Re: [Elecraft] K3BSR

2010-01-22 Thread Stan Rife
Thanks for the help guys, but the resolution you suggested is not what I used. I was putzing around with it after I sent the email and happened to push & hold the VOX button and that seemed to reset something...I don't know exactly what happened. Maybe turning the VOX on & off unlinked the VFOs

[Elecraft] LP-Pan for K3

2010-01-22 Thread Ron Lodewyck
For Sale: Factory assembled LP-Pan for K3 with Infrasonic PCI 192 kHz Pro audio interface card and full set of interconnecting cables. Everything like new. Used maybe one hour. Looks and works perfect. $250 including CONUS shipping. Going to a high end separate SDR approach. See photos at:

Re: [Elecraft] Windows 7 32 bit

2010-01-22 Thread Rick Commo
FWIW: Although the question was asked relative to 32 bit, I'll add that it is working for me and another local ham on Win7 64 bit. Just in case anyone is wondering. My computer is hooked to the K3 with a $12 USB-serial cable. Cheers all, -rick, K7LOG -Original Message- From: elecraft-bo

Re: [Elecraft] Delay in monitor audio - it aint there!

2010-01-22 Thread Luis V. Romero
Barry: The name is Lu. W4LT is my call sign. I suspect you will have a choice... Hearing non processed audio in real time, or hearing processed audio with a 31 milisecond delay. The laws of Physics are hard to bend... -lu- -Original Message- From: Barry Simpson [mailto:vk...@optusnet

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV vs. KXV3A

2010-01-22 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Matt is correct. 73, Eric Matt Zilmer wrote: > That was a mistake. You still have to order the KXV3A and install it, > or pay for it to be factory installed. > > My comment should have read that the KXV3A is what will be available > from some point in time forward, for new K3's. I don't belie

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV vs. KXV3A

2010-01-22 Thread Matt Zilmer
That was a mistake. You still have to order the KXV3A and install it, or pay for it to be factory installed. My comment should have read that the KXV3A is what will be available from some point in time forward, for new K3's. I don't believe that they're still shipping KXV3's now, but there may

[Elecraft] Information Update to W2 Firmware Rev 0.95

2010-01-22 Thread Brian
It has come to our attention that an important feature was not mentioned in the release notes for this new rev. We overlooked the fact that we had added the ability to engage SO2R mode via the front panel. By pressing the "Sensor" button for three seconds (not critical) then releasing the but

[Elecraft] K144XV vs. KXV3A

2010-01-22 Thread Oliver Dröse
Just read in W6NIA's K144XV eHam review: "If your K3 is a newer one, the KXV3A is already installed [see Elecraft web site for the phase-in serial number range]." Is that true? So if I order a K3 now the KXV3A is already included for nor extra charge? 73, Olli - DH8BQA ___

Re: [Elecraft] Delay in monitor audio - it aint there!

2010-01-22 Thread Barry Simpson
Walt It certainly is a problem for me and others I have corresponded with. Hopefully Elecraft will rectify it so that we can hear ourselves in real time. Barry VK2BJ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lu Rome

Re: [Elecraft] 2 meter Module

2010-01-22 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Looks like the last one made it here today. So we'll get them installed and resume shipping K144XVs next week. 73, Eric > - Original Message - > From: "Phil LaMarche" > To: "'Elecraft Reflector'" > Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 3:56 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] 2 meter Module > > >>

[Elecraft] eHam reviews - updates needed

2010-01-22 Thread David and Dianne on Comcast
Hi Eric, I haven't written an eHam review for #371 yet so. I'll trade you a K3 review on eHam for a P3 update on this reflector!! ;-) Ever curious and impatient, 73 de N1LQ-Dave __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth

Re: [Elecraft] 2 meter Module

2010-01-22 Thread aa1o
Mine is also ordered in June. Thanks for the info Phil -73 Bill AA1O K2 1740 K3 287 - Original Message - From: "Phil LaMarche" To: "'Elecraft Reflector'" Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 3:56 PM Subject: [Elecraft] 2 meter Module > Wonder if the wrong parts have arrived and shipping wil

[Elecraft] 2 meter Module

2010-01-22 Thread Phil LaMarche
Wonder if the wrong parts have arrived and shipping will start gain? Understand they are in May BO's. Mine is June. Getting close. Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com www.w9dvm.com 80

Re: [Elecraft] K2: cover for Mic socket

2010-01-22 Thread Iain MacDonnell - N6ML
On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 11:28 AM, L. T. Stem wrote: > For the CW ops that do not like an open microphone jack, Diamond part number > 31005 will do nicely. > > Available from Expedition Exchange Inc. > http://www.expeditionexchange.com/diamondantenna/ > > I am pleased with mine, and they are very

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Audio Quality of SSB (RX, not TX) ?

2010-01-22 Thread Hector Padron
"Can the K3 DSP repair or fixup the audio quality of a weak SSB signal".? Dear  Phil,like it was stated already the K3 is not magic,its almost perfect but I can tell you that coming from a sold FT-2000 and a sold IC-756ProIII,I am impressed of how well the DSP works at the K3,I could never do wi

[Elecraft] KAT100 Gone.

2010-01-22 Thread edward kacura
I have a KAT100 which is excess to my needs now. $200.00 shipped US only, paypal please. Contact me off line @ ekac...@yahoo.com  Thank you, Ed  N7EDK The tuner is gone, thanks for the replies. 73 de Ed  N7EDK __ Elecraft mailin

[Elecraft] K3BSR

2010-01-22 Thread srife
I installed and was trying to setup Don's program. Got it going and it seems to work ok but there seems to be an issue with the receiver audio going deaf while tuning rapidly with the VFO. My question is, this is the day after and I have turned on the K3 and A & B VFOs are on the s

[Elecraft] F:S K3/100K

2010-01-22 Thread K7WIA
K3/100Ksn 2225 KBPF3 Gen coverage KFL3A-2.1Kssb filter KTCXO3-1 TCXO 1ppm KXV3Xverter interface KUSBUSB cable PR6 6 meter preamp MH2 hand mike Heil Proset Headset Shipped to your door $2300 (USA only) over $2700 in

[Elecraft] K2: cover for Mic socket

2010-01-22 Thread L. T. Stem
For the CW ops that do not like an open microphone jack, Diamond part number 31005 will do nicely. Available from Expedition Exchange Inc. http://www.expeditionexchange.com/diamondantenna/ I am pleased with mine, and they are very reasonable. I have no interest in this company.   __

Re: [Elecraft] Delay in monitor audio - it aint there!

2010-01-22 Thread Lu Romero
Interesting article! Answers a lot of my questions about the audio processing system. Thank you so much for the link! 31 miliseconds... Really? Wow! Do you guys consider this a problem? Sort of puts the average ATSC compression propagation delay of roughly 6-10 seconds, depending on bit pac

Re: [Elecraft] grounding power supply email trail is confusing

2010-01-22 Thread Jim Brown
On Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:48:45 -0800, Byron Servies wrote: >On Jan 22, 2010, at 9:37 AM, Jim Spears wrote: >> Could someone synthesize this into a set of practical guidelines which are NEC compliant and technically correct. >I'm starting with the ARRL 2010 Handbook, Chapter 28 - Safety. >Groundi

Re: [Elecraft] Windows 7 32 bit

2010-01-22 Thread Dick Dievendorff
I test with Windows 7, Vista, XP, and Windows 98SE. Others report success with Windows 98 (pre SE) and Windows 2000. The K3 Utility requires admin privileges during install, but not thereafter. Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone On Jan 22, 2010, at 9:38 AM, Joe G wrote: > > Does anyone know

Re: [Elecraft] Was Grounding negative side of power supply?-CORRECTING A SERIOUS ERROR [END of Thread]

2010-01-22 Thread David Cutter
Eric I suggested that a picture is worth a 1000 words and here is a leaflet from the RSGB which explains some of the subject for UK amateurs. I'm sure there's a similar leaflet from ARRL and other societies. http://www.rsgb.org/emc/pdfs/leaflets/emc_leaflet07.pdf 73 David G3UNA > Guys - Ti

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Audio Quality of SSB (RX, not TX) ?

2010-01-22 Thread WILLIS COOKE
Phil, the K3 has lots of tools that will help with a weak SSB signal.  The receiver is very sensitive, the Noise Blanker works well, but takes some experience to get the full benefit because it has a lot of flexibility.  The Notch works very well.  Of course, the ONLY thing that matters is how i

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Strange VFO operation

2010-01-22 Thread Stewart
Sorry, should have typed A/B 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:14:49 GMT, Stewart wrote: > If I use "Live Memory" to recall a stored 2m (28MHz) frequency > into A, and with B set to say 80m, then swap A>B I get :- > > VFO A (80m) unable to tune (until Freq Ent) is pressed) > VFO B (recalled

Re: [Elecraft] grounding power supply email trail is confusing

2010-01-22 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, Maybe Eric will not object if I summarize my views in one last public post. :-) There are 3 "grounds" that a ham station should be concerned with: 1) AC service grounding - best to consult with a licensed electrician on this one. Older buildings may need some updating. Unless you have k

[Elecraft] K3: Audio Quality of SSB (RX, not TX) ?

2010-01-22 Thread Phil Hystad
I have been using up e-mail bits and bytes "selling" the K3 to a friend of mine (Greg, KM6SG). He hasn't done much CW since he passed his Advanced license test and is mostly a SSB type of guy. Me, I am mostly CW. So, he asks me this question about the K3, "Can the K3 DSP repair or fixup the a

Re: [Elecraft] grounding power supply email trail is confusing

2010-01-22 Thread Byron Servies
On Jan 22, 2010, at 9:37 AM, Jim Spears wrote: > Could someone synthesize this into a set of practical guidelines which are > NEC compliant and technically correct. I'm starting with the ARRL 2010 Handbook, Chapter 28 - Safety. Grounding is discussed extensively beginning in section 28.1.8.

Re: [Elecraft] Windows 7 32 bit

2010-01-22 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I believe K3 Utility is compatible with Windows 7. 73, Eric WA6HHQ --- Joe G wrote: > Does anyone know if the K3 utility and K3_EZ are compatible with 32 bit Win 7 > > Joe > W1JGS > > - > Joe > W1JGS > __ Elecraft mailing list H

[Elecraft] Win 7

2010-01-22 Thread jack jackson
The K3 Utility works fine with Win. 7. YMMV! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl

Re: [Elecraft] Windows 7 32 bit

2010-01-22 Thread WILLIS COOKE
The K3 utility is compatible with Windows 7 64 bit and Vista.  I have not tried Win 7 32 bit or K3_EZ  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: Joe G To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, January 22, 2010 11:38:14 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Windows 7 32 bit Does an

Re: [Elecraft] eHam reviews - updates needed

2010-01-22 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Correction on the W2 review link. Apparently there are two different ones on eHam. The other one I meant to post was: http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8613 73, Eric WA6HHQ Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > I just noticed that some of the eHam review categories are getting > sta

Re: [Elecraft] W2 assembly

2010-01-22 Thread Terry Schieler
I have also used emery boards which are flexible enough to bow under pressure and get a good flat surface attack on the paint around the hole. The ones I use have course surface on one side and finer surface on the other. Some have a foam like middle layer and are a bit more flexible. Usually I bu

Re: [Elecraft] Windows 7 32 bit

2010-01-22 Thread Jeff KB2M
I'm running K3 Utility ver 1.2.12.28 here under Win 7 32 bit with no problems whatever... 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe G Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 12:38 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.n

[Elecraft] eHam reviews - updates needed

2010-01-22 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I just noticed that some of the eHam review categories are getting stale and could use some new reviews. If you are feeling effusive and want to write a short review of your K3, W2 Wattmeter etc., here are a few direct links to the eham Elecraft review pages: K3: http://www.eham.net/revie

[Elecraft] Windows 7 32 bit

2010-01-22 Thread Joe G
Does anyone know if the K3 utility and K3_EZ are compatible with 32 bit Win 7 Joe W1JGS - Joe W1JGS -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Windows-7-32-bit-tp4441435p4441435.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _

[Elecraft] grounding power supply email trail is confusing

2010-01-22 Thread Jim Spears
K9YC, W3FPR, W4TV and others have certainly raised my interest in the art and science of "grounding" vs "earthing" in the grand scheme of things as specified in the NEC and other sources. But there has been such a proliferation of messages over several days, the net effect of which is to leave me

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding negative side of power supply?

2010-01-22 Thread Al Lorona
Variations on this thread surface every few months but for a thickhead like me the essential idea seems to finally be sinking in. If I can ask you guys to simplify and reiterate, what you are saying is that for an arrangement where the shack is in a separate building that is 75 feet from the el

Re: [Elecraft] Was Grounding negative side of power supply?-CORRECTING A SERIOUS ERROR [END of Thread]

2010-01-22 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Guys - Time to end this thread (and related grounding, lightening threads). Please take it off list and correspond directly with one another. If you all are able to come to an agreement, then feel free to post a summary of the results. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft Moderator >

[Elecraft] K3 - Strange VFO operation

2010-01-22 Thread Stewart
If I use "Live Memory" to recall a stored 2m (28MHz) frequency into A, and with B set to say 80m, then swap A>B I get :- VFO A (80m) unable to tune (until Freq Ent) is pressed) VFO B (recalled memory) able to tune Very strange... 73 Stewart G3RXQ _

Re: [Elecraft] K3BSR New Features...

2010-01-22 Thread Edward Dickinson, III
...looks to be an interesting program. I installed it but it doesn't seem to be compatible for Win 7-64. I haven't been able to find a compatibility mode that helps. 73, Dick - KA5KKT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] Was Grounding negative side of power supply?-CORRECTING A SERIOUS ERROR

2010-01-22 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Jim, > No, it is bonding of neutral to the EQUIPMENT GROUND (in that > equipment) that is the problem, because it allows return current > to divide between neutral and equipment ground and any other > conductors that the equipment ground is bonded to. Bonding the neutral to the equipment gro

Re: [Elecraft] New W2 Firmware rev 0.95 and W2 Interface rev 1.1.1.20 available

2010-01-22 Thread Richard Squire - HB9ANM
Excellent! Peak Hold is now perfectly stable in AUTO mode, everything works as it should and the new interface is very pleasant to use. Thanks Brian and David! 73 - Richard - HB9ANM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-W2-Firmware-rev-0-95-and-W2-Interface-rev-1-1-1-20-

Re: [Elecraft] WTB: XV432 Transverter (receive-only OK)

2010-01-22 Thread AD6XY
I would quite like one too - no PA required as I want to use it purely to drive my 3.4GHz, 5.7GHz and 10GHz transverters via the K2. The 2.3GHz and 24GHz transverters use a 144MHz IF and I have an XV144 for this. Mike -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/WTB-XV432-Transverter-r

Re: [Elecraft] Was Grounding negative side of power supply?-CORRECTING A SERIOUS ERROR

2010-01-22 Thread Paul Christensen
> That's tradition, and common practice, but there is nothing in > NEC to discourage additional earth connections to the ground > (the green wire). Supplemental electrode grounding is allowed under NEC Article 250.54. One exception to multiple ground points on a circuit is the use of an isolate

Re: [Elecraft] Lightning Protection articles

2010-01-22 Thread Don Wilhelm
Joe, Details on *my* perimeter ring -- I put mine in while backfilling around the foundation, used #4 wire and placed it 6 to 12 inches under the final grade. It is located quite near the foundation - from zero to 12 inches. There is a driven 8 ft. ground rod at every corner and any other pl

Re: [Elecraft] Delay in monitor audio - it aint there!

2010-01-22 Thread Jim Brown
On Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:12:19 -0500, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: >Although 31 ms of delay was reported, that wasn't what the article was >written about. FWIW, 31 msec is a lot of delay by audio standards. I've seen reports of half as much delay being bothersome to musicians listening to their own vo

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 69, Issue 40

2010-01-22 Thread Jim Brown
On Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:35:02 -0800, tom kenville wrote: >It is best not to rely on water pipes for any type of grounding. RIGHT! And that has NEVER been acceptable practice. NEC and other electrical codes REQUIRE that there be at least one driven rod for the electrical system ground, and a seco

Re: [Elecraft] Was Grounding negative side of power supply? -CORRECTING A SERIOUS ERROR

2010-01-22 Thread Jim Brown
On Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:02:58 -0500, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: >While the Neutral (the white wire in the US three wire power >cable) must be bonded to ground at the service entrance and >nowhere else, by code the Neutral must ** NOT ** be bonded to >the case/chassis of any equipment (e.g., white s