[Elecraft] K3 Screen

2009-10-28 Thread Robert Beard
Hi Joe, Each of these apps requires its own serial port - a dilemma, since the K3 has only one One solution is to install LP_Bridge. (See the LP-PAN site.) This app connects SDR to the K3 and provides three additional virtual ports. We are using it here at the ranch to run SDR, Skimmer,

[Elecraft] Spotting DX

2009-10-15 Thread Robert Beard
Hi Jim, In your scenario - split with simultaneous signals, yes, you must have both receivers. However, you can work split just fine with one receiver and two VFOs, but you have to hop back and forth between the VFOs, using whatever method you prefer. It is also possible to split with a

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Solar Power

2009-09-12 Thread Robert Beard
Hi Bill, The K1/2/3 rigs do very well on solar power. We ran the K3 (at 90W) on solar for awhile last Field Day. You are correct in assuming three components for solar: the PV (photo-voltaic) panel, (a constant current source), the storage battery (constant voltage source) and an interface

[Elecraft] K3 VFO B Anomaly

2009-08-25 Thread Robert Beard
Good Morning List, Just noticed, while tuning VFO A down through 4.800.0 MHz, I can hear a relay switching. I believe this is band pass filter switching on the KBPF3 board. All well and good, except that VFO B jumps to 3.526.76 MHz at the switching point, regardless of any previous setting.

[Elecraft] K3 LP-PAN, N1MM

2009-07-22 Thread Robert Beard
Hello Group, FWIW, the K3, LP-PAN, EMU-202, SDR, N1MM, WinkeyerUSB, and Skimmer all working simultaneously. No problems. (But it is a bit tricky setting up - took me about two weeks) Rob, N6VX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3 Tuning Knob Wear

2009-07-20 Thread Robert Beard
Hi Guys, I use the RIT knob for fast/coarse tuning. In Config menus, set VFO OFS to On Best regards, Rob, N6VX RadioRanch __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K3/N1MM Serial to USB Converter

2009-06-26 Thread Robert Beard
Hi Jay, Am running a laptop with N1MM/WinkeyerUSB talking to the K3 via serial to USB converter. All working fine - taking it to our FD site tomorrow. Did you have any specific questions? Rob, N6VX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: