed Ex exist. In my case, the major reason I don't want to sell internationally is the matter of customs and duties, with the associated paperwork. Here it's mostly ignorance of what is needed, what the procedures are, etc. I might look at it differently with a ham I knew as the buyer. Nothing parochial beyond ignorance. :) 73, Jim 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 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] KX3 netbook
Could we make it stand on one leg while cooking breakfast and sing the national anthem while we're at it? Whoops, don't want to be US centric so lets make it capable of singing ALL national anthems. .It's just a little programming...right? On Thu, 2 Jun 2011 09:56:24 -0700 Byron Servies wrote: > Ok, Eric, you asked for it. Ready? Here we go: > > How about adding Bluetooth stereo audio, microphone, keyboard, and > serial profiles to the KX3? Jim K9YC's valid concerns aside, this > would integrate with most modern vehicles hands-free kits and small > wireless keyboards. > > Oh, and a tri-corder. Er, iPad. :-D > > On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 2:49 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft > wrote: > > Outside of netbooks, the iPad supports real time sdr operation with > > the "iSDR' app. -- 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] Clock Sync and JT65A
Jim, If you want to try JT65A on the Magic Band, the agreed upon calling frequency is 50.276 MHz. Almost all 6M JT65 signals that I've seen have been using JT65A. Congrats on taking the first step working this mode. I have found that on the super weak signals (less -20dB), stronger signals in a 2.5KHz pass band can push already weak signals farther into the noise to the point that they can not be copied. That's where the 3M's Hi-Cut and Lo-Cut controls come in handy. If you view a very weak trace on the JT65HF waterfall in the presence of loud (0 to -5 dB) signals, then tighten the filters you will see the weaker trace improve (get thicker). I only wish that the K3 filter (Hi, Low and BW) adjustment increment could be reduced from the present 100Hz to 50Hz or even 25Hz. This would allow the attenuation of QRM from very loud signals that are very near in frequency to very weak ones without affecting the weak signal's data. I hope that this suggestion could be considered in a future K3 firmware update. Have fun with JT65 as you watch the paint dry :-). 73, Rich - K1HTV = = = -Original Message- From: Jim Brown [mailto:j...@audiosystemsgroup.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 13:20 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Clock Sync and JT65A On 6/1/2011 8:43 AM, Mike Markowski wrote: > Don't forget NTP (Network Time Protocol), the widely used standard > described in an RFC. It has been ported to Windows and is free. For many years, I've used a clock setting program distributed by NIST called nisttime. It can use NTP. Google to find it. Free download from nist.gov It can be set to do a re-sync as often as you like. I don't know how good it is at compensating for network delays, but it thinks its setting the clock to an accuracy of tens of msec. To get that level of accuracy you need to use it 2-3 times in succession. All this talk about WSPR and JT65 motivated me to download, install, and study the doc for both Joe Taylor's software and W6CQZ's HF version. Made my first contacts last night on 10139 kHz with VK and ZL running about 25W to the K3 and an 80M dipole. A JT65 contact is sorta like watching paint dry, but I couldn't even hear the ZL that I worked, and there was a lot of other activity within the passband that the software worked around. I'm convinced that the W6CQZ version is the way to go for HF work. Next step is to figure out how to use JT65A during 6M openings. Is there a calling frequency where everyone sets up shop on 6M in North America? Which modulation scheme(s) are most used for E-skip? 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
Re: [Elecraft] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
For some of the big contests, you both ARE foreign countries :-) Fred K6DGW Auburn California Republic [it says so on our Bear Flag] "4 out of 3 people have difficulty with fractions." On 6/2/2011 10:04 AM, Jim Wiley wrote: > The problem, generally speaking, is ignorance.In our case, sellers > seem to be completely unaware that Alaska and Hawaii are part of the 50 > states. They think we are a foreign country. __ 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] [OT] Seapac Hamfest, June 3,4,5.
On 6/2/2011 8:29 AM, Kevin Rock wrote: > First warm day in months! I hope the sun shows up down at the > beach too. Amen, folks. See y'all there. (For those who are interested, I'm doing a forum on Ham Law on second session Saturday afternoon.) -- 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] Clock sync
Yes, I have used Dimension 4 for years at home and also in my business on XP machines. Works great. Dave, N4QS - Original Message - From: "Tony Estep" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Clock sync > On Wed, Jun 1, 2011 at 7:45 PM, Dave wrote: > >> Be careful of the xp version of "internet time"... > > > For XP, a very good answer is Dimension 4 (the solution recommended by > K1JT). > > www.thinkman.com/dimension4 > __ > 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft rigs
My biggest concern in shipping rigs overseas is the insurance angle. When I sent a rig to Australia I was told by the USPS that the insurance I had purchased for the rig would only be good up the the shores of the U.S..once the package left CONUS the insurance would not cover any damage or loss. That is the only package I have sent overseas so I don't know about UPS or FedEx regarding their insurance policies. So if one were to ship a K3 valued at circa $3K to an overseas address using USPS Priority mail and it got lost or damaged while in overseas transit what does the seller or the purchaser do??? Do UPS or FedEx offer insurance that will cover overseas mailings?? Does Elecraft have any input given that they ship all over the world??? 73, Joe W2KJ I QRP, therefore I am __ 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
Thanks Jim, you hit the nail on the head, I had a hard time convincing one gent that the postage stamp was good to Hawaii, he thought mailing a envelope to here was even higher priced. Flat rate priority boxes are the same cost to any of the 50 states, but then I find also a lot of hams do not even know about flat rate boxes. Merv K9FD/KH6 ex KH7C > The problem, generally speaking, is ignorance.In our case, sellers > seem to be completely unaware that Alaska and Hawaii are part of the 50 > states. They think we are a foreign country. Some of them don't even > understand that we use the same money! We have all the same services, > the post office goes everywhere, standard US banks, Paypal, etc. > Fedex and UPS have service to most locations (not so much in the true > bush) including both air and ground delivery. > > > It is actually easier to convince some people that I live in a 2-story > igloo and mush a dog team to work, which they love to believe > :-) than the real facts, which are that I live in a 4200 Sq > Ft home of standard frame construction and drive an Audi A8 on the > freeway when I go shopping.OK, the A8 is 12 years old, but still . . > . Heck, we got satellite TV , Starbucks, Gap stores, TGI Fridays, an > IMAX theatre, and even a Costco store or three. > > > - Jim, KL7CC >Anchorage > > > > Phil Hystad wrote: > >> One reason is that sending a package in CONUS (continental US) is a lot >> easier and generally cheaper then sending it to other countries or even to >> Alaska or Hawaii. >> >> >> On Jun 2, 2011, at 9:07 AM, Ray Spreadbury wrote: >> >> >> >>> I am intrigued, I've noticed that when various Elecraft rigs are offered for >>> private sale on this forum they invariably say " Continental USA" only. >>> >>> Why...? >>> >>> We Europeans also have PayPal, Visa, Bank Transfers etc etc so what's the >>> problem please? >>> >>> >>> >> > __ > 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] WWV-driven station clock
On 6/2/2011 10:05 AM, Mike Morrow wrote: >> For many years I've been using the "classic" shipboard style >> with the CW and 'Phone silent periods marked. > > They also have the 4-second key-closed, 1-second key-open markings > to help manually send the signals that trigger the auto alarm in > other vessels on 500 kHz. A moment of silencea part of history that few of today's hams know. (I was the FCC Ship Radio Safety Inspector in San Francisco for several decades.) >> Lately I had a clock shop put a WWVB "atomic" movement in one. >> Cheap it was not... > > I would guess not. Such clocks with U.S. Maritime Commission > markings in working condition routinely sell for about $400. > "Upgrading" the works would impact the collector value adversely, > so that becomes part of the cost. The clock that I was referring to is the wall-sized replica using a quartz mechanism - a $25 product - not the mechanical clock that is easily worth several hundred as a collector's item. > Some also had a moveable additional smaller hour hand that could be > positioned to show GMT, while the main hour hand showed local time. I wish that I could have had that done also but it was not feasible. > (Maybe this message will be enough to trigger an end-of-thread > declaration.) No doubt - but accurate time is essential when using Elecraft transceivers in critical situations :-) -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 See y'all at SeaPac __ 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
But, it is more expensive to send packages to Alaska and Hawaii. And of course Alaska and Hawaii also have their own DXCC entity identifier separate from the lower-48 states of the US. On Jun 2, 2011, at 10:04 AM, Jim Wiley wrote: > The problem, generally speaking, is ignorance.In our case, sellers seem > to be completely unaware that Alaska and Hawaii are part of the 50 states. > They think we are a foreign country. Some of them don't even understand that > we use the same money! We have all the same services, the post office goes > everywhere, standard US banks, Paypal, etc. Fedex and UPS have service > to most locations (not so much in the true bush) including both air and > ground delivery. > > It is actually easier to convince some people that I live in a 2-story igloo > and mush a dog team to work, which they love to believe :-) than > the real facts, which are that I live in a 4200 Sq Ft home of standard > frame construction and drive an Audi A8 on the freeway when I go shopping. > OK, the A8 is 12 years old, but still . . . Heck, we got satellite TV , > Starbucks, Gap stores, TGI Fridays, an IMAX theatre, and even a Costco store > or three. > > > - Jim, KL7CC > Anchorage > > > > Phil Hystad wrote: >> One reason is that sending a package in CONUS (continental US) is a lot >> easier and generally cheaper then sending it to other countries or even to >> Alaska or Hawaii. >> >> >> On Jun 2, 2011, at 9:07 AM, Ray Spreadbury wrote: >> >> >>> I am intrigued, I've noticed that when various Elecraft rigs are offered for >>> private sale on this forum they invariably say " Continental USA" only. >>> >>> Why...? >>> >>> We Europeans also have PayPal, Visa, Bank Transfers etc etc so what's the >>> problem please? >>> >>> >> __ 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 foam protectors
I have a set of foam protectors that Ed, W0YK, made available last year. The go on the front and rear of the radio and fit in one of Rose's cases. You have to let her know you have the inserts so she can provide the correct size case. $20 Tnx Greg AB7R __ 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft rigs
I've shipped to many other countries, not any where the number of countries, nor item shipped as Elecraft does, however, one strong deterrant is having to deal with lost, strayed, or undelivered items. Months of time and many hours of effort, will be spent, in an attempt to correct, or find the reason for non-delivery. Not to mention that insurance nor delivery tracking is available into many countries. And in some countries, mail theft happens, check on sending qsl cards to and from I'm just elated that I'm not in charge of shipping for Elecraft. Shipping international is simply a different set of rules, and must be managed differently than the local, normal mailings. --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy . > > When I sent a rig to Australia I was told by the USPS that the insurance I > had purchased for the rig would only be good up the the shores of the > U.S..once the package left CONUS the insurance would not cover any damage > or loss. __ 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+ Station Master
Hi OM, I need some help...I have to connect my K3 to Station Master to have the TX INIHIBIT, I have understand that have the TX INIHIBIT at pin 7 of K3 and this has to be connected to the TX INIHIBIT of Station Master. I read page 19 of K3 Manual that says: "An external 2.2 to 10 K pull-up resistor (to 5VDC) is required". Well that is NOT very clear to me.(perhaps I am to old...Hi), could some more clever explain better how to do it or a small schematic will be appreciated as example where is the 5VDC ??? I thank you in advance for help and assistance on interpretation.. 73 and DX i5NPH Natale __ 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
It is not necessarily more expensive to ship USPS Priority Mail to AK and HI. If the parcel is lightweight, use regular Priority Mail, and if it is heavy, use Priority Mail Flat Rate - no change in the price no matter what the shipping zone. Weigh the package and go to www.USPS.com and obtain the amount for each option - it is not complicated at all. The biggest problem with overseas US Mail shipments is the limit each country places on insurance. As I recall, the maximum insurance I can use to Canada is $700, and several other countries are substantially lower. If the parcel has substantial value, use UPS, FedEx or DHL. Most shipping centers will assist with the customs forms, 73, Don W3FPR On 6/2/2011 2:29 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: > But, it is more expensive to send packages to Alaska and Hawaii. And of > course Alaska and Hawaii also have their own DXCC entity identifier separate > from the lower-48 states of the US. > __ 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] OT: WWV-driven station clock that displays zulu time
On 6/2/2011 1:19 AM, Julian, G4ILO wrote: > What a great idea! It could even output a 10MHz frequency reference for use > with the K3XREF. But I hope they make it so it works with something we can > use over here. WWV is not a good enough signal to be reliable. For ham radio purposes, using HF WWV/WWVH may be acceptable to some, but precision frequency standards no longer use it. At 10 MHz, a one-second measurement can only yield an accuracy of 1 part per million (10 e-6) - one Hz per MHz - which may be great for ham radio but is insufficient for today's communication timing requirements. The concept of the HF "Standard Frequency" station was great for pre-1960s technology. That's why WWVB (and WWVL in its time) were put on the air. The ultimate, of course, is a cesium or rubidium standard (1980 technology) having 10 e-9 or better accuracy. All it takes is money. -- 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft rigs
Hi all. I shipped two boxes with assorted small stuff that they needed to my nieces in Africa via the USPS and I was told that my insurance and delivery confirmation was only good in the US. I still shipped it anyway. Both of the boxes never showed up and they didn't get what they wanted and I was out a small amount of cash. Now imagine shipping $1,500.00 bucks USD of ham equipment and having that happen. That is one reason when I sell something it is always only in the US. Sorry to everyone else. Just not worth the headache to me, I have not tried UPS or FedEx yet to see if it gets through. 73 de W2EEC Eric __ 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+ Station Master
Natale, A "pull-up" resistor is normally located at the end of the signal path that contains the receiver (in the case of the TX INH, the K3 end is the driver for the circuit). The resistor "raises" the level on the line - rather than just allowing the line to float to any voltage. When the driver is not conducting, the pull-up resistor assures that the voltage level at the receiver will be close to 5 volts, and then when the driver conducts, the voltage at the receiver end will go close to zero. The function is the same as a collector resistor in a normal transistor driver. For digital logic, when the signal is sent over a line between two units, it is common to put that resistor at the furtherest receiver location rather than at the driver - that reduces noise pickup on the line - not normally a problem for short lines, but always a possibility with longer runs, or on lines with multiple receivers. The voltage is supplied by the receiver at the far end of the line. and must conform to the requirements of the driver in the K3 (not usually a problem with 5 volt logic). In the case of the shared functions for that K3 ACC pin, it would not work properly in some cases if the resistor were located in the K3. "Receiver" in this context is not a radio receiver, but a digital logic circuit. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/2/2011 2:49 PM, Natale Borghetti wrote: > Hi OM, > > I need some help...I have to connect my K3 to Station Master to have the TX > INIHIBIT, I have understand that have the TX INIHIBIT at pin 7 of K3 and this > has to be connected to the TX INIHIBIT of Station Master. > I read page 19 of K3 Manual that says: > "An external 2.2 to 10 K pull-up resistor (to 5VDC) is required". > > Well that is NOT very clear to me.(perhaps I am to old...Hi), could some > more clever explain better how to do it or a small schematic will be > appreciated as example where is the 5VDC ??? > > __ 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] KX3 reservation confirmation
PAY??? How about an employee discount on ELECRAFT products? I could live in my car, bath in the warehouse and live off the vending machine and weekend leftovers in the frig!:-) -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-KX3-reservation-confirmation-tp6426246p6432524.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Seapac Hamfest, June 3,4,5.
Who is Brett? Kevin. KD5ONS On Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:34:29 -0700, Greg wrote: > Does not look like there will be a KX3 there. Of course Lisa will be > there. Brett, Dick (software guy) and myself will be there. Looking > forward to a fun weekend. > > 73 > Greg > AB7R > > > > On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 8:27 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: > >> For Wayne or Eric... >> >> This weekend is the Seapac hamfest in Seaside Oregon where Elecraft >> usually >> has a booth. Questions: >> >> 1. Will you have the XG3 available? >> 2. Will either Wayne or Eric be in attendance? I is supposed to be >> sunny >> WX in the mid-60s or better. >> >> 73, phil, K7PEH >> __ >> 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 -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ __ 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] XG2 for sale
Well, I've gotta have an XG3. So I'm selling my XG2. My XG2 works perfectly and is packaged in a metal box as seen in the "Package the XG-2 and 2T-gen" article in the "Equipment Modifications" section of my website at www.ad5x.com. The direct link is: www.ad5x.com/images/Presentations/Elecraft%20XG2&2Tgen.pdf Price is $70 shipped US Priority Mail. If interested, email me off-list at dpsa...@tx.rr.com or a...@arrl.net. Phil - AD5X __ 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] U1 on Control Board (K2)
Have a look at the parts list in the K2 manual. In the description column for U1, (SA612) is listed as an alternate part. You're good to go. Enjoy building! 73 - Bruce - Bruce Rosen K1FFX K2/100 6982 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/U1-on-Control-Board-K2-tp6427404p6432619.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Atu problems on 6 meters.
Hello all, today I was on 6 meters doing qso's, all went fine with antenna, a mobil one. Sudenly I saw that SWR was increasing a lot, around 3:0, full scale, and stoped TX. Pressed ATU TUNE botton but SWR was always high, so I came home. Applied my dummyload and all is fine in all bands except 6 meters, even with Transmitter Gain Calibration test it fails because of high swr on 6 meters: Calibrating at 24,930 MHz StopTune: Unexpected response 'TQ1;' to ''. State 77. Retrying Calibrating at 29,000 MHz StopTune: Unexpected response 'TQ1;' to ''. State 77. Retrying Calibrating at 52,000 MHz SWR 7.3:1 is too high for calibration Verify that a dummy load is attached to AN1; Dummy load is attached to AN1 I can confirm it. Any help will be welcome here. Best 73 to all. CT1DRB David Quental __ 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft rigs
Eric, I believe that insurance does cover packages shipped to the EU, African countries may be more risky perhaps because of poverty or corruption. Having said this your point is that made by others that the average guy just does not know the rules nor codes for international shipping of expensive radio equipment. This might make a useful article for QST but most people would be bored by the topic. It is generally the overseas operators who suffer as the US is a large market with attractive prices for radio gear, in Europe we envy the QST prices. 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Champine Sent: 02 June 2011 20:04 To: Joseph Trombino, Jr Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Private Sales of used Elecraft rigs Hi all. I shipped two boxes with assorted small stuff that they needed to my nieces in Africa via the USPS and I was told that my insurance and delivery confirmation was only good in the US. I still shipped it anyway. Both of the boxes never showed up and they didn't get what they wanted and I was out a small amount of cash. Now imagine shipping $1,500.00 bucks USD of ham equipment and having that happen. That is one reason when I sell something it is always only in the US. Sorry to everyone else. Just not worth the headache to me, I have not tried UPS or FedEx yet to see if it gets through. 73 de W2EEC Eric __ 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] PDF manuals on iBooks
There's nothing unusual about the images in those PDF's Giuseppe. Can you see images in PDF files from other sources? Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of IZ2NYY Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 11:45 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] PDF manuals on iBooks Hy to all, i put the Elecraft manuals pdf files in iBooks on my ipad but i'm not able to see images that are in the files. Anyone has any experience about solving this problem?? 73s IZ2NYY Giuseppe "Pippo" Sorrentino Milano ITALY Pippo IZ2NYY - Pippo IZ2NYY -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-PDF-manuals-on-iBooks-tp6430105p6430105.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
Hi Ray, Paperwork is not the problem. If you pay for the shipment on-line you can fill out the simple paperwork there as well. The real problems with international shipments are cost and insurability. USPS is reasonable if you can ship by International First Class Mail. Unfortunately you can't purchase insurance so this not good for an expensive item. You can send it as Registered which is highly reliable within the USA but once it leaves our air space all bets are off. I shipped a 3 pound ebay item (value $250) to Israel with registration and it had not arrived after a month. I started a trace 2 months ago and still have not heard any results. So I had to reimburse the buyer and if the trace comes back as lost I "might" be able to collect a small amount of money. I'm not holding my breath. You can use USPS International Priority Mail but the limit of insurance is only $650. Not good enough for an amateur rig. And then if it isn't delivered how easy will it be to collect the insurance??? And how long will it take to trace the shipment before they settle the claim??? The buyer will want his money back right away. The best USPS has to offer is Global Express Guaranteed. It has a $2500 insurance limit. I priced up a 10 pound package to the UK with $2000 insurance and the shipping cost is $155. UPS is probably the most reliable service since they have their own people at the delivery end but the cost will be higher still. The same 10 pound package in a 12 x 12 x 12 inch box, insured at $2000, would cost $224 to ship to the UK. Is it worth the hassle when there are buyers in the US? I don't think so. 73, Mike K2MK Ray G3XLG wrote: > > I am intrigued, I've noticed that when various Elecraft rigs are offered > for > private sale on this forum they invariably say " Continental USA" only. > > Why...? > > We Europeans also have PayPal, Visa, Bank Transfers etc etc so what's the > problem please? > > I just bought a kit & accessories direct from Elecraft 2 weeks ago, it was > delivered within 7 days and they didn't have a problem with selling to > Europe. > > Just interested . > > 73 > > Ray G3XLG > -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Private-Sales-of-used-Elecraft-Rigs-tp6431789p6432890.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] PDF manuals on iBooks
I have the same problem, but not with all the Elecraft manuals. I notice it with the P3 manual but not the K3 manual. It seems to be a problem with iBooks, as the images are fine in Adobe PDF reader. Mike, ks7d EL87uu Sent from my iPhone On Jun 2, 2011, at 5:04 PM, "Ron D'Eau Claire" wrote: > There's nothing unusual about the images in those PDF's Giuseppe. > > Can you see images in PDF files from other sources? > > Ron AC7AC > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of IZ2NYY > Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 11:45 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] PDF manuals on iBooks > > Hy to all, i put the Elecraft manuals pdf files in iBooks on my ipad but i'm > not able to see images that are in the files. Anyone has any experience > about solving this problem?? > > 73s > > IZ2NYY > Giuseppe "Pippo" Sorrentino > Milano ITALY > Pippo > IZ2NYY > > > - > Pippo > IZ2NYY > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-PDF-manuals-on-iBooks-tp6430105p6430105.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ > Elecraft 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] PDF manuals on iBooks
Hy Ron, i agree with you. Nothing strange with the images, but i can perfectly see the PDF files with all the images on my pc and no images in the same file on iPad Sure it's a problem of iBooks, and i'm searching for someone if exists Who solved the bug! Pippo IZ2NYY - Pippo IZ2NYY -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-PDF-manuals-on-iBooks-tp6430105p6432926.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3... non sequitor..
"It's my KX3, and I want it now!" Oops... sorry... got carried away -- Dave G KK7SS DN06ig Richland, WA '59 Morris Minor 1000 '65 Sprite - in process '76 Midget - shared with my #4 son. '06 Honda Civic Hybrid __ 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
As one who ships expensive amateur equipment everywhere around the globe on a daily basis as my job, I have a couple of comments. First, using Priority Mail to KH6 or KL7 costs the same as to any other U.S. destination - so the assertion that it costs more to ship there *via the post office* is not true. Second, the best service to use from the Post Office for international shipping is called "Express Mail International". It is still called "EMS" in many other countries. The insurance amount varies depending on what country you are shipping to. The tracking for this service is about the best you can get from the Post Office. It ain't great, but it's the best they offer. You do not have to pay for the shipment online but you can still fill out the customs paperwork on line. I highly recommend this. It saves time at the Post Office as the clerk will not have to type all of the information about your shipment. It creates 5 copies of the customs form. Take all 5 with you, cut the page where they tell you to - sign and date all 5 copies. They scan a bar code on the customs forms you printed at home, and the data populates their screen. You will need to fill out the red/white/blue Express Mail label which you can get at the Post Office. This is nothing more than names and addresses. Most clerks at the Post Office will help you complete the forms. Honestly, this should not present anyone here with any difficulty whatsoever. Without question, UPS Express Saver service is the best way to go. The cost will be higher, but you get real tracking, real insurance and they deliver within 2 or 3 business days most anywhere in the world. You can create shipments on the UPS.com website and check rates. Expedited service is slightly lower cost, but can take up to a week or so to get delivery. The term "expedited" is a misnomer as the truth is that it means not-expedited. 73, Bob W5OV > Hi Ray, > > Paperwork is not the problem. If you pay for the shipment on-line you can > fill out the simple paperwork there as well. The real problems with > international shipments are cost and insurability. > > USPS is reasonable if you can ship by International First Class Mail. > Unfortunately you can't purchase insurance so this not good for an > expensive > item. You can send it as Registered which is highly reliable within the > USA > but once it leaves our air space all bets are off. I shipped a 3 pound > ebay > item (value $250) to Israel with registration and it had not arrived after > a > month. I started a trace 2 months ago and still have not heard any > results. > So I had to reimburse the buyer and if the trace comes back as lost I > "might" be able to collect a small amount of money. I'm not holding my > breath. > > You can use USPS International Priority Mail but the limit of insurance is > only $650. Not good enough for an amateur rig. And then if it isn't > delivered how easy will it be to collect the insurance??? And how long > will > it take to trace the shipment before they settle the claim??? The buyer > will > want his money back right away. > > The best USPS has to offer is Global Express Guaranteed. It has a $2500 > insurance limit. I priced up a 10 pound package to the UK with $2000 > insurance and the shipping cost is $155. > > UPS is probably the most reliable service since they have their own people > at the delivery end but the cost will be higher still. The same 10 pound > package in a 12 x 12 x 12 inch box, insured at $2000, would cost $224 to > ship to the UK. > > Is it worth the hassle when there are buyers in the US? I don't think so. > > 73, > Mike K2MK > > > Ray G3XLG wrote: >> >> I am intrigued, I've noticed that when various Elecraft rigs are offered >> for >> private sale on this forum they invariably say " Continental USA" only. >> >> Why...? >> >> We Europeans also have PayPal, Visa, Bank Transfers etc etc so what's >> the >> problem please? >> >> I just bought a kit & accessories direct from Elecraft 2 weeks ago, it >> was >> delivered within 7 days and they didn't have a problem with selling to >> Europe. >> >> Just interested . >> >> 73 >> >> Ray G3XLG >> > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Private-Sales-of-used-Elecraft-Rigs-tp6431789p6432890.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft 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://w
Re: [Elecraft] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
> You can use USPS International Priority Mail but the limit of > insurance is only $650. Not good enough for an amateur rig. And then > if it isn't delivered how easy will it be to collect the insurance??? USPS Insurance limits vary depending on country. Some are as high as $5000 and in other cases insurance is not available. The amount of available insurance is based on the value that the destination country will insure. In any case, it's nearly impossible to collect on the insurance as the USPS claims people will do everything they can - including lying about import restrictions and improperly classifying shipments - in order to reject claims. They are only marginally better than insurance from UPS or FedEx, in my experience. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 6/2/2011 5:13 PM, Mike K2MK wrote: > Hi Ray, > > Paperwork is not the problem. If you pay for the shipment on-line you can > fill out the simple paperwork there as well. The real problems with > international shipments are cost and insurability. > > USPS is reasonable if you can ship by International First Class Mail. > Unfortunately you can't purchase insurance so this not good for an expensive > item. You can send it as Registered which is highly reliable within the USA > but once it leaves our air space all bets are off. I shipped a 3 pound ebay > item (value $250) to Israel with registration and it had not arrived after a > month. I started a trace 2 months ago and still have not heard any results. > So I had to reimburse the buyer and if the trace comes back as lost I > "might" be able to collect a small amount of money. I'm not holding my > breath. > > You can use USPS International Priority Mail but the limit of insurance is > only $650. Not good enough for an amateur rig. And then if it isn't > delivered how easy will it be to collect the insurance??? And how long will > it take to trace the shipment before they settle the claim??? The buyer will > want his money back right away. > > The best USPS has to offer is Global Express Guaranteed. It has a $2500 > insurance limit. I priced up a 10 pound package to the UK with $2000 > insurance and the shipping cost is $155. > > UPS is probably the most reliable service since they have their own people > at the delivery end but the cost will be higher still. The same 10 pound > package in a 12 x 12 x 12 inch box, insured at $2000, would cost $224 to > ship to the UK. > > Is it worth the hassle when there are buyers in the US? I don't think so. > > 73, > Mike K2MK > > > Ray G3XLG wrote: >> >> I am intrigued, I've noticed that when various Elecraft rigs are offered >> for >> private sale on this forum they invariably say " Continental USA" only. >> >> Why...? >> >> We Europeans also have PayPal, Visa, Bank Transfers etc etc so what's the >> problem please? >> >> I just bought a kit& accessories direct from Elecraft 2 weeks ago, it was >> delivered within 7 days and they didn't have a problem with selling to >> Europe. >> >> Just interested . >> >> 73 >> >> Ray G3XLG >> > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Private-Sales-of-used-Elecraft-Rigs-tp6431789p6432890.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft 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] PDF manuals on iBooks
I'm a novice in this area, so I just offer this up as a possibility. Haven't tried downloading any of the Elecraft manuals into my IPad, but have loaded public domain books from Gutenberg. In reading about how to do this I found that the EBF (electronic book format) strips all graphics and only leaves words. That is fine for what I wanted, but for a manual you would certainly want the graphics. Was there some kind of format choice when you loaded the pdf manual into iBooks? If so, selecting EBF isn't probably a good choice. I'm also interested in the answer to this as I also want to eventually put my Elecraft manuals into my Ipad. 73 Craig AC0DS __ 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] KX3 TCXO?
Forgive me if this has already been discussed, but will the KX3 have a 0.5 ppm TCXO? If so, will it be standard, or an option? Thanks! Dan Allen KB4ZVM K2 S/N 1757 __ 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] KX3 TCXO?
This is what it ways on the order page under options... "*KTCXO3-1TCXO * *(0.5 ppm typ) High Stability Ref. Osc. $99.95" *73, Ken K3IU* * On 6/2/2011 6:02 PM, Daniel Allen wrote: > Forgive me if this has already been discussed, but will the KX3 have a 0.5 > ppm TCXO? If so, will it be standard, or an option? > > Thanks! > > Dan Allen > KB4ZVM > K2 S/N 1757 > > __ > 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] Still lacking
Edward KL7UW wrote: > > As an alternative, might you consider a small amplifier? TAPR is > offering a 20w HF/6m amplifier called the "Pennywhistle". > http://www.tapr.org/kits_pw.html > drives with 1/4w and runs on 12vdc. > An external amp in a clamp-on case that fits on the bottom might be a good compromise. However, the Pennywhistle isn't enough. You also need their Transmit Bandpass filters (http://www.tapr.org/kits_alex.html) or perhaps K5OOR's http://site.hfprojectsyahoo.com/low_pass_filters So a box with the amp, the filters, and the battery starts to get a little bulky, not to mention an ATU. You can avoid the ATU if you can figure out how to tap into the KX3 ATU input. I suspect if there's enough clamor it could be made to work at 3dB more input than it's used to. Leigh/WA5ZNU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Still-lacking-tp6419804p6433091.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] PDF manuals on iBooks
Solved the bug! It's a sorde code problem. iOS dose not support jpeg2000 compression mode used in many PDF files and perhaps alzo in elecraft mauals files ( didn't checked at the moment ). It seems, as i read on the web, to be good convert the compression mode of PDF file from jpeg2000 to' jpeg through one of the many software on the web. Easier on Mac, just open the file as a preview and save again it with different name.people say it works. I will try something to' l'eroe and will post results for all - Pippo IZ2NYY -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-PDF-manuals-on-iBooks-tp6430105p6433098.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 netbook
Byron N6NUL wrote: > > Ok, Eric, you asked for it. Ready? Here we go: > > How about adding Bluetooth stereo audio, microphone, keyboard, and serial > profiles to the KX3? > The HFPack crowd would like this to, as I opined earlier. Stick radio in back, operate remotely from hand-held device (homebrew or commercial). Leigh/WA5ZNU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-netbook-tp6428867p6433099.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KPA500 Kit Build
I built up a KPA500 kit last night and thought people might want to hear about it, especially those who are eagerly awaiting their own KPA500 kit. Although I was told the assembly should take a couple hours, I spent 5.5 hours, going somewhat slowly and taking notes for feedback to Elecraft: 1.5 hours - parts inventory 2 hours - cabinet and power supply assembly 2 hours - RF module, front panel and button up There were some trivial details to clean up and they are worked out now for future kit shipments. There are a lot of screws, washers and such! Much more than I realized having only seen assembled units previously. The assembly manual is excellent and with every new Elecraft product I am still stunned at how well everything fits together. Ron anticipates questions that might arise at various points and heads them off with easily readable explanations along the way. It was the typical enjoyable and satisfying Elecraft kit experience with the only regret that it was over so soon. This is yet another exceptional design and execution of a top-end product by the company. "500 watts" is a very conservative spec. The amp loafs at this power level and beyond. Instant on, no tuning (that was apparent to me), totally quiet, seldom any fan movement, exceptional integration with the K3, same easy firmware updating, etc. Change bands on either the K3 or the KPA500 and the other follows immediately. The controls are simple and intuitive, yet provide a rich set of functionality. A very elegant product that redefines what operating a linear amplifier can be like. Ed - W0YK __ 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] OT: Trivia - WWV & so-called "atomic" clocks
The so-called "atomic clocks" use the 60 KHZ signal from WWVB at the NBS transmitter site north of Fort Collins, CO. The signal level from the station got a bit of a boost awhile back when the PA from the decommissioned 100 KHZ LORAN C transmitter in ND(?) was moved to Ft. Collins and retrofitted into the 60 KHZ transmitter. The 20 KHZ WWVL rig is/was a beauty ... HB by NBS and painted bright blue ... with a brush. Both VLF antennas are of such High-Q that a thunderstorm overhead will detune them enough to throw the TX's into overload and shutdown protection. 73! Ken - K0PP __ 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] Still lacking
Sorry, guys, the KX3's internal ATU isn't going to be accessible for patching through an external amp. It will safely handle 12 W (max KX3 power on most bands), but 20 W is pushing it. I routinely work the world with 10 W SSB and marginal antennas, hence the KX3's 10-W nominal power-output target :) Back to the salt mine 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 2, 2011, at 3:09 PM, Leigh L. Klotz Jr WA5ZNU wrote: > > Edward KL7UW wrote: >> >> As an alternative, might you consider a small amplifier? TAPR is >> offering a 20w HF/6m amplifier called the "Pennywhistle". >> http://www.tapr.org/kits_pw.html >> drives with 1/4w and runs on 12vdc. >> > An external amp in a clamp-on case that fits on the bottom might be > a good > compromise. > However, the Pennywhistle isn't enough. You also need their Transmit > Bandpass filters (http://www.tapr.org/kits_alex.html) or perhaps > K5OOR's > http://site.hfprojectsyahoo.com/low_pass_filters > So a box with the amp, the filters, and the battery starts to get a > little > bulky, not to mention an ATU. > > You can avoid the ATU if you can figure out how to tap into the KX3 > ATU > input. I suspect if there's enough clamor it could be made to work > at 3dB > more input than it's used to. > > Leigh/WA5ZNU > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Still-lacking-tp6419804p6433091.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
Have to back up what Jim, KL7CC,.said: Flat-Rate Priority Mail is just that - the same amount to ship to all 50 states! I use PayPal as it most convenient for selling and buying (verified funds and almost instantly transferred-no monetary exchange fees). I can use my credit card with PayPal as most hams are not able to accept a cc payment. But then some folks don't "like" PayPal (I translate that to mean they do not trust it). I have been using is for several years with both ebay and private ham transactions, in the USA and internationally. Never a problem! BTW International Priority Mail is reasonably fast (from Alaska to EU about 15-days or less). Customs forms are not hard to fill out. If you have a question ask at the postal desk. I think the CONUS folks need to come up and mush a dog team at -20F and have a sleep-over in an igloo. Folks have got too used to easy-fast everything with apps! Just as a side note so you know where I am coming from: I lived my first three years in Alaska in a 8x10 foot canvas wall-tent heated with wood and no utilities of any kind...I would not trade that experience for anything (but glad I live in a modern gas-heated home, now). I have had sled dogs since 1980 with only three left in their (and my) old age. When folks limit their transactions to CONUS they miss out. I hear there are a lot of rich oil people live up in Alaska! I could say more but this is OT. 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-100w, 1296-testing*, 3400-? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@hotmail.com == __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Private Sales of used Elecraft rigs
Anybody remember the scam where the buyer wanted to overpay by $500 or $1000 or so, have a "friend" in the U.S. handle the shipping and the extra remittance. The overseas payment bounced, and there was no recourse. 73, Mike NF4L __ 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
Hello Ray, I have the impression that quite a number of the US sellers are worried about shipping overseas (I don't know why). In the past, when I bought from private individuals in US, I had to even give them weblink to USPS about using which way of shipping e.g. International Priority standard rate box etc. Or, I simply ask them to use my Fedex account so that they have no involvement in paying any shipping costs. In some cases, since the sellers were so worried that I simply asked them to ship to my friends in US. And then I asked my friend to re-ship the gears to me. Nowadays, logistics among countries are just so common. As long as the parcels are well packed and properly tracked, I don't see any problems. Similar to you, I am not complaining about anyone here but just curious. TNX & 73, Johnny VR2XMC 從︰ Ray Spreadbury 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2011年06月3日 (週五) 12:07 AM 主題︰ [Elecraft] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs I am intrigued, I've noticed that when various Elecraft rigs are offered for private sale on this forum they invariably say " Continental USA" only. Why...? We Europeans also have PayPal, Visa, Bank Transfers etc etc so what's the problem please? I just bought a kit & accessories direct from Elecraft 2 weeks ago, it was delivered within 7 days and they didn't have a problem with selling to Europe. Just interested . 73 Ray G3XLG __ 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] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs
Shipping via the US Postal Service is not something that many of us would choose to do, especially with something as delicate and valuable as a ham transceiver. That's a big part of why UPS and Fed Ex exist. -- =OK, but it is generally cheaper outside CONUS to use USPS vs. UPS/FedEx. And the buyer chooses mode of shipping and pays the rate - so where it the problem? For something expensive, definitely insure it (again the buyer pays). --- In my case, the major reason I don't want to sell internationally is the matter of customs and duties, with the associated paperwork. Here it's mostly ignorance of what is needed, what the procedures are, etc. I might look at it differently with a ham I knew as the buyer. Nothing parochial beyond ignorance. :) 73, Jim K9YC -- =And I think THIS is really the problem folks are having - they imagine all sorts of issues! Customs and duties are paid by the receiving party (not the shipper). All you need do is describe the item. Simple as saying "Ham radio parts". Estimate their value (this is what the customs will charge by), your name/address, the destination name/address, your done! Not any harder than filling out a money order. The form is half-page in size and most boxes do not need to be filled in as they do not apply. -- OK done ranting ;-) 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-100w, 1296-testing*, 3400-? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@hotmail.com == __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
