[Elecraft] Elecraft] P3
My first addict to band spectrum was my IC781 and later on the entire IC756 family. TNX 73, Johnny VR2XMC 從︰ Rick Prather k6limae...@gmail.com 收件人︰ Clay Freinwald k...@blarg.net 副本(CC)︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2011年07月3日 (週日) 1:19 PM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] P3 Clay, Very true! Once you get used to using the P3 you can't imagine running without it. Rick K6LE On 7/2/2011, at 9:06 , Clay Freinwald wrote: I don't contribute to this list very often...However, in this case, I feel I must. I operated FD with the W7DK this year and fellow K3 owner K7MO who brought His K3 - AND - P3. This was my first time using the P3 in a contest and was I every amazed at how Much I used it. Operating 15 phone, I found that it was what I was looking at All the time. Looking for a place to call CQ...and especially late in the day Looking for those that I had not worked. What a great tool. Time to add one in my shack! Have to order an additional cover from Rose too. Clay Freinwald, K7CR __ 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] Power Supply?
I sure Elecraft can answer this better. I would make a guess that power supplies in much equipment is bought from a vendor and installed as a module; the vendor having taken care of all necessary certifications. Perhaps in high volume production the PS is ordered to the manufacturers spec but supplied by a vendor the makes power supplies. The Basecom20 is sold by Motorola but it is identical to the Astron R20. My guess Motorola contracts Astron to manufacture the power supply re-labled for Motorola to sell. When I was making custom equipment I didn't build the power supply as it was cheaper to buy something off-shelf at wholesale. 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-100w, 1296-60w, 3400-? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@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] K3 Power Supply/Speaker
Here's a thought -- why not fill out the K-line with an S-line-like speaker with room for a power supply, as Collins did. Of course, the K3 really wants to have two speakers -- especially if a sub receiver is installed. So a power supply could go in one (possibly sized for someone else's, if they really can't deal with certifications) and the 100 W, 2 m amplifier I've been looking for in the other! (hint, hint). That way they would potentially sell more than if just going for the power supply market. Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT __ 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: Anyone heard from Tom N0SS?
Thanks to several who replied and it was really great news to learn Tom is OK. He sent me a note yesterday and said he hopes to be released from the hospital soon...perhaps even today. Meanwhile we should all keep him in our prayers for a speedy and complete recovery. 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-Anyone-heard-from-Tom-N0SS-tp6539156p6543023.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] K3 Power Supply/Speaker
Kind of hard to beat an Astron 35 for power and a pair of Behringer MS40 speakers for audio. Sure, they don't match - but they work well. __ 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: Anyone heard from Tom N0SS?
Good news about N0SS! Thanks. Tom - W4BQF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill W4ZV Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2011 7:49 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Anyone heard from Tom N0SS? Thanks to several who replied and it was really great news to learn Tom is OK. He sent me a note yesterday and said he hopes to be released from the hospital soon...perhaps even today. Meanwhile we should all keep him in our prayers for a speedy and complete recovery. 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-Anyone-heard-from-Tom-N0SS-tp6539156 p6543023.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] UPDATE ON TOM HAMMOND, N0SS
Those who saw Tom at Dayton undoubtedly knew he shouldn't have been there. The nine-hour trip from Jefferson City, the four days at Hara, and the return drive nearly did him in. After several weeks in the hospital for problems tangential but not directly related to his cancer, he is now at home benefiting from 24-hour home health care, as much for the sake of his XYL, Jeri, (K0RPH, herself a Registered Nurse) as for his. He is weak and requires assistance walking, but is no longer bed-fast and spends his day in a recliner in the living room. Having lost significant weight, the goal now is to regain it plus the strength to resume normal living. Treatments are to resume soon with his oncologist continuing to affirm a positive outcome. As many of you know, Tom is an extraordinarily optimistic person when it comes to handling adversity and major illness. Lesser men would have been dead twenty years ago. Much of that resilience he attributes to the prayers of others. They are most surely needed now. 73, Kent Trimble, K9ZTV Jefferson City, Missouri __ 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] Power Supply?
All, Please be advised that Astron supplies are generally over rated. The RS-20 is rated at 20A peak and 16A continuous. It is more like 12 -14 continuous. I have seen people try to use them at their continuous ratings, only to have them fail. The heat sinking is just not there. Be careful when using any of the supplies at their top ratings. If you need to use one at rated, then put a good fan on the heat sink. 73 K1NR On Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:17:46 -0800 Edward R. Cole kl...@acsalaska.net wrote: I sure Elecraft can answer this better. I would make a guess that power supplies in much equipment is bought from a vendor and installed as a module; the vendor having taken care of all necessary certifications. Perhaps in high volume production the PS is ordered to the manufacturers spec but supplied by a vendor the makes power supplies. The Basecom20 is sold by Motorola but it is identical to the Astron R20. My guess Motorola contracts Astron to manufacture the power supply re-labled for Motorola to sell. When I was making custom equipment I didn't build the power supply as it was cheaper to buy something off-shelf at wholesale. 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-100w, 1296-60w, 3400-? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@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 - Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.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] some strange behaviour with K144XV
Hello Group, My k3 comes with K144XV internal 2m transverter. I seldom used it in the past. However, in my recent operation, I notice a strange behaviour. There are occassions where I push the band bottom up to 2m, no RX and TX from the K144XV. After power off the K3 as well as power off the powerr supply for a few seconds, the K144XV works again when I power it up. Sometimes, when I switch on the 'SUB' for second RX, no RX and TX again. At this moment, I am not sure what sort of sequence of buttons will lead to this happen. However, each time, I can solve the problem by power off k3 entirely for a few seconds. I am still not quite sure how I can duplicate the problem but I just ask the K144XV users here for similar strange behaviour. When the K144XV functions, it RX and TX beautifully. I tried to shake the TMP cables connected to the internal transverter but could not duplicate the problem. Any ideas? TNX 73, Johnny VR2XMC __ 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] Power Supply?
I have an RS-20 but use an RS-35M dedicated to my K3. I have it and my SteppIR controller plugged into an APC 700VA UPS (from http://www.refurbups.com/ ) to prevent loss of AC power from adversely affecting the radio. I leave both the UPS and RS-35M on and turn off the K3 with the front panel switch. Both are on a shelf under the table. Jim N7US -Original Message- All, Please be advised that Astron supplies are generally over rated. The RS-20 is rated at 20A peak and 16A continuous. It is more like 12 -14 continuous. I have seen people try to use them at their continuous ratings, only to have them fail. The heat sinking is just not there. Be careful when using any of the supplies at their top ratings. If you need to use one at rated, then put a good fan on the heat sink. 73 K1NR __ 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] Power Supply?
AC0H Someone thinks they're going to shoehorn the guts of an RS-20M into a P3? Good luck! I don't think the transformer would fit much less the heat sink. Have a look inside one then. The transformer is 3.75 inches tall, by 4.0 by 4.5. The PCB with caps, etc. is 2 tall, by 3.75 by 3 by 3.75. (though I'm not suggesting we ignore the need for proper air circulation). You area correct about the heat sink - it appears to be the only part that's too big and needs hacking. But that's why we're amateurs. AC0H I'd hope Elecraft wouldn't waste time and resources on trying to re-invent the pretty much perfected power supply Agreed. Not what I'm asking for - just a blank P3. But it looks like the real P3 has plenty room for this project. --Andrew, NV1B .. __ 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] Tnx AK5X
Tnx for the photo link on the KPA500. I have a better understanding of the amp now. Mine was factory built [ #66]. One of these days I'll do the power sets on HF. I've had mine 3 weeks. I've had so much fun working DX on 6m I haven't even QSY'd !! K9IL __ 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] Hex Key S/N E 0234
Hi, I am having trouble locating spare finger pieces for this key. I have tried Bencher suppliers in the UK, and none keep spares. I have also e-mailed Bencher and to date not had a reply, perhaps they are on holiday. Morse Express is the only place I have actually seen finger pieces for Bencher keys listed. Any suggestions where else I might try? 73 Tim GM4LMH __ 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] URL, vox questions
Has anyone had any success going to the URL on p. 250 of KE7X's book? When I enter http://www.ehow.com/computers/how_5232755_delete-clear-ports-use.html http://www.ehow.com/computers/I get redirected to http://www.ehow.com/computers/ . I'm trying to set up VOX so random low level noise in the room doesn't trigger it. I'm using a Yamaha CM500 headset, and even breathing close to it triggers VOX. If I'm working AFSK, and the phones are on the upper shelf om my desk, the keyboard triggers it. VOX gain is 9, antiVOX is 74. Have I just not gone far enough with one or both these settings? Anything else affect it? 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
Re: [Elecraft] URL, vox questions
If you are using headphones, antivox generally is not needed. It sounds like the vox gain is just too high. Turn the adjustment to one end or the other so nothing trips the vox. Then adjust the gain control to where it trips when you are talking. This is based on generic vox setup. The antivox part is intended to cancel out speaker audio getting into the microphone. 73 - Mike WA8BXN __ 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 questions
To all, I've now had my KPA500 for almost three weeks. I really love it -- especially how well it interfaces to the K3 and makes changing bands so easy. I used it yesterday to make about 120 QSOs in the DL-DX RTTY contest. I was running it at 400 watts instead of a full 500 just to be conservative as I continue to break it in. I have also used it quite a bit on 6M and even worked EU three times from Western KY using just a dipole. I do notice a few clicks and pings coming from the amp. These normally occur after the fan has kicked on and off or when the Temp is dropping back down into the high 40's C. I assume that these clicks and pings are the normal operation of certain relays inside the amp. The pings occur less frequently, but are quite noticeable. The temp of the finals in the amp tend to be around 39C in standby. Once I begin operating at full power the temp rises quickly to the mid 50s C. I think I have seen it as high as 56C. The fan normally comes on at slow speed at around 48C and then kicks into medium or high speed at 55C. The fans are very quite, but noticeable through my Heil headset. The amp operates flawlessly otherwise, but I wanted to put this out to the group to make sure that the clicks and pings are normal. I have only been running the amp at 250W on 6m. I try not to exceed 30 W of drive power on any band. I am most interested if the occasional clicks and pings are normal. Thanks, Dave, N4QS Dave Perry, N4QS 3600 Savoy Circle Paducah, KY 42001 USA __ 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] URL, vox questions
I get the same but I think this is the current URL for the web page he meant: http://www.ehow.com/how_7334056_delete-serial-_com_-ports.html Jim N7US -Original Message- Has anyone had any success going to the URL on p. 250 of KE7X's book? When I enter http://www.ehow.com/computers/how_5232755_delete-clear-ports-use.html . I'm trying to set up VOX so random low level noise in the room doesn't trigger it. I'm using a Yamaha CM500 headset, and even breathing close to it triggers VOX. If I'm working AFSK, and the phones are on the upper shelf om my desk, the keyboard triggers it. VOX gain is 9, antiVOX is 74. Have I just not gone far enough with one or both these settings? Anything else affect it? 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] New to list; My first question
Hello fellow Hams, I'm new to the list and was referred by many from the Yahoo K3 group. Thank you. I have been wanting a new radio for a while now and the K3 is at the top of my list. My current radio, a 706 MkIIG, has performed well for the last 11 years but my interest in weak signal 6 and 2 meter operation leaves quite a lot to be desired. I'm not the sort that runs out and buys the newest or latest (I'm still driving my 1991 Accord EX) so I want a radio that will last me 20 years or more. This is what really led me to K3 as it can be updated anytime. I have been looking at the SDR radios but I'm really a hands-on-the-knob kind of operator. At field day I watched a ham at his gigantic Flex 5000C and 23 monitor. Very impressive at first sight but after watching for a while, I noticed that his entire operation was nothing more than continuous wrist motions with the mouse. Just don't think I can go there. I hope to learn much more about the K3 as I bank away my extra dollars. It looks like I need to buy quite a few of the options to do the K3 the way I need (Ha-Ha: NEED) for my operations. Two meter board, ATU, DVR, a few filters and the Panadapter are a must for me. Here's my first question to the group: I enjoy 6 meters immensely and someone recommended that I buy the pre-amp. My understanding about the effectiveness of a VHF preamp is to amplify the highest signal, i.e. at the antenna, to give the lowest noise increase. The PR6 mounts at the radio. Wouldn't that be amplifying noise in a weak signal more than if it were mounted at the antenna? Thanks, Larry KB5HMU http://qrz.com/db/KB5HMU __ 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] URL, vox questions
Maybe you have the mic gain menu item set high? It should be low with a typical electret mic like the CM-500. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Big Bear Lake, CA -Original Message- From: Mike Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2011 10:34 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] URL, vox questions Has anyone had any success going to the URL on p. 250 of KE7X's book? When I enter http://www.ehow.com/computers/how_5232755_delete-clear-ports-use.html http://www.ehow.com/computers/I get redirected to http://www.ehow.com/computers/ . I'm trying to set up VOX so random low level noise in the room doesn't trigger it. I'm using a Yamaha CM500 headset, and even breathing close to it triggers VOX. If I'm working AFSK, and the phones are on the upper shelf om my desk, the keyboard triggers it. VOX gain is 9, antiVOX is 74. Have I just not gone far enough with one or both these settings? Anything else affect it? 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 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] URL, vox questions
Thanks, Mike Lowering the gain to 5 is about right. I often have the external speakers on, and if I have the cans on the shelf, they're close to a speaker. 73, Mike On 7/3/2011 1:48 PM, Mike WA8BXN wrote: If you are using headphones, antivox generally is not needed. It sounds like the vox gain is just too high. Turn the adjustment to one end or the other so nothing trips the vox. Then adjust the gain control to where it trips when you are talking. This is based on generic vox setup. The antivox part is intended to cancel out speaker audio getting into the microphone. 73 - Mike WA8BXN __ 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] URL, vox questions
Thanks, Jim nailed it in one. 73, Mike On 7/3/2011 1:55 PM, Jim McDonald wrote: I get the same but I think this is the current URL for the web page he meant: http://www.ehow.com/how_7334056_delete-serial-_com_-ports.html Jim N7US -Original Message- Has anyone had any success going to the URL on p. 250 of KE7X's book? When I enter http://www.ehow.com/computers/how_5232755_delete-clear-ports-use.html . I'm trying to set up VOX so random low level noise in the room doesn't trigger it. I'm using a Yamaha CM500 headset, and even breathing close to it triggers VOX. If I'm working AFSK, and the phones are on the upper shelf om my desk, the keyboard triggers it. VOX gain is 9, antiVOX is 74. Have I just not gone far enough with one or both these settings? Anything else affect it? 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 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] URL, vox questions
Good thought Dave. The gain mic gain is OK, it was the VOX gain too high. 73, Mike NF4L On 7/3/2011 2:05 PM, Dave Hachadorian wrote: Maybe you have the mic gain menu item set high? It should be low with a typical electret mic like the CM-500. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Big Bear Lake, CA -Original Message- From: Mike Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2011 10:34 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] URL, vox questions Has anyone had any success going to the URL on p. 250 of KE7X's book? When I enter http://www.ehow.com/computers/how_5232755_delete-clear-ports-use.html http://www.ehow.com/computers/I get redirected to http://www.ehow.com/computers/ . I'm trying to set up VOX so random low level noise in the room doesn't trigger it. I'm using a Yamaha CM500 headset, and even breathing close to it triggers VOX. If I'm working AFSK, and the phones are on the upper shelf om my desk, the keyboard triggers it. VOX gain is 9, antiVOX is 74. Have I just not gone far enough with one or both these settings? Anything else affect it? 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 mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] New to list; My first question
On Sun, 2011-07-03 at 11:02 -0700, Larry, KB5HMU wrote: Here's my first question to the group: I enjoy 6 meters immensely and someone recommended that I buy the pre-amp. My understanding about the effectiveness of a VHF preamp is to amplify the highest signal, i.e. at the antenna, to give the lowest noise increase. The PR6 mounts at the radio. Wouldn't that be amplifying noise in a weak signal more than if it were mounted at the antenna? Yes, theoretically it is always better to put the preamp at the antenna end of the feedline so that the noise figure is not degraded by the feedline loss. However, that is less of an issue on 6 meters than on the higher VHF/UHF bands because: (1) Coax cable loss is less at the lower frequency and (2) Background noise is higher on 6 meters so that a super-low noise figure is not as necessary. It depends on what you're doing. If you are into 6 meter moonbounce or you have a long and/or lossy feedline then a remote preamp would be worthwhile. 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] New to list; My first question
Larry much has been written about defining the signal to noise ratio of a receiver. You might want to search on this subject. Hopefully I can simply things a bit. It is the designer's goal to get the receiver noise lower than the ambient noise. Once that is done you are at the mercy of the ambient noise. Likewise the design goal of a preamp is to amplify the signal without increasing the noise figure. Sure the preamp amplifies noise too. The key is the signal to noise ratio should not be deteriorated by the preamp. Now as to the location of the preamp. Yes ideally it is better at the antenna. Many TV antennas have preamps at the antenna but TV systems are receive only. If you are transceiving at antenna then whatever preamp you use must tolerate your transmit power or somehow switch out the preamp on transmit. Without going into detail preamps at the antenna are very difficult to do if transmit signals are involved. 73 de Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Larry, KB5HMU Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2011 11:03 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] New to list; My first question Hello fellow Hams, I'm new to the list and was referred by many from the Yahoo K3 group. Thank you. I have been wanting a new radio for a while now and the K3 is at the top of my list. My current radio, a 706 MkIIG, has performed well for the last 11 years but my interest in weak signal 6 and 2 meter operation leaves quite a lot to be desired. I'm not the sort that runs out and buys the newest or latest (I'm still driving my 1991 Accord EX) so I want a radio that will last me 20 years or more. This is what really led me to K3 as it can be updated anytime. I have been looking at the SDR radios but I'm really a hands-on-the-knob kind of operator. At field day I watched a ham at his gigantic Flex 5000C and 23 monitor. Very impressive at first sight but after watching for a while, I noticed that his entire operation was nothing more than continuous wrist motions with the mouse. Just don't think I can go there. I hope to learn much more about the K3 as I bank away my extra dollars. It looks like I need to buy quite a few of the options to do the K3 the way I need (Ha-Ha: NEED) for my operations. Two meter board, ATU, DVR, a few filters and the Panadapter are a must for me. Here's my first question to the group: I enjoy 6 meters immensely and someone recommended that I buy the pre-amp. My understanding about the effectiveness of a VHF preamp is to amplify the highest signal, i.e. at the antenna, to give the lowest noise increase. The PR6 mounts at the radio. Wouldn't that be amplifying noise in a weak signal more than if it were mounted at the antenna? Thanks, Larry KB5HMU http://qrz.com/db/KB5HMU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] New to list; My first question
On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 1:02 PM, Larry, KB5HMU kb5...@starlightsolar.comwrote: ...the K3 is at the top of my list...watched a ham at his gigantic Flex 5000C and 23 monitor.continuous wrist motions with the mouse === Larry, this doesn't answer your question about the 6M pre-amp, but I would make the following comment about the 23 monitor etc. As an owner of both a K3 and a Flex radio, I'd point out that you can have the best of both worlds by adding an LP-Pan and PSDR to a K3. I have exactly the same 23 display on my K3 as on my Flex. And of course, I can click around the band with the mouse just as I do with the Flex. You commented that you like knobs and buttons, and so do I. The PSDR interface is okay for zero-beat phone work, but I find it to be unsuited to working CW split. Knobs and buttons are much better. You'll also find the K3 to be a better performer all-around: a far superior ATU, better at digging out weak signals, an incomparably superior keyer, etc. Actually, there is a way to get an excellent physical interface to the Flex: Tobias, DH1TW, has concocted a neat mod to the PSDR program that allows you to use the Hercules MP3 DJ gadget to operate the radio. This sounds a bit strange, but in fact it is wonderful. Not only does it overcome the foibles of PSDR, but it turns out to be a really excellent ergonomic solution to operating a ham transceiver. However, the Flex powers-that-be have offered no encouragement or support to this splendid idea, so it has gotten traction only with a small number of hard-core users like me. One of the great reasons to own an Elecraft product is that the top guys are operating hams who get on the air just like their customers do, and who listen and respond to the needs and comments of users. So get yourself a K3, and enjoy it for 20 years! 73, Tony KT0NY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (7/3/11)
Propagation was poor again today. Only a couple of stations were S9 here in OR. No discussions followed check-ins. We had 25 participants over a 26 minute period. Have a great July 4th. Here is the list of participants. Station NameQTH Rig S/N KC5RY George TX K3 5208 K8EAG Gil MI K3 99 KE5RBS Kelvin AR K2 3162 K4GCJ Gerry NC K3 1597 W4RKS Jim AL K3 3618 AC0NM Glenn ID K3 2843 KA0NCR Arnie NE K3 185 W0FMTerry MO K3 474 W7NMD Palmer AR K3 3779 AE6IC FredCA K3 2241 K6EQRoger CA K3 4629 W0RSR MikeCO K2 5767 AL7CE Terry AK K3 5137 NV5ERob TX K3 1417 AA3CS Chuck MD K3 4072 W6TUK TuckCA K3 3032 AE6NN HansCA KO5YKen NM K3 4442 K5LAD Jim OK K3 1068 KB3FBR Joe PA K2 6178 KK7PLyleWA K3 3036 W4PFM PaulVA K3 1673 KJ6MPT Robert CA TS2000 KH6RC Randy HI IC756Pro3 NS7PPhilOR K3 1826 73, Phil, NS7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply?
Jim, I use my own custom UPS... and Astron SS30M with a Powergate PG40S tied to a Marine GSM battery at 200 amp. I can lose power for quite a while and still operate. I think this is less costly than a dedicated UPS to handle the full load for even a short period. I do have an APS UPS for the PC's printers, routers and AP's. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- I have an RS-20 but use an RS-35M dedicated to my K3. I have it and my SteppIR controller plugged into an APC 700VA UPS (from http://www.refurbups.com/ ) to prevent loss of AC power from adversely affecting the radio. I leave both the UPS and RS-35M on and turn off the K3 with the front panel switch. Both are on a shelf under the table. Jim N7US __ 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] Power Supply?
Another example of reading the manual or in this case the info sheet. I have run Basecom20 for a 50w VHF-FM radio for up to ten years onboard 200-foot oil field work boats. I did have one croak but that might have been due to the highly regulated (joke) ships generator: 115vac +/- 50vac! Ten years in continuous duty is not bad. These look to be re-labeled Astron RS-20 PS and have been supplying multiple radios on a boats. 250w = 18 amps. A 150w marine SSB will have a dc load of about 250w. I use a 50A Tait PS (14.1 vdc) to power my home station 12volt needs. The No. 6 welding wire supply line is fused at 30A at the radio table distribution point. Been in service for about 9 years. This is a re-labeled Astron VM-50. So, yes, I derate them about 60% for long-term service. Ed - KL7UW At 06:16 AM 7/3/2011, Eugene Balinski wrote: All, Please be advised that Astron supplies are generally over rated. The RS-20 is rated at 20A peak and 16A continuous. It is more like 12 -14 continuous. I have seen people try to use them at their continuous ratings, only to have them fail. The heat sinking is just not there. Be careful when using any of the supplies at their top ratings. If you need to use one at rated, then put a good fan on the heat sink. 73 K1NR On Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:17:46 -0800 Edward R. Cole kl...@acsalaska.net wrote: I sure Elecraft can answer this better. I would make a guess that power supplies in much equipment is bought from a vendor and installed as a module; the vendor having taken care of all necessary certifications. Perhaps in high volume production the PS is ordered to the manufacturers spec but supplied by a vendor the makes power supplies. The Basecom20 is sold by Motorola but it is identical to the Astron R20. My guess Motorola contracts Astron to manufacture the power supply re-labled for Motorola to sell. When I was making custom equipment I didn't build the power supply as it was cheaper to buy something off-shelf at wholesale. 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-100w, 1296-60w, 3400-? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@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 - Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.com/ 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-100w, 1296-60w, 3400-? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@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] Power Supply?
On 7/3/2011 2:09 PM, Bill K9YEQ wrote: I use my own custom UPS... and Astron SS30M with a Powergate PG40S tied to a Marine GSM battery at 200 amp. Yes, I've done exactly this, but with a different battery and PSU, for about 8 years. My battery is a PAIR of the biggest deep cycle units that Costco sells (for about $75 each). They last about four years. This setup got me through Field Day with a K3 QRP for 19 hours on the air, with plenty of battery left at the end (I pulled the charger before FD started). 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] K3 DVR question
I am using the K3 DVR to record the received audio and play it back to the OM on the other side to give him an impression of his audio. Usually third party listeners told me that the recorded audio sounded nearly equal to the original, but last week I recorded a ham friend very close to me and the replay sounded a little distorted when I retransmitted it. It sounded very good in my monitor though. I have seen that the ALC meter was quite high when I replayed the recorded audio, and it could not be influenced by my mic gain and comp setting. Is this normal and intended? 73! de Werner OE9FWV -- Meine Frau ist mit meinem Hund abgehauen. Ich vermisse ihn sehr... Email powered by Pegasus Mail free at http://www.pmail.com Homepage: http://www.qsl.net/oe9fwv/ Fone +43 5522 75013 Fax +43 5522 22505 Mobile +43 664 6340014 __ 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] Zipper Noise and Birdies on 6M -- FIXED!
Ever since I started using my K3 on 6M I've been troubled with zipper noise as I tune, as well as birdies generated within the K3 that move around as I tune. Today I found and eliminated the coupling mechanism, and the noise and birdies are gone. My setup uses an external ARR 6M preamp at the RXOUT / RXIN patch point. (I use it rather than the Elecraft preamp because I already owned it, and it's a very good preamp). I also have a switch that brings in my Beverages, with a Tee jumper between the AUX input (for the SUB RX) and the RXIN. That Tee was the coupling path. On a hunch, I replaced the Tee with a Mini-Circuits passive splitter that has about 35dB of isolation between outputs, with an insertion loss of 6.6 dB. It's rated for use between 10 MHz and 1 GHz, but it passes my Beverages on 160M just fine. Mini-Circuits is an old line, well respected company based in Brooklyn. I've been specifying their splitters for about 30 years for the VHF and UHF wireless mic systems I designed for performance facilities and churches. The splitter I used with the K3 is a ZFSC-4-175 that is one of several I picked up at a hamfest. While it's a 75 ohm splitter, it works just fine in this application. It's a 4x1 splitter, and a 2x1 would work equally well. For optimum isolation, unused outputs should be terminated in 75 ohms, and I did that. http://www.minicircuits.com/pdfs/ZFSC-4-175.pdf http://www.minicircuits.com/pdfs/ZFSC-2-1+.pdf El cheapo CATV splitters MAY also work -- IF they have enough isolation. 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] Power Supply?
Mine is in place for around 3 years. I keep the supply set at 14.1 volts with the proper jumper on the PWRgate. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Yes, I've done exactly this, but with a different battery and PSU, for about 8 years. My battery is a PAIR of the biggest deep cycle units that Costco sells (for about $75 each). They last about four years. This setup got me through Field Day with a K3 QRP for 19 hours on the air, with plenty of battery left at the end (I pulled the charger before FD started). 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] Power Supply?
Also note that the Astron 20A rating is actually the ICS or Intermittent Commercial Service rating. OTs recognize this as the former ICAS rating when Amateur was included in the designation. IIRC, ICS is based on five minutes at full current and five minutes on standby. Running SSB, CW and *some* digital modes, the actual load is much, much less. SSB, for example, draws peak current only on voice peaks and, of course, CW draws peak current only so long as the key is closed. Now, hammering out a digital mode such as RTTY at 100% power for long transmission is a different story - and often well beyond the capabilities of the transmitter anyway. Airflow and environment are important too. In commercial repeater service we seldom crowded the specs, especially when the system was in a building full of repeater gear where the temps around the power supply might exceed 100F in spite of air conditioning. Even so, dozens of Astrons ran year after year without a hitch. I cannot recall finding one dead. And then there's the Ham station I saw one time where the power supply was sitting on the floor - directly on top of a heating vent! I've been running the home station from an Astron 20 for about 10 years now - a K2/100 and then the K3/100. It handles either rig to full output with current to spare. I am a 99.9% brass pounder. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Another example of reading the manual or in this case the info sheet. I have run Basecom20 for a 50w VHF-FM radio for up to ten years onboard 200-foot oil field work boats. I did have one croak but that might have been due to the highly regulated (joke) ships generator: 115vac +/- 50vac! Ten years in continuous duty is not bad. These look to be re-labeled Astron RS-20 PS and have been supplying multiple radios on a boats. 250w = 18 amps. A 150w marine SSB will have a dc load of about 250w. I use a 50A Tait PS (14.1 vdc) to power my home station 12volt needs. The No. 6 welding wire supply line is fused at 30A at the radio table distribution point. Been in service for about 9 years. This is a re-labeled Astron VM-50. So, yes, I derate them about 60% for long-term service. Ed - KL7UW At 06:16 AM 7/3/2011, Eugene Balinski wrote: All, Please be advised that Astron supplies are generally over rated. The RS-20 is rated at 20A peak and 16A continuous. It is more like 12 -14 continuous. I have seen people try to use them at their continuous ratings, only to have them fail. The heat sinking is just not there. Be careful when using any of the supplies at their top ratings. If you need to use one at rated, then put a good fan on the heat sink. 73 K1NR __ 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] Zipper Noise and Birdies on 6M -- FIXED!
On 7/3/2011 3:42 PM, Merv Schweigert wrote: Ever since I started using my K3 on 6M I've been troubled with zipper noise as I tune, as well as birdies generated within the K3 that move around as I tune. Today I found and eliminated the coupling mechanism, and the noise and birdies are gone. Sorry team, I spoke too soon. Turns out the zipper noise was swamped by band noise when I tested after making the change. It's still there, a bit weaker. Most of the birdies are weaker, and a very loud one is gone. So the isolation of the splitter helps, but is not a complete fix. 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] Zipper Noise and Birdies on 6M -- FIXED!
How old is your radio? Isn't there an Elecraft mod for that? John N1JM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Zipper-Noise-and-Birdies-on-6M-FIXED-tp6544327p6544537.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] Power Supply?
I use the Powerwerx 30A switching power supply. It is switchable voltage and takes an IEC lead, so there is no problem using it here in Australia. The 25A continuous rating is well suited to the K3 with the PA. It takes up almost no bench space and is only 3lbs. The dimensions are 6.1 x 5 x 2.5 in (154mm long, 127mm wide, 63mm tall). The powerpole connections on the front really make it easy to use with the K3. The cooling fans are off by default and it takes a lot of transmitting before they spin up. Using a UHF/VHF mobile at 10W doesn't get the fans going, but my old GME (Australian brand) switching radio PSU would fire up the fans with 5W transmit and was noisy. This PSU is pretty quiet, and will make field transport a breeze. I haven't found any extra RF interference from it (over and above a gel cell), but I live in an urban area and so the background noise is pretty bad. I don't have any relationship with the supplier, other than being a happy customer. Dave. -- David Ingram (VK4TDI) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia To avoid spam trap, send email to dave at ingramtech dot com GPG: B0731AED W: http://ingramtech.com/ MH: QG62lm On 4/07/2011 9:15, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Also note that the Astron 20A rating is actually the ICS or Intermittent Commercial Service rating. OTs recognize this as the former ICAS rating when Amateur was included in the designation. IIRC, ICS is based on five minutes at full current and five minutes on standby. Running SSB, CW and *some* digital modes, the actual load is much, much less. SSB, for example, draws peak current only on voice peaks and, of course, CW draws peak current only so long as the key is closed. Now, hammering out a digital mode such as RTTY at 100% power for long transmission is a different story - and often well beyond the capabilities of the transmitter anyway. Airflow and environment are important too. In commercial repeater service we seldom crowded the specs, especially when the system was in a building full of repeater gear where the temps around the power supply might exceed 100F in spite of air conditioning. Even so, dozens of Astrons ran year after year without a hitch. I cannot recall finding one dead. And then there's the Ham station I saw one time where the power supply was sitting on the floor - directly on top of a heating vent! I've been running the home station from an Astron 20 for about 10 years now - a K2/100 and then the K3/100. It handles either rig to full output with current to spare. I am a 99.9% brass pounder. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Another example of reading the manual or in this case the info sheet. I have run Basecom20 for a 50w VHF-FM radio for up to ten years onboard 200-foot oil field work boats. I did have one croak but that might have been due to the highly regulated (joke) ships generator: 115vac +/- 50vac! Ten years in continuous duty is not bad. These look to be re-labeled Astron RS-20 PS and have been supplying multiple radios on a boats. 250w = 18 amps. A 150w marine SSB will have a dc load of about 250w. I use a 50A Tait PS (14.1 vdc) to power my home station 12volt needs. The No. 6 welding wire supply line is fused at 30A at the radio table distribution point. Been in service for about 9 years. This is a re-labeled Astron VM-50. So, yes, I derate them about 60% for long-term service. Ed - KL7UW At 06:16 AM 7/3/2011, Eugene Balinski wrote: All, Please be advised that Astron supplies are generally over rated. The RS-20 is rated at 20A peak and 16A continuous. It is more like 12 -14 continuous. I have seen people try to use them at their continuous ratings, only to have them fail. The heat sinking is just not there. Be careful when using any of the supplies at their top ratings. If you need to use one at rated, then put a good fan on the heat sink. 73 K1NR __ 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] [P3] Beta 1.08 bug?
I was experimenting with moving the VFO A frequency to the left side of the display for PSK (a mode I don't normally use) and think I found a bug. I set the span to 4 kHz, and the left side of the display shows the correct VFO A frequency, 14070.0, and the right side correctly shows 14074.0, but the center shows 14070.0 instead of 14072.2. I saved a screenshot of the display with P3 Utility in case anyone wants to see it. Jim N7US __ 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] P3 Wanted
Probably a pipe dream, but anybody got a P3 they want to part with ? Other than Elecraft.. 73's Chuck W6RD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Beta 1.08 bug?
Hi Jim, I set my P3 Span at 4KHz and set the rig frequency at 14.070 and I get different results: Left : 14.068.00 Center: 14.070.00 Right : 14.072.00 What am I missing in your post? 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 3 Jul 2011 20:43:34 -0500, Jim McDonald j...@n7us.net wrote: I was experimenting with moving the VFO A frequency to the left side of the display for PSK (a mode I don't normally use) and think I found a bug. I set the span to 4 kHz, and the left side of the display shows the correct VFO A frequency, 14070.0, and the right side correctly shows 14074.0, but the center shows 14070.0 instead of 14072.2. I saved a screenshot of the display with P3 Utility in case anyone wants to see it. Jim N7US __ 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
