Re: [Elecraft] K3 Antenna 1/2 Operation
I have the same concern as Craig. The recommendation from Robert and Vic don't work on my K3. Here's my scheme: Ant. 1 is a non-resonant dipole. On 20m for example, SWR is 4.5:1. The ATU brings it to 1:1. Ant. 2 is a screwdriver vertical on tin roof, adjusted (with ATU bypassed) to show 1:1. I set the ATU for for either antenna, or one then the other, but it NEVER auto-adjusts when I switch antennas. Never on any band or with any (mis)tuning of my vertical, have I heard more than one relay click when switching ANT 1/2 (no ATU reset). I'm running the new Beta FW now (no problem) and it's my third FW version. Windy KM5Q K3 #764 Santa Fe, NM -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Antenna-1-2-Operation-tp17208306p17212835.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 BETA FIRMWARE RELEASE -- MCU rev 1.94
I'm getting the same result as Bob. No matter how I set the threshold, 2,3, Automatic, etc, I cannot get it to perform as well as the old 1.78 version which was just amazing. Windy KM5Q Well, I have, and found that the lower the threshold, the less stable. Using the beta version, with THR = 2 excursions of 20 Hz between auto-spot invocations are not uncommon - yet on the same signal (S5 or so) the 1.78 version performs very well. The side by side comparison with two rigs using the same signal is telling. I'll play with it a bit more this evening. Bob NW8L On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 8:56 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob, Try setting the threshold to 2 or 3 (CWT Hold). With a fixed threshold, it seems very close to the previous performance on all but the strongest signals (and even the old FW was a bit touchy with S9+20 signals). 73, ... Joe, W4TV -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-BETA-FIRMWARE-RELEASEMCU-rev-1.94-tp17199166p17215426.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Antenna 1/2 Operation
Thanks Robert and Craig. I got it! In fact, I had it all along. I had been manually resetting ATU with every band change, not knowing it was doing it for me! I can't tell the difference between hearing one relay click and numerous relays are clicking simultaneously -- they sound like one click to me, not even perceptibly louder. I didn't believe it was working until I made as variety of tests. My previous rig is 30 years old. I'm still in Rip Van Winkle mode. All join now, as we proclaim by golly. Windy KM5Q K3 #764 -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Antenna-1-2-Operation-tp17208306p17215573.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 VFO A tuning knob set screw
John, If the threads of your tap mesh the screw, then the screw is NOT metric. Metric size is noticeably different. If your tap's diameter also matches, I'd go for it. Windy KM5Q -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-VFO-A-tuning-knob-set-screw-tp17038533p17040327.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Front panel rattling washer
LOOSE PHONES JACK AND WASHER RESOLVED! I removed the left side panel to see what's up. So there is a very small gap due to slight bowing forward of the front panel. Again I could squeeze it shut with my fingers and re-tighten the nut, but that's not adequate. Lacking a hex nut, I placed cloth over the round nut and tightened it carefully with pliers. It's fine for now. Why not simply supply a hex nut and flat washer? It would make it safe, easy and secure. Windy KM5Q -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Front-panel-rattling-washer-tp16964678p16987379.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Selecting An Iabic Key
There are so many to choose from that I had to find something really unique. It has NO moving parts, NO mechanical contacts: http://www.cwtouchkeyer.com/ I got the vertical-motion Touch Tapper: http://www.cwtouchkeyer.com/TT1.htm I built it from a kit, and I love it. Nothing to fool with, it just works perfectly by touch, at least for me. I find the vertical finger motion to be much more natural than a paddle, like the motion of using a keyboard. I put extra rubber feet right under the touch plates. My grandson can pound on it and it doesn't walk around on the desk. But they make paddle-style also. eHam reviews are mostly 5 (including mine). This is the solid state approach :-) Windy KM5Q / Santa Fe, NM There are so many to choose from ... it's hard to make a single recommendation -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Selecting-An-Iabic-Key-tp16342000p16372401.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net on 40m -- hello?
David, The 0200 UTC time is evening here, better for most folks in N. America. You might try starting an Elecraft Euro net. When propagation allows, we can hop the pond. EVERYONE, Find the net schedules at: http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page Scroll down to User Nets -- At time of this message, the 20m freq. has not yet been updated. It should be 14.316. If there's another QSO close to frequency, tune around. If you hear nobody, call the net yourself. There may not be any official net control present. Thanks Windy KM5Q M0XDF wrote: do you think you could announce this earlier - like at least 12 hours before - since I'd like to have a go, but I'm many hours ahead of you and I forget. Please post the time and freq again and I'll put a reminder in my iCal ... 73 de M0XDF FISTS #12575 K3 #174 -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Elecraft-SSB-Net-on-40mhello--tp16344093p16352988.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 and Solar Panel
Ed, I'd be very cautious around Li-Poly batteries. From what I know, they require a very careful charging program. Most of them have temperature sensing and a special chip built-in that signals back to the charger. On the other hand, your panel is very low power so maybe it's OK. I really don't know, but I just want you to take caution. Windy KM5Q Hello all, I plan to conduct some tests. I have a small solar panel that puts out 50ma maximum. I'll connect it to my pimped-out KX1 and see how it charges the 11.8v Li-Poly Battery. More to come... 72, Kangaroo Ed, WA3WSJ -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/KX1-and-Solar-Panel-tp16340778p16357831.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Katiegram
This just in on the K3 Yahoo! group: For those tracking these things, I received my Katiegram tonight for an order placed September 27, 2007. Nelson, KU0A (via Windy KM5Q) -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3---Katiegram-tp16318835p16325940.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net for Sunday 20m needs a new frequency
I've heard favorable replies and nothing against, so let's start at 1800 on 14.316 starting this coming Sunday. Hope to CU. Windy KM5Q Thanks Jim. If Icom net seems to be clear (as you imply) by 1800, then we start then on 14.316. Then we have unlimited time. I'll make the final announcement after any further replies. Windy KM5Q Jim-168 wrote: Windy, correction 14.316 Icom is 1700 typically not long 14.329 Flex is 1900 14.329 TenTec is 2130 Yes, they are other radio forums on Sunday. One of these frequencies should work. Jim -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Elecraft-SSB-Net-for-Sunday-20m-needs-a-new-frequency-tp16239964p16343166.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net for Sunday 20m needs a new frequency
Jim -- are those other radio forums also on Sundays? That sounds logical, being a vacant hour in an established watering hole. If it gets muddy, we can make a move from there. Is there agreement or disagreement? Windy KM5Q How about 14.329 1800 utc? Icom is 1700 typically not long Flex is 1900 TenTec is 2130 73 de KE4WY Jim -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Elecraft-SSB-Net-for-Sunday-20m-needs-a-new-frequency-tp16239964p16256022.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net for Sunday 20m needs a new frequency
Thanks Jim. If Icom net seems to be clear (as you imply) by 1800, then we start then on 14.316. Then we have unlimited time. I'll make the final announcement after any further replies. Windy KM5Q Windy, correction 14.316 Icom is 1700 typically not long 14.329 Flex is 1900 14.329 TenTec is 2130 Yes, they are other radio forums on Sunday. One of these frequencies should work. Jim -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Elecraft-SSB-Net-for-Sunday-20m-needs-a-new-frequency-tp16239964p16262464.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net for Sunday 20m needs a new frequency
Don WB8YQJ wrote: Hi Windy - Yes, that is the digital guys channel, they keep a digital signal there 7/24. Moving would be advisable, above 300 might be the best choice. and Glenn ON4WIX wrote: 14230-14240 is the subband reserved for digital modes here in IARU Region 1. I also think moving above 14.300 would be helpful. If anyone can advise on a frequency that might be clear of other nets at that time, we can try it next week. Otherwise, I'll have to pick a frequency, and I'm sure it will be busy. :-| Thanks all. Windy KM5Q Current schedule is SUNDAY 1800 UTC 14.235 MHz Today was the third Sunday in a row that there was strong digital activity on 14.235 and 14.240. I called for the net half-way in between, but hear nobody (of course it is Easter). Shall we start moving up from there? Any suggestions? Windy KM5Q K3 ordered Nov. 9 -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Elecraft-SSB-Net-for-Sunday-20m-needs-a-new-frequency-tp16239964p16242067.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Thursday or Sunday?
Richard, Net is listed here: http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page Scroll down to USER NETS Hope to CU. Windy KM5Q When and where are the SSB nets suppose to meet?? Richard Kent WD8AJG K2 5296 -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Thursday-or-Sunday--tp15960154p15974510.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: Filter choice 2.7 or 2.8 kHz - effect on transmit audio
Has anyone made a direct comparison to determine if a 2.8 filter produces noticeably better transmit audio? (like fuller, more natural sound). Windy KM5Q K3 ? due late March -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-Filter-choice-2.7-or-2.8-kHz---effect-on-transmit-audio-tp15809155p15809155.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Calling the ELECRAFT Users Groups on SSB starting Sunday
I've gotten about 10 big thank-you's for starting this group. The Thursday evening kick-off had 6 check-ins but lots QRM. I got favorable responses for having separate K2 and K3 groups, so those with specific concerns aren't left out half the time. I am taking a more diplomatic approach now, giving equal recognition for K2/3 users and postponing the split until the group decides (or not). We still have to confirm find our frequencies. Since Europe has broadcast QRM on 7195, I've changed that frequency to 7185, noted below. If you know of conflicts on either frequency, please make a better suggestion. I did a partial search on ARRL net list and did't see conflicts, but -- ? - ELECRAFT USERS GROUP ON SSB SECOND DRAFT SCHEDULE - Feb. 29 2008 MONDAY THURSDAY EVENINGS (day according to local time N. America) starting 0200 UTC (9PM EST / 6PM PST) until ? 7.185 MHz SUNDAY AFTERNOONS 2100 UTC (4PM EST / 1PM PST) to 2300 UTC 14.235 MHz PROCEDURE: Listen +/- 5 kHz. If nobody's there, call CQ Elecraft Users Group. When identifying, add in the Elecraft Users Group frequently, to help others find us. This isn't my net. It's OURS. I welcome YOUR efforts to help organize. Windy KM5Q Net Catalyst Santa Fe, NM K3#?? due in late March -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Calling-the-ELECRAFT-Users-Groups-on-SSB-starting-Sunday-tp15773243p15773243.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Calling the K3 USERS GROUP on SSB
I've gotten favorable replies from a few people. Bob VE3UK suggested a frequency for the 40m net. I inserted it in the schedule below. I propose we start next Monday. Meanwhile, listen around 7.195 MHz in the evenings and if it sounds like a bad spot, please propose something better. On Sunday afternoon, if you listen to the 20m General band, locate some clear frequencies, make note of net freq's. We can then settle on something that's generally open. Any other suggestions? ___ - K3 USERS GROUP ON SSB MONDAY / THURSDAY EVENINGS (day according to local time USA) starting 0200 UTC (9PM EST / 6PM PST) No set ending time. 7.195 MHz SUNDAY AFTERNOONS 2100 UTC (4PM EST / 1PM PST) to 2300 UTC 14.2?? or higher? PROCEDURE: Listen +/- 5 kHz. If nobody's there, call CQ K3 Users Group. When identifying, add in the K3 Users Group frequently. If necessary, someone will step up to be net control. If you have non-K3 Elecraft topics, check in. If your discussion goes off-topic, move to a nearby frequency. ___ Windy KM5Q Santa Fe, NM K3#?? due in late March -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Calling-the-K3-USERS-GROUP-on-SSB-tp15739212p15749242.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
