[Elecraft] [K3] No Power Output

2009-03-22 Thread KB1PXD
displays - -. I've gone through all the settings and they look correct. The PWR knob is fully clockwise, I'm not in test mode, etc., etc. I've sent an email to Elecraft but I thought I'd check here as well to see if anyone has seen this behavior. Thanks, - Bill KB1PXD -- View this message

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] No Power Output

2009-03-22 Thread KB1PXD
. 73 Arie PA3A -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] Namens KB1PXD Verzonden: zondag 22 maart 2009 15:07 Aan: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Onderwerp: [Elecraft] [K3] No Power Output Hello everyone, as of last

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] No Power Output

2009-03-22 Thread KB1PXD
mode. Just a thought. Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: KB1PXD bill.kim...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 7:06 AM Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] No Power Output Hello everyone, as of last evening, my K3 is no longer indicating any power

[Elecraft] KUSB support under Vista?

2008-09-30 Thread KB1PXD
Greetings, I just purchased a new computer (with Vista) as my old computer finally died. Is there driver support for the KUSB cable and if so, where can I download them? I noticed that the Prolific web site mentioned something about not supporting Vista. Thanks, - Bill -- View this message

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB support under Vista?

2008-09-30 Thread KB1PXD
Never mind. It appears the Microsoft drivers are adequate. I've loaded the drivers and I'm in the process of updating the K3 firmware. - Bill KB1PXD wrote: Greetings, I just purchased a new computer (with Vista) as my old computer finally died. Is there driver support for the KUSB

[Elecraft] IF DSP strangeness

2008-08-19 Thread KB1PXD
Greetings everyone, I just noticed some odd behavior with IF DSP that I hadn't noticed up until now. I'm not sure if I inadvertently changed a setting to cause this behavior or not: When I activate IF DSP, (VFO B / any setting) my S-meter goes to zero whether I'm locked on to a signal or not.

[Elecraft] QRM/QRN - normal?

2008-08-01 Thread KB1PXD
Greetings, I'm currently seeing a consistent S5 for noise level on 20m with the pre-amp activated. It drops to S3 with the pre-amp disabled. This reading was taken at noon time on the east coast. Does this sound reasonable based on current conditions, or do you think I'm experiencing

Re: [Elecraft] QRM/QRN - normal?

2008-08-01 Thread KB1PXD
IF, using only DSP, using both, etc.) Thanks, - Bill Vic K2VCO wrote: KB1PXD wrote: Greetings, I'm currently seeing a consistent S5 for noise level on 20m with the pre-amp activated. It drops to S3 with the pre-amp disabled. This reading was taken at noon time on the east coast. Does

[Elecraft] Sanity check on VOX settings

2008-07-19 Thread KB1PXD
Greetings, I just picked up a new Heil Pro-Set PLUS headset for my K3 and I've been trying to get the VOX settings adjusted appropriately. Keep in mind that my shack is my bedroom which is very quiet. The MIC is connected via the rear 1/8 mic/phone connectors. The following settings have been

Re: [Elecraft] Sanity check on VOX settings

2008-07-19 Thread KB1PXD
I forgot the following settings: MIC GAIN = 40 (had to set higher for Heil versus stock mic) Compression = 10 - Bill KB1PXD wrote: Greetings, I just picked up a new Heil Pro-Set PLUS headset for my K3 and I've been trying to get the VOX settings adjusted appropriately. Keep in mind

[Elecraft] Heil Proset Quiet Phone

2008-07-16 Thread KB1PXD
otherwise. (I'm never used VOX before so I guess I'm a little gun shy) Also, what element would you recommend? I'm pretty much an exclusive DX operator. Thanks, - Bill kb1pxd -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Heil-Proset-Quiet-Phone-tp530729p530729.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] Heil Proset Quiet Phone

2008-07-16 Thread KB1PXD
BTW, I'm not locked down to the Quiet Phones. If someone thinks the regular Proset phones are a better value, I'm completely open to suggestions. These will be used exclusively in my shack which is pretty quiet to begin with. Thanks, - Bill KB1PXD wrote: I'm thinking about swinging

[Elecraft] K3 delivery require signature?

2008-07-14 Thread KB1PXD
Can anyone tell me if the K3 shipment via UPS requires signature? - Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-delivery-require-signature--tp527125p527125.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___

Re: [Elecraft] K3 delivery require signature?

2008-07-14 Thread KB1PXD
My wife just contacted UPS and they stated that no signature would be required. I guess if you lived in an apartment or something, the wouldn't leave the package without signature. - Bill KB1PXD wrote: Can anyone tell me if the K3 shipment via UPS requires signature? - Bill

[Elecraft] Voice mode settings for new K3

2008-07-14 Thread KB1PXD
Greetings everyone, I just received my K3 this afternoon. I'm using the stock Elecraft microphone. Can someone please provide me with some decent microphone settings to get started? (ALC, CMP, Monitor, etc.) I have no idea what to set these to and I was hoping that some of you have already

[Elecraft] KUSB question

2008-07-13 Thread KB1PXD
Greetings everyone, I'll be receiving my K3 tomorrow afternoon and I had a question in regards to cabling for firmware updates. I ordered the KUSB as I don't have a serial port on my laptop. Does the KUSB adapter include a cable and if not, what kind of cable will I need? (standard

RE: [Elecraft] KUSB question

2008-07-13 Thread KB1PXD
] On Behalf Of KB1PXD Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 3:30 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KUSB question Greetings everyone, I'll be receiving my K3 tomorrow afternoon and I had a question in regards to cabling for firmware updates. I ordered the KUSB as I don't have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 headset question

2008-07-04 Thread KB1PXD
, - Bill KB1PXD wrote: Greetings, My K3 will be shipped out any day now! (woo-hoo) I've decided to pickup a Heil headset, but I'm not sure if I should go with the Elecraft proset-k2, or just run out to HRO and grab a proset-4, etc. Questions: 1.) If I decide to pick one up at at HRO

[Elecraft] K3 headset question

2008-07-03 Thread KB1PXD
that's pinned out for Kenwood radios? (8-pin) 2.) Does the Elecraft proset-k2 come already wired for the K3 with no soldering required? ** I'm trying to avoid any soldering if possible. Any pros/cons of either of these choices? Thanks! Bill kb1pxd -- View this message in context: http

[Elecraft] Microphone recommendation?

2008-04-22 Thread KB1PXD
would be negligible, then I'll just stick with what I have. Thanks! - Bill, kb1pxd -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Microphone-recommendation--tp16824607p16824607.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

[Elecraft] K3 ATU specifications

2008-04-10 Thread KB1PXD
-in ATU in my TS-850 has difficulties with certain frequency ranges within a couple of bands. Should I go with the built-in K3 ATU, or remove that from my order and just pickup an a decent external LDG tuner? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! - Bill, kb1pxd -- View this message

[Elecraft] Rigblaster/Signalink for K3?

2008-03-23 Thread KB1PXD
Does anyone know if there's a Rigblaster or Signalink product that supports the K3? I'm looking for a plug n' play canned solution to support the digital modes. Thanks, - Bill, KB1PXD -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Rigblaster-Signalink-for-K3--tp16236271p16236271.html

Re: [Elecraft] Rigblaster/Signalink for K3?

2008-03-23 Thread KB1PXD
, G4AON K3/100 #80 Does anyone know if there's a Rigblaster or Signalink product that supports the K3? I'm looking for a plug n' play canned solution to support the digital modes. Thanks, - Bill, KB1PXD ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Rigblaster/Signalink for K3?

2008-03-23 Thread KB1PXD
Thanks Simon. I couldn't have said it better myself. Those my sentiments exactly. - Bill Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote: The nice thing about an 'all-in-one' solution: 1) Just one USB cable connected to your radio. 2) Very high quality soundcard. 3) Winkeyer built-in. 4) Extra COM

Re: [Elecraft] Rigblaster/Signalink for K3?

2008-03-23 Thread KB1PXD
: SignaLink USB. Simon Brown, HB9DRV -- From: KB1PXD [EMAIL PROTECTED] I too plan to use DM780 but have no interest in controlling the K3 (changing freq., etc.) from HRD. I'm looking for the simplest solution to support PSK31

[Elecraft] Is the K3 shipping estimate really accurate?

2008-03-13 Thread KB1PXD
, - Bill kb1pxd -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Is-the-K3-shipping-estimate-really-accurate--tp16037721p16037721.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 shipping estimate really accurate?

2008-03-13 Thread KB1PXD
back 4-6 months down the road when my K3 is ready. I'll also be exploring used rigs as well. If anyone has a K1 that they'd be interested in selling, please email me. I thought about ordering one but I'm not confident enough to perform the assembly. - Bill, KB1PXD -- View this message in context

Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 shipping estimate really accurate?

2008-03-13 Thread KB1PXD
Also, if anyone is interested in selling their K2, please email me. It'll probably be 1-2 weeks however until I'm ready to make the purchase, but I'm definitely interested. Thanks, - Bill, KB1PXD -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Is-the-K3-shipping-estimate-really