Re: [Elecraft] KX3 headset recommendation

2013-07-13 Thread Christian AK4VV
You need the ACC2 breakout cable from Elecraft. The PTT switch from Aircraft Spruce just plugs straight into that. You need to configure the menu item to say you want the contact closure to enable PTT. 73, Christian AK4VV On Jul 12, 2013 3:48 AM, KF5TEU bha...@flexbrite.com wrote: I ordered

Re: [Elecraft] looking for iPad software

2013-06-30 Thread Christian AK4VV
Seconded. On Jun 29, 2013 4:27 PM, Stephen Prior eastbrantw...@gmail.com wrote: Bill, The Hamlog app: http://pignology.net/hamlog.html can be as simple or as powerful as you like. And if you team it up with a 'pigtail' from Pignology (check out the same website) you can even wirelessly

[Elecraft] Spot PLB (Re: KX3 Amp)

2013-06-30 Thread Christian AK4VV
REI, or http://findmespot.com On Jun 30, 2013 8:32 PM, Ariel Jacala n...@hotmail.com wrote: Well, in that framework - I would have to agree that the PLB is better . How do I get one :-) Ariel NY4G Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 17:24:45 -0700 From: k...@coldrockshotbrooms.com To:

Re: [Elecraft] Modification I made to KXPD3

2013-05-29 Thread Christian AK4VV
I wonder if sprinkling a small amount of graphite powder into the hinge sockets would accomplish the same... anyone tried that? I need to find mine and may just give that a whirl. 73, Christian AK4VV On May 29, 2013 11:33 AM, Pierre ve2...@videotron.ca wrote: Hi Ken, Just made the same mod

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and P3 Adapter

2013-05-22 Thread Christian AK4VV
Eric, Do you have a recommendation for isolating the audio lines when operating portable? In the past, I have had issues getting noise around center freq particularly. Homebrew, DIY, don't care. Looking for small, lightweight and effective. Thank you! 73, Christian AK4VV On May 22, 2013 1

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 DVR - glich?

2013-04-16 Thread Christian AK4VV
Gave a talk on SOTA tonight and had conversations with several other KX3 owners who have seen the same thing... 73, Christian AK4VV On Apr 13, 2013 11:20 PM, Christian AK4VV ak...@kuhtz.com wrote: Another updated. What happens is this. DVRmessage, wait interval, DVRmessage, wait interval

[Elecraft] dvr weirdness

2013-04-13 Thread Christian AK4VV
of a sudden hear background noise in the headset. The repetitions seem to vary all over the place. Sometimes it's 3, sometimes well over 10. haven't touched anything on the rig, it's just sitting there on the Nifty stand.. This is with 1.41/1.13. Anyone else seen this? 73, Christian AK4VV

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 DVR - glich?

2013-04-13 Thread Christian AK4VV
power, latest firmware. 73, Christian AK4VV On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 5:20 AM, Dominic Baines dominic.bai...@gmail.comwrote: Lyle, Tnx fer the KX3 SSB DVR functionality ...I waited a long time for this so was eager to use it and I just had a /P trip to CT and it worked great as CT7/M1KTA/P

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 DVR - glich?

2013-04-13 Thread Christian AK4VV
. 73, Christian AK4VV On Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 10:11 PM, Christian AK4VV ak...@kuhtz.com wrote: I have noticed the same thing during the Georgia QSO Party that I'm working right now. Sometimes it goes to open mic after first repeat, sometimes it's the dozenth, and anything inbetween. I have

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Has anyone used a PC microphone?

2013-03-24 Thread Christian AK4VV
Yes, used several. Play with the settings and it'll work FB. 73, Christian AK4VV On Mar 24, 2013, at 21:45, Rich richle...@cox.net wrote: The KX3 manual has a very short discussion on the fact that it is possible to use a standard PC Microphone on the KX3. You can also use some “mini

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 BETA firmware release (rev 1.34) -- Digital Voice Recorder (DVR)

2013-01-02 Thread Christian AK4VV
Thank You both! Much appreciated. 73, Christian AK4VV On Jan 2, 2013 8:14 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: KX3 beta firmware rev 1.34 (with DSP rev 1.04) is now available. This release includes the new DVR feature, with two transmit messages of up to 15 seconds each. See full

Re: [Elecraft] Wall wart for KX3

2012-12-18 Thread Christian AK4VV
Enercell wallwart from Radio Shack is what I use and have been happy with it. http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3875404numProdsPerPage=60 73, Christian AK4VV On Dec 18, 2012 9:17 PM, Ed Picha n...@comcast.net wrote: KX3 gurus: Has anyone found a wall wart they like

Re: [Elecraft] Wall wart for KX3

2012-12-18 Thread Christian AK4VV
Agree. And an Astron RS-35M does the heavy lifting in my shack. But a little wallwart can go a long ways when the Astron isn't in reach. 73, Christian AK4VV On Dec 18, 2012 9:33 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Ed, I for one would not trust any radio to a wall-wart power supply

Re: [Elecraft] CW Skimmer K3

2012-11-28 Thread Christian AK4VV
Yes. It works. Need to connect I/Q out to your E-MU and probably need isolation transformers to keep the noise out. The cable kit is an easy way to do to get there. But you probably still need to fiddle with getting audio isolation inline. At least I did. 73, Christian AK4VV On Nov 28, 2012 12

Re: [Elecraft] CW Skimmer K3

2012-11-28 Thread Christian AK4VV
Argh. Showed up in my KX3 folder. Sorry. Disregard. On Nov 28, 2012 11:37 AM, Christian AK4VV ak...@kuhtz.com wrote: Yes. It works. Need to connect I/Q out to your E-MU and probably need isolation transformers to keep the noise out. The cable kit is an easy way to do to get there. But you

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Compact power supply

2012-11-12 Thread Christian AK4VV
Radio Shack Enercell wall wart 2500mA at 12VDC. $30 something with plug for KX3, stocked just about anywhere. 73, Christian AK4VV On Nov 5, 2012 4:53 PM, GEORGE CORTEZ n...@optonline.net wrote: Any suggestions out there for a 5 amp very small power supply for portable use? Thanks George

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 using CW key as PTT switch for voice

2012-10-25 Thread Christian AK4VV
hand free. 73, Christian AK4VV __ 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] KX3 headset recommendation

2012-10-22 Thread Christian AK4VV
with my right hand. Worked very well and no fumbling for the PTT. Made life very convenient and gave me space to spread out on the rock ledge to get comfortable. Aircraft Spruce has a number of other PTTs if you fancy something else btw. 73, Christian AK4VV

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Power connector size

2012-09-28 Thread Christian AK4VV
Somebody else is a fan of the enercell stuff ;-) .. I like their 2500mA wall wart with the adaptaplug. Life saver on several occasions. 73, Christian AK4VV Sent from my iPad On Sep 25, 2012, at 9:42, Rick Miller - AI1V a...@arrl.net wrote: The manual states that the KX3 power connector