Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

[Gary Smith]

I use the Bose QC-15 as about all I do is CW and the audio on these 
is wonderful. The noise cancelling though is almost 100% perfect; my 
old Alpha with its blower is 18" from my head and with the QC-15 on I 

can't but just barely tell the amp is on or off. 

I was thinking about getting a headset with a mic & though Bose does 
make the A20 for pilots, at $1100 for what is essentially the QC-15 
with a boom mic, I'll pass. They do make a A100T snap on mic for the 
QC15 but they are $250 for just the mic. I was referred by quite a 
few people here to check out the Yamaha CM500 for a fine mic, quick 
match to the K3 and comfortable headsets & at $59. 

I'm so happy with the Bose QC15 that I'm going to keep using these 
and am going to need to figure out another way to get a mic into the 
K3 in a way that will be convenient for contesting should I ever 
decide to do a phone contest. I have an Electrovoice RE-10 which 
would probably be nice & needs no power & maybe I can make a clamp-on 

boom that I can remove from the desk once the contest is over. I also 

have several condenser mics but they are for recording and would be 
excess and just problematic for ham use.

Anyone have any suggestion of a removable boom mic other than the 
A100T that will attach to the QC-15 and make it simple to use and 
then remove when the contest is over? I don't want to use velcro.

Thanks & 73,

Gary
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[Elecraft] CW Morse with kx3

[Michael E. Califf,Sr.]

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Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

True noise cancelling headphones will cut noise far, far beyond anything
acoustic isolation from ear pads can accomplish. 

I have a pair of Audio-Technia QuierPoint ATH-ANC1. They are "on ear" types
so I didn't recommend them to the person asking for ones that cover the
ears. They are very comfortable for me. 

When I fly, as the roar and whine of the big jet engines invades the cabin,
I just switch them on and all the racket becomes a quite background purr.

I often wear them for the entire 11 hours from the west coast of the USA to
Europe, even if I'm not listening to any programs.

The active circuitry in true noise-cancelling phones inverts the sound
arriving and so actually cancels it out. 

The circuit takes a few seconds to adapt so when the attendant brings my
drink she has no trouble waking me. 

73 Ron AC7AC

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K2: cumulative HF xcvr review from eHam

[Jim Brown]

On 12/25/2013 9:22 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Lots of valuable observations, ideas for improvement, etc.


That's why you guys have always been in front of the pack!

73, Jim
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K2: cumulative HF xcvr review from eHam

[Fred C. Jensen]

>From your perspective Wayne, i'd read them all too.  From my perspective as 
>just a ham, I've pretty much given up on eHam reviews.  Like me trying to 
>learn how to pilot a helicopter, they are all over the sky.  Plus, I don't 
>know who they are, what they expected, whether or not that was realistic, or 
>whether the actually knew what they were doing.

Merry Christmas to all

Fred K6DGW
TDY Sparks NV

PS: Never did learn to pilot the helicopter effectively 

Wayne Burdick  wrote:

>Interesting stats, Doug. I expected the KX3 to be right up there near the top, 
>too, but then I realized it has only 99 reviews. Just missed The Cutoff :)  
>
>eHam is a highly approximate metric for radio quality. But I do read every 
>review, since they're are often posted by customers who aren't subscribed to 
>our reflector. Lots of valuable observations, ideas for improvement, etc.
>
>Wayne
>N6KR
>
>
>On Dec 25, 2013, at 1:06 PM, Douglas Zwiebel  wrote:
>
>> Hope this prints OK.
>> 
>> While doodling around today, I thought to take a look at the eHam.net
>> product reviews.
>> 
>> Somewhat difficult to make a lot of sense from it, so I thought I'd import
>> it into Excel.
>> 
>> I've limited the list below to those rigs with 100 or more reviews.  The
>> sort is by average rating, then # of reviews.
>> 
>> Interesting stuff...and not too shabby for Elecraft K3 and K2.  KUDOS.
>> I'm happy to report that at some point in my ham career, I've owned the
>> first 3 listed.
>> 
>> I may regret this, but if you'd like the entire excel file, drop me a
>> line.  Then you can sort it any number of ways you like, for every single
>> radio ever reviewed.
>> 
>> This listing is as of Dec 25, 2013 around 2030z.
>> 
>> de Doug KR2Q
>> 
>> ReviewsAve ratingProduct
>> 2094.9 Elecraft K3
>> 1184.9 Kenwood TS-830S
>> 2894.8 Elecraft K2 & K2/100
>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K2: cumulative HF xcvr review from eHam

[Wayne Burdick]

Interesting stats, Doug. I expected the KX3 to be right up there near the top, 
too, but then I realized it has only 99 reviews. Just missed The Cutoff :)  

eHam is a highly approximate metric for radio quality. But I do read every 
review, since they're are often posted by customers who aren't subscribed to 
our reflector. Lots of valuable observations, ideas for improvement, etc.

Wayne
N6KR


On Dec 25, 2013, at 1:06 PM, Douglas Zwiebel  wrote:

> Hope this prints OK.
> 
> While doodling around today, I thought to take a look at the eHam.net
> product reviews.
> 
> Somewhat difficult to make a lot of sense from it, so I thought I'd import
> it into Excel.
> 
> I've limited the list below to those rigs with 100 or more reviews.  The
> sort is by average rating, then # of reviews.
> 
> Interesting stuff...and not too shabby for Elecraft K3 and K2.  KUDOS.
> I'm happy to report that at some point in my ham career, I've owned the
> first 3 listed.
> 
> I may regret this, but if you'd like the entire excel file, drop me a
> line.  Then you can sort it any number of ways you like, for every single
> radio ever reviewed.
> 
> This listing is as of Dec 25, 2013 around 2030z.
> 
> de Doug KR2Q
> 
> ReviewsAve ratingProduct
> 2094.9 Elecraft K3
> 1184.9 Kenwood TS-830S
> 2894.8 Elecraft K2 & K2/100





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[Elecraft] Weird K2 behavior

[Tom Field]

I have a K2 7432 with the K100, KSB, KAF2 options, and have been using the
serial port through a Keyspan adaptor with N3fjp logging software. It
correctly reads the radio frequency on all bands except 40 meters where
regardless of the radio frequency it only reads 7198 This is new behavior
as well.
Below is the data from the program: Any one have any other Ideas?

Tom F.
KI6NRD


Rig Name = Elecraft
Read Frequency Command = FA;
Read Mode Command = MD;
Convert To Hex = False
Com Port Name = COM4
Baud Rate = 4800
Parity = None
Stop Bits = 2
Data Bits = 8
Power Option = None
Numeric Frequency = 7.198
String Frequency = 7.19800
Mode = SSB
Polling Rig = True
Polling Rate = 2000
Return Mode = True
Return Frequency = False
Mode From Frequency = False
Version = Rig Interface Setup 1.2(Ctrl R)
Buffer = MD1;
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Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

[Jim Brown]

On 12/25/2013 8:22 PM, Randy Farmer wrote:
The Radiosport RS 20 headphones are the way to go. They're not cheap, 
but they really do the job. They have NO electronic circuitry to give 
RFI problems, just 24 dB of noise reduction due to their excellent 
acoustic isolation.


I tried them, and found them to be VERY VERY uncomfortable, to the point 
of being instruments of torture. I'm a contester, and often am in the 
chair for 20-30 hours in a weekend. I couldn't wear the Radiosport cans 
for an hour.


I'd rate the acoustic seal of CM500s comparable to Sony MDR7506 / 
MDR-V6, all of which I've owned and like a lot.  In other words, if 
you're not happy with the MDR-V6, you won't be happy with the CM500. :)  
I have heard that east coast contesters love the Bose noise cancelling 
headphones, but I've never heard them.  I did try a pair of Sennheiser 
noise cancelling headphones almost 20 years ago, and they seemed to 
work, but I wasn't being critical, and that was 20 years ago. :)


The best, and most comfortable, noise isolating headphones I know of are 
the Etymotic Research ER4-series in-ear earsets,  I own two pairs, and 
wore out one of the cables. They come with 3-4 generic ear fittings, and 
I found one of them to work well for me -- good isolation and comfort. 
Cost was about $200 eight years ago when I bought them. The greatest 
isolation is achieved with custom ear molds, which you buy from an 
audiologist who fits them to your ear canal.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

[Randy Farmer]

The Radiosport RS 20 headphones are the way to go. They're not cheap, 
but they really do the job. They have NO electronic circuitry to give 
RFI problems, just 24 dB of noise reduction due to their excellent 
acoustic isolation. When I have them on with any receiver audio at all 
going I can't hear the phone ring on my operating desk. They're also 
extremely comfortable -- the only headphones I've ever used that let me 
operate the full 24 hours of Sweepstakes with zero discomfort. Their 
build quality is light years beyond the cheap plastic construction of 
the Heil, Bose or Yamaha phones. The RS 60 has the same headset with the 
addition of a boom microphone for phone operation.


73...
Randy, W8FN

On 12/25/2013 4:16 PM, Joel Black wrote:

I am looking for a pair of noise cancelling headphones.

I have a pair of Sony MDR-V6's that I love, but they do not have noise 
cancelling capability and my wife's embroidery machine is severely 
limiting my radio operations.


I have already looked at the Yamaha CM500's because they come so 
highly recommended on this group. If they're noise cancelling, I 
cannot find that information about them.


I want something that will last. The MDR-V6's have lasted at least 10 
years if not longer. I've only had to replace the earpads.


I want something that *covers* my ear *not* something that sits *on* 
my ear. Those that sit *on* my ears are uncomfortable after a very 
short while.


Merry Christmas and 73,

Joel - W4JBB


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Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Weird K3 SSB problems fixed

[Don Wilhelm]

Brian,

Check in SSB mode to see if MIC + LINE has been inadvertently turned on.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/25/2013 2:30 PM, Brian Alsop wrote:

Please ignore this.  I found a 300 mv SDR audio signal on line in.

I don't understand how it got into the mic input-- it's only selected 
that way for DATA A.  I thought the mike/line in inputs were isolated 
from one another.


Guess not.  Removing the line-in signal solved the problem.


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Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

[Brian Hunt]

I have the Bose Quiet Comfort 15 I use with the K3 for CW weak signal work. 
Perfect for field day with the generator hammering away outside the tent. You 
can disconnect the audio lead and use 'em for quieting on airplanes, etc. They 
fit over the ear and the seal is effective and comfortable.  

They use one AAA battery which lasts for 24 to 30 hours of use. 

Brian, K0DTJ

> On Dec 25, 2013, at 14:33, Steve Kercel  wrote:
> 
> I use Bose Quiet Comfort 2 with the K3. Very effective.
> 
> AA4AK
> 
> 
>> On 12/25/2013 5:16 PM, Joel Black wrote:
>> I am looking for a pair of noise cancelling headphones.
>> 
>> I have a pair of Sony MDR-V6's that I love, but they do not have noise 
>> cancelling capability and my wife's embroidery machine is severely limiting 
>> my radio operations.
>> 
>> I have already looked at the Yamaha CM500's because they come so highly 
>> recommended on this group. If they're noise cancelling, I cannot find that 
>> information about them.
>> 
>> I want something that will last. The MDR-V6's have lasted at least 10 years 
>> if not longer. I've only had to replace the earpads.
>> 
>> I want something that *covers* my ear *not* something that sits *on* my ear. 
>> Those that sit *on* my ears are uncomfortable after a very short while.
>> 
>> Merry Christmas and 73,
>> 
>> Joel - W4JBB
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Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

[Bill Frantz]

On 12/25/13 at 2:16 PM, w4...@charter.net (Joel Black) wrote:

I have a pair of Sony MDR-V6's that I love, but they do not 
have noise cancelling capability and my wife's embroidery 
machine is severely limiting my radio operations.


I use a set of Senheiser noise canceling headphones when our 
ARES/RACES works the Los Gatos Children's Christmas parade. They 
are comfortable for at least a couple of hours and help hearing 
when a marching band is playing nearby.



I have already looked at the Yamaha CM500's because they come 
so highly recommended on this group. If they're noise 
cancelling, I cannot find that information about them.


They aren't noise canceling, but my wife complains that I can't 
hear her when I'm wearing them HIHI.


Cheers - Bill, AE6JV

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Re: [Elecraft] Santa - Thanks!

[Bill Frantz]

Santa, KI6SLX delivered a 100W upgrade for my K3. QRO here we come! :-)

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K2: cumulative HF xcvr review from eHam

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Good point Eric. You demonstate how much personal interests affect how a rig
might be rated. 

Compared to what a DX-40 has to offer the antique enthusiast, all of the
rigs on Doug's list don't even make the list, Hi! 

73, Ron AC7AC

-Original Message-

Interesting list, but I just bought a DX-40 on ebay and it's not on it. 
Did I screw up?

Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

[Greg Miller]

I also use the Bose QC2 - awesome headphones.

-Greg NY6C

On Dec 25, 2013, at 3:33 PM, Steve Kercel  wrote:

> I use Bose Quiet Comfort 2 with the K3. Very effective.
> 
> AA4AK
> 
> 
> On 12/25/2013 5:16 PM, Joel Black wrote:
>> I am looking for a pair of noise cancelling headphones.
>> 
>> I have a pair of Sony MDR-V6's that I love, but they do not have noise 
>> cancelling capability and my wife's embroidery machine is severely limiting 
>> my radio operations.
>> 
>> I have already looked at the Yamaha CM500's because they come so highly 
>> recommended on this group. If they're noise cancelling, I cannot find that 
>> information about them.
>> 
>> I want something that will last. The MDR-V6's have lasted at least 10 years 
>> if not longer. I've only had to replace the earpads.
>> 
>> I want something that *covers* my ear *not* something that sits *on* my ear. 
>> Those that sit *on* my ears are uncomfortable after a very short while.
>> 
>> Merry Christmas and 73,
>> 
>> Joel - W4JBB
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Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

[Steve Kercel]

I use Bose Quiet Comfort 2 with the K3. Very effective.

AA4AK


On 12/25/2013 5:16 PM, Joel Black wrote:

I am looking for a pair of noise cancelling headphones.

I have a pair of Sony MDR-V6's that I love, but they do not have noise 
cancelling capability and my wife's embroidery machine is severely 
limiting my radio operations.


I have already looked at the Yamaha CM500's because they come so 
highly recommended on this group. If they're noise cancelling, I 
cannot find that information about them.


I want something that will last. The MDR-V6's have lasted at least 10 
years if not longer. I've only had to replace the earpads.


I want something that *covers* my ear *not* something that sits *on* 
my ear. Those that sit *on* my ears are uncomfortable after a very 
short while.


Merry Christmas and 73,

Joel - W4JBB
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K2: cumulative HF xcvr review from eHam

[Dick Dickinson]

With 2 more reviews, the venerable Icom IC-751A would top the list at 5.0.

 

73,

Dick - KA5KKT

 

 

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[Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

[Joel Black]

I am looking for a pair of noise cancelling headphones.

I have a pair of Sony MDR-V6's that I love, but they do not have noise 
cancelling capability and my wife's embroidery machine is severely 
limiting my radio operations.


I have already looked at the Yamaha CM500's because they come so highly 
recommended on this group. If they're noise cancelling, I cannot find 
that information about them.


I want something that will last. The MDR-V6's have lasted at least 10 
years if not longer. I've only had to replace the earpads.


I want something that *covers* my ear *not* something that sits *on* my 
ear. Those that sit *on* my ears are uncomfortable after a very short while.


Merry Christmas and 73,

Joel - W4JBB
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K2: cumulative HF xcvr review from eHam

[EricJ]

Interesting list, but I just bought a DX-40 on ebay and it's not on it. 
Did I screw up?


Eric
KE6US

On 12/25/2013 1:06 PM, Douglas Zwiebel wrote:

Hope this prints OK.

While doodling around today, I thought to take a look at the eHam.net
product reviews.

Somewhat difficult to make a lot of sense from it, so I thought I'd import
it into Excel.

I've limited the list below to those rigs with 100 or more reviews.  The
sort is by average rating, then # of reviews.

Interesting stuff...and not too shabby for Elecraft K3 and K2.  KUDOS.
I'm happy to report that at some point in my ham career, I've owned the
first 3 listed.

I may regret this, but if you'd like the entire excel file, drop me a
line.  Then you can sort it any number of ways you like, for every single
radio ever reviewed.

This listing is as of Dec 25, 2013 around 2030z.

de Doug KR2Q

ReviewsAve ratingProduct
2094.9 Elecraft K3
1184.9 Kenwood TS-830S
2894.8 Elecraft K2 & K2/100
2184.8 ICOM IC-756 Pro III
1874.8 Kenwood TS-480SAT
1594.8 ICOM IC-7200
1324.8 Yaesu FT-990
1174.8 Kenwood TS-850
1134.8 Kenwood TS-480HX
1094.8 Yaesu FT-1000MP Mk V Field
1064.8 Yaesu FT-1000(D)
1004.8 Kenwood TS-520S
2434.7 ICOM IC-746
2394.7 Kenwood TS-590S
1624.7 Yaesu FT-920
1554.7 Kenwood TS-870S
1504.7 Yaesu FT-840
1424.7 ICOM IC-756PRO
1164.7 Kenwood TS-940SAT
1134.7 ICOM IC-735
1134.7 ICOM IC-7600
3934.6 ICOM IC-718
3554.6 Yaesu FT-897 & 897D
2724.6 Yaesu FT-950
2294.6 Yaesu FT-450
1794.6 Kenwood TS-570D(G)
1644.6 Ten-Tec Jupiter
1464.6 ICOM IC-756PRO2
4784.5 Kenwood TS-2000
4254.5 Yaesu FT-857 - all flavors
1244.5 ICOM IC-7700
4554.4 ICOM IC-706 - All flavors
1664.4 Yaesu FT-847
1524.4 Alinco DX-70TH
3104.3 ICOM IC-7000
2054.3 Yaesu FT-2000/2000D
1764.3 Icom IC 703
1634.3 Yaesu FT-1000MP Mk V
3414.2 ICOM IC-746PRO
1874.2 Yaesu FT-100D
1344.2 Radio Shack HTX-10
1103.7 Yaesu FT-100
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K2: cumulative HF xcvr review from eHam

[Douglas Zwiebel]

Jim, K9YC sed:
[snip]

I wouldn't put too much credence in a sort like this -- ratings like
this are highly subjective

[end snip]

Which is exactly why I limited the list to 100 or more reviews.  I figure
that folks who buy, or might buy, a K3 or K2 (or any other rig), are
probably as "subjective" as these reviews.  Hence, increased validity
overall for the "average" Joe Ham.

If you were to review only serious contesters, I'm sure the K3 would stand
out even more.  But most of the reviews, by category of reviewer, are not
from contesters.

So I think the list is still reasonably apples to apples...but your
"warning" is absolutely true.

mx es hny!

de Doug KR2Q
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K2: cumulative HF xcvr review from eHam

[Jim Brown]

On 12/25/2013 1:06 PM, Douglas Zwiebel wrote:

I've limited the list below to those rigs with 100 or more reviews.  The
sort is by average rating, then # of reviews.


I wouldn't put too much credence in a sort like this -- ratings like 
this are highly subjective, based on factors like  expectations, 
intended use, relative cost, and experience and the technical background 
of the reviewer. Is it the guy's first rig, or has he owned and used a 
dozen or more over decades on the air?  Is he a serious DXer, contester, 
or casual ragchewer? All product reviews must be read through a strong 
BS filter.


In this particular list, for example, the TS480 is unique, being one of 
the first (and still few) HF rigs specifically designed for remote 
operation.  Likewise, the 746 (I've owned two) provides a lot of bang 
for the buck and is fairly robust, but it's got lots of phase noise and 
a weak front end. The 7600 is also an RF trash generator -- clicks and 
phase noise abound.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] Santa - Thanks!

[Jim Bennett]

Yep, she got here from the Philippines in September of 1999 and by May of 2000 
had passed her General class test with the 13 wpm code test, too! She even 
tolerates my going on the air at 03:30 local time to work DX (after feeding our 
8 month old, that is) and good thing for me - I worked JT5DX (Mongolia) on 80 
CW the other morning shortly after doing the baby feeding ritual!! 


On   Wednesday, Dec 25, 2013, at  Wednesday, 12:04 PM, Bill Blomgren (kk4qdz) 
wrote:

> You have a VERY knowledgeable Santa in your shack!  Congrats!   I figure it 
> will be together by dinner...
> 
> 

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[Elecraft] WTB XG-50

[Alan Price]

Guess the subject line says it all.  Let me know if you want to sell one.
 
73
Merry Christmas
W1HYV
Alan
 
  
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[Elecraft] K3/K2: cumulative HF xcvr review from eHam

[Douglas Zwiebel]

Hope this prints OK.

While doodling around today, I thought to take a look at the eHam.net
product reviews.

Somewhat difficult to make a lot of sense from it, so I thought I'd import
it into Excel.

I've limited the list below to those rigs with 100 or more reviews.  The
sort is by average rating, then # of reviews.

Interesting stuff...and not too shabby for Elecraft K3 and K2.  KUDOS.
I'm happy to report that at some point in my ham career, I've owned the
first 3 listed.

I may regret this, but if you'd like the entire excel file, drop me a
line.  Then you can sort it any number of ways you like, for every single
radio ever reviewed.

This listing is as of Dec 25, 2013 around 2030z.

de Doug KR2Q

ReviewsAve ratingProduct
2094.9 Elecraft K3
1184.9 Kenwood TS-830S
2894.8 Elecraft K2 & K2/100
2184.8 ICOM IC-756 Pro III
1874.8 Kenwood TS-480SAT
1594.8 ICOM IC-7200
1324.8 Yaesu FT-990
1174.8 Kenwood TS-850
1134.8 Kenwood TS-480HX
1094.8 Yaesu FT-1000MP Mk V Field
1064.8 Yaesu FT-1000(D)
1004.8 Kenwood TS-520S
2434.7 ICOM IC-746
2394.7 Kenwood TS-590S
1624.7 Yaesu FT-920
1554.7 Kenwood TS-870S
1504.7 Yaesu FT-840
1424.7 ICOM IC-756PRO
1164.7 Kenwood TS-940SAT
1134.7 ICOM IC-735
1134.7 ICOM IC-7600
3934.6 ICOM IC-718
3554.6 Yaesu FT-897 & 897D
2724.6 Yaesu FT-950
2294.6 Yaesu FT-450
1794.6 Kenwood TS-570D(G)
1644.6 Ten-Tec Jupiter
1464.6 ICOM IC-756PRO2
4784.5 Kenwood TS-2000
4254.5 Yaesu FT-857 - all flavors
1244.5 ICOM IC-7700
4554.4 ICOM IC-706 - All flavors
1664.4 Yaesu FT-847
1524.4 Alinco DX-70TH
3104.3 ICOM IC-7000
2054.3 Yaesu FT-2000/2000D
1764.3 Icom IC 703
1634.3 Yaesu FT-1000MP Mk V
3414.2 ICOM IC-746PRO
1874.2 Yaesu FT-100D
1344.2 Radio Shack HTX-10
1103.7 Yaesu FT-100
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 IQ using NaP3

[Jeff Herr]

I use an i5 cpu under win8.1 and can run using either an external emu 204
(USB 2.0) 
or the internal realtek audio on my asus sabertooth motherboard.  

I no longer bother with the emu...the realtek hd is better.

I can sample at 196k with cpu at 10%

nevertheless, i too would like to hear details of the setup specifics.



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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Peter Eijlander
(PA0PJE)
Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 9:32 AM
To: Bob N3MNT; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 IQ using NaP3

Tried it Bob: Spike still there. No difference with the previous version. I
already had it at -110 dBm so not really an issue but using the I/Q cable
supplied remains disastrous, you need the galvanic separation.
I could create the overload warning in 2.6 but the software kept running.

NaP3 uses 90% CPU in task manager regular breakups in audio I like the "dual
receive" over two audio channels.

HDSDR uses 20% CPU.
But the interaction via OmniRig to the KX3 is much slower

It is not due to running too many other applications. The 2GHz dual-core AMD
CPU has enough room like 2.7 GB of memory.

Still a lot to find out here


Op 2013-12-24 16:00 schreef Bob N3MNT:
> Go to panadapter .com and download ver 2.6  it does a much better job 
> of getting rid of the zero freq spike.
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[Elecraft] WTB PADDLES

[John Cooper]

Thanks to everyone that replied.  I found one I liked!

John WT5Y
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Re: [Elecraft] Rotor control

[John]

I use N1MM ROTOR to control both of my rotors at my remote station--Orion 
2800px and Ham4 with the EZ card. I have 2 K3's and the RRC package. All the 
peripherals get switched with 2 of Green Heron GHEverywhere boxes and the 16 
contacts. Keep an old Dell6?? Box going and view the screen at the control 
sight with Remote Administrator program. The Idiom Press EZ card occasionally 
hangs up so I use one contact to repower the rotors also one to power up an 
auto tuner. The rest switch 6 pack, 2 4 sq, and 4 Beverages. My trusty old 
Alpha 87 does it's thing with Alpha remote. 

All works great. 

John,N0IJ. Control in MN, station in WI

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> On Dec 24, 2013, at 5:50 PM, Rick Tavan N6XI  wrote:
> 
> I'm using PstRotator from Codrut YO3DMU. I run the server side on a Dell
> Optiplex computer ($200 used - very quiet and reliable) at the remote site,
> along with server apps for KPA and KAT. I run the client side at the
> control site. Codrut's package has extensive support for many different
> rotors and logging software. It even supports remote control of elevation
> rotors, SteppIR controllers and other stuff. In my case, I control an Orion
> RC2800P-A rotor controller at the remote site from Writelog on my control
> site computer. Type in a call, push an F-key and the rotor turns to the
> correct azimuth. Very slick. Writelog connects to the control side
> RemoteRig RRC COM1-USB port for rig control as well.
> 
> /Rick
> 
> 
>> On Tue, Dec 24, 2013 at 1:20 PM, David Christ  wrote:
>> 
>> When using Remote Rig for running a remote K3, what are people using for
>> rotor control?
>> 
>> David K0LUM
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Re: [Elecraft] Santa - Thanks!

[Dennis Moore]

On 12/25/2013 11:35 AM, Jim Bennett wrote:

Wow - Santa (KF6ZNT) sure was nice to me today! I unwrapped a big brown box and 
found a KX3 kit waiting for me - wah!
Let Dale play with it so he'll be convinced he needs one for the RV. 
Merry Christmas!


73, Dennis NJ6G
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[Elecraft] Santa - Thanks!

[Jim Bennett]

Wow - Santa (KF6ZNT) sure was nice to me today! I unwrapped a big brown box and 
found a KX3 kit waiting for me - wah!

Now I can spend some time building it, learning how to use it and at the same 
time, learn more about using WSJT-X / JT9 on the K3. Who said it's boring being 
retired?!?!?!???

Merry Christmas everyone - 

Jim / W6JHB
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[Elecraft] Fwd: Weird K3 SSB problems fixed

[Brian Alsop]

Please ignore this.  I found a 300 mv SDR audio signal on line in.

I don't understand how it got into the mic input-- it's only selected 
that way for DATA A.  I thought the mike/line in inputs were isolated 
from one another.


Guess not.  Removing the line-in signal solved the problem.

73 de Brian/K3KO


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Subject: Weird K3 SSB problems fixed
Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2013 19:27:10 +
From: Brian Alsop 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Thanks to tips from several people of the list this problem was solved.

It turns out that a scope showed there was a 300 mv audio signal on line
in.

Line in was not selected and I don't understand how it got to the mic
input. Bleed through?  I normally use line in for PSK in the data A mode.

Never the less, I had shot myself if the foot.  The SDR RX/Rocky
connected to the K3 normally has its audio sent to a sound card with no
speaker/earphones connected.  Today I listened to it a bit on a
different sound card.  Resetting the sound card choice, I'd sent it to
the SC used for PSK transmit tones.

73 de Brian/K3KO

On 12/25/2013 17:28, Brian Alsop wrote:

I was using the K3 today.  The VOX kept cycling to transmit and back
with no voice input.

Sounded like an easy problem to fix.  Just touch up the antivox.

Nope.

Listening in the monitor, there is a rushing sound with clicking (like
fans in the background or something with a superimposed woodpecker).
Clearly that spurious noise is what was tripping the vox off/on.

Next removing the mike plug, the rushing sound was still there.

With no mike input where is it coming from?  Unlikely to be RFI since it
is there at 1 watt.

Setting the mike gain to zero and compression doesn't fix it.
Compression level does substantial increase or decrease it.

Any suggestions?

73 de Brian/K3KO



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[Elecraft] Weird K3 SSB problems fixed

[Brian Alsop]

Thanks to tips from several people of the list this problem was solved.

It turns out that a scope showed there was a 300 mv audio signal on line 
in.


Line in was not selected and I don't understand how it got to the mic 
input. Bleed through?  I normally use line in for PSK in the data A mode.


Never the less, I had shot myself if the foot.  The SDR RX/Rocky 
connected to the K3 normally has its audio sent to a sound card with no 
speaker/earphones connected.  Today I listened to it a bit on a 
different sound card.  Resetting the sound card choice, I'd sent it to 
the SC used for PSK transmit tones.


73 de Brian/K3KO

On 12/25/2013 17:28, Brian Alsop wrote:

I was using the K3 today.  The VOX kept cycling to transmit and back
with no voice input.

Sounded like an easy problem to fix.  Just touch up the antivox.

Nope.

Listening in the monitor, there is a rushing sound with clicking (like
fans in the background or something with a superimposed woodpecker).
Clearly that spurious noise is what was tripping the vox off/on.

Next removing the mike plug, the rushing sound was still there.

With no mike input where is it coming from?  Unlikely to be RFI since it
is there at 1 watt.

Setting the mike gain to zero and compression doesn't fix it.
Compression level does substantial increase or decrease it.

Any suggestions?

73 de Brian/K3KO



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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Morse Practice

[Dick Dievendorff]

My TT1 suggestion applies to the text decode sent to the "terminal" which in 
this case can be the KX3 Utility on your PC. 

I don't know how to influence the VFO B display behavior. 

Merry Xmas!

Dick, K6KR

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> On Dec 25, 2013, at 8:48, "w...@i29.net"  wrote:
> 
> Hi Dick
> 
> This is Ken W0CZ. I also wanted to make the VFO B area stay in text decode. I 
> put TT1 in PF1 and TT0 in PF2. I can not see any difference as the VFO B 
> still reverts back to the frequency after a short time. Did I do something 
> wrong or did I not understand the problem you were helping Gary solve?
> 
> 73
> 
> Ken W0CZ
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Dec 24, 2013, at 12:56 PM, Dick Dievendorff  wrote:
>> 
>> You can connect the Kx3 Utility and enter a TT1; command in its command 
>> tester window to view the decode. Enter TT0; to turn it off when done. 
>> 
>> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Dec 23, 2013, at 20:49, Gary Hawkins  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I've just received my KX3 Morse key.
>>> 
>>> Now, I'm only just learning Morse so my Morse is horrible and often gaps 
>>> appear which are longer than the word gaps the decoder is expecting.  As 
>>> soon as this happens the VOX B display almost immediately changes from 
>>> decoding characters to displaying frequency.  This is a little off putting 
>>> although obviously the KX3 is telling me my Morse is horrible.
>>> 
>>> Is there a way of setting a delay so this does not happen so frequently, or 
>>> better still to stop it switching back at all to frequency while I'm 
>>> practicing?
>>> 
>>> Gary K6YOA
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Re: [Elecraft] W2 Wattmeter idea

[Milan Gütter, OK7GU]

Dr Vic,

Iam using K2 and LP-100A Wattmeter for my remotely controlled station, 
both works fine.

The K2 accuracy for SWR upto 2 is enough good (10%).

If you need more sophisticated Wattmeter, use the LP-100A.
http://www.telepostinc.com/lp100.html

LP-100A can indicate the pure FWD power. And many other parameters.

73, MX and HNY2014

Milan, OK7GU
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Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2013 18:08:17 -0800
From: Vic Rosenthal K2VCO 
To: Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: [Elecraft] W2 Wattmeter idea
Message-ID: <52ba3e11.7060...@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed

I just ordered a W2 wattmeter, haven't received it yet, and I already
want to change something!

It displays forward power and SWR. When the SWR is 1:1, then the power
output of the transmitter is equal to the forward power. But when it is
greater than 1:1, then the actual power output is the forward power LESS
the reflected power.

I would like an option to display this output power, forward less
reflected. This could probably be done in the firmware, a "SMOP" as
Wayne likes to say.

I realize that this does not tell you the power delivered to the
antenna, for which you would need to know the line loss. But it is still
a more useful indication than just the forward power.



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Re: [Elecraft] Rotor control

[Milan Gütter, OK7GU]

David,

Iam using 5 remotely controlled rotators (1x Prosistel, 2xCreate, 2x 
Yaesu) with my Remoterig RRC1258 and K3/0 + K3.


I tested few solutions.
The best (better than the Remoterig solution) for me is the PstRotator 
SW from YO3DMU

http://www.qsl.net/yo3dmu/index_Page346.htm

Rotartors are equiped with the ERC hardware - PCB unit from
http://www.schmidt-alba.de 

All works fine for over 1Yr.

73, MX + HNY

Milan, OK7GU
www.ok7gu.com





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Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:20:38 -0600
From: David Christ 
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Rotor control
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When using Remote Rig for running a remote K3, what are people using for rotor 
control?

David K0LUM

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Re: [Elecraft] Weird K3 SSB problems

[John Lemay]

Have you got anything connected to the line in socket ?

John G4ZTR

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian Alsop
Sent: 25 December 2013 17:29
To: 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: [Elecraft] Weird K3 SSB problems

I was using the K3 today.  The VOX kept cycling to transmit and back 
with no voice input.

Sounded like an easy problem to fix.  Just touch up the antivox.

Nope.

Listening in the monitor, there is a rushing sound with clicking (like 
fans in the background or something with a superimposed woodpecker).
Clearly that spurious noise is what was tripping the vox off/on.

Next removing the mike plug, the rushing sound was still there.

With no mike input where is it coming from?  Unlikely to be RFI since it 
is there at 1 watt.

Setting the mike gain to zero and compression doesn't fix it. 
Compression level does substantial increase or decrease it.

Any suggestions?

73 de Brian/K3KO



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Re: [Elecraft] Weird K3 SSB problems

[Mike Reublin]

Any sound card input?

73, Mike NF4L

On Dec 25, 2013, at 12:28 PM, Brian Alsop  wrote:

> I was using the K3 today.  The VOX kept cycling to transmit and back with no 
> voice input.
> 
> Sounded like an easy problem to fix.  Just touch up the antivox.
> 
> Nope.
> 
> Listening in the monitor, there is a rushing sound with clicking (like fans 
> in the background or something with a superimposed woodpecker).
> Clearly that spurious noise is what was tripping the vox off/on.
> 
> Next removing the mike plug, the rushing sound was still there.
> 
> With no mike input where is it coming from?  Unlikely to be RFI since it is 
> there at 1 watt.
> 
> Setting the mike gain to zero and compression doesn't fix it. Compression 
> level does substantial increase or decrease it.
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> 73 de Brian/K3KO
> 
> 
> 
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[Elecraft] Weird K3 SSB problems

[Brian Alsop]

I was using the K3 today.  The VOX kept cycling to transmit and back 
with no voice input.


Sounded like an easy problem to fix.  Just touch up the antivox.

Nope.

Listening in the monitor, there is a rushing sound with clicking (like 
fans in the background or something with a superimposed woodpecker).

Clearly that spurious noise is what was tripping the vox off/on.

Next removing the mike plug, the rushing sound was still there.

With no mike input where is it coming from?  Unlikely to be RFI since it 
is there at 1 watt.


Setting the mike gain to zero and compression doesn't fix it. 
Compression level does substantial increase or decrease it.


Any suggestions?

73 de Brian/K3KO



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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Morse Practice

[Gary Hawkins]

Hi Ken,

Dick's solution works only doing Morse decode with the KX3 utility 
program.  So you end up using this to view your practice Morse rather 
than the VFO B display area on the KX3.


I've not found a solution yet that allows you to use the KX3 standalone 
and not have the VFO B area almost immediately switch back to a 
frequency display after you hesitate with your Morse practice.


Best regards,

Gary K6YOA


On 12/25/2013 8:48 AM, w...@i29.net wrote:

Hi Dick

This is Ken W0CZ. I also wanted to make the VFO B area stay in text decode. I 
put TT1 in PF1 and TT0 in PF2. I can not see any difference as the VFO B still 
reverts back to the frequency after a short time. Did I do something wrong or 
did I not understand the problem you were helping Gary solve?

73

Ken W0CZ

Sent from my iPad


On Dec 24, 2013, at 12:56 PM, Dick Dievendorff  wrote:

You can connect the Kx3 Utility and enter a TT1; command in its command tester 
window to view the decode. Enter TT0; to turn it off when done.

73 de Dick, K6KR

Sent from my iPhone


On Dec 23, 2013, at 20:49, Gary Hawkins  wrote:

I've just received my KX3 Morse key.

Now, I'm only just learning Morse so my Morse is horrible and often gaps appear 
which are longer than the word gaps the decoder is expecting.  As soon as this 
happens the VOX B display almost immediately changes from decoding characters 
to displaying frequency.  This is a little off putting although obviously the 
KX3 is telling me my Morse is horrible.

Is there a way of setting a delay so this does not happen so frequently, or 
better still to stop it switching back at all to frequency while I'm practicing?

Gary K6YOA
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Morse Practice

[w...@i29.net]

Hi Dick

This is Ken W0CZ. I also wanted to make the VFO B area stay in text decode. I 
put TT1 in PF1 and TT0 in PF2. I can not see any difference as the VFO B still 
reverts back to the frequency after a short time. Did I do something wrong or 
did I not understand the problem you were helping Gary solve?

73

Ken W0CZ

Sent from my iPad

> On Dec 24, 2013, at 12:56 PM, Dick Dievendorff  wrote:
> 
> You can connect the Kx3 Utility and enter a TT1; command in its command 
> tester window to view the decode. Enter TT0; to turn it off when done. 
> 
> 73 de Dick, K6KR
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Dec 23, 2013, at 20:49, Gary Hawkins  wrote:
>> 
>> I've just received my KX3 Morse key.
>> 
>> Now, I'm only just learning Morse so my Morse is horrible and often gaps 
>> appear which are longer than the word gaps the decoder is expecting.  As 
>> soon as this happens the VOX B display almost immediately changes from 
>> decoding characters to displaying frequency.  This is a little off putting 
>> although obviously the KX3 is telling me my Morse is horrible.
>> 
>> Is there a way of setting a delay so this does not happen so frequently, or 
>> better still to stop it switching back at all to frequency while I'm 
>> practicing?
>> 
>> Gary K6YOA
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Re: [Elecraft] W2 Wattmeter idea

[Fred Smith]

I use an Alpha 4510 Power/SWR Meter and it does have a power
delivered/forward setting just for that. That setting takes all of these
factors into consideration for the final product it reads from .03-3000w.
That is the reason for my trusted Oak Hills Research WM-2 QRP wattmeter
still in line for my KX3.


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m

 

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Vic Rosenthal K2VCO
Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 8:08 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] W2 Wattmeter idea

I just ordered a W2 wattmeter, haven't received it yet, and I already want
to change something!

It displays forward power and SWR. When the SWR is 1:1, then the power
output of the transmitter is equal to the forward power. But when it is
greater than 1:1, then the actual power output is the forward power LESS the
reflected power.

I would like an option to display this output power, forward less reflected.
This could probably be done in the firmware, a "SMOP" as Wayne likes to say.

I realize that this does not tell you the power delivered to the antenna,
for which you would need to know the line loss. But it is still a more
useful indication than just the forward power.

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Vic K2VCO
Fresno CA
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[Elecraft] Seasons Greetings

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

I hope everyone enjoys the holidays and Santa brought you more Elecraft gear 
for Christmas :-)
Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year with good DX
73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)

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