There have been a lot of comments on the reflector about the QST review of
the FTDX5000. However, no one has noted a significant design flaw in the
transmitter that shows up in the review. Refer to Figure 3 that shows the
composite transmitter noise. It shows a noise level of -130 dBc/Hz from 10
Igor,
I would agree if I could use the laptop's keyboard, but if I use a
laptop with a standard (external) keyboard and mouse, the laptop takes
up more desk space than a desktop.
If you would choose a tower configuration desktop and place it on the
floor under the desk (or mount the low pro
After lots of thought I've decided to let go of my K3. I won't bore you
with the long story, which is nothing to do with any shortcomings of the K3,
but in short, my existing K2 is better suited to my actual needs and typical
uses. I likely will never use much of the performance and features of t
I dare to argue with the below statement. I see several advantages in using
laptop in the hamshack.
They require less space
They are usually less noisy both electrically and acoustically
They do not need separate UPS
And they are not that expensive after all. 1.6 GHz Atom processor netbook
can be
David,for 4 years I have owned a Dell laptop,its an Inspiron B120,nothing
sofisticated,1.3 Ghz single core CPU, 1GB of RAM,80 GB HDD,windows XP and NO
SERIAL port,just 3 USB ports,so when I decided to purchase a K3 two years ago,I
ordered as well from Elecraft their own serial to USB cable that
I have had zero trouble with a Quatech SS-USB-100 USB-to-serial in any
application. That said, I'm using an Edgeport USB to four serial port adapter
now on my Lenovo T400 (WIN-XP Pro) laptop.
I have updated the FW in my K3 dozens of times with this setup. And I use
LP-Pan or VSPE to run my SDR
Dave,
Yes, I believe a dedicated hamshack computer is in order in this day and
age.
I will only disagree with you on one point - the choice of a laptop
instead of one of the low profile desktops. Desktops are more reliable
and are repairable if they go "belly up". Besides, I hate the lapto
I've noticed a number of post (hundreds maybe?) about folks having one
problem or the other with serial to USB converters. I've had good luck with
mine, a Belkin, but others have complained often about Belkin, and other
types as well. I think the main problem is the computer itself, but that's
No problem, Jim:
Its not that I cant make the Electret CM-500 work on the Orions at NQ4I (I
have the bias box), its just that the mic sounds really bad on that rig, no
matter what I try to do with the rig's EQ, or what little EQ capability is
in the rig (They are Orion 1's). These Orions are real
Use the high gain setting (fP.H) on the K3 and don't bother with
the preamp. If you do that you don't need to worry about rewiring
the mic plug.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 11/19/2010 8:28 PM, Eric Lanzl wrote:
> I have just received a new Kenwood MC 60A desk microphone and I need some help
> se
Eric,
Go to http://homepage.ntlworld.com/rg4wpw/mc60a.html. G4WPW has done a
great job of documenting many, many microphone pinouts and transceiver
pinouts.
What I observe with the Kenwood MC-60A is that pin 6 is unused, so it
should not be a difficult task to change the mic plug - just mov
I have just received a new Kenwood MC 60A desk microphone and I need some help
setting it up.I am using it with the K3. I understand that two of the pins are
different for the power to the preamp. How necessary is the preamp and should
one change the plug from pin 5 to 6 on the mic? If one does
Amen.
Jim K4JAF
- Original Message -
From: "Steve Ellington"
To: "The Smiths" ;
Cc: "Elecraft Reflector"
Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 5:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: USB port
> Oh it's the Smiths again!
>
> His call is N6MQL, Michael Aretsky.
> Please identify yourself w
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As I understand, not yet. The display on my unit is very easy to see. More
than adequate even though I need reading glasses and I see it without.
Bill
K9YEQ
-Original Message-
I own S/N 1997 and am getting ready to buy a P3.
Does the P3 have a video output so I can connect it to a dig
Folks - this thread has been officially ended. Please honor that request.
In general, all of these posts, by parties criticizing one another
personally, are inappropriate.
73, Eric
Elecraft List Moderator
On 11/19/2010 3:06 PM, Steve Ellington wrote:
> Oh it's the Smiths again!
>
> His ca
Oh it's the Smiths again!
His call is N6MQL, Michael Aretsky.
Please identify yourself with your callsign or at least your real name.
N4LQ
Steve
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To:
Cc: "Elecraft Reflector"
Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 4:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: US
Well, as a recent convert (September), I agree you made a fine choice. I ran
Icom IC-765's for the last 20 years (all cw) and, while I still think the
765 is one of the finest cw radios ever made, the filtering of the K3, and
the excellent sub-receiver, are a significant step up. I wrung it out in
Welcome! A nice Xmas present, indeed.
73 de Dick, K6KR
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Scott Weiss
Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 2:31 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3
Eagerly awaiti
Eagerly awaiting my first K3. I work predominately CW with a touch of SSB. I'm
very impressed with this reflector and all the help and advice one can receive.
Looking forward to heating up the CW bands and using all the new bells and
whistles of my K3. Happy Holidays to all.
Scott Weiss N2WF
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>
> That's right Joe, Once again you mis quote me.
No, I quoted you directly. It was a cut/paste from your own post.
As long as you change your story and post claims that are completely
impossible your postings can not be trusted.
Why don't you stop causing trouble here and post your full nam
There was some writeup I seem to remember that there were some
conditions where the lower threshold worked better. If one does NOT
PREFER using wide bandwidth to tune CW, the current stock setting IS
better for some reason that I can't give you.
My CW contesting use makes wide filters simply usel
Joe Subich, W4TV-4 wrote:
>
>
> Go to www.newegg.com or www.tigerdirect.com ... you can find dozens
> of quality motherboards from more than half a dozen top quality board
> houses with at least one and in some cases two serial ports. Even
> the Intel chip set *INCLUDES* two serial ports - Int
Le club des Elecrafters Francais s'agrandit.
Bienvenue
73's
Philippe A65BI (F5LTB) ex-9Q1TB, 2003-2008
K3#3616
>>> "F8EZE" 19-11-2010 23:54 >>>
Hi Folks,
La Poste dear Georges. Enjoy your K3 !
F8EZE Jean
K3 #998
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Bob Henderson-2 wrote:
>
> The hardware AGC appears to be set at a level which precludes effective
> utilisation of the 100dB+ DR of the DSP system.
>
Hi Bob...spoken like a former Orion user! You're absolutely correct...but
it's actually much better than it was originally. Why? I have no
Folks - Let's end the various USB threads. They are slipping lower in content
and further OT.
73,
Eric
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On Nov 19, 2010, at 1:21 PM, "Joe Subich, W4TV" wrote:
>
>> Try to find a standard intel board that is produced with one today..
>
> Go to
Jim,
This will get the CM-500 in the right range:
YaesuCM-500
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I have another solution (sort of tongue-in-cheek) for those who want
the USB directly on the K3 rather than converting it to serial out of
the computer.
Attach the serial end of the USB to serial adapter permanently into the
K3 RS-232 connector, and if you need more cable to make the run to th
I would like to think that as hams we were technologically savvy enough not
to just want change for change's sake. Unless you have a laptop for the
shack PC (in which case the question "why?" springs to mind) there is no
problem with using RS232. I have a 4 port serial card in my shack PC and all
"The audio is coming through the USB audio input. Not through an open mic on
the computer,"
That's right Joe, Once again you mis quote me. But then again, you have to in
order to make your point. Maybe your computer doesn't have a USB input, but
mine does. Perhaps you don't use a K3USB adapt
> Try to find a standard intel board that is produced with one today..
Go to www.newegg.com or www.tigerdirect.com ... you can find dozens
of quality motherboards from more than half a dozen top quality board
houses with at least one and in some cases two serial ports. Even
the Intel chip set *I
HI
The USB/Cable adapter + RS232 is, at least, a solution which ensures a
perfect compatibility for the future of any operating system. Unfortunatly
an USB port is dependant on the willingness of the manufacturer of the chip.
Not an RS232 port that you can use on any system.
To understand, I su
> The audio is coming through the USB audio input.
Now you're changing the story. In the previous e-mail you
said "RS-232" input - now you say USB.
Since the K3 has *NO* USB input or output, you obviously
have something connected to the Line Out/Line In. In any
case, you've proven how incredi
Hello Nate,
In relation to your comments about IC7600, I would add the following:
1. There is 'manual notch within AGC loop' in IC7600. This function is very
useful when I use it to notch out a strong offending carrier right adjoining to
my wanted desired weak signal. Since the notch is with
Mildly?
Kent K9ZTV
On 11/19/2010 12:23 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
>
> And, mildly astounding, the designer of my radio actually called me :-)
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Hi Graham
No, I just paid VAT and Parcelforce's disgraceful release fee. That was
more than enough (but the P3 is great!).
73 Stephen G4SJP
On 19/11/2010 20:20, "Graham Kimbell G3TCT" wrote:
>
> I bought a P3 kit which arrived in October with a demand for import duty
> (as well as VAT). I
I bought a P3 kit which arrived in October with a demand for import duty
(as well as VAT). I believe this is incorrect and have queried this
with the UK Border Agency.
Has anyone else in UK had this problem?
Graham
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Most likely this is being picked up by the internal/external microphone
on your PC. We only ship digital control data out the RS-232 port on the K3.
73, Eric WA6HHQ
www.elecraft.com
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On 11/18/2010 9:32 PM, The Smiths wrote:
> I'm sorry, perhaps I'm mistaken, but I've already hooked up my K3
Hi Folks,
La Poste dear Georges. Enjoy your K3 !
F8EZE Jean
K3 #998
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F6DFZ
Envoyé : vendredi 19 novembre 2010 20:41
À : elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Objet : [Elecr
My K3/P3 are on their way to France with USPS Priority Mail International.
Who will distribute them to my door : La Poste, GLS ???
Thank you.
Georges F6DFZ
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Yes, actually you SHOULD be asking SteppIR to get with the 21th century... LOL.
Maybe it's time that they realize the 9 pin serial port has been done away
with for the most part. Try to find a standard intel board that is produced
with one today.. I only mention Intel because they are now mak
No, that's not the case, but thanks for a good guess none the less. The audio
is coming through the USB audio input. Not through an open mic on the
computer, which doesn't exist. Furthermore I don't even need to have the volume
up on the K3 to see the audio on the scope, and there is NO analo
Since the day it first powered on, my K3, #3192, has
featured full USB radio CAT/keyer support with dual channel
embedded audio I/O. All I need to do is plug a single USB
cable in to any computer for all of this functionality with
any popular logger/rig control software.
Totally painless and plu
On 11/19/2010 7:53 AM, Jim Miller KG0KP wrote:
> Ideas on what to check?
On the setup menu, check MIC GAIN. My guess is that it should be LOW
and may have been changed to HIGH.
73, Jim K9YC
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On 11/19/2010 5:48 AM, Luis V. Romero wrote:
> when I travel to NQ4I, where my CM500 does not work!
Lu -- thanks for the detailed rundown on the Koss unit.
I don't know what radios are at NQ4I, but I'm headed to PJ4 for CQWWCW,
where FT1000MPs are used. Before and after the contest, I may want t
I am searching the SPLIT pileup by pressing the REV-button and listening to the
up frequency range by turning the same time the big VFO knob to find the
listening QRG of the DX station.
Unfortunately the P3 behaves the following way:
1. Center frequency display does not change but spectrum displ
Don, yes I do recall now that the drivers were for the Prolific chipset.
That cable never worked properly for me, and I ended up ditching it in favor
of a Keyspan which uses the FTDI chipset.
73,
Jim K2QI
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 12:34 PM, Don Cunningham wrote:
> James,
> You may have gotten the
On 11/19/2010 8:20 AM, Jim Miller KG0KP wrote:
> OK, Guys, THANKS - right on, I knew this was going to be stupid. Do you
> know how much you can look at the menu settings and not see that AGC is OFF?
> The settings are there but not the on/off,fast,slow. And, when my mind was
> on having screwed
Guy
Thank you for putting me straight on the terminology. Perhaps I can
rephrase my question.
The hardware AGC appears to be set at a level which precludes effective
utilisation of the 100dB+ DR of the DSP system. This seems to suggest the
existence of something between roofing filter a
OK, Guys, THANKS - right on, I knew this was going to be stupid. Do you
know how much you can look at the menu settings and not see that AGC is OFF?
The settings are there but not the on/off,fast,slow. And, when my mind was
on having screwed up the menu, I didn't even see on the panel it was OFF.
James,
You may have gotten the older Prolific chipset KUSB. The new ones are FTDI
chipsets and have NO problems with those programs.
73,
Don, WB5HAK
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Help:
For the last week or so, probably starting with the APF releases, but I
don't know that for sure, I've had an intermittent problem with the AF Gain
control. The volume sometimes is very loud and distorted when the control
is in the 8-10 o'clock range of the pot. I tested the pot, as suggested by
OK, Guys, THANKS - right on, I knew this was going to be stupid. Do you
know how much you can look at the menu settings and not see that AGC is OFF?
The settings are there but not the on/off,fast,slow. And, when my mind was
on having screwed up the menu, I didn't even see on the panel it was O
Jim,
Sounds like you turned off the AGC - tap the AGC button.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 11/19/2010 10:53 AM, Jim Miller KG0KP wrote:
> Several questions here:
>
> All of a sudden my receive audio is horribly over modulated and the audio
> volume knob is almost uncontrollable because it is so se
I will be out of the office starting 11/19/2010 and will not return until
12/01/2010.
Ill be out of the office from Nov 22nd through the 30th. If you need help
during that time,
please contact Gary Franklin at extension 76487 or leave me a message or email
and I'll return
your call when I get
Speaking of USB to COM adapters, I recently replaced one due to RF getting
in, affecting my CW keying.
The one I bought was an EasySync ES-U-1002-M. It is made for industrial
use, is in a nice sturdy metal box, and had 2 serial ports (FTDI chipset).
I got it on Ebay for $15.99 + shipping and it
Hi Rick,
I would suggest the Keyspan USB to Serial adapter over the KUSB. With the
KUSB, I always had problems with it when using programs like HRD or DM780.
I believe that was due to the drivers being used. OTOH, the Keyspan unit
works very well and does not seem to add any additional noise int
Sorry James but sometimes sitting in pile up that is out of control brings out
the worst in us!
This is one of those threads that seems to surface every few weeks to all the
same responses but your question about the status of current thinking on the
subject is different I guess.
Personally, I
I own S/N 1997 and am getting ready to buy a P3.
Does the P3 have a video output so I can connect it to a digital picture
frame to give me a slightly bigger display without getting a computer
monitor?
73
AE6RH
Ron Midwin
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Several questions here:
All of a sudden my receive audio is horribly over modulated and the audio
volume knob is almost uncontrollable because it is so sensitive and I have
to adjust it for each person speaking. I had the menu up and spun the vfo
knob to change frequency and do not know what I
Thanks Wayne and Eric for the great slide presentation on the website.
I used it in a presentation on the K3 to the Birmingham Amateur Radio
Club last evening. The program was very well received.
73s Jim, W4ATK
JIM ROGERS
w4...@bellsouth.net
http://web.me.com/jimrogers_w4atk
That's not the "wide" AGC. It's the defensive hardware AGC that is in
the actual IF string after the roofing filter before the analog to
digital converter (ADC). It's function is to limit the level
presented to the ADC as you surmise. It is also primitive, easily
seen in the schematics. Handlin
As a new K3 owner, it is entirely possible I am treading ground already well
trodden. My apologies should this be so.
While waiting for delivery of an Inrad 500Hz roofing filter, I have been
accumulating experience with S/N 4904. I am enjoying my new rig greatly,
although I confess to finding an
My new P3 arrived yesterday, and I like it a lot!
It's very easy and intuitive to operate. As someone who spent part of
his career
doing spectrum analysis (of sound and vibration), I don't know why I
waited so
long to acquire this fine accessory for my K3.
I still need to do the IF output modi
James, don't be sorry, my opinion is just that, my opinion.
I see absolutely no advantage to making the change.
73, Mike
On 11/18/2010 7:57 PM, James Sarte (K2QI) wrote:
> Hi Mike,
>
> I'm not really asking for anything, other than whether or not the USB option
> was
> still in the works. I wa
Steve,
Go here http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm and click on the link
"*Click here
for instructions on Beta Release download and installation*"
73, Mike NF4L
On 11/19/2010 8:15 AM, Steve Ireland wrote:
> G'day
>
>
>
> As an overly-busy 160m CW operating K3-owning father with teenage
Mni tnx to all who replied - I appear to have had browser problems earlier -
was viewing a (old) cached version of the Elecraft pages.
;-)
Vy 73
Steve, VK6VZ
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Hi gang
Anyone using the K3 and Quadra amp,
I'm using one in cqww with club call G7N, and just wondering what the config:
TX DLY, should be set at!!! And perhaps any other tips.!!
This is a club effort, but my K3.
Ken..G0ORH
CW4EVER
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All:
I have the Koss headset that Joe W4TV illustrates from New Egg. It cost me
$23 last year from Full Compass (Yet another headset? But it was on Sale!
I couldn't resist!). Mine is labeled "SB-40". Its absolutely and EXACTLY
IDENTICAL to my CM-500, in every detail, except for one important t
Version 4.22 with APF is there.
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Steve,
I just checked, it is still there. Have pressed the refresh button?
Arie PA3A
Op 19-11-2010 14:15, Steve Ireland schreef:
> G'day
>
>
>
> As an overly-busy 160m CW operating K3-owning father with teenage kids, I
> had a few hours spare earlier this week and got very excited about loading
Can anyone advise where to buy good quality PC components in Europe?
I'm rebuilding my shack WIn XP Pro machine, and want to buy a new PSU,
and motherboard, (I think Asus) and a new fast HDD.
I want a PSU with the EMC components fitted, to hopefully minimise RFI
problems and the motherboard to sup
Let me get this straight, and you have NO audio cable from the K3 to
the computer? And, you're getting audio on the computer through the
RS-232 cable? So what's the purpose of the "Line IN"/"Line OUT"
jacks? Is the computer mic 'live' and picking up from the speaker(s)?
confused, bc
I can understand why a lot of old timers want to stay with serial port for
the K3.
Many people just don't like change. The simple fact is the world has moved
on
Something like 15 years ago. USB is the standard and a product like the K3
which
In many ways is cutting edge should move on also.
When
G'day
As an overly-busy 160m CW operating K3-owning father with teenage kids, I
had a few hours spare earlier this week and got very excited about loading
the Beta version of the firmware with the APF. However, when I looked at
the Elecraft website, the Beta version with the APF seems to have
Michael, N6MQL wrote:
I'm sorry, perhaps I'm mistaken, but I've already hooked up my K3
using a serial to USB converter cable, and then turned on Spectrogram
and found that the audio IS already there. Do I have a voodoo K3, or
is someone else mistaken that this feature already exists?
T Smi
Wow. It's a good thing I didn't throw in the subject of knobs too, or otherwise
I might have found my apartment surrounded by angry guys carrying pitch forks
and torches, hi hi.
Thanks for your gracious input. :)
Vy 73,
James K2QI
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Fr
My radio has 14.9V at RX and 14.6V TX at 100W. I care about
my fellow hams and want to have as good IMD performance as
possible. I can clearly see that other hams aren´t like me.
/Jim SM2EKM
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On 2010-11-17 16:18, James Sarte (K2QI) wrote:
> OK, well mine drops from 13.6V to 12.8
Who really needs a USB port on the K3? The converter works perfectly well...
Yes, it may be possible to replace the K3IO board with one having a USB
port. BUT: What are those of us using SteppIR antennas which track the K3's
VFO supposed to do?
The SteppIR requires an RS232.
Or shall we ask SteppI
KOSS is a very good brand of audio gears but where the specs?
AD4C
"If you see a driver handling a cell phone on her/his hands while driving,do
please stay away from that vehicle,its a moving bomb.Your life is at
danger.Keep yourself and your family alive"
--- On Thu, 11/18/10, Joe Subich,
Hello Doug,
I concur with you and it is no harm to voice out our wishes here.
In fact, what Elecraft promoting is 'respond to customer's needs', this
is the reason why we regularly have beta version firmware.
In our K3 or K2, we have paid for good support service and response from
Elecraft dir
Let Elecraft alone.If they want rs232 vs USB so be it. Why be like the cheap
imitators.
Laeey N1SZZ
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From: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
To: Elecraft Reflector
Sent: Fri, Nov 19, 2010 5:02 am
Subject: [Elecraft] K3: USB port - give the guy a BREAK!
I have to object to th
I have to object to the course that this thread instantly turned to.
K2QI's very reasonable post reads (edited)
[snip]
Quoting Wayne: "The KIO3's digital I/O module could be replaced with
one that has USB rather than RS232 -- or better yet, both. We planned
for this."
Quoting K2QI
"Just wanted t
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