[Elecraft] [KPA1500] Odd power up behavior
I thought I'd mention this to the list as it took a while to sort out. Fortunately, the resolution was simple. When powering up the KPA1500 last week, it spit out some 50V power supply faults and refused to start up. In doing so, the amplifier panel indicators did some nasty flash-dance flickering before shutting down. I power cycled the main power switch on the back of the power supply, but still experienced the 50V faults a few more times. After a few minutes of total power disconnection, the amplifier once again powered up normally. Everything seemed normal. However, I didn't notice until I first attempted to transmit, that it wouldn't go into PTT. After a lot of cable swapping and even a switch to a KPA500, no cable faults were detected. The KPA500 happily goes into PTT, where swapping back to the KPA1500, the PTT issue resumed. Yes, I restored the settings from a known-good saved configuration. Still no joy. However, on a whim, I reflashed the firmware using the utility. (Same version - 2.58) and the issue vanished. Apparently, the nasty power up flash-n-flicker flipped a few bits in the amplifier's controller program space. And there you have it. Warren, KD4Z KPA1500 #143 Boot Block version 1.04 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Difference between a K3 and a K3S
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:33:35 -0500 From: To: Henry Pollock - K4TMC Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Difference between a K3 and a K3S Was the KSYN3A synthesizer ever built into the K3 as a standard item? If so, beginning at what serial number? Thanks, Mike NJ2OM Yes. The K3 radios built right before the K3s was announced started coming with the KSYN3A. Mine is #8903 and came with two of the new synths. (sub RX) It also has the HPA from the K3s. Kinda a Premi-K3s Warren Merkel, KD4Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Efficiency of MFJ remotely-tuned loop antennas
Resistive Losses around the loop are the biggest factor limiting efficiency. My friend, Paul Casper, K4HKX has done very extensive investigation and documentation of Mag Loop performance. His loops exhibit excellence in both Art and Science. I'd recommend taking in his findings posted on his QRZ page. https://www.qrz.com/db/k4hkx You might get distracted looking at his other antenna creations. I wrote the code running in the custom antenna control head. The Mag Loops start way down at Section 7. The progression of loop designs is staggering. You might find his HF mobile loop quite interesting too. He uses a KX3 + KXPA100 with his mobile loop. Warren Merkel, KD4Z On 1/19/2021 12:17 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:17:38 -0700 From: David Gilbert To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Efficiency of MFJ remotely-tuned loop antennas Message-ID:<2cd662a2-5959-f155-547c-815e6b242...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed You are neglecting the losses in various connections in the system ... including possibly the construction of the capacitor itself.? I don't believe that they are insignificant.? There is a reason why top quality variable capacitors often use welded plates. I would also guess that contact resistance is worse for dissimilar materials, such as a copper wire to an aluminum tube. Yours is a limited theoretical analysis ... not a practical one. Dave?? AB7E __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] help with writing a macro for the KPA 1500
Howard, Did you get your KPA1500 PF macros to work? I use these all the time, doing exactly the same thing you want. In the KPA1500 Utility, on the PF Keys tab, fill them in as: PF1:^XI00; PF2:^XI30; PF1 for K3 / K3S and PF2 for Flex. I have Serial Speed XCVR set to 38400 bps and have the USB Cables setup configured for the same speed. Warren, KD4Z On 10/25/2020 12:24 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 15 Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2020 15:13:12 -0400 From: Howard Sherer To: elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] help with writing a macro for the KPA 1500 Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" I am trying to write macros for the PF 1 & 2 keys for the KPA 1500. My objective is: Have the PF1 button switch the Input to the K3s with the command ^PF1^XI0; Have the PF2 button change the input type to serial (for Flex) with the command ^PF2^XI3; Neither one is working, where am I going wrong? I assume that after I have these working with the command tested in the 1500 util, that saving them will send them to program the buttons on the 1500? Is this correct? Howard __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Remote software and KPA500 remote software
I have made autostart really easy for the KPA500 Remote, KAT500 Remote, and KPA1500 Remote applications at computer restart. I have the script posted here: https://github.com/KD4Z/Kstart-RemoteHost See top of script for instructions. Warren, KD4Z On 6/9/2020 4:42 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2020 14:44:30 -0400 From: Gordon LaPoint To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 Remote software and KPA500 remote software Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed Can these remote software's be in host mode on startup?? I run a remote and would like to have them connect to the hardware and be in host mode on boot of the computer.? Right now I just log on remotely and start each one as needed. Thanks, Gordon - N1MGO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 193, Issue 35
I definitely wouldn't bother to modify the KPA1500 to have a monitor loop! I bought two sensors -- one between the K3 and the KPA1500, and the other between the amplifer output and the antenna feedline. The LP500/LP700 supports up to four sensors. This allows easy swapping from exciter output to amplifier output with a button press, and allows amplifier linearity monitoring using the LP700. Warren, KD4Z On 5/20/2020 11:38 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: I am thinking about adding a Telepost LP700 to my station but I would need to insert it between the amp and tuner (which are integrated together in the KPA1500). Any ideas if it is worth doing something to loop the RF out of the amp to the coupler and back in again? Probably no easy way to do it. Just a thought. Dave wo2x __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KPA500 - KAT500 - KPA1500 Remote autostart script -- Kstart-RemoteHost
If your station includes a KPA1500, or KPA500 / KAT500 pair and you use them remotely, you are likely aware of the Remote applications from Elecraft designed to control these units via the Internet. I have cobbled up a command script that facilitates boot-time startup of these "Remote" Host applications from Elecraft. The script will launch any of the three Remote applications you want, and can easily be wired into the PC Startup sequence to survive PC restarts. Also, the script supports two instances of each type of device -- for those doing SO2R remotely. For example, with one click, you can launch both of the applications for the KPA500 and KAT500, and have them start into Remote Host mode. If you are tired of using TeamViewer to restart these applications, it is worth a look. I have included a basic set of instruction steps that describe the extra requirements for IP addressing, Port Forwarding, and getting the script to launch at boot-time. Expert users can skip that stuff and go right to the configuration area of the script. I called it Kstart-RemoteHost. I have it published on github. https://github.com/KD4Z/Kstart-RemoteHost Let me know if it works for you. If you like it, buy me a beer. Warren Merkel, KD4Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [KPA1500] Power supply filter tip
I thought I'd mention a tip I've done to filter out fine dust from being pulled into the KPA1500 power supply. My unit runs 24/7 and I was surprised how rapidly the fan grid on top of the power supply gathered a circular collection of dust, even though the floor is tiled. I picked up a package of washable foam filter material at the home store. It is normally used as a replacement air conditioner filter. Here are a few shots. Looks like it's time to wash it again... https://i.postimg.cc/h4kzMjxf/KPA1500-filter1.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/4xMrHrjk/KPA1500-filter2.jpg Warren Merkel, KD4Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [K3 / K3s] Both TX Inhibit and Remote Power On ability?
Given: CONFIG: TX INH I would like to be able to control TX Inhibit externally from a my custom antenna controller, yet retain the ability to power up the K3 via the RCForb RemoteHams method. Given that the TX Inhibit and the Remote Power On features share the same ACC pin 7 and are mutually exclusive, has anyone found a way to have both abilities simultaneously ? Sure, one can add relays inline with all PTT control paths, but that doesn't handle the situation if VOX is enabled. Warren Merkel, KD4Z __ 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] [KPA1500] Auto start KPA1500-Remote in host mode
I am running "Pro" like that makes a difference. Only if the workstation is joined to an Active Directory Domain, and then through Domain Policy-- can you disable the Windows Updates on Win 10. All I can do is postpone it for an extended time. Eventually, it will take an update and reboot. Only realistic solution to stopping auto reboots is to bail out on Windows 10 and go back to Windows 7. I don't really want to block updates completely either. I'm in touch with the software dev and will certainly get the application square, without heroic measures with an autokey program. It's just a bug or unfinished functionality. Warren Merkel, KD4Z On 8/15/2018 11:54 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2018 17:45:05 -0500 From: Mike Murray Only if you have the pro version. Microsoft is trying to protect us amateurs;-) Mike - W0AG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [KPA1500] Auto start KPA1500-Remote in host mode ?
I'm looking to get the KPA1500-Remote utility to survive these darn Windows 10 forced reboots after Windows Update. I can get the KPA1500 Remote utility to auto-start FB after a reboot. However, it doesn't remember it was in "Host Remote" mode and just comes up waiting for mouse clicks that will never come -- since it's on an unattended PC running RCForb. I'm using it in "Ethernet" mode, though the KPA1500's USB cable is also connected to the same PC for RCForb. There doesn't seem to be any command line options yet, or at least nothing is documented or listed from a /h, /help, or /? command line parameter. Am I missing something in the setup dialogs? Other observations: When the "Start Hosting Remote" command button is clicked, I get the warning dialog: "IP Address Appears not to be a Local IP or Invalid IP..." My IP addresses are sane as both the PC and the KPA1500 have valid addresses in the 192.168.x.x address space. Could this warning dialog be getting in the way of the auto-start of Hosting Remote mode. The process name shows up in task list as "KPA500-Remote", though I know it's really the KPA1500 version of the app. Constructive suggestions welcomed. KPA1500 Remote version 1.0.14.0 Warren Merkel, KD4Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] For Sale, K3 with new synth and AM/FM filters
-Correction- The seller is *not* the original owner. That was my mistake. The rest of the FS information is accurate. The radio is still available. Warren Merkel, KD4Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [K3] For Sale, K3 with new synth and AM/FM filters
Posted on behalf of owner by Warren Merkel, KD4Z. K3 Serial # 0632 Factory Assembled. Original owner, non-smoker, climate-controlled environment. Updated with the current firmware revision. Includes original, Elecraft bound manuals (construction and operating), power cable, and optional hand mic. It has the following options installed: 1.KTCXO-1 TCXO 1 PPM 2.KSYN3A Synthesizer Board (New Synth) 3.KNB3 Noise Blanker Board 4.Battery Cover (is part of the 2nd Receiver kit -- 2nd RX board not included) 5.KBPF3A General Coverage Filter Board 6.KFL3A-2.7 kHZ Filter 7.KFL3a-6K AM Filter 8.KFL3B FM Filter 9.KXV3B Interface This radio works extremely well and is cosmetically in excellent condition. Just purchased a new K3s and no longer need this radio. It was last used as one of the CW stations at our "All Elecraft" Field Day and performed flawlessly. Price is: $2350 Firm. Sorry, CONUS only. Price includes shipping. Please direct inquiries to owner (not me! John isn't on this reflector --yet) : John Norris, N4IHV jw...@bellsouth.net (404) 307-5578 Roswell, Georgia __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [KPOD] Re: Now that the K-Pod is shipping, (longer RJ12 cable)
Bill So far, I'm experiencing normal operation of the K-Pod with a 14ft RJ12 6C straight through cable. Search for: "09600 RJ12 6P6C Straight Modular Cable" on Amazon. It was $4.99 as an add-on item to a larger order. At this point, I am not using the power modification on the K3, so I will report back if the results vary after swapping over to feeding power via the data cable. Of course, your mileage might vary depending on RF levels in your shack :) Warren, KD4Z >From: ny9h at arrl.net (Bill Steffey NY9H) >Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:08:00 -0400 >Subject: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, > >need a longer rj cable for kpod > >is there a reason that an rj12 6c straight thru would not work,??? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [K3] Re: K-pod - is it shipping?
On 6/30/2016 7:20 PM, Keith Onishi wrote:
> Re: K-pod - is it shipping?
Received my K-Pod today via USPS. When updating the K3 firmware to
beta 5.50 to support the K-Pod, the update failed and left me in MCU LD
bootloader mode. Disconnected the P3 power and restarted the K3
Utility. The Utility then found the K3 was in bootloader mode and
allowed a "Send All Firmware" to proceed normally. Recovered K3
successfully.
I wish the rocker switch was a bit lower, and away from VFO knob, as it
is very easy to skew the freq a bit as you go to move the rocker
switch.Used an audio style RCA male to twin RCA female ("Y") to
split power for P3 and K-Pod.K-Pod working as designed.
Will perform the power mod after I finish up getting the bonus station
GB13COL as part of the 13 Colonies special event going on right now.
(He keeps setting up 2K away from state-side Nets and is very light! Argh.)
Haven't programmed any macros for the function keys yet.
Will need to source a longer RJ12 data cable for the K-Pod. Interested
in something about 12-14 ft. Hopefully, the protocol will support that
length.
Warren, KD4Z
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Re: [Elecraft] RFI and Direct tv or Dish network
Thanks for the note Jim, However I've already got multiple passes of the OCF Feedline fed through a stack of five 2.4" #31 donuts, per your very own, excellent RFI-Ham.pdf article. Picture on my QRZ page. https://www.qrz.com/db/KD4Z The RG6 has a stack of three donuts with a large number (didn't count) of turns, located at the demark point to the house. I guess I could add another set and spread out the Z over frequency a bit more. I believe I need to look for other entry points to the entertainment system as a whole, as the DirecTV DVR is network connected and of course, connected to an AV receiver. Lots of points of entry to squelch. Warren, KD4Z On 5/18/2016 8:29 PM, Jim Brown wrote: Your antenna, an off-center-fed Windom, is notorious for generating common mode current on the feedline, and there's no way to choke it effectively to kill that current. So what you're calling a feedline Mother Nature calls part of the antenna. THAT'S a primary cause of your problem. If you're having issues on 80M, you'll need at least 13 turns of the RG6 through a single #31 toroid to make a dent in the common mode current. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] RFI and Direct tv or Dish network
I have a DirecTV system and haven't had as good luck with RFI as the others here. My dish is about 40 feet directly below and near the end of an OCF 80m Windom. It worked out that was the only realistic position that afforded full Sat views through the trees. Usually nothing happens at 100w HF output, but when I run the power up to 500w (depending on band), two of my DVRs either "turn off" (standby really) or start randomly recording whatever channel is being tuned at the time. I've got the dish grounded and the RG6 feed is passed multiple passes through large #31 ferrites, with no overall improvement in RFI. I would recommend much more separation of antennas and feedline than I have, if possible. Warren, KD4Z On 5/17/2016 10:08 PM, w9hak wrote: I am contemplating dropping TWC and going to a satellite system. Any advise on rfi would be appreciated. Smith Bradford W9HAK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for Dayton?
I ran across this in an undisclosed location. Could this be the next Elecraft box radio for Dayton? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/24789865/Elecraft2016DaytonSecretProject.jpg Warren, KD4Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers
Looks right Joe, Not knowing if the K-Pod is a 3.3v versus a 5V device, it is hard to predict. If 3.3v, the 120R on pin 2 could be removed and keep the protection of the BAT54 zener, leaving barely enough voltage for a 3.3V dropout regulator in the Pod. If 5V, shorting the 10K on pin 6 would likely be the route. Since the K-Pod also provides a USB port, my bet is will be a pin 6 modification as it will require 5V to be "normal". What ever the mod, it stands to reason that the guys would try to keep the port operational in it's original purpose as well. Pin 4 (PGD) and Pin 5( PGC) will obviously be for data in the undisclosed format :) Whatever the mod will be, it will involve tiny smd chips... Diagram snip here: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/24789865/K3_ICD-2_page22_Front_panel_MCU.JPG It looks like a bust to migrate the K-Pod to the KX3, as all of the pins definitions on the internal "ACC" connector are switched all around, not to mention it's a 3.3V setup and the connector isn't brought outside. Would be a more serious modification indeed. Warren, KD4Z > Message: 32 > Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 09:58:38 -0400 > From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for > K3S and K3 Transceivers > > On 4/15/2016 9:31 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: >> > How involved is the radio modification? I can see this as a >> > convenient way to use RIT and activate the CW/SSB keyer memories. > From looking at the K3 schematic it looks like not much more than > removing a resistor and adding a jumper or perhaps changing a diode. > There are two +5V lines on the RJ-12 jack but one has a 10K current > limiting resistor and the other a diode/120 Ohm resistor. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available
Jim, Now that the # commands for the P3 are being executed from within a P3 macro, this *should* be possible. That is the first thing I was attempting to do after updating to P3 v1.57 -- Although have yet to get it to work completely. It appears that some of the individual commands in the sequence are not being executed due to the speed at which they are executed from the macro.The P3 is single threaded so inputted commands could be missed while it is handling other things. Using Tim's (A45WG) idea for a CW pileup macro, I recently extended it for an SSB view in a python script run from a serial port connected host. The meat of that script boils down to this macro form: #FXT0;#FXA0;#SPN000300;UP7;UP7;#FXT1;#FXA1;DN7;DN7; There may be other ways to accomplish this feature however. When this string is assigned to a P3 macro position and executed, only a few of the pieces get executed properly. I have been advised that inserting other commands that do "inquiries" may be useful to add pacing to the sequence. These queries are commands that ASK for a result, like FA to get current frequency from the K3. The response is discarded of course, but the delay might be useful in wasting time while the P3 is "busy." I'm still tinkering with getting this concept to work. Feel free to help me tinker with it. I have however, gotten it to work perfectly using a Genovation keypad. I have split the above string into seven distinct macros in the P3, then I trigger each one in sequence from a single key on the Genovation keypad. The software for the Genovation keypad allows you to put in a selectable delay between "keystrokes" so I have got it working well with 100ms of delay after each # command. The K3 UP and DN commands seem to operate well without any pacing between/or after them. I only tried this a few times, first starting with about 30 ms of delay, and that wasn't enough. It started to work at 100ms. Your mileage may vary. In the P3, create these macros with listed trigger key: (I chose the shifted F1 through shifted F7, feel free to use any other keys you want) Shift F1#FXT0; Shift F2#FXA0; Shift F3#SPN000300; Shift F4UP7 Shift F5#FXT1; Shift F6#FXA1; Shift F7DN7 In the Genovation keypad software, define one of the keys to fire this sequence and download it to the keypad. It looks like this: (L Shift Down) F1 (delay 100) F2 (delay 100) F3 (delay 100) F4 F4 F5 (delay 100) F6 (delay 100) F7 F7 (L Shift Up) (A snapshot of this setup in the Genovation software is here: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/24789865/Genovation_Pileup_ssb_key.jpg Connect the Genovation keypad to the P3 and press the single key you used for the above macro, and poof! Warren, KD4Z On 2/26/2016 12:48 AM, Jim Miller wrote: > Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 22:43:18 -0500 > From: Jim Miller > Cc: Elecraft Reflector > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 v1.57 / SVGA v1.31 BETA firmware available > > So with this firmware will it be possible to do the DX on the LHS of the P3 > screen and the pileup to the right and assign it to a P3 Fn key? > > jim ab3cv > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [P3] ETA on beta for executing #macros contained in P3
Is there any projected ETA on a P3 firmware release to get #macros (ones directed to the P3 itself) to execute from P3 keyboard macros? I forgot these don't work yet and am stuck until they do! Beta please :) Warren, KD4Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [K3] Single Side display of Pileup on P3 in SSB mode
My thanks go out to Tim Seed for making me dig into this further.
I modified Tim's Python scripts to work correctly under Windows and
perform the same action in SSB mode. Though, if the serial port is
changed as noted, it should work under Linux as well. I have included
two versions of each, one "win" version and the other "linux", the
difference only being the CR/LF encoding of the file.
I modified a few of the commands to suit my preferences and had to fix a
slight issue where multiple commands didn't
execute reliably when combined in the same statement. (the whole reason
for running it in a loop in python was to add a delay!)
It doesn't quite put the DX station on the left "margin" of the P3, but
is close enough and gives you a peek of what is just below the DX.
It runs slow due to the one second delay between commands, however it
works pretty well otherwise. I have included a modified reset script as
well. If in the future, a NOP (No Operation) or delay macro is
discovered in the K3 that could be used to allow proper pacing, the
python script can be retired.
I have posted them on Dropbox here:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/24789865/Elecraft-K3-Pan-Pile-Up-SSB.zip
Warren Merkel, KD4Z
The new SSB version script looks like this:
import serial
import time
# Original script : Tim Seed
# Modified: Warren Merkel, KD4Z
# modified for SSB mode and split commands into single steps for robustness
# Used to configure the K3 and P3 to shift the display so that a DX station
# currently tuned in VFO A, is moved to the left side of the P3 screen,
# and the P3 span and tracking modes set to allow easy VFO A movement
# without causing the P3 to shift the position of the DX station
# from the left side.
# Note, you likely have already set the K3 into Split mode before executing
# this script, so that isn't handled here
# Requires Python 2.7 or 3.x and appropriate PySerial library
# #FXT - Fixed or Tracking Select
# options are:
# FXT0;Tracking
# FXT1;Fixed-tune (used below)
# #FXA - Fixed-tune Auto-adjust mode (screen pan method)
# options are:
# #FXA0; Full screen
# #FXA1; Half screen (used below)
# #FXA2; Slide
# #FXA3; Static
# SPN - Display Span size
# options are dependent on size desired, xxx in 100 Hz units
# for example:
# #SPN000500;sets to 50 kHz
# #SPN002000;sets to 200 kHz (used below)
# DN - Move VFO A Down
# UP - Move VFO A Up
# the options are in fixed values. The largest step is 5kHz, so it is
used twice
# #DN7; move down 5kHz
# #UP7; move up 5kHz
# typical windows com0com virtual port
# port = ".\\CNCA0"
# USB port in linux
# port ='/dev/ttyUSB1'
# change the port to a valid port on your system.
# it will be either the physical port the Elecraft radio
# is connected to, or the Virtual port exposed by virtual
# com port sharing software.
# example below is using COM1 at 38400 baud on a Windows system
p3_plus_mode = [('#FXT0;','P3 Tracking mode On'),
('#FXA0;','P3 Full Screen Pan mode'),
('#SPN000300;', 'P3 30 Khz span'),
('UP7;', 'K3 VFO-A UP 5 Khz'),
('UP7;', 'K3 VFO-A UP 5 Khz'),
('#FXT1;', 'P3 Fixed-tune mode on'),
('#FXA1;', 'P3 Static Screen Pan mode'),
('DN7;', 'K3 VFO-A DWN 5 Khz'),
('DN7;', 'K3 VFO-A DWN 5 Khz')
]
sp = serial.Serial(
port='COM1',
baudrate=38400,
parity=serial.PARITY_NONE,
bytesize=serial.EIGHTBITS,
stopbits=serial.STOPBITS_ONE,
timeout = 1)
for a in p3_plus_mode:
cmd = a[0]
what = a[1]
print what
rv = sp.write(bytes(cmd))
if int(rv) == len(cmd):
print("\t\t\tOK")
else:
print("\t\t\tProblem")
time.sleep(1)
quit()
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Re: [Elecraft] new K3S (10195) and audio level drop when KPA500 in Oper mode
Don, Of course it wouldn't in RX. Excuse me. I was under the impression that the OP was referring to TX and the TX "audio", so I'll stand on my comment. Just trying to help sort it out. The OP didn't specifically state RX or TX so how do you *really* know? Warren On 8/29/2015 4:35 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Warren, > > His problem was in receive, not transmit. So I don't understand how the > drive level setting could have anything to do with it. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 8/29/2015 3:52 PM, Warren Merkel wrote: >> Jim, >> >> Did you check what the K3S power level displays when the KPA500 is in >> Operate mode? It could be set for very low drive. I have mine set up to >> lower the drive from 100w to 30w when the KPA500 goes from standby to >> operate. If you have the setting for per band mode enabled, you will >> need to check it on each band. >> >> Warren, KD4Z >> >> >> On 8/29/2015 12:06 PM, jim rogers wrote: >>> Good morning, >>> >>> I have a new K3S, serial # 10195. All was going well until I hooked up >>> my KPA500 to the K3S using the Elecraft supplied aux cable (E850463). >>> >>> In standby mode (on the KPA500) the audio level on the K3S is nice and >>> loud, BUT when I press the OPER button on the KPA500 the audio level on >>> the K3S all but disappears! >>> >>> If I then press STBY on the KPA500, the audio level on the K3S returns >>> to loud. Only the E850463 cable connects between the two Elecraft >>> components. >>> >>> The KPA500 is about 1 year old and has performed flawlessly to date. Do >>> I have a Firmware issue with the "older" KPA500 and the brand new K3S? >>> >>> Thank you for any suggestion on how to resolve this issue. >>> >>> Jim N4DU >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> __ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to hullspee...@gmail.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 >> Message delivered to w3...@embarqmail.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 > Message delivered to hullspee...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] new K3S (10195) and audio level drop when KPA500 in Oper mode
Jim, Did you check what the K3S power level displays when the KPA500 is in Operate mode? It could be set for very low drive. I have mine set up to lower the drive from 100w to 30w when the KPA500 goes from standby to operate. If you have the setting for per band mode enabled, you will need to check it on each band. Warren, KD4Z On 8/29/2015 12:06 PM, jim rogers wrote: > Good morning, > > I have a new K3S, serial # 10195. All was going well until I hooked up > my KPA500 to the K3S using the Elecraft supplied aux cable (E850463). > > In standby mode (on the KPA500) the audio level on the K3S is nice and > loud, BUT when I press the OPER button on the KPA500 the audio level on > the K3S all but disappears! > > If I then press STBY on the KPA500, the audio level on the K3S returns > to loud. Only the E850463 cable connects between the two Elecraft > components. > > The KPA500 is about 1 year old and has performed flawlessly to date. Do > I have a Firmware issue with the "older" KPA500 and the brand new K3S? > > Thank you for any suggestion on how to resolve this issue. > > Jim N4DU > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to hullspee...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility
Brian, I had this happen to me one time.I believe it was trying to find the KAT500 on a port that was no longer the correct COM port. A device was there but it wasn't the KAT500.Try unplugging all other USB devices that you can, leaving only the KAT500 connected, and start the application again. (Kill the task in the process list if you see it's already there) If no joy, try disabling any COM port sharing software you might be using as well. I just tried to find where the KAT500 utility stores config info and interestingly didn't find a thing in what looks to be the right place ( %appdata%\Elecraft\KAT500 Configuration) The folder is empty! Was hoping it was just a config file that we could look at. Might I suggest you look in the Control Panel Device Manager, and determine which port is being assigned to the KAT500. It should be listed under "Ports and LPT" It shows up as "USB Serial Port (COMx)" Where "x" is a number. Make mental note of what the COMx is in your case.That at least means that the KAT500 is being recognized by the computer and is assigned a COM port. If this port assignment doesn't make sense from what you expect or what it was using previously, possibly the Utility is hung while trying to use different port than what it is being assigned to the KAT500 now-- and not doing a good job of telling you it's having an issue. Have you tried uninstalling the Utility completely and then reinstall it? Hopefully the uninstaller will remove the incorrect configuration information on the way out. The developer needs to chime in on where that is kept. Warren KD4Z On 8/23/2015 10:22 PM, Ken K6MR wrote: > This is a tough one given that everyone else is likely running without issue. > > The common/obvious question: did you install as Administrator and are you > running the utility as Administrator? Depending on resource requests from the > program this can be a problem. Is the user you are running as an > Administrator? If not, right click on the setup file and select “Run as > Administrator”. Do the same when running the Utility. > > I just downloaded the latest utility and installed/ran without issue. This > is Win10 x64, but I also run it on W7. > > Ken K6MR > > > From: Brian Linn > Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2015 17:22 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility > > > To Anyone! > > > > Issue: KAT500 Utility will not run > > Version: 1.14.4.10 > > Windows: 7 Pro 64 bit > > Observations: > > 1) It appears to correctly install > > 2) When one attempts to start the utility, it shows in the Task Manager > as a process (KAT500Utility.exe *32) > > 3) The application window does not show on the screen. > > 4) The application is not listed in the Task Manager under > Applications. > > 5) If one attempts to start the utility again, the application window > will show on the screen and a second process will show in the Task Manager > processes. > > 6) The application then goes into a Not Responding state. > > > > Any ideas are welcome. > > > > 73, > > Brian KD0HII > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to k...@outlook.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 > Message delivered to hullspee...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3TXMON Bug?
Alan, Since "optional" would be the idea, and that the P3 must know (or could know) what mode the K3 is in, why not make it selectable if not in CW mode? It sure seems like us folks that want it to swap in and out, are comfortable waiting a few seconds for the waterfall to update. It seems half baked to me the way it is. You already swap the modulation waveform in and out, why not the rest? Otherwise, is there a way to fire macros from the K3 to the P3 when going from TX to RX and back? Or maybe fire them from within the P3 itself? Then I guess we could do it ourselves. Warren, KD4Z On 8/12/2015 4:53 PM, Alan wrote: > It actually does go back to split screen spectrum/waterfall in receive > mode. In transmit mode the spectrum display is replaced by the > modulation waveform, but the waterfall remains on the screen. > > There are two reasons why the "meters" remain on the screen in receive > mode. One is that it would be pretty annoying when sending CW QSK for > example to have the window jumping up and down every time you key. > The other is that it would require re-drawing the waterfall every time > you go to transmit mode, which would lose all the waterfall data. I > think many people like to be able to look at the waterfall while > transmitting to see where the signals were the last time they were > receiving. > > Alan N1AL > > > On 08/12/2015 11:06 AM, Warren Merkel wrote: >> Alan, >> >> Has there been any interest in making the Power and SWR displays hide >> when in RX mode and pop-in like the Modulation Envelope does during >> TX? I do a lot more RX than TX and would like to configure it to go >> back to spit screen signal/waterfall mode when not TX'ing. >> >> Warren, KD4Z >> >> >> On 8/11/2015 7:25 PM, Alan wrote: >>> It will do that if the K3 is in transmit mode but with no power coming >>> out. The P3 auto-scales the modulation display amplitude, so if there >>> is no signal it jacks the gain way up and you see quantized noise. >>> >>> The next version of P3 firmware will limit the maximum gain so you >>> don't see so much noise in that situation. >>> >>> Alan N1AL >>> >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to n...@sonic.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 > Message delivered to hullspee...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3TXMON Bug?
Alan, Has there been any interest in making the Power and SWR displays hide when in RX mode and pop-in like the Modulation Envelope does during TX? I do a lot more RX than TX and would like to configure it to go back to spit screen signal/waterfall mode when not TX'ing. Warren, KD4Z On 8/11/2015 7:25 PM, Alan wrote: > It will do that if the K3 is in transmit mode but with no power coming > out. The P3 auto-scales the modulation display amplitude, so if there > is no signal it jacks the gain way up and you see quantized noise. > > The next version of P3 firmware will limit the maximum gain so you > don't see so much noise in that situation. > > Alan N1AL > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Strange bandswitch behavior - incorrect command interpretation
Chris, I had the same issue with the band down side. With the power off, I just rapidly and aggressively pushed on the band down side with moderate pressure -- maybe 20 times. The switch seemed to be sticky when new. The issue returns if the button is partly depressed in haste. Elecraft support advised me I was the first to report this and if I sent it back, they would test the unit's functionality. I decided not to do that due to shipping cost--for such a trivial issue-waiting for it to fail completely. Warren, KD4Z K3 #8902 On August 11, 2015 8:44:05 PM EDT, Chris Hallinan wrote: >Tonight I turned on my 8-month old K3, and went to switch from 80m to >40m. >Pressing the right side of the BAND rocker switch, the radio began >incorrectly interpreting different commands, and the behavior was >repeatable even after power cycle. First couple of presses changed >modes. >Next press engaged the NR icon. Third press resulted in the message >"NO >ATU" in the VFO-B window. > >BAND-Down seems to be OK. > >The only thing "different" is I just added a P3 to my setup, and while >doing so, I upgraded to the latest released firmware using the K3 >utility >program. > >After some more pressing of the band up function, it seems to have come >back to normal. Come to think of it, this is not the first time I've >run >into a confused command after a button press, but I've ignored them >until >now. > >Anyone else seen similar behavior? > >Chris > >-- >Life is like Linux - it never stands still. >__ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >Message delivered to hullspee...@gmail.com -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 - still in trouble with new firmware
Let's all not loose sight that this release is a B E T A. There will be bugs. There will be another release. Feedback regarding issues found is what the developers want out of this cycle. We are lucky Elecraft has decided to run a public beta cycle. Typically, beta releases are released to far fewer testers, for a longer period of time. Beta testers know that it isn't a Production release and don't expect it to be ready for prime time. If you are having issues and need the P3 fully operational to pre-P3TXMON conditions, then the production release can be flashed back into the P3 and you are back in business. The obvious reason to run a public beta is to get a larger surface area...so that the issues can be identified more quickly and the developers can knock the bugs out more rapidly and get to a Production status rapidly.The commitment to quality goes untarnished in my eyes. Many of us don't yet even have the P3TXMON hardware so we are yet to jump in with feedback. When UPS comes by, I'll be pushing all the buttons and helping make the P3 as perfect as it can be. Warren, KD4Z K3 8902, KX3 1366 On 8/3/2015 5:53 PM, Tom wrote: > Hi, > Funny thing, the SVGA noise blanker and a number of other items were added in > a January release of the beta software. I recall it was working, but there > has been no production release since then except for this new beta version. > I hope that with the new K3S there is a little more commitment to the P3. > 73 Tom > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3TX Mon
Flashed 1.50 ok. Command Tester window in P3 Utility is now showing continuous polling data now. Beta code only hopefully? On 7/29/2015 1:39 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Yes, P3 f/w v1.5 is up on the website at: > http://www.elecraft.com/software/P3/elecraft_p3_software.htm > > As with all of our s/w, it is a download from the site for the P3 and > is not included with the P3TXMON kit. > > 73, > Eric > /elecraft.com/ > > On 7/29/2015 4:42 AM, W4CCS wrote: >> Has the new firmware been posted for the TX Monitor options or will >> it come >> with the kit itself..? >> >> Clyde Scott - W4CCS >> >> Moultrie, GA EM81cg >> >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to eric.swa...@elecraft.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 > Message delivered to hullspee...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [K3S] Re: Finally!
On 7/21/2015 8:48 PM, Ian wrote: > K3S s/n 10111 has arrived! Big 'ol box of parts. Gonna be fun! > > 73, Ian N8IK Ian, that must be an all digital version, the serial# is binary :) Warren, KD4Z K3 #8902, KX3 #1366 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Windows 8.1 tablet power
Mark, I would think the powered USB hub could work as it would provide power to devices downstream of the hub. They are not to be confused with a passive USB hub, which only passes on the power available from the tablet's USB port. Powered hubs are easy to identify as they are usually provided with a wall-wart power supply. I use one to relieve the power duties to devices connected to Raspberry Pi boards. A few catches here: One is the wall-wart is usually a switching supply which may cause harmful hash on it's own. You could replace it with an older linear regulator wall-wart in that case. The other is you might have to split out the power lines from the data lines and craft up a "Y" cable to allow you to provide 5V power to the tablet, and also bring out the two data lines to a cable going to the active USB hub. I'm not sure this will even work as (you are correct in that) sometimes the data lines are shorted together in "USB Power Charger" devices, and that is used by the connected device, to detect that the port is to be configured to accept a charging current as opposed to "data mode" If you can find a way to test that the tablet will charge with a wall-wort that only has two pins connected, you should be in good shape to make the Y cable. In the case of the Raspberry Pi, I have had luck with some powered hubs being able to back feed 5V on the USB data connection and actually power the Pi via it's USB dataport. This also may work for your tablet if luck is with you :) Looks like a bit of breadboarding is in your future Mark. Warren, KD4Z On 7/7/2015 11:57 AM, Mark N2QT via Elecraft wrote: > Actually the issue is the tablet is able to supply power to external devices, > which must be > disabled when the unit is being charged from an external source. Best I can > tell in some > devices The direction of power is either negotiated by a digital message upon > connection > of an external device or by shorting or opening the data lines when the unit > is to be > charged. It looks like Dell tablets can operate with specific adapters but > there is no > guarantee this would work on another brand (and lots of review comments > saying it doesn't). > > This was all a surprise to me, I just figured I could hook things up and go. > > Mark. N2QT > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Foot pedal ptt switch with KX3
Joshua, I'd just make up my own with some cable and the desired connector. I just made one for $13 with a nice switch from Amazon. Very nicely built and heavy enough to not slide around. Has rubber pads on top and bottom. You provide your own wire and connector. Works well and is small enough to pack up easily. Search for: Linemaster T-91-S Treadlite II Foot Switch http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002P4XREA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Warren, KD4Z On 5/19/2015 11:23 AM, Joshua Gould, K8WXA wrote: > How would I go about attaching a foot pedal switch to my KX3 for PTT to use > with a headset? Most pedals I've seen have a 1/4" plug while the adaptor for > the ACC2 port has a 3.5mm jack. Could I use an adaptor for that jack or > possibly cut the 1/4" plug off and wire in a 3.5mm plug? > > I'm planning ahead for future upgrades to the station. > > 72, > Joshua Gould > K8WXA > EM89pn > > KX3# 7480 > NAQCC # 7704 > OMISS # 9948 > 4SQRP # 990 > > This message was sent from an iPhone. Please excuse any typos and the brevity > of responses > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to hullspee...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX all the time ISSUE
Since the radio isn't brain dead, it might be worth a try to reflash the latest firmware and power cycle the rig. Then scroll through all the config settings and look for anything out of place. Unplug anything on the AUX and serial ports to eliminate external issues. Warren KD4Z K3 #8902 On April 5, 2015 3:07:34 PM EDT, "sq5lnu ." wrote: >Hello, > >My Dear friends. I have a strange problem with my K3. > >I noticed today some electrostatics from my antenna (high voltage from >antenna cable). >(My K3 was not grounded properly - my fault). >After that my K3 started transmitting all the time. There is no key >paddle >connected… > >The only way to stop transmitting is to turn on K3 with touched paddle >(KEY >ERR). >Has anyone had a similar issue? > >I will be grateful for your help! > >Best ragrds, > >(sorry for my english) > >Karol - SQ5LNU >__ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >Message delivered to hullspee...@gmail.com -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Don't have a 50W dummy load
That kit from OHR looks nicely done. I wonder if the pcb was immersed in a gallon can of mineral oil instead of the included case, how much more power could it withstand then? 5x-10x maybe? I could use the enclosure for something else. Otherwise I'd get a full paint can kit off ebay for about the same $. Warren KD4Z On March 24, 2015 5:39:04 PM EDT, Brian wrote: >Excellent advice Don. I bought a 100w dummy load kit from OHR. It's >called the RFL-100 and it's about $40, comes in a very nice cabinet, >and >takes less than an hour to build. It has come in handy more times than > >I can count. > >http://www.ohr.com/rfl100.htm > >Oak Hills has some good goods. > >73 de KB9BVN >Brian Murrey -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 birth announcement
Announcing the arrival of a new K3 to this world. #8902 was officially brought into this world after 3 nights of light labor in kit building. Many thanks to Stephanie, Johanna, and Jashmin for accurately counting all of those tiny nuts, bolts and washers packed in what seemed like a hundred little envelopes and bags. Only 2 little bolts were missing, and were easily replaced from spares in the included extra parts bag. (thanks for including that Wayne) All seem to be well with the newborn after a minor visit to the ICU when one of the TMP cables didn't want to seat correctly in the J92 connector of the KRX3. A note to the folks that will be assembling/adding the KRX3 in the future, that J92 is mounted at a slight angle from the pcb, and it is prudent to support the back edge of the TMP socket while inserting the TMP cable connection. In my case, the connector started to pull up from the pcb so a small resolder operation of the ground connection was in order. All is well and the newborn K3 has exited the recovery room and has entered the world. How appropriate it was that my first contact with the new rig was with another K3 owner. Happy Pi Day to all, Warren, KD4Z K3 #8902 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] MCU 5.13 observation
Wayne, As a future feature, I would like to see the cw speed be displayable, but have it scroll by every so often, at word breaks. That way the full text length of vfo B can be utilized for incoming characters, and still get a cw speed tickler after say 4 screens (configurable would be even better) of characters go by. Warren - KD4Z On 3/9/2015 11:25 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Thanks for catching this, Rick. It will be restored in the next release. I > had removed it temporarily during a debugging session in nearby source code. > > Wayne > N6KR > > > http://www.elecraft.com > >> On Mar 9, 2015, at 12:24 AM, "Rick Bates, WA6NHC" >> wrote: >> >> While I don't use it often, I note that in MCU 5.13/FP 1.19, the CW Reader >> Speed is no longer there (telling you the CW speed you're hearing). It's >> sometimes useful to help match QRQ inclined DX ops (I can only read MY call >> up to about 40 WPM, *IF* its a very good signal). Other times it's more like >> holy !!! :o) >> >> Did I miss that change in the notes? >> >> Rick, WA6NHC >> >> iPad = small keypad = typos = sorry ;-) >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to n...@elecraft.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 > Message delivered to hullspee...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] How can I get more Programmable Macros? (feature request?)
Wayne, *Q1*: Did you just say that macros can be self-modifying! I haven't found the Write commands to do that yet. Can you or any other really smart guys elaborate? For example, Let's say I'd like to create a toggle with a single macro. I would like it to do this without having an external application controlling things. So, internal to the K3, a macro would perform one or more functions, then before exiting, would rewrite itself to "unset" what was just done. Using the sample macro from Table 2 in the Programmers Reference for "AMP ON" and let's just assign it to say, Macro 1 In pseudo-code, I'd like it to run: MN019;MP001;MN255;PC065;DB65;DB77;DB80;DB32;DB79;DB78 and then, before the macro finishes, I would like it to rewrite itself to: MN019;MP000;MN255;PC100;DB65;DB77;DB80;DB32;DB79;DB70;DB70 Each time Macro 1 is executed, it toggles the Logic 1 output and alters the power output and displays "AMP ON" (or AMP OFF).One button thus becomes a toggle. Press a button, the external amp is enabled, and the drive is lowered for it. Press it again, and the amp is disabled and drive is raised back. Seems like all I need is a macro command that allows a new macro string to be written, especially to the one running at the time :) You could also have one macro change other macros in this way.In effect, you would only be limited by your imagination and what you can get stored in 120 character pieces. Hopefully we aren't limited in how many FLASH Write operations can be performed to the EEPROM. (1 million or more maybe? ) Since the K3 Utility obviously has the ability to write to the macro storage locations, would it be possible for macros to eat their own dog food too? If the macro language supports basic branching, I guess it could be done inline to the macro and not have to rewrite itself so... *Q2*: Is there a way to do IIF (or IF/ELSE) branching in a single macro? (strictly a wishlist item) In other words: IF (value) THEN (macro string) ELSE (another macro string) All this comes from my experience in making SCOM 7K controllers self modify it's macros to make wonderful things happen. Thanks! This is about to become very interesting... KD4Z - Warren (K3 / P3 Kits scheduled to arrive this Monday) On 3/3/2015 8:48 AM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: > 10 ? How do I access Macros 8 & 9 ? > Yes, I'm currently using as you cal them "Reversable" macros(one is using 5 > macros, the other uses 2 macros) > > > > From: Wayne Burdick > To: Harry Yingst > Cc: Elecraft Reflector > Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 12:22 AM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How can I get more Programmable Macros? (feature > request?) > > Hi Harry, > > There are actually 10 programmable function switches. There's also a way to > use a single programmable switch to do a reversible operation by creating a > self-modifying macro. > > Wayne > > > http://www.elecraft.com > > > >> On Mar 2, 2015, at 7:31 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft >> wrote: >> >> I would like to have more programmable macro slots: >> I'm already using 7 macros so I only have 1 left (unless I'm reading it >> wrong we only have 8 internal macros). Once you start using rotatable macros >> they get used up pretty quickly >> >> I plan to add a Genovation Keypad but more Internal to the K3 macros would >> be useful for rotatable macros. >> Is there a way to get more than 8? >> Thank you >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to n...@elecraft.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 > Message delivered to hullspee...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] OT: Verizon's response to Net Neutrality: in Morse code!!
I just joined this list only 24 hours ago and already regret I didn't choose the daily archive mode. Jim, hopefully those folks that are still stirring the pot here are in daily archive mode and won't see the Stand Down order until later today. Come on folks, just take it elsewhere or drop it. This world-wide list deserves to have a high S/N ratio approaching a K-line product. I came here to learn about the K3 and other K products. Nothing else. Warren -- KD4Z On 2/27/2015 09:30 AM, jim wrote: AMEN! Also, Eric closed this thread at 6:30 or so California time. Obviously a lot of you don't bother to read his posts. -- Original Message -- From: "Colin Thomas" To: Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 2/27/2015 9:30:06 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] OT: Verizon's response to Net Neutrality: in Morse code!! Guys, Give it a break. I joined this reflector to learn about Elecraft products, not the state of the US Internet Service Providers problems! You do have subscribers from outside of the U.S. 73 Colin, G3PSM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
