[Elecraft] Rig control error with K3S and WSJT-X on 30 meters
Over a period of time I've noticed an occasional error when transmitting FT8 on 30 meters with my K3S using WSJT-X. A couple of seconds into a transmit cycle, WSJT-X will display a "Rig control error" box, and I start hearing the rig's modulated audio output on its own speaker. This only happens on 30 meters, and not 100% of the time. Over the past day, I've done FT8 QSOs normally on various bands, but when I tried 30 meters tonight I experienced the above error several times in a row. It's occurred over time using various versions of WSJT-X. The computer is a Mac running Catalina. I tried going into WSJT-X preferences and changing Radio > Split Operation from "Rig" to "Fake It," but the error persisted. I can try changing around various parts of the setup (using a Windows PC, for example), but first was curious if anyone has seen a band-specific error like this. Thanks, Frank K6FOD __ 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] Diversity speaker set for sale
On 4/18/2022 12:06 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: Well, I did have a problem with my Hafler DH-220 providing enough current to my 2 Ω Magneplanars for the O-Daiko drum (biggest taiko drum). Had to turn it down. But that kind of bass is unlikely to be a problem with communications audio. And my son has the Maggies now, plus I’m currently replacing the power supply in the Hafler. Exactly my point. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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] Interference on 17M
Potentially a solar panel. Any new installations nearby? Does it go away after sunset? I have an S9 noise signal on about 14036 with spurs on either side coming from a new solar installation about 200 yards away. Broad but very stable. Makes that section of the band tough to use. I think it’s Solar Edge but haven’t confirmed it. QTH is Northern California. 73, Brian, K0DTJ > On Apr 18, 2022, at 07:30, Ron Bell via Elecraft > wrote: > > Does anyone know the source of interference in 17M, starts at 18.138, peaks > 18.147 and second peak at 18.158, sounds like very rapid buzz or popping > sound? Makes upper 30 Khz of 17M useless. Over the Horizon radar? > > > > Happy international amateur radio day. > > > > > > Ron > > AF1Q / DA1YS > > > > __ > 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 huntin...@coastside.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] K3 auto transmit - W7RIP
Rip, Try this from the K3S errata of the owner's manual from back in 2016. Then you don't have to mess with Window's settings. PTT/KEY USE WITH THE USB PORT IMPROVED: Some PC applications can control PTT and KEY at the K3S via the RTS/DTR signals of the USB port. However, use of these signals may also allow the PC's USB port initialization to unexpectedly activate transmit at the K3S. This can happen if the computer is turned on after the K3S, or if the USB cable is not connected. There is now a "Safe" mode (the default) which disables PTT-KEY transmit until the K3S receives a command via USB, such as a read of the rig's VFO frequency. To turn on safe mode on/off, go into CONFIG:PTT-KEY and tap '1' to select "USB SAFE" or "UNSAFE". Exit the menu and turn the K3S off/on. Applications that use PTTKEY via USB but never send commands may require "UNSAFE" mode. In this case, unwanted transmit can be avoided by turning the PC on before the K3S. This should also apply to the K3 as it was part of a firmware update. I don't remember which one. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Rip R Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 18:51 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 auto transmit - W7RIP Thanks for the help W0VTT, AB7E, & K6MKF. I tried each advice as I received it and thought I had it fixed until today. I had been switching out antenna feeds when the rig transmitted as before. I think the changes in the PC (Win 10 device mgr) that Mike W0VTT suggested may be the ultimate solution; we'll see. Thanks again guys for taking the time to help me out on this. 73s Rip W7RIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmailman.qth.net%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Felecraftdata=04%7C01%7C%7C691a7425b14640ac4b5808da218e2172%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637859191569830792%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000sdata=AO9IFRzwLjw1DFk3X2Pk3h%2BF4L%2BpDILwIScsi1mRuOA%3Dreserved=0 Help: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmailman.qth.net%2Fmmfaq.htmdata=04%7C01%7C%7C691a7425b14640ac4b5808da218e2172%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637859191569830792%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000sdata=S4bv3hXLokFzvsY5wN8OKj2tCLuBDcetj%2FIoGcFX%2BuE%3Dreserved=0 Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qsl.net%2Fdata=04%7C01%7C%7C691a7425b14640ac4b5808da218e2172%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637859191569830792%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000sdata=pVsZ1ZqWMe1H3TgcbziL%2FI8rp%2BNHKVtEr8lMHSRKlfc%3Dreserved=0 Please help support this email list: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qsl.net%2Fdonate.htmldata=04%7C01%7C%7C691a7425b14640ac4b5808da218e2172%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637859191569830792%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000sdata=4zvYg%2BPbLAG8UHaTJPs7SScuMZkJwa9oKBg160mn6uE%3Dreserved=0 Message delivered to markmus...@outlook.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] Interference on 17M
Ron,I haven't noticed the interference here. I will take notice next time in front of rig and report back. 73, John/K8AZT On Monday, April 18, 2022, 10:30:53 AM EDT, Ron Bell via Elecraft wrote: Does anyone know the source of interference in 17M, starts at 18.138, peaks 18.147 and second peak at 18.158, sounds like very rapid buzz or popping sound? Makes upper 30 Khz of 17M useless. Over the Horizon radar? Happy international amateur radio day. Ron AF1Q / DA1YS __ 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 k8...@arrl.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] K3 auto transmit - W7RIP
Thanks for the help W0VTT, AB7E, & K6MKF. I tried each advice as I received it and thought I had it fixed until today. I had been switching out antenna feeds when the rig transmitted as before. I think the changes in the PC (Win 10 device mgr) that Mike W0VTT suggested may be the ultimate solution; we'll see. Thanks again guys for taking the time to help me out on this. 73s Rip W7RIP __ 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] Diversity speaker set for sale
Speakers are spoken for, thanks for the offers. Steve kz1x __ 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] Diversity speaker set for sale
> On Apr 18, 2022, at 11:45 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > > FALSE! Impedance matching has not been practiced in audio for at least 60 > years -- it dates to the days of vacuum tube output stages. There's nothing > wrong with using 2 ohm speakers with gear rated 4-8 ohms -- indeed, they will > play a bit louder for the same volume setting! Well, I did have a problem with my Hafler DH-220 providing enough current to my 2 Ω Magneplanars for the O-Daiko drum (biggest taiko drum). Had to turn it down. But that kind of bass is unlikely to be a problem with communications audio. And my son has the Maggies now, plus I’m currently replacing the power supply in the Hafler. These drums: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7HL5wYqAbU wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) __ 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] Diversity speaker set for sale
On 2022-04-18 11:45, Jim Brown wrote: On 4/18/2022 11:21 AM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: Many found at hamfests are 2 ohm speakers while amateur receivers and transceivers for the last 60 years have required 4-8 ohm speakers. FALSE! Impedance matching has not been practiced in audio for at least 60 years -- it dates to the days of vacuum tube output stages. There's nothing wrong with using 2 ohm speakers with gear rated 4-8 ohms -- indeed, they will play a bit louder for the same volume setting! *** In fact, I seem to remember a feature of good audio amps - "damping factor". It's basically a measure of how low-low-low - much lower than the speaker impedance - the output impedance of the amp is. A good damping factor helps control inertia effects in the speaker cone - helps give you "tight bass". - Jerry KF6VB __ 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] Diversity speaker set for sale
On 4/18/2022 11:21 AM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: Many found at hamfests are 2 ohm speakers while amateur receivers and transceivers for the last 60 years have required 4-8 ohm speakers. FALSE! Impedance matching has not been practiced in audio for at least 60 years -- it dates to the days of vacuum tube output stages. There's nothing wrong with using 2 ohm speakers with gear rated 4-8 ohms -- indeed, they will play a bit louder for the same volume setting! There is usually a marking on the magnet face indicating the impedance. While I've modified several 2-ohm units to a higher impedance, it's more fun to watch the expression of the flea-market guys as you pull out a Phillips screwdriver and open case after case looking for 4 and 8 ohm ones. All of this is totally un-necessary. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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] Diversity speaker set for sale
Everything Steve says about the Motorola HSN speakers is true with the following caution: Many found at hamfests are 2 ohm speakers while amateur receivers and transceivers for the last 60 years have required 4-8 ohm speakers. There is usually a marking on the magnet face indicating the impedance. While I've modified several 2-ohm units to a higher impedance, it's more fun to watch the expression of the flea-market guys as you pull out a Phillips screwdriver and open case after case looking for 4 and 8 ohm ones. 73, Kent K9ZTV On 4/18/2022 12:29 PM, inventor61 wrote: For Sale: matching pair of Motorola HSN6003B external speakers for K3 with diversity mode. These are the version of the classic Motorola communications speaker, designed for use on police motorcycles. Besides being waterproof, they have superior acoustic characteristics ... __ 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] Diversity speaker set for sale
For Sale: matching pair of Motorola HSN6003B external speakers for K3 with diversity mode. These are the version of the classic Motorola communications speaker, designed for use on police motorcycles. Besides being waterproof, which isn't a real need for use with the K3, they have superior acoustic characteristics, as well as a top-mounted cutoff switch and the superb factory mounting bracket. These two were purchased new, and then wired such that they connect via a standard 1/8" stereo splitter adapter (which I will include). Used them on my K3 in a smoke and pet free environment, until I had to re-do the shack and there was nowhere to place them. Plug-n-play for the new happy owner. $50 for the complete setup plus shipping, which I am guessing would be ~$17 USPS Priority Mail. Steve kz1x __ 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] Interference on 17M
Does anyone know the source of interference in 17M, starts at 18.138, peaks 18.147 and second peak at 18.158, sounds like very rapid buzz or popping sound? Makes upper 30 Khz of 17M useless. Over the Horizon radar? Happy international amateur radio day. Ron AF1Q / DA1YS __ 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] Elecraft CW Net Report
On Mon 18 Apr kevin wrote: > Conditions were worse than I had expected. Weaker signals, higher > noise, with moderate QSB. Everyone on twenty meters mentioned snow, > either actively falling or in the forecast. I have ferns pushing > through corn snow with bedraggled daffodils crushed flat to the ground. > The hummingbirds are guarding their feeder. Forty meters had more noise > with no signals. The sun is not being helpful. The difference an ocean makes... We (at almost 52 degrees North in IO80) have had temperatures over 20C in the last few days. Propagation has been variable, though. I did manage a fair number of SOTA chases over the weekend, but there have been a few radio black-outs thanks to solar flares in the last few days. There was one reported at around 2330Z yesterday, which is presumably the one that wiped out the 40 metre Net. There's been another reported at 0748Z this morning... -- 73, Rick, M0LEP (KX3 #3281) __ 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] Elecraft T1 Tuner Issue
Some additional information * the firmware version is 1.07, not 1.7 * The yellow LED is flashing in groups of 4 with a period of about 1 second, and a small (<1s) delay before the next group of 4. * The unit doesn't power off. * This is with a new battery. Other than this, it all seems to be working. Any ideas? Many thanks! On 17/04/2022 15:47, Paul Jewell wrote: Good afternoon, I have a Elecraft T1 tuner which I used last summer, but have had it stored away for several months. Today I have been trying to use it again with my KX3, but I am having an issue which I can't resolve. The yellow LED is flashing continuously, as it would when selecting or deselecting the tuner. In fact, tapping the BYP button without first tapping the PWR button does exactly that - the tuner is toggled between in-circuit and bypass, as demonstrated by the yellow and green LEDs. The info function seems to work as expected as well. The other issue - the unit doesn't seem to turn itself off - If I leave it with the battery in, the yellow LED continues to flash seemingly indefinitely. I don't remember this behaviour last time I used it, and looking in the handbook seems to suggest it isn't the normal behaviour. Can any of you give me any advice about this issue? According to the sticker on the processor, I am running firmware 1.7 1.07. Many thanks! Best regards, Paul __ 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 p...@teulu.org __ 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
