Re: [Elecraft] Exciting Band Opening...

On Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:07:44 -0700 (PDT), Don Rasmussen wrote: [snip] >This solar maximum will be different, the sideband frequencies will have as >much fidelity as AM or FM used to. I can still remember having guests in the >shack that could not decipher the monkey chatter OT the code. ;-) K3

Re: [Elecraft] Testing the New K3 audio mix feature

This is exactally what I was asking for about a year ago... > Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:52:32 + > From: w...@cox.net > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Testing the New K3 audio mix feature > > The new audio mix feature for dual receiving is great, but I have a > suggesti

[Elecraft] Exciting Band Opening...

The band openings of the last two days at this QTH have allowed a new level of evaluation of K3. I'm mostly on 20m, with a hexbeam, and the last couple days have provided a boost in band activity that I have not seen since I got the transceiver 2 years ago. Of course there are some guys that onl

Re: [Elecraft] W2 high-power VHF sensor?

On Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:54:15 -0700 (PDT), eric norris wrote: In Line: >As much as I grow fatigued with some of the whining for features on this >reflector, I'm going to whine myself. > >Although neither of my W2s has arrived yet, the mere thought of the Elves >producing a high-power sensor for

[Elecraft] K3 Firmware Uploads

When I try to upload new firmware, I seem to get frequent failures during the FPF load. This has happened both with 3.44 and 3.52. The upload fails at different stages of the FPF load each time, seemingly with no consistency or predictability. With repeated tries, the process finally complete

Re: [Elecraft] CQWW SSB observations

On Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:37:09 -0700, gdaug...@stanford.edu wrote: >I DO KNOW FOR SURE that several very serious >multi-op contest stations have converted to 100% K3's. YES. N6RO has been all K3s for nearly a year. Before that it was MPs. They probably still have N6BV's Orion. W7RN had a bunch of

Re: [Elecraft] Latest firmware update

The latest "formally released" MCU firmware version is 3.14. The latest "beta" MCU firmware version is 3.52. I just now tested the K3 Utility's "Check Versions Now" function with the "Copy new files from Elecraft into local folder" check box selected, and received MCU version 3.14, FPF version 1.0

[Elecraft] Latest firmware update

What is the latest firmware update? I've run the K3 utility and it shows 3.10 available while my rig has 3.30. Thanks. John. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfa

[Elecraft] W2 high-power VHF sensor?

As much as I grow fatigued with some of the whining for features on this reflector, I'm going to whine myself. Although neither of my W2s has arrived yet, the mere thought of the Elves producing a high-power sensor for VHF (2kw) just about makes me foam at the mouth.  That would allow me to get

Re: [Elecraft] CQWW SSB observations

Hi Jeff, That's OK. I'd read about the Caribbean Contesting Consortium before and knew it was a group effort...and what an effort! If you ever need a K2 as a backup to your backup just let me know. My only condition is that I come with it!! I know nothing can beat being there, but have any o

Re: [Elecraft] CQWW SSB observations

> -Original Message- > From: Ken Alexander [mailto:k.alexan...@rogers.com] > Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 5:00 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; jma...@k8nd.com > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CQWW SSB observations > > > At PJ2T, we have four permanent stations and thirteen transceivers

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - CQWW SSB Observations - R U kidding?

Doug, Did you have to let the secret out?  Rats!  Lets try to keep this quiet...ok? Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from someb

[Elecraft] Testing the New K3 audio mix feature

The new audio mix feature for dual receiving is great, but I have a suggestion to improve it. Right now the mix doesn't show any right-left perception, apparently due to full mix between channels. Signals from both main and sub appear directly in front, so it's hard to tell which channel is w

[Elecraft] K3 and RFspace SDR-IQ?

Can anyone tell me their experience using the K3 with the RF space SDR-IQ? I emailed the company for info and so far I am not impressed with their lack of response to my inquiry. Is this the type of support I'll get if I purchase one? Steve-K3PIN :confused: -- View this message in context: htt

Re: [Elecraft] Random Wire from KAT2

Hi Nick, I'm currently using my K2 QRP with the internal tuner and a few meters of wire strung out the window. It's connected directly to the K2 via a BNC-banana adapter like you do with your KX-1 and works OK for me, I even made a few 160m QSO-s. I also do have something like a dipole cut for 7

Re: [Elecraft] Random Wire from KAT2

It works fine on the K2, also. If you direct-connect ladderline in this way, you can get unbalanced currents on the feedline, which may distort the antenna pattern some but otherwise work fine as well. The KAT2 is one of the nicest K2 modules., both to build and to use. Peter N8MHD On Thu,

Re: [Elecraft] Assigning macros to keys: need names

> Like many here, I'm still having fun experimenting with the > key macros. Once I figure out how to code the A-MIX-B audio > mixing, I'll be happy! SB1;MN111;MP000;MN255; selects "A b" (normal) SB1;MN111;MP001;MN255; selects "A Ab" (mix main to both) SB1;MN111:MP002;MN255; selects

[Elecraft] Random Wire from KAT2

Howdy Folks, I usually run my KX1 like this , with wire straight off the antenna connector using the internal tuner. I've had my K2 for about 8 years now and I'd like to add the internal tuner. Is anyone running wire straight off the KAT2 antenna connectors when portable

Re: [Elecraft] CQWW SSB observations

> At PJ2T, we have four permanent stations and thirteen > transceivers either in use or as spares (seven FT-1000MP, > FT-2000, two IC-765, Omni-VI, TS-930, TS-940). Changing > direction at this point is a financial decision, as we > are not a  "deep pockets" operation. Ha! I'm sure if I did the m

[Elecraft] Operating the K3

I know that Wayne and Eric are not fond of the "Me too" type postings, but this is one instance in which it may well be worth stressing a point. Namely, the K3 is not a difficult radio to operate. Jumping cold into the Elecraft Reflector could easily lead one to believe otherwise because, given

[Elecraft] K3 Web Traffic & "Complexity"

The recent posts regarding the CQ contest and K3s being used by various BIG contest stations have been interesting reading. My K3 still sets "aside" waiting on me to get my VHF/UHF/Microwave station integration hardware completed. A 3 week illness and a 10day trip that could not have been

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft moving this week to larger quarters

Man I don't know how you guys are doing it moving and two utility updates and what 4 new betas in the last week... Hmmm, must be contest season ;o) Congrats and thanks from a very happy user! 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Ten

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - CQWW SSB Observations - R U kidding?

Hello, I also found Doug's posting refreshing. Reading the posts on the reflector, it's very easy to get the impression that the K3 is complex and intidimidating to operate. Nothing could be farther from the truth. I upgraded from the simple, "entry level" IC-718 and find that I operate the K3 pr

[Elecraft] K3 Webinar?

Wonder if it might be worth doing a K3 macro webinar? Seems like it might be an easier way to show folks the tricks of the trade. Just a thought... 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecra

[Elecraft] K3 Programming & macros

Sure. I have several macros in the Commander module of DXLab that control the K3. As a fact of fact, the are 2 sliders built into Commander for the filters. There 16 buttons and 4 sliders that can be programmed for use from the Commander. Great tool. de K2GN/Larry K3 - S/N 3278 - Original M

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - CQWW SSB Observations - R U kidding?

Doug, I was very happy to read you analysis of the K3 radio. I have mine on order and it should arrive tomorrow barring another snow storm like we had yesterday. I have be reading most of the posts to the Elecraft reflector and it is quite intimidating. My plan is to apply power, connect an a

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 audio mix feature

Jim: You do realize that your message is blank? Steve N4LQ n...@carolina.rr.com - Original Message - From: "Jim McCook" To: Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 9:33 AM Subject: [Elecraft] New K3 audio mix feature > > __ > Elecra

[Elecraft] Assigning macros to keys: need names

Like many here, I'm still having fun experimenting with the key macros. Once I figure out how to code the A-MIX-B audio mixing, I'll be happy! I wonder if it would be possible to show the macro name on the K3 display when assigning macros to keys, please? IN the CONFIG The display reads "functi

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft moving this week to larger quarters

I thought it was when I ordered the autotuner and then the serial port option (almost just to fill up the hole). Chuck, KE9UW Original message >Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:42:19 -0600 >From: "Gary D Krause" >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft moving this week to larger quarters >To: "

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft moving this week to larger quarters

Congratulations! That looks like a pretty nice building. Hopefully you will grow into it quickly. Must of been my order for some K2 options this week that tipped the scale ;-) Gary, N7HTS On Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:09:30 -0700 "Eric Swartz -WA6HHQ, Elecraft" wrote: > Thank to the huge respon

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DSP Command Reference

OK, thanks. At least I'm not confused about why I couldn't find it! 73, Dave AB7E Wayne Burdick wrote: > Not available at present (I shouldn't have implied its availability in > the Programmer's Reference). > > DSP commands can have side-effects, so we discourage anyone from using > them.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Macro Suggestions

What advantage do you see in a sleep function over that of the power? On Thu, 2009-10-29 at 12:58 -0400, Lee Trout wrote: > Wow, two comments now telling me the power button puts the K3 in a sleep > mode. Really? Thanks guys - I never thought of that. > > Like most hams, I don't turn off the tr

Re: [Elecraft] CQ WW Contest

Hector Padron wrote: Snip My K3 behaved better than expected, I had no problem at all pulling out from a very crowded band and close to the big guns weak stations with signals of 55 to 57,I used all the time my roofer of 2.1 End snip Like Hector I enjoy contesting. Due to CC&R's, I'm limited

[Elecraft] K3 - CQWW SSB Observations - R U kidding?

The K3 is as simple or complex as you want to make it. I have a pair of K3s (and still a K2) and I contest 99% of the time I'm on the radio. Honestly, I hardly ever touch anything other than the tuning knob. I think many folks using "other" radios NEED to play with the knobs because of the inher

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DSP Command Reference

Not available at present (I shouldn't have implied its availability in the Programmer's Reference). DSP commands can have side-effects, so we discourage anyone from using them. We occasionally release information on a specific command, most recently on audio mixing. But we just added that to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Macro Suggestions

Hi Lee, There is at present no way to put the K3 into "sleep" mode (i.e. a reduced-current mode from which the rig could be "woken up" with a serial port command). Good idea, though. If you want to minimize current drain: turn the sub receiver off, set LCD BRT to 2, switch to 40 or 20 m (wh

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Macro Suggestions

With no intent to be sarcastic, and in light of K6KR's comments about certain things not being saved during power off, why don't you simply use 'TEST" and "LOCK" to essentially disable the K3 while you are away from it? There isn't going to be an appreciable power drain in receive, and off th

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: Anyone need help with the switch-customization(macro) feature?

The macro routines are a great addition to the K3. I've added two routines that up until now, I was engaging manually through multiple button pushes. I've slightly modified the Split+2 to also open up the Sub Rx and assign it to a fast tap on button "M1." Clearing that routine is accomplis

[Elecraft] K3 Macro Suggestions

Wow, two comments now telling me the power button puts the K3 in a sleep mode. Really? Thanks guys - I never thought of that. Like most hams, I don't turn off the transceiver when I leave the shack for a half hour, so, at least for me, the "sleep" macro would be rather handy. It's OK if some fi

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Macro Suggestions

The power button puts it into a sleep mode. ~BTH On Thu, 2009-10-29 at 08:02 -0400, Lee Trout wrote: > *Is it possible to put the K3 in a "sleep" mode: vox off, af gain 0, lcd > display off, led(s) off with one SWT then back to normal ("awake"?) with a > SWH of the same button? > > Also, is is

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Moving

Right! Now we know this was in order to finance the move! :-) - Original Message - From: "Lyle Johnson" To: "David Y." Cc: Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 8:11 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Moving >> I thought it was "tradition" to have a big clearance sale when one moves >>

[Elecraft] CQ WW Contest

I entered this past contest mainly to test my K3,not wishing to win any award,just took it easy but I checked at qrz any single station I contacted with  and guess what,about 30% of them were using K3's at the contest. Friend of mine from Miami,I will not mention his name not to make the other c

Re: [Elecraft] CQWW SSB observations

>> At PJ2T, we have four permanent stations and thirteen >> transceivers either in use or as spares (seven FT-1000MP, >> FT-2000, two IC-765, Omni-VI, TS-930, TS-940). Changing >> direction at this point is a financial decision, as we >> are not a "deep pockets" operation. >> 73, Jeff K8ND H

Re: [Elecraft] Erasing K3 Macros

Roy Why don't you just move the macro down to one of the additional macros on the bottom half of the utility window. These are the ones which can be executed from the utility but not from the K3 itself, if that makes sense. 73 Stephen G4SJP > Roy Morris-6 wrote: >> >> I have assigned a macro

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Macro control of AH-4 remote tuner (and otherprojects).

Funny, I guess many of us have had a remote waterproof balanced/unbalenced tuner on our wish list. Currently, I use a AH-4 and tune it with a Icom radio on the desk and then manually switch the coax to all Elecraft gear, K1, KX1, K2 and K3. I use the Icom rig as a remote tuner activator for El

Re: [Elecraft] Erasing K3 Macros

Roy Morris-6 wrote: > > I have assigned a macro to PF1, and it works great. I now want to remove > this macro from PF1. Will the macro be removed from my K3 if I go in the > K3 Utility under the "Command Tester/K3 Macros" tab and push the CLEAR > button? > Roy I would try the following.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Moving

> I thought it was "tradition" to have a big clearance sale when one moves to > new digs! Whazzup? We did. Remember the recent announcement of the price increase? :-) 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Moving

On Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:01:55 -0700, "David Y." wrote: >I thought it was "tradition" to have a big clearance sale when one moves to >new digs! Whazzup? > >Dave W7AQK > [snip] They're selling products as fast as they can make them! No surplus stock Tom, N5GE n...@n5ge.com K3 #806, K3 #105

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Moving

I thought it was "tradition" to have a big clearance sale when one moves to new digs! Whazzup? Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: "Barry Middleton" To: Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 6:25 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Moving > Hello Eric and Wayne and all at Elecraft, >

Re: [Elecraft] CQWW SSB observations

Jeff, I agree completely. I'm about to take my K3 to P49Y for CQWW for about its fifth trip there. I love taking it in a backpack. We started that station with FT1000's but they were so difficult to transport that we standardized on PRO2s, but the K3 is far easier to deal with. And regard

Re: [Elecraft] CQWW SSB observations

> Rumor has it (second hand) that some Contesters are now > shying away from the K3 due to it's complexity, but not > necessarily it's performance. As a relatively experienced > owner I had no problem running what I consider to be > excellent radio. I've owned or operated most of the > modern ri

[Elecraft] Erasing K3 Macros

I have assigned a macro to PF1, and it works great. I now want to remove this macro from PF1. Will the macro be removed from my K3 if I go in the K3 Utility under the "Command Tester/K3 Macros" tab and push the CLEAR button? It says this is the "Erase Output Window". Do I need to go into the

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Macro control of AH-4 remote tuner (and otherprojects).

> 6) wait for tune successful (dig I/O on acc. skt). I originally looked for similar support (an input line that would place the K3 in "tune" mode when closed) to support the "TF" function of the Yaesu Quadra. Unfortunately, the K3 has no uncommitted input (the only to input lines are FSK a

Re: [Elecraft] CQWW SSB observations

Save and Restore configuration is intended to preserve those areas of storage that are changed by the EE INIT procedure. It includes many rig settings. But it does not capture the entire state of the K3. The K3 Utility Help page on Config Save describes what is and is not saved. Things like CW m

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Macro control of AH-4 remote tuner (and otherprojects).

I support this, too. I currently use an MFJ autotuner which is not designed for remote operation. I use it remotely with a 'tune' switch in the shack via a 100' cable to the tuner wired in parallel with the tune button on the tuner. I use an MFJ current balun between the tuner and the antenna whic

[Elecraft] New K3 audio mix feature

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[Elecraft] Elecraft Moving

Hello Eric and Wayne and all at Elecraft, My I pass my best wishes to you all on your move and I hope it all goes to plan, Just a thought, could you move to the UK. Joking apart my thanks to you for your first class products and your

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 feature

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Programming & macros

Thanks Lexa. This is the best support group I've ever seen! 73, Mike Alexandr Kobranov wrote: > Hi Mike, > > see page 17 of http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3_Pgmr%27s_Ref_Rev_C6.pdf > > Hope this "table 6" can answer SWT/H mapping scheme. > > 73! > Lexa, ok1dst > > Mike napsal(a): > >> Kewl! W

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Macro Suggestions

Lee Trout wrote: > > *Is it possible to put the K3 in a "sleep" mode: vox off, af gain 0, lcd > display off, led(s) off with one SWT then back to normal ("awake"?) with a > SWH of the same button? > > I think the POWER button does exactly that! > > Richard - HB9ANM > * >

Re: [Elecraft] CQWW SSB observations

Interesting comments. I've had my K3 for less than a month, and I'm not sure I'll ever learn all there is to know about it, especially in light of it being software defined and in a constant state of flux. That's an item of considerable appeal for me. I don't have to wait for a new model to hav

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Programming & macros

Hi Mike, see page 17 of http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3_Pgmr%27s_Ref_Rev_C6.pdf Hope this "table 6" can answer SWT/H mapping scheme. 73! Lexa, ok1dst Mike napsal(a): > Kewl! What's the button numbering scheme? I think I saw somewhere in the > macro thread that it's row,column. Where does tha

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Programming & macros

Kewl! What's the button numbering scheme? I think I saw somewhere in the macro thread that it's row,column. Where does that count from? Can all the buttons be accessed this way? Mike Dick Dievendorff wrote: > If you assign, for example, the PF1 function to a macro, then you can send > the string

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Macro control of AH-4 remote tuner (and otherprojects).

<> It would be great if Elecraft could produce a wide range auto antenna tuner that would <> work with a K3. It would even be better if it was a true balanced <> tuner. A waterproof reliable coupler from Elecraft I am sure would be a big hit. YES indeed! I'm currently using a remote CG-3000 on my

[Elecraft] K3 Macro Suggestions

*Is it possible to put the K3 in a "sleep" mode: vox off, af gain 0, lcd display off, led(s) off with one SWT then back to normal ("awake"?) with a SWH of the same button? Also, is is possible to assign a macro to unused buttons (such as Rx Ant for those of us that do not use it.) Thanks, Lee *

Re: [Elecraft] Central Tendency of K2 PCB Solder Pad Widths?

Hi Jeff: I don't believe it has to be quite that 'analytical' an approach. The intent of my comments in the article were to try to urge builders to use a soldering iron tip width which would not easily overlap the pad width, thus promoting the potential for dragging excess solder between pads

[Elecraft] K3: Anyone need help with the switch-customization (macro) feature?

Wayne, N6KR, wrote: ": this feature is perfect for automating multiple switch presses on your K3. " I'm really happy with my simple CWSPLT and UNSPLT macros that I've assigned to PF1 and PF2. Haven't had so much fun programming since the days when I fully mastered programming my HP-67 calculator

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Anyone need help with the switch-customization(macro) feature?

> Our goal is to make this so easy that everyone can take advantage of > it. We'll keep improving the instructions and samples based on your > feedback. The macro routines are a great addition to the K3. I've added two routines that up until now, I was engaging manually through multiple button p

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Macro control of AH-4 remote tuner (and other projects).

Hi Glen, Having a remote tuner, integrated with the K3 would be great... I'm currently at work, so am recalling from my head. I think you can achieve steps 1) through 5) by a hold on the TUNE front panel button. Holding TUNE will set power output to the power specified in the CONFIG:TUN PWR se

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Macro control of AH-4 remote tuner (and other projects).

Hi Stephen It would be great if Elecraft could produce a wide range auto antenna tuner like the SGC230 that would work with a K3. It would even be better if it was a true balanced tuner. A waterproof reliable coupler from Elecraft I am sure would be a big hit. John --- On Thu, 10/29/09, St

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Macro control of AH-4 remote tuner (and other projects).

Glen I too am using an Icom AH-4 tuner with the K3, it has behaved faultlessly for the past 5 years. Currently I have a manual push to make switch which I manually push with the K3 in tune mode (7.5W) and that works fine. I would, however, love to be able to seemlessly integrate it with the K3 i

[Elecraft] [K3] Macro control of AH-4 remote tuner (and other projects).

Hi Wayne and all, Thanks for the invite to ask Q's about macros. I want a remote tuner for the K3 and have purchased an Icom AH-4.  I built a simple controller but have been thinking I would program a PIC to automate the process but maybe macros will provide a better solution. What I need to do i

[Elecraft] K3 DSP Command Reference

The K3 Programmer's Reference makes reference to the K3 DSP Command Reference, but I haven't been able to find it ... or even any other reference to it ;) Is such a thing available, and if so, can someone point me to it? Tanks es 73, Dave AB7E _