Re: [Elecraft] K3: Firmware 3.03 introducing artifacts?

2009-03-23 Thread .k8dd.
en when you change frequencies to where you moved the birdie you would have to move it back? 73HankK8DD --- -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3A-Firmware-3.03-introducing-artifacts--tp2521788p2521948.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] Filter Selection Approach

2009-04-14 Thread .k8dd.
really think if I had purchased a K3 with no roofing filters, like I've seen suggested, I would have most likely sold the K3 and gone back to a K2! Just my thoughts. 73HankK8DD -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Filter-Selection-Approach-tp2630347p2636834.html Sent fro

Re: [Elecraft] winner of K3 at FDIM

2009-05-19 Thread .k8dd.
W0UHF won the K3/10 at the QRP-ARCI Awards Banquet. He did not attend the banquet, but made record time to come to the Holiday Inn and pick it up! 72 73HankK8DD who won the K3 at FDIM Saturday night? Al ve3gam -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/winner-of-K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 configuration file(s)

2009-06-11 Thread .k8dd.
them - don't tell anyone where they came from, but tell me what you didn't like! 72 73 HankK8DD/5 Plano TX for the Hamcom Hamfest Niel Skousen-2 wrote: > > Sometime back (before I got sn 1396) there was a discussion of sharing > configuration files. Thus a n

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Dayton Hamvention 2010

2010-01-03 Thread .k8dd.
riday & Saturday, so you really don't need a car! 72 73HankK8DD -- --- rm -r * --- __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:

Re: [Elecraft] FD with K3's

2009-06-22 Thread .k8dd.
And if you work K8EPV on CW in Field Day it will be a K3 on 40M and a pair of K2's on the 80/20 station. That's what we did last year, and it worked well enough that we're doing it again! 73 HankK8DD W5CEM wrote: > > Early post, but I leave tomorrow for our FD

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and amplifiers such as ALS-600

2009-07-22 Thread .k8dd.
tage, or if it is higher current to pick the relay, than is specified in the K3 specs - use the ARB-704. And, yes, you can use the ARB-704 with any amp, even though it may not be needed. 73HankK8DD GET FREE SMILEYS FOR YOUR I

Re: [Elecraft] broken AF knob

2009-07-27 Thread .k8dd.
James Sarte wrote: > I ordered a set of machined concentric knobs from Mouser. You should check > those out. > > James K2QI > That sounds like a good idea . What was the part number? Thanks HankK8DD FREE ONLI

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: KDSP2

2009-07-29 Thread .k8dd.
definitely have a KDSP2. It really makes a difference on 160 and 80 CW! 72 73HankK8DD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mai

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Still an Excellent Contest Rig

2009-08-02 Thread .k8dd.
I agree. As long as you don't have to touch the buttons on the front panel and let the logging software change your bands and modes - just use the VFO, AF/RF Gain, Width and RIT knobs, it's an unbeatable radio. And I didn't drink the Kool-Aid! Thanks for the Q in NAQP. 73

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Still an Excellent Contest Rig

2009-08-03 Thread .k8dd.
John N1JM wrote: >> >> >> As long as you don't have to touch the buttons on the front >> panel and let the logging software change your bands and modes >> >> >> 73HankK8DD >> > > > What did you mean by that? >

Re: [Elecraft] C/O Brian (Web Administrator) K4

2009-08-05 Thread .k8dd.
James Sarte wrote: > Well, to be honest there are still several features advertised that to this > date still haven't been implemented. For example: > > 1. Synchronous AM detection > 2. Temperature controlled oscillator calibration > > Those are just two features missing that I can recall of the

Re: [Elecraft] Off-Topic: CW sending vs. recieving speed

2009-08-07 Thread .k8dd.
ey first start the opposite is probably true. 73HankK8DD GET FREE 5GB EMAIL - Check out spam free email with many cool features! Visit http://www.inbox.com/ema

Re: [Elecraft] Off-Topic: CW sending vs. recieving speed

2009-08-07 Thread .k8dd.
Well, in my case it took a few years - and then around 35 wpm or so the receiving speed passed the sending speed. 73HankK8DD Doug Person wrote: > Not sure I agree. I can send 25 WPM with a decent straight key and > 30-35 with a good iambic paddle. However, I can only comfo

Re: [Elecraft] Off-Topic: CW sending vs. recieving speed

2009-08-07 Thread .k8dd.
that get made about mobile CW. 73 :^] HankK8DD Grant Youngman wrote: > Hmmm .. I can't use my cell phone when driving through a school zone > here, even with a hands-free. I wonder if I could get away with > taking target practice at the little tykes walking to schoo

Re: [Elecraft] QSK options inquiry

2009-08-11 Thread .k8dd.
http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/acom.htm Doug Person wrote: > Who sells the Acom 1010? Can't find any dealers with a google search. > Sure looks nice. > > Doug -- K0DXV > > Rick Tavan N6XI wrote: >> Dunno about the 1010 but the ACOM 1000 works beautifully with my K3 on full >> QSK. I th

Re: [Elecraft] Band changing/mode changing

2009-08-14 Thread .k8dd.
is no safeguard on V>M . That is supposedly "on the list" to have a double tap of the V>M before it writes to the memory location, but there are too many other things ahead of it, I guess. 73HankK8DD Merv Schweigert wrote: > Color me stupid, but I have not come up with

Re: [Elecraft] Band changing/mode changing

2009-08-14 Thread .k8dd.
Michael B wrote: > I believe you mean, use the M>V and don't push V>M. > Yep, I did and I proofread it three times, too! Should be: > But . In the heat of switching back and forth you must be VERY > careful to use the V>M button - do not miss and use the **M>V** button > because you

Re: [Elecraft] Carrying Case for K3

2009-08-15 Thread .k8dd.
e close to it! It is a very nice case for traveling by car or to Field Day etc but not on an airplane. This winter if I take the K3 again it will go carry on in a 1510 with wheels. 73HankK8DD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: h

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX Antenna Input RF

2009-08-18 Thread .k8dd.
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[Elecraft] Cash for Radio Clunkers

2009-08-18 Thread .k8dd.
Now is the time to upgrade your old radio. In an effort to further revive the weak economy, the government announced that it started a new Cash for Radio Clunkers program on August 3. The program is aimed at members of the Amateur Radio Service, also known as ham radio operators. Operators with

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Channel Changing

2009-08-19 Thread .k8dd.
could actually hear the memory frequency before you press M>V again to go to that frequency. 73 HankK8DD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Channel Hopping

2009-08-21 Thread .k8dd.
27;s the list of 'little things' that we were accustomed to on a radio that are somewhat frustrating when things don't work the way we expect them to work! 73HankK8DD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Interesting S-meter on new QRP radio

2009-08-23 Thread .k8dd.
g - they said then that they did not know if they were going to pursue a QRP radio. Looks like they may have decided! 73 Hank K8DD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman

Re: [Elecraft] headphones for k3 / kx1

2009-08-23 Thread .k8dd.
with some looking and searching you can find them for around $150. 73HankK8DD Paul Christensen wrote: However being that you mention the K3 you'll want to either ensure you use higher impedance headphones or ensure that you change the series caps in the headphone circuit from 1

Re: [Elecraft] K3 NR triggering

2009-08-28 Thread .k8dd.
on/off. And the CW signals came up out of the noise - or the noise went down. But . it doesn't work right anymore with the newer MCU & FPF levels. That DSP is part of k3fw2r10.zip which I have labeled "FD 08" in the folder with all the old firmware sets. 73Ha

Re: [Elecraft] K3 NR

2009-08-29 Thread .k8dd.
and it was almost as good as the K2/100 w/o the KDSP2. Wish I'd have never sold the 746! 73 HankK8DD N2TK wrote: > I do see a reduction in audio when turning on the NR with SSB. As an > example, I usually have the AF control around 9-9:30 position using an > external speak

Re: [Elecraft] Beta 3.30 So How does it work?

2009-09-03 Thread .k8dd.
at least keep rate up. Make it F9-1 - NR for dummies like me! 73HankK8DD David and Dianne on Comcast wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > After reading literally dozens of postings on the 'problems' with NR in > Beta 3.27, I have seen only 2 responses about NR in Beta 3.30 s

[Elecraft] MCU 3.30 DSP 2.26

2009-09-06 Thread .k8dd.
the QSO, almost broke the boom mike getting the headset off, spilled beer on the keyboard (but I have a couple spares) and couldn't hear for a few minutes. Loaded my last beta. 73HankK8DD FREE 3D MARINE AQUARIUM SCREENSAVER -

Re: [Elecraft] MCU 3.30 DSP 2.26

2009-09-07 Thread .k8dd.
That's what I thought too - good upgrade . maybe it just has not happened to you yet! 73 Hank K8DD Hector Padron wrote: > My upgrade to the latest FW 3.30 and DSP 2.26 was smooth and easy as all > the other Beta ones and it works perfect,no distorsion,audio is > p

Re: [Elecraft] MCU 3.30 DSP 2.26

2009-09-07 Thread .k8dd.
John wrote: > At 09:47 PM 06/09/09, you wrote: >> spilled beer on the keyboard (but I have a couple spares) > > referring to beers I hope. > > k7up > Fortunately both. 73HankK8DD Receive Notificati

Re: [Elecraft] MCU 3.30 DSP 2.26

2009-09-07 Thread .k8dd.
, and not use that MCU/DSP set. I know it has changed my thoughts on trying the "latest & greatest" beta firmware! 73HankK8DD K9ZTV wrote: > The NR on SSB is spectacular in the latest version with no volume > problems. By the way, the original poster says he has be

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Check Your Buttons

2009-09-23 Thread .k8dd.
another Front Panel board. Besides, I don't think it can be fixed. 73HankK8DD Paul Ferguson wrote: > I own K3 #757 and recently noticed some of the front panel buttons were not > working. They either did not work at all or gave strange results. I contacted > support, and

Re: [Elecraft] Check Your Buttons [switch current is _not_ too low]

2009-09-24 Thread .k8dd.
AD6XY wrote: > > My K3 has sometimes had problems with switches too, but only rarely. My K2 > is much worse in this respect. > > Have we found any user applications for the connector on the bottom of the > panel yet? > At least on the K2 with it's bouncing switches it is not only a known pro

Re: [Elecraft] Yamahs CM500 Headset

2009-10-08 Thread .k8dd.
ttings - I guess it has a lot to do with individual voices. And it seemed to me that the screen on the microphone got rid of most of the breath sounds. 73HankK8DD Ignacy wrote: > I compared Yamaha CM500 to my other headset: Sony 32 Ohms headphones with > Heil HC5 attached via piec

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] KPA-100 and PTT for FL-2100Z

2009-10-20 Thread .k8dd.
I forget what the voltage on the relay jack of the FL-2100, but the K2/100 will not key it. You need either a relay buffer or an Ameritron ARB-704. 73HankK8DD DaveVK wrote: > > Hi, > > Is the switching transistor on the KPA-100 suitable for the FL-2100Z? Or > should

Re: [K2] [Elecraft] BAND+ push button failure...

2008-08-04 Thread .k8dd.
half dozen left. 73HankK8DD The most frequently used push button switches (for me they are BAND+, BAND-, MENU, MODE, XFIL, A/B, A=B) do go bad after a while. I own a pair of K2/100's and I've had to replace all of the switches I've already mentioned on each rig. I'm

Re: [Elecraft] K3 feeling of knobs and switches

2008-12-17 Thread .k8dd.
Like when Band Down (or Up) goes down (or up) two bands and maybe turns on (or off) the VOX sometimes - Not real steady. Thanks for the hint! 73HankK8DD -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-feeling-of-knobs-and-switches-tp1661699p1668483.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] K3 feeling of knobs and switches

2008-12-18 Thread .k8dd.
.k8dd. wrote: > > Maybe it's not me and the way I press the switches! > Most of mine flash between two numbers when I hold the switch . I > take it that this is not normal, and probably why it does strange things > sometimes when I either tap or hold some of the swit

Re: [Elecraft] K3 feeling of knobs and switches

2008-12-18 Thread .k8dd.
Hmmm . Strange Support tells me it's normal for the readings to flicker/change numbers and probably not the cause of double band changes, etc. ab2tc wrote: > > For the record, my readings are perfectly stable on one number even if I > do my best to "tease" the but

[Elecraft] QRP DX - Feb 19

2009-02-06 Thread hank k8dd
YN - Nicaragua Feb 17 - 24 Hank, K8DD (YN2DD); Stan, AC8W (YN2WW); Lee, N8LJ (YN2LJ) and Jim, KB8TXZ (YN2TX) will be active on all bands/modes. In the ARRL DX CW contest using the call YN2DD. Check QRZ.COM for QSL information. That said . As I have done for the past trips to the DX side

[Elecraft] Dayton Hamvention / FDIM rooms

2009-04-15 Thread hank k8dd
73HankK8DD -- "I knew that God put me on this earth to be on the radio."Ed Bradley -- "Me too!"K8DD -- __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: ht

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Linking the VFOs for CW - SSB switching

2008-05-02 Thread hank k8dd
ere's a lot more that I'd rather see on the K3. 73HankK8DD G3XDY wrote: > > Like a few other VHF and up types I'm patiently waiting for the Auto CW > capability on the K3, where it sends on CW if you press the key and on SSB > if you use the Mic PTT, wi

[Elecraft] K3 and contest logging programs

2008-05-03 Thread hank k8dd
K8DD -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-and-contest-logging-programs-tp17039832p17039832.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

Re: [Elecraft] K3s in WPX CW at P40L

2008-05-28 Thread hank k8dd
are about the only ones that work while transmitting. I was very impressed with the receiver in WPX! 73HankK8DD -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3s-in-WPX-CW-at-P40L-tp17489984p17526871.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing l

Re: [Elecraft] 10 minute countdown timer

2008-05-29 Thread hank k8dd
ol. But you would want a CW delay when sending from the paddle/keyer Those would be some of my thoughts. 73 HankK8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon -- ___

Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread hank k8dd
And then it would be nice to hear the memory when you press M>VFO as you step through the memories. 73Hank K8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon -- Phil & Debbie Salas schrieb am 29 May 2008 um 1

Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-30 Thread hank k8dd
over my humanity. If nobody asked for functionality or reported issues, the K3 would not be where it is today. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 Hear, hear -- Well said, Ian. HankK8DD

[Elecraft] [K3]Changing band/mode and filters don't

2008-05-31 Thread hank k8dd
I'm not sure how many use Logger32, but when I am chasing DX spots and change band and / or mode, the filters do not go to the default settings. The same thing happens if I type in a frequency. Logger32 knows, from the band plan, which mode to use by the frequency. If I go from, for example - 140

Re: [Elecraft] [K3]More on changing band/mode and filters don't

2008-05-31 Thread hank k8dd
More information: I just downloaded DX4WIN demo. It does the same thing - K3 on 14.025, CW, 700 Hz. Click on a spot for 28280. Radio goes to 28280, Mode changes to SSB, but filter stays at 700 Hz. - Original Message From: hank k8dd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Elecraft Reflector

Re: [Elecraft] [K3]More on changing band/mode and filters don't

2008-05-31 Thread hank k8dd
I'm glad it wasn't me or any of the programs that I use. Apparently the default I or II setups do not tie the filter with the mode or it's just not using the default setup that you have saved in the K3 when you use external control. 73 & Thanks HankK8DD -- &

[Elecraft] PA Temp

2008-06-04 Thread hank k8dd
How hot does your K3/100 PA run? And how hot is safe? I was sitting in a pileup at 90 watts and watching the PA Temp - it got up to around 41 or 42 C (about 100 F) so I turned the fan up a notch or two and it cooled right back down to around 20 C (70 F). 73HankK8DD -- 'Never

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] PA Temp

2008-06-04 Thread hank k8dd
--- G4ILO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > hank k8dd-3 wrote: > > > > I was sitting in a pileup at 90 watts and watching > the PA Temp - it got up > > to around 41 or 42 C (about 100 F) so I turned the > fan up a notch or two > > and it

[Elecraft] [K3] K3 and Logger32 logging program

2008-06-07 Thread hank k8dd
If you click on a DX spot, or type in the frequency to change to another band and / or mode and the filters do not switch to the default settings And you are using Logger32 - Here is the answer to get SSB settings on SSB, Data settings on Data and CW settings on CW sent to the K3! In th

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 CW-in-SSB mode: force CW VOX?

2008-06-09 Thread hank k8dd
delays. 73HankK8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon -- - Original Message From: wayne burdick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Monday, June 9, 2008 12:34:23 PM Subject: [Ele

Re: [Elecraft] ANN: KComm 1.1 released

2008-06-09 Thread hank k8dd
use the noisy switching power supply that most laptops use. Have not tried PSK or RTTY yet, but see no reason why they won't work. Allthough the keyboard is a bit cramped, it is great for portable operation . and quite inexpensive compared to the bigger laptops. 72 73 Han

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto Notch

2008-06-18 Thread hank k8dd
you cannot adjust it until you hold the Auto Notch. Seems to me it should be tap it to turn Auto Notch on, tap it again to turn it off. For Manual: Hold Auto Notch to put it in Manual (and you can adjust it with VFO knob). Tap it to turn Manual off. 73HankK8DD -- 'Never argue wi

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Clock time is off now with beta FW

2008-06-27 Thread hank k8dd
cific time and Eastern time zones?! 73 HankK8DD - Original Message - From: "Mike Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 9:03 AM Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] Clock time is off now with beta FW I am using new beta FW v02.10 / v01.81 Time now is

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] UTILITY Improvements

2008-06-29 Thread hank k8dd
ke to be able to back up the configuration, memories and filter setup to the logging PC, a network drive, a CD or a USB memory. Now that would be great! 73Hank K8DD - Original Message - From: "Dick Dievendorff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'K2ZLS'

Re: [Elecraft] FD - Some Comments about the Event

2008-06-29 Thread hank k8dd
liWatt Field Day. Information on this can be found at http://www.qrparci.org/content/view/6870/118/ 72 73HankK8DD Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts & access them with

Re: [Elecraft] LINIX PCs and ham SW?

2008-07-01 Thread hank k8dd
really lame compared to the Ham Radio software written for Windows. 72 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: "Solosko, Robert B (Bob)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 11:04 AM Subject: [Elecraft] LINIX PCs and ham SW? Hi Folks, I'

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Nifty Mini Manual

2008-07-03 Thread hank k8dd
newer one. Good deal . for them! 73HankK8DD . - Original Message - From: "Deni" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Elecraft Reflector'" Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:04 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Nifty Mini Manual I've jus

Re: [Elecraft] Band button

2008-07-05 Thread hank k8dd
Yeah, anyhow . there are other things that really need to be fixed before cosmetic stuff like that! - Original Message - From: "PhilB" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 3:50 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Band button Please Elecraft, leave the Band Button the w

Re: [Elecraft] Hearing the effect of narrower roofing filter

2008-07-08 Thread hank k8dd
0 Hz. The effect, as Keith says, is very noticeable! 73HankK8DD GET FREE SMILEYS FOR YOUR IM & EMAIL - Learn more at http://www.inbox.com/smileys Works with AIM®, MSN® Messenger, Yahoo!® Messenger, IC

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio output v headphone sensitiviy

2008-07-14 Thread hank k8dd
he test to see if they can last over 5 hours. If they do, I'll have a couple Heil Pro sets for sale. 73HankK8DD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber I

Re: [Elecraft] RE: [dxlab] K3 will keep CW filters when QSYing SSB

2008-07-15 Thread hank k8dd
will revert to the previous mode and you have to use NORM. At least with the current firmware! 73Hank K8DD -Original Message- From: Laurent FERRACCI Hi friends, I am posting this message to the Elecraft, microHAM and DXLab lists, because all three are involved. Sorr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 sub rx audio, etc.

2008-07-17 Thread hank k8dd
ice . About the same as DX nets .. but that's not a topic for here! :^} 73HankK8DD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Low power in RTTY

2008-07-20 Thread hank k8dd
TA. Other than that the K3 using 500 Hz (both first IF crystal and second IF DSP) was a real treat! 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: "WA6L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 10:37 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3: Low power in RTTY I worked f

Re: [Elecraft] About Keyboard for K3 for digital or CW mode (WithoutPC)

2008-07-20 Thread hank k8dd
If you used #10 wire . Check out the July 2008 CQ magazine, page 74, the Beginners Corner column. There is a very good write-up on page 79 on how to do this. I suppose you could use #12 wire if your current requirements were lower on each leg. 73HankK8DD - Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Stability

2008-07-24 Thread hank k8dd
- Original Message - From: "Brett Howard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Actually it wasn't too long ago that I was talking with Wayne when I'd had radio troubles and I'd mentioned that I wished there was a way to erase memories. He mentioned that he didn't understand why I'd want that when all I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware 2.19

2008-07-24 Thread hank k8dd
real close . but the radio sounds like crap. OK . that's a personal observation of what it sounds like to me on 80 CW! I'm not sure I understand everything I have read about SLP and THR! Nor do I want to. I want a radio that sounds close to or better than the K2! So there&

Re: [Elecraft] WIDTH control - Was: ON4UN has a K3?

2008-07-26 Thread hank k8dd
t this way. There are a handful of things that seem strange that you have to get used to on this radio! 73Hank K8DD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

Re: [Elecraft] ON4UN has a K3?

2008-07-28 Thread hank k8dd
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The only one I had trouble with was the WIDTH control. For some reason I kept expecting the filter b/w to become narrower as I turned it clockwise... Same here. That's the only knob that I consistently turn the wrong way. Agreed. I think it has to do witht he fac

Re: [Elecraft] Sidetone Monitor Preference Opinions

2008-07-28 Thread hank k8dd
Allow the PITCH to be changed without having to listen to the tone or with the tone. Allow the sidetone level to be changed without having to listen to it or with the tone.. Allow the sidetone to be independently controlled (and be able to change it while you are transmitting) or AF

Re: [Elecraft] Using Voice Files along with Mike Input on a K3

2008-07-30 Thread hank k8dd
card at a level controlled by the AF Gain control (NOT Line Out level) and possibly overdrive your sound card. 73 HankK8DD - Original Message - From: "Ed Steeble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I tried to use a K3 in the IOTA contest on SSB but ran into a problem. I c

Re: [Elecraft] Using Voice Files along with Mike Input on a K3

2008-07-30 Thread hank k8dd
Yes it would! - Original Message - From: "Stewart Baker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It would be nice to have a LINE OUT setting something like =TX/RX where both the received audio and the transmitted audio were available at a preset (independent of volume control) level. It would be very use

Re: [Elecraft] Receive Equalization

2008-08-01 Thread hank k8dd
No . But I understand it's on the list after I shot myself in the foot with it on CW.But that's another story! 73 HankK8DD - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 11:24 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Receive Equaliza

Re: [Elecraft] K3: recommendations wanted for NR setting

2008-08-05 Thread hank k8dd
n on NR the received signal goes very soft. If I set NR = F1-1 through F1-3 it isn't too bad. 73 HankK8DD - Original Message - From: "Vic Abell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 7:18 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3: recommendations wanted

Re: [Elecraft] K3 :: headset choice

2008-08-07 Thread hank k8dd
I got one a Sennheiser PC350 a couple of weeks ago. I think it's the best of the boom microphone/headsets. Definitely the most comfortable, and the headset has a fair amount of passive noise reduction. I'd give them a 5 out of 5. Also another happy camper here. 72 73 Ha

Re: [Elecraft] K3 :: headset choice

2008-08-07 Thread hank k8dd
My RX EQ is (and has been for a month) flat - all zeros. Firmware 2.19 because it sounds so much better on CW than 2.2x AGC SLP = 2THR = 5 NR = F2-4 The K3 sounds real close to the way the K2 sounds. HankK8DD - Original Message - From: "Mike Kasrich" <[EMAIL PR

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Microhpone

2008-08-08 Thread hank k8dd
nouncer Voice" so we can be all happy little campers. Maybe they will. After all, they came up with one of the better paddles for CW with the Hexkey . I guess they could spend some time on the phone ops! (tongue out of cheek) 73HankK8DD __

Re: [Elecraft] K2 power setting for SSB QRP?

2008-08-09 Thread hank k8dd
s far as I know, no one uses the well discussed (and sometimes over discussed!) use of ERP in QRP power levels. 72 73HankK8DD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscrib

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - how to CONFIG without VFO B?

2008-08-09 Thread hank k8dd
The latest version of Ham Radio Deluxe will give you control of most all the CONFIG menu functions . there are a couple missing, but I don't think it would be a 'show stopper'. 73 HankK8DD - Original Message - From: "LB3SA" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]&g

Re: [Elecraft] K3 rough note on CW monitor

2008-08-11 Thread hank k8dd
I haven't noticed too much in the way of distortion. But the leading edge of CW elements is decayed with NR on. It seems to me that DSP 1.81 works much better with MCU 2.2x 73Hank K8DD - Original Message - From: "Julius Fazekas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:

[Elecraft] Need a little SMD help!

2008-08-14 Thread hank k8dd
8 watt resistor. So . is there anyone within 50 miles or so of Lapeer, MI who can change these new diodes when I get them?And if you don't have a K3, this would be a good chance to see one and try it out! 73HankK8DD ___ Elec

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB

2008-08-15 Thread hank k8dd
to copy weak stations on the air. I have used Writelog and N1MM to test this. But if the laptop is independent of the logging PC you could use Audacity - a free audio program. 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: "Jeff Kinzli N6GQ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB & CW

2008-08-16 Thread hank k8dd
pends on which program you are using to record, how much quality you want and how big your hard drive is! 73Hank K8DD - Original Message - From: "David Cutter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft" Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Satur

Re: [Elecraft] K3 I / II Switch

2008-08-18 Thread hank k8dd
the K3 what to set the DSP filter to for the given mode from the logging program band plan, so I don't know if the band/mode default was ever fixed! 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: "Larry P. Greenberg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, August

[Elecraft] Tricks to K3 assembly (WAS: Prospective K3 Owner)

2008-08-26 Thread hank k8dd
Measure twice, assemble once! Magnetic screwdrivere is a good idea, too. Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts & access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31

2008-08-29 Thread hank k8dd
on. 73HankK8DD Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts & access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out! ___ E

Re: [Elecraft] Silly Question

2008-01-03 Thread hank k8dd
However .. 98% of the people I have heard say Elecraft pronounce it Lcraft. And 1% are undecided. The other 1% are on the Elecraft reflectors. 73HankK8DD Not silly at all - I am certain the folks at Elecraft want everyone to get it right :-) . It is pronounced "Ele" (an

[Elecraft] Hamcation in Orlando, FL

2008-01-25 Thread hank . k8dd
W1REX may be joining us with some Tuna Tins. Hope to see you all there or is it Hope to see y'all there! 72 73Hank K8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.'-anon -

[Elecraft] Dayton, FDIM Rooms at the QRP Hotel

2008-02-04 Thread hank . k8dd
rg and go to the link for the Stitchin' in Dayton. The details, information and room request form are located: www.rooms.qrparci.org FDIM & the QRP Awards Banquet: fdim.qrparci.org 73HankK8DD -- QRP Hotel Rooms www.rooms.qrparci.org FDIM May 15, 2008

[Elecraft] This coming Thursday (Friday GMT)

2008-02-10 Thread hank . k8dd
n in "DX country" and I am not trying to generate a pile-up, but I want to work 2XQRP - unless it's a QRP pile-up, that is! 72 73 and hope to work a lot of 2XQRP while we are down there. HankK8DDPZ5DD Please reply direct - I have the reflectors on postpone / no mail while I

[Elecraft] FDIM and Dayton Hamvention

2008-03-18 Thread hank . k8dd
stitching and shopping and shopping! http://k8dd.com/rooms/2007st1ch_news.htm and http://k8dd.com/rooms/ST1TCH2008.html 72 73 HankK8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with exp

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and linear amp

2008-03-21 Thread hank k8dd
A-100 shutdowns since I put it in a couple of years ago. And there has been no problem with the K3/100. It is a simple fix to allow the K2/100 & K3/100 to work with the slower 12VDC Ameritron amp relays . if you need it. 73 HankK8DD Roger Go to this site http://www.k6xx.com/radio/fas

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and linear amp

2008-03-22 Thread hank . k8dd
On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 6:10 AM, Brendan Minish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Fri, 2008-03-21 at 18:33 -0700, hank k8dd wrote: > > > The problem with Elecraft rigs switching Ameritron amps > > has existed with the K2/100 and, so it appears, now with > > the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Kit vs. Factory - difference in delivery time?

2008-03-29 Thread hank k8dd
Darwin, Keith wrote: > > > How long was it from Katie-gram to rig-in-hand for your K3? > > - Keith N1AS - > > Three days from Katie-gram to a box being handed in the door in Michigan by the USPS rural mail lady. 73HankK8DD -- View this mess

[Elecraft] FDIM, FISTS & Dayton Hamvention

2008-04-12 Thread hank k8dd
dies had a great time stitching and shopping and shopping! http://k8dd.com/rooms/2007st1ch_news.htm and http://k8dd.com/rooms/ST1TCH2008.html 72 73 HankK8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with exp

Re: [Elecraft] Is it OK to USE Heil/Elecraft MD-2 Mic w/ K3?

2008-08-30 Thread hank k8dd
Mine works fine, people (unfortunately) tell me that it sounds like me! Set the mike for front panel and bias on. 73HankK8DD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subsc

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