Re: [Elecraft] WSJTX ON A MAC

2023-07-26 Thread JK Hooper via Elecraft
R Gilley I gave used Mac for years and there are lots of folks that do.Go with Howard’s advice first, if you have not already done so. Odds are the settings in WSJT-X are not quite right. Check the Rig settings in WSJTX. You might have a check mark set incorrectly, something like DTR

[Elecraft] K3: FT4 & RTTY Output Power

2023-07-26 Thread john
When I change modes from FT4 (Data A) to RTTY (AFSK A), I am only able to get around 0.2w output in RTTY. I have to recycle the K3 power, to get full power (100w) in RTTY. Any idea what is causing this, and if there is a fix other than a K3 power recycle? Both modes use the same audio settings,

Re: [Elecraft] WSJTX ON A MAC

2023-07-26 Thread Howard Saxion via Elecraft
I am using a Mac Mini M2Pro and use WSJT with my K4D. When you install WSJT-X, there is a readme file with specific instructions on increasing the default swap file size. One has to do this using terminal (in the utilities application folder). Have you completed this step? 73 Howard WX7HS >

[Elecraft] WSJTX ON A MAC

2023-07-26 Thread Richard Gilley
Hi all, I loaded WSJTX on a IMAC and ran into this issue on my K3: I have receive and Tx ok but I also have ERR PTT displayed. Pressing any key does not clear this error and I have no access to power adjust as an example. CAT does go green but still the error. I have gone over my WSJTX sett

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 gain variation with serial number

2023-07-26 Thread Tom N4LSJ
Mine was bought new in the Summer of 2022 and on most bands it needs watts to be in the mid to upper 30s to get the 500 out. On 7/20/23 13:04, Andy Durbin wrote: I have been told that the gain of the KPA500 has increased over the years it has been produced. "Early" KPA500 are reported to nee

[Elecraft] KX3 Utility

2023-07-26 Thread Dave
Is there a problem with the KX3 Utility? I download the Windows version and get this: KX3_Utility_Setup_1_23_5_22.exe isn’t commonly downloaded It doesn’t seem to be an .exe file ?? Any help appreciated. Tnx, Dave N8AG Sent from Mail for Windows ___

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 gain variation with serial number

2023-07-26 Thread Dave (NK7Z)
Andy, Pitch out the highest, and lowest, and it looks fairly flat... 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 7/26/23 11:00, Andy Durbin wrote: I now have data for nine KPA50

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 gain variation with serial number

2023-07-26 Thread Andy Durbin
I now have data for nine KPA500 with serial numbers ranging from 11x to 478x (exact serial number intentionally obscured). Thanks to everyone who contributed. The data show no significant increase in gain from the earliest to the latest serial numbers. However, the data do seem to suggest tha

Re: [Elecraft] Aircraft Doppler shift

2023-07-26 Thread Andy Durbin
"I'd like to share the referenced image but that doesn't seem to be possible here." Dropbox link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/vb18znyn9j0ilmh/6%20m%20doppler%20-2%20snip.PNG?dl=0 Andy, k3wyc __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mail

Re: [Elecraft] Aircraft Doppler shift

2023-07-26 Thread Andy Durbin
"If my calculations are correct an aircraft would have to be moving at 700 kts to give a Doppler shift of 60 Hz. Metro area airports are usual in Class B airspace with a speed limit of 250 kts. Maximum speed on the BRUSR ONE is 250 kts reducing to 210 kts as they pass my house. At 250 kts I