[Elecraft] PX3 keyboard locking

[Charles]

Today I gave the new PX3 1.35 beta a test in the JARTS RTTY contest.  Although 
my vanilla USB keyboard works ok, the transmit buffer would lock after the 
first transmission. I discovered that this was caused by beginning a second 
transmission before the transmitted text appears at the upper part of the 
screen.  The only way to recover from a lock is by turning the PX3 off and on.  
Has anyone duplicated these symptoms, or is there an obvious cause?

Otherwise, the new software is VFB!

Aloha

Charles KH6CS

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Popping noise in headphones??

[Jim Bolit]

I use the BW control a lot as most of my work is weak signal CW.
There was no popping before, and my ears are "on max gain" with weak signals, 
that are at or near the noise floor.  The popping is VERY annoying and at times 
it "hurts" the ears when digging for signals and changing the BW control from 
200 Hz to 150 Hz, to 100 Hz and finally to 50 Hz.  The popping is present as I 
rotate the BW control back to wider bandwidths also, but the popping stops once 
above 200 Hz bandwidth.
JimW6AIM


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 Original message 
From: Vic Rosenthal 
Date: 10/16/2015  10:42 PM  (GMT-08:00)
To: jim 
Cc: "" 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Popping noise in headphones??

Yes, I have it too, and I didn't notice it before installing the new synths. 
Doesn't bother me.

Vic
Sent from my phone

> On Oct 17, 2015, at 4:01 AM, jim  wrote:
>
> I just got my K3 back from Elecraft.  They did the once over and installed
> the new SYN boards.
>
>
>
> I have noticed a "popping" noise in the headphones as I change the bandwidth
> control, but ONLY as I transition from 200 Hz, 150 Hz, 100 Hz and 50 Hz.  I
> have only checked this in the CW mode.
>
>
>
> This popping noise was not there before sending the rig in.
>
>
>
> I have the 500 Hz and 200 Hz crystal roofing filters installed, which is the
> same configuration as I had before sending it to Elecraft.
>
>
>
> Any thoughts?
>
>
>
> Tnx
>
>
>
> Jim
>
> W6AIM
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Popping noise in headphones??

[Vic Rosenthal]

Yes, I have it too, and I didn't notice it before installing the new synths. 
Doesn't bother me. 

Vic 
Sent from my phone

> On Oct 17, 2015, at 4:01 AM, jim  wrote:
> 
> I just got my K3 back from Elecraft.  They did the once over and installed
> the new SYN boards.
> 
> 
> 
> I have noticed a "popping" noise in the headphones as I change the bandwidth
> control, but ONLY as I transition from 200 Hz, 150 Hz, 100 Hz and 50 Hz.  I
> have only checked this in the CW mode.
> 
> 
> 
> This popping noise was not there before sending the rig in.
> 
> 
> 
> I have the 500 Hz and 200 Hz crystal roofing filters installed, which is the
> same configuration as I had before sending it to Elecraft.
> 
> 
> 
> Any thoughts?
> 
> 
> 
> Tnx
> 
> 
> 
> Jim
> 
> W6AIM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> .
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - easiest way to panadapt?

[Barry LaZar]

Ed,
If you are really sure that is all you really want to see is just a 
few KHz, let me suggest a free program called FLDIGI. It shows the 
spectrum present in your receiver's filter passband by using a waterfall 
display. You will see all of the signals there. You click on the one you 
want and work it. As you have a SignaLink USB, you do not require 
anything else. Run the audio out of the radio, speaker/headphone output 
to the SignaLink. The sound card in the SignaLink will do all of the 
heavy lifting for you. This is easy and straight forward.


Using this approach allows you to use the DSP filtering present in 
the software while still showing you the 3 KHz channel full of signals. 
You will need to set your mode to data-a, frequency to where the PSK31 
signals are, and crank the power back IAW the instructions that came 
with the radio. And, you'll be ready to go. If you download right now, 
you should be on the air ~30 minutes later with nothing else to buy. I 
am assuming you have the interface cable to the radio.



Let me pass on a few more words. You do not need a stereo sound card 
when do sound card digital modes which is what PSK31 is. However, you 
are correct in that you must have stereo for spectrum displays. You need 
the in phase and quadrature phase signals from the radio, those coming 
out of the I&Q port on the KX3. But, there is another issue that doesn't 
get much play, dynamic range. Typically, the sound cards in laptops and 
most desktops are not of the really low noise variety, therefore they 
and you are limited in what you can display. A low noise sound card that 
is meant for studio recording, or nearly so, is better in that it allows 
you to see more on the spectrum display. There are a host of other 
issues like cost, but I'm only gisting the requirement set. And BTW, 
from my read most of us are using cards in the ~$60 to $150 range.


One serious suggestion. If you are new to all of this, take the easy 
road with the least complications. Download FLDIGI, use its spectrum 
display, and go play. After about 5-10 hours of playing, you should have 
a feel for where to go and what you need. The KISS principle ain't all 
bad.



73,
Barry
K3NDM

-- Original Message --
From: "Ed via Elecraft" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 10/17/2015 12:20:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - easiest way to panadapt?

Thank you, Barry.  Your information is about what I was looking for.  I 
understand the need for a better soundcard if I use NaP3  because 
of the stereo microphone input issue, I believe??  I do not currently 
use logging software just a PSK31 program called AirLink  Express.  
I also just want to be able to look at the frequencies a few dozen KHz 
above and below where my KX3 is tuned ... so am hoping to do this with 
minimal hardware.


I like your suggestion about Win4K3.  I will strongly consider that.

Ed   K7AAT


-Original Message-
From: Barry LaZar [mailto:k3...@comcast.net]

Ed,
 You will need to buy one additional bit, a good sound card. NaP3 
is a good product, It's really an earlier version of PowerSDR than is 
out today. It is free, but you will want to download LP-Bridge, not 
Bridge2.
This will allow you to integrate your logging and digital software with 
what you have your KX3 doing.


 I used this initially and was quite happy. I later switched to the
Win4K3 suite which costs $50, but it does offer some real advantages.
First you can use com0com , which is free, for your port replication.
This setup has been less problem prone on my system over NaP3 and 
LP-Bridge. Second, you have more control of your KX3.


73,
Barry
K3NDM

-- Original Message --
From: "Ed via Elecraft" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 10/16/2015 6:24:37 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 - easiest way to panadapt?



I have a KX3.  I would like to use my computer and laptop ( Windows 7
and Windows 8 ) to display a spectrum from my KX3, using the RX I/Q
output.
What is the simplest and recommended easiest way to do this?  NaP3 ?

I use my KX3 mostly on digital modes  with SignaLink USB interface
and sometimes with just the laptop soundcard interface.

Ed   K7AAT

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[Elecraft] K3S - AFSK problem Update- problem resolved

[Dick via Elecraft]

K3S AFSK problem resolved.  Mike was right, I had  a config problem with 
Logger+.  I had triple checked all settings  before posting the message asking 
for help... and I still messed up on a  setting!  
 
K3S working FB on AFSK now!
 
73,
Dick- K9OM
 
 
  

 From: mike.flow...@gmail.com
To: r...@aol.com
Sent: 10/16/2015 10:29:27  P.M. Central Daylight Time
Subj: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - AFSK problem, need  help!


Hi Dick,  


Check you N1MM Logger+ configuration.  It may be asserting FSK to  your K3S 
when DATA A is wanted for AFSK.



 
 
 
 
 




73 de Mike, K6MKF - President,  NCDXC







On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 8:25 PM, Dick via Elecraft  
<_elecr...@mailman.qth.net_ (mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net) > wrote:

I'm  trying my K3S on RTTY for the first time in the JARTS Contest  this
weekend, and I'm having problems.  I'm running it in AFSK   mode, using the 
K3S
in and out audio jacks to the  CPU.  Also,  I'm using the K3S serial port to
the CPU.   When I QSY, the K3S  often switches from AFSK to FSK all by
itself, and then I have to  manually select DATA MD and reset it to  AFSK.  
(must
have  reset it 25 times in the past 3 hours)

I must have something set  wrong in the configuration as the MIC control on
the K3S doesn't change  the AFSK audio level either, I have to set the level
via  the CPU's  audio mixer.

My software is N1MM Logger+.  (latest  revision)

Please advise what I'm doing wrong.

Thanks &  73,

Dick-  K9OM
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[Elecraft] [K3 Remote] Band Data stays active when controlling a remote K3

[Rick Tavan N6XI]

When a real K3 (not /0) is controlling a remote K3, the Band Data lines on
the ACC connector remain active, thereby driving local band decoders,
antenna switches, KPA500/KAT500 and other stuff that may be "dangling" off
the ACC connector. Although not a big problem for me, it could be
significant in some setups. I suspect other lines may also remain active,
such as DIGOUTn and AUXBUS. I think it's a mistake but I could be ...
mistaken.

73,

/Rick

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - easiest way to panadapt?

[Ed via Elecraft]

Thank you, Barry.  Your information is about what I was looking for.  I 
understand the need for a better soundcard if I use NaP3  because of the 
stereo microphone input issue, I believe??  I do not currently use logging 
software just a PSK31 program called AirLink  Express.  I also just want to 
be able to look at the frequencies a few dozen KHz above and below where my KX3 
is tuned ... so am hoping to do this with minimal hardware.

I like your suggestion about Win4K3.  I will strongly consider that.

Ed   K7AAT


-Original Message-
From: Barry LaZar [mailto:k3...@comcast.net] 

Ed,
 You will need to buy one additional bit, a good sound card. NaP3 is a good 
product, It's really an earlier version of PowerSDR than is out today. It is 
free, but you will want to download LP-Bridge, not Bridge2. 
This will allow you to integrate your logging and digital software with what 
you have your KX3 doing.

 I used this initially and was quite happy. I later switched to the
Win4K3 suite which costs $50, but it does offer some real advantages. 
First you can use com0com , which is free, for your port replication. 
This setup has been less problem prone on my system over NaP3 and LP-Bridge. 
Second, you have more control of your KX3.

73,
Barry
K3NDM

-- Original Message --
From: "Ed via Elecraft" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 10/16/2015 6:24:37 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 - easiest way to panadapt?

>
>I have a KX3.  I would like to use my computer and laptop ( Windows 7 
>and Windows 8 ) to display a spectrum from my KX3, using the RX I/Q 
>output.
>What is the simplest and recommended easiest way to do this?  NaP3 ?
>
>I use my KX3 mostly on digital modes  with SignaLink USB interface 
>and sometimes with just the laptop soundcard interface.
>
>Ed   K7AAT
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - AFSK problem, need help!

[Richard Ferch]

Dick,

In the N1MM+ Configurer, under the Mode Control tab, right hand side 
where it says Mode sent to radio, beside RTTY make sure it is set to 
AFSK (for both VFOs if you are using SO2V). If you set this to RTTY, 
N1MM+ will put the K3 into FSK D every time you change bands, click on a 
spot or use the software to change the radio's frequency.


Re the MIC control, after putting the radio into AFSK A mode make sure 
that MAIN:MIC SEL is set to LINE IN.


73,
Rich VE3KI


K9OM wrote:


When I QSY, the K3S often switches from AFSK to FSK all by
itself, and then I have to manually select DATA MD and reset it to  AFSK.  (must
have reset it 25 times in the past 3 hours)


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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - AFSK problem, need help!

[Fred Jensen]

This is taxing my waning memory, but I had this problem quite awhile ago 
and it was the result of data mode being "remembered" on a per-band [I 
think] basis.  This of course assumes that when you said "QSY" you meant 
band change and not just turning the Big Knob.  I remember going through 
all the bands and setting AFSK.  It's been fine after that.


Fred K6DGW
--Northern California Contest Club
--CU in the Cal QSO Party
--1-2 Oct 2016


On 10/16/2015 8:25 PM, Dick via Elecraft wrote:

I'm trying my K3S on RTTY for the first time in the JARTS Contest this
weekend, and I'm having problems.  I'm running it in AFSK  mode, using the K3S
in and out audio jacks to the  CPU.  Also, I'm using the K3S serial port to
the CPU.   When I QSY, the K3S often switches from AFSK to FSK all by
itself, and then I have to manually select DATA MD and reset it to  AFSK.  (must
have reset it 25 times in the past 3 hours)
  
I must have something set wrong in the configuration as the MIC control on

the K3S doesn't change the AFSK audio level either, I have to set the level
via  the CPU's audio mixer.
  
My software is N1MM Logger+.  (latest revision)
  
Please advise what I'm doing wrong.
  
Thanks & 73,
  
Dick- K9OM

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[Elecraft] K3S - AFSK problem, need help!

[Dick via Elecraft]

I'm trying my K3S on RTTY for the first time in the JARTS Contest this  
weekend, and I'm having problems.  I'm running it in AFSK  mode, using the K3S 
in and out audio jacks to the  CPU.  Also, I'm using the K3S serial port to 
the CPU.   When I QSY, the K3S often switches from AFSK to FSK all by  
itself, and then I have to manually select DATA MD and reset it to  AFSK.  
(must 
have reset it 25 times in the past 3 hours)
 
I must have something set wrong in the configuration as the MIC control on  
the K3S doesn't change the AFSK audio level either, I have to set the level 
via  the CPU's audio mixer.
 
My software is N1MM Logger+.  (latest revision)
 
Please advise what I'm doing wrong.
 
Thanks & 73,
 
Dick- K9OM
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Re: [Elecraft] WTB Elecraft K1 still

[KC6CNN]

I am still looking for a K1 4 band radio. 
I would like to find one with 80, 40 , 30, 20 meters . 2nd would be
40,30,20, 17 or 15
I would like to find one with a ATU and Noise Blanker. 

If you have one extra to your needs please contact me at 
kc6cnn at gmail dot com 

Thank you
Gerald KC6CNN




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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - easiest way to panadapt?

[Barry LaZar]

Ed,
You will need to buy one additional bit, a good sound card. NaP3 is 
a good product, It's really an earlier version of PowerSDR than is out 
today. It is free, but you will want to download LP-Bridge, not Bridge2. 
This will allow you to integrate your logging and digital software with 
what you have your KX3 doing.


I used this initially and was quite happy. I later switched to the 
Win4K3 suite which costs $50, but it does offer some real advantages. 
First you can use com0com , which is free, for your port replication. 
This setup has been less problem prone on my system over NaP3 and 
LP-Bridge. Second, you have more control of your KX3.


73,
Barry
K3NDM

-- Original Message --
From: "Ed via Elecraft" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 10/16/2015 6:24:37 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 - easiest way to panadapt?



I have a KX3.  I would like to use my computer and laptop ( Windows 7 
and

Windows 8 ) to display a spectrum from my KX3, using the RX I/Q output.
What is the simplest and recommended easiest way to do this?  NaP3 ?

I use my KX3 mostly on digital modes  with SignaLink USB interface 
and

sometimes with just the laptop soundcard interface.

Ed   K7AAT

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Configuration/Menu Item Spreadsheet With Default Values?

[Jeff Maass K8ND]

G'day Jim:

Thanks!  

WB6RSE sent a copy of your spreadsheet and his modified version of it.

My use is to help with harmonizing the five or six K3 radios we will have at
PJ2T prior to CQWW CW. Last year, we had one operator-owned K3 that was so
messed up that no one was willing to use it (AGC, and other stuff as well).
This year, we'll record setting in the spreadsheet on all radios and check
for divergences.

Thanks again!

73,  Jeff  K8ND

-Original Message-
From: Jim N7US [mailto:j...@n7us.net] 
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 8:28 PM
To: 'Jeff Maass K8ND' ; 'Elecraft Mailing List'

Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Configuration/Menu Item Spreadsheet With Default
Values?

I created one, copying from the manual with Eric permission.  It hasn't been
updated to reflect additions since the manual was prepared.  I uploaded it
to the Elecraft_K3 Yahoo Group Files,
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Elecraft_K3/files and it's still there.


73, Jim N7US



-Original Message-


I've seen reference to an Excel spreadsheet listing all the Config and Menu
items for the K3, but I've been unable to find a copy.

Where might such a spreadsheet be found?

73,  Jeff  K8ND




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[Elecraft] K3 Popping noise in headphones??

[jim]

I just got my K3 back from Elecraft.  They did the once over and installed
the new SYN boards.

 

I have noticed a "popping" noise in the headphones as I change the bandwidth
control, but ONLY as I transition from 200 Hz, 150 Hz, 100 Hz and 50 Hz.  I
have only checked this in the CW mode.

 

This popping noise was not there before sending the rig in.

 

I have the 500 Hz and 200 Hz crystal roofing filters installed, which is the
same configuration as I had before sending it to Elecraft.

 

Any thoughts?

 

Tnx

 

Jim

W6AIM

 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Configuration/Menu Item Spreadsheet With Default Values?

[Jim N7US]

I created one, copying from the manual with Eric permission.  It hasn't been
updated to reflect additions since the manual was prepared.  I uploaded it
to the Elecraft_K3 Yahoo Group Files,
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Elecraft_K3/files and it's still there.


73, Jim N7US



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I've seen reference to an Excel spreadsheet listing all the Config and Menu
items for the K3, but I've been unable to find a copy.

Where might such a spreadsheet be found?

73,  Jeff  K8ND


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[Elecraft] K3 Configuration/Menu Item Spreadsheet With Default Values?

[Jeff Maass K8ND]

I've seen reference to an Excel spreadsheet listing all the Config and Menu
items for the K3, but I've been unable to find a copy.

Where might such a spreadsheet be found?

73,  Jeff  K8ND



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[Elecraft] K3 for sale

[Tom Fitzgerald via Elecraft]

Elecraft K3/100 factory assembled transceiver for sale. This radio is serial 
number 3494 and is in absolutely flawless condition, not even the slightest 
blemish and it comes from a smoke free, pet free, kid free & climate controlled 
environment. It's been kept under a dust cover from day one as has all of my 
equipment. This radio has maybe 10 hours of use max on it. It is offered with 
the following options for $2,300 plus freight:

K3/100-F
2.8kHz, 8-pole filter
2.1kHz, 8-pole filter
1.8kHz, 8-pole filter
400Hz, 8-pole filter
6kHz, 8-pole filter
K3 TCXO
KXV3, Transverter Interface 
MH2, Hand mike (never used)

Fred Cady 298 page manual 2nd edition. 

This radio ships in the original factory box with all the original paperwork 
including the manual provided by Elecraft. Reason for sale...lack of interest 
in the hobby these days. I'm good via PayPal & will provide any additional info 
or high resolution pics if needed. The radio can be seen on my QRZ'd page as 
well. If interested, contact me at:

kd0...@yahoo.com





  
  
 
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[Elecraft] KX3 - easiest way to panadapt?

[Ed via Elecraft]

I have a KX3.  I would like to use my computer and laptop ( Windows 7 and
Windows 8 ) to display a spectrum from my KX3, using the RX I/Q output.
What is the simplest and recommended easiest way to do this?  NaP3 ?  

I use my KX3 mostly on digital modes  with SignaLink USB interface and
sometimes with just the laptop soundcard interface.

Ed   K7AAT

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Re: [Elecraft] new to list with new K3s

[Peter Pauly]

You'll need to enable the USB interface in the menu (RS232).  Elecraft probably 
should have made USB the default on the K3S.  

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 16, 2015, at 12:28, efortner  wrote:
> 
> Hi,  I have now finished the kits and have the K3s, KPA 500, P3 and KAT 500
> antenna tuner. Have all up and running and working fine.  
> 
> After getting all this hooked up I find myself without a port for computer
> control of the K3s with my logging and cluster control.
> 
> I don't use HRD. What is the simplest route to get my USB Signal link and
> logging programs linked to the radio with my computer?
> 
> 
> 
> Regards, Earl  K4KAY
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Re: [Elecraft] new to list with new K3s

[Don Wilhelm]

Earl,

If you have only one software application (a logger for instance), then 
you can connect it to the COM port formed by the K3S USB connection.
Your SignaLink does not use a COM port, it is basically a USB 
soundcard.  If you have run out of USB ports, you can use a USB hub 
(best if it is a powered hub).


If OTOH, you have multiple software applications that want to connect to 
the K3S ...
Use a software application that provides virtual ports.  LP-Bridge from 
www.telepostinc.com is one that works well - except it does not yet 
support Unicode and will not work with Ham Radio Deluxe ver 6 (it does 
work with HRD 5).
That will allow you to connect with your logger and other software 
applications.  LP-Bridge connects to the K3 and the other applications 
connect to the virtual ports of LP-Bridge.


Lots of support for LPB available on the LP-Pan Yahoo Group.
Note that there is an LPB2, and that is *not* an update to LP-Bridge.  
LP-Bridge is K3 specific, LPB2 is for support of other transceivers.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/16/2015 1:28 PM, efortner wrote:

Hi,  I have now finished the kits and have the K3s, KPA 500, P3 and KAT 500
antenna tuner. Have all up and running and working fine.

After getting all this hooked up I find myself without a port for computer
control of the K3s with my logging and cluster control.

I don't use HRD. What is the simplest route to get my USB Signal link and
logging programs linked to the radio with my computer?

  


Regards, Earl  K4KAY

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Re: [Elecraft] K2

[Don Wilhelm]

Andy,

Your K2 should have the old encoder, and the KPA100 shield and speaker 
magnet shield should be the latest.
Yes, if you set Channel Hopping on, that would create something similar 
to your observations if you had set memories on 40 meters.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/16/2015 3:21 PM, DL1XAS wrote:

Hello Don,

I have the number K2 6345 and I have also the KPA100 and the 160m module.
I looked at the KPA100SHLDKT , I think I could integrate for the future?
I have been written all the configuration of the settings i had done before,
and then i took the 456..
and all is okay now. The channel hopping may be the problem, but I couldn't
resume it.




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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 and CW

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi Jan, 

Make sure that you do not have the PX3 Utility active while you are trying
to use the PX3 keyboard, or vice verse.  The KX3's CW decode can only be
'fed' to one place.  You will certainly see dropped characters if the
utility is active while using the keyboard. 

73, 

Paul




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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] ALC In DATA A

[Joel Black]

Thanks to all who responded. It sure cleared it up for me. It was explained 
very well.

73,
Joel - W4JBB

> On Oct 16, 2015, at 6:18 AM, Joel Black  wrote:
> 
> I will try to do this as concisely as possible so no rabbit trails are run… 
> I’ll try by stating below are the conditions in question. Despite what you 
> may *think*, there is no reason to talk about anything other than this in 
> this thread.
> 
> I have owned my K3 for several years. In that time, when using data modes in 
> DATA A, I have been told consistently to set ALC so that the fifth bar just 
> flickers. In the past, when I have turned ALC all the way down, I have gotten 
> no output power. This has bitten me more than once.
> 
> I have read other groups / boards where folks are adamant about setting 
> *every* radio so that ALC is zero. My response is to state that the K3 (and 
> KX3) require four bars of ALC with the fifth bar just flickering. I also know 
> there are other radios out there (Icom comes to mind, but I’m not sure) on 
> which you cannot turn ALC to zero. ALC bottoms out and it still shows ALC.
> 
> Last night, such a discussion occurred on another group. I once again stated 
> the K3 ALC settings. Now I’ve had to go back and rescind my comments.
> 
> I just tested and I can turn ALC down so that no ALC shows and I still 
> transmit according to the K3’s RF wattmeter.
> 
> My question is has something changed in the K3’s ALC circuit? If not, have I 
> misunderstood what was said about setting the ALC when using DATA A?
> 
> I use LINE IN / LINE OUT when using DATA A. I always watch the ALC meter and 
> make sure that I have four bars with the fifth bar flickering. In the past, 
> if I set it for lower than that, I wouldn’t get any output. Now (this 
> morning), If I set for *minimum* ALC (no bars, but not zero), I still get 
> output. I do not remember this being the case but I could be wrong.
> 
> Current firmware in the K3 is 5.35.
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> 73,
> Joel - W4JBB

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Re: [Elecraft] K2

[DL1XAS]

Hello Don,

I have the number K2 6345 and I have also the KPA100 and the 160m module.
I looked at the KPA100SHLDKT , I think I could integrate for the future?
I have been written all the configuration of the settings i had done before,
and then i took the 456..
and all is okay now. The channel hopping may be the problem, but I couldn't
resume it.

So thanks for You DON

73 de andy from Hamburg  



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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

[Don Wilhelm]

Ed,

Sorry, but yes that should have been Tony, N3ZN.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/16/2015 12:51 PM, Ed wrote:

Don,   didn't you mean, N3ZN?

Ed   K7AAT


-Original Message-

That worked well for me until I bought a paddle from K3ZN which has more
than enough weight on the base to keep it solid.

Don W3FPR




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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

[George K5KG via Elecraft]

Those rubbery little mats that keep a cell phone from slipping off a 
car's dashboard will keep a keyer paddle from walking around the desk.  
Never tried it with a keyer paddle on a dashboard, however!


73, George, K5KG

On 10/16/2015 12:04 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Adding to the plywood idea, for a really solid "no movement" key, 
drill holes in the plywood that match the feet on the paddles - so the 
paddle feet fit into the holes.
The real key to the solution is to extend the plywood out to the front 
of the paddles so that your hand rests on the plywood.  The paddles 
and your hand will always be in alignment, no matter where the plywood 
and paddle combination is placed on the desk.  Your hand secures the 
plywood and the plywood holds the paddle in place.


That worked well for me until I bought a paddle from K3ZN which has 
more than enough weight on the base to keep it solid.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/16/2015 11:25 AM, Jim Miller wrote:

I found my key moved around a bit much for me but had difficulty finding
something to make it sticky. I finally removed the feet and replaced 
them

with some 5 ply plywood used for model aircraft. You can find it at the
hobby stores and hardware stores. It is 1/4" thick. That provides a 
surface

to which the next layer adheres nicely.




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Re: [Elecraft] new to list with new K3s

[Wes (N7WS)]

LP-Bridge.  But you don't need the Signalink.

On 10/16/2015 10:28 AM, efortner wrote:

Hi,  I have now finished the kits and have the K3s, KPA 500, P3 and KAT 500
antenna tuner. Have all up and running and working fine.

After getting all this hooked up I find myself without a port for computer
control of the K3s with my logging and cluster control.

I don't use HRD. What is the simplest route to get my USB Signal link and
logging programs linked to the radio with my computer?

  


Regards, Earl  K4KAY

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Re: [Elecraft] new to list with new K3s

[efortner]

I have the K3s, KAP 500, P3 and KAT 500 all connected per the manual.
Windows 7 and use Log4OM and DX Cluster, run SSB, CW, Rtty and plan on doing
digital. I have had no success connecting to Log4OM using the usb com port
on the top left of back side of K3s but no problem with downloads from
Elecraft.
Earl, K4KAY

-Original Message-
From: Jerry Moore [mailto:je...@carolinaheli.com] On Behalf Of
ae...@carolinaheli.com
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 1:35 PM
To: 'efortner'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] new to list with new K3s

If I understand what you are saying.
The K3S doesn't require the USB Signal link because it has it build in. The
USB on the back of the K3s supports the audio and computer control. The audo
will show up in audio recording and playback devices, while the CAT control
will show up as a local serial comm port. 

As far as I know the K3 utility from Elecraft supports the datamodes.
Depending on your logging/cluster control software radio integration your
setup may require a comm port bridge like LP-Bridge or such.

Really need to know exactly what you have, what you're running
(applications, windows/mac/linux..etc..), how it's connected, and what the
end result is expected to be.



Jerry Moore
CDXA, INDEXA, SKCC, Fists
AE4PB, K3S - S.N. 010324
http://www.qrz.com/db/AE4PB
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Patriotic.

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
efortner
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 1:28 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] new to list with new K3s

Hi,  I have now finished the kits and have the K3s, KPA 500, P3 and KAT 500
antenna tuner. Have all up and running and working fine.  

After getting all this hooked up I find myself without a port for computer
control of the K3s with my logging and cluster control.

I don't use HRD. What is the simplest route to get my USB Signal link and
logging programs linked to the radio with my computer?

 

Regards, Earl  K4KAY

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Re: [Elecraft] new to list with new K3s

[Walter Underwood]

If you’ve run out of USB ports, get a USB hub. 

wunder
Walter Underwood
wun...@wunderwood.org
http://observer.wunderwood.org/  (my blog)


> On Oct 16, 2015, at 10:34 AM,  
>  wrote:
> 
> If I understand what you are saying.
> The K3S doesn't require the USB Signal link because it has it build in. The
> USB on the back of the K3s supports the audio and computer control. The audo
> will show up in audio recording and playback devices, while the CAT control
> will show up as a local serial comm port. 
> 
> As far as I know the K3 utility from Elecraft supports the datamodes.
> Depending on your logging/cluster control software radio integration your
> setup may require a comm port bridge like LP-Bridge or such.
> 
> Really need to know exactly what you have, what you're running
> (applications, windows/mac/linux..etc..), how it's connected, and what the
> end result is expected to be.
> 
> 
> 
> Jerry Moore
> CDXA, INDEXA, SKCC, Fists
> AE4PB, K3S - S.N. 010324
> http://www.qrz.com/db/AE4PB
> An Amateur is - Considerate, Loyal, Progressive, Friendly, Balanced, and
> Patriotic.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
> efortner
> Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 1:28 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] new to list with new K3s
> 
> Hi,  I have now finished the kits and have the K3s, KPA 500, P3 and KAT 500
> antenna tuner. Have all up and running and working fine.  
> 
> After getting all this hooked up I find myself without a port for computer
> control of the K3s with my logging and cluster control.
> 
> I don't use HRD. What is the simplest route to get my USB Signal link and
> logging programs linked to the radio with my computer?
> 
> 
> 
> Regards, Earl  K4KAY
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 USB Keyboard List

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi David, 

The list you speak of is a document that I am working on right now that
lists the keyboard makes and models that have been tested with the Elecraft
PX3.   This information is coming from customers and myself.   Until I
finish adding keyboards to the list and publishing it on the Elecraft
website, here is a temporary link to my current list: 
px3_keyboard_list_A2.pdf
https://elecraft.egnyte.com/dl/uxe0dNf0F2

73, 

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Re: [Elecraft] new to list with new K3s

[ae4pb]

If I understand what you are saying.
The K3S doesn't require the USB Signal link because it has it build in. The
USB on the back of the K3s supports the audio and computer control. The audo
will show up in audio recording and playback devices, while the CAT control
will show up as a local serial comm port. 

As far as I know the K3 utility from Elecraft supports the datamodes.
Depending on your logging/cluster control software radio integration your
setup may require a comm port bridge like LP-Bridge or such.

Really need to know exactly what you have, what you're running
(applications, windows/mac/linux..etc..), how it's connected, and what the
end result is expected to be.



Jerry Moore
CDXA, INDEXA, SKCC, Fists
AE4PB, K3S - S.N. 010324
http://www.qrz.com/db/AE4PB
An Amateur is - Considerate, Loyal, Progressive, Friendly, Balanced, and
Patriotic.

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
efortner
Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 1:28 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] new to list with new K3s

Hi,  I have now finished the kits and have the K3s, KPA 500, P3 and KAT 500
antenna tuner. Have all up and running and working fine.  

After getting all this hooked up I find myself without a port for computer
control of the K3s with my logging and cluster control.

I don't use HRD. What is the simplest route to get my USB Signal link and
logging programs linked to the radio with my computer?

 

Regards, Earl  K4KAY

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[Elecraft] new to list with new K3s

[efortner]

Hi,  I have now finished the kits and have the K3s, KPA 500, P3 and KAT 500
antenna tuner. Have all up and running and working fine.  

After getting all this hooked up I find myself without a port for computer
control of the K3s with my logging and cluster control.

I don't use HRD. What is the simplest route to get my USB Signal link and
logging programs linked to the radio with my computer?

 

Regards, Earl  K4KAY

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

[Ed via Elecraft]

Don,   didn't you mean, N3ZN?

Ed   K7AAT


-Original Message-

That worked well for me until I bought a paddle from K3ZN which has more
than enough weight on the base to keep it solid.

Don W3FPR

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

[Don Wilhelm]

Adding to the plywood idea, for a really solid "no movement" key, drill 
holes in the plywood that match the feet on the paddles - so the paddle 
feet fit into the holes.
The real key to the solution is to extend the plywood out to the front 
of the paddles so that your hand rests on the plywood.  The paddles and 
your hand will always be in alignment, no matter where the plywood and 
paddle combination is placed on the desk.  Your hand secures the plywood 
and the plywood holds the paddle in place.


That worked well for me until I bought a paddle from K3ZN which has more 
than enough weight on the base to keep it solid.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/16/2015 11:25 AM, Jim Miller wrote:

I found my key moved around a bit much for me but had difficulty finding
something to make it sticky. I finally removed the feet and replaced them
with some 5 ply plywood used for model aircraft. You can find it at the
hobby stores and hardware stores. It is 1/4" thick. That provides a surface
to which the next layer adheres nicely.




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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

[Walter Underwood]

I don’t do CW, butI know that occupational therapists use Dycem non-slip 
material. It comes in thin sheets and thick mats. That stuff is really great.

http://www.rehabmart.com/category/Non-Slip_Plastic.htm 

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=dycem+non-slip
 


wunder
K6WRU
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)

> On Oct 16, 2015, at 7:23 AM, dw  wrote:
> 
> I agree with the others on the moving paddle syndrome. :-]
> Over the years, I've had a number of units with a 3 or 4 lbs base.
> On the light extreme, I had a Schurr warbler that would slide off the
> bench if you breathed on it!
> 
> The heavy ones are less prone to move around, but sometimes it happens.
> I have a Begali Graciella Jr that I might be willing to part with.
> It takes some serious adrenaline to make that baby move.
> 
> I set my paddles up to the closes contact distance as possible without
> false keying.
> For some strange reason, paddle contact noise really irritates me.
> Was using a touch paddle on a 4 pound steel block for a while.
> If you get the chance, check out the Kent paddle.
> The plastic paddles on that unit are heavier than most...gives one a
> really nice tactile sense.
> And it sits on soft rubber feet where many paddles today have small
> plastic tabs glued on which are prone to slipping around.
> I'm using the Begali Simplex Basic with the cover over it these days
> sitting on a non-skid pad.
> 
> May the Force be withyour finger tips!! :-D
> N1BBR
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

[KENT TRIMBLE]

Forced by college dormitory rules against nails in walls, a trip to a 
bookstore more than 50 years ago resulted in the absolute best material 
to keep paddles and keys from sliding on any surface.  Sold originally 
as white silly-putty-type stuff and called "Hold-it," today it goes by a 
variety of names and colors but the product is the same.  It is used to 
stick pictures and other items on walls without leaving marks.  You tear 
off a small hunk, stretch and knead it until the molecules are broken 
and the material is warm, soft, and pliable, and then put a small amount 
on the bottom of each foot or pad.  Even the heaviest fist cannot move a 
paddle thus endowed.  When you want to reposition the paddle, merely 
pick it up and place it where you want.  When it picks up enough dirt 
and lint over time, merely knead and stretch it again, and reapply.  
Makes no difference whether the feet are hard rubber, soft rubber, or 
plastic.  I still have about half what I bought at that bookstore in 
1963, and gave a hunk to a new CW operator just last month.  It is 
easily removed if you eventually sell the paddle.  I use it every 
Saturday morning in the basement of a local restaurant to anchor my 
paddle and Logikey K-5 on the urethane-surfaced dining tables while 
teaching two CW classes, not to mention Field Day, Special Events, merit 
badge courses, and general operating at home.  Great stuff that will 
outlive all of us.


73,

Kent  K9ZTV



On 10/16/2015 10:12 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
A good point, often the feet on a paddle are hard rubber which offers 
little traction to the desk top.  As rubber ages it tends to harden as 
well.   Those with softer rubber feet and keeping those clean to 
prevent dirt and wax buildup are much more prone to stay put.


If you clean your your desk top with a furniture polish, the wax in 
the polish will eventually adhere to the feet and make them less 
effective in holding power.  I use 91% Isopropyl alcohol {found at the 
local pharmacy}  and a soft cloth to clean rubber parts.  All the 
black that rubs off is dead rubber.


If your key or paddle happens to have hard or rigid "plastic" 
feet. replace them with something elsenot plastic. 
Also I find may of the new silicone stick-on pads used to protect 
table tops get slick after a period of time.  Just like vehicle tires, 
softer rubber gets better traction.


73
Bob, K4TAX




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[Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite

[Tom]

Hello,
There is a new release of Win4K3Suite, version 1.770. This release provides the 
ability to assign labels to the radio equalizer buttons as well as several 
internal optimizations.
For those of you who are currently using other radio control software such as 
HRD or DXLabs, Win4K3 interfaces to the logbooks and digital mode software of 
these third party packages using a built in CAT router.  It allows you to 
continue to use logging, spotting, digital modes with your favorite software 
while providing vastly improved radio control.
The radio control features of Win4K3 are comprehensive, right down to changing 
Tech Mode menu items.  It is also possible to export the radio settings to an 
XML file which can be loaded into Microsoft Excel.
The feature list is far to large to list here, but Win4K3Suite allows control 
of the P3 with SVGA (and a hardware video capture board), LPPAN, the KPA500, 
KAT500 and numberous third party hardware and software packages such as HRD, 
DXLabs, N1MM, CWSkimmer (with VFOA to VFOB mapping).

Win4K3Suite is also now confirmed to operate with RemoteRig.  In addition, the 
Epiphan USB VGA capture board has been confirmed to work with the P3 – SVGA on 
a MacBook running VMWare.

You can see the software in operation here 
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Win4K3Suite although this is an 
older version of the software (new video in progress).
You can also download a free 30 day trial at VA2FSQ.COM.  If you have already 
tried this in the past and would like an additional trial please contact me off 
list.
73 Tom

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

[Jim Miller]

I found my key moved around a bit much for me but had difficulty finding
something to make it sticky. I finally removed the feet and replaced them
with some 5 ply plywood used for model aircraft. You can find it at the
hobby stores and hardware stores. It is 1/4" thick. That provides a surface
to which the next layer adheres nicely.

I then applied a thin layer of ordinary GE RTV silicone to the bottom of
those plywood feet with a credit card as a squeegee and sat the key on a
sheet of wax paper to make sure it sat flat. After letting it sit like that
for several hours I turned the key upside down and removed the wax paper to
make sure the whole surface had a chance to cure.

The result is my key is now nicely "sticky" and good for my use. I'm a
squeezer not a slapper.

YMMV

jim ab3cv

On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 11:16 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR 
wrote:

> FWIW,I use Lok-Tite Fun-Tak mounting putty from Home Depot.  Ir holds very
> well, but when peeled off my wood desk, it comes off cleanly and can be
> repositioned and reused.
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
> Download the new N1MM Logger+ at
> . Check
> out the Reverse Beacon Network at
> , now
> spotting RTTY activity worldwide.
> For spots, please use your favorite
> "retail" DX cluster.
>
> On 10/16/2015 10:23 AM, dw wrote:
>
>> I agree with the others on the moving paddle syndrome. :-]
>> Over the years, I've had a number of units with a 3 or 4 lbs base.
>> On the light extreme, I had a Schurr warbler that would slide off the
>> bench if you breathed on it!
>>
>> The heavy ones are less prone to move around, but sometimes it happens.
>> I have a Begali Graciella Jr that I might be willing to part with.
>> It takes some serious adrenaline to make that baby move.
>>
>> I set my paddles up to the closes contact distance as possible without
>> false keying.
>> For some strange reason, paddle contact noise really irritates me.
>> Was using a touch paddle on a 4 pound steel block for a while.
>> If you get the chance, check out the Kent paddle.
>> The plastic paddles on that unit are heavier than most...gives one a
>> really nice tactile sense.
>> And it sits on soft rubber feet where many paddles today have small
>> plastic tabs glued on which are prone to slipping around.
>> I'm using the Begali Simplex Basic with the cover over it these days
>> sitting on a non-skid pad.
>>
>> May the Force be withyour finger tips!! :-D
>> N1BBR
>>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

FWIW,I use Lok-Tite Fun-Tak mounting putty from Home Depot.  Ir holds 
very well, but when peeled off my wood desk, it comes off cleanly and 
can be repositioned and reused.


73, Pete N4ZR
Download the new N1MM Logger+ at
. Check
out the Reverse Beacon Network at
, now
spotting RTTY activity worldwide.
For spots, please use your favorite
"retail" DX cluster.

On 10/16/2015 10:23 AM, dw wrote:

I agree with the others on the moving paddle syndrome. :-]
Over the years, I've had a number of units with a 3 or 4 lbs base.
On the light extreme, I had a Schurr warbler that would slide off the
bench if you breathed on it!

The heavy ones are less prone to move around, but sometimes it happens.
I have a Begali Graciella Jr that I might be willing to part with.
It takes some serious adrenaline to make that baby move.

I set my paddles up to the closes contact distance as possible without
false keying.
For some strange reason, paddle contact noise really irritates me.
Was using a touch paddle on a 4 pound steel block for a while.
If you get the chance, check out the Kent paddle.
The plastic paddles on that unit are heavier than most...gives one a
really nice tactile sense.
And it sits on soft rubber feet where many paddles today have small
plastic tabs glued on which are prone to slipping around.
I'm using the Begali Simplex Basic with the cover over it these days
sitting on a non-skid pad.

May the Force be withyour finger tips!! :-D
N1BBR


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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

A good point, often the feet on a paddle are hard rubber which offers 
little traction to the desk top.  As rubber ages it tends to harden as 
well.   Those with softer rubber feet and keeping those clean to prevent 
dirt and wax buildup are much more prone to stay put.


If you clean your your desk top with a furniture polish, the wax in the 
polish will eventually adhere to the feet and make them less effective 
in holding power.  I use 91% Isopropyl alcohol {found at the local 
pharmacy}  and a soft cloth to clean rubber parts.  All the black that 
rubs off is dead rubber.


If your key or paddle happens to have hard or rigid "plastic" 
feet. replace them with something elsenot plastic. Also 
I find may of the new silicone stick-on pads used to protect table tops 
get slick after a period of time.  Just like vehicle tires, softer 
rubber gets better traction.


73
Bob, K4TAX
 


On 10/16/2015 9:23 AM, dw wrote:

And it sits on soft rubber feet where many paddles today have small
plastic tabs glued on which are prone to slipping around.



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[Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key Serial # 57

[dw]

I agree with the others on the moving paddle syndrome. :-]
Over the years, I've had a number of units with a 3 or 4 lbs base.
On the light extreme, I had a Schurr warbler that would slide off the
bench if you breathed on it!

The heavy ones are less prone to move around, but sometimes it happens.
I have a Begali Graciella Jr that I might be willing to part with.
It takes some serious adrenaline to make that baby move.

I set my paddles up to the closes contact distance as possible without
false keying.
For some strange reason, paddle contact noise really irritates me.
Was using a touch paddle on a 4 pound steel block for a while.
If you get the chance, check out the Kent paddle.
The plastic paddles on that unit are heavier than most...gives one a
really nice tactile sense.
And it sits on soft rubber feet where many paddles today have small
plastic tabs glued on which are prone to slipping around.
I'm using the Begali Simplex Basic with the cover over it these days
sitting on a non-skid pad.

May the Force be withyour finger tips!! :-D
N1BBR
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Re: [Elecraft] Apple archive question

[Michael Blake]

Don, thank you of the answer.  Makes sense!

Looks like i need to watch my automatic spell checker too:)

NABBLE 

73 - Mike - K9JRI




> On Oct 16, 2015, at 9:33 AM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> Mike,
> 
> If you chose to have individual emails sent, you will receive those posts 
> with your email client.
> Make a folder below your Inbox and create a filter that places emails with 
> "[Elecraft]" into that folder.  That way those posts will not clutter your 
> Inbox and you can refer to them at any time you choose.
> 
> Some folks prefer to see the posts in a threaded format (I do not) and will 
> prefer Nabble.  Even though my email client (Thunderbird) can show posts in a 
> threaded manner, I prefer to simply have them listed by date and time.  In 
> other words, it is all up to you.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 10/16/2015 9:25 AM, Michael Blake wrote:
>> Thanks to those of you that helped point me in the correct direction to get 
>> on the Elecraft QTH.NET reflector and the archive.
>> 
>> The requirement for the Napple archive continues to confuse me though.  Is 
>> it necessary to look at the Napple archive for posts that are fairly current?
>> 
>> 73 - Mike - K9JRI
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Apple archive question

[Don Wilhelm]

Mike,

If you chose to have individual emails sent, you will receive those 
posts with your email client.
Make a folder below your Inbox and create a filter that places emails 
with "[Elecraft]" into that folder.  That way those posts will not 
clutter your Inbox and you can refer to them at any time you choose.


Some folks prefer to see the posts in a threaded format (I do not) and 
will prefer Nabble.  Even though my email client (Thunderbird) can show 
posts in a threaded manner, I prefer to simply have them listed by date 
and time.  In other words, it is all up to you.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/16/2015 9:25 AM, Michael Blake wrote:

Thanks to those of you that helped point me in the correct direction to get on 
the Elecraft QTH.NET reflector and the archive.

The requirement for the Napple archive continues to confuse me though.  Is it 
necessary to look at the Napple archive for posts that are fairly current?

73 - Mike - K9JRI




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[Elecraft] Apple archive question

[Michael Blake]

Thanks to those of you that helped point me in the correct direction to get on 
the Elecraft QTH.NET reflector and the archive.

The requirement for the Napple archive continues to confuse me though.  Is it 
necessary to look at the Napple archive for posts that are fairly current?

73 - Mike - K9JRI




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[Elecraft] PX3 and CW

[Jan]

It's fun using the CW with the KX3 and the PX3  via the KX3 Utility
but since the recent PX3 firmware upgrade  there appears to be
an /*upper limit*/ to "good decoding"  ~ like at above 30 wpm  ~
Has anyone else noticed this?   I don't recall this being an issue
before I updated the firmware.  It is present with a direct keyboard
to the PX3 also . . .  {I use an older Dell L100 keyboard for that}
Cheers, Jan K1ND
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Re: [Elecraft] K2

[Don Wilhelm]

Andy,

Is this a K2 with the new VFO encoder?  In other words, does the encoder 
have a board attached to it?
If so, your problem is that the encoder board is touching the leads of 
the Control Board behind it.  Flush trim the encoder board and the area 
of the Control Board behind it.  I mean really *flush* trimming the 
leads, there is no extra space.
You might even put some insulating material (fiche paper) between the 
encoder and control board.


The only menu entry dealing with 40 meter VFO operation is the secondary 
menu D19 entry.  That should be set to "N" if the K60XV option is *not* 
installed (nor the Rework Eliminator wiring for the K60XV) - if that 
option *is* installed, set D19 = Y.


If you have the older encoder and the D19 menu setting is correct and 
the problem is only on 40 meters, do you have the KPA100?  If so, does 
it have the speaker magnet shield?  An unshielded speaker magnet in the 
KPA100 can interfere with the operation of relays K13, K14, and K15 in 
the base K2.  Remove the KPA100 and see if the base K2 behaves 
correctly.  You may need to upgrade the KPA100 shield with KPA100SHLDKT.


73,
Don W3FPR


On 10/16/2015 2:44 AM, DL1XAS wrote:

Hello, I think have a programming problem with my K2.Only one band(40m) I
could not change the VFO knob on the band.But if i change the knob slowly I
see that we change two frequencies on this band.Sorry I don't know which
change I did, how can I change this programming in the menue?thank you for
your help73 de andy dl1xas




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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] ALC In DATA A

[Don Wilhelm]

Joel,

The 4 bars solid with the 5th flickering still is the proper way to set 
the audio drive to the K3.
Actually that is the "no ALC" point for the K3.  The 1st 4 bars of the 
ALC meter are similar to a "VU meter" to allow you to properly adjust 
the audio drive.  Failure to provide sufficient audio drive will cause 
the K3 to "power hunt" and the power output will not be stable.

Set the audio correctly and control the power with the power knob.
The onset of ALC is indicated by the 5th bar on the meter, so 4 bars is 
still "zero ALC".


Yes, that is different than most other transceivers and the internet 
'wisdom' which typically says to set the power to maximum and control 
the actual power output by adjusting the audio level.
The K3 controls power differently than most other transceivers.  It will 
attempt to increase the RF drive to try to develop the power requested 
by the power knob.  If there is not sufficient audio, that cannot be 
obtained and the power will not be steady.


So there was no need to rescind your statement - the proper statement is 
that the K3 is different than most others.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/16/2015 7:18 AM, Joel Black wrote:

I will try to do this as concisely as possible so no rabbit trails are run… 
I’ll try by stating below are the conditions in question. Despite what you may 
*think*, there is no reason to talk about anything other than this in this 
thread.

I have owned my K3 for several years. In that time, when using data modes in 
DATA A, I have been told consistently to set ALC so that the fifth bar just 
flickers. In the past, when I have turned ALC all the way down, I have gotten 
no output power. This has bitten me more than once.

I have read other groups / boards where folks are adamant about setting *every* 
radio so that ALC is zero. My response is to state that the K3 (and KX3) 
require four bars of ALC with the fifth bar just flickering. I also know there 
are other radios out there (Icom comes to mind, but I’m not sure) on which you 
cannot turn ALC to zero. ALC bottoms out and it still shows ALC.

Last night, such a discussion occurred on another group. I once again stated 
the K3 ALC settings. Now I’ve had to go back and rescind my comments.




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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] ALC In DATA A

[Lyle Johnson]

Hello Joel!

In the K3, the first 5 bars of the "ALC" bargraph indicator are just 
audio level.  Traditional ALC - reducing drive to to transmit strip to 
control power level - does not occur until somewhere between the 5th and 
6th bar.  So the directions to have 4-5 bars of ALC just means that the 
audio drive level to the DSP is at the correct level for the transmit 
power control loop to work properly without introducing distortion from 
the audio leveling control logic.


Underdrive it and you'll likely get creeping power levels as the MCU in 
the K3 attempts to control peak power by adjusting the RF drive level in 
the transmit path.  Overdrive it and you may get some amount of 
distortion from the transmit audio gain control loop within the DSP code.


The DSP code in the K3 that monitors, limits and reports audio drive 
levels has not changed in years.


On 10/16/15 4:18 AM, Joel Black wrote:

...I have owned my K3 for several years. In that time, when using data modes in 
DATA A, I have been told consistently to set ALC so that the fifth bar just 
flickers...

I have read other groups / boards where folks are adamant about setting *every* 
radio so that ALC is zero.


With the 5th bar flickering the "ALC" in the K3 *IS* zero in the sense 
they are being so insistent about.  ALC in the traditional sense does 
not being until the 6th bar comes on.



73,

Lyle KK7P
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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 USB Keyboard List

[Peter Eijlander (PA0PJE)]

David,

Paul, N6HZ gave a direct link to the beta software on the reflector in 
his mail with the subject: [Elecraft] PX3 firmware 1.35 BETA available, 
USB keyboard on 2015-10-13 22:40.


http://www.elecraft.com/PX3/px3_beta_release_instructions.htm

On this particular page a link is shown to a directory on the server 
that contains the zipped data:


ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/PX3/firmware/beta/

Of course you can use the "Parent directory" to access any previously 
saved data there, not limited to the PX3 but to all available files 
concerned to Elecraft products.

ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/

73,
Peter - PA0PJE

Op 2015-10-16 12:48 schreef David G4DMP:

The 'list' refers to a list of proposed updates to the firmware which
Wayne has when he makes changes to the firmware, usually distributed
initially as beta.  There are 'lists' for the K3, KX3, etc, but they are
never available for us to see, hence there is no link.

73 de David G4DMP

In a recent message, David Bondy G4NRT  writes

I keep seeing references to keyboards being added to “the list,” I have
seen reference to “PX3_Keyboard_QuickStart.pdf”



Where are these lists and documents?  I cannot find them! I have
searched and looked on this reflector and on the Yahoo group. I have
also used the search on the Elecraft site!


I am going to buy a keyboard for use on my PX3 but I want to make sure
it will work.

Someone help me out here and give me a link to “the list.”  I know it is
only Beta firmware but it seems that loads of folks have installed it.


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[Elecraft] [K3] ALC In DATA A

[Joel Black]

I will try to do this as concisely as possible so no rabbit trails are run… 
I’ll try by stating below are the conditions in question. Despite what you may 
*think*, there is no reason to talk about anything other than this in this 
thread.

I have owned my K3 for several years. In that time, when using data modes in 
DATA A, I have been told consistently to set ALC so that the fifth bar just 
flickers. In the past, when I have turned ALC all the way down, I have gotten 
no output power. This has bitten me more than once.

I have read other groups / boards where folks are adamant about setting *every* 
radio so that ALC is zero. My response is to state that the K3 (and KX3) 
require four bars of ALC with the fifth bar just flickering. I also know there 
are other radios out there (Icom comes to mind, but I’m not sure) on which you 
cannot turn ALC to zero. ALC bottoms out and it still shows ALC.

Last night, such a discussion occurred on another group. I once again stated 
the K3 ALC settings. Now I’ve had to go back and rescind my comments.

I just tested and I can turn ALC down so that no ALC shows and I still transmit 
according to the K3’s RF wattmeter.

My question is has something changed in the K3’s ALC circuit? If not, have I 
misunderstood what was said about setting the ALC when using DATA A?

I use LINE IN / LINE OUT when using DATA A. I always watch the ALC meter and 
make sure that I have four bars with the fifth bar flickering. In the past, if 
I set it for lower than that, I wouldn’t get any output. Now (this morning), If 
I set for *minimum* ALC (no bars, but not zero), I still get output. I do not 
remember this being the case but I could be wrong.

Current firmware in the K3 is 5.35.

Thank you.

73,
Joel - W4JBB
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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 USB Keyboard List

[David G4DMP]

The 'list' refers to a list of proposed updates to the firmware which
Wayne has when he makes changes to the firmware, usually distributed
initially as beta.  There are 'lists' for the K3, KX3, etc, but they are
never available for us to see, hence there is no link.

73 de David G4DMP

In a recent message, David Bondy G4NRT  writes
>I keep seeing references to keyboards being added to “the list,” I have
>seen reference to “PX3_Keyboard_QuickStart.pdf”

>Where are these lists and documents?  I cannot find them! I have
>searched and looked on this reflector and on the Yahoo group. I have
>also used the search on the Elecraft site!

I am going to buy a keyboard for use on my PX3 but I want to make sure
it will work.

Someone help me out here and give me a link to “the list.”  I know it is
only Beta firmware but it seems that loads of folks have installed it.

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[Elecraft] PX3 USB Keyboard List

[David Bondy G4NRT]

I keep seeing references to keyboards being added to “the list,” I have seen 
reference to “PX3_Keyboard_QuickStart.pdf”

Where are these lists and documents?  I cannot find them! I have searched and 
looked on this reflector and on the Yahoo group. I have also used the search on 
the Elecraft site!

I am going to buy a keyboard for use on my PX3 but I want to make sure it will 
work.

Someone help me out here and give me a link to “the list.”  I know it is only 
Beta firmware but it seems that loads of folks have installed it.

Thanks in advance!

David G4NRT




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