[Elecraft] AM mode added to the KX2

2016-08-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, We added AM mode to the KX2 today, both transmit and receive. Its primary purpose is for SWL (short-wave listening), i.e. copying commercial AM stations. (Remember that the KX2's sensitivity drops off rapidly below 2 MHz due to protective high-pass filtering, so it wouldn't be your firs

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] assembly issue

2016-08-23 Thread Phil Hystad
Yes, it is very easy for me to commit heresy on a ham radio forum. PEH > On Aug 23, 2016, at 7:33 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: > > Utter heresy, Phil :-):-) > > 73, Phil W7OX > > On 8/23/16 19:19 , Phil Hystad wrote: >> I am never in that much of a rush. I have lots of things to do, some of >>

Re: [Elecraft] WTB Elelecraft N-Gen Noise Generator

2016-08-23 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Since you are a "solder jockey" here's what I did. Tom N0SS (SK, unfortunately) added it to his great web site that has been maintained by others since his passing. http://www.mmccs.com/mmarc/n0ss/noise_generator_ac7ac-style.pdf All you need is a few parts available almost anywhere. Even a scrap

[Elecraft] WTB Elelecraft N-Gen Noise Generator

2016-08-23 Thread Gary Watson
Hi, Starting to build my K2!!, so I am looking for a N-Gen wide band noise generator mini module. Built or un-built kit is fine. Thanks for looking Gary Watson; N7DXT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] assembly issue

2016-08-23 Thread Phil Wheeler
Utter heresy, Phil :-):-) 73, Phil W7OX On 8/23/16 19:19 , Phil Hystad wrote: I am never in that much of a rush. I have lots of things to do, some of which have priority over ham radio anyway. 73, phil, K7PEH On Aug 23, 2016, at 9:41 AM, Ken G Kopp wrote: Hi Phil! If it was me ... and I

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] assembly issue

2016-08-23 Thread Phil Hystad
I am never in that much of a rush. I have lots of things to do, some of which have priority over ham radio anyway. 73, phil, K7PEH > On Aug 23, 2016, at 9:41 AM, Ken G Kopp wrote: > > Hi Phil! > > If it was me ... and I was about finished with the build ... I be looking for > a "local" > so

[Elecraft] Upgraded K3 and MMTTY

2016-08-23 Thread Larry P. Greenberg
I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who responded on and off the reflector regarding my dilemma with upgrading the I/O boards (KIO3BUPKT) in the K3 and MMTTY not recognizing the new, internal soundcard. I would like to especially thank Don, W3FPR for coming up with the final answe

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] [Px3] Display Text Decoding on the screen

2016-08-23 Thread Don Wilhelm
Hajo, If you have not concluded by now from the various posts, the text decode for the P3 does not appear on the P3 display. With the P3SVGA option, text can be displayed on the attached SVGA display, and keyboard text will also be displayed and transmitted. You do not need a computer, just

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] [Px3] Display Text Decoding on the screen

2016-08-23 Thread Bill
Correct, is for a separate display! Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Peter Eijlander (PA0PJE) Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 5:53 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [P3] [Px3] Display Text Decoding on

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] [Px3] Display Text Decoding on the screen

2016-08-23 Thread Peter Eijlander (PA0PJE)
Hi Hajo, As far as I know (I do not have a K3/P3) the SVGA-card is an addition to the P3 that enables connection of a separate monitor. To my knowledge there is no need for a running computer. 73, Peter Op 2016-08-23 om 14:23 schreef Hajo Dezelski: I would not like to have an additional comp

[Elecraft] Setting up different Macros for two K-3s

2016-08-23 Thread Art via Elecraft
I have two K-3 radios in an SO2R set-up. I would like to use separate Macros for each one. How do I accomplish this? Using the latest K-3 utility I can enter up to 16 with my K-pod. But I don't want to use the same ones on the second radio. Thanks. Art KZ5D __

Re: [Elecraft] a bit OT N1MM not following mode

2016-08-23 Thread Ted Bryant
Ed, I never saw your response to Rich VE3KI's questions on the N1MM group regarding N1MM tracking the K3's frequency. Establishing whether the radio and logging software are communicating properly is basic to solving your dilemma. Here are Rich's questions: "Is rig control working, i.e. when you

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] assembly issue

2016-08-23 Thread Walter Underwood
I would buy a tube of “contact cement” and use a very thin layer. Not a lot of room in there. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Aug 23, 2016, at 9:41 AM, Ken G Kopp wrote: > > Hi Phil! > > If it was me ... and I was about finished with the bui

[Elecraft] K-Pod LEDs and AUX outputs can now be controlled from macros -- looking for testers

2016-08-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, We have new field-test firmware ready that gives the K-Pod user full control over the unit's 4 LEDs and 3 AUX outputs. If you have a K-Pod and would like to test this capability, please email me directly. You'll new to install new firmware on your K-Pod and K3. See detailed information

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] assembly issue

2016-08-23 Thread Ken G Kopp
Hi Phil! If it was me ... and I was about finished with the build ... I be looking for a "local" solution to a small problem rather than wait for Elecraft to respond ... likely by mail ... and no new radio to enjoy for what would likely be days of waiting. K0PP On Aug 23, 2016 10:23, "Phil Hysta

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] assembly issue

2016-08-23 Thread Phil Hystad
Why wouldn't a call to Elecraft support be the very first “solution” sought for this problem? 73, phil, K7PEH > On Aug 23, 2016, at 8:55 AM, Ken G Kopp wrote: > > Staples and other such stores sell double-sided Scotch tape ... much > thinner than "carpet tape". > > 73 > > K0PP > > On Aug 2

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] assembly issue

2016-08-23 Thread Ken G Kopp
Staples and other such stores sell double-sided Scotch tape ... much thinner than "carpet tape". 73 K0PP On Aug 23, 2016 9:47 AM, "Bob" wrote: > Hi Jim, > > Check Lowe's or Home Depot. They will have some double sided > tape. May call it carpet tape. > > 73, > > Bob > > K2TK > > >

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] assembly issue

2016-08-23 Thread Bob
Hi Jim, Check Lowe's or Home Depot. They will have some double sided tape. May call it carpet tape. 73, Bob K2TK On 8/23/2016 7:48 AM, Jim Spears wrote: I am assembling KX3 s/n 9112 and have run into an interesting snag. On page 30 where I mount the shield onto the RF board,

[Elecraft] a bit OT N1MM not following mode

2016-08-23 Thread Ed Stallman
I sent the to the N1MM plus group and they seem to think it a setting in my K3 What's happening here is when I log a station on SSB , N1MM plus will log it as CW . But not every time , sometimes it logs correctly . It will do this in reverse also , logging a Q in CW will log as SSB I'm sure

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] [Px3] Display Text Decoding on the screen

2016-08-23 Thread Hajo Dezelski
Thanks Walter and the others, So this explains the performance differences between Px3 and P3 . I don't want to miss the functionality of the Px3, so I fear I have to shovel a longer time money into the corner to fulfill my dream. 73 de Hajo DL1SDZ --- Cela est bien dit, ...,mais il faut cultive

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] [Px3] Display Text Decoding on the screen

2016-08-23 Thread Walter Underwood
Text decode was added after the original design of the P3. That was added using the P3SVGA. The PX3 was designed years later, and had decode built in. If you are waiting for the P3 to have text decode without the P3SVGA, you may have a very long wait. Like forever. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwoo

Re: [Elecraft] OT - 6 meter DX activity in sunspot low

2016-08-23 Thread Rich - K1HTV
Gary, The solar sunspot cycle, primarily effects F2 and TEP propagation on 6 Meters. A low sunspot number should have no effect on the E-skip (Es) propagation that occurs primarily during the summer months and secondarily during a minor Es peak during winter. I wouldn't worry too much about

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] [Px3] Display Text Decoding on the screen

2016-08-23 Thread Nr4c
The option displays on an external SVGA display. You can not display decoded text on the P3, ever. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 23, 2016, at 3:45 AM, Hajo Dezelski wrote: > > Hello, > > I am considering to buy additionally to my Kx3/Px3 Combo a K3/P3 Station. > After reading t

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] [Px3] Display Text Decoding on the screen

2016-08-23 Thread Hajo Dezelski
Hello, And a big thank you to all who have responded and saved me a lot of money. The Kx3 and the K3 without waterfall etc. are in my eyes part of the fun which I don't want to miss anymore. So I thought that the wealth of features on the Px3 would be implemented on the P3 too, but obviously not

[Elecraft] [KX3] assembly issue

2016-08-23 Thread Jim Spears
I am assembling KX3 s/n 9112 and have run into an interesting snag. On page 30 where I mount the shield onto the RF board, when I removed the protective back from the shield, all of the stickum came with it. Now there is not enough stickum to hold the shield onto the RF board. I need a safe w

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] [Px3] Display Text Decoding on the screen

2016-08-23 Thread Don Wilhelm
Hajo, You must buy the P3SVGA to obtain the text display. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/23/2016 3:45 AM, Hajo Dezelski wrote: I am considering to buy additionally to my Kx3/Px3 Combo a K3/P3 Station. After reading the P3 manual up and down I found no way to switch on text decode display on the P3 screen

[Elecraft] [P3] [Px3] Display Text Decoding on the screen

2016-08-23 Thread Hajo Dezelski
Hello, I am considering to buy additionally to my Kx3/Px3 Combo a K3/P3 Station. After reading the P3 manual up and down I found no way to switch on text decode display on the P3 screen without installing P3SVGA. Did I miss something or do I have to buy the additional option. 73 de Hajo DL1SDZ