[Elecraft] SSB Net Announcement
The weekly Elecraft SSB net meets today at 1800Z on 14.3035 MHz. I will be net control from OR. Hope to see you there. 73, Phil, NS7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] test for traffic
Bob K3DJC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 sluggish keyer
Hello Bill, The problem, according to my own experience, is that the ground in intermittent. Each paddle arm is the ground that makes contact with each standoff. Well I recognized this problem too and ended up putting an soldering eyelet under each spring retainer screw. I soldered small bus wire to the eyelets and soldered the other ends directly to the GND pad of the 4-pin connector. This seems to work very good whereas clearing the ATU memories prevents the keyer from interrupting your transmission when the ATU is recalling old memory settings and you have used another antenna before. Anyway...I did a lot of QSOs with this modification and still have problems here and there. It seems like the key doesn't like me! :) Some days I need to correct every few words and other days the key is working fine. I have no such problems when using my old Ten Tec model 604 key with built-in keyer. So it should not be my keying itself... Anyhow...I am living with that issue at the moment. Maybe I will upgrade to a Begali Adventure but at the moment the modified stock key is not bothering me too much to pay another $350 for a new key. Anyhow, the KXPD3 is still great bang for the buck and fits nicely to the rig. vy 73! Sven, DJ2AT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Serial Port Question...
I have a question about serial ports and the K3... first let me set the stage for the failures... Setup: I have a K3, (two RX), and a P3, (SVGA), connected to my Windows machine, which is running a fully updated and patched version of XP, using a RS-232 serial cable, and the built in serial card, at 38K. It is a Dell machine. Test Bed: If I use HRD, latest free version, to move the K3 main tuning dial around, using the mouse wheel to increment the 100 Hz digit, I have zero issues, the movement is snappy, and quick, there is no lag between my end of motion in moving the mouse wheel and the K3 arriving at its end of motion in changing frequency. I.e. When I stop moving the mouse wheel, the K3 is on frequency. Exactly as it was on my Pro III. Both under HRD, AND MixW Now, if I switch to MixW, again latest version etc., same com port, same comport speed, in fact same settings as far as I can see for everything, I get a very discernible lag in the move event concluding. It acts like the K3 frequency is rate limited in how fast it can slew in frequency, only when using MixW, and not when using HRD. Exact same setup, and no issues on the Pro III I used to have. I also have a very minor programming issue where by the the K3 fails to fully program every channel using the K3 frequency management software... I get the failed timeout error now and then... All of this points directly to a serial port issue... However... I have run this computer on many other pieces of hardware, (including a Pro III, and Pro II), and had zero issues along this line. I have run the same hardware, and the same software, configured exactly the same on the Pro III, and a Pro II, with zero issues. I.e. I do not have the lag issue on the Pro III, or Pro II. but do on the K3... Same hardware, same configuration, and same software, same cables, etc... No other issues with serial ports of any kind with the computer... All running under stock windows XP fully updated. Question: Why does the K3 feel like the speed with which it changes frequency is rate limited only under MixW, and not under HRD. I am at a loss, and looking for suggestions here... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 power fluctuations
I've observed metering fluctuations as well. Equipment: K-line. ALC off Operating mode: Amplifier output direct to dummy load or antenna -- same observed behavior with either load. Constant power, e.g. CW All cable verified as good. 1. KPA500 LED Power Indication -- In standby or operate, the last power LED flickers. In Standby, at any drive power, the last power LED flickers. In Operate, at any drive power, the last power LED always flickers. 2. KPA500 SWR metering -- always stable 3. KPA LCD Analog power metering -- In standby, the meter is stable; i.e., with 100 watts drive -- indicates 100 watts. In operate, at any power level, the analog meter fluctuates. The amount of the fluctuation is difficult to discern since it varies rapidly. 4. Peak Hold -- when in Peak Hold mode, the last power LED's are stable, but occasionally in Operate, the next to last LED flickers. K3 metering stable. When monitoring the K3 or KPA power output on Elecraft W2, the power indication is stable. Question: Is this a KPA500 metering anomaly? Or is this an indication of a power supply noise problem, e.g., power supply hum? No one has complained of hum. I did get one and only one comment from a discerning individual that there was audio break-up at peak modulation. I've not yet rigged up a scope on the PS, pending comment from others. Dan AC6DM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-power-fluctuations-tp7590332p7590951.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port Question...
What is the command rate of MixW? Each program has it's own polling or command rate and they can differ by a substantial amount. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-07-06 5:15 PM, David Cole wrote: I have a question about serial ports and the K3... first let me set the stage for the failures... Setup: I have a K3, (two RX), and a P3, (SVGA), connected to my Windows machine, which is running a fully updated and patched version of XP, using a RS-232 serial cable, and the built in serial card, at 38K. It is a Dell machine. Test Bed: If I use HRD, latest free version, to move the K3 main tuning dial around, using the mouse wheel to increment the 100 Hz digit, I have zero issues, the movement is snappy, and quick, there is no lag between my end of motion in moving the mouse wheel and the K3 arriving at its end of motion in changing frequency. I.e. When I stop moving the mouse wheel, the K3 is on frequency. Exactly as it was on my Pro III. Both under HRD, AND MixW Now, if I switch to MixW, again latest version etc., same com port, same comport speed, in fact same settings as far as I can see for everything, I get a very discernible lag in the move event concluding. It acts like the K3 frequency is rate limited in how fast it can slew in frequency, only when using MixW, and not when using HRD. Exact same setup, and no issues on the Pro III I used to have. I also have a very minor programming issue where by the the K3 fails to fully program every channel using the K3 frequency management software... I get the failed timeout error now and then... All of this points directly to a serial port issue... However... I have run this computer on many other pieces of hardware, (including a Pro III, and Pro II), and had zero issues along this line. I have run the same hardware, and the same software, configured exactly the same on the Pro III, and a Pro II, with zero issues. I.e. I do not have the lag issue on the Pro III, or Pro II. but do on the K3... Same hardware, same configuration, and same software, same cables, etc... No other issues with serial ports of any kind with the computer... All running under stock windows XP fully updated. Question: Why does the K3 feel like the speed with which it changes frequency is rate limited only under MixW, and not under HRD. I am at a loss, and looking for suggestions here... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 power fluctuations
Addendum: KPA500 LCD voltage metering also fluctuates rapidly when in Operate mode and under load. Nominal voltage 60 volts at 500 watts output. Fluctuation amplitude cannot be discerned since variations are rapid. Dan AC6DM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-power-fluctuations-tp7590332p7590952.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port Question...
Both were set at 100 Hz per click on the mouse wheel... I believe that is what you are asking. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-07-06 at 17:45 -0400, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: What is the command rate of MixW? Each program has it's own polling or command rate and they can differ by a substantial amount. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-07-06 5:15 PM, David Cole wrote: I have a question about serial ports and the K3... first let me set the stage for the failures... Setup: I have a K3, (two RX), and a P3, (SVGA), connected to my Windows machine, which is running a fully updated and patched version of XP, using a RS-232 serial cable, and the built in serial card, at 38K. It is a Dell machine. Test Bed: If I use HRD, latest free version, to move the K3 main tuning dial around, using the mouse wheel to increment the 100 Hz digit, I have zero issues, the movement is snappy, and quick, there is no lag between my end of motion in moving the mouse wheel and the K3 arriving at its end of motion in changing frequency. I.e. When I stop moving the mouse wheel, the K3 is on frequency. Exactly as it was on my Pro III. Both under HRD, AND MixW Now, if I switch to MixW, again latest version etc., same com port, same comport speed, in fact same settings as far as I can see for everything, I get a very discernible lag in the move event concluding. It acts like the K3 frequency is rate limited in how fast it can slew in frequency, only when using MixW, and not when using HRD. Exact same setup, and no issues on the Pro III I used to have. I also have a very minor programming issue where by the the K3 fails to fully program every channel using the K3 frequency management software... I get the failed timeout error now and then... All of this points directly to a serial port issue... However... I have run this computer on many other pieces of hardware, (including a Pro III, and Pro II), and had zero issues along this line. I have run the same hardware, and the same software, configured exactly the same on the Pro III, and a Pro II, with zero issues. I.e. I do not have the lag issue on the Pro III, or Pro II. but do on the K3... Same hardware, same configuration, and same software, same cables, etc... No other issues with serial ports of any kind with the computer... All running under stock windows XP fully updated. Question: Why does the K3 feel like the speed with which it changes frequency is rate limited only under MixW, and not under HRD. I am at a loss, and looking for suggestions here... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@nk7z.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port Question...
Hi One way to tell what is going on is to use a serial port monitor. Eltima has on that has a free trial. You install it, start it and then select the comport you wish to monitor. Select terminal mode. Then start the software you wish to monitor. Look at the commands before and after the software issues an FA0001420 for example (that is a command to tune to 14.2 mhz. Also see if you see some kind of delay. Some of the other modes in the serial port monitor, can give timestamps too which might be useful. Send an excerpt if you can do this and may be we can see something 73s Tom Original message From: David Cole d...@nk7z.net Date: 06/07/2014 6:08 PM (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port Question... Both were set at 100 Hz per click on the mouse wheel... I believe that is what you are asking. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-07-06 at 17:45 -0400, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: What is the command rate of MixW? Each program has it's own polling or command rate and they can differ by a substantial amount. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-07-06 5:15 PM, David Cole wrote: I have a question about serial ports and the K3... first let me set the stage for the failures... Setup: I have a K3, (two RX), and a P3, (SVGA), connected to my Windows machine, which is running a fully updated and patched version of XP, using a RS-232 serial cable, and the built in serial card, at 38K. It is a Dell machine. Test Bed: If I use HRD, latest free version, to move the K3 main tuning dial around, using the mouse wheel to increment the 100 Hz digit, I have zero issues, the movement is snappy, and quick, there is no lag between my end of motion in moving the mouse wheel and the K3 arriving at its end of motion in changing frequency. I.e. When I stop moving the mouse wheel, the K3 is on frequency. Exactly as it was on my Pro III. Both under HRD, AND MixW Now, if I switch to MixW, again latest version etc., same com port, same comport speed, in fact same settings as far as I can see for everything, I get a very discernible lag in the move event concluding. It acts like the K3 frequency is rate limited in how fast it can slew in frequency, only when using MixW, and not when using HRD. Exact same setup, and no issues on the Pro III I used to have. I also have a very minor programming iss __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port Question...
HI, Thank you for that suggestion! I will snapshot a small few moments of data... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-07-06 at 18:18 -0400, Tom wrote: Hi One way to tell what is going on is to use a serial port monitor. Eltima has on that has a free trial. You install it, start it and then select the comport you wish to monitor. Select terminal mode. Then start the software you wish to monitor. Look at the commands before and after the software issues an FA0001420 for example (that is a command to tune to 14.2 mhz. Also see if you see some kind of delay. Some of the other modes in the serial port monitor, can give timestamps too which might be useful. Send an excerpt if you can do this and may be we can see something 73s Tom Original message From: David Cole d...@nk7z.net Date: 06/07/2014 6:08 PM (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port Question... Both were set at 100 Hz per click on the mouse wheel... I believe that is what you are asking. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-07-06 at 17:45 -0400, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: What is the command rate of MixW? Each program has it's own polling or command rate and they can differ by a substantial amount. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-07-06 5:15 PM, David Cole wrote: I have a question about serial ports and the K3... first let me set the stage for the failures... Setup: I have a K3, (two RX), and a P3, (SVGA), connected to my Windows machine, which is running a fully updated and patched version of XP, using a RS-232 serial cable, and the built in serial card, at 38K. It is a Dell machine. Test Bed: If I use HRD, latest free version, to move the K3 main tuning dial around, using the mouse wheel to increment the 100 Hz digit, I have zero issues, the movement is snappy, and quick, there is no lag between my end of motion in moving the mouse wheel and the K3 arriving at its end of motion in changing frequency. I.e. When I stop moving the mouse wheel, the K3 is on frequency. Exactly as it was on my Pro III. Both under HRD, AND MixW Now, if I switch to MixW, again latest version etc., same com port, same comport speed, in fact same settings as far as I can see for everything, I get a very discernible lag in the move event concluding. It acts like the K3 frequency is rate limited in how fast it can slew in frequency, only when using MixW, and not when using HRD. Exact same setup, and no issues on the Pro III I used to have. I also have a very minor programming iss __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port Question...
No, that's *not* what I was asking. How many times per second do the particular programs send an up 100 Hz command to the radio? How quickly can they send commands? Some programs store the move up or move down commands and pace them out one every 100 ms or one every 250 ms or one every 500 ms. The slower the program parcels out the commands, the greater the lag. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-07-06 6:08 PM, David Cole wrote: Both were set at 100 Hz per click on the mouse wheel... I believe that is what you are asking. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port Question...
Hi Joe, OK I understand now, thanks for clearing that up... I will see if I can locate that info in either program. I do have a serial capture from both programs, and they do look vastly different... I am a bit reticent to put them up here, due to size... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-07-06 at 18:50 -0400, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: No, that's *not* what I was asking. How many times per second do the particular programs send an up 100 Hz command to the radio? How quickly can they send commands? Some programs store the move up or move down commands and pace them out one every 100 ms or one every 250 ms or one every 500 ms. The slower the program parcels out the commands, the greater the lag. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-07-06 6:08 PM, David Cole wrote: Both were set at 100 Hz per click on the mouse wheel... I believe that is what you are asking. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@nk7z.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 Output Power Cal
I ran a quick test on my KX3/KXPA100 output using the output power calibration and the results don't really make sense to me. This was on 40m into a dummy load: Using the KXPA100's cal number (ALC A2.5), the max output was 90 watts with the KX3 set to 110W output. The 90W measurement was from the KXPA Utility software. Next, I ran the power output calibration and the cal factor changed pretty considerably to (ALC T4.4) but when I set the KX3 to 110W and hit Tune, it again put out 90W. Based on the difference between the two calibration factors, I assumed the output power would increase when using the KX3's cal factor but it was identical so the output power cal did not appear to have any effect. This was on an Astron RS-35M set to 14.0V output and both units are using the latest beta firmware. The KXPA100 doesn't have a tuner and is set to AUTO/OUT attenuation. (And anybody quoting me an answer about fractions of an S-unit will get ignored. That's not the nature of the question). Dave K8JDC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] New TSA issue
According to BBC devices that cannot be powered up may not be allowed on board US bound aircraft. For a small amount of additional information see http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-28185149 And here from TSA http://www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2014/07/06/enhanced-security-measures-certain-airports-overseas David K0LUM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Need help with K3 Utility program
Have a new K3 here in the shack; my first Elecraft and the finest HF rig I've ever used! Have been learning it for several weeks, and just have one small issue which I hope someone can help me straighten out: when I try to save the rigs configuration using the K3 Utility program, the program gets through about 80% of the save and won't go any further. The program stops operating at that point, and I have to close it with Task Manager because *Cancel* has no effect. Wondering if anyone has had this problem and could offer a solution. Thanks, Doug N7QS K3 8214 (my first Elecraft rig, but not the last!) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] New TSA issue
On 7/6/2014 6:35 PM, David Christ wrote: According to BBC devices that cannot be powered up may not be allowed on board US bound aircraft. US news tonight said cell phones, but who knows, news anchors and the guys on the street often can't tell the difference between a phone and an HT. We're traveling a bit this month, I'm not taking any of my Elecraft radios. Real reason is that I won't have time to use any, but I already get severely hassled by TSA with the leg braces I use and the scrap metal I carry, and I really don't want to be explaining amateur radio to some trainee. And, I always get the trainee. :-))) I was curious tonight, why would being able to turn your phone on [probably already is on], indicate that there wasn't a bomb inside? To this point, I've never had a TSA question about any radio gear ... usually K2 or KX1, and an HT. The HT went through the x-ray twice, the K2 was blocking it the first time. 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] New TSA issue
TSA = Tourists Stay Away Well maybe its just me when i get to the front of the line. Tried a big smile but maybe she was having a bad hair day:-) Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 07/07/2014 12:28 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: On 7/6/2014 6:35 PM, David Christ wrote: According to BBC devices that cannot be powered up may not be allowed on board US bound aircraft. US news tonight said cell phones, but who knows, news anchors and the guys on the street often can't tell the difference between a phone and an HT. We're traveling a bit this month, I'm not taking any of my Elecraft radios. Real reason is that I won't have time to use any, but I already get severely hassled by TSA with the leg braces I use and the scrap metal I carry, and I really don't want to be explaining amateur radio to some trainee. And, I always get the trainee. :-))) I was curious tonight, why would being able to turn your phone on [probably already is on], indicate that there wasn't a bomb inside? To this point, I've never had a TSA question about any radio gear ... usually K2 or KX1, and an HT. The HT went through the x-ray twice, the K2 was blocking it the first time. 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 Message delivered to vk1zzg...@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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 and KRC2 for controlling 12VDC
I have pretty much done an thorough search on this topic and have concluded it cannot be done, but I thought I would throw it out here anyway. I believe that the outputs on the KRC2 on strictly controlled by band information which it receives. I was wondering if there was a way to send RX antenna status to the KRC2 which would close an output to send 12VDC to my active RX antenna and another to activate 12VDC to the preamp for the RX ant when I chose. My thought was along the lines of the DVK messages which can be activated via the keyboard when using Writelog or other contest programs. I was hoping to send a command via the keyboard to activate the RX ant on the K3 and at the same time send the required 12vdc to the RX antenna via an output on the KRC2 and the same for the preamp if I want it on/off. I hope this is clearer than mud. Rich __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port Question...
Dave sent me a log of the serial port activity from MixW, showing the steady state and the situation when he is tuning using the software and the K3. The steady state polling form MixW to the K3 consists of the commands: IF; and FB; So basically it is polling the radio for the transceiver information (IF) which includes info such as the VFO A frequency and other items and for the frequency of VFO B (FB;). It continues to do this indefinitely. However, when the frequency is changed in the software, then the programs issues the following command each time the frequency is changed: FR0; FT0; FA00021014700 and then it continues to send these commands for as long as the frequency is requested to change. In the example I was sent, dave changed the frequency from 21014700 until 21009100. During this time, 150 commands were issued to the K3 over a period of 5 seconds. When this was complete, it took an additional three seconds before a response was returned to a subsequent IF; command. So, what does this indicate: First of all during the time that the frequency was being changed, no commands occurred to read the current frequency of the radio. That in itself may not necessarily be bad IF the program updates the VFO display in the program each time. Of course at the end of the update, if the radio did not keep up, the final frequency will change as soon as the new IF; command arrives. Now, since it took a full 3 seconds after the sequence of frequency changes, it is pretty clear that the command rate of 100ms is too short. The program had to wait for all 150 commands to complete before it could get it’s updated frequency. So, first thing is to increase the command rate in MixW to something higher. experimentation might be required. Ultimately though, if the display is not updated with the frequency during the changes, it might seem that the software can not keep up. Second, I would look in the setup of MixW and see if there is an option to enable the AI1 command (AUTOINF). If not, the software may actually respond to it, but it should be documented. You can try to set CONFIG:AUTOINF = AUTO 1 in the tech mode entries but this can have consequences for software than does not support this. The bottom line is you are polling too quick, but if the software does not update the display during the frequency updates you are out of luck. No need to look at HRD, it “works”. Hope this helps. Tom va2fsq.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KRC2 for controlling 12VDC
Rich, If the RX antenna is the only thing you want to control with the KRC2, the answer is easy - just use the KRC2 configurator application to select the outputs for the bands you desire. The High level outputs can provide the source of 12 volts (up to the current limit of the drivers). I am not sure what that has to do with the DVK messages - I do not see how those can be related. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/6/2014 11:46 PM, Rich wrote: I have pretty much done an thorough search on this topic and have concluded it cannot be done, but I thought I would throw it out here anyway. I believe that the outputs on the KRC2 on strictly controlled by band information which it receives. I was wondering if there was a way to send RX antenna status to the KRC2 which would close an output to send 12VDC to my active RX antenna and another to activate 12VDC to the preamp for the RX ant when I chose. My thought was along the lines of the DVK messages which can be activated via the keyboard when using Writelog or other contest programs. I was hoping to send a command via the keyboard to activate the RX ant on the K3 and at the same time send the required 12vdc to the RX antenna via an output on the KRC2 and the same for the preamp if I want it on/off. I hope this is clearer than mud. Rich __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to w3...@embarqmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3/P3 w/SVGA for sale
I've decided to sell my new and almost unused K3 (S/N 7850) and P3 w/SVGA package (both factory assembled 11/2013). K3 re-inspected under warranty 1/2014, and full calibration and alignment. Less than 50 hrs use. Both have been in the single box factory packaging since January. Physical and electrical condition as received new. Smoke free environment and no portable or mobile ops. Fully filtered dual receivers, no internal tuner, standard TCXO, most options. Somebody who loves the K3/P3 needs to give them a good shack to operate in. Have $5500 invested. Sale documentation, warranty report, and pictures on request. Good in QRZ. Will only sell as package. No Trades or other offers please. 73, Gary NL7Y -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-P3-w-SVGA-for-sale-tp7590967.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port Question...
Tom, Thank you for looking that over, it would have taken me a day or more as I have not looked at serial output for a decade or more... :) I will investigate MixW and see what I can find... If I find a fix, I will post it here. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Mon, 2014-07-07 at 00:06 -0400, Tom Blahovici wrote: Dave sent me a log of the serial port activity from MixW, showing the steady state and the situation when he is tuning using the software and the K3. The steady state polling form MixW to the K3 consists of the commands: IF; and FB; So basically it is polling the radio for the transceiver information (IF) which includes info such as the VFO A frequency and other items and for the frequency of VFO B (FB;). It continues to do this indefinitely. However, when the frequency is changed in the software, then the programs issues the following command each time the frequency is changed: FR0; FT0; FA00021014700 and then it continues to send these commands for as long as the frequency is requested to change. In the example I was sent, dave changed the frequency from 21014700 until 21009100. During this time, 150 commands were issued to the K3 over a period of 5 seconds. When this was complete, it took an additional three seconds before a response was returned to a subsequent IF; command. So, what does this indicate: First of all during the time that the frequency was being changed, no commands occurred to read the current frequency of the radio. That in itself may not necessarily be bad IF the program updates the VFO display in the program each time. Of course at the end of the update, if the radio did not keep up, the final frequency will change as soon as the new IF; command arrives. Now, since it took a full 3 seconds after the sequence of frequency changes, it is pretty clear that the command rate of 100ms is too short. The program had to wait for all 150 commands to complete before it could get it’s updated frequency. So, first thing is to increase the command rate in MixW to something higher. experimentation might be required. Ultimately though, if the display is not updated with the frequency during the changes, it might seem that the software can not keep up. Second, I would look in the setup of MixW and see if there is an option to enable the AI1 command (AUTOINF). If not, the software may actually respond to it, but it should be documented. You can try to set CONFIG:AUTOINF = AUTO 1 in the tech mode entries but this can have consequences for software than does not support this. The bottom line is you are polling too quick, but if the software does not update the display during the frequency updates you are out of luck. No need to look at HRD, it “works”. Hope this helps. Tom va2fsq.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Amazing achievement by WA2TPU: 10-band DXCC, 5 watts, 100% green power
Hi all, I wanted to acknowledge what is, to the best of my knowledge, a unique feat by Don Bush, WA2TPU. He has achieved DXCC (over 100 countries worked) on every ham band from 160-6 meters, excluding 60 meters, running 5 watts or less for all QSOs. He used a mix of modes, and 100% natural power (off the grid, in other words). He used a variety of transceivers. Don was issued the only 10-band QRP DXCC certificate in the history of QRP ARCI on April 4th, 2014. (In fact he was also issued the only 8- and 9-band QRP DXCC certificates a couple of months earlier. I'm not sure if 11 bands is even possible, but I'm sure he'd go for it :) It takes a lot of persistence to pull this off. Don did it over about 30 years, using various hand-built log-periodics, Yagis, quads, delta loops, Sterba curtains, phased verticals, rhombics, etc. I'm hoping to see his station someday. Thanks, Don, for giving a lot of us something to aspire to! 73, 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Amazing achievement by WA2TPU: 10-band DXCC, 5 watts, 100% green power
Congratulations to Don. That is an amazing feat! …and thank you, Wayne, for posting this. Mark ars: KE6BB From: Wayne Burdick Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2014 09:48 PM To: Elecraft Reflector, k...@yahoogroups.com, QRP-L Cc: Donald Bush Hi all, I wanted to acknowledge what is, to the best of my knowledge, a unique feat by Don Bush, WA2TPU. He has achieved DXCC (over 100 countries worked) on every ham band from 160-6 meters, excluding 60 meters, running 5 watts or less for all QSOs. He used a mix of modes, and 100% natural power (off the grid, in other words). He used a variety of transceivers. Don was issued the only 10-band QRP DXCC certificate in the history of QRP ARCI on April 4th, 2014. (In fact he was also issued the only 8- and 9-band QRP DXCC certificates a couple of months earlier. I'm not sure if 11 bands is even possible, but I'm sure he'd go for 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
