[Elecraft] KX3, APF problem ?

2012-12-01 Thread paul hippenmeyer
Hi, My little KX3 works great ! Just noticed following: : * MODE: CW * CW bandwidth 50Hz * CW sig properly tunend in with CWT and SPOT * if CWT is ON: APF works perfect * then CWT OFF * when APF is turned ON, then received signal is significantly attenuated, why that ?? * CW sig is still prop

[Elecraft] KPA500 + KPAK3AUX

2012-12-01 Thread Franki ON5ZO
Just checking as I'm about to lay my hands on a 2nd hand KPA500. I'd like the amp to follow my K3 so I need the KPAK3AUX cable. However the AUX DB15 on the K3 is already in use for my microHAM SO2R controller. Am I correct in assuming that by using the supplied Y-cable in the KPAK3AUX kit, the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 + KPAK3AUX

2012-12-01 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
> Am I correct in assuming that by using the supplied Y-cable in the > KPAK3AUX kit, the amp and K3 will talk to each other and that my m/H > MK2R+ will keep on working as it does? Yes. The only thing microKEYER II uses from the AUX jack is FSK and PTT in. Neither is used by the KPA-500. 73,

[Elecraft] Custom Dust Covers for K3, P3, and KPA500

2012-12-01 Thread Michael Raskin
Rose Kopp Dust Covers in black with gold lettering · "Elecraft K3" - $25 · "Elecraft KPA500" - $25. · "Elecraft P3" - $20. Add $5 shipping for one, two, or all three. Mike, W4UM __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Nifty Mini-Manual.

2012-12-01 Thread Michael Raskin
Elecraft K3 Nifty Mini-Manual. This guide reflects firmware revs up through MCU 4.25 and DSP 2.71 (Dated 1/13/11). $10. Free shipping. Mike, W4UM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Tuning noise

2012-12-01 Thread gt-i
Hi Mark, I've recognized this noise after running the KX3 for 2 month or so, made more than 400 QSOs before I noticed it. Now that I know it is there I'll always hear it ! I asked Elecraft support and they confirmed it exists. I measured the noise on 10mtrs using the built-in audio dbV feature -

[Elecraft] [KAT500] KXUSBa with linux

2012-12-01 Thread Mike Markowski
Has anyone tried the kat500 KXUSBa with linux yet & how did you fare? Tnx es 73, Mike ab3ap __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mail

[Elecraft] remembering per band changes K3

2012-12-01 Thread Gary Smith
I just set the K3 to factory defaults and started over. Doing pretty well so far in replacing my preferred settings. But... I can't remember how to save everything on a per band basis, like filter settings in diversity, internal tuner settings per band, power & mic settings. Each band has the

[Elecraft] KX3 Temp Comp Utility

2012-12-01 Thread John Lally
I am trying to use the KX3 temperature utility. Everything goes well until I get to the step where the instructions tell me to tap APF and then I should see the word Saving on VFO B. I have tried tapping the APF key several times, but the message Saving does not display. Please Help. John L

[Elecraft] [K2] For Sale: K2/100 Loaded with Options

2012-12-01 Thread Darrell Bellerive
For Sale: Elecraft K2 (rev B) with integrated KPA100 100 watt amplifier and the following options: KSB2 SSB K160RX 160 Meters and RX Antenna Input K60XV 60 Meters and Transverter Interface Option KNB2 Noise Blanker KAF2 Audio Filter FDIMP Finger Dimple 1.5" Tilt Stand installed and the 3" origina

[Elecraft] K3 rig control/CW serial interface

2012-12-01 Thread aa4nc
Is there an interface commercially available that combines CW keying and K3 rig control (from N1MM type software) into a single serial cable? I think K1NU used to make these for Yaesu radios, but I'm not sure they are available any more. Thanks/73, Will AA4NC __

Re: [Elecraft] K3 rig control/CW serial interface

2012-12-01 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
Will, Sure. It's called a regular DE9 straight-through serial extension cable. You probably already have one. The pins in the K3 RS232 port that would normally be connected to the PC's RTS and DTR outputs can be used for PTT and CW keying. Search the K3 owner's manual for "ptt-key". 73, ~iai

[Elecraft] New P3

2012-12-01 Thread jal2257
I just put together a new P3 and it isn't seeing the rig. It also will not see the computer through the P3 Utility with the serial cable. If I unplug power from the P3, I can see the K3 through the same cable using the K3 Utility (same comport, 4). I am using an Aten usb adapter, but it works f

Re: [Elecraft] K3 rig control/CW serial interface

2012-12-01 Thread Dick Dievendorff
I use N1MM this way with one standard serial cable for single-port rig control and PTT/CW keying, using a USB to Serial adapter manufactured by Gearmo that uses an FTDI chip set. I use just one of the four ports for the K3, the others are attached to other devices.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3, APF problem ?

2012-12-01 Thread paul hippenmeyer
Hi Peter, AFX MD was allways OFF. tnx es 73, paul hb9axl Am 01.12.2012 22:47, schrieb Peter Lambert: Try turning off the "delay" audio effect. Peter VK4JD -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of paul hippenmey

[Elecraft] SSTV on the P3

2012-12-01 Thread David Pratt
In a message on 17 August 2009, Wayne Burdick wrote .. >- We could display just about anything on the P3's LCD .. - I'd love to demodulate SSTV with the P3, and it's on the wish-list. .. I would be interested to know whether there is any progress on this. How far down the wish-lis

[Elecraft] [K3] k3 hiss update.

2012-12-01 Thread Mike Rodgers
For those that have or can hear this problem, some thanks to Chris are finding some relief with a big 8-10 old school speaker. redoing eq is required. I havnt been able to locate one. I don't know If this sacrifices all highs or not. What I wonder is does this have anything to do with a 2.7 5

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] [K3] k3 hiss update.

2012-12-01 Thread Mike Rodgers
I've already heard from someone who has the hiss with the 2.8 filter so apparently the 2.7 has nothing to do it. He did say the big speaker he found has a response of 40-2500. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF & Echolink mobile On Dec 1, 2012

[Elecraft] KX3: iPad spectrum display

2012-12-01 Thread Jim Sheldon
Having seen the KX3 producing a spectrum display (although without actual frequency information from the radio itself) on an Apple iPad at the Plano, TX hamfest, and finally getting my own KX3, I started looking for a way to do this myself. The free iSDR app will produce the display if you ca

[Elecraft] (Elecraft) K3

2012-12-01 Thread kd1na363
Just received notification my KPA500 kit will ship soon. 73 Dave kd1na Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

2012-12-01 Thread kevinr
Good Evening, The rain is falling steadily but at the rate of only an inch per day. Much less than last weekend. Even though the West Coast is being hit by a large storm most of it is south of me. I did have a frost last week so all of the bracken fern have turned brown and are starting

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] [K3] k3 hiss update.

2012-12-01 Thread Scott Manthe
The best way to fix the "hiss" in the K3 is to mess with the AGC and EQ settings until it sounds good. There are suggested EQ/AGC settings all over this list and elsewhere. 73, Scott, N9AA On 12/1/12 7:33 PM, Mike Rodgers wrote: I've already heard from someone who has the hiss with the 2.8 f

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net announcement

2012-12-01 Thread Phillip Shepard
The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (12/2/12) at 1800Z on 14.3035 MHz +/- QRM. I will be the net control from western Oregon. See you there. 73, Phil, NS7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinf

Re: [Elecraft] New P3

2012-12-01 Thread Alan Bloom
It sounds like the EEPROM data got corrupted somehow. Try doing a Parameter Initialization as described in the P3 Owner's Manual. Alan N1AL On Sat, 2012-12-01 at 16:35 -0500, jal2...@aol.com wrote: > I just put together a new P3 and it isn't seeing the rig. It also will not > see the computer

Re: [Elecraft] (Elecraft) K3

2012-12-01 Thread Fred Smith
My KAT500 "F" will arrive on Monday ordered Nov. 5th. Less than a month from ordering they are getting very close to having a stock item it would seem. My guess without problems by Jan 13 a great job for a small company or large of any kind from conception to production! 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Orig

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: iPad spectrum display

2012-12-01 Thread Giampiero Raschetti
Good job Griffin iMIc interface can easily be found on amazon. Giampiero - IW2ESL Sent from my iPad On Dec 2, 2012, at 2:48 AM, Jim Sheldon wrote: > Having seen the KX3 producing a spectrum display (although without actual > frequency information from the radio itself) on an Apple iPad at t

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: iPad spectrum display

2012-12-01 Thread Andrew Moore
I originally tried a stereo USB sound card but found that the iPad didn't recognize it. Ended up going the iSDR / Griffin iMic route, through the Apple camera connectivity kit, and it worked. I ordered the Griffin through Amazon because, as you have found, the local stories 1) never heard of it and