Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram download site
In many software circles Norton Anti-Virus is considered a virus itself because of all the unnecessary grief it causes users. Dave AB7E On 11/8/2013 8:45 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Lance, I just downloaded it and scanned with both Malwarebytes and MS Security Essentials. No problems detected with either. I have heard of Norton giving false positives in the past, and have long since stopped using it. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/8/2013 10:05 AM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: Hi Don, My Norton AntiVirus program won't let me run the last version of Spectrogram from your website (the one with the exe file) ; it says it was infected with "WS.Reputation.1", and deletes the file automatically. The 5.17 version installs fine on my Windows 7 64 bit computer. However, I have always used Spectran as a simple waterfall program and also as a very narrow DSP filter to copy weak CW signals. I think Spectran is pretty easy to set up and use and I have found it more useful for my applications: http://www.sdradio.eu/weaksignals/bin/specpakv2_216.exe Full instructions are here: http://www.sdradio.eu/weaksignals/bin/spectran.pdf GL and VY 73, Lance On 11/8/2013 4:37 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Chris, Spectrogram is no longer a supported program - the author is no longer 'in business'. However, before stopping support, the author announced that version 16 would be freeware. Version 5.17 had already been made freeware before that time. If you look on my website www.w3fpr.com, near the bottom of the homepage, you will find links to both these freeware programs that I have on my site. These should be clean of any viruses and Trojans. I scanned them with several scanners before putting them in the download files area of my website. If you find otherwise, please let me know. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/7/2013 11:14 PM, Chris Ishmael wrote: Does anyone know specifically where I can download Spectrogram? All the downloads I find just lead to pop-ups to third party download sites with unrelated garbage software. I can't even find Spectrogram's website, is it even a current supported program? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram download site
And if it is really a performance issue (isn't for me) you can dial some of the timers, tasks and features down to be somewhat less aggressive. I run Photoshop (in 64 bit, probably the largest most intensive software I own) and don't notice any performance hit. But whatever makes one feel safe and happy. I have no pecuniary interest in anything other than my retirement fund. ;o) Rick wa6nhc _ From: Rose I'm a pretty low-key computer user ... no graphics, gaming, etc ... so I suspect I'm just not aware of the slowdown likely caused by Norton. 73! K0PP On Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 3:08 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: I don't think anyone is saying it's not good at catching infected programs but rather that it chews up far more memory and system resources than needed. I run memory-heavy graphics programs in my work and even with a large amount of RAM the system speed-up I found when finally completely removing Norton was astonishing. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rose Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 6:24 PM To: Rick Bates Cc: k...@arrl.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram download site Norton 360 has served me well ... without a single glitch ... for a number of years. 73! Ken - KOPP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram
Thanks all for the help with finding Spectrogram, I downloaded it FB from K9YC's website. You're right Steve, any other audio spectrum analyzer software would probably work and I could easily do it now that I've run Spectrogram using N0SS's tutorial. I previously tried it using iSpectrum on my Mac but I wasn't quite getting the hang of it. Going detailed step by detailed step following the Spectrogram tutorial is what I needed and now I understand how it all works. PS: My K2's filters are now aligned dead nuts perfect, thanks again everyone. 73 de KK0G Chris Ishmael On Nov 8, 2013, at 6:27 AM, Steve Kavanagh wrote: > While it's convenient to have all the settings specified by N0SS (SK), keep > in mind that there are a variety of other audio spectrum analyzer programs > available which are suitable for K2 CAL FIL alignment. For example, I used > Spectran (written by I2PHD) under Windows 7 the other day to re-align my K2 > CW filters. It's available free at http://www.weaksignals.com/ . > > 73, > Steve VE3SMA > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] 3D spectrogram ???
Don, UltimaWaterfalls looked interesting, so I gave it a try, but all I can do with it is run the demos. Maybe a VB programmer can get something out of it. I couldn't find a way to input anything! Based on my very short (1/2 hour or so) experience with it, I certainly wouldn't recommend it. Oh, and there is no uninstall with it. It appears I will have to go through the "Install log" and delete each of the files located in the several folders it put them in. I wonder what it changed in the Registry? Mark KE6BB From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 4:23 PM To: Kevin ; Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 3D spectrogram ??? Kevin, Have you looked at UltimaWaterfall - http://www.ultimaserial.com/UltimaWaterfall.html? It is freeware for non-commercial home use - shareware otherwise. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/8/2013 2:51 PM, Kevin wrote: > Has anyone used a 3D spectrogram program other than Ozone's? I am > digging for another but have been unable to locate a spectrogram > program which utilizes a 3D display. Ozone, with the 3D spectrogram, > costs $999; a bit steep for an app I just want to test. Their price > seems quite fair considering the amount of programming effort they > have put in to use both the CPU and the GPUs in a client's machine. I > would like to see the code but they are not in the open souce > business. They do offer a ten day fully functioning free trial, maybe > that will have to suffice. > > Kevin. KD5ONS > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] Power Supplies
Mike: I love my Alinco DM-330MVT. I have 2 and they are great. Read E-Ham reviews. I also recommend IOTA 55. It is both a power supply and battery charger. Get it with optional IQ that allows gel cell bat charging. Read E-Ham reviews on that one as well. Any questions feel free to email me back. Hugh W4DRH THANK YOU for deleting my address, any other addresses, and personal information, from this e-mail, if you plan to forward it. THANK YOU also for using "Bcc" instead of "To" and "Cc" when initiating both individual and group e-mails. This helps prevent spammers, hackers and radicals from obtaining addresses, and thus the proliferation of spam. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram download site
I'm a pretty low-key computer user ... no graphics, gaming, etc ... so I suspect I'm just not aware of the slowdown likely caused by Norton. 73! K0PP On Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 3:08 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > I don't think anyone is saying it's not good at catching infected programs > but rather that it chews up far more memory and system resources than > needed. > > I run memory-heavy graphics programs in my work and even with a large > amount > of RAM the system speed-up I found when finally completely removing Norton > was astonishing. > > 73 Ron AC7AC > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rose > Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 6:24 PM > To: Rick Bates > Cc: k...@arrl.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram download site > > Norton 360 has served me well ... without a single glitch ... for a number > of years. > > 73! > > Ken - KOPP > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram download site
I don't think anyone is saying it's not good at catching infected programs but rather that it chews up far more memory and system resources than needed. I run memory-heavy graphics programs in my work and even with a large amount of RAM the system speed-up I found when finally completely removing Norton was astonishing. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rose Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 6:24 PM To: Rick Bates Cc: k...@arrl.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram download site Norton 360 has served me well ... without a single glitch ... for a number of years. 73! Ken - KOPP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Subject: Re: KX3 Dual Watch Audio Balance question / feature request
My son (W3NCR) and I were discussing this very issue. Is it possible to code this: Set the volume on VFO A to some appropriate level, switch to VFO B and adjust the audio to a different level. Meanwhile the level in VFO A remains where it was set. Might be easier than software adding a "mixer". owners: K2, K3, P3, KPA500, KAT500, and each own a KX3 -- John Fritze Jr K2QY k...@arrl.net AARA president 2013 ACACES secretary 2013 Albany County RACES Radio Officer ARES ENY DEC Northern District Hudson Div. Asst. Director Twitter: @k2qy 401 261 4996 (cell) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram download site
Norton 360 has served me well ... without a single glitch ... for a number of years. 73! Ken - KOPP On Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 5:15 PM, Rick Bates wrote: > All the complaints about Norton and I've never had a false positive or > install failure because of it. I use it on a dozen different computers. > YMMV. > > 73, > Rick wa6nhc > > Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable > > > On Nov 8, 2013, at 8:18 AM, k6xt wrote: > > > > Get rid of the virus called Norton Anti-Virus. Install the free version > of Avast or AVG. That'll do it, and protect you as well. Also use > Malawarebytes. > > > > PS: No pecuniary interest in Avast, AVG, or Norton. Norton is a problem > for many, not a cure. > > > > 73 Art K6XT~~ > > Success is going from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiasm. > > ARRL, GMCC, CW OPS, SDDXC, NAQCC > > ARRL TA > > > >> On 2013-11-08 08:45, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > >> Subject: > >> Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram download site > >> From: > >> Scott Manthe > >> Date: > >> 2013-11-08 08:43 > >> > >> To: > >> elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >> > >> > >> Norton labels almost all new programs as infected with the > WS.Reputation virus, see here: > http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Internet-Security-Norton/WS-Reputation-1-is-this-the-best-they-can-come-with/td-p/616601 > >> > >> There is a way around the auto-delete, but I can't remember how to do > it at this point. Hopefully someone will chime in on how to do that. > >> > >> 73, > >> Scott, N9AA > > > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram download site and Virus issues
A few days ago I stopped using both the Microsoft products on several machines here after Microsoft unexpectedly "baselined" both Defender and Essentials and gave several interviews disclosing they did not match the performance of packages by other vendors. You might want to take a look at what the Microsoft spokesman said. It was certainly a shock to me, and I received an even greater shock when I looked at recent test results. Even the free AVG and Avast products ran rings around Essentials and Defender. I am going to paste in a link, but if it does not work you can search on "Microsoft Admits That Security Essentials Is Just a Basic Anti-Virus Product" which brings up the Softpedia report on the Microsoft statement. Softpedia Bob W2WG -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Johnson Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 6:51 PM To: k...@arrl.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram download site and Virus issues I suggest using MS Security Essentials, or in Win 8, Windows Defender which is built in. All the other stuff is bloat ware and will not stop a desktop infection when clicking on free stuff or "fixes" for you PC. Good luck! 73, Bill __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - removable face plate
I am getting very excited!!! Can't wait to order a couple of these. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos > On Nov 8, 2013, at 5:02 PM, "Don Wilhelm" wrote: > > "high prices of Elecraft" - compare the price of a fully loaded K3 with other > top of the line transceivers, and I think you will find that Elecraft is the > "economy spread". Certainly, you can find transceivers at a much lesser > price, but if you value performance, you will find that Elecraft gear is less > expensive than transceivers with comparable performance - check the Sherwood > ratings and compare the prices of those close to the ratings for Elecraft. > On that basis, Elecraft is bargain priced. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 11/8/2013 7:48 PM, Bill W2BLC wrote: >> It is all about the size - I just want it for the desktop convenience at my >> home station (much like the TS-480's face plate). No doubt it will be very >> expensive - so be it. I have become accustomed to the high prices of >> Elecraft. After all, you do get what you pay for! >> >> Bill W2BLC K-Line owner (and pleased with it) > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] 25A power supply question
Peter Chamalian W1RM wrote: I went through the same thing last year. I was using a Astron 50 amp supply but the heat it threw was driving me out of the shack. After research, and the strong recommendation of several K3 owners, I purchased two Powerwrex SS-30DV. These are 25 amp continuous duty switching supplies with a 30 amp surge. Very quiet and little heat. Thank you. I Several people have commented favorably on Powerwerx, and I'm leaning toward that one. -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft KX3 #3118, 10W Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf.mdodd.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 - removable face plate
"high prices of Elecraft" - compare the price of a fully loaded K3 with other top of the line transceivers, and I think you will find that Elecraft is the "economy spread". Certainly, you can find transceivers at a much lesser price, but if you value performance, you will find that Elecraft gear is less expensive than transceivers with comparable performance - check the Sherwood ratings and compare the prices of those close to the ratings for Elecraft. On that basis, Elecraft is bargain priced. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/8/2013 7:48 PM, Bill W2BLC wrote: It is all about the size - I just want it for the desktop convenience at my home station (much like the TS-480's face plate). No doubt it will be very expensive - so be it. I have become accustomed to the high prices of Elecraft. After all, you do get what you pay for! Bill W2BLC K-Line owner (and pleased with it) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KPA500 affecting 160-meter reception
I’m having an issue with the KPA500 amp and my 160-meter Inverted L antenna; I wonder if anyone on the list has ever experienced something like this or has a suggestion where to look for the problem? My setup is a K3 transceiver, the KPA500 amp and a Ten-Tec 238C antenna tuner, connected to a collection of antennas, switched either in the tuner or using a couple of external coax switches (the tuner only has four outputs). One of the outputs is routed to the 160-meter Inverted L. The KPA500 is seeing about a 1.2:1 SWR to the Inverted L through the tuner. It loads well and shows no problems transmitting, either low power when disabled, or high power when the amp is enabled. The problem is, when I push the button to OPER on the amp, the received signal on 160 drops about 20dB (as evidenced by the signal level display on the P3). There’s no change in the loading, and the amp still puts out full power with no problem, but understandably this makes it much more difficult to hear the station I’m trying to work. All the other antenna selections and bands, using my quad or the G5RV work just fine and I don’t see anything like this happening. I’ve checked grounds throughout, including the connection to the radial system on the Inverted L and haven’t found anything visibly abnormal. I’ve also connected the Inverted L feedline directly to the KPA500, taking the tuner and the coax switches out of the circuit. In this configuration, the amp sees about a 1.7:1 SWR to the feedline. There is no change, I still get a huge drop in received signal strength when I switch in the KPA500. I would appreciate any ideas you may have about where I may have a problem. TIA. 73, John K8AJS jbast...@me.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 - removable face plate
It is all about the size - I just want it for the desktop convenience at my home station (much like the TS-480's face plate). No doubt it will be very expensive - so be it. I have become accustomed to the high prices of Elecraft. After all, you do get what you pay for! Bill W2BLC K-Line owner (and pleased with it) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/Kat500 Cables - PL-259 Question
I also use coax seal on my PL-259 connectors outdoors, and it is good stuff. Like Ron says, the connectors remain looking just like new when the coax seal is removed. However, wrap the connector with electrical tape before putting on the coax seal. If you fail to heed that advice, you will be 'picking at' the remnants of the coax seal that adhere to every part of the connector - it sticks tight. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/8/2013 6:54 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: And, while I agree that the more expensive Type N connectors provide superior strength and weather resistance outdoors, I don't bother with them. Even on ships, the lowly no-name brand PL-259 offers superb performance when encased in inexpensive "coax-seal" - a putty like material that one simply molds around the connector and coax. After two or three years exposed to heavy salt spray at sea and corrosive stack gasses (some antennas are up near the top of the ship's funnel), cutting away the coax seal reveals a connector that looks like the day it was installed. 73 Ron AC7AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/Kat500 Cables - PL-259 Question
I have some PL-259's by Amphenol with what appears to be phenolic insulation. But then, I've been buying and using them for over half a century, commercially and as a Ham. Some of my Amphenol connectors probably go back to the days when they were 10 cents each, brand new, in a barrel at the surplus store (cue Archie and Edith singing "Those were the days" :-) Where I see the most unidentified PL-259 connectors is in commercial installations by companies that buy on price, not brand. As long as long as they take solder well, I have never found any difference in performance, at least below 200 MHz. That said, I tend to buy Amphenol simply so I don't get a surprise, especially when buying on-line where I can't inspect the parts first and returning is a hassle. SO-259's (the female connector) can be a little more problematic. Some cheap ones do not have good multi-section spring contacts to engage the pin on the male. Still, most off-brands that I've seen are fine. Where I cringe around connectors is finding ones improperly mounted on the coax, with much of the shield broken loose or globs of solder on the center pin (that mashes and deforms the female socket when the ham-handed - excuse the expression - installer grabbed his pliers to tighten the sleeve, forcing the pin into the socket). Where I've come closest to wishing violence on another tech is at the top of a mast at night in driving rain (shipboard electronics always fail in storms) trying to separate one of those smashed connectors. And, while I agree that the more expensive Type N connectors provide superior strength and weather resistance outdoors, I don't bother with them. Even on ships, the lowly no-name brand PL-259 offers superb performance when encased in inexpensive "coax-seal" - a putty like material that one simply molds around the connector and coax. After two or three years exposed to heavy salt spray at sea and corrosive stack gasses (some antennas are up near the top of the ship's funnel), cutting away the coax seal reveals a connector that looks like the day it was installed. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Bennett Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 2:56 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500/Kat500 Cables - PL-259 Question The UPS guy is set to deliver my KAT500 and KPA500 later this afternoon. In the mean time, I've been getting "stuff" ready for the blessed event. Some of that stuff means preparing coax jumpers to run from the K3 to the KPA500 and from the KPA500 to the KAT500. From the KAT500 I may go to my 4:1 balun directly to my doublet or through a 4-position coax switch - undecided there. Anyway, many knowledgeable folks have stated, either on this reflector or on their own web sites, that it's a good idea to stick with known manufacturers of coax and connectors, such as Belden, Amphenol, The Wireman, DXE, etc. Well, I just got a bunch of PL-259 connectors from that last-mentioned vendor and noticed that they had no brand name on them. Plus, the vendor's web site doesn't say that they are "Amphenol" brand, but that they ARE silver plated and teflon insulated. Comparing these connectors with some other silver / teflon connectors in my parts drawer, I notice a difference in the center conductor. On the DXE PL-259's, the center pin is 100% surrounded with what apparently is the white teflon insulation. On the ones in my bin, there is a small silver-looking "ring" around that center pin, approximately 1 mm wide, and then teflon as the remainder of the insulation. The only other difference between these two types of connectors is that the DXE-supplied PL-259's have a much more coarse "finger grip" area than my other ones. So, the question is - with neither of them having any brand name on them, should one feel comfortable using either of them? How can you tell if a PL-259 is "crap", other than a lack of teflon insulation and silver plating? Jim / W6JHB Folsom, CA (anxiously waiting for Mr. UPS) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram download site and Virus issues
I suggest using MS Security Essentials, or in Win 8, Windows Defender which is built in. All the other stuff is bloat ware and will not stop a desktop infection when clicking on free stuff or "fixes" for you PC. Good luck! 73, Bill K9YEQ KX3 FT #12 WR Johnson Consulting 920-421-1172 Web: www.Creekside-it.com Local Address: 3868 County Rd F Fish Creek, WI 54212-0877 Mailing: PO Box 877 Fish Creek, WI 54212-0877 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of k6xt Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 10:19 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram download site Get rid of the virus called Norton Anti-Virus. Install the free version of Avast or AVG. That'll do it, and protect you as well. Also use Malawarebytes. PS: No pecuniary interest in Avast, AVG, or Norton. Norton is a problem for many, not a cure. 73 Art K6XT~~ Success is going from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiasm. ARRL, GMCC, CW OPS, SDDXC, NAQCC ARRL TA On 2013-11-08 08:45, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > Subject: > Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram download site > From: > Scott Manthe > Date: > 2013-11-08 08:43 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/Kat500 Cables - PL-259 Question
I have heard from reliable sources that DXE had some problems with their PL-259 crimping process over the past 6 months or so. They have taken steps to correct it, but if you have purchased pre-assembled cables from them, be aware that they may be a problem. The symptoms are that the receive signal goes down in strength after a few minutes. A transmit will "fix it", but after a few minutes, RX signal strength drops again. If you have similar behavior, check the DXE assembled cables for good low resistance to the shield at both ends. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/8/2013 6:23 PM, Fred Smith wrote: The DXE PL-259's are indeed good connectors I use it with their 400MAX coax and have ran up to 3kw into a dummy load using them no problems. I have used LMR-400 for years and now use only DXE coax and mostly there connectors. 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] K3 - removable face plate
Attended the ARRL Midwest Division Convention in Lebanon, MO today and talked with Eric WA6HHQ and saw the new "K3/0 mini" as it has been designated. had a brief chance to play with it as it was hooked up, via internet, to the home office California. No difference between it and the K3/0 available now except it is only about an 1.5 inches deep. Very very cool. Eric said to keep an eye on the "Reflector" for an announcement on when orders will start being taken. Possibly very, very soon. Regards, Bill-W0BBI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/Kat500 Cables - PL-259 Question
Jim, In my experience, there are quite acceptable unbranded connectors out there. The problem is, you don't know what you are getting, as you do when you buy Amphenols. But I would expect that DXE checks out what they buy and they are probably OK. Problems with junk PL-259's are insulation that melts when you solder the connector, threads that don't fit other connectors, center pins that loosen up, plating that doesn't take solder (this is really nice when it happens in the field or on a roof or tower) -- all things that you will notice when you install them. Sockets are another story because you can't tell about the durability of the contact material at installation time! On 11/8/2013 2:55 PM, Jim Bennett wrote: The UPS guy is set to deliver my KAT500 and KPA500 later this afternoon. In the mean time, I've been getting "stuff" ready for the blessed event. Some of that stuff means preparing coax jumpers to run from the K3 to the KPA500 and from the KPA500 to the KAT500. From the KAT500 I may go to my 4:1 balun directly to my doublet or through a 4-position coax switch - undecided there. Anyway, many knowledgeable folks have stated, either on this reflector or on their own web sites, that it's a good idea to stick with known manufacturers of coax and connectors, such as Belden, Amphenol, The Wireman, DXE, etc. Well, I just got a bunch of PL-259 connectors from that last-mentioned vendor and noticed that they had no brand name on them. Plus, the vendor's web site doesn't say that they are "Amphenol" brand, but that they ARE silver plated and teflon insulated. Comparing these connectors with some other silver / teflon connectors in my parts drawer, I notice a difference in the center conductor. On the DXE PL-259's, the center pin is 100% surrounded with what apparently is the white teflon insulation. On the ones in my bin, there is a small silver-looking "ring" around that center pin, approximately 1 mm wide, and then teflon as the remainder of the insulation. The only other difference between these two types of connectors is that the DXE-supplied PL-259's have a much more coarse "finger grip" area than my other ones. So, the question is - with neither of them having any brand name on them, should one feel comfortable using either of them? How can you tell if a PL-259 is "crap", other than a lack of teflon insulation and silver plating? Jim / W6JHB Folsom, CA (anxiously waiting for Mr. UPS) -- 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] KPA500/Kat500 Cables - PL-259 Question
The DXE PL-259's are indeed good connectors I use it with their 400MAX coax and have ran up to 3kw into a dummy load using them no problems. I have used LMR-400 for years and now use only DXE coax and mostly there connectors. Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Bennett Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 4:56 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500/Kat500 Cables - PL-259 Question The UPS guy is set to deliver my KAT500 and KPA500 later this afternoon. In the mean time, I've been getting "stuff" ready for the blessed event. Some of that stuff means preparing coax jumpers to run from the K3 to the KPA500 and from the KPA500 to the KAT500. From the KAT500 I may go to my 4:1 balun directly to my doublet or through a 4-position coax switch - undecided there. Anyway, many knowledgeable folks have stated, either on this reflector or on their own web sites, that it's a good idea to stick with known manufacturers of coax and connectors, such as Belden, Amphenol, The Wireman, DXE, etc. Well, I just got a bunch of PL-259 connectors from that last-mentioned vendor and noticed that they had no brand name on them. Plus, the vendor's web site doesn't say that they are "Amphenol" brand, but that they ARE silver plated and teflon insulated. Comparing these connectors with some other silver / teflon connectors in my parts drawer, I notice a difference in the center conductor. On the DXE PL-259's, the center pin is 100% surrounded with what apparently is the white teflon insulation. On the ones in my bin, there is a small silver-looking "ring" around that center pin, approximately 1 mm wide, and then teflon as the remainder of the insulation. The only other difference between these two types of connectors is that the DXE-supplied PL-259's have a much more coarse "finger grip" area than my other ones. So, the question is - with neither of them having any brand name on them, should one feel comfortable using either of them? How can you tell if a PL-259 is "crap", other than a lack of teflon insulation and silver plating? Jim / W6JHB Folsom, CA (anxiously waiting for Mr. UPS) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: 3222/6320 - Release Date: 11/08/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KPA500/Kat500 Cables - PL-259 Question
The UPS guy is set to deliver my KAT500 and KPA500 later this afternoon. In the mean time, I've been getting "stuff" ready for the blessed event. Some of that stuff means preparing coax jumpers to run from the K3 to the KPA500 and from the KPA500 to the KAT500. From the KAT500 I may go to my 4:1 balun directly to my doublet or through a 4-position coax switch - undecided there. Anyway, many knowledgeable folks have stated, either on this reflector or on their own web sites, that it's a good idea to stick with known manufacturers of coax and connectors, such as Belden, Amphenol, The Wireman, DXE, etc. Well, I just got a bunch of PL-259 connectors from that last-mentioned vendor and noticed that they had no brand name on them. Plus, the vendor's web site doesn't say that they are "Amphenol" brand, but that they ARE silver plated and teflon insulated. Comparing these connectors with some other silver / teflon connectors in my parts drawer, I notice a difference in the center conductor. On the DXE PL-259's, the center pin is 100% surrounded with what apparently is the white teflon insulation. On the ones in my bin, there is a small silver-looking "ring" around that center pin, approximately 1 mm wide, and then teflon as the remainder of the insulation. The only other difference between these two types of connectors is that the DXE-supplied PL-259's have a much more coarse "finger grip" area than my other ones. So, the question is - with neither of them having any brand name on them, should one feel comfortable using either of them? How can you tell if a PL-259 is "crap", other than a lack of teflon insulation and silver plating? Jim / W6JHB Folsom, CA (anxiously waiting for Mr. UPS) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Small external monitor for P3?
Tim, I have a space problem similar to yours. I found some used 15" (diagonal measurement) computer monitors that are only 11", or a bit less, high, if you remove their stand. I figure that my eyes are still young enough, so that size screen is large enough, if its directly in front of me and above the K3/P3SVGA. Some 15" monitors have larger enclosure borders than others, that make them higher. I've "collected" several of this size for $5 to $15 from swap meets, computer store sales and Salvation Army stores, or similar outlets. Chuck, W7CS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Icom 7100 and KAT500/KPA500 PTT issues
Sadly, the odds are fairly high that it will, Jeff. :-)) And, 65 will be the last "money" birthday [Medicare]. It's all downhill from there. 73, Fred K6DGW [73] - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014 - www.cqp.org On 11/8/2013 9:19 AM, Jeff Griffin wrote: What is scary is I don't remember building them or ever using them. I'm turning 65 in a few days, please this is not going to get worse :-) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Dual Watch Audio Balance question / feature request
No way to do this at present, Andreas. However, you might try setting the AGC threshold to 4, which will flatten large signals more in relation to weak ones. Wayne N6KR On Nov 8, 2013, at 12:07 PM, Andreas Junge wrote: > OK, so, I just got a KX3 and I think I am a bit spoiled by the K3 feature set > :-) > > Is there a way to balance the audio between the two VFO’s when using Dual > Watch? I often have the problem that the DX is really weak and the pile up is > really loud. > > On the K3 there is an audio mixer control which I absolutely love and a > balance control for left and right. > > I could use an external headphone amp to do that, but I though it wouldn’t > hurt to ask. > > 73, Andreas, N6NU > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] KAT500 /K3 cable with US Interface soundcard
Yes, but he apparently did not have it or did not read (or understand) the instructions for its use. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/8/2013 4:18 PM, Jim Bennett wrote: Isn't that the "Y" adapter that comes with the KPAK3AUX? On Friday, Nov 8, 2013, at Friday, 12:52 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Jack, A "Y" adapter for DB15HD can be used at the K3 end. Make sure it has all 15 pins wired "straight through" - A VGA "Y" will NOT do because it does not use all the pins and connects some of them together. I recall the proper adapter is available at Cable Wholesale (or something like that). 73, Don W3FPR On 11/8/2013 3:34 PM, W4GRJ wrote: I recently ordered the KPA500 & KAT500. Looking at the connection diagram between the K3 & KAT500 there is a connection on the ACC of the K3. My Navigator soundcard is now connected to the ACC on the K3. What is the solution to use both the KAT500 & the Navigator? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram download site
On Fri, 08 Nov 2013 09:18:33 -0700, k6xt wrote: > Get rid of the virus called Norton Anti-Virus. Install the free version > of Avast or AVG. That'll do it, and protect you as well. Also use > Malawarebytes. Not bad advice. Norton is extremely hard to remove by yourself. Add/remove does not do it. You need to go to Norton's site and pull a program that removes it (at least it says it does) from all of the registry entries and cleans things up. I still have it on one of my computers, because it is needed for some other things. But, I've gone with AVG on everything else. Norton has WAY too much overhead and slows the computer down considerably. Gary -- http://ag0n.net 3055: http://ag0n.net/irlp/3055 NodeOp Help Page: http://ag0n.net/irlp __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram download site
On Thu, 7 Nov 2013 22:14:17 -0600, Chris Ishmael wrote: > Does anyone know specifically where I can download Spectrogram? All the > downloads > I find just lead to pop-ups to third party download sites with unrelated > garbage > software. I can't even find Spectrogram's website, is it even a current > supported > program? I had the same problem. It insisted that 7zip be installed. I had used it long ago, so trusted it. WRONG. It took awhile to remove all of the crap it put on the computer. I think I counted 5 programs that were installed, all of which run and make changes to your system. By the way, Norton had no issues with it. See other comments about them. Gary -- http://ag0n.net 3055: http://ag0n.net/irlp/3055 NodeOp Help Page: http://ag0n.net/irlp __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KAT500 /K3 cable with US Interface soundcard
Isn't that the "Y" adapter that comes with the KPAK3AUX? On Friday, Nov 8, 2013, at Friday, 12:52 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Jack, > > A "Y" adapter for DB15HD can be used at the K3 end. Make sure it has all 15 > pins wired "straight through" - A VGA "Y" will NOT do because it does not use > all the pins and connects some of them together. > > I recall the proper adapter is available at Cable Wholesale (or something > like that). > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 11/8/2013 3:34 PM, W4GRJ wrote: >> I recently ordered the KPA500 & KAT500. Looking at the connection diagram >> between the K3 & KAT500 there is a connection on the ACC of the K3. My >> Navigator soundcard is now connected to the ACC on the K3. What is the >> solution to use both the KAT500 & the Navigator? >> >> > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] KAT500 /K3 cable with US Interface soundcard
Jack, A "Y" adapter for DB15HD can be used at the K3 end. Make sure it has all 15 pins wired "straight through" - A VGA "Y" will NOT do because it does not use all the pins and connects some of them together. I recall the proper adapter is available at Cable Wholesale (or something like that). 73, Don W3FPR On 11/8/2013 3:34 PM, W4GRJ wrote: I recently ordered the KPA500 & KAT500. Looking at the connection diagram between the K3 & KAT500 there is a connection on the ACC of the K3. My Navigator soundcard is now connected to the ACC on the K3. What is the solution to use both the KAT500 & the Navigator? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KAT500 /K3 cable with US Interface soundcard
I recently ordered the KPA500 & KAT500. Looking at the connection diagram between the K3 & KAT500 there is a connection on the ACC of the K3. My Navigator soundcard is now connected to the ACC on the K3. What is the solution to use both the KAT500 & the Navigator? Tnx, Jack __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] 25A power supply question
I went through the same thing last year. I was using a Astron 50 amp supply but the heat it threw was driving me out of the shack. After research, and the strong recommendation of several K3 owners, I purchased two Powerwrex SS-30DV. These are 25 amp continuous duty switching supplies with a 30 amp surge. Very quiet and little heat. I have one to power the K3 alone and the other to power the rest of the 12 volt gear that I use. Not a lick of any trouble and no noise at all and the price is quite reasonable. http://www.powerwerx.com/power-supplies/powerwerx-30-amp-desktop-switching-p ower-supply-powerpoles.html?utm_source=googleShopping&utm_medium=googleShopp ing&utm_campaign=googleShopping&gclid=CPrskYP_1boCFcnm7AodThsA_g Pete, W1RM -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Dodd Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 1:45 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] 25A power supply question Hello to the list from a first-time poster. I have a KX3, and have a KXPA100 amplifier on order. I see that my 20A Tripp-Lite linear power supply isn't sufficient to power both of these, so I'm researching other supplies. Astron seems to be the gold standard, but I also see some MFJ supplies. The 3045MV is a 30A linear supply, and looks good from the specs. Any opinions on this one? MFJ also has the 4245 45A switching supply, and the DX Engineering catalog says, "No RF hash? These power supplies are clean!" Are they really clean? I don't want ANY hash spoiling my quiet location, and will avoid any switching supply that creates receive noise. Does anyone have experience with this line of MFJ switching supplies? What about the Astron ASR-SS-30M 30A switching supply. Quiet or noisy? Should I even consider a switching supply, or stick with a linear model? The Astron ASR-RS-35M looks good, albeit more expensive than the MFJ 3045MV. Thanks for any information. -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft KX3 #3118, 10W Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf.mdodd.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] 3D spectrogram ???
Kevin, Have you looked at UltimaWaterfall - http://www.ultimaserial.com/UltimaWaterfall.html? It is freeware for non-commercial home use - shareware otherwise. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/8/2013 2:51 PM, Kevin wrote: Has anyone used a 3D spectrogram program other than Ozone's? I am digging for another but have been unable to locate a spectrogram program which utilizes a 3D display. Ozone, with the 3D spectrogram, costs $999; a bit steep for an app I just want to test. Their price seems quite fair considering the amount of programming effort they have put in to use both the CPU and the GPUs in a client's machine. I would like to see the code but they are not in the open souce business. They do offer a ten day fully functioning free trial, maybe that will have to suffice. Kevin. KD5ONS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3 Dual Watch Audio Balance question / feature request
OK, so, I just got a KX3 and I think I am a bit spoiled by the K3 feature set :-) Is there a way to balance the audio between the two VFO’s when using Dual Watch? I often have the problem that the DX is really weak and the pile up is really loud. On the K3 there is an audio mixer control which I absolutely love and a balance control for left and right. I could use an external headphone amp to do that, but I though it wouldn’t hurt to ask. 73, Andreas, N6NU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] 3D spectrogram ???
Has anyone used a 3D spectrogram program other than Ozone's? I am digging for another but have been unable to locate a spectrogram program which utilizes a 3D display. Ozone, with the 3D spectrogram, costs $999; a bit steep for an app I just want to test. Their price seems quite fair considering the amount of programming effort they have put in to use both the CPU and the GPUs in a client's machine. I would like to see the code but they are not in the open souce business. They do offer a ten day fully functioning free trial, maybe that will have to suffice. Kevin. KD5ONS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] 25A power supply question
I'm running 2x SS-30M and no noticeable noise on 6m EME. They are about 10 years old, not sure if current production is any different. I think the 30A rating is for peaks only, otherwise 25A. 73, Josh W6XU On 11/8/2013 10:45 AM, Mike Dodd wrote: What about the Astron ASR-SS-30M 30A switching supply. Quiet or noisy? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] 25A power supply question
Very happy with my Powerwerx SPS-30DM. Small, quiet fan when it comes on, RF-clean. I power a K2/100 and K2/10, plus a few station accessories. Also recommend Powerwerx for Anderson Power Poles and accessories. Very nice company to do business with. Eric KE6US On 11/8/2013 10:45 AM, Mike Dodd wrote: Hello to the list from a first-time poster. I have a KX3, and have a KXPA100 amplifier on order. I see that my 20A Tripp-Lite linear power supply isn't sufficient to power both of these, so I'm researching other supplies. Astron seems to be the gold standard, but I also see some MFJ supplies. The 3045MV is a 30A linear supply, and looks good from the specs. Any opinions on this one? MFJ also has the 4245 45A switching supply, and the DX Engineering catalog says, "No RF hash? These power supplies are clean!" Are they really clean? I don't want ANY hash spoiling my quiet location, and will avoid any switching supply that creates receive noise. Does anyone have experience with this line of MFJ switching supplies? What about the Astron ASR-SS-30M 30A switching supply. Quiet or noisy? Should I even consider a switching supply, or stick with a linear model? The Astron ASR-RS-35M looks good, albeit more expensive than the MFJ 3045MV. Thanks for any information. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] 25A power supply question
Check this site out. I have purchased several for 100 W+ applications with no RFI and they run cool. http://www.lightobject.com/DC-12V-29A-Switching-Power-Supply-Good-for-CNC-stepping-motor-and-Ham-Radio-P442.aspx Mel, K6KBE On Friday, November 8, 2013 11:23 AM, Mike Dodd wrote: Hello to the list from a first-time poster. I have a KX3, and have a KXPA100 amplifier on order. I see that my 20A Tripp-Lite linear power supply isn't sufficient to power both of these, so I'm researching other supplies. Astron seems to be the gold standard, but I also see some MFJ supplies. The 3045MV is a 30A linear supply, and looks good from the specs. Any opinions on this one? MFJ also has the 4245 45A switching supply, and the DX Engineering catalog says, "No RF hash? These power supplies are clean!" Are they really clean? I don't want ANY hash spoiling my quiet location, and will avoid any switching supply that creates receive noise. Does anyone have experience with this line of MFJ switching supplies? What about the Astron ASR-SS-30M 30A switching supply. Quiet or noisy? Should I even consider a switching supply, or stick with a linear model? The Astron ASR-RS-35M looks good, albeit more expensive than the MFJ 3045MV. Thanks for any information. -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft KX3 #3118, 10W Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf.mdodd.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] 25A power supply question
Mike, I just picked up a Powerwerx SPS-30DM on the recommendation of a friend after I complained about RF hash from my then-current power supply. I've found it very quiet. The difference between old and new was pretty amazing. You might consider the Powerwex supply as well. With best regards, Pete N1ABS - Original Message - From: "Mike Dodd" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, November 8, 2013 1:45:26 PM Subject: [Elecraft] 25A power supply question Hello to the list from a first-time poster. I have a KX3, and have a KXPA100 amplifier on order. I see that my 20A Tripp-Lite linear power supply isn't sufficient to power both of these, so I'm researching other supplies. Astron seems to be the gold standard, but I also see some MFJ supplies. The 3045MV is a 30A linear supply, and looks good from the specs. Any opinions on this one? MFJ also has the 4245 45A switching supply, and the DX Engineering catalog says, "No RF hash? These power supplies are clean!" Are they really clean? I don't want ANY hash spoiling my quiet location, and will avoid any switching supply that creates receive noise. Does anyone have experience with this line of MFJ switching supplies? What about the Astron ASR-SS-30M 30A switching supply. Quiet or noisy? Should I even consider a switching supply, or stick with a linear model? The Astron ASR-RS-35M looks good, albeit more expensive than the MFJ 3045MV. Thanks for any information. -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft KX3 #3118, 10W Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf.mdodd.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] 25A power supply question
Mike, I've had the MFJ-4245MV supply for several years and think it is an OK PS. I detect no crud on any of the bands when powering my K3 with it. However, I normally use a solar / battery system and the '4245 doesn't get a lot of use any more. One thing that is annoying about it is that the fan runs at high speed all the time, right from power-on to drawing full current for several minutes. That's my only complaint about it. There was an article somewhere on the 'net about a mod to one of the other MFJ supplies to make the fan operate like the K3, based on heat. But, I'm pretty sure it was NOT for this '4245 model. Jim / W6JHB On Friday, Nov 8, 2013, at Friday, 10:45 AM, Mike Dodd wrote: > Hello to the list from a first-time poster. > > I have a KX3, and have a KXPA100 amplifier on order. I see that my 20A > Tripp-Lite linear power supply isn't sufficient to power both of these, so > I'm researching other supplies. > > Astron seems to be the gold standard, but I also see some MFJ supplies. The > 3045MV is a 30A linear supply, and looks good from the specs. Any opinions on > this one? > > MFJ also has the 4245 45A switching supply, and the DX Engineering catalog > says, "No RF hash? These power supplies are clean!" > > Are they really clean? I don't want ANY hash spoiling my quiet location, and > will avoid any switching supply that creates receive noise. Does anyone have > experience with this line of MFJ switching supplies? > > What about the Astron ASR-SS-30M 30A switching supply. Quiet or noisy? > > Should I even consider a switching supply, or stick with a linear model? The > Astron ASR-RS-35M looks good, albeit more expensive than the MFJ 3045MV. > > Thanks for any information. > -- > 73, Mike N4CF > Louisa County, VA USA > Elecraft KX3 #3118, 10W > Carolina Windom up 45' > http://n4cf.mdodd.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] 25A power supply question
Hello to the list from a first-time poster. I have a KX3, and have a KXPA100 amplifier on order. I see that my 20A Tripp-Lite linear power supply isn't sufficient to power both of these, so I'm researching other supplies. Astron seems to be the gold standard, but I also see some MFJ supplies. The 3045MV is a 30A linear supply, and looks good from the specs. Any opinions on this one? MFJ also has the 4245 45A switching supply, and the DX Engineering catalog says, "No RF hash? These power supplies are clean!" Are they really clean? I don't want ANY hash spoiling my quiet location, and will avoid any switching supply that creates receive noise. Does anyone have experience with this line of MFJ switching supplies? What about the Astron ASR-SS-30M 30A switching supply. Quiet or noisy? Should I even consider a switching supply, or stick with a linear model? The Astron ASR-RS-35M looks good, albeit more expensive than the MFJ 3045MV. Thanks for any information. -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft KX3 #3118, 10W Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf.mdodd.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] Fwd: FS - LDG AT-1000PRO Tuner
> For Sale - > > LDG Electronics AT-1000PRO tuner (not the Pro-II). This unit is a couple of > years old - was used with my Alpha-99. in great shape - no damage or > "issues". New price on a Pro-II is over $539. Asking $350 SHIPPED by USPS > Priority Mail insured, inclusive of PayPal fees. > > contact me off list at aa...@arrl.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Fwd: FS - Heavily Loaded Elecraft K3
> Heavily loaded K3/100 for sale - configuration listed below, along with > paid-prices for the options and a running-total. Less than 1 year old - was > part of an SO2R system (twin K3's), but have decided to only run a SO1R > configuration. Non-smoking environment, radio has NEVER been used outdoors. > > Please note that the 700hz filters are INRAD manufactured, obtained from > unpcbs (Gary Hvizdak) - purchased 4 of these filters in late 2012 to install > in my K3-twins, each of which has the Secondary Receiver. Specifications on > the filter are here: http://www.unpcbs.com/#k3_filter > > Total Paid cost was $4,359+ > Asking $3,450 inclusive of USPS Priority Mail with full insurance > PayPal Fees ADDITIONAL (almost $100 at 3%) > > > Component UnitTotal > K3/100 Chassis$2,099.00 $2,099.00 > 2.7k 5-pole $0.00 $2,099.00 > 1.0k 8-pole $140.00 $2,239.00 > 700hz 8-pole (Inrad) $155.00 $2,394.00 > 400hz 8-pole $140.00 $2,534.00 > KRX3 Secondary Receiver $600.00 $3,134.00 > 2.8k 8-pole $130.00 $3,264.00 > 1.8k 8-pole $140.00 $3,404.00 > 700hz 8-pole (Inrad) $155.00 $3,559.00 > 400hz 8-pole $140.00 $3,699.00 > KAT3 $300.00 $3,999.00 > KXV3A transverter interface $120.00 $4,119.00 > KTCXO3 High Stability Osc $100.00 $4,219.00 > KDVR3 Digital Voice Recorder $140.00 $4,359.00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 - removable faceplate (Bill W2BLC)
Bill and others interested I, too, saw the K3/0 Mini at Dayton and have been tracking it. At Dayton they said fall 2013 availability. I called Elecraft the other day and spoke with Brandon who is the system engineer/developer. He said they might ship a few before Christmas, but real availability will be after the New Year. The unit still requires the external RemoteRig box, but there will be a simplification of the cable interface compared to the current K3/0 and the key will plug directly into the K3/0 rather than the RemoteRig box. There is a waiting list for purchase and you can get on it by calling the company. Can't wait to operate remote from my NYC apartment to my shack 100 miles upstate. Buzz W3EMD Message: 15 Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2013 15:38:24 -0500 From: Bill W2BLC To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - removable faceplate Message-ID: <527bfa40.6060...@nycap.rr.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Interesting pictures, but what happened to it? Any idea if it will get produced? 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] Spectrogram
I have successfully run Spectrogram version 5.1.7 on: Win XP 32 bit, Win 7 64 bit, Win 8 64 bit, Win 8.1 64 bit. I just tried version 5.1.6 on Win 8.1 64 bit and it worked fine as well. I do not use Norton as my anti-virus software. Mark KE6BB From: Tom Field Sent: Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 10:17 PM To: Subject: [Elecraft] Spectrogram Just out of curiosity, has anyone been able to run Spectrogram on Windows 7 or Windows 8. I haven't had any luck, and would like to reset my filters. Tom F KI6NRD Elecraft K2 #7432 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Icom 7100 and KAT500/KPA500 PTT issues
I got a chuckle out of this. After trying to figure out how to hook up the AMP to the 7100 I must have been having a senior moment. I built the interface described in the Icom manual and thought I can't believe I never had to do this before as I owned several Icom HF transceivers over the years. After getting it up and running I later visited my other home where I have all my radio spare parts, junk, etc, I went through the interface cable junk box and found *TWO* complete working 13 pin to ALC, and PTT cables. What is scary is I don't remember building them or ever using them. I'm turning 65 in a few days, please this is not going to get worse :-) 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of k...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 1:49 PM To: Walt W0CP Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Icom 7100 and KAT500/KPA500 PTT issues The 4-wire AH4 connection doesn't PTT key the amp. It has 12v, ground, Start, which is a signal from the Icom to the tuner that is asserted when you press the Icom tune button, and ah4 key, which is asserted by the tuner when it needs a tune level signal from the Icom. The amp needs a separate PTT key line from the Icom RCA connector to the kat500, and another RCA cable from kat500 to amp. The AH4 Key line is distinct from exciter to amp PTT and although both have key in their names, they have different purposes. One of our diagrams in the owners manual may have omitted the RCA keying cables. A manual revision is in the works. 73 de Dick, K6KR Thanks for the info Dick. The use of the word KEY in the Icom description of pin 1 was confusing me. Your explanation makes this much clearer now. I also got a reply on this offlist and was told they got their 7100 KAP500/KAT500 setup working with the interface explained in the IC-7100 advanced instruction manual page 2-11. In addition to wiring the PTT OUT circuit, you also must configure H-SEND in the SET CONNECTIONS menu (page 17-26). Also found on page 19-11 is a simple mod to output the band information. I'm not sure how this would be used with the Elecraft pair without building another cable. We will look into this later, unless someone has tried already. So I think we can say the Icom transcerivers with AH-4 ATU interface description on page 8, and figure 3 in the the KAT500 tuner manual would be in error if all Icom AH-4 interfaces are the same ? 73 Jeff kb2m __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram download site
All the complaints about Norton and I've never had a false positive or install failure because of it. I use it on a dozen different computers. YMMV. 73, Rick wa6nhc Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable > On Nov 8, 2013, at 8:18 AM, k6xt wrote: > > Get rid of the virus called Norton Anti-Virus. Install the free version of > Avast or AVG. That'll do it, and protect you as well. Also use Malawarebytes. > > PS: No pecuniary interest in Avast, AVG, or Norton. Norton is a problem for > many, not a cure. > > 73 Art K6XT~~ > Success is going from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiasm. > ARRL, GMCC, CW OPS, SDDXC, NAQCC > ARRL TA > >> On 2013-11-08 08:45, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: >> Subject: >> Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram download site >> From: >> Scott Manthe >> Date: >> 2013-11-08 08:43 >> >> To: >> elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> >> Norton labels almost all new programs as infected with the WS.Reputation >> virus, see here: >> http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Internet-Security-Norton/WS-Reputation-1-is-this-the-best-they-can-come-with/td-p/616601 >> >> >> There is a way around the auto-delete, but I can't remember how to do it at >> this point. Hopefully someone will chime in on how to do that. >> >> 73, >> Scott, N9AA > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram download site
+1 for AVG and Malwarebytes together. I run both. That virus that kidnaps your computer until you pay $300 ransom got mine before I had Malwarebytes. It was the only anti-virus software that could detect it and fix it in Safe Mode. I pay for both on my primary computer mostly to ensure support, but the freeware versions of both have been fine on my ham-radio-only Win7 computer. Eric KE6US On 11/8/2013 8:18 AM, k6xt wrote: Get rid of the virus called Norton Anti-Virus. Install the free version of Avast or AVG. That'll do it, and protect you as well. Also use Malawarebytes. PS: No pecuniary interest in Avast, AVG, or Norton. Norton is a problem for many, not a cure. 73 Art K6XT~~ Success is going from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiasm. ARRL, GMCC, CW OPS, SDDXC, NAQCC ARRL TA On 2013-11-08 08:45, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram download site From: Scott Manthe Date: 2013-11-08 08:43 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Norton labels almost all new programs as infected with the WS.Reputation virus, see here: http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Internet-Security-Norton/WS-Reputation-1-is-this-the-best-they-can-come-with/td-p/616601 There is a way around the auto-delete, but I can't remember how to do it at this point. Hopefully someone will chime in on how to do that. 73, Scott, N9AA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Ozone's spectrogram
Has anyone downloaded the spectrogram application mentioned in the original email? This application looks much better than the spectrogram written earlier and used by so many to tune their K2s. When that application was written folks were not using their GPUs as often as they do today. With all the processor power available in a modern display card more applications should use them directly. Their parallel processing capability offloads the computer's main CPU for numeric tasks. Ozone would be a great addition to those folks who enjoy very high fidelity sound. 73, Kevin. KD5ONS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Ozone's Spectrogram link
Here is a link to the Spectrogram mentioned in the email which began this thread. http://www.izotope.com/products/audio/ozone/features/metering.asp Kevin. KD5ONS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram on Windows 8
Thanks Don for the heads up. I downloaded version 16 from your site. Works FB. Tom KI6NRD Elecraft K2 #7432 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram download site
Get rid of the virus called Norton Anti-Virus. Install the free version of Avast or AVG. That'll do it, and protect you as well. Also use Malawarebytes. PS: No pecuniary interest in Avast, AVG, or Norton. Norton is a problem for many, not a cure. 73 Art K6XT~~ Success is going from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiasm. ARRL, GMCC, CW OPS, SDDXC, NAQCC ARRL TA On 2013-11-08 08:45, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram download site From: Scott Manthe Date: 2013-11-08 08:43 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Norton labels almost all new programs as infected with the WS.Reputation virus, see here: http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Internet-Security-Norton/WS-Reputation-1-is-this-the-best-they-can-come-with/td-p/616601 There is a way around the auto-delete, but I can't remember how to do it at this point. Hopefully someone will chime in on how to do that. 73, Scott, N9AA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram download site
Lance, I just downloaded it and scanned with both Malwarebytes and MS Security Essentials. No problems detected with either. I have heard of Norton giving false positives in the past, and have long since stopped using it. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/8/2013 10:05 AM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: Hi Don, My Norton AntiVirus program won't let me run the last version of Spectrogram from your website (the one with the exe file) ; it says it was infected with "WS.Reputation.1", and deletes the file automatically. The 5.17 version installs fine on my Windows 7 64 bit computer. However, I have always used Spectran as a simple waterfall program and also as a very narrow DSP filter to copy weak CW signals. I think Spectran is pretty easy to set up and use and I have found it more useful for my applications: http://www.sdradio.eu/weaksignals/bin/specpakv2_216.exe Full instructions are here: http://www.sdradio.eu/weaksignals/bin/spectran.pdf GL and VY 73, Lance On 11/8/2013 4:37 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Chris, Spectrogram is no longer a supported program - the author is no longer 'in business'. However, before stopping support, the author announced that version 16 would be freeware. Version 5.17 had already been made freeware before that time. If you look on my website www.w3fpr.com, near the bottom of the homepage, you will find links to both these freeware programs that I have on my site. These should be clean of any viruses and Trojans. I scanned them with several scanners before putting them in the download files area of my website. If you find otherwise, please let me know. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/7/2013 11:14 PM, Chris Ishmael wrote: Does anyone know specifically where I can download Spectrogram? All the downloads I find just lead to pop-ups to third party download sites with unrelated garbage software. I can't even find Spectrogram's website, is it even a current supported program? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram download site
Norton labels almost all new programs as infected with the WS.Reputation virus, see here: http://community.norton.com/t5/Norton-Internet-Security-Norton/WS-Reputation-1-is-this-the-best-they-can-come-with/td-p/616601 There is a way around the auto-delete, but I can't remember how to do it at this point. Hopefully someone will chime in on how to do that. 73, Scott, N9AA On 11/8/13 10:05 AM, Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: Hi Don, My Norton AntiVirus program won't let me run the last version of Spectrogram from your website (the one with the exe file) ; it says it was infected with "WS.Reputation.1", and deletes the file automatically. The 5.17 version installs fine on my Windows 7 64 bit computer. However, I have always used Spectran as a simple waterfall program and also as a very narrow DSP filter to copy weak CW signals. I think Spectran is pretty easy to set up and use and I have found it more useful for my applications: http://www.sdradio.eu/weaksignals/bin/specpakv2_216.exe Full instructions are here: http://www.sdradio.eu/weaksignals/bin/spectran.pdf GL and VY 73, Lance On 11/8/2013 4:37 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Chris, Spectrogram is no longer a supported program - the author is no longer 'in business'. However, before stopping support, the author announced that version 16 would be freeware. Version 5.17 had already been made freeware before that time. If you look on my website www.w3fpr.com, near the bottom of the homepage, you will find links to both these freeware programs that I have on my site. These should be clean of any viruses and Trojans. I scanned them with several scanners before putting them in the download files area of my website. If you find otherwise, please let me know. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/7/2013 11:14 PM, Chris Ishmael wrote: Does anyone know specifically where I can download Spectrogram? All the downloads I find just lead to pop-ups to third party download sites with unrelated garbage software. I can't even find Spectrogram's website, is it even a current supported program? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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/KX3 interface to N1MM logger - WITH DSP digital data ??
Yes! But I'm not sure what your DSP DIGITAL DATE is referring to. I have used my K3 AND KX3 with n1mm for RTTY and PSK31. These are using the computer sound card. I built an interface for my KX3 to include xforner isolation for both audio lines and transistor switching for PTT and CW KEYING. It emulates the K3 in audio and serial control functions to n1mm. ...bill Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Steve WB3LGC wrote: >Has anyone interfaced your K3/KX3 to N1MM logger - WITH DSP data for >PSK/RTTY/CW digital modes??? > >73, Steve WB3LGC > > > >__ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram download site
Hi Don, My Norton AntiVirus program won't let me run the last version of Spectrogram from your website (the one with the exe file) ; it says it was infected with "WS.Reputation.1", and deletes the file automatically. The 5.17 version installs fine on my Windows 7 64 bit computer. However, I have always used Spectran as a simple waterfall program and also as a very narrow DSP filter to copy weak CW signals. I think Spectran is pretty easy to set up and use and I have found it more useful for my applications: http://www.sdradio.eu/weaksignals/bin/specpakv2_216.exe Full instructions are here: http://www.sdradio.eu/weaksignals/bin/spectran.pdf GL and VY 73, Lance On 11/8/2013 4:37 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Chris, Spectrogram is no longer a supported program - the author is no longer 'in business'. However, before stopping support, the author announced that version 16 would be freeware. Version 5.17 had already been made freeware before that time. If you look on my website www.w3fpr.com, near the bottom of the homepage, you will find links to both these freeware programs that I have on my site. These should be clean of any viruses and Trojans. I scanned them with several scanners before putting them in the download files area of my website. If you find otherwise, please let me know. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/7/2013 11:14 PM, Chris Ishmael wrote: Does anyone know specifically where I can download Spectrogram? All the downloads I find just lead to pop-ups to third party download sites with unrelated garbage software. I can't even find Spectrogram's website, is it even a current supported program? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX, 3D2LR, 5W0GJ, E6M, TX5K) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834-0073 USA TEL: (406) 626-5728 QTH: DN27ub URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj Windows Messenger: w...@hotmail.com Skype: lanceW7GJ 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815 Interested in 6m EME? Ask me about subscribing to the Magic Band EME email group, or just fill in the request box at the bottom of my web page (above)! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3/KX3 interface to N1MM logger - WITH DSP digital data ??
Has anyone interfaced your K3/KX3 to N1MM logger - WITH DSP data for PSK/RTTY/CW digital modes??? 73, Steve WB3LGC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram
While it's convenient to have all the settings specified by N0SS (SK), keep in mind that there are a variety of other audio spectrum analyzer programs available which are suitable for K2 CAL FIL alignment. For example, I used Spectran (written by I2PHD) under Windows 7 the other day to re-align my K2 CW filters. It's available free at http://www.weaksignals.com/ . 73, Steve VE3SMA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram
Tom, What version are you trying. AFAIK, version 5.17 will not run on Win7, but version 16 will. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/8/2013 1:17 AM, Tom Field wrote: Just out of curiosity, has anyone been able to run Spectrogram on Windows 7 or Windows 8. I haven't had any luck, and would like to reset my filters. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Proset-K2 For Sale
Heil/Elecraft Proset K2 for sale. Virtually new, used very little. Includes adapter or K2/K3, manual and original box and shipping carton. $145.00 delivered by USPS/Canada Post anywhere in Canada or the lower 48. PayPal only. Please reply off list. John VE1JS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Spectrogram
I am running it on Win7/64 and it works fine. 73, Ken K3iU On 11/8/2013 1:17 AM, Tom Field wrote: Just out of curiosity, has anyone been able to run Spectrogram on Windows 7 or Windows 8. I haven't had any luck, and would like to reset my filters. Tom F KI6NRD Elecraft K2 #7432 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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
