[Elecraft] Junk: Re: K3 BETA FIRMWARE RELEASE -- MCU rev 1.94

Tom Childers, N5GE wrote: > > When working weak signals in QRN or QRM, getting an exact zero beat is > crucial if you want to have the best copy. > Why? (seriously) 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-BETA-FIRMWARE-RELEASE

Re: Re[Elecraft] ceiver distortion

0M ssb lately, although there is the occasional smooth sounding signal. I routinely A/B with my Orion to confirm what I'm hearing. Perhaps folks who are reporting audio issues with the latest firmware can make some WAV recordings that we can listen to, with the "good" and "bad&qu

[Elecraft] Lyle explains the K3's DSP NR

The K3 Wiki has been updated with an excellent explanation of how Noise Reduction works in the K3's DSP. Thanks Lyle! Please view at http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/K3_DSP 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Lyle-explains-the-K3%27s-D

Re: [Elecraft] 6 khz cw question

firmware (really). 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/6-khz-cw-question-tp16656641p16656658.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] Serious foot switches

ong machine screw as the pivot axis and secure it on the far end with a nylock nut. Evidently other Heil designs may be more reliable. Mine were purchased 5-7 years ago and started to fail about two years later. Lots of use during ssb contests. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http

[Elecraft] K3 XMIT in SSB modes

with a long machine screw and nylock nut or do better by purchasing a Linemaster GEM-V footswitch or similar. 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. C

Re: [Elecraft] K3 2.7kHz filter DSP FC

the passband. Besides, this thread was about receive, not transmit. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-2.7kHz-filter-DSP-FC-tp16160748p16182733.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___

[Elecraft] K3 2.7kHz filter DSP FC

lock the lower filter edge above 250hz for opposite sideband rejection. The dsp filtering slope is very steep. You can set the Orion lower filter edge to 50hz and it sounds great. 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.ne

[Elecraft] Rx Antenna...

eparate RX antenna with the main receiver, you need the KXV3. It doesn't matter whether or not the KAT3 is installed. 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Inf

Re: [Elecraft] Where's the bass?

Yes, currently the K3 rx audio passband rolls off below 250hz. It's a limitation in DSP that hopefully will get opened up soon. No, it's not an issue of "what communications receivers do". The Orion passband is flat down to 50hz. 73, Barry N1EU pappy_c wrot

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] AGC Information Please - Curious

st signals through AGC action? 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/AGC-Information-Please---Curious-tp16026980p16032307.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: El

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sherwood comments - harsh rx audio?

Yes but just to note that the specific issue raised here concerns RECEIVE audio quality, not TRANSMIT audio quality. 73, Barry N1EU ab2tc wrote: > > Hi, > > If the Ducie and Clipperton island expeditions were used to judge the > transmit audio quality of the K3 (Ducie) and

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood on Roofing Filters,Transmitted IMD and Receiver Performance

worse: 1)newer radios with i.f. DSP generally have a problem with AGC over-responding to short duration pulses (Rob excepts the K3) 2)ssb rx audio quality ("listenability") seems to suffer in the newer digital designs 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble

[Elecraft] Monday Evening Elecraft SSB Net

from WA7BOC: "The time: 0200 UTC.this is getting rather late on the East coast I will call for East coast stations first, if my RF can get over the Rocky Mountains!!! . . .Feedback needed...move back to 0100??? " Yes, by all means, please move back to 0100Z if possible. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AFX effect

ceable. You should hear lower tones displaced toward the R headphone and higher tones displaced toward the L headphone. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-AFX-effect-tp15920231p15921520.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC

noise and signal levels. With Heil Proset headphones, my AF Gain stays at 9 o'clock (1/4 way up) and my RF Gain varies from 50-100%. Most of the time, my AGC Slope stays at 15. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K2-Transmitter-and-KAT2-failures-tp15883353

Re: [Elecraft] this is really neat stuff! BUT I wonder if.....

ting for I or II, whichever is engaged. It has no effect on the other filter preset. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/this-is-really-neat-stuff%21-BUT-I-wonder-if.-tp15909781p15909923.html Sent from the

Re: [Elecraft] Latest eHam reviews

have fixed his problem. Perhaps the K3 would benefit by having the AGC Slope value default to 15 instead of 10. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Lates-eHam-reviews-tp15900850p15902159.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __

Re: [Elecraft] Shack PC?

"sporadically vanishing port" disease. 73, Barry N1EU HB9DRV wrote: > > There are some very good *powered* SUB => COM port adapters > > Don't buy cheap junk on eBay! > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Shack-PC--tp15890493p15891181.html Se

Re: [Elecraft] OT: How to reply to a thread, and why it's important

This is a reply using the archive at http://www.nabble.com/Elecraft-f28632.html which has direct reply capability - no copy/paste needed. I use this method almost exclusively. 73, Barry N1EU G4ILO wrote: > > . . . others don't want this stuff cluttering up their mailbox at all

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net -- Update needed for the K3 Wiki

Just post updated Net information to this reflector in a clear format and the Wiki-bot will automagically update the Wiki. 73, Barry N1EU Windy Dankoff KM5Q wrote: > > I looked at the K3 Wiki at > http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page > > Under the K3 NEWS an

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Stereo Speakers - What are you using?

shape the audio - I can do that on the K3. I want sonic accuracy from my speakers. That being said, I use headphones 90+% of the time. 73, Barry N1EU Lee Buller wrote: > > I have been playing with the AFX mode here and it is very good with head > phones. I really like the spatial

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net -- Update needed for the K3 Wiki

You need to scroll down the main page to "User Nets" - that information has been consistently updated. I'm sorry your missed it. 73, Barry N1EU Windy Dankoff KM5Q wrote: > > I looked at the K3 Wiki at > http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page >

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Filter choice 2.7 or 2.8 kHz - effect on transmit audio

ce by very strong signals that are just outside of the passband due to its steeper slopes than the 2.7Khz filter. 73, Barry N1EU Windy Dankoff KM5Q wrote: > > Has anyone made a direct comparison to determine if a 2.8 filter produces > noticeably better transmit audio? (like fuller,

Re: [Elecraft] SMD video? (was: Mystery Mods)

Should have checked youtube before posting. http://youtube.com/watch?v=3NN7UGWYmBY seems quite good and there are lots more. 73, Barry N1EU Barry N1EU wrote: > > Any videos out there showing nice closeups of simple/safe/inexpensive > techniques to solder SMD? Many (most?) of us

[Elecraft] SMD video? (was: Mystery Mods)

Any videos out there showing nice closeups of simple/safe/inexpensive techniques to solder SMD? Many (most?) of us have zip experience with the little buggers. 73, Barry N1EU wb8yqj wrote: > > I have a pair of 15 watt Radio Shack grounded tip IC > soldering irons and some old tips.

[Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction Recording

David, I suggest you make a recording with a signal present and not just background noise. I suspect the noise reduction algorithm might be adaptive and require the presence of signal in order to optimize its action. 73, Barry N1EU >So I have made a recording on the noise and it is availa

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB - Is the 5 pole filter good enough

and you'll never see the full 2.9Khz potential bandwidth. This is for measurement only - you won't be able to operate your K3 with the xmit filter set above 2.8Khz. 73, Barry N1EU Bill W4ZV wrote: > > > Hmmm...I'll have to check mine again. I set DSP to max Width (t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB - Is the 5 pole filter good enough

wever. 73, Barry N1EU Barry N1EU wrote: > > Bill, I think the 2.9Khz bandwidth measurements for that filter were taken > at r.f. - for whatever reason, that bandwidth is not translating into a.f. > - I've seen a.f. measurements done on about 5 samples of the 2.7Khz filter > an

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB - Is the 5 pole filter good enough

I've received several inquiries about the software used - as I indicated, it's called "SpectraPlus". Unfortunately it's not freebie software. 73, Barry N1EU Barry N1EU wrote: > > My SpectraPlus plots are viewable at > http://www.n1eu.com/images/K3_2700usb_l

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB - Is the 5 pole filter good enough

igure. 73, Barry N1EU Bill W4ZV wrote: > > > > Stewart G3RXQ wrote: >> >> >> On USB the trace was substantially flat with the -3dB points at >> 430Hz and 2.77KHz. Not too bad and could probably be improved by >> moving the carrier offset frequency. &g

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB - Is the 5 pole filter good enough

match between the modes. 73, Barry N1EU John A. McCabe wrote: > > >On USB the trace was substantially flat with the -3dB points at 430Hz > and 2.77KHz. Not too bad >and could probably be improved by moving the > carrier offset frequency. > >On LSB, however the trace was

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB - Is the 5 pole filter good enough

LF to HF of about 6dB. Not very good at all... > > I wonder if others have plotted their 5 pole filters. > I have plotted my 2.7Khz filter in both USB/LSB and am not seeing the slope that you're seeing. I'm able to adjust the center freq so that USB/LSB sound virtually identica

[Elecraft] K3 filter trade?

This is perhaps a long shot, but anybody out there want to trade their narrow 1.8Khz K3 filter for a 2.8Khz filter? Please reply off list. 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

[Elecraft] K3 AGC not so bad (was: K3 AGC bad)

Go into config menu and change AGC SLP to 15 and see if that helps this issue. (p 50 of manual) 73, Barry N1EU >My K3 is a super CW rig and a poor SSB rig. at least to this date 1. AGC blasts from weak to strong sig... does not smooth out the audio enuf. Vy short tone sigs pie

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Equalization Memories - Missing?

I've had the same thought. I assume that eventually we'll have some software support with a nice GUI to set/save EQ settings on a PC. But perhaps recruiting M1-M4 buttons to somehow save/restore 4 RX EQ and 4 TX EQ settings would be really nice. 73, Barry N1EU WB6MND wrote: > &

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Tuning Knob (was: K3 Tops the List!)

mpers might want to try the second washer if they're not happy with the "drag" results with one washer. Whoopee! 73, Barry N1EU Bill W4ZV wrote: > > > Regarding the Main VFO knob, when I finished my unit I found I had a felt > washer left over. Re-read the instruction

[Elecraft] K3 Tuning Knob (was: K3 Tops the List!)

amped. I've been very careful in making slight adjustments and just can't find a sweet spot. I'm not loving the felt washer adjustment system - am I missing something? 73, Barry N1EU wb8yqj wrote: > > The "official" numbers are great news, however, given > a ch

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Convergence

ing a COM/OLE programming interface to send the rig most CAT commands. We need a solution like N8LP and HB9DRV have been talking about lately. 73, Barry N1EU Tom AK2B wrote: > > "Software that interfaces to rigs over the single RS-232 port need to > learn to play with each othe

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Convergence

er or clickable panadapter etc, we won't have these capabilities unless software that will arbitrate access to the serial port from multiple programs is available. 73, Barry N1EU Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote: > > Taking things a step further - it would not be at all difficult to allow >

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Mic Connector

If you built the kit, you might not have mounted the front panel properly and fully seated the mic connector. Go to http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/K3_Kit_Building and read the tips under "Front Panel and DSP". Check what is described about seating the mic connector. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Convergence

esponsiveness during fast paced contesting. 73, Barry N1EU Bill W4ZV wrote: > > > > Michael E. Dobson wrote: >> >> >> Interesting note on the PVRC contest club reflector regarding the K3 >> with the wideband IF output. Coupling it with the LP-PAN from N8

Re: [Elecraft] K3 spot volume

Doesn't the "monitor" control adjust the spot volume? 73, Barry N1EU Bill Harris-2 wrote: > > How do we lower the SPOT volume? No help from the manual. (that I can > see) > > BillHarris > ___ > Elecr

Re: [Elecraft] Topband RF feedback problem

Yes, Stewart asks a good question. As I reported previously, I had to install an ICE 196 RF Limiter in the Beverage feedline to prevent my Acom from generating "ArcFault" errors on 160M. 73, Barry N1EU Stewart G3RXQ wrote: > > Are you using a separate RX antenna ? There

Re: [Elecraft] Rob Sherwood's K3 test data -- quick summary

FWIW, my initial listening isn't hearing much difference between the Orion and K3 on transient response. So far, static bursts are sounding pronounced on both radios to my ears. 73, Barry N1EU K4IA wrote: > > In a message dated 2/10/2008 3:17:39 A.M. Eastern Standard Time

Re: [Elecraft] SSB TX INQUIRY

Roland, check http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Firmware_changes_on_Elecraft%27s_list_to_be_added and look at the first item. 73, Barry N1EU Roland Guidry-2 wrote: > > Has anyone tested to see what the low cutoff is on TX for SSB. Is it > 100hz, > , 150hz, 200hz, 250

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Rx Antenna Isolation

tenna selection. Personally, I haven't seen this but I haven't listened specifically for it either. 73, Barry N1EU Gary W. Hvizdak wrote: > > On Fri 8 Feb 2008 at 01:07:35 EST, Ed Gilliland (W5TM) wrote .. > > I'm have poor isolation between the transmit antenna

[Elecraft] K3 (yada yada)

Atsu, see http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/yada-yada.html The term "yada yada" became popular after its use in the tv comedy show "Seinfeld". It's a humorous way to say "etcetera etcetera" 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elec

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB width control

Thanks Toby. I think it would be helpful if we compile a list of known problems and post them on the Wiki to help out new K3 owners. Perhaps K3 owners out there could email me what they confidently know to be "known" problems. Thanks/73, Barry On Feb 5, 2008 9:58 PM, Toby Deinhardt <[EMAIL PROT

[Elecraft] K3 SSB width control

t seem to get there from here. Are other folks seeing this? Am I missing something - why is the K3 flipping back and forth between these width options? Maybe this whole thing could be solved with 100hz or 50hz granularity of the width control in ssb. Thanks/73, Barry N1EU -- View this message

Re: [Elecraft] Key-Out of the K3

Lee, it would help if you mentioned what amplifier YOU would be interfacing to the K3. My experience with Brand X amplifier might have no bearing on you. 73, Barry N1EU Lee Buller wrote: > > Is that the case? Therefore, no special parameter would be needed. I > would like a clar

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 RF Feedback/Spurious Oscillation Verified Via RX Input

RF Limiter in the Beverage feedline. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-100-RF-Feedback-Spurious-Oscillation-Verified-Via-RX-Input-tp15249900p15256954.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___

RE: [Elecraft] Q: PowerPole connectors

So the odds of folks screwing this up and getting very frustrated are fairly high without improving the instructions. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Q%3A-PowerPole-connectors-tp15183306p15243996.html Sent from the E

Re: [Elecraft] K3 current status of TX INH?

ate the benefit of adapting the K3 and supporting the keying loop interface. The benefits of doing so have already been stated. 73, Barry N1EU GW0ETF wrote: > > > . . . If your transceiver has a suitable input that disables transmission, > we recommend that you connect it with a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 current status of TX INH?

it and hopefully Elecraft will eventually announce that they have indeed implemented support for amplifier keying loop in a new firmware update. 73, Barry N1EU Dave G4AON wrote: > > Barry > > I run a K3/100 with an Acom 1000 on CW and can confirm the Acom 1000 > doesn't need

[Elecraft] K3 current status of TX INH?

date, has anybody actually implemented this in their K3 - amplifier interface and can report on how well it is working? Thanks/73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-current-status-of-TX-INH--tp15188183p15188183.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

[Elecraft] K3 ssb tx passband

assband is adjusted to at the factory with the stock 2.7Khz filter? Thanks/73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-ssb-tx-passband-tp15043223p15043223.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 Shipping Date

t to say was "April foolish" , ja? 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/KRX3-Shipping-Date-tp15029880p15031897.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: E

Re: [Elecraft] K3: KAT3 as RX-only

ntenna. > > 4. Main on any of the above and sub on AUX RF. (Antenna Selection details) > Brett, under your option #1, you failed to mention the constraint that ANT1 or ANT2 selection for the receivers must match the transmit antenna selection. This was the essence of Mike&

Re: [Elecraft] K3: KAT3 as RX-only

Mike, I don't think the K3 will do what you think it will. The non-transmit antenna (ANT1/ANT2) can't be used by the main receiver, only the subreceiver. Look at figure 3 on p39 of the manual. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. 73, Barry N1EU Mike B-12 wr

Re: [Elecraft] TRANSLATION: K3 Subreceiver Status Update (KRX3 option)

loped") totally depends on the context of comparison and how quickly you're apt to butt up against the radio's limitations. In tough band condx, I don't think it would be much of a comparison. 73, Barry N1EU David and Dianne on Comcast wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > T

Re[Elecraft] quest for K3 recording - 2.8Khz filter

electivity that will still allow the 2.8Khz filter to be engaged please tune to an empty spot on any band - I just want to hear the band noise and run a spectral plot Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Request-for-K3-recording---2.8Khz-filter-tp149

RE: [Elecraft] New K3 SN#207 built but question on AM Filter

This is admittedly topic skew, but for non-critical occasional am listening, it would be nice to have a much lower cost option than the $120 filters. A cheap ceramic or 2-xtal filter, about 15Khz bw would have been a nice addition to the K3, maybe even as a st'd component. 73, Barry

Re: [Elecraft] If you can't get a K3 second choice?

Get a used Orion I - a bargain at around $2K and you'll be able to resell it for little loss when your K3 is ready. 73, Barry N1EU Just wondering what Rig would be your second choice if you can't wait forever to get a K3? -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/

Re: [Elecraft] Q about the K3 rear panel

You can connect the subreceiver to a rx ant via the aux RF jack, without having the KXV3 option. See "Antenna Selection" at http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/K3_Stereo_Diversity_Reception_and_SO2V_Contesting 73/HNY, Barry N1EU DaleJ wrote: > > I'm trying to cl

Re: [Elecraft] K3 or SDR-5000?

cally oriented spectrum that would parallel the bandmap and move/resize in tandem with it. That would sure sell a bunch of K3's (as if they were sitting on the shelf already . . . . ;-) 73, Barry N1EU -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 I think he was looking for an N1MM type band map

Re: [Elecraft] K3 or SDR-5000?

It would be very cool if some future generation of PowerSDR software provided a clickable bandmap overlay to the displayed spectrum from the K3. Functions such as quick qsy to any point in the spectrum and labeling of sigs with callsigns would be great tools for dxing/contesting. 73, Barry N1EU

[Elecraft] K3 Assembly

ce without having to search through the archives. 73, Barry N1EU >On another point, there was criticism of someone posting an assembly question to the reflector. That is the whole point of the reflector, simple "how does it fit" or "where does that go" questions are easily re

RE: [Elecraft] K3 vs. Tentec Omni-VII

Off the top of my head, Omni 7 has a big beautiful display and has TCP/IP ethernet remoting built into it. To my eyes, these are two VERY different radios. Why don't you download both manuals from the mfr's Web sites and compare for yourself? 73, Barry N1EU Another way to ask th

[Elecraft] Line in/Line out audio freq. response

Simon, any chance you could make about a 10sec recording of band noise on an empty band with RX EQ set flat and 6Khz selectivity and either post the WAV file or email it to me? Thanks/73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] [K3} More on K3

e the parameter display right into their program or else to read the K3 data and make it available through an OLE interface to external programs. 73, Barry N1EU >I propose that an item for the SW development list (if it isn't there already) be a Windoze app that takes all key parameters

[Elecraft] K3 display for contesters

>Barry N1EU, regarding your comment about shape factor, I assume you know about the K3 Context filter. Yes Bill, and I look forward to seeing how it works. But the filter slopes on the context filter are not adjustable either so we're talking apples and oranges. If the firmware can

[Elecraft] Bandpass filter tutorial (was K3 Filters)

ore ringing. >The above is true for both digital and analog filters. 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://ma

[Elecraft] K3 in action

Great little clip Eric! How about a full length feature? Nice to hear the K3 sounding good on cw. 73, Barry N1EU >http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=10f_1196591072 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

[Elecraft] K3 display for contesters

m for all kinds of comments, laudatory and critical. Everybody's motivation is making the K3 the best radio out there, and it's off to a great start. 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subsc

[Elecraft] K3 filters

Additional recordings would be great - from you or any other K3 owners out there with a soundcard. 73, Barry N1EU >It's a 16-bit mono recording taken via the line-out using a high-quality soundcard (USInterface.com Navigator). The K3 operator isn't all that skilled but he's got half

[Elecraft] K3 filters

Simon, what was the dsp selectivity set at when you're using the 1Khz and 250hz roofing filters? Was it likewise 1Khz and 250hz? 73, Barry N1EU >Here's a WAV recording ftp://ftp.ham-radio.ch/common/K3%20CW%20Demo.WAV ___ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] K3 - qsk keying loop

pective K3 contesters. 73, Barry N1EU >Don, in the email below, says that the time delay in the K3 will accommodate a QSK amp. That is only partially true. The problem is in setting it up. I could, of course, put in a LONG delay but then QSK is gone. If I crank the delay down, at some point I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - qsk keying loop

text refers to the "ACC" labeled connector as "AUX I/O" - shouldn't this be consistent? I believe there's an omission in the manual - TX INH is not listed in the CONFIG menu section and I believe it should be. 73, Barry N1EU On 11/28/07, Don Wilhelm <[EMAIL PROTECT

[Elecraft] K3 - qsk keying loop

I'm surprised to notice no provision for tx enable/inhibit signals (qsk keying loop) on the K3. I'd appreciate hearing comments on why this wasn't part of the design and what the timing safeguards are in the existing "key out" signal to prevent hot switching on make/b

[Elecraft] K3 user registry link?

Actually, for the K3 you should try http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/K3_Serial_Numbers 73, Barry N1EU >Try http://www.zerobeat.net/qrp/elowners.html >Bruce Bowman, NM5B >Santa Fe, NM >> Sorry for the bandwidth, but I can't find the matching post. What is &

[Elecraft] SSB contesting

, if the user goes the "y" route, they definitely need to add their own isolation xfmr between soundcard and mic jack. I should have mentioned this in my previous post. 73, Barry N1EU On Nov 19, 2007 1:03 PM, Lyle Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello Barry! > > &g

[Elecraft] SSB contesting

the front in parallel with the mic. Hopefully there will be software support (N1MM Logger?) that will enable rear line-in during DVK'ing and switch back to front panel mic otherwise. 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mail

[Elecraft] clarification of SSB tx bandwidth

transmitting with 2.7Khz bandwidth? DSP filtering is not being used to allow user selectable tx bandwidths less than 3.0Khz? Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 selectivity display?

ealize the work-around will be to adjust it in order to read it. 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/m

[Elecraft] K3 selectivity display?

Is there any numeric indication of the K3 rx bandwidth on the display? I see the trapezoidal analog display of relative bandwidth, but if the dsp bandwidth is set to 300hz, does the K3 indicate such directly to the operator? Thanks & 73, Barry

[Elecraft] OT: pwr rating of RG6, etc

he line. Yes, topbanders use tons of it, but as long inexpensive receive-only Beverage feedlines. 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, s

[Elecraft] N1MM and SSB and audio

'm happily clueless about them. 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraf

[Elecraft] Rick Tavan's excellent K3 article

own and tested the QSK and can report at how high a keying speed the K3 receiver recovers between dits? The cw rise time and rx AGC settings used for the test would also be useful to know. Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: El

[Elecraft] Mic selection (was K3 - very brief first impressions)

es the mic input during DVK'ing (via software, turns mic gain to 0 during DVK'ing and then restores mic gain after DVK'ing). 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the li

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] clarification on VFO and 2nd Rx

in diversity split because of settling time and needs for fast qsk. 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mai

[Elecraft] [K3] clarification on VFO and 2nd Rx

your receive and transmit frequencies in receive mode. Hold SPLIT to turn split mode on or off." Can someone explain what the manual is trying to say here and how VFOA/B is being assigned to the subrx in diversity/split? Is the subrx always assigned to VFOB or is there more flexibility than

[Elecraft] DSP Shape Factor and Weak Signals

igs out of high noise on the Orion. Will the K3 afford adjustability of the DSP filter shape? 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub,

[Elecraft] K3 - SO239 at ANT2 option

nput for the main rx with the ANT1 input for transmitting. This setup is for diversity reception with two rx antennas. ANT1 - transmit antenna KXV3 - rx antenna to main rx ANT2 SO239 (no KAT3) - rx antenna to sub rx Can someone please confirm this will be doable from the outset of K3 production?

[Elecraft] K3 Design

never use." Unless I'm mistaken, I AM being forced to pay for an ATU option in order to get a 2nd antenna input and to pay for a transverter option to get a rx antenna input. I'm thrilled about the K3, just not thrilled about this part of

[Elecraft] Yaesu FT-2000 v K-3?

I've never owned an FT-2000, but I can't help but wonder at the relatively high number of used FT-2000 radios offered for sale (eham.net, qth.com) - it sure seems that a significant portion of new owners are having issues with the radio. 73,

[Elecraft] group delay distortion

le to pull out weak cw signals or rendering them unreadable. 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/ma

[Elecraft] K3 Crystal Filters and Dynamic Range - D.R. impact and my basic recommendations

he K3 will be able to transmit through the stock 2.7Khz filter and switch in a narrower filter when receiving. 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. C

[Elecraft] Now that we've covered roofing filters, a Q on subreceivers

http://n1eu.com/orion/so2v.htm 73, Barry N1EU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 SQL control suggestion

I'd like to suggest a K3 feature for the ability to optionally reassign the SQL control to subreceiver RF Gain. This would make for a beautifully symmetric pair of AF and RF Gain controls for main and sub receivers, which would be great for frequent users of the subreceiver. Thanks &

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