Re: [Elecraft] Newest P3 FW Upgrade (Workaround)
I am currently back level on the utility. Suggestion: When checking for new versions of the P3 files, notify the user if there is a newer version of the utility available. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 3/5/13 at 10:43 AM, pa...@elecraft.com (Paul Saffren N6HZ) wrote: We released 1.13.1.23 (PC) and 1.13.2.3 (Mac/Linux) versions of the P3 Utility to fix many of the issues mentioned here. Has anyone had problems loading new firmware with the new Utility and if so what are they? --- Bill Frantz| "I wish there was a knob on the TV to turn up the 408-356-8506 | intelligence. There's a knob called "brightness", but www.pwpconsult.com | it doesn't work. -- Gallagher __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: KX3 AND ACCESSORYIES
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Re: [Elecraft] Remote Control of K3 With KX3
Please post information to the list as well, others are interested in the topic! 73 - Mike WA8BXN ---Original Message--- From: K7JLTextra Date: 3/5/2013 11:34:23 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Remote Control of K3 With KX3 Has anyone used a RRC-1256 Mk3 setup to control a K3 with a KX3? I am interested in the experience others have had with this set-up. Please reply direct. John Hendricks K7JLT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Remote Control of K3 With KX3
Has anyone used a RRC-1256 Mk3 setup to control a K3 with a KX3? I am interested in the experience others have had with this set-up. Please reply direct. John Hendricks K7JLT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 PSK no output
It occurs to me that you might not be able to transmit on frequencies much higher than 3KHz or so because of the limits in the transmit bandwidth with the 2.7KHz filter. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 3/4/13 at 6:16 PM, fra...@pwpconsult.com (Bill Frantz) wrote: My computer software has a choice of waterfall bandwidth, 2K (from 400Hz to 2400Hz) or 4K (400Hz to 4400Hz). In both Data A and SSB I can adjust the DSP bandwidth up to 4200Hz on the high end which gives me most of the bandwidth of the 4K setting. Note that you will need a wider crystal filter than the 2.7KHz default to get the wider DSP bandwidths. --- 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
[Elecraft] K3 - Clipperton on 160M with 5 Watts
Spent all weekend on 160M at Multi-Multi station W3LPL using my K3 in the diversity mode in the ARRL Phone DX contest. Despite the poorer than normal conditions we still managed to work 57 countries. The best 160M DX QSO was with NH2T on Guam. I believe that Dave was also using a K3, probably the same one used a year ago to hear my barefoot K3 on 160M from the home VA QTH. The QSO with Guam was a new K1HTV DXCC country and the 33rd zone worked on 160 Meters. On Monday evening while on 160 Meters at home, I pushed the PF2 macro button to set my K3 to QRP 5 Watts. Within 10 minutes of calling, I managed to break the Clipperton DXpedition pileup to work TX5K for 160M QRP country #89. Thank you Elecraft for a great communications tool! 73, Rich - K1HTV = = = The very first QSO with my K3 was TX5K on 6m off the moon. Nice way to break it in! 73, Josh W6XU On 3/5/2013 11:11 AM, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: > Clipperton is definitely ok to post about. > > Especially, since they are using K3s.. ;-) > > 73, > Eric > elecraft.com > _..._ > > > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 PBT on SSB
I am simply taking the headphone audio output (not the I/Q output) and running it into Digipan or Fldigi.This radio is just the stock radio with no added KXFL3 filter. I just wanted to experiment with sound card audio on the KX3 and used the method that has worked with other radios. I had not heard of the other demodulation scheme before. I guess I have some more reading to do. I will try the Data A mode. Thanks for the feedback, folks. Dana Browne AD5VC --- On Tue, 3/5/13, John Oppenheimer wrote: > From: John Oppenheimer > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 PBT on SSB > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 8:21 AM > Hi Dana, > > The 1500 Hz hole in SSB mode is an artifact of Weaver > Demodulation. > Looking at the KX3 Firmware Information document, MCU 00.77, > DSP 00.74, > 3-6-2012: IF the KXFL3 is installed, Weaver demodulation is > enabled when > HI-CUT is below 2.4 kHz. > > John KN5L > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] TX5K
Didn't have to wait until morning for 160. Got them at 0300Z on the first call. --- On Tue, 3/5/13, Wes Stewart wrote: Okay then. Seventeen band/modes. Heard them S9 on a very quiet 160 this AM but didn't have the extension wires on the dipole. Now done, we'll see what happens tomorrow. Of course if they show up on the other slot I need (75 SSB) I'm out of luck. Wes N7WS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 EZ
Is the code available? - Original Message - From: "Jim McDonald" To: "'Elecraft Reflector'" Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 5:14 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ N2BC told me he was looking for someone to pick up the programming but he apparently didn't do it. I had a problem with the 2008 version not working with my Windows 7/64 computer to read and set the TX/RX EQ. The earlier versions worked OK. 73, Jim N7US -Original Message- I just loaded the K3 EZ program which appears to be a 2008 version, the last version (?). I understand the author is an SK. Anyone have any plans to bring this back or create something similar.? This could really be a simple way to set up a K3 with radio buttons and different fields to either fill in or with check-offs for fixed values ...just a thought from a newbie K3 user. 73 Jay W2IJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K2 Low Power Out / Hi Current
Jeremy, T4 being off the board should not make any difference. Are you operating into a dummy load that is 50 ohms pure resistive, or are you operating into an antenna? The base K2 needs to operate into a 50 ohm resistive load for good power control and a proper impedance. If you are operating into an antenna, use your antenna analyzer and adjust your tuner for a 50 +/- j0 impedance. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/5/2013 9:08 PM, JeremyJones wrote: Hi Don, The capacitors all look good, and I found one issue with a toroid and corrected it, but the issue remains. T4 is wound with proper number of turns, but wires do overlap some instead of being stacked neatly. Not sure if this could cause an issue or not. T4 is also standing off the board a bit, rather than being snug to the screws underneath. Jeremy VA3ZTF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-Low-Power-Out-Hi-Current-tp7570850p7570857.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] K2 Low Power Out / Hi Current
Hi Don, The capacitors all look good, and I found one issue with a toroid and corrected it, but the issue remains. T4 is wound with proper number of turns, but wires do overlap some instead of being stacked neatly. Not sure if this could cause an issue or not. T4 is also standing off the board a bit, rather than being snug to the screws underneath. Jeremy VA3ZTF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-Low-Power-Out-Hi-Current-tp7570850p7570857.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] Newest P3 FW Upgrade (Workaround)
The update went smooth as silk here. No problems whatsoever. Using serial adapter card. Tried the USB adapter cable too without problems. Thanks Charlie, W4FI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K2 Low Power Out / Hi Current
Jeremy, The problem of HiCur coupled with low power output is usually associated with a problem either in T4 or the Low Pass Filter. Check all the capacitors in the Low Pass Filter for proper values and count the turns on the toroids. Count only the turns passing through the center of the core. It is easy to put an extra turn on the toroids, and the result is a HiCur message along with low power output. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/5/2013 7:58 PM, JeremyJones wrote: I'm trying to complete the stage 3 transmitter alignment on my K2 and have run into a bit of a snag. The 40M check looks good according to the built in power meter, however with an external watt meter connected to a dummy load, I am getting less than 1W on the with the K2 set at 2W, and about 2W when set for 10W. Moving on to 80M at 2W I get a high current warning. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 and transverter output
I have been using my K3 to drive a transverter (with 28mhz input 1296 output). and using the low power output to the transverte through the KXV3 option. All of transmissions have been using digital. The K3 has worked perfectly. Having proved I can do EME, I now want to go back and use the K3 for HF digital and SSB. However, here is the problem. I cannot get the K3 to output to the HF antennas. I have gone to Config and turned XV ON to NO, but nothing comes out of the HF antenna output. So what am I missing??? Also I cannot get the rig to work on SSB with a mic, (it works perfectly on digital) Help please. Regards Ross ZL1WN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 schematics
The full KX3 schematic package is now available on our Manual Download page. 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 EZ
N2BC told me he was looking for someone to pick up the programming but he apparently didn't do it. I had a problem with the 2008 version not working with my Windows 7/64 computer to read and set the TX/RX EQ. The earlier versions worked OK. 73, Jim N7US -Original Message- I just loaded the K3 EZ program which appears to be a 2008 version, the last version (?). I understand the author is an SK. Anyone have any plans to bring this back or create something similar.? This could really be a simple way to set up a K3 with radio buttons and different fields to either fill in or with check-offs for fixed values ...just a thought from a newbie K3 user. 73 Jay W2IJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K2 Low Power Out / Hi Current
I'm trying to complete the stage 3 transmitter alignment on my K2 and have run into a bit of a snag. The 40M check looks good according to the built in power meter, however with an external watt meter connected to a dummy load, I am getting less than 1W on the with the K2 set at 2W, and about 2W when set for 10W. Moving on to 80M at 2W I get a high current warning. I checked the voltages on Q5, Q6, Q7 and Q8 as per the manual trouble shooting. All of the collectors are at 15.12V, and all emitters and bases are at 0v. My transformers look like the diagrams and have the proper number of turns. What else should I be looking at? Thanks Jeremy VA3ZTF -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-Low-Power-Out-Hi-Current-tp7570850.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] (no subject)
with the P3 it is "somewhat" easy to get this TX5K... you still need to be able to get out ... but it can be done if you listen... (worked 15-20.,.. worked down 15-20) ... ( I was NOT able to get them b4 with the GREAT ICOM 756PRO3... BTW) hahahah TU 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] K3 EZ
I just loaded the K3 EZ program which appears to be a 2008 version, the last version (?). I understand the author is an SK. Anyone have any plans to bring this back or create something similar.? This could really be a simple way to set up a K3 with radio buttons and different fields to either fill in or with check-offs for fixed values ...just a thought from a newbie K3 user. 73 Jay W2IJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] TX5K
Worked them on 12 meters last night and 20 meters SSB this morning. Only need one more for IOTA! 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Hoge Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 6:32 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TX5K At about 0630 UTC (figure after EU sunrise) they go to other parts of the world. I worked them shortly after that. gl, Jim W5QM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] TX5K
At about 0630 UTC (figure after EU sunrise) they go to other parts of the world. I worked them shortly after that. gl, Jim W5QM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Fwd: TX5K
Eleven contacts, seven bands (I only have 80-10), CW and Phone and still filling band modes. I am a casual DXer. I could not punch through on RTTY this morning but will keep trying. Gotta love the K line. :o) Rick wa6nhc K3, P3, KPA500, KAT500 Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable On Mar 5, 2013, at 8:52 AM, "Fred Smith" wrote: > "The DXer's Friend Elecraft" TX5K 3 bands and working still for me, my > friend another K3 user has worked them all bands all modes except for one. > > Fred/N0AZZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] TX5K
They were on 160 CW last night working Europe. 73 Bob W7AVK K3, KX3 On 3/5/2013 11:39 AM, Jim Brown wrote: On 3/5/2013 11:18 AM, Matthew Zilmer wrote: On 30m, using my KX3 at 5W, worked them this morning. Dual RX helped A LOT! I'm in the log for ten QSOs so far, all at 5W. CW on all bands 40-10 and SSB on 40, 20, 17, and 10 (except the 30M QSO on the first day is one of those missing from the online log). I'm still working on 80 and 160 -- so far, when they've been loud enough to work they've been taking advantage of pretty good conditions to EU. Some turkey was on 40CW last night complaining about them working EU, but it's a very good thing that they're doing it. TX5K is easy from the US, much tougher from EU. Here in CA, we certainly appreciate it when the shoe is on the other foot, and DXpeditions in AF and the Near East stand by for us. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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:KX3 and Accessories
For sale very little used KX3 with Mic, Asc Cables, AT, Roofing Filter and NiMH Charger with New NiMH batteries. I want $1100.00 plus shipping. 73, W0SZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K2 For Sale
I have a completed K2 for sale. It has all the options except the 100 watt amp. Includes the battery for the internal battery kit. It was built using uninstall modules. The radio was never completely aligned so was unused. All modules have been assembled but not aligned. The kits now would cost over $1700.00. I would like to sell it for $1400.00. Please contact off-line to discuss if interested. Happy Trails to You! Ralph, Darlene and Bandit ralphrdow...@comcast.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] TX5K
Got them on all bands 160 thru 10 CW. I'm happy. Another entity in the log for my 5 band DXCC honor roll. Only about 320 to go. ;o) 73 Joe K2UF With enough THRUST pig fly just fine. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wes Stewart Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 6:06 PM To: Tony Estep; Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft Cc: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TX5K Okay then. Seventeen band/modes. Heard them S9 on a very quiet 160 this AM but didn't have the extension wires on the dipole. Now done, we'll see what happens tomorrow. Of course if they show up on the other slot I need (75 SSB) I'm out of luck. Wes N7WS --- On Tue, 3/5/13, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: Clipperton is definitely ok to post about. Especially, since they are using K3s.. ;-) 73, Eric 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2899 / Virus Database: 2641/6135 - Release Date: 02/26/13 Internal Virus Database is out of date. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] TX5K
Okay then. Seventeen band/modes. Heard them S9 on a very quiet 160 this AM but didn't have the extension wires on the dipole. Now done, we'll see what happens tomorrow. Of course if they show up on the other slot I need (75 SSB) I'm out of luck. Wes N7WS --- On Tue, 3/5/13, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: Clipperton is definitely ok to post about. Especially, since they are using K3s.. ;-) 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] LINK-UNLINK
I know we don't vote on this reflector; but I would prefer the "Default" FW load to be "as is" now so it matches my manual. Personally I do not use Link/Unlink! George AI4VZ -Original Message- From: Gary Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 11:30 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] LINK-UNLINK I don't see Wayne's offer as a change to the present configuration instead he's offering to enhance it by adding a menu item that would allow disabling this feature, for those who don't want it. Those who do want it would simply need to enable it once (after the firmware update) then operate as before. Gary N6LRV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Toby Pennington Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 11:13 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] LINK-UNLINK Wayne, I see no reason to change the present configuration on link-unlink. It seems to work well the way it is. Toby W4CAK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2899 / Virus Database: 2641/6150 - Release Date: 03/05/13 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2899 / Virus Database: 2641/6150 - Release Date: 03/05/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Newest P3 FW Upgrade (Workaround)
Hi Paul, I got: Error Code 0xE2000202: No response to SVGA boot block sync command. SVGA verification failed. Turned the P3 off and then back on and uploaded all new firmware and all went well. I don't know if the SVGA was on or off in either case as I don't have a monitor connected to the P3. Would it be possible to display the state of the SVGA when you go into the SVGA en menu? Then tapping the switch would toggle it. Maybe some of the other SVGA menu controls could display the current state too (SVGA data, fntD, font, FW, res, WinR and WinT). I rarely have a monitor hooked up and I think it makes sense to have the SVGA disabled. Cheers and thanks, Fred KE7X Fred Cady fcady at ieee dot org > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- > boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul Saffren N6HZ > Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 11:44 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Newest P3 FW Upgrade (Workaround) > > We released 1.13.1.23 (PC) and 1.13.2.3 (Mac/Linux) versions of the P3 > Utility to fix many of the issues mentioned here. Has anyone had > problems > loading new firmware with the new Utility and if so what are they? > > 73, > > Paul > > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Newest-P3-FW-Upgrade- > tp7570483p7570817.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 S-Meter
The "S" in RST is what S-meters supposedly indicate although many Hams rightfully feel they do it very poorly, Hi! A little background: The RST system was adopted by Hams in the early 1920's when the standard HAM receiver was a regen. The "S- meter" on a receiver came along with automatic gain control (AGC) as superhets came into common use in the 1920s. The AGC varies according to the signal level and controls the gain to maintain a roughly constant audio output level. It first came into use on the RCA "Radiola" series A.M. radios that were the "Cadillac" of broadcast band receivers just as "broadcasting" was starting up. Home listeners were delighted with a system that kept strong stations from blasting out and that helped keep the music level constant when there was fading. The S-meter measures the AGC voltage and became a popular addition to Ham receivers. But AGC was used only on A.M. phone stations by most Hams well into the 1960's. That's because one could not have a BFO operating for CW (or, later, SSB) reception and have the AGC active. The BFO was, by definition, on the I.F., offset only by several hundred Hz to produce the beat note desired. So it triggered the AGC just like any gigantic signal being received. With the BFO on, the AGC registered maximum signal and completely desensitized the receiver. I didn't care about not having an S-meter on CW, and I never met a Ham who thought it was important back then. But "phone" operators became used to having them and missed their S-meters as SSB took over from A.M. and they had to turn on the BFO and turn off the AGC. That seems to have stimulated a search for a solution. In the 50's and 60's a separate I.F. amp strip just for the AGC started showing up using a different frequency from the BFO so one could have the AGC active and the BFO on at the same time. Also, there was a lot of tinkering around with "audio AGC" where the AGC was triggered by the audio level, not the I.F. signal, but they weren't popular. At audio it takes a significantly longer for the AGC voltage to build up than at the much higher frequency I.F., and that delayed the onset of AGC action. (Although it is still around in limited use. The Elecraft KX1 uses audio AGC.) When S-meters started showing up on communications receivers in the 1930's, manufacturers needed to make the S-meter on all of their receivers respond similarly to the same signal. That meant calibrating the S-meters to register the same level for a given signal strength. Collins is usually credited with deciding that 50uV at the antenna should produce a S-9 level on the meter. That's how all Collins receivers were calibrated, at least for a number of years. Some other manufacturers such as National and Hallicrafters followed suit, but some manufacturers discovered that many Hams loved what was called, on the A.M. phone bands, a "lively" or "generous" S-meter that consistently gave higher readings than other receivers. Of course, to the unsophisticated Ham that suggested that his receiver was more "sensitive" - a highly prized attribute. Adding a preamplifier ahead of the receiver - a very popular add-on for 14 MHz and above - added gain that made the S-meter more "lively" too, even on a well-calibrated receiver S-meter. It wasn't unusual to find that those receivers registered S-9 on a 10 uV or less signal, often to the great delight of the Ham owner resulting in happy reactions such as "Wow! You're 70 over 9 on my new Bandbuster receiver OM!" Only in the last decade or so have I seen any particular interest among Hams in calibrating their S-meters again, I suppose because it is possible to do so in rigs like the K3. Somewhere along the way a slope of 6 dB/S-Unit came into use. I'm not sure just when, but 6 dB/S-uint was the "standard" I was aware of when I built my first homebrew superhet with an s-meter in the early 1960's. Fast forward to 2013 and for me the most useful signal indicator is the P3, showing either the signal level at the antenna in -dBm or, for traditionalists, in S-units. BTW, the P3 assumes 6 dB/S-unit too. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom H Childers Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 1:46 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S-Meter RST is not a reflection of S-METER readings at all. It is a means of describing the quality of a received signal, not just the strength. Furthermore Amateur radio manufacturers (not Elecraft) are notorious for not following the 50 microvolts = S9 rule, so S-meter readings are meaningless as measure of signal quality in most cases. The link below describes the RST system for signal quality reports. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RST_code The folks who defined the RST system probably didn't have S-Meters on their receivers. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member ___
[Elecraft] Link-Unlink
I have been in at least four pileups where a DXpedition operator has inadvertently linked his VFOs. I believe the first time I observed it was during the HK0NA operation. It was a baffling experience the first time it happened, but I think that a number of K3 owners figured out what was going on quickly. I use the Sub button a lot myself and find that I sometimes Link inadvertently as well, especially when I'm tired. I'm not suggesting moving anything or creating another menu item, simply requiring a longer hold of the Sub button to Link would solve the problem for me. 73, Bill - NA5DX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Newest P3 FW Upgrade (Workaround)
For the record, my SVGA was on all the time.
Cheers - Bill, AE6JV
On 3/5/13 at 12:41 AM, eastbrantw...@gmail.com (Stephen Prior) wrote:
> It took me three attempts, failing on the SVGA load the first two times,
> even after switching both K3 and P3 off and then on.
>
> I don't know whether this is significant but I had the SVGA disabled (I
> have no monitor connected at the moment) the first two times but then
> decided to turn it back on and the SVGA loaded okay - it could have been
> coincicidence of course. I had similar issues last upload as well which is
> very much in contrast to the troublefree uploads I have done on the K3 and
> KX3 over the years.
>
> 73 Stephen G4SJP
>
>
> On 5 March 2013 06:03, Bill Frantz wrote:
>
> > I just finished upgrading my P3 to MCU 1.26, SVGA 1.16 and FPGAx 1.04. The
> > MCU loaded OK but then it rejected the SVGA. I followed the instructions to
> > power cycle the P3 (and K3 since that was the closest P3 power switch). I
> > tried a full reload ("Send all Firmware to P3") and it hung again. I power
> > cycled it again, with a count to 10 while off and used "Send All New
> > Firmware to P3" and it worked.
> >
> > MacOS 10.7.5
> > Elecraft USB <--> RS232 adapter
> > P3 utility 1.12.10.4 (Mac version)
> >
> > Cheers - Bill, AE6JV
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] TX5K
Here in CA, we certainly appreciate it when the shoe is on the other foot, and DXpeditions in AF and the Near East stand by for us. Except those EU run DXpeditions *rarely* tell Europe to standby and work North/South America for hours on end on every open band like the guys from TX5K have been doing the last couple days. If DXpeditions to Africa, the Middle East and SE Asia would work NA/SA exclusively when the bands were open for the first three days to a week, I (and a great many others) would not be so put out about TX5K's "All Europe, all the time" antics. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/5/2013 2:39 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 3/5/2013 11:18 AM, Matthew Zilmer wrote: On 30m, using my KX3 at 5W, worked them this morning. Dual RX helped A LOT! I'm in the log for ten QSOs so far, all at 5W. CW on all bands 40-10 and SSB on 40, 20, 17, and 10 (except the 30M QSO on the first day is one of those missing from the online log). I'm still working on 80 and 160 -- so far, when they've been loud enough to work they've been taking advantage of pretty good conditions to EU. Some turkey was on 40CW last night complaining about them working EU, but it's a very good thing that they're doing it. TX5K is easy from the US, much tougher from EU. Here in CA, we certainly appreciate it when the shoe is on the other foot, and DXpeditions in AF and the Near East stand by for us. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Newest P3 FW Upgrade (Workaround)
Dave, The 127 error indicates that you do not have cUrl installed on your Linux distro. sudo apt-get install curl > > >David, W4SMT From: Dave Van Wallaghen To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 5:07 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Newest P3 FW Upgrade (Workaround) Paul, I was using the latest Linux version and the load failed on the SVGA load asking me to power the P3 on an off again. I did that and it failed again. I then rebooted everything (K3, P3 and PC) and when I brought up the utility the only thing not updated was the SVGA code. I used the "Send New Firmware" option to just send that one and it worked. I, unlike another user, had the SVGA option enabled at the time but do not have a monitor hooked up at this time. Side issue with the Linux version is that when I told it to go download the latest from Elecraft it returned a 127 error (ftp???). I used my own ftp client and downloaded it locally to do the load. Let me know if there is something I can test for you if you need it. 73, Dave W8FGU On 03/05/2013 01:43 PM, Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote: > We released 1.13.1.23 (PC) and 1.13.2.3 (Mac/Linux) versions of the P3 > Utility to fix many of the issues mentioned here. Has anyone had problems > loading new firmware with the new Utility and if so what are they? > > 73, > > Paul > > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Newest-P3-FW-Upgrade-tp7570483p7570817.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Newest P3 FW Upgrade (Workaround)
Paul, I was using the latest Linux version and the load failed on the SVGA load asking me to power the P3 on an off again. I did that and it failed again. I then rebooted everything (K3, P3 and PC) and when I brought up the utility the only thing not updated was the SVGA code. I used the "Send New Firmware" option to just send that one and it worked. I, unlike another user, had the SVGA option enabled at the time but do not have a monitor hooked up at this time. Side issue with the Linux version is that when I told it to go download the latest from Elecraft it returned a 127 error (ftp???). I used my own ftp client and downloaded it locally to do the load. Let me know if there is something I can test for you if you need it. 73, Dave W8FGU On 03/05/2013 01:43 PM, Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote: We released 1.13.1.23 (PC) and 1.13.2.3 (Mac/Linux) versions of the P3 Utility to fix many of the issues mentioned here. Has anyone had problems loading new firmware with the new Utility and if so what are they? 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Newest-P3-FW-Upgrade-tp7570483p7570817.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] LINK uses?
Brian, Can you explain what you mean by "S+1 or S+5 split"? Thanks, 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:13:25 +, Brian Alsop wrote: [snip] >Another use is when you want a permanent S+1 or S+5 split while tuning >for DX. Link and set VFOB +x up. > >73 de Brian/K3KO > [snip] __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Need to switch in more than one rx antenna
Get more use from your RX antenna port on the K3 with an HP 59307A VHF switch. All BNC connectors and perfect for switching up to 8 RX antennas (4 for one radio 4 for a second radio. The one in the pics works fine. I have another for spare parts that I will include. I was using this for my rx antennas but no longer need it. Pic available on the QTH ad #1051109 $125 shipped CONUS or $95 for just the good one. 73- Greg - AB7R 360-320-3436 ab7r at cablespeed dot 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 S-Meter
RST is not a reflection of S-METER readings at all. It is a means of describing the quality of a received signal, not just the strength. Furthermore Amateur radio manufacturers (not Elecraft) are notorious for not following the 50 microvolts = S9 rule, so S-meter readings are meaningless as measure of signal quality in most cases. The link below describes the RST system for signal quality reports. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RST_code The folks who defined the RST system probably didn't have S-Meters on their receivers. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 4 Mar 2013 16:22:07 -0800, "Toby Pennington" wrote: > > >>>...I would like to see the RF gain ride the signals instead of deflecting. >>>W4CAK wrote>>> Ralph, ve7Xf wrote,I don't understand. >The S-meter usually indicates the AGC voltage. >I like it the way it is. > >Ralph, VE7XF >Ralph, I probably did not phrase that properly. I would like to see the RF >gain removed from affecting the S-Meter in any way. Let us see the signals on >the s-meter and at the same time have a very quiet copy on the received weaker >signal. Every one wants a signal report,but if you have the RF gain up you >dont see his signal in order to give a honest report. . Toby W4CAK >__ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto: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: remove birdies on a transverter band?
Howdy K3' people: Don was telling me about removing birdies when I mentioned they seemed all over my three transverters. The manual says go to the IF, in this case 28mHz. Well gee ... I don't hear them on 28 megs so I wouldn't be removing anything if I tuned there and said 'remove birdies". Any of you guys see plethora birdies down around 432.0 ->432.15 and/of 144.0 ->144.2 ?? I was going to try that, if it works, before locating the sources of this monsters. Most seem to not go away if I remove the antenna. Some seem to get loud if I move cables. I could run the rig on a large 12v battery and switch the mains off if I wanted to reset all the microwave and clocks .. and if I remembered to disable the 10k generator that kicks in 30 seconds after a power failure. Not much in the way of businesses to generate stuff out here; nearest house about 3/4 mile but not line-of sight through the hills. -- 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] Timing is everything!
Or sleeping! I got them on 160 in 2 calls. However it was 4:30 AM on the east coast. In a big pileup I'd never had made the QSO, I'm always 5 or more layers down. Even at that hour it also removes most of the competition from the west coast as they are sleeping to go to work the next day. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 3/5/2013 3:50 PM, Jay wrote: Also helps when a high percentage of the "chasers" may be at work :) 73 Jay - Original Message - From: "Randy Moore" To: "Elecraft Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 12:38 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Timing is everything! In 30 minutes, just now, I worked TX5K on CW on 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m, and 10m and on SSB on 15m, 12m, and 10m! Last night I got him on 80m CW after trying for over an hour. Timing is everything!! 73, Randy, KS4L PS Oh, yeah, the K3s on both ends helped some too!! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Timing is everything!
Also helps when a high percentage of the "chasers" may be at work :) 73 Jay - Original Message - From: "Randy Moore" To: "Elecraft Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 12:38 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Timing is everything! In 30 minutes, just now, I worked TX5K on CW on 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m, and 10m and on SSB on 15m, 12m, and 10m! Last night I got him on 80m CW after trying for over an hour. Timing is everything!! 73, Randy, KS4L PS Oh, yeah, the K3s on both ends helped some too!! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] TX5K
On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 1:48 PM, Josh Fiden wrote: > The very first QSO with my K3 was TX5K on 6m off the moon == It's well-known that the K3 signals are extra-bouncy. 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] Timing is everything!
In 30 minutes, just now, I worked TX5K on CW on 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m, and 10m and on SSB on 15m, 12m, and 10m! Last night I got him on 80m CW after trying for over an hour. Timing is everything!! 73, Randy, KS4L PS Oh, yeah, the K3s on both ends helped some too!! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] SteppIR DB-18 for sale
If interested, please see my QTH or eHam ad. Also selling a 60 ft Glen Martin tower. God Bless & 73! Jack - WE5ST __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and the Link/UnLink button.
>>In normal diversity reception, the display should show the *true* VFO B >>frequency - reassuringly synchronized and slaved to VFO A... >Please, NO! One *wants* VFO B visible precisely so the split transmit >frequency can be set accurately without disengaging split... Sorry, Ian, I'm with Joe on this one. I don't need two displays of the same frequency when I know that I'm in diversity mode. I'd rather know where VFO B is set in case I need it. Ralph, VE7XF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] TX5K
I also got them QRP on 12meters SSB yesterday with my K3. When I said I was running 5w the op was thrilled. Well so was I! lol 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Matthew Zilmer Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 2:19 PM To: Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft; Tony Estep Cc: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TX5K Well, OK then. On 30m, using my KX3 at 5W, worked them this morning. Dual RX helped A LOT! 73, Matt Zilmer W6NIA Pecca Fortiter -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 11:12 AM To: Tony Estep Cc: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TX5K Clipperton is definitely ok to post about. Especially, since they are using K3s.. ;-) 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ On Mar 5, 2013, at 8:41 AM, Tony Estep wrote: > On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 1:18 AM, Dyarnes wrote: >> ... lots of folks are working the Clipperton gang.. > I'm delighted to see such interest in DX on this reflector. Once when > I posted the QRV of an Elecraft-powered DXpedition, I got a strange > email from a reflector lurker saying that DX-related posts were off > topic. However, it's clear that there's a lot of interest -- some > casual, some hard-core -- among reflector users. After all, there is > no radio better designed for DXing than a 2-receiver K3, and a lot of > them are sold to DXers for exactly that reason. For whatever reason, > Clipperton has brought out a lot of commentary, much more than, say, > the Comoros, Swains Island or Conway Reef, or the numerous other rare > and juicy expeditions in the recent past. It's great to see the > activity that their expedition has stirred. BTW, if you haven't read > their documentation, check out their website at > > http://www.cordell.org/CI/CI_pages/CI_Main.html > > To see just how meticulously this was organized, see: > > http://www.cordell.org/CI/CI_Documents/CI_Project_Description_3.8.pdf > > And when you work 'em, don't forget to watch the DXA page to see your > call appear on their map and real-time log. > > Tony KT0NY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] TX5K
The very first QSO with my K3 was TX5K on 6m off the moon. Nice way to break it in! 73, Josh W6XU On 3/5/2013 11:11 AM, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: Clipperton is definitely ok to post about. Especially, since they are using K3s.. ;-) 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] TX5K
On 3/5/2013 11:18 AM, Matthew Zilmer wrote: On 30m, using my KX3 at 5W, worked them this morning. Dual RX helped A LOT! I'm in the log for ten QSOs so far, all at 5W. CW on all bands 40-10 and SSB on 40, 20, 17, and 10 (except the 30M QSO on the first day is one of those missing from the online log). I'm still working on 80 and 160 -- so far, when they've been loud enough to work they've been taking advantage of pretty good conditions to EU. Some turkey was on 40CW last night complaining about them working EU, but it's a very good thing that they're doing it. TX5K is easy from the US, much tougher from EU. Here in CA, we certainly appreciate it when the shoe is on the other foot, and DXpeditions in AF and the Near East stand by for us. 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] TX5K
Well, OK then. On 30m, using my KX3 at 5W, worked them this morning. Dual RX helped A LOT! 73, Matt Zilmer W6NIA Pecca Fortiter -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 11:12 AM To: Tony Estep Cc: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TX5K Clipperton is definitely ok to post about. Especially, since they are using K3s.. ;-) 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ On Mar 5, 2013, at 8:41 AM, Tony Estep wrote: > On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 1:18 AM, Dyarnes wrote: >> ... lots of folks are working the Clipperton gang.. > I'm delighted to see such interest in DX on this reflector. Once when > I posted the QRV of an Elecraft-powered DXpedition, I got a strange > email from a reflector lurker saying that DX-related posts were off > topic. However, it's clear that there's a lot of interest -- some > casual, some hard-core -- among reflector users. After all, there is > no radio better designed for DXing than a 2-receiver K3, and a lot of > them are sold to DXers for exactly that reason. For whatever reason, > Clipperton has brought out a lot of commentary, much more than, say, > the Comoros, Swains Island or Conway Reef, or the numerous other rare > and juicy expeditions in the recent past. It's great to see the > activity that their expedition has stirred. BTW, if you haven't read > their documentation, check out their website at > > http://www.cordell.org/CI/CI_pages/CI_Main.html > > To see just how meticulously this was organized, see: > > http://www.cordell.org/CI/CI_Documents/CI_Project_Description_3.8.pdf > > And when you work 'em, don't forget to watch the DXA page to see your > call appear on their map and real-time log. > > Tony KT0NY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] TX5K
Clipperton is definitely ok to post about. Especially, since they are using K3s.. ;-) 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ On Mar 5, 2013, at 8:41 AM, Tony Estep wrote: > On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 1:18 AM, Dyarnes wrote: >> ... lots of folks are working the Clipperton gang.. > I'm delighted to see such interest in DX on this reflector. Once when > I posted the QRV of an Elecraft-powered DXpedition, I got a strange > email from a reflector lurker saying that DX-related posts were off > topic. However, it's clear that there's a lot of interest -- some > casual, some hard-core -- among reflector users. After all, there is > no radio better designed for DXing than a 2-receiver K3, and a lot of > them are sold to DXers for exactly that reason. For whatever reason, > Clipperton has brought out a lot of commentary, much more than, say, > the Comoros, Swains Island or Conway Reef, or the numerous other rare > and juicy expeditions in the recent past. It's great to see the > activity that their expedition has stirred. BTW, if you haven't read > their documentation, check out their website at > > http://www.cordell.org/CI/CI_pages/CI_Main.html > > To see just how meticulously this was organized, see: > > http://www.cordell.org/CI/CI_Documents/CI_Project_Description_3.8.pdf > > And when you work 'em, don't forget to watch the DXA page to see your > call appear on their map and real-time log. > > Tony KT0NY __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Newest P3 FW Upgrade (Workaround)
We released 1.13.1.23 (PC) and 1.13.2.3 (Mac/Linux) versions of the P3 Utility to fix many of the issues mentioned here. Has anyone had problems loading new firmware with the new Utility and if so what are they? 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Newest-P3-FW-Upgrade-tp7570483p7570817.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 - Eric &Co.... Please relocate the Link/UnLink button.
W4TV wrote: The display is VFO B *not* KRX3 receive frequency - the icon says "[B]" not "[SUB]". This is a key point. Ian's first post in this thread makes it clear that his mental model of the two displays is that they track the two receivers. This mental model may work with a dual-receiver K3 in non-diversity mode, but it is not the most appropriate mental model for a dual-receiver K3 in diversity mode. In diversity mode VFO B does not track with VFO A; it is the subRX that tracks with VFO A. In diversity mode, from the point of view of operating the radio there is a single receiver controlled by VFO A. This receiver uses twice as much hardware as a normal receiver, and it allows two simultaneous antenna inputs instead of only one, but operationally speaking it is a single receiver. In other words, a K3 in diversity mode is functionally similar to a single-receiver K3 or a dual-receiver K3 with the subRX turned off: VFO A always displays the receiver frequency, and the VFO B display indicates where the transmitter will transmit in SPLIT mode. Switching from a VFO A vs. VFO B display model (the current design) to a main RX vs. subRX display model, as Ian has suggested, would waste the capability of the VFO B display in diversity mode (what's the point of dedicating display real estate to a second frequency display if it is forced to be identical to the first display?). Having the VFO B display tell you where the transmitter would be if you invoked SPLIT, exactly the same as it does in a single-receiver K3, is a more effective use of the display resources, particularly for someone wishing to work a split pileup on low bands. 73, Rich VE3KI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - Eric &Co.... Please relocate the Link/UnLink button.
"Set accurately without DISengaging split"? I'm confused; that comment bears no relation to what I wrote. That should have been "without disengaging diversity". > If Split is engaged within Diversity mode, my proposal would have VFOB > display the split TX frequency - exactly as it does now. But that > information should only be displayed AFTER the operator has actively > requested it by selecting Split. This is exactly what I *don't* want - I don't want to loose the ability to read VFO B *even when in diversity* because it becomes impossible to set a tentative split frequency without either engaging split or ending diversity. The display is VFO B *not* KRX3 receive frequency - the icon says "[B]" not "[SUB]". 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/5/2013 11:16 AM, Ian White wrote: In normal diversity reception, the display should show the *true* VFO B frequency - reassuringly synchronized and slaved to VFO A. It should only display that alternative frequency if SPLIT has actually been selected. Please, NO! One *wants* VFO B visible precisely so the split transmit frequency can be set accurately without disengaging split. "Set accurately without DISengaging split"? I'm confused; that comment bears no relation to what I wrote. Please read again what I wrote, Joe. If Split is engaged within Diversity mode, my proposal would have VFOB display the split TX frequency - exactly as it does now. But that information should only be displayed AFTER the operator has actively requested it by selecting Split. My point is: if the operator has NOT chosen to select Split within Diversity mode, then the present display is irrelevant and misleading. It needs to be changed to show the true status, which is VFO B tracking with VFO A on the same frequency. 73 from Ian GM3SEK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] TX5K
My main reason for owning a K3 or I should say K3's SO2R none better and I'm a DX'er first before all else. "The DXer's Friend Elecraft" TX5K 3 bands and working still for me, my friend another K3 user has worked them all bands all modes except for one. Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tony Estep Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 10:41 AM To: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TX5K On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 1:18 AM, Dyarnes wrote: >... lots of folks are working the Clipperton gang.. I'm delighted to see such interest in DX on this reflector. Once when I posted the QRV of an Elecraft-powered DXpedition, I got a strange email from a reflector lurker saying that DX-related posts were off topic. However, it's clear that there's a lot of interest -- some casual, some hard-core -- among reflector users. After all, there is no radio better designed for DXing than a 2-receiver K3, and a lot of them are sold to DXers for exactly that reason. For whatever reason, Clipperton has brought out a lot of commentary, much more than, say, the Comoros, Swains Island or Conway Reef, or the numerous other rare and juicy expeditions in the recent past. It's great to see the activity that their expedition has stirred. BTW, if you haven't read their documentation, check out their website at http://www.cordell.org/CI/CI_pages/CI_Main.html To see just how meticulously this was organized, see: http://www.cordell.org/CI/CI_Documents/CI_Project_Description_3.8.pdf And when you work 'em, don't forget to watch the DXA page to see your call appear on their map and real-time log. 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2238 / Virus Database: 2641/5650 - Release Date: 03/05/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] S-Meter
Bob, Look under "How to Set Up and Interpret the P3 Display" in your owner's manual. The scale used is controlled by MENU:Lvl Mode. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Bob [mailto:k...@att.net] Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 7:39 PM To: Ron D'Eau Claire; Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] S-Meter Just this morning Jim, W0EB posted this P3 screen shot: http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj570/JimSheldon/TX5K40meterZOO_zps44e24 da3.jpg What is interesting is that this has what is asked for, the P3 can have an "S" meter scale too. I was not aware of this. I did not see this in the manual either. Possibly this is in the later/latest software.The point is that with the P3 you can then have an accurate "S" meter that is not effected by the RF gain. I'll have to find it in the menu. The Elecraft learning curve follows the Time Constant curve, you can never get to the top of it no matter how long you play with the equipment. Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) and K2TKR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] TX5K
On Tue, Mar 5, 2013 at 1:18 AM, Dyarnes wrote: >... lots of folks are working the Clipperton gang.. I'm delighted to see such interest in DX on this reflector. Once when I posted the QRV of an Elecraft-powered DXpedition, I got a strange email from a reflector lurker saying that DX-related posts were off topic. However, it's clear that there's a lot of interest -- some casual, some hard-core -- among reflector users. After all, there is no radio better designed for DXing than a 2-receiver K3, and a lot of them are sold to DXers for exactly that reason. For whatever reason, Clipperton has brought out a lot of commentary, much more than, say, the Comoros, Swains Island or Conway Reef, or the numerous other rare and juicy expeditions in the recent past. It's great to see the activity that their expedition has stirred. BTW, if you haven't read their documentation, check out their website at http://www.cordell.org/CI/CI_pages/CI_Main.html To see just how meticulously this was organized, see: http://www.cordell.org/CI/CI_Documents/CI_Project_Description_3.8.pdf And when you work 'em, don't forget to watch the DXA page to see your call appear on their map and real-time log. Tony KT0NY -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] LINK uses?
Fred, Sometimes I will set both VFO's to the bottom of two different bands, say 20 and 15 and then link them so as I tune up the band(s) looking for un-spotted DX I can tune both at once. Rick K6LE On 3/5/2013, at 5:00 , "Cady, Fred" wrote: > Good morning all, > I'm trying to get my head around the usefulness of linking main and sub > VFOs outside of diversity mode. > I think I understand Arie, PA3A's application (pretty neat idea): > You have Main and Sub on different antennas and there are times when > working a pileup you would like to listen in a direction other than > where the majority of callers are from. Say from C6 I might be running > Eu but have the possibility of mults calling in from Asia. Arie's slick > scheme allows both ears to switch to the Asia antenna on the Sub > receiver while still transmitting on the Eu antenna. Neat. > > What other slick applications are out there for linking both VFOs > without going into diversity mode? > > Cheers and 73, > KE7X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - Eric &Co.... Please relocate the Link/UnLink button.
>>> In normal diversity reception, the display should show the *true* >>> VFO B frequency - reassuringly synchronized and slaved to VFO A. It >>> should only display that alternative frequency if SPLIT has >>> actually been selected. > >Please, NO! One *wants* VFO B visible precisely so the split transmit >frequency can be set accurately without disengaging split. "Set accurately without DISengaging split"? I'm confused; that comment bears no relation to what I wrote. Please read again what I wrote, Joe. If Split is engaged within Diversity mode, my proposal would have VFOB display the split TX frequency - exactly as it does now. But that information should only be displayed AFTER the operator has actively requested it by selecting Split. My point is: if the operator has NOT chosen to select Split within Diversity mode, then the present display is irrelevant and misleading. It needs to be changed to show the true status, which is VFO B tracking with VFO A on the same frequency. 73 from Ian GM3SEK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] DSP Revision Question
Rev C => Rev D may have been component changes only. I believe Rev D changed the LPF corner frequency. The board fab level is likely the same, Rev C. That', or Rev C board fabs are compatible with Rev D assembly changes. Normally (not sure on Elecraft's 'normal') a paper label is placed over silk assembly rev label to indicate a change in components. Matt Zilmer Consultant W. 909.394.6052 C. 909.730.6552 E. mzil...@magellangps.com 279 E. Arrow Hwy, San Dimas, CA. 91773 Pecca Fortiter -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Anderson, K4SV Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 8:09 AM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] DSP Revision Question Hi All, I was reading the DSP upgrade docs and am under the impression that all new Main DSP PCBs being shipped are to be Rev D I just completed assembly of SN6855 and noticed that my brand new main DSP PCB reads Revision C on the silk screen. It appears according to the upgrade link here http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/dsp_rev_c_information.htm a sticker and or some PCB modifications are to be done to older PCBs. During close inspection I was unable to find a sticker like the one pictured on the Rev B PCB in the docs. I found other square stickers with plenty of numbers and letters but nothing showing clearly a D on it. So this leads me to ask, How is a Revision C PCB being modified to be a Revision D? I see no cuts and jumps, no small PCBs, no added parts, nothing out of the ordinary. So do I have a Revision C or D DSP??? Thanks in advance, Dave Anderson, K4SV Tryon, NC 828 777-5088 www.K4SV.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] DSP Revision Question
Hi All, I was reading the DSP upgrade docs and am under the impression that all new Main DSP PCBs being shipped are to be Rev D I just completed assembly of SN6855 and noticed that my brand new main DSP PCB reads Revision C on the silk screen. It appears according to the upgrade link here http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/dsp_rev_c_information.htm a sticker and or some PCB modifications are to be done to older PCBs. During close inspection I was unable to find a sticker like the one pictured on the Rev B PCB in the docs. I found other square stickers with plenty of numbers and letters but nothing showing clearly a D on it. So this leads me to ask, How is a Revision C PCB being modified to be a Revision D? I see no cuts and jumps, no small PCBs, no added parts, nothing out of the ordinary. So do I have a Revision C or D DSP??? Thanks in advance, Dave Anderson, K4SV Tryon, NC 828 777-5088 www.K4SV.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 - Eric &Co.... Please relocate the Link/UnLink button.
>> If the manual Link control is removed, Diversity would then become the >> easily accessible 'hold' feature of the SUB button (available if the >> second receiver is present, otherwise having no effect). > >I would love having Diversity become the "easily accessible HOLD feature of >the SUB button", as suggested by Ian. But "if the manual Link control is >removed", how would one then engage it for non-Diversity applications? > Even if manual link control through the SUB button is disabled, the same functions are still available through a macro: LN1(link) or LN0 (unlink). > >> In normal diversity reception, the display should show the *true* VFO B >> frequency - reassuringly synchronized and slaved to VFO A. It should >> only display that alternative frequency if SPLIT has actually been >> selected. > >I understand Ian's point about "confusion in Diversity mode"; I suffered from >that the first few hundred times I used it, too. However...I think I'd still like to >see where VFO B "would jump to on TX" before engaging the SPLIT button. >For me, a better solution would be to dim the VFO B display (relative to VFO >A intensity) when in Diversity mode and Split has not been selected. (I have >no idea if that would be possible.) >The slowly blinking decimal point is a bit >too subtle and requires me to stare at it far too long to be the "right" way to >indicate Diversity mode for me. > That's for sure: the blinking decimal point - or points - are far too easily overlooked. Worse still, without a close study of the manual they are totally meaningless. We have just seen this embarrassingly demonstrated at TX5K. So please make the VFO link/sync status as obvious as possible: have the VFO B display show the true VFO B frequency at all times - not blinking, not blanked but simply telling the truth. (The only exception should be after Diversity and Split have *both* been selected.) 73 from Ian GM3SEK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - Eric &Co.... Please relocate the Link/UnLink button.
In normal diversity reception, the display should show the *true* VFO B frequency - reassuringly synchronized and slaved to VFO A. It should only display that alternative frequency if SPLIT has actually been selected. Please, NO! One *wants* VFO B visible precisely so the split transmit frequency can be set accurately without disengaging split. The VFO B frequency (*not* the KRX3 frequency) should not be hidden or disabled simply because it is not being used unless the operator chooses one of the alternative display parameters. More to the point, split or dual Rx should override an alternate (Time, PA Temp, etc.) display in the VFO B area and restore VFO B control to the encoder. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/5/2013 3:10 AM, Stewart wrote: Yes, I have found that confusing at times. It would be nice if that could be tidied up as well. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Tue, 5 Mar 2013 08:03:36 -, Ian White wrote: Another source of confusion in Diversity mode is the frequency display for VFO B, which is not the true frequency of that VFO. (Obscurely, it is the frequency that VFO B *would* jump to on TX, *if* the operator *also* chooses to engage SPLIT.) That false frequency indication can easily mislead the operator into believing that the two VFOs have not been successfully synchronized. In normal diversity reception, the display should show the *true* VFO B frequency - reassuringly synchronized and slaved to VFO A. It should only display that alternative frequency if SPLIT has actually been selected. 73 from Ian GM3SEK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - Eric &Co.... Please relocate the Link/UnLink button.
How about a blinking vfo [B] for diversity ? I, too, find it cumbersome to look for the blinking dot with my telescope. Since all the action is on one band , we're only interested in the vfo B digits after the first decimal point. That leaves the first two digit spots open for indicating something else ( if that's possible). ( Hi, Bud ) Paul WB2ABD < I understand Ian's point about "confusion in Diversity mode"; I suffered from that the first few hundred times I used it, too. However...I think I'd still like to see where VFO B "would jump to on TX" before engaging the SPLIT button. For me, a better solution would be to dim the VFO B display (relative to VFO A intensity) when in Diversity mode and Split has not been selected. (I have no idea if that would be possible.) The slowly blinking decimal point is a bit too subtle and requires me to stare at it far too long to be the "right" way to indicate Diversity mode for me. Bud, W2RU > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 PBT on SSB
Hi Dana, The 1500 Hz hole in SSB mode is an artifact of Weaver Demodulation. Looking at the KX3 Firmware Information document, MCU 00.77, DSP 00.74, 3-6-2012: IF the KXFL3 is installed, Weaver demodulation is enabled when HI-CUT is below 2.4 kHz. John KN5L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 PBT on SSB
Dana, That is a good reason to use DATA A mode instead of SSB. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/4/2013 10:46 PM, Dana Browne AD5VC wrote: I have been using my KX3 with digital software and seem to have some odd behavior using the PBT. I have it set to do upper cutoff/lower cutoff on USB or LSB and am watching the received display on the waterfall. As expected, the upper cutoff in the noise follows the cutoff displayed on the screen, up to a point. However, if I lower the cutoff below 2.35 kHz, there is an additional dead zone (no noise on the display) from 1.4 kHz to 1.6 kHz. The same thing happens on LSU at 2.45 kHz. This appears no matter what band I am on, so I assume it is something in the DSP software. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] LINK uses?
One other possible use of VFO LINK may be amateur satellite linear transponder use. 73, Terry K4RX Fred, Here are two uses for VFO linking w/o diversity. I'm sure there are others. 73 de Brian/K3KO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] TX5K joy
I have worked Clipperton many times over the years but this morning my K3 brought me TX5K joy! Using my stealth antenna at my apartment in Tampa, I used my paddle and made my first ever RTTY QSO and it was with TK5K. Yeah, that was fun! 73, Mike __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 PBT on SSB
Dana, You are seeing the effect of the switch from "phasing" reception mode to "Weaver" reception mode. Weaver mode is used when an aggressive SSB bandwidth is selected to improve opposite sideband rejection at the expense of some additional in-the-passband distortion. 73, Lyle KK7P I have been using my KX3 with digital software and seem to have some odd behavior using the PBT... However, if I lower the cutoff below 2.35 kHz, there is an additional dead zone (no noise on the display) from 1.4 kHz to 1.6 kHz... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K2 Assembly problems/Info 080 Message
Tom, I suggest we get the resistance readings straight before applying power. Were the resistance readings made with the boards separated? They should have been. First check Control Board U3 pin 8 (with the board removed). Is 1.009 mean 1.009k or 1.009M? If your DMM is autoranging, you will have to look at the range that was selected to tell the difference. 1k is not good, but 1M is just fine. The ">" symbol means "greater than" and any reading above the listed value is just fine. If the resistance there is 1k, then look carefully for solder bridges. You may have to wick away any excess solder. Solder just sufficient to fill the thru-plated holes is enough. If your solder connections have a convex appearance, that can hide a poorly soldered joint. A small concave solder fillet is OK. All the resistances on the RF board appear to be OK *if* the range for those readings is kohms. On the front panel, J1 pins 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 should be resolved before proceeding with anything else. Did you have the control pots all set to mid-range before taking the readings. If the RF gain is not set to mid-range, that can explain the low resistance reading, otherwise, begin looking for solder bridges. I am suspicious of the resistance readings on pins 10, 12, 16, and17. Those are digital signals and you would have no display at all if pin 12 is really grounded. Front panel J1 pin 18 is the 5 volt supply to the front panel board - again, if that resistance is really 25 ohms, you would be drawing a lot of current on the front panel and nothing is likely to work. Please recheck those resistances and please specify the units - ohms, kohms or Mohms. We can get to the U1 (and Info 080) problem and the last character of the display after the resistances have been resolved. With that many erroneous resistance readings. either there is a problem with your DMM or you have many solder bridges to resolve. I suggest we take this troubleshooting off reflector. It is getting too long and most builders will not be interested in the specifics of th troubleshooting steps. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/4/2013 11:14 PM, Tom Fuller wrote: Don, 'could not get a reading' means my multimeter showed 0.L (or infinity), I switched to a large 13.8 volt power supply-now screen reads 13.5v .04 amps...I did some re-soldering again today and now most of the digits on the display light up completely except for the digit above the XIT on plastic display , now my u1 on rf board is not heating up anymore, but there is no 6 volts on it, but the solder connections are good, here are the readings you asked for, __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] LINK uses?
Fred, Here are two uses for VFO linking w/o diversity. I'm sure there are others. Single SDR/panadapter/skimmer on VFO B IF. During everyday operation linking the VF0's allows display of what's on VFO A centered on VFOA frequency. The only other alternative would be an a/b switch or a second SDR + additional sound card for VFOA. I've been toying with that idea but $$ and no more slots on MB says no. Another use is when you want a permanent S+1 or S+5 split while tuning for DX. Link and set VFOB +x up. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 3/5/2013 13:00, Cady, Fred wrote: Good morning all, I'm trying to get my head around the usefulness of linking main and sub VFOs outside of diversity mode. I think I understand Arie, PA3A's application (pretty neat idea): You have Main and Sub on different antennas and there are times when working a pileup you would like to listen in a direction other than where the majority of callers are from. Say from C6 I might be running Eu but have the possibility of mults calling in from Asia. Arie's slick scheme allows both ears to switch to the Asia antenna on the Sub receiver while still transmitting on the Eu antenna. Neat. What other slick applications are out there for linking both VFOs without going into diversity mode? Cheers and 73, KE7X Fred fcady at ieee dot org "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation Second Edition" "The Elecraft KX3" (coming soon) www.ke7x.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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2238 / Virus Database: 2641/5650 - Release Date: 03/05/13 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2238 / Virus Database: 2641/5650 - Release Date: 03/05/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] LINK uses?
Good morning all, I'm trying to get my head around the usefulness of linking main and sub VFOs outside of diversity mode. I think I understand Arie, PA3A's application (pretty neat idea): You have Main and Sub on different antennas and there are times when working a pileup you would like to listen in a direction other than where the majority of callers are from. Say from C6 I might be running Eu but have the possibility of mults calling in from Asia. Arie's slick scheme allows both ears to switch to the Asia antenna on the Sub receiver while still transmitting on the Eu antenna. Neat. What other slick applications are out there for linking both VFOs without going into diversity mode? Cheers and 73, KE7X Fred fcady at ieee dot org "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation Second Edition" "The Elecraft KX3" (coming soon) www.ke7x.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 Erratic output power
Thanks for this. I installed a couple of solder lugs (tags), bent them until they touched and soldered them together. I did this in situ on the operating bench. Probably could have done a better job in the workshop but DX was calling. --- On Mon, 3/4/13, Ian White wrote: From: Ian White Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Erratic output power To: "'Wes Stewart'" , "'Elecraft Reflector'" Date: Monday, March 4, 2013, 12:06 AM When first assembling the RF output connector and the KANT3/KAT3 board, I didn't like the idea of using the long standoff pillar as a "ground" return for large RF currents. The end of the pillar is actually quite close to one of the mounting holes of the SO239, so a much shorter return path can be made by using two solder tags, bent carefully so that they overlap and then soldered together. If Elecraft could supply a suitably drilled and twisted bit of metal, problems in that upper rear right corner of the K3 might disappear. 73 from Ian GM3SEK >-Original Message- >From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- >boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wes Stewart >Sent: 04 March 2013 01:45 >To: Elecraft Reflector >Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Erratic output power > >Has anyone come up with a permanent fix for the erratic output power >problem? I'm not talking about the 100W PA issue, but the issue "solved" >(temporarily) by loosening and re-tightening the screws in the metal standoff >on the output board near the coax connector. > >According to Murphy's Law, mine failed during the DX contest and the chase >for TX5K QSOs. The screw technique worked for awhile but then I had to >resort to tapping on the top of the case near the connector. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 button misadventures at TX5K
Using my Sub RX I was listening to TX5K around 0600z last evening with TX5K in my left ear (Main) and the pileup in my right ear (Sub). He was working EU only and indicating up 5. Suddenly he was in my right ear and my left ear went silent. The next 5 minutes was total confusion. I suppose in the heat of the pileup he tapped A/B when he should have held for BSET. I was surprised at how long it took him to get things back to normal. I'm spoiled by my P3. An A/B mistake or a LINK versus UNLINK error is really easy to spot on the P3. 73, Mike K2MK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-button-misadventures-at-TX5K-tp7570796.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] LINK-UNLINK
The sub button is already too multifunction. Anything that could be done to have it default to two selections would be appreciated. Unlike others, I use link without diversity quite often. So having a button to control this is a need for me. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 3/5/2013 04:30, Gary wrote: I don't see Wayne's offer as a change to the present configuration instead he's offering to enhance it by adding a menu item that would allow disabling this feature, for those who don't want it. Those who do want it would simply need to enable it once (after the firmware update) then operate as before. Gary N6LRV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Toby Pennington Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 11:13 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] LINK-UNLINK Wayne, I see no reason to change the present configuration on link-unlink. It seems to work well the way it is. Toby W4CAK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2899 / Virus Database: 2641/6150 - Release Date: 03/05/13 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2899 / Virus Database: 2641/6150 - Release Date: 03/05/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2238 / Virus Database: 2641/5650 - Release Date: 03/05/13 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2238 / Virus Database: 2641/5650 - Release Date: 03/05/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 SUB RX Cancel upon Band Change?
I have a macro assigned to a key to set up sub receiver, split with a 2 kHz offset for split operationwhen I change bands the split is cancelled however SUB remains onit is, of course, simply a button tap to turn it off but I would like the SUB to also turn off on band change Probably a menu setting I have wrongany suggestions appreciated. Thanks John __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - Eric &Co.... Please relocate the Link/UnLink button.
See questions and comments below. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Ian White" > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Eric &Co Please relocate the Link/UnLink > button. > Date: March 5, 2013 3:03:36 AM EST > To: "'Wayne Burdick'" , "'David F. Reed'" > > Cc: 'elecraft' > > A manual Link control is not necessary for diversity reception. 'Sync > and link' already happen automatically when entering Diversity mode. > > If the manual Link control is removed, Diversity would then become the > easily accessible 'hold' feature of the SUB button (available if the > second receiver is present, otherwise having no effect). I would love having Diversity become the "easily accessible HOLD feature of the SUB button", as suggested by Ian. But "if the manual Link control is removed", how would one then engage it for non-Diversity applications? > Another source of confusion in Diversity mode is the frequency display > for VFO B, which is not the true frequency of that VFO. (Obscurely, it > is the frequency that VFO B *would* jump to on TX, *if* the operator > *also* chooses to engage SPLIT.) That false frequency indication can > easily mislead the operator into believing that the two VFOs have not > been successfully synchronized. > In normal diversity reception, the display should show the *true* VFO B > frequency - reassuringly synchronized and slaved to VFO A. It should > only display that alternative frequency if SPLIT has actually been > selected. I understand Ian's point about "confusion in Diversity mode"; I suffered from that the first few hundred times I used it, too. However...I think I'd still like to see where VFO B "would jump to on TX" before engaging the SPLIT button. For me, a better solution would be to dim the VFO B display (relative to VFO A intensity) when in Diversity mode and Split has not been selected. (I have no idea if that would be possible.) The slowly blinking decimal point is a bit too subtle and requires me to stare at it far too long to be the "right" way to indicate Diversity mode for me. Bud, W2RU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] TX5K on 40 meters this morning
Joe I have3 worked them here on several bands all SSB using my K3 and one using my KX3 20m was lucky but timing was perfect. From the heart of Zero Land the fly over zone! Good luck to all this is a fine bunch of ops. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 3:05 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TX5K on 40 meters this morning My barefoot K3 and dipoles no higher than 40 feet have worked them on nine bands and three modes (I don't need 26 band slots) - most of the time has been spent listening while they were working "Europe only" on every available band. Whether phone, CW or RTTY the K3, KRX3 and P3 make an unbeatable team - see where they're working on the P3, tune to the station he's working with the KRX3 and call. Many times it did not take more than one call - including 160 and 80 CW. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/4/2013 12:18 PM, Joe K2UF wrote: > My KPA500 and P3 have worked TX5K on 8 CW slots and 1 RTTY slot. > Setting the SPAN to about 8 to 10 Khz makes the pileup holes easy to > find (when they are there). Yes they do fill up quite fast. Also DXA > is a very interesting novelty. > > 73 Joe K2UF > > > With enough THRUST pig fly just fine. > > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Cady, Fred > Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 9:20 AM > To: Jim Sheldon; Elecraft Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TX5K on 40 meters this morning > > Ssshh, Jim, we don't want others to know our secrets! > Seriously, I think I am noticing that the pileup jumps on the dx's > listening frequency faster these days. Usually it is faster to work > stations without tuning after each one but the op on 40 this am seemed > to be tuning after almost every qso. When he would work somebody in a > bit of a hole the hole would get filled almost immediately. > So please, people, don't buy a P3 :-) > 73 and cheers, > Fred KE7X > > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Sheldon > Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 6:33 AM > To: Elecraft Mailing List > Subject: [Elecraft] TX5K on 40 meters this morning > > Just after I got up this morning and turned on the K3 and P3 It turned > out I was tuned to TX5K (Clipperton DXpedition) on 7022.9 KHz and boy > what a zoo there was calling them up anywhere from 1 to 6 KHz or so, > sometimes as far as 10-12 KHz up. After I used the P3 to find a hole > near the station(s) he was working, I did manage to work them. > > Using the newer P3/SVGA firmware I did a screen capture of the zoo to > a memory stick and uploaded it to Photobucket so I could pass it on to > whoever wanted to see it. Those that don't, just ignore or delete > this message - LOL. I turned off the data decode/encode windows so > the waterfall portion is quite large and the signal traces are really > visible. The faint ones are just barely above the noise and the > brighter ones are between S7 and S9+. > > Jim - W0EB > > http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj570/JimSheldon/TX5K40meterZOO_zp > s4 > 4e24da3.jpg > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > - > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2013.0.2899 / Virus Database: 2641/6135 - Release Date: > 02/26/13 > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2899 / Virus Database: 2641/6150 - Release Date: 03/05/13 - No virus found in this mess
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Eric &Co.... Please relocate the Link/UnLink button.
If so, defenitely opt-in here. Let me share why, although I seldom use the link function through the 'sub' button. In the big contests I often use diversity reception. There are situations that when called, I want to listen to the sub rx or to the main rx only. That is fixed by setting macro's in the function keys of the logging software (in my case N1MM logger) F12 - Link function - sets both RXs to same frequency, same mode and BW and LINKs de VFO's. The F12 is the set-up button so to speak. F11 - listen diversity - macro sets listening to A - b F10 - listen sub rx - macro sets listening to b - b F9 - listen main rx - macro sets listening to A - A After setting up with F12, using LINK, I find myself switching through the different options quite a lot. Other operators also love it. (Yes, the K3 is a very popular rig at the clubstation) If I have no computer is available, I do this by hand. So opt-in here. 73 Arie PA3A -- There is an indication that the frequency is linked: a flashing decimal point on the VFO B display. But since VFO linking is rarely used, I'll add a menu entry to "opt in". 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] Newest P3 FW Upgrade (Workaround)
It took me three attempts, failing on the SVGA load the first two times,
even after switching both K3 and P3 off and then on.
I don't know whether this is significant but I had the SVGA disabled (I
have no monitor connected at the moment) the first two times but then
decided to turn it back on and the SVGA loaded okay - it could have been
coincicidence of course. I had similar issues last upload as well which is
very much in contrast to the troublefree uploads I have done on the K3 and
KX3 over the years.
73 Stephen G4SJP
On 5 March 2013 06:03, Bill Frantz wrote:
> I just finished upgrading my P3 to MCU 1.26, SVGA 1.16 and FPGAx 1.04. The
> MCU loaded OK but then it rejected the SVGA. I followed the instructions to
> power cycle the P3 (and K3 since that was the closest P3 power switch). I
> tried a full reload ("Send all Firmware to P3") and it hung again. I power
> cycled it again, with a count to 10 while off and used "Send All New
> Firmware to P3" and it worked.
>
> MacOS 10.7.5
> Elecraft USB <--> RS232 adapter
> P3 utility 1.12.10.4 (Mac version)
>
> Cheers - Bill, AE6JV
>
> On 3/1/13 at 3:10 AM, w4...@charter.net (Joel Black) wrote:
>
> Read almost all the posts and one stuck with me - the one who stated
>> everything worked fine on a Win7 machine using the same cable.
>>
>> On a lark, I started my Win 7 virtual machine through VMware, downloaded
>> and installed the P3 Utility, and connected to the P3 - voila, it worked.
>>
>> This is going through the exact same machine, using the same USB adapater
>> with the USB adapter plugged into the same port. In other words, I did not
>> change a thing. This VMware machine has caused me all kinds of grief and
>> has only recently started working somewhat reliably. However, it allowed me
>> to load the firmware.
>>
>> The only thing different was the fact that I received FW 1.26 instead of
>> 1.25.
>>
>> None of this answers why the FW load (either 1.24 or 1.25) always stopped
>> at the same point in the load on the Mac version. I have no idea...
>>
>> Thanks for the suggestions.
>>
>> 73,
>> Joel - W4JBB
>>
>> On 2/28/13 5:43 AM, Joel Black wrote:
>>
>>> I absolutely cannot upgrade to the latest P3 FW (1.25). I had similar
>>> issues with 1.24, but it eventually loaded after several attempts.
>>>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Eric &Co.... Please relocate the Link/UnLink button.
Yes, I have found that confusing at times. It would be nice if that could be tidied up as well. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Tue, 5 Mar 2013 08:03:36 -, Ian White wrote: > Another source of confusion in Diversity mode is the frequency display > for VFO B, which is not the true frequency of that VFO. (Obscurely, it > is the frequency that VFO B *would* jump to on TX, *if* the operator > *also* chooses to engage SPLIT.) That false frequency indication can > easily mislead the operator into believing that the two VFOs have not > been successfully synchronized. > > In normal diversity reception, the display should show the *true* VFO B > frequency - reassuringly synchronized and slaved to VFO A. It should > only display that alternative frequency if SPLIT has actually been > selected. > > > 73 from Ian GM3SEK > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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 - Eric &Co.... Please relocate the Link/UnLink button.
> > I use linking quite a bit, when doing diversity reception; it would > be nice to have it as "handy" as it currently is... > > 73 de Dave, W5SV > A manual Link control is not necessary for diversity reception. 'Sync and link' already happen automatically when entering Diversity mode. If the manual Link control is removed, Diversity would then become the easily accessible 'hold' feature of the SUB button (available if the second receiver is present, otherwise having no effect). Another source of confusion in Diversity mode is the frequency display for VFO B, which is not the true frequency of that VFO. (Obscurely, it is the frequency that VFO B *would* jump to on TX, *if* the operator *also* chooses to engage SPLIT.) That false frequency indication can easily mislead the operator into believing that the two VFOs have not been successfully synchronized. In normal diversity reception, the display should show the *true* VFO B frequency - reassuringly synchronized and slaved to VFO A. It should only display that alternative frequency if SPLIT has actually been selected. 73 from Ian GM3SEK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
