Re: [Elecraft] K3 Need_Macro_Help

2010-03-12 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
He might of course be the DX and want to remind people? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- When you want to test the depths of a stream, don't use both feet. -Chinese Proverb On 12 Mar 2010, at 17:33, wb6r...@mac.com wrote: There are already more than enough cops around without automating this

Re: [Elecraft] PC software program

2010-03-12 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
In what way do you mean package? To learn morse or to send it via k/b? 73 de M0XDF -- If you have the same ideas as everybody else but have them one week earlier than everyone else then you will be hailed as a visionary. But if you have them five years earlier you will be named a lunatic. -Barry

Re: [Elecraft] Programming language and tools used by Elecraft and other for PIC programming - OT

2010-02-27 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Eeh you wos lucky, we had 't toggle boot strap in't PDP 11/05 in Octal on front panel to even get Assembler! I kid you not. Digital PDP 11/05 with Teletype. On power up, I used to load a bootstrap program of about 20 instructions with switches (0 or 1) on the front panel, so it would read a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft email List Official Guidelines 2010

2010-02-18 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Whether you like Yahoo or not - there is an Elecraft_K3 yahoo group already and Eric and Wayne do read and respond on it - and news of firmware updates etc are posted there - http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/ However, I am not advocating the use of that group over this reflector, I,

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware whishes

2010-02-16 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I don't think so - apart from anything else, that would be very difficult for the poorly sighted. This would be counter intuitive for anyone, nothing else works this way on the K3 or indeed, very little in life. 73 de M0XDF -- I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said,

Re: [Elecraft] P3 at Orlando hamfest pictures and movies

2010-02-15 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I want one - I've wanted one since it was muted, about the 1st week the K3 was announced. Now I really WANT one - thanks everyone for taking the pictures. I think this demonstrates why the 'integral' P3 is a winner over a PC based Pan-adapter. BTW, did I say I Want One? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 --

Re: [Elecraft] P3 at Orlando hamfest pictures and movies

2010-02-15 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Hmmm Steve / Eric - Californian Accent - sounds the same to me!!! :-) Great job Elecraft and good vid Eric (and however took it), doing something like that at the drop of a hat is not easy! I'll order as soon as you announce we can. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- I am told I talk in shorthand and

Re: [Elecraft] P3 at Orlando hamfest pictures and movies

2010-02-15 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
that 'toy' but I don't think I could justify buying it solely based on a capability that exceeds what can be done with a PC which I don't think it has. Now, if you just WANT it, I can understand that. Boys really do like their toys. 73, Ted, W2ZK On 2/15/2010 7:18 AM, David Ferrington

[Elecraft] Demo RF card

2010-02-15 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I remember when the K3 first started being demo'd, Elecraft use some form of pre-recorded transmissions and a card, to allow them to play that back as RF, but I don't remember the details - anyone? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- There is a coherent plan in the universe, though I don't know what it is

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Amps [ END of thread]

2010-02-15 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I would be very interested in a 500W amp - legal limit here is 400W, so something just over that so I didn't overdrive it would be interesting - or just 400W - as long as 400W was 400W and clean 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Times are bad. Children no longer obey their parents, and everyone is

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 panadapter at the Orlando Hamcation

2010-02-15 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
not with the handle there! but I guess you can put it wherever you want :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- God gives every bird his worm, but he does not throw it into the nest. -Swedish proverb On 15 Feb 2010, at 21:15, Terry Schieler wrote: Darn! I was hoping that it would go on the LEFT side of

Re: [Elecraft] P3

2010-02-15 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Firmware? - firmware upgrades? I think I read that if that was required, the K3 Utility would handle it? -- Too many parents make life hard for their children by trying, too zealously, to make it easy for them. -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, poet, dramatist, novelist, and philosopher (1749-1832)

Re: [Elecraft] Demo RF card

2010-02-15 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
/ John --- On Mon, 2/15/10, David Ferrington, M0XDF m0...@alphadene.co.uk wrote: I remember when the K3 first started being demo'd, Elecraft use some form of pre-recorded transmissions and a card, to allow them to play that back as RF, but I don't remember the details - anyone

Re: [Elecraft] K3: VHF/UHF transverters

2010-02-13 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
H - I have an unbuilt XV144 and was not going to buy the K144XV because I thought I had read somewhere that the XV144 would be sufficiently better to warrant using the XV144 - but that would generally be portable or at an alternative address and via a 100W PA. Now wondering if the

Re: [Elecraft] K3: VHF/UHF transverters

2010-02-13 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein. -H. Jackson Brown, Jr., writer On 13 Feb 2010, at 11:15, David Pratt wrote: In a recent message, David Ferrington, M0XDF m0...@alphadene.co.uk writes

Re: [Elecraft] Shift control quirk?

2010-02-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Not normal, well I haven't experienced that 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- I never did a day's work in my life; it was all fun. -Thomas Edison On 10 Feb 2010, at 13:26, Bob Naumann wrote: I have noticed that my shift control does not always work. Sometimes I turn it, it does nothing. Then other

Re: [Elecraft] Rose's Covers Cases

2010-02-05 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Rose will also customise further, I have two external side pockets on mine, that will take a mike/key/cables etc. I'll add my endorsement of the cases, covers and my HexKey cover (which can be seen here http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/7058736_hZbo4/1/452236459_Bc3aF#452236469_iRtnw). Rose

Re: [Elecraft] Minor problem

2010-02-04 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Tried a power-cycle? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Experience is that marvellous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again. -Franklin P. Jones On 4 Feb 2010, at 00:57, Paul VanOveren wrote: Tonite when I entered the CONFIG MENU, the display reads,Auto and KAT3 and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Extreme

2010-02-03 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Yes I'd be interested in a logging/control/contest program for iPhone - or even better iPad - need a BT to serial adapter or a WiFi to Serial adapter 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- For all our conceits about being the center of the universe, we live in a routine planet of a humdrum star stuck away in

Re: [Elecraft] MD2 and K3 Rear Connector

2010-01-29 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
If your going to the trouble of getting the 8 pin connector, why not get a line end on and save on the box, the drilling and the space that will use up? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- If you have the same ideas as everybody else but have them one week earlier than everyone else then you will be hailed

Re: [Elecraft] BNC Connectors

2010-01-28 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Good pdf on APP's - I've been using them a long time and everything I have 12v is APP if possible. Even going to use them for other stuff - control lines etc. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit. -Moliere, actor and playwright (1622-1673) On 28 Jan 2010,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Computer Video

2010-01-27 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Yes interesting, but are the AF/RF controls for VFOB really on the left of N4PY, with the VFOA controls on the right? when the VFOA tune button is to the left of the VFOB buttons? Seems like a mighty strange layout, I'd have naturally assumed anything for an 'A' was on the left and a 'B' was on

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and HF amplifier

2010-01-27 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
That could be a very long wait! 73 de M0XDF -- I believe I found the missing link between animal and civilized man. It is us. -Konrad Lorenz, ethologist, Nobel laureate (1903-1989) On 27 Jan 2010, at 17:12, Bill W4ZV wrote: Wait for the KPA500...leaked by Eric here:

Re: [Elecraft] ATU END

2010-01-21 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I think that normally indicates an attempt to Tx out of band 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse. -Edward Abbey, naturalist and author (1927-1989) On 21 Jan 2010, at 05:35,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 parts delivery in UK

2010-01-19 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
How long is your piece of string? Depending on size, anything from 3 days to 10 days. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- For all our conceits about being the center of the universe, we live in a routine planet of a humdrum star stuck away in an obscure corner ... on an unexceptional galaxy which is one

[Elecraft] [K3] Mod kits - what order?

2010-01-14 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
After many months of not much time or opportunity to install lots of stuff (no mods installed), I want to get all the mods done and install my KRX3 KDVR3 and the FM filter etc. I believe I have everything that is required, but will review all the mod requirements before starting. I'm

Re: [Elecraft] New Test

2010-01-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I just think some anti-virus software is not as smart as others and gives a false positive. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits. -- Albert Einstein On 10 Jan 2010, at 01:11, Hector Padron wrote: There you go !!! Thanks Joe. I wonder

[Elecraft] [K3] clearing programmed M1

2010-01-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
forgive me, I know I seen this somewhere, but is there a way to clear a programmed function from one of the Quick Memories (M1-M4) so I can use the CW I have recorded on it (with the K3 utility). I'm not good with a paddle (in fact I'm not brilliant with a straight key yet), so not sure I

[Elecraft] [K3] using Bank1 for cw Bank 2 for function

2010-01-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I still wish I had a few more programable buttons for functions - I wish to keep M1-M4 for CW/Voice memories, so don't use them as programable functions, but I wonder if it would be possible to use Bank 1 for CW mem and Bank 2 for programable functions (or the other way around)? At present

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] clearing programmed M1

2010-01-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Thanks Lyle, now that's what I like about the K3 - it's intuitive, I eventually found this out via experimentation. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice, but in practice there is. On 10 Jan 2010, at 15:33, Lyle Johnson wrote: forgive me, I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-31 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I'd still like to see Ultimatic as well as Iambic please. HNY 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made. -Groucho Marx __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] what came with the K3 (cables, mic)

2009-12-31 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I second that, as a kit, everything you need to assemble it, plus user manual and zip line 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Life is an eternal challenge, a variant on Maeterlinck's theme that the Bluebird of happiness is by the side of each and everyone of us, always within reach, yet, if pursued to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SN 3757 working

2009-12-29 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Congrats and enjoy, I can't believe there are nearly 4000 K3s after just over 2 years - that is some achievement and just goes to show how great a job the guys at Elecraft did. Congratulations are also due to Eric Wayne and all those involved in the design and production of this great rig.

Re: [Elecraft] Files to share in my new page

2009-12-29 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I would say so Julian, much credit to AD4C for offering, but it would be better to maintain one site with as much information as possible, rather than distribute it around multiple sites. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not

Re: [Elecraft] Files to share in my new page

2009-12-29 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
to make links directly to the WIKI rather than the actual manuals. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Ferrington, M0XDF Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 10:23 AM To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3: will the P3 require the KXV3 option?

2009-12-28 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Yes, or the KXV3A (that's the module required with the K144XV) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, For you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! On 28 Dec 2009, at 14:48, Brian Machesney wrote: To get the IF Out signal?

Re: [Elecraft] Does P3 Use A USB Mouse Connection?

2009-12-26 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Don't think so, not ever bben stated by Elecraft that it does and haven't seen any suggestion it would. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Everything secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; nothing is safe that does not show how it can bear discussion and publicity. -Lord Acton,

Re: [Elecraft] More on K3 wiki site

2009-12-26 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I don't believe it's not editable, I'm sure any member can modify the topics - I used to, just been too busy this yer, but I don't think I have any special priviledge 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- God gives every bird his worm, but he does not throw it into the nest. -Swedish proverb On 26 Dec

Re: [Elecraft] P3 question

2009-12-26 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
you turn the right hand knob to move the line and then press it - that is the click as far as I know. No mouse involved with the P3. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity. But I'm not so sure about the universe. -- Albert Einstein. On 26 Dec 2009,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Survey

2009-12-24 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
you mean like this? http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page Merry Christmas and a Happy Prosperous New Year 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible he is almost certainly right. When he states that something is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Survey

2009-12-24 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I think you mean http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page Merry Christmas and a Happy Prosperous New Year 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- When work is a pleasure, life is a joy! When work is a duty, life is slavery. -Maxim Gorky, author (1868-1936) On 24 Dec 2009, at 20:01, Eric wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] amplified speakers 'comspkr' west mountain radio

2009-12-23 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
And 120v AC only :-( 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- For all our conceits about being the center of the universe, we live in a routine planet of a humdrum star stuck away in an obscure corner ... on an unexceptional galaxy which is one of about 100 billion galaxies. ... That is the fundamental

Re: [Elecraft] amplified speakers 'comspkr' west mountain radio

2009-12-23 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Thanks Julian, I'll keep my eye on them. However, I might just try to get a pair of Motoarola Mobile speakers. Merry Christmas and a Happy Prosperous New Year 73 de M0XDF -- All the world's a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed. -Sean O'Casey, playwright (1880-1964) On 23 Dec

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DIY vs factory assembled: If I get a bad part, will I be stuck?

2009-12-22 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I considered that, for about 1 minute, when I bought my K3. My fellow club members with K2s said there wouldn't be a problem - there wasn't. I didn't have any missing parts so can't comment on delivery of those. But the K3 shipped via UPS and got here in 2 days (shipped 15-Dec and arrived

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DIY vs factory assembled: If I get a bad part, will I be stuck?

2009-12-22 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Anyone can do any amount of work, provided it isn't the work he is supposed to be doing at that moment. -Robert Benchley On 22 Dec 2009, at 16:15, David Y. wrote: As I understand it, Elecraft has procedures whereby they do check individual boards before they ship

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Error Message

2009-12-22 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I believe this error means you've got the key down (as in morse key), not pluging sound card into wrong K3 socket? Or just happen to be catching the key sometimes? -- If you must play, decide on three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time. -Chinese

Re: [Elecraft] K3 receiver noise questionable test results

2009-12-18 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Have you tried connecting a dummy load to the other ant, or even shorting the SO239 (carefully) to see if that make a difference? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human nature that the only form of life we have created so

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Rev C +AF filter

2009-12-17 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I'm not complaining about not updating and I think it's a reasonable price, per-se. But add in the postage, customs handling (no duty) and VAT, this gets a little steep over here and I can't really afford to do that for some performance I might not miss. YMMV And I'm not suggesting this

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Interface Software

2009-12-17 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
/elecraft_w2_software.htm David, W4SMT --- On Thu, 12/17/09, David Ferrington, M0XDF m0...@alphadene.co.uk wrote: Any chance of this making it to OSX? I'd like to run a W2 sometime too. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Desk top K3

2009-12-15 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
But I'm very happy with the K3 format, I wanted a smaller rig and it was part of the selling points that it's smaller and lighter than an FT-2000. Yes I liked the layout and all the colour and 'Wiz' of the FT-2000 - but it's nothing compared to the K3 performance and I released that what

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for December 13th 14th, 2009

2009-12-14 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
What is a K4? 73 de M0XDF -- The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, but only to hold a man's foot long enough to enable him to put the other somewhat higher. -Thomas Henry Huxley, biologist and writer (1825-1995) On 14 Dec 2009, at 02:25, Kevin Rock wrote: On to the lists = On

Re: [Elecraft] XV-144 heat

2009-12-14 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Are there holes in the PCB Eric? I must check my unmade kit that's been waiting 2 years! 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. -Albert Einstein, physicist, Nobel laureate (1879-1955) On 14 Dec 2009, at 15:07, David

Re: [Elecraft] K3: AGC Adjustment

2009-12-09 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
That certainly helps me a lot, I have been struggling with K3 AGC settings and this helps a lot, I don't remember seeing this posted before. So thanks to Don for posting the link and many, many thanks to Jack for making it clearer. I just need to read that a few more times now. 73 de M0XDF,

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] M1-M4: Can a CW Paddle that has four memory switches be wired directly to the K3?

2009-12-08 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
i know we've hijacked a thread, but if you did go the keyboard route, then being an to control everything about a keyer, including memories etc (function keys), from a small usb keyboard would be cool. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- i don't do caps, i'm a unix man! david ferrington, 1953 - On 8

Re: [Elecraft] First-timer's K3 experiences in WW CW

2009-12-04 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I recommend you download http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3_Owner's_Man_Rev_D5_Hi_Res.pdf or the lower res http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3_Owner's_Man_Rev_D5_web_res.pdf and search DISPLAY in there, but see below for specifics ... 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Men build too many walls and not

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Broken AF knob and bad service to get an replacement.

2009-12-03 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Knobs here are ok, as with Julian, I too built my K3 and was careful about the fitting. 0.050 Allen key came with knobs in kit, so Elecraft should be able to supply one to you. There are over 3000 K3s out there now and relatively very few have reported a problem with the knobs. I believe

Re: [Elecraft] Pronunciation ??

2009-11-26 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
El - e - craft 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom. -Isaac Asimov, scientist and writer (1920-1992) On 26 Nov 2009, at 19:50, Paul ZL3IN wrote: Still doesn't help us hicks who talk with strange

Re: [Elecraft] Pronunciation ??

2009-11-26 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Who's Queen? :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Being a System Administrator is like being a plumber. If you do a good job, nobody knows. If you screw up, everybody gets covered in s**t! On 26 Nov 2009, at 20:14, ON4WIX wrote: The Queen's version of the pronunciation might be something like this:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Yaesu

2009-11-23 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Doesn't have a bad image here either, in fact I think it has a good image in the UK 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends. -J.K. Rowling, author (b. 1965) On 23 Nov 2009, at 08:40, Philippe Trottet

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Yaesu copies K3's design

2009-11-23 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Certainly matters to me, I reckon a full K3 would work out less or about the same as a full FT-2000 (with all the trimmings). I can't afford to pay much more. I'm happy with the layout and size too, in fact, the size was a deciding factor in fitting the rig onto my desk in my shack, which is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Yaesu

2009-11-23 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Yes, I agree with you on that Julian, it didn't worry me, but does others. I am lucking in that a number of club members have built K2s (and one KX1) and I knew already of Elecraft's great service. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- I need someone to protect me from all the measures they take in order

Re: [Elecraft] BetaFirmware-download, the easy way

2009-11-21 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
not trying to be one-up-man-ship, but for those with OSX, it's even simpler... While in Finder, type cmd-K, a dialogue will appear, type ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/beta into the upper input field, click the plus button to add it to your favourites. Now just click the Connect

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3

2009-11-17 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Believe Wayne said Jan now 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The high minded man must care more for the truth than for what people think. -Aristotle, philosopher (384-322 BCE) On 17 Nov 2009, at 10:20, David Pratt wrote: In a recent message, Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com wrote ... Is this still

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DVR in SS

2009-11-16 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I would guess what you're really asking for is for is for the DVR to play a message if it's invoked when PTT is active and to keep the PTT active even if you then drop it, but to terminate if it's active and then PTT is pressed? That way, it can call CQ, you can terminate it and fill in the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 2nd Receiver IF Out and Panadapter

2009-11-16 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Will it be possible to do that with the P3, or am I missing something? 73 de M0XDF -- When work is a pleasure, life is a joy! When work is a duty, life is slavery. -Maxim Gorky, author (1868-1936) On 15 Nov 2009, at 19:25, it9gsf wrote: Hello, I wish to know if it is possible to have the

Re: [Elecraft] [MM] W2 review

2009-11-16 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Now that's a good idea. Why the diode? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The soul is the same in all living creatures, although the body is different. -Hippocrates, physician (460-c.377 BCE) On 14 Nov 2009, at 08:31, AD6XY wrote: My K3 12V output powers an automotive relay (+diode) which connects

Re: [Elecraft] RIT knob removal?

2009-11-16 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I believe it's a push fit, I'd suggest pulling it :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- God gives every bird his worm, but he does not throw it into the nest. -Swedish proverb On 16 Nov 2009, at 21:37, Barry N1EU wrote: Can anyone suggest the proper way to remove the RIT/XIT knob?

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CW weak signal

2009-11-11 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Thanks - time for a manual re-read :-( 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice, but in practice there is. On 10 Nov 2009, at 20:07, Lyle Johnson wrote: Hello David! I don't quite understand that - is there some option which allows you to

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CW weak signal

2009-11-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I don't quite understand that - is there some option which allows you to choose? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 On 10 Nov 2009, at 18:24, Lyle Johnson wrote: For narrow DSP filter bandwidths (100 Hz or less I think) you have the option of using a FIR filter (default) or an IIR filter. IIR filters

Re: [Elecraft] OT: saving space

2009-11-09 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Yes it does have a caps lock key, you access it via Fn+Tab I has all the normal keys you'd expect, including PrintScreen and NumLock etc. and 12 function keys. I agree about where the control key is, but I never found it a problem. Ctrl+Alt+Del does involve 2 hands and 4 fingers (need Fn+~ to

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft

2009-11-08 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
YEs, I am and very good it is too 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be. -Isaac Asimov, scientist and writer (1920-1992) On 7 Nov 2009, at 18:15, Larry - K2GN wrote: My Heil

[Elecraft] K2 K3 use increasing

2009-11-04 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Just a snippet from November RadCom, in the article about NFD and on page 43 in the section 'Equipment and Antennas' ... ... it appears that the long supremacy of the FT1000 series as an NFD rig has finally passed. The most commonly appearing transceiver in 2009 was the Elecraft K2/3

[Elecraft] [K3] more function keys please

2009-11-03 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
All this discussion on macros is very good, but what I'd really like is some more programable function keys. I don't want to use Mx keys, because I want them for recorded messages. That leaves just PFx keys. I did post over a year ago on the possibility of allowing us to have to banks of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Macro Suggestions

2009-11-03 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Good idea Wayne, can someone work out the macro for that? :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Times are bad. Children no longer obey their parents, and everyone is writing a book. -Marcus Tullius Cicero, statesman, orator and writer (106-43 BC) On 29 Oct 2009, at 17:30, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi Lee,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 switch macro update

2009-11-03 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
so would it be possible to define a macro as the sibling of another macro (or a way to pair them up) - such that if one macro is applied, pressing the same button applies the other macro. Then another press applys the first. It would require a way to identify two linked macros and the f/w

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] more function keys please

2009-11-03 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
. The CONFIG:MACRO X menu entry will have X values of 1-8 and '#'. If you assign MACRO X to a switch, it will prompt for 1-8 when you use it, giving you access to up to eight macros with one switch. 73, Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com On Nov 3, 2009, at 2:33 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] more function keys please

2009-11-03 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Kinda like There's no place like home, There's no place like home, Theres We'll nickname it the Dorothy key! -- A successful man is one who makes more money than a wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man. -Lana Turner, actress (1921-1995) On 3 Nov 2009, at

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] more function keys please

2009-11-03 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Hmmm which computer? There are lots of programs out there now to control a K3 and on Wintel/ Mac/Linux etc. 73 de M0XDF -- I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. - Robert McCloskey, State

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - When? How much?

2009-11-02 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I'm sure I saw a post from Eric saying most likely in Jan now and cost around $700 -- When work is a pleasure, life is a joy! When work is a duty, life is slavery. -Maxim Gorky, author (1868-1936) On 2 Nov 2009, at 08:29, Brett Howard wrote: Availability has only been stated as before the

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Request: Mic up/down buttons for band up/down

2009-10-25 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Here, here! -- I believe I found the missing link between animal and civilized man. It is us. -Konrad Lorenz, ethologist, Nobel laureate (1903-1989) On 25 Oct 2009, at 22:31, Grant Youngman wrote: On Oct 25, 2009, at 4:43 PM, Brett Howard wrote: I think the best way to take care of TCXO

Re: [Elecraft] P3 wishlist

2009-10-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Hmm - yes a port for a PowerMate, but that would require USB. I think I'd prefer a Bluetooth interfaces, then a very small B/T mouse (about £20) would be great and there wouldn't be more cables around the operating position. But having not seen or used the P3 yet, I can't say - maybe the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 1750Hz roger beep

2009-10-06 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I stand in defence of Alexandr on this, it was something I asked for before the first production run - I'm still having treatment for the burns - so please, accept that not everyone feels this is not a good idea (just as I would defend you for asking for wide-band Tx in VK because your

Re: [Elecraft] K3 1750Hz roger beep

2009-10-06 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
perhaps not a good term - I meant opening up the transmission freq so it will Tx on band's outside of those used in the US, for example. -- Not all those that wander are lost. -J.R.R. Tolkien, novelist and philologist (1892-1973) On 6 Oct 2009, at 21:29, rfenab...@gmail.com wrote: I do NOT

Re: [Elecraft] K3 1750Hz roger beep

2009-10-06 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
oh and here, we using on SSB v/uhf - not heard it on FM or AM -- A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in. -Greek proverb On 6 Oct 2009, at 21:29, rfenab...@gmail.com wrote: The problem arises when the operator does NOT turn it off when it

Re: [Elecraft] Astron 25 amp supply

2009-09-29 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
is that a question about 25 amps being enough - if so, then yes, since I use a 22amp supply over here with no problem 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The nice thing about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from. -Andrew Tannenbaum, computer science professor (1944- ) On 29 Sep

[Elecraft] Fwd: Mail delivery failed: returning message to sender - for Thom LaCosta (k3...@zerobeat.net)

2009-09-29 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
...@alphadene.co.uk From: David Ferrington, M0XDF m0...@alphadene.co.uk To: Thom LaCosta k3...@zerobeat.net In-Reply-To: 20090929092144.a184b88...@mailman.qth.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message

Re: [Elecraft] K3 used prices - UK

2009-09-21 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
for insurance purposes, I quotes the the current price for all the modules I have in my K3 (which is them all) I don't believe the K3 depriciates that much when it comes to a sale. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Don‘t complain. Nobody will understand. Or care. And certainly don‘t try to fix the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Feature Idea

2009-09-21 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
And something I quite like, since so many ops seem to aim for the .00 freq anyway. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- I don't mind that you think slowly but I do mind that you are publishing faster than you think. -Wolfgang Pauli, physicist, Nobel laureate (1900-1958) On 21 Sep 2009, at 21:52, Wayne

Re: [Elecraft] encoder testing. Critical to begin today.

2009-09-14 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I find it refreshing that a vendor can make a mailing mistake and not feel totally devastated. To me, this is just another manifestation of the openness of Elecraft and the feeling of 'family' that it brings is very welcome. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but

Re: [Elecraft] REF CAL

2009-09-12 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
no it hasn't :-( 73 de M0XDF -- The soul is the same in all living creatures, although the body is different. -Hippocrates, physician (460-c.377 BCE) On 12 Sep 2009, at 08:25, Al Lorona wrote: REF CAL. There is supposed to be a Method 3 to enter the frequency vs. temperature data shipped

Re: [Elecraft] Good experiance using the K3-100 on battery power

2009-09-11 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Nice, has anyone tried running the K3 (or other rig) directly from the DC outlet of a Honda generator? 73 de M0XDF -- Life is an eternal challenge, a variant on Maeterlinck's theme that the Bluebird of happiness is by the side of each and everyone of us, always within reach, yet, if pursued

Re: [Elecraft] Good experiance using the K3-100 on battery power

2009-09-11 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Thanks for that info Lyle, I wasn't sure. 73 de M0XDF -- What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse. -Edward Abbey, naturalist and author (1927-1989) On 11 Sep 2009, at 17:28, Lyle Johnson wrote: Nice, has

Re: [Elecraft] FTP Site Problem?

2009-08-30 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
No problem here either. Bill, on a Mac, you can connect directly to the FTP site, as if it were a folder (you can on other OS's if you know how)... In the Finder, click Connect to Server under the Go menu, or type cmd-K (cmd being the Apple key). Type in the url -

Re: [Elecraft] NR settings at AD4C K3 now available at my website

2009-08-30 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
or just use this link... http://tinyurl.com/krwobp -- Hofstadter's Law: The time and effort required to complete a project are always more than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law. On 29 Aug 2009, at 15:52, Hector Padron wrote: If you guys are interested to see how

Re: [Elecraft] Case for noise generator

2009-08-22 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Good idea David and one I'll bear in mind, but you can't clamp like that into an Altoids tin, because it has a rolled lip, come to think of it, would a 1/2 hole go in the side? Great idea though Joe 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know

Re: [Elecraft] P3 weight

2009-08-22 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I'd prefer it to be light, but anchored to the K3, I'd much rather carry less weight when portable. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- They know enough who know how to learn. -Henry Adams (1838-1918) On 22 Aug 2009, at 02:13, Dave-Boat Guy wrote: A quick comment for those that may think the P3 may

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Channel Hopping

2009-08-21 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I like this idea - I'd like it to stay in 'memory mode' no matter how far of we tune with VFO A, but tuning VFO B goes to the next memmory, regardless of where VFO A is. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Ok, so what's the speed of Dark? On 21 Aug 2009, at 16:54, .k8dd. wrote: rfenab...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] Case for noise generator

2009-08-21 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I'm still on for an enclosure too Dave. For others here, Dave's enclosures are very good, well made and thought out with regards to the module they enclose. My only relationship here is a satisfied customer. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- As a well spent day brings happy sleep, so life well used

Re: [Elecraft] Thanks to all of you.

2009-08-21 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
You will not be disappointed :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- I believe I found the missing link between animal and civilized man. It is us. -Konrad Lorenz, ethologist, Nobel laureate (1903-1989) On 21 Aug 2009, at 23:27, Alan Price wrote: Dave has it hands down. His cases look very nice and

Re: [Elecraft] Standard paddle settings

2009-08-20 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Why is that the 'only' correct way? I would have thought the correct way, if not using a bug, is what feels most natural to the user? Is there something about using a thumb for dots that makes it feel more comfortable? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- In theory, there is no difference between theory

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