Re: [Elecraft] XV432

2021-04-26 Thread K7MDL
/parts. They are available for sale now. Cannot ship for a few weeks due to travel schedule. Mike - K7MDL El87sm/CN88sf -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] XV432

2021-04-26 Thread K7MDL
OCXO or GPSDO. No drift here! I have 7 Elecraft transverters between 2 QTHs, plus others for 902/1296, all but the one 50Mhz box are converted to external LO. Mike - K7MDL EL87sm/CN88sf -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meter openings and how to catch them

2018-05-04 Thread K7MDL
Another good way is to listen to 50.313 for FT-8 signals. More of them than 6M beacons in a given area. Lots of activity there when often there is no voice (or no voice yet). Been working the SW states from WWA on and off much of the day, morning was best so far. Mike K7MDL -- Sent from

[Elecraft] Operating Digital Modes via RemoteRig with K3 and local PC

2018-05-03 Thread K7MDL
service. This is because the campground service requires a web log in, something the RemoteRig does not handle. I plan to install a Mo-Fi router in the RV to handle that long term. - Mike, K7MDL -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

[Elecraft] Using KX3 as K3 remote controller?

2017-11-20 Thread K7MDL
but in this case can go either direction. This enables me to use the opposite station from where I am at as well as continue local operation. It was noted as experimental. It is now almost 2018. Has anyone done this successfully? Tnx! Mike K7MDL -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV - More Advice Requested

2013-12-15 Thread K7MDL
The ref lock and TCXO options are not needed for normal work. I do have them both since I use mine to drive microwave transverters and I also run digital modes where it is desirable to have the smallest drift and absolute frequency predictability. At 2M for FM and casual CW/SSB work I doubt you

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - SSB audio got lost !

2013-10-25 Thread K7MDL
Might check your crystal filter alignment. The K3 utility also shows a matrix of when a filters is enabled for each mode. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-SSB-audio-got-lost-tp7580095p7580180.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

Re: [Elecraft] RP2 Orientation for KRC2

2013-06-21 Thread K7MDL
Looking at the schematic, RP1 is just a bank of resistors. RP2 however has all resistors common with Pin 1. So one end should be marked or shaped differently. Perhaps the shape of the end pin itself, a notch, square vs rounded perhaps. Or use an ohmmeter to find the common pin, 50/50 chance of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S/N 7394 RF Out = 0 Problem: SOLVED

2013-05-30 Thread K7MDL
Glad to see you got the issue worked out Brian. And hello from a fellow Submarine NR-1 crew member (82-85). - Mike K7MDL -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-S-N-7394-RF-Out-0-Problem-SOLVED-tp7574400p7574515.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] HRD software

2013-04-02 Thread K7MDL
Since you are using VMware, you have to ensure that USB/Serial is supported or enabled by the hypervisor. I know it is now available in Hyper-V, not sure about VMware though. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/HRD-software-tp7572114p7572123.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] XV144 help please

2013-02-21 Thread K7MDL
There are internal attenuator adjustments in your transverter. You might want to pop the cover and see what you got. It should easily get up to 20W out with the 1 mW drive, assuming you have the right internal input settings. That is what I use here also, 1mW drive. Since your wattmeter is

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV Problem

2013-02-14 Thread K7MDL
Might double check your xvtr settings in the menus and make sure they look right. If you have a recent good config backup of the K3 you can try restoring it. Other things to try: - Direct setting the frequency via the keypad. - If you have quick memories assigned to M1-4 keys to set 2M

Re: [Elecraft] K3 with 2m module K144XV

2013-02-14 Thread K7MDL
I think it is more important to look at using the K144RFLK than the K3EXREF for 2M+ stability. I also chose the hi spec KTCXO03-1 for the K3. This combo has worked well enough for me. - Mike -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 generates noise on 144 MHz

2013-02-10 Thread K7MDL
I took special care to ensure all case covers metal to metal connections were sanded free of paint. I also did my best to route internal coax cables near the K3 Synth unit modules in a way to prevent least problems. I also use a ferrite snap on cylinder with several wraps on the 12VDC P3 power

Re: [Elecraft] Unusual P3 behavior ?

2013-02-10 Thread K7MDL
I have noticed when changing to certain bands there is a delay in setting the new reference level. Several seconds in I hear a relay click in the P3 and the grass drops down. Does not always do this, or always on the same band, but often enough that I am accustomed to it and not worried, it is

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) HRD Remote Server on WIN7

2013-01-11 Thread K7MDL
Works fine as well as on Windows 8. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-HRD-Remote-Server-on-WIN7-tp7568512p7568545.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 XV50 transverter question

2013-01-03 Thread K7MDL
The address of the transverter is likely set different for each. DIP switches to configure the address if you are using the Aux bus from the K3. Then in the K3 make sure you have the matching K3 config menu item XVx ADR (x=a number) setting for the transverter address you have set by the DIP

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV TX Spur

2013-01-03 Thread K7MDL
Are you sure the transverter is actually transmitting on the desired frequency also? Or is the PLL unlocked and on a semi-random frequency. I am thinking of the transverter frequency calibration process and if you are using the reflock feature you have it working right. -- View this message

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV?

2012-12-18 Thread K7MDL
Could be used for TR signal to a mast preamp or an external amp, but most of those I have seen need 12V by deafult. I suspect the 5V is more useful for transverter TR switching for simplified connections (fewer wires). You could have the transverters mounted on a tower making this method more

Re: [Elecraft] K3 with SDR-IQ and external antenna for SDR-IQ?

2012-12-17 Thread K7MDL
Can use the K3's RX Ant input. For other purposes I brought out the internal ATU's connection to the SubRX using the ExtRef BNC hole. I jumper it to the AuxRF Jack for normal operation. Pull the jumper and you can route the RX side of the alternate antenna (now presented at the ExtRef jack)

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Requested Change Ideas

2012-11-21 Thread K7MDL
Note that you have to go into CW mode to set up your preferences, then switch to SSB. I noted changing between CW and CW-REV made no difference - i.e. the tone received on a monitor radio remained the same. When in SSB the tone is correctly placed at your pitch frequency. (I am running latest

Re: [Elecraft] 2m Transverter

2012-10-22 Thread K7MDL
Realize the XV144 (external transverter) is spec'd for 144 to 146MHz. Also running FM it is recommended you run at lower power than the max 20W. Most FM repeaters in the US are 145-147.999. May be different elsewhere. The internal transverter K144XV also works in 2MHz bands and switches the LO

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub receiver

2012-10-19 Thread K7MDL
The internal 2M transverter IF connects into the the Main receiver input chain downstream of the Main/RX antenna switch. So it can only be used on the Main receiver. In fact the ATT and Preamp works as normal as the whole input side is pretty much connected. I have other 2M transverters here

Re: [Elecraft] K3 internal 144 MHz xverter separate receive antenna

2012-10-10 Thread K7MDL
K144XV uses it own dedicated ant input (ANT3), so not sharable with HF bands. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-internal-144-MHz-xverter-separate-receive-antenna-tp7561259p7563958.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and transverters

2012-09-16 Thread K7MDL
I used mine at home and more often on mountain tops during VHF+ contests as a rover. I am often in line of sight to other high power rovers and the KW stations in the valleys below. I used a K2 with my transverters. After a number of previous rover setups that did not do well, I found this

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and transverters

2012-09-15 Thread K7MDL
and schematics on request. My website no longer exists. - Mike, K7MDL -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-and-transverters-tp7562743p7562770.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - far right S meter led lights erratically

2012-07-05 Thread K7MDL
. - Mike, K7MDL -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-far-right-S-meter-led-lights-erratically-tp7558680p7558702.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - far right S meter led lights erratically

2012-07-05 Thread K7MDL
I forget which one it is but it either the N0SS mod here http://n0ss.net/k2_rit-split_led_mod_10.pdf or K6XX mod here http://www.wb3aal.com/Pages/K6XX/K6XXCWIndicatorKit.htm I think it is the K6XX one, just guessing. You should have the paperwork there though. -- View this message in

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - panadapter or subreceiver

2012-07-04 Thread K7MDL
I have both. The P3 gets used all the time, especially for evaluating band activity. Super helpful for watching 6M and seeing when the beacons are coming in. With thr wide spectrum (200KHz) I can watch 50.000 through 50.200 basically capturing the beacons, CW segment, calling frequency, and all

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Previous Firmware

2012-07-01 Thread K7MDL
I have a KRC2 and XV144 and XV222 hanging off the aux bus and need to have power available to them at all times to keep to keep from hanging up the aux bus. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Previous-Firmware-tp7558362p7558421.html Sent from the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using the K144XV to drive higher microwave transverters

2012-03-01 Thread K7MDL
Yes. The trick is to set the XVxADR config item to either Int. trnX for internal 144 IF use or trnX for the external 28MHz transverter. Both can be set to display the same or different RF dsiplay frequency. Setting Int.TrnX always uses the 144 internal transverter. The choice of the value of X

Re: [Elecraft] 144MHz

2012-03-01 Thread K7MDL
I have run my XV144 and the internal k144XV side by side on the same and different antennas (one with a mast preamp) to see if there was any performance advantage between them, and decide if I should sell my XV144 as now extra equipment. Lots of A/B switching listening to our 2M weak signal

Re: [Elecraft] K3: CW in SSB mode broken?

2012-02-03 Thread K7MDL
I use CW in SSB mode on VHF contest regularly. It is a matter of convenience. Station is calling in SSB, and I hear them, but need to bust through the traffic going on at the far end, especially when I am a low power rover out in the boonies. I try first in SSB but soon I realize I am not

Re: [Elecraft] ACC pin 7 dual use

2011-12-26 Thread K7MDL
Can use the switched 12VDC power Accessory socket (coaxial plug) on the back panel near the power plug. If it is already used for for the P3 or other accessory, then have to tap into it. It will be 12V instead of 5V though if that matters to your amp. -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 for Sale - K2/10 with most options

2011-12-20 Thread K7MDL
My K2 is SOLD, thanks to all who inquired. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-for-Sale-K2-10-with-most-options-tp7035093p7111229.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __

Re: [Elecraft] K2 for Sale - K2/10 with most options

2011-12-11 Thread K7MDL
Splitting the sale of my K2 and XV144, will let go of either one in any order. K2 now asking $900 XV144 with oven asking $350 - Mike K7MDL -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-for-Sale-K2-10-with-most-options-tp7035093p7085312.html Sent from the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K2 for Sale - K2/10 with most options

2011-11-28 Thread K7MDL
the crystal oven it. I will update this thread with the results either way. Once the K2 is sold I am ready to order a K3 :-). - Mike, K7MDL -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-for-Sale-K2-10-with-most-options-tp7035093p7041548.html Sent from the Elecraft

[Elecraft] K2 for Sale - K2/10 with most options

2011-11-26 Thread K7MDL
as I rebuild my station around a K3 soon to be ordered. I am entertaining good offers on the whole unit however and rebuilding my station from the ground up around the K3 - just because :-). The XV144 will be posted separately. - Mike K7MDL k7...@hotmail.com Near Seattle, WA, USA -- View

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 85, Issue 53

2011-05-29 Thread Mike Lewis K7MDL
inhouse before the internet age, assuming this unit is from that era. So you might try contacting CD Technologies for info. Mike Lewis K7MDL Grid Locator CN87xt Member of Pacific Northwest VHF Society #C96 (www.pnwvhfs.org) Visit the K7MDL Amateur Radio Pages web site at http://www.K7MDL.NET