[Elecraft] Kudos to Elecraft service
I just had some repair done to a component for my K3 and wanted to mention to the list what good service it was. Nice to find products as well supported as this. Gary KA1J __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] WTB: P3
Looking to buy a P3. It must be clean with no scratches to go with my clean/no scratches K3. Please reply off list to clark.macaulay at gmail.com. Thank! 73, Clark WU4B -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WTB-P3-tp7565617.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] WTB: P3
Mark I might say one thing to you it may be hard not to have a small scratch on the P3 depending on what side of the K3 you place it on. The handle side has 2 screws protruding just a little and will leave a mark, ask me how I know?? I have 2 K3's one on each side of my P3 in a tight shelving unit and have one, very easy to do but hard to see also. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of engineercm Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 4:53 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] WTB: P3 Looking to buy a P3. It must be clean with no scratches to go with my clean/no scratches K3. Please reply off list to clark.macaulay at gmail.com. Thank! 73, Clark WU4B -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WTB-P3-tp7565617.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: Help DxLabSuite Commander to K3
iain tapped out: > Did you set the K3 to 38400 baud too? (CONFIG menu, RS232 = 38400 b) Yes W4TV had replied and gave a different setting than I thought I'd read in the K3 things. Namely, 8N(1) not 2 .. plus setup for RTS to key xmit. Commander now reads and controls K3 nicely. Now I am awaiting a K3 cable for the SignaLink-USB which connects to K3. I prefer the external soundcard so as to isolate Win-7 audio and alerts for the K3. > Yes, the KAT500 connects to the K3 ACC port if you ordered (or > will build) the interface cable. H... did I order the cable ... hm .. last heard the KAT500 was B/O .. surely Dave "suggested" I order the cable ... h Yikes! -- 73 KD7YZ Bob __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Poor Low audio frequency response on JT65 mode with my K3 ?
Iain, > To give genuine JT65 signal reports, you want the full 2kHz of audio, > as the signal report is dB value relative to the "noise figure" across > that 2kHz. JT65 "signal reports" are dB relative to the total noise in a 2.5 KHz bandwidth (see Joe Taylor's web site). > I have a software macro for setting up for JT65, which includes > "MD6;DT0;BW0200;IS 1270;" That's a bit narrow ... the DF is relative to 1270 and represents the sync bit (the lowest tone) and the JT65A signal is just under 200 Hz wide. You really need BW0240; to pass the highest possible signal (DF=1000) with JT65-HF by W6CQZ and WSJT9 by Joe Taylor decodes a full 3 KHz (-1200 to +2800 Hz) which means "IS 01500;BW0300;" is not unreasonable. Still, the original report has some validity ... if I transmit with DF, <-800 it takes more audio drive (increase line in or sound card TX level) to maintain proper ALC level. It's not a lot ... from Line In = 10 at DF=0 to Line In = 20 at DF= -1000. The bigger problem is that the gain is very sloped across the 200 Hz when operating at DF below -850 and the power output will vary almost 3 dB between the lowest and highest tone in the JT65 constellation. For that reason I do not like to use a DF less than 800 (lowest tone about 470 Hz). It does seem that the K3's low frequency roll off is a bit severe in DATA A. It may be roofing filter related. Although I'm using a 2.8, if the center is at 1500 Hz the -6dB shoulder would be around 100 Hz which would explain the 3 dB slope below 400 Hz +/-. The roll off might be even more pronounced with the 2700 Hz (5 pole) filters since they are less flat than the 2800 (8 pole) filters). It might be nice if there were an option to move the roofing filter center to 1300 Hz for transmit in DATA A. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 11/14/2012 1:49 AM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: > Don, > > JT65 spots include an offset from the center of the (2kHz) audio > passband, which is nominally centered at 1270.46Hz, so a "DF" of -500 > would be at audio frequency ~770Hz, and DF-1000 would be ~270Hz. > > I have a software macro for setting up for JT65, which includes > "MD6;DT0;BW0200;IS 1270;" > > To give genuine JT65 signal reports, you want the full 2kHz of audio, > as the signal report is dB value relative to the "noise figure" across > that 2kHz. > > 73, > > ~iain / N6ML > > > > On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 9:47 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> Cliff, >> >> The K3 defaults to a 400 Hz bandwidth when selecting DATA A mode. unless >> you have previously set some other width. >> >> I am not sure about the negative bandwidth values you have indicated, >> but I am going to assume that those are just "dashes" and not negative >> signs. >> >> I suggest you look at the width and shift (or HiCut and LoCut) to obtain >> the filter bandwidth that you desire for digital modes. >> >> When working with a waterfall display, you may want a wide bandwidth, >> but if you are tuning for a single signal with the K3 VFO knob, you will >> want a more narrow bandwidth. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >> On 11/13/2012 7:04 PM, Clifford Hynds wrote: >>> Hope someone has an answer, >>> >>> I am a recent owner of the K3 having just bought a K3, P3 and KPA500 >>> station from another ham. >>> >>> Probably you would have to be a regular user of the JT65 mode to notice but >>> I seem to get little or no output when I am below about -500hz or so on the >>> waterfall on JT65HFand nothing really at -1000Hz, fine from there up. >>> >>> Probably affect other data modes also ? >>> >>> I am using line in/out on the K3 and DATA mode so no equalisation, >>> >>> Had no problems with other rigs FT847,FT817 and TS950SDX had no problems >>> with the low end. >>> >>> Could be as simple as increasing the input capacitor for the line audio or >>> as the audio is controlled by the DSP perhaps an upgraded DSP unit. The K3 >>> is in the < 1000 Serial numbers 718 if i remember not in front of it at the >>> moment. >>> >>> Hope someone has an answer, >>> thanks >>> Cliff VK2CCJ >>> __ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto: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 hoste
Re: [Elecraft] Poor Low audio frequency response on JT65 mode with my K3 ?
Hi Cliff, I assume you have been using the DATA mode, which has less receive bandwidth for some reason (I think it is because of the Firmware). That is why I still always use the USB position for JT65. With USB it is possible to have a much broader receive bandwidth. I also lways use compression to make sure that all the tones of different frequency provide the same output. The only downside to using USB position for JT65 is that you can't use anything other than a flat audio transmit spectrum, so I have made no custom TX adjustments for my microphone. I understand that not all digital modes operate the same way, so the above settings might not provide the best performance for modes like PSK31. But since JT65 can be operated in class C, it is pretty forgiving. GL and VY 73, Lance On 11/14/2012 12:04 AM, Clifford Hynds wrote: > Hope someone has an answer, > > I am a recent owner of the K3 having just bought a K3, P3 and KPA500 > station from another ham. > > Probably you would have to be a regular user of the JT65 mode to notice but > I seem to get little or no output when I am below about -500hz or so on the > waterfall on JT65HFand nothing really at -1000Hz, fine from there up. > > Probably affect other data modes also ? > > I am using line in/out on the K3 and DATA mode so no equalisation, > > Had no problems with other rigs FT847,FT817 and TS950SDX had no problems > with the low end. > > Could be as simple as increasing the input capacitor for the line audio or > as the audio is controlled by the DSP perhaps an upgraded DSP unit. The K3 > is in the < 1000 Serial numbers 718 if i remember not in front of it at the > moment. > > Hope someone has an answer, > thanks > Cliff VK2CCJ > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX, 3D2LR, 5W0GJ, E6M) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834-0073 USA TEL: (406) 626-5728 QTH: DN27ub URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj Windows Messenger: w...@hotmail.com Skype: lanceW7GJ 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815 Interested in 6m EME? Ask me about subscribing to the Magic Band EME email group, or just fill in the request box at the bottom of my web page (above)! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Beta Firmware Release: Improved CW text decode
K3 beta-test firmware revision 4.58 (with DSP rev. 2.80) is now available. This release includes improved built-in CW text decode. Please send any questions to k3supp...@elecraft.com. For beta firmware download instructions, see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * K3 MCU REV. 4.58 / DSP REV. 2.80, 11-7-2012 * KEYER PADDLE ENABLED IN FSK-D/PSK-D MODES ONLY IF TEXT DECODE IS ON: Those using FSK-D/PSK-D via with a computer requested that the paddles be disabled when the K3's internal text decode is OFF so that hitting the paddles accidentally doesn't interfere with PC-based transmission. * CW DECODE IMPROVED: The CW decode algorithm now includes its own AGC system, independent of regular AGC threshold/slope/decay settings. Decode of element spaces vs. word spaces adjust slightly to improve rate of copy on average code samples. CW DECODE TIPS: - Use the TEXT DEC switch and VFO A to set CW decode threshold. We recommend using THR 2 or 3 for most signals, and THR 1 for very weak signals. These fixed settings usually work better than AUTO. - Also use TEXT DEC and VFO B to turn on CW decode and select the speed range. The CW 5-40 WPM setting is best for all but the fastest CW. - Use a narrow WIDTH setting (50-250 Hz when possible) - If the band is noisy, interfering with copy, try turning on the noise blanker (NB) first to reduce the level of impulse noise. - When there is no CW signal above the required threshold, you'll see random characters decoded. - Copy will vary with sending accuracy, fading, signal level, interference, and noise. But the addition of separate CW decode AGC definitely helps. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] (OT} Spam influx
And, unfortunately, AT&T chooses to use Yahoo to process email for AT&T customers, so AT&T email domains like mine that end in @swbell.net, @sbcglobal.net, @bellsouth.net, @att.net, etc are as vulnerable as the accounts that actually say "Yahoo" in the address. Don't let the fact that your email domain does not say YAHOO lull you into a false sense of security. I found that out the hard way. Maybe AT&T is listening. Naw. Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: KD7YZ Bob [mailto:kd...@denstarfarm.us] Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 5:49 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (OT} Spam influx On Tuesday SR used a Straight-Key to send: -Original Comment--- > no spam here! I've received dozens of Lam-Radio "List" emails where, in every case, the respective Ham owns a YAHOO free email account and their account password has been hacked/compromised. Literally Dozens just today. Some people need to take some Internet Security classes comparable to the studying they did to get licensed. Yahoo, for one, may lead the world, along with Hotmail, in the frequency of which their "customers" get Hacked on a per-year basis. Many of us have auto-Spam-reject. Those compromised email addresses get put on a Blacklist. Automatically. We don't see it happen and we don't get email from our friends anymore either ... until we figure out they were compromised and "Their" address sent out 100,000 Spam Emails, world-wide, and garnered them a Blacklist status across the globe. -- Best regards, Bob KD7YZWin7-64bit + K3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KXPD3 intermittent keying
My KXPD3 started to give some intermittent keying. Here is my theory: The connection between the paddle arms contact to the ground that needs to be closed to complete the circuit is through the pivot pin at the back of each paddle arm. The pivot pin has one end that is necked-down and has not been ground to a bright finish. In my paddle, that end was in the bottom and, I believe, was making intermittent contact. I reversed the pins, putting the shiny end down and, so far, that seems to have cured the problem. I have a picture of the pin in question on my website: www.kex.com and click on KXPD3 Paddle Intermittent Cheers, Fred KE7X Fred Cady "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation" __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] (OT} Spam influx
I've had a Yahoo e mail account now for some years, never been hacked, you just need to take a little care, don't open anything you are not sure of.. Best regards, Tim Hague Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 14 Nov 2012, at 16:07, "Terry Schieler" wrote: > And, unfortunately, AT&T chooses to use Yahoo to process email for AT&T > customers, so AT&T email domains like mine that end in @swbell.net, > @sbcglobal.net, @bellsouth.net, @att.net, etc are as vulnerable as the > accounts that actually say "Yahoo" in the address. Don't let the fact that > your email domain does not say YAHOO lull you into a false sense of security. > I found that out the hard way. > > Maybe AT&T is listening. > Naw. > > > Terry, W0FM > > > -Original Message- > From: KD7YZ Bob [mailto:kd...@denstarfarm.us] > Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 5:49 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (OT} Spam influx > > > On Tuesday SR used a Straight-Key to send: > -Original Comment--- >> no spam here! > > > I've received dozens of Lam-Radio "List" emails where, in every case, the > respective Ham owns a YAHOO free email account and their account password has > been hacked/compromised. Literally Dozens just today. > > Some people need to take some Internet Security classes comparable to the > studying they did to get licensed. Yahoo, for one, may lead the world, along > with Hotmail, in the frequency of which their "customers" get Hacked on a > per-year basis. > > Many of us have auto-Spam-reject. Those compromised email addresses get put > on a Blacklist. Automatically. We don't see it happen and we don't get email > from our friends anymore either ... until we figure out they were compromised > and "Their" address sent out 100,000 Spam Emails, world-wide, and garnered > them a Blacklist status across the globe. > > > -- > Best regards, > Bob KD7YZWin7-64bit + K3 > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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 Internal tuner
I'm thinking of purchasing the K3 with internal tuner and the general coverage front end, my question is will the tuner tune on receive outside of the ham bands. It would be nice to tune a long wire for Short Wave listening. Thanks, Phil ZL1PB. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Internal-tuner-tp7565603.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 intermittent low power issue
K9IR wrote > [...] ended up working via email with Elecraft support, but unfortunately > we couldn't resolve it, so the rig currently is in CA for repair ;-). I > will be very curious to learn from them why the power issue occurred. > > 73 Paula K9IR > > From: N8XPQ -- [...] have you checked the connections of the KPA3 100w > amplifier module. I have a friend that was experiencing a similar issue, > and discovered that the module had become unseated somewhat causing > intermittent RF power output issues. [...] My K3/100 serial number 6835, which is only about a month old, began having similar intermittent power problems. For a while it appeared that the "tune" function always worked... but then that also dropped power intermittently. I just reseated the KPA100 module, the connector board that it plugs into, and that sparsely populated RF board that is used when there is no internal tuner. So far so good, but too early to tell. 73 ES GOD BLESS U ES URS DE KEN N4OI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-intermittent-low-power-issue-tp7563274p7565626.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] [KX3] KXPD3 intermittent keying
The website should be www.ke7x.com -Original Message- From: Cady, Fred Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 9:12 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [KX3] KXPD3 intermittent keying My KXPD3 started to give some intermittent keying. Here is my theory: The connection between the paddle arms contact to the ground that needs to be closed to complete the circuit is through the pivot pin at the back of each paddle arm. The pivot pin has one end that is necked-down and has not been ground to a bright finish. In my paddle, that end was in the bottom and, I believe, was making intermittent contact. I reversed the pins, putting the shiny end down and, so far, that seems to have cured the problem. I have a picture of the pin in question on my website: www.kex.com and click on KXPD3 Paddle Intermittent Cheers, Fred KE7X Fred Cady "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation" __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 intermittent low power issue
Ken, thanks for the reply. Preliminary tests indicated I was having the issue with the LPA as well, so reseating the KPA3 wouldn't alone do the trick. My rig came back from Elecraft about a week or so ago. The issue ended up being with the LPA. Something heated up a diode that loosened the soldered connection, creating an intermittent with an associated transistor--which is why at times I would have full power and at other times no power. Usually the transistor fails entirely, so this was a bit more of a challenge--and of interest!--to the Elecraft support crew. But they did resolve it, as well as installing some other upgrades. Nice to have Baby back ;-)! 73 Paula k9ir From: N4OI - Ken [via Elecraft] To: K9IR Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 10:35 AM Subject: Re: K3 intermittent low power issue K9IR wrote >[...] ended up working via email with Elecraft support, but unfortunately we >couldn't resolve it, so the rig currently is in CA for repair ;-). I will be >very curious to learn from them why the power issue occurred. > >73 Paula K9IR > >From: N8XPQ -- [...] have you checked the connections of the KPA3 100w >amplifier module. I have a friend that was experiencing a similar issue, and >discovered that the module had become unseated somewhat causing intermittent >RF power output issues. [...]My K3/100 serial number 6835, which is only about >a month old, began having similar intermittent power problems. For a while it >appeared that the "tune" function always worked... but then that also dropped >power intermittently. I just reseated the KPA100 module, the connector board >that it plugs into, and that sparsely populated RF board that is used when >there is no internal tuner. So far so good, but too early to tell. 73 ES GOD BLESS U ES URS DE KEN N4OI If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below:http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-intermittent-low-power-issue-tp7563274p7565626.html To unsubscribe from K3 intermittent low power issue, click here. NAML -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-intermittent-low-power-issue-tp7563274p7565628.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 Beta Firmware Release: Improved CW text decode
Any other improvements or just CW decode?73, Guy On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 10:59 AM, wayne burdick wrote: > K3 beta-test firmware revision 4.58 (with DSP rev. 2.80) is now > available. This release includes improved built-in CW text decode. > > Please send any questions to k3supp...@elecraft.com. For beta firmware > download instructions, see: > > http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > * * * > > K3 MCU REV. 4.58 / DSP REV. 2.80, 11-7-2012 > > * KEYER PADDLE ENABLED IN FSK-D/PSK-D MODES ONLY IF TEXT DECODE IS ON: > Those using FSK-D/PSK-D via with a computer requested that the paddles > be disabled when the K3's internal text decode is OFF so that hitting > the paddles accidentally doesn't interfere with PC-based transmission. > > * CW DECODE IMPROVED: The CW decode algorithm now includes its own AGC > system, independent of regular AGC threshold/slope/decay settings. > Decode of element spaces vs. word spaces adjust slightly to improve > rate of copy on average code samples. > > CW DECODE TIPS: > > - Use the TEXT DEC switch and VFO A to set CW decode threshold. We > recommend using THR 2 or 3 for most signals, and THR 1 for very weak > signals. These fixed settings usually work better than AUTO. > > - Also use TEXT DEC and VFO B to turn on CW decode and select the > speed range. The CW 5-40 WPM setting is best for all but the fastest CW. > > - Use a narrow WIDTH setting (50-250 Hz when possible) > > - If the band is noisy, interfering with copy, try turning on the > noise blanker (NB) first to reduce the level of impulse noise. > > - When there is no CW signal above the required threshold, you'll see > random characters decoded. > > - Copy will vary with sending accuracy, fading, signal level, > interference, and noise. But the addition of separate CW decode AGC > definitely helps. > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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, KXPD3, intermittent keying
My KXPD3 which is only a bit over a week old has developed the intermittent keying problem too but both pivot pins were inserted correctly when I checked. At first I thought it was a problem with the little set screws used as contact points building up crud on the ends and not connecting with the stainless posts. Cleaning them did not cure the problem so, after thinking about it a bit, my take on the matter is: both arms are made out of aluminum, aluminum oxidizes almost immediately on contact with air. Rather than trying to use the pivot points as paddle ground, I think it would be much better to drill/tap a 2-56 hole in each arm, sand off the anodizing and using a solder lug under an internal or external tooth star washer, connect a small, very flexible wire between each paddle arm and ground. That would make a much better connection and should keep the problem from re-occurring. Even though the arms are either moving on the pivots or the pins are moving on the aluminum pieces used for ground, it doesn't take very long for the oxide to build up and cause intermittent keying. I've only had mine a bit over a week and already I've experienced several cases of this. It would void the warranty on a $130 accessory, especially if I screwed it up or I'd attempt to drill/tap and make the mod myself as it does get a bit frustrating at times, especially when running 30 wpm or better in a QSO. Jim Sheldon - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Internal tuner
On 11/13/2012 5:45 PM, Phil wrote: > I'm thinking of purchasing the K3 with internal tuner and the general > coverage front end, my question is will the tuner tune on receive outside of > the ham bands. It would be nice to tune a long wire for Short Wave > listening. Thanks, Phil ZL1PB. Automatically, I don't think so. You have to feed the KAT3 [and all autotuners] power to get them to tune and the K3 won't transmit outside the ham bands. I think you can go in and fiddle with the L/C manually, I don't know how, never done it. The gen coverage filter set works really well way outside of the ham bands. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - 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] K3 Beta Firmware Release: Improved CW text decode
Guy, Didn't you read the release notes (even quoted in Wayne's email below)? The other change is that paddle input is disabled in FSK-D/PSK-D if text decode is not enabled. 73, ~iain / N6ML On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: > Any other improvements or just CW decode?73, Guy > > On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 10:59 AM, wayne burdick wrote: > >> K3 beta-test firmware revision 4.58 (with DSP rev. 2.80) is now >> available. This release includes improved built-in CW text decode. >> >> Please send any questions to k3supp...@elecraft.com. For beta firmware >> download instructions, see: >> >> http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm >> >> 73, >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >> * * * >> >> K3 MCU REV. 4.58 / DSP REV. 2.80, 11-7-2012 >> >> * KEYER PADDLE ENABLED IN FSK-D/PSK-D MODES ONLY IF TEXT DECODE IS ON: >> Those using FSK-D/PSK-D via with a computer requested that the paddles >> be disabled when the K3's internal text decode is OFF so that hitting >> the paddles accidentally doesn't interfere with PC-based transmission. >> >> * CW DECODE IMPROVED: The CW decode algorithm now includes its own AGC >> system, independent of regular AGC threshold/slope/decay settings. >> Decode of element spaces vs. word spaces adjust slightly to improve >> rate of copy on average code samples. >> >> CW DECODE TIPS: >> >> - Use the TEXT DEC switch and VFO A to set CW decode threshold. We >> recommend using THR 2 or 3 for most signals, and THR 1 for very weak >> signals. These fixed settings usually work better than AUTO. >> >> - Also use TEXT DEC and VFO B to turn on CW decode and select the >> speed range. The CW 5-40 WPM setting is best for all but the fastest CW. >> >> - Use a narrow WIDTH setting (50-250 Hz when possible) >> >> - If the band is noisy, interfering with copy, try turning on the >> noise blanker (NB) first to reduce the level of impulse noise. >> >> - When there is no CW signal above the required threshold, you'll see >> random characters decoded. >> >> - Copy will vary with sending accuracy, fading, signal level, >> interference, and noise. But the addition of separate CW decode AGC >> definitely helps. >> >> >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto: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 sensitivity below 40 meters
I'm glad there are people like you Scott. I'll take back the term 'resonant antenna' and change it to 'good antenna' to keep folks happy. I should have included the word 'system' also. Let's end this before Eric does. Rich, n0ce - Original Message - From: "Scott Manthe" To: Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:02 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 sensitivity below 40 meters > The real problem is that N0CE made his comment about "resonant" antennas > to protect the feelings of his insecure buddies, at least one of whom > reads this list, so they wouldn't be offended by the fact that his K3 > hears better on 40 meters than the "good equipment" (read: high dollar > rigs) that the rest of his "group" uses. > > To each his own. If it were up to me, I'd get a more secure group to > hang out with. I tell people I know every day how well my K3 works, even > if they own rigs that cost more than twice as much as the K3 does. Of > course, I'm not terribly popular with those guys, either... ;) > > 73, > Scott, N9AA > > > On 11/14/12 12:35 AM, David Gilbert wrote: >> Well ... you made your statement (that even a good receiver needs a >> resonant antenna, and you were talking about how you could hear stations >> breaking in that nobody else could, remember?) to the list so I replied >> to the list. How is that wrong? If I reply to you offline others on >> the list won't realize that you are wrong and the erroneous impressions >> about resonant antennas never die as they should. >> >> > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KXPD3 intermittent keying
The picture of the pin seems really dark...is it really shiny? Just the lighting? I need to look, but I think my pins are very shiny, and I don't remember any tapered end (they are late issue). Sent from my iPhone Chuck (Jack) On Nov 14, 2012, at 10:55 AM, "T Gahagan" wrote: > The website should be www.ke7x.com > > -Original Message- > From: Cady, Fred > Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 9:12 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] [KX3] KXPD3 intermittent keying > > My KXPD3 started to give some intermittent keying. > > Here is my theory: > The connection between the paddle arms contact to the ground that needs > to be closed to complete the circuit is through the pivot pin at the > back of each paddle arm. The pivot pin has one end that is necked-down > and has not been ground to a bright finish. In my paddle, that end was > in the bottom and, I believe, was making intermittent contact. I > reversed the pins, putting the shiny end down and, so far, that seems to > have cured the problem. > I have a picture of the pin in question on my website: > www.kex.com and click on KXPD3 Paddle Intermittent > > Cheers, > Fred KE7X > > Fred Cady > "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation" > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] loss of sensitivity K3
My K3 s/n 5947, intermittently loses sensitivity on all bands after being on for a few minutes. Usually tapping on the top of the rig restores things. Also putting rig in xmit restores rx to normal. Doesn't last though. I've eliminated the so 239 connector and coax as culprits. Not using the internal tuner. Any ideas?? --Mike, W0RSR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Digest, Vol 103, Issue 26
I have only seen pictures of a Hex Beam so really have no 'feel' for it. In all the oics it is mounted 'bowl' fashion with the curvature up. What would be the effect of mounting it 'down' umbrella style? PJH N7PXY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Digest, Vol 103, Issue 26
If you mount it with the arms curved downward, the problem is mechanical. The weight of the arms no longer hold the wires taut, and the wires no longer limit the amount of curve in the supporting arms. Consider what happens if the wires and arms are ice coated thereby increasing their weight - the arms will curve more downward and the wires will go slack. With it mounted properly with the curvature up. that cannot happen unless the weight of ice gets so great that the wires break. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/14/2012 1:44 PM, P.J.Hicks wrote: > I have only seen pictures of a Hex Beam so really have no 'feel' for it. In > all the oics it is mounted 'bowl' fashion with the curvature up. What would > be the effect of mounting it 'down' umbrella style? > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Internal tuner
You can tune the ATU manually on received signals or noise but I'm pretty sure the settings will not be remembered if you subsequently hit auto tune in an adjacent ham band. Actually, there are no separate SWBC "bands" in the K3 scheme: these are just extended sections of the ham bands (the 31m SWBC band is part of 30m; 19m is part of 20m, etc.). Basically, it is probably not worth the effort. SWBC reception is about as good as you will ever need without having to match the antenna. 73, Drew AF2Z On Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:45:10 -0800 (PST), you wrote: >I'm thinking of purchasing the K3 with internal tuner and the general >coverage front end, my question is will the tuner tune on receive outside of >the ham bands. It would be nice to tune a long wire for Short Wave >listening. Thanks, Phil ZL1PB. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KXPD3 intermittent keying
Yes, the picture is not great. The pin is totally shiny (it is a ground surface) except for the little end on the right in the picture. -Original Message- From: hawley, charles j jr [mailto:c-haw...@illinois.edu] Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 11:27 AM To: T Gahagan Cc: Cady, Fred; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KXPD3 intermittent keying The picture of the pin seems really dark...is it really shiny? Just the lighting? I need to look, but I think my pins are very shiny, and I don't remember any tapered end (they are late issue). Sent from my iPhone Chuck (Jack) On Nov 14, 2012, at 10:55 AM, "T Gahagan" wrote: > The website should be www.ke7x.com > > -Original Message- > From: Cady, Fred > Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 9:12 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] [KX3] KXPD3 intermittent keying > > My KXPD3 started to give some intermittent keying. > > Here is my theory: > The connection between the paddle arms contact to the ground that > needs to be closed to complete the circuit is through the pivot pin at > the back of each paddle arm. The pivot pin has one end that is > necked-down and has not been ground to a bright finish. In my paddle, > that end was in the bottom and, I believe, was making intermittent > contact. I reversed the pins, putting the shiny end down and, so far, > that seems to have cured the problem. > I have a picture of the pin in question on my website: > www.kex.com and click on KXPD3 Paddle Intermittent > > Cheers, > Fred KE7X > > Fred Cady > "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation" > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] Nice review of KX3 in QST
Just received my electronic issue from ARRL and read the review by Joel Hallas, W1ZR. Nice! 73, Ed - KL7UW K3/10 SN-4043 KX3 SN-0475 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] (OT} Spam influx
This thread was closed yesterday. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 11/14/2012 8:16 AM, Tim Hague wrote: > I've had a Yahoo e mail account now for some years, never been hacked, you > just need to take a little care, don't open anything you are not sure of.. > > Best regards, Tim Hague > Skype m0afj.Tim > Sent on my iPad > > > On 14 Nov 2012, at 16:07, "Terry Schieler" wrote: > >> And, unfortunately, AT&T chooses to use Yahoo to process email for AT&T >> customers, so AT&T email domains like mine that end in @swbell.net, >> @sbcglobal.net, @bellsouth.net, @att.net, etc are as vulnerable as the >> accounts that actually say "Yahoo" in the address. Don't let the fact that >> your email domain does not say YAHOO lull you into a false sense of >> security. I found that out the hard way. >> >> Maybe AT&T is listening. >> Naw. >> >> >> Terry, W0FM >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: KD7YZ Bob [mailto:kd...@denstarfarm.us] >> Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 5:49 PM >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (OT} Spam influx >> >> >> On Tuesday SR used a Straight-Key to send: >> -Original Comment--- >>> no spam here! >> >> I've received dozens of Lam-Radio "List" emails where, in every case, the >> respective Ham owns a YAHOO free email account and their account password >> has been hacked/compromised. Literally Dozens just today. >> >> Some people need to take some Internet Security classes comparable to the >> studying they did to get licensed. Yahoo, for one, may lead the world, along >> with Hotmail, in the frequency of which their "customers" get Hacked on a >> per-year basis. >> >> Many of us have auto-Spam-reject. Those compromised email addresses get put >> on a Blacklist. Automatically. We don't see it happen and we don't get email >> from our friends anymore either ... until we figure out they were >> compromised and "Their" address sent out 100,000 Spam Emails, world-wide, >> and garnered them a Blacklist status across the globe. >> >> >> -- >> Best regards, >> Bob KD7YZWin7-64bit + K3 >> >> >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto: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 Beta Firmware Release: Improved CW text decode
I read the release notes. And I asked him if there were any other fixes included. There are often additional issues repaired which do not involve documentation and/or operational changes and don't go into the notes. I read the entirety of his email and I stand by my question. 73, Guy. On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 1:14 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: > Guy, > > Didn't you read the release notes (even quoted in Wayne's email > below)? The other change is that paddle input is disabled in > FSK-D/PSK-D if text decode is not enabled. > > 73, > > ~iain / N6ML > > > On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV > wrote: > > Any other improvements or just CW decode?73, Guy > > > > On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 10:59 AM, wayne burdick > wrote: > > > >> K3 beta-test firmware revision 4.58 (with DSP rev. 2.80) is now > >> available. This release includes improved built-in CW text decode. > >> > >> Please send any questions to k3supp...@elecraft.com. For beta firmware > >> download instructions, see: > >> > >> http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm > >> > >> 73, > >> Wayne > >> N6KR > >> > >> * * * > >> > >> K3 MCU REV. 4.58 / DSP REV. 2.80, 11-7-2012 > >> > >> * KEYER PADDLE ENABLED IN FSK-D/PSK-D MODES ONLY IF TEXT DECODE IS ON: > >> Those using FSK-D/PSK-D via with a computer requested that the paddles > >> be disabled when the K3's internal text decode is OFF so that hitting > >> the paddles accidentally doesn't interfere with PC-based transmission. > >> > >> * CW DECODE IMPROVED: The CW decode algorithm now includes its own AGC > >> system, independent of regular AGC threshold/slope/decay settings. > >> Decode of element spaces vs. word spaces adjust slightly to improve > >> rate of copy on average code samples. > >> > >> CW DECODE TIPS: > >> > >> - Use the TEXT DEC switch and VFO A to set CW decode threshold. We > >> recommend using THR 2 or 3 for most signals, and THR 1 for very weak > >> signals. These fixed settings usually work better than AUTO. > >> > >> - Also use TEXT DEC and VFO B to turn on CW decode and select the > >> speed range. The CW 5-40 WPM setting is best for all but the fastest CW. > >> > >> - Use a narrow WIDTH setting (50-250 Hz when possible) > >> > >> - If the band is noisy, interfering with copy, try turning on the > >> noise blanker (NB) first to reduce the level of impulse noise. > >> > >> - When there is no CW signal above the required threshold, you'll see > >> random characters decoded. > >> > >> - Copy will vary with sending accuracy, fading, signal level, > >> interference, and noise. But the addition of separate CW decode AGC > >> definitely helps. > >> > >> > >> > >> __ > >> Elecraft mailing list > >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > >> Post: mailto: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 Beta Firmware Release: Improved CW text decode
That's odd. I don't remember any beta release that didn't fully describe the changes that had been made, yet you say that it "often" happens. Can you provide a few examples that never were described in the notes? I'm curious what might have been changed that I don't know about. I'm also curious what kind of issue would get repaired that wouldn't be an operational issue in one way or another. Maybe you could give an example or two of that as well. Dave AB7E On 11/14/2012 1:17 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: > I read the release notes. And I asked him if there were any other fixes > included. There are often additional issues repaired which do not involve > documentation and/or operational changes and don't go into the notes. I > read the entirety of his email and I stand by my question. > > 73, Guy __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Internal tuner
You can use a manual tuner with an antenna analyser. The low power of the analyser stays under the power limit for outside the ham bands and lets you read SWR on the SWL frequency. I don't know if you can manually tune the internal tuner, but if you can, it will probably remember the solution the next time you switch to that frequency. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 11/14/12 at 10:09 AM, k6...@foothill.net (Fred Jensen) wrote: >On 11/13/2012 5:45 PM, Phil wrote: >>I'm thinking of purchasing the K3 with internal tuner and the general >>coverage front end, my question is will the tuner tune on receive outside of >>the ham bands. It would be nice to tune a long wire for Short Wave >>listening. Thanks, Phil ZL1PB. > >Automatically, I don't think so. You have to feed the KAT3 >[and all autotuners] power to get them to tune and the K3 won't >transmit outside the ham bands. I think you can go in and >fiddle with the L/C manually, I don't know how, never done it. >The gen coverage filter set works really well way outside of >the ham bands. --- Bill Frantz| I don't have high-speed | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | internet. I have DSL.| 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | | 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] K3 Beta Firmware Release: Improved CW text decode
Only the Shadow Knows (Wayne). You get the answer by asking him :>) You don't need additional documentation for a minor touch up of firmware to make the audio a little bit clearer. It's just there. There's an even chance that some will not hear it, and mentioning it cause a furor among those who don't hear it. It's not some great conspiracy. He calls them very minor. That's his call. So is how much to document also his call. But sometimes he does more good than he knows. Like the huge up-tick in clarity with 4.51. So sometimes I get on here and ask. "Often" is from a historical perspective and is my personal choice of a descriptor. You might look at the same list and disagree. That's fine. 73, Guy. On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 4:16 PM, David Gilbert wrote: > > That's odd. I don't remember any beta release that didn't fully > describe the changes that had been made, yet you say that it "often" > happens. Can you provide a few examples that never were described in > the notes? I'm curious what might have been changed that I don't know > about. > > I'm also curious what kind of issue would get repaired that wouldn't be > an operational issue in one way or another. Maybe you could give an > example or two of that as well. > > Dave AB7E > > > On 11/14/2012 1:17 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: > > I read the release notes. And I asked him if there were any other fixes > > included. There are often additional issues repaired which do not > involve > > documentation and/or operational changes and don't go into the notes. I > > read the entirety of his email and I stand by my question. > > > > 73, Guy > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] Exchanging Configuraqtion files.
Assuming you back up your configuration file first, is there any issue with loading a configuration file from one K3 into another? I see my serial # is in the name of the file, what if I load one from a different K3 that also has diversity? Thanks, Gary KA1J __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 intermittent low power issue
[...] The issue ended up being with the LPA. Something heated up a diode that loosened the soldered connection, creating an intermittent with an associated transistor--which is why at times I would have full power and at other times no power. Usually the transistor fails entirely, so this was a bit more of a challenge--and of interest!--to the Elecraft support crew. [...] 73 Paula k9ir Thanks for the details, Paula. My intermittent power problem returned after reseating the boards... If it occurs at low power, I will check with the Elecraft support folks to see if the likely cause and remedy could be the same as yours. Thanks again! 73 ES GOD BLESS U ES URS DE KEN N4OI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-intermittent-low-power-issue-tp7563274p7565645.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] Exchanging Configuraqtion files.
Gary, There are other identifiers of the K3 that the configuration file came from other than in the filename. In other words, that will not work. The K3 does not have a 'clone' capability. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/14/2012 5:00 PM, Gary Smith wrote: > Assuming you back up your configuration file first, is there any > issue with loading a configuration file from one K3 into another? I > see my serial # is in the name of the file, what if I load one from a > different K3 that also has diversity? > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Exchanging Configuration files.
Don, I was afraid of that. Too bad, it would be nice to be able to exchange settings easily. 73, Gary KA1J > Gary, > > There are other identifiers of the K3 that the configuration file came > from other than in the filename. > > In other words, that will not work. The K3 does not have a 'clone' > capability. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 11/14/2012 5:00 PM, Gary Smith wrote: > > Assuming you back up your configuration file first, is there any > > issue with loading a configuration file from one K3 into another? I > > see my serial # is in the name of the file, what if I load one from > > a different K3 that also has diversity? > > > > > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Exchanging Configuration files.
I guess that could be done, but would have to be constrained to 2 K3's that have identical configurations - options, filters, etc., and consider that it would certainly be mis-used if it were available, resulting in additional customer support effort at Elecraft. The task is greater than just cloning memories and repeater offsets that can be done with many VHF/UHF transceivers. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/14/2012 5:23 PM, Gary Smith wrote: > Don, > > I was afraid of that. Too bad, it would be nice to be able to > exchange settings easily. > > 73, > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [KPA500] KXSER Exchange Cable
I am using a USB<--->DB9-M dongle from the computer USB port to a long cable terminated with a DB9-M. The long cable is needed to reach my K-Line. Will the KXSER (3.5mm to DB-F) Exchange Cable work for me to update KAT500 firmware? Thanks. Roy Morris W4WFB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Digest, Vol 103, Issue 26
I'm not sure that's true. The outward force of the bowed arms would be greater the weight of the wires. I think they are built that way to get all the height. And it looks better. IMHO. Keith, XE3/K5ENS -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-Elecraft-Digest-Vol-103-Issue-26-tp7565636p7565651.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] [KPA500] KXSER Exchange Cable
Hi Roy, Yes, the KXSER cable will work to update your KAT500. The KAT500 uses a 3.5mm stereo plug for the serial port. This is the same style used on the K144XV, KX3, W2 and XG3 products. -Paul __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-KXSER-Exchange-Cable-tp7565652p7565653.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 PTT IN on back panel
Are there any configuration settings required to use a foot switch connected to my K3's PTT IN RCA input on the back panel? The Config menu has a PTT-KEY setting, and default is OFF-OFF.The setting can be RTS-OFF, or OFF-RTS, or RTS-DTS et al. Is this used for the PTT IN for a foot switch and which setting, I wonder. My foot switch is not working to key my Yamaha headset and I am trying to figure out why. Thanks in advance, 73 Hoop K9QJS San Juan Island, WA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: XG50 Signal Source for KX3 Extended VFO temperature compensation
The Elecraft XG50 is a simple 49.380 MHz signal source specifically designed for use with the KX3 Extended VFO Temperature Compensation Procedure. This procedure is optional, intended for those who wish to use the KX3 in narrow-band modes such as JT65, WSPR, etc., on the higher bands. (The KX3's normal temperature compensation is entirely adequate for all other modes.) The XG50 could also be used for general signal tracing of 6-meter receivers that include the 49.38 MHz range. The XG50 can be powered from 8-15 VDC. It has an RF output of about 10 mVpp (-36 dBm). Note that the output frequency will not be exactly 49.380 MHz. After the XG50 is used for temperature compensation, the KX3's REF CAL menu parameter should be fine-tuned using a signal at a known frequency, such as WWV or other broadcast station. Available only as a full kit (soldering required), the XG50 is priced at $39.95. Assembly should take well under one hour. For additional details on the XG50, see the instruction manual: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/XG50%20Manual_B.pdf The KX3 extended temperature compensation procedure can be found at: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX3%20Custom%20VFO%20TC%20rev%20A8.pdf 73, 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] K3 PTT IN on back panel
On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 4:02 PM, J.K. Hooper wrote: > Are there any configuration settings required to use a foot switch connected > to my K3's PTT IN RCA input on the back panel? > > The Config menu has a PTT-KEY setting, and default is OFF-OFF.The setting > can be RTS-OFF, or OFF-RTS, or RTS-DTS et al. > > Is this used for the PTT IN for a foot switch and which setting, I wonder. No. > My foot switch is not working to key my Yamaha headset and I am trying to > figure out why. It doesn't key the headset - it keys the transceiver ;) Is the TX LED not turning on when you actuate the footswitch? Have you tested the switch (with a continuity tester) to ensure that it is closing when actuated? Make sure you have it plugged into PTT IN and not KEY OUT 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 intermittent low power issue
Sorry to hear the issues have returned for you, Ken. I know how frustrasting that can be. Rene worked on my rig. He is a really nice guy, provided great explanations and traced out my issues in fairly short order. I'll checlk my paperwork and email you with any other details that might help. 73 Paula k9ir From: N4OI - Ken [via Elecraft] To: K9IR Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 4:01 PM Subject: Re: K3 intermittent low power issue [...] The issue ended up being with the LPA. Something heated up a diode that loosened the soldered connection, creating an intermittent with an associated transistor--which is why at times I would have full power and at other times no power. Usually the transistor fails entirely, so this was a bit more of a challenge--and of interest!--to the Elecraft support crew. [...] 73 Paula k9ir Thanks for the details, Paula. My intermittent power problem returned after reseating the boards... If it occurs at low power, I will check with the Elecraft support folks to see if the likely cause and remedy could be the same as yours. Thanks again! 73 ES GOD BLESS U ES URS DE KEN N4OI If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below:http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-intermittent-low-power-issue-tp7563274p7565645.html To unsubscribe from K3 intermittent low power issue, click here. NAML -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-intermittent-low-power-issue-tp7563274p7565657.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] With all the problems...
people on this list with their K3's... I am having apprehension about ordering one. Thom WI8W __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] the instructions for loading macros say...
On the KX3 front panel, hold CONFIG and adjust VFO B until the word "MACROS" appears in the VFO B area. What is CONFIG? I don't see it __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] With all the problems...
On 11/14/2012 8:08 PM, Thom Durfee wrote: > people on this list with their K3's... > > I am having apprehension about ordering one. > > Thom WI8W > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Got mine in June of this year (kit - 10W version). It went together as smooth as butter and has been a blast to use. So glad I took the plunge! Larry W2LJ -- 73 de Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.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] With all the problems...
You only hear from those having problems here ... the rest of us are too busy *operating* our K3s and having fun! 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 11/14/2012 8:08 PM, Thom Durfee wrote: > people on this list with their K3's... > > I am having apprehension about ordering one. > > Thom WI8W > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] With all the problems...
Tom, that are thousands and thousands of units out in the field. Nothing is perfect but the Elecraft line is damn near. There will be units that go bad. Electronics is never 100%. Never has never will. The real question is If a unit does go bad what will happen? The guys and gals at Elecraft will get it running in short order. They will. And you will be happy! You can bank on it! Yes, I did drink the Elecraft koolaid aid years ago. Phil Santa Fe K5SSR If you don't know what it is, don't poke it. On Nov 14, 2012, at 6:08 PM, Thom Durfee wrote: > people on this list with their K3's... > > I am having apprehension about ordering one. > > Thom WI8W > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] With all the problems...
* On 2012 14 Nov 19:08 -0600, Thom Durfee wrote: > people on this list with their K3's... > > I am having apprehension about ordering one. Mine has been in the shack just over two years and out to Field Day this year with nary a problem. I use it nearly every day, voice and some CW and once in a great while on digi modes. Since buying it I added the IF board and a P3 just over a year ago and the internal tuner earlier this year. All with no problems at all. As I've seen others state, I don't even look at the ads for other radios any more. 73, de Nate, N0NB >> -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Whoops, I can't turn it on
I'm sure I'll be roundly criticized but I'll bet the problem is related to the Anderson Power Pole connectors. Every time I have this problem I just reseat the APP connector... problem solved for a good long while or until I "move" the K3. One of these days I'll switch over to crimped APPs instead of the soldered ones I made. Crimped seems to work better and as advertised... for me. Scott KF5MHS On 11/13/2012 8:43 PM, KD7YZ Bob wrote: > odd .. abt 20 mins later, with plug removed. Reconnected and power on. > > what's probable cause of failure? > > thanks > > > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 PTT IN on back panel
To those of you who responded: Thanks! Operator error is my conclusion. I did check continuity on the foot pedal and it is working just fine. This time when I pushed the RCA plug from the foot pedal back in, I pushed it in to be secure but did not over push. It keyed up the transmit just fine and I had correctly set the Mic input source for the back panel. I worked central Mexico from here in Washington with the headset and foot switch. That was fun; I like the foot switch. 73, Hoop On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 4:02 PM, J.K. Hooper wrote It doesn't key the headset - it keys the transceiver ;) Is the TX LED not turning on when you actuate the footswitch? Have you tested the switch (with a continuity tester) to ensure that it is closing when actuated? Make sure you have it plugged into PTT IN and not KEY OUT 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] With all the problems...
I've have owned, or borrowed, about every transceiver available (aside from the Hilberling). My K3 is about the toughest and most reliable piece of ham gear I have ever owned, so much so that I'm ordering another one soon . You should, so as to give yourself a frame of reference, subscribe to some of the other brand's mailing lists and Yahoo groups. The occasional solder joint failure is NOTHING compared to "the display died in my , and it will cost $1000 and take four months to fix". That's not an exaggeration... Mike Alexander - N8MSA amsct...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: "Thom Durfee" To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reflector" Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 8:08:34 PM Subject: [Elecraft] With all the problems... people on this list with their K3's... I am having apprehension about ordering one. Thom WI8W __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] With all the problems...
Thom, I had the same apprehension as I read the list for a few weeks before ordering my K3 kit in May of 2009. I figured that if there is a problem it will likely show up on the list, but considering the numbers sold, that percentage was still small. So you probably aren't seeing notes from the majority-- folks like me who put the kit together carefully or bought a factory assembled K3 and have had nothing but satisfaction with it. 73, Dave W8OV On 11/14/2012 7:08 PM, Thom Durfee wrote: > people on this list with their K3's... > > I am having apprehension about ordering one. > > Thom WI8W > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Internal tuner
The manual ATU settings (called "LCSEt" in the KAT3 config menu) will not be remembered if you subsequently switch the KAT3 to Auto and hit ATU TUNE anywhere in the band. When you return to LCSEt the prevoius manual settings will be gone. In the case of SWL bands, since they are just extensions of the ham bands in the K3's band mapping scheme you cannot expect a manual setting on the 19m SWBC band, for example, to remain if you subsequently use the KAT3 in auto mode somewhere else on 20 meters. Also, the manual settings are not remembered on a segment-by-segment basis as the Auto settings are. For example, if you set the ATU manually at the bottom of 160m that setting will apply at the top end and everywhere in between. There is only one manual setting for the entire band. It would be nice (but I suspect not widely requested) that the manual ATU settings would be remembered segment-by-segment as the Auto settings are, and that they would also survive an ATU TUNE in auto mode. For myself, I have found the manual settings useful on 160m where the KAT3 does not reach an optimum solution with my poor antenna. I can do better setting it manually. To set the ATU manually: Choose Config: KAT3 Turn VFOA until you see "LCSEt" Then push ATU TUNE. It will not transmit but will display the C and L values. You can then change them with the VFO knobs. You can toggle C between the antenna side and the tuner side by hitting ANT. You can also use the above to see what solution the auto tuner has arrived at. FWIW, a couple of feature requests that I thought might be nice to have: - K3 Utility option to display all of the currently stored antenna settings. - A firmware option to tune on received noise. 73, Drew AF2Z On Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:16:09 -0800, Bill, AE6JV wrote: >You can use a manual tuner with an antenna analyser. The low >power of the analyser stays under the power limit for outside >the ham bands and lets you read SWR on the SWL frequency. I >don't know if you can manually tune the internal tuner, but if >you can, it will probably remember the solution the next time >you switch to that frequency. > >Cheers - Bill, AE6JV > >On 11/14/12 at 10:09 AM, k6...@foothill.net (Fred Jensen) wrote: > >>On 11/13/2012 5:45 PM, Phil wrote: >>>I'm thinking of purchasing the K3 with internal tuner and the general >>>coverage front end, my question is will the tuner tune on receive outside of >>>the ham bands. It would be nice to tune a long wire for Short Wave >>>listening. Thanks, Phil ZL1PB. >> >>Automatically, I don't think so. You have to feed the KAT3 >>[and all autotuners] power to get them to tune and the K3 won't >>transmit outside the ham bands. I think you can go in and >>fiddle with the L/C manually, I don't know how, never done it. >>The gen coverage filter set works really well way outside of >>the ham bands. >--- >Bill Frantz| I don't have high-speed | Periwinkle >(408)356-8506 | internet. I have DSL.| 16345 >Englewood Ave >www.pwpconsult.com | | 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] With all the problems...
Thom -- You have to realize that while there are some legitimate problems raised, much of what you read is pilot error from people who either have not read the manual or have not tried very hard to solve the problem themselves. Elecraft is great. The radio is phenomenal. My K3 has replaced my trusty FT-1000D and I couldn't be more pleased with the radio. AND if you do need service or have a question, it doesn't get any better than Elecraft! Super company...super people. You won't be sorry if make the leap! 73 de Greg-N4CC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Thom Durfee Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 6:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] With all the problems... people on this list with their K3's... I am having apprehension about ordering one. Thom WI8W __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] With all the problems...
I got my k3/p3 kit full loaded two years ago and radio have worked perfectly. Equipment is utilized all days for my wife and me, I can say is it is really great radio Edu Yy4gmj & yy4and On Nov 14, 2012 9:25 PM, "Nate Bargmann" wrote: > * On 2012 14 Nov 19:08 -0600, Thom Durfee wrote: > > people on this list with their K3's... > > > > I am having apprehension about ordering one. > > Mine has been in the shack just over two years and out to Field Day this > year with nary a problem. I use it nearly every day, voice and some CW > and once in a great while on digi modes. Since buying it I added the IF > board and a P3 just over a year ago and the internal tuner earlier this > year. All with no problems at all. > > As I've seen others state, I don't even look at the ads for other radios > any more. > > 73, de Nate, N0NB >> > > -- > > "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all > possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." > > Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] with all the problems...
Thanks for all the comments folks. I know that no radio can possibly, absolutely be perfect so to speak. All electronic gadgets have their problems. I have a Vizio 42" HDTV and simply lost it's HD capability last Sunday. It has a bad HD board in it according to Vizio. More expensive to fix it than buying a new one. I am currently working on building my second K2 in 10 years and it has been giving me fits with my advanced age and very lousy eyesight. Had to buy a 30X stereo microscope to read some of the values on those caps. Slowly, but surely, it is coming together. So maybe a K3 is on my wish list for sometime next year...I do not know yet. 73 Thom WI8W __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 PTT IN on back panel
A footswitch leaves your hands free to work the keyboard, or take paper notes. I've been using a Heil footswitch on K3 #24 here since 2008 or so. It's a great addition to any station. As with all connectors, the op has to be sure the PTT IN RCA connector is seated properly. 73, matt W6NIA On Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:39:32 -0800, you wrote: >To those of you who responded: Thanks! > >Operator error is my conclusion. > >I did check continuity on the foot pedal and it is working just fine. This >time when I pushed the RCA plug from the foot pedal back in, I pushed it in to >be secure but did not over push. It keyed up the transmit just fine and I had >correctly set the Mic input source for the back panel. I worked central >Mexico from here in Washington with the headset and foot switch. That was >fun; I like the foot switch. > >73, >Hoop > > >On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 4:02 PM, J.K. Hooper wrote > >It doesn't key the headset - it keys the transceiver ;) > >Is the TX LED not turning on when you actuate the footswitch? Have you >tested the switch (with a continuity tester) to ensure that it is >closing when actuated? > >Make sure you have it plugged into PTT IN and not KEY OUT > >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] With all the problems...
Thom, I've got K3/100 kit #4497, P3 kit #344, KPA500 kit #930. The K3 has been on the air for over 2 years. I have not had a failure with any of the items. Compared to other rigs I've used, I'll take the K3 over any of them, and I've worked the lot, Icom, Kenwood, Heath, Yaesu, and Collins. I do mostly CW, but RTTY is really fun with the K3. Just keep the firmware updated, and have a blast. If you read the manuals, and watch the reflector you can't go wrong. Putting the kits together are rather easy. And you cannot, repeat, cannot, beat the Elecraft Support you can and will get if you need it. If you could find someone with a K3, maybe they could let you "check it out". I'm sure you will be impressed. I used my first one during Field day three years ago and then just wanted one. Just an FYI from someone who's been working CW for almost 60 years, and been a ham for 51 of those. Rick, W7LKG -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Larry Makoski Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 17:19 To: Thom Durfee Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] With all the problems... On 11/14/2012 8:08 PM, Thom Durfee wrote: > people on this list with their K3's... > > I am having apprehension about ordering one. > > Thom WI8W > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Got mine in June of this year (kit - 10W version). It went together as smooth as butter and has been a blast to use. So glad I took the plunge! Larry W2LJ -- 73 de Larry W2LJ QRP - When you care to send the very least! http://w2lj.blogspot.com/ http://www.w2lj.qrpradio.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] P3 -- Span slow to update
* On 2012 08 May 17:15 -0500, Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote: > Hi Nate, > > I was able to verify that in version 1.09 span changes are a little faster > than 1.16 . We'll take a look at that since we added quite a bit of code to > support the SVGA and fixed some remote control commands. Paul, On a whim I decided to load P3 FW 1.20 earlier this evening and note that the span adjustment still is much slower than it was in 1.09. I'd like to switch back, but I must have deleted 1.09. I don't see it anywhere on the FTP server so I guess I'm out of luck. Bummer. 73, de Nate, N0NB >> -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FS: 2KW Coupler for the W2 Wattmeter
I have a 2 kw 1.8-54 Mhz remote directional coupler w/cable for the W2 Wattmeter. New, used once. I'll ship it in the lower 48 states for $75. Please call 518-832-0011 for any questions. 73 Steve/k2we K3/100 #6131 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] XG50
When can I buy the XC50? John Lally W7JJL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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, KXPD3, intermittent keying
>> Jim W0EB suggested the cause was oxidation of the aluminum parts.< If that is the cause, perhaps an anti-oxidant electrical joint compound like Penetrox A would help. Dennis K4THE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] With all the problems...
I bought a used, early model K3. It developed a few problems over the years, but all were fixable right here, and I don't have a degree in rocket science either. Elecraft is Number One in customer service and support. There are nits to pick ( one guy wants this, that guy wants that ... etc.) , but I would consider changing to another brand as a hallucogenic nightmare. Antos likes Aptos... Paul Antos WB2ABD K3 129 KX3 149 KPA500 369 KAT500 due Friday ( wonder if the ser. nr. ends in 9?) PT0S in the log on 160m ( nr. 180 ) On 11/14/2012 8:08 PM, Thom Durfee wrote: > people on this list with their K3's... > > I am having apprehension about ordering one. > > Thom WI8W __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
