Re: [Elecraft] How to change K3 COM port to a high number (to avoid N1MM/u2R problem)
When dealing with COM ports created by USB devices, these 2 utilities out of Uwe Sieber's kitchen have helped me a lot: COM Port Manager by Uwe Sieber: https://www.uwe-sieber.de/comportman_e.html COM Name Arbiter Setter: https://www.uwe-sieber.de/misc_tools_e.html (scroll down on page) 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Good length for portable antenna
Check the colored table here <http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/randomWire/> . For SOTA activations I'm using a KX3 and a 6m pole. Both antenna and counterpoise are 12.8m (42ft). Works fine on all bands between 60m and 6m. Not invented here, but copied from the "Bandspringer Midi" antenna offered by SOTAbeams <http://www.sotabeams.co.uk/bandspringerMidi40m30m20m/> . 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Good-length-for-portable-antenna-tp7630402p7630403.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Help with KX3 Utility
After having connected numerous COM and USB-to-COM devices, your Windows registry may be full of "blocked" port addresses. Many devices only run on low COM port numbers. Take a look at Uwe Sieber's COM Name Arbiter Setter <http://www.uwe-sieber.de/misc_tools_e.html> (scroll down on the page) and free all those blocked COM ports! 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Help-with-KX3-Utility-tp7629219p7629249.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Audio Drops
While I never suffered from the "audio drop" issue after shutting down Log4OM, it seems that the new WSJT-X 1.7.0 produces the same effect when it is terminated. My K3 goes absolutely silent. Touching the WIDTH control brings audio back. WSJT-X is widely used, so hopefully there is a chance to find the root cause. Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Audio-Drops-tp7622169p7624819.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3S and FSQcall
Quite some time ago I did some tests using FSQCALL v0.24.6 and my K3 TRX. I used the "Use CAT commands from file" option. In a text file, you have to define the relevant COM port and CAT parameters. See the help text for details. Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3S-and-FSQcall-tp7622727p7622763.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 WSPR 2, ver 1.6
Ai4PF wrote > everything works fine on WSP 2 except I never see any of my numerous TX's > in the database. Do you receive (decode) other WSPR stations? If yes, frequency and PC time are ok. During TX, does your ALC show 4-5 bars? 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-WSPR-2-ver-1-6-tp7619451p7619513.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 internal battery problems
Per-Tore, With increasing cycle count, individual cells are showing differences. If you don't charge them individually, these differences are getting bigger, as reflected by the numbers you posted. You mentioned that you verified cell capacity using your charger. At what discharge current? Most probably not at the 1.5A which the KX3 draws when transmitting. While powering my KX3 with 8 internal Eneloop cells and varying output power, I found a total internal resistance of 1.15 Ohms. A single Eneloop cell showed 34mOhm (I have an instrument measuring Ri by applying short discharge current pulses). In total, only 25% of the total Ri comes from the 8 cells. Battery holder and wiring are responsible for 75%. 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-internal-battery-problems-tp7617201p7617307.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Prolific driver windows 10
Together with my K3 I ordered a KUSB back in 2008 (?) but never used it. Today I opened the package. The instruction sheet is Revision A, dated October 8, 2007. The enclosed mini-CD was unreadable, so I plugged the KUSB into my Windows 10 PC and wondered what would happen. A driver was found but the entry in Device Manager showed the famous yellow triangle plus an error messge "The device cannot start (Code 10)". After reading this and other threads in the Elecraft reflector I didn't want to give up, but quickly found this solution: http://leftbraintinkering.blogspot.ch/2013/05/usb-to-serial-prolific-2303-device.html Works great! No need to throw away your old Prolific PL2303 device! 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Prolific-driver-windows-10-tp7605939p7615294.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] normal K3 voltage drop on TX
Same PS here, but a RigRunner 4005 in between PS and K3. RX 13.5V @ 1.26A TX (100W CW) 12.0V @ 17A This yields a resistance of 95mOhms which I consider ok. 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/normal-K3-voltage-drop-on-TX-tp7606504p7606507.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] SHIFT/WIDTH in DATA A mode
I was able to narrow down the problem. It is related to SYNC DATA (CONFIG:SYNC DT) which forces the same crystal filter to be used for both RX and TX. As long as SYNC DATA is OFF everything works as expected. If SYNC DATA is ON: (1) Toggling between SHIFT/WIDTH and LO/HI CUT is inhibited (2) SHIFT control is inactive (3) LO CUT and HI CUT both act as WIDTH control Am not sure if these limitations are a logical consequence of SYNC DATA ON or an unwanted side-effect. 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-SHIFT-WIDTH-in-DATA-A-mode-tp7601016p7601025.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [K3] SHIFT/WIDTH in DATA A mode
After a long pause I started to operate in PACTOR again. My K3 behaves differently today compared to earlier firmware some years ago. Current FW is MCU 05.14, FPF 01.19, DSP 02.83. In DATA A mode: (1) PITCH shows N/A, in contradiction to the user manual. Seems to be fixed at 1500 Hz. That's fine with me, as I can adjust the mark/space tones in my PACTOR modem accordingly. (2) SHIFT/WIDTH controls are showing a strange behaviour: Based on the green LEDs next to the 2 controls, only LO/HI CUT is available, SHIFT/WIDTH is not. When moving LO/HI cut, filter graphic and VFO B display are both indicating a LO/HI cut, but what effectively happens is a width variation. Verification is easy: Acoustically or on the P3 display. 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-SHIFT-WIDTH-in-DATA-A-mode-tp7601016.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Sluggish Encoders
Elecraft mailing list wrote Since the speed and shift controls are not always problematic, I suspect a software conflict. 73, Dennis K3 #3481 Under typical operating conditions I sometimes notice a delayed response of the WIDTH encoder. With the antenna disconnected, the same encoder's response is immediate. Could it be that in addition to defective encoder components, CPU load is another cause? Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-Sluggish-Encoders-tp7600168p7600208.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Does Not Power On with External Power Supply
Two things I would check: (1) polarity ok (center positive)? (2) measure battery voltage while it delivers 0.5A or more to any available load. Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Does-Not-Power-On-with-External-Power-Supply-tp7593605p7593607.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Ultimate compact KX3 carrying case received -- perfect match for radio accessories!
The Think Tank Strobe Stuff is a perfect case for the KX3. However when you put it in a backpack with other items, there is a risk your KX3 will accidentally be switched on by external pressure on the respective switches. I'm trying to prevent this by carefully packing my backpack. Recently, when taking the KX3 out of its case on a summit two hours after leaving home, everything seemed normal. The KX3 was off. When I switched it on I was suprised about the low battery voltage reading because the 8 internal AA eneloop NiMH cells were fully charged in an external charger just a few days earlier and took about 2.2Ah each. The big surprise however came when I wanted to tune my antenna: The display went dead and the KX3 switched itself off. Back at home I confirmed that the NiMH cells were completely discharged and that the KX3 is drawing around 60uA when switched off, which is OK. I prefer not to imagine in detail what might have happened inside my backpack during my two-hour hike, but definitely the 2.2Ah were converted into heat! Fortunately my KX3 seems to have suffered no damage. Has anyone out there found an easy solution to protect the KX3 from being switched on when carried around in a soft case? Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Ultimate-compact-KX3-carrying-case-received-perfect-match-for-radio-accessories-tp7557886p7591118.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] My KX3 Battery Approach
Using 8 internal eneloop cells, I measured battery voltage versus current (as shown on the KX3 display) during RX and different TX pwr levels, created an Excel scatter chart and fitted a linear trend line. The result: 1.15 Ohms, R^2 = 0.95. A single eneloop cell has around 0.035 Ohms of internal resistance (measured with a 4-connector battery DC resistance meter forcing current pulses thru the cell under test). My conclusion: 25% of the 1.15 Ohms are due to the 8 cells, 75% originate in the battery holder and additional wiring. Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/My-KX3-Battery-Approach-tp7591100p7591119.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] LiPol battery pack and KX3 - voltage vs output
Alan Bloom wrote A more elegant way to do it would be a low drop-out regulator. Maybe something like this: http://search.digikey.com/us/en/products/MIC29302WT/576-1124-ND/771593 Alan N1AL Yes, the MIC29302 is indeed an attractive regulator when using a 4S LiPo to power the KX3. Chuck N6CAP is using it in his “KX3 Portable Lipo Power Solution” project: http://chuckprice.wordpress.com/2014/04/06/kx3-portable-lipo-power-solution/ Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-LiPol-battery-pack-and-KX3-voltage-vs-output-tp7180886p7590143.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Edgeport [was: COM port not working]
When having to deal with multiple USB-to-serial drivers required by different devices (K3, GPS tracker, RTL-SDR etc.) these 2 utilities by Uwe Sieber helped me a lot to manage COM ports and - even more important - to free no longer used COM ports if Windows still reports them as being in use: COM-Port Manager: http://www.uwe-sieber.de/comportman_e.html COM Name Arbiter Tool: http://www.uwe-sieber.de/misc_tools_e.html (scroll down on the page) 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/COM-port-not-working-tp7568905p7568961.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Ham Radio Deluxe Ver. 5.1 Serial Communication Issues
Running HRD 5.1 build 3209 on Win7 x64, COM port on mainboard. K3 Firmware: DSP 2.73 MCU 4.47 DVR 1.03 Front 1.15 HRD Tools Program Options Comms: - Read timeout 500ms (default) - Switch off enabled - Polling disabled - Display timeout warnings enabled - Dual VFO tracking disabled - Refresh interval 200ms These settings were probably inherited from HRD 5.0 when upgrading to HRD 5.1. No issues at all (so far)... 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Ham-Radio-Deluxe-Ver-5-1-Serial-Communication-Issues-tp7299071p7299098.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 RF Gain control reduced range after RF gain calibration
Nate, Take a look at a similar problem (and its solution) I had some time ago: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Rf-gain-tracking-main-vs-sub-tp5668917p5676134.html 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-RF-Gain-control-reduced-range-after-RF-gain-calibration-tp7113809p7114181.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] P3 - Know bug?
K3 4.39 CONFIG: VFO OFS = yes P3 1.09 span +/- 4 kHz (1) VFO A = 3550.0, RIT off: -- green P3 cursor centered, P3 reads 3550.00 (2) turn RIT on and set it to +1 kHz: -- K3 VFO A now reads 3551.0 -- red P3 cursor is 1 kHz left from display center -- P3 reads 3552.00 (3) tap CLR: -- same as (1) above 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Know-bug-tp6949119p6953190.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] pactor on k3
Did you check the K3's SYNC DATA function described in the AMTOR/PACTOR section of the manual? The K3’s SYNC DATA feature can be used to minimize T-R delays (it forces the same crystal filter to be used for both receive and transmit). Locate CONFIG:SYNC DT. Assign it to a programmable function (e.g., by holding PF1 ), then exit the menu. 73, Markus HB9BRJ / AE6MG -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/pactor-on-k3-tp6852177p6852859.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] RF gain sweet spot
Had the same problem in October 2010: RF gain tracking error between main and sub RX. Lyle then sent me a beta K3 Utility which performs the RF gain calibration at 2 different power levels (-73 dBm and -33 dBm). Of course you need an RF source capable of providing these power levels. This solved my problem. Have done a diagram showing the before/after behaviour (SCN ADC value versus RF gain knob angle) but since this reflector does not allow attachments I can't publish it here. 73, Markus -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/RF-gain-sweet-spot-tp6604787p6609476.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] SCS Pactor 3 modem with K3
Johnny Siu wrote: I would like to connect my K3 with the SCS modem PTC-IIusb to operate Airmail. Could any of you advise me the correct wiring diagram between K3 and the modem? AFAIK the PTC-II controllers do not speak K3 CAT commands, therefore the TRX Control port cannot be used to control a K3. Consequence: No frequency scanning (controlled by the PTC-II). The audio part between the PTC-II's TRX Audio port and the K3 is straightforward: PTC Audio output (pin1) to K3 Line in PTC Audio input (pin4) to K3 Line out PTC PTT output (pin3) to K3 PTT in PTC GND (pin2) to K3 GND ;-) 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/SCS-Pactor-3-modem-with-K3-tp5803075p5803495.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Rf gain tracking (main vs. sub)
After reading all comments, I performed an RF calibration using a -73dBm source and the K3 Utility 1.3.10.15. First run with factory defaults, second run using my signal source. A picture tells more than a lot of numbers: http://home.datacomm.ch/hb9brj/RFgain.jpg X axis = RF gain position angle in degrees: 0 = 3 o'clock, 90 = 12 o'clock, 180 = 9 o'clock Y_left = CONFIG:SW TEST SCN ADC readout of RF gain pot Y_right = DISP AFV in dBV Contrary to my earlier statement my K3's main RX does show an RF gain non-linearity. Markus 1505 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Rf-gain-tracking-main-vs-sub-tp5668917p5676134.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub RF gain
I always experienced a significant difference when comparing main/sub signal levels. Mike's message triggered me to search for the cause. Step 1: Changed RF/AF controls back to independent: SQ MAIN = 0; SQ SUB = 0; SUB AF = nor. No luck, the sub signal level was still much lower than main. Step 2: Filter parameters. The filter loss compensation values did not match! Forgot to enter gain values after having added more filters to the sub RX. Using the K3 Utility I copied the filter gain values from main to sub. Same bandwidth = same gain value in both main and sub. Problem solved: At identical settings (PRE, ATT, RF/AF Gain), main and sub signal lelvels are now fully identical. 73, Markus -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Sub-RF-gain-tp5659334p5665585.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] NCDXF/IARU Beacons
Take a look at Faros by VE3NEA: http://www.dxatlas.com/Faros/ Faros decodes even very weak signals. Some beacons are off target, so use sufficient RX bandwidth. 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/NCDXF-IARU-Beacons-tp5510562p5511829.html Sent from the [HAM] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?
Martin, Your eyes are better than mine! I could not find any APP vendor in Friedrichshafen. My original stock mail-ordered in the U.S. is nearly depleted. Please let the many European readers of this list know who is selling APPs in Europe. Thank you! 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Anderson-Power-Poles-tp5229747p5230284.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] The few, the proud, the Beta testers! Free new K3 software.
Don Rasmussen wrote: This code is fresh off the java mill, enhanced K3 operation at your fingertips. ... but it requires the outdated VBRUN300.DLL in order to run SETUP.EXE. If the app is programmed in Java, why not distribute it as Java archive? 73, Markus -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/The-few-the-proud-the-Beta-testers-Free-new-K3-software-tp4116565p4117009.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [HAM] WSPR 2.0 released
Doug Phillips wrote: Like all endeavors RTFM applies here, very good pdf file instructions. Non-WSPR users, take a special look at the excellent Appendix C Frequency Calibration. Just measured my K3 and found A = -0.5 Hz, B = 0.33 ppm. Very good, isn't it? Did 3 measurements at 6, 10 and 22 MHz, then fitted a straight line in Excel. 73, Markus -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/WSPR-2-0-released-tp4034433p4037236.html Sent from the [HAM] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 and Beta 3.44
Don't know if the issue I'm observing is linked to the one described above: When calling CQ in PACTOR FEC (simple 2-tone AFSK signal) in DATA-A mode, 5 ALC bars: - up to FW 3.42: External wattmeter shows steady power close to the requested power level - FW 3.44: External wattmeter keeps oscillating between 50...100% of requested power. 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-and-Beta-3-44-tp3859857p3863691.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 Power Output
hb9ari wrote: I work essentially with JT65A mode; as this mode is a single tone mode, i've set the modulation level just before full ALC and power to 50W (for DX only...). At the beginning of a JT65A transmit sequence, the power start at ~ 25W and go up to ~ 48W in 3 to 5 sec. I'm active in WSPR mode, which is a single tone as well. Mode = DATA A, ALC = 4 bars, PWR = 5W. An external wattmeter shows an absolutely steady power throughout the entire 2-minute TX cycle. The bottom cover just underneath the LPA gets pretty hot, but at 5W the KPA3 is bypassed. Will run a test at higher power to see whether or not it makes a difference. 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Power-Output-tp3563445p3565519.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 Power Output
Julian, G4ILO wrote: It would be nice to have the option to leave the KPA3 in at low power. I avoid using QRP for high duty cycle modes because I'm afraid it stresses the radio more than using 12W does. Julian, you can force the KPA3 to stay on by means of a workaround: Set PWR = 15W, then define actual TX power using MIC gain. 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Power-Output-tp3563445p3566192.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Auto-Notch Broken in 3.25 (I probably missed this)
Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote: Tried listening for the Elecraft SSB net at 1800. There was a heterodyne or other interfering signal on 14.316. I tried to use Auto-Notch, but nothing changed. Then I went to manual and notched it out completely. Same thing here. Auto Notch is gone in 3.25. 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Auto-Notch-Broken-in-3.25-%28I-probably-missed-this%29-tp3454576p3454621.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 voltage under load
When switching my K3 from RX to TX 100W FM, I measured these voltage drops: 0.03V directly at the Astron RS-35M's output 0.25V at an unused output of a WMR RIGrunner, connected to the RS-35M by a 2ft cable 1.00V as indicated by the K3, connected to the RIGrunner by a 4ft cable By cable I mean the type supplied with the K3. Certainly not as good as the 400mV reported by Guy K2AV. Still better than the 1.7V reported by Harris K9RJ. Corresponds to the 700mV reported by Joe W4TV (direct connection, no RIGrunner) Guess the major problem resulting from voltage drop is a reduced efficiency of the KPA3. 73, Markus HB9BRJ -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-voltage-under-load-tp3010557p3019971.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Audio Mixer
Is there a command to put both main and sub in both ears? (I've wanted this from day one.) Try this: !bedb; Thanks Barry! This leads to the following conclusion: In the command !bexx; 4 bits of the 2nd byte xx are responsible for the audio routing: bit0 (LSB) = Main Left bit1 = Main Right bit3 = Sub Left bit4 = Sub Right Works great! 73, Markus -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-Audio-Mixer-tp2625034p2634522.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 : no sound from speaker, no rx
Guys, i just completed the initial test and calibration. I hear no sound from the speaker or headphone, the rx shows no s-meter action when i transmit a signal with an other tx. There are no ERR-Messages. The radio ist equipped with the Transverter-Interface, I still have to install the Sub-RX and KPA100. Experienced the same when building my K3 in August 2008. It seems that the AUX-DSP board (used by Sub-RX), when installed during the front panel assembly, blocks the entire system as long as the Sub-RX itself is not installed. Support told me to remove the AUX-DSP board, do the initial tests and only reinstall it before adding the Sub-RX. Markus -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-%3A-no-sound-from-speaker%2C-no-rx-tp2578094p2578924.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Transmitting low power through the PA
I have recently become interested in the WSPR beacon mode (http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT), which involves transmitting a continuous signal for periods of 2 minutes. At a level of 5W the underside of the K3 gets uncomfortably hot. Since this is the sort of thing you want to leave running all day, I'd prefer the 100W PA with its big heatsink and pair of fans to take most of the strain. Is this possible? Julian, I'm quite active in WSPR and can confirm that the LPA module is getting hot. When I contacted Elecraft, they sent me a procedure to align several bias currents on the LPA board. To get access, you have to remove the KPA3. I realigned the bias currents but did not notice any significant difference in the temperature of the bottom cover. As a workaround, you can set PWR to let's say 15W and reduce the LINE IN (MIC) setting. Playing with PWR and MIC I can reduce my power all the way down to 100mW (measured with an OHR WM-2 QRP wattmeter). And to my surprise my signal was heard 2500km away... 73, Markus -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Transmitting-low-power-through-the-PA-tp1299409p2552990.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Digital Signals on 20M
For the past several days I have been seeing a couple of powerful digital signals, S9+, between 14.018 to 14.032MHz. They seem to be comprised of 4 or 5 discrete frequencies rapidly moving around in a bandwidth of about 2Khz. Can anyone let me know what this might be? The latest IARU Region 1 Monitoring System report published yesterday mentions it as a Chinese FSK8 ALE net. 73, Markus -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/OT%3A--Digital-Signals-on-20M-tp2544943p2545850.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Please try K3 main/sub receiver band independence and other new features
Please let us know how the new features are working. Meanwhile, Lyle (KK7P) and I are working on the next round Thank you Elecraft, this is a big step forward! I found 2 uses for my independent sub-RX: - monitoring IARU beacons on 2 bands simultaneously - listening shortwave broadcast stations in diversity mode (2 bands) 73, Markus -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Please-try-K3-main-sub-receiver-band-independence-and-other-new-features-tp2540792p2542676.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Time
No need to use a 3rd party software. Have configured Win XP's time service as described in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314054 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314054 . Have chosen a time server which is closer to my location and reduced the update interval to 30min = 1800s. Markus -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Time-tp2481285p2485334.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] accurate time
Lyle Johnson wrote: While on the subject of time, where is the oscillator that is used by the built-in clock on the K3? Front panel board. Is it adjustable? No. Sorry... U16 is the RTC (real-time clock) chip: http://www.nxp.com/acrobat_download/datasheets/PCF8563_6.pdf PCF8563 In theory, frequency pulling is possible via C60 while monitoring CLKOUT (32768Hz) on pin7. The datasheet recommends a 5...25pF trimmer capacitor. In reality this might be difficult since U16 must be powered up during the alignment... -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/accurate-time-tp2442818p2443883.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 ATU readout
Ralph Tyrrell wrote: Wayne gave us a way to read out what the ATU settings. Does anyone have the formula or formulae for using CT or CA and the L and C values to determine the impedance presented to the ATU? Had the same idea: Using my K3's ATU settings to determine the impedance of my antenna. The formula is easy. But besides L, CA or CT and the frequency, it contains the TX output impedance, which probably differs from 50+j0 ohms. Any opinions? Markus -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-ATU-readout-tp2441197p2441471.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Nabble: new look and feel (if you read the Elecraft list on the web)
I am accessing Nabble with Firefox 3.07. Since a couple of days the page is totally unreadable. All topics titles are shown as Nabble, and none of the links works. Any workarounds (except using another browser)? Markus -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Nabble%3A-new-look-and-feel-%28if-you-read-the-Elecraft-list-on-the-web%29-tp2412105p243.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Nabble: new look and feel (if you read the Elecraft list on the web)
ab2tc wrote: Also using Firefox 3.07. No such problem here. Maybe it's a localization problem; with US-English settings everything is fine. Found the culprit: Firefox add-on NoScript was blocking some of the code of the Nabble page. After allowing all scripts on this page to run, everything was fine again. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Nabble%3A-new-look-and-feel-%28if-you-read-the-Elecraft-list-on-the-web%29-tp2412105p2431617.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 RF Feedback Problem
I had an RF feedback problem when transmitting in digimodes (TX audio via LINE IN). On some bands and at power levels above 20W, my TX audio was distorted. BTW, my previous TRX did not show this problem in the very same setup. Similar to MIC, also LINE IN has an RFC in its GND line (L5 on the KIO3 Audio IO board). After removing it and placing a jumper, my problem was gone! 73, Markus -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-RF-Feedback-Problem-tp1442033p1469936.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
