Re: [Elecraft] Silly question about DVK3
Hi Olli,
What an opening eh?! It was so nice to work so many folks on the band, possibly
more than the last five added together hihi
Thanks for the suggestions, I don't do a lot of SSB, but figured there had to
be a way to make it "behave". I'll try all out and should be a little less
clumsy the next go 'round.
Thanks for the QSO and look forward to working you again soon. Hope to put in
more time in the CW contest.
Cheers,
Julius
Julius Fazekas
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From: Oliver Dröse [via Elecraft]
Subject: Re: Silly question about DVK3
To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn"
Date: Monday, October 31, 2011, 1:19 PM
Hi Julius,
first thanks for calling me on 10 m on Saturday, our QSO and the points were
much appreciated. ;-))
Concerning your question: If you configure "Radio PTT via command" in the
COM port settings aborting with the ESC key should work.
Besides this you can stop the DVK output on the transceiver itself by either
pressing PTT (microphone or foot-switch) or by pressing the REC button (just
a tap).
Have fun! 73, Olli - DH8BQA
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Subject: [Elecraft] Silly question about DVK3
> OK, used my DVK for the first time, pretty simple to record and use BUT, I
> couldn't figure out how to stop a message. This may not be possible.
>
> I use N1MM and ESC has been effective with recordings on the computer, but
> doesn't stop the DVK. I didn't notice anything in the instructions about a
> manual stop from one of the K3 buttons.
>
> Can this be done, and if so, how?
>
> Sounds great and GREAT to have 10m open!
>
> 73,
> Julius
> n2wn
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Re: [Elecraft] Silly question about DVK3
Hi Olli, Both of your methods work, thanks... Still am unable to get the ESC key to stop a message, even after trying different settings, but placing a "-" on a function key seems to do the trick. 73, Julius n2wn ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Silly-question-about-DVK3-tp6948894p6956013.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Silly question about DVK3
Hi Pat, Wound up using the same trick... Evidently N1MM use to be able to do it with the ESC key, but somewhere along the line the code was changed. I really need to get a new soundcard, so I can have "robo-voice" hihi Hope you're doing well up there in the North. Seems like a lot of snow around, and we've still got trees with green leaves! Go figure. GL in SSPhone, if you're playing and definitely in CQWW, which should be a real riot! 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://k4tcg.org/ http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 # --- On Mon, 11/7/11, Pat Cain, K0PC [via Elecraft] wrote: From: Pat Cain, K0PC [via Elecraft] Subject: Re: Silly question about DVK3 To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" Date: Monday, November 7, 2011, 10:20 PM Hi Julius, I just started using the DVR3 here but I found a way to stop the message. I use WriteLog and programmed one of the function keys to activate the K3's REC button. This is the same thing you would do if running the messages from the K3 front panel. It's not the ESC key I am accustomed to but it does the trick for a SSB contest. 73, Pat K0PC If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Silly-question-about-DVK3-tp6948894p6973011.html To unsubscribe from Silly question about DVK3, click here. - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Silly-question-about-DVK3-tp6948894p6974021.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] WTT KFL3A-500 500 Hz
I'll have a 5 pole 500Hz filter I'd like to trade for a 200 or 250 Hz filter, if anyone is interested please contact me off list. Had a KatieGram on my KRX3 today. WooHoo! 73, Julius n2wn -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/WTT-KFL3A-500--500-Hz-tp2119128p2119128.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] Filters
very Serious Ed ? ;o) The 500 Hz filter is very nice and worth the investment to take the edge off a crowded band like 160, 40 or 20 during any of the "major" CW contests. I do agree that the DSP filtering is amazingly effective, but having the 500Hz filter kicking in during ARRL 160 noticeably cut some of the overpowering adjacent signals down to a more manageable rumble. It will be interesting to see how many folks were using K3s and made the top 10 in the 2008 contests. I wouldn't be surprised if it was close to half in many categories. Thanks for keeping one of the tough states active! CU in NAQP this weekend. 73, Julius n2wn Ed Gray W0SD wrote: > > > Using two K3's in some serious contest efforts this season starting with > the IARU with a number of top 10 finishes according to unofficial > results I have to back up what has been said on the users group many > times and that is "IF" you are not in some very serious and I mean > serious contest efforts with extreme crowding and big signals there is > ABSOLUTELY no need to spend a lot of money on filters!!! One for SSB, > the one that comes with the radio is excellent and a 500 hz roofing > filter for CW and RTTY is absolutely all you need and use the DSP! I can > guarantee this to be true! I am of course assuming you don't want to do > FM and AM. > > Ed W0SD > > ___ > 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/Filters-tp2115998p2119202.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] OT: Band congestion
Ron, It's interesting that this debate seems to be perpetual in nature. I've read complaints in magazines back into the 1950s about contesting and spectrum usage. I think your first line aptly describes the situation, the few versus the many. Although, I would postulate the one should include the sunspot count in that observation. Keep in mind that some of the larger contests are reporting 10s of thousands of unique calls participating in an event. Needless to say, if say 20 is the only open band for a DX contest EVERYONE will be there. CQ WW DX is probably the best example of just how insane that can get. At this juncture in the solar cycle, everyone needs to keep in mind that 80/40/20 bear the bulk of Ham activity. One can throw 60/30/17 into the mix, by agreement contesting is NOT allowed on those bands. I would also suggest that the VAST majority of contesters are aware of other activities on the air concurrently. The vast MAJORITY will QSY, or send QRL? or move. Too, this assumes they are even hearing the stations being QRMed. As to the "bad eggs", what can one say? Look at how long it takes for the FCC to revoke malicious operator's licenses... When was the last time you saw an OO card or report? The contest community does try to police it's own, but it is a Sisyphean task. Too, how do you enforce any ruling? This debate will continue as long as Ham Radio exists and folks feel they have exclusive rights to specific times and frequencies and modes. Emergency communications trumps everything. Short of that, or the the regulating authorities around the world assigning specific HR frequencies to each individual, the majority will continue to rule in any given situation. 73, Julius n2wn Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > > -Original Message- > Sandy said: > We CW "casual QSO" people do have trouble with RTTY people all over the > place. > > Huh? CW is allowed on all HF frequencies (except 60). If RY (or > contesting or whatever) is "in the way," just move up the band. > > de Doug KR2Q > > > > Easily said, but hard in practice when the relatively few non-contest > stations are scattered in tiny pockets over hundreds of KHz of > wall-to-wall > contesting that is constantly moving about in waves without regard to the > common frequencies within the bands used daily by nets and other > activities. > > > Of course we need room for contesters. Contesting is popular, but it's > only > one Ham activity. > > It's not practical for contesters to make sure they never QRM someone else > when they transmit. It's also not practical to try to use the Ham bands > for > normal QSOs and nets, leaving plenty of spectrum around us, when > contesters > are roaming the same frequencies, frequently using specialized, > state-of-the-art equipment. > > Contesting itself is being threatened by its own popularity. The more it > gets in the way of other activities the closer we are to more rules > limiting > contest activity. Such rules could be demanded by courts representing Hams > who object to being denied their normal use of the bands, or by government > agencies who consider trained Amateur Radio volunteers and our frequency > allocations one of their important resources. > > The Elecraft reflector isn't the place to explore the options, but it is > an > issue I hope we handle ourselves through our national Amateur Radio > organizations rather than waiting for someone else to do it for us. > > Ron AC7AC > > ___ > 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/OT%3A-Band-congestion-tp2120965p2123882.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] RIT Power On request / Suggestion
I'll second this Ralph! Along with the promised Filter BW adjustment during Tx. Usually too busy during receive to play with knobs... OK so my typing skills are lacking ;o) 73, Julius n2wn Ralph wrote: > > NAQP was the first contest with my new K3 - 2169. First thing I noticed > was I couldn't turn on the RIT while in XMIT. Once the RIT was turned on, > changing bands turned the RIT off. Especially in a CW contest it would be > nice to be able to turn the RIT on during XMIT (because I forgot to turn > it on before starting to call CQ and need to be ready to jump when I go > back into RX). Once on, the RIT should stay on until you shut it off or > power off the K3. Changing bands shouldn't turn it off either. Just my > wish and opinion. > > 73, > Ralph K1ZZI > ___ > 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/RIT-Power-On-request---Suggestion-tp2143151p2146334.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 NB causes more noise on 160?
Dana, You may want to try playing with the NB settings. I've noticed that I need to be finicky about my selection, regardless of the band. Some settings seem noisier than others, but it is effective when you find the right "notch". I haven't had to use it much on the Top Band, but the same comments apply. 73, Julius n2wn Dana Roode wrote: > > I used a K3 in the NAQP CW this weekend like others on the reflector. > I noticed a lot of noise on my 160 receiving antennas and was > surprised to find that turning the noise blanker off made most of it > go away. On the other bands NB does not increase the noise but does > significantly on 160. Anyone else notice this? The noise is not at > all like what you get when you turn blankers on on other radios and > there are strong signals present, it just sounds like man-made noise. > > Dana, K6NR > ___ > 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-NB-causes-more-noise-on-160--tp2143863p2146372.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 problems
Hi Julian, I've tried that once... Is there a "reset to factory default" option? I don't suspect it's the firmware load, but it's worth trying again. Cheers, Julius Julian, G4ILO wrote: > > > Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: >> >> I've had a number of things crop up since trying to get on RTTY. There >> may be no link to trying to get the rig going on FSK, and the issues are >> noted in CW mode (my primary activity). >> >> There have been several one-time error messages. The most recent one >> being: E 0444A7 ERR DSE. >> >> I've received overtemp warnings on 160, even though I had not been >> transmitting on the first key down. I've checked the PS, one that I've >> been using for years. It is metered and the output voltage does not >> waver. I've checked it with a Fluke in Rx and Tx, and it reads >> 13.4VDC/13.3VDC respectively. The K3 internal meter reads 13.3 and 12.2! >> That doesn't seem right. >> >> Also, I seem to have lost control of my RF Gain pot. It does not function >> in AGC, either F or S. Sometimes I can get it to work in AGC-OFF, cycling >> the radio on and of seems to place it back in the non-functioning mode as >> does changing bands. I've put all of the AGC settings back to factory >> default. Same problem. >> >> I'm using the last official firmware release 2.78 and whatever the >> associated DSP firmware was. >> >> It might be something blatantly obvious, but I'm missing it. Any >> suggestions before I go batty? >> >> Thanks, >> Julius >> >> Wanted to put the second Rx in, but with this weirdness, I'm holding off. >> > Have you tried a complete reload, either of the same firmware or the > previous version you were using? > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-problems-tp2253876p2254428.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 problems
Hi Julian, I've done that as well. I don't recall resetting the PA Temp value, that may explain the over temp warning... Did reset all the filters, so that wasn't an issue. I've swapped in a new PS that runs at 13.8VDC and a different power cable. That seemed to help some more, but there still seems to be latency with the RF gain pot. This makes me wonder if something in the K3 power chain is not functioning correctly. I'm trying to think of an event that may have caused a problem, if there is one... Nothing out of the ordinary comes to mind. The other equipment on the line that feeds the K3 are all operating correctly. Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Julian, G4ILO wrote: > > > > Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: >> >> Hi Julian, >> >> I've tried that once... >> >> Is there a "reset to factory default" option? I don't suspect it's the >> firmware load, but it's worth trying again. >> >> Cheers, >> Julius >> >> > "Reset to factory default" would have to somehow restore whatever firmware > version it came with. There is a "reinitialize all parameters to defaults" > option, described in the manual under Parameter Equalization (page 61 in > my copy.) If you do that you'll have to re-do all the menu parameter > settings, which you may never have done before if yours is a ready built > radio. You can save all the settings using the firmware utility and then > restore them (also described on that page of the manual) though if you do > that I suppose you could be restoring whatever setting is causing the > trouble. Still, it would seem to be the logical next step, if reloading > the firmware hasn't cured the problem. > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-problems-tp2253876p2255760.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 problems
I, too, rarely have changed the RF gain in the past... So perhaps I've missed a change. Need to find another K3 close by and see if it does the same thing as mine. 73, Julius Julian, G4ILO wrote: > > > > Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: >> >> there still seems to be latency with the RF gain pot. >> > I rarely touch the RF gain so I can't comment on that specifically, but > there is often a noticeable lag between turning the other front panel > controls and the value changing on the front panel display. This has been > the case ever since the firmware was split between the front panel and the > main MCU. So, depending on the extent of the delay, this may be normal. > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-problems-tp2253876p2258041.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] WTB: K1 with 40 30 20 17/15
"I am looking for tcvr elecraft K1 band 40 30 20 17/15 . 73 David ok1fjd" I sold David one of my K2s and he is now looking for a K1 as stated above. I believe he will be using this for SOTA as well. If anyone has a K1 available, either in Europe or willing to ship to Europe, please contact me and I will put the two of you in touch. Thanks, Julius n2wn -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/WTB%3A-K1-with-40-30-20-17-15-tp2263190p2263190.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Short notice trip w/K3
Hi Mike, Check here, you may be able to get a permission on the spot as we have a reciprocal agreement with the Marshall Islands: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/io/recip-info_i.html#v7 For broader info: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/io/faq.html Think there are several hams on the island and also think they had major storm surge damage this year. so V7 has been kinda quiet... Not sure about the power situation, maybe a K2 with the internal battery pack would be a better choice? 73, Julius n2wn Sullivan, Mike C wrote: > > I may have a trip to the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. > > I will have to leave by Thursday the 12th and spend two or three days on > site. > > Is it worth trying to get my K3 there with me? > > Any help on how to get the licensing stuff worked out? > > I have looked on the net but most sites that look useful are blocked > here at work. > > I am betting someone from this FB group can help? > > > > Please respond direct as time may not be on my side for this to happen. > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Mike Sullivan > > 73 W5EEA > > mike.c.sulli...@lmco.com > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Short-notice-trip-w-K3-tp2303420p2303836.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Configuring N1MM to send CW
Bill, Make sure the settings in your K3 match what you're telling N1MM to do. When I've run into such a problem it was due to a mismatch. I think my K3 is set DTR-RTS (not in front of the radio, so don't take this as gospel). Crank down the power, or go to test mode. It will save you from ummm any unfortunate transmissions. I can send more details when I get home if you need them. GL in the 'test! Cheers, Julius n2wn Bill Feidt wrote: > > I'm trying to set up N1MM to send CW to my K3 for ARRL DX CW next weekend. > I'm > using the USB to Serial cable supplied by Elecraft. The computer radio > control > is working fine and I'm able to get spots, change bands, QSY to spots, > etc. I'm > set up for SO1V. I've checked "CW" box on the same port (COM4) as is used > for > radio control. The N1MM K3 "SupportedRadios" page > (http://pages.cthome.net/n1mm/html/English/SupportedRadios.htm) says, > >The K3 accepts CW on DTR (pin 4) of the same COM port >you're using to control the K3. Set N1MM to send CW on >that port (Ports setup), and set PTT-KEY (second K3 >CONFIG menu) to OFF-DTR, and set the K3 for QSK. In >other words, you don't need that transistor adapter unless >you want to do SO2R. > > However, when I set PTT-KEY to OFF-DTR, the K3 goes into "Test" output > mode and > the transmitted in keyed continuously until I take it out of OFF-DTR. The > K3 is > set for QSK. > > What am I doing wrong? > > Any insight will be very much appreciated. > > 73, > > Bill/NG3K > > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-Configuring-N1MM-to-send-CW-tp2331726p2335730.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Configuring N1MM to send CW
Actually Mike, you do not need a keying circuit using a serial cable with the K3. I run a direct serial cable from the computer to the rig and it works like a champ! I did have timing issues with the K2 and N1MM and had to go to a K1EL keyer to resolve that. 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 2/16/09, W0MU Mike Fatchett (via Nabble) wrote: > From: W0MU Mike Fatchett (via Nabble) > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Configuring N1MM to send CW > To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" > Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 11:42 AM > To key cw you will need some type of keying circuitry. You > have to have a keying transistor to send CW. > > 6.4 Setup up PTT−ing the rig/sending CW > Sending CW and PTT−ing the radio can be done three > different ways. > Using the Parallel port > Add an interface to the parallel port, this can be a simple > one transistor circuit (for > each pin one) but also a bought interface . More on this in > the interfacing chapter. Pin > 16 is used for PTT and pin 17 for CW, these are fixed > values. > ¨ > Go to the Configurer and select the hardware tab. > à Select behind the LPT port to use the > "CW/Other" selection box. > Select the 'Set' button and choose the right > settings (CW−speed, PTT−delay > and the CW/Other port address). > à > The CW/Other Port Address should be the same as used in you > Windows > configuration. > à > à Select the correct Radio/VFO setting (1, 2 or Both) > à Press OK > ¨ > ¨ PTT and CW should work now. > · > Using the Serial port > Add an interface to the serial port, this can be a simple > one transistor circuit (for each > pin one) but also a bought interface . More on this in the > interfacing chapter. Mostly > the RTS is used for PTT and DTR for CW. > ¨ > Go to the Configurer and select the hardware tab. > à Select behind the serial port to use the > "CW/Other" selection box. > Select the 'Set' button and choose the right > settings (CW−speed, PTT−delay > and the CW/Other port address). > à > à Select the pin to use to PTT and CW. > The CW/Other Port Address should be the same as used in you > Windows > configuration. > à > à Select the correct Radio/VFO setting (1, 2 or Both) > When Winkey is used also select this setting. The baudrate > etc. for Winkey is > fixed and set by the program. > à > à Press OK > ¨ > ¨ PTT and CW should work now. > · > Using a USB port > ¨ PTT via a USB port can not be done direct, a > USB−to−serial converter is needed. > Not every Serial−to−USB can change the status of the > RTS (and DTR) pins . So > check before you buy. > ¨ > ¨ When this device is setup in Windows select the serial > port used by it. > ¨ Follow the steps for a serial port to set up for > PTT−ing. > > > "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip > of the tongue you may never get over." Ben Franklin > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of > Julius Fazekas n2wn > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 9:24 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Configuring N1MM to send CW > > > Bill, > > Make sure the settings in your K3 match what you're > telling N1MM to do. When I've run into such a problem it > was due to a mismatch. > > I think my K3 is set DTR-RTS (not in front of the radio, so > don't take this as gospel). > > Crank down the power, or go to test mode. It will save you > from ummm any unfortunate transmissions. > > I can send more details when I get home if you need them. > GL in the 'test! > > Cheers, > Julius > n2wn > > > Bill Feidt wrote: > > > > I'm trying to set up N1MM to send CW to my K3 for > ARRL DX CW next weekend. > > I'm > > using the USB to Serial cable supplied by Elecraft. > The computer > > radio control is working fine and I'm able to get > spots, change bands, > > QSY to spots, etc. I'm set up for SO1V. I've > checked "CW" box on the > > same port (COM4) as is used for radio control. The > N1MM K3 > > "SupportedRadios" page > > > (http://pages.cthome.net/n1mm/html/English/SupportedRadios.htm) > says, > > > >The K3 accepts CW on DTR (pin 4) of the same COM > port > >you're using to control the K3. Set N1MM to > send CW on > >that port (Ports setup), and set PTT-KEY (second K3 > >CONFIG menu) to OFF-DTR, and set the K3 f
Re: [Elecraft] K3, RF gain acts funny
Dave, I had a similar problem. I hate to suggest this out of turn, because it involves pulling the front panel, but if you're game... Remove the front panel so you can see the three solder terminals of the RF gain pot. Look at them closely and confirm the solder connection is good on all three. If the connection looks bad, re solder it. On my K3 I noticed that the center pin did not look like the solder took to the wire. This may or may not have caused my problem, but it is worth a looksee, and may fix your problem. I'd be curious to know what you find. 73, Julius n2wn Dave Anderson, K4SV wrote: > > Hi All, > > I have joined the ranks of K3 owners and bought a kit which arrived late > last week. Got it assembled and working late last night. > > My K3 is equipped as follows > 100w > Second receiver > ATU > RX antenna/Xverter ports > > Filter > 2.7 SSB (stock) > 400hz 8 pole > > Appears to work OK but when I reduce the RF gain normally the S meter will > increase as I turn down the gain. On my main receiver this does not work > correctly. As I turn down the RF gain, CCW, the S meter increases until > it reaches S4 and stops increasing. By ear the RF gain continues to be > reduced but it acts funny. > > My second receiver works as you would expect it should where the S meter > increases until it reaches 60 over 9. > > Has any one seen this before? Corrective action? > > Cute little radio so far. > > Thanks in advance, > > Dave Anderson, K4SV > Tryon, NC > 828 777-5088 > > www.K4SV.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%2C-RF-gain-acts-funny-tp2336760p2337103.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3, RF gain acts funny
My gain did not work at all and the S-Meter never adjusted lower than S9 ... so your problem may be different. Still it may be worth a look, if no one has a better suggestion. 73, Julius n2wn :music: Dave Anderson, K4SV wrote: > > Hi All, > > I have joined the ranks of K3 owners and bought a kit which arrived late > last week. Got it assembled and working late last night. > > My K3 is equipped as follows > 100w > Second receiver > ATU > RX antenna/Xverter ports > > Filter > 2.7 SSB (stock) > 400hz 8 pole > > Appears to work OK but when I reduce the RF gain normally the S meter will > increase as I turn down the gain. On my main receiver this does not work > correctly. As I turn down the RF gain, CCW, the S meter increases until > it reaches S4 and stops increasing. By ear the RF gain continues to be > reduced but it acts funny. > > My second receiver works as you would expect it should where the S meter > increases until it reaches 60 over 9. > > Has any one seen this before? Corrective action? > > Cute little radio so far. > > Thanks in advance, > > Dave Anderson, K4SV > Tryon, NC > 828 777-5088 > > www.K4SV.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%2C-RF-gain-acts-funny-tp2336760p2337131.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time?
One thing I haven't seen mentioned: Both the K2 and K3 are competitive grade contest radios in kit form... I'd be curious to know how many records are now held by Elecraft equipped stations. 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/How-long-until-K3-is-declared-the-greatest-rig-of-all-time--tp2340825p2346659.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Serious Question
Hi Paul, The KXV3 is a must for Rx antennas. For a DXpedition, I'd probably consider the KAT3, it will match just about anything and allows you to switch between two Tx antennas. I don't have enough experience with the second Rx, but it should be a definite aid in keeping on top of the pileup "up 2" and the QRM on your Tx freq... I know, that never happens ;o) Have fun! 73, Julius Paul W. Van Dyke wrote: > > Looking at the K3 > > I do Data (PSK31, RTTY) and SSB on DXpeditions > > I know the DVR and USB as it will used with HRD > > What options would you suggest to put in the rig to start with knowing > other > options can be added later. > > And what filters are suggested for those modes. > > > > Looking at 2010 DXpeditions > > Paul FS/KB9AVO, PJ7/KB9AVO and more > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Serious-Question-tp2345188p2346725.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 choppy CW
I am a doubter and avid contester. I've had zero negative comments about my keying using simply a serial cable from a COM port direct to the K3 RS232 port. That's 8000 plus CW QSOs and who knows how many unanswered CQs and wing and a prayer repeats over the past year. Win2K and N1MM mostly, some XP with a laptop (yes one blessed with a real serial port). Yes, I have three K1EL keyers, but only use the USB keyer with the K2. YMMV, but I'm a happy camper on CW with a very simple no interface setup with my K3. 73, Julius n2wn R. Kevin Stover wrote: > > Everybody should be using a Winkey to key CW. > > Some people will deny that keying directly from an serial port > controlled by windows causes keying errors. When we ran DOS, the > applications could have unfettered access to the ports. You could also > easily harness the system clock and use it rather than the OS to supply > the timing for CW. It was easy to background a process like sending CW > knowing you had control of the port when you needed it. Not so with > Windows98 and up. XP is especially bad. > > Ever had an application or the OS grab a hold of a USB, serial or > parallel port and not let go when the application or process terminated? > It never happened in DOS. > > One question for the doubters. If a winkey like device isn't necessary > to send properly timed CW, why do several hardware manufacturers, Micro > Ham, US Interface, Rig Expert, and nearly all general and contest > logging applications support it? Just to make K1EL rich? > > W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote: >> N1MM users have had similar issues. I don't know if AB7R's fix works but >> many have just gone to a Winkey keyer as a solution. I have one built >> into >> my SO2R MK2R+ Microham devices so I have never seen this issue. >> >> >> "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you >> may >> never get over." Ben Franklin > > -- > R. Kevin Stover, ACØH > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Re%3A-K3-choppy-CW-tp2386856p2391682.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 choppy CW
wall. If you use >> packet while >> contesting (I don't), the load on the computer will be increased. And as >> someone >> mentioned, SO2R is another factor. >> >> Personally, I am suffering from gadget overload in my shack, and the more >> gadgets there >> are, the wider you open the door to Murphy. So I don't use Winkey or >> similar devices. >> >> What I suggest is that you a) use a reasonably powerful computer, b) >> remove unnecessary >> software running in the background (MSCONFIG will show you much of it), >> and turn off >> unneeded Windows services, and c) look for problems like a wireless >> adapter scanning. >> >> If you still have a problem, then maybe Winkey is the solution for you. >> -- >> 73, >> Vic, K2VCO >> Fresno CA >> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Re%3A-K3-choppy-CW-tp2386856p2391767.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Mojo: Last year's ARRL DX contest
Great going Mike!! I'll vouch for the K2 mojo, but with the KPA100... Managed the #10 slot SOAB LP in ARRL DX CW. The K2 is now configured more as a QRP mobile/portable rig. Watch for us QRP mobile in the WVQP and TnQP later this year. 72/3, Julius n2wn Mike, W9QS wrote: > > > > > > > To my surprise I received a certificate for 1st place CW QRP > for Illinois section in the mail this morning. > I was using my K2 at 5 watts with a G5RV. > I never checked the results. HI > > I guess I better send in this years log. > > 73,72 > > Mike, W9QS > EX: KN6TBP (1956), K1DGQ, DL4KM, K5LJN, W9FRR, W9KVF > > K3, K2, OHR500, Norcal 20, SP1 > > Fists #12327, FP #268, OOTC #4423, QRPARCI #9521 > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2-Mojo%3A-Last-year%27s-ARRL-DX-contest-tp2401365p2409542.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 QRPp
Propagation was pretty darn good too... worked a Mn station running 5 watts who was 30 over in Tn. Folks were telling me I was pegging the needle running 100 watts. Really wasn't expecting those lind of comments, nor the DX worked either. QRP is surprisingly effective on 160 with a decent antenna, and sometimes without... 72, Julius n2wn Gary Smith wrote: > > Lyle & Dave, > > Thank you so much for your explanations. > > I realize all the efforts I have put in towards my 150 meter radial > field had to work in my favor. I am on the ocean and my back yard is > a salt water marsh. I use the first tall tree at the marsh's edge as > the support for my 160 meter inverted-L. It is electrically long and > I use doorknobs at the feed point to give me a 1:1 match at 1.830. > > I have 60 some 130' radials laid out with 1/2 of them on the marsh > and the rest on the bog beside it. I have the same kind of L attached > to the radial plate for 80M and in the center of the plate is > attached a butternut HF9V. The get selected via an Ameritron remote > coax switch. FWIW, I do extremely well on low bands with this for I'm > forever hearing in contests how powerful my signal is yet I always > adhere to less than 1500W out. CW I set at around 1,100 watts out in > a contest just so I know my score is guaranteed to be legit. > > Several days ago I worked at the K3 stated 100mw level and was amazed > by how many replies I was able to get on 160M & 80M. I had started > out at 5W and gotten several replies and then when I received a 579 > from Wisconsin on 160, I dropped to the lowest the scale offered at > 100mw and he gave me a 459. I called more CQs at 100mw and worked a > NC, IA and MI back to back, to back. I wanted to go lower and try > 10mw, even 1mw if possible but was not sure how to do this without > possibly transmitting into the wrong output. > > I am on the road at the moment but will try your suggestions when I > get back. > > Amazing what an advantageous antenna system will do. I entered the > SSB contest for two hours last night just to give people some > contacts/multipliers. The C6 I worked said he'd heard me earlier and > took the time to tell me several sentences worth how powerful my > signal was. The same for several VE stations and one from WV. I know > the antenna is big in those reports but I also wonder how much using > the K3 with it's compression played a part as well? > > Gary > KA1J > >> > If I want to operate at say, 1 watt I believe all I have to do is >> > adjust the power out and it will go from 100mw to 120W using the main >> > antenna 1 or 2. >> >> Yes. >> >> > If that is true, how does one select and use less that that? >> >> Set up the transverter band per page 39 in the manual (latest rev D-2). >> >> Use the XVTR OUT connector for the Tx output. >> >> Be sure to run the transmit calibrations routine from the K3 Utility for >> the milliwatt output. See the help in K3 Utility for details. >> >> If you want to force the radio to use milliwatt level output on the KXV3 >> without first setting up a transverter band, then set CONFIG:KXV3 TEST. >> See page 49. >> 73, >> >> Lyle KK7P >> > > > __________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-QRPp-tp2399720p2409611.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 QRPp
Personal records are the best! Everything else is just gravy ;o) 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 3/2/09, Joe Planisky (via Nabble) wrote: > From: Joe Planisky (via Nabble) > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 QRPp > To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" > Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 11:05 AM > For anyone considering trying QRP(p) operation, don't be > put off by > tales of super antennas. Yes, a good antenna always helps, > and if you > have an unusually good setup, by all means take advantage > of it. But > surprising results can be had with strictly average setups. > This > weekend, I achieved a new personal best miles-per-watt > record (Oregon > to Ohio, about 21510 miles/watt) with my K3 on 30m at 100mW > using my > Butternut HF6V antenna (ground mounted with 16 short > radials.) I know > that's nowhere near any real records, but for casual > QRP-ing that > involved nothing more than turning the power knob down, it > was a kick. > > 73 > -- > Joe KB8AP > > > > On Mar 2, 2009, at 6:59 AM, Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: > > > > > Propagation was pretty darn good too... > > > > worked a Mn station running 5 watts who was 30 over in > Tn. > > > > Folks were telling me I was pegging the needle running > 100 watts. > > Really > > wasn't expecting those lind of comments, nor the > DX worked either. > > > > QRP is surprisingly effective on 160 with a decent > antenna, and > > sometimes > > without... > > > > 72, > > Julius > > n2wn > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: > http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > __ > > This email is a reply to your post @ > http://n2.nabble.com/K3-QRPp-tp2399720p2409984.html > You can reply by email or by visting the link above. - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-QRPp-tp2399720p2410736.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT: question re: antenna/rig swtich
Hi Greg, This might be a good question to post on the contest reflector. Stations like KC1XX, K1TTT, W3LPL, etc all deal with such issues with their Multi-Multi stations. I like Alpha Delta switches and don't think you'll have a problem with them. You could look for Bird switches with higher power ratings (on the surplus market or I think RF Engineering carries them). Transfer relays may be another option... 73, Julius Greg Buhyoff wrote: > > Group, > > This is off topic and I would deeply appreciate any responses to be > sent to me off list. I am posting here because I respect the > knowledge and experience of the people who are members of this > reflector. > > This may sound stupid but I have not had experience with this before, > so I ask before I do something stupid. > > I use an external antenna switch mounted on the outside wall of my > house to switch in one of six antennas and have a single coax line > coming into the radio room. I now have four separate radio stations, > 2 K3s and two other radios, all set up differently for different types > and modes of operation. All have amps in line that can be used when > needed -- one a KW and the others 750w output. Currently I manually > attach the output coax for the station I want to use to the coax lead > coming into the house from the external switch. A pain. > > I want to be able to simply use a manual switch to select the station > that would connect to the external antenna switch coax lead into the > radio room. I would then use the manual antenna switch to select the > station and the remote controller to select the antenna. I was > looking at the Alpha Delta manual switch with four switched ports and > a common and then would connect the common to the coax lead coming > from the external antenna switch (DX Engineering) and then each output > coax from each of four stations to the four ports on the Alpha Delta > and then could switch stations via the Alpha Delta manual switch (all > ports not selected go to ground) and, obviously, then select my > antennas as I have been doing using my remote antenna switch. > > Again, this sounds stupid, but I have not had to do this before and > always used manual "antenna" switches to simply select antennas. My > question is this: > > Given the Alpha Delta manual switch has >60dB port isolation -- is > this isolation good enough that I can use the this manual switch to > select stations even though each of the stations has the capability > delivering up to 1 KW output? I don't want to blow out the front ends > of the radios connected to this manual switch. > > I appreciate any answers that can be sent on to me. I know this > sounds stupid, but I have been a ham since 1958 and simply have not > had or needed to do this. I now have four great stations that I > carefully put together as part of a "plan" when I retired and I don't > want to do something stupid at this point. I have done plenty of > stupid things in the past and more will happen, but I thought I could > simply ask a question here with hopes someone can allay my fears of > using such a switching setup or educate me in those things I don't > understand or did not think of. > > Thanks so very much and 73, > Greg K2UM > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/OT%3A-question-re%3A-antenna-rig-swtich-tp2429280p2429644.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Your Opinion: The realities of QRP vs. QRO
Hi Bob, You may want to qualify that with depending on your QTH and antenna system. Well and goal... One often hears how impossible it is to be competitive or even work anyone on 160 without power. Power may make some things easier, but even that won't help without a decent antenna, skill, timing and a reasonably quiet QTH. 80 is a bit better, but probably because more folks operate there than on 160. I'm always tickled when I beat QRO folks out in pileups or just catch a new one running LP and even QRP on 160. Listening and thinking pay off big time running LP and QRP... If someone wants QRP WAS and DXCC on the top band, assuming they have a decent location and antennas, pound hard at it now. The conditions this season have been outstanding. QRP WAS is doable. Probably the hardest part is being on the air night after night and catching the best openings on an otherwise quiet band. I'm at 113 DXCC running LP since 2005, about 30 DXCC QRP (mostly in the last year). No four square here ;o) 73, Julius n2wn ROBERT CARROLL-4 wrote: > > I'd say on 160m that although DXCC is possible (or was possible in the > past) > on 160m, a high percentage of the contacts I have made on that band are > not > possible with QRP. If there is a relatively common DXCC entity (who needs > another DL?) the odds are good for QRP given good conditions. If it's a > rare one near the noise floor and you aren't lucky enough to be the first > to > hear it and if conditions are not ideal, you are going to have to crack a > pileup--and if you are not QRO there is little chance of that on 160m. > That > is my experience--which is of course subjective. But you can be a little > more objective if you look at the 160m DXCC list maintained my ARRL. > Start > at the top and work down till you find a few QRP operators. There are > none > for a long, long time. > > The thrill of working BY on 160m at 1.5 kw is to me just as satisfying as > working 3A on 160m with 5w. They are just very different activities, both > a > lot of fun. > > Bob W2WG > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Steve Ellington > Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 9:33 AM > To: dw; Elecraft_List > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Your Opinion: The realities of QRP vs. QRO > > Obviously a troll. > > Steve Ellington > n...@carolina.rr.com > - Original Message - > From: "dw" > To: "Elecraft_List" > Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 7:34 AM > Subject: [Elecraft] Your Opinion: The realities of QRP vs. QRO > > > A few years back in our little farming community, there was a fellow > whose name was Francis. > Francis was an avid hunter. > At this time, the rumor went around the community that > Francis had been fined for deer jacking. > Out of his truck one night, with a spot light, he took a shot at a > plastic deer planted by game wardens. > Soon it became a joke...Sir Francis the deer slayer. > > Something within me seemed to understand Francis' point of view. > He was a pragmatist... He had little interest in the thrill of the hunt. > He was focused on the efficiency of the catch. > > Although QRO is far from illegal, it does seem to be somewhat more > focused on the efficiency of the catch than the thrill of the hunt. > So there is a certain un-romantic reality to QRO vs. QRP. > > I'm wondering, what percentage of contacts you've made QRO, that you > would estimate as not attainable QRP. > > I hope I didn't break the list rules getting off-topic with the story > :~/ > -- > dw > d...@sover.net > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.8/1985 - Release Date: 03/05/09 > 07:54:00 > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __
[Elecraft] K1EL in accident
Where K1EL keyers have been a recent topic, thought this would be of interest to the group. I don't know Steve personally. This is a posting from the contest reflector, so I don't have any direct contact information other than the information below. *** I am sure many of you know Steve, K1EL, inventor of the Winkeyer series of CW interfaces and miscellaneous keyers. He and I ship kits worldwide for the love of the hobby at a minimal cash reward. While not a major contester, he has worked with several list members and suffered through several sleepless nights creating bug fixes for your logging pleasure. Steve was in a serious car accident this week while commuting to work. He feels lucky to have survived. Just one of his injuries involved 70 stitches to a laceration of his face. He will be laid up for several weeks. Should you wish to send a card his address is: Steve Elliott 43 Meadowcrest Dr. Bedford, NH 03110 ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K1EL-in-accident-tp2437767p2437767.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [K3] K3 in ARRL DX N1MM experience
I've had an interesting experience in the contest using N1MM. When changing bands, I use N1MM because it's so darn easy. I would type in a Frequency say 3550 from some other band. N1MM would take me to 3552.13... That got me scratching my head. I tried this a few times, with the same result on various bands. In band, no problem, the radio went right where I told it to go. So the question was why? It appears, at some point, I changed bands with the RIT offset by 2.13 khz. This was unintentional on my part (can see where it would be helpful if I had been on the other end of the QSO). I was able to get it back, but was wondering how to turn this feature off. 160 was no picnic this weekend, much QRN. Friday night was better than Saturday, still had fun working ummm "QRP" with 100 watts ;o) Even TI5N was running LP! 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-in-ARRL-DX-N1MM-experience-tp2444908p2444908.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [K3] K3 NR on SSB
The NR can do wonders... there were several QSOs I made that most likely would not have been possible without it. On the other hand, with a nearby LOUD station or splatter, it is very harsh to listen to. This may just be a fact of life, but am interested in any suggestions to improve it. Turning the gain and volume waaay down helped some. Some of the overdriven signals and splatter were downright ugly this weekend on 160. There were several stations where it was virtually impossible to copy anything within 3 Khz of their center frequency. I would have though they were running AM they were so wide. (no this isn't a negative comment on AM) Still I was hearing stuff others weren't and that was way cool! 73, Julius ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-NR-on-SSB-tp2444928p2444928.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 43' Vertical
lly on the 5/8 vertical bandwagon. >>> I thought it was the cat's meow. The problem was that >>> real world A/B testing did NOT show it to be any better than >>> a 1/4 wave vert. >>> >>> I had a 5/8 wave vert for 15 meters. Ground mounted over >>> 16 radials. An ATU at the base took care of the small >>> impedance mismatch and RG-213 carried the signal to the rig. >>> Hot stuff - or so I thought. >>> >>> I also had a 1/4 wave ground plane (4 radials) on the roof >>> of my single story house. It was fed with RG-58. I spent a >>> lot of time with an A/B switch listening to both antennas. >>> You'd think the 5/8 with it's mondo low-angle >>> radiation pattern would walk all over the 1/4 wave but it >>> DID NOT. DX signals as the band was just opening or closing >>> were sometimes stronger on the 5/8, other times on the 1/4. >>> There was no clear winner. >>> >>> It was years before I found the answer. >>> >>> Apparently, that wonderful low angle radiation that we want >>> out of the 5/8 wave antenna depends HEAVILY on the ground >>> conductivity many, many wavelengths away from the antenna. >>> Far out of the reach of any ground radial system, poor soil >>> conductivity is sucking the low angle radiation down to near >>> zero. Sure, over salt water it is fabulous, but for the >>> vast majority, it just doesn't pan out that way. >>> >>> So, for "normal" soil, it seems the best height >>> is something less than 1/2 wave. >>> >>> I run a 33' vertical with a Hustler 80M resonator on >>> top. It resonates on 80 and 40 and does pretty well on >>> those two bands. It also delivers the goods on 30 meters >>> due to the remote tuner. On 20 meters and higher it >>> isn't really all that impressive. >>> >>> - Keith N1AS - >>> - K3 711 - >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of James >>> Apple >>> Sent: Sun 3/15/2009 9:26 AM >>> To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> Subject: [Elecraft] 43' Vertical and the K2 tuner >>> >>> After the ice storm of 2009, I'm looking for an new >>> antenna. I've >>> been considering the 43' verticals by DXE,HyGain and >>> MFJ. But I'm not >>> sure if my K2 tuner will have the range needed. The DXE >>> site has a >>> warning about internal tuners. Anyone using a K2 and a >>> 43' vertical ? >>> how's it play ? >>> >>> Thanks in Advance >>> >>> - Jim (WB1DOG) >>> __ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: >>> http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> >>> >>> __ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: >>> http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.15/2003 - Release Date: 03/15/09 > 14:07:00 > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/43%27-Vertical-and-the-K2-tuner-tp2481408p2486119.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3's RF Clipping Speech Processing
Thanks Jack! Based on your presentation and the voice settings, I'll be dropping my compression back a notch. Figure if it's easier for me to understand it will be easier for others to understand me (mumble mumble). 73, Julius n2wn Jack Smith-6 wrote: > > I've added a page with some measurements of the K3's RF speech clipping > functionality, including sample sound records, oscilloscope envelope > views and spectrum analyzer captures. > > http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/elecraft_k3_speech_processing.htm > > Jack K8ZOA > www.cliftonlaboratories.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%27s-RF-Clipping-Speech-Processing-tp2483345p2486581.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 43' Vertical
I'll back off on my comment based on Geoff's EZNEC study, you may have issues with 30/40 dual elements. I have used a single 40M element and remote switched in/out tuned network for matching. This did work well, but it's not as simple as a parallel feed. 73, Julius Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: > > Hi Roy, > > There's no reason to cut resonant radials if they will be on the ground or > buried. You gain nothing and waste time and money. If they were raised > then you should do what you suggest. > > The radials should be dense near the base of the antenna, that is where > the current is highest and the ground lose is most profound. > > You're in an area that typically has better soil conditions than some of > us have. I suspect you could have a great signal with 30 to 36 radials, > versus 64 where you might only pick up a half dB. > > There have been a number of great studies published in QEX and NCJ in the > past couple of years. Well worth reading before hand. > > Rudy, N6LF, has posted his studies online at > http://www.antennasbyn6lf.com/design_of_radial_ground_systems/ > > Well worth reading to save time and effort. > > You should be able to do what you suggest with the ladder line. You may > have to trim the 30M element a few times, or better yet, tune it with a > cap at the base to bring it to resonance. > If you're an ARRL member search for: "An Efficient Multiband Vertical for > 160 through 20 Meters" which uses a similar approach. > > I use stranded 18 AWG for my radials and they work well. I know folks > using smaller gauge with higher power too. It just depends on how many and > how much traffic you have near them (from a mechanical perspective). > > Any vertical that is base loaded is the least efficient, stay away from > those if possible. I've been through this and the difference is like night > and day. > > Good luck with the build! > > 73, > Julius > > > Roy Davis wrote: >> >> I am in the process of building a 40 meter 1/4 wave vertical. My hopes >> for >> this antenna is that when the conditions favor vertical antennas as >> opposed >> to a dipole, that it will help me to work in to the far East as my dipole >> does not. I understand that a dense radial field is necessary for good >> results and that the far field which I have no control is a factor. My >> plan >> is to use 64 insulated radials as close to resonant as possible, buried a >> few inches below soil. I thought of using ladder line as the radiator, >> cutting one side for 40 and the other for 30 meters supported by a >> catenary >> line. If that does not prove out, I have aluminum tubing which to make a >> 1/4 wave for 40. Anyone have any comments pro or con for my project? So >> far, I have the pipe in the ground, and the radials cut ready to attach >> to >> the DX Engineering radial plate. >> >> I have K3 #1366 and really like this radio. A lot to offer in such a >> small >> package. >> >> 73. >> >> Roy Davis - WK4Y >> Richmond VA >> >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "WILLIS COOKE" >> To: "James Apple" ; ; >> "Darwin, >> Keith" >> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 6:12 PM >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 43' Vertical and the K2 tuner >> >> >>> >>> Keith, in theory the 5/8 vertical should be 3 db stronger than the 1/4 >>> vertical installed in the same position. A ground plane on top of a >>> house >>> could easily be as good or better than a 5/8 wave ground mounted and >>> radiating into the side of the house and some trees. 3 db is about 1/2 >>> S >>> unit anyway, so it will not be a large difference. You are correct >>> about >>> the far field conductivity being very important in how a vertical >>> antenna >>> will play, whether it is mounted on top of a tower or house or ground >>> mounted. The radials are most important to bring up the radiation >>> efficiency, the far field is most important for the take off angle. >>> >>> The 43 foot vertical will have a higher radiation resistance than a >>> shorter vertical for all bands, making it easier to get the efficiency >>> up. >>> It will still be lower than 50 ohms for 160, 80 and 60 meters, about 50 >>> ohms for 40 and higher for the upper frequencies. I don't have one >>> because I have a 3 element SteppIR with the 30/40 dipole trombone at 21 >>> meters. I don't think the 4
Re: [Elecraft] K3's RF Clipping Speech Processing
Agreed Dave... I thought KV4FZ was way over compressed during ARRL DX SSB, along with a couple of the US M/M or M/S. The only advantage I could see was taking up a lot of room with basically a "KEEP OUT" sign posted. I've had mixed results informing folks of lousy sounding signals on both CW and SSB. A few times have resulted in finding a problem and other have told me I don't know what I'm talking about... Still playing with the SSB settings, and learning what works and what doesn't. I do need to adjust my self monitor level as I tend to keep it very low on CW so I can pick weak signals out better when running. Muffled guys I have been skipping over if I can't figure the call out somewhat quickly. Don't know which is worse, key clicks or Backman Turner Overdrive ;o) Maybe see you in RDXC? probably in WPX ;o) Good luck and do let me know if I sound like crap please! 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 3/16/09, David Gilbert (via Nabble) wrote: > From: David Gilbert (via Nabble) > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3's RF Clipping Speech Processing > To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" > Date: Monday, March 16, 2009, 1:43 PM > During the NAQP SSB contest in January, I heard a single-op > somewhere in > the midwest calling CQ with a steady S9 +20db signal that > was so > overcompressed that he was literally not understandable. > Nobody was > answering him, but lots of guys were commenting on his bad > signal behind > his back. So I gave him a call and told him all of that, > and suggested > he crank back the supercharger. He backed off the > compression three > different times before he sounded crisp, and by the time he > got there > his signal was S9 +5db but FAR more intelligible. > > There were many South American contest stations during the > recent ARRL > DX SSB contest that sounded like voice-modulated spark gap > transmissions > ... horrible stuff. It often took several tries to ferret > out their > callsigns, and what they thought they gained in terms of > quick QSO rates > is beyond me. > > The great thing about the K3 is that by speaking into the > mic with the > monitor set loud enough to drown out your own voice (the > one inside your > own head even while wearing headphones), you can set mic > gain and > compression for your own perception of crisp intellgibility > instead of > maximum average power out. The two are definitely not the > same. > > 73, > Dave AB7E > > > > > Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: > > Thanks Jack! > > > > Based on your presentation and the voice settings, > I'll be dropping my > > compression back a notch. Figure if it's easier > for me to understand it will > > be easier for others to understand me (mumble mumble). > > > > 73, > > Julius > > n2wn > > > > > > Jack Smith-6 wrote: > > > >> I've added a page with some measurements of > the K3's RF speech clipping > >> functionality, including sample sound records, > oscilloscope envelope > >> views and spectrum analyzer captures. > >> > >> > http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/elecraft_k3_speech_processing.htm > >> > >> Jack K8ZOA > >> www.cliftonlaboratories.com > >> > __________ > >> Elecraft mailing list > >> Home: > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >> > >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > >> Please help support this email list: > http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > - > > Julius Fazekas > > N2WN > > > > Tennessee Contest Group > > http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html > > > > Tennessee QSO Party > > http://www.tnqp.org/ > > > > Elecraft K2/100 #4455 > > Elecraft K3/100 #366 > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: > http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > __ > > This email is a reply to your post @ > http://n2.nabble.com/K3%27s
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] K2+N1MM
Fred, What Operating System are you using? Does it work properly with the K3? If it's a Windows OS. You can change the baud rate by going into Start>Settings>Control Panel>System>Hardware>Device Manager>Ports and find the one labeled USB (most likely name) with COM5 after it. The default baud rate is usually 9600. If I recall correctly the K2 should be 4800... Hopefully this will clear it up. 73, Julius n2wn Fred Jensen wrote: > > Anyone got any ideas why N1MM logger periodically puts up the "lost > comm" box when it's controlling my K2? It reconnects automatically, and > controls the radio just fine, only once the box comes up, I have to > manually click "OK" to get rid of it. I'm using the KUSB adapter I got > from E'craft with my K3 to create the COM port, it comes up as COM5. > Maybe there's a way to change the polling rate? > > I'm so far out of my league when it comes to stuff like this ... > > 73, > > Fred K6DGW > - Northern California Contest Club > - CU in the 2009 Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2009 > - www.cqp.org > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2%2BN1MM-tp2506272p2508808.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] FILTER selection.
Hello friends: I know that this question has been done, but i have to ask to be sure of to buy the correct. I own a k3/100 with ATU and Receiver antenna input. It has original 2700 - 5 pole filter. I use my k3 for ssb and rtty contest and some dx in the same modes. Some questions: If i buy 2800 - 8 pole filter. Do i have to extract the 2700 filter? It depends, but no you don't... If i have the 2 filters (2700 and 2800) in the radio and i have the bandwidth at 2400 hz. What filter is used? It'll use the 2700... Normally i like use 2200 and 2000 in my Icom for SSB and 400 for RTTY. What is your advice for filters? If you're thinking about installing a 250/200 Hz filter, go with the 500 Hz. If you're just going to install a 500/400 Hz, the skirts are steeper on the 400 Hz, somewhat better in very crowded conditions. For contesting, many have gone with the 400 Hz, but I haven't seen a real advantage to adding a sharper filter (250Hz in my case) yet. 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/FILTER-selection.-tp2505442p2508846.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] From Alaska, good reading
http://www.kl7aa.net/newsletters/2005/2005_DEC_NLTR.pdf Some good ideas for antenna launching and on CW, plus fun pictures! 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/From-Alaska%2C-good-reading-tp2521237p2521237.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 <> Hiel Proset
I'm not real thrilled with the ProSet headphones either, kinda muffled (and have new elements installed) and requires more drive. The mic is great on the plus side. It's always a joy to put my cheap Sony Walkman headset back on... Alas, no mic with these. 73, Julius Evert Bakker (PA2KW) wrote: > > Hello, > > > > As this question is about peripherals, I don't know if it is allowed to, > but > I give it a try. (if not let me know). > > I bought (locally) a Heil-Proset with the HC4 element to use in combi with > the K3. > > I used to have a 20 year old Telex (very tiny headphone, mono wired and no > microphone). I'm still very happy with it as its designed for > telecommunications use. > > But with the KRX3 installed, it's time for the stereo set. > > > > When I listen to stronger stations (more volume) it sounds like "clouds > with > a silver line" where the silver line is a very distorted high frequency > product of the signal I'm listening to. > > It's annoying and tiring. What can it be? Has this something to do with > the > AF distortion in the K3 (SN0812 and SN2185, FW 2.78 / D1 1.98, D2 1.98 and > both the same effect) as was discussed earlier on the reflector. > > > > Any idea? > > > > Later tonight I'll get my Drake TR7 running again and see if the effect is > also there (I just guess not). > > > > Thanks in advance > > > > 73's, Evert PA2KW > > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-%3C%3E-Hiel-Proset-tp2516929p2521260.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] From Alaska, good reading
Use to live up dat way ;o) Norton and Mansfield back in da days when the outer loop was being built. Love New England, even the weather (lived in RI, Ct and Me) :o) That was posted on the 4SQP site, I had not seen it before, but was very well done and worth sharing. Glad you found it fun reading... even with the snow. We had snow here, and it even lasted more than a day! Didn't kill off enough bugs tho! Catch ya on the air (sending warmer wx your way) 72, j Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html"; target="_top" rel="nofollow">http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.htmlTennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/"; target="_top" rel="nofollow">http://www.tnqp.org/Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 --- On Mon, 3/23/09, roncasa (via Nabble) <http://n2.nabble.com/user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=2522163&i=0"; target="_top" rel="nofollow">ml-user+40064-250834...@...> wrote: > From: roncasa (via Nabble) <http://n2.nabble.com/user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=2522163&i=1"; target="_top" rel="nofollow">ml-user+40064-250834...@...> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] From Alaska, good reading > To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" <http://n2.nabble.com/user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=2522163&i=2"; target="_top" rel="nofollow">phriend...@...> > Date: Monday, March 23, 2009, 11:35 AM > > > Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: > > > http://www.kl7aa.net/newsletters/2005/2005_DEC_NLTR.pdf"; target="_top" rel="nofollow">http://www.kl7aa.net/newsletters/2005/2005_DEC_NLTR.pdf> > > > > Some good ideas for antenna launching and on CW, plus > fun pictures! > > > > > > Thank you Julius, > > Neat reading in magazine format for all. > > Something about QRP and satellites too. > > However, I believe most folks will agree: > > Don't wanna see pix with snow (shudder) in it anymore! > (smile) > > > Ron, wb1hga > > We thinking Summah heah, in MA! > > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft"; target="_top" rel="nofollow">http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm"; target="_top" rel="nofollow">http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> Post: mailto:elecr...@... > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net"; target="_top" rel="nofollow">http://www.qsl.net> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html"; target="_top" rel="nofollow">http://www.qsl.net/donate.html> > > > > > This email is a reply to your post @ http://n2.nabble.com/From-Alaska%2C-good-reading-tp2521237p2521752.html"; target="_top" rel="nofollow">http://n2.nabble.com/From-Alaska%2C-good-reading-tp2521237p2521752.html> > You can reply by email or by visting the link above. > > > > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/From-Alaska%2C-good-reading-tp2521237p2522163.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 3.04 Power Output After Tune
Llye, FWIW, I am experiencing the same issue running QRP with the KAT3, when it is in use, in 3.03 It does not seem to happen when the KAT3 is bypassed. Engaging the main TUNE button (not the KAT tune), seems to put it back to normal. Now if I can figure out why my "two" sounds like "zero" *sigh* 73, Julius Thank you for the observations on SSB Power Control before and after KAT3 tuning or when in bypass. We'll be looking more closely at this next week. 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-3.04-Power-Output-After-Tune-tp2547895p2553180.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Please try K3 main/sub receiver band independence and other new features
It's neat to watch the ATU blink a couple times as it sets itself across the band. Nice feature indeed! Thanks, Julius Hi all, The major features introduced in K3 beta revision 3.03 (DSP 2.10) have now had quite a bit of on-air time. Thanks to feedback from early adopters, we've just improved them further with the release of 3.04 (DSP 2.11). These features are excellent additions to the K3 that you really should try: - Band independence for the sub receiver (CONFIG:VFO IND) - New AGC features, especially for use in pileups (CONFIG:AGC DCY, AGC HLD) - Fast-tuning spurious receive signal removal (CONFIG:SIG RMV) - Multiple ATU settings per band; per-band/per-antenna auto/bypass selection - Improved behavior of PTT and the TX LED - Extended transverter frequency coverage when used with a 10-m I.F. It's pretty easy to do a beta installation; see instructions at http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Please let us know how the new features are working. Meanwhile, Lyle (KK7P) and I are working on the next round 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Please-try-K3-main-sub-receiver-band-independence-and-other-new-features-tp2540792p2553189.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] TenTec Hamfest
There were a few Elecraft folks in attendance, I'm sure I missed a few too. Did have a number of comments as to how brave I was wearing my K3 Tee Shirt in the flea market ;o) On noticed one K2 for sale... 72/3, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/TenTec-Hamfest-tp5568730p5574596.html Sent from the [HAM] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver Antenna
Bill, Just an operating example, I have a short (well had) 330' beverage within 20 feet of my TX antenna for 160m. I have never had an issue with the relay tripping. I run LP or QRP, it may be an issue running HP, but I haven't heard any complaints from any of my friends on the Top Band. I don't use a relay like David does, but probably will in the future to detune my TX antenna. Not because of the second RX relay, but to minimize RX antenna pattern distortion. Probably the best thing is to use isolation transformers and current chokes, if in doubt or just to be safe. Those are relatively easy to implement. David's option is a bit more complex, but may be necessary in certain circumstances. The easiest thing to do is try it with your current setup, if it doesn't trip, then most likely you're well enough isolated for that particular issue. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Sub-Receiver-Antenna-tp5576061p5579047.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software
I'd second this one Dick! Best Wishes for the Holidays to all! 73, Julius Dick Green WC1M-2 wrote: > > My wish is to be able to change any setting while transmitting. Most > important, I would like to be able to change Width, Shift, Hi, Lo, > RIT/XIT, > RIT/XIT on/off, and RIT/XIT CLR. I'd also like to be able to change EQ, > VOX > and AGC parameters, though those are less important. > > 73, Dick WC1M > >> -Original Message- >> From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] >> Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 1:02 PM >> To: Elecraft Reflector; elecr...@yahoogroups.com; > elecraft...@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software >> >> Hi all, >> >> As you probably know, we keep a list of firmware features and >> improvements to be added as time permits. Many of the most-requested >> changes were made over the past several months, keeping pace with the >> demands of the fall/winter contest season. (A few that come to mind: >> switch sequence automation via macros, improved DVR interaction with >> PTT, main/sub audio mixing, improved NR, lockable transmit controls, >> and many enhanced remote-control commands.) >> >> As we head into 2010, we'd like to refresh the master firmware list >> based on your input. Items already on the list have priority, of >> course, but this is a great opportunity to let us know what else is >> missing or could be improved. Our goal is to make the K3 as easy to >> use as possible, while providing the advanced features you need for >> specific operating situations. >> >> We're also planning a renewed effort to assist application software >> developers. If your ideas for improvements involve changes to both K3 >> firmware and a favorite application, we'll pass it along to the >> developers and work with them closely. >> >> We're making great progress on the P3 Panadapter and other new >> products. There will be some surprises in 2010 :) >> >> 73, >> Wayne >> N6KR >> > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-needs-survey-firmware-and-application-software-tp4209832p4211587.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software
Application software - I have a KRC2 and I would like it to know the difference between 6m and 10m. In fact it would be nice to get away from the fixed bands per relay and instead map bands and potentially sub-bands to relays via the utility. The new KRC2 firmware can apparently manage this but unfortunately the KRC2 setting utility can not yet program it. It would be great to have an update to that. *** It would be nice to be able to say switch between LC networks when moving from one end of 160 to the other. Of course, I would go for a remote ATU from Elecraft too (nudge nudge wink wink) Not asked but new hardware - how about a multiple antenna output board without an ATU? Especially for those of us using HF and 6m beams. The IC7000 has 4 antenna sockets. The K3 has 1. *** I'll second this too. Kit form would be great. 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-needs-survey-firmware-and-application-software-tp4209832p4211610.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 + Heil HC4
This link should help with many of the mics floating about in hamdom: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/rg4wpw/date.html 73, Julius Mike-14 wrote: > > Here's a .pdf of a Kenwood TS-850. The pinout for the mic is on p. 13. > > http://www.qsl.net/dk9ip/850IM/850im.pdf > > 73, Mike NF4L > > n3ua wrote: >> Thanks everyone who responded, looks like my problem is Kenwood >> Adapter. >> Don't have one , wired directly from Heil mic jack 3.5mm tip to K3 Mic >> connector pin 1 and ground to ground -pin 7 (8). >> Does anyone have Kenwood adapter schematic? >> >> Thanks >> >> 73 >> >> N3UA >> > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Heil-HC4-tp4207333p4211636.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] invoke "TUNE" for remote ATU or...
Iain, I think this would be very useful. I recently picked up a LDG RT-11 and have an Icom remote tuner to experiment with tuning at the antenna, versus in the shack, 160 thru 30. The ability in initiate "tune" from the K3 of those devices would indeed be sweet. 73, Julius "I have an automatic antenna tuner that can "tell" the rig when to transmit, for retuning purposes. A while back, I made a suggestion to Wayne that perhaps the "TX inhibit" pin on the ACC port could be given another purpose - to invoke "TUNE". I envisaged a new config setting like "CONFIG:TX INH" = "HI=Tun" or "LO=Tun". Wayne seemed to think it wasn't a bad idea, but would be very low priority, based on demand. It seems like this model may work for the Quadra application too, without having researched it at all. If there's enough demand, maybe it could be reprioritised... ~Iain / N6ML" - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/invoke-TUNE-for-remote-ATU-or-tp4236551p4236551.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Dayton Hamvention 2010
Johnny, Check here: http://www.hamvention.org/activities.php If you have any interest in aviation, You need to visit the Air Force Museum. Can't answer the comparative scale question, but you'll definitely do a lot of walking. The flea market has shrunk a bit, but probably, like the indoor vendors, will vary with the economy. QRPers attend FDIM. Contesters go to Contest University. There are banquets for DXers, Contesters, Top Banders and others. Most of the event related hotels are booked already. Access to a vehicle is a must. I hope to make it this year too. Hope we can have an eyeball QSO. My plans will be centered around contesting events. 73, Julius Unfortunately some of the events conflict with each other Johnny Siu wrote: > > Hello Group, > > I go to Tokyo Ham Fair nearly every year. This year, I am thinking a > visit to the Dayton Hamvention in US. Since I have no knowledge of > Dayton, can any of you kindly advise what sort of scale of the Dayton > Hamvention I should expect? Is it similar to the one held in > Germany, Europe? > > Apart from Dayton, are there any tourist spots which I should visit as > well after going the Hamvention? > > Any advise will be much appreciated. > > 73 and HNY!! > > Johnny Siu VR2XMC > > > Yahoo!香港提供網上安全攻略，教你如何防範黑客! 請前往 http://hk.promo.yahoo.com/security/ > 了解更多! > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/OT-Dayton-Hamvention-2010-tp4236467p4236584.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] New Year Wishes
All of my best to the Elecraft family for a fun New Year's Eve and a wonderful 2010! Hope to see and work you in the coming year. Cheers, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-Year-Wishes-tp4236592p4236592.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [HAM] Hi Q versus Vertical
Hi Frank, As mentioned elsewhere, radials are key to good performance. Verticals will work, and sometimes not badly either, with less than optimum radials. The key is high density under the feed point. Flashing may be a good option, a metal roof would be great. That being said, I know a lot of folks who love the SteppIr vertical. It probably is a good antenna for 40-6. Any base fed vertical will be less efficient than one with a top hat or inductor, at least half way up (preferably higher). Probably the best question is what do you expect the antenna to do? Be competitive in pileups? Work tons of DX? Local ragchewing? Just CW or SSB or both? The answers will help you focus on a specific antenna better. For the money a Hustler 6 BTV Antenna is a good place to start. It's a bit narrow on 80/75, but you can find out how well a vertical will work for you, then consider something like a SteppIr. That's assuming you don't want to build your own, which can be virtually free if you're a decent scrounger. 73, Julius Frank MacDonell wrote: > > I am looking for an antenna to work 6 thru 80 meters in a condo > development. I presently own a k3/10. > > Stealth is a very strong consideration. It seems that a SteppIR > Vertical or Hi Q antenna would make sense. Does anyone have experience > with these two antennas for this type of application? Thanks you for > your time and expertise. > > -- > Frank KD8FIP > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Hi-Q-versus-Vertical-tp4246657p4250557.html Sent from the [HAM] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [HAM] Hi Q versus Vertical
Have to say I like what you did Dunc! Elegant and sounds like it's effective to boot! 73, Julius Dunc Carter - W5DC wrote: > > See: > > http://vibrotek.com/w5dc/w5dcant.html > > It's not exactly what you asked for but it might give you some useful > ideas. The WARC bands and 80 meters are not shown in these early > pictures. The upper half of 80 meters is a wire that's parallel to the > wire until it reaches the pole where it then goes up and over the > townhouse to a short fiberglass pole mounted in a vent pipe and then > down toward an enclosed patio. The wire is bare, stranded, #26 copper > clad steel and seems to survive well ( winds to 80 mph so fan plus > several snow storms up to 2 feet) as long as you don't kink the wire > during assembly. The lower half of the 80 meter wire is parallel to the > 40 wire and includes a coil under the deck at it's midpoint. It's been > good for 112 dxcc entities since summer; best/longest distance on 80 so > far is DS1REE. > > Dunc, W5DC > > Frank MacDonell wrote: >> I am looking for an antenna to work 6 thru 80 meters in a condo >> development. I presently own a k3/10. >> >> Stealth is a very strong consideration. It seems that a SteppIR >> Vertical or Hi Q antenna would make sense. Does anyone have experience >> with these two antennas for this type of application? Thanks you for >> your time and expertise. >> >> > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Hi-Q-versus-Vertical-tp4246657p4250576.html Sent from the [HAM] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] New K3 User and New Ham
Wes, Do share your 30A "smart charger". It's easy enough to find information for lower current chargers, but less so for something in this range. cheers, Julius Wes Stewart wrote: > > Steve, > > Congratulations and welcome. > > I can't recommend a manufactured antenna since I make all of my own, which > I encourage you to do eventually. I do understand your desire to get on > quickly, though and I suspect you will get a lot of recommendations, some > better than others. > > As to the battery, I use a Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 92 AH battery made by > East Penn Manufacturing and sold under their "Deka" brand. > (http://www.eastpenn-deka.com/assets/base/0139.pdf) I have it on > continuous charge via a home-built 30A "smart charger." > > The charger to battery circuit (both wires) is fused at 30A and the radio > circuit is fused at 25A. In addition I use a "battery boost" regulator > made by TGE (http://stores.tgelectronics.org/Detail.bok?no=11) to provide > a constant 14.1V at the radio regardless of battery state, and the > inevitable voltage drop in the wiring. > > I can tell you that at the 100W level, without the charger running and the > booster off, it doesn't take long before the K3 is beeping and warning > about low battery voltage. > > This system was put together for RV/Field Day use, but I also use it in > the fixed location when the RV is in storage, even though I have an Astron > RM-35 sitting right next to the charger. > > Wes N7WS > > --- On Mon, 1/4/10, KC2VNI wrote: > > From: KC2VNI > Subject: [Elecraft] New K3 User and New Ham > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Monday, January 4, 2010, 6:19 PM > > > Folks: I am a new ham. I just purchased a K3 100W radio with an > auto-tuner. > Several basic questions: > > 1) Wire antennas- Do you guys have suggestions for a multi-band wire > antenna > pre-made by someone like MFJ or similar that I could hang in a tree? > > 2) Battery based power: From speaking with the fellow from customer > support > from elecraft, a 100 Amp-Hr battery is what is required to operate at > 100W. > What type of battery do I use? Is sealed-lead acid acceptable? What size > fuses do I want on the line running from the radio to the battery? > > I recognize that this radio has orders of magnitude of capability that I > don't understand yet. I also recognize that reading the manual will be of > a > help here. If you have further resources and/or suggestions, please > advise. > > 73, > > KC2VNI. > > > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-K3-User-and-New-Ham-tp4253024p4256252.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] New K3 User and New Ham
Welcome Steve! I think you'll find if you can build a K3, a simple antenna will be a piece of cake to construct, not to mention a lot less expensive. The biggest problem you will have is making a choice. A dipole is a good place to start, vertical or the traditional horizontal configuration. There are plenty of places online to find dimensions, or calculate them. Verticals are popular to, but require decent radials to work well. A half Square is another option. It would be easier if you provide a bit more detail about the tree(s) and what your intended area of interest might be (DXing, Ragchewing, contesting, etc.) Here is one place to start: http://www.dxzone.com On batteries, this paper is worth reading to learn more about specific batteries and their properties: http://www.norcalqrp.org/files/Batteries_and_Charging_Systems_KK6MC_whitepaper.pdf An option is to look for a place that supplies batteries for UPS systems to the telecommunication industry. We have one that sells to the public and often you can buy batteries that are perfectly acceptable for ham radio, that are no longer usable for cell systems. Some are used, or exceed the industry's shelf life requirements. I recently purchased "new" 150AH deep cycle batteries for under $100. They work fine. Yellow Tops are another car/boat variety that are popular in some ham circles, they're pricey new. You'll most likely want to consider buying or building a current balun for you feed line. What type will be dictated by the antenna. Make sure you ground your station correctly and don't leave the rig connected to your antenna when not in use. Trust me, it will save you a lot of headaches ;o) You can do an awful lot with QRP too. It will be a lot easier on you battery... Cheers, Julius KC2VNI wrote: > > Folks: I am a new ham. I just purchased a K3 100W radio with an > auto-tuner. Several basic questions: > > 1) Wire antennas- Do you guys have suggestions for a multi-band wire > antenna pre-made by someone like MFJ or similar that I could hang in a > tree? > > 2) Battery based power: From speaking with the fellow from customer > support from elecraft, a 100 Amp-Hr battery is what is required to operate > at 100W. What type of battery do I use? Is sealed-lead acid acceptable? > What size fuses do I want on the line running from the radio to the > battery? > > I recognize that this radio has orders of magnitude of capability that I > don't understand yet. I also recognize that reading the manual will be of > a help here. If you have further resources and/or suggestions, please > advise. > > 73, > > KC2VNI. > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-K3-User-and-New-Ham-tp4253024p4256357.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 L10 burned
I've not seen such an issue with two different KAT3s and significantly worse mismatches. What is the cause of the problem? 73, Julius "This is not an uncommon failure." - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KAT3-L10-burned-tp4260310p4260644.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Smart Charger
Cookie, Is this a switcher or serious iron type PS? Looks like all the Jetstreams may be switchers, but could be wrong. I like my PS heavy, not me radio ;o) 73, Julius WILLIS COOKE-2 wrote: > > You might take a look at the Jetstream JTPS35BCMA. It includes volt and > ammeters, connections for the rig plus low amp connections for accessories > and a connection point for the battery. The switch to battery is > automatic when AC power is lost. The artifacts are reasonable and > liveable. On the down side, the fan comes on with a 1 amp load and is > noiser that I would like, but liveable. > Willis 'Cookie' Cooke > K5EWJ > > > > > > From: Wes Stewart > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Julius Fazekas n2wn > Sent: Tue, January 5, 2010 1:22:47 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Smart Charger > > Julius, et. al, > > My charger is actually a marriage of some commercial gear with a few > tweaks. The motivation for this was the absolutely horrible RFI from the > switch-mode charger in my 5th wheel trailer. It was so bad that when I > had the trailer stored here at home the RFI would actually interfere with > OTA TV, so you can imagine what it did to the ham bands. > > Rather than reinventing the wheel, I used an Astron RS-35M for its case, > metering, raw DC, heat sink and pass transistors. Rather than building > my own board, I married this to an A&A Engineering smart charger board, > (http://www.a-aengineering.com/150PCAAppNotes.pdf) doing a little trickery > to allow the use of a fixed current sense resistor while still having some > adjustment of the max charge current. > > The heart of this circuit is the UC3906 integrated circuit that is > designed for just this purpose. > (http://focus.ti.com/docs/prod/folders/print/uc3906.html) > > I shopped the idea of an article about this to ARRL but they weren't > interested, so I never completed any further documentation. > > Wes N7WS > > > > --- On Tue, 1/5/10, Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: > > From: Julius Fazekas n2wn > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] New K3 User and New Ham > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 10:17 AM > > > Wes, > > Do share your 30A "smart charger". It's easy enough to find information > for > lower current chargers, but less so for something in this range. > > cheers, > Julius > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-K3-User-and-New-Ham-tp4253024p4261489.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [HAM] Contesting with logging software on a PC (not MAC)
With 1TB drives in the sub $100 range it's possible to store a tremendous amount of contest info. Think this is excellent advice. I run N1MM on Win2K and XP machines. The Win2K machine is probably 6 years old. I've never had a HD fail, but have had a PS go out just as a contest started and really should have implemented this advice already. I've had too many problems with Vista to trust it, FWTW. Don't forget eQSL along with LoTW. LoTW does not officially provide backup logs. You can download sync information for various general logging software, but believe this only has LoTW confirmed QSO information, some details may or may not match what you have logged. Will have to look into dropbox as a repository option too. Helpful info all around... Lee J. Imber (WW2DX) wrote: > > > On Jan 6, 2010, at 10:08 PM, Gary Hinson wrote: > >>> One >>> thing I would recommend is to run your log/db on a USB flash >>> based device, this way if your PC decides to act up or even >>> worse the drive dies then your log will be safe. >> >> Errr, not if the flash drive dies, unless you meant to use the flash as a >> backup. With no moving >> parts, flash drives are probably more reliable than conventional hard >> drives but they are not >> immortal and are only rated for so many read/write operations. Also >> *all* your local drives of >> whatever type may go up in flames if the PC or shack catches fire, or >> someone may steal the lot > Hi Gary, > > No actually I meant use the flash for the actual live log. Flash based > drives are far more reliable then traditional platters. > Flash has a life expectancy for ~10K read/writes far less then what would > be used in a 24hr contest :) > I have had many platter drives fail in my career and as of to date never > had a flash device fail (knocking on wood). > >> >> >>> There are also a few other technologies other then the flash >>> drive approach, you can get a free 2GB account from >>> http://www.dropbox.com and point your log to your dropbox >>> folder and it will backup into the ether in real-time and you >>> can even have the same dropbox folder on a backup PC ready to >>> go. >> >> That's the better option - an offsite backup - if used as a backup, in >> other words again not the >> only copy. The online file systems are fine if you have a sufficiently >> fast and reliable Internet >> connection, but again I would advise sending backups off-site and >> retaining one or more local copies >> of your log as well, just in case the organization running the offsite >> system has a technical fault, >> or deletes the files, or whatever (trust me: it happens). > > I am also a huge believer in off-site backups as well, we are seeing newer > technologies like dropbox where it acts more like a local drive then a > backup device. I use that service to create corporate wide shared folders > across large geographical locations and its been very reliable. > >> >> You can also take occasional offline log backups onto CD-ROM, or yet >> another flash drive, that you >> physically remove from the machine and place elsewhere in safe storage, >> far enough away from the >> shack not to be caught in the same fire/burglary/whatever. >> >> If that's all too much effort, at least consider uploading your log >> regularly to Logbook of the >> World. LoTW is a 'last resort' backup since it only stores the minimal >> amount of info on each QSO, >> but at least it is possible to retrieve the basic QSO data if you have no >> other choice. This has a >> useful side effect of increasing usage of LoTW! > > I don't want to wander off topic here, but John was specific about > contesting scenarios and I think we have him covered :) > > Also, does LOTW allow for "restoring" your log? I thought they once > frowned upon that at one time. > > 73 > > Lee > WW2DX > >> >> 73 >> Gary ZL2iFB >> >> PS This applies equally to Macs and PCs. And PDAs. Even paper logbooks >> are both valuable and >> flammable! >> >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ >
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 how often do you use it?
Are you sure he's not trying to keep you out of the "winner's circle"? ;o) Seems like there are more K3s noted in 3830 postings every contest, not to mention the still venerable K2s. Many well known calls, not just lil' pistols. The 200W comment is not valid for most LP contests. There are a few that allow 150W, but most consider LP to be 100W. Most, if not all, serious contesters change bands via the logging program. The only controls I touch during a contest are AF, RF and maybe filter width. (Yes, I sometimes play with RIT/XIT) If you need to dink around with controls a lot, you're not making enough contacts. For the big multi-multi stations, it may be more of a function of cost, initially. They generally try to standardize as much as possible. Too, with monster antenna arrays, some of the issues they face are not the same as folks with a single tribander and dipole... It probably comes down to operator preference in the end... For various, non-technical reasons more than anything else. 73, Julius K8RDD wrote: > > Sorry for the misspelling in the original message. It should have > started "A fellow". He told me that a "Big Gun" would never buy a K3. > #1 due to not having 200w, #2 due to ergonomics. He basically said > that people that buy a K3 don't use it enough to not see the inherent > flaws in the layout, size etc. of the K3. He felt the 1000d was much > better. I don't own my 1000d or MkII anymore. I did buy the K3's with > some reservation as far as it being more like my 751a as far as > bandswitching etc. But after using the K3 for over a year I have found > very few things to complain about. My Ft-2000 sure was prettier > though. Anyway I thought after being on this reflector for a long time > now that most people here were obviously pretty sharp, and use there > rigs quite a bit. I am not a contestor but I would guess those that > are have the basic requirements of a station with the antenna being > the number one concern, if not determination.. > I've always found that the antenna was the most critical part of my > station. Then the transceiver as far dynamic range etc. Then power > output, in that order. What does everyone else think? I know looks to > a lot of people are #1, but I'm sure that the station I am trying to > contact really doesn't care. > Randy > K8RDD > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-how-often-do-you-use-it-tp4280002p4285578.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [OT] High SWR on 20 and 40
Dave, Have you tried putting a dummy load in line and seeing if the tuner will tune 1:1 with it? This might tell you if the problem is in the tuner. You could also place the load further along the coax and see if the problem disappears. My KAT2 can tune almost anything it seems, but it is possible that your bridge diodes got zapped and that would cause problems. 73, Julius n2wn djmd wrote: > > Hello, > > I have been trying to troubleshoot my antenna system, and have been trying > to avoid the dreaded "high swr" post, but I've run out of ideas, so I'm > turning here. > > First let me explain my system. 67' dipole fed by 16' of window line. > That's connected to an Elecraft balun. From the balun, there's a short > piece of coax going to a barrel and into the basement (through a piece of > cement backerboard. From inside the basement, there is another piece of > coax, about 12', connected to the barrel, and going up into the bedroom > directly to a K2 with an autotuner. > > Before the K2, I was using a Yaesu FT840 with an MFJ tuner. After tweaking > the window line length and the actual length of the dipole, I never really > had a problem with SWR (well, according to what the MFJ was saying, which > may or may not be totally accurate.) Usually 1.5:1 or under on all bands. > > With the K2/KAT2 in place, the SWR reported by the tuner is all over the > place. The only one that gets less than 1.5:1 is 30m. Most bands are > pretty random, anywhere from 3:1 to 7:1. However, on 20 and 40, it > generally does not get below 9.9:1. > > I've tried 4 different lengths of coax between the barrel (inside) and the > rig... 3', 6', 12' 20'. I've tried a couple different lengths between the > balun and the barrel on the outside. > > When I attach the balun directly to the K2 I get <1.3:1 on all bands (most > are 1:1.) With a short piece of coax between the rig and the balun, I get > the same results. I've also attached my dummy load to the barrel on the > outside of the house, and tested it from the shack, and I saw 1:1 no > problem. > > I totally understand the concept that if "A" works and "B" works, "A+B" > doesn't necessarily work. I understand it's a whole system. But I've tried > so many different combinations of coax on each side, and don't understand > why my SWR is basically infinity:1 on 20 and 40, when they seemed to match > reasonably with the old system. I have not tried different lengths of > window line between the dipole due to the fact that I had it perfectly > trimmed for my old system. But I have plenty of it and would be open to > trying anything. > > Just trying to get the most I can out of my modest 10W. :) Any suggestions > would be appreciated! > > 73, > > Dave > K8DJW > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/High-SWR-on-20-and-40-tp4401077p4404398.html Sent from the [OT] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Foam Protectors
Hi Ed, Are you hauling yours to Dayton? I'd like to eyeball it then. 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Foam-Protectors-tp4432365p4434092.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] cqww 160m contest
And EU can be strong even after your SR in the US. Best of luck to all in the contest. Hope we don't lose power due to the ice/snow storm moving into the area. 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/cqww-160m-contest-tp4479939p4482171.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Popping out of diversity mode
During the contest this past weekend, my K3 would pop out of diversity mode on it's own, from time to time. This occurred when running or during S&P. I don't think I was doing anything to cause it, but it's not out of the question. Has anyone else experienced this? thanks for all the K3 and K2 QSOs :o) 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Popping-out-of-diversity-mode-tp4496550p4496550.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Popping out of diversity mode
Hi Grant, I guess you would call it a peripheral, it was connected to the logging computer... - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Popping-out-of-diversity-mode-tp4496550p4496806.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Popping out of diversity mode
Interesting Jim, and that indeed may be the mechanism. I should have noted exactly where and when it happened. Something is not quite kosher with the antenna on the lower 15 KHz of the band and I've not done anything to improve it (or as I fear ruin an excellent antenna) yet. My TX antenna is as close as yours to the shack. fortunately, didn't really "need" diversity this weekend. QSB wasn't a real issue... QRN and QRM on the other hand *sigh* Think there must have been a LOT of K3s out and about the way folks were packed in the tin ;o) Think Grant may have been heading in the same direction with his post... It wouldn't be the first Top Band RFI issue in this shack, but it's easier to combat and this antenna needs maintenance this Spring anyway. Cheers, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Popping-out-of-diversity-mode-tp4496550p4496860.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Popping out of diversity mode
Thanks Rich, I'll look into that when I get back out to the shack. I still use the knobs to tune, even RIT/XIT, but it's worth checking it out. I was too focused most of the time on making contacts, so missed any "clues". Thanks for the QSOs in both contests, more so in this one, those 5 pointers really matter! Cheers, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Popping-out-of-diversity-mode-tp4496550p4497355.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Popping out of diversity mode
I agree Bill, but it would depend on what you have available for Rx antennas. I use my Tx vertical and a short beverage, more to focus (as much as that is possible with the given antennas) on EU. Where the vertical is pretty much omni, didn't need to worry about two directions. Wish I had room for some variety in top band antennas, but the "good" directions have roads or cows to contend with hihi - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Popping-out-of-diversity-mode-tp4496550p4502476.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Popping out of diversity mode
Kewl! Thanks for the info and effort Barry, K3CT and W4TV (who's dat?)! Still have ZERO complaints about N1MM, one heck of a FREE logging program! 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Popping-out-of-diversity-mode-tp4496550p4502501.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)
What comes around goes around? ;o) - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/no-subject-tp4507072p4507602.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC and Apparent Noise and Signal Distortion
There were at least a few of us running LP and QRP who did OK with our K3's : K1HTV, OH1VR/VP9, OK1FKD... and, at least, one future convert that I know about. Many of us "little guns" don't have the antenna advantages of the "big boys", both the K2 and K3 have been great equalizers in the rough and tumble 160M contesting arena. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-AGC-and-Apparent-Noise-and-Signal-Distortion-tp4504951p4514276.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC and Apparent Noise and Signal Distortion
Bill, I would respectfully, and wholeheartedly, disagree with the "most competitive" categories remark... 73, Julius ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-AGC-and-Apparent-Noise-and-Signal-Distortion-tp4504951p4514472.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] TX3A DXpedition
Oliver, If you come out for Dayton, you might wish to consider this dinner: Top Band enthusiasts are cordially invited to the 21st annual Top Band Gathering on Friday evening of the 2010 Dayton Hamvention weekend. This annual event brings together 160 meter operators from around the world for food, drink and camaraderie. We will be gathering at The Barnsider Restaurant, our 5th year at this location. Here are the particulars: Date: Friday, May 14, 2010 Time: Social Hour 6:15 PM (Cash Bar), Dinner 7:30 QTH: The Barnsider Restaurant 5202 N. Main St (Hwy 48, north of Needmore) Dayton, OH (937) 277-1332 Fare: Salad, rolls & butter, dinner entree, dessert and dinner beverage. You may choose from 4 entrees: Grilled Chicken, Salmon, Pork Chop or Sirloin Beef Tips. (Select from your server at table) Program:George, AA7JV will describe his extremely successful DXpedition to Chesterfield Is (TX3A). And Carlos, N4IS will present info on his unique receiving antenna installation. Cost: Again just US $29, in advance. Includes dinner, taxes and gratuities. Reserve: Via email to W8UVZ, w8...@voyager.net or w8...@arrl.net. For postal service, QRZ.com Payment:Due on or before April 17, 2010 to W8UVZ. Checks payable to George Taft. Sorry, no payments at the door. Overseas visitors can pay with US funds check or cash. We can also accept payment of 20 Euros cash. Restaurant is space limited so please make your reservations ASAP to W8UVZ. We will confirm reservations and payments by email. Reservations by postal methods should include a contact email address. There are no printed tickets for this event. Your email payment confirmation is your dinner reservation. We're looking forward to seeing many new faces and old timers at this 160 meter Gathering. 73, the Georges, K8GG & W8UVZ - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/TX3A-DXpedition-tp4508940p4521352.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Question about vertical and radial placement
Buy, beg, borrow or ste ummm locate a copy of Les Moxon's, G6XN (SK), book "HF Antennas for All Locations". He provides some options that are worth considering. The book covers a lot of possibilities for "small gardens", typical in the UK and US. Don't buy into the 43' vertical hype. It's a good compromise antenna with limitations, particularly on 160/80/75 where top loading would be a much better option. For the money, a Hustler 5 BTV Antenna, 80-75/40/20/15/10M, HUS-5BTV, also available from DXE is a good buy. If you find out you don't like the way the vertical works, you haven't just dumped $800. The other nice thing about the Hustler, is it makes a good platform to "build your own" on, down the road. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Question-about-vertical-and-radial-placement-tp4572326p4575391.html Sent from the [HAM] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] FDIM 2010 - QRP Hotel reservations are open
Have fun in the ARRL DX 'test Hank! We'll probably have a couple seats at our table open for the Contest Banquet on Saturday night. If any one is interested, they can contact me off list. 72/3, Julius ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/FDIM-2010-QRP-Hotel-reservations-are-open-tp4578342p4581904.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] For you Anti-Scopes
I'd be more impressed if it made a hole on 20M on Saturday during CQWWDX Steve :jumping: Scopes are nice tools, but "must have" is open to debate. Part of the fun of radio is tuning across the band and finding something on your own, before it's spotted... A better question, from my perspective, is how many "new" blips can it pick out when the band is packed from 14000 to 14130 with layers of CW signals, like during CQWWDX. 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/For-you-Anti-Scopes-tp4583569p4586233.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT- For you Anti-Scopes
and Henry Morgan... Excellent slice of history on celluloid... The courthouse in Dayton Tn still stands. - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/For-you-Anti-Scopes-tp4583569p4587370.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] For you Anti-Scopes
It was pointed out to me that, as a tool, a P3/Panadapter/Softrock does provide a quick way of assessing activity on a given band quickly versus twirling the knob. I can see where this would be useful, particularly if you were looking for openings on 10 and 15, in the past few years. Too, you could assess how solid the opening might be. H, $700... Will have to check it out further in Dayton. Thanks Gary for the "unsolicited advice"=) 73, Julius ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/For-you-Anti-Scopes-tp4583569p4587460.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] For you Anti-Scopes
:clap: ROTFLMAO Well put Matthew! (Matthew 7:12 I suspect?) I should have qualified my statement with "for me". Wording is an important part of communicating an idea. I did not mean to pontificate. Cheers, Julius ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/For-you-Anti-Scopes-tp4583569p4588139.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Stereo mic plug into rear panel mic (mono) jack! Okor not? PTT or VOX during SSB contest?
I use a foot switch, but mostly so I can mutter between QSOs ;o) I have a problem with the soundcard to K3 connection. When I use the rear mic jack, I get a low level squeal/tone . I do not have this when I use the front mic jack. Both are set High... I'm using a stereo cable, which works fine. The mic is an HC-4 connected via the sound card. I am definitely a SSB neophyte, but did manage to get N1MM to send a few messages for me and CQ. Definitely room for improvement. Thanks, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Stereo-mic-plug-into-rear-panel-mic-mono-jack-Ok-or-not-PTT-or-VOX-during-SSB-contest-tp4672243p4675935.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Stereo mic plug into rear panel mic (mono) jack! Okor not? PTT or VOX during SSB contest?
HC-4 is plugged into the sound card MIC IN, straight connection, no adapter. It works fine, can record and audio is good. The sound card output was connected to the K3 MIC MONO on the rear panel, with rP.H selected in config. I did this based on N1MM setup information. I used a stock 1/8" stereo cable. I did not try LINE IN MONO on the rear of the K3. I did get it to work by going from sound card out to the K3 front panel mic connector using the Heil adapter. It was set at FP.H. It worked OK. If I understand correctly, I need to have an stereo to mono adapter and use the K3 LINE IN MONO. Is that correct? Thanks for your help Dave! Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Stereo-mic-plug-into-rear-panel-mic-mono-jack-Ok-or-not-PTT-or-VOX-during-SSB-contest-tp4672243p4676521.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Stereo mic plug into rear panel mic (mono) jack! Okor not? PTT or VOX during SSB contest?
Thanks Jim1 I'll play with it tonight and see what happens... Had someone OTA help with levels using the sound card recordings, had REALLY backed off on the card gain. GL this weekend! 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 --- On Thu, 3/4/10, Jim Brown-10 [via Elecraft] wrote: > From: Jim Brown-10 [via Elecraft] > > Subject: Re: K3 Stereo mic plug into rear panel mic (mono) jack! Okor not? > PTT or VOX during SSB contest? > To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" > Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 7:14 PM > > > On Thu, 4 Mar 2010 11:14:39 -0800 (PST), Julius Fazekas > n2wn wrote: > > > >The sound card output was connected to the K3 MIC MONO > on the rear panel, > > > That's your problem -- you should be driving the LINE > IN of the K3, not the > > MIC IN. Then set the K3 to MIC + LIN to use both your > live mic and the > > computer playback. Follow the instructions in the K3 for > setting levels. As > > K6LL has suggested, you sorta need a way to mute the mic so > you can slurp. To > > do that, you need to feed the mic to the computer and let > N1MM turn it on and > > off. N1MM will also switch it between radios for SO2R. If > you're doing it > > that way, you set the K3 for LIN only. > > > 73, > > > Jim K9YC > > > > > > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden > email] > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > > View message @ > http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Stereo-mic-plug-into-rear-panel-mic-mono-jack-Ok-or-not-PTT-or-VOX-during-SSB-contest-tp4672243p4678242.html > > > To unsubscribe from Re: K3 Stereo mic plug into rear panel > mic (mono) jack! Okor not? PTT or VOX during SSB contest?, > click > here. > > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Stereo-mic-plug-into-rear-panel-mic-mono-jack-Ok-or-not-PTT-or-VOX-during-SSB-contest-tp4672243p4682519.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 For Sale
I have for sale the following: KPA100 with cables and some spare parts $350 KAT100-1 with cable $210 Both items were built by me, are in good clean working order and the prices include shipping in the USA. Please contact me off list if interested. Thanks and Happy Holidays to all. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2-For-Sale-tp4833549p4833549.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 accessories For Sale
I have for sale the following: KPA100 with cables and some spare parts $350 KAT100-1 with cable $210 Both items were built by me, are in good clean working order and the prices include shipping in the USA. Please contact me off list if interested. Thanks and Happy Holidays to all. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2-accessories-For-Sale-tp4833553p4833553.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] software to control the K3
It works well Jorge. Makes playing with the settings go a lot quicker. Nice antenna SWR tracking function too. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/software-to-control-the-K3-tp4831183p4833567.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] N1MM & K3
George, Works like a champ, the only gotcha is not having the radio configured the same as the logging program. I use mine with both Win2K and XP, getting ready to set up a Windows 7 computer with it, but don't anticipate any serious issues. Haven't tried the parallel port, but am planning on trying it for SO2R or RTTY control. Straight COM ports now, if you K3 utility program connects, you should be just fine. 73, Julius ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/N1MM-K3-tp4834203p4834657.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Heil HC-4, HC-5
...and if you go through your computer sound card (using N1MM), you don't need the adapter either. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Heil-HC-4-HC-5-tp4834764p4837764.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Just installed KSUN3!
Me too! I particularly enjoy the ability to run six different bands simultaneously during a contest. It's provided me with a tremendous score boost in CQ WW Contests. Still has issues with ARRL DX, bust suspect it will be fixed in the next firmware package. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Just-installed-KSUN3-tp4835478p4837817.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 accessories For Sale
Tentatively, both items are spoken for... Thanks, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2-accessories-For-Sale-tp4833553p4843053.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 Future Factory Hardware Updates; + New beta f/w release 3.27
Eric, Would you provide links to the documents for the noted modifications: K3 VFO TUNING NOISE REDUCTION (requires f/w 3.25 or later) K3 AUTOMATIC FRONT END PROTECTION (1 wire mod) K3 IF OUTPUT BUFFER GAIN MOD (For the P3, LP-PAN etc) (1 resistor value change) Thanks, Julius n2wn Apologies if I missed a previous post. - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Re-K3-Future-Factory-Hardware-Updates-New-beta-f-w-release-3-27-tp3512399p3514975.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 Future Factory Hardware Updates; + New beta f/w release 3.27
Actually, the only one I can't find is: K3 IF OUTPUT BUFFER GAIN MOD (For the P3, LP-PAN etc) (1 resistor value change) K3 AUTOMATIC FRONT END PROTECTION (1 wire mod) is marked "Preliminary", which is scary to act on in my work environment. What might change, or is it really good to go? Thanks, Julius Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: > > Eric, > > Would you provide links to the documents for the noted modifications: > > K3 VFO TUNING NOISE REDUCTION (requires f/w 3.25 or later) > K3 AUTOMATIC FRONT END PROTECTION (1 wire mod) > K3 IF OUTPUT BUFFER GAIN MOD (For the P3, LP-PAN etc) (1 resistor value > change) > > Thanks, > Julius > n2wn > > Apologies if I missed a previous post. > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Re-K3-Future-Factory-Hardware-Updates-New-beta-f-w-release-3-27-tp3512399p3515034.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Tennessee QSO Party this Sunday
Hello, I'd like to plug the Tennessee QSO Party which will be running from 1800z Sunday, September 6 until 0300z Monday, September 7, 2009. We anticipate all 95 counties to be active and plenty of mobile activity. At least one of the mobiles will try RTTY. Several others will also be on RTTY based on activity. Another new twist will be the bonus station, K4TCG. This year there will be two Mobiles signing K4TCG, one on SSB (KK4TA) and one CW/RTTY (W9WI). There are plenty of awards including nice state shaped plaques, NCJ subscriptions and a Elecraft BL1 kit. This year we have also added a Youth Plaque. This year's contest is dedicated to the memory of Don, N4TN (SK). Details can be found here: http://www.tnqp.org/ Hope to work some of you then! 73, Julius ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Tennessee-QSO-Party-this-Sunday-tp3581225p3581225.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 as a mobile rig?
Hi Bill, I've used mine twice as a mobile in the WVQP (N8Q/m)and TnQP (N4Q/m). It worked well, but so did my K2. In all cases, I was running QRP. In both cases, the rig was only temporarily mounted. Initially I had some RFI/Feedback problems which were antenna related. These have been cleared up and both of the above contests went smooth. I'll probably move to 100W in the future, just to see how it goes. Both internal ATUs extended the Hustler coverage with ease for both CW and SSB. The antennas are tuned in the CW portion of the band. I worked a number of DX stations QRP from the vehicle even on 40M. Found a mount that I think may help, it was from an old piece of office equipment. The biggest challenge I have is with the computer and a stick shift hihi. 73, Julius n2wn William Hein-2 wrote: > > Anyone using a K3 in their car? If so, please comment on pros and > cons of the K3 vs. other rigs in a mobile context. > > Does anyone make a K3 mobile bracket? > > 73, > Bill > > - > > William Hein, AA4XT > > mobile: +1 (615) 967-1226 > email: bill.aa...@gmail.com > Loc: EM65PS > Web: AA4XT.com > > 6752 Owen Hill Road > College Grove TN 37046-9122 > USA > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-as-a-mobile-rig-tp3770492p3771508.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K9AY/K3 Diversity Receive at VE1RGB
Guess we'll have to keep a much closer watch on you in ARRL 160 Gary ;o) Nice selection of antennas, you're ahead of the pack already! The second Rx has come in handy in a pileup. It'll be interesting to see how goofy things can get using it after some sleep deprivation. CU in the fray, Julius Gary Bartlett VE1RGB wrote: > > For those of you who may be considering the erection of a K9AY > loop, particularly K3 owners with the KRX3, I have written up a report of > my > early experience with this listening antenna at my little contest station. > That story can be found at > http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/jhsmith/myweb4/index.htm. Scroll down the > right-hand side of the page. > > > > Let me quick to reiterate what it says up front in that > report: > this is a very non-rigorous, unscientific, non-engineering kind of > narrative > based on a very short period of evaluation. It is entirely anecdotal. My > installation is far from optimum and I would even be reluctant to let Gary > Breed look at it for fear he might ask me to take it down (just kidding). > It is anything but certain that my experience will translate to yours. > Having said that, I would be very quick to recommend that anyone with a > local noise problem give this antenna a shot. It's easy to build even for > us old guys and it clearly has the potential for doing rather remarkable > things. [While you're on that page, look on the left hand margin and read > the more professional engineering reports about other antenna topics > written > by a real engineer, VE1ZAC]. > > > > Now, why is the K3 in the subject line? > > > > I have three single-element multi-band transmitting antennas > and > now the K9AY in addition to a short (300-foot) Beverage as listening > antennas. My first try at diversity receive using K3 #095 with a recently > installed second receiver instantly suggested that a two-receiver radio > will > turn out to much more than just a tool for easily working split (although > it is almost worth the cost of the KRX3 for that pleasure alone). I was > immediately struck by how much control I had suddenly gained over my > entire > antenna farm since evaluating and selecting the right combination of > antennas from my suite for any given situation while in the diversity > receive configuration becomes dead simple after pushing a couple of > buttons. > And everyone knows that the variables in the equation mean that it is > difficult to predict what the right combination should be. In one > instance > last night on 40M, I listened to a CW QSO between a K4 and a LZ. The K4 > was > being received almost entirely on the Beverage and showed up in my right > ear. The signal from the LZ, on the other hand, was being received almost > entirely on the K9AY loop and was being routed to the left ear. Hearing > the > signals bounce back and forth between NA and EU was fascinating. While it > is true that in this instance, any one of my transmitting antennas by > itself > would likely have been adequate, that example does seem to suggest that it > is only a matter of time before this versatility pays off for real. I > believe I have increased my potential for achieving another DXCC entity or > maybe being able to work a rare DX station in an international contest by > being able to quickly optimize the use of my antennas, each with its own > unique but generally unpredictable characteristics. > > > > For those sitting on the fence, I hope that this information > encourages you to take another step. > > > > 73, > > > > > > Gary, VE1RGB > > ve1...@rac.ca > > (902) 860-0810 > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K9AY-K3-Diversity-Receive-at-VE1RGB-tp3804084p3809077.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] K2 and N1MM logger - assistance
Robert, did you get any help with this? 73, Julius n2wn Robert G. Strickland wrote: > > I would like to chat with someone off list who has recent experience > using the K2 with the N1MM logger program, including sending CW from the > keyboard. Thanks much. > > ...robert > > -- > Robert G. Strickland, PhD, ABPH - KE2WY > rc...@verizon.net > Syracuse, New York, USA > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2-and-N1MM-logger-assistance-tp3811968p3824048.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] WOT: CQ Nebraska
Would anyone here from Nebraska be able to make an SSB QSO with me AND confirm it on LoTW? This is the only contact I need to finish off TPA. Have worked several stations, but evidently they don't use LoTW. Tanks in advance! Should anyone need the very rare state of Tennessee on CW, RTTY or SSB, drop me a line... 160 thru whatever is open up to 6m ;o) 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/WOT-CQ-Nebraska-tp3824085p3824085.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] bird ham-mate 4360
Way off topic, but someone my know... What is the diode that is used in the sensing circuit? Thanks in advance, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/bird-ham-mate-4360-tp3829932p3829932.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Hi Tom, You should have listened to what was happening above 7025. Pretty much wall to wall RTTY and SSB. There were. at least, five contests happening on CW, SSB and RTTY... Some of us did stop contesting to ragchew with JOTA and other non-contesters and I heard one station in the NYQP move on SSB because he was a bit close to a net. Frankly on 40 it was kinda tough to even hear K4M with all the tuners and cops and other assorted ummm people right on top of them. Thankfully all we had to fight with on 160 was QRN, but it wasn't bad enough to not get 'em in the log. 20 was just as bad here. Big turnoff for working DXpeditions, sometimes wish they wouldn't publish frequencies in advance, seems like there is less QRM then. Weekends are tough... EVERYONE wants to do their own thing, this past weekend was insane for sure. Want to get even more insane? Try hopping between all the modes and contests ;o) Oh, QRP most of the time too! hihi 73, Julius Radio Amateur N5GE wrote: > > On Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:19:06 -0700, "Ron D'Eau Claire" > wrote: > >>Kevin is demonstrating the art and pleasure of "rag chewing". Comments like >>his are the essence of a great contact on the air that makes Ham radio so >>enjoyable for a lot of us. >> >>Your observations about wherever you live and comments about what's >>important and interesting to you each day are instructive and interesting to >>others. >> >>73, >> >>Ron AC7AC >> > According to QST and the ARRL, ham radio is all about "Radio Sport", > not rag chewing ;o) > > You are right Ron. All of this started happening around 1980 or so. > Now it's completely out of hand. Saturday night I was trying to work > a rare one when a station in the NY QSO party landed right on top of > him. What was so bad was that he was below 7.025 in the DX window. > > Sorry about the OT Bytes. > > Tom, N5GE > > n...@n5ge.com > K3 #806, K3 #1055, PR6, > XV144, XV432, KRC2, > W1 and other small kits. > > 2 W2's on order > 1 K144XV on order > > http://www.n5ge.com > http://www.swotrc.net > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-CW-Net-Announcement-tp3842724p3848536.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Ghana DXpedition
Dear topband enthusiasts We are close to our departure data to Ghana. Please visit our web page http://www.i2ysb.com/ We know the country is not on the top rank in the most wanted for HF bands but we think there is enough interest for low bands to have fun being there. We would like to focus part of our activity on 160m, we will set 1 station with a K3, a battle creek antenna for 80 - 160, 1KW amplifier. We are not aware about the possibility to set large receiving antennas, we will bring with us enough stuff to erect EWE, K9AY and, possibly, beverages. We don't know yet how internet connection will be there, I recommend you to relay to our pilot forum http://www.hamradioweb.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=45 We will be in contact with him daily, at least. Any suggestion on the best time, operating modality etc. is welcome, please post it to above forum. Hoping to have all of you in log on 160, Alfeo I1HJT 9G5TT & 9G5XX crew ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Ghana-DXpedition-tp3893753p3893753.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Webinar?
Wonder if it might be worth doing a K3 macro webinar? Seems like it might be an easier way to show folks the tricks of the trade. Just a thought... 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Webinar-tp3915025p3915025.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft moving this week to larger quarters
Man I don't know how you guys are doing it moving and two utility updates and what 4 new betas in the last week... Hmmm, must be contest season ;o) Congrats and thanks from a very happy user! 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-moving-this-week-to-larger-quarters-tp3908693p3915093.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - CQWW SSB Observations - R U kidding?
S! You forgot varying the filter width ;o) Just received two certificates from CQ160, second place US SO-LP (10th World) on CW (damn you ice storms! Congrats to WA1Z!) and 5th in the US SOLP SSB (shoulda put the time in) Both with K3s, not to mention 1st SOLP in ARRL160. K2 managed to get me to 2nd (with KB7Q running a very close 3rd also with a K2) Watch what the topbanders are using... you'll see many K3s... same for DXpeditions. 4000 K3s now? Can't be all that bad ;o) 72, Julius n2wn ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-CQWW-SSB-Observations-R-U-kidding-tp3914434p3919111.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Exciting Band Opening...
Don, I was having some regrets with my purchase of the 1K filter. But was working my second K3which on has the stock filter and a 400Hz filter during one of the insane contest weekends a couple weeks ago and boy what a difference. It was particularly noticeable on 40M where there were simultaneous CW, RTTY and SSB activities occuring in the same spectrum. For ragchewing and non-contest times, I agree with you. In congested contest situations, the roofing filters make a heck of a difference. Almost wish I had more slots now! ;o) 73, Julius n2wn Don Rasmussen wrote: > > The band openings of the last two days at this QTH have allowed a new > level of evaluation of K3. I'm mostly on 20m, with a hexbeam, and the last > couple days have provided a boost in band activity that I have not seen > since I got the transceiver 2 years ago. Of course there are some guys > that only got their K2's a couple years ago, they will be equally > impressed. > > I have still not encountered any scenario where the roofing filter (2.7 > and 1.0) improved my operation, the DSP seems as robust as I need it to be > for a modest gain antenna. > > This solar maximum will be different, the sideband frequencies will have > as much fidelity as AM or FM used to. I can still remember having guests > in the shack that could not decipher the monkey chatter OT the code. ;-) > K3 guys pick up a wider than 2.7 khz roofing filter to take best advantage > of this. > > > > Here it comes! > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Exciting-Band-Opening-tp3917051p3919185.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CQWW SSB observations
Rumor has it (second hand) that some Contesters are now shying away from the K3 due to it's complexity, but not necessarily it's performance. As a relatively experienced owner I had no problem running what I consider to be excellent radio. I've owned or operated most of the modern rigs sold in the last 15 years, and find the K3 (and my IC-765) to be the best of the group. Gary, Think there will always be some who will find the K3 complex coming from another rig, and there is a learning curve (even coming from a K2). Some just won't like it. Judging by how many come up on the second hand market and how quickly they sell, it doesn't seem like folks are shying away from it. Some like to tweak every setting and in a M/M or M/S that can be an issue. Wonder if you could save user preference settings using K3_EZ? This sounds like something that should be easy to do in software. Sounds like you had fun. See you in the CW event. 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/CQWW-SSB-observations-tp3909919p3920596.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
