[Elecraft] synchronous detection
When using synchronous detection on AM, is there a way to select which sideband is rejected? Thanks. Lou, WA3MIX Lou Kolb Voice-over Artist: Radio/TV Ads, Video narrations Messages On-hold: www.loukolb.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] continuous dahs
Check your rigs, folks. There's been a continuous string of dahs being sent on aprox 7.026 since at least yesterday morning. It's s9 plus in Northcentral Pennsylvania. I can't imagine it's deliberate but it's still going strong a day later. I think K3 could handle that kind of abuse. 73, Lou WA3MIX Lou Kolb Voice-over Artist: Radio/TV Ads, Video narrations Messages On-hold: www.loukolb.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Are the bands cleaner with all the K3s being used?
It really is amazing! I never payed much attention to it with the old TS-440 but, since I've had the K3, its quite revealing to tune above the signal and note the drop-off. The difference between rigs can be dramatic! 73, Lou WA3MIX Lou Kolb Voice-over Artist: Radio/TV Adds, Video narrations Messages On-hold: www.loukolb.com - Original Message - From: Rick Stealey rstea...@hotmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 8:14 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - Are the bands cleaner with all the K3s being used? It's no secret, and this is nothing new, but K3s are really, really clean on cw. As I saw for myself with my measurements on my K3 that I am doing for QSK testing I don't see how the cw note on a K3 could be improved. As a result, and with all the K3s being used by DXers, and DXpeditions have the bands been cleaned up? Have you noticed, say on 160 meters in the recent contests, that there is less QRM from clicky transmitters? After Eric reported the Malpelo DXpedition using K3/KPA500 was active I listened for them this morning. Good signals on 80 meters into NJ before sunrise. If you want to hear a magnificent cw note listen to those guys. Tune just below and above them and note how fast the cw drops off and nothing remains. No clicks, no hiss. It's a beautiful thing. Rick K2XT __ 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] Anybody Ever Used an Emmerson Microphone?
Mike, Just the other day, I heard someone on the air talking about the ATR-30 and, acording to them, it's been replaced by a mic with only minor differences. I can't recall what the model number was exactly but it might've been the 3700 or something like that. So apparently, it's been dressed up and renamed but is still around. Lou Kolb Voice-over Artist: Radio/TV Adds, Video narrations Messages On-hold: www.loukolb.com - Original Message - From: Mike Duke, K5XU k...@comcast.net To: blind-h...@listserv.icors.org Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 3:31 PM Subject: Anybody Ever Used an Emmerson Microphone? Awhile back, I went looking for the Audio Technica ATR30 microphone which some on this list have used, only to find that they stopped producing that microphone last February. My local Sears store is among those which will be closed, probably by April or May of this year, as announced late last week. This weekend, as my wife and I rambled through the store, I saw a stack of Emerson dynamic microphones. I believe the model is M189. These look to be your basic nothing fancy hand held vocal type microphone, with the 3 pin XLR type connector. They are supplied with an appropriate cable that has the XLR on one end, and a 1/4 inch male plug on the other. The specs list the frequency response as 80 hz - 11 khz, with a 620 ohm impedance. My store has them for $8.95. I think the regular price is $13.95. They are apparently made as extra microphones for a karaoki box that Emerson sells. If you have used this microphone, please let me know what you think of it. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ 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] HnY
WA3MIX WB3KRN have heard Big Ben bring in the new year in London so, as far as we're concerned, our duty is done and we can turn in at will. Happy New Year to all and Thanks to Elecraft for perhaps the most fun year of hamming in my 42 year ham career. Hope to work many of you in 2012. 73, Lou -- WA3MIX Lou Kolb Voice-over Artist: Radio/TV Adds, Video narrations Messages On-hold: www.loukolb.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Merry Christmas to you too, Kevin and thanks for handling the CW nets every week. Lou WA3MIX Lou kolb Voice-over Artist: Radio/TV Adds, Video narrations Messages On-hold: www.loukolb.com - Original Message - From: kevinr kev...@coho.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 3:19 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement Good Afternoon, Tomorrow will be a busy day for most of us. I could try to work the two nets in around all of the other activities but I think it is best to postpone them until the following Sunday. So, there will be no Elecraft CW nets tomorrow. Enjoy the company of your family and friends and have a very Merry Christmas :) 73, Kevin. KD5ONS (Net Control Operator 5th Class) - __ 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 Cw Filter Choices
I use the 400 hz filter for CW and find it is more than adequate for my casual, rag-chewing oriented operation. Once i get a station tuned in satisfactorily, I crank the DSP down to 100 hz or so and enjoy the quiet. Lou WA3MIX Lou kolb Voice-over Artist: Radio/TV Adds, Video narrations Messages On-hold: www.loukolb.com - Original Message - From: pastor...@verizon.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 11:17 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Cw Filter Choices Good Morning, when I initially purchased the K3 I only had SSB filters put into the radio. Which is currently the 2.7 and 1.8. Would like to get back into CW and I was wondering which CW filter would be good for that purpose. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!! Mark KB3Z -- Sent using Verizon.net Mobile __ 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] Band edge markers
I wouldn't consider not having them a deal breaker but, as an op who is blind I would certainly find them useful. I find the ascending and descending tones that indicate whether a function is on or off absolutely essential to every-day operation. lou, WA3MIX Lou kolb Voice-over Artist: Radio/TV Adds, Video narrations Messages On-hold: www.loukolb.com - Original Message - From: Alan Komenski akomen...@comcast.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 5:29 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Band edge markers Anyone else think having band edge markers for the K3 (tone) and for the P3 (visible marker line) a good idea? 73 Alan - AC2K Redmond, WA F.O.C #1851 F.I.S.T.S. #8063 A1 Ops CWOps #35 __ 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] Itching for a new rig
If you've done the due dillogence you claim then you likely have read the Eham reviews of the K3. There are several interesting comparrisons there. I can only add that it is quite simply the best rig i've ever owned in almost every way. I can't imagine you'd be dissapointed if you went with the K3. 73, Lou WA3MIX Lou kolb Voice-over Artist: Radio/TV Adds, Video narrations Messages On-hold: www.loukolb.com - Original Message - From: Gary D Krause n7...@bresnan.net To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 3:04 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Itching for a new rig The first few years that I was licensed, I bought a new rig almost every year. In the last ten years I have only bought two HF rigs. I sold the first one because, I didn't really like it and then I bought a K2 #6113 that I built four years ago and it's now my main rig. Lately I've been getting the new rig itch. I've compared all the rigs that I'm interested in. They all have their strengths and weaknesses as far as the type of operating that I do. I've looked at all the specs and downloaded as much info as I can. I've even read some of the manuals as well as reviews. I've watched as many Youtube videos as possible since some of the rigs I have never seen or heard. I've made several visits to HRO. I know that this is an Elecraft reflector and I do own a K2 as will as other Elecraft kits but, you still have to check out the competition, right? ;-) Now, over the last few years, I've been saving my money to buy a new rig. I thought that this would be the year that I treat myself to a nice Christmas present. Other than performance, I'm also considering, sound, ease of use, quality of build, price, service and looks. When I say looks, I don't mean ergonomics. I mean how it looks. I never really thought about looks before until I saw several people mention it in reviews. I suppose that makes me an HF rig fashion snob. So be it. Anyway, I've narrowed my selection down to two or three rigs, one of them being the K3. Now I have overloaded myself with so much information that I'm like a deer caught in the headlights, not knowing which way to go. I keep coming back to my K2 and thinking that I really can't get much better than that. It's a super rig. I just had to post this to help clear my mind so, that I might be able to make a decision...or not. Thanks for listening, Gary, N7HTS __ 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] Heathkit Returns!
One of the reasons I delight in the rock-solid stability of today's gear -- the K3 in particular -- is that I had a Vf1 when I was a brand-new ham in 69. It was good enough on 80 and 40 but when I fired it up on 10 meters with the DX-40, it was WA3MIX AM FM. Lou - Original Message - From: Grant Youngman n...@tx.rr.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2011 9:14 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Heathkit Returns! It's probably a little bit disingenuous to bash the late 50's Heathkit products too hard. Generally, the stuff was a good value, worked (some better than others of course), and was certainly no worse than most other comparable products of the time. I had a friend who got a set of St. James Grey gear as a 14th birthday present, but sadly, I was forced to have my fun with the awful Heathkit stuff. And I did have fun, thank you .. I wonder how many thousands of VF-1s were sold? Judging by their ready availability still, I'd hazard it was the most common VFO of the era. Most of us who built/used one managed not to attract the attention of OOs or the FCC as a result :-) Grant/NQ5T On Sep 8, 2011, at 7:14 PM, Phillip Shepard wrote: I will second that. My Novice receiver was an HR-10B that I built; and that was OK, but not great. Memories ... In the 1950s, the Heathkit AT-1 and AR-3 were pure junk. Yes, the prices were low, but the design quality was awful. The DX-20, DX-35 and DX-40 were just okay but the VF-1 was trash. The DX-100 and DX-100B were okay if you were rock bound, but if you used the VFO - it was a VF-1 - and it was terrible on CW and drifty on AM. __ 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] KX3 Approx Cost/User Downloads/Dev
I'd love it if you could make it work with VoiceOver, the built-in IOS screen reader. I've been looking for a way to remote the K3 and just started learning the IOS. Many apps work great with VoiceOver so why not a K3 or KX3 controller? Thanks. Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: David Fleming df...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 5:03 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Approx Cost/User Downloads/Dev --- Wayne wrote: I'm picturing control via smart phones, netbooks, and iPads. I've done some preliminary design work on a K3 remote control app for iOS (iPhone/iPad). I'm curious if there is much demand for such an app? And if so, what features/functionality would be most desirable? David, W4SMT __ 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 abruptly shuts off during CW transmission
I'm having a similar problem with k3 4290. I have qrq mode turned on but when I engage the RIT which turns QRQ mode off and then transmit, the rig shuts down. It also comes back on a different frequency when I power it back up. If I leave the RIT off, it doesn't happen. I thought it might be firmware related and had been meaning to reinstall version 436. Then, 439 was released so I just upgraded to it figuring that might solve the problem but no joy. I'm at a loss to explain this so any thoughts would be welcome. Thanks. lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: K4SC k4swissche...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2011 8:45 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 abruptly shuts off during CW transmission After nearly two years of trouble free operation, I have developed a repeatable problem. While transmitting on 40 meter CW on my usual antenna the K3 suddenly shuts down. When I repower it, it comes back up fine, but has shifted frequency by about 1.5 kHz. This is occuring during relatively short transmissions. Power was at 100 watts and swr was about 1.5:1. I tried turning power down to 75 watts and it repeated. I then switched to a dummy load and it happens again; as I said it is definitely repeatable. I even updated the firmware, no joy! Any thoughts. I operated cw mostly so I can't say if this is also occuring on SSB. Thanks, Chuck K4SC South Carolina -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-abruptly-shuts-off-during-CW-transmission-tp6685970p6685970.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] KN, BK, etc.
Ron, I would say MOST people don't 0-beat well. one of my favorite k3 features is how easy it is to spot and 0-beat with it. lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz To: 'stan levandowski' sjl...@optonline.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 5:19 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KN, BK, etc. Stan, there's nothing like setting a good example. I was raised to understand that respect for the rules of our land is respect for our country. That is still my guiding principle. I, too (being old enough to remember laughing about the Geritol Set before becoming a member), continue to use prosigns exactly as the operating guides set them forth. I don't use them all, but commonly use SK at the end of my last transmission of an exchange with another station, KN if I don't want other calls breaking in (rarely used, but I do when the other signal is marginal or when we're exchanging important information), of course always DE between calls, and CL if I'm pulling the big switch and won't be listening for other calls. After a CQ I also tune up and down at least 1 kHz for calls. Some folks don't zero beat well, and there are still some xtal-controlled rigs out there - often QRP in the hands of a very interesting operator I'll enjoy chewing the rag with. I try hard to be charitable with those who use prosigns incorrectly but, regarding DE or this is, I will admit to a *very* curmudgeonly gut reaction (close to 'up-chucking') when I hear someone on phone reverse the proper order of call signs and say, This is K6AAA standing by for W1BBB. In a word, AARGH! 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- So I just keep operating in my old fashioned way, striving for accuracy and try to avoid picking up 'bad habits'. 73, Stan WB2LQF __ 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] Straight key first?
I get exactly that same benefit from using a keyboard keyer. Exposure to good code, I think, really does breed better sending. If you're a good enough typist, you can, as has been mentioned, just let the buffer fill, (200 characters in my case) and just enjoy the music of Morse. Lou -- WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Wayne Conrad wcon...@yagni.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 1:14 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Straight key first? I'm too new to this to know much, but it seems to me that one might best learn to send Morse well by copying a lot of well sent Morse. I only say this because I listened to computer generated Morse for months before I got on the air. When I finally did send, I got compliments right away on my fist. All I was doing, though, is sending the same rhythm I'd been hearing for months. If this was already said, then I apologize for the redundant repetition :) 73, Wayne Conrad KF7QGA __ 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 QRQ
Agreed! Once you get above 30 wpm, you really notice the difference. It's a great addition. Lou -- WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Brendan Minish ei6iz.bren...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 7:48 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW QRQ QRQ mode is not just 'for fast' it sounds super at all speeds, it's a real improvement on the already great QSK. There are some limitations, it's disabled when split or RIT/XIT is on but in the latest firmware this is handled seamlessly (i.e QRQ is used where possible and falls back to standard QSK when it has to ) Anyone who uses full QSK should give QRQ a try to see if you prefer it On Tue, 2011-06-28 at 19:19 -0400, aa...@me.com wrote: I haven't tried the QRQ (I'm not that fast) but the full QSK by itself is amazing. At field day, several peoe had to keep looking to make sure they were actually transmitting, the QSK is so good. Of course, the full PIN diode TR switches make it even more entertaining when someone first runs the rig and is listening for relays... Chuck - AA3CS -- 73 Brendan EI6IZ __ 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] K2 #7150 is born; and the third time's a charm
Excellent! Hope to work you some day. 73 and welcome to a great fraternity/sorrority! lou -- WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Wayne Conrad wcon...@yagni.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 6:23 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 #7150 is born; and the third time's a charm In nineteen seventy something, I passed a ham radio exam for the first time. I never got a station put together, and so never got on the air. In nineteen eighty something, I passed the test again. But once again I didn't get a station and never got on the air. This time, I built the station _first_, then got licensed. About a month ago I finished K2 #7150, with the aid of great instructions, Elecraft's fine support, the archive of this mailing list, and all of your generous help. Oh, and the Optivisor. I spent weeks wearing the Optivisor. Saturday, dad and I each passed both the technician and general exams. Our callsigns have just been assigned (they're even sequential). I'm going to drop by the ham store on the way home and pick up a log book. I know I'm not required to log my contacts, but having dad's callsign as my first log entry... how can I not do that? This has been a long time coming. Thanks for all of your help in making it happen. 73, Wayne Conrad KF7QGA __ 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] D 104
You'd also be well advised, if its an unamplified D-104, to add one of the op-amp matching circuits which can be powered from the K3. It'll make the D-104 look into the 10 megohms or so that it likes and it will sound much more natural. a Quic google search should yield a few of these circuits. Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Sam Morgan k5oai@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2011 1:30 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] D 104 I use an amplified D-104 with my K3, excellent audio reports. I have also used an un amplified D-104, with equally good reports. Try your local radio shack for the 8 pin jack. 8-Pin Ham Microphone Plug Model: 274-025 | Catalog #: 274-025 $4.19 http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062445 GB 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan On 6/4/2011 12:22 PM, CHARLES WHITE wrote: I would like to connect a D 104 mike to the K3 but the D 104 is a 4 pin jack and the K3 is 8 pins. I have not been able to find a 8 pin jack for the mike at either MOUSER or DIGIKEY suppliers. Does any one use the D104 with the K3? Any advise? Thanks Charlie White K6TBB San Diego __ 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 shutting down
A week or so ago someone posted their experience with the K3 shutting down upon key-up. I responded that I had had similar experiences but since then I've noticed something strange. Just about every time this happens, the rig is in QRQ mode with the RIT engaged which, on the latest revision, shuts off QRQ. If I leave the RIT off and QRQ on, it works fine. I can't figure why this should possibly shut down the rig but that's what is happening. Any suggestions will be greatly apreciated. lou __ 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
Same thing here. It began right after I had upgraded to 436 but I had a feeling it might be RF getting into the power supply, an Astron over 20 years old. Haven't checked the voltage under load yet but will do so. lou - Original Message - From: John/K8AZT k8azt...@sbcglobal.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, May 27, 2011 11:25 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 shutdown My K3 sn1693 has just started exhibiting a troubling problem. Operation in CW when I put key down, the rig shuts off completely. When turning back on, it forgets frequency that was set just prior to shut down. I thought this might be rf in shack, so tried with dummy load and same problem. Any suggestions or has anyone else experienced this behavior? 73, John/K8AZT __ 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 vox delay
Is there a menu item that deals with vox delay adjustment? Using the front panel control, I can't seem to get it below just under a second and I know it should be adjustable down to 50-MS. Thanks. Lou -- WA3MIX __ 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] Amplifier Suggestions
This is a great suggestion. Once you have the 100 watt amp that is meant for the K3, you can always set your power for anything between 10 and 100 watts and you'll use no extra space on the desk, if that matters. It would in my shack. 73, Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Mike WA8BXN hubb...@hotmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Frank MacDonell kd8...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2011 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier Suggestions I would add the Elecraft amplifier designed for the K3 to upgrade to a K3/100. There aren't a lot of choices for amps that are designed for 10 watts in. You could go with any linear designed for higher power and just get less out driving with 10 watts. 73 - Mike WA8BXN __ 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] Power Control Setting Steps
Perhaps a tone-beep with each step and then a much lower or higher tone when you cycle back to the beginning. Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net To: n...@nf4l.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 4:10 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Control Setting Steps I think Lee was asking for one stateful button. Press it once, it goes to the first stop. Press it again, it goes to the next stop. Maybe after three or four stops it cycles around. I am thinking of some sort of mechanism that allows successive button presses to navigate through user-programmed sequences of settings: 14005, CW width 800, then 14025, CW, width 400, then 14070, RTTY, width 250, 14195, USB, width 2400, 14250, USB etc. It sounds good, but for a setting that isn't clearly on the front panel LCD display, I think you'd probably forget where you were, so you'd end up always pushing the one button a number of times You can now assign different K3 switches for different macros that have no state. That uses up the limited supply of buttons pretty quickly, though. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 1:01 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Control Setting Steps Lee - You can create a macro for each power level, and assign it to a button. I have one that sets the power at 45 watts for use with the amp (buttton M4), and another to set it to 100 watts (button M1) when I don't use the amp. And then there is the tune setting. The K3 utility has a very fine help file on creating the macros, and assigning to buttons. As the old pasta sauce ad used to say It's in there! 73, Mike NF4L On 3/12/2011 3:28 PM, Lee Buller wrote: Maybe a new feature A way to step through or set power out putsay at 5 - 25 - 50 - 75 - 100. I do like to run barefoot as much as possible, but when the dx shows up and I have to tune the amp (into a dummy load) I like to be able to switch quickly to 25 watts without cranking the knob several times to get to 25 watts. A button that could be programed for full or low power or steps in power. I hope I am getting the idea across here. Now I knowseveral guys have made T-Pads to run the full 100 watts out from the K3 reduce the power to the amp, but that does not work for me in my set up with my AL-82. I was just thinking if the programming could be changed or a macro could be made to step through different power levels. Just an idea Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? Common Sense is the image of the Creator expressing revealed truth in my mind. - John W. (Kansas) __ 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 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] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3
The MC60 does work on the K3 but, at least in my case, the up-down buttons don't work. I have mine wired for the Kenwood pin-out. Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Bob k...@att.net To: n...@widomaker.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 12:38 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3 Shure sure does: http://www.shure.com/americas/products/microphones/other/index.htm I've used the 522 with good results in the past. Kenwood still markets the MC60A: http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/mics/0368.html Used on the K2 it gives the PTT function and the UP/Down buttons are also functional. I believe they would also work on the K3 but maybe someone with a K3 could confirm. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR K2TKR On 3/3/2011 12:21 PM, n...@widomaker.com wrote: I'm not aware of anyone making a desk mic stand with PTT other than Heil. This should get you started. ...bill nr4c Quoting Phil Hystadphys...@mac.com: I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality mic that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners? I don't have any particular needs. The only mic I do have is the Elecraft hand mic but I would like a desk top mic with PTT button right on the mic itself (preferably on the base like the Icom SM-20). 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3
Speaking of Ptt and other keying methods, Is there a foot switch sold with an RCA plug on it such as is required by the K3? I'll modify if necessary but would like to find one ready to go. Thanks. Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 1:29 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3 On 3/3/2011 7:35 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality mic that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners? One great thing about the K3 is that almost any good dynamic mic, and any unbalanced electret mic, will work VERY WELL with the K3. All it takes is wiring the right pin from the mic to the right pin at the K3 input, turning on bias if the mic needs it, choosing the right setting for gain (Hi or Lo in the setup menu), and tweaking TXEQ for the mic and your voice. For a desk mic, I would strongly recommend any of the EV RE-series mics, including the RE10, RE11, RE15, RE16, RE18, RE20, and RE27. The lower numbered mic types are less expensive, but for our purposes, all are equivalent. These are dynamic pro mics. They don't need bias. These mics do NOT have a PTT switch, nor do they come with a stand. You'll need to buy a stand from an audio supply house like Sweetwater or Full Compass, and you'll need to use VOX or a foot switch. See the Ham Interfacing pdf on my website for wiring instructions (simple). http://audiosystemsgroup.com/publish.htm The Shure communications-style desk mics are also excellent, and they cost a lot less than Heils. They have an integrated desktop stand with a PTT switch. If you want a headset mic, the Yamaha CM500 is the clear winner. 73, Jim Brown K9YC __ 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] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3
Great info. Thanks, all! Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 fa...@panix.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 7:45 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3 NCS has one- http://www.ncsradio.com/accessories.html And Heil has a dual-switch unit that has an RCA plug- http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/products/footswitch/index.htm 73, doug On 03-Mar-11 15:15, Lou Kolb wrote: Speaking of Ptt and other keying methods, Is there a foot switch sold with an RCA plug on it such as is required by the K3? I'll modify if necessary but would like to find one ready to go. Thanks. Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Jim Brownj...@audiosystemsgroup.com To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 1:29 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3 On 3/3/2011 7:35 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality mic that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners? One great thing about the K3 is that almost any good dynamic mic, and any unbalanced electret mic, will work VERY WELL with the K3. All it takes is wiring the right pin from the mic to the right pin at the K3 input, turning on bias if the mic needs it, choosing the right setting for gain (Hi or Lo in the setup menu), and tweaking TXEQ for the mic and your voice. For a desk mic, I would strongly recommend any of the EV RE-series mics, including the RE10, RE11, RE15, RE16, RE18, RE20, and RE27. The lower numbered mic types are less expensive, but for our purposes, all are equivalent. These are dynamic pro mics. They don't need bias. These mics do NOT have a PTT switch, nor do they come with a stand. You'll need to buy a stand from an audio supply house like Sweetwater or Full Compass, and you'll need to use VOX or a foot switch. See the Ham Interfacing pdf on my website for wiring instructions (simple). http://audiosystemsgroup.com/publish.htm The Shure communications-style desk mics are also excellent, and they cost a lot less than Heils. They have an integrated desktop stand with a PTT switch. If you want a headset mic, the Yamaha CM500 is the clear winner. 73, Jim Brown K9YC __ 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 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 White stick query
Dave, by whitestic, I assume you mean a blind operator. That's not an expression we encounter much in North America. However, as a blind op myself, I do have some thoughts on that topic which I have been pondering lately and will post in another message. I can tell you that I had heard that was the plan at one time and was one of the reasons I took the risk and bought a K3 last spring. More later. Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: David Lankshear d...@lanks.plus.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 8:09 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 White stick query A white stick operator asked recently if there would ever be a chance of the K3's DVR being used to speak control button and knob data. I said I doubted it but would ask Aptos, which I did, but they didn't reply. I wonder if the question was too far off the wall, or are they going to shock us with an announcement in the near future? 73 Dave G3TJP __ 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] What made you decide on purchasing an Elecrafttransceiver?
As a ham who is totally blind, I must confess, I was a bit leery of buying a K3. After all, there are certainly more accessible rigs out there, especially the Kenwood TS480 and 590. The voice chip in those rigs speaks not only frequency and S-meter but all the menu items and their status as well. However, a good friend of mine, Bob, K3Ul who is also blind and a first-rate DX-op to boot had a K3 and liked it so much he bought a second one to use as a spare. That, plus the fact that I had heard of Elecraft's intention to make voice readout available via the DVR tipped the scales in Elecraft's favor and I took the plunge last May. Performance wise, I have no complaints. Though neither contester nor DX-chaser, I love CW and work about 50 per cent cw and 50 per cent SSB. With direct frequency entry and most of the everyday operations available on the front panel, I've done well enough, but remain frustrated at the lack of access to the menus. Elecraft has provided some help via K3 voice, a program which gives access to S-meter readings, frequency readout and several other useful items but no menu. Also, they used an odd aproach by making K3 voice a self-voicing program where all the output is done by means of recorded announcements. Perhaps there were reasons I'm not aware of for doing this but it unnecessarily complicates things as those of us who are blind use screen reading software. If output is properly displayed on the screen, the screen reader speaks the information eliminating the need for someone to record any possible output. I believe the fact that Elecraft has given us K3 Voice demonstrates their willingness to provide solutions to those of us who are blind or visually impaired. I also apreciate that we are a tiny per centage of their customer base and that they need to spend most of their time and resources doing what's best for business and catering to the 99 per cent of their users who are sighted. Understandable, but frustrating to those of us who need access and are not willing to compromise on performance. I know of at least one blind op who was very high on Elecraft and whom, I believe, was actually in consultation with them on these issues. However, after several of his correspondences to them went unanswered, he tired of waiting, sold his K3 and bought a 590 instead. K3UL, whom I mentioned above, also bought a 590 and, while he still has and loves his K3's, is delighted with the access the Kenwood voice chip provides. Most of us, myself included, are in a position to have only one rig. So here is my suggestion. Any programmers out there who might be willing to work on a speech-friendly program that would give access to the K3's menus? How about it guys and gals? Up for a challenge? Thanks for your consideration. Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 5:27 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] What made you decide on purchasing an Elecrafttransceiver? I'm on a little 2-day vacation up in Bear Valley, CA, with Lillian and the kids. I'm not allowed to work, but I've really enjoyed reading this thread. (Who wouldn't?) Thanks, everyone With your help, we hope our future products will also earn such praise. 73, Wayne N6KR __ 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: Hears stations twice
And is your noise blanker on? That seems to cause all kinds of anomalies. Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Leigh L. Klotz Jr WA5ZNU le...@wa5znu.org To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2010 2:33 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Hears stations twice Elecraft is on vacation so here's something to try in the mean time: Does it happen with all filters, if you have more than one quartz crystal filter? What are your filter center and bandwidth settings for the filters it happens on? Have you performed the filter offset calibration from Appendix A? Leigh/WA5ZNU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Hears-stations-twice-tp5865819p5866049.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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] unusual problem
Recently, I started noticing a strange sound from my K3-4290. When keying the rig on CW I'll hear a crackling or almost a gurgling sound coming from the radio itself. It's only happened 2 or at most 3 times but this morning I smelled something for the first time. It started happening right after I upgraded the firmware although I doubt there's a connection. I'm guessing a coil could be arcing, although as a person who is blind, I'm afraid I can't offer any visual data. Any thoughts? Lou WA3MIX __ 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] unusual problem
Sam, Not sure which accessory is the KXV3a. I do have the internal tuner and a G5RV and a tribander hooked to the A and B antenna jacks. I have no amp and use the G5RV most of the time. I should also mention that everytime this has happened, it's been right after turning the rig on after it has been sitting overnight in a chilly shack. It'll arc for a few seconds, only while transmitting, and then settle down. So far, I haven't noticed any other anomales in the operation of the rig. Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Sam Morgan k5oai@gmail.com To: Lou Kolb louk...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 8:01 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] unusual problem Do you have the KXV3A in your K3? I had the KXV3A in mine and added an antenna to the RX ANT IN Then I transmitted on another antenna. Everything was fine when running 100w. Then I turned on my Ameritron AL-811 amp. When I transmitted I heard a sizzling sound, and smelled something burning. It turns out my RX antenna was to close to my TX antenna. The result was the GAP 1 melted the solder holding it. It then dropped on the top of the relays on the KXVA3 board. Since the GAP 1 is ceramic, the heat from it melted the plastic case on the relays, causing the burnt electronics smell. The rig continued to work, but the RX antenna no longer worked. Perhaps this is your problem? GB 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan On 12/11/2010 6:36 AM, Lou Kolb wrote: Recently, I started noticing a strange sound from my K3-4290. When keying the rig on CW I'll hear a crackling or almost a gurgling sound coming from the radio itself. It's only happened 2 or at most 3 times but this morning I smelled something for the first time. It started happening right after I upgraded the firmware although I doubt there's a connection. I'm guessing a coil could be arcing, although as a person who is blind, I'm afraid I can't offer any visual data. Any thoughts? Lou WA3MIX __ 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] finally installed 4.22
Now that 4.22 is an official release, I loaded it into my K3 4290 tonight. After having read so much about the APF I couldn't wait to try it. I must admit, I was a bit concerned it wouldn't live up to the hype. I needn't have worried. It's everything I'd hoped it would be. I had a Drake 2B with the Q-multiplier back in the day and I think the K3 implementation is even more effective. It's fun to tune in a heterodyne and then tune the APF through the big fat peak just to get an idea of what it can do. Many thanks and Kudos to the Elecraft team for a job well-done. This is one delighted CW op. Lou WA3MIX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] A few Questions on the K3
Jobst, I have to say I've been amazed by the performance of the K3 internal tuner. Since it's relay based, I expected it to be inferior to the tuner in my TS-440 which is motor-driven. In fact, the inverse is true. It even tunes half of the G5rV as a very short inverted-L on 160 which I couldn't even get the Dentron super tuner to do. Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Jobst Vandrey jvand...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 1:19 PM Subject: [Elecraft] A few Questions on the K3 I built a K2 a number of years ago while sailing (S/N #1442) and it served me well as my only route for email to my family using Winlink and a pactor modem. That K2 sits on the shelf at the moment (and may get sold shortly) while I am using an Icom 703 Plus. I operate Digital modes (mainly PSK) and stick to QRP so Elecraft equipment has always been on the short list. I am now in the process of working on the antenna side of the equation and plan on a vertical Moxon (reversible) in addition to my 120 foot long wire (with an Icom AH-4 tuner) and a 33 foot vertical doublet fed with 450 ohm window line using a 4:1 Balun. Once the antenna issue is complete, I am seriously considering the upgrade to a K3 So - On to the questions: 1) With a 4:1 Balun and the K3 tuner, will I have any issues (6 meters to 20 meters only) matching the vertical doublet (the Icom handles it OK)? 2) How could I continue to use the Icom Tuner with the K3 on the random wire (80 to 6 meters)? How do I initiate a tuning cycle that would send 10 watts to the AH4 in CW and then revert back to SSB for the PSK 3) Can the K3 initiate a tuning cycle on the AH4 without using the internal tuner 4) I plan to use the MFJ 4116 Bias injector to introduce 12 volts on the coax leg that feeds the reversible Moxon (needed to run the relay that reverses the antenna pattern)- will this create an issue with the K3 Any thoughts or experience is welcome Thanks in advance Jobst Vandrey AC0LP __ 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 ssb sound
Mike, I've heard several of those complaints but have never really understood them. As a person who depends on sound more than most folks do I can tell you I've always been pleased with the sound of the K3 receiver on sideband. I used a Kenwood TS-440 for 21 years and I can tell you it sounds much better than that rig, at least to my ears. HTH. Lou, WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Mike Rodgers mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 11:30 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 ssb sound I'm still hearing rumblings about how the k3 sounds on ssb. This concerns me. The k3 will be a huge investment for my income and I can't help but wonder if it will be the right one. I'm really not seriously considering anything else but I'm sure getting nervous about unloading the cash. I'm just a rag chewer so there's more to it than just making the contact. I have however listened to Hector's audio files and they all sound good. Happy QSO'ing. Mike R __ 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 FTDX5000 you tube
Any comparrison made through a microphone and with no direct connection to the audio input is pretty much useless. Plus, I haven't seen any mention of antennas. Does the same antenna feed both rigs? Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: The Smiths notforc...@hotmail.com To: barry.n...@gmail.com; Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 7:33 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 FTDX5000 you tube That's exactly what Daniel did, he says it in the video, and you can see him and his friend doing it too. There's other videos where he makes comparisons, and he puts in the text description that all the settings are 1 to 1 AGC, Filters, Speakers, etc... Nothing is different. Well, as much as he can get them anyhow. T. Smith Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:21:06 -0800 From: barry.n...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 FTDX5000 you tube For two radios that both feature an audio passband that is S adjustable in so many ways and likewise so affected by button/menu switches, it's almost criminal to put up a soundclip like that and call it a comparison. The obvious (duh) protocol should be to first adjust the rigs and equalize the passbands as closely as possible while observing the audio spectra, use similar gain/agc settings, and then finally let 'er rip. Arh, Barry N1EU DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: If this is a duplicate listing...sorry. I really don't care about an audio comparison on just one signal on a quiet band, but wow...look at the size difference! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKwJ8Cu8lA0feature=fvw -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-FTDX5000-you-tube-tp5760967p5761293.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 __ 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
I know it's hard to please everyone in a situation like this but, as a blind CW op, I'm fervently voting for APF not to be put on a menu. This is an addition I eagerly anticipate and expect to use a lot. I know we blind ops are a distinct minority here but, currently, we don't have access to the menus. Putting it on a front panel control would put it in our hands. Thanks. lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: The Smiths notforc...@hotmail.com To: ve3...@storm.ca; Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 6:07 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] APF For K3 Rich, that was VERY well put. Even a dummy like me could understand that clearly. I think as much as your idea of the Q being on the Width control is a good one, I may actually rather put that Q setting in the Config menu. I don't see adjusting the Q as often as I would the Frequency of the APF as you described. One reason that the Shift knob is the best candidate is be because it seems that just like when you put the Dual PB filter on, the Shift is centered you are unable to adjust it, it will be the same with the APF on (or at least this is my understanding at this point). So it really wouldn't make any difference regardless. I much prefer to keep the Width control active, because I can see that I'll probably end up using that APF on almost all of the time. In that case I want to be able to still operate my Width at any given time without turning on and off my APF to do so. If it is the case where the Shift doesn't work when the APF is on, than it would be nice if in the future the Shift would retain it's setting until the operator turns off the APF and readjusts it. Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:54:34 -0400 From: ve3...@storm.ca To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] APF For K3 Here is an operational scenario: You are CQing in the CQ WW CW contest. There are other loud stations CQing on either side of you. You have adjusted your SHIFT and WIDTH controls to eliminate the adjacent-channel interference while still, you hope, being wide enough to catch anyone calling you. A weak station replies to your CQ, but he's some distance off your frequency, although still within your bandpass. You'd like to be able to put an audio peaking filter on his signal without affecting the rest of your setup. You don't want to change your sidetone pitch; that's a separate question for a separate discussion. You don't want to use RIT or CWT, because that will bring one of the adjacent loud signals into your bandpass. Anyway, the desired signal is too weak to trigger CWT. Likewise, you don't want to shift your main DSP filter bandpass (the context); you've got this set up for where you are and you don't want to change it just for this one 30-second QSO. If you didn't have an APF, you might try narrowing the DSP filter bandwidth, but he's far enough off-frequency that doing so would run the risk of losing his signal, meaning you would have to fiddle with both SHIFT and WIDTH to home in on him, and that takes time to do, plus more time to restore them after the QSO. What you would really like to be able to do is to adjust an audio peak filter's frequency so that it is on top of the received weak signal, but without affecting the context (your DSP shift and width, your sidetone pitch, or your transmit frequency - these should all stay where they were). My suggestion would be to use one of the buttons (DUAL PB seems to be a possible candidate here) to turn the APF feature on, and while the feature is on, the SHIFT and WIDTH controls would adjust the APF frequency and width (or Q) and would have no effect on the context filtering. RIT and SPLIT would still work normally, it's just SHIFT and WIDTH that would have been subverted to do the APF adjustments while the APF is on. If you really did want to adjust the context filter width or shift, you would have to turn APF back off to do so. Once the QSO with the weak station had been successfully concluded, you could either turn APF off, or else leave it on with its width adjusted to include the entire context bandpass, and carry on CQing. My 2c worth. 73, Rich VE3KI __ 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] APF For K3
kinda reminds me of the q multiplier I had on the old Drake 2B. That thing was unbelievable at bringing cw signals out of the soup. Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Bruce Beford bruce.bef...@myfairpoint.net To: ka...@arrl.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 2:10 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] APF For K3 Apparently not. Some with experience with other radio's implementation of an APF function say that the currently available filtration offerings on the K3 are not equivalent. As the link recently posted for Adam Farson's page on the Icom APF shows, an APF can roll off the adjacent frequencies, rather than having a flat pass-band, at whatever width. Like all audio enhancement, it's a rather subjective thing. Bruce, N1RX (Not an avid APF cheerleader, but I -do- like having many filtering options). -Original Message- From: Dick Roth, KA1OZ [mailto:raro...@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 1:45 PM To: Bruce Beford Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: 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 __ 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] QRM and filtering
I had a nasty noise of s9 plus for a week or so. Finally tracked it down to the wall wart on my XYL's sling box. It had been there for years but I'd noticed it had always been warmer than most of them although it seemed to work okay. Apparently, it must've gone bad and started generating a terrible hash. When I pulled it the problem was immediately solved. 73, Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz To: 'Mike Weir' ve3...@hotmail.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 5:10 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QRM and filtering That sounds like arcing somewhere Mike (BTW, it's QRN - N - noise instead of QRM -M for interference from other stations). It could be a power line insulator. Sometimes a fluorescent bulb dying sounds like that as the starter keeps re-engaging. I've heard that sort of thing from some street lights that are flickering. Sodium lamps generally create hash, but ordinary incandescent bulbs, in a street light or somewhere in the house, can do exactly the same (their filaments sometimes fail but are still touching and there is intermittent arcing across the opening). Unfortunately the possibilities are as endless as the number of places there might be something arcing over. How's the weather been? The advent of the rainy season sometimes causes dirty power line insulators to arc. When it rains enough it may wash the dirt off the insulator it may stop all by itself. I'd tackle it like others have chased RFI here: start switching off circuits throughout the house while listening. If it stops, you are in luck - it's something under your control in the circuit you shut down. If not, you'll need to start hunting with a portable radio. Follow the strongest signal along the power lines. At that point you can start to enlist the help of your power company. Cooperation varies a lot, but some are extremely helpful. One time I was bedeviled with noise like that and couldn't track it down. It was emanating from the general area of several blocks in the neighborhood. Then, one night after dark, I noticed something while taking a walk. A intermittent weak flashing on one of the power poles. And there it was - a dirty insulator arcing over. The utility came out within a couple of days and hosed down all the insulators in the neighborhood! Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Over the last 2 weeks some QRM has shown up and I have tried some of the NR and NB filtering options to get rid of it and it's not really working to well. I am not sure if I am using the proper filtering or the settings I am using are off. I have an audio example of the QRM or even RFI on my blog site. The link is below I feel if you listen to it that may help. Mike http://ve3wdm.blogspot.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] K3 beginners config setting?
I'm a fairly casual operator, more CW then SSB and Except for changing some TX-EQ, I've stuck with the default settings. Aside from some occasional odd AGC behavior, I've been quite happy with them. Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Hank Garretson w...@arrl.net To: ussv dharma ussvdha...@yahoo.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 5:21 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 beginners config setting? On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 2:18 PM, ussv dharma ussvdha...@yahoo.com wrote: Perhaps, since the K3 IS so versitle, there should be a setting for beginners. Using this setting sets everything to a reasonable setting for us that dont understand all the K3 settings. I dont mean a reset, but one for beginners. The Elecraft K3 default settings!?!? 73, Hank, W6SX Mammoth Lakes, California Elevation 8083 feet in John Muir's Range of Light __ 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 Sidetone
Susan, I'm surprised you find the CW mode so noisy. I find that one of the best things about the DSP in CW mode is that the more you narrow it, the more the noise disappears. If the signal is strong enough, I can get rid of the noise completely. Lou WA3MIX - Original Message - From: ussv dharma ussvdha...@yahoo.com To: W5UXH chuck.broadw...@gmail.com; Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, September 17, 2010 3:13 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Sidetone Guydont complain, I have to use usb to copy cw as the cw mode is entirely too noisy. susan If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're headed!! Susan Meckley, Skipper W7KFI-mm AFA9SM USSV DHARMA --- On Fri, 9/17/10, Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net wrote: From: Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Sidetone To: W5UXH chuck.broadw...@gmail.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, September 17, 2010, 8:17 AM Yes, it has been debated. But I've gotten used to CW REV for audio higher = frequency higher. I *CAN* set the radio so audio freq higher = RF frequency higher on CW. I have gotten used to making sure that logging programs reset to CW REV, not CW, so I don't constantly have to hit MODE ALT during a contest to return to audio freq higher = RF freq higher. And YES I DO sometimes flip to CW, open up the bandwidth and scan higher frequency to lower frequency so that new stuff rolls in higher to lower audio, just to get away from the crowd that is scanning low to high frequency using their CW USB. And yes, I still think CW USB and CW LSB is a better label, and USB is really normal, and no, it doesn't mean a thing to me that the K2 has a USB/LSB that flips on high bands and IT has REV. A K2 is a K2, which is a wonderful compactness and function with minimal parts. After all it only has15 buttons. How much can one expect... But I've gotten used to all the CW REV stuff. But I've never gotten used to the K3's clunky, stop everything in a contest and guess the right sidetone level while the RX audio is cut off sidetone adjustment. It STILL bothers me and I have not found a way around it. Actually it bothers me more now because so much other stuff has been fixed, added, adjusted so neatly. I've never gotten used to it, and I really don't think Elecraft has this one right. I'm not sure how to implement it, but I need to be able to adjust the level while I'm transmitting, while sending CW, and I need to do both MON and PITCH without turning off RX, and it really is a by-band adjustment. I think an option CW MON ADJ:TX ONLY to go with CW MON ADJ:NOR would do it. Currently hitting MON in TX **cuts off the RX audio**. That makes it useless during a contest, because I have to find a space of time when I'm not RX OR TX. Which means the current setup is strictly set-it-in-advance-and-live-with-it. I don't care whether NOR is something I can't use. It's like CW REV. This MON adjustment clunker on the irritating scale is more like CW with no way to do CW REV. If one wanted to get crazy, you could just switch how it works based upon whether the rig is in CW and has transmitted in the last second. Can we please get this one on the list? Every time I have to come to a complete halt to adjust sidetone level, its just like the faucet dripping in the sink at night. I think that the reason it is done this way and no joy yet, is because Wayne is using code wrapped around the PITCH function code to do both that and MON, and will have to code the blend to make it happen like an analog radio, one of these simple-to-say-dickens-to-code things. 73, Guy. On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 9:32 AM, W5UXH chuck.broadw...@gmail.com wrote: I just had my first qso with a K3 and Steve's point was one of the very first things that jumped out at me. I would like to be able to adjust the sidetone level easily while in qso. I could probably get used to the push/hold step if the tone was only present when I key, but having the steady tone will probably drive me crazy along with Steve. Identifying the best level for given band conditions (full qsk of course) is best done while sending. With lots of band noise, I need a higher level of sidetone but with quiet condx, I tend to want a lower level. It would be nice if I could magically remove the compression function and replace it with sidetone level (but no tone if key up). I would then leave that knob set to the sidetone level state except when I need to change power. Chuck, W5UXH __ 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:
[Elecraft] direct frequency entry
As a blind k3 op, direct frequency entry is essential to me. Most of the time, entering to the khz is fine for what I do but there are occasions, like setting up 60 meter frequencies in memory, when I'd like to be able to punch in the last 2 digits as well. the default seems to allow me to enter only to the khz. Any way to change this? 73, Lou WA3MIX __ 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] Big Box K-3
I certainly agree on the keyboard port. I'm currently using a k1el k40 external keyer with a keyboard because I'm a better typist than iambist to coin a term. It works fine but I'd love to just be able to plug the keyboard right into the rig and use that fine internal keyer. Lou -- WA3MIX - Original Message - From: Nicholas Farrar nfar...@bfpacs.com To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 8:45 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Big Box K-3 Im not asking for a K4. Im looking for a K3A upgrade. A larger case I can put the guts of my K3 in with a larger face(bigger screen and more buttons). This is not a completely new radio but a OPTIONAL upgrade to the K3 for those that want it. I understand a lot of people are happy with the size of their K3. Great they wouldn't want the K3A upgrade. I how ever would. I think a P3 built into the K3A face would be GREAT! Maybe the option to house either power supply OR amp! With the exception of the case and faceplate buttons and screen and power supply these are off the shelf parts. P3 is already in production and the KPA500 is rumored to drop this winter. I would also like a keyboard port. I want to be able to type PSK31 and RTTY with out an external PC. Imagine that! 500w RTTY in one box! Yes it would be heavy and some people wouldn't like it. Others would. Again Im not asking for a whole new radio. All that i'm asking for requires little development by elecraft, more repackaging. In the end would result in a top shelf KILLER. In closing the Elecraft K3 is GREAT! I am the VERY proud owner of K3 #4455(great number!). the K3 has exceeded almost every expectation I had for a kit radio. That doesn't mean it couldn't be even better. I think yes. I personally would like a larger desktop K3(a). I would like the be able to perform this fictonal upgrade on the K3 components I have now. It you dont want or need these upgrades... Don't order or install them. This is a challenge to Eric and Wayne. -- Nicholas W. Farrar Network Engineer / IT Coordinator Brown Folse PACS nfar...@bfpacs.com Office 318-595-0451 Mobile 318-381-9863 Fax 866-248-6128 __ 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
