Re: [Elecraft] thanks for help w/ P3 and LP-PAN

One very good option is the RF Space SDR-IQ receiver/panadapter. I had LP-Pan for a year or so and it seemed that software problems had it down more than it ran. So I sold it and bought the SDR-IQ have been well pleased plus another good receiver also. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- Fr

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04

Or stick my head in the fire also. Not quite that gullible ;) Fedora 17 looks v-good, The latest linux is much more GUI orientated and user friendly than years ago. Everyone seems to pick up Ubuntu, but the latest fedora is very good. CLI knowledge is very beneficial, also with windows. When your

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04

On 07/07/2012 06:36 PM, Nate Bargmann wrote: > * On 2012 07 Jul 16:38 -0500, Adrian wrote: > >> I am very naughty here and run as root all the time now in fedora 17 >> (started on centOS 5 and fedora 10), so permissions are not an issue. >> >> Have been doing that for 6 years and yet to have an

[Elecraft] thanks for help w/ P3 and LP-PAN

I just discovered an email filter that was trashing responses to my request for opinions about the P3 and LP-PAN. Thanks to all who replied. Very helpful. ...robert On 7/2/2012 19:01, Robert G. Strickland wrote: > In another post I ask about sub-receiver versus panadapter. Here, a > question abo

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

Good Evening, A week of sun and decent propagation was nice. I enjoyed it. The flowers are telling me the countdown to fall has begun. Turk's cap lilies and foxglove. Seems like summer only got here yesterday :) Please join us tomorrow afternoon and evening. 1) Hail signs (first lett

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 problem

Besides, you should *never* just send an Elecraft radio to Watsonville for repair. There are repair depots all over the globe. Contact support, and if warranted, they will request an RSA number for you. When you get the email with the RSA form, fill it out and read the 2nd page to find out wher

[Elecraft] K3 encoder backlash?

I have a factory-built K3 #3215 and have always noticed a significant amount of backlash on the four encoders located just left of the VFO A knob. Has this been improved on newer K3's? Is there a replacement option or a newer front panel available to improve this? Any info would be appreciat

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04

* On 2012 07 Jul 16:38 -0500, Adrian wrote: > I am very naughty here and run as root all the time now in fedora 17 > (started on centOS 5 and fedora 10), so permissions are not an issue. > > Have been doing that for 6 years and yet to have an issue. Until someone tells you to: cd / rm -rf *

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04

The "super decoder ring" you seek is the Linux "man" command. For example: man sudo man chmod man apt-get This will explain what the commands and their various options do. 73, Matt VK2ACL On 08/07/2012, at 12:56 AM, Brian Alsop wrote: > I hope all versions of Ubuntu come with a super decoder

Re: [Elecraft] K3 sometimes forgets set power level?

*Mike, Same here so I am also interested in any comments. Gary * On 8 July 2012 06:21, wrote: > I have my K3 set up with my KPA500 and to run 15 watts in OPER and 100 > watts in STBY. > It seems every so often when I switch between OPER and STBY, both power > levels will be at 15 watts and I hav

[Elecraft] Using KX3 with MFJ-1899T

With my KX-3, KX-1, and K-1, I have used the MFJ-1899T attached to the Alpha-Delta mini-tripod made for the Outback Joey antenna. Attached to it is a 35 ft #24 stealth wire counterpoise with markings for the various lengths needed for 40-10 meters allowing me to unwind off the spool to the proper

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04

Well there you go, Matt. I am unfamiliar with those. I am such an MS person. I don't use manual commands other than MS, so this doesn't help me. I use the GUI which is just clicks and I don't do much command line as I don't have to load up the getting older can't remember all this stuff, type o

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Macro toggle

Hmm, further investigation shows this isn't the whole story. Recording a CW or voice message to an Mx key does clear its MxT and MxH macro assignments, but if I assign a new macro to either MxT or MxH (but not both), that macro will then operate for both MxTap and MxHold. This oddity doesn't preve

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04

http://www.ubuntugeek.com/addmodify-and-delete-users-and-groups-in-ubuntu-us ing-gui.html Annoying when the link string gets broken. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Adrian Sent: Sunday, 8 July 2012 7:50 AM To

[Elecraft] K3 encoder backlash?

I have a factory-built K3 #3215 and have always noticed a significant amount of backlash on the four encoders located just left of the VFO A knob. Has this been improved on newer K3's? Is there a replacement option or a newer front panel available to improve this? Any info would be appreciate

[Elecraft] K3 sometimes forgets set power level?

I see a similar problem here when using the band change buttons on the KPA500 -- with KPA500 BAND CHG set to STBY and K3 PWR SET set to PER BAND. The K3 STBY power level for a band "A" appears to be overwritten with the OPER power level when the KPA500 is in OPER mode and I shift to another band "B

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04

This is an easy guide for a gui solution; http://www.ubuntugeek.com/addmodify-and-delete-users-and-groups-in-ubuntu-us ing-gui.html -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill K9YEQ Sent: Sunday, 8 July 2012 7:10 AM

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04

Hi Bill, These are just csh or bash commands, not programming. 73, matt On Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:10:18 -0500, you wrote: >Perhaps I missed it, but I am thinking we would rather have a simple GUI >with easier commands? I for one have no clue for programming but use Ubuntu >and shorter versions of

[Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04

Yes the permissions catch a few out. I never realised K3Util Linux ran a curl script to get the firmware, that's interesting. Of course you could run it in terminal knowing the ftp path etc. Most Ubuntu users just need to join the dialout group rather than chmod the dev. This right is gained by

Re: [Elecraft] Am I missing something?

Paul, I updated my firmware last night with no issues. Double-check and make sure you have the latest version of the K3 Utility installed. I believe it is required in order to update to all new firmware versions. 73, --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com K3 #281, P3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Macro toggle

Pf, You can clear the macro from the M1-M4 keys by storing a CW or voice message there. Just tap the REC key, then the M key, record the message and tap the REC key again. If you don't want a message there, just tap the REC key without recording anything. John, KU4AF Pittsboro, NC Many thanks

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 problem

Gary, If I were you I'd call Elecraft support before sending the board. They may give you some tests to make to determine if you have the same problem as Dave. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 7 Jul 2012 09:47:09 -0700, "Barry Garratt" wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04

Perhaps I missed it, but I am thinking we would rather have a simple GUI with easier commands? I for one have no clue for programming but use Ubuntu and shorter versions of Linux which don't require the programming language which leaves me in a lurch. There is so much to know, so little time. Let

Re: [Elecraft] Stuck in MCU LD

Perhaps you shut down your PC last night, which is the same as a reboot? 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Stuck in MCU LD Problem solved! But, after trying everything written about Firmware updating, plus trying suggestions by Iain, N6Ml and Don, W3FPR, worked un

[Elecraft] K3 KRX3 Kit For Sale

I bought my KRX3 kit in 2008, put the box on a shelf, and never built it. It's for sale now to someone who will build it and get some enjoyment from it. Kit includes standard 2.7 kHz filter, plus 400 Hz cw filter, in box as received from Elecraft. Current Elecraft price is $739.90, plus ship

[Elecraft] K3 sometimes forgets set power level?

I have my K3 set up with my KPA500 and to run 15 watts in OPER and 100 watts in STBY. It seems every so often when I switch between OPER and STBY, both power levels will be at 15 watts and I have to roll the power back up to 100 watts in STBY mode. Any ideas as to why the K3 would forget the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Macro toggle

Many thanks for this nice example. Now, I would like to free up M4-HOLD, but I can't find anywhere in the manuals how to delete a macro assignment from one of the programmable keys. Is it possible at all, or should I just wait for when I come up with my next macro and just replace it? Pf >

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04

Nothing cryptic about it. "sudo" allows users temporary "admin" or root user privi's to the system to run commands or install software. When any user invokes sudo they will be required to authenticate with user name and password. "chmod" is a *nix comman

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04

On 07/07/2012 09:56 AM, Brian Alsop wrote: > I found these two additional steps are necessary before the Utility program > will successfully operate: > > (Run in a terminal) > >sudo chmod 666 /dev/ttyUSB0 > >sudo apt-get install curl > > Rather than changing the device permissions (

Re: [Elecraft] LiFePO4 battery packs

According to the product descriptions, both of these battery packs have a balancing board built into them. The documentation for the board shows that the board has independent connections to each cell. It protects each cell from over charge, over discharge, high current discharge, and short circuit

Re: [Elecraft] LiFePO4 battery packs

On 7/6/2012 7:06 PM, Steve Jackson wrote: > So, what is the opinion of the learned and experienced regarding these > battery packs? Well, there's the obvious ... 600mAh vs 3,000mAh of course. The LiFePO4 batteries have a very good capacity to weight ratio, and they are safe, you can carry or p

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04

I hope all versions of Ubuntu come with a super decoder ring so that mortals can make sense of these obviously encrypted commands. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 7/7/2012 16:51, KC6D wrote: > I had trouble getting the KX3 Utility program to communicate with the radio > in Ubuntu. Here's what solved the

[Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04

I had trouble getting the KX3 Utility program to communicate with the radio in Ubuntu. Here's what solved the problem for me. I take no credit for figuring this out, these were postings by others that I found in three different places. I decided to collect the details here so they'd be all in o

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 problem

Hey Dave, I'll try that and report back but I'm getting the feeling it's going to back to the factory. Regards, Barry KS7DX -Original Message- From: Dave Van Wallaghen [mailto:w8...@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 9:15 AM To: Barry Garratt Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subje

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 problem

Hey Barry, If you are so inclined, you might try re-seating the LPA board. I did read a couple of instances where that cleared up the problem. Although, it did not clear mine up :-( Either way, it you wouldn't mind, please post back your findings. I'd be interested to see if it was the LPA or

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 problem

No not in test mode and TX INH is off Dave. Barry KS7DX -Original Message- From: Dave Van Wallaghen [mailto:w8...@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 6:11 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 problem BTW - some of the obvious things to check first would be

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 problem

Hi Dave, Thanks for the info. It looks like mine will be heading back to the factory also. Have a great day. Barry KS7DX From: Dave Van Wallaghen [mailto:dvanwallag...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 5:36 AM To: Barry Garratt Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 p

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 - low power 15m only

OK, here is what I can see so far... I visually examined the low pass filter components on the KPA100, between K9 and K10, nothing seems out of the ordinary, nothing cracked, broken, or burned that I can see. I'm not quite ready to remove the PCA and the power transistors from the heatsink yet.

Re: [Elecraft] Stuck in MCU LD

Problem solved! But, after trying everything written about Firmware updating, plus trying suggestions by Iain, N6Ml and Don, W3FPR, worked until this morning. My testing included disconnecting, things from the K3, changing USB/Com cables and various lengths of no power periods from seconds in lengt

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Am I missing something?

No, the recommendation is to use the K3 Utility for production firmware, no browser is normally required. If you're accessing beta firmware, any browser or FTP client is fine. Microsoft provides FTP client functionality, incorporated in WININET.dll, that both the K3 Uility and Internet Explorer

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - RTTY, PSK31 & CW on P3 display

Good news! Thanks Paul for the update! 73 - Roger W5RDW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-RTTY-PSK31-CW-on-P3-display-tp7558704p7558787.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Am I missing something?

Dick, et al: Tnx for the info, COPYING NEW FILES did the job, now running 4.51 , 1.15, 2.76(1) and 2.76(2), and will refresh the Elecraft Web site...much appreciated. This reflector is amazing for getting answers to questions. Love my K3, KPA500, P3 and W2. Paul -Original Mess

Re: [Elecraft] ERR12V repair

> Has anyone ever seen any documentation of approximate Serial > Numbers or dates of manufacture that this mod applies to? It applies at least below s/n 1500 since both my K3s (s/n 622 and 1450) had the tin plate pins on both the KPA-3 and RF board. 1450 has been back to the factory, 622 is waiti

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Am I missing something?

Should I glean from this statement: "Use Internet Explorer (not another browser that may not use Wininet)" that IE is the recommended browser to use when updating K3 F/W? 73, Rick W3BI > From: die...@comcast.net > Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012 07:14:23 -0700 > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; p...@nf8j.com

Re: [Elecraft] ERR12V repair

Hello all: I had this error during Field Day, so I'm very interested in modifying my K3/100 #2826. However, I'm not seeing this kit listed as one of the "mods". Wondering how to obtain it. Suggestions? 73, Jed AD7KG On Jul 7, 2012, at 6:46, Bill W4ZV wrote: > > Mike Clarke-5 wrote >> >> I

[Elecraft] Fwd: Am I missing something?

> There is no mechanism in the K3 Utility to change the FTP source URL. Copy > new files from Elecraft always goes there. > > But your local Wininet cache may be stale. Use Internet Explorer (not another > browser that may not use Wininet) to navigate to that URL and refresh the > page. > Alt

Re: [Elecraft] Am I missing something?

Try copy new files from Elecraft Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPad On Jul 7, 2012, at 5:01 AM, "Paul VanOveren" wrote: > I saw a couple of references here on the reflector about the 4.51 Beta > firmware now being a production release. I do not see it on the Elecraft > website under firmware categ

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Receive Performance Below 1500 kHz

Mike, My explanation stands, but "not really usable" isn't a fair assessment. I frequently use the KX3 in the BC band. I can clearly copy all the same stations with the KX3 that I can hear using other AM- capable radios at my QTH. The KX3's receive sensitivity does fall off by design below a

Re: [Elecraft] Am I missing something?

* On 2012 07 Jul 07:07 -0500, Paul VanOveren wrote: > Anyone else see this. ??? Are you using the Linux version of the utility? I ask because it would not download the updated file listings correctly. I worked with David W4SMT and he did resolve the issue, but I'm not sure if the fixed version i

[Elecraft] XV50 Kit Has Been Sold

Thanks! 73, Jim KO5V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support

[Elecraft] KX3 Receive Performance Below 1500 kHz

A discussion of KX3 MF lack of sensitivity recently took place on the KX3 list. The KX3 should not be considered really usable below about 1500 kHz, as Wayne explsined: Original Message (from KX3 list) > I thought there was some advantage to AM BCB reception > to be had with the KXAT3. If

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 problem

BTW - some of the obvious things to check first would be to insure you aren't in test mode or that the TX INH pin is not set or floating (check in the Config menu). 73, Dave W8FGU On 7/7/2012 9:01 AM, Dave Van Wallaghen wrote: > Barry, > > I had the same thing here a few weeks ago. I found tha

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 problem

Barry, I had the same thing here a few weeks ago. I found that I had no output from my LPA board. It is now at Elecraft being serviced but I have yet to hear the final resolution. It has only been in service for a week or so. I used a scope and did some signal tracing and found that I had RF on

Re: [Elecraft] ERR12V repair

Mike Clarke-5 wrote > > I'm just preparing to perform the ERR12V repair on my K3, and > notice that in the bag I was sent the pin connectors are > gold-plated but the replacement sockets are not. I thought the > idea of the change to was make the path gold to gold all the way > through... can an

Re: [Elecraft] Am I missing something?

4.51 is definitely there, Paul. Make sure your K3 Utility is pointing to the right directory. ftp://elecraft.com/K3/firmware/ 73 David G4DMP In a recent message, Paul VanOveren writes >I saw a couple of references here on the reflector about the 4.51 Beta >firmware now being a production re

[Elecraft] ERR12V repair

Hi, I'm just preparing to perform the ERR12V repair on my K3, and notice that in the bag I was sent the pin connectors are gold-plated but the replacement sockets are not. I thought the idea of the change to was make the path gold to gold all the way through... can anyone confirm if this is corre

Re: [Elecraft] Am I missing something?

Just looked on the site and 4.51 is there and the K3 utility shows it as available as well.When you land on the web page try refresh you may be seeing a cached version of the page. On 7/7/2012 8:01 AM, Paul VanOveren wrote: > I do not see it on the Elecraft website under firmware catego

[Elecraft] Am I missing something?

I saw a couple of references here on the reflector about the 4.51 Beta firmware now being a production release. I do not see it on the Elecraft website under firmware category and I checked in the K3 Utility 1.12.3.28 ver.Mine reads MCU Install

Re: [Elecraft] Using KX3 with MFJ-1899T

I have ordered a MFJ-1899T and had similar concerns about the potential weight on the connector. I went with a MFJ-332B mag base with BNC connector. When traveling on business, I will usually have a rental car. This will let me use the car as a base for the antenna. I was trying to find a c

[Elecraft] KX3: use at MF and <500-KHz

Hello Edward,   I observe the same for MF broadcast band here.  I can get big signal for local 783KHz AM BC station in my K3 but not KX3. TNX & 73, Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ Edward R. Cole 收件人︰ Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2012年07月7日 (週六) 4:33 PM 主題︰ [Elecraft]

[Elecraft] KX3: use at <500-KHz

I just tried reception on the am BC band and 500-KHz but the receiver seems deaf there. There was mention of using the suto-tuner to improve reception below the BC band, but how is this accomplished? Or is this waiting for firmware to implement? How about Tx capability down there? 73, Ed -