Re: [Elecraft] KX3

2017-12-29 Thread kg9hfr...@gmail.com
Mark, thanks for the info! I was wondering about squelch, had it on my K2 if I recall. I will try this out tonight! de Frank KG9H > On Dec 29, 2017, at 11:13 AM, Mark Gebhardt wrote: > > The RX EQ highest octave can be adjusted down to the lowest level to get rid > of hiss. The best change to

Re: [Elecraft] New PX3 - question on a signal that doesn't move

2017-12-29 Thread Dale Boresz
Jeff, Do you by chance have ATTN on the KX3 engaged? If so, turn it off, and turn on the PREamp on the KX3. That should eliminate the peaks in the PX3 that you are seeing. 73, Dale - WA8SRA On Fri, Dec 29, 2017 at 4:07 PM, Thorpe, Jeffrey wrote: > Ok - finished doing the Opposite Sideband Nu

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX Equalizer

2017-12-29 Thread Jim Brown
On 12/29/2017 12:52 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: That would suggest that using hi-cut is a better choice than RX EQ for cutting high frequency hiss. The ultimate rejection for hi-cut is greater than the max RX EQ cut, right? The smarter guys writing software for digital modes have finally lear

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 CW tx decode for code practicing using external straight key

2017-12-29 Thread Joan
Bjorn, theoretically, it would be possible. However, our human ability to recognize patterns is remarkably good; and therefore our ‘wetware’ can hear things (such as straight key) without special effort, whereas the machine may see only gibberish. In principle, machine learning could be appl

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX Equalizer

2017-12-29 Thread Nr4c
So I’m correct. The EQ is disabled in digital modes. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 29, 2017, at 4:02 PM, Chris Hallinan wrote: > > Hi, Lyle. > > Thanks for helping me understand the K3 even better ;) > > I'm working on building a remote solution using remotehams.com software.

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 CW tx decode for practicing

2017-12-29 Thread Nr4c
That book is too tiny for me to read anymore. Glad I don’t need one anymore! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 29, 2017, at 4:16 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > > Back when I and my buddies were learning CW we had to pass 5, then 13 wpm > sending tests at the FCC to get our license. Th

[Elecraft] KX2 CW to decode for practicing

2017-12-29 Thread K9ZTV
Amen, Jim. You’re doing it the right way. Text decode should be used primarily for monitoring sending. Far too many ops who copy well think they can also send well when in fact they are running words together, running characters together, putting spaces in the middle of words (because they c

[Elecraft] The Cady books

2017-12-29 Thread Dave Sublette
I may have bought something I don't need. I recently bought two of the Cady books. "The Elecraft KX-Line The Complete Station" and " The Elecraft KXPA100, PX3 and 2M/4M Transverter, 2nd Edition." I believe the first book includes the same information as covered in the second book. If this is tr

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 CW tx decode for practicing

2017-12-29 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Back when I and my buddies were learning CW we had to pass 5, then 13 wpm sending tests at the FCC to get our license. That provided reassurance that our fists were readable. The same was true for my commercial radiotelegraph license using a straight key at 20 wpm. But, IMX, the best decode

Re: [Elecraft] New PX3 - question on a signal that doesn't move

2017-12-29 Thread Thorpe, Jeffrey
Ok - finished doing the Opposite Sideband Nulling. (Also made sure the plugs were seated properly.) The signals still show on the PX3 display, but not as strongly. I’ve checked it on all bands and each band has at least one of these signals, some have up to six showing (with span set to 50.) The

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX Equalizer

2017-12-29 Thread Chris Hallinan
Hi, Lyle. Thanks for helping me understand the K3 even better ;) I'm working on building a remote solution using remotehams.com software. I hope I can use my SignaLink USB as the TX/RX audio interface to the server. I can hear very nicely on the remote (same room still!), but the transmit audio

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX Equalizer

2017-12-29 Thread Walter Underwood
That would suggest that using hi-cut is a better choice than RX EQ for cutting high frequency hiss. The ultimate rejection for hi-cut is greater than the max RX EQ cut, right? Does the KX3 work the same way? I would assume so, but might as well ask. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://o

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX Equalizer

2017-12-29 Thread Lyle Johnson
The K3 filter is a little unusual in that the receiver equalizer is part of the DSP bandpass filter, not a different or subsequent filter.  This helps minimize latency. As a result, the equalization is applied before the audio paths are separated, so it is on all receive paths. In data modes

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX Equalizer

2017-12-29 Thread Nr4c
Prob the first 3. The 4th is mostly for digital and thus not needed. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Dec 29, 2017, at 11:53 AM, Chris Hallinan wrote: > > I understand that the K3 has two separate equalizer settings for CW and > SSB. I also understand it is not active in the Data modes

Re: [Elecraft] Practicing using my new Vizkey 90 deg bug.

2017-12-29 Thread Grant Youngman
I’ve had one of these for a long time. It’s a great bug, especially since it performs so well at low speeds :) Grant NQ5T Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 29, 2017, at 12:12 PM, Steve Nielsen wrote: > > I have never used a bug before trying my new Christmas preent, a Vizkey 90 > degre bug. It i

[Elecraft] KX2 CW tx decode for practicing

2017-12-29 Thread Jim Ewing
FWIW, I started back into CW at start of 2015, and agree getting on the air is essential. But, I have also found that if I use a code reader to read out what I send with straight key or bug in particular, in addition to getting on the air, it really helps with weighting and rhythm. I find that if

Re: [Elecraft] Practicing using my new Vizkey 90 deg bug.

2017-12-29 Thread Eric J
I've been using a bug exclusively for the last 3 years (homebrew left-hander). On a few occasions, I've had to use a paddle, say, when visiting a friend's shack or at a hamfest. It took me awhile to realize I was using the paddle exactly like I would a bug: automatic dits and manual dahs. I didn

Re: [Elecraft] KX3

2017-12-29 Thread Jim Brown
On 12/29/2017 9:13 AM, Mark Gebhardt wrote: Turn off the preamp. Those changes will make for the best listening experience. This varies widely by band and QTH. In a reasonably quiet location, the preamp will let you hear a lot more weaker signals on the higher bands. At my QTH, the highest ga

[Elecraft] KX3

2017-12-29 Thread Mark Gebhardt
The RX EQ highest octave can be adjusted down to the lowest level to get rid of hiss. The best change to make is turn the RF gain to -10 or -15 to get rid of the noise. Turn off the preamp. Those changes will make for the best listening experience. Wayne has squelch for HF on the list as of the l

[Elecraft] Practicing using my new Vizkey 90 deg bug.

2017-12-29 Thread Steve Nielsen
I have never used a bug before trying my new Christmas preent, a Vizkey 90 degre bug.  It is very different than anything else I have tried, but it is fun and is a welcome addition to my collection.  I like to use a different key each day.  I have my favorites too, a begali Blade, a begali HST,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX Equalizer

2017-12-29 Thread Lyle Johnson
Yes. 73, Lyle KK7P On 12/29/17 9:53 AM, Chris Hallinan wrote: I understand that the K3 has two separate equalizer settings for CW and SSB. I also understand it is not active in the Data modes. However, there are four sources of audio output: 1) Internal Speaker 2) SPKRS (rear panel) 3) Pho

[Elecraft] K3 RX Equalizer

2017-12-29 Thread Chris Hallinan
I understand that the K3 has two separate equalizer settings for CW and SSB. I also understand it is not active in the Data modes. However, there are four sources of audio output: 1) Internal Speaker 2) SPKRS (rear panel) 3) Phones (front panel) 4) Line Out (rear panel) Does the equalizer opera