[Elecraft] K2 Side tone not working
The side tone on my K2 (sn 537) has stopped working... not a peep. Also, the spot function is not audible.I have checked the "St L" (set at 50) and run it all the way up... no side tone. CW is operating properly, internal keyer or externally. Does anyone recognize this problem, or do I just go in and check voltage levels? Thanks, and 73 Dave K2YG __ 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] P3 vs Sub RX
I worked K1N on RTTY using my K3 using the sub rx to find "holes". No P3, although a may get one. The method I use is to run a second MMTTY window fed by the sub rx output on the audio right channel, an easy set up in MMTTY. While it only gives a 3 or 4 khz spectrum, it is helpful, so I was able to find that "hole". Oh, yeah, I was running one watt, so there was a hole. So I guess I vote for the sub rx first. Dave, K2YG On 3/10/2015 7:31 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 10 Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 12:26:24 -0600 From: "Don Butler" To: "'Nick - VE3EY'", "'Rick WA6NHC'" Cc: 'Elecraft' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (Mini)P3 v SubRX Message-ID:<01d05b5f$b756e390$2604aab0$@comcast.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I find both the K3 subreceiver and P3 very helpful in cracking DX pileups. Without the subreceiver it's really not that big of a deal to toggle back and forth between VFOs to monitor the pileup, but it's still much better when the subreceiver is available and turned on with a wide filter setting. I find myself "watching" the pileup much more than "listening" to it nowadays, so I'd definitely pick the panapter first if I had to choose one option only. I posted a link to a similar video a few weeks ago, but this 10 minute video is different and shows how I was able to continuously find K1N's listening frequency while he was working a 20+ KC wide pileup and when he started getting louder to me I fired up my amp and worked him with just a few calls. Take a Look: https://vimeo.com/119076467/settings Don, N5LZ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Nick - VE3EY Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 10:46 AM To: Rick WA6NHC Cc: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (Mini)P3 v SubRX // When I'm not traveling, I DX (sometimes I*am* the DX). On this topic, maybe I can hijack the thread but it still pertains the P3 functionality. I also occasionally travel down to Caribbean and operate CQ WW from places. I would love to have the pan-adapter handy when faced with pileups. Here are some possible benefits: - You have a visual picture of how large your pile is and it makes it easier to steer clear from congested areas. - You have a visual picture of your own TX FQ. You will know soon enough once lids start causing trouble on your TX frequency so that evasive actions can be taken. - Sometimes there is another pileup going on below or above your frequency. If the callers trying to work someone else overlap with your own,your rate takes a dive as you find yourself answering folks who are actually not calling you. In my case, P3 is too big (volume-wise) and there is no space to fit it in carry on suitcase along with K3, PSU, Cables, Laptop, Keyer etc. By looking at parts list from P3 manual, perhaps we can significantly shrink the depth of the unit by making the Top, Bottom and Side panels (E100362, E100363, and E100361) shorter if Elecraft would be willing to manufacture and provide such kit. We always have an option to use the hacksaw but it would not look pretty:-) 73, Nick ve3ey On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 9:59 PM, Rick WA6NHC wrote: >You're preachin to da choir son. Fine job though. > >K1N was awful for DQRM, lids and untrained idiots. 3G0ZC the next >week wasn't quite as bad, nor as rare. E30FB is rough here on the >West Coast due to lack of signal strength, conditions and the same >crowds. You can't hear, what isn't there. > >I see that problem cause as twofold: Lack of noobs seeking an Elmer >for proper training NOT covered adequately in the classes or tests; >Lack of folks willing to become an Elmer to guide the newcomers. >That's WAY off topic for here. > >Putting in perspective and back on topic; the P3 was almost totally >useless for K1N, except to watch and measure the height and width of >the pileup (there WERE no holes to utilize in that pack). What you >said is very true, the subreceiver helped, about as much because of >the reasons you stated too. Together however, is still a deadly >combination, by watching the (group of) signal(s) on the P3 that the >DX is working, quickly tuning the receiver to the most likely being >worked and confirming by ear, they allowed me to gain 13 Q's with K1N >on a low dipole and some power (it's all in the DX pattern >recognition, if they're not purposely avoiding a pattern). The other >operating style was simply work the edges of the pileup, don't be in the middle. > >P3 and KRX3 in 'normal' DX collecting... fish:barrel. They are the >sole reason I have 250 'entities' in the log over the last couple >years. When I'm not traveling, I DX (sometimes I*am* the DX). Oh >yes, the KPA500 helps, a LOT since I'm on a sole dipole. > >I don't see things improving in the ranks, so anyone looking at the >purchase of the K Line should simply keep the budget open ended and >collect everything as they can. P3 first (plan on the SVGA card
[Elecraft] K3 Switch feedback tones
Is there any way to control the loudness of the K3 switch feedback tones, not just turn them on or off? Dave, K2YG __ 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 Digest, Vol 117, Issue 19 Interfaces for K2
For about a decade or more, I have been using a homebrew interface between my K2 and laptop that consists of three wires wrapped together and terminating at the mic connection, with transmit audio and ptt to the appropriate mic connector pins, and RX audio coming thru an unused pin (I think an up down pin or another not usually needed) with a rather easy mod involving the internal mic jumper plug, and one short wire to an audio source near the audio volume control on the K2. The only additional parts needed are a very simple pull down transistor circuit in the ptt circuit and an 600/600 ohm isolation transformer with two rf bypass caps, and a simple two resistor transmit audio level pad. This "interface" costs less than $15 and a few hours work. With this set up, I have worked over 260 rtty countries at 5 or fewer watts with my K2 and MMTTY, RITTY (by K6STI-no longer supported) and N1MM sofytware. There is absolutely no need for any fancy interfaces, but of course you must be willing to disconnect your interface from the K2 mic connector if you want to work SSB. 73. Dave, K2YG On 1/14/2014 12:00 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 4 Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 09:07:09 -0500 From: Don Wilhelm To: Vince Santis,elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 and Ten Tec USB digital interface Message-ID:<52d5448d.2030...@embarqmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Vince, I can't say for certain because there is very little information on the website - no schematic or wiring information. Any interface that provides audio in and out and keying can be made to work. One thing for certain is that you would have to make an adapter(s) for the audio in and out and keying to connect to the K2 mic jack, headphone jack and key jack (although PTT could be applied through the mic jack). 73, Don W3FPR On 1/14/2014 7:32 AM, Vince Santis wrote: >Can the TT digital interface be used with the K2? > >Thanks, >Vince Santis, N1VS > __ 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] # 5607 first contact QRP!
QRP works! Bottom line is that if you want a lot of DX contacts, you need at least a dipole. With a K2 built in '99, a dipole and a tribander (bad qrp word) K2YG has worked 261 countries at 5 watts on rtty and 108 with 1 watt. Many of these are on 40, 17 and 12 meters with only the dipole, such as VQ9 on 40 with 5w and VU on 12 with one watt. CW is even easier, but SSB is tougher. So, throw up a wire with open feed if possible, even indoors (with coax feed) if you can attach it to the house ridge pole, and avoid verticals and small antennas. Then, add patience and persistence. 73, Dave, K2YG On 2/6/2014 12:02 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: -- Message: 25 Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2014 18:11:58 -0800 From: EricJ To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] # 5607 first contact QRP! Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1"; format=flowed And that's an important point, Don. A poor antenna hooked to a 5 watt rig is no different than a poor antenna hooked to a 100 watt rig...in receive. Power sometimes gives you an advantage on transmit under marginal conditions, but it does nothing on receive as you mention. Then you run into the classic "can't work 'em if you can't hear them" barrier no matter how much power you run. I have three boatanchors (2NT, DX40 and Ranger) and they run around 50-65 watts INPUT. That's what 90% of hams ran in the 50s and 60s and that's only an S unit or so better than my K1 or K2/10. Anyway, I said what I wanted to say which is most of the argument applies to any power level, not just QRP. Part 97 says run no more power than necessary. QRP meets that criteria for the majority of operating. Eric KE6US On 2/5/2014 4:23 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >Yes, there are many QRPer's who also frown on beams and other >efficient antennas, but I disagree with that philosophy. Why 'shoot >yourself in the foot' with a compromise antenna unless your physical >conditions dictate that compromise as a necessity (HOA restrictions, >portable operation, etc.) > >If you operate with 5 watts and an antenna with 3 dB gain, you will >have the equivalent of a 10 watt signal, and if you can achieve an >antenna with 10 dB gain, you have the equivalent of a 50 watt signal >into a dipole. (yes, I know those are extremes). > >Much of the QRP work with compromise antennas is a problem on the >receive side. If you cannot hear them, you cannot work them. So why >handicap yourself with inefficient antennas. Check QRPARCI - you will >find no credits or deductions in their contests for antenna >inefficiency. Use the best antenna that you have for the task. > >QRP operation will increase your operating skills - listen, listen and >listen, figure out the other stations habits, operate split if >necessary, and call when you think your signal will be heard. > >73, >Don W3FPR > >On 2/5/2014 6:52 PM, Stephen Roberts wrote: >>You're right of course. It takes some time to get comfortable with >>QRP and its limitations, and you're right, that it can be a source of >>frustration for many new hams. Your are also absolutely right that >>when you ad a crappy antenna to the mix, it can be very frustrating >>indeed. But that's the fun of learning and discovering all that is >>ham radio. >> >>I started with an OHR 100a 40m rig and a homebrew magloop antenna set >>up on a tripod in my kitchen. I was happy as a clam and simply didn't >>know what I was missing and found plenty of QSO's to keep me occupied >>while I figured out what it was all about. I had other ham friends >>telling me that I was setting myself up for disappointment if I >>didn't get at least a 100W radio, but I stuck it out and never felt >>that I was missing much. I still feel that way, and I'm still having >>fun. __ 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] Help setting up K3 w N1MM
I am looking for advice in how to set up my K3 with N1MM incorporating rig control at least to the extent of having the radio control the logging frequency and mode shown in N1MM primarily for AFSK RTTY using just the Elecraft USB to serial adapter cable (in addition to the audio in/out connections to the computer sound card).I have had no problem setting up for Digital and CW without any K3 to N1MM control interaction other than ptt and cw keying. The K3 Utility works fine. The digital engine is MMTTY. Page 84 of the KE7X K3 manual suggests that what I want to do is possible. Help! Dave, K2YG __ 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 RF Output Level Variation
K3-100 sn 7901 is working great; I am still in the learning cycle, but I have noticed an interesting and slightly disturbing thing about the rf output levels. During measurement with an external (HP) power meter, the power output increases rapidly for about 10 seconds and then slows and eventually settles, with small variations from every few seconds afterwards. For example, to achieve a 5 watt reading on the power meter, the initial setting on the K3 is 4.3, and within 10 seconds must be reduced to 3.9 to maintain 5 watts output. (Watt meter calibration has not yet been performed.) This occurs to similar extents at all power levels, i.e., to maintain an even power level, the K3 setting must be reduced over the first 10 seconds or so. My K2 does much the same thing. Is there an explanation for this behavior? Dave, K2YG __ 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] - Digital Modes Interface - Working Split
On 2/19/2014 12:00 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: When working split, is there any reason why I have to be >able to decode both the DX (or split station [i.e. W1AW/x]) and the >calling station? There is plenty of reason to be able to decode both the dx station and the callers. It is necessary to locate the QRG of the station currently working the DX in the pileup. The K3 with a sub-receiver makes it easy. I use N1MM set up with MMTTY under the C/ and another MMTTY set up under /Program Files. Each iteration of MMTTY can be set to it's own audio channel, i.e., left or right, under options>set up>misc. Also, if you have a decent audio card in your computer, you don't need any interface, just a couple of 3.5 mm stereo patch cords plus a PPT connection (serial cable or USB adapter-Elecraft's works great) for full functioning two frequency RTTY. You can also work one digital format while monitoring another, for example working JT65/9 while monitoring RTTY activity. 73 Dave, K2YG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 on digital modes.
Hi Dennis The is a another consideration for digital modes if you are planning to work RTTY as well as other digital modes. In setting up my K2 a long time ago, I found much better results with narrow filtering could be achieved by using an audio frequency pair (mark and space tones) lower than the 2125-2295 standard suggested for most RTTY work. Using MMTTY, I chose 915 for the mark frequency mark, although using 1275 or 1445 should be fine. With the high tones I was not able to get flat band pass shaping that was similar between the 15 meter-and-up and the 20 meters-and-down conversion arrangements that the K2 has. Some will warn you not to use low tones because of opposite sideband leak, but I have never had that problem, even when checking with a second RX in the shack. I aligned my narrowest filter as low as 40 hz (nominally- it's actually much wider than that) and it worked well in crowded RTTY contest conditions. I ended up with nominal filter widths of 40, 75 and 135 hz. For working PSK and JT65 and 9 you will probably want another filter set up as wide as possible. 73, Dave, K2YG __ 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] QRP with the KX3
Can't resist the brag... My best qrp is VK2KM on 20 meter RTTY Long Path with one watt (he has an amazing yagi), but the prize so far should go to WA2DKJ who worked C6 (1100+ miles from Northern NJ) on CW with his K2 at 1 milliwatt, using calibrated attenuators and measured with an HP power meter. That's better than a million miles per watt. The qso was not easy, but it was completed. Dave, K2YG __ 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] Digimodes, what am I missing?
Denis, you may be missing the opportunity to start unique conversations with hams you run across in the digital sub-bands. The worst that can happen is that they will just give you a look at their macros. The best is that they may start typing back. There are a number of operators who chew the rag from time to time on 20 meter rtty, and I'm sure it occurs sometimes on other modes and bands, except for the JT modes. Our local club holds a digital net every other Monday evening on ten meters around 28071, in several alternating modes, including psk, rtty, hellschreiber, and more as time goes on. No macros are used. There is no flaming, and we sometimes learn something new. It's a great way to help digital newbies with on the air experience. The band was chosen for the best local propagation, but other bands are tried from time to time. So, tickle those greenkeys; someone will respond. 73, Dave, K2YG On 3/21/2014 12:00 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:13:28 +0100 From: F5vjc To: K5HM Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Digimodes what am I missing? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Lots of very interesting and wise responses, thank you all. It seems I am not alone:) 73, Denis F5VJC __ 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 rtty decode vs: computer decode
More like the rumble seat. Dave, K2YG Original message: From: Jim Hoge To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3 rtty decode vs: computer decode I have played just a bit with the rtty via cw function of the K3 and am curious if my casual observations match those of others. It appears that the K3 onboard decoder takes a back seat in rtty decode ability to a radio/computer/mtty combination. Agree/disagree/thoughts? 73, Jim W5QM __ 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] Data Sub-mode switching on K3
Sometimes I want to monitor RTTY while I am operating JT65/9 on my K3 (sn7901) which has the sub-rx. The only way I have figured out to do this is to set both vfo A and B with [A>B] to data sub-mode AFSK A (LSB) for RTTY, and then switch vfo A to DATA A (USB) for JT. If at anytime I try to use the [B Set] function, to change band width for example, the AFSK A (LSB) mode in vfo B changes to DATA A (USB). If I use the A/B function both vfos become set to the sub-mode that was originally selected for vfo A. Setting split mode this way seems rather cumbersome, just as is the inability to use [Freq Ent] with [B Set]. Am I missing something, or is this just the way things are, and something to suggest for future software. Dave, K2YG __ 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] Subject: Re: Solving the heat problem in the KX3
On 4/13/2014 11:50 PM, Message: 4 Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2014 12:49:28 -0700 From: Jim Bennett To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Solving the heat problem in the KX3 . Almost everyone running PSK31 is doing so with 15 - 35 watts, so a 3-4 watt signal isn't going to make a lot of QSO's. I did, but they were few and far between. Even worse on the JT modes... Don't disparage running 3 or 4 watts, or even less. Over the last decade, my K2 at 5 watts has worked 261 DX entities and at 1 watt 113, all digital, mostly rtty. Yes a tribander helped, but many of these qsos were on 40, 30, 17 and 12 meters with wire antennas. At one watt in CW DX contests it is possible to come within a few entities of true DXCC in 30 hours, and at 5 watts to go well over 100. Working in contests will help the KX3 to run cooler because of the very short transmissions. On JT65 or 9 try working split. Bottom line: be patient and expect to be at the end of the line. 73, Dave, K2YG __ 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] Going 2014 with my K2
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 21:30:55 -0400 From: PHILIP GRAITCER Subject: [Elecraft] Going 2014 with my K2 I love my five year old K2, and although I have a K3, I?d like to keep using the K2 for the field and digital. ... 2. Digital modes. Don has a nice solution to digital modes on the K2, but are there updates? What are others doing to go digital with their K2s? Thanks, Phil Philip L. Graitcer, W3HZZ Hi Phil For many years my K2 (sn 537) has performed admirably (over 250 digital entities at 5 watts and over 100 at one watt) on RTTY, PSK and JT65/9 as well as a few other digi modes with a very basic set up: Direct connection from K2 to a laptop with small transformer isolation, bypass caps and ptt circuits built into the patch cords, all connecting at the K2 mic connector after running RX audio to an unused mic connector pin. The rx audio level is NOT constant, but I have never found this to be a problem. Software now is MMTTY (with N1MM for contests), WSJTX2 and Digipan, etc. On RTTY I use somewhat lower than the standard 2125-2195 hz tones to allow for the K2 bandpass. My K2 has not been updated for at least 6 or 7 years. Schematics for the audio isolation and ptt circuits are available on AA5AU's website. 73, Dave, K2YG __ 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] Signal analysis with the P3
On 4/29/2014 3:52 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 12 Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 09:32:33 -0700 From: Fred Jensen To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Signal analysis with the P3 ... I recorded myself using his velocity mic [the large iconic RCA which had a prismatic shape] on an Ampex 350 at varying distances. Fred K6DGW The large iconic broadcast mic was probably the DX-44. RCA's next iconic mic was the DX-77, which resembled a large pharmaceutical capsule, hemispherical on both ends and mounted in the middle. Until a few years ago, these sometimes appeared on late night tv show host's desks, probably just for their iconicness (sic). Dave, K2YG __ 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] Contesting vs Not (re: QRO CW)
Amateur radio operators share interest and do not share interest in the various aspects of this wonderful avocation. Tolerance is something we all should share. But, being a rtty contest participant, I must note my observation that during rtty contests, at least on 20, 15 and 10 meters , most contesters try to avoid the psk segments, and somewhat the JT65/9 area (perhaps for the latter not so effectively because the remarkably effective low level signals may not be heard). Remember that we only note the interference of those who are interfering, not the vast majority who do care about not interfering. I have never seen anyone type "use the warc bands". Dave, K2YG On 4/30/2014 12:18 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 29 Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 09:18:51 -0700 (PDT) From: Harry Yingst via Elecraft Cc:"elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QRQ CW Message-ID: <1398874731.19289.yahoomail...@web125904.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I have to fully agree, personally I have never seen the point of contesting, it all seems pretty pointless. In nearly every contest, I see the same thing contesters with little regard for other Amateurs. I like to run JT65 and SSTV and on on the CW and RTTY contest the JT65 Frequencies?are?Full with?CW or RTTY?and on the SSB contest the SSTV frequencies are full SSB voice contesters. And the typical response from contesters are "Use the WARC Bands". I guess some must have a need to do something to make themselves feel special. __ 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 Filters for digital work
Which two of the 200/250/400 and 500 hz filters are best for digital use, primarily RTTY, both contests and dx. I understand that for JT-65 and PSK the standard ssb filter, or even the AM filter is useable. I am concerned that the 200 hz might be too narrow for RTTY. I work some CW but almost no ssb. 73, Dave, K2YG __ 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] Digipan freezes K3 configuration
If I open Digipan while my K3 is on, and then activate "configuration" on the K3, the config menu selection and change action freeze. The only thing I need to change is the line out level, but I can't do it while digipan is running. Any hints? Dave, K2YG __ 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 AFSK TX Filter
I have heard that the configuration of AFSK TX - FIL ON/FIL OFF affects afsk transmitted by feeding computer sound card generated afsk audio tones. The entry in the manual seems to indicate the filter is only active on afsk generated by the K3 internal afsk capability.Which is correct? (I think I already know.) Dave, K2YG __ 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 Digest, Vol 204, Issue 12
K3/K3S Last Chance for adding modules and upgrades ordering. Is the KXV3B the complete IF and VHF interface?, i.e., is it what is needed to use the P3 for a K3 that never had any IF/VHF interface at all? Dave, K2YG __ 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] K4 or K4D
I operate from a 50 by 115 foot lot using a tribander and two open wire fed dipoles. I use a K3 with the auto antenna tuner, but no panadapter. Primary interest is contesting (usually qrp and S&P) and DX chasing. I never operate 2R in contests. There can be fairly high rf noise levels in the neighborhood, say S3 to S6, but not always. My question is this: Does the K4D have a real advantage over the base K4 for me. Thanks for your opinions. Dave, K2YG __ 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
