Hello Group,
Have anybody tried to remote control K3 via internet? Any recommendation as to
software?
73
Johnny Siu VR2XMC
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Toby Deinhardt wrote:
While one does not need to use the Elecraft application to download from
Elecraft, any FTP client will do, it is a little bit easier to do this
with the K3 downloader, because it automatically knows what is new since
the the last download.
If detecting updated files
I believe there is - Wayne did state they would like to try to get someone
to do that - I think there may be someone looking into it.
The Mac is my machine of choice and I run all my Radio s/w on it, so would
prefer not to have to flip to a PC just for upgrade.
But being in the s/w world and
Has anyone found a good external speaker to compliment the K3?
any comments appreciated..
Thanks
Ed
Wp4o
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File time stamps are not used. Version numbers are implied from filenames.
Dick, K6KR
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Dick Dievendorff wrote:
File time stamps are not used. Version numbers are implied from filenames.
wget will still work in that environment, although rsync probably
wouldn't be useful.
Typically, though, what people do with ftp distribution sites under
those conditions is to have a link
Hello Group,
Under the firmware 1.41, the NR is far better than the KDSP2 in K2. What kinds
of NR settings are you using? I only use 'NR 0' and it seems working well.
BTW, when to use the IF Noise blanker and when to the DSP IF blanker?
I am using a dynamic moving coil hand mic from Adzen,
Hello Group,
Under the firmware 1.41, the NR is far better than the KDSP2 in K2. What kinds
of NR settings are you using? I only use 'NR 0' and it seems working well.
BTW, when to use the IF Noise blanker and when to the DSP IF blanker?
I am using a dynamic moving coil hand mic from Adzen,
Nice pics Craig.
I see you have the MicroKeyer hooked up. I assume you brewed your own
connection cables since the website says they are not available til Dec 1st.
How does it work with the radio? Also notice you have a Heil Cable on the K3,
wonder what mic you are using and the results.
Scott,
The only version available on that page seems to be old v0.90 from August.
I appreciate highly your work and there is much of interest after all those K3s
roll out.
Benny OH9NB
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I just posted up a new version of the PowerSDR/IF
Anyone have an assembled tuner or unassembled kit available excess to their
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I use NR = 6 (firmware 1.41), but I think it depends on the noise you
are trying to reduce. It doesn't seem to change when adjusted until I
reach the higher numbers.
I've also played with the AGC settings in tec mode, thinking it
sounded better with changes to slope (AGC SLP) and
David,
Having to study the National Electrical Code prior to building and
wiring my house, I can talk a bit about the safety grounding for
residential AC power in the US - All exposed metallic components of the
electrical wiring system must be connected to the electrical safety
ground.
Hi Dale,
The OS X version is close to ready. Another week or
so. Linux version will follow.
David, W4SMT
--- dj [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Being a hard core Mac user this would be very good
news and
solidifies my interest in the K3.
Dale J.
K9VUJ
There is an effort underway to port
That is just brilliant - When I get my K3, I'll happily beta test
On 25/11/07 14:33, David Fleming [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent:
Hi Dale,
The OS X version is close to ready. Another week or
so. Linux version will follow.
David, W4SMT
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Being a hard core Mac
Everyone has there on operating modes and opinions for sure !!
I CONTEST therefore I am .. not a CQER but a SPER though
:-)
Looking for a narrow and high skirted roofing filter ! My first choice was
to just get the standard 2.7 and a 500 Hz 5 pole cw roofing filter.
I have
Benny,
I am seeing the new version v 0.91 on the web page here, and was able to
download it. You may be getting a old cached page, you may want to try
to refresh your browser. You can also try
http://www.wu2x.com/downloads/ .
I too also appreciate the work Scott is doing on this, and look
Until retirement in 1993, I worked for 35 years soldering in the aerospace
industry...In every soldering station and straight soldering iron I ever
encountered that had a 3 prong AC connector, the soldering tip was connected
directly to house ground...I have an old Weller WTCP, a Hakko 936, an
Jerry and all,
There are a few soldering stations that have isolated tips (they also
say they are ESD safe) that can be used when working on live circuits.
The Solomon soldering station that I have is an isolated tip.
73,
Don W3FPR
Jeremiah McCarthy wrote:
Until retirement in 1993, I
N8LP has a SDR panadapter project in the works, and I've used my Z90
with the K3 with some success.
73, doug
From: Simon Brown (HB9DRV) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:04:11 +0100
The quietness compliments have mainly come from CW and Data mode operators.
I know of a
Did I hear you say Linux?? My pet penguin just started jumping for joy!
I just hate having to break out the winderzs machine just for updates.
Great community...great work!! I'd offer to beta test, but I just
placed my order the other day and, well, you guys are way ahead of me.
David
I use NR = 6 (firmware 1.41), but I think it depends on the noise you
are trying to reduce. It doesn't seem to change when adjusted until I
reach the higher numbers.
The response at the lower settings isn't instant. Set, pause, listen,
set, pause listen... At the higher values the attack
I have one, thanks to all who offered.
Vy 73; Bob WU5T/DJ0MBC
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Ed Rodriguez wrote:
Has anyone found a good external speaker to compliment the K3?
any comments appreciated..
I'm using a pair of Sony amplified computer speakers. I preemptively
wrapped the wires around ferrite toroids and haven't had any RF
problems. Keep in mind that with the K3's AFX
johnny wrote:
Under the firmware 1.41, the NR is far better than the KDSP2 in K2.
What kinds of NR settings are you using? I only use 'NR 0' and it
seems working well.
I have been using 0 also. It seems to work. Since the NR has been
temporarily turned off, it may be improved when it
I now want the upgraded 2.8 8 pole SSB filter for the additional $41 !
It's true I'm blind as a bat, but where on the order page does it say you can
upgrade from the standard 2.7 five pole to the 2.8 eight pole filter for $41? I
was sorta wanting the 2.8 myself...but didn't know it only
Thanks for the photo Craig, but a more pressing question for me would be-
How about a photo of a K3 next to, or on top of, a Yaesu FT-1000MP?
A lot of contesters will be selling MPs, or at least making room next to one
on the bench for a K3 and I'd sure like to get a better feel for the
relative
I have the K2 cables for the MicroKeyer. The only connection to the K3 right
now is the key. I want to end up with a complete K2 and K3 setup so I'll
either get another MicroKeyer and cables for the K3 or the MicroKeyer II. I
haven't examined the feature list to see what the newer model offers. I
I now want the upgraded 2.8 8 pole SSB filter for the additional $41 !
Interesting. Where did you come across the $41 price? I am replacing the
2.7K with the 2.8K but they are charging me the full $120 for the 2.8K but
they are giving me a $30 rebate for removing the 2.7K.
John
John,
I never noticed that the crystal that comes with Softrock for the K3
was so far off. The 2Hz limit is just in the dialog validation
code, I just changed it to 96000Hz, and the DttSP code seems to have
no problem using a value more than 2Hz. Thank you for pointing
that out. If
Very true David. Earthing to the mains ground is the proper way to do it.
If there's a separate ground rod for any reason, such as an RF ground, most
codes require that it be connected to the mains earth ground as well.
It's worth making sure the mains ground is connected too! I've encountered
an
Look here:
http://sk3w.se/
73 Jim SM2EKM
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Hello all,
While waiting for my K3, I am making general improvements to my station. I am
in the process of building 20m and 6m Yagis and getting them installed. I'm
also working on getting a functional 160m vertical on the air. Also checking
out the other antennas before winter sets in too
Thanks for the info Craig.
My K3 will be here Wednesday and really looking forward to stand alone digital
modes.
It is my understanding that you just have to send CW from the K3
and it converts it to either RTTY or PSK31 for the modes.
Since the Microkeyer will send RTTY or CW with just a
Actually, I'm just getting back on track with my hobby after 30 years or
so away from HF (haven't even been on 2m for many months!). I've never
had a shack in this house, so I'm starting from scratch. Besides my K3
order, I've been sending coupons to HRO for stuff including an Astron
SS-30M
Since I've sold my IC-756 PRO II to offset part of the
cost of my K3 I have a MicroHAM DB15-IC-8 (Icom)
cable for sale or trade. It's only been out of the box
to look at it and never connected. It's cost was $153.25.
I've e-mailed MicroHAM ... three times ... asking if
I could exchange it
I've never been able to figure out how to send or receive RTTY or PSK with
or without the MicroKeyer.
My normal contest mode is WriteLog talking to the K2 (or now the K3) through
the MicroKeyer with both a keyboard and paddle plugged into the MicroKeyer.
I can use the keyboard or paddle for
Five pole vs 8 pole filters ;; $120 - $79 = $41,,,I ordered 8 pole and got
credit for the 5 pole. However, you will need to call Aptos on the phone,
sweet talk Lisa;; AND send her a DOZEN roses..
Good luck.
de W4SC K3 #, very patiently waiting
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From: [EMAIL
The $153.25 cost I noted was for the ENTIRE USB Interface II
package which included the cable.
The cable's still avaailable, though ... (:-))
Ken Kopp - K0PP
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My older home built in 1962 by an individual for
himself ... has only 2-wire Romex. At least it's not
single conductor knob-and-tube wiring. Nothing in
the house ...water pump, water heater, forced-air
heat blower, etc. is three-wire. (;-(
It's a 2-story structure and it's virtually
Jerry,
I have an 811H with a QSK5 and I can tell you I get beautiful QSK by
just connecting the T/R line out the back of my K2/100 to the
QSK5. I can't address ten tec equipment.
TR, WB6TMY
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 02:20:39 -0800
From: Jerry Volpe [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I am a new Elecraft
Hi Ken ..
You say 2-wire Romex .. do you really mean metal-jacketed BX cable?
I just bought a '68 house and that's what's in here, and if that's
what you have you can return ground on the jacket of the cable.
de w1rt/john
On Nov 25, 2007 3:20 PM, Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My older home
Ten-Tec Titan has on its back panel RCA jacks for
Key-in and Key-out. For years I have run the
following configuration.
Output from my keyer goes into the Titan Ken-in.
Output from the Titan Key-out goes into K2 Key-in.
This keys the Titan first, getting it ready to transmit,
after which the
You might look into a product designed to run conduit on top of walls. I've
seen it on concrete block plaster walls commonly, but I think it would work in
your case, too. One brand is Wiremold (I think), and Home Depot Lowes carry
it. I'm sure lots of other suppliers do too.
There are a
I didn't build my K2 (I wish had!), so I have limited experience of its
alignment.
Having finally got around to getting back on psk31, I have noticed a banding
effect in the waterfall - both with mixw on the pc and cocoamodem on the
mac. Removing the audio feed from the K2 shows the usual
Hello all,
Take a look at my new PB QSL Card that I'll send out to all who contact
me in December. Just click on my PB Page and then Roo Bear Ed's news to
view!
http://www.wa3wsj.homestead.com
72, Roo Bear Ed, WA3WSJ
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Am I the only person on earth who wishes that there was a 21 MHz option
for the KX1? I emailed Elecraft some months ago and was told that
there are no plans to make the KX1 anything other than 20M-80M, but it
doesn't hurt to dream I suppose.
73/72
Chris Blaase NV9Z/qrp KX1 #1455
Josh,
There has been basic shack reorganization and I am staying involved in
the contests with the K2. However, my big project was the construction
of a 3 element 30 meter beam on a 34 foot boom. I used parts
acquired from an estate and modeled it with Yagi W. I just finished
the
On Nov 25, 2007 10:05 AM, John A. McCabe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
However, one possible problem
that I am seeing with the new version is that the IF frequency offset is
limited to a maximum of 2 Hz and I believe that that Softrock for K3
requires a 23000 Hz Offset (8215 K3 IF frequency
Absolutely. I sold my primary HF rig (FT-857D) several months ago to raise cash
for the K3, and my only rig since then has been my KX1. Handy rig, but I really
wish it would do 17 and/or 15 meters.
73,
Mike
KW1ND
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Am I the only person on earth who wishes that there
Ken,
I've e-mailed MicroHAM ... three times ... asking if
I could exchange it for a K3 cable and offered to pay
a restocking fee, but have not even received a no thank
you reply. (:-((
What e-mail address did you use? I have received no inquiry
from you although there is as yet no K3
Nope you are *NOT* the only one...
I, too, can only sit and wish
and waitnudge, nudge, wink, wink!!
-
Dave G, KK7SS
'65 MKIII Sprite, Richland, WA
KX-1 #1913
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Not quite the same package, but you could aways build a K1 or K2.
-
David Wilburn
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K2 S/N 5982
On Sun, 2007-11-25 at 17:25 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Am I the only person on earth who wishes that there was a 21 MHz option
for the KX1? I emailed Elecraft some
Don Wilhelm wrote:
residential AC power in the US - All exposed metallic components of the
electrical wiring system must be connected to the electrical safety
ground. There is an earth ground connection at the service entry point
- which is to be the only direct ground point in the system
Thanks Scott for such a quick fix on this! While waiting on my K3 and I
was working on the softrock IF Kit, and I noticed the problem when I was
setting it up with the PowerSDR IF software.
I think I have found a supplier for a 32.800 Mhz crystal, which would
put the softrock at around 8200
John, please post info on the crystal when you have it. And if a
quantity purchase gets a better price, there are probably several of
us who might help get the order quantity up.
Jerry W4UK
At 06:50 PM 11/25/2007, John A. McCabe wrote:
I think I have found a supplier for a 32.800 Mhz
For when my K3 arrives, I am building a 3-element 6-meter quad as this will
be a new band for me. I just finished fashioning the three spreader hubs
today out of 3/4 inch UHMW polyethelene. The spreader arms are 3/8 inch
fiberglass tubing from a kite making supply store. The 8-foot boom is 1-inch
I did some Google searching and came up with the following:
http://www.iccsafe.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?
ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=001341
I think it's going to be a pain no matter what you do, but running
the ground wire exterior to the building doesn't seem like a great
idea to me.
73!
For the ham who wanted to know about hooking up his K2/100 to a TenTec QSK
amplifier ...
I just did a 100 Q SP 'session' for CQWW CW, using The World's Most
Experienced Elecraft (a.k.a. K2 #0771, now at 65k hours power-on and counting)
and a TenTec Model 422 Centurion amplifier.
(This is
Wink and nudge all you like. 15M for the KX1 is unlikely to ever happen,
IMO. The DDS is driven by a 50 MHz clock. This sets the maximum clean output
frequency at about 16.6 MHz. (Clk/3). There is also a 14 MHz low-pass filter
on the output of the DDS. So, to do 21 MHz would require a new master
At 11/25/2007 07:51 AM, David Woolley wrote:
Dick Dievendorff wrote:
File time stamps are not used. Version numbers are implied from filenames.
wget will still work in that environment, although rsync probably
wouldn't be useful.
Typically, though, what people do with ftp distribution
I think I have found a supplier for a 32.800 Mhz crystal, which would
put the softrock at around 8200 and make it a more reasonable 15000hz
offset. I hope that this will still be far enough away from the 8215 IF
to not cause any problems, while making the bandpass a little more
symmetric.
I don't know what I am going to do about digital modes yet.
1) Use a keyer paddle and the VFO B display. This will give you CW,
RTTY and soon PSK31. PSK31 is presently receive only, but that will
change soon :-)
2) The K3 includes an isolated soundcard interface. All you need is a
pair
Has anyone noticed how little that safety ground is used by commercial
products these days?
Few, if any, household appliances such as vacuum cleaners or even kitchen
appliances use it now. They all have two-wire plugs. For outdoor use I have
a electric chain saw, and electric circular saw, an
This is from the web site quoted- This is how how a house I used to own
was wired for the few (at the time) obligatory three-prong sockets.
I was told by the house inspector that this did meet code.
Drilling into the stud space from above or below (crawl space or
attic) does work. I've rewired
Anyone running Windows, maybe like me waiting for your
K3, I have a killer desktop image K3.BMP from NZ0R's
side by side. email to wb8yqj at yahoo dot com - I
guess it's the next best thing to having one. ;-)
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At 11/25/2007 07:50 PM, Rick Tavan N6XI wrote:
Copy what you want into a temporary folder, point K3 Util at it and
load into the K3 using check boxes.
I don't understand how you do this. The latest firmware is 1.42. If
I want to revert to 1.41, it tells me that my radio has 1.42 and
Stephen,
There is a lot of ripple in the variable filter passband when it is set
to a wide filter value. Even with the ripple, the filter is quite
usable on SSB voice, but for data modes, it does have its shortcomings.
That is one good reason that I set up the RTTY filter set for use on
On Sun, 2007-11-25 at 16:32 -0800, Lyle Johnson wrote:
The SDR-14 and SDR-IQ appear to be safe in this regard as the input goes
to a buffer amp and then directly to an A/D converter clocked at about
65 MHz.
I have an SDR-14 and I have been playing around with it as a bandscope
for the
Hi Ed,
I did it with a file rename...
The Software offers only the newest file to upload to the receiver.
Download all available files from the FTP site if you don't have them
already on your pc.
Restart the software and configure the 'advanced mode' (view menu...).
After uploading the
Keep in mind, that it is expected that many of the items that you are
talking about, are being plugged into GFI outlets, which is everything
outside, in garage, in bathroom and kitchen. Not justifying anything,
just making an observation.
-
David Wilburn
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K4DGW
K2 S/N 5982
Hello all,
I've just finished constructing my K1-4 filter board, and I'm failing
three of the resistance checks which are all reading infinite
resistance on my DMM:
OK -- P1 pin 1, P1 pin 2
XX -- P1 pin 3, P1 pin 4
OK -- P2 pin 2, P2 pin 4
XX -- P3 pin 1, P3 pin 3
XX -- P3 pin 8,
Especially the dependencies between the MCU and DSP versions is
not clear. Maybe Elecraft can give us some information ... ?
When we release new versions of K3 MCU or DSP firmware, if there is a
corresponding update needed in the DSP or MCU, we will issue an update
to that file at the same
I am thinking of feeding an end fed zepp using 300
twin lead for mh K1. My shack is in my basement. How
careful do I need to be with the twin lead around
ceiling conduits, pipes and air vents? Is there a good
rule of thumb for how many inches I need to stay away
from these items or am I just
In Canada it's not unusual to see rural distribution lines
that have only one conductor on the poles. They use
earth for the other half of the circuit, as in old US rural
phone lines.
Ken K0PP
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Ron,
On all of the modern 2 wire appliances that I have, there is no exposed
metal - it is all plastic or otherwise insulated.
There was an appliance designation that is termed Double Insulated
that used to be in common use. Double Insulated devices depend on the
fact that you cannot touch any
I just received an email and invoice from Lisa for the K3 kit ordered on
May 1. Talk about an all out effort to ship our radios. You can't ask for
more.
Bill, NT1R and smiling
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You must
As did I!
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Legge
Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 8:49 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 invoice
I just received an email and invoice from Lisa for the K3 kit ordered
on
May 1.
Norm,
Keep the feedline away from conductors by 3 times the line spacing -
more if you can. You may be able to find TV standoffs for 300 ohm line.
An end fed Zepp antenna will work nicely if it is 1/2 wave long and the
feedline is 1/4 wave (or any odd multiple). If those conditions are not
The invoices and shipping notifications are whizzing out the Elecraft door.
I ordered my K3 on May 1st and also received notification today that
it will ship in the next 7 to 10 days.
After a long CQWW CW contest I am now feeling awake and happy with
this news :-)
Thank you for the QSOs
I just got back from the qth of N8CC. Jeff has a contest grade
station set up. Besides 2 or 3 HF towers, he has both an 80 and a 160
1/4 wave vertical, along with 3 1350' long beverage antennas.
He had a handful of hams over to operate single op/single band in
the contest.
On 20 m,
Go to the View menu and select Advanced. That will enable the checkboxes.
Copy the older version firmware file you want to load into another folder
and point the loader there. Then use the checkbox to select and load it.
73,
Ed - W0YK
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Whew!
Conditions were bad on 20 meters but just plain poor on 40 meters. There
are a few ESP reports and then a few which appeared and then disappeared
quickly. Sorry if you tried and were not recognized but the band seemed very
long on 20 m.
Looks like I have a slight reprieve on
I just got home from CQ WW CW . a bunch of us got together at a
major station and we each picked a band and used our own calls.
10 M - no operator showed up and I don't think the band did either.
15 M - a brand new Omni VII
20 M - me and my K2/100 w/DSP
40 M - AC8W and my other K2/100
80 M -
Hello all,
I've just finished constructing my K1-4 filter board, and I'm failing
three of the resistance checks which are all reading infinite
resistance on my DMM:
OK -- P1 pin 1, P1 pin 2
XX -- P1 pin 3, P1 pin 4
OK -- P2 pin 2, P2 pin 4
XX -- P3 pin 1, P3 pin 3
XX -- P3 pin 8, P3
That's what I said, Don. Most commercial appliances depended upon
insulation. I had a commercially sold Meissner kit with a metal case that
was tied to one side of the mains, but that was rare by post WWII. Most
appliances of that day were insulated.
For example the common AC/DC table radios of
I took a slightly different approach. I set two of the filters for acceptable
passband ripple and attenuation and let the bandwidth fall where it may. I
did this for CW, but a similar approach would work for data.
Since the actual bandwidth and the indicated bandwidth of the variable filter
Yes, GFI is a great safety factor. Perhaps it's made the three-wire safety
ground outlet obsolete?
Ron AC7AC
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Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 5:19 PM
To: elecraft
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Much
On Nov 25, 2007 3:20 PM, Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My older home built in 1962 by an individual for
himself ... has only 2-wire Romex. At least it's not
,,,
It's a 2-story structure and it's virtually impossible to
rewire to meet present-day electrical codes without
tearing off
Please don't rename firmware files. There's a consistency check that
compares the internal version number and the version number implied by the
filename that will be disrupted if you rename the files. Firmware load
verification will fail if you do this.
Instead, clear the Copy Latest Files from
I have made an adapter cable for connecting my
several ICOM mics to my K3 and they all work well.
I have a Heil GM-4/5 Goldline desk mic and I have
an uneasy feeling that it doesn't have enough output
to adequately drive the K3.
Is anyone using this mic with a K3 that can confirm
my suspicion?
I have a Heil GM-4/5 Goldline desk mic and I have an uneasy
feeling that it doesn't have enough output to adequately drive the K3.
Is anyone using this mic with a K3 that can confirm my suspicion?
There should be plenty of mic gain. I believe WK6I is using a Goldline with
his K3. If you
Hank,
I did not see anywhere in your post that you put the K3 into SPLIT. When
the DX said QSX down 1 you could have simply gone into split mode and tuned
VFO-B with the B knob to 1.829. Then use your REV button to find the
current station working the DX and tune to that freq using VFO-A while
I have a Heil GM-4/5 Goldline desk mic and I have
an uneasy feeling that it doesn't have enough output
to adequately drive the K3.
Is anyone using this mic with a K3
I have a Goldline that I use with my K3.
that can confirm my suspicion?
I cannot confirm your suspicion, however, since my
Hi Bruce,
I was fortunate enough to be one of the KX-1 Beta testers. So I am well
aware of the DDS clock limitations, and of the two LPF's in the KX-1 with
knee's. just allowing 20M operation.
But my nudge, nuidge, wink, wink was directed - with my tongue firmly in
my cheek- at the
Second attempt to send this... I waited an hour and didn't see it come
through. Sorry if you get two copies:
I spent some time shooting a few pictures of my Elecraft gear this afternoon
for people who wanted some size comparisions. There are front, side, and
rear shots of the K2 and K3 and some
hank k8dd wrote:
Let's say I am listening to 1830.000 to a DX station. VFO A
The DX station says QSX 1829 so I set VFO B to 1829.00
The RIT is on and is + 1 KHZ - so A reads 1830.100
Now I want to listen to the pile on the TX frequency, so I press REV.
Now my TX freq reads 1829.100 and my RX
I'm looking into buying a headset for the eventual arrival of my K3. There
is a regular ad in QST for an outfit in California that looks interesting.
It is Warren Gregoire Associates and I wonder if anyone in the group has
any knowledge of how well this unit performs. If the Heil headset is
Hi all,
I have just had the word of the coming dispatch of my K3 in7 to 10 days
PTL and all that; YEESS
I may have a project over the holiday season!!
BTW it was ordered May 2
Cheers for now and 73
Peter ZL1PWD
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Elecraft
I'm curious, I've never had to deal with moduler kits before. waht's
involved in putting them together? the most I've had to fiddle about
with were solderless kits that required springs or screws to fit
components together. for the teaching of the basics of electronics of
course. I'm just
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