Re: [Elecraft] Fool proof kill switch = deadman timer?

[Michael Adams]

I have my cable modem and router on a UPS.

However, I parsed the initial request as something different: even with my UPS, 
sometimes my cable modem connection drops; and sometimes my router gets wonky 
for unknown reasons, and a reset is required to clear the situation.

An ideal kill switch would be able to test for connectivity (to the network at 
large, if not to the remote session specifically), and trigger if it's lost and 
not-reestablished in a timely manner.
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Re: [Elecraft] RM-11708: CW and RTTY users please read

[Michael Adams]

Fred:

Re factoid 4: Are you certain that comments seeking a bandwidth restriction on 
part of the CW/data subband would be ignored?

In the discussion accompanying the NPRM, the FCC rather explicitly invited 
comments as to whether a limitation is appropriate for a portion of the bands, 
specific frequencies meriting protection, etc. provided that such were 
supported by some technical reasoning

Given that a specific question was asked, I'd think that direct responses to 
the specific question would be considered as relevant.

While I'm not schooled in the provisions of the APA, I don't think American 
regulatory bureaucracy has yet deteriorated to the point where a federal agency 
is required to ignore responses to questions they asked in the development of 
regulation.

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From: Fred Jensen 
Sent: Aug 21, 2016 4:13 PM
To: Richard Thorne; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RM-11708: CW and RTTY users please read


Actions by the FCC are governed by the Administrative
Procedures Act [APA] which requires a somewhat slow process that
includes multiple opportunities for public input

The matter at hand in NPRM-11708 contains exactly two questions:  1)
Should the symbol rate limit of 300/sec at 97.309(f) be eliminated?; and
2) Should a specified limit of 2.8 KHz occupied bandwidth in the RDS be
imposed?

Those are the ONLY two issues that can be decided in this proceeding.
Any comment/request outside those two issues will be ignored.  Folks,
read that again.  If you want to be heard, you must speak to those two
issues.  Anything else is irrelevant to the proceeding at hand.



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Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

[Michael Adams]

FWIW,  the one glitch I encountered when I joined the Win10 beta was that the 
user account I created for the Meinberg NTP service did not get transferred 
over from my Win81 install.

Hopefully this will be cleared up before Win10 goes live.



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 Original message 
From: Frontier ac2ev 
Date: 2015/06/28 19:13 (GMT-05:00)
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST

I don't recall anyone mentioning it but I've had very good luck using Meinberg 
NTP on everything from XP to Windows 8.1.

73
Don AC2EV


> On Jun 28, 2015, at 18:00, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
>
> Re: [Elecraft] OT setting your computer to NIST
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Re: [Elecraft] Lids running RTTY on the JT65 Frequency

[Michael Adams]

I thought that contesting was a manifestation of how boys with toys naturally 
like to see whose toys are the best / or who can use their toys the best.

"Best toys" is, of course, the reason that we're here (to bring the thread 
sorta on topic).  :)

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-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Harry 
Yingst via Elecraft
Sent: Monday, 5 January, 2015 19:51
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Lids running RTTY on the JT65 Frequency

JT65 is indeed audible and has a very distinct sound.
Not sure about the bragging you speak of???

Since Contesting is supposed to teach Amateurs to be better operators (for 
emergencies and the like)I would be led to believe that the contester of all 
people should be one to take the most stringentsteps to operate in a manner as 
to not cause interference to other operators, would you not agree?
After all in a real emergency you would mot want to be causing interference, 
correct?


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Re: [Elecraft] IRCs

[Michael Adams]

Just be careful about buying from Swiss Post.

The batch of IRCs I received from SwissPost were marked only with a simple "SU" 
on the left side, and not the full postmark-like stamp that is apparently 
required for an IRC to be fully valid.

-- 
Michael / N1EN


From: Elecraft  on behalf of Joe Subich, W4TV 

Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2014 8:08 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] IRCs

> What I have not been able to find out is whether an IRC purchased in
> country A (e.g. Canada) and sent to country B (e.g. some DX entity
> that's part of the international postal union) can be used in country
> B to pay for return QSL postage from B to country C (the USA) - that
> is, a country other than the one where the IRC was purchased.

Yes, according to UPU regulations, an IRC purchased in any country may
be redeemed in any other country for one unit of first class (air mail)
postage to any place in the world.

BTW, the lowest cost I've found is Swiss Post at 20 CHF for 20 IRCs.
At current exchange rates (http://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/)
that's about $1.05 each!

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV
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Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

[Michael Adams]

I agree. 

If there were a few HEO birds in the sky, maybe that sliver of the market which 
is not happy with either DC-to-daylight rigs or transverters would be large 
enough for someone (hopefully Elecraft) to produce such a rig -- I'd love to 
have one.   But for now

Personally, I'd like to see the continued improvements in the K-line (and 
market pressures) lead to a K4 -- say starting with a K3, adding a USB3 
interface for CAT control, FSK+CW keying, onboard sound interface, and P3-like 
video output, perhaps expanded to dongle-like DC-to-daylight receive.  Maybe an 
HDMI-out option for external video and sound display, or even (using either 
regular Ethernet or Ethernet-over-HDMI) optional integrated remoting.

While I'm OK with 100W out, I wouldn't mind energy being spent on a 200W 
option.  And yes, maybe support for two or three onboard transverters, perhaps 
eventually releasing optional 222, 432, and/or 900MHz modules in addition to 
2m, if enough VHF/UHF demand could be found.

Hey, I can dream.  :)

-- 
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KE8G wrote:


> Hi All,
> As for me, I say no.
> 
> I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time, in 
> making
> the continued improvements in the K3, P3, KPA500 & KAT500.
> 
> Just my .02 worth!
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 feature request 'CW in SSB' change

[Michael Adams]

The "put the K3 in TEST mode" has the additional advantage of requiring no
additional work for someone who just turns the VOX off when not actively
using the powered-up radio.  Just push-and-hold a different button.

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On Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:

> Sam,
>
> Could I offer a suggestion?  Hold the right side of the mode button to put
> the K3 into TX TEST to prevent any RF from going out if the K3 is falsely
> triggered into transmit.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Filter

[Michael Adams]

I wondered the same thing this time last year when I was ordering my K3.

If I had to do it again, I would choose:

- the FM filter (in case you want to tx/rx AM or FM). I got the AM filter
(not planning on doing any FM), but now that the firmware supports AM thru
the FM filter...

- the 2.8 filter for SSB.  I also have the 1.8 filter, but I find I don't
use it much for phone, even during contests. I do use the filter when
tuning around for RTTY contacts, but I probably would be content with the
2.8 for this usage.

- the 400 filter for CW

- the 250 filter for RTTY & narrower modes in congested conditions.

I went with 8 pole filters mostly because I wasn't getting the second
receiver, but I didn't want to have to worry about crystal-matching if/when
I add it in the future.

Don't forget the BPF if you are in MARS or like listening around away from
the amateur bands.
-- 
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On Mar 6, 2013, at 7:08 AM, Laurens Sierdsma  wrote:

Hello all,

I want to order a SSB filter for my K3, i only have now the standard 2.7K.
Wich do i have to choose:

8-pol 5-pol? Whats the different?
2.1K 1.8K or 1,5K?
Inrad or Elecraft?


I only like contesting in SSB, and prefer 40meter band

I 'd like to see your recommandations



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*73*
*
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*Laurens Sierdsma PD9X*
*Langezwaag*
*www.pd9x.nl* 
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Re: [Elecraft] KXAT3 Internal Antenna Tuner Question

[Michael Adams]

Matt --

I'm not even sure I'd call the lack of memory on the KAT3 on those far-out
frequencies a "problem".  For me, at least, it's curiosity and potentially
useful information in the future.

The only time the lack of memory has been inconvenient is when I've joined
SHARES nets in progress (and have to remember to go aside and tune first,
since SHARES tends to be further away from the amateur bands), or when
bouncing around during the Armed Forces Day test.

-- 
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Poquonock, Connecticut | m...@n1en.org


On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 7:54 PM, Matt Zilmer  wrote:

> Hi Michael,
>
> Well, for those close-in freqs, it's not been a problem here.  I was
> thinking around 11 or 12 MHz where there isn't a ham band in sight for
> a considerable span.
>
> 73,
> matt W6NIA
>
> On Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:22:11 -0500, you wrote:
>
> >Matt --
> >
> >That's something that I've wondered myself, for similar reasons.
> >
> >I have noticed that the MARS frequencies closest to the amateur bands
> (e.g.
> >low 4MHz) are remembered by the KAT3, while those further outside (e.g.
> >high 4MHz) are not.
> >
> >At this point, I know by experience which of the frequencies I regularly
> >use do/don't need to tuned up.   But for those times when I might need to
> >use other frequencies it could be handy information to have.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KXAT3 Internal Antenna Tuner Question

[Michael Adams]

Matt --

That's something that I've wondered myself, for similar reasons.

I have noticed that the MARS frequencies closest to the amateur bands (e.g.
low 4MHz) are remembered by the KAT3, while those further outside (e.g.
high 4MHz) are not.

At this point, I know by experience which of the frequencies I regularly
use do/don't need to tuned up.   But for those times when I might need to
use other frequencies it could be handy information to have.

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On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 6:50 PM, Matthew Zilmer wrote:

> Don, I have a related question.
>
> A lot of my HF operations are Navy-Marine Corps MARS.  All of our
> allocated frequencies are outside the ham bands, and many are not even
> close to a band edge.  How does the K3 remember ATU settings outside the
> bands, or does it even have logic to support this?  I generally run the ATU
> when tuning to another MARS frequency far outside the bands.
>
> Yes, I have the KBPF3 gen purpose filter, and everything is working fine
> outside the ham bands.
>
> Thanks,
> Matt Zilmer, W6NIA
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 or KX3 on my sailing yacht?

[Michael Adams]

FWIW, the utility also does not unlock 27MHz, for hopefully obvious
reasons, although I imagine if you had a documented need to use the few
MARS frequencies in that band, they'd work with you to make that happen.
Also the KBPF3 is required if you're going to operate too far away from the
amateur bands.

One of these days, I'm going to have to remember to write in to see if
there is some documentation about what frequency ranges the KAT3 remembers
its settings for.

-- 
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Poquonock, Connecticut | m...@n1en.org


On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 9:41 AM, Matt Zilmer  wrote:

> Elecraft have a PC program that removes the K3's TX restrictions
> (except around 8 MHz).  To get a copy, you should present Elecraft
> with a copy of your Amateur license and any
> qualifications/certifications for your command and craft.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 a "fun" radio to operate ?

[Michael Adams]

For me, I see three possible elements of fun:

1.  Being able to work other stations, without the radio getting in the way
is "fun".
2.  Being able to tweak settings, trying different things, is also "fun".
3.  Having an aesthetically pleasing display, being able to make
pretty-colored meters move, has an element of "fun" for some.

The K3 excels at #1 and #2.   #3 is less important to me.  :)

I also have an Icom 7000.  It was my first HF rig, and I still have it for
mobile/portable/backup purposes.   I enjoy it too (even if the RX isn't as
good as the K3's), but its small size means you have to go digging in menus
to change certain settings...and that in turn means that the radio can get
in the way of making contacts.   It's still fun (after you have climbed the
learning curve)...but the fun level is lower as compared to the K3's.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3: FSK, AFSK, CW

[Michael Adams]

In theory, all you should need to do CW is a straight key or a paddle.  :)
 (And you can send PSK, FSK RTTY, and AFSK RTTY with a paddle...)

All you should need to do AFSK, soundcard, and computer-keyed CW are a pair
of audio cables and a serial cable.

I have a Navigator Interface, which I acquired for my prior rig, whose K3
assembly adds cable to the ACC port for traditional FSK support.

The Navigator is probably overkill for the K3, but I keep mine in the mix
because I like having a separate sound interface.   If I were starting out
fresh, I would go with an (add-on soundcard + sound cables + serial cable +
USB-serial adapter) arrangement for in-the-shack.

One think to keep in mind is that on the K3, the gap between FSK and AFSK
RTTY is narrower than on most rigs.  The K3's AFSK mode (as opposed to DATA
for soundcard modes) gets you the dual filters, the on-screen decode, and
the K3 is rated to run AFSK RTTY at full power in that mode.  If you have
your audio levels set correctly (ALC meter four bars solid with the fifth
bar flickering) AFSK RTTY should be virtually indistinguishable from FSK
RTTY on the K3.

It's above my paygrade to get into a debate about the merits of FSK over
AFSK on a K3, and I'll admit that I prefer FSK on general principle... but
it's probably reasonable to declare victory once you get AFSK RTTY working.

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On Sat, Dec 15, 2012 at 10:33 AM, Bill Miller  wrote:

> If you have experience using your K3 with these modes, I would greatly
> appreciate how you went about it. West Mtn. offers the NOMIC, but I want to
> do FSK and that product doesn't make it easy. I'd like to switch modes
> easily, avoiding any cable swapping, if possible. I've looked at the
> archives, but searhing them was not possible for me.
> Tnx es 73,
> Bill K9HXO
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Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: sending computer morse?

[Michael Adams]

Most of the free and non-free programs have support.   Look for the
"WinKey" setting.

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On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 8:24 AM, Myron Schaffer  wrote:

> Greg,
>
> A good friend of mine K1BX helps build these interface units. Set the K1
> to straight key mode and hook up this keyer to your computer. Can't help
> you with the software but there's got to be some freeware logging programs
> out there that can key this.
>
> http://www.k1el.com/
>
> 73,
>
> Myron
>
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