Re: [Elecraft] [K3] 440 Hz CW Pitch - Wow!
Yep, I saw that same post and tried lower tones the other day. For now I settled at 500 Hz, like the improvement (over my old 650) and may go lower. 73, Barry K6RM Sent from my iPad On Oct 31, 2013, at 6:43 AM, Joel Black w4...@charter.net wrote: I had been meaning to change the CW pitch on my K3 since I read about it on the reflector a while back. I finally changed it this morning from around 650 or 660 down to 440 Hz. All I can ask is, Why did I have it at 650 or 660 Hz and why did it take me so long to move it down?! I'm listening to a QSO between W5EIU and N4DCH and... Well, just wow! 73, Joel - W4JBB __ 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] KUSB users, please help.
If you are using the Elecraft KUSB USB-serial converter with Windows 7 and recent N1MM (12.9.1), please let me know. Using my Keyspan USA-19HS adapter (yes, latest drivers) I'm getting blue screen crashes on Windows 7. All N1MM settings are the same as I use OK under XP so I see the KUSB (different chipset) as a possible fix but I'd like to hear it's actually working for somebody before I order one. Thanks 73 Barry K6RM __ 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] KUSB with Windows7 and N1MM
Does anyone have experience with the subject combination? I just tried using a newly-purchased version of my trusty old Keyspan USA-19HS and it crashes Windows 7 (blue screen) when I try to TX with F1. Worked fine with XP. I'll order KUSB if I get OK reports here. TIA! 73, Barry, K6RM __ 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] KUSB with Windows7 and N1MM
Thanks, Gerald. Apparently the Keyspan uses a TI chipset and I did try their latest drivers. BTW, I have a K3 (connected via P3) on the serial cable. Barry K6RM On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 10:47 AM, Gerald Manthey kc6...@gmail.com wrote: I had the damnest time getting my K2 and usb converter to work. Check all params baud rates, com port #'s and nothing. Blue screen of death is usually caused by a wrong chip set. Update drivers make sure you are using FTDI chip set. This is my advise, but more info needed such as rig, brand converter, etc. Don W3FPR is very knowledgeable on this. Hope it helps 73's Gerald On Sep 22, 2012 9:41 AM, Barry Pfeil barrypf...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone have experience with the subject combination? I just tried using a newly-purchased version of my trusty old Keyspan USA-19HS and it crashes Windows 7 (blue screen) when I try to TX with F1. Worked fine with XP. I'll order KUSB if I get OK reports here. TIA! 73, Barry, K6RM __ 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] K3 - Multiple Serial Inputs?
I have been running multiple programs (K3 Utility, WSJT, N1MM, Digipan) that send PTT or other info to/from the K3 over the serial port (which I have connected via a Keyspan USB/serial adapter, if that matters). Only one program is running at any time so no problem. I'd like to be able to run some of these programs on different computers. How do I bridge the serial outputs? I don't believe the K3 knows which program it is talking to, so is it as simple as making a Y cable for the serial ports? Or do I need some other active device (and software?)? Thanks and 73, Barry K6RM __ 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] K3 KDVR Macros (was Best add on for K3)
AB1OD said I would be extremely interested in seeing what the CAT commands or N1MM macros look like if both banks are in use. I use the basic macro format shown here http://www.dseven.org/ar/n1mm-kdvr3courtesy of N6ML. I don't have access to Iain's mc file (that's the N1MM macros, for those unfamiliar with N1MM) at the moment so I don't know if it shows use of the second bank or not. If not, maybe be Iain has looked at the use of the second bank of memories? 73, Barry K6RM __ 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] K3 KDVR Macros (was Best add on for K3)
Sorry about the link. The following word got caught in it. Should be just http://www.dseven.org/ar/n1mm-kdvr3http://www.dseven.org/ar/n1mm-kdvr3courtesy 73, Barry AB1OD said I would be extremely interested in seeing what the CAT commands or N1MM macros look like if both banks are in use. I use the basic macro format shown here http://www.dseven.org/ar/n1mm-kdvr3courtesy of N6ML. I don't have access to Iain's mc file (that's the N1MM macros, for those unfamiliar with N1MM) at the moment so I don't know if it shows use of the second bank or not. If not, maybe be Iain has looked at the use of the second bank of memories? 73, Barry K6RM __ 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] Best add on for K3
Wayne AA5JJ, asked about favorite K3 add ons. My personal favorite added after initial purchase was/is the KDVR3 Digital Voice Keyer. It's the cat's meow if you are a phone contester. Messages can be activated by macros from your logging software and the best part is you eliminate the audio cable from the computer and also have zero concern about matching the message audio with the live mic audio. I know many who need more than four messages (the KDVR3 limit) and/or who spend a lot of time tweaking their computer-stored messages and I know that works to their benefit, but for KISS crowd (that includes me) I think the KDVR is great. It sounded like you meant internal add-ons, but if you include external equipment, the P3 has to be the first choice, IMHO. 73, Barry K6RM __ 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 at the Orlando ARRL Hamcation this weekend
I just left the Elecraft booth an hour or so ago and the K-Line (LOVE that name) did look great with the K3-P3-KPA500 combination bolted side-by-side. With the amp at 26 pounds in weight per Eric, I'd guess the whole station comes out well under 50 pounds . Of course you have to add a DC supply for the K3 but you might still get in under 50 lbs overall even with a KAT500R added. IMPRESSIVE!! I live in Silicon Valley not that far from Elecraft and that's USUALLY where I see Eric. But I'm in Florida visiting a relative so thought I would check out the Hamcation. Since Eric wasn't expecting to see me it was fun to see his little double-take when he did and admitted to wondering for a millisecond if he had REALLY just traveled 2500 miles :-) It's a pretty decent show - check it out if you can, 73, Barry K6RM __ 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] K3 APF - Turning it on
Hi Craig. Page 35 of the most recent manual has APF instructions. Also, searching the Elecraft web site for APF brings up exactly ONE entry, that being some release notes for the 4.22 Firmware here: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm I haven't tried APF since it was in it's earliest beta incarnation but these instructions sound right. 73, Barry K6RM __ 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] K3 - KDVR bug?
Well, that eliminates using the K3 with VOX in the manner I described for speaking the first (variable) part of a contest exchange and using the DVR for the second (fixed) part as in Sweepstakes. MY logic says that if the DVR can start while PTT is activated by the footswitch it should do the same when the PTT is activated by the VOX. I hate to suggest it, but maybe this could be one more option on the DVR operation? 73, Barry K6RM - Original Message From: Lyle Johnson k...@wavecable.com To: N2TK, Tony tony@verizon.net Cc: Barry Pfeil barrypf...@sbcglobal.net; Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, November 16, 2010 4:40:22 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR bug? VOX over-ride of the DVR was a specific design goal. 73, Lyle KK7P Tnx Lyle for the info. I am not saying this is a bug, but it would be nice if the KDVR wasn't interrupted if you break VOX while it is transmitting. __ 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] K3 - KDVR bug?
Recently installed the KDVR3 and still trying to figure it out. Two questions: 1. In setting up for the Sweepstakes contest, I want to use the microphone to speak the first part of my exchange, that is the other station's call and the number and precedence I am giving him, e.g., W1XYZ, you're number 123 Uniform and I want to use the KDVR for the rest, e.g., K6RM, 59, Sierra Charlie Victor. I've programmed the N1MM macros from N6ML's site http://www.dseven.org/ar/n1mm-kdvr3 to drive the K3 DVR and they work great when pushing the physical N1MM Function keys or clicking same on-screen. BUT, when using VOX, I've discovered that the message won't play if I try to start it (with the N1MM F-key or ENTER in ESM mode) while the PTT is still asserted from my earlier speaking. If I wait that fraction of a second until the VOX PTT drops (i.e., when I hear noise in the headset again) before I initiate the message, it plays fine. Switching to the footswitch instead of VOX, everything plays fine even if I keep the footswitch down while the DVR message is starting. Seems like the same logic in the K3 that allows that should also apply to the VOX PTT assertion, but apparently it does not? Is this expected behavior or maybe a bug or needed enhancement in the DVR? 2. I find that the playback level of the DVR is a function of the MIC GAIN setting when recording. In other words, changing the MIC gain during playback does NOT affect then playback level. However, the DVR evidently stores UNCOMPRESSED audio because the compression DOES vary directly with the COMP control during DVR playback. Again, is this normal/expected? With all due respect, I LOVE my K3, but I HATE having to experiment (or read this reflector) to learn things like this when it SHOULD be in the manual. Frankly, IMHO, the K3 manual stinks. Thanks es 73, Barry K6RM __ 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] K3 - KDVR bug?
Thanks, Lyle. Why can't the manual make a simple clear statement like that How long has the KDVR been around? Grumble, grumble...! 73, Barry K6RM - Original Message From: Lyle Johnson k...@wavecable.com To: Barry Pfeil barrypf...@sbcglobal.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Mon, November 15, 2010 6:22:41 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR bug? Yes. The DVR is after MIC GAIN and before filtering/processing, so it records based on the mic gain setting, and plays back to the system at that same exact level. 73, Lyle KK7P ...In other words, changing the MIC gain during playback does NOT affect then playback level. However, the DVR evidently stores UNCOMPRESSED audio because the compression DOES vary directly with the COMP control during DVR playback. Again, is this normal/expected? __ 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(?) APF feature description
I only pay attention to the Elecraft reflector intermittently but have noticed lots of postings about APF lately. Is this described anywhere on the Elecraft web site? I put APF in their search box and nothing comes back. Thanks es 73, Barry K6RM __ 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] New(?) APF feature description
Thanks, Gary. Finding Wayne's 24-October APF Progress report made ALL the difference. From the other traffic I thought I had missed some new general release feature. 73, Barry K6RM From: Gary Hvizdak garyhviz...@cfl.rr.com To: barrypf...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Sun, October 31, 2010 10:45:53 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] New(?) APF feature description Barry, Go to http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2010-October/date.html and search that page for APF. (It’s only been above the noise level for about a week.) 73, Gary KI4GGX K3 #2724 Barry Pfeil Sun Oct 31 13:20:10 EDT 2010 I only pay attention to the Elecraft reflector intermittently but have noticed lots of postings about APF lately. Is this described anywhere on the Elecraft web site? I put APF in their search box and nothing comes back. Thanks es 73, Barry K6RM __ 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 Mics
For my two HC4-equipped headsets I use very close to the same K3 settings that John, W1QS posted and I get similar results. But I don't understand TX Equalizer= flat with 6 dB boast. John, do you mean you boost all ranges by 6 dB? Or??? Thanks and 73, Barry K6RM __ 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] 6 meter beam - OT
Gary wrote: I find I have a place for a 6 meter beam. I don't have one but would like to make one if feasible. Does anyone know of good plans for a 6 meter beam that would be realistic to make? As someone else noted, G0KSC has a whole bunch of interesting designs on his web site but I especially like the basic OWA designs for their wide bandwidth and 50 ohm feedpoint with NO matching devices. I actually built this one http://www.g0ksc.co.uk/sc0604s.html by repurposing the parts of my old VHF TV antenna and it works like a charm! You can see a few details of it here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/k6rm/ under the DTV Special heading as well as the CM86 and Kings County Expedition headings. GL 73, Barry K6RM __ 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] K3: Howto install Beta firmware?
Hi Ruben. I recently did this for the first time (having only used the Production releases before) and found it difficult to find the instructions on the Elecraft website. I finally searched the site (using the built-in search function at the bottom left corner of the home page) for beta and found http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_beta_release_instructions.htm I never could find a link to this from the main site pages - maybe it's hidden on purpose? 73, Barry, K6RM __ 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] K3 Firmware Uploads
YMMV, but my Keyspan brand (Model USA-19HS) USB-Serial adapter handles the firmware downloads just fine. 73, Barry, K6RM __ 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] SPLIT mode reset on band change
In the year I have had my K3 I have used it mainly for contesting and hardly ever operated in split mode. Lately I have been chasing some DX and had more than my usual share of mistakes calling on the transmit frequency of the DX. I was just shaking my head at my own incompetence until it finally dawned on me that the K3 switches off the SPLIT mode every time I change bands. Can that function be turned off? 73, Barry K6RM __ 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] SPLIT mode reset on band change
Thanks, Wayne. Can one say enough good about a company where you can get an answer (from one of the founders!) in just six minutes? You guys are the greatest and I LOVE MY K3! 73, Barry K6RM From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Barry Pfeil barrypf...@sbcglobal.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:14:18 AM Subject: Re: SPLIT mode reset on band change Hi Barry, Set CONFIG:SPLT SV to YES. This preserves the on/off states of SPLT, RIT, and XIT on band change. Wayne N6KR On Oct 15, 2009, at 9:08 AM, Barry Pfeil wrote: In the year I have had my K3 I have used it mainly for contesting and hardly ever operated in split mode. Lately I have been chasing some DX and had more than my usual share of mistakes calling on the transmit frequency of the DX. I was just shaking my head at my own incompetence until it finally dawned on me that the K3 switches off the SPLIT mode every time I change bands. Can that function be turned off? 73, Barry K6RM __ 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] K3 - KDVR
Hi Fred. The answers to your questions are mostly yes. Read the following
from Iain in response to my query on the NCCC reflector. I'm sure Iain would
answer more specifics if you need them.
73, Barry, K6RM
- Forwarded Message
From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML a...@dseven.org
To: Barry Pfeil barrypf...@sbcglobal.net
Cc: NCCC Reflector n...@contesting.com
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 2:05:35 PM
Subject: Re: KDVR
Hi Barry,
Yes, I was using the KDVR3 for voice keying - really I only used it
for my CQ(s). N1MM doesn't explicitly support use of the KDVR3, but it
does allow you to send arbitrary commands to the K3, so I use the
commands that emulate pressing the M1-M4 buttons. I was pleasantly
surprised yesterday when I instinctively hit the Escape key to
interrupt my CQ when I thought I heard someone calling, and it
actually worked! I'm really not sure why it works - there may be some
hidden magic that sends a stop command to the K3 on hitting Escape. I
have yet to inquire about that.
Anyway, here are the messages I use for this... theoretically this
should work for SO2R, but I haven't really tested that thoroughly (I
only have one K3 at home)...
F1 CQ,{CATA1ASC K31;SWT21;}{CATA2ASC K31;SWT21;}
F2 Exch,{CATA1ASC K31;SWT31;}{CATA2ASC K31;SWT31;}
F3 Thanks!,{CATA1ASC K31;SWT35;}{CATA2ASC K31;SWT35;}
F4 {MYCALL},{CATA1ASC K31;SWT39;}{CATA2ASC K31;SWT39;}
The main benefit of this is that it avoids all of the hassles of
getting the audio routed through the computer working right and
sounding decent - instead you just plug your headset (or fav mic)
straight into the radio and go. Message recording is done with the
buttons on the radio. Listeners should be unable to distinguish
recorded vs live audio, other than by the repetition.
A possible down-side is that N1MM doesn't know when the playback of a
message ends - in fact it doesn't even know that a message is being
played. Things like repeating (or, worse, dueling) CQs could be a bit
tricky.
For something quick and easy, it works quite well...
~Iain / N6ML
On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 1:48 PM, Barry Pfeilbarrypf...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Hi Iain. I believe it was in your NAQP soapbox comments where I saw
something about having N1MM interfaced to the K3/KDVR. If not, trash this
and let me know.
If so, I was wondering how you were using the DVR. Since I don't have the
KDVR option and N1MM allows one to record messages on the same computer it's
running on, I have always used that method. But I can see where recording
the messages inside the K3 might have some advantages. Is that what you
were using the KDVR for and, if so, what are the pros and cons of this
method?
TNX es 73,
Barry K6RM
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR
It's just a matter of what you are used to, Brett. Most contesters I know like
to do as much from the keyboard as possible and would rather not reach over and
hit buttons on the radio.
73, Barry, K6RM
From: Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com
To: Barry Pfeil barrypf...@sbcglobal.net
Cc: Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net; Elecraft Reflector
elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 10:30:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR
What makes this easier than just using the radio? Seems to me that
its just as easy to press M1 as F1... Also now that VOX can now stop
tx of a DVR message stopping it is as simple as pressing nearly any
button or beginning a transmission. Heck ESC would probably also work
if you initiated w/ M1 if it works when you press F1.
BTH
On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 9:05 AM, Barry Pfeil barrypf...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Hi Fred. The answers to your questions are mostly yes. Read the following
from Iain in response to my query on the NCCC reflector. I'm sure Iain would
answer more specifics if you need them.
73, Barry, K6RM
- Forwarded Message
From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML a...@dseven.org
To: Barry Pfeil barrypf...@sbcglobal.net
Cc: NCCC Reflector n...@contesting.com
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 2:05:35 PM
Subject: Re: KDVR
Hi Barry,
Yes, I was using the KDVR3 for voice keying - really I only used it
for my CQ(s). N1MM doesn't explicitly support use of the KDVR3, but it
does allow you to send arbitrary commands to the K3, so I use the
commands that emulate pressing the M1-M4 buttons. I was pleasantly
surprised yesterday when I instinctively hit the Escape key to
interrupt my CQ when I thought I heard someone calling, and it
actually worked! I'm really not sure why it works - there may be some
hidden magic that sends a stop command to the K3 on hitting Escape. I
have yet to inquire about that.
Anyway, here are the messages I use for this... theoretically this
should work for SO2R, but I haven't really tested that thoroughly (I
only have one K3 at home)...
F1 CQ,{CATA1ASC K31;SWT21;}{CATA2ASC K31;SWT21;}
F2 Exch,{CATA1ASC K31;SWT31;}{CATA2ASC K31;SWT31;}
F3 Thanks!,{CATA1ASC K31;SWT35;}{CATA2ASC K31;SWT35;}
F4 {MYCALL},{CATA1ASC K31;SWT39;}{CATA2ASC K31;SWT39;}
The main benefit of this is that it avoids all of the hassles of
getting the audio routed through the computer working right and
sounding decent - instead you just plug your headset (or fav mic)
straight into the radio and go. Message recording is done with the
buttons on the radio. Listeners should be unable to distinguish
recorded vs live audio, other than by the repetition.
A possible down-side is that N1MM doesn't know when the playback of a
message ends - in fact it doesn't even know that a message is being
played. Things like repeating (or, worse, dueling) CQs could be a bit
tricky.
For something quick and easy, it works quite well...
~Iain / N6ML
On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 1:48 PM, Barry Pfeilbarrypf...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Hi Iain. I believe it was in your NAQP soapbox comments where I saw
something about having N1MM interfaced to the K3/KDVR. If not, trash this
and let me know.
If so, I was wondering how you were using the DVR. Since I don't have the
KDVR option and N1MM allows one to record messages on the same computer it's
running on, I have always used that method. But I can see where recording
the messages inside the K3 might have some advantages. Is that what you
were using the KDVR for and, if so, what are the pros and cons of this
method?
TNX es 73,
Barry K6RM
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Re: [Elecraft] Operating my K3
I've been there and done that, Larry. It happened when I tried to help someone set up in one of the digital modes during Field Day. We were using the speaker on the radio and the built-in microphone on the laptop computer we were using was feeding the audio to the decoder program in HRD! Crazy, but true. 73, Barry, K6RM From: telegrap...@att.net telegrap...@att.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 4:34:32 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Operating my K3 Been readin the mail about a variety of things associated with the K3. It turly must be a wonder machine. Mine is SN 763 and it must have some built in capabilities that i don't know about. Everyone along with the book says that to run souncard related programs you should attach a cable from the line in and line out to the soundcard related jacks. Well i'm telling you that must not be necessary. And i don't know why. All i have hooked to my K3 is the RS-232 cable that goes to the PC for control and talking to the radio. I'm using HRD for kicks. Nothing connected to the Line out/Line in jacks at all. Nothing from the speaker out nor phones out jacks. And yet, i still see good displays when running the DM780 program. I can copy PSK, RTTY and CW if i want. Why? How is this working unless it's going thru the RS-232 cable? I'm not doing any transmitting yet on the digital modes but this is not supposed to happen from the way i understand it. There must be some magic here that i don't understand. Any suggestions other than to get analyzed? Larry W0OGH __ 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] K3: Configuring N1MM to send CW
VE3KI's explanation is absolutely correct, but I would add a CAUTION that once you have this arrangement set up, be careful to boot your computer and N1MM BEFORE turning on your K3 or at least before enabling transmit. This is because some of the start-up processes seem to key the radio when you wouldn't want it to be keyed. I'm using a USB-to-Serial converter and that may makes things worse (or better?). 73, Barry, K6RM__ 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] K3 - Wild Fan Action
Ken, there IS a way to turn the fans on constantly. It's normally just used for checking the fans during the construction process. Hold MENU to go to the CONFIG mode, turn VFO B to KPA3, then rotate VFO A from Norm to FN1, FN2, etc, depending on which fan speed you like. then tap MENU to leave CONFIG mode. I tried transmitting (CW) with it set this way and it seems normal. 73, Barry, K6RM___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Apologies Re: K3 - Wild Fan Action
Exactly, Ken. Many apologies. Somehow I just read the original question posting and scrolled up so fast I missed your reply. How embarrassing! Anyway, hope you both enjoy your K3s as much as I do mine! 73, Barry, K6RM --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Ken Wagner K3IU kenk...@cox.net wrote: From: Ken Wagner K3IU kenk...@cox.net Subject: Re: K3 - Wild Fan Action To: barrypf...@sbcglobal.net Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 9:45 AM Hi Barry... I think that is what I said in my email. 73, Ken K3IU Barry Pfeil wrote: Ken, there IS a way to turn the fans on constantly. It's normally just used for checking the fans during the construction process. Hold MENU to go to the CONFIG mode, turn VFO B to KPA3, then rotate VFO A from Norm to FN1, FN2, etc, depending on which fan speed you like. then tap MENU to leave CONFIG mode. I tried transmitting (CW) with it set this way and it seems normal. 73, Barry, K6RM___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: easy source of static dissipating work mat?
I bought a 3M Field Service kit (model # 8501) like this but I think I paid quite a bit less via Digi-Key(?): http://www.newark.com/jsp/displayProduct.jsp?sku=46F7444CMP=KNC-G1676HBX_OU=50HBX_PK=3M+8501 Yes, the 3M version is twice the price of the one from Radio Shack but not having any way of knowing whether the RS version is just cheap red vinyl from China, 73, Barry, K6RM___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] FLx GN at Maximum
Is it unusual or does it cause any problem to have a filter gain setting at it's max value? Is that gain occurring in the IF DSP or elsewhere? Following the procedure below I ended up with the gain for my 400 Hz roofing filter set at the maximum 8 dB setting. I used the Elecraft XG1 (set at 50 microvolts output level) direct into the K3 (sn 1774) which was in CW mode and set initially to the 7040 kHz nominal frequency of the XG1. I then used the CWT and SPOT controls to tune more accurately, showing the oscillator to be about a 0.1 kHz low. At the stock 2.7 kHz roofing filter width the AFV indicated 1248. With the 1.8 kHz roofer it showed 1275 and initially the 400 Hz filter showed around 1130(?) with the FL3 GN set at 2 dB per the typical mentioned in the manual. But using the AFV indicator, I ended up increasing the FL3 GN to 8 dB, it's maximum setting. This brought the AFV indication for the 400 Hz filter up to 1250. Switching between the filters and just listening, the signal levels do sound exactly the same. In the analog world, I'm sometimes concerned about calibration controls set at their extremes but maybe it is an non-issue here? Thanks, Barry, K6RM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] No On/Off for COMP EQ?
Thanks, Lyle. Well, in that case, could I respectfully ask if such functions could be added to the list of wanted improvements? As a minimum I'd like to be able to program a button (e.g., PF2) to toggle the EQ on and off. I can live with turning one knob to disable the COMP but the EQ is obviously much more difficult to disable or restore. Anybody else out there agree? Thanks, Barry, K6RM --- On Fri, 11/7/08, Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] No On/Off for COMP EQ? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, November 7, 2008, 9:00 PM As far as I can tell, there appears to be no ON/OFF function (button, menu, etc.) for the compression and equalization on the K3 other than returning the respective controls to zero settings. Is that true?. Correct. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] No On/Off for COMP EQ?
As far as I can tell, there appears to be no ON/OFF function (button, menu, etc.) for the compression and equalization on the K3 other than returning the respective controls to zero settings. Is that true?. 73, Barry, K6RM___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 What mics are proplr using for SSB?
Someone asked about adapter for BM-10. Save your money! You don't need an adapter if you plug into the rear panel. The mono plug goes in the MIC MONO jack and the stereo plug (with ring between tip and sleeve) goes in the PHONES STEREO jack. Set the appropriate MIC menu selection. I have one with the HC4 element and it works great. Barry, K6RM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: Spkrs/Phones switch - cool undocumented(?) feature
I really like being able to plug my Heil headset into the K3 rear panel with no adapters, etc. BUT, when I want to listen via the speaker, I find it inconvenient to go through a menu change or to have to reach around the back of the radio to unplug the phones . I'm still exploring this rig and just discovered that I could program one of the PF switches to access the SPKR+PH menu item to turn the speaker on and off even with phones still plugged in. I expected that when I did so I would have to hold PF1 and then rotate the VFO A knob each time but that still seemed better than reaching around the back of the radio. So I programmed the PF1 as mentioned above and was happily surprised to find that when I hold the PF1 switch it actually TOGGLES between the two options (Spkrs on/off ) EXACTLY like you would want it to! Very cool. Still loving (and discovering) this radio! 73, Barry, K6RM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: PSK D ASCII mode
The owners manual (Rev D1) that came with my SN1774 K3 says, on page 31, that ...PSK D lets you transmit via FSK IN, ASCII, or the keyer paddle. I take this to mean I don't really need a transmit audio connection from the computer my PSK31 software runs on to the K3. Apparently the transmit data would travel over the same RS232 interface I've implemented for my contesting software and the K3 would create the PSK warble internally. Very cool, BUT, everything I read in the reflector archives talks about audio, not ASCII, interfaces for transmit on data modes. Is this ASCII feature implemented in the K3? Do the PSK programs now have such an option implemented? My hands-on PSK experience is dated and with Digipan only. Thanks es 73, Barry, K6RM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 - interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software
After a bit of frustration with poor documentation, I've got my laptop connected to my new K3 using the Elecraft KUSB USB to Serial Adapter. I was pleased to find a K3 option in the N1MM Configurer but I have a few questions. ESCape key - In the configurer, N1MM says that ESC will not interrupt CW keying via the radio communications port. But I'm using the DTR line on the single RS232 interface for keying and ESC seems to instantly stop any F key-initiated sending. Am I missing something? Stop bits - I apologize for my naivete on this, but N1MM sets the stop bits at 2 while also noting that Elecraft recommends 1 stop bit. Anybody know why? Should I change it to 1 stop bit? It works fine as is (2 stop bits) so I'm basically in the if it ain't broke, don't fix it mode. Speed - N1MM sets the speed at 4800 baud and also notes that Elecraft recommends 4800-38,400 baud. The Elecraft KUSB adapter set itself initially at 9600 baud. Any insights here? Again, I'm in don't fix it... mode Thanks, Barry, K6RM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 SN 1774 makes it's first contact
Well, strictly speaking, I made the contact USING the K3 and it was an interesting QSO at that. On 20 meter CW, using 50 watts to a G5RV pointing exactly the wrong way, I answered a CQ from JA1NUT. Shin came back and gave me a 559 (not bad from California at 2026Z) and immediately asked me if I was the same K6RM that he had QSO's with many times in the '90s. I had to tell him that Martin, the original holder of K6RM, was an SK since around 2005 and we then briefly chatted about times gone by until band conditions deteriorated. Now that I've christened the radio I'm studying/trying the great array of features. My only disappointment so far is probably the result of my own doing. There's a slight light leak around the buttons near the right side of the LCD and I'm thinking that when I was jockeying everything around to fit the FP board into the metal FP I probably knocked that little foam light blocker out of position. For now I'm trying to get used to it because I don't relish the idea of removing and reassembling the FP. All in all, I continue to be a VERY HAPPY Elecraft customer. Thanks to Eric, Wayne, and all the rest of the Elecraft crew! 73, Barry, K6RM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 dust cover
Since I have to wait a few months more for the actual RADIO, I thought having a nice dust cover for it (I could put over an empty box?) would make me feel a LITTLE better while I'm waiting. It (the cover, not the radio) came today and is quite nice. If you want info (Rose does NOT have a web site) email one of the addresses below and she'll send pix, etc.: Rose Kopp - N7HKW [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73, Barry, K6RM K3 Owner-to-be ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
