[Elecraft] HRD shuts down

2009-06-01 Thread OE5CSP-Chris
We habe been trying to use HRD with the K3 but the program shuts down after some seconds. I use Windows Vista. The K3 is connected to the program in the beginning(I can read the K3´s frequency), but then stops working(blue screen). We believe that the USB to serial cable is causing troubles, but

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Background noise

2009-06-01 Thread Björn Mohr
On 24 maj 2009, at 15.55, Jay Rodaman wrote: I have a problem with noise in the shack. On transmit it is picked up by the mic. Other than lowering the RF gain I understand that there is a setting which could reduce or eliminate this some where in the config. Any tgoughts would be

Re: [Elecraft] HRD shuts down

2009-06-01 Thread Keith
Make sure you use a FTDI Serial Cable that has a real RS-232 Port built in http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/EvaluationKits/USB-Serial.htm When I bought this cable all my Serial port nightmares ended in Linux, BSD, MAC OS X and Windows 32 OS systems. In Windows Vista make sure that you set up

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Sending sequential serial numbers with the K3

2009-06-01 Thread Dick Dievendorff
I bother with a signal report because the contest rules often require a signal report as part of the contest exchange (as distinct from a meaningful or accurate signal report). If the contest rules didn't require a signal report (such as ARRL Sweepstakes rules), no signal report is sent. Dick,

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] [K3] Sending sequential serial numbers with

2009-06-01 Thread K5WA
Guys, I don't post very often, but I am a full bore contester and I see a bit of misunderstanding on a couple of fronts in this discussion (which probably needs to be ended immediately AFTER my post ;-) ) The RST does still count and CAN be sent accurately in contests. A contester needs

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Sending sequential serial numbers with the K3 [END of thread]

2009-06-01 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Guys - Let's end this thread. We all enjoy this hobby for widely different reasons. Criticizing someone (or a group in general) for how they chose to enjoy ham radio is inappropriate on this list. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator

[Elecraft] [K3] Modular Jack?

2009-06-01 Thread John Frerichs
I've just finished assembling my K3 and cannot find any reference as to the purpose for the modular jack at the bottom, front, right part of the radio.  I've searched on-line and through the message archives, as well as scanned through the Owner's Manual PDF for the key words modular and jack

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Modular Jack?

2009-06-01 Thread Lyle Johnson
What is the purpose of this jack? It is currently used during manufacturing tests at the factory. 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Modular Jack?

2009-06-01 Thread Kevin Rock
Seems the folks in Aptos use it for testing purposes in factory built rigs. I think there is an alternate purpose in its future. Stay tuned for further developments :) Kevin. KD5ONS -Original Message- From: John Frerichs n6...@yahoo.com Sent: Jun 1, 2009 7:20 PM To:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Modular Jack?

2009-06-01 Thread Iain MacDonnell - N6ML
John Frerichs wrote: I've just finished assembling my K3 and cannot find any reference as to the purpose for the modular jack at the bottom, front, right part of the radio. I've searched on-line and through the message archives, as well as scanned through the Owner's Manual PDF for the

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Modular Jack?

2009-06-01 Thread wayne burdick
John wrote: What is the purpose of this jack? [under the front panel] We use it for initial setup and test of the K3 front panel module. It may also be used for future accessories, such as an external keypad, VFO knob, etc. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Modular Jack?

2009-06-01 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi John, This is a programming jack used only in our K3 production and test. It currently does not have another use. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft John Frerichs wrote: I've just finished assembling my K3 and cannot find any reference as to the purpose for the modular jack at the bottom, front,

[Elecraft] Speaker Mute problem resolved with new DSP board.

2009-06-01 Thread Jerome S
Just wanted to post a note on the resolution of my speaker problem that I posted last week. I could not mute the speaker when I plugged in the head phones. I tried all the settings and it still would not mute. It was resolved with the replacement of the DSP board. Elecraft was great they

[Elecraft] [K3] Accessories FS

2009-06-01 Thread Jim - WS6X
I have the following K3 accessories for sale, at 10% off current catalog price, delivery included to lower 48. Everything is in good working order, includes all hardware, and instructions. Besides a USPS money order, I will accept a personal, cashier's, or certified check, but won't ship until

[Elecraft] KRC-2 FIRMWARE

2009-06-01 Thread Gary Reich
I have a KRC-2 which has corupted firmware and I need some help on downloading the new firmware. I have downloaded and installed the KRC-2 download program. When I try to download the firmware file it opens up and displays the code. That is where I get stuck, I do not know how to copy the file to

Re: [Elecraft] HRD shuts down

2009-06-01 Thread OE5CSP-Chris
Make sure you use a FTDI Serial Cable that has a real RS-232 Port built in http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/EvaluationKits/USB-Serial.htm When I bought this cable all my Serial port nightmares ended in Linux, BSD, MAC OS X and Windows 32 OS systems. In Windows Vista make sure that

Re: [Elecraft] HRD shuts down

2009-06-01 Thread OE5CSP-Chris
We connected the K3 to another computer running XP and after a while everything was doing fine. I´ll contact Simon today and let you now the answer. Thanks for your replies!!! 73, Chris-OE5CSP -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/HRD-shuts-down-tp3004924p3010492.html Sent