Re: [Elecraft] K3s AFSK frequencies

[Dave Hachadorian]

If you are using AFSK, it's best to stick with the standard 2125 
frequency, so the second harmonic is outside the 2.7 Khz audio 
passband.  With FSK, you can go lower.  My ears like the sound of 
915 Hz.




-Original Message- 
From: Mike Dodd

Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 8:03 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3s AFSK frequencies

Hello to the group. I just put my new K3s/100 into service, and 
have a
question about the Mark frequency to use with AFSK. Before the 
K3s, I
used a SignaLink with my KX3 and MMTTY. With that setup, I set 
MMTTY to

use 915 Hz for the Mark frequency, and everything worked fine.

Fiddling with the K3s and its internal USB sound card (I love 
that!), I
can select various higher Mark frequencies using the PITCH 
button, and

set MMTTY accordingly, and the K3 still decodes the RTTY.

So my question is, what is the "standard" or common Mark 
frequency to
use for AFSK on the K3? Or is it a matter of personal 
preference -- 
which sounds better to my ears when tuning RTTY signals?


Also, what bandwidth is commonly used for 170 Hz-shift RTTY? I 
stocked
this K3s with four 8-pole filters, including 400 Hz and 250 Hz. 
The 250
Hz filter works with RTTY, but the MMTTY X-Y scope pattern looks 
like I
might be pushing things with that narrow a filter. the 400 Hz 
filter

looks better.

But David (I think) at Elecraft told me when I made my list of 
filters
that I'd be using 2.1 kHz or 2.8 kHz for RTTY. That doesn't make 
a lot
of sense to me if QRM is present. OTOH, MMTTY is decoding 
specific

tones, so maybe filter width doesn't make much difference.

What do the experts say?

Thanks for any information.

--
73, Mike N4CF
Louisa County, VA USA
Elecraft K3s/100
Carolina Windom up 45'
http://n4cf.mdodd.com
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Carrying Case

[Grant Youngman]

Rose Kopp makes an excellent storage and travel bag for the KX3 in a couple of 
different versions. Link is on the Elecraft website.

I have one made to hold the KX3, PX3, and KXPA100. I don't have the amp, so I 
use that compartment for my A123 battery, charger, a small power supply, and 
misc accessories.  A compact keyboard also fits nicely inside the top, and two 
side pockets hold the mic, cables, and other junk I haul around. 

It's a soft bag, so you can't reasonably stand on it, drop it off a cliff and 
expect it to survive, or fly with it as checked baggage etc., but at least it 
doesn't weigh more than what's inside it. 

Grant NQ5T

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> On Apr 12, 2016, at 10:02 PM, W1PDI via Elecraft  
> wrote:
> 
> Any recommendations on a carry case for a KX3 that would have space for 
> accessories i.e. Connectors, mic etc.. Also to serve as a storage case when 
> the KX3 isn't in use.
> 
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3s AFSK frequencies

[Dave Hachadorian]

Current thinking is to use a fairly wide filter for RTTY.  The 
software filters that are applied in the sound card are much 
narrower, about 50 Hz wide.  Lately I've been using the 2.7 KHz 
roofing filter, with DSP bandwidth set to about 600 Hz.



Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ




-Original Message- 
From: Mike Dodd

Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 8:03 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3s AFSK frequencies

Hello to the group. I just put my new K3s/100 into service, and 
have a
question about the Mark frequency to use with AFSK. Before the 
K3s, I
used a SignaLink with my KX3 and MMTTY. With that setup, I set 
MMTTY to

use 915 Hz for the Mark frequency, and everything worked fine.

Fiddling with the K3s and its internal USB sound card (I love 
that!), I
can select various higher Mark frequencies using the PITCH 
button, and

set MMTTY accordingly, and the K3 still decodes the RTTY.

So my question is, what is the "standard" or common Mark 
frequency to
use for AFSK on the K3? Or is it a matter of personal 
preference -- 
which sounds better to my ears when tuning RTTY signals?


Also, what bandwidth is commonly used for 170 Hz-shift RTTY? I 
stocked
this K3s with four 8-pole filters, including 400 Hz and 250 Hz. 
The 250
Hz filter works with RTTY, but the MMTTY X-Y scope pattern looks 
like I
might be pushing things with that narrow a filter. the 400 Hz 
filter

looks better.

But David (I think) at Elecraft told me when I made my list of 
filters
that I'd be using 2.1 kHz or 2.8 kHz for RTTY. That doesn't make 
a lot
of sense to me if QRM is present. OTOH, MMTTY is decoding 
specific

tones, so maybe filter width doesn't make much difference.

What do the experts say?

Thanks for any information.

--
73, Mike N4CF
Louisa County, VA USA
Elecraft K3s/100
Carolina Windom up 45'
http://n4cf.mdodd.com
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Carrying Case

[a45wg]

I use a Pelican box - the same type I keep my Dive Computers in. It is fully 
waterproof - has a pressure equalisation plug - and built to last. Not the 
cheapest option - but one I feel comfortable with.

Regards

   Tim
> On 13 Apr 2016, at 07:02, W1PDI via Elecraft  wrote:
> 
> Any recommendations on a carry case for a KX3 that would have space for 
> accessories i.e. Connectors, mic etc.. Also to serve as a storage case when 
> the KX3 isn't in use.
> 
> Thanks,
> Tom
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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[Drew AF2Z]

Seems like a nice blend of physical controls and screen controls. But 
until such a rig is possible for under $3k I'll be running the 'old' K3.


I like the onboard p/s also; haven't had one of those since the TenTec 
Century 21, hehe...


73,
Drew
AF2Z




On 04/12/16 17:07, Chortek Bob via Elecraft wrote:

I have no insight but I'd be very surprised to see a K4 soon given the very 
recent introduction of the K3S.
Bob AA6VB




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[Elecraft] K3s AFSK frequencies

[Mike Dodd]

Hello to the group. I just put my new K3s/100 into service, and have a 
question about the Mark frequency to use with AFSK. Before the K3s, I 
used a SignaLink with my KX3 and MMTTY. With that setup, I set MMTTY to 
use 915 Hz for the Mark frequency, and everything worked fine.


Fiddling with the K3s and its internal USB sound card (I love that!), I 
can select various higher Mark frequencies using the PITCH button, and 
set MMTTY accordingly, and the K3 still decodes the RTTY.


So my question is, what is the "standard" or common Mark frequency to 
use for AFSK on the K3? Or is it a matter of personal preference -- 
which sounds better to my ears when tuning RTTY signals?


Also, what bandwidth is commonly used for 170 Hz-shift RTTY? I stocked 
this K3s with four 8-pole filters, including 400 Hz and 250 Hz. The 250 
Hz filter works with RTTY, but the MMTTY X-Y scope pattern looks like I 
might be pushing things with that narrow a filter. the 400 Hz filter 
looks better.


But David (I think) at Elecraft told me when I made my list of filters 
that I'd be using 2.1 kHz or 2.8 kHz for RTTY. That doesn't make a lot 
of sense to me if QRM is present. OTOH, MMTTY is decoding specific 
tones, so maybe filter width doesn't make much difference.


What do the experts say?

Thanks for any information.

--
73, Mike N4CF
Louisa County, VA USA
Elecraft K3s/100
Carolina Windom up 45'
http://n4cf.mdodd.com
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[Elecraft] KX3 Carrying Case

[W1PDI via Elecraft]

Any recommendations on a carry case for a KX3 that would have space for 
accessories i.e. Connectors, mic etc.. Also to serve as a storage case when the 
KX3 isn't in use.

Thanks,
Tom

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Re: [Elecraft] Audio direct

[Rose]

I took it that the poster was saying that a direct (via wire) connection
between the radio being demo'ed and the recorder would avoid room echo,
background noise, etc.

73

K0PP
On Apr 12, 2016 17:58,  wrote:


On Tue, 12 Apr 2016 16:17:34 -0700 Dave Cole  writes:
> What's audio direct?
> --
> 73's, and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z)
apparently sounds good

Bob K3DJC

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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[riese-k3djc]

On Tue, 12 Apr 2016 16:17:34 -0700 Dave Cole  writes:
> What's audio direct?
> -- 
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> Dave (NK7Z)
apparently sounds good

Bob K3DJC

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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[Dave Cole]

What's audio direct?
-- 
73's, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)

For software/hardware reviews see:
http://www.nk7z.net

For MixW support see:
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info

For SSTV help see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info


On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 22:28 +, Al Lorona wrote:
> I must rant: Good video quality... typically LOUSY audio quality. The
> internet is filled with videos of rigs where the rig's cheap internal
> speaker is being picked up by a camera mic several feet away in an
> echoey room. Haven't any of these poor guys ever heard of audio
> direct?
> 
> Al W6LX
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[Elecraft] FS: Mint K3/100-F with option package

[dlrwild1]

For Sale: Mint Elecraft K3/100-F [SN 4669] by original owner from a non-smoking 
ham shack always covered, flawless in every way, includes original manual and 
excellent copy of manual, original DC power cable plus brand new DC power cable 
sealed in bag, USB 2.0 Serial DB9 RS-232 (6 ft.) cable sealed in box, brand new 
extra VFO B knob, Yamaha CM-500 headset with all accessories included, dust 
cover by Rose with Elecraft K3 logo, Elecraft K3 and KX-3 buttons from Dayton, 
Allen wrench from Elecraft.

K3/100-F configuration and options installed: KAT3-F, KXV3A, KFL3-2.8K, 
KFL3A-400Hz, KFL3A-1.8K with original firmware updates. Newer firmware 
available through Elecraft Web page.

ASKING: $2400 with shipping and insurance in CONUS via UPS ground

Also available for sale:  THP HL-1.5KFX amp/ALC cable for K3 to THP amp sold by 
Array Solutions. ASKING: $40 with S/H for this cable assembly via USPS Priority 
Mail. Makes hook-up to THP amp flawless and easy.

Contact Bob, K3SRO at dlrwi...@verizon.net

No trades or swaps. Photos sent upon request. Postal USPS Money orders, 
certified bank check, no checks or PayPal. No overseas sales.

Reason for sale is that I already have an IC-7800 and I would like to try 
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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[Al Lorona]

I must rant: Good video quality... typically LOUSY audio quality. The internet 
is filled with videos of rigs where the rig's cheap internal speaker is being 
picked up by a camera mic several feet away in an echoey room. Haven't any of 
these poor guys ever heard of audio direct?

Al W6LX
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

While Don's advice is perfect for small components (DIPs, resistor,
capacitors, etc.) large parts like relays can be problematical to cut into
bits, although it can be done. 

For those parts I prefer a solder sucker (or wick with added flux - dipping
the wick in liquid flux just before use does wonders for its action, even
with so-called pre-coated solder wick) to remove solder from the hole, then
grip the pin from side of the board opposite the part and wiggle it. The
thin film of solder easily breaks free without damaging anything and the
part can be lifted out. 

73, Ron AC7AC

-Original Message-
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lstavenhagen
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 12:12 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!

Ah yes, thanks for that reminder. If it comes to that, is there a good way
to smush a latching relay body without dangerously ripping the pins out of
the board? I worry that crushing it with say a pair of pliers could stress
the through-holes in the board. Or is it just not that strong?

Thanks,
LS
W5QD 



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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[Chortek Bob via Elecraft]

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#715FFA solid !important;  padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white 
!important; }  I have no insight but I'd be very surprised to see a K4 soon 
given the very recent introduction of the K3S.
Bob AA6VB


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On Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 12:41 PM, Clay Autery  wrote:

This year?

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On 4/12/2016 10:06 AM, David Pratt wrote:
> You will have to wait until the Dayton hamvention to find out.
>
> 73 de David G4DMP
>
> On Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:49:31 -0400
> Dan Atchison via Elecraft  wrote:
>
>> The MB1 Transceiver
>>
>> http://sunsdr.eu/product/mb1/
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!

[James Bennett]

Since I no longer have a K2, I’m only taking a WAG here, but would this not be 
a good candidate for Chip Quick? I used it to pull an SMD IC off a board a few 
weeks ago and it absolutely works great….

73, Jim / W6JHB


> On   Tuesday, Apr 12, 2016, at  Tuesday, 1:24 PM, Dale Putnam 
>  wrote:
> 
> I've had good luck removing that relay with a hot air smd rework station.. 
> one must be aware of how much air.. and what temp.. but heat applied to the 
> other side of the board, just enough to flow the solder.. on one pin at a 
> time.. to lift the relay a smidge.. then move to the next pin.. .. OR enough 
> heat to simply lift the relay.. either way works.. 
> and relay removal by pieces works too. 
> 
> Have a great day,
> --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy
> 
> 
> 
> From: Elecraft  on behalf of Don Wilhelm 
> 
> Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 1:49 PM
> To: lstavenhagen; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!
> 
> LS,
> 
> I would try pliers first, but watch the process as you apply pressure.
> It may assist if you damage the case more with your soldering iron (melt
> more of the plastic) until you can get an Exacto knife edge into it to
> help with the process.
> As I said, use any tool that works - just be careful not to damage other
> nearby components.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 4/12/2016 3:11 PM, lstavenhagen wrote:
>> Ah yes, thanks for that reminder. If it comes to that, is there a good way to
>> smush a latching relay body without dangerously ripping the pins out of the
>> board? I worry that crushing it with say a pair of pliers could stress the
>> through-holes in the board. Or is it just not that strong?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> LS
>> W5QD
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!

[lstavenhagen]

Yes, I spent a lot of good quality time with the encoder installation and it
came out fine in the end. To be honest, all these "problems" have nothing to
do with the kit - it's more I've made more mistakes with this one than my
first K2 build. 

On the other hand, the mistakes I have made have been the most instructive.
When I've messed something up or something didn't look right (like a
possibly bridge solder connection), I'd simply stop and go study the
schematic. I'd spend some time there, then go google "PLL synthesizer" or
"contact debouncing" or "why do relay coils have diodes across them". Then
come back to the schematic and see how Wayne and Eric did it. and so forth. 

So my screwups have actually really helped me learn all the stuff I should
have actually learned when I took my Extra hi hi.

And chances are, with these messups, I'm probably going to learn something
else in addition. I hope the rig works at the end too, that would really be
gravy!

73,
LS
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[Elecraft] KXV3 -- Xverter PWA

[Ken Roberson via Elecraft]

Thanks everyone , I now am now the proud owner of a KXV3A PWA.

73 Ken K5DNL/WG2XXM
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!

[Dale Putnam]

I've had good luck removing that relay with a hot air smd rework station.. one 
must be aware of how much air.. and what temp.. but heat applied to the other 
side of the board, just enough to flow the solder.. on one pin at a time.. to 
lift the relay a smidge.. then move to the next pin.. .. OR enough heat to 
simply lift the relay.. either way works.. 
and relay removal by pieces works too. 

Have a great day,
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From: Elecraft  on behalf of Don Wilhelm 

Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 1:49 PM
To: lstavenhagen; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!

LS,

I would try pliers first, but watch the process as you apply pressure.
It may assist if you damage the case more with your soldering iron (melt
more of the plastic) until you can get an Exacto knife edge into it to
help with the process.
As I said, use any tool that works - just be careful not to damage other
nearby components.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/12/2016 3:11 PM, lstavenhagen wrote:
> Ah yes, thanks for that reminder. If it comes to that, is there a good way to
> smush a latching relay body without dangerously ripping the pins out of the
> board? I worry that crushing it with say a pair of pliers could stress the
> through-holes in the board. Or is it just not that strong?
>
> Thanks,
> LS
> W5QD
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!

[lstavenhagen]

Hi Don,
I was actually thinking just that - just use my soldering iron and finish
the job I originally started on it lol! I'm lucky that it's one of the
relays in the lowpass filter and not the 40 meter filter, so there are no
components around it of any real note yet
That may be exactly what I do with it, in fact.

Thanks,
LS
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[Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!

[Dauer, Edward]

I’ll second all of that.  In the middle stages of the K1 build last week 
C22, the smallest capacitor in the inventory, escaped from the parts bin - 
presumably to avoid being soldered - disappearing into a carpet the nap of 
which is several multiples of the cap’s full girth. (Your D36 may have 
done the same.)  Richard Trebbien had another one in my hands within 72 
hours.  Kudos indeed!

Ted, KN1CBR

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>Message: 12
>Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 07:54:46 -0700 (MST)
>From: lstavenhagen 
>To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!
>Message-ID: <1460472886637-7616239.p...@n2.nabble.com>
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>Well, more kudos to Elecraft support are in order, so just want to give
>credit where exceptional credit is due. My second K2 build is going 
>nowhere
>as smoothly as my first one: I somehow managed to lose D36, the SMT PIN
>diode and didn't discover that it was actually gone from my table until I
>got to that installation step. Prior to that, though, I managed to burn a
>pretty decent corner off one of the latching relays on the board. So I get
>to practice my difficult-to-remove-part removal skills to replace it!
>
>All this of course, a warning to everyone to not ever "press on" with a
>build when one is tired. That's how I managed to burn the corner off the
>relay while soldering in another component on the board, I just wasn't
>paying attention to where the iron was going!
>
>As for D36, I must have flicked it off the table at some point in the past
>and where she went, nobody knows.
>
>Despite all that, I'm still having a wonderful time with this build and 
>have
>learnt more in the process than I think I ever did on any other project 
>I've
>done.
>
>So I emailed pa...@elecraft.com with my tail between my legs this weekend 
>-
>I think they all know me there now LOL - and they sent me replacements
>yesterday, pretty much taking care of it right as they opened for 
>business.
>So I should have the replacement parts in hand on Thurs.  Can't get better
>service than that!
>
>Only a couple more parts and the receiver will be finished. If I made any
>goofs so far, well, I suppose I'll find out soon enough.
>
>Tnx to Elecraft and 73
>LS
>W5QD
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!

[Jim Allen]

Whatever you do, be careful with that rotary encoder.  I just had to have Don 
replace the one in my K2.  Those are $125 each, probably the most expensive 
part in the entire radio!  Don't lose it!!

73 de W6OGC Jim Allen 

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!

[Don Wilhelm]

LS,

I would try pliers first, but watch the process as you apply pressure.  
It may assist if you damage the case more with your soldering iron (melt 
more of the plastic) until you can get an Exacto knife edge into it to 
help with the process.
As I said, use any tool that works - just be careful not to damage other 
nearby components.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/12/2016 3:11 PM, lstavenhagen wrote:

Ah yes, thanks for that reminder. If it comes to that, is there a good way to
smush a latching relay body without dangerously ripping the pins out of the
board? I worry that crushing it with say a pair of pliers could stress the
through-holes in the board. Or is it just not that strong?

Thanks,
LS
W5QD



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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[Clay Autery]

I like the way it works now...  lets me know how far I've moved it...
especially with different spans on different bands...

Course, I mostly use the markers to jump from signal to signal right now...

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On 4/12/2016 11:27 AM, Bob Novas wrote:
> you're gonna make me turn it on, aren't you.  Fix-Track mode, where the 
> spectrum moves when you tune the radio. The waterfall that's already fell 
> stays where it is and the new waterfall line moves with the spectrum. I think 
> it'd be better If the whole waterfall moved with the spectrum.  Bob W3DK
>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave
>> Cole
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 12:17 PM
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?
>>
>> On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
>> I think that's an
>> improvement over the equivalent mode
>> on the P3 where the waterfall
>> fractures when you tune the radio.
>>
>> Bob W3DK
>>
>> Hi Bob,
>> What mode are you talking about?  I don't seem to remember anything but
>> smooth movement of my Waterfall on my P3...  Perhaps I am not in the same
>> mode you are talking about?
>> --
>> 73's, and thanks,
>> Dave (NK7Z)
>>
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>>
>> On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
>> I think that's an improvement over the equivalent mode on the P3 where the
>> waterfall fractures when you tune the radio.
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[Clay Autery]

This year?

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On 4/12/2016 10:06 AM, David Pratt wrote:
> You will have to wait until the Dayton hamvention to find out.
>
> 73 de David G4DMP
>
> On Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:49:31 -0400
> Dan Atchison via Elecraft  wrote:
>
>> The MB1 Transceiver
>>
>> http://sunsdr.eu/product/mb1/
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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[Dave Cole]

Hi Bob,
OK, what threw me was the word fragmented...  I understand now.  Thank
you!
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On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 15:00 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> yes, that's what I'm trying to say - I'd rather the old waterfall
> bits track the new waterfall so the lines don't slant.  You can see
> that in the video for the new MB1 transceiver, and that behavior
> makes more sense to me, or at least appeals to my sense of
> aesthetics. Bob W3DK
> 
> > 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf
> > Of Dave
> > Cole
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 1:51 PM
> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?
> > 
> > Hi,
> > 
> > Sorry for making you turn it on...  :)  My waterfall does not
> > track-- new data is
> > inserted into a non tracking waterfall, so when I tune I get a
> > slanting line as I
> > expect from a dead carrier...
> > 
> > I see no fragmenting, unless you are talking about the slanting
> > line left in the
> > Waterfall as you tune.
> > 
> > Is this what you are indicating?  Do you want the waterfall to
> > track as well as the
> > waveform above the waterfall?
> > 
> > --
> > 73's, and thanks,
> > Dave (NK7Z)
> > 
> > For software/hardware reviews see:
> > http://www.nk7z.net
> > 
> > For MixW support see:
> > https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> > 
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> > http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
> > 
> > 
> > On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 12:27 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> > > 
> > > you're gonna make me turn it on, aren't you.  Fix-Track mode,
> > > where
> > > the spectrum moves when you tune the radio. The waterfall that's
> > > already fell stays where it is and the new waterfall line moves
> > > with
> > > the spectrum. I think it'd be better If the whole waterfall moved
> > > with
> > > the spectrum.  Bob W3DK
> > > 
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > -Original Message-
> > > > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On
> > > > Behalf
> > > > Of Dave Cole
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 12:17 PM
> > > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> > > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?
> > > > 
> > > > On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> > > > I think that's an
> > > > improvement over the equivalent mode on the P3 where the
> > > > waterfall
> > > > fractures when you tune the radio.
> > > > 
> > > > Bob W3DK
> > > > 
> > > > Hi Bob,
> > > > What mode are you talking about?  I don't seem to remember
> > > > anything
> > > > but smooth movement of my Waterfall on my P3...  Perhaps I am
> > > > not in
> > > > the same mode you are talking about?
> > > > --
> > > > 73's, and thanks,
> > > > Dave (NK7Z)
> > > > 
> > > > For software/hardware reviews see:
> > > > http://www.nk7z.net
> > > > 
> > > > For MixW support see:
> > > > https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> > > > 
> > > > For SSTV help see:
> > > > http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> > > > I think that's an improvement over the equivalent mode on the
> > > > P3
> > > > where the waterfall fractures when you tune the radio.
> > > > 
> > > > Bob W3DK
> > > > > 
> > > > > 
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!

[lstavenhagen]

Ah yes, thanks for that reminder. If it comes to that, is there a good way to
smush a latching relay body without dangerously ripping the pins out of the
board? I worry that crushing it with say a pair of pliers could stress the
through-holes in the board. Or is it just not that strong?

Thanks,
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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[Bob Novas]

yes, that's what I'm trying to say - I'd rather the old waterfall bits track 
the new waterfall so the lines don't slant.  You can see that in the video for 
the new MB1 transceiver, and that behavior makes more sense to me, or at least 
appeals to my sense of aesthetics. Bob W3DK

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave
> Cole
> Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 1:51 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Sorry for making you turn it on...  :)  My waterfall does not track-- new 
> data is
> inserted into a non tracking waterfall, so when I tune I get a slanting line 
> as I
> expect from a dead carrier...
> 
> I see no fragmenting, unless you are talking about the slanting line left in 
> the
> Waterfall as you tune.
> 
> Is this what you are indicating?  Do you want the waterfall to track as well 
> as the
> waveform above the waterfall?
> 
> --
> 73's, and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z)
> 
> For software/hardware reviews see:
> http://www.nk7z.net
> 
> For MixW support see:
> https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> 
> For SSTV help see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
> 
> 
> On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 12:27 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> > you're gonna make me turn it on, aren't you.  Fix-Track mode, where
> > the spectrum moves when you tune the radio. The waterfall that's
> > already fell stays where it is and the new waterfall line moves with
> > the spectrum. I think it'd be better If the whole waterfall moved with
> > the spectrum.  Bob W3DK
> >
> > >
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf
> > > Of Dave Cole
> > > Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 12:17 PM
> > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?
> > >
> > > On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> > > I think that's an
> > > improvement over the equivalent mode on the P3 where the waterfall
> > > fractures when you tune the radio.
> > >
> > > Bob W3DK
> > >
> > > Hi Bob,
> > > What mode are you talking about?  I don't seem to remember anything
> > > but smooth movement of my Waterfall on my P3...  Perhaps I am not in
> > > the same mode you are talking about?
> > > --
> > > 73's, and thanks,
> > > Dave (NK7Z)
> > >
> > > For software/hardware reviews see:
> > > http://www.nk7z.net
> > >
> > > For MixW support see:
> > > https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> > >
> > > For SSTV help see:
> > > http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
> > >
> > >
> > > On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> > > I think that's an improvement over the equivalent mode on the P3
> > > where the waterfall fractures when you tune the radio.
> > >
> > > Bob W3DK
> > > >
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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[Dave Cole]

Hi,

Sorry for making you turn it on...  :)  My waterfall does not track--
new data is inserted into a non tracking waterfall, so when I tune I
get a slanting line as I expect from a dead carrier...  

I see no fragmenting, unless you are talking about the slanting line
left in the Waterfall as you tune.

Is this what you are indicating?  Do you want the waterfall to track as
well as the waveform above the waterfall?

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On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 12:27 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> you're gonna make me turn it on, aren't you.  Fix-Track mode, where
> the spectrum moves when you tune the radio. The waterfall that's
> already fell stays where it is and the new waterfall line moves with
> the spectrum. I think it'd be better If the whole waterfall moved
> with the spectrum.  Bob W3DK
> 
> > 
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf
> > Of Dave
> > Cole
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 12:17 PM
> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?
> > 
> > On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> > I think that's an
> > improvement over the equivalent mode
> > on the P3 where the waterfall
> > fractures when you tune the radio.
> > 
> > Bob W3DK
> > 
> > Hi Bob,
> > What mode are you talking about?  I don't seem to remember anything
> > but
> > smooth movement of my Waterfall on my P3...  Perhaps I am not in
> > the same
> > mode you are talking about?
> > --
> > 73's, and thanks,
> > Dave (NK7Z)
> > 
> > For software/hardware reviews see:
> > http://www.nk7z.net
> > 
> > For MixW support see:
> > https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> > 
> > For SSTV help see:
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
> > 
> > 
> > On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> > I think that's an improvement over the equivalent mode on the P3
> > where the
> > waterfall fractures when you tune the radio.
> > 
> > Bob W3DK
> > > 
> > > 
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!

[Don Wilhelm]

LS and all,

Perhaps it is time for a repeat of the following information --

When removing parts from a populated board, it is good to keep in mind 
that keeping the board and it thru-plated holes intact is the most 
important thing.  While it is *nice* to be able to remove the part 
intact, there is no need for that.  If the de-soldering does not respond 
to whatever methods you have available, then crush the part with 
whatever tool works and remove its pins one at a time.
Clean up with solder wick and if solder still remains in the holes, heat 
the solder pad and push a wooden toothpick or stainless steel needle 
through the hole to clear the solder.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/12/2016 10:54 AM, lstavenhagen wrote:

So I get
to practice my difficult-to-remove-part removal skills to replace it!

All this of course, a warning to everyone to not ever "press on" with a
build when one is tired. That's how I managed to burn the corner off the
relay while soldering in another component on the board, I just wasn't
paying attention to where the iron was going!




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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Setting RF gain & AGC correctly

[Al Lorona]

Yes, I've heard about those amazing EME guys. I guess if you can copy signals 
below the noise you know who you are, and you can ignore guys like me!

I have been, of course, referring not to soundcard-decoded modes but to human 
ear-decoded modes, using a speaker or headphones. This is the scenario my 
calculations were based on.

I thank GM3SEK for clarifying that his post was an attempt at helping only the 
"pileup mush" guys, and point taken. The issue of setting your AGC correctly, 
however, applies in all situations.

Modern receivers have specs that differ by only a few dB. And yet, they sound 
radically different. Why? Could it be that, more than anything else, it's the 
AGC that makes or breaks them?

All the parameters that describe an AGC system conspire to give a receiver its 
characteristic "sound", and that sound ends up being something we like, 
something leading to listener's fatigue, or something in between.
These factors determine not only how a receiver deals with signals, but how it 
deals with noise. A well-behaved AGC can sound incredibly smooth. Poor (or 
misadjusted) AGC systems have probably caused many hams to sell otherwise good 
radios.

I have a few receivers here in the shack, and they all sound *totally 
different*. Some tire me out after a few minutes and I can listen to others all 
day and still enjoy what I hear.

Many modern receivers expose AGC parameters to the user and allow him or her a 
wide range of adjustment of those parameters. I'm starting to suspect that 
incorrect settings have caused many people to dismiss the K3 as "bad" or 
"noisy" or "fatiguing".

I happen to believe that the K3's AGC system is one of the best out there. But 
rather than force that opinion on anyone else, I usually encourage them to put 
the time into understanding and then setting their AGC parameters to try and 
capture that sound we all strive for. If you do this-- and use only as much 
gain as you need-- I really believe you'll enjoy your K3 more.


Al  W6LX
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[Elecraft] P3 w TX MON option - flashing display?

[Barry N1EU]

Is there anybody else out there with a P3 (with TX MON option installed)
that sometimes notices intermittent flashing of the P3 display? I only see
the intermittent flashing when the directional coupler is cabled to the
P3.  Elecraft support has never heard of this so I'm just wondering if
anybody else has ever seen this?  Please drop me an email if you have ever
seen it.

73, Barry N1EU
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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[Bob Darlington]

This is what I hope they fix in Win4k3Suite.  Bugs the you know what out of
me.

-Bob N3XKB

On Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 10:27 AM, Bob Novas  wrote:

> you're gonna make me turn it on, aren't you.  Fix-Track mode, where the
> spectrum moves when you tune the radio. The waterfall that's already fell
> stays where it is and the new waterfall line moves with the spectrum. I
> think it'd be better If the whole waterfall moved with the spectrum.  Bob
> W3DK
>
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
> Dave
> > Cole
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 12:17 PM
> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?
> >
> > On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> > I think that's an
> > improvement over the equivalent mode
> > on the P3 where the waterfall
> > fractures when you tune the radio.
> >
> > Bob W3DK
> >
> > Hi Bob,
> > What mode are you talking about?  I don't seem to remember anything but
> > smooth movement of my Waterfall on my P3...  Perhaps I am not in the same
> > mode you are talking about?
> > --
> > 73's, and thanks,
> > Dave (NK7Z)
> >
> > For software/hardware reviews see:
> > http://www.nk7z.net
> >
> > For MixW support see:
> > https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> >
> > For SSTV help see:
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
> >
> >
> > On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> > I think that's an improvement over the equivalent mode on the P3 where
> the
> > waterfall fractures when you tune the radio.
> >
> > Bob W3DK
> > >
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[Bob Novas]

you're gonna make me turn it on, aren't you.  Fix-Track mode, where the 
spectrum moves when you tune the radio. The waterfall that's already fell stays 
where it is and the new waterfall line moves with the spectrum. I think it'd be 
better If the whole waterfall moved with the spectrum.  Bob W3DK

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave
> Cole
> Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 12:17 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?
> 
> On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> I think that's an
> improvement over the equivalent mode
> on the P3 where the waterfall
> fractures when you tune the radio.
> 
> Bob W3DK
> 
> Hi Bob,
> What mode are you talking about?  I don't seem to remember anything but
> smooth movement of my Waterfall on my P3...  Perhaps I am not in the same
> mode you are talking about?
> --
> 73's, and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z)
> 
> For software/hardware reviews see:
> http://www.nk7z.net
> 
> For MixW support see:
> https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> 
> For SSTV help see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
> 
> 
> On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
> I think that's an improvement over the equivalent mode on the P3 where the
> waterfall fractures when you tune the radio.
> 
> Bob W3DK
> >
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[Dave Cole]

On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
I think that's an
improvement over the equivalent mode
on the P3 where the waterfall
fractures when you tune the radio.

Bob W3DK

Hi Bob,
What mode are you talking about?  I don't seem to remember anything but smooth 
movement of my Waterfall on my P3...  Perhaps I am not in the same mode you are 
talking about?
-- 
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For MixW support see:
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For SSTV help see:
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info


On Tue, 2016-04-12 at 11:36 -0400, Bob Novas wrote:
I think that's an improvement over the equivalent mode
on the P3 where the waterfall fractures when you tune the radio.

Bob W3DK
> 

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[Elecraft] OT: HF weather fax

[N5XL .]

Clint,

I just posted my experiences about receiving WEFAX images from the NWS
on my blog.  I've never received WEFAX images before today, so I am a
complete novice to it.  I used FLDIGI and a direct audio connection
between my KX3 and computer.  Pictures of WEFAX reception I copied are
from NWS Point Reyes, California (NMC) are posted on the blog to view. 

>From a complete novice perspective and by the virtue of not needing any
additional hardware for an interface, I dont think it gets any easier
than using FLDIGI.

http://n5xlhamradio.blogspot.com/

73,
Dave N5XL
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[Elecraft] KXV3A - Xverter pwa

[Ken Roberson via Elecraft]

Hello All, I am in need of the older KXV3A – I’m running this K3 with 
atransverter and Don’t need the extra pre-amp. Please email direct, my email is 
good on qrz. Thanks Ken K5DNL/WG2XXM  
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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[Bob Novas]

Something I noticed from the video that I like is that the entire waterfall
display moves when you tune the radio -the waterfall doesn't smoosh out over
the screen.  I think that's an improvement over the equivalent mode on the
P3 where the waterfall fractures when you tune the radio.  Bob W3DK

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
David
> Pratt
> Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 11:07 AM
> To: Dan Atchison via Elecraft
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?
> 
> You will have to wait until the Dayton hamvention to find out.
> 
> 73 de David G4DMP
> 
> On Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:49:31 -0400
> Dan Atchison via Elecraft  wrote:
> 
> > The MB1 Transceiver
> >
> > http://sunsdr.eu/product/mb1/
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[David Pratt]

You will have to wait until the Dayton hamvention to find out.

73 de David G4DMP

On Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:49:31 -0400
Dan Atchison via Elecraft  wrote:

> The MB1 Transceiver
> 
> http://sunsdr.eu/product/mb1/
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Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[lstavenhagen]

Interesting, but I would have the following concerns just right off the bat:
- looks huge and therefore possibly fragile. Would it be able to stand up to
/p and dxpedition shipping/handling?
- oh lordy the bugs, the bugs An entire computer inside a rig could also
be a really buggy affair, and a LOT of software development/support
infrastructure required at Ele.
- the touch-screen issue that has been the subject of other threads.
Restraint and careful design would be required.

So those would be the negatives I would worry about off the top of my head.
As for the positives, neat idea! Eliminating the external computer I think
would be a great idea. An opportunity might exist for a happy medium in the
"K4"?

73,
LS
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Re: [Elecraft] Old K1 rev. manuals archive

[Walter Underwood]

I edited the manual URL to list the directory. I see a manual for rev F, which 
might be close enough.

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/

It looks like there are two naming conventions for the K1 manual, so keep 
looking through that directory. I see these two early ones:

E740016E_K1_Rev_F-5.pdf
K1_manual_rev_F.pdf

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

> On Apr 12, 2016, at 1:20 AM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS  wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
> I am so sorry to bother over there.
> 
> My 14yrs old son Jakub got last week as the gift from our common friend in
> DL non-working K1 (2-bands basic model 40/20m). This little radio was
> declared as non-working with very bad soldering job from preview owner
> (bought on eBay) to be repaired. 
> 
> At home we found that it is just basic RF board + 2-bands 40/20m filter
> board only, no options. On the RF board (if I remember well) we found that
> it is K1 RF 2000 rev.D so it is pretty early model.
> 
> I would like to ask if there is possible to somewhere find the older
> assembly manuals revisions (2000 rev.D)please? We will need it for debugging
> the K1.
> 
> I tried to find it on Elecraft web but no success...
> 
> Many thanks,
> 73 - Petr, OK1RP
> 
> 
> 
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[Elecraft] K2 build from purgatory!

[lstavenhagen]

Well, more kudos to Elecraft support are in order, so just want to give
credit where exceptional credit is due. My second K2 build is going nowhere
as smoothly as my first one: I somehow managed to lose D36, the SMT PIN
diode and didn't discover that it was actually gone from my table until I
got to that installation step. Prior to that, though, I managed to burn a
pretty decent corner off one of the latching relays on the board. So I get
to practice my difficult-to-remove-part removal skills to replace it!

All this of course, a warning to everyone to not ever "press on" with a
build when one is tired. That's how I managed to burn the corner off the
relay while soldering in another component on the board, I just wasn't
paying attention to where the iron was going!

As for D36, I must have flicked it off the table at some point in the past
and where she went, nobody knows.

Despite all that, I'm still having a wonderful time with this build and have
learnt more in the process than I think I ever did on any other project I've
done.

So I emailed pa...@elecraft.com with my tail between my legs this weekend -
I think they all know me there now LOL - and they sent me replacements
yesterday, pretty much taking care of it right as they opened for business.
So I should have the replacement parts in hand on Thurs.  Can't get better
service than that!

Only a couple more parts and the receiver will be finished. If I made any
goofs so far, well, I suppose I'll find out soon enough.

Tnx to Elecraft and 73
LS
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[Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

[Dan Atchison via Elecraft]

The MB1 Transceiver

http://sunsdr.eu/product/mb1/

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Re: [Elecraft] Help with K3, SignaLink USB and Fldigi!

[Silverwater, 4x1zz]

I have the K3s and I use the USB interface from the KIO3B (Audio/Digital
I/O). This interface acts like a USB to-Serial Adapter USB Audio Codec and
supplies a microphone input, speaker output and a USB Serial Port (i.e.
COM1)… making the process quite simple... needing only the USB cable. So if
you change to this setup, I can help (with documents, suggestions and
explanations) since I just successfully connected to Fldigi to K3s using
Windows 10. Howard 4x1zz



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Re: [Elecraft] K2 mic

[Don Wilhelm]

Steve,

The K2 can be configured to use several different microphones.
You will have to examine the microphone configuration header on the back 
of the front panel to determine which microphone that K2 is set up to 
use.  See the KSB2 manual for how it can be wired for the various 
microphones.


You may wish to rewire the microphone configuration header so she can 
use that Yaesu microphone.


If you do not know how to open the K2 and remove the front panel, you 
can use my instructions intended for gaining access to the headphone 
jack at http://www.qsl.net/wy3a/Replace_K2_Headphone_Jack.htm - you 
don't have to replace the jack, but the instructions for disassembling 
the K2 are the same.


73,
Don W3FPR


On 4/12/2016 7:18 AM, myf...@nc.rr.com wrote:

I very recently purchased a K2 for my XYL.  It comes with a handful of internal 
options but no mic.  What kind of mic do you use and do you recommend it?  She 
does not want a head set.  Her old HF is a Yaesu FT-840 and it has a very nice 
desk mic, which she has enjoyed using for just over 22 years.

73,
Steve
KI4EZL
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[Elecraft] K2 mic

[myf...@nc.rr.com]

I very recently purchased a K2 for my XYL.  It comes with a handful of internal 
options but no mic.  What kind of mic do you use and do you recommend it?  She 
does not want a head set.  Her old HF is a Yaesu FT-840 and it has a very nice 
desk mic, which she has enjoyed using for just over 22 years.

73,
Steve
KI4EZL
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Re: [Elecraft] Fldigi & K3S USB, Windows 10 setup

[Silverwater]

To Don W3FPR,
From Howard 4x1zz,
Tnx for your explanation concerning connecting Fldigi and the K3s's USB
Audio Codec soundcard, it certainly simplified the matter. I did manage to
get it working just before receiving your response and now with your
explanation I reread past forum discussions and various manuals and put
certain doubts to rest. 
The USB Audio Codec showed as an available soundcard… no problem here. My
guess is that the driver was previously installed when I used the K3
Utility's terminal mode (de Elecraft). 
My problem was solved when I checked off (chose) "PTT via Hamlib command"
(under Fldigi Configuration/RIG/Hamlib) AND no other option was checked off.
Previously I tried (unsuccessfully) many different combinations of RTS, DTR
and VOX settings. Now with the above "PTT via Hamlib command" checked & the
PPT-KEY is set to OFF-OFF (under DATA A)… and all is working fine. You did
mention that I can use these other PTT options but I will need more of an
understanding before implementing these "other" PTT methods.
Since my goal was Hellschreiber (Feld Hell) I knew to use DATA A (I've read
that compression & TX/RX equalization are turned off in DATA A). I am also
aware the DATA A parameters need to be setup for each band. 
I set the bandwidth wide for receiving. (At a later date I'll experiment
with CW and Fldigi, but for now I do not have a use for it… except
curiosity). I didn't see that the filters & bandwidth settings defaults to a
narrow width (as you mentioned)… I've only experienced the DATA A
remembering my last settings… but I'll look out for this. 
I did not adjust the LINE OUT (LIN OUT) level and kept it at the default
setting of NOR 10. There is a warning (in the manual) that levels above 10
might overdrive the soundcard and other bad side effects. With some
experience I'll understand better how to monitor the signal using the PC via
the proper background/signal color in the FLdigi waterfall that you
mentioned.
The TX Test mode is a good and convenient feature, I've used it during this
setup and in the past. I set the soundcard's output level, via the computer
so that the ALC level showed 4 bars with the fifth flickering… the level
happened to be 75%. 
Yes, if a cable is plugged into the LINE IN jack on the back of the K3S, the
K3S's soundcard will not see the USB's input, even if opposite end of the
cable is not attached to the computer.
I made my first QSO on this mode, FELD HELL (Hellschreiber), to Canada
(14.074 MHz)… exciting is an understatement!
Thank you DON, W3FPR for assistance, patience, valuable time and kindness. 
Sincerely, Howard 4x1zz 




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[Elecraft] Old K1 rev. manuals archive

[Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS]

Hi folks,

I am so sorry to bother over there.

My 14yrs old son Jakub got last week as the gift from our common friend in
DL non-working K1 (2-bands basic model 40/20m). This little radio was
declared as non-working with very bad soldering job from preview owner
(bought on eBay) to be repaired. 

At home we found that it is just basic RF board + 2-bands 40/20m filter
board only, no options. On the RF board (if I remember well) we found that
it is K1 RF 2000 rev.D so it is pretty early model.

I would like to ask if there is possible to somewhere find the older
assembly manuals revisions (2000 rev.D)please? We will need it for debugging
the K1.

I tried to find it on Elecraft web but no success...

Many thanks,
73 - Petr, OK1RP



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