[Elecraft] KX3 Firmware upgrade

2013-09-15 Thread barry middleton
, previous down loads have been successful, and I am getting the same results on my main computer and my laptop. Thank you Barry G4DBS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and HRD 6.0.3.135

2013-09-04 Thread Barry LaZar
There's a new version out, 6.1.2. I have it running with my KX3. Try it and see if you still have a problem 73, Barry K3NDM On 9/3/2013 8:09 PM, Bill wrote: I don't think these issues are a priority to the HRD folks. They have been well known and documented for a very long time and were among

Re: [Elecraft] 43 Ft Vertical and Elecraft Tuners

2013-09-02 Thread Barry LaZar
verticals. Almost everything is available from Home Depot except the tuner and a few insulators. I hope this has triggered some curiosity. 73, Barry K3NDM On 9/2/2013 7:10 PM, Jim Brown wrote: 43 ft verticals have become a popular antenna, and while they have some strong points, they present

Re: [Elecraft] 43 Ft Vertical and Elecraft Tuners

2013-09-02 Thread Barry LaZar
George, Let me suggest that move your tuner to the base of the vertical. It shouldn't make a big difference in tuning, but will cut your losses due to SWR, particularly on 15. 73, Barry K3NDM On 9/2/2013 8:49 PM, gos...@twcny.rr.com wrote: Hi Jim !! I have a ZeroFive 40 meter monoband

Re: [Elecraft] Keyer weighting

2013-08-23 Thread Barry
, it was 1.2 msec! Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-Keyer-weighting-tp7578120p7578147.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 112, Issue 23

2013-08-16 Thread barry middleton
fed by a 80ft doublet antenna, I hope that you and others find a cure to the problem. 53 de Barry G4DBS On 15/08/2013 17:00, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Fra: Paul Barlowpaul.bar...@upcmail.ie Til:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sendt: Torsdag, 15. august 2013 12.52 Emne

[Elecraft] KAT500 Firmware Upgrade

2013-08-16 Thread Barry Simpson
of doubt, the KAT500 changes bands automatically when I use my K3. Barry Simpson VK2BJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Loop antenna's

2013-08-13 Thread Barry LaZar
guess the best advice is find an old community with no antenna restrictions. If that is not possible, pick your house carefully. 73, Barry K3NDM On 8/13/2013 7:54 AM, stan levandowski wrote: I have a nonresonant-in-any-ham-band 44' doublet in my attic peak at 31' above ground. Only 26' is actually

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and JT65 (aka digital modes) ALC problem

2013-07-20 Thread Barry LaZar
and the KX3. Those notes are very informative and I suggest you do a review of them. They are applicable to all digital modes. I know I learned something that I had overlooked. 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/20/2013 11:55 AM, Stephen Selberg wrote: Hi Stephen, I used my kx3 for jt65 once when I first got

Re: [Elecraft] PSK31 KX3 Elmer needed!

2013-07-18 Thread Barry LaZar
driving the radio so that the distortion is too high for the other guy to demod and decode; you really need to keep your transmit levels well within the linear region of your transmitter. That means don't allow the ALC to kick much and NO compression. 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/17/2013 8:32 PM, Don

Re: [Elecraft] PSK31 KX3 Elmer needed!

2013-07-18 Thread Barry LaZar
issue with interfacing with my collection of stuff. I kinda feel I'll take the path of least grief even if it takes a few extra bucks. Best of luck. 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/18/2013 11:10 AM, Ariel Jacala wrote: Barry and Don I have the Signalink USB. However I have it dedicated to the K2

Re: [Elecraft] PSK31 KX3 Elmer needed!

2013-07-18 Thread Barry LaZar
Don, I've lucky so long that I've totally forgotten that point. It's really bad when you get old. :-) 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/18/2013 11:31 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Ariel, Nothing wrong with that plan at all. Bond the computer and the KX3 together and power everything from the same AC

Re: [Elecraft] OT: The future of Thunderbird...

2013-07-11 Thread Barry
This thread seems to have gone off-track. I read the posting on Nabble. I don't receive individual (or digest) emails. Simply browsing through the recent postings on Nabble is a real PITA due to all the recent spam postings. These posts have NOT been forwarded to those reading via email. My

[Elecraft] Any way to block the spammers who discovered Nabble recently?

2013-07-10 Thread Barry
Tnx Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Any-way-to-block-the-spammers-who-discovered-Nabble-recently-tp7576545.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Setup For Contesting?

2013-07-02 Thread Barry LaZar
during Field Day if you operate QRP. You can end up being more than competitive this way. That's my opinion and I don't care what the QRO guys say.:-D 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/2/2013 9:18 AM, Fred Smith wrote: I guess I never counted Field Day as a contest 8) 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 2573

Re: [Elecraft] OT- Radials for Vertical Antenna

2013-07-01 Thread Barry LaZar
for elevations in excess of 1/10 wavelength, and preferably a bit more. Impedance of the antenna is totally unimportant as the ATU takes care of making sure your transmitter sees a proper load. 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/1/2013 12:49 PM, Mike WA8BXN wrote: Randy, I think elevated radials need

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 #4540 on the air!

2013-06-19 Thread Barry LaZar
conditions are good, you should expect to really reach out and touch other hams a long way out. Congrats and best of luck!! 73, Barry K3NDM On 6/19/2013 2:08 PM, KE7HGE wrote: I finished assembling my KX-3 late last night, and started playing this morning. My first contact was checking

Re: [Elecraft] RX I/Q simple spectrum software.

2013-06-14 Thread Barry LaZar
also run some DSP demods like MixW simultaneously and that periodically cause some problems. On that I need to be careful of loading order. Other than that I've had little problems except not enough monitor space to see everything at once. 73, Barry K3NDM On 6/14/2013 10:03 AM, Kenneth

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies for K3 - Update

2013-06-12 Thread Barry
Maybe a component in your Astron is aging. I have a 70A Astron that's over 20 years old and it's slightly warm, but that's it. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Power-Supplies-for-K3-tp7575122p7575146.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Microphone for the K3 questions

2013-06-08 Thread Barry
LIke you, I operate very little SSB. I use the MH2 with fine results (when I can find it). I set TX EQ to cut some of the lows and add to the highs for punch. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Microphone-for-the-K3-questions-tp7574865p7574903

Re: [Elecraft] TS-990

2013-06-05 Thread Barry Simpson
please give some thought before making critical and sarcastic comments about competitors' equipment that you have not used. I have not seen any similar type of comments on Kenwood reflectors regarding Elecraft equipment. I also have a KPA500 and KAT500 and previously built a K2. 73 Barry Simpson

[Elecraft] Fwd: TS-990

2013-06-05 Thread Barry Simpson
And I can't even get my own callsign correct 73 again Barry Simpson VK2BJ -- Forwarded message -- From: Barry Simpson vk...@optusnet.com.au Date: 5 June 2013 06:57 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TS-990 To: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft

[Elecraft] pr6 6m preamp

2013-05-21 Thread K6ST Barry Bettman
How effective or necessary is a PR6 preamp for 6m operation? Is thing specific to installing and configuring the PR6 on a K3? Thanks 73, Barry K6ST __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

[Elecraft] [K3] Question for those using a K3/100 as a transmitter and a remote station terminal

2013-05-20 Thread Barry
in hearing the details of such a setup. Tnx, Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Question-for-those-using-a-K3-100-as-a-transmitter-and-a-remote-station-terminal-tp7573944.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-17 Thread Barry
I thought you would be GIVING them away in Dayton, not SELLING them :.( Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-Hats-at-Dayton-tp7573660p7573733.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

[Elecraft] Felt washer source?

2013-04-14 Thread Barry N1EU
I know this was discussed WAY back when in the earlier days of the K3. I need a felt washer, the type that sits between the vfo tuning knob and the front panel. Can anyone suggest a local source? Thanks 73, Barry N1EU __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Felt washer source?

2013-04-14 Thread Barry N1EU
Thanks Joel, great idea! 73, Barry N1EU On Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 2:12 PM, Joel Black w4...@charter.net wrote: You can get felt washers at Walmart. Go to the automotive batteries. I don't know if the hole would be too big or not, but you can try it and see. 73, Joel - W4JBB On 4/14/13 8:42

[Elecraft] [K3] Why is the serial data transfer rate so slow?

2013-04-03 Thread Barry
Did a firmware update this morning. After I awoke from my nap, it was almost done. Seriously, why only 38.4K? Makes me think back to the DOS days and Hayes modems. -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Why is the serial data transfer rate so slow?

2013-04-03 Thread Barry
to the line. Does that slow it down? Barry W2UP P.S. Apologies for not IDing in my original post - an oversight. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Why-is-the-serial-data-transfer-rate-so-slow-tp7572129p7572148.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive

[Elecraft] KPA500 and KAT500 with Kenwood

2013-03-30 Thread Barry Simpson
with Kenwood equipment so that it changes at the same time as the KPA500 ? I await any responses with interest. Thanks and 73 Barry Simpson VK2BJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 and KAT500 with Kenwood

2013-03-30 Thread Barry Simpson
Hi Dick Thank you very much for your detailed explanation. The methodologies for the auto band switching of the KAT500 are too complex for me so I will have to stick with the RF sensing, except of course when I use the K3 !! Thanks again for your response. It really is appreciated. 73 Barry

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA advice please

2013-03-27 Thread barry whittemore
I use a 20 inch wide screen wall mounted. I have 4 monitors on my wall. 2 for my computer, one for the P3 and one for my XYLs computer. They are all tied in so either of us can use the radio with computer control. Station pic at my QRZ.com page barry NF1O

[Elecraft] KAT500 problem

2013-03-18 Thread Barry Simpson
in anticipation of help. 73 Barry Simpson VK2BJ __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 problem

2013-03-18 Thread Barry Simpson
Thanks Gary I have messed and fiddled and fiddled and messed and have now swapped the two DB15 cables back again. For whatever reason, it has now started to work OK again. I don't know why !! I will keep my fingers crossed that it keeps working. 73 Barry VK2BJ On 18 March 2013 08:42, Gary

Re: [Elecraft] Wait For The K4 Direct RF Sampled SDR?

2013-03-13 Thread Barry LaZar
last five will include a lightning storm over my house or someone like W3LPL moving next door. 73, Barry K3NDM On 3/13/2013 9:49 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: No need to speculate. There is no such project underway at Elecraft. Direct RF-sampling receivers, for all their technology, still lag well

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Speaker Amp Protection

2013-03-12 Thread F. Barry McWilliams
Joe, you may be right, but the description of the Revision C mod says, This modification protects the K3's audio amplifier if either speaker output is connected to a short circuit or very low impedance load. Since I've made this mod, I'd like (hope) to know that this protects the audio amp.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Speaker Amp Protection

2013-03-12 Thread F. Barry McWilliams
Don, Joe -- Don, You missed my point. of confusion, Joe said open circuit. Yep, I do use a stereo plug, thus I have an right channel open circuit when I connect an external speaker. But there seems to be something else that Joe is warning against other than open circuit. Referring to

Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect

2013-03-09 Thread Barry
I agree. Also, too many years of using VFO B and a wide filter to track the DX station's listening pattern. Barry W2UP Deni F5VJC wrote I can not say I find the P3 is at all useful in chasing DX, NOT the fault of the P3 of course, it's the abysmal operating procedures of those continuously

[Elecraft] Portable speakers for KX3

2013-02-18 Thread Barry Middleton
quality. A very satisfied Elecraft user Barry G4DBS K2/10, K2/100, KX3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] usb to serial adapter k3 problem

2013-02-16 Thread K6ST Barry Bettman
. Any ideas of what I am up against or how to solve the problems is greatly appreciated. Thanks 73, Barry K6ST __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] OT: G5RV's and variants

2013-02-14 Thread Barry LaZar
care of many bad estimates and low loss feed lines mask many mistakes. 73, Barry K3NDM On 2/14/2013 1:29 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: If you like to use it for chasing DX on 10 meters, you'll get better results with a slightly shorter radiator - something about 42 feet overall. That's because

Re: [Elecraft] Can I switch between Operate/Standby from the K3?

2013-02-11 Thread Barry
Do you mean put the amp in standby to operate barefoot or put everything in standby? If everything, you could use the TX TEST button (hold the right side of the Mode switch.) Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Can-I-switch-between-Operate-Standby

Re: [Elecraft] K3 or KX3 on my sailing yacht?

2013-01-21 Thread Barry LaZar
. I have worked with a number of boat owners who sail in blue water. My suggestion to them is that they have both a marine SSB and a ham radio on board. My thinking on this is redundancy for safety at sea. 73, Barry K3NDM On 1/21/2013 2:31 AM, Dietmar Otterstaetter wrote: Hy @ all, I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 VOX in data mode

2013-01-10 Thread Barry LaZar
John, I have used VOX for PSK-31. It does work. You just need to be mindful of your settings and the power output. 73, Barry K3NDN On 1/10/2013 3:57 PM, K7JLTextra wrote: If the VOX could be used in data modes it would greatly simplify the computer interface. Is there something here I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RTTY contest

2013-01-09 Thread barry whittemore
owner actually, i share with NE1F) 73 Barry NF1O From: KR9A k...@gmx.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 105, Issue 14 Message-ID: 50ed9bab.6030...@gmx.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I am wondering if anyone has used

Re: [Elecraft] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive)

2013-01-06 Thread Barry
://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMFp1P8Qhsglist=PLB5BFA015F6E930AE Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Suggested-key-paddle-for-CW-for-a-the-K3-and-others-not-expensive-tp7568276p7568300.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive)

2013-01-06 Thread Barry
on paper (though I believe they are now transitioning to laptops for copy). Ken, KE3X wrote a very interesting article about HST and some of the training in the PVRC newsletter. See here: http://www.pvrc.org/Newsletters/dec11.pdf Barry W2UP How many dual paddles do you note in these clips? 73,Rick

Re: [Elecraft] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive)

2013-01-05 Thread Barry
rate them equal to N3ZN in terms of quality. In my opinion, the Bencher BY-1 is just awful - way too much play in the levers. Theink of paddles like power windows. If you've nver had them, you won't know what you're missing. Once you get them, you never want to go back :.) Barry W2UP -- View

Re: [Elecraft] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive)

2013-01-05 Thread Barry
keyer, but use the dual lever paddle, when sending numbers only. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Suggested-key-paddle-for-CW-for-a-the-K3-and-others-not-expensive-tp7568179p7568272.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 suggestion

2013-01-05 Thread Barry
I'd like to see the tuning rate accelerate after a few turns of the knob. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-suggestion-tp7568165p7568273.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] I wish Elecraft would make this radio

2013-01-04 Thread Barry N1EU
, the lighter and more rugged KX1 has become my winter go-to radio. I'll switch back to the KX3 when the weather improves. Barry N1EU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] Fwd: K3 Sub Receiver Problems

2013-01-03 Thread Barry Simpson
-- Forwarded message -- From: Barry Simpson vk...@optusnet.com.au Date: 3 January 2013 09:04 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver Problems To: DR kg...@sbcglobal.net Hi Dave You need to engage B Set before pressing any of the other functions. This will enable you to turn

Re: [Elecraft] Long Messages

2012-12-28 Thread Barry
. Barry W2UP David Windisch wrote Hi, all concerned: In my not so mumbled opinion, if everyone would: 1. read msgs *online* from Nabble *only*, and 2. post *online* only to the official Nabble sub-groups, and 3. on the subject line, enclose the official Nabble sub-group's name

Re: [Elecraft] Long Messages

2012-12-28 Thread Barry
Tnx for the info, Dave. When I joined the list a few years ago, everything went into its proper subfolder, and I just assumed it was an automated process. As Elecraft products continue to grow in number and popularity, a single list will become more and more unmanageable over time. 73, Barry

Re: [Elecraft] (K3) Assembly (again) Front head

2012-12-28 Thread Barry Simpson
I remember having the same problem when I built my K3 about four years ago. It was never going to work without an additional washer which is what I installed. 73 Barry VK2BJ On 29 December 2012 02:31, Josh Fiden j...@voodoolab.com wrote: I tried that first. In my case it resulted in what I

Re: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw - suggestions needed

2012-12-27 Thread Barry
I have found Screw Grab helpful for situations like this: http://www.screwgrab.com/screwgrab.html Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Problem-with-a-K3-screw-suggestions-needed-tp7567729p7567750.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive

Re: [Elecraft] I/Q Software

2012-12-23 Thread Barry LaZar
do that, your KX3 becomes a really GW, gee whiz, radio. Best of luck. 73, Barry K3NDM On 12/23/2012 11:14 AM, Edward Dickinson III wrote: You might give NaP3 a try. Dick - KA5KKT I have the KX3 and wondering which is the best software for I/Q operation

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 kit with problems

2012-12-21 Thread Barry Simpson
recheck those. 73 Barry VK2BJ On 22 December 2012 02:42, Ron W3ZV w...@verizon.net wrote: It appears that I am the problem. Somehow I have messed up a perfectly good KPA500 kit. I purchased the cable kit for the KPA500. I have the 15 pin cable connected from the K3 to the KPA500. The major

Re: [Elecraft] Cheap and Easy SDR

2012-12-14 Thread Barry LaZar
I know the cost is much greater, but the KX3 makes a fantastic SDR. I've been using it with a good sound card and am extremely pleased. I can see where this one radio could solve a large number of requirements in a single small box. Check out Sherwood's data on radios. Barry K3NDM On 12/14

[Elecraft] KX3 s/n 29*77

2012-12-10 Thread Barry Middleton
slowly going through the operating manual getting it set up to my liking, I will be taking it to my local radio club soon in the hope that other members will like it and want to buy one. Thank you Elecraft for a first class radio. 73 de Barry G4DBS

[Elecraft] KX3 K2/10 upgrades Speedy delivery

2012-12-07 Thread Barry Middleton
12.30 UTC. I really was not expecting it until after Christmas, well done everybody. Yes it looks as if I have drunk the Elecraft Koolaid, I am hooked. May I wish everybody on this list a very happy Christmas. 73 de Barry G4DBS 2 K2's and now a KX3

Re: [Elecraft] OT: IDIOM PRESS

2012-12-05 Thread Barry
bought several from him over the years. I needed some help with a CMOS Superkeyer III about 10 years ago and never got a response to my query. Will never buy from them again. Pathetic customer service! Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-IDIOM

Re: [Elecraft] Still More P3 Details

2012-12-02 Thread Barry
wayne burdick wrote - FN1-FN8 can be used for various P3 functions as well as for controlling the K3 (such as one-tap band switching). Details on one-tap band switching, please. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Still-More-P3-Details

[Elecraft] KX1 KXPD1 tips?

2012-12-02 Thread Barry N1EU
without the rig inserting extra cw elements. I decreased speed to 18wpm, but it still was VERY problematic. Appreciate any advice on making the KXPD1 more reliable. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX1-KXPD1-tips-tp7566586.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] need help with hiss on ssb receive

2012-11-24 Thread Barry Simpson
in recent years is the FT2000 which is one of the reasons I have never owned one. 73 Barry. VK2BJ Sent from my iPad On 24/11/2012, at 11:15, Scott Manthe scott.man...@gmail.com wrote: I've heard of this problem, but have never actually heard the problem on my K3, which has a serial number

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Desk Top Stands

2012-11-18 Thread Barry
/R-100597822/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053langId=-1storeId=10051 Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Desk-Top-Stands-tp7565885p7565888.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

[Elecraft] KAT500

2012-11-16 Thread Barry Simpson
corrected and seems to be working perfectly. It also does not seem to introduce any loss whatsoever, just like the K3 built in ATU. I don't know how Elecraft do that as both my Kenwood rigs have significant losses in their ATU's as did my previous Yaesu. The mojo is still working. Barry VK2BJ

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 help

2012-11-16 Thread Barry Simpson
great. Please let me know how you go on. 73 Barry VK2BJ On 16 November 2012 21:33, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: On your K3, go into CONFIG:TUN PWR and set the tune power to 25 watts. The KAT500 takes about 20-25 watts to tune. Most of us had TUN PWR set at 5W or close for the KAT3

[Elecraft] KAT500

2012-11-15 Thread Barry Simpson
My factory assembled KAT500 s/n 0093 arrived here yesterday. I am yet to connect it up but it looks very nice indeed. Barry VK2BJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] How come Nabble doesn't sort any more?

2012-11-11 Thread Barry
alternatives to Nabble for better noise reduction? Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/How-come-Nabble-doesn-t-sort-any-more-tp7565460.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] How come Nabble doesn't sort any more?

2012-11-11 Thread Barry
interests. Barry W2UP Mike-14-3 wrote Barry, Any e-mail program has the ability to sort posts into folders via rules you set up. You might run into the same issue tho, if folks don't use the proper words in the subject. I fervently dislike web interfaces. . .. 73, Mike NF4L On Nov 11

Re: [Elecraft] Experimental improvements to K3 CW text decode

2012-11-08 Thread Barry LaZar
Will this be the same algorithm that is used in the KX3? The one in the KX3 seems to work pretty well. 73, Barry K3NDM On 11/8/2012 12:00 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi all, We have a new field-test K3 firmware release (MCU 4.58/DSP 2.80) that offers improved CW text decode. The improvement

Re: [Elecraft] Hi Cur

2012-11-03 Thread Barry
U;ve seen it on occasion with my poorly matched wires. Press the Auto Tune button and it will go away. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Hi-Cur-tp7564940p7565005.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

[Elecraft] Headphone recommendation for K3

2012-11-01 Thread Barry Simpson
in the Oceania CW Contest. 73 Barry VK2BJ __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Need Headphone recommendations for K3

2012-11-01 Thread Barry N1EU
of construction quality, comfort and tx/rx audio quality, is the Beyerdynamic DT-109. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Need-Headphone-recommendations-for-K3-tp7564758p7564884.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3

2012-11-01 Thread Barry Simpson
I use the Icom SM20 and am very happy with it. Barry VK2BJ On 1 November 2012 18:01, Jim and Ann anniema...@aol.com wrote: Looking for recommendations for a desktop mic for the K3 -- anybody? K1GND Jim __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and HDSDR?

2012-10-31 Thread Barry LaZar
and see what happens. 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/31/2012 10:07 AM, Jim Sheldon wrote: Has anyone with a KX3 successfully interfaced the HDSDR program to be able to use it for control and spectrum display? Not having much luck here. My laptop does have a very good integrated stereo soundcard

Re: [Elecraft] LDG antenna tuner with 132 foot balanced dipole similar to a G5RV antenna

2012-10-26 Thread Barry LaZar
for me and other hams that have tried it. Don't get too spun up if the SWR does not get to 1:1. The issue will be is the SWR within the requirements for your transmitter. If the transmitter doesn't care and you do as I suggest, you don't care either. Happy DXing!!! 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/26/2012 8

Re: [Elecraft] LDG antenna tuner with 132 foot balanced dipole similar to a G5RV antenna

2012-10-26 Thread Barry LaZar
range with SWRs up to about around 10:1. This just isn't worth all of the fiddling, IMHO. I try to always adhere to the KISS principle. 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/26/2012 2:23 PM, Bob Stephens wrote: What is the significance of using RG11 75 ohm coax vs 50 ohm? Sorry if this is a dumb question

Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 AF Limiter implemented?

2012-10-22 Thread Barry N1EU
Thanks for the reality check Lyle! 73, Barry N1EU On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 2:49 AM, Lyle Johnson [via Elecraft] ml-node+s365791n7564436...@n2.nabble.com wrote: Not yet, but soon. Lyle KK7P Sent from my iPad On Oct 21, 2012, at 5:51 PM, Barry N1EU [hidden email] wrote: I don't see the AF

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 headset recommendation

2012-10-21 Thread Barry N1EU
these headsets work well on VOX. 73/GL, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-headset-recommendation-tp7564383p7564393.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Is the KX3 AF Limiter implemented?

2012-10-21 Thread Barry N1EU
I don't see the AF Limiter (AF LIM in menu) listed as not implemented in the Errata sheet, but it doesn't seem to be working in USB with AGC off (v1.23). Anybody using the KX3 AF Limiter successfully? 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 I/Q to soundcard isolation

2012-10-15 Thread Barry LaZar
the lash up is. When using the KX3's IQ, I turn down/off the radio's audio and do EVERYTHING on my laptop. I do use the line in to my laptop when I want to use the radio as intended but want greater audio than is available from the radio's speaker. What am I missing?? 73, Barry K3NDM On 10

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 I/Q to soundcard isolation

2012-10-14 Thread Barry LaZar
Jeff, I don't know what problem you're having, but I run without any additional isolation with no problem. I go directly from my KX3 IQ out to my soundcard. Try it and see if you really need to go to the extra grief. 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/14/2012 4:43 PM, Jeff Herr wrote: I need

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Alpha 77SX

2012-10-11 Thread Barry
Yes, Keep the drive low enough so you're running legal :-) Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Alpha-77SX-tp7563937p7563969.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 hand mic's

2012-10-10 Thread Barry LaZar
Mike, I have the MH3 on my KX3. The reports I have gotten are all positive. I haven't done a thing with the TX equalizer, but I did crank up the compressor a bit. With 10 watts PEP, I can get across Europe. 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/10/2012 12:25 PM, Mike Mardis wrote: I'm looking for any

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi SWR when sending CW

2012-10-05 Thread Barry
the current balun didn't work. Moving the antenna is not an option. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Hi-SWR-when-sending-CW-tp7563684p7563728.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

[Elecraft] K3 Hi SWR when sending CW

2012-10-03 Thread Barry
antenna. Should this be a concern? WHy does the tuned SWR not agree with the bar graph? Tnx, Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Hi-SWR-when-sending-CW-tp7563645.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi SWR when sending CW

2012-10-03 Thread Barry
No balun. Don, no loose connection I can find. Simple setup and the high reading only happens on 12m and is consistent. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Hi-SWR-when-sending-CW-tp7563645p7563651.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi SWR when sending CW

2012-10-03 Thread Barry
Vic, I think you're on to something. When I vary the power, below 85W, the SWR is 1:1. Above 85W, it starts creeping up with the power increase. If I put some ferrites on the coax, but want to keep them indoors, is there a best location for them? Tnx, Barry W2UP -- View this message

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi SWR when sending CW

2012-10-03 Thread Barry
outside and about 15 feet inside. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Hi-SWR-when-sending-CW-tp7563645p7563674.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Balanced solution for KAT500 tuner?

2012-09-29 Thread Barry, Stephen
Does Elecraft have a balun solution for balanced feeders for the KAT500 at 500 watts? Steve Barry University at Buffalo Police Bissell Hall, Amherst Campus Tel: 716,645-2228 or 645-8910 Cell: 716,207-9494 FAX: 716,645-3758

[Elecraft] KUSB users, please help.

2012-09-24 Thread Barry Pfeil
(different chipset) as a possible fix but I'd like to hear it's actually working for somebody before I order one. Thanks 73 Barry K6RM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] KUSB with Windows7 and N1MM

2012-09-22 Thread Barry Pfeil
Does anyone have experience with the subject combination? I just tried using a newly-purchased version of my trusty old Keyspan USA-19HS and it crashes Windows 7 (blue screen) when I try to TX with F1. Worked fine with XP. I'll order KUSB if I get OK reports here. TIA! 73, Barry, K6RM

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB with Windows7 and N1MM

2012-09-22 Thread Barry Pfeil
Thanks, Gerald. Apparently the Keyspan uses a TI chipset and I did try their latest drivers. BTW, I have a K3 (connected via P3) on the serial cable. Barry K6RM On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 10:47 AM, Gerald Manthey kc6...@gmail.com wrote: I had the damnest time getting my K2 and usb converter

Re: [Elecraft] Mic. RODE Procaster K3 experience

2012-09-18 Thread Barry N1EU
E72X wrote I wonder if any of you have experience with R0DE PROCASTER microphone attached on K3? I use the Rode Procaster, but I feed it through an Aphex 230. The Procaster is a superb microphone, but I've honestly not tried connecting it directly to a radio. 73, Barry N1EU -- View

[Elecraft] K3 - Multiple Serial Inputs?

2012-09-15 Thread Barry Pfeil
some of these programs on different computers. How do I bridge the serial outputs? I don't believe the K3 knows which program it is talking to, so is it as simple as making a Y cable for the serial ports? Or do I need some other active device (and software?)? Thanks and 73, Barry K6RM

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Phase Noise / CW Key Clicks

2012-09-14 Thread Barry N1EU
, I'm surprised that nobody does. Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Phase-Noise-CW-Key-Clicks-tp7562575p7562684.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] SDR_Sound_Cards

2012-09-13 Thread Barry LaZar
, so far. So, don't give up yet. Have a cold beer and start again:-) 73, Barry K3NDM On 9/13/2012 12:21 PM, Olli Tuppurainen wrote: I have pretty much given up my LP-PAN +CW skimmer and NAP3 ever since I upgraded my PC OS from XP to WIN7 ( 64bit ) with AMD X4 Phenom. Tried now two different

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 + NaP3

2012-09-12 Thread Barry LaZar
Jim, Good idea, but there is bandwidth limitations on some of those small transformers. You may not get more than about 20 or so KHz before there is drop off. You might want to do some checking before you go operational with your scheme. Best of luck with the idea. 73, Barry K3NDM On 9

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