Re: [Elecraft] K3 Rx antenna
Hello Brian, I was hoping there would be a way to do this selectively within the confines of the K3 and not use something external. I found in the last 160M contest that there were many DX I could hear on the Rx antenna as it is "steerable" while the Inv-L picks up sounds equally from all directions. I found I could almost completely eliminate stateside QRM if I listened only through the Rx antenna and aimed it towards the DX but it could only be heard in one ear. Considering the high amount of QRM coming in on the Inv-L and the high amount of desired signals coming in on the Rx, I needed to shut off the noise in the Inv-L & hear with both ears, the DX on the Rx antenna. Funny thing for me about the diversity mode; I use it but not often because of the signal loss when diversity is engaged. What I find I prefer is to link the two receivers and use the sub. This allows a better sounding signal to me and its in sync so there's no offset in the Rx. I let my head do the "diversity" and it seems to work really well. About the only time I use diversity is when there is a wide split the XIT won't reach and the DX is faint on the main antenna. Then I'll go split find a hole in the pileup, perch there and go into diversity so I can still hear the DX on their transmit freq till the band changes. The twin receivers & diversity is a very cool thing. Gary, KA1J > I have all of my receive antennas switchable into the sub RX or the rx input (a six by two matrix in my case) K9ay makes a box that can do this or you can build your own. K9ay has a preamp in his box so that there is no loss of level when both inputs are on the same antenna. The RX ant switch will toggle the main receiver between receive antenna(s) and the tx antenna. The diversity feature of listening on the same frequency with different antenna in each ear makes it possible to pick out stations in the sound field. On good nights it's really obvious when a station is not on this continent with one dash or dot. > > > On Jan 31, 2014, at 8:57 PM, "Gary Smith" wrote: > > > > I connect my Rx antenna via the BNC below the SO239 outputs. I have a > > sub Receiver and have the Rx on the sub and listen to the vertical > > transmitting antenna on the main with my stereo headset. > > > > There are times when I'd like to only hear the Rx antenna and not the > > vertical and to this point to do that, I turn off the audio from the > > main receiver & listen with the one ear to the sub Rx. > > > > Listening to the transmit antenna with both ears I just don't use the > > sub rx. The question I'd like to know is: How can I listen to the sub > > Rx only with both ears? I could do it by inserting a stereo to mono > > adapter in line but that's going to be bothersome quickly. Any easy & > > quick way to do this? > > > > 73, > > > > Gary > > KA1J > > > > > > > > > > --- > > This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus > > protection is active. > > http://www.avast.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 > --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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 Rx antenna
I have all of my receive antennas switchable into the sub RX or the rx input (a six by two matrix in my case) K9ay makes a box that can do this or you can build your own. K9ay has a preamp in his box so that there is no loss of level when both inputs are on the same antenna. The RX ant switch will toggle the main receiver between receive antenna(s) and the tx antenna. The diversity feature of listening on the same frequency with different antenna in each ear makes it possible to pick out stations in the sound field. On good nights it's really obvious when a station is not on this continent with one dash or dot. Sent via iPhone > On Jan 31, 2014, at 8:57 PM, "Gary Smith" wrote: > > I connect my Rx antenna via the BNC below the SO239 outputs. I have a > sub Receiver and have the Rx on the sub and listen to the vertical > transmitting antenna on the main with my stereo headset. > > There are times when I'd like to only hear the Rx antenna and not the > vertical and to this point to do that, I turn off the audio from the > main receiver & listen with the one ear to the sub Rx. > > Listening to the transmit antenna with both ears I just don't use the > sub rx. The question I'd like to know is: How can I listen to the sub > Rx only with both ears? I could do it by inserting a stereo to mono > adapter in line but that's going to be bothersome quickly. Any easy & > quick way to do this? > > 73, > > Gary > KA1J > > > > > --- > This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus > protection is active. > http://www.avast.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] K3 Rx antenna
I connect my Rx antenna via the BNC below the SO239 outputs. I have a sub Receiver and have the Rx on the sub and listen to the vertical transmitting antenna on the main with my stereo headset. There are times when I'd like to only hear the Rx antenna and not the vertical and to this point to do that, I turn off the audio from the main receiver & listen with the one ear to the sub Rx. Listening to the transmit antenna with both ears I just don't use the sub rx. The question I'd like to know is: How can I listen to the sub Rx only with both ears? I could do it by inserting a stereo to mono adapter in line but that's going to be bothersome quickly. Any easy & quick way to do this? 73, Gary KA1J --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
If I had my druthers, I would invest in an all-frequency all-mode MF/HF receiver with sensitivity, selectivity and data decoding modes equal to that of the K3/KX3. My K2 doesn't tune much outside of the ham bands. This would replace my "good ol' Kenwood R-5000 which I have had for 30 years or so. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 >From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
This is the key question. I wouldn't mind seeing a tricked-out multimode VHF/UHF radio, but I don't want to buy one. On 1/31/2014 6:29 PM, David Heinsohn wrote: Of course Elecraft has to see a market, but I hope they can find 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
My sentiments exactly! If I have to buy an Icom 9100, I am not interested in playing VHF/UHF/SHF... But IF Elecraft:-) 73, Jack VK4JRC Club.www.cqara.org.au Member WIA SARL ARRL GQRP #14392 QRPARCI #15068 VKQRP.#833 > On 1 Feb 2014, at 12:19 pm, Bob wrote: > > I, for one, would be interested in an Elecraft solution. In my case I own > a IC-9100 which I use mostly for satellite work (it is lacking on the HF > side especially compared to my K3). I'd love to see something small like > a K3, but something that allowed plug in modules like 2m/70cm/23cm/etc. I > would hope it would allow about 50 watts of output (rather than the 20w of > the transverter). And like others, I'm not looking for another "does > everything in one box" radio, but a VHF/UHF/SHF rig. > > The 9100 is a pretty large radio, great for home use, but not so hot for > portable operation. It also is a power hog on receive.. I'd like to see > something smaller and much lighter for use in the field. > > 73, Bob, WB4SON > __ > 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
While the idea of a multi-band, all-mode VHF-UHF radio sounds good, how many folks have the necessary equipment to make sure it works after you bolt everything together. All you need to do is just slightly move a coil and can knock the whole thing out of whack. Of course, if it's supplied assembled and tested, then forget what I wrote. But then the price will go up, way up !! 73, Dick, W1KSZ On 1/31/2014 7:19 PM, Bob wrote: I, for one, would be interested in an Elecraft solution. In my case I own a IC-9100 which I use mostly for satellite work (it is lacking on the HF side especially compared to my K3). I'd love to see something small like a K3, but something that allowed plug in modules like 2m/70cm/23cm/etc. I would hope it would allow about 50 watts of output (rather than the 20w of the transverter). And like others, I'm not looking for another "does everything in one box" radio, but a VHF/UHF/SHF rig. The 9100 is a pretty large radio, great for home use, but not so hot for portable operation. It also is a power hog on receive.. I'd like to see something smaller and much lighter for use in the field. 73, Bob, WB4SON __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
In a word Yes! To add another word Please! I've wanted a good dedicated VHF+ rig for a couple of decades. I don't think transverters are the best answer, and I have some sitting on this desk right now. Of course Elecraft has to see a market, but I hope they can find it. David KD0R __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
I, for one, would be interested in an Elecraft solution. In my case I own a IC-9100 which I use mostly for satellite work (it is lacking on the HF side especially compared to my K3). I'd love to see something small like a K3, but something that allowed plug in modules like 2m/70cm/23cm/etc. I would hope it would allow about 50 watts of output (rather than the 20w of the transverter). And like others, I'm not looking for another "does everything in one box" radio, but a VHF/UHF/SHF rig. The 9100 is a pretty large radio, great for home use, but not so hot for portable operation. It also is a power hog on receive.. I'd like to see something smaller and much lighter for use in the field. 73, Bob, WB4SON __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
With the optional tin foil lining. Rick nhc -Original Message- From: Jim Lowman The only modification that I would suggest is an instruction manual on how to wear one properly. Probably not a problem with hams, though. :-) 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 1/31/2014 3:46 PM, Bob wrote: > Hopefully the hats are not a mature design. We need further > development with more color choices. __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
The only modification that I would suggest is an instruction manual on how to wear one properly. Probably not a problem with hams, though. :-) 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 1/31/2014 3:46 PM, Bob wrote: Hopefully the hats are not a mature design. We need further development with more color choices. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR. __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
So do I. Last year at Dayton I had bought one before I saw all of the furor on the list, that Elecraft was selling hats rather than giving them away. They are nice hats, and well-made. Probably Yaesu (if they even give hats away - I don't think they did) gets them in such quantity that they cost them maybe a buck or two each - cheap advertising. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 1/31/2014 2:41 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: I think the only thing you will get agreement on as far as developments here is that all the hams will want free hats at Dayton (except me... I've got one!). Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ __ 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] Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks
On 1/31/2014 12:41 PM, Bill W2BLC wrote: Sure am looking forward to a successful fix for the tuner's problems - then I will be able to use my tuner and amp. Otherwise, I will return to a manual tuner and tube based amplifier. This has not been a pleasant experience. I have to wonder how it is that the internal tuner to the K3 works so well - yet the external 500 Watt tuner does not. Bill W2BLC K-Line () I've asked this several times, not gotten an answer, just continuing complaints: I'm running KAT500 FW Version 1.32 which came with my KAT500 [there are no KAT500 FW files in the location the KAT500 Utility looks for them], so I've never done an FW upload. I have NEVER experienced this problem with my K3-KPA500-KAT500 combo once I took the time to train it on all the band segment-antenna combinations I have [I operate it in MAN mode]. I don't doubt that the problem is real, and I don't doubt that it is very annoying, and we know the smart folk at Elecraft are working on it. But ... Once more ... has anyone reloaded an earlier version of the FW, such as for example, 1.32? If it works for me, it ought to work for everyone, no? OK, admittedly, this involves computers so that's not a foregone conclusion, :-) but it should be worth a try. I follow the "If it's not broke, don't fix it" theory. If new FW implements something that I want or will affect me, I get it. For the record, the K3 is FW version 4.58, I haven't uploaded that in a long time either. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014 - www.cqp.org __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
Jim, I bought my FT-847 in the first few months after it was introduced in1998 and used it on satellite and eme for ten+ years. I agonized for two years after getting K3 whether to sell. I needed funds to buy two transverters so selling the FT-847 provided funds. But I lost the 440-450 FM band and satellite crossband operation. I think that many new techs do not get the elmering after getting a license like was done 40-50 years ago when I was starting out. Also many new hams are entering for the emcomm role of ham radio and do not have the normal hobbly interest in radio, itself. I'm sure many give up within a year when they find more interesting stuff in their smart phone apps. I chose to switch to the K3 exactly because of its superior performance on CW. The low-noise DDS VFO and being transverter ready with the KVX3, helped. This is the old standard of excellence for weak-signal work so I went back to a good HF radio + transverters and am very pleased with the result. The FT-847 was OK on SSB/FM on VHF/UHF but not particularly good for HF. Its big attraction was having everything under one hood. I have an idea for Elecraft which might come halfway to having a single do-it-all radio: Make an enclosure to match the K3 that will take four transverters in slide-in slots, like was done with the FT-736R, only in a box separate from the K3. Each transverter would retain its own output antenna connection but have a common 28-MHz input switch selectable. Also incorporate a sequencer board for controlling accessories for four bands. Two coax to the K3 and two control lines (One to ACC and one from KEYOUT). Provide 12v distribution to the K3 so one 12v power cable would be needed. One could chose four transverters of 50, 144, 222, 432, 1296 MHz bands or install one and add others later. Edge connector interface to the transverter except for RF output which could remain a BNC (or N as option). Taking the two package station portable or mobile would be fairly easy. A similar concept could be used with the KX3, or make the 4-band transverter unit universal so it could be used with any 28-MHz SSB radio. 73, Ed - KL7UW At 10:45 AM 1/31/2014, you wrote: Hi Ed, I've stubbornly held onto my FT-847 because of the higher power on 2m and 432 MHz. To get 222 capability, I purchased the Elecraft transverter kit, but haven't had time to assemble it yet. I thought I'd begin right after I order a 222 MHz Yagi from M2. It's astounding that more Technician-class licensees don't make better use of the tremendous spectrum and many modes available to them. I have to wonder how many get their license, get tired of working the repeaters, and never bother to renew - especially that first big wave of no-coders. About 10 years ago, the XYL, herself a Technician, set up a 6m/2m demonstration station at Field Day. It attracted a lot of attention, and at least one Tech upgraded to Extra, back when we still had the code element to pass. But most, as far as I know, didn't follow through. Other than having everything all in one package, do you feel that the K3 + transverters is superior to using the FT-847 with transverters? It's nice to know that it will support 9 transverters! BTW, I do have the transverter interface for my K3. 73 de Jim - AD6CW 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com "Kits made by KL7UW" Dubus Mag business: dubus...@gmail.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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
I've looked at the existing offerings that partially address my proposal. The IC-9100 has these drawbacks: --- no 222 MHz option --- the base transceiver is ~ $3,000 and the 1.2 GHz module lists for ~ $700 --- redundant coverage of the HF bands - I have plenty of HF transceivers, not the least of which is a K3/100 and KX3/KXPA100/ATU I'd would love to see an a la carte option for the VHF/UHF bands, similar to the FT-736R, but allowing any combination of 6m modules on up. In my case, I'd want 222/902/1.2 GHz Maybe it isn't viable to produce. There must be a reason that Yaesu hasn't updated the FT-736R. I was hoping to hear some comment from Wayne or Eric on this issue. When there was a considerable number of requests for a 2m/70cm module for the KX3, they were very transparent in saying that it wouldn't happen, primarily because of size constraints. I realize that, in a competitive environment, it's wise not to show one's hand concerning future development. At the same time, it seems that if the JA manufacturers had this idea and thought that it was feasible, it would be on the market by now. So I see an unfilled niche waiting to be exploited. 73 de Jim - AD6CW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
Rumour has it that.a new hat is under development, it will have an integrated antenna mount! 73, Jack VK4JRC Club.www.cqara.org.au Member WIA SARL ARRL GQRP #14392 QRPARCI #15068 VKQRP.#833 > On 1 Feb 2014, at 9:46 am, Bob wrote: > > Hopefully the hats are not a mature design. We need further development with > more color choices. > > 73, > Bob > K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR. > >> On 1/31/2014 5:41 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: >> I think the only thing you will get agreement on as far as developments here >> is that all the hams will want free hats at Dayton (except me... I've got >> one!). >> >> >> Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ >> Owner - Operator >> Big Signal Ranch >> Staunton, Illinois >> email: b...@wjschmidt.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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
Hopefully the hats are not a mature design. We need further development with more color choices. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR. On 1/31/2014 5:41 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: I think the only thing you will get agreement on as far as developments here is that all the hams will want free hats at Dayton (except me... I've got one!). Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch Staunton, Illinois email: b...@wjschmidt.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] Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks
On 1/31/2014 12:59 PM, XE3/K5ENS wrote: We're also working on a new feature that will allow the K3 to retune the KAT500 automatically, in receive mode, each time the VFO is moved. This feature would be turned on/off in a K3 menu entry (default would be off). By "retune," I mean that the KAT500 would select an LC combination that had been previously stored for the applicable band segment--the same thing that happens when the tuner measures the transmit frequency. *Wayne, So this will only work if you connect to a K3? Keith* Ummm ... I suppose "no," if somebody else's radio will speak properly to the KAT500 on that multi-conductor interface cable. The odds of a non-Elecraft radio doing that are probably lower than the odds I'm pregnant with twins. :-) So, practically, I guess the answer is "yes." 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014 - www.cqp.org __ 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] Data Mode AFSK A Dual PB
I am having some trouble - probably cockpit error. I have not really been working any of the W1AW/x stations on digital modes until the past couple of days. Upon reading Fred Cady's book and the K3 manual, I find that in AFSK A, I should be able to set the DUAL PB. I cannot. I get an "N/A" message. I *am* in data mode and I am in AFSK A. I have the standard 2.7 kHz filter and a 500 Hz filter. They are both enabled on the Main and Sub receivers for DATA. I have even disconnected from RUMlog and cocoaModem just in case they were causing an issue. I just reset the K3 and still have the same issue. I just checked on my KX3 and noticed that DATA A, AFSK A, and FSK D look different on the filter display. On the KX3, AFSK A and FSK D look the same (DTF - similar to what is on page 32 of the K3 manual). On my K3, AFSK A and DATA A look the same (no DTF for AFSK A). Have I turned a knob or made a setting that has done this? I have to admit, until recently, I have only used DATA A with Fldigi, but I have found the integration with RUMlog and cocoaModem to be nice. I'm not really used to AFSK A. Any other tips? Thanks, Joel - W4JBB __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
Joe, problem is they are worth no more than what they cost when operating in dense Europe in VHF/UHF contests ... crap! Been there, done that. :-( If people are willing to spend $2.000 for superb DB6NT transverters I'm sure they would spend 3k as well for an integrated 2-3 bands solution the class of Elecraft. I sure would do! VHF contests DO sound like 20m in a contest overhere so you DO need the same class of equipment. 73, Olli - DH8BQA Am 31.01.2014 21:36, schrieb Joe Subich, W4TV: A K3-based successor to the Yaesu FT-736 would be far, far better. If one wants it all in one box get the IC-9100, TS-2000 or even an IC-7000 or 706mkIIg. I can't think of anything more compact that the 706mkIIg or 7000 and I doubt that Elecraft can or would compete with that size/price. 73, ... Joe, W4TV __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
In my opinion, no. The satellite days are over until AMSAT and the government can work out their ITAR differences. I don't have any desire to invest in any equipment for FM satellites. For VHF/UHF contesting transverters are the operational choice. That said a 10M radio specifically designed for use with transverters I would like to see. It would be narrowband, maximum of +10dBm of drive (adjustable), have IF Shift, some DSP and have same computer and sound card interfaces the K3 has. 73, John N2HMM at W2LV FN21 __ 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] Setting up the frequency offset for the K3 standard filter
Carl, There should be another number on it proceeded by a + or -. The 2.7 kHz is the width, not the offset. I don't know where they are marking the offset on the filter at the present time, but those at Elecraft support should be able to tell you. That other number should be in the range of -1.28 to +.25. If it really is marked with an offset of 2.7 kHz, it is a marking mistake and you should contact Elecraft to arrange a swap with one that is properly marked. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/31/2014 5:55 PM, Carl Yaffey wrote: The standard 2.7khz filter has the frequency offset marked as 2.7khz. When I try to enter that value during configuration (CONFIG, FL1 FRQ) I see values that range from -1.28 to +.25 What should I be setting it to? __ 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] Setting up the frequency offset for the K3 standard filter
The offset of a 2.7 kHz filter is very likely a lot less than 2.7 kHz. Is there no other marking on the filter? 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Carl Yaffey Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 2:55 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Setting up the frequency offset for the K3 standard filter The standard 2.7khz filter has the frequency offset marked as 2.7khz. When I try to enter that value during configuration (CONFIG, FL1 FRQ) I see values that range from -1.28 to +.25 What should I be setting it to? Carl Yaffey K8NU Banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro. recording studio. cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com http://www.grassahol.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] Setting up the frequency offset for the K3 standard filter
The standard 2.7khz filter has the frequency offset marked as 2.7khz. When I try to enter that value during configuration (CONFIG, FL1 FRQ) I see values that range from -1.28 to +.25 What should I be setting it to? Carl Yaffey K8NU Banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro. recording studio. cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com http://www.grassahol.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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
I think the only thing you will get agreement on as far as developments here is that all the hams will want free hats at Dayton (except me... I've got one!). Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch Staunton, Illinois email: b...@wjschmidt.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bernie KF0QS Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 4:14 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? I would definitely be interested in such a radio. I do have an FT-736R, and although I love the radio, I would welcome the opportunity to replace it with something up-to-date. Although I recognize that satellite opportunities are limited right now (which is why I have the 736), I'd still be interested in a new radio with similar, but updated, capabilities. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Would-anyone-like-to-see-an-all-mode-VH F-UHF-offering-from-Elecraft-tp7583468p7583529.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-modeVHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
Agreed. My new IC-7100 does a nice job, and it includes HF, and can be mobile. Monty K2DLJ Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-modeVHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? No Hi All, As for me, I say no. I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time, in making the continued improvements in the K3, P3, KPA500 & KAT500. Just my .02 worth! 73 de Jim - KE8G Sent from my iPad No. The K3 works very well with built-in 2m XVTR and the Elecraft external XVTR kits. __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
I forgot to mention that part of the interest in an Elecraft VHF/UHF all mode rig would be the pleasure of building it, which is not something I got to experience with the 736. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Would-anyone-like-to-see-an-all-mode-VHF-UHF-offering-from-Elecraft-tp7583468p7583530.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
I would definitely be interested in such a radio. I do have an FT-736R, and although I love the radio, I would welcome the opportunity to replace it with something up-to-date. Although I recognize that satellite opportunities are limited right now (which is why I have the 736), I'd still be interested in a new radio with similar, but updated, capabilities. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Would-anyone-like-to-see-an-all-mode-VHF-UHF-offering-from-Elecraft-tp7583468p7583529.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] No K3 Sub Receiver audio
Sometimes the Sub receiver's Rx ANT is selected when not intended. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron W3ZV Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 1:35 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] No K3 Sub Receiver audio OK. I know I am missing something, but I am at a loss as to what it might be. Suddenly, I have no audio on the sub receiver. Sub audio gain knob is up beyond mid scale. I have the SUB selected and Split set to up 1. Speakers are set to 2. Speakers + Phones is set to Yes. L--Mix-R is set to A--b. Headphones work okay. When I swap to Speakers =1, I have audio in both ears. What is the obvious and embarrassing thing that I have missed this time? Ron W3ZV __ 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] No K3 Sub Receiver audio
OK. I know I am missing something, but I am at a loss as to what it might be. Suddenly, I have no audio on the sub receiver. Sub audio gain knob is up beyond mid scale. I have the SUB selected and Split set to up 1. Speakers are set to 2. Speakers + Phones is set to Yes. L--Mix—R is set to A——b. Headphones work okay. When I swap to Speakers =1, I have audio in both ears. What is the obvious and embarrassing thing that I have missed this time? Ron W3ZV __ 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] Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks
I was trying to place a brief focus on the fact that with more power comes the added potential problems caused by rf gremlins I feel that point was/is being ignore by the demand that there be no glitches and if there are any it absolutely must be the designer fault the designing fool proof systems is often defeated by the underestimated ingenuity of fools On 1/31/2014 3:12 PM, Bill W2BLC wrote: "hmmm...let me have a shot at that one 100w vs 500w now I wonder what could be the difference... hello test" Of course there are mechanical differences! However, there should be a similarity of firmware approach. That is why I mentioned it. Bill W2BLC K-Line (???) __ 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 -- GB & 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
Spending development effort, time, and money on a product for a limited or highly competitive market doesn't keep any company financially sound. It does just the opposite. I'm not saying whether a very portable all-mode VHF/UHF rig falls into that category or not, but I'll bet it's a decision that Elecraft has already made one way or the other. Dave AB7E On 1/31/2014 1:54 PM, Ray Sills wrote: No individual product is going to appear to everyone, so there will be those who -are- interested in a compact, presumably very portable VHF/UHF transceiver, and there will be those who could care less. I, for one, have no interest in a KPA500. I'm a QRP guy. But I can sure appreciate the design and engineering that appeals to it's many owners. Same for the K3, and the P3. I'm glad they exist, even though I don't play to buy one. However, even if a rig like an all mode V/UHF is not your cup of tea... it still might be a viable product. And additional products help expand the customer base for Elecraft, and keep it financially sound, which is good for all customers. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 __ 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 Passband/DSP Filter Display Question ?
Phil, It will only be equal to the sidetone pitch if the "*" is present. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/31/2014 4:05 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: Don, Thanks for your description. I didn't mention the Width control and display because I understood those. Just was not sure of the interpretation of the 0.68 -- now knowing it is the sidetone pitch makes sense but this sort of thing was not found in the documentation that I could find. phil On Jan 31, 2014, at 11:26 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Phil, Yes, "FC" means Frequency Center, which is where the passband is centered. The "*" means it is the default (the same as your sidetone pitch setting for CW). You did not ask about the Width display, but it is the width of the passband and extends half that vale on either side of FC. Those numbers are much more accurate than the low resolution graphic on the display, but the display gives you an idea about which part of the ballpark you are in. For SSB and other voice modes, the default FC is 1.5 kHz, but I would suggest you not worry about that, but use Hi-Cut and Lo-Cut instead of shift and width and directly define the low and high frequency edges of the passband. You will not be able to cut much more than to 350 or 400 Hz on the low end before loosing intelligibility, but you can cut the high end substantially and still maintain intelligibility although some of the voice characteristics become a bit more 'pinched'. Attempting to use Width and Shift with voice modes will require you to reposition the Shift each time you change the Width. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/31/2014 1:48 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: I have had my K3 for four years but rarely make use of the passband tuning features. Today though I was experimenting with APF and the passband controls and learned that I really do not know what I am doing. In particular, the VFO B display is a mystery to me during passband tuning and APF SHIFT tuning. For example, in passband tuning (APF not enabled), the VFO B display says FC and then a number like 0.70 or whatever. What does "FC" mean (I can guess, but that would not be useful) and what is this number. I scanned all the documents I have and have not found descriptions of the content of the VFO B readout during passband tuning. I know it has something to do with shifting the frequency of center (I think) so maybe FC means Frequency Center. Also, there is an asterisk in the field, like: FC *0.68. Maybe someone can interpret the meaning of that. If I knew the definition for passband tuning for the VFO B field content I could probably guess at the meaning of the APF enabled display which is similar such as: APF *0.68. I have found lots of description of passband tuning and that part of the display showing the passband width and position but nothing describing the VFO B contents (not covered in documentation on alternate VFO B displays either). __ 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] Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks
"hmmm...let me have a shot at that one 100w vs 500w now I wonder what could be the difference... hello test" Of course there are mechanical differences! However, there should be a similarity of firmware approach. That is why I mentioned it. Bill W2BLC K-Line (???) __ 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] Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks
On Fri, 31 Jan 2014 09:07:53 -0800, Wayne Burdick wrote: > We're getting excellent reports from several customers who are testing new > KAT500 and KPA500 firmware. (The changes mainly pertain to fault indications > and incorrect re-tuning.) We hope to get this code to beta early next week. Wayne, My KPA/KAT (1061/1255) combo had performed quite well since installing the KAT. I have been quite happy with it. However it did retune on me for an unknown reason the other day. Just to note that fact. Gary - AG0N -- 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] K3 Passband/DSP Filter Display Question ?
Don, Thanks for your description. I didn't mention the Width control and display because I understood those. Just was not sure of the interpretation of the 0.68 -- now knowing it is the sidetone pitch makes sense but this sort of thing was not found in the documentation that I could find. phil On Jan 31, 2014, at 11:26 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Phil, > > Yes, "FC" means Frequency Center, which is where the passband is centered. > The "*" means it is the default (the same as your sidetone pitch setting for > CW). > You did not ask about the Width display, but it is the width of the passband > and extends half that vale on either side of FC. Those numbers are much more > accurate than the low resolution graphic on the display, but the display > gives you an idea about which part of the ballpark you are in. > > For SSB and other voice modes, the default FC is 1.5 kHz, but I would suggest > you not worry about that, but use Hi-Cut and Lo-Cut instead of shift and > width and directly define the low and high frequency edges of the passband. > You will not be able to cut much more than to 350 or 400 Hz on the low end > before loosing intelligibility, but you can cut the high end substantially > and still maintain intelligibility although some of the voice characteristics > become a bit more 'pinched'. > > Attempting to use Width and Shift with voice modes will require you to > reposition the Shift each time you change the Width. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > > On 1/31/2014 1:48 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: >> I have had my K3 for four years but rarely make use of the passband tuning >> features. Today though I was experimenting with APF and the passband >> controls and learned that I really do not know what I am doing. >> >> In particular, the VFO B display is a mystery to me during passband tuning >> and APF SHIFT tuning. For example, in passband tuning (APF not enabled), >> the VFO B display says FC and then a number like 0.70 or whatever. What >> does "FC" mean (I can guess, but that would not be useful) and what is this >> number. I scanned all the documents I have and have not found descriptions >> of the content of the VFO B readout during passband tuning. I know it has >> something to do with shifting the frequency of center (I think) so maybe FC >> means Frequency Center. Also, there is an asterisk in the field, like: FC >> *0.68. Maybe someone can interpret the meaning of that. >> >> If I knew the definition for passband tuning for the VFO B field content I >> could probably guess at the meaning of the APF enabled display which is >> similar such as: APF *0.68. >> >> I have found lots of description of passband tuning and that part of the >> display showing the passband width and position but nothing describing the >> VFO B contents (not covered in documentation on alternate VFO B displays >> either). >> >> > __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
One issue with the XV transverter option is that they only cover part of each of the bands, dropping the regions primarily used for FM repeater and FM simplex use. Even if someone wants the transverter primarily for non FM modes, they still might want to be able to also use the rig for FM repeater base station operations. Even the KX3 2m module recognizes this by providing coverage for the entire 2m band, plus extended range at reduced sensitivity, whereas the XV144 only covers the lower half of the band. John AC0ZG On 1/31/2014 7:08 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: No, it already exists in the K3/10 with XV-144/220/432 or the K3/10 with KXV-144 for those wanting only 6 and 2. Better if Elecraft were to spend their development time on with simultaneous crossband receive and reverse VFO tracking with the K3/KRX3 for satellite operation and working on a larger, true home station, 200W K4. 73, ... Joe, W4TV __ 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 Passband/DSP Filter Display Question ?
Sam, Thanks a lot for your answer. It would be nice if this sort of information were documented. If it is then I missed it even though I did a full document search for the letters FC. phil On Jan 31, 2014, at 11:23 AM, Sam Morgan wrote: > > yes FC means Frequency Center > the astric * before the number indicates the APF shift is in the center > the .68 sez your center (your cw pitch) set to 680hz > > so if you saw .670 or .690 > there would be no * and your APF center > would now be 10 hz up .690 or down .670 > > some have found the ringing they experienced with APF > was fixed by shifting the APF center off by maybe 10-20hz > and using the RIT moved their receive the same amount > > On 1/31/2014 12:48 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: >> I have had my K3 for four years but rarely make use of the passband >> tuning features. Today though I was experimenting with APF and the >> passband controls and learned that I really do not know what I am >> doing. >> >> In particular, the VFO B display is a mystery to me during passband >> tuning and APF SHIFT tuning. For example, in passband tuning (APF >> not enabled), the VFO B display says FC and then a number like 0.70 >> or whatever. What does "FC" mean (I can guess, but that would not be >> useful) and what is this number. I scanned all the documents I have >> and have not found descriptions of the content of the VFO B readout >> during passband tuning. I know it has something to do with shifting >> the frequency of center (I think) so maybe FC means Frequency Center. >> Also, there is an asterisk in the field, like: FC *0.68. Maybe >> someone can interpret the meaning of that. >> >> If I knew the definition for passband tuning for the VFO B field >> content I could probably guess at the meaning of the APF enabled >> display which is similar such as: APF *0.68. >> >> I have found lots of description of passband tuning and that part of >> the display showing the passband width and position but nothing >> describing the VFO B contents (not covered in documentation on >> alternate VFO B displays either). >> >> 73, phil, K7PEH > > > -- > GB & 73 > K5OAI > Sam Morgan __ 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] Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks
We're also working on a new feature that will allow the K3 to retune the KAT500 automatically, in receive mode, each time the VFO is moved. This feature would be turned on/off in a K3 menu entry (default would be off). By "retune," I mean that the KAT500 would select an LC combination that had been previously stored for the applicable band segment--the same thing that happens when the tuner measures the transmit frequency. *Wayne, So this will only work if you connect to a K3? Keith* -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Update-on-KAT500-KPA500-firmware-tweaks-tp7583487p7583518.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFofferingfrom Elecraft?
Will this radio be available for this years June VHF contest? ( I want to be the first one ask about the estimated shipping date for a new Elecraft product. ;o) ) Joe K2UF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of riese-k3...@juno.com Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 3:46 PM To: li...@subich.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFofferingfrom Elecraft? more knobs more buttons,,, hundreds of buttons HAR Bob K3DJC On Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:36:58 -0500 "Joe Subich, W4TV" writes: > > > A K3-based successor to the Yaesu FT-736 would be far, far > better. > > The FT-736R is at least half again the size three times the weight > of the K3/10 with KXV-2 for approximately the same power output. > One > still needed external amplifiers for reasonable (> 100W) power > level. > > There is little difference in size, weight and complexity between > the > K3/10 with KXV-2 plus XV-220/430 (or K3/100 with XV-144/220/430) > and > the FT-736R but the performance difference is night and day. > __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
No individual product is going to appear to everyone, so there will be those who -are- interested in a compact, presumably very portable VHF/ UHF transceiver, and there will be those who could care less. I, for one, have no interest in a KPA500. I'm a QRP guy. But I can sure appreciate the design and engineering that appeals to it's many owners. Same for the K3, and the P3. I'm glad they exist, even though I don't play to buy one. However, even if a rig like an all mode V/UHF is not your cup of tea... it still might be a viable product. And additional products help expand the customer base for Elecraft, and keep it financially sound, which is good for all customers. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
Don't forget the blocks of lead for added weigh (:-) K0PP On Jan 31, 2014 1:48 PM, wrote: > more knobs more buttons,,, hundreds of buttons > > HAR > > Bob K3DJC > > > On Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:36:58 -0500 "Joe Subich, W4TV" > writes: > > > > > A K3-based successor to the Yaesu FT-736 would be far, far > > better. > > > > The FT-736R is at least half again the size three times the weight > > of the K3/10 with KXV-2 for approximately the same power output. > > One > > still needed external amplifiers for reasonable (> 100W) power > > level. > > > > There is little difference in size, weight and complexity between > > the > > K3/10 with KXV-2 plus XV-220/430 (or K3/100 with XV-144/220/430) > > and > > the FT-736R but the performance difference is night and day. > > > > __ > 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] Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks
hmmm...let me have a shot at that one 100w vs 500w now I wonder what could be the difference... hello test On 1/31/2014 2:41 PM, Bill W2BLC wrote: Sure am looking forward to a successful fix for the tuner's problems - then I will be able to use my tuner and amp. Otherwise, I will return to a manual tuner and tube based amplifier. This has not been a pleasant experience. I have to wonder how it is that the internal tuner to the K3 works so well - yet the external 500 Watt tuner does not. Bill W2BLC K-Line () -- GB & 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
more knobs more buttons,,, hundreds of buttons HAR Bob K3DJC On Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:36:58 -0500 "Joe Subich, W4TV" writes: > > > A K3-based successor to the Yaesu FT-736 would be far, far > better. > > The FT-736R is at least half again the size three times the weight > of the K3/10 with KXV-2 for approximately the same power output. > One > still needed external amplifiers for reasonable (> 100W) power > level. > > There is little difference in size, weight and complexity between > the > K3/10 with KXV-2 plus XV-220/430 (or K3/100 with XV-144/220/430) > and > the FT-736R but the performance difference is night and day. > __ 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] Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks
Sure am looking forward to a successful fix for the tuner's problems - then I will be able to use my tuner and amp. Otherwise, I will return to a manual tuner and tube based amplifier. This has not been a pleasant experience. I have to wonder how it is that the internal tuner to the K3 works so well - yet the external 500 Watt tuner does not. Bill W2BLC K-Line () __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
A K3-based successor to the Yaesu FT-736 would be far, far better. The FT-736R is at least half again the size three times the weight of the K3/10 with KXV-2 for approximately the same power output. One still needed external amplifiers for reasonable (> 100W) power level. There is little difference in size, weight and complexity between the K3/10 with KXV-2 plus XV-220/430 (or K3/100 with XV-144/220/430) and the FT-736R but the performance difference is night and day. If one wants it all in one box get the IC-9100, TS-2000 or even an IC-7000 or 706mkIIg. I can't think of anything more compact that the 706mkIIg or 7000 and I doubt that Elecraft can or would compete with that size/price. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 1/31/2014 3:12 PM, Lewis Phelps wrote: Joe, I respectfully disagree with your assertion that "it already exists." The functionality exists, but not in a form factor that makes it easy to use in portable situations. Many VHF/UHF contesters (myself included) operate from mountain peaks, to gain greater distance to the "radio horizon." Unless you want to invest in an RV or van, it becomes a real challenge to squeeze a K3 plus a couple of transverters, plus a laptop for logging, plus antenna rotator controls, plus a couple of brick amplifiers, plus a whole bunch of coaxial cable, into a vehicle. I know, because I cram all that sort of stuff into a Jeep Cherokee for contest events. I can carry it in the Jeep, but setting up to operate inside the Jeep isn't easy. Since you can't count on benign weather atop 9,000 foot -plus peaks, setting up on a table outside the vehicle isn't a viable alternative. A K3-based successor to the Yaesu FT-736 would be far, far better. I don't know how widespread a market exists for such a rig, but one can dream. Lew Lew Phelps N6LEW Pasadena, CA DM04wd Elecraft K3-10 Yaesu FT-7800 l...@n6lew.us www.ntlew.us On Jan 31, 2014, at 6:08 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: No, it already exists in the K3/10 with XV-144/220/432 or the K3/10 with KXV-144 for those wanting only 6 and 2. __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
No interest at all 73, Bob K6UJ > On Jan 31, 2014, at 12:26 PM, Rose wrote: > > I have no interest at all ... > > 73! > > K0PP > > >> On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 12:50 PM, Robert Garceau wrote: >> >> No >> >> -Original Message- >> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KE8G >> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 12:20 PM >> To: n...@n5ge.com >> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF >> offering from Elecraft? >> >> Hi All, >> As for me, I say no. >> >> I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time, in >> making the continued improvements in the K3, P3, KPA500 & KAT500. >> >> Just my .02 worth! >> >> 73 de Jim - KE8G >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Jan 31, 2014, at 10:37 AM, Tom wrote: >>> >>> No. >>> >>> The K3 works very well with built-in 2m XVTR and the Elecraft external >>> XVTR kits >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > __ > 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
I have no interest at all ... 73! K0PP On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 12:50 PM, Robert Garceau wrote: > No > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KE8G > Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 12:20 PM > To: n...@n5ge.com > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF > offering from Elecraft? > > Hi All, > As for me, I say no. > > I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time, in > making the continued improvements in the K3, P3, KPA500 & KAT500. > > Just my .02 worth! > > 73 de Jim - KE8G > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Jan 31, 2014, at 10:37 AM, Tom wrote: > > > > No. > > > > The K3 works very well with built-in 2m XVTR and the Elecraft external > > XVTR kits > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __ 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] Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks
Yippie. Can't wait! S&P on bands like 160M is problematic. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 1/31/2014 17:07, Wayne Burdick wrote: We're also working on a new feature that will allow the K3 to retune the KAT500 automatically, in receive mode, each time the VFO is moved. This feature would be turned on/off in a K3 menu entry (default would be off). By "retune," I mean that the KAT500 would select an LC combination that had been previously stored for the applicable band segment--the same thing that happens when the tuner measures the transmit frequency. Wayne N6KR - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2247 / Virus Database: 3684/6549 - Release Date: 01/31/14 __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
Joe, I respectfully disagree with your assertion that "it already exists." The functionality exists, but not in a form factor that makes it easy to use in portable situations. Many VHF/UHF contesters (myself included) operate from mountain peaks, to gain greater distance to the "radio horizon." Unless you want to invest in an RV or van, it becomes a real challenge to squeeze a K3 plus a couple of transverters, plus a laptop for logging, plus antenna rotator controls, plus a couple of brick amplifiers, plus a whole bunch of coaxial cable, into a vehicle. I know, because I cram all that sort of stuff into a Jeep Cherokee for contest events. I can carry it in the Jeep, but setting up to operate inside the Jeep isn't easy. Since you can't count on benign weather atop 9,000 foot -plus peaks, setting up on a table outside the vehicle isn't a viable alternative. A K3-based successor to the Yaesu FT-736 would be far, far better. I don't know how widespread a market exists for such a rig, but one can dream. Lew Lew Phelps N6LEW Pasadena, CA DM04wd Elecraft K3-10 Yaesu FT-7800 l...@n6lew.us www.ntlew.us On Jan 31, 2014, at 6:08 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > No, it already exists in the K3/10 with XV-144/220/432 or the > K3/10 with KXV-144 for those wanting only 6 and 2. > __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
No false expectations that a VHF contest would ever sound like field day. Expectation is that it would introduce the Tech FMers to something new and fun. On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 2:50 PM, Robert Garceau wrote: > No > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KE8G > Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 12:20 PM > To: n...@n5ge.com > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF > offering from Elecraft? > > Hi All, > As for me, I say no. > > I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time, in > making the continued improvements in the K3, P3, KPA500 & KAT500. > > Just my .02 worth! > > 73 de Jim - KE8G > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Jan 31, 2014, at 10:37 AM, Tom wrote: > > > > No. > > > > The K3 works very well with built-in 2m XVTR and the Elecraft external > > XVTR kits. > > > > > > > >> On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:58:46 -0800, you wrote: > >> > >> A friend on another list came up with the idea of an all-mode > >> transceiver for 2m and above. > >> It would be especially nice to see coverage of 1.25m, and possibly > >> 70cm, > >> 33 cm and 23 cm. > >> > >> If such support for 1.25m, especially, is forthcoming, it looks like > >> an American manufacturer would be the best candidate, since that band > >> is authorized only in Region 2. > >> The only offerings from the JA manufacturers for 1.25m are FM-only, > >> thus far. > >> > >> We know that the designers and engineers at Elecraft are up to it, > >> since they offer transverter kits up through 70cm. > >> > >> Whether it would be economical to bring it to market is another > question. > >> It would be perfect for Technician-class hams, if they could be > >> convinced that there's more out there than the repeaters. > >> > >> Opinions? > >> > >> 73 de Jim - AD6CW > >> > >> __ > >> Elecraft mailing list > >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >> > >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this > >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > Amateure Radio Operator N5GE > > > > __ > > 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 > -- 73 de Ted Edwards, W3TB and GØPWW and thinking about operating CW: "Do today what others won't, so you can do tomorrow what others can't." __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
No -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KE8G Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 12:20 PM To: n...@n5ge.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? Hi All, As for me, I say no. I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time, in making the continued improvements in the K3, P3, KPA500 & KAT500. Just my .02 worth! 73 de Jim - KE8G Sent from my iPad > On Jan 31, 2014, at 10:37 AM, Tom wrote: > > No. > > The K3 works very well with built-in 2m XVTR and the Elecraft external > XVTR kits. > > > >> On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:58:46 -0800, you wrote: >> >> A friend on another list came up with the idea of an all-mode >> transceiver for 2m and above. >> It would be especially nice to see coverage of 1.25m, and possibly >> 70cm, >> 33 cm and 23 cm. >> >> If such support for 1.25m, especially, is forthcoming, it looks like >> an American manufacturer would be the best candidate, since that band >> is authorized only in Region 2. >> The only offerings from the JA manufacturers for 1.25m are FM-only, >> thus far. >> >> We know that the designers and engineers at Elecraft are up to it, >> since they offer transverter kits up through 70cm. >> >> Whether it would be economical to bring it to market is another question. >> It would be perfect for Technician-class hams, if they could be >> convinced that there's more out there than the repeaters. >> >> Opinions? >> >> 73 de Jim - AD6CW >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Amateure Radio Operator N5GE > > __ > 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
Hear hear! Also, if it was a modular rig, like the 736, they've got 30-40% of the work already done in the current product line. Pieces of the transverter designs + parts of the KX3 would be usable. Lenny W2BVH - Original Message - From: "John Lemay" To: "Edward R Cole" , Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 2:27:27 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? Ed and all Don't forget that the situation in Europe is somewhat different. In 6m and 2m IARU Region 1 contests there is the potential for 600 to 800 contacts in a 24 hour period. On 70cms it's around 250 QSO's for the leading groups. And in the UK we have VHF evening activity contests where almost 200 Q's can be made in 2-1/2 hours. So, point number 1 is that activity is higher and therefore the potential sale of VHF rigs is different. Point 1 leads to Point 2: This level of activity brings with it a very demanding requirement on the receiver, to provide sensitivity for the smallest of signals, and good selectivity and extreme dynamic range to cope with your near neighbours. Elecraft know how to deal with big signals. The reason I would support Elecraft going the VHF route is because the performance of the current "shack in the box" multimode, multiband rigs is woefully inadequate in the criteria listed in my previous paragraph. See you on the Moon again sometime .. Regards John G4ZTR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Edward R Cole Sent: 31 January 2014 19:02 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? Ted, You really expected a VHF contest to sound like Field day on the HF bands? That tells me that you do not regularly operate VHF-ssb. I have been pleading with the FM repeater HT hams for years to explore the fun of VHF-ssb/cw/digital modes with multi types of propagation and the response is they don't have the time, the cash, the know-how, the property that allows antennas, etc. etc. There is plenty VHF multi-mode radios available plus a wide assortment of transverters, plus very economical surplus multi-modes from past years. Radio supply is not the problem. With the exception of 2m-eme using digital modes there is just not much interest by the usual VHF users and especially new hams. Satellite use has dwindled due to lack of cheap launch capability so new satellites are essentially orbiting repeaters for the most part. A radio with the capabilities you request will be in the $3000 class (If not more). A K3/10 + transverters will accomplish this if you want Elecraft equipment at less than that (I think). Or one could buy the KX3 and add the 2M module when it comes out. Then add transverters for 222, 432, 1296. In 2012, I sold my FT-847 to purchase a 222-28 and 432-28 transverter to go with my K3/10 which I already had 144-28 and 1296-28 transverters. The K3 + transverters make a "way superior" combo than any multi-mode VHF/UHF that I have seen. I am QRV from 600m to 3cm! 73, Ed - KL7UW PS: I worked three stations in the Jan. VHF Contest! From: Ted Edwards W3TB To: Dave Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Yes for CW. This would be a GREAT way to get our Techs beyond the limits of operating on the repeaters. Some years ago, I had expected the June/Sept VHF Contests to replace Field Day as the big participation event for local clubs as the new Techs would discover the many other ways to use their licenses. It didn't happen, but this might help move along greater participation on VHF/UHF. Good idea! 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com "Kits made by KL7UW" Dubus Mag business: dubus...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/don
Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 shipping status page update
Eric, Great news, but I'm a little confused should I be expecting notification in 1-5 days or 3 weeks for order 2313-1104-2123. 73, Barry K3NDM On 1/30/2014 6:41 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: We've just updated the shipping status page at http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm with the following KXPA100 information: --- New KXPA100 orders should now ship within 3 weeks after order. The following dates reflect California PDT (GMT-7) times: We are now notifying assembled and kit KXPA100 orders received up through the first week of December that they are ready to ship in 1-5 days. Also please note that orders for KXPA100s without the ATU are built in different manufacturing runs from the KXPA100s with internal ATU. As a result, non-ATU orders may be notified 1-5 days later than the dates listed above. Note: We notify all KXPA100 back-orders via email prior to shipment for confirmation of shipping and billing information. It is possible that our email has been caught by your spam filter or we may have an incorrect email for you. As a result, if you have ordered within the dates (GMT-7) above and have not been contacted by us, please email sa...@elecraft.com and we will quickly take care of you. --- 73, Eric elecraft.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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
You never know what Elecraft may do, in the future, development and protototyping is a very closely guarded secret until near release time. Of all things (I would still like one) I asked for an SSB module for the KX1 and.was told that it would not happen, so I thought for a couple of months and realised a K2 would be my only way out. I buy that K2 kit and.not 3 months later info is released about this new KX3 radio :-) No wonder I had no hope for a KX1 SSB module! So you never know.Elecraft may well be working on a VHF/UHF offeringeven if it's only at the thinking stage :-) 73, Jack VK4JRC Club.www.cqara.org.au Member WIA SARL ARRL GQRP #14392 QRPARCI #15068 VKQRP.#833 __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
Ed and all Don't forget that the situation in Europe is somewhat different. In 6m and 2m IARU Region 1 contests there is the potential for 600 to 800 contacts in a 24 hour period. On 70cms it's around 250 QSO's for the leading groups. And in the UK we have VHF evening activity contests where almost 200 Q's can be made in 2-1/2 hours. So, point number 1 is that activity is higher and therefore the potential sale of VHF rigs is different. Point 1 leads to Point 2: This level of activity brings with it a very demanding requirement on the receiver, to provide sensitivity for the smallest of signals, and good selectivity and extreme dynamic range to cope with your near neighbours. Elecraft know how to deal with big signals. The reason I would support Elecraft going the VHF route is because the performance of the current "shack in the box" multimode, multiband rigs is woefully inadequate in the criteria listed in my previous paragraph. See you on the Moon again sometime .. Regards John G4ZTR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Edward R Cole Sent: 31 January 2014 19:02 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? Ted, You really expected a VHF contest to sound like Field day on the HF bands? That tells me that you do not regularly operate VHF-ssb. I have been pleading with the FM repeater HT hams for years to explore the fun of VHF-ssb/cw/digital modes with multi types of propagation and the response is they don't have the time, the cash, the know-how, the property that allows antennas, etc. etc. There is plenty VHF multi-mode radios available plus a wide assortment of transverters, plus very economical surplus multi-modes from past years. Radio supply is not the problem. With the exception of 2m-eme using digital modes there is just not much interest by the usual VHF users and especially new hams. Satellite use has dwindled due to lack of cheap launch capability so new satellites are essentially orbiting repeaters for the most part. A radio with the capabilities you request will be in the $3000 class (If not more). A K3/10 + transverters will accomplish this if you want Elecraft equipment at less than that (I think). Or one could buy the KX3 and add the 2M module when it comes out. Then add transverters for 222, 432, 1296. In 2012, I sold my FT-847 to purchase a 222-28 and 432-28 transverter to go with my K3/10 which I already had 144-28 and 1296-28 transverters. The K3 + transverters make a "way superior" combo than any multi-mode VHF/UHF that I have seen. I am QRV from 600m to 3cm! 73, Ed - KL7UW PS: I worked three stations in the Jan. VHF Contest! From: Ted Edwards W3TB To: Dave Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Yes for CW. This would be a GREAT way to get our Techs beyond the limits of operating on the repeaters. Some years ago, I had expected the June/Sept VHF Contests to replace Field Day as the big participation event for local clubs as the new Techs would discover the many other ways to use their licenses. It didn't happen, but this might help move along greater participation on VHF/UHF. Good idea! 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com "Kits made by KL7UW" Dubus Mag business: dubus...@gmail.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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
I've been on 50 MHz since the time when DXCC was impossible since there were not 100 countries in the world that had six meter privileges *. I even have a QSL from a pirate in Scotland (back in the 70's ??) before they got the go ahead after ch1 TV was shut down in Europe. Every propagation mode known happens at one time or another on 50 MHz. Moonbounce, E skip, Tropo, F2, Aurora, Meteor scatter, Back scatter, and good old Ground wave if you're diligent. There are many beacons all around the world below 50.1. Check there first before you say the band is dead. Two meters is right behind. About the only mode I haven't heard there is F-2. There's even E skip on 220 Mhz. There's LOTs to do above 50 MHz. That said with all the enthusiasm, I can't really see Elecraft making a dedicated VHF/UHF radio when they already have some very good transverters available. I would have to agree that effort to fill some holes on the P3 would be of more interest to me. 73, Charlie k3ICH * 140 countries confirmed on six meters, plus WAS, WAC, and 37 states confirmed with NO moonbounce on two meters from here in Virginia. - Original Message - From: "Edward R Cole" To: Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 2:01 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? Ted, You really expected a VHF contest to sound like Field day on the HF bands? That tells me that you do not regularly operate VHF-ssb. I have been pleading with the FM repeater HT hams for years to explore the fun of VHF-ssb/cw/digital modes with multi types of propagation and the response is they don't have the time, the cash, the know-how, the property that allows antennas, etc. etc. There is plenty VHF multi-mode radios available plus a wide assortment of transverters, plus very economical surplus multi-modes from past years. Radio supply is not the problem. With the exception of 2m-eme using digital modes there is just not much interest by the usual VHF users and especially new hams. Satellite use has dwindled due to lack of cheap launch capability so new satellites are essentially orbiting repeaters for the most part. A radio with the capabilities you request will be in the $3000 class (If not more). A K3/10 + transverters will accomplish this if you want Elecraft equipment at less than that (I think). Or one could buy the KX3 and add the 2M module when it comes out. Then add transverters for 222, 432, 1296. In 2012, I sold my FT-847 to purchase a 222-28 and 432-28 transverter to go with my K3/10 which I already had 144-28 and 1296-28 transverters. The K3 + transverters make a "way superior" combo than any multi-mode VHF/UHF that I have seen. I am QRV from 600m to 3cm! 73, Ed - KL7UW PS: I worked three stations in the Jan. VHF Contest! From: Ted Edwards W3TB To: Dave Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Yes for CW. This would be a GREAT way to get our Techs beyond the limits of operating on the repeaters. Some years ago, I had expected the June/Sept VHF Contests to replace Field Day as the big participation event for local clubs as the new Techs would discover the many other ways to use their licenses. It didn't happen, but this might help move along greater participation on VHF/UHF. Good idea! 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com "Kits made by KL7UW" Dubus Mag business: dubus...@gmail.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] K3 Passband/DSP Filter Display Question ?
Phil, Yes, "FC" means Frequency Center, which is where the passband is centered. The "*" means it is the default (the same as your sidetone pitch setting for CW). You did not ask about the Width display, but it is the width of the passband and extends half that vale on either side of FC. Those numbers are much more accurate than the low resolution graphic on the display, but the display gives you an idea about which part of the ballpark you are in. For SSB and other voice modes, the default FC is 1.5 kHz, but I would suggest you not worry about that, but use Hi-Cut and Lo-Cut instead of shift and width and directly define the low and high frequency edges of the passband. You will not be able to cut much more than to 350 or 400 Hz on the low end before loosing intelligibility, but you can cut the high end substantially and still maintain intelligibility although some of the voice characteristics become a bit more 'pinched'. Attempting to use Width and Shift with voice modes will require you to reposition the Shift each time you change the Width. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/31/2014 1:48 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: I have had my K3 for four years but rarely make use of the passband tuning features. Today though I was experimenting with APF and the passband controls and learned that I really do not know what I am doing. In particular, the VFO B display is a mystery to me during passband tuning and APF SHIFT tuning. For example, in passband tuning (APF not enabled), the VFO B display says FC and then a number like 0.70 or whatever. What does "FC" mean (I can guess, but that would not be useful) and what is this number. I scanned all the documents I have and have not found descriptions of the content of the VFO B readout during passband tuning. I know it has something to do with shifting the frequency of center (I think) so maybe FC means Frequency Center. Also, there is an asterisk in the field, like: FC *0.68. Maybe someone can interpret the meaning of that. If I knew the definition for passband tuning for the VFO B field content I could probably guess at the meaning of the APF enabled display which is similar such as: APF *0.68. I have found lots of description of passband tuning and that part of the display showing the passband width and position but nothing describing the VFO B contents (not covered in documentation on alternate VFO B displays either). __ 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 Passband/DSP Filter Display Question ?
yes FC means Frequency Center the astric * before the number indicates the APF shift is in the center the .68 sez your center (your cw pitch) set to 680hz so if you saw .670 or .690 there would be no * and your APF center would now be 10 hz up .690 or down .670 some have found the ringing they experienced with APF was fixed by shifting the APF center off by maybe 10-20hz and using the RIT moved their receive the same amount On 1/31/2014 12:48 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: I have had my K3 for four years but rarely make use of the passband tuning features. Today though I was experimenting with APF and the passband controls and learned that I really do not know what I am doing. In particular, the VFO B display is a mystery to me during passband tuning and APF SHIFT tuning. For example, in passband tuning (APF not enabled), the VFO B display says FC and then a number like 0.70 or whatever. What does "FC" mean (I can guess, but that would not be useful) and what is this number. I scanned all the documents I have and have not found descriptions of the content of the VFO B readout during passband tuning. I know it has something to do with shifting the frequency of center (I think) so maybe FC means Frequency Center. Also, there is an asterisk in the field, like: FC *0.68. Maybe someone can interpret the meaning of that. If I knew the definition for passband tuning for the VFO B field content I could probably guess at the meaning of the APF enabled display which is similar such as: APF *0.68. I have found lots of description of passband tuning and that part of the display showing the passband width and position but nothing describing the VFO B contents (not covered in documentation on alternate VFO B displays either). 73, phil, K7PEH -- GB & 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
Ted, You really expected a VHF contest to sound like Field day on the HF bands? That tells me that you do not regularly operate VHF-ssb. I have been pleading with the FM repeater HT hams for years to explore the fun of VHF-ssb/cw/digital modes with multi types of propagation and the response is they don't have the time, the cash, the know-how, the property that allows antennas, etc. etc. There is plenty VHF multi-mode radios available plus a wide assortment of transverters, plus very economical surplus multi-modes from past years. Radio supply is not the problem. With the exception of 2m-eme using digital modes there is just not much interest by the usual VHF users and especially new hams. Satellite use has dwindled due to lack of cheap launch capability so new satellites are essentially orbiting repeaters for the most part. A radio with the capabilities you request will be in the $3000 class (If not more). A K3/10 + transverters will accomplish this if you want Elecraft equipment at less than that (I think). Or one could buy the KX3 and add the 2M module when it comes out. Then add transverters for 222, 432, 1296. In 2012, I sold my FT-847 to purchase a 222-28 and 432-28 transverter to go with my K3/10 which I already had 144-28 and 1296-28 transverters. The K3 + transverters make a "way superior" combo than any multi-mode VHF/UHF that I have seen. I am QRV from 600m to 3cm! 73, Ed - KL7UW PS: I worked three stations in the Jan. VHF Contest! From: Ted Edwards W3TB To: Dave Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Yes for CW. This would be a GREAT way to get our Techs beyond the limits of operating on the repeaters. Some years ago, I had expected the June/Sept VHF Contests to replace Field Day as the big participation event for local clubs as the new Techs would discover the many other ways to use their licenses. It didn't happen, but this might help move along greater participation on VHF/UHF. Good idea! 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com "Kits made by KL7UW" Dubus Mag business: dubus...@gmail.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] K3 Passband/DSP Filter Display Question ?
I have had my K3 for four years but rarely make use of the passband tuning features. Today though I was experimenting with APF and the passband controls and learned that I really do not know what I am doing. In particular, the VFO B display is a mystery to me during passband tuning and APF SHIFT tuning. For example, in passband tuning (APF not enabled), the VFO B display says FC and then a number like 0.70 or whatever. What does "FC" mean (I can guess, but that would not be useful) and what is this number. I scanned all the documents I have and have not found descriptions of the content of the VFO B readout during passband tuning. I know it has something to do with shifting the frequency of center (I think) so maybe FC means Frequency Center. Also, there is an asterisk in the field, like: FC *0.68. Maybe someone can interpret the meaning of that. If I knew the definition for passband tuning for the VFO B field content I could probably guess at the meaning of the APF enabled display which is similar such as: APF *0.68. I have found lots of description of passband tuning and that part of the display showing the passband width and position but nothing describing the VFO B contents (not covered in documentation on alternate VFO B displays either). 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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] Fw: K3 & Centurion Amp
- Original Message - From: "Toby Pennington" To: "Ignacy" Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 & Centurion Amp This is a problem with the Centurion as it uses mechanincal relays and it will bounce. If you use an original Orion or the Orion 2 you will hear popping in your receive speaker after going from TX to RX. If fact, you will hear a pop pop as the relay bounces. This is especially noticable on 75 meters SSB. The Orion has a TX to RX hang timeout of 13 to 15ms, which is just too fast a transit time for the Centurion to fully clear the relays back to receive. Maybe the K3 transit time is just too fast for the Expert? IS there a menu setting which could change the RX hang timeout on the K3? Toby K4NH - Original Message - From: "Ignacy" To: Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 9:05 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 & Centurion Amp I used Centurion with K3 for a few years. Connected directly to BK, not Key in/out. No problem that I could sense. Now I use Expert 2k-fa. Now I have a real problem as the relays are bouncing. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Centurion-Amp-tp7583451p7583486.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
I agree. If there were a few HEO birds in the sky, maybe that sliver of the market which is not happy with either DC-to-daylight rigs or transverters would be large enough for someone (hopefully Elecraft) to produce such a rig -- I'd love to have one. But for now Personally, I'd like to see the continued improvements in the K-line (and market pressures) lead to a K4 -- say starting with a K3, adding a USB3 interface for CAT control, FSK+CW keying, onboard sound interface, and P3-like video output, perhaps expanded to dongle-like DC-to-daylight receive. Maybe an HDMI-out option for external video and sound display, or even (using either regular Ethernet or Ethernet-over-HDMI) optional integrated remoting. While I'm OK with 100W out, I wouldn't mind energy being spent on a 200W option. And yes, maybe support for two or three onboard transverters, perhaps eventually releasing optional 222, 432, and/or 900MHz modules in addition to 2m, if enough VHF/UHF demand could be found. Hey, I can dream. :) -- Michael / N1EN KE8G wrote: > Hi All, > As for me, I say no. > > I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time, in > making > the continued improvements in the K3, P3, KPA500 & KAT500. > > Just my .02 worth! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [P3] Marker cursor
Hi Mike, I am trying to duplicate this and am unable to do so. I have my P3 turned on and have pressed the MKR A button. I then moved the marker off to the side so I can see it. The unit has been left on for 2 hours and I still see the marker cursor. Can you give me the exact steps you use to make the problem occur? Thanks, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Marker-cursor-tp7583477p7583493.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
I believe that all the arguments pro such an idea are wishful thinking. I believe no Technician will stay with the hobby just because such an offering would be made. If they are in need of the hardware to meet their past-repeater desires, the easier way for them is to go General and get what's already available on the market cheaply. Further, Elecraft or any other company needs to have a market big enough to warrant the endeavor, and a few gearheads will not be enough. And that is my 2 c. 73 de Arno K7RNO PS: I was such a Technician, with a Yaesu FT-60 and the desire to do CW. My only option was to do MCW, which I did, but I was the only one around. So I upgraded license and gear and got the KX3. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
For me?...nope. I would like to see the P3 display TX signal via the remote sensor promised many moons ago. Maybe even a 1kw hf amplifier. How about an optional 299w PA for the K3? I feel the P3 has quite a way to go in development and I like the idea of using a keyboard with the P3 for rtty and digital modes without the need for a PC with decode display on the screen. Whatever Elecraft decide I am sure we will all be impressed...:-) Gary On 01/02/2014 2:45 AM, "Stevan Gajic" wrote: > Definitely. It would need to be rugged and water proof. I'm guessing an HT > type form factor. Optional modules to include GPS for APRS and maybe > Bluetooth so you could BlueCAT and pair a headset. I'd really like to see > digital capability, such as DSTAR. I also wouldn't mind if it covered other > services in addition to HAM; FRS and GMRS for starters. Maybe a high > powered HackRF/KX3 type of solution. You would only need 5w TX and if you > want more power hook up an amp.> On Jan 30, 2014, at 8:58 PM, "Jim Lowman" < > jmlow...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > > > A friend on another list came up with the idea of an all-mode > transceiver for 2m and above. > > It would be especially nice to see coverage of 1.25m, and possibly 70cm, > 33 cm and 23 cm. > > > > If such support for 1.25m, especially, is forthcoming, it looks like an > American manufacturer would be the best candidate, since that band is > authorized only in Region 2. > > The only offerings from the JA manufacturers for 1.25m are FM-only, thus > far. > > > > We know that the designers and engineers at Elecraft are up to it, since > they offer transverter kits up through 70cm. > > > > Whether it would be economical to bring it to market is another question. > > It would be perfect for Technician-class hams, if they could be > convinced that there's more out there than the repeaters. > > > > Opinions? > > > > 73 de Jim - AD6CW > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF
Good idea. I would be very interested in a high Quality UHF/SHF low noise rig. As far as I know nothing on the market like that now. Only some top quality German transverters that fill the demands. 73, Peter PA2V Message: 15 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 05:36:59 -0500 From: Kevin G To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offeringfrom Elecraft? Message-ID: <5409148d-2a84-4d5b-84d4-bc2e34f0c...@optonline.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Sounds like a great idea to me, speaking for myself I enjoy making SSB contacts on the VHF UHF bands. Kevin Gallagher "And the years Are Gambled And Lost, Like Summer Wages" Ian Tyson __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
Hi All, As for me, I say no. I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time, in making the continued improvements in the K3, P3, KPA500 & KAT500. Just my .02 worth! 73 de Jim - KE8G Sent from my iPad > On Jan 31, 2014, at 10:37 AM, Tom wrote: > > No. > > The K3 works very well with built-in 2m XVTR and the Elecraft > external XVTR kits. > > > >> On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:58:46 -0800, you wrote: >> >> A friend on another list came up with the idea of an all-mode >> transceiver for 2m and above. >> It would be especially nice to see coverage of 1.25m, and possibly 70cm, >> 33 cm and 23 cm. >> >> If such support for 1.25m, especially, is forthcoming, it looks like an >> American manufacturer would be the best candidate, since that band is >> authorized only in Region 2. >> The only offerings from the JA manufacturers for 1.25m are FM-only, thus >> far. >> >> We know that the designers and engineers at Elecraft are up to it, since >> they offer transverter kits up through 70cm. >> >> Whether it would be economical to bring it to market is another question. >> It would be perfect for Technician-class hams, if they could be >> convinced that there's more out there than the repeaters. >> >> Opinions? >> >> 73 de Jim - AD6CW >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Amateure Radio Operator N5GE > > __ > 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] No CW Side tone or MON with headset
Stan, Yes it does. As it turns out I have a bad wire in the Heil Proset. Thanks for the quick reply and help. Randy, AA8R __ 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 & Centurion Amp
I used Centurion with K3 for a few years. Connected directly to BK, not Key in/out. No problem that I could sense. Now I use Expert 2k-fa. Now I have a real problem as the relays are bouncing. Ignacy, NO9E -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Centurion-Amp-tp7583451p7583486.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks
We're getting excellent reports from several customers who are testing new KAT500 and KPA500 firmware. (The changes mainly pertain to fault indications and incorrect re-tuning.) We hope to get this code to beta early next week. We're also working on a new feature that will allow the K3 to retune the KAT500 automatically, in receive mode, each time the VFO is moved. This feature would be turned on/off in a K3 menu entry (default would be off). By "retune," I mean that the KAT500 would select an LC combination that had been previously stored for the applicable band segment--the same thing that happens when the tuner measures the transmit frequency. Wayne N6KR __ 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] My new K2 - Have to sell it... :(
Well what a day yesterday... :\ The radio made it fine and I did a thorough checkout (well as much as I could do) and all looks good, had a lot of QSO's and great reports... That's the good news... Bad news? My car ate it's transmission on the way home last night - I had to decide which rig to sell so I was up until 3 in the morning playing with them... In the end I have to stick with my 7200 because I do need 100 watts and SSB occasionally (I was going to add these over time on the K2). So now I have to sell the K2... :( Beautiful Elecraft K2/10 with DSP and NB Very nice CW only radio in super mint shape and built by a professional. Includes all original manuals as well. Serial number 7088. Always in a non-smoking no pet home and ready for a new owner. This rig has about 40 hours of CW use and I have decided to stick with my Icom 7200 because I need a new transmission and I have too many friends that want to rag chew on SSB and I simply cannot afford to upgrade this beauty right now so my loss is your gain! Many more pictures just ask! Asking $700 shipped/Insured in the USA- Negotiable! 73 all, -- Warren /AB6YA __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
Definitely. It would need to be rugged and water proof. I'm guessing an HT type form factor. Optional modules to include GPS for APRS and maybe Bluetooth so you could BlueCAT and pair a headset. I'd really like to see digital capability, such as DSTAR. I also wouldn't mind if it covered other services in addition to HAM; FRS and GMRS for starters. Maybe a high powered HackRF/KX3 type of solution. You would only need 5w TX and if you want more power hook up an amp.> On Jan 30, 2014, at 8:58 PM, "Jim Lowman" wrote: > > A friend on another list came up with the idea of an all-mode transceiver for > 2m and above. > It would be especially nice to see coverage of 1.25m, and possibly 70cm, 33 > cm and 23 cm. > > If such support for 1.25m, especially, is forthcoming, it looks like an > American manufacturer would be the best candidate, since that band is > authorized only in Region 2. > The only offerings from the JA manufacturers for 1.25m are FM-only, thus far. > > We know that the designers and engineers at Elecraft are up to it, since they > offer transverter kits up through 70cm. > > Whether it would be economical to bring it to market is another question. > It would be perfect for Technician-class hams, if they could be convinced > that there's more out there than the repeaters. > > Opinions? > > 73 de Jim - AD6CW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
No. The K3 works very well with built-in 2m XVTR and the Elecraft external XVTR kits. On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:58:46 -0800, you wrote: >A friend on another list came up with the idea of an all-mode >transceiver for 2m and above. >It would be especially nice to see coverage of 1.25m, and possibly 70cm, >33 cm and 23 cm. > >If such support for 1.25m, especially, is forthcoming, it looks like an >American manufacturer would be the best candidate, since that band is >authorized only in Region 2. >The only offerings from the JA manufacturers for 1.25m are FM-only, thus >far. > >We know that the designers and engineers at Elecraft are up to it, since >they offer transverter kits up through 70cm. > >Whether it would be economical to bring it to market is another question. >It would be perfect for Technician-class hams, if they could be >convinced that there's more out there than the repeaters. > >Opinions? > >73 de Jim - AD6CW > >__ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Amateure Radio Operator N5GE __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
P.S. Need to add one more item as number (5) in the list below: 5. A new technology Graphene based radio, it could be called the KC12 (in honor of Carbon of course): http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn24976-first-graphene-radio-broadcast-is-a-wireless-wonder.html#.UuvGZXnKzd4 On Jan 31, 2014, at 7:44 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: > Actually, I would like to see any of the following come out of Elecraft: > > 1. A 2-meter "brick" 100-watt amplifier to go along with the 2-meter options > of the K3 and (future) KX3. > > 2. A new full kit smaller than the K2 but based on today's technology (maybe > part of it can be SMT). I say this because the K2 is really about the same > ballpark price as a KX3. I think here I am thinking of an upgraded K1 -- CW > only suits me just fine. > > 3. Those new features of the P3 such as full P3 screen (if I want it) CW & > Data decode and possibly support of a keyboard for data (i.e. remove the need > of a separate computer for data mode). > > 4. A new smaller footprint (?) 100-watt auto-tuner, maybe a slightly > re-engineered version of the KAT100 with features along the lines of the > KAT500. Preferably lean to lower cost if possible (~$250?). > > 73, phil, K7PEH > > __ > 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
Actually, I would like to see any of the following come out of Elecraft: 1. A 2-meter "brick" 100-watt amplifier to go along with the 2-meter options of the K3 and (future) KX3. 2. A new full kit smaller than the K2 but based on today's technology (maybe part of it can be SMT). I say this because the K2 is really about the same ballpark price as a KX3. I think here I am thinking of an upgraded K1 -- CW only suits me just fine. 3. Those new features of the P3 such as full P3 screen (if I want it) CW & Data decode and possibly support of a keyboard for data (i.e. remove the need of a separate computer for data mode). 4. A new smaller footprint (?) 100-watt auto-tuner, maybe a slightly re-engineered version of the KAT100 with features along the lines of the KAT500. Preferably lean to lower cost if possible (~$250?). 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
A 200 Watt "K4" !!! Now that's something that would push me over the edge into "K-Land". The idea of dropping back to 100 watts with the K3 (assuming I sell my FTDX5KMP) is not too appealing. And, please, no comments about it's only 3 dB, that 3 dB does make a difference. 73, Dick, W1KSZ On 1/31/2014 7:08 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: No, it already exists in the K3/10 with XV-144/220/432 or the K3/10 with KXV-144 for those wanting only 6 and 2. Better if Elecraft were to spend their development time on with simultaneous crossband receive and reverse VFO tracking with the K3/KRX3 for satellite operation and working on a larger, true home station, 200W K4. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 1/31/2014 8:56 AM, Ted Edwards W3TB wrote: Yes for CW. This would be a GREAT way to get our Techs beyond the limits of operating on the repeaters. Some years ago, I had expected the June/Sept VHF Contests to replace Field Day as the big participation event for local clubs as the new Techs would discover the many other ways to use their licenses. It didn't happen, but this might help move along greater participation on VHF/UHF. Good idea! On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 7:44 AM, Dave wrote: And CW... Dave (G0DJA) - Original Message - From: "Kevin G" To: Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? Sounds like a great idea to me, speaking for myself I enjoy making SSB contacts on the VHF UHF bands. Kevin Gallagher __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
What you're suggesting is, basically, a replacement for the venerable Yaesu FT-736R, which I bought new so many years ago. I used it for several years from a hilltop QTH in New Hampshire, making CW and SSB contacts on all bands up through 1296, except 902. I still have that rig, as well as my "brick" amplifiers and antennas for those bands. I'd love to see Elecraft make a replacement for that rig, with the superior receiver characteristics and other features that Elecraft is famous for. It would be intriguing to see if a modular design could be developed, with per-band plug-in modules. Not everyone will want 222 or 902MHz immediately, but it would be nice to be able to add those bands if desired, for example. The ability to run cross-band and to key separate external amplifiers on a per-band basis (and/or external preamps) would fit my requirements nicely, as would monitoring an altogether different band on an optional subreceiver (c.f. KRX3). I have an external 10MHz signal source driving my K3EXREF, and I would hope that this could be used to lock the various LOs in this envisioned rig, as is currently the case with the K144RFLCK. I think such an offering would help revive activity in the VHF/UHF bands, not only for Technician class licensees, but for Generals and Extra Class, and demonstrate that we continue to need and use our allocated spectrum there, not just for "Funny Mode", but for serious weak-signal work as well. Thanks for raising the question, Jim ! 73 de Brandy, N1HO Lighthouse Point, FL (and Hendersonville, NC during hurricane season) __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
I have had one since it came out and does quite well in fact the IC-9100 does it all including D-Star which has an active repeater in this area. I bought mine when they first came out about 3 1/2 yrs ago there about and do have all the filters for it. 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 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 8:08 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? No, it already exists in the K3/10 with XV-144/220/432 or the K3/10 with KXV-144 for those wanting only 6 and 2. Better if Elecraft were to spend their development time on with simultaneous crossband receive and reverse VFO tracking with the K3/KRX3 for satellite operation and working on a larger, true home station, 200W K4. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 1/31/2014 8:56 AM, Ted Edwards W3TB wrote: > Yes for CW. > This would be a GREAT way to get our Techs beyond the limits of > operating on the repeaters. > > Some years ago, I had expected the June/Sept VHF Contests to replace > Field Day as the big participation event for local clubs as the new Techs would > discover the many other ways to use their licenses. It didn't happen, but > this might help move along greater participation on VHF/UHF. Good idea! > > > On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 7:44 AM, Dave wrote: > >> And CW... >> >> Dave (G0DJA) >> >> - Original Message - From: "Kevin G" >> To: >> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 10:36 AM >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode >> VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? >> >> >> >> Sounds like a great idea to me, speaking for myself I enjoy making >> SSB >>> contacts on the VHF UHF bands. >>> >>> >>> >>> Kevin Gallagher >>> >> >> __ >> 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] [P3] Marker cursor
MCU 1.26, no SVGA. If the P3 just sits for a while, there is no movable cursor even tho the screen still displays 'MKR A:'. I dunno if it happens with MKR B, I don't use it much. 73, Mike NF4L __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFofferingfrom Elecraft?
Or.the planned additions to the P3? John On Fri, 31 Jan 2014 09:08:14 -0500, "Joe Subich, W4TV" wrote: No, it already exists in the K3/10 with XV-144/220/432 or the K3/10 with KXV-144 for those wanting only 6 and 2. Better if Elecraft were to spend their development time on with simultaneous crossband receive and reverse VFO tracking with the K3/KRX3 for satellite operation and working on a larger, true home station, 200W K4. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 1/31/2014 8:56 AM, Ted Edwards W3TB wrote: > Yes for CW. > This would be a GREAT way to get our Techs beyond the limits of operating > on the repeaters. > > Some years ago, I had expected the June/Sept VHF Contests to replace Field > Day as the big participation event for local clubs as the new Techs would > discover the many other ways to use their licenses. It didn't happen, but > this might help move along greater participation on VHF/UHF. Good idea! > > > On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 7:44 AM, Dave wrote: > >> And CW... >> >> Dave (G0DJA) >> >> - Original Message - From: "Kevin G" >> To: >> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 10:36 AM >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode >> VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? >> >> >> >> Sounds like a great idea to me, speaking for myself I enjoy making SSB >>> contacts on the VHF UHF bands. >>> >>> >>> >>> Kevin Gallagher >>> >> >> __ >> 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
No, it already exists in the K3/10 with XV-144/220/432 or the K3/10 with KXV-144 for those wanting only 6 and 2. Better if Elecraft were to spend their development time on with simultaneous crossband receive and reverse VFO tracking with the K3/KRX3 for satellite operation and working on a larger, true home station, 200W K4. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 1/31/2014 8:56 AM, Ted Edwards W3TB wrote: Yes for CW. This would be a GREAT way to get our Techs beyond the limits of operating on the repeaters. Some years ago, I had expected the June/Sept VHF Contests to replace Field Day as the big participation event for local clubs as the new Techs would discover the many other ways to use their licenses. It didn't happen, but this might help move along greater participation on VHF/UHF. Good idea! On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 7:44 AM, Dave wrote: And CW... Dave (G0DJA) - Original Message - From: "Kevin G" To: Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? Sounds like a great idea to me, speaking for myself I enjoy making SSB contacts on the VHF UHF bands. Kevin Gallagher __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
Yes for CW. This would be a GREAT way to get our Techs beyond the limits of operating on the repeaters. Some years ago, I had expected the June/Sept VHF Contests to replace Field Day as the big participation event for local clubs as the new Techs would discover the many other ways to use their licenses. It didn't happen, but this might help move along greater participation on VHF/UHF. Good idea! On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 7:44 AM, Dave wrote: > And CW... > > Dave (G0DJA) > > - Original Message - From: "Kevin G" > To: > Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 10:36 AM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode > VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? > > > > Sounds like a great idea to me, speaking for myself I enjoy making SSB >> contacts on the VHF UHF bands. >> >> >> >> Kevin Gallagher >> > > __ > 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 > -- 73 de Ted Edwards, W3TB and GØPWW and thinking about operating CW: "Do today what others won't, so you can do tomorrow what others can't." __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?
And CW... Dave (G0DJA) - Original Message - From: "Kevin G" To: Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? Sounds like a great idea to me, speaking for myself I enjoy making SSB contacts on the VHF UHF bands. Kevin Gallagher __ 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 : Unstable output power in DATA A mode
Don, San, Many thanks for your detailed advices. I have set up as you advised. Output in DATA A mode became stable with occasional glitch. I think I need to find the best setting for my system. Thanks again for your excellent advices. 73 de JH3SIF, Keith 2014/01/31 6:27、Sam Morgan のメール： > then using the K3 in DATA A mode > this often is caused by incorrect audio levels > > the k3's audio level should show 4 bars with the 5th bar flickering > I have run my K3 with the 5th bar solid and it still worked ok > > the power out level is set by the K3's PWR knob > > most other rigs have a different way of setting this up > doing it 'their way' on a K3 results with the varying power levels you are > seeing > > On 1/30/2014 2:37 PM, Keith Onishi wrote: >> Output power of my K3/100, SN 79xx, without KAT3 is very unstable in DATA A >> mode. The symptom is; >> >> 1. With setting 100W output on 14MHz and 10MHz, I get 100W output for a >> couple of seconds, then suddenly the output goes down to 10W or so. >> 2. On 7MHz and below, the output power never go up to 100W with setting 100W >> output. >> 3. With setting around 20W output, actual output sometimes stay around 10W. >> Upon holding TUNE button a couple of seconds, the output goes up to desired >> level. >> >> I guessed this might be caused by RF interfere. However, checking with dummy >> road gave the same results. >> >> These happen only in DATA A mode (I have not tried in AFSK A mode). >> I got stable 100W and a little up in FSK D and PSK D as well as CW. (I have >> not tried SSB yet.) >> >> I manually made Transmitter Gain calibration without error since K3Utility >> calibration capability does not work with K3 with 60m disabled for Japan use. >> >> Any thought on this problem? >> >> 73 de JH3SIF, Keith > > -- > GB & 73 > K5OAI > Sam Morgan __ 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] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?
Sounds like a great idea to me, speaking for myself I enjoy making SSB contacts on the VHF UHF bands. Kevin Gallagher "And the years Are Gambled And Lost, Like Summer Wages" Ian Tyson __ 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] No CW Side tone or MON with headset
If your headset has a very low sensitivity, that would cause you to increase the AF Gain control more so than you would when not using the headset. If that is the case, the level of the sidetone could be significantly lower relative to the received audio while using the headset than when listening to the speaker(s). Try increasing the MON level while wearing the headset, and see if you can then hear it. 73, Dale WA8SRA > Got a new K3 and everything appears to be working fine except I have no > CW side tone in the headset. When I unplug the headset then I hear the > side tone. Same situation with setting the MON level. What parameter do > I need to set to correct this issue? > > Thanks for the help. > > Randy, AA8R > __ > 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
