Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] K, KX radio's and DTMF tones
Thank you, Wayne; I am pleased to hear that. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Wayne Burdick writes >The KX3 already supports DTMF (see owner's manual). It's on the wish- >list for the K3/K3S. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] KPA500 troubles
Same in the UK, Jim. Operation on 60m does not require the use of a KPA500 unless one wants to contravene the terms of one's license. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Jim Brown writes On Wed,11/11/2015 12:10 PM, W4GRJ wrote: Got the KPA500 back from Elecraft. Repair $650 later: Replaced low pass filter module and installed QSK mod. Problem found: L22 and other components in the 60M low pass filter circuit burnt through the LPF PCB. 60M LPF??? Last I looked, the US power limit on 60M is 100W relative to a half wave dipole. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] PX3 USB Keyboard List
The 'list' refers to a list of proposed updates to the firmware which Wayne has when he makes changes to the firmware, usually distributed initially as beta. There are 'lists' for the K3, KX3, etc, but they are never available for us to see, hence there is no link. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, David Bondy G4NRT writes >I keep seeing references to keyboards being added to “the list,” I have >seen reference to “PX3_Keyboard_QuickStart.pdf” >Where are these lists and documents? I cannot find them! I have >searched and looked on this reflector and on the Yahoo group. I have >also used the search on the Elecraft site! I am going to buy a keyboard for use on my PX3 but I want to make sure it will work. Someone help me out here and give me a link to “the list.” I know it is only Beta firmware but it seems that loads of folks have installed it. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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/P3 issue
In a recent message, Alan writes So you would expect it to read 3 dB lower (half the power), which is half an S unit. This is something that has always puzzled me, Alan. I agree that -3dB is half the power (in watts), but S-meter calibration is related to (micro)voltage. It is often assumed that doubling ones power increases the signal at the receiving end by one S-point. But what is the technical explanation of this? 73 David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Using KXV3B preamp with K144XV
I note that the preamp feature within the KXV3B is effective on the 24, 28 and 50MHz bands (6, 10 & 12 meters). But, is it possible to configure it for use with the K144XV internal 2m transverter which uses an IF of 28MHz? I thought this might be possible. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] K2 External Speaker - New Thread
FWIW, the Elecraft Part # of the K1/K2/XV touch-up paint is E980100 and is described as "Air Dry W/B Semi Gloss Granite". 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Alan writes >Interesting I didn't realize Elecraft sold paint. :=) > >However, the link to "Touch up paint for the K1 K2" on the "Spare Parts >and Mod Kits: page doesn't seem to work. > >http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#paint > >It just takes you back to the same page. > >Alan > > >On 09/22/2015 02:11 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: >> Actually, didn't / doesn't Elecraft sell cans of "K2" touch-up >> spray paint? I'll check the order page. >> >> 73! >> >> Ken - K0PP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] When will the new K3S book be available?
In a recent message, Jerry Moore writes >When will the new K3S book be available? > >Anyone know? The books are already available, Jerry, and downloadable from http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740259%20K3s%20Assembly%20Manual%20Rev%20B.pdf and http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3S%20Owner%27s%20man%20A1.pdf 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] MH-3
Difficult to photograph, Frank, but I have just taken mine apart to see how it fits together: In line with the microswitch you'll see a slot. Put the end of the spring wire into the slot. Then position the long end into the slot in the plastic handle on the side next to the PCB. Then ease the pivot back into place. It's a bit fiddly, but I hope that helps. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Frank Krozel writes >Folks, I just received an MH3 with my new to me KX3. >Loaded with everything I am very happy with it!! >The microphone has an issue that is probably easy to fix. >Inside.. I found a very thin piece of metal that is the spring for the >microphone. Not installed of course.. the mic has no tension. I am electrical not mechanical… can anyone send me a picture of where this piece of metal goes?? -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Mini Microphones for KX3
Joshua - Do search for "laptop microphone" or "notebook microphone" on eBay. You will see exactly what you're looking for. That is where I got mine from and it works fine on the KX3. They are fitted with a 3.5mm stereo jack as standard. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, "Joshua Gould, K8WXA" writes >I'm looking to slim down the stuff I carry when I take the radio out >into the wildness to use it. The MH3 is both on the heavy side and >bulky. > >Someone posted a little mic that was probably the length of the KX3 on >a flexible gooseneck but I don't recall who it was or what list I saw >it on. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Need size of Allen wrench for small knobs on K1
In a recent message, George Averill writes Can someone please tell me the size of the Allen wrench that is used to attach the small knobs on a K1? I have just measured mine, George, and it is 1.25mm, or 0.050" for folks who are still using Imperial measurements. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] KX3 End plates, cover and heatsink
I have just received the controversial KX3 heatsink, end plates and Perspex (Plexiglas) cover from an eBay advertiser purporting to be in China. I realise there have been derogatory comments on here about this seller's product, but nevertheless I would like to tell you about it. The black finish and lettering match perfectly to the KX3 itself and the Perspex cover is strong and fits well. The heatsink also fits perfectly. All pieces are fixed using the existing KX3 screws. A small pack of thermal compound is also supplied with a plastic application tool. To sum up, I have no complaints whatsoever. And now the best bit... The whole lot cost me 68.88ukp with free shipping. (I see they are currently being sold at 65.44ukp.) The package was evidently dispatched from Belgium. Consequently, as a country in the European Community there were no customs, VAT or administration charges to pay. Yes, I would have liked to have bought these from the original USA developers. But the additional customs charges and shipping costs to Great Britain would have been prohibitive. So, anyone in the UK or Europe, go for it. You will not be disappointed. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] XV144 - power out with no drive
Magic! I have just read your advice to Stewart GM4AFF and recognised a phenomenon I have been getting with my XV144 for years. I had assumed that the flashing LEDs were due to my fault in overdriving. I have just added a 0.1 across E & C of Q7 and that has cured the problem. I must now do the same with my XV70. Am I to assume that this mod has now been incorporated in new XV--- kits? I am ever thankful to you, Don, for your valuable contribution to the reflector. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Don Wilhelm writes >There are some XVnnn transverters that falsely detect an overload >condition. That is due to noise on the COR detection line. An easy >cure for that is to remove the front panel metalwork and solder a 0.1uf >capacitor between the collector and emitter of Front Panel Q7. It can >easily be added to the solder side of Q7 without removing the front >panel board. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] KX3 vs. K3 (IF for XV144)
In a recent message, "7...@comhem.se" <7...@comhem.se> writes >Does anyone have compare KX3 vs. K3 on 2m with XV-144? > >Pros/ cons on either combo? Yes, Samir, I have used both. I like the KX3 and its internal 2m option. The receiver is very sensitive and as it uses a 50MHz i.f. it covers the whole of the 2m band (up to 148MHz) comfortably. However, the main drawback is that the power output on 2m is only about 3.5W and somewhat less when using internal batteries. When using the K3 and XV144 combination, with an i.f. of 28MHz the bandwidth is limited so it can only be used up to 146MHz. The power output is up to 20W SSB and CW or half that power on AM/FM and data modes. One answer is to install the K144XV which switches crystals for 144-146 and 146-148MHz. However, the power is limited to around 10W on any mode. Hence, all three systems have their pros and cons. I hope that helps. Doubtless others will comment. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] P3 Ubdate
I agree wholeheartedly with you there, Ian. It does seem that when a new product comes out, existing products take a back seat and cease to be updated. Let's hope that no new products are released before the K3, KX3, etc have been attended to. The KX3 has some features that the K3 ought to have. To cite another example, DTMF keying in FM mode is available on the KX3, but when I use my K3 to access international repeaters on 2m I need to use a cumbersome external key pad held close to the microphone. We are told that this is "on the list" but I wonder what else is on the list awaiting attention. [soap box mode - off ;-)] 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Ian White writes > >Sorry, but I am no longer feeling so generous about and further delays >to features that have been waiting "on the list" for 7 years now. > >Given that the K3 aims to be the world's best CW transceiver, >"incomplete" seems a very appropriate word >User support has to start inside the transceiver itself, with the >facilities that it provides for everyday use. From both points of view - >the facilities that one expects in a premium transceiver >does need attention. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] [KX3] Backlight while charging
Ah, at last some else sees my point of view, Seth. Yes, it would be good if the KX3 firmware forced the backlight off while the charger was being used, despite the previous backlight setting. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Seth W8FG writes >Ive wondered their logic on this one since my first charge, for now im >using the PF keys, one to turn light off one to jump to charge >settings. > >Dont know if that will help, personally id consider this a firmware >issue they should correct. I cannot understand the logic burning the >backlight while charging 12-16 hours. > >73 >Seth -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] [KX3] Backlight while charging
Thank you, Rijk, it is a pity it cannot be forced into the OFF state. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Rijk van Harn writes >The last backlight status is maintained during charging. >If the backlight was on it stays on. >If the backlight was off it stays off. > >I have not found a other solution. > >Rijk de PE1PTJ > >2014-11-26 15:52 GMT+01:00 David G4DMP : >is it possible to turn off > the > backlight while using the internal charger -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] [KX3] Backlight while charging
Sorry if this has been asked before, but is it possible to turn off the backlight while using the internal charger to charge the internal batteries? The backlight is on by default. It seem a waste having the backlight lit for several hours while charging and it would be good for it to default to Off. Tnx es 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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 enhancement
In a recent message, G4GNX writes So, my suggestion for small enhancement is a band-edge beeper. This has been discussed many times, Alan; look back though the archives and you will find them. The problem is that we don't all share the same band edges. 160m, 80m, 60, 40m, 2m, among others in the UK are different from those in the USA. If we had the USA band edges we would certainly have the risk of operating outside our bands. Surely, with the clear display of the K3 and a copy of our licence document by our side, most of us have sufficient nous to keep within our bands. Eventually, you will learn what the band edges are. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] A new Elecraft product?
No, I don't think so, Ken. There are plenty of frequency standards already available. In any case, we would not want to direct Elecraft's attention away from developing the K4 ;-) Your suggestion of putting it in the P3 box is not practical. You make the assumption that everyone that has a K3 also has a P3. Not so. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Ken G Kopp writes >There appears to be interest in external frequency standards to enhance the >already outstanding stability of the K3. > >Would an Elecraft accessory that uses the clocking from the GPS system be a >viable product? Perhaps hidden away in the P3 cabinet if there isn't >suffucient space in a "loaded" K3. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] K3EXREF Query
About 10W for the MV89A double oven CXO, when run from a linear 12V power supply. NOT trivial at today's prices for electricity in Great Britain. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Mike Harris writes >Why not just leave the frequency reference switched on. OK with a >TCXO, not so good with a Rubidium standard. Power consumption must be >trivial compared with the normal domestic base load. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] K3EXREF Query
I have not seen any replies to this, Brian. As I see it, the only way out is to go into REF CAL from the Config menu and then press 2 to disable XREF until the frequency standard has locked. Like you, I have found that if XREF is enabled when the K3 is switched on, the K3 drifts unacceptably for 15 minutes until the frequency standard has settled down. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Brian writes >I was wondering if there is any kind of "sensibility" check done on the >input reference? > >For example, I've been fooling around with a double oven controlled XO. > >Starting from cold it is > 200Hz off. It takes ten minutes or so to be >within 10 Hz. It gets into the tenths of Hz accuracy region in another >10 minutes. > >Clearly one would not want the K3EXREF to lock to this oscillator >during the first 10 minutes or so. > >73 de Brian/K3KO -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Are K3 serial numbers sequential?
Here it is, Petr http://www.zerobeat.net/qrp/elowners.html 73 de David G4DMP K3 #0186 In a recent message, ok1rp writes >Can I ask kindly for hint where I can make registration to the zerobeat list >of K3 members please? > >Petr, OK1RP >K3 #778 -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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 External Frequency Reference Questions
In a recent message, "Sverre Holm (LA3ZA)" writes >I wonder what's the experience with the MV89A, does it need a lot of >adjustment of the control voltage, or does it have this kind of accuracy out >of the box? No, Sverre, I did not need an adjustable 5V control voltage as the MV89A was spot on 10,000,000.00 Hz as measured on my Rubidium controlled frequency counter. I merely applied a regulated 12V supply to it. Obviously I cannot speak for all MV89A units but I guess they are all very close. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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 External Frequency Reference Questions
In a recent message, David and Dianne on Comcast writes >I'm interested in possibly trying the K3EXREF in my good ol' K3 for no >good reason other than its something new and fun to try and can give >some bragging rights about frequency accuracy. Can any of you comment >on your experiences in using the K3EXREF? Elecraft provides very little >background info on how to get started with this accessory after its >installation. Go for it, Dave, it works very well. I have used a Racal-Dana 9475 Rubidium standard (perfectly safe!) and also a GPS disciplined 10MHz standard, but recently got a 10MHz MV89 double oven CXO which is inexpensive and excellent. Mine is accurate to the nearest one-hundredth of a Hertz at 10MHz, which is near enough for me ;-) Search eBay for MV89 and MV89A. I built mine into a box with its own 12V, 2A regulated linear PSU. After warm-up it draws just 9W from the supply mains. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Elecraft Owners' Database
Thom LaCosta K3HRN tells me that he has updated the Elecraft Users' Database to include the KX1, K3, KX3, KPA100, KXPA100, P3 and PX3 thus making it clear that virtually any Elecraft equipment can be entered on there. It is very useful for checking serial numbers of other folks' rigs. The URL is: http://www.zerobeat.net/qrp/elowners.html 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] 4m-Transverter for K3?
No, Martin, there is not an internal 4m transverter for the K3. I modified the external Elecraft XV50 for 4 metres and it works very well. If you can obtain an XV50 with the later power output module, it can be modified. Here are my details: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk/XV70mods.pdf 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Martin writes > >Will there be a 4m-Transverter -external or internal -for the K3 ? > >In EU there are only a very small number of manufacturers. The Kuhne >transverters, although top notch, are out of range for many. > >There is one from Hungary, but still more expensive than the XV-line. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] New Elecraft K2/100 #7556 is on the air!
Yes, Bob, the URL of the Elecraft Owners' Database is http://www.zerobeat.net/qrp/elowners.html You can search by Callsign, Elecraft equipment, serial number or any other field on the database. Putting my callsign in will reveal six items I have registered on there. I don't know how many people bother to enter their Elecrafts on the database these days so you may find it somewhat out of date. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Bob Myers writes >Nice going Michael. > >Does anyone remember the location of the list of K2 builders with s/n >and dates? I can’t seem to find it. Thanks, > >Bob W1XT >Sun City West, AZ -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Synchronized and stable GPS phase lock for KX3, K3 and XV transverters
Have a look at this, Sverre, it will tell you all you want to know. http://www.ve2azx.net/technical/MV89A-1.pdf 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, "Sverre Holm (LA3ZA)" writes >A question regarding the DOCXO, double ovenized crystal oscillator to Chuck, >W7CS. I'm completely new to this, but after having looked at a few in ebay, >I see that they have an input for frequency control. > >Do you use them as is, or do you calibrate them by setting the control >voltage? And how much variation in frequency is typical to achieve with this >control voltage, ie how much off frequency can they be if unadjusted? -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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][KX3]Worldwide 5MHz chart
I see that the worldwide 5MHz (60 meters) allocation chart is now available. It is interesting to see that several countries have full use of the band from 5250 to 5450 kHz. https://www.dropbox.com/s/yekmpp3l0qb4wiv/5%20WW%20Chart%20%20New%20Format%20%2818th%20July%202014%29%20c%20G4MWO.xls 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Slow-scan TV (SSTV) display on the P3 and PX3?
That is really good news :-) 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Wayne Burdick writes >In the works as we speak. > >Wayne -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Slow-scan TV (SSTV) display on the P3 and PX3?
In a recent message, Wayne Burdick writes >Is SSTV demodulation/display something we should add to the long term >wish-list for our panadapters? Oo, yes please, Wayne, I like the idea of using a K3/KX3 without having to rely on a computer being used and hence adding to the ever increasing ambient noise level. But I thought SSTV was already on the long term wish list as it was discussed several years ago? I would be pleased to alpha test this when you're ready. In anticipation, 73 David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] XV144 Advice Needed -- And Another Manual Goof Noted
Jim - I fitted an internal fan in my XV144. Look at the XV432 manual. It means drilling a circle of holes in the PCB where the fan is fitted. Also, make sure you have some vent holes in the top cover (Early XV144s did not have them). 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Jim Brown writes >On 7/25/2014 6:56 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> The attenuator resistors (and the Q6 amplifier) are put into line (or >>out of line) with the plugging of JP3, JP4, JP5 and JP6. > >As you can see from my last post (which crossed in the mail with this >one), I studied the drawings and jumper settings and figured it out. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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 P3 SVGA - ?future firmware updates for K3/P3/SVGA?
In a recent message, K8JHR writes >As outside observer, it seems the K3 is more of a process than a >product. I doubt it will ever be a finished product, with a static >list of features and capabilities. One must remember, James, that Elecraft is a business, and a very successful business it is too. Although the help and customer support is beyond compare, the company is in business to make a profit. It is understandable that concentration is given by providing support and development for the latest product, earlier products taking a back seat. There are several features available on the KX3 which the K3 does not have. One such feature is DTMF tone support for internet linking which was introduced on the KX3 with MCU 1.73 last November but is not available on the K3 despite the K3 being the stalwart desktop rig. My guess is that the K3 is unlikely to ever have that feature. I have come to terms with that and have ordered the 2m transverter for the KX3. My only hope is that the KX3-2M option will be available for my vacation in September. I am encouraged by the statement that "New Orders to start shipping by end of September" which suggests that back orders will be shipped before then. Fingers crossed. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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 strange power surging behavior
In a recent message, Jim Brown writes There will be a bunch of K3s in the international WRTC competition in New England next weekend, and Elecraft is sending at least one of their best engineers (who was a competitor at WRTC in Russia 4 years ago) to support those radios. How many K3s are there in a 'bunch', Jim? The implication would appear to suggest that there are likely to be problems requiring a best Elecraft engineer to fix them. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Playing with my KX3-2M
Many thanks, Ed, it is thankful to know that the operation of the ATU is unaffected. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Edward R Cole writes >I should have taken a photo before installing the shield. No it has no >effect on the ATU if you follow instructions on routing the mini-coax >which connects LO and ANT. It is important to orient the shield >properly there is little cutout of the lip of the shield which prevents >shorting the 3w PA transistor (TO-220). Do not use the print on the >label as a guide for which way the shield in installed. It took my >about an hour and ten minutes to install the 2M. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Playing with my KX3-2M
Very interesting, Ed, and your web page is too. I see that the KX3-2M is in a screened box positioned immediately on top of the ATU. Does the position of it have any detrimental affect on the operation of the ATU on the normal KX3 bands (1.8 to 50MHz)? I do not see any mention of this in the FAQ. It is good to see that progress is being made. I have one on order which I hope to use on my overseas vacation in September. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Edward R Cole writes [snip] >But the thing I wanted to say is KX3-2M Rx sensitivity at 162 MHz >appears pretty good! Quick check of 2m Rx sensitivity was made using >my XG3+30 dB step-attenuator and good it was hearing down to -137 dBm >in SSB bandwidth. [snip] -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] RF in the Trees
There is an excellent video magazine here, all about kite antennas in Great Britain http://www.txfilms.co.uk/txfactor/txf003.shtml 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, K8JHR writes >Short wave listeners use kites and baloons to hold up long wire >antennas all the time. I did this long before becoming a ham. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] RM-11708 proposal to FCC threatens CW and digital modes
Thank you, Walter. I was about to suggest to Eric that he seriously consider appointing a deputy moderator to keep the reflector in check when he is not around. It is good to see that you have volunteered for the job. Keep up the good work. There is far too much off-topic stuff on here so causing folks to move over to the Yahoo groups. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Walter Underwood writes >Five days ago (6/18), Eric declared this off topic and asked the >discussion to end. This was his post. > >Folks - please take this thread off list immediately. In general, >please do notdiscuss amateur policy issues here. That is a deep rabbit >hole that can and will generate voluminous OT traffic. >End of Thread. >Eric >List Moderator >elecraft.com >https://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft%40mailman.qth.net/msg170708.html > >wunder >K6WRU -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] K2EXREF installation question
Jim - Figure 9 shows a space between P3 and J4 and my K3EXREF installation looks exactly like that. They do not fully mate. Without opening my K3 to check, I do not recall the 1/4-inch spacer being loose. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Jim Spears writes Should the K3EXREF pins insert fully into the K3REF socket? And should the standoff fit loosely between the boards? -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] XV50 for trade
Mike - Assuming your XV50 has the latest PA output module (RA30H0608M) you might like to consider modifying it for 4 metres in readiness for when the FCC allocates the 70MHz band in the USA. I have had great success with this. http://www.g4dmp.co.uk/XV70mods.pdf 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Mike Sanders writes >I have a clean working XV50 no problems that I would like to trade for an >XV432. >Anyone interested? 73, Mike K0AZ k...@centurytel.net -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Quick survey: Need a 0-dBm transverter interface module for the KX3? (KXXV3)
No thank you, David, this is something about which I have no interest. The K2 and K3 are adequately equipped for transverter functionality. I use an XV144 with my K2 and the XV70 with my K3. The KX3 is a truly portable rig and I feel its reputation as such is jeopardised by lots of external add-on. I do feel that people requiring external amplifiers, panadapters, transverters, etc would be better served by a K3. Let our friends at Elecraft not spend valuable development resources on something which will have marginal appeal. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, GM4JJJ writes >I know this is an old survey, but I would like to express my interest in such >an interface. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Quick Question
It would be easiest to use one's skill and send this using a paddle. Ideally the signal strength should be derived from the receiver's S-meter. RST599 at my QTH is the very much the exception than the rule. It should not be beyond the bounds of possibility these days, electronically to compute Readability, Strength and Tone. Maybe the K4 will do this ;-) 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, "Sverre Holm (LA3ZA)" writes >The way the second part of the question is phrased it looks as if you are >asking if there is a memory that increments a counter per QSO, i.e. 599 001, >599 002, and so on. the K3 has indeed CW memories as others have said, but >they are static so the contents doesn't increment, at least not as far as I >know. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] KX3 Power Supply Recommendations
Ron - If something similar to this is available in the USA, I would recommend this... http://www.rapidonline.com/Electrical-Power/36W-Volt-Adjustable-Multi-Output-PSU-85-2908 I used one of these with my KX3 during a recent visit to Florida. It operates from 100 to 240V input and is supplied with a range of output connectors. By the use of fixed resistors plugged into its side, output voltages from 5 to 24V can be obtained. I used it with the 14V resistor and this provided adequate current to drive the KX3 to full power. Spurious radiation from the PSU was found to be minimal. 73 David In a recent message, Ron Bell writes I am looking for a small/light weight 12v (110/220v) switching power supply for my KX3, rated for 3amps or more to take with me on the road. Any recommendations? More concerned with reliability and that it's quiet than I am cost. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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 and SPE 2K-FA Amplifer Problem
You haven't mentioned this, Chris, but have you tried resetting the K3 to factory settings (after saving your configuration with the K3 Utility, of course)? Also, reloading the latest firmware to the K3 might help. The latest firmware is MCU 4.67, DSP 2.81, FL 1.15. 73 de David G4DMP G-QRP 11046 In a recent message, Chris Page writes >I am running a K3 with the SPE 2K-FA amplifier and sometimes when I am >in S & P >mode, I call a station as 'G4BUE' and they answer me as 'F4BUE'. It is never >anything other than F4BUE, if it is not G4BUE. I cannot see an obvious >connection between the 'G' being read as an 'F' unless the first dash of the G >is being split into two dits, but it has been happening fairly regularly since >I had the 2K-FA last year. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] DTMF codes on the K3
Not yet, Stan, but I understood Wayne to say that this feature could be added in a future K3 firmware upgrade. Like you, I require DTMF tones to access repeaters. Currently I am getting by using a small portable MF tone generator held up close to the microphone, but that arrangement is far from satisfactory. I bought a Kenwood MC-59DM DTMF microphone, hoping to use that until I realised that the tones are generated within the transceiver. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, R Stanley Sutton writes >Is there a way to transmit DTMF codes on the K3. I use a repeater on 2 >meters that requires codes for some functions. > Stan >KD8KBX -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] National Hamfest, Newark Showground
In a recent message, Dave writes >I had a bit of a surprise when I got home in that I had not realised >that I had bought the KX3-K rather than what I now realise I should >have asked for, the KX3-F, that being the ready built version! Not to worry, Dave, that is unless you paid for the factory built version, in which case you need to ask for a refund. You have evidently built it with no problems. In many ways, self-assembly is to be preferred as by assembling it oneself it gives a greater understanding on how it all goes together. > >Oh, BTW, if there are any FISTS or CWops members on here, I hope to be >more active on their frequencies than I have been up until now. Yes, will listen out for you on 7028 kHz. Also, 7030 kHz is the G-QRP frequency. Listen out also for G3UCK and M0XDF/2E0XDF; they are keen FISTS members too. 73 de David G4DMP FISTS No. 13240 -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] National Hamfest, Newark Showground
I had the privilege of attending Eric's excellent presentation on the KX3, etc, at the National Hamfest today. It was very well attended, the entire lecture room being filled and people standing at the back. It was good to hear first hand about the development of the KX3 from its early beginnings to final production and beyond. I note that several people were 'filming' the proceedings on their cell phones. Doubtless some of these will appear on Youtube in due course. Good work Eric. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] KX3 Firmware upgrade.
In a recent message, g8kbvd...@googlemail.com writes >But... Where is KX3util.exe Rev 1.3.6.17 for Windows? That version went out with the ark. The latest available for Windows is version 1.13.4.29 (29 April 2013) David G4DMP (in England) -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] KX3 Micro Manual for iPhone and Android
Interesting, Mike, but on the Android version I can't seem to be able to do a search. Also, one has to look at each chapter individually rather than be able to scroll through the whole document. I can see there is an advantage in having a PDF version rather than the App as you have it. Or don't I have it set up right? 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Michael Downs writes >There is an updated version of my KX3 Micro Manual app available in the >Apple App Store. There is also a new version for Android phones >available in Google Play. Search for mike downs, ks7d in the Apple >Store or Google Play to find the apps. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Hi Cur?
It depends what frequency you are using, Jim, but according to the transmitter specification on page 9 of the Owner's Manual, the suggested maximum power on 51-52 MHz is 85W. For 100% duty cycle modes it might be best to turn the power down a bit. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Jim Miller writes >While transmitting some JT9 at 100w on 6m yesterday and watching the >voltage display on the K3 menu I occasionally saw a HI CUR message which >then disappeared after less than a second. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Local oscillator off on my xv144
In a recent message, W0WFH Bill writes >I need to set the local oscillator frequency on my >XV144. When used with the K2, I just changed the frequency >display in the K2's menu. But now I want to use the >transverter with another radio on 28Mhz an the 144Mhz >is 1.5 Khz high in frequency. Now on the XV50 there is >a variable capacitor to set the frequency but on the XV144 >I find nothing am I overlooking something? Please contact >me direct. Why direct, Bill? This is information some of us would like to share. Please copy your replies to the reflector. 73 de David g4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] KX3-2M Internal 2-Meter Module (coming soon)
Could the same be done with the K3, Wayne? 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Wayne Burdick writes We could add DTMF capability to the KX3 itself, using its numeric keypad. However, we'd have to support '*', '#', and 'A' through 'F' using other unlabeled keys on the radio. We'll add this to the wish-list. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] FW 4.67 and K3EXREF
Check the release notes, Stan. MCU 4.57 / DSP 2.79, 10-24-2012 state: K3EXREF USERS MUST NOW ENABLE THE MODULE IN THE MENU: To do this, locate the CONFIG:REF CAL menu and tap 2 to change the setting; flashes XREF IN or XREF OUT. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Stan Gibbs writes >I just realized that both my K3's running FW 4.67 are no longer locking to >the K3EXREF calibration signal from a Trimble Thunderbolt. Specifically, the >"REF CAL" config menu item does not show the flashing asterisk and moving >the main tuning knob does not show "LOCKED". I have had the K3EXREF >installed and operating properly with both rigs for at least a year. > >The Trimble Thunderbolt provides the 10MHz calibration signal to both K3's >though a MiniCircuits splitter. After checking the power supply and output >levels of the Thunderbolt, which were nominal, I decided to see if the K3 >firmware could be responsible, since I had fairly recently upgraded to 4.67. >Indeed, rolling back to 4.51 re-enables the normal "REF CAL" behavior! > >Can anyone else verify this? -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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 + XV144
In a recent message, Rudi writes The transverter output power is +- 10 watt but I cannot turn it down to example 1 watt, in fact I cannot change the power setting. MENU CONFIG: XV1 PWR (or whatever XV number you have assigned) - Change the XV number with a keypad key. Set it to H 1.0 with VFO A knob. I hope that helps. 73 David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] kx3 hi-temp
And the Manual also says that you should run 5W or less on FM and high duty cycle modes. You need to reduce the power to 5W. In a recent message, Reginald J Mackey SR writes > While transmitting on 6 meters fm with an swr of 1.1.1, I get a >indication on the display of HI-Temp. I have it set for 10 watts. >Anyone have an explanation? -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] kx3 hi-temp
Yes, Reggie, according to the specification on page 52 of the Owner's Manual, the maximum power output from 12 metres and higher is 8W. I suggest you lower the power on 6m and see if the error message goes. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Reginald J Mackey SR writes > While transmitting on 6 meters fm with an swr of 1.1.1, I get a >indication on the display of HI-Temp. I have it set for 10 watts. >Anyone have an explanation? > -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Serial Number Data Base
It is sad that that is the way amateur radio has gone. One has only got to notice how many amateurs now talk about their 'radios' rather than their transceivers or rigs. CB and commercial 'black boxes' have a lot to answer for :-( In a recent message, Fred Smith writes >From the amount on the list I guess there are more "appliance operators" >than proud owners.8>) -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] KX3 freq stability module request
It only takes less than an hour, Mike. Surely you could spend the time going through the procedure rather than spending $s on such a module even if it will ever be available. My KX3 does not shift more than 2-4 Hz from 10C to 50C. It's well worth going through the procedure. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Mike Studer writes >I don't have the time to cook/freeze my radio to 'fix' it. >I would think that there would be a big demand for portable digital >modes. I can work people using my phone for goodness sake. >Is there any possibility that a stable frequency module will come out? >I am trying to decide if I should keep the radio. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] XG3_Signal_Source
Thanks for that, Paul; I had wondered for some time whether a firmware upgrade would have been possible to allow tone modulation. Nevertheless, the XG3 is a fine piece of kit. Your contribution to its development is much appreciated. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Paul Saffren N6HZ writes > >Regarding modulation, I looked into that a while ago and found that the PLL >lock time of the CS2100CP is too long to allow for any type of modulation. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] XG3_Signal_Source
Would it be possible to AM modulate it with a tone of, say, 400 Hz too ? ;-) 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Ken Roberson writes >Dick, > >Yes , I agree , 450 khz is a better number. > >73 Ken K5DNL -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Rework eliminators
I agree with what Elecraft say, Stan, and just follow the excellent assembly manual. You can't go wrong if you follow the instructions to the letter. Those so-called 'Rework eliminators' are quite expensive for what they are but would perhaps be useful for anyone building lots of K2 kits or do a lot of K2 servicing and fault finding. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Stan AE7UT writes >I'm just starting a K2 build and was thinking about using the rework >eliminators. >I spoke with a tech at Elecraft today who was not real positive about them. >He recommended just building it by the book. >I have just the basic K2 but plan on putting all the options in over the >next year. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] KX3 Linked VFO's
I wouldn't worry about it, Gary, I am sure it will be on its way. A forthcoming firmware upgrade should also see CW sending in SSB mode and ESSB as shown in Firmware Errata sheet B4-4. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Gary Gregory writes >Has anyone heard if linking of VFO A/B (as the K3 does) is on a "to do >list":...? > >I have not seen anything on this from memory but that has been known to >have let me down once or twice. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] LCD display of K2 changing in LED display
Hello Jean - The problem with an LED display is that it takes much more current than an LCD. When operating portable from batteries the total current is an important factor. With the LCD display in the K2 there is an option to turn off the backlight to reduce the current even more. The early calculators used an LED display but they ran the batteries down very quickly which is why they almost all now use LCD. Do order a K2, Jean. It is an excellent rig and you will find the LCD display very clear indeed. You will have much fun building it. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Behiels JeanPierre writes >Due the years of production of the K2 rig and witch I folow a lot of time >Is there is nobody who had made the attention to change the LCD display >readout into a LED display reading ?? -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] KX3 internal microphone
Or even this one, Chris; even smaller ;-) http://r.ebay.com/PwxWTo 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Chris Del Plato KQ2RP writes >FWIW, I purchased one of these which seems to work OK. > >http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330911609563 > -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] K1 kit suggestions?
One thing I would recommend, Jim, is to get the K1BKLTKIT-X for your K1 at $29.95. This is the LCD backlight kit for your unbuilt K1. You can add the backlight later if you want, but it would be more difficult and will cost you an extra $10. You will enjoy your K1; it's an excellent little rig. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Jim Hahn writes >Can any of you that have or are building the K1 give me a heads up on >any things to be aware of as this is my first time building a Elecraft >kit? I purchased the K1/4 band version kit. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] KX3 internal microphone
Had any thought been given to including an internal electret microphone in the KX3? Those mics are so small and an aperture for it could be very tiny that I am surprised the KX3 does not have one. The internal mic could be selected by a menu option. With the attachable KXPD3 paddle the KX3 would then be a self-contained rig for all modes without the need for an external microphone. An internal microphone would work very well using VOX. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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: CW decoder - minor sw request
Here is the official ITU paper on the International Morse code. The only accented character is e ..-.. http://www.g4dmp.co.uk/itu-rec-m1677.pdf 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Gustavo Villada writes >I found this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_code#Non-English_extensions > >where are the letter that you ask for. > >I don't know if those are ITU official or not, but if are, will be nice >that engineer add support to those chars, I don't believe that could be >really hard to add (I'm computer programmer) -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Benefits of Buying a Factory Assembled KX3
>I know this has been covered before but I can't find it. Please repost this >response. Thanks. I would favour building my own, Ralph. There are no 'benefits' in factory built other than it costing more and not providing the experience and confidence of making adjustments as and when required. The assembly and operator manuals are such as to make self-assembly and calibration so simple. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Lulu discount KE7X's The Elecraft K3 book
In a recent message, Fred Smith writes >Let's make that a 3rd Fred that uses the book much of the time as my >go-to-reference also. Now waiting on the KX3 version hint, hint 8>). As welcome as it will be, Fred KE7X, don't hurry it as there are a few more features to add which are not yet supported by the current firmware. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] [KX3] - APF with v1.41 F/W
After switching off APF I find that the display goes from 1Hz increments to 10Hz. I have to press RATE to go back to 1Hz increments. Is this normal or is it a glitch with the 1.41 beta firmware? 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Repetitive"K" on 7.039.3 question
In a recent message, Dave KK7SS writes >For at least the last 5 hours, there has been a station sending the >letter "K" on 7,039.3 CW once every second non-stop. >Can anyone tell me what it is for?? Direction Finding of fishing buoys: C - Moscow, European Russia 37.58E 55.75N D - Odessa, Ukraine 30.70E 46.48N F - Vladivostok, Asiatic Russia 131.85E 43.14N K - Khabarovsk, Asiatic Russia 135.10E 48.50N L - St Petersburg, Eur. Russia 30.33E 59.92N M - Magadan, Asiatic Russia 150.83E 59.63N O - Moscow, European Russia 37.58E 55.75N P - Kaliningrad, Eur. Russia 20.50E 54.72N R - Ustinov, S - Archangel, European Russia 41.00E 64.66N U - Murmansk, European Russia33.08E 68.97N V - Tashkent, X - Prague, Czech Republic 14.43E 50.08N yu - Kholmsk, Asiatic Russia142.08E 47.66N (yu is di-di-dah-dah) -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] kx3 and hdsdr
Hello Reggie - Not the waterfall, but position your mouse on the spectral display (the display below the waterfall). A red line will appear. Move your mouse left or right to the frequency you require and left click. You should find that the KX3 changes to that frequency. I have HDSDR and Omnirig set up according to the PDF. I hope that helps. 73 de David G4DMP Ham radio also since 1955! In a recent message, Reginald J Mackey SR writes >Thank you. >When I click on a signal in the display, I get the station but the >radio dial freq does not change. I am trying how to do that if >possible. I have omni-rig setup and everything appears to work except >dial freq does not move so I can call the station. > >Can you give me some ideas of how you are doing it please? > >Thanks in advance > > >Reggie k6xr >Ham Radio Since 1955 -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] kx3 and hdsdr
Mine does. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Reginald J Mackey SR writes >I am using hdsdr sdr program with kx3. I am not sure if it will change >freq on rig or not. So that is my question for someone using it. can >you change freq of kx3 with hdsdr program? -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] A KX3 Curiosity Question about ACC2 and RXIQ
Perhaps a little common sense is required? 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Phil Hystad writes >Yes, I thought that might be a reason but you can still plug in the wrong plug. > >73, phil, K7PEH > >On Mar 17, 2013, at 9:29 PM, wb4...@knology.net wrote: > >> My guess would be that with different size connectors, it is harder >>to plug the wrong thing into the wrong place. This makes it less >>likely that you will plug an ACC1 cable into the ACC2 jack by mistake, >>and less likely that you would plug headphones into the RXIQ jack, for >>example. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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: Use VFO-B to select dBV
In a recent message, KD7YZ Bob writes > >Not I am seeing 99.9dBV for an RMS reading of "1.09 A". >This isn't too helpful though. Perhaps David >can elaborate on how I get to a meaningful reading. The 1.09A is the supply current, Bob; not at all related to the dBV. David -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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: Use VFO-B to select dBV
I am getting dBV here, Bob, the VFO-B knob being fully clockwise. I presume you have up-to-date firmware? Mine is uC=4.61, D1/2=2.80, FL=1.15, DR=1.03. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, KD7YZ Bob writes >According to the Manual, Page 36, I can use VFO-B display to see dBV >after AFV settles down. > >I see the RMS voltage reading but I never get to see the equivalent dBV. >So I rotated through the variables available, by turning the VFO-B knob, >everything else is the but no dBV. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] KX3 Mic input problem
Hugh - I would have thought the best solution would be to buy the correct 4-pole 3.5mm jack plug. These are a standard item available from all good component suppliers. In the UK we have them at Maplin.co.uk under part number QT65V. Perhaps a search on eBay might bring up a supplier nearer you. Shorting out connections on a jack socket cannot be a good thing by using the wrong sort of plug. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Hugh Bradley writes >The KX3 mic input uses a multi barrel jack plug which enables up & down >channel changing using buttons on the hand mic. I an regular stereo jack is >placed into the socket, the radios VFO start to change continuously. To use >digital modes, I need to use the mic input to connect to my sound card. >There appears to be a setting on the Configuration menu to turn off the >up/down and PTT but this is non functional. When selected on the menu by >VFOB the options on VFO A say n/a. >So the question is - how do I provide an input to the Mic socket on the KX3 >without having this problem? >Does anyone know of a solution to this issue. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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 Speaker Amp Protection
I wouldn't have thought this needed a mod kit, Paul. It only requires two 470 ohm resistors which the application note states will be supplied by sending an e-mail if required. http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/AF_Output_Mod_Rev_C.pdf 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Paul Kirley writes >http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-speaker-audio-gone-td7561739.htm >l#a7561747 > >Because I prefer to open my K3 only in low-static months, it's time to >ask about the status of this mod, which hasn't yet appeared on the K3 >mod webpage. Will it be available within the next few months? > >73, Paul W8TM -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] K2 - Fixed AF Output PCB mod
Just a word or caution to anyone fitting the Fixed AF Output mod to the K2. If you have a K2 with a Rev A board, it will be necessary to carry out the AF Gain control wiring modification. Otherwise you will find that adjusting the AF Gain control does in fact vary the 'fixed' audio output. This modification was standard on Rev B board fitted to K2s with serial numbers 3000 and above. I can't find the PDF on the Elecraft website, but it's here if anyone wants it. http://www.g4dmp.co.uk/k2afmod.pdf 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Steel in some K-line enclosures
This may not always be the same, Jim. My first XV144 transverter had steel top and bottom covers, but in later XV--- transverters they were made of aluminium. The type of material used could have something to do with availability, cost, weight or strength. Unless Elecraft state otherwise, it may not be wise to assume that they always use the same type of material. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Jim Miller writes >Just was playing around with a magnet and noticed that the KAT500, KPA500 >and P3 all have some of their panels made of steel rather than aluminum. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] XV144 transmits 5kHz low
Assuming the jumper on your XV144 is set for TRN2, that is where you should change the OFS to give you the correct transmit frequency. For what it's worth, my K2 OFS is set to -1.32 but yours will most certainly be different depending on the precise frequency of the XV144 crystal. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, kd...@denstarfarm.us writes >Howdy K3' people: >Made a few contacts on 2m now, SSB & CW. But everyone is telling me I >am exactly 5kc low ! > >In CONFIG:xvtr2 I see offset is 0. > >I have tried cw-rev too. > >Where else do I look for a TX offset .. as I am always on the correct >receiving freq. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Using DTFM microphones
I would be pleased to hear from anyone who has had success in using either the Kenwood MC-59DM or the Icom HM-98S mics on the K3. I am attempting to use either of these on the K3/K144XV to send DTFM tones on 2m to access my local internet linked repeater. Although both of these mics have an RJ45 8-pin modular plug, I have fitted an 8-pin plug to fit the K3 with the assistance of the information on the G4WPW website. The microphone audio works OK and the keypads illuminate with the +8V applied, but I cannot get the tones to work. Any help and experience of others would be most welcome. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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 generates noise on 144 MHz
I had a similar problem, Roger, and cured it completely by putting a ferrite clamp-on on each end of the 12V power cable between the K3 and the P3. But YMMD 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Roger Crofts writes [snip] > I could work strong stations on 2m with no problem, but weak stations >were swamped by noise which was S9 over the entire band. [snip] -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] I finished my K1... Now what?
In a recent message, Paul Roche writes > And my TS-590S is also just a radio. > >I am gonna think about it for a while, but I might just SELL the completed >K1 and buy another kit. Am I carzy? Sell your TS-590S, Paul, and buy a K2 kit. You'll enjoy that even more than the K1. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] My in-progress K1 is ALIVE!!!
Congrats, Paul, on getting your K1 working. The K1 is a great little rig and you are sure to have lots of enjoyment with it. I made mine many years ago (SN No. 01117) and can't remember whether or not I had any problem with L1. The only decision I recall was which capacitor to use for the tuning range. I opted for the one to provide the widest band coverage. I did change the encoder to a better one as the one provided with early K1s was a bit noisy mechanically. Also I carried out the mod to provide a back lit display which was not standard at the time. Have fun! David G4DMP In a recent message, Paul Roche writes >IT'S ALIVE How exciting, I just listened to 40 CW all night, did VFO >range tests, and went to bed. I peaked all the trimmers "by ear" by >transmitting 2 watts from my big rig (into a dummy load); there must be a >more scientific way to do this. But so far so good. At 5 watts I think what >will keep me back is NOT that last dB I lose from bad tweeking of the caps! -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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/SVGA Beta Firmware 1.24/1.14 Now Available
In a recent message, Charlie Delta writes > >I have had all sorts of problems trying to update to this beta release. > >The upload crashed after the MCU load. Power down your P3 and then power up again, Craig. Then it worked for me. I got another error after the SVGA file that asked me to set the speed to 38400 bit/s. I had it already set to that, but after closing the Utility and starting it up again all went well. [Windows XP SP3, Real COM1 port] 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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][P3] Using the P3 for SSTV
In a message on 17 August 2009, Wayne Burdick wrote .. >- We could display just about anything on the P3's LCD .. >- I'd love to demodulate SSTV with the P3, and it's on the wish-list. .. I would be interested to know whether there is any progress on this. How far down the wish-list is SSTV ? This would be particularly useful now we can use the P3 on a big SVGA screen. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] XV144 - does it power spike
In a recent message, "David Ferrington, M0XDF" writes >Can anyone tell me if the XV144 does this - I have one I've been >meaning to build for some time and I guess this is the final straw that >will get me to do so. No such problems here. Build it, David, you've been talking about it long enough ;-) 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] K144XV vs XV144
Both have a similar low noise, high gain front ends, Ron, and there is little to choose between them as regards performance. There have been several comparisons between the two on the reflector and a search on the nabble archive might prove useful. In your application, with an external amplifier I think I would be inclined to go for the XV144. (I have both) 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Ron W3ZV writes >I am looking to add 2m to my K3. I need to decide whether to get the >internal transverter or the external. The way I would purchase them, >cost is almost equal. Crystal oven on the external, K144RFLK and KXV3 >upgrade on the internal. Neither will drive my current brick amp to >full output so, thats a wash as well. Building the XV144 is a plus. So >I guess it comes down to receive performance and transmit stability. If >anyone has made this choice, what made you choose one or the other? -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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 For Sale
In a recent message, W4ATK writes >Go to QTH.com listing number 1034106 for photo and details. > >Jim, W4ATK I wouldn't replace your K2 with an FT-817ND or an FT-897 Jim. Now if you were to replace it with an Elecraft K3 that would be another matter. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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: Owner's Manual
I think it is high time I printed off the latest K3 Owner's Manual as the one I have is Rev D2, 1-1-2009 and is obviously out of date. Before doing so may I please ask whether Rev D10 24-8-2011 is the very latest or is there a later version imminent? Also, am I correct in assuming that Rev 10 is correct up to MCU 4.42 /DSP 2.73? It is my intention to include only the necessary pages of the hfwnotes.rtf file as an addendum to the Owner's Manual. Mni tnx es 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] (K1) seiral number 3178 on the air!
Thousands of people will agree with you, Dean, and congratulations in putting your K1 on the air. Yes, Elecraft produce some fine kits - I have built the K1, KX1 and K2 and assembled the K3 also. I intend to buy a KX3 when the exchange rate allows. Be sure to register the serial number of your new K1 on the Elecraft Owner Database at http://www.zerobeat.net/qrp/elowners.html 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, d...@jonemail.com writes >I am no longer going to shy away from homebrew projects >that have toroids to be built in them. After making all the toroids in >the K1 and accessories, and they WORK, I have new confidence in building >with them! Thanks to the folks who answered a question or two I had >during the build. The forum was a god-send. > >Very nice kits Elecraft! -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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 USB request
In a recent message, Gary Smith writes >I would love for there to be a USB >connection for the K3 without the serial >to USB adapter. It would put the cost up, Gary. I understand that USB is like Dolby in that it is a proprietary protocol for which equipment designers would have to pay a premium. This expense would consequently be passed to the customer. RS232 or its 9-pin equivalent is so much simpler. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] Chatter K3
In a recent message, g...@ka1j.com writes > >Although I personally miss the chatter about the K3 and the once frequent >software updates, it's good to see the enthusiasm the newer additions to the >Elecraft stable have brought to those who have chosen Elecraft over all the >other options. Gary - we are told that there is new K3 beta software due for release any day. As for K3-specific chatter, there is the Yahoo Elecraft_K3 group which I find useful. This reflector does seem to get clogged up with the more recent Elecraft hardware as well as several off-topic items that occasionally dominate the reflector. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] audio feed back
Hello Peter - I don't have a KX3 as I am not a backpacker, but if it's the K3 you are referring to, press in the knob to the lower, left of the main tuning knob to enable the monitor control. Turn it down accordingly. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Peter Reinzuch writes >I am getting audio feedback through my speaker when I transmit how do I >eliminate this . I don't want to use it as a public address system when >transmitting. I must have inadvertantly pushed this feature on? >73 Peter VE7REZ /w6 -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] 2m Transverter
The XV144 works very well with the K3, Dave, and you don't need anything else, not even the KXV3A which is necessary for the internal K44XV transverter. The K3 with its stock 2.7 kHz filter is fine unless you wish to use FM in which case you would need the KFL3B-FM 13 kHz filter. I do not know how you would use CW via a repeater. We do not have CW repeaters here in the UK. I see there is someone currently selling a XV144 in the UK for 200ukp which is a very good price. 73 David In a recent message, Dave Buchanan writes > >I was thinking about adding 2m capability to my K3. >Can anyone tell me if the XV144 External Transverter is all I need to >do this, or are there additional cables, filters, etc... also required >for this upgrade? > >My intention is to use it for two meter cw via local repeaters which I >can easily hit with ten watts. >Currently have only the stock 2.7 filter. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] 32/64 bit...
In a recent message, John Ragle writes > >I know that most applications will run just fine on a 64-bit machine. I >was worried about applications, e.g. add-in cards, that require separate >drivers. Some that I have seen are marked that the driver is 32-bit only >and that it won't run on the 64-bit machines. I have a couple of cards >(PCIe) that claim not to run on 64-bit versions of WIN 7. > >I would like to add that I am aware that general worries about WIN 7 are >really long out-of-date (as it approaches obsolescence itself), but the >future looks glum with a market dominated by WIN 8 Ultralites with touch >screens. I use a Samsung Tablet 10.1 for common day-to-day applications, >but cannot imagine using it for, e.g. PSK or JT stuff. > >Your reaction? Off topic. You're on the wrong reflector, OM. This is the Elecraft reflector. __ 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 SHUTDOWN.
It has happened to me a few times, Mike. What is frustrating is that after power up, the K3 goes back to a previous setting. You then have to try and remember what frequency you were on before the power off. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Mike writes >This morning while playing in the RTTY 'test, I answered a CQ by sending >my call nine times (3 bursts of 3). 100W power. The antenna is at 1.0:1 >SWR. > >*CLICK* and the K3 powered off. I wasn't watching it, so didn't see any >error message. Vague I know, but it's all I have. Any thoughts? -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] P3 and K144XV tvtr
Yes again, Simon, there are two XV setting options on the far clockwise positions of the P3 menu. One of these is 'XV Gain' and is provided for precisely the reason you describe. (My firmware version is 1.19 beta) 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Simon Lewis writes > >Does the P3 need the transverter gain setting altered when using the >int K144XV tvtr > >or is it set ok ?? > >I needed to bump the ref level down to about -156 to get the noise >floor at a decent level on the P3 > >Anyone else using the P3 with the K144XV?? -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] SVGA display issues - couple probs in fact!
Yes, Simon, you will likely find that the sloping signals drifting across the waterfall are caused by local switched mode PSUs. Perhaps your own? I have found the P3 causes some interference on 2 metres. This was cured quite simple by placing a ferrite clamp-on at each end of the power cable between the P3 and K3. I hope that helps. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Simon Lewis writes > >I got my new P3 working this weekend >what a fun box! >v handy - I will enjoy using this on VHF too >I have a couple issues >Every couple mins the whole noise floor jumps and a horizontal line >appears across this display >is this somekind of time marker or something else > >Also my shack this morning was cold and for a while I got some >interference bars that sloped across the screen on the VGA monitor >once the place warmed up they disappeared > >anyone else see this -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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
