[Elecraft] Configuration of K3 Utility app

2023-12-15 Thread Don Putnick
I'm moving the K3 files from an old MacBook Pro to a new one. They were easy to find in the ~/Library/Applications Support/Elecraft folder. But what about the configuration of the K3 UTILITY itself? In other words, where are the utility terminal/macros stored? Thanks much and Happy Holidays. 73

[Elecraft] [K3] Looking for WSJT-X Rig Control advice

2023-02-23 Thread Don Putnick
I've been using WSJT-X FT8 for years using VOX. I have a MacBook Pro and an Elecraft K3. I've been encouraged to try using Rig Control. I've tried all sorts of Rig Control parameter settings, but all give one sort or another HamLib Error. Any suggestions on where to look or what to do? And yes I'm

[Elecraft] Doing the happy dance!

2022-07-25 Thread Don Putnick
A while back I committed the cardinal sin of selling my KPA500. Big mistake! I started searching for used ones. On a lark I checked the Elecraft status page. It changed from the COVID "so sorry" to "4-6 weeks". I just got the notification that my new KPA500-F is ready to ship - a few days shy of 6

Re: [Elecraft] Stacking K3-line: variation on recent thread

2022-07-23 Thread Don Putnick
Perhaps I wasn't specific enough. I'm looking to stack them directly on top of each other, not on shelves. Which component goes on the bottom and which on top? > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Stacking K3-line: variation on recent thread

2022-07-23 Thread Don Putnick
I've been following the discussion about stacking the KPA500 and KAT500. I want to stack all three: K3, KPA500, and KAT500. What do you suggest? I don't use the K3 external speaker. 73 Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3 Utility vs macOS Monterey?

2022-01-15 Thread Don Putnick
Today was the first time I tried using the K3 Utility since upgrading my MacBook Pro to macOS Monterey v12.1 . The Utility doesn't see the USB ports, only the Bluetooth port. Anyone else having this problem? Time for a K3 Utility update? The last update was in September 2019. 73 Don NA6Z

[Elecraft] Real ham radio

2021-06-29 Thread Don Putnick
"If it ain't spark gap, it ain't real ham radio." Nuff said. __ 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

[Elecraft] [K3] H2 reset internal KAT3 tuning memories

2021-06-25 Thread Don Putnick
After referring to both the Elecraft K3 manual and Steve Cady's version, I'm confused. Is there a simple way to wipe all the KAT3 tuning memories? Either way yes or no, could you please walk me through it? 73 Don NA6Z K3 #5495 __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] SOLVED: Need help with K3 vs Win 10

2021-04-25 Thread Don Putnick
Sorry for the wasted email. Problem with Win 10 drivers. Final score: NA6Z 1; Win10 0 73 Don NA6Z K3 #5495 On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 4:19 PM Don Putnick wrote: > I'm having problems controlling my K3 with applications under Win 10. > Truth in lending: Win 10 is on the Bootcamp partition

[Elecraft] Need help with K3 vs Win 10

2021-04-25 Thread Don Putnick
I'm having problems controlling my K3 with applications under Win 10. Truth in lending: Win 10 is on the Bootcamp partition of my MacBook Pro running Big Sur. The K3 Utility on the Mac side works just fine, so I know the cable is okay. I can send CW via the Utility's terminal window. I can't on

Re: [Elecraft] A different whine

2021-04-01 Thread Don Putnick
Yep, with no apologies. On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 6:55 PM w2xj wrote: > > Looks like yet another self appointed moderator. > > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] A different whine

2021-04-01 Thread Don Putnick
PLEEZE trim your email. Quoting 5 deep is a bit much. __ 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:

[Elecraft] [K3] K3 Utility hiccup

2020-09-02 Thread Don Putnick
When I use the K3 Utility Terminal tab to send CW via one of the macros (Utility macro, not K3 macro), occasionally the macro quits part way through. Any ideas as to what's going on? It's a really simple macro: TU DON CWA Configuration: K3 with latest firmware, MacBook Pro with latest version of

Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Don Putnick
I guess I should have been more specific. Will they keep them or will they discontinue them? They started as part of the K3 line. Didn't intend to mean upgrade. 73 Don NA6Z On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 9:47 PM Don Putnick wrote: > With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the fut

[Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-16 Thread Don Putnick
With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the KPA500 and KAT500? Enquiring minds want to know. 73 Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] [K3-OT] KPA500-F for sale

2020-04-03 Thread Don Putnick
For sale: Factory assembled KPA500-F 500W amplifier. Serial #818. Checked out by Elecraft, who added upgrades and mods through August 2018. Excellent condition, both operationally and cosmetically. Includes power cable and one KPAK3AUX cable. Price $1900 plus shipping costs. PayPal accepted, or

[Elecraft] SOLVED!: K3 Utility vs macOS Catalina

2020-03-27 Thread Don Putnick
500 serial port in the K3 Utility > list of serial ports. That tells me that the program is not picking them up > from the system. > > David, what do you think? > > With Don at dinner, back to CQ WPX… > > 73! > Jack, W6FB > > > On Mar 27, 2020, at 5:35 PM, Don Putn

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility vs macOS Catalina

2020-03-27 Thread Don Putnick
ou seeing the K3 Utility menu at the top of the screen when you start > the app? If so, click Window -> Set To Default Position and see if that > helps. If not, we’ll have to try something else. > > David, W4SMT > > On Friday, March 27, 2020, 7:05 PM, Don Putnick > wro

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility vs macOS Catalina

2020-03-27 Thread Don Putnick
Application: David Fleming (N35N9C572M), Developer ID Certification Authority, Apple Root CA Location: /Applications/Elecraft K3 Utility.app Kind: 64-bit On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 4:04 PM Don Putnick wrote: > Hi all, > I'm working with Rob at Elecraft on this, but I'm trying to gather more

[Elecraft] K3 Utility vs macOS Catalina

2020-03-27 Thread Don Putnick
Hi all, I'm working with Rob at Elecraft on this, but I'm trying to gather more data for us. When I open the K3 Utility under Catalina, nothing is displayed. If I go down to the dock, right click on the utility, then select "Show all windows", the utility main screen opens. BUT if I click on the

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Question re KAT500 Utility for the Mac

2017-10-19 Thread Don Putnick
> select the desired antenna for that band. When you have covered all bands > of interest and selected the antennas for each, is the proper antenna > selected when you switch to that band? If so, all should be well. > > Did I misunderstand something in your question? > > 73, > Don

[Elecraft] [K3] Question re KAT500 Utility for the Mac

2017-10-17 Thread Don Putnick
I can't seem to select one group of bands for one antenna and a different group of bands for another. All that seems to work for me is either one band or all bands. Suggestions please. Thanks and 73, Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Notch filter vs JT65?

2017-08-27 Thread Don Putnick
He's really close - 2 miles. At that distance, any power would wipe out JT65. I'm venturing to guess it's DSP artifacts. The humps are too smooth and asymmetric to either side of the notch in the spectrum display. On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 8:00 AM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: >

[Elecraft] [K3] Notch filter vs JT65?

2017-08-27 Thread Don Putnick
There's a local ham who is also on JT65. He shows up as a big red splatter on the waterfall. I used the K3's notch filter to remove him. He's gone but now there's big red splatter to either side of the notch on the waterfall and two wide peaks on the spectrum. K3, iMic soundcard, or JT65 signal

[Elecraft] [OT] JT65 on iPad?

2017-04-12 Thread Don Putnick
Not completely off topic since it is for my K3. Does anyone know of a way to run one of the JT65 variants on an iPad Pro? Apple's new MacBook Pro pricing is making me rethink replacing my current MBP. 73 Don NA6Z K3 #5495 __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] [K3] Digital "4 flicker 5" help needed

2016-12-17 Thread Don Putnick
I'm having a heck of a time fine tuning my output for digital modes. I have my sound card set at 50% volume. A mic gain of 10 gives me "3 flicker 5". A mic gain of 11 gives me "solid 5". Conversely if I keep the mic gain at 10 and change the sound card volume, same symptoms. Any suggestions on

[Elecraft] [K3} Setting K3 and WSJT-X levels?

2016-11-23 Thread Don Putnick
I know about how to use the S-meter to set transmit audio level (4 bars). What I've yet to find anywhere is a discussion on whether to favor the sound card output or the mic gain. In other words, is it better to have a lower sound card output and a higher mic gain, or vice versa, or does it

[Elecraft] [K-line] New Macbook vs K-line control/data

2016-05-06 Thread Don Putnick
Just curious if any of you Macbook owners have thought ahead about how to control all of your K-line equipment via the new Macbook's single USB-C port? I'm due for a new laptop later this year. 73 Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] [K3] For sale: 500 Hz roofing filter

2015-11-14 Thread Don Putnick via Elecraft
For sale: KFL3A-500  500 Hz, 5-pole cw/data filter $50 Price includes USPS Priority Mail shipping to USA. Certified check or USPS money order. Please contact me off list: Don dot NA6Z at yahoo dot com 73 Don NA6Z  __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] [K3/S] 500 Hz Roofing Filter

2015-10-31 Thread Don Putnick via Elecraft
For sale: KFL3A-500  500 Hz, 5-pole cw/data filter $50Price includes USPS Priority Mail shipping to USA.Certified check or USPS money order.Please contact me off list: Don dot NA6Z at yahoo dot com73 Don NA6Z  __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] [K3] PRICE REDUCED - Heil Gold Elite Mic ...

2015-10-24 Thread Don Putnick via Elecraft
... with cable/adapter for K3/K3S. Near mint condition. $75 including shipping and insurance. Please contact me off list. 73 Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] [K3] FS: Heil Gold Elite Mic ...

2015-10-06 Thread Don Putnick
... with cable/adapter for K3/K3S. Near mint condition. $99 including shipping and insurance. Please contact me off list. 73 Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] !!!THREAD CLOSED!!! Another Elecraft price increase...

2015-09-24 Thread Don Putnick via Elecraft
Get with the program, guys! How many times does Eric have to close this thread? From: Ken G Kopp To: Cc: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 6:41 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Another Elecraft price increase... I''ll

[Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-12 Thread Don Putnick via Elecraft
"- custom-built, high-quality 4-ohm oval speaker with outstanding passband characteristics"I have the honor of knowing the speaker designer and his reputation in the audio community. He put a lot of talent, love and care into that design. I'm putting it on my Christmas list!73 Don NA6Z

[Elecraft] [K3/S] For Sale: 8-pole Roofing Filters

2015-08-15 Thread Don Putnick via Elecraft
For sale, individual ormultiple:   KFL3A-250   250 Hz, 8-pole cw/data filter $95 KFL3A-2.1K  2.1 kHz,8-pole SSB filter $80 KFL3A-6K6kHz 8-pole AM / ESSB filter $80   Price includes USPSshipping to USA.   Please contact me off list: Don dot NA6Z at yahoo dot com    

[Elecraft] [K3/S] SOLD: 8-pole Roofing Filters

2015-08-15 Thread Don Putnick via Elecraft
All three have been sold. Thanks for your interest.73 Don NA6z From: Don Putnick don.n...@yahoo.com To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2015 10:14 AM Subject: [K3/S] For Sale: 8-pole Roofing Filters For sale, individual ormultiple:  KFL3A-250   250 Hz, 8

[Elecraft] Eric's missing FDIM talk

2015-07-08 Thread Don Putnick via Elecraft
Did it ever get posted anywhere? Link please. Enquiring minds want to know!73 Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] [K3] My K3 needs pimping

2015-03-09 Thread Don Putnick via Elecraft
Okay, folks. Please advise me on a worthy cause - my K3. I'm a casual DXer and I don't contest. My main modes are SSB and soundcard digital. I'm fully stocked with roofing filters, and I have the KPA500 and KAT500. Should my next purchase be a subreceiver or a panadapter, and why? 73 Don NA6Z

[Elecraft] [K3] K3 frozen on power-up

2013-10-13 Thread Don Putnick
Hi Elecraft List, In anticipation of this morning's net, I powered up my KAT500, then my KPA500, and finally my K3. It came up in a state with an empty bright screen. Also I couldn't turn it off with the power button. I unplugged the K3, then plugged it back in. I restarted it in EE INIT mode.

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 frozen on power-up

2013-10-13 Thread Don Putnick
Thanks, Fred. After disconnecting the KPAK3AUX cable I was able to reload the config file. The K3 is feeling much better. Now to diagnose what was pulling the AUXBUS down. 73 Don NA6Z -Original Message- From: Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu Sent: Oct 13, 2013 2:40 PM To: 'Don Putnick

[Elecraft] [K3] Heil Goldline HC-5.1?

2013-09-27 Thread Don Putnick
Hi all, Is anyone using the latest version of the Heil Goldline mic with their K3? I have to max out (60) the mic gain when I try to use the HC-5.1 narrow element. I've tried both H and L settings with no bias in the menu. The wide element works just fine with a mic gain of 30. I'm almost

[Elecraft] OT: Beware

2013-09-04 Thread Don Putnick
That someone was me. I agree with Don W3FPR. Yours was almost definitely a phishing attempt. Mine was different. I couldn't login to my email account. I called them, not the other way around. They had locked my account because of the number of bounces I received. Once they unlocked it, I could

[Elecraft] E-mail account hacked

2013-08-24 Thread Don Putnick
The email account I use ONLY for the Elecraft List was hacked. I apologize for any spam you may have received. Sorry and 73, Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K3 and whats next from Elecraft

2013-08-19 Thread Don Putnick
I'm sure Ron AC7AC's ideas were somewhat tongue-in-cheek, but think of the possibilities, all within reach: 1. Voice operated - K3, go to 14313 USB, tune the antenna, and set output power at 100 watts 2. Voice recognition - the K3 scans the bands looking for a SSB signal, then detects the

[Elecraft] [K3] Belated Thanks (was: Hearing Aids, Meet K3)

2013-08-15 Thread Don Putnick
I want to thank all of you who responded to my post. I got the answers I needed plus much more interesting info. I'm really looking forward to playing with the programming and pairing the hearing aids with all my bluetooth devices! 73 Don NA6Z

[Elecraft] [K3] Hearing aids, meet K3

2013-08-06 Thread Don Putnick
So I finally accepted the fact that my hearing isn't what it used to be. I got my hearing tested and hearing aids are in order. No simple hearing aids for me, though. I want the high-tech ones with multiple programs for different environments. I'm interested in how others with hearing aids

[Elecraft] [K3] Audio circuit distortion

2013-07-23 Thread Don Putnick
How much of the audio quality described in the recent threads can be attributed to the audio circuit distortion, as reported by Rob Sherwood at this year's Dayton Contest Academy? The K3 audio section starts around 41:40 into the video.

[Elecraft] [K3] Audio circuit distortion

2013-07-23 Thread Don Putnick
I watched the presentation again. Yes, Rob said the K3 was fixed in 2008. He also said the fix wasn't as good as he'd like. It didn't compete with the 0.3% distortion of the Icom 756 Pro III. So if you look at the distortion products at 44:20, would the average amateur (like me) be able to hear

[Elecraft] [K3] Audio circuit distortion

2013-07-23 Thread Don Putnick
To the three of you who took my question seriously, thank you for your answers. To the rest, you're welcome for the opportunity to have some fun. 73 Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 frequency loss

2013-06-22 Thread Don Putnick
I noticed something very suspicious. The older K3 marketing photog shows VCOs A/B as 14.195.000/14.200.00 and the newer photog shows 14.175.30/14.180.30. Enquiring minds want to know why! Where did the 20 kHz go? Don NA6Z K3/KPA500/KAT500

[Elecraft] [OT] IDXC Visalia - N6BT Antennas

2013-04-20 Thread Don Putnick
Hi all, I know the N6BT Antenna thread was closed earlier this month, but I have some direct information. Tom is one of the exhibitors at IDXC. I stopped by his booth to ask him to do some custom work for the 40M coils on my Bravo 7K. He took my request and my phone number, so we'll see what

[Elecraft] TX5K joy

2013-03-04 Thread Don Putnick
I logged them last night on 10M SSB with a K3/KPA500/KAT500 combo into a N6BT vertical. I feel the pull of DXing - resistance is futile! 73 Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] OT: QST article from one of our own

2013-01-24 Thread Don Putnick
Feb. QST, pp. 33-36, A Remotely Band Switched Tower Shunt Feed for 160 and 80 Meters, Steve WB6RSE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] Please help with Mac-KAT500 interface

2012-12-10 Thread Don Putnick
the FTDI driver is not installed on your MacBook. You need to download and install the latest driver for Mac OS X (V 2.2.18). http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm David, W4SMT -- *From:* Don Putnick don.putnick.n...@gmail.com *To:* elecraft elecraft

[Elecraft] [KAT500] Please help with Mac-KAT500 interface

2012-12-09 Thread Don Putnick
Hi all, I'm trying to control my KAT500 via the KXUSB cable to my MacBook Pro running Mountain Lion. The only two ports I see are Bluetooth-PDA-Sync and Bluetooth-Modem. The first gets KAT500 is not responding error message from the KAT Utility. The second gets a Unable to open serial port error

[Elecraft] UPDATE: [K3} Power-On Failure

2012-12-06 Thread Don Putnick
Somehow I managed to get the when all else fails sequence to work. Then it got stuck in EE INIT mode. Thanks to Brian K3KO, I pulled the ACC cable to the KPA500, and the EE INIT completed normally. Time to reload the configuration. 73 Don NA6Z On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 5:18 AM, Don Putnick

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] need help with hiss on ssb receive

2012-11-23 Thread Don Putnick
Mike, I guess you still have your hearing. I wish I could still hear hiss. But back to the issue at hand. The answers to some questions might help us out. How are you listening when you hear the hiss? By that I mean K3 speaker, headphones (brand and model), or the Kenwood speaker? Also, have you

Re: [Elecraft] New beta K3 firmware!

2012-09-21 Thread Don Putnick
I would use the FM filter for AM receive and the AM filter for ESSB receive. I used to do it all the time for listening to shortwave broadcasts on my JRC NRD-535. If the are no adjacent channel signals, you get full fidelity. Don NA6Z K3 KPA500 On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 2:57 PM, Adrian

Re: [Elecraft] New beta K3 firmware!

2012-09-21 Thread Don Putnick
Blush, I just read the other thread with the same subject line. I gotta stop thinking IF filters. Yep, you'd need to play with the DSP bandwidth too. On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 9:11 PM, Don Putnick don.putnick.n...@gmail.comwrote: I would use the FM filter for AM receive and the AM filter for ESSB

[Elecraft] [K3] Lesson in DSP noise reduction, please

2012-08-11 Thread Don Putnick
I've read Steve Cady's manual and it explains quite well how DSP noise reduction is implemented. What it doesn't explain is under what conditions the various settings should be used. For example, when should 100% noise reduction F1-1 thru F4-4 be used, and when should the mixed processed and

[Elecraft] [K3] Requesting help with K3-iMic-Fldigi

2012-08-08 Thread Don Putnick
Here's the string: MacBook Pro, OS X 10.7 Lion, Fldigi 3.21.50, Griffin iMic, K3 VOX. The same string and K3 settings work with CocoaModem, but Fldigi won't trigger the VOX. I get a PortAudio Error: Internal PortAudio error message. I disconnected the iMic and configured Fldigi for the Mac's

[Elecraft] N6BT Antennas

2012-07-19 Thread Don Putnick
I first heard of the N6BT antennas at Visalia this year. Once I managed to establish contact with Natan, I was told of a large backlog. I decided against buying the Bravo 7K. I changed my mind and decided to go ahead with the order and wait. It was during this time period that N6BT had to ramp

[Elecraft] [KX3] [OT] Account of DJ6SI's arrest and maltreatment in Greece for ham operation

2012-06-14 Thread Don Putnick
Sounds like someone in the Greek legal system really knows his amateur radios. The FT-890AT can be configured to be fully functional (transmit as well as receive) outside amateur radio bands by a simple menu operation. No hardware mods required. So when traveling internationally, don't just be

[Elecraft] Any way to automatically bypass K3 ATU when using KPA500?

2012-06-14 Thread Don Putnick
Just out of curiosity, any particular reason you want to bypass the K3 ATU? Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] [K3] K3 Plating [was: !]

2012-06-08 Thread Don Putnick
Wayne,   I really want to make my K3-line a show piece, but this black really doesn't do it for me. How much would it cost to plate it in rhodium?   73 Don NA6Z K3, KPA500, and KAT500 on order   Alternative: With the KX3 up on its tilt stand there's enough  clearance to a chunk of metal to the

[Elecraft] Openness on the reflector

2012-06-04 Thread Don Putnick
Another reason for private conversations is that's the way many of us old time newsgroup users were taught. If it's of obvious interest to the entire group, then reply via the group. If it's specific to the original poster, reply via email. BUT then it is also the responsibility of the original

[Elecraft] (META) I want to flaunt it!

2012-05-25 Thread Don Putnick
How about a K3-line screen saver that rotates thru the K3 products? Or if that's too elitist, how about one that features all of the Elecraft products? Of course, equal time for PC and Mac. Fly the flag this weekend! 73 Don NA6Z __

Re: [Elecraft] I am so over the KX3 list for shipping

2012-05-23 Thread Don Putnick
From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: Don Putnick don_n...@yahoo.com Cc: Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 8:40 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] I am so over the KX3 list for shipping Don, Great advice, but you are missing out on a lot

[Elecraft] I am so over the KX3 list for shipping

2012-05-22 Thread Don Putnick
Don's rule for buying new ham radio products: don't buy it until QST reviews it. The bugs will have been shaken out and the waiting list will have disappeared. Just bought my KPA-500 in fact. 73 Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Sort of OT: Dinner at Visalia DX Convention?

2012-03-14 Thread Don Putnick
Is anyone interested in reserving an Elecraft User's table at the Visalia DX Convention Saturday night dinner?   PLEASE contact me off list.   73 Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [K*] Hooks into the RTOS for an API

2012-01-10 Thread Don Putnick
I find it interesting this very topic was covered in depth way back in 2002 in an article by Mike Marcus, N3JMM/7JIAKO, titled Linux, Software Radio and the Radio Amateur, QST October 2002, pp. 33-35. Wander on over to http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/0210033.pdf 73 Don

[Elecraft] K3 receive filter center frequency?

2011-12-24 Thread Don Putnick
So I've been using TX DATA/AFSK A for PSK31 on 20M for quite a while with no problems. With the recent activity on 10M, I thought I'd give PSK31 a try up there. For whatever reason my 2700 Hz filter is centered on 1500 Hz (as I would expect), but my 500 Hz filter is centered on 2210 Hz. It

Re: [Elecraft] K3 receive filter center frequency?

2011-12-24 Thread Don Putnick
Thanks, Rich.That's exactly the case. At some point in time, I must have configured 20M for DATA A. The other bands were still configured at the factory setting. Happy Holidays! Don NA6Z K3 #5495 From: Richard Ferch ve3...@storm.ca To:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Error loading DSP1 firmware

2011-12-22 Thread Don Putnick
Hi Dave, I also had a problem with firmware loads. On the recommendation of one of the list members, I switched from the KUSB (yes, I have the new version) to a TrippLite Keyspan USB-Serial adapter, and my firmware load problem went away. Some consumer-grade USB-Serial adapter chips can be

Re: [Elecraft] Searching the reflector archives

2011-12-19 Thread Don Putnick
Yep. Wamder on over to http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/maillist.html Enter HRD into the search box. You'll get 1430 hits. Use the Refine search link as needed.   Don NA6Z K3 #5495 From: Jack Berry jlbe...@yahoo.com To:

Re: [Elecraft] More precise pitch options?

2011-12-11 Thread Don Putnick
I've seen what a difference in pitch can do. I used to be the code guy in our ARRL VE group. Several applicants would flunk the Novice code test because they said the ARRL standard pitch was not the same as what they used when they were learning the code. Sounded like a lame excuse to me, but

[Elecraft] Dear Santa

2011-12-07 Thread Don Putnick
Dear Santa,   I sure would like one of those new Elecraft KCR-1 Cognitive Radios.   Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] K3 mush example?

2011-12-05 Thread Don Putnick
Hi all,   As a mere mortal and a relatively new K3 owner, I would find it really eductational if someone could post an audio clip of what's being discussed.   Thanks and 73, Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] [K3] FYI: MCU load failure; K3 not responding error message

2011-09-23 Thread Don Putnick
From: Don Putnick don_n...@yahoo.com To: Elecraft Mailing List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 10:07 AM Subject: MCU load failure; K3 not responding error message My factory-built K3 came with firmware version MCU 4.36 / DSP 2.73, 4-20-2011. I'm

[Elecraft] [K3] Computer control a la Agilent?

2011-09-13 Thread Don Putnick
At work I get to play with really high end Agilent signal generators and spectrum analyzers. So my mind started wandering today. Agilent equipment contain a web server and front panel web page via TCP/IP. What would it do to the price of a K3 to add that kind of processing power and software?

[Elecraft] MCU load failure; K3 not responding error message

2011-09-10 Thread Don Putnick
latest configuration. I repeated the firmware update, with the same errors. I've also tried reinstalling the K3 Utility and downloading the firmware again. No ceegar. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks much. Don Putnick, NA6Z K3# 5495

[Elecraft] OT subjects

2011-07-19 Thread Don Putnick
There's a way to get around all the OT stuff and not have it clog your mailbox. Set mail delivery to off and browse one the searchable daily web archives instead. You can still reply via email. Hmmm. What would happen if Elecraft turned mail delivery off for a week as an experiment? Don NA6Z K3

[Elecraft] [K3] 5-pole 500 Hz filter data?

2011-07-13 Thread Don Putnick
Can someone point me to the 5-pole 500 Hz filter response curve and/or the shape factor? Thanks and 73, Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] FOLLOW-UP: [K3] Attenuator and soundcard digital modes

2011-07-06 Thread Don Putnick
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[Elecraft] [K3] Soundcard digital mode follow-up

2011-07-06 Thread Don Putnick
2nd try - don't know why my last e-mail was blank Thanks to all of you for the suggestions. I didn't make it clear what the circumstances were, so here goes. I was using the K3 in DATA A mode with the stock 2700 roofing filter. No attenuation, preamp, or noise reduction. I connect the LINE IN

[Elecraft] [K3] Attenuator and soundcard digital modes

2011-07-05 Thread Don Putnick
After having a less than successful time with PSK31 during the 13 Colonies Special Event, I think I need to learn more about noise reduction. I've read the section in KE7X's manual, but I'm looking for guidance specific to the soundcard digital modes. 1) It appears the K3's attenuator is fixed

Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility

2011-06-19 Thread Don Putnick
Kok Chen W7AN develops high-quality freeware on the Mac side of the house, cocoaModem for the digital modes for example. Unfortunately he doesn't have rig control software. What are people using for the Mac/K3 combination, short of running Windows apps under Wine? 73 Don NA6Z K3 #5495

Re: [Elecraft] Digital software compatibility

2011-06-19 Thread Don Putnick
Oops ... W7AY -Original Message Kok Chen W7AN develops high-quality freeware on the Mac side of the house, __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] [K3] Mac OS X version of Config Utility

2011-06-16 Thread Don Putnick
After I've installed and used the config utility, is there a way to change the location where the config files are stored/retrieved? There's a browse option for the firmware but not for the config files. I don't remember if there was a browse option at install. 73 Don NA6Z K3 #5495

[Elecraft] SOLVED: [K3] Need help with soundcard digital mode transmit

2011-06-10 Thread Don Putnick
! 73 Don NA6Z -Original Message- From: Don Putnick don.putn...@earthlink.net Sent: Jun 9, 2011 10:03 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [K3] Need help with soundcard digital mode transmit (retry) Hi all, I'm the proud new papa of Elecraft K3 #5495. I've been able to receive PSK31 via

[Elecraft] [K3] Need help with soundcard digital mode transmit (retry)

2011-06-09 Thread Don Putnick
Hi all, I'm the proud new papa of Elecraft K3 #5495. I've been able to receive PSK31 via both the rear line-out and the rear speaker jacks. The line-out jack appears to be at a fixed level, which is a little low, but the rear speaker jack with volume control works just fine (that's the

[Elecraft] [K3] Newbie question re MAIN:MIC SEL

2011-06-08 Thread Don Putnick
I operate both SSB and soundcard digital modes. Do I need to change MAIN:MIC SEL each time I switch, or will my K3 remember FP for SSB and LINE IN for DATA A? 73 de Don NA6Z How do you tell your boss you want paternity leave for your new Elecraft K3?

[Elecraft] [K3] Need help with soundcard digital mode transmit

2011-06-08 Thread Don Putnick
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[Elecraft] Revised WTB: K2 stock or with KDSP2

2005-01-04 Thread Don Putnick
Revised WTB: assembled K2, stock or with the DSP filter option. Will be used for receive only, so the fewer additional options the better. Please reply to this e-mail address with condition and asking price. Thanks and Happy New Year Don NA6Z ARRL and W5YI VE