[Elecraft] Version 1.0.3 of K3 filter Tools

2009-02-14 Thread Mike Downs
I have uploaded Version 1.0.3 of K3 Filter Tools to my web site*: http://www.ks7d.com It includes a bug fix and adds some enhancements: Bug fix: · Fixed Quick Test procedure in dBV Linear Range so that Reset K3 works properly at end of process to reset K3 to its state prior to runnin

[Elecraft] Version 1.0.2 of K3 Filter Tools

2009-01-24 Thread Mike Downs
I have uploaded Version 1.0.2 of K3 Filter Tools to my web site: http://mysite.verizon.net/ks7d It fixes a couple of bugs in the program and adds some enhancements: Bug fixes: · Tech Mode not turned on when dBV Linear Range or Filter Sweep procedures initiated resulting in meaningless

Re: [Elecraft] Glitches in K3 Filter response

2009-01-21 Thread Mike Downs
Mike AD6XY wrote: > I don't know about this but I find my K3 switches the filter and band at > 9MHz. I tried using 9MHz just now to verify this. The mode changed as I > moved from 9MHz to just above. I don't understand why but the mode changed > from USB just below 9MHz to TX data just above it. O

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Plots

2009-01-19 Thread Mike Downs
Brian, For now the program only works for filters installed on the main RF board. I don't a sub-receiver yet, but hope to get one and upgrade the program. Mike, KS7D -- From: "Brian Alsop" Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 8:50 AM Cc: Subject: Re:

[Elecraft] Version 1.0.1 of K3 Filter Tools

2009-01-18 Thread Mike Downs
I have uploaded Version 1.0.1 of K3 Filter Tools to my web site: http://mysite.verizon.net/ks7d It fixes several bugs in the program and adds new Help files: Bug fixes: a.. Serial port not released on program exit b.. Keys K3 when CONFIG: PTT-Key set to use RTS or DTR c.. Data scr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Plots

2009-01-18 Thread Mike Downs
AD6XY wrote: > This is very interesting and useful. It looks a little bit like a Borland > app > but I expect it is not. It is a VB6 application. I used the older VB technology to keep the program small and to avoid users having to download .Net updates which consume a lot of resources and can

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Plots

2009-01-18 Thread Mike Downs
Guy wrote: > I too had the serial port lockup, and had to reboot windows to release the > hold on it. Please download the most recent version of the program. This problem has been fixed. >The program explicitly should leave the RTS/DTR alone. The program does not use the RTS or DTS lines, but

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Plots

2009-01-18 Thread Mike Downs
Jerry wrote: > After I used it, my K3 had been changed. Before, it was a 100 W unit. > After, only 12. I had to restore an earlier K3 configuration file to > restore it. There might have been other K3 changes also that I > corrected by this config restore without even knowing they had > occurred,

Re: [Elecraft] Origin of 8-pole Filter Plots

2009-01-10 Thread Mike Downs
, but I do recall finding the identical plots on the INRAD website back before the K3 had even gone into production. Thus, I would ask them this question. 73, Gary KI4GGX ---- Mike Downs Sat Jan 10 10:47:2

[Elecraft] Origin of 8-pole Filter Plots

2009-01-10 Thread Mike Downs
Does anyone know how the 8-pole filter plots on Elecraft's web site were generated? Are they from a test jig in a laboratory setting, or are they from crystals filters that were installed in a K3 when they were tested? If they were tested in a K3 what test setup/protocol was used to generate the

Re: [Elecraft] Interface K3 and transverter

2008-09-20 Thread Mike Downs
Alan, I recently had the same problem. The following worked for me: ACC Pin 2 - Auxbus: connect to green wire - Pin 6 on DB-9 ACC Pin 7 - K3 on signal: connect to red wire - Pin 8 on DB-9 ACC Pin 10 - Keyout: connect to black wire - Pin 9 on DB-9 ACC Pin 5 or 12 - Gnd: connect to bar

[Elecraft] Transverter connection to K3

2008-08-18 Thread Mike Downs
I have just completed an Elecraft XV144 transverter and it is working with my K2. Now I want to use it with my K3, but I am uncertain how to wire the connector cable at the K3 end. I think the correct connections are as follows using the ACC connector on my K3: ACC Pin 2 - Auxbus: connect to g

[Elecraft] K3 ERR TXG Message

2008-07-10 Thread Mike Downs
I get an ERR TXG message after running the high power TX gain procedure on 12, 15, and 17 meter bands. However, both the K3 and my wattmeter show 50 watts output in each case. This error message does not show up on any of the other bands, and it does not show up when operating on any of the band

Re: [Elecraft] higher-resolution assembly manual to be posted soon

2007-09-11 Thread Mike Downs
No worries. I downloaded the high res manual in 25 seconds. Mike, KS7D - Original Message - From: "wayne burdick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Fred (FL)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" ; "Eric Swartz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:57 AM Subject: [