[Elecraft] Elecraft] K3 DVR Audio
Hello, I don't know if this subject has been briught up, if it has please excuse my not seeing it. The DVR for my K3 put in place today has an anomoly. It makes recordings for on the air transmissions fine. But it seems to have what sounds like a popping or staticy presence to the audio. The quality of the audio itself is great. The problem exists whether the K3 is in transmit or test mode. Has anyone had the same experience and a fix. I plan to take the K3 to Costa Rica at TI5N , for the SSB Contest, and would like to clear up the problem before leaving. Thanks, Roy - WK4Y K3 #1366 __ 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] RTTY via FSK-D
Is the duty cycle of the K3 so that it will handle 100 watts output safely in a cw or rtty contest? At home I use a amplifier with 40 watts of drive. But, I would like to be able to operate portable at the river with just the K3 in a cw or rtty contest if it can handle the continious duty on these modes. Roy - WK4Y __ 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] 43' Vertical
Thank you to all who responded to my post. The one thing in common that all of you taught me is that the radials need not be exact when on or in the ground. I am using insulated wire for the radials because it is what I have on hand. I do have a lawn edger and will bury them as suggested just under the surface. As soon as the rains go away I will finish up the job. Several suggestions presented by all will be tried. I appreciate your input, and will post again after completion and tests. Thanks Roy - WK4Y K3 #1366 - Original Message - From: WILLIS COOKE wrco...@flash.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Roy Davis r...@verizon.net Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 8:43 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 43' Vertical Roy, I would use #12 stranded house wire for the radiators like you buy at home depot and just use two of them. Or if you have some other wire on hand, use that. It does not make much difference, but standard is #14 or bigger for physical strength. Don't spend too much time making the radials resonant because if you bury them they will be detuned. It does not matter how far under ground they are. I just hold mine down with some of the hooked wires used to tie chain link fence to keep the lawn mower from picking them up until the grass grows over them. If you cut a slit, make it only about and inch or so deep, cut it with a lawn edger and push the wire in with a stick. 64 radials surely should be enough. I have 5 on my 160/80 inverted L that are 50 feet long. I could probably use more, but I have worked DXCC on 40 with a vertical with only one radial 30 feet long. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Sun, 3/15/09, Roy Davis r...@verizon.net wrote: From: Roy Davis r...@verizon.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 43' Vertical To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Sunday, March 15, 2009, 5:23 PM I am in the process of building a 40 meter 1/4 wave vertical. My hopes for this antenna is that when the conditions favor vertical antennas as opposed to a dipole, that it will help me to work in to the far East as my dipole does not. I understand that a dense radial field is necessary for good results and that the far field which I have no control is a factor. My plan is to use 64 insulated radials as close to resonant as possible, buried a few inches below soil. I thought of using ladder line as the radiator, cutting one side for 40 and the other for 30 meters supported by a catenary line. If that does not prove out, I have aluminum tubing which to make a 1/4 wave for 40. Anyone have any comments pro or con for my project? So far, I have the pipe in the ground, and the radials cut ready to attach to the DX Engineering radial plate. I have K3 #1366 and really like this radio. A lot to offer in such a small package. 73. Roy Davis - WK4Y Richmond VA - Original Message - From: WILLIS COOKE wrco...@flash.net To: James Apple wb1...@gmail.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Darwin, Keith keith.dar...@goodrich.com Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 6:12 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 43' Vertical and the K2 tuner Keith, in theory the 5/8 vertical should be 3 db stronger than the 1/4 vertical installed in the same position. A ground plane on top of a house could easily be as good or better than a 5/8 wave ground mounted and radiating into the side of the house and some trees. 3 db is about 1/2 S unit anyway, so it will not be a large difference. You are correct about the far field conductivity being very important in how a vertical antenna will play, whether it is mounted on top of a tower or house or ground mounted. The radials are most important to bring up the radiation efficiency, the far field is most important for the take off angle. The 43 foot vertical will have a higher radiation resistance than a shorter vertical for all bands, making it easier to get the efficiency up. It will still be lower than 50 ohms for 160, 80 and 60 meters, about 50 ohms for 40 and higher for the upper frequencies. I don't have one because I have a 3 element SteppIR with the 30/40 dipole trombone at 21 meters. I don't think the 43 foot vertical will play as well, but they do play well. I have worked several of the Zero-Five offering and they all play well. I would expect the DXE, Hygain and MFJ to play well also, but they are newer and I don't know anyone who has one. All still need a good ground plane and will play much better with conductive soil. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Sun, 3/15/09, Darwin, Keith keith.dar...@goodrich.com wrote: From: Darwin, Keith keith.dar...@goodrich.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 43' Vertical and the K2 tuner To: James Apple wb1...@gmail.com, Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Sunday, March 15, 2009, 2:39 PM A few years ago, I was really on the 5/8 vertical bandwagon. I thought it was the cat's meow. The problem
Re: [Elecraft] 43' Vertical
I am in the process of building a 40 meter 1/4 wave vertical. My hopes for this antenna is that when the conditions favor vertical antennas as opposed to a dipole, that it will help me to work in to the far East as my dipole does not. I understand that a dense radial field is necessary for good results and that the far field which I have no control is a factor. My plan is to use 64 insulated radials as close to resonant as possible, buried a few inches below soil. I thought of using ladder line as the radiator, cutting one side for 40 and the other for 30 meters supported by a catenary line. If that does not prove out, I have aluminum tubing which to make a 1/4 wave for 40. Anyone have any comments pro or con for my project? So far, I have the pipe in the ground, and the radials cut ready to attach to the DX Engineering radial plate. I have K3 #1366 and really like this radio. A lot to offer in such a small package. 73. Roy Davis - WK4Y Richmond VA - Original Message - From: WILLIS COOKE wrco...@flash.net To: James Apple wb1...@gmail.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Darwin, Keith keith.dar...@goodrich.com Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 6:12 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 43' Vertical and the K2 tuner Keith, in theory the 5/8 vertical should be 3 db stronger than the 1/4 vertical installed in the same position. A ground plane on top of a house could easily be as good or better than a 5/8 wave ground mounted and radiating into the side of the house and some trees. 3 db is about 1/2 S unit anyway, so it will not be a large difference. You are correct about the far field conductivity being very important in how a vertical antenna will play, whether it is mounted on top of a tower or house or ground mounted. The radials are most important to bring up the radiation efficiency, the far field is most important for the take off angle. The 43 foot vertical will have a higher radiation resistance than a shorter vertical for all bands, making it easier to get the efficiency up. It will still be lower than 50 ohms for 160, 80 and 60 meters, about 50 ohms for 40 and higher for the upper frequencies. I don't have one because I have a 3 element SteppIR with the 30/40 dipole trombone at 21 meters. I don't think the 43 foot vertical will play as well, but they do play well. I have worked several of the Zero-Five offering and they all play well. I would expect the DXE, Hygain and MFJ to play well also, but they are newer and I don't know anyone who has one. All still need a good ground plane and will play much better with conductive soil. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Sun, 3/15/09, Darwin, Keith keith.dar...@goodrich.com wrote: From: Darwin, Keith keith.dar...@goodrich.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 43' Vertical and the K2 tuner To: James Apple wb1...@gmail.com, Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Sunday, March 15, 2009, 2:39 PM A few years ago, I was really on the 5/8 vertical bandwagon. I thought it was the cat's meow. The problem was that real world A/B testing did NOT show it to be any better than a 1/4 wave vert. I had a 5/8 wave vert for 15 meters. Ground mounted over 16 radials. An ATU at the base took care of the small impedance mismatch and RG-213 carried the signal to the rig. Hot stuff - or so I thought. I also had a 1/4 wave ground plane (4 radials) on the roof of my single story house. It was fed with RG-58. I spent a lot of time with an A/B switch listening to both antennas. You'd think the 5/8 with it's mondo low-angle radiation pattern would walk all over the 1/4 wave but it DID NOT. DX signals as the band was just opening or closing were sometimes stronger on the 5/8, other times on the 1/4. There was no clear winner. It was years before I found the answer. Apparently, that wonderful low angle radiation that we want out of the 5/8 wave antenna depends HEAVILY on the ground conductivity many, many wavelengths away from the antenna. Far out of the reach of any ground radial system, poor soil conductivity is sucking the low angle radiation down to near zero. Sure, over salt water it is fabulous, but for the vast majority, it just doesn't pan out that way. So, for normal soil, it seems the best height is something less than 1/2 wave. I run a 33' vertical with a Hustler 80M resonator on top. It resonates on 80 and 40 and does pretty well on those two bands. It also delivers the goods on 30 meters due to the remote tuner. On 20 meters and higher it isn't really all that impressive. - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of James Apple Sent: Sun 3/15/2009 9:26 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] 43' Vertical and the K2 tuner After the ice storm of 2009, I'm looking for an new antenna. I've been considering the 43' verticals by DXE,HyGain and MFJ. But I'm not sure if my K2 tuner
[Elecraft] Future Feature Request
If it is possible and practical from a programming aspect, the following would be a nice feature to have in the K3. To have each menu function screen numbered and a sheet for reference with the menu settings and there numbers listed. It would make finding what you are looking for quicker and easier when in the config. mode. Thank you, Roy Davis - WK4Y #1366 - Original Message - From: Darwin, Keith To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 7:47 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 feature request - I want Ducking! Hey troops, I had an idea last night while in CW QSO with my K3. I've noticed that I always turn the AF gain down when I send CW. I have the side tone volume set to just the right level for the Spot function to work, but when I send CW I want to greatly reduce the distraction from the receiver. I still want to hear it, but not be distracted by it. That got me thinking about ducking. Boy, would it be cool if the K3 would duck the receiver under the CW side tone. I'd want it to be engaged only when sending (not for spot) and I'd like the AF gain reduction to be adjustable through a menu setting. I guess another way to implement this might be to have the side tone affect the AGC so when I send, my RX responds as if it were a real signal and the AGC kicks in to quiet the receiver. In this case, I'd want to set the amount of gain reduction and whether to use Fast or Slow recovery. - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.10/1903 - Release Date: 1/19/2009 8:52 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Future Feature Request
Thanks for the comments to all replied. I understand Keith's viewpoint. But, Yaesu has this and has made changes where the items did not stay the same. But I don't see updating the sheet a problem. If they are able to do it to the firmware, I would think that each update would overwrite the old information for that feature. I'm not a programmer, just my thoughts. Roy - WK4Y #1366 - Original Message - From: Darwin, Keith keith.dar...@goodrich.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 12:37 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Future Feature Request Individually numbering each menu item could prove to be awkward. If you assign numbers 1 through 'n' now, what happens when you insert something later? It gets number n+1 but it may appear out of numeric order as you surf through the menu system. Same thing happens if you move an item around. If an item is deleted or replaced by 2 items, then I suppose you'd have to retire the original number. So instead of a nice clean listing of numbers 1 through N, you'd have a sparse list of items 1 through N that probably are not in numerical order when you look for them in the menu system. - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - -Original Message- To have each menu function screen numbered and a sheet for reference with the menu settings and there numbers listed. It would make finding what you are looking for quicker and easier when in the config. mode. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Unable to do PSK
I have a digital question. I am using the ACC port on the K3 to do RTTY (FSK D). I have a box that was made for me with the appropriate parts for this function. The cable with the box from the ACC is connected to a com port on the computer. Also I have a audio cable (Stereo) connectors on each end going from the Line out of the K3 to the Line In on my desktop computer. It works very well on RTTY. I decided to try PSK, and have tried the following method without success. Since theis cable worked with RTTY in FSK-D I thought it should work for PSK. I tried the same setup with the K3 with DATA MD set to PSK-D 31 bps. I am able to transmit a signal but I have been told there is no printout on the receive end. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Roy - WK4Y #1366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 in Carry-on Luggage
I went to Bonaire NA and participated with the PJ4E Group in the 2008 CQWWSSB Contest. I took my K3 and accessories in a hard-shell Porter brand carry-on case. This is a excellent case, has wheels and handle for pulling along, and it will fold down to accommodate other cases to be on top as you pull it along. Great for having to go from one end of the airport to another for your gate. I beforehand took it to a place who foamed to fit all pieces in the case. I found not too much difference in the US airports than the airports in the Caribbean. Some asked what it was, some had enough experience to know or ask if it was Ham Radio equip. It was dusted once on return to Miami. I was told that was because I failed to place it in a rubber tub alone that time. Go figure. However, the airport security people in all cases were polite. The biggest hassle for me was to unload all the gear into the separate tubs, and as well my personal items, trying not to hold up the line behind me. But the way the world is now, it is a necessary thing in order to protect us. My K3 performed magnificently in the contest. Roy Davis - WK4Y K3 #1366 - Original Message - From: Jeff Kinzli N6GQ j...@n6gq.com To: Leigh L. Klotz, Jr WA5ZNU le...@wa5znu.org Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 9:02 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Two K3s as Carry-on Luggage On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 17:58, Leigh L. Klotz, Jr WA5ZNU le...@wa5znu.org wrote: Ed W0YK wrote: Most of the X-ray ops ID a K3 as a slide projector, which is fine with me. Ed - P49X (W0YK) One thoroughly inspected my KX1 and K2 at SFO, then as he was packing it back up, said, Good DX. I've taken my K3 as carry-on through numerous airports, without fail, it always gets looked at, swabbed, and then they let me go...I guess I have the thug look or something. Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1871 - Release Date: 1/1/2009 5:01 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KRX3 Sensitivity
I am sure this has been addressed, but I cannot find where I may have received and saved comments on this in my files received from the list. I apologize if it has. My KRX3 sub receiver doesn't seem to have the sensitivity as the main receiver. The volume level is lower, and must be cranked up higher to equal the level of the main. But, also the signal is just not as strong on the sub as the main. Any input or help with this is appreciated. It is mu understanding that the sub is supposed to be equal to the main receiver in its' capability. Thanls, Roy - WK4Y K3 #1366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Transmit when switching from DATA to AM mode?
I have the MCU 02.67 version in my #1366 K3. I have not readily seen any problems with this version. However today, I have noticed that at various times that a a loud burst of audio emits for a split second. This is not on powering up, but with the unit just setting on the desk receiving. This is happening whether there is an external speaker attached or not. Has anyone had this to happen or know what could be causing this to happen? Thanks, Roy - WK4Y K3 -1366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Loud burst of audio
have the MCU 02.67 version in my #1366 K3. I have not readily seen any problems with this version. However today, I have noticed that at various times that a a loud burst of audio emits for a split second. This is not on powering up, but with the unit just setting on the desk receiving. This is happening whether there is an external speaker attached or not. Has anyone had this to happen or know what could be causing this to happen? Thanks, Roy - WK4Y K3 -1366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RX Out On K#
We are trying to use a second external receicver wth the K3 by connecting the RX ant out jack to the second receiver antenna input. But we are hearing no signals. It appears to be necessary to swith the rx antenna in and out jacks into the circut to make it work. We have switched the KXV3 to the nor position via the configuration menu. The manual says to switch it to on but that choice is not available. So it seems the KXV3 is on but there is no output, is there something else we need to do? We need n answer next few hours, appreciate any help. Thank you , WK4Y and K6AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] RX Out On K#
Thanks to all for the input we didn't know we had to turn on the rx antenna on the front panel. Roy and John We are trying to use a second external receicver wth the K3 by connecting the RX ant out jack to the second receiver antenna input. But we are hearing no signals. It appears to be necessary to swith the rx antenna in and out jacks into the circut to make it work. We have switched the KXV3 to the nor position via the configuration menu. The manual says to switch it to on but that choice is not available. So it seems the KXV3 is on but there is no output, is there something else we need to do? We need n answer next few hours, appreciate any help. Thank you , WK4Y and K6AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 #1366 Goes To Bon Aire NA For CQWWSSB
I will be going to Bon Aire NA on the 21st with Kyle, WA4PGM, and others to participate in the CQWWSSB Contest. I am taking My K3 #1366 along to be used as one of the stations. If time permits before contest day, I hope to operate portable as PJ4\WK4Y. Please work us in the contest. The call for the contest will be PJ4E. Thanks, Roy - WK4Y ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3- How Robust iis the Tuner?
Just for information, DX Engineering has a good page on their website (Choosing the correct balun). They recommend current type baluns, but different ratios for different antenna. I use a multi band dipole fed with ladder line. I use what they recommend for a multi band dipole. The antenna is cut for the lowest frequency to operate, and use a 1.1 Balun. The ladderline is 1/8 multiples of the lowest frequency to operate. I use the 450 ohm ladder line because it was on hand, 300 ohm is what's recommended. With this setup my Palstar tuner tunes easily, and the K3's tuner tunes easily as well when used alone with the antenna. I hope this of interest to the group. Roy - WK4Y # 1366 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 3:19 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3- How Robust iis the Tuner? Maybe it needs to be more robust? Last week I was attempting to tune a short ladderline fed (via a balun) doublet on 80 meters using the KAT3. The tuner successfully tuned the system for the cw part of the band, but had trouble on 75 meters. I tried retuning a few times, and noted smoke and a burning smell. Now antennas connected to the ANT1 connector are deaf, while using the ANT2 connector the tuner works fine. I've successfully used this antenna on 80 meters using an external manual Palstar balanced tuner, but never got a match using the internal tuner in my IC756. While the IC756 tuner cannot provide a match, it never was damaged in my attempts. On the bright side, Elecraft support is sending a replacement KAT3, no questions asked. Steve N9SZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Gate
Hello All, Has anyone experienced the following; ERR TXF message - when transmitting on FM and AM modes. When you key up the message appears, and as long as you hold the key down, you can transmit. But after releasing the key, it will not transmit again in the mode. You can reset the radio by moving to a different mode. Is it possible in my inital setup I missed turning on a parameter? I have looked in the menu, but I do not see where I made a mistake. Thanks, Roy - WK4Y # 01366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: K3 Noise Gate Function
I down loaded the Beta 2.46 version with no glitches. I haven't noticed so far any problems created by it. However, when using the Noise Gate function, after quieting the back ground noise, in between words I hear a crackling or static sound in the headset. I haven't spoke with someone yet to know whether it is heard on the air. I suppose it is not. But it is annoying. Has anyone else had this to happen, and is there a cure for it? I think the noise gate feature has been long over due in the radios manufactured. Thanks Elecraft! Roy - WK4Y Richmond VA K3 -01366 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Noise Gate Function
Hi Lyle, Thank you and others who gave the same advice. I have it working well now. 73, Roy - WK4Y - Original Message - From: Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Roy Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 11:27 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Noise Gate Function Hello Roy! Thank you for trying the new TX GATE feature. However, when using the Noise Gate function, after quieting the back ground noise, in between words I hear a crackling or static sound in the headset. I haven't spoke with someone yet to know whether it is heard on the air. I suppose it is not. But it is annoying. Has anyone else had this to happen, and is there a cure for it? Increase the threshold further. Noise peaks are not uniform, and as you increase the threshold you'll find that most of the noise stops but occasional peaks still get through, resulting in the crackling you are hearing. Hear cracklies? Keep increasing the threshold! After they stop, increase it a bit more. Another possible approach: Listening on the MON function, find the *highest* level you can use (where your voice starts to get chopped) and then set the threshold about midway between that point and the point where the crackling noise stopped. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Xmit Audio
I have had a couple of stations report a gravely or sort of overtone on my K3's xmit audio. Not everyone reports this, but more than one has. Has anybody had a similiar experience? Could it posibly be RF? This was not noticed with another radio when in line. Thanks for any help. Roy - WK4Y Richmond VA___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
