Re: [Elecraft] Wish list for my K3
If the FN-X buttons are intended to be user programmable, it would be beneficial to be able to set custom labels for them that are displayed on the bottom edge of the display, instead of trying to remember what FN1 = ??. By looking at that grey silkscreened line across the bottom of the clear display cover, with arrows above each FN-X button pointing upwards toward the display, perhaps this is already a planned feature. 73 Eric NO3M Merv Schweigert wrote: > Even double bandstacking would be a major step forward. > Amen.. KH7C > >> The thing I miss the most is the triple band stacking register if >> there was a way to plug in some kind of (key pad) that could >> have multi control functions one could be the band stacking >> register. >> This would be all good an optional accessory that could add >> more buttons to the radio for control, with out using a computer. >> >> I will also second the request for the APF type peaking filter >> like my ft1000d has, I sill use it all the time after 16 years of >> owning the radio, which gets used in the lazy boy station every >> day. When Yaesu failed to carry over this feature in later radios >> I was disappointed. >> >> Regards >> Art >> ka9zap >> >> >> __ 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] LP PAN and "Point and Click"
Julian, G4ILO wrote: > I'd be happier with a computer-based solution if the software ONLY gave you > the panoramic display. I want a standalone display that I can use alongside > the software of my choice but although I certainly understand the reasoning > of those who want one that will work without a PC I personally don't mind if > it is a standalone application. I can always buy a second monitor to display > it on if I want to. What I don't want or need is a whole screenful of > PowerSDR which was designed to be the front end to a fully computer > controlled radio not a "simple" panadapter. I would find a "hybrid" solution more useful, ie. stand-alone or capable of interfacing w/ a PC. The current problem I run into now is that there is no "practical" way to run two LP-PANs (specifically PowerSDR) on one PC, one for each of two K3s. I've tested doing so w/ one instance of PowerSDR in a VMware container, but additional bandwidth limitations (virtual sound device), delays, et.al. are less than optimum. With two stand-alone units, there wouldn't be a particular PC-related limitation, but then "point-and-click" may be lost. Though, as I understand it, there were plans to use a "tuning" knob on the front panel with push capability to jump to K3 to the freq. were the on-screen marker is located. The Elecraft panadapter could take a couple directions as far as PC integration. 1) Provide I/Q outputs to interface w/ the PC's soundcard, or 2) Have a built-in USB sound device (ie. similar to some Microham devices). The latter would certainly increase costs, but would eliminate the need to go out and purchase a high-end card; maybe include it as an add-on option in the same style as everything else in the K3 realm. Anyways, it will be interesting to see the product when it arrives. Eric NO3M __ 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 Audio (WAS K3 eHam review after 2+ years)
Unfortunately, there IS a problem w/ CW audio in the K3, at least with both here (see concurrently running thread: K3 Audio Low Pass Filter). The sidetones generated around the 12 kHz DAC leak-through (+/- sidetone frq., ie. 500Hz)are clearly audible for me and rather annoying, enough so that I had to insert inline low pass audio filters on each radio to knock it down to make CW operation tolerable. I was in correspondence about the issue back in Oct/Nov of last year w/ Elecraft. Regardless of the "60 db down" and other levels people have measured on those sidetones, I can hear it, even with as low a volume setting of around 9-10 o'clock. Apparently there are others that can as well. The majority of folks who own a K3, presumably yourself included, have a reduction or loss of hearing at high frequencies. From that perspective, the audio is great! However, not hearing it doesn't necessarily mean there isn't an underlying problem present, and those that wish to fix it aren't doing so out of "desire to tinker and change things." As for SSB/AM, I couldn't comment at length on the audio quality, as I just don't operate or listen up the bands much. But from limited operation, I'd concur that the audio was fine. 73 Eric NO3M Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > I'm quite happy with the K3's audio as originally designed. > > Other Hams who have heard my K3 and, non Hams too, think it's great. Tuning > in an AM signal and switching between SSB and AM demod has an inaudible > difference in the sound (using the same effective bandwidth). > > As a long-time brass pounder, I am very happy with the audio for CW too. > > That said, I understand and support other fellows' desire to tinker and > change things. I do the same with those things that interest me. But that > should never be interpreted as meaning the K3 has any sort of "audio > problem" in the original design. > > Of course, future designs from Elecraft and others will offer features or > specifications that exceed the K3's specifications today, just at some of > the great rigs of years ago can't match the spec.s of a K2 or K3. > > But that does not make those rigs any less a joy to use for a great many > Hams. > > 73, > > Ron AC7AC > __ 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] Monitor muting
Looking for advice on the K3 command sequence to mute/unmute CW sidetone (monitor). Looked through the command reference and mailing list search, but didn't seem to find anything specific unless I've overlooked something. Best 73 Eric NO3M __ 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
