Re: [Elecraft] psk-31 programs for K3 and KX3

2013-05-23 Thread Chris Schrecengost
I also use HRD / DM780. It works fine for me. Initially, v6 was a little shaky but they've smoothed it out pretty well. I use it more now than I did with my FT-857D. I hope Keith is right and they incorporate WSJT into it. I've been using that mode a lot lately. Chris AB3QV On Thu, May 23,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 100 watt Amp

2013-04-05 Thread Chris Schrecengost
They've never made any statement about the cost and they've never given specific dates, only general estimates. Those estimates have slipped as time has passed. Those 'rumors' got started as the TenTec information was released and the Ten Tec is of similar drive characteristics. People

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

2013-04-03 Thread Chris Schrecengost
I have to agree with the others here. There's something wrong on your end. The update process takes no more than a couple of minutes and most of that is just the time for the wipe and write processes in the radio itself, not the transfer. Keep in mind that most manufacturer's radios top out at a

Re: [Elecraft] Free DV (digital voice as reported in QST-April issue)

2013-04-03 Thread Chris Schrecengost
I read that same article and am interested in trying it out. I haven't seen any activity yet on the 20m frequency listed on the FreeDV website. I'll keep an eye out for something happening. I hope the article might get some others interested. I saw that the FreeDV site has a nice video for

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp

2013-03-22 Thread Chris Schrecengost
I've been using a Tokyo High Power HL-45B and have been satisfied enough with it. It's only 50 watts and it doesn't do automatic band switching with the KX3 but the price point is well below where the Elecraft amp will likely be announced. Chris AB3QV On Wed, Mar 20, 2013 at 7:43 PM, Giff

Re: [Elecraft] Is ham radio a sport ??

2013-03-20 Thread Chris Schrecengost
I suppose that if these days playing video games is considered a sport then this hobby could be as well. I think that would have been a stretch in 1958. Chris AB3QV On Wed, Mar 20, 2013 at 8:44 PM, Paul VanOveren p...@nf8j.com wrote: The link is to a 1958 Sports Illustrated article, about Ham

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital

2013-01-11 Thread Chris Schrecengost
I've only had my KX3 for a month. I tried for a week to make a contact without success. I was really getting frustrated. As it turned out, I was in PSK D mode rather than Data A. Once I figured out that mistake, everything was fine after that. Chris AB3QV On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 4:44 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] Knob and Button Functions

2013-01-10 Thread Chris Schrecengost
Are you talking about the KX3? Voltage display information is in the manual, page 22, left column, second item. Here's my hint for the manual. Download the PDF version and use the find function. Searching on voltage will get you there. It's more efficient than thumbing through page by page. I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Factory Testing identical to Kit Testing?

2013-01-04 Thread Chris Schrecengost
It absolutely does. It makes me wish I had gone with a built rather than a kit. Chris AB3QV On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 6:43 PM, Ray Sills raysil...@verizon.net wrote: That brings a lot of value added to the factor-built version. IMO, worth the price, especially considering the number of hours

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3]2M Module

2013-01-02 Thread Chris Schrecengost
It's definitely still available. I bought one last week. I got mine from an estate dealer (never used in the original sealed box) but HRO sells it as well. Chris AB3QV On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 2:32 PM, Alan Slusher aslus...@caribsurf.com wrote: Robert: If one is looking only for the

Re: [Elecraft] HRD v 6 and K3

2012-12-23 Thread Chris Schrecengost
After multiple restarts of DM780 I finally closed all the software and rebooted. That resolved the incorrect worked markers I was experiencing. I found a second issue that all of the macros were set back to the defaults and I had to edit them. The software wouldn't let me edit. After being

Re: [Elecraft] K3 HRD Ver 6

2012-12-21 Thread Chris Schrecengost
I downloaded it last night and they had problems with their key server so it was quite late before I could even run it. I have a KX3 and it didn't seem any different at all for the tiny bit of time I got to use it. Chris AB3QV On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 3:29 PM, Bill Clarke b...@w2blc.net wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 HRD Ver 6

2012-12-21 Thread Chris Schrecengost
weeks ago. The website says they use Mantis for bug reports. I registered with it and tried to submit a report but it doesn't have any projects in it and won't allow a report submission without a project selected. Since I couldn't do that, I entered a regular support ticket instead. Chris Schrecengost