Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and Rocky 3.7
Re: ...KX3 I/Q bandwidth is limited to something like 48kHz... It is actually 192 kHz wide per the Owner's Manual, Page 26: Set the correct sampling rate...192kHz sampling will yield a display of about +/- 96 kHz. My Sony VAIO VPCF121GX laptop has a very quiet 192 kHz internal soundcard, and it displays +/- 96 kHz hooked directly to the KX3. That is not to say that all that bandwidth is required, or even really needed. Most of the time I have it scaled down considerably. A 192 kHz soundcard will certainly cost more, so you may want to consider a 48 kHz card. They are the easiest to find, and won't break the bank. I have a Griffin iMic (48 kHz), but I usually use it for fldigi's display, and keep Rocky running using the internal soundcard at the bottom of the screen as the bandscope. I just tried using the iMic with Rocky, and it works hooked directly to the KX3. Looks great on 2.5, 5, and 20 mhz WWV, but not as good on 10 and 15mhz. I just tried turning the preamp on, and it really helped on 10 and 15 mHz. I think I paid about $35 for this and it looks great! I really need to work with it at a time other than the middle of the night. It is after 1am right now and I am not thinking to well. It is unfortunate that Rocky cannot read the KX3's frequency. It has one of the most useful frequency domain displays that I have seen. I said useful, not pretty. You can really see the signal, its bandwidth, and sidebands (key clicks on CW) on Rocky better than any other program I have tried. NaP3 is my second choice since its frequency domain display is almost as good, it is pretty, and reads the KX3 frequency, but I cannot get it to display properly on this wide screen laptop. It overwrites itself. Way past my bedtime. Mark KE6BB From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: Kenneth A Christiansen w...@i29.net Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 7:24 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and Rocky 3.7 Ken, Since the KX3 I/Q bandwidth is limited to something like 48kHz, you do not need an exotic soundcard which will give you a 192 kHz span, most external soundcards will do the job just fine. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Anderson Connector - Update
Just had another look at the connector - I had not used enough force to push the cable in. Now working FB with a nice firm positive fit. Now on with the PA -- 73 de G8DX/M __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 P3 for sale UPDATE
sorry I forgot to list filters... sorry sorry sorry main Rx 6kHz AM/essb 8 pole 2.8k 8 pole 500 Hz 5 pole 250 Hz 8 pole Sub Rx 2.8 8 pole 500Hz 5 pole 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] K2/10 For Sale
Hi Gang, I am selling my nearly fully loaded K2/10 (SN: 543). The radio is in very good condition and works great. It has a few very minor scuffs owing to many years of service as a FD radio. This radio was built by WW7Y in 1999 and I am the second owner. I built the accessory modules. All upgrades AB are done and the latest FW is installed. W3FPR performed some repairs, mods and aligned the rig in November 2010 along with fixing an open capacitor near the AUX RF header in March 2013. I'm selling to fund my VHF rover upgrades. Pictures are posted here: http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?393565-K2-10 K2/10 Transceiver (SN:543) with the following Elecraft options installed: KSB2 K160 K60XV KNB2 KAT2 KIO2 with an interface cable KAF2 KBT2 minus the battery Also included is a custom machined VFO knob by N8BX. Asking $725 which includes shipping and insurance via USPS Priority Mail. Paypal is preferred. USPS MO is OK too. 73, Mark K2QO k...@arrl.net cell: 716-525-0076 Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RS-232 over WiFi
I purchased a refurbished NETGEAR WNCE2001-100NAR from Newegg.com. Works great. 73, Paul K9NU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RS-232 over WiFi
Hi,, Works great for what? That's an Ethernet to Wi-Fi adapter. What's needed is an RS232 to WiFi adapter. AB2TC - Knut Paul A DeFelice wrote I purchased a refurbished NETGEAR WNCE2001-100NAR from Newegg.com. Works great. 73, Paul K9NU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/RS-232-over-WiFi-tp7575742p7575790.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] RS-232 over WiFi
I was thinking at this one http://www.ebay.ca/itm/221236298021?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_2256wt_701 there are cheaper solutions on ebay but I am not sure if can handle RTS and CTS. vy 73 de VE3GNO Daniel From: ab2tc ab...@arrl.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:39:32 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RS-232 over WiFi Hi,, Works great for what? That's an Ethernet to Wi-Fi adapter. What's needed is an RS232 to WiFi adapter. AB2TC - Knut Paul A DeFelice wrote I purchased a refurbished NETGEAR WNCE2001-100NAR from Newegg.com. Works great. 73, Paul K9NU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net/ Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/RS-232-over-WiFi-tp7575742p7575790.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] RS-232 over WiFi
Hi Daniel That's an interesting solution too and cheaper than the WiFi units. Do you know what would be the range using a Lenovo notebook (the adaptor should be OK for 100m according to the spec., but I don't know about the notebook)? 73/OZ4UN Poul-Erik -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] På vegne af VE3GNO Daniel Sendt: 25. juni 2013 15:48 Til: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Emne: Re: [Elecraft] RS-232 over WiFi I was thinking at this one http://www.ebay.ca/itm/221236298021?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_2256wt_701 there are cheaper solutions on ebay but I am not sure if can handle RTS and CTS. vy 73 de VE3GNO Daniel From: ab2tc ab...@arrl.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:39:32 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RS-232 over WiFi Hi,, Works great for what? That's an Ethernet to Wi-Fi adapter. What's needed is an RS232 to WiFi adapter. AB2TC - Knut Paul A DeFelice wrote I purchased a refurbished NETGEAR WNCE2001-100NAR from Newegg.com. Works great. 73, Paul K9NU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net/ Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/RS-232-over-WiFi-tp7575742p7575790.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] RS-232 over WiFi
In my case BT does not work reliably byond 10-15 meters. Still useful for wireless CAT, PTT and CW connection to the radio if it works well. 73, Igor UA9CDC - Original Message - From: Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA) p...@telepost.gl To: VE3GNO Daniel yo3...@yahoo.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 8:04 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RS-232 over WiFi Hi Daniel That's an interesting solution too and cheaper than the WiFi units. Do you know what would be the range using a Lenovo notebook (the adaptor should be OK for 100m according to the spec., but I don't know about the notebook)? 73/OZ4UN Poul-Erik -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] På vegne af VE3GNO Daniel Sendt: 25. juni 2013 15:48 Til: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Emne: Re: [Elecraft] RS-232 over WiFi I was thinking at this one http://www.ebay.ca/itm/221236298021?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_2256wt_701 there are cheaper solutions on ebay but I am not sure if can handle RTS and CTS. vy 73 de VE3GNO Daniel From: ab2tc ab...@arrl.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:39:32 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RS-232 over WiFi Hi,, Works great for what? That's an Ethernet to Wi-Fi adapter. What's needed is an RS232 to WiFi adapter. AB2TC - Knut Paul A DeFelice wrote I purchased a refurbished NETGEAR WNCE2001-100NAR from Newegg.com. Works great. 73, Paul K9NU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net/ Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/RS-232-over-WiFi-tp7575742p7575790.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 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Lost CW decode on P3 SVGA display
Somehow I have lost the bottom portion of the P3 SVGA display on my large monitor. Can someone tell me how to get it back ? The waterfall and spectrum displays are fine... -NF8J - Paul VanOveren 5911 Snow Av Alto, Mi 49302 (616) 868-7149 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RS-232 over WiFi
well, this is a good question, if you are planning to use a pair of this devices one as master and one as a slave with some external omni atennas that you might get maybe 80m or so but only in LINE OF SHIGHT!!!, in normal shack conditions with wires and shields I would say maybe 10m or so. Also important the level of interference in ISM band, the modulation for BT devices is GFSK, DQPSK and DPSK, the good part is the BT protocol is designed to avoid 802.11 b/g/n/ac and can go up to 2485Mhz and at least for NA the upper freq is ch 11- 2462 as central freq so at 30dBc you'll get 2473, so there is some free sectrum room to avoid house interference from wifi equipement (in EU I think can go up to ch 14). The BT BW is 3Mhz as far as I remember plus the protocol is close to FHSS one. However the biggest BT killer are the 2.4Ghz wireless phones, try to avoid this at home (I witched with DECT ones). Having a free of interference spectrum will extend the coverage coz the RSSI on wifi devices is not an absolute value (is a long story with wifi/BT rx calibration) and is enterily based on SNR, if there is an interference the BT device will report a lower RSSI and will decrease the modulation scheme. In my HF shack I had no problems with HF interference (no wonder the spectrum is faar away) consider mounting this gizmos with external antenna in a pair config and do not relay on internal computer BT cardmy two cents vy 73 de VE3GNO Daniel From: Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA) p...@telepost.gl To: VE3GNO Daniel yo3...@yahoo.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:04:59 AM Subject: SV: [Elecraft] RS-232 over WiFi Hi Daniel That's an interesting solution too and cheaper than the WiFi units. Do you know what would be the range using a Lenovo notebook (the adaptor should be OK for 100m according to the spec., but I don't know about the notebook)? 73/OZ4UN Poul-Erik -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] På vegne af VE3GNO Daniel Sendt: 25. juni 2013 15:48 Til: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Emne: Re: [Elecraft] RS-232 over WiFi I was thinking at this one http://www.ebay.ca/itm/221236298021?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_2256wt_701 there are cheaper solutions on ebay but I am not sure if can handle RTS and CTS. vy 73 de VE3GNO Daniel From: ab2tc ab...@arrl.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:39:32 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RS-232 over WiFi Hi,, Works great for what? That's an Ethernet to Wi-Fi adapter. What's needed is an RS232 to WiFi adapter. AB2TC - Knut Paul A DeFelice wrote I purchased a refurbished NETGEAR WNCE2001-100NAR from Newegg.com. Works great. 73, Paul K9NU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net/ Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/RS-232-over-WiFi-tp7575742p7575790.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] Lost CW decode on P3 SVGA display
See p7 of the SVGA Owner/Instruction Manual. 73, matt W6NIA On Tue, 25 Jun 2013 10:23:51 -0400, you wrote: Somehow I have lost the bottom portion of the P3 SVGA display on my large monitor. Can someone tell me how to get it back ? The waterfall and spectrum displays are fine... -NF8J - Paul VanOveren 5911 Snow Av Alto, Mi 49302 (616) 868-7149 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RS-232 over WiFi
If you want something that is designed for rig control over wi-fi, get a Piglet from Pignology. http://pignology.net/piglet/ wunder K6WRU On Jun 25, 2013, at 7:43 AM, VE3GNO Daniel wrote: well, this is a good question, if you are planning to use a pair of this devices one as master and one as a slave with some external omni atennas that you might get maybe 80m or so but only in LINE OF SHIGHT!!!, in normal shack conditions with wires and shields I would say maybe 10m or so. Also important the level of interference in ISM band, the modulation for BT devices is GFSK, DQPSK and DPSK, the good part is the BT protocol is designed to avoid 802.11 b/g/n/ac and can go up to 2485Mhz and at least for NA the upper freq is ch 11- 2462 as central freq so at 30dBc you'll get 2473, so there is some free sectrum room to avoid house interference from wifi equipement (in EU I think can go up to ch 14). The BT BW is 3Mhz as far as I remember plus the protocol is close to FHSS one. However the biggest BT killer are the 2.4Ghz wireless phones, try to avoid this at home (I witched with DECT ones). Having a free of interference spectrum will extend the coverage coz the RSSI on wifi devices is not an absolute value (is a long story with wifi/BT rx calibration) and is enterily based on SNR, if there is an interference the BT device will report a lower RSSI and will decrease the modulation scheme. In my HF shack I had no problems with HF interference (no wonder the spectrum is faar away) consider mounting this gizmos with external antenna in a pair config and do not relay on internal computer BT cardmy two cents vy 73 de VE3GNO Daniel From: Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA) p...@telepost.gl To: VE3GNO Daniel yo3...@yahoo.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:04:59 AM Subject: SV: [Elecraft] RS-232 over WiFi Hi Daniel That's an interesting solution too and cheaper than the WiFi units. Do you know what would be the range using a Lenovo notebook (the adaptor should be OK for 100m according to the spec., but I don't know about the notebook)? 73/OZ4UN Poul-Erik -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] På vegne af VE3GNO Daniel Sendt: 25. juni 2013 15:48 Til: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Emne: Re: [Elecraft] RS-232 over WiFi I was thinking at this one http://www.ebay.ca/itm/221236298021?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_2256wt_701 there are cheaper solutions on ebay but I am not sure if can handle RTS and CTS. vy 73 de VE3GNO Daniel From: ab2tc ab...@arrl.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:39:32 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RS-232 over WiFi Hi,, Works great for what? That's an Ethernet to Wi-Fi adapter. What's needed is an RS232 to WiFi adapter. AB2TC - Knut Paul A DeFelice wrote I purchased a refurbished NETGEAR WNCE2001-100NAR from Newegg.com. Works great. 73, Paul K9NU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Bootup sequence?
When booting up my PC connected to the K3 it keys the TX several times during the bootup sequence, I imagine when initialising the various comports. I need to power up the K3 first before PC boot as I have added LP Bridge to my PC auto start program list and it wants to see the K3 to enable the connect port. Is there a way to auto inhibit TX keying during PC bootup ( eg. placing the TX into TEST mode)? I believe there must be a way but can't find it as yet. Thanks, 73 F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Bootup sequence?
If you are using DTR and/or RTS for PTT or keying, that will happen as the OS tests the serial ports. If you do not need that keying, turn it off in the K3 menu. If you do need it, I would suggest putting a DB-9 A/B switch in the serial line. Turn it to break the connection to the K3 during the PC bootup cycle. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/25/2013 11:16 AM, F5vjc wrote: When booting up my PC connected to the K3 it keys the TX several times during the bootup sequence, I imagine when initialising the various comports. I need to power up the K3 first before PC boot as I have added LP Bridge to my PC auto start program list and it wants to see the K3 to enable the connect port. Is there a way to auto inhibit TX keying during PC bootup ( eg. placing the TX into TEST mode)? I believe there must be a way but can't find it as yet. Thanks, 73 F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Bootup sequence?
I've been using TX TEST for this purpose. Your K3 is probably set up to use DTR or RTS for keying. When the USB enumerator starts up, the first thing it does is reset all the hubs and endpoints, and this causes the serial adapter's DTR/RTS to become asserted, keying the K3. USB may be reset several times, resulting in TX cycles to match. The only other way of preventing this (that I know of) is to unplug the serial line at the adapter. This shouln't happen on a regular COM port, one that's integrated into the computer. I believe it will *always* happen if there's a USB/serial adapter in line. 73, matt W6NIA On Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:16:16 +0200, you wrote: When booting up my PC connected to the K3 it keys the TX several times during the bootup sequence, I imagine when initialising the various comports. I need to power up the K3 first before PC boot as I have added LP Bridge to my PC auto start program list and it wants to see the K3 to enable the connect port. Is there a way to auto inhibit TX keying during PC bootup ( eg. placing the TX into TEST mode)? I believe there must be a way but can't find it as yet. Thanks, 73 F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Bootup sequence?
The other thing you can do is to go into the CW WGHT menu, tap the 4 key and select VOX AUTOOFF. This turns VOX off when you turn the radio off and so the PC won't key the radio while it (the PC) is booting up. You have to push VOX to turn it back on, which is a bit of a pain, but I put a message in the banner message telling me to do this. This only works if you turn the K3 off and then back on before booting up the PC. Cheers and 73, Fred Fred Cady www.ke7x.com fcady at ieee dot org -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:28 AM To: F5vjc Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bootup sequence? If you are using DTR and/or RTS for PTT or keying, that will happen as the OS tests the serial ports. If you do not need that keying, turn it off in the K3 menu. If you do need it, I would suggest putting a DB-9 A/B switch in the serial line. Turn it to break the connection to the K3 during the PC bootup cycle. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/25/2013 11:16 AM, F5vjc wrote: When booting up my PC connected to the K3 it keys the TX several times during the bootup sequence, I imagine when initialising the various comports. I need to power up the K3 first before PC boot as I have added LP Bridge to my PC auto start program list and it wants to see the K3 to enable the connect port. Is there a way to auto inhibit TX keying during PC bootup ( eg. placing the TX into TEST mode)? I believe there must be a way but can't find it as yet. Thanks, 73 F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Bootup sequence?
Hi Deni, This happens for me whenever I open WriteLog. I just switch my external antenna switch to the dummy load first. It transmits for a second but I don't care because it's transmitting into the dummy load. I don't like to use Test Mode because I forget to go back to live mode. I never forget to switch back to the antenna because I don't hear any stations when I'm on the dummy load. 73, Mike K2MK Deni F5VJC wrote When booting up my PC connected to the K3 it keys the TX several times during the bootup sequence, I imagine when initialising the various comports. I need to power up the K3 first before PC boot as I have added LP Bridge to my PC auto start program list and it wants to see the K3 to enable the connect port. Is there a way to auto inhibit TX keying during PC bootup ( eg. placing the TX into TEST mode)? I believe there must be a way but can't find it as yet. Thanks, 73 F5VJC -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Bootup-sequence-tp7575797p7575801.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 Bootup sequence?
It happens on my computer, with a real COM port. I used DTR keying and allowed the N1MM contest logger to generate CW for years, but finally gave up and got a Winkey USB device. I am happy I did -- the CW is cleaner, and I don't have to worry about accidentally keying the transmitter on boot-up. On 6/25/2013 8:30 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote: I've been using TX TEST for this purpose. Your K3 is probably set up to use DTR or RTS for keying. When the USB enumerator starts up, the first thing it does is reset all the hubs and endpoints, and this causes the serial adapter's DTR/RTS to become asserted, keying the K3. USB may be reset several times, resulting in TX cycles to match. The only other way of preventing this (that I know of) is to unplug the serial line at the adapter. This shouln't happen on a regular COM port, one that's integrated into the computer. I believe it will *always* happen if there's a USB/serial adapter in line. 73, matt W6NIA On Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:16:16 +0200, you wrote: When booting up my PC connected to the K3 it keys the TX several times during the bootup sequence, I imagine when initialising the various comports. I need to power up the K3 first before PC boot as I have added LP Bridge to my PC auto start program list and it wants to see the K3 to enable the connect port. Is there a way to auto inhibit TX keying during PC bootup ( eg. placing the TX into TEST mode)? I believe there must be a way but can't find it as yet. Thanks, 73 F5VJC __ -- Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bootup sequence?
Thanks to all who responded. Fred has the answer for me, select VOX AUTOOFF (I actually thought I had this mode selected but apparently not) Anyway this works great, thanks Fred. If you forget VOX is in AUTOOFF the first CW key press gives a reminder in VFO B, VFO=OFF, but not subsequent key presses only the first. This is is fine for me. 73 All, Deni F5VJC On 25 June 2013 17:38, Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu wrote: The other thing you can do is to go into the CW WGHT menu, tap the 4 key and select VOX AUTOOFF. This turns VOX off when you turn the radio off and so the PC won't key the radio while it (the PC) is booting up. You have to push VOX to turn it back on, which is a bit of a pain, but I put a message in the banner message telling me to do this. This only works if you turn the K3 off and then back on before booting up the PC. Cheers and 73, Fred Fred Cady www.ke7x.com fcady at ieee dot org -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:28 AM To: F5vjc Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bootup sequence? If you are using DTR and/or RTS for PTT or keying, that will happen as the OS tests the serial ports. If you do not need that keying, turn it off in the K3 menu. If you do need it, I would suggest putting a DB-9 A/B switch in the serial line. Turn it to break the connection to the K3 during the PC bootup cycle. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/25/2013 11:16 AM, F5vjc wrote: When booting up my PC connected to the K3 it keys the TX several times during the bootup sequence, I imagine when initialising the various comports. I need to power up the K3 first before PC boot as I have added LP Bridge to my PC auto start program list and it wants to see the K3 to enable the connect port. Is there a way to auto inhibit TX keying during PC bootup ( eg. placing the TX into TEST mode)? I believe there must be a way but can't find it as yet. Thanks, 73 F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Bootup sequence?
The selection to which Fred refers was added by Wayne to the K3 menu at my request on the grounds that, as originally designed, the K3 could start transmitting at full power to the surprise of someone who innocently turned a computer ON while it was attached to a K3 and that, to me, was a safety issue. My suggestion was based on my first use of K3 #95 at a Field Day where that exact situation occurred. Fortunately no test equipment was fried nor did the radio transmit into an un-terminated RF output or cause difficulties to the folks who were connecting the antenna at that point in time. Maybe it's my aerospace background but to me, a transmitter should not transmit unless one specifically and consciously and knowledgeably commands it to transmit by making some sort of enabling selection on the transmitter :) I always smile a little when I hear the distinct sequence of K3 keying tones while tuning around on HF. Another K3 is on the air! 73, Gary VE1RGB -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Cady, Fred Sent: June-25-13 12:39 PM To: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bootup sequence? The other thing you can do is to go into the CW WGHT menu, tap the 4 key and select VOX AUTOOFF. This turns VOX off when you turn the radio off and so the PC won't key the radio while it (the PC) is booting up. You have to push VOX to turn it back on, which is a bit of a pain, but I put a message in the banner message telling me to do this. This only works if you turn the K3 off and then back on before booting up the PC. Cheers and 73, Fred Fred Cady www.ke7x.com fcady at ieee dot org -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:28 AM To: F5vjc Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bootup sequence? If you are using DTR and/or RTS for PTT or keying, that will happen as the OS tests the serial ports. If you do not need that keying, turn it off in the K3 menu. If you do need it, I would suggest putting a DB-9 A/B switch in the serial line. Turn it to break the connection to the K3 during the PC bootup cycle. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/25/2013 11:16 AM, F5vjc wrote: When booting up my PC connected to the K3 it keys the TX several times during the bootup sequence, I imagine when initialising the various comports. I need to power up the K3 first before PC boot as I have added LP Bridge to my PC auto start program list and it wants to see the K3 to enable the connect port. Is there a way to auto inhibit TX keying during PC bootup ( eg. placing the TX into TEST mode)? I believe there must be a way but can't find it as yet. Thanks, 73 F5VJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RS-232 over WiFi
I am concerned about the reliability of BT for RS-232. My new 2014 Jeep has BT in the entertainment center and it drops data during songs from my iPhone and Pandora apps with the iPhone about 2 feet from the entertainment console. I'm thinking that these holes in the music audio may be due to a faulty BT module in the Jeep's audio system. I've never really used BT before now. Do most of you find the BT connection reliable enough (sans obvious interference) to pass RS-232 accurately from my PC to the K3? 73, Terry, W0FM St. Louis, MO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 + RigExpert TI5 + RUMLOG/RUMPED
Dear friends, Please, I´m looking for friends with the config above. The winkey and CAT are ok, but I´m still have some problems with PTT (SSB) and digital config. Best Regards -- Ricardo Rodrigues - PY2PT/3D2PT py2pt.bra...@gmail.com http://www.py2pt.com @ricrodrigues TO2FH (Mayotte Island - 2011) team member 8R1PY team member (2012) T30PY/T30SIX team member (2012) http://www.mdxc.org/t30py http://www.facebook.com/t30py @t30py __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RS-232 over WiFi
Appologize for SNR with this side wireless protocols, very much away from our primary subject, the problems withn BT devices and IPhones is quite well known and is not caused by interference but by bugs in protocol implementation on both ends, (IPh and 2014 Jeep BT device). If you'll sniff the air with a BT sniffer you can easy see what is the rootcause. Speaking abt Apple and wifi/bt bugs, in the last 2-3 years a huge number of cross-compatibility problems occured in the market, some fixed some never addressed, the latest one (few days ago) is with wifi on new macbook air, try to keep updated both devices with latest fw or use another handset (I assume you'll not willing to change your car, is cheaper to change the handset loool). This is consumer market, is waay different as business model than Elecraft business model, in a year or so any consumer device will be obsolate anyway so nobody cares too much abt bugfixing. vy 73 de VE3GNO Daniel From: Terry Schieler w...@swbell.net To: 'VE3GNO Daniel' yo3...@yahoo.com; 'Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA)' p...@telepost.gl; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 1:03:20 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] RS-232 over WiFi I am concerned about the reliability of BT for RS-232. My new 2014 Jeep has BT in the entertainment center and it drops data during songs from my iPhone and Pandora apps with the iPhone about 2 feet from the entertainment console. I'm thinking that these holes in the music audio may be due to a faulty BT module in the Jeep's audio system. I've never really used BT before now. Do most of you find the BT connection reliable enough (sans obvious interference) to pass RS-232 accurately from my PC to the K3? 73, Terry, W0FM St. Louis, MO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 and Ten Tec
Roger, I considered an Omni VII or the K3. The K3 won out for me because it was so modular that I could add to it as I grew my interests. I don't find the menu system a problem because I rarely go that deep into it. If you're not computer friendly, the K3 may not be your cup of tea. Over all, I hear stuff I couldn't hear before and its flexibility is amazing. As a friend said, you can change everything but the size of the box. I've had it about six months and I'm still learning things about the radio. Elecraft Tech support is the best I have seen in the field. 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 Richard Fjeld Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 10:18 AM To: Rip R; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft and Ten Tec Roger, I went through the same decision process as you a few years ago. I had a Ten-Tec at the time. I bought my K3 kit sight unseen. As for the radio, I can't imagine anything better that my ears would notice. (I use a CM500 headset/boom mike.) I bought the 8-pole filters to give it the steepest skirts. I bought a few extras, but I did not stuff it full. I find the K3 QSK is excellent if you are wondering. Pretty much, everything about CW is user tailored. The CWT feature is great. I find operating conveniences are excellent. The chassis size has been fine for me. As for the menu question, it gives me no trouble, and using a menu is seldom needed. IMHO, the menu system is easy to use, and affords versatility to the radio. Your decision should include the future possibility of adding a P3 pan adapter. It adds flexibility and control to operating. Even if you only ragchew, it will show interference on the band and is a valuable aid for trouble shooting. All things are relative. I recommend you consider your vision if your plans are to build a kit. Dick, n0ce - Original Message - From: Rip R To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2013 6:30 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft and Ten Tec It is time for a new rig; actually my first new rig in many years since I typically buy a used rig from someone. I own both Elecraft and Ten Tec; K-1 and Omni 6 among others. The choice I am working on now is that of either the K-3 or the Eagle. The K-3 with one filter for CW will be more expensive than the Eagle with one filter (not by much) and of course the Eagle is not a kit. I operate mostly CW for rag chew, occasional contest, and DX. I do not think that I need all the options shown on the Elecraft website order form. I have never seen a K-3 up close, but I am concerned about the menu that some say takes a lot of getting used to. So several questions: is the menu concern not really an issue (?) or is it ; do I need anything else in the way of options (I have a good ATU) (?); and does the physical size of the control face pose a problem in your opinion. Please feel free to reply directly offline since I am sure the list has heard these questions many times. I would like to hear from you. 73s Roger W7RIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RS-232 over WiFi
http://greenheronengineering.com/GHE_Overview.php? On 6/25/13, Terry Schieler w...@swbell.net wrote: I am concerned about the reliability of BT for RS-232. My new 2014 Jeep has BT in the entertainment center and it drops data during songs from my iPhone and Pandora apps with the iPhone about 2 feet from the entertainment console. I'm thinking that these holes in the music audio may be due to a faulty BT module in the Jeep's audio system. I've never really used BT before now. Do most of you find the BT connection reliable enough (sans obvious interference) to pass RS-232 accurately from my PC to the K3? 73, Terry, W0FM St. Louis, MO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Bootup sequence?
One other way to prevent the K3 from transmitting (it will still key but with no RF output). Apply 5v to pin-7 of the ACC after placing TX INH set to HI in the CONFIG menu. Remove the 5v and the radio will function normally. http://www.kl7uw.com/TX-INHIBIT.htm shows how to use inhibit on VHF bands but not on HF. A simple modification could be done where the relay is replaced by a toggle switch and eliminate the transistor and BAND and DIGOUT circuitry. The voltage regulator, 1K resistor, and diode are not needed and can be replaced with a 2.2K to 10K resistor (K3 manual, page 19) connected to 12v thru a toggle switch. I just boot my computer before powering up the K3 (I am not using the LP Bridge). 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com dubus...@gmail.com Kits made by KL7UW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 and Ten Tec
Guys, The comparison made is interesting and I understand the simple rig versus the higher performance rig. The real comparison is the K3 and Orion II and the K3 wins this comparison. I own both rigs. 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K5HM Sent: 25 June 2013 17:43 To: 'Richard Fjeld'; 'Rip R'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft and Ten Tec Roger, I considered an Omni VII or the K3. The K3 won out for me because it was so modular that I could add to it as I grew my interests. I don't find the menu system a problem because I rarely go that deep into it. If you're not computer friendly, the K3 may not be your cup of tea. Over all, I hear stuff I couldn't hear before and its flexibility is amazing. As a friend said, you can change everything but the size of the box. I've had it about six months and I'm still learning things about the radio. Elecraft Tech support is the best I have seen in the field. 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 Richard Fjeld Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 10:18 AM To: Rip R; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft and Ten Tec Roger, I went through the same decision process as you a few years ago. I had a Ten-Tec at the time. I bought my K3 kit sight unseen. As for the radio, I can't imagine anything better that my ears would notice. (I use a CM500 headset/boom mike.) I bought the 8-pole filters to give it the steepest skirts. I bought a few extras, but I did not stuff it full. I find the K3 QSK is excellent if you are wondering. Pretty much, everything about CW is user tailored. The CWT feature is great. I find operating conveniences are excellent. The chassis size has been fine for me. As for the menu question, it gives me no trouble, and using a menu is seldom needed. IMHO, the menu system is easy to use, and affords versatility to the radio. Your decision should include the future possibility of adding a P3 pan adapter. It adds flexibility and control to operating. Even if you only ragchew, it will show interference on the band and is a valuable aid for trouble shooting. All things are relative. I recommend you consider your vision if your plans are to build a kit. Dick, n0ce - Original Message - From: Rip R To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2013 6:30 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft and Ten Tec It is time for a new rig; actually my first new rig in many years since I typically buy a used rig from someone. I own both Elecraft and Ten Tec; K-1 and Omni 6 among others. The choice I am working on now is that of either the K-3 or the Eagle. The K-3 with one filter for CW will be more expensive than the Eagle with one filter (not by much) and of course the Eagle is not a kit. I operate mostly CW for rag chew, occasional contest, and DX. I do not think that I need all the options shown on the Elecraft website order form. I have never seen a K-3 up close, but I am concerned about the menu that some say takes a lot of getting used to. So several questions: is the menu concern not really an issue (?) or is it ; do I need anything else in the way of options (I have a good ATU) (?); and does the physical size of the control face pose a problem in your opinion. Please feel free to reply directly offline since I am sure the list has heard these questions many times. I would like to hear from you. 73s Roger W7RIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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:
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and Rocky 3.7
Thanks for all the information and help Thank-you Don W3FPR, Nick N3WG and Dick N0CE. I used your advice and ordered a Griffin iMac. I also ordered the iPad camera kit ic5331zm. I got a bonus going this way as I can use the pan-adaptor while I am camping on my iPad as well as at home on my Toshiba lap top. Thanks again I am please with your help and consider this thread closed. 73 Ken W0CZ w...@i29.net Sent from my iPad On Jun 24, 2013, at 9:24 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Ken, Since the KX3 I/Q bandwidth is limited to something like 48kHz, you do not need an exotic soundcard which will give you a 192 kHz span, most external soundcards will do the job just fine. The Creative X-Fi soundcard is available at a modest price, and will do a 192 kHz span should you need it, but there may be other less costly options that I am not aware of. The X-Fi can be modified with a couple of added capacitors to reduce the noise level - Google for the mod information. The biggest consideration for use with the KX3 RX I/Q output is the noise level rather than the bandwidth of the soundcard. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/24/2013 10:11 PM, Kenneth A Christiansen wrote: Hi Don You answered and confirmed my suspicion. I suspect since I have a new Elecraft cable and the sound card only has the MIKE input that it is MONO. Do you know of a USB sound card that you will work? I would rather by something good that I know will work than spend money on something cheap that may not. I have got my use out of this sound card on digital ham programs. Sent from my iPad On Jun 24, 2013, at 8:51 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Ken, Are you getting a signal to the soundcard from both the I and Q channels? What you are seeing is normal of only one channel is fed to the soundcard. In other words, check your cables. Plug in the left channel only into the soundcard and see if you have a signal present, then do the same with the right channel. It may be a cabling problem, or your sound adapter may have only mono input. Many external soundcards have mono input when the mic input is selected, but may (or may not) when the Line In is selected - I/Q decoding requires stereo soundcard input - if the input is mono, you will see exactly the condition you report. 73, Don W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] blinking NB indicator
Can someone tell me why the NB has begun blinking on my K3 main read out when I have the noise blanker engaged? Tnx Todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] blinking NB indicator
Thanks Dave and everyone else. The answer was right in front of my nose! 73 todd WB2ZAB On Jun 25, 2013, at 3:58 PM, dave ho13d...@gmail.com wrote: See manual . . . noise blanker section . . . page 25 . . . 73 de dave ab9ca/4 On 6/25/13 2:53 PM, todd ruby wrote: Can someone tell me why the NB has begun blinking on my K3 main read out when I have the noise blanker engaged? Tnx Todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Thought about the kx3 cables
I bought the kx3 cable kit and was hooking it only to find out I did it wrong because of the color coding. I think its time to change the color coding on the pc ends. the right angle ends are fine. but the pc ends lead you down a wrong path as you connect the speaker out to the mic in on the pc . so it should be green on the radio end and red on the pc end and marked as min in. same goes for the speaker out to mic in on the radio. I think this would stop people from connecting them wrong ... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Sell or Swap Alpha 87a
Hi, For Sale or swap Alpha 87A amplifier with a couple of spare tubes in the price of basic K3 + KPA500! Contact me out of list. Sorry for out of topic! .. regards, Gordan - E72X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] blinking NB indicator
What was it telling you? I don't have a manual in front of me. 73, Bob AC2FA Sent from my iPad (sig stolen from QO) On Jun 25, 2013, at 16:06, todd ruby t...@ruby-wine.com wrote: Thanks Dave and everyone else. The answer was right in front of my nose! 73 todd WB2ZAB On Jun 25, 2013, at 3:58 PM, dave ho13d...@gmail.com wrote: See manual . . . noise blanker section . . . page 25 . . . 73 de dave ab9ca/4 On 6/25/13 2:53 PM, todd ruby wrote: Can someone tell me why the NB has begun blinking on my K3 main read out when I have the noise blanker engaged? Tnx Todd WB2ZAB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] USB sound card for KX3 I/Q
I'm considering what USB sound card to use for KX3 I/Q, for spectrum display. Interested in any recommendations. Anyone tried using Signalink USB? Thanks, Chris VK2ACD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Win4K3Suite is now available for download
Win4K3Suite is an integrated control program for the Elecraft K3, KPA500, KAT500 and the P3 Panadapter, which supports full remote operation and streaming video for the P3. You can see it in operation here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Api2nomzg3U Please visit the site for more information@ WWW.VA2FSQ.COM I'd like to thank everyone on the list that helped me during the beta testing in particular Harlan Sherriff (NC3C) and Mike Foerster (W0IH), and for lots of helpful suggestions. A special thanks goes to the staff at Elecraft for all their helpful advice. Best regards, Tom VA2FSQ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Win4K3Suite-is-now-available-for-download-tp7575819.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] USB sound card for KX3 I/Q
Chris, There is no sense even trying the SignaLink for that purpose. You need a stereo soundcard, the SignaLink is mono (at least on the outside of the box, I am certain the sound IC is stereo, but it is just not wired) See posts from yesterday for information about soundcards for that use.. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/25/2013 4:23 PM, Chris Meagher wrote: I'm considering what USB sound card to use for KX3 I/Q, for spectrum display. Interested in any recommendations. Anyone tried using Signalink USB? Thanks, Chris VK2ACD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Boost Buck 13.8 V Regulator
Hi Phil, I've seen similar approaches for regulating the heater voltage a vintage Russian military tube receiver. There's a series resistor in the circuit that's connected when the batteries are fresh-charged, and this resistor is bypassed with a switch when the battery voltage falls inside the normal operating range of the tube heater (there's an embedded volt-meter in the tube received for visual check, just like there's such menu in the KX3). This method is less power efficient than when using a modern SMPS, but it's very low-tech and reliable (simpler systems have less and usually more obvious failure modes). 73, Nikolay // LZ1NRD - Цитат от Phil Debbie Salas (dpsa...@tx.rr.com), на 13.05.2013 в 14:45 - I put two 1N5400 diodes in series with each other (these are 3-amp diodes). The diodes are physically side-by-side, with the leads connected in series to keep the assembly small. This all fits nicely between two PowerPole connectors and has a piece of heat-shrink over it. When connected between my 4S2P LiPo battery (16.8VDC fully charged), I get 14.8VDC on receive, and 14.2V with 2.2 amps on transmit at 10 watts. When the receive voltage drops to 13V (as monitored on the KX3), I unplug the diode assembly. Maybe it is not elegant. But it is cheap, works great, and doesn’t generate any hash. Phil – AD5X - Mail.BG: Безплатен e-mail адрес. Най-добрите характеристики на българския пазар - 20 GB пощенска кутия, 1 GB прикрепен файл, безплатен POP3, мобилна версия, SMS известяване и други. http://mail.bg __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] blinking NB indicator
The NB icon will flash slowly if the I.F. blanker setting is too high for the present signal conditions. If this happens, use a lower setting. Yeah, it's frustrating when the answers are truncated or the original question is not included, Hi! 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob-AC2FA Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 1:17 PM To: todd ruby; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] blinking NB indicator What was it telling you? I don't have a manual in front of me. 73, Bob AC2FA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 and Rocky 3.7
Forgot to mention that Rocky only supports up to 96 kHz. Mark KE6BB From: Mark Petiford rv6am...@yahoo.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 1:20 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and Rocky 3.7 Re: ...KX3 I/Q bandwidth is limited to something like 48kHz... It is actually 192 kHz wide per the Owner's Manual, Page 26: Set the correct sampling rate...192kHz sampling will yield a display of about +/- 96 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] USB sound card for KX3 I/Q
Chris Mine works great with the new hookup for the KX3 they just released on all digital modes. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chris Meagher Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 3:23 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] USB sound card for KX3 I/Q I'm considering what USB sound card to use for KX3 I/Q, for spectrum display. Interested in any recommendations. Anyone tried using Signalink USB? Thanks, Chris VK2ACD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3199/5939 - Release Date: 06/25/13 __ 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] K3 Bootup sequence?
If you do this, make sure that when you remove the 5v pin 7 is either grounded directly or via a resistor. if you let it float, it may inhibit output in that condition. Yes, I see that Ed didn't do that in his schematic -- maybe it's rig-dependent, but I've had this problem. On 6/25/2013 10:46 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: One other way to prevent the K3 from transmitting (it will still key but with no RF output). Apply 5v to pin-7 of the ACC after placing TX INH set to HI in the CONFIG menu. Remove the 5v and the radio will function normally. http://www.kl7uw.com/TX-INHIBIT.htm shows how to use inhibit on VHF bands but not on HF. A simple modification could be done where the relay is replaced by a toggle switch and eliminate the transistor and BAND and DIGOUT circuitry. The voltage regulator, 1K resistor, and diode are not needed and can be replaced with a 2.2K to 10K resistor (K3 manual, page 19) connected to 12v thru a toggle switch. I just boot my computer before powering up the K3 (I am not using the LP Bridge). 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com dubus...@gmail.com Kits made by KL7UW -- Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] USB sound card for KX3 I/Q
A sound card for digital modes is mono and and bandwidth 10 Khz or so. For I-Q data processing for spectrum display, stereo is required and much greater bandwidth. Signal link USB is not usable for I-Q data. About anything will work for digital modes. 73 - Mike WA8BXN ---Original Message--- From: Fred Smith Date: 6/25/2013 7:02:46 PM To: 'Chris Meagher'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB sound card for KX3 I/Q Chris Mine works great with the new hookup for the KX3 they just released on all digital modes. 73, 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] Elecraft and Ten Tec
Thank you very much to all those hams who replied to by post regarding a buying decision for either the Elecraft K3 or the Ten Tec Eagle. There are too many to list by call, especially so to the off- emails on this subject; every email had a wealth of good ideas and recommendations. I also posted the same question to the Ten Tec list and those hams responded in kind. I pulled the trigger this evening by calling Elecraft and after a brief conversation with Dave and Anna, I ordered a K3. Thanks again and 73s Roger Rippy W7RIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] What is status on tuning noise on KX3?
Hi Paul, As we speak, we're testing an experimental hardware fix that appears to be very effective, eliminating the need for RX NR and/or RX SHFT in most cases. If you'd like to try this change, please email customer support and we'll send you the instructions. It involves a minor modification to the KXFL3 module. Thanks, Wayne N6KR Paul k7...@quickdata.com wrote: I googled KX3 Tuning Noise and saw a few reports in late 2012. There was a comment in very early release notes that it would be fixed. I just updated the firmware to 1.50 and it is still there. There were some work-arounds suggested in late 2012, but not without cost - that is, invoking the workaround disable some other features (dual watch). Did I miss a step or is there a fix that doesn't result in disabling other features? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Thought about the kx3 cables
I don't see the problem - the colors are consistent with the typical computer soundcard jack coloring. The Green connects between the KX3 Mic input to the PC Line out (or speaker) jack which is typically colored green. The Red connects between the KX3 Phones jack to the PC MIC (or line in) jack which is typically red (or pink) - OK, the Line In is blue, but you cannot satisfy all conditions, blue is not used on the cable set. Can you explain why you think the coloring should be changed - the KX3 has no color on the jacks. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/25/2013 4:08 PM, Richard Neese wrote: I bought the kx3 cable kit and was hooking it only to find out I did it wrong because of the color coding. I think its time to change the color coding on the pc ends. the right angle ends are fine. but the pc ends lead you down a wrong path as you connect the speaker out to the mic in on the pc . so it should be green on the radio end and red on the pc end and marked as min in. same goes for the speaker out to mic in on the radio. I think this would stop people from connecting them wrong ... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Upgrading K2
Don, - sounds like I'm in good shape and have no excuse for not getting the soldering iron out - thanks for the reply John N2YC On Jun 23, 2013, at 2:53 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: John, All K2s above SN 4060 have all the upgrades installed. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/23/2013 1:52 PM, John Mahon wrote: Hello, - I have the basic K2 12 watt rig, serial number 5949 - must I do any upgrading to it before I add the KPA100 or KAT100-1/2? - thanks John, N2YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 SDR/IQ
Howdy K3' people: I have an SDR/IQ. I also have three Elecraft transverters. When I connect a BNC to the BNC-RX T chain, and I tune Spectravue to 28.07 and the 6m xv50 transverter is on, I am looking at the area around 50.070 .. I can look for beacons and Sporadic-E openings. Nothing new. However, the other day, I suspected the xv50 transverter to on the Fritz. So I switched to the internal 6m Rx/Tx section. Made some contacts. So now I want to once again look for 6m Beacons down below 50.080 . My only option seems to be the IF BNC output. I connected there and tried to set Spectravue for 8.215; 10.0; 28.0 and still see nothing from 6m. I even tried to set it at 50.10, to no avail. So how do yu set it up to watch lower end of 6m on the K3, without using a transverter? thanks -- 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] K3 SDR/IQ
So how do yu set it up to watch lower end of 6m on the K3, without using a transverter? Connect SDR-IQ to the IF Out jack (not the RX Ant) and tune SpectraVue to 8.125 MHz manually *or* in SV's ExtRadio Setup Select the K3 and uncheck HF Tracking Mode. Note: If you want to use the frequency tracking tied to the IF, you will need some kind of serial splitter to share the K3 serial port. For more information see the SpectraVue Help file section 4.2, page 59 and page 58 IF Tracking. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 6/25/2013 9:55 PM, KD7YZ Bob wrote: Howdy K3' people: I have an SDR/IQ. I also have three Elecraft transverters. When I connect a BNC to the BNC-RX T chain, and I tune Spectravue to 28.07 and the 6m xv50 transverter is on, I am looking at the area around 50.070 .. I can look for beacons and Sporadic-E openings. Nothing new. However, the other day, I suspected the xv50 transverter to on the Fritz. So I switched to the internal 6m Rx/Tx section. Made some contacts. So now I want to once again look for 6m Beacons down below 50.080 . My only option seems to be the IF BNC output. I connected there and tried to set Spectravue for 8.215; 10.0; 28.0 and still see nothing from 6m. I even tried to set it at 50.10, to no avail. So how do yu set it up to watch lower end of 6m on the K3, without using a transverter? thanks __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] On the horns of a dilemma - upgrade K3 to 100w or buy KXPA100+ATU?
Thanks, guys, for all of the helpful suggestions to my dilemma! I have decided to upgrade the K3 to 100w for the time being. As one person pointed out, that will make it more interesting to a prospective buyer, when that time comes. If, in the future, I see that I'd like to have 100w for one or more of the other QRP radios, I'm sure that the KXPA100+ATU will be readily available from stock. 73 de Jim - AD6CW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - buy without KXAT3?
I have to say I have actually matched a mop bucket with my kx3 with internal tuner! :) It is bar none the best tuner I have used. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-buy-without-KXAT3-tp7573885p7575833.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - buy without KXAT3?
This evening I added a gator clip equipped chunk of line to the KX, and had it grab hold of the downspout on the gutter, and about 50 feet of line spread over the ground End result: could get a 1.1:1 match on 40 and 20.. 10, 1.5:1... 160 wouldn't tume effectivly. Then again, it is about 100 feet to 120 feet of gutter, which is a tad off for 160 meters The results: tried to get into a SSB conversation, but was apparently drowed out by the guys running 1kw... but who cares.. I'll make a contact one of these days... KK4QDZ - Now with Extra Class Priv's, and a tiny KX3 to enjoy them! From: kg4olw j...@techinvasion.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 11:08 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - buy without KXAT3? I have to say I have actually matched a mop bucket with my kx3 with internal tuner! :) It is bar none the best tuner I have used. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-buy-without-KXAT3-tp7573885p7575833.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] P3/SVGA
Anyone know the ETA of the upgrade for SVGA decoding of RTTY? 73 Joe K2UF With enough THRUST pig fly just fine. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - buy without KXAT3?
kg4olw wrote I have to say I have actually matched a mop bucket with my kx3 with internal tuner! :) It is bar none the best tuner I have used. Haven't tried a mop bucket, but my KX3 matched my 17/15 meter doublet on 6 meters and I made 6 contacts and 5 states this past Sunday during FD in about a half hour at 5 watts. Now, I gotta get a six meter antenna up. 73, NC5G -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-buy-without-KXAT3-tp7573885p7575836.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
