Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev 2.78
So we have 2.78 and yes I'm happy with the improvements of the software. There are a few categories of software-updates: 1. bug fixes (nothing to cheer about, the bugs should not have been there, way to go Elecraft how quick you fix those bugs) 2. nice to haves (indeed nice: my callsign scrolling in the display, but I can do without that) 3. further improvements in essential performance (improve filtering including notch, transmit IMD, improving user interface, extending possibilities of use of TX and RX, etc) 4. need to haves (like 2 RXs on 2 different bands) There are probably more categories if you think about it. I'm quite happy with the first two categories. I cheer if improvements of category 3 come along. My house is too small if a category 4 improvement happens. 73 and HNY to all. Arie PA3A ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev 2.78
On Fri, Jan 9, 2009 at 8:23 AM, Arie Kleingeld PA3A p...@xs4all.nl wrote: There are probably more categories if you think about it. There *is* another category - features described in the manual since day one that are still not implemented, like synchronous AM receive. Bob NW8L ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev 2.78
Gary Smith wrote: We the willing, lead by the knowing, have done so much, with what is available, for so long, that we will try everything to make what we do even better. blush Thanks, Gary. But how are we going to fit that into our 22-character power-on banner? Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev 2.78
Elecraft/K3 - The Best! -- God could not be everywhere, and therefore he created mothers. -Jewish proverb On 9 Jan 2009, at 16:46, wayne burdick wrote: Gary Smith wrote: We the willing, lead by the knowing, have done so much, with what is available, for so long, that we will try everything to make what we do even better. blush Thanks, Gary. But how are we going to fit that into our 22-character power-on banner? Wayne N6KR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev 2.78
Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote: 3. further improvements in essential performance (improve filtering including notch, transmit IMD, improving user interface, extending possibilities of use of TX and RX, etc) 4. need to haves (like 2 RXs on 2 different bands) There are probably more categories if you think about it. I'm quite happy with the first two categories. I cheer if improvements of category 3 come along. My house is too small if a category 4 improvement happens. I'm working on #4 as we speak (and you and I both will need bigger houses :) It's a very complex change to the firmware, necessitating lots of re-testing. But the basics are already working, and I'll be offering an early version to risk-takers within a week or two. #3 is ongoing. It slowed down a bit recently because Lyle (our DSP guru) is on a long, well-deserved vacation. But knowing Lyle, he'll be working on DSP-related improvements by 5 AM the day he gets back. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev 2.78
We the willing, lead by the knowing, have done so much, with what is available, for so long, that we will try everything to make what we do even better. blush Thanks, Gary. But how are we going to fit that into our 22-character power-on banner? Wayne N6KR You're welcome, How are you going to fit that? Hehe, that's up to you... :) 73 Gary KA1J ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev 2.78
On Fri, 9 Jan 2009 08:46:38 -0800, you wrote: Thanks, Gary. But how are we going to fit that into our 22-character power-on banner? Wayne N6KR [snip] I was able to fit STOLEN RADIO CALL 911 into it ;O) Tom Hinson Childers, N5GE K3 #806, XV144, XV432 Mini-Modules http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE http://www.n5ge.com http://www.swotrc.net ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev 2.78
I will second these comments. It just keeps getting better. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods -Original Message- Thanks Wayne and everyone at Elecraft: The K3 mods and improved Utility works really great. Europe is coming in S6 - S9 on 80 mtrs in NY through heavy QRN and it just seems like the K3 is working at its best. I would have to say that my admiration of the K3 has certainly gone UP another level tonight. 73's Tony K2ZLS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev 2.78
Dear Wayne, Are you aware that the download utility for the Mac OSX is still at the previous version, 1.1.12.22? This is as of Friday, approx 9:30PM PST. I'm sure 1.1.12.29 will be up soon for OSX, but wanted to be sure you knew. We mac users also want to set up a power-on banner! The download utility is a slick program, by the way, and is about to get even slicker. All best, Oliver Johns W6ODJ On Jan 9, 2009, at 8:46 AM, wayne burdick wrote: Gary Smith wrote: We the willing, lead by the knowing, have done so much, with what is available, for so long, that we will try everything to make what we do even better. blush Thanks, Gary. But how are we going to fit that into our 22-character power-on banner? Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.78: Sign-on banner and misc. improvements
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.78 (with DSP rev 1.98) is now available. See release notes below. Please send any problem reports to k3supp...@elecraft.com. For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm We also recommend that you use the latest revision of K3 Utility, which can also be found on this page. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.78 / DSP 1.98, 1-8-2009 * SIGN-ON BANNER SUPPORT (for your callsign, etc.): If you specify a sign-on message (using K3 Utility), it will be displayed when you turn your K3 on. This might include your call sign, serial number, etc. K3 Utililty revision 1.1.12.29 or later is required. Click on the Configuration tab, then click on Edit Sign-On Banner. Up to 22 characters can be entered. If you delete all characters from the message, no banner will be shown. Misc. Changes: * SSB SPLIT TX AUDIO PROBLEM CORRECTED: In certain cases (ESSB, VFO A/B on different modes, or SUB turned on), going into SPLIT mode would result in no SSB transmit audio, or an incorrect transmit audio passband. * VFO COUNTS PER TURN CORRECT AFTER EXIT FROM COARSE TUNING: Previously, if you had CONFIG:VFO CTS set to 400 or 200, selecting COARSE tuning would leave VFO counts/turn at 100 even after switching to another tuning rate. (100 counts per turn is used for coarse tuning due to the large step sizes.) * SUB/MAIN AF BALANCE CONTROL: Main and sub RX audio are now correctly restored when the sub is turned on/off, etc. Previously, either receiver might have remained muted after sub on/off when SUB AF was set up as BALANCE. * DVR WITH COMPUTER CONTROL (HRD, ETC.): Running HRD (and some other PC applications) no longer terminates DVR record/play. Some programs were polling every second or so for the DVR’s firmware revision, which stops the DVR. The K3 MCU now handles this command in all cases without DVR interruption. * AM DSP BANDWIDTH DISPLAY NOW SHOWS *AF* BANDWIDTH, NOT IF. We originally showed the IF bandwidth in AM mode since some operators might be thinking about the underlying AM-mode implementation (i.e., the IF bandwidth has to be twice the AF bandwidth in this mode). But this was causing a lot of confusion, and was inconsistent with the way the DSP bandwidth control works in other modes, where the *AF* bandwidth is displayed. Also, LO and HI CUT show AF cutoff points – not IF – even in AM mode. So we now consistently define the function of all DSP controls as showing AF frequencies/bandwidths. Note: In AM mode, tapping XFIL will still show the *crystal filter* bandwidth, not the DSP BW. So if you select a 6-kHz crystal filter by tapping XFIL, you’ll see “FL2 6.00” displayed (for example). But the DSP width control now be at a starting point of 3.00 kHz. Also see related change to “FW” remote-control command. For software developers: * AM-MODE FW COMMAND CHANGE: The filter bandwidth command (“FW”) was reporting the IF bandwidth in AM mode (multiplying by two) which was confusing for users of some PC applications. It now reports the DSP (AF) bandwidth in AM mode. As with the manual WIDTH control, the IF bandwidth is set to approximately twice the AF bandwidth when an “FW” set command is sent. (Note that “K31” mode must be in effect in order to use “FW” to get/set actual bandwidths.) * ENTERING SPLIT CROSS-MODE VIA FT;: This no longer results in icon flash, so no dummy SWT command is needed to cancel it. (When split is turned on using the K3’s SPLIT switch, the cross-mode warning flash is still present.) --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev 2.78
Thanks Wayne and everyone at Elecraft: The K3 mods and improved Utility works really great. Europe is coming in S6 - S9 on 80 mtrs in NY through heavy QRN and it just seems like the K3 is working at its best. I would have to say that my admiration of the K3 has certainly gone UP another level tonight. 73's Tony K2ZLS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev 2.78
I agree with K2ZLS. This is the 20th software update for me since June (a rate of 2 to 4 per month). Things just keep getting better. I happen to also be listening to 80 meters right now as I do some work on the PC and there are some nice strong signals on the band. With the new utility, it is fun to see my call and name scroll across the display when the unit is turned on. Thanks, Elecraft! 73, John W2XS (ps - any improvements to AM reception would be appreciated. And, automatic character spacing in the keyer would be great). Thanks Wayne and everyone at Elecraft: The K3 mods and improved Utility works really great. Europe is coming in S6 - S9 on 80 mtrs in NY through heavy QRN and it just seems like the K3 is working at its best. I would have to say that my admiration of the K3 has certainly gone UP another level tonight. 73's Tony K2ZLS -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-firmware-rev-2.78-tp2131622p2131814.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.73: Miscellaneous improvements
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.73 (with DSP rev 1.98) is now available. See release notes below. Please send any problem reports to k3supp...@elecraft.com. For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.73 / DSP 1.98, 12-9-2008 * RX EQ is now applied to both main and sub receivers. * TUNE NO LONGER CANCELS AUTO-NOTCH. * CONFIG:ADC REF MENU ENTRY: This allows the operator to calibrate the voltage reference used by the K3 to measure and display certain values, such as the rig’s supply voltage. ADC REF calibration is optional but recommended. First, disconnect anything attached to the ACC jack. Next, locate the CONFIG:ADC REF menu entry. It will initially show 5.00 volts as the reference voltage. Using a DMM set to DC volts, measure the actual voltage at pin 2 of the ACC jack. This must be done while the ADC REF parameter is being displayed. (The (-) probe of the DMM should go to the K3’s chassis ground, e.g. the GROUND lug.) Finally, use VFO A to set the ADC REF menu parameter to what you measure at pin 2. For software developers: * “CP” COMMAND ADDED (speech compression setting). * Auto-report (AI2 mode) added for the “MG” command (mic gain). --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
wayne burdick wrote: K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.72 (with DSP rev 1.98) is now available. Anyone who has the KDVR3 (Digital Voice Recorder) installed will need this revision to use the DVR. We'll be making further improvements to DVR functions in later releases. Full details appear below. Thanks Wayne, I am looking forward to getting my DVR :) I notice stopping playback is via the front panel of the radio. Can play also be interrupted by PTT? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
Which playback? Message playback or the RX loop? I would guess you mean Message playback and I would like that to stop if XMIT or a PTT line is keyed too. Can this be added as a firmware upgrade when the message chaining is included Wayne? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever. -Chinese proverb On 10 Dec 2008, at 08:26, Ian Maude wrote: wayne burdick wrote: K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.72 (with DSP rev 1.98) is now available. Anyone who has the KDVR3 (Digital Voice Recorder) installed will need this revision to use the DVR. We'll be making further improvements to DVR functions in later releases. Full details appear below. Thanks Wayne, I am looking forward to getting my DVR :) I notice stopping playback is via the front panel of the radio. Can play also be interrupted by PTT? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Which playback? Message playback or the RX loop? I would guess you mean Message playback and I would like that to stop if XMIT or a PTT line is keyed too. Can this be added as a firmware upgrade when the message chaining is included Wayne? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 I am talking about any time I am transmitting with it David. If I am in a contest I want to be able to simply key the mic and for that to stop the DVR transmission with or without chaining. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org ___ 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 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.72 (with DSP rev 1.98) is now available. Anyone who has the KDVR3 (Digital Voice Recorder) installed will need this revision to use the DVR. We'll be making further improvements to DVR functions in later releases. Full details appear below. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.72 / DSP 1.98, 12-9-2008 Misc. Changes: * LINE OUT INCLUDES TX AUDIO: LINE OUT (nor menu setting) now includes transmit sidetone and speech/data monitor audio. * IMPROVED TX PASSBAND FLATNESS FOR PSK31: When operating in PSK31 mode via a PC, high-pitched audio tones are no longer attenuated more than low tones. Support for Digital Voice Recorder option (KDVR3): Note: The following information is more accurate than the DVR instructions in the K3 rev D owner’s manual. * DVR ICON: The DVR icon (dual arrows--above the S-meter) turns on whenever the DVR is in use. The icon flashes slowly during all record operations, and quickly during play. * DVR TX MESSAGES: Message record, play and repeat are functional. (Message chaining will be added in a subsequent release.) To start voice message record, tap REC, then tap M1-M4. Record will start immediately. Tap M1-M4 again to stop recording. To play a voice message, tap M1-M4. To repeat a voice message (e.g., a CQ), *hold* M1-M4 rather than tap. Message play or repeat can be cancelled at any time by tapping REC. * DVR RX LOOP: Hold AF REC to start receive-audio recording. Hold AF REC again to stop record. Up to 90 seconds of audio can be recorded; beyond this, earlier audio will be overwritten. Hold AF PLAY to start playback; press any switch to stop. VFO B will show the playback position in seconds, relative to the most-recently recorded audio segment. During PLAY, you can move forward/backward through RX audio loop buffer by rotating VFO B. An asterisk (*) beside the seconds counter shows the extent of the most recently recorded segment. Note: It is OK to record received audio continuously; this might be useful as a way of catching audio events that you wish to examine later. Record will continue even if you transmit. However, at present, silence is recorded for the duration of any transmission. * DVR RX LOOP PLAY IN TX MODE. First, enter voice transmit mode by holding PTT or tapping XMIT. Then hold AF PLAY to start playback, and press any switch to stop. CMP (speech compression) is automatically disabled. Note: Playback volume of the RX loop buffer during TX mode is not yet adjustable. For software developers: * VOX STATUS ADDED TO IC CMD (separate flags for CW keying ‘VOX’ and voice/data audio VOX). --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.67: Main/Sub AF balance control; AGC-off AF limiter
I like the balance feature. Is there any chance of making balance also work when not in sub mode? My speakers are not evenly spaced because of the layout. I would like to be able to adjust the balance in mono mode as well as in stereo mode. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-firmware-rev.-2.67%3A-Main-Sub-AF-balance-control--AGC-off-AF-limiter-tp1518026p1572449.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.67: Main/Sub AF balance control; AGC-off AF limiter
Excellent job, Wayne! SUB/MAIN ballance and easy ANT switching is really big improvement! Many thanks, Lexa, ok1dst with still growing K3/10 :-) wayne burdick napsal(a): K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.67 (with DSP rev 1.96) is now available. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Full details appear below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.67 / DSP 1.96, 11-18-2008 * MAIN/SUB BALANCE CONTROL: If CONFIG:SUB AF is set to BALANCE, then the SUB AF GAIN control becomes a main/sub AF balance control when the sub receiver is turned on (including diversity mode). In this case the MAIN AF GAIN controls the AF gain level for both receivers. When SUB AF is at 12 o’ clock, both receivers will be at full volume (main left, sub right). If SUB AF is rotated fully counter-clockwise, you’ll hear only the main receiver. If it’s rotated fully clockwise, you’ll hear only the sub receiver. At intermediate settings you’ll hear both. A BALANCE control is very useful for contesting and split operation. But it can also save a lot of AF gain control tweaking (i.e., matching main and sub), since MAIN AF controls both main and sub receiver audio. * AGC-OFF AF LIMITER: An adjustable AF output limiter has been added for operators who turn AGC off. This can protect your ears if a large signal appears. Signals or noise above the threshold will sound highly distorted due to the limiting action, reminding you to back down the AF or RF gain. The associated menu entry, CONFIG:AF LIM, defaults to NOR. Typical settings for those who often turn AGC off are 17 to 23, but some experimentation will be required. * EASY SUB RX ANTENNA SWITCHING: A hold of RX ANT will alternate between MAIN and AUX for the sub receiver’s antenna, if the sub is installed. This is faster than going into BSET to switch the sub antenna. * SUB ANT SAVED SEPARATELY FOR DIVERSITY/NON-DIVERSITY: At many stations, the sub receiver’s AUX antenna is only used in diversity mode. The K3 now remembers which sub RX antenna setting you use in diversity and non-diversity cases, so you won’t have to use BSET as often. * DIGOUT0 SIGNAL (ACC connector): This now behaves as described in the owner's manual. When a transverter band is selected that is configured for low-power operation (i.e., .01-1.50 mW, and using the KXV3’s XVTR IN/OUT jacks), DIGOUT0 provides a low-resistance path to ground that could be used to activate a small relay or other circuitry. At all other times the DIGOUT0 line will float (high-Z). If all transverter bands are configured for low power, then DIGOUT0 can be used as a “transverter band selected” signal. * POWER LEVEL ON XVTR AND HF BANDS: Switching between HF and transverter bands no longer modifies the present HF band power setting. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.67: Main/Sub AF balance control; AGC-off AF limiter
Seconded... Just what the 2nd RX needed. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:37:53 +0100, Alexandr Kobranov wrote: Excellent job, Wayne! SUB/MAIN ballance and easy ANT switching is really big improvement! Many thanks, Lexa, ok1dst with still growing K3/10 :-) wayne burdick napsal(a): K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.67 (with DSP rev 1.96) is now available. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Full details appear below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.67 / DSP 1.96, 11-18-2008 * MAIN/SUB BALANCE CONTROL: If CONFIG:SUB AF is set to BALANCE, then the SUB AF GAIN control becomes a main/sub AF balance control when the sub receiver is turned on (including diversity mode). In this case the MAIN AF GAIN controls the AF gain level for both receivers. When SUB AF is at 12 o' clock, both receivers will be at full volume (main left, sub right). If SUB AF is rotated fully counter-clockwise, you'll hear only the main receiver. If it's rotated fully clockwise, you'll hear only the sub receiver. At intermediate settings you'll hear both. A BALANCE control is very useful for contesting and split operation. But it can also save a lot of AF gain control tweaking (i.e., matching main and sub), since MAIN AF controls both main and sub receiver audio. * AGC-OFF AF LIMITER: An adjustable AF output limiter has been added for operators who turn AGC off. This can protect your ears if a large signal appears. Signals or noise above the threshold will sound highly distorted due to the limiting action, reminding you to back down the AF or RF gain. The associated menu entry, CONFIG:AF LIM, defaults to NOR. Typical settings for those who often turn AGC off are 17 to 23, but some experimentation will be required. * EASY SUB RX ANTENNA SWITCHING: A hold of RX ANT will alternate between MAIN and AUX for the sub receiver's antenna, if the sub is installed. This is faster than going into BSET to switch the sub antenna. * SUB ANT SAVED SEPARATELY FOR DIVERSITY/NON-DIVERSITY: At many stations, the sub receiver's AUX antenna is only used in diversity mode. The K3 now remembers which sub RX antenna setting you use in diversity and non-diversity cases, so you won't have to use BSET as often. * DIGOUT0 SIGNAL (ACC connector): This now behaves as described in the owner's manual. When a transverter band is selected that is configured for low-power operation (i.e., .01-1.50 mW, and using the KXV3's XVTR IN/OUT jacks), DIGOUT0 provides a low-resistance path to ground that could be used to activate a small relay or other circuitry. At all other times the DIGOUT0 line will float (high-Z). If all transverter bands are configured for low power, then DIGOUT0 can be used as a transverter band selected signal. * POWER LEVEL ON XVTR AND HF BANDS: Switching between HF and transverter bands no longer modifies the present HF band power setting. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.67: Main/Sub AF balancecontrol; AGC-off AF limiter
Seconded. Just what the 2nd RX needed. This is an excellent feature improvement. Assuming its possible in the hardware, I still like the concept of dual L/R audio for VFO A and injecting Sub Rx from VFO B to the R channel (e.g., DX in both ears, calling stations in right ear only), provided that the addition of such a feature does not otherwise compromise Rx performance; a concern rightfully voiced by W4TV. However, since these mix/balance functions are occurring at the AF level, I suspect that degradation risk to Rx-to-Rx isolation is low. Paul, W9AC ___ 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] Beta Firmware Version 2.67
I really like the CONFIG: SUB AF BALANCE. I could not find CONFIG: DIGOUT 0 in the Config menu. Does it show up when the ACC socket is used with an XVTR? Roy Morris W4WFB___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.67: Main/Sub AF balancecontrol; AGC-off AF limiter
I agree with Paul. While this is a real improvement, I would like to hear the DX station in both ears and the pile up in the right ear. Hope this is in the works if possible, and if not, then let us know. What a great radio! Gary W7TEA P.B. Christensen wrote: Seconded. Just what the 2nd RX needed. This is an excellent feature improvement. Assuming its possible in the hardware, I still like the concept of dual L/R audio for VFO A and injecting Sub Rx from VFO B to the R channel (e.g., DX in both ears, calling stations in right ear only), provided that the addition of such a feature does not otherwise compromise Rx performance; a concern rightfully voiced by W4TV. However, since these mix/balance functions are occurring at the AF level, I suspect that degradation risk to Rx-to-Rx isolation is low. Paul, W9AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-firmware-rev.-2.67%3A-Main-Sub-AF-balance-control--AGC-off-AF-limiter-tp1518026p1542238.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.67: Main/Sub AF balance control; AGC-off AF limiter
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.67 (with DSP rev 1.96) is now available. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Full details appear below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.67 / DSP 1.96, 11-18-2008 * MAIN/SUB BALANCE CONTROL: If CONFIG:SUB AF is set to BALANCE, then the SUB AF GAIN control becomes a main/sub AF balance control when the sub receiver is turned on (including diversity mode). In this case the MAIN AF GAIN controls the AF gain level for both receivers. When SUB AF is at 12 o’ clock, both receivers will be at full volume (main left, sub right). If SUB AF is rotated fully counter-clockwise, you’ll hear only the main receiver. If it’s rotated fully clockwise, you’ll hear only the sub receiver. At intermediate settings you’ll hear both. A BALANCE control is very useful for contesting and split operation. But it can also save a lot of AF gain control tweaking (i.e., matching main and sub), since MAIN AF controls both main and sub receiver audio. * AGC-OFF AF LIMITER: An adjustable AF output limiter has been added for operators who turn AGC off. This can protect your ears if a large signal appears. Signals or noise above the threshold will sound highly distorted due to the limiting action, reminding you to back down the AF or RF gain. The associated menu entry, CONFIG:AF LIM, defaults to NOR. Typical settings for those who often turn AGC off are 17 to 23, but some experimentation will be required. * EASY SUB RX ANTENNA SWITCHING: A hold of RX ANT will alternate between MAIN and AUX for the sub receiver’s antenna, if the sub is installed. This is faster than going into BSET to switch the sub antenna. * SUB ANT SAVED SEPARATELY FOR DIVERSITY/NON-DIVERSITY: At many stations, the sub receiver’s AUX antenna is only used in diversity mode. The K3 now remembers which sub RX antenna setting you use in diversity and non-diversity cases, so you won’t have to use BSET as often. * DIGOUT0 SIGNAL (ACC connector): This now behaves as described in the owner's manual. When a transverter band is selected that is configured for low-power operation (i.e., .01-1.50 mW, and using the KXV3’s XVTR IN/OUT jacks), DIGOUT0 provides a low-resistance path to ground that could be used to activate a small relay or other circuitry. At all other times the DIGOUT0 line will float (high-Z). If all transverter bands are configured for low power, then DIGOUT0 can be used as a “transverter band selected” signal. * POWER LEVEL ON XVTR AND HF BANDS: Switching between HF and transverter bands no longer modifies the present HF band power setting. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.63: Switch-press tones
wayne burdick wrote: K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.63 (with DSP rev 1.95) is now available. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Highlights: * Audio tones on switch press (if CONFIG:SW TONE is set to ON) Thankyou!!! I know it seems such a simple thing but the tones make operating the radio sooo much easier for me! I have been hoping this would come along. Many thanks :) Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.63: Switch-press tones
After upgrading I set to AM mode on 20 mtrs. At first the carrier went only to 20 watts. When I modulated I got about 75 watts voice peaks. The more I modulated the higher the carrier got till it went up to 35 watts and the modulated carrier peaked at 100 watts. Turning the rig off resets the power out to 20 watts and modulating it a few times returns to full power. Strange behavior for sure. 73 Doug N3QW - Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'wayne burdick' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Elecraft Reflector' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:53 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.63: Switch-press tones * AM TRANSMIT: CONFIG:TXG VCE no longer affects AM transmit. Is there now going to be a new AM carrier adjustment? With TXG VCE lost on AM, my carrier output is well below what it should be (and was with TXG VCE = 1.0 or 1.5 depending on the which K3 I was using). With previous firmware the same value of TXG VCE that equalized the SSB PEP output with CW resulted in 22 to 28 watts of AM carrier when the power level was set for 100 watts. With TXG VCE disabled in FW 2.64, I now get only 14 to 15 Watts of carrier. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wayne burdick Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 8:52 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.63: Switch-press tones K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.63 (with DSP rev 1.95) is now available. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Highlights: * Audio tones on switch press (if CONFIG:SW TONE is set to ON) * 1 kHz AM COARSE VFO TUNING RANGE ADDED * Many new remote-control commands for use by PC software applications Full details appear below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.63 / DSP 1.95, 11-04-2008 * SWITCH TONES NOW AVAILABLE: If CONFIG:SW TONE is set to ON, tapping or holding switches produces audio tones corresponding to the switch state. This supplements the normal tactile feedback of the switches. * NORM SWITCH ALLOWED DURING TX: The “NORM” switch function (receive passband normalization, e.g. 400 Hz in CW mode) can now be accessed during transmit. It takes effect after the K3 returns to receive mode. This is especially useful for CW contest operation. * COMPRESSION RANGE: Some operators asked for a higher “CMP” (speech compression) setting to add “punch” under certain conditions. It can now be set from 0-40. We still recommend lower settings (0-20) for normal operation. * AM COARSE VFO TUNING RATES: Now 1, 5, 9, and 10 kHz. * AM TRANSMIT: CONFIG:TXG VCE no longer affects AM transmit. * SPLIT COMBINATIONS AVAILABLE: Cross-mode SPLIT operation is possible with any combination of CW and SSB for VFO A and B. Same-mode SPLIT is possible in all modes except PSK-D. * CROSS-MODE SPLIT INDICATION: If you turn on SPLIT with VFO A and B in different legal modes (e.g. CW and SSB), the K3 will remind you of VFO B’s mode by flashing it (as well as the VFO B TX arrow). This reminder can be cancelled by tapping any switch, key, or PTT. The reason for the “reminder” is that operators usually enter cross-mode split by accident. If so, cancel the reminder flash, then use BSET to change VFO B’s mode, or tap AB to copy mode A to mode B. For software developers: * “FW$” ADDED (direct sub/VFO B filter bandwidth). * “SM$” ADDED (direct sub-receiver S-meter read). * DV (DIVERSITY) COMMAND: DV0 (off), DV1 (on). Also turns sub off/on. To turn on the sub but not diversity, use an “SWT” command (verify SUB status with “DS”). * COMMANDS AVAILBLE DURING BSET: IF, FA, FB, MD”, “MD$, and DT (GET only). “FW” and “FW$” work in BSET except during diversity (TBD). --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.63: Switch-press tones
Yes, indeed. I like the high and low tones for long push on/off. 73, Drew AF2Z On Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:29:16 +, Ian J Maude, G0VGS wrote: Thankyou!!! I know it seems such a simple thing but the tones make operating the radio sooo much easier for me! I have been hoping this would come along. Many thanks :) Ian ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.63: Switch-press tones
* AM TRANSMIT: CONFIG:TXG VCE no longer affects AM transmit. Is there now going to be a new AM carrier adjustment? We had several complaints about TXG VCE messing up AM power levels, which resulted in the change. The way it works now is that the carrier will initially typically be a little on the low side. As you send audio through it, the peak-detecting ALC will take over and make the final adjustment to transmit power. This results in the peak power management with high modulation while not overdriving someone's attached linear amplifier's input protection circuitry. That said, we're looking into further improvements in AM transmit. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.63: Switch-press tones
Yes that's exactly what I observed here. Glad your looking at it. 73 Doug N3QW - Original Message - From: Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net, wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 1:38:36 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.63: Switch-press tones * AM TRANSMIT: CONFIG:TXG VCE no longer affects AM transmit. Is there now going to be a new AM carrier adjustment? We had several complaints about TXG VCE messing up AM power levels, which resulted in the change. The way it works now is that the carrier will initially typically be a little on the low side. As you send audio through it, the peak-detecting ALC will take over and make the final adjustment to transmit power. This results in the peak power management with high modulation while not overdriving someone's attached linear amplifier's input protection circuitry. That said, we're looking into further improvements in AM transmit. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.63: Switch-press tones
Can we have carrier level displayed for power instead of peak - it means more to most and matches the power setting arrangement of many other transceivers. Compression would be nice too! 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 SNIP That said, we're looking into further improvements in AM transmit. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ 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 Beta firmware rev. 2.63: Switch-press tones
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.63 (with DSP rev 1.95) is now available. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Highlights: * Audio tones on switch press (if CONFIG:SW TONE is set to ON) * 1 kHz AM COARSE VFO TUNING RANGE ADDED * Many new remote-control commands for use by PC software applications Full details appear below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.63 / DSP 1.95, 11-04-2008 * SWITCH TONES NOW AVAILABLE: If CONFIG:SW TONE is set to ON, tapping or holding switches produces audio tones corresponding to the switch state. This supplements the normal tactile feedback of the switches. * NORM SWITCH ALLOWED DURING TX: The “NORM” switch function (receive passband normalization, e.g. 400 Hz in CW mode) can now be accessed during transmit. It takes effect after the K3 returns to receive mode. This is especially useful for CW contest operation. * COMPRESSION RANGE: Some operators asked for a higher “CMP” (speech compression) setting to add “punch” under certain conditions. It can now be set from 0-40. We still recommend lower settings (0-20) for normal operation. * AM COARSE VFO TUNING RATES: Now 1, 5, 9, and 10 kHz. * AM TRANSMIT: CONFIG:TXG VCE no longer affects AM transmit. * SPLIT COMBINATIONS AVAILABLE: Cross-mode SPLIT operation is possible with any combination of CW and SSB for VFO A and B. Same-mode SPLIT is possible in all modes except PSK-D. * CROSS-MODE SPLIT INDICATION: If you turn on SPLIT with VFO A and B in different legal modes (e.g. CW and SSB), the K3 will remind you of VFO B’s mode by flashing it (as well as the VFO B TX arrow). This reminder can be cancelled by tapping any switch, key, or PTT. The reason for the “reminder” is that operators usually enter cross-mode split by accident. If so, cancel the reminder flash, then use BSET to change VFO B’s mode, or tap AB to copy mode A to mode B. For software developers: * “FW$” ADDED (direct sub/VFO B filter bandwidth). * “SM$” ADDED (direct sub-receiver S-meter read). * DV (DIVERSITY) COMMAND: DV0 (off), DV1 (on). Also turns sub off/on. To turn on the sub but not diversity, use an “SWT” command (verify SUB status with “DS”). * COMMANDS AVAILBLE DURING BSET: IF, FA, FB, MD”, “MD$, and DT (GET only). “FW” and “FW$” work in BSET except during diversity (TBD). --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.63: Switch-press tones
* AM TRANSMIT: CONFIG:TXG VCE no longer affects AM transmit. Is there now going to be a new AM carrier adjustment? With TXG VCE lost on AM, my carrier output is well below what it should be (and was with TXG VCE = 1.0 or 1.5 depending on the which K3 I was using). With previous firmware the same value of TXG VCE that equalized the SSB PEP output with CW resulted in 22 to 28 watts of AM carrier when the power level was set for 100 watts. With TXG VCE disabled in FW 2.64, I now get only 14 to 15 Watts of carrier. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wayne burdick Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 8:52 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.63: Switch-press tones K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.63 (with DSP rev 1.95) is now available. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Highlights: * Audio tones on switch press (if CONFIG:SW TONE is set to ON) * 1 kHz AM COARSE VFO TUNING RANGE ADDED * Many new remote-control commands for use by PC software applications Full details appear below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.63 / DSP 1.95, 11-04-2008 * SWITCH TONES NOW AVAILABLE: If CONFIG:SW TONE is set to ON, tapping or holding switches produces audio tones corresponding to the switch state. This supplements the normal tactile feedback of the switches. * NORM SWITCH ALLOWED DURING TX: The “NORM” switch function (receive passband normalization, e.g. 400 Hz in CW mode) can now be accessed during transmit. It takes effect after the K3 returns to receive mode. This is especially useful for CW contest operation. * COMPRESSION RANGE: Some operators asked for a higher “CMP” (speech compression) setting to add “punch” under certain conditions. It can now be set from 0-40. We still recommend lower settings (0-20) for normal operation. * AM COARSE VFO TUNING RATES: Now 1, 5, 9, and 10 kHz. * AM TRANSMIT: CONFIG:TXG VCE no longer affects AM transmit. * SPLIT COMBINATIONS AVAILABLE: Cross-mode SPLIT operation is possible with any combination of CW and SSB for VFO A and B. Same-mode SPLIT is possible in all modes except PSK-D. * CROSS-MODE SPLIT INDICATION: If you turn on SPLIT with VFO A and B in different legal modes (e.g. CW and SSB), the K3 will remind you of VFO B’s mode by flashing it (as well as the VFO B TX arrow). This reminder can be cancelled by tapping any switch, key, or PTT. The reason for the “reminder” is that operators usually enter cross-mode split by accident. If so, cancel the reminder flash, then use BSET to change VFO B’s mode, or tap AB to copy mode A to mode B. For software developers: * “FW$” ADDED (direct sub/VFO B filter bandwidth). * “SM$” ADDED (direct sub-receiver S-meter read). * DV (DIVERSITY) COMMAND: DV0 (off), DV1 (on). Also turns sub off/on. To turn on the sub but not diversity, use an “SWT” command (verify SUB status with “DS”). * COMMANDS AVAILBLE DURING BSET: IF, FA, FB, MD”, “MD$, and DT (GET only). “FW” and “FW$” work in BSET except during diversity (TBD). --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58
You should be able to load firmware from any folder in the PC's file system. There's nothing magic about the default folder. The folder needs to have all the files, see the troubleshooting section of Help on Missing files for the list. What symptoms did you observe that led you to the firmware update process doesn't like conclusion? 73 de Dick, K6KR From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Johnson Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:04 AM To: 'Andrew Vine'; 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58 David, I too had trouble. I moved the files to the default folder and downloader again successfully. Apparently the firmware update process doesn't like placing into other than the default folder. It could have been my error, but once I relocated the files all worked just fine. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrew Vine Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 9:19 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58 I am experiencing problems downloading the latest beta. Is it me or Elecraft's FTP site? Error message reads :- C:\Data\Downloads\K3\Latest Beta\2r58\k3fw2r57.zip could not be saved, because the source file could not be read. 73 Andrew m0gjh ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58
Dick, I was unable to get the file to download from the site! I tried for two days with timeouts. I then gave up and moved all files to the default folder and tried again. Go figure. I also added the firmware updater to my firewall just to be it wasn't blocking it. I wrote Wayne to ask if there was something wrong, and he advised the site was very busy. I tried late last night and then this morning at 7 am central time. No luck. When I had a moment, I moved the files from my configured location to the default, and tried again. It worked. So I figured there must be something in the code that is preventing the updates. My radio is serial #1744 and was factory built. I only started downloading updates when updated firmware is posted. I tried a beta when Wayne was looking for some of us to try over the weekend. Then when 2.58 became available I tried to download with the problem mentioned. Perhaps it was user error, as I explain to my PC customers quite frequently. J Bill You should be able to load firmware from any folder in the PC's file system. There's nothing magic about the default folder. The folder needs to have all the files, see the troubleshooting section of Help on Missing files for the list. What symptoms did you observe that led you to the firmware update process doesn't like conclusion? 73 de Dick, K6KR From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Johnson Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:04 AM To: 'Andrew Vine'; 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58 David, I too had trouble. I moved the files to the default folder and downloader again successfully. Apparently the firmware update process doesn't like placing into other than the default folder. It could have been my error, but once I relocated the files all worked just fine. ___ 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 Beta firmware rev. 2.58
I am experiencing problems downloading the latest beta. Is it me or Elecraft's FTP site? Error message reads :- C:\Data\Downloads\K3\Latest Beta\2r58\k3fw2r57.zip could not be saved, because the source file could not be read. 73 Andrew m0gjh ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58: FASTER BAND SWITCHING; BAND MAPPING
Sweet. Thanks Elecraft! You must of been reading my mind. It is hard to explain exactly how annoying it was recently having to keep stopping on 60m when I was going back and forth between 40m and 80m during CQ WW SSB. David Wilburn NM4M wayne burdick wrote: K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.58 (with DSP rev 1.94) is now available. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Highlights: * BAND SWITCHING is now possible using MV and the numeric keypad -- a faster alternative to using BAND UP/DOWN * BAND MAPPING allows you to remove individual bands from the BAND UP/DOWN switch rotation (great for contesters, or for those who never use certain bands) * VOX switch is now accessible during voice transmit, so you can turn VOX off if shack noise suddenly increases This revision also fixes the CW pitch = 0 problem from rev. 2.57. Other details appear below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.58, 10-28-2008 New Features: * FAST BAND SWITCHING USING KEYPAD: We’ve added a “band select” mode for memories 0-9. First, set CONFIG:MEM 0-9 to BAND SEL. You can then use VM to assign individual bands to keypad switches 0-9. For example, use BAND UP/DN to get to 160 m, tap VM, then tap #1. From then on, tapping MV, then #1, will take you to your last-used frequency on 160 m, just as if you had used the BAND switches. Up to 10 of your favorite bands can be assigned to keypad switches, including transverter bands. The behavior of memories 10-99 and the per-band quick memories (M1-M4) will be unchanged. * MAPPING OUT SELECTED BANDS: You can now remove one or more bands from the BAND UP/DN rotation using the CONFIG:BND MAP menu entry. Once you’ve located CONFIG:BND MAP, use BAND UP/DN to select bands, and set them to IN or OUT using VFO A. (Works with transverter bands, too.) You can still get to mapped-out bands using memory recall, direct frequency entry, or computer-control commands (“FA” and “FB”). Miscellaneous: * VOX CAN BE TURNED OFF DURING VOICE TRANSMIT: This is useful if you’re using VOX and have a sudden increase in shack noise that activates transmit. * MSG PLAY IN SSB MODE FIXED: In revision 2.57, tapping M1-M4 to play a message in SSB modes was setting the CW pitch to 0 Hz. This has been corrected. For software developers: * RX COMMAND AND TUNE: “RX” will now exit either an XMIT or TUNE condition. * MANUAL BAND CHANGE IN AI1 and AI2 MODES: Multiple rapid presses of BAND UP or BAND DN were sometimes inserting band-change response data for intermediate bands into the outgoing host command buffer. Now only the data for the final band is sent. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58
All solved. I can't follow the instructions. I needed to refresh the screen ! Apologise for the noise. 73 Andrew From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrew Vine Sent: 29 October 2008 14:19 To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58 I am experiencing problems downloading the latest beta. Is it me or Elecraft's FTP site? Error message reads :- C:\Data\Downloads\K3\Latest Beta\2r58\k3fw2r57.zip could not be saved, because the source file could not be read. 73 Andrew m0gjh ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58: FASTER BAND SWITCHING; BAND MAPPING
On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:20:59 -0400, David Wilburn NM4M wrote: Sweet. Thanks Elecraft! You must of been reading my mind. It is hard to explain exactly how annoying it was recently having to keep stopping on 60m when I was going back and forth between 40m and 80m during CQ WW SSB. David Wilburn NM4M The only remaining annoyance is what happens when you leave the ham bands, say if you leave 30m ham band and go into the 31m SWBC band: the 31m band gets set as your 30m ham band. But with judicious programming of the M1 thru M4 buttons you can at least restore it quickly enough. 73, Drew AF2Z ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58: FASTER BAND SWITCHING; BAND MAPPING
The only remaining annoyance is what happens when you leave the ham bands, say if you leave 30m ham band and go into the 31m SWBC band: the 31m band gets set as your 30m ham band. Yes, it would be nice if the K3 would spawn a General Coverage band when tuning outside the amateur bands and leave the adjacent ham band alone. I think both Icom and Yaesu (in recent radios - FT-2000/FT-950/FT-450) do that. The general coverage band is reset each time the user tunes out of the ham band and at least with the Yaesu the General coverage band can be included or excluded in the band up/band down steps. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of drewko Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 10:35 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58: FASTER BAND SWITCHING;BAND MAPPING On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:20:59 -0400, David Wilburn NM4M wrote: Sweet. Thanks Elecraft! You must of been reading my mind. It is hard to explain exactly how annoying it was recently having to keep stopping on 60m when I was going back and forth between 40m and 80m during CQ WW SSB. David Wilburn NM4M The only remaining annoyance is what happens when you leave the ham bands, say if you leave 30m ham band and go into the 31m SWBC band: the 31m band gets set as your 30m ham band. But with judicious programming of the M1 thru M4 buttons you can at least restore it quickly enough. 73, Drew AF2Z ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58: FASTER BAND SWITCHING; BAND MAPPING
Yes would like to see that too. 73 SM2EKM --- Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Yes, it would be nice if the K3 would spawn a General Coverage band when tuning outside the amateur bands and leave the adjacent ham band alone. I think both Icom and Yaesu (in recent radios - FT-2000/FT-950/FT-450) do that. The general coverage band is reset each time the user tunes out of the ham band and at least with the Yaesu the General coverage band can be included or excluded in the band up/band down steps. 73, ... Joe, W4TV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58: FASTER BAND SWITCHING; BAND MAPPING
Hi Drew: I sometimes take my K3 for a visit to a neighboring SW band. When I'm finished SWLing, I just press [A/B] to swap the (still-in-ham-band) VFO B freq with VFO A and then press [AB] to reset VFO A back to ham band as well. Two buttons, no problems. 73, Tom N0SS At 09:35 10/29/2008, you wrote: On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:20:59 -0400, David Wilburn NM4M wrote: Sweet. Thanks Elecraft! You must of been reading my mind. It is hard to explain exactly how annoying it was recently having to keep stopping on 60m when I was going back and forth between 40m and 80m during CQ WW SSB. David Wilburn NM4M The only remaining annoyance is what happens when you leave the ham bands, say if you leave 30m ham band and go into the 31m SWBC band: the 31m band gets set as your 30m ham band. But with judicious programming of the M1 thru M4 buttons you can at least restore it quickly enough. 73, Drew AF2Z ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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 Beta firmware rev. 2.58: FASTER BAND SWITCHING
What is new here? I have been switching bands this way since I received my K3 last January. Don K7FJ -- * BAND SWITCHING is now possible using MV and the numeric keypad -- a faster alternative to using BAND UP/DOWN ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58: FASTER BAND SWITCHING
Don Ehrlich wrote: What is new here? I have been switching bands this way since I received my K3 last January. What's new is that you can now go to the last frequency used in any band -- just like band up/down -- rather than to a particular memorized frequency. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.58: FASTER BAND SWITCHING; BAND MAPPING
Yes, Tom, that works if you stray out of a ham band with the VFO. But if you jump around to several different SWBC bands using direct memory M-V access, they will reassign some of your ham bands to SWBC freqs. You then have to bandswitch to each one and recall one of your (hopefully) stored ham channels for the particular band using M-V M1, etc. 73, Drew AF2Z On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:42:44 -0500, Tom N0SS wrote: Hi Drew: I sometimes take my K3 for a visit to a neighboring SW band. When I'm finished SWLing, I just press [A/B] to swap the (still-in-ham-band) VFO B freq with VFO A and then press [AB] to reset VFO A back to ham band as well. Two buttons, no problems. 73, Tom N0SS ___ 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 Beta firmware rev. 2.58: FASTER BAND SWITCHING; BAND MAPPING
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.58 (with DSP rev 1.94) is now available. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Highlights: * BAND SWITCHING is now possible using MV and the numeric keypad -- a faster alternative to using BAND UP/DOWN * BAND MAPPING allows you to remove individual bands from the BAND UP/DOWN switch rotation (great for contesters, or for those who never use certain bands) * VOX switch is now accessible during voice transmit, so you can turn VOX off if shack noise suddenly increases This revision also fixes the CW pitch = 0 problem from rev. 2.57. Other details appear below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.58, 10-28-2008 New Features: * FAST BAND SWITCHING USING KEYPAD: We’ve added a “band select” mode for memories 0-9. First, set CONFIG:MEM 0-9 to BAND SEL. You can then use VM to assign individual bands to keypad switches 0-9. For example, use BAND UP/DN to get to 160 m, tap VM, then tap #1. From then on, tapping MV, then #1, will take you to your last-used frequency on 160 m, just as if you had used the BAND switches. Up to 10 of your favorite bands can be assigned to keypad switches, including transverter bands. The behavior of memories 10-99 and the per-band quick memories (M1-M4) will be unchanged. * MAPPING OUT SELECTED BANDS: You can now remove one or more bands from the BAND UP/DN rotation using the CONFIG:BND MAP menu entry. Once you’ve located CONFIG:BND MAP, use BAND UP/DN to select bands, and set them to IN or OUT using VFO A. (Works with transverter bands, too.) You can still get to mapped-out bands using memory recall, direct frequency entry, or computer-control commands (“FA” and “FB”). Miscellaneous: * VOX CAN BE TURNED OFF DURING VOICE TRANSMIT: This is useful if you’re using VOX and have a sudden increase in shack noise that activates transmit. * MSG PLAY IN SSB MODE FIXED: In revision 2.57, tapping M1-M4 to play a message in SSB modes was setting the CW pitch to 0 Hz. This has been corrected. For software developers: * RX COMMAND AND TUNE: “RX” will now exit either an XMIT or TUNE condition. * MANUAL BAND CHANGE IN AI1 and AI2 MODES: Multiple rapid presses of BAND UP or BAND DN were sometimes inserting band-change response data for intermediate bands into the outgoing host command buffer. Now only the data for the final band is sent. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.57 -- SSB PWR control, SPLIT in diversity mode, etc.
On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 6:18 PM, wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.57 (with DSP rev 1.94) is now available. * First tap of AB copies mode, if required (avoids accidental cross-mode SPLIT) Unfortunately, B-A wasn't fixed - it doesn't copy mode when it is invoked, and since it's available only as a programmable function, there is no possibility of a second tap to transfer mode. Bob NW8L ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.57
Joe Subich, W4TV-3 wrote: Traditional ALC operates by overdriving the final amplifier. It senses grid current Which is an indication of overdrive and uses that to turn down the drive. Previous generations of solid state radios turned to sensing output power for the level reference. However, those after the fact ALC circuits have two serious issues ... first overdrive must have already occurred to generate an ALC signal and overshoot is certain but there is also no protection against overdrive and distortion in the low level intermediate stages. The K3 generates its ALC in the early stages (the DSP) using a feed forward technique that delays the RF to allow the control signal proper effect. By controlling the level early in the transmission chain, the K3 ALC prevents overshoot, protects against distortion due to RF compression or clipping after the masking filter or channel filter and eliminates distortion due to ALC hunting (the effects of ALC constantly overcorrecting then under correcting). Instead of using a short ALC time-constant (which causes the hunting distortion in conventional designs), the K3's power level control can almost have a fixed gain with only a slow time constant for fine adjustment. However, since the power control really sets the average power (e.g. CW), there must be some compensation for differences in the peak to average power ratios of various voices, the level of compression/clipping in use and different modulation types (particularly some data modes with very high peak to average ratios) so that operations with minimal clipping or modes with high peak to average power ratios do not overdrive the driver and PA on peaks even though the average power is well below the level that has been set. Thank you for the excellent explanation, Joe. If that's the case, how does someone who does not have a peak reading wattmeter set up the gain so that the PEP output is equal to the amount of power set on the power control? I can feed a sine wave in and adjust the gain so that the RMS output is correct. But if I understand you correctly, the actual peak output will be dependent on the peak to mean ratio of the signal being fed in, so the only way to set the peak power on any mode that modulates the amplitude of the carrier is to calibrate TXG VCE using a scope or a meter that can tell you accurately what the peak power is? In fact, if the power control is really setting the average power, then if I turn off the compressor because I'm talking to someone who is already getting me S9, won't the effect of the slow time constant ALC then be to increase the gain to bring the average power level (and consequently the peak power level) up, because the peak to mean ratio with compressor off will be greater than when it is on? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham Directoryhttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Re%3A-K3-Beta-firmware-rev.-2.57-tp1374954p1378556.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.57
Wayne, the AM power level in this version only seems to produce a carrier of 10 Watts when the requested power is 100W. While I don't agree with the idea of calling the power anything other than the carrier level, i.e. I would expect the power control to only go to about 30 Watts on AM, 10 Watts is only 1/3rd of the carrier power a 100 W nominal transceiver should produce. Back to the drawing board? 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 == * MORE ACCURATE AM-MODE POWER LEVEL. Also slightly higher modulation percentage. ___ 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
SV: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.57
GM all, not that I am one of those AM guys but just checked my K3 which produces 45W on 160 and 40W on 80. Maybe some set up trouble, Dave? 73 Len SM7BIC Wayne, the AM power level in this version only seems to produce a carrier of 10 Watts when the requested power is 100W. While I don't agree with the idea of calling the power anything other than the carrier level, i.e. I would expect the power control to only go to about 30 Watts on AM, 10 Watts is only 1/3rd of the carrier power a 100 W nominal transceiver should produce. Back to the drawing board? 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 == * MORE ACCURATE AM-MODE POWER LEVEL. Also slightly higher modulation percentage. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
SV: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.57
Dave, I agree with you - there is something odd going on. Then, perhaps the power level setting should be renamed to PEP output instead? Let us see what Wayne finds out (in due time) One more early morning on 160 with SSB contest going on it was possible to work some NA westcoast on CW with an outstanding K3, the diversity really is amazing! 73 Len SM7BIC Len I checked the calibration at 5 and 50 Watts, the carrier power is close to the power control setting at other power settings too. Earlier firmware gives higher power, although still short of the expected 25 - 40 Watt carrier. I have gone back to f/w version 2.46, although that has useless AM TX audio as there is no compression. I was checking on 80m into a 50 Ohm load. I'm not too worried about AM as I rarely use it, but it should be implemented better than it is. 73 Dave, G4AON - Lennart Michaëlsson wrote: GM all, not that I am one of those AM guys but just checked my K3 which produces 45W on 160 and 40W on 80. Maybe some set up trouble, Dave? 73 Len SM7BIC Wayne, the AM power level in this version only seems to produce a carrier of 10 Watts when the requested power is 100W. While I don't agree with the idea of calling the power anything other than the carrier level, i.e. I would expect the power control to only go to about 30 Watts on AM, 10 Watts is only 1/3rd of the carrier power a 100 W nominal transceiver should produce. Back to the drawing board? 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 == * MORE ACCURATE AM-MODE POWER LEVEL. Also slightly higher modulation percentage. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: SV: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.57
I have the TxG VCE set to -1.5 db in order to avoid excessive peak SSB power levels compared to CW levels... If I set it to 0 db or higher, I get more carrier power on AM at the expense of excessive SSB power. I guess it needs the power gain (Tx VCE) setting to be per mode, not SSB and AM. 73 Dave, G4AON Lennart Michaëlsson wrote: GM all, not that I am one of those AM guys but just checked my K3 which produces 45W on 160 and 40W on 80. Maybe some set up trouble, Dave? 73 Len SM7BIC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.57
Len I checked the calibration at 5 and 50 Watts, the carrier power is close to the power control setting at other power settings too. Earlier firmware gives higher power, although still short of the expected 25 - 40 Watt carrier. I have gone back to f/w version 2.46, although that has useless AM TX audio as there is no compression. I was checking on 80m into a 50 Ohm load. I'm not too worried about AM as I rarely use it, but it should be implemented better than it is. 73 Dave, G4AON - Lennart Michaëlsson wrote: GM all, not that I am one of those AM guys but just checked my K3 which produces 45W on 160 and 40W on 80. Maybe some set up trouble, Dave? 73 Len SM7BIC Wayne, the AM power level in this version only seems to produce a carrier of 10 Watts when the requested power is 100W. While I don't agree with the idea of calling the power anything other than the carrier level, i.e. I would expect the power control to only go to about 30 Watts on AM, 10 Watts is only 1/3rd of the carrier power a 100 W nominal transceiver should produce. Back to the drawing board? 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 == * MORE ACCURATE AM-MODE POWER LEVEL. Also slightly higher modulation percentage. ___ 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] Beta firmware 2.57
Some observations on the new beta release of the firmware. * The problem with excessive output power in DATA A has been greatly reduced. I'm seeing nearer 6W on a pure tone when 5W is selected (pro rata for other powers) and the audio level is adjusted for 4 bars. * On AM with 10W selected my average reading meter shows about 2W with no modulation, kicking up to about 2.5W on speech. I have never used AM so I don't know if that is normal. * I could not reproduce the problem of SSB power variability mentioned by Mike, N5WNG. * The new commands for getting and setting the data submodes work fine and will be used in the next version of KComm. The KY command is now perfect for sending RTTY from the computer without a sound card using FSK D. (All we need now is a small PIC-based device mounted in a keyboard for true computer-less operation.) Using PSK D there is still one disappointment: all text is being converted to lower case for sending. I hope that is just an oversight. I appreciate that when using the paddle you can't specify the case, and lower case characters are sent more quickly, but all-lower-case just looks odd to me. I hope it will be possible to allow the text to be transmitted as sent - upper or lower case - when it originates from the computer rather than the key. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham Directoryhttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/-K3--Beta-firmware-2.57-tp1375326p1375326.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.57
We measured very close to 25 W here, but I'll look into it. tnx Wayne On Oct 25, 2008, at 12:51 AM, Dave G4AON wrote: Wayne, the AM power level in this version only seems to produce a carrier of 10 Watts when the requested power is 100W. While I don't agree with the idea of calling the power anything other than the carrier level, i.e. I would expect the power control to only go to about 30 Watts on AM, 10 Watts is only 1/3rd of the carrier power a 100 W nominal transceiver should produce. Back to the drawing board? 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 == * MORE ACCURATE AM-MODE POWER LEVEL. Also slightly higher modulation percentage. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.57
It measures very close here as well. Even though the power calibrations had been done previously (this was the factory built s/n 622), I did need to do the wattmeter and power level calibrations again at both 5 and 50 watts before the AM carrier power was within the 22-25 watt range across the spectrum. Without the recalibration I saw 30 watts on 160, 25 on 20 and 45 on 10 meters. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wayne burdick Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 11:40 AM To: Dave G4AON Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.57 We measured very close to 25 W here, but I'll look into it. tnx Wayne On Oct 25, 2008, at 12:51 AM, Dave G4AON wrote: Wayne, the AM power level in this version only seems to produce a carrier of 10 Watts when the requested power is 100W. While I don't agree with the idea of calling the power anything other than the carrier level, i.e. I would expect the power control to only go to about 30 Watts on AM, 10 Watts is only 1/3rd of the carrier power a 100 W nominal transceiver should produce. Back to the drawing board? 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 == * MORE ACCURATE AM-MODE POWER LEVEL. Also slightly higher modulation percentage. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.57 -- SSB PWR control, SPLIT in diversity mode, etc.
I can't find 2.57 on the beta site (just 2.46). Was it removed, or am I having a browser refresh problem? - 73, John, W0JFR wayne burdick wrote: K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.57 (with DSP rev 1.94) is now available. This is a major release. Some recent changes have had only limited testing, but we wanted to get it out in time for this weekend's contest. If you have any difficulty, you can easily revert back to the last production version (2.46). Be sure to use the latest revision of K3 Utility to do the downloads. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Highlights: * SSB power control improved (no jumps in power while rotating the PWR control during transmit; no upward spike when crossing the 12-W boundary; SSB drive level not affected by tapping A/B, changing modes, or doing an ATU TUNE. (NOTE: This doesn't address all issues with voice peaks; we have further work to do on ALC. Also, a band change or memory recall still reinitializes the SSB drive level. We're working on that.) * SPLIT operation is now possible in diversity mode (requires sub receiver). There are several user-interface changes related to this; please review the release notes below carefully. Most noticeably, in diversity mode VFO A still controls both receivers but the VFO B frequency remains fully independent. * First tap of AB copies mode, if required (avoids accidental cross-mode SPLIT) * All known issues with CW/DATA message buffers fixed, including lost characters during chaining * Major improvements to CW-to-PSK31 operation -- faster transmit, and no erroneous characters sent when using the keyer paddle * Many new or improved remote-control commands for developers Other details appear below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.57, 10-24-2008 Major changes and new features: * SSB POWER CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS: (1) No jumps in power while rotating PWR control during transmit. (2) No upward spike when crossing QRP/QRO boundary. (3) No loss of SSB TX drive level when tapping A/B, changing modes, or doing an ATU TUNE. (4) These improvements may also lessen the effect of “spiking” external amplifiers, but further work on the ALC routine is planned. Note: The SSB drive does still get reinitialized to match the CW level if you do a TUNE (this is desirable). This also happens if you change bands or recall a memory (that will be fixed in the next release). * FIRST AB TAP COPIES MODE (if VFO A and B modes are different). This should greatly reduce the chance of having VFO B in the wrong mode when the operator later goes into SPLIT. (Those who want to do cross-mode split can still set up VFO B differently using BSET mode, and should avoid AB.) Once the VFO modes are the same, operation of AB is the same as before: A single tap copies only the frequency, while a second tap copies everything. * PSK31 (PSK D MODE) TRANSMIT IMPROVEMENTS: Eliminated erroneous characters during CW-to-PSK31 transmit when using the keyer paddle. Also greatly improved PSK31 transmit speed by removing all extraneous “zeros” from the data stream. * MARS operation now possible on 40 m up to 7550 kHz. VFO Linking, Sub RX, Diversity Mode, and SPLIT: * SPLIT CAN BE USED IN DIVERSITY MODE: During SPLIT, VFO B is only the transmit frequency. VFO A controls both receivers. So you now have a choice when using SPLIT with the sub receiver: diversity receive, or listening to both your RX (main) and TX (sub) frequencies simultaneously. Also see BSET note below. * VFO A-B LINKING: This is now indicated by slowly flashing the VFO B kHz decimal point. * A/B and REV CAN NOW BE USED IN DIVERSITY MODE. In both cases, the VFOs are swapped, allowing you to listen in diversity mode on VFO B’s frequency. * BSET IN DIVERSITY MODE: If you use BSET in diversity mode, you’ll now hear the main RX in the left ear and sub RX in the right. This is useful when using SPLIT with diversity, as it allows you to override diversity mode temporarily and listen to both your RX and TX frequencies. * VFO B NOT LOCKED WHEN LINKED TO VFO A: This means the VFOs can be linked but at different frequencies. A fixed offset can be established using VFO B, and will be maintained as you tune VFO A. * VFOs NOT LINKED IN DIVERSITY MODE: VFO A is used to update both synthesizers (main and sub), but VFO B is now free to be used as a SPLIT TX frequency (see below). In DIVERSITY mode, the VFO A kHz decimal point slowly flashes, as before. Miscellaneous: * MESSAGE PLAY FIXES: There were a few issues with CW and DATA message buffer playback, including occasional truncated characters when chaining in CW mode, and inconsistent behavior when chaining. * MORE ACCURATE AM-MODE POWER LEVEL. Also slightly higher modulation
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.57 -- SSB PWR control, SPLIT in diversity mode, etc.
I'm afraid it's your browser John. I have Firefox set to clear it's buffers, cookies, etc. when it closes and it's there on the Elecraft site now at: ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/beta/ 73 Dave, G4AON I can't find 2.57 on the beta site (just 2.46). Was it removed, or am I having a browser refresh problem? - 73, John, W0JFR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.57
Joe Subich, W4TV-3 wrote: I don't know ... it seems to work properly here. If you elect to not make it global, it may be necessary to provide separate TXG settings for voice (SSB), AM and AFSK A/DATA A (DTA) ... or at least SSB/Data and AM. Perhaps I'm just being dim, but why is TXG necessary at all? Why can't you just turn the mic gain up until you have plenty of drive, and then use the power control to set the output power using the ALC? That's all I recall having to do on other radios. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham Directoryhttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Re%3A-K3-Beta-firmware-rev.-2.57-tp1374954p1377026.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.57
Perhaps I'm just being dim, but why is TXG necessary at all? Why can't you just turn the mic gain up until you have plenty of drive, and then use the power control to set the output power using the ALC? Traditional ALC operates by overdriving the final amplifier. It senses grid current Which is an indication of overdrive and uses that to turn down the drive. Previous generations of solid state radios turned to sensing output power for the level reference. However, those after the fact ALC circuits have two serious issues ... first overdrive must have already occurred to generate an ALC signal and overshoot is certain but there is also no protection against overdrive and distortion in the low level intermediate stages. The K3 generates its ALC in the early stages (the DSP) using a feed forward technique that delays the RF to allow the control signal proper effect. By controlling the level early in the transmission chain, the K3 ALC prevents overshoot, protects against distortion due to RF compression or clipping after the masking filter or channel filter and eliminates distortion due to ALC hunting (the effects of ALC constantly overcorrecting then under correcting). Instead of using a short ALC time-constant (which causes the hunting distortion in conventional designs), the K3's power level control can almost have a fixed gain with only a slow time constant for fine adjustment. However, since the power control really sets the average power (e.g. CW), there must be some compensation for differences in the peak to average power ratios of various voices, the level of compression/clipping in use and different modulation types (particularly some data modes with very high peak to average ratios) so that operations with minimal clipping or modes with high peak to average power ratios do not overdrive the driver and PA on peaks even though the average power is well below the level that has been set. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 6:17 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.57 Joe Subich, W4TV-3 wrote: I don't know ... it seems to work properly here. If you elect to not make it global, it may be necessary to provide separate TXG settings for voice (SSB), AM and AFSK A/DATA A (DTA) ... or at least SSB/Data and AM. Perhaps I'm just being dim, but why is TXG necessary at all? Why can't you just turn the mic gain up until you have plenty of drive, and then use the power control to set the output power using the ALC? That's all I recall having to do on other radios. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham Directoryhttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Re%3A-K3-Beta-firmware-rev.-2.57-tp137495 4p1377026.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.57 -- SSB PWR control, SPLIT in diversity mode, etc.
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.57 (with DSP rev 1.94) is now available. This is a major release. Some recent changes have had only limited testing, but we wanted to get it out in time for this weekend's contest. If you have any difficulty, you can easily revert back to the last production version (2.46). Be sure to use the latest revision of K3 Utility to do the downloads. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Highlights: * SSB power control improved (no jumps in power while rotating the PWR control during transmit; no upward spike when crossing the 12-W boundary; SSB drive level not affected by tapping A/B, changing modes, or doing an ATU TUNE. (NOTE: This doesn't address all issues with voice peaks; we have further work to do on ALC. Also, a band change or memory recall still reinitializes the SSB drive level. We're working on that.) * SPLIT operation is now possible in diversity mode (requires sub receiver). There are several user-interface changes related to this; please review the release notes below carefully. Most noticeably, in diversity mode VFO A still controls both receivers but the VFO B frequency remains fully independent. * First tap of AB copies mode, if required (avoids accidental cross-mode SPLIT) * All known issues with CW/DATA message buffers fixed, including lost characters during chaining * Major improvements to CW-to-PSK31 operation -- faster transmit, and no erroneous characters sent when using the keyer paddle * Many new or improved remote-control commands for developers Other details appear below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.57, 10-24-2008 Major changes and new features: * SSB POWER CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS: (1) No jumps in power while rotating PWR control during transmit. (2) No upward spike when crossing QRP/QRO boundary. (3) No loss of SSB TX drive level when tapping A/B, changing modes, or doing an ATU TUNE. (4) These improvements may also lessen the effect of “spiking” external amplifiers, but further work on the ALC routine is planned. Note: The SSB drive does still get reinitialized to match the CW level if you do a TUNE (this is desirable). This also happens if you change bands or recall a memory (that will be fixed in the next release). * FIRST AB TAP COPIES MODE (if VFO A and B modes are different). This should greatly reduce the chance of having VFO B in the wrong mode when the operator later goes into SPLIT. (Those who want to do cross-mode split can still set up VFO B differently using BSET mode, and should avoid AB.) Once the VFO modes are the same, operation of AB is the same as before: A single tap copies only the frequency, while a second tap copies everything. * PSK31 (PSK D MODE) TRANSMIT IMPROVEMENTS: Eliminated erroneous characters during CW-to-PSK31 transmit when using the keyer paddle. Also greatly improved PSK31 transmit speed by removing all extraneous “zeros” from the data stream. * MARS operation now possible on 40 m up to 7550 kHz. VFO Linking, Sub RX, Diversity Mode, and SPLIT: * SPLIT CAN BE USED IN DIVERSITY MODE: During SPLIT, VFO B is only the transmit frequency. VFO A controls both receivers. So you now have a choice when using SPLIT with the sub receiver: diversity receive, or listening to both your RX (main) and TX (sub) frequencies simultaneously. Also see BSET note below. * VFO A-B LINKING: This is now indicated by slowly flashing the VFO B kHz decimal point. * A/B and REV CAN NOW BE USED IN DIVERSITY MODE. In both cases, the VFOs are swapped, allowing you to listen in diversity mode on VFO B’s frequency. * BSET IN DIVERSITY MODE: If you use BSET in diversity mode, you’ll now hear the main RX in the left ear and sub RX in the right. This is useful when using SPLIT with diversity, as it allows you to override diversity mode temporarily and listen to both your RX and TX frequencies. * VFO B NOT LOCKED WHEN LINKED TO VFO A: This means the VFOs can be linked but at different frequencies. A fixed offset can be established using VFO B, and will be maintained as you tune VFO A. * VFOs NOT LINKED IN DIVERSITY MODE: VFO A is used to update both synthesizers (main and sub), but VFO B is now free to be used as a SPLIT TX frequency (see below). In DIVERSITY mode, the VFO A kHz decimal point slowly flashes, as before. Miscellaneous: * MESSAGE PLAY FIXES: There were a few issues with CW and DATA message buffer playback, including occasional truncated characters when chaining in CW mode, and inconsistent behavior when chaining. * MORE ACCURATE AM-MODE POWER LEVEL. Also slightly higher modulation percentage. * INTERNAL 2-TONE TEST GENERATOR now works with 2.7 as well as 2.8 kHz crystal filters, and the tones are now correct when used with both LSB and USB. * KEY OUT disabled sooner on power-up: Previously, KEY OUT was active for about 3 to 4 seconds on
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.46 -- 40 meter PA current reduction
Works great here Wayne. My antenna was a little grumpy on 40m, and didn't tune down as far as on the other bands. From what I hear, that is not unusual. But these changes have greatly improved how it tunes. Thanks! David Wilburn NM4M http://www.nm4m.com wayne burdick wrote: K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.46 is now available. Details appear below. Be sure to use the latest revision of K3 Utility to do the downloads. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.46 / DSP 1.92, 10-3-2008 * 40 METER PA CURRENT REDUCTION: This revision corrects the low-pass filter configuration used on 40 m. The 10/12 LPF, not the 6 m LPF, is now used in-line with the 40 m LPF. This optimizes return loss, keeping current at the target level at 100 W (about 20 A). Some K3s may have had 40-m current drain increase running rev 2.45. * NOTE ON AM COMPRESSION: Starting with MCU 2.45/DSP 1.92, speech compression has been disabled in AM mode. We hope to create a more effective compressor for AM in a future revision; the original was adding distortion without increasing “punch”. On the other hand, the available AM modulation level has been increased, and we’re better utilizing the mic AGC system in this mode. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.46 -- 40 meter PA current reduction
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.46 is now available. Details appear below. Be sure to use the latest revision of K3 Utility to do the downloads. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.46 / DSP 1.92, 10-3-2008 * 40 METER PA CURRENT REDUCTION: This revision corrects the low-pass filter configuration used on 40 m. The 10/12 LPF, not the 6 m LPF, is now used in-line with the 40 m LPF. This optimizes return loss, keeping current at the target level at 100 W (about 20 A). Some K3s may have had 40-m current drain increase running rev 2.45. * NOTE ON AM COMPRESSION: Starting with MCU 2.45/DSP 1.92, speech compression has been disabled in AM mode. We hope to create a more effective compressor for AM in a future revision; the original was adding distortion without increasing “punch”. On the other hand, the available AM modulation level has been increased, and we’re better utilizing the mic AGC system in this mode. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.45 -- TX noise gate, TX INH improved, new remote-control commands
Hello Simon! Programming all night is great fun, only wimps sleep. WIMP - is this a subliminal indication that you're doing a port of HRD/DM780 to RISC OS? My RISC PCs are anxious to do *something* in the shack... 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.45 -- TX noise gate, TX INH improved, new remote-control commands
You folks have got to try the new noise gate. It's awesome! /Rick N6XI On 9/30/08, wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: MCU 2.45 / DSP 1.92, 9-29-2008 * TRANSMIT NOISE GATE ADDED: The TX noise gate can be used to suppress transmitted audio below a certain level, e.g. a noisy fan (not the one on the K3, of course). To use the noise gate, locate CONFIG:TX GATE, tap '1' to turn it ON, then use VFO A to set the desired threshold. Since there's no visual indication that transmit audio is below the threshold, you should adjust it using the transmit voice monitor (MON), ideally using headphones. Set the threshold high enough to cut off transmit audio due to shack noise, but not so high that it causes your voice to drop out too frequently. The TX GATE threshold can be adjusted in TX TEST mode. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.45 -- TX noise gate, TX INH improved, new remote-control commands
Rick Tavan N6XI wrote: You folks have got to try the new noise gate. It's awesome! You're not wrong! :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.45 -- TX noise gate, TX INHimproved, new remote-control commands
Simon, Could you give us an update on when you expect to integrate the WSJT modes (especially FSK441) into DM780? Thanks and 73, Bill W5WVO - Original Message - From: Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Simon (HB9DRV) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 7:25 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.45 -- TX noise gate, TX INHimproved, new remote-control commands Hello Simon! Programming all night is great fun, only wimps sleep. WIMP - is this a subliminal indication that you're doing a port of HRD/DM780 to RISC OS? My RISC PCs are anxious to do *something* in the shack... 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.45 -- TX noise gate, TX INH improved, new remote-control commands
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.45 (with DSP rev 1.92) is now available. Highlights: * transmit noise gate feature for voice modes * a change in the way the transmit inhibit (TX INH) function works * many new remote-control commands for software developers Other details appear below. Be sure to use the latest revision of K3 Utility to do the downloads. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.45 / DSP 1.92, 9-29-2008 * TRANSMIT NOISE GATE ADDED: The TX noise gate can be used to suppress transmitted audio below a certain level, e.g. a noisy fan (not the one on the K3, of course). To use the noise gate, locate CONFIG:TX GATE, tap ‘1’ to turn it ON, then use VFO A to set the desired threshold. Since there’s no visual indication that transmit audio is below the threshold, you should adjust it using the transmit voice monitor (MON), ideally using headphones. Set the threshold high enough to cut off transmit audio due to shack noise, but not so high that it causes your voice to drop out too frequently. The TX GATE threshold can be adjusted in TX TEST mode. * TRANSMIT INHIBIT (TX INH) FUNCTION IMPROVED: Activating the TX INH input on the ACC jack now asynchronously suspends RF output. It has no interaction with transmit sequencing. When TX INH is active, the only indication is that the “TX” LCD icon flashes, as in TX TEST mode. This should closely match the transmit inhibit logic of other transceivers. * COARSE TUNING CORRECTED: (1) Downward tuning with COARSE increments in effect occasionally resulted in the synthesizer unlocking, especially in AM mode with 9-kHz European broadcast band increments. (2) Tuning down to the low end of the K3’s tuning range would cause quantization. For example, if you were at 505 kHz with 9 kHz steps selected and tuned downward one tic, the VFO would go to 500 kHz, and the next upward tic would be 509 kHz. Both of these problems have been corrected. * “VOX=OFF” REMINDER: Whenever you change the VOX setting from ON to OFF in CW mode, then sometime later hit the key, you’ll see a one-time “VOX=OFF” message. This is a subtle reminder that VOX must be turned ON in CW mode to enable hit-the-key operation. (Otherwise you have to “arm” the transmitter by tapping XMIT or by using PTT. This has always been the case for the K3, and most rigs behave in the same way.) We decided to add this reminder message because operators not familiar with “VOX for CW” have occasionally turned it off, only to wonder later why the rig won’t transmit in CW mode. * TRANSMIT DISABLED DURING FIRMWARE LOADS: You cannot key the transmitter during firmware loads, via KEY IN, PADDLE, PTT, XMIT, VOX, or computer commands. For Software Developers: (Refer to the K3 Programmer’s reference, rev. B10 or later.) * OM COMMAND ADDED: Shows which K3 option modules are installed. * MP COMMAND ADDED: Menu parameter direct read/set. Only applies to selected menu entries, as listed in the programmer’s reference. * MG COMMAND ADDED: Mic gain read/set. * MD$ COMMAND ADDED: Direct sub receiver/VFO B mode read/set. * IS COMMAND ADDED (I.F. shift). * “FWx” form of the FW command can now handle x = 1 through 5 (use with K30 and K22 command modes -- see programmer's reference) * Added the following AI2 (auto-info) responses: PC, AG, AG$, RG, RG$, NB, NORM (FW). --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.45 -- TX noise gate, TX INH improved, new remote-control commands
- Original Message - From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] many new remote-control commands for software developers There will be a new K3 beta with support for the new commands later this week. Programming all night is great fun, only wimps sleep. Simon HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Rev. 2.38 -- fixes RIT CLEAR remote-control command
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.38 is now available. In revision 2.37, the RIT CLEAR PC command (RC;, or %O from Writelog, etc.) was sometimes doing the equivalent of a long-hold of the CLR switch, which copies the RIT offset to VFO A before clearing RIT. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Rev. 2.37 -- eliminates DSP errors when upgrading
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.37 is now available. This revision should eliminate spurious DSP error messages during firmware loads (ERR DSE, etc.). Other details appear below. Be sure to use the latest revision of K3 Utility to do the downloads. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.37 / DSP 1.90, 9-2-2008 * FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: When upgrading firmware, MCU and DSP code versions may temporarily become incompatible, resulting in error messages during loads. These spurious errors are now suppressed, resulting in a cleaner upgrade process, especially when upgrading from much older revisions. * SUB/MAIN AF GAIN EQUALIZED. * VCO CAL improved to make synthesizer alignment easier. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Rev. 2.37 -- eliminates DSP errors when upgrading
eliminate spurious DSP error messages during firmware loads... end quote Thanks Aptos. This time I played Mahjong and Solitaire while loading and it went without a hitch. Jim Benson NS5U/1 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-Firmware%2C-Rev.-2.37eliminates-DSP-errors-when-upgrading-tp837793p838004.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
KAT100 (was: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31 - Remote ATU)
I'd like to use this opportunity to say that I'm impressed by the KAT100. Everything I've been able to tune with my manual MFJ-949, the KAT100 will also tune. Jon LA4RT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: YES! We need a remote version of the KAT100. That would help improve a lot of signals. 73, Henry - K4TMC K3/100 #98 K2/100 #3137 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31
Tom, Ask for a remote Low Power antenna tuner that will work with the K2 and K3 ;o) Cheers, Julius n2wn wayne burdick wrote: Tom Childers, N5GE wrote: * CW SIDETONE INCREMENTS NOW 10 HZ (originally 50 Hz). [snip] Yahooo! Excellent! Now I can set the pitch exactly for these old ears and work CW without the hearing aids :O) Thank you, thank you, thank you, You're welcome, Tom. What else can we design for you today? :) 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-Firmware%2C-Revision-2.31-tp790252p792301.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.33 (CW passband correction)
Hi all, Thanks for all the quick reports on beta versions 2.31 and 2.32. You've caught a couple of things we missed, and we're making corrections and retesting as quickly as possible. 2.33 corrects a DSP IF centering error that may occur in CW mode. For full release notes and instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.33 (CW passband correction)
Also seems to have corrected a chirpy or plopping sounding CW signal. I have done some testing with N3JT and N3AM and I must say today the CW from their K3´s sounded pritty good, just a very mild key click on the break side but not objectional. I´m looking forward to receive mu K3. 73 Jim SM2EKM --- wayne burdick wrote: Hi all, Thanks for all the quick reports on beta versions 2.31 and 2.32. You've caught a couple of things we missed, and we're making corrections and retesting as quickly as possible. 2.33 corrects a DSP IF centering error that may occur in CW mode. For full release notes and instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.34 (SHIFT display corrected)
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.34 is now available. This corrects a SHIFT control display issue in rev 2.33 that affected voice modes. For full release notes and instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31 - Remote ATU
YES! We need a remote version of the KAT100. That would help improve a lot of signals. 73, Henry - K4TMC K3/100 #98 K2/100 #3137 -Original Message- From: Julius Fazekas n2wn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:16 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31 Tom, Ask for a remote Low Power antenna tuner that will work with the K2 and K3 ;o) Cheers, Julius n2wn wayne burdick wrote: Tom Childers, N5GE wrote: * CW SIDETONE INCREMENTS NOW 10 HZ (originally 50 Hz). [snip] Yahooo! Excellent! Now I can set the pitch exactly for these old ears and work CW without the hearing aids :O) Thank you, thank you, thank you, You're welcome, Tom. What else can we design for you today? :) 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-Firmware%2C-Revision-2.31-tp790252p792301.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31 - Remote ATU
I will vote for the remote antenna tuner and a Syllabic Squelch. A syllabic voice squelch would be a nice feature to have on the K3. Most commercial HF radios have these voice activated squelch circuits. They seem to ignore and noise and static very well on SSB. Craig --- On Fri, 8/29/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31 - Remote ATU To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, August 29, 2008, 10:30 PM YES! We need a remote version of the KAT100. That would help improve a lot of signals. 73, Henry - K4TMC K3/100 #98 K2/100 #3137 -Original Message- From: Julius Fazekas n2wn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:16 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31 Tom, Ask for a remote Low Power antenna tuner that will work with the K2 and K3 ;o) Cheers, Julius n2wn wayne burdick wrote: Tom Childers, N5GE wrote: * CW SIDETONE INCREMENTS NOW 10 HZ (originally 50 Hz). [snip] Yahooo! Excellent! Now I can set the pitch exactly for these old ears and work CW without the hearing aids :O) Thank you, thank you, thank you, You're welcome, Tom. What else can we design for you today? :) 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-Firmware%2C-Revision-2.31-tp790252p792301.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.31 is now available. This is an extensive update; details appear below. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.31 / DSP 1.89, 8-28-08 New Features and Enhancements: * CW SIDETONE INCREMENTS NOW 10 HZ (originally 50 Hz). * RIT CLR switch now works during transmit in all modes and at any time. * RIT CLR MENU ENTRY: You can use this menu entry to select “UNDO ON” or “UNDO OFF”. OFF is the default. When “ON”, tapping CLR will alternate between 0.00 and the present RIT/XIT offset, if any. * DIVERSITY RECEIVE MODE: If you have the sub receiver (KRX3 option) installed, you can take advantage of “diversity receive” by using two separate receiving antennas. This can improve signal copy during fading, and adds a spatial (L/R) effect to signals. DIVERSITY MODE further enhances this capability by slaving the sub receiver’s mode, filter settings, and VFO to the main receiver. To enter diversity mode, hold SUB until you see “DIVRSTY” on VFO B (about 2 seconds). The kHz decimal point of the VFO A display will flash slowly as a reminder that diversity mode is in effect. Notes on Diversity Mode: 1. Entering diversity mode switches the sub receiver to its AUX antenna source. If you don’t hear any right-channel audio, you probably don’t have an antenna connected to the sub’s AUX input. Refer to the owner’s manual or KRX3 manual for information on sub receiver AUX antenna configuration. 2. If your main and sub receiver have 5-pole crystal filters with differing frequency offsets, you may hear a slow phase modulation in the received audio at some VFO frequencies. The only way to eliminate this effect is to use 5-pole filters with matched offsets (available on request; contact Elecraft) or use 8-pole filters, which have no offset. Miscellaneous changes: * DUAL PB CW MIN CONTEXT BANDWIDTH NOW 400 Hz. In high-QRM situations, a 400 Hz or 500 Hz crystal filter may be very useful as a limit to the context bandwidth. Note that the “pedestal” effect (-24 dB context filter) becomes more of a sloped response as the context bandwidth is reduced. * DATA TX ALC IMPROVEMENTS. PWR control is now more responsive during transmit in all DATA modes. * FM SQUELCH THRESHOLD: Closely matched between main and sub receivers. * NOISE BLANKER ON/OFF ON BAND CHANGE: The DSP noise blanker wasn’t set up properly during band changes. It may have been left ON on the new band in some cases. * PA TEMP and FP TEMP are now normal VFO B alternate display modes, meaning that you don’t have to set TECH MD to ON in the config menu. * DDS frequency shifting during T/R changed to eliminate a variation in CW keying duty cycle that was occurring only over specific, narrow frequency ranges on each band. This also eliminated a related CW keying artifact. For software developers: * RG$ command implemented (sub receiver RF gain). * FA, UP ,DN, “RC”, “RU”, and “RD” COMMANDS UPDATE VFO B IF VFOS ARE LINKED (except in SPLIT). These commands can also be used in transmit mode. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31
I have installed the new beta firmware on #980 and am suffering agc instability. I have returned the agc settings to default and still experience random S meter movements to 30dB over 9 and corresponding lack of audio output. Turning off the agc removes the problem. This is not qrm coming from the antenna because it happens in exactly the same way with the antenna disconnected. I used the latest loader in windows xp. Any ideas please? I have repeated the firmware upgrade and have also binned the file and downloaded a fresh copy. 73 Stephen G4SJP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31
Yes, very good. We've had ESSB Diversity implemented. VFO IND next ? 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:42:15 -0700, wayne burdick wrote: K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.31 is now available. This is an extensive update; details appear below. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.31 / DSP 1.89, 8-28-08 New Features and Enhancements: * CW SIDETONE INCREMENTS NOW 10 HZ (originally 50 Hz). * RIT CLR switch now works during transmit in all modes and at any time. * RIT CLR MENU ENTRY: You can use this menu entry to select UNDO ON or UNDO OFF. OFF is the default. When ON, tapping CLR will alternate between 0.00 and the present RIT/XIT offset, if any. * DIVERSITY RECEIVE MODE: If you have the sub receiver (KRX3 option) installed, you can take advantage of diversity receive by using two separate receiving antennas. This can improve signal copy during fading, and adds a spatial (L/R) effect to signals. DIVERSITY MODE further enhances this capability by slaving the sub receiver's mode, filter settings, and VFO to the main receiver. To enter diversity mode, hold SUB until you see DIVRSTY on VFO B (about 2 seconds). The kHz decimal point of the VFO A display will flash slowly as a reminder that diversity mode is in effect. Notes on Diversity Mode: 1. Entering diversity mode switches the sub receiver to its AUX antenna source. If you don't hear any right-channel audio, you probably don't have an antenna connected to the sub's AUX input. Refer to the owner's manual or KRX3 manual for information on sub receiver AUX antenna configuration. 2. If your main and sub receiver have 5-pole crystal filters with differing frequency offsets, you may hear a slow phase modulation in the received audio at some VFO frequencies. The only way to eliminate this effect is to use 5-pole filters with matched offsets (available on request; contact Elecraft) or use 8-pole filters, which have no offset. Miscellaneous changes: * DUAL PB CW MIN CONTEXT BANDWIDTH NOW 400 Hz. In high-QRM situations, a 400 Hz or 500 Hz crystal filter may be very useful as a limit to the context bandwidth. Note that the pedestal effect (-24 dB context filter) becomes more of a sloped response as the context bandwidth is reduced. * DATA TX ALC IMPROVEMENTS. PWR control is now more responsive during transmit in all DATA modes. * FM SQUELCH THRESHOLD: Closely matched between main and sub receivers. * NOISE BLANKER ON/OFF ON BAND CHANGE: The DSP noise blanker wasn't set up properly during band changes. It may have been left ON on the new band in some cases. * PA TEMP and FP TEMP are now normal VFO B alternate display modes, meaning that you don't have to set TECH MD to ON in the config menu. * DDS frequency shifting during T/R changed to eliminate a variation in CW keying duty cycle that was occurring only over specific, narrow frequency ranges on each band. This also eliminated a related CW keying artifact. For software developers: * RG$ command implemented (sub receiver RF gain). * FA, UP ,DN, RC, RU, and RD COMMANDS UPDATE VFO B IF VFOS ARE LINKED (except in SPLIT). These commands can also be used in transmit mode. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31
Stephen Prior wrote: I have installed the new beta firmware on #980 and am suffering agc instability. I have returned the agc settings to default and still experience random S meter movements to 30dB over 9 and corresponding lack of audio output. Turning off the agc removes the problem. This is not qrm coming from the antenna because it happens in exactly the same way with the antenna disconnected. I used the latest loader in windows xp. Any ideas please? I have repeated the firmware upgrade and have also binned the file and downloaded a fresh copy. Try checking the box labeled Send all firmware to K3. If you don't see this, go to View and turn Advanced Mode OFF). Maybe one of the tables didn't get updated properly. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31
Hello Vic Just tried that, and sadly no difference. I'm beginning to get _really_ confused now! Thanks anyway 73 Stephen On 28/08/2008 21:59, Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Stephen Prior wrote: I have installed the new beta firmware on #980 and am suffering agc instability. I have returned the agc settings to default and still experience random S meter movements to 30dB over 9 and corresponding lack of audio output. Turning off the agc removes the problem. This is not qrm coming from the antenna because it happens in exactly the same way with the antenna disconnected. I used the latest loader in windows xp. Any ideas please? I have repeated the firmware upgrade and have also binned the file and downloaded a fresh copy. Try checking the box labeled Send all firmware to K3. If you don't see this, go to View and turn Advanced Mode OFF). Maybe one of the tables didn't get updated properly. ___ 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 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31 E 00000C ERR DSE
Hi all, I just upgraded to the latest beta. Set pitch to 630 and then varied the WIDTH and SHIFT. Set the WIDTH for 0.80 then when shifting passed FC 0.35, the receiver dies with an error E 0C ERR DSE. It doesn't appear to matter what the pitch tone is set. After the error occurs, you must change the SHIFT setting 0.35 and power off and on. Chris W0ANM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31 E 00000C ERR DSE
Same firmware here. Set pitch to 630 Width to .80 Varied shift from lowest setting to highest without issues. There were two loads that needed to be added for this firmware. Did you add the DSP as well as the MCU? David Wilburn K4DGW www.k4dgw.com www.k4rc.net Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio Club (K4RC) My Current LOTW/DXCC/WAS status www.k4dgw.com/WAS.DXCC.info.html Christopher Kovacs wrote: Hi all, I just upgraded to the latest beta. Set pitch to 630 and then varied the WIDTH and SHIFT. Set the WIDTH for 0.80 then when shifting passed FC 0.35, the receiver dies with an error E 0C ERR DSE. It doesn't appear to matter what the pitch tone is set. After the error occurs, you must change the SHIFT setting 0.35 and power off and on. Chris W0ANM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31
On Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:42:15 -0700, wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.31 is now available. This is an extensive update; details appear below. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.31 / DSP 1.89, 8-28-08 New Features and Enhancements: * CW SIDETONE INCREMENTS NOW 10 HZ (originally 50 Hz). [snip] Yahooo! Excellent! Now I can set the pitch exactly for these old ears and work CW without the hearing aids :O) Thank you, thank you, thank you, Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety deserve neither Liberty nor Safety An excerpt from a letter written in 1755 from the Assembly to the Governor of Pennsylvania. Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like. http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31 E 00000C ERR DSE
Looks like it was my mistake I could have swore that the DSP was being loaded the first time. I went back to the previous firmware and then reloaded the latest beta firmware making sure that I send all. It's good now. Chris w0anm David Wilburn wrote: Same firmware here. Set pitch to 630 Width to .80 Varied shift from lowest setting to highest without issues. There were two loads that needed to be added for this firmware. Did you add the DSP as well as the MCU? David Wilburn K4DGW www.k4dgw.com www.k4rc.net Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio Club (K4RC) My Current LOTW/DXCC/WAS status www.k4dgw.com/WAS.DXCC.info.html Christopher Kovacs wrote: Hi all, I just upgraded to the latest beta. Set pitch to 630 and then varied the WIDTH and SHIFT. Set the WIDTH for 0.80 then when shifting passed FC 0.35, the receiver dies with an error E 0C ERR DSE. It doesn't appear to matter what the pitch tone is set. After the error occurs, you must change the SHIFT setting 0.35 and power off and on. Chris W0ANM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31 E 00000C ERR DSE
Awesome, glad to hear it is up and running. David Wilburn K4DGW www.k4dgw.com Christopher Kovacs wrote: Looks like it was my mistake I could have swore that the DSP was being loaded the first time. I went back to the previous firmware and then reloaded the latest beta firmware making sure that I send all. It's good now. Chris w0anm David Wilburn wrote: Same firmware here. Set pitch to 630 Width to .80 Varied shift from lowest setting to highest without issues. There were two loads that needed to be added for this firmware. Did you add the DSP as well as the MCU? David Wilburn K4DGW www.k4dgw.com www.k4rc.net Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio Club (K4RC) My Current LOTW/DXCC/WAS status www.k4dgw.com/WAS.DXCC.info.html Christopher Kovacs wrote: Hi all, I just upgraded to the latest beta. Set pitch to 630 and then varied the WIDTH and SHIFT. Set the WIDTH for 0.80 then when shifting passed FC 0.35, the receiver dies with an error E 0C ERR DSE. It doesn't appear to matter what the pitch tone is set. After the error occurs, you must change the SHIFT setting 0.35 and power off and on. Chris W0ANM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.22
Loaded latest Beta yesterday and it works well but when using internal memory to call CQ on CW the transmission is interrupted if/when I touch the DISP button. (When I tap the DISP button again transmission starts again from the point of interrupt). I cannot recall that happening with latest ordinary F/W, maybe I am wrong - anyway no big issue. Would like comments from anyone still using latest regular release. Thank you in advance Len SM7BIC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.22
Lennart, This problem has been reportedalready, and the same thing happens with the MENU button and SPEED/MIC and CMP/PWR. The problem wil be solved in the next future I think. 73 's Steef PA2A K3 #1184 - Original Message - From: Lennart Michaëlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 7:51 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.22 Loaded latest Beta yesterday and it works well but when using internal memory to call CQ on CW the transmission is interrupted if/when I touch the DISP button. (When I tap the DISP button again transmission starts again from the point of interrupt). I cannot recall that happening with latest ordinary F/W, maybe I am wrong - anyway no big issue. Would like comments from anyone still using latest regular release. Thank you in advance Len SM7BIC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.22
Hi all, Out of interest I thought I would try the new feature. I only have the 2.7kHz filter but people noticed the difference when I swtched. I did however get a ERR TXF message when I switch it on and TX. it transmits OK but gives the message. Anyone else seeing this? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.22
You have to use the 6 KHz filter for TX on ESSB. You're TX is probably restricted on audio bandwidth with the 2.7 filter. From hfnotes.rtf for 2.23: * ESSB (EXTENDED SINGLE SIDEBAND) ADDED: Allows the K3 to transmit in SSB modes at a bandwidth of up to about 4 kHz. Requires a 6 kHz crystal filter on the RF board. To use ESSB: (1) Make sure the 6 kHz filter is configured correctly for AM transmit; switch to AM mode, then specify this filter using CONFIG:FLTX AM. (2) Locate CONFIG:TX ESSB. Select the desired extended bandwidth for SSB ransmit (3.0 to 4.0 kHz) using VFO A. Then tap1 on the keypad to turn ESSB on/off. When on, the + icon in the mode area will turn on. 73, matt, W6NIA On Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:15:47 +0100, you wrote: Hi all, Out of interest I thought I would try the new feature. I only have the 2.7kHz filter but people noticed the difference when I swtched. I did however get a ERR TXF message when I switch it on and TX. it transmits OK but gives the message. Anyone else seeing this? 73 Ian ___ 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 Beta Firmware, Rev. 2.23 (ESSB; LSB/USB transmit gain balance)
K3 beta firmware rev. 2.23 is now available. (Details appear below.) Several K3 owners successfully tested the ESSB feature (Extended Single Sideband). For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.23, 7-31-08 * LSB/USB TRANSMIT EQUALIZATION (experimental): Improved gain balance between LSB and USB. A 1 to 3 dB difference between the two had been reported with the 2.7 kHz (5-pole) filter. The passband should also be slightly flatter. * ESSB (EXTENDED SINGLE SIDEBAND) ADDED: Allows the K3 to transmit in SSB modes at a bandwidth of up to about 4 kHz. Requires a 6 kHz crystal filter on the RF board. Note: ESSB receive is obtained just by adjusting the WIDTH control. To enable ESSB transmit: (1) Make sure the 6 kHz filter is configured correctly for AM transmit; switch to AM mode, then specify this filter using CONFIG:FLTX AM. (A future firmware release should allow use of the FM filter for SSB as well, pending lab tests.) (2) Locate CONFIG:TX ESSB. Select the desired extended bandwidth for SSB transmit (3.0 to 4.0 kHz) using VFO A. Then tap ‘1’ on the keypad to turn ESSB on/off. When on, the “+” icon in the mode area will turn on. (If you turn ESSB on/off frequently, you might want to assign the TX ESSB menu entry to a programmable function switch.) --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Release, Rev. 2.22
Press CONTROL-F5 to reload bypassing the internet cache files. 73 's Steef PA2A - Original Message - From: Iain MacDonnell - K6IAM [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Guy, K2AV [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 2:35 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Release, Rev. 2.22 Lyle Johnson wrote on 07/29/08 17:30: I'm still showing 2.19 at the beta site. What am I doing wrong? Refreshing your browser will usually fix this. You might have to not be using the web site in frames mode to make this work (select no frames from the box on the left). Or you could right-click on the frame in question and choose This Frame - Reload Frame, or Refresh (depending on your browser). ~Iain ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Release, Rev. 2.22
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.22 is now available. Details appear below. For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.22 / DSP 1.88, 7-28-08 - CHANNEL SCAN no longer locks out small encoders (during scan or after stopping it). (Channel scanning is most often used on 60 meters; refer to the owner's manual for details.) - USER-DEFINED “NORM” VALUES are now referred to as NORM1/2 rather than ALT1/2 to avoid confusion with the “ALT” switch (alternate mode). - FLASH MEMORY INITIALIZATION corrected to prevent spurious “FPF LOAD PENDING” messages. If this message does appear unexpectedly, tap any switch to see the flash read exception code, e.g. “FPF 1”. Report this to customer support. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Release, Rev. 2.22
I'm still showing 2.19 at the beta site. What am I doing wrong? K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.22 is now available. Details appear below. For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.22 / DSP 1.88, 7-28-08 ...snip... -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-Firmware-Release%2C-Rev.-2.22-tp640807p640854.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Release, Rev. 2.22
Guy, K2AV wrote: I'm still showing 2.19 at the beta site. What am I doing wrong? Beta version 2.22 came up fine here. Most likely your browser is using a previously cached page. Try forcing your browser to load the page from the Elecraft web site. Gus Hansen KB0YH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Release, Rev. 2.22
I'm still showing 2.19 at the beta site. What am I doing wrong? Refreshing your browser will usually fix this. You might have to not be using the web site in frames mode to make this work (select no frames from the box on the left). 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Release, Rev. 2.22
Lyle Johnson wrote on 07/29/08 17:30: I'm still showing 2.19 at the beta site. What am I doing wrong? Refreshing your browser will usually fix this. You might have to not be using the web site in frames mode to make this work (select no frames from the box on the left). Or you could right-click on the frame in question and choose This Frame - Reload Frame, or Refresh (depending on your browser). ~Iain ___ 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
