Re: [Elecraft] K3s & remote coax switching

Have been using GH for switching antennas and the rotor for mni yrs. - great product and support as well! 73 Dwight NS9I On 9/12/2017 8:55 PM, Gary Smith wrote: Fellows, So far it seems like Green Heron gets the nod, I'll give them a call. I appreciate the suggestions. 73, Gary KA1J Gre

Re: [Elecraft] Setting the audio level for use in soundcard data modes.

Bill, The choice of input in DATA A mode is "sticky". You choose the input with the MIC SEL menu, and it stays that way until you change it. So yes, once you select LINE IN, switching is automatic after that. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/12/2017 11:44 PM, Nr4c wrote: Don Does DATA A also set audio in

Re: [Elecraft] Setting the audio level for use in soundcard data modes.

I don't see how it could. It controls the Elecraft interface and hardware. It doesn't talk back to the computer. On Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at 23:44 Nr4c wrote: > Don > Does DATA A also set audio in to Line In? > > This makes switching modes seamless. No changes to make. > > Sent from my iPhone > .

[Elecraft] Time Syncronization

After 15 years away from radio, I'm back, and want to enter the digital modes. (How things have changed!) There is much opinion that a computer's onboard time system (Win 10 for me) is inadequate for digital, e.g., the WSJT-X user manual. So... 1. Is this a correct assumption in all/most cases?

Re: [Elecraft] Setting the audio level for use in soundcard data modes.

Don, Is this a KX3 menu? I don't see a MIC SEL option. I might have to wipe the egg off my face. :) On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 07:16 Don Wilhelm wrote: > Bill, > > The choice of input in DATA A mode is "sticky". > You choose the input with the MIC SEL menu, and it stays that way until > you ch

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

Bob, I use Dimension 4. 73! Tom - KB2SMS On 09/13/2017 07:26 AM, Krug261--- via Elecraft wrote: After 15 years away from radio, I'm back, and want to enter the digital modes. (How things have changed!) There is much opinion that a computer's onboard time system (Win 10 for me) is inadeq

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

I use a GPS and NMEATime2 from VisualGPS (http://www.visualgps.net). Works great and I’m not relying on any Internet for time synchronization. One word of caution, be sure to turn off serial enumeration for the GPS COM port (if it uses one). Otherwise, Windows will think your GPS is a mouse du

[Elecraft] KPA500 Powering on?

I'm borrowing a friend's KPA500 (S/N 0683) while waiting for my KPA1500. I find it doing something that I don't remember my old KPA500 doing. When I power on my K3S the KPA500 comes alive as well into the Standby mode. Standby is the setup PowerOn state so that is correct. It's as if the K3S is

Re: [Elecraft] Setting the audio level for use in soundcard data modes.

The MIC SEL is available in the K3/K3S, but not in the KX2/3. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/13/2017 7:29 AM, rich hurd WC3T wrote: Don, Is this a KX3 menu?   I don't see a MIC SEL option.  I might have to wipe the egg off my face.  :) __ El

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Powering on?

Fixed by using original Elecraft AUX cable for now which has Pin8 removed. 73 jim ab3cv On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 8:19 AM, Jim Miller wrote: > I'm borrowing a friend's KPA500 (S/N 0683) while waiting for my KPA1500. > > I find it doing something that I don't remember my old KPA500 doing. > > Whe

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

I second the Dimension 4 nomination. Just works. No fiddle involved. On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 07:26 Krug261--- via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > After 15 years away from radio, I'm back, and want to enter the digital > modes. (How things have changed!) There is much opinion that a

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

I use the free Meinberg NTP build on Windows 10. https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/sw/ntp.htm It disables the windows time service and runs as a service, plus there is a cool monitor you can download too. This full ntp implementation will discipline your clock and allow you to select your n

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 7:48 AM, rich hurd WC3T wrote: > I second the Dimension 4 nomination. Just works... > === Based on the recommendation by WC3T and others, I downloaded Dimension 4. Installed in seconds, synced immediately, and as far as I can tell works FB. 73, Tony KT0NY ___

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

Using WSJT-X, 1.8.0-rc2 version, I just watch the decoded signals on the Band Activity window and the DT value being displayed.  If they are less than 1.0 second either + or - value, the computer time is satisfactory.  If the DT value is greater than +/-1.0 second, I use internet time to update

[Elecraft] Spectrogram

I saw online information reporting that Spectrogram is not reliable running on Windows 10, and that the app itself is no longer being supported. Anyone know the real story, and - if there is one - a trustworthy site where I can download the program that will work with Windows 10? I want to use

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

On 9/13/2017 4:26 AM, Krug261--- via Elecraft wrote: After 15 years away from radio, I'm back, and want to enter the digital modes. (How things have changed!) There is much opinion that a computer's onboard time system (Win 10 for me) is inadequate for digital, e.g., the WSJT-X user manual. So

[Elecraft] F/S New-in-Box P3 SVGA card and PR6 Preamp

I have both items that are new and in the box. First is the P3-SVGA card. New today it is $290. I will ship it to you for $250 CONUS Second item is for the 6 meter enthusiasts out there. It too is new and in the box the PR6 6 meter preamp. This item is $159. I will sell this one for $140 shipped

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

Absolutely wrong.  Windows for YEARS has mucked up the NTP so that it is only required to be accurate to within several MINUTES.  Do not rely on the Win OS NTP client.  It can at least be off by some seconds, routinely; which is unacceptable to the JT modes. Rick nhc On 9/13/2017 8:54 AM, Bo

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

+1 73 from David GM4JJJ > On 13 Sep 2017, at 14:33, M. George wrote: > > I use the free Meinberg NTP build on Windows 10. > > https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/sw/ntp.htm > > . __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth

Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram

Hi Ted, Not sure exactly what you are looking to do but check out: http://nk7z.net/sdr-rfi-survey-p1/ That may give you what you are looking for, you need an SDR to generate the spectrograms. 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z http://www.nk7z.net On 09/13/2017 09:23 AM, Dauer, Edward wrote: I saw o

Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram

I have been using a program called spectran for years and I like it over spectrogram can be found here : http://www.sdradio.eu/weaksignals/spectran.html EdKD7PY -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mai

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

For what it's worth, plus or minus 30 seconds isn't all that big a deal. I would encourage everyone to avoid the "Stratum 1" servers (unless it's a private "Stratum 1" server), and use pool.ntp.org. This is a bunch of Stratum 2 servers that are accurate. The public Stratum 1 servers are subj

Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram

Ted, You can download a clean copy of Spectrogram 16 from my website www.w3fpr.com. Scroll down on the opening page to find the link near the bottom. That version was released as freeware just before the author "closed up shop" - so yes, no support is available, but it works. I am running t

[Elecraft] KE7X print books at Lulu discount 30%

www.lulu.com has a 30% discount (SAVE30NOW) available for KE7X Elecraft print books valid through 9/14. (Sorry not pdf books but there is a 5% discount on those: LULUORDERS5). (Also sorry the discount not available for books ordered directly from Elecraft.) 73, Fred KE7X

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

Lynn, For Modes like MSK144 FT8 JT65 you need to be much closer than that! Better than plus or minus 1 second is required. 73 from David GM4JJJ > On 13 Sep 2017, at 18:22, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT > wrote: > > For what it's worth, plus or minus 30 seconds isn't all that big a deal. > > .

Re: [Elecraft] Setting the audio level for use in soundcard data modes.

Well sure. It doesn't have a Line In option. There is only a Mic in. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 13, 2017, at 8:34 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > The MIC SEL is available in the K3/K3S, but not in the KX2/3. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 9/13/2017 7:29 AM, rich hurd WC3T wrote: >>

[Elecraft] WANTED: K2 KIO2, Filter/Clock etc.

Just got a K2 and want to eventually put the amp and tuner in. If you have anything around that will fit the K2 and isn't being used, let me know. Thanks! I would also trade my Kenwood TS-590S straight up for a fully loaded K2 system. 73, Steve-W1SFR KX3Helper.com ___

Re: [Elecraft] K2 KSB2 low output

Gernot, I am familiar with the mods done by QRPproject. Some are "nice" but (in particular the increased RF Gain) are not required if you are using an electret mic element (Elecraft MH2 or Icom mic) which has plenty of audio output. Make certain your KSB2 has the PSK mod installed. Look at

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X print books at Lulu discount 30%

Says code not valid. > On Sep 13, 2017, at 12:40 PM, Cady, Fred wrote: > > www.lulu.com has a 30% discount (SAVE30NOW) available > for KE7X Elecraft print books valid through 9/14. > > (Sorry not pdf books but there is a 5% discount on those: LULUORDERS5). > > (Also sorry

[Elecraft] Lulu discount code

The correct code is SAVENOW30. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please hel

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

If it's plus/minus 1 minute as some have stated, or plus or minus 1 second, anything within 100 msec. should be plenty. A decent NTP client will do that running against pool.ntp.org. Exotic time-keeping doesn't seem to be necessary. 73 -- Lynn On 9/13/2017 10:36 AM, David Anderson wrote: Lyn

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

Yikes! +/-30 secs and you might not even be transmitting when the other station is listening. It's pretty well accepted that <1s is minimum accuracy for good performance. On EME you're looking for dT around 2.5 secs to help identify valid signals. If you're not within 0.3s, I'd be looking for

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

+ another 1.  Have been using Meinberg's NTP to replace Windows NTP and monitor for a year now...  Keeps me within a few milliseconds all the time...  Biggest offset in the last year has been less than 1/100th of a second. Just works. __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (31

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

Misread the original post. Plus or minus 500 msec. isn't a big deal. It's big enough that I'd argue that it's essentially the same. Comments about pool.ntp.org vs. the public Stratum 1 servers are still valid. On 9/13/2017 10:22 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: For what it's worth, plus

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

Lynn, You can argue all you like, but those with long experience with WSJT modes try to keep their clock within a few tens of msec of correct time. Why?  Because the other station can be off in the other direction, and what counts is the DIFFERENCE between you and the station you're trying to

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

Again, my statement is that keeping good time is not difficult. A good NTP client will do that. Yes, I do realize that if your clock is 20 milliseconds fast, and the other guy is 20 milliseconds slow, the total error is 40 milliseconds. The documentation at

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

A good NTP implementation is awesome technology. It was awesome more than 25 years ago. As an example, here is my second open source contribution, from 1993. Not sure why the first search hit is from Apple, but whatever. https://opensource.apple.com/source/ntp/ntp-92.30.1/scripts/ntp-groper.auto

Re: [Elecraft] Time Syncronization

Unless I missed it no one has mentioned " Karen's Time Sync " From the time JT44 was introduced  I used Dimension 4 , as computers became faster and Op systems changed . D4 started giving me intermittent problems ! Two weeks ago I started using  Karen's Time Sync with no plans to change . Ed

[Elecraft] Subject: Re: Setting the audio level for use in soundcard data modes.

Just a suggestion (or hint) for setting up DATA-A: I programmed my K3 (and KX3) memory channels with my favorite operating frequencies. Digital modes have standard sub-band or operating frequencies, so I set up my K3 modes (eg CW, SSB), including DATA-A selection for my favorite digital "chan