Re: [Elecraft] K3 Spot Tone Level

2011-01-31 Thread Richard Davis
Don: Please provide us a description of the "problem" for which you are offering a solution. We may be able to recognize your comments as intended to address an issue that is not what is at the center of the comments of Scott, Tommy or me. Richard. On 1/31/11 5:52 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Ri

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Undo/Back Button..?

2009-10-25 Thread Richard Davis
While the idea of 'UNDO' seems simple, it is often significantly complex. The nature of predominant thinking in programming is linear, and moreover, one directional, i. e., programs start and go forward. Try thinking about the everyday problem of following driving directions to a that new plac

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Future Factory Hardware Updates; + New beta f/w release 3.27

2009-08-25 Thread Richard Davis
Eric, There were two questions. I am most interested in the answer to the second question, repeated here below. Thanks, Richard, K5BWV == Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > yes > > Eric > _..._ > -Original Message- > From: "Joe Subich

Re: [Elecraft] K1 minor stumbling block...

2009-07-03 Thread Richard Davis
I built a K1 and did not hit this wall. I did spend a lot of time circling in confusion before I managed to develop a clear understanding of what was going on. It is not a lack of information, but the way this information is revealed. I hardily agree with Mike's assessment. At the price p

Re: [Elecraft] Difficulty with K3 Utility RS232 Interface

2009-06-24 Thread Richard Davis
Dick Dievendorff wrote: > It could be the same issue. I'll look into this early next week. I haven't > been going back to test each and MCU level with each new K3 Utility > revision. Apparently I missed something. > > Have you tried saving a configuration from a current MCU revision? Let's s

Re: [Elecraft] Difficulty with K3 Utility RS232 Interface

2009-06-24 Thread Richard Davis
ay the first >one that introduces the 'power on banner' feature? >Since I could not get a backup of the existing configuration, I did not >attempt to do an upgrade. >Thoughts appreciated, >Richard >K5BWV >====

Re: [Elecraft] CQ Contest

2009-06-02 Thread Richard Davis
My AF knob was 'funny' earlier in the week. Scott at Elecraft talked to me Friday on the phone and patiently waited for me to stop sobbing. Later in the day the knob 'crumbled' just before the contest started. A panic run to the hardware store provided a 'jury rig' solution that I will probab

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] FirmWare Updates

2009-04-23 Thread Richard Davis
On this subject I offer the following: Just today, I attempted to save my K3 configuration using a fresh newly downloaded K3 Utility. The "save configuration" option failed with the following notice: + | Window title: POWER ON BANNER ERROR | | Error Msg: K3

Re: [Elecraft] PSK 31

2009-04-06 Thread Richard Davis
For the "novice/apprentice" PSK31 operator the best starter text I have seen is: Nifty E-Z Guide to PSK31 Operation Bernie Lafrenierer, N6FN 2008, Nifty Ham Accessories www.niftyaccessories.com In 64 pages it will get you out of the starting gate with a winning weight.

Re: [Elecraft] Suggestion

2009-02-01 Thread Richard Davis
...Ah the [UNDO] button. Such a simple elegant idea. Where it is available I use it without any thinking, and with great relief. Some developers of software for the MACINTOSH, where the 'undo' feature is explicitly defined and encouraged, say that fully 50% of total development effort o

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K1 as my first HF rig??

2008-05-23 Thread Richard Davis
Jeremy, I think that the K1 is an excellent first HF rig for individuals just entering the amateur radio pass time. It is a kit that is within the range of skills found in may mechanically skilled people. Assembly only requires a slow careful approach to be successful. As a CW only rig, i

Re: [Elecraft] 6 Meter Questions - OT

2008-04-01 Thread Richard Davis
Bill, What are the characteristics of signals on 6 meters that are propagated by sporadic-E? How would I recognize that s-E is in effect? Richard K5BWV === Bill W5WVO wrote: Don Rasmussen wrote: Are there more sporadic E openings

Re: [Elecraft] K1:potential new product

2008-01-09 Thread Richard Davis
John Young wrote: I think it would be a hard sell for me. Going from 55ma to 135ma - about 145% increase in current drain on receive. It may be good at home but looks like it would eat batteries for field use. If the DSP can be done at a much lower current it would be an interesting idea. 7