[Elecraft] Possible P3 UI Improvements
I've been wondering whether to send this email to the main list or to the developer list. I decided on the main list to get a broader reaction to the suggestions. I fell in love with my P3 as soon as I finished putting it together. However, I did find the UI to be a bit klunky. Then I used a Flex radio during CQP and realized how easy it was to use its panadapter using the touch screen to set the center and span. I started thinking about how the P3 could be made easier, without replacing the screen with a touch screen. I'll divide my suggestions into ones that may require hardware changes, and ones that should be a "Simple matter of programming" (SMOP). It should be noted that I always operate in FixTrack mode, so the display doesn't move when I tune. Things that might require hardware changes: When changing the display parameters (e.g. center, span, etc.) redisplay the old data in the new format to the bottom of the screen as the change is being made. This continuous redisplay is part of the Flex's ease of use. It probably requires significant memory and processing power to save the RF samples used to create the display, which may require a hardware upgrade. SMOP changes: The main controls for adjusting the view are Center and Span. With FixTrack mode on, I don't really care about the center location, I care about the edges. When trying to work a pileup, I usually put VFO A on the DX and VFO B on the other side of the pileup and then start adjusting the view. Sometimes getting this right takes several trips through Center and Span. Being able to assign a button the function of setting the span just a bit larger than the distance between the two VFOs and the center to the middle frequency between them would make it a lot easier. I need some extra space to allow fine tuning on the DX without changing the P3 settings. I think this boils down to Center := (VFO_A + VFO_B)/2 and Span = abs(VFO_A - VFO_B)*1.1, where the 1.1 may need to be adjusted with real life experience. Since in most pileup situations, we want to keep the DX near the left (for working up) or right (for working down) edge of the screen, it should be possible to keep VFO A in a constant screen position while changing the span. I like to run with a span of 100 KHz for a quick look at the band before I zero in on a signal of interest. Note that 100 KHz span will cover all of 17M and 12M and 50 KHz works nicely on 30M. However, when I finish with a zoomed in display and press my 100 KHz or 50 KHz buttons, the display frequently shows frequencies outside the band. It should be possible to limit the displayed area to the band of interest. For ham use, limiting the display to the ham bands would be quite useful. When operating with the K3/K3S, the band extents could be read from the limits programmed into the transceiver. In any case, programming the bands would not be too hard with the aid of the utility, and relatively permanent given the speed of getting changes through the FCC. I think this boils down to: IF (VFO_A is in a band && VFO_A - (span/2) is not in the same band) Center := bottom of band + (span/2) The P3 should remember the view by band and always come back to the last view on that band when changing bands. I frequently lose my 18.068 to 18.168 view when changing to 17M, particularly when using CAT commands via wsjt-x. When the P3 must change the view, it should try to keep both VFO A and VFO B on the screen if the span will allow. It is much more likely to be useful than an arbitrary choice of frequency based on an integral multiple of the span. 73 Bill AE6JV --- Bill Frantz| "I wish there was a knob on the TV to turn up the 408-356-8506 | intelligence. There's a knob called "brightness", but www.pwpconsult.com | it doesn't work. -- Gallagher __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 to the field
A plastic container with clip on lid and some lightweight foam plastic sheeting with cutouts for knobs and connectors to act as packing. The rest of the kit just goes in the backpack with the plastic container for SOTA activations. The plastic container was a cheap lightweight KMart (equivalent to Walmart?) container. Cheers Richard ZL4FZ > On 22/03/2019, at 06:23, Bryan Nehl wrote: > > I'm thinking about taking my K2/10 out for POTA/SOTA ops which involve some > hiking.Mine has the extra heavy duty extended side panels. I'll be taking a > fiberglass pole, microphone, paddle, headphones and battery in addition to > other basic day hike stuff. > I'm wondering how other people have transported their K2 to the field?Just > throw it in the pack? Dry bag? Padded bag or case? Use something > commercial off the shelf or fabricate a carrier? > 72 de Bryan, k0emt > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED
For the moment, with all the new, recent configuration changes, I'm just going to keep things simple for the next two months, and ensure reliability across all active bands and modes, putting out any fires as they crop up. When I'm satisfied that the system is working well, my next goal will be an SDRPlay, Win4K3, and connecting my Skimmer to the K3s. I expect more headaches in doing so, but I'm hoping the end result will be worth it. I didn't have great luck with an LP-PAN2 due to it's limited bandwidth and horrible birdie problem. I'm probably going to pull the trigger on all that stuff at Dayton. - pjd -Original Message- From: Barry Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 10:22 PM To: Mark Musick ; rocke...@gmail.com; Peter Dougherty ; Joe Subich, W4TV ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re[2]: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED He will also need com0com, a free port replicator that runs really well with Win4K3. I have a half dozen virtual ports defined and have run with as many as 4 at a time with no noticeable issues. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Mark Musick" To: "rocke...@gmail.com" ; "Peter Dougherty" ; "Joe Subich, W4TV" ; "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: 3/21/2019 10:04:33 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED >Pete will be able to share the CAT connection when he gets Win4K3Suite. > >Mark, WB9CIF > >-Original Message- >From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of rocke...@gmail.com >Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 23:27 >To: 'Peter Dougherty' ; 'Joe Subich, W4TV' >; elecraft@mailman.qth.net >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED > >Pete, > >YouCAN share the CAT connection from the K3S USB via a program called VSPE. >Works very well. >Give me a call tomorrow to discuss. > >Dave wo2x > > >-Original Message- >From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Peter Dougherty >Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 7:00 PM >To: 'Joe Subich, W4TV' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED > >Yes, you're right, and I will miss the ability to have multiple CAT >connections...that's a biggie and the ability to mute the mic on .wav playback >as well. I should have said that I have (almost) all the functionality that I >had before for the features that I use. At this point, I'm trying to simplify >things for the next couple of months, get things working reliably, then >introduce an SDRPlay, Skimmer, and Win4K3 after Dayton. > >I do miss the Winkeyer's speed control knob, but I can get used to just using >N1MM PageUp/Dn keyboard commands or the K3s's front panel control knob. I had >a great run with the MK and MK-II over the years and yeah, there are a few >things I'll miss, for sure, but the reduced complexity--both physical and >software/PC related, and reduced potential for RF ingress are substantial >positives as well. > > - pjd > >-Original Message- >From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV >Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 3:52 PM >To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED > >On 2019-03-21 1:52 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: > > Again, a big thank you to everybody who lent a hand to this. One final > > question, does the USB audio connection from the K3s separate out the > main > and sub receiver audio in the same manner as using a physical > audio > breakout cable two and 3.5mm plugs? > >Yes, the K3/KIO3B or K3S USB Audio CODEC behaves exactly like the K3 with >analog Line In/Line Out. The USB Audio CODEC is essentially "grafted on" to >the Line In/Line Out. In fact "Speaker (USB AUDIO CODEC)" is connected in >parallel with the analog Line Out jack. > >Please refer to the K3S Owners Manual and the K3S schematic package on-line. > >> I seem to have all the functionality I had previously with the > > MicroKeyer-II in line > >Not by a long shot ... you no longer have a hardware based FSK, a K1EL WinKey >keyer, support for multiple CAT connections (for syncing an external SDR >panadapter), the ability to mute the microphone when playing an SSB voice >file, access to dedicated CI-V and/or SteppIR control channel, etc. While you >may not have used all those features you certainly do not have the same >functionality as you had with the microKEYER II. > >73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > >On 2019-03-21 1:52 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: >> Hi all, >> Just a quick note to thank everybody here for their suggestions and help. >> There were some things in the K3s that needed to be changed, but >> that still left some serious issues that were definitely related to >> DX Labs WinWarbler. >> >> DX Labs works by storing app settings in the registry, and the >> registry settings for all related apps are stored in a “workspace.” >> Somehow the settings for WinWarbler had gotten corrupted. On a whim, >> I restored an old known-good workspace, changed the parameters to >> the new
Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED
He will also need com0com, a free port replicator that runs really well with Win4K3. I have a half dozen virtual ports defined and have run with as many as 4 at a time with no noticeable issues. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Mark Musick" To: "rocke...@gmail.com" ; "Peter Dougherty" ; "Joe Subich, W4TV" ; "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: 3/21/2019 10:04:33 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED Pete will be able to share the CAT connection when he gets Win4K3Suite. Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of rocke...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 23:27 To: 'Peter Dougherty' ; 'Joe Subich, W4TV' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED Pete, YouCAN share the CAT connection from the K3S USB via a program called VSPE. Works very well. Give me a call tomorrow to discuss. Dave wo2x -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Peter Dougherty Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 7:00 PM To: 'Joe Subich, W4TV' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED Yes, you're right, and I will miss the ability to have multiple CAT connections...that's a biggie and the ability to mute the mic on .wav playback as well. I should have said that I have (almost) all the functionality that I had before for the features that I use. At this point, I'm trying to simplify things for the next couple of months, get things working reliably, then introduce an SDRPlay, Skimmer, and Win4K3 after Dayton. I do miss the Winkeyer's speed control knob, but I can get used to just using N1MM PageUp/Dn keyboard commands or the K3s's front panel control knob. I had a great run with the MK and MK-II over the years and yeah, there are a few things I'll miss, for sure, but the reduced complexity--both physical and software/PC related, and reduced potential for RF ingress are substantial positives as well. - pjd -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 3:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED On 2019-03-21 1:52 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: > Again, a big thank you to everybody who lent a hand to this. One final > question, does the USB audio connection from the K3s separate out the > main and sub receiver audio in the same manner as using a physical > audio breakout cable two and 3.5mm plugs? Yes, the K3/KIO3B or K3S USB Audio CODEC behaves exactly like the K3 with analog Line In/Line Out. The USB Audio CODEC is essentially "grafted on" to the Line In/Line Out. In fact "Speaker (USB AUDIO CODEC)" is connected in parallel with the analog Line Out jack. Please refer to the K3S Owners Manual and the K3S schematic package on-line. I seem to have all the functionality I had previously with the > MicroKeyer-II in line Not by a long shot ... you no longer have a hardware based FSK, a K1EL WinKey keyer, support for multiple CAT connections (for syncing an external SDR panadapter), the ability to mute the microphone when playing an SSB voice file, access to dedicated CI-V and/or SteppIR control channel, etc. While you may not have used all those features you certainly do not have the same functionality as you had with the microKEYER II. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2019-03-21 1:52 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: Hi all, Just a quick note to thank everybody here for their suggestions and help. There were some things in the K3s that needed to be changed, but that still left some serious issues that were definitely related to DX Labs WinWarbler. DX Labs works by storing app settings in the registry, and the registry settings for all related apps are stored in a “workspace.” Somehow the settings for WinWarbler had gotten corrupted. On a whim, I restored an old known-good workspace, changed the parameters to the new hardware configuration and after a couple of bumpy starts, everything worked fine. I saved a new workspace with these settings, and then I went back to the original profile, and it remained screwed up. Once again I shut everything down, loaded the new profile that I’d just created and it’s all good. The bad profile has now been deleted off the system and all is once again right. I would definitely like to thank Barry, K3NDM for helping me out one-on-one, ironing out the needed K3s settings, and getting RTTY working in FLDIGI and N1MM (proving this was a DX Labs problem). FOUR DAYS to get this done, but at least now, with very limited testing, I seem to have all the functionality I had previously with the MicroKeyer-II in line—but without the extra cabling, risk of RF ingress, and multiple virtual COM ports. Again, a big thank you to everybody who lent a hand to this. One final question, does the USB audio connection from the K3s separate out the main
Re: [Elecraft] unsubscribe
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[Elecraft] Now the Fun Begins
Hello All, I just received my new KX3 after ordering it on my birthday last Thursday. I have a lot to learn but from what i have read and seen so far it is going to be a good experience. I got all options except for the keyer as I am going to use a Bencher BY1 that I use. No contacts yet but they will come soon enough. Anyway, just wanted to say hello and hope to meet you on the air and on this reflector.72/73,Dave, WV8DHSt Albans, WVSent via the Samsung Galaxy S7 active, an AT 4G LTE smartphone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED
Pete will be able to share the CAT connection when he gets Win4K3Suite. Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of rocke...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 23:27 To: 'Peter Dougherty' ; 'Joe Subich, W4TV' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED Pete, YouCAN share the CAT connection from the K3S USB via a program called VSPE. Works very well. Give me a call tomorrow to discuss. Dave wo2x -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Peter Dougherty Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 7:00 PM To: 'Joe Subich, W4TV' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED Yes, you're right, and I will miss the ability to have multiple CAT connections...that's a biggie and the ability to mute the mic on .wav playback as well. I should have said that I have (almost) all the functionality that I had before for the features that I use. At this point, I'm trying to simplify things for the next couple of months, get things working reliably, then introduce an SDRPlay, Skimmer, and Win4K3 after Dayton. I do miss the Winkeyer's speed control knob, but I can get used to just using N1MM PageUp/Dn keyboard commands or the K3s's front panel control knob. I had a great run with the MK and MK-II over the years and yeah, there are a few things I'll miss, for sure, but the reduced complexity--both physical and software/PC related, and reduced potential for RF ingress are substantial positives as well. - pjd -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 3:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED On 2019-03-21 1:52 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: > Again, a big thank you to everybody who lent a hand to this. One final > > question, does the USB audio connection from the K3s separate out the > > main and sub receiver audio in the same manner as using a physical > audio > breakout cable two and 3.5mm plugs? Yes, the K3/KIO3B or K3S USB Audio CODEC behaves exactly like the K3 with analog Line In/Line Out. The USB Audio CODEC is essentially "grafted on" to the Line In/Line Out. In fact "Speaker (USB AUDIO CODEC)" is connected in parallel with the analog Line Out jack. Please refer to the K3S Owners Manual and the K3S schematic package on-line. > I seem to have all the functionality I had previously with the > MicroKeyer-II in line Not by a long shot ... you no longer have a hardware based FSK, a K1EL WinKey keyer, support for multiple CAT connections (for syncing an external SDR panadapter), the ability to mute the microphone when playing an SSB voice file, access to dedicated CI-V and/or SteppIR control channel, etc. While you may not have used all those features you certainly do not have the same functionality as you had with the microKEYER II. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2019-03-21 1:52 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: > Hi all, > Just a quick note to thank everybody here for their suggestions and help. > There were some things in the K3s that needed to be changed, but that > still left some serious issues that were definitely related to DX Labs > WinWarbler. > > DX Labs works by storing app settings in the registry, and the > registry settings for all related apps are stored in a “workspace.” > Somehow the settings for WinWarbler had gotten corrupted. On a whim, I > restored an old known-good workspace, changed the parameters to the > new hardware configuration and after a couple of bumpy starts, everything > worked fine. > I saved a new workspace with these settings, and then I went back to > the original profile, and it remained screwed up. Once again I shut > everything down, loaded the new profile that I’d just created and it’s > all good. The bad profile has now been deleted off the system and all > is once again right. > > I would definitely like to thank Barry, K3NDM for helping me out > one-on-one, ironing out the needed K3s settings, and getting RTTY > working in FLDIGI and N1MM (proving this was a DX Labs problem). > > FOUR DAYS to get this done, but at least now, with very limited > testing, I seem to have all the functionality I had previously with > the MicroKeyer-II in line—but without the extra cabling, risk of RF > ingress, and multiple virtual COM ports. > > Again, a big thank you to everybody who lent a hand to this. One final > question, does the USB audio connection from the K3s separate out the > main and sub receiver audio in the same manner as using a physical > audio breakout cable two and 3.5mm plugs? I would like to have a > second instance of MMTTY set up to receive the sub RX audio, with the > primary using only the main VFO. I used to be able to accomplish this > using left- and right-channels in the MMTTY setup, but that doesn’t > seem to work using USB. Not a major
Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED
Ok, thanks Joe, Dave wo2x Sent from my iPad > On Mar 21, 2019, at 9:47 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > > > YouCAN share the CAT connection from the K3S USB via a program called > > VSPE. Works very well. > > VSPE does not work well (if at all) with either N1MM Logger+ or DXLab > Suite Commander - particularly if the SDR or Omni-Rig is polling at > the same time as N1MM+ or Commander as both N1MM+ and Commander use > nearly 100% of the transceiver CAT bandwidth in order to provide the > fastest possible response (minimum lag). > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > >> On 2019-03-21 7:26 PM, rocke...@gmail.com wrote: >> Pete, >> YouCAN share the CAT connection from the K3S USB via a program called VSPE. >> Works very well. >> Give me a call tomorrow to discuss. >> Dave wo2x >> -Original Message- >> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On >> Behalf Of Peter Dougherty >> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 7:00 PM >> To: 'Joe Subich, W4TV' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED >> Yes, you're right, and I will miss the ability to have multiple CAT >> connections...that's a biggie and the ability to mute the mic on .wav >> playback as well. I should have said that I have (almost) all the >> functionality that I had before for the features that I use. At this point, >> I'm trying to simplify things for the next couple of months, get things >> working reliably, then introduce an SDRPlay, Skimmer, and Win4K3 after >> Dayton. >> I do miss the Winkeyer's speed control knob, but I can get used to just >> using N1MM PageUp/Dn keyboard commands or the K3s's front panel control >> knob. I had a great run with the MK and MK-II over the years and yeah, there >> are a few things I'll miss, for sure, but the reduced complexity--both >> physical and software/PC related, and reduced potential for RF ingress are >> substantial positives as well. >> - pjd >> -Original Message- >> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On >> Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV >> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 3:52 PM >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED >> On 2019-03-21 1:52 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: >> > Again, a big thank you to everybody who lent a hand to this. One final > >> question, does the USB audio connection from the K3s separate out the > >> main and sub receiver audio in the same manner as using a physical > audio >> breakout cable two and 3.5mm plugs? >> Yes, the K3/KIO3B or K3S USB Audio CODEC behaves exactly like the K3 with >> analog Line In/Line Out. The USB Audio CODEC is essentially "grafted on" to >> the Line In/Line Out. In fact "Speaker (USB AUDIO CODEC)" is connected in >> parallel with the analog Line Out jack. >> Please refer to the K3S Owners Manual and the K3S schematic package on-line. >>> I seem to have all the functionality I had previously with the >> > MicroKeyer-II in line >> Not by a long shot ... you no longer have a hardware based FSK, a K1EL >> WinKey keyer, support for multiple CAT connections (for syncing an external >> SDR panadapter), the ability to mute the microphone when playing an SSB >> voice file, access to dedicated CI-V and/or SteppIR control channel, etc. >> While you may not have used all those features you certainly do not have the >> same functionality as you had with the microKEYER II. >> 73, >> ... Joe, W4TV > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Remote On/Off KPA-1500
Thanks Bob Very helpful as always. I want the KPA1500, but I am afraid of bringing it so far 73, Jorge Enviado desde mi iPad El 20 mar. 2019, a la(s) 19:31, Bob Wilson, N6TV escribió: > On Mon, Mar 18, 2019 at 7:39 PM Jorge Diez - CX6VM > wrote: >> what are the diferent ways to turn KPA1500´s on/off remotely? >> >> Is there any way to turn it on/off alone, with no need to turn on/off the >> K3? > > Yes. There are at least three methods to power the KPA1500 ON/OF > independently without using the REM jack on the back of KPA1500, assuming you > leave the rocker switch on the back of the separate KPA1500 power supply in > the ON position: > Connect the KPA1500 to a PC via USB cable. Use the KPA1500 Utility (running > on a local PC) to power the amp. on and off. The KPA1500 Remote Software > also has this capability. > -or- > Momentarily ground Pin 8 of the KPA1500 AUX connector. This is easily > accomplished using an S-BOX or S-BOX-USB and a simple program to pulse the > DTR or RTS pin of a real or virtual serial port, or you can build an > equivalent circuit using a resistor and NPN transistor (same technique that > is used by RemoteHams software to power up a K3 remotely with no RemoteRig > box required). A KPAK3AUX cable cannot be used (no connection on Pin 8). > Use a Y-BOX v2.1 which can connect DIGOUT 1 (Pin 11) to the amplifier PIn 8, > and a K3 Macro, as described in detail here. >> For example i want to turn on K3, but want to have KPA1500 off, is there any >> way to do that? > > Yes. See above. > > 73, > Bob, N6TV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED
> YouCAN share the CAT connection from the K3S USB via a program called > VSPE. Works very well. VSPE does not work well (if at all) with either N1MM Logger+ or DXLab Suite Commander - particularly if the SDR or Omni-Rig is polling at the same time as N1MM+ or Commander as both N1MM+ and Commander use nearly 100% of the transceiver CAT bandwidth in order to provide the fastest possible response (minimum lag). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2019-03-21 7:26 PM, rocke...@gmail.com wrote: Pete, YouCAN share the CAT connection from the K3S USB via a program called VSPE. Works very well. Give me a call tomorrow to discuss. Dave wo2x -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Peter Dougherty Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 7:00 PM To: 'Joe Subich, W4TV' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED Yes, you're right, and I will miss the ability to have multiple CAT connections...that's a biggie and the ability to mute the mic on .wav playback as well. I should have said that I have (almost) all the functionality that I had before for the features that I use. At this point, I'm trying to simplify things for the next couple of months, get things working reliably, then introduce an SDRPlay, Skimmer, and Win4K3 after Dayton. I do miss the Winkeyer's speed control knob, but I can get used to just using N1MM PageUp/Dn keyboard commands or the K3s's front panel control knob. I had a great run with the MK and MK-II over the years and yeah, there are a few things I'll miss, for sure, but the reduced complexity--both physical and software/PC related, and reduced potential for RF ingress are substantial positives as well. - pjd -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 3:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED On 2019-03-21 1:52 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: > Again, a big thank you to everybody who lent a hand to this. One final > question, does the USB audio connection from the K3s separate out the > main and sub receiver audio in the same manner as using a physical > audio breakout cable two and 3.5mm plugs? Yes, the K3/KIO3B or K3S USB Audio CODEC behaves exactly like the K3 with analog Line In/Line Out. The USB Audio CODEC is essentially "grafted on" to the Line In/Line Out. In fact "Speaker (USB AUDIO CODEC)" is connected in parallel with the analog Line Out jack. Please refer to the K3S Owners Manual and the K3S schematic package on-line. I seem to have all the functionality I had previously with the > MicroKeyer-II in line Not by a long shot ... you no longer have a hardware based FSK, a K1EL WinKey keyer, support for multiple CAT connections (for syncing an external SDR panadapter), the ability to mute the microphone when playing an SSB voice file, access to dedicated CI-V and/or SteppIR control channel, etc. While you may not have used all those features you certainly do not have the same functionality as you had with the microKEYER II. 73, ... Joe, W4TV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Heil Goldline MM-4 Mike does not work into Front Panel of My K3
Dave, Heil has been using low output microphone elements for the past few years. I know the information on the Heil website says to use the FP.L setting for the K3, but that is dead WRONG! I wish Heil would fix that statement - I have answered this question several times. You will have to use the High Gain mic preamp setting - FP.H. Since this is a dynamic microphone, make sure bias is off. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/21/2019 7:28 PM, David H Weiss wrote: Hi All: I have a Heil MM-4 Boom Mike that is not working into my K3. I just tested an Elecraft MH-2 Hand mike into the front panel and it works fine. The configuration that I am using for the MM-4 mike is FPL - with High Gain (7) (NO BIAS). It shows no input with speech. It is switched on at the mike and the toggle switch on is is set to full range. The headset I have is Yamaha CM500 into the rear panel and it works fine. The MM-4 mike used to work with the above setting. The mike is switched on and the toggle switch is set to full range. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Heil Goldline MM-4 Mike does not work into Front Panel of My K3
Hi All: I have a Heil MM-4 Boom Mike that is not working into my K3. I just tested an Elecraft MH-2 Hand mike into the front panel and it works fine. The configuration that I am using for the MM-4 mike is FPL - with High Gain (7) (NO BIAS). It shows no input with speech. It is switched on at the mike and the toggle switch on is is set to full range. The headset I have is Yamaha CM500 into the rear panel and it works fine. The MM-4 mike used to work with the above setting. The mike is switched on and the toggle switch is set to full range. I have run out of ideas and could use help. 73 Dave K3FT -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED
Pete, YouCAN share the CAT connection from the K3S USB via a program called VSPE. Works very well. Give me a call tomorrow to discuss. Dave wo2x -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Peter Dougherty Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 7:00 PM To: 'Joe Subich, W4TV' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED Yes, you're right, and I will miss the ability to have multiple CAT connections...that's a biggie and the ability to mute the mic on .wav playback as well. I should have said that I have (almost) all the functionality that I had before for the features that I use. At this point, I'm trying to simplify things for the next couple of months, get things working reliably, then introduce an SDRPlay, Skimmer, and Win4K3 after Dayton. I do miss the Winkeyer's speed control knob, but I can get used to just using N1MM PageUp/Dn keyboard commands or the K3s's front panel control knob. I had a great run with the MK and MK-II over the years and yeah, there are a few things I'll miss, for sure, but the reduced complexity--both physical and software/PC related, and reduced potential for RF ingress are substantial positives as well. - pjd -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 3:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED On 2019-03-21 1:52 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: > Again, a big thank you to everybody who lent a hand to this. One final > > question, does the USB audio connection from the K3s separate out the > > main and sub receiver audio in the same manner as using a physical > audio > breakout cable two and 3.5mm plugs? Yes, the K3/KIO3B or K3S USB Audio CODEC behaves exactly like the K3 with analog Line In/Line Out. The USB Audio CODEC is essentially "grafted on" to the Line In/Line Out. In fact "Speaker (USB AUDIO CODEC)" is connected in parallel with the analog Line Out jack. Please refer to the K3S Owners Manual and the K3S schematic package on-line. > I seem to have all the functionality I had previously with the > MicroKeyer-II in line Not by a long shot ... you no longer have a hardware based FSK, a K1EL WinKey keyer, support for multiple CAT connections (for syncing an external SDR panadapter), the ability to mute the microphone when playing an SSB voice file, access to dedicated CI-V and/or SteppIR control channel, etc. While you may not have used all those features you certainly do not have the same functionality as you had with the microKEYER II. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2019-03-21 1:52 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: > Hi all, > Just a quick note to thank everybody here for their suggestions and help. > There were some things in the K3s that needed to be changed, but that > still left some serious issues that were definitely related to DX Labs > WinWarbler. > > DX Labs works by storing app settings in the registry, and the > registry settings for all related apps are stored in a “workspace.” > Somehow the settings for WinWarbler had gotten corrupted. On a whim, I > restored an old known-good workspace, changed the parameters to the > new hardware configuration and after a couple of bumpy starts, everything > worked fine. > I saved a new workspace with these settings, and then I went back to > the original profile, and it remained screwed up. Once again I shut > everything down, loaded the new profile that I’d just created and it’s > all good. The bad profile has now been deleted off the system and all > is once again right. > > I would definitely like to thank Barry, K3NDM for helping me out > one-on-one, ironing out the needed K3s settings, and getting RTTY > working in FLDIGI and N1MM (proving this was a DX Labs problem). > > FOUR DAYS to get this done, but at least now, with very limited > testing, I seem to have all the functionality I had previously with > the MicroKeyer-II in line—but without the extra cabling, risk of RF > ingress, and multiple virtual COM ports. > > Again, a big thank you to everybody who lent a hand to this. One final > question, does the USB audio connection from the K3s separate out the > main and sub receiver audio in the same manner as using a physical > audio breakout cable two and 3.5mm plugs? I would like to have a > second instance of MMTTY set up to receive the sub RX audio, with the > primary using only the main VFO. I used to be able to accomplish this > using left- and right-channels in the MMTTY setup, but that doesn’t > seem to work using USB. Not a major issue now that FT8 Dxpedition Mode > seems to be all the rage, but I would still like to have this functionality > if possible. > > > > - pjd > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:
[Elecraft] K2 battery
Well everything is installed and working very well. Now my little K2 weighs more than my FT-950! :o) Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED
Yes, you're right, and I will miss the ability to have multiple CAT connections...that's a biggie and the ability to mute the mic on .wav playback as well. I should have said that I have (almost) all the functionality that I had before for the features that I use. At this point, I'm trying to simplify things for the next couple of months, get things working reliably, then introduce an SDRPlay, Skimmer, and Win4K3 after Dayton. I do miss the Winkeyer's speed control knob, but I can get used to just using N1MM PageUp/Dn keyboard commands or the K3s's front panel control knob. I had a great run with the MK and MK-II over the years and yeah, there are a few things I'll miss, for sure, but the reduced complexity--both physical and software/PC related, and reduced potential for RF ingress are substantial positives as well. - pjd -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 3:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED On 2019-03-21 1:52 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: > Again, a big thank you to everybody who lent a hand to this. One final > > question, does the USB audio connection from the K3s separate out the > > main and sub receiver audio in the same manner as using a physical > audio > breakout cable two and 3.5mm plugs? Yes, the K3/KIO3B or K3S USB Audio CODEC behaves exactly like the K3 with analog Line In/Line Out. The USB Audio CODEC is essentially "grafted on" to the Line In/Line Out. In fact "Speaker (USB AUDIO CODEC)" is connected in parallel with the analog Line Out jack. Please refer to the K3S Owners Manual and the K3S schematic package on-line. > I seem to have all the functionality I had previously with the > MicroKeyer-II in line Not by a long shot ... you no longer have a hardware based FSK, a K1EL WinKey keyer, support for multiple CAT connections (for syncing an external SDR panadapter), the ability to mute the microphone when playing an SSB voice file, access to dedicated CI-V and/or SteppIR control channel, etc. While you may not have used all those features you certainly do not have the same functionality as you had with the microKEYER II. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2019-03-21 1:52 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: > Hi all, > Just a quick note to thank everybody here for their suggestions and help. > There were some things in the K3s that needed to be changed, but that > still left some serious issues that were definitely related to DX Labs > WinWarbler. > > DX Labs works by storing app settings in the registry, and the > registry settings for all related apps are stored in a “workspace.” > Somehow the settings for WinWarbler had gotten corrupted. On a whim, I > restored an old known-good workspace, changed the parameters to the > new hardware configuration and after a couple of bumpy starts, everything > worked fine. > I saved a new workspace with these settings, and then I went back to > the original profile, and it remained screwed up. Once again I shut > everything down, loaded the new profile that I’d just created and it’s > all good. The bad profile has now been deleted off the system and all > is once again right. > > I would definitely like to thank Barry, K3NDM for helping me out > one-on-one, ironing out the needed K3s settings, and getting RTTY > working in FLDIGI and N1MM (proving this was a DX Labs problem). > > FOUR DAYS to get this done, but at least now, with very limited > testing, I seem to have all the functionality I had previously with > the MicroKeyer-II in line—but without the extra cabling, risk of RF > ingress, and multiple virtual COM ports. > > Again, a big thank you to everybody who lent a hand to this. One final > question, does the USB audio connection from the K3s separate out the > main and sub receiver audio in the same manner as using a physical > audio breakout cable two and 3.5mm plugs? I would like to have a > second instance of MMTTY set up to receive the sub RX audio, with the > primary using only the main VFO. I used to be able to accomplish this > using left- and right-channels in the MMTTY setup, but that doesn’t > seem to work using USB. Not a major issue now that FT8 Dxpedition Mode > seems to be all the rage, but I would still like to have this functionality > if possible. > > > > - pjd > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by:
[Elecraft] ICOM to KAT/KPA500 key issue resolved
To make a long story short: I found that some pins in the E100416 13 pin DIN connector to RCA cable were not making a solid connection. The pins and the metal ring-shield in the DIN are thinner than the ICOM supplied connectors. The DIN connector did not seat properly and would wiggle, breaking contact as placed. Apparently the HSEND line pin would not make contact at all in the IC-7100, but would make a tenuous contact in the 7000 and 7300. Replaced the adapter with a homebrew cable using an ICOM 13 pin pigtail and an RCA video cable I had lying around, the DIN seat is solid and the amp and tuner work fine on all three radios now. All things are now harmonious. Thanks to Cody at Elecraft for his quick response to my query! Hope my observations help another poor soul who mixes and matches his /her gear. KD4IZ Jack Spitznagel FM19oo __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report (OT now)
Hi Knut, No, I found the lyrics applicable to my life; the aria has been running through my head for the last two days. I have been very busy on a project with lots of long sleepless nights. Eighteen months so far and at least one more to go. But when this is done life will dawn and I will win. I did skip over the Princess's part of the aria By the way, the snow is almost gone. After a few days of bright sun and high 60 degrees that water is now in the Willamette. The pileated woodpeckers are back making a racket but few other birds are taking advantage of the newly exposed soil. I expect to see the deer and grouse return as the undergrowth springs to life. 73, Kevin. KD5ONS - On 3/21/19 12:56 PM, ab2tc wrote: Hi Kevin, I always read the CW Net report with great interest. I think of it as the "Oregon weather report" But WOW, this is the first time I have seen any message sign off with the lyrics to one of Puccini's most famous tenor arias. Is there is a connection to the subject line here or is this perhaps the whim of your Email client? Often they sign off with some famous quote by famous people like Einstein or Churchill, etc. AB2TC - Knut kev...@coho.net wrote Good Afternoon, Things got very busy for me so this moldered in my files for a few days. However, Sunday's propagation was not special nor good. Very weak signals, deepish QSB, and a steady, windy sound. Even on forty meters the normal crowd was thinned. Hopefully the sun will be more cooperative over the next year as it prepares for cycle 25. On 14049.5 kHz at 2200z: K6XK - Roy - IA K4JPN - Steve - GA On 7046.5 kHz at z: K0DTJ - Brian - CA K6XK - Roy - IA W6JHB - Jim - CA K6PJV - Dale - CA Until next week 73, Kevin. KD5ONS Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma! Tu pure, o Principessa, nella tua fredda stanza, guardi le stelle che tremano d'amore, e di speranza! Ma il mio mistero è chiuso in me; il nome mio nessun saprà! No, No! Sulla tua bocca lo dirò quando la luce splenderà! ... Dilegua, o notte! Tramontate, stelle! Tramontate, stelle! All'alba vincerò! Vincerò! Vincerò! _ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report (OT now)
Not only that. but I have played the music to Nessun dorma! 73, Dave, K4TO On Thu, Mar 21, 2019 at 3:56 PM ab2tc wrote: > Hi Kevin, > > I always read the CW Net report with great interest. I think of it as the > "Oregon weather report" But WOW, this is the first time I have seen any > message sign off with the lyrics to one of Puccini's most famous tenor > arias. Is there is a connection to the subject line here or is this perhaps > the whim of your Email client? Often they sign off with some famous quote > by > famous people like Einstein or Churchill, etc. > > AB2TC - Knut > > > > kev...@coho.net wrote > > Good Afternoon, > > > >Things got very busy for me so this moldered in my files for a few > > days. However, Sunday's propagation was not special nor good. Very > > weak signals, deepish QSB, and a steady, windy sound. Even on forty > > meters the normal crowd was thinned. Hopefully the sun will be more > > cooperative over the next year as it prepares for cycle 25. > > > > > >On 14049.5 kHz at 2200z: > > > > K6XK - Roy - IA > > > > K4JPN - Steve - GA > > > > > >On 7046.5 kHz at z: > > > > K0DTJ - Brian - CA > > > > K6XK - Roy - IA > > > > W6JHB - Jim - CA > > > > K6PJV - Dale - CA > > > > > > Until next week 73, > > > > Kevin. KD5ONS > > > > > > Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma! > > Tu pure, o Principessa, > > nella tua fredda stanza, > > guardi le stelle > > che tremano d'amore, e di speranza! > > > > Ma il mio mistero è chiuso in me; > > il nome mio nessun saprà! > > No, No! Sulla tua bocca > > lo dirò quando la luce splenderà! > > > > ... > > > > Dilegua, o notte! > > Tramontate, stelle! > > Tramontate, stelle! > > All'alba vincerò! > > Vincerò! Vincerò! > > > > _ > > > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto: > > > Elecraft@.qth > > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report (OT now)
Hi Kevin, I always read the CW Net report with great interest. I think of it as the "Oregon weather report" But WOW, this is the first time I have seen any message sign off with the lyrics to one of Puccini's most famous tenor arias. Is there is a connection to the subject line here or is this perhaps the whim of your Email client? Often they sign off with some famous quote by famous people like Einstein or Churchill, etc. AB2TC - Knut kev...@coho.net wrote > Good Afternoon, > > Things got very busy for me so this moldered in my files for a few > days. However, Sunday's propagation was not special nor good. Very > weak signals, deepish QSB, and a steady, windy sound. Even on forty > meters the normal crowd was thinned. Hopefully the sun will be more > cooperative over the next year as it prepares for cycle 25. > > > On 14049.5 kHz at 2200z: > > K6XK - Roy - IA > > K4JPN - Steve - GA > > > On 7046.5 kHz at z: > > K0DTJ - Brian - CA > > K6XK - Roy - IA > > W6JHB - Jim - CA > > K6PJV - Dale - CA > > > Until next week 73, > > Kevin. KD5ONS > > > Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma! > Tu pure, o Principessa, > nella tua fredda stanza, > guardi le stelle > che tremano d'amore, e di speranza! > > Ma il mio mistero è chiuso in me; > il nome mio nessun saprà! > No, No! Sulla tua bocca > lo dirò quando la luce splenderà! > > ... > > Dilegua, o notte! > Tramontate, stelle! > Tramontate, stelle! > All'alba vincerò! > Vincerò! Vincerò! > > _ > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: > Elecraft@.qth > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED
On 2019-03-21 1:52 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: > Again, a big thank you to everybody who lent a hand to this. One final > question, does the USB audio connection from the K3s separate out the > main and sub receiver audio in the same manner as using a physical > audio breakout cable two and 3.5mm plugs? Yes, the K3/KIO3B or K3S USB Audio CODEC behaves exactly like the K3 with analog Line In/Line Out. The USB Audio CODEC is essentially "grafted on" to the Line In/Line Out. In fact "Speaker (USB AUDIO CODEC)" is connected in parallel with the analog Line Out jack. Please refer to the K3S Owners Manual and the K3S schematic package on-line. I seem to have all the functionality I had previously with the > MicroKeyer-II in line Not by a long shot ... you no longer have a hardware based FSK, a K1EL WinKey keyer, support for multiple CAT connections (for syncing an external SDR panadapter), the ability to mute the microphone when playing an SSB voice file, access to dedicated CI-V and/or SteppIR control channel, etc. While you may not have used all those features you certainly do not have the same functionality as you had with the microKEYER II. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2019-03-21 1:52 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: Hi all, Just a quick note to thank everybody here for their suggestions and help. There were some things in the K3s that needed to be changed, but that still left some serious issues that were definitely related to DX Labs WinWarbler. DX Labs works by storing app settings in the registry, and the registry settings for all related apps are stored in a “workspace.” Somehow the settings for WinWarbler had gotten corrupted. On a whim, I restored an old known-good workspace, changed the parameters to the new hardware configuration and after a couple of bumpy starts, everything worked fine. I saved a new workspace with these settings, and then I went back to the original profile, and it remained screwed up. Once again I shut everything down, loaded the new profile that I’d just created and it’s all good. The bad profile has now been deleted off the system and all is once again right. I would definitely like to thank Barry, K3NDM for helping me out one-on-one, ironing out the needed K3s settings, and getting RTTY working in FLDIGI and N1MM (proving this was a DX Labs problem). FOUR DAYS to get this done, but at least now, with very limited testing, I seem to have all the functionality I had previously with the MicroKeyer-II in line—but without the extra cabling, risk of RF ingress, and multiple virtual COM ports. Again, a big thank you to everybody who lent a hand to this. One final question, does the USB audio connection from the K3s separate out the main and sub receiver audio in the same manner as using a physical audio breakout cable two and 3.5mm plugs? I would like to have a second instance of MMTTY set up to receive the sub RX audio, with the primary using only the main VFO. I used to be able to accomplish this using left- and right-channels in the MMTTY setup, but that doesn’t seem to work using USB. Not a major issue now that FT8 Dxpedition Mode seems to be all the rage, but I would still like to have this functionality if possible. - pjd __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report
Good Afternoon, Things got very busy for me so this moldered in my files for a few days. However, Sunday's propagation was not special nor good. Very weak signals, deepish QSB, and a steady, windy sound. Even on forty meters the normal crowd was thinned. Hopefully the sun will be more cooperative over the next year as it prepares for cycle 25. On 14049.5 kHz at 2200z: K6XK - Roy - IA K4JPN - Steve - GA On 7046.5 kHz at z: K0DTJ - Brian - CA K6XK - Roy - IA W6JHB - Jim - CA K6PJV - Dale - CA Until next week 73, Kevin. KD5ONS Nessun dorma! Nessun dorma! Tu pure, o Principessa, nella tua fredda stanza, guardi le stelle che tremano d'amore, e di speranza! Ma il mio mistero è chiuso in me; il nome mio nessun saprà! No, No! Sulla tua bocca lo dirò quando la luce splenderà! ... Dilegua, o notte! Tramontate, stelle! Tramontate, stelle! All'alba vincerò! Vincerò! Vincerò! _ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Sending AFSK RTTY--FIXED
Hi all, Just a quick note to thank everybody here for their suggestions and help. There were some things in the K3s that needed to be changed, but that still left some serious issues that were definitely related to DX Labs WinWarbler. DX Labs works by storing app settings in the registry, and the registry settings for all related apps are stored in a “workspace.” Somehow the settings for WinWarbler had gotten corrupted. On a whim, I restored an old known-good workspace, changed the parameters to the new hardware configuration and after a couple of bumpy starts, everything worked fine. I saved a new workspace with these settings, and then I went back to the original profile, and it remained screwed up. Once again I shut everything down, loaded the new profile that I’d just created and it’s all good. The bad profile has now been deleted off the system and all is once again right. I would definitely like to thank Barry, K3NDM for helping me out one-on-one, ironing out the needed K3s settings, and getting RTTY working in FLDIGI and N1MM (proving this was a DX Labs problem). FOUR DAYS to get this done, but at least now, with very limited testing, I seem to have all the functionality I had previously with the MicroKeyer-II in line—but without the extra cabling, risk of RF ingress, and multiple virtual COM ports. Again, a big thank you to everybody who lent a hand to this. One final question, does the USB audio connection from the K3s separate out the main and sub receiver audio in the same manner as using a physical audio breakout cable two and 3.5mm plugs? I would like to have a second instance of MMTTY set up to receive the sub RX audio, with the primary using only the main VFO. I used to be able to accomplish this using left- and right-channels in the MMTTY setup, but that doesn’t seem to work using USB. Not a major issue now that FT8 Dxpedition Mode seems to be all the rage, but I would still like to have this functionality if possible. - pjd __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 to the field
I used a large sandwich box which held it very well indeed. Then it can be popped into your ruck sack without further ado. David G3UNA > On 21 March 2019 at 17:24 Frank Krozel wrote: > > > Always protect the front! > de KG9H > > > > On Mar 21, 2019, at 12:23 PM, Bryan Nehl wrote: > > > > I'm thinking about taking my K2/10 out for POTA/SOTA ops which involve some > > hiking.Mine has the extra heavy duty extended side panels. I'll be taking > > a fiberglass pole, microphone, paddle, headphones and battery in addition > > to other basic day hike stuff. > > I'm wondering how other people have transported their K2 to the field?Just > > throw it in the pack? Dry bag? Padded bag or case? Use something > > commercial off the shelf or fabricate a carrier? > > 72 de Bryan, k0emt > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 to the field
Always protect the front! de KG9H > On Mar 21, 2019, at 12:23 PM, Bryan Nehl wrote: > > I'm thinking about taking my K2/10 out for POTA/SOTA ops which involve some > hiking.Mine has the extra heavy duty extended side panels. I'll be taking a > fiberglass pole, microphone, paddle, headphones and battery in addition to > other basic day hike stuff. > I'm wondering how other people have transported their K2 to the field?Just > throw it in the pack? Dry bag? Padded bag or case? Use something > commercial off the shelf or fabricate a carrier? > 72 de Bryan, k0emt > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 to the field
I'm thinking about taking my K2/10 out for POTA/SOTA ops which involve some hiking.Mine has the extra heavy duty extended side panels. I'll be taking a fiberglass pole, microphone, paddle, headphones and battery in addition to other basic day hike stuff. I'm wondering how other people have transported their K2 to the field?Just throw it in the pack? Dry bag? Padded bag or case? Use something commercial off the shelf or fabricate a carrier? 72 de Bryan, k0emt __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] St Patrick's Day K3s Raffle Winner
Congratulations to Richard Cash, W4WU the winner of the Midland Amateur Radio Club’s St. Patrick’s Day K3s Raffle. I would also like to thank all who participated in the raffle. We had a great Hamfest next year’s. David KF5WDJ Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Boston College Amateur Radio Club
Fred Hopengarten K1VR, Phil Temples K9HI, and I are attempting to re-establish the Boston College Amateur Radio Club. If you know any students at BC who might be interested, please ask them to contact me at repe...@bc.edu. (I am on the faculty at BC Law School.) Thanks, Jim Repetti WJ1R __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] New K1 user
So I dropped by a friend’s place today to buy my old K2/100 back. (now I have an extra K2 with most options…. LOL) and I snagged a K1. Never owned one in the past. Just need to pick up the noise blanker and the internal battery tray, etc. Curious has anyone ever tried the “just 9V battery” for operation? de KG9H, Frank __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Test please disregard
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