[Elecraft] [K2] KAT100 odd behavior cured by reset of KPA100?
OK, I had a failure of U6 EL5146C on my KPA100, which caused me to lose the RS-232 port, since the 5 V to power the MAX 232 chip was no longer present. Once I figured this out, I was troubleshooting the rig on the bench, and I was having trouble with the KAT100. My observations: * The KAT100 would not turn on immediately with the K2/100. It would take several seconds for it's lights to come on after the K2/100 powered on. A check of Q1 and Q2 revealed that they were working as expected. * Once on, the KAT100 would not respond to K2/100 control changes. Swinging the power control from low to high power would sometimes, but not always cause the KAT100 to change from low to high power and vice versa. * When activating the Tune or Ant1/2 functions, the K2/100 would respond with "not inst". Which is weird. * Looking at the primary K2/100 Menu showed the ATU selection showing "--". Pressing the display button resulted in "PA Ant1" Trying to diagnose this further, I ended up going to the K2/100 Menu for the PA and turned the PA off. After this, the KAT100 responded properly to all commands, and the ATU menu showed the menu items. Turning the PA menu back on and everything works. Weird. Not sure what happened. Now, I just need that EL5146C chip…. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASELMail: aa...@arrl.net Web: http://boringhamradiopart.blogspot.com Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!" -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Got my KX3 email today!!
And I ordered on 4/26, so they must be cranking them out faster than before. From the shipping status page info I wasn't expecting this email until next week. "Dear KX3 Customer, Your KX3 order is expected to ship during the week of 8/13/12- 8/20/2012. The exact day is not known at this time." -- Jim K0XU j...@rhodesend.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: TEN-TEC announces new amplifier
HI Vic: True... you probably could brew up an amp for less money. Looking at the commercial market, there is an Ameritron amp for $800.. which includes the power supply, too. It uses 3 type 811 tubes. Now... it's rated at 600W PEP with 100W drive. So, with 10W drive, it's output would be well less than 100W most likely. But then... it wouldn't be an Elecraft amp. And it doesn't work on 6 meters. While the new Ten Tec amp requires a DC power supply, which would be an extra cost for base station use, it does work on 6 meters and it quite compact. I suspect that the KXPA3 will be priced in the same ballpark. Both the Elecraft and the Ten Tec amps would work nicely as mobile amps, since both will have frequency sensing, meaning you could mount them in a vehicle trunk or similar out-of-the-way location. 73 de Ray K2ULR On Aug 12, 2012, at 12:39 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote: > If a 100w amplifier has to cost $800, then it is going to be > difficult to market. Just my > unsubstantiated gut feeling. > > Personally, if I had a KX3 and wanted 100 watts when operating from > my shack, I would > throw something together from the junk box, probably with vacuum > tubes. But that's just me :-) > > On 8/12/2012 7:27 AM, Keith-K5ENS wrote: >> And you think the KXPA100 is going to sell for much less. Internal >> unit KPA3 >> is $500. Look at the pix of the KXPA100 and I can see $200-300 to >> enclose >> it in that case. >> >> Keith, XE3/K5ENS > > > -- > Vic, K2VCO > Fresno CA > http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Elecraft KX3 and Mac
I belong in the itinerant casual operating category. I operate from two main QTHs, in California and in New Hampshire. In addition, I also operate mobile HF and backpack portable HF. I am quite well served by RUMlog for these operations except for location support. I used RUMped for field day and was quite satisfied. I could easily transfer the QSOs to a new RUMlog log for LotW upload. However RUMped also dosen't have any kind of location support, and I was operating mobil (with my wife, KI6DSLX driving). So I lied and said all the QSOs were from Lewisburg WV when some of them were from a few miles away. I am a big fan of paper QSLs, considering them an art form. RUMlog's paper QSL support is minimal but useful, and being able to log the ones received can be quite useful. I have not heard of any logging program, Mac, Linux, or Windows, which has decent location support. I think, but am not sure, that with a GPS location, it is straight forward to look up all the other information that hams seem to want, including: State, IOTW, CQ zone (whatever that is used for), county, city, etc. So it would be nice to get them all automatically with a connected GPS, and automatically add it to LotW and eQSL (when they can support it) uploads. Having them available to automatically print for paper QSLs would be nice too. Note that the internet may not be available during the QSO, but it is reasonable to assume it is available during uploads. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV --- Bill Frantz|Security, like correctness, is| Periwinkle (408)356-8506 |not an add-on feature. - Attr-| 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com |ibuted to Andrew Tanenbaum| Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Transferring Configuration to another K3
I browsed the Config files for both of my K3's and saw no noticeable difference except the serial numbers in the file, but there is a checksum at the bottom of the file that contains more than meets the eye. Besides, I did not compare the two with comparison software like UltraCompare, so I don't recommend trying it to anyone...PERIOD! Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 13 Aug 2012 02:49:22 -0700 (PDT), Richard Squire - HB9ANM wrote: >Trying to transfer my configuration to my second K3, K3 Utility taught me >this was not possible because serial numbers were not consistent... After >four years using the K3, I still have a lot to learn :-) > >So I copied all the menus and Configs one by one, this took nearly an hour >but my two K3's now have identical settings. > >I wonder whether anyone has found a way to "cheat" on the Utility to make it >believe it's the same transceiver? Or what is the reason why this apparently >is not allowed? > >I'm just curious... > >73 >Richard - HB9ANM > > > > >- >Richard - HB9ANM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Elecraft KX3 and Mac
The "best" choice for logging programs is very much dependent on your operating style. For the casual Op MLDX is slick, pretty and well done, it's also expensive. For the DX'er I find that RUMlog is the clear choice. I think it does a great job of filtering packet posts from multiple telnet sources and color coding Country/Band/Mode info to quickly assess if a spot needs to be worked or confirmed. The matrix display for each DXCC is exceptional and quickly lets you know what you need to know. RL's integration with LoTW is a one click upload and it is downloaded automatically every time you open the program if you chose. RL also does a great job of keeping track of QSL's by paper, LoTw and even eQSL separately. The summary reports for each type of QSL are great too. I wind up running RL as my primary day to day logger and control program (it also has a great control panel for the K3 and presumably the KX3.) Sometimes I'll also rum MLDX along side it since I have already invested about $130 over the years in it. I use it mainly to do quick lookups on a call. BTW, I also still run DXKeeper under XP in Parallels about once a week or so to crunch log results but it's sure nice to shut it down and go back to OSX only. Since you mention RUMped, I also use it mostly for RTTY contests. Enjoy you iMac. I think I'll be replacing my 24" with the 27" soon. Rick K6LE On 8/13/2012, at 4:10 , Mike Weir wrote: > > My KX3 is on order and should be in around October according to the latest > Elecraft shipping dates. I have the K3 running on Windows and it works great. > My wife has given me an Imac desktop with the 27 inch screen (she is > fantastic and spoils me). I want to run the KX3 on the Mac but was wanting to > get the reflectors input on which software to use. I have seen Rumlog and > RumPed as well as MacloggerDX. I understand MacloggerDX cost some $$ but I am > willing to spend the money if the program is right for the KX3. So what are > you folks using out there.have I missed something? At VE3WDM I mainly am > involved with CW contesting and CW DXing. Not into digi at all except WSPR > sometimes. Looking for your feedback... > Mike > VE3WDM > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Small Screen for the QRP Gang
It might be worth checking alternative sources for the iPod touch/iPhone 4 stereo adapters, such as eBay. Although the products are relatively new to the market, you never know what you might find on auction. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-KX3-Small-Screen-for-the-QRP-Gang-tp7560880p7561021.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] Elecraft KX3 and Mac
Mike - I use RUMLog on my K3 and like it /*much*/ better than MacLoggerDX, and in my opinion support is better. The only thing I'd like to see in RUMLog is rotor control. It's rumored Tom is working on it. The KX3 is not in RUMLog's transceiver list. I believe the KX3 shares a lot of the control set with the K3 (Wayne. Dick?). At the price of RUMLog, it would be worth a try. 73, Mike NF4L On 8/13/12 7:10 PM, Mike Weir wrote: > My KX3 is on order and should be in around October according to the latest > Elecraft shipping dates. I have the K3 running on Windows and it works great. > My wife has given me an Imac desktop with the 27 inch screen (she is > fantastic and spoils me). I want to run the KX3 on the Mac but was wanting to > get the reflectors input on which software to use. I have seen Rumlog and > RumPed as well as MacloggerDX. I understand MacloggerDX cost some $$ but I am > willing to spend the money if the program is right for the KX3. So what are > you folks using out there.have I missed something? At VE3WDM I mainly am > involved with CW contesting and CW DXing. Not into digi at all except WSPR > sometimes. Looking for your feedback... > Mike > VE3WDM > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home:http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help:http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post:mailto: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] Elecraft KX3 and Mac
I tried Rumlog/Rumped and wasn't overly thrilled. I use MacLoggerDX for my regular daily logging; I use the N1MM logger with Parallels in a Windows7 VM for contest logging if I am playing a contest MLDX doesn't support since it directly supports a lot more contests. MLDX makes a good "light" contest logger and will work with most contests if you aren't interested in a running score or some of the other "neat" features of the dedicated contest loggers. Don Agro (MLDX's author) provides wonderful support and there is a very active Yahoo group dedicated to it. Chuck AA3CS On 13 Aug 2012, at 19:10, Mike Weir wrote: > > My KX3 is on order and should be in around October according to the latest > Elecraft shipping dates. I have the K3 running on Windows and it works great. > My wife has given me an Imac desktop with the 27 inch screen (she is > fantastic and spoils me). I want to run the KX3 on the Mac but was wanting to > get the reflectors input on which software to use. I have seen Rumlog and > RumPed as well as MacloggerDX. I understand MacloggerDX cost some $$ but I am > willing to spend the money if the program is right for the KX3. So what are > you folks using out there.have I missed something? At VE3WDM I mainly am > involved with CW contesting and CW DXing. Not into digi at all except WSPR > sometimes. Looking for your feedback... > Mike > VE3WDM > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 and Mac
My KX3 is on order and should be in around October according to the latest Elecraft shipping dates. I have the K3 running on Windows and it works great. My wife has given me an Imac desktop with the 27 inch screen (she is fantastic and spoils me). I want to run the KX3 on the Mac but was wanting to get the reflectors input on which software to use. I have seen Rumlog and RumPed as well as MacloggerDX. I understand MacloggerDX cost some $$ but I am willing to spend the money if the program is right for the KX3. So what are you folks using out there.have I missed something? At VE3WDM I mainly am involved with CW contesting and CW DXing. Not into digi at all except WSPR sometimes. Looking for your feedback... Mike VE3WDM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Mics
Paul, If you want to use the K3 front panel jack with Heil mics, order their Kenwood adapter for that microphone. Most any computer microphone can be plugged into the rear panel jacks - the Yamaha CM-500 is a good choice IMHO - the earpieces are comfortable and the microphone works great. It was apparently designed to appeal to the audio pros who would use it on a computer soundcard. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/13/2012 2:50 PM, paul ecker wrote: > I am somewhat new to list and definitely a new K3 owner just having completed > the build of #6663. I understand this may be turning over dirt that has been > worked many times before - but didn't really find what I was looking for in > archives. > - I understand that if I want to use my exisiting Heil GM-5 or ProSetPlus I > will need to use the front panel mic connection. > - My question is what types or brands, models are K3 owners using with the > rear panel mic connection on the KIO3 panel ? > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Small Screen for the QRP Gang
Let me also inquire, I am getting the Touch 4G which is same requirement as the iPhone current model and need to know what dongle to get to interface. 73, Bill K9YEQ KX3 Field Test #12 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Oliver Johns Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 4:38 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Small Screen for the QRP Gang Eric, >From the Apple web site and other places, it looks like the camera adapter is not officially supported on the iPhone. So the setup you describe might not work on the iPhone, even the current 4S model. It seems to be iPad only. Have you tried it with an iPhone? 73, Oliver W6ODJ On 11 Aug 2012, at 08:00, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: > To clarify, The iMic is a Stereo input to USB adapter. It plugs into the Apple camera adapter kit usb slot. The camera adapter gives the iPad or iPhone a USB slot. the camera adapter is quite cheap and available at Best Buy etc. > > Eric > > www.elecraft.com > _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Small Screen for the QRP Gang
No I haven't. Just the iPad. Look at the iSDR website for better info on this. Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 8/13/2012 2:38 PM, Oliver Johns wrote: > Eric, > > >From the Apple web site and other places, it looks like the camera adapter > >is not officially supported on the iPhone. So the setup you describe might > >not work on the iPhone, even the current 4S model. It seems to be iPad > >only. Have you tried it with an iPhone? > > 73, > > Oliver > W6ODJ > > On 11 Aug 2012, at 08:00, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft > wrote: > >> To clarify, The iMic is a Stereo input to USB adapter. It plugs into the >> Apple camera adapter kit usb slot. The camera adapter gives the iPad or >> iPhone a USB slot. the camera adapter is quite cheap and available at Best >> Buy etc. >> >> Eric >> >> www.elecraft.com >> _..._ > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Small Screen for the QRP Gang
Eric, >From the Apple web site and other places, it looks like the camera adapter is >not officially supported on the iPhone. So the setup you describe might not >work on the iPhone, even the current 4S model. It seems to be iPad only. >Have you tried it with an iPhone? 73, Oliver W6ODJ On 11 Aug 2012, at 08:00, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: > To clarify, The iMic is a Stereo input to USB adapter. It plugs into the > Apple camera adapter kit usb slot. The camera adapter gives the iPad or > iPhone a USB slot. the camera adapter is quite cheap and available at Best > Buy etc. > > Eric > > www.elecraft.com > _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3 1125 arrives in CT
Yes!! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Small Screen for the QRP Gang
I check the forum as I am now looking for an adapter before the 4G iTouch arrives. The one device is $150 and the others are either not ready or don't meet my simple dongle requirements for stereo input. I do intend on using the iPod as a Panadapter. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of DigitalConfections Check out the iSDR Forum for information related to using the app. Stereo Input: http://digitalconfections.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=61&func=vie w&catid=4&id=6 For iPod touch 4th generation and later you'll need the same solution required for iPhone 4 and later. Instead of a camera kit you'll need a 3rd party stereo microphone adapter device. Details are on the forum. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Mics
On 8/13/2012 12:02 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: > but the ProSet Plus > should work fine when connected directly to the rear-panel MIC input. Mine does. The front panel mic jack is empty. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 - www.cqp.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Small Screen for the QRP Gang
Check out the iSDR Forum for information related to using the app. Stereo Input: http://digitalconfections.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=61&func=view&catid=4&id=6 For iPod touch 4th generation and later you'll need the same solution required for iPhone 4 and later. Instead of a camera kit you'll need a 3rd party stereo microphone adapter device. Details are on the forum. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-KX3-Small-Screen-for-the-QRP-Gang-tp7560880p7561012.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 Mics
GM-5 works fine with the rear panel connection - you just need to make your own cable as none of the Heil cables are designed to work with a 3.5mm mono jack. The GM-5 has a 4 pin XLR - you will need to break it out like this: XLR 1 mic return 3.5mm sleeve 2 Mic "hot" 3.5mm tip 3 PTT RCA tip 4 PTT RCA shell The 3.5mm connects to the rear panel mic jack and the RCA connects to the rear panel PTT jack. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 8/13/2012 2:50 PM, paul ecker wrote: > I am somewhat new to list and definitely a new K3 owner just having completed > the build of #6663. I understand this may be turning over dirt that has been > worked many times before - but didn't really find what I was looking for in > archives. > - I understand that if I want to use my exisiting Heil GM-5 or ProSetPlus I > will need to use the front panel mic connection. > - My question is what types or brands, models are K3 owners using with the > rear panel mic connection on the KIO3 panel ? > > Tnx and 73 > Paul > kc2nyu > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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 Mics
On 8/13/2012 11:50 AM, paul ecker wrote: > My question is what types or brands, models are K3 owners using with the rear > panel mic connection The Yamaha CM500 boom mic headset is VERY popular, is quite comfortable to wear, and both the mic and headphones sound great with the K3. Using TXEQ and the K3's excellent audio processing, it's quite easy to make the sound anything from full range to highly processed for competitive contesting and DX chasing, and all the settings sound really good unless you do something really dumb. :) Cost is about $45 with free shipping from amazon and several other online sources. BTW -- I'm a retired audio professional, and still own a bunch of very high quality recording and broadcast mics, but the CM500 has been my only ham mic since a neighbor ham (also and audio pro) told me about it three years ago. 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 Mics
The Pro-set Plus connects directly to the rear inputs. You don't use an adapter; you just plug the two small phone plugs directly into the appropriate back-panel jacks. On 8/13/2012 11:50 AM, paul ecker wrote: > I am somewhat new to list and definitely a new K3 owner just having completed > the build > of #6663. I understand this may be turning over dirt that has been worked > many times > before - but didn't really find what I was looking for in archives. - I > understand that > if I want to use my exisiting Heil GM-5 or ProSetPlus I will need to use the > front > panel mic connection. - My question is what types or brands, models are K3 > owners using > with the rear panel mic connection on the KIO3 panel ? > > Tnx and 73 Paul kc2nyu > __ -- Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3 Skeeter Hunt Fun
Yesterday, K9ZTV, Kent and I used Kent's KX3 to activate N0SS for the inaugural run of the NJQRP Skeeter Hunt. The Mid-MO Amateur Radio Club is now the holder of Tom Hammond's (SK) callsign N0SS. It was a real honor for us to put N0SS on the air again for a QRP event using Elecraft rigs. As many of you know, Tom was an avid QRPer and Elecraft Field Tester before his death almost exactly a year ago. The KX3 performed admirably from our site in the tall pines in the Mark Twain National Forest. This kind of outing is just what the doctor ordered to show off the KX3. We were able to work just about anyone we could hear, including a few European DX stations. We used an 84 ft. wire in the trees with a variable counterpoise to the BNC-to- binding post adapter. The KX3 ATU didn't even flinch. The 2.3 AH LiFePO4 battery was still over 13 volts after 4 hours of continuous use. TNX to W2LJ for running the Skeeter Hunt. We're already looking forward to next year! 73, BILL GERTH, W4RK Jefferson City, MO First Licensed 1954 CWOPS #459 KX3 (S/N 112) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: TEN-TEC announces new amplifier
Aha! Now we have the motive behind the postings on this subject. So if I understand this, we are to be comfortable when one uses a reflector provided by a manufacturer in an attempt to influence that manufacturer's pricing of their product. I am sure I am not the only one who had such suspicions, but to see it so callously admitted to is amazing. Jim, W4ATK On Aug 13, 2012, at 2:38 PM, Adrian wrote: > Why irrelevant? The ten tec amp is a very good match for the KX3, let's > learn about it, then see what Elecraft offer's to better this > deal in hardware and price. > > That's what it is about, letting Elecraft know the benchmark, but I'm sure > they have done their research because they are smart. > > So if you think it's irrelevant pull your head outa the sand, and don't be > like the Ostrich. > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dyarnes > Sent: Tuesday, 14 August 2012 1:18 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FW: TEN-TEC announces new amplifier > > Hi All, > > Actually, I think this thread is totally relevant to this reflector given > the fact that it has the capability of mating nicely to the KX3! It's not > like we are discussing something that bears absolutely no relationship to an > Elecraft product. > > In any event, I would add a few comments about the new Ten-Tec amp. I do > agree it seems to be very "aggressively" priced--in the wrong direction--but > that's Ten-Tec's call. I can't honestly say whether or not it is justified, > but apparently the folks in Sevierville think it is. > > A good friend of mine, W5JAY, was a field tester on this amp, and he and I > did some on the air testing with it while he had it. I know Jay was > reasonably impressed with the product, and he doesn't give positive > impressions easily. I was actually going to do some "hands on" testing of > it after Jay was done, but I had to decline because of our pending trip up > here to the northwest. Besides, I don't think I could have added much to > the process since Jay is very good at putting equipment through it's paces. > Anyway, what I "heard" sounded very good, and what Jay was seeing first hand > seemed to suggest that the amp was a good product. I also saw it at Dayton, > and it does, indeed, appear to have a lot of redeeming features. > > I have every reason to assume that the upcoming Elecraft amp will very > effectively compete with Ten-Tec's product. I'm sure most of us hope it > will compete effectively as to price as well. I'd be hard pressed to > justify Ten-Tec's pricing in my budget, but I also have a couple of options > on hand already. Heck! I even still have my old Ten-Tec 405 linear, from > my days of operating with the original Argonauts. In any event, it will be > up to Elecraft to make their product more desirable, and I wouldn't bet they > won't do it. I'm thinking, but I just can't bring any Elecraft product to > mind that didn't have, when it was introduced, some really unique and > intriguing features to it. > > Anyway, while I know there is a very large amount of interest in an amp like > this, given the incredible success of the KX3, I'd be very reluctant to jump > on Ten-Tec's offering before I knew for sure just what the Elecraft is going > to offer. I think we've already been given a bunch of clues about close > compatibility. For just a small example, look at the instructions for the > KX3 regarding antenna selection and tuner operation. We've all heard it > said that "patience is a virtue", and this may be a very good opportunity to > learn how true that is. > > Dave W7AQK > > -- > N3KHK Said: > > Hi all > > Is this the TEN-TEC reflector? > > Enough on this topic PLEASE, PLEASE. > > Will someone create a new group just for this new amp? > > 73 ES CUL DE N3KHK > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FW: qsk on 160-6 Meter Solid State Linear Amplifier?
The qsk question answered from Ten Tec; From: Paul Clinton [mailto:serv...@tentec.com] Sent: Tuesday, 14 August 2012 5:08 AM To: Adrian Subject: Re: qsk on 160-6 Meter Solid State Linear Amplifier? Dear Adrian: I assume you mean the 418? Yes the 418 is full break in QSK. 73, On Sun, Aug 12, 2012 at 4:43 AM, Adrian wrote: Dear Sir, Does this amp support qsk operation ? regards Adrian Fewster vk4tux -- Paul R. Clinton WD4EBR Service Manager __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: TEN-TEC announces new amplifier
Why do you need that connection? As long as the amp has its own swr protection /bypass switching mode, then the k3/kx3 only needs to look at the amp input match using its own swr detection and determine its power output into the amp input. If the load goes bad the amp protects itself, stays in bypass, then presents the mismatch direct to the k3/kx3 which also then protects itself. A no brainer. But no connection to feed K3 or KX3 with SWR data. The AN762 and EB27A both will have a PTC to control a fan. and LED for overtemp indication. No plans to include SWR/overtemp foldback on gain. I am trying to hold price and that gets difficult when you add the "kitchen sink"! Go thru the process of sourcing parts on a piece of equipment like an amp and one gets real appreciation for costs. 73, Ed I am harboring hope to bring a few assembled amps to an outside booth at Dayton next year. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] FW: TEN-TEC announces new amplifier
Why irrelevant? The ten tec amp is a very good match for the KX3, let's learn about it, then see what Elecraft offer's to better this deal in hardware and price. That's what it is about, letting Elecraft know the benchmark, but I'm sure they have done their research because they are smart. So if you think it's irrelevant pull your head outa the sand, and don't be like the Ostrich. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dyarnes Sent: Tuesday, 14 August 2012 1:18 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FW: TEN-TEC announces new amplifier Hi All, Actually, I think this thread is totally relevant to this reflector given the fact that it has the capability of mating nicely to the KX3! It's not like we are discussing something that bears absolutely no relationship to an Elecraft product. In any event, I would add a few comments about the new Ten-Tec amp. I do agree it seems to be very "aggressively" priced--in the wrong direction--but that's Ten-Tec's call. I can't honestly say whether or not it is justified, but apparently the folks in Sevierville think it is. A good friend of mine, W5JAY, was a field tester on this amp, and he and I did some on the air testing with it while he had it. I know Jay was reasonably impressed with the product, and he doesn't give positive impressions easily. I was actually going to do some "hands on" testing of it after Jay was done, but I had to decline because of our pending trip up here to the northwest. Besides, I don't think I could have added much to the process since Jay is very good at putting equipment through it's paces. Anyway, what I "heard" sounded very good, and what Jay was seeing first hand seemed to suggest that the amp was a good product. I also saw it at Dayton, and it does, indeed, appear to have a lot of redeeming features. I have every reason to assume that the upcoming Elecraft amp will very effectively compete with Ten-Tec's product. I'm sure most of us hope it will compete effectively as to price as well. I'd be hard pressed to justify Ten-Tec's pricing in my budget, but I also have a couple of options on hand already. Heck! I even still have my old Ten-Tec 405 linear, from my days of operating with the original Argonauts. In any event, it will be up to Elecraft to make their product more desirable, and I wouldn't bet they won't do it. I'm thinking, but I just can't bring any Elecraft product to mind that didn't have, when it was introduced, some really unique and intriguing features to it. Anyway, while I know there is a very large amount of interest in an amp like this, given the incredible success of the KX3, I'd be very reluctant to jump on Ten-Tec's offering before I knew for sure just what the Elecraft is going to offer. I think we've already been given a bunch of clues about close compatibility. For just a small example, look at the instructions for the KX3 regarding antenna selection and tuner operation. We've all heard it said that "patience is a virtue", and this may be a very good opportunity to learn how true that is. Dave W7AQK -- N3KHK Said: Hi all Is this the TEN-TEC reflector? Enough on this topic PLEASE, PLEASE. Will someone create a new group just for this new amp? 73 ES CUL DE N3KHK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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-transverter interface
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the KRC2 .. red-headed stepchild of the Elecraft line ;) I use a KRC2 with a K2 to switch 6 microwave bands in the Jitney .. 903 through 10G. The radio displays the correct frequency with the GHz lopped off. I reprogrammed the KRC2 (no programming required, just run a commandline utility) such that it turned on 2 source and 2 sink pins per band, with another pair of source and sink which turns on for any microwave band. The outputs of the KRC2 can do a few hundred milliamps, but the total package power is probably limited to under an amp (e.g. use drivers for stuff that uses more than a few 10s of mA). I drive two 1P6T relays plus some logic and a bunch of DEMI relay boards. It's not out-of-the-box, but it's been very reliable .. you'll likely need to be able to do simple "glue" circuitry, diode or gates, drivers, etc to make a complete solution de w1rt/john On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 2:59 AM, wrote: > I would like to use my K3 as an IF radio for > some VHF+ transverters. I have transverters > for 8 bands, and it would be great if the set > up included automatic bandswitching of the > transverters, amps, PTT lines, etc. Is there > anything out there that can handle this? > > I spend over 300 hours per month at work, > so I don't have time to learn how to program a > PIC, etc. > > Thanks & 73, > > Arliss W7XU > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] Transferring Configuration to another K3
The XML files written and read by the K3 Frequency Memory Editor can be used for both the K3 and KX3 and can be used to copy frequency memories from K3 to KX3 and KX3 to K3. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Matt Zilmer Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 6:45 AM To: Richard Squire - HB9ANM Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Transferring Configuration to another K3 I examined the config files for both K3 and KX3. They're both similar in that each contains human-readable storage cell contents. KX3 is done line-by-line with 16 or 32 bytes of stored config per line, and the K3 file shows one line per byte of stored config info. They're not compatible, which makes sense if you think about it. The content (regardless of format) is also not compatible to a large extent; they're two different radio architectures and cal data is mostly different between them. Memory files are a different matter entirely. These are written to file as XML, so they're an abstraction rather than the radio's stored contents cell-by-cell. I don't know if Dick made them compatible between radios, but I suspect he did (he may care to comment, and may have already done so). Since we have a common K3/KX3 memory utility now, all that makes sense - the common format. The storage abstraction between the two radios seems to be identical (100 regular memories, per-band quick memories, transverter memories). So memory files between the KX3 and K3 ought to be compatible, and portable between rigs of same or different type. Maybe one of the Elecraft gang will clear this up. 73, matt W6NIA On Mon, 13 Aug 2012 04:40:25 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: >That was not quite the idea "between the lines", Holger, but you are >right: I was only thinking of my two K3's which are software- and >hardwarewise 100% identical. Otherwise, I wouldn't have tried to >configure a transceiver with different options installed. >Thanks for pointing that out and thanks to all who responded. > >73 >Richard > > > >- >Richard - HB9ANM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Mics
Yamaha CM500 works great. And just about anything else. If you can plug it in it'll prob work ...bill nr4c Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid -Original message- From: paul ecker To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: Mon, Aug 13, 2012 18:50:19 GMT+00:00 Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Mics I am somewhat new to list and definitely a new K3 owner just having completed the build of #6663. I understand this may be turning over dirt that has been worked many times before - but didn't really find what I was looking for in archives. - I understand that if I want to use my exisiting Heil GM-5 or ProSetPlus I will need to use the front panel mic connection. - My question is what types or brands, models are K3 owners using with the rear panel mic connection on the KIO3 panel ? Tnx and 73 Paul kc2nyu __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Mics
On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 11:50 AM, paul ecker wrote: > I am somewhat new to list and definitely a new K3 owner just having completed > the build of #6663. I understand this may be turning over dirt that has been > worked many times before - but didn't really find what I was looking for in > archives. > - I understand that if I want to use my exisiting Heil GM-5 or ProSetPlus I > will need to use the front panel mic connection. Not necessarily. You may need to construct an adapter for the GM-5 (I don't know what sort of cable it comes with), but the ProSet Plus should work fine when connected directly to the rear-panel MIC input. 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 Mics
Yamaha CM-500 is one that gets rave reviews here but it's not my favorite mic. I just don't use the back input. On Aug 13, 2012, at 1:50 PM, paul ecker wrote: > I am somewhat new to list and definitely a new K3 owner just having completed > the build of #6663. I understand this may be turning over dirt that has been > worked many times before - but didn't really find what I was looking for in > archives. > - I understand that if I want to use my exisiting Heil GM-5 or ProSetPlus I > will need to use the front panel mic connection. > - My question is what types or brands, models are K3 owners using with the > rear panel mic connection on the KIO3 panel ? > > Tnx and 73 > Paul > kc2nyu > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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-transverter interface
A good start to home brewing this type of interface can be found at http://www.unifiedmicro.com/decoder.html Provides opto isolated binary decodes. Mark n2qt Sent from my iPad On Aug 11, 2012, at 8:58 AM, "Joe Subich, W4TV" wrote: > > On 8/11/2012 2:59 AM, w...@iw.net wrote: >> I would like to use my K3 as an IF radio for some VHF+ transverters. >> I have transverters for 8 bands, and it would be great if the set up >> included automatic bandswitching of the transverters, amps, PTT >> lines, etc. Is there anything out there that can handle this? > > A Google search shows one commercial decoder: >http://www.kuhne-electronic.de/en/products/transverter/tr-6-sw.html > It looks like it might be usable with generic transverters. > > There is also one home brew design that does not use PICs, etc.: >http://g4fre.com/k3vhf.pdf > > In addition, band decoders from Elecraft (KRC-2 - using Aux bus) and > microHAM (Station Master - using CAT data) will decode the transverter > bands but will require additional relay switching to select IF (In/Out) > and route PTT to the respective transverters. > > 73, > >... Joe, W4TV > > > On 8/11/2012 2:59 AM, w...@iw.net wrote: >> I would like to use my K3 as an IF radio for >> some VHF+ transverters. I have transverters >> for 8 bands, and it would be great if the set >> up included automatic bandswitching of the >> transverters, amps, PTT lines, etc. Is there >> anything out there that can handle this? >> >> I spend over 300 hours per month at work, >> so I don't have time to learn how to program a >> PIC, etc. >> >> Thanks & 73, >> >> Arliss W7XU >> >> >> >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Mics
I am somewhat new to list and definitely a new K3 owner just having completed the build of #6663. I understand this may be turning over dirt that has been worked many times before - but didn't really find what I was looking for in archives. - I understand that if I want to use my exisiting Heil GM-5 or ProSetPlus I will need to use the front panel mic connection. - My question is what types or brands, models are K3 owners using with the rear panel mic connection on the KIO3 panel ? Tnx and 73 Paul kc2nyu __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] PSK31 Problem
Roy, One thing to try is to program a memory on the K3 to send the PSK31 and see if you're also missing characters using that method. Performing this test would help identify where the problem is. 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-PSK31-Problem-tp7560706p7560996.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] FW: TEN-TEC announces new amplifier
David and Don, I will have a ten segment bar-meter to show output power (and maybe reflected) power on my amps. But no connection to feed K3 or KX3 with SWR data. The AN762 and EB27A both will have a PTC to control a fan. and LED for overtemp indication. No plans to include SWR/overtemp foldback on gain. I am trying to hold price and that gets difficult when you add the "kitchen sink"! Go thru the process of sourcing parts on a piece of equipment like an amp and one gets real appreciation for costs. 73, Ed I am harboring hope to bring a few assembled amps to an outside booth at Dayton next year. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: TEN-TEC announces new amplifier
Hi All, Actually, I think this thread is totally relevant to this reflector given the fact that it has the capability of mating nicely to the KX3! It's not like we are discussing something that bears absolutely no relationship to an Elecraft product. In any event, I would add a few comments about the new Ten-Tec amp. I do agree it seems to be very "aggressively" priced--in the wrong direction--but that's Ten-Tec's call. I can't honestly say whether or not it is justified, but apparently the folks in Sevierville think it is. A good friend of mine, W5JAY, was a field tester on this amp, and he and I did some on the air testing with it while he had it. I know Jay was reasonably impressed with the product, and he doesn't give positive impressions easily. I was actually going to do some "hands on" testing of it after Jay was done, but I had to decline because of our pending trip up here to the northwest. Besides, I don't think I could have added much to the process since Jay is very good at putting equipment through it's paces. Anyway, what I "heard" sounded very good, and what Jay was seeing first hand seemed to suggest that the amp was a good product. I also saw it at Dayton, and it does, indeed, appear to have a lot of redeeming features. I have every reason to assume that the upcoming Elecraft amp will very effectively compete with Ten-Tec's product. I'm sure most of us hope it will compete effectively as to price as well. I'd be hard pressed to justify Ten-Tec's pricing in my budget, but I also have a couple of options on hand already. Heck! I even still have my old Ten-Tec 405 linear, from my days of operating with the original Argonauts. In any event, it will be up to Elecraft to make their product more desirable, and I wouldn't bet they won't do it. I'm thinking, but I just can't bring any Elecraft product to mind that didn't have, when it was introduced, some really unique and intriguing features to it. Anyway, while I know there is a very large amount of interest in an amp like this, given the incredible success of the KX3, I'd be very reluctant to jump on Ten-Tec's offering before I knew for sure just what the Elecraft is going to offer. I think we've already been given a bunch of clues about close compatibility. For just a small example, look at the instructions for the KX3 regarding antenna selection and tuner operation. We've all heard it said that "patience is a virtue", and this may be a very good opportunity to learn how true that is. Dave W7AQK -- N3KHK Said: Hi all Is this the TEN-TEC reflector? Enough on this topic PLEASE, PLEASE. Will someone create a new group just for this new amp? 73 ES CUL DE N3KHK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] WSPR
When you say you can't hear, do you see signal traces on the WSPR waterfall displays? Did you uncheck the "Idle" checkbox? How many dB does the RX level shoe up as during receive? 73, Matt VK2ACL On 13/08/2012, at 10:13 PM, Scott Dunlavey wrote: > Hello ... > I seam to have something set wrong... I can rx and tx while doing > PSK/RTTY... BUT doing WSPR I don't seam to be heard and I cant hear... > It acts like it is transmitting.. (red light comes on) and I hear the > packet bursts... what could I be doing wrong > > scott > w2ntv > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] WSPR
Scott, Which Elecraft radio are you using K2, K3, KX3? Which mode are you using? Are you driving the audio sufficiently? With Elecraft gear on digital modes, you must ignore the "common advice" to set the power to full and adjust the audio level to get the desired power - that will result in "power creep" if attempted with Elecraft transceivers - instead set the audio level to the proper setting and set the power level desired with the power control knob. Proper audio levels: K2 - adjust until you see some ALC in the bargraph and then back off just until you see none. K3 and KX3 - drive the ALC meter until you have 4 bars steady with the 5th bar flickering. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/13/2012 8:13 AM, Scott Dunlavey wrote: > Hello ... > I seam to have something set wrong... I can rx and tx while doing > PSK/RTTY... BUT doing WSPR I don't seam to be heard and I cant hear... > It acts like it is transmitting.. (red light comes on) and I hear the > packet bursts... what could I be doing wrong > > scott > w2ntv > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] WSPR
Hi Scott, I'm going to assume you are talking about a K3 here (red light comes on). I'm successfully running WSPR here on K3 #338. Here is my setup: - Using DATA A mode (make sure you're not in REV DATA). - While in TEST mode, I adjusted my sound card output to show a solid 4 bars on the ALC meter with the 5th bar flickering. - Adjust the CONFIG:LINE OUT so that you see around 0db RX noise displayed at the bottom of the WSPR application while it is receiving. I'm currently testing a new antenna on 40m running 1W. I will be around this morning if you would like me to monitor you or offer any other suggestions. Hope this helps. 73, Dave W8FGU On 8/13/2012 8:13 AM, Scott Dunlavey wrote: > Hello ... > I seam to have something set wrong... I can rx and tx while doing > PSK/RTTY... BUT doing WSPR I don't seam to be heard and I cant hear... > It acts like it is transmitting.. (red light comes on) and I hear the > packet bursts... what could I be doing wrong > > scott > w2ntv > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] KX3+Remoterig > K3
Has anyone managed to use a KX3 to control a remote K3 via remoterig interfaces? Marcelo, PY1KN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Transferring Configuration to another K3
I examined the config files for both K3 and KX3. They're both similar in that each contains human-readable storage cell contents. KX3 is done line-by-line with 16 or 32 bytes of stored config per line, and the K3 file shows one line per byte of stored config info. They're not compatible, which makes sense if you think about it. The content (regardless of format) is also not compatible to a large extent; they're two different radio architectures and cal data is mostly different between them. Memory files are a different matter entirely. These are written to file as XML, so they're an abstraction rather than the radio's stored contents cell-by-cell. I don't know if Dick made them compatible between radios, but I suspect he did (he may care to comment, and may have already done so). Since we have a common K3/KX3 memory utility now, all that makes sense - the common format. The storage abstraction between the two radios seems to be identical (100 regular memories, per-band quick memories, transverter memories). So memory files between the KX3 and K3 ought to be compatible, and portable between rigs of same or different type. Maybe one of the Elecraft gang will clear this up. 73, matt W6NIA On Mon, 13 Aug 2012 04:40:25 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: >That was not quite the idea "between the lines", Holger, but you are right: I >was only thinking of my two K3's which are software- and hardwarewise 100% >identical. Otherwise, I wouldn't have tried to configure a transceiver with >different options installed. >Thanks for pointing that out and thanks to all who responded. > >73 >Richard > > > >- >Richard - HB9ANM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] WSPR
On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 7:13 AM, Scott Dunlavey wrote: > ...I don't seam to be heard and I cant hear... > > == Scott, you don't provide any description of what you're doing, so it could be a lot of things. Here are some possibilities: Your transmitter must be set to USB and the carrier frequency must be set to the correct WSPR frequency for the band on which you're operating. And your computer's internal clock must be within +/- 1 second of the correct time. If either of these are wrong, you will not decode any signals. In addition, your audio drive must be set correctly, similar to the way it is set for PSK. If it is not, you may hear but nobody will hear you. 73, Tony KT0NY -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] WSPR
Hello ... I seam to have something set wrong... I can rx and tx while doing PSK/RTTY... BUT doing WSPR I don't seam to be heard and I cant hear... It acts like it is transmitting.. (red light comes on) and I hear the packet bursts... what could I be doing wrong scott w2ntv __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Transferring Configuration to another K3
That was not quite the idea "between the lines", Holger, but you are right: I was only thinking of my two K3's which are software- and hardwarewise 100% identical. Otherwise, I wouldn't have tried to configure a transceiver with different options installed. Thanks for pointing that out and thanks to all who responded. 73 Richard - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Transferring-Configuration-to-another-K3-tp7560979p7560986.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] Transferring Configuration to another K3
Hi, i invested a bit of time to analyze the config-file .. There are different information inside this file - some are dedicated to a single device (calibration values,...) and should never be shared - some are interchangeable (settings, ... ) and could be shared, but had to be rearranged dependant on the konfiguration of the K3 otherwise one could only share configurations between equal configured K3 - ... One possible way would be to use a webpage to describe the configuration (modules, settings, ...) and upload the config. Each config would have to be separated into transverable peaces (by software ...) Based on this peaces one could create a new config, or mix it with an existing config. This is technically possible but there is still a chance to 'scramble' your K3. Maybe it would be better to use a software to control the K3, like a user in front of the K3, to modify settings. 73 de Thomas, DM7TN (K3 #078) -Original-Nachricht- Von: Gary Gregory An: Richard Squire - HB9ANM Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Betreff: Re: [Elecraft] Transferring Configuration to another K3 Datum: Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:09:08 +0200 *Richard, Same here BUT it would be nice if we could "swap" K3 configurations so I hope somebody figures it out. I wanted to set up a 2nd K3 the same as mine for a new owner and so i was forced to do it manually for every setting as the other op didn't have a laptop either. Gary * On 13 August 2012 19:49, Richard Squire - HB9ANM wrote: > Trying to transfer my configuration to my second K3, K3 Utility taught me > this was not possible because serial numbers were not consistent... After > four years using the K3, I still have a lot to learn :-) > > So I copied all the menus and Configs one by one, this took nearly an hour > but my two K3's now have identical settings. > > I wonder whether anyone has found a way to "cheat" on the Utility to make > it > believe it's the same transceiver? Or what is the reason why this > apparently > is not allowed? > > I'm just curious... > > 73 > Richard - HB9ANM > > > > > - > Richard - HB9ANM > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Transferring-Configuration-to-another-K3-tp7560979.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 > -- *Gary* *Start the day off slow, then taper off.* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Transferring Configuration to another K3
*Matt, DOH!..I missed that also. You are correct I suspect. Come to think of it, the two K3's I was using had similar HW specs and options but were not identical and therefore would not have worked the same. It did me good to go through the procedure of setting up all the K3 'user' settings and I helped with the EQ settings and all worked well through the RD contest. Regards, Gary * On 13 August 2012 20:11, Matt Maguire wrote: > Don't forget that the configuration will contain calibration settings that > are specific to the hardware on a particular radio -- if you try to > transfer them to a different radio, they will not be valid for the new > hardware, and you'll need to repeat the alignment procedures. I am guessing > that this is why a copy operation is not allowed. > > 73, Matt VK2ACL. > > > On 13/08/2012, at 7:49 PM, Richard Squire - HB9ANM > wrote: > > > Trying to transfer my configuration to my second K3, K3 Utility taught me > > this was not possible because serial numbers were not consistent... After > > four years using the K3, I still have a lot to learn :-) > > > > So I copied all the menus and Configs one by one, this took nearly an > hour > > but my two K3's now have identical settings. > > > > I wonder whether anyone has found a way to "cheat" on the Utility to > make it > > believe it's the same transceiver? Or what is the reason why this > apparently > > is not allowed? > > > > I'm just curious... > > > > 73 > > Richard - HB9ANM > > > > > > > > > > - > > Richard - HB9ANM > > -- > > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Transferring-Configuration-to-another-K3-tp7560979.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 > -- *Gary* *Start the day off slow, then taper off.* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Transferring Configuration to another K3
So what he obviously asked (between the line) is a configuration transfer of all the settings that are NOT transceiver dependend. E.g. such a function coult transfer memory settings, but not filter installation or calibration data. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Transferring Configuration to another K3
Don't forget that the configuration will contain calibration settings that are specific to the hardware on a particular radio -- if you try to transfer them to a different radio, they will not be valid for the new hardware, and you'll need to repeat the alignment procedures. I am guessing that this is why a copy operation is not allowed. 73, Matt VK2ACL. On 13/08/2012, at 7:49 PM, Richard Squire - HB9ANM wrote: > Trying to transfer my configuration to my second K3, K3 Utility taught me > this was not possible because serial numbers were not consistent... After > four years using the K3, I still have a lot to learn :-) > > So I copied all the menus and Configs one by one, this took nearly an hour > but my two K3's now have identical settings. > > I wonder whether anyone has found a way to "cheat" on the Utility to make it > believe it's the same transceiver? Or what is the reason why this apparently > is not allowed? > > I'm just curious... > > 73 > Richard - HB9ANM > > > > > - > Richard - HB9ANM > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Transferring-Configuration-to-another-K3-tp7560979.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] Transferring Configuration to another K3
*Richard, Same here BUT it would be nice if we could "swap" K3 configurations so I hope somebody figures it out. I wanted to set up a 2nd K3 the same as mine for a new owner and so i was forced to do it manually for every setting as the other op didn't have a laptop either. Gary * On 13 August 2012 19:49, Richard Squire - HB9ANM wrote: > Trying to transfer my configuration to my second K3, K3 Utility taught me > this was not possible because serial numbers were not consistent... After > four years using the K3, I still have a lot to learn :-) > > So I copied all the menus and Configs one by one, this took nearly an hour > but my two K3's now have identical settings. > > I wonder whether anyone has found a way to "cheat" on the Utility to make > it > believe it's the same transceiver? Or what is the reason why this > apparently > is not allowed? > > I'm just curious... > > 73 > Richard - HB9ANM > > > > > - > Richard - HB9ANM > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Transferring-Configuration-to-another-K3-tp7560979.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 > -- *Gary* *Start the day off slow, then taper off.* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Transferring Configuration to another K3
Trying to transfer my configuration to my second K3, K3 Utility taught me this was not possible because serial numbers were not consistent... After four years using the K3, I still have a lot to learn :-) So I copied all the menus and Configs one by one, this took nearly an hour but my two K3's now have identical settings. I wonder whether anyone has found a way to "cheat" on the Utility to make it believe it's the same transceiver? Or what is the reason why this apparently is not allowed? I'm just curious... 73 Richard - HB9ANM - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Transferring-Configuration-to-another-K3-tp7560979.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] Price of new ten tec amp
Mike you make a good point I was thinking of 10w drive thanks for pointing that out. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Rodgers Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 4:21 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Price of new ten tec amp Some have been shocked at the price of the new 100w amp from Ten-Tec. You shouldn't be. It's a 20x multiplier. 5w in. 100w out. To get a quality amp at a dirty class c cb amp price is not realistic. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF & Echolink mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Price of new ten tec amp
Some have been shocked at the price of the new 100w amp from Ten-Tec. You shouldn't be. It's a 20x multiplier. 5w in. 100w out. To get a quality amp at a dirty class c cb amp price is not realistic. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF & Echolink mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] CW in SSB mode
Not true Pete: CONFIG: CW WGHT and tap '1' until you see 'SSB+CW' 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
Re: [Elecraft] Ultimatic keying
Vic K2VCO wrote: >On 8/12/2012 1:25 PM, stan levandowski wrote: >> For those Listers who don't know what Ultimatic keying is all about - >> and are afraid to ask - here is a description by Chuck Olson WB9KZY and >> some references also: http://wb9kzy.com/ultimat.txt >> >> 73, Stan WB2LQF In a few words: when you squeeze the key, Ultimatic doesn't send alternating dots and dashes - it "interrupts" whichever ones you were already sending, to send the opposite character instead. The Ultimatic logic is "last paddle pressed, always wins". The Ultimatic system is more forgiving of small timing errors because it doesn't ever store a trailing character from the opposite paddle. In most implementations, Ultimatic allows plenty of time to release either paddle (if that's what you need to do) before it takes a fresh look at both paddles. Ultimatic is favored by two very different groups of people: 1. People who can read Morse faster than their fingers will send it, so they are *always* sending at their personal upper limit. 2. Extreme High Speed operators, who are sending at *their* upper limit, too... but for very different reasons. >You guys got me interested, and I have a keyer that supports it, so I tried it. > >Couldn't send C's or K's. Both of which are in my call! > Well, yeah... Ultimatic has got to feel different from the system you're already used to. (If it wasn't different, it would be the same :-) But the main point is that both the K3 and the KX3 offer an extremely limited set of menu options for the built-in CW keyer - which also is the ONLY way to send RTTY or PSK from the paddles. When the $6 K12 keyer chip offers a wider range of options than the K3 and the KX3 do, something is out of balance in the feature list. It is surely time for those additional options (including bug and Ultimatic) to be made available "inside the box". -- 73 from Ian GM3SEK http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
