Re: [Elecraft] P3 for Windows anyone?

Thanks Tom, I'm Impressed !!!. Looking forward to the final product. Adrian .v k4tux From: tom...@videotron.ca [mailto:tom...@videotron.ca] Sent: Friday, 20 April 2012 12:22 PM To: Adrian Subject: Re: RE: [Elecraft] P3 for Windows anyone? [END of Thread] Heres a teaser...recorded wit

[Elecraft] A lot of messages…48,300 and counting

I started on the Elecraft e-mail reflector on 12/23/09, or at least that is the date of the oldest message in my archive. I just checked, wondering how big this was getting. Well, it is about 48,300 messages. Now, I know that is not all of them because I have another folder of Keepers, that i

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: RTTY Questions

Jim wrote: *as long as you take reasonable care to get levels right* How does one determine the ideal balance of line out volume, line in sensitivity, sound card output volume, and sound card mic sensitivity? 73, Matt NQ6N On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 7:02 PM, erehm wrote: > Rich - Thanks. The was

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

Dave, I can highly recommend Chipquik - for multilegged devices. For devices with only 2 leads, I believe it is overkill (but it will work). My objections with Quickchip is that one *must* clean up the site before applying new solder - or the new solder will not stick.. The cleanup task is

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

Only because we were talking about simple two-terminal SMDs, Dave. I use Chipquik for SMDs with more than two terminals. It's great! I agree, follow the instructions on their website and you can remove/replace huge MCUs and other chips easily. This whole discussion reminds me of something my

[Elecraft] Elecraft PDFs vs Mac OS

If you are using Mac OS 10.7.3 (Lion) and the Safari browser v5.1.5 and cannot see/print PDFs, you likely have a conflict with an installed Adobe PDF Reader. Do this: Delete/trash all copies of Adobe Reader from your Applications folder. >From HD>Library>Internet Plug-Ins delete/trash these fi

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

I'm surprised no-one has mentioned Chipquik to ease the pain of SMT removal. It is a low temperature alloy (something like Wood's metal - the melting teaspoon in a hot drink prank etc.), supplied in small diameter "wires" together with a special flux. Melt a little Chipquik onto an existing solder

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: RTTY Questions

Rich - Thanks. The was really helpful. Wayne - Could FSK control be added to ACC2 GPIO (like K3 ACC DIG0) and PTT toggled via the microphone connector, thus both available simultaneously to external RTTY software? I'm new at this, so apologies if I've proposed something stupid... /eric, kj7a

Re: [Elecraft] P3 for Windows anyone? [END of Thread]

Well things are moving pretty fast. The application is almost finished, just cleaning and polishing up. I have put up a video at my new website taken with camtasia. Thing is the program is much more responsive than it seems. Camtasiia slows things down by at least a factor of 10! The preforman

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

Mel, Having the "right tools" certainly makes the task easier, and with the right tools, a task like changing a resistor is almost as easy as "falling off a log". There are many who do not have the "right tools" at hand, and purchasing the "right tools" for just one task is not a reasonable so

Re: [Elecraft] P3, Remote Viewing via the Internet

Well, I got the VGA to S-Video converter today from Amazon and hooked everything up. It does a decent job converting 1280x1024 RGB video to composite and S-Video. A cable from its RCA output direct to a TV looks pretty good. Once I introduce the Slingbox, it all falls apart. One problem is that

Re: [Elecraft] (K3) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received

True, but you must form the leads of the replacement RFC to stand "on end". I find that much easier to do if I can actually touch the leads while inserting them in the holes. Also, for those without a vacuum de-soldering iron, it's easier to clear the through-plated holes by putting a solder-suck

Re: [Elecraft] (K3) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received

Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: >Yes, it's just three screws to get the KPA3 module out and makes it >much, much easier to reach the parts without damaging anything, >especially if you have the KAT3 installed. > Even with the KAT3 installed, there shouldn't be any difficulty in reaching the RFC and the

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

Clearly, the route to dealing with SMD's is a very personal one. I would like to offer my US$ 0.02 worth on this matter. A good, small-tip, temperature controlled soldering pencil is very important, as is fine gauge solder. I use a ceramic tipped iron which needs no extensive cleaning (a wipe o

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

It's not too bad - I would just recommend NOT simply clipping the existing SMG resistor - but rather heating it up and using tweezers to pull it off. If you clip with cold solder, you risk pulling up traces from the board. You may not mean "clip" in this sense but I thought I'd mention it just in c

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

Well, you are both right and wrong.  Sorry,  The correct way to remove an SMT component is with the right tools.  Most of the accepted makers of SMT soldering and unsoldering equipment have gone to great lengths in minimalizing the undesirable effects of over heating by having available tips tha

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

Both at work and at home, I use two irons to remove SMD parts. The earlier poster that warned against pad damage when clipping a chip in half was right on; the damage won't occur most of the time, but it will certainly happen on the hardest to remove or the hardest to replace board ;-) And, I maint

Re: [Elecraft] (K3) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received

Yes, it's just three screws to get the KPA3 module out and makes it much, much easier to reach the parts without damaging anything, especially if you have the KAT3 installed. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I just received this kit which increases the current available at the 12V DC O

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

OOPs, I misspoke. I wrote: " I dip the wick in some good quality rosin solder..." I meant "I dip the wick in some good quality rosin FLUX..." Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

On Thu, 2012-04-19 at 14:23 -0700, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > I have removed hundreds of two-terminal SMDs both by cutting them in half or > by unsoldering one end at a time and lifting the part with never any damage > to the pcb. On most two-terminal SMD parts (resistors, capacitors, etc.), the

[Elecraft] (K3) 12VDC Current Mod Kit Received

I just received this kit which increases the current available at the 12V DC Out jack on the K3 to drive a P3 with P3SVGA. The kit consists of replacing a surface mount diode, a through hole fuse and through hole choke. Elecraft sent me this kit without my asking. :) I have not installed it yet

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

Keep in mind that all of the step-by-step procedures in the Elecraft documents were actually done by the writer, tested by others, and then refined and improved by customer feedback. That's in accordance with Wayne's basic requirements for Elecraft manuals. So if you take the time to follow them cl

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

Bob makes a good point IMHO in that cutting the part in half is not a good idea, it can damage the pads - been thereBetter, I suggest, to unsolder both ends at the same time, and then remove the part off the board. Unsoldering one end and lifting that end can also stress the pad at the othe

Re: [Elecraft] (K3) Headst/Mic

I'm in ham radio for fun. I'm not trying to capture the 17-30 year old market, or the "Rush hour" drive time slot. I "just wanna have fun!" I use the CM500, set TXEQ at -16, -16, -16 the rest at 'zero' and go. I just can't tell the difference with the other settings. I get great audio reports

Re: [Elecraft] k1 speaker output wimpy

Thanks. Glad its not me! -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/k1-speaker-output-wimpy-tp7481213p7481857.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http:

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

Keith You are my HERO! Thanks. Elecraft is the best! Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Co

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: RTTY Questions

KJ7AE wrote: > Some questions about keying the K3/KX3 for FSK: Answers interspersed with your questions below. > Can someone post a schematic of what this (second) cable looks like > (connectors, wiring) for the K3? shows the circuit; what is not shown

Re: [Elecraft] k1 speaker output wimpy

I would not call it "wimpy", but that smaller speaker used with the battery option is a bit on the "tinny" side. Refer to the KBT1 instruction manual and check to be sure the speaker has the little foam ring and that it is inserted properly. Another point with that internal battery option - I ha

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

Now that is customer service!!! On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 12:23 PM, Keith wrote: > Lee; > Your repair report shows that mod was done in 2010. > I am sending you a copy of the report directly to your email. > Keith > > On 4/19/2012 7:18 AM, Lee Buller wrote: > > I have SN 443 - an early model of th

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

Hi Bob, I disagree. Did you read the Elecraft instructions?? Please do so then comment to Elecraft on the errors in their ways. Thanks and 73, tom n4zpt On 4/19/2012 12:04 PM, Bob wrote: > I do not believe cutting the part in half is a good idea. The stress > is applied to the pads and they can

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

Lee; Your repair report shows that mod was done in 2010. I am sending you a copy of the report directly to your email. Keith On 4/19/2012 7:18 AM, Lee Buller wrote: > I have SN 443 - an early model of the K3. It has been back to Aptos for > updates. Now then, I just got at P3 and included in tha

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

Check if it's been done. Then if you need to, just do it. The likelihood of damaging anything is very small. The component in question is large, as SMT parts go. You can do it. Read the instructions and jump in. You will feel great afterwards. On 4/19/2012 7:18 AM, Lee Buller wrote: > > I hav

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

I do not believe cutting the part in half is a good idea. The stress is applied to the pads and they can lift off the board. The potential for board damage, is very high. 73, Bob K2TK On 4/19/2012 10:46 AM, Tom Azlin N4ZPT wrote: > Hi Lee, > > I replaced that SMT resistor with the supplied S

[Elecraft] k1 speaker output wimpy

I just purchased this K1 used. I have had others in the past, but this is the first with the battery option. It seems as though the audio from the speaker is no where near what I remember on other k1's. Is this common with the speaker on the case for the battery option? -- View this message in con

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

Lee, After doing the mod you are contemplating I formulated a new rule for the WE5ST shack - never touch another SMD. Once I had the mod in place, it wasn't that big a difference - not worth the risk to me. My P3 worked fine before the mod and for the kind of operating I do it was more that go

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

Lee: If the K3 has been back to Aptos for updates, I would expect that this change has already been made. K3 Service should be able to tell you if this is the case. Also I believe the mod instructions provide info on how to measure and confirm the value of the current resistor and whether or

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: RTTY Questions

> > ...how do you key the rig? Just set up your software for DTR/RTS via the COM port... > Yep, that's the way I do it. Works for digital, CW, and FSK. Some questions about keying the K3/KX3 for FSK: 1. Can someone post a schematic of what this (second) cable looks like (connectors, wiring) for

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

I started building kits in January of 2011. Been a ham for almost 20 years and missed the "Heathkit Generation." Why do I mention this? Well, the kits I wanted to build were SDR's (SoftRocks to be specific). They are great little radios and wonderful for those wanting to experiment with SDR

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: RTTY Questions

On 4/19/2012 7:30 AM, Mike wrote: > The only drawback I see to using VOX for the digital modes is that since > they are SSB, VOX for phone is on, and I really dislike that, preferring > a foot switch. Wayne has promised it's on the list. There's a simple menu setting to disable the Mic Input and u

[Elecraft] (K3) Headst/Mic

An alternative K3 headset in place of the Yamaha CM500, which appears to be unobtainable in Europe, is the Koss SB45. I just bought one of these from an internet supplier for 20 pounds (about $30) and it seems quite comfortable and it does have an electret mic element, not a dynamic one. The 3.5

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: RTTY Questions

On 4/19/2012 6:05 AM, Ian Kahn wrote: > If you don't use some sort of external interface, how do you key the > rig? Just set up your software for DTR/RTS via the COM port if you > have the RS-232 cable connected? VOX Jim __ Elecraft m

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

Hi Lee, I replaced that SMT resistor with the supplied SMT resistor. Was pretty easy. Cut the old one in half in place, then unsoldered the two pieces. Then made sure the solder on both sides was good and cleaned most off. Was not much there. then tacked the SMT replacement in place on one sid

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: RTTY Questions

When I first got my K3, I was adamant about using an interface, and FSK. I've since changed my opinion. The only drawback I see to using VOX for the digital modes is that since they are SSB, VOX for phone is on, and I really dislike that, preferring a foot switch. Wayne has promised it's on the

[Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

I have SN 443 - an early model of the K3. It has been back to Aptos for updates. Now then, I just got at P3 and included in that is a kit that that changes a resistor on the K3 to give 10 db more to the P3. It is SMT, but they also include a small resistor if you don't want to use the SMT re

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: P3, Remote Viewing via the Internet

One box that I am thinking is this one.: http://www.axis.com/files/datasheet/ds_241qs_32377_en_0808_lo.pdf Is used in video survelance but maybe can be used by us also in ham radio applications. Anyone ever played with it? Tnx VE3GNO Daniel From: Bob W7KWS To:

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: P3, Remote Viewing via the Internet

Hi Bob,   With only 768 kbps you might have a problem. The sling codecs are not very bandwidth optimized like flash let's say or others, on the other hand Sling have a very bad habit to eat the entire bandwidth. 768kbps is a marginal speed for sling, the image will be OK but you won't see detail

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: RTTY Questions

On 4/19/2012 9:05 AM, Ian Kahn wrote: > If you don't use some sort of external interface, how do you key the > rig? Just set up your software for DTR/RTS via the COM port if you > have the RS-232 cable connected? You can do that if your logging software allows it (in some cases the digital softwa

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: RTTY Questions

On 4/19/2012 12:54 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > > Right, and I've long promoted that concept. BUT -- I've recently been > comparing several (five so far) outboard A/D converters, four models > that connect to the computer via USB, on that uses Firewire, and I've > found that all of them result in

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: RTTY Questions

On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 8:05 AM, Ian Kahn wrote: > ...how do you key the rig? Just set up your software for DTR/RTS via the > COM port... = Yep, that's the way I do it. Works for digital, CW, and FSK. Don Wilhelm points out that for digital modes including AFSK you can just key the r

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: RTTY Questions

If you don't use some sort of external interface, how do you key the rig? Just set up your software for DTR/RTS via the COM port if you have the RS-232 cable connected? Thanks and 73, Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com K3 #281, P3 #688 HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team On Thu, Apr