[Elecraft] Tbl with k3util since upgrade to Ubuntu 13.10
Hi- I've not been able to run k3util since upgrading to Ubuntu 13.10. I had no problem running on 13.04 and I can still run CQRLOG with no problem. k3util: k3util_1_13_6_17 Has anyone had similar troubles? -- 73 de Dick, ka1oz Elecraft K3/100K #859 G5RV Doublet __ 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] Fwd: Tbl with k3util since upgrade to Ubuntu 13.10
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA256 Thanks for your response. k3util does not appear to execute, either when double-clicking the icon or when executing within a terminal. It just seems to sit there. 73 de Dick, ka1oz Elecraft K3/100K #859 G5RV Doublet On 01/22/2014 05:30 PM, Dave G. wrote: > Can you be a bit more precise.. > Does it execute and present a GUI? Or not? > If executing does it talk to the KX3? > etc... > > Dave G.KK7SS > Richland, WA. > __ > 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 > -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.14 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://www.enigmail.net/ iF4EAREIAAYFAlLgbgsACgkQXvwVReF55PJ/zQD5AfhaRP610ECj4Ar/RbL9Sgga 764EjfYCaVMWIEPYZhYA/0wF+SwdsplveN3Zny699501oU8KJ8JfPzTFWQhDGsVh =ApKc -END PGP SIGNATURE- __ 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] First QSO!
May I add another congratulations, Sean! I think we all remember our first QSO. Mine was in 1960. My call was WV2LBV back then. The rig was my first build from the ARRL Handbook (6146 osc/amp) and of course since I was a rank novice it was rock bound. I had a very used Hallicrafters SX-99 for a receiver and a trap dipole wrapped around the outside of the 4th floor of the apartment building we lived in. My first contact was in the Dakotas (memory fails so I don't remember whether it was north or south). I was nervous as all get out...knees knocking, key stuttering! I also discovered that if I didn't sit still my body would warp the crystal frequency by capacitive coupling (very early FM). No, I don't think any ham forgets that very first QSO. What joy! 73 de Dick, ka1oz Elecraft K3/100K #859 G5RV Doublet [snip] __ 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] CAIG DEOXIT or Servisol Super 10
Even in the world of experts there are divergent opinions on which method is best and which can bite you in the end. During my years as a transmission technician with Sprint (formerly Southern Pacific Communications) the word was to _not_ use petroleum jelly as it can damage the jars (cases) of some batteries (2 volt cells, actually). No-Oxide grease was the order of the day. In the case discussed here, I venture to say that Don's experience ought to be significant and a guiding light. The added virtue is the lower cost. Light oil ought to do the job nicely so long as you don't over use it. 73 de Dick, ka1oz Elecraft K3/100K #859 GAP Titan-DX Vertical G5RV Doublet On 06/17/2013 05:25 PM, Mel Farrer wrote: > It was standard practice at AT&T to clean and coat the large 2 VDC battery > terminals with petroleum jelly. I still use it especially on the standby > generator and automotive batteries. > > Mel, K6KBE > > > > > > From: Richard Fjeld > To: d...@w3fpr.com; makid...@gmail.com > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 1:31 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CAIG DEOXIT or Servisol Super 10 > > > I agree with Don on this. For years, I have cleaned my battery connections > and coated them with petroleum jelly before connecting them. The small > amount of resistance from the lubricant is much less than that from the > corrosion that soon develops in the connections without it. I've never had a > problem with this method. (I stay away from grease with chemicals in it.) > > Caig Deoxit is good stuff. I used some today in my car. It is spendy in > U.S. as well. I'm not familiar with Servisol. > > Dick, n0ce > > > - Original Message - > From: Don Wilhelm > To: makid...@gmail.com > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 3:02 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CAIG DEOXIT or Servisol Super 10 > > > Jim, > > I have used several cleaning/lubricating compounds on electrical > contacts with success over the years. The easiest is to use a light > coating of any light lubricant ( similar to 3 in 1 oil) on the male > pins. The insertion and removal of the contact surfaces in the presence > of the lubricant will wipe away corrosion at the mating points, and the > residual lubricant helps to discourage further oxidation. > > I know I may take some flak from those who are hesitant to use anything > other than compounds recommended for electronics, but I have never > experienced any difficulties. Just apply the lubricant sparingly and > mate then disconnect the pins a few times for best results. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 6/17/2013 2:31 PM, makid...@gmail.com wrote: > > Hi All > > > > > > Elecraft Tech have advised to try cleaning the contacts in my K3 with > Caig Deoxit, problem is here in the UK it’s really really expensive, like it > should some in a solid gold tin!!! > > > > > > So my question is will Servisol Super 10 be a good substitute for Caig > Deoxit, I know servisol has been used in service rooms for many many years > for removing tarnish and lubricating contacts > > > > > > Whats your thoughts? > > > > > > Looks like i’m in for a K3 strip, clean contacts and rebuild, shame these > contacts are such a weak point on such a great transceiver!!! > > > > > > > > __ > 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 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 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 utility and Lbuntu 12.04
Hi there-- I'm running Ubuntu 12.04 with K3 Utility v1.12.3.28 with no problems at all! I don't know the difference between Ubuntu and Lbuntu, but perhaps David Fleming does (he coded the K3 Utility for Linux). 73 de Dick, ka1oz Elecraft K3/100K #859 GAP Titan-DX Vertical G5RV Doublet On 06/04/2012 03:10 AM, G4LNA wrote: > I did have a search for this, but I found no other replies, so I'm wondering > if anyone else is having the same problem. > > I recently installed LBuntu 12.04 on my netbook which I use for updating the > K3, previously it had 10.04 LTS and the K3 utility worked fine, but now with > Lbuntu it doesn't seemed to work. The utility opens but it wouldn't pick up > the USB port connection. > > I spent a couple of hours last night trying all different things, it seems > like Lbuntu no longer seems to recognise ttyUSB1, I even tried installing > PuTTY to see if I could change the settings using that, but no. > > The only way I could get around the problem was to install Ubuntu 9.10 on a > separate small partition of its own and presto, without touching anything it > worked, just a bit of a nuisance having two operating systems when one > should do. > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-utility-and-Lbuntu-12-04-tp7557039.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 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] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?
Tom, I was in a similar situation. I had been away from ham radio for quite some time and wanted to dive back in. I, also, was looking for "my last rig". Well, Tom, I found it! My K3 #859 is a wonderful radio! A casual operator can operate this radio right out of the box, but it is super flexible and over time you might discover features and menu options that let you feel even more at home with your K3. By the way, my K3 is my first solid state HF radio (I have a hollow state brain). So if you want a truly great radio with incredibly impressive customer service look no further than Elecraft. 73 de Dick, ka1oz Elecraft K3/100K #859 G5RV Doublet On 04/04/2013 11:54 AM, Tom Branton wrote: > Good morning everyone, > > I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the > questions and issues discussed here involve fairly technical electronics > issues that are somewhat beyond my level of understanding. I am a pretty > good CPA but not an electronics person at all. > > My question, can a casual SSB operator mostly interested in talking with ham > friends find happiness with the K3? Will I be in over my head with the > technology side of the radio? > > I know an answer will not involve electrons but I bet there are some pretty > wise hams onboard that can provide some insite to my question. > > Thanks so much and 73's > > Tom > > P.S. I am returning to ham radio after a 25 year absence, (ex WD5DFE) thus > the long lapse in my electronics knowledge. I used to be pretty good with > tube technology! > > T. > > > > > > > __ > 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 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 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.: [Elecraft_K3] Does the K3 need refreshing ......OR
I've been following this thread and realized how different my perspective is! Unlike many hams, I tend to seek out what I consider to be the best available rig that matches my resources and make the purchase for the long haul. I've been operating on and off since 1960 and have only owned very few stations (Johnson Viking II w/ HQ110, National NCX-3, K3). When I decided on the K3 (Serial 859) I was looking for a solid rig that would be on the air for ever...and I think I've got it! As an early adopter of the K3 I've watched it become more of a radio the longer I've had it, keeping up with the firmware updates and some of the hardware updates as well as my increasing knowledge of how to make the radio more mine as I learned more about the configuration possibilities. And now my beloved K3 is becoming mature and has taken on the status of being my old friend. I can't imagine replacing it with any other rig on the market today. -- 73 de Dick, ka1oz Elecraft K3/100K #859 G5RV Doublet __ 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] Elecraft Nation
eric norris wrote: > Today, as I was dealing with the fourth idiot in a row (between 2 hours of > total hold time over 4 days) at customer support for a large ISP that I won't > name (sounds like burp dink), it struck me how great it would be if I had > Elecraft DSL instead; I could drive to work in my Elecraft Tropopause > electric car, and could even look forward to calls to Elecraft Support if > there was a firmware issue on my Elecraft Blu-ray player. > > I'm guessing this is a few Daytons away. > > 73, Eric WD6DBM > __ > 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 > Ever since the frustration of having an early front panel failure in K3 #859 was soothed away by prompt aid and comfort by none other than one of the founders, Wayne, himself, I've been in awe of the superlative support experience that is the wonderful lot of Elecraft and the Elecrafter. In my professional life I've only come upon very few tech support operations that offer "satisfactory" service. APC is one of them: I maintain 40 6kva and 2 40kva UPSes. You can imagine that there are failures. But in each and every case, I was handled promptly, with courtesy and interest and with a perfectly satisfactory resolution. Given the number of K1, K1X, K2 and K3 boxen out there, that Elecraft can maintain the personal attention we fortunate folk enjoy is no small feat. This "generosity" of attention cannot help but feed the "generosity" and effectiveness of aid that is reflected in the Elecraft Reflector. Way to go, Folks! -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] Elecraft SSB Net results (1/10/2010)
Mark C. Killmon wrote: > Elecrafters, > > > > Phil, NS7P, our regular NCS was away this week. > > > > My thanks to Bill, NZ0T for calling back east to assist me, as well as other > relays. Signal strengths were varied, with moderately deep QSB. > > > > W4GRJ had the highest SN (3746) on the net today. VE3QF had the lowest SN > (147), I had Tony's call wrong back on 12/27. > > > > We began at 18:00Z on 14.314, and closed the net at 19:12 with the following > 40 check-ins + NCS. > > > > NF4L Mike FL K3 3539 > > K5ENS Keith LA K3 2654 > > NZ0T Bill KS K3 1502 > > W0NTA Dick CO K3 1208 > > W5EWA Stan TX K2 1787 > > AI4TO/MM John FL K2 5087 > > K6RL Dave CA K3 1265 > > W9DVM Phil FL K3 1605 > > N6JW John CA K3 936 > > AE6IC Fred CA K3 2241 > > KD5ZLB Edwin LA K3 3147 > > K4GCJ Gerry NC K3 1597 > > AC0NM/6 Glenn CA K3 2843 > > W2RWA Dick NY K3 2603 > > KE4INM Jim FL K3 3307 > > VE3QF Tony ONT K3 137 > > K6KBA David CA K3 565 > > WB8RAE Bill NY K3 2389 > > W8CZNJim OHK3 1224 > > WU7R Cy MT K3 3720 > > AB4T Harry NC K3 1471 > > KB2M Jack NJ K3 1560 > > KA0NCR Arnie NE K3 185 > > K0JWC Jim MN K3 3447 > > W8OV Dave TX K3 3139 > > K5DNL Ken OK K3 1354 > > WB0HHM Ray SD Looking for SR-2000 Hallicrafters info. > > WA2IWD Bruce AZ > > KF7DMZ/M John NV > > VE4QZ Doug MAN K3 1021 > > W4GRJ Jack FL K3 3746 > > KD0R Dave KS K2 6708 > > VA7GO Grant BC AT-1 autotuner, thinking K3 > > W6TUK Tuck CA K3 3032 > > WA8VSJ Art FL K2 642 > > W8TSG George FL (Isotron antenna) > > K6ZP Dale CA K3 515 > > K8AHX Ken MO HW-32 > > W5ION Doug TX K3 2659 > > KA5GCB Brad TX > > K4SO Mark VA K3 2861 (NCS) > > > > There was one inquiry about the P3, pricing and availability. There was also > a question about the Hallicrafters net, as well, with some information > provided by two stations on frequency. Also Dave, KD0R is about to make > repairs to his K2, and confirmed the behavior as being the same as one > other owner who had the same symptoms. Replacing two diodes took care of the > problem, so we're hopeful that Dave will be on the net next week with the > K2. > > > > Thanks to all who checked in. Sri that AOL via Outlook insists on double > spacing these write-ups. It looks normal when I compose it, hi. > > > > 73, Mark > > www.k4so.com > > www.picasaweb.com/kfourso > > kfourso.googlepages.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 > Propagation was tough in Massachusetts. I couldn't hear net control at all, and requested a relay to the net at large several times but no-one responded. Oh well, I'll try again next week! -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] Elecraft SSB net tomorrow needs an NCS
I heard K7SJ before 1800, but he faded just as he was announcing the QSY and I lost him and the net for the day. I hunted around, but no joy. W4CCS wrote: > Moved to 14.310.. > > W4CCS > > > On 1/17/2010 1:27 PM, Terry Schieler wrote: >> Heard no trace of the SSB net today. Listened from 1750 till 1820. I >> assumed the net might be waiting for the QSOs to clear from 14.316 and >> 14.313, but nothing happened after they cleared either. Was the net >> convened on a different freq? >> >> Terry, W0FM >>[snip] -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] QRZ ?
Was working earlier, but down now. I tried an nslookup and DNS couldn't find qrz.com! Very strange. Paul VanOveren wrote: > Blank QRZ is working ok here in SW Michigan > > NF8J > > Paul VanOveren > 5911 Snow Ave. > Alto, Mi > 616-868-7149 > > > > > > __ > 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 -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] Elecraft SSB Net results (9-19-10)
Once again, I'm afraid I heard nothing. I started listening to 14.314 from 1745 and continued until 1815 and I heard nothing but atmospherics. During that time I qsy'd up and down to be sure I wasn't missing anything. My antenna is a vertical and there is a rise in the land to the west of me. Perhaps the combination cuts me off from the West! I'm fine into eastern Europe, so I know that my rig's ears are fine. I'll keep trying. Phil and Christina wrote: > Propagation seemed good this week, though the number of stations checking in > was down a bit. The discussions were on the availability of the KPA500 > (thanks to Lyle for being a good sport about it) and the need for the K3 > buffer mod if using the P3. Thanks to everyone who checked in. Here is the > list of participants. > > Station NameQTH Rig S/N > > VE3QF TonyON K3 137 > AD5SX PaulNM IC706MkIIG (K3 had to go back to > Elecraft) > WA9EBXLarry KY K3 4309 > W4WFB Roy NC K2 2225 > W1ZI JohnMA K3 4103 > K4GCJ Gerry NC K3 1597 > KK7P LyleWA K3 3036 > W5LAD Jim TX K3 1068 > W0CZ Ken ND K3 457 > W1VJ MartMA K3 427 > AI4VZ George GA K3 2412 > W4RKS Jim AL K3 3618 > W6VY Bob CA K3 2765 > KB3FBRJoe PA K2 6178 > AC0NM Glenn NM K3 2843 > W4BRP Bob FL K3 4595 > KM5Q Windy NM K3 764 > NU4C PaulFL K3 3993 > K2ASP PhilOR K2 5204 > W8YMO Harry OH K3 166 > N1OXA James ME K3 4538 > W0FM Terry MO K3 474 > KA0NCRArnie NE K3 185 > W8OV DaveTX K3 3139 > NS7P PhilOR K3 1826 > > 73, > > Phil, NS7P > > __ > 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 > -- 73, Dick KA1OZ Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] APF For K3
Seems to me that adjusting the "Pitch" to one that most comfortably stands out from others and then using "Spot" ought to accomplish the same thing. No? -- 73, Dick KA1OZ Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX Bruce Beford wrote: > Sam wrote: > >> isn't that kind of what the CWT >> or any cw decoding software >> does when decoding? > >> GB& 73 >> K5OAI >> Sam Morgan > > Not exactly. My understanding is that an audio peaking filter actually > boosts or accentuates the audio at a particular frequency, rather than > attenuating those at other frequencies. It's function is to enhance one > thing, rather than reduce other things. It's all in the semantics, I > suppose... > > 73, > Bruce N1RX > > > > > __ > 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 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] Appreciation
Generally, when one purchases a product, its value depreciates almost immediately in a downward spiral. Elecraft is proving that the reverse can be true. The usability of the K3, terrific from the start, continues to improve with each new firmware update (I'm discounting the little setbacks). I would call this "appreciation". The addition of APF adds a new dimension to this rig that I could not have imagined. To give context here, my last rig was a National NCX-3. When I renewed my interest and bought the K3, it was with the intent of buying a "keeper". Wow...I was right! It *is* a keeper. There are those nervous about the radio almost perpetually running "beta" firmware. It is just this always moving status and the team behind the development of this code that is the unique element that sets Elecraft apart from the rest of the ham radio equipment manufacturers. Vive le difference!! -- 73, Dick KA1OZ Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] CW-to-Data does not work
I just noticed last night that my K3 #859 wasn't decoding CW. I'm running 4.22 firmware. I might go back to 4.17 to see if the function returns. -- 73, Dick KA1OZ Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX Dick Dievendorff wrote: > Hi, Ben! > > My Elecraft K3 wouldn't work on SSB this sweepstakes weekend, either! I > found that I had somehow lost the correct 2.7 kHz crystal filter offset (I > alter the configuration of my radios a lot because my job requires it). I > removed the crystal filter, noted the -0.91 offset, and put that number into > the K3 Utility's crystal filter configuration dialog. Worked like a champ. > I sure felt sheepish, though! > > A more drastic step if that doesn't work is to go through the Parameter > Initialization procedure described on page 68 of the K3 Owner's Manual (I'm > using revision D8). If that doesn't work, contact K3support at Elecraft.com > > For RTTY decoding, most of the people I talk to with this problem would get > better results if they used the CW TUN display to correctly tune in the > signal, or perhaps Text Decode hasn't been turned on. My tone sense isn't > good enough to do this without a visual tuning aid. You kind of need to > have the signal relatively alone; maybe a big DX pileup isn't the best place > to try to get this working. One of the external RTTY decoders, like MMTTY, > might be a better choice for a more ambitious RTTY decoder for a "hostile" > DX pileup environment. > > GL with ZL8X! > > 73 de Dick, K6KR > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of SM6CKU > Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 4:25 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] CW-to-Data does not work > > as it did a year ago. I have wkd one QSO on RTTY and just heard ZL8X on 30m > with good copy. So I tried to call but nothing happens and I have followed > the manual instructions. Any hint? > And my K3 (2066) won't work on SSB either > On the other end, it's great on CW! > > 73 de Ben SM6CKU > __ > 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 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 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] CW-to-Data does not work
Strangest thing!! Could not get CW decode to work under 4.22. Loaded 4.18 and it decodes like a champ. Reload 4.22 and the champ is still there! Go figure! -- 73, Dick KA1OZ Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX Dick Roth, KA1OZ wrote: > I just noticed last night that my K3 #859 wasn't decoding CW. I'm > running 4.22 firmware. I might go back to 4.17 to see if the function > returns. > __ 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] Uniquely terrific
I'm afraid I cannot stop myself from making a comment. It's a cheer. It's a remark for a remarkable situation. Never before in my life within amateur radio or any other venture, have I seen such easy flow of information and feedback up and down (or is it in and out of) the interface between user and provider. I've dealt with various tech support venues, some of which I rate quite highly, however the interplay between user/customer and provider is so natural as to be a true partnership. I knew, when I re-awakened my interest in ham radio, that I wanted a radio I could grow with. "Fait acomplie." What I didn't know was that I would witness the process of its growth. Glad to be and Elecrafter! -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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: "FREQ" instead of banner
Hi All-- A strangeness: on a couple of occasions, when turning on my K3 (FW 3.14) instead of the banner that I programmed with the K3 Utility, the word "FREQ" appears in the VFO position. The only way I've been able to remove it from the display is to turn off the radio and turn it back on again. Anyone else seen this? -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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: "FREQ" instead of banner
James Sarte wrote: > I don't recall ever seeing that come up with 3.14 > > Try reinstalling the firmware. Or better yet, update it to the latest > release. > > 73 de James K2QI > > On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 1:20 PM, Dick Roth, KA1OZ <mailto:raro...@comcast.net>> wrote: > > Hi All-- > > A strangeness: on a couple of occasions, when turning on my K3 (FW > 3.14) instead of the banner that I programmed with the K3 Utility, the > word "FREQ" appears in the VFO position. The only way I've been able to [snip] Just loaded 3.19 and will see if there's any change in behavior. This is not a major nuisance...it's only happened three times, but it may point to an unruly vector or corrupt code. Thanks for the suggestion. -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] Auto-Notch Broken in 3.25 (I probably missed this)
Tried listening for the Elecraft SSB net at 1800. There was a heterodyne or other interfering signal on 14.316. I tried to use Auto-Notch, but nothing changed. Then I went to manual and notched it out completely. Hope I'm not adding too much noise to the FW discussion! -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] Auto-Notch Broken in 3.25 (I probably missed this)
Ken Wagner K3IU wrote: > Hi Dick: > > Something is funny about this, 'cuz lots of folks have said it is not > working and lots, including me, say it works just fine. Only thing I can > think of trying to possibly correct it is to do a *complete *reload of > the firmware. I have had a couple of occasions where that fixed weird > problems in the past. > > 73 from just down 24 a bit... > > Ken K3IU > K3 #202 > Portsmouth, RI > ~~~~`` > Dick Roth, KA1OZ wrote: >> Tried listening for the Elecraft SSB net at 1800. There was a >> heterodyne or other interfering signal on 14.316. I tried to use >> Auto-Notch, but nothing changed. Then I went to manual and notched it >> out completely. >> >> Hope I'm not adding too much noise to the FW discussion! >> >> >> Thanks for the suggestion, Ken. I reloaded and still have the same condition. Doesn't matter whether AGC if fast or slow. The tone doesn't wander much and in manual mode I can quiet the tone and not have to fuss to keep it quiet. -- 73 from just up 24 a bit, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] Auto-Notch Broken in 3.25 (I probably missed this)
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > Strange - it works just as described in the Owner's manual here: auto notch > on SSB, manual (only) on AM/CW/DATA. > > Is it possible your AGC was turned off? > > Ron AC7AC > > -Original Message- > > Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote: >> Tried listening for the Elecraft SSB net at 1800. There was a >> heterodyne or other interfering signal on 14.316. I tried to use >> Auto-Notch, but nothing changed. Then I went to manual and notched it >> out completely. >> > > Same thing here. Auto Notch is gone in 3.25. > > 73, Markus HB9BRJ AGC is on. Here are the settings: AGC Delay nor AGC Hold 000 AGC PLS nor AGC SLP 002 AGC THR 008 AGC-F 140 AGC-S 010 Otherwise, the function appears to work properly when in manual mode. -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] Auto-Notch Broken in 3.25 (I probably missed this)
Dick Roth, KA1OZ wrote: > Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: >> Strange - it works just as described in the Owner's manual here: auto notch >> on SSB, manual (only) on AM/CW/DATA. >> >> Is it possible your AGC was turned off? >> >> Ron AC7AC >> >> -Original Message- >> >> Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote: >>> Tried listening for the Elecraft SSB net at 1800. There was a >>> heterodyne or other interfering signal on 14.316. I tried to use >>> Auto-Notch, but nothing changed. Then I went to manual and notched it >>> out completely. >>> >> Same thing here. Auto Notch is gone in 3.25. >> >> 73, Markus HB9BRJ > > AGC is on. Here are the settings: > > AGC Delay nor > AGC Hold 000 > AGC PLS nor > AGC SLP 002 > AGC THR 008 > AGC-F 140 > AGC-S 010 > > Otherwise, the function appears to work properly when in manual mode. > I, too, went back to 3.19. Auto-notch works as it always did before I loaded 3.25. My rig is a pretty early one, serial 859, with no mods performed since the original build. Never did the mods because I never saw the need. After an early failure of the front panel, the radio has been performing flawlessly. I couldn't be more pleased! But, I'll have to see how things fall out to determine whether to stay with 3019 and have auto-notch or go forward again to 3.25 to enjoy the improved NR. -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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 Future Factory Hardware Updates; + New beta f/w release 3.27
Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Hi Roy, > > As of today, we have made the following enhancements to all K3s leaving > the factory: > > K3 VFO TUNING NOISE REDUCTION (requires f/w 3.25 or later) > K3 AUTOMATIC FRONT END PROTECTION (1 wire mod) > K3 IF OUTPUT BUFFER GAIN MOD (For the P3, LP-PAN etc) (1 resistor value > change) > > Based on feedback form those that have tried the preliminary release of > these changes, we are comfortable with adding them as standard K3 features. > > Please note that the last item, the IF Output Buffer Gain mMod, is > slightly different than the similar N8LP mod some have been performing > on their K3s independently. We determined that only one value needs to > change to implement the gain increase for the IF output. We are changing > R8 from 1K ohms to 13K ohms. (Those that have made the N8LP mod may > also leave it as is.) > > Also, we are releasing new beta f/w today, MCU 3.27/DSP 2.24. This is > already available on the web page at: > > http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm > > This release includes: > > *ADDITIONAL NOISE REDUCTION (NR) IMPROVEMENTS. > *AUTONOTCH depth improved. > *SHIFT=.01 FIXED WITH LOW SIDETONE PITCH (300 Hz). > *VFOs NOW TUNE DOWN TO 490 kHz. > > We never sleep in Aptos! :-) > > 73, Eric WA6HHQ > > Roy Morris wrote: >> I would like to know if is the intention of Elecraft to incorporate the K3 >> AUTOMATIC FRONT-END PROTECTION mod and the K3VFO TUNING NOISE REDUCTION mod >> in future PC boards. If so, I plan to install these mods in my K3s. Roy >> Morris W4WFB >> > __ > 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 > Yup...my Auto-Notch works now!! Good goin' guys!! I've been told by family members that I tend to gush, but honestly, where else can you find the level of customer service that we have with Elecraft? Truly terrific!! -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] Mic and Headset
[snip] I use the Proset 5 (HC-5 element) with good results and comments. Even though I normally use hearing aids when out in the world (but not when hamming) I find that Audio Gain set to Lo is fine for me. I also use the Heil HM-5 when not wearing the headset. I'm told that audio sounds great regardless of mic. -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] Firmware Ver 3.30
Jim Harris wrote: > Hi, > > I've had my K3 (S/N 3431) up and running about two weeks. It arrived with > version 3.30 installed. I'm understanding from reading here on the reflector > that version is beta and is not available for download by K3 owners due to > some unforeseen difficulty. Two points. So far I've found no major issues > other than S-2 noise on 20 meter where it's not present on my IC-756ProIII. > On the other hand I'm somewhat concerned about receiving my radio with > unreleased software making me a unknowing test subject. Should I revert to > an earlier version to avoid learning about my new radio with unreleased > software that will obviously change in the near future. Second point, to > Elecraft management. It seems unwise business practice to provide a product > to customers that has not gone through necessary testing and release and > especially without the customers knowledge. > > If I'm misunderstanding something here please help me understand and I do > apologize if I do misunderstand. > > Have a good day and 73. > > Jim, W0EM > > [snip] Hi Jim, and congratulations on getting a K3. If you are like most of us, I think you will find that this rig offers loads of possibilities rarely found elsewhere. Regarding the firmware, the last "official" regular version was 3.14, which is still offered on the Elecraft website. However, the K3, being at heart a software defined radio, has challenged the usership to make requests and offer suggestions to further add to the value of this fine rig. Thus, the engineers at Elecraft, always in "turbo" mode, have been responding with upgrades and updates almost continuously. Most K3 owners subscribe to this culture of constant improvement. It seems to be exclusive with Elecraft because management and engineering is so continually tuned in to the needs and desires of its customer base as reflected in the reflector. Indeed, you will find that Wayne and Eric chime in quite frequently, as they always seem to have one eye on the list. Before being released as beta, the firmware is field tested by a small, but critical, group of users that thoroughly exercises the coded functions and reports back with their findings. In most cultures, the code would be released as "final", but the relationship between Elecraft and the usership is so dynamic that seldom is anything settled. In comparison, consider Microsoft releases, which are "final", until the next Tuesday patch releases come down the pike. So, if you would feel more comfortable with a "final" release on your K3, you can certainly downgrade to release 3.14, or you can benefit from the constant drive towards perfection with 3.30, which you will find just peachy. My 2 cents... -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] "Spasmodic" CW with 3.41
Greetings-- I discovered tonight, having downloaded and installed 3.41 a few nights ago, that when connected to HRD, my K3, #859, has problems with the keying circuit, regardless if I'm using my paddle or my straight key. While in TX Test mode, when connected to HRD, dits and dahs become "spasmodic" with dahs occasionally elongated or cut off short. The dits will occasionally "miss"...not be there when expected. When disconnected from HRD, normal operation resumes. Now, I only tried this on TX Test and not into the air or dummy load. When I reverted back to 3.30, the problem vanished...ceased to exist, connected to HRD or not. Has anyone else discovered this? -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] "Spasmodic" CW with 3.41
Len, K3LJ wrote: > Dick, I tried it with my K3 #892 with no problems during TX Test. I am > running the latest Beta version of HRD. I have no problems using HRD to do > CW or using the built in keyer in the K3. The mistakes that I make using the > keyer are mine but nothing out of the ordinary other than that. > > Len, K3LJ > > > > Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote: >> Greetings-- >> >> I discovered tonight, having downloaded and installed 3.41 a few nights >> ago, that when connected to HRD, my K3, #859, has problems with the >> keying circuit, regardless if I'm using my paddle or my straight key. >> >> While in TX Test mode, when connected to HRD, dits and dahs become >> "spasmodic" with dahs occasionally elongated or cut off short. The dits >> will occasionally "miss"...not be there when expected. >> >> When disconnected from HRD, normal operation resumes. Now, I only tried >> this on TX Test and not into the air or dummy load. >> >> When I reverted back to 3.30, the problem vanished...ceased to exist, >> connected to HRD or not. >> >> Has anyone else discovered this? >> >>> >[snip] > > I'm running HRD 4.1 Build 2312. I should add that the radio is as it was when I put it together. I have not made any mods. I don't know if this is pertinent or not. -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] "Spasmodic" CW with 3.41
This is a very plain vanilla setup. I'm using an iambic paddle plugged into the paddle input and my straight key into the key input. Other than my KUSB connection between my rig and my laptop, which runs Vista, there is no other connection. And with the K3 in TX Test, there is no RF possibly running around the shack. I also have a plain vanilla setup of HRD...out of the box, you might say. I do know that without changing HRD's setup, I can cure the problem by going back to 3.30. It would appear that something in 3.41 has done the changing! Thanks for your input, Wayne, Len and the rest of the crew. Wayne Burdick wrote: > I'm not observing any keying problems, either. How are you keying the > rig? How is HRD set up? I'm not an expert with HRD; is there a way to > reset it to defaults to see if it could be a configuration issue? > > Tnx > Wayne, > N6KR > > > http://www.elecraft.com > > On Oct 8, 2009, at 7:00 PM, "Dick Roth, KA1OZ" wrote: > >> Len, K3LJ wrote: >>> Dick, I tried it with my K3 #892 with no problems during TX Test. I am >>> running the latest Beta version of HRD. I have no problems using HRD >>> to do >>> CW or using the built in keyer in the K3. The mistakes that I make >>> using the >>> keyer are mine but nothing out of the ordinary other than that. >>> >>> Len, K3LJ >>> >>> >>> >>> Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote: >>>> Greetings-- >>>> >>>> I discovered tonight, having downloaded and installed 3.41 a few nights >>>> ago, that when connected to HRD, my K3, #859, has problems with the >>>> keying circuit, regardless if I'm using my paddle or my straight key. >>>> >>>> While in TX Test mode, when connected to HRD, dits and dahs become >>>> "spasmodic" with dahs occasionally elongated or cut off short. The >>>> dits >>>> will occasionally "miss"...not be there when expected. >>>> >>>> When disconnected from HRD, normal operation resumes. Now, I only >>>> tried >>>> this on TX Test and not into the air or dummy load. >>>> >>>> When I reverted back to 3.30, the problem vanished...ceased to exist, >>>> connected to HRD or not. >>>> >>>> Has anyone else discovered this? >>>> >>>>> >>> [snip] > >>> >> >> I'm running HRD 4.1 Build 2312. I should add that the radio is as it >> was when I put it together. I have not made any mods. I don't know if >> this is pertinent or not. >> >> -- >> 73, >> Dick ka1oz >> Middleborough, MA >> >> Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 >> Antenna: Titan-DX >> __ >> 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 > -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] "Spasmodic" CW with 3.41
Wayne Burdick wrote: > Dick, > > What version of HRD are you using? > > tnx > Wayne > > On Oct 9, 2009, at 3:28 AM, Dick Roth, KA1OZ wrote: > >> This is a very plain vanilla setup. I'm using an iambic paddle >> plugged into the paddle input and my straight key into the key input. >> Other than my KUSB connection between my rig and my laptop, which runs >> Vista, there is no other connection. And with the K3 in TX Test, >> there is no RF possibly running around the shack. >> >> I also have a plain vanilla setup of HRD...out of the box, you might >> say. I do know that without changing HRD's setup, I can cure the >> problem by going back to 3.30. It would appear that something in 3.41 >> has done the changing! >> >> Thanks for your input, Wayne, Len and the rest of the crew. >> >> >> Wayne Burdick wrote: >>> I'm not observing any keying problems, either. How are you keying the >>> rig? How is HRD set up? I'm not an expert with HRD; is there a way to >>> reset it to defaults to see if it could be a configuration issue? >>> Tnx >>> Wayne, >>> N6KR >>> >>> http://www.elecraft.com >>> On Oct 8, 2009, at 7:00 PM, "Dick Roth, KA1OZ" >>> wrote: >>>> Len, K3LJ wrote: >>>>> Dick, I tried it with my K3 #892 with no problems during TX Test. I am >>>>> running the latest Beta version of HRD. I have no problems using >>>>> HRD to do >>>>> CW or using the built in keyer in the K3. The mistakes that I make >>>>> using the >>>>> keyer are mine but nothing out of the ordinary other than that. >>>>> >>>>> Len, K3LJ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote: >>>>>> Greetings-- >>>>>> >>>>>> I discovered tonight, having downloaded and installed 3.41 a few >>>>>> nights >>>>>> ago, that when connected to HRD, my K3, #859, has problems with the >>>>>> keying circuit, regardless if I'm using my paddle or my straight key. >>>>>> >>>>>> While in TX Test mode, when connected to HRD, dits and dahs become >>>>>> "spasmodic" with dahs occasionally elongated or cut off short. >>>>>> The dits >>>>>> will occasionally "miss"...not be there when expected. >>>>>> >>>>>> When disconnected from HRD, normal operation resumes. Now, I only >>>>>> tried >>>>>> this on TX Test and not into the air or dummy load. >>>>>> >>>>>> When I reverted back to 3.30, the problem vanished...ceased to exist, >>>>>> connected to HRD or not. >>>>>> >>>>>> Has anyone else discovered this? >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>> [snip] > >>>>> >>>> >>>> I'm running HRD 4.1 Build 2312. I should add that the radio is as it >>>> was when I put it together. I have not made any mods. I don't know if >>>> this is pertinent or not. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 73, >>>> Dick ka1oz >>>> Middleborough, MA >>>> >>>> Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 >>>> Antenna: Titan-DX >>>> __ >>>> 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 >> >> >> -- >> 73, >> Dick ka1oz >> Middleborough, MA >> >> Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 >> Antenna: Titan-DX > > 4.1 Build 2312 I'm using a KUSB from Elecraft. I re-installed 3.41 to see whether there had been a problem with the first time I installed it, but the same symptoms are there. I can't even send 8 dits (error) without a skipped dit! It makes it impossible to send morse. When I try the straight key, it is hit and miss whether I transmit or not with each character. I just re-installed 3.30 and all is FB again! -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] Elecraft SSB Net results (11/1/2009)
Mark C. Killmon wrote: > Phil, NS7P, was away this week. > > > > We began the net at 18:00Z, which was an hour earlier today after the time > change, on 14.314. > > > > We closed the net at 18:40 with the following 16 check-ins + NCS. I > apologize if we missed east coast stations as I did not ask for a direct > call to the east from the west until well into the net. > > > > The following stations joined us: > > > > K0JWC Jim MN K3 3447 (Today's high SN) > > KK7PLyle WA K3 002 (Lyle's joke, SN 001 is QRT, so he says this > is the lowest SN on the air, currently) > > WB6HPF Al CA K3 974 > > LA3ZH Leif K3 0116 (nice to have Leif's DX check-in from the southern > coast of Norway) > > W0FM Terry MO K3 474 > > K3PIN Steve PA K3 2453 > > KA0NCR Arnie NE K3 185 > > KE7PZX Al (/7 at 2100 ft. ASL, no Elecraft today) > > K4GCJ Gerry NC K3 1597 > > N6JW John CA K3 936 > > K5LAD Jim OK K3 1068 > > W0NTA Dick CO K3 1208 > > W8OV Dave TX K3 3139 > > KE7WWC Paul WA TS-520 > > K6CRC Randy CA K3 2051 > > KB6QXR/M Keith (owns an SX-28, today's Hallicrafters check-in) > > K4SOMark VA K3 2861 (NCS) > > > > Have a great week. > > > > 73, Mark > > www.k4so.com > > www.picasaweb.com/kfourso > > kfourso.googlepages.com > > [snip] I tried to log into the net, but propagation was terrible up here near Cape Cod. I would hear an occasional voice surface through the noise and don't know if anyone heard me calling. Now that we are into EST rather than EDT there's more of a chance that I'll be available to join the net. Hope to QSO with you guys soon! -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] Jurassic Radio vs K3
wa6riv wrote: > 1972 and 13 years old, > > WN6EDW, First transmitter OX-2 ICM kit, true QRP. My rcvr was a Ten Tec RX-10. > > Ted WP4CW [snip] I was WV2LBV in 1960 and amazingly young at 16! Built the novice rig featured in the Handbook (if I remember correctly) with a 6146 as both oscillator and amp...a full 75 watts. It took crystals to make it work, but I had to stay still in my chair, since body capacitance caused the frequency to slide if I moved. Oh...when I built it, I kept blowing rectifier tubes...until I learned the difference between a millihenry and a microhenry. I was thrilled to have a "real" receiver, an SX-99. Antenna was wrapped around the exterior (window to window) four stories up on the apartment building where we lived. My first QSO was with North Dakota and my knees were shaking so hard I almost couldn't continue to handle the key! -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] A Katiegram in hand!!
Ordered 11/22/07 KRX3 and 1.8 kc filter are back ordered. I am now in a race to erect my new Titan-DX vertical before the K3 arrives. I am psyched!! -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Breathlessly awaiting my K3 to bring me back on the air after 30 years. ___ 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] SN 859 arrives at high noon!!
The doorbell rang at noon straight up! A brown box greeted me as I yelled something incoherent, but full of joy. The radio was ordered on 11/22/08 and I received my Katiegram on 4/28. The fun begins! -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX (to come) ___ 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] Getting to know K3-859
It's 0444 EDT and I think it's time to go to bed. I'm just short of the first power on test and I'm going to get some rest before taking that step. Tomorrow is another day. I didn't realize that items of this quality were available to "consumers". Fit and finish are remarkable. There's quality in everything from button pushing feedback to structuring the assembly process. I used to build some Heath and have written a few instruction manuals along the way and this instruction set is really excellent. I have only hit one snag so far: I received only 3 out of 4 #4 fiber washers and I was short 3 screws. All but the washer were in the Spares Kit. I'll be letting support know if or when I hit a road block. So far...I'm having a whole lot of fun developing pride of ownership. Good Night & -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX (to come) ___ 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] Initial strangeness
It's been many years since even touching an HF radio (last one was National NCX-3). Things that used to be familiar are now strange and new again. To wit...doing the first calibrations. The synthesizer cal appeared to complete correctly, but when I hopped from band to band, there is a momentary "ERR PL1" message at VFO B. I don't know if this is normal or not. I think I went through filter setup correctly, but when attempting the Reference Oscillator Calibration my trip took me to an unfamiliar place. While I don't have my antenna set up, yet. I connected a few feet of wire to the ANT 1 input hoping to hear WWV or CHU, but no dice. What I did hear on all bands were spurs or parasitics roaming around. There were frequency sweeps that were VFO dependent and others that were unaffected even when spinning the VFO dial. Perhaps others have been here before and can give me a clue. Thanks and good night! -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX (to come) ___ 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] Something happened behind my back!
My K3 will not turn on. It was semi-alive last night. When I press the "Power" button, the power supply meter reads about 2 amps and its lighted meter glow brighter, but the K3 front panel lies lifeless. I have been troubleshooting what appears to be a problem: when attempting to calibrate the KSYN3 I repeatedly got VFO A: E5, VFO B: ERR VCO at the test's conclusion. Pushing ahead I attempted to perform the cal for KREF3 using the beat frequency method, but could not hear any on the air signal that were recognizable. Instead there were various signals roaming across the bandwidth. My first thought was to use a better antenna, but later pulled the KSYN3 to check for lead clearance and proper mating of the connector. All seemed ok, but the radio wouldn't work. So I left it still giving me VCO errors and went to bed. Just getting home I found the condition I mentioned above. I'm not sure which direction to take, but I think I'll back off and watch baseball before going through the schematics. ttfn & -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX (to come) ___ 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] Something happened behind my back!
Thomas Norff wrote: Hi Dick, my fully equiped K3 takes 0.87 A while receiving... first of all i would do the initial poweron checks again Good luck, hopefully nothing damaged so far... 73 Thomas, DM7TN -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dick Roth KA1OZ Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:49 AM To: K3 Support Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Something happened behind my back! My K3 will not turn on. It was semi-alive last night. When I press the "Power" button, the power supply meter reads about 2 amps and its lighted meter glow brighter, but the K3 front panel lies lifeless. I have been troubleshooting what appears to be a problem: when attempting to calibrate the KSYN3 I repeatedly got VFO A: E5, VFO B: ERR VCO at the test's conclusion. Pushing ahead I attempted to perform the cal for KREF3 using the beat frequency method, but could not hear any on the air signal that were recognizable. Instead there were various signals roaming across the bandwidth. My first thought was to use a better antenna, but later pulled the KSYN3 to check for lead clearance and proper mating of the connector. All seemed ok, but the radio wouldn't work. So I left it still giving me VCO errors and went to bed. Just getting home I found the condition I mentioned above. I'm not sure which direction to take, but I think I'll back off and watch baseball before going through the schematics. ttfn & -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX (to come) ___ 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 Wow! I was just fooling around, pushing multiple panel buttons when it came alive! I thought that maybe there was a backdoor/override-override...well I'm just speculating. Well it turns on and off properly now, but I'll call Aptos tomorrow evening (EDT) and see where else my journey takes me. Thanks to those who gave me encouragement. This is a really nice list to be a part of. -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX (to come) ___ 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: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Greg wrote: Dick. Any luck on this yet? If not, you may need to adjust the spacking of the L1 winding on the SYN board that is attached to the DSP shield. If that's the case, when we hear back (please use reply all) and Gary or I will send you exactly what to do. Greg - Original Message - From: "Dick Roth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 4:26 PM Subject: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log Hi Support-- SN 859, here! Here's the FW list and the Activity Log: uC 01.88 d1 01.70 d2 0.00 FL 00.01 dr 00.00 19:19:11 K3 Utility Version 1.1.4.1 19:19:12 K3 is running main program. RS232 4800 bps. 19:19:20 Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com 19:19:22 Available DTBL version is 00.08 19:19:22 Installed DTBL1 version is 00.08 19:19:22 Connected to Elecraft server. Please be patient, this takes a few seconds. 19:19:26 Found file "." 19:19:26 Found file ".." 19:19:26 Found file "DTBL0008.HEX" 19:19:26 Found file "HAUX0169.HEX" 19:19:26 Found file "HAUX0170.HEX" 19:19:26 Found file "HDSP0169.HEX" 19:19:26 Found file "HDSP0170.HEX" 19:19:26 Found file "K3UtilityVersionInfo.txt" 19:19:26 Found file "TBOOT7.HEX" 19:19:26 Found file "hfpf0001.hex" 19:19:26 Found file "hfwnotes.rtf" 19:19:26 Found file "hmcu0187.hex" 19:19:26 Found file "hmcu0188.hex" 19:19:26 Verifying hmcu0188.hex 19:19:27 hmcu0188.hex verification succeeded 19:19:27 Verifying TBOOT7.HEX 19:19:27 TBOOT7.HEX verification succeeded 19:19:27 Verifying HDSP0170.HEX 19:19:28 HDSP0170.HEX verification succeeded 19:19:28 Verifying HAUX0170.HEX 19:19:28 HAUX0170.HEX verification succeeded 19:19:28 Verifying DTBL0008.HEX 19:19:29 DTBL0008.HEX verification succeeded 19:19:29 Verifying hfpf0001.hex 19:19:29 hfpf0001.hex verification succeeded 19:19:29 Copying files to C:\Documents and Settings\Dick Roth\Application Data\Elecraft\K3 Firmware 19:19:30 Copied K3UtilityVersionInfo.txt from Elecraft 19:19:30 Copied 1 files from Elecraft to C:\Documents and Settings\Dick Roth\Application Data\Elecraft\K3 Firmware 19:19:30 Ready 19:19:30 K3 is running main program. RS232 4800 bps. 19:19:42 K3 is running main program. RS232 4800 bps. 19:19:42 Loading firmware from C:\Documents and Settings\Dick Roth\Application Data\Elecraft\K3 Firmware 19:19:42 Setting K3 RS-232 to 38400 bits per second 19:19:43 MCU firmware file hmcu0188.hex verified 19:19:43 Preparing K3 for MCU firmware load 19:19:47 Sending firmware file hmcu0188.hex to MCU 19:21:07 Verifying MCU firmware load 19:21:12 MCU verification succeeded 19:21:12 MCU firmware load is complete 19:21:12 FPF firmware file hfpf0001.hex verified 19:21:12 Erasing flash memory 19:21:16 Sending firmware file hfpf0001.hex to FPF 19:21:48 Verifying FPF firmware load 19:21:48 FPF verification succeeded 19:21:48 FPF firmware load is complete 19:21:48 DSP1 firmware file TBOOT7.HEX verified 19:21:48 DSP1 firmware file HDSP0170.HEX verified 19:21:49 DSP1 firmware file DTBL0008.HEX verified 19:21:50 Sending firmware file TBOOT7.HEX to DSP1 19:21:51 Erasing DSP1 program and table memory 19:21:52 Sending firmware file HDSP0170.HEX to DSP1 19:22:40 Sending firmware file DTBL0008.HEX to DSP1 19:24:10 Waiting for MCU reset to complete 19:24:14 Verifying DSP1 firmware load 19:24:14 DSP1 verification succeeded 19:24:14 DSP1 firmware load is complete 19:24:14 Setting K3 RS-232 to 4800 bits per second 19:24:15 Elapsed time: 273 seconds 19:24:15 Ready There you go! 73, Dick ka1oz -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1416 - Release Date: 5/5/2008 5:11 PM Hi Greg-- Yes, I've had luck (I'm not sure that it was skill) in getting my rig going. I wound up removing the REF and SYN boards and remaking all the coax connections. I then slipped my business card under each board to verify clearance between the boards and the shield. When I powered up again I started hearing traffic. While I was having my problem, the REF and SYN boards were microphonic. That's why I remade the connections. After the "repair" the circuits were quiet, the microphonics gone. Another thing...when performing the VCO cal that led to error messages, the radio went through each cal step lickety split. Once corrected the steps were quite drawn out in some cases, but led to a right and proper conclusion. Right now I'm listening to the Red Sox. I have never been able to listen to this station without lots of noise until hearing it with this K3. ttfn & -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX (to come) ___ 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: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Greg wrote:
Dick. Any luck on this yet? If not, you may need to adjust the
spacking of the L1 winding on the SYN board that is attached to the DSP
shield. If that's the case, when we hear back (please use reply all)
and Gary or I will send you exactly what to do.
Greg
- Original Message - From: "Dick Roth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 4:26 PM
Subject: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Hi Support--
SN 859, here!
Here's the FW list and the Activity Log:
{snip}
:24:14 DSP1 verification succeeded
19:24:14 DSP1 firmware load is complete
19:24:14 Setting K3 RS-232 to 4800 bits per second
19:24:15 Elapsed time: 273 seconds
19:24:15 Ready
There you go!
73,
Dick ka1oz
--
No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1416 -
Release Date: 5/5/2008 5:11 PM
Until yesterday morning, I hadn't gotten past the VCO test. It was
consistent with the following error messages:
E 5
ERR VCO
E 00255
ERR VC4
I ran the test this morning with no error message, however instead of
clicking along at a very good clip, it began with the word "busy" and
then a slow count up to cal 127 and then to frequency readout normally.
I can now hear traffic (net on 3.905 mc)!
Well then I got home this evening and found the K3 doa. When I push the
"Power" button, there's a bit of a draw on the power supply and I hear a
relay clicking, but the front panel will not light and no functions are
available. I tried going through the Theory in the manual and scoured
the schemagics, but can't figure out the power distribution architecture.
This bums me out since I finally got the REF and SYN to play nice and I
was getting into listening to ssb net traffic (and the ball game).
I have a call in to Aptos, but they're on the other coast and I think
they probably went home (if they have any sense). Does anyone on the
list have any ideas?
ttfn &
--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA
K3/100(Kit) SN 000859
Titan-DX (to come)
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[Elecraft] Re: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Greg wrote:
Dick,
Even though the FP LCD does not light up, Do you see anything on the display
like MCU LD?
Greg
-Original Message-
From: Dick Roth KA1OZ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 6:04 PM
To: Greg; Elecraft Reflector
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Greg wrote:
Dick. Any luck on this yet? If not, you may need to adjust the
spacking of the L1 winding on the SYN board that is attached to the DSP
shield. If that's the case, when we hear back (please use reply all)
and Gary or I will send you exactly what to do.
Greg
- Original Message - From: "Dick Roth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 4:26 PM
Subject: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Hi Support--
SN 859, here!
Here's the FW list and the Activity Log:
{snip}
:24:14 DSP1 verification succeeded
19:24:14 DSP1 firmware load is complete
19:24:14 Setting K3 RS-232 to 4800 bits per second
19:24:15 Elapsed time: 273 seconds
19:24:15 Ready
There you go!
73,
Dick ka1oz
--
No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1416 -
Release Date: 5/5/2008 5:11 PM
Until yesterday morning, I hadn't gotten past the VCO test. It was
consistent with the following error messages:
E 5
ERR VCO
E 00255
ERR VC4
I ran the test this morning with no error message, however instead of
clicking along at a very good clip, it began with the word "busy" and
then a slow count up to cal 127 and then to frequency readout normally.
I can now hear traffic (net on 3.905 mc)!
Well then I got home this evening and found the K3 doa. When I push the
"Power" button, there's a bit of a draw on the power supply and I hear a
relay clicking, but the front panel will not light and no functions are
available. I tried going through the Theory in the manual and scoured
the schemagics, but can't figure out the power distribution architecture.
This bums me out since I finally got the REF and SYN to play nice and I
was getting into listening to ssb net traffic (and the ball game).
I have a call in to Aptos, but they're on the other coast and I think
they probably went home (if they have any sense). Does anyone on the
list have any ideas?
ttfn &
--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA
K3/100(Kit) SN 000859
Titan-DX (to come)
News flash!!! While tilting the radio on its hind feet and pressing the
power button, while attempting to read a possibly unlit LCD, the damn
thing turned on!!
I will not turn it off unless I must until I have performed whatever
adjustment you recommend.
ttfn &
--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA
K3/100(Kit) SN 000859
Titan-DX (to come)
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[Elecraft] Re: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Greg wrote:
Don made a good point. When you assembled the power pole, did you make sure
when inserting the pins that you heard a distinct click? If not, they may
not be completly seated. Try pushing them in more to see if they click.
Greg
-Original Message-
From: Dick Roth KA1OZ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 6:55 PM
To: Greg
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Greg wrote:
So Dick...what is it doing now? When the VCO CAL went slowly and the
speeding up some toward the end is correct behavior.
Are you hearing normal signals now? Have you done the REF CAL and TX Gain
CAL?
Greg
{snip}
I successfully ran the REF CAL and TX Gain last night while the radio
was in its glory. Now if I can only turn it on and off when I want
to...(pardon the whine).
What else can I do to provide hints of the radio's health?
--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA
K3/100(Kit) SN 000859
Titan-DX (to come)
I started with DC. APP connectors are firm in their sockets and no
wiggling causes outages. When I installed the front panel, I was keenly
aware from list traffic that great care had to be taken during this
process. I looked at each connecting point of each connector. I've
also given the baby "therapeutic taps" to see if anything was loose.
If you guys don't mind...its 2317 here and I rise at 0500 to pay the
mortgage, so I'll follow up tomorrow.
ttfn &
--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA
K3/100(Kit) SN 000859
Titan-DX (to come)
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[Elecraft] Re: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Greg wrote:
hahahaha... No problem Dick. Good night.
Sounds like you may be OK now. Start using your new rig but let us know
if the power problem creeps back in.
73
Greg
AB7R
- Original Message - From: "Dick Roth KA1OZ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Greg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Elecraft Reflector"
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 8:20 PM
Subject: Re: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Greg wrote:
Don made a good point. When you assembled the power pole, did you
make sure
when inserting the pins that you heard a distinct click? If not,
they may
not be completly seated. Try pushing them in more to see if they click.
Greg
-Original Message-
From: Dick Roth KA1OZ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 6:55 PM
To: Greg
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Greg wrote:
So Dick...what is it doing now? When the VCO CAL went slowly and the
speeding up some toward the end is correct behavior.
Are you hearing normal signals now? Have you done the REF CAL and
TX Gain
CAL?
Greg
{snip}
I successfully ran the REF CAL and TX Gain last night while the radio
was in its glory. Now if I can only turn it on and off when I want
to...(pardon the whine).
What else can I do to provide hints of the radio's health?
--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA
K3/100(Kit) SN 000859
Titan-DX (to come)
I started with DC. APP connectors are firm in their sockets and no
wiggling causes outages. When I installed the front panel, I was
keenly aware from list traffic that great care had to be taken during
this process. I looked at each connecting point of each connector.
I've also given the baby "therapeutic taps" to see if anything was loose.
If you guys don't mind...its 2317 here and I rise at 0500 to pay the
mortgage, so I'll follow up tomorrow.
ttfn &
--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA
K3/100(Kit) SN 000859
Titan-DX (to come)
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Well I still have the turn on problem. After I read what I sent you
last, I thought better of taking the front panel connections for
granted, so after I got home from work tonight I removed the front panel
and exercised the various connections and put everything back together.
It wouldn't turn on. So I did some random gefinger poken and just as
randomly the radio turned on.
Let me review what I know about this nuisance:
1. When pushing the "Power" button, I hear a small relay click and my
power supply indicates that the rig is drawing about an amp.
2. However, no panel leds light and there is nothing on the LCD display.
3. No tapping, nudging, or any other "therapeutic" man handling of any
parts appears to improve the situation.
4. And then with a random push of the "Power" button...voila, the radio
comes to life.
5. I reloaded the firmware code a couple of times at least. I'm using
the KUSB adapter from Elecraft and it is running the latest driver from
Prolific.
I don't know what else to mention, but I'm afraid to turn the rig off
because I'm afraid I'll never be able to turn it on again!
ttfn &
--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA
K3/100(Kit) SN 000859
Titan-DX (to come)
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Re: [Elecraft] Re: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Jim Miller wrote:
Is the power switch itself flakey? 73, Jim
{snip}
It doesn't appear to be flaky. Each an every time I press it, there is
a change of state of a relay somewhere in the rig, and each and every
time I press it, the power supply shows a draw of an amp or so. Its
just that each and every time I press the button the rig may or may not
turn on.
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Titan-DX (to come)
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[Elecraft] Fan Panel Flipped???
I think I might have brushed on past a comment for another Elecrafter that the fan panel may be flipped (crackle finish side inside). I think he's right. It looks like the wrong side was up when the panels were stamped. Am I correct? -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX (to come) ___ 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: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Greg wrote:
Try this...
Starting with the power OFF. Turn it ON but HOLD the power button for
about 10 seconds...till you see MCU LD on the LCD. The LCD will not be
lit. This is a forced MCU load state. No using your K3 utility program
in advanced mode, load JUST the MCU file by putting a check just in that
box, nothing else. Then click on send checked items to K3.
After the MCU file loads and the radio resets, then upload the DSP1, FPF
and DSP data table files.
Standing by
- Original Message - From: "Dick Roth KA1OZ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 7:00 PM
Subject: Re: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Greg wrote:
hahahaha... No problem Dick. Good night.
Sounds like you may be OK now. Start using your new rig but let us
know if the power problem creeps back in.
73
Greg
AB7R
- Original Message - From: "Dick Roth KA1OZ"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Greg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Elecraft Reflector"
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 8:20 PM
Subject: Re: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Greg wrote:
Don made a good point. When you assembled the power pole, did you
make sure
when inserting the pins that you heard a distinct click? If not,
they may
not be completly seated. Try pushing them in more to see if they
click.
Greg
-Original Message-
From: Dick Roth KA1OZ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 6:55 PM
To: Greg
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Greg wrote:
So Dick...what is it doing now? When the VCO CAL went slowly and the
speeding up some toward the end is correct behavior.
Are you hearing normal signals now? Have you done the REF CAL and
TX Gain
CAL?
Greg
{snip}
I successfully ran the REF CAL and TX Gain last night while the radio
was in its glory. Now if I can only turn it on and off when I want
to...(pardon the whine).
What else can I do to provide hints of the radio's health?
--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA
K3/100(Kit) SN 000859
Titan-DX (to come)
I started with DC. APP connectors are firm in their sockets and no
wiggling causes outages. When I installed the front panel, I was
keenly aware from list traffic that great care had to be taken
during this process. I looked at each connecting point of each
connector. I've also given the baby "therapeutic taps" to see if
anything was loose.
If you guys don't mind...its 2317 here and I rise at 0500 to pay the
mortgage, so I'll follow up tomorrow.
ttfn &
--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA
K3/100(Kit) SN 000859
Titan-DX (to come)
--
No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.10/1421 -
Release Date: 5/7/2008 5:23 PM
Well I still have the turn on problem. After I read what I sent you
last, I thought better of taking the front panel connections for
granted, so after I got home from work tonight I removed the front
panel and exercised the various connections and put everything back
together.
It wouldn't turn on. So I did some random gefinger poken and just as
randomly the radio turned on.
Let me review what I know about this nuisance:
1. When pushing the "Power" button, I hear a small relay click and my
power supply indicates that the rig is drawing about an amp.
2. However, no panel leds light and there is nothing on the LCD display.
3. No tapping, nudging, or any other "therapeutic" man handling of any
parts appears to improve the situation.
4. And then with a random push of the "Power" button...voila, the
radio comes to life.
5. I reloaded the firmware code a couple of times at least. I'm using
the KUSB adapter from Elecraft and it is running the latest driver
from Prolific.
I don't know what else to mention, but I'm afraid to turn the rig off
because I'm afraid I'll never be able to turn it on again!
ttfn &
--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA
K3/100(Kit) SN 000859
Titan-DX (to come)
--
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Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.14/1425 -
Release Date: 5/9/2008 12:38 PM
Well, I've been keeping a low profile for the past couple of days for
fear of waking the poltergeist that kept my K3 from turning on. As of
two days ago the radio has turned on upon command. I've been afraid of
jinxing the situation, but I finally did the last of the assembling and
calibrating. It is now a full fledged 100w K3. I just got notice that
the antenna mount shipped today. I've been using a long wire to
retraining my hearing. I tried loading the wire, but my xyl came
arunnin' to tell me that I'm being received real well on the family TV,
so I went qrt. With any luck I'll have the vertical mounted
[Elecraft] K3 has no TX audio...any ideas?
Hi Folks-- I finally got to reading parts of the Owner's Manual and tried to set up the rig to monitor my mic audio while in Test Mode. I can't get either front panel Heil HM-Pro or rear panel Heil Proset 5 to pass audio. I made sure I wasn't in Split and that the mode (USB) made sense. Regardless of whether I'm set MAIN:FP or MAIN:rP. Any ideas where to start first? ttfn & -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX (to come) ___ 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 has no TX audio...any ideas?
Gary Hvizdak wrote: Dick, A curious question … are you using a Heil manufactured adaptor cable, and if so, which one? Kenwood, Icom, Yeasu/Ten-Tec, other? Gary KI4GGX P.S. TTFN? *Dick Roth KA1OZ* /Fri May 16 23:29:35 EDT 2008/ Hi Folks-- I finally got to reading parts of the Owner's Manual and tried to set up the rig to monitor my mic audio while in Test Mode. I can't get either front panel Heil HM-Pro or rear panel Heil Proset 5 to pass audio. I made sure I wasn't in Split and that the mode (USB) made sense. Regardless of whether I'm set MAIN:FP or MAIN:rP. Any ideas where to start first? ttfn & -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Ah Ha!!! I found my problem! The mics were set for low impedance rather than high. I made the adjustment and I'm now modulating. However, I find that my Heil phones really can't hear a monitor signal. I can begin to hear myself if I crank up the compress to maximum smoke...likewise the mic gain. But bottom line is that I'm out of the woods and have a working radio. Thanks for offering help to all. Have a good night... ttfn & -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX (to come) ___ 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 has no TX audio...any ideas?
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: It's a TAP or HOLD switch (all four of those knobs there do that) and in this case you should be HOLDing it - just long enough until both CMP & PWR leds go out. You don't have to hold it while you turn (as opposed to some of the filter functionality introduced later where you HOLD & TURN at the same time). 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 David, there's so much to learn about this rig! The last hf rig I owned was a National NCX-3. Three bands and two bandwidths (CW & SSB). Plain and simple (of course one had to tune the radio (dip the plate, increase the drive, etc.). Thanks for the pointer. -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX (to come) ___ 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 Front Panel Problems
Hi all-- I've been having a terrific time getting to know #859. My antenna party is tomorrow and I'll be on the air in a couple of days. Last night while reading the mail, the front panel began flashing. The LCD display lamp turned off, the LEDs flickered and turned off and I lost control of the radio. The rig was still receiving (the AF Gain control did still work), but I couldn't change frequency or any other state of the K3 including the ability to turn the power off. I gave the box a therapeutic rap to see if anything was loose, but no, it sounds absolutely solid. Within a few moments, all faculties returned and I was able to power it down for the night. Has anyone seen this before? ttfn & -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX ___ 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] Re: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log >>>Turn on problems
Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote:
Greg wrote:
Try this...
Starting with the power OFF. Turn it ON but HOLD the power button for
about 10 seconds...till you see MCU LD on the LCD. The LCD will not
be lit. This is a forced MCU load state. No using your K3 utility
program in advanced mode, load JUST the MCU file by putting a check
just in that box, nothing else. Then click on send checked items to K3.
After the MCU file loads and the radio resets, then upload the DSP1,
FPF and DSP data table files.
Standing by
- Original Message - From: "Dick Roth KA1OZ"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 7:00 PM
Subject: Re: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Greg wrote:
hahahaha... No problem Dick. Good night.
Sounds like you may be OK now. Start using your new rig but let us
know if the power problem creeps back in.
73
Greg
AB7R
- Original Message - From: "Dick Roth KA1OZ"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Greg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Elecraft Reflector"
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 8:20 PM
Subject: Re: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Greg wrote:
Don made a good point. When you assembled the power pole, did you
make sure
when inserting the pins that you heard a distinct click? If not,
they may
not be completly seated. Try pushing them in more to see if they
click.
Greg
-Original Message-
From: Dick Roth KA1OZ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 6:55 PM
To: Greg
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: ERR VCO Problem Activity Log
Greg wrote:
So Dick...what is it doing now? When the VCO CAL went slowly and
the
speeding up some toward the end is correct behavior.
Are you hearing normal signals now? Have you done the REF CAL
and TX Gain
CAL?
Greg
{snip}
I successfully ran the REF CAL and TX Gain last night while the radio
was in its glory. Now if I can only turn it on and off when I want
to...(pardon the whine).
What else can I do to provide hints of the radio's health?
--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA
K3/100(Kit) SN 000859
Titan-DX (to come)
I started with DC. APP connectors are firm in their sockets and no
wiggling causes outages. When I installed the front panel, I was
keenly aware from list traffic that great care had to be taken
during this process. I looked at each connecting point of each
connector. I've also given the baby "therapeutic taps" to see if
anything was loose.
If you guys don't mind...its 2317 here and I rise at 0500 to pay
the mortgage, so I'll follow up tomorrow.
ttfn &
--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA
K3/100(Kit) SN 000859
Titan-DX (to come)
--
No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.10/1421 -
Release Date: 5/7/2008 5:23 PM
Well I still have the turn on problem. After I read what I sent you
last, I thought better of taking the front panel connections for
granted, so after I got home from work tonight I removed the front
panel and exercised the various connections and put everything back
together.
It wouldn't turn on. So I did some random gefinger poken and just as
randomly the radio turned on.
Let me review what I know about this nuisance:
1. When pushing the "Power" button, I hear a small relay click and my
power supply indicates that the rig is drawing about an amp.
2. However, no panel leds light and there is nothing on the LCD display.
3. No tapping, nudging, or any other "therapeutic" man handling of
any parts appears to improve the situation.
4. And then with a random push of the "Power" button...voila, the
radio comes to life.
5. I reloaded the firmware code a couple of times at least. I'm
using the KUSB adapter from Elecraft and it is running the latest
driver from Prolific.
I don't know what else to mention, but I'm afraid to turn the rig off
because I'm afraid I'll never be able to turn it on again!
ttfn &
--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA
K3/100(Kit) SN 000859
Titan-DX (to come)
--
No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.14/1425 -
Release Date: 5/9/2008 12:38 PM
Well, I've been keeping a low profile for the past couple of days for
fear of waking the poltergeist that kept my K3 from turning on. As of
two days ago the radio has turned on upon command. I've been afraid of
jinxing the situation, but I finally did the last of the assembling and
calibrating. It is now a full fledged 100w K3. I just got notice that
the antenna mount shipped today. I've been using a long wire to
retraining my hearing. I tried loading the wire, but my xyl came
arunnin' to tell me that I'm being received real well on the family TV,
so I went qrt. With any luck I'
[Elecraft] Re: KA1OZ Re: Front Panel Problems again>>>>resolved!!
Gary Surrency wrote:
QSL. Thanks and good evening. I am now QRT for today.
-Gary
Dick Roth wrote:
Gary Surrency wrote:
Dick,
OK, thanks for giving it one more shot.
Sometimes there is some leakage on the little KIO3 digital I/O board
(that has the DE-15 and DE-9 connectors) that can make the rig not
turn on or off correctly. If you remove it to check for this, leave
the board out for the test and do not install it as it will cause no
harm.
We should be able to ship the new FP board today or tomorrow. It's
entered in our system.
If you want it delivered by some means other than regular mail, at
your expense, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] and let him know.
-Gary
Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote:
Gary Surrency wrote:
Hi Dick,
Sorry to hear those things were not successful.
We can send you a new front panel, if it seems likely it was the
problem all along.
I'll enter the order for that right now.
{snip}
Hi Gary and All--
Gary, thanks for shipping the new front panel. I just finished
recalibrating the rig and have been listening to some qsos.
Replacing the front panel appears to have cured my problems. The K3
turned on properly and has responded appropriately through each step of
calibration. (This time I was sure to save the configuration on my
laptop...just in case.
Once again I feel compelled to compliment Elecraft on the fit and finish
of the K3, as well as the superior customer service. I know that
Elecraft will take whatever reasonable steps are necessary to satisfy
their customers. I deal with tech support with various IT and telecom
organizations so I can legitimately compare.
Well tomorrow I'm going to get my feet wet and do some hamming.
Good Night All...and thanks for all your help.
--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA
K3/100(Kit) SN 000859
Titan-DX
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[Elecraft] KUSB on Linux machine??
Hi there-- My main pc runs a variant of Red Hat Linux (CentOS 5.1). Has anyone been able to properly install the KUSB (drivers) on a Linux box? The Prolific site has a driver that I've heard only works with the 2.4 kernel. Has anyone had any luck using the KUSB with a 2.6 kernel? ttfn & -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX ___ 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] KUSB on Linux machine??
Brendan Minish wrote: prolific support is in the 2.6 kernels, I have yet to meet a USB driver that isn't plug and play under modern 2.6 kernels. no additional drivers required Plug it in and it should appear as /dev/ttyUSB0 (assuming it's the first USB serial device ) dmesg will show you more If you need some more help on any of this please contact me directly I am deeply familiar with Centos and redhat. On Fri, 2008-06-13 at 19:27 -0400, Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote: Hi there-- My main pc runs a variant of Red Hat Linux (CentOS 5.1). Has anyone been able to properly install the KUSB (drivers) on a Linux box? The Prolific site has a driver that I've heard only works with the 2.4 kernel. Has anyone had any luck using the KUSB with a 2.6 kernel? ttfn & 73 Brendan EI6IZ RHCE 805008029731335 Brendan, this was way too simple! I found that I had to execute k3util as root, otherwise it wouldn't open the ttyUSB0 port. I performsed a download of the latest firmware without any hitches. Thanks & -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX ___ 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] KUSB on Linux machine??
John R. Lonigro wrote: Dick: Go to /dev (as root) and open up the permissions on ttyUSB0. Then you can access USB0 without being root. The default is rw access for root only. I had to do a similar thing when accessing ttyS0 with my K2. Unfortunately, every time I reboot, I have to do this all over again. I probably need to put it in a startup file somewhere. 73's, John AA0VE Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote: Brendan, this was way too simple! I found that I had to execute k3util as root, otherwise it wouldn't open the ttyUSB0 port. I performsed a download of the latest firmware without any hitches. Thanks for the tip, John. Works like a champ now. Sometimes I forget about permissions and ownership. Have a great weekend! ttfn & -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX ___ 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] KUSB on Linux machine??
Brendan Minish wrote: On Sat, 2008-06-14 at 11:14 +0100, David Woolley (E.L) wrote: Brendan, this was way too simple! I found that I had to execute k3util as root, otherwise it wouldn't open the ttyUSB0 port. I cannot think of any good reason why this would be necessary, and as a matter of policy one should reject software that shouldn't need to run as root, but does actually need to. I think it is more likely that the ttyUSB0 device node needs its permissions changing or accommodating to. On Centos / RHEL /Fedora Adding your user to the uucp group will give you access to the serial ports. to give your normal user access to the serial ports do the following as root usermod -a -G uucp you can also do this with the GUI tool system-config-users this adds your normal user to the uucp group and gives your user access to the serial ports so that you can run com port applications as a user instead of root you may need to log your user out and back in again for this to take effect. PS Note that Centos is a derivative, not a variant of Red Hat; Red Hat would deny any responsibility for it. Having recently completed some redhat training this is true, however the redhat people work pretty closely with centos these days and Centos is not seen as a rival. Centos is based on the redhat Enterprise linux source code tree that Redhat publish under the terms of the GPL. Centos aims to be binary compatible with Redhat Enterprise linux Red Hat commercialise open source software by branding it and then charging for the use of the brand and for support. Redhat operate within the parameters of the GPL licence and contribute a lot of paid for development resources to the linux codebase. They sell a commercially supported product, it is the support, the compiled binaries, Indemnity from litigation (SCO, MS etc) and branding that you are buying, not 'linux' CentOs remove the Red Hat branding and bypasses the support contract that encumbers commercially supplied copies of Red Hat Linux. This is Something that the Centos people are perfectly entitled to do under the terms of the GPL. You are are also able if you so wish to download the entire RHEL source tree and rebuild your own binary compatible version 73 Brendan EI6IZ RHCE 85008029731335 I love this list! I got pertinent lessons on the use of unix groups and the English language. Thanks John, Brendan and David. Now, as others are wont to say: "Let's end this thread", since I am now on the proper path. Thanks again to all. ttfn & -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX ___ 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] Slow beginning, but picking up speed
Hi All-- The last you heard from me, I had just replaced the front panel to cure a balky radio (wouldn't turn on). Well since replacing the front panel this rig has proven to be very reliable...no unpleasant surprises. The whole package really seems to me to be a great value. I just love working with this radio. The choice of control positions works well for me. But what truly enhances the value of this purchase is the top notch level of support. I don't know too many corporations where a customer in trouble can spend 20 minutes talking with the guy who designed the product. But let me tell you that from my perspective, Wayne really does stand behind this radio. And the aid offered by the denizens of this mailing list is priceless. There is always something to learn and always generous folk to help convey the knowledge. Well that's enough of me. It's time to play! ttfn & -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Titan-DX ___ 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] ON4UN has a K3?
Gary Bartlett VE1RGB wrote: I have been noting with great interest the comments about which way to rotate the WIDTH control to narrow the filters. Logic may tell you that clockwise should be wider, but some other instinctive force greater than that always wants me to turn it clockwise to go narrow. Everyone up here who uses my K3 says the same thing. At first I thought this was maybe just a Canuck thing and I was too embarrassed to speak about it. Then I wondered if it was my advancing age, and I didn't want to talk about that either. Today, however, I am comforted to know that I/we are not alone. Now if Wayne would only reprogram the rig so that VOX would default to OFF on shut-down, I wouldn't have to concern myself about trying to remember to turn VOX off myself so that the rig does not actually transmit during the booting of the attached computer and again when the logging program starts on next turn-on of the rig. 73, Gary, VE1RGB, K3 #095 [snip] I second the thought re the default VOX state upon turn on. I've fallen into this same trap (and then crawled under my desk upon realizing what might have gone over the air). If it wouldn't take too much re-coding, I think such a change would be worthwhile. -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Titan-DX ___ 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] Elecraft visit to Boxboro Mass
aa1o wrote: Yesterday for the first time Elecraft came to the Northeast to the ARRL Convention in Boxboro MA. The booth was hosted by Eric an Lerma and it was my personal pleasure to meet some real people from Elecraft after being a happy customer for many years. The booth attracted a good steady crowd most of the day, with a number of people seeing the K3 for the first time. The booth was located right next to the Ten Tec booth which seemed to attract little interest. Eric gave a wonderful technical discussion of the design parameters and decisions made in the K3. He also gave some information about Elecraft that I didn't know. The company has 24 people, some of whom work from home. Even Lyle and Gary are in different states. The company produces only ham radio products and is now in its tenth year. The manufacture of the K3 has been Eric's own responsibility and has been a strain at times. It seems that whenever the backlog appears to be shrinking the order rate picks up. He said that there is now about a 3 1/2 months backlog which he hopes to shrink to zero by the end of the year. The kdvr3 are now in production with a number of finished boards, but are waiting for firmware. No word on the timing of this. The 6 meter preamp is very near ready and should be introduced in a few weeks. The K2 continues to have interest and will be supported. I want to thank Eric and Lerma for their visit to MA and hope that they will come back sooner than ten years. -73 Bill AA1O K2 1740 K3 287 ___ 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 Ditto to much of what Bill wrote. I also had the pleasure of meeting Eric and Lerma and was glad to see interest. The talk had a good sized crowd in the audience. W1A, the special events station, centered on a K3, so plenty of folk could see and hear and touch the beauty. It was my first year at the convention, and I hope to see Elecraft there next year when I go again. ttfn & -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX ___ 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] ...and then there was silence (well almost)
Greetings fellow Elecrafters-- I was chasing RF in the shack, which had been causing cqrlog to lock up. I was using the loudness of the hum coming out of my PC's outboard stereo speakers to gauge how much raw RF there might be. Well at one point the shack got very quiet and I thought that I might have blown out the speakers. No...not the case. Here are the bottom line symptoms: Any change of band and the swr goes sky high upon keying. I hit the "ATU Tune" and the ATU quickly reduces the swr from ohmigawd to less than 2:1. The output power, which had taken a dive when the swr was high, comes back to a dialed 100W. However, the Diamond SX-100 watt/swr meter I keep in the line indicates that I'm transmitting almost 300W! Naw...can't be. Next major symptom: sensitivity is gone. Even the Boston big gun 5 Watt WBZ, up the road, is in the noise. I use MW to chase baseball games. I have removed the wattmeter and my B&W LP filter as well as the surge suppressor from the line so that nothing stands in the way of my path to my Titan-DX vertical and the symptoms remain the same. The symptoms barely change if I bypass the ATU. I have a sneaking suspicion that I've blown the ATU and opened one side of the signal path. That would explain the loss of sensitivity and possibly the ridiculously high output power as indicated by the external wattmeter. The on-board meters shows a proper 100W out. I figured I'd throw this out there to the Elecraft Knowledge Base before tearing the rig apart. K3>>>Diamond SX-100 wattmeter>>>B&W Low Pass Filter>>>surge suppressor>>>antenna feed to the world. -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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 then there was silence (well almost)
Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: > Here's a gut guess... > > Something in the Titan has gone sour. You read 300 watts on the > Diamond because the line SWR is so high. Whatever is causing the high > SWR from the antenna is causing all kinds of problems with RF in the > shack. There is something the matter with the Diamond read on > reflected power, so it's telling you everything is fine out the line, > except it isn't. > > I have a Titan I now use as an alternate listen antenna, and if it > gets water inside, or that 80 meter cap at the top goes bad, the whole > thing behaves poorly. It's very touchy. > > The K3 is the last place I'd look until the above ruled out. > > 73, Guy. > > On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 8:50 PM, Dick Roth, KA1OZ wrote: >> Greetings fellow Elecrafters-- >> >> I was chasing RF in the shack, which had been causing cqrlog to lock up. >> I was using the loudness of the hum coming out of my PC's outboard >> stereo speakers to gauge how much raw RF there might be. >> >> Well at one point the shack got very quiet and I thought that I might >> have blown out the speakers. No...not the case. Here are the bottom >> line symptoms: >> >> Any change of band and the swr goes sky high upon keying. I hit the >> "ATU Tune" and the ATU quickly reduces the swr from ohmigawd to less >> than 2:1. The output power, which had taken a dive when the swr was >> high, comes back to a dialed 100W. However, the Diamond SX-100 watt/swr >> meter I keep in the line indicates that I'm transmitting almost 300W! >> Naw...can't be. >> >> Next major symptom: sensitivity is gone. Even the Boston big gun 5 >> Watt WBZ, up the road, is in the noise. I use MW to chase baseball games. >> >> I have removed the wattmeter and my B&W LP filter as well as the surge >> suppressor from the line so that nothing stands in the way of my path to >> my Titan-DX vertical and the symptoms remain the same. >> >> The symptoms barely change if I bypass the ATU. I have a sneaking >> suspicion that I've blown the ATU and opened one side of the signal >> path. That would explain the loss of sensitivity and possibly the >> ridiculously high output power as indicated by the external wattmeter. >> The on-board meters shows a proper 100W out. >> >> I figured I'd throw this out there to the Elecraft Knowledge Base before >> tearing the rig apart. >> >> K3>>>Diamond SX-100 wattmeter>>>B&W Low Pass Filter>>>surge >> suppressor>>>antenna feed to the world. >> >> -- >> 73, >> Dick ka1oz >> Middleborough, MA >> >> Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 >> Antenna: Titan-DX >> ______ >> 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 >> > Thanks for the suggestions. I've forwarded my original email to k3support. -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] Intermod or mixing?
Mixing is a general term for combining any two or more signals through the process of heterodyning. Intermod is a specific form of mixing which combines harmonic products of two RF signals: the desired receive signal and an undesired, accidental signal, yielding a series of harmonically related RF byproducts that can impair the receive pass band. I hope I stated this correctly and that it helps to differentiate the two terms adequately. Richard wrote: > Would someone please furnish definitions of these two terms, and > explain the difference between them--if there really is a difference. > > Sent from my iPhone > [snip] -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] Intermod or mixing?>>>CORRECTION!
Regarding Intermod, I misspoke when stating that there was a harmonic relationship. I meant to say a relationship between the sum and difference frequencies that yield products up and down the band spaced these difference frequencies. Sorry, Dick Mixing is a general term for combining any two or more signals through the process of heterodyning. Intermod is a specific form of mixing which combines harmonic products of two RF signals: the desired receive signal and an undesired, accidental signal, yielding a series of harmonically related RF byproducts that can impair the receive pass band. I hope I stated this correctly and that it helps to differentiate the two terms adequately. Richard wrote: > Would someone please furnish definitions of these two terms, and > explain the difference between them--if there really is a difference. > > Sent from my iPhone > [snip] -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] [Elecraft_K3] Startup call sign
There is a routine in the K3 Utility that allows you to edit the start up banner. Under the "Configuration" tab of the Utility will be "Edit Power On Banner". Jeffrey A. Steinberg wrote: > > > How do you change this? I bought my K3 used and can't > find it in the manual config menus. [snip] -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] Elecraft SSB Net results (7-4-10)
I had S3 noise with barely SSB signals underneath, and those that I could barely make out were at 14.313. Even with NR, I couldn't resolve any signals to the point of understanding. Hope to try again next week. Phil and Christina wrote: > Propagation to the east from Oregon was nearly absent. Only four of the 21 > participants were from east of the Rockie Mountains. West coast signals > were generally OK however. Lyle checked in using a prototype KPA500 that > sounded good. Thanks to everyone who checked in. Here is the list of > participants. > > Station NameQTH Rig S/N > > KK7P LyleWA K3 3036 > KL7QOWMikeAK K3 3144 > AE6RH Ron CA K3 1997 > K6UO NormCA K3 755 > VE3QF TonyON K3 137 > W7CTH Chris ID TS830S > AC0NM Glenn NM K3 2843 > KA0NCRArnie NE K3 185 > N3XPD MikePA K2 4935 > WU9B Steve AZ K3 3979 > K6DSW Don CA K3 3138 > AI4VZ George GA K3 2412 > KI6WPJScott CA K3 4117 > AE6IC FredCA K3 2241 > N6JW JohnCA K3 936 > AC5IU DeanAZ Jupiter > W7ALP Al WA K3 4079 > KJ6CSIBruce CA > N7VF Norman AZ FT100 > KD5TFKChester AZ TS440 > NS7P PhilOR K3 1826 > > > 73, > > Phil, NS7P > > __ > 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 > -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] Elecraft SSB Net results (8-8-10)
Couldn't hear anything but S7 noise in eastern Mass. Phil and Christina wrote: > East coast stations were not very strong today, and we had no California > check-ins. Lyle using his prototype KPA500 was S9+10 into the side of my > quad - not bad for less than 300 miles! The net only ran 20 minutes with 26 > participants. No discussion. Here is the list of the participants. > > Station NameQTH Rig S/N > > KK7P LyleWA K3 3036 > N1LQ DaveMA K3 371 > KD0Q Glenn IA K3 4518 > VE3NFKJon ON K3 709 > K9VUJ DaleMN K3 2268 > KA0NCRArnie NE K3 185 > KJ7LE Steve MN TS450 > W0RSR MikeCO K2 5767 > W4RKS Jim AL K3 3618 > KZ1X Steve NC K3 1209 > W1EQ Bob CT K3 4199 > W7NMD Palmer AR K3 3779 > W9EJB Ed IN K3 1593 > KD6QM Jim AZ K3 4231 > K7SJ Roger WA K3 75 > KC0TDJRon IA K2 4857 > K5OAI Sam TX K3 4123 > AC0NM Glenn CO K3 2843 > K8DJC Nelson OH K3 560 > KE4IMNJim FL K3 3307 > KB3FBRJoe PA K2 6178 > N1JM JohnAZ K3 2555 > K8EI LoydUT K3 4379 > KL2GW Charles AK FT857 > AB9V MikeIN K3 398 > NS7P PhilOR K3 1826 > > 73, > > Phil, NS7P > > __ > 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 > -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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] "Auto CW" function
Bill W5WVO wrote:
Björn and Alexandr,
This is not only important on UHF and above... It is important on VHF as
well! Granted nobody cares about this on HF, but 6m and above, it is
tremendously useful -- one could even say crucial. Björn, you described
the FT-897 capabilities very well, and that's exactly how the K3 should
implement this. The FT-897 is the gold-standard model for how this
should be done, and all the VHF/UHF ops I've talked with about it agree.
I had extensive email correspondence with the K3 design team early on,
lobbying for implementation of this feature, and I was assured it will
be forthcoming.
This feature is addressed in the FAQ, which says, "These features will
not be in the initial firmware release, but should be available in the
second release. Exact functionality TBD." I don't think anybody knows
what this means. I sure don't. What is the "second release"? Haven't
there been many, many releases so far? Or does this mean "v2.xx"? If so,
when is that going to happen?
Can somebody at Elecraft let us know when this capability is expected to
be coded and implemented? It sure would be nice if it were in there by
the time I get my K3 in April/May, in time for the ARRL VHF QSO Party in
June.
Bill W5WVO
Rio Rancho, NM (DM65)
{snip}
Bill, regarding the meaning of "release". I believe that to be a
version beginning "2.xx". The current release is 1.xx.
--
73,
Dick ka1oz
Middleborough, MA
Calmly awaiting my K3 to bring me back on the air after 30 years.
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Re: [Elecraft] Proper Heil Microphone Adapter?
Jeff Maass wrote: I have three Heil headsets, each with the HC4 element. These are *not* the Icom "iC" versions. Which is the correct Heil adapter for the front panel connector? Kenwood? I've been sorting through the archives, and have not found a clear answer. 73, Jeff K8ND ___ 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 Yes...Kenwood. Since you are using dynamic mic elements you don't have to be concerned about bias voltage pin-outs. Happy Holidays! -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX ___ 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: Automated Transmit Gain Calibration at 5 W, 50 W, and 1 mW
wayne burdick wrote: Dick just announced his latest revision of K3 Utility (see below), which will automatically perform all of the steps involved in K3 transmit gain calibration. I'm posting, too, just in case his subject line didn't your attention. This is a real labor-saver. It can safely be done at any time, even if you think your K3's transmit gain has already been calibrated correctly. All you need is an appropriate dummy load. See full instructions below. I'd like to thank Dick for his efforts on this. In fact, it's so cool that we're now thinking about what else we can automate :) 73, Wayne Dick Dievendorff wrote: New versions of the Elecraft K3 Utility for Windows, Mac OS/X and Linux are available on the Elecraft K3 software web page: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm The primary new capability is a Transmitter Gain Calibration "wizard", accessible from the Configuration tab, that automates the Transmitter Gain Calibration procedure described on pages 48-49 of the K3 Owner's manual (Revision D-1). K3 Utility Help has been updated to describe this feature. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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 This is so slick!! Working with the K3 is a terrific adventure. I'm sure it'll take quite a while for me to become truly proficient with all of the features, but the basically solid engineering and first rate performance are key. It's nice to know that Elecraft is always looking for ways to improve the breed, but knowing that the foundations are solid is the cornerstone to the success of this rig. You guys are just plain wonderful! Happy Holidays to all, -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX ___ 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] Isolation between Ant 1 and 2??
Hello and Happy New Year!! Was doing some testing and discovered Ant 1 signal on Ant 2. Ant 1 is my GAP Titan-DX and Ant 2 is a 100W dummy load. I was just reading the mail on 75 meters and switched to Ant 2 to test power. When key was off, I heard part of the QSO that was going on. While on my dummy load, I was receiving a station S3, which on Ant 1 was 20 over S9. Has anyone else seen this crosstalk? If so, what is considered "acceptable"? -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX ___ 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] Isolation between Ant 1 and 2??
John King wrote: Has anyone else seen this crosstalk? Yep. I'm sure everyone that's tried it has. If so, what is considered "acceptable"? Well, that's harder to answer and entirely dependent upon your definition of acceptable. Clearly, the K3 wasn't designed to provide high isolation between the antenna ports - just look at the unshielded ANT1 and ANT2 leads in close proximity to each other. If they had been concerned about isolation, these runs would have been miniature coax (which you could easily install yourself.) In the scheme of things, though, the isolation isn't really too bad. Let's take your case: S3 to S9+20. That's 56 dB of isolation, which is about what one would expect from a typical commercial amateur radio grade antenna switch (pay no attention to the manufacturer's claims - I have measured them.) Isolation values of 80 dB and up are common in expensive commercial and military switches (Transco, Narda, etc.) So, it depends. I knew the port-to-port isolation in my K3 was going to be less than it could be when I built it. I though about installing RG-174 in place of the bare wires, but decided not to. I didn't see where it would buy me anything. All in all, I love my K3. I'm an engineer, and I've been on the air for over 40 years. The K3 is a real gem. 73, john WA1ABI -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]on Behalf Of Dick Roth, KA1OZ Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 12:14 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Isolation between Ant 1 and 2?? Hello and Happy New Year!! Was doing some testing and discovered Ant 1 signal on Ant 2. Ant 1 is my GAP Titan-DX and Ant 2 is a 100W dummy load. I was just reading the mail on 75 meters and switched to Ant 2 to test power. When key was off, I heard part of the QSO that was going on. While on my dummy load, I was receiving a station S3, which on Ant 1 was 20 over S9. Has anyone else seen this crosstalk? If so, what is considered "acceptable"? -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX ___ 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 Thanks for your input, John. It had been quite a few years before getting my K3 that I really had my hands in electronic gear. Once I left the world of two-way radio component-level troubleshooting and repair work and migrated into microwave radio system-level maintenance parts of my brain must have atrophied. 56 db really does seem adequate after all. It all really does have to do with perspective. By the way...I love my K3! Regardless of the era of ownership (last HF rig=National NCX-3), it is the finest piece of electronics I've ever owned. -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX ___ 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] OT: Pets in the Shack
I have two furry family members who often visit me when I'm operating...and often come into the shack when I'm not there. Naturally, being cats, they climb all over the place including my operating position. Heres a tip: if you leave your radio on when you aren't present, engage "Tx TEST" to prevent accidental carrier transmission if they want to try out their fists on your keys. Sure, I could shut the station off, but I tend to cling to my old ways when I used hollow state gear (last rig before the K3 was a National NCX-3) and it required long warm-ups. -- 73 de Dick, ka1oz Elecraft K3/100(K) #859 G5RV Doublet Titan-DX Vertical __ 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] FCC exams
Going up to the Custom House in the oldest part of Boston was always faced with great trepidation. The FCC examiners were men of very few words. They just passed out the written exams and turned on the terrifying Code Machine and didn't say much else! I had to visit the place three times to pass my 2nd Phone (now GROL) exam because I couldn't make it past Question 70 before having to excuse myself to visit the Men's Room. Naturally, that was that...no re-entry. It finally dawned on me not to drink anything from the night before and to forgo my morning coffee. Hopefully, I've learned how to grasp the obvious more quickly since then. -- 73 de Dick, ka1oz Elecraft K3/100(K) #859 G5RV Doublet Titan-DX Vertical On Wed, 2012-08-29 at 08:59 -0700, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > My experiences were just the reverse, in the San Francisco, Los Angeles and > San Diego FCC offices. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly while > taking all three Amateur and five Commercial license tests over a period of > years. My last test was taken in San Francisco the early 1990's after I had > let my Commercial Radiotelegraph license lapse too long and had to re-sit > the exam. I was told that was the last test administered by the FCC in San > Francisco. > > Later I went to a private testing company for my GMDSS Operator's and > Maintainer's licenses. > > All of the tests were handled well with no issues, both in the written and > CW receiving and sending, which involved a judgment call by the examiner. > (Applicants for both commercial and Ham licenses had to demonstrate their > ability to send on a straight key to the satisfaction of the FCC Examiner as > well as receive CW at the required speed.) > > Of course, I was there and ready before the start time too. > > 73, Ron AC7AC > > > > -Original Message- > > I have heard such statements as that about the FCC testing and the way it > was done. I have also heard how easy it was to get a license back then not > like today where you have to have photo proof (3) pieces in hand to even > take the test. Not like when the FCC gave them a DL and old license was > given to someone to take the tests for them friends, brother-in-law or a > paid for the task. It was a common event because on a lack of identification > that we have in testing now. > > Just another good reason that it's been done away with to have stopped that > abuse. > > > 73, > Fred/N0AZZ > > > __ > 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 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--Digital Mode Question (New Tricks...Old Dog)
Finally waded into digital modes with FLdigi, but have a K3 question regarding Line Out control. From what I could tell from the manual, Line Out to my PC ought to be a level adjusted by Config: Line Out. However, each time I turned down the AF control, the signal to FLdigi went away. What am I missing? (I'd like to operate without the constant whine of PSK ringing in the shack.) Any help in clearing this up will be much appreciated! -- 73 de Dick, ka1oz Elecraft K3/100(K) #859 G5RV Doublet Titan-DX Vertical __ 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--Digital Mode Question (New Tricks...Old Dog)
Iain and Elecrafters-- Thank you for your responses and guidance! Iain hit the nail on the head with his third possibility...audio into a microphone! I was using a never before used sound system built-in to the motherboard and had the incorrect gain control (microphone) turned up instead of the Line In. -- 73 de Dick, ka1oz Elecraft K3/100(K) #859 G5RV Doublet Titan-DX Vertical On Sat, 2012-09-01 at 23:05 -0700, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: > On Sat, Sep 1, 2012 at 10:49 PM, Dick Roth--KA1OZ wrote: > > Finally waded into digital modes with FLdigi, but have a K3 question > > regarding Line Out control. From what I could tell from the manual, > > Line Out to my PC ought to be a level adjusted by Config: Line Out. > > However, each time I turned down the AF control, the signal to FLdigi > > went away. What am I missing? (I'd like to operate without the constant > > whine of PSK ringing in the shack.) > > Maybe you have the audio cable connected to the phones or speaker jack > on the K3, instead of line out? > > Or maybe you have CONFIG:LIN OUT set to =PHONES? Tap '1' to turn that > off whilst in CONFIG:LIN OUT to toggle that. > > Or maybe the computer is actually taking audio from a microphone > instead of its line in, and you're picking up the RX audio > acoustically? If you clap your hands, does it make a pattern on the > waterfall? ;) > > 73, > > ~iain / N6ML __ 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.
I noticed that you said you were running at 100W. That may be your problem. RTTY is a 100% duty cycle mode and I believe your rig may be overheating to the point of self-protection (shutdown). When I run data modes, I normally reduce power to 25W. I have never had the same problem you describe. -- 73 de Dick, ka1oz Elecraft K3/100(K) #859 G5RV Doublet Titan-DX Vertical On Sat, 2012-09-29 at 17:08 +0100, David G4DMP wrote: > 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? > __ 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] Mac OS-X support
Did I hear you say Linux?? My pet penguin just started jumping for joy!
I just hate having to break out the winderzs machine just for updates.
Great community...great work!! I'd offer to beta test, but I just
placed my order the other day and, well, you guys are way ahead of me.
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
That is just brilliant - When I get my K3, I'll happily beta test
On 25/11/07 14:33, "David Fleming" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent:
Hi Dale,
The OS X version is close to ready. Another week or
so. Linux version will follow.
David, W4SMT
--- dj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Being a hard core Mac user this would be very good
news and
solidifies my interest in the K3.
Dale J.
K9VUJ
"There is an effort underway to port the K3 Utility
to Mac and Linux.
73 de Dick, K6KR"
{Snip}
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Re: [Elecraft] Improving the station while waiting for the K3
Actually, I'm just getting back on track with my hobby after 30 years or
so away from HF (haven't even been on 2m for many months!). I've never
had a shack in this house, so I'm starting from scratch. Besides my K3
order, I've been sending coupons to HRO for stuff including an Astron
SS-30M supply. I'm contemplating getting a GAP Challenger vertical and
am still trying to figure out whether I'm planting it on the ground or
flying it on the roof. The new safety rules require substantial steps
be taken to protect neighbors and their errant pets, so I'm looking for
the best compromise amongst performance, safety, cost and effort.
The last time I had a shack, it was in a walk-in closet, with a dipole
strung between our livingroom and bedroom. This time, I've got to
figure the best way to get cables into the house.
I'm talking back to basics here!!
Well, I've consumed more than my share of bandwidth. Everyone have a
terrific day.
J. Heide wrote:
Hello all,
{snip}
Anyone else making improvements and preparations for the arrival of their
K3 so it has the best conditions in which to live?
Josh K6ZRX
K2/100 # 6097
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[Elecraft] Is there a way to use keyer without transmitting?
Hi List-- In anticipation of receiving my K3 sometime this spring (I only just ordered it a couple of weeks ago), I bought a Bencher paddle. I've never used an electronic keyer or bug, for that matter. I haven't been on HF for over thirty years! Is there a way to use the keyer in the radio to learn and practice proper paddle use? -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Calmly awaiting my K3 to bring me back on the air after 30 years. ___ 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] Is there a way to use keyer without transmitting?
Thanks to all who pointed the way. This is a very helpful list! I'm glad I've joined. Happy Holidays to All Don Wilhelm wrote: Dick, That is one purpose of the TEST mode see the Owner's Manual page 25. 73, Don W3FPR Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote: Hi List-- In anticipation of receiving my K3 sometime this spring (I only just ordered it a couple of weeks ago), I bought a Bencher paddle. I've never used an electronic keyer or bug, for that matter. I haven't been on HF for over thirty years! Is there a way to use the keyer in the radio to learn and practice proper paddle use? ___ 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 -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Calmly awaiting my K3 to bring me back on the air after 30 years. ___ 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] Regarding mics for K3
Hi there-- Since folk are offering opinions, I've just bought a Heil HM-Pro Handi Mic. I meant to get the HM-5. Does anyone have a good opinion? It has a 6kc bandwidth. Would the TX equalizer be able to handle this? Also, I believe the Z=600 ohms. Returning it is a 100 mile drive to Salem, NH. tia. -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Calmly awaiting my K3 to bring me back on the air after 30 years. ___ 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] Elecraft SSB net report for Jan. 9, 2011
Jim, W4RKS, relayed for me. Thanks, Jim! -- 73, Dick KA1OZ Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX pen4...@aol.com wrote: > > Hello everyone. Here is the Elecraft SSB net report for Jan. 9, 2011. Band > conditions were not great and we experienced some QRM. We want to thank > Jim W4RKS, Ron KN6U and others for their relay help. We are sorry if we > missed any ham trying to call in. Question marks indicate missing information > for the respective station. > 73, > Ken > KO5Y > Paul > AD5SX > Station Name QTH RIG > Ser # > > WB6CLZ MikeCA K3 > 4522 > WK3N SCOTTY PA K3 > 2510 > KA0NCR ARNIE NE K3 > 185 > K2ASP PHILOR K3 >5402 > KT6X DICK CA K3 >4916 > N1OXAIvan MEK3 >4538 > K6DSW DON CA K3 > 3138 > W4RKS JIM AL K3 > 3618 > NT5Q DONNM K3 > 4179 > W7NMD PALMERAR K3 > 3779 > K4GCJ Gerry NC K3 > 1597 > W8OV Dave TXK3 > 3139 > K8EAG GIL MI K3 > 99 > N1EU BarryNYK3 > 300 > AE6IC FRED CA K3 > 2241 > KF4OJA RICHFL 746 > AC0NM Glenn AZ K3 > 2843 > KD8KBX STAN OH K3 > 4304 > W5EEI RALPH NM ? > ? > W5ETJ Gary TX K3 > 3227 > AD5SX PAUL NM K3 > 4645 > KN6URON CAFT-990 > N2HMM JOHN NJK3 > 5033 > KD1THPAULNH K3 > 4882 > N0SFF FRANKIA K3 > 4348 > N0EDS DAVE CAK3 > ? > KO5Y KEN NMK3 >4442 > __ > 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 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] Bad day at black rock!
Competing with viscous, vulgar qrm. I doubt that the foul-mouthed idiot kept his rig down to a kilowatt. He was 40 over in Eastern Mass. I could hear net control once in a while just over the noise when the qrm wasn't there, but today just wasn't my day. -- 73, Dick KA1OZ Middleborough, MA Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 Antenna: Titan-DX __ 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
