[Elecraft] Elecraft radios
Fellow Crafters, After work I mowed the back lawn and thought I might try to work T32C if the higher bands were open. I managed to work them on 10 and 15 ssb. The 10M op didn't say anything, but the 15M op noted I was a new one for them. He didn't remember working another bicycle mobile. I needed the T32 for my recumbent bicycle DXCC. T32 was number 74. Running the K2 battery powered with a 8 ft. whip for 10 and a another mobile antenna for 15. These Elecraft radios are waaay too much fun,. May the mojo force be with you. 72, 73, Mike K5NU __ 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] APF
Fellow Elecrafters, Many of you have praised the current version of apf. Since I spend 99% or more of my time listening for weak signals on 80m, it should be a very useful adjunct. How do you utilize the apf - with NR on or off? My particular preference for listening keeps the NR on - never off. I use 1-3 or 1-4 on cw and find the apf quite uneffective with the NR on. That said, I have found very few occasions when the NR/NB combo needs anything else and am quite happy with the listening experience. However, if I could find a method where apf could help even more, I would welcome it. I use diversity rx always, NR on always, RF gain about 2-3 o'clock on both rxs, AF gain at approx. 12 o'clock. Incidently, I very seldom use a filter narrower than 2.4kHz unless in a contest situation. Just fits my ears/brain filter. Antennas for rx- 4 square/beverage. Any input would be appreciated as at present I try apf but find it of little use at these parameters. Of course I am not complaining as I really enjoy the K3's low band abilities. 73, Mike K5NU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 APF, etc
Fellow Elecrafters, I am appreciative of all the new and exciting functions which are being or have been incorporated into the K3 firmware. However, I am at the same time hoping someone will develop a laminated sheet summarizing all the new operations and how to use them. I spend almost my entire ham radio time dxing on 80m where the signal to noise ratio is almost always poor.I fear that by the time I remember how to implement some of the new improvements, the weak station will be gone. It reminds me of my new Nikon camera. By the time I have figured out what fstop, ISO, and Aperture settings I need, the bird I was hoping to get a great photo of is in the next county.Many of the good rare weak sig dx on 80 is best worked very quickly before the power squadron arrives. Of course this is all dependent on the K3 usage - contest, dx, etc. Good dx and K3ing in the coming holiday season. 73, Mike K5NU __ 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] Filter offsets
Fellow Crafters, The subject matter on this list often gets very technical - too technical - for those of us who have their primary expertise in areas other than digital electronics and computer programming, etc. Out here in the country, I don't have access to spectral analyzers and other test equipment. I determine my K3 filter offsets by plumb bobbing. 20 lb. monofiliment with the ceiling fan off. Proceed at your own discretetion. 73, Mike K5NU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3
Elecrafters, I have just written a long email to the reflector, and then deleted it. I did you a favor. hi I will keep my opinion to myself. However, I know that scopes, skimmers, computers,etc. are an integral part of the hobby in 2010. However, I find that - just as in the past 50 years - my favorite operating position is sitting at the desk at night with my forehead on the desk, my eyes closed, my fingers on the vfo dial, slowly tuning across 80 meters listening for the weak dx signal calling cq. The fun of finding a rare one before he is spotted has kept my interest/fun level up for half a century. I operated PSK for a few days, and bought an SDR-1000 and used it a few times. Gazing at a computer screen and/or operaing a radio with a mouse inspired me not at all. Give me my K3 in diversity rx mode, NR at 1-4 on cw, NB on, RF back a bit, a pad for my forehead, and I'm set. Keep in mind this is coming from an old dinosaur with a very small brain. Ham radio is way too much fun. 73, Mike K5NU __ 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] AGC/RF/AF
Elecrafters, I am keeping up with interest the thread on the use of RF gain, ATT, PRE, etc. For the past several years my time has been spent primarily chasing dx on my favorite band, 80m. So far this season, I have managed to work 177 countries on 80m. This means like the 160 guys, I spend most of my time trying to hear weak signals amongst the band noise/qrn/qrm. I have found what for me is a sweet spot with my K3 using diversity rx, with the nb and nr(1-3) , RF and AF gain reduced on both rxs. I would certainly not turn down any improvement, but find the K3 quite good at digging out the weak ones. I use Bose noise canceling headphones. For diversity I use the 4 square on the main and a short Beverage on the Sub RX. I very seldom use narrower bandwidth than 2.0 Khz on rx. I am looking forward to further improvements in the K3 and congratulate and appreciate the Elecraft team for their continued efforts on our behalf. 73, Mike K5NU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 speakers
Since I also restore old vintage stereo receivers, etc., I feed the audio from the K3 to a stereo amp/receiver and out to an old set of Yamaha speakers. I have hi/lo cut filters, control of bass and treble and all needed volume. Fills the room. However, since I spend most of my time chasing dx on 80m, I wear my Bose noise canceling headphones with the NB and NR on in diversity mode, and hear very little but signals coming through. I have never noticed the K3 being any noisier than any other radio. Merry Christmas and HNY to all Ecrafters. 73,Mike K5NU __ 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] Split
Elecrafters, With the latest beta 3.44 I seem to notice something different when toggling between split and no split. I hear a change in the audio on the main rx when changing to split and back. I don't remember hearing that in the past. It may not be significant, but it seems the audio on the main rx is shifting a bit. 73, Mike K5NU __ 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] Shift 0.1
Crafters, I have just installed 3.25 beta. Maybe I am blind to an obvious setting etc., but when I change from shift 0.1 to 0.5, my 2.7 filter bandwidth sure sounds better. At the shift setting 0.1, the radio audio sounds puffy noisy at the same settings at the 2.7 bandwidth. Have to stick to the 0.5 setting for now. Maybe I will discover the difference, but so far I don't find it. The radio sounds terrible in the wider bandwidth filter with the shift setting at 0.1. Just my observation. Maybe erroneous. Also when changing the shift settings, the radio goes to a narrower filter automatically as the change takes place. I guess that is how it is supposed to be. Shortly put, the different shift settings in the menu make my radio sound different in the 2.7 filter range. 73, Mike K5NU __ 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] Service
Fellow Crafters, Due to a problem I had with the R91 mod during my KRX3 install, it was recommended that I return my K3 for repair. I sent it in recently, and today received a call from Rene and discussed my repair. The K3 is now on it's way home. I want to let Elecraft, Rene, and everyone on the list know that I reallyappreciate the care and consideration shown. Clearly the ingredient that sets this company and this radio apart from the rest. Just my 2 cents worth. 73, Mike K5NU ___ 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] Elecraft
I'm sure some English Elecrafter has thought about acquiring the callsign M0OJO? Or some derivitive thereof? 73, Mike K5NU ___ 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] VP6DX
Fellow crafters, It is misting rain, but on my lunch hour, I put the 15m ant on the back of my recumbent bicycle, hooked up the K2 and worked the VP6 on ssb. #74 ssb coutry for the /bicycle mobile set up running 8 w or less. Is the K2 a good ssb radio?? I think so. 73, Mike K5NU K1 #63 K2 #381 K3 #316 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] cw memory
Fellow crafters, How can I program "pauses or spaces" into my memories to keep my cqs from getting too close spaced on my K3? Any assist will be appreciated. 73, Mike K5NU ___ 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
Well I am snakebit today. Finally I found a shorted transistor and two loose diodes and fixed them all. Unfortunately that took me three or four removals of the KPA3. And you guessed it, now I have a pin missing on the KPA3 board it apparently broken off in the KPIO3 board. I will have no hair by Monday for sure. GL, 73, Mike K5NU ___ 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
I have been unable to run the 50w tx gain calibration after installing my KPA3. I opened it back up and found two unsoldered diodes on the KPA3 board. However, after resoldering the two diodes, unfortunately still not able to run the calibration. Getting ERR TXG on some bands and HI CURR on others. Hair pulling time. 73, Mike K5NU ___ 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
Can someone assist? All went well with K3 until the very last calibration. After KPA3 install, the tx gain cal will not run above 12 w setting. 50w tx gain cal will not run and gives ERR TXG message. Tx gain cal will run correctly at 12w or below. KPA3 module problem?? Before I uninstall the KPA3, perhaps someone has an idea of something I am missing? I have checked all the other settings and all seem to be where they should be. 73, Mike K5NU ___ 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
Fellow Crafters, I have remained, though difficult, silent during these tense times of duress and frustration. The wait for the K3 is grudgingly plodding along - or seemingly so. Well, the K3 has some living up to do. To pass the time tonight, I took the dust cover off K2 #381 and checked to see if she still has the mojo. Now I must admit that I put in long hot hours putting my antenna together - a 4 square out in the back forty, but still, the K2 is just too much fun. Just a quick half hour on 80m - G4AMN, G4OFY, EI6S, GW4RIB, G3UCK, PA3FUN, M1WDK, G4PEL on ssb and then down to cw for G3WZT, SM7DLK, F6ACD, and DJ6CA. I even cranked it up to 10 w once. Way too much fun. If the K3 is way much better than the K2, well , I'm not sure I can take it. I'll try real hard though. I have had a place cleared on the desk for a long time and can't wait to fill it. I propose a toast to Elecraft, keeping the hobby enjoyable. May the Eleforce be with you. 72, Mike K5NU ___ 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
Lyle, Amidst all the technical questions: What all in the way of "filters" would you suggest would be necessary for a K3 set up primarily for DXing? As far as roofing filters are concerned, the next closest DXer to my qth is probably in the neighborhood of 100 miles, so no close by strong signals anyway. I am trying to plan my oder form of course. I intend to get the 100w version and the atu. My question is primarily about the kind and number of filters for options. Thanks for any input. 73, Mike k5nu K2#381 K1#64 ___ 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
