Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Question

2021-04-18 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
e 2019, and had the following performed (amongst other fixes and updates): "Replaced Q5, D7, R3, R9 and R24 for Transmit/Receive MOD (Improves robustness in Transmit/Receive circuitry)." Good luck getting a response from Elecraft support now. A

Re: [Elecraft] [DXLab] Powering down K3 using DXLab Commander

2021-02-12 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
ther than this, Commander is working fine. > > User -defined Command Sequence: > Note: Power Off > Command:PS0; Try the following: 'PS0; ASCII commands must be prefixed with a single-quote - see https://www.dxlabsuite.com/commander/Hel

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 Mini - Local Connection

2020-08-22 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
s like its connection to the RRC box is TTL, not RS232, so to connect that to a K3 directly might require a level converter interface. 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 fault!

2020-05-03 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
On my early model, the interlock switch is actuated by an assembly including a 13mm 4-40 standoff (and some other hardware), which is attached to the inside of the top cover. I'll attempt to send you the old (rev C) assembly manual off-list. 73, ~iain / N6ML On Sun, May 3, 2020 at 1:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Remote Control

2020-04-03 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
Port Redirector software, TruPort® technology enables Windows-based applications to access and control serial ports on the UDS2100 as if they were actually local PC serial ports." So you need to install that (Com Port Redirector software) on your Windows PC. It appears to be available at: https

Re: [Elecraft] K3 problem

2019-10-24 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
ernate VFO encoder or one of it’s > connections. > > Opinions? Seems to me a visit back to the mothership. ... or try to diagnose and fix it yourself. The VFO A and B encoders are the same, so you could swap them to determine if it's the e

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 no power out

2019-10-15 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
ad this repair done lately? I just wondered what the cost is to > repair if anyone knows. Minimum $95 (one hour), plus parts and any additional labour. Waiting to find out 73/GL, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft limited ed Hex key

2019-10-07 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
I bought E0421 (new from Elecraft) in late 2008. It got some light use, but has spent most of its life in its box. It's available for sale if anyone's interested. 73, ~iain / N6ML On Sun, Oct 6, 2019 at 6:54 PM James F. Boehner MD via Elecraft wrote: > > I wanted to than

Re: [Elecraft] [K3 / K3s] Both TX Inhibit and Remote Power On ability?

2019-03-23 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
t the TX Inhibit and the Remote Power On features share the > same ACC pin 7 and are mutually exclusive, has anyone found a way to > have both abilities simultaneously ? Use pin 8 to power on remotely. Pin 7 can be an *output* that indicates when power is on, or an input for TX I

Re: [Elecraft] Any KPA1500 received that were ordered after 1st day?

2018-04-03 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
his one makes it more difficult to be patient with 73, ~iain / N6ML On Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 6:31 PM, Michael Walker wrote: > This is too funny. > > Guys, relax. I'm sure they are working their butts off to get the amps out > as quickly as possible and as QA'd as possibl

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 #39 in operation!

2018-03-24 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
sist ;) 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help s

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

2018-03-20 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
Comparison: https://pasteboard.co/HcSCnnK.jpg Yeah. I'm due for a new CM500. I thought I'd try the SB45, but don't really like it :/ 73, ~iain / N6ML On Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 10:29 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: > Depends how big your ears are, I suppose... but fo

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40

2018-03-20 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
Depends how big your ears are, I suppose... but for me, the CM500 is more comfortable - the SB45 opening is quite a bit smaller, and pinches my ears a bit. I also like the mesh band (CM500) better than the squishy one (SB45)... but I'm not bald... yet 73, ~iain / N6ML On Tue, M

Re: [Elecraft] 2D Fasteners

2018-03-16 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
On Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 11:47 AM, Wes Stewart wrote: > I've never understood why a three-dimensional object is called "2D". Presumably because they *fasten* in two dimensions (there are no threaded holes in the ends of the blocks). 73, ~iain / N6ML > On 3/16/2018

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Deliver Update

2018-03-15 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
I guess "3-4 weeks" has become "2-3 weeks" (since 5 weeks ago). so maybe if we substitute "months" for "weeks" we'll get something more realistic :/ I still think that each time-relative statement on that page should include an individual timest

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Deliver Update

2018-03-15 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
That was was the status on Feb 6th, though: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA1500-ordered-8-24-td7638005.html#a7638028 So I'm failing to see an update 73, ~iain / N6ML On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 1:39 PM, Dennis Moore wrote: > There is a date at the top of the page, Ma

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B Digital I/O assembly

2018-03-15 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
Ugh! I hope you didn't blow anything by shorting pins together with the shield of the USB plug! 73, ~iain / N6ML On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 1:18 PM, Michael Blake wrote: > I am not sure how many of you have noticed the warnings in the K3s and P3 > manual to NOT plug a USB B con

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Deliver Update

2018-03-15 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
those orders over the next 2-3 weeks." could be accompanied by the date on which they were posted... it seems like that was the status about a month ago :/ I wonder if the update didn't get pushed, or maybe there's caching somewhere. It's not in my browser. 73, ~iain / N6ML

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Deliver Update

2018-03-15 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
Or http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm 73, ~iain / N6ML On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 12:49 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > We are working hard and have just updated the KPA1500 shipping status as of > today 3/15. > > see: http://

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 adds attenuation in Operate

2018-03-10 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
ntinues to read fine and power output is also fine. > Any suggestions on what might be wrong? Happened to mine years ago. T/R PIN diode failure was suspected. A replacement RF module fixed it. GL/73, ~iain / N6ML __

Re: [Elecraft] K3 err 12v

2018-02-24 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
t came up with > either bad connector seating or circuit breaker issues, neither which seem to > be the case. http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740182%20KPA3CONMDKT%20Instruction%20Manual.pdf 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K3S and Winkeyer

2018-02-21 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
OM-port for keying. This works fine for some, but others have issues with timing (it's dependent on Windows and the COM port operating smoothly). The WinKeyer is very well regarded amongst contesters, and will generally provide the most dependable operation. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] Line Out Monitor Adjustment

2018-01-18 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
h) to set the "T=" level (TX monitor). Tap '2' again to return to the RX LINE OUT setting." 73, ~iain / N6ML [1] ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/hfwnotes.rtf __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qt

Re: [Elecraft] Odd K3s Behavior for 30 meter DATA mode

2017-10-03 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
gt; below 1.1 KHz (at least for a 2.8 KHz filter). > > This must be some "Per Band" feature that I am not understanding. Are you in the right sub-mode? (hold the "DATA MD" (AFX) button, then make sure you're in "DATA A") 73, ~iain / N6ML __

Re: [Elecraft] No USB audio output from K3/0 Mini

2017-05-11 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
the Config menu of the K3/0-Mini. > In that case the K3/0-Mini's USB port could be configured by the user for > either Remoterig hardware or software RemoteHams.com and it would be easy > to switch. But it'd have to be electrically switched inside, and I suspect that such sw

Re: [Elecraft] winkeyer

2017-02-15 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
al 73, ~iain / N6ML On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 9:57 AM, Jim Larson wrote: > It sure would be awesome if a user could put the internal K3s keyer into a > Winkeyer emulation mode. The majority of logging software supports K1EL's > command set, but not all support the Elecr

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 power output starts out low, then goes up

2016-11-16 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
on, it's an output problem. If it doesn't, it might be an issue of insufficient audio input for SSB modulation. (AFAIK) the K3 will automatically boost the audio input if it detects that there's not enough (a feature that I'm not particularly fond of). 73, ~iain / N6M

Re: [Elecraft] Strange KAT500 Firmware Issue

2016-11-14 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
rting an error. Suggestions anyone? You seem to be getting confused between KAT500 and KPA500. The current KPA500 firmware is 1.47. 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecra

Re: [Elecraft] Remote AC power switch?

2016-09-13 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
("telnet" interface) WTI Network Power Switch that I rescued from a recycle pile. Digital Loggers Inc make a good/inexpensive "Web Power Switch". For powering-on the K3 via ACC pin 8, I use a RS232 port on an onsite PC, with the same simple circuit used for FSK k

Re: [Elecraft] Dx Commander Settings for K3s

2016-09-10 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
ot really critical). The baud rate should be set to match the K3's CONFIG:RS232 setting. RTS and DTR should be set to "Off". 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ele

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 control not working with DXLap or N1MM

2016-09-09 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
COM ports. If you have access to another PC, you might try the K3 Utility there. 73, ~iain / N6ML On Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 3:16 PM, Jeff Griffin wrote: > I just got back down here where the K3/0 is located. So Iain, your saying I > should be able to talk to the K3/0 with the K

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 stopped answering to serial commands

2016-09-06 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
same thing, but only when there is nothing plugged in. The schematic shows a switch connected to (unused) pin 4. A simpler test might be to use a stereo audio cable, plugged into ACC1 - measure between the tip and ring at the other end. I see a few M-ohms there in both directions

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 stopped answering to serial commands

2016-09-05 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
most sounds like the TX and RX lines might be shorted together?? But if this only happens when the cable is connect to the KX3, perhaps the short is inside. When you type "ID;", does it echo back one character at a time, or the

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 mini usb port

2016-09-04 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
ell you if the problem is with the COM port plumbing or the DXLab Suite config. 73, ~iain / N6ML > On 9/3/2016 10:03 AM, Jeff Griffin wrote: >> >> I'm at FTDI 2.12.18.0, >> I think this is the right level. There are no errors reported in any of >> the >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Band Tracking

2016-08-07 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
Seems like an issue with the "BCD" data from the K3 to the KPA500, but the symptoms don't seem to point to a single broken wire. It may be an obscure firmware bug. What happens if you take 30m back out of the band-map? Is the K3 firmware up-to-date? 73, ~iain / N6ML On S

Re: [Elecraft] Turn on KAT500?

2016-08-06 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
ield-test-firmware-new-PSK63-mode-changes-related-to-KAT500-amp-K3-0-mini-td7593869.html Do you have something connected to AUX on the K3, that might be pulling down the AUXBUS line? 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] Can a KX3 be configured to work like a K0 or K0 mini?

2016-07-24 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
On Sun, Jul 24, 2016 at 1:39 PM, george allen wrote: > Wondering if I can use my KX3 for remote operation? AFAIK this is still valid... https://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg145357.html 73, ~iain / N

Re: [Elecraft] Got the gear, need the garb!

2016-07-16 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
hing else available for purchase from Elecraft, but there may be "aftermarket options" like: http://www.qsl.net/w9wis/sewdivine/Elecraft_Shirts.html 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/m

Re: [Elecraft] Napple Updates?

2015-09-10 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
quot;[KX3]" (or something along those lines). The full set of topics is at: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-f365791.standard.html 73, ~iain / N6ML On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 11:03 AM, Jose Rivera wrote: > This 'reflector' or listserve is ok, but not ideal for readi

Re: [Elecraft] Mic gain goes to zero using N1MM

2015-09-09 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
1MM+. Is it possible that you have a macro associated with one of the memory buttons('s programmable function), which sets the MIC gain, and one of your lesser-used N1MM Logger messages is virtually pushing that button (SWT/SWH)? 73, ~iain / N6ML

Re: [Elecraft] Can a K3/0 be turned into a K3?

2015-03-30 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
probably could sell your K3/0 and buy a K3 kit to build (and not be left with useless PCBs). Personally I prefer the form-factor of the "full size" K3 over the "mini", and I believe I'm not alone, so there's probably a market for y

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY K3 Help

2015-03-30 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
re interface of some sort (could be as simple as a couple of transistors and resistors to level-convert between a RS232 port and the K3's PTT and FSK inputs. Whether or not FSK is better than AFSK is somewhat of a religious debate.. 73, ~iain / N6ML On Mon, Mar 30, 2015 at 11:56

Re: [Elecraft] Using K3 with CW Skimmer

2015-02-04 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
ad of negative, due to the IF being reversed on the K3 above 30MHz (or so). Not sure why you would be seeing different behaviour on the lower bands. 73, ~iain / N6ML On Wed, Feb 4, 2015 at 2:37 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: > Update - I don't understand how or why, but if I set CW Skimme

Re: [Elecraft] Kat500 as wattmeter?

2015-01-24 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
"KPA500 Remote" might work for you - not sure if it has a "local" mode (I've never used it), but I suppose you could run server and client on the same PC if you had to http://www.elecraft.com/k2_remote.htm#k3remote 73, ~iain / N6ML On Fri, Jan 23, 2015

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 all in one box? + P3/0

2015-01-14 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
get 192kHz with 16-bit samples, I think that adds up to 6Mbps. I suspect that not many remote sites have that sort of upstream b/w available 73, ~iain / N6ML On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 5:19 AM, wrote: > Sorry for my confusion, I was thinking IQ as the usable form of IF at the > contr

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 mini

2015-01-14 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
s you could with the original K3/0. Perhaps you could build a level-converter and make it work - I don't know if it's that simple or not. It'd be a rather expensive "upgrade" anyway. 73, ~iain / N6ML On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 9:39 AM, W2BLC wrote: > Does that me

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Tascam US-322 to K3

2015-01-09 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
on to the ring of the line out jack - even without the sub RX, it will become active if "CONFIG:LIN OUT=PHOnES"... or at least it gets the main RX audio when the sub is inactive in that case. 73, ~iain / N6ML ___

[Elecraft] K2: V RFDET odd behaviour

2014-12-07 Thread Iain Kelly
ed any light on what I am missing here? 73, Iain M0PCB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http:

Re: [Elecraft] [NCCC] K3 Remote - Losing rx audio on Focus swap & other operations

2014-11-15 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
to whatever those pots are physically set to - notably turning on or off the sub-receiver. It's rather annoying when trying to work a weak DXpedition running split on SSB, and I/we need to bug Wayne about this again :) 73, ~iain / N6ML __

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Preamp

2014-09-05 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
ecause it makes the noise louder - it's because it raises the signals (from the antenna) above the receiver's internal noise. 73, ~iain / N6ML On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 1:54 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: > Aware as I am that the word ³data² is not the plural of the word > ³anecdote,²

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and preamp

2014-09-05 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
nnect the antenna, a preamp isn't going to do much for you 73, ~iain / N6ML On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 5:14 AM, Brian wrote: > Quite some time ago there was a discussion that adding a preamp at the K3 > antenna terminals couldn't possibly help. The argument is that i

Re: [Elecraft] The small little double nuts between RS232 connectors or 15 pin connectors

2014-08-30 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
t > could screw between connectors and also a source for a little bag of them. Pan Pacific calls them "barrel nuts" (p/n H-BN-P10) 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listin

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] A speaker for the K3 (Phonema)

2014-08-26 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
t; desktop. You can do that with one speaker - just set CONFIG:SPKRS=1 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@m

Re: [Elecraft] Slow-scan TV (SSTV) display on the P3 and PX3?

2014-08-18 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
rface issues to which I referred > earlier in this thread. DATA A and AFSK A/FSK D need separate default > bandwidth (2.8 or 4 KHz for DATA A, 500 Hz for AFSK A/FSK D) and the > last used BW/FC values need to be stored per sub-mode/band. +1 73, ~iain / N6ML > On 2014-08-18 10:10 AM, Ia

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Using MiC Key (PTT) to Transmit (activate) VOX (NOT Computer)

2014-08-15 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
time. 73, ~iain / N6ML On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 9:52 AM, Mike Reublin wrote: > Is it possible you have confused PTT and VOX? I can't imagine VOX being > controlled by a foot switch. > > 73, Mike NF4L > > On Aug 15, 2014, at 12:40 PM, KB7WVB wrote: > >> I

Re: [Elecraft] Copper Sheetin g Suppliers?

2014-07-30 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
I've not used them myself, but Grainger is usually recommended for stuff like that... http://www.grainger.com/category/copper-blanks-flats-bars-plates-and-sheet-stock/copper/raw-materials/ecatalog/N-c0w?bc=y 73, ~iain / N6ML On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 12:37 PM, Brian F. Wruble wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] How reliable an internet connection is needed for A K3 remote to work well?

2014-07-16 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
nals with a narrow filter engaged - if there's any significant latency, you've already tuned past the signal before you hear it. It's a tricky problem area. My personal software solution uses UDP and a moderately-sized buffer, and when the buffer builds up to a point where the latency is mo

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KRC2 for controlling 12VDC

2014-07-07 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
he same for the preamp if I want it on/off. Theoretically, the K3 could convey RX ANT status to the KRC2 over AUXBUS, and the KRC2 could drive some outputs based on that, but (AFAIK) that is not implemented in either firmware. 73, ~iain / N6ML _

Re: [Elecraft] K3 60-Meter Dial Display Frequencies

2014-06-22 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
uestion; the channel frequencies for CW and USB are listed at: http://www.arrl.org/news/new-60-meter-privileges-now-in-effect and should be used exactly as listed there for CW and USB modes on the K3. 73, ~iain / N6ML > On 6/22/2014 5:32 PM, Bob Myers wrote: >> >> To our K3 60-Meter

[Elecraft] 270 foot (ish) Doublet & K3 ATU

2014-05-15 Thread Iain G4SGX
ause rfi probs, but then I only run 100W. Iain G4SGX --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mai

Re: [Elecraft] broken receiver, I suspect

2014-05-10 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
than about 2W. If you don't have the KXV3, there's another PIN diode on the main RF board that can be vulnerable. I'll forward you an email from support when this happened to me a while ago 73, ~iain / N6ML On Sat, May 10, 2014 at 3:04 PM, Jeff Stai wrote: > On Sat, M

Re: [Elecraft] 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

2014-05-10 Thread Iain Kelly
Wayne, This is very interesting (and great) news. I shall take this opportunity to express my interest in the 4m module, and have tipped off another local amateur I know who also would be very keen for such a beastie. Many thanks & 73, Iain M

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AF Gain

2014-05-03 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
l still controls the AF gain, however the loudness I like > it at moves around if I adjust it. Seems like a stupid question, but I have to ask are you sure it's not just that the knob is loose? 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elec

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 not responding to K3

2014-05-01 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
20W as >passing through (on it's 'power' display.) > > I've verified that the amp's RADIO option is set to 'K3'. > > Does anyone have any ideas? What happens if you connect the K3 directly to the KPA500 (i.e. remove the KAT500 from the picture, temp

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] MIC Bias has no effect

2014-04-19 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
where (at least sometimes) the bias is delivered on the ring instead of the tip. I actually find that the CM500 audio is hotter when bias is turned OFF in the KX3. 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.n

Re: [Elecraft] Loving the K3/0 Mini, but some questions...

2014-04-19 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
unno ;) > 3 - The sidetone on CW is generated by the RRC unit, so it might be a > question for them -- is there a way to adjust the pitch? Mine is at about > 750 Hz, way too high for me. There should be a "Side tone hz" setting on t

Re: [Elecraft] Rising current on Tx (K3)

2014-04-16 Thread Iain G4SGX
remember I may have had it mobile once or twice. All makes perfect sense now! 73 Iain G4SGX --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Rising current on Tx (K3)

2014-04-16 Thread Iain G4SGX
suspect a failing component under stress, hopefully coax or balun and not a PA component.. Time will tell, thanks for your advice. 73 Iain G4SGX --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

Re: [Elecraft] Rising current on Tx (K3)

2014-04-15 Thread Iain G4SGX
. On a 20 second TX it rose to about 26 Amps (!) and the Hi Curr error message came up on screen. The rig USED to be OK for extended periods of RTTY. I have not tried on any other bands. Can anyone explain this behaviour? Iain G4SGX --- This email is free from viruses and malware because

Re: [Elecraft] Line Out Jack

2014-04-08 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
ng). Wikipedia (which knows everything, right?) seems to concur... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phone_connector_(audio) 73, ~iain / N6ML On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 9:56 AM, Josh Fiden wrote: > I'm curious about this. If anyone has reference to an actual 1/8" connector, > p

Re: [Elecraft] Help! I have bricked my K3.

2014-03-31 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
Are you using a USB/Serial adapter? If you have another one of a different type, or a "real" COM port, you might try them instead 73/GL, ~iain / N6ML On Mon, Mar 31, 2014 at 2:17 PM, Bill Coleman wrote: > I noticed this weekend that Elecraft had updated the firmware (n

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K3/0-Mini Remote Front Panel

2014-03-21 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
er the serial connection to the remote K3. > Not sure about RS-232 vs. TTL here, too. Let's see if Elecraft shines in. > But what's sure if you want to use the K3/0 mini locally, i.e. without the > RRC's, you'll have to

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K3/0-Mini Remote Front Panel

2014-03-21 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
It'd be interesting to see a pin-out for the 15-pin connector on the back of the K3/0-Mini. 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.

Re: [Elecraft] N1MM/K3/KX3 Programming

2014-03-21 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
ros&structure=N1MM+Logger+Documentation 73, ~iain / N6ML __ 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: ht

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - WinkeyUSB Keying Issue

2014-03-09 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
how long) that character is until the operator has finished keying it. Setting the client to a significantly higher speed than the server doesn't seem practical, and still doesn't really solve the problem - the difference in speed would have to be huge to make a zero no longer than an &#

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - WinkeyUSB Keying Issue

2014-03-08 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
3). I was worried that it was something inside the K3 that was failing, but after I replaced both the WinKeyer and the cable connecting it to the K3, it's been 100% fine since. I still don't know if it was the WinKeyer or the cable that was causing the problem, but didn't want to have

Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT K3 - LAPTOP SINGLE RS232 PORT - WITH WRITELOG AND PROPOSED P3 OPERATION

2014-03-06 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
our thoughts will be greatly apreciated to relieve a somewhat > tired brain !!. The P3 connects to the laptop's serial port, and the K3 connects to the P3. This is covered on page 13 of the P3 Owner's Manual. 73, ~iain / N6ML __

Re: [Elecraft] Mic and headphone

2014-03-06 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
The Plantronics headset is normally inserted in the cord between the telephone and its handset, which does use all 4 wires, like this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:RJ9_Handset_diagram.svg Don't know about impedance/level-matching with the K3 73, ~iain / N6ML On Wed, Mar 5,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 digital mode

2014-03-04 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 6:51 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote: > If you're using external sound for your data modes, you should have > the mode set to DATA A, not AFSK A. AFSK A is the correct sub-mode for "soundcard RTTY".

Re: [Elecraft] K3--DATA mode--Passband/Shift Center Frequency

2014-02-24 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
to change the RTTY tones to match your software configuration. 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Serial Connection Properties?

2014-01-14 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
/8" plug at the KAT500 end is securely connected. It's (too) easy to pull it out slightly and loose (sic) connection. What happens when you select the correct COM port and click on [Test Communications] on the [Port] tab of the KAT500 Utility? 73, ~iain / N6ML ___

Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

2013-12-26 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
On Thu, Dec 26, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Phil Kane wrote: > On 12/26/2013 8:17 AM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: >> These have caught my eye at my local Costco recently: >> >> http://www.costco.com/Sony-MDR-10RDC-Premium-Noise-Canceling-Headphones.product.100083695.html >> >

Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

2013-12-26 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
choose. At least with the Costco one, you can return it to the store if it doesn't work out... 73, ~iain / N6ML On Thu, Dec 26, 2013 at 8:17 AM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: > These have caught my eye at my local Costco recently: > > http://www.costco.com/Sony-MDR-10RDC

Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

2013-12-26 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
ction quality as your MDR-V6's (guessing), but may be worth checking out if you're a member, or know someone who is... 73, ~iain / N6ML On Wed, Dec 25, 2013 at 2:16 PM, Joel Black wrote: > I am looking for a pair of noise cancelling headphones. > > I have a pair of Sony MDR-V6

Re: [Elecraft] K3: the actul IF QRG ?

2013-12-05 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
anadapters, which need to keep track of the exact I.F. center frequency as filter bandwidths and shifts are changed by the operator." 73, ~iain / N6ML On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 1:06 PM, KD7YZ Bob wrote: > Howdy K3' people: > > I am playing with the SDR-IQ and a program called SDR-

Re: [Elecraft] [K3 Remote] Audio Dropout switching SUB on/off

2013-12-01 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
a couple of months ago. A workaround is to [try to remember to] leave the AF gain controls on the remote K3 at your preferred positions, since actually the value reverts to those values, not to zero. 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft m

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & RemoteRig

2013-11-23 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
o me. If you're sending CW through the RemoteRig units, you're not using the K3's internal keyer, so changing its speeed would be irrelevant (as would the WPM displayed). 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Remote control problem & question

2013-11-03 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
the 220VAC supply going to mine, which runs off the K3's ACC 12V output, so if I power-cycle the K3, the KPA500 follows. It is necessary once in a while, when the firmware hangs. 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http:/

Re: [Elecraft] Using a PC headset with K3, connections reverse at rear MIC jack?

2013-10-29 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
O3 Audio IO Board shows this too. 73, ~iain / N6ML __ 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 host

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 rfi problem and other curious behavior

2013-10-25 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
ation issue in the KPA500 - support should be able to help with that. 73, ~iain / N6ML On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 1:56 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > I will second Jack's observations. When we remodeled and added the room > that houses my radios, I had them put a 3" steel

Re: [Elecraft] K3 internal speaker replacement

2013-10-25 Thread Iain Haywood
I seem to remember have heard of this problem several times on the reflector before. Iain G4SGX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailm

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] Fan Control from KPA500 Utility?

2013-10-17 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
Hi Chuck, You could use the "Command Tester" tab, and enter a command like "^FC5;" (without the quotes). If seems like a valid RFE for the KPA Utility, to add a user-friendly control for this. Maybe contact support and suggest it or maybe K6KR is listening... 73, ~i

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500} Extra lockwasher in kit?

2013-09-30 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
it has go to somewhere... but from a scan of the assembly instructions, I can't find it either. 73, ~iain / N6ML __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.ht

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - operation with the KPA500 and KAT500

2013-09-24 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
this, if you can reproduce the problem 73, ~iain / N6ML On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 7:45 AM, Bill W2BLC wrote: > That is what I was looking for - I am not alone and perhaps it is just how > things work on the combo. > > If that is how things are, that is fine - still beats usi

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - operation with the KPA500 and KAT500

2013-09-24 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
, ~iain / N6ML On Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 7:11 AM, Bill W2BLC wrote: > The reason I asked the original question is my experience with the KPA500 > and KAT500: > > KPA500 in the OPER mode. > KAT500 in AUTO (solid on). > K3 set to 25 Watts when running with the amp. > Eve

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] K3: Is Width of Notch-Filter adjustable in somereasonable amount?

2013-09-24 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
One correction - data is not permitted on the 75m band, which is defined as 3.600-4.000MHz, only on the 80m band, which is 3.500-3.600MHz. 73, ~iain / N6ML On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 8:51 PM, Rick Bates wrote: > In the US, the entire band is available for data on 160, 80/75 and 30 >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - operation with the KPA500 and KAT500

2013-09-24 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
ail in the KAT500 Utility help. Full tuning will require a key-down signal - SSB won't do it - so, as Gary suggests, "teaching" it about various segments within each band (especially 80m) will help with smooth operation a

Re: [Elecraft] help needed with Linux utils for K3, P3, KAT500 and XG3

2013-09-04 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
*may* be as simple as 'sudo apt-get install ia32-libs'. If that doesn't do it, try this: ldd '/home/sam/elecraft/k3util_1_13_6_17/k3util Libs/RBGUIFramework.so' | grep 'not found' to see what you're missing... 73, ~iain / N6ML On Wed, Sep 4, 2013

Re: [Elecraft] K2 audio output low after upgrades

2013-09-01 Thread Iain Kelly M0PCB
l audio output. Not 100% sure which of the steps fixed it, but we're glad it's sorted. Thanks for your advice, Chloe is just finalising the re-assembly after testing so she'll be on the air again in no time. 73, Iain M0PCB On 31/08/2013 19:46, Don Wilhelm wrote: Iain, I sus

[Elecraft] K2 audio output low after upgrades

2013-08-31 Thread Iain Kelly M0PCB
fore? Any pointers appreciated. If replying to the reflector please copy direct to my email address as I may miss responses in the daily digest. Many thanks, Iain M0PCB & Chloe M0GEJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.

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