Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

Richard, I had a similar problem with the K3S not stopping transmit.  Finally fixed it by changing the stop bit in the radio settings from two to one. Dick, K8ZTT  On Thursday, February 22, 2018, 9:32:59 PM MST, Richard wrote: Maybe I’m missing something, but the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

RIchard, There are no long delays inherent in the K3/K3S transmit timing. It should be ready to transmit RF within 5 to 15 ms of PTT assertion, depending on mode and other factors. My apologies; I have not been closely reading this thread. I’ll come up to speed and get back to you. If this

Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

Maybe I’m missing something, but the “timing” problem with which some of us are fighting has nothing to do with computer clock accuracy. Even if the computer time is off, it’s the only time reference WSJT-X has to work with. So the instant the computer tells the software it’s time to transmit,

[Elecraft] Fwd: K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

> Begin forwarded message: > > From: Richard > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing > Date: February 22, 2018 at 11:06:58 PM EST > To: James Bennett > > I’m fighting the same problem and MORE. It usually goes like this: > > First FT8 (or JT65)

Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

Guys - sorry for the delay in responding to your posts - places to go, things to do, all overriding ham radio for a couple hours. It was suggested that I see if I’m out of sync on my computer clock(s). Well, here is the strange thing: the iMac that the K3 is connected to consistently is giving

Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

If you are seeing a majority of the decodes in which the DT is less than <0.5 seconds, your computer clock is close enough for reliable contacts and decodes.   The software should handle decodes with a DT up to 2.0 seconds, but in many cases this depends largely {very largely in fact} on

Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

Check the clocks on the computers. Sync them to a time server. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 22, 2018, at 6:30 PM, James Bennett wrote: > > Hi Dennis - how you doing? > > Sorry I neglected to provide enough info - was in a hurry to post that before > I had to run

Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

Within WSJT-X there is a slight delay between the time the PTT command is issues and the start of DATA audio.   The value is established via the F2 setup menu, Advanced page, under Miscellaneous.    Additionally if you are using VOX control via the radio, this delay of audio is very apparent.  

Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

Jim, Since you are using separate computers, are you sure the time is correct on your K3S computer? Since you are using separate computers, can you monitor your K3S transmissions on your KX3 system and see what delay it is showing? _ 73, Jim - N4ST -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] OT Power Strip suggestion.

On 2/22/2018 11:41 AM, Dave Sublette wrote: I have just had a most unfortunate experience with a UPS and when Gary said he had an old UPS he was considering, I shuddered. As far as I know, older UPS units overcharge the battery continuously. The best "problem" this seems to cause is having to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

Hi Dennis - how you doing? Sorry I neglected to provide enough info - was in a hurry to post that before I had to run out to pickup kids at school (close to your dads QTH!) I am using VOX on both rigs. Each rig has it’s own computer and separate, but identical external USB sound cards. The K3

Re: [Elecraft] OT Power Strip suggestion.

Folks - Let's end the thread in the interest of relieving email overload for our other readers. We're way past the OT posting limit. Eric /elecraft.com/ On 2/22/2018 11:55 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Did you pull the trigger on the insurance most of the UPS come with? 73s and thanks, Dave

Re: [Elecraft] OT Power Strip suggestion.

Unfortunate that happened. This is the UPS I bought at Dayton, it is the USC-30001 3KVA version. Not exactly ancient but they do mention Windows XP in the documentation... After sitting two years the batteries still are at 12.3V so they seem good. https://www.alliedelec.com/m/d/7d69ba74f4b

Re: [Elecraft] OT Power Strip suggestion.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

How are you keying the K3, VOX or PTT? It's not clear from the email, are the K3 and KX3  on separate computers on just different sound cards in the same computer? 73, Dennis NJ6G On 2/22/2018 14:22, James Bennett wrote: Got a question about using my K3 with WSJT-X 1.8.0 with FT8 I

[Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

Got a question about using my K3 with WSJT-X 1.8.0 with FT8 I started looking at the “time bar” in WSJT-X and when the K3’s red TX light comes on with the meter showing RF going out. It is between 1.5 and 2 seconds after the beginning of the new 15 second sequence! In that short duration, I am

Re: [Elecraft] K3S and Winkeyer

The contest mode of RUMlogNG (for the Mac) can use the CAT interface to send CW. I used it during the ARRL DX contest and a number of other contests over the last couple of years, and it worked well. It seems to me that the CAT interface is a more reliable way of sending CW than toggling DTR.

[Elecraft] Antenna switching question

I love how well the external KPA100 performs and integrates with my KX3, and am particularly impressed at the speed the PA's ATU can find a match. The only niggle I have is that I need to remember to disable the ATU when using my mag loop on antenna 2 and enable it when using the end-fed wire on

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna switching question

The KAT500 remembers its settings for each band/port combination. You can connect several antennas to a given port through external switches, but if two of those antennas are ever used on the same band, there is a danger that the KAT500's settings that work with one of the antennas will be wrong

Re: [Elecraft] OT Power Strip suggestion.

Did you pull the trigger on the insurance most of the UPS come with? 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z https://www.nk7z.net On 02/22/2018 11:41 AM, Dave Sublette wrote: I have just had a most unfortunate experience with a UPS and when Gary said he had an old UPS he was considering, I shuddered. As

Re: [Elecraft] OT Power Strip suggestion.

I have just had a most unfortunate experience with a UPS and when Gary said he had an old UPS he was considering, I shuddered. As far as I know, older UPS units overcharge the battery continuously. The best "problem" this seems to cause is having to replace batteries every three years or so. In

Re: [Elecraft] K3S and Winkeyer

With all the smarts in the K3s, it seems like it would be possible to add a WinKeyer emulator in the rig itself with just a software update. My 2 cents considering I know nothing of the internal code in the K3s. Jim - KK7A Sent from ProtonMail Mobile On Wed, Feb 21, 2018 at 10:17 PM, Tom

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna switching question

Or, perhaps experienced users can tell me that the tuning works quick enough that even if I try to confuse it the KAT500 will be quick enough that it isn't an issue. Since there is no overlap among the 160m inverted-L, LPDA (20-10) and 6 meter Yagi, I would put them on the manual switch on one

[Elecraft] KX3 Low volume

*/This is subjective I offer it as my opinion I do *not* like the West Mountain Radio com speakers I have tried them on several of my radios and are back in the box in the closet. What I found works with nice sound reproduction is the Jam plus (Bluetooth) wireless speaker you can plug in with

Re: [Elecraft] OT Power Strip suggestion.

Virtually all UPS units include MOVs, so have all of the destructive possibilities of MOV power strips. If you're going to use a UPS (and I do), it should be plugged into a shunt-mode surge protector (SurgeX, Zero Surge, or Brick wall). 73, Jim K9YC On 2/22/2018 9:10 AM, Gary Smith wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] OT Power Strip suggestion.

Folks, Thank you very much for your helpful replies. I will have a whole house protector installed. I need to review all the links and companies you kindly provided me with and make the purchase. I have an older Staco Energy UPS I've never used, bought it at Dayton a couple years back.

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna switching question

Chuck, Since you have a manual switch for your antennas -- Consider your operating habits. Connect the 2 antennas you most frequently use to their own KAT500 port, then connect the others through your switch. Since you have the vertical which covers all bands, and other bands that overlap

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 low volume

If small is not the major consideration, and if you are running with the KXPA100 and have problems with RF pickup in your speakers, try the West Mountain Radio ComSpeakers - they are shielded. I have never had RF 'howls" from those speakers, but then I run a maximum of 100 watts. 73, Don

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 low volume

Here is a copy of what I sent to the KX3 list less than 12 hours ago. I guess this is a frequently asked question. The original is here: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/KX3/conversations/messages/63584 You will need external audio amplification, either amplified speakers or a separate amp.

[Elecraft] Antenna switching question

Currently I have five antennas connected to my K3S via a manual switch: LPDA, 20 through 10 Vertical, CW on 80, low end of 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10. Dipole, Phone on 75, phone on 40, 20, 15 Inverted-L on 160 Yagi on 6 Mostly the antennas are below 2:1, but they need some flattening on 160,

[Elecraft] KX3 low volume

I know I've seen recommendations for small powered speakers but I can't find them.  Can someone please recommend a small, powered speaker for the KX3 or point me to the threads where they were discussed?  Thanks. __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K3S and Winkeyer

DTR keying works well with the K3, but as Tom pointed out, it does not play well with virtual COM ports. Since I started using Win4K3, I’ve had to use alternate means. I’m planning to go with a Winkeyer type device for all the reasons mentioned by the others. I recently found the Nanokeyer

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - SDRPlay RSP2 - Win4K3 and WriteLog or possibly N1MM+ logging program can all run at same time ?

Hi, Win4K3Suite has built in virtual port sharing supporting up to 6 simultaneous programs or hardware devices. It can work with any third party software. You can see this in this video. https://youtu.be/1jh6IS0S1dE 73 Tom, -Original Message- From: Michael Aust Sent: Thursday,

[Elecraft] Power Locked/Set

Brilliant idea Mike. When a single knob has multiple functions it is way too easy to accidentally adjust mic gain. John KK9A From: Mike Wetzel mjwetzel at comcast.net Date: Wed Feb 21 22:00:12 EST 2018 I knew about the power set nor/per band didn't know about the 'tap 1' to lock mic/cmp/pwr.