Re: [Elecraft] RX antenna & carrier-operated relay

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Jim,
   thanks for the info about the VE3DO loop, I'll check OK1RR webpage out.
My short beverage runs away from the tower, starting about 5 meters from 
it and going towards USA (NW). Unfortunately I don't have much more 
space to relocate the beverage farther away.
My idea was to ask adding a menu option that automatically switches off 
the RX-ant input when the operator pushes the ptt, as usually the 
single-op doesn't need to keep it connected while transmitting. Of 
course it should also re-enable it at the end of the tx if needed.
I know that an external relay is easy to use, but this could come for 
free when a new firmware is released.


Ciao,
 Fabio
 IZ4AFW / IO4W / NZ1W


Il 05.03.2017 00:05, Jim Brown ha scritto:

Fabio,

You've seen my antenna farm -- Beverages run within 20-30 ft of my 
160M TX antenna facing NE. Beverages feed a DX Eng preamp before going 
the sub-RX. I don't do anything special to protect the radio, but it 
does occasionally protect itself. I also use the Beverages on 80, 40, 
and 30M, but TX antennas are much farther away (more than 100 ft). 
This is at 1.5 kW with a Ten Tec tube amp.


BTW -- I just added a pair of VE3DO loops tuned for 160M and aimed to 
EU.  Each loop is a rectangle 40 ft long and 10 ft vertical, with the 
bottom wire 2 ft off the ground and fed at the center. Details on 
OK1RR's website. The two loops are spaced 5/8 wavelength (350 ft). You 
probably don't have room for two loops, but you might fit one of them.


73, Jim K9YC

On Sat,3/4/2017 2:11 PM, Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W wrote:

Hi Dave,
thanks for the suggestion.
I tried doing a quick measure using a cross-needle SWR meter today,
using the lowest setting.
On 40m the power appears to just deflect the needle, well below the 0.5W
mark. Probably I could say less than 250mW, maybe 100mW.
I usually have an external relay in a box to disconnect the RX antennas
while transmitting, but not today.
I was thinking why the RX antennas remain connected when transmitting if
there's not another use in a typical single-op station.

Thanks,
Ciao
Fabio
  IZ4AFW / IO4W / NZ1W


Il 04.03.2017 13:12, David Olean ha scritto:

Hello Fabio

 I have two beverages  that are somewhat close to my TX antenna. 
One
had about 75 mw on it during TX while beverage #2 had about 1 watt! 
This
is enough power to cause damage to preamps, so I made two power 
limiters

and now the inputs are clipped at about 0 dBm. All it took was two
transformers and two diodes in a box. Do you know what the power level
is on your beverage during transmit periods?  Really high power levels
could burn up the transformers.  Disconnecting the antenna is a good
idea too.

Dave K1WHS


On 3/4/2017 9:53 AM, Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W wrote:

Hi guys,
 I was thinking of a possible firmware improvement related to the
carrier operated relay.
I use my radio on a small lot and recently I added a short beverage
antenna for low-bands receiving. My main activity is single-op
contesting.
Because of the interaction between the tx antennas and the 
beverage, on
some bands I have the COR (carrier operated relay) activating when 
I use

high power.
I know the good solutions, but my point is different.
As I have the COR activating only when the RX Ant input is 
selected, why

doesn't the K3 firmware disable it when pushing the ptt?

In fact, when I push the ptt I don't need the RX-ant part to be 
active,

as I'm transmitting, and -at least in my setup- I have no other
rigs/devices that need that input (I mean, no in-band receivers and so
on).
Instead of using external relays (ptt-activated) that cut out the rx
input when I am transmitting, why the K3 firmware just doesn't disable
the RX ant input on its own (and re-enables it if needed when 
releasing

the ptt)?
Maybe I'm missing something here, or that could be a nice improvement
for a next firmware release.

Thanks for any comment,
Ciao 73
   Fabio
   IZ4AFW / IO4W / NZ1W


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Re: [Elecraft] RX antenna & carrier-operated relay

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Hi Dave,
   thanks for the suggestion.
I tried doing a quick measure using a cross-needle SWR meter today,
using the lowest setting.
On 40m the power appears to just deflect the needle, well below the 0.5W
mark. Probably I could say less than 250mW, maybe 100mW.
I usually have an external relay in a box to disconnect the RX antennas
while transmitting, but not today.
I was thinking why the RX antennas remain connected when transmitting if
there's not another use in a typical single-op station.

Thanks,
Ciao
Fabio
 IZ4AFW / IO4W / NZ1W


Il 04.03.2017 13:12, David Olean ha scritto:
> Hello Fabio
> 
> I have two beverages  that are somewhat close to my TX antenna. One
> had about 75 mw on it during TX while beverage #2 had about 1 watt! This
> is enough power to cause damage to preamps, so I made two power limiters
> and now the inputs are clipped at about 0 dBm. All it took was two
> transformers and two diodes in a box. Do you know what the power level
> is on your beverage during transmit periods?  Really high power levels
> could burn up the transformers.  Disconnecting the antenna is a good
> idea too.
> 
> Dave K1WHS
> 
> 
> On 3/4/2017 9:53 AM, Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W wrote:
>> Hi guys,
>> I was thinking of a possible firmware improvement related to the
>> carrier operated relay.
>> I use my radio on a small lot and recently I added a short beverage
>> antenna for low-bands receiving. My main activity is single-op
>> contesting.
>> Because of the interaction between the tx antennas and the beverage, on
>> some bands I have the COR (carrier operated relay) activating when I use
>> high power.
>> I know the good solutions, but my point is different.
>> As I have the COR activating only when the RX Ant input is selected, why
>> doesn't the K3 firmware disable it when pushing the ptt?
>>
>> In fact, when I push the ptt I don't need the RX-ant part to be active,
>> as I'm transmitting, and -at least in my setup- I have no other
>> rigs/devices that need that input (I mean, no in-band receivers and so
>> on).
>> Instead of using external relays (ptt-activated) that cut out the rx
>> input when I am transmitting, why the K3 firmware just doesn't disable
>> the RX ant input on its own (and re-enables it if needed when releasing
>> the ptt)?
>> Maybe I'm missing something here, or that could be a nice improvement
>> for a next firmware release.
>>
>> Thanks for any comment,
>> Ciao 73
>>   Fabio
>>   IZ4AFW / IO4W / NZ1W
>>
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[Elecraft] RX antenna & carrier-operated relay

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Hi guys,
   I was thinking of a possible firmware improvement related to the
carrier operated relay.
I use my radio on a small lot and recently I added a short beverage
antenna for low-bands receiving. My main activity is single-op contesting.
Because of the interaction between the tx antennas and the beverage, on
some bands I have the COR (carrier operated relay) activating when I use
high power.
I know the good solutions, but my point is different.
As I have the COR activating only when the RX Ant input is selected, why
doesn't the K3 firmware disable it when pushing the ptt?

In fact, when I push the ptt I don't need the RX-ant part to be active,
as I'm transmitting, and -at least in my setup- I have no other
rigs/devices that need that input (I mean, no in-band receivers and so on).
Instead of using external relays (ptt-activated) that cut out the rx
input when I am transmitting, why the K3 firmware just doesn't disable
the RX ant input on its own (and re-enables it if needed when releasing
the ptt)?
Maybe I'm missing something here, or that could be a nice improvement
for a next firmware release.

Thanks for any comment,
Ciao 73
 Fabio
 IZ4AFW / IO4W / NZ1W


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Re: [Elecraft] Installing the K3AUDPROTMDKT ??

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Thanks guys,
   I finally made it. I had to use needles and to heat the pad and the 
needle itself. The toothpick was too big to be used (maybe we have big 
teeth in Italy?)


Thank you very much for the replies! I was feeling stupid but, hey, I 
wanted that mod done!! :)


Ciao,
 Fabio
 IZ4AFW

Il 21.11.2016 23:46, Don Wilhelm ha scritto:

Fabio,

To open the thru-plated holes after you have used solder wick, heat the
solder pads and push out the remaining solder with a wooden toothpick or
a stainless steel needle.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/21/2016 5:06 PM, Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W wrote:

Hi guys,
  I'm having some tough time installing the K3AUDPROTMDKT assembly on
the main board of my K3.
As for every upgrade, I am following the instructions. I removed the two
old electrolytic caps in a few seconds, it was easy and quick.

But installing the new tiny board, as easy as it seems, is just a
different matter. I was able to remove almost all of the remaining
solder, but the pass-thru holes just remain closed with some solder. I
tried with some solder wick but to no avail.
In addition, the pass-thru holes are so small that I don't have any tool
that I can use to try to open those holes while heating the board with
my soldering iron.
I tried to align the 4 legs of the assembly but -of course- pushing them
through the holes is not easy, as they bend as soon as I apply a minimum
force.

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[Elecraft] Installing the K3AUDPROTMDKT ??

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Hi guys,
  I'm having some tough time installing the K3AUDPROTMDKT assembly on 
the main board of my K3.
As for every upgrade, I am following the instructions. I removed the two 
old electrolytic caps in a few seconds, it was easy and quick.


But installing the new tiny board, as easy as it seems, is just a 
different matter. I was able to remove almost all of the remaining 
solder, but the pass-thru holes just remain closed with some solder. I 
tried with some solder wick but to no avail.
In addition, the pass-thru holes are so small that I don't have any tool 
that I can use to try to open those holes while heating the board with 
my soldering iron.
I tried to align the 4 legs of the assembly but -of course- pushing them 
through the holes is not easy, as they bend as soon as I apply a minimum 
force.


Did anyone of you already perform this upgrade? Any tips for me? :)

Thanks, 73
 Fabio
 IZ4AFW

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[Elecraft] Any news on Controlled Envelope SSB for Elecraft rigs?

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Hi guys,
   after some time, I was wondering if any news are available on the
Controlled Envelope SSB for Elecraft rigs. Maybe is it on the wishlist?

For sure it would be a great improvement for K3 (and KX3) in many
environments (contesting for sure!)

Thanks,
 Ciao
Fabio
 IZ4AFW / IO4W / NZ1W


>This may be possible, and we'll look into it when we get a chance.
>
>73,
>Wayne
>N6KR
>
>
>On Jan 13, 2016, at 3:07 AM, David Anderson > wrote:
>
>>

* I am still interested to know if it would be possible for Elecraft
to implement CESSB (which is freely available) within the KX3 DSP
modulator...*
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Looking for feedback on K3DVR

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Hi guys,
   I have my KDVR installed since my first K3.
My activity is 99.5% contesting... my best spent bucks definitely, in
particular if you're going to be low power.
No delays for me. Just need to be quick when you press the buttons, as the
recording starts immediately. The same applies for ending the
recording...usually after a few tries you get used to this.

I only miss two features:
- uploading and downloading audio from the PC would be great;
- Setting the repeat delay resolution to 1/10th of a second would be better
than the current setting of 1 second resolution (even 0.5s would be ok)

Just my 2 cents

Ciao,
  Fabio
  IZ4AFW / IO4W / NZ1W


2016-07-21 5:24 GMT+02:00 Bill Conkling :

> I use my K3DVR a lot.  It is useful for contests as well as day-to-day
> DXing,  Who enjoys calling “CQ CQ” for hours or, repeating your call when
> trying to break tha pileup on K1N, etc?
>
> Get it.
>
> …bill  nr4c
>
>
> > On Jul 20, 2016, at 6:29 PM, Ian - Ham  wrote:
> >
> > All,
> >
> >
> >
> > After competing somewhat competitively in the Georgia QSO Party the last
> few
> > years, and participating as one of the hunted 13 Colonies special event
> > stations in Georgia for the last couple of years, I find myself ready to
> add
> > a voice keyer to my shack set up. To that end, and in order to minimize
> desk
> > clutter, I'm looking at the KDVR3 for my K3 s/n 281 as a possible
> solution.
> > However, I've heard anecdotal evidence from hams in my area who have the
> > KDVR3 that it probably isn't the best solution for a voice keyer because
> it
> > has long (>1 sec) delays before both beginning transmission of the
> recorded
> > message and dropping transmit at the end of the message. Before I drop
> $150
> > on a component that might not be the solution I'm looking for, I would
> love
> > to get others' opinions and feedback on their experiences using the
> KDVR3 as
> > a voice keyer.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks and 73,
> >
> >
> >
> > --Ian
> >
> > Ian Kahn, KM4IK
> > Roswell, GA  EM74ua
> > km4ik@gmail.com 
> >
> > 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038
> >
> > PODXS 070 #1962
> > K3# 281, P3 #688, KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468
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Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] QST Review of KSYN3A synth has erroneous TX phase noise plot

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Wayne,
thank you for your clarification. That was something that appeared very
strange to me while looking at the graphs, and was thinking if it was some
sort of mistake. Probably many people had my same thoughts.
Unfortunately the QST paper copies can't be fixed, and this will generate
some confusion in the next weeks. The same for the MDS issue.

Anyway, thanks for the clarification! I have one more reason to upgrade my
synthesizers now, and I'll do that as soon as I have one excuse for a trip
to the USA :)

Ciao, 73
 Fabio
 IZ4AFW / IO4W / NZ1W



2015-10-20 2:03 GMT+02:00 Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [Elecraft_K3] <
elecraft...@yahoogroups.com>:

>
>
> Hi all,
>
> You may have noticed that QST recently reviewed the K3's performance
> before/after swapping in a new KSYN3A synthesizer. While the review text
> was accurate (and complimentary), there was a significant error in the
> KSYN3A TX phase noise plot (Figure 10). This error made it appear as if the
> original synthesizer had lower (better) wide-spaced phase noise than the
> KSYN3A (starting where the plot lines cross), which is not the case.
>
> We should have caught this ourselves before the article went to print. We
> greatly appreciated the League's efforts to determine the source of error
> -- equipment setup -- and re-test. The digital-print version of QST will be
> corrected, and a correction will also appear in the December QST.
>
> The ARRL sent us the revised TX phase noise plot for the K3+KSYN3A that
> they tested. You can see it here:
>
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/specs/Joel's%20K3%2010-19-15%2020%20meter%20phase%20noise.BMP
>
> In addition they're testing a K3S. Its TX phase noise plot looks as good
> or slightly better:
>
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/specs/K3S%2010-19-15%20%2020%20meter%20phase%20noise.BMP
>
> These plots (used with permission) were for 20 meters, and are also
> representative of the other bands, including 6 meters. The bottom line is
> that the K3S, or a K3 with a KSYN3A, has extremely low phase noise at both
> close and narrow spacings. In the case of narrow spacings, the new synth
> also significantly improves the RMDR (reciprocal mixing dynamic range) over
> the original, as described in the article.
>
> Note that the above plots show *transmit* phase noise. In receive mode,
> phase noise with the new synth is even lower, especially at close spacings
> (under 3 kHz from the carrier).
>
> There's one other measurement in the QST review that needs a disclaimer.
> As you may know, the KSYN3A allows the K3 (or K3S) to be tuned down to as
> low as 100 kHz, thus including the 137 kHz band. The review showed an MDS
> of -44 dBm at this frequency, while in fact it is more like -115 dBm. It
> appears that the K3 under test didn't have the RF board modification
> required, or the modified KBPF3A filter module.
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[Elecraft] Cloning K3 settings

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Hi guys,
   I'm trying to clone the K3 configuration to another (similar, but 
not identical) K3.

Is there an automatic way to do this?
I've tried the K3 Utility, but doing a Save/Restore K3 config seems to 
be a (potentially) dangerous way to do that, as the configuration file 
includes the calibration settings.
The values I am interested in are the general parameters of the menu, 
such as AGC settings, TX/RX equalizers, mic settings, macros, and so on.

Maybe K3-EZ can do that? Is that program still around?

Thanks!
Ciao
Fabio
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[Elecraft] WTB: Elecraft XG3

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Hi guys,
I'm looking for someone who wants to sell his XG3 RF Signal Source.
The XG3 needs to be in good conditions and -of course- 100% operational.
Please reply off-list with the requested price and shipping costs to Italy.

Thanks,
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[Elecraft] [K3] DVR feature request for next firmware release

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Hi guys,
   during contests I often use the K3 DVR in the auto-repeat mode.
I'd like to suggest an improvement, i.e. the possibility to adjust the
delay not in seconds but in tenths of a second.
That would allow a more precise repeat timer... sometimes you need to set
for example 2.5 seconds of delay, because 2 could be too fast and 3 too
slow.

Just my 2 cents for the next firmware release of a great radio!

Thanks,
Ciao 73
Fabio
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[Elecraft] K3 Audio: differences between headphones out line out ?

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Hi guys,
   I'm using my K3 with a Yamaha CM-500 headset.
My main activity is contesting, mainly on SSB (and some RTTY).
I am used to record my audio with the K3 line out.
Sometimes (when I have some spare time) I listen to the recorded audio.
What I've found is that many times the recorded audio (from line out) 
especially on heavy-QRM situations appears to be clearer (I mean more 
comprensible to the ear) than it was from the headphones.

My doubts are about the rx-equalizer.
Are the two audio the same (do they both pass through the same audio 
chain and/or rx equalizer) or are they different somehow?
I specify that my RX equalizer is NOT flat at the moment, but tries to 
eliminate the first two low audio bands and rolls off some dB at 3.2KHz.


Thanks!
Ciao 73
Fabio
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Re: [Elecraft] Cheap headphones

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

If anyone in EU decides to make a group buy of some CM500 headphones,
please let me know, I am interested in buying one.
I already have one for my K3 but another one would be welcome!

Thanks
Fabio
 IZ4AFW / NZ1W


2013/4/9 Tom Boucher t...@telemetry.demon.co.uk

 Dave G3TJP,

 Re your post on non-availability of cheap headphones, the Yamaha CM500 is
 undoubtedly a preferred choice but is unavailable in Europe - the US
 suppliers won't ship it to Eu either. A good alternative I found for my K3,
 is the Koss SB/45, which is quite comfortable during long periods of
 contest operation and has an excellent quality electret mic. It's currently
 £20.98 free postage on Amazon.

 73
 Tom G3OLB
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Re: [Elecraft] using Virtual serial Port 64

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Hi,
   searching on Google I found the following software, which appears to be
free also for x64 users:

http://www.hhdsoftware.com/free-virtual-serial-ports

it seems interesting.
I will try downloading and testing it when I'll be back home.
In the meanwhile, if you try it please let us know what you think about it.

73 Ciao
Fabio
 IZ4AFW - NZ1W - HI9/IZ4AFW


2013/2/17 david Moes dm...@nexicom.net

 so I have upgraded into the new age and purchased a fancy new new
 computer.   with windows7 64 bit.

 everything works fine  except for one minor problemI was using
 eterlogic VSPE so that I can share one port with a bunch of programs   but
 because of a Microsoft money grab they don't support 64 bit systems without
 charging for the program.

 Is there another way or freeware or Open source program that I can share
 one port with many programs on a 64 bit system?
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[Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw - suggestions needed

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Hi guys,
   today I decided to try to apply a mod (Audio Low Pass filter) to my 
beloved K3.

My K3 was born in September, 2009 and I bought it factory assembled.
Up till now, I just added a couple of additional filters and the KV3A 
board; so, I never unassembled the front panel before.


Today I found that one of the upper front panel screws was probably 
overtightened (or defective).
I tried to unscrew the screw with several phillips screwdrivers (little 
and big), to no avail.

The side effect of my (unsuccessful) tentatives was that:
1) I was not able to unscrew the screw
2) now the screw head is damaged (see pic at 
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V1aTCoSq5qkgs3y-beE_DdMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink)


I got to unassemble the front panel unscrewing a couple of screws more, 
but I'd like to solve this little problem (moreover, it's ugly).
Before going with some more destructive methods (I am thinking about 
drilling the screw??), I'd like to have some savy suggestion from the 
community...
Moreover, do you know if Elecraft has an additional screw kit available 
(I don't need the stainless steel ones)?


As a side note, I found that almost all the flat-head screws were very 
soft and damage-prone (differently from the other round-head screws).


Thanks in advance for your suggestions,
73 Ciao
Fabio
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Re: [Elecraft] Location, location

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Hi guys,
for the same reason I think that rolling off at least the first TXEQ 
band could be a good idea also for AFSK communication, but the TXEQ is 
flat in data mode, and not modifiable.

Could this be an useful addition to a new firmware release?

Ciao 73
Fabio
  IZ4AFW - NZ1W - HI9/IZ4AFW


Il 07/09/2012 8.06, Jim Brown ha scritto:
 On 9/6/2012 4:48 PM, N2TK, Tony wrote:
 For some reason the Line-In was
 at maximum. I was getting hum on my transmit audio

 The problem is that the transformers are unshielded (and un-needed, but
 that's another discussion), and unshielded transformers are sitting
 ducks for magnetic fields.  The simplest solution is to roll off the low
 end using TXEQ, which is a good move anyway.  Most of the what comes
 through a mic picking up speech below about 150 Hz is breath pop,
 handling noise, and room noise, and nothing below about 400 Hz
 contributes to speech intelligibility.  So a smart operator will use
 TXEQ to kill everything below about 300-400 Hz.  TXEQ makes that easy,
 and it kills the hum picked up by the transformer.

 73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] Preparing for HamRadio fair in Friedrichshafen, Germany

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Hi guys,
I'm in the process of preparing myself (psychologically and 
economically HI) for the next HamRadio fair in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
I was wondering if Elecraft will be there (I think and hope so, of 
course) and if some good Elecraft stuff will be on sale there.
It would be a nice way to have some precious Elecraft stuff and add-ons 
for us on this side of the pond without paying the expensive postal 
rates from USA to EU.

Anyone can shed some light on this?
Maybe Eric and/or someone in the Elecraft staff?

Thank you very much
CU in FN!
Ciao 73
Fabio
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Re: [Elecraft] (OT) 7O6T and OQRS

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Hi Stan,
I found the OQRS button just below the log search results.
If you are a Clublog user you can have the date and time fields of the 
QSOs filled in automatically just by logging in the system.
Then you are redirected to the Paypal site where you can pay for the 
direct qsl (if you decide so).
I hope this information are useful.

Ciao 73
Fabio
  IZ4AFW - NZ1W - HI9/IZ4AFW

Il 23/05/2012 14.22, stan levandowski ha scritto:
 7O6T has a very detailed QSL policy on their site but no hyperlink to
 where their OQRS provider is.   I tried Google but came up empty.

 Can someone please tell me how to get there?


 72,73, Stan WB2LQF
 HF QRP CW -- Doing more with less for over 50 years!
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 hardware AGC experiment shows promise

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Nice idea, Barry, but probably continuously flashing something on the 
display should be an easier solution from a firmware mod point of view.
Maybe flashing the 'F' of the AGC on the display, or something similar. 
That should be straightforward and doesn't require any physical 
modification to the rig.

Ciao,
Fabio
  IZ4AFW - NZ1W - HI9/IZ4AFW

Il 05/12/2011 13.29, Barry N1EU ha scritto:
 I think it would be informative to monitor whether the HAGC is indeed
 kicking in during the variety of pileup mush type events not involving very
 strong signals in the passband.

 For example, could a very visible LED be set up external to the rig that
 would flash when HAGC kicks in?  A few of us could operate like this in an
 upcoming contest (e.g., next weekend 10M contest) and confirm whether
 there's correlation between HAGC and pileup mush.

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Re: [Elecraft] K1HTV Re: K3 DVR anomaly

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

I also see the issue.
I think it has to be fixed sooner or later, this behavior is useless

Fabio
  IZ4AFW - NZ1W - HI9/IZ4AFW

Il 21/09/2011 9.04, Gary Hinson ha scritto:
 I have done it accidentally a few times by fat-fingering the buttons,
 normally on the PC (using K-Keys) rather than on the K3 front panel itself.

 Funny how it only happens when the DX is finally calling me!

 73
 Gary  Zl2iFB

 -Original Message-
 From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
 [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rick Prather
 Sent: Wednesday, 21 September 2011 3:05 AM
 To: Rich - K1HTV
 Cc: 'Elecraft List'
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1HTV Re: K3 DVR anomaly

 Rich,

 I see what you are talking about.

 I have never run across it because I never chain DVR messages
 nor do I know when I might want to.

 Rick
 K6LE





 On 9/20/2011, at 4:38 , Rich - K1HTV wrote:

 No Rick. All messages that I record in the K3 DVR memories
 have zero delay time
 at the end of the recordings, when played back alone. If a
 second DVR message is
 started while the first one is being played, there is a
 delay of silence equal
 to the length of the message in the memory for the second
 button pressed.

 Try it and let me know if you also experience what I have observed.

 73,
 Rich - K1HTV

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Remoterig

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

I agree with you, Jorge.
Could the unused RJ-45 connector in the K3 front panel (used for 
diagnostics as far as I know) be recycled with some additional board 
and be used as a remote K3 front panel via remoterig?
This way it should work as other radios with detachable front panels in 
a fully transparent way (Kenwood TS480, IC706, etc.)

Just my 2 (euro)cents.

Fabio
  IZ4AFW - NZ1W - HI9/IZ4AFW

Il 21/09/2011 14.12, Jorge Diez - CX6VM ha scritto:
 I prefer an EXACTLY front of the K3 to do that.

 I learned where are each button of my K3, and when I tried Ham Radio Deluxe
 was very bad to see that all buttons are in different places.
 My fear is that after using HRD for many days, when I went to the station
 and use directly the K3, I am going to be forgotten where are the buttons in
 the K3 and this will be a loop.

 73,
 Jorge
 CX6VM

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 [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] En nombre de pd0psb
 Enviado el: Miércoles, 21 de Septiembre de 2011 03:12 a.m.
 Para: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Asunto: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Remoterig

 It *would* be very neat if Remoterig could support K3 on the server side and
 have it controlled by a KX3 on the client side as the remote frontpanel

 Owning both K3 and KX3 would become even more interesting.

 73
 Paul
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Re: [Elecraft] Using WriteLog to control KDVR3

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Jack,
to add another macro you can add any Macro_xx command and use the 
same number in the Writelog window (Rig command number must match 
Macro number). I think (but I didn't try) you can use any unused number 
in the Macro_ line.

Regarding Auto-CQ, I think you have to experiment a little with the 
delay in the window; Writelog just sends a command to the K3, but has no 
way to know how long the message lasts. You want to use not too low a 
number so that the new command is sent by Writelog after the first 
message has ended.
Try starting with a pretty high number then you will find the correct 
value based on the recorded message.

73
Fabio
  IZ4AFW / NZ1W



Il 01/04/2011 4.50, Jack West ha scritto:
 Thanks Fabio,
 I got it to work using F1. I looked in the programmer reference and I
 believe SWT31 will tap M2
 and SWT35 will tap M3
 and SWT39 will tap M4
 I dont understand the significance of the 10 ?? If I want to add an
 additional
 F key would I make it 11 ?? Do I add another line in the .ini file
 Macro_11=SWT31 ??

 Am I on the right track?

 I wasn't able to make AUTO CQ work either. I have used that function
 many times in CW and RTTY but not SSB. Does the F number in ALT-T
 have to be the same as the CQ key?

 Sorry I am so thick, but I would like to understand. Thank you for you
 time Fabio.

 73 de
 Jack / W7LD / Lucky Dog


 - Original Message - From: Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W iz4...@gmail.com
 To: Jack West w7l...@embarqmail.com
 Cc: Fred Atchley hamkt...@att.net; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:56 AM
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Using WriteLog to control KDVR3


 Hi Jack,
 sorry for the delay.
 I checked the problem... but here it works with Writelog 10.84D.

 1) I have the following:

 [Elecraft_K3_commands]
 Macro_10=SWT21;

 in the \WINDOWS\Writelog.ini file. I am using Win XP. I don't think
 its position inside the file could change the behavior, as long as you
 put it all together.

 2) In Writelog, click on Tools / Keyboard shortcuts and assign the F01
 key to Rig1Command(n) and put 10 in the Rig Command Number field.

 3) Please check that your Elecraft K3 is configured as Rig #1 in the
 Setup / Ports menu. This means that it has to be the first line in the
 window, and that the serial port has to be the correct one.

 I hope that this can resolve your problems!

 73  Ciao,
 Fabio
 IZ4AFW - NZ1W - HI9/IZ4AFW


 Il 30/03/2011 3.44, Jack West ha scritto:
 Hi Fabio,
 Your post to Fred really caught my eye. I use Writelog 10.84 and my
 radio
 is an Elecraft k3. I have a recorded message (SSB) in memory Nr. 1 in my
 K3.

 I copied your K3 macro per your post into my Writelog.ini file. I
 went to
 the writelog keyboard shortcuts. I asssigned key F1 to Rig1Command(n)
 and put NR 10 in the next blank.

 My interface is a US INTERFACE NAVIGATOR which works for all
 my programs to the radio. Pushing keys F2 thru F11 applies PTT to the
 K3. Escape turns it off.

 My problem isI can't make it play the message recorded in the K3.

 Does it make a difference where you insert the data into writelog .ini ?
 If so, where did you put it?

 I'm sorry, Fabio, I need a little more specific info. I would really
 like this
 capability. Thank you in advance.

 73 de
 Jack / W7LD / Lucky Dog

 - Original Message - From: Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W
 iz4...@gmail.com
 To: Fred Atchley hamkt...@att.net
 Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 2:51 PM
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Using WriteLog to control KDVR3


 Hi Fred,
 I used it just one time but it seems to work ok.
 I went to Writelog Keyboard shortcuts and then assigned the key F1
 to Rig1Command(n) , Rig Command Number 10.

 Then, I edited the Writelog.ini file in C:\Windows, adding the
 following lines:

 [Elecraft_K3_commands]
 Macro_10=SWT21;

 This way, when I press F1 on my keyboard, the DVR starts sending the
 message recorded in memory #1. This can be automated by using the
 Timed CQ function inside Writelog.

 Bye,
 Fabio
 IZ4AFW / NZ1W

 Il 22/03/2011 21.17, Fred Atchley ha scritto:
 Has anyone used WriteLog to trigger the KDVR3? According to Steve,
 N9OH
 (WriteLog), it is possible now with WL version 10.80 by inserting a
 K3 macro
 into writelog.ini file and the designating a control key (i.e. F10.)

 It seems likely, then, that every time you tap the control key you
 will
 send the macro to the K3. Does this mean that the same macro will be
 invoked
 regardless of whether the K3 is in SSB or CW?



 73, Fred, AE6IC, K3#2241, P3#100



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Re: [Elecraft] Using WriteLog to control KDVR3

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Hi Jack,
sorry for the delay.
I checked the problem... but here it works with Writelog 10.84D.

1) I have the following:

[Elecraft_K3_commands]
Macro_10=SWT21;

in the \WINDOWS\Writelog.ini file. I am using Win XP. I don't think its 
position inside the file could change the behavior, as long as you put 
it all together.

2) In Writelog, click on Tools / Keyboard shortcuts and assign the F01 
key to Rig1Command(n) and put 10 in the Rig Command Number field.

3) Please check that your Elecraft K3 is configured as Rig #1 in the 
Setup / Ports menu. This means that it has to be the first line in the 
window, and that the serial port has to be the correct one.

I hope that this can resolve your problems!

73  Ciao,
Fabio
  IZ4AFW - NZ1W - HI9/IZ4AFW


Il 30/03/2011 3.44, Jack West ha scritto:
 Hi Fabio,
 Your post to Fred really caught my eye. I use Writelog 10.84 and my radio
 is an Elecraft k3. I have a recorded message (SSB) in memory Nr. 1 in my
 K3.

 I copied your K3 macro per your post into my Writelog.ini file. I went to
 the writelog keyboard shortcuts. I asssigned key F1 to Rig1Command(n)
 and put NR 10 in the next blank.

 My interface is a US INTERFACE NAVIGATOR which works for all
 my programs to the radio. Pushing keys F2 thru F11 applies PTT to the
 K3. Escape turns it off.

 My problem isI can't make it play the message recorded in the K3.

 Does it make a difference where you insert the data into writelog .ini ?
 If so, where did you put it?

 I'm sorry, Fabio, I need a little more specific info. I would really
 like this
 capability. Thank you in advance.

 73 de
 Jack / W7LD / Lucky Dog

 - Original Message - From: Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W iz4...@gmail.com
 To: Fred Atchley hamkt...@att.net
 Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 2:51 PM
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Using WriteLog to control KDVR3


 Hi Fred,
 I used it just one time but it seems to work ok.
 I went to Writelog Keyboard shortcuts and then assigned the key F1
 to Rig1Command(n) , Rig Command Number 10.

 Then, I edited the Writelog.ini file in C:\Windows, adding the
 following lines:

 [Elecraft_K3_commands]
 Macro_10=SWT21;

 This way, when I press F1 on my keyboard, the DVR starts sending the
 message recorded in memory #1. This can be automated by using the
 Timed CQ function inside Writelog.

 Bye,
 Fabio
 IZ4AFW / NZ1W

 Il 22/03/2011 21.17, Fred Atchley ha scritto:
 Has anyone used WriteLog to trigger the KDVR3? According to Steve, N9OH
 (WriteLog), it is possible now with WL version 10.80 by inserting a
 K3 macro
 into writelog.ini file and the designating a control key (i.e. F10.)

 It seems likely, then, that every time you tap the control key you
 will
 send the macro to the K3. Does this mean that the same macro will be
 invoked
 regardless of whether the K3 is in SSB or CW?



 73, Fred, AE6IC, K3#2241, P3#100



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Re: [Elecraft] Using WriteLog to control KDVR3

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Hi Fred,
I used it just one time but it seems to work ok.
I went to Writelog Keyboard shortcuts and then assigned the key F1 to 
Rig1Command(n) , Rig Command Number 10.

Then, I edited the Writelog.ini file in C:\Windows, adding the following 
lines:

[Elecraft_K3_commands]
Macro_10=SWT21;

This way, when I press F1 on my keyboard, the DVR starts sending the 
message recorded in memory #1. This can be automated by using the Timed 
CQ function inside Writelog.

Bye,
Fabio
  IZ4AFW / NZ1W

Il 22/03/2011 21.17, Fred Atchley ha scritto:
 Has anyone used WriteLog to trigger the KDVR3? According to Steve, N9OH
 (WriteLog), it is possible now with WL version 10.80 by inserting a K3 macro
 into writelog.ini file and the designating a control key (i.e. F10.)

 It seems likely, then, that every time you tap the control key you will
 send the macro to the K3. Does this mean that the same macro will be invoked
 regardless of whether the K3 is in SSB or CW?



 73, Fred, AE6IC, K3#2241, P3#100



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