Re: [Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator" Message-ID:
I don't usually post here because its a pain to but I couldn't resist. I thought it was a typo and should be Hind end operator! And by the way, its the generals like my self that are relegated to the high end of the bands. 73 Mike R Find me on "Zello", a walkie talkie or handi talkie type app. I'm listed as KE5GBC. I'm mostly on late at night. __ 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] Fwd: [Elecraft_K3] Fwd: Ham Radio: Field Day Follow Up and Wayne N6KR from Elecraft
Find me on "Zello", a walkie talkie or handi talkie type app. I'm listed as KE5GBC. I'm mostly on late at night. Begin forwarded message: > From: "mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com [Elecraft_K3]" > > Date: August 10, 2016, 6:51:05 AM CDT > To: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Elecraft_K3] Fwd: Ham Radio: Field Day Follow Up and Wayne N6KR > from Elecraft > Reply-To: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com > > 30 minutes of Wayne talking about the kx2 at field day. The show is 60 min > and Wayne gets the second half. Audio only. It's possible you heard this > already as it field day so several episodes old. Also I believe there was a > link already to you k3 guys when it first aired. > > 73 > Mike R > Mobile Mike > > Find me on "Zello", a walkie talkie or handi talkie type app. I'm listed as > KE5GBC. I'm mostly on late at night. > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com >> Date: August 10, 2016, 1:48:37 AM CDT >> To: mike Rodgers >> Subject: Ham Radio: Field Day Follow Up and Wayne N6KR from Elecraft >> >> Check out the 'Ham Radio 360' podcast. >> >> I was listening to the episode 'Ham Radio: Field Day Follow Up and Wayne >> N6KR from Elecraft' and thought you might enjoy it >> Direct link to the file here >> >> If you have iCatcher! for your iOS device you can use this link iCatcher >> Import Link >> >> Web: Ham Radio 360 >> >> Feed: Podcast >> >> App Store: iCatcher! >> >> >> Find me on "Zello", a walkie talkie or handi talkie type app. I'm listed as >> KE5GBC. I'm mostly on late at night. > > __._,_.___ > Posted by: mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com > Reply via web post•Reply to sender•Reply > to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in > this topic (1) > > Have you tried the highest rated email app? > With 4.5 stars in iTunes, the Yahoo Mail app is the highest rated email app > on the market. What are you waiting for? Now you can access all your inboxes > (Gmail, Outlook, AOL and more) in one place. Never delete an email again with > 1000GB of free cloud storage. > > VISIT YOUR GROUP New Members 3 > • Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use > . > > > __,_._,___ __ 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] Setting the DSP filters for SSB
You should be using hi/lo cut. You can leave lo pretty much alone at 200 or 0.20. Adjust hi cut to your preference or qrm. If you have narrow filters, they will engage at the set points. Sometimes it's best to use ATT before rf gain. On low bands with static crashes its sometimes helpfull to raise lo cut. 73 Mike R Original post- Subject: [Elecraft] Procedure: Setting the DSP filters for SSB Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" One thing on my K3 that's made me wonder if I'm doing it right is how to adjust the various filters and settings to accomplish two things. 1. During contests, how to best adjust to hear the station and not the guy 2.5KHz away 2. When trying to hear the weak DX, not be blasted by that guy from Florida or Texas running a kilowatt. I work SSB only at this point and haven't found any videos that show how to best adjust things. Don Kiser - AC2EV RARA Board member VE Team Leader Find me on "Zello", a walkie talkie or handi talkie type app. I'm listed as KE5GBC. I'm mostly on late at night. __ 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] Fwd: Show Notes - QSO Today Episode 011 Wayne Burdick N6KR
FYI /. I came across this podcast interview of Elecraft's Wayne Burdick. Since its a hour it might be best for a road trip. First half hour is about Wayne's early days and second half hour more about Elecraft. It's from October and 43 mb. Get yourself a big glass of kool aid and listen. You might also find other podcast interviews of interest. Search QSO today on your podcast app. 73 Mike R KE5GBC Find me on "Zello", a walkie talkie or handi talkie type app. I'm listed as KE5GBC. I'm mostly on late at night. Begin forwarded message: > From: mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com > Date: August 4, 2015, 4:47:50 AM CDT > To: mike Rodgers > Subject: Show Notes - QSO Today Episode 011 Wayne Burdick N6KR > > QSO Today - A conversation for amateur radio operators > QSO Today Episode 011 Wayne Burdick N6KR > 10/7/14, 2:39 PM > http://qsotoday.libsyn.com/webpage > Episode Link > > > Elecraft’s co-founder and CTO, Wayne Burdick, N6KR, joins Eric, 4Z1UG, on > another QSO Today. Waynes fascination with home brewing from an early age > combined with his love of QRP led to the development of some of the best > amateur radio transceivers on the market. Wayne and Eric’s conversation > reveals some insights into what makes a successful ham radio product. > > Download Link > (43.3MB) > > > > Find me on "Zello", a walkie talkie or handi talkie type app. I'm listed as > KE5GBC. I'm mostly on late at night. __ 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] Fwd: [Elecraft_K3] Icq podcast interviews Eric
I posted this on the yahoo group so I'll provide the info here BUT I'm not able to keep up with the traffic volume of this list anymore. 73 all Mike R Find me on "Zello", a walkie talkie or handi talkie type app. I'm listed as KE5GBC. I'm mostly on late at night. Begin forwarded message: > From: "mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com [Elecraft_K3]" > > Date: July 24, 2015, 5:04:59 PM CDT > To: "elecraft...@yahoogroups.com" > Subject: [Elecraft_K3] Icq podcast interviews Eric > Reply-To: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com > > I was listening to the Icq podcast at the Germany show/rally/hamfest when to > my delight they interviewed Eric of Elecraft fame. He told a brief history of > he,Wayne and the company and products. About 8 minutes. > > It's on Utube. Search for: icqpodcast interviews Elecraft. > > It's also available from the Icq podcast web page. The Icq podcast is out of > the UK and is a good listen about once a month. They take no commercial > sponsors so they can don't have to play favorites. > > http://icqpodcast.com/news/2015/7/21/icqpodcast-interviews-elecraft > > I think that link will take you to the web page where you can click on the > video play button which will probably take you to Utube. > > I saw Wayne listed as a interview on a new to me podcast also. The "qso > today" podcast episode 11 back in October. I haven't listened yet its a hour, > 43 mb. I can't provide a link till I download it. I'll try to listen to it > maybe this weekend and provide a link. > > They did one on a fellow Elecraft qrp customer as well Stan Lewandowski. > > 73 all > Mike R > > > > Find me on "Zello", a walkie talkie or handi talkie type app. I'm listed as > KE5GBC. I'm mostly on late at night. > __._,_.___ > Posted by: mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com > Reply via web post•Reply to sender•Reply > to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in > this topic (1) > VISIT YOUR GROUP New Members 5 > • Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use > . > > > __,_._,___ __ 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] Is there a reason the receive is so Skinny
While I do not endorse ESSB, it seems to me the dogs were let loose almost immediately. Doesn't this go against list guidelines? I don't understand why Eric let this go on. 73 Mike R Check out the QRZ app __ 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] Is there a reason the receive is so Skinny
Which radio? Should have been in the subject line but no mention in body either. I suspect KX3? 73 Mike R Check out the QRZ app __ 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 intermittent receive issue
I had something similar a month ago. When I would touch a switch or front mic plug, the receive would come back. I'm not sure it would completely disappear but definitely attenuated. Turned out to be a PL-259 that was snug but apparently not tight enough. 73 Mike R Check out the QRZ app __ 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 in WPX SSB with 2.7 roofer
Just a thought, On SSB, you guys should try using LO & HI cut instead of shift and width. You won't look back and it will probally sound better. You can probably leave lo cut pretty much alone and vary hi cut. Roofing filters will come in automatically. Try it. 73 Mike R RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. __ 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 instability
Make sure NR and especially NB not set too high. 73 Mike R RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. __ 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] Low audio K3?
John, You may have another issue but I thought I'd post what I'm doing. First I did have a low RX audio issue. When I touched some buttons RX audio would come up. That turned out to be a PL-259 not tight enough at least so far. Second, if I use a heavy dose of NR, the volume sucks similar to what you describe. What worked for me was to move Phones to external speaker. You may need to provide an external volume control for headphones but maybe not if you use phones only and not PHONES + SPK. My gaming headset has a inline volume control. I have a splitter on the EXT SPK and use PHONES + SPK. DISCLAIMER: care must be exercised when doing anything related to the audio amp circuit (EXT SPK). I always power off when plugging/unplugging. 73 Mike R RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. __ 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 DSP BYPASS
I don't think it's possible. Some dsp functions are not available with AGC off. Sometimes it's quieter with AGC off and reduced rf gain but not always. After 3 years, the best way to reduce hiss for me is to reduce hi cut (on ssb) sometimes to 2.4,sometimes 2.1. I would think in a contest you would be running narrow anyway but wouldn't want AGC off. " Can the DSP in the K3 be bypassed? In other words, can it be operated as a conventional superheterodyne receiver without any processing? Would be interesting to do A/B comparison testing. Years ago I had a Ten Tec Omni 6 Plus, a great radio except for the horrid DSP hiss. I always wished I could somehow bypass or defeat the DSP just to see how much better it would be to listen to through a long contest without that awful hiss." 73 Mike R RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. __ 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] A confession
The LPA board protection for one. This occurs usually when using some amps. The tell tale is reduced output and TX Gain calibration unsuccessfull. 73 Mike R RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. On Feb 10, 2014, at 12:27 PM, Rose wrote: > > Hi Mike ! > > What would make it "more rock solid" in your view? > What about the radio and / or production firmware isn't? > > 73! > > Ken Kopp - K0PP > > > On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 11:20 AM, wrote: >> Ken, >> >> Yes,I have a Elecraft radio thank you very much. >> >> I misspoke about the display but I have had some issues, not as many as >> some. I have received help as well. >> >> I'm sure there is a tendency to confuse beta with non beta. That's pretty >> hard to do unless you keep a list. >> >> I like the radio, I'd just like it to be more rock solid. Apparently some or >> many think it already is. >> >> 73 >> Mike R >> >> RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. >> >> On Feb 10, 2014, at 10:11 AM, Ken G Kopp wrote: >> >> > Mike, >> > >> > It's occurred to me that I should ask ... >> > >> > Do you have / use an Elecraft radio? If so, have you had a "firmware" ... >> > or "display" issue with it and did you ask for and / or receive help? I >> > have the impression you're just echoing other poster's comments. >> > >> > On Feb 10, 2014 7:01 AM, wrote: >> >> The major thing he alluded to, I agree with. Elecraft needs more stable >> >> firmware and displays. >> >> >> >> I may be wrong but it seems there are too many instances of hiccups, >> >> bumps or whatever. >> >> >> >> I have a friend looking to buy and did not recommend the k3 without those >> >> disclaimers. >> >> >> >> 73 >> >> Mike R >> >> >> >> RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. >> >> __ >> >> 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 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 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] A confession
Ken, Yes,I have a Elecraft radio thank you very much. I misspoke about the display but I have had some issues, not as many as some. I have received help as well. I'm sure there is a tendency to confuse beta with non beta. That's pretty hard to do unless you keep a list. I like the radio, I'd just like it to be more rock solid. Apparently some or many think it already is. 73 Mike R RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. On Feb 10, 2014, at 10:11 AM, Ken G Kopp wrote: > Mike, > > It's occurred to me that I should ask ... > > Do you have / use an Elecraft radio? If so, have you had a "firmware" ... or > "display" issue with it and did you ask for and / or receive help? I have > the impression you're just echoing other poster's comments. > > On Feb 10, 2014 7:01 AM, wrote: >> The major thing he alluded to, I agree with. Elecraft needs more stable >> firmware and displays. >> >> I may be wrong but it seems there are too many instances of hiccups, bumps >> or whatever. >> >> I have a friend looking to buy and did not recommend the k3 without those >> disclaimers. >> >> 73 >> Mike R >> >> RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. >> __ >> 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 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] A confession
The major thing he alluded to, I agree with. Elecraft needs more stable firmware and displays. I may be wrong but it seems there are too many instances of hiccups, bumps or whatever. I have a friend looking to buy and did not recommend the k3 without those disclaimers. 73 Mike R RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. __ 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] [Elecraft_K3] [K3] RX Audio/AGC [solved sorta]
Looks like this was because volume turned up too high. I have tended at times to run RF GAIN backed off quite a bit thus requiring a hefty amount of volume of about 2 o'clock. I would then adjust RF Gain to the level of volume I wanted. It looks like some stations were strong enough to overcome RF Gain enough to distort with that amount of volume. So I'll have to alter my style in group QSO's with noise. Thanks Everyone. Mike R RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. On Jan 23, 2014, at 5:39 PM, mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com wrote: > I have a ongoing nuisance. On USB it seems high voices will pop/crack just > like if AGC was off and hitting the AF limiter. Reducing RF Gain clears it > up. > Turning agc threshold down has no effect. > > Is there a agc setting that might correct this? I haven't tried slope which > is 15 (max). > > I get the qth list as daily digest and yahoo as individual email. It's much > easier to respond on yahoo. I've posted to both. > > Thanks > Mike R > > RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. > > __._,_.___ > Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New > Topic Messages in this topic (1) > RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 2 > Visit Your Group > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use • Send us > Feedback > . > > __,_._,___ __ 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] RX Audio/AGC
Joe, Thanks. I should double check AF Lim. I've always set at 30. EQ mostly flat with band 8 -16. I may experiment with -3 or -6 on some EQ bands. 73 Mike R RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. On Jan 23, 2014, at 11:04 PM, "Joe Subich, W4TV" wrote: > > Mike, > > Do you have CONFIG:AF LIM reduced from NOR 030 and MENU:RX EQ set to > boost high frequencies? > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > > On 1/23/2014 11:33 PM, mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com wrote: >> Let me add, I don't mind reducing rf gain more one on one BUT its >> aggravating after a while in a group to turn it up and down for one or two >> guys with high pitch voices. >> >> Seems AGC should do that? >> >> Once again, it's like the high pitch voice is activating th AF limiter or a >> similar sound. AGC fast or slow. AF limiter 30. >> Signal around s7. >> I run into this frequently on a 20m rag chew net. >> >> 73 >> Mike R >> >> >> >> RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. >> >> On Jan 23, 2014, at 6:11 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> >>> Mike, >>> >>> An added note - when experimenting with the AGC settings, do take heed of >>> the information on how to evaluate the results of your changes - listen >>> between pauses in the signal rather than listening to the noise on the >>> band. Listening to the noise level without an intermittent signal will >>> lead you in the wrong direction. >>> >>> 73, >>> Don W3FPR >>> >>> On 1/23/2014 6:55 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Mike, I don't know if it will help in your situation, but take a look at my webpage www.w3fpr.com article on "Noisy K3" for some guidance to setting the AGC parameters. Yes, changing the slope may be helpful, but you will have to experiment a bit. Turning the preamp off and perhaps the attenuator on may help as well. Then too, if you are running with noise reduction turned on, that could create some 'funny situations' that are similar to what you are hearing - try with NR turned off. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/23/2014 6:39 PM, mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com wrote: > I have a ongoing nuisance. On USB it seems high voices will pop/crack > just like if AGC was off and hitting the AF limiter. Reducing RF Gain > clears it up. > Turning agc threshold down has no effect. > > Is there a agc setting that might correct this? I haven't tried slope > which is 15 (max). > > I get the qth list as daily digest and yahoo as individual email. It's > much easier to respond on yahoo. I've posted to both. > > Thanks > Mike R __ 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 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 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] RX Audio/AGC
Let me add, I don't mind reducing rf gain more one on one BUT its aggravating after a while in a group to turn it up and down for one or two guys with high pitch voices. Seems AGC should do that? Once again, it's like the high pitch voice is activating th AF limiter or a similar sound. AGC fast or slow. AF limiter 30. Signal around s7. I run into this frequently on a 20m rag chew net. 73 Mike R RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. On Jan 23, 2014, at 6:11 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Mike, > > An added note - when experimenting with the AGC settings, do take heed of the > information on how to evaluate the results of your changes - listen between > pauses in the signal rather than listening to the noise on the band. > Listening to the noise level without an intermittent signal will lead you in > the wrong direction. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 1/23/2014 6:55 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> Mike, >> >> I don't know if it will help in your situation, but take a look at my >> webpage www.w3fpr.com article on "Noisy K3" for some guidance to setting the >> AGC parameters. Yes, changing the slope may be helpful, but you will have >> to experiment a bit. >> >> Turning the preamp off and perhaps the attenuator on may help as well. Then >> too, if you are running with noise reduction turned on, that could create >> some 'funny situations' that are similar to what you are hearing - try with >> NR turned off. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >> On 1/23/2014 6:39 PM, mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com wrote: >>> I have a ongoing nuisance. On USB it seems high voices will pop/crack just >>> like if AGC was off and hitting the AF limiter. Reducing RF Gain clears it >>> up. >>> Turning agc threshold down has no effect. >>> >>> Is there a agc setting that might correct this? I haven't tried slope >>> which is 15 (max). >>> >>> I get the qth list as daily digest and yahoo as individual email. It's much >>> easier to respond on yahoo. I've posted to both. >>> >>> Thanks >>> Mike R >> >> __ >> 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 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] RX Audio/AGC
I have a ongoing nuisance. On USB it seems high voices will pop/crack just like if AGC was off and hitting the AF limiter. Reducing RF Gain clears it up. Turning agc threshold down has no effect. Is there a agc setting that might correct this? I haven't tried slope which is 15 (max). I get the qth list as daily digest and yahoo as individual email. It's much easier to respond on yahoo. I've posted to both. Thanks Mike R RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. __ 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] Run Run Rudolph
Merry Christmas. It's time to enjoy this video once again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ailFghtEKsc 73 Mike R Bluegrass white snow - Patty Loveless __ 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] Oops- operator error
I was checking into the Elecraft SSB net Sunday. Phil just didn't sound right, like a external speaker plug wasn't making good connection and why I prefer RCA plugs but anyway I was twisting the many plugs I have to no avail. Today I was playing with high cut and noticed something weird with hi cut above 2k or so. Turns out I had somehow left the NB on dsp side at a high setting as to distort the audio. Turned that off and joy again. I usually run NB on I F and not dsp. I've been away from the radio awhile. Discovered RX EQ not what I remembered also. Oh well. I did enjoy two hams talking about Colorado while I was fiddling. 73 Mike R Georgia Mules and Country boys are fading fast away - The Osborne Brothers __ 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 Suddenly died
Yes, but what about IMD? 73 Mike R Georgia Mules and Country boys are fading fast away - The Osborne Brothers On Oct 6, 2013, at 12:38 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > The K3 can safely be set to its maximum QRP/QRO power levels. If any > operating limit is exceeded (temperature, voltage, current drain, SWR, > reflected power, etc.), power will automatically be rolled back. > > While this protects the radio 99.9% of the time, things can happen -- > lightning, ESD, component failure, Acts of God, pet disasters, > 8-year-old-boys, etc. > > In the present case, some quick resistance or voltage checks might reveal > what's going on. Check the Troubleshooting section of the manual, which is > pretty extensive and can help you solve most problems. If that doesn't do it, > call customer support. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > __ 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 Suddenly died
Not to pick on anyone but do I remember wrong? I've never seen Elecraft recommend running a K3/10 at 12w or a K3/100 at 120. Maybe I missed it? I don't this caused the problem but I see this 12/120 pretty frequently. 73 Mike R m: Lewis Phelps To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net List" Subject: [Elecraft] K3 suddenly died Message-ID: <718a33d4-d57f-4fe3-a1c3-46b41775c...@n6lew.us> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii I'm looking for troubleshooting ideas. My K3-10 suddenly died while in use. Here's what happened: I was listening and transmitting on 15 meters. Heard a station in Kansas 5-9 calling into the California QSO Party. I couldn't reach him despite a strong signal from him. SWR 1.1:0 outputting 12 watts. Beginning to think I was having some kind of problem, I decided to power off the K3 and turn it back on to reset it. When I hit the power switch, the rig shut off with a fairly loud "pop" from the speakers. Then it wouldn't turn back on at all. Power supply is fine; 13.98 volts from 50 amp Astron linear supply. Power cable is fine; full voltage at rig end of power cord. Disconnected all peripherals (speakers, straight key, transverter control cable and RF coax cables to xv432, and mic (Kenwood MC-90 into front panel). Still no joy. Any suggestions, other than packing it to send to the Mother Ship? Lew N6LEW Lew Phelps N6LEW Pasadena, CA DM04wd Elecraft K3-10 Yaesu FT-7800 l...@n6lew.us www.ntlew.us Georgia Mules and Country boys are fading fast away - The Osborne Brothers __ 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] Panavis
The rat shack has the pana vise on in store close out for $19.97. 73 Mike R __ 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] OT: HF Streaming iPhone, anyone know?
Does anyone know of websites, or apps to get streaming audio while traveling that would be easy to access. Either with frequency input or fixed? I've found the fixed one in Dallas and their are two handiham options on echo link. Anyone know of others? I get a lot of windshield time at night. I think Isdr requires a seperate receiver device which might be a option. I know about SDR.org but looking for a better alternative from a phone. Thanks Mike R __ 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] I don't believe I would have said that
Wow, I wonder how the poster is supposed to take this comment? Mike R Thu, 12 Sep 2013 22:10:56 -0400 From: "Bruce Beford" To: Subject: [Elecraft] OT: signature lines Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain;charset="us-ascii" Recently seen on an Elecraft e-list post: "Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable" Incorrect. Typos are entirely "evitable"... It's a telephone. use a real keyboard. ;-) 73, Bruce N1RXX __ 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 using Clear Speech Speaker
K3 NR-- it has been mentioned some time ago that 1 thru 4 were best for cw and 5 thru 8 were best for ssb, I don't know the truth to this but I do know that on 6-20m ssb that 7-2 or 3 or 8-2 or 3 works very well but it can reduce speaker volume and especially headphone volume which I've resolved. I've also noticed that with rf gain at 2 o'clock, turning agc off reduces noise. I'd be interested as to why this is so. My interest is in digging weak signals out. I only go to 40 & 80 if I can't find anything on 6-20 or 60. I've also got a gap hear it speaker I tried but rarely find it advantageous anymore for weak signal. 73 Mike R __ 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] using clear speech speaker.
I've got a gap made by bmi. When I first put it in I thought it was some advantage but rarely think so anymore. I can switch it in and out. When I want NR I run the k3 dsp pretty hard on ssb at 7 or 8-2 or 3. This reduces volume drastically so I have phones on the external speaker side but requires a phone volume control if using both speakers and phones. The k3 could use more volume. I wouldn't pay $100 for one of those speakers. I stole mine for $5. 73 Mike R __ 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] just a thought.
Hmmm indeed. That's the same way Washington DC works. Donations. 73 Mike R __ 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 balance and hiss
Since it was suggested that this hiss is band noise, I tried it with no coax connected to the K3. Same result. This may indeed have something to do with a flat response as suggested. I've often wondered if other manufacturers roll this high end off. I think it's somewhere around 3500hz. At least my external eq slider for 3500 takes it out. I suppose this may be natural and I've been spoiled to not hearing it before getting the K3. No plans to sell it. I just deal with it. I have played around with what benefit is this high end anyway and have thus far discovered it helps with female voices and with Austrailia and New Zealand. I've found for them that high cut of 2700 brings out more clarity. That's a width of 2.5. A little bit of hiss there but not too bad. 73 Mike R __ 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 RX AUDIO
I think the audio voice quality has been remedied long ago. What lingers is the high end hiss that I and a few others hear. Apparently this only bothers a minority. On my 5047 it occurs with hi cut of about 2500 and gets worse to 3000. If you run bandwidth 2.1 or below you will never hear it. 2.4 probably hear it some. It's most prevalent scanning a vacant band 6-20. Not as noticeable when people are talking. On the noisier bands I'm not sure you hear it at all. I was on 40 the other night using NR and didn't hear it. This issue in general comes up frequently on other groups and is negative press. It's usually called something like fatigue factor like during a contest. I think some of this is holdover and bad press before the dsp upgrade several years ago. I don't see anything wrong with the audio itself, just the high end hiss. My top 3 eq bands at -16 by the way. Something that comes up also is how well the k handles lightning noise spikes in agc and why can't others do it? That's positive press. 73 Mike R __ 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
