RE: [Elecraft] K3: Automatic Character Spacing

ACS, would be nice (used it for the last 20 yrs) Low priority (to me), I'm sure there are more important issues 73's, Evert PA2KW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

[Elecraft] Re: KA1OZ Re: Front Panel Problems again>>>>resolved!!

Gary Surrency wrote: QSL. Thanks and good evening. I am now QRT for today. -Gary Dick Roth wrote: Gary Surrency wrote: Dick, OK, thanks for giving it one more shot. Sometimes there is some leakage on the little KIO3 digital I/O board (that has the DE-15 and DE-9 connectors) that can make t

RE: [Elecraft] K3: 6M SSB audio hash

> This is not correct. There is nothing wrong with connecting an > unbalanced mic to a balanced input -- you simply unbalance the > input by grounding one side of the input. You lose the benefit of > the balanced circuitry's ability to reject noise, but the input > will work fine. The correct

RE: [Elecraft] K3: 6M SSB audio hash

On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 21:22:41 -0400, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: >There is a significant problem in using balanced input with any >"amateur mic" - including Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu and Heil. Yaesu, >Kenwood and Heil connect the shield of the mic cable to the mic >return and not chassis (ground). Icom

Re: [Elecraft] antistatic mats

On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 11:45 PM, Eugene Klingler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > anyone have a source? ? thanks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jameco (Part # 10576 or 10584) Alltronics (# AS4) Mouser (96216 or 96217)

[Elecraft] K2 FS

K2 #1653 has been sold. Thanks Rick Dettinger K7MW ___ 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/ele

[Elecraft] antistatic mats

anyone have a source? ? thanks [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Automatic Character Spacing

On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 20:31:32 -0400, "Joe Subich, W4TV" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Auto character spacing for K3. Yes, please. > >If ACS is implemented, PLEASE make it selectable. I find ACS a >complete PITA as it results in "broken" characters for me. > > Agree... Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - G

[Elecraft] Katiegram recieved today!

Katiegram was recieved today for order completed on January 19. Both 200 and 500 hz filters are on Backorder! 73, Bill N4ZI Munford, TN www.n4zi.net/Home.htm ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscrib

RE: [Elecraft] N4PY software for K3 now available

Bob, > I use MicroKeyer II and N4PY software for Icom and I use Eltima > shared Serial so I also can use DX4WIN (both N4PY and DX4WIN both > share Com 5). I don't know what you are doing right but OM7ZZ removed N4PY software from the compatibility list for Router (all microHAM interfaces)

RE: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net -- declare dormant for summer?

I put out the message below, and nobody replied. Meanwhile, the Wiki site has announced that "the SSB Nets are inactive during summer 2008 until further notice". Refer to User Nets header at: http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page So please be informed -- It is NOW dormant.

RE: [Elecraft] K3: 6M SSB audio hash

> I have not investigated the W2IHY equipment, but my understanding > is that it is setup primarily for pro mics which use balanced AF > lines for the mic audio. My suspicion is that there is something > awry with the balanced to unbalanced arrangement when used with > unbalanced line microph

[Elecraft] K3 Elegram rec'd today for order placed Jan. 21

My K3/100 and KXV3 will be shipping in one to two weeks, according to Katie at Elecraft. The roofing filters (200 Hz and 500 Hz) are backordered. 73, Chuck NI0C K2/10 s/n 5853 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

Re: [Elecraft] K3: 6M SSB audio hash

Jamie, Since you did not have a problem with the K2/xvtr with the same setup brings up another thought - the K2 required a high level of mic audio input while the K3 has plenty of mic gain. If you have not tried it yet, you may want to reduce the mic gain setting on the K3 and increase the gai

[Elecraft] K3: Automatic Character Spacing

Please add me to the list of those who -don't- want ACS. Or, at least make it selectable. Keyers provide more than enough "crutches" now 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to po

RE: [Elecraft] N4PY software for K3 now available

I use MicroKeyer II and N4PY software for Icom and I use Eltima shared Serial so I also can use DX4WIN (both N4PY and DX4WIN both share Com 5). I have Windows XP Pro and I have no problem at all. Bob Serwy - N9RS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On B

RE: [Elecraft] N4PY software for K3 now available

> I downloaded the DXView Rotor Control portion of it and was > disappointed to find that when entering a US callsign it always > gave the same heading (somewhere in SE USA). DXView will set the rotor (if enabled) based on the call area (digit/prefix in the US callsign). If you are also runni

RE: [Elecraft] N4PY software for K3 now available

> Do you speak with personal experience or simply speculation? I know from dealing with the support issues that it will not access virtual/USB ports that have 32-bit drivers. This is due entirely to operating system considerations with 16 bit code. > I believe Carl offers a 10 day free t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Proset K2 Mic Frequency Response

Frequency response curve looks reasonable for a communications mic, but at what distance was the curve run? And what fundamental microphone types are these mics -- omni, cardioid, hypercardioid, supercardioid, bidirectional? VERY important. Anabolic is a new one one me too! :) Most micropho

RE: [Elecraft] K3: Automatic Character Spacing

> Auto character spacing for K3. Yes, please. If ACS is implemented, PLEASE make it selectable. I find ACS a complete PITA as it results in "broken" characters for me. > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of G3SJJ > Sent: Thursday, Jun

Re: [Elecraft] K3 BETA FIRMWARE RELEASE -- MCU Revision 2.00

Just sequential in this case. 73, Eric WA6HHQ -- Ed K1EP wrote: Are the version numbers for the MCU, DSP, etc. revisions just sequential (i.e. 2.00 followed 1.99), or does the change from "1" to "2" signify anything? I am assuming the former and not inferring any major significance to the

[Elecraft] Re: K3 BETA FIRMWARE RELEASE -- MCU Revision 2.00

Ed K1EP wrote: Are the version numbers for the MCU, DSP, etc. revisions just sequential (i.e. 2.00 followed 1.99) Yes. or does the change from "1" to "2" signify anything? Not really. It's a good estimate of the square root of my cumulative hair loss over two years of intense firmware

[Elecraft] WB3AAL & NK8Q out on the Appalachian Trail 7 June 2008

Hello & Happy Trail Days, 7 June 2008 is the National Trail Days in the U.S.A. http://www.americanhiking.org/NTD.aspx Mark de NK8Q and I, Ron de WB3AAL, will be out on the Appalachian Trail on Saturday. We plan to meet at 7 AM or 11:00 UTC and make our way to The Pinnacle that is South on t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 BETA FIRMWARE RELEASE -- MCU Revision 2.00

At 6/6/2008 07:25 PM, wayne burdick wrote: K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.00 is now available. It includes one new feature (transverter band data) and two improvements based on feedback users sent us about revision 1.99. Full details appear below. The use of beta-test firmware is encouraged,

Re: [Elecraft] Xverters

The FT736R is not known for having much dynamic range. I own one. :-) Its a great overall rig for VHF/UHF use with multiple bands in one box, but as a result there are many compromises. Most multi-band VHF rigs compromise their dynamic range, phase noise etc. In general a high performance tran

[Elecraft] K3 BETA FIRMWARE RELEASE -- MCU Revision 2.00

K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.00 is now available. It includes one new feature (transverter band data) and two improvements based on feedback users sent us about revision 1.99. Full details appear below. The use of beta-test firmware is encouraged, but optional. Please send any problem repo

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Proset K2 Mic Frequency Response

Is it a chamber lined with well known high priced and overpaid athletes? 73, Bob K2TK Bill NY9H wrote: nice chart looks like the results are from a Bruel & Kjaer. But can you explain what sort of "chamber" was used, maybe it is a left over from the "psychedelic" da

Re: [Elecraft] Xverters

Good points. I'm glad to hear from someone with a bit of experience. I'll seriously consider one now. Giulio Pico wrote: > > 2008/6/6 cptpatmcd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >> >> Tom, >> >> My background is physics, not rf theory. But you're saying that the xv144 >> gives you better performance than

Re: [Elecraft] Xverters

2008/6/6 cptpatmcd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > Tom, > > My background is physics, not rf theory. But you're saying that the xv144 > gives you better performance than a rig that was designed for that? I guess > thats not too hard to believe, but still counterintuitive from my > standpoint. Do you thi

RE: [Elecraft] K3: 6M SSB audio hash

Thanks Don: I still suspect the 10' cable to the NCS Multi-Switcher is acting like an antenna at that high a frequency - however, nothing changed with multiple ferrite chokes along this line. Good idea to check the back mic connector, although direct attachment of the hand mike and the headset to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Proset K2 Mic Frequency Response

nice chart looks like the results are from a Bruel & Kjaer. But can you explain what sort of "chamber" was used, maybe it is a left over from the "psychedelic" days ... Shure Bros , AKG & Sennheiser use an Anechoic... (n. anechoic chamber is a shielded room designed

[Elecraft] N4PY Software for the K3

I want to set the record straight on my N4PY Software The software is $65. This includes all program updates for a year. After a year, if you still wish to receive new program updates and versions, it is $30 to conitnue to receive these for another year. Your current version will run forever.

Re: [Elecraft] K3: 6M SSB audio hash

Jamie, The Heil headset will plug directly into the rear panel jacks - why not give that a try as an added piece of evidence that it is not the microphone. Most likely, something is being picked up on those long microphone cables and is not a K3 problem at all. Are all the mic cables shield

[Elecraft] test

Carl Moreschi N4PY 121 Little Bell Drive Bell Mountain Hays, NC 28635 ___ 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/mailm

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Proset K2 Mic Frequency Response

I've placed the frequency response chart for the MH2 and Proset-K2 on the web site. See: http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_mics.htm 73, Eric WA6HHQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the li

RE: [Elecraft] K3: 6M SSB audio hash

Bob: As a follow up, I doubt it’s the Goldline mic/cable itself, as I get the same hash with a Heil headset plugged into the switcher. 73, Jamie WB4YDL From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 4:42 PM To: James C. Ha

RE: [Elecraft] K3: 6M SSB audio hash

Bob: Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, I don’t have a ‘Kenwood’ cable for the Goldline mike – that’s the beauty of the switcher. My primary rig is an FT-1000MP MkV – thus the Yaesu cable. The switcher allows that cable/mic to be used with multiple rigs, Yaesu or not. 73, Jamie WB4YDL

RE: [Elecraft] K3: 6M SSB audio hash

Bob: As a follow up, I doubt it's the Goldline mic/cable itself, as I get the same hash with a Heil headset plugged into the switcher. 73, Jamie WB4YDL _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 4:42 PM To: James C. Hall, MD Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] Xverters

Tom, My background is physics, not rf theory. But you're saying that the xv144 gives you better performance than a rig that was designed for that? I guess thats not too hard to believe, but still counterintuitive from my standpoint. Do you think I would get acceptable results from adding a texa

[Elecraft] K3: 6M SSB audio hash

Hello: I've noticed some audio hash on my SSB signal on 6M only when the PA relay kicks in at 13 watts. My long microphone cable goes to a Multi-Switcher -> W2IHY Noise Gate/Equalizer -> Heil Goldline microphone. This completely disappears when I use a Kenwood hand mike direct to the K3. Thinki

Re: [Elecraft] N4PY software for K3 now available

Joe, Do you speak with personal experience or simply speculation? I believe Carl offers a 10 day free trial, so you can try it before committing to it, and once purchased, you get 1 year of free updates. The program is not posted for download, so you have to email Carl [EMAIL PROTECTED] if yo

Re: [Elecraft] re: K3 beta firmware revision 1.99

If one has already loaded 1.99, are the issues worth returning to the previous version? If your radio is behaving then you may continue to use it. If you haven't loaded it yet, we'll have an updated Beta release Real Soon Now. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ E

Re: [Elecraft] re: K3 beta firmware revision 1.99

Dear Wayne, If one has already loaded 1.99, are the issues worth returning to the previous version? Dick KA1SA At 12:56 PM 6/6/2008, wayne burdick wrote: Several issues with revision 1.99 have been reported that didn't come up in our field test group. We're working on these and expect to ha

Re: [Elecraft] Xverters

On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:37:49 -0700 (PDT), cptpatmcd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Being new to this sort of thing, I hope someone could explain the benefit of >the elecraft transverters. Here's the question: Why go for the elecraft >xverters when I can get another 2m/70cm band radio to work sats w

Re: [Elecraft] N4PY software for K3 now available

I'll be working through HRD during Q3 / Q4 and will be asking for suggestions - you'll see this in the HRD forums and mailing lists. There's a lot to do... More info: http://www.ham-radio-deluxe.com/ and select Help. Simon Brown, HB9DRV -- From:

Re: [Elecraft] N4PY software for K3 now available

On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:34:25 -0400, "Joe Subich, W4TV" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> As far as I know you can't run N4PY's software without first >> purchasing it but there are reviews on eHam.net . > >Be careful in committing to N4PY's software. Last I knew it >was still 16 bit code and would

[Elecraft] Xverters

Being new to this sort of thing, I hope someone could explain the benefit of the elecraft transverters. Here's the question: Why go for the elecraft xverters when I can get another 2m/70cm band radio to work sats with for less? neg 1. two more boxes to move around rather than one (I travel a lot

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Proset K2 Mic Frequency Response

David, As Jim Brown stated a day or 2 ago, just the frequency range is not sufficient information. The response curve used to be posted on the Elecraft website, and it was *not* flat. 73, Don W3FPR David Pratt wrote: In a message of 3 June 2008, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said ... >Last week I po

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Using a K3 with a TT amplifier??

Joel and Jim--thank you! I'll use the internal K3 keyer and connect it to my Centaur that way. 73, Gary W7TEA -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/-K3--Using-a-K3-with-a-TT-amplifier---tp17684472p17696754.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _

[Elecraft] re: K3 beta firmware revision 1.99

Several issues with revision 1.99 have been reported that didn't come up in our field test group. We're working on these and expect to have an updated beta release soon. If you haven't yet loaded 1.99 you may want to hold off until then. Thanks for the quick feedback-- Wayne N6KR --- http:/

RE: [Elecraft] N4PY software for K3 now available

> As far as I know you can't run N4PY's software without first > purchasing it but there are reviews on eHam.net . Be careful in committing to N4PY's software. Last I knew it was still 16 bit code and would not run with some software and hardwire drivers in Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Specificall

[Elecraft] K3 - Proset K2 Mic Frequency Response

In a message of 3 June 2008, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said ... >Last week I posted a message asking for info about the frequency >response of the mic in the Proset K2. I didn't receive any replies >but I've now heard from Bob Heil that it's 40 Hz - 12 kHz. > >Just thought I'd pass it on in case it's u

[Elecraft] K2 FS

K2 SN 1653 with KAT2 KAF2 KNB2 K160 RX All manuals This K2 is set up for CW only at present. I did most Rev. "B" upgrades that pertains to QRP CW operating. Everything works as per Elecraft specs. except for very low output on 160 M. where I only get about one half watt output power.

[Elecraft] soundcard checker for SDR

I came across this in Elektor which folk might want to try with their sound cards. Go the www.elektor.com site and log on as a new user, which will allow you to download quite a few articles free, after which you have to pay. Find the June 2007 issue and then the SDR Soundcard Tester article.

Re: [Elecraft] Re: [K3] Using a K3 with a TT amplifier??

On Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:49:26 -0400, Joel R. Hallas wrote: >I use my K3 with the TT Centaur amp. It's also working fine driving my Ten Tec Titan 425, same hookup. The amp is set to have the radio provide T-R switching. I have my delay set to 13ms. Picked that time arbitrarily on the basis of co

[Elecraft] OT: Noise Reduction (NR) in FM Mode

Yeah, it's been all too many years, but hard limiters were not used in many designs and no FM detector is completely immune to noise. It brings back memories of just how loud and strong ignition impulse noise used to be back in the 50's before anyone did anything to suppress it! Used to roar thro

[Elecraft] K3 and DXLabs

Well this is a little like talking about someone when they are in the same room. My normal day to day rig control program is also MixW. I too find the HRD interface a bit cluttered. Having said that, I've used Simon's programs for other things: FT-817 commander for programming memories for low orbi

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Noise Reduction (NR) in FM Mode

On Jun 5, 2008, at 8:44 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Aaargh! I meant to say we used high level I.F. limiters so no AM would get to the detector. That included noise. Right. If you use a discriminator there was amplitude sensitivity in the detector so limiters stages were used in the IF bef

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and DXLabs

Gary Gregory-3 wrote: > > I use DXLabs with my K3 and it works great. I found HRD confusing, but > then > we down under get a healthy blood flow to the head so maybe I just never > got > a grip pn HRD. > You're not the only one, and I'm from the old country so it's obviously not an antipodean p

Re: Re: [Elecraft] K2 - signal loss in band-pass filter

My 8V is as low as yours Kristinn but I do not have the same problem. This leads me to think that you have another problem... In fact, I am quite sure - especially since you're not able to see all LED's with RF-Gain nor signal input. Have you EVER seen the LED's on the far right lit? I would che

Re: [Elecraft] K1 drift cured (almost)

I forgot to mention that the added huff & puff board draws 20 mA. /Christer SM6PXJ ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and DXLabs

That's surprising. I found exactly the opposite. It will be good when Simon gets access to many more of the K3 functions. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 18:38:38 +1000, Gary Gregory wrote: > G'Day from Downunder, > > I use DXLabs with my K3 and it works great. I found HRD confusing, but th

[Elecraft] K1 drift cured (almost)

My K1 (#2059) has shown some frequency drift, especially when exposed to direct sunlight. It was in the order of 200-300 Hz. Maybe more if transmitting. Enough to be annoying. Now yesterday I put together a small huff & puff circuit according to: http://downloads.hanssummers.com/sprat123.pdf Di

[Elecraft] K3 and DXLabs

G'Day from Downunder, I use DXLabs with my K3 and it works great. I found HRD confusing, but then we down under get a healthy blood flow to the head so maybe I just never got a grip pn HRD. All the DXLabs features.functions appear to work 100% so I'm a happy camper. I have never had such a great

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Noise Reduction (NR) in FM Mode

If I remember correctly it was Collins who first came up with the idea of using a simple secondary 'noise receiver' to blank the main receiver in HF SSB mobile installations using the KWM -1 and / or KWM-2A transceivers. The secondary 'noise' receiver was tuned to a frequency above 30 MHz and ha

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] PA Temp

hank k8dd wrote: The main reason I was wondering is because on one of my K2/100's you can definitely tell that the KPA-100 has been run very hot by looking at the solder pads. Are you talking about some sort of oxidation effect. If the solder has actually softened, you have exceeded the abs

Re: [Elecraft] N4PY software for K3 now available

-- From: "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Also look at DXLabs from Dave AA6YQ. Which is free! http://www.dxlabsuite.com/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must