[Elecraft] How to run linux utilities (K3, KPA etc.) on 64 bit Ubuntu 14.04

2014-05-27 Thread Martin Kratoska
1. Launch synaptic and goto “settings Repositories” 2. click “other software add” 3. insert this line in the box deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ raring main restricted universe multiverse 4. click ok and close synaptic 5. in terminal “sudo apt-get update” 6. in terminal “sudo apt-get

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Management Program

2014-05-01 Thread Martin Kratoska
+1 I second all asking Elecraft software available for Linux! 73 Martin, OK1RR Dne 1.5.2014 18:49, David Cole napsal(a): Would be nice if ALL Elecraft programs were also available in Linux... __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Linux and HRD not on speaking terms

2014-05-01 Thread Martin Kratoska
Try CQRlog http://www.cqrlog.com/ TR log linux port http://www.kkn.net/trlinux/ here is a list of Linux software http://radio.linux.org.au/ lot of them supports radio control, hamlib must be installed. 73 Martin, OK1RR Dne 2.5.2014 01:47, Bill W2BLC napsal(a): Gotta luv the K-Line, but I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - second receiver for split ?

2014-04-18 Thread Martin Kratoska
I use a macro based on ZL2IFB's suggestions: RT0;XT0;FR0;DV0;BW0040;SWT13;SWT13;UP4;SB1;BW0100;MN111;MP002;MN255; It is assigned to PF1 (RIT button), you can do the job with K3 utils. It copies the actual frequency to VFO B, moves the VFO 1 UP, sets on the corresponding filters. Now you

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility 1.14.4.10 beta test version available on our FTP site

2014-04-11 Thread Martin Kratoska
Windows only, grrr. 73, Martin, OK1RR __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility 1.14.4.10 beta test version available on our FTP site

2014-04-11 Thread Martin Kratoska
Thanks a million, Eric! 73, Martin, OK1RR Dne 11.4.2014 21:26, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft napsal(a): IT takes us a little longer to get the Mac and Linux versions out after the Windows utility is fully tested. Eric elecraft.com On 4/11/2014 11:18 AM, Martin Kratoska wrote: Windows only

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Software???

2014-03-24 Thread Martin Kratoska
The general disregard of Linux and other systems is ludicrous, in the same way as the common computer illiteracy... Any fee for software license can't replace the knowledge! 73, Martin, OK1RR Dne 24.3.2014 19:17, Jim Bennett napsal(a): You might want to specify Mac or Windows - big

Re: [Elecraft] CW QRQ and SPLIT

2014-02-15 Thread Martin Kratoska
Jorge, listen using RX B and transmit with RX/TX A with full QSK at QRQ speeds. I am using macros inspired by ZL2IFB: SPLIT RT0;XT0;FR0;DV0;BW0040;SWT13;SWT13;UP4;SB1;BW0100;MN111;MP002;MN255; UNSPLIT SWT11;BW0040;SWT13;SWT13;FR0;SB0;RT0;XT0;LK0;LK$0;MN111;MP001;MN255; 73, Martin, OK1RR

[Elecraft] Homebrew power supply

2014-01-19 Thread Martin Kratoska
This one http://ludens.cl/Electron/Ps20/Ps20.html I tried it, it is almost perfect and very simple construction, rugged enough. If you use a high quality toroidal transformer you will probably need a soft start circuit (limiting the inrush current when switching on). This one

[Elecraft] Problems with CW sidetone

2013-12-23 Thread Martin Kratoska
I have some problems with my CW sidetone. When a strong (enormous) noise or QRM occurs then my sidetone through QSK sounds too soft, rounded, which complicates CW operation 40 wpm. I dislike semi-QSK, I would prefer QSK with more distinguished sidetone with sharp edges (~ more clicky), my

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Beware

2013-09-05 Thread Martin Kratoska
--KX3 # 2573--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Martin Kratoska Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2013 11:35 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft

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

2013-09-05 Thread Martin Kratoska
Sam, I created an Elecraft folder in my directory and copied there the utilities. Good idea is to use a file manager, I prefer Krusader because it is a twin panel manager similar to Total Commander for Windows or Norton Commander for DOS. This allows you to work with archives in the same way

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Beware

2013-09-04 Thread Martin Kratoska
Use Linux! 73, Martin, OK1RR Dne 4.9.2013 18:03, Fred Jensen napsal(a): While OT, still important. There is a new scam, prevalent on the US west coast but might be elsewhere. You receive a phone call from a fast-talking dude who obliquely purports to be from Microsoft. His pitch goes

[Elecraft] Feature request - K3 RX EQ by mode

2013-08-28 Thread Martin Kratoska
Hello, it would be nice to have RX EQ by mode. Separate adjustment for CW cutting the passband 800 Hz eliminates the fatigue from noise but is rather impractical while (casually) operating SSB... 73, Martin, OK1RR K3 #7554 KPA500 #1565 KAT500 #849 P3 #2752

Re: [Elecraft] Feature request - K3 RX EQ by mode

2013-08-28 Thread Martin Kratoska
: Martin Kratoska Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 3:11 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Feature request - K3 RX EQ by mode Hello, it would be nice to have RX EQ by mode. Separate adjustment for CW cutting the passband 800 Hz eliminates the fatigue from noise but is rather

[Elecraft] KPA500 power off

2013-08-17 Thread Martin Kratoska
When tapping the ON button to power off the KPA500, the unit still remains in ON state unless the rocker switch on the rear panel is used. The box is still warm (very little), a quiet 50 Hz hum is barely audible. Can be the KPA left in this state or must I use the bottom rocker switch to power

Re: [Elecraft] Monitor Audio

2013-07-28 Thread Martin Kratoska
Same here. Fortunately not a serious issue for me, I operate 99.9% CW. 73 Martin, OK1RR K3 #7554 KPA500 #1565 KAT500 #849 P3 #2752 Dne 28.7.2013 18:07, G8DX napsal(a): On my K3 #7482, when I adjust audio settings (comp, mic gain, TX gate) the monitor audio in the headphones becomes loud and

[Elecraft] K3 #7554 dead, please help!

2013-07-20 Thread Martin Kratoska
Just finished the assembly but there is no RX output. There is noise, DSP and filters seems OK but no signal, sometimes birdies. It seems like a receiver without VFO signal. Any ideas? 73, Martin, OK1RR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K2 ultimate rejection

2006-03-17 Thread Martin Kratoska
Looking at the Rob Sherwood's receiver data table http://www.sherweng.com/table.html I discovered a remarkable fact: the K2's weakest point is the FILTER ULTIMATE REJECTION. Sherwood says it is 80 dB only (and there are two K2s) and it was confirmed by one of our top grade contesters and

[Elecraft] K2 / KIO2 RS-232 Control Software

2006-03-16 Thread Martin Kratoska
It should be mentioned (also on the Elecraft web site) that there is Hamlib - an universal radio control software with full support of the K2. It is Hamlib (a project of Frank Singleton, VK3FCS/KM5WS and Stéphane Fillod, F8CFE) which can be found at http://hamlib.sourceforge.net/ It can be

Re: [Elecraft] Spam bounce?

2005-04-09 Thread Martin Kratoska
It seems that the general settings of spam filtering is the culprit. Some ISP blocking mass freemail providers (yahoo.com, aol.com etc.). An email address change is the solution. 73 Martin OK1RR F5UL napsal(a): May be out of order on this reflector, but yesterday I had a mssage to post

[Elecraft] K2 vs. TT OMNI VI+

2005-02-25 Thread Martin Kratoska
I don't have a K2 yet but considering to obtain it very soon. I would be interested to know if some reflectees compared receiver performace of the TT Omni VI+ and K2 (DR for 2 kHz spacing and phase noise, birdies etc). Another point of interest is the QSK - I know that the QSK of K2 is good