[Elecraft] P3/SVGA

I really like the P3 main display so I don't need SVGA, but I need only a keyboard required for digital modes. So it is possible to have a cheap interface for digital modes without the SVGA ? I think it's possible to do it under-equipping the current SVGA card, of course it is necessary that t

Re: [Elecraft] [META] How come I never see replies on this list but I do on mail-archive?

Babble just seem to have done a good marketing job. The definitive archive, to the extent that any archive is definitive, is the one identified in the headers of every message actually sent to the list: List-Archive: and the obvious one given the d

Re: [Elecraft] ARRL Field Day

Mark, I have to admit, before I started using WINMOR, I didn't know the information I'm about to tell you. I was probably splattering all over the place too. Also, I think this only has to do with AFSK not FSK (someone correct me if I'm wrong). I know you asked about the AGC, but *usually

Re: [Elecraft] OK, KX1 nervous Nellie question testing the 80-30 board

Many thanks, all. I've had fun with in on 20 and 40; it's nice to finally be adding the second two bands! With best regards, Pete -- Peter N. Spotts -- W1PNS http://www.w1pns.net Email: w1...@arrl.net | Skype: pspotts QCWA #34679 | SKCC #4853T | QRP-ARCI #4174 NEQRP #714 | NAQCC #2446 | GQRP

Re: [Elecraft] OK, KX1 nervous Nellie question testing the 80-30 board (corrected typo)

Many thanks, all. I've had fun with it on 20 and 40; it's nice to finally be adding the second two bands! With best regards, Pete -- Peter N. Spotts -- W1PNS http://www.w1pns.net Email: w1...@arrl.net | Skype: pspotts QCWA #34679 | SKCC #4853T | QRP-ARCI #4174 NEQRP #714 | NAQCC #2446 | GQRP

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 high pitched hum on headphone jack

Ooops, I overlooked the amp. Jim's recommendations are very good. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/27/2013 1:59 AM, Jim Wiley wrote: The 6 amp Astron would not do the job. He needs a supply capable of more like 20 to 25 amperes to handle the load presented by the rig plus the amplifier. The Astron 20 or

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - new control software

Hi There is a version dependency for HRD. Also be sure you are running the logbook and dm780 only not the control program .which version are you running? Thanks Sent from my iPhone On 2013-06-26, at 10:46 PM, gold...@charter.net wrote: > All those functions work for me with HRD. > > Did you p

Re: [Elecraft] Remotely Turn On a KX3

Emory Thanks for the response. I surmised that no one has figured out how to do this from the relative silence in response to my post. I was interested in it from the standpoint of remote control operation. It is not covered in Fred Cady's book nor in the manual. I will let you know if I fin

Re: [Elecraft] Remotely Turn On a KX3

There is a way to power on the KX3 remotely. It involves holding one of the ACC1 or ACC2 pins at a logic state for 100 mS or more. Now ... to find my notes on this. On Thu, 27 Jun 2013 08:50:47 -0400, you wrote: >Emory >Thanks for the response. I surmised that no one has figured out how to do

[Elecraft] Setting TX Levels for Digital Modes

On 6/27/2013 3:42 AM, Joel Black wrote: Splattering *usually* (I say usually because *always* is too definite) has to do with TX audio gain. Actually, distortion can be created almost ANYWHERE in the signal chain. With digital modes, that starts with the COMPUTER. In general, the sound qual

[Elecraft] RF board RX on 40M

Hi K2 members; I do have assemble RF board part II starting at page 49 of manual I have done the allignement test (see my previous E-mail around the results) But I do only have noise from audio amp but do have no any receive sign's on 40M with antenne connected ? I do ear nothing around 7000.0 M

Re: [Elecraft] RF board RX on 40M

Jean, It will not receive signals until you install jumpers W1 and W6. In addition you must install the 4.7pF capacitor between pins 1 and 3 of J15. Normally that capacitor is soldered on the bottom of the board. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/27/2013 10:22 AM, Behiels JeanPierre wrote: Hi K2 members

Re: [Elecraft] P3/SVGA

I thought the same as you about not needing the SVGA, but I got one because of the digital modes. Well, I was blown away by the extra detail of having a monitor. The larger waterfall is a plus, as well. And, there is much more room to have Tx and Rx windows. I have been waiting for Paul to

Re: [Elecraft] Setting TX Levels for Digital Modes

On 6/27/2013 8:33 AM, WM3M wrote: Could you please give me more info on the pin 1 RFI problem? Study the RFI link in my previous post. And more at http://k9yc.com/publish.htm 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mail

Re: [Elecraft] Remotely Turn On a KX3

This is the easiest way that is basically plug and play: http://va2fsq.com/?page_id=93 Tim On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 6:35 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote: > There is a way to power on the KX3 remotely. It involves holding one > of the ACC1 or ACC2 pins at a logic state for 100 mS or more. Now ... > to

Re: [Elecraft] Remotely Turn On a KX3

The app note mentioned refers to the K3, not the KX3. Wayne N6KR On Jun 27, 2013, at 9:38 AM, Tim Tucker wrote: > This is the easiest way that is basically plug and play: > > http://va2fsq.com/?page_id=93 > > Tim > > > On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 6:35 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote: > >> There is a w

Re: [Elecraft] Setting TX Levels for Digital Modes

On 6/27/2013 7:21 AM, Ross Primrose wrote: This Numark? Yes. There's so many Tascam products, I can't begin to figure out which one you might be talking about... I bought a simple stereo unit that has since been discontinued. The replacement has more inputs, and costs a bit more. 73, Ji

Re: [Elecraft] ARRL Field Day

I also think phase noise is the likely culprit. A look at the field day writeup in their club newsletter shows no K3s or K2s in their photos. The only rig mentioned specifically was an Icom IC-756PRO3 for their GOTA station and the photographs show a 3 element beam. In response to an email they

Re: [Elecraft] Remotely Turn On a KX3

Gary Surrency states that the logic state needs to be applied to the PTT line and not either of the ACC lines. The relay circuit I think will still work as long as it is applied to the right line. At this time, you can only do this: Ariel NY4G Sent from my iPad On Jun 27, 2013, at 12:41 PM

Re: [Elecraft] Remotely Turn On a KX3

On 6/27/2013 1:00 PM, Ariel Jacala wrote: Gary Surrency states that the logic state needs to be applied to the PTT line and not either of the ACC lines. The relay circuit I think will still work as long as it is applied to the right line. At this time, you can only do this: Ariel NY4G S

Re: [Elecraft] Remotely Turn On a KX3

Gary is correct; the KX3 can be turned on remotely with application of 8-12 V on the mic jack's PTT line. Very little current is needed. Wayne On Jun 27, 2013, at 10:00 AM, Ariel Jacala wrote: > Gary Surrency states that the logic state needs to be applied to the PTT line > and not either of

Re: [Elecraft] Setting TX Levels for Digital Modes

I've always suspected the computer sound card was a limiting factor in receiving digital modes. I recently bought the recommended EMU0204 for use with LP-PAN. While waiting for the parts to bring out the K2 IF, I tried the EMU 0204 in place of the computer sound card for JT65-HF. There was abou

Re: [Elecraft] Setting TX Levels for Digital Modes

Hi Eric, Also see what the software is looking for in a sound card. I know in WSJT, you should enter in the sound card correction factors shown in the lower left corner of the screen. Also, on WSJT, the software was written for a sampling rate of 11025 Hz. So for best results, you should s

[Elecraft] K3, Linux: k3util install problems

I am using the current release of Debain Linux [64-bit]. CQRlog, fldigi, and other programs work fine with the K3. No I/O problems with the terminal, com ports, retrieving updates, etc. My problem is specifically with the k3util. I can't seem to figure out how to make it runnable. BTW curl is ins

Re: [Elecraft] Setting TX Levels for Digital Modes

On 6/27/2013 10:14 AM, EricJ wrote: EMU0204 for use with LP-PAN. While it should work for this purpose, this mfr is near the top of my $&*# list because they removed drivers for legacy products (like the EM0202) from their website. 73, Jim K9YC __

[Elecraft] Source of NiMH cells?

I'm guilty of not paying much attention to reflector chatter concerning batteries, as I didn't expect to need any. (:-) Now I have a new KX3 (S/N 4437) and find I need a set to keep the clock running when it's off 12V. Who's a good source? 73! Ken - K0PP kengk...@gmail.com _

Re: [Elecraft] [QRP-L] DDS module

Bill Meara is playing with one and relating his experiences on Soldersmoke, his blog. He has a few postings regarding it. http://soldersmoke.blogspot.ca/search?q=dds > To: qr...@mailman.qth.net > Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:06:34 -0500 > From: n...@juno.com > Subject: [QRP-L] DDS module > > When o

Re: [Elecraft] Source of NiMH cells?

Sanyo, Tenergy, Powerex, Imedion, Panasonic, etc. matt W6NIA On Thu, 27 Jun 2013 18:51:22 +, you wrote: >I'm guilty of not paying much attention to reflector >chatter concerning batteries, as I didn't expect to >need any. (:-) > >Now I have a new KX3 (S/N 4437) and find I need >a set to keep

Re: [Elecraft] Source of NiMH cells?

Hi Ken, While higher capacity may seem better, it is sort of a false promise. The highest capacity cells tend to have high self-discharge, which causes them to deplete just sitting on the shelf quickly. Look for low self-discharge batteries. Sanyo's Enerloop (~2000mah) or Sanyo's XX (~2500mah)

Re: [Elecraft] [QRP-L] DDS module

I'm in Charleston, SC, and my computers are shut down right now, due to thunderstorms and possible tornadoes. Yesterday, we had a 7-hour power outage after a similar set of storms. Thanks to a house generator, we had air conditioning, but I haven't turned any computers back on, other than thi

Re: [Elecraft] Source of NiMH cells?

The Sanyo's are also known as Eneloops. Be sure to get 2000mah or higher capacity cells. Mark KE6BB Sent from my iThingie. On Jun 27, 2013, at 11:56 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote: > Sanyo, Tenergy, Powerex, Imedion, Panasonic, etc. > > matt W6NIA > > On Thu, 27 Jun 2013 18:51:22 +, you wrote

[Elecraft] K2 with no TX or RX help please

Hi Folks, My K2/10 hasn't been used for a few months. It was working fine last time I used it. I turned it on a few days ago with the intention of taking it out portable and it's developed a problem. The display and all the controls seem to do what they usually do, in that frequency changes, an

Re: [Elecraft] Source of NiMH cells?

Just to be clear, there are Sanyo's Eneloops out there at retail, but also a line of Sanyo commercial cells generally sold only as OEM product. I had a 14.8V pack built from the latter: 39 WH - so good for several days of KX3 CW ops. 73, matt W6NIA On Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:43:07 -0700, you wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] Seeting digital RX levels - was: ARRL Field Day

As far as I can tell, the sound card is the limiting factor in receive IMD generation when using a K3, KX3 or K2. I try to run my receive just below where the computer software indicates the digital levels are distorting, and control that level with the RF gain control. This procedure seems to

Re: [Elecraft] K2 with no TX or RX help please

Denis, From that information, all I can say with certainty is that the problem is somewhere inside the enclosure :-) . My first guess is that one or more of the connectors on the option modules has developed a bit of oxidation during its period of non-use. I would remove and re-insert all t

Re: [Elecraft] Source of NiMH cells?

Ken, if you only want batteries to keep the clock running and you otherwise run off of an external power supply, why not a set of simple alkaline cells? One set should last years, if not longer! 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- >> >> On Thu, 27 Jun 2013 18:51:22 +, you wrote: >> >>

Re: [Elecraft] P3/SVGA

Hi Giuliano, We have talked about providing text on the display of the P3 but it would only be for when an SVGA card is not present. Using the SVGA with a keyboard and larger display is really a better way to take advantage of the data display feature. 73, Paul -- View this message in co

Re: [Elecraft] Source of NiMH cells?

Correct, Matt.  I am actually running Panasonic HHR210AAB cells right now, which appear to be Enelooops with a different jacket, based on my research.  We used them in my work, but only recharged them a few times, so I was able to get them cheap, and they work well.  I have a lot of experience w

Re: [Elecraft] Source of NiMH cells?

Hi Mark, You caught me in the middle a battery research project (day job) and I found some dirt on Rayovac -literally-:ALK and NiMH both. Pretty severe manufacturing issues, though the details about the contamination weren't spelled out. No CPSC issues though, so they're still in business. It g

Re: [Elecraft] Source of NiMH cells?

Ken, If you primarily want to keep the clock alive, I think the 2000 mAH Sanyo Eneloop are hard to beat, based on cost, availability, and self discharge rate. I'd avoid Alkaline cells for long term use because of the potential damage from leaking. 73, Rich AC7MA On 06/27/2013 11:58 AM, Bo

Re: [Elecraft] 6/10m Preamp

What week was that? Keith -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/6-10m-Preamp-tp7575498p7575933.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mail

Re: [Elecraft] Seeting digital RX levels - was: ARRL Field Day

Good tips, Bill.  I appreciate your comments. I think I will play around with two radios and do some measurements myself just to be sure I can believe in my own signal.  There is a pretty good guide to measuring IMD on rsq-info.net.  Once I make sure my TX side is clean, I can play with my RX

Re: [Elecraft] Source of NiMH cells?

Matt, That would explain why, on the Yahoo Group, we were seeing complaints of a cell or two out of eight, failing right out of the box!!!  I was amazed at that. FYI, All Electronics sells a Tenergy cell that is a D size cell with a capacity of 10,000 maH: http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-

Re: [Elecraft] 6/10m Preamp

He's still got a day! On Jun 27, 2013, at 4:32 PM, Keith-K5ENS wrote: > What week was that? > > > Keith > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/6-10m-Preamp-tp7575498p7575933.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > _

Re: [Elecraft] Source of NiMH cells?

Yes, it isn't very pleasant to think about that failure rate. I think Rayovac took their manufacturing to a Chinese ODM a few years ago. Having worked in the ODM space a few years, I can appreciate the trouble they would face with quality control. They'll probably take the ODM down with them thou

[Elecraft] [K3] Residual 700 Hz 8-Pole Filters & New 700 Hz Filter "Slideshow" Page

We expect to receive a few "residual" 700 Hz filters from INRAD in the next week or two. We've already contacted everyone on our waiting list, and we've also posted a message about the filters on our "700 Hz Filter" Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/700.Hz.K3.filter HOWEVER! PLEASE NOTE

Re: [Elecraft] Seeting digital RX levels - was: ARRL Field Day

Indeed. For instance, my neighbor Ernie, K7EAJ, showed up on 80 m with a PSK31 signal so horrible that I could not copy it at all. Splattered all across the band. Why? He's too close! Once I turned my RF gain way down, his signal was fine. 73, Carl WS7L On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 1:03 PM, Bill Fran

[Elecraft] K3 Keyer vs. Winkeyer

Any pros / cons for either or both? I have the K1EL K14 keyer, but it does not have the USB interface. I have an on again / off again relationship with it. It sometimes does whatever speed it wants. I have been experimenting with RUMlog and noticed it has a CW section that will let you sele

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyer vs. Winkeyer

On 6/27/2013 3:56 PM, Joel Black wrote: Any real reason to spend the $60 or so for the Winkeyer? Most serious CW contesters use WinKey to take the CW keying load off of the computer. While serial port keying often works just fine, it's also common for other programs running on the logging co

Re: [Elecraft] Source of NiMH cells?

>>I think early this year, we were seeing a lot of out of the box "infant mortality" with the Rayovac rechargeable NiMH cells.? Not sure if that is still a problem.<< FTR, I bought two 4-packs of the Rayovac Platinum (2Ah, slow discharge, like Eneloop) in May and all eight were fine, with equal

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyer vs. Winkeyer

For CW contesting I use N1MM, and it seems to key the radio just fine through the DTR/RTS lines of the same serial connector I use for serial communications (and it's a USB to Serial adapter, too!) For DXing I have two CW memories set up, one with my call and one for "5NN TU". I have similar memor

Re: [Elecraft] 6/10m Preamp

Yes I tried to order one, no joy. 73, Fred -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jack Berry Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 5:06 PM To: Keith-K5ENS Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 6/10m Preamp H

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyer vs. Winkeyer

Joel, If you select the K3 keyer in the CW preferences in RUMlog you will be able to play your own memories or you can use the K3 built in memories if you use the K3 control panel. I have the Winkeyer USB here and have used it many times with RUMlog and also with RUMped for contests but I have

Re: [Elecraft] Setting TX Levels for Digital Modes

Jim, would a RigBlaster be a better choice in the case that you mentioned, instead of the SignaLink? 72/73 de Jim - AD6CW Another observation. A few years ago, I surveyed low cost USB sound cards sold for use in the home studio and DJ market, found several that looked promising, and bought t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyer vs. Winkeyer

Another great advantage of the WinKeyer is that it integrates the paddles nicely with the computer. You have one speed control for the computer and the paddles, and if you don't like what the computer is sending (which happens) just hit the paddles and take over by hand and it'll cancel the program

Re: [Elecraft] Setting TX Levels for Digital Modes

Jim, If you follow Jim Brown's advice in his RFI tutorial, you do not need to go the the expense of a RigBlaster or SignaLink at all - a good quality external soundcard will do the job at a much lower price. Bond the computer and the radio together as Jim advises, and transformer isolation w

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyer vs. Winkeyer

I haven't seen anyone mention one feature of the WinKeyer -- a feature which happens to be what originally attracted me to it in the first place: non-iambic modes! In particular, Ultimatic. Of course, if you use a single-lever paddle, or if you never employ paddle-sent code, this won't matte

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyer vs. Winkeyer

Since the discussion started off talking about Mac integration, "spurious keying" is not a problem on the Mac anyway. And, taping the esc key kills the transmission, and, speed can be controlled with the K3 speed control. As much as I like my Winkeyer USB I also like not having a bunch of littl