Re: [Elecraft] When Will the KPA/KTA-500 I Have On-Order Ship ?
Not long ago I ordered several small items (coupler, W1 meter, etc) and it all arrived before I expected it. So while they are somewhat snowed by World events, work is getting done. I refrain from asking for a status of my K4, knowing it will happen when it happens. My Christmas, birthdays and anniversary's are now pre-purchased for a couple years yet to come. But I’m happy! Gary, N7BRJ On Mon, Feb 8, 2021 at 21:22 Bruce Forsberg wrote: > The lastest shipping status of all Elecraft items is at: > > https://elecraft.com/pages/shipping-status > > Just got my K2 kit that I ordered in November. > > Bruce, WB6IZG > > > > > > On 2/8/21 8:45 PM, Dick Bingham wrote: > > > Has anyone received anything from Elecraft lately ? I have been > > > waiting for the units I ordered many weeks ago to arrive. > > > > > > The extra 7dB or so of output power will be appreciated ! > > > > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to radiomem...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 TX moving away from RX frequency
Hello, Recently I noticed that my transmit frequency is getting further away from the receive and I have to use RIT in order to hear stations coming to my CQ. Before, the difference was very small, just few Hz, but now I tune RIT up to .25 - .30 kHz and it's not getting any better. I went through couple years of messages but didn't find any mention of this problem. Is there known fix for that? Thanks in advance, 73 Yuri VE3XB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] When Will the KPA/KTA-500 I Have On-Order Ship ?
The lastest shipping status of all Elecraft items is at: https://elecraft.com/pages/shipping-status Just got my K2 kit that I ordered in November. Bruce, WB6IZG > > On 2/8/21 8:45 PM, Dick Bingham wrote: > > Has anyone received anything from Elecraft lately ? I have been > > waiting for the units I ordered many weeks ago to arrive. > > > > The extra 7dB or so of output power will be appreciated ! > > > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] When Will the KPA/KTA-500 I Have On-Order Ship ?
Dick, If you send an email to sa...@elecraft.com, the Elecraft sales team can probably assist you. Please bear in mind, they have all been impacted by both COVID and severe wildfires in California. Thanks and 73, Ian, NV4C On 2/8/21 8:45 PM, Dick Bingham wrote: Has anyone received anything from Elecraft lately ? I have been waiting for the units I ordered many weeks ago to arrive. The extra 7dB or so of output power will be appreciated ! 73 to all - Dick/w7wkr __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to nv4c@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] When Will the KPA/KTA-500 I Have On-Order Ship ?
Has anyone received anything from Elecraft lately ? I have been waiting for the units I ordered many weeks ago to arrive. The extra 7dB or so of output power will be appreciated ! 73 to all - Dick/w7wkr __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing
If you return to a band but at a different K3 VFO frequency, the new frequency may be outside the P3's span. If that happens, the P3 will re-tune using an algorithm determined by the MENU > FixMode setting. If you want to be sure the P3 frequency doesn't change you can set FixMode to "Static". Then the P3 frequency range will not change even if the K3 VFO frequency is out of range. It may be that some logging programs do not retain the old frequency upon a band change. Even if the frequency is "wrong" only for an instant, that would be enough to confuse the P3 if not in "Static" mode. It would be interesting to see what N1MM and other logging programs are sending to the P3/K3 on band changes. There is a little-known serial debug monitor in the P3 that shows the traffic on the two RS-232 ports. You activate the function by simultaneously holding the DISPLAY/AVERAGE and FN1/FN5 buttons. The P3 screen changes to show RS-232 traffic color-coded to show on which port and in which direction the traffic is going. The data can fly by awfully fast when using a logging program. You can freeze the screen immediately after a band change by tapping the FN2 key. Tap it again to unfreeze the screen. If you want to show more data you can choose a smaller font size with the MENU > Font feature. I'm pretty sure that feature still exists in current P3 code. I can't check this myself since all my ham equipment was recently lost in a fire. Alan N1AL On 2/8/2021 4:05 PM, Jim McDonald wrote: I use the Fixed Tune Mode too but the center frequency sometimes isn't remembered when returning to a previously-used band. If it makes any difference, I'm usually using N1MM+ (often with Win4K3Suite) to control the radio. 73, Jim N7US -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Monday, February 8, 2021 16:45 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing Don't understand your "follow option" question. I run mine in Fixed Tune Mode which holds the span [i.e. edge frequencies] constant and the two VFO's show up as two vertical cursors in the spectrum display. The cursors move as I tune, and when I go beyond the edge, the span shifts by the amount I've set in the menu ... I use a full span. In the Tracking Mode, your receive frequency is always centered and the spectrum moves past it as you tune. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 2/8/2021 2:34 PM, Dave Cole wrote: How does one set the follow option, I just looked through the menu of the P3, and don't see it. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 2/8/21 12:39 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Yes, it has been discussed, and yes, that is the case. It seems to be most prevalent when returning to a band after moving off for a Q, such as in NAQP's when the return is being commanded via CAT command. In fairness to the Elecraft developers, it /*appears*/ that it is attempting to put the frequency you are returning into the center-ish part of the display which is not totally unreasonable. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 2/7/2021 12:28 PM, Jim McDonald wrote: I know this has been asked before but I don't remember the answer. Isn't the P3 supposed to remember the span and center frequency from band to band? It seems to change center frequency even if the band hasn't changed, but that may not be the case. 73, Jim N7US __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing
I use the Fixed Tune Mode too but the center frequency sometimes isn't remembered when returning to a previously-used band. If it makes any difference, I'm usually using N1MM+ (often with Win4K3Suite) to control the radio. 73, Jim N7US -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Monday, February 8, 2021 16:45 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing Don't understand your "follow option" question. I run mine in Fixed Tune Mode which holds the span [i.e. edge frequencies] constant and the two VFO's show up as two vertical cursors in the spectrum display. The cursors move as I tune, and when I go beyond the edge, the span shifts by the amount I've set in the menu ... I use a full span. In the Tracking Mode, your receive frequency is always centered and the spectrum moves past it as you tune. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 2/8/2021 2:34 PM, Dave Cole wrote: > How does one set the follow option, I just looked through the menu of > the P3, and don't see it. > > 73, and thanks, > Dave (NK7Z) > https://www.nk7z.net > ARRL Volunteer Examiner > ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI > ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources > > On 2/8/21 12:39 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: >> Yes, it has been discussed, and yes, that is the case. It seems to >> be most prevalent when returning to a band after moving off for a Q, >> such as in NAQP's when the return is being commanded via CAT command. >> In fairness to the Elecraft developers, it /*appears*/ that it is >> attempting to put the frequency you are returning into the center-ish >> part of the display which is not totally unreasonable. >> >> 73, >> >> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW >> Sparks NV DM09dn >> Washoe County >> >> On 2/7/2021 12:28 PM, Jim McDonald wrote: >>> I know this has been asked before but I don't remember the answer. >>> Isn't the P3 supposed to remember the span and center frequency from >>> band to band? It seems to change center frequency even if the band >>> hasn't changed, but that may not be the case. >>> >>> 73, Jim N7US __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing
Make that after your move commands within the macros... 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 2/8/21 2:43 PM, Mike Flowers wrote: There are apparently some issues with the P3 firmware retaining the frequency and center by band. I reported one issue where the P3 would return to an entirely different band than the one commanded. The head of FW for Elecraft confirmed this is a bug that needs fixing. When that will happen, if ever, is anyone's guess with the K4, pandemic, etc. In macros I write to change bands and frequency, I find that I must issue P3 commands twice to have the P3 properly centered as I want it. I issue the first set of P3 commands at the beginning of the macro string, and the second one near the end. This works for me, so I no longer worry about this FW bug. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Dave Cole Sent: Monday, February 08, 2021 14:34 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing How does one set the follow option, I just looked through the menu of the P3, and don't see it. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 2/8/21 12:39 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Yes, it has been discussed, and yes, that is the case. It seems to be most prevalent when returning to a band after moving off for a Q, such as in NAQP's when the return is being commanded via CAT command. In fairness to the Elecraft developers, it /*appears*/ that it is attempting to put the frequency you are returning into the center-ish part of the display which is not totally unreasonable. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 2/7/2021 12:28 PM, Jim McDonald wrote: I know this has been asked before but I don't remember the answer. Isn't the P3 supposed to remember the span and center frequency from band to band? It seems to change center frequency even if the band hasn't changed, but that may not be the case. 73, Jim N7US __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@nk7z.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to mike.flow...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing
Are you adding delays after your move macros? I had that problem, then added some delays, and all problems of that nature ended. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 2/8/21 2:43 PM, Mike Flowers wrote: There are apparently some issues with the P3 firmware retaining the frequency and center by band. I reported one issue where the P3 would return to an entirely different band than the one commanded. The head of FW for Elecraft confirmed this is a bug that needs fixing. When that will happen, if ever, is anyone's guess with the K4, pandemic, etc. In macros I write to change bands and frequency, I find that I must issue P3 commands twice to have the P3 properly centered as I want it. I issue the first set of P3 commands at the beginning of the macro string, and the second one near the end. This works for me, so I no longer worry about this FW bug. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Dave Cole Sent: Monday, February 08, 2021 14:34 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing How does one set the follow option, I just looked through the menu of the P3, and don't see it. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 2/8/21 12:39 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Yes, it has been discussed, and yes, that is the case. It seems to be most prevalent when returning to a band after moving off for a Q, such as in NAQP's when the return is being commanded via CAT command. In fairness to the Elecraft developers, it /*appears*/ that it is attempting to put the frequency you are returning into the center-ish part of the display which is not totally unreasonable. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 2/7/2021 12:28 PM, Jim McDonald wrote: I know this has been asked before but I don't remember the answer. Isn't the P3 supposed to remember the span and center frequency from band to band? It seems to change center frequency even if the band hasn't changed, but that may not be the case. 73, Jim N7US __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@nk7z.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to mike.flow...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing
That answered my question, thank you! 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 2/8/21 2:44 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Don't understand your "follow option" question. I run mine in Fixed Tune Mode which holds the span [i.e. edge frequencies] constant and the two VFO's show up as two vertical cursors in the spectrum display. The cursors move as I tune, and when I go beyond the edge, the span shifts by the amount I've set in the menu ... I use a full span. In the Tracking Mode, your receive frequency is always centered and the spectrum moves past it as you tune. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 2/8/2021 2:34 PM, Dave Cole wrote: How does one set the follow option, I just looked through the menu of the P3, and don't see it. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 2/8/21 12:39 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Yes, it has been discussed, and yes, that is the case. It seems to be most prevalent when returning to a band after moving off for a Q, such as in NAQP's when the return is being commanded via CAT command. In fairness to the Elecraft developers, it /*appears*/ that it is attempting to put the frequency you are returning into the center-ish part of the display which is not totally unreasonable. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 2/7/2021 12:28 PM, Jim McDonald wrote: I know this has been asked before but I don't remember the answer. Isn't the P3 supposed to remember the span and center frequency from band to band? It seems to change center frequency even if the band hasn't changed, but that may not be the case. 73, Jim N7US __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@nk7z.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] RTL SDR dongle
If I could throw my .02c in here: Not all rtl dongles are the same. I have 2 of the rtl-sdr dongles sitting in front of me. The earliest ones received 27mhz thru appx 1700 mhz. There is no front end to speak of, and they are prone to overload. To receive below 27 mhz required a hardware mod that many times would destroy the device unless you are skilled with soldering smt devices. Also the software (rtl_fm) wasn't capable of using the bypass - it needed to be modified. some of the newer software did work OK. As an HF receiver, it was a horrible solution. The folks at rtl-sdr.com realized this and a few years ago put out a new version known as the V3 model. The marking on the device is "RTL2832U R820T2 TCXO+BIAS T+ HF". It is the same size and comes in a shiny (sort of) aluminum case is is today about $25 on Amazon etc. The V3 model does receive on HF down to a few 100 khz since the bypass parts are already installed. Many of the newer sdr programs know to use the Q mode receive and tuner bypass options to receive in the HF region. With gqrx, as mentioned before, there is a no limits checkbox that needs to be checked for the software to work below 27 mhz. I've been using one of these for a couple of years and it works, but not that well. Without an AM band notch filter the am broadcast stations wreck hf band reception. A decent one is about $10. Next, there are image issues across the hf band, greater when above about 14 mhz. The sensitivity is not good and, again, they are prone to overload. I tried it connected to the IF out of my K3 and would not do it again. As was suggested, the sdr SdrPlay rsp1 receiver is about $100 (there are newer and better sdrPlay units) works and doesn't require the am notch filter. (Aside - you may not require the notch filter when coming out of the IF port of the K3 - I didn't try). There are newer dongles from other suppliers that do not cover HF by default and may or may not work in HF. I think almost all require an upconverter (another $45 to $75) to be useable. But now you have 3 devices (am filter, converter, rtl dongle) on your desk. The rtl-sdr dongles are a good solution for those just learning what radio is and want to play without spending much more than dinner money, but if you can afford a K3 you can do better than using an rtl dongle for a panadapter display. > Using an sdrPlay rsp1 works (somewhat) when used with the right software, and may be an option for you. I can't recommend the rtl-sdr option. Kurt > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to theis.k...@gmail.com > -- Kurt Theis __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] RTL SDR dongle
If I could throw my .02c in here: Not all rtl dongles are the same. I have 2 of the rtl-sdr dongles sitting in front of me. The earliest ones received 27mhz thru appx 1700 mhz. There is no front end to speak of, and they are prone to overload. To receive below 27 mhz required a hardware mod that many times would destroy the device unless you are skilled with soldering smt devices. Also the software (rtl_fm) wasn't capable of using the bypass - it needed to be modified. some of the newer software did work OK. As an HF receiver, it was a horrible solution. The folks at rtl-sdr.com realized this and a few years ago put out a new version known as the V3 model. The marking on the device is "RTL2832U R820T2 TCXO+BIAS T+ HF". It is the same size and comes in a shiny (sort of) aluminum case is is today about $25 on Amazon etc. The V3 model does receive on HF down to a few 100 khz since the bypass parts are already installed. Many of the newer sdr programs know to use the Q mode receive and tuner bypass options to receive in the HF region. With gqrx, as mentioned before, there is a no limits checkbox that needs to be checked for the software to work below 27 mhz. I've been using one of these for a couple of years and it works, but not that well. Without an AM band notch filter the am broadcast stations wreck hf band reception. A decent one is about $10. Next, there are image issues across the hf band, greater when above about 14 mhz. The sensitivity is not good and, again, they are prone to overload. I tried it connected to the IF out of my K3 and would not do it again. As was suggested, the sdr SdrPlay rsp1 receiver is about $100 (there are newer and better sdrPlay units) works and doesn't require the am notch filter. (Aside - you may not require the notch filter when coming out of the IF port of the K3 - I didn't try). There are newer dongles from other suppliers that do not cover HF by default and may or may not work in HF. I think almost all require an upconverter (another $45 to $75) to be useable. But now you have 3 devices (am filter, converter, rtl dongle) on your desk. The rtl-sdr dongles are a good solution for those just learning what radio is and want to play without spending much more than dinner money, but if you can afford a K3 you can do better than using an rtl dongle for a panadapter display. > Using an sdrPlay rsp1 works (somewhat) when used with the right software, and may be an option for you. I can't recommend the rtl-sdr option. Kurt -- Kurt Theis __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing
Don't understand your "follow option" question. I run mine in Fixed Tune Mode which holds the span [i.e. edge frequencies] constant and the two VFO's show up as two vertical cursors in the spectrum display. The cursors move as I tune, and when I go beyond the edge, the span shifts by the amount I've set in the menu ... I use a full span. In the Tracking Mode, your receive frequency is always centered and the spectrum moves past it as you tune. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 2/8/2021 2:34 PM, Dave Cole wrote: How does one set the follow option, I just looked through the menu of the P3, and don't see it. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 2/8/21 12:39 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Yes, it has been discussed, and yes, that is the case. It seems to be most prevalent when returning to a band after moving off for a Q, such as in NAQP's when the return is being commanded via CAT command. In fairness to the Elecraft developers, it /*appears*/ that it is attempting to put the frequency you are returning into the center-ish part of the display which is not totally unreasonable. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 2/7/2021 12:28 PM, Jim McDonald wrote: I know this has been asked before but I don't remember the answer. Isn't the P3 supposed to remember the span and center frequency from band to band? It seems to change center frequency even if the band hasn't changed, but that may not be the case. 73, Jim N7US __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing
There are apparently some issues with the P3 firmware retaining the frequency and center by band. I reported one issue where the P3 would return to an entirely different band than the one commanded. The head of FW for Elecraft confirmed this is a bug that needs fixing. When that will happen, if ever, is anyone's guess with the K4, pandemic, etc. In macros I write to change bands and frequency, I find that I must issue P3 commands twice to have the P3 properly centered as I want it. I issue the first set of P3 commands at the beginning of the macro string, and the second one near the end. This works for me, so I no longer worry about this FW bug. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net boun...@mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Dave Cole > Sent: Monday, February 08, 2021 14:34 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing > > How does one set the follow option, I just looked through the menu of the P3, > and don't see it. > > 73, and thanks, > Dave (NK7Z) > https://www.nk7z.net > ARRL Volunteer Examiner > ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI > ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources > > On 2/8/21 12:39 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > Yes, it has been discussed, and yes, that is the case. It seems to be > > most prevalent when returning to a band after moving off for a Q, such > > as in NAQP's when the return is being commanded via CAT command. In > > fairness to the Elecraft developers, it /*appears*/ that it is > > attempting to put the frequency you are returning into the center-ish > > part of the display which is not totally unreasonable. > > > > 73, > > > > Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW > > Sparks NV DM09dn > > Washoe County > > > > On 2/7/2021 12:28 PM, Jim McDonald wrote: > >> I know this has been asked before but I don't remember the answer. > >> Isn't the P3 supposed to remember the span and center frequency from > >> band to band? It seems to change center frequency even if the band > >> hasn't changed, but that may not be the case. > >> > >> 73, Jim N7US > >> > > > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > > d...@nk7z.net > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message > delivered to mike.flow...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing
How does one set the follow option, I just looked through the menu of the P3, and don't see it. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 2/8/21 12:39 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Yes, it has been discussed, and yes, that is the case. It seems to be most prevalent when returning to a band after moving off for a Q, such as in NAQP's when the return is being commanded via CAT command. In fairness to the Elecraft developers, it /*appears*/ that it is attempting to put the frequency you are returning into the center-ish part of the display which is not totally unreasonable. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 2/7/2021 12:28 PM, Jim McDonald wrote: I know this has been asked before but I don't remember the answer. Isn't the P3 supposed to remember the span and center frequency from band to band? It seems to change center frequency even if the band hasn't changed, but that may not be the case. 73, Jim N7US __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to d...@nk7z.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K2 LCD and Backlight assembly problems
OK, this is my second attempt to get this message through the mail list. I purchased a K2 kit (SN 7973) in November 2020 and just received it a week ago or so. I am trying to install the LCD and backlight and am having problems. The LCD sits too high and the pins sit just above the top solder pads. They don't go into the holes at all. Yes I can solder from the top but this will make a poor solder connection. Also the reflector is loose and moves around the backlight lens does not pinch it against the PC board. I am assembling with the Revised LCD and Backlight Assembly instructions Rev K2LCD-1, May 24 2018. I would like to know if anyone else has had similar problems and what the solution is. My next step is to contact Elecraft support but would like to hear from the user community first. I have pictures but they did not go through with my first mail attempt. Thanks, Bruce, WB6IZG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing
Yes, it has been discussed, and yes, that is the case. It seems to be most prevalent when returning to a band after moving off for a Q, such as in NAQP's when the return is being commanded via CAT command. In fairness to the Elecraft developers, it /*appears*/ that it is attempting to put the frequency you are returning into the center-ish part of the display which is not totally unreasonable. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 2/7/2021 12:28 PM, Jim McDonald wrote: I know this has been asked before but I don't remember the answer. Isn't the P3 supposed to remember the span and center frequency from band to band? It seems to change center frequency even if the band hasn't changed, but that may not be the case. 73, Jim N7US __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter net 2-7-21 addition
A special thanks to AE6JV, Bill in New Hampshire for his regular check-ins. Steve WM6P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] RTL SDR dongle
On 2021-02-08 8:48 a.m., Eric Lanzl wrote: Regarding the RTL SDR dongle. I notice that it says that the dongle will go down to 500 khz with reduced sampling below 24 mhz. I wias wondering if one needs to get an up converter to get it to work? The tuner chip does have a sort of "bypass" mode that lets you see the very low frequency signals that are below what is considered the normal tuning range. It comes at a price. If you are really interested in the lower frequencies the use of an external up converter would be a good idea. -- Cheers! Kevin. http://www.ve3syb.ca/ | "Nerds make the shiny things that https://www.patreon.com/KevinCozens | distract the mouth-breathers, and | that's why we're powerful" Owner of Elecraft K2 #2172 | #include | --Chris Hardwick __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] How often does your KPA1500 lose its mind?
Just curious, I couldn't remotely power on and talk to my KPA1500 today, and I had to power cycle using the switch on the power supply. When it came back up, it was all black boxes on the top row of the display. It needed a firmware (re-)upload and it seems to be fine now, but I'm just wondering how common that is. Thanks. -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - ht...@twofifty.com K7EMI BSEE + BSChem + BAEnglish + MSCS + $2.50 = coffee __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] RTL SDR dongle
Eric, I have a NooElec R820T that does work from 25.85 MHz to 1766 MHz Anything lower that that needs an upconverter afaik. I can tell GQRX to go lower but it then detects nothing anymore... GQRX is a Linux SDR program where a funcion that says "No limits" allows to tune higher and lower than these two frequency limits. I suppose you more likely need an attenuator between the upmixer and the dongle. 73, Peter PA0PJE Op 08-02-2021 om 14:48 schreef Eric Lanzl: Regarding the RTL SDR dongle. I notice that it says that the dongle will go down to 500 khz with reduced sampling below 24 mhz. I wias wondering if one needs to get an up converter to get it to work? Or will the reduced functioning be ok for a basic pan adapter. Also, does it require a buffer amp or not for the K3? Thanks, Eric WB9JNZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to pa0...@xs4all.nl __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 Transmit Bias cal procedure question
Greetings, I'm going through the cal procedure for transmit bias. Once I tap XMIT, it seems to stay there forever with the current bouncing around between .04-.06 A but it never seems to complete. Am I supposed to cancel by hitting XMIT again or am I supposed to wait ? Tnx es 73 - john - n0hj __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] RTL SDR dongle
These dongles are mediocre, yes they are cheap, but they are virtually useless for anything other than a door stop. The lowest cost, but useful, SDR receiver is an SDRPLAY RSP1A. With the free RSPUno software the RSP1A will track a K3 via Omnirig, clicking on a signal on the RSPUno spectrum jumps the K3 to the frequency. You can display DX Cluster spots on the spectrum too. Cost approx $120. I use an RSPDX with a home made ferrite splitter on the RF IN/OUT on my K3, details of the splitter are on my page at: https://www.qsl.net/g4aon/elecraft_mods/ 73 Dave -- Sent from my iPhone SE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] 40 meter net 2-7-21
7.280 at 1900Z Thanks to my relay stations and all those checking in. See you all next Sunday. WM6PSTEVE GA net control K8NU BILL NH WB4YBYNORM MS N0MPM MIKE IA KB9AVO PAUL IN K1NWBRIANRI NC0JW JIM CO AC8UC RAY OH WB5BNO WAYMANARK W9EJB ED IN WB9JNZ ERICIL K8TOB BOB OH AC9XN GEORGE IN KY4KS KEITH KY WA8SAJ JEFFOH KD0NEO WAYNEMO N9SRA STEVE IL K9PY JERRY IL K2BXN BOB IN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] RTL SDR dongle
Regarding the RTL SDR dongle. I notice that it says that the dongle will go down to 500 khz with reduced sampling below 24 mhz. I wias wondering if one needs to get an up converter to get it to work? Or will the reduced functioning be ok for a basic pan adapter. Also, does it require a buffer amp or not for the K3? Thanks, Eric WB9JNZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
