[Elecraft] Dayton Hamvention / FDIM rooms
There are still a few rooms available for the next 5 days at the QRP Hotel - the Holiday Inn in Fairborn, Ohio for the Hamvention and the FDIM (Four Days In May) festivities. These rooms include a breakfast buffett and the QRP pricing. After that the rooms go to the higher street price. (But check with me - there just may be a few rooms available after April 20 in the QRP group!) It appears that there may be bus service from the hotel to the Hamvention on Friday and Saturday depending on response. For rooms go to rooms.qrparci.org For bus information email Ken Evans - w...@arrl.net 72 73HankK8DD -- I knew that God put me on this earth to be on the radio.Ed Bradley -- Me too!K8DD -- __ 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] QRP DX - Feb 19
YN - Nicaragua Feb 17 - 24 Hank, K8DD (YN2DD); Stan, AC8W (YN2WW); Lee, N8LJ (YN2LJ) and Jim, KB8TXZ (YN2TX) will be active on all bands/modes. In the ARRL DX CW contest using the call YN2DD. Check QRZ.COM for QSL information. That said . As I have done for the past trips to the DX side, the Thursday night (Feb 19 local time) before the contest I will be on 40 meters QRP about the time the Fox Hunt is over. Normally I try to find a QRP frequency close to 7040 and call CQ QRP and stick around as long as there are QRP callers. The Fox Hunts run until 2230 Eastern Time, which is 0330Z. And if possible, I will try to get on either 17 or 20 M on Monday. 18095 or 14060. We should have internet access, so I will try to get an announcement out close to Thur the 19th and then on Mon the 23rd. The rig should be a K3 (a K2 for backup) And the antennas are: 40 meter 2 el quad fixed on 30 deg 17 meter 2 el quad rotatable 20 meter A3 tribander rotatable Please do not spot the Thursday night QRP schedule on the DX Clusters!! 72 73 Hank K8DD/YN2DD -- I knew that God put me on this earth to be on the radio.Ed Bradley -- Me too!K8DD -- __ 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 feature request - I want Ducking!
- Original Message - From: Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 9:44 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 feature request - I want Ducking! I think the crux of this problem is one of learning to use QSK. True, Brian . For some QSK is an acquired operating taste. So can we get an option CONFIG:DUCKINGON/OFF But then we'll want a special 'beep' sound an option, of course CONFIG:QUACKON/OFF 73 Hank K8DD GET FREE 5GB EMAIL - Check out spam free email with many cool features! Visit http://www.inbox.com/email to find out more! ___ 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 compatibility with Win Test
Dick The K3 works great with Win Test. I used it in CQ WW CW and ARRL 160 CW with out any problems at all. 73Hank - Original Message - From: Dick Hanson d...@dkhanson.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2008 11:42 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 compatibility with Win Test Hi... Just wondering if anyone here is using the above combo? If so, please respond directly to me. Thanks. Dick, K5AND FREE 3D EARTH SCREENSAVER - Watch the Earth right on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/earth ___ 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 - CAT
Fred I have never had luck running either the K2 or K3 with AUTO baud rate. I'd set the baud rate to 4800. And I've seen on the Writelog reflector recommendations not to use AUTO with most radios. 73HankK8DD quote author=Fred Jensen The RS-232 CAT for my K2 has always worked well. Getting ready for the OK RTTY, I find that it keeps giving weird frequencies, none of which are right. It seems to do it about once a second. I'm running WriteLog, the rig is set to K2, and the baud rate to AUTO, which has always worked. Anyone got any ideas? If I can get this fixed, I think I'll just leave the K2 set on RTTY ... this happens every time I try to get it working with the laptop again. I have 2 USB adapters, both Prolific bridges, one from Elecraft and one from RS. The RS one has worked in the past. Open to any ideas. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2009 Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2009 - www.cqp.org /quote -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon -- ___ 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 CW filtering
- Original Message - From: Gary Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] With that, what filter should I go with to maximise my CW experience? Like John W2XS I went with the 500 200 Hz filters. In CQ WPX CW I could slowly tune up 20M and work the European stations in between the loud east coast stations - it was like they were not there. Very impressive! And no ringing.I have not cranked the width down to 50 Hz, but the times that I did were pretty effective. I had a 1.8 filter that I thought was going to be good for SSB and OK for CW. I didn't like it on SSB and it was too wide on CW - stations 1 KHz away would nail the AGC, so I traded it for a 1.0 filter. So for CW I believe that the 1.0, 500, 200 is an excellent combination, although I have not had the chance to use the 8 pole narrow CW filters if one is to believe the numbers that W4ZV, W4TV, and others have come up with comparing the 5 and 8 pole filters, it doesn't appear that there is a whole lot of difference between them. At least not to the average human ear! That's how I see it here in the woods in MI! 73HankK8DD ___ 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: Keying SB-200 addendum
Brian Better yet - If you can find a MFJ / Ameritron ARB-702 before you leave http://www.ameritron.com/Product.php?productid=ARB-702 We've used them with SB200 and FL2100 amps on a couple trips to FP and they are great and pretty much bullet proof. 73 es GL HankK8DD - Original Message - From: Brian Moran [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Don Ehrlich [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Ralph Parker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 2:21 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200 addendum I am the parts delivery guy :-) there's a great one transistor one resistor circuit for doing this that I have used in the past. I'll bring some relays and back emf diodes too Brian soon to be vp5/n9adg Sent from my iPhone On Nov 22, 2008, at 10:39 AM, Don Ehrlich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ralph, A reed relay is a fragile device and may not survive the transient current and voltage spikes present when switching the SB200 relay. Be sure to have your friend bring a relay robust enough to handle the load presented by the relay coil in the SB200. Don K7FJ Tnx for your comments, guys. I'm at VP5W, and no Radio Shack on the island :-( I did bring a little relay interface, but the reed relay has given up the ghost. Fortunately, we have one op coming from Seattle next week, and he can bring a replacement. It is a borrowed SB-200, otherwise I would have installed a soft-key mod. Oh well Elecraft had better hurry with their KPA800! VE7XF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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] Making K3 RX audio like K2
- Original Message - From: NZ0T [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 1:16 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Making K3 RX audio like K2 I like the sound of the RX audio of my K2 with the KAF2 filter better than my K3. It has less hiss and just sounds better - at least to my crummy ears.. I have played around some with the RX equalizer in the K3 and have improved it some but has anyone had time to really find out what settings will best mirror the K2 with the KAF2? Thanks and 73, Bill NZ0T Bill I tend to agree - the K2 with the K2DSP does sound better on CW with the DSP / NR turned on than the K3 with NR turned on. At least to my old ears. On the K3, with NR off AGC SLP = 12 AGC THR = 5, it sounds pretty close to my K2 with no DSP / NR. ( My CONFIG MENU settings are on http://k8dd.com/k3/K3_Settings11-03-08.xls ). I have recorded both with Audacity. Without DSP both the K2 and K3 have great sounding audio. When you turn on the K2 DSP the signal may sound a bit hollow, but the waveform of the CW is not destroyed. With the K3's NR turned on with any of the levels set the leading edge of the CW signal starts to flatten out or go soft and destroy the CW waveform - the leading edge goes anywhere from looking like a .45 bullet to a 30-06! It does, however bring the signal up out of the noise, but at higher speeds it makes it hard to copy. I recorded a CW contest in the spring and sent sound clips to some friends and some QRP ops that I worked - one comment was I've got to check my rig - that keying sounds really soft. It wasn't their keying - with the NR off they sounded fine. The end result is -- I don't use NR or RX EQ. As has been stated, RX EQ on CW causes very low audio when the bandwidth is 200 Hz or below. I have not tried the MCU and DSP that came with the K3, but I do not remember that NR altered the received CW waveform like it does now. And I have no idea what NR does to signals on SSB That's my story and I'm sticking to it 73HankK8DD ___ 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: in-band-IMD etc. what does this mean to a user?
And if you want to record your TX and RX audio it is very possible to overdrive the sound card because the Line Out level is controlled by the AF Gain control! 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: Ignacy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:18 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: in-band-IMD etc. what does this mean to a user? Once I started a thread on eham on Mark V Field having high AF distortion; the second harmonic of a 400Hz carrier was only about 30 db below. After many exchanges it turned out that I was overdriving the sound card; after reducing the input the second harmonic was about 45 db below, not bad. 45 db is what they are finding. Not bad. Ignacy, NO9E FREE 3D EARTH SCREENSAVER - Watch the Earth right on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/earth ___ 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] Rambling on....
MessageI'd like a copy too. 73 thanks. HankK8DD - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire To: 'G4MKP' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 5:52 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Rambling on Hi Terry: There's an application note that discusses how to get to the nuts holding that panel as part of making a modification to the K3's AF amplifier. It was released a couple of months ago but searching all over the place I cannot find it on the Elecraft Web site. I'll send you a copy directly. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of G4MKP Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 2:07 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Rambling on I gave my K3 another RTTY run out for the WAE contest this weekend. Filter set-up exactly the same as CQWW RTTY using the High/low cut-off to about 200Hz made for simple copy of even the weakest US low power stations. The rig once again performed flawlessly and with the newly acquired small beam (TGM) I was able to 'null' out most of the EU wall. In fact, I set the bandwidth to 600Hz and could still work reasonably comfortably - the beam helping here. CQWW CW to look forward to at the end of this month. It will be interesting to compare my score against the FT2000 in 2007. As an aside, I noticed today that the rear panel plate holding the mic in/line in/out sockets is loose. Removing the top cover reveals that getting to the panel is not so straightforward. Is there a sequenced procedure for this minor bit of maintenance? Finally, I ordered the KRX + filters on 10 Sep 08. When can I expect it? Cheers, Terry G4MKP -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: [qrp-l.org] OT - QRP Quarterly (Fall 2008)
And if you did forget to renew and need, want or desire the Fall 2008 issue, they are in stock at the QRP-ARCI Back Issues department (In the cornor of my basement!). http://www.k8dd.com/toystore/qqback.htm -- even though I have not updated the page to show it, they really are in stock! And it may take, unfortunately, up to 4 weeks to hit your mailbox in some cases! 72 73HankK8DD On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 11:41 AM, Steve, G4GXL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Fall 2008 issue of 'QRP Quarterly' will be hitting mailboxes in the next 2/3 weeks. Further information (and an image of the contents page) can be found at http://www.qrparci.org For those not familiar with 'QRP Quarterly' a PDF of a typical back issue is available for download. Current subscribers might want to check if they need to renew (around 300 members will need to) - use the 'Member Lookup' button. 73 Steve, G4GXL -- QRP ARCI Webmaster - www.qrparci.org MyAPRS Map - www.g4gxl.com/aprs Member: QRP ARCI, G-QRP, TAPR, ARRL, RSGB, BATC http://www.ServaLink.net - monitoring your website 24/7 Email or phone notification of faults, hacks and outages within 60 seconds. Take our 14 day FREE TRIAL ! ___ http://mail.qrp-l.org/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l_qrp-l.org -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.'-anon - ___ 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] More changeable items during transmit
- Original Message - From: Ed Muns [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Robert Brandon' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 3:15 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] More changeable items during transmit I love the ability to toggle RIT during transmit. I agree, although I have RIT on most of the time anyway. What I really appreciate is being able to adjust the RIT during transmit. When someone answers a CQ, I am busy typing in their call sign and not able to simultaneously adjust RIT. So, while my response transmission is going out to them I can adjust the RIT. I've already heard their signal and can blindly adjust the RIT for optimum copy when they come back with their exchange. Then, my TU message (or subsequent CQ message) clears the RIT to be ready for the next caller. 73, Ed - W0YK It would be good to be able to adjust WIDTH during transmit, too. Like Ed, when someone answers a CQ, I am busy typing in their call sign and not able to simultaneously adjust the WIDTH because someone just opened up close to the frequency. And it is nice to have the RIT on VFO B when the DISP button is toggled, it would also be nice to have the WIDTH available for display there too. There are a lot of times that I wonder where the WIDTH is set. 73HankK8DD Help is here! Click now for simple and easy Financial Advice. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/fc/Ioyw6i4tx369XM0QhJlYW8FWBqkREv9gi6ZEuMC50R1YcKcygWP7t5/ ___ 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] Is it OK to USE Heil/Elecraft MD-2 Mic w/ K3?
- Original Message - From: paul hendershott [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 2:51 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Is it OK to USE Heil/Elecraft MD-2 Mic w/ K3? Anyone having a problem using the Heil MD-2 Desk Mic w/ the K3? - No problem Mine works fine, people (unfortunately) tell me that it sounds like me! Set the mike for front panel and bias on. 73HankK8DD ___ 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] Re: K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31
- Original Message - From: S Sacco [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2) How about concentrating on creating a rock-solid code base, with the AGC/NR/NB/whatever all functioning at their best possible level of performance. 73, Steve NN4X And make CW sound good with NR turned on. 73HankK8DD Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out! ___ 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] Tricks to K3 assembly (WAS: Prospective K3 Owner)
Measure twice, assemble once! Magnetic screwdrivere is a good idea, too. Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out! ___ 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 I / II Switch
I have mine set up fairly spartan, I think. I is 700 Hz on CW, 2.7 KHz on SSB and 1.0 KHz on Data II is 400 Hz, 2.6 KHz, and 1.0 Khz on the same settings. I guess going between the two is a lot easier or quicker than turning the Bandwidth knob. They used to get a lot of use (actually #I did) when I would be chasing DX spots, or typing frequencies, from the logging program because when I'd change band and/or mode several times the K3 would forget what the filter setting was supposed to be for the mode. I would rather have them both the same for the DSP filters and have them store the power level - 100 watts for barefoot and 70 watts for driving the amp.Although I could leave the K3 set at 70 watts all the time - if I can't work them at 70 watts I very seriously doubt that I'm going to work them at 100 watts! Now I have the logging program telling the K3 what to set the DSP filter to for the given mode from the logging program band plan, so I don't know if the band/mode default was ever fixed! 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: Larry P. Greenberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 7:33 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 I / II Switch I understand that the I / II switch on the K3 switches the last two used DSP filter settings and crystal filter selections. I am having a little trouble understanding how this switch is useful. Could someone explain its practical application? Most of my operating is chasing DX and contesting. Larry, WA9MAG ___ 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 FREE 3D EARTH SCREENSAVER - Watch the Earth right on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/earth ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB CW
N1MM records QSO's where Writelog records continuously. Using N1MM in the NA QSO Party, for 424 QSOs, I used 500 Mb. A 25 second QSO took 1,101 KB Audio Format PCM 11.025, 16 Bit, Stereo. With Writelog one hour (3582.78 seconds) is 6,998 KB Audio format MPEG Layer-3 16 kBits/s, 11,025 Hz, Mono. Quite possibly I could have cut down the audio format to something like PCM 8 kHz, 8 Bit, Mono 7 kb/sec. That would have saved about 4,000 KB. But the 8 kHz quality was a fair amount less quality than the 11025 Hz in WPX SSB using an IC-746 with fixed line output. So I guess it depends on which program you are using to record, how much quality you want and how big your hard drive is! 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: David Cutter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 12:07 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB CW Is there an optimum setting for digital recording (bit rate?) that will maximise memory capacity? I presume that ssb and cw being narrow audio need than hi fi. Has anyone done the sums to record a 48 hour contest? This would be brilliant for training. Even better to record a segment of the band that can be replayed using LP PAN etc. What memory capacity would be needed for that and is it practical to do? David G3UNA - Original Message - From: Jeff Kinzli N6GQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 4:51 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB Thanks guys...I have Audacity, and that's what I was thinking of using unless someone had a better idea. I'm still wondering if there's a way to get the monitor audio out the line-out output from the rear. It would be there out the headphone jack but as K8DD pointed out, that is going to be controlled by the AF Gain, which isn't optimal. Jeff N6GQ ___ 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 FREE 3D EARTH SCREENSAVER - Watch the Earth right on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/earth ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB
When you record both XMT and RCV audio the level is controlled by the AF Gain control on the K3 rather than a fixed level output. To keep from distorting on the laptop you have to keep from turning the AF Gain up too high, which can cause distortion on the laptop. This can make it difficult to copy weak stations on the air. I have used Writelog and N1MM to test this. But if the laptop is independent of the logging PC you could use Audacity - a free audio program. 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: Jeff Kinzli N6GQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 8:43 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB Hey Folks, I'm planning a serious effort for CQWW SSB in October and would like to record the entire contest digitally to my laptop (not the logging computer, a different one). I'd like to also include in the recording the monitor audio on XMIT, is this possible? If anyone has had any great success with any particular computer recording software, I'd love to hear about that, too. My plan is to just run the LINE-OUT from the K3 to my MIC-IN on my laptop, and adjust MIC levels until I have something that doesn't distort. Any words of wisdom or success stories are welcome... Thanks! Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Need a little SMD help!
I need a little help with replacing the two SMD diodes in the VSWR circuit. K3 support has determined, after 4 days of emails, that they are bad - possibly from a 'nearby lightning strike' - and it's up to me to replace them with 2 new more robust diodes or pay for having them replaced if I send them the K3. I guess the new robust parts are warranty, but replacing them isn't! Elecraft is sending me the 2 new more robust diodes. I do not have the equipment to remove the old ones and replace them, nor do I have the desire to work on anything smaller than a 1/8 watt resistor. So . is there anyone within 50 miles or so of Lapeer, MI who can change these new diodes when I get them?And if you don't have a K3, this would be a good chance to see one and try it out! 73HankK8DD ___ 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 rough note on CW monitor
I haven't noticed too much in the way of distortion. But the leading edge of CW elements is decayed with NR on. It seems to me that DSP 1.81 works much better with MCU 2.2x 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: Julius Fazekas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 10:05 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 rough note on CW monitor This weekend I noticed that the CW sound was distorted and full of artifacts. This was listening to my own sending via headphones, keying was via N1MM through the serial port. I'm using MCU 2.22 / DSP 1.88. Any thoughts? thanks, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ___ GET FREE SMILEYS FOR YOUR IM EMAIL - Learn more at http://www.inbox.com/smileys Works with AIM®, MSN® Messenger, Yahoo!® Messenger, ICQ®, Google TalkT and most webmails ___ 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 power setting for SSB QRP?
- Original Message - From: David Yarnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 9:20 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 power setting for SSB QRP? Most QRP contests have a QRP limit of 5 watts for both CW and SSB. I know the ARRL does that. ARCI, and I think GQRP, had QRP on SSB limited to 10 watts, I think in an attempt to account for the disparity between the two modes QRP-ARCI defines QRP as: QRP operation for QRP-ARCI purposes is defined as operation with a transmitter power output of 5 watts or less (CW)(A1) and 10 watts PEP or less (SSB)(A3J). QRP-ARCI awards are based on these output levels. . I believe most other QRP organizations agree with this, although there are some groups / contests that specify that SSB QRP is 5 watts (or less) output on all modes. As far as I know, no one uses the well discussed (and sometimes over discussed!) use of ERP in QRP power levels. 72 73HankK8DD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - how to CONFIG without VFO B?
The latest version of Ham Radio Deluxe will give you control of most all the CONFIG menu functions . there are a couple missing, but I don't think it would be a 'show stopper'. 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: LB3SA [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 2:29 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - how to CONFIG without VFO B? I just received my K3 kit and love the radio already! I have a problem however... After about 1 hour of usage the VFO A encoder stopped working for some strange reason. I swapped it for VFO B so it is definitely the encoder and nothing else. But now I'm not able to use the menu or CONFIG since VFO B is a must for this. Does anyone know if either N4PY or Ham Radio deluxe will give me control of the CONFIG menu? A new encoder will be ordered on Monday of course but from Elecraft to Norway often takes more than a week (gasp!) :) 73, Are - LB3SA KX1 - K2 - K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---how-to-CONFIG-without-VFO-B--tp683139p683139.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 FREE 3D MARINE AQUARIUM SCREENSAVER - Watch dolphins, sharks orcas on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/marineaquarium ___ 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 Microhpone
- Original Message - From: Gary Gregory [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 5:58 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Microhpone Hello Again, I agree with an earlier post from Steve. I will sit under my favourite Gum tree in the back yard, under my nice 80M full wave loop and silently pray that the gods at Aptos are reading these posts closely and that somewhere in the dark of the night in Aptos an idea will be born to design, build and market the perfect microphone for those of us who have a distinctly Non Professional Radio Announcer Voice so we can be all happy little campers. Maybe they will. After all, they came up with one of the better paddles for CW with the Hexkey . I guess they could spend some time on the phone ops! (tongue out of cheek) 73HankK8DD ___ 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 :: headset choice
I got one a Sennheiser PC350 a couple of weeks ago. I think it's the best of the boom microphone/headsets. Definitely the most comfortable, and the headset has a fair amount of passive noise reduction. I'd give them a 5 out of 5. Also another happy camper here. 72 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: Steve Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 10:07 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 :: headset choice I needed a new headset to go with my new K3. I decided to experiment, since I wanted something different, but it had to be *very* nice in order to 'beat' the Heil Pro-Set Plus which was the alternative. My requirements: extremely comfortable, great aesthetics, well-made, top sound performance, serviceable, innovative, good value. So, I went with the Sennheiser PC350. Plugged it right into the K3, turned the bias on, adjusted the EQ, and I am one happy camper. I'll take the $$ I saved and put it towards another roofing filter! Steve KZ1X/4 K1, K2, K3, etc. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 :: headset choice
My RX EQ is (and has been for a month) flat - all zeros. Firmware 2.19 because it sounds so much better on CW than 2.2x AGC SLP = 2THR = 5 NR = F2-4 The K3 sounds real close to the way the K2 sounds. HankK8DD - Original Message - From: Mike Kasrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: hank k8dd [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 3:53 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 :: headset choice You all might pass along what your EQ settings were changed to so there is a point of reference for everyone. Mike/aj9c hank k8dd wrote: I got one a Sennheiser PC350 a couple of weeks ago. I think it's the best of the boom microphone/headsets. Definitely the most comfortable, and the headset has a fair amount of passive noise reduction. I'd give them a 5 out of 5. Also another happy camper here. 72 73HankK8DD Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out! ___ 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: recommendations wanted for NR setting
Pre Firmware 2.20 I uses AGC SLP 4 and AGC THR 8 to make the K3 sound like the K2 AGC. At least on CW. And used NR F2-4. That worked great at Field Day. Since Firmware 2.20 I cannot find a setting that accomplishes two things Sounds like a K2 and the audio level for NR on off is about the same And with NR on (most any setting) now the received CW sounds soft, or very slow attack time. At higher speeds it is possible to miss a leading dit in a character. But at this point AGC SLP and THR both equal to 2 works fine (to my ears) with loud and weak signals, but when I turn on NR the received signal goes very soft. If I set NR = F1-1 through F1-3 it isn't too bad. 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: Vic Abell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 7:18 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3: recommendations wanted for NR setting I just completed K3 1162 and am interested in setting its NR to an optimal value for combating summer QRN. I am currently using F 1--4 with some success, but would like to hear about the settings others prefer. Any other advice on other ways to reduce QRN and back ground noise with K3 features would be welcome, too. 73, Vic-W9RGB ___ 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 FREE 3D MARINE AQUARIUM SCREENSAVER - Watch dolphins, sharks orcas on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/marineaquarium ___ 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] Receive Equalization
No . But I understand it's on the list after I shot myself in the foot with it on CW.But that's another story! 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 11:24 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Receive Equalization Can the K3's Receive Equalization be adjusted and saved differently for SSB and CW? For example, flat on CW, and voice frequencies up and low bass cut for SSB. If not, is this on the list? Paul N4LCD ___ 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 FREE 3D EARTH SCREENSAVER - Watch the Earth right on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/earth ___ 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] Using Voice Files along with Mike Input on a K3
Ed . If you look at http://www.writelog.com/support/wlso2r.pdf it shows how to set up the mike for SSB contesting. If you ignore the Left Rig and the W5XD Multi+ keyer and just look at the Right Rig and microphone setup you will see how to keep the audio from the other ops out of your mike. In N1MM configurer you can select the line to mute when playing wav files. This is also mostly the Mic input. Check http://pages.cthome.net/n1mm/html/English/BasicFunctions.htm#Recording_Wav_files for recording info. I have found that if the MON level is turned up so you can hear yourself, with MIC + Line in you will get feedback when you activate PTT. I'm assuming this will not happen if the mike is plugged into the sound card. Also, if you want to record both TX and RX audio in the contest you have to select =PHONES. This will send TX RX audio to the sound card at a level controlled by the AF Gain control (NOT Line Out level) and possibly overdrive your sound card. 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: Ed Steeble [EMAIL PROTECTED] I tried to use a K3 in the IOTA contest on SSB but ran into a problem. I couldn't figure out how to satisfactory key the K3 with wave files from N1MM Logger and also use a Heil Headset. Reading the manual it appears that you can have audio input from ONLY the front panel, rear panel, OR line in. The wave files were coming via the line in and the mike via the Front panel. Did I over look something? A fellow team member and I considered paralleling the mike and sound card input but we didn't want a live mike while wave files were playing. The Elecraft web site says that their digital voice recorder (KDVR3) is not yet shipping. For now, does this mean that that I have to use my MFJ voice keyer (configured for a Kenwood radio) if I want audio files AND mike capabilities? When using a K3, how are others handling SSB contests? 73, Ed K3IXD ___ 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] Using Voice Files along with Mike Input on a K3
Yes it would! - Original Message - From: Stewart Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] It would be nice to have a LINE OUT setting something like =TX/RX where both the received audio and the transmitted audio were available at a preset (independent of volume control) level. It would be very useful in contests to record both sides of a contact CW or SSB. 73 Stewart G3RXQ Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out! ___ 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] ON4UN has a K3?
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The only one I had trouble with was the WIDTH control. For some reason I kept expecting the filter b/w to become narrower as I turned it clockwise... Same here. That's the only knob that I consistently turn the wrong way. Agreed. I think it has to do witht he fact that the Filter display moves to the right as it gets narrower and the WIDTH knob moves (turns) to the right as it gets narrower. That was the main problem that operators had on my K3 at Field Day. ___ 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 FREE 3D EARTH SCREENSAVER - Watch the Earth right on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/earth ___ 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] Sidetone Monitor Preference Opinions
Allow the PITCH to be changed without having to listen to the tone or with the tone. Allow the sidetone level to be changed without having to listen to it or with the tone.. Allow the sidetone to be independently controlled (and be able to change it while you are transmitting) or AF Gain controlled. Personally I like the PITCH to be adjustable without having to listen to it. And the sidetone adjustable without having to listen to it. And the sidetone level independent of the AF Gain control. And I'd like to be able to record both the TX and RX audio at a fixed level rather than have the level controlled by the AF Gain! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 9:21 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sidetone Monitor Preference Opinions I don't adjust the sidetone level very often. Not sure I'd like to have it vary with the AF Gain. I think I like having it as a reference audio level. Mine is set at 25. What I would like is the option to adjust the PITCH without hearing the sidetone. In other words, listening to a weak signal I want to adjust it's pitch (offset) for best copy. Different signal conditions can warrant the use of different pitches for optimum copy. But you can't do this with the sidetone overriding the received audio. Even if you set the sideone level to zero the received audio is blocked whenever PITCH is on. 73, Drew AF2Z ___ 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] WIDTH control - Was: ON4UN has a K3?
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The panel layout works for me too. Anyone who has used it for awhile will realize they know where many of the functions are without needing to read the labels as to what is a tap and what is a push, etc. The only one I had trouble with was the WIDTH control. For some reason I kept expecting the filter b/w to become narrower as I turned it clockwise... 73, Drew AF2Z I agree It seems strange that the WIDTH control turns to the left for narrower when the Filter display goes right I thought I was the only one that felt this way. There are a handful of things that seem strange that you have to get used to on this radio! 73HankK8DD ___ 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] Firmware Stability
- Original Message - From: Brett Howard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Actually it wasn't too long ago that I was talking with Wayne when I'd had radio troubles and I'd mentioned that I wished there was a way to erase memories. He mentioned that he didn't understand why I'd want that when all I had to do was just write something else back over the top of it. Mainly its just cause I'm anal and like to have things clean and tidy Anyway he decided it was a relatively simple fix and poof it showed up. That was a fun one cause many other than myself appreciated that one. As well I had a slight problem in the way the scan feature worked. I sent an email to Wayne mentioning that I was having an issue that was very repeatable that resulted in the receiver being muted with no way to get out of it other than starting scanning again until it stops or power cycling the radio. There was a beta version of code that hadn't even been released yet that Wayne emailed me and poof my problem was solved. I always wondered how things got to the top of the wish list! Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out! ___ 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 Firmware 2.19
Gee, I don't know To only say the audio went up, or down, when I loaded X.xx doesn't tell me anything! What was the AGC SLP? AGC THR? NR settings? With out that information, yes - it can go up or it can go down when you turn NR on! I just loaded 2.20. The audio went way up when I turned on NR - I was using the XG2, 50 uV on 80M. SLP= 4, THR= 8 NR= F2-2 and I had really liked the way the radio sounded with the 2.1x's, but with FW 2.20, NR would hurt it was so loud. Almost triple while monitoring AFv. Changing SLP = 14, THR = 5 got the audio real close . but the radio sounds like crap. OK . that's a personal observation of what it sounds like to me on 80 CW! I'm not sure I understand everything I have read about SLP and THR! Nor do I want to. I want a radio that sounds close to or better than the K2! So there's what I think. 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: Stan Rife [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 6:45 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware 2.19 Also with my K3 there is a significant reduction in the audio level when NR is on. I don't see how the AGC would affect the NR. It's just a function of the filtering that reduces the volume when the NR is activated. Or is there something I am missing. Stan W5EWA Houston, TX K2/100 SN 4216 K3/100 SN 0690 Roger Stein wrote: Hi Roy, Try AGC THR = 5 and AGC SLP = 8and or experiment with varying those two parameters as you monitor a signal. My AF gain is at the 9 o'clock position, AFX on, BIN option. I use a couple of small RCA/Radio Shack speakers. To my ears, the difference between NR on/off is really close to the same audio level. But as Lyle says, experiment, it is quite revealing!! Best of luck! 73, Roger WA7BOC K3 #75 On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 7:34 PM, Roy Morris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think I am about ready to go back to 2.16. I find the receive audio to be too weak with NR and attenuation engaged. Roy Morris W4WFB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com FREE 3D EARTH SCREENSAVER - Watch the Earth right on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/earth ___ 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: Low power in RTTY
I got in NAQP RTTY late for an hour or so last night. Only used 20, 40 80M and the power was 100 watts out the whole time - at least when I looked at the wattmeter! I did watch the PA Temp, after I heard the fans speed up, which made it into the mid 40's C. The only problem was the AF Gain was controlling the Line Out to the PC - a problem with trying to record the contest with both RX and TX signals. Every time I'd change the AF Gain I had to adjust the Line In level on the PC! And with =PHONES turned off you can't record the TX side of the QSO. Kind of a PITA. Other than that the K3 using 500 Hz (both first IF crystal and second IF DSP) was a real treat! 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: WA6L [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 10:37 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3: Low power in RTTY I worked for a few hours during the NAQP RTTY contest this weekend and ran into a strange issue. On 15 and 20 I get full power out while running RTTY on the K3. On 40 and 80 I am limited to about 20 watts. I am running versions 2.02/1.77 of the firmware. I normally run in 'Data A' mode but tried 'AFSK A' as well. SWR was similar for all bands as was the software (Writelog MMTTY). I looked at every control and configuration that I could think of that might be different betwen the bands but couldn't find anything. It may well be that I have a setting wrong but I cannot find it. To try and isolate the issue I left everything the same except the band button, and still ran into the problem. On CW, the power out is consistent between all bands. Any help would be appreciated. If this is a known firmware issue let me know and I will load one of the betas. Thanks and 73, John, WA6L GET FREE 5GB EMAIL - Check out spam free email with many cool features! Visit http://www.inbox.com/email to find out more! ___ 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] About Keyboard for K3 for digital or CW mode (WithoutPC)
If you used #10 wire . Check out the July 2008 CQ magazine, page 74, the Beginners Corner column. There is a very good write-up on page 79 on how to do this. I suppose you could use #12 wire if your current requirements were lower on each leg. 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: Sanger, Joseph [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 11:57 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] About Keyboard for K3 for digital or CW mode (WithoutPC) How detrimental would it be if I broke up the power cable going to my K3 into two segments, joined by a two pair of Anderson power poles? Is this sheer stupidity on my part? (It would be convenient for me to do this, but not if it introduces more problems than it solves). Thanks in advance for any answer! ___ 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 sub rx audio, etc.
- Original Message - From: Tom Childers, N5GE [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 sub rx audio, etc. On Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:11:35 -0700 (PDT), alsopb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there a mono option? That is where the sub and main rx audio appears in both ears? If no antenna tuner, must one install the BNC connector? I don't see ever needing to connect the sub rx antenna to any but the transmit antenna. The firmware makes one choose either BNC or antenna tuner. There is no choice for none. Brian/K3KO I'm confused. Isn't the antenna tuner connected to TX antenna? Are you saying you don't want to be able to distinguish between the second RX and the MAIN RX? Suppose I was working cross band and had it the way you want it. How would I be able to determine which band I was hearing? Or if I were to work split in a pile up, how would I know if that carrier I hear was on top of the DX or on his listening frequency. That would really make it hard on the pileup police. I really would like to know why you want to convert it to mono. No kidding. Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq I'm not sure why you would want to select 'none' for the second RX antenna You wouldn't hear much. It appears the SUB RX can have the same antenna as the first RX or the BNC below ANT 2 for a separate antenna. We used to go to Zone 2 up on James Bay for CQ WW SSB with either a TenTec Omni D or a Corsair (it was years ago) and on 40M we would TX around 7050 and listen 7050 7195 with the remote VFO. It mixed audio to mono headphones. Didn't really care what freq the station was calling on - just work them. Hopefully the EU VE stations were on 7050 and the US stations were on 195! Some people might find left ear / right ear from main RX / sub RX .. I used to find that very distracting before I kind of became used to it. And . ask me my opinion in person some time about my thoughts on pileup police . About the same as DX nets .. but that's not a topic for here! :^} 73HankK8DD ___ 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] RE: [dxlab] K3 will keep CW filters when QSYing SSB
I don't see this with Logger32 . But I had to add some lines to the .ini file so the program would change the filter to what I specified - 700 Hz on CW, 2.7 KHz on SSB and 1.0 KHz on Data. If the program does not tell the K3 how to set the filter when you change band and / or mode it will revert to the previous mode and you have to use NORM. At least with the current firmware! 73HankK8DD -Original Message- From: Laurent FERRACCI Hi friends, I am posting this message to the Elecraft, microHAM and DXLab lists, because all three are involved. Sorry for crossposting. Anyway, it probably won't appear in the Elecraft list, because this list considers me as a spammer (?). Say i'm listening to CW on my K3, and see a interesting spot on Spotcollector. I click on it, Commander and my microKEYER will QSY the K3 to the spot frequency. However, i usually end up in SSB with the previous filter setting, ie the narrow CW filter, and of course it's not enough for SSB. Of course, i only have to press the NORM button to broaden it, but it's annoying. I don't have the same problem when QSYing from SSB to CW (the width is reduced as it should). Has anyone the same problem ? Any advice ? -- Laurent Ferracci, F1JKJ GET FREE 5GB EMAIL - Check out spam free email with many cool features! Visit http://www.inbox.com/email to find out more! ___ 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 audio output v headphone sensitiviy
- Original Message - From: Bill W4ZV [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can't explain others' problems but all 3 of my Heil headsets have plenty of AF gain with the K3...even for very weak signals buried in noise. 73, Bill Headphone comfort has been a challange for me! I have several ProSets - They have good audio, like Bill said. I don't like them because they are uncomfortable - after about 5 or 6 hours my left ear hurts. The JBL noise canceling headphones feel better, sound better, but after 5 or 6 hours they hurt. The $35, made in China, noise cancelling headset from Meijer (like a WalMart or KMart) are very good for the long run, but they don't sound as good. Just picked up a very good pair of computer gaming headset and electret boom mike attached. 150 ohms impedance and so far they sound great I guess NAQP in Aug will be the test to see if they can last over 5 hours. If they do, I'll have a couple Heil Pro sets for sale. 73HankK8DD ___ 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] Hearing the effect of narrower roofing filter
- Original Message - From: Jan Erik Holm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 8:31 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Hearing the effect of narrower roofing filter Darwin, Keith wrote: each step. When I step to 500 Hz and the narrow roofing filter kicks in, I can hear a distinct change, more than just the DSP narrowing I'd heard while stepping from 1000 Hz to 550 Hz. The effect is very noticeable. - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - Keith, Can you describe this change closer. 73 Jim SM2EKM Get two pieces of plastic pipe about a foot long. One six inches in diameter. One three inche in diameter. Close one eye and look at the mountains in the horizon and you will see a wide view. 6000 Hz Put the six inch pipe up to the other eye. You will see a portion of the horizon - like 1000 Hz. Put the three inch pipe up to your eye. 500 Hz. The effect, as Keith says, is very noticeable! 73HankK8DD GET FREE SMILEYS FOR YOUR IM EMAIL - Learn more at http://www.inbox.com/smileys Works with AIM®, MSN® Messenger, Yahoo!® Messenger, ICQ®, Google TalkT and most webmails ___ 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] Band button
Yeah, anyhow . there are other things that really need to be fixed before cosmetic stuff like that! - Original Message - From: PhilB [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 3:50 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Band button Please Elecraft, leave the Band Button the way it is now. Phil K7PB - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the situation that has been around since dirt was young. The bands are usually referred to in terms of their wavelength (meters). Most people automatically think of 20 meters as being 'higher' than 30 meters because the frequency is higher ___ 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 Nifty Mini Manual
I got one to see what it looked like. Nice little book and you can find answers quicker than using the Operators Manual that comes with the K3. Nifty Manual does have an update policy to cover software updates. I think their website says you can trade your Nifty Manual in for $12 to get a newer one. Good deal . for them! 73HankK8DD . - Original Message - From: Deni [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Elecraft Reflector' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:04 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Nifty Mini Manual I've just ordered the K3 Nifty Mini Manual. Well actually I wanted the book DX101x by AC6V and found Nifty Accessories stocked this book so I just had to add the K3 Nifty manual to my order. Has anyone had a chance to review this manual, will it remain up to date, with so many software updates to the K3? Both should be a good read anyway... 73, Deni F5VJC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] LINIX PCs and ham SW?
I have a Asus eeePC 4G. Great little laptop - little is the key word! It came with Linux - Xandros derivitive. Fairly difficult to install other software on it. I was going to put Ubuntu on it, but the first disk I came across was the XP CD, so I stuck a stripped down XP on the eeePC. Love the 30 or 40 second boot time. It runs K3 Utility, Writelog, Office, and FT-817 Commander. I think if I were ordering one today, as much as I love Linux, I would probably get it with XP. Besides - IMHO, and I will probably be taken to task for this statement - the Linux Ham Radio software is really lame compared to the Ham Radio software written for Windows. 72 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: Solosko, Robert B (Bob) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 11:04 AM Subject: [Elecraft] LINIX PCs and ham SW? Hi Folks, I'm considering buying an inexpensive LINIX PC (i.e., ASUS eee) to be dedicated to my station - my primary uses would be logging, rig control and as a panadapter. Other uses would be running design programs, e.g. EZNEC, TL-details, and general word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail and web browsing. What is the availability of ham SW for these applications that will run under LINIX? Will any of the SRD programs that can be used for panadapter purposes run under LINIX? What about sound card capability and audio input and output? Will EZNEC, etc. ruin under LINIX? Thanks. Bob W1SRB ___ 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 FREE 3D EARTH SCREENSAVER - Watch the Earth right on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/earth ___ 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] UTILITY Improvements
And a good request it is . There are functions in the K3 Utility program to copy CW and RTTY that other programs can handle. Then there is the the function to send commands to the K3. And you can back up the configuration (but not the memories).And set the filters. I guess I'd like to be able to back up the configuration, memories and filter setup to the logging PC, a network drive, a CD or a USB memory. Now that would be great! 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: Dick Dievendorff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'K2ZLS' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; ELECRAFT@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 8:11 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] [K3] UTILITY Improvements I've heard this request before. It's being considered. It requires support work in the MCU firmware as well as the K3 Utility. I'm not sure whether this should be part of the K3 Utility (whose function is firmware loading and initial setup configuration) and a more general program like Ham Radio Deluxe that is an operational support - connected all the time sort of program. Maybe memory save/restore belongs in that category of program. Dick, K6KR Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out! ___ 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] FD - Some Comments about the Event
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Random comments: 1) Send in your entry, no matter how insignificant it may seem. Log entries are votes in a very real sense. And if you were QRP in FD, also send in your results to VA3JFF for the QRP-ARCI milliWatt Field Day. Information on this can be found at http://www.qrparci.org/content/view/6870/118/ 72 73HankK8DD Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out! ___ 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] Clock time is off now with beta FW
I downloaded and installed 2.10 beta FW last night - the K3 was turned on for a couple of hours and then off the rest of the night. Just checked and the time is within 20 sec of my atomic clock in the shack. So I don't see that problem here. Maybe it's the difference between Pacific time and Eastern time zones?! 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: Mike Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 9:03 AM Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] Clock time is off now with beta FW I am using new beta FW v02.10 / v01.81 Time now is 12:47 UTC (5:47AM Pacific), clock reads 01:47:xx, either 11 hours off or 13 hours off. I use the K3 time for logging, er, I used to anyway. I know that the rig is communicating with the PC because HRD is controlling the K3 fine. I also know the PC is hooked to the internet and has successfully synchronized with time-b.nist.gov. Mike Scott - AE6WA Tarzana, CA (DM04 / near LA) K3-100 #508/ KX1 #1311 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto Notch
And it would be nice when you are in SSB and have the Auto Notch on and want to turn it off all you had to do was tap Auto Notch one time to turn it off. The way it is now you tap it and it goes to Manual. Then tap it again to turn it off.Waste of a tap! Besides, when you have it in Manual you cannot adjust it until you hold the Auto Notch. Seems to me it should be tap it to turn Auto Notch on, tap it again to turn it off. For Manual: Hold Auto Notch to put it in Manual (and you can adjust it with VFO knob). Tap it to turn Manual off. 73HankK8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon -- - Original Message From: n4lq [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 1:43:59 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto Notch Fred Autonotch is for SSB, not CW. Just push the NTCH button. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Fred Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 12:52 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto Notch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was talking with an average power of 4 Watts from Georgia to a fellow in Vermont, and a very loud tuner-upper dropped in. I hit the K3's Auto Notch and he completely disappeared. The notching was so complete that I turned it off to see if the tuner-upper had actually quit tuning, or if the Auto-Notch was just doing a great job. He hadn't stopped tuning. OK, how do I get the auto-notch to work? Mine is either OFF or MANUAL. I have been thinking it just wasn't implemented yet. Using MANUAL, it is truly astounding! K3 #642 uC: 1.99 d1: 1.76 d2: 00.00 FL: 00.02 dr: 00.00 73 Fred K6DGW Auburn CA CM98lw ___ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1507 - Release Date: 6/18/2008 7:09 AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] [K3] K3 and Logger32 logging program
If you click on a DX spot, or type in the frequency to change to another band and / or mode and the filters do not switch to the default settings And you are using Logger32 - Here is the answer to get SSB settings on SSB, Data settings on Data and CW settings on CW sent to the K3! In the help file there is a section on the K3, but that is for pre-MCU 2.00. Here is an update to how it works for MCU 2.00 and above: Filter selection The K2 and K3 should always store those filter setting by each mode. If you select the mode by manually or clicking DX spot then in the future they will select the filter by stored setting. There is another way to select a filter directly from Logger32. Add one or two of the following section in the Logger32.ini. “n” in FWn is Filter number of your K2. FW is the DSP bandwidth on your K3 (see examples below). The K3 will select the proper first IF (roofing) filter. For radio 1 (Elecraft) put following lines (Sample for K3) For K3 below MCU Firmware 2.00 [Elecraft Filter 1] # This is for Radio 1 USB=K22; FW1; # K22; puts the K2 or K3 in 'extended mode; FWx sets the filter to FLx LSB=K22; FW1; RTTY=K22; FW2; CW=K22; FW2; For K3 MCU Firmware 2.00 and above [Elecraft Filter 1]This is for Radio 1 USB=K31;FW0270;FW0270; # K31; puts the K3 in 'extended mode' FW0270; is 2700 Hz for the DSP filter LSB=K31;FW0260;FW0260; # K31; puts the K3 in 'extended mode' FW0260; is 2600 Hz for the DSP filter RTTY=K31;FW0100;FW0100;# K31; puts the K3 in 'extended mode' FW0100; is 1000 Hz for the DSP filter CW=K31;FW0070;FW0070; # K31; puts the K3 in 'extended mode' FW0070; is 700 Hz for the DSP filter K3 DSP filter is set to the closest lower 50 Hz. i.e. FW0069; will default to 650 Hz. For radio 2 (Elecraft) put following lines (Sample for K2). [Elecraft Filter 2]# This is for Radio 2 USB=K22; FW1; LSB=K22; FW2; RTTY=K22; FW3; CW=K22; FW4; You may need to repeat the command for certain filter selections, especially in K3. CW=K22; FW2; FW2; -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon -- ___ 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] PA Temp
How hot does your K3/100 PA run? And how hot is safe? I was sitting in a pileup at 90 watts and watching the PA Temp - it got up to around 41 or 42 C (about 100 F) so I turned the fan up a notch or two and it cooled right back down to around 20 C (70 F). 73HankK8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon -- ___ 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] PA Temp
--- G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hank k8dd-3 wrote: I was sitting in a pileup at 90 watts and watching the PA Temp - it got up to around 41 or 42 C (about 100 F) so I turned the fan up a notch or two and it cooled right back down to around 20 C (70 F). How did you turn up the fan? I assumed that the K3 would speed up the fan by itself when the temperature rose above thresholds defined in the firmware. The fans will increase speed when the PA gets hot, but while I was sitting there at 90 or 100 watts, pressing the function key to send my call over and over, I checked the PA temp and watched it rise, so it got me wondering! I'm not at home at the moment, but I think I went to CONFIG:PA norWhen you turn the VFO B knob you can step through the fan speeds. I had to turn the volume down and you could just barely hear the fan speed come up. And you could see the PA temp come down real fast. The main reason I was wondering is because on one of my K2/100's you can definitely tell that the KPA-100 has been run very hot by looking at the solder pads. Never did work the XE2 on 6 M CW! 73HankK8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon -- ___ 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]Changing band/mode and filters don't
I'm not sure how many use Logger32, but when I am chasing DX spots and change band and / or mode, the filters do not go to the default settings. The same thing happens if I type in a frequency. Logger32 knows, from the band plan, which mode to use by the frequency. If I go from, for example - 14022, CW, 700 Hz to 7133, SSB the K3 will not always go to the 2.7 KHz filter - sometimes it stays on 700 Hz and sometimes it goes to the II default of 400 Hz. I is 700 for CW and 2.7 for SSB. II is 400 for CW and 2.7 for SSB. The same thing can happen when I (rarely) use the Band up/down to change bands. If, when I go to another band, the frequency there is on a different mode the filter does not always go to to that default setting. So is it a firmware thing or is it a Logger32 thing? 73Hank -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon -- ___ 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]More on changing band/mode and filters don't
More information: I just downloaded DX4WIN demo. It does the same thing - K3 on 14.025, CW, 700 Hz. Click on a spot for 28280. Radio goes to 28280, Mode changes to SSB, but filter stays at 700 Hz. - Original Message From: hank k8dd [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 11:52:05 AM Subject: [Elecraft] [K3]Changing band/mode and filters don't I'm not sure how many use Logger32, but when I am chasing DX spots and change band and / or mode, the filters do not go to the default settings. The same thing happens if I type in a frequency. Logger32 knows, from the band plan, which mode to use by the frequency. If I go from, for example - 14022, CW, 700 Hz to 7133, SSB the K3 will not always go to the 2.7 KHz filter - sometimes it stays on 700 Hz and sometimes it goes to the II default of 400 Hz. I is 700 for CW and 2.7 for SSB. II is 400 for CW and 2.7 for SSB. The same thing can happen when I (rarely) use the Band up/down to change bands. If, when I go to another band, the frequency there is on a different mode the filter does not always go to to that default setting. So is it a firmware thing or is it a Logger32 thing? 73Hank -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon -- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3]More on changing band/mode and filters don't
I'm glad it wasn't me or any of the programs that I use. Apparently the default I or II setups do not tie the filter with the mode or it's just not using the default setup that you have saved in the K3 when you use external control. 73 Thanks HankK8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon -- - Original Message From: G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 5:45:42 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3]More on changing band/mode and filters don't hank k8dd-3 wrote: More information: I just downloaded DX4WIN demo. It does the same thing - K3 on 14.025, CW, 700 Hz. Click on a spot for 28280. Radio goes to 28280, Mode changes to SSB, but filter stays at 700 Hz. Exactly the same thing happens using MixW. Doing some investigation with the command tester in the Firmware Utility, I think there is a bug in the K3 firmware. It is not changing the filter bandwidth if a band change is made by CAT command and this results in a mode change because the mode last used on the new band is different from the mode you were previously using. If you are on 14.025 CW, and you change frequency to 28280 by sending the command FA0002828; the K3 changes to that 10m frequency. The mode used on 10m is the mode that was used the last time you were on 10m, but the filter bandwidth remains the same as it was on 14MHz. So if you were last on 10m using SSB, you will end up in SSB with a CW filter bandwidth. If you were last on CW, you will be in CW mode on 10m. This explains why you observe that the filter sometimes changes, and sometimes doesn't. If you were last on 10m in CW, if the software sends a mode change command after the frequency change command, the K3 will go to 10m CW and then change to SSB which will cause the filter bandwidth to change correctly. If the K3 was last in SSB on 10m, then it will change to 10m SSB and the narrow bandwidth become wrongly set as the new SSB filter bandwidth. The subsequent mode change command won't do anything. - Julian, G4ILO K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Re%3A--K3-More-on-changing-band-mode-and-filters-don%27t-tp17576785p17579881.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 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: too easy to overwrite dial memories
- Original Message From: Ian J Maude [EMAIL PROTECTED] K9ZTV wrote: Guys . . . This is much ado about nothing. Just LEARN how the K3 does memory storage and retrieval and it will become second-nature to you. With respect Kent, (and I know your email was not aimed at me) I did not ask for any such reinvention of the front panel. I simply stated that it is easy (and frustrating) to overwrite memories. I am also not afraid of exerting myself to learn the radio. My point is that it should not be possible to 'accidentally' overwrite a memory. I do not need multiple stacking thingummies or anything like that, I simply want to be able to put memories in there and not be able to overwrite them by not concentrating enough. During a contest or some other frantic time, my brain does not always cover every eventuality. Come to think of it, it is not that much good at other times :) As an Elecraft lover for over 6 years I have no wish to use another radio. I simply wish to be able to use my K3 as easily as possible and as it is basically firmware driven, I see no problem in wishing the radio to cover my humanity. If nobody asked for functionality or reported issues, the K3 would not be where it is today. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 end quote Hear, hear -- Well said, Ian. HankK8DD ___ 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] 10 minute countdown timer
- Original Message From: Terry Schieler [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just hope that this doesn't take precedent over my request for a built-in halogen fire extinguisher! :o) Terry, W0FM Or some of the more serious stuff like: The NOTCH button. Instead of cycling Autonotch, manual, off Make it -Tap NOTCH and AutoNOTCH comes on. Tap it again and AutoNOTCH goes off. Or HOLD NOTCH and it goes to MANUAL NOTCH and you can adjust the notch frequency. Tap it and it goes off. or The ability to use WIDTH while you are transmitting. And have the buttons on the right side work while transmitting, and not screw up the CW being sent or Have both RX and TX audio go out the LINE OUT at a fixed level, not at the AF Gain level. or PTT should over ride any CW delay settings when not in QSK. No delay at the end of a memory from the PC (CQ, Exchange, etc) when using PTT control. But you would want a CW delay when sending from the paddle/keyer Those would be some of my thoughts. 73HankK8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon -- ___ 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: too easy to overwrite dial memories
And then it would be nice to hear the memory when you press MVFO as you step through the memories. 73HankK8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon -- Phil Debbie Salas schrieb am 29 May 2008 um 10:57: Or maybe just require two presses of VM? That's the way one of my talkies works. When I hit VM, the memory number flashes. Hitting VM again stores the info in that memory. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3s in WPX CW at P40L
Ed Muns, W0YK wrote: 10. Another issue, already on The List, is the inability to adjust many of the controls during transmit. This is VERY limiting in a contest environment. Yes, very. And if you press most any of the buttons while there is a CW signal being transmitted the CW will sound really strange, the PTT delay goes away causing the amp relay to operate with every element. And it does this until the PTT goes away with the end of the memory from the PC, or you hit the ESC key. If I remember right, RIT and the Speed Mic gain controls are about the only ones that work while transmitting. I was very impressed with the receiver in WPX! 73HankK8DD -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3s-in-WPX-CW-at-P40L-tp17489984p17526871.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 and contest logging programs
Has anyone tried using Writelog or N1MM with the K3 on SSB using the program as a voice keyer, feeding the Line In jack in the back? Did it work? If it did, how did you do it? It appears to me that you have to switch MIC SEL from front or rear panel mic input to Line In. 73HankK8DD -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-and-contest-logging-programs-tp17039832p17039832.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 - Linking the VFOs for CW - SSB switching
I don't know about Auto CW or SSB I can hear the CW pileup now .. some guy hits his foot switch as he leans over to grab the spilled beverage and says oh darn or something like that, and the rest of the world knows he has (a) a K3 and (b) spilled his beer. There's a lot more that I'd rather see on the K3. 73HankK8DD G3XDY wrote: Like a few other VHF and up types I'm patiently waiting for the Auto CW capability on the K3, where it sends on CW if you press the key and on SSB if you use the Mic PTT, with a frequency offset between the two equal to the sidetone frequency. I have found a useful work around for now is to link the two VFOs with an offset equal to the sidetone pitch, with the higher frequency one set to CW REV and the lower on USB. Toggling the VFO A/B button then gives instant changeover from SSB to CW without having to retune. I hope to give this a work out in the European VHF/UHF/SHF contest this weekend. 73 John G3XDY K2 #4713 K3 #689 ___ 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 -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3---Linking-the-VFOs-for-CW---SSB-switching-tp17008996p17021326.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] FDIM, FISTS Dayton Hamvention
The Biggest Show on Earth is coming in May! Four Days in May (FDIM) and the Dayton Hamvention. FDIM is in Fairborn, OH fdim.qrparci.org Hamvention is about 15 miles away hamvention.org There are still some good rooms at the QRP Hotel - Holiday Inn in Fairborn, OH -rooms.qrparci.org Plan on coming and enjoying not only the biggest hamfest in North America, if not the world AND the QRP FDIM seminars, the buildathon, the vendor night, the Awards Banquet . Four days of QRP Fun! And bring your spouse - there is ST1TCH (that's Stitchin' in Dayton). Last year the ladies had a great time stitching and shopping and shopping! http://k8dd.com/rooms/2007st1ch_news.htm and http://k8dd.com/rooms/ST1TCH2008.html 72 73 HankK8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon -- ___ 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 Kit vs. Factory - difference in delivery time?
Darwin, Keith wrote: How long was it from Katie-gram to rig-in-hand for your K3? - Keith N1AS - Three days from Katie-gram to a box being handed in the door in Michigan by the USPS rural mail lady. 73HankK8DD -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Kit-vs.-Factory---difference-in-delivery-time--tp16356780p16370858.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 and linear amp
On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 6:10 AM, Brendan Minish [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 2008-03-21 at 18:33 -0700, hank k8dd wrote: The problem with Elecraft rigs switching Ameritron amps has existed with the K2/100 and, so it appears, now with the K3/100. I think the problem is not elecraft rigs but amplifiers that have unreasonably slow switching times. 10msec or longer is unreasonably slow and I think it's 'unreasonable' to blame the manufacturer of the radio because the amp manufacturer saved a few bucks and used a cheap, slow relay instead of a proper RF relay. None of my Icoms give me the ability to alter the key delay for slow amplifiers either. The correct approach is to mod the amp to improve matters. the other option is to use the PTT input with a footswitch to take care of RX/TX changeover 73 Brendan EI6IZ Well, that's a tough call to say it's not a problem with the Elecraft rigs. I took a fair amount of flak from the true believers because a long time ago I said the Elecraft shut down and other radios did not shut down, so it must not be a problem with the Ameritron amps. Before I put the Relay Accelerator on my AL-1200 the KPA-100 on the K2 would shut down. The relay would still key, but no output. No other indication that there was no output until I glanced at the wattmeter. Great way to lose a run frequency!! None of my Icom radios exhibited this problem - They may chop off a tad of the first element, but this has never caused a problem without the relay accelerator. And I'm not about to take it out to see what happens with the K3/100. Maybe the K2's RF comes up to quick compared to the other radios. Maybe the K2 shuts down too quick with that short time that it takes the relay to pick. I don't know . and at this point - I don't care - I've worked around the problem . whether it's an Elecraft problem or not! 73HankK8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and linear amp
Bob speaks the truth here. The K6XX fast relay circuit is the answer. The problem with Elecraft rigs switching Ameritron amps has existed with the K2/100 and, so it appears, now with the K3/100. I have had the K6XX fast relay circuit in my AL-1200 working with the K2/100's. No KPA-100 shutdowns since I put it in a couple of years ago. And there has been no problem with the K3/100. It is a simple fix to allow the K2/100 K3/100 to work with the slower 12VDC Ameritron amp relays . if you need it. 73HankK8DD Roger Go to this site http://www.k6xx.com/radio/fastrely.pdf K6XX has a need relay speed-up circuit that might be applicable to the relay in your amp. I suppose that it requires the relay to be a 12v relay, though. Don't know what you actually have. Good luck and 73 Bob N6WG -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-and-linear-amp-tp16180386p16213536.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] FDIM and Dayton Hamvention
The Biggest Show on Earth is coming in May! Four Days in May (FDIM) and the Dayton Hamvention. FDIM is in Fairborn, OH fdim.qrparci.org Hamvention is about 15 miles away hamvention.org Rooms at the QRP Hotel - Holiday Inn in Fairborn, OH - are at rooms.qrparci.org Plan on coming and enjoying not only the biggest hamfest in North America, if not the world AND the QRP FDIM seminars, the buildathon, the vendor night, the Awards Banquet . Four days of QRP Fun! And bring your spouse - there is ST1TCH (that's Stitchin' in Dayton). Last year the ladies had a great time stitching and shopping and shopping! http://k8dd.com/rooms/2007st1ch_news.htm and http://k8dd.com/rooms/ST1TCH2008.html 72 73 HankK8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon - ___ 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] This coming Thursday (Friday GMT)
This coming week we are headed to Suriname in northern South America. The dates we will be on the air are Feb 13 - 18 In the past when we go to the DX side of radio for a major contest I make it a habit of reserving Thursday evening for 40 Meter 2XQRP. So. I will be on approximately 7040 plus or minus calling CQ QRP from PZ5DD and I'll stick around untill there are no more QRP stations calling. I'm sure there will be others, but hopefully no one will spot me on the PacketCluster network!! The plan is to get on about 0200Z February 15. That's Thursday evening about 9 PM Eastern Time. I will probably be around 25 wpm - but if you figure it's me and call at a slower speed I will try to match your speed - N problem. The call is PZ5DD. Next weekend we will be in the ARRL DX contest using the call PZ5WW Multi Single. There will be 4 operators - AC8W W5JAY KB8TXZ and me. And the exchange we'll be giving will probably be the standard ole 5NN NNN . That's 599 for the RST (I know, I know, but it's the standard!) 999 for approximately nine hundred and ninety nine watts. So if you find us - give us a QSO, and we will slow down to the slowest caller. There is a very good chance that I will show up on 18096 Monday after the contest and see if there is any QRP activity. I will try to let the QRP reflectors know an hour or so in advance when I'll be showing up on 17M On 40M I hesitate to go down to 7030 because that is down in DX country and I am not trying to generate a pile-up, but I want to work 2XQRP - unless it's a QRP pile-up, that is! 72 73 and hope to work a lot of 2XQRP while we are down there. HankK8DDPZ5DD Please reply direct - I have the reflectors on postpone / no mail while I'm on vacation! -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.'-anon - ___ 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] Dayton, FDIM Rooms at the QRP Hotel
2008 QRP-ARCI / FISTS Dayton Hamvention rooms! We have 150+ rooms at the Holiday Inn in Fairborn, Ohio, about 17.18 miles from the lovely HARA arena! We will not be using the Homewood Suites because they did not agree with the negotiated price with the Holiday Inn. Again this year we are planning Alternative Activities for the hams wives, spouses, or significant others. Like last year, there will be a day or two of Stitchin' in Dayton - ST1TCH and some shopping trips to local malls, etc. More information will follow. Check the web site www.rooms.qrparci.org and go to the link for the Stitchin' in Dayton. The details, information and room request form are located: www.rooms.qrparci.org FDIM the QRP Awards Banquet: fdim.qrparci.org 73HankK8DD -- QRP Hotel Rooms www.rooms.qrparci.org FDIM May 15, 2008 www.fdim.qrparci.org QRP-ARCI www.qrparci.org Hamvention(R) May 16 - 18, 2008www.hamvention.org -- -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.'-anon - ___ 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] Hamcation in Orlando, FL
QRP-ARCI is coming to the Orlando Hamcation hamfest February 8, 9, 10, 2008. We will be in the commercial area in the commercial building. Look for the QRP-ARCI banner in Booth #71. Stan AC8W, Jay W5JAY and I (and any other booth volunteers) will be there. And I believe t hat Rex W1REX may be joining us with some Tuna Tins. Hope to see you all there or is it Hope to see y'all there! 72 73Hank K8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.'-anon - ___ 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] Shipping status ...ENOUGH ALREADY!!!! Please: Drop the comments and go direct to Elecraft to resolve!!!!
So I take it you want anything to do with the K3 off the reflector? Or are you just picking on one subject? Uu what can we talk about? Only K1, K2, KX1 problems, but not K3 problems (which would include shipping). Please let us know so we know what to talk about don't offend you guys. K8DD Bill Johnson wrote: I am not taking this out on anyone personally, as there have been so many emails on this topic so let me speak my peace Please, please keep these off the reflector. The explanations have been more than adequate. If you have issue, either email or call Lisa, etc., or cancel your order. ENOUGH ALREADY! 72, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35, K2 # 5279, KX1 #35, Mini Modules, etc. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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 Positions - Warranty
Craig Rairdin wrote: The Elecraft warranty isn't specific to the purchaser. I'm not sure about that .. From the Repair and Warranty Information page: Elecraft's 1-Year Limited Warranty* * This warranty is effective as of the date of first consumer purchase (or if shipped from factory, date product is shipped to customer). It covers both our kits and fully assembled products. For kits, before requesting warranty service, you should fully complete the assembly, carefully following all instructions in the manual. First consumer purchase would indicate that the warranty does not go with the radio. 73HankK8DD ___ 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 tuner: how does it actually function?
Ed Muns wrote: 3. If yes, how many slots per band? Or...how many total tuner position memories? What are your recommendations? Minimum of four per mode would be my thought. ___ 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 tuner: how does it actually function?
Yeah you knew what I meant! Minimum of four per mode per band would be my thought. DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: Four per mode PER BAND? Not just 4 per mode, right? de Doug KR2Q On Dec 8, 2007 5:29 PM, hank k8dd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ed Muns wrote: 3. If yes, how many slots per band? Or...how many total tuner position memories? What are your recommendations? Minimum of four per mode would be my thought. ___ 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 - Substitution of stock 2.7 for the 2.8
I can find no reference on the FAQ page that this is true, although it has been said by those who know on the reflector that this is true. 73HankK8DD David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I think you get a 2.7 in KRX3 too? On 6/12/07 15:08, Larry Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: Seems like the simplest solution would be to buy the 2.8 for cleaner xmit audio and shift the 2.7 to the 2nd rcvr to enhance its receive audio. Larry KW4A ___ 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] Test
F5VJC wrote: - . ... - . -. -. ___ 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] Firmware updates for EU bands
Toby Deinhardt wrote: I've asked about this too a couple times, but never saw an answer: What if I take my K3 on an expedition to place where the US band limits are not restrictive enough. Some countries are very strict and require built in TX band limits, which are not the same as the North American allocations. vy 73 de toby What happens if I take my K2/100 or my IC-746 to another country with TX band limits which are not the same as the North American allocations (which differ from country to country within North America)? What countries would not allow those radios to come in to the country with me? Will they not let me operate? I have not run into this restriction in about 15 or so countries so far. I just want to know where I don't want to go to visit and operate. 73HankK8DD ___ 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] CQ WW CW a K3
I just got home from CQ WW CW . a bunch of us got together at a major station and we each picked a band and used our own calls. 10 M - no operator showed up and I don't think the band did either. 15 M - a brand new Omni VII 20 M - me and my K2/100 w/DSP 40 M - AC8W and my other K2/100 80 M - K8AQM and his K2/100 160 M - N8EA and a borrowed K3/100 with no serial number! The K1/100 had the 2.7, 1.8 and 500 filters as I remember. I got to sit in front of the K3 for a little over an hour and came away with two observations . Well - three. 1. Best damn receiver I've sat in front of! 2. The small VFO knob had absolutely no drag. I don't know if they are all like that, or if the guy who built it didn't do something. I don't know his call or if I heard it I don't remember it. 3. This is the long, hard to explain thing. Let's say I am listening to 1830.000 to a DX station. VFO A The DX station says QSX 1829 so I set VFO B to 1829.00 The RIT is on and is + 1 KHZ - so A reads 1830.100 Now I want to listen to the pile on the TX frequency, so I press REV. Now my TX freq reads 1829.100 and my RX freq on the bottom reads 1830.00 I find where the last station worked is and release the REV button. The TX freq is going to be 100 Hz low! Seems to me that the RIT should stay with the frequency and not the location of that frequency. As I saw it this afternoon that could cause me to not be on the TX frequency where I want to be transmitting. But, like I said in Nr 1 - best receiver I've ever used. 72 73HankK8DD ___ 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 Covers
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I know someone in the US makes custom covers for radios, I even mailed about a K3 one I thought the site was http://radiocovers.com/ But looking at the site, I'm not so sure - anyone able to help? /reality off Cover? Cover? What?You're going to cover it? How can you operate it when it's covered? I figure on getting my run 2 radio maybe by Christmas if I'm lucky and have it built the same day and then use it for at least several days! We aren't going to cover that radio . It probably won't get turned off long enough! /reality kinda back on -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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 Missing serial numbers
David Pratt wrote: When all said and done DX-peditions always get RST599 anyway, so it doesn't matter what rig they use ;-) 73 -- There is a lot of truth there. When you are sitting in front of a radio - most any radio - with a pileup, split or straight up, there isn't a whole lot of difference between them. ** unless you are comparing a Heath AR-2 or 3 to a K2! ** 73HankK8DD -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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 K2 and SS
Last week I was talking to a friend on the phone near here about getting set up for SS. In the course of the conversation we decided to go QRP. He has two TS-450s for SO2R and a K2/100. His next question threw me Do you think I should use the 450s and go SO2R or use the K2 and go SO1R? My reply was Use the 450s and I can beat you - no problem! The end result - He went with the K2. And we are within 1000 points of each other. It's down to the log checking! This morning on the phone he said How much you think I can get for two 450's? Enough to get another K2/100? 72 73HankK8DD -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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 Missing serial numbers
Joe-aa4nn wrote: I can tell you after 8 DXpeditions using the K2 and then going to Scarborough Reef with IC7000s, there really is a difference. de Joe, aa4nn Well, yeah, I should have included the IC-706 in there with the AR-2 3. Never been on any of the biggies like BS7, but we took a 706 to FP and MD. I don't think that will happen again - and they say the 706 may be better than the 7000. Travel with the K2/100 ever since. 73HankK8DD -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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] Interesting K3 Pan Adapter Development
Personally I'm not a fan of panadapters or fancy displays on radios. Give me a tuning knob, volume control, and a good front end like the K2/100 has (maybe some day a K3 when Run 2 runs out the door) and that's about all I need! WriteLog allows you to do the same thing as N1MM and a few other logging programs - point click on the band map and cluster spots. However this mode of operation pointing and clicking spots or band map entries is a very small part of the total contest venue -- except at the multi-op stations for the multiplier station, where you have more time to fiddle with the mouse (or knobs) to tune in the station than a run or search and pounce station has. So, yes, there is room for a mouse on the operating desk just not much use for it when you are running or sweeping the band looking for new stations. These are my opinions and I own them! 73HankK8DD David Cutter wrote: My contest team uses N1MM contest logger and we can point and click on the band map side bar where previously entered call signs are listed. I use this frequently and I use the t/rx tuning dial for more search and pounce. Learning N1MM was slow, but using it speeds me up a lot. David G3UNA G6M team - Original Message - From: Bill Tippett [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 6:14 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Interesting K3 Pan Adapter Development N6TQS: Given that no knobs operations are pretty new, and only possible with some radios, I think you may be confusing a correlation with a causation. When no knobs operators have the experience that with knobs operators do, then we may see different results. It also is dependent on the no knobs interface. Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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: [Qrp-Z] QQ arrived
Dale Putnam wrote: Alright! QQ arrived. Good reading. Fun stuff. And some pretty thought provoking projects too. --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Yes we like to provoke your thoughts! 72 73HankK8DD -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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] The white box
Don Rasmussen wrote: Call me Lisa! Well OK .. You're Lisa! -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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] Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Wine Update Software
I don't understand the w(h)ine level here . I believe that I would do what I had to to be able to use one of the best radios on the band. Even if it was an old laptop or PC for that purpose only. Or I would not let a cheap PC OS keep me from owning a K3. 73HankK8DD Nick Lidakis wrote: Julian G4ILO wrote: VMWare may be free, but XP isn't. And expecting non Windows users to jump through technical hoops and buy a Microsoft OS just to run a firmware loader does not seem to me to be reasonable. I wonder how many Mac or Linux users out there have not ordered a K3 yet because of this issue? I wouldn't. I think the open spirit of Amateur Radio go hand in hand with the open nature of the GNU principles of free software. Since Mac OSX and Linux are both POSIX compliant UNIX, all we would need is some simple command line program written in C to run from a terminal for the firmware uploads. I would not, presently, buy a radio that I could not at least upload firmware with from my Linux box. I have been Windows free for the last seven years. Nick N2SVT ___ 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 -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Elecraft] [K3] K3 Rcv Ant Question
I was talking to a friend on the phone tonight and he came up with a K3 question . How many dB of isolation are there between the main antenna ports and the RX antenna ports? I ask because on my current radio (an Omni VI), the noise floor when listening on my 'aux' antenna is raised when my transmit antenna is connected to the main antenna port. Of course, there are outboard devices and other mods to help this problem, but I wondered how well the K3 handles this without 'help'? 73HankK8DD -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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] Re: CX Report
Sandy wrote: There has been an IARU bandplan that just came out. NOW is the time to support it and restrict contests to the sectors that are befitting the mode. The RTTY guys run rampant all over the band and are making HF comms hell for others who would like a piece of the pie too. This will get worse as modes like CW and AM become obsolete in their eyes. There IS a simple solution: retrict the contests to a small slice of the band. The same thing happens when there is a major you name it contest . The CW guys say the SSB guys run rampant all over the band .. And the CW guys say the CW contesters run rampant all over the band . The QRP guys say that when ever there is a non-QRP event on the band It's hard to restrict the running rampant. As more and more of us retire it should be less and less of a problem on weekends! 72 73HankK8DD -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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 Rcv Ant question
I got an answer to the second question (RX filters in the RX IN/RX OUT on the XVTR board) Now for the first question from a Multi/Multi friend: How many dB of isolation are there between the main antenna ports and the RX antenna ports? I ask because on my current radio (an Omni VI), the noise floor when listening on my 'aux' antenna is raised when my transmit antenna is connected to the main antenna port. Of course, there are outboard devices and other mods to help this problem, but I wondered how well the K3 handles this without 'help'? 73HankK8DD ___ 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 PTT -- done!
Bill W5WVO wrote: Tom Hammond wrote: Actually, it' might not all that redundant, since there ARE times when, even in QSK, you might NOT want to allow the rig to return immediately to RX... WHILE SENDING... for instance when you're in the middle of a transmission and someone (not the guy you're sending to) REALLY LOUD comes on the same freq. You might not want to hear the QRM from the other station (which your guy might well not be able to hear due to prop.) until you complete whatever it is you're sending... Just hit the foot switch (connected to PTT) and you'll mute the RX until you let up on the footswitch. The scenario you articulate here is EXACTLY why many CW contesters prefer PTT on CW. That is one reason . The other is when a slower station responds to a CQ or QRZ the considerate op (even in a 100++ rate situation) will slow down to their speed (at least I do) and PTT will keep the amp relay from dropping between words or characters. 73HankK8DD -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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] Customer responsiveness
Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Among other issues, most software and many interface hardware now implement PTT in CW. Any radio that is unable to deal with PTT is a significant problem for the user who often does not understand why his new rig does not work properly since his previous rig worked fine. 73, ... Joe, W4TV I certainly hope that the PTT function on CW did not end up getting lost in the K3 QSK thread. That is the one major thing that I miss on the K2 - the ability to use PTT with contest programs! 73HankK8DD -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and QSK
That's true. But if you don't have a QSK amp, using PTT to switch the radio from RX to TX, send the memory (CQ, Exchange or QRZ) and immediately back to RX is the next best thing. No VOX delay hang time. 73HankK8DD Joe, aa4nn wrote: For super fast contesting I don't see how one could beat the combination of a QSK amplifier and a QSK rig. I must be missing something. de Joe aa4nn -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 21, 2007 7:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and QSK FWIW, a good friend of mine and super CW OP/Contester/DXER (past-pres of NCCC) was a strong advocate of the CW PTT, esp if running the linear. WA6VNN Al ___ 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 K3 and phase noise
From the chart on Rig Comparisons on the Elecraft page ( http://www.elecraft.com/specs/K2phz_arrl.jpg ) These numbers are approximations from the chart on Phase Noise for 2 to 22 Kcs. Rig 1kHz2 10 2050 100 1M K3 -110 -119 -136 -140 -143 -144 -150 K2-113 -127 -130 IC7800 -103 -112 -130 -138 -140 -140 -140 FT2000 -102 -105 -128 -129 -128 -128 -128 ORION 2 -121 -129 -126 -125 -118 -128 -138 OMNI 7 -102 -103-120 -123 -127 -129 -126 Note: To convert Kcs to KHz multiply times one. -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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] KNB3 Option?
Tree wrote: On Wed, Sep 12, 2007 at 02:27:20AM -0700, J F wrote: Several of the beta testers have reported excellent results with only the DSP version. The pair should be outstanding. I just got my hardware one a couple of days ago. The real problem with having the DSP one work so well, is that it will take a lot of time comparing the two to figure out which is better. Reminds me of the old saying - if you have two watches, you are never sure what time it is. Both of the noise blankers have 21 different settings - so it will take me awhile to figure out the best ones. Maybe we need a new mail reflector strictly for comparing NB settings. 73 Tree N6TR K3 SN #013 I guess the real question on the HW NB would be .. aside from the fact that it gets rid of a whole lot of noise, is there the crud from adjacent signals introduced when the HW NB is turned on . like on some other radios? 73HankK8DD -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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 Pre Release Manual
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: I hope you'll forgive me for frustrating you with fuzzy preliminary pictures, and I do hope you're pleased with the manual you get with your K3. Ron AC7AC You are. I am. The 2.9 Mb that I downloaded looks good enough to put a K3 together and have it work. Good job. 73HankK8DD -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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 Manual....where is it???
It's there! 2.9 Mb of PDF! Don Rasmussen wrote: Yeah, I know that little bird, he works for the other side, a fantastic liar, don't believe a word he says. And remember, to a bird, talk is cheep. A birdie said it'd be along about 9-ish PDT. The slow, lazy engineering writer helping Wayne didn't get the draft to him until dinner time and then... Ron AC7AC ___ 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 -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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] rig size
John Huggins wrote: Another question is, for the contester, which transmitter and receiver parameters deserve their very own control knob? John That's a great question! Main tuning - large Second VFO/Receiver - smaller AF RF gain for each - the AF gain being the most used, so AF/RF main AF/RF Sub. AF---())---RFfor each I dislike having to use the concentric, or inner control without disturbing the the other. Those are the most used in a contest. Then there is the RIT for the non-zero-beaters! And next would be the filter width on a knob rather than buttons you must cycle through. Then keyer speed, but lately that is controlled by the PC / K1EL Winkeyer. The Bandswitch used to be right up there, but that's controlled by the PC now with contest and logging programs! Power, Mic gain, Compression, are nice, but pretty much set forget in a contest. You don't have a lot of time to be messing with them when you are running or SP. I'd think most everything else can be buttons as long as they don't bounce! 73HankK8DD -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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] two topical yet unrelated topics
It looks like a Sigma 5 clone! 73HankK8DD David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Have you seen the price? And it doesn't do 40 or 80! On 7/9/07 14:03, Steve Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: Has anyone yet seen (or tried) the new self-contained 'H' antenna from TW Antennas? http://www.twantennas.com If it is what I think it is, this could be a great OEM product for Elecraft. Make mine gray to match my K2! -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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] rig size
hank k8dd wrote: AF RF gain for each - the AF gain being the most used, so AF/RF main AF/RF Sub. AF---())---RFfor each I dislike having to use the concentric, or inner control without disturbing the the other. I think what I meant for the AF/RF might be better visualized as AF --o)---RF/SQ main upper control AF --o)---RF/SQ sublower control I have never seen much use for a squelch on an HF radio, but I don't operate FM on 10 or 6 M And while I'm opening myself up . I liked the PF1, PF2, PF3 instead of the Pitch, Text Dec, Data MD . Make the next two to the left XIT RIT and PF4, PF5 under them .. Put the RIT at the edge - easier to press after 6 hours in front of the radio . Guess I'd rather define what I want for that row of switches! Besides . It's all soft isn't it? Maybe we could change them in the future! 73HankK8DD -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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] K3 XIT RIT
With the XIT and / or RIT on, can you cause the resultant frequency,to be the operating frequency with the press (or press hold) of a button? For example - I'm on 7025.22 and the RIT is up 1.33 kc, so I'm listening on 7025.33 and transmitting on 7026.55. I'd like to press a button (or press hold) and clear the RIT and have the VFO read 7026.55. On the Icom 746 you press the RIT or XIT to turn them on and press them,for 2 sec to add the shift frequecny to the operating frequency. Or can you do that already with the K3? 73HankK8DD -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[Elecraft] Small Screwdrivers
A couple days (several hundred emails) ago there was a small screwdriver discussion. Just got this in an email from Surplus Computers: http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetailitem=ACC10087 For 99 cents you can get a couple of them and have something to screw around with while you're waiting for your K3 to ship! ;-) 72 73HankK8DD -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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 Question
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: By non-contester would you include DXer? A second receive channel to monitor the pack when your calling a dx station on an offset is essential. Al WA6VNN Absolutely! I miss my old Ten Tec Omni and the Corsair we used to use where you could listen to both VFOs. It was great when you were in a split pile-up and even in contests when you are outside of the US on 40M transmitting below 7100 on SSB and listening in the US phone band! 72 73HankK8DD -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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 Question
Don Rasmussen wrote: Assume a non-contester is looking at a K3. There would be no need for a second receiver nor the absolute selectivity of the K3. While the second receiver would be good in a contest, I'd think it would be more beneficial to the DXer who wants to listen to both the DX freq and tune around the pileup to see where to call . without having to switch VFOs. And, yes, the 870's front end does fold up quite quickly under very loud adjacent stations. But not as bad as the 706s and 7000s! 72 73HankK8DD -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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
