[Elecraft] K3 v IC7600

2012-09-20 Thread Tim Hague
tion is would I see a similar improvement if I was to sell the IC7600 and replace it with the K3, Best regards, Tim Hague Sent on my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Antenna Tuner Or Not

2012-09-13 Thread Tim Groat
nly four cells at a time). Enjoy your KX3! --Tim (KR0U) __ 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:

Re: [Elecraft] Rollup rubber keyboard

2012-08-09 Thread Tim Tucker
I tried one of these (probably not the same brand) several years ago in conjunction with a mini-notebook for doing digital modes in the field. It produced horrible RFI for me so I eventually gave it away. I guess it's a YMMV type of deal. Tim On Thu, Aug 9, 2012 at 12:40 PM, Adrian

[Elecraft] KX3 at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Special Event Station N0W

2012-08-07 Thread Tim Tucker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1nZ1ws-mbA Have fun! Tim --- Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio NNN0ITA, Navy MARS NNN0GAF FOUR, Southern CA Director Assistant for Training, Navy MARS __ Elecraft mailin

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker buzz fix with pictures

2012-07-22 Thread Tim Tucker
I actually tried tape at first and wasn't as happy with the results. Removing a bit of the case material seems to solve the root of the problem rather than just deal with the effects. Tim On Sat, Jul 21, 2012 at 3:13 PM, Andrew Moore wrote: > Another method: Painter's tape (the bl

[Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker buzz fix with pictures

2012-07-21 Thread Tim Tucker
Inspired by the KX3 yahoo group discussion yesterday on the source of the speaker buzz in the KX3, I decided to try it out. Here are my results with detailed pictures: http://www.worldwidedx.com/elecraft-kx3/142103-elecraft-kx3-speaker-buzz-fix.html Tim AE6LX

[Elecraft] [KX3] Kit build video from HamNation is now on youtube

2012-06-12 Thread Tim Tucker
Here's the link to the KX3 kit build video featured on HamNation tonite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zd_sIiBgCOY Enjoy! Tim --- Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio NNN0ITA, Navy MARS NNN0GAF FOUR, Southern CA Director Assistant for Training,

[Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 build video on HamNation 6/12

2012-06-11 Thread Tim Tucker
All, Just a reminder that if you would like to see how a KX3 goes together, there will be short video describing the whole process on the live HamNation broadcast tomorrow night, 6/12 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET: The broadcast will be shown at http://twit.tv/hn. If you miss it, the video will be posted o

[Elecraft] KX3 Kit build video to be featured on HamNation

2012-06-07 Thread Tim Tucker
ation broadcast, shown at http://twit.tv/hn. Let's see if we can knock their socks off with the turnout from the Elecraft enthusiasts! Tim - Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio NNN0ITA, Navy MARS NNN0GAF FOUR, Southern CA Director Assistant fo

[Elecraft] Finished building my KX3 kit - here are the build photos

2012-05-25 Thread Tim Tucker
I finished building the KX3 kit and took pics along the way. It was a fun build and I hope you enjoy the pictures: http://www.worldwidedx.com/elecraft-kx3/139501-building-elecraft-kx3-kit-step-step-photos.html - Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - RX audio degradation with ANF

2012-05-18 Thread Tim Tucker
rs, you can hear this yourself. The manual notch works fine, of course. I haven't tried the latest beta firmware, so I don't know if this issue has been addressed yet. It needs to be addressed, though. Tim On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 5:35 AM, Gary Gregory wrote: > *Don, > > your

Re: [Elecraft] Turn on turn off transients

2012-05-01 Thread Tim Tucker
My K3 thumps the powered external speakers pretty good when I turn it on/off using the power switch on the front of the rig. Tim On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 10:24 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: > What " tooth rattling turn on and turn off thump from the K3"? > > Never heard that my

Re: [Elecraft] D-Star

2012-04-28 Thread Tim Tucker
There are quite a few D-STAR repeaters and hot spots on the air that are non-Icom and required no patent to build. D-STAR is an evolving technology and it wouldn't be too far fetched for an enterprising company to build a radio using similar chipsets and firmware currently being used in the repeat

Re: [Elecraft] New KAT500 pics from the Visalia DX convention

2012-04-24 Thread Tim Tucker
Any plans soon on a legal limit (1.5 KW+) auto tuner that can handle 10:1 SWR? Reading the site, it looks like the KAT500 will the power, but only at 3:1 SWR. - Owner, worldwidedx.com AE6LX, Amateur Radio NNN0ITA, Navy MARS NNN0GAF FOUR, Southern CA Direct

Re: [Elecraft] cable management

2012-03-26 Thread Tim
I assume some of you keep your K3s in Cave. Tim gm4lmh -- From: "Ian White GM3SEK" Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 11:33 AM To: Subject: Re: [Elecraft] cable management > Tom Cooch wrote: >> >>I'm guessing a fairly

Re: [Elecraft] high-power tuner

2012-03-10 Thread Tim
Hi All, What you really need to do is to put the whole tuner inside a calorimeter and measure the rate of temperature change to determine the the dissipated wattage. Tim gm4lmh __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] DX Clusters

2012-03-09 Thread Tim Tucker
callsign lookup. While looking at the page, just hit "refresh" on your browser to load an updated map. Tim On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 8:27 AM, Tony Morgan <1desertdwel...@gmail.com>wrote: > Wayne, > Try W6RFU in Santa Barbara (UCSB) > > 128.111.56.24

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-18 Thread Tim
Hi Geoff, The only difference I see is that the Koss and the Monacor have a dynamic mic insert. The headphone are high impedance and seem to suit the K3, and the hf noise seems to less of a problem even without the mods. Since I normally only operate CW and PSK the mic does not bother me. 73 Tim

[Elecraft] Today I got to play with the KX3: Initial impressions

2012-02-11 Thread Tim Tucker
Today I got to play with Serial No. 6 KX3. While I didn't have as much time as I wished, I was able to familiarize myself with it's operation, controls and overall design. My initial impressions are posted at: http://www.worldwidedx.com/elecraft-kx3/134267-elecraft-kx3-hands-preview.html -

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto Notch distortion

2012-01-26 Thread Tim Tucker
I've noticed and observed this exact same thing while using MixW or DM780. The auto notch doesn't kill the desired signal like it should - it appears that it's "missing" on either side of the signal. The manual notch works as it should. On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 11:08 AM, Nate Bargmann wrote: > >

[Elecraft] K3 won't PTT in data

2012-01-25 Thread Tim Urban
ck to trigger TX mode while in Data A? 73 Tim N5IIT No Message Below This Line __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] DSP noise remover?

2012-01-20 Thread Tim Tucker
It works quite well if you can put up a second antenna that receives the noise you are trying to eliminate. Directionality really has nothing to do with it. If you can receive the noise at an adequate enough level, the MFJ-1026 can be used to null it out by changing the phase of the undesired sig

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hum on Audio...

2012-01-13 Thread Tim
other manufacturers have some advantages. 73 Tim GM4LMH __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] jack size

2012-01-03 Thread Tim
Hi, I have just measured a 3.5 mm jack at 3.46 mm and 0.136 inches, making it 11 thousandths larger than 1/8 of an inch. Probably makes a better fit that a nominal 1/8 inch plug (about 10% smaller). Mine are 3.5 mm and cause no bother. 73 Tim gm4lmh

Re: [Elecraft] can you use a standard VGA cable for the aux jack?

2011-12-14 Thread Tim Tucker
Elecraft should sell a cable/connector pigtail made up already. That would help people find the correct part instead of trying to cut off a vga cable. Tim On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 3:19 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: > Sorry, no. > > > > Dick, K6KR > > On Dec 14, 2011, at

Re: [Elecraft] Gap Hearit Speaker

2011-12-07 Thread Tim Tucker
NR improvement firmware update is coming soon. Tim AE6LX www.worldwidedx.com On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 2:56 PM, Bill Ross wrote: > Hi to the group, > > I have a high noise level, besides living in an antenna restricted home. I > usually run S5-8 noise on my K3 with the filters adjusted

Re: [Elecraft] AC Pole Interference

2011-11-21 Thread Tim Tucker
I've used the MFJ-1026 combined with the NB/NR in the K3 to greatly reduce all kinds of strange noise from the city. Often I need to start with the MFJ-1026, to null out as much as possible and then I hit the NB to get the rest. It's a fairly powerful combination. On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 9:33 AM

Re: [Elecraft] US 60 Meter Band Changes Approved by FCC - CW Issues

2011-11-20 Thread Tim Tucker
expected to understand which way to shift for the appropriate mode and type of net. It's not that big of a deal once you get used to it. Tim AE6LX, Amateur Radio NNN0ITA SCA, NavyMARS NNN0GAF FOUR, Southern California Training

Re: [Elecraft] NB and NR algorhythm

2011-11-14 Thread Tim Tucker
list of enhancements at some point. Tim On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 3:16 PM, wrote: > > No nit I have with the K3 is the Noise Blanker and Noise Reduction algorithm > .  Is there any possibility of making these features more linear so that by > holding down the NB or NR buttons one c

Re: [Elecraft] What Would it Take to Use P3 as O-Scope for Audio & Modulation?

2011-10-20 Thread Tim Tucker
Sign me up for this feature too :) On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 4:59 PM, CRAIG W BEHRENS wrote: > > Thanks, Andy -- I'll go check it out. > > 72/73 & DX, Craig W. Behrens -- NM4T > > Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:22:36 -0700 > > From: vk...@woodtech.net.au > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Subject: R

[Elecraft] [K3] TUNE function + external tuner + high SWR power reduction?

2011-09-20 Thread Tim Tucker
I just got an MFJ-998 auto tuner to work with the K3. I'm using the K3 TUNE function (15 watts) to trigger the auto tune function on the MFJ-998. Generally, it works fine. However, if I try to tune up to a very non-resonant band on my antennas where the SWR is very high, the K3 reduces the power

Re: [Elecraft] TOM HAMMOND, N0SS, SILENT KEY

2011-08-08 Thread Tim O'Rourke
Very Very sad news, will miss yea OM! My K2 and other projects benifitted form his expertise and unending devotion to Amature Radio. Hope someone will post info on contacting family with condolences. Tim W4YN Tim O'Rourke w...@arrl.net Low Power Amateur Radio Rocks Member of Flying Pigs

Re: [Elecraft] RF in PC Speakers.

2011-08-01 Thread Tim Tucker
I have the same speakers and am very happy with them. The best part is the powered volume control which I desired because I wan't some more volume from the K3. On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 9:38 PM, Ken - K0PP wrote: > > I have a pair of West Mountain Radio COMspkrs > that are interference-free. Took

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X K3 Book addition for firmware 4.39

2011-07-19 Thread Tim Heasman
Hi All, Try the Foxit free reader, that will save notes etc. Tim GM4LMH -- From: "R. Kevin Stover" Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 4:27 PM To: "Bill Adams" Cc: Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KE7X K3 Book addition for firmware 4.39 >

[Elecraft] [K3] K3EXREF K144REFLK and K144XV

2011-07-06 Thread Tim Taylor
Wonder how Wayne is coming on the firmware to allow the K1444XV/K144REEFLK to work with the K3EXREF. This is a gentle nudge :-) -Tim K8XS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3: remote control

2011-07-05 Thread Tim Tucker
Most, if not all current cable/dsl routers support DynDNS natively. That's what I've been using for years to accomplish this. On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 11:30 AM, Mike WA8BXN wrote: > Yes, port forwarding is used. But there is still the problem of what the IP > address of the router itself is if

[Elecraft] Hex Key S/N E 0234

2011-07-03 Thread Tim Heasman
Bencher keys listed. Any suggestions where else I might try? 73 Tim GM4LMH __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Re︰ KPA500 and MARS

2011-06-23 Thread Tim Tucker
I would hope that the KPA500 works with the same frequency range as the K3 for MARS. There are quite a few frequencies allocated for MARS usage that fall between that 26-28Mhz. The K3 has the opened up range just about perfect. On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 10:46 PM, Johnny Siu wrote: > Hello Jack,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 vs. other amps

2011-06-21 Thread Tim Tucker
talk myself into selling the tube amp and going the solid state route. Tim On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 8:25 AM, donhall161 wrote: > Touche!! > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elec

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3EXREF K144REFLK and K144XV

2011-06-09 Thread Tim Taylor
That is my understanding. 73, Tim -Original Message- From: David Pratt [mailto:da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk] Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 12:36 PM To: Tim Taylor Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3EXREF K144REFLK and K144XV Tim - My understanding is that the K3EXREF

[Elecraft] [K3] K3EXREF K144REFLK and K144XV

2011-06-09 Thread Tim Taylor
o 6 meters. The firmware has not been written to have it work with the K144XV. So right now, the K3EXREF will stabilize the frequency of the basic radio; however, it will not stabilize the frequency of the K144XV. It is my understanding that the firmware for the K144XV is "in the que

[Elecraft] K3: Why isn't this feature built in?

2011-06-08 Thread Tim Tucker
functionality built into the K3 in firmware as an included feature with the KXV3a? It would be really cool if you could just adjust the phase of the unwanted RX signal on the rig and have it remember the setting for each band. Then I wouldn't need this other MFJ box sitting here. Thoughts?

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - where do I sign up for one?

2011-05-24 Thread Tim Tucker
Is it "later today" yet? J/K. I just want to be first on the list, LOL. Tim On Tue, May 24, 2011 at 10:34 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft < e...@elecraft.com> wrote: > No. :-) > > 73, Eric > -- > > On 5/24/2011 9:41 AM, Ross Primrose N4RP wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: How much space inside?

2011-05-24 Thread Tim Tucker
If it had both 2m and 440, it WOULD be an 817D killer. The satellite crowd also really likes the 817D because it gets you a basic QRP radio and a portable satellite station to work both the FM and SSB birds. Remember, Icom had a HF only QRP rig - the 703. It was a flop. The KX3 won't suffer the

Re: [Elecraft] Something *really* new at Dayton from Elecraft

2011-05-20 Thread Tim Heasman
My thoughts exactly. Tim gm4lmh -- From: "Tony Estep" Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 7:00 PM To: Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Something *really* new at Dayton from Elecraft > On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 11:03 AM, Merv Schweigert wrote: > &g

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Simple NR/NB feature suggestion

2011-05-17 Thread Tim Tucker
;ll defer to their judgment on how difficult it is to implement. Tim __ 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 ho

[Elecraft] K3: Simple NR/NB feature suggestion

2011-05-17 Thread Tim Tucker
and also bridge the differences between an Icom like implementation and the Elecraft implementation. You should also be able to switch it easily back and forth between the two options. Does anybody else like this concept? Tim AE6LX www.worldwidedx.com _

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Powerpoll connector

2011-03-24 Thread Tim N9PUZ
never experienced a voltage drop like was described here on properly installed connectors either in amateur radio equipment or in high performance electric RC airplanes where the currents were in the 40A range. Tim N9PUZ On 3/24/2011 5:39 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >Ron, > > The same

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] MARS purpose (was KPA-500 FCC docs)

2011-03-16 Thread Tim Tucker
radio to the base MARS HF station which then relayed them into the MARS Winlink system for delivery to their intended destination out of State. Speed, accuracy, and reliability are the important training elements. Hope that helps some. Tim On Wed, Mar 16, 2011 at 3:57 AM, Bob Naumann wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 FCC docs

2011-03-15 Thread Tim Tucker
al and error service. The real question is whether or not the 10 minute duty cycle is a function of heat or is it a timer / firmware controlled function? The first circumstance can be managed, however if duty cycle is controlled by the latter then it doesn't seem viable to the MARS service to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 FCC docs

2011-03-15 Thread Tim Tucker
Now with that said, we don't often need to use an amplifier to send digitally, but in the event I did, I couldn't do it with this amp if there is a 10 minute duty cycle. Tim AE6LX On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 2:56 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: > *Why? > > I cannot think of a way I operat

Re: [Elecraft] Now that the FCC has approved the KPA500...

2011-03-15 Thread Tim Tucker
nfo up on their website. > > > On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:45:15 -0700 > Tim Tucker wrote: > > > ...Do we get any updates on pricing and general availability? > > > > > > > > > http://www.worldwidedx.com/amplifiers/96405-new-elecraft-kpa500-amplifier-detail

[Elecraft] Now that the FCC has approved the KPA500...

2011-03-15 Thread Tim Tucker
...Do we get any updates on pricing and general availability? http://www.worldwidedx.com/amplifiers/96405-new-elecraft-kpa500-amplifier-detailed-pics-info.html http://www.worldwidedx.com/amplifiers/96435-elecraft-kpa500-high-frequency-amplifier-manual-schematics.html http://www.worldwidedx.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and WSPR

2011-02-05 Thread Tim Tucker
I've never had to use Data A mode with VOX. I just use the standard serial and sound interface with CAT and it works fine for me. Tim On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 12:33 AM, Colin Potter wrote: > Hi Mike I had problems till I used Data A mode with VOX on. > > Link up the serial cable -

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 + KAT100 for trade

2010-12-29 Thread Tim Cook
The K2 has been sold the KAT100 is still available. Thanks Tim NZ8J Sent from my iPhone On Dec 28, 2010, at 7:47 AM, Tim Cook wrote: > > I have an excellent condition K2/100 that I would like to trade > towards a K3. > > The K2/100 is a late serial number 57XX, has the SS

[Elecraft] K2/100 + KAT100 for trade

2010-12-28 Thread Tim Cook
interested make an offer. Please respond off list to n...@woh.rr.com Thanks Tim NZ8J Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] K3 ssb sound

2010-12-02 Thread Tim Tucker
e operator. When I'm rag chewing on 75 meters, I almost always get someone new that passes by and stops to ask what rig I'm using because they like the way it sounds. Tim On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 8:30 AM, Mike Rodgers wrote: > I'm still hearing rumblings about how the k3 sounds on

Re: [Elecraft] L R volume settings

2010-11-29 Thread Tim Tucker
I noticed that the Left volume is very slightly louder than the right on my stereo speakers, as well. No SubRX here either and I haven't found a way to adjust the balance either? On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 1:10 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote: > But this only works when the subrx is active. It doesn't do a

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Latest Beta FW - Vox, TX Gate and Notch

2010-11-24 Thread Tim Tucker
I'd rather have dual manual notch capability like the IC-7000... On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 12:49 PM, Nate Bargmann wrote: > * On 2010 24 Nov 12:40 -0600, Jim Cox wrote: > > I vote no on this option.. > > I'd be fine with such an option so long as it is configurable. > > 73, de Nate N0NB >> >

Re: [Elecraft] K3: USB port

2010-11-18 Thread Tim Tucker
Count down to thread closure... USB is Serial comms by definition (Universal SERIAL Bus). Coding for USB is not a huge hassle for software developers, at all. If it was, it never would have been adopted as a standard in 1996 (almost 15 years ago). Drivers aren't really a big issue, either, espec

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Are the birdies really birdies

2010-11-16 Thread Tim Tucker
I long ago diagnosed several of my RFI problems on ethernet devices throughout the house. I tried everything to get rid of it including making special ethernet jumpers I put at the source devices with ferrite and by-pass capacitors between the offending pair of wires (the TX/RX wires). Of course t

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Beta Release: APF for CW, "Fast Monitor" & improved TX gate for voice modes

2010-11-05 Thread Tim Tucker
Well, that was fast. THANK YOU!! BTW, everyone else has commented on the APF, but as a mainly SSB guy, I love the new Fast monitor and improvements to the noise gate. Well done! On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 5:48 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote: > On 11/5/10 5:44 PM, James Sarte wrote: > > Hi Lyle, > > Nice

Re: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 4.17 (APF beta) kills SSB output?

2010-11-05 Thread Tim Tucker
I have the same experience that Philippe has. I thought I had one or both 3cx800A7 tubes going flat in my amp when I had to increase the drive to a level I never have been close to approaching to get 1KW out. It's great to hear that you guys are on this new glitch so quickly. Tim On Thu

Re: [Elecraft] Seeking external speaker recommendations

2010-10-25 Thread Tim Tucker
I used the SP-20 on my K3 for a while, mainly on SSB. I didn't like it. I could never get enough volume out of the speaker without distortion from the K3 to suit me. Incidentally, I also used it on a 746 Pro and never experienced this problem. I know everyone is going to say get an unpowered s

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SUB AF - NOR or BALANCE?

2010-10-15 Thread Tim Tucker
BT is a great idea, but to do it right, you wouldn't want to make it available for only mics & speakers. Once you have the BT chipset in the K3, there's no reason why you couldn't implement BT serial connectivity to a notebook computer, as well. The P3 and K3 could communicate with each other via

Re: [Elecraft] SSB transmit audio - Where's the punch?

2010-10-05 Thread Tim Tucker
I wanted to make sure and follow up my AVG power output comments that I made earlier in this thread because I spent some more time testing. Several private emails confirmed my suspicion that others were able to achieve better results than I was seeing. Tonight after playing around with the rig so

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Feature Request

2010-10-05 Thread Tim Tucker
> > > > -lu-w4lt- > > > > Message: 37 > > Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:39:37 -0700 > > From: Jim Brown > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Feature Request > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Message-ID:<4cabc549.6000...@audiosystemsgroup.com> > &

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Feature Request

2010-10-05 Thread Tim Tucker
ous on the scope, as pointed out on NU9N's site. I don't currently have a scope, but I've done the same tests in the past. It would be really cool if the K3 could do this too. On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 5:39 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > On 10/5/2010 5:11 PM, Tim Tucker wrote: > > i

[Elecraft] K3 Feature Request

2010-10-05 Thread Tim Tucker
For AM users, could we get the ability to invert the voice phase as a feature of the K3? This would allow us to make sure that the audio phase orientation is correct where the positive peaks are always greater than the negative peaks. Even better, it would be cool if the rig could auto detect an

Re: [Elecraft] SSB transmit audio - Where's the punch?

2010-10-04 Thread Tim Tucker
Not to anyone that has actually heard it on the air. I have a screen print of what it looks like on a P3 around here somewhere. Yep, you're "just guessing" :) :) On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: > > On Oct 4, 2010, at 2:00 PM, Tim Tucker wrot

Re: [Elecraft] SSB transmit audio - Where's the punch?

2010-10-04 Thread Tim Tucker
ame tests using some better test bench gear. I've sold most of mine... Tim On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 11:13 AM, Rob May wrote: > > The K3 has sufficient equalization to tailor the sound of any microphone, > the external equalizer is completely unneeded in my opinion. My cheap-o >

[Elecraft] clear a programmable function?

2010-09-28 Thread Tim Tucker
I accidentally set a menu config to programmable function M1, overwriting the macro I had stored there. I've tried clearing M1 by tapping REC, M1, REC, but it is not working. I know this because when I try to write the macro back to M1 using the K3 utility, M1 still behaves in the way I don't wan

[Elecraft] line in/line out question

2010-09-27 Thread Tim Tucker
(soundcard tnc) modes. On my Icom 746 Pro, I have more than one AF in/out on the rear panel, so having both a TNC and soundcard hooked up and using them both within seconds of each other is trivial. Is there a way to do this with the K3? Thanks for any suggestions,

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Low speaker output problem

2010-09-07 Thread Tim Tucker
of hearing. Keep in mind that this test is using a MONO speaker. I could do the test again using some stereo headphones output from the iPlus if there is any interest. Tim AE6LX On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 8:35 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > Dave, > > Check to confirm that you are using a

[Elecraft] [K3] Utility problems

2010-08-25 Thread Tim
never does connect. I've checked to be sure the serial port is correct (it is). Any suggestions as to what to try next? Thanks. 73, Tim Ruidoso, NM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elec

Re: [Elecraft] K3 : SSB modulation

2010-08-20 Thread Tim Tucker
ine I will probably end up with the comp and EQ on the rig turned off, but I'd like to hear what others do. Tim AE6LX On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 7:57 AM, Philippe Trottet wrote: > Hi James, > I'm using MH2 also for Field day opertions and almost same as you, set > MIC=2 & COMP=20 T

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier

2010-08-10 Thread Tim Tucker
The FCC Certified it, so who cares? If you spend all your time trying to figure out why our government has rules that it routinely ignores, you're going to drive yourself crazy. The speed limit on the national highway system is 75mph. Yet the NTSB has no problem with manufacturers that sell cars

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier

2010-08-10 Thread Tim Tucker
c > p...@lamarcheenterprises.com > www.LaMarcheEnterprises.com > > 727-944-3226 > 727-937-8834 Fax > 727-510-5038 Cell > > www.w9dvm.com > > K3 #1605 > > CCA 98-00827 > CRA 1701 > W9DVM > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [ma

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier

2010-08-10 Thread Tim Tucker
And yet they certified it. http://www.radio-ham.eu/Download/FCC-Certification.pdf On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 1:13 PM, Robert Friess wrote: > If the SPE does that, which is 17dB gain, then it does not conform to FCC > rules that limit gain to 15dB. > > Bob, N6CM > > On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 12:37 PM

[Elecraft] K3 error during synthesizer calibration

2010-08-06 Thread Tim Tucker
g this until I tried to calibrate it. I've got a call in to tech support but while I'm waiting for a call back, any ideas? Tim __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://

[Elecraft] Just purchased a K3 and started the build

2010-08-02 Thread Tim Tucker
he photos of my progress here: http://www.worldwidedx.com My initial reaction to this kit is that it's really nice and very well thought out. So far, I'm having a lot of fun just putting it together! Any advice is appreciated. Tim AE6LX __

[Elecraft] Status of the K2 world

2010-07-31 Thread Tim
de to improve K2 if, or when the opportunity arises? Thanks for your input. 73, Tim NZ7C __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Ele

[Elecraft] K3 Repair

2010-07-01 Thread Tim Cook
Wish I'd have known that before I sent one in for some work yesterday, I might have at least explored other options before sending it off for such a long time. Maybe an estimated repair time supplied with the RSA might be something to consider. Tim NZ8J Sent from my i

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 fan noise, part XXLIV

2010-05-30 Thread Tim Heasman
Hi All, I can't hear the fans at all after 40 years in ship yards and construction sites. 73 Tim gm4lmh __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] VFO A and B moving together

2010-05-08 Thread Tim
Thanks to all who told me how to unlink, and, yes, it is in the manual, I just couldn't find it! Tim K5OI > On Sat, 2010-05-08 at 16:01 -0600, Tim wrote: > > After a couple of hours in the manual, I give up. How come I have my K3 > > changing A and B with main A VFO contro

[Elecraft] [K3] VFO A and B moving together

2010-05-08 Thread Tim
and how to turn it off. Thanks and sorry for the bother. Tim K5OI __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Isolation box construction for digital

2010-02-22 Thread Tim N9PUZ
I would buy a) isolated jacks, b) mount regular jacks in plastic to isolate them, or c) use an all plastic box to isolate them. That was you don't have to remember to use a specially wired cable to preserve the isolation. Tim, N9PUZ On Monday, February 22, 2010 11:04 AM [GMT+1=CET], dw

Re: [Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

2010-01-09 Thread Tim
Randy, I use my K3 probably 30+ hours per week and I find it superbly suited for my purposes. A bigger box with more knobs I don't need but that's just me. YMMV. Tim K5OI/qrp Ruidoso, NM On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 6:41 PM, Randy Downs wrote: > I fellow said "Elecrafts ergono

[Elecraft] K144XV manual online

2009-12-22 Thread Tim Cook
Just noticed the manual for the K144XV is on line. It answered many questions I had. Tim NZ8J Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] AF/RF Knob situation - joined the club Me Too!

2009-12-06 Thread Tim Heasman
make a parallel thread. 73 Tim gm4lmh __ 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] [K2] XV50 vs FT817?

2009-09-10 Thread Tim O'Rourke
also. The KXV's are more sensitive and have a little more output and I use them at QTH. I like the ease of switching bands and the offsets for keeping frequency easy to see. Personaly I just do not like taking my K2 and transverters mountain topping. Tim W4YN Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K2]

Re: [Elecraft] Wrist strap / mat grounding

2009-09-01 Thread Tim Havens
code is SO important. Tim (NW0W) On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 6:37 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Ken Kopp wrote: > > Mine goes to the station ground buss ... 2" wide CU > > strap ... that's connected directly to a number (12) > > of 8' ground rods that are all bonded togeth

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: FS: K3 with many options

2009-09-01 Thread Tim Cook
The radio has been sold thanks NZ8J Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2009, at 10:49 AM, Tim Cook wrote: > > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Tim Cook >> Date: August 31, 2009 10:48:11 AM EDT >> Subject: FS: K3 with many options &

[Elecraft] Fwd: FS: K3 with many options

2009-08-31 Thread Tim Cook
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Tim Cook > Date: August 31, 2009 10:48:11 AM EDT > Subject: FS: K3 with many options > > I decided to sell my recently purchased (used) K3. I really like the > radio in terms of performance but can't get past som

Re: [Elecraft] a new ham in the Elecraft team

2009-07-04 Thread Tim Ellison
A FlexRadio without a doubt. -Tim -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of S Sacco Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2009 9:49 AM To: Paul - WW2PT Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] a new ham in the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Overload from WYFR

2009-06-16 Thread Tim Heasman
Hi All, I was just wondering about the 40 m and started to listen to the AM broadcasts. I also found the nasty noises, but when I checked on the LP-Pan, I found the signal was ok. Of course, when I turned off the noise blanker it went away. Yet another senior moment. 73 Tim gm4lmh

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KNOBS

2009-05-18 Thread Tim Heasman
Hi, My advice is not to use the long lever end of the hex key, insert the long end in the grub screw. 73 Tim gm4lmh __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Knobs

2009-05-17 Thread Tim
The only knobs I've had trouble with are the smaller AF and RF/SQL concentric knobs. I've had to replace twice and hope the current ones hold up. And, I might say, I've been very careful to not over tighten. I'll bet this problem is (or has been) overcome in Aptos! Tim K5OI

[Elecraft] More on K3 not responding

2009-04-11 Thread Tim
Swapped USB/serial adapters. The one being used for the K3 works in another application. So I'm down to software or serial port hardware problem with K3. Taking a break. Thanks for any group thinking. Tim __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] K3 is not responding

2009-04-11 Thread Tim
Without warning and having made no changes my K3-10, using utility 1.2.16, MCU 2.78 and DSP 1.98, is now giving me "K3 is not responding". I'm using the USB/SERIAL adapter from Elecraft. The USB ports are working on the computer. Any ideas of what I can check? Thanks. T

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