Re: [Elecraft] K3 for sale - Switzerland Only
K3 #37 is heading for England, a FT-950 is heading over here as a replacement. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Simon (HB9DRV) As the firmware is maturing I have less need for my K3, so am offering it for sale in Switzerland only. 100W, ATU and 5 filters, unmodified, serial number 37. Available on loan for a few weeks for evaluation. Price ~ list minus 15%, can negotiate. There is no rush!___ 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] K3/100 input voltage and TX IMD
- Original Message - From: Bill W4ZV btipp...@alum.mit.edu Typical Citizen Band mentality (knobs fully to the right) plus some on this list are well known QRO types (i.e. VERY big amps need more drive than legal amps). ... a remark tossed off by Ian Gillan of Deep Purple during a concert in Japan: Could we have everything louder than everything else? Probably an RTTY contester? Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] Beware! (Learn by doing?) :-)))
- Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com ...other transceivers may allow AGC off, but those I have encountered recently, except for the K2 and K3, do not. TS-480SAT, no real change in audio level when AGC is off. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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: USB Adapter cooked
- Original Message - From: Lee Buller Any comments? I know people who have cooked FT-2000, ProSisTel rotator controllers, Linear Amps - you name it, they've cooked it with too much RF. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW
- Original Message - From: Jim Garland 4cx2...@muohio.edu ...he correctly observes that most hams merely want a top-performing rig that stays put in their station and that is easy to use. I've recommended the K3 to quite a few people, none have bought it due to the small size. Price was not an issue, usability was. I too would have bought a K4 variant were it available - the K3 with a full-sized front panel. As it is I'm waiting for the IC-7600 as I have a need for a 6m rig with bandscope and some meteor scatter software I want to write, also I'm waiting for more information on Kenwood's high-end offering late in 2009 or early-ish 2010. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW
- Original Message - From: R. Kevin Stover rksto...@mchsi.com Any review for a high performance transceiver which starts off complaining about the size of the box and the lack of enough knobs needs to be looked at with a jaundiced eye. Why? It's about usability... I'm colour-blind, have ageing eyes and small hands. For me it's usability, usability, usability, a good receiver and a clean transmitter. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW
- Original Message - From: W0MU Mike Fatchett w...@w0mu.com I own two FT-2000's and they do look cool and work fine but they don't work as well as the K3. FT-2000 has a nice UI - a big shame the performance of the receiver isn't so good. I think it was due to cost-cutting, not original design. It's interesting to see Yaesu bringing out the FTDX-9000PEP upgrades, maybe the next generation of FT-2000 will offer better performance. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] New Eham.net K3 review by QRPNEW
- Original Message - From: Paul Christensen w...@arrl.net One future possibility is to merge K3 and TS-480 technologies to allow the end-user the purchase of a control panel as a remote head -- and offer it in small, medium and large sizes. I agree 100% - when I first saw the TS-480SAT I thought it was a joke - my friend Peter PH1PH (SK) bought one. After he died I bought one, then another. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] IO Issues with K3
Possibly due to insufficient power to your USB = serial device ? Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Cady, Fred Check the baud rate. I find if I run faster than 4800 either N1MM or the K3 (probably N1MM) doesn't like it. 4800 seems to be OK.___ 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] FT9000 vs the K3?
- Original Message - From: Koppendorfer Klaus k...@ccf.net see: http://www.remeeus.eu/hamradio/pa1hr/productreview.htm FTdx-9000 2kHz 3rd order Dynamic Range 78 dB K3 2 kHz 3rd order Dynamic Range 103 dB But to be fair all FTDX-9000 owners are getting a very extensive free hardware and software upgrade to the FTDX-9000PEP version. Initial reports I have read state a 'night and day' difference. I like the FTDX-9000 tuning dial a lot - nice and big and easy to find, ideal for the terminally bewildered. :-) Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] FT9000 vs the K3?
- Original Message - From: Lance Collister w...@q.com Hello! I have a friend who is thinking about getting a rig to use at a portable/remote mountaintop operating location and he is considering an FT9000. Are you sure? The FTDX-9000 is a monster radio - you'll need a fleet of mules and support staff, failing that your very own Marine corp. For portable the K3's the winner - you can lift the radio without ending up in hospital. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] Elecraft tee shirts
Knowing Wayne it'll come as a kit :-) Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: wayne burdick n...@elecraft.com We're looking into the possibilities for a new T-shirt. ___ 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] Elecraft tee shirts
I was thinking along the lines of 4 cotton seeds (Gossypium hirsutum) and 10kgs of compost. And some water. And a banjo. And time, lots of time... Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML a...@dseven.org yeah .. soldering is one thing, but I don't think I should be allowed anywhere near a sewing machine :) ___ 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] HRD cw copy
- Original Message - From: Dan Romanchik KB6NU kb...@w8pgw.org I don't even think we need more powerful computers; we just need better algorithms. Exactly! Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] AGC Setting for PSK-31
- Original Message - From: Lyle Johnson k...@wavecable.com I find the built-in soundcard function on my various computers to be perfectly adequate for soundcard-based digital modes with my K3 and other radios. A *very* good reason for using a second soundcard is that Windows will not use it for send the clicks, clacks and beeps you hear while playing with your PC. On SSTV it's easy to see when someone is using the internal soundcard instead of second card. A good soundcard will not suffer from intermod - just like a good radio. So even if you don't want to shell out for a microHam spend $50 and get a second soundcard anyway and use this for your radio. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] Sound Cards
- Original Message - From: Jack Smith jack.sm...@cliftonlaboratories.com The problem is that the synthesized sample rate is not close to the right speed. This shows up as a frequency error in the software. I believe the problem exists on XP and previous, on VISTA it's fixed. It's due to crappy driver software - I once found all the info in a Microsoft employee's blog. You see this effect in SSTV a *lot*. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] CW copy: Wayne's solution---------------WHY???
- Original Message - From: JIM DAVIS nn...@astound.net Why would anybody want to use a CW decoder in the first place??? When you've received a QSL card from a deaf Danish ham as I did in 1979 you'll realise why. This ham decoded by placing his 'listening' finger on the cone of the loudspeaker. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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 for sale - Switzerland Only
As the firmware is maturing I have less need for my K3, so am offering it for sale in Switzerland only. 100W, ATU and 5 filters, unmodified, serial number 37. Available on loan for a few weeks for evaluation. Price ~ list minus 15%, can negotiate. There is no rush! Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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 for sale - Switzerland Only
For 2009 /2010 / 2011 I'll be in the digital software / EME / space radio area and just will not be using my K3, it's crazy for it to sit on the shelf next to me here. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Simon (HB9DRV) As the firmware is maturing I have less need for my K3, so am offering it for sale in Switzerland only. 100W, ATU and 5 filters, unmodified, serial number 37. Available on loan for a few weeks for evaluation. Price ~ list minus 15%, can negotiate. There is no rush!___ 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] HRD cw copy
- Original Message - From: Mark, KJ7BS kj...@cox.net ...but the Morse code decoding needs some work. I agree - I would love to have a month later this year to work on CW decoding. I have no doubts that a computer can decode better than a human, just needs someone (!) to write the decoder. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] AGC Setting for PSK-31
- Original Message - From: Frank MacDonell kd8...@gmail.com I have a K3/10 (with a 66' dipole in the attic) and get great reception on PSK-31. I have two questions. Should AGC be on or off? Aside from having a dedicated sound card...is there a Rx or Tx advantage to using an interface like Rigblaster. Thanks again for all the help you have provided! The K3 is an excellent receiver so don't cripple the receive chain with a poor soundcard - get a quality soundcard such as the Rigblaster and you'll know there's nothing better you can do. Talk to Joe W4TV - he's active in these forums and can help as well. Use AGC however you want. The K3's dynamic range is so good that using your 66' dipole you'll probably never suffer from strong signal overload, especially if you're able to switch in a narrow filter if the going gets tough, for example in an RTTY contest when 1KW seems to be the minimum power level allowed :-) Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] AGC Setting for PSK-31
- Original Message - From: Simon (HB9DRV) si...@hb9drv.ch The K3 is an excellent receiver so don't cripple the receive chain with a poor soundcard - get a quality soundcard such as the Rigblaster and you'll know there's nothing better you can do. Talk to Joe W4TV - he's active in these forums and can help as well. BTW - what's your current soundcard? Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] AGC Setting for PSK-31
- Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com Unfortunately the RigBlaster series of interfaces are not soundcards nor do they - as far as I know - provide any receive interface. They are essentially a transmit interface that provides isolation and switching for the mic line. I never knew taht - seem you're right. I was getting confused here... I'm partial to the microHAM products (www.microHAM-USA.com) A good option. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] What is the best General logging program for K3
- Original Message - From: J Kulp jk...@shentel.net 1. Control the K3 with a mouse 2. Compare my log with the cluster putouts and audibly ANNOUNCE needed countries via voice or preferably CW so I could hear it in the next room 3. Upload easily to LOTW 4. Be easy to operate very very stable How about having the logbook actually talk to you, send a SMS or even an e-mail? Something new is heading this way with a public demo either next Sunday (Jan 25th) or the 1st of Feb. 2009. Some old-ish screenshots: http://www.ham-radio-deluxe.com/Programs/Future/NewLogbook/NewLogbookStatus/tabid/126/Default.aspx I assume you're a Windows user? Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] What is the best General logging program for K3
- Original Message - From: AD6XY m.j.wil...@rl.ac.uk .. but there are several problems. I agree - I'm getting v. good feedback from the test team. Watching Wayne's World at the moment - you young Americans are crazy :-) Simon ___ 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 pwr out on digimodes
- Original Message - From: Julian, G4ILO julian.g4...@gmail.com I believe that when the K3 was released a year ago, the DATA A mode was identical in behavior to SSB... It was *very* flat, I haven't used my K3 for the last year other than to add HRD support. I've been using my TS-480SAT as it's more convenient, I hope to get the K3 running again this summer. I agree that the Data modes should have no equalisation whatsoever and should be as flat as possible. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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 SW for editing Freq memories?
No - but as soon as Wayne adds a few extra firmware commands I know of one program that will have the support. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Jim Miller j...@jtmiller.com Has any third party PC software been developed which can edit/load the K3 frequency memories? ___ 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] K2:Flakey KIO2 Communication with HRD
1) Insufficient USB power to the USB = serial converter. 2) Maybe the driver for the USB = serial converter, but I strongly suspect 1). Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Clark Macaulay I posted this on the HRD Forum with little response so I'm trying for the collective wisdom of this august group. I have two radios: a FT1000 MarkV Field and a K2. Both are connected through separate USB bridges using the Proflif chip set to my USB port on a computer runniing XP SP3. Both radios communicate fine with Logger32. Only the FT1000 seems to be working with HRD; the K2 appears to be loosing characters as the frequency drops digits and/or the mode as read by HRD changes erratcially. I've triple checked the configuration and have loaded the current drivers from the Prolific website. I have also swapped the K2 between the 4 USB bridges I have and the problem moves with the K2. ___ 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 to determine TX Frequency Over Serial Port
Look at the IF command - saves a few steps. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Paul Fletcher p...@melreed.demon.co.uk The steps I think I need to take are: ___ 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] [OT] Ham Radio Deluxe TOR vs RTTY
Hi, Yes - you can change the mode, also you can stop HRD from automatically filling in the mode. To edit the log either double-click on an entry *or* use the Bulk Edit option. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu Question for HRD experts. When operating RTTY with the K3 (FSK D) and using HRD for the logging program, HRD puts TOR in the mode slot in the Add logbook entry window. Have to go into the log and modify the mode to change it to RTTY. Is there a way to fix that in HRD? ___ 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 --- stopped XMIT during SSB QSO
A FT-2000 user with a big hairy amp and a CAT cable connected got so much RF into the CAT cable that he blew the UART in the FT-2000 and the serial port on the PC. This happened when the antenna was rotated to point at the shack. I wonder whether the CAT port on the radio has RF decoupling? Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: tom kenville Last evening I had an annoying problem with K3. It would stop transmitting any signal, even though the red xmit light was lit.___ 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 and Windows Vista - the solution!
Hi, I guess you did *not* install any drivers yourself, rather the default Windows drivers were used when you switched the PC on? I don't think exsys sell outside Europe - I have their PCI and USB devices and have never had a problem. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Lennart Michaelsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just now installed a twin serial port (a PCI Express card), updated my K3 and... ___ 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 and Windows Vista ?
Hi Lenmart, http://webshop.multitech.se/PartDetail.aspx?q=p:358526;pl:1 Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Lennart Michaelsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] (HP does not sell any plug in USB/serial cards whih would have been a natural solution) ___ 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 / HRD
Make sure you have the latest HRD for the latest K3 firmware. http://www.ham-radio-deluxe.com/Downloads/tabid/54/Default.aspx Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] That is strange. Unless the computer is loaded down with other chores, HRD normally updates very quickly. You may want to check for 'gremlins' in your computer, or other things that are keeping the CPU busy. ___ 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] HRD
There's a list http://www.dxcluster.info/files/telnet.txt which is maintained by the DXCluster community. I guess you're using this one. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Julian, G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] KComm includes a file of cluster node addresses. From a quick scan through that, the most popular options are 7300, 8000 and 9000. But some have addresses that are completely random. ___ 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 / HRD
Hi, Sounds like a bad USB = serial driver? What's the operating system, serial COM device etc.? HRD K3 should be *very* fast. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Evert Bakker (PA2KW) When changing the VFO-freq, it might take more then a minute for HRD to synchronize. ___ 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: [K3] [Elecraft] K3 Obsolete? [OT]
I believe the FT-847 was discontinued because finding some key parts became impossible and Yaesu didn't want to redesign an old-ish radio. As for buying a Kenwood - I have the TS-480 and TS-2000 and would like to see a new Kenwood HF radio, with any luck pure analgue. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Mark Bayern [EMAIL PROTECTED] If this really bothers you I can think of two options: 1/buy a YaeComWood, or 2/start your own company and design a competitor to the K3. Competition is a good thing. ___ 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: Keypad Band Switching - a simple request
Or should V M require a loner press (2 seconds) ? Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: TomB W1PKX [EMAIL PROTECTED] In concert with this, I would like to request Elecraft consider adding a CONFIG menu switch to protect memory entries from inadvertant overwriting. This would effectively disable the V M button while active. More than once I've mistakenly hit V M when I intended to recall a memory. ___ 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: Keypad Band Switching - a simple request
Longer (must trype better)... Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Simon (HB9DRV) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or should V M require a loner press (2 seconds) ? ___ 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] MC-60 Mic
Hi All, Has anyone used a Kenwood MC-60 mic with the K3? One came my way recently, it's currently connected to the TS-2000. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] future ham gear and Sound perception
I agree 100%, However Wayne and Eric did state that the aim was to build a small easily portable radio. K4 maybe ? Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Notice now few of these factors are on the K3, sad to say. ___ 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 HRD lastest beta not working with LP-Bride
Hi Larry, That's it - the only commands not used in Polling are those used when you press the Menu button to get at all that Config stuff. Are you on the K3 Software list? If so we can co-ordinate this kind of thing there, I don't expect any major updates like build 1988 / 1989 until Wayne gets the channel support working. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Larry Phipps [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK Simon. I added support for AG$, IS, MD$, OM, RG$, RVA, RVF and RVR to LP-Bridge. That seems to allow HRD to work properly, at least for the commands that you appear to have added to the main polling routine. I will look through the dev reflector for further new commands that need to be added. I pass all your new SET commands through, so I only need to be concerned about new GET commands at the moment. After a little testing, I will release this version, but I will leave the current version on my website as well for those who are not running the K3 beta firmware. ___ 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 HRD lastest beta not working with LP-Bride
Hi Larry All, The K3 commands used in HRD are here: http://www.ham-radio-deluxe.com/Portals/1/Documentation/K3%20-%20Supported%20Commands.txt This data comes out of HRD, really added for me to see what I have actually implemented. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Larry Phipps [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Simon. I have not implemented the $ commands yet, or some of the other new commands discussed on the developer's reflector. I plan to do that when I get caught up on orders. Because the K3 might be talking to up to five different applications, I generally don't allow meta commands to be passed to the K3. I keep it in one mode for K2* and K3* commands. I can add this as an option for one main program, but that could cause problems with other programs. I could also add a slew of commands to fill in the virtual K3 that I create so that it can answer either K30 or K31 commands, but that's a lot of work that will have to wait. I have about 45 GET commands implemented, but I think there have been at least a dozen added in the last few weeks by Wayne. Most SET commands are passed on, except for some of the dev commands and meta commands. In the meantime, I will download and test your latest beta to see what's going on. It seems that it should still work at the level it used to, even without the added command support. ___ 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 HRD lastest beta not working with f/w 2.38 either
Until the 2.46 beta becomes an official Elecraft release then you'll have to use a prior release of HRD. Given that this is 'in my spare time' programming I honestly can't support multiple K3 firmwares in the one executable. I'm already supporting 70 different radios and six different manufacturers, all for free! FWIW the CAT side seems OK with 2.46 but as for whether the radio works with 2.46 - I don't know as I am mainly using SSTV which requires little user intervention other than watching the picture (often Scandinavian) as it is decoded :-) I plan to track the Elecraft developer beta changes - we have our own mailing list for this. Sorry about this... Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED] Too many beta software releases circulating from both HRD and Elecraft to know where this is all heading! ___ 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 HRD lastest beta not working with LP-Bride
Oh dear - looks like it's a job for Larry :-( Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Doug Alspaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Not working here yet. ___ 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] HRD Updated
Please look at http://www.ham-radio-deluxe.com/Downloads/BetaKits/tabid/99/Default.aspx HRD now supports all commands in the latest firmware available for developers which I think is the same as on http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm . Many thanks to Wayne for responding to the whims and fantasies of the software developers. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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 HRD lastest beta not working with LP-Bride
Hi, I don't have anything to do with the LP Bridge - I am sure Larry will look at it. To be honest I didn't know that there was a LP Bridge :-) All I can say is that HRD works fine with my K3 here, can anyone confirm this please? Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Doug Alspaugh I don't see much, if any activity from HRD when I monitor the Virtual port. To bad some nice new features added. I am sure Simon will fix it.___ 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 HRD lastest beta not working with LP-Bride
Also I am switching the K30 / K31 quite a bit so that I can use the various filtering options. Maybe Larry's not expecting this. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check with N8LP. I suspect Simon is making use of one/more of the new commands that Larry is not supporting with the current version. HRD is very hard on a rig and interface as it polls for a lot of information. If third party hardware/software can survive HRD it can handle almost anything. ___ 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 HRD lastest beta not working with LP-Bride
Selecting filters - same as pressing the XFIL. I can change the code to toggle K30 / K31. I'll have to make 1989 available tomorrow as there's a glitch in the SSTV code. Larry - shout at me before pulling out your hair please. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV [EMAIL PROTECTED] That's certainly probable ... he may be in trouble supporting both modes depending on the way the K3 and PowerSDR behave. Is there anything in K30 than can't be handled by staying on K31? ___ 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] HRD, K3, K31 status [Technobabble warning]
Hi All, I have changed the HRD support so that the radio stays in K31 mode *but* some to use the FW command I switch the radio to K30, for example: K30;FW;K31; Larry - let's see if this works OK with LP-Pan-o-matic. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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 HRD lastest beta not working with LP-Bride
Hi Larry, New kit in about 30 minutes, I'll be in K31 mode all the time (as pre-1988) with the exception of the FW command where I'll send K30,FW;K31;. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Larry Phipps [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 2:51 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 HRD lastest beta not working with LP-Bride Hi Simon. I have not implemented the $ commands yet, or some of the other new commands discussed on the developer's reflector. I plan to do that when I get caught up on orders. Because the K3 might be talking to up to five different applications, I generally don't allow meta commands to be passed to the K3. I keep it in one mode for K2* and K3* commands. I can add this as an option for one main program, but that could cause problems with other programs. I could also add a slew of commands to fill in the virtual K3 that I create so that it can answer either K30 or K31 commands, but that's a lot of work that will have to wait. I have about 45 GET commands implemented, but I think there have been at least a dozen added in the last few weeks by Wayne. Most SET commands are passed on, except for some of the dev commands and meta commands. In the meantime, I will download and test your latest beta to see what's going on. It seems that it should still work at the level it used to, even without the added command support. Larry N8LP Message: 22 Date: Sun, 5 Oct 2008 17:39:41 +0200 From: Simon (HB9DRV) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 HRD lastest beta not working with LP-Bride To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Doug Alspaugh' [EMAIL PROTECTED], elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Also I am switching the K30 / K31 quite a bit so that I can use the various filtering options. Maybe Larry's not expecting this. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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 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 HRD lastest beta not working with LP-Bride
Hi Larry, Here's 1989 - http://mannindustries.net/hrd/public/betas/041/HRDv041b1989_Full.exe This implements everything available in Wayne's CAT support, as the radio stays in K31 all the time I hope your bridge is no longer broken - let's see. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Simon (HB9DRV) [EMAIL PROTECTED] New kit in about 30 minutes, I'll be in K31 mode all the time (as pre-1988) with the exception of the FW command where I'll send K30,FW;K31;. ___ 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 - 2.46 and rig control
Sounds like it may be USB-related issues, not enough power available for a USB-serial converter. You didn't say what type of serial devices you are using? Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Bruce Meier [EMAIL PROTECTED] Both K3s are connected to the same computer with 1062 on Com1 and 1193 on Com3. ___ 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] Contest software for PDA etc.
What's wrong with the ASUS EEE PC and similar? They run off 12v and require minimal current. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: DL8MBS [EMAIL PROTECTED] I want to do a bit more portable qrp-contesting with my K2. When doing it up to 24 hours or more the power consumption of laptops to run the logging software will be an issue - I don´t like to carry 70 Ah for the logging hardware when the RF-hardware (K2) is done with less than 20 Ah. ___ 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] Power too high in PSK31 / S
So when I'm in DATA mode how do I ensure that I am not using any ALC? A good data mode operator monitors ALC all the time as using ALC can often result in a wide signal. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] In this case, the ALC meter display is acting as a VU Meter and is being used to help you set the Tx audio path gain correctly. It is not showing you how much you are over-driving the PA. This is why you can set it up in Tx test mode, when you are not transmitting any RF at all. Additional information can be found in Rev D of the K3 user's manual on page 32. ___ 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] Power too high in PSK31 / S
What would you do with modes other than PSK? Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Julian, G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think the K3 firmware is supposed to be clever enough not to use ALC if you set it up as directed. So you don't need to worry about it. To be honest there are so many other ways to screw up a data mode signal - overdriving the mic input, RF feedback etc. - that anyone who thinks their signal is clean just because no ALC is showing is relying on luck to a certain extent. Everyone should use an IMD meter or something like it. ___ 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] OT--K3's Approaching 2,000
- Original Message - From: AD6XY [EMAIL PROTECTED] So - this brings in the question, now the K3 is in routine production mode, with only a few things left to tie up, what next? 2KW amplifier please, I need a bigger signal on RTTY. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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 - interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software
The WinKey programming interface is available - see K1EL's website. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Nick-WA5BDU [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is the N1MM protocol for communicating with Winkey made public anywhere? For us MCU programming CW enthusiasts? ___ 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 Beta firmware rev. 2.45 -- TX noise gate, TX INH improved, new remote-control commands
- Original Message - From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] many new remote-control commands for software developers There will be a new K3 beta with support for the new commands later this week. Programming all night is great fun, only wimps sleep. Simon HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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 - interfacing to N1MM Contest Logging software
- Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV [EMAIL PROTECTED] It is the lack of Windows' ability to handle real-time events... I really don't agree. There is no reason why a highly accurate background thread cannot be implemented in a Windows NT-based system for sending CW where the solution does not use all CPU or affect other programs which are running, it's up to the programmer to code properly. WinKey is the only transceiver independent way to get that timing outside of Windows where it is not effected by the vagaries of Windows (or any other operating system). WinKey is the very best option IMO. The development teams of BOTH major US based Windows contesting programs and several other major integrated packages have stated that the lack of editing, the transceiver specific nature of the KY command, and the differences between the Elecraft and Kenwood implementations make KY an absolute non-starter. Agreed - unlike WinKey with KY you have no idea how many characters are inside the radio waiting to be sent. It's OK for sending CQ DX ALL NIGHT LONG etc. but for anything else it's not a good option. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.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] Orion Rotator
No, the K3 can't control it. You'll need a program which supports their protocol. http://www.confluentdesigns.com/files/PdfFiles/devguide_24.pdf Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: k7jb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does anyone know if the K3 will control my Orion Rotator. If so, how is it implemented? ___ 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] CW version: 3 rigs compared [OT]
The new FTDX-9000 hardware is far better from what I hear, should ship later this year. I like the (odd) ergonomics of the FTDX-9000. Don't like the price :-) Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Tom Childers, N5GE [EMAIL PROTECTED] CW OPERATIONAL test--- [snip] ___ 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 Digital audio out ?
For noisy speech it's not at all bad. For data modes - write your own seems to be the best option, this is what I plan to do for DM780 sometime. Sending data around at 8kHz with (estimated) 25% overhead is not a big problem, it's a trivial programming task, just takes some time to design and the implement it properly. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: David Woolley (E.L) [EMAIL PROTECTED] SKYPE uses a proprietary voice only codec. Being proprietary means that its exact limitations will be unknown, but it is unlikely to perform well for data modes when operating close to the noise floor and it may well not work well for very noisy speech. ___ 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 Digital audio out ?
Hi Sascha, For audio there's SKYPE and IP-Sound. Take a look at http://forums.ham-radio.ch/forumdisplay.php?f=46 for a lot of remote radio discussions. I'm currently working on a remote EME system with a nice 10m dish (not mine), the whole station will be controlled using HRD and my new satellite software. http://www.radiosky.ch/home.php I may even write a remote audio solution for radio use - not sure yet. We will be able to power up / down all components remotely, can hear own signals about 12dB above the noise on 23cms using EME and that's when we don't even shout! 41dB gain on 23 cms, 30dB (I think) on 70 cms. We have a complex rotator system and with so much 'stuff' at the remote shack a PC is essential. Not a single Elecraft product in sight (yet) but once it's all working I may well put my K3 there with a vertical for 20m or something... Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: DH2SE [EMAIL PROTECTED] I might have found a cheap and easy solution providing a full remote access to the K3 via a local network and/or via the internet. ___ 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 Digital audio out ?
Not yet, I have an idea it's not legal in the US. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: DH2SE [EMAIL PROTECTED] is there any possibility to grab a digital audio out signal (e.g. a PCM stream) out of the K3 ? Backgound is to get a digital audio out signal to send it via VoIP e.g. via an ethernet or wireless LAN connection into the internet without using a PC / soundcard. ___ 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 Digital audio out ?
48kHz would be enough, Windows takes care of the rest :-) Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] And then we'd have to deal with supporting 44.1 kHz bitstreams as well as 48kHz bitstreams, the meaning of all the user bits in the frames, etc. ___ 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] RS-232 and USB with Elecraft.
Portmon or write it yourself - it's quite easy :-) http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896644.aspx Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Julian, G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anyone know of a bit of software that will print out a trace of everything that's sent and received through a COM port? ___ 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 - first impressions
Watching a band such as 6m for Sporadic-E activity. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: jmalloy [EMAIL PROTECTED] I agree with the OP as far as the K3 goes and have no experience of the Icom 7800, but I have yet to get a concrete example of the things a spectrum scope can do. Does anyone know what is it about it that you *can't* do with the K3 as presently outfitted? ___ 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 - first impressions
SSB portion is at least 200 kHz wide - the band is closed - then it's open. With a bandscope you see the whole band, beacons - everything. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: jmalloy [EMAIL PROTECTED] That seems reasonable, Simon, but if you're already *on* 6, can't you just tell by the sounds? I don't mean to be difficult, I really am curious! ___ 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 competition from Icom? [OT]
The jungle drums say it's a brand new radio, nothing from previous radios (except IC-7800 / IC-7700) being used. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Greg - AB7R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 competition from Icom? I couldn't agree more! This is an IC-746 with a few new features and less 2M. ___ 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 competition from Icom?
Looking at the back of the IC-7600 I see that the standard CI-V connector is still in place. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Julian, G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have grown resigned to the idea of throwing away perfectly serviceable computer peripherals only a few years old because drivers are no longer available but that is not something I want to do with a $4000 radio. ___ 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] Which sideband on data mode?
In Europe at least I only see USB for RTTY - but don't watch too much RTTY anyway. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: R. Kevin Stover [EMAIL PROTECTED] The standard is USB for digi modes like PSK, MFSK, all the others except RTTY. The convention for RTTY is LSB The K2 will do either USB or LSB. Technically it doesn't really matter. A PSK signal sent with USB can be decoded with LSB and visa versa. ___ 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] Which sideband on data mode?
I think I'm right in saying that Dave AA6YQ has the code for MMTTY and he's been tinkering with the innards. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Brian Alsop [EMAIL PROTECTED] Years ago, MMTTY for FSK assumed USB reception for polarity. If guys were trying to receive your FSK signal on LSB, it was inverted. There was no software switch to invert the polarity either. ___ 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
