Re: [Elecraft] [K3} AGM Battery recommendation for K3

Interesting. This has prompted me to do some online research thinking of battery power for home station use. K3, KPA-500 + numerous small accessories. It seems AGM batteries would be fine but I find "Sealed Calcium" batteries of similar capacity 90AH, are half the price of AGM. These are apparent

Re: [Elecraft] CW Skimmer & K3

Yes ... but then it isn't operating in IF Mode. The difference is explained in the CW Skimmer documentation. Plus, an SDR-IQ costs in the vicinity of $500 so it isn't at all like simply connecting the K3 to a soundcard. Dave AB7E On 11/27/2012 10:38 PM, Greg wrote: If you use an sdr-

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} AGM Battery recommendation for K3

Jim, I can recommend the Power Sonic PS-12350. It is a 35 AH, AGM, sealed, lead-acid battery. I got it because it is about the heaviest that I can carry comfortably. I use it for portable operation with the K3 at 100 watts output. It runs for a good long time when fully charged. At least 5

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} AGM Battery recommendation for K3

Oh forgot... Find a company that has a large server farm and ask them to let you their discards when the become of mandatory swap out age. They have to pay for the disposal of them, so they are happy to give them away to avoid the disposal fees, and they are still good enough for what you want t

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} AGM Battery recommendation for K3

I use a West Mountain Radio Super PWRgate PG40S between my HB 100 Amp P/S and three server room backup batteries in parallel to power all of the 13.8V devices in the shack, including all the equipment that came with wall warts (I cut the P/S's off and use the cable and plug). Once I did one of my

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} AGM Battery recommendation for K3

I use Deka AGM batteries for my motorcycles. They're made in PA and they're really wonderful batteries, better than any conventional lead/acid variety I have ever used. I bought mine from http://www.bohannonbattery.com/ You might find them cheaper locally but they were the best price I found.

Re: [Elecraft] CW Skimmer & K3

Ah, I'd never heard of sdr-iq but I just looked for info on it and for a $500 price tag, I'm not interested. The limitation of +/- 12 KHz with an additional piece of hardware doesn't thrill me either. To just have the audio be worked with has for me no practical function so I won't bother. I've

Re: [Elecraft] CW Skimmer & K3

If you use an sdr-iq with the K3 CWS will decode up to 190 kHz I believe. Greg On Nov 27, 2012 9:33 PM, "David Gilbert" wrote: > > CW Skimmer is indeed a pretty cool piece of software, but it doesn't work > like that. Unless you also have some sort of SDR front end, all you'll be > able to get

Re: [Elecraft] CW Skimmer & K3

CW Skimmer is indeed a pretty cool piece of software, but it doesn't work like that. Unless you also have some sort of SDR front end, all you'll be able to get with CW Skimmer is a display of the audio passband. For a display of stations outside that passband you need an additional piece of

[Elecraft] CW Skimmer & K3

I'm always curious to try a new software & I thought CW skimmer looks interesting. I'm wondering if anyone here is using it with their K3 and if so, what did you find was the best way to connect it to the K3? I have both the internal Realtek soundcard built into the PC motherboard and I have a

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} AGM Battery recommendation for K3

AGM is the choice for inside as you've found. But Battery Tender is your friend: http://batterytender.com/battery-tender-plus-12v-at-1-25a.html You might consider an RV 'converter' for the heavy charge and the Battery Tender to keep things properly charged. Not terribly expensive, RF quiet and

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} AGM Battery recommendation for K3

Get a fairly large AGM type unit, say 60 to 80 amp-hours or thereabouts, and charge it slowly with a 1 to 2-amp charger. There will be almost no chance of overcharging the battery, and no chance whatsoever of a spill. It will run the K3 for at least 24 hours of normal intermittent operation (1

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} AGM Battery recommendation for K3

A lead-acid battery is still the champ for the best cost/performance ratio to run a K3 in transmit as well as receive. But it's not terribly portable. Acid spills are unacceptable, of course, and you can avoid them in two ways: One is to put the battery in a container so if a spill occurred nothi

[Elecraft] [K3} AGM Battery recommendation for K3

I've decided I might get a battery for my K3 for occasional operation to chase QRM issues. As long as I'm getting it for reception I thought I might consider one which would prove useful for transmitting as well. My "shack" is in the living area of our house with hardwood floors. I wouldn't be hap

Re: [Elecraft] OT CQWW contest results - location

Ed... Looked at their site till I was blue in the face. Age shows. Thanks much. Happy Holidays. ...robert On 11/28/2012 02:58, Ed Muns wrote: http://cqww.com/publiclogs/ Ed W0YK Robert KE2WY asked: About two weeks ago, before the contest, I came across a site that had a database of actua

Re: [Elecraft] OT CQWW contest results - location

http://cqww.com/publiclogs/ Ed W0YK Robert KE2WY asked: > About two weeks ago, before the contest, I came across a site > that had a database of actual Cabrillo logs from previous > CQWW contests - and perhaps others. One could download > someone's file and look it over, analyze it, etc. Th

[Elecraft] K3 and Digital Modes

Harry, I thought I had a similar issue until I realized the K3/3 and HRD used the same com port. I turned off HRD and all was well. Regards, W0BBI-Bill __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] OT CQWW contest results - location

Hello... About two weeks ago, before the contest, I came across a site that had a database of actual Cabrillo logs from previous CQWW contests - and perhaps others. One could download someone's file and look it over, analyze it, etc. The site is not like many others that just report scores and/

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - PSK31 question

On 11/27/2012 3:30 PM, Tom McCulloch wrote: >I have a very old Rig Blaster interface that uses jumpers to match > the transceiver's microphone to the Rig Blaster outputs. The > instructions are quite old and they don't list the jumper configuration > for Elecraft rigs. I seem to remember

Re: [Elecraft] OT Ethernet/RS-232

Folks - Let's end this thread now to reduce list noise level. Its drifting way OT. Must be a poor DX day.. ;-) 73, Eric Elecraft List Moderator --- www.elecraft.com On 11/27/2012 6:18 PM, Phil Kane wrote: On 11/27/2012 4:33 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Yes. I just had to replace the old tower

Re: [Elecraft] OT Ethernet/RS-232

On 11/27/2012 4:33 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > Yes. I just had to replace the old tower with a new one. I told the > "computer boys" who we deal with to put a "real" RS-232 port in it. I > should have told them "Two please." I have 7 in a 2 y/o Dell Precision (high end) tower - "COM1" on the m

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Digital Modes

Harry, More information needed. What software are you using? What is not being recognized with the "Elecraft supplied cable". What does your "Elecraft supplied cable" connect to (both hardware and software). What software are you running? Which OS? There is no easy answer unless you can answe

[Elecraft] [KPA500] WTB Amp

Does anyone have a used KPA500 or ACOM 1000 for sale? Please reply directly. 73, Robert-KP4Y __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mai

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Digital Modes

Make sure you have the correct drivers installed if you are using the USB to RS-232 cable. See the Elecraft web site for details. On 11/27/12 at 5:30 PM, harry.mcnel...@yahoo.com (Harry McNelley) wrote: Computer will not recognize K3 using Elecraft supplied cable.  Any thoughts? ---

[Elecraft] K3 and Digital Modes

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[Elecraft] KX3 for sale

Hi I have my KX3 serial #1675 for sale. Comes with ATU, KXFL3 (not installed yet), KXBC3 (not installed yet) I used it a couple times and decided to stick with my K3/100 I am asking 1200 plus shipping Thank you Luca W6LDM 714 376 2174 ___

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Audio/IF filtering definitions

I have multiple macros for setting filter width for digital modes. I use the HRD suite of software with the DM780. Basically I center the selected signal with one mouse click and then pick the filter I want with another mouse click and center point at 1.5 where I centered the RX transmission.

Re: [Elecraft] OT Ethernet/RS-232

This is not exactly true. RS232 is still widely used over long haul RF links, telemetry and scads systems. Why? It's reliable, it just works, you don't have to stuff around with drivers or custom software and its a self recovering system. USB is a vendor driven platform. There are very few "uni

Re: [Elecraft] OT Ethernet/RS-232

Yes. I just had to replace the old tower with a new one. I told the "computer boys" who we deal with to put a "real" RS-232 port in it. I should have told them "Two please." On 11/27/2012 2:59 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: I don't think there are any new laptop computers with RS223 ports. Are th

Re: [Elecraft] OT Ethernet/RS-232

Thanks to the many people, both on and off the list, who pointed out current uses of RS-232 in industrial systems and datacenters and the limited availability of RS-232 interfaces on new computers including laptops. Indeed, there is nothing that is completely obsolete in electronics and compute

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - PSK31 question

Tom. You either have the microphone configuration header that was indtalled as a part of the KSB2 option or you do not have the KSB2 option installed. All properly constructed K2s with the KSB2 optionl 9 will have that Microphone Configuration Header on the Front Panel Board. It is not a c

[Elecraft] KAT500-k shipped!!!!

Got a notice this evening that I will be receiving a package from Elecraft Monday 12/4. Joe K2UF With enough THRUST pig fly just fine. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] OT Ethernet/RS-232

This has gone in a direction I was afraid it might and tried to forestall. My only intent was to mention an affordable device that would allow you to have an RS-232 connector at a remote location. Thought it might give some ideas and options to those who wanted to easily control devices at a di

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Audio/IF filtering definitions

Sorry about that. It shows my (lack of) experience with other than the K3. Rick nhc -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm Rick, What you say is true for the K3 and the KX3, but you referred to "El;ecraft" as all encompassing == which includes the K2 as well. One would adjust the K2 au

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Audio/IF filtering definitions

Rick, What you say is true for the K3 and the KX3, but you referred to "El;ecraft" as all encompassing == which includes the K2 as well. One would adjust the K2 audio level to just indicate one ALC bar and then back off until it doe not light. On 11/27/2012 6:43 PM, Rick Bates wr

Re: [Elecraft] OT Ethernet/RS-232

> As far as I can tell, hams are the only users of RS-232 left. Wrong. There are still many industrial devices that use RS-232 and many many more that use RS-422/485. > (RS-232 has > the wonderful advantage of making it easy to build interfaces.) >From an RF point of view, serial connections hav

Re: [Elecraft] OT Ethernet/RS-232

> -Original Message- > From: Bill Frantz > > ...I don't think there are any new laptop computers with RS223 ports. > Are there any desktops/towers? ... The most recent shipment of Dell Optiplex (business desktops) I bought have serial ports. Dell Latitude notebooks have an available snap-

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - PSK31 question

Thhanks Bruce -- I think I have an older K2 (s/n 1103) that doesn't have the jumpers - The jumpers are a good idea, it good to see they've incorporated them Tnx Tom wb2qdg k2 1103 On 11/27/2012 6:49 PM, Bruce Beford wrote: The K2 has internal jumpers for the mic jack configuration. This allow

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - PSK31 question

The K2 has internal jumpers for the mic jack configuration. This allowed for the use of almost any microphone. I suggest you open yours to see how it is wired. Refer to the manual for the layout of the configuration header. 73, Bruce, N1RX > I seem to remember that the K2 mic jack is > configure

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Audio/IF filtering definitions

That's a key point as not everyone understands that less audio is better on PSK and most folks tend to hit the audio hard on both TX and RX. The resulting IMD is shown as 'echoes' on the waterfall and it tends to bang on the soundcard AGC, potentially blocking the signal you want to hear. For non

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - PSK31 question

Hello Tom I run the K2 and psk31. It's fun, just remember set your power low. 5 watts on k2/10 . As far as the mic, I am not sure. Good luck hope to see you on the waterfall. KC6CNN On Nov 27, 2012 5:30 PM, "Tom McCulloch" wrote: > > Hi gang, > I have a very old Rig Blaster interface that uses

[Elecraft] K2 - PSK31 question

Hi gang, I have a very old Rig Blaster interface that uses jumpers to match the transceiver's microphone to the Rig Blaster outputs. The instructions are quite old and they don't list the jumper configuration for Elecraft rigs. I seem to remember that the K2 mic jack is configured the sa

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Audio/IF filtering definitions

In addition to the SSB examples several people have posted, the Hi and Lo Cut controls are quite useful in soundcard digital modes. For example, when I use my computer for PSK, I scan the band with the bandwidth set to a low of 300 Hz and a high of 2.6KHz. I have a macro to set this bandwith (I

[Elecraft] [K3] Re:K3-Receive settings

Funny Thing, mine sounds just fine on LSB lo cut 200. Hi cut 2900. On USB a locut of 200 sounds bad. I'm wondering if it could have anything to do with a 5 pole filter offset. Looking for a big speaker like Chris recommended. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/H

Re: [Elecraft] OT Ethernet/RS-232

I would say there are many many more computer to computer connections over TCP than over RS-232. And many more over PPPoE . As far as I can tell, hams are the only users of RS-232 left. (RS-232 has the wonderful advantage of ma

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Audio/IF filtering definitions

Rick, Are you confusing HiCut/LoCut with the RX (or TX) EQ? There are no bands to the HiCut or LoCut, just limits to the DSP produced passband. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/27/2012 5:37 PM, Rick Bates wrote: The filter sets the rough bandwidth limits. Then you can shape the resulting audio with the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Audio/IF filtering definitions

Rick, The Hi-Cut and Lo-Cut do essentially the same thing as Width and Shift, but they make voice signals easier to deal with. If you have played with Width and Shift on the K3 or other transceivers, you will know that anytime you change the width control, you have to also change the shift c

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Audio/IF filtering definitions

HI and LO cut controls determine the bandwidth, such as the 300 - 2700 Hz (2400 Hz bandwidth) in the example you provided. That bandwidth is flat. However, you may elect to shape the bandwidth to something other than flat, such as to boost the high frequencies, or cut the dreaded "400 Hz bump"

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Audio/IF filtering definitions

The filter sets the rough bandwidth limits. Then you can shape the resulting audio with the equalizer to your particular need. You can also narrow the gross bandwidth with the width control and/or re-center the bandpass with the shift control and/or narrow one edge of the bandpass (at a time) wit

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Audio/IF filtering definitions

They keep you from having to go into Config to change equalizer for a specific situation and they work with the RX signal directly. Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:16:16 +, Rick Stealey wrote: > >I'm confused as to the function of

[Elecraft] K3 - Audio/IF filtering definitions

I'm confused as to the function of the receive equalization vs the width vs the hi and low cut. Example - The traditional SSB filter is, say, a 2.7 KHz wide filter with the bfo carrier 300 hz from one side of the filter passband. This provides audio response of 300 hz to (300+ 2700) = 3000

Re: [Elecraft] Al W6LX asked what is VFO TRK - used in AM for ECSS

Thank you, Eric. The reason I cryptically added the part about 'Macro 0' was that VFO TRK is apparently stored in my Macro 0 and I have no idea how it got there or how to get it out. I'll just live with it there. Thanks again! Al W6LX > VFO-TRK is used to lock VFO A and B tracking togethe

Re: [Elecraft] OT Ethernet/RS-232

David, I would submit that RS-232 is still the common denominator for point to point computer communications. No licenses, no registration, no unique IP addresses, just "communicate". That converter from Ethernet to RS-232 may prove to be useful, but most radio gear will continue to use RS-

[Elecraft] OT Ethernet/RS-232

Not wanting to resurrect the why still RS-232 arguments I still thought this looked interesting. Didn't investigate enough to see if it would work with a K3. Thought there might be someone who would find it useful for something. There is also a multiple

Re: [Elecraft] KEY OUT and TX Delay

John, In the absence of any other information, I would say that there is some delay between KeyOut going active and the onset of RF. I do not know the numbers, but in the K3 it is adjustable, and in the K2 it was between 12 and 15 ms. I expect the KX3 to be in that 12 to 15 ms range too. V

Re: [Elecraft] XP

On 11/26/2012 12:06 PM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: >> Do we have to go thru this crap every few years or when we >> buy a new computer? > Yes. Couple of years ago I bought a new Dell Precision Tower (to run digital data through my K2, of course) and was given the choice of Win7 or XP. I chose X

Re: [Elecraft] Al W6LX asked what is VFO TRK - used in AM for ECSS

I think you mean the K3's Synch-AM receive capability, not VFO-TRK. VFO-TRK is used to lock VFO A and B tracking together at the freq offset they have at the time it is enabled. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 11/27/2012 11:10 AM, Clifford Hynds wrote: Hi, Don't know if you got your answe

Re: [Elecraft] Replacement for XP

This thread, and related variants, was closed yesterday by the moderator. Eric Modreator --- www.elecraft.com On 11/27/2012 9:54 AM, K7JLTextra wrote: My old XP machine need a new battery @ $135 so a new computer is needed. Is support for Apple, windows 8 or Android tablet support on the sched

Re: [Elecraft] XP

Folks - This OT thread was closed yesterday by the moderator. Please -cease- all further discussion on it at this time. 73, Eric Yup, I'm really the moderator.. --- www.elecraft.com On 11/27/2012 10:36 AM, C L Jonkers wrote: Windows XP countdown clock ticks under 500 days => The Mayan cale

[Elecraft] KEY OUT and TX Delay

I have a Ten Tec Hercules II amp I'm not using and I was thinking about trying it with my KX3. I know the KX3 has a KEY OUT available on the ACC2 jack (I did purchase the ACC2 Module). From what I've read, Ten Tec amps will work with a non-Ten Tec transceiver without the full keying loop if ther

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (11/25/12)

We had a good net today with generally good propagation. We had 23 participants over a 21 minute period. Have a great week. Here is the list of participants: Station NameQTH Rig S/N WB6CLZ MikeCA K3 4522 N0CERichMN K3

[Elecraft] Al W6LX asked what is VFO TRK - used in AM for ECSS

Hi, Don't know if you got your answer Al but VFO TRK is a ECSS (Exalted Carrier Selectable Sideband) mainly used for SWL on AM but can of course be used on Amateur AM reception to minimise fading and with selectable sidebands minimise QRM from one side. The K3 has a clever system that tracks the c

Re: [Elecraft] XP

>Windows XP countdown clock ticks under 500 days => >>The Mayan calendar has precedence =>> Perhaps the Mayan calendar merely presages the end of Microsoft. :) Neil NJ6L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/

Re: [Elecraft] Replacement for XP

On 11/27/2012 9:54 AM, K7JLTextra wrote: My old XP machine need a new battery @ $135 so a new computer is needed. My local computer guru buys stuff like this on EBay, and tells me to do the same. You should be able to find a battery for a lot less than that. Those I've found have worked out

Re: [Elecraft] Replacement for XP

What kind of support for Apple - lots of good OSX ham software 73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108) -- Many ideas grow better when transplanted into another mind than in the one where they sprang up. -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., US Supreme Court Justice (1841-1935) On 27 Nov 2012, at 17:54, K7

[Elecraft] Replacement for XP

My old XP machine need a new battery @ $135 so a new computer is needed. Is support for Apple, windows 8 or Android tablet support on the schedule? John Hendricks K7JLT Sent from my iPod __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] XP

We are selling win8 at my "big-box" workplace. All the laptops with win7 were shipped back and replaced with new ones having win8. Frankly win8 looks alot like what is running on Ipad. Interestingly, I ran into a new issue: modems that were rated for windows (up to Seven) are not rated to r

Re: [Elecraft] XP

The Mayan calendar has precedence. 73, Mike NF4L On Nov 26, 2012, at 12:05 PM, Phil LaMarche wrote: > Windows XP countdown clock ticks under 500 days > > Retirement deadline for Microsoft's longest-lived OS is 'ticking time bomb,' > says migration firm > > > > > > Philip LaMarche > > >

Re: [Elecraft] FS: Built W2 with 1.8-54 mhz 2 KW directional coupler

The W2 has been sold, lots of buyers. Thanks __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3: receive-mode VFO selection

Hi Iain, An interesting question. Not seen any reply. See the FR command (receive VFO select), however, this only works with the K2 as "VFO A is always active for receive mode" in the K3. This parameter can be seen to change in the Logger32 radio debug window when toggling the VFO A/B selec

[Elecraft] K3 and Yaesu Quadra in QRQ mode with QSK

Anyone using this combination please contact me directly. I'm encountering timing issues with cw speeds over 40 wpm. 73, Tony, KM0O ajwansch...@gmail.com -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-and-Yaesu-Quadra-in-QRQ-mode-with-QSK-tp7566292.html Sent from the

[Elecraft] K3 - Receive settings

The following are the settings I am using on 40, 75, 160 for armchair copy (meaning very reduced hiss and no ANF warbling). My RX audio goes through amplified Behringer studio speakers with bass/treble adjustments. The speaker adjustments: bass at 3 o'clock and the treble at 11 o'clock K3

Re: [Elecraft] XP

There will plenty of problems when you want to use "ANY" new programs which BTW have advanced past the stuff that was made for XP by a long shot. You will only be using very old programs as everything has moved or moving quickly to 64 bit and at least quad core processors to power them. I still ha