Re: [Elecraft] K3 bugs

Dave, At this stage of things most "bugs" are really operator errors due to lack of familiarity with the rig. Of course, you could have a hardware problem with your specific unit, but that's not likely. Best is to call tech support and ask for advice. 73, Phil W7OX On 1/15/15 3:05 PM, dav

Re: [Elecraft] Buggy software OT

I wonder if the design not being done to spec / //The primary cause of this discrepancy was that one piece of ground software supplied by _Lockheed Martin _produced results in a _United States customary unit

Re: [Elecraft] 222 MHz Transverter

220 was much more active back in the 90s, Jim (I'm in Torrance). I used it and the Condor system to chat with a pal out in Parker AZ back in those days. Now my only 220 capability is an HT! All the bands up there seem pretty empty. Cellphones? 73, Phil W7OX On 1/19/15 6:51 PM, Jim Lowman wr

Re: [Elecraft] couple of questions on P3 FOLLOW UP

Count me as another fan of fixed mode. Now if my PX3 can do it eventually, I'll be a happier camper :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 1/23/15 2:45 PM, Phil Anderson wrote: Thanks Mike, Alan, Fred, Gary, etal. What a great group! At Mike's suggestion, I went back and set P3 in FIXED MODE and the "noise"

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Lost power

"don't have to send the K-3 back home for surgery": Good to hear, Gary! Phil W7OX On 1/23/15 8:07 PM, Gary Smith wrote: Just a follow-up, I found the problem and it is in the DC terminal strip that must have a faulty component inside. It shows 13.8 V at the end of the wiring harness but when

Re: [Elecraft] DATA A mode and WSJT-X

Re "And it all started from me just "trying" it one day": That does sound like an addiction ;-) Phil W7OX On 1/24/15 7:58 AM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: Be Careful with JT-65 it can be addicting I have nearly every state on every band from 160-10 (and a number of them on 6) Plus 104 coun

Re: [Elecraft] DATA A mode and WSJT-X

Yes, for me too, Rick. But so is typing on my iPhone 5S:-) 73, Phil W7OX On 1/24/15 2:48 PM, Rick Bates wrote: Too slow. A rate of 12 Q/hour max is unappealing. 73, Rick wa6nhc Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable On Jan 24, 2015, at 9:41 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Re "And i

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Good time to buy Begali products

On line prices are in Euros, so a more favorable exchange rate will reduce the price in $US -- if ordered on line. Phil W7OX On 1/24/15 11:23 PM, Rick McGaver wrote: If my memory serves me right their pricing is consistent at Dayton, HIGH. And no reflection on the Euro! NK. 9G/7 Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] Panadapter

I agree. Operating without a panadapter to see what's on a band has become too tedious for me :-) The only negative on the PX3 for me is the absence of the mode where the band stays fixed on the display while your cursor moves across it as you change frequency. Once (or if!) that is added to

Re: [Elecraft] software

Sounds positively intoxicating, Rick :-) Phil W7OX On 1/27/15 8:47 AM, Rick Prather wrote: Mark, A lot depends on what your operating interests are. For example, if you are a DX'er I would recommend RUMLog. Especially with a K3/KX3. It does a superior job of tracking DX, spotting summary an

Re: [Elecraft] Panadapter

se the rig more if it had that capability. Wayne has mentioned Fixed Tune Mode for the PX3 ("carefully", I'd say) in past posts. Maybe he'll chime in with an update. 73, Phil W7OX On 1/27/15 10:04 AM, Jim Brown wrote: On Tue,1/27/2015 8:15 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: The only neg

Re: [Elecraft] Panadapter

Thanks for that update, Wayne. I'm waiting with great anticipation :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 1/27/15 10:46 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Fixed Tune mode for the PX3 is nearly finished. I'll post details when we're ready to do field testing. 73, Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com __

Re: [Elecraft] My Conditions!

I've gotten such messages from folks in my address book. Usually means thier email acct has been hi-jacked and they may have no idea of it. Usually these go to private addresses. This is the first I've seen addressed to an email list! Phil W7OX On 1/27/15 7:14 AM, John Lawrence via Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Using external sound card for digital modes

The mic socket in the KX3 is a 4-conductor type. If not wired correctly (e.g., it's *not* the 4-conductor configuration of an iPhone!) you can key down the rig as soon as the plug is inserted. This could be your problem, Sonny 73, Phil W7OX On 1/29/15 8:32 AM, RB3 wrote: Good morning! I've

Re: [Elecraft] Using external sound card for digital modes

TRS = Toy Radio Shack, or what? Phil W7OX On 1/29/15 9:13 AM, Walter Underwood wrote: You can use a TRS plug on the KX3 if you set MIC BTN to OFF. wunder K6WRU CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ On Jan 29, 2015, at 8:55 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: The mic socket in the KX3 is a 4

Re: [Elecraft] K1 AGC mod

I believe there is a message in the list archives from Wayne on this subject. But apparently this was before the list archives started. About midway down on this page is a relevant message from Wayne. http://www.qsl.net/ve3mcf/elecraft_reflect/K1_AGC_Notes.txt 73, Phil W7OX On 2/1/15 7:37 A

Re: [Elecraft] Side KX and/or cover

Do you have cover and side panels for the PX3 too? Phil W7OX - Sent from my iPad > On Feb 1, 2015, at 17:43, Dauer, Edward wrote: > > I bought both, and it turns out that the covers are more useful than the > side panels alone are. Previously when packing the KX3 and PX3 I had to > give them e

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 spikes every 12KHz

Make sure your cables are well seated. I believe I got that symptom one time when one cable was not fully plugged in. 73, Phil W7OX On 2/4/15 3:11 PM, David Anderson wrote: I notice I have large spikes every 12kHz at about -115 dBm whether connected to the KX3 or not. Thought it may be by sw

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Amplitude calibration

Same here, but I really don't care. I don't use panadapters to measure signal strength but to look at the band. 73, Phil W7OX On 2/5/15 7:02 AM, d...@lightstream.net wrote: With the same Span settings, my PX3 consistently indicates signal and noise floor levels about 10 dBm higher than my P3

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

Aside from the social skills Ted has lauded in Don, he's also one of the most valuable "fix-it" resources for Elecraft transceiver owners. He's sure been a help to me several times over the years (1999 to present) I've been working on and with Elecraft gear. Kudos to Don :-) 73, Phil W7OX

Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB Performance Improvement

Good question. I've never had any issues with my audio reports, using the Elecraft MH2 mic; in fact all audio reports have been positive. It sounds like these mods are for the Proset K2 Heil mic/headset (I'm not sure which Heil mic element is in this model). There were some K2 mods related t

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 SWR

How certain are you of your dummy load, Bill? I've had some which became somewhat inductive above 15 meters, for example -- and that might be a cause of what you are seeing. 73, Phil W7OX On 2/9/15 8:51 PM, Bill Wilkins wrote: I am getting an SWR indication in the display of 1.8-1 on 10 mete

Re: [Elecraft] K2 gettin' old.....

Ed, If you're noticing some scatchiness in the AF gain, there is a better way to deal with that -- if you have not already. I did the AF pot fix last year in K2 #380 and it made big difference. Info is here: http://www.elecraft.com/Apps/K2_AF_pot/K2_AF_gain_app_note.htm but this may have bee

Re: [Elecraft] K2 curious problems

Bill, I thought 1 was normal. I never thought B would track A. No ideas about 2. Phil W7OX On 2/11/15 9:23 AM, William Schmidt wrote: I'm looking for some help with my K2 (SN 5165) that has developed the following problems: 1. Even after pushing the A=B vfo control, B does not track with

Re: [Elecraft] Memory Management for the KX3 on the Mac

Rick, Re "I am of the opinion that the ability to run virtual machines (Parallels, Fusion, etc) on the Mac wound up costing us a lot of good Ham software. Too often the answer given for running ham software on the Mac is to run it under Parallels, etc. If that option wasn't there I bet more

Re: [Elecraft] Memory Management for the KX3 on the Mac

I absolutely agree, for several reasons, Scott. Phil W7OX On 2/12/15 9:24 AM, Scott Manthe wrote: That move likely saved the Mac, Phil. 73, Scott, N9AA On 2/12/15 12:13 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: If anyone is to blame (is that the right word?) it's Apple for switching from Power PC CP

Re: [Elecraft] Memory Management for the KX3 on the Mac (OT)

On 2/12/15 10:16 AM, David Anderson wrote: Actually although all my testing of Windows stuff is done in Parallels, I don't actually like using it very much. I always used a real PC in the shack for things that I couldn't run on my Macintosh at the time, like WSJT. Though that has changed. Us

Re: [Elecraft] Memory Management for the KX3 on the Mac (OT)

running ham software on Linux in a windows XP partition? Karl W3BF On Feb 12, 2015, at 2:13 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: On 2/12/15 10:16 AM, David Anderson wrote: Actually although all my testing of Windows stuff is done in Parallels, I don't actually like using it very much. I always used a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KSYN3A Synthesizer Module Ordered

Same here, though I only need one. I do wonder if I'll notice the difference -- but keeping my K3 at its best is a priority, so . Phil W7OX On 2/13/15 8:15 AM, Bruce Osterberg wrote: Good Morning: Well Elecraft opened 14 minutes ago and I ordered two of the KSYN3A Modules. I am ready

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KSYN3A Synthesizer Module Ordered

Yes, Gary, Right! :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 2/13/15 9:28 AM, Gary Smith wrote: Me three, Just ordered two KSYN3A and a 2nd AM filter for diversity while SWLing Broadcast stations and eventually operation on 600M. Now to find an appropriate schematic & writeup on making a worthy amp for 600M that wil

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KSYN3A Synthesizer Module Ordered

http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#K3%20Parts On 2/13/15 9:32 AM, Jorge Diez - CX6VM wrote: where´s the link of the KSYN3A? thanks, Jorge 2015-02-13 15:08 GMT-02:00 Phil Wheeler : Same here, though I only need one. I do wonder if I'll notice the difference -- but keeping my

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A

Apparently to save $200 :-) In this vein, I wonder what would happen if you updated the main RX but left the sub RX as is? Question for Wayne, I guess. Hypothetical in my case: I have only one functional ear, so no sub RX. But my KSYN3A should arrive late next week. Phil W7OX On 2/13/15

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A

On 2/13/15 12:54 PM, Doug Turnbull wrote: Like a few other fortunate souls I have two K3s and if the new KSYN3A is enough of an advance then I will first upgrade one radio then the other. Good. You can do an A-B test after upgrading one of them and give us a full report :-) Phil W7OX _

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A

I find it had to regard Elecraft-owning hams as "cheap", Rick :-) Phil W7OX On 2/13/15 2:49 PM, Rick WA6NHC wrote: Not a totally useless idea, it gives Elecraft a supply for those simple wanting to add the KXR3 without doing the upgrade. Since they won't be making more and hams are generica

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A

hat nature. Perhaps "thrifty" is a more politically correct term. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/13/2015 6:20 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: I find it hard to regard Elecraft-owning hams as "cheap", Rick :-) Phil W7OX On 2/13/15 2:49 PM, Rick WA6NHC wrote: Not a totally useless idea, it give

Re: [Elecraft] VFO problem

An encoder problem? Phil W7OX On 2/14/15 12:53 AM, Bill Turner wrote: ORIGINAL MESSAGE (may be snipped) On Fri, 13 Feb 2015 23:55:13 -0600, Dave wrote: Sounds to me that you have something grabbing big chunks of CPU time. What all is plugged into the K3? Clear everyt

Re: [Elecraft] Beta 5r10

Wayne, Will this become non-beta (released) before the new synth cards arrive, or should we go ahead and install the beta now? Phil W7OX On 2/14/15 8:04 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Mike (et al), It's beta, experimental, subject to further revision. We took the original dual-PB out based on e

Re: [Elecraft] Clock chip

Usable only in the part of the world where WWVB is receivable. Phil W7OX On 2/15/15 10:24 AM, Ken G Kopp wrote: Given the tiny size of "atomic clock" / WWVB devices ... as in wrist watches ... it would seem one could be integrated into both the K3 and KX3 and make the clock actually usable.

Re: [Elecraft] Clock chip

I agree with you, Don re no real use for a clock in a radio. OTOH, if there is one -- and there is one in the K3 -- I'd like it to be at least as accurate as the $15 watch I have on my wrist :-) I do wonder why there is one at all. 73, Phil W7OX On 2/15/15 1:30 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Phil

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question

And those with no cat?:-) On 2/15/15 1:50 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: But what about us old Head bangers? From: Wayne Burdick To: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 4:29 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A - installation question It is quite easy to

Re: [Elecraft] Clock chip

On 2/16/15 11:24 AM, Phil Kane wrote: On 2/15/2015 2:33 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: I agree with you, Don re no real use for a clock in a radio. I do wonder why there is one at all. Is not accuracy in the time domain as worthwhile as accuracy in the frequency domain? Likely not -- until the regs

Re: [Elecraft] Scratched off screen printing on a week old KX3?

Live with it? I sure hope he does not! Nor do I agree with the other bandaid approaches below. He should: * Get a new front panel from Elecraft * Buy some fingernail clippers : Phil W7OX On 2/17/15 10:51 AM, Bill Wilkins wrote: You could place a small piece of Scotch tape over the remain

Re: [Elecraft] Changing KX3 VFO

Love it: "So now I'm trying to justify a second KX3 with the upgraded VFO and the larger ball bearing finger dimple knob for use in the shack." -- buy a new KX3 so you can have a larger knob. Next will be a new car so you can have larger wheels -- Hmm, why didn't I think of that? :-) 73, Ph

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both "SPLIT" and "NON-SPLIT" warnings

Bravo! Phil W7OX On 2/18/15 7:30 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Any change we make in the way split is indicated would have to be enabled using a menu entry. The present behavior will remain the default. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailin

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both "SPLIT" and "NON-SPLIT" warnings

The fact that the K3 has the blessings of Cognitive Science is most reassuring, Wayne. :-) Phil W7OX On 2/18/15 8:00 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: User interface design is often called upon to make up for human failings. We get distracted, we forget, we have trouble breaking bad habits, we easily

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both "SPLIT" and "NON-SPLIT" warnings

Are you suggesting that such notifications appear on the LCD display, that the K3 assess your behavior and show it to you? :-) Phil W7OX On 2/18/15 9:46 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: With all due respect, however.. There are two times during a contest when I can get tripped up with SPLT or

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

What sort of antenna do you use for the 630 m band TX, Ken? Phil W7OX On 2/18/15 4:19 PM, Ken Roberson via Elecraft wrote: Hello All,My synthesizer board shipped today , Looking forward to testingMy new built HB power Amp on 630 meter band with no transverter. Anyone can apply for a Experimen

Re: [Elecraft] Adding the KPA500 with the KAT3 installed

I bypass it, Harry. Might want to use the K3/100 barefoot, afterall. Phil W7OX On 2/19/15 4:33 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: I was wondering what others do when they add the KPA500 and they have the KAT3. Do most just bypass it , or remove it and put the KANT3 module back in? Thank you

Re: [Elecraft] Extra long KX3 stand to hold both KX3 and PX3

I bought two, one for each! Phil W7OX On 2/19/15 7:19 PM, John wrote: Hello. Has anyone seen a KX3 stand such as the Nifty KX3 Desk Stand, but long enough to hold both the KX3 and a PX3 together? Thanks. John, kx4o __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] 10 min minder and keyboard

Yes, and that should be the Fixed-Tune (or whatever it's called) mode for the PX3 -- any day now :-) Phil W7OX On 2/19/15 7:23 PM, steve wrote: I like the timer idea. I will be working with scouts this weekend and things get "busy", so reminding to ID would be nice, BUT... please don't pes

Re: [Elecraft] Extra long KX3 stand to hold both KX3 and PX3

You could probably cement two of them together, end to end -- or mount them on a thinish plastic base. Phil W7OX On 2/19/15 7:53 PM, John wrote: Thanks for the idea Phil. I've considered one for each and that's not out of the question. My goal, however, is to keep the cabling between the K

Re: [Elecraft] P3 question

A rousing second of Jim's "fixed tune" recommendation". I much anticipate its availability in my PX3 as well. Phil -- Sent from my iPhone 5S > On Feb 20, 2015, at 09:18, Jim Brown wrote: > >> On Fri,2/20/2015 6:52 AM, John Bastin wrote: >> I always use the P3 in Tracking mode, > > You're mi

Re: [Elecraft] K3: External Macro Launcher

Which one did you order, Bill? Phil W7OX On 2/20/15 12:57 PM, W2BLC wrote: After reading the literature about these keypads, it looks to me that I can connect same to the serial port on the computer for programming - then connect it directly to the K3 for use. Currently I am using a Pigkno

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Fixed Tune Mode

My understanding is that there is a firmware mod for this now in field test, Sean. Hopefully it will be available in beta form any day now, and I'll install it as soon as it shows up. So "any day now" :-) Phil W7OX On 2/20/15 1:38 PM, Sean Logghe wrote: It is my hope that this can be accomp

Re: [Elecraft] New KSYN3AUPG Installation

Thanks, Mike. I was just about to disconnect all the stuff in back from mine! Phil W7OX On 2/20/15 3:26 PM, Mike Cox wrote: I installed the new K3 synthesizer boards last night into s/n 398 (with sub Rx). The installation was very easy, requiring only the removal of the top cover and the old

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Install Doc Suggestion

Best part was NOT having to reinstall those split washers :-) Phil W7OX On 2/20/15 7:04 PM, Gary Ferdinand wrote: I’m a very satisfied K3 owner. Today I installed the two KSYN3A boards according to the documentation. My K3 has the internal 2 meter transverter (K144XV) installed, so I had

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Install Doc Suggestion

Nice tip, Gary: Thanks (just in case!). 73, Phil W7OX On 2/20/15 9:28 PM, Gary Smith wrote: What I do with things like putting those split washers into a hard to access situation is to take a piece of tape, put the sticky side on my jeans, pull it off with the accompanying lint and then pressin

Re: [Elecraft] K3- Synthesizer

Ken, And I thought 1 mW was pretty paltry; 0.8 mW seems not that much less :-) Re listening: Having not considered 630 m until having it available with my K3 I have no antenna for that purpose. Most of my antennas are resonant on ham bands -- Tri-band beam, rotating 4-band dipole and a 30

Re: [Elecraft] K3- Synthesizer

And "8 pm to 10 pm": Since you are a K5, I assume you mean CST zone time. But no telling: I'm a W7 but in California :-) Phil W7OX On 2/22/15 6:49 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Ken, And I thought 1 mW was pretty paltry; 0.8 mW seems not that much less :-) Re listening: Having

Re: [Elecraft] Power output changed in K3

Yes. Note with 5.10 says " /Those who loaded rev. 5.10 must re-do the 50-Watt gain calibration." /Guess I'd better do that today :-) Phil W7OX On 2/22/15 7:33 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Did you load one of the recent beta firmware releases? Starting with 5.01 (I think) - certainly in 5.10

Re: [Elecraft] Power output changed in K3

Hopefully there is not a 1 mW power cal :-) Phil W7OX On 2/22/15 8:36 AM, Ken Roberson wrote: Not sure that apply to 630M band Ken K5DNL/WG2XXM On Sunday, February 22, 2015 10:02 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Yes. Note with 5.10 says " /Those who loaded rev. 5.10 must re-do the 50-Watt

Re: [Elecraft] Power output changed in K3

Oops, apparently there is! On 2/22/15 8:53 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Hopefully there is not a 1 mW power cal :-) Phil W7OX On 2/22/15 8:36 AM, Ken Roberson wrote: Not sure that apply to 630M band Ken K5DNL/WG2XXM On Sunday, February 22, 2015 10:02 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Yes. Note with

Re: [Elecraft] Power output changed in K3

Dummy load connected to BNC XVTR output. Phil W7OX On 2/22/15 9:27 AM, Jim Miller wrote: Didn't I need some special "tool" to do the 1 mw calibration? 73, Jim KG0KP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listi

Re: [Elecraft] K3- Synthesizer

You need the updated Synth board and the general coverage filter option in your K3. Phil W7OX On 2/22/15 11:45 AM, Chris Hallinan wrote: OK, I'll ask the "stupid" question. What is a "syn pwa" and how do I get on 630M with K3? (Guessing the answers are related!) I'll skip asking what WSPR m

Re: [Elecraft] Power output changed in K3

Then run the Power Calibration procedure using the K3 utility, Johnny. 73, Phil W7OX On 2/22/15 4:06 PM, Johnny Siu wrote: Yes, I am using FW 5.10. 73 Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ "Joe Subich, W4TV" 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2015年02月22日 (週日) 11:33 PM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] Power outp

Re: [Elecraft] Old KSYN3 cards

Thanks for that input, Ken. Not surprising! Phil W7OX On 2/23/15 5:12 PM, Kenneth Christiansen wrote: Hi to the group I received my new KSYN3AUPG card and it works fine. I was going to send Elecraft my old card and sent them an E-Mail to find out where to send it. Howard from Elecraft sent m

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Engineering Tests

Of course not, Jim -- but most of us didn't *need* to buy Elecraft either :-) Staying at the head of the pack does take the upgrade. But I cheated: With only one usable ear, no Sub RX to upgrade! Phil W7OX (in Torrance) On 2/24/15 5:35 PM, Jim Lowman wrote: First of all, congratulations to

Re: [Elecraft] Old KSYN3 cards

Go take a look, but I think not:-) Phil W7OX On 2/24/15 6:25 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: Has a new K3 price gone up $200 for a single receiver version K3 i wonder Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 25/02/2015 7:17 AM, "Stan Gibbs, KR7C" wrote: Don Wilhelm-4 wrote someone with a no

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Engineering Tests

u are #1 George, W6GF Sent from my iPad On Feb 24, 2015, at 6:11 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Of course not, Jim -- but most of us didn't *need* to buy Elecraft either :-) Staying at the head of the pack does take the upgrade. But I cheated: With only one usable ear, no Sub RX to upgrade!

Re: [Elecraft] Selling Synths

On 2/25/15, 10:46 AM, jim wrote: Outrageous profits for products/services do not last a long time in the marketplace. Competition comes in. Apple comes to mind. Really? Apple still seems to be doing quite well :-) Phil W7OX __ Ele

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] Re: Synth card order status

No one should be surprised, Eric :-) Phil W7OX On 2/25/15 4:52 PM, 'Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft' wa6hhq_li...@elecraft.com [Elecraft_K3] wrote: We had a HUGE number of orders for these over the weekend (and continuing into this week.) Eric elecraft.com On 2/25/2015 3:15 PM, Joe Subic

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] Re: Synth card order status

If you mean *last* Saturday, some of us ordered 8 days earlier. He who hesitates and all of that. 73, Phil W7OX On 2/25/15 5:10 PM, Merv Schweigert wrote: Same here, ordered Saturday and not a peep so far. Merv K9FD/KH6 > As (somewhat) expected, there is now a back order on the new cards

Re: [Elecraft] Synth card order status

Hey George, these days in So Calif almost any car can push our driving skills -- well maybe those Google cars won't, but I'm not yet convinced! Regarding your K3's and your ham skills: Can they turn themselves on, tune themselves and send code (or talk) by themselves, while creating witty re

Re: [Elecraft] Synth card order status

Don't be so sure, Bob. George has already questioned his own drive skills! :-) :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 2/25/15 6:04 PM, Bob wrote: Same why question applies to your Porsche? A Chevy will get you to the supermarket and back too. Bob K2TK On 2/25/2015 8:49 PM, George Fritkin via Elecraft wrot

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500: birdies on 6m from LCD backlight

No such problem here, at all, Jim. I wonder if you have a cabling issue? Phil W7OX On 2/26/15 11:47 AM, Joe Hall wrote: Just got a KPA500 kit a couple of weeks ago (S/N 2380). Upon installing it in my system I immediately noticed sharp spikes about every 9.5 kHz (only on 6m) in my panadapter.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - What settings to use for RX and TX Audio

Thanks for posting, Bill. That will make a nice point of reference. Phil W7OX On 2/26/15 1:04 PM, Bill wrote: Take a look at: http://www.w2blc.net/K3.htm Just be forewarned - these are settings I use and other users may not like them. Bill W2BLC K-Line _

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - What settings to use for RX and TX Audio

On 2/26/15 2:33 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: My hearing is severely compromised and has been since one night 50 years ago on the other side of the planet. I adjusted mine to look roughly like the inverse of my audiogram. Funny about that, Fred. I listen with both a speaker and an earbud (one ear

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn

Yes and Yes. Phil - Sent from my iPad > On Feb 27, 2015, at 09:53, Doug Person via Elecraft > wrote: > > Whew! Glad that topic (Net Neutrality) is done with. Now, may I ask if > anyone has successfully installed the new synthesizer? From a purely > subjective point of view (ears only) - d

Re: [Elecraft] Net Neutrality

I find this list useful and have for 15 years. But if the politicians are taking over, I'll be gone. Better places for such discussions. Phil - Sent from my iPad > On Feb 27, 2015, at 10:56, Richard Jubinville wrote: > > All this is guys and gals is Obamacare for the Internet. > > W1REJ > Di

Re: [Elecraft] CW listening pitch

Pitch is personal, Ted -- if your hearing is compromised (age, for example) a lower pitch can work a bit better. Phil W7OX On 2/28/15 11:29 AM, Ted Edwards W3TB wrote: I like to use the CWT function when operating CW and then the Spot button to zero-beat. I have been using 700 Hz as the pitch

Re: [Elecraft] CW listening pitch

Re "I had a hearing test, and the best frequency was several hundred HZ away from my optimum...". Best is not the same as optimum? That puzzles me. Phil W7OX On 2/28/15 1:42 PM, David Cole wrote: Hi, If you have an older hearing test, use the most recent one, and see what part of the audio sp

Re: [Elecraft] CW listening pitch

I failed clarinet, but am a mathematician, or was. That seems to have worked. Phil W7OX On 2/28/15 3:27 PM, Phil Kane wrote: On 2/28/2015 2:44 PM, David and Dianne on Comcast wrote: BTW there really is a strong correlation between learning to play music and learning CW. Not a direct one.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Power Output Issue after Firmware Update

You need to re-do the power calibration using the K3 Utility. See the document for the Synth board. Phil W7OX On 2/28/15 3:53 PM, David Inger wrote: I just updated the K3 firmware to 5.10 since I am about to order the new synth board. When I restarted the radio after the upload, the followi

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Power Output Issue after Firmware Update

Sorry. See the F/W 5.10 documentation :-) Phil W7OX On 2/28/15 3:53 PM, David Inger wrote: I just updated the K3 firmware to 5.10 since I am about to order the new synth board. When I restarted the radio after the upload, the following problem occurred: When I press the TUNE button, the ra

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Power Output Issues

You weren't the first to miss it, David -- and you won't be the last! Phil W7OX On 2/28/15 4:10 PM, David Inger wrote: Wow, talk about "instant messaging!" I received a number of responses pointing out the fact that I need to do the K3 power calibration after installation 5.10. I am so bad

Re: [Elecraft] CW listening pitch

1970. wunder K6WRU CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ On Feb 28, 2015, at 3:49 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: I failed clarinet, but am a mathematician, or was. That seems to have worked. Phil W7OX On 2/28/15 3:27 PM, Phil Kane wrote: On 2/28/2015 2:44 PM, David and Dianne on Comcast wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] I want to plug a keyboard into my PX3

I think the current PX3 project is Fixed-Tune mode, Josh. Phil W7OX On 2/28/15 4:40 PM, Josh Walton wrote: We are close to entering into the second quarter of 2015. Consumers have not had a major update to the firmware of the PX3 in some time. For me, one of the major selling points of the

Re: [Elecraft] CW listening pitch

he General class. This is off-topic so far -- but my tone frequency of choice is 640 Hz. phil K7PEH > On Feb 28, 2015, at 3:49 PM, Phil Wheeler mailto:w...@socal.rr.com>> wrote: > > I failed clarinet, but am a mathematician, or was. That seems to hav

Re: [Elecraft] Is the P3 beta firmware ephemeral?

I would leave it as is. Website says: *P3 Panadapter Firmware Updates and Download Utility * (update with K3 firmware above) P3 Firmware Latest Production Release *(MCU

Re: [Elecraft] K3 firmware release notes - complete revision history wanted

Wow, that represents much work and many improvements, Bert. Phil W7OX On 3/1/15 6:56 AM, Norhey wrote: Great, thank you all who responded to my request! In no time I got exactly what I ask for. For all the others who might be interested too, the complete K3 revision history can be find at:

Re: [Elecraft] FIXED IT! RE: New K3 build, LOW LOW sensitivity.

Good! Always good to hear a happy ending, Joe :-) Phil W7OX On 3/1/15 4:05 PM, Joe Moffatt wrote: I found it! I went back and saw a bent pin on the KXV3 and took those boards including IO out and reseated and all is well! Thanks! Joe From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.ne

Re: [Elecraft] K-1 4-band Availability/Status?

Confirm. Something related to a vital part(s?) no longer being available. 73, Phil W7OX On 3/6/15 1:25 PM, J wrote: I was interested in building a K-1 4-band, but learned the 4-band boards are unavailable. Can someone confirm or deny? Also, there was a VFO drift issue in the first K-1'

Re: [Elecraft] 50W TX Gain Calibration Bug

If that's a real problem, install 5.10, do the calibration then move on to 5.14. You only need to do the 50 W cal once, they say. Phil W7OX On 3/6/15 9:56 PM, Dave Anderson, K4SV via Elecraft wrote: Hi All, I just installed the 5.14 in my K3 and when I ran the 5 and 50 watt TX calibration

Re: [Elecraft] K3 won't boot up unless POWER button held down

Huh! My power is always applied to the K3 power terminals, and no such problem. I'd try a reset, or reloading stored parameters from the K3 Utility. 73, Phil W7OX On 3/6/15 9:57 PM, peterc281 wrote: If I switch my power supply on then hit the POWER button 8 green lights come on but the scr

Re: [Elecraft] K-1 4-band Availability/Status?

Wes, While I think the K1 (4-band especially!) is a fine rig, it's luster for me was dulled a bit when I was able to make a KX3 my primary QRP rig. Pluses include: * Way more than four bands * All modes on the bands in does cover, even digital as an option * Superior receiver * Panada

Re: [Elecraft] K-1 4-band Availability/Status?

enough time to use them all for at least one QSO. Just now waiting for the warmer Northwest weather although today was not bad at 64 degrees. 73, phil, K7PEH On Mar 7, 2015, at 5:47 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Wes, While I think the K1 (4-band especially!) is a fine rig, it's luster f

Re: [Elecraft] SSB net cancelled

It sure does a job on 20 SSB here. But it's interesting to watch the band come and go (at one point I worried that my K3 RX sensitivity had died, but it sure came back!). Then I set the K3 and KX3 with panadapters up on different antennas. Interesting to watch to differences in the "fullness"

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Sherwood Receiver Test Data question

Wayne, Is that "automated RX GAIN procedure" the same as the one the K3 Utility walks you through? I did that yesterday with my XG3 and it was pretty slick. No obvious change from the factory settings (my K3 is relatively new, about a year old), but I'm glad I did it. Motivation was that at

Re: [Elecraft] On new synthesizer installation

Re "But when you do it for the very first time, remember: this path has been blazed before. Heed the voice of the sage.": I'm sure glad the "sage" learned the wisdom of not having to re-install those tiny split washers behind the PCB :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 3/7/15 10:47 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement - the next version

They moved the length of DST due to energy conservation issues, Kevin: "The current schedule was introduced in 2007 and follows the Energy Policy Act of 2005 , which extended the period by about one month. Today, DST starts on the

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