Re: [Elecraft] PSK31 on KX3
I have run PSK31 on my KX3 using a USB sound “card” that I got for about $5 from Amazon. I also used the standard rig to computer RS232/USB cable that came with the radio for controlling the radio, PTT, etc from the computer. With the sound card, I had to include a pad in the radio to microphone input on the sound card to keep from overloading it. I used cocoaModem on the Mac, although fldigi also works. Using the contest logger built into RUMlogNG, you may be able to use the built-in encode/decode of the KX3 with PSK31. RUMlogNG-contest uses the CAT commands to send and receive RTTY and CW in contest mode. It may be a simple matter to set the radio for PSK D and have that work. (Note that you have to run the radio in FSK D to use this feature with RTTY.) Note also that cocoaModem is a 32 bit program. I have not found a 64 bit version to run it on more modern versions of MacOS. If anyone know of 64 bit versions of cocoaModem and cocoaNEC please let me know. They are the things that are keeping me from “upgrading” my MacOS. 73 Bill AE6JV > On Feb 17, 2022, at 17:57, Paul Huff wrote: > > I’ve had my KX3 for about 4 months now and it is a wonderful radio. I am > almost exclusively a CW operator but I am a little bit curious about some of > the digital modes, especially PSK31. My radio flawlessly communicates with my > logging software (RumLogNG) using the ACC1 jack and my question is this - > Will the ACC1 jack also work for PSK31, or is there more needed to interface > the computer and radio for the digital modes? > > Also is there any recommendation for PSK31 software that runs on a Mac OS X > computer (Catalina 10.15.7)? > > Are there any websites with useful information about using PSK31 on a KX3? > > (I know that the KX3 has a limited built-in PSK31 ability, but I haven’t > played around with that at all, and I think that a computer display and > keyboard would be better for me.) __ 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] KX2s
No need. Paid for a mic; will get a mic. (Wayne promised!) The KX2 is for my motorcycle anyways. Tnx info ! Mike VE9AA Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB -Original Message- From: D Remy [mailto:d...@dremy.com] Sent: February 17, 2022 9:29 PM To: Mike Smith VE9AA Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2s Try the Heil HMM iC. I am delighted with mine. Or, the Heil Proset K2 from Elecraft or Heil. David R. Hourdequin, PE Specialty Heavy Timber Engineer Hayesville, NC 28904 828-421-6216 > On Feb 17, 2022, at 20:23, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote: > > I got my shack-in-a-box KX2 last month (I did wait 8 or 9 weeks or > something.) No complaints..I knew there'd be a wait, but it shipped without > the microphone. (unbeknownst to me at the time) > > > > I've been told I'll get it when they get them. I know the webpage currently > says: > > > MH3, Hand Mic for KX2/KX3 > > Back ordered. ESD TBD > > > > > > so I don't think that's what's holding up your order. > > > > Good luck ! > > > > Mike VE9AA K1, KX2, KX3, K3 (2) > > > > Collect the whole set ! > > > > Mike, Coreen & Corey > > Keswick Ridge, NB > > > > __ > 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...@dremy.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] KX2s
I got my shack-in-a-box KX2 last month (I did wait 8 or 9 weeks or something.) No complaints..I knew there'd be a wait, but it shipped without the microphone. (unbeknownst to me at the time) I've been told I'll get it when they get them. I know the webpage currently says: MH3, Hand Mic for KX2/KX3 Back ordered. ESD TBD so I don't think that's what's holding up your order. Good luck ! Mike VE9AA K1, KX2, KX3, K3 (2) Collect the whole set ! Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB __ 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] PSK31 on KX3
I’ve had my KX3 for about 4 months now and it is a wonderful radio. I am almost exclusively a CW operator but I am a little bit curious about some of the digital modes, especially PSK31. My radio flawlessly communicates with my logging software (RumLogNG) using the ACC1 jack and my question is this - Will the ACC1 jack also work for PSK31, or is there more needed to interface the computer and radio for the digital modes? Also is there any recommendation for PSK31 software that runs on a Mac OS X computer (Catalina 10.15.7)? Are there any websites with useful information about using PSK31 on a KX3? (I know that the KX3 has a limited built-in PSK31 ability, but I haven’t played around with that at all, and I think that a computer display and keyboard would be better for me.) Thanks and 73, Paul - N8XMS __ 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] K2 scratchy noise on RX CW signals
I replaced the KDSP2 with a newly built KAF2 today and am happy to report the noise is gone. Not sure if the board swap had anything to do with it, but everything sounds great now and hope that continues. Thanks, -Andrew / NV1B .. On Wed, Feb 16, 2022 at 10:08 PM Andrew Moore wrote: > Hi Elecrafters - > > Today I took delivery of K2 #892 and very happy to have it in the shack > after selling my #4958, I think it was, years ago... if anyone has it I'd > like it back please). This #892 has a "static sounding" scratchy/raspy > noise on top of CW signals. It sounds similar to what you'd hear from an > oxidized audio frequency pot. The strength and presence of the noise is > proportional to the incoming CW signal strength. > > The rig is running from a clean, large high current capacity battery so > I'm sure the supply power is good. The noise occurs across multiple bands. > I get the sense it's something in the audio chain. The installed KDSP2 > digital audio filter has already been put in bypass mode and the scratchies > persist. > > Before I continue debugging I wanted to see if anyone had suggestions > about what components to target. > > Thanks, > -Andrew / NV1B > .. > > > __ 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] FS: Elecraft K3S
I am selling a K3S transceiver in excellent condition. It is equipped with the following: KAT3 ATUKPA3 100 Watt PAKDVR3 DVRKIO3BKXV3B6.0 kz, 2.8 khz, and 400 hz roofing filters I have the original box with inserts, manual, and power cord. It was back at the factory for the latest updates late 2021. $2295 plus shipping 73 Randy __ 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] 80-meter Antenna Fun
I think the DX window is 3.790 +/- . WA6VAB K3 Ray From: Richard Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2022 9:05 AM To: Elecraft Mailing List Subject: [Elecraft] 80-meter Antenna Fun I’m in the process of tuning a just-finished 80-meter “triangular loop.” So far, the early signs are encouraging. I will use this for SSB exclusively. Being “new” to 80, I don’t yet know the territory. The antenna has a narrow 2:1 bandwidth, and my main interest is DX. What would be a good center frequency for 80-meter SSB DX? Thanks. Richard — W4KBX __ 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 wa6...@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] 80-meter Antenna Fun
I’m in the process of tuning a just-finished 80-meter “triangular loop.” So far, the early signs are encouraging. I will use this for SSB exclusively. Being “new” to 80, I don’t yet know the territory. The antenna has a narrow 2:1 bandwidth, and my main interest is DX. What would be a good center frequency for 80-meter SSB DX? Thanks. Richard — W4KBX __ 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] KX2s
Thanks all, I must have missed the post from Wayne. Thank you all for the input, sounds like it's not just mic parts holding things up, everything is held up. No surprise with the way the world is today. I work in IT for a living and we are experiencing 8+ MONTH delays in getting servers/storage now so I think the delays are something we must all get used to until things recover. Thanks for the comments. I really didn't want to bug anyone at the factory with a "me too" question :) 73 James KI0KN On Thu, Feb 17, 2022 at 8:54 AM Tim N9PUZ wrote: > I believe that Wayne posted in the past week or so that there are still > some KX2 components that they have not received. > > Tim N9PUZ > > On Thu, Feb 17, 2022 at 9:35 AM Bill Frantz wrote: > >> If the MH3 is what’s delaying your radio, the KX2 is quite usable with >> its internal microphone. You could ask them to send it now and then have >> the microphone sent when it becomes available. >> >> 73 Bill AE6JV >> >> >> > On Feb 17, 2022, at 10:09, James Cizek wrote: >> > >> > But I noticed that the MH3 mic was out of stock with no estimated ship >> > date. I wondered if it was the mics holding up the "shack in a box" >> > deliveries or if the radio parts are still that far behind also. >> >> __ >> 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 tim.n9...@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] K2/100 with DSP/AutoTuner for sale
This is a listing for W6KLE, a local ham not on this list. He would like to sell his very nice K2/100 that was built by Don Wilhelm. It is 10m-80m with the auto tuner, DSP, and all the manuals. I have used this rig and it is in perfect working condition. He's asking $1400. Contact me off list for contact details. He is a motivated seller because he wants to buy my K3 :) Tim -- Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio __ 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] KX2s
I believe that Wayne posted in the past week or so that there are still some KX2 components that they have not received. Tim N9PUZ On Thu, Feb 17, 2022 at 9:35 AM Bill Frantz wrote: > If the MH3 is what’s delaying your radio, the KX2 is quite usable with its > internal microphone. You could ask them to send it now and then have the > microphone sent when it becomes available. > > 73 Bill AE6JV > > > > On Feb 17, 2022, at 10:09, James Cizek wrote: > > > > But I noticed that the MH3 mic was out of stock with no estimated ship > > date. I wondered if it was the mics holding up the "shack in a box" > > deliveries or if the radio parts are still that far behind also. > > __ > 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 tim.n9...@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] KX2s
If the MH3 is what’s delaying your radio, the KX2 is quite usable with its internal microphone. You could ask them to send it now and then have the microphone sent when it becomes available. 73 Bill AE6JV > On Feb 17, 2022, at 10:09, James Cizek wrote: > > But I noticed that the MH3 mic was out of stock with no estimated ship > date. I wondered if it was the mics holding up the "shack in a box" > deliveries or if the radio parts are still that far behind also. __ 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] KX2s
Hi all, In an effort to satisfy my "kid in a candy store" anxiousness without calling Elecraft and adding to the probably hundreds of calls they get saying "Where's my radio", I thought I'd inquire here first :) A friend and I ordered KX2s mid-December. At the time, the estimated ship date was 6 weeks. I know that Elecraft is probably having a heck of time getting parts just like everyone else in the world. But I noticed that the MH3 mic was out of stock with no estimated ship date. I wondered if it was the mics holding up the "shack in a box" deliveries or if the radio parts are still that far behind also. So, just a general question here, has anyone received a KX2 recently? Wondering if they are dribbling out of the factory or just plain stuck waiting for parts! Only 6 weeks of SOTA winter bonus points left so I am anxious to take my new toy to the mountains when it arrives :) Thanks 73 James KI0KN __ 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
