Re: [Elecraft] New K3 manual - a request

2009-01-22 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Doug, was that directed at me or Ed? I don't believe Adobe Reader can 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Ok, so what's the speed of Dark? On 22 Jan 2009, at 21:26, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: > From: "Ed Muns" > Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:43:07 -0800 > >> I would like to request that when

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 owner's manual available; now discounted for existing K3 owners

2009-01-22 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Sorry to be thick, but does that ($19.95) include P&P to the UK Wayne? -- Cats know exactly how we feel. They don't give a damn… but they know. On 22 Jan 2009, at 17:43, wayne burdick wrote: > The K3 owner's manual has been significantly updated (revision D2), > and > is now available for do

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 manual - a request

2009-01-22 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
And what I do is to annotate the electronic form of the manual with the errata. Another nice thing about a Mac, the default pdf reader (Preview) allows this as standard. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- I believe I found the missing link between animal and civilized man. It is us. -Konrad Lorenz, eth

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - CWT ON/OFF change request

2009-01-21 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Great Wayne, thanks, just getting into CW now (you ask why so late - slow learner with CW - god I find it hard :-( But I've found myself hitting CWT all the time. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: YAFR

2009-01-20 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I second that -- Don't look forward to the day you stop suffering, because when it comes you'll know you're dead. -Tennessee Williams On 20 Jan 2009, at 22:11, aa1o wrote: YANF - Yet Another Feature Request I use the Heil Pro Headset and VOX for work in a contest. This weekend I was in th

Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT K3 RADIO COVER

2009-01-20 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Rose Kopp - elecraftcov...@rfwave.net High quality, very good workmanship, very flexible appraoch and cutomisable to your requirements. Can't recommend her highly enough. Covers, Carry cases, HexKey cover (that lets you work with the cover on), I'm sure she could do many other things. No co

[Elecraft] [K3] Errata D1-6 errata?

2009-01-20 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Catching up on my K3 manual and changes - The owners manual Errata D1-6 refers to K3 Firmware (revision 2.77) of which I can find no trace, not in the hfnotes.rtf and I don't appear to have downloaded that version. Perhaps all is contained in 2.78? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The trees that are

Re: [Elecraft] Reminder - UK Elecraft net Sundays 1000 local, 3630 KHz

2009-01-18 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Dave, what freq you on? There are a few nets around this, but so much noise (S9) that I can't figure out which one is the Elecraft one - no one appears to be discussing K3 :-( 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- If you have the same ideas as everybody else but have them one week earlier than everyone el

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sidetone volume

2009-01-15 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Kinda akin to that, I'd like to be able to adjust the pitch while still listening to the received CW - I find it had to set a pitch I like - I adjust it, go back to the signal (if it's still there) and find it's not what I wanted. Perhaps a slight change, so a HOLD of PITCH allows adjustment

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev 2.78

2009-01-09 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
"Elecraft/K3 - The Best!" -- God could not be everywhere, and therefore he created mothers. -Jewish proverb On 9 Jan 2009, at 16:46, wayne burdick wrote: > Gary Smith wrote: > >> "We the willing, lead by the knowing, have done so much, with what is >> available, for so long, that we will try eve

Re: [Elecraft] K3 carrying case

2009-01-09 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I certainly will, just waiting for mine to arrive via post 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 impossible, he is very probably wrong. -Arthur C Clarke, science ficti

Re: [Elecraft] KDVR3

2009-01-08 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Yea - there goes that great responsiveness again - I just love Elecraft. Great service as always. -- Write the bad things that are done to you in the sand, but write the good things that happen to you on a piece of marble. -Arabian wisdom On 8 Jan 2009, at 17:16, wayne burdick wrote: > Hi John

Re: [Elecraft] XKeys Software Support for K2 / K3

2009-01-07 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Thanks for that, but I'm a Mac OSX man myself :-) 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 7 Jan 2009, at 21:00, Mike McLendon wrote: > David et al: > > Here is a repost of some info you may

Re: [Elecraft] K3: DVR: record qso with my own voice

2009-01-07 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I think the answer is that it isn't supported at present, but will be in a future f/w release. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The universe is like a safe to which there is a combination. But the combination is locked up in the safe. -Peter De Vries, editor, novelist (1910-1993) On 7 Jan 2009, at 19:50

Re: [Elecraft] XKeys Software Support for K2 / K3

2009-01-07 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Would someone please post some more info about this, like web site of unit etc? I think I must have missed any original post. I found http://www.piengineering.com/xkeys/xkpro.php which might be the keypad, but nothing about the interface or software. TIA 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The universe is l

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for December 28th & 29th, 2008 - OT

2009-01-04 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
DOH! I didn't think such a generic word would produce a result - thanks For disappearing acts, it's hard to beat what happens to the eight hours supposedly left after eight of sleep and eight of work. -Doug Larson On 4 Jan 2009, at 12:33, Peter Connors, F5VNB wrote: David Ferring

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for December 28th & 29th, 2008 - OT

2009-01-04 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Could someone enlighten me as to what a 'grader' is please? -- A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness. -Elsa Schiaparelli, fashion designer (1890-1973) On 4 Jan 2009, at 03:52, Kevin Rock wrote: Then, after Charlie the grader guy helped me out with his trusty grader Margaret

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft covers

2009-01-02 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I couldn't agree more - very pleased with my year old dust cover for K3 and HexKey - the later being cleverly done, meaning you can leave the cover on, but still work the key. Have just ordered a carry case for the K3. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Two things are infinite, the universe and human stu

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in Carry-on Luggage

2009-01-02 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
l of shoes - I think this followed the one guy who got caught with some explosive in his shoes shortly after 9/11. 73, Bob W5OV / V26O -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Ferrington, M0XDF Se

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in Carry-on Luggage

2009-01-02 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
So, some thoughts please. If I take my K3 in carry-on, should I remove it from the carry on and place in a tray and explain what it is? Going from England (Gatwick) to France (Toulouse) just before xmas, it took my family 1 hour to get through security - they were checking everything - take

[Elecraft] KDVR3, PR6 & K3AFMDKT arrived

2008-12-31 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
ParcelForce just delivered the above. I received all the other mod kits and the KRX3 earlier in the year. I guess it's time to dig out the ESD gear, practice some SMD work with my rework unit and get on and install everything. I've been squirrelling away all the mails about kit installs and

Re: [Elecraft] Re: OT: Removing Solder Through Plated Through Holes

2008-12-30 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Well, if the board is clean and free of components, then you should be able to measure resistance 9or lack of it) between the pads on either side. For double sided boards, this may not be a big problem, just make sure you solder whatever lead is going through the hole on both sides. 73 de

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Removing Solder Through Plated Through Holes

2008-12-30 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Lee, glad you got it sorted. Just a note - don't ever use a drill on through-plated holes - you will probably remove the 'plating' and disconnect the 2 sides - not so much a problem if it's just a double-sided board, you can solder each side (unless one side has a protective coat). But on m

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Panadaptor/Bandscope

2008-12-29 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I hope if at all possible, it will work with a Mac and OSX Realise this is probably not a high priority or perhaps you're looking at some form of CAT interface, but if at all possible, working with OSX would be much appreciated. And not looking for any commitments in any way, just looking forw

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Are Elecraft open over holidays

2008-12-27 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
losed until Dec. 29. 73, Bud N7CW From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net ] On Behalf Of David Ferrington, M0XDF Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2008 3:39 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] Are Elecraft open over holidays This is in n

[Elecraft] [K3] Are Elecraft open over holidays

2008-12-27 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
This is in no way a complaint - just trying to track my stuff down. I was told my KDVR3 and the 6m Preamp, plus a couple of other bits, shipped on the 8-December, I haven't seen them yet. I mailed Madelyn on 20-December asking how they shipped, since I haven't seen them. I've been away since

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hardware Updates

2008-12-20 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I second that 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The problem with being sure that God is on your side is that you can't change your mind, because God sure isn't going to change His. -Roger Ebert, film-critic (1942- ) On 20 Dec 2008, at 11:53, Phil & Debbie Salas wrote: So - Now after two mod processes

[Elecraft] Season Greatings

2008-12-19 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all my Readers. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- It came to me that reform should begin at home, and since that day I have not had time to remake the world. -Will Durant, historian (1885-1981) ___ Elecraft mailing l

Re: [Elecraft] K3 More Cool features

2008-12-16 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I knew there was a reason for K3 - it goes a step beyond the K2 ! Lets nickname it Everest! -- Cats know exactly how we feel. They don't give a damn… but they know. On 16 Dec 2008, at 18:27, Don Rasmussen wrote: VK5ABQ shanewh at gmail.com Why the mountain Don? It's named "K2" - like the E

Re: [Elecraft] LINE OUT output too low?

2008-12-16 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
IF I remember correctly, when you choose line out from the mail menu, the MON pot adjusts the level. It then remembers it. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- 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

Re: [Elecraft] Transport Case for K3 - for UK?

2008-12-12 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Yes, I use one of those it the K3 might get some rough treatment - like going to scout camp. I paid the same price at the beginning of the year - it's always that price :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made. -Grouch

Re: [Elecraft] Transport Case for K3?

2008-12-12 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Look at Rose Kopp's cases - she doesn't have a web site, but mail elecraftcov...@rfwave.net and rose will be pleased to mail you pictures etc. I have no connection other than an extremely satisfied customer - Rose does great work. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Hofstadter's Law: The time and effort

Re: [Elecraft] Earning Customer Loyalty

2008-12-11 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Yes, accepted and I'm sure Elecraft have a handle on how many returns they are getting. I also understand that not everyone air's their problems here, which makes such judgements difficult, or even invalid - something I hadn't considered. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The trees that are slow to gr

Re: [Elecraft] Earning Customer Loyalty

2008-12-11 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
This thread is only the second I've seen mentioning failed decoders, so 3 of you here I think and the previous mention, back in February I think was one - that's 4 out of at least 1933 units! Rather a low failure rate, although of course very inconvenient if it's you. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 --

Re: [Elecraft] Help -- stuck in MCU LD

2008-12-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
what are you using to connect, presumably we are talking USB to Serial adapter? Have you got the latest drivers for this. Although you don't say, I assume you normally have no trouble in doing an upgrade? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, Mac -- There are three truths: my truth, your truth, and the truth

Re: [Elecraft] Help -- stuck in MCU LD

2008-12-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
have you tried a reboot of the Mac? -- It is almost impossible to carry the torch of truth through a crowd without singeing somebody's beard. -George Christopher Lichtenberg, scientist and philosopher (1742-1799) On 10 Dec 2008, at 17:42, Grant Youngman wrote: Done several times. NO cha

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Noisy Fans

2008-12-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
double check the fan wires that run between the fan casing and the back panel - it might not be possible to see those from the top and you would need to remove the fans from the back panel. But you might be able to tell by slowly rotating the fan manually, if it was a wire, you might be able

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.72: updated DVR support, etc.

2008-12-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Which playback? Message playback or the RX loop? I would guess you mean Message playback and I would like that to stop if XMIT or a PTT line is keyed too. Can this be added as a firmware upgrade when the message chaining is included Wayne? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- He who asks is a fool for fi

Re: [Elecraft] - Mode Components - good site, good company

2008-12-09 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I would like to reiterate my previous statements that Mode Components are a really good company and as far as can be determined, their web site does not contain malware nor link to a site that does. For those in the UK and probably the EU, their supply of the AF mod is a great benefit and a l

Re: [Elecraft] Dodgy site

2008-12-09 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Hello Suspicious :-) I think I've lost track, people are saying http://www.modecomponents.co.uk are linking to images on http://fwt.txdnl.com? I see the gif of Santa's Sledge, it’s a link to http://www.freewebtown.com/hamradio/Mode_Components/christmas_holiday.htm And that page just lists Chri

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noisy fans?

2008-12-09 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
That's how my K3 is set up too, in a corner where walls can reflect any noise. I still think there is something else wrong. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- They know enough who know how to learn. -Henry Adams (1838-1918) On 9 Dec 2008, at 14:55, Joe Planisky wrote: I've also found that where I place t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noisy fans?

2008-12-09 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
The fans are whisper quiet on the K3, if yours aren’t there is something wrong - possibly as suggested by Stewart below, a wire touching the hub or the blades, or possibly a missing washer causing distortion to the fan casing. Mine just don't come on and I have to use the CONFIG menu entry to

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Supply of K3AFMDKT in Europe

2008-12-09 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I use a Mac - might be the reason -- When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us. -Alexander Graham Bell, inventor (1847-1922) On 9 Dec 2008, at 00:19, David Lankshear wrote: N

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Supply of K3AFMDKT in Europe

2008-12-08 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I have already ordered my kit from the US and it will ship with other goods, so this may be bit late for me. However, I have dealt with Mode Components on a few occasions and can thoroughly recommend them. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness. -Elsa

Re: [Elecraft] Doing all additions at once

2008-12-06 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
fidence level. 73, Don W3FPR David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I now have a lot of various extras and mods to add to my K3 - KRX3, KDVR3, all the mods - all because I haven't had the time or need to practice SMD or are waiting for the last bits (some of which I've asked Elecraft to hold

[Elecraft] Doing all additions at once

2008-12-06 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I now have a lot of various extras and mods to add to my K3 - KRX3, KDVR3, all the mods - all because I haven't had the time or need to practice SMD or are waiting for the last bits (some of which I've asked Elecraft to hold so they ship as one) - all of which are going to arrive soon :-)

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Interface

2008-11-28 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I wish you guys would write this stuff for Mac! 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us. -Alexander Graham Bell, inventor (1847-1922) On 28 Nov 2008,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Colour Contrast

2008-11-24 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
must be something wrong with me - I have no problem reading any of them, or the display. -- 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 24 Nov 2008, at 10:

[Elecraft] KDVR3 - LaVonaGram

2008-11-21 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
got my shipment notice - within the next 2 weeks. -- Cats know exactly how we feel. They don't give a damn… but they know. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

Re: [K3] [Elecraft] Shipping Status of the KDVR3

2008-11-17 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
great news -- Ok, so what's the speed of Dark? On 17 Nov 2008, at 14:29, e72x wrote: Hi, Ships starting 11/30/2008. !! 73, E72X, ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] Rambling on....

2008-11-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I guess we'd all like a copy - time to get it back on the web site :-) 73 de M0XDF I am told I talk in shorthand and then smudge it. - J.R.R. Tolkien (1892 - 1973) On 10 Nov 2008, at 02:32, hank k8dd wrote: I'd like a copy too. 73 & thanks. HankK8DD - Original Message - From: Ro

Re: [Elecraft] Re memories M1-M4

2008-10-30 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Excuss my ignorance, but why do you need to complete clear it? 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 30 Oct 2008, at 21:45, D

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] If you are a DXer, you need the KRX3!

2008-10-30 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I have to agree with all that - I worked VP6DX back in February on 80m at 07:27 UTC, 120W SSB from Bracknell England - 8976 miles, on a long wire! This was first call - small pileup and they came straight back to me - what can I say, my best DX so far :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- I have never

Re: [Elecraft] Bigger K3 S-meter

2008-10-30 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
MacLoggerDx has an S-meter and has for all rigs :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice as fast as that! -Lewis Carroll, mathematician and writer (1832-1898)

Re: [Elecraft] Re memories M1-M4

2008-10-30 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Yep, I should have tried it - just record again 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Always remember, half the people in the world are above average intelligence! On 30 Oct 2008, at 16:50, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have recorded cw messages in each of the 4 memories. How do I clear these memories sh

Re: [Elecraft] Re memories M1-M4

2008-10-30 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I would guess you just record again and it replaces it? -- 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 30 Oct 2008, at 16:50, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have recorded cw messages in e

elecraft@mailman.qth.net

2008-10-28 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Yes, but on a Mac with MacLoggerDX The bottom line is, the author (Don Agro of Dogpark Software) changed the program to send a mode change after the frequency change. i have found the K3 quite responsive to frequency change, but since it remembers the last mode per band (therefore effectively

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SUB RECIEVER ONLY WORKS ON 40M

2008-10-28 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
And for us idiots that might follow suit, what was the error? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. -Arthur C Clarke, science fiction writer (1917-2008) On 28 Oct 2008, at 13:47, n8ws wrote: Thanks for all the tips. It now works and of

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for October 26th & 27th, 2008

2008-10-27 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
as it says 22:55 UTC (zulu) and 02:00 UTZ -- The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit. -Moliere, actor and playwright (1622-1673) On 27 Oct 2008, at 18:10, Adam Koczarski wrote: What time does this net meet? Adam ka7ark -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:el

Re: [Elecraft] Using Logitech A745 powered computer speakers with a K3

2008-10-24 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
not what I meant. - Robert McCloskey, State Department spokesman (attributed) On 23 Oct 2008, at 23:45, Iain MacDonnell - K6IAM wrote: On 10/23/08 3:38 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Where is that option - I'm not aware of that and f/w 2.45 doesn't seem to have that option?

Re: [Elecraft] Using Logitech A745 powered computer speakers with a K3

2008-10-23 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Where is that option - I'm not aware of that and f/w 2.45 doesn't seem to have that option? -- I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn't learn something from him. -Galileo Galilei, physicist and astronomer (1564-1642) On 23 Oct 2008, at 18:24, Iain MacDonnell - K6IAM wrote: Maybe if

Re: [Elecraft] 6M Preamp

2008-10-23 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
emory, and it retains nothing that it takes in. -- Leonardo da Vinci On 23 Oct 2008, at 13:05, Julian, G4ILO wrote: David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Well, I 'may' not be QRV on 6M until then - depends when the PR6 ships :-) Thanks for the insight Geoff - I don't have a bri

Re: [Elecraft] Using Logitech A745 powered computer speakers with a K3

2008-10-23 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I don't believe you can do this with LINE OUT - that is really for data modes. You can do it using the Speakers output though, then the AF control will work too. Ensure you have set CONFIG:SPKRS = 2 Anyone else think I've missed anything? -- A child, like your stomach, doesn't need all you ca

Re: [Elecraft] 6M Preamp

2008-10-23 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
at or was it an accident? -Norma [Children's Letters to God, 1991] On 23 Oct 2008, at 11:39, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy wrote: David Ferrington, M0XDF, wrote on Thursday, October 23, 2008 2:10 AM . hell, no 6M until next May anyway! :-)

Re: [Elecraft] 6M Preamp

2008-10-22 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
sorry, found it - thanks for the heads up - ordered mine to ship with KDVR3 - hell, no 6M until next May anyway! :-) 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3 What mics are proplr using for SSB?

2008-10-22 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Same here, the on sold for the K2/K3 -- I never did a day's work in my life; it was all fun. -Thomas Edison On 22 Oct 2008, at 16:23, Bruce McLaughlin wrote: I use a Heil proset with very good results. Bruce - W*FU -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] O

[Elecraft] Re: PF KEYS

2008-10-22 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Oh, and you can use HOLD M1-M4 too, so there are actually 10 PF keys, provided you don't want to use M1-M4 for anything else. That includes Bank 2. so if you want to use M1-M4 for a message, you can't use it as a PF key. Not sure how DVR memories will co-exist with CW memories - I hope by m

[Elecraft] [K3] More PF keys - resend

2008-10-22 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I sent this over a month ago and had no response at all as far as I know - I'm not expecting a response or direct reply from Wayne et'al - they have plenty to do, but I'm surprised others didn't shoot me down in flames or comment?

Re: [Elecraft] Re: [K3] Text decode with straight key - OT now

2008-10-21 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Thanks David, yes, been sending too, both to my mentor, G3NCN (he sends a char or a word, I tell him what it is and send it back) and also sending text (normally the contents of a page-a-day calendar for yesterday :-) via an oscillator to an MFJ code reader - that is very unforgiving, so my

Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 is really a computer radio 3

2008-10-21 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
So is the price - I always think Yaesu used the number for a reason. Currently around £3800 over here. -- 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 (1

[Elecraft] Re: [K3] Text decode with straight key - OT now

2008-10-21 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Hi Ron, I'd completely agree with that, having used G4FON's excellent Koch trainer to get started, I found copying my mentor's Morse a little difficult when I first started and he sends very good Morse on a S/K. But after a little while, I got better at it. I'm up to ~ 8 WPM with him now. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KDVR3

2008-10-20 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
No, but you have to use a paddle to do it 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 i

Re: [Elecraft] K3 is really a computer radio

2008-10-20 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Yes, I'm always pressing Bank instead of mode, but it's just operator error 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Our society must make it right and possible for old people not to fear the young or be deserted by them, for the test of a civilization is the way that it cares for its helpless members. -Pear

Re: [Elecraft] Text decode with straight key

2008-10-20 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen. --John Steinbeck, novelist, Nobel laureate (1902-1968) On 20 Oct 2008, at 13:39, Julian, G4ILO wrote: David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: No, but it makes sense that the K3 knows whether you closed the dot or dash paddle and there

Re: [Elecraft] Text decode with straight key

2008-10-20 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
You can't key into memories with a straight key, correct. However if it is useful for users of paddles to have the transmitted code displayed as they send I don't see why that facility should not be extended to users of straight keys. Doesn't make sense that it can't save the input from a st

Re: [Elecraft] K3 is really a computer radio

2008-10-20 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Can we get all the features Wayne currently has on his list first please, before we start talking about a 'Pro' version? And then perhaps the PA's? Instead of a different model of K3, how about an extension panel, that either supplants the front panel or better, is additional, by plugging

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Spkrs/Phones switch - cool undocumented(?) feature

2008-10-15 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
and it you set CONFIG: SPKRS = 2 then you can get audio effects on your headphones too! 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 15 Oct 2008, at 18:31, Barry Pfeil wro

Re: [Elecraft] Stupid Question - K3

2008-10-14 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
no you need the 2nd receiver -- 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 14 Oct 2008, at 14:52, Tom Wylie wrote: With my MP I can have main VFO in left ear and Sub-VFO in right

Re: [Elecraft] NB - DSP/IF

2008-10-14 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I have to say, I haven't been able to tell a great deal of difference, but I think that is because I don't have that kind of noise at my QTH. I do find NR works really well though :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Always remember, half the people in the world are above average intelligence! On 14

Re: [Elecraft] Re: KRX3 Subrx front panel issues - AuxDSP guilty!

2008-10-13 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Be nice if I could remember :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- One glance at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for 1,000 years. To read is to voyage through time. -Carl Sagan, astronomer and writer (1934-1996) On 13 Oct 2008, at 12:55, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] Reminder - UK Elecraft net Sundays 0900 local, 3630 KHz

2008-10-11 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I'm still working on the antennas at GB4SBS, so wont be able to make it. however, it's JOTA next weekend and I hope we will then have a doublet that runs East-West, so hoping to work you on the Sunday Good luck 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Mathematics is the language with which God has written the

Re: [Elecraft] Cushcraft cable - what is it? - OT

2008-10-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
yes, I did and found some comments on it, I'm not sure what frequency. it's go to though 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever. -Chinese proverb On 11 Oct 2008, at 01:38, Iain MacDonnell - K6IAM wrote:

[Elecraft] Cushcraft cable - what is it? - OT

2008-10-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Can anyone tell me what this Cushcraft cable is like please? Written on it (in the sequence it appears) is Ultralink 93605 Cushcraft / Signals Manchester N.H. E82833 10 AWG 75 C (UL) Type CL2 ... LL82959 (CSA) CXC 60 C FT-4 It has a substansial close brade screen (silver) over a foil wra

Re: [Elecraft] big problem

2008-10-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Do you use Anderson PowerPoles for anything else in the Shack? If so, try one to see if it's the lead end or the APPs mounted on the board. Did you solder the APP to the lead? Double check the contacts are pushed firmly home. Any chance you got too much solder on the contacts? In my experienc

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - error codes

2008-10-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
And also some added info on the Wiki at http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Firmware_Error_codes this info is a little out of date now, I must go and update it sometime. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Accuracy Transcends Speed On 10 Oct 2008, at 01:43, Bob Cunnings wrote: In the Owner's Manua

[Elecraft] MacLoggerDx and K3

2008-10-09 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
it would appear the problem I was having with MacLoggerDX controlling my K3 has been fixed in version 4.3.6b8 of MLDX (available from the Dogpark web site). It now sends a mode change regardless of current mode, every time it changes the frequency and it now works very well (using a delay of

Re: [Elecraft] OT guestion...Help needed for the geography-challenged ham

2008-10-08 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
that appears to be Mozilla XForms? I am told I talk in shorthand and then smudge it. - J.R.R. Tolkien (1892 - 1973) On 8 Oct 2008, at 18:59, Leigh L. Klotz, Jr WA5ZNU wrote: If you're just an occasional user, you might try my Firefox extension. As you type in the DX prefix, it gives you a

Re: [Elecraft] k3 : Split Operation

2008-10-08 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
great, thanks, I understand better now - oh I might just spend 4 hours on Sun and put the KRX3 in. Why haven't I you ask? Because I'm busying installing a permanent antenna system for use by Scouts and club members at our Scout hut and haven't had the time :-( 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- I belie

Re: [Elecraft] k3 : Split Operation - update

2008-10-08 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
on "sub" to listed to the DX station and use VFO A/Main for transmit and listening in the pile. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Ferrington, M0XDF Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 8:39 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subje

Re: [Elecraft] k3 : Split Operation

2008-10-08 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
d the frequency the DX is listening on. It's quite easy with the KRX3 ... turn on "sub" to listed to the DX station and use VFO A/Main for transmit and listening in the pile. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Ferrington,

Re: [Elecraft] k3 : Split Operation

2008-10-08 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I don't know if it would be possible to switch which VFO is used, but I'd like to be able to tune VFOB with the larger knob in split, since I'm trying to find the frequency the DX is listening on. Yes, I know I can switch A/B, but I want to spot the frequency and Tx without having to press a

Re: [Elecraft] k3 : no CAT mode change (was Split Operation)

2008-10-07 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
: David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: nothing to do with split I see this problem with MacLoggerDX - if the mode of the band to which I'm tuning the K3 is different, invariably, I need to make it tune twice, so the mode gets set. However, if the mode of the band is correct, everything is ok. Don

Re: [Elecraft] k3 : no CAT mode change (was Split Operation)

2008-10-07 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
nothing to do with split I see this problem with MacLoggerDX - if the mode of the band to which I'm tuning the K3 is different, invariably, I need to make it tune twice, so the mode gets set. However, if the mode of the band is correct, everything is ok. Don, the author of MacLoggerDX tells

Re: [Elecraft] Contest software for PDA etc.

2008-10-04 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Also try G4FON's QSO Diary - a simpler loggin program, here: http://www.g4fon.net/QSO%20Diary.htm -- The nice thing about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from. -Andrew Tannenbaum, computer science professor (1944- ) On 4 Oct 2008, at 18:42, DL8MBS wrote: Hello, I want

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 + Microham?

2008-10-02 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Yes, a Digi Keyer - with a Mac and MacLoggerDX 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- It is almost impossible to carry the torch of truth through a crowd without singeing somebody's beard. -George Christopher Lichtenberg, scientist and philosopher (1742-1799) On 2 Oct 2008, at 17:02, gd0tep wrote: A qu

Re: [Elecraft] K3 MARS mod

2008-10-01 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
The Mars mod is just a program that Aptos will supply that opens up the frequency - there isn't a specific version of the firmware as far as I know. I haven't used it since I'm not planning on transmitting outside UK band - but then we don't have the requirements of a country that could swa

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB support under Vista?

2008-09-30 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I'd guess it's built into Vista now? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Man is the best computer we can put aboard a spacecraft and the only one that can be mass produced with unskilled labour. -Wernher von Braun, rocket engineer (1912-1977) On 30 Sep 2008, at 14:55, KB1PXD wrote: Prolific _

Re: [Elecraft] cw memory

2008-09-27 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Not that I've tried this, but if you programme at very low speed, does that help? -- Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen. --John Steinbeck, novelist, Nobel laureate (1902-1968) On 27 Sep 2008, at 08:41, AD6XY wrote: To pr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - XV144 operation

2008-09-23 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
but then you'd be turning the VFOA knob on the other K3 :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- 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 22 Sep 2008, at 20:32, N2TK wrote: Please ignore my q

Re: [Elecraft] Reminder - UK Elecraft net Sundays 0900 local, 3630 KHz

2008-09-20 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Sorry, can't make it tomorrow, putting a Tenamast up so we have a permanent antenna at GB4SBS -- 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 20 Sep 2008, at 20:39, Dave G4AON wrote: I

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