Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Data A pitch

Lyle, What I was looking for was being able to control the pitch when I hit the XFIL button, like in AFSK A and CW; in DATA A this centres on ~1500Hz. Presume this is a function of sidetone frequency. However using HI/LO CUT works just fine and I can store this in one of the per mode filter p

[Elecraft] K2: the screws

K2 screws rust in a marine environment. It took mine about 6 months aboard Arcadian. I bought round head 4/40 stainless screws. They were one inch long. I bet you wondered what those threaded holes were for in your connector crimper pliers. The 4-40 one worked just fine for shortening the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Power supply

Erik you're correct. The table below shows the FT-1000MP (not "D" but I bet very similar) has a nonlinear response in the low range of the meter. Most rigs (other than the K3 and Flex 5000) have the identical problem. http://www.seed-solutions.com/gregordy/Amateur%20Radio/Experimentation/SMeter

Re: [Elecraft] External speakers for K3?

Brendan: >For general communications use I am very fond indeed of the speakers >Motorola made for their various mobile rigs over the years, They are >very cheap, efficient and sound great for good quality communications >audio. These are not Hifi speakers but for speech / CW they do a superb job.

Re: [Elecraft] K2: HRD Power Control Anomaly

Don, My K2 is running 2.04r and I have HRD 4.1 Build 2055 Beta, which I think is the most recent. My real question is what is happening in the KPA100 and the K2 when this happens? Practically speaking, it isn't much of an operational problem. 73, Randy, KS4L Don Wilhelm wrote: > Randy, > > I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Data A pitch

> What I was looking for was being able to control the pitch when I hit the > XFIL button... This is not adjustable at the moment. However, you can set up a pair of preferred settings using the NORM (hold) function of the WIDTH control. See page 24 in the K3 Owner's Manual, Rev D2. 73, Lyle

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] NR distortion with 3.11

I rarely use NR myself so most of the time I'll stick with Don's settings. I downloaded K3_EZ and have several alternative AGC settings entered so now it's easy to change. Thanks for the input Don. Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: > > Yes, the low slope (and perhaps the threshold) for my AGC settings > i

[Elecraft] who owns more than one K2, and why?

Obviously this kit is made to be modular (add a component, remove a component, etc.), but who has decided to own more than one K2--and why? Curious minds want to know. -john W4PAH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mail

[Elecraft] Saving splits to memory

OK, I spent an hour last night trying to figure this out. Have the latest firmware and wanted to take advantage of the new transverter IF range to program a 222 repeater frequency for my repeater. Was able to easily set 224.34 in VFO A and 222.74 in VFO B hit split and it works great. However wh

Re: [Elecraft] who owns more than one K2, and why?

At 08:50 AM 5/12/2009, you wrote: Obviously this kit is made to be modular (add a component, remove a component, etc.), but who has decided to own more than one K2--and why Hi John, I have 2 K2s. I use my K2/100 for HF work (mostly CW) and the other one is the IF for my 6 and 2 meter transverter

Re: [Elecraft] who owns more than one K2, and why?

I own two of them. One is here at home, and the other is "resident" in my motorhome, which I use in the summer in Oregon, and it is stored there during the winter. Hauling radios back and forth is a problem, particularly with my XYL! Can't say I blame her, since there is barely enough room in

Re: [Elecraft] Saving splits to memory

Please ignore this email...RTFM - Original Message - From: w...@comcast.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, 12 May 2009 13:29:25 + (UTC) Subject: [Elecraft] Saving splits to memory OK, I spent an hour last night trying to figure this out. Have the lat

Re: [Elecraft] Saving splits to memory

Which section - since if you can miss it, so can we 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The problem with being sure that God is on your side is that you can't change your mind, because God sure isn't going to change His. -Roger Ebert, film-critic (1942- ) On 12 May 2009, at 14:37, w...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] K2: the screws

John and all, You can purchase black stainless steel 4-40 x 3/16 inch from McMaster Carr www.mcmaster.com. I believe one must buy a box of 100 minimum, but those should not rust even in a marine environment. They have flat-head (K3), pan-head (K2) or other head types. They are a great place to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Power supply

Here's the FT-1000 meter...8 dB total difference from S5 to S1: http://www.n6rk.com/FT1000_S_meter.doc 73, Bill Bill W4ZV wrote: > > Erik you're correct. The table below shows the FT-1000MP (not "D" but I > bet very similar) has a nonlinear response in the low range of the meter. > Most r

[Elecraft] Purity Test

This is a test to see if shedding AOL and going to yahoo mail will also shed the advertisement footer affliction. John Ferguson AI4TO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://

[Elecraft] New 40 meter "unofficial K-3 group" on west coast debuted last night

Fellow K-3 owners Last night a group of us were on 7.203 MHz ~ 8 p.m. PDT, and we began discussing our K-3's. most of us were in the Southern California area, but stations as far away as Calgary and Utah showed up. N7EL, El came on, as was WE6A, Doc, a brand new K-3 owner. By 9:45, the gr

[Elecraft] N3FJP FD Logger

Wes et al,   Have used FD Logger for a few years now, and always used somebody else's rig. This year my goal was to get my K3 before FD to use with the program keying the rig.   FJP's info states that an interface is necessary to do this. I thought the config function PTT-KEY could be set to use D

Re: [Elecraft] K2: HRD Power Control Anomaly

Randy, That tells me that HRD is not using the extended PC command format. The consequences of going from high power to low is that the scaling resistors in the KAT100 will be active (they would normally switch out of the circuit going from high to low power), and the power detection at low po

[Elecraft] External speakers for K3?

I use Klipsch speakers with my K2 and they are great. They come with a subwoofer , so I also use them at the computer for iTunes, etc. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman

Re: [Elecraft] N3FJP FD Logger

> FJP's info states that an interface is necessary to do this. > I thought the config function PTT-KEY could be set to use DTR > or RTS directly without interfacing? Since the pgm recognizes > the K3, and the program can be set to use either for PTT or > Keying, what am I missing? FJP's soft

Re: [Elecraft] External speakers for K3?

I would not use any speaker less than 8 Ohms with the K3. The audio amplifier draws more current and distortion increases as the load impedance decreases. Best case THD+N vs. frequency for the audio amplifier is three times WORSE with 4 Ohm loads compared with 8 Ohm loads. 2 Ohm loads are n

Re: [Elecraft] External speakers for K3?

Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > I would not use any speaker less than 8 Ohms with the K3. Hi Joe, I've used 4-ohm speakers with the K3 for over two years and have yet to hear any distortion at moderate speaker volume. As long as the RFC47 modification has been made on the RF board, the AF amp chip c

[Elecraft] [K3] Interface Cable for SteppIR?

Elecrafters, to connect the K3 to a SteppIR Antenna-Controller, what cable do i need? The K3 is already connected to a computer via the serial port. Do i need 2 normal RS232-cables where one cable plugs in the K3 <> controller and the other one in the controller < > pc? Martin -- 73, DM4iM ___

[Elecraft] K2 voltage requirement

When operating a QRP K2 in the field with a battery, how low can the battery voltage go before there are problems with signal quality? Will it work down to 10.5v? -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Power supply

And this is not the point!!! Read what K7TV wrote first and then what I commented on. Then K7TV started to rant about things beside the point. / SM2EKM -- Bill W4ZV wrote: > Here's the FT-1000 meter...8 dB total difference from S5 to S1: > > http://www.n6rk.com/FT1000_S_meter.doc

Re: [Elecraft] N3FJP FD Logger

Sorry Bill but I have no experience with the program keying the rig or using it with the K3. I use it as a logging program and do my own keying. My rig was and is until my K3 comes back from Aptos, a TS870. My usual logging program is DXBase but the N3FJP is excellent for FD and does all of

Re: [Elecraft] External speakers for K3?

I'm using a pair of Optimus Pro 7AV. These are heavy metal-cased units that look really nice with the K3. They look like the first ones in this link, except they have a textured black finish. http://www.angelfire.com/vt/audio/minimus.html I have a spare pair for sale if anyone is interested.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 voltage requirement

Vic K2VCO wrote: > When operating a QRP K2 in the field with a battery, how low can the > battery voltage go > before there are problems with signal quality? > > Will it work down to 10.5v? Hi Vic, We designed the K2 with low-voltage field conditions in mind (after all, we dreamed up the rig d

[Elecraft] [K3] Heil ProSet versus ProSet Plus

Any contesters care to comment on their experiences using one or the other, one versus the other. I have a ProSet, older one, and it seems to be fine, but am considering another one... just wonder if there is $70 worth of difference between the two. 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennesse

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Heil ProSet versus ProSet Plus

well, seeing as the PSP is about using to different mic elements (wide/ narrow) and you should be able to achieve that via the Tx Eq, it may not be, but at present, you can't easily switch between Tx EQ setups 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 Thank everyone who calls out your faults, your anger, your impat

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Interface Cable for SteppIR?

Martin, I believe you need a Y cable to do this. Easy enough to build one... http://www.steppir.com/files/Transceiver%20Interface%20Operation%202-12-09.pdf They use to post the schematic for it, but didn't find it there today. 73, Julius DM4iM wrote: > > Elecrafters, > to connect the K3 to

[Elecraft] New Heil HS coming

Of course Heil was an exhibitor at the recent Visalia DX Convention and they were showing a new headset featuring active noise cancelling that was impressive. I've heard (briefly) the Bose noise cancelling HS and the Heil is at least as good ... possibly a bit better. If I understood correctly th

Re: [Elecraft] N3FJP FD Logger

Bill, N3FJP's ACLog was pretty much plug and play with my K3 connected via the K3USB cable. I don't have my rig here at the office to check the settings, but I'm sure others will respond with the info you need. You should be good to go for FD. 73, Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Heil ProSet versus ProSet Plus

I personally like the headphones on the ProSet Plus. I find them more comfortable. YMMV. Lou, W0FK Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: > > Any contesters care to comment on their experiences using one or the > other, one versus the other. I have a ProSet, older one, and it seems to > be fine, but am c

[Elecraft] New Heil HS ... more

Heil tells me the new HS is a "QPP", will cost "about" $170 and is expected to be available is "about three weeks". 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

[Elecraft] Noise blanker

Hi all is there any way to keep the noise blanker (NB) on? I have a K3 & need to run it here perminantly due to local QRN from electric fencing & power line noise. Every time I change band it switches off. Thanks Andy K3/100 (1701) __

Re: [Elecraft] New Heil HS ... more

Ken Kopp wrote: > Heil tells me the new HS is a "QPP", will cost "about" $170 > and is expected to be available is "about three weeks". OK, I'll bite - what's a QPP? Quality Pork Product doesn't seem to fit. Does that include a mic boom, or is it just for the headphones? I had that nagging doub

Re: [Elecraft] New Heil HS ... more

Iain MacDonnell - N6ML wrote: > > > Ken Kopp wrote: >> Heil tells me the new HS is a "QPP", will cost "about" $170 >> and is expected to be available is "about three weeks". > > OK, I'll bite - what's a QPP? Quality Pork Product doesn't seem to fit. Ohhh, you mean "QuietPhone Pro" ... nevermi

Re: [Elecraft] Noise blanker

Hi Andy, Try CONFIG menu >> NB save (see manual) 73! Paul PD0PSB Andy-12 wrote: > > Hi all is there any way to keep the noise blanker (NB) on? > I have a K3 & need to run it here perminantly due to local QRN from > electric fencing & power line noise. Every time I change band it switches > o

[Elecraft] K3 & N1MM for RTTY

OK...now that my K3 kit is complete I'd like to set up N1MM for CW & RTTY contests. I can ask this on the N1MM reflector but thought I'd try here first. Please respond direct if this is OT. How do I set up N1MM to have radio control, CW & PTT on the same COM? Also, I have FSK on another COM,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & N1MM for RTTY

Terry Dunlap wrote: > OK...now that my K3 kit is complete I'd like to set up N1MM for CW & > RTTY contests. I can ask this on the N1MM reflector but thought I'd try > here first. Please respond direct if this is OT. > > How do I set up N1MM to have radio control, CW & PTT on the same COM?

[Elecraft] K3: keep diversity mode on

I find myself always having to set diversity mode on after I switch on the rig. Is there a way to keep it in diversity mode through a power cycle? 73, Erik K7TV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecr

Re: [Elecraft] who owns more than one K2, and why?

started out with sn#260,,, as a qrp /mobile/battery system in a pelican case then added the KA100/ KAT 100 in an EC2 enclosure. Then I perforated the front of the EC2 for two elipitical speakers...on the front. That also in a pelican case then I obtained a sn#3200 k2/100 with external tun

Re: [Elecraft] N3FJP FD Logger

I don't believe that is an accurate assessment. I used AC Log for several years in spite of its many flaws, but finally dumped that lameware when I bought my K3 because it required more than one port and RS-232 cable to give me both rig data (frequency, mode, etc) and keying. It even states

[Elecraft] K2/100 For Sale

For sale: K-2 #5568 with K160RX, KNB2 and FDIMP built in Nov 06 KPA-100 with upgrade kit built in April 07 KDSP-2 added Aug 08 This is my second K2, has been used very little, and has never been out portable. Pix available on request. Can deliver to Dayton. $1000 shipped in the states via priori

[Elecraft] K3

Today, someone recommended logger32. I've down loaded it and it installed fine. Are there any instructions on how to use this program? Thanks Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com www.w9dvm.com

[Elecraft] [K3] Interface Cable for SteppIR?

Hi Martin: I would like to expand on N2WN's posting. You definitely need the SteppIR Y cable. The Y cable SteppIR sells has one short leg so you might need a serial extension cable. I use the SteppIR S13 cable as the extension cable. I have a copy of the Y cable schematic. Contact me off list

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Heil ProSet versus ProSet Plus

I assume you mean switching between "TWO" different mic inserts with the PSP. If you use K3 EZ it is very easy to switch between a variety of TX EQ setups of your choice. I don't think the original question was about microphone response, but in general which is a better set for contesting. 73

Re: [Elecraft] K3

http://www.logger32.net/support.html http://www.logger32.net/help/index.html 73, Dave AB7E Phil LaMarche wrote: > Today, someone recommended logger32. I've down loaded it and it installed > fine. Are there any instructions on how to use this program? > > Thanks > > Phil > > > Philip

[Elecraft] Subreceiver notch filter

K3 #1442 - Running 3.06 2.12 - these symptoms - updated to 3.11 2.15 - no change. Are NR and notch available on the sub receiver at this time? I turn on sub and go to bset and press notch, it jumps out of Bset and does not turn it on unless I am missing something. NB works fine but NR and Not

[Elecraft] CW Practice and Interesting RTTY

For you K3 owners who want some CW practice other than W1AW or who want to play with decoding some RTTY press (news) broadcasts might find this interesting. If you enjoy it, be sure to subscribe to the group at the mail address below for future updates. BTW, the frequencies are: KSM CW: 426

Re: [Elecraft] K3

See help file in Logger32 package. 73 aki ja1nlx Phil LaMarche wrote: > Today, someone recommended logger32. I've down loaded it and it installed > fine. Are there any instructions on how to use this program? > > Thanks > > Phil > > > Philip LaMarche > LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. >

Re: [Elecraft] How do I make my K3 go to HP (100 W)

Jim, if you're observing unexpected behavior with the K3 Utility please consult the K3 Utility Help section on that topic. If I get a question that isn't answered in Help, I try to get that question answered in a subsequent revision of the K3 Utility's Help text. The first two sentences in the K3

Re: [Elecraft] K2 voltage requirement

On 5/12/2009 9:04 AM, Vic K2VCO wrote: > When operating a QRP K2 in the field with a battery, how low can > the battery voltage go before there are problems with signal > quality? > Will it work down to 10.5v? FWIW my experience with a K2/100 operating at 30-40 watts is that below 11.5V it g

Re: [Elecraft] N3FJP FD Logger

On Tue, 12 May 2009 11:00:46 -0400, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: >FJP's software will not allow CW, PTT and rig control on one >port. To do CW, PTT and Rig control requires three ports with >FJP software. To expand on Joe's answer, Writelog and N1MM Logger both DO support CW, PTT, and rig control

Re: [Elecraft] Can a 1N4007 Be an Effective Relay Snubber?

On Apr 8, 2009, at 2:22 PM, Jack Smith wrote: > The "Cliff's Notes" version is that the turn-on (note I said turn-on, > not turn-off) time of a 1N4007 diode is sufficiently fast to be a very > effective relay snubber. Interesting! It's always true that experiment trumps theory. Curious, thoug

[Elecraft] K3 beta firmware revision 3.14 now available

K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.14 (with DSP rev. 2.16) is now available. For details, see the release notes below. Please send any problem reports to k3supp...@elecraft.com. For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm We reco