Re: [Elecraft] OT: Spectrum defense matters
Messages sent to "ARRL" don't always get routed to the appropriate recipient. I would suggest contacting Ed Hare, W1RFI, directly at w1...@arrl.org. He is the ARRL staffer most involved with the front lines of spectrum defense. Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR Message: 36 Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:03:27 -0800 From: Alan Bloom Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Spectrum defense matters To: Johnny Siu Cc: Elecraft Message-ID: <1295453007.1460.0.camel@ulinux-desktop> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Why not contact ARRL headquarters? I'm sure they would be willing to help. Al N1AL __ 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] SO-239 Concerns -- Another Perspective
I agree with most of what has been said in support of UHF connectors for HF and low VHF -- with two reservations. 1. Many SO-239s provided as part of radio equipment are not up to the quality of Amphenol units. In particular, the spring fingers of the socket for the male pin loosen over time to the point that the connection becomes less than solid. This is particularly a problem if the connector is used repeatedly. I usually replace with Amphenol units, if I can get to them. Another great option is the Oak Hills BNC kit, designed to fit the hole pattern of the SO-239. 2. The other potential problem with UHF connectors, in my opinion, is the integrity of the shield connectivity through the connected pair. If the backshell loosens, there is no longer a solid connection either at the toothed parallel portion, nor through the backshell. This can be an issue in mobile or other high vibration environments and has caught me many times. Note that a type N, C or BNC pair makes it's shield connection through the inner spring tension sleeve, maintaining contact almost until the pair separates. The backshell is just used for mechanical, not electrical, purposes. FWIW Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR __ 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 Memory Manager - MCU 3.94
The release notes for MCU 3.94 indicate that there is an available "K3 Memory Manager." That sounds very useful, especially with the K144XV, but I don't see it anywhere. Has anyone found it? Please excuse me if I'm being dense here! Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR __ 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: Different DVR Question
Brett's question raises another, perhaps less difficult, one in my mind. If using the KRX3, can the DVR record the sub-receiver audio? I don't see any way to select a source other than the primary receive channel. This is neither a big deal, nor a request, just that inquiring minds want to know ! Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR -- Message: 28 Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:59:25 -0700 From: Brett Howard Any positive words on the possibility of doing stereo recording when using the KRX3? > Sorry I can't be more positive :-( > > 73, > > Lyle KK7P ** __ 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 -- DVR question
I recently added a digital voice module to my K3. It does everything it is advertised to do, and does it very well. One question occurs to me. The off the air recording feature is a real plus and will be handy. Is there any way to extract a useful digital copy of the recorded audio in a way that would be downloadable to the connected PC and then stored in an easily recoverable way? I know the audio could be resampled and stored using a sound card and PC software, but that would add another A/D conversion. It would be nice to be able to send someone the original data as a PC file of the way they sound, rather than sending it over the air. Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR __ 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: TT-700 Mic with higher K3 bias?
I'm thinking of packing the K3 for vacation and realized it wouldn't hurt to have a mic along. I don't want to lug a desk mic, and I have a drawer full of various electret models. One that is currently surplus is a Ten Tec 700. The only possible issue I see is that the Ten Tec Paragon I used it with supplied 4 V while the K3 provides 9. I don't seem to have the TT mic docs any more, so not sure what the acceptable bias range is. If it won't work directly, I can use an internal 9 V battery. If I knew if the battery went to the same place that the radio bias went, I'd be done ! Does anyone know whether these will play together? Thanks much! Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR __ 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 V3.03 Two band receive question
The ability to have the sub receiver on a different band is great, but I am having some problems getting it to do one thing that I had hoped it could do. A big plus would be to be able to communicate on one band, using the VFO B for transmit and the sub-receiver for receive, and then use the main receiver IF output to view a second band on the IF connected panadapter. Since there seems to be no way to get to the sub receiver IF. (?) The only way that I can seem to get the K3 to transmit on the VFO B frequency is in split mode. If I'm in split mode and change the bands on VFO A, it drops out of split and transmit goes back to VFO A. If I try to go to split mode while on different bands, it says "split N/A." I have found a way to do it. If I start up with VFO A and B on the same band with the sub rcvr on, I can engage split mode and then manually spin the VFO A dial until I get to the second band. Even with course tuning, this takes a lot of spinning. Am I missing something here?? Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR __ 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 Upgrade Kit Question
I appreciate that the REMIOUPGD upgrade kit resolves ALC and band data pull-up issues -- neither of which are of interest to me at the moment. However, I wonder if the new board also includes updates to resolve the RF pickup problems in lines connected to the K3 rear-panel MIC, PHONES, PC IN/OUT and RS-232 rear-panel connectors? If so it would, IMHO, be worthwhile even if I never have anything that reads band data. Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR __ 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] RE: K3 and constant tone!
Jim, On the back of the K3 is a 1/4 jack that says "KEY." Closing that with a key or a footswitch puts out full transmit power in CW or SSB (and perhaps other) modes. It is separate from the connection for paddles, or amplifier keying and I use it just as you suggest. Actually, I do a close tune at 10 W out using the TUNE button, and then push down the key for a moment to trim at full power. My usual key/paddle is an old Brown Bros CTL combination paddle and straight key that works very well in this application. (I also plan to use the straight key for SKN in a few hours!) I use a J-38 with my Viking 2 for similar purposes, so it doesn't have to be part of the paddle assembly. Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR -Original Message- Message: 34 Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:58:24 -0800 From: "JIM DAVIS" Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and constant tone! To: Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1"; format="flowed" Is there any way of using a foot switch to activate a constant tone for either tuning a external antenna tuner or tuning up a linear amp instead of PUSHING IN THE "XMIT/TUNE BUTTON"??? I've got a Heil Foot-switch and headset but even when in CW mode depressing the FS only activates the xmit led but no constant-tone/carrier. Any ideas??? Jim/nn6ee ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 RE: Keying SB-200
Ralf, et al, A solid state or relay interface is a good way to solve the interface problem, but there is another even simpler way, if it appeals to you. Heil makes a footswitch (FS-2) that keys two circuits, with a slight delay between them. Of course you can't do QSK, but either can an SB-200. I've used an FS-2 and they are easy to get used to. A nice feature is that if you forget (or miss) the switch, your 100 W just goes straight through. It's about $40. >From their Web site: The Heil FS-2 is a unique product specially designed for controlling two devices simultaneously. A typical application would be to key a transceiver with the BLACK lead and an RF power amplifier with the RED lead. Because of the design architecture, the micro-switch controlling the RED lead keys up first as the foot switch is depressed, thus the RED lead turns on before the BLACK lead thus insuring that the amplifier is keyed first before drive is applied from the transceiver that keys up last in the sequence. Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR <http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: K3 Filter Questions
Dave, It is unlikely, but possible that your 250 Hz filter is defective. My original 400 Hz filter had a center frequency offset beyond the 250 Hz correction limit (as an 8-pole, supposed to be 0 Hz offset). If you can center the signal in another filter's bandbass (use CWT to be sure) and then switch to the narrow filter and it is no longer there, but noise is, tune the receiver (first try shifting the DSP) and see if you find it nearby. If it's way off you may need to configure it as if it were a wider filter (say 1 kHz) and have the DSP set to 1 kHz, so it will get through. I have had an opportunity to evaluate quite a few K3 filters lately, and this is the only one I've seen that was obviously off frequency -- in my personal K3 -- naturally ! Needless to say, Elecraft replaced the filter immediately and that fixed the problem. 1. When I turn my 250 Hz filter on in config, and then select that filter (which is FL5 here)I can hear noise coming through but no cw signals come through. I can see the signals on my PowerSDR/LP-PAN setup and CW Skimmer. Signal comes through all the rest of the filters O.K. Yes, I opened the radio, and all the filters are installed. Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Analog S-meter
David, W4SMT, Thanks for that wonderful S-meter application! I finally had an opportunity to install and run it today, and I think it is absolutely fantastic! Thanks very much for sharing it with us. While I know it is kinda whimsical, as an old boat anchor guy, and a published admirer of the IC-7800 virtual analog S-meter, I do enjoy having your meter on my PC, why not! BTW, I'm running it with LP-Bridge (www.telepostinc.com) along with LP-PAN and up to three other aps, so it doesn't add much to the overhead and is a very nice touch. This is a great group with folk sharing their ideas and their accomplishments -- great to be a K3er! Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR K3 431 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3: Audio Balance in AFX Modes
Lyle, Well I took a few minutes of data, as you suggested, using an XG-1 CW generator, and found the level the same on both sides, whether the AFX was on or off. I put it back on the antenna -- the speakers are now mounted on the wall, a short distance away and didn't notice a problem either. So for now, I'll chalk it up to some kind of "perceptual dysfunction." Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR -Original Message- From: Lyle Johnson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 4:10 PM To: Joel R. Hallas Cc: wayne burdick; Lyle Johnson Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Audio Balance in AFX Modes Hello Joel! > This is the case with either mode, and stays the same over time, so I > suspect not a phase shift issue. It also doesn't switch back and forth as it > would if it were based on phase. I looked over the DSP code and saw nothing that might result in this symptom. I then connected my K3 to my dual channel 'scope and checked DELAY1, 2..5, as well as BIN on LINE OUT, then PHONES (rear jack) then EXT SPKR. I tried AFX ON and OFF. I tried USB as well as CW modes. In all cases, the signal level is consistent between the two channels and essentially the same levels. I assume you have SPKR 2 selected in the CONFIG:SPKR menu. How much amplitude difference are you seeing betwewn the two channels? Which channel is weaker? WHat is the nominal impedance of the speakers you are connecting? 73, Lyle KK7P > Regards, Joel > Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR > -Original Message- > From: Lyle Johnson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 2:55 PM > To: Joel R. Hallas > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Audio Balance in AFX Modes > > Hello Joel! > >> I noticed a lack of balance between the two channels while using AFX. At >> first I thought it was a speaker problem, but after swapping everything >> from side to side without change, I noticed that it was nicely balanced if > I >> turned AFX off. > > Is this with voice or CW? > > Since AFX introduces delay, there will be nulls and peaks in audio > response as the audio signals add or subtract from each other based on > the pitch - hence relative phase - of the signal(s). > > 73, > > Lyle KK7P > > > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: Audio Balance in AFX Modes
I just installed some new speakers, one on each side, to be ready for two-frequency reception whenever I get the second receiver. I noticed a lack of balance between the two channels while using AFX. At first I thought it was a speaker problem, but after swapping everything from side to side without change, I noticed that it was nicely balanced if I turned AFX off. I realize that with the second receiver it won't be a problem, since there are separate AF gain controls for each channel - still it would be nice to have the AFX working as it should. Does anyone know of a way to adjust the balance between the two AFX channels, other than padding one of the speakers? Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR K3 - 431 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: K3: is it SDR?
Well, there is no "official ARRL position" on what is and isn't an SDR, but there is an FCC definition. This is part of an article on SDR I wrote for my every-other month beginner column in QST: <> The FCC has defined the SDR concept in terms of their commercial certification process as: ".a radio that includes a transmitter in which the operating parameters of the transmitter, including the frequency range, modulation type or conducted output power can be altered by making a change in software without making any hardware changes." The FCC expects this to yield streamlined equipment authorization procedures by allowing "manufacturers to develop reconfigurable transceivers that can be multi-service, multi-standard, multi-mode and multi-band.." In this context, they are envisioning radios that can be modified at the factory by using different software to meet different requirements. While they allow for field changes, their focus is different than ours <> In any event, In the article, I include the K3 within my definition of SDR (in contrast to what I call "software controlled radios") since its modulation and signal processing is under the control of user modifiable or upgradable firmware. The article is scheduled for Sept 08, so I'd appreciate any comments, since I'm sure other people might have different ideas. BTW, it has passed (with some minor suggestions) a sanity check from Gerald Youngblood and his team from FlexRadio. Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR Technical Editor, QST ARRL ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: K3: More on AF Gain delay
Well, while waiting for a s/w install in the radio computer, I thought I'd give this another try. The nut did not appear loose at all - nor did I observe any slop, but I tightened it with a nut driver anyway and the problem seems to have gone! Thanks again to Don, and hope others find it helpful. Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas From: Joel R. Hallas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 7:13 AM To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: K3: More on AF Gain delay Thanks for the suggestion Don, but that wasn't it either. Any other thoughts? >Remove both knobs from the concentric shafts and see if the nut holding >the control to the front panel has loosened. Yes, the pots are fastened >to the board so you might not notice it at end of rotation, but a loose >mounting nut can impart a 'squishy' feel when the knob is rotated >because of the slight flexing. >73, >Don W3FPR Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: More on AF Gain delay
Thanks for the suggestion Don, but that wasn't it either. Any other thoughts? >Remove both knobs from the concentric shafts and see if the nut holding >the control to the front panel has loosened. Yes, the pots are fastened >to the board so you might not notice it at end of rotation, but a loose >mounting nut can impart a 'squishy' feel when the knob is rotated >because of the slight flexing. >73, >Don W3FPR Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: K3: AF Gain delay?
Thanks to all for the suggestion of a cracked knob. I was hoping, but mine didn't seem cracked, and there was no play at the ends of travel. I swapped the AF and RF gain knobs to be sure, and it made no difference. Any other ideas? Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR On Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:48:37 -0400, "Joel R. Hallas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Folks, > >I notice a significant delay in response to the AF Gain control while >in >receive (so far just one receiver here!). I'm not sure if it has always >been >this way and I hadn't observed it b4, but certainly for the last few >F/W >upgrades. I haven't done the most recent beta version since my radio PC >is >currently "casters up." > I had the same problem several weeks ago. Check the AF knob and see if it's cracked and slipping on the shaft. My unit was a factory built unit. [snip] Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must be a subscriber to post. Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com End of Elecraft Digest, Vol 51, Issue 11 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: AF Gain delay?
Folks, I notice a significant delay in response to the AF Gain control while in receive so far just one receiver here!). I'm not sure if it has always been this way and I hadn't observed it b4, but certainly for the last few F/W upgrades. I haven't done the most recent beta version since my radio PC is currently "casters up." It doesn't matter the mode, BW, AGC or NR setting. With a loud signal present, turning the AG Gain down seems to have no effect until it is down way too far, likewise when bringing it back up to compensate. I finally decided it was working, just exhibiting a delay of somewhere around 1/4 - 1/2 second. Have others noted this and/or, better yet, found a way to avoid it? Thanks much! Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: K3 Utility v. 1.1.4.1 Question
Folks, I just successfully uploaded the new firmware, and especially appreciate the "absolute S-meter" option--makes perfect sense to me! I just noticed something on the utility main page that puzzled me. Not sure if this was on earlier versions, but there is a check box on the utility main page that says "Always load DSP data tables." I have had it unchecked, must be the default, and it was this time as well. There is nothing about it in the "Help" index (that I can find). Does anyone know the correct setting? Under what conditions would I want to, or not want to, load DSP tables? Thanks much! Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] k3; Firmware and Config Utility?
Dear K3ers, Perhaps I'm missing something, but in Wayne's firmware update note yesterday he said: "We also suggest installing the latest version of our firmware downloader (K3 Utility revision 1.1.3.6) before you do the upgrade." The latest utility version I see on the K3 Software Page is rev 1.1.2.28 from 2/28. When I run that version it says "newer version available," but offers no clue as to how or where to find it. Any thoughts? Second question, while you're here. The Elecraft K2 page says CT logging software works with the K2 (and apparently with the K3). CT doesn't list any Elecraft radios as far as I can see. Is there another radio selection that works well with the K2/3? During the DX contest last week I couldn't make it play with the radio in any way I found helpful. Thanks much! Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3/100 kit SN 431 arrives safely at W1ZR on 2/20
For those keeping score, K3/100 kit SN 431 was ordered on 5/31. I received and responded to the invoice confirmation on 2/12. It was shipped 2/13 and arrived today including the 400 Hz and 6 kHz filters and the GC receive front end. Second receiver on backorder. Listen for me this weekend! Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: K3 Product Review in QST
Gents, Let me put the speculation to rest, since I look at this on a daily basis, it might make it shorter to read The ARRL, in our usual disguises to avoid getting a "finely tuned sample" has actually ordered and received two K3s. One was a "bare bones" 10 W kit version -- the other a factory built 100 W full up model. Both have been received and the kit has been built and the other, less the not yet released options, is in the ARRL lab. Our original plan was to discuss both in a single review -- to be published before CT sailing season (BTW, I start sailing season early )! We have changed plans, since we don't have all of the options. We plan to do the review of the kit version a bit earlier, and the full up version after we have all the pieces. So the primary data should be available early, while the detailed assessment of the "full-up" unit will wait until we can make it "full up." I am happy to say that I will be the lead reviewer and yes, I will push my Viking II aside and bring it to the AWA Sunday AM/PM net some week soon! So that's the plan -- and like all plans, subject to change -- but the key data should be out there pretty soon! Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR Technical Editor, QST ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] [K3} More on K3
Interesting discussion about operating parameters displayed on the K3 screen. I think the only thing worse than not enough data is trying to cram too much, or too small, data into a small screen. I propose that an item for the SW development list (if it isn't there already) be a Windoze app that takes all key parameters and displays them in a window/bar along the top of the connected computer screen. That way, when contesting, or working from the home station connected to a computer, all desired operating info is available (perhaps user selectable set/sequence) along with the eventual spectrum scope and logging software. While on the road, you cut back to roughing it with a nice compact radio and associated compact, but readable, display. Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR In the "waiting room" -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 4:04 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [PHISH]Elecraft Digest, Vol 44, Issue 6 From: "Dick Green WC1M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Elecraft] more on K3 display Seems to me that since this is an SDR, there could be a reasonable solution. How about an alternate display mode for contesters? Or, perhaps there could be a bunch of user-selectable options for what gets displayed by default and what requires manual intervention to see. 73, Dick WC1M ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] [K3}AM Receive BW
I have a question about AM receive bandwidth options. I don't see in the manual a definition of the allowed DSP BW for each mode. I know that the 6 kHz xtal filter is suggested for AM, but wonder if the DSP bandwidth can go wider, perhaps 10 kHz for BC and solid SWBC reception? If so, can the FM roofing filter be switched in for WB AM use. Alternately, can a coupling capacitor be used across the filter slots to just use DSP for AM BC? Thanks! Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
