Re: [Elecraft] K3(S) or KX3. Add function to Utility to save non-radio specific settings

2015-12-02 Thread Mark, KE6BB via Elecraft
Re: "The configuration saved also includes calibration data for that particular radio." The request is for a way to save and reload user settings OTHER THAN the radio cal data.  That way it won't be radio specific.  Can't say that I would ever use that feature, but it makes a lot of sense for ex

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Tuning a magloop with KAT100

2015-12-02 Thread Fred Jensen
Don is right of course. If you want a mag loop to actually act like an antenna, it MUST be exactly resonant on your transmit frequency ... period. No antenna "tuners," which have never "tuned an antenna" anyway. Bypass the KAT2/KAT100 or whatever. Tune the mag loop cap to 1.0:1 ... not 1.5:1

[Elecraft] PX3 question

2015-12-02 Thread Stan Horzepa
I have a KX3 and a PX3. The KX3 has all the options including the KX3-2M 2 meter transverter. I have not used the transverter a lot because I have been preoccupied using the KX3 on HF. Anyway, when I began using the PX3, I swear that it displayed the signals received on 2 meters, but now it do

Re: [Elecraft] K3(S) or KX3. Add function to Utility to save non-radio specific settings

2015-12-02 Thread Don Wilhelm
Kevin, There are casual users and and there are the "geeks". The "geeks" would have no problem with this proposal, but the casual user may run into difficulty. If the configuration data could be separated into general and K3 specific files, then your suggestion would be valid. I agree tha

Re: [Elecraft] K3/N1MM, freq jumps etc in CQ WW CW

2015-12-02 Thread Ignacy
I checked my setting. It was SO1V all the time. Regarding locks. I tried it again. When running, press RIT then XIT. The display shows ERR KEY and the radio is stuck in TX. Not big deal as I can turn it off and on. But weird. This may be something to do with software PTT. Ignacy, NO9E --

Re: [Elecraft] K3(S) or KX3. Add function to Utility to save non-radio specific settings

2015-12-02 Thread Walter Underwood
Saving and restoring settings through a documented API should be pretty danged safe. It is something that is requested every couple of months. I deal with script kiddies writing web bots every week at work, but they don’t injure our site. I’m assuming Elecraft is at least as smart as we are. wu

Re: [Elecraft] K3(S) or KX3. Add function to Utility to save non-radio specific settings

2015-12-02 Thread Kevin Stover
If I was Elecraft I'd run as far away as I could from this idea. Elecraft would be responsible for fixing thoroughly screwed up radios when junior firmware author blah blah posts his number 1 best K3(s) configuration on the net. The configuration saved also includes calibration data for that

[Elecraft] WTB K2 KAF2 audio Filter

2015-12-02 Thread Joe Vrabel
Hello: I an looking for a KAF2 for my K2. Must be in good working order and complete, or a complete kit of parts and manual. Please state price shipped and condition. Thanks and 73. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WTB-K2-KAF2-audio-Filter-tp7611044.html Sen

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Tuning a magloop with KAT100

2015-12-02 Thread Don Wilhelm
Dave and all, You only have to put the tuner into Calibrate. For the KAT100 it is ATU CAL. The TUNE button will then simply put out a carrier (the KAT100 will not tune, but is effectively bypassed). With the KPA100, that power will be limited to 20 watts or if the Power Knob is set lower tha

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Lulu sale on KE7X books

2015-12-02 Thread Terry Schieler
I was up in the air about the best KE7X publications to purchase for my particular application. I ventured to Fred's website www.ke7x.com and found that he had created a nifty new home page, much easier to navigate than in the past. You'll find a handy chart that helps you match your needs wit

[Elecraft] [K2] Tuning a magloop with KAT100

2015-12-02 Thread Dave Lankshear
Hello, Brian. I've read your post and the replies and figure I maybe read what you said incorrectly, but you did say: Then use the TUNE button on the K2 to tune the loop to resonance, then operate. You can't use the K2's antenna tuner to tune a loop to resonance. That's not how they wo

[Elecraft] OT - Antigua

2015-12-02 Thread Dauer, Edward
As I recall there are participants on the reflector who live in or operate from or who often visit Antigua. I don’t recall the names or calls. My wife and I will be there for part of a day on January 13 (no hamming time allowed). It will be our second visit. On the first we did the usual to

Re: [Elecraft] K3/N1MM, freq jumps etc in CQ WW CW

2015-12-02 Thread Wayne Burdick
I though we had fixed this for all remaining cases in rev. 4.55, but I'll re-list it. 73, Wayne N6KR On Dec 2, 2015, at 7:40 AM, Ignacy wrote: > Thank you for comments. I amy indeed use ` by chance although I have not done > SO2V by choice. > > N1MM claims a bug in K3. > This is in > http:/

Re: [Elecraft] Ready to Purchase KX3 and PX3 - Would Like Advice on accessories and "must haves".

2015-12-02 Thread Michael Murphy
Matt, Obviously you drank the koolaid as I did. I have both the KX3 and K3. I will echo what Walter has already said about the Gemsproducts Side KX3 and cover. I bought them for mine and am glad that I did. It does a great job of protecting the rig. The only other thing you might look at is a

Re: [Elecraft] Ready to Purchase KX3 and PX3 - Would Like Advice on accessories and "must haves".

2015-12-02 Thread Marc Veeneman
Hi, Mark. I have 3 KX3s, 2 of them here in Grand Rapids and the 3rd in Vermont at our summer home. I used the KX3 for a single operator battery powered Field Day in 2014 on the deck in Vermont, so even have a bit of portable experience. I think I can answer all your questions, but first let me

Re: [Elecraft] Ready to Purchase KX3 and PX3 - Would Like Advice on accessories and "must haves".

2015-12-02 Thread Walter Underwood
> On Dec 2, 2015, at 9:11 AM, Mark Tosiello wrote: > > Will the internal charger charge > LiPo batteries or only NiMH? Only NiMH. > Can LiPo batteries be used in the unit if > charged with an external charger? No. AA batteries only. The consensus recommendation for internal batteries is Enelo

Re: [Elecraft] Ready to Purchase KX3 and PX3 - Would Like Advice on accessories and "must haves".

2015-12-02 Thread Matt Maguire
I would recommend getting the KXAT3 antenna tuner option, especially if you are planning on operating portable. Maybe also the BNC binding posts connector, depending on what antenna arrangements you are planning for your portable ops. For the shack, if you have some nice paddles already, I would

Re: [Elecraft] K3/N1MM, freq jumps etc in CQ WW CW

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[Elecraft] Ready to Purchase KX3 and PX3 - Would Like Advice on accessories and "must haves".

2015-12-02 Thread Mark Tosiello
Hi all!! I'm preparing to purchase the KX3 and PX3 kits. I'm planning on the ATU and Roofing filter options, as well as the battery charger and clock. I'm also planning on purchasing the Powerwerks switching PS and the power supply cable for the PX3. Initially, I plan to use the system as a QRP

Re: [Elecraft] K3/N1MM, freq jumps etc in CQ WW CW

2015-12-02 Thread Ignacy
Thank you for comments. I amy indeed use ` by chance although I have not done SO2V by choice. N1MM claims a bug in K3. This is in http://n1mm.hamdocs.com/tiki-index.php?page=Supported+Radios#K3_and_K3S: *The K3 contains a firmware bug that was reported several times and never been fixed which af

Re: [Elecraft] K3/N1MM, freq jumps etc in CQ WW CW

2015-12-02 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Ignacy, Is it possible that when you decided to end your transmission you quickly moved your hand to the ESC key and in the process accidentally touched the Tilde key. With N1MM the tilde key turns on the SUB RX. Now in my case this causes me to hear different stations in my right ear. But your