Re: [Elecraft] Need information
Dick, I am almost certain the problem is that your antenna is not outside. You should see if they will let you hang it from the eaves outside your room - like a bird feeder. I copied this from the EHam.net reviews page: If you are experiencing difficulty, visit IsotronUserGroup on Yahoo Groups or email me at bobda...@arrl.net. I am in no way afilliated with Isotron. I just appreciate good ham gear that works. This same reviewer recounted his father using an Isotron antenna in his retirement community. Perhaps the Yahoo group he set up can help you. Since it is likely your antenna, getting a different radio would not make any (much?) difference. I'm rooting for you! - Brian, op K1NW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Need-information-tp7572156p7572179.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] Free DV (digital voice as reported in QST-Aprilissue)
Since the subject is the Digital Voice with a K3. I have operated the DV voice with my K3 with the ALC showing the 5 to 7 bars as recommended. However, even if I set the power out to 50 watts or more, the maximum I can see on an external watt meter is at most 30 watts indicated. I only see this limited power out indicated on the DV program, other digital modes programs I show as high or low as I set the power out for. Is this normal with the DV program, latest version? 73, John, N3WT Lyle answered me offlist and told me to RTFM, page 18. It's right there in black and white. 73 -- Lynn On 4/3/2013 3:37 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Lynn, I have no verification, but the KX3 is similar (but not necessarily the same). Note that the KX3 voice calls for 5 bars on the ALC meter for voice, while the K3 calls for 5 to 7 bars. That says that there may be some difference. We will have to wait for Lyle or Wayne to chime in with the real info on the KX3 ALC onset point. In the meantime, I would suggest that the answer is yes set the KX3 audio for 4 bars and assume that is the no ALC point. The 5th bar would then indicate ALC is being activated. The power control in the KX3 is similar to the K3, so if the audio level is too low, power creep will be the result. BTW, for those using the K2, the situation is similar, but the K2 ALC meter does not have the VU meter scale at the low end. If the K2 ALC indicator flickers, it means ALC has occurred. For the K2, increase the audio until you see an ALC indication, and then back off until it is gone. The power control on the K2, K3 and KX3 are essentially the same - a closed loop system that attempts to produce the power output requested on the power knob. Most transceivers do not do this closed loop power control, but instead use an open loop system that depends on the drive level alone. That is why the traditional advice to use the audio drive level to control the power output works well with most transceivers, but it does not work well with Elecraft transceivers because they use a closed loop power control system. Only Elecraft and some commercial transceivers use this closed loop power control system. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/3/2013 5:53 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: Is it safe to assume this is true of the KX3 as well? -- Lynn On 4/3/2013 11:47 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Well, I 'thought' was in the manual, and it *should* be. Lyle has explained several times here on the reflector (and he should know, he designed it) that the onset of ALC action is at the 5th bar. The bars below that do not indicate ALC action at all. Due to the way the K3 controls power, if you do not have sufficient audio, the K3 will increase power (thinking there is not enough drive) and you will find your power drifting upward as you transmit. So adjust for 4 bars on the ALC meter (that is *no* ALC) so your power will be uniform throughout the transmission. With the K3 you must have sufficient audio drive to allow the power controls to work as they should. Contrary to the advice given for most transceivers (which do not control power in a closed loop), the K3 power will behave strangely if you use that advice - which is to set the power for maximum and use the audio drive to control the power output. That just will not work with the K3. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Free DV (digital voice as reported in QST-Aprilissue)
Probably you are suffering the bandwidth issue about standard power meter. Power meters used on shack are designed to measuring CW signals, single tone signals. DV use a fixed bandwidth with multiple carriers that can produce erroneous measures on standard watt-meters. Edu YY4GMJ On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 6:40 AM, John Sweeney n...@comcast.net wrote: Since the subject is the Digital Voice with a K3. I have operated the DV voice with my K3 with the ALC showing the 5 to 7 bars as recommended. However, even if I set the power out to 50 watts or more, the maximum I can see on an external watt meter is at most 30 watts indicated. I only see this limited power out indicated on the DV program, other digital modes programs I show as high or low as I set the power out for. Is this normal with the DV program, latest version? 73, John, N3WT Lyle answered me offlist and told me to RTFM, page 18. It's right there in black and white. 73 -- Lynn On 4/3/2013 3:37 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Lynn, I have no verification, but the KX3 is similar (but not necessarily the same). Note that the KX3 voice calls for 5 bars on the ALC meter for voice, while the K3 calls for 5 to 7 bars. That says that there may be some difference. We will have to wait for Lyle or Wayne to chime in with the real info on the KX3 ALC onset point. In the meantime, I would suggest that the answer is yes set the KX3 audio for 4 bars and assume that is the no ALC point. The 5th bar would then indicate ALC is being activated. The power control in the KX3 is similar to the K3, so if the audio level is too low, power creep will be the result. BTW, for those using the K2, the situation is similar, but the K2 ALC meter does not have the VU meter scale at the low end. If the K2 ALC indicator flickers, it means ALC has occurred. For the K2, increase the audio until you see an ALC indication, and then back off until it is gone. The power control on the K2, K3 and KX3 are essentially the same - a closed loop system that attempts to produce the power output requested on the power knob. Most transceivers do not do this closed loop power control, but instead use an open loop system that depends on the drive level alone. That is why the traditional advice to use the audio drive level to control the power output works well with most transceivers, but it does not work well with Elecraft transceivers because they use a closed loop power control system. Only Elecraft and some commercial transceivers use this closed loop power control system. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/3/2013 5:53 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: Is it safe to assume this is true of the KX3 as well? -- Lynn On 4/3/2013 11:47 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Well, I 'thought' was in the manual, and it *should* be. Lyle has explained several times here on the reflector (and he should know, he designed it) that the onset of ALC action is at the 5th bar. The bars below that do not indicate ALC action at all. Due to the way the K3 controls power, if you do not have sufficient audio, the K3 will increase power (thinking there is not enough drive) and you will find your power drifting upward as you transmit. So adjust for 4 bars on the ALC meter (that is *no* ALC) so your power will be uniform throughout the transmission. With the K3 you must have sufficient audio drive to allow the power controls to work as they should. Contrary to the advice given for most transceivers (which do not control power in a closed loop), the K3 power will behave strangely if you use that advice - which is to set the power for maximum and use the audio drive to control the power output. That just will not work with the K3. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:
Re: [Elecraft] New rig on the way
KC9EE wrote Getting back in hobby after 12 years qrt. Ordered the kx3 last night. Here we go! I'll probably be asking for elmer volunteers, lol. KC9EE Maybe you will need only a loupe. ...and some time to re(re)ad the manual several times. Then, the elmer will be yourself. 72 de FO/F5LCI (soon again, next summer) http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/file/n7572184/HAO_F5LCI_2012_2.jpg http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/file/n7572184/HAO_F5LCI_2012_7.jpg -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-rig-on-the-way-tp7572182p7572184.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] Filter problems
I'll use Spectrogram and the XG2 with AGC off when I redo it. Good ideas. I only have the FM filter, 2.8khz8p and 250hz8p in the main RX and a 2.8Khz8p and 250hz8p in the sub RX. I'll also give a look with an N-gen to compare filter shapes. 73 jim ab3cv On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 11:43 PM, Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com wrote: 8 db. This number was obtained by observing a signal generator carrier signal in Spectrogram (AGC off) with the 2.7 KHz filter. Then each progressively narrow filter was kicked in and the gain adjusted for the same peak value. The 200 Hz filter also needs 8db and perhaps a bit more. The method leads to no loss in signal audio as the width control is progressively decreased. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 4/4/2013 03:30, Vic K2VCO wrote: I don't have a 250 Hz filter, but both of my 400 Hz ones do require a few dB. I am more surprised that your main filter requires NO boost, than that your sub requires 6 dB. How much do others who have 250 Hz filters use? - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2240 / Virus Database: 2641/5722 - Release Date: 04/03/13 __**__**__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/**mailman/listinfo/elecrafthttp://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htmhttp://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Digital Modes
I am trying to configure my K3 to TX/RX digital comm in SSB mode for MARS setup. I am using Signalink USB with FLDIGI and HRD with little success. I have to manually switch between the DATA and SSB modes to TX and wonder if there is a config parameter that will allow TX/RX in USB mode. Contact me direct. Thanks. Don/NT5Q __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Filter problems
Hi all, Just for the record: K3 #1255: for main RX: BW: 2.7k - 2.1k - 400 - 200 gain: 0 - 4 - 6- 8 dB Sub RX: BW: 2.7k - 2.1k - 400 gain: 0 - 3 - 6 dB Measured with XG2 on 50 uV, AGC-off - dBV indicator of K3 With above settings, output is nearly constant. If there is still too much deviation, think about the following solution: Make sure your SSB filters are gain-matched as a group, and do the same for the CW filters. Ofcourse this will depend on the filtercombination in your K3 and the filters you use for different modes. 73 Arie PA3A __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
Good morning everyone, I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues discussed here involve fairly technical electronics issues that are somewhat beyond my level of understanding. I am a pretty good CPA but not an electronics person at all. My question, can a casual SSB operator mostly interested in talking with ham friends find happiness with the K3? Will I be in over my head with the technology side of the radio? I know an answer will not involve electrons but I bet there are some pretty wise hams onboard that can provide some insite to my question. Thanks so much and 73's Tom P.S. I am returning to ham radio after a 25 year absence, (ex WD5DFE) thus the long lapse in my electronics knowledge. I used to be pretty good with tube technology! T. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] G3SJX - KX3 Review on RadCom April issue
Hi all, RadCom April issue has the Elecraft KX3 review by Peter Hart, G3SJX, 4 pages long. Peter is a well known sincere reviewer, although, to avoid offence to manufacturers does not describe very negative comments but if one looks at his numbers can understand everything not described. Peter is talking good about the KX3 and Waters Stanton, the Elecraft distributors in UK, has highlighted, on the page before the article, the following points referred by G3SJX. a performance specification up there with the very best The strong signal performance is truly excellent Reciprocal mixing phase noise results were outstanding, by far the best I ever measured on any radio QSK performance is excellent The KX3 is quite a remarkable radio the radio is easy and a delight to use In terms of performances the receiver was excellent, quite, yet sensitive and clean sounding with no trace of overload on strong signals But you have to read the full story and look at the measured performance figures. I am sure Elecraft can request RSGB to make available such review on Elecraft site. Best 73 Gian I7SWX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] P3-SVGA WfallMkrs missing?
Hi Sam, This is normal operation. The SVGA display does not implement the waterfall markers. 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-WfallMkrs-missing-tp7572174p7572191.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] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
Tom, I was in a similar situation. I had been away from ham radio for quite some time and wanted to dive back in. I, also, was looking for my last rig. Well, Tom, I found it! My K3 #859 is a wonderful radio! A casual operator can operate this radio right out of the box, but it is super flexible and over time you might discover features and menu options that let you feel even more at home with your K3. By the way, my K3 is my first solid state HF radio (I have a hollow state brain). So if you want a truly great radio with incredibly impressive customer service look no further than Elecraft. 73 de Dick, ka1oz Elecraft K3/100K #859 G5RV Doublet On 04/04/2013 11:54 AM, Tom Branton wrote: Good morning everyone, I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues discussed here involve fairly technical electronics issues that are somewhat beyond my level of understanding. I am a pretty good CPA but not an electronics person at all. My question, can a casual SSB operator mostly interested in talking with ham friends find happiness with the K3? Will I be in over my head with the technology side of the radio? I know an answer will not involve electrons but I bet there are some pretty wise hams onboard that can provide some insite to my question. Thanks so much and 73's Tom P.S. I am returning to ham radio after a 25 year absence, (ex WD5DFE) thus the long lapse in my electronics knowledge. I used to be pretty good with tube technology! T. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
Tom, I am a mostly casual SSB operator and I am loving my K3. It took a little bit of fiddling with to set up it up - I made adjustments to AGC threshold and slope. I enjoyed learning about these settings and was surprised by how much they allowed me to adjust the audio for my listening pleasure. If you search the archives here, you will see messages about the K3 being a noisy receiver. And I thought mine was, too, but those afore-mentioned controls do amazing things. I am not a EE by background, but I do enjoy learning. I used Fred Cady's (KE7X) book to great advantage in making adjustments … not hard, and something to learn. I followed his step-by-step instructions, and experienced how the radio would respond. Also, I definitely enjoy reports from listeners that I have great audio using either my Elecraft MH2 mic or my Yamaha CM500 headset with boom microphone. These are unsolicited reports, and I certainly enjoy getting them. I bought the K3 last October, and I built it myself - great fun doing that, too. No EE experience required. And I have made additions to it over time … new filters, and the P3. I'm operating my K3 with the P3 pan adapter, and wow, is that a fun addition. The P3 has totally changed how I tune in stations, and made it LOTS more fun. Words can barely describe how much fun it is. I spend a fair amount of time working at my computer, with the K3 on in the background, and I am listening to stations. I may glance over at the P3 and see, on the waterfall display, a new station pop up.I'll spin the dial, and tune them in, and have sometimes been the first to work the DX before a pile up developed.That's fun. I want to operate my K3 at field day this June … and the P3 will be right there next to it. The P3 helped me see where a DX station was working split, 5 to 10 up, and I was able to see which frequency he appeared to be listening on.I went to that frequency and worked the DX.The way I did this was to see where he was transmitting, and when he was not calling QRZ but speaking to an individual whom I could also hear, the water fall display clearly showed the second frequency. I'm still a casual operator, and my experience has been fantastic with the K3 and with the P3.Wouldn't have it any other way. Now, all I need is more antennas. 73, Hoop K9QJS On Apr 4, 2013, at 8:54 AM, Tom Branton tbran...@alvincollege.edu wrote: Good morning everyone, I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues discussed here involve fairly technical electronics issues that are somewhat beyond my level of understanding. I am a pretty good CPA but not an electronics person at all. My question, can a casual SSB operator mostly interested in talking with ham friends find happiness with the K3? Will I be in over my head with the technology side of the radio? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
Tom, Welcome back to ham radio. Are you capable of connecting a microphone to the transceiver and also an antenna? I know that may seem to be a bit of a smart answer, but it is reality. The default settings will suffice to get started. Yes, you may have to change the menu items for microphone selection and whether or not your microphone needs bias, but those basic settings are about all that is required. Other 'for instance is that you may want to choose a different LCD brightness than the factory default, but that is about as complicated as it has to be. Yes, you should read the manual to have an idea about how the knobs and buttons work, and as you progress through your life with the K3 you may be moved to try a few extra things, like customizing the TX EQ and RX EQ settings (for instance) That will begin to customize the K3 to your likings rather than just accepting the factory defaults. The K3 has a highly configurable CONFIG menu for those more complex 'set and forget' items, but need not be a first concern (unless you want it to be). When you have the notion to work in a contest, or try working some exotic DX, you will have a capable contest grade transceiver that is up to that task as well. There is a lot of questions and discussions here on how to set up the K3 with a variety of external gear, such as used for soundcard based data modes, an SO2R station, remote operation, and other such special applications - those discussions can get quite technical and detailed, but they are not for casual ragchewing operation. If you develop an interest in some of these later, the K3 is capable of serving as the main transceiver in even those most complex stations. So yes, you can simply connect a microphone and an antenna to the K3 and operate successfully. If and when you want to advance beyond that point, the rest of the K3 capability is there just waiting to be customized for your operating wants and needs. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/4/2013 11:54 AM, Tom Branton wrote: Good morning everyone, I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues discussed here involve fairly technical electronics issues that are somewhat beyond my level of understanding. I am a pretty good CPA but not an electronics person at all. My question, can a casual SSB operator mostly interested in talking with ham friends find happiness with the K3? Will I be in over my head with the technology side of the radio? I know an answer will not involve electrons but I bet there are some pretty wise hams onboard that can provide some insite to my question. Thanks so much and 73's Tom P.S. I am returning to ham radio after a 25 year absence, (ex WD5DFE) thus the long lapse in my electronics knowledge. I used to be pretty good with tube technology! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
Welcome back to the world of ham radio, Tom! Your path has been similar to mine, except that my early venture into ham radio was more than 50 years ago, not 25. As to your question, the answer is an unequivocal yes from this ham operator, who was an English Writing major in college and has spent his entire career in journalism and related fields (definitely not electronics). The K3 is not at all difficult to set up and operate at the 'basic' level for the kind of SSB operations that you envision. It has the versatility to allow almost infinite tweaking of operating parameters, but you will do very well simply using the basic recommended settings, which are discussed in the owner's manual. For even a casual operator, the superb design of the K3, especially the best available receiver, is a benefit to any owner, whether contester or rag-chewer. The K3 is my third HF rig (previously Yaseu) and I find it far more pleasant to use, in part because I can make more QSOs more easily, due to the more sensitive receiver. Plus, you can take the money you save with a K3 and invest in a better antenna, which is always a good idea. You might well want to consider buying a finished K3 rather than building from kit, if assembly isn't something that you find enjoyable. You can either order directly from Elecraft or (if lucky) find a used on F/S on this reflector. 73, Lew Lew Phelps N6LEW Pasadena, CA DM04wd Elecraft K3-10 Yaesu FT-7800 l...@n6lew.us www.ntlew.us On Apr 4, 2013, at 8:54 AM, Tom Branton tbran...@alvincollege.edu wrote: Good morning everyone, I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues discussed here involve fairly technical electronics issues that are somewhat beyond my level of understanding. I am a pretty good CPA but not an electronics person at all. My question, can a casual SSB operator mostly interested in talking with ham friends find happiness with the K3? Will I be in over my head with the technology side of the radio? I know an answer will not involve electrons but I bet there are some pretty wise hams onboard that can provide some insite to my question. Thanks so much and 73's Tom P.S. I am returning to ham radio after a 25 year absence, (ex WD5DFE) thus the long lapse in my electronics knowledge. I used to be pretty good with tube technology! T. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
Welcome back Tom. I agree with all the other answers so far. The one thing I would add to these is... the K3 is an ever evolving radio. As new ideas come along, or improvements... the great folks at Elecraft update the firmware. You can download the new version and wala... your radio is as up to date as any radio available. All for free. Sweet. 73, Harlan, NC3C. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Tom Branton tbran...@alvincollege.edu wrote: Good morning everyone, I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues discussed here involve fairly technical electronics issues that are somewhat beyond my level of understanding. I am a pretty good CPA but not an electronics person at all. My question, can a casual SSB operator mostly interested in talking with ham friends find happiness with the K3? Will I be in over my head with the technology side of the radio? I know an answer will not involve electrons but I bet there are some pretty wise hams onboard that can provide some insite to my question. Thanks so much and 73's Tom P.S. I am returning to ham radio after a 25 year absence, (ex WD5DFE) thus the long lapse in my electronics knowledge. I used to be pretty good with tube technology! T. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KIO2 commands for KDSP2 filter
Good evening, I was wondering if I can change DSP2 filter settings through the KIO2 cat commands. Since there are no dedicated commands to control DSP2 filter, I suppose the only way is to set the emulation mode (SW command) and then use the DS command to read the filter status on the display. Can you confirm that this is the correct way or can you suggest me a work around mode? Also, are there (possibly free) software that can control K2-DSP2 filters? Thanks and 73 Enzo, iw7dmh -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KIO2-commands-for-KDSP2-filter-tp7572197.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] Digital Modes
Don, Make certain the SignaLink is set for line level output, then in SSB mode, set the MIC select for LINE and adjust the audio input level. After that, turn MIC+LIN to ON and the mic gain knob will control only the mic level (the line level should stay as you set it). That should allow you to use either the microphone or the SignaLink audio inputs without switching. How to kill the microphone audio when transmitting digital is up to you to solve - both inputs will be live. I would think you would want to set the SSB compression to zero for the best digital IMD and keep the TX EQ set flat. One advantage of using DATA mode is that is done automatically for you, but not so in SSB mode. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/4/2013 10:56 AM, Don Bragg wrote: I am trying to configure my K3 to TX/RX digital comm in SSB mode for MARS setup. I am using Signalink USB with FLDIGI and HRD with little success. I have to manually switch between the DATA and SSB modes to TX and wonder if there is a config parameter that will allow TX/RX in USB mode. Contact me direct. Thanks. Don/NT5Q __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 108, Issue 5
As someone else who isn't in electronics as a career, I can only say that you can certainly find happiness with the K3. Much of what comes up on the reflector falls into the category of tweaking and isn't critical for the everyday user. Once you've got the radio set up to meet your essential needs, everything after that can be taken pretty much at leisure and per individual desire. Firmware upgrades are easy using Elecraft's utility program, and that same program allows you to save the radio's basic configuration so it can be reloaded in case the need should ever arise. With a full complement of filters, the second receiver, the 100 watt PA, and the P3, you'll be set for a very long time, if not forever. My recommendation: if the budget is there, go for it. 73, Jeff, K6JW J On 4/4/2013 9:00 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 10:54:53 -0500 From: Tom Brantontbran...@alvincollege.edu To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3? Message-ID: c944cbb8b96da6479cdc992de4754b12daaed12...@mail1.alvincollege.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Good morning everyone, I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues discussed here involve fairly technical electronics issues that are somewhat beyond my level of understanding. I am a pretty good CPA but not an electronics person at all. My question, can a casual SSB operator mostly interested in talking with ham friends find happiness with the K3? Will I be in over my head with the technology side of the radio? I know an answer will not involve electrons but I bet there are some pretty wise hams onboard that can provide some insite to my question. Thanks so much and 73's Tom P.S. I am returning to ham radio after a 25 year absence, (ex WD5DFE) thus the long lapse in my electronics knowledge. I used to be pretty good with tube technology! T. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Need information
In the automotive world we used to say, There's no substitute for cubic inches. I think in the radio world, There is no substitute for a good antenna. I frequently compare signals between my K2, K1, KX1, various SWLs, various RockMites and homebrew QRP rigs on a TH7DXX at 60'. Maybe 75% of the time I can hear them well enough to work them on all of those receivers (though QRM/QRN is obviously easier to handle with the K2). Almost never is a signal readable on the K2, but not on the K1. It can be more pleasant listening to the K2 w/DSP, but I could still work the station on either rig. The K3 has a lot of features that will make operating much more pleasurable, but I doubt it will increase your ability to make every day QSOs. Search for the best antenna you can erect given your circumstances. The return will be higher for a relatively small outlay in cash. Eric KE6US On 4/4/2013 2:44 AM, Brian - K1NW wrote: Dick, I am almost certain the problem is that your antenna is not outside. You should see if they will let you hang it from the eaves outside your room - like a bird feeder. I copied this from the EHam.net reviews page: If you are experiencing difficulty, visit IsotronUserGroup on Yahoo Groups or email me at bobda...@arrl.net. I am in no way afilliated with Isotron. I just appreciate good ham gear that works. This same reviewer recounted his father using an Isotron antenna in his retirement community. Perhaps the Yahoo group he set up can help you. Since it is likely your antenna, getting a different radio would not make any (much?) difference. I'm rooting for you! - Brian, op K1NW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Need-information-tp7572156p7572179.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] More on remote operations
Thanks to all who replied to my earlier post. The LL discussion has been especially informative and quite welcome. I do have questions for further discussion, but first, a recap of events. The remote project started simply enough: a K3/100 and RRC-1258 in my local shack in Florida, to the internet, to a remote RRC1258, K3/100 and 40M monoband antenna in Ohio. I handled the logging, dx-clusters, etc., with a Windows Vista computer connected to the miniature USB port on the local RRC-1258. It worked, except turning on the 2nd rx killed TX on all modes. Elecraft factory service diagnosed and fixed that. It all worked. The feedback from the remote K3/100 to the local K3/100 was enough to ensure proper K3/100 and antenna operation at the remote end, no remote computer needed. I got a K3/0, swapped out the local K3/100, and it all *still* worked. I got another remote-end version of the RRC-1258 so I can troubleshoot and test a complete system locally. More on that later. Then . . . life became too short for simple remote projects. At the remote end, an Alpha 87A amplifier, antenna switching, rotator control for 3 rotators, an external power meter, and a WindowsXP computer to run all the control programs, were installed. At both ends, free versions of logmein client/server software are used to log in and run the Alpha, the rotator controls, and the external power meter. A homebrew kluge decodes band data from the K3/100 ACC connector and controls the antenna switching and rotator selection. I wanted to use the KRC2 for decoding and switching, but that's another story. A dit or a cough grin brings the Alpha on frequency. Things are *still* working another grin. Now, the questions for further discussion. Could the computer at the remote end be swapped out for a multi-port serial server and control of the Alpha and rotator transferred to my local shack computer? The serial servers I have found aren't inexpensive; would someone be willing to make a 4-port serial server available for testing the concept, please? Have I overlooked a remote-server capability in equipment mentioned by N3WG? As for the remote-end version of the RRC-1258 I got, it could be used with my K3/100 (into a dummy load only, sri) by any one out there wanting to do live testing or experimenting, with me at this end, to see just what can and can't be accessed or controlled. Playing with macros comes to mind. Brgds, Dave, N3HE -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/More-on-remote-operations-tp7572201.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] KX3 Using for remote rig with a K3
Has there been any recent information on this feature that was to be implemented in the KX3? 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
[Elecraft] P3 and logging software
I'm thinking of getting a P3 and I know the Elecraft site says it works with logging software but I'm just wondering if anyone is using N3FJP AC log along with a P3 since they both need the RS232 port. Gary W0GHZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
Lots of people seem to get hung up on the technology of the K3, sometimes pointing to the intricacy of the rather extensive menu system. In my opinion, that's totally unwarranted. I'm a fairly serious contester and occasional DX'er, but I rarely touch more than a couple of buttons on my K3 and I can't remember the last time I changed a menu setting. There are dozens of people on this reflector who will happily guide you through the initial menu settings for whatever style of operating you prefer, and once that's in place the K3 can be simpler to use than your satellite or cable TV box. I'm not exaggerating. But ... with the availability of semi-regular software updates the K3 is unlikely to let you ever outlive its usefulness either. Reflector members will be happy to help you with that as well, although it is really no more difficult than updating a driver on your computer. Just my opinion. 73, Dave AB7E On 4/4/2013 8:54 AM, Tom Branton wrote: Good morning everyone, I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues discussed here involve fairly technical electronics issues that are somewhat beyond my level of understanding. I am a pretty good CPA but not an electronics person at all. My question, can a casual SSB operator mostly interested in talking with ham friends find happiness with the K3? Will I be in over my head with the technology side of the radio? I know an answer will not involve electrons but I bet there are some pretty wise hams onboard that can provide some insite to my question. Thanks so much and 73's Tom P.S. I am returning to ham radio after a 25 year absence, (ex WD5DFE) thus the long lapse in my electronics knowledge. I used to be pretty good with tube technology! T. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] P3 and logging software
Gary, Yup … no problems with MacLoggerDX. K3 is connected to P3 is connected to computer, daisy-chain style, and MacLoggerDX commands get passed through the P3 straight to the K3 no problems. Hoop On Apr 4, 2013, at 11:05 AM, Gary Mohrlant w0...@arrl.net wrote: I'm thinking of getting a P3 and I know the Elecraft site says it works with logging software but I'm just wondering if anyone is using N3FJP AC log along with a P3 since they both need the RS232 port. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Thanks for your comments, Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
Good afternoon, My thanks to everyone. I received a tidal wave of positive comments on the K3, many from hams like myself. It seems the radio is so versatile that it can be used in a simple application or in a most complex manner. It truly could be the forever radio as it constantly evolves while giving the user the ability to explore new avenues. Perhaps my interest now is in SSB and casual conversation. That may change and the rig could grow with me. Again, my thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and ideas. I am going to look for a good used rig but I don't think I will find many sellers on this message board. Hope to join you soon. Kindest regards, Tom Branton Ex WD5DFE On 4/4/2013 8:54 AM, Tom Branton wrote: Good morning everyone, I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues discussed here involve fairly technical electronics issues that are somewhat beyond my level of understanding. I am a pretty good CPA but not an electronics person at all. My question, can a casual SSB operator mostly interested in talking with ham friends find happiness with the K3? Will I be in over my head with the technology side of the radio? I know an answer will not involve electrons but I bet there are some pretty wise hams onboard that can provide some insite to my question. Thanks so much and 73's Tom P.S. I am returning to ham radio after a 25 year absence, (ex WD5DFE) thus the long lapse in my electronics knowledge. I used to be pretty good with tube technology! T. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Thanks for your comments, Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
Tom, There are sellers of K3s on this message board from time to time. I am always curious as to why they are selling since I would never sell.I think some own two K3s and maybe selling the spare one. But, from what I have seen these sellers sell fast. I don't ever remember the selling of any rig lasting more than a day. Not just the K3 but K2s, K1s, KX1s show up every now and then. 73, phil, K7PEH On Apr 4, 2013, at 12:03 PM, Tom Branton tbran...@alvincollege.edu wrote: Good afternoon, My thanks to everyone. I received a tidal wave of positive comments on the K3, many from hams like myself. It seems the radio is so versatile that it can be used in a simple application or in a most complex manner. It truly could be the forever radio as it constantly evolves while giving the user the ability to explore new avenues. Perhaps my interest now is in SSB and casual conversation. That may change and the rig could grow with me. Again, my thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and ideas. I am going to look for a good used rig but I don't think I will find many sellers on this message board. Hope to join you soon. Kindest regards, Tom Branton Ex WD5DFE On 4/4/2013 8:54 AM, Tom Branton wrote: Good morning everyone, I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues discussed here involve fairly technical electronics issues that are somewhat beyond my level of understanding. I am a pretty good CPA but not an electronics person at all. My question, can a casual SSB operator mostly interested in talking with ham friends find happiness with the K3? Will I be in over my head with the technology side of the radio? I know an answer will not involve electrons but I bet there are some pretty wise hams onboard that can provide some insite to my question. Thanks so much and 73's Tom P.S. I am returning to ham radio after a 25 year absence, (ex WD5DFE) thus the long lapse in my electronics knowledge. I used to be pretty good with tube technology! T. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Thanks for your comments, Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
Tom, Don't give up looking for a used rig. It took me a while but I found one with at least 80% of the features I wanted and I am a DXer of 65 years experience so the wants were extensive! For basic operating, you should be able to find one used. However, getting one from Elecraft directly is a sure bet and you can, as others have said, start pretty basic and add on easily. You won't be disappointed with the K3. 73 Don K5AQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
Tom, for what its worth, the K3 is a lot more radio than a casual SSB operator NEEDS. Having said that, I would recommend one anyway for several reasons... * Its relative lack of interference from nearby strong signals (if they are clean) makes it a pleasure to use. * Its excellent audio can be tailored to a very nice sounding to your taste in audio transmitted, with almost any microphone you could choose. * You can set a lot of the menu items and forget them once adjusted to suit your conditions (NB and NR for example). * It will be a long time before it is obsolete. * Should your interests change more towards DXing or contesting, it is one of the best (the best in my opinion) radios available, and can be further tailored to that end easily, with options available from the factory (different filters, dual RX, panadapter, and so on). Basically, you could buy a stripped down K3 now, enjoy it, and as your interests change (if they do), you can add to it to improve its use in that capacity. I think you will be very pleased. The menus can be intimidating at first, but you quickly learn the stuff you use frequently, so it is really not a problem. Good luck in your decision 73 de Dave, W5SV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 NB
Ok, maybe I missed something but where is the setting for the NB and NR? The June 2012 manual says use the knob. I found the Jan 2013 errata and it says to use RX/NR x in the menu but I cant seem to find it. I am using 1.36 MCU and 1.05 DSP on my KX3. Any help out there? ( BTW yes I tried the unlock as it says in the errata but still cant find the entry ) Seems the menu entry went away. Dan AD5NW Houma KX3 3039 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 NB
Reference the lost RX NR x entry. I found it. I had to turn on TECH MD. Put that out there for folks! Dan Houma KX3 3039 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] P3 and logging software
Gary, I am using AC Log and many of the N3FJP contest programs with no problems. He is rewriting all of his software, and the newer versions that I have tried have worked as well. Albert, N4AGG How to Sleep Like a Rock Obey this one natural trick to fall asleep and stay asleep all night. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/515de1ec3d76c61eb4685st03vuc __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] P3 and logging software
Thanks to everyone who replied to my logging question. Guess a P3 may be ordered soon Gary W0GHZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 commands for KDSP2 filter
Enzo, Yes, there are no direct commands to change the KDSP2. You will have to do it as you have outlined with the SW commands emulating actual button taps and holds for the KDSP2 and if you want to see the results, the DS command is the way to do it. The KDSP2 was originally designed by a 3rd party (who is now an Elecraft employee), so the method of accessing the DSP menu was an 'add on' to the normal K2 menu system. I do not know of any software application that can directly control the KDSP2 option. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/4/2013 12:46 PM, iw7dmh wrote: Good evening, I was wondering if I can change DSP2 filter settings through the KIO2 cat commands. Since there are no dedicated commands to control DSP2 filter, I suppose the only way is to set the emulation mode (SW command) and then use the DS command to read the filter status on the display. Can you confirm that this is the correct way or can you suggest me a work around mode? Also, are there (possibly free) software that can control K2-DSP2 filters? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.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 Using for remote rig with a K3
Fred, I know of nothing recent. Wayne's original post (which I cannot find) described how to do it. No updates have been seen. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/4/2013 1:57 PM, Fred Smith wrote: Has there been any recent information on this feature that was to be implemented in the KX3? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
I have owned some top end radios and I'm a SSB/Digital op my K3 replaced a very good radio and I'm pleased to say may be my last...unless a K4 comes along. You will be quite pleased with one bone stock out of the box and with time find you can customize it however you please. That's the beauty of the K3 you order what options YOU want when you want them and set the radio up to please you. 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] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
I have been using my K3 for SSB rag chew on 40/75/160 since I built it over a year ago. I don't DX or contest. It took a long time to get the receive to where I wanted it for armchair copy - but, it was well worth the effort. To me, the K3 is the Rolls Royce of rigs, yet is not the most expensive out there. The K3 can be the perfect rig for any ham - as there are so many variables in its operation. You just have to learn how it all works and not be afraid to make setting changes. It took me a long time to get to where I really like my rig. The learning curve is steep. That said, I recently added the P3 and have to say that in over 50 years of hamming - the K3/P3 is the best I have used and I have owned or used most of what has ever been out there. There are several websites that have additional information regarding settings used for various types of operation - just search them out - or ask here, and you will be provided good direction. Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.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 Using for remote rig with a K3
Thanks Don I knew it was going to happen sometime in firmware but was unsure if anything had been discussed. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 4:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Using for remote rig with a K3 Fred, I know of nothing recent. Wayne's original post (which I cannot find) described how to do it. No updates have been seen. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/4/2013 1:57 PM, Fred Smith wrote: Has there been any recent information on this feature that was to be implemented in the KX3? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: 2012.0.2240 / Virus Database: 2641/5724 - Release Date: 04/04/13 __ 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] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
I am a new ham (only 27+ months licensed) and I couldn't be more happy with the K3. It provides the best receiver for the price bar none and like Fred mentioned it is customizable which is super cool. I use it with dual receivers and the LP Panadapter and I enjoy it very much. If you are interested in 6m SSB (which means you probably won't be talking very much at least out west here) you will need the preamp. For HF it is a great rig and I especially love it on the lower bands where it really shines. The Noise blanker and roofing filters are excellent. If I was going to do it all over again, I probably would have been just as happy with a new base model with the 2.8 kHz and a narrower CW filter, the transverter interface unit, and 6m preamp. Good luck and welcome back (from the ultra-nube). Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Apr 4, 2013, at 8:56 AM, Tom Branton tbran...@alvincollege.edu wrote: Good morning everyone, I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues discussed here involve fairly technical electronics issues that are somewhat beyond my level of understanding. I am a pretty good CPA but not an electronics person at all. My question, can a casual SSB operator mostly interested in talking with ham friends find happiness with the K3? Will I be in over my head with the technology side of the radio? I know an answer will not involve electrons but I bet there are some pretty wise hams onboard that can provide some insite to my question. Thanks so much and 73's Tom P.S. I am returning to ham radio after a 25 year absence, (ex WD5DFE) thus the long lapse in my electronics knowledge. I used to be pretty good with tube technology! T. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
Tom, Don't even think twice or look over your shoulder. The K3 will be my last radio, unless they create a K4. I am not an electrical guy, but a biologist. I research my purchases and value quality as well as value. If you value the same you will not regret purchasing a K3. Brian, K1NW - Brian, op K1NW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Will-a-casual-SSB-operator-enjoy-the-K3-tp7572189p7572220.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] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
Amen. Simply stated, a design like this only comes along once in a great while. No disrespect to the KX3. Mel. K6KBE From: Brian - K1NW b.k.mayn...@verizon.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2013 4:04 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3? Tom, Don't even think twice or look over your shoulder. The K3 will be my last radio, unless they create a K4. I am not an electrical guy, but a biologist. I research my purchases and value quality as well as value. If you value the same you will not regret purchasing a K3. Brian, K1NW - Brian, op K1NW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Will-a-casual-SSB-operator-enjoy-the-K3-tp7572189p7572220.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] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
Casual SSB with a K3: yes no worries there. It does casual SSB very well. forever rig with a K3: definitelyunless some radical and amazing new technology comes out that will turn ssb into a thing of the past the K3 will be a great radio. Do you need to be a propeller head like me to use a K3? no way!I have used the K3 at Field Day for the Gota station. We had some new hams and a few returning hams that felt quite comfortable with it in short time. including one that had left the hobby when SSB was Duck Talk and AM still dominated the phone bands. It is a great stand alone rig. no computer needed just a power supply mic and antenna. although a computer is handy sometimes for the other tasks like logging etc. Ok so is it too much radio? well probably not. It can be simple to operate rig if thats all you need but one thing that I like about the K3 is what it can do if you want it to. If you plan on just using for rag chew and nets. you will be happy. However If at some time you get interested in some other part of the hobby like digital modes, SSTV, contesting etc. the K3 will fit in to that as well. What I am saying is it will have many options that you may never use, but it will be there as your interests change. David Moes dm...@nexicom.net VE3DVY On 4/4/2013 11:54 AM, Tom Branton wrote: Good morning everyone, I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues discussed here involve fairly technical electronics issues that are somewhat beyond my level of understanding. I am a pretty good CPA but not an electronics person at all. My question, can a casual SSB operator mostly interested in talking with ham friends find happiness with the K3? Will I be in over my head with the technology side of the radio? I know an answer will not involve electrons but I bet there are some pretty wise hams onboard that can provide some insite to my question. Thanks so much and 73's Tom P.S. I am returning to ham radio after a 25 year absence, (ex WD5DFE) thus the long lapse in my electronics knowledge. I used to be pretty good with tube technology! T. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Free DV (digital voice as reported in QST-Aprilissue)
On 4/3/13 at 3:47 PM, k...@coldrockshotbrooms.com (Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT) wrote: Lyle answered me offlist and told me to RTFM, page 18. And thank you Lyle for The Fine Manual. Bill, AE6JV --- Bill Frantz|We used to quip that password is the most common 408-356-8506 | password. Now it's 'password1.' Who said users haven't www.pwpconsult.com | learned anything about security? -- Bruce Schneier __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Filter problems
On 4/3/13 at 8:30 PM, k2vco@gmail.com (Vic K2VCO) wrote: I am more surprised that your main filter requires NO boost, than that your sub requires 6 dB. How much do others who have 250 Hz filters use? I have 6dB in the configuration. I usually increase the RF gain when I narrow the bandwidth too. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV --- Bill Frantz|Security, like correctness, is| Periwinkle (408)356-8506 |not an add-on feature. - Attr-| 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com |ibuted to Andrew Tanenbaum| Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [KX3] - APF with v1.41 F/W
After switching off APF I find that the display goes from 1Hz increments to 10Hz. I have to press RATE to go back to 1Hz increments. Is this normal or is it a glitch with the 1.41 beta firmware? 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
