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 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" , "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
* 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
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'" 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 A>B 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
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
> * 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 > A>B 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] 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 A>B 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
