Re: [Elecraft] [K3] SO2R Controllers
On 5/30/2012 9:42 PM, John wrote: > Any inputs would be greatly appreciated You want the YCCC box. Google to find it. It's a kit, roughly $200. Takes roughly 6 hours to build, easy soldering, including the interface cables. Very well thought out. A bunch of NCCC guys have built them and all love them. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] INTERNET PURCHASING
There are NO = NONE = NADA ham radio equipment dealers in Alaska. So - ordering equipment is either On-Line or by Land-Line (telephone), according to one's preference. Of course our "Local Dealer" is only 2400 miles away in Seattle! No problem 12-days RT drive (or $500 air-fare) and only $540 worth of gasoline later you are supporting the tax-base of Washington (and communities in Canada) instead of your home town. Oh, better add hotel and meal costs in there. BTW there is no state sales or state income tax in AK. Schools are financed thru property tax, so buy your home locally and not thru the internet! HA! Oh, senior's are forgiven property tax up to $250K valuation. I guess 45-years of taxes raising a family is adequate. Regarding dealers: The whole deal of stocking inventory is to get a "wholesale" price which gives the retailer a mark up (called gross profit). Some manufacturers subscribe to "Fair-Trade" which means the price is fixed by the manufacturer so it will not vary from dealer or direct. I particularly dislike this practise since it is anti-competitive. (sort of like all gas stations having the same price on their pumps). The buyer "votes" with his dollars! Why should he pay more than need to? POS outfits offer immediate gratification - at a price. Certainly one should weigh custom's duty and shipping when doing competitive pricing. ALL (successful) businesses do! Is this hard on local businesses? It can be. But this is reality - no getting around it. Support your local businesses but be smart with your money, too! The new merchandising model is direct-sales via internetbetter believe it! 20-years ago it was catalog sales. 100-years ago it was local sales. 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] UK Re-seller [End of Thread]
Folks - we are drifting OT. Let's end this thread for now. 73, Eric List Moderator --- www.elecraft.com On 5/30/2012 5:33 PM, KD0RVF wrote: > KENT TRIMBLE wrote >> purchase something over the internet [and find yourself] living in >> communities as blighted as Detroit. >> > This thread is way off topic (Ham) and getting into politically areas more > suited to Facebook. This is practice is also frowned upon. I am > reluctantly jumping into the fray only because I cannot let some statements > go unchallenged. Detroit's blighted condition has NOTHING to do with people > buying locally, even if by local you mean Americans buying US made products. > Detroit is blighted because of government taxation, regulation and the > government's strong arm support of the labor monopoly (unions). If > government would get out of the way, Detroit could rebound in just a few > years. Perhaps they could start producing the products people buy from the > Internet. Dallas has a thriving economy in the midst of an economic > depression even though Texas oil wells are producing a fraction of what they > used to. The reason is the governments of Texas and Dallas are not standing > in the way of businesses. > > Having said all that, I do agree completely with David Christ. If you walk > into a store and notice the prices are higher than what you are willing to > pay, then you should immediately exit the establishment. To do anything > less is theft. If you want to buy online, fine. But don't steal the time > or resources of a business you have no intention of patronizing. > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/UK-Re-seller-tp7556761p7556826.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [K3] SO2R Controllers
I want to try out S02R, and need some inputs on SO2R controllers. It will be controlling two K3's. I am considering the microHam micro2R and the Top Ten DX Doubler. Each has its advantages: micro2R: Capable of CW, FSK, & SSB. Includes WinKey keyer. Appears to have a lot of active support from Joe Subich. DX Doubler: CW & SSB (I can work the FSK interface). I like the "manual" mode that does not appear to require any computer connection. Device and K3 cables available at a reasonable cost. Any inputs would be greatly appreciated, - 73, John, N0TA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 / P3 Bug?
Hi, A few weeks ago I upgraded my P3 and K3 to firmware P3 MCU: 1.16 and K3 MCU: 4.48. Since then, when I try to observe my Rb oscillator's 5th harmonic at 50 MHz, the P3 flatlines (no baseline noise at all, just a flat line), and when I try to adjust the Span of the P3 display it shows "nan" next to the span readout and refuses to adjust. Is this a known bug? Dr. David McClain d...@refined-audiometrics.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Woes
On 5/30/2012 7:16 PM, David Inger wrote: > I checked the display voltage. I was able to coax the power level up to about > 50-watts, at which time the display indicated ±9.2-volts; No question that this indicates something is wrong. What size wire (AWG) are you using for DC power? How long is it? Include every part of the wiring between the K3 and the power supply terminals. The DC power lead should be short and fat -- at least #12, #10 is better, no longer than 3 ft total, and shorter is better. Are you SURE there is no problem at a connector? FEEL the connectors after you have transmitted for a while and see if any are warm. What does the K3 voltmeter read when you're receiving but not transmitting? As others have suggested, you should measure the voltage while transmitting with a DC voltmeter, at the power supply terminals, at the K3 itself, and at any intermediate connecting points. If you don't have a DC voltmeter, go buy one. Every ham needs a good one. Most of us have a good one plus a cheapie that we don't mind dropping off the tower. :) Last I looked I had at least six. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 fsk D splater
On 5/30/2012 6:39 PM, Rick Bates wrote: > I answered Adrian off list. Good response, Rick. I have two K3s and P3s for SO2R, so I can use one P3 to watch the RF output of the other radio. Transmitting AFSK RTTY or JT65 with about 30W out of the K3 driving the KPA500 to full power, IMD is at least -45dBC (that is, 45 dB below the carrier). I don't know enough about how PSK and FSK are generated within the K3 to be able to comment on what mechanisms or adjustments within the K3 might be generating IMD. As has been noted, it is well known that K3 IMD does rise when the power supply sags, but I haven't seen data on how much sag it takes for various levels of IMD. So yes, short beefy copper on DC power leads is a VERY good thing. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Woes
Hi, Can you check the power supply voltage with an external meter to see if it is showing the same value as the K3 voltmeter? I'd try to check it at the power supply terminals and then at the K3 by sticking a narrow probe or pin into the power pole connectors (while running 50 watts if you can). 73, Fred Fred Cady "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation" > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- > boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Inger > Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 8:17 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Woes > > Thanks to Adrian VK4TUX, I checked the display voltage. I was able to > coax > the power level up to about 50-watts, at which time the display > indicated > +/-9.2-volts; I'm sure this is low enough to shut off the K3. With the > same > power supply and cabling and antennas, I am able to run my FT-857D at > 100-w, > so I don't think it is the external supply setup that is causing the > problem. I guess it is time for a e-mail to Watsonville. > 73 de K6SBA > David in Santa Barbara > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Woes
What is the power supply? What does a multimeter say the output is under load? Is this a switching supply? Some are effected by rf. W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net:23 or w0mu-1.dnsdynamic.com Http://www.w0mu.com On 5/30/2012 8:16 PM, David Inger wrote: > Thanks to Adrian VK4TUX, I checked the display voltage. I was able to coax > the power level up to about 50-watts, at which time the display indicated > +/-9.2-volts; I'm sure this is low enough to shut off the K3. With the same > power supply and cabling and antennas, I am able to run my FT-857D at 100-w, > so I don't think it is the external supply setup that is causing the > problem. I guess it is time for a e-mail to Watsonville. > 73 de K6SBA > David in Santa Barbara > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Woes
Thanks to Adrian VK4TUX, I checked the display voltage. I was able to coax the power level up to about 50-watts, at which time the display indicated +/-9.2-volts; I'm sure this is low enough to shut off the K3. With the same power supply and cabling and antennas, I am able to run my FT-857D at 100-w, so I don't think it is the external supply setup that is causing the problem. I guess it is time for a e-mail to Watsonville. 73 de K6SBA David in Santa Barbara __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 fsk D splater
I answered Adrian off list. The topic read PSK not FSK at the time. This is what I had sent: -=-=-=-= PSK is not key shifting. That is FSK. PSK involves more than two unique tones, which means audio (phase) shifting; both on sending and receiving. It may be hidden in the -D modes, but audio is still en/decoded. The same is true for FSK (RTTY) decoding; the DSP detects the tones and durations to effect decoding. Ditto CW decoding. Only the K3 and a couple other radios can do this with no other software so most folks use a soundcard. I use a soundcard most of the time so I can watch the entire audio band for the station(s) I want to work. We're fortunate that we have the digital mode ability in the K3. I've only used it a few times, pretty cool feature. If the transmit audio and/or the receive signals are flawed, the transmission won't be properly decoded. If you can get a fine enough resolution on the P3, you can see the flaws, but most people use software which gathers the data from a soundcard. And properly setting those up appears to be more than some folks understand. Many soundcard folks overdrive their audio into their transmitter and others overdrive the soundcard from the receiver so the signals appear faulty (when it might just be the receiving station). If everyone (soundcard users) carefully set their levels, there would be fewer complaints. However, once a soundcard is properly set up, it's easy to see how many 'bad' signals are out there (quite a few). Others complain of folks running too much power, but that isn't a factor; signal cleanliness is the issue. I defy anyone to tell how much power is coming out of a clean station, be it 1/10 watt or legal limit. Signal strength isn't even a valid test because it could be band conditions, transmit and/or receive antennas or many other things. i.e. What's the difference from 100 watts into a dipole versus 10 watts into a 4 element beam? Answer: Not a darned thing except the beam focuses the energy. The inline signal strength is exactly the same. Most also have no clue how to notch out or otherwise remove LOUD signals (tripping an ALC response) so they can copy the weaker ones. The K3 makes this simple too; adjust the hi/lo cut, narrow the bandwidth or use the notch filter manually. Or do all three. Gee I like the K3; they thought of everything except the operator who understands how to USE what they've built. I'm getting there. ;o) -=-= So now all y'all know what he meant. Yes, it may be over simplified, but that's how I like it. ;o) Rick wa6nhc Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of vk4tux Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 5:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 fsk D splater Yes you are right Rick, let fix the OP's subject error listing. RTTY FSK-D is the mode tried right ? Mark and shift, shift keying ascii ky keying from the k3 via K3 utility or Kcomm. I dont know how I let myself repeat the psk-d rubbish, but I am a very naughty boy. Adrian ... vk4tux -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-psk-D-splater-tp7556767p7556824.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 fsk D splater
actually the OP, me was talking about PSK D at 31bps not RTTY FSK D KComm will do both FSK and PSKD to the K3 On 5/30/2012 8:18 PM, vk4tux wrote: > Yes you are right Rick, let fix the OP's subject error listing. > RTTY FSK-D is the mode tried right ? Mark and shift, shift keying > ascii ky keying from the k3 via K3 utility or Kcomm. > I dont know how I let myself repeat the psk-d rubbish, but I am a very > naughty boy. > > Adrian ... vk4tux > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-psk-D-splater-tp7556767p7556824.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] OT: TBD and Key Pad
I concur with W2KJ and AB7E. I served with the military and a second career as a development engineer and program manger for a large aerospace company, for almost 45 years. TBD has always been known as "To Be Determined". This has been used, with this meaning, long before most computer programers were a glint in their fathers's eye ! I need some help in finding the web site that someone posted for a universal keypad assembly, in both kit and built form, for most of, at least the off shore, transceivers that ham's are using. In this case it was to be considered for use for entering frequencies into various xcvrs. I can't seem to locate it in my recently saved issues of the Elecraft Reflector. Thanks for your help and please forgive my sarcasm, Chuck, W7CS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] UK Re-seller
KENT TRIMBLE wrote > > purchase something over the internet [and find yourself] living in > communities as blighted as Detroit. > This thread is way off topic (Ham) and getting into politically areas more suited to Facebook. This is practice is also frowned upon. I am reluctantly jumping into the fray only because I cannot let some statements go unchallenged. Detroit's blighted condition has NOTHING to do with people buying locally, even if by local you mean Americans buying US made products. Detroit is blighted because of government taxation, regulation and the government's strong arm support of the labor monopoly (unions). If government would get out of the way, Detroit could rebound in just a few years. Perhaps they could start producing the products people buy from the Internet. Dallas has a thriving economy in the midst of an economic depression even though Texas oil wells are producing a fraction of what they used to. The reason is the governments of Texas and Dallas are not standing in the way of businesses. Having said all that, I do agree completely with David Christ. If you walk into a store and notice the prices are higher than what you are willing to pay, then you should immediately exit the establishment. To do anything less is theft. If you want to buy online, fine. But don't steal the time or resources of a business you have no intention of patronizing. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/UK-Re-seller-tp7556761p7556826.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 fsk D splater
Yes you are right Rick, let fix the OP's subject error listing. RTTY FSK-D is the mode tried right ? Mark and shift, shift keying ascii ky keying from the k3 via K3 utility or Kcomm. I dont know how I let myself repeat the psk-d rubbish, but I am a very naughty boy. Adrian ... vk4tux -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-psk-D-splater-tp7556767p7556824.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] FS: unbuilt XV50 50 MHz transverter kit
Has been spoken for. 73, Frank PA7F Verzonden vanaf Samsung Galaxy S __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] INTERNET PURCHASING
Thread has already been closed. Eric List Moderator --- www.elecraft.com On 5/30/2012 4:57 PM, FredJensen wrote: > One of my very best friends lives in Detroit. > > 73, > > Fred K6DGW > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] INTERNET PURCHASING
One of my very best friends lives in Detroit. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 - www.cqp.org On 5/30/2012 7:26 PM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: > David is absolutely right (frighteningly right) and unless people start > understanding the ramifications of what they are creating each time they > purchase something over the internet they will find themselves living in > communities as blighted as Detroit. > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] INTERNET PURCHASING
As far as general purchases, we try to support our smaller, "mom-and-pop" retail stores wherever possible. As a result, we refuse to enter a Wal-Mart or K-Mart (other reasons apply here, as well). But, except for two small electronics stores and some Radio Shack stores, I can get nothing locally other than small items. I will have to give AES credit for fast service. Yesterday I ordered a GAP Titan DX antenna, and I came home from lunch to find it waiting on the front porch. It must have been in stock in their Las Vegas store and shipped the same day. From here, Las Vegas is about 240 miles. Also, if I order from HRO, and the item is in stock at the Anaheim store about 50 miles from here, it will be here the next business day. 72/73 de Jim - AD6CW On 5/30/2012 12:26 PM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: > I buy nothing over the internet except those items I simply cannot buy > here in town. I WANT my local businesses to survive. I am HAPPY to pay > a few bucks more to make that happen. I am THRILLED when I see boarded > up store-front buildings . . . that are no longer boarded up. > > 73, > > Kent K9ZTV > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] AGC
An operator for 42 years, also into aviation (avionics), a bit of astronomy, and photography, I'd like to add that I also need and often prefer that manual option. Ron VE8RT On Wed, 2012-05-30 at 16:59 -0400, William Levy wrote: > I can't speak to AGC version 4.51 but as an op of 50 plus years I find in > difficult situations that I like better turning the AGC off and YES there > is an OFF button and then riding the RF gain. This I learned before we had > radios we could tweak and it still works today with software derived > systems. > > As a photographer, pilot and ham with digital systems, sometimes the old > trusty proven ways are still the best. Auto, Automatic, Automatic tuning, > focusing, autopilot are simply generalized systems to help those without > cosmic understanding of the verities. > > Beware of AUTO, manual operating and understanding of RF Gain, AGC and > filters will often do the trick. > Auto is for folks who don't understand manual mode. > > As I play with new Nikon D800's and D4's I find I don't use Auto, Matrix or > Auto focus. In the same vane I don't find much help from AGC or Noise > Blankers or their ilk. Manual for those of us who know systems is still the > best. Experience counts. > > Auto will never pull you out of an accident, bad band conditions or a lousy > picture. You need to know how to operate a camera, radio and plane. > > In a plane when things get tough the rule is fly the plane. With a camera > put it on manual and find an exposure, with a radio turn off the darn AGC > and ride the RF control. > > When we old timers are gone no one will remember and you will have to learn > these truths for yourselves. > > 73, N2WL Bill > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] INTERNET PURCHASING [Thread Closed]
This OT thread is now closed. In general, please take political and national policy, tax and other related topics to other reflectors for discussion. 73, Eric List Moderator --- www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Woes: Radio Shuts Off at Power Levels >20 Watts
What is the K3 screen voltage indicator telling you? NB:(Apologies to group for some bad spelling in earlier posts. Using nabble at the moment and had edited the posts before, but alas the unedited versions got sent) Adrian ... vk4tux -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Woes-Radio-Shuts-Off-at-Power-Levels-20-Watts-tp7556817p7556818.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] INTERNET PURCHASING
Unless you live in Oregon where there is no sales tax at all. AFAIK, Montana, Delaware, Alaska and New Hampshire also have no sales tax. It's easy to think of the USA as one country, but we are actually 50 separate republics who have conceded limited powers to the Federal Government, and each republic (state) is jealously guarding its individual rights :-) Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Stephen, In the USA when you buy something from out of the state you live in, you only save sales tax if the out of state vendor has no offices or outlets in your state. For example, if you buy something direct from Microsoft you will pay sales tax because they have offices in every state in the USA. However if you buy from a VENDOR of their product and that vendor is not in your state, you will pay no sales tax. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member "The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments." -- George Washington -- On Wed, 30 May 2012 22:22:25 +0100, Stephen Prior wrote: [snip] >Finally, it has always seemed to me rather bizarre that someone buying >something in the USA from another state does not pay sales tax. So I >have every sympathy with the 'small town' shopkeeper losing sales. >Personally, so long as I don't think I'm being really ripped off, I >will buy from the local store every time. It's unfortunate that the >sales tax system in the US appears to discourage buying anything 'in state'. > >73 Stephen G4SJP [snip] __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Woes: Radio Shuts Off at Power Levels >20 Watts
My beloved K3 is giving me fits. It was recently returned from Elecraft service for some 8v regulator capacitor replacements. This was done in April. I have been operating the K3 on just a few occasions since then. Last night when attempting to tune up, the radio would shut down if the power output was set higher than about 20 watts. At lower power levels the radio would tune. SWR on two different antennas was <1.2:1. The display also showed significant dimming even at low power tune up attempts. I have done a factory reset per the manual and reset the parameters in the Config menu. I have done the reset twice. I have switched out external power supplies (from a Samlex 1223 to a Powerwerx SS-30DV). I have fabricated a new power supply cable from the supply to the radio; still no joy. Before contacting Elecraft service, I would appreciate any suggestions of something (obvious) I may have overlooked. Tnx es 73 de K6SBA David in Santa Barbara, CA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 psk D splater
David, I don't know what the max power would be before the internally generated PSK would produce too much IMD but I never use more than 50W. I thought you mentioned in your original post that you were running 25W and that would be fine. I have to wonder just how reliable is the receiving station. It could be you have a very strong signal at his place or, as someone else mentioned, he might have been running an agressive NB or similar. You may have trouble monitoring your signal locally so what I would do is get back on, make another QSO and see what the new partner has to say. I would be happy to sked with you if you think that would make the test easier. Send me an email off list if you would like to do that. GL and 73, Rick k...@mac.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] UK Re-seller
I don't know how it is in the UK or the rest of Europe, but local electronics stores, much less those where amateur radio equipment is sold, have been gone for many years. They have been replaced by national retailers like HRO and AES. Back in the 50s and 60s, when I was growing up, we had a large, local wholesale electronics store that would do business with hams and CBers on a retail level. That's where I bought my first ham equipment, including receiver and transmitter, antenna, coax, and other accessories. Of course, they are gone now. I was surprised to learn recently that their largest account was with General Motors. So, when the Buick factory and several supporting factories in town closed, I suppose they did, too. In 1975, when we moved to southern California, a friend and I would drive toward Los Angeles and visit as many as four stores where ham gear was sold. Today, pretty much there are two: Ham Radio Outlet and Jun's. This, for the second-largest metropolitan area in the US. Point of this long dissertation is - if you have a local dealer and want to see it stay around, patronize it. Too many times, guys would go in and look over the equipment, then call every toll-free number that they could find, in order to get the lowest price or escape the sales tax. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 5/30/2012 4:32 AM, David Christ wrote: > This is considered bad form in the bicycle world and I assume it is > the same in the Ham world as well. It is unfair to the dealer who > has invested money in having stock on hand to for you take advantage > of his investment and then give him nothing in return. At least buy > something else from him even if small. > > If you want a local shop to be there when you need something at a > moment's notice you need to spend money there at other times. If it > costs a little more, that is the price of keeping him in business. I > will admit that if the price difference is too great you are > justified in taking your business elsewhere. > > Disclaimer: I was a shop owner once so this is a sore point. > > David K0LUM > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 psk D splater
We are taliking PSK-D nothing else, lets stay on topic. This thread refers to you being reported as bas IM3 whilst transmitting FSK-D. My comments regarding ; > Why does the receive station have a soundcard? He/She does not have to > have > one was in regard to another posters comment, why did you think this was directed at you? >Can you receive Olivia, MFSK, or any other modes without a sound card? >how about SSTV or DRM? I do them all Do you do them all in PSK-D? if not then you are not relevant with that comment. >Most people use AFSK and PSK-A. Again that's off topic. I would start a new thread if you want to talk afsk etc. Our concern here is why would a K3 put out a dirty PSK-D signal, Thats what I commented on. Adrian ... vk4tux -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-psk-D-splater-tp7556767p7556814.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] KX1, all 4 bands, ATU for sale. Perfect Condition
Email to: all...@cryptosafe.com 425-643-1905 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 psk D splater
I take it your running a typical 13.8v supply.
Running a stiff 15v supply cleans up the K3 TX IM3 dramatically.
The filter also keeps the key signals clean into the K3.
You say the guy was talking "bars on the psk signal".
I guess he may not know what he is talking about.
Next time you get a bad report, ask them to email a screenshot
of your signal or report how wide it is.
PSK-D is usually exceptionally clean, and the fix items I mentioned will
ensure it stays that way.
Loud ("bars") does not mean wide. Why do you take notice of idiots like that
with stupid non-sense reports.
If you turn down your power he has less bars and now your signal is "clean".
Is that how this guy relates?
You assumed he was right regarding your signal,
because you asked here regarding answers, and it
appears you are not interested in improving your
TX IM3 dismissing the proven fixes.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 psk D splater
Im wondering two things: - How much power output was the K3 in question operating PSK at? PSK is really picky about transmit IMD. IMD increases with power output from any rig, K3 being no exeption. - Did the station that complained about "splatter" have his noise blanker and/or preamp turned on? If so, the problem might be on the receive end of the path. Both issues beg to be investigated. And yes, with direct PSK-D modulation, the soundcard output from the K3 is moot, however, the soundcard input to the complaining station is not moot, in fact, it is critical, as pointed out by K9YC. Levels are -lu-w4lt- K3#3192 Message: 12 Date: Wed, 30 May 2012 15:17:30 -0400 From: dm...@nexicom.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 psk D splater To: Message-ID: <4fc6724a.5350.42e76940.27dc6...@nexicom.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Hi Jim Thanksgood tips but Keep in mind I am using PSK-D where I am sending serial data to the K3 and letting it do the modulation. so there is no audio path from the PC into the K3. before I had the K3 using the sound card was my only option and even now when using AFSK to the K3 I dont believe I have an issue. It was just when I tried to let the K3 handle the modulation that I got this response and as others have pointed out it is very possible y that there is someting at his end. I was just wondering though if there was someting I can do to controll the IMD at the K3 when using PSK-D as opposed to PSK-A David Moes VE3DVY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 psk D splater
On 5/30/2012 4:40 PM, Adrian wrote: > Why does the receive station have a soundcard? He/She does not have to have > one. Only some of us are lucky enough to have a K3 that can decode PSK31 on its own. the vast majority have to use a computer and sound card as their only choice. > I don’t use one to receive on rtty and send on fsk-D. > I can see dirty signals on the P3 waterfall, I don’t need a PC, HRD or any > other PC program nor soundcard. Can you receive Olivia, MFSK, or any other modes without a sound card? how about SSTV or DRM? I do them all. > It has nothing to do with audio lines or feeds as there are none. > The action is as a ky shift keyer and power is the only adjustment. > Obviously many here have no idea what FSK-D is or how it works. > Most people use AFSK and PSK-A I have for years only very few rigs can do PSK31 without a computer, so sorry for my ignorance on the topic of PSK-D but one has to start somewhere. Ive only had a K3 for a month and don't have a p3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 psk D splater
Power is fine at the rig drops to 13.4V at 25W key down and 12.6V at 100W no I do not have a filter on the serial port but RF in the shack is low and I've never had any other issues with serial during transmit. and while sending it had no issues with the text.he was just commenting on many bars on the PSK signal. On 5/30/2012 3:44 PM, Adrian wrote: > I use PSK - D with Kcomm or K3 utility all the time for rtty . > Can you tell me what your indicated K3 voltage is on K3 screen? > What is the indicated voltage on 25w key (cw constant keyed) on K3 screen? > Do you have a Coilcraft DLFC15 filter in your rs232 line? > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] INTERNET PURCHASING
This reminds me about 25 years ago similar protests were sound when all drafting was switching to computers and hand drafters were unemployed and had to change profession. You cannot stop progress people. Local authorities have to find different ways to fund their services. Local florist may want to find other ways to do business, like, for example, sell over the internet as well. I live on the border with New Hampshire. NO sales tax , NO state income tax and surprisingly, they are doing rather well, in many ways better than we here in Massachusetts, with all these taxes and more... Igor, N1YX - Original Message - From: "KENT TRIMBLE" To: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 3:26:11 PM Subject: [Elecraft] INTERNET PURCHASING David is absolutely right (frighteningly right) and unless people start understanding the ramifications of what they are creating each time they purchase something over the internet they will find themselves living in communities as blighted as Detroit. Internet sales are almost universally tax-free which means local communities are deprived of revenue crucially needed to maintain quality living for their citizens. Every time you think you save a buck by ordering online, you actually hurt your local schools, hospitals, fire departments, special learning centers, and all manner of charities. Every locally owned business in your town, whether you live in a metropolis or a village, contributes a sizable portion of its sales-revenue to other people. Just outright gives it to them . . . whether in the form of taxes or in the form of donations. The fewer sales they have (because you have taken your business to anonymous internet vendors), the less money they have available to give to anybody. In the end, YOU suffer. You want new uniforms for your kid's t-ball team? The first place you go is not to your own pocket. Heaven forbid! No, the first place you turn are to your local businessmen and businesswomen. You say to them, "can you help us out" and suddenly you are taken aback when they reply, "With what?" We have no discretionary funds this year. We're doing all we can to keep our heads above water as it is. Sorry about the kids." In the end, YOU suffer. The people who sell you flowers through an 800 number or over the internet will NEVER help you buy uniforms for your boys. They will NEVER contribute to your local rescue squad's extrication equipment. They don't give a darn about your community. They are faceless, nameless, and do their banking in THEIR home town where, if they even do so, they get credit for charitable donations in their name with YOUR money! But not so for your local florist who is nickeled and dimed (by you and me) month after month, year after year, for worthy hometown projects, and who gratefully gives back to your community a portion of the money you have spent with him. Likewise for every locally-owned store. I buy nothing over the internet except those items I simply cannot buy here in town. I WANT my local businesses to survive. I am HAPPY to pay a few bucks more to make that happen. I am THRILLED when I see boarded up store-front buildings . . . that are no longer boarded up. 73, Kent K9ZTV On 5/30/2012 6:32 AM, David Christ wrote: > This is considered bad form in the bicycle world and I assume it is > the same in the Ham world as well. It is unfair to the dealer who > has invested money in having stock on hand to for you take advantage > of his investment and then give him nothing in return. At least buy > something else from him even if small. > > If you want a local shop to be there when you need something at a > moment's notice you need to spend money there at other times. If it > costs a little more, that is the price of keeping him in business. I > will admit that if the price difference is too great you are > justified in taking your business elsewhere. > > Disclaimer: I was a shop owner once so this is a sore point. > > David K0LUM > > >> The advantage is you can go to W&S, look at and try the rig, then >> purchase it direct from Elecraft! >> > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home:http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help:http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post:mailto: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: 2012.0.2178 / Virus Database: 2425/5033 - Release Date: 05/30/12 > > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] INTERNET PURCHASING
Stephen, In the USA when you buy something from out of the state you live in, you only save sales tax if the out of state vendor has no offices or outlets in your state. For example, if you buy something direct from Microsoft you will pay sales tax because they have offices in every state in the USA. However if you buy from a VENDOR of their product and that vendor is not in your state, you will pay no sales tax. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member "The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments." -- George Washington -- On Wed, 30 May 2012 22:22:25 +0100, Stephen Prior wrote: [snip] >Finally, it has always seemed to me rather bizarre that someone buying >something in the USA from another state does not pay sales tax. So I have >every sympathy with the 'small town' shopkeeper losing sales. Personally, >so long as I don't think I'm being really ripped off, I will buy from the >local store every time. It's unfortunate that the sales tax system in the >US appears to discourage buying anything 'in state'. > >73 Stephen G4SJP [snip] __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Attn: KAT500 beta tester?
Can one of you please provide me with the measurement from the tabletop to the top of the tuner's cabinet? If you happen to have the tuner combined with a K3, what is the measurement from the tabletop to the top of the pair? Thank you! Rose - N7HKW elecraftcov...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] AGC and…CW Decode
I admit it. I love my CW but am "CW Challenged". I was taught Morse code by the U.S.Navy in Radioman School and had to master 20 WPM to graduate. How I struggled. Finally after being set back two weeks I finally got 20 WPM and was able to go on to CT school for the balance of my training. I went straight down to the FCC office and got my general class ticket. Thankfully, the Navy decided to make me a non-morse operator in CT school and I spent the balance of my naval career as a CT "O branch" operator. I have been operating mostly CW since getting back on the air in 2004. I can copy call signs well at much higher speeds, but am most comfortable around 18 WPM for rag chews. I find that the CW Decode feature of the K3 to be a great assist to someone of my questionable talents. Most decoders suffer from an susceptibility to noise, so anything you can do to improve the signal to noise ratio is beneficial. The decoder in the K3 is one of the best I have ever used. When a "K3 rookie" friend asked for help in using CW Decode, I came up with a procedure I use for copy those weak DX signals. One note of caution, turning off the AGC without decreasing the RF gain before doing so, can result in a loud CRASH from your headphones or speakers. I also have the AF LIM set to protect my K3 AF amp. CW Text Decode on the K3 W4ATK style. 1) Set MODE to CW.- makes sense. 2) Set AF Gain and RF Gain fully CCW (counter clockwise, all the way to zero). 3) HOLD AGC (turns the AGC off) 4) If a special VFO B display mode is in effect CANCEL it. 5) HOLD TEXT DEC, the select CW 5-40(or 30 - 90) using VFO B. (You will see a small "T" below the CW icon on the display). 6) Adjust the threshold (THR) using VFO A, AUTO or 1 to 6. ( Around 3 to 4 works for me most of the time) 7) Tap CWT to exit. 8) Advance the RF GAIN to 50% or so. Advance the AF GAIN to a comfortable listening level 9) TUNE in a CW signal and adjust the RF GAIN for best copy. 10) After the signal is tuned in and copying, try reducing the WIDTH to 100Hz (0.1). Using this procedure I can copy some very weak CW signals, weak enough to not be easily discerned on the P3. As I move about the band looking for contact I widen the selectivity as needed and ride the RF gain. Jim, W4ATK Licensed 1953 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] INTERNET PURCHASING
*Folks, Eric has stated on this reflector that customers will always have the right to purchase direct should they choose to do so. I think this is clear enough. Whilst businesses provide a valuable service to your local community, there are many of us (myself included) who are on a fixed income with little discretionary income and when we see a price differential of 30% (more or less) on an item costing 3K in our local currency it gives us pause to think again before handing over the credit card. Experience in VK has been less than encouraging over the past decade as the dealerships here appear to not hold stock of spares for obvious reasons (cost) and to my knowledge none of them are authorized to carry out warranty repairs and the 'other' manufacturers do not allow warranty work to be carried out by the owners or dealers without the risk of voiding there factory warranty and this is also understandable. A call to your in-country dealer will only result in your being told to contact the manufacturer for all service/repair requirements. In simple terms, they sell boxes and accessories in baggies or boxes and that is the end of their responsibility, period! Elecraft have for years ( and still do at this point) sell direct only to VK and the number of transceivers and other products do sell well here and they enjoy an enviable reputation for both quality and support. I saw this first hand at a recent Hamfest where I was exhibiting the K-Line and had a full K-Line on air connected to a triband Yagi and the positive comments received were flattering to say the least. Interestingly, the knowledge of Elecraft equipment by non-owners was high given the number of Hams who spoke to myself and Jeff (VK4XA) and I hope that in some way Jeff and I were able to generate further business for Elecraft. We were both asked a couple of times if there was a dealer for Elecraft or if we were a dealer and we explained that they simply had to go on-line direct to purchase and I do not speak for Jeff but I personally did not a single negative comment regarding this arrangement. I did not hear anyone state they would only buy from an authorized dealer. In VK we have been subjected to a war of words between factory authorized dealers and parallel importers. (parallel importer meaning a business importing equipment acquired from overseas new or used or unused/unopened). These folks have staged this war of word on the internet advertising sites, dealer advertisement in magazines and the list goes on. I think a lot of us in VK have grown tired of this type of commentary and feel it is demeaning and poor publicity for our hobby. Currently the dealers in VK sell the JA manufacturers equipment and a lot of the European and US manufactured amplifiers, antennas and accessories including Ten Tec. To the best of my knowledge Alpha do not have a VK dealer ( a quick check failed to find one advertising Alpha amplifiers) and there maybe more but my point is if manufacturers such as Elecraft, Alpha and any other quality manufacturers decide to sell direct only, and dealers in VK continue to sell other products then I see no need to shop locally over ordering direct from Elecraft. If they had a dealer here, that dealer would not survive alone selling Elecraft products, therefore they would be relying on all sales from all manufacturers to keep their doors open and so I don't see how Elecraft would benefit with increased sales. To 'show' Elecraft products is simply a case of gettiing exhibits into as many Hamfests as possible across VK and Elecraft have always shown a willingness to assist owners in providing a display at their local hamfest where those wanting to find out more about Elecraft products can chat with a customer without the inevitable sales pitch driven by profit. Making available a working product sure beats the dealers showing a plastic covered box, not connected to anything. This was a common comment I had at the Wyong hamfest this year and i will be hoping to attend both Wyong and the other big hamfest in VK3 2 weeks prior to Wyong. This is of course subject to approval from Elecraft...:-) The point I am trying to make is that buying Elecraft products locally in VK will most likely generate too few additional sales to warrant considering due to the war of words and one upmanship tactics on display daily here in VK. I know our cousins in ZL would be less than enthused with having to jump through the hoops to deal with an existing ham radio dealer here in VK. Despite the hype, we do love our cousins across the pond, even though they talk funny...:-) The comments in the above email are mine and mine alone and I hope nobody takes offense. 73's to all Gary * On 31 May 2012 06:37, David Gilbert wrote: > > I don't believe those are the same topic at all. > > Dave AB7E > > > On 5/30/2012 12:26 PM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: > > David is absolutely right (frighteningly right) and unless people start > > understanding the
Re: [Elecraft] AGC
I think that's an unwarranted generalization. People who use automatic systems don't necessarily do so because they don't understand what is going on ... they may use them because they are faster, less prone to error, or free up hands/attention for other simultaneous tasks. AGC is a good example of that. If I'm operating at a high rate in a contest I want to use my hands for typing or tuning instead of riding the RF gain control. Non-skid breaking systems on vehicles are an example of an automated system that WILL save your life, especially as you get older and slower to react. I'm pretty old myself, and I can pretty much guarantee that the only thing that will change when we oldtimers are gone is that another group of folks will take our place to pontificate on how much better it was the way they used to do it. Dave AB7E On 5/30/2012 1:59 PM, William Levy wrote: > I can't speak to AGC version 4.51 but as an op of 50 plus years I find in > difficult situations that I like better turning the AGC off and YES there > is an OFF button and then riding the RF gain. This I learned before we had > radios we could tweak and it still works today with software derived > systems. > > As a photographer, pilot and ham with digital systems, sometimes the old > trusty proven ways are still the best. Auto, Automatic, Automatic tuning, > focusing, autopilot are simply generalized systems to help those without > cosmic understanding of the verities. > > Beware of AUTO, manual operating and understanding of RF Gain, AGC and > filters will often do the trick. > Auto is for folks who don't understand manual mode. > > As I play with new Nikon D800's and D4's I find I don't use Auto, Matrix or > Auto focus. In the same vane I don't find much help from AGC or Noise > Blankers or their ilk. Manual for those of us who know systems is still the > best. Experience counts. > > Auto will never pull you out of an accident, bad band conditions or a lousy > picture. You need to know how to operate a camera, radio and plane. > > In a plane when things get tough the rule is fly the plane. With a camera > put it on manual and find an exposure, with a radio turn off the darn AGC > and ride the RF control. > > When we old timers are gone no one will remember and you will have to learn > these truths for yourselves. > > 73, N2WL Bill > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 psk D splater
I'm sorry, David, but am confused about what you are doing. You state that " I often work PSK using AFSK...". How do you do this? Are you running RTTY with AFSK or FSK D? Or, maybe PSK 31 using PSK D or soundcard DATA A? My K3 has 4 data modes. FSK (Hardware shifted freq for RTTY) or AFSK which uses a sound card. The other two are PSK D which is created entirely within the K3 or it's sound card version DATA A. Both of the "D" or direct modes can be used with paddles on the K3 to send and receive while decoding is done in the K3. They can also be used with the K3 Utility and some other software that sends text over the serial cable, I believe. Please explain ...bill nr4c Subject: [Elecraft] K3 psk D splater Last evening I was trying another aspect of my K3I often work PSK using AFSK but I thought Id give it a try using PSK-D using Kcomm __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] INTERNET PURCHASING
In the state of Ohio internet tax is required. The company may not charge it but it is up to you to pay it. Also if a company has a presence in your state the tax will be taken out at the time of purchase. Also to the large extent, the schools are funded by property taxes and taxes received from the lottery. 73, 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 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Geoffrey Downs Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 5:02 PM To: KENT TRIMBLE; Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] INTERNET PURCHASING Dear Kent, Internet sales are not tax free in the UK. Nor, I believe, in the rest of the EU. We do not have local sales taxes in the UK but we pay national Value Added Tax of 20% on purchases of all goods (with some exemptions) whether from local businesses or from internet vendors - even on purchases direct from from Elecraft. This is 20% of not only the purchase price but also the shipping costs. 73 to all Geoff G3UCK -Original Message- From: KENT TRIMBLE Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 8:26 PM Subject: [Elecraft] INTERNET PURCHASING Internet sales are almost universally tax-free __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] INTERNET PURCHASING
And don't forget from the USA (or anywhere outside the EU) we also have to pay the Import duty first (on anything over a few dollars). The 20% is then charged on the lot, not just the original price but price plus shipping plus duty. The duty will depend upon how the item is categorised - which depends on the exact wording of the customs declaration. Word it badly and we pay loads!! Then there's the rip off 'administration' charge from the postal company. That could easily be around $60 on top of everything else dependant upon which shipping company is used. And there's no choice - whoever the sender chose and whatever fees they paid, the shippers will add their cut. Can add over $100 to a what seems to be a simple $150 order!! Not that I'm bitter about what I've had to pay of course :-) -- sent whilst mobile; Andy, G8TQH On 30 May 2012, at 22:01, "Geoffrey Downs" wrote: > Dear Kent, > > Internet sales are not tax free in the UK. Nor, I believe, in the rest of > the EU. We do not have local sales taxes in the UK but we pay national Value > Added Tax of 20% on purchases of all goods (with some exemptions) whether > from local businesses or from internet vendors - even on purchases direct > from from Elecraft. This is 20% of not only the purchase price but also the > shipping costs. > > 73 to all > > Geoff > G3UCK > > -Original Message- > From: KENT TRIMBLE > Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 8:26 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] INTERNET PURCHASING > > Internet sales are almost universally tax-free > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] INTERNET PURCHASING
And, I'm bound to say that it seems to hurt most when buying from Elecraft! Some overseas purchases get in 'under the radar', including high value items at times. What really hurts though, as Geoff has written, is the fact that the UK government earns 20% of the shipping cost too! Other EU buyers will have the same gripe. Which brings me back to an old topic of shipping costs from Elecraft. I have bought quite a lot of stuff from the USA over the years, and have even posted stuff home to the UK when I have been in the USA, and it has never seemed that expensive to me. I have raised this with Sales in the the past and have been told that it will probably end up being cheaper to ship than the original figure quoted, but that doesn't seem to happen in practice. As an exercise this evening, I priced up buying a KX3 from QRP project in Germany and compared it with the total cost of buying it direct. I have done this sort of comparison before and found that the convenience of buying from a european reseller comes at a premium, but since the exchange rates have moved in recent weeks (and in my opinion only back to where the pound:euro should be), it is now cheaper to buy the KX3 from Germany rather than direct. How long that situation will last is anyone's guess! Equally, whether the same will be said of Waters and Stanton's pricing remains to be seen. Finally, it has always seemed to me rather bizarre that someone buying something in the USA from another state does not pay sales tax. So I have every sympathy with the 'small town' shopkeeper losing sales. Personally, so long as I don't think I'm being really ripped off, I will buy from the local store every time. It's unfortunate that the sales tax system in the US appears to discourage buying anything 'in state'. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 30 May 2012 22:01, Geoffrey Downs wrote: > Dear Kent, > > Internet sales are not tax free in the UK. Nor, I believe, in the rest of > the EU. We do not have local sales taxes in the UK but we pay national > Value > Added Tax of 20% on purchases of all goods (with some exemptions) whether > from local businesses or from internet vendors - even on purchases direct > from from Elecraft. This is 20% of not only the purchase price but also the > shipping costs. > > 73 to all > > Geoff > G3UCK > > -Original Message- > From: KENT TRIMBLE > Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 8:26 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] INTERNET PURCHASING > > Internet sales are almost universally tax-free > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] AGC
Amen Bill! Jim, W4ATK On May 30, 2012, at 3:59 PM, William Levy wrote: > I can't speak to AGC version 4.51 but as an op of 50 plus years I find in > difficult situations that I like better turning the AGC off and YES there > is an OFF button and then riding the RF gain. This I learned before we had > radios we could tweak and it still works today with software derived > systems. > > As a photographer, pilot and ham with digital systems, sometimes the old > trusty proven ways are still the best. Auto, Automatic, Automatic tuning, > focusing, autopilot are simply generalized systems to help those without > cosmic understanding of the verities. > > Beware of AUTO, manual operating and understanding of RF Gain, AGC and > filters will often do the trick. > Auto is for folks who don't understand manual mode. > > As I play with new Nikon D800's and D4's I find I don't use Auto, Matrix or > Auto focus. In the same vane I don't find much help from AGC or Noise > Blankers or their ilk. Manual for those of us who know systems is still the > best. Experience counts. > > Auto will never pull you out of an accident, bad band conditions or a lousy > picture. You need to know how to operate a camera, radio and plane. > > In a plane when things get tough the rule is fly the plane. With a camera > put it on manual and find an exposure, with a radio turn off the darn AGC > and ride the RF control. > > When we old timers are gone no one will remember and you will have to learn > these truths for yourselves. > > 73, N2WL Bill > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] INTERNET PURCHASING
Dear Kent, Internet sales are not tax free in the UK. Nor, I believe, in the rest of the EU. We do not have local sales taxes in the UK but we pay national Value Added Tax of 20% on purchases of all goods (with some exemptions) whether from local businesses or from internet vendors - even on purchases direct from from Elecraft. This is 20% of not only the purchase price but also the shipping costs. 73 to all Geoff G3UCK -Original Message- From: KENT TRIMBLE Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 8:26 PM Subject: [Elecraft] INTERNET PURCHASING Internet sales are almost universally tax-free __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] AGC
I can't speak to AGC version 4.51 but as an op of 50 plus years I find in difficult situations that I like better turning the AGC off and YES there is an OFF button and then riding the RF gain. This I learned before we had radios we could tweak and it still works today with software derived systems. As a photographer, pilot and ham with digital systems, sometimes the old trusty proven ways are still the best. Auto, Automatic, Automatic tuning, focusing, autopilot are simply generalized systems to help those without cosmic understanding of the verities. Beware of AUTO, manual operating and understanding of RF Gain, AGC and filters will often do the trick. Auto is for folks who don't understand manual mode. As I play with new Nikon D800's and D4's I find I don't use Auto, Matrix or Auto focus. In the same vane I don't find much help from AGC or Noise Blankers or their ilk. Manual for those of us who know systems is still the best. Experience counts. Auto will never pull you out of an accident, bad band conditions or a lousy picture. You need to know how to operate a camera, radio and plane. In a plane when things get tough the rule is fly the plane. With a camera put it on manual and find an exposure, with a radio turn off the darn AGC and ride the RF control. When we old timers are gone no one will remember and you will have to learn these truths for yourselves. 73, N2WL Bill __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] INTERNET PURCHASING
We pay an awful lot of "tax" on imports from the USA David G3UNA On 30/05/2012 19:26, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: > > Internet sales are almost universally tax-free which means local > communities are deprived of revenue crucially needed to maintain quality > living for their citizens. Every time you think you save a buck by > ordering online, you actually hurt your local schools, hospitals, fire > departments, special learning centers, and all manner of charities. > Every locally owned business in your town, whether you live in a > metropolis or a village, contributes a sizable portion of its > sales-revenue to other people. Just outright gives it to them . . . > whether in the form of taxes or in the form of donations. The fewer > sales they have (because you have taken your business to anonymous > internet vendors), the less money they have available to give to > anybody. In the end, YOU suffer. > > In the end, YOU suffer. > 73, > > Kent K9ZTV > > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 psk D splater
On 5/30/2012 10:52 AM, Rick Bates wrote: > And you missed that Jim was talking about the RECEIVE station overdriving > the sound card for decoding.;-) No, Iain read my response correctly, but I didn't get the question. I answered the wrong question -- was talking about the computer sound card generating the digital signal. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 psk D splater
Why does the receive station have a soundcard? He/She does not have to have one. I dont use one to receive on rtty and send on fsk-D. I can see dirty signals on the P3 waterfall, I dont need a PC, HRD or any other PC program nor soundcard. It has nothing to do with audio lines or feeds as there are none. The action is as a ky shift keyer and power is the only adjustment. Obviously many here have no idea what FSK-D is or how it works. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rick Bates Sent: Thursday, 31 May 2012 3:53 AM To: 'iain macdonnell - N6ML'; j...@audiosystemsgroup.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 psk D splater And you missed that Jim was talking about the RECEIVE station overdriving the sound card for decoding. ;-) Both sides need to have the correct settings before making judgments. Rick wa6nhc -Original Message- From: iain macdonnell - N6ML On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 9:42 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > On 5/30/2012 6:13 AM, dm...@nexicom.net wrote: >> Question, What can cause splatter when using PSK-D > > Splatter is simply distortion. Anything in the audio chain can cause > splatter, from the computer to the audio section of the K3. Many > (most?) computer sound cards will create distortion if turned up too > high, and turning it up too high can also cause the input of the radio > to create distortion. > > You can hook a scope to the output of the sound card and watch it for > clipping of the sine wave as you adjust the gain (on the Windows > PLAYBACK mixer). Turn the gain up until it you just begin to see > clipping, or until the signal stops getting stronger, then reduce the > gain until the voltage drops to one half of that value (that is, the > trace is half as tall). If you don't have a scope, LISTEN to the > sound card with headphones and make the same adjustment. What you're > listening for is any harshness that appears when you turn it up, and > when you hear it, reduce the gain until it sounds half as loud. > > Now you're ready to adjust the Line Input gain of the K3 according to > the K3 manual. You missed the point - he's not using an external audio feed to the K3. I've never used Kcomm, but if it operates in "PSK D" mode, it must be sending commands, with text, to the K3, and the K3 does all of the modulation. 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] INTERNET PURCHASING
I don't believe those are the same topic at all. Dave AB7E On 5/30/2012 12:26 PM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: > David is absolutely right (frighteningly right) and unless people start > understanding the ramifications of what they are creating each time they > purchase something over the internet they will find themselves living in > communities as blighted as Detroit. > > Internet sales are almost universally tax-free which means local > communities are deprived of revenue crucially needed to maintain quality > living for their citizens. Every time you think you save a buck by > ordering online, you actually hurt your local schools, hospitals, fire > departments, special learning centers, and all manner of charities. > Every locally owned business in your town, whether you live in a > metropolis or a village, contributes a sizable portion of its > sales-revenue to other people. Just outright gives it to them . . . > whether in the form of taxes or in the form of donations. The fewer > sales they have (because you have taken your business to anonymous > internet vendors), the less money they have available to give to > anybody. In the end, YOU suffer. > > You want new uniforms for your kid's t-ball team? The first place you > go is not to your own pocket. Heaven forbid! No, the first place you > turn are to your local businessmen and businesswomen. You say to them, > "can you help us out" and suddenly you are taken aback when they reply, > "With what?" We have no discretionary funds this year. We're doing all > we can to keep our heads above water as it is. Sorry about the kids." > > In the end, YOU suffer. > > The people who sell you flowers through an 800 number or over the > internet will NEVER help you buy uniforms for your boys. They will > NEVER contribute to your local rescue squad's extrication equipment. > They don't give a darn about your community. They are faceless, > nameless, and do their banking in THEIR home town where, if they even do > so, they get credit for charitable donations in their name with YOUR > money! But not so for your local florist who is nickeled and dimed (by > you and me) month after month, year after year, for worthy hometown > projects, and who gratefully gives back to your community a portion of > the money you have spent with him. Likewise for every locally-owned store. > > I buy nothing over the internet except those items I simply cannot buy > here in town. I WANT my local businesses to survive. I am HAPPY to pay > a few bucks more to make that happen. I am THRILLED when I see boarded > up store-front buildings . . . that are no longer boarded up. > > 73, > > Kent K9ZTV > > > > > On 5/30/2012 6:32 AM, David Christ wrote: >> This is considered bad form in the bicycle world and I assume it is >> the same in the Ham world as well. It is unfair to the dealer who >> has invested money in having stock on hand to for you take advantage >> of his investment and then give him nothing in return. At least buy >> something else from him even if small. >> >> If you want a local shop to be there when you need something at a >> moment's notice you need to spend money there at other times. If it >> costs a little more, that is the price of keeping him in business. I >> will admit that if the price difference is too great you are >> justified in taking your business elsewhere. >> >> Disclaimer: I was a shop owner once so this is a sore point. >> >> David K0LUM >> >> >>> The advantage is you can go to W&S, look at and try the rig, then >>> purchase it direct from Elecraft! >>> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home:http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help:http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post:mailto: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: 2012.0.2178 / Virus Database: 2425/5033 - Release Date: 05/30/12 >> >> > __ > 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] K3 psk D splater
100w, no problem and clean including driving a good amp. Sell the Kenwood and get another K3 that will handle it :) -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of dm...@nexicom.net Sent: Thursday, 31 May 2012 5:26 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 psk D splater Just to add to my original question and this may come out when I test it using the other radioHow much power can you safely use with PSK-D. I don't like to use much power to start with but in rare occasion a little boost can help. just curios how much boost can I make. I will try the utility, Kcomm and keying with the paddles. but as you say there should be no difference. I wont get to it tonight but will try sometime in the next day or two. and report my findings. My only worry is can I attenuate enough to run the K3 to near full power and not swamp the Kenwood to much. probably a dummy load on both. David Moes VE3DVY On Wednesday 30/05/2012 at 1:49 pm, Rick Prather wrote: > Right! > > He said he was going to set up an outside monitor to look at his > signal. Perhaps when that's set up it would be interesting to compare > the Kcomm generated text with just the K3 Utility. > > Don't know why it would make a difference but could be a starting > place if it does. > > Rick > K6LE > > On 5/30/2012, at 9:52 , iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: >> >> >> You missed the point - he's not using an external audio feed to the >> K3. I've never used Kcomm, but if it operates in "PSK D" mode, it >> must be sending commands, with text, to the K3, and the K3 does all >> of the modulation. >> >> 73, >> >>~iain / N6ML > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 psk D splater
Yes replace the pwr supply cable to a shorter heavier version used with a 15v stiff supply. 100w key tx K3 screen indicated volt drop should not exceed 0.4v .Supply cable needs to be short and thicker. Fit a Coilcraft DLFC15 filter in your rs232 line. Adrian ... vk4tux -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of dm...@nexicom.net Sent: Thursday, 31 May 2012 5:18 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 psk D splater Hi Jim Thanksgood tips but Keep in mind I am using PSK-D where I am sending serial data to the K3 and letting it do the modulation. so there is no audio path from the PC into the K3. before I had the K3 using the sound card was my only option and even now when using AFSK to the K3 I dont believe I have an issue. It was just when I tried to let the K3 handle the modulation that I got this response and as others have pointed out it is very possible y that there is someting at his end. I was just wondering though if there was someting I can do to controll the IMD at the K3 when using PSK-D as opposed to PSK-A David Moes VE3DVY > > --- Original message --- > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 psk D splater > From: Jim Brown > To: > Date: Wednesday, 30/05/2012 12:42 PM > > On 5/30/2012 6:13 AM, dm...@nexicom.net wrote: >> >> Question, What can cause splatter when using PSK-D > > Splatter is simply distortion. Anything in the audio chain can cause > splatter, from the computer to the audio section of the K3. Many > (most?) computer sound cards will create distortion if turned up too > high, and turning it up too high can also cause the input of the radio > to create distortion. > > You can hook a scope to the output of the sound card and watch it for > clipping of the sine wave as you adjust the gain (on the Windows > PLAYBACK mixer). Turn the gain up until it you just begin to see > clipping, or until the signal stops getting stronger, then reduce the > gain until the voltage drops to one half of that value (that is, the > trace is half as tall). If you don't have a scope, LISTEN to the > sound card with headphones and make the same adjustment. What you're > listening for is any harshness that appears when you turn it up, and > when you hear it, reduce the gain until it sounds half as loud. > > Now you're ready to adjust the Line Input gain of the K3 according to > the K3 manual. > > 73, Jim Brown K9YC. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 psk D splater
I use PSK - D with Kcomm or K3 utility all the time for rtty . Can you tell me what your indicated K3 voltage is on K3 screen? What is the indicated voltage on 25w key (cw constant keyed) on K3 screen? Do you have a Coilcraft DLFC15 filter in your rs232 line? Adrian ... vk4tux -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of dm...@nexicom.net Sent: Wednesday, 30 May 2012 11:13 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 psk D splater Last evening I was trying another aspect of my K3I often work PSK using AFSK but I thought Id give it a try using PSK-D using Kcomm I set everyting and it was decoding fine on the K3 display and in Kcomm.There was a strong station that was calling CQ so i gave him a call while having a good QSO he mentioned that I was splattering a bit and I should not drive as hard. rather than explaining that I wasnt using AFSK I just quickly said thanks Ill look into it and 73. Question, What can cause splatter when using PSK-D I had the power dialed to 25W so I certainly wasn.t running to much power, and just to be sure that I was actually using PSK -d I had pulled the audio line in/out from the K3. Am I missing something? I will be trying again hooking my other rig up to another computer so that I can monitor my output in Fldigi, just in case he was seeing issues at his end. David Moes VE3DVY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 psk D splater
Just to add to my original question and this may come out when I test it using the other radioHow much power can you safely use with PSK-D. I don't like to use much power to start with but in rare occasion a little boost can help. just curios how much boost can I make. I will try the utility, Kcomm and keying with the paddles. but as you say there should be no difference. I wont get to it tonight but will try sometime in the next day or two. and report my findings. My only worry is can I attenuate enough to run the K3 to near full power and not swamp the Kenwood to much. probably a dummy load on both. David Moes VE3DVY On Wednesday 30/05/2012 at 1:49 pm, Rick Prather wrote: > Right! > > He said he was going to set up an outside monitor to look at his > signal. Perhaps when that's set up it would be interesting to compare > the Kcomm generated text with just the K3 Utility. > > Don't know why it would make a difference but could be a starting > place if it does. > > Rick > K6LE > > On 5/30/2012, at 9:52 , iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: >> >> >> You missed the point - he's not using an external audio feed to the >> K3. I've never used Kcomm, but if it operates in "PSK D" mode, it must >> be sending commands, with text, to the K3, and the K3 does all of the >> modulation. >> >> 73, >> >>~iain / N6ML > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] INTERNET PURCHASING
David is absolutely right (frighteningly right) and unless people start understanding the ramifications of what they are creating each time they purchase something over the internet they will find themselves living in communities as blighted as Detroit. Internet sales are almost universally tax-free which means local communities are deprived of revenue crucially needed to maintain quality living for their citizens. Every time you think you save a buck by ordering online, you actually hurt your local schools, hospitals, fire departments, special learning centers, and all manner of charities. Every locally owned business in your town, whether you live in a metropolis or a village, contributes a sizable portion of its sales-revenue to other people. Just outright gives it to them . . . whether in the form of taxes or in the form of donations. The fewer sales they have (because you have taken your business to anonymous internet vendors), the less money they have available to give to anybody. In the end, YOU suffer. You want new uniforms for your kid's t-ball team? The first place you go is not to your own pocket. Heaven forbid! No, the first place you turn are to your local businessmen and businesswomen. You say to them, "can you help us out" and suddenly you are taken aback when they reply, "With what?" We have no discretionary funds this year. We're doing all we can to keep our heads above water as it is. Sorry about the kids." In the end, YOU suffer. The people who sell you flowers through an 800 number or over the internet will NEVER help you buy uniforms for your boys. They will NEVER contribute to your local rescue squad's extrication equipment. They don't give a darn about your community. They are faceless, nameless, and do their banking in THEIR home town where, if they even do so, they get credit for charitable donations in their name with YOUR money! But not so for your local florist who is nickeled and dimed (by you and me) month after month, year after year, for worthy hometown projects, and who gratefully gives back to your community a portion of the money you have spent with him. Likewise for every locally-owned store. I buy nothing over the internet except those items I simply cannot buy here in town. I WANT my local businesses to survive. I am HAPPY to pay a few bucks more to make that happen. I am THRILLED when I see boarded up store-front buildings . . . that are no longer boarded up. 73, Kent K9ZTV On 5/30/2012 6:32 AM, David Christ wrote: > This is considered bad form in the bicycle world and I assume it is > the same in the Ham world as well. It is unfair to the dealer who > has invested money in having stock on hand to for you take advantage > of his investment and then give him nothing in return. At least buy > something else from him even if small. > > If you want a local shop to be there when you need something at a > moment's notice you need to spend money there at other times. If it > costs a little more, that is the price of keeping him in business. I > will admit that if the price difference is too great you are > justified in taking your business elsewhere. > > Disclaimer: I was a shop owner once so this is a sore point. > > David K0LUM > > >> The advantage is you can go to W&S, look at and try the rig, then >> purchase it direct from Elecraft! >> > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home:http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help:http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post:mailto: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: 2012.0.2178 / Virus Database: 2425/5033 - Release Date: 05/30/12 > > __ 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] K3 psk D splater
Hi Jim Thanksgood tips but Keep in mind I am using PSK-D where I am sending serial data to the K3 and letting it do the modulation. so there is no audio path from the PC into the K3. before I had the K3 using the sound card was my only option and even now when using AFSK to the K3 I dont believe I have an issue. It was just when I tried to let the K3 handle the modulation that I got this response and as others have pointed out it is very possible y that there is someting at his end. I was just wondering though if there was someting I can do to controll the IMD at the K3 when using PSK-D as opposed to PSK-A David Moes VE3DVY > > --- Original message --- > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 psk D splater > From: Jim Brown > To: > Date: Wednesday, 30/05/2012 12:42 PM > > On 5/30/2012 6:13 AM, dm...@nexicom.net wrote: >> >> Question, What can cause splatter when using PSK-D > > Splatter is simply distortion. Anything in the audio chain can cause > splatter, from the computer to the audio section of the K3. Many > (most?) computer sound cards will create distortion if turned up too > high, and turning it up too high can also cause the input of the radio > to create distortion. > > You can hook a scope to the output of the sound card and watch it for > clipping of the sine wave as you adjust the gain (on the Windows > PLAYBACK mixer). Turn the gain up until it you just begin to see > clipping, or until the signal stops getting stronger, then reduce the > gain until the voltage drops to one half of that value (that is, the > trace is half as tall). If you don't have a scope, LISTEN to the > sound > card with headphones and make the same adjustment. What you're > listening > for is any harshness that appears when you turn it up, and when you > hear > it, reduce the gain until it sounds half as loud. > > Now you're ready to adjust the Line Input gain of the K3 according to > the K3 manual. > > 73, Jim Brown K9YC. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] UK Re-seller
David is absolutely right (frighteningly right) and unless people start understanding the ramifications of what they are creating each time they purchase something over the internet they will find themselves living in communities as blighted as Detroit. The On 5/30/2012 6:32 AM, David Christ wrote: > This is considered bad form in the bicycle world and I assume it is > the same in the Ham world as well. It is unfair to the dealer who > has invested money in having stock on hand to for you take advantage > of his investment and then give him nothing in return. At least buy > something else from him even if small. > > If you want a local shop to be there when you need something at a > moment's notice you need to spend money there at other times. If it > costs a little more, that is the price of keeping him in business. I > will admit that if the price difference is too great you are > justified in taking your business elsewhere. > > Disclaimer: I was a shop owner once so this is a sore point. > > David K0LUM > > >> The advantage is you can go to W&S, look at and try the rig, then >> purchase it direct from Elecraft! >> > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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: 2012.0.2178 / Virus Database: 2425/5033 - Release Date: 05/30/12 > > __ 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] K3 psk D splater
Maybe you ought to read Jim's post again. Sure looks like he's talking about the sound card out going into the radio 73, Ross N4RP On 5/30/2012 1:52 PM, Rick Bates wrote: > And you missed that Jim was talking about the RECEIVE station overdriving > the sound card for decoding. ;-) > > Both sides need to have the correct settings before making judgments. > > Rick wa6nhc > > -Original Message- > From: iain macdonnell - N6ML > > On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 9:42 AM, Jim Brown > wrote: >> On 5/30/2012 6:13 AM, dm...@nexicom.net wrote: >>> Question, What can cause splatter when using PSK-D >> Splatter is simply distortion. Anything in the audio chain can cause >> splatter, from the computer to the audio section of the K3. Many >> (most?) computer sound cards will create distortion if turned up too >> high, and turning it up too high can also cause the input of the radio >> to create distortion. >> >> You can hook a scope to the output of the sound card and watch it for >> clipping of the sine wave as you adjust the gain (on the Windows >> PLAYBACK mixer). Turn the gain up until it you just begin to see >> clipping, or until the signal stops getting stronger, then reduce the >> gain until the voltage drops to one half of that value (that is, the >> trace is half as tall). If you don't have a scope, LISTEN to the sound >> card with headphones and make the same adjustment. What you're listening >> for is any harshness that appears when you turn it up, and when you hear >> it, reduce the gain until it sounds half as loud. >> >> Now you're ready to adjust the Line Input gain of the K3 according to >> the K3 manual. > You missed the point - he's not using an external audio feed to the > K3. I've never used Kcomm, but if it operates in "PSK D" mode, it must > be sending commands, with text, to the K3, and the K3 does all of the > modulation. > > 73, > > ~iain / N6ML > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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 -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications.” __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 psk D splater
And you missed that Jim was talking about the RECEIVE station overdriving the sound card for decoding. ;-) Both sides need to have the correct settings before making judgments. Rick wa6nhc -Original Message- From: iain macdonnell - N6ML On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 9:42 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > On 5/30/2012 6:13 AM, dm...@nexicom.net wrote: >> Question, What can cause splatter when using PSK-D > > Splatter is simply distortion. Anything in the audio chain can cause > splatter, from the computer to the audio section of the K3. Many > (most?) computer sound cards will create distortion if turned up too > high, and turning it up too high can also cause the input of the radio > to create distortion. > > You can hook a scope to the output of the sound card and watch it for > clipping of the sine wave as you adjust the gain (on the Windows > PLAYBACK mixer). Turn the gain up until it you just begin to see > clipping, or until the signal stops getting stronger, then reduce the > gain until the voltage drops to one half of that value (that is, the > trace is half as tall). If you don't have a scope, LISTEN to the sound > card with headphones and make the same adjustment. What you're listening > for is any harshness that appears when you turn it up, and when you hear > it, reduce the gain until it sounds half as loud. > > Now you're ready to adjust the Line Input gain of the K3 according to > the K3 manual. You missed the point - he's not using an external audio feed to the K3. I've never used Kcomm, but if it operates in "PSK D" mode, it must be sending commands, with text, to the K3, and the K3 does all of the modulation. 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 psk D splater
Right! He said he was going to set up an outside monitor to look at his signal. Perhaps when that's set up it would be interesting to compare the Kcomm generated text with just the K3 Utility. Don't know why it would make a difference but could be a starting place if it does. Rick K6LE On 5/30/2012, at 9:52 , iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: > > You missed the point - he's not using an external audio feed to the > K3. I've never used Kcomm, but if it operates in "PSK D" mode, it must > be sending commands, with text, to the K3, and the K3 does all of the > modulation. > > 73, > >~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: HEAVY KNOBS??
I tried both kinds of knobs for an extended period. I used the standard knob with very light drag from the felt pad so that I could spin it easily. It was easy to spin and stop precisely. The heavy knob spins for much longer, but at first I found it was harder to stop it where I wanted it. I have kept the heavy knob because I like the feel of it when turning more slowly. Both it and the standard knob are well-balanced so you can use them with very little drag. On 5/30/2012 9:24 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: > What I get out of a weighted knob is related to a car accelerator or > throttle body that sticks with first pressure on the accelerator -- you > always get a jerky start. The knob weight makes the "smooth" part possible > -- with enough inertia in the knob, it is possible to tune slowly with the > results of a "light touch" even though my fingers no longer reliably impart > a light touch. This is getting more obvious as I get older. > > 73, Guy. > > On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 11:54 AM, W4ATK wrote: > >> Phillip and others, >> >> The original K3 knob is adequate in my opinion. As a matter of fact >> I have an extra. I acquired a K2 where someone had put a K3 knob on it >> (Which I did replace with the newer K2 weighted knob from Elecraft). I am >> sitting here with the spare K3 knob in my hands and cannot for the life of >> me see any advantage to an even heavier knob. Proper adjustment against the >> felt washer works for me….But to each his own….. >> >> 73s Jim, W4ATK >> On May 30, 2012, at 8:44 AM, Phil LaMarche wrote: >> >>> I questioned the problems possible caused by heavy knobs. N8BX's >>> response >>> >>> Philip LaMarche >>> >>> >>> >>> K3 # 1605 >>> KPA500 # 029 >>> P3 #1480 >>> >>> W9DVM >>> >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: Fred Freeman [mailto:n...@redbird.net] >>> Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 8:41 PM >>> To: Phil LaMarche >>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HEAVY KNOBS?? >>> >>> >>> Hi Phil, with regard to premature wear caused to the K3 encoders by >> weighted >>> knobs, I do not feel there is anything to be concerned about. Elecraft >> uses >>> the best encoders I have experienced in over 20 years in ham radio. They >>> are on par with encoders I have seen in industrial applications where >> they >>> receive much more use and abuse than anything likely to be seen in an >>> amateur radio application. I have had a weighted knob on my K3 for 3 >> years >>> and it gets used frequently. It is also my demo radio at shows and it >> gets >>> a lot of use there. To date, I can not tell it from a brand new radio. >> The >>> reason it stays nice is partly due to the quality of the encoder and >> partly >>> because of the nature in which bearing material works. Obviously a ball >>> bearing is preferred but it is an expensive luxury for hams. We a lucky >> to >>> have a USA manufacture (Elecraft) that chooses to use premium components. >>> Many Japanese made radios now use a quality made encoder with a full >> metal >>> shell and a bronze bushing for the bearing. Icom uses the same exact >>> encoders the Icom 746 thru the 7800 radios, and Yaesu does the same on >> the >>> FT-950 thru FTdx9000, etc. There were radios made in the 80's and 90's >> that >>> had plastic encoder housings and less robust bearing materials, yet these >>> encoders continue to hold up over time. Once in a while you will find an >>> old Icom 735, Kenwood 440, or a Yaesu 757GX with a worn, loose and sloppy >>> feeling encoder. Often these radios have equal wear on the face, buttons >>> and the rest of the enclosure. They literally got the heck ran out of >> them >>> for 20 years and all without any maintenance (lubrication, etc). There >> are >>> a great many radios on the used market from the 80's-90's that have nice >>> smooth and wear free encoders and the best feeling are often from radios >>> with heavier knobs (Icom 781, 765, 751A, Kenwood 930, 940, 950, Yaesu >>> FT-990, FT-1000D, FT-1000MP, etc). As an experienced tool maker, I will >> not >>> design a product that I feel will compromise the life of a customers >> radio. >>> >>> One measure that I do recommend is removing the weighted knob from your >>> radio if ever you ship it. Shipping companies today are known for >> dropping >>> boxes from great heights. When I bought my Icom 7700 and 7800 radios, >> they >>> both came with the Icom weighted knob not installed on the radio. You >> have >>> to put the knob on after you remove it from the box. So it is a >> worthwhile >>> consideration to remove the knob if shipping your radio via UPS, Fed-Ex >> or >>> US Mail. >>> >>> If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to email me. >>> Thanks& 73, N8BX >>> Fred >>> >>> --Original Message-- From: Phil LaMarche To: n...@73cnc.com Subject: FW: [Elecraft] HEAVY KNOBS?? Sent: May 27, 2012 2:58 PM Thoughts? Philip LaMarche 727-944-3226 727-510-
Re: [Elecraft] K3 psk D splater
On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 9:42 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > On 5/30/2012 6:13 AM, dm...@nexicom.net wrote: >> Question, What can cause splatter when using PSK-D > > Splatter is simply distortion. Anything in the audio chain can cause > splatter, from the computer to the audio section of the K3. Many > (most?) computer sound cards will create distortion if turned up too > high, and turning it up too high can also cause the input of the radio > to create distortion. > > You can hook a scope to the output of the sound card and watch it for > clipping of the sine wave as you adjust the gain (on the Windows > PLAYBACK mixer). Turn the gain up until it you just begin to see > clipping, or until the signal stops getting stronger, then reduce the > gain until the voltage drops to one half of that value (that is, the > trace is half as tall). If you don't have a scope, LISTEN to the sound > card with headphones and make the same adjustment. What you're listening > for is any harshness that appears when you turn it up, and when you hear > it, reduce the gain until it sounds half as loud. > > Now you're ready to adjust the Line Input gain of the K3 according to > the K3 manual. You missed the point - he's not using an external audio feed to the K3. I've never used Kcomm, but if it operates in "PSK D" mode, it must be sending commands, with text, to the K3, and the K3 does all of the modulation. 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 psk D splater
On 5/30/2012 6:13 AM, dm...@nexicom.net wrote: > Question, What can cause splatter when using PSK-D Splatter is simply distortion. Anything in the audio chain can cause splatter, from the computer to the audio section of the K3. Many (most?) computer sound cards will create distortion if turned up too high, and turning it up too high can also cause the input of the radio to create distortion. You can hook a scope to the output of the sound card and watch it for clipping of the sine wave as you adjust the gain (on the Windows PLAYBACK mixer). Turn the gain up until it you just begin to see clipping, or until the signal stops getting stronger, then reduce the gain until the voltage drops to one half of that value (that is, the trace is half as tall). If you don't have a scope, LISTEN to the sound card with headphones and make the same adjustment. What you're listening for is any harshness that appears when you turn it up, and when you hear it, reduce the gain until it sounds half as loud. Now you're ready to adjust the Line Input gain of the K3 according to the K3 manual. 73, Jim Brown K9YC. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] FW: HEAVY KNOBS??
What I get out of a weighted knob is related to a car accelerator or throttle body that sticks with first pressure on the accelerator -- you always get a jerky start. The knob weight makes the "smooth" part possible -- with enough inertia in the knob, it is possible to tune slowly with the results of a "light touch" even though my fingers no longer reliably impart a light touch. This is getting more obvious as I get older. 73, Guy. On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 11:54 AM, W4ATK wrote: > Phillip and others, > >The original K3 knob is adequate in my opinion. As a matter of fact > I have an extra. I acquired a K2 where someone had put a K3 knob on it > (Which I did replace with the newer K2 weighted knob from Elecraft). I am > sitting here with the spare K3 knob in my hands and cannot for the life of > me see any advantage to an even heavier knob. Proper adjustment against the > felt washer works for me….But to each his own….. > > 73s Jim, W4ATK > On May 30, 2012, at 8:44 AM, Phil LaMarche wrote: > > > I questioned the problems possible caused by heavy knobs. N8BX's > > response > > > > Philip LaMarche > > > > > > > > K3 # 1605 > > KPA500 # 029 > > P3 #1480 > > > > W9DVM > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Fred Freeman [mailto:n...@redbird.net] > > Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 8:41 PM > > To: Phil LaMarche > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HEAVY KNOBS?? > > > > > > Hi Phil, with regard to premature wear caused to the K3 encoders by > weighted > > knobs, I do not feel there is anything to be concerned about. Elecraft > uses > > the best encoders I have experienced in over 20 years in ham radio. They > > are on par with encoders I have seen in industrial applications where > they > > receive much more use and abuse than anything likely to be seen in an > > amateur radio application. I have had a weighted knob on my K3 for 3 > years > > and it gets used frequently. It is also my demo radio at shows and it > gets > > a lot of use there. To date, I can not tell it from a brand new radio. > The > > reason it stays nice is partly due to the quality of the encoder and > partly > > because of the nature in which bearing material works. Obviously a ball > > bearing is preferred but it is an expensive luxury for hams. We a lucky > to > > have a USA manufacture (Elecraft) that chooses to use premium components. > > Many Japanese made radios now use a quality made encoder with a full > metal > > shell and a bronze bushing for the bearing. Icom uses the same exact > > encoders the Icom 746 thru the 7800 radios, and Yaesu does the same on > the > > FT-950 thru FTdx9000, etc. There were radios made in the 80's and 90's > that > > had plastic encoder housings and less robust bearing materials, yet these > > encoders continue to hold up over time. Once in a while you will find an > > old Icom 735, Kenwood 440, or a Yaesu 757GX with a worn, loose and sloppy > > feeling encoder. Often these radios have equal wear on the face, buttons > > and the rest of the enclosure. They literally got the heck ran out of > them > > for 20 years and all without any maintenance (lubrication, etc). There > are > > a great many radios on the used market from the 80's-90's that have nice > > smooth and wear free encoders and the best feeling are often from radios > > with heavier knobs (Icom 781, 765, 751A, Kenwood 930, 940, 950, Yaesu > > FT-990, FT-1000D, FT-1000MP, etc). As an experienced tool maker, I will > not > > design a product that I feel will compromise the life of a customers > radio. > > > > One measure that I do recommend is removing the weighted knob from your > > radio if ever you ship it. Shipping companies today are known for > dropping > > boxes from great heights. When I bought my Icom 7700 and 7800 radios, > they > > both came with the Icom weighted knob not installed on the radio. You > have > > to put the knob on after you remove it from the box. So it is a > worthwhile > > consideration to remove the knob if shipping your radio via UPS, Fed-Ex > or > > US Mail. > > > > If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to email me. > > Thanks & 73, N8BX > > Fred > > > > > >> > >> --Original Message-- > >> From: Phil LaMarche > >> To: n...@73cnc.com > >> Subject: FW: [Elecraft] HEAVY KNOBS?? > >> Sent: May 27, 2012 2:58 PM > >> > >> Thoughts? > >> > >> Philip LaMarche > >> > >> > >> 727-944-3226 > >> 727-510-5038 Cell > >> www.w9dvm.com > >> WWW.FLAMGROUP.COM > >> > >> K3 # 1605 > >> KPA500 # 029 > >> P3 #1480 > >> > >> CCA 98-00827 > >> CRA 1701 > >> W9DVM > >> > >> > >> > >> -Original Message- > >> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > >> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau > >> Claire > >> Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2012 2:56 PM > >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HEAVY KNOBS?? > >> > >> I wonder if anyone has studied the long-term effects on the encoder > >> bushings and shafts that must support those knobs?
Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA interference -
I can agree with you regarding the IF oscillator oscillating since when I approach the coax it changes the conditions stopping the oscillatoin. BUT - if it was the P3's IF amplifier going into oscillation I would expect the display to freeze as no IF signal would be able to pass. That does not happen. The P3 and SVGA continue to operate as it should but has the extreneous signal displayed. I am convinced the ribbon cable signaling was inducing a signal onto the shield of the internal IF coax. Moving the ribbon cable away from the IF coax cleared the whole problem up. All is as it should be now. 73, Bob - W6OPO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-interference-tp7556731p7556776.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] UK Re-seller
> "Kevin" == Kevin Cozens writes: Kevin> An importer can distribute some of the costs across multiple Kevin> units. Buying Kevin> local should be less cost for shipping and faster Kevin> delivery. It is left to Kevin> the individual to decide if they want to buy local or direct Kevin> from Elecraft. I would also like to add that any reseller in Europe must provide 2 years warranty, instead of the 1 year that Elecraft provide, and they must be able to recover that cost somewhere. -- Pierfrancesco Caci, ik5pvx __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] UK Re-seller
On 12-05-30 07:32 AM, someone wrote: > The advantage is you can go to W&S, look at and try the rig, then > purchase it direct from Elecraft! The price going direct may appear to be less at first but you also need to factor in the the higher cost to ship from overseas plus the import costs (the VAT and any other fees charged by the UK government to bring items in). An importer can distribute some of the costs across multiple units. Buying local should be less cost for shipping and faster delivery. It is left to the individual to decide if they want to buy local or direct from Elecraft. -- Cheers! Kevin. http://www.ve3syb.ca/ |"Nerds make the shiny things that distract Owner of Elecraft K2 #2172 | the mouth-breathers, and that's why we're | powerful!" #include | --Chris Hardwick __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: HEAVY KNOBS??
Phillip and others, The original K3 knob is adequate in my opinion. As a matter of fact I have an extra. I acquired a K2 where someone had put a K3 knob on it (Which I did replace with the newer K2 weighted knob from Elecraft). I am sitting here with the spare K3 knob in my hands and cannot for the life of me see any advantage to an even heavier knob. Proper adjustment against the felt washer works for me….But to each his own….. 73s Jim, W4ATK On May 30, 2012, at 8:44 AM, Phil LaMarche wrote: > I questioned the problems possible caused by heavy knobs. N8BX's > response > > Philip LaMarche > > > > K3 # 1605 > KPA500 # 029 > P3 #1480 > > W9DVM > > > > -Original Message- > From: Fred Freeman [mailto:n...@redbird.net] > Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 8:41 PM > To: Phil LaMarche > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HEAVY KNOBS?? > > > Hi Phil, with regard to premature wear caused to the K3 encoders by weighted > knobs, I do not feel there is anything to be concerned about. Elecraft uses > the best encoders I have experienced in over 20 years in ham radio. They > are on par with encoders I have seen in industrial applications where they > receive much more use and abuse than anything likely to be seen in an > amateur radio application. I have had a weighted knob on my K3 for 3 years > and it gets used frequently. It is also my demo radio at shows and it gets > a lot of use there. To date, I can not tell it from a brand new radio. The > reason it stays nice is partly due to the quality of the encoder and partly > because of the nature in which bearing material works. Obviously a ball > bearing is preferred but it is an expensive luxury for hams. We a lucky to > have a USA manufacture (Elecraft) that chooses to use premium components. > Many Japanese made radios now use a quality made encoder with a full metal > shell and a bronze bushing for the bearing. Icom uses the same exact > encoders the Icom 746 thru the 7800 radios, and Yaesu does the same on the > FT-950 thru FTdx9000, etc. There were radios made in the 80's and 90's that > had plastic encoder housings and less robust bearing materials, yet these > encoders continue to hold up over time. Once in a while you will find an > old Icom 735, Kenwood 440, or a Yaesu 757GX with a worn, loose and sloppy > feeling encoder. Often these radios have equal wear on the face, buttons > and the rest of the enclosure. They literally got the heck ran out of them > for 20 years and all without any maintenance (lubrication, etc). There are > a great many radios on the used market from the 80's-90's that have nice > smooth and wear free encoders and the best feeling are often from radios > with heavier knobs (Icom 781, 765, 751A, Kenwood 930, 940, 950, Yaesu > FT-990, FT-1000D, FT-1000MP, etc). As an experienced tool maker, I will not > design a product that I feel will compromise the life of a customers radio. > > One measure that I do recommend is removing the weighted knob from your > radio if ever you ship it. Shipping companies today are known for dropping > boxes from great heights. When I bought my Icom 7700 and 7800 radios, they > both came with the Icom weighted knob not installed on the radio. You have > to put the knob on after you remove it from the box. So it is a worthwhile > consideration to remove the knob if shipping your radio via UPS, Fed-Ex or > US Mail. > > If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to email me. > Thanks & 73, N8BX > Fred > > >> >> --Original Message-- >> From: Phil LaMarche >> To: n...@73cnc.com >> Subject: FW: [Elecraft] HEAVY KNOBS?? >> Sent: May 27, 2012 2:58 PM >> >> Thoughts? >> >> Philip LaMarche >> >> >> 727-944-3226 >> 727-510-5038 Cell >> www.w9dvm.com >> WWW.FLAMGROUP.COM >> >> K3 # 1605 >> KPA500 # 029 >> P3 #1480 >> >> CCA 98-00827 >> CRA 1701 >> W9DVM >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau >> Claire >> Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2012 2:56 PM >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HEAVY KNOBS?? >> >> I wonder if anyone has studied the long-term effects on the encoder >> bushings and shafts that must support those knobs? AFAIK, it's just a >> simple bushing >> - no ball or roller bearing races - so all of the wear is on the lower >> side of the bushing. >> >> Ron AC7AC >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email >> list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> >> >> >> Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/li
Re: [Elecraft] K3 psk D splater
The short answer is that splatter can be caused by just about anything between your keyboard and his audio out. Analyzing just one occurrence is nearly impossible. There is a lot of good verbiage in the archives about keeping your signal "clean" and maintaining a means for inspecting that yourself. The desired answer to the other station's report is "I monitor that constantly, and my signal is clean leaving." What do you get when you monitor your own signal? Do you have something to do that, and do you know how to use it to get correct readings on yourself? Beyond that, even going through one amplifier means that IMD products will be down 35 dB for a well functioning amplifier. When your signal is S3 or S4, the IMD is way down. If the other guy was loud, then your primary signal, even at 25 watts, is likely s9 or maybe even 20 over. In that case even that -35 dB can sound like a local signal. If he's doing what so many people seem to do, run his preamp constantly on, RF gain max all the time, his RX, even a K3, can add 20 dB to the IMD on your signal, ESPECIALLY if using SSB filters for RX. But if you are not perfectly clear and measured about what you are transmitting, that argument won't go anywhere. Again, belaboring intentional, trick is to not have any questions about the signal you are transmitting. Even better you have graphics on it, and can send it to him in an email. 73, Guy. On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 9:13 AM, wrote: > Last evening I was trying another aspect of my K3I often work PSK > using AFSK but I thought Id give it a try using PSK-D using Kcomm > > I set everyting and it was decoding fine on the K3 display and in > Kcomm.There was a strong station that was calling CQ so i gave him > a call while having a good QSO he mentioned that I was splattering a > bit and I should not drive as hard. rather than explaining that I > wasnt using AFSK I just quickly said thanks Ill look into it and 73. > Question, What can cause splatter when using PSK-D I had the power > dialed to 25W so I certainly wasn.t running to much power, and just > to be sure that I was actually using PSK -d I had pulled the audio > line in/out from the K3. Am I missing something? I will be trying > again hooking my other rig up to another computer so that I can > monitor my output in Fldigi, just in case he was seeing issues at his > end. > > > David Moes > VE3DVY > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KX3 AGC settings and what the really mean.
Hi Ron, I'll be documenting these better in the next KX3 errata. In general we recommend using the defaults. Here's a quick summary: > AGC Decay: soft No equivalent in the KX3. In fact probably not needed even in the K3 thanks to recent K3 and KX3 AGC improvements. > Hld: 0.2 (AGC HLD, default 0) Hold time in seconds for voice-mode AGC. This prevents AGC decay for a specified time, which some SSB ops like. > Pls: nor (AGC PLS, default NOR, just added with the 1.01 MCU release) Noise-pulse rejection. Prevents the AGC (and S-meter) from charging up on one-shot noise events. Try turning a noisy florescent lamp on/off right next to the radio; with AGC PLS set to NOR, the KX3 should suppress the usual long-decay S-meter response to such pulses. Set it to OFF if you want to see what happens to most radios :) > Slp: 0 (AGC SLP, default 15 on the KX3) The higher the slope number, the "flatter" the AGC response is. With a high setting of slope, signals above the AGC threshold will be held very close in audio amplitude even if they vary by many S-units at the RF input. > Thr: 20 (AGC THR, default 5 to 7 depending on firmware release) This specifies the threshold at which AGC starts to "attack". A higher number moves the threshold up. > F: 200 (AGC FST, default 120; or AGC SLO, default 20) Specifies the decay rate for AGC slow or fast as selected by the AGC switch on the K3 or the AGC SPD menu entry on the KX3. A larger number means a faster decay rate. > AF lim: nor 030 (AF LIM, default 30) Sets the audio limiter threshold used when AGC is turned OFF. Not yet implemented in the KX3. 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
Re: [Elecraft] FW: HEAVY KNOBS??
As Eric reported, my assumption was wrong; the Elecraft encoders have ball bearings in spite of their small size. IMX quality ball bearings make a big difference in their ability to handle weight without excessive wear in designs with significant side-loading (such as a heavy knob rotating a nominally horizontal encoder shaft). Fred makes an excellent point about removing the heavy knob if the rig is shipped. Inertia is an amazing weight-multiplier. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil LaMarche Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 6:45 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] FW: HEAVY KNOBS?? I questioned the problems possible caused by heavy knobs. N8BX's response Philip LaMarche K3 # 1605 KPA500 # 029 P3 #1480 W9DVM -Original Message- From: Fred Freeman [mailto:n...@redbird.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 8:41 PM To: Phil LaMarche Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HEAVY KNOBS?? Hi Phil, with regard to premature wear caused to the K3 encoders by weighted knobs, I do not feel there is anything to be concerned about. Elecraft uses the best encoders I have experienced in over 20 years in ham radio. They are on par with encoders I have seen in industrial applications where they receive much more use and abuse than anything likely to be seen in an amateur radio application. I have had a weighted knob on my K3 for 3 years and it gets used frequently. It is also my demo radio at shows and it gets a lot of use there. To date, I can not tell it from a brand new radio. The reason it stays nice is partly due to the quality of the encoder and partly because of the nature in which bearing material works. Obviously a ball bearing is preferred but it is an expensive luxury for hams. We a lucky to have a USA manufacture (Elecraft) that chooses to use premium components. Many Japanese made radios now use a quality made encoder with a full metal shell and a bronze bushing for the bearing. Icom uses the same exact encoders the Icom 746 thru the 7800 radios, and Yaesu does the same on the FT-950 thru FTdx9000, etc. There were radios made in the 80's and 90's that had plastic encoder housings and less robust bearing materials, yet these encoders continue to hold up over time. Once in a while you will find an old Icom 735, Kenwood 440, or a Yaesu 757GX with a worn, loose and sloppy feeling encoder. Often these radios have equal wear on the face, buttons and the rest of the enclosure. They literally got the heck ran out of them for 20 years and all without any maintenance (lubrication, etc). There are a great many radios on the used market from the 80's-90's that have nice smooth and wear free encoders and the best feeling are often from radios with heavier knobs (Icom 781, 765, 751A, Kenwood 930, 940, 950, Yaesu FT-990, FT-1000D, FT-1000MP, etc). As an experienced tool maker, I will not design a product that I feel will compromise the life of a customers radio. One measure that I do recommend is removing the weighted knob from your radio if ever you ship it. Shipping companies today are known for dropping boxes from great heights. When I bought my Icom 7700 and 7800 radios, they both came with the Icom weighted knob not installed on the radio. You have to put the knob on after you remove it from the box. So it is a worthwhile consideration to remove the knob if shipping your radio via UPS, Fed-Ex or US Mail. If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to email me. Thanks & 73, N8BX Fred __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] FS: unbuilt XV50 50 MHz transverter kit
Hi there, Have for sale an unbuilt XV50 50 MHz transverter kit including XVOVN crystal oven option. If you need, I have a 42 MHz crystal for conversion to 70 MHz. New price USD 450,00. Asking Euro 350,00 or USD equivalent. Please reply off list to pa7f (at) dx.nl 73, Frank PA7F __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: HEAVY KNOBS??
I questioned the problems possible caused by heavy knobs. N8BX's response Philip LaMarche K3 # 1605 KPA500 # 029 P3 #1480 W9DVM -Original Message- From: Fred Freeman [mailto:n...@redbird.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 8:41 PM To: Phil LaMarche Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HEAVY KNOBS?? Hi Phil, with regard to premature wear caused to the K3 encoders by weighted knobs, I do not feel there is anything to be concerned about. Elecraft uses the best encoders I have experienced in over 20 years in ham radio. They are on par with encoders I have seen in industrial applications where they receive much more use and abuse than anything likely to be seen in an amateur radio application. I have had a weighted knob on my K3 for 3 years and it gets used frequently. It is also my demo radio at shows and it gets a lot of use there. To date, I can not tell it from a brand new radio. The reason it stays nice is partly due to the quality of the encoder and partly because of the nature in which bearing material works. Obviously a ball bearing is preferred but it is an expensive luxury for hams. We a lucky to have a USA manufacture (Elecraft) that chooses to use premium components. Many Japanese made radios now use a quality made encoder with a full metal shell and a bronze bushing for the bearing. Icom uses the same exact encoders the Icom 746 thru the 7800 radios, and Yaesu does the same on the FT-950 thru FTdx9000, etc. There were radios made in the 80's and 90's that had plastic encoder housings and less robust bearing materials, yet these encoders continue to hold up over time. Once in a while you will find an old Icom 735, Kenwood 440, or a Yaesu 757GX with a worn, loose and sloppy feeling encoder. Often these radios have equal wear on the face, buttons and the rest of the enclosure. They literally got the heck ran out of them for 20 years and all without any maintenance (lubrication, etc). There are a great many radios on the used market from the 80's-90's that have nice smooth and wear free encoders and the best feeling are often from radios with heavier knobs (Icom 781, 765, 751A, Kenwood 930, 940, 950, Yaesu FT-990, FT-1000D, FT-1000MP, etc). As an experienced tool maker, I will not design a product that I feel will compromise the life of a customers radio. One measure that I do recommend is removing the weighted knob from your radio if ever you ship it. Shipping companies today are known for dropping boxes from great heights. When I bought my Icom 7700 and 7800 radios, they both came with the Icom weighted knob not installed on the radio. You have to put the knob on after you remove it from the box. So it is a worthwhile consideration to remove the knob if shipping your radio via UPS, Fed-Ex or US Mail. If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to email me. Thanks & 73, N8BX Fred > > --Original Message-- > From: Phil LaMarche > To: n...@73cnc.com > Subject: FW: [Elecraft] HEAVY KNOBS?? > Sent: May 27, 2012 2:58 PM > > Thoughts? > > Philip LaMarche > > > 727-944-3226 > 727-510-5038 Cell > www.w9dvm.com > WWW.FLAMGROUP.COM > > K3 # 1605 > KPA500 # 029 > P3 #1480 > > CCA 98-00827 > CRA 1701 > W9DVM > > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau > Claire > Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2012 2:56 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HEAVY KNOBS?? > > I wonder if anyone has studied the long-term effects on the encoder > bushings and shafts that must support those knobs? AFAIK, it's just a > simple bushing > - no ball or roller bearing races - so all of the wear is on the lower > side of the bushing. > > Ron AC7AC > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] UK Re-seller
If I was to make the journey all the way to W&S I'd probably end up picking up something. But I can't see anything wrong with going to look at something in a shop and then buying it off the Internet, I do it all the time, if they charge a lot more than online. If there's a small premium, it's worth it for getting the item immediately, but if they are making a 30% profit or so, no thanks. I don't think there's anything wrong about doing this at all. What I've done successfully in the past though, is go to a store that has something I want, confront them with the online price, and end up getting a good deal from the shop (a bit more than the online price but getting the item straight away). 73, Thomas M0TRN On 30 May 2012 12:32, David Christ wrote: > This is considered bad form in the bicycle world and I assume it is > the same in the Ham world as well. It is unfair to the dealer who > has invested money in having stock on hand to for you take advantage > of his investment and then give him nothing in return. At least buy > something else from him even if small. > > If you want a local shop to be there when you need something at a > moment's notice you need to spend money there at other times. If it > costs a little more, that is the price of keeping him in business. I > will admit that if the price difference is too great you are > justified in taking your business elsewhere. > > Disclaimer: I was a shop owner once so this is a sore point. > > David K0LUM > > > >The advantage is you can go to W&S, look at and try the rig, then > >purchase it direct from Elecraft! > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] FS: KBT2 Internal Battery Kit
Elecrafters, I have a KBT2 Kit for sale, still in its original packaging. It was originally purchased in August 09, and recently acquired by myself with other equipment. The price is $65.00 which includes shipping in the US via USPS Priority Mail. I do not take PayPal, but I will take your personal check. Please contact me off-line at the above email address or WB4DAD at arrl.net 73, Skip WB4DAD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 psk D splater
Last evening I was trying another aspect of my K3I often work PSK using AFSK but I thought Id give it a try using PSK-D using Kcomm I set everyting and it was decoding fine on the K3 display and in Kcomm.There was a strong station that was calling CQ so i gave him a call while having a good QSO he mentioned that I was splattering a bit and I should not drive as hard. rather than explaining that I wasnt using AFSK I just quickly said thanks Ill look into it and 73. Question, What can cause splatter when using PSK-D I had the power dialed to 25W so I certainly wasn.t running to much power, and just to be sure that I was actually using PSK -d I had pulled the audio line in/out from the K3. Am I missing something? I will be trying again hooking my other rig up to another computer so that I can monitor my output in Fldigi, just in case he was seeing issues at his end. David Moes VE3DVY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Buying a K3 in the UK?
A few years back I bought a couple of KB9YIG's little SDR receiver kits (one still in use as a panadapter for my K3..). Tony was charging $15 each including shipping, and at a UK equivalent of ~£8.50 there was no VAT charged on arrival either. Then W&S began selling them but at a price around £30 (forget exact amount). When challenged the response was convenience plus you got a cd of software which was available anyway via download. Will be interesting to see their pricing tactics of Elecraft gear. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (whose K3 #145 was bought at $2 to the £:-) M0XDF wrote > > Only if they sell as cheaply as Elecraft, taking into account the exchange > rate (I got my K3 at $2/£) and UPS delivery! > 73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108) > -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Buying-a-K3-in-the-UK-tp7556690p7556766.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] UK Re-seller
Not exactly local - good 2 hours drive for me (in UK, that considered longish). however, I would expect that most UK hams have bought from this dealing at some time in their radio lives and probably quite a bit. We just don't seem to have 'local' shops like you guys do, although I do have another one only about 30 mins away. In self defence, I wouldn't need to try an Elecraft product first! 73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108) The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today. ~Chinese proverb~ On 30 May 2012, at 12:32, David Christ wrote: > This is considered bad form in the bicycle world and I assume it is > the same in the Ham world as well. It is unfair to the dealer who > has invested money in having stock on hand to for you take advantage > of his investment and then give him nothing in return. At least buy > something else from him even if small. > > If you want a local shop to be there when you need something at a > moment's notice you need to spend money there at other times. If it > costs a little more, that is the price of keeping him in business. I > will admit that if the price difference is too great you are > justified in taking your business elsewhere. > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] UK Re-seller
This is considered bad form in the bicycle world and I assume it is the same in the Ham world as well. It is unfair to the dealer who has invested money in having stock on hand to for you take advantage of his investment and then give him nothing in return. At least buy something else from him even if small. If you want a local shop to be there when you need something at a moment's notice you need to spend money there at other times. If it costs a little more, that is the price of keeping him in business. I will admit that if the price difference is too great you are justified in taking your business elsewhere. Disclaimer: I was a shop owner once so this is a sore point. David K0LUM >The advantage is you can go to W&S, look at and try the rig, then >purchase it direct from Elecraft! > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Buying a KX3 in the UK?
Price will be a major factor, and of course the additional service. UK is very expensive for us on other goods, even w/o customs duty and VAT in Eu. Kit prices may be competitive. We will see. Hard to beat Elecraft. 73' István Szabó HA4ZD >> It's not necessarily excellent news for the UK. I for one would prefer to >> continue dealing with Elecraft rather than a general amateur radio >> reseller >> who is unlikely to be able to provide the high standard of technical and >> customer service that Elecraft provide. I am worried by that word >> "exclusive" in the Waters and Stanton announcement. I sincerely hope that >> it >> will not preclude UK customers who choose to do so from dealing direct >> with >> Elecraft like we have always done. >> >> Perhaps Elecraft could clarify? >> >> 73 to all >> >> Geoff >> G3UCK > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] Buying a K3 in the UK?
A local dealer has to add value to his service. And if a customer does not want that particular service, he should not be forced to buy it. I have always purchased directly from Elecraft and have never had the slightest problem. On the contrary, they have always provided a splendid service. It is good news if W&S becomes an Elecraft dealer as it provides a local service to customers who may not want to deal with the perceived hassle of importing from the US. It is very bad news if those who wish to deal directly with Elecraft are prevented from doing so. It's about choice and, dare I say it, a free market. I trust Elecraft to continue to give us the choice! 73 Ian G4FSU -- Geoff, Even if W&S did know that someone in the UK was dealing with Elecraft directly, I very much doubt that W&S could or would want to do anything to prevent that person from doing so. My understanding of "exclusive" in this context, is that W&S have been chosen/ asked/ appointed by Elecraft to be the sole dealer in the UK selling Elecraft's products. If Elecraft have not done this, then "exclusive" IMHO should not have appeared in the announcement. 73, Geoff LX2AO On May 29, 2012 at 10:56 AM, Geoffrey Downs G3UCK wrote: > It's not necessarily excellent news for the UK. I for one would prefer to > continue dealing with Elecraft rather than a general amateur radio > reseller > who is unlikely to be able to provide the high standard of technical and > customer service that Elecraft provide. I am worried by that word > "exclusive" in the Waters and Stanton announcement. I sincerely hope that > it > will not preclude UK customers who choose to do so from dealing direct > with > Elecraft like we have always done. > > Perhaps Elecraft could clarify? > > 73 to all > > Geoff > G3UCK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] UK Re-seller
The advantage is you can go to W&S, look at and try the rig, then purchase it direct from Elecraft! 73 Tom G3OLB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
