Re: [Elecraft] Prolific driver windows 10

2015-08-08 Thread Matthew Pitts via Elecraft 
Joe,
Quite likely true, but you can still use the older drivers that support the 
counterfeit chips on Windows 10; Apple has apparently locked out that option 
with the newest version of Mac OS X from what I have been reading elsewhere.
Matthew PittsN8OHU


  From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" 
 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
 Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2015 6:10 PM
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Prolific driver windows 10
   


> I want to know if there is a new prolific driver.

If you have a legitimate Prolific device, check Windows Update.

First thing to do is open Windows Device Manager, identify the
USB to serial adapter, open the detail of that device, uninstall
the device/driver, disconnect the device, perform a cold boot
(In Windows 10, Right-click Power and select Restart) then
reconnect the device and allow Windows Update to load the newest
driver.

If Windows Update fails to find/load a driver, your device is not
using genuine Prolific hardware.

73,

  ... Joe, W4TV


On 2015-08-05 5:49 PM, Alfredo Velez WP3C via Elecraft wrote:
> HI
>
> I installed Windows 10 and now it does not recognize the K3 by the CAT.
> I want to know if there is a new prolific driver.  Thanks 73'
>
>
> Alfredo Velez WP3C/NP4DX
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Re: [Elecraft] Data mode and filters

2015-05-09 Thread Matthew Pitts via Elecraft 
Phil,
This is a good idea, and there are people that are willing to write, and have 
written in some cases, such tutorials; the problem is that many people don't 
see the need to make adjustments in their equipment, or they deliberately make 
bad adjustments for whatever reason, and don't want to accept the negative 
signal reports as fact.
Matthew PittsN8OHU 

  From: Phil Anderson 
 To: Kevin Stover  
Cc: Harry Yingst via Elecraft  
 Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2015 3:48 PM
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Data mode and filters
   
This thread sounds - in part - a bit like junior high batches of 
mentality. I'm not sure that this discussion line is appropriate for the 
Elecraft reflector.

Perhaps a better long term approach to more good signals on the air is 
to recruit a few knowledgeable engineers or advanced hams (tech wise) 
that could provide the theory, tutorials on how to set up and 
measure/test quality signals. Quality for some may stay in the eye of 
the beholder for some anyway.

These high quality tutorials/pieces of info, on a web page or as pdf 
files, could be made available for individuals, clubs and perhaps also 
find their way into the magazines and other publications.

I've not studied the subject in detail but would be interested in 
learning/applying best signals methods.

73, Uncle Phil, W0XI, Lawrence, KS.

PS: I love my K3, P3 and SteppIR vertical. Fun stuff. Bought the K3 kit 
in Nov of 2014. Still learning! Perhaps a book like Cady's centered on 
good signals would be helpful to those who wish to advance the hobby in 
general.




> Kevin Stover 
> Saturday, May 09, 2015 12:34 PM
> On Sat, 9 May 2015 14:14:41 + (UTC)
> Harry Yingst via Elecraft  wrote:
>
>> As for people responding "They don't care" some of that>comes from far too 
>> many trying to assert some imaginary>authority over another. (like the guy 
>> who drives at or>below the speed limit in the passing lane).
>
> Hasn't the FCC said we are to police ourselves?
>
>> In time they just stop caring because so many times the>person accusing them 
>> of being wide etc is either a>busybody or>does not have their own gear set 
>> up right.>Sadly that in and of itself becomes a problem because>now those 
>> folks (who may actually have a poor signal)>become closed to true 
>> constructive criticism and they go>on with a poor signal.
>
> So, because they've stopped caring were just supposed to sit on our hands or 
> go our merry way by spinning the knob?
>
> I know a particular federal agency who will make them care again. 
> Unfortunatley we have to do most of the evidence gathering and file an actual 
> complaint.
>
> The three guys/gals who actually responded saying they don't care would have 
> been first on the list. These are the people who need "self policed" the 
> worst.
>
> You wouldn't stand for that arrogant attitude from a guest in your home, I 
> hope, why put up with it on the radio?
>
> Any "big gun" contester whose already spent $$$ and has a crap signal comes 
> next. They have the technical chops and resources to fix the problem. If one 
> or more of them are wide to create some kind of guard channel then the 
> contest sponsors and the FCC need to get involved. A nice five year banning 
> from a contest would get their attention.
>
> Any ESSBer whose signal is wider than 3.0 KHz is next. Wanna sound like an AM 
> broadcast legen? USE AM in the correct part of the band. You'll be welcomed 
> with open arms.
>
> We need to demand more from the manufacturers too. Transmit IMD numbers worse 
> than -35 dB shouldn't be tollerated. I'll bet none os the 12V final rigs, 
> including the K3, could hit that mark.  I've sworn off ANY and ALL Yaesu HF 
> rigs FOREVER because of the FT-1000D/MP/Mk5 key click fiasco. When an entire 
> line of your product earns the moniker "cliclmaster" you shouldn't be allowed 
> to ignore it for 10 years like Yaesu did.
>
> The more we've ignored it or say "I don't want to get involved", the worse 
> the problem gets.
>
> Someone else can use the soapbox now.
>
> Harry Yingst via Elecraft 
> Saturday, May 09, 2015 9:14 AM
> I have seen that as well (people telling others they are wide etc when 
> they are not.
> I was one night listening to some guys on ESSB with great sounding 
> signals and watching them on the P3, but another station comes up 
> tight to them and start complaining they were wiping them out etc. I 
> dialed down on to the complainers freq and I could not hear the ESSB 
> guys at all.
>
> As for people responding "They don't care" some of that comes from far 
> too many trying to assert some imaginary authority over another. (like 
> the guy who drives at or below the speed limit in the passing lane). 
> In time they just stop caring because so many times the person 
> accusing them of being wide etc is either a busybody or does not have 
> their own gear set up right. Sadly that in and of itself become

Re: [Elecraft] s/n ratio of this list

2015-01-21 Thread Matthew Pitts via Elecraft 
I have a better suggestion; how about an [Announcement] tag in the subject line 
that people could use to filter messages? That would be far less work for Eric 
in the long run, and it would allow discussion on said announcements to occur; 
even if a separate list was set up for them, it would inevitably happen that 
the discussion would come to this list, whether we wanted to read it or not.
Matthew PittsN8OHU 

  From: Jeffrey Otterson 
 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
 Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 9:50 AM
 Subject: [Elecraft] s/n ratio of this list
   
The S/N ratio of this list has descended below 1.0  -- way below.

Eric: Could we please have an "elecraft-announce" list, that provides only
announcements from Elecraft (products & firmware & other *useful* news) and
allows no other posters?  That would be extremely useful.  I don't have
time to dig through the flames to find that 1% nugget.

Thanks for your consideration.

Jeff n1kdo
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 RS232 serial port on pc

2015-01-20 Thread Matthew Pitts via Elecraft 
The FTDI driver that could brick the counterfeit FTDI chips has been pulled. 
Whether that is good or bad remains to be seen. Matthew PittsN8OHU


  From: Guy Olinger K2AV 
 To: Kevin Schache  
Cc: Elecraft Reflector  
 Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 11:35 AM
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 RS232 serial port on pc
   
On the Sony laptop, you will need to get a USB to serial cord. Be sure to
get an adapter with an FTDI chipset. There always seem to be issues with
drivers, including one that would brick the adapter. I don't know where
that issue got to. The CURRENT model being sold by Elecraft seems to be
working ok. Use their supplied driver.

If your HP desktop has a spare slot, install a serial card with two or four
REAL RS232 serial ports. RS232 is a totally stable interface that hasn't
been changed even a little in many years. Nobody is trying to adapt RS232
to some new hardware, like what goes on in the world of USB all the time.
In my own case, RS232-land became refreshingly boring and non-problematic
when I installed a 2 port serial card. They are assigned COM1 and COM2 in
the bios boot-up, which go to my K3 and K2 respectively, and there are none
of the where-did-my-com-port-go issues. My Microham u2R has a USB interface
which has been tamed nicely and handles the rest of the signal lines. It
has been rock solid with zero issues.

*** Very Important ***  You will NOT be able to plug any standard DB9 RS232
into the K2's DB9 socket on the back. Do that and you burn stuff. You MUST
use the special Y cord to split up the RS232 signals and the proprietary
signals. See the KIO2 manual...

  http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KIO2%20man%20rev%20C%20.pdf

...beginning on page 12, for a description of the cord specifics.

73, Guy





On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 6:58 AM, Kevin Schache 
wrote:

> I've successfully completed my K2 and tests appear ok.
> Added SSB board and that's ok too.
> Then built KAT100-1  an KAT102 and also tests ok.,
> But now, connect to Computer and bother I didn't think to check!
> No serial connection on the computers
>
> What's the recommendation?
> An RS232 serial to USB adapter?
> Reading the archives it appears this could create problems.
>
> I've two computers, a desktop HP Compaq Presario and a laptop, SONY VAIO E
> series both running MSWindows V7, neither have serial ports.
>
> Any suggestions would be welcome.
>
> Thanks
> Kev  VK5KS
> K2 #7552
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