Re: [Elecraft] OT (Yamaha Cm 500)

On 11/16/2010 10:19 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > I ended up with: > > > > 50 Hz -16 dB > > 100 Hz -16 dB > > 200 Hz -16 dB > > 400 Hz -10 dB > > 800 Hz -16 dB > > 1.6 kHz 0 dB > > 2.4 kHz +3 dB > > 3.2 kHz +6 dB > > I think that is doing too much cutting at

[Elecraft] RX architecture

Yes, 9MHz down-conversion was standard when I homebrewed SS transceivers in 1960-70. But architecture is also part of its components. We do not use simple VFO any more, and much has been made to make injection signal pure again. Mixers are much better (we had hot-carrier diode quads). IF DSP is ne

Re: [Elecraft] OT (Yamaha Cm 500)

> What do you think of the idea of adjusting the equalizer so that the > peak spectrum is flat across the SSB bandwidth? It's probably a good starting point but I would also listen to the audio on a second receiver and have it evaluated by someone who can make critical evaluation off air. > I

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Unable to download 4.22

FileZilla Client from Mozilla is also free and works ok. 73's Philippe A65BI >>> "Bill VanAlstyne W5WVO" 17-11-2010 1:49 >>> Just as an FTP suggestion -- If you are using Mozilla Firefox as a browser (which IMO everyone should be), there is an FTP client plug-in called FireFTP. It is a seriousl

Re: [Elecraft] Failed firmware load, my fault

That should have worked too! I don't think the firmware load failure was because you clicked the wrong Send button. Were you moving to a higher version #? If so, it should have had the same end result. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraf

[Elecraft] Failed firmware load, my fault

Hello Guys, I accidentally hit the "Send All New Firmware to K3", I should of sent "All Firmware to K3" My firmware failed. Un plugged power, plugged power back in, restarted Electraft Utility, loaded firmware, and was back on the air. Ted WP4CW ___

[Elecraft] P3 #836 is Alive

#836 went in service at 0300 UTC. No problems. It works great. I probably will not have time to fine tune it and my learning curve until the weekend. Rich __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Issue

hi Glenn, Disconnect power from the K3, exit K3 utility, and start over: turn on the K3 (which will show MCU LD), then run K3 utility. The firmware checksum is incorrect because of the failed load, but K3 utility will do the right thing when you restart the process. 73, Wayne N6KR On Nov 1

[Elecraft] Fw: K3 Firmware Issue

Disregard , Closing the K3 utility and powering down the K3 And then restarting both , All is well now. Glenn K5ZE - Original Message - From: "Glenn Haffly" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 9:14 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Issue > Good evening , While trying to load 4.22 I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Issue

Turn K3 off, and close the K3 Utility. Restart K3 then the utility and try again. 73, James K2QI On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 10:14 PM, Glenn Haffly wrote: > Good evening , While trying to load 4.22 I had a momentary loss of AC power > as new firmware was being loaded. Currently the front panel sho

[Elecraft] K3 Firmware Issue

Good evening , While trying to load 4.22 I had a momentary loss of AC power as new firmware was being loaded. Currently the front panel shows MCU LD and the red TX LED is flashing. The K3 utility is attempting to communicate but , The only thing happening is a scroll of the various bps connectio

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Are the birdies really birdies

Don't forget the PC and the monitor AND your new HD TV. Now that many are using flat panel monitors and have HD TV's you have a whole new set of frequencies to work around. My PC LCD display went bad a few months ago, and being a good ham I salvaged as many good parts as possible. In addition to

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

On Nov 16, 2010, at 3:47 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Actually, the 9 MHz IF got started and gained momentum from the first > SSB phasing generators. Some of the first SSB transmitters were phasing > types with the 9 MHz IF - using a 5.0 to 5.5 MHz VFO, one could cover > 3.5 to 4.0 MHz and also

Re: [Elecraft] K3: NB/NR and AM SWL?

James, The only answer I can give is "experiment". There is no setting that is good for any particular mode, but the setting of NB/NR must be customized for the noise source. That noise source will vary from location to location, and from time to time. The best I can offer is to familiarize

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

Regarding the IC-7700, which is a lot more expensive than the 7600, here's what an Icom fan had to say about the missing 2nd receiver. Pay close attention to the first bullet point. Single HF receiver with I/Q second mixer, offering +40dBm 3rd-order inte

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

I don't recall, does the IC7600 has independent second receiver? Perhaps you can ADD second receiver to it? Can you ADD 500 Hz or 250 Hz roofing filter to it? No? Too bad, I will pass. Still not enough bang for the buck. 73, Igor, N1YX -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.q

[Elecraft] K3: NB/NR and AM SWL?

Hello group, What are the optimal NB/NR settings for use with AM and AM-S? I'm interested in using those features for those times when I SWL, but can't seem to find a setting that doesn't overly alter audio quality. The NR for example seems to reduce the dynamic range, making audio sound very qu

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Are the birdies really birdies

On 11/16/2010 4:23 PM, ab2tc wrote: > I am still working on mine. My main problem is that I have yet to find a > source of ferrites that are big enough to thread cables with connectors > through (the snap-on ones are totally useless) and effective on HF. See Appendix One of http://audiosystemsgrou

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Are the birdies really birdies

On 11/16/2010 4:05 PM, Kok Chen wrote: > After fighting with Ethernet noise, I finally swapped out all the Ethernet > switches in the house with ones that have metal enclosures (Netgear GS > series), and replaced all UTP CAT-5 cables to STP CAT-6 cables. The shielded > switches by themselves di

Re: [Elecraft] EV microphones OT??

I have used the EV 630 on several rigs. Mostly AM. It does do a good job on SSB with the K3, but needs tailoring/equalizing as mentioned. It also is a relatively flat response mike. Have fun. Mel, K6KBE From: Jim Brown To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

On Nov 16, 2010, at 3:51 PM, ab2tc wrote: > I'd love to but where do I find the article? I don't think my local library > has many back issues of QST. You should be able to read (some of) them at the ARRL web site if you are an ARRL member. If not, you can try the QST View CD-ROMs. ARRL no

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

If you are an ARRL member you can access the article online at arrl.org. Go to "ARRL Periodicals Archive and Search". I still have my first ARRL handbook, the 1941 issue. (I was only 3 at the time - it was given to me in the late 40's.) I have picked up a few others from the 50's and 60's at vari

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Are the birdies really birdies

Don and James, You are both correct. I was pretty sure the S5 router noise was a birdie as I had already switched to my dummy load. But now I disconnected the PL259 from the back of the K3 and the router noise on 12 meters is down to S1. So it is probably being picked up by the 4 cables between t

Re: [Elecraft] EV microphones OT??

On 11/16/2010 1:04 PM, David Christ wrote: > Going through things in storage I found an Electro Voice 630 HiZ and > an Electro Voice 664 microphone. Can anyone give me a clue if they > are good for anything? The 664 would sound great with almost any ham rig, but it needs EQ, because it's a flat

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Are the birdies really birdies

Hi, I am still working on mine. My main problem is that I have yet to find a source of ferrites that are big enough to thread cables with connectors through (the snap-on ones are totally useless) and effective on HF. I have borrowed ferrites from the kits we have at work but they are only moderat

[Elecraft] Re： OT: QST's review of the Yae su FTDX5000MP

Hello Don, Very true indeed.  Downward conversion is a good cost Vs performance solution for radio targeting at ham band. Elecraft's selection of downward conversation is clever because both K2 and K3 are targeting ham operators.  cheers, Johnny VR2XMC - 郵件原件 寄件人﹕ Don Wilhelm 收

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Are the birdies really birdies

I long ago diagnosed several of my RFI problems on ethernet devices throughout the house. I tried everything to get rid of it including making special ethernet jumpers I put at the source devices with ferrite and by-pass capacitors between the offending pair of wires (the TX/RX wires). Of course t

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Are the birdies really birdies

Try hosting the neighborhood wireless RAP at the top of your tower [in exchange for free, pretty-high speed Internet in an area with no DSL, no CATV, and no sewers. OK the last doesn't count]. Truthfully, the number of external signals I hear are fewer and of lower amplitude than I thought I

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Are the birdies really birdies

On Nov 16, 2010, at 3:02 PM, Mike K2MK wrote: > Moving the shack CAT 5 cable away from other radio related cables is having a > positive effect. Next I'm going to try a shielded CAT 5 cable from the wall > to the shack PC. I can attest to the effectiveness of shielded Ethernet cables (for me a

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Are the birdies really birdies

Hi Mike, They're not birdies, but real signals. See what happens when you disconnect your antenna. If they were birdies, therefore originating from within the radio, you'll still hear them. I have two routers in my house, and both wreak havoc for me! I still haven't found a good way to minimiz

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware failed to load, again

Hi Pete, That version of the Utility is for Linux. The archive is a compressed tarball created on Linux. I doubt Winzip can handle it. But I don't know. I never go there. :) Martin was able to decompress it okay. Tnx, David, W4SMT --- On Tue, 11/16/10, Pete Smith wrote: David, that archiv

Re: [Elecraft] DVR Questions

OK, I realize I was not massively clear in my questions. 1-3 are about when I record, from my mic, an exchange or CQ onto one of the DVR memories. 4-5 relate to recording off the air and then playing it back. My wife is very happy I didn't try to support the family as a Technical Writer. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Are the birdies really birdies

Mike, OK, you are finding good information about the source of the "birdies" (which are not really birdies, but real signals). If you can locate your antenna away from the router and ethernet cables, your problem will diminish. My computer network is confined to the inside of a stucco covere

Re: [Elecraft] DVR Questions

I can't top post to this set of questions. See below. > 1. Does the TX EQ apply to what I record in the DVR, no > or does it apply when the DVR plays back into the TX? yes > 2. When I play the DVR back, does the monitor signal reflect whatever > TX EQ I set? If fastmon is not enabled, yes.

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

Hi, I'd love to but where do I find the article? I don't think my local library has many back issues of QST. AB2TC - Knut PS. I wish I had brought my first ARRL Handbook (1967) with me when I moved from Norway in 1981, but I obviously didn't. I have so vivid memories of reading that handbook fr

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

Actually, the 9 MHz IF got started and gained momentum from the first SSB phasing generators. Some of the first SSB transmitters were phasing types with the 9 MHz IF - using a 5.0 to 5.5 MHz VFO, one could cover 3.5 to 4.0 MHz and also 14.0 to 14.5 MHz with the same 9 MHz generator. Transce

[Elecraft] DVR Questions

Following K9YC's advice, I set my TX EQ up to roll off the lows and help out the highs. I got very good reports on my audio in the CQ WW SSB. I'm using the Heil Proset from Elecraft [electret I think]. I have the RX EQ set to approximate the response curve of my hearing aids [although 16 dB i

Re: [Elecraft] Down-conversion

Of course we didn't invent it. But we appear to have helped resuscitated it :) It was the only choice, as far as we were concerned, to achieve our performance goals. Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

On Nov 16, 2010, at 3:17 PM, Kok Chen wrote: > Check out "Solid-state Receiver Design with the MOS Transistor" in April and > May 1967 issues of QST (WB6AIG is now K6GT). Whoops, George beat me to it :-). 73 Chen, W7AY __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3: Are the birdies really birdies

There's a very interesting item in December's QST "The Doctor is In" feature (page 48 right column). Receiver birdies turned out to be caused by a noisy router. I have learned to live with 10 meter birdies on my K3. But lately I've been active on 12 meters and there is an S5 birdie at about 24900K

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

On Nov 16, 2010, at 2:25 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: > There is a serious misconception by some true believers that Elecraft > "invented" down-conversion (or at least conversion) to an i-f in the 8 to 9 > MHz range. > > Nothing could be further from the truth, and I know that the folks at > Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

Sometime in the 1960's or early 70's one company started offering a 9 MHz filter at a decent price that was widely used by homebrewers back then and the subject of many QST and ARRL handbook designs as well as a number of "commercial" rigs. Obviously, those rigs up-converted the lower MF frequenc

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

Similar to my Swan 500 [another shack warmer] with a 5 MHz IF. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2011 Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2011 - www.cqp.org On 11/16/2010 2:25 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: > Nothing could be further from the truth, and I know that the folks at > Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

> I believe some of the older Kenwood's also had a low MHz IF out - 8.8 or 8.9 > MHz. > > I know this because I have a Kenwood SM-230 that requires an 8.9 MHz IF > input. > > James K2QI > > On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 5:25 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: > > > There is a serious misconception by some true

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

I believe some of the older Kenwood's also had a low MHz IF out - 8.8 or 8.9 MHz. I know this because I have a Kenwood SM-230 that requires an 8.9 MHz IF input. James K2QI On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 5:25 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: > There is a serious misconception by some true believers that Elecraf

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

There is a serious misconception by some true believers that Elecraft "invented" down-conversion (or at least conversion) to an i-f in the 8 to 9 MHz range. Nothing could be further from the truth, and I know that the folks at Elecraft would never claim as much. I had a Henry Radio Tempo-1 (Ya

[Elecraft] {Elecraft} SM-20 Mic wired for K3 for Sale

A casualty of last weekend’s installation of KXV3A, KRX3, and KBPF modules was losing the 8 volts on pin 6 of the K3’s mic plug. The Icom SM-20 was just purchased new a few months ago and is in like new condx with original box/paper work. The SM-20, being an electret condenser mic requires t

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Unable to download 4.22

Just as an FTP suggestion -- If you are using Mozilla Firefox as a browser (which IMO everyone should be), there is an FTP client plug-in called FireFTP. It is a seriously awesome FTP app, it's FREE, and it works on MacOS and Linux as well as on Windows of all flavors. You get a drag-and-drop c

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Unable to download 4.22

Usually I have to open the beta link in another tab or copy and paste the URL in a fresh browser window. Then once there, a refresh is often required to bring up the new version. Steve N4LQ - Original Message - From: "JAMES ROGERS" To: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Tuesday, November 16,

Re: [Elecraft] EV microphones OT??

Nah ... they're just junk, especially if you only operate CW or digital modes. Send them to me, and I'll pay the postage ... :-) Or ... put them on eBay or QRZ or eHam or the boatanchors and AM reflectors on QTH.net. You'll probably find eager takers on both if they are in decent conditio

[Elecraft] EV microphones OT??

Going through things in storage I found an Electro Voice 630 HiZ and an Electro Voice 664 microphone. Can anyone give me a clue if they are good for anything? David K0LUM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/li

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Unable to download 4.22

I downloaded it 3 minutes ago, and am installing it now. Are you able to get to the link? You didn't say what you actual problem is. 73, Mike NF4L On 11/16/2010 3:39 PM, JAMES ROGERS wrote: > I have been attempting to download 4.22 all day using two different > browsers, IE and Safari. Is the ft

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Unable to download 4.22

Hi, Are you seeing the zip file but getting an error message trying to download it? If you do, try to do a refresh with the browser to ensure you receive a fresh copy. I had this problem recently with IE and that was what it took to clear the problem. AB2TC - Knut JAMES ROGERS wrote: > > I h

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware failed to load, again

David, that archive may be defective - Winzip Pro failed to open it with an error message at header line zero. 73, Pete N4ZR The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at www.conteststations.com The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com, s

[Elecraft] K3: Unable to download 4.22

I have been attempting to download 4.22 all day using two different browsers, IE and Safari. Is the ftp site down? 73s Jim, W4ATK JIM ROGERS w4...@bellsouth.net http://web.me.com/jimrogers_w4atk __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http:

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware failed to load, again

Hi Martin, Not sure what's going on there with the firmware loads. Please try this version (1.3.10.22) and see if the problem persists. There are several bug fixes in this version.  http://sight.net/K3/K3Util/10-22-2010/k3utility.tgz David, W4SMT --- On Tue, 11/16/10, DM4iM wrote: From: DM4iM

Re: [Elecraft] 4.22 available?

Pete the ftp site is : ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/beta Sorry - I seem to be cut-n-paste challenged not to mention the lack of proof reading George AI4VZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/el

Re: [Elecraft] 4.22 available?

Pete, It is at the "beta" ftp. The file is k3fw4r22.zip mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Download, unzip and then browse to wherever you unzipped the files from within the K3 Utility. George AI4VZ -Original Message- Is the 4.22 Beta available beyond field testers yet? K3 Utility doesn

[Elecraft] 4.22 available?

Is the 4.22 Beta available beyond field testers yet? K3 Utility doesn't show anything beyond 4.14. 73, Pete N4ZR The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at www.conteststations.com The Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com, spots at tel

Re: [Elecraft] OT (Yamaha Cm 500)

Jim and Joe, What do you think of the idea of adjusting the equalizer so that the peak spectrum is flat across the SSB bandwidth? With my voice I had to considerably attenuate the low audio frequencies and boost the highs to achieve that. There's a way to measure the transmitted spectrum using a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR bug?

I pushed for the ability to interrupt DVR playback with PTT (footswitch) activation, but I thought the way it ended up, the DVR would start playing even if PTT was asserted, but would stop if PTT was (re-)asserted after it had started playing. I don't have my K3 at-hand to try this at the moment. I

Re: [Elecraft] OT (Yamaha Cm 500)

>> Recommended TXEQ for the CM500 is max cut of the two lowest bands, >> somewhere between 6dB cut and max cut of the third band, depending >> on your voice, and flat (0 dB) for the remaining bands. While I agree with Jim on the lowest three bands, I strongly prefer a 3 to 6 dB/octave rising char

[Elecraft] K3 - KDVR bug?

>...At the very least, there should be a software switch to disable it. >A MAJOR reason for using DVR is to allow you to slurp coffee... ...or sneeze, or comment to myself on the operating skills of the previous contact, or yell "just a minute, honey" - while the DVR is calling CQ. I've just put m

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

Hi Benny, Only new Icom expected is the IC-9100 Daylight to DC box. Looks interesting, and would most likely be compared to the Kenwood TS-2000. The receiver is a double conversion superheterodyne. They claim +30 dBm IP3. How they tested that, I don't know. Their promotional material also stat

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

Nice to see new good rigs on market. We have plenty to choose, it is clearly bonus for all hams. When K3 came I told this RX architecture will soon be a standard (as Rob Sherwood told long time ago). To-day we have K3 and welcome Kenwood back again with TS590. There is TT 599 Eagle and now this F

Re: [Elecraft] T1 Remote Tuning and Power Supply

George, I would be most interested in what you come up with? IF you have the time please keep me informed. Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of GeorgeP Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 11:25 AM To

Re: [Elecraft] K2 5995 Lives

Congratulations Michael on completion of K2 #5995! Hope to work you on the bands soon! :) Vy 73, James K2QI On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 1:26 PM, Michael Babineau wrote: > I just made the first QSO with my newly completed K2 (serial #5995 - great > number ! ) on 40m with VE9WJ. > > I used the Rework

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware failed to load, again

Try to use a FTP server to download the zip file of Beta versions. I'm using Filezilla Client from Mozilla, never get a problem to download from Elecraft. Bst 73's Philippe A65BI >>> "James Sarte (K2QI)" 16-11-2010 19:47 >>> Dr Martin, I have not had this experience with any of the firmware ve

[Elecraft] K2 5995 Lives

I just made the first QSO with my newly completed K2 (serial #5995 - great number ! ) on 40m with VE9WJ. I used the Rework Eliminators UN-PCB kit to build an option-ready K2. Many thanks to Mychael (aka "the Toroid-Guy") AA3WF for the excellent job on the pre-wound toroids. Michael VE3WMB /

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR bug?

How about being able to set it up like N1MM cancels the voice announcement - use the ESC key? Or if you hit the same F key again before the KDVR is done it stops sending? N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Doug Turnbull [mailto:turnb...@net1.ie] Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 12:55 PM

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR bug?

It is handy in the event that the wrong message is being sent to interrupt and over ride using voice input just as it is useful to be able to interrupt a CW message with a simple tap of the paddle. I find this especially true in contests. However the point about taking a slurp of coffee is a goo

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR bug?

That is specifically why I would not want the VOX to interrupt the KDVR. N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 12:28 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - mods for Mars/CAP

William, send an e-mail to "support at elecraft dot com" and they'll provide you with firmware to load using the K3 utility that opens up your K3 for MARS frequencies. Not sure about CAP (Civil Air Patrol?). The FCC forbids the use of any equipment for communications in other services that isn't

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR bug?

On 11/16/2010 4:40 AM, Lyle Johnson wrote: > VOX over-ride of the DVR was a specific design goal. Whoever set that goal made a BIG mistake. At the very least, there should be a software switch to disable it. A MAJOR reason for using DVR is to allow you to slurp coffee or chew munchies while you

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - mods for Mars/CAP

Pse send an email to Elecraft support. They have a utility that when run once, will remove out-of-band TX lockouts. You will probably need to install the KBPF3 as well if you don't have one already. 73 de James K2QI --Original Message-- From: n...@widomaker.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@

[Elecraft] T1 Remote Tuning and Power Supply

I am in the process of slowly reconfiguring my station for the inevitable future move to a condo or antenna restricted area where I will have to play the "Stealth" antenna game. My station comprises of a Yaesu FT-817ND, W1 PWR/SWR Indicator, 3ft diameter remotely tuned home built 20m-10m Magnetic

Re: [Elecraft] OT (Yamaha Cm 500)

On 11/15/2010 7:35 PM, Chris Hembree wrote: > Just got my CM 500 today. Would someone please tell me what the black box > with 2AAA batteries is for. It's for when you want to use the mic with something that does not provide voltage for the electret element. Contrary to what some Yamaha descri

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Problems with Icom 756 Pro III internal tuner

Hello group! I'd like to close this thread now; many thanks to everyone who replied off-list with suggestions and assistance. In summary, I was referred to an Icom technician who I was able to speak too over the phone and describe the situation. The tech told me that he sees this behavior on man

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR bug?

Well, that eliminates using the K3 with VOX in the manner I described for speaking the first (variable) part of a contest exchange and using the DVR for the second (fixed) part as in Sweepstakes.  MY logic says that if the DVR can start while PTT is activated by the footswitch it should do the s

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware failed to load, again

Martin, I experienced similar problems starting with 4.17 using the Mac utility. I resorted to using the Windows utility for 4.17, 4.18, 4.21 and 4.22 and have had to problems. I suspect the latest Windows utility has corrected some problems and the current Mac and Linux utilities haven't caug

[Elecraft] K3 - mods for Mars/CAP

We have a gov net that we check into weekly at the EOC here at our installation. It uses frequencies assigned by the NTIA and are near, but slightly below or above the ham bands. Can the K3 be modified to transmit on these frequencies? How? William Conkling Alternate Spectrum Manager LARC

Re: [Elecraft] DM4IM...

Dear OM Martin... I (too) have used the K3 Utility many many times, with no problems whatever. It seems to be quite reliable. My uses have been with WIN 7 Ultimate; I notice you are running Linux and I would suspect some local issues... John Ragle -- W1ZI = On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 4

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware failed to load, again

Dr Martin, I have not had this experience with any of the firmware versions; I have been switching between many different releases as of late to help with some beta testing. I do not have the LPF installed yet. I will be receiving one soon though. I find it hard to believe that the LPF could hav

[Elecraft] Re： OT: QST's review of the Yae su FTDX5000MP

Hello Joe, Dual watch is not equal to dual receivers for sure.  Therefore, I did not add in KRX3 in cost comparison.  I am afraid that adding the cost of KRX3 is not a like with like comparison. My cost comparison is K3 single receiver Vs  IC7600 single receiver.  To this end, dual watch in

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

>> 2. When we calculate the cost for comparison, we have to add P3 to K3 to >> bring >> it in line. Bearing in mind, IC7600 only costs US$3,250 in Hong Kong And you need to include a second Icom receiver (R?) to bring the receive capability up to that of the K3 with KRX3. Icom's "dual watch" i

Re: [Elecraft] HI TEMP

So I'm new to Elecraft and the reflector. I just purchased a K3 with all the fixins. Made a number of qso's-cw and ssb. Off to a good start and experience. Lot of learning to do. What amazes me is how small and light it is and yet full featured. I have a Ten Tec Orion II and it's a nice powerful

[Elecraft] K3 APF

Finally had some time to play with the APF. This morning VK6HD was called out on Topband. I could not hear him at all. I have limited real estate so no long beverages. Just have some pennants and flags for receive. Tuned to where the pileup was at. Turned on the APF and he pops right out of the noi

[Elecraft] HI TEMP

HI, I have got a problem with my K3/100 s/n 00245. During OKOM contest, after cca 6 hours heavy duty pileup suddenly the advice " HI TEMP" jump on and the KPA3 failed down. And the situation is now still the same. Switch on, TX dots abt 15 second and KPA3 is death !! Before CQ WW CW..

Re: [Elecraft] K3 rev 4.22 Beta Release: Improved APF (CW); all SSB anomalies fixed

4.22 beta release installed Not noticed on my side. Filters on use on my K3: 6, 2.8, 1.8, 1, 0.4 (Same for SUB RX) 73's Philippe A65BI K3#3616 >>> Nate Bargmann 16-11-2010 5:33 >>> Wayne, I do still hear a noticeable 'tick' on CW when going from 150 to 100 Hz and back again. It seems to be rep

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR bug?

VOX over-ride of the DVR was a specific design goal. 73, Lyle KK7P > Tnx Lyle for the info. I am not saying this is a bug, but it would be nice > if the KDVR wasn't interrupted if you break VOX while it is transmitting. __ Elecraft mai

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR bug?

Tnx Lyle for the info. I am not saying this is a bug, but it would be nice if the KDVR wasn't interrupted if you break VOX while it is transmitting. You can talk to someone else in the shack while the recorded message is playing. Kind of got spoiled using the recorder in N1MM which doesn't interrup

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

* On 2010 15 Nov 21:49 -0600, Luis V. Romero wrote: > Good Marketing will take care of the rest! "We build Legends" is > "performance by association" from the era when there were resources for > product line development and R&D. There's still a lot of Goodwill from the > TS950/TS850 days! Even fr

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

I pretty much did the same thing -- I'm close to retirement and made my last significant transceiver purchase a couple of years ago. Personally, I love anything Elecraft (especially the KX1), but I did end up with an Omni-VII as my main rig, which I'm very happy with. My point is that for around $

Re: [Elecraft] OT: QST's review of the Yaesu FTDX5000MP

I had the brochure of the K3 on my bulletin board for several years as "unabtainium". I studied the reviews, and considered the comments of several owners of the K3, and it finally came down to raiding my 401K for the $3,199.97 that I spend for my K3/10+KRX3. That is more than my first car co

[Elecraft] Firmware failed to load, again

Elecrafters, when updating to 4.22 , DSP1 again failed to load. DSP1 is skipped, the Utility proceeds with DSP2. I need to start a second run with only DSP1 checked to complete the update. This happened with 4.17, 4.18 and 4.22. Otherwise the radio works 'as advertised' I installed the K3DSPLPF

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: FT5000 PIN Diodes

For operating as WD2XSH/45 on 495.6 KHz, I connect thru the KVX3A Tx and Rx terminals, and run in "TEST" mode so I bypass the HP filter to get good sensitivity below 600-KHz. I added a Clifton-Labs BC Band filter to suppress BC stations on the lower end from spattering down into 500-KHz (esse