Re: [Elecraft] RX I/Q output planned or thought about for the K3/P3?
Geoff, I suppose the thing I'm trying to get at is a direct I/Q line from the K3... Whether a software update is possible to add this to the current Stereo Line-Out jack (on the back of the K3) or not. At present, there simply *is no hardware* capable of providing a direct I/Q output to the stereo line out jack. Line Out audio is 0 Hz based following the main/sub RX. I doubt the K3 has enough processing power to do a separate 15 KHz to 6 KHz I/Q conversion and even if it did the output bandwidth would be severely limited by the 1st IF (roofing) filters. The P3 certainly has no provision for separate I/Q audio output. Other than the display. the entire P3 electronics would need to be duplicated to generate an I/Q output otherwise the audio (if it could be extracted from the P3 and there is no DAC to do so)would be limited to the span and resolution of the P3 display. As Tony has suggested, the proper way to get wideband I/Q audio from the K3 is by use of a SoftRock with Clifton Labs isolation amplifier or an LP-Pan connected to the K3's wideband IF output. Other solutions would essentially be reinventing the Softrock or LP-Pan and any USB based solution would likely be limited to a 48 KHz sample rate if it used one of the commercial USB sound chips. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/9/2012 12:03 AM, Geoff Wolf AB3LS wrote: Tony, Yes I am aware of Softrock and LP-Pan, as well as a whole slew of other SDRs you could use with the K3's Buffered IF Output. I suppose the thing I'm trying to get at is a direct I/Q line from the K3... Whether a software update is possible to add this to the current Stereo Line-Out jack (on the back of the K3) or not. 73 DE AB3LS On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 11:31 PM, Tony Estepestept...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 10:14 PM, Geoff Wolf AB3LS liltechdud...@gmail.comwrote: way to get I/Q data to a computer from ...an extra module? = Well Geoff, one way is to use a Softrock-IF (a kit, available from KB9YIG for less than 30 bucks); another way is to use an LP-Pan (available from http://www.telepostinc.com/LP-PAN.html). The LP-Pan costs way more but has better dynamic range and other fancy features; nonetheless the little Softrock is a dynamite piece of engineering and does a great job. In either case you will get much better results by adding an outboard sound card instead of your computer's on-board card. I use an EMU0202, no longer made, but others are good too. You take IF out of the back of the K3 and feed the Softrock or LP-Pan, and get I-Q out. Tony KT0NY -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RX I/Q output planned or thought about for the K3/P3?
Thanks for the input guys. I wanted to see if this was possible. Oh well. I'll go look at the Softrock again. 73 DE AB3LS On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 2:03 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: Geoff, I suppose the thing I'm trying to get at is a direct I/Q line from the K3... Whether a software update is possible to add this to the current Stereo Line-Out jack (on the back of the K3) or not. At present, there simply *is no hardware* capable of providing a direct I/Q output to the stereo line out jack. Line Out audio is 0 Hz based following the main/sub RX. I doubt the K3 has enough processing power to do a separate 15 KHz to 6 KHz I/Q conversion and even if it did the output bandwidth would be severely limited by the 1st IF (roofing) filters. The P3 certainly has no provision for separate I/Q audio output. Other than the display. the entire P3 electronics would need to be duplicated to generate an I/Q output otherwise the audio (if it could be extracted from the P3 and there is no DAC to do so)would be limited to the span and resolution of the P3 display. As Tony has suggested, the proper way to get wideband I/Q audio from the K3 is by use of a SoftRock with Clifton Labs isolation amplifier or an LP-Pan connected to the K3's wideband IF output. Other solutions would essentially be reinventing the Softrock or LP-Pan and any USB based solution would likely be limited to a 48 KHz sample rate if it used one of the commercial USB sound chips. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/9/2012 12:03 AM, Geoff Wolf AB3LS wrote: Tony, Yes I am aware of Softrock and LP-Pan, as well as a whole slew of other SDRs you could use with the K3's Buffered IF Output. I suppose the thing I'm trying to get at is a direct I/Q line from the K3... Whether a software update is possible to add this to the current Stereo Line-Out jack (on the back of the K3) or not. 73 DE AB3LS On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 11:31 PM, Tony Estepestept...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 10:14 PM, Geoff Wolf AB3LS liltechdud...@gmail.com**wrote: way to get I/Q data to a computer from ...an extra module? = Well Geoff, one way is to use a Softrock-IF (a kit, available from KB9YIG for less than 30 bucks); another way is to use an LP-Pan (available from http://www.telepostinc.com/LP-**PAN.htmlhttp://www.telepostinc.com/LP-PAN.html). The LP-Pan costs way more but has better dynamic range and other fancy features; nonetheless the little Softrock is a dynamite piece of engineering and does a great job. In either case you will get much better results by adding an outboard sound card instead of your computer's on-board card. I use an EMU0202, no longer made, but others are good too. You take IF out of the back of the K3 and feed the Softrock or LP-Pan, and get I-Q out. Tony KT0NY -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/**facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 __**__**__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/**mailman/listinfo/elecrafthttp://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htmhttp://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net 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/elecrafthttp://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htmhttp://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net 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] RX I/Q output planned or thought about for the K3/P3?
Geoff, This topic was kicked around about two years ago and basically Elecraft said it they had no plans to provide access to the IQ ckts in the K3. I'm not sure if there may be future plans to add this for the P3? Since there is no hardware path then no firmware upgrade can switch it to a connector. I would have loved direct digital access to the IQ ckts instead of buying two LP-Pan, which duplicate the IQ mixers in the K3 but provide base-band audio output for connection thru a soundcard. I modified my K3 sub-receiver to breakout the 1st IF so I could connect a LP-Pan to it, as well. From the two LP-Pan I connect a four-port soundcard (M-audio Delta-44) for running dual-receive diversity reception on Linrad SDR sw. If I only want to use one receiver, I bought the emu0202 soundcard, since it can do 192-KHz bandwidth. I bought the LP-Pan used for about half-price and also the emu0202. I found the Delta-44 cheap on Amazon.com. I document all this here: http://www.kl7uw.com/LINRAD.htm Its an unfinished project at this time. 73, Ed - KL7UW --- Date: Wed, 9 May 2012 00:03:01 -0400 From: Geoff Wolf AB3LS liltechdud...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RX I/Q output planned or thought about for the K3/P3? To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: cacnp6jqshu05cy0qslefr_qt05chro-al079rmjlre6z4iz...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Tony, Yes I am aware of Softrock and LP-Pan, as well as a whole slew of other SDRs you could use with the K3's Buffered IF Output. I suppose the thing I'm trying to get at is a direct I/Q line from the K3... Whether a software update is possible to add this to the current Stereo Line-Out jack (on the back of the K3) or not. 73 DE AB3LS 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 Kits made by KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com/kits.htm == __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Connecting my Elecraft K3 to a Drake L-7 amp.
Jerry - The VOX connector is the transmit enable connection (PTT). The AGC connection is for rigs that accept external ALC, and may not be needed with the K3. Normal drive for full output is when 240 mA of grid current is indicated when fully loaded. Use the SSB setting on the plate switch for both CW and SSB. The lower voltage / lower power setting is from when we were limited to 1000 watts CW input, 2000 watts PEP for SSB. The amp will make about 1300 watts (low bands) to 900 or 1000 watts (10 meters) if you have good tubes. Simple adjustment procedure: watch the power output, tune for max using the plate and load controls. The panel markings will get you close enough to start. Recheck the grid drive to make sure you are not exceeding 240 mA and you are good to go. Both the tubes and the power supply are very forgiving, so temporary overloads will be well tolerated.I have used both the L7 and its earlier cousin, the L4B, for many years,. and never had a problem, even when running full-blast key-down modes like RTTY. You may wish to make a mod to the fan circuit to keep the blower turning about half-speed at all times, instead of depending on the thermal relay to start the fan when the amp is getting too hot. Simply wire a 300-ohm / 25-watt resistor across the thermal switch to accomplish this. The fan will still go to full speed if needed, but mush less often, and the amp will last much longer. Be sure to observe normal safety precautions when working inside the cabinet - disconnect the power completely, both from the wall outlet and the PS from the amp, including the HV connection before opening the cabinet. - Jim, KL7CC . Jerry Dwyer wrote: I just got a good deal on a very clean Drake L-7 amp (2- 3-500Z tubes). I was hoping someone might know how to connect them together. The amp has the normal RF in and out connectors. It also has two rca connectors, one says VOX and the other says AGC. Thanks for any help Jerry - NF9L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Portable Antennas (near end fed)
What I particularly like about the near end fed is that you are more in control of the local stray capacitances and such like and you only need one slender wire in the sky. I wrote a power point on the subject which needs a bit of massage but I can send it to you for interest. 73 David G3UNA On 09/05/2012 07:32, Stephen Prior wrote: David Many thanks for those references. I'm pleased that my longtime belief that you simply cannot get away without a counterpoise, even a 'counterpoise of sorts' has been confirmed. I really must subscribe to QEX. 73 Stephen G4SJP On Wednesday, 9 May 2012, David Cutter wrote: There are some great resources out there: I'm surprised no-one has mentioned the near end-fed QEX articles written by Ron W6WO or AA5TB http://www.aa5tb.com/efha.html or W8JI http://www.w8ji.com/end-fed_1_2_wave_matching_system_end%20feed.htm David G3UNA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net javascript:; This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Sent from Gmail Mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: Kenwood's new rig?
Regardless of how well it performs, a lot of people will want it for the number of front panel controls. This must be a new record! 73, Henry - K4TMC -Original Message- From: Bob K6UJ k...@pacbell.net To: Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, May 8, 2012 10:43 pm Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Kenwood's new rig? Yes Kenwoods new TS-990S is expected to be unveiled at Dayton. A picture and information about the TS-990S is on the on the back of the June 2012 QST http://qrper.com/2012/05/kenwood-publishes-first-photo-of-the-kenwood-ts-990s/ (If interested in discussing further, there is a Yahoo group for the 990 now. ) 73, Bob K6UJ On May 8, 2012, at 7:19 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: TS-990S - To be unveiled at Dayton? http://www.cqdx.ru/ham/new-equipment/ts-990_picture/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: Kenwood's new rig?
I had to count the controls 4 times! I 'think' there are 140 individual controls on there - and that’s before we get to the menus There used to be a Phillips ad on UK TV, where the buyer was only interest in the stereo system if it had lots of 'Functions' ! 73 de David, M0XDF On 9 May 2012, at 10:43, k4...@aol.com wrote: Regardless of how well it performs, a lot of people will want it for the number of front panel controls. This must be a new record! http://qrper.com/2012/05/kenwood-publishes-first-photo-of-the-kenwood-ts-990s/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Fw: OT: Kenwood's new rig?
without Rob Sherwood stamp nobody will spend big $$$ for colored displays. So far nobody knows what is ethernet port is doing...web server? sip+codec? or just firmware upgrade. Also why 2 USB's...is one possible to be used for a keyboard? Hopefully next week we'll have some answers VE3GNO Daniel From: k4...@aol.com k4...@aol.com To: k...@pacbell.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 5:43:47 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Kenwood's new rig? Regardless of how well it performs, a lot of people will want it for the number of front panel controls. This must be a new record! 73, Henry - K4TMC -Original Message- From: Bob K6UJ k...@pacbell.net To: Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, May 8, 2012 10:43 pm Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Kenwood's new rig? Yes Kenwoods new TS-990S is expected to be unveiled at Dayton. A picture and information about the TS-990S is on the on the back of the June 2012 QST http://qrper.com/2012/05/kenwood-publishes-first-photo-of-the-kenwood-ts-990s/ (If interested in discussing further, there is a Yahoo group for the 990 now. ) 73, Bob K6UJ On May 8, 2012, at 7:19 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: TS-990S - To be unveiled at Dayton? http://www.cqdx.ru/ham/new-equipment/ts-990_picture/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: Kenwood's new rig?
I was just counting the buttons and dial on the front of my FTDX-5000MP a total of 89. If you include the scope and speakers there are adjustments for both with them add 5 more. For the life of me I can't think of a need for any more buttons than what are on this radio. Once the radio has been setup the first time and the EQ setup for your voice and perimeters set I think I have been into the menus maybe 2 dozen times in 2 years. One bad thing about the Kenwood is the buttons are very small on the Yaesu much larger I have big fingers it would be a problem for me. But to stick another 50 buttons on the front of my radio I would have never bought it. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of k4...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 4:44 AM To: k...@pacbell.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Kenwood's new rig? Regardless of how well it performs, a lot of people will want it for the number of front panel controls. This must be a new record! 73, Henry - K4TMC -Original Message- From: Bob K6UJ k...@pacbell.net To: Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, May 8, 2012 10:43 pm Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Kenwood's new rig? Yes Kenwoods new TS-990S is expected to be unveiled at Dayton. A picture and information about the TS-990S is on the on the back of the June 2012 QST http://qrper.com/2012/05/kenwood-publishes-first-photo-of-the-kenwood-ts-990 s/ (If interested in discussing further, there is a Yahoo group for the 990 now. ) 73, Bob K6UJ On May 8, 2012, at 7:19 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: TS-990S - To be unveiled at Dayton? http://www.cqdx.ru/ham/new-equipment/ts-990_picture/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2425/4987 - Release Date: 05/09/12 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Fw: OT: Kenwood's new rig?
* On 2012 09 May 05:28 -0500, VE3GNO Daniel wrote: without Rob Sherwood stamp nobody will spend big $$$ for colored displays. I beg to differ. I have seen plenty of postings that indicate a fair number are wanting a high end Kenwood for their shack and I think plenty will plunk down a deposit next weekend even though it is still almost sight unseen. It's almost comical reading the various forums where there seems to be a thought of anything but a K3 amongst some. I have no doubt that Kenwood will sell plenty '990s just as they have '590s. Not to be snide, but the picture made me think I was looking at an Icom! So far nobody knows what is ethernet port is doing...web server? sip+codec? or just firmware upgrade. Also why 2 USB's...is one possible to be used for a keyboard? Hopefully next week we'll have some answers Apparently there won't be a real box to play with. From what I've read the disply will be a mock-up with no elecronics inside. Of course, that information is a few weeks old by this point. 73, de Nate, N0NB -- 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] Portable Antennas (Is there an easy button?)
Indeed AA5TB EHFA's web page was an eye opener for me. I've since studied the PAR (LNR) multi-band (40, 20 and 10) EFHW product with particular focus on the transformer box. http://www.hamradio.me/antennas/lnr-precision-ef-102040mkii-examination.html http://www.hamradio.me/antennas/lnr-precision-ef-102040mkii-test-data.html Of particular note are the resistance tests showing the wideband nature of the standalone matchbox to function from 60m to 10m with no tuning. This is not to imply, however, the matchbox/wire combo is multi-band. This clever little matchbox seems like an easy button. With that in mind, can anyone report what happens when the K2 (or any Elecraft) antenna tuner attempts to drive something like the LNR 40/20/10 matchbox/wire combo on some other frequency? Thanks. John, kx4o On 5/9/12 2:49 AM, David Cutter wrote: There are some great resources out there: I'm surprised no-one has mentioned the near end-fed QEX articles written by Ron W6WO or AA5TBhttp://www.aa5tb.com/efha.html or W8JI http://www.w8ji.com/end-fed_1_2_wave_matching_system_end%20feed.htm David G3UNA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Connecting my Elecraft K3 to a Drake L-7 amp.
Is he going to need a relay buffer such as the ARB-704 with that amp? Dave wo2x -Original Message- From: Jim Wiley Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 3:54 AM To: Jerry Dwyer Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Connecting my Elecraft K3 to a Drake L-7 amp. Jerry - The VOX connector is the transmit enable connection (PTT). The AGC connection is for rigs that accept external ALC, and may not be needed with the K3. Normal drive for full output is when 240 mA of grid current is indicated when fully loaded. Use the SSB setting on the plate switch for both CW and SSB. The lower voltage / lower power setting is from when we were limited to 1000 watts CW input, 2000 watts PEP for SSB. The amp will make about 1300 watts (low bands) to 900 or 1000 watts (10 meters) if you have good tubes. Simple adjustment procedure: watch the power output, tune for max using the plate and load controls. The panel markings will get you close enough to start. Recheck the grid drive to make sure you are not exceeding 240 mA and you are good to go. Both the tubes and the power supply are very forgiving, so temporary overloads will be well tolerated.I have used both the L7 and its earlier cousin, the L4B, for many years,. and never had a problem, even when running full-blast key-down modes like RTTY. You may wish to make a mod to the fan circuit to keep the blower turning about half-speed at all times, instead of depending on the thermal relay to start the fan when the amp is getting too hot. Simply wire a 300-ohm / 25-watt resistor across the thermal switch to accomplish this. The fan will still go to full speed if needed, but mush less often, and the amp will last much longer. Be sure to observe normal safety precautions when working inside the cabinet - disconnect the power completely, both from the wall outlet and the PS from the amp, including the HV connection before opening the cabinet. - Jim, KL7CC . Jerry Dwyer wrote: I just got a good deal on a very clean Drake L-7 amp (2- 3-500Z tubes). I was hoping someone might know how to connect them together. The amp has the normal RF in and out connectors. It also has two rca connectors, one says VOX and the other says AGC. Thanks for any help Jerry - NF9L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Fw: OT: Kenwood's new rig?
I have to agree with you Nate, I love my Elecraft k3 but I also love my TS2000 and have always had a high regard for Kenwood, they have not made much in the way of rubbish over the years. I suspect there is plenty of room the market for high end Kenwood, particularly if they can do the CAT stuff as well as the TS2000, Roger VK3ADE -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Nate Bargmann Sent: Wednesday, 9 May 2012 21:05 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fw: OT: Kenwood's new rig? * On 2012 09 May 05:28 -0500, VE3GNO Daniel wrote: without Rob Sherwood stamp nobody will spend big $$$ for colored displays. I beg to differ. I have seen plenty of postings that indicate a fair number are wanting a high end Kenwood for their shack and I think plenty will plunk down a deposit next weekend even though it is still almost sight unseen. It's almost comical reading the various forums where there seems to be a thought of anything but a K3 amongst some. I have no doubt that Kenwood will sell plenty '990s just as they have '590s. Not to be snide, but the picture made me think I was looking at an Icom! So far nobody knows what is ethernet port is doing...web server? sip+codec? or just firmware upgrade. Also why 2 USB's...is one possible to be used for a keyboard? Hopefully next week we'll have some answers Apparently there won't be a real box to play with. From what I've read the disply will be a mock-up with no elecronics inside. Of course, that information is a few weeks old by this point. 73, de Nate, N0NB -- 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 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Connecting my Elecraft K3 to a Drake L-7 amp.
Hi Jerry, You can place an external fan on top of the power supply also. It became very very hot in extreme conditions. 73, Jorge CX6VM/CW5W -Mensaje original- De: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] En nombre de Jim Wiley Enviado el: Miércoles, 09 de Mayo de 2012 04:55 a.m. Para: Jerry Dwyer CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Asunto: Re: [Elecraft] Connecting my Elecraft K3 to a Drake L-7 amp. Jerry - The VOX connector is the transmit enable connection (PTT). The AGC connection is for rigs that accept external ALC, and may not be needed with the K3. Normal drive for full output is when 240 mA of grid current is indicated when fully loaded. Use the SSB setting on the plate switch for both CW and SSB. The lower voltage / lower power setting is from when we were limited to 1000 watts CW input, 2000 watts PEP for SSB. The amp will make about 1300 watts (low bands) to 900 or 1000 watts (10 meters) if you have good tubes. Simple adjustment procedure: watch the power output, tune for max using the plate and load controls. The panel markings will get you close enough to start. Recheck the grid drive to make sure you are not exceeding 240 mA and you are good to go. Both the tubes and the power supply are very forgiving, so temporary overloads will be well tolerated.I have used both the L7 and its earlier cousin, the L4B, for many years,. and never had a problem, even when running full-blast key-down modes like RTTY. You may wish to make a mod to the fan circuit to keep the blower turning about half-speed at all times, instead of depending on the thermal relay to start the fan when the amp is getting too hot. Simply wire a 300-ohm / 25-watt resistor across the thermal switch to accomplish this. The fan will still go to full speed if needed, but mush less often, and the amp will last much longer. Be sure to observe normal safety precautions when working inside the cabinet - disconnect the power completely, both from the wall outlet and the PS from the amp, including the HV connection before opening the cabinet. - Jim, KL7CC . Jerry Dwyer wrote: I just got a good deal on a very clean Drake L-7 amp (2- 3-500Z tubes). I was hoping someone might know how to connect them together. The amp has the normal RF in and out connectors. It also has two rca connectors, one says VOX and the other says AGC. Thanks for any help Jerry - NF9L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Connecting my Elecraft K3 to a Drake L-7 amp.
No. Definitely not. But he might need to set TX DLY to 20. That delays the start of RF a little to give the relay in the amp time to close. Symptom that it needs that adjustment is a little arc or spitting when the first bit of RF is generated. My L4B was doing that, and after moving TX DLY to a value of 20 it was ok. Using an external relay makes matters worse. Rick K2XT Is he going to need a relay buffer such as the ARB-704 with that amp? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Fw: OT: Kenwood's new rig?
Your correct to this point it's still vapor ware no published findings or even FCC approval yet. I also think that QST and Sherwood's reports will make or break this radio as they have with all other high end radios. The first reports will be published in Japan well ahead of here like the Yaesu one's did with the 5000 4 mo before here. I will be compared to the FT-5000, K3, and Flex 5000 pretty much in that order in rankings as they are published and see where it falls. As we all know it has a tough row to hoe with that lineup and those who do purchase we will see if they sell them as quickly as they have the TS-590s which I have seen even cheaper than a used TS-2000. Numbers change almost daily in the radio market what was on top one day could fall the next just one of those facts will look forward to see the numbers on the 990. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Nate Bargmann Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 6:05 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fw: OT: Kenwood's new rig? * On 2012 09 May 05:28 -0500, VE3GNO Daniel wrote: without Rob Sherwood stamp nobody will spend big $$$ for colored displays. I beg to differ. I have seen plenty of postings that indicate a fair number are wanting a high end Kenwood for their shack and I think plenty will plunk down a deposit next weekend even though it is still almost sight unseen. It's almost comical reading the various forums where there seems to be a thought of anything but a K3 amongst some. I have no doubt that Kenwood will sell plenty '990s just as they have '590s. Not to be snide, but the picture made me think I was looking at an Icom! So far nobody knows what is ethernet port is doing...web server? sip+codec? or just firmware upgrade. Also why 2 USB's...is one possible to be used for a keyboard? Hopefully next week we'll have some answers Apparently there won't be a real box to play with. From what I've read the disply will be a mock-up with no elecronics inside. Of course, that information is a few weeks old by this point. 73, de Nate, N0NB -- 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2425/4987 - Release Date: 05/09/12 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: Kenwood's new rig?
Jezzcrazzzy world...more buttons means more performance loool. What's next 3D LCD display with espresso machine build in the radio? Don't wanna go more with paranoia...but I don't resist...a little blue ray recorder maybe :-))) Let me tell you guys, something that none of the big 3's K,Y,I won't be ever able to offer us...customer support like Elecraft...regardless how many bags of buttons and to go further with confessions, that's why I stick with Elecraft VE3GNO Daniel From: Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com To: k4...@aol.com; k...@pacbell.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 6:43:58 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Kenwood's new rig? I was just counting the buttons and dial on the front of my FTDX-5000MP a total of 89. If you include the scope and speakers there are adjustments for both with them add 5 more. For the life of me I can't think of a need for any more buttons than what are on this radio. Once the radio has been setup the first time and the EQ setup for your voice and perimeters set I think I have been into the menus maybe 2 dozen times in 2 years. One bad thing about the Kenwood is the buttons are very small on the Yaesu much larger I have big fingers it would be a problem for me. But to stick another 50 buttons on the front of my radio I would have never bought it. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of k4...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 4:44 AM To: k...@pacbell.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Kenwood's new rig? Regardless of how well it performs, a lot of people will want it for the number of front panel controls. This must be a new record! 73, Henry - K4TMC -Original Message- From: Bob K6UJ k...@pacbell.net To: Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, May 8, 2012 10:43 pm Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Kenwood's new rig? Yes Kenwoods new TS-990S is expected to be unveiled at Dayton. A picture and information about the TS-990S is on the on the back of the June 2012 QST http://qrper.com/2012/05/kenwood-publishes-first-photo-of-the-kenwood-ts-990 s/ (If interested in discussing further, there is a Yahoo group for the 990 now. ) 73, Bob K6UJ On May 8, 2012, at 7:19 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: TS-990S - To be unveiled at Dayton? http://www.cqdx.ru/ham/new-equipment/ts-990_picture/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2425/4987 - Release Date: 05/09/12 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RX I/Q output planned or thought about for the K3/P3?
Geoff; As far as I know, the K3 is NOT an SDR. (Search the Elecraft web site for better information; If it were an SDR, I am very sure that the folks at Elecraft would be very sure to mention this.) The KX3 is reported to be an SDR, and is, per the block diagram. I am also very interested in an easy way to get a version of PowerSDR to operate with the KX3's I/Q outputs. This is a very new field for a lot of folks, and so there will be a learning curve. But the results are well worth the effort. (Me, I'm fighting mirror images on some apps, using a low-cost SDR RX..!) 73;-Mike-KØJTA On 5/8/12 10:14 PM, Geoff Wolf AB3LS wrote: I've done a little searching. (snip) Since the K3 is an SDR and the P3 is an SDR, I imagine there has to be a way to get I/Q data to a computer from either of them, either through a software update or an extra module. Am I right? Is anything like this planned? 73 DE AB3LS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: Kenwood's new rig?
Looking at the TS990s it seems I have set up my K3 band buttons in a sequence that could not be more different (vertical columns, high freq to low, WARC bands segregated in righthand column; though 6m is the same button on both...). Not sure I could get used to the sequence on the TS-990, so guess I'll stick with my K3, hahah.. I think they have jumped the shark with these 100+ button rigs. At this point if the legends on my K3 controls disappeared I would hardly miss them. Not sure I'd ever reach that level of operational ease with one of these button farm rigs. It would be nice to have a built-in PSU, but that feature doesn't matter much with stationary rigs that aren't going to budge from the time they are unpacked to the time they are traded. A built-in PS would be a lot more appealing in a grab-and-go portable rig. 73, Drew AF2Z On Wed, 09 May 2012 05:06:00 -0700 (PDT), VE3GNO Daniel wrote: Jezzcrazzzy world...more buttons means more performance loool. What's next 3D LCD display with espresso machine build in the radio? Don't wanna go more with paranoia...but I don't resist...a little blue ray recorder maybe :-))) Let me tell you guys, something that none of the big 3's K,Y,I won't be ever able to offer us...customer support like Elecraft...regardless how many bags of buttons and to go further with confessions, that's why I stick with Elecraft VE3GNO Daniel __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Connecting my Elecraft K3 to a Drake L-7 amp.
The AGC is an input for letting the transceiver control the output power of the L7 which you don't need if you adjust your transceiver to a low output suitable for driving the L7. The VOX is the keying control for the amp. Pull low (ground) to transmit. Chuck, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles BMWMOA #224 From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of Jerry Dwyer [jdw...@ptsnetwork.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 12:55 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Connecting my Elecraft K3 to a Drake L-7 amp. I just got a good deal on a very clean Drake L-7 amp (2- 3-500Z tubes). I was hoping someone might know how to connect them together. The amp has the normal RF in and out connectors. It also has two rca connectors, one says VOX and the other says AGC. Thanks for any help Jerry - NF9L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Connecting my Elecraft K3 to a Drake L-7 amp.
The AGC connection is an OUTPUT from the amp to the transceiver, not an input. Its purpose is to lower the gain, and thus the power output from the exciter when the amp is overdriven. On the L4B / L7 series amplifiers, the way to set it to adjust the amp for max output, then back of the AGC / ALC adjustment control until the amp just begins to reduce power. However, as several have said, it may not be needed when driving the amp with a K3. The operator can see in an instant which way the control works by rotating it from one limit to the other, and then adjusting it as per the first sentence of this paragraph. . Some on the air checking, as well as using a scope to monitor the transmitted output waveform will help the operator determine whether or not AGC / ALC is needed. - Jim, KL7CC hawley, charles j jr wrote: The AGC is an input for letting the transceiver control the output power of the L7 which you don't need if you adjust your transceiver to a low output suitable for driving the L7. The VOX is the keying control for the amp. Pull low (ground) to transmit. Chuck, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles BMWMOA #224 From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of Jerry Dwyer [jdw...@ptsnetwork.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 12:55 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Connecting my Elecraft K3 to a Drake L-7 amp. I just got a good deal on a very clean Drake L-7 amp (2- 3-500Z tubes). I was hoping someone might know how to connect them together. The amp has the normal RF in and out connectors. It also has two rca connectors, one says VOX and the other says AGC. Thanks for any help Jerry - NF9L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] VE7CC Cluster
Anybody besides me having trouble pulling up the VE7CC DX cluster this morning Dave W7AQK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] VE7CC Cluster
yep. Maybe maintenance or something. On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 8:37 AM, Dyarnes w7...@cox.net wrote: Anybody besides me having trouble pulling up the VE7CC DX cluster this morning Dave W7AQK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RX I/Q output planned or thought about for the K3/P3?
The folks at Elecraft *have* mentioned this - they have often made reference to it as an SDR - not that it really matters to me one way or the other. Art - N4PJ On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 9:01 AM, Mike Schwendeman m...@s3com.net wrote: Geoff; As far as I know, the K3 is NOT an SDR. (Search the Elecraft web site for better information; If it were an SDR, I am very sure that the folks at Elecraft would be very sure to mention this.) The KX3 is reported to be an SDR, and is, per the block diagram. I am also very interested in an easy way to get a version of PowerSDR to operate with the KX3's I/Q outputs. This is a very new field for a lot of folks, and so there will be a learning curve. But the results are well worth the effort. (Me, I'm fighting mirror images on some apps, using a low-cost SDR RX..!) 73;-Mike-KØJTA On 5/8/12 10:14 PM, Geoff Wolf AB3LS wrote: I've done a little searching. (snip) Since the K3 is an SDR and the P3 is an SDR, I imagine there has to be a way to get I/Q data to a computer from either of them, either through a software update or an extra module. Am I right? Is anything like this planned? 73 DE AB3LS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] VE7CC Cluster
My wife and I have both been having problems. Course, we're in the same household :) Art - N4PJ (and Marsha, in absentia, N4BU) On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 9:37 AM, Dyarnes w7...@cox.net wrote: Anybody besides me having trouble pulling up the VE7CC DX cluster this morning Dave W7AQK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RX I/Q output planned or thought about for the K3/P3?
The hardware is not there to do what you wish. It would take a hardware mod and there is little space for that. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/9/2012 12:03 AM, Geoff Wolf AB3LS wrote: Tony, Yes I am aware of Softrock and LP-Pan, as well as a whole slew of other SDRs you could use with the K3's Buffered IF Output. I suppose the thing I'm trying to get at is a direct I/Q line from the K3... Whether a software update is possible to add this to the current Stereo Line-Out jack (on the back of the K3) or not. 73 DE AB3LS On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 11:31 PM, Tony Estepestept...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 10:14 PM, Geoff Wolf AB3LS liltechdud...@gmail.comwrote: way to get I/Q data to a computer from ...an extra module? = Well Geoff, one way is to use a Softrock-IF (a kit, available from KB9YIG for less than 30 bucks); another way is to use an LP-Pan (available from http://www.telepostinc.com/LP-PAN.html). The LP-Pan costs way more but has better dynamic range and other fancy features; nonetheless the little Softrock is a dynamite piece of engineering and does a great job. In either case you will get much better results by adding an outboard sound card instead of your computer's on-board card. I use an EMU0202, no longer made, but others are good too. You take IF out of the back of the K3 and feed the Softrock or LP-Pan, and get I-Q out. Tony KT0NY -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: Kenwood's new rig?
Comes with a case of contact cleaner, right? 73, de Jim KG0KP - Original Message - From: David Ferrington, M0XDF m0...@alphadene.co.uk To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 4:59 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Kenwood's new rig? I had to count the controls 4 times! I 'think' there are 140 individual controls on there - and that’s before we get to the menus There used to be a Phillips ad on UK TV, where the buyer was only interest in the stereo system if it had lots of 'Functions' ! 73 de David, M0XDF On 9 May 2012, at 10:43, k4...@aol.com wrote: Regardless of how well it performs, a lot of people will want it for the number of front panel controls. This must be a new record! http://qrper.com/2012/05/kenwood-publishes-first-photo-of-the-kenwood-ts-990s/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Fw: OT: Kenwood's new rig?
Guys, I want to ring the bell to ham comunity abt new fancy radios with LED/OLED displays. In the last half year or so I've seen on FT5K forum lots of people complaining abt OLED display failure and I owne one...that scare me a lot. Being involved in RD for over 20 years mostly in enterprise telecom I've notticed in the last year a massive invation of consumer grade components into the enterprise/professional grade equipement. Starting with near suicide initiative BYOD (bring your own crappy device at work) an going forward with cost reduction lifecycle- a mandatory step in any lifecycle product, the MTBF of most critical components, like displays, encoders, mechanical components, start falling down dramatically. When you spend few hundred bucks for a smartphone that anyway sooner or later in max 2 years you'll change it is not so severe but when you spend 5K+++ for a radio and after 2 years your displays are going down and guess what? that display is already obsolate part that scares me a lot. I am so happy the K3 does NOT have any tft/lcd/led display build in and I hope the next K line generation will avoid this big mistake of embedding displays in the radio and will stay like this. Just my 2 cents regarding new fancy color tv transceiver from kenwood. I have a strange feeling that we won't see aging this new transceivers generation on our desk and will become a consumer product like a coffee maker or toasterso sad VE3GNO Daniel From: Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com To: 'Nate Bargmann' n...@n0nb.us; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 7:47:39 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fw: OT: Kenwood's new rig? Your correct to this point it's still vapor ware no published findings or even FCC approval yet. I also think that QST and Sherwood's reports will make or break this radio as they have with all other high end radios. The first reports will be published in Japan well ahead of here like the Yaesu one's did with the 5000 4 mo before here. I will be compared to the FT-5000, K3, and Flex 5000 pretty much in that order in rankings as they are published and see where it falls. As we all know it has a tough row to hoe with that lineup and those who do purchase we will see if they sell them as quickly as they have the TS-590s which I have seen even cheaper than a used TS-2000. Numbers change almost daily in the radio market what was on top one day could fall the next just one of those facts will look forward to see the numbers on the 990. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Nate Bargmann Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 6:05 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fw: OT: Kenwood's new rig? * On 2012 09 May 05:28 -0500, VE3GNO Daniel wrote: without Rob Sherwood stamp nobody will spend big $$$ for colored displays. I beg to differ. I have seen plenty of postings that indicate a fair number are wanting a high end Kenwood for their shack and I think plenty will plunk down a deposit next weekend even though it is still almost sight unseen. It's almost comical reading the various forums where there seems to be a thought of anything but a K3 amongst some. I have no doubt that Kenwood will sell plenty '990s just as they have '590s. Not to be snide, but the picture made me think I was looking at an Icom! So far nobody knows what is ethernet port is doing...web server? sip+codec? or just firmware upgrade. Also why 2 USB's...is one possible to be used for a keyboard? Hopefully next week we'll have some answers Apparently there won't be a real box to play with. From what I've read the disply will be a mock-up with no elecronics inside. Of course, that information is a few weeks old by this point. 73, de Nate, N0NB -- 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2425/4987 - Release Date: 05/09/12 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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:
Re: [Elecraft] VE7CC Cluster
Same thing here. Paul W2LE On 5/9/2012 09:37, Dyarnes wrote: Anybody besides me having trouble pulling up the VE7CC DX cluster this morning Dave W7AQK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RX I/Q output planned or thought about for the K3/P3?
The K3 *is* an SDR as long as one defines an SDR to be a radio whose functions are defined by software (firmware). If your view of SDR is a radio that must connect to a computer soundcard, then the K3 will not qualify because the computer is inside the K3 in the form of dedicated processors. Any radio that uses DSP for modulation, demodulation and filtering (plus other things like NR and NB) is an SDR as far as I am concerned - as long as the software to do those functions can be changed. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/9/2012 9:52 AM, Arthur Burke wrote: The folks at Elecraft *have* mentioned this - they have often made reference to it as an SDR - not that it really matters to me one way or the other. Art - N4PJ On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 9:01 AM, Mike Schwendemanm...@s3com.net wrote: Geoff; As far as I know, the K3 is NOT an SDR. (Search the Elecraft web site for better information; If it were an SDR, I am very sure that the folks at Elecraft would be very sure to mention this.) The KX3 is reported to be an SDR, and is, per the block diagram. I am also very interested in an easy way to get a version of PowerSDR to operate with the KX3's I/Q outputs. This is a very new field for a lot of folks, and so there will be a learning curve. But the results are well worth the effort. (Me, I'm fighting mirror images on some apps, using a low-cost SDR RX..!) 73;-Mike-KØJTA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] VE7CC Cluster
Yes - nothing here since 1103Z. 73, Doug VE3MV - Original Message - From: Dyarnes w7...@cox.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 9:37 AM Subject: [Elecraft] VE7CC Cluster Anybody besides me having trouble pulling up the VE7CC DX cluster this morning Dave W7AQK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RX I/Q output planned or thought about for the K3/P3?
If you decide to use the KX3's I/Q output, be sure that the 2.5mm plug's 'shoulder' doesn't interfere with the top cover. There is a cutout for the RX I/Q jack but it's not designed for Radio Shack adapters (too wide). Some molded cables also have this problem. HDSDR works fine with the KX3, using the I/Q output. You'll want to add some isolation though. The KX3 doesn't have its own isolation transformers because of mechanical design constraints. With the K3, isolation is built-in. FWIW, both radios are SDRs, their behavior being completely dictated by loadable software. Without software, both rigs are very robust hardware platforms, but a bit lacking in functionality 73, matt W6NIA KX3 #6 K3 #24 On Wed, 09 May 2012 08:01:05 -0500, you wrote: Geoff; As far as I know, the K3 is NOT an SDR. (Search the Elecraft web site for better information; If it were an SDR, I am very sure that the folks at Elecraft would be very sure to mention this.) The KX3 is reported to be an SDR, and is, per the block diagram. I am also very interested in an easy way to get a version of PowerSDR to operate with the KX3's I/Q outputs. This is a very new field for a lot of folks, and so there will be a learning curve. But the results are well worth the effort. (Me, I'm fighting mirror images on some apps, using a low-cost SDR RX..!) 73;-Mike-KØJTA On 5/8/12 10:14 PM, Geoff Wolf AB3LS wrote: I've done a little searching. (snip) Since the K3 is an SDR and the P3 is an SDR, I imagine there has to be a way to get I/Q data to a computer from either of them, either through a software update or an extra module. Am I right? Is anything like this planned? 73 DE AB3LS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RX I/Q output planned or thought about for the K3/P3?
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Re: [Elecraft] VE7CC Cluster
If you are pull up one of the others. This is why we have other nodes. Mike W0MU W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 5/9/2012 7:37 AM, Dyarnes wrote: Anybody besides me having trouble pulling up the VE7CC DX cluster this morning Dave W7AQK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Portable Antennas (Is there an easy button?)
Howdy John: I use the PAR 40/20/10 for my field ops...I loaded this antenna up on 15M using the KAT2 tuner in my K2 and worked some DX with it. It loaded up easily and seemed to perform OK on 15Mso I guess it is possible. 73, Joe W2KJ I QRP, therefore I am Indeed AA5TB EHFA's web page was an eye opener for me. I've since studied the PAR (LNR) multi-band (40, 20 and 10) EFHW product with particular focus on the transformer box. http://www.hamradio.me/antennas/lnr-precision-ef-102040mkii-examination.html http://www.hamradio.me/antennas/lnr-precision-ef-102040mkii-test-data.html Of particular note are the resistance tests showing the wideband nature of the standalone matchbox to function from 60m to 10m with no tuning. This is not to imply, however, the matchbox/wire combo is multi-band. This clever little matchbox seems like an easy button. With that in mind, can anyone report what happens when the K2 (or any Elecraft) antenna tuner attempts to drive something like the LNR 40/20/10 matchbox/wire combo on some other frequency? Thanks. John, kx4o __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Fw: OT: Kenwood's new rig?
Well 26 months and still counting and not a single glitch with my FT-5000, never know about tomorrow. But that can happen with a Rolls Royce or a Volkswagen. I don't care what it is components fail all radios can have that faults no one's left out in that either. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of VE3GNO Daniel Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 9:05 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fw: OT: Kenwood's new rig? Guys, I want to ring the bell to ham comunity abt new fancy radios with LED/OLED displays. In the last half year or so I've seen on FT5K forum lots of people complaining abt OLED display failure and I owne one...that scare me a lot. Being involved in RD for over 20 years mostly in enterprise telecom I've notticed in the last year a massive invation of consumer grade components into the enterprise/professional grade equipement. Starting with near suicide initiative BYOD (bring your own crappy device at work) an going forward with cost reduction lifecycle- a mandatory step in any lifecycle product, the MTBF of most critical components, like displays, encoders, mechanical components, start falling down dramatically. When you spend few hundred bucks for a smartphone that anyway sooner or later in max 2 years you'll change it is not so severe but when you spend 5K+++ for a radio and after 2 years your displays are going down and guess what? that display is already obsolate part that scares me a lot. I am so happy the K3 does NOT have any tft/lcd/led display build in and I hope the next K line generation will avoid this big mistake of embedding displays in the radio and will stay like this. Just my 2 cents regarding new fancy color tv transceiver from kenwood. I have a strange feeling that we won't see aging this new transceivers generation on our desk and will become a consumer product like a coffee maker or toasterso sad VE3GNO Daniel From: Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com To: 'Nate Bargmann' n...@n0nb.us; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 7:47:39 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fw: OT: Kenwood's new rig? Your correct to this point it's still vapor ware no published findings or even FCC approval yet. I also think that QST and Sherwood's reports will make or break this radio as they have with all other high end radios. The first reports will be published in Japan well ahead of here like the Yaesu one's did with the 5000 4 mo before here. I will be compared to the FT-5000, K3, and Flex 5000 pretty much in that order in rankings as they are published and see where it falls. As we all know it has a tough row to hoe with that lineup and those who do purchase we will see if they sell them as quickly as they have the TS-590s which I have seen even cheaper than a used TS-2000. Numbers change almost daily in the radio market what was on top one day could fall the next just one of those facts will look forward to see the numbers on the 990. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Nate Bargmann Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 6:05 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fw: OT: Kenwood's new rig? * On 2012 09 May 05:28 -0500, VE3GNO Daniel wrote: without Rob Sherwood stamp nobody will spend big $$$ for colored displays. I beg to differ. I have seen plenty of postings that indicate a fair number are wanting a high end Kenwood for their shack and I think plenty will plunk down a deposit next weekend even though it is still almost sight unseen. It's almost comical reading the various forums where there seems to be a thought of anything but a K3 amongst some. I have no doubt that Kenwood will sell plenty '990s just as they have '590s. Not to be snide, but the picture made me think I was looking at an Icom! So far nobody knows what is ethernet port is doing...web server? sip+codec? or just firmware upgrade. Also why 2 USB's...is one possible to be used for a keyboard? Hopefully next week we'll have some answers Apparently there won't be a real box to play with. From what I've read the disply will be a mock-up with no elecronics inside. Of course, that information is a few weeks old by this point. 73, de Nate, N0NB -- 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2425/4987 -
Re: [Elecraft] RX I/Q output planned or thought about for the K3/P3?
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Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters
Have you emailed or called Elecraft directly to see if they already have a set up version that fits Thailand? Seems like a question for the factory not the list. Their factory configuration set up program might be able to turn off 6m. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/8/2012 2:10 PM, ussv dharma wrote: I am moving to HS0...they do not allow K3 import because it has 6 meters (not allowed in thailand). Is there a way to eliminate 6 meters from my K3 so I can try to get it type accepted? They do allow the K2. If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're headed!! Susan Meckley, Skipper W7KFI-mm AFA9SM USSV DHARMA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 LiNiCo 12v 3.6 Ah Battery Pack
This battery has 16.8V max, well too much for 12V devices. There options. 1. Charge this battery to 15V max accepting lower charge. 2. Use 3 pcs battery accepting lower power. I use similar for K2, with good life but lower power. 3. Use LiFePO3 that seems to be safer but heavier and have nearly flat discharge curve of around 12V. Also it can be charged by normal chargers for 12V lead acid batteries. I bought 12V 20A unit from battery space (now around $140) and it works very well. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-LiNiCo-12v-3-6-Ah-Battery-Pack-tp7540114p7543225.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] RX I/Q output planned or thought about for the K3/P3?
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Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters
Depending on how thorough the screening is, it might also suffice to disable 6m in the config menu. -Matt NQ6N On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 8:01 AM, Tom Azlin N4ZPT t...@n4zpt.org wrote: Have you emailed or called Elecraft directly to see if they already have a set up version that fits Thailand? Seems like a question for the factory not the list. Their factory configuration set up program might be able to turn off 6m. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/8/2012 2:10 PM, ussv dharma wrote: I am moving to HS0...they do not allow K3 import because it has 6 meters (not allowed in thailand). Is there a way to eliminate 6 meters from my K3 so I can try to get it type accepted? They do allow the K2. If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're headed!! Susan Meckley, Skipper W7KFI-mm AFA9SM USSV DHARMA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RX I/Q output planned or thought about for the K3/P3?
FOURTH try… (!!) This time, I have copied the text, and placed it into a text editor. I converted (saved it as) a plain TEXT DOCUMENT. (Maybe some formatting has entered..?) I have also removed all TABS, which were in the previous attempts. I am making this latest attempt on a different machine, different OS, etc. Mike KØJTA The THird try below was sent my be at 10:17 AM, central time. == Third try... (Still am puzzled by my two previous attempts that showed that I had posted, but there was no content.) Art, I am CC'ing this to you, also; Can you identify my error, please? (Thank you.) -Mike- KØJTA === (The following was sent by me at about 0936, my time) = Hmmm For some reason, the TEXT of this email (sent at my time of 09:23 AM) was not viewable on the Elecraft reflector. (!) I will trim a bit off, and see if this helps. -Mike- KØJTA On 5/9/12 9:23 AM, Mike Schwendeman wrote: Hi, Art; I may be wrong on this, but I have (in the past) looked at each and every page on the Elecraft web site, looking for SDR and defined and the like. I was unable to locate these (or similar) terms. Had I missed a page? I am ASSUMING that the good folks at Elecraft would be extremely happy to use the coveted SDR term in the description of the K3. Yet, I have missed it, if it is there. To me, the K3 is not an SDR for so many reasons, to be GENTLY honest. The KX3 is an SDR, per the block diagram, however. -Mike- On 5/9/12 8:52 AM, Arthur Burke wrote: The folks at Elecraft *have* mentioned this - they have often made reference to it as an SDR - not that it really matters to me one way or the other. Art - N4PJ On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 9:01 AM, Mike Schwendeman m...@s3com.net wrote: Geoff; As far as I know, the K3 is NOT an SDR... (Snipped) ... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 AGC improvements (MCU rev 4.50 / DSP 2.74)
Hi Guys, Is any new alpha fw version? I was looking into my yesterday emails but could't find it, I am still on 4.50/2.74. Anything new? VE3GNO Daniel From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 10:59:37 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC improvements (MCU rev 4.50 / DSP 2.74) Just a reminder: There will be further improved K3 firmware available later today. It will allow NR and autonotch at all settings, and will fix the audio-dropout problem some have reported. Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RX I/Q output planned or thought about for the K3/P3?
Wow... That was easy, right? It turns out that I had sent the email as usual, formatted as auto detect. It turns out that some recipients are able to deal with the auto term easier than others. (I don't know what else to say. I am active on other groups...) Well, so be it. Lesson learned by me. This email ( as was my past one) is now solidly ASSIGNED to be PLAIN TEXT ONLY, per the settings in my Thunderbird email application on my MacBook AIR. (So, we shall see if even THIS one will pass the test.) Very sorry for my past failed attempts. I am happy to learn of the needs of this reflector. I am still puzzled that the very FIRST reply had gone through all right; -Perhaps there was a precedent set by my action of the reply of the (already formatted) content of the reflector. Tank you for your collective tolerance. 73;-Mike-KØJTA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 AGC improvements (MCU rev 4.50 / DSP 2.74)
Still testing. Wayne On May 9, 2012, at 8:42 AM, VE3GNO Daniel wrote: Hi Guys, Is any new alpha fw version? I was looking into my yesterday emails but could't find it, I am still on 4.50/2.74. Anything new? VE3GNO Daniel From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 10:59:37 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC improvements (MCU rev 4.50 / DSP 2.74) Just a reminder: There will be further improved K3 firmware available later today. It will allow NR and autonotch at all settings, and will fix the audio-dropout problem some have reported. Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 LiNiCo 12v 3.6 Ah Battery Pack
This looks like an interesting battery pack. www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170794794136ssPageName=ADME:B:WNAFP:US:1123 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] RX I/Q output planned or thought about for the K3/P3?
Mike, The software used for the Elecraft reflector strips HTML. Thus if your e-mail program is configured to send HTML only, the message will be blank. To answer your question: I may be wrong on this, but I have (in the past) looked at each and every page on the Elecraft web site, looking for SDR and defined and the like. I was unable to locate these (or similar) terms. Had I missed a page? While Elecraft do not specifically state the K3 is an SDR on the web site, Eric, Wayne and Lyle have all referred to it as such on the reflector. The definition of software defined radio as given at Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software-defined_radio) is: A software-defined radio system, or SDR, is a radio communication system where components that have been typically implemented in hardware (e.g. mixers, filters, amplifiers, modulators/demodulators, detectors, etc.) are instead implemented by means of software on a personal computer or embedded computing devices.[1] While the concept of SDR is not new, the rapidly evolving capabilities of digital electronics render practical many processes which used to be only theoretically possible. While there are SDRs that use a minimum of dedicated RF hardware with most of the control and processing preformed by *software* running on a general purpose processor (e.g, IBM PC or Macintosh) platform, an SDR may also be implemented by running code on a dedicated processor in the device (e.g. Elecraft K3, or any other transceiver that can be significantly modified by uploading new firmware). There is currently no commercially manufactured amateur HF rig that is 100% SDR. Every one, from the Flex-5000 to KX3 uses a different mix of dedicated hardware and processor based functions. However, nearly every transceiver currently offered contains some decree of SDR elements. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/9/2012 11:30 AM, Mike Schwendeman wrote: FOURTH try… (!!) This time, I have copied the text, and placed it into a text editor. I converted (saved it as) a plain TEXT DOCUMENT. (Maybe some formatting has entered..?) I have also removed all TABS, which were in the previous attempts. I am making this latest attempt on a different machine, different OS, etc. Mike KØJTA The THird try below was sent my be at 10:17 AM, central time. == Third try... (Still am puzzled by my two previous attempts that showed that I had posted, but there was no content.) Art, I am CC'ing this to you, also; Can you identify my error, please? (Thank you.) -Mike- KØJTA === (The following was sent by me at about 0936, my time) = Hmmm For some reason, the TEXT of this email (sent at my time of 09:23 AM) was not viewable on the Elecraft reflector. (!) I will trim a bit off, and see if this helps. -Mike- KØJTA On 5/9/12 9:23 AM, Mike Schwendeman wrote: Hi, Art; I may be wrong on this, but I have (in the past) looked at each and every page on the Elecraft web site, looking for SDR and defined and the like. I was unable to locate these (or similar) terms. Had I missed a page? I am ASSUMING that the good folks at Elecraft would be extremely happy to use the coveted SDR term in the description of the K3. Yet, I have missed it, if it is there. To me, the K3 is not an SDR for so many reasons, to be GENTLY honest. The KX3 is an SDR, per the block diagram, however. -Mike- On 5/9/12 8:52 AM, Arthur Burke wrote: The folks at Elecraft *have* mentioned this - they have often made reference to it as an SDR - not that it really matters to me one way or the other. Art - N4PJ On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 9:01 AM, Mike Schwendeman m...@s3com.net wrote: Geoff; As far as I know, the K3 is NOT an SDR... (Snipped) ... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 LiNiCo 12v 3.6 Ah Battery Pack
Phil et al : I have a couple of these Blue Li-ion batteries (a 4300 mAh and the 9800 mAh as listed) and they work ok, although it is my gut feeling is that the capacity is somewhat overstated. The supplied charger is dumb (I think it is just a cheap switching supply) so it appears that the overcharge protection circuitry in the battery is relied on to prevent overcharging. Some folks on the NA SOTA list have claimed that these batteries don't seem to last very long. I have been using mine for about a year with no issues. For the cost, I have been pleased with the ones that I have purchased. The power plug is compatible with Elecraft rigs and the Li-ion chemistry stands up better in the cold than the AA NiMh batteries I was using previously to power my K1 and KX1for portable outings. Michael VE3WMB / VA2NB From: Phil Debbie Salas dpsa...@tx.rr.com Date: May 9, 2012 11:52:06 AM EDT To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 LiNiCo 12v 3.6 Ah Battery Pack This looks like an interesting battery pack. www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170794794136ssPageName=ADME:B:WNAFP:US:1123 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] New KX1 low power and 20m oscillation
Stan Gibbs wrote Don, I tried your experiment but it had no effect. I just grounded point A because it is damn hard to jumper Q7. R28 measures good and is well soldered. It has -0.25V or so on the base side and 5.5V on the other during transmit. I also tried reducing the drive pot and, while the signal definitely declined in amplitude, the sidebands were still present. Could this just be an artifact of using my K3/P3 to view the waveform? If so, why would the 40m signal be so different? Stan, Just to recap my earlier thoughts, I think your Q7 is fine, the negative voltage is a red herring. It's due to the RF that is being grounded via Q7 (its task). Do you know any other hams who might tell what their Q7 DC voltage is, from functioning rigs? I gave you mine and they match yours within a reasonable tolerance. I will see if I can get to a ham with a scope and report to you when I can, maybe this weekend. In the mean time, I'd get up a hill! 73, Ian MM0GYX -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-KX1-low-power-and-20m-oscillation-tp7531133p7543523.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] RX I/Q output planned or thought about for the K3/P3?
Mike, Use of other SDR sw with the K3 can only be implemented via using the 1st IF output to secondary SDR hardware such as SoftRock or LP-Pan that do provide interface to a computer where SDR programs like PowerSDR can be loaded. At this point it appears to me the only SDR sw that can be uploaded directly into the K3 is Elecraft's firmware. I think at the time the K3 was designed, SDR's were very new on the landscape and all of them had one large problem of lack of availalble, viable sw to run them. Elecraft wisely decided to develop the SDR sw for the K3, but failed to realize the interest there would be for running the K3 on alternative SDR programs, thus there was no external I/F provided to the IQ data stream. Apparently after the fact is hard to provide. In designing the KX3 (much later in time) Elecraft responded to the wishes of many for access to the IQ data by providing output of the baseband audio stream. Still not quite what was asked for, but very usable with several after-market SDR programs. The promise of the SDR radio is non-obsolescence thru continual ability to write updates or even new software to run the radio. The second aspect of that is the desired to run alternative SDR applications. In the competitive radio market we will see more and more SDR technology used to offer the best (and latest) features and versatility. In most SDR one sees conversion of RF to data by A/D conversion and signal processing and demod done in sw. Since the radio is essentially defined by the sw program it can be re-designed forever. Some designs use a quadrature mixer at RF before conversion to digital; some just go directly to digital and do it all under sw. To produce audio for listening to the radio a D/A conversion is performed. Soundcards provide both A/D and D/A hardware so were naturally included in early SDR design to keep costs in line. But A/D and D/A technology is progressing rapidly beyond so I would expect to see more SDR radio's that directly connect on a digital level with the computer (or have an embedded processor like the K3). 73, Ed - KL7UW - Date: Wed, 09 May 2012 08:01:05 -0500 From: Mike Schwendeman m...@s3com.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RX I/Q output planned or thought about for the K3/P3? To: elecraft posting elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: 4faa6a91.5000...@s3com.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Geoff; As far as I know, the K3 is NOT an SDR. (Search the Elecraft web site for better information; If it were an SDR, I am very sure that the folks at Elecraft would be very sure to mention this.) The KX3 is reported to be an SDR, and is, per the block diagram. I am also very interested in an easy way to get a version of PowerSDR to operate with the KX3's I/Q outputs. This is a very new field for a lot of folks, and so there will be a learning curve. But the results are well worth the effort. (Me, I'm fighting mirror images on some apps, using a low-cost SDR RX..!) 73;-Mike-K?JTA 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 Kits made by KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com/kits.htm == __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Radio Displays
I have installed a couple of radios in my cars (a Yaesu FTM-10 and an Icom 706). Both radio displays black out when I wear polaroid sunglasses. (I have also noticed that the displays on fuel station pumps black out.) It would be a good idea for designers to consider sunglasses when designing radios for mobile or portable use. I think the E-Ink technology http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eink might be a good match for radio displays. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 5/9/12 at 7:04, yo3...@yahoo.com (VE3GNO Daniel) wrote: I want to ring the bell to ham comunity abt new fancy radios with LED/OLED displays. --- Bill Frantz| The only thing we have to | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | fear is fear itself. - FDR | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | Inaugural address, 3/4/1933 | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 LiNiCo 12v 3.6 Ah Battery Pack
All batteries suffer in the cold: you pay dearly for good low temperature performance. A simple solution is to keep them close to your body, eg on your trouser waist belt. I noticed some 4300mAh AA cells, 4 in a pack for £4 in my local market. I thought I'd research it first just in case they were a scam: well, it was just the local market and I haven't seen 3000mAh. David G3UNA On 09/05/2012 16:26, Michael Babineau wrote: Phil et al : I have a couple of these Blue Li-ion batteries (a 4300 mAh and the 9800 mAh as listed) and they work ok, although it is my gut feeling is that the capacity is somewhat overstated. The supplied charger is dumb (I think it is just a cheap switching supply) so it appears that the overcharge protection circuitry in the battery is relied on to prevent overcharging. Some folks on the NA SOTA list have claimed that these batteries don't seem to last very long. I have been using mine for about a year with no issues. For the cost, I have been pleased with the ones that I have purchased. The power plug is compatible with Elecraft rigs and the Li-ion chemistry stands up better in the cold than the AA NiMh batteries I was using previously to power my K1 and KX1for portable outings. Michael VE3WMB / VA2NB From: Phil Debbie Salasdpsa...@tx.rr.com Date: May 9, 2012 11:52:06 AM EDT To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 LiNiCo 12v 3.6 Ah Battery Pack This looks like an interesting battery pack. www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170794794136ssPageName=ADME:B:WNAFP:US:1123 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 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] High sierra ads in qst
High Sierra often charges considerably more than their advertised prices the current issue of QST. They are also horribly deficient when it comes to customer servicea number of hams have voice this concern.BE CAREFUL IF YOU ORDER FROM HIGH SIERRA If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're headed!! Susan Meckley, Skipper W7KFI-mm AFA9SM USSV DHARMA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Radio Displays
I think a more practical solution is to ditch the polarized glasses. Since the LCDs work by polarizing light, the designers are stuck. I found that I either had to ditch the polarized lenses when flying or do without my GPS and other LCD readouts. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart From: Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 12:05 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Radio Displays I have installed a couple of radios in my cars (a Yaesu FTM-10 and an Icom 706). Both radio displays black out when I wear polaroid sunglasses. (I have also noticed that the displays on fuel station pumps black out.) It would be a good idea for designers to consider sunglasses when designing radios for mobile or portable use. I think the E-Ink technology http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eink might be a good match for radio displays. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 5/9/12 at 7:04, yo3...@yahoo.com (VE3GNO Daniel) wrote: I want to ring the bell to ham comunity abt new fancy radios with LED/OLED displays. --- Bill Frantz | The only thing we have to | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | fear is fear itself. - FDR | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | Inaugural address, 3/4/1933 | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Radio Displays
On 5/9/2012 10:05 AM, Bill Frantz wrote: I have installed a couple of radios in my cars (a Yaesu FTM-10 and an Icom 706). Both radio displays black out when I wear polaroid sunglasses. (I have also noticed that the displays on fuel station pumps black out.) It would be a good idea for designers to consider sunglasses when designing radios for mobile or portable use. I think the E-Ink technology http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eink might be a good match for radio displays. It would be a better idea for sunglass manufacturers to stop using cheap plastic polarizers and go back to the heavy-gradient (G-15) glass or polycarbonate that they used before the cheap stuff became available. I had a pair of Ray-Ban G-15s that lasted almost 20 years the lenses outlasted the frame. Can't find them today. --- 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] High sierra ads in qst [are just fine]
I have ordered a large number of items from High Sierra over many years. I have never been overcharged from an advertised price. Shipping has always been very fair (actual cost) and if I have a question, I submit an email with an intelligent question and always receive a fine answer. Sounds like an isolated incidence or two for reasons unknown to the rest of us. Mark - WT6P Kingman, AZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ussv dharma Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 10:24 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] High sierra ads in qst High Sierra often charges considerably more than their advertised prices the current issue of QST. They are also horribly deficient when it comes to customer servicea number of hams have voice this concern.BE CAREFUL IF YOU ORDER FROM HIGH SIERRA If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're headed!! Susan Meckley, Skipper W7KFI-mm AFA9SM USSV DHARMA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2425/4987 - Release Date: 05/09/12 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Radio Displays
Solution . . . Have your optometrist darken only the top half of your lenses. That's what you see through anyway. The bottom is used when you look down. He can also remove tint from the bottom of already darkened sun glasses. Cheaper and quicker than redesigning displays (which would probably never happen anyway). I've operated mobile HF for years with half-darkened sun glasses without squinting and without instrument clusters or radio displays blacked out. Likewise for gas pumps. And . . . you're welcome. 73, Kent K9ZTV On 5/9/2012 12:05 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: I have installed a couple of radios in my cars (a Yaesu FTM-10 and an Icom 706). Both radio displays black out when I wear polaroid sunglasses. (I have also noticed that the displays on fuel station pumps black out.) It would be a good idea for designers to consider sunglasses when designing radios for mobile or portable use. I think the E-Ink technology http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eink might be a good match for radio displays. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Radio Displays
I wonder if something's the matter with your glasses. In my experience, radios, gas stations pumps, cel phones, c. are set up to be aligned properly for viewing through polarized sunglasses. I had a pair of sun glasses made where they got the polarization 90 degrees off. Other than that they accentuated sun glare instead of attenuating it, the other clue was that gas station pumps, radio displays, and so on, were not visible without turning my head sideways. I had the maker replace the lenses with ones that were properly polarized, and all was well. 73, Wayne Conrad On 05/09/12 10:05, Bill Frantz wrote: ... Both radio displays black out when I wear polaroid sunglasses. (I have also noticed that the displays on fuel station pumps black out.) ... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] High sierra ads in qst
I sat out the last iteration of this, but I have to say that I have a hard time taking this seriously without some kind data: issue details, ultimate resolution, and similar information that would help everyone make an informed decision. So...can we get some details as to what led to these statements? Mike Alexander - N8MSA amsct...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: ussv dharma ussvdha...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 1:24:06 PM Subject: [Elecraft] High sierra ads in qst High Sierra often charges considerably more than their advertised prices the current issue of QST. They are also horribly deficient when it comes to customer servicea number of hams have voice this concern.BE CAREFUL IF YOU ORDER FROM HIGH SIERRA If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're headed!! Susan Meckley, Skipper W7KFI-mm AFA9SM USSV DHARMA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] High sierra ads in qst
The Elecraft reflector isn't the appropriate venue for complaining about other vendors' services. On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 1:24 PM, ussv dharma ussvdha...@yahoo.com wrote: High Sierra often charges considerably more than their advertised prices the current issue of QST. They are also horribly deficient when it comes to customer servicea number of hams have voice this concern.BE CAREFUL IF YOU ORDER FROM HIGH SIERRA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] High sierra ads in qst
and what does it have to do with elecraft? On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 2:31 PM, amsct...@comcast.net wrote: I sat out the last iteration of this, but I have to say that I have a hard time taking this seriously without some kind data: issue details, ultimate resolution, and similar information that would help everyone make an informed decision. So...can we get some details as to what led to these statements? Mike Alexander - N8MSA amsct...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: ussv dharma ussvdha...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 1:24:06 PM Subject: [Elecraft] High sierra ads in qst High Sierra often charges considerably more than their advertised prices the current issue of QST. They are also horribly deficient when it comes to customer servicea number of hams have voice this concern.BE CAREFUL IF YOU ORDER FROM HIGH SIERRA If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're headed!! Susan Meckley, Skipper W7KFI-mm AFA9SM USSV DHARMA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Radio Displays
What happens if you take off your polarized sunglasses and turn them 90 degrees with respect to the display? Kevin. KD5ONS On 5/9/2012 10:54 AM, WILLIS COOKE wrote: I think a more practical solution is to ditch the polarized glasses. Since the LCDs work by polarizing light, the designers are stuck. I found that I either had to ditch the polarized lenses when flying or do without my GPS and other LCD readouts. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] High sierra ads in qst
What does this have to do with Elecraft? Nothing...but I would like to at least see something substantive if this thread is going to be allowed to continue as long as the last one. Ideally, the post would have not been made here at all, perhaps would have been posted in QRZ, and with a little more information than High Sierra stinks. Mike Alexander amsct...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: John D'Ausilio jdausi...@gmail.com To: amsct...@comcast.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 3:27:55 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] High sierra ads in qst and what does it have to do with elecraft? On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 2:31 PM, amsct...@comcast.net wrote: I sat out the last iteration of this, but I have to say that I have a hard time taking this seriously without some kind data: issue details, ultimate resolution, and similar information that would help everyone make an informed decision. So...can we get some details as to what led to these statements? Mike Alexander - N8MSA amsct...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: ussv dharma ussvdha...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 1:24:06 PM Subject: [Elecraft] High sierra ads in qst High Sierra often charges considerably more than their advertised prices the current issue of QST. They are also horribly deficient when it comes to customer servicea number of hams have voice this concern.BE CAREFUL IF YOU ORDER FROM HIGH SIERRA If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're headed!! Susan Meckley, Skipper W7KFI-mm AFA9SM USSV DHARMA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] High-performance HF transceiver design: A ham's perspective
http://www.edn.com/article/521690-High_performance_HF_transceiver_design_A_ham_s_perspective.php?cid=Newsletter+-+EDN+on+Embedded+Processing Elecraft gets some good ink in this story. But for most of us it is a refresher in RF design. Good though :) 73, Kevin. KD5ONS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Radio Displays
I agree that there where many displays that go black with my polarized lenses but it seems less in recent years as I think manufacturers are realising that this is a problemI haven't tried it with my K3 yet but I don't wear sun glasses in the shack but I may need them field day. for those that drive in sunny places polarized sunglasses are far better than any tinted glasses for glare so suggesting to toss them is a not for me. David Moes VE3DVY --- Original message --- Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Radio Displays From: kevinr kev...@coho.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Wednesday, 09/05/2012 3:31 PM What happens if you take off your polarized sunglasses and turn them 90 degrees with respect to the display? Kevin. KD5ONS On 5/9/2012 10:54 AM, WILLIS COOKE wrote: I think a more practical solution is to ditch the polarized glasses. Since the LCDs work by polarizing light, the designers are stuck. I found that I either had to ditch the polarized lenses when flying or do without my GPS and other LCD readouts. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] High sierra ads in qst
How about a High Sierra reflector - not here. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of amsct...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 3:40 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] High sierra ads in qst What does this have to do with Elecraft? Nothing...but I would like to at least see something substantive if this thread is going to be allowed to continue as long as the last one. Ideally, the post would have not been made here at all, perhaps would have been posted in QRZ, and with a little more information than High Sierra stinks. Mike Alexander amsct...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: John D'Ausilio jdausi...@gmail.com To: amsct...@comcast.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 3:27:55 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] High sierra ads in qst and what does it have to do with elecraft? On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 2:31 PM, amsct...@comcast.net wrote: I sat out the last iteration of this, but I have to say that I have a hard time taking this seriously without some kind data: issue details, ultimate resolution, and similar information that would help everyone make an informed decision. So...can we get some details as to what led to these statements? Mike Alexander - N8MSA amsct...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: ussv dharma ussvdha...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 1:24:06 PM Subject: [Elecraft] High sierra ads in qst High Sierra often charges considerably more than their advertised prices the current issue of QST. They are also horribly deficient when it comes to customer servicea number of hams have voice this concern.BE CAREFUL IF YOU ORDER FROM HIGH SIERRA If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're headed!! Susan Meckley, Skipper W7KFI-mm AFA9SM USSV DHARMA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] kx1 20 meter oscillation
Stan, Before you conclude you have an oscillation on 20 meters, please make sure you are actually correctly sampling the actual output of the kx1 from the BNC antenna jack and not picking up stray signals radiated from the interior of the kx1, especially if its cover is removed. Sometimes the kx1 waveform as viewed on a oscilloscope or spectrum analyzer looks much better if correctly sampled. Put the cover on the kx1 and ground the case. Run it into a dummy load through a coax cable and a T connector. One way to sample the actual signal is to put a piece of insulated wire into the t connector (no direct electrical connection) and run this short wire and a ground to a variable or fixed pad and adjust the coupling and pad to provide a reasonable signal into your monitor receiver (say something less than about S9 + 20 db. I have also coupled a small signal to an outdoor antenna through a T connector, insulated wire dummy load, then hooked my receiver to another outdoor coax fed antenna.even if it is not a 20 meter antenna, possibly through a pad and/or receiver attenuator, and have had a good (reasonable level) signal to monitor. There are also RF sample circuits and special pads (possibly around 100dB ?) which provide the attenuation to safely and correctly sample the transmitter RF, which are probably not necessary unless you want to set up an actual means of measuring levels. Please be very careful not to couple too much signal into your K3. Probably you will need only a small amount of capacitive coupling into the T connector and can use a considerable amount of padding (try 20 to 40dB or more). Signal levels into a receiver of +10 dBm could potentially damage a receiver. Rick KL7CW KX1 # 798Palmer Alaska __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] VE7CC Cluster
It works fine here. AB2TC - Knut w0mu wrote If you are pull up one of the others. This is why we have other nodes. Mike W0MU W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 5/9/2012 7:37 AM, Dyarnes wrote: Anybody besides me having trouble pulling up the VE7CC DX cluster this morning Dave W7AQK snip -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/VE7CC-Cluster-tp7542920p7544305.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] HRD Question
Does the current free version of HRD do anything additional for the K3 than previous versions? Perhaps allow more sliders or other controls? Bill W2BLC -- IN GOD I TRUST (but, NOT a single politician) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] HRD Question
I just uploaded the new HRD and it has very few controls for the K3. In comparison, I had before a FT950 and it had probably fifty plus slider bar options. It worked real well with the 950 for basic rig control minus the fact that I never had good stable operating of DM780 which is a application freeze machine. Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On May 9, 2012, at 1:44 PM, Bill b...@w2blc.net wrote: Does the current free version of HRD do anything additional for the K3 than previous versions? Perhaps allow more sliders or other controls? Bill W2BLC -- IN GOD I TRUST (but, NOT a single politician) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Off topic. Logging programs and K3
I have been using DXBase for many years and with its apparent demise I am looking for another logging program. Preferably one that will read both VFO's when split and log them as well as spot the QSX freq in the comment section of the spot. I have looked at DXLabs, Ham Logger32. What are some of the other recommendations from you guys? Again preferably with what I said above and also with the new LOTW application format. Thank you all. Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Radio Displays
The same thing happens with my IC-7000. My next mobile rig is going to be an Elecraft KX3 - I would bet there's less chance there! I hope, I hope, I hope! Art - N4PJ On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 1:05 PM, Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com wrote: I have installed a couple of radios in my cars (a Yaesu FTM-10 and an Icom 706). Both radio displays black out when I wear polaroid sunglasses. (I have also noticed that the displays on fuel station pumps black out.) It would be a good idea for designers to consider sunglasses when designing radios for mobile or portable use. I think the E-Ink technology http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eink might be a good match for radio displays. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 5/9/12 at 7:04, yo3...@yahoo.com (VE3GNO Daniel) wrote: I want to ring the bell to ham comunity abt new fancy radios with LED/OLED displays. --- Bill Frantz| The only thing we have to | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | fear is fear itself. - FDR | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | Inaugural address, 3/4/1933 | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] HRD Question
Was it not the case that Simon sold his K3 and bought a FT950? That would explain the enhanced support for that radio. As for HRD under new ownership, I shall be interested to see what the new commercial version (due to be released at Dayton I think) will offer. I have no problem with paying for software that I believe offers value for money. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 9 May 2012 21:47, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: I just uploaded the new HRD and it has very few controls for the K3. In comparison, I had before a FT950 and it had probably fifty plus slider bar options. It worked real well with the 950 for basic rig control minus the fact that I never had good stable operating of DM780 which is a application freeze machine. Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On May 9, 2012, at 1:44 PM, Bill b...@w2blc.net wrote: Does the current free version of HRD do anything additional for the K3 than previous versions? Perhaps allow more sliders or other controls? Bill W2BLC -- IN GOD I TRUST (but, NOT a single politician) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: Kenwood's new rig?
I've been a knob, switch and button junkie from an early age, but cannot fathom how there could be 140 controls on an amateur transceiver. Not disputing your count, David, but I'd like to see a larger version of a photo of the front panel so that the function of each control can be identified. Certainly, that's more controls than on a commercial broadcast transmitter. In fact, the only piece of electronic gear that I can recall working on that had more adjustments was one channel of a redundant air traffic control radar system, with about 200. That was in my Air Force days, circa 1971-75, before solid-state replacements and computer interfaces took over. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 5/9/2012 2:59 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I had to count the controls 4 times! I 'think' there are 140 individual controls on there - and that’s before we get to the menus There used to be a Phillips ad on UK TV, where the buyer was only interest in the stereo system if it had lots of 'Functions' ! 73 de David, M0XDF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 KX1 low power and 20m oscillation
Ian, IanMW wrote Just to recap my earlier thoughts, I think your Q7 is fine, the negative voltage is a red herring. It's due to the RF that is being grounded via Q7 (its task). ... In the mean time, I'd get up a hill! Thanks for taking the time to check out your rig for comparison. Good idea to email Elecraft support. Gary's numbers were very similar to ours, so I guess the negative voltage is, as you say, a red herring (is there any other color?). If you get a chance to scope Q7's terminals, I would be very interested in the results. I finished the ATU this morning and everything seems to be working well, though the low 40m power still knaws at me. I think I'll put the sideband issue on the back burner as long as nobody reports a crappy signal. And, I'll definitely get up a hill soon! After all, the KX1 is really a sweet little rig designed just for such a purpose. Kudos to Elecraft once again! - 73, Stan - KR7C -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-KX1-low-power-and-20m-oscillation-tp7531133p7544485.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: Kenwood's new rig?
QRX 10 minutes OM, I have to adjust my TS-990 :-) Bob K6UJ On May 9, 2012, at 2:27 PM, Jim Lowman wrote: I've been a knob, switch and button junkie from an early age, but cannot fathom how there could be 140 controls on an amateur transceiver. Not disputing your count, David, but I'd like to see a larger version of a photo of the front panel so that the function of each control can be identified. Certainly, that's more controls than on a commercial broadcast transmitter. In fact, the only piece of electronic gear that I can recall working on that had more adjustments was one channel of a redundant air traffic control radar system, with about 200. That was in my Air Force days, circa 1971-75, before solid-state replacements and computer interfaces took over. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 5/9/2012 2:59 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I had to count the controls 4 times! I 'think' there are 140 individual controls on there - and that’s before we get to the menus There used to be a Phillips ad on UK TV, where the buyer was only interest in the stereo system if it had lots of 'Functions' ! 73 de David, M0XDF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Radio Displays
Please, not E-ink. It needs ambient light so if you are mobiling at night with the lights out in your mobile vehicle then you will not see the e-ink display. Also, e-ink is slow and in general, I think, the entire display must be updated to change anything which makes it a hassle for display of real-time events such as s-meter, SWR, power out, or even spectrum display. 73, phil, K7PEH PEH's iPad On May 9, 2012, at 2:17 PM, Arthur Burke aburk...@gmail.com wrote: The same thing happens with my IC-7000. My next mobile rig is going to be an Elecraft KX3 - I would bet there's less chance there! I hope, I hope, I hope! Art - N4PJ On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 1:05 PM, Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com wrote: I have installed a couple of radios in my cars (a Yaesu FTM-10 and an Icom 706). Both radio displays black out when I wear polaroid sunglasses. (I have also noticed that the displays on fuel station pumps black out.) It would be a good idea for designers to consider sunglasses when designing radios for mobile or portable use. I think the E-Ink technology http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eink might be a good match for radio displays. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 5/9/12 at 7:04, yo3...@yahoo.com (VE3GNO Daniel) wrote: I want to ring the bell to ham comunity abt new fancy radios with LED/OLED displays. --- Bill Frantz| The only thing we have to | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | fear is fear itself. - FDR | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | Inaugural address, 3/4/1933 | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] New KX1 low power and 20m oscillation
Stan, Another thing to check carefully is the 20 meter low pass filter following the DDS - L4, L5, C50, C51 and C52. Check for good soldering and proper values. Since L4 and L5 now being supplied do not fit the holes, be certain the bent under leads are not touching another solder pad or via hole. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/8/2012 10:25 PM, Stan Gibbs wrote: Don, I tried your experiment but it had no effect. I just grounded point A because it is damn hard to jumper Q7. R28 measures good and is well soldered. It has -0.25V or so on the base side and 5.5V on the other during transmit. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Off topic. Logging programs and K3
Hi Tim. I think I see your call just about every day on the DX-IS forum! Once upon a time, I also used DXBase. When I discovered DXLabs a number of years ago, I departed DXBase and started using DXLabs and have never looked back. Now a word of caution... With your experience in DXBase, the learning curve may likely be less than someone else coming in cold. There *is* a learning curve with DXLabs. The logging program is DXKeeper and it somewhat reminded me of DXBase when I first started using it. In fact, one of the major import options is to import your DXBase log. The author of DXLabs is Dave Bernstein, AA6YQ. He is something to behold. He seemingly never sleeps, runs a Yahoo forum (he and W3ZJ moderate the forum) and thinks there's no such thing as a dumb question. He is incredibly tolerant! My personal opinion is that everyone should read at least *some* of the documentation, but when he encounters the mindset of ...it's easier to come here and ask questions than it is to do research!... he's far more tolerant than I think I would be! He is a hand holder of the first order. Unless you're downright rude or nasty, Dave will work closely with you (exchanging file data if necessary) to solve problems. Dave's recommendation is to pick up on piece of the DXLabs software (there are half a dozen applications, but they're nicely managed by the Lab Launcher) and gain proficiency with it, and then pick up the next one, etc. One of the main reasons I gravitated to it and stayed there is because of its querying capability. It's an Access database and, as such, you can write SQLs and scripts - you can filter your log by date, by zone, by mobile, by individual call, by DXCC entity, the list goes on. The awards is second to none - you can track DXCC, WPX, WAZ, the CQ DX Marathon, counties, IOTA - and for the ones you want to track that are somewhat obscure, there are a number of user-defined fields. Operation with both LotW and eQSL is virtually seamless - DXKeeper can talk to your TQSL for signing data to be uploaded, do the syncing, etc. A couple of mouse clicks (after you're set up, of course) and you're off and running. I have no affiliation with DXLabs other than as a satisfied customer. There can't be any fiduciary concerns as DXLabs is free! Oh yeah, if you like, you can print QSL labels, QSL cards, numerous reports, etc. The only potential negative? Dave has a very fundamental part of the coding that works as a contest mode - that's mainly so you can create a Cabrillo file. Dave makes no bones that he doesn't intend to do contests. For those desiring a free program with excellent contesting capabilities, one need only turn to N1MM - also incredibly well supported by the author and a team of assisting programmers. There are some features of DXLabs I don't use. However, if you decide to go that route and are too shy to ask for help on the forum, I would be happy to help you in any way I can. As a basically casual contester but avid DXer (need 1 more to get on the Honor Roll) I use DXLabs mostly for tracking DXCC. But I have reasonably good experience with many facets of the software and would be happy to help, if necessary. Sincerely, Art - N4PJ On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 5:09 PM, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com wrote: I have been using DXBase for many years and with its apparent demise I am looking for another logging program. Preferably one that will read both VFO's when split and log them as well as spot the QSX freq in the comment section of the spot. I have looked at DXLabs, Ham Logger32. What are some of the other recommendations from you guys? Again preferably with what I said above and also with the new LOTW application format. Thank you all. Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Radio Displays
Rotating the polarized sunglasses 90% makes them ineffective in suppressing brilliant reflections and glare. I have never investigated how natural sunlight gets polarized, but good quality polarized sunglasses have their lens polarity set to be 90 degrees off and so block that glare. Discovered that by taking my old Polaroid sunglass off and rotating them while sitting in stopped rush-hour traffic one hot summer day :-) 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- What happens if you take off your polarized sunglasses and turn them 90 degrees with respect to the display? Kevin. KD5ONS On 5/9/2012 10:54 AM, WILLIS COOKE wrote: I think a more practical solution is to ditch the polarized glasses. Since the LCDs work by polarizing light, the designers are stuck. I found that I either had to ditch the polarized lenses when flying or do without my GPS and other LCD readouts. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 LiNiCo 12v 3.6 Ah Battery Pack
On 5/9/2012 8:17 AM, Ignacy wrote: 3. Use LiFePO3 that seems to be safer but heavier and have nearly flat discharge curve of around 12V. Also it can be charged by normal chargers for 12V lead acid batteries. I have an A123 4S1P LiFePO4 that I use with my K2. Capacity is about 4 Ah. It has a very flat discharge curve. I don't believe it is chargable with a LA charger however. I have a balancing charger that charges through the individual cell cable and plug, and I believe you really do need it. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 - 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] Radio Displays
On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 2:47 PM, dm...@nexicom.net wrote: ...polarized sunglasses are far better than any tinted glasses... Of course. The suggestion to use non-polarized was probably not serious. Still, they do make a lot of screens go black: the local ATM and my car radio are two examples. The funniest side-effect is that some women who dye their hair show up with a bizarre coif that looks as if it had been applied with a paintbrush. This adds greatly to the entertainment value of walking on a busy sidewalk. Tony KT0NY -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Radio Displays
On Wed, 9 May 2012, Tony Estep wrote: On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 2:47 PM, dm...@nexicom.net wrote: ...polarized sunglasses are far better than any tinted glasses... Of course. The suggestion to use non-polarized was probably not serious. Still, they do make a lot of screens go black: the local ATM and my car radio are two examples. Back when I worked in Japan, we'd laugh at how the cheap Taiwanese LCDs got it wrong and put their polarizers horizontal so you couldn't see things with good (polarized) sun glasses. Sounds like more people don't know what they're doing with their LCDs than before. -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - ht...@twofifty.com BSEE(6/86) + BSChem(3/95) + BAEnglish(8/95) + MSCS(8/03) + $2.50 = latte __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 LiNiCo 12v 3.6 Ah Battery Pack
On 5/9/2012 9:26 AM, Michael Babineau wrote: I have a couple of these Blue Li-ion batteries (a 4300 mAh and the 9800 mAh as listed) and they work ok, although it is my gut feeling is that the capacity is somewhat overstated. I got one of the 9800 mAh batteries on a Buy-It-Now off eBay. $50 I think. No data, nothing on the battery was readable, even at the local Chinese restaurant, their translation lacked a certain amount of technical clarity. :-) I have a MaHa universal charger that displays mAh, and estimating the capacity by how much it would cram back into the battery after discharge, this battery is nowhere near 9800 mAh. Half that might be more like it. The discharge curve is almost linear downward which further limits usable capacity. My K2 dies from undervoltage long before the capacity I charged the battery to has been used. A friend who is fairly knowledgeable about battery chemistry and characteristics told me they're like that old coffee commercial. The bean buyer is on the dock, he says, I buy coffee beans for Folgers [or somebody]. These beans won't meet our standards. The importer will sell them to someone else. He said in a manufacturing run of Li-ion cells, many will meet specs, some won't. They get sold to the guy with all the blue shrink wrap. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 - 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] VE7CC Cluster
On May 9, 2012, at 6:37 AM, Dyarnes wrote: Anybody besides me having trouble pulling up the VE7CC DX cluster this morning My node has a reconnect script for VE7CC-1 and it has been connected since 1530Z. 73, Bob N7XY _ N7XY DX Cluster Node - telnet to n7xy.net, port 7300 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 LiNiCo 12v 3.6 Ah Battery Pack
I use 3S1 of the older Li-Ion types in K2, 2 x 1.5A = 3A. I charge them through 1A regulator set to 12.8V. The batteries are past 5 years and doing well. No balancing. The charge is enough to run a pileup a few hrs from medium attractive places like TA , SV9 or KP2. I have new 4S LiFePO3 from batteryspace with 20A capacity (http://www.batteryspace.com/LiFePO4-Prismatic-Box-Battery-12.8V-20Ah-256Wh-10C-rate-without-PCM.aspx). No extra circuit. According to specs, the battery should be charged at 4x3.7 = 14.8V max. The batteryspace charger bought for this battery has 17V max. Apparently nobody complains so LiFePO3 batteries must withstand more. I fact, it takes very little current past 13.5V. I charge it with a 13.8V 28A charger adjusting the voltage initially to have current 15A. Then I max the voltage to 14.4V. Seems to work really well. Full charge in 1.5 hrs. Ignacy -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-LiNiCo-12v-3-6-Ah-Battery-Pack-tp7540114p7544689.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: Kenwood's new rig?
In the late 60's, the Exchange at Clark AB in the Philippines carried quite a bit of Japanese stereo gear. We called it Tokyo By Night, because the front panels resembled the Ginza. That sort of faded. Possibly it's being reincarnated in ham gear. INT QKK: How many knobs[or controls] does your radio have? QKK 50: My radio has 50 knobs [or controls]. INT QKU: How many of those do you know how to use? QKU 4: I know how to use 4 of them. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 - www.cqp.org On 5/9/2012 2:43 AM, k4...@aol.com wrote: Regardless of how well it performs, a lot of people will want it for the number of front panel controls. This must be a new record! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Portable Antennas (near end fed)
I haven't been following this thread closely but has anyone mentioned a small magnetic loop like the Alex-Loop? I've got a good SOTA friend who uses one and loves it. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 - www.cqp.org On 5/9/2012 2:47 AM, David Cutter wrote: What I particularly like about the near end fed is that you are more in control of the local stray capacitances and such like and you only need one slender wire in the sky. I wrote a power point on the subject which needs a bit of massage but I can send it to you for interest. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: Kenwood's new rig?
THe link given http://www.cqdx.ru/ham/new-equipment/ts-990_picture/ gives you a reasonable picture, click the picture and it's its possible to see individual controls. On a Mac, you can ctrl-scroll to increase the magnification of the screen by significant amounts - I can not only see each function, but can read light blue and grey text on the display and each mark on the meter. I counted 'double-pots' concentric knobs as two controls, but that only added 11 controls. 73 de David, M0XDF On 9 May 2012, at 22:27, Jim Lowman wrote: I've been a knob, switch and button junkie from an early age, but cannot fathom how there could be 140 controls on an amateur transceiver. Not disputing your count, David, but I'd like to see a larger version of a photo of the front panel so that the function of each control can be identified. Certainly, that's more controls than on a commercial broadcast transmitter. In fact, the only piece of electronic gear that I can recall working on that had more adjustments was one channel of a redundant air traffic control radar system, with about 200. That was in my Air Force days, circa 1971-75, before solid-state replacements and computer interfaces took over. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 5/9/2012 2:59 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I had to count the controls 4 times! I 'think' there are 140 individual controls on there - and that’s before we get to the menus There used to be a Phillips ad on UK TV, where the buyer was only interest in the stereo system if it had lots of 'Functions' ! 73 de David, M0XDF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 KX1 low power and 20m oscillation
Don, I took a look at all those components, their values and installation, and everything looks normal. It may be that one of those components is bad, or that the DDS is exceeding its spec harmonic output for some reason. I'm not certain that these harmonics are not somehow an artifact of my using the K3/P3 as a spectrum analyzer. And, I'm also not certain how to determine the answer, short of picking up a spectrum analyzer. Thanks for your support and time on this. - 73, Stan - KR7C -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-KX1-low-power-and-20m-oscillation-tp7531133p7544703.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] Radio Displays
Hi Art, I don't have a KX3 to test, but on my K3 the display blacks out when I rotate my polaroid sunglasses through 45 degrees clockwise. It looks fine with my head oriented anywhere near vertically. The K3 and KX3 displays appear to be very similar, perhaps even identical, so hopefully that's a good omen. Interestingly (or perhaps not so interestingly), my laptop screen blacks out when my sunglasses are rotated 45 degrees counterclockwise, i.e. in the opposite direction. The two desktop monitors I checked both black out when the sunglasses are rotated through 90 degrees. 73, Rich VE3KI N4PJ wrote: The same thing happens with my IC-7000. My next mobile rig is going to be an Elecraft KX3 - I would bet there's less chance there! I hope, I hope, I hope! Art - N4PJ On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 1:05 PM, Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com wrote: I have installed a couple of radios in my cars (a Yaesu FTM-10 and an Icom 706). Both radio displays black out when I wear polaroid sunglasses. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] HRD Question
I also had the problem with DM780 freezing the machine. Actually, the problem was traced to the serial/USB interface that I was using. Specifically, the Proset chip set was used in that interface, which is known to have problems. I switched to a serial/USB interface based on the FTDI chip set and haven't had a problem since. The serial/USB interface sold by Elecraft (KUSB) is based on the FTDI chip set On 5/9/2012 1:47 PM, Keith Heimbold wrote: I just uploaded the new HRD and it has very few controls for the K3. In comparison, I had before a FT950 and it had probably fifty plus slider bar options. It worked real well with the 950 for basic rig control minus the fact that I never had good stable operating of DM780 which is a application freeze machine. Keith AG6AZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On May 9, 2012, at 1:44 PM, Billb...@w2blc.net wrote: Does the current free version of HRD do anything additional for the K3 than previous versions? Perhaps allow more sliders or other controls? Bill W2BLC -- IN GOD I TRUST (but, NOT a single politician) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 -- Rowland R Johnson rowl...@lascanadas.org www.lascanadas.org House 805-438-3673 Cell 805-305-5252 Fax 805-438-4970 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Radio Displays
On 5/9/2012 2:58 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Rotating the polarized sunglasses 90% makes them ineffective in suppressing brilliant reflections and glare. I have never investigated how natural sunlight gets polarized, but good quality polarized sunglasses have their lens polarity set to be 90 degrees off and so block that glare. Sunlight reflected at small angles, such as from a chrome strip [or a wet road] is glare and is polarized in the same plane as the reflector. This is predominantly horizontal, mostly, so polarized sun glasses are or should be vertically polarized. Gas pump LCD's [and ATM's and such things] have a predictable viewing angle, so if the LCD is polarized vertically, you can read it. Some other things, like perhaps mobile radios, HT's, and TV's in sports bars have less predictable viewing angles. Wearing sunglasses in a sports bar could be a bad idea on other grounds, however. Survival Tip: If you are ever lost, look through polarized sunglasses at the sky while rotating them. If you are certain you are lost north of 23N, the direction which shows the biggest change in brightness is north. Backscattered sunlight from the north is polarized, I'm not sure why. Of course, if the shadows cast by the sun didn't already tip you off about north, perhaps you're in more trouble than you first thought. If you aren't sure you are north or south of 23N, it's likely hopeless. :-) I'd like to know if this is reversed south of 23S. Maybe someone in VK or ZL can test this for me. I've been to both once, didn't have polarized sunglasses either time. Most everything seems to be reversed there, up/down, you know. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 - 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] Radio Displays
On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 6:27 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: ...Sunlight reflected at small angles...is polarized in the same plane as the reflector. ... ...the direction which shows the biggest change in brightness is north. ... Both Fred's tips are correct and worth noting. I have had various vision problems for some years, and have worn polarized glasses ever since my doc told me to. Very cool and helpful. Tony KT0NY -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: Kenwood's new rig?
I don't know if this is true or not, but I hear there is a simulator being developed by Kenwood. Sort of like an airliner simulator. Before you are authorized or certified to sit at the controls of a 990 on the air you have to take a class and spend time in the simulator. When you graduate you are then permitted to buy one and operate. After major firmware upgrades you might have to re-certify. I also hear that pins will be awarded and will be highly prized and worn on your cap, alongside your DXCC Honor Roll pin. TS-990 Certified - level 3 etc. Rick K2XT Certainly, that's more controls than on a commercial broadcast transmitter. In fact, the only piece of electronic gear that I can recall working on that had more adjustments was one channel of a redundant air traffic control radar system, with about 200. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 LiNiCo 12v 3.6 Ah Battery Pack
Phil, Several of us on the list have bought these. John Harper, AE5X, loaned me his CBA II battery capacity tester and I've been running tests on the various batteries here. This battery provides about 5Ah of useful capacity, just about half it's rating. The up side is, it weighs 11.3 oz and will last a long time at the test current of 350mA. That's about what I figure average current will be on the KX3 with casual operating. Interestingly, my 7Ah SLA measured out at 7.2Ah, my 1900mAh Eneloops (cheap blue ones from Costco, $14 for 10!) measured out at 1.9Ah. I'll publish the discharge curves in a week or two and post a link here. I'm trying to get ahold of my friends LiFePO battery to test. 73, Rob NV5E From: dpsa...@tx.rr.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Wed, 9 May 2012 10:52:06 -0500 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 LiNiCo 12v 3.6 Ah Battery Pack This looks like an interesting battery pack. www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=170794794136ssPageName=ADME:B:WNAFP:US:1123 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 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Fw: OT: Kenwood's new rig?
What separates a company whose product has failures (and you're right, they all can) is how that failure is remediated. NOBODY beats Elecraft! 73, Mike NF4L On 5/9/12 10:41 AM, Fred Smith wrote: Well 26 months and still counting and not a single glitch with my FT-5000, never know about tomorrow. But that can happen with a Rolls Royce or a Volkswagen. I don't care what it is components fail all radios can have that faults no one's left out in that either. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of VE3GNO Daniel Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 9:05 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fw: OT: Kenwood's new rig? Guys, I want to ring the bell to ham comunity abt new fancy radios with LED/OLED displays. In the last half year or so I've seen on FT5K forum lots of people complaining abt OLED display failure and I owne one...that scare me a lot. Being involved in RD for over 20 years mostly in enterprise telecom I've notticed in the last year a massive invation of consumer grade components into the enterprise/professional grade equipement. Starting with near suicide initiative BYOD (bring your own crappy device at work) an going forward with cost reduction lifecycle- a mandatory step in any lifecycle product, the MTBF of most critical components, like displays, encoders, mechanical components, start falling down dramatically. When you spend few hundred bucks for a smartphone that anyway sooner or later in max 2 years you'll change it is not so severe but when you spend 5K+++ for a radio and after 2 years your displays are going down and guess what? that display is already obsolate part that scares me a lot. I am so happy the K3 does NOT have any tft/lcd/led display build in and I hope the next K line generation will avoid this big mistake of embedding displays in the radio and will stay like this. Just my 2 cents regarding new fancy color tv transceiver from kenwood. I have a strange feeling that we won't see aging this new transceivers generation on our desk and will become a consumer product like a coffee maker or toasterso sad VE3GNO Daniel From: Fred Smithm...@mo-net.com To: 'Nate Bargmann'n...@n0nb.us; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 7:47:39 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fw: OT: Kenwood's new rig? Your correct to this point it's still vapor ware no published findings or even FCC approval yet. I also think that QST and Sherwood's reports will make or break this radio as they have with all other high end radios. The first reports will be published in Japan well ahead of here like the Yaesu one's did with the 5000 4 mo before here. I will be compared to the FT-5000, K3, and Flex 5000 pretty much in that order in rankings as they are published and see where it falls. As we all know it has a tough row to hoe with that lineup and those who do purchase we will see if they sell them as quickly as they have the TS-590s which I have seen even cheaper than a used TS-2000. Numbers change almost daily in the radio market what was on top one day could fall the next just one of those facts will look forward to see the numbers on the 990. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Nate Bargmann Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 6:05 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fw: OT: Kenwood's new rig? * On 2012 09 May 05:28 -0500, VE3GNO Daniel wrote: without Rob Sherwood stamp nobody will spend big $$$ for colored displays. I beg to differ. I have seen plenty of postings that indicate a fair number are wanting a high end Kenwood for their shack and I think plenty will plunk down a deposit next weekend even though it is still almost sight unseen. It's almost comical reading the various forums where there seems to be a thought of anything but a K3 amongst some. I have no doubt that Kenwood will sell plenty '990s just as they have '590s. Not to be snide, but the picture made me think I was looking at an Icom! So far nobody knows what is ethernet port is doing...web server? sip+codec? or just firmware upgrade. Also why 2 USB's...is one possible to be used for a keyboard? Hopefully next week we'll have some answers Apparently there won't be a real box to play with. From what I've read the disply will be a mock-up with no elecronics inside. Of course, that information is a few weeks old by this point. 73, de Nate, N0NB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Radio Displays
I think mine are correctly aligned. Light is polarized when it reflects off certain flat surfaces such as water and asphalt. When I test my glasses, it kills those reflections best when my head is level. I agree that E-Ink has some disadvantages. It will absolutely need an external light for night use. However, the Kindles (which use E-Ink) I have looked at seem to be able to update their screens reasonably quickly. Deciding if it is quick enough does need to be tested. However, when I look at the K3 and KX3 displays, the only thing that might need speed is the s-meter. They don't have spectrum displays, and the other items can probably be handled by a peak-holding the display. A quick glance at the Wikipedia article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_paper indicates that these displays should be able to be made for selective update, or even for application specific configurations like the displays of the K3, KX3, FTM-10, and Icom 706 to name just a few. Whether they can be manufactured economically in the small quantities required by these applications I don't know. The upside of the technology is an absolutely beautiful display, much like type on paper. It doesn't fade out in sunlight and has a wide angle of visibility. Since my FTM-10 is in a Miata, it is really hard to read the screen in strong sunlight, even without the polaroid problem. (And yes, the brightness is turned up to max.) (For my writeup of installing that radio with its broadcast AM/FM receive + 2M and 70cm, see the West Valley Amateur Radio Association Heterodyne http://www.wvara.org/het/heterodyne_201202.pdf. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV Tilting my head in all cases changes the contrast of the screen, from zero up to near max. On 5/9/12 at 11:25, wcon...@yagni.com (Wayne Conrad) wrote: I wonder if something's the matter with your glasses. In my experience, radios, gas stations pumps, cel phones, c. are set up to be aligned properly for viewing through polarized sunglasses. On 5/9/12 at 12:31, kev...@coho.net (kevinr) wrote: What happens if you take off your polarized sunglasses and turn them 90 degrees with respect to the display? On 5/9/12 at 14:40, phys...@mac.com (Phil Hystad) wrote: Please, not E-ink. It needs ambient light so if you are mobiling at night with the lights out in your mobile vehicle then you will not see the e-ink display. Also, e-ink is slow and in general, I think, the entire display must be updated to change anything which makes it a hassle for display of real-time events such as s-meter, SWR, power out, or even spectrum display. --- Bill Frantz| gets() remains as a monument | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | to C's continuing support of | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | buffer overruns. | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Radio Displays
*Fred, Our gentlemans water goes down the drain in the opposite direction also..:-) But then the centre of the universe is below 23 degrees also..:-) Gary * On 10 May 2012 09:27, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: On 5/9/2012 2:58 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Rotating the polarized sunglasses 90% makes them ineffective in suppressing brilliant reflections and glare. I have never investigated how natural sunlight gets polarized, but good quality polarized sunglasses have their lens polarity set to be 90 degrees off and so block that glare. Sunlight reflected at small angles, such as from a chrome strip [or a wet road] is glare and is polarized in the same plane as the reflector. This is predominantly horizontal, mostly, so polarized sun glasses are or should be vertically polarized. Gas pump LCD's [and ATM's and such things] have a predictable viewing angle, so if the LCD is polarized vertically, you can read it. Some other things, like perhaps mobile radios, HT's, and TV's in sports bars have less predictable viewing angles. Wearing sunglasses in a sports bar could be a bad idea on other grounds, however. Survival Tip: If you are ever lost, look through polarized sunglasses at the sky while rotating them. If you are certain you are lost north of 23N, the direction which shows the biggest change in brightness is north. Backscattered sunlight from the north is polarized, I'm not sure why. Of course, if the shadows cast by the sun didn't already tip you off about north, perhaps you're in more trouble than you first thought. If you aren't sure you are north or south of 23N, it's likely hopeless. :-) I'd like to know if this is reversed south of 23S. Maybe someone in VK or ZL can test this for me. I've been to both once, didn't have polarized sunglasses either time. Most everything seems to be reversed there, up/down, you know. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 - 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 -- Gary VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile Elecraft Equipment K3 #679, KPA-500 #018 Living the dream!!! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] kx1 20 meter oscillation
Rick, Thanks for your words of caution. I understand the issues and have tried to be very careful not to overload my K3. The KX1 signals on my P3 have been in the S9 region. Typically, I was driving a dummy load with my KX1 while my K3 was sampling my dipoles outside, about 30 feet above my shack location. I don't plan to chase this goose any more at this time, but I will try to run an experiment by taking my KX1 way out of the near field of my antennas and see if there is any change to the spectrum on the K3/P3. - 73, Stan - KR7C -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/kx1-20-meter-oscillation-tp7544182p7544897.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
