[Elecraft] KPA100 testing

2007-05-04 Thread Nick Henwood
Looking for reassurance please. KPA100 almost complete but testing Q1 and Q2 base to ground - measures 11.5 ohms - just outside the parameters given in the instruction book page 43 (12-16 ohms). Can't see a problem but wondered whether I should be looking for one. 73 Nick G3RWF __

Re: [Elecraft] Why all those filters - K3

2007-05-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
OK folks. That makes good sense to me. I have been arguing the consequences of using a wide filter mainly to enhance awareness of the facts as I know them. I really have only sketchy information at this point (no 'hands-on experience), so my response is theoretical and based on a few pieces

RE: [Elecraft] K3 - Roger beep

2007-05-04 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Yes, it has a legitimate use. It indicates when one person stops talking during informal use of a radio channel such as when the astronauts are talking. It replaces the spoken word "over" that is standard in professional, military and Amateur use. So there are very few situations where it has a

Re: [Elecraft] Why all those filters - K3

2007-05-04 Thread Martin AA6E
Don, the voice of sanity... As an Orion owner considering the K3, I am aware of quite a few folks in the Orion world who assume that ordering their rig with "all the filters" is going to be better than taking the standard factory option (4 filters: 1, 2.4, 6, and 20 kHz). In fact, extra roof

[Elecraft] KX1 improvements

2007-05-04 Thread John Shadle
To change the subject a bit, after thinking and comparing the K1 and KX1 the past couple months, I am considering purchasing a KX1 in the near future. I'm basically interested in it as a first "real" CW rig (other than the 40m Rock-Mite I've built and the SW+ 40m that is in the mail to me soon

[Elecraft] AF1 and W1 enclosures from W8FGU

2007-05-04 Thread John Shadle
I just wanted to put in some positive words for Dave Van Wallaghen's work on these two enclosures. I got them in the mail today and they are beautiful! I can't wait to put my W1 in the box and when I get around to making the AF1 I have a beautiful box for it as well. The past few months I've

Re: [Elecraft] KDSP2 Turns Back On On Power-up?

2007-05-04 Thread Lyle Johnson
I must have overlooked something in the KDSP2 manual. When I set the KDSP2 in my K2 to bypass, the next time I turn on the rig the KDSP2 is back on; it is no longer in bypass mode. How do I make the KDSP2 stay turned off through power-down and power-up? On power-up, the KDSP2 is always on.

[Elecraft] KDSP2 Turns Back On On Power-up?

2007-05-04 Thread Jeff
Hi gang, I must have overlooked something in the KDSP2 manual. When I set the KDSP2 in my K2 to bypass, the next time I turn on the rig the KDSP2 is back on; it is no longer in bypass mode. How do I make the KDSP2 stay turned off through power-down and power-up? Thanks & 73, Jeff NE2J (forme

[Elecraft] K2 enhancements - one more

2007-05-04 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
completely indep. VFOs (split modes, bands). de Doug KR2Q ___ 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/

RE: [Elecraft] Price Comparison and Comment

2007-05-04 Thread Brett gazdzinski
You seem to think the only time someone is going to use wider bandwidths is on a packed band. I personally only get on 80 or 40 on weekends, in the morning, when the band is wide open. You can say ssb is a waste, since its much wider than CW. Brett N2DTS > > SSB - 2.7 kHz unless you want ES

[Elecraft] Re: K3

2007-05-04 Thread wayne burdick
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does K3 have a variable delay (0-50ms) to control older amps TX relays (ie; SB-220, L4B, etc)? Yes. It also has a separate PTT input jack, so you can pre-switch the amp using a footswitch, etc. What is voltage/current limit to control TX amp relays (ie; SB-220,

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3

2007-05-04 Thread Robert Tellefsen
Now that is COOL! 73, Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: "wayne burdick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft Reflector" Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 5:28 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 > Lyle Johnson wrote: > > >> Can ANT1 and ANT2 be set and stored by band? > > T

Re: [Elecraft] K3

2007-05-04 Thread Robert Tellefsen
I hope (and expect) that the K3 has more robust headphone jacks. 73, Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: "Lyle Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "ELECRAFT" Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 5:17 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 > > If using an external receiver with K3 is

[Elecraft] Re: K3

2007-05-04 Thread wayne burdick
Lyle Johnson wrote: Can ANT1 and ANT2 be set and stored by band? The settings for ANT1 and 2 are stored on a per-band, per-GP-memory basis. Also stored is up to a 5-character text label for each antenna. So, when you change antennas, it'll tell you whether you're on the "YAGI" or the "VER

Re: [Elecraft] K3

2007-05-04 Thread Lyle Johnson
If using an external receiver with K3 is the RX ANT OUT the correct connection to get signal to the external RX? Yes. I see a PHONES connector on rear panel. If used how does one switch between speaker and headphones? I like the idea to get MIC and HEADPHONES off the front panel. Plug

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Improvement Ideas--Adding on

2007-05-04 Thread Robert Tellefsen
True, but I seem to recall he decided the return on the effort involved wasn't worth it. 73, Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: "Bill Coleman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Robert Tellefsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "wayne burdick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Elecraft" Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 5:0

[Elecraft] K3

2007-05-04 Thread n7ka
Does K3 have a variable delay (0-50ms) to control older amps TX relays (ie; SB-220, L4B, etc)? What is voltage/current limit to control TX amp relays (ie; SB-220, L4B, etc)? If using an external receiver with K3 is the RX ANT OUT the correct connection to get signal to the external RX? I see a

Re: [Elecraft] K2 improvements

2007-05-04 Thread Bill Coleman
On May 4, 2007, at 9:18 AM, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: 1. MUCH BETTER QSK There is a mod out there for faster QSK. I find the QSK operation to be quite good myself, but then I'm no QRQ operator, either. 2. Stable output power When you are trying to tune your amp, this is annoying. 3.

RE: [Elecraft] K3/100 antenna connector(s)

2007-05-04 Thread Evert Bakker (PA2KW)
I would prefer the BNC. Quick, good and easy. What else do you want? Evert PA2KW -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JACrux Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 22:16 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3/100 antenna connector(s) It would

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Improvement Ideas--Adding on

2007-05-04 Thread Bill Coleman
On May 4, 2007, at 8:14 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: In my mind it is already there, but better - just do a TUNE once on each band where your antenna is resonant and the K2 will remember - I regard that as better than a bypass function. The one thing that gets me with this is that if something h

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Improvement Ideas--Adding on

2007-05-04 Thread Bill Coleman
On May 4, 2007, at 12:14 AM, Robert Tellefsen wrote: I'd also like to see an improvement in the cw crystal filter to improve the signal suppression outside the filter passband. I'm pretty happy with the CW filter. It has good suppression outside the passband for me -- although I'm consideri

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Improvement Ideas

2007-05-04 Thread Bill Coleman
On May 4, 2007, at 8:12 AM, Tom Zeltwanger wrote: That was an outstanding post. Thanks. I have only been using the K2 for a few months, and the KAT100 for a couple weeks, and I already want many of the things on your list. I've been using the K2 as my main rig since spring of 2002. It

[Elecraft] C.A.T. on the K3: not just the usual command set!

2007-05-04 Thread wayne burdick
On May 4, 2007, at 4:20 PM, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: The word is that anything that can be done from the front panel can be done from the computer interface. Yes. But our remote control interface also allows the computer to send low-level signal processing and control command

Re: [Elecraft] CAT on K3

2007-05-04 Thread Lyle Johnson
... In other words, will most if not all of the rig's functionality be controllable using a software interface such as Simon's Ham Radio Deluxe? Ultimately, yes. Every control on the K3 is read by the same MCU that interfaces to the serial port. There are no signals that pass through any swit

Re: [Elecraft] I'm "solidly in the queue ...."

2007-05-04 Thread Bill W5WVO
Just got in the 50% deposit queue myself; afraid that if I don't, I won't be able to get one until next year some time... If then... :-) Bill / W5WVO Mike Harris wrote: G'day, Well, thats what Lisa told me. No formal acknowledgement yet, but I'm in the K3 queue and I still have to get past

[Elecraft] KUSB

2007-05-04 Thread Thom LaCosta
The KUSB Universal Serial Bus Adapter is an external? gizmo that will allow us rs232-less folks to control the K3 via a USB cable or and infernal board? Thom www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.4

Re: [Elecraft] CAT on K3

2007-05-04 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
The word is that anything that can be done from the front panel can be done from the computer interface. 73, doug From: "Robert Dwiggins II" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Fri, 4 May 2007 18:12:35 -0500 I was looking at the specs on the K3, and they look impressive. However, I was wonder

[Elecraft] Re: CAT on K3

2007-05-04 Thread wayne burdick
Yes. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 4, 2007, at 4:12 PM, Robert Dwiggins II wrote: I was looking at the specs on the K3, and they look impressive. However, I was wondering which CAT functionality will be included. Will it be possible to control the pot settings (AF/RF/mic gain/NB gain, notch, passba

[Elecraft] CAT on K3

2007-05-04 Thread Robert Dwiggins II
I was looking at the specs on the K3, and they look impressive. However, I was wondering which CAT functionality will be included. Will it be possible to control the pot settings (AF/RF/mic gain/NB gain, notch, passband tuning, variable bandwidth IF filtering, etc etc) via the RS232 port? In oth

Re: [Elecraft] I'm "solidly in the queue ...."

2007-05-04 Thread Mike Harris
G'day, | Well, thats what Lisa told me. No formal acknowledgement yet, but I'm in the | K3 queue and I still have to get past the big one - telling my xyl. But as | she is coming to Dayton with me I guess there is more than a chance she will | find out, especially when I tell her we have stand by

Re: [Elecraft] Why all those filters - K3

2007-05-04 Thread Mike Harris
G'day, Not seen any mention of the 1.0kHz roofing filter. Good looking passband and for me it would be good up front for general CW. My K2 CW filters are set for 1.0kHz, 700Hz, 400Hz and 200Hz. I mainly use 700Hz, it gives presence and drop to 400Hz if really necessary. 200Hz just seems too

RE: [Elecraft] K2 improvements

2007-05-04 Thread N2TK, Tony
I can't get above about 16WPM and hear clearly between the dits like I am doing right now with my TS950SDX as I try to work BS7H. N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darwin, Keith Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 9:41 AM To: elecraft@mail

RE: [Elecraft] K2 improvements

2007-05-04 Thread N2TK, Tony
Totally agree with you, especially the QSK. N2TK, Tony #3481 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 9:19 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K2 improvements In no particular order (all a

RE: [Elecraft] Why all those filters - K3

2007-05-04 Thread Edward Dickinson III
I think if I were to order, I'd take only the provided 2.7 KHz filter and wait for the variable one(s) to become available. Regards, Dick - KA5KKT -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thom LaCosta Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 5:53 PM To: Don Eh

[Elecraft] NOT ELECRAFT - PA3AKE H-MODE MIXER MEASUREMENT UPDATE

2007-05-04 Thread Giancarlo Moda
Hi all, I like to inform you that Martein Bakker, PA3AKE, has updated his web page reporting his measurement on the H-Mode Mixer. The update is relative to measurement done on the I7SWX 2T H-Mode Mixer using the FSA3157 and the original 2T version with Pericom PI5C3125 fast bus switch. A major co

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR said

2007-05-04 Thread w6jd
I placed my order early, at Visalia, because I could actually see and hear the radio and because I have great faith in the engineering capabilities of both Eric and Wayne. The K2 has been an absolutely standout product from its introduction and as far as I can see the K3 will continue the tradit

[Elecraft] OT: K3 Vanity S/N's

2007-05-04 Thread Bernard Gaffney, N8PVZ/QRP
There was a recent Post asking about the possibility of "Vanity S/N's". If that ever happens (and probably unlikely to ;-)) ), I'd like to get 1007...Shaken, not Stirred! ;-~)) 72 de N8PVZ ---bernie Yabba Dabba Doo! ---Fred Flinstone _

[Elecraft] KPA-100 board

2007-05-04 Thread Jeremiah McCarthy
On the KPA-100, two different length 3/16" hex spacers are screwed down onto the long Allen set screws that hold the circuit board in place...When these spacers are tightened down, they make the Allen set screws very rigid...Four out of the seven spacers are visible after the board is installed.

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR said

2007-05-04 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 4 May 2007, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: Just cuz some guys can't wait (I see that the 50% deposit now only assures a "low" serial number), there are quanta more waiting for real numbers. Some of the early orders may have had motivations other than getting a low number. The experiences a

Re: [Elecraft] Why all those filters - K3

2007-05-04 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 4 May 2007, Don Ehrlich wrote: I ordered mine with no crystal filters. They can always be installed later and by then I will have learned enough to know what I really want or need. And ... I know I am not wasting my money with a hasty decision. Hmmm, didn't see no filters as an order

[Elecraft] W3FPR said

2007-05-04 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
Don said: There are a TON more than just "both" waiting for the full complement of specs. and details. Just cuz some guys can't wait (I see that the 50% deposit now only assures a "low" serial number), there are quanta more waiting for real numbers. de Doug KR2Q __

Re: [Elecraft] Price Comparison and Comment

2007-05-04 Thread Bill Tippett
Hi Don, At 08:47 PM 5/4/07, Don Wilhelm wrote: I did ask Wayne about the AGC (with respect to the roofing filter selection) and he indicated that the AGC was developed in hardware before the A/D conversion and there is additional AGC action created in the DSP. As I understand it, it is simil

Re: [Elecraft] Why all those filters - K3

2007-05-04 Thread Toby Deinhardt
I'm hoping Elecraft will explain the use, benefit and potential shortcoming of one's K3 - if they do or do not order any or all of these filters. More importantly, that the full specs are released. Factors such as group delay can be very important when judging a filter for a purpose. Why so m

Re: [Elecraft] Why all those filters - K3

2007-05-04 Thread Don Ehrlich
I ordered mine with no crystal filters. They can always be installed later and by then I will have learned enough to know what I really want or need. And ... I know I am not wasting my money with a hasty decision. Remember, the DSP will do a good job of filtering without any crystal filters.

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 10

2007-05-04 Thread Stephen Lawrence
On Friday, 04 May 2007 08:59:36,David Ferrington M0XDF wrote the following: What do people think of an optional 'roger beep' (don't know any other term for it) at the end of each trasmission, i.e. triggered by the PTT coming off? M0XDF ** A roger beep? Only if a lifetime supply

Re: [Elecraft] Price Comparison and Comment

2007-05-04 Thread w2bvh
Bill, I've had my eye on the Orion since it came out. I almost got to the point of clearing getting one with my xyl, but about that time the QST review came out and it wasn't all that kind to the Orion. So I've held on to my K2. I've been happy with it, but it's human nature to always look for

RE: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 10

2007-05-04 Thread Dan Barker
KBQ7529, the Georgia Cowbow, back at you! I have NO idea where the handle came from, maybe a leather hat, but I always lived in the city. Then one day I saw a Kenwood 2m rig make a phone patch. Two months later I was a tech, N4GMN. About six months after that I was an Advanced (same call), and be

Re: [Elecraft] Price Comparison and Comment

2007-05-04 Thread romers romansky
--- Don Wilhelm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Bill, > > All of what you say is true *EXCEPT* for one item - > and that is the AGC. > > [...] > Now, if the signal you are trying to copy is an S-1 > or S-2 level and an > S-9 signal comes into the roofing filter passband > (again it may be out >

Re: [Elecraft] Price Comparison and Comment

2007-05-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bill, I did ask Wayne about the AGC (with respect to the roofing filter selection) and he indicated that the AGC was developed in hardware before the A/D conversion and there is additional AGC action created in the DSP. As I understand it, it is similar to that which you describe in the Orio

[Elecraft] Why all those filters - K3

2007-05-04 Thread Fred (FL)
Looking at the new K3 order form - one is faced with a potential order selection of some 8 or more filters. And some others coming on the scene, have been mentioned. Many are called roofing filters. I'm hoping Elecraft will explain the use, benefit and potential shortcoming of one's K3 - if they

Re: [Elecraft] Price Comparison and Comment

2007-05-04 Thread Bill Tippett
At 07:34 PM 5/4/07, Don Wilhelm wrote: All of what you say is true *EXCEPT* for one item - and that is the AGC. Don you are absolutely correct. The reason I never considered it is that I have never experienced it with my Orion. I seldom operate with strong signals spaced much closer

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 antenna connector(s)

2007-05-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Not all will agree - I know many hams who will use nothing other than UHF connectors, and I have heard many others comment that BNC's *must* be changed to SO239 jacks. While I believe you are correct, I think it would alienate many buyers to have type N connectors. Besides, UHF connectors are

Re: [Elecraft] Price Comparison and Comment

2007-05-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bill, All of what you say is true *EXCEPT* for one item - and that is the AGC. The hardware AGC is developed before any DSP processing, so when there are strong signals inside the roofing filter passband, they will activate the AGC and reduce the receiver sensitivity. If you have the DSP cra

[Elecraft] K3/100 antenna connector(s)

2007-05-04 Thread JACrux
It would be nice to see N connectors in a radio of this class. If BNC is fine for the basic K2, why go to SO239 instead of an N socket for the 100w version ? OK everyone has them, but PL259s are a pain to install. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Ele

[Elecraft] FOR SALE: K2 QRP COVER WITH KAT2 TUNER

2007-05-04 Thread Benton Webb
FOR SALE: K2 QRP top cover complete with KAT2 20 watt antenna tuner, speaker, all connectors and wiring as originally built. Tuner works perfectly. Cover is spotless, scratchless, just like new. $140 shipped to your doorstep. Please contact off-list if interested. Thank you. Paul Webb, K5HK

[Elecraft] Price Comparison and Comment

2007-05-04 Thread Bill Tippett
W5EWA: >but now someone says that we DON'T need them all. Definitely not...unless we have more money than sense. You need only ONE per major mode, which will cover the widest bandwidth you ever expect to use in that mode. For example: CW - 500 or 400. 250 and 200 are definite overkill

RE: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 10

2007-05-04 Thread Brett gazdzinski
Maybe people don't know/remember, but CB used to be civilized way back. I got into radio with a 100mw radio shack CB 'base station' one xtal tx (ch 14) and tunable receive. I was excited to work some older guys in the area, they were about 45 years old and ancient! No foul language, and everyon

Re: [Elecraft] Price Comparison and Comment

2007-05-04 Thread Stan Rife
Well then, I have finally got to know the skinny on this ceiling filter (er roofing) issue and I am totally confused (still). I thought I had a handle on it (order them all), but now someone says that we DON'T need them all. How do you know which ones you do need? And I have seen someone say tha

[Elecraft] Now that we've covered roofing filters, a Q on subreceivers

2007-05-04 Thread Barry N1EU
Another effective use of subreceivers is for SO2V assisted contest operation. With software such as N1MM Logger, you can selectively pull packet spots into each headphone/VFO and time your calls - it's not only fast, but fun. I've got a short stereo recording from the '05 CQWW: http://n1eu.com/

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 10

2007-05-04 Thread David Ferrington
I could say, I take it you haven't tried VFH contesting? No, I'm a relatively new ham (never had a CB in my life) and VHF contesters in my club use a beep a lot. It was an honest question/suggestion from perhaps a naïve op. I've order a XV144 with my K3, because I want to run 2M too. However, I s

[Elecraft] K3 - Roger beep

2007-05-04 Thread Kenneth Cooperstein
>From: David Ferrington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sorry, I'm relatively new ham, so if that's frowned upon, forgive me. >Only a lot of people in my club work VHF contests (I've ordered an XV144) >and use a beep a lot. Dave, don't let them grind you down. A "roger beep" is very common is radio service

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Roger beep

2007-05-04 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 4 May 2007, Sandy W5TVW wrote: Over here on this side of the big pond, it's considered rather crass. Rather like noisily "breaking wind" at church in the middle of the prayer. The K3WC(K3 Whoppie Cushion)...next thing ya know, the Aptos crew will offer a Joy Buzzer attachment for the

[Elecraft] K3 "roger beep"? Not!

2007-05-04 Thread wayne burdick
There will be no roger beeps. End of thread :) 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http

Re: [Elecraft] Now that we've covered roofing filters, a Q on sub-receivers

2007-05-04 Thread n2ey
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] As I understand it, the main purpose of a sub-rx is to allow diversity reception based on the fact that this 2nd receiver would be using a different antenna than the main rx, correct? No. That's just one use of a "sub" receiver. Here are som

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Roger beep

2007-05-04 Thread Sandy W5TVW
Over here on this side of the big pond, it's considered rather crass. Rather like noisily "breaking wind" at church in the middle of the prayer. This caused by the shenanigans by "CB" operators on the 27 Mhz. band. Sadly duplicated by "newbie" amateur operators on 2 meter FM band frequently. G

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Improvement Ideas--Adding on

2007-05-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Vic, Yes, two relay boxes (actually I am using 4 in total - it may expand to 5 sometime). The KRC2 can switch multiple relay boxes - switch both boxes for any one band and then select between the relay boxes with the ANT1/2 selection. In fact, with the KRC2 there are both positive active (e

[Elecraft] Now that we've covered roofing filters, a Q on sub-receivers

2007-05-04 Thread John Harper
Or in a widely split DX pileup like BS7H, finding the station he's working while also listening on his TX frequency. It's very easy to find where DX is listening using this technique. Thanks Bill. I've always just used my 2nd VFO for that. 73, John Harper AE5X http://www.ae5x.com _

Re: [Elecraft] Lets Hear from a K3 User

2007-05-04 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
While we're in Field Test we've asked the FT's to keep correspondence private so we can focus on making sure that we address everything they find or ask for as an enhancement. They will be un-muted after that :-) . Probably sometime after Dayton. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Lee Buller wrote: As I under

[Elecraft] Now that we've covered roofing filters, a Q on sub-receivers

2007-05-04 Thread Bill Tippett
AE5X: >As I understand it, the main purpose of a sub-rx is to allow diversity reception based on the fact that this 2nd receiver would be using a different antenna than the main rx, correct? Diversity is probably not what most people use the Sub-RX for. The main use is more likely to b

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Audio Output

2007-05-04 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Yes. :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ --- Donnie Garrett wrote: Wondering if the new K3 will have more AF audio output than the K2? Regards, Don / WA9TGT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subs

[Elecraft] Now that we've covered roofing filters, a Q on sub-receivers

2007-05-04 Thread John Harper
Imagine my dismay as a submarine veteran at learning that the K3's sub-receiver has nothing to do with an AN/WSC-5 ;-) As I understand it, the main purpose of a sub-rx is to allow diversity reception based on the fact that this 2nd receiver would be using a different antenna than the main rx,

RE: [Elecraft] K2 Improvement Ideas--Adding on

2007-05-04 Thread Dan Barker
You can tune the AT into a dummy load (on ANT2, let's say), and then not tune it to the antenna ever. Then, if you are on ANT1, the tuner will use it's remembered settings for that band and antenna. If you switch to ANT2, the tuner will use it's remembered settings for the band and dummy load (whic

RE: [Elecraft] K3 - Roger beep

2007-05-04 Thread Brett gazdzinski
Nasa uses it, so it must have some purpose... I have a 10 meter rig that has it built in, along with echo and robot voice! The beep is ok but to loud, with no way to adjust it. Brett N2DTS > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David >

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Improvement Ideas--Adding on

2007-05-04 Thread Vic K2VCO
Don Wilhelm wrote: If you have 2 banks of antennas (1 bank tuned and the other presenting 50 ohms), the KRC2 can select the proper antennas for each band and the ANT1/2 button selects between the 2 antennas for each band - If you have more than 2 antennas on any band the KRC2 F4 button can be

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Roger beep

2007-05-04 Thread David Ferrington
Yes, understood - no offence taken and I hope none given. I understand from some of the serious VHF contesters over here that it is very helpful. I know there are various units available and I'm sure it would be possible to construct something simply, but thought I see if it is something that could

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Roger beep

2007-05-04 Thread Ken Kopp
David, please understand the reaction from some over here on this side of the pond. "Roger beeps", along with "echo boxes" are standard fare for the "wanna-be hams" on our CB channels. Actually, perhaps a "roger beep" makes a bit of sense in the marginal, sometimes imaginary world of VHF/UHF c

RE: [Elecraft] Price Comparison and Comment

2007-05-04 Thread Brett gazdzinski
I ordered just the 10 watt kit and a 6Khz filter, which will allow me to play a lot before I get the 100 watt amp and the atu. I don't contest or DX, so its nice to not have to get a lot of filters, and a 2nd receiver. I do want the band scope though! The soft entry makes it a bit better than

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Improvement Ideas--Adding on

2007-05-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bob, I think you may be a candidate for the KRC2 and an array of relays for your antenna switching tasks. It can work great. When I have all the work on my system completed I will switching a total of 13 antennas with mine - the tuner just trims up the match a bit when needed. If you have

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Improvement Ideas: ext keypad

2007-05-04 Thread David Cutter
G3PJT had a lashed up external keypad of some sort for one of his K2's. He showed it at the RSGB HF Convention last year. Perhaps if Bob reads this he will jump in. David G3UNA - Original Message - From: "Tom Zeltwanger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bill Coleman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> C

[Elecraft] Lets Hear from a K3 User

2007-05-04 Thread Lee Buller
As I understand it...there are about 15 K3's out there in use? What about hearing from those folks as to what their experience is with the unit? Would that be possible? Testimonials? Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Comm

Re: [Elecraft] Price Comparison and Comment

2007-05-04 Thread Larry Phipps
Good chart, Bill. I especially agree with some of your footnote statements. Being a casual DXer and contest dabbler, I ordered a K3/100 with just the KXV3. I ordered the modular kit because I wanted to experience the new kit methodology, and become familiar with the boards and architecture in c

Re: [Elecraft] Price Comparison and Comment

2007-05-04 Thread Lee Buller
Bill, You are right. After thinking on this for more than 10 minutesI came to the same conclusion. A K3 can be had for 1800 dollars in modular kit form...with just 100 watts and no bells and whistles. The 2.7 roofing filter comes with the unit, so you would have a workable unit after bui

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Improvement Ideas--Adding on

2007-05-04 Thread Robert Tellefsen
Hi Don Yes, if there were only two antennas, that would work., and I've done that. However, I have more than that, some connected to a rotary switch outboard to the K2. When I switch them, I don't want to retune the ATU with each new antenna I connect, as I'm often switching to find the best sign

[Elecraft] Price Comparison and Comment

2007-05-04 Thread Bill Tippett
K0WA wrote: > I am sure many of you have done this alreadybut it is interesting to meand I thought I would share > > 1. FTDX9000 Contest $5699 (no extras) > 2. Orion II $4395 > 3. K3 $3436 (Includes 5

RE: [Elecraft] Re: Brain vs Hardware filters

2007-05-04 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Gd pt. Mch lk curnt crp of txt msgrs tnk th is std Eglsh. (Good point! Much like the current crop of cell phone text messagers think this is standard English.) Ron AC7AC -Original Message- > Mike Markowski wrote: > >> >> I was thinking what it would be like to use the psk->cw deco

Re: [Elecraft] So, How Many K3 Orders?

2007-05-04 Thread Larry Phipps
I hope you guys aren't planning any time off this year! (Actually I hope you are or you will lose your sanity). After Dayton and an ARRL product review, you will probably have a 12 month backlog ;-) 73, Larry N8LP Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Hi Paul, Absolutely! Much earlier tha

Re: [Elecraft] 8 pole vs 5 pole..I knew this would happen

2007-05-04 Thread Larry Phipps
Hi Geoff. My post was somewhat tongue-in-cheek, and it's mostly semantics, but I would say that the K3 filter would be a roofing filter or not depending on your settings. I guess my opinion is that if it's set for the same BW as the 2nd IF, then its not a roofing filter, and if it's set wider t

[Elecraft] K3 second receiver

2007-05-04 Thread adamkern
I'm trying to understand the major intended uses of the optional K3 second receiver. My understanding is that the audio out from the second receiver will be cut while the K3 is transmitting. Is the IF output port switchable between the main and subreceiver? In other words, can a panadapter be fe

RE: [Elecraft] K2 improvements

2007-05-04 Thread Darwin, Keith
I've loved the QSK performance of my K2 and feel it is superior to the several TenTec rigs I've owned. Could you be more specific as to what needs to be improved? Thanks! - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - -Original Message- From: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL 1. MUCH BETTER QSK 5. MUCH BETTER QSK

Re: [Elecraft] 8 pole vs 5 pole..I knew this would happen

2007-05-04 Thread Larry Phipps
Yes, again reinforcing my point, Lyle, although you always seem to state it better. The more I learn about this rig the more I want to play with it. 73, Larry N8LP Lyle Johnson wrote: Yes, that is exactly the point I was trying to make! You can have it as you like it (I am speculating a bit

[Elecraft] K2 improvements

2007-05-04 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
In no particular order (all are needed). 1. MUCH BETTER QSK 2. Stable output power 3. Opto-coupler for RIT/XIT (don't take away XIT and substitute IF shift) with CLEAR function 4. As turn RIT/XIT, have offset (in KHz) momentarily replace freq display so we can see the amount of offset (es

Re: [Elecraft] Price Comparison and Comment

2007-05-04 Thread David Wilburn
The first time (some years ago) I looked at the K2 as a possible candidate for space on my desk, I ended up marking it off the list. When I added up the cost of the features I wanted installed, plus the requirement to build it (I'm not that fired up about building, but have enjoyed it more than

[Elecraft] K3 Audio Output

2007-05-04 Thread Donnie Garrett
Wondering if the new K3 will have more AF audio output than the K2? Regards, Don / WA9TGT ___ 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://m

RE: [Elecraft] I'm "solidly in the queue ...."

2007-05-04 Thread Brett gazdzinski
I went home day before yesterday and told the wife I bought a new radio. 'yea, how much?' $1400.00 (I always leave some off). [EMAIL PROTECTED]@##!!!@@ That went on for 10 minutes Then I tell her I am selling he icom, and the new radio wont ship till July. Then she says it wont sell, etc

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Improvement Ideas--Adding on

2007-05-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bob, I see no real need for a bypass on just one of the tuner antenna jacks. In my mind it is already there, but better - just do a TUNE once on each band where your antenna is resonant and the K2 will remember - I regard that as better than a bypass function. 73, Don W3FPR Robert Tellefse

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Improvement Ideas

2007-05-04 Thread Tom Zeltwanger
Bill, That was an outstanding post. I have only been using the K2 for a few months, and the KAT100 for a couple weeks, and I already want many of the things on your list. I especially agree that some enhancements to the tuning raes would be nice. I am constantly switching between rates, and w

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 - Fitting PC to Heat sink

2007-05-04 Thread Tom Zeltwanger
As usual, Don's comments are right on. Mine was also very tight. Just check to make sure you can see the top of the screw at each hole. You might try using a nut driver and going to each hole and pressing right on the pad. That puts all the pressure where the fastener is, and reduces chance of d

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Roger beep

2007-05-04 Thread N2EY
In a message dated 5/4/07 4:01:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > What do people think of an optional 'roger beep' (don't know any other term > for it) at the end of each trasmission, i.e. triggered by the PTT coming > off? I think it's one feature I so not want. http://t

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 - Fitting PC to Heat sink

2007-05-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Nick, The KPA100 board is a bit tight on the screws, but will fit (albeit just barely) if it is held always parallel with the heat sink - but it usually is not - there may also be a tiny bit of a curve to the board which makes it more difficult. Just push it on, pushing at each screw locatio

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Roger beep

2007-05-04 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 4 May 2007, David Ferrington wrote: What do people think of an optional 'roger beep' (don't know any other term for it) at the end of each trasmission, i.e. triggered by the PTT coming off? Good Buddy, ya gotta keep the pedal to the metal for that. Thom www.baltimorehon.com/

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