Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Split RS232?

2009-05-24 Thread HowardZ
This free software will solve your problem http://www.eterlogic.com/Products.VSPE.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Split-RS232--tp2949319p2966261.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __

Re: [Elecraft] Interfacing

2009-05-25 Thread HowardZ
Peter, I responded to this problem of yours on the Palstar At-Auto yahoo group. Have you tried moving the jumper in the At-Auto? Howard -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Interfacing-tp2963242p2971089.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Split RS232?

2009-05-25 Thread HowardZ
HowardZ wrote: > > This free software will solve your problem > > http://www.eterlogic.com/Products.VSPE.html > Let's say your K3 has one 9pin RS232C port, and you want to connect it to your amplifier so the amplifier will always know the band/frequency the radio is se

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 2 meters and MARS/CAP

2009-05-27 Thread HowardZ
Well, the Mars mod for an ICOM 7000 gives 118-173MHz tx coverage. The Mars mod for the ICOM 91AD handheld gives 137 to 174 MHz tx coverage. The Mars mod for the ICOM 746PRO gives 108-174 Mhz tx coverage. Of course the RX coverage is at least as large as the tx coverage. Now, this is what the mos

Re: [Elecraft] Battery Charging with DC Power Supply

2009-06-08 Thread HowardZ
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4103 http://www.iotaengineering.com/iq.htm -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Battery-Charging-with-DC-Power-Supply-tp3041295p3044805.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] Battery Charging with DC Power Supply

2009-06-08 Thread HowardZ
The power supply that is built to also be a battery charger http://www.iotaengineering.com/dls45.htm The reviews: http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4103 Add an EXTERNAL IQ4 for better battery charging http://www.iotaengineering.com/iq.htm Do not buy the model with INTERNAL IQ4. Howard -- Vi

Re: [Elecraft] Battery Charging with DC Power Supply

2009-06-09 Thread HowardZ
Hi Steve, My experience has been better with the IOTA DLS-45. I used it for about a year for my Icom 746pro. Then I bought an Alico DM-340MV linear for my 746pro and used the IOTA for my 2m radio. I did not notice any difference in noise levels on HF - but perhaps it depends what frequenci

Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. Icom IC-7600

2009-06-16 Thread HowardZ
Universal radio lists the radio as having "104dB dynamic range and +30dbm 3rd order intercept point ". Maybe it will soon make the top of Sherwood's list. However, I do not see any mention of "diversity receive". -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-vs.-Icom-IC-7600-tp25885

Re: [Elecraft] K3 eHam review after 2+ years

2009-07-04 Thread HowardZ
Well, I see the elecraft K3 as still a work in progress. No, I am not referring to the firmware/software mods. I am referring to continuing hardware mods. The latest is the audio filter to make SSB audio actually sound good - like a good radio sounds. It was very nice of you all to buy the radi

Re: [Elecraft] K3 eHam review after 2+ years

2009-07-04 Thread HowardZ
Ah Don, You are so kind. I expected to be labeled a troll. Monte, yes, I got hid hard by the IT recession - and never recovered - and now we have another recession. I work at under half my last IT salary - managing/leading squads of TSA screeners - making sure they do their jobs by the book -

Re: [Elecraft] K3 eHam review after 2+ years

2009-07-04 Thread HowardZ
Ah Don, You are so kind. I expected to be labeled a troll. Monte, yes, I got hid hard by the IT recession - and never recovered - and now we have another recession. I work at under half my last IT salary - managing/leading squads of TSA screeners - making sure they do their jobs by the book -

Re: [Elecraft] K3 eHam review after 2+ years

2009-07-05 Thread HowardZ
Ah Don, You are so kind. I expected to be labeled a troll. Monte, yes, I got hid hard by the IT recession - and never recovered - and now we have another recession. I work at under half my last IT salary - managing/leading squads of TSA screeners - making sure they do their jobs by the book -

Re: [Elecraft] K3 eHam review after 2+ years

2009-07-05 Thread HowardZ
Well Dave, I am not certain that a better radio will help me hear through the noise. A few weeks ago we had no noise at all for a few days - someone mentioned how quiet it was on one of the nets, but then a few days later the noise was back. Move 20Khz in either direction and the noise is gone,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 eHam review after 2+ years

2009-07-05 Thread HowardZ
Well Dave, I am not certain that a better radio will help me hear through the noise. A few weeks ago we had no noise at all for a few days - someone mentioned how quiet it was on one of the nets, but then a few days later the noise was back. Move 20Khz in either direction and the noise is gone,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 eHam review after 2+ years

2009-07-06 Thread HowardZ
Julian, I read your web page about the MFJ 1026 and I think you did an excellent job. I'm not sure the Miracle Whip type antenna will do a good job down in the 75/80m range - but that was insightful that the noise antenna needs to be tuned to frequency to perform well. My 320ft one wavelength l

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Help with Ham Radio Deluxe and K3

2009-07-07 Thread HowardZ
K7AGE in kalifornia seems to have solved the problem of how to control your home computer and radio when away from home on a trip. See his video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whe9nV9InnQ He uses www.logmein.com which provides free remote control of the one's home computer. The PRO versio

Re: [Elecraft] FW: The use of a doublet

2009-07-14 Thread HowardZ
In the Book one studies for the Amateur Extra book are tables of what occurs to voltage and current in the feedline. The graphed waves of voltage and current in the feedline are different for coax compared to ladder line. The graphs have tick marks every 1/4 wavelength of the frequency in use -

Re: [Elecraft] Turning off Amp PTT when using Tune Button

2009-07-14 Thread HowardZ
When you buy the SG-500 amp, be sure to also buy the "remote on/off switch". This remote is also your BAND SELECT switch which also has an AUTO settings. If SGC would post a picture and description of it, I am sure they'd sell more of them. Considering the work it took to design and build it, I th

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and amplifiers such as ALS-600

2009-07-22 Thread HowardZ
Is it best to use a buffer send/ptt device like the Ameritron ARB-704 with the K3? Howard -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-and-amplifiers-such-as-ALS-600-tp3300117p3303890.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___

Re: [Elecraft] Max-Gain MK-8

2009-07-22 Thread HowardZ
Well, maybe I'm being a little picky here, but the "Arrow 2m/440m j-pole" is not a j-pole antenna. Arrow calls it an "open stub j-pole" - but it's a new creation and borrowing the popular "j-pole"name. Looking at the pictures - the vertical element which has the coax cable attached to it - well t

Re: [Elecraft] Variable bandwidth crystal filter

2009-08-06 Thread HowardZ
It appears that the only way the K3 achieves its high test scores in dynamic range is when the noise is outside the roofing filter's bandwidth. Only the roofing filter yields this high performance. For example, if your roofing filter is 2.8Khz, but you hear an unwanted nearby signal, and you use

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Management Program

2009-08-10 Thread HowardZ
This isn't quite what you are looking for, but it may do the job: http://home.roadrunner.com/~n2bc/SW.htm Fred Lozo wrote: > > Does anyone know of a Memory Management Program for the K3 that makes > possible downloading, manipulating and uploading frequency settings? > Thanks, > Fred AK5U >