Re: [Elecraft] 2m internal transverter PTT out
Raj, There are two ways to deal with this. First you can use DIGOUT1 to key an external relay which controls where the common PTT goes, either to an HF amp or a 2m amp. In the menu, set DIGOUT1 to on for 2m only. A small, low current 12v relay connected between 12VDC and pin 11 on the 15pin HD connector on the back. Let the common of the relay go to the PTT jack, NC to your HF amp and NO to your 2m amp. Second is DIGOUT0 which when KIO3 is set to TRN or HF-TRN goes low when you select a transverter band (anything about 6m). This could also key a small 12v relay to steer PTT the proper direction. As above. Hope this helps. Terry Price - W8ZN Directive Systems and Engineering __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 - TX gate issue
Has anyone else noticed some distortion using the tx gate option? I heard it on a friends' K3 and tested it on mine, while listening on headphones and the monitor on, after each word or syllable, I hear some distortion or crackling noise. It seems to be when the setting is at 13 or above. I've heard it on 3 different K3's of different vintages but all running 3.19. Terry __ 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] K144xv for K3 and noise figure
I believe with some of the newer firmware, 3.03 and later, the K3 will cover above 30 MHz which would allow a standard XV144 to cover the full 4 Mhz. just as the k144xv will. Not sure how much IF rolloff there is but for FM, I'm sure it's better than any FM only rig! Terry -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wines Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 11:32 PM To: Bill Coleman; Jeff Kinzli N6GQ Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K144xv for K3 and noise figure Guys, Keep in mind that the XV144 stand-alone transverter only covers the bottom 2MHz (144-146) of the band and would be great for weak signal work with either the K2 or K3 because of its low noise figure higher power whereas the internal K144XV for the K3 covers the entire 144-148 MHz band but with lower power and somewhat worse noise figure. Make your choices according to your needs. As with other things in life, there are always trade-offs! :^) Don, K5DW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KDVR3 few questions
To add to this, I have a KDVR3 and it sounds better than a PC or any DVR I've used in the past. Terry -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lyle Johnson Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 5:03 PM To: pd0psb Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KDVR3 few questions Some questions about KDVR3: -Is this board in between dsp and ad/da converters so that it records the dsp stream directly? Yes. -Is soundquality/samplebitrate equal to the K3 itself without any loss? It uses 16-bit samples. The DSP in the K3 is floating point. -How many RX soundfiles can it store? One continuous 90-second loop. It also stores 8 messages of up to 15 seconds each. -Can it auto-record controlled by squelch (as a dx/call guard)? Not at present. 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] New K3 is born!!
After only 3 hrs of labor, K3/100 #2783 passed all tests and tx calibration is complete. Made two quick contacts on 80m and it works great! It looks nice next to its' older brother #965. 73, Terry __ 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] Bose noise canceling headphones
I have both the Bose and the Heil noise cancelling headsets, hands down the Bose is better. I don't like the big dongle on the Heils, I just wish the Bose had the boom mic on them I've had no RFI with the Bose but have had with the Heil. The Bose is more comfortable but very $$$ Terry __ 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] Transverter offset
If you program an offset in CONFIG:XV1-9, it applies to whatever VFO you are using. 73, Terry _ From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ross Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 11:55 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Transverter offset I need to put in an offset for 1296EME into the transmitted signal. My question is, I am using VFO B in a split frequency, ie transmitting on B and receiving on A. Can I put the offset into VFO B or does the transverter offset only apply to VFO A. I feel the manual is not clear on this point. Regards Ross ZL1WN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KRX3 Question
Hi all and Happy 2009. I want to add a KRX3 to my K3 but I have a question that maybe someone who has a KRX3 installed can answer. I want to use my K3 to drive transverters, all with 28MHz IF's. If I set transverter band 1 to be 2m low power using the transverter ports and transverter band 2 to be 70cm using high power (100mw) ANT A, theoritically, the rig is on the same band for both transverter bands. Ignoring the PTT switching and tx IF switching issues, can main the main receiver listen to 2m while the sub receiver monitor 70cm??? Thanks!! Terry - W8ZN ___ 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] Transport Case for K3?
Go to ebay and look for Pelican cases, either 1500 or 1600 series depending on how much support gear goes with the rig. ND3F used my K3 in C6 with keyer, cables, power supply all in a 1600 case and it would take the plane running OVER the case to damage the radio. Plus, the cases are waterproof to something like 25 feet and have a lifetime warranty. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Cady, Fred Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 8:16 AM To: jma...@k8nd.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Transport Case for K3? Ditto the remarks on the cases Rose Kopp makes (elecraftcov...@rfwave.net). I used one on the trip to C6 for CQWW but put it in my carryon. I've travelled for years with the K2 (and took it too this year) by just wrapping it with a largish piece of soft foam and then packing it in the checked suitcase. Using Rose's case with some foam around the K3 would be OK in my view for checked luggage. Fred KE7X -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Maass Sent: Friday, December 12, 2008 12:00 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Transport Case for K3? I'm looking for recommendations for a small padded case for a K3, which could in turn be placed into checked luggage. I'd like something not much larger than the radio itself, with space for the radio alone. What have others found that will protect a K3 during transportation? 73, Jeff Maass K8ND ___ 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 This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. ___ 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
