Re: [Elecraft] Buryflex all the way to K3?

2010-05-31 Thread Jim Brown
On Mon, 31 May 2010 21:00:32 -0400, Tom W8JI wrote: >Something else was going on Jim. Not shielding. >In short, >the "antenna" used on the analyzer has increasing >sensitivity for a given flux level with frequency. Agreed. But there's more -- my amp, a Titan 425, has an L network output, and

[Elecraft] Psychoacoustics and Simulation

2010-05-31 Thread Jim Brown
On Mon, 31 May 2010 22:38:30 -0400, Bill Tippett wrote: >In 1994 he unveiled the Bose >Auditioner program, a software tool that allows acoustic engineers to >hear precisely what a proposed audio system will sound like from any >seat in a large venue even before building construction begins. >On t

[Elecraft] K2/100 Has No Output on 80 or 40 When Hot

2010-05-31 Thread Phil-W6TQG
Every since the last Field Day, my K2/100 (#3713) loses output, and the receiver goes dead, on 40m and 80m when it gets hot. This occurs for power levels of 9 watts and 100 watts. The 30m through 10m bands are OK. I can easily replicate the problem when the power amp is connected, but so far it see

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Which headphones for stereo cw work? Summation

2010-05-31 Thread Jim Brown
On Mon, 31 May 2010 21:50:34 -0400, Don Wilhelm wrote: >I believe the key word here is "psychoacoustics". Well, we're a bit off topic here, but psychoacoustics is a very mature science that studies how humans hear and perceive sound. I'm a member of the Acoustical Society of America, and that

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Build - #6950

2010-05-31 Thread Steve KC8QVO
Good news - the rig is on the air! I have made two QSO's on it so far. I tried holding off to get one of my friends to give me the first QSO but I scrolled past a guy calling CQ and just couldn't resist HI. So I have two QSO's on the rig so far. I tuned the filters first with the receive method.

[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft BL2 balun

2010-05-31 Thread Randy Cook
250w switchable 1:1 or 4:1 Assembled and tested, but never used. $40+shipping new from Elecraft $25 plus USPS or UPS from me Please contact me offline Randy K6CRC K3 #2051 k6...@arrl.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman

Re: [Elecraft] Bartg Sprint 75

2010-05-31 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Necessary bandwidth for 75 baud 170 Hz shift RTTY is about 360 Hz - approximately (75/2 * 5 + 170). A 400 Hz roofing filter is probably close to optimum for 75 baud RTTY. Note - 200 Hz is theoretically too narrow for even 45.45 baud RTTY (necessary bandwidth approximately 280 Hz). 73, ...

Re: [Elecraft] Alpha Software

2010-05-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
Richard, Normally, the reflector does not see the testing results of Alpha firmware. In this particular case, the alpha level firmware was sent to a number of folks who requested it, and some of them reported their observations on the reflector. Normally, the alpha firmware is available to the

Re: [Elecraft] Alpha Software

2010-05-31 Thread Lyle Johnson
> I noticed for the first time a discussion of "wonders" and "glitches" of > alpha software for the first time on the reflector. Why? > Occasionally an alpha tester will inadvertently copy the reflector rather than the alpha testers or firmware developers. You can be sure that when firmwar

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Which headphones for stereo cw work? Summation

2010-05-31 Thread Bill Tippett
On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 9:50 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > I believe the key word here is "psychoacoustics". Psychoacoustics is the study of subjective human perception of sounds. It has nothing to do with creating artificial "ear shattering bass" in boom boxes. "In the late 1960s, as a part of ong

[Elecraft] Alpha Software

2010-05-31 Thread Richard Thorpe
I noticed for the first time a discussion of "wonders" and "glitches" of alpha software for the first time on the reflector. Why? R Thorpe AC9D __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http:/

Re: [Elecraft] Revision 3.97; is it still Beta?

2010-05-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
That revision will never come "off beta". Elecraft does not work the revision levels that way. The firmware Field Testers (and a few others) are currently working with version 3.99. If that version is OK, it will be moved to Beta status (prospects are not good for that, there are a few bugs). W

Re: [Elecraft] Bartg Sprint 75

2010-05-31 Thread Lyle Johnson
> June 12 is the Bartg Sprint 75 (test) Contest. > At this speed, what is the best filter to use and can we > still use the so sharp Dual PB?... I just read the rules. The shift is not specified, only the data rate as being 75 bps rather than 45 (or 45.45) bps. The K3 DualPB filter for AFSK or

[Elecraft] Revision 3.97; is it still Beta?

2010-05-31 Thread W0WOI
And if so, when specifically shall it come off Beta. Thank you. __ 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 hoste

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Which headphones for stereo cw work? Summation

2010-05-31 Thread Bill K9YEQ
This is the reason I purchased Dynaco A50's back in the 60's. They were very close to flat. Music sounded as close to live as I could afford. Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Mon

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Which headphones for stereo cw work? Summation

2010-05-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
I believe the key word here is "psychoacoustics". A lot of non-audiophiles seem to like a lot of bass - even to the point of distortion. Listen to the bass-rumbling of many autos on the road - it drives me nuts at traffic lights, but for some reason or another, "earth-shattering bass" that shake

[Elecraft] Bartg Sprint 75

2010-05-31 Thread Claude Du Berger
Hello Group. June 12 is the Bartg Sprint 75 (test) Contest. At this speed, what is the best filter to use and can we still use the so sharp Dual PB? Claude Du Berger VE2FK ve...@arrl.net http://www.contestgroupduquebec.com/ http://sites.google.com/site/va2upcontesting/Home ___

Re: [Elecraft] K3 MH2 Mic Problem

2010-05-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
Deane, Something is wrong, a mic gain of 56 should produce lots of overdrive. You either have a mic problem or a K3 problem. Try another mic if you can (trying another K3 may be more difficult :-) ). 73, Don W3FPR Deane Walkington wrote: > My K3 has an internal 2M module which is working very

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Assembly / Static Dissipation

2010-05-31 Thread Jim / W6JHB
Don (and all) - Thanks for the info. I had totally forgotten about using that center screw terminal on the grounded outlets. D'hhh! Homer Simpson mode after too many Memorial Day cold Heinekens! 73, Jim -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Assembly-Stati

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Assembly / Static Dissipation

2010-05-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, Assuming you have modern electrical wiring (2 wires plus ground) at all your wall receptacles, just connect it to the center screw of a nearby receptacle plate. That is sufficient grounding for anti-static protection. It will not suffice for station grounding for lightning, but that is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 MH2 Mic Problem

2010-05-31 Thread Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF
Hi Deane, I too have the MH2 and the XV144 and my FP MIC BIAS is set to High I use Mic Gain 10, Comp 0 for FM and Mic 10, Comp 20 for SSB Jeff Cochrane VK4BOF Innisfail QLD Australia Elecraft K3 #4257 - Original Message - From: Deane Walkington To: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Tue

Re: [Elecraft] Buryflex all the way to K3?

2010-05-31 Thread Tom W8JI
> I do have an HP 3590D spectrum analyzer sitting in the > shack, and put a > simple loop on it to look at 2nd harmonics from my Ten Tec > 425 amp and 160M > vertical. It was about -44 dBc when I started, and I got > it down to the rated > -50 dBc by doing nothing more than changing coax jumpers

[Elecraft] K3 MH2 Mic Problem

2010-05-31 Thread Deane Walkington
My K3 has an internal 2M module which is working very well. However since installing the 2M module some two weeks ago I have a mic/power problem on the HF bands. When keying the mic on 2M I see a 10 W reading on the power barograph and the power reading in the VFO B area is 1.01 Mw which is what

Re: [Elecraft] One more question about CW operation

2010-05-31 Thread Paul
>So I wonder, do people still use straight keys these days? Yes www.skccgroup.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth

[Elecraft] Cox Connectors (was: Buryflex all the way to K3?)

2010-05-31 Thread Lyle Johnson
> My rule, learned the hard way -- stick to first quality, name > brand connectors. Amphenol isn't cheap, but that's all I buy. > If I were a mfr with a decent lab (like Tom, or W2VJN) and > could do serious testing of other products, I might add other > mfrs to that list. > We used King

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Which headphones for stereo cw work? Summation

2010-05-31 Thread Bill W4ZV
Jim Brown-10 wrote: > > On Sun, 30 May 2010 03:37:25 -0700 (PDT), Bill W4ZV wrote: > >>Dr. Amar Bose taught the introductory circuit theory classes (6.01 and 6.02) >>at MIT for many years. He was unquestionably the best true teacher I've >>ever had in my life. > > So I've heard. But Bose as a

[Elecraft] K3 Assembly / Static Dissipation

2010-05-31 Thread Jim Bennett / W6JHB
Hi All, Getting ready to take delivery of my K3/100 kit on Tuesday afternoon and expect to start assembly after I stop slobbering all over the cool box of "stuff"! I've got a nice anti-static mat and attached wrist connector that I got from Fry's just for this project. That was the good news. Th

Re: [Elecraft] Buryflex all the way to K3?

2010-05-31 Thread Jim Brown
On Mon, 31 May 2010 18:59:20 -0400, Tom W8JI wrote: >After making dozens of measurements here, I concluded the >major problems I had were from antennas coupling to antennas >(even at 1000 foot spacing) and how connectors were mounted >on radios and amplifiers, and things like BNC and phono >co

Re: [Elecraft] Buryflex all the way to K3?

2010-05-31 Thread Jim Miller
Thanks all! My K3/10 is almost always running at 5w CW. I'm really surprised and grateful for the great ears and enormous patience DXers have shown responding to my puny signal. I did note that the 70ft run to my dipole via RG213 was right on spec when I measured it at 0.5db of loss. But the 20ft

[Elecraft] RE your K1 for sale

2010-05-31 Thread watchesandclocks
I assume that since the posting is a month old it is gone...but if not, please email me direct at watchesandclo...@rogers.com Thanks, Larry VE3LR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: h

Re: [Elecraft] Buryflex all the way to K3?

2010-05-31 Thread Tom W8JI
> One thought. If you're going to operate SO2R and run > power, you should > probably use the bigger coax for the jumper, because the > more robust shield > can help interstation crosstalk. I did that in my shack > for that reason, and > it made a difference. I'd be very surprised if that had

[Elecraft] Fw: Buryflex all the way to K3?

2010-05-31 Thread Ken Kopp
Thanks all for the input. I'll just run 8X jumpers from my bonding panel to the K3. - "Bigger coax" is unlikely to bring better shielding, -unless- it's double shielded, as in RG-214. There

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub-receiver use

2010-05-31 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
> If you want to switch in real time (say on alternate sweeps, so the > P3 can display both main and sub "at the same time") then you'd need > to use solid-state switches. Probably several sections to get the > required isolation. I don't know that the requirement is for alternate sweep dis

Re: [Elecraft] RFI PC Speaker Hum

2010-05-31 Thread Jim Brown
On Sat, 29 May 2010 11:10:39 -0700 (PDT), Brian - N5BCN wrote: >Thanks for any suggestions! W4TV has given you great advice. 99.9% of all amplified speakers have RFI problems at some frequency, including pro products with major brand names. The usual causes are 1) lousy shielding 2) lack of RF

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Which headphones for stereo cw work? Summation

2010-05-31 Thread Jim Brown
On Sun, 30 May 2010 03:37:25 -0700 (PDT), Bill W4ZV wrote: >Dr. Amar Bose taught the introductory circuit theory classes (6.01 and 6.02) >at MIT for many years. He was unquestionably the best true teacher I've >ever had in my life. So I've heard. But Bose as a company is not at all well respecte

Re: [Elecraft] K2 goes wild on 40m - - need advice

2010-05-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
Vidi, If it is the 100 watt K2, I strongly recommend adding the KPA100UPKIT - that change was made because some KPA100s tended to develop a parasitic on 40 meters. You should also install the upgraded shield kit. If you have the 10 watt K2, then there is another problem and we need more detai

Re: [Elecraft] Buryflex all the way to K3?

2010-05-31 Thread Jim Brown
On Sun, 30 May 2010 15:37:23 -0400, Jim Miller wrote: >Thanks all for the input. I'll just run 8X jumpers from my bonding panel to >the K3. One thought. If you're going to operate SO2R and run power, you should probably use the bigger coax for the jumper, because the more robust shield can hel

Re: [Elecraft] Buryflex all the way to K3?

2010-05-31 Thread Jim Brown
On Sun, 30 May 2010 15:13:19 -0400, Tom W8JI wrote: > There is some bad information on Internet >about it and some real wild myths, YES. That said, some of the "misinformation and myth" is based on the use of cheap, no-name junk connectors sold at hamfests and on the internet, often by "resp

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Why no enameled wire for T4?

2010-05-31 Thread Jim Brown
On Mon, 31 May 2010 12:19:29 -0400, Ross Primrose N4RP wrote: >Why does the K2 manual tell you NOT to used enameled wire for T4? I haven't studied that circuit,but I'd guess it's because the dielectric of insulated wire changes the stray capacitance, which changes the tuning of the circuit. 7

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware V3.99

2010-05-31 Thread Radio Amateur N5GE
On Mon, 31 May 2010 16:38:11 -0400, "John, KD8K" wrote: Yes, the QSK is much improved. Good work guys! [snip] >By the way, I really like the new QSK+ mode. It may be the best QSK I >have heard on any rig. Thanks! > >73, John KD8K [snip]

Re: [Elecraft] One more question about CW operation

2010-05-31 Thread Alexey Kats
Thank you all, that was most educative. And I apologize for the provocative question - I simply couldn't restrict my curiosity. -- Alexey Kats (neko) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: h

Re: [Elecraft] Odd error code... "DVR" ?!

2010-05-31 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
If you don't have a DVR, you probably now have it turned on in CONFIG: KDVR3. Set it to "not inSt". I've done just about every beta firmware and a lot of alphas. Rarely, will sometimes get bit changes to config settings when installing new firmware. Have never been able to make it the same rese

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware V3.99

2010-05-31 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 5:14 PM, David Quental wrote: > Hello all, >> I must agree. It's really awesome QSK and for some strange reason I find >> that I can send faster and with less errors with the internal keyer. The >> sidetone seems more articulate or maybe the response to the paddle commands

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware V3.99

2010-05-31 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
3.99 Alpha. Something similar. Frequency is 7012 but don't think that matters. Set to CW. Turn on SUB. Double tap A>B. SPLIT. BSET. MODE to SSB. Clear BSET. TUNE. Clear TUNE. Sub RX now has some very strange audio as if went to CW filter but shift is way high. Hitting BSET to view SUB s

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware V3.99

2010-05-31 Thread David Quental
Hello all, > I must agree. It's really awesome QSK and for some strange reason I find > that I can send faster and with less errors with the internal keyer. The > sidetone seems more articulate or maybe the response to the paddle commands > are faster...Whatever...I like it. RIT will be nice to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware V3.99

2010-05-31 Thread Steve Ellington
I must agree. It's really awesome QSK and for some strange reason I find that I can send faster and with less errors with the internal keyer. The sidetone seems more articulate or maybe the response to the paddle commands are faster...Whatever...I like it. RIT will be nice to have back. Steve N

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware V3.99

2010-05-31 Thread John, KD8K
I have the same thing occurring here with 3.99. When working split, as soon as I transmit, sub RX reception quits. (just a slight noise in background on the sub rx, like a receiver that has no antenna connected). This was on CW. Both the sub and the main receiver was set to the same mode (CW).

Re: [Elecraft] Odd error code... "DVR" ?!

2010-05-31 Thread Radio Amateur N5GE
On Mon, 31 May 2010 14:53:52 -0500, Gil WA5YKK wrote: >From page 67 of the manual... ERR DVR Digital Voice Recorder not found DVR module may be defective or incorrectly installed, or the MCU or DSP firmware may require updating. I keep a copy of the K3 Manual PDF file on my desktop. These PDF

[Elecraft] K2 goes wild on 40m - - need advice

2010-05-31 Thread vidi
Elecrafters, I bought a K2 already built up from a friend while on a trip to the USA. It is serial number 1008. It is stable on all bands except on 40m where it breaks into oscillation as soon as I start sending CW, even with the power output set to a very low level. I would appreciate

[Elecraft] Odd error code... "DVR" ?!

2010-05-31 Thread Gil WA5YKK
To anyone who has had the same experience I'm at yet another standoff point with my K3, latest firmware update, everything installed, and just two days ago I got "ERR DVR", so I looked it up. Not one such item listed, just a notation that I made myself, and I can't recall what I did to c

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub-receiver use

2010-05-31 Thread Alan Bloom
The K3's S-meter reads up to S9 + 60 dB, which is -13 dBm. The noise floor in 500 Hz bandwidth with preamp on is around -136 dBm. So an IF switch really needs more than 120 dB isolation to avoid cross-talk between the main and sub-receivers. That is certainly possible but it's not trivial either

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] : Eric at the German Hamfest

2010-05-31 Thread Doug Turnbull
It will be good to see Eric at Friedrichshafen. In the case of Elecraft, I would purchase a cap if available. Now I can see the P3, which has already been ordered. 73 Doug EI2CN PS 1) It will be possible to take FCC exams on Saturday at Friedrichshafen. 2) I plan to be there fo

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware V3.99

2010-05-31 Thread Alexandr Kobranov
I can replicate this (with 3.99alpha) but only if I have VFO A in CW mode then SUB in SSB mode. If the same mode in A and B (main and sub) then problem is not active. It seems to be something around mode switching... so my few cents... 73! Lexa, OK1DST 2010/5/31 Barry N1EU > > > JohnK1JD wrot

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub-receiver use

2010-05-31 Thread hb9ari
Hi Guy, All OK ! Effectively, i don't envisage to "look" for 50MHz activity on the P3 during transmitting on lower bands. I will look at the K3 schematics how are switched antennas, KAT3, KRX3, etc. I'm not 100% ok with all these connections for the moment... and how TX/RX switching is done...

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Why no enameled wire for T4?

2010-05-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ross, 3 reasons I can think of: 1) The enamel wire supplied is a smaller gauge than the green and white wires that are also supplied. 2) If the enamel wire is scraped in the process of winding T4, there can be a shorted turn produced. 3) If the smaller wire is used, it may overheat also producin

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware V3.99 (?)

2010-05-31 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
3.99 is in alpha test at this point. It mainly includes QSK and high speed CW improvements. On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 11:58 AM, Fred Atchley wrote: > John, are you referring to V3.97? > > On another note, for my ears, the NR in V3.97 is night and day better than > any so far. At the lower odd numb

[Elecraft] One more question about CW operation

2010-05-31 Thread Edward R Cole
Both. I still have my Skilcraft straight key that I started with in 1958 as a Novice. And added a Bencher BY-1 paddle a couple years ago (which I am still getting used to using). Full disclosure is that I have been off CW for several years (except for eme where I use a computer to generate C

[Elecraft] One more question about CW operation

2010-05-31 Thread Ken Kopp
I use my 1930's brass straight key regularly! The rest of the time I use an Elecraft / Bencher HexKey. One of the best paddles I've ever used. (:-) I have a small box to switch the two between the K2 and the K3. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.net ___

Re: [Elecraft] One more question about CW operation

2010-05-31 Thread WILLIS COOKE
There has been a revival of operators using straight keys, bugs and cooties.  Some are very good to the point that you can hardly tell what key they are using.  Some are in the learning/relearning phase and are not so good.  The Straight Key Century Club www.skccgroup.com is a group of such enth

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware V3.99

2010-05-31 Thread Barry N1EU
JohnK1JD wrote: > > I really like the QSK improvement at ANY speed, but discovered a glitch > with ver 3.99 this morning. This occurred in split mode (QRQ CW must be > off to do this) with the sub RX on. The sub RX works fine until > transmitting, then mutes and will not come back to life until

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub-receiver use

2010-05-31 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
I don't doubt for an instant what you say. I'm thinking the common ground path issues and cable routing issues would get it, not that you couldn't do it with the relays "standalone". And then the complaints would start about hearing signals move in one RX while tuning on the other, starting with

[Elecraft] [P3] : Eric at the German Hamfest

2010-05-31 Thread Raymond METZGER
Hi Elecrafters, The June issue of the German Ham magazine "Funk Amateur" has just arrived. There is a P3 presentation (page 590), which also announces Eric's presence at the International German Hamfest at Friedrichshafen last week-end of June for a first European presentation of the P3 (Boot

Re: [Elecraft] One more question about CW operation

2010-05-31 Thread Bill Coleman
On May 31, 2010, at 9:54 AM, Alexey Kats wrote: > I apologize if my question is not related to elecraft products at all, > but I am simply curious... Of all fine folks using Elecraft > transceivers, do you still use straight keys or bugs? Or are you using > paddles and keyers all the time? > > I

[Elecraft] K2 - Why no enameled wire for T4?

2010-05-31 Thread Ross Primrose N4RP
Why does the K2 manual tell you NOT to used enameled wire for T4? 73, Ross N4RP -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications.” __ E

Re: [Elecraft] One more question about CW operation

2010-05-31 Thread Radio Amateur N5GE
On Mon, 31 May 2010 10:24:02 -0400, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: >One of the things you will hear on the air is computer generated >keying with "contest spacing" which is a design "cram" to shorten >sending time without too much of a reduction in readibility. Once >used to it, some prefer it. These

Re: [Elecraft] One more question about CW operation

2010-05-31 Thread Radio Amateur N5GE
On Mon, 31 May 2010 06:54:17 -0700, Alexey Kats wrote: Yes, straight keys and bugs are still used, although only about ten to fifteen percent of the users have mastered them. Those who have mastered them send pretty darn good code. I was never able to master the bug, but learned the straight ke

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware V3.99 (?)

2010-05-31 Thread Fred Atchley
John, are you referring to V3.97? On another note, for my ears, the NR in V3.97 is night and day better than any so far. At the lower odd number settings (e.g. dash 1) The signal is not significantly degraded but there is a noticeable reduction in noise. 73, Fred, AE6IC, K3 2241 _

Re: [Elecraft] Question about K2 mod for optimizing it for 5W CW

2010-05-31 Thread Vic K2VCO
On 5/31/2010 6:59 AM, Alexey Kats wrote: >>> Anyway... I know that older version of K2 manual refers to changing >>> winding of T4 transformer to 2:2 (instead of original 2:3) in order to >>> increase efficiency of CW performance on 5W or less. Keep in mind that the 25% decrease in current draw a

Re: [Elecraft] One more question about CW operation

2010-05-31 Thread L. D. Ingram
Hi Alexey, I am one that uses a straight key - thats the way I started and although I have played with paddles and bugs I always seem to revert to the old navy straight key I have had since 1955. Larry Ingram AG4NN At 09:54 AM 5/31/2010, you wrote: >Of all fine folks using Elecraft >trans

Re: [Elecraft] K1 OT lead acid battery charging

2010-05-31 Thread Wes Stewart
The short answer is that if the battery is discharged, you will, at least in the initial phase, be severely overcharging it and in the end phase, be undercharging it. At the very least, as a rule of thumb you should limit the current initially to something under C/4, where C= AH rating = 5A.

Re: [Elecraft] K1 OT lead acid battery charging

2010-05-31 Thread Tom W8JI
Assuming it is like any typical lead acid battery charging voltage of a six cell lead-acid battery, to fully charge the battery, is over 13.8 volts. It has to under 14.7 volts to prevent excessive gassing, 14.4 volts is generally the gassing threshold. Most of the stuff here that includes a vo

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub-receiver use

2010-05-31 Thread Tom W8JI
Others are asking for that to be switchable back and forth between the two *dynamically*. This involves both IF's and allows for signals in the IF of one RX to be heard in the other. This would a switch with 100 dB isolation. It would be an expensive option, plus some significant new code.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub-receiver use

2010-05-31 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
Yeah, The rub is getting Wayne to add an option that will look at the subRX for the P3 interface functions. Think you might get what you're asking for. Others are asking for that to be switchable back and forth between the two *dynamically*. This involves both IF's and allows for signals in the

Re: [Elecraft] One more question about CW operation

2010-05-31 Thread ki4bbl
I use my Dad's old j11 straight key once in awhile...but I love the ticks that quietly emanate from by bencher and Kent paddles, too. No keyer here. Greg Doughty > > On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 7:54 AM, Alexey Kats > wrote: >> I apologize if my question is not related to elecraft products at

Re: [Elecraft] One more question about CW operation

2010-05-31 Thread Bob Cunnings
Yes, operation here is almost exclusively straight key or bug. I use my Swedish Pump style straight key at least 50% of the time, it's a dream to operate. Bob NW8L On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 7:54 AM, Alexey Kats wrote: > I apologize if my question is not related to elecraft products at all, > but I

[Elecraft] K1 OT lead acid battery charging

2010-05-31 Thread ki4bbl
Ok, I have a 12vdc 5ah lead acid battery. I have a 15amp 13.8 volt power supply I use for my qrp power. Can I charge the battery with that supply? How do I know when it is fully charged, etc Greg Doughty Ki4bbl __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] One more question about CW operation

2010-05-31 Thread Bill VanAlstyne W5WVO
I use the internal K3 keyer with a Kent iambic paddle -- but I work a LOT of guys (mostly in the US) who are clearly using bugs -- often poorly adjusted bugs IMHO. I used a bug for years back in the day. Getting the dits just right takes a little patience and a good ear, and not everybody has bo

Re: [Elecraft] One more question about CW operation

2010-05-31 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
One of the things you will hear on the air is computer generated keying with "contest spacing" which is a design "cram" to shorten sending time without too much of a reduction in readibility. Once used to it, some prefer it. These settings are available in various contest boxes (Microham, etc) an

Re: [Elecraft] One more question about CW operation

2010-05-31 Thread Steve Ellington
YES we use straight keys all the time. Listen on 7040 and above. End of msg. 73 Steve N4LQ - Original Message - From: "Alexey Kats" To: Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 9:54 AM Subject: [Elecraft] One more question about CW operation >I apologize if my question is not related to elecraft pro

Re: [Elecraft] Question about K2 mod for optimizing it for 5W CW

2010-05-31 Thread Alexey Kats
No worries, I'll do that (I hate it myself when I have to work on customized equipment when the owner either forgot about it, or didn't even know about it since it's not the original owner). Fortunately, the last time it happened with me was many years ago. And the most embarrassing part was that w

[Elecraft] One more question about CW operation

2010-05-31 Thread Alexey Kats
I apologize if my question is not related to elecraft products at all, but I am simply curious... Of all fine folks using Elecraft transceivers, do you still use straight keys or bugs? Or are you using paddles and keyers all the time? I am asking because so many times I am hearing almost the same

Re: [Elecraft] Question about K2 mod for optimizing it for 5W CW

2010-05-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
Alexey, The R2 that is referred to by DK3RED is on the Front Panel - it is the power control pot. There will be no change to any of the alignment procedures with the change in the T4 winding ratio. Please put a sticker inside your K2 stating that the T4 winding ratio is intentionally changed

Re: [Elecraft] Question about K2 mod for optimizing it for 5W CW

2010-05-31 Thread Alexey Kats
Thank you, Don, for responding so early (I hope you do not have insomnia as I do). And yes, that's exactly what I am looking for - K2 restricted to 5W and to CW-only operation, so as long as it is safe and is not going to introduce spurious emission it'll work for me. On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 6:31

[Elecraft] Acknowledgement

2010-05-31 Thread Ed Lambert
My "amateur career" has been characterized by fits and starts and a series of really terrible station locations with concomitant crummy antennas. About eight years ago, after a long hiatus, I purchased a K2, mainly for the enjoyment of the build. I was very pleasantly surprised at the strong perfor

Re: [Elecraft] Question about K2 mod for optimizing it for 5W CW

2010-05-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
Alexey, Make that change IF AND ONLY IF 1) you will never install the KSB2, AND 2) you will not operate above the 5 watt level. That change makes the K2 PA transistors more efficient at 5 watts and below, but the operation is non-linear and the efficiency is worse if the power is increased abo

Re: [Elecraft] Question about K2 mod for optimizing it for 5W CW

2010-05-31 Thread Alexey Kats
Sorry, I managed to press the wrong key and sent it before I finished it. Anyway... I know that older version of K2 manual refers to changing winding of T4 transformer to 2:2 (instead of original 2:3) in order to increase efficiency of CW performance on 5W or less. Is it still applicable to the cu

[Elecraft] K3/transverters/driving amps

2010-05-31 Thread Dick Hanson
Hello I have the 2, 222 and 432 Ele transverters and need to drive Lunar Link amps on 6-432 (pairs of 3CPX800s). What have some of you VHF folks done to get up to 40-60 watts of 'clean' drive power? TE systems comes to mind since they use active biasing; could also use hefty input attenuators

[Elecraft] Question about K2 mod for optimizing it for 5W CW

2010-05-31 Thread Alexey Kats
I have one more question about K2. I noticed that revision C of K2 manual says that if to increase QRP T4 transfor -- Alexey Kats (neko) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailm

[Elecraft] K3 Firmware V3.99

2010-05-31 Thread JohnK1JD
All I really like the QSK improvement at ANY speed, but discovered a glitch with ver 3.99 this morning. This occurred in split mode (QRQ CW must be off to do this) with the sub RX on. The sub RX works fine until transmitting, then mutes and will not come back to life until you turn it off then b

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 fan noise, part XXLIV

2010-05-31 Thread Philippe Trottet
Hi Dave, For the test I progammed the fan to max, after the test I put them back to auto. I would have mentioned it. Tks Philippe A65BI >>> "Dave Hachadorian" 30-05-2010 20:32 >>> --- From: "Philippe Trottet" Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 4:40 AM To: ; Cc: "Elecraft List"

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub-receiver use

2010-05-31 Thread hb9ari
Hi Guy, It's that way i was thinking to use the P3! -1- ALWAYS on the sub-receiver output. -2- ALWAYS on a separated antenna. My idea was to externally switch the 6m (or internally if possible?) antenna from K3 sub-rcvr to main RF when some activity was "detected" on th P3. When "working" on 6m,