Re: [Elecraft] Heathkit Ham Products
And at the other extreme... I wouldn't mind seeing a vacuum tube rig kit. Have seen a couple of offerings by others but they don't seem to be available. Guess it is not practical. 73, Drew AF2Z On Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:47:44 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: >Actually, I see the future of ham radio to be more computer-centric. To heck >with these big outboard boxes with hard dials, etc. Yeah, I love handling a >radio, but it's starting to make less and less sense to duplicate >functionality that could be handled in a PC/laptop (except for the tx, of >course). > >- >Costa Rica Blog __ 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] XG3 RTTY Send
Group, Does anyone have the series of commands that are necessary to send a test RTTY message from the XG3? I wasn't having much success on my reading of the instructions in the manual. Roger K8RS __ 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] Build, Rescue, or Service your Elecraft?
Hello, Have you always wanted an Elecraft? A KX1, K1, K2, K3, whatever? I build them all! See what my clients have said about my construction and service work at http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 Visit my website at http://WilcoxEngineering.com for more details, including photos of some of my Elecraft projects. In addition to Elecraft, I build radios by Small Wonder Labs and keyer products by K1EL. Cheers, 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 __ 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 Subreceiver
Boy, I absolutely love the 2nd receiver along with the P3 for working split! Just worked the OJ0X Market Reef DXpedition on 15 meters. 2 minutes listening to learn where in the "UP" scheme they were listening and got 'em on the third call. Their signal was only running S3 to S4 but still no problem working them. Wonder if they're using K3's there, anyone know? Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] RTTY with the XG3
Does anyone have the series of commands that puts the XG3 in RTTY mode and sends an RYRY test message? My attempts to follow the manual instructions have failed so far. Roger K8RS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] RTTY with the XG3
Hi Roger,
Here are the pages from the XG3 manual (11-13) that describe the use of the
CW/RTTY sender:
RTTY Sender
Starting with version 1.14, the XG3 contains a Morse code and RTTY sender
with memory function. The Morse code sender can be adjusted for WPM (words
per minute), and the memory can hold up to 60 characters. Meta-characters
can be embedded in the memory string and can be used to change the mode to
RTTY, introduce pauses, turn the carrier on or off, repeat the entire string
and perform other functions. The XG3 will save the prior output state and
restore it after sending the sequence. A convenient way to enter serial
commands is to use the XG3 Utility’s Command Tester (far right tab). After
upgrading to version 1.14, you may need to re-enter any programmed sweeps.
For RTTY, the standard of 170 Hz FSK at 45.45 baud is implemented, with the
space frequency 170 Hz below the mark frequency. The mark frequency is the
current output frequency of the XG3.
The complete set of Morse Memory meta-characters are listed below:
Morse Memory Meta-characters
{ - turn on RTTY mode, characters following will be transmitted in
RTTY
} - turn on CW mode, characters following will be transmitted in CW
~nn - send RTTY diddles (LTRS) for nn seconds (00 to 99) (RTTY only)
\n - send LF (RTTY only)
\r - send CR (RTTY only)
\b - send BELL (RTTY only)
\ - sends the character following the ‘\’ without translation. i.e.
\$ or \#
[nn - changes wpm to nn (05 to 50) (CW only)
^n - set level to n (0 = 0 dBm, 1 = -33, 2 = -73, 3 = -107)
:nn - turn carrier on for nn seconds (00 to 99)
$nn - pauses for nn seconds (00 to 99)
|nn - recall band/memory nn (0 to 11)
# - repeat entire sequence
_ - space
Supported Morse Characters
Letters: A-Z
Numbers: 0-9
Punctuation: . / ? @
Special: * = SK, + = AR, - = BK, _ = word space
Automatic power down is disabled during Morse memory transmission.
Meta-characters only work with the Morse memory.
All serial commands must be terminated with a semi-colon ( ; ).
WM[,character string…..]
programs the Morse/RTTY Memory
Fills the Morse Memory with the string following the command. Up to 60
characters total may be entered. Entering WM without any arguments
displays the current contents.
SendWM,de_w1aw_*;
XG3:nothing
Send: WM;
XG3:WM,de_w1aw_*;
W[,character,string,…..]
sends the character string or Morse Memory
The character string will be sent out. If no character string is specified,
the contents of the Morse memory will be sent.
SendW,rig_is_xg3_de_W1AW_73_*;
XG3:nothing
Send the Morse memory:
Send: W;
XG3:nothing
RT,character_string,….
immediately sends the character string using RTTY
To embed a space, use the ‘_’ (underscore) character, \n for LF, \r for CR
etc.
Send: RT,\r\n_rig_is_xg3_de_W1AW_73;
XG3:nothing
WP[,wpm]
sets/views the Morse word per minute rate (wpm)
The XG3 can send Morse code at a rate of between roughly 5 and 50 words per
minute (wpm).
SendWP,25;
XG3:nothing
Send: WP;
XG3:WP,25;
PF,01[,mode]
sets/views the programmable function mode
PF1 can run either a programmed sweep (mode=00) or send the Morse code
memory (mode=01).
Set PF1 to send the Morse memory
Send: PF,01,01;
XG3: nothing
Send PF,01;
XG3: PF,01,01;
Morse/RTTY Memory Examples
Use the XG3 Utility’s Command Tester (far right tab) to enter these
commands:
WM,^0de_w1aw:10^1:10^2:10*$60#;
Changes the level to 0 dBm, then sends ‘de w1aw’, sends carrier at 0 dBm for
10 seconds, then
changes the level to -33 dBm, sends carrier for 10 seconds, changes level to
-73 dBm, sends carrier for 10 seconds, sends SK, pauses silent for 60
seconds and repeats indefinitely.
WM,{RYRYRYRYRYRY~05#;
Changes to RTTY output mode, sends RY 6 times, then sends diddles for 5
seconds and repeats indefinitely.
WM,{\n\rRIG_IS_XG3$03}de_w1aw#;
Changes to RTTY and sends LF,CR then “RIG_IS_XG3” , then waits 3 seconds,
changes to CW and sends “de w1aw” and then repeats.
WM,{QTH_IS_APTOS_CA\#95001_#;
Here is an example of using the ‘\’ character to embed a # in the message,
while the # on the end signals repeat message.
WM,[13de_w1aw:03[20de_w1aw:03[30de_w1aw:03[40de_w1aw:03#;
Changes WPM to 13 and sends ‘de w1aw’ followed by 5 seconds of carrier, then
changes to 20 wpm and sends the same message, then 5 seconds of carrier,
then changes to 30 wpm, …… then 40 wpm.
Set up the PF1 key for Morse memory sending:
PF,01,01; configure PF1 to send Morse memory.
To play the memory, either hold down the Band+/PF1 key or send S,01; over
the serial port.
You can also call me at Elecraft (831-763-4211 ext 122) if you need
additional help.
73,
Paul
K8RS wrote:
>
> Does anyone have the
[Elecraft] KPA500 - Z-Bracket Assembly Question
Finally getting started on Serial 366. Got to page 22 - attaching the Z-bracket to the heat sink. Using the 5/16" flat head screws all of the screws bottom out before the bracket is tight against the heat sink. Has anyone else seen this? I did double check the screw length. I don't think the bracket should be loose. I have seen an email to support but thought I would check the group. Thanks Bob W6VY __ 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] RTTY shifts other than 170 Hz?
Can the K3 receive (or transmit) RTTY shifts other than 170 Hz? 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] Transverter + K3 power problem
Hi all, I discover a problem using a external transverter with the K3 - this machine is going to cost me nerves ! I use a external transverter for 144 MHz using XVTR out/in break out BNC. When I'm in ssb mode and push xmit "without connected any microphone" my transverter shows power up to his max. of 60w. When I switch K3 monitor on -> level 50 there is a noise like a motor from a driving car. So there must be Pout from K3. Also I can't regulate the power on the K3 for driving the transverter. Same is in DATA-A mode. In FM mode this effect is not there. I checked all I could in the config menu but did not any fault setting. Any help on this strange problem ? best regards Erwin/DK5EW - eMail ist virenfrei. Von AVG überprüft - www.avg.de Version: 10.0.1410 / Virendatenbank: 1520/3912 - Ausgabedatum: 22.09.2011 __ 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] RTTY shifts other than 170 Hz?
Jim, If you are using DATA A submode, the K3 will receive and transmit whatever shift the software you are using is capable of. As far as I know, the FSK and AFSK data submodes have only 170 Hz shift. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/22/2011 3:53 PM, Jim McDonald wrote: > Can the K3 receive (or transmit) RTTY shifts other than 170 Hz? > > __ 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] MCU 4.42 Beta Firmware
Thankyou for the links regarding NR. I hope possibly in future firmware updates that a signal selection scale will provide more bleed-through at the -1 setting, allowing for a less distorted starting point with better/more audio level. In addition hopefully the comparison signal selection process algorithms can be improved to better discern noise against audio. After a year with the K3 and experimenting with settings I am happy with the K3 as I have learnt to deal with various signals on various bands. I quite often have local op's telling me they could not hear the station I was talking too. For me having both the 2.1 and 1.8 k 8 pole filters is a plus and I usually listen between 1.8 to 2.1 k width. I use AGC threshold at 8 and slope 0. RX Eq set to N1EU pink noise roll-off settings (red). Some time ago I listened to a USA 40m net on a noisy band. I went through every NR combination with 6-1 giving the relatively best result for NR settings. Then I turned off the NR and turned on the ATT (RF gain already back to 2 o'clock) and what a difference. The noise had become suppressed and transparent, and every weak signal was copied with good clarity compared with the best NR setting I could find, which still sounded like mush in comparison. So I learned using ATT was the way to go. The K3 obviously has plenty of sensitivity to spare. It just makes me wonder how Yaesu's DNR works etc, as it seems very effective without the same issues. Maybe they use a different method? Adrian ... vk4tux __ 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 front panel only
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - Z-Bracket Assembly Question
Yes, I had this same issue building SN401. I just used some spare shorter screws to attach the bracket. - 73, Stan - KR7C -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Z-Bracket-Assembly-Question-tp6821078p6822015.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] RTTY shifts other than 170 Hz?
More information on shifts other than 170 Hz -- Joe Subich responded to me privately (I am not certain why he did not copy the list), pointing out that the AFSK submode also can handle any shift sent by the software -- as long as the Dual PB filter is not in use. Obviously, the K3 decode and display in the VFO B area will not work well with anything other than a 170 Hz shift. Joe also mentioned the need for steps to center the tone(s) in the IF passband - I quote: "It will be necessary to adjust the DSP "width" and Mark to center the tones in the IF passband (e.g., it is often best to select MARK=1445 so FC is close to 1500 Hz particularly for wide shifts in LSB/AFSK A mode)." 73, Don W3FPR On 9/22/2011 4:15 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Jim, > > If you are using DATA A submode, the K3 will receive and transmit > whatever shift the software you are using is capable of. > As far as I know, the FSK and AFSK data submodes have only 170 Hz shift. > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 9/22/2011 3:53 PM, Jim McDonald wrote: >> Can the K3 receive (or transmit) RTTY shifts other than 170 Hz? >> >> > __ > 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 - temporary switch lockup
Just before today's practice session for CQWW RTTY, the front panel switches on my K3 s/n 993 stopped working. I first noticed that the xmit/tune button didn't work. Then I found none of the other buttons would work either. I turned the rig off, and back on again. The POWER switch worked, but none of the other buttons worked. I then updated all the firmware, using the newest K3 Utility. I was only one or two FW revisions behind. The buttons still wouldn't work. I tried to do a switch test, but the menu/config button didn't work either, so I couldn't get into config. I saved the configuration. I tried to do an EE INIT, but the shift/lo button wasn't working either, so the EE INIT failed. I kept floundering around, pushing buttons, and then everything started working again. This was one minute before the practice session, and the rig worked fine during practice. Even when the buttons weren't working, the rig transmitted and received fine. Any ideas what could have caused all this, or what corrective/preventative actions to take? Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ __ 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 ?
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[Elecraft] KPA500 ?
My KPA500 will be delivered tomorrow. what i need to know is that I plain to run it on 240 v... what plug if any comes with it? Ed K7WIA -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-tp6822209p6822209.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] Subject: Re: K3 and Remoterig
Wayne, I ran into an application that may relate to remote operations of the K3. Not exactly sure what the definitiion of "remote" means as you are using it. I have a situation where I need to control the K3 VFO in Tx from another program (actually is a digital mode) and suspect that there would be a way using the serial I/F. The sw I am using displays 90-KHz of bandwidth from a LP-PAN connected to the K3 and decodes all JT-65 signals in the bw. The software enables one to click on a particular frequency to transmit. I'm pretty sure that the sw has not been set up to talk to a K3. Most are using a special SDR called the WSE. The K3 VFO is set on the mid-freq of the 90-KHz band for Rx (easily done manually), but to change freq for transmit some kind of remote connection is needed as the sw automatically controls Rx/Tx switching via RTS or DTR lines. This is in the DATA mode, of course. The sw is MAP65 by Joe Taylor, K1JT and becoming very popular for eme. This may require a collaboration between the K3 remote sw and MAP65. I am not a sw designer or even a programmer so excuse the naiveness of my question (getting my feet wet without boots). I assume that programs like HRD do not currently have the ability to control the K3. 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 == BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-QRT, 1296-?, 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] KPA500 ?
See page 4 of the manual. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 9/22/2011 22:40, K7WIA wrote: > My KPA500 will be delivered tomorrow. > what i need to know is that I plain to run it on 240 v... what plug if any > comes with it? > Ed K7WIA > - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1410 / Virus Database: 1520/3912 - Release Date: 09/22/11 __ 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] KPA500 ?
I got a couple of very nice power cords for a local colleague and me at good prices from http://www.cables.com/Products/NEMA-6-15P-to-IEC320-C13---15A---10-Feet__C13 615P-10.aspx I think I got this info from AD5X. There are several lengths available, I chose 10 feet. 6 might have been enough. I believe the amplifier comes with a cord for 110VAC. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K7WIA Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 3:40 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 ? My KPA500 will be delivered tomorrow. what i need to know is that I plain to run it on 240 v... what plug if any comes with it? Ed K7WIA -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-tp6822209p6822209.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] KPA500 ?
TNX For the replysI'm off to Lowes to get a plug. Ed K7WIA -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-tp6822209p6822230.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 on 2m with an amp
I am contemplating adding the KXV144 module to my K3. Since it is rated at 10 watts, it seems that an amplifier is needed. One that I am looking at and checking depth in the piggy bank is the Tokyo High Power 350. Has anyone used this amp with the K3? And if so how did it go? And is there another amp in the similar power output that is worth looking at? Jim/N1NK K3, KPA500, P3, etc __ 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 AF Play over air...
Can anyone tell me how you can playback the K3's DVR AF Play file over the air? Also when using AF REC and recording a short received clip of audio and then going to play it back there is a large empty spot (after playing it) and it eventually plays a previous audio clip following the one that was just recorded. Is this the way it's supposed to work? Thank you, 73's Michael n2zdb __ 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 - Wandering Baseline
I thought I had this figured out and solved. That I have not solved it does not surprise me, I'm fairly old and this *has* occurred once or twice before. Every now and then, generally more "then" than "now," the baseline on my P3 sort of wanders upwards. Sometimes it's on the left, sometimes it is on the right, sometimes [not so often], it's the entire baseline. It goes up maybe 1/3 of the screen [I usually have the waterfall turned off, I can't see it, long story], and it moves around vertically, not fast, but not slow either [being a retired engineer, I like to be precise]. The band noise and signals seem to ignore this, they just appear on the elevated baseline as if they didn't know, which I suspect they don't. If, when this is happening, I place my hand on the top of the P3, the baseline returns to where it should be and stays there like a chastised 4 year old, with about the same attention span. I have grounded the P3 to my single point ground [a wide copper strap along the back of the shelf and "grounded" straight down to the ground], I've moved the rig power supply [FT-1030A] away, and I've shut the KPA500 [about 10 inches underneath] off with no change. I actually don't mind putting my hand on it to fix it, I've banged radios and moved stuff in magic ways for 50+ years to solve problems, but I'm just curious. My P3 is powered from the K3. Has anyone else seen this? I haven't yet tried "hand on side of P3," tonight if the baseline wanders. 73, Fred K6DGW - 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] P3 - Wandering Baseline
Fred. Check the coax between the K3 and the P3. I think you will find the problem solution there. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/22/2011 8:09 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > I thought I had this figured out and solved. That I have not solved it > does not surprise me, I'm fairly old and this *has* occurred once or > twice before. > > Every now and then, generally more "then" than "now," the baseline on my > P3 sort of wanders upwards. Sometimes it's on the left, sometimes it is > on the right, sometimes [not so often], it's the entire baseline. It > goes up maybe 1/3 of the screen [I usually have the waterfall turned > off, I can't see it, long story], and it moves around vertically, not > fast, but not slow either [being a retired engineer, I like to be precise]. > > The band noise and signals seem to ignore this, they just appear on the > elevated baseline as if they didn't know, which I suspect they don't. > If, when this is happening, I place my hand on the top of the P3, the > baseline returns to where it should be and stays there like a chastised > 4 year old, with about the same attention span. > > I have grounded the P3 to my single point ground [a wide copper strap > along the back of the shelf and "grounded" straight down to the ground], > I've moved the rig power supply [FT-1030A] away, and I've shut the > KPA500 [about 10 inches underneath] off with no change. > > I actually don't mind putting my hand on it to fix it, I've banged > radios and moved stuff in magic ways for 50+ years to solve problems, > but I'm just curious. My P3 is powered from the K3. Has anyone else > seen this? I haven't yet tried "hand on side of P3," tonight if the > baseline wanders. > > __ 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] KRC2 and Win7
Is anyone running the KRC2 with Windows 7, 64 bit? I'm just trying to get this system off the ground and having little luck. I'm using a PCIe to serial card. The Downloader program will return the version number (1.5) from the KRC2, but that is all. The Utility will sometimes return the version number, but then immediately gives the "KRC2 not found" message. Using a USB to serial convertor returns an "Invalid Port" message. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Chuck NN7U -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KRC2-and-Win7-tp6823041p6823041.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
