Re: [Elecraft] elecraft
You could stop your email delivery and just go to the Elecraft forum on Nabble and read just what you want. Thats what I do. It's the same as you get in your email. Peter Sinclair wrote: > > Elecraft K3 > > I thought this reflector was about Elecraft products not general chat > about morse keys or any other subject.My in box gets clogged up with > irrelevant messages most of which are deleted. > Peter G3UCA > __ > 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 > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/elecraft-tp3477683p3491166.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 Birdies
I know this has been discussed quite a bit before but I'm a little disappointed in the amount of birdies within the ham bands. Seems like lately I have found more than earlier. I have 3 on 40 meters that are a least S5 that I don't think were there before and am sure they are generated within the radio. I know the firmware can be set to get around some of these. Maybe I need to go in and tighten down screws again. I suppose this is a characteristic of down conversion ham band only type radios to some degree. The off-shore manufactured upconverted style radios don't seem to have this problem. I've never had a birdie within the ham bands on a higher end general coverage upconversion style radio that I have ever owned and I have owned a few from I-K-Y. Sorry for the comments but I just had to vent :-). 73, John N1JM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Birdies-tp3468004p3468004.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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] Some P3 Details
Anyone got any pictures? -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Some-P3-Details-tp3452109p3452454.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 - Still an Excellent Contest Rig
As long as you don't have to touch the buttons on the front panel and let the logging software change your bands and modes 73HankK8DD What did you mean by that? John N1JM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---Still-an-Excellent-Contest-Rig-tp3375310p3381992.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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: machined concentric knobs from Mouser
I discovered both AF knobs on my K3 #2555 had split just a couple of days ago. I received not one set but 2 sets in the mail yesterday. Thanks Elecraft! I suppose the new ones look sturdier. I wouldn't want to replace them with anything else. 73, John N1JM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-machined-concentric-knobs-from-Mouser-tp3353328p3362838.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 VFO tuning hash
I hear it too, but it's pretty low and hardly at all if at all in narrow cw mode. John N1JM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-VFO-tuning-hash-tp3162816p3164403.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 2M Module and W2 Wattmeter on Web Order Form
This is a YMMV, but personally I don't know why one would want to put all their eggs in one basket or all their radios in one box. I fact I would rather have a separate 6 meter radio, which I do. Of course i could buy another K3:-D -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K144XV-2M-Module-and-W2-Wattmeter-on-Web-Order-Form-tp2978114p2991651.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 Noise Reduction
I don't think I have ever had or used a radio where the NR was terrific. Consequently I hardly ever use NR. Even after all the agc adjustments, etc. with the K3, my TS480 is about the same. YMMV of course. John N1JM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Noise-Reduction-tp2728764p2729231.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio
I guess I would have to listen to another K3, but the audio is no better than my TS480 with internal speaker. If I may throw my two pennies into the discussion - I use medium quality amplified speakers on my K3, and with the speaker amplifier turned up and the K3 connected to a dummy load, I hear no evidence of any "hissy" receiver noise - very quiet. My conclusion from that is the "hissy" sound is not from the K3 internal noise. BTW, the internal speaker is difficult for me to listen to, but that is the fault of the speaker and not the K3 audio. When I connect an antenna, I hear sounds that are directly related to the DSP bandwidth I have dialed in (only the 2.7 kHz filter in this K3), and also related to the AGC parameters that I have selected.. Sometimes the band noise is objectionable, but what I am saying is that is band noise and not K3 noise. There was a change to the AGC in firmware MCU release 3.03 that in crowded band conditions could be interpreted as "hiss" or "muddiness", and I would encourage those who are hearing "hissy audio" to try an upgrade to the latest beta level firmware. 73, Don W3FPR Ralph Parker wrote: >> ...the K3's audio was hissy and sharp and not nice and smooth. >> We could hear it using the built-in speaker as well as on a Heil Pro Set >> > > I think so too. > The high hiss level is the thing I like least about my K3 :-( > > VE7XF > (retired after 45 years of sound recording) > > __ 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 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-audio-tp2590280p2590354.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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] K3 Assembly
Thanks. I missed that on the errata sheet. Although it's not to clear how to set them up. You must enter a frequency in each 0-9 before it becomes active. 73, John N1JM > Yeah, band buttons would be nice if the panel were larger. > But there is a good work-around that doesn't require a > computer. If you're new here, you may have missed it. Just > use quick-recall memories 0-9. This results in two taps > instead of one (M>V, ) but it sets you up with all > variables the way you want them. All that's necessary is to set "MEM 0-9" to "Band Sel" in the configuration menu. After that, M->V followed by 1 through 0 will recall the last used frequency/mode on each band 160 -> 6 (1 = 1.8, 2 = 3.5, 3 = 7, 4 = 10, 5 = 14, 6 = 18.1, 7 = 21, 8 = 24.9, 9 = 28 and 0 - 50 MHz). 73, ... Joe, W4TV > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rick Tavan N6XI > Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 4:41 PM > To: John N1JM > Cc: Elecraft Reflector > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Assembly > > > Yeah, band buttons would be nice if the panel were larger. > But there is a good work-around that doesn't require a > computer. If you're new here, you may have missed it. Just > use quick-recall memories 0-9. This results in two taps > instead of one (M>V, ) but it sets you up with all > variables the way you want them. > > I use this mnemonic: Memory 0=160, 1=10, 2=20, 3=30, 4=40, > 5=15, 6=60, 7=17, 8=80, 9=12. (That last one isn't really > mnemonic.) Some folks go in frequency sequence. Take the time > to set up exactly what you want in both VFOs on each band. I > put my favorite CW freq in VFO A, my favorite SSB freq in VFO > B and set up AGC and DSP parameters just the way I (usually) > like them. It's a breeze once you get it set up. > > /Rick N6XI > > On 4/3/09, John N1JM wrote: > > > > > > My only quibble is that I wish it had band buttons( and > yes, I know, > > there is software for that and I use HRD) and band stacking > registers. > > I just don't like a radio tied to a Mac(or PC) all the > time, otherwise > > I might have a Flex :-). But it sure beats my PRO3 and TS480. > > __ 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 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Assembly-tp2584061p2587034.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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: Firmware upgrade harder than construction...Help
I assume you have no regular serial port. Have you tried the adapter with your K3 and a control/logging program like HRD? Some usb to serial adapters are quirky. John N1JM After 10 months I decided to upgrade my firmware from the original 2.16 since I just got the KXV3 and KRX3...Frustration! Have a USB 2.0 to RS232 Serial adapter and have tried it in all my USB plugs and in Com ports 1, 2, and 4 which are shown as choices on the K3 Utility.The computer tells me my driver is correct, I've matched 9600 baud with the K3 and all I ever get is a "K3 not responding" on Com Ports 1 and 2, and "Another app connected to" Com port 4. I'd just order the CD, but that would not solve my communication from the computer to the K3. What should I try next? __ 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 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-Firmware-upgrade-harder-than-construction...Help-tp2585543p2585615.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 Assembly
After 2 months sitting on the bench and 2 weeks of on and off assembly, I finally have my K3/KPA3/KRX3, etc., up and running. I was a little apprehensive about lowering the sub receiver into the radio with all the RF cables in the way and difficulty in seeing the sub-in and sub-out connectors, but it went in relatively smoothly. So far it is a terrific radio. My only quibble is that I wish it had band buttons( and yes, I know, there is software for that and I use HRD) and band stacking registers. I just don't like a radio tied to a Mac(or PC) all the time, otherwise I might have a Flex :-). But it sure beats my PRO3 and TS480. 73, John N1JM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Assembly-tp2584061p2584061.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 Kit slight concern
Thanks, Dale. Glad I am not alone, HI! On Thu, Mar 26, 2009 at 7:31 AM, Dale Harding K7DNH (via Nabble) < ml-user+195342-848167...@n2.nabble.com > wrote: > John - > > I had the exact same experience - reversed several steps to see if I had > done something wrong - went back together and same thing occured. It is a > tight fit - just loosen several of the 2D screws and give it just a bit of a > slight nudge and SLOWLY tighten screws, each a bit at a time, unitl all are > tight again - works fine and no smoke!! ( Whew!! ) hihi... now if I can > just figure out how to adjust the oscillator without spending three weeks > turning the VFO to get to the frequency posting a query on that in just > a minute... > > > Dale > > > John N1JM wrote: > Probably not a big deal, but in putting together my kit(after 2 months > sitting on my bench)I had some difficulty in mating the bottom of the front > > panel and aligning the connectors to the edge of the RF board. After > finally > getting that accomplished, the holes at the bottom corners of the front > panel didn't quite line up with the threaded holes in the 2D blocks . The > 2D blocks are oriented correctly. I had to push against the panel to make > the holes line up. Loosening the 2D blocks > didn't help and the connectors were seated together with no gaps and > inserted properly. Anyway, as I said no big deal, but was concerned because > > everything prior went together so smoothly and I might have put something > together wrong but double checked all my work to make sure I hadn't missed > something. Resistance checks were ok and now I am at the point of applying > power to test for smoke. This is a fun project. > > 73, > John N1JM > > 73, > > Dale K7DNH > > > -- > This email is a reply to your post @ > http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Kit-slight-concern-tp2538669p2538760.html > You can reply by email or by visting the link above. > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Kit-slight-concern-tp2538669p2539341.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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] K3 Firmware rev. 3.03: SUB RX band independence, new AGC features, multiple ATU settings per band, etc.
Probably been asked a zillion times, but I assume the firmware upgrades are inclusive of all before?? 73, John N1JM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Firmware-rev.-3.03%3A-SUB-RX-band-independence%2C-new-AGC-features%2C-multiple-ATU-settings-per-band%2C-etc.-tp2493880p2495599.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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] Your Opinion: The realities of QRP vs. QRO
Oh, Oh. Someone using geek language :-). Steve Ellington wrote: > > Obviously a troll. > > Steve Ellington > n...@carolina.rr.com > - Original Message - > From: "dw" > To: "Elecraft_List" > Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 7:34 AM > Subject: [Elecraft] Your Opinion: The realities of QRP vs. QRO > > > A few years back in our little farming community, there was a fellow > whose name was Francis. > Francis was an avid hunter. > At this time, the rumor went around the community that > Francis had been fined for deer jacking. > Out of his truck one night, with a spot light, he took a shot at a > plastic deer planted by game wardens. > Soon it became a joke...Sir Francis the deer slayer. > > Something within me seemed to understand Francis' point of view. > He was a pragmatist... He had little interest in the thrill of the hunt. > He was focused on the efficiency of the catch. > > Although QRO is far from illegal, it does seem to be somewhat more > focused on the efficiency of the catch than the thrill of the hunt. > So there is a certain un-romantic reality to QRO vs. QRP. > > I'm wondering, what percentage of contacts you've made QRO, that you > would estimate as not attainable QRP. > > I hope I didn't break the list rules getting off-topic with the story > :~/ > -- > dw > d...@sover.net > > __ > 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 > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.8/1985 - Release Date: 03/05/09 > 07:54:00 > > __ > 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 > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Your-Opinion%3A-The-realities-of-QRP-vs.-QRO-tp2429074p2432357.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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
