Hmm - yes a port for a PowerMate, but that would require USB.
I think I'd prefer a Bluetooth interfaces, then a very small B/T mouse
(about £20) would be great and there wouldn't be more cables around
the operating position.
But having not seen or used the P3 yet, I can't say - maybe the
On Fri, 2009-10-09 at 13:37 -0700, Craig K3OOL wrote:
Is the hardware mod to the DSP board required to see any effect from the f/w
change in
3.41?
That's primarily it. We increased coupling caps and a few other values
in the audio chain to increase low freq audio response below 300 Hz.
Brett Howard wrote:
I really wish we could get a full listing of the modifications that
Elecraft is officially rolling into this DSP board revision. It doesn't
even have to come with rework instructions and pictures... Just a list
of value changes would have me pleased as punch.
This should be close but Elecraft has not updated their schematics since
October 2008, so there could be differences:
http://n1eu.com/K3/k3audiomod.htm
Lyle and I exchanged notes on this a while back as he and I were
experimenting with DSP Board component changes above and beyond the
JIM -
REGARDING your FREEDOM of speech COMMENT, it SHOULD be REMEMBERED, but IS
frequently MISUNDERSTOOD, that IT applies TO the ***GOVERNMENT** restricting
YOUR freedom, NOT any OTHER entity.
HOPE this HELPS and 73,
Steve
NN4X
On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 5:49 PM, JIM DAVIS nn...@astound.net
What's going on here, is there an Elecraft living under a bridge someplace?
Let's get on topic!!
Tom
wb2qdg
K2 #1103
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I should probably know this, but what's HRD?
73, Mike NF4l
Wayne Burdick wrote:
Hi Nick,
I still can't duplicate this. Please describe exactly how both the K3
and HRD are set up.
In particular: Do you have a sub receiver, or at least have the aux
DSP module installed? K3 MCU rev 3.41
Ham Radio Deluxe, written by Simon Brown- it's a combined rig control,
logging and data mode program, extremely powerful. I don't use the rig
control part but the other two features are both excellent.
73 Stephen G4SJP
K3 #980
On 10/10/2009 14:29, Mike nf4l_no_s...@nf4l.com wrote:
I should
Mike,
That would be Ham Radio Deluxe - Simon Brown's (HB9DRV) gift to ham
radio. Professionally written software available at no cost.
73,
Don W3FPR
Mike wrote:
I should probably know this, but what's HRD?
73, Mike NF4l
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I am working on the BESCOTP award--the Bought Every Single Cable On The Planet
award...
The DB-9 serial port on the back of the K-3 here has a special cable running to
the Steppir antenna controller. Now I need to access the same port from the
computer for another application, mainly my
Paul,
Ten-Tec, amongst others, sells a USB-to-Serial adapter
http://store.tentec.com/accessories/#316.
73,
Dave KQ3T
Paul wrote:
snip
A secondary problem is that the computer only has USB ports, no serial port.
It's an IBM Thinkpad. I believe it has 4 USB 2.0 ports available.
Any info
Is it possible to program a button in front to be able to quickly switch
between line input (using Signalink USB) and front panel mike input? This would
be an advantage for being able to talk and send SSTV pictures.
Thanks,
Al W8KHP
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With a properly wired cable, would the K3 work with the ALS500M with band
switching opion?
Thanks
Phil
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Paul-30 wrote:
So, how are you contesters out there doing that? Is there a Y cable made
for DB-9? If so, wouldn't that pin out be different than the one for the
SteppIR and cause problems?
You can't connect two cables to one serial port. The SteppIR controller has
two serial ports called
Paul
Have you looked at a port replicator for your TP?
I have a T23 and it has both serial and USB
ports available that way.
73, Bob N6WG
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Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 8:23 AM
Subject: [Elecraft]
Thanks, Don Stephen -
DOH! I write my own, but I want to take a look at HRD.
Mike
Mike wrote:
I should probably know this, but what's HRD?
73, Mike NF4l
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As almost 'CW only' operator I experience that sometimes after some switch
combinations or switching on the K3, I have no output due to the VOX not
being activated. After pressing VOX once this is solved. I did not have this
behaviour with earlier firmware versions. Are there others who have
My remote control knob for the K3 is working.We made these years ago under
the name of Ekletech...
just imaging the remote tuning knob for the Ten Tec and that's what it
basically looks like...
just a 6 foot cord coming out the back of the K3 and then to a remote tuning
knob...
it's
Julian, G4ILO wrote:
Paul-30 wrote:
So, how are you contesters out there doing that? Is there a Y cable made
for DB-9? If so, wouldn't that pin out be different than the one for the
SteppIR and cause problems?
You can't connect two cables to one serial port. The SteppIR controller
In more recent firmware there is an option to default the VOX on CW to
OFF. This avoids those embarrassing moments when you turn the rig on and
lean across the bench pressing the paddles and transmit by accident.
Unfortunately, the same is not true if you enable CW in SSB... Even if
VOX is OFF the
I have a lot of confidence in SMT rework and I've done the C9 and C13
mod with exact replacement caps. I was told that changing those to
100uF was an official Elecraft mod so I went out and found the exact
size replacement SMT caps and got them on there. They look like they
were installed from
Dick,
This has always been the designed behavior. When operating CW and you do
NOT want to assert PTT either manually or by computer then VOX must be ON.
When it is off, you must assert some PTT for RF to pass.
73
Greg
AB7R
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From: PA3CW pa...@planet.nl
To:
wayne burdick wrote:
I just sent a new version of K3 firmware to everyone who reported a
problem with HRD and K3 revision 3.41.
There are other issues with 3.41 and HRD that may be the same problem. I
noticed tonight that the voice keyer is slow to release PTT at the end of a
message. I
There are just LOTS of K3's out there doing lots of WINNING in
contests around the world. The biggest, CQWWDX cw and ssb and rtty
(RY already done for this year) are great ways to try out your K1, K2,
or K3 and get your feet wet in contesting.
www.cqww.com
The CQWW Contest Committee, courtesy
I encountered a problem when I tried to use the K3 with Main/Sub receivers on
two different bands.
Configuration:
- K3 with installed second receiver
- Second receiver connected to KAT3 (KRX3 ANT=ATU)
- Set independent VFOs (VFO IND=YES)
- SW versions: MCU 3.14, FPF: 1.00, DSPs: 2.16
May I ask why the LF response improvement was confined to headphones only?
Why was the improvement not applied to all audio outputs, or am I missing
something here?
Grateful thanks. DaveL G3TJP
Lyle Johnson wrote:
The hardware mods improve the *TX* audio path low frequency response from all
May I ask why the LF response improvement was confined to headphones only?
The speaker system has its own amplifier and already has excellent low
frequency response.
The headphones have their own amplifier and had 10 uF output caps, now changed
to 100 uF.
Line out also has its own amplifier
Hello Jarda
Here's one idea.
Use your logging program to make the changes.
You could program the A/B change to be followed
by the Ant1/Ant2 change, all at the press of one
button.
Just how you do this will depend on which logging program you are using.
It would be easy in TR Log. I think it can
Does anyone have an XG-2 they want to part with?
Thanks
Dan N0DT
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AF4OX wrote:
I am setting up my K3 for FSK. I use Writelog for contest software. I
use PTT on COM1 and use COM2 to generate FSK, connecting through a NPN
transistor interface to the K# FSK IN. I am able to print fine via the
MTTY plug in for Writelog. However, when I transmit, the
k9sd wrote:
My remote control knob for the K3 is working.We made these years ago
under the name of Ekletech...
just imaging the remote tuning knob for the Ten Tec and that's what it
basically looks like...
just a 6 foot cord coming out the back of the K3 and then to a remote
Mike-39 wrote:
There is also a schematic on the Steppir Yahoo group site
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SteppIR/files/ titled Y-cable.pdf and
stamped by Fluid Motion that indicates that you can indeed Y the serial
hoookup.
Of course, you'll have to wire your own DB-9(s).
It only has
KK7P wrote:
May I ask why the LF response improvement was confined to headphones
only?
The speaker system has its own amplifier and already has excellent low
frequency response.
The headphones have their own amplifier and had 10 uF output caps, now
changed
to 100 uF.
Line out
It only has a 2 wire connection to the SteppIR controller.
This is the scheme I'm planning on trying when the SteppIR
goes back up.
Am I barking up the wrong tower?
Not at all. Exchange the DB9F (computer) and DB9M (radio)
and it will be easier. The SteppIR controller will connect
AutoInf=On? I just scanned thru menu and config. Where do I find this
parameter?
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV
Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 7:19 PM
To: n...@nf4l.com;
Hi gang,
The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet Sunday, 10/11/09 at 1800Z on 14.314
MHz. Hopefully, we will have good propagation. See you there.
73,
Phil, NS7P
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Sorry AutoINF= Auto 1 ... it's in the Config Menu between AGC-S and
BAT MIN.
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gregg W6IZT
Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 7:33 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Why was the improvement not applied to all audio outputs, or am I missing
something here?
When you go through the schematic and run the response calculations, those
were the only changes necessary to improve low-end response for all Rx and
Tx paths.
Take a look at what's happening before
Good Evening,
Weather has been dry and cool this week. Autumn is most assuredly here.
Next week looks rainy but for now the sun is out and the temperatures are in
the mid-50s. I went for a walk and was glad I had gloves on this morning. A
good brisk walk in the chilly morning air felt
RR
Mike
Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
Sorry AutoINF= Auto 1 ... it's in the Config Menu between AGC-S and
BAT MIN.
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gregg W6IZT
Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 7:33
This was last discussed a couple of weeks ago. I think the reason for this
is that the K3 does FSK by generating audio tones in the DSP. These audio
tones must pass through the SSB filter and what you are seeing is the effect
of ripple in the filter passband. Other radios, I guess, generate a
I use this program:
http://www.eterlogic.com/Products.VSPE.html
It's a virtual port/splitter that allows you to create additional ports and
use one cable to run multiple applications. Works well for me so far.
73 Bill nz0t
Paul-30 wrote:
I am working on the BESCOTP award--the Bought Every
Hi Steve
In my previous e-mail I suggested it was the NB! not so it was in fact NR
and the symtoms are exactly as you describe, reverting to the prevous beta
release solves the problem. I am interested to know if we are the only
people experiencing this or is it a general problem?
Jim G4NWJ
I'll start looking into this again on Monday.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
http://www.elecraft.com
On Oct 10, 2009, at 6:21 PM, Jim Chick jimchic...@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
Hi Steve
In my previous e-mail I suggested it was the NB! not so it was in
fact NR
and the symtoms are exactly as you describe,
Paul
This is so confusing. First, a hardware change (2 caps) improves bass then
along comes a firmware change that does the same thing but only for
headphones and line out and then a new DSP board that works with the
firmware to do the same thing but still only for headphones and line out and
Does anyone know if this is HRD version sensitive?
73, de Jim KG0KP
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From: Paul Fletcher p...@melreed.demon.co.uk
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 2:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3-HRD CW keying issue fixed
wayne burdick wrote:
I
Jim:
I can get rid of the tone upon turning on NR if I do any of the following:
revert to v3.30
turn off switch tones
use my FL2 filter (500 Hz) rather than my FL1 filter (2.7 kHz)
and, of course, turning off NR
Wayne had me try an EE init, which got rid of the tone, but it returned
after a
Steve,
Hopefully I can make it more clear.
The speaker and line out audio *already* had sufficient low response
with no changes. The headphone output had limitations unless higher
impedance headphones were used. The capacitor changes allowed lower
frequency response with lower impedance
Let me try and eliminate the confusion.
1) The low frequency response is constrained by two things: the audio path
components, and the various filters (roofing filter, DSP IF filter and DSP
audio filter (including Rx Equalizer).
2) Several months ago, there were circuit component changes made
I've just replaced the 1N5711 SWR diodes in my KAT100 for the Nth time. It's
annoying, but I guess
it's not annoying enough to cause me to disconnect my antennas every time I
turn off the radio!
Here in northern California, we don't have many thunderstorms, but apparently
we get enough wind
3) At the time these capacitors were changed, *other* component changes
were
made to improve the *transmit* audio low frequency response. Several
components were changed to improve this response for the front panel
microphone, rear panel microphone, and line input paths.
Lyle,
As I
Most K3 users will not notice, nor benefit from, a lower AF cutoff in
DSP hardware. Our most recent firmware already lowers the response
somewhat. Those lacking spectacular hearing and an application for
ultralow bass can forego the upgrade.
I have an original DSP in my K3, and I find its
Chris,
how about a 1Meg OHM resistor between the center of the coax connector
and ground. That should bleed off the static, but not mess with the
impedance.
Andreas, N6NU
On Sat, 2009-10-10 at 19:27 -0700, Chris Kantarjiev wrote:
I've just replaced the 1N5711 SWR diodes in my KAT100 for the
Even better would be a surge protector with a shunt inductor designed
for pretty much that exact task. I have no connection with I.C.E. but
$40 seems a reasonable enough price.
http://www.iceradioproducts.com/impulse1.html#1
Static accumulation from overhead clouds can be huge even without a
K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.42 (with DSP rev. 2.37) is now
available. It corrects a problem with CW keying (and possibly transmit
in general) when using HRD (Ham Radio Deluxe) software. See release
notes below.
Please send any problem reports to k3supp...@elecraft.com. Beta
firmware
I think what some folks are requesting is an updated schematic...
Approximately every October I gather the latest schematics and integrate them
into a PDF document which we post on the website. The original schematic set
was Oct 2007, the present set is Oct 2008. When I return from vacation,
Is there any chance of a list of changes that aren't published as mods?
On Sat, 2009-10-10 at 22:15 -0700, lyle johnson wrote:
I think what some folks are requesting is an updated schematic...
Approximately every October I gather the latest schematics and integrate them
into a PDF document
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