[Elecraft] FS: matched pair of 200Hz filters - Europe
Matched *pair* of KFL3A-200 filters for sale. 80€ plus postage. 73, Pete Connors, F5VNB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-matched-pair-of-200Hz-filters-Europe-tp7578442.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] K2 audio output low after upgrades
Greetings list, I've been assisting my partner Chloe M0GEJ with some upgrades to her K2 (s/n 5484) and we've come a bit unstuck. It's a base K2 with SSB, 160m and the KAF2. She has added the internal ATU and the 60M module. She also had to replace a faulty headphone jack on the front panel as it had gone u/s. When re-assembled we noticed the audio output level is significantly down on what it was before. The CW side-tone level is unaffected. Both the speaker and phone jack are affected. The audio level at maximum volume setting is just below normal levels required in headphonesand not very loud for internal speaker use. What we have tried: - Full receive and transmit alignment: signals are received well and showing good strength on the s-meter, both off-air and from my signal generator. - RF Gain set to Max - Checked RANT selection - Checked R1 (AGC Threshold setting) - Measured the 5V and 8V lines - Replaced U9 (LM380N-08) on the main board in case the old damaged headphone jack had caused damage. I've had a look at Google and not turned up much that has been of much further help. Wonder if this has happened to anyone else before? Any pointers appreciated. If replying to the reflector please copy direct to my email address as I may miss responses in the daily digest. Many thanks, Iain M0PCB Chloe M0GEJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] FS: matched pair of 200Hz filters - Europe
Filters sold. 73, Pete Connors F5VNB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-matched-pair-of-200Hz-filters-Europe-tp7578442p7578444.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 - using Clear Speech Speaker
Keith, I have been using a Clear Speech AND an SGC ADSP simultaneously with a fixed K3 at my home base for several years. Basically, I leave it on 'ALL THE TIME'. It reduces 'ear fatigue' from extraneous noise and makes the whole experience inviting to have long casual 'rag chews' even between continents. Whenever I turn off the extra signal processing to reset the K3 settings to best performance, I inevitably turn it back on again, because the difference is so dramatic. Strong signals sound like local FM and weak signals are sometimes readable with the outboard DSP, while impossible without it. Good luck on whatever you decide to do. Jerry (N4TSC) -Original Message- From: kb9...@wi.rr.com Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 23:23 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - using Clear Speech Speaker I have used the Gap Hear It and SGC ADSP2 speakers, which are very similar, and they have their advantages. I prefer the SGC because of it's ease of switching between 0db, -13db or -26db noise reduction with a single switch. I use the SGC on 6M, when I want to monitor 50.125 USB continuously. I put it in the -26dB mode and all the static is gone, so I just wait for voices to show up. Unfortunately it makes everything sound like water dripping, which can be a little annoying. The GAP is either on or off, and you are constaly messing with the switches on the back of it to change the level. Generally the DSP speakers have a slight delay, which can be a problem. Every time you switch from transmit to receive, the DSP speaker has to relearn its parameters, so the first 1/2 second or so is without DSP. It is amazing how often this is the other call you are trying to pick out, which is obliterated by the initial switch-over noise. I have a K3, and have not found it's DSP to be particulary useful. Usually by the time I need to use the NR on the K3, the signal I am listening to is too far gone for it to really help much. Keith KB9WMJ - Original Message - From: Bill b...@w2blc.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 8:05 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - using Clear Speech Speaker Is anyone using the West Mountain Clear Speech Noise Reduction Speaker with their K3? If so, how do you like and what does it do for you that the K3 does not? Thanks, 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
[Elecraft] K3-100 / P3 Combo For Sale
I have posted my K3/P3 rig for sale at the following link: http://www.eham.net/classifieds/detail/416960 Rig works flawlessly and is in excellent cosmetic condition. 73, Gary/W5ETJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - using Clear Speech Speaker
I wasn't the one asking the question. I was only responding with my insight. I also listen with the SGC ADSP2 speaker, but I do not find it very useful with actual QSO's. How do you get around the relearn time of the DSP speaker when switching from transmit to receive? Keith KB9WMJ - Original Message - From: 34france 34fra...@bellsouth.net To: kb9...@wi.rr.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 10:39 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - using Clear Speech Speaker Keith, I have been using a Clear Speech AND an SGC ADSP simultaneously with a fixed K3 at my home base for several years. Basically, I leave it on 'ALL THE TIME'. It reduces 'ear fatigue' from extraneous noise and makes the whole experience inviting to have long casual 'rag chews' even between continents. Whenever I turn off the extra signal processing to reset the K3 settings to best performance, I inevitably turn it back on again, because the difference is so dramatic. Strong signals sound like local FM and weak signals are sometimes readable with the outboard DSP, while impossible without it. Good luck on whatever you decide to do. Jerry (N4TSC) -Original Message- From: kb9...@wi.rr.com Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 23:23 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - using Clear Speech Speaker I have used the Gap Hear It and SGC ADSP2 speakers, which are very similar, and they have their advantages. I prefer the SGC because of it's ease of switching between 0db, -13db or -26db noise reduction with a single switch. I use the SGC on 6M, when I want to monitor 50.125 USB continuously. I put it in the -26dB mode and all the static is gone, so I just wait for voices to show up. Unfortunately it makes everything sound like water dripping, which can be a little annoying. The GAP is either on or off, and you are constaly messing with the switches on the back of it to change the level. Generally the DSP speakers have a slight delay, which can be a problem. Every time you switch from transmit to receive, the DSP speaker has to relearn its parameters, so the first 1/2 second or so is without DSP. It is amazing how often this is the other call you are trying to pick out, which is obliterated by the initial switch-over noise. I have a K3, and have not found it's DSP to be particulary useful. Usually by the time I need to use the NR on the K3, the signal I am listening to is too far gone for it to really help much. Keith KB9WMJ - Original Message - From: Bill b...@w2blc.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 8:05 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - using Clear Speech Speaker Is anyone using the West Mountain Clear Speech Noise Reduction Speaker with their K3? If so, how do you like and what does it do for you that the K3 does not? Thanks, 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] K2 audio output low after upgrades
Iain, I suspect it is not really an audio problem, but a problem somewhere in the receiver front end or IF or product detector. If the S-meter is less lively than before, the problem is prior to the Product Detector, but if the S-meter has the usual response, look at the product detector and audio amp connections. Was the KAF2 plugged into the headers one pin too high - that leaves only half of the audio path operative. I would suspect the K60XV above all the other options. Pull it out of the socket and jumper J13 between pins 3 and 5 with a short wire. If the receive comes alive (it is not expected to work on 40 meters), then the K60XV is the problem spot. It is easy to remove the KAT2 for a test, just pull the cables out and connect the antenna to the base K2.. If the other options were removed, make certain they are plugged in correctly and not one pin off. You can bypass the KSB2 for receive (not transmit) with a wire jumper plugged between pins 1 and 3 of J9 and J10. The K160RX can be bypassed by putting a wire jumper between pins 1 and 7 of J14. If all those things check out OK, then look for something that was inadvertently moved during the addition of the new options. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/31/2013 11:34 AM, Iain Kelly M0PCB wrote: Greetings list, I've been assisting my partner Chloe M0GEJ with some upgrades to her K2 (s/n 5484) and we've come a bit unstuck. It's a base K2 with SSB, 160m and the KAF2. She has added the internal ATU and the 60M module. She also had to replace a faulty headphone jack on the front panel as it had gone u/s. When re-assembled we noticed the audio output level is significantly down on what it was before. The CW side-tone level is unaffected. Both the speaker and phone jack are affected. The audio level at maximum volume setting is just below normal levels required in headphonesand not very loud for internal speaker use. What we have tried: - Full receive and transmit alignment: signals are received well and showing good strength on the s-meter, both off-air and from my signal generator. - RF Gain set to Max - Checked RANT selection - Checked R1 (AGC Threshold setting) - Measured the 5V and 8V lines - Replaced U9 (LM380N-08) on the main board in case the old damaged headphone jack had caused damage. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - using Clear Speech Speaker
I have the GAP Hear It on my K3 and in the car. I have the Clear Speech on my boat with a Icom M802. I find they reduce substantially the background noise. It is particularly helpful in the car and on the boat but I also love it in my shack. Jack W4GRJ On Aug 31, 2013, at 13:13, kb9...@wi.rr.com wrote: I wasn't the one asking the question. I was only responding with my insight. I also listen with the SGC ADSP2 speaker, but I do not find it very useful with actual QSO's. How do you get around the relearn time of the DSP speaker when switching from transmit to receive? Keith KB9WMJ - Original Message - From: 34france 34fra...@bellsouth.net To: kb9...@wi.rr.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 10:39 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - using Clear Speech Speaker Keith, I have been using a Clear Speech AND an SGC ADSP simultaneously with a fixed K3 at my home base for several years. Basically, I leave it on 'ALL THE TIME'. It reduces 'ear fatigue' from extraneous noise and makes the whole experience inviting to have long casual 'rag chews' even between continents. Whenever I turn off the extra signal processing to reset the K3 settings to best performance, I inevitably turn it back on again, because the difference is so dramatic. Strong signals sound like local FM and weak signals are sometimes readable with the outboard DSP, while impossible without it. Good luck on whatever you decide to do. Jerry (N4TSC) -Original Message- From: kb9...@wi.rr.com Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 23:23 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - using Clear Speech Speaker I have used the Gap Hear It and SGC ADSP2 speakers, which are very similar, and they have their advantages. I prefer the SGC because of it's ease of switching between 0db, -13db or -26db noise reduction with a single switch. I use the SGC on 6M, when I want to monitor 50.125 USB continuously. I put it in the -26dB mode and all the static is gone, so I just wait for voices to show up. Unfortunately it makes everything sound like water dripping, which can be a little annoying. The GAP is either on or off, and you are constaly messing with the switches on the back of it to change the level. Generally the DSP speakers have a slight delay, which can be a problem. Every time you switch from transmit to receive, the DSP speaker has to relearn its parameters, so the first 1/2 second or so is without DSP. It is amazing how often this is the other call you are trying to pick out, which is obliterated by the initial switch-over noise. I have a K3, and have not found it's DSP to be particulary useful. Usually by the time I need to use the NR on the K3, the signal I am listening to is too far gone for it to really help much. Keith KB9WMJ - Original Message - From: Bill b...@w2blc.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 8:05 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - using Clear Speech Speaker Is anyone using the West Mountain Clear Speech Noise Reduction Speaker with their K3? If so, how do you like and what does it do for you that the K3 does not? Thanks, 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 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 CW Net Announcement
Good Evening, A chilly wet week began the rainy season. Quite early this year but the forecast is for little sun and more rain. Luckily it doesn't get too wet to work outside and the cool temperatures are good for cutting wood. Great exercise once your body becomes acclimated to the abuse. I should be able to move my fingers much better tomorrow. Propagation over the week had a lot of QSB just like last Sunday. The sun angle is changing rapidly as are the hours of daylight. Last week's nets had propagation moving quickly. One minute a certain area was very strong and the next second they were gone. Power levels meant little. If the conditions were right at that moment it worked. Otherwise there was just noise. Please join us tomorrow afternoon and evening. 1) Hail signs (first letter or two of the suffix of your call) 2) NCS help (as well as QSP/QNP relay help) Sunday 2200z (Sunday 3 PM PDT) 14050 kHz Monday 0100z (Sunday 6 PM PDT) 7045 kHz Stay well, Kevin. KD5ONS - Elecraft CW Net Report for August 26th 27th, 2013 On 14050.5 kHz at 2200z: K6PJV - Dale - CA - K3 - 1183 N0TA - John - CO - K3 - 994 K0DTJ - Brian - CA - K3 - 4113 W0CZ - Ken - ND - K3 - 457 K1EV - Bill - CT - ? AB9V - Mike - IN - K3 - 398 W7RIP - Rip - MT - K3 K6MGO - Bill - CA - K3 - 5181 On 7045 kHz 0100z: N0TA - John - CO - K3 - 994 K0DTJ - Brian - CA - K3 - 4113 K6PJV - Dale - CA - K3 - 1183 W8OV - Dave - TX - K3 - 3139 WI6O - John - CA - K1 - 922 N0AR - Scott - MN - KX3 - 3941 W0CZ - Ken - ND - K3 - 457 - __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 SSB Net Announcement
The weekly SSB net will meet tomorrow (9/1) at 1800z on 14.3035 MHz. I will be net control from western Oregon. See you then. 73, Phil NS7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 CW Net Announcement
Hi all, Do CW nets operate similar to SSB nets? I would like to learn how. I checked into a couple, but I think I was out of order. They graciously worked me in, but I think I was not going by the working format. I listened, but am not good enough at CW to be sure I am doing things correct. Thanks, Leroy AB7CE -Original Message- Please join us tomorrow afternoon and evening. 1) Hail signs (first letter or two of the suffix of your call) 2) NCS help (as well as QSP/QNP relay help) Sunday 2200z (Sunday 3 PM PDT) 14050 kHz Monday 0100z (Sunday 6 PM PDT) 7045 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
