Re: [Elecraft] K3 is an SDR?
The K2 is definitely not an SDR. The K2 uses traditional rf amps, mixers, if amps, crystal filters in the if, and a product detector, followed by an audio amp. Elecraft does offer an add on audio DSP option which works quite well. JIm, W4ATK On Dec 24, 2012, at 7:39 AM, Mike Reublin n...@nf4l.com wrote: Maybe some light would be shed if those who think the K2 is NOT a SDR would detail why. 73, Mike NF4L On Dec 23, 2012, at 5:55 PM, Rick Tavan N6XI rta...@gmail.com wrote: I dunno, folks, we may be gilding lilies trying to define SDR. If software handles modulation and demodulation, that's SDR to me. The K3 and KX3 both fit fine. /Rick On Sun, Dec 23, 2012 at 10:34 AM, John Lawrence j123...@aol.com wrote: Don As I'd expect, you did a beautiful job summarizing the difference between the K3 and KX3 design architecture. I'd call the K3 a hybrid SDR and the KX3 a true SDR? What's interesting to me comes from looking at the leap forward in component technology to make direct SDR from RF possible. This is the evolution in the chip level devices it takes to gain this single step conversion to baseband. Faster and more agile DSP, A/D and D/A etc ICs are at the heart of the step forward between the K3 and KX3. The companies producing these chips were at my fingertips back in the days 10 to 20 years ago. Then they were only able to make it to lower frequency IF stages with costly designs only found in the top high tech applications such as those found in government surveillance. Back then Burr Brown, Analog Devices, Texas Instruments, Motorola, Lucent/Bell Labs were working hard with competitive designs. Semiconductor foundry geometries were heading for half micron on 4 or 6 silicon back then. The software development tools allowing greater coding efficiencies is another area that has played a major roll to bring us to this point. And, his was all done within our free enterprise environment by private/public capitalized US businesses. Happy Holidays John, W1QS Waldoboro, Maine __ 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 -- Rick Tavan N6XI Truckee, CA __ 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 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 is an SDR?
Perhaps a bit more explanatory The K2 is definitely not an SDR. The K2 uses traditional rf amps, mixers, if amplifier, crystal filters in the if and a product detector, followed by an audio amp, none of which are defined in software. Elecraft does offer an add on audio DSP option which works quite well. Jim, W4ATK __ 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] K2 For Sale
Go to QTH.com listing number 1034106 for photo and details. Jim, W4ATK __ 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] K2 For Sale
David, You are so right!! The problem is I have a K3/100 with a P3 and am now pursuing satellite. The K2 is my standby rig and I really love it. It is a great radio, even at 10W I have worked some good DX, and it is a beyond par CW radio, actually I think a bit more sensitive than my K3. I have been working on a project using the Arduino UNO for satellite and for that I need a couple of VHF/UHF radios. So, I decided I would make the sacrifice. 73s Jim On Dec 14, 2012, at 5:07 AM, David G4DMP da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk wrote: In a recent message, W4ATK w4...@bellsouth.net writes Go to QTH.com listing number 1034106 for photo and details. Jim, W4ATK I wouldn't replace your K2 with an FT-817ND or an FT-897 Jim. Now if you were to replace it with an Elecraft K3 that would be another matter. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds. | | Website: http://www.g4dmp.co.uk | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + __ 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] K2/10 for Sale
Professionally built by N4TVC, Condition is excellent, non-smoking. My only reason for selling is my renewed interest in satellite operation and for that I need a second HF thru 440 radio (i.e. FT-817ND, FT-897) to use with my home brew full duplex controller. I am pretty firm at $1150 but will consider reasonable offers. Contact me off list if you are interested. 73s Jim, W4ATK Latests firmware K2 - 2.04P, KAT2 -1.07, K2 Keying modification. Frequency coverage 160m thru 10m. Power Output: 10W (nominal 12W). Includes: K2 weighted Tuning Knob (Elecraft). K60XV - 60M band and transverter adapter K160RX - 160M and receiver antenna switch KAT2 - Internal 20W automatic antenna tuner KBT2 - Internal battery kit (new battery) KDSP2 - Internal DSP and real time clock KIO2 - Aux I/O module KNB2 - Noise Blanker KSB2 - Single-Sideband adapter Custom Logo-ed Dust Cover Manuals and original documentation __ 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] K3: Noise Reduction - FWIW
I have read with interest the e-mails regarding the K3 noise reduction feature. I will post my observations herewith. It took a bit of work to find the sweet spot setting for my noise environment. Once found, it has proven to be quite satisfactory. Having worked with a number of SDR type of radios (Flex, Yaesu, and now K3 and for that matter K2) I can say that, in my opinion, the K3 is as good as it gets. I sense a number of users may not be entirely familiar with noise reduction as it pertains to a software defined radio. In some cases, it seems one is trying to use noise reduction where one should be using noise blanking, a common mistake in attempting to reduce impulse noise from power lines. Another common mistake would be to solicit the settings from another user in a different noise environment. One resource I found to be of benefit to me in helping me to understand the processes of DSP is The Engineer's Guide to Digital Signal Processing by Steven W. Smith. It is a free download from http://www.dspguide.com. 73s, Jim, W4ATK __ 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] K3: For Sale
The items are no longer available. 73s Jim, W4ATK __ 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] K3: For Sale
Item 1: Elecraft K3/100 s/n 4671 Installed options: KAT3 – Auto-tuner KRX3 – Sub Receiver KXV3A – IF out and transverter interface KBPF3 – General coverage RX module Filters: Main: KFL3A-2.8k 8 pole KFL3A-1.0k 8 pole KFL3A-400 8 pole Sub: KFL3A-2.8k 8 pole Item 2: Elecraft P3 – Panadapter s/n 644 P3 – SVGA video adapter, FFT processor Condition of both items is excellent with no issues. Non smoking environment. All manuals and documentation included. All power cables are set up for PowerPole connections If interested contact me off list. Please, only serious inquiries. Photos available upon request. 73, Jim, W4ATK __ 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] FS: K2/10
Pristine K2/10 S/N 4004 Built by N4TVC Latest mods/accessories by KD8NCS and W4ATK. Latests firmware K2 - 2.04P, KAT2 -1.07, K2 Keying modification. Includes: New K2 weighted Tuning Knob (Elecraft). K60XV - 60M band and transverter adapter K160RX - 160M and receiver antenna switch KAT2 - Internal 20W automatic antenna tuner KBT2 - Internal battery kit (new battery) KDSP2 - Internal DSP and real time clock KIO2 - Aux I/O module KNB2 - Noise Blanker KSB2 - Single-Sideband adapter Custom Logo-ed Dust Cover Manuals and original purchase invoice Purchased new today would be $1649.95 Asking $1250.00 via PayPal, No Postal Money Order Buyer pays shipping, double boxed and insured. Photos on request. Please, all interested replies direct to w4...@bellsouth.net 73s, Jim, W4ATK __ 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] Swains Island
WOW!!! Good show! Skill not power. Jim, W4ATK On Sep 12, 2012, at 11:48 AM, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: On 9/11/2012 11:37 PM, Stan AE7UT wrote: Got my second band tonight on 40 mtrs QRP with my KX3. My first DX QRP contact. That was fun! Congratulations! I'm trying for all bands QRP. So far, I've worked them with my K3 set for 5 watts on 10 CW, 15 SSB, 17 CW and SSB, 20 CW, 40 SSB, and 160 CW. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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] P3 Utility and Mountain Lion problem
A lot of people will not know how to access the preferences file. Click on the McIntosh HD icon on your desktop In the Finder window command line click on GO, this will bring up a drop down box. Near the bottom of the box you will find Go To Folder The folder you want to got to is /Users/username/Library Preferences Use caution at this point as there are a number of Elecraft files out there. Look for K3UtilPrefs and P3UtilPrefs These are the files to delete based on whether you are having trouble with the K3Utility or P3Utility. These files and folders are normally hidden from view. If you wish to just navigate to the files using the finder, you can un-hide the files by doing the following. CAUTION: THESE FILES ARE HIDDEN FOR A PURPOSE. UNLESS YOU ARE REALLY COMFORTABLE WITH THE OS, I AM SURE APPLE WOULD RATHER YOU NOT DO THIS. MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MODIFYING, ADDING OR DELETING. In the Utilities folder: Open Terminal. At the prompt $ type the following: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -bool true Press return to execute. To re-hide the files and folders: Again open Terminal. At the prompt $ type the following: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -bool false Press return to execute 73s Jim, W4ATK On Sep 3, 2012, at 5:03 AM, Mike n...@nf4l.com wrote: Is this making it to the reflector? 73, Mike NF4L On 9/1/12 10:44 AM, Mike wrote: Would one of you please share? 73, Mike NF4L On 9/1/12 7:15 AM, Nicolas Drin wrote: Thank to Adrian VK4TUK... 5 minutes after my threat he mailed me the solution !!! Fine reflector. Nicolas NC40, SIERRA, K1, K2, K3, P3, KPA500, KX1, waiting for KX3 KAT500. __ 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 speaker audio gone!
I have the AF Limit set at 30 and have experienced my share of crashes when the AGC is turned off with no damage. (Knocking on wood now!!) Jim, W4ATK On Aug 28, 2012, at 12:25 PM, Dave Hachadorian k...@arrl.net wrote: I have blown the speaker amp twice, in two different radios, by using a speaker with AGC OFF. POOF! Gone before you can react by turning down the audio. The factory guys report that they have been unable to duplicate the problem. Unless you are an EXPERT solderer, replacing the speaker amp chip is best done by the factory. The job will run about $125 with shipping, maybe a little less if you ship only the DSP Board. I don't use the speaker amp any more. I still think there is a transient susceptibility problem in that circuitry that they have been unable to find. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Big Bear Lake, California -Original Message- From: Mike Goldstein Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 9:07 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 speaker audio gone! I've lost audio from both the internal speaker in the K3, and from the SPKRS output jack on the rear panel. At the end of the the first week of using a new NESCAF audio filter (which drives my speaker) with the K3, I changed bands, listened briefly on CW, with the NESCAF filter in the circuit. I then changed to SSB, and because the NESCAF filter was adjusted for a very narrow audio bandwidth, I decided to switch it out of the circuit, while the K3 was delivering audio, at a comfortable listening level.. The audio filter was driven from the SPKRS jack on the back of the K3, using a stereo plug, with one channel floating. The SPKRS jack was CONFIGured as SPKRS = 1. A front panel toggle switch on the filter panel turns off the power to the NESCAF filter, and re-routes the speaker audio connection from the filter output, to the K3 output directly. I had done this often, for the first week of operations. This time, however, I briefly saw a HI CURR indication on the front panel of the K3, and then my speaker audio vanished. Unplugging all connections from the rear panel SPKRS jack, and the front panel PHONES jack, no longer allows the K3's internal speaker to produce audio. Nothing I tried would result in any audio from the external speaker, after connecting that speaker to either of the phono jacks that were tied to the rear SPKRS jack, through the stereo plug. The INPUT jack on the SCAF filter (to which the K3's SPKRS jack was connected) passes through an isolating capacitor, then a 27K resistor, before being connected to the chip in the audio filter. Resetting SPRKS = 2, in the CONFIG menu, had no effect on producing audio in the external, or internal speaker. I still have audio at the PHONES jack on the front panel, so I can still use the K3. It subsequently accounted for 380 QSOs in the NAQP CW contest, providing it usual flawless performance. I still have audio at the PHONES jack on the rear panel, as well. My theory (and Gary at Elecraft Service agrees it might be the cause) is that the audio chip in the K3 didn't like the abrupt change of load impedance, from 27K (approx.) to infinity, to 8 ohms, while it was delivering audio.. I've since soldered a 15K resistor across the input jack of the audio filter, and will do likewise for any other audio filters I encounter, and use. Puzzling, huh? 73 de VE3GFN __ 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 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] Mac K3 and P3 Utilities
I often get the following error message which is fatal. An exception of class NilObjectException was not handled. The application must shut down. Downloading new copies of the apps does not help. I suggested a Repair Permissions execution and was chastised BIG GRIN by the author of the utilities, but it has worked for me in the past although somewhat time consuming. So today I am posting the question. what is the remedy? 73s Jim, W4ATK __ 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] Mac K3 and P3 Utilities
Found on the internet. it is possible that the preferences file or the directory structure used to store the firmware files may have, somehow, become corrupt. Let's first try deleting the preferences file and see if that solves the problem. Use Finder to navigate to the /User/your_user_name/Library/Preferences folder. A quick way to get there is to click the Go to folder menu option under the Go menu in Finder. Then type in /Users/your_user_name/Library/Preferences. Once you get there, locate the file named KX3UtilPrefs and rename it to something like KX3UtilPrefs_BAK. Or you can delete it. Then try running the KX3 Utility again. Renaming the preferences file would be better because I would like for you to email it to me if this fixes the problem. 73s Jim, W4ATK On Aug 27, 2012, at 4:25 PM, W4ATK w4...@bellsouth.net wrote: I often get the following error message which is fatal. An exception of class NilObjectException was not handled. The application must shut down. Downloading new copies of the apps does not help. I suggested a Repair Permissions execution and was chastised BIG GRIN by the author of the utilities, but it has worked for me in the past although somewhat time consuming. So today I am posting the question. what is the remedy? 73s Jim, W4ATK __ 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] Mac K3 and P3 Utilities
OOPs!! Do not mail to W4ATK, mail to the author of the software!! Sorry for the additional band width. Jim. On Aug 27, 2012, at 4:41 PM, W4ATK w4...@bellsouth.net wrote: Found on the internet. it is possible that the preferences file or the directory structure used to store the firmware files may have, somehow, become corrupt. Let's first try deleting the preferences file and see if that solves the problem. Use Finder to navigate to the /User/your_user_name/Library/Preferences folder. A quick way to get there is to click the Go to folder menu option under the Go menu in Finder. Then type in /Users/your_user_name/Library/Preferences. Once you get there, locate the file named KX3UtilPrefs and rename it to something like KX3UtilPrefs_BAK. Or you can delete it. Then try running the KX3 Utility again. Renaming the preferences file would be better because I would like for you to email it to me if this fixes the problem. 73s Jim, W4ATK On Aug 27, 2012, at 4:25 PM, W4ATK w4...@bellsouth.net wrote: I often get the following error message which is fatal. An exception of class NilObjectException was not handled. The application must shut down. Downloading new copies of the apps does not help. I suggested a Repair Permissions execution and was chastised BIG GRIN by the author of the utilities, but it has worked for me in the past although somewhat time consuming. So today I am posting the question. what is the remedy? 73s Jim, W4ATK __ 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] Mac K3 and P3 Utilities
David, No problem. I was attempting a bit of humor. I kept looking for the preferences after your posts the other day, but just today found your reply on another QA forum. Deleted the preferences files and everything came alive. It is strange that it occurs as often as it does. I have had the utility run for days and then unexpectedly up jumps the devil. I remember an app I wrote for a Forestry group a few years ago. Worked great and all of the sudden one day, it just started having trouble. That turned out to be a memory leak, from an object I did not release. The usage had gone up and crossed a threshold. Embarrassing but true. Actually I was discussing the repair permissions with Apple Care today and it is supposedly on effective on the OS and apps from Apple. So now I wonder how it worked for me. Must have done something. Who knows? As far as folder name changes, none here. and as far as I know the help is always in its default location. I am running the Beta release but I have a folder where I put that stuff and it is there all the time. I have always said, there comes a time in software development when we programmers can hear a click. Everything falls into place. It may take a while sometimes but it will come. Programming is a science , Yes, but it is also an art form. Believe me you have not stepped on any toes where I am concerned. I found your responses to be quite friendly and certainly without any attempt to put one in his place. And if you still want the files, I will send the next one to you, unfortunately I did not keep the ones from today. 73s and I hope to see you on the air sometimes and we can swap war stories. Jim, W4ATK On Aug 27, 2012, at 5:06 PM, David Fleming df...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Jim, My apologies if I came across as chastising. It certainly was not my intent. It's just that in my experience, repairing permissions has not solved the problem. It is *usually* not related to permissions at all. If you do get a crash that is solved by repairing permissions, and it happens often, then something serious is going on with your hard drive. I can't remember the last time I had to repair permissions for any reason, and I've been using Macs for as long as there has been Macs. Repairing permissions has become increasingly less necessary since Panther (10.3) was released. The problem with the Elecraft Utilities usually occurs when the firmware folder's name has been changed, or it has been deleted, since the last time the Utility was ran. This can happen, for example, when someone creates a temporary firmware folder to store the beta firmware for download. Once the beta firmware has been loaded, the user no longer needs this temporary folder and will delete it. Then when the Utility runs again, it looks for that deleted folder and when it can't find it, it causes a crash. There are also other situations that can cause problems, such as not having the Help folder in the same location as the app file. There will be new Cocoa versions of all the Utilities released soon that will address this problem. A new version of the KX3 Utility, which addresses these problems, has already been released. Again, I didn't mean to step on any toes. David, W4SMT - Original Message - From: W4ATK w4...@bellsouth.net To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 5:25 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Mac K3 and P3 Utilities I often get the following error message which is fatal. An exception of class NilObjectException was not handled. The application must shut down. Downloading new copies of the apps does not help. I suggested a Repair Permissions execution and was chastised BIG GRIN by the author of the utilities, but it has worked for me in the past although somewhat time consuming. So today I am posting the question. what is the remedy? 73s Jim, W4ATK __ 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] Windows vs Mac
I have found the Mac to be an excellent choice. For those programs that I really need from my old PC, I run under CrossOvere ($59.95) where ther run as Mac apps with no switching back and forth. I have found the Navigator to be an excellent interface satisfying every need for serial port, cw keyer etc. Personally, I would not even consider going back to a PC. Logging: MacLogger DX Digital Modes: FLDigi CW: Flwkey and WK24Mac (which I wrote) 73s Jim W4ATK 59 years of hammin' it up On Aug 24, 2012, at 8:44 AM, Paul and Sue Huff ph...@mi.rr.com wrote: Please forgive me for a slightly off-topic post but I know that the collective wisdom of the people on this list can give me a lot of good advice. My shack computer is getting a little long in the tooth and I am starting to research a replacement machine. My current ham usage for the computer consists of logging and some digital work, but future rig control could be something that I would be interested in doing. Recent experience with a new iPad has created a very positive impression for me regarding Apple products but I know that in the old days most ham radio software was designed for Windows only. So my question is this - Are there now good choices available for ham radio software (logging, digital, rig control) that will run on OSx computers? BTW, I know that Linux is a popular operating system for ham radio these days but I don't really know anything about it. I can certainly try to learn, however the computer has other uses in the family and so I would need to be able to easily switch it back into it's standard manufacturers configuration for my wife who is even less techie than I am. Any and all opinions would be appreciated. 73, Paul - N8XMS __ 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 Utility won't run on OSX 10.7.4 (Lion)
Go to the Disk Utility found in the Applications/Utilities folder and run Repair Permissions. This will clear the problem. 73s Jim, W4ATK On Aug 17, 2012, at 3:35 PM, William Ravenel wrote: I recently upgraded to the Lion OS on a MacBook and downloading the latest Mac version of the K3 Utility (K3UtilityOSX_1_12_3_28B). I unzipped the utility to my Applications folder but when I try to start the program I see an Installing message and then the statement, An exception of NilObjectException was not handled. The application must shutdown. I have no choice but to click OK, at which point the app shut downs. I am using a Prolific version of the USB to Serial cable with the latest driver and it works fine with MacLoggerDX. Has the latest K3 Utility been proven to work with Lion? William, AI4VE __ 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] FW: TEN-TEC announces new amplifier
Aha! Now we have the motive behind the postings on this subject. So if I understand this, we are to be comfortable when one uses a reflector provided by a manufacturer in an attempt to influence that manufacturer's pricing of their product. I am sure I am not the only one who had such suspicions, but to see it so callously admitted to is amazing. Jim, W4ATK On Aug 13, 2012, at 2:38 PM, Adrian wrote: Why irrelevant? The ten tec amp is a very good match for the KX3, let's learn about it, then see what Elecraft offer's to better this deal in hardware and price. That's what it is about, letting Elecraft know the benchmark, but I'm sure they have done their research because they are smart. So if you think it's irrelevant pull your head outa the sand, and don't be like the Ostrich. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dyarnes Sent: Tuesday, 14 August 2012 1:18 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FW: TEN-TEC announces new amplifier Hi All, Actually, I think this thread is totally relevant to this reflector given the fact that it has the capability of mating nicely to the KX3! It's not like we are discussing something that bears absolutely no relationship to an Elecraft product. In any event, I would add a few comments about the new Ten-Tec amp. I do agree it seems to be very aggressively priced--in the wrong direction--but that's Ten-Tec's call. I can't honestly say whether or not it is justified, but apparently the folks in Sevierville think it is. A good friend of mine, W5JAY, was a field tester on this amp, and he and I did some on the air testing with it while he had it. I know Jay was reasonably impressed with the product, and he doesn't give positive impressions easily. I was actually going to do some hands on testing of it after Jay was done, but I had to decline because of our pending trip up here to the northwest. Besides, I don't think I could have added much to the process since Jay is very good at putting equipment through it's paces. Anyway, what I heard sounded very good, and what Jay was seeing first hand seemed to suggest that the amp was a good product. I also saw it at Dayton, and it does, indeed, appear to have a lot of redeeming features. I have every reason to assume that the upcoming Elecraft amp will very effectively compete with Ten-Tec's product. I'm sure most of us hope it will compete effectively as to price as well. I'd be hard pressed to justify Ten-Tec's pricing in my budget, but I also have a couple of options on hand already. Heck! I even still have my old Ten-Tec 405 linear, from my days of operating with the original Argonauts. In any event, it will be up to Elecraft to make their product more desirable, and I wouldn't bet they won't do it. I'm thinking, but I just can't bring any Elecraft product to mind that didn't have, when it was introduced, some really unique and intriguing features to it. Anyway, while I know there is a very large amount of interest in an amp like this, given the incredible success of the KX3, I'd be very reluctant to jump on Ten-Tec's offering before I knew for sure just what the Elecraft is going to offer. I think we've already been given a bunch of clues about close compatibility. For just a small example, look at the instructions for the KX3 regarding antenna selection and tuner operation. We've all heard it said that patience is a virtue, and this may be a very good opportunity to learn how true that is. Dave W7AQK -- N3KHK Said: Hi all Is this the TEN-TEC reflector? Enough on this topic PLEASE, PLEASE. Will someone create a new group just for this new amp? 73 ES CUL DE N3KHK __ 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 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] Menu parameters via macro
I have had no success at accessing menu parameters via MNxxx, MPxxx, and/or MQxxx commands. The book sez: MN acceses menu entries. MP can then be used (in some cases) to read or set the parameter value. Based on this I should be able to do the following: MN115; (enter the menu) MP115; (acquire or set the value) MN255; (exit the menu) So far, nothing. JIm, W4ATK __ 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] P3SVGA data RTTY FSK D
I had the opportunity to spend a couple of hours on the TARA Grid Dip contest Saturday. I choose to work RTTY with the P3SVGA and FSK D. What a hoot! Everything worked as it should. Each new contact went better than the previous one. I had quickly put in a couple of text messages for the contest and they proved to be adequate. I have divided the 50 Text message capability into 4 groups CW (12) PSK31(12) RTTY (12) and an auxillary group of 12. They are accessed as F1 thru F12 (CW), SHIFT F1 thru SHIFT F12 (PSK31), ALT F1 thru ALT F12 (RTTY), and the aux group, CTRL F1 thru CTRL F12. Each function key carries basically the same message, just personalized for the particular mode, so other than remembering the correct pre-key, F! is always CQ. etc. For the contest I used the aux group, ALT Function Keyes personalized for the Grid Dip. To make a long story short, this scheme has worked well for me on CW and RTTY. I must admit tuning PSK31 has been a bit more of a trial but I have made a few contacts. Clicking on the browser is a lot easier. :-)) Jim, W4ATK __ 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] P3/SVGA Keyboard
Has anyone tried the MFJ-551 RFI suppressed keyboard? This is a PS2 type of keyboard but PS2/USB adapters are cheap. Better yet, any word on when the Elecraft keyboard will be available? Jim, W4ATK __ 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] P3/SVGA Keyboard
Maybe I am mistaken but I think I heard of a USB Keyboard option for the SVGA/FFT board coming from Elecraft. I use all indoor antennas so RFi is pretty much a constant struggle with interconnect cabling like keyboards. Ferrites everywhere. I try to go wireless where I can. Heaven knows what I would be up against if I had a KPA-500. :-)) Jim, W4ATK On Aug 2, 2012, at 7:53 AM, nr4c wrote: What Elecraft Keyboard? ...bill nr4c On Thu, 2 Aug 2012 07:35:30 -0500, W4ATK wrote: Has anyone tried the MFJ-551 RFI suppressed keyboard? This is a PS2 type of keyboard but PS2/USB adapters are cheap. Better yet, any word on when the Elecraft keyboard will be available? Jim, W4ATK __ 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 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] P3/SVGA Keyboard
Well, I guess I was just reading into it a version of my wish list Don. I am currently using a Logitech K120 from Staples. $15.95 and two RS Ferrites. Seems to work OK at 100W. I tested on all bands 80 thru 10 this AM and it checked out clean. But there is a KPA500 in my future I am thinkin'. 73s Jim, W4ATK On Aug 2, 2012, at 8:12 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Jim, My understanding is that the USB option for the SVGA board is that it will *accept* a PC USB keyboard. I have never heard that Elecraft would be selling a keyboard. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/2/2012 9:07 AM, W4ATK wrote: Maybe I am mistaken but I think I heard of a USB Keyboard option for the SVGA/FFT board coming from Elecraft. I use all indoor antennas so RFi is pretty much a constant struggle with interconnect cabling like keyboards. Ferrites everywhere. I try to go wireless where I can. Heaven knows what I would be up against if I had a __ 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] P3/SVGA Keyboard
Yep, already done that. All but the full wave 40M loop are fairly isolated, out over the garage area. The 40M loop is about 9' over my head when at the operating position and that was a bit of a concern. Duty cycle of course enters into the equation and that sorta brought things down well into the safe level for even 500w, so I added the safety factor of driving the KPA500 at 10W yielding approximately 300 W at the antenna. That accomplishes a couple of things, one being not have to re-purchase antenna tuners :-)) (I have tuners at the feed points of the various antennas, more efficient that way.) Jim On Aug 2, 2012, at 8:54 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: With indoor antennas, I would not want to be in the high RF level present with 500 watts. You may be OK, but I would run the numbers for the RF exposure limits present at 500 watts given the close proximity to your antennas. 73, Don, W3FPR On 8/2/2012 9:32 AM, W4ATK wrote: Well, I guess I was just reading into it a version of my wish list Don. I am currently using a Logitech K120 from Staples. $15.95 and two RS Ferrites. Seems to work OK at 100W. I tested on all bands 80 thru 10 this AM and it checked out clean. But there is a KPA500 in my future I am thinkin'. 73s Jim, W4ATK On Aug 2, 2012, at 8:12 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Jim, My understanding is that the USB option for the SVGA board is that it will *accept* a PC USB keyboard. I have never heard that Elecraft would be selling a keyboard. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/2/2012 9:07 AM, W4ATK wrote: Maybe I am mistaken but I think I heard of a USB Keyboard option for the SVGA/FFT board coming from Elecraft. I use all indoor antennas so RFi is pretty much a constant struggle with interconnect cabling like keyboards. Ferrites everywhere. I try to go wireless where I can. Heaven knows what I would be up against if I had a __ 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 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] P3/SVGA Keyboard
The K120 is a bit sensitive. Reduced the power to see where it cleared up and added a couple of ferrites. Good to go. 73s Jim On Aug 2, 2012, at 10:43 AM, Jim N7US wrote: I've never had an RFI issue with Logitech wireless keyboards and mice. 73, Jim N7US -Original Message- Well, I guess I was just reading into it a version of my wish list Don. I am currently using a Logitech K120 from Staples. $15.95 and two RS Ferrites. Seems to work OK at 100W. I tested on all bands 80 thru 10 this AM and it checked out clean. But there is a KPA500 in my future I am thinkin'. 73s Jim, W4ATK __ 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] P3 SVGA Anomalies
An observation while copying W1AW CW broadcast which has an excellent S/N ratio here, I have noticed characters being dropped on the SVGA monitor screen. NOT displayed on the K3 appeared as NT on the monitor. REDUCE on the K3 display is shown as REDCE on the SVGA monitor for a couple of examples. This is a frequent occurrence and is not related to a particular character. If the K3 has it, why is it being dropped by the SVGA/FFT board? Also wordspaces are not being handled properly at elevated speeds. I assume the decoded characters are being passed to the P3 via the CAT connection as MacLogger DX's keyer function also displays the decoded CW from the K3 and in past observations does so quite faithfully.. I look forward to the promised upgrades of the decoder software. __ 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 Utility for Mac (Repost)
Bill, Check out CrossOver. It is a $59.95 app from CodeWeavers that sets up a PC based program to run on a Mac. There is no requirement for Windows. I have used it for the following things so far, JT65-HF, EZNEC2 antenna design software, RS91 Icom Programming software, and lastly CWGet Morse decoder. If you are using a com port, as you would be, you will need to create a Unix type link to associate the COMx number to a USB/serial driver, very easy. Jim, W4ATK On Jul 31, 2012, at 6:21 AM, Bill Frantz wrote: On April 11, 2012 I asked support about Mac support for the K144XV. Garry Surrency replied: Not at this time, but we are working on it. You will need a Windows PC to do the K144XV f/w update. My current plan is to beg help from friends who have PCs should there be a new firmware release. (I worked with Windows 12 years ago. I don't want to to pay for the pain of managing a Windows system.) Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 7/30/12 at 20:29, w6...@mac.com (Jim Bennett) wrote: I must be missing something - looking on the www.Elecraft.com/K3/144xv_software.htm pages and I'm unable to find the Mac OS X version of the K144XV Utility. I see the Windows version (1.3.2.27), but not the Mac version. - Bill Frantz| The first thing you need when | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | using a perimeter defense is a | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | perimeter. | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ 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] P3 Beta?
Just got my P3SVGA option installed and working. Is there a beta release to see the decoded PSK etc on the monitor?? Jim, W4ATK __ 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] P3 Beta?
Found it. Thanks anyway. Jim, W4ATK On Jul 31, 2012, at 4:28 PM, W4ATK wrote: Just got my P3SVGA option installed and working. Is there a beta release to see the decoded PSK etc on the monitor?? Jim, W4ATK __ 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] KX3 PSK31/RTTY/CW Accessory
I do not know how I missed this, but I agree. Nice Work!! Using the built in features of the K3 and coming up with a product much like NUE-PSK modem (www.nue-psk.com). http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-PSK31-RTTY-CW-Accessory-td7559657.html#a7559669 Jim, W4ATK On Jul 23, 2012, at 8:06 AM, dr.diesel wrote: Awesome work! Are you planning to do a write-up with code so others can duplicate it? -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-PSK31-RTTY-CW-Accessory-tp7559657p7559669.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 CW text decoder
Bad habit??? Actually, I have found it to be a great device for helping me in increasing my code speed. It allows me to enter into QSOs where the speed would be a problem and as a result as I copy along with the decoder and am beginning to copy words not characters in my head. I use a keyboard for sending quite a bit. As one of advanced age with the accompanying joint problems as well as coordination issues, after a short interval on the paddles I am afraid my code becomes erratic. With the keyboard, I am good to go. I had to copy 20WPM to graduate from Radioman School (USN) and go on to CT School for my secondary training. Fortunately the Navy recognized I would never be a great CW operator and I was placed in the non-morse O Branch. Since O Branch guys had to pass the 20WPM code test to advance in grade, I had to wait quite a while until the forces that be decided that was bit of a stretch for us, and dropped that requirement. So instead of banging on a typewriter, I finished out my tour in a RD position at Cheltenham, MD. Great fun, new toys, and learned a lot that has stuck with me throughout the years. The desire to be proficient in code has never left me and at 79 (almost) and 58 (almost) years as an amateur operator I am still looking for improvement. :-)) The decoder is helping me achieve those goals. 73s Jim, W4ATK On Jul 23, 2012, at 3:15 PM, dm...@nexicom.net wrote: Coming from a guy that is trying very hard to learn code, Its hard to resist the text decoder but have only used it as a crutch in contests. When I am just having day to day QSOs I plod along without the decoder helping me. After well over a year of learning CW I find that I would have been part of that 70% going off to cook school. I am struggling and sometimes feel like giving it all up and throw out the key. I made the mistake of starting slow and I think that is part of my problem now. so for the last little while, at same advice of a local CW champion, I have been listening to other QSOs plus and using the learning program just learn Morse Code sending at least 20WPM or faster either random words and abreviations or some text files. I did have a text file of some 500 plus QSOs that were great to use for learning but cant find it. As for the CW decoder its nice to have in contests for a beginner but I think it could also become a bad habit. David Moes VE3DVY On Monday 23/07/2012 at 9:43 am, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: In the later years, since the no-code decision in USA licensing particularly, I have noted an increase of contest QSO's where the other end obviously copies 25 WPM somehow and only sends 8-10 wpm, and that clearly on a hand key. The flurry of complaints, when 4.51 partially unglued the CW text decode on the K3, further confirms it. As someone who could copy 20 WPM at age 14, and can still copy 50-60 wpm in my head, it is hard to imagine listening to code and not simply understanding it, like someone talking to me. I've asked some folks why the difficulty learning code, and they relate something that usually sounds like the 13 WPM barrier tale. As it turns out, the old way to learn code is all wrong as a universal method. Code needs to be learned like a language, and at 20 wpm to start with. But that's not how it's done the old way. The old way has been around since WWII and the Army Signal Corps. Memorize the alphabet with visual dots and dashes beside it. Then just keep at it until you don't need the card any more. Do it with a typewriter from the get go. Eventually a sound in the ear is directly linked to a typewriter key, copied autonomically, and you can carry on an unrelated conversation at the same time. Buggers don't know what they've copied until they read it on the page. Really. OF COURSE that worked, FOR THEIR PURPOSES. People CAN learn code that way. But quite MORE CANNOT. What did army do? They sent 100 draftees into a class and then kept the 30 best in the signal corp and sent the other 70 back to the infantry. That WOULD work for an army. But it clearly is not a universal method, and using dash dot cards prevalently in hamdom all these years produces a 70% who gave up on code, and now use CW decoders in CW contests because CW contests are FUN!!! and CW covers distance way better than SSB. So what's this cr*p about learning code at 20 WPM? NOBODY can translate 20 wpm sound to dididahdahdidit and then to question mark by looking at the card, at 20 WPM. Well, you're exactly right, of course they can't, and that's the point. THAT METHOD is doomed to failure for 70% of those who try it. CW needs to be learned from 20 wpm code SOUNDS. The *WORD* and at 40 wpm has a distinctive sound that has nothing to do with letters. The WORD and has the same exact sound at 20, 35, 50 and 75 wpm, if the sending and receiving hasn't
Re: [Elecraft] Firmware final?
Also, there is nothing to prevent one from going back to 4.48 and wait on the improvements to be incorporated in the new release. I saved a copy of 4.48 in order to do this if necessary. Jim, W4ATK On Jul 11, 2012, at 2:47 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote: Eric indicated in a previous post that Elecraft were aware of the decoding problem and that it would be fixed in a future upgrade. It seemed that for many people the improvement to AGC out weighs the loss of decoding. Perhaps with the note explaining what the update accomplished a warning about this problem could be inserted. 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Gregory Sent: 11 July 2012 03:53 To: ac8jd Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware final? *Strange, I was using mine this morning. It wasn't perfect, but, it was getting 90% or so. Ver. 4.51 here Gary * On 11 July 2012 10:34, ac8jd ac...@arrl.net wrote: My CW Decoder is no longer functioning either since I updated the firmware. Hopefully this is addressed soon. I tend to use it as an aid when I start drifting in a qso or can't keep up with the sending station. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Firmware-final-tp7558181p7558957.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ 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 -- Gary VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile Elecraft Equipment K3 #679,P3 #1629, KPA-500 #018 KAT-500#?? Living the dream!!! __ 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 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] 4.48 vs 4.51 CW Decode
I am saving a copy of 4.48 so I can go back to it. IMHO 4.51 is: 1) More difficult to use 2) Does not perform as well as 4.48 3) Lacks the weak signal performance of 4.48 4) Requires constant adjustment of the RF Gain control This was the absolute best CW decoder I had ever used. I am still using 4.51 but have not yet hit the sweet spot with it. Perhaps others are having better results and will share AGC settings, threshold setting etc. I am can copy call signs, signal reports at elevated speeds, but alas I am CW challenged and am using CW decode to help me get over the 18 to 20 wpm block. Jim, W4ATK __ 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] 4.48 vs 4.51 CW Decode
Thanks Wayne, that is good news. 73s, Jim On Jun 29, 2012, at 11:14 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: CW decode can and will be improved in the next release after 4.51. But we have to get 4.51 into production status because of the AGC improvements. CW decode requires its own AGC, in effect, so that the user can take advantage of the wider dynamic range of the IF/AF AGC. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 29, 2012, at 8:52 AM, W4ATK wrote: I am saving a copy of 4.48 so I can go back to it. IMHO 4.51 is: 1) More difficult to use 2) Does not perform as well as 4.48 3) Lacks the weak signal performance of 4.48 4) Requires constant adjustment of the RF Gain control This was the absolute best CW decoder I had ever used. I am still using 4.51 but have not yet hit the sweet spot with it. Perhaps others are having better results and will share AGC settings, threshold setting etc. I am can copy call signs, signal reports at elevated speeds, but alas I am CW challenged and am using CW decode to help me get over the 18 to 20 wpm block. Jim, W4ATK __ 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] random wire and the KX3 ATU
I would be in real trouble if I could not use wire antennas. All of my antennas are in my attic. They consist of a full wave 40M loop fed thru the little Elecraft balun via a short run of 450 ohm ladder line, a 65' marconi (end fed random wire) in an inverted U configuration fed thru a Balun Designs UNUN , and a 5 band vertical dipole that is center loaded. The ATU in my K3 does an excellent job of matching this variety of antennas. I get great signal reports, particularly off of the inverted U on 40,75, and 80 meters and find myself busting DX pileups with a barefoot K3/100. It is quite interesting to switch between the antennas and note the performance under varying band conditions. 73s Jim, W4ATK On Jun 26, 2012, at 9:55 PM, Jeff Herr wrote: I know folks who have had bad experiences using a random wire with an ATU. Although I ordered a buddipole with the kx3 I still am interested in getting A 74 foot length of wire up in the pine trees (I will have a counterpoise) while up in the Lassen national forest.we go there a lot. When I mention this I am met with much skepticism. Am I way off base? Is this beyond the capabilities of the tuner? Is there a descriptive spec for the tuner that describes the range of it matching capability? WW6L __ 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] KX3 orders
And, in addition to all of the other responses to this, the KX3 is not the only item in the Elecraft product line. So orders for other items have to be handled as well. Jim, W4ATK On Jun 23, 2012, at 8:59 AM, bles wrote: I see people who ordered their radios on 12/29/2011 are getting them. I ordered my KX3 kit by phone on 12/28/2011 13:58 CST and I'm still waiting for anything from Elecraft. One guy I know ordered his KX3 two hours before me and he got his KX3 (#206) about 4-5 weeks ago. I sure would like to know what queuing algorithm they are using? Apparently, it isn't FIFO. Elecraft (unintentionally) misled customers into thinking they would have some sort of production in place when they started taking orders. What the heck did they do between 12/27/2011 - 3/29/2012? Apparently, they had over 300 orders in just the two hour period before I called and ordered. I spent most of my 37 years working in research, even I would have Staffed up when I started getting hundreds of orders the first two days and more kept pouring in over the next few weeks. I'm new to Amateur radio and bought my KX1 and K3 kits on the recommendation of a old timer. According to him Elecraft has been down this road at least once before with the K3. So, it's not like they don't have experience. __ 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] K3: Elecraft Support
I recently had the opportunity to call upon supp...@elecraft.com. I was assisted by Dale and the problem was very quickly resolved. In very short order, the replacement module was received by USPS Priority Mail and my beloved K3 was back on the air. I have over the years owned 3 elecraft radios, a couple of K2s (one in the shack now) and of course the K3. In the early years Gary Surrency was always the contact and a real pleasure to work with. And now I have had the pleasure of working with Dale. Typical of Elecraft, the office crew, and support crew, always have the customer first and I for one appreciate it. Thanks guys. Excellent support for really great gear. 73s Jim, W4ATK __ 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] Remote document updating.
Notice guys, I said paper not web. :-)) Jim On Jun 14, 2012, at 2:29 PM, Roger Gagos wrote: Actually, this is being done. This company calls it Multi-Channel Publishing. Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 06:37:48 -0500 From: W4ATK w4...@bellsouth.net To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com Now all we need to do is invent a paper that remotely responds to changes in the document at the source. Jim, are you working on that?? Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 06:37:48 -0500 From: W4ATK w4...@bellsouth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and KPA500 To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: a47ccf46-5def-40bd-90a6-3a4c1e4c5...@bellsouth.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Now all we need to do is invent a paper that remotely responds to changes in the document at the source. Jim, are you working on that?? __ 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] KX3 and KPA500
Now all we need to do is invent a paper that remotely responds to changes in the document at the source. Jim, are you working on that?? On Jun 10, 2012, at 9:34 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 6/10/2012 6:34 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: This is a classic example of the results and frustration caused by ignoring the Errata Sheet. Yes, BUT -- with modern desktop publishing, it is trivially easy for a decent technical writer to keep a pdf up to date. I have several dozen tutorials online as pdf files, and I can edit the source file, save it as a pdf, and upload it to my website in an hour. If I can do that, Elecraft should be able to do that. It's equally easy for that pdf to include a running list of changes and additions as an appendix. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 mac software and digital interfaces
I would not overlook the Navigator interface for use with the K3. In my opinion it is a bit more user friendly than some of the other interfaces and with six USB/Serial ports you will be done with that problem (CAT, PTT, WKey, FSK, An auxiliary RS232 port) and one of the quietest USB Codecs for those sound card apps I have ever seen. That being said i run MacLogger DX as a logger program, Fldigi for my PSK31, RTTY etc, Flwkey for CW, Flrig for station control. I use CrossOver and run JT65-HF and other .exes I cannot do without. You will love coin' it with a Mac. Jim, W4ATK On Jun 4, 2012, at 4:02 PM, Ron Gould wrote: I am looking for suggestions for various ham radio software that works good with a Mac and success/failures others may have had. I do not want to run the Mac in windows/corporate mode, sorry no more registry or blue screens of death for me. I am seeking advise from other K3 owners who have tried programs like Cocomodem for digital modes both directly through K3 or various usb hardware interfaces such as Microham, Rigblaster, Tigertonics etc and if the expense and effort is worthwhile or just connecting the K3 to Mac? I do not need CW keying as I have a Begali CW machine for that, which works great. This is a bit off topic so email off list is fine unless you feel your responses would be of value to others. Thanks 73's Ron kd...@comcast.net __ 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] FW: HEAVY KNOBS??
Phillip and others, The original K3 knob is adequate in my opinion. As a matter of fact I have an extra. I acquired a K2 where someone had put a K3 knob on it (Which I did replace with the newer K2 weighted knob from Elecraft). I am sitting here with the spare K3 knob in my hands and cannot for the life of me see any advantage to an even heavier knob. Proper adjustment against the felt washer works for me….But to each his own….. 73s Jim, W4ATK On May 30, 2012, at 8:44 AM, Phil LaMarche wrote: I questioned the problems possible caused by heavy knobs. N8BX's response Philip LaMarche K3 # 1605 KPA500 # 029 P3 #1480 W9DVM -Original Message- From: Fred Freeman [mailto:n...@redbird.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 8:41 PM To: Phil LaMarche Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HEAVY KNOBS?? Hi Phil, with regard to premature wear caused to the K3 encoders by weighted knobs, I do not feel there is anything to be concerned about. Elecraft uses the best encoders I have experienced in over 20 years in ham radio. They are on par with encoders I have seen in industrial applications where they receive much more use and abuse than anything likely to be seen in an amateur radio application. I have had a weighted knob on my K3 for 3 years and it gets used frequently. It is also my demo radio at shows and it gets a lot of use there. To date, I can not tell it from a brand new radio. The reason it stays nice is partly due to the quality of the encoder and partly because of the nature in which bearing material works. Obviously a ball bearing is preferred but it is an expensive luxury for hams. We a lucky to have a USA manufacture (Elecraft) that chooses to use premium components. Many Japanese made radios now use a quality made encoder with a full metal shell and a bronze bushing for the bearing. Icom uses the same exact encoders the Icom 746 thru the 7800 radios, and Yaesu does the same on the FT-950 thru FTdx9000, etc. There were radios made in the 80's and 90's that had plastic encoder housings and less robust bearing materials, yet these encoders continue to hold up over time. Once in a while you will find an old Icom 735, Kenwood 440, or a Yaesu 757GX with a worn, loose and sloppy feeling encoder. Often these radios have equal wear on the face, buttons and the rest of the enclosure. They literally got the heck ran out of them for 20 years and all without any maintenance (lubrication, etc). There are a great many radios on the used market from the 80's-90's that have nice smooth and wear free encoders and the best feeling are often from radios with heavier knobs (Icom 781, 765, 751A, Kenwood 930, 940, 950, Yaesu FT-990, FT-1000D, FT-1000MP, etc). As an experienced tool maker, I will not design a product that I feel will compromise the life of a customers radio. One measure that I do recommend is removing the weighted knob from your radio if ever you ship it. Shipping companies today are known for dropping boxes from great heights. When I bought my Icom 7700 and 7800 radios, they both came with the Icom weighted knob not installed on the radio. You have to put the knob on after you remove it from the box. So it is a worthwhile consideration to remove the knob if shipping your radio via UPS, Fed-Ex or US Mail. If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to email me. Thanks 73, N8BX Fred --Original Message-- From: Phil LaMarche To: n...@73cnc.com Subject: FW: [Elecraft] HEAVY KNOBS?? Sent: May 27, 2012 2:58 PM Thoughts? Philip LaMarche 727-944-3226 727-510-5038 Cell www.w9dvm.com WWW.FLAMGROUP.COM K3 # 1605 KPA500 # 029 P3 #1480 CCA 98-00827 CRA 1701 W9DVM -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2012 2:56 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HEAVY KNOBS?? I wonder if anyone has studied the long-term effects on the encoder bushings and shafts that must support those knobs? AFAIK, it's just a simple bushing - no ball or roller bearing races - so all of the wear is on the lower side of the bushing. Ron AC7AC __ 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 Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] AGC
Amen Bill! Jim, W4ATK On May 30, 2012, at 3:59 PM, William Levy wrote: I can't speak to AGC version 4.51 but as an op of 50 plus years I find in difficult situations that I like better turning the AGC off and YES there is an OFF button and then riding the RF gain. This I learned before we had radios we could tweak and it still works today with software derived systems. As a photographer, pilot and ham with digital systems, sometimes the old trusty proven ways are still the best. Auto, Automatic, Automatic tuning, focusing, autopilot are simply generalized systems to help those without cosmic understanding of the verities. Beware of AUTO, manual operating and understanding of RF Gain, AGC and filters will often do the trick. Auto is for folks who don't understand manual mode. As I play with new Nikon D800's and D4's I find I don't use Auto, Matrix or Auto focus. In the same vane I don't find much help from AGC or Noise Blankers or their ilk. Manual for those of us who know systems is still the best. Experience counts. Auto will never pull you out of an accident, bad band conditions or a lousy picture. You need to know how to operate a camera, radio and plane. In a plane when things get tough the rule is fly the plane. With a camera put it on manual and find an exposure, with a radio turn off the darn AGC and ride the RF control. When we old timers are gone no one will remember and you will have to learn these truths for yourselves. 73, N2WL Bill __ 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] AGC and…CW Decode
I admit it. I love my CW but am CW Challenged. I was taught Morse code by the U.S.Navy in Radioman School and had to master 20 WPM to graduate. How I struggled. Finally after being set back two weeks I finally got 20 WPM and was able to go on to CT school for the balance of my training. I went straight down to the FCC office and got my general class ticket. Thankfully, the Navy decided to make me a non-morse operator in CT school and I spent the balance of my naval career as a CT O branch operator. I have been operating mostly CW since getting back on the air in 2004. I can copy call signs well at much higher speeds, but am most comfortable around 18 WPM for rag chews. I find that the CW Decode feature of the K3 to be a great assist to someone of my questionable talents. Most decoders suffer from an susceptibility to noise, so anything you can do to improve the signal to noise ratio is beneficial. The decoder in the K3 is one of the best I have ever used. When a K3 rookie friend asked for help in using CW Decode, I came up with a procedure I use for copy those weak DX signals. One note of caution, turning off the AGC without decreasing the RF gain before doing so, can result in a loud CRASH from your headphones or speakers. I also have the AF LIM set to protect my K3 AF amp. CW Text Decode on the K3 W4ATK style. 1) Set MODE to CW.- makes sense. 2) Set AF Gain and RF Gain fully CCW (counter clockwise, all the way to zero). 3) HOLD AGC (turns the AGC off) 4) If a special VFO B display mode is in effect CANCEL it. 5) HOLD TEXT DEC, the select CW 5-40(or 30 - 90) using VFO B. (You will see a small T below the CW icon on the display). 6) Adjust the threshold (THR) using VFO A, AUTO or 1 to 6. ( Around 3 to 4 works for me most of the time) 7) Tap CWT to exit. 8) Advance the RF GAIN to 50% or so. Advance the AF GAIN to a comfortable listening level 9) TUNE in a CW signal and adjust the RF GAIN for best copy. 10) After the signal is tuned in and copying, try reducing the WIDTH to 100Hz (0.1). Using this procedure I can copy some very weak CW signals, weak enough to not be easily discerned on the P3. As I move about the band looking for contact I widen the selectivity as needed and ride the RF gain. Jim, W4ATK Licensed 1953 __ 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 Text Decoder
I concur with Mike's evaluation. 4.48 is much more robust than 4.51 as far as CW Decode is concerned. Some things you may want to try to improve the S/N ratio and thus make the decoder more effective. 1)Turn the AGC off and reduce the RF Gain (Be careful here and drop the AF Gain or you might get a crash in the audio. I have AF LIM set to 26 to protect my audio amp.) 2)Narrow the bandwidth. I often use my 400Hz roofing filter and then use the width control all the way down to 100Hz. Using these methods I was able to copy stations that were not discernible on the P3. It is a trick from the old days before product detectors etc. but I find it still works. 73s Jim, W4ATK On May 26, 2012, at 7:07 AM, Mike Harris wrote: This could be related to the reported problem with the CWT function previously reported and under investigation. Firmware 4.48 is OK, firmware 4.51 is not. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 26/05/2012 01:44, John_N1JM wrote: Thanks, Fred. It had seemed to me my previous K3 did better but I could have lucked with the right settings for that. I'm generally not a cw person but thought I would try WPXCW tonight and hopefully the decode would give me a little help but for the most part it didn't. My ears were better :-). John N1JM __ 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] (OT) 7O6T and OQRS
I checked my PayPal receipt and it had the following information in the Notes: QSO of W4ATK with 7O6T on 2012-05-12 01:03:35 on 20M CW That would be pretty hard to miss. 73s, Jim On May 23, 2012, at 4:58 PM, N3XX wrote: Ran into the same problem here. So I just emailed the transaction number to UA3DX, email address found on qrz.com. 73, Tim - N3XX - Original Message - From: Terry Schieler terry.schie...@wirelessusa.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (OT) 7O6T and OQRS One confusing issue I found when requesting my 7O6T cards electronically was the fact that their very explicit instructions indicated that I needed to include my PayPal transaction number when submitting my card request. Unfortunately, the PayPal transaction number was not available to me until AFTER I had submitted my QSL request electronically. Bernie, W3UR, also did not know how that would be possible when I checked with him. Be sure to add your callsign in the PayPal notes if you pay via PayPal. Hoping for success here! Good DX, Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Scott Manthe [mailto:scott.man...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 9:24 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (OT) 7O6T and OQRS May 15th was the last day of the operation. 73, Scott, N9AA On 5/23/12 10:19 AM, Kevin Cozens wrote: On 12-05-23 08:59 AM, KQ8M wrote: Go to: http://www.yemen2012.com/log.php. Their QSL information is rather lengthy compared to what I have seen in the past for a DXpedition. When did the 7O6T operation finish? The plans page of the website only gives the start date? I've just received two mini kits and an XG3 so I'm going to go through my K2, check if it is indeed deaf (as I suspect), fix anything that needs fixing, and get it all tuned up and ready for the next rare DXCC entity. __ 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 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 - RX audio degradation with ANF
I think we may be comparing apples to oranges here. In the K3 digital ANF, the notch filter is looking for coherent signals. The premise is that audio is less coherent than a CW carrier. Thus the ANF finds the coherent CW carrier and notches it out, leaving the remaining audio. On May 19, 2012, at 4:27 PM, Bill wrote: You said, They have gotten so good lately that it is barely preceptible, but its there, you can see it on a spectrum analyser. (Google Sabine Adaptive Audio to see a representative device, their older devices sound quite similar to what you hear in the K3 ANF; the newer ones are truly magical!). Professional musicians are the pickiest sound folks in the world. What the K3 does would be most unacceptable to them and I can say that, for sure, I have never heard similar at any professional music venue. The musicians would strangle the audio tech if it were so. All professional automatic notch filtering used in the music field is done at the what we call the audio level. It is their ONLY level, as they are not working with IFs etc. Hence, I can only assume that the audio level automatic notch filtering found in the K3 is not yet up to par. I say yet as that is the advantage of updates. At some point in the future, the ANF can be brought up to higher standards. In the interim, there are AGC settings that can be varied - resulting in more acceptable listening. Specifically, using AGC SLP level at 2 makes a major improvement to my ears. -- IN GOD I TRUST (but, NOT a single politician) __ 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] FS: KAT100, EC2. KAT100 panels for EC2. KIO2
Closing out. Give me your best offer. I may take it. EC2 enclosure KAT100 panels for EC2 KAT100 automatic antenna tuner KIO2 serial interface for the K2 Contact me off list please. Jim, W4ATK [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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] FS: KAT100,EC2,KAT100 panels for EC2, KIO2
All the items have been sold. Thank you for the bandwidth 73 Jim ___ 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] FS: K2/100 And Accessories
One more time, then it is on to e-Bay K2/100 160-10M Transceiver KDSP2 DSP KNB2 Noise Blanker KSB2 SSB adapter K160RX module KPA-100 power amplifier KAT100 Antenna Tuner MFJ 1279 Sound Card Interface Documentation and Interconnect Cabling This equipment can be viewed at http://bellsouth.net/p/PWP-W4ATK Contact me off-list please with your best offer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or by phone at (205) 982-9466. Thank You, 73, Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] FS: K2/1000 And Accessories (Corrected URL)
One more time, then it is on to e-Bay K2/100 160-10M Transceiver KDSP2 DSP KNB2 Noise Blanker KSB2 SSB adapter K160RX module KPA-100 power amplifier KAT100 Antenna Tuner MFJ 1279 Sound Card Interface Documentation and Interconnect Cabling This equipment can be viewed at http://www.home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-W4ATK Contact me off-list please with your best offer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or by phone at (205) 982-9466. Thank You, 73, Jim, W4ATK ___ 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: K2/100 And Accessories - New ballgame per your requests.
I have recieved suggestions that I break the list up into components. I don't mind doing that so long as I do not get stuck with something I cannot sell. Example: The KPA-100 and the K2 top cover. If I sold the KPA-100 then the K2 top cover would have to go with the K2. So how to do this in a fair and equitable manner? If there is a module or configuration you want, send me an e-mail off the list, PLEASE. I will attempt to sort it all out on a first come first served basis starting with this post. Gotta make this fair for you and for me. Here is the list. K2 s/n 4028 $480 KNB2$35 KSB2$80 KDSP2 $180 KPA100 $300 KAT100 $200 K2 top coverFree* KIO2$75 EC2 $50 KAT-100 panels for the EC2 $30 MFJ-1279 Sound Card Interface $50 * this item will be held until the KPA100 is sold. All items plus shipping. I will use the UPS Store to ship so everything will be professionally packed for shipment(ESD protected). Sorry for taking up the bandwidth, just trying to find good homes for the K2 gear. 73 Jim, W4ATK ___ 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:K2/100 And Accessories
The following items have been spoken for: K2 KNB2 KSB2 KDSP2 KPA100 K2 top cover Items not spoken for as of this post: KIO2$75 EC2 $50 KAT-100 panels for the EC2 $30 MFJ-1279 Sound Card Interface 73, Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] For Sale K2/100 and accessories
I have for sale the following items. K2/100 (s/n 4028 fully upgraded) with KNB2, KDSP2, KSB2, K160RX KAT100 K2 Top Cover with KIO2. EC2 enclosure with KAT100 panels MFJ 1279 sound card interface This equipment has been in continuous use since built. It is with mixed emotions that I part with my venerable K2 but living in a garden home does present issues of space and a happy XYL.G I got to buy a new computer and a new radio (SDR-1000)...Whe! $1400 shipped in CONUS. I will consider selling individual items as listed (excluding K2 modules). The equipment islocated in Hoover, AL near Birmingham. Please contact me off list if interested. E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone (205) 982-9466. ___ 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: K2 for sale and accessories
Nosey Nick wrote: Didn't you start an international incident last time you tried to sell this? :-) Gee-mny Christmas Nick, I had hoped everyone had forgotten that! Maybe things will go better with our VE friends this time as I have not excluded sales to Canada FB on looking forward to SDR. I did a presentation to our local DX club and I think I sold myself on it more than anyone else. I think we will see a lot of vendors get on that bandwagon pretty quick. But for most of our fraternity, it is probably not plug and play yet, at least that is what I get from the reviews (QST etc.)and Flex-Radio. But, I like to be out front, on the cutting edge, and sometimes I have experienced injuries from sharp objects. 73 Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] ARCI Summer Sprint
Are the bands that dead? I know I live in the land of NO rf, but this is ridiculous. What time does the band show up so the crowds will come? Jim ___ 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] Spectran Vers 2
If you have not looked at this free program, you should. It gives you a conventional audio spectrum display and a nice waterfall to boot. Controls are easy, adjustable on the fly. Plus the site has a lot of nifty software for SDR applications. www.weaksignals.com Speaking of SDR, how about a neat Rx front end designed for SDR, 10KHz to 30MHz, uses the AD9951 DDS, IF output is 12KHz, just right for your sound card. Price is EU 250. www.sdradio.org 73 Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] K2/100 no DSP Menu
When I fired up the K2 today, it was all confused and I had to do a 4-5-6 reset. After the reset I could get no DSP menu so I removed the KDSP and jumpered the audio lines in order to do the CAL FIL. At that time when I pressed the AFIL switch I got a not installed message as I should. After the CAL PLL, and CAL FIL operations, and putting everything back together I tapped DISPLAY to get the KDSP menu and no luck. Just Frequency and Voltage and Current. Activating the AFIL switch cycles me thru CF1 thru CF4 as expected. Ideas anyone? Jim W4ATK ___ 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: FS K2-Twins
The twins are no longer for sale. Actually, I repented and decided that I really did not want that SuperBlooper 1 (actual brand and model withheld) with which I could not have near as much fun trying to get 10Watts out on 10 Meters(anybody else been there? A friend pointed out I just turn on the KPA100.) The SuperBlooper did however have a very high KPD factor. (For the un-initiated and ill-informed the KPD factor is calculated as absPrice/knobcount, sometimes referred to as knobs per dollar). I shall also apologize to the group for my post causing somewhat of an international incident. Really, the very nice VE gentleperson's comments were well intentioned I am sure, and I take no offense. I was, however, also honored to have a fellow country-man rise to my defense on the matter. With that I shall close 73 to all, Jim, W4ATK Still the proud owner of K2 #4028, lest any should doubt my loyalty. ___ 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: K2 Study
Oh good grief. I left that off Don. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. As per the K2 documentation (RF signal tracing) make your measurements at 2.0 watts requested power. Chalk that up as a senior moment. I seem to be having a lot of those lately. Jim W4ATK ___ 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] FS: Elecraft K - Twins
I have for sale the following: K2 s/n 4028 full power thru 12M, 8W on 10M into 50 ohm dummy load. latest revision software. KSB2 K160RX KIO2 KNB2 KDSP2 KPA100(w/upgrades)/KAT100 in EC2 enclosure(includes interconnecting cables). $1750 to Continental US only. Contact me off reflector if interested. Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] K2 BPF insertion losses.
Has anyone checked the K2 BPF insertion losses per band and perhaps made note of them? 73, Jim W4ATK ___ 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] Wish List and/or Modification
http://www.mouser.com/?handler=data.listcategoryNe=200terms=binding+posts; Ntt=*binding*%2b*posts*crc=falseNs=SFieldN=1620 Glad I could help. 73 Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] ATU/Tuner
Paul, I have had both the LDG and the Elecraft ATUs. For my money I would chose the Elecraft KAT100. The KAT100 in the standard casing is low profile and is a great unit. I used that setup here for quite a while and then opted to put the KPA100 and KAT100 in an EC2 case (know in the fraternity as K-Twins). Now I can split the two up and have a 10W rig for travel or the QRO rig here at home for those rare DX contacts.G 73 Jim, W4ATK ___ 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 antenna should I build?
Gee, I live in a restricted neighborhood and I could not be happier with my 40M off center fed dipole I have stapled to the ridgepole in my garden home. I mounted a 4:1 balun at the feed point and fed it with 1/2 wavelength of coax. It works 80 thru 10 meters and is easily tuned with my KAT100 to 1:1 on 40 thru 10 and 1.2:1 on 80M. Moving from band to band changes the radiation pattern and on 20M, it has a pipeline into Europe and the Middle East. Made some nice contacts on the K2 alone, I very seldom QRO up to the big gun, the KPA100. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] Let me see
Where do I go next? I just finished a K2 for a friend. I am the proud owner of a K2 (4028) and I have had my eye on a KX1 for quite some time. I would be interested in hearing from other K2 owners that also own KX1s. I feel like it is going to be either a KX1 or another K2. I like the portability of the KX1, but boy I love the outstanding performance of my K2. What say guys? Help me out here. Jim, W4ATK ___ 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:Let me see.....Revisited
Whoa Guys, I would never ever give up my K2. I am just trying to decide if I want another K2, or maybe this time a KX1. I love to build and the Elecraft kits certainly fill that bill (or should I say build. ouch, that's a bad pun indeed). You see, I also want a W7ZOI spec analyzer, a couple of KK7B's super recievers and the list goes on and on. What a delimna! So many things and being past 70, how can one get it all done? G And I promised the XYL I would get back to my art endeavors, do a few more landscapes and lighthouses. Oh! the pain of it all.. Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] Low power out on 10M
Yeah, I know this subject has been kicked around for a while, but none the less. When I built the K2, I had no trouble getting the 10W out on 10M. 1) I have rewound T2 and elevated it above the board 1/16 inch. 2) Band Power at W6 Measured output. 20 -33 DBM 2.0 WATTS 10 -29.3 DBM 2.0 WATTS From the above measurements it seems that at this level the drive at W6 and the power out of the Low Pass filter at the antenna connection are tracking fairly well. 3) Band Power at W6 Measured output. 20 -26.3 DBM 10W 10 -26.7 DBM 5W The drive is still up there, but whoa nellie! What happened to the output? This is where 10M flattens out. You can ask for more power, but it just isn't there. Back in the old days, I would start replacing empty state devicesG. I have checked the components around the 10/12M Low Pass Filter and all seem correct. Anybody seen this and got a suggestion.? Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] W2W
Anyone know the scoop on W2W? He doesn't show up on QRZ, but is attracting a lot of attention on 14026 this a.m. 73 Jim, W4ATK ___ 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: W2W
Thanks for all the replies. Worked him this a.m. and just did not know what the event was. I should remember D-Day, I was about 9 at the time I believe. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] WB3AAL on the AT working TAC Sprint
Caught Ron up on 14059.9 a few minutes ago. Nice signal here in Alabama. 73 Jim ___ 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] K2 Mojo
I have worked YX0LIX on 10, 12, 17 meters on an attic off center fed 40M dipole. You just cannot beat the mojo! Now on to 20 and 40... and oh by the by, running 10 big watts here. Jim W4ATK ___ 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] Alabama QSO party
The Alabama QSO part is this weekend and I will be on, along with several of my fellow ops from the Birmingham Amateur Radio Club. Most of us will be running QRP. We will be lurking about the lower 40Khz of each band 160 thru 10M. If you are interested google Alabama QSO Party for the rules and schedule. I hope to see you there. Jim, W4ATK K2 #4028 ___ 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] OT:DIGTRX
Anyone out there using this program. I am having trouble getting an picture to display. Don't have a clue what I am doing wrong. I can tune the signal in according to the directions, but no received picture is displayed. Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] Christmas wish
I wish for all the friends on the reflector, and the crew at Elecraft, Peace, and Love. Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!!! Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] K-Twins, How sweet it is!!!
Got a package from Lisa yesterday, assembled the KIO2 and then moved the KAT100 and the KPA100 to the EC2 enclosure. All the parts were there except the higher current choke recommended. Wound that one on a spare toroid I had and the Twins are on the air. I have a few extra panels, but who knows what the future holds. Now on to the new M-Cubed power meter/frequency counter. Dang, probably wont get here 'til Friday because of the holiday! 73s Jim, W4ATK K2/100 #4028 ___ 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] K-Twins, How sweet it is!!
Paul, That is next on the agenda. One more K2 with the KAT2, KBT2, KSB2, KNB2, KDSP and gee, I think that covers it.G I wonder what the XYL will say? Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] KDSP2-settings for CW use
Karsten, I am no expert, but yes I have played with it a bit. I found everything greatly improved when I carefully aligned my filters (always with the KDSP2 in bypass) after getting tired of a 650hz sidetone( I moved it down to 500hz). Afterwards, I tweaked the KDSP2 to the filter alignment. I added quite a bit of gain (10db) and now the de-noiser is amazing. Before, when I would use the de-noiser, the signal would be degraded, but now it all seemed to come together. I now use the de-noiser quite often on weak signals. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] CW Keyboard Program - Freeware
I have just posted to my webpage a new program, K2Keyboard written by yours truly. This program was developed as an add-in for K2Comm, also by yours truly(also freeware), and will be included in the next release of K2Comm. Being only 7 days younger than dirt, I have some coordination problems with aged fingers and sometimes the paddles just get away from me. I am, by nature, a bit CW challenged anyway. I was using one of the more popular keyboard programs and discovered that when running on my machine, the noise level on 30M went up about 2 - 3 s-units. Ferrite chokes et al to no avail. This program uses no timing loops and runs much, much quieter in my shack. (This will tell your age: How many of you can recall loading a card deck into a computer, placing a portable radio on the cabinet, and listening to a tune emanating from the computer? I can hear it now, What is a card deck? G). Of course, BandScope, K2Comm, and the BasicStamp DDS controller are still out there for the pickin' http://webpages.charter.net/w4atkontheweb 73's Jim W4ATK ___ 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] Competition coming for Elecraft?
At $6K fully loaded I will take 4 K2/100s and have a bit left over for maybe a T1 or I don't think it will be competition for Elecraft. And did you look at all the surface mount, sure you can fix it, just buy a rework station. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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:K2Comm
Just to let everyone know that are/were interested in K2Comm, a K2 control program by yours truly, the .zip install file and the VB6 source files are at: http://webpages.charter.net/w4atkontheweb I make no promises, but think it is pretty clean. I would appreciate any reports. You know the drill. Its all FREE, so NO WARRANTY GIVEN OR IMPLIED. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. ( And any other caveats that would be appropriateG.) I am goin' back to my studio and paint a while, I am tired of programmin' Happy Hammin' Jim W4ATK P.S. BandScope source and .zip can be found on the same site. ___ 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: Bandscope
Ok, I finally got charter on the ball and they got my webpage back up. So now BandscopeV2.zip is now available via download from: http://webpages.charter.net/w4atkontheweb While there visting or just getting BandScopeV2 read the Welcome and Project messages for the latest goings on here at W4ATK. I know it ain't pretty, but the webpage is free or at least came with Charter high speed.G Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] Testing
Found out the hard way, I can't send a picture thru the reflector. Now just trying to see if I am back to normal. Happy Hammin' Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] Oh No!! Not another K2 Control Program!
What can I say. I wrote this one for me and BandScope fit real nicely into the options panel. If you want to see it take a look at http://webpages.charter.net/w4atkweb. Hey it ain't a fancy site, but it was free from my isp. Happy Hammin', Jim W4ATK ___ 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] MicroHam microkeyer
Stewart wrote: Anyone using a MicroHam microkeyer with a K2 with an outboard KPA100 ? Stewart, As near as I can tell from the MicroHam MicroKeyer documentation, the device makes no connection to the K2 thru the K2's serial port, whether KPA100 or KI02. So I would suggest that answers your question. Your second statement does puzzle me a bit. You said, I'm interested in how the microkeyer copes with the non standard Elecraft RS232 implementation?. As a long time and very experienced datacomm engineer, I have to ask, what is non-standard about the K2 RS-232 implementation. I find it very straight forward, requiring no handshaking, simple and up to the task. Far simpler that some of the stuff (cleaned that up) that I have run into in my long and now retired career. Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] MicroHam microkeyer
Stewart is absolutely correct in his reference to the reassigned pins on the K2 serial interface. I was not looking pas the rx/tx interface which is indeed simplicity in itself. I have apologized for my oversight to Stewart. Mea' Culpa! 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] KAT100 woes... Time to 'fess up...
Gee Tom, now I dont feel quite so bad.. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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:Bandscope program for the K2
Bandscope is an application in Microsoft Visual Basic that gives a graphic representation of activity surrounding your operating frequency using the K2's serial interface. A KI02 or KPA100 is required. I think just about everyone has their copy by now so this will be the last time it will be offered on the reflector. It is offered completely free and without charge. No warranty given or implied. Use at your own risk. The zip file contains appropriate instructions. Again you may pass it to your friends, but please no download sites without the permission of the author, namely me. Again, please forward your requests off the reflector, direct to me, [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] and I will email you the zip file. You request is your registration as a user of the program. If your isp does not like zip files, please provide an alternate e-mail address. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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:K2 Bandscope
If you requested the program tonight, 10/10/05 and upon trying the installation got the message insert disk1 or if you have not yet tried the install and your zip file is not 3714KB with a timestamp of 10/10/05 at 9:19PM and you have not received a correcting message and zip file, please contact me immediately. Thank you for your patience and I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. I apologize for the bandwidth but want to make sure everyone is covered. Jim Rogers W4ATK ___ 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] K2/100, computer control and CW
The question was: So, are there any programs out that use the computer control facility to send CW? Actually yes, and one of them is N3FJP's amateur contact log. If you do the CW Setup, F12 is already labeled KEYBOARD, which if I am not mistaken will fill the need. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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:K7C
I have wasted many hours trying to work them. The pileups are horrendous. The lids are out in tremendous force. I have been trying at 100W because of the horrible operating discipline being shown, including profanity et al. I would suggest you wait until next week when a lot of the rock-crushers will have exhausted themselves. It will really make you appreciate the discipline exhibited within the QRP ranks where Skill, Not Power is the byword. Jim, W4ATK K2/100, KAT100, F12 C3ss, 80M inv vee. ___ 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] K2 Programmer's Reference
I am puzzled. Some time back I started a K2 control project customized just for my way of operation. I included a quick menu control utilizing the SW38; through SW69; single switch menu commands. Recently going back to the project to include some new functions, those commands no longer seem to function. I fired up hyperterminal and sure enough, everything works as expected except those commands. Have I missed something here? They are/were a really nice feature. Firmware: 2.04P 1.09 Jim, W4ATK ___ 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:K2 Programmer's Reference
I have found the sw38 thru sw69 commands are presetting the menu position, but to see the menu information on the LCD display, I must follow those with a sw05, MENU, command. So, there is a workaround to my problem, but in checking my older version source code, that does not seem to be the case. Jim, W4ATk ___ 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:K2 Programmer's Reference
I found that the sw38 thru sw69 commands were indeed pre-positioning the menu, but needed to be followed by a Menu, sw05, command to display the quickmenu selection on the LCD and make the information available to the control program. Things are all better now. Thanks for the BW. 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] It's a fine addition to my K2.
Oh me, there is always that 10% that did not get the word and I am guilty. This sounds like something to which I should have paid attention. Can some kind soul fill me in on Rework Eliminators? Thanks es 73s Jim, W4ATK ___ 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 Filter Settings MS Access Database
The hotlinks on the Elecraft website for K2Z are no longer valid it appears. 73 Jim W4ATK ___ 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] KPA100 Hi Current on 30M
I am a bit mystified by the reports of low power on 30M. I have K2 #4028 and bought my KPA-100 at the time I purchased my K2. Barefoot on 30M, I have 15w out (measured) and QRO a good solid 100W (measured). If I choose to observe power out in TUNE, the K2 will cut the power to around 55W, but coming out of tune and closing the key will get me a good solid 100W. I have not experienced a problem with overcurrent. I wonder what has changed in the more recently delivered KPA100s to cause the problem? Just for grins, I switched in the dummy load and on 30M with the POWER control at full throttle, I can bump 3.5 amps according to the K2 current display. And as reported above, a rock solid 100W. Just curious. Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] The Spirit of this reflector
I know this is a bit long but it so represents the spirit of this reflector, I just had to pass it along. Enjoy. As one of Jeff's Elmers I know I walk a little taller after reading this. 73s Jim, W4ATK Find the Golden Thread in BARC By Jeff Drew, N4JDU There is a value to club membership that every new member needs to use. There is no charge, but the end results can not be measured. I have only been a ham for about a year but I have discovered from the Elmers ( i.e. senior hams) a sincere dedication to the future of ham radio and to us, he younger hams. I used to ask, why all this attention to younger hams? There is plenty of literature available to all of us, but nothing is better than actual one on one contact by an Elmer. We are fortunate to have in our club a large number of Elmers. I strongly recommend that any new ham find three or more Elmers to share the fine points of ham radio with you. I guarantee they will do it! Heres why: These hams have seen the effects of time on our hobby. Some good, some bad. They know that if we dont use it, we lose it! They realize that the bands associated with Amateur Radio are constantly being sought after by commercial endeavors. Currently, the attack is with access to broadband power lines (BPL). There are many such quests for our band space. My point is that the band allocation to ham radio is always politically un-stable. Technology plays an important factor here for both interests. The Elmers want to se the art form preserved. Their theory is that a certain perpetuation plan be put in place. Heres what I think it is: · Be available to young hams for questions and answers. · Help them in their particular interests. (I.e. Phone, Rtty, PSK, CW, Satellite, EME etc.) · Encourage new hams to explore the broad characteristics of the amateur radio. · Share your experience with new hams that want to learn. There may be more un-published directives from the Elmers, but I have seen their determination to preserve the hobby. From my point of view, they see the future of ham radio in us! It is up to us to put forth the effort to locate an Elmer to counsel us as we embark upon this vast sea of radio. Nothing could be a better resource than having the knowledge of an Elmer. It is the golden thread in our organization. Let s use it before we lose it! Think about how powerful we would all be if we each had an Elmer who passed on his experience with us! ___ 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] if it were not for bad luck
I am sorry, I inadvertently deleted your posting. In searching my e-mails I do not believe any one has responded to that post. If you would be so kind as to re-post, I will do what I can to assist. I had a t/r problem while building my K2 and may be able to help. 73 Jim, W4ATK ___ 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] Force12 - C3ss
This is off topic, but I recvd mine today and appear to be missing the assembly instructions. Michelle is mailing some but hate to wait on snail mail. So if there is a kindly soul out there that happens to be a C3ss user who has a scanner and could e-mail me the instruction, I would be eternally grateful. Jim, W4ATK ___ 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
