Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread David Pratt
Michael - You don't need a computer to send and decode PSK31 and CW. Provision for decoding and sending PSK31 and CW are already built into the KX3 firmware. All you need to do is to plug a paddle into your KX3 and set up the menu accordingly and you're away. 73 de David G4DMP On 09/06/2015 0

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Michael Rudolph
David - I knew that the possibility existed, but believe that without a computer the incoming message simply scrolls and cannot be saved. Anyway, I do not know how to set that up either. I looked in the User's Guide and the Cady book, and did not find step-by-step instructions that I could follow

Re: [Elecraft] K3 for Broadcast Band DX

2015-06-09 Thread K9ZTV
For me it was a brand-new Zenith Royal 500 "Long Distance" 7-transistor radio in burgundy with vernier tuning, leather carrying case, and earphone. Around midnight in the summer of 1958 I lay, a 13-year old boy in Illinois, listening to KDKA in Pittsburgh broadcast live updates on a commercial p

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread kg9hfr...@gmail.com
Maybe via Skype anyone? Frank KG9H > On Jun 9, 2015, at 6:04 AM, Michael Rudolph wrote: > > David - I knew that the possibility existed, but believe that without a > computer the incoming message simply scrolls and cannot be saved. Anyway, I > do not know how to set that up either. I looked in

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Bob N3MNT
If you want to use a program on the computer you need to add an interface. I sue and recommend this a signalink http://www.tigertronics.com/ The have an interface cable for the KX3 that makes the operation seamless. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Need-

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Bob N3MNT
Darn old brain make that use not sue. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Need-local-help-tp7603839p7603842.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Ho

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Walter Underwood
You do not need an interface. If you do want outboard USB audio, you can do a lot better than Tigertronics for less money. But for most uses, the audio built into the computer is just fine. More detail here: http://audiosystemsgroup.com/USB_Interfaces.pdf wunder K6WRU CM87wj http://observer.wu

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Hank Garretson
On Tue, Jun 9, 2015 at 6:52 AM, Bob N3MNT wrote: If you want to use a program on the computer you need to add an interface. > I > use and recommend this a signalink http://www.tigertronics.com/ The > have > an interface cable for the KX3 that makes the operation seamless. > You do not need an

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Walter Underwood
Oops, I missed that this computer doesn’t have a mic input (original post was not quoted). Any old $20 USB audio dongle will probably do just as well as the Tigertronics. wunder K6WRU CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) On Jun 9, 2015, at 7:40 AM, Walter Underwood wrote: > You d

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Ray Sills
I'd have to agree. The Tigertronics unit is a simple and easy way for older rigs to be able to operate in digital modes. But the Elecraft K3 and KX3 have a state-of-the-art DSP architecture, and all you need to do is connect the proper cables between the rig and your computer. Elecraft sel

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Ray Sills
ARGH! I missed that, too. Certainly, a simple USB audio dongle can be found on the big retail site, or the big auction site. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 On Jun 9, 2015, at 11:47 AM, Walter Underwood wrote: Oops, I missed that this computer doesn’t have a mic input (original post was not quot

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Bob N3MNT
OP said computer did not have an audio input. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Need-local-help-tp7603839p7603850.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailin

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Jim Miller
http://audiosystemsgroup.com/USB_Interfaces.pdf jim ab3cv On Tue, Jun 9, 2015 at 12:02 PM, Bob N3MNT wrote: > OP said computer did not have an audio input. > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Need-local-help-tp7603839p7603850.html > Sent from the El

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Barry LaZar
Walter, The SignaLink not only has a built in sound card, but it also controls the radio's PTT function. Yes, you can use VOX, but this plays a little less clunky. You can also use the KX3's built in abilities, but using an external interface with multimode software, allows for greater f

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Jim Brown
On Tue,6/9/2015 9:23 AM, Barry LaZar wrote: The SignaLink not only has a built in sound card, but it also controls the radio's PTT function. Yes, you can use VOX, but this plays a little less clunky. There is nothing "clunky" about using VOX for PTT. I've made many thousands of digital contac

[Elecraft] K3 For Sale

2015-06-09 Thread Jim Brown
My neighbor Pat Miller, W6DRX, used to be an active contester, but has been inactive for several years due to health issues and a major job change. Pat and Sandy are moving out of their house (which they will rent out) to live on a sailboat that they just bought. He's selling all his radio gear

[Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Question: Idle Sleep

2015-06-09 Thread James Bennett
I've got a K3/KAT500/KPA500 system, along with a KX3. In the past I was able to power on the KAT500 whenever I wanted, irregardless of the power being on or off for the K3. This was useful for the occasional times I wanted to have the KX3 drive the KPA500 and the KAT500. A week or so ago I made

Re: [Elecraft] K3 For Sale

2015-06-09 Thread Merv Schweigert
Not to put a damper on things, but you have to consider what you are buying in light of the new K3S.. The same K3S today would cost 3250.00 with all the new updates. So if you take 2600 plus a new synth board, and new KXV3B at min for updates you have 3020.You did not list the serial n

[Elecraft] K144XV module wanted.

2015-06-09 Thread Viggo Magnus Nilsen
Hello Elecrafter's. Do some of you have an Elecraft K144XV module for sale ? 73' Viggo LA9NEA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:El

[Elecraft] On the idea of antenna tuner products

2015-06-09 Thread Phil Hystad
My current lament: I own the T1 tuner and have used it with several QRP rigs. Having an external tuner like the T1 has saved me money when I bought my KX1 (not choosing the internal tuner) besides being very useful. Every now and then, I sort of wish that a nice small package 100-watt tuner wa

Re: [Elecraft] On the idea of antenna tuner products

2015-06-09 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
> Yes, I probably will buy the KXAT100 tuner option but I still think > a separate product of a 100 watt class auto-tuner would be a nice > addition to the Elecraft store. The "problem" is that Elecraft can not offer a stand alone tuner for the same price (or even close to the same price) as tho

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
On 2015-06-09 12:02 PM, Bob N3MNT wrote: OP said computer did not have an audio input. He's still better off with an external USB sound card of reasonable quality and a pair of audio cables than using the Tigertronix product of dubious quality and well documented poor design. A simple USB sou

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Barry LaZar
Jim, The SignaLink sound card is quite adequate for running digital modes on HF, and it appears to be better than the one in my Toshiba Satellite laptop. However, I do use a professional level USB card for my panadapter which is far more demanding. And, PTT is less clunky if you're not kn

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Barry LaZar
Joe, You bring an interesting point of view. I've been using a SignaLink USB for at least 3-4 years. I haven't had an issue with it except not enough time to play. And, I can't blame the manufacturer for that. I think there is one point that is overlooked in a lot of these discussions

[Elecraft] P3 Panadapter w/ SVGA - FOR SALE

2015-06-09 Thread H. Cary
Elecraft P3 Panadapter (serial #888) with P3-SVGA for large screen monitor FOR SALE, Lightly used. $750 shipped CONUS - new this would cost $980 plus shipping. Contact direct, please. 73, H. Cary, K4TM Lynchburg VA Sent from my iPad __

[Elecraft] KPA-500 FOR SALE

2015-06-09 Thread H. Cary
For Sale: Elecraft KPA-500, serial # 0698, solid state linear amplifier, covers 160-6 meters. Factory upgraded w/ T/R circuit plus 12-meter low pass filter mod on June 1, 2015. Amplifier "meets or exceeds all factory specifications." $1750 shipped CONUS. Please contact direct: h3c...@gmail.com C

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Don Wilhelm
Yes, the SignaLink is 'adequate', but if you care to reduce the received noise floor and copy weaker digital signals, you will want something better. Many of the software digital mode applications provide a means to control transmit by means of a control command to the transceiver. That elimina

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Bill Frantz
I have used three interfaces for digital. Note that my MacBook Pro can't listen and talk over its audio connector at the same time. The first interface I used was a SignaLink. It was easy to set up. It works with the stock drivers on both MacOS and Linux. Making cables for it was easy. It has

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
I think there is one point that is overlooked in a lot of these discussions. It really doesn't take much of a sound card to do digital signal processing on 3 KHz or less audio streram. There are a significant number of reports concerning the issues with Signalink on-line if one bothers to look

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread David Ahrendts
Gentlemen, suggest some alternatives to the SignalLink USB for digital. Would like to research. David A., KC0XT > On Jun 9, 2015, at 2:10 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > >> I think there is one point that is overlooked in a lot of these >> discussions. It really doesn't take much of a sound c

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Walter Underwood
Please read this well-researched document. It has already been recommended in this string. http://audiosystemsgroup.com/USB_Interfaces.pdf wunder K6WRU CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) On Jun 9, 2015, at 2:16 PM, David Ahrendts wrote: > Gentlemen, suggest some alternatives to

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Richard Gillingham
I got the Numark STEREO iO Analog-To-Digital DJ Interface instead of the Signal Link… Half the price and works well. 73 Gil, W1RG From: Walter Underwood Sent: ‎Tuesday‎, ‎June‎ ‎9‎, ‎2015 ‎5‎:‎20‎ ‎PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Please read this well-researched document. It has alre

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Ray Sills
Well, there is the iMic for one. $30. A good semi-pro audio interface would be priced at at least $150. The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, would be a good example. Then, if you want to "go-pro"... there are interfaces like the Universal Audio Apollo Twin DUO, for $900.. (which is cheap, compar

[Elecraft] Removal from email

2015-06-09 Thread Dave Becar iPhone
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Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
In addition to the sound cards recommended in the K9YC document, these have been reported to be solid performing cards: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829128010 ($36) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829126101 ($18) http://www.newegg.com/Product/P

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Ross Primrose
Just make sure you get one that can handle line level inputs, or you'll have to build an attenuator 73, Ross N4RP On 6/9/2015 5:45 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: In addition to the sound cards recommended in the K9YC document, these have been reported to be solid performing cards: http://w

[Elecraft] Fw: LP Pan adaptor for K2 for sale

2015-06-09 Thread Jerry Ford
    Good afternoon all:    I have a new in the box LP Pan adaptor for sale.  It's built for K2. I built it but it's never been hooked up.   LED comes on when poweredup and it has all the correct voltages in the right spots. When I built this adaptor,  the EMU0202  sound card was the pref

[Elecraft] Fwd: KAT500 Utility Question: Idle Sleep

2015-06-09 Thread James Bennett
Case closed! > Begin forwarded message: > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Question: Idle Sleep > From: James Bennett > Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 1:37:06 PM PDT > Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector > To: Dick Dievendorff > > Hi Dick, > > Nope, using a Rig Runner 4008. The K3 goes

[Elecraft] KPA-500 modifications

2015-06-09 Thread Johnny Siu
Does anyone have the any idea about the 'Factory upgraded w/ T/R circuit plus 12-meter low pass filter mod'  mentioned in the advert. below? 73 Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ H. Cary 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2015年06月10日 (週三) 4:15 AM 主題︰ [Elecraft] KPA-500 FOR SALE For Sale: Elecraft

[Elecraft] KPA-50o and P3 Panadapter: SOLD

2015-06-09 Thread H. Cary
Both the amp and Panadapter have been sold. 73, Cary Sent from Clovelly Cottage, home of amateur radio station K4TM and the most creative Sue Cary, with my iPhone 6 in Lynchburg VA - a great place to live, work, play, and retire! __ Ele

[Elecraft] KX3 Errors and Strange behavior

2015-06-09 Thread Enzo Adrian-Reyes
Hi there I am having a few issues with my kx3, firstly last night I while trying to use it I got a ERR DS5 message, but during that time while in use, any time I would transmit it would randomly change my bandwith settings, display the wrong roofing filter information. It eventually just gave up

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Errors and Strange behavior

2015-06-09 Thread Matt Maguire
Before you do anything else, I suggest you contact Elecraft Support, and tell them what you have done up to this point so they can advise you as to the best way forward from here. 73, Matt VK2RQ On Tue, Jun 9, 2015 at 4:18 PM -0700, "Enzo Adrian-Reyes" wrote: Hi there I am hav

[Elecraft] Low band modifications

2015-06-09 Thread Richard
I just got the new sync board, I'm wondering when and what is coming to complete the low band range and sensitivity. I probably missed the info but figured as time goes on it will get better. Thanks Rich KC8HMJ ___

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread aj4tf
If you're talking about the Winbook TW700, it does indeed have a mic input. The audio jack is a 4-pin TRRS (tip-ring-ring-sleeve) with the same pinout as an iPad. I built a home brew cable set and interface and successfully made contacts using the Winbook, FLDIGI, and my K2. de AJ4TF --

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Errors and Strange behavior

2015-06-09 Thread Don Wilhelm
With any DSx error, write down the error as well as what is displayed in the VFO A area and contact support armed with that information. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/9/2015 7:18 PM, Enzo Adrian-Reyes wrote: Hi there I am having a few issues with my kx3, firstly last night I while trying to use it I g

Re: [Elecraft] Low band modifications

2015-06-09 Thread Don Wilhelm
Rich, You have not missed anything yet. Wayne promised 'soon'. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/9/2015 8:26 PM, Richard wrote: I just got the new sync board, I'm wondering when and what is coming to complete the low band range and sensitivity. I probably missed the info but figured as time g

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & P3 For Sale

2015-06-09 Thread W4GRJ
For Sale K3 serial 3746 (Not K3S) Factory Assembled K3/100 KAT3 KRX3 KXF3A 2- KF3A 2.8k 8pole filter KFL3A 1.8k 8pole filter KFL3A 400 8pole filter KFL3A 6k 8pole filter KFL3B 13k FM filter $3450 includes shipping and insurance P3 serial 1020 Factory assembled $635 All perfect condition, non

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Errors and Strange behavior

2015-06-09 Thread Enzo Adrian-Reyes
I have contacted elecraft I did so , yesterday morning and I havent heard a thing yet, so I am posting here to get more information. On Wed, Jun 10, 2015 at 10:12 AM, Matt Maguire wrote: > Before you do anything else, I suggest you contact Elecraft Support, and > tell them what you have done up

[Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Michael Rudolph
I thank everyone who responded. I will experiment with all of the ideas submitted. 73, Michael N3IRT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Errors and Strange behavior

2015-06-09 Thread Enzo Adrian-Reyes
Problem is I am in Australia, I work full time, I don't have the right TZ to call them, where I work I am not allowed to make unauthorised calls to the outside since I am in a secure facility making this practically impossible to do. On Wed, Jun 10, 2015 at 11:10 AM, Joshua Gould wrote: > I woul

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Errors and Strange behavior

2015-06-09 Thread Fred Jensen
Ahh yes ... how easy it is to forget that ham radio is a global hobby. I too worked in a secure facility for many years, I can't imagine what a phone call placed to another country would have generated. I'm pretty sure a bunch of the Elecraft employee crowd watch this list, I know some of them

[Elecraft] K2 noise on receiver when switching from transmit

2015-06-09 Thread Mike Fanning
Hi all, I have a K2 that I built some time ago that I added the KPA100 to at a later time. I don’t have more than 10 minutes worth of run time on the KPA100 and I’m putting a dress rehearsal together for Field Day in a couple of weeks. I noticed tonight that when I am running more than about 1

Re: [Elecraft] K2 noise on receiver when switching from transmit

2015-06-09 Thread Don Wilhelm
Mike, I am curious to hear just how long ago that "some time ago" really is. The first thing to check is the setting of 8R - it should be set to HOLD with the KPA100 installed. To check, go in the menu to T-R, edit the parameter and then tap DISPLAY. If 8R was already set to HOLD, you will

Re: [Elecraft] K2 noise on receiver when switching from transmit

2015-06-09 Thread Mike Fanning
Thanks for the quick reply Don! I checked the 8R setting and it was indeed set to hold (and is set there again after toggling it to make sure). I do have the KDSP2 option with the KPA100, but after peeling off the right side panel I see two baby blue toroids. The K2 is serial number is 5882 a