Re: [Elecraft] New K3 on the air

2012-10-22 Thread tom betka
David is THE MAN. He is incredible. Without his help I would have purchased way more stuff than my skill level will support. He told me exactly what I needed, and (more importantly) what I didn't. Really helped me a lot--and then he recommended I sign on the the Reflector and ask for additional

Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7375 Beginning construction!

2012-10-21 Thread Tom McCulloch
Hi Keith, Enjoy the build, it'll be a lot of fun. Keep us posted as to your progress and be sure to ask any questions you have along th eway...you have the expertise of 7,374 builds backing you up out here. Tom, WB2QDG K2 #1103 On 10/20/2012 3:42 PM, N8CEP wrote: > Starting cons

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

2012-10-20 Thread tom betka
A. All I have to say is WOW Why would anybody, with a K3, > consider anything else. > > George, W6GF > > Love my 2 K3s and my KX3 S/N 0123 > > > > > From: Gary K9GS > To: > Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 10:41 AM >

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

2012-10-20 Thread tom betka
Right...good points. I ordered the module needed to support either the P3 or the LP-PAN, but I didn't make the final decision just yet. But still, the LP-PAN wouldn't be a bad way to go for less money, and then just add the monitor to another video card. The monitor would be needed for the P3 a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

2012-10-19 Thread tom betka
Thanks to all who responded to my thread earlier this week. With your help (especially Dwight, NS9I whose incredible shack I visited the other day), and after a few conversations with David Shoaf at Elecraft, I have decided on a K3. I finalized and placed the order today for the K3/100 unit, al

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

2012-10-17 Thread tom betka
planned. I guess it also saves the trouble of adding it in later... Thanks for the post. TB > From: bw...@fastmail.fm > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:57:20 -0700 > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3 > > Hi Tom, > I&#x

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

2012-10-17 Thread tom betka
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3 > > Hi Tom, > I'm still running a barefoot K2 (cw only) with an amp I can add on when > needed. > After reading your last post (below) I agree with you that is sounds > like good logic to outfit yourself with a r

Re: [Elecraft] Pacificon Interview

2012-10-17 Thread Tom McCulloch
Tom, That's just as well, after I watched it I had dreams of a 1,000 pound duck chasing me ;-) Tom, WB2QDG K2 #1103 On 10/17/2012 11:29 AM, tom betka wrote: > > This video doesn't work for me. YouTube is saying that the video has been > removed. > > TB > KF9QL &

Re: [Elecraft] Pacificon Interview

2012-10-17 Thread tom betka
This video doesn't work for me. YouTube is saying that the video has been removed. TB KF9QL > From: marin...@gmail.com > Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 07:40:57 -0700 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Pacificon Interview > > Over Saturday and Sunday at Pacificon I interviewed some

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

2012-10-17 Thread tom betka
] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3 From: vk2...@gmail.com To: tcbe...@hotmail.com CC: phys...@mac.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Hi Tom, What are this "CW stuff" you are talking about below? If it is narrow roofing filters for CW, then I think you can definitely leave these off until l

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

2012-10-16 Thread tom betka
ll. Then I can make the final decision after that, and get moving. Thanks again to everyone for the advice. It's very reassuring to draw on the wealth of experience that's so obvious in the users here. Tom &g

[Elecraft] (K3) SWR Consistent - low or high power

2012-10-10 Thread Tom Boucher
My theory in these cases is that it's nothing to do with bad antenna connections, but more due to the rig putting out a higher harmonic content at higher power levels. The SWR meter sees a bad SWR at the harmonic frequency so the reading is slightly worse. 73 Tom G3OLB N3OI wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] New Call sign for Lew ex-K6LMP

2012-10-09 Thread Tom Meier
What in the world could this posting have to do with Elecraft equipment. Please end the thread and keep the garbage out of here Tom, K7ZZ On Tue, Oct 9, 2012 at 7:08 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: > N6LEW is also very clear in CW. I don't see any confusing letters such as > in the case of

Re: [Elecraft] Oscilloscope Requirements?

2012-09-24 Thread Thomas 'tom' Malkus
lso fine. I will buy one in the next time. 73 de Tom -- DL7BJ * DL-QRP-AG #1186 * DARC OV I19 * ARRL http://www.dl7bj.de https://twitter.com/dl7bj __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] [K3] Echo

2012-09-14 Thread Tom Boucher
Tony - There is a 'Voice Tx Fast Monitor' facility which overcomes this: Set CONFIG: TX MON to FAST Tom G3OLB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfa

[Elecraft] P3 Question

2012-09-08 Thread Tom McCulloch
Can the P3 be used with the K2? If not is there something comparable out there? Thanks Tom, WB2QDG K2 #1103 K3 - Nope __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] {K3} Muffled Audio

2012-09-04 Thread Tom Boucher
back and was subsequently included in an update. What service from Elecraft! 73 Tom G3OLB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth

[Elecraft] P3 SVGA Tx/Rx Window Sizes

2012-09-03 Thread Tom Lutz
The window sizes on the screen on my P3 SVGA only go from 2-5 on WinR and from 0-3 on WinT when setting up for RTTY. The manual says the window sizes should go up to "40" lines total. I have the data font size set to the smallest font.

Re: [Elecraft] k1 mailing list only please

2012-08-31 Thread Tom McCulloch
have K3's...hi. Tom, WB2QDG K2 1103 On 8/31/2012 10:11 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: > Greg, > > The list is not divided into different products. But, if you want to only > look at K1 then you need to add filters in your e-mail that filter by > keywords such as "K1". You c

Re: [Elecraft] Delta 44 Info Thanks

2012-08-30 Thread Tom McCulloch
What is the conclusion on this if Windows 7 OS is used? Thanks Tom, wb2qdg On 8/30/2012 5:32 PM, Ken Roberson wrote: > > Elecrafters, > > > > Thank to all ( 12 ) who responded to my question about > > The Delta 44 sound card. > > > > All had good info

[Elecraft] Lead Weights and Fishing Line while Operating

2012-08-21 Thread Tom Boucher
The other thing to watch when using lead weights is to be very, very careful pulling back the line when it goes over the wrong branch. I literally shot myself in the foot when doing this some years ago. Crutches for 6 weeks! 73 Tom G3OLB

[Elecraft] K3 Mic

2012-08-15 Thread Tom Boucher
Mike, This is the quote from the Yamaha CM500 advert on Amazon: 73 Tom G3OLB <http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=596184 73, Mike NF4L>> __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.ne

[Elecraft] K3 Mic

2012-08-14 Thread Tom Boucher
only cost me around GBP25 which is about $37. 73 Tom G3OLB <- My question is what types or brands, models are K3 owners using with the rear panel mic connection on the KIO3 panel ? Tnx and 73 Paul> __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] CW in SSB mode

2012-08-13 Thread Tom Boucher
Not true Pete: CONFIG: CW WGHT and tap '1' until you see 'SSB+CW' 73 Tom G3OLB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm P

Re: [Elecraft] Unhappy With Your KX3?

2012-08-03 Thread Tom Dooley
, but I do like Rose's carrying cases and covers! Enjoy the ride. I have not been disappointed. Regards and respectively submitted 73 Tom K4TJD Sent from my iPad On Aug 3, 2012, at 8:59 PM, "Harry White" wrote: > Hi Kevin, > > Actually, I think this list is very

Re: [Elecraft] WTB K2 Kit

2012-07-20 Thread Tom McCulloch
You beat me to it, Ron Tom WB2QDG K2 1103 On 7/20/2012 1:10 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > Do you mean someone other than the completely obvious answer :-) > > 73, Ron AC7AC > > -Original Message- > > I'm looking for an unbuilt K2 if anyone

Re: [Elecraft] JT65 requirements, and a possible external reference-locking option for the KX3

2012-07-19 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
I also have a K3 so I either put in the KX3 internal 2m transverter or the external ref board and am happy. I would have been happy with external batteries and a thinner KX3 but then perhaps no room for some of the modules. 73, tom n4zpt On 7/17/2012 8:17 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > (c) cur

Re: [Elecraft] JT65 requirements, and a possible external reference-locking option for the KX3

2012-07-19 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
Yes, that would be of interest Wayne. Have not yet tried JT65 with my KX3 but good chance I will be using it with external transverters for 23cm. thanks and 73, tom n4zpt On 7/16/2012 10:25 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Hi Lance, > > The K3's oscillator subsystem is a factor of

Re: [Elecraft] I thought Elecraft was a household name!

2012-07-15 Thread Tom McCulloch
This sounds like the type of QSO we have on the SOC list (Second Class op) all of the time!...hi Tom wb2qdg K@ 1#1103 On 7/15/2012 12:38 PM, Nate Bargmann wrote: > I worked a station on 6m this morning who gave me a very nice and > unsolicited audio report and asked what radio I was runni

[Elecraft] W1/K2 Question

2012-07-09 Thread Tom McCulloch
one tapped into the K2 to set up a voltage out jack? I'd be interested in knowing where you took the voltage. I'm looking at P3 or perhaps F1 (I have the the battery installed in the K2). OK and thanks for any help you may provide. Tom, WB2QDG K2 #1103 __

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - far right S meter led lights erratically

2012-07-06 Thread Tom McCulloch
I have the CW Zero Beat mod attached to that far right LED. I'm almost certain I got the board from Tom, N0SS (although he may used the K6XX circuit). It's a great add to my K2, particularly for these tone-deaf ears! It would be safe to say that not too many zero beated signals go b

Re: [Elecraft] K2 CAT Command Question

2012-07-04 Thread Tom Z
as Get Frequency (FA;). I was hoping my syntax was wrong or I had the wrong code to change this value. If it is a link problem, no CW for me for now. 73, Tom KG3V On Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 11:03 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Tom, > > It may be an HRD problem or a problem with a USB to seria

[Elecraft] K2 CAT Command Question

2012-07-03 Thread Tom KG3V
hen I send these commands using Han Radio Deluxe, I get an [error] returned and the value does not change. Can anyone see a mistake in my commands? Probably missing something obvious. 73, Tom, KG3V -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-CAT-Command-Question-tp

Re: [Elecraft] CW Key suggestions ?

2012-06-24 Thread Tom McCulloch
buck fifty but now I see mint J-38 are going in the $50 range. No for me. Tom wb2qdg K2 1103 On 6/24/2012 9:14 PM, Bill K9YEQ wrote: > I had the J-38 and to this day am so sorry I sold it. It was in mint > condition. I have yet to find one that is clean and intact for a reasonable > pr

Re: [Elecraft] K2 key-down issue

2012-06-22 Thread Tom McCulloch
Tyler, I had this key down problem as well. Don's advice to me regarding the use of a stereo plug was exactly the fix. I'm not sure why your plug is working on a different K2, though. Tom WB2QDG K2 1103 On 6/22/2012 4:39 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Tyler, > > I would ventu

[Elecraft] Using K2 Serial Cable on K3

2012-06-20 Thread Tom Z
Can I use my K2 serial cable with a K3? We are getting ready for Field Day and trying to figure out what we can sare among our stations. 73, Tom KG3V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

[Elecraft] An obvious K2 battery observation

2012-06-12 Thread Tom McCulloch
PS to the original power jack on the K2 removed all of the issues (except for the dead battery, of course). Just an obvious observation, FWIW. Tom WB2QDG K2 #1103 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/

Re: [Elecraft] Interpretation of P3 display

2012-06-09 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
nal goes well past other signals. Yes, I see similar and I would call it splatter. Especially when it is clear other stations are not doing this. Over driving something past their SSB filters. On a local net where the are mixtures of vintage and modern the vintage ones ( on this net) tend to b

Re: [Elecraft] P2 Span Question

2012-06-01 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
Hi Lee, I tend to keep it 20KHz or less to watch nets and be able analyze signals. Or a little broader if I am watching a pile up. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/31/2012 10:36 PM, Lee Buller wrote: > > I have been playing with my new P3 and wonder how others use the > "span" feature

[Elecraft] UK Re-seller

2012-05-30 Thread Tom Boucher
The advantage is you can go to W&S, look at and try the rig, then purchase it direct from Elecraft! 73 Tom G3OLB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] thunderstorm early warning.. was: Living with EMP

2012-05-26 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
web searches on lightning detection you can find simple sensor designs. this is another area where the complexity is in the software and the receiver not the sensor. 73, tom n4zpt P.S. use of term "EMP" is odd in this discussion as "EMP" as an acronym I have always associat

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Source for quality 3.5mm 4 conductor-TRRS Plug

2012-05-24 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
my local Radio Shacks had the 2.5mm right angle stereo plugs but no others. Guess can check them on-line. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/24/2012 10:06 AM, W0FK wrote: > I asked Eric this question when I was at Dayton. He recommended Radio Shack > as a source for the plugs. > > Lou, W0FK > >

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Source for quality 3.5mm 4 conductor-TRRS Plug

2012-05-24 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
Have you tested it yet? All the ones I tried had the sleeve connected to one of the RCA plug center pin and only one of the rings connected. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/23/2012 10:48 PM, ~BG~ wrote: > I've purchased various TRRS plugs from Markertek in the past. As far as I > can tell, they

Re: [Elecraft] cables for digital/dayton

2012-05-23 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
Hi Bob, One of the Elecraft guys said they did plan to provide some sort of jumper cables. Maybe even they could provide right angle connectors of the various types used on the KX3. I just decided to not way. and yes, I got the same kind Mouser sells. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/23/2012 3:10 PM, Bob

Re: [Elecraft] cables for digital/dayton

2012-05-23 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
ng between 1200 and 9600 bps packet lines) so just put that in the PTT circuit and turned it off. On my simply interface I just did not connect the two PTT lines and use the USB to KX3 cable to control the KX3 via CAT. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/23/2012 6:39 AM, Robert Galambos wrote: > Bob > >

Re: [Elecraft] KBT2 Instructions for the K2 Internal Battery

2012-05-22 Thread Tom McCulloch
That Switch to the wrong position. Off came the cover, the switch was set properly, back on went the cover and everything was fine --- until the next time. Glad to see it's gone...hi (althiugh as Keith points out, even though it's gone, it's still causing problems...hi) (what w

Re: [Elecraft] cables for digital/dayton

2012-05-22 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
isolation I needed and works fine. 73 I did not connect the PTT inside the SignaLink, or rather I have a added in switch to connect or disconnect that line. I use the USB to KX3 control cable with flrig to control the KX3 using the K3 setting. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/22/2012 9:44 PM, Robert Galambos wrote

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Keyboard

2012-05-21 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
Works for me Paul. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/21/2012 2:48 PM, Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote: > The P3/SVGA keyboard is designed to work with the data modes currently > available on the K3. > > 73, > > Paul > > > WB4SON wrote >> >> Hey Paul, >> >> Nice to

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Keyboard

2012-05-21 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
. Olivia and MT63 mostly. But for those OK to use outboard computer. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/21/2012 12:23 PM, Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote: > Hi David, > > I'm currently working on the USB keyboard option for the P3. I can't give > an exact release date, but I'm guessing in the

Re: [Elecraft] reflectors

2012-05-20 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
Nope, I like them all in one reflector. Would love that the KX3 traffic move back here. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/20/2012 6:03 AM, Ussvdharma wrote: > how about seperate reflectors for k2, k3, p3??? this single one is getting > out of control in

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Dayton New Equipment Show

2012-05-19 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
gt; Phone: 512-535-4713 x205 > Email: steve at flexradio.com > Web: www.flexradio.com On 5/19/2012 8:11 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > Decimation can help but it is not a magic bullet that eliminates > the effects of ADC overflow and/or blocking due to gain reduction. > > 73,

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Dayton New Equipment Show

2012-05-19 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
decimation counts On 5/19/2012 7:29 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > The issue will be the severely limited dynamic range of the 16 bit > ADC. Without effective AGC ahead of the ADC there *will* be overload > problems on crowded bands (e.g. 160/80/40) where any transceiver must > deal with many extr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 psk31 transmit problems

2012-05-19 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
program than DigiPAN and pretty easy to use. Free also. DigiPAN is a really old program though the MixW web site says a new version is being worked on. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/19/2012 10:59 AM, kf4clo wrote: > Hi All > I want to thank everyone for thier help-I still haven't resolved th

Re: [Elecraft] Portable Antennas (near end fed)

2012-05-11 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
away from the building! or go outside. I have not had any luck getting hotel rooms with real balcony options. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/11/2012 12:09 PM, Mike WA8BXN wrote: > > > I too would like to hear the answers to this question! But I have an added > question and thought. What are reason

Re: [Elecraft] k3 and field day

2012-05-11 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
The K3 configuration utility is handy that way! ( same with the KX3 configuration utility). 73, tom n4zpt On 5/11/2012 1:13 PM, Rose wrote: > Been there, done that, as they say ... (;-) > > If you still want to do it, I strongly suggest you copy all > the radio's parameters t

Re: [Elecraft] k3 and field day

2012-05-11 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
wire yagis pointed towards the West coast ( we are in Virginia). 73, tom n4zpt On 5/11/2012 12:29 PM, dm...@nexicom.net wrote: > I will have my k3 at Field Day this year and would like a little > advice.I will have the Yamaha cm500, a hand held mic plus a set > of paddles. It will

Re: [Elecraft] My account being hacked

2012-05-10 Thread Tom McCulloch
My account was hacked a while back and Yahoo suggested I simply change my password -- For what it's worth, you may want to try that. tom WB2QDG On 5/10/2012 6:58 PM, Johnny Siu wrote: > Dear Elecrafters, > > Apparently, my account has been hacked and I apologise for any rubbi

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters

2012-05-09 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
Have you emailed or called Elecraft directly to see if they already have a set up version that fits Thailand? Seems like a question for the factory not the list. Their factory configuration set up program might be able to turn off 6m. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/8/2012 2:10 PM, ussv dharma wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] Portable Antennas (Is there an "easy" button?)

2012-05-08 Thread Tom McCulloch
After watching Stan Video last night I placed an order for a few T-106-2's to build the transformer...looks pretty straightforward and inexpensive. Tnx Stan Tom, WB2QDG K2 1103 On 5/7/2012 1:43 PM, Jim Lowman wrote: > Enjoyed the video, Stan. I may look into one of these. > >

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 observations

2012-05-05 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
thanks Wayne, I can go take detailed notes and try to duplicate myself! 73, tom n4zpt On 5/5/2012 5:40 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Tom, > > We'll try to duplicate your findings. I'll get back to you. > > tnx > Wayne > N6KR > > > On May 5, 2012, at

[Elecraft] KX3 observations

2012-05-05 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
settings. I can go back and take detailed notes. any one else seeing this?? 73, tom n4zpt __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Just worked my first KX3!

2012-05-04 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
who was calling. Heading to higher frequencies for the rest of the weekend. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/4/2012 7:43 PM, AF6NI wrote: > I just called CQ on 14.060 with my KX1 and K7NEW came back to me running a > KX3. Guess they must be getting out there! Sounded great. > > Thanks for my f

Re: [Elecraft] P3: new unit no workee - addendum

2012-05-03 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
I think the P3 to K3 needs to be 38400 bps as you can not change that part. While the P3 to your computer can be any slower speed - I use 19,200 bps for computer to P3. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/3/2012 4:43 PM, Ralph Parker wrote: > I forgot to say that the RS-232 rate for K3, P3 and logging prog

Re: [Elecraft] K3-PSK/RTTY Question

2012-05-03 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
interfaces for my other pre-K3 radios. and back to the start of this thread. yes, the SignaLin-USB should be fine also. Especially if you happen to have one handy. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/3/2012 3:35 PM, Bill Conkling wrote: > Welll > > My KX3 is on the list, I'm near

Re: [Elecraft] Problem with Elecraft's built in 2 meter

2012-05-03 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
do not seem to be much wider than 13-15KHz on my P3 ( or my LP-PAN or SDR-I/Q ). I am wondering then if you have a bad filter? 73, tom n4zpt On 5/3/2012 10:31 AM, Julie Royster wrote: > Larry K4MWE and I are hearing lots of distortion (clipping probably) on the > K144XV tuned to local rep

Re: [Elecraft] K3-PSK/RTTY Question

2012-05-03 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
might include having the speaker out and microphone in be switched to line out and in for the data modes. What do you use with your KX3??? 73, tom n4zpt On 5/3/2012 9:32 AM, nr4c wrote: > Hi, Steve, > \ > I really think the SL-USB is a real nice interface if you need an > interface

Re: [Elecraft] Problem with Elecraft's built in 2 meter receiver

2012-05-03 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
Hi Larry, Mine works fine with the local 2m repeaters. Based on my experience have been telling those in my area it is a good option. Plus I used it with a 2m input transverter. What is happening with your 2m transverter? 73, tom n4zpt On 5/3/2012 8:42 AM, Larry Royster wrote: > Altho

Re: [Elecraft] Kit Shipping Schedule Theory

2012-05-01 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
Nah, I am just still laughing Don. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/1/2012 9:00 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > OK, you have not fulfilled my expectations. I was expecting my comments > to be controversial, and would be met with much feedback, some of which > I would respond to and and others that I would i

Re: [Elecraft] Fixed audio output missing on the KX3? -> and in the K3

2012-05-01 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
That would work nicely. Please do add this. Perhaps also in the Data A or AFSK A modes compression is also turned off? Can always split some of the audio off for background awareness. 73, tom n4zpt On 5/1/2012 3:00 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > We may add LINE IN/OUT levels to the KX3 so t

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: KPXA100 amp for KX-3

2012-04-30 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
6 pounds as an idea back then I thought. 73, tom n4zpt On 4/30/2012 6:47 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Bob, > > Sorry, but none of that information is not yet available. > As far as size, I can make a wild guess based on the volume of a typical > 100 watt amplifier and 100 watt tuner and

[Elecraft] [K3] FM Transmit Audio Level

2012-04-29 Thread Tom Boucher
Ed, Don't forget there is a High/Low mike gain setting (MAIN:MIC SEL Tap 1 to toggle High/Low). Probably not much use to you unless it can be somehow selected for FM only. 73 Tom G3OLB KL7UW wrote: __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Power supply and fuse recommendations for K2

2012-04-26 Thread Tom McCulloch
r he used to anyway). Good luck with the K2 Tom WB2QDG K2 #1103 On 4/26/2012 11:35 AM, Stephen Roberts wrote: > Well, just got my pre built K2 and I'm looking for recommendations for > external in line fuse as well as power supply. I recently fried my OHR rig > and will not power up

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

2012-04-19 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
Hi Bob, I disagree. Did you read the Elecraft instructions?? Please do so then comment to Elecraft on the errors in their ways. Thanks and 73, tom n4zpt On 4/19/2012 12:04 PM, Bob wrote: > I do not believe cutting the part in half is a good idea. The stress > is applied to the pads an

[Elecraft] (K3) Headst/Mic

2012-04-19 Thread Tom Boucher
flat characteristic (-16,-16,-6,0dB the rest) per K9YC recommendation may be better. 73 Tom G3OLB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

2012-04-19 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
tweezers with a rubber band to hold the SMT resistor while I did the tack on one side. Seemed to work well. Not much solder at all is needed. 73, tom n4zpt On 4/19/2012 10:18 AM, Lee Buller wrote: > > I have SN 443 - an early model of the K3. It has been back to Aptos for > updates. No

Re: [Elecraft] windowing P3 display...

2012-04-16 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
thanks John. that is the card I just got in and the set up I plan to use. Different monitor sizes but still the same. 73, tom n4zpt On 4/16/2012 9:01 PM, John Ragle wrote: > For those of you who do not wish to devote an entire monitor to the P3 > SVGA output, here are some final results

Re: [Elecraft] Toughness

2012-04-13 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
All of them I bet. I use my K3 on field events. Planning to substitute my KX3 when it arrives. Perhaps the lightest bounces better. 73, tom n4zpt On 4/9/2012 9:52 AM, John Huggins, kx4o wrote: > Field Users, > > Which Elecraft products stand up best to knocks, bumps, etc. seen while &

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA waterfall problem

2012-04-10 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
when long term averaged. 73, tom n4zpt On 4/10/2012 12:27 PM, Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote: > W4CCS, > > The next version of SVGA firmware has a 'bias' feature that allows the user > to increase the waterfall coloring threshold. > > 73, > > Paul > > > W4CCS wrot

Re: [Elecraft] Strange signal seen on P3

2012-04-03 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
shack layout. I presume some sort of internal P3 spur with the SVGA card in place. 73, tom n4zpt On 4/3/2012 10:38 PM, Bill Swindell - K1LED wrote: > I noticed on my P3 a single spike displayed on the right side of the screen. > The signal is 12.45mhz from the center frequency. As I tu

Re: [Elecraft] PDF documemtation

2012-04-02 Thread Tom
I have been using NitrReader for a long time. Mine has a find function. -- Tom KQ5S On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 6:50 PM, Mike wrote: > I found a nifty PDF reader that lets you put sticky notes and to > highlight text and attach a note to that. There are other text and image > manipulation

Re: [Elecraft] Boy Scouts need your help

2012-03-30 Thread Tom Cooch
I only have about 15 minutes tomorrow morning, but I will be on the air at 8:45 from Vermont with my 5 watts. Hope to talk with one of your scouts. I was one in the 1950s when I was a novice. 73, Tom KB1UG On Mar 30, 2012, at 6:10 PM, Mark Volstad wrote: > Fellow Elecrafters, > >

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Firmware 4.48 release - stable, in use?

2012-03-30 Thread Tom
John, Have you posted your problem on the DXLabs group? Dave, AA6YQ, the DXLabs author, is very good at working out issues. Also Joe, W4TV, is a resident expert. -- Tom KQ5S On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 7:47 AM, John K3TN wrote: > Thanks for all the responses. Per Elecraft, it looks like 4

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA display too wide at 1920x1080

2012-03-28 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
does have 4 adjacent pins on your monitor then easy to find VGA to DVI-I which is integrated analog and digital. As aside found my new 22 inch dell did auto adjust. 73, tom n4zpt On 3/28/2012 10:06 PM, tomb18 wrote: > Is it possible to use a VGA to dvi adapter? Will this fix thi

Re: [Elecraft] cable management

2012-03-24 Thread Tom Cooch
Hi Pf, I'm guessing a fairly high number of subscribers to this reflector recognize the reference in your first sentence. I wonder what the actual percentage is. Tom KB1UG On Mar 24, 2012, at 4:29 PM, Pierfrancesco Caci wrote: > > Hi all, > the back of my radio desk looks like

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA no U shaped cursors

2012-03-23 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
I mentioned that a few days ago and on the list we were told that was to be provided at a later update of the firmware. 73, tom n4zpt On 3/23/2012 3:11 PM, Mike K2MK wrote: > I just installed my SVGA card and noticed that the VFO cursors are always the > green and magenta bar type even if

Re: [Elecraft] DVI connectors with an P3SVGA

2012-03-22 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
, tom n4zpt On 3/22/2012 9:59 PM, Bob Nielsen wrote: > DVI connectors will do both analog and digital, if the connected > device supports both. My first generation Mac Mini had a DVI > connector which I used with a DVI cable to a digital monitor. It > also came with a DVI-SVGA ada

Re: [Elecraft] DVI connectors with an P3SVGA

2012-03-22 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
. Works nicely. 73, tom n4zpt On 3/22/2012 5:17 PM, Mike K2MK wrote: > Hi Joe, > > Save your money, it won't work. My understanding is that DVI is a digital > format and the SVGA card is an analog format. So while you can get cables > and and/or adapters that will fit they just w

Re: [Elecraft] two k3's on the same band

2012-03-21 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
]. Either K3 could dial close to the other with little issue. When we tuned past the other station was just a strong station. I guess plenty of one over r-squared isolation? 73, tom n4zpt On 3/21/2012 3:24 PM, Matt Murphy wrote: > Just wondering if anyone has any experience using two K3&#

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA

2012-03-21 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
but will get back to cataloging the birdies I see. 73, tom n4zpt On 3/20/2012 11:02 PM, Bill Swindell - K1LED wrote: > I just tried the adjustment. I am running 1024 x 768 and the dividing line is > MUCH higher on my VGA dispaly than it is on the P3. Does this meant that I > will hav

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA

2012-03-15 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
calibration. result is that if the main P3 display is nice looking the waterfall on the external monitor looks too light as I can not see signals I am copying just fine. Otherwise very nice. 73, tom n4zpt On 3/12/2012 9:36 PM, Ed Schuller wrote: > As noted by others, it went together very quic

Re: [Elecraft] switching a heath amp

2012-03-15 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
Hi Don and Bob, One alternative is to put in a mod to the Heathkit amp. http://www.harbachelectronics.com/main/page_products_sb200__sb201.html I put one of the soft key mods into my SB-200. Easy to put in and works nicely. 73, tom n4zpt On 3/15/2012 2:07 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Bob, >

Re: [Elecraft] newbie setup questions on memory editor & repeater setup

2012-03-15 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
around there. 73, tom n4zpt On 3/14/2012 4:51 PM, Julie Royster wrote: > Hi from KT4JR, wife of K4MWE, and new co-owner of a K3 with 144mHz > transverter built in. I have not been able to understand how > repeaters are supposed to be set up and I am hoping some kind spirit > out there

Re: [Elecraft] K3 12VDC OUT increased current mod available soon

2012-03-15 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
That's great news Paul. I will certainly get that kit and mod my K3. 73, tom n4zpt On 3/15/2012 12:18 PM, Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote: > Many of you have asked if there is a way to modify your K3 so that it can > provide enough current to supply a P3 with the SVGA board. We are currentl

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA

2012-03-14 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
I connected mine to a 1 amp fuse position in my power pole strip. Am going to look around for or build a power pole strip controlled by the position where I plug in to power my K3. That way the peripherals come on when I power up the K3. For the moment, just pushing the power button. 73, tom

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone get their P3 SVGA yet?

2012-03-12 Thread Tom Azlin N4ZPT
so far only the ship notice. Soon! 73, tom n4zpt On 3/12/2012 3:40 PM, tomb18 wrote: > Any comments? > I have to wait, since I'm out of town for two weeks __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listin

[Elecraft] K3 intermittent low power output

2012-03-12 Thread Tom Boucher
letely fixed it. 73 Tom G3OLB __ 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 Please help sup

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY and Alternating BW.25 and BW .50

2012-03-10 Thread Tom
Thanks Mike, You were right on. My K3 is new and I was doing a lot of playing around with it and somehow managed to get things out of whack. I shut everything down and rebooted and all is well. Tom KQ5S On Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 6:59 AM, Mike K2MK wrote: > Hi Tom, > > Sorry, I wasn&#

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY and Alternating BW.25 and BW .50

2012-03-09 Thread Tom
It is not changing when going to VFO B. I stay on VFO A and am getting the alternating BW .25 and BW.50 where the VFO B readout is. Tom KQ5S On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 7:59 PM, Mike K2MK wrote: > Hi Tom, > > My lower readout is stable, reporting the bandwidth as it was set and not >

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY and Alternating BW.25 and BW .50

2012-03-09 Thread Tom
I should have said I am using FSK D. Tom KQ5S On Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 12:39 AM, Tom wrote: > While in RTTY (Data A) I have hte DUAL PB turned on.  I am seeing > where VFO B is an alternating BW .25 and BW .50 and then the VFO B > frequency.   As BW changes from .25 to .50 the  twin b

[Elecraft] RTTY and Alternating BW.25 and BW .50

2012-03-09 Thread Tom
While in RTTY (Data A) I have hte DUAL PB turned on. I am seeing where VFO B is an alternating BW .25 and BW .50 and then the VFO B frequency. As BW changes from .25 to .50 the twin band width indicators change accordingly. Is this normal? Tom KQ5S

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