[Elecraft] K3 cw rise time
Hello, This subject came up in a recent conversation, and I had to admit that I do not know the cw rise time of my K3. It's s/n 444, and does not have the cw rise time mod that elecraft sells. The firmware is the current version. I read somewhere that the rise time was decreased in a previous firmware issue, but I don't know if that's true. It was originally 8ms, I think, which is unnecessarily long. Can anyone help? 73, Tony KM0O -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K-pod question
I'm thinking about purchasing a K-pod. My K3 sits flat on a shelf, on its four rubber feet without the bail extended. Will I have enough clearance underneath the K3 to attach the K-pod cable, or does the front end of the K3 need to be raised? Thanks and 73, Tony KM0O -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 and Yaesu Quadra in QRQ mode with QSK
Anyone using this combination please contact me directly. I'm encountering timing issues with cw speeds over 40 wpm. 73, Tony, KM0O ajwansch...@gmail.com -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-and-Yaesu-Quadra-in-QRQ-mode-with-QSK-tp7566292.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 wish: Instant AGC setup recall
I posted the following last May and received no serious reponses. Maybe now, considering all the recent postings about AGC settings, it might be an idea whose time has come: Different band and QRM conditions can require different combinations of AGC parameters (HLD, SLP, THR, and decay rate). Thanks to Elecraft for allowing us to adjust all of these to our liking. But wouldn't it be even finer if we were able to program a few different combinations of those parameters for different operating conditions, and recall each combination as a package of settings with just one or two switch taps, maybe using the M1-M4 keys? Wayne, can this be done? Tony KM0O -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-wish%3A-Instant-AGC-setup-recall-tp2552847p2552847.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 10-meter sensitivity
Yesterday, in the 10-meter contest, I noticed that some other stations (using comparable antennas) within a very few miles of me were working stations that I could barely detect, or not even hear, on my K3. In itself that is not too unusual, but I had another radio in the shack, a Yaesu FT-900, so I connected it to the K3 for some comparative receiver testing. What I discovered was rather disappointing. About half the time, there seemed to be no difference in the ability of the two receivers to pick out very weak signals at or near noise level. The other half of the time, the old FT-900 seemed just a bit better. NEVER was the K3 better at digging out the weak ones. What are other people's impressions of the K3's sensitivity on 10 meters? This is a K3 that was in Aptos a few months ago and came back within spec. Does the K3's 6-meter sensitivity problem extend down to 10 meters? Comments, anyone? 73, Tony KM0O -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-10-meter-sensitivity-tp1658620p1658620.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] K3 with 1000 Hz filter
Hello everyone, I've just been informed by Elecraft that my KRX3 will be ready to ship in a couple of weeks, and I need to decide on filters for it. I'm wondering about the 1000Hz filter. Who out there is using it, and for what purposes, and what can you tell me about its performance? 73, Tony / KM0O -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-with-1000-Hz-filter-tp684023p684023.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] K3 QSY using mic jack
I'd like to build a little QSY switch box that will sit on the table next to my keyboard. My question is: exactly what do pins 3 and 4 of the mic jack need to see in order to perform their function? I think it is more than just a simple closure to ground, but I'm not finding the info anywhere. Can anyone help? Thanks, Tony / KM0O -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-QSY-using-mic-jack-tp666014p666014.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] What is the R91 mod?
I suspect I might know about this under another name, but I want to make sure that I haven't missed something important. Just what is the R91 mod? My K3 is #444. Thanks, Tony, KM0O -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/What-is-the-%22R91-mod%22--tp18316001p18316001.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 External ALC mod?
I was told last Friday by Scott at Elecraft that parts for the mod were arriving that day, and that documentation and parts would be available very soon. I took this to mean within a week or so. I believe that a mod that adds pullup resistors for bandswitching the Yaesu Quadra amp will become available at about the same time. Tony, KM0O Phil amp; Debbie Salas wrote: Where can I find the EXT ALC mod document mentioned in the beta-release notes? Phil - AD5X ___ 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 -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-External-ALC-mod--tp18226020p18226729.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Rose Kopp Carrying Case - Outstanding!
Is there a web page for these carrying cases? George Sereikas wrote: I ordered a carrying case for my K3 from Rose/Ken Kopp and I couldn't be more pleased. I ordered the version with the 2 extra pockets and it is a work of art. It was delivered quickly and the workmanship is outstanding. With the 2 extra pockets I have space for various odds and ends when I go portable. I recommend this case to protect your K3 when going portable. Rose and Ken are a joy to deal with and they make a great product. George K2WO ___ 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 -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-Rose-Kopp-Carrying-Case---Outstanding%21-tp17843915p17849728.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] K3 wish - instant AGC setup recall
Different band and QRM conditions can require different combinations of AGC parameters (HLD, SLP, THR, and decay rate). Thanks to Elecraft for allowing us to access and adjust all of these to our liking. But wouldn't it be even finer if we were able to program a few different combinations of settings for different conditions, and recall them with just one or two switch taps? I believe that I can program the I/II button to give me instant access to change the settings for one parameter, but this would go well beyond that. Would do folks think about this? Wayne, can it be added to your list? Tony KM0O, XU7MWA -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-wish---instant-AGC-setup-recall-tp17512778p17512778.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 in CQ WPX CW
Sometimes I don't want a flat response curve. The higher slope values tend to compress signals together and makes it difficult to separate them in a pileup on the basis of strength as experienced as audio. Sometimes it helps if stronger signals sound louder. I would like to see a way to store different AGC setups so I can recall them at the tap of a button when the particular demands of contest conditions change (maybe using the message buttons). Or is this already a K3 capability? Lyle KK7P wrote: The AGC slow, fast or off as set from the factory did not handle MONSTER signals well... Try CONFIG:AGC SLP and set it higher than the default of 10. 12 seems to work pretty well for realy strong signals, and 15 will virtually flatten the response curve. The RIT was not as easy to use as on the K2. I was used to setting the RIT and just turning it on and off when needed with the K2. The RIT seems to reset to 0... It works as expected here (RIT is remembered if I tap RIT to toggle it on and off), but it does reset to zero if I change bands. Glad you had fun in the contest and the K3 worked well for you, Julius. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-in-CQ-WPX-CW-tp17491757p17498700.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] K3: ACC connector and cable
Has anyone found an alternative to just buying an HD15 male solder-cup or crimp connector and making up your own cable? I've been unable to find a pre-made cable that has all 15 wires and pins. Or maybe I am missing something? There's not much info in the archives. I have a physical handicap which makes it extremely difficult if not impossible for me to build such a cable, so this is a big deal for me. I do PL259s okay, but not this. Tony, KM0O -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-ACC-connector-and-cable-tp17407997p17407997.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] VOX sensitivity problem with new firmware
Before this latest firmware release, I would have said that the K3's VOX is the smoothest and finest I've ever used. But now, even with the sensitivity at 100 (max), I cannot get it to hold in without speaking rather loudly. Has anyone else noticed this? The antivox setting has no effect. -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/VOX-sensitivity-problem-with-new-firmware-tp17070521p17070521.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
