Re: [Elecraft] K3: glitch canceling CW using 'KY @'

2010-11-06 Thread Tom, DL2RUM
Just send RX;. This will cancel the transmission and works in all modes. 73 de Tom, DL2RUM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-glitch-canceling-CW-using-KY-tp5710873p5712497.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com

[Elecraft] W0O FRANKENSTEIN HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

2010-10-26 Thread Tom Hammond
Ghostly signals will once again emanate from Frankenstein, Missouri, over Halloween weekend. Witches and warlocks of the Mid-MO Amateur Radio Club will be haunting victims near QRP frequencies on 80, 75, 40, 30, and 20 meters (higher bands if open). Spirits screeching from two skeletal K3s

[Elecraft] W0O FRANKENSTEIN HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

2010-10-26 Thread Tom Hammond
Ghostly signals will once again emanate from Frankenstein, Missouri, over Halloween weekend. Witches and warlocks of the Mid-MO Amateur Radio Club will be haunting victims near QRP frequencies on 80, 75, 40, 30, and 20 meters (higher bands if open). Spirits screeching from two skeletal K3s

[Elecraft] K3 Tune Button

2010-10-24 Thread Georgens, Tom
the frequency will not change at all. There must be a setting that controls this, but I have tried the manual and could not find the answers Thanks and 73 Tom W2SC 8P5A __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Use of external speakers/amp

2010-10-04 Thread Tom Hammond
seems to really like the 3.2 Ohm Motorola speakers. 73, Tom Hammond N0SS At 08:16 10/04/2010, you wrote: Over on qth.com in the forums area (the Talk sub-forum) is a discussion called A sad thing happened on the way to a more perfect receiver. Some interesting topics came up

[Elecraft] [K-3] RTTY for Dummies

2010-09-28 Thread Tom Meier
Has anyone got a *reallly simple* checklist for setting up the K-3 to run RTTY. I'll use MMTTY and I'll use AFSk and I will *not *use an outboard interface like Rigblaster, etc. I mean really simple as in Step 1: Turn on the radio. 73 de Tom (K7ZZ

Re: [Elecraft] K2 #6980 -- ON THE AIR!

2010-09-23 Thread Tom McCulloch
Congrats on finishing K2 #6980 and your dx contact first crack out of the box. Wishing you many more. Great call, btw. People have accused me of QLF...hi 72 Tom WB2QDG K2 1103 - Original Message - From: stan levandowski sjl...@optonline.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent

[Elecraft] P3 ref level and sub receiver

2010-09-22 Thread Tom Doligalski
As a suggestion, it would be nice if the P3 would automatically reset itself when the sub receiver is invoked (guess this would require the K3 to report this out, so not sure how feasible this is!). 73, Tom W4KX __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] P3 ref level and sub receiver

2010-09-22 Thread Tom Doligalski
] On Behalf Of Tom Doligalski Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 4:46 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] P3 ref level and sub receiver As a suggestion, it would be nice if the P3 would automatically reset itself when the sub receiver is invoked (guess this would require the K3

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] [K2] Multicore Solder

2010-09-19 Thread Tom McCulloch
For what it's worth, I used a silver alloy when I built my K2 as that was being recommended at the time. Apparently there has been a change in thinking away from silver. I can't say I've had any negative effects with it, though. Tom WB2QDG K2 #1102 - Original Message - From: Giuseppe

[Elecraft] OT - How to contact Vibroplex with a question

2010-09-04 Thread Tom Hammond
of grounding between the Vibrokeyer levers and the base of the paddle is via the contact return springs? If so, man, that's a HORRIBLY POOR connection to be relying upon. Thanks for your time, 73, Tom Hammond N0SS __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Loose Handle on K3

2010-08-23 Thread Tom W8JI
. If we can't fix the real problem, then we should use them. 73 Tom __ 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] K3 Aux power relay source

2010-08-22 Thread Tom W8JI
contact range will be 150 mA coils or less and cost a couple bucks from mail order houses. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] KI02 Wanted

2010-08-22 Thread Tom McCulloch
Anyone have a KI02 for a K2 that's excess to their needs and that they'd like to sell (either built or unbuilt)? Thought I'd ask around before placing my order to Aptos. Thanks, Tom WB2QDG K2 1103 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] RX Ant Preamps and the K3 12v Accessory Jack

2010-08-21 Thread Tom W8JI
it will prevent damaging signals getting to the rx input. The RPA can output well over 1/2 watt, so don't expect it to act like a limiter. It makes a good QRP transmitter. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] K3 : SSB modulation

2010-08-20 Thread Tom W8JI
, the ALC acts as a processor. 73 Tom After using mostly these rigs for SSB contesting in FY5KE or in other places, we are still facing a lack of dynamics, punch, penetration, power, whatever you call it. In other words, when comparing this rig to our radios we previously used (TS-850

Re: [Elecraft] Over voltage protection

2010-08-20 Thread Tom W8JI
Below is what all my protected supplies use. I'd never do it any other way. The best over voltage protection is a 4 component circuit using a SCR, a ZENER, a resistor, and a capacitor. Oh yes, a fuse also! Since the circuit goes across the supply to ground, it does not carry output current

[Elecraft] (K3) with FL2100B amp

2010-08-19 Thread Tom Boucher
Chuck, I don't think you're right - the K3 'Key Out' is spec'd 200V @ 5A. The FL2100 'RY' relay control switches 12V @ 200mA only. 73 Tom G3OLB AE4CW wrote: However, you will need an interface to key the amp from the K3 as the amp keying voltage is not compatible with the K3. I used a simple

Re: [Elecraft] (K3) with FL2100B amp

2010-08-19 Thread Tom W8JI
Check the actual amp you are using, old is not enough to know voltage and polarity on the relay line. :-) The FL2100 and 2100B are negative low voltage. The FL2100Z is positive low voltage with a huge current spike. http://www.w8ji.com/fl2100_problems.htm 73 Tom

Re: [Elecraft] (K3) with FL2100B amp

2010-08-19 Thread Tom Boucher
I stand corrected - hadn't realised the 'Z' was different. 73 Tom G3OLB - Original Message - From: Tom W8JI w...@w8ji.com The FL2100 and 2100B are negative low voltage. The FL2100Z is positive low voltage with a huge current spike

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3A RX Ant

2010-08-19 Thread Tom Williams
Sam, You understand it correctly; TX or TX/RX antennas on ANT1 and ANT2, a RX only antenna on RX ANT IN. Selection of ANT1 and ANT2 by the front panel ANT switch, and enabling of the RX antenna by the front panel RX ANT switch. The K3 does the rest. 73, Tom N2CU K3 #3582

Re: [Elecraft] queer behaviour !

2010-08-18 Thread Tom W8JI
The SB230, like the SB200 and a few other amplifiers, has negative high voltage keying line voltage. The voltage is well over 100 volts negative. It is not compatible with the K3 and many other radios that are designed for the standard positive voltage lines. It can actually damage many

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX settings

2010-08-15 Thread Tom Williams
Bill, Use K3-EZ ( http://home.roadrunner.com/~n2bc/SW.htm ). This allows saving up to four separate equalizer settings. 73, Tom N2CU K3 #3582 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 inline fuse current limiting

2010-08-13 Thread Tom W8JI
If you do not have an **adjustable** current limited supply, do what I do on the bench. I have a 35 amp limited supply on the bench, and my 13.8 volt buss has jacks that are direct, through a 10 ohm 10 watt resistor, and through a second 10 ohm in series with that. I can get a really good

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #4407 - dead

2010-08-12 Thread Tom W8JI
through the gear, and not depending on devices that let 700 volts in or out to protect solid state devices. It's the poor lead routing and ground bonding that really kills our gear. Especially when the power mains ground and the shack ground have any significant impedance between them. 73 Tom

Re: [Elecraft] K3 inline fuse

2010-08-12 Thread Tom W8JI
of reasons, the most prominent of which is if the negative lead fuse to the radio opens you can blow up accessories or open ground traces including traces in the radio. They are not even recommended in vehicles any longer in some countries because of the fire and damage hazard they create. 73 Tom

Re: [Elecraft] K3: PRE/ATT Bug or feature?

2010-08-11 Thread Tom W8JI
of errors in calibration 73 Tom __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3: PRE/ATT Bug or feature?

2010-08-10 Thread Tom W8JI
It might make gain 2dB, but what does that do overall to dynamic range? Has anyone measured performance with both attenuator and preamp on?? - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: Bill McDowell k4...@earthlink.net Cc: elecraft reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Button HOLD time

2010-08-10 Thread Tom W8JI
Thanks Ian, that was helpful! - Original Message - From: Ian White GM3SEK gm3...@ifwtech.co.uk To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 2:52 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Button HOLD time Don Wilhelm wrote: I can't help with eliminating the ATT hold button. But

Re: [Elecraft] Storing frequencies and bandwidth

2010-08-10 Thread Tom W8JI
memories. That might be able to be a hold, I'm going to try making the hold delay longer. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] K3: PRE/ATT Bug or feature?

2010-08-10 Thread Tom W8JI
This is NOT a bug, this is working EXACTLY as it should. Some time you want to have a little extra gain, but not as much as the Pre does alone. In this case you will run the Pre ON, and the ATT on at the same time. No bug there. Just another way Elecraft has made the K3 a versatile rig

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier

2010-08-10 Thread Tom W8JI
Depends on the Amplifier, I have a SPE Expert 1K-FA.10watts drive = 500 watts out http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr;sid=f338c42916def7b9976d97732e60ec83;rgn=div8;view=text;node=47%3A5.0.1.1.6.4.157.9;idno=47;cc=ecfr § 97.317 Standards for certification of external

Re: [Elecraft] Product Suggestion Big Box K3

2010-08-09 Thread Tom W8JI
A big box K3 with dedicated buttons would be a lot better for contesting. I'd certainly buy a few to replace my FT1000MP MKV's. Right now I have to keep two types of radios. - Original Message - From: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday,

Re: [Elecraft] Product Suggestion Big Box K3

2010-08-09 Thread Tom W8JI
Personal attacks against people, including name calling, are way out of line. Some very good operators operate here, and they prefer radios without so many multifunction knobs. It isn't because they are silly, whiners, or otherwise incompetent and there is no reason at all to call names or

Re: [Elecraft] Big Box K-3

2010-08-09 Thread Tom W8JI
distracted. I'd take a bigger box to have those band buttons. 73 Tom __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Backward balun

2010-08-08 Thread Tom W8JI
project will be easy if you watch lead or connection lengths on the 12.5 ohm end. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3/P3/Quadra

2010-08-08 Thread Tom Hammond
output. Shouldn't me much difficulty to do this if it comes to that point. Hope this helps. 73, Tom Hammond N0SS Or should I make a longer cable and feed the P3 separately? Thanks in advance for any information you can provide. de mailto:k...@k2gn.comK2GN - Larry - http://k2gn.com K3 S/N

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Backward Baluns

2010-08-07 Thread Tom W8JI
of the lines (on the upper non-inverting TLT) and what you accept for SWR. 73 Tom __ 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] Backward balun

2010-08-07 Thread Tom W8JI
are testing the system only as a transmission line, and not really testing any balanced characteristics of the system. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - Will it be able to monitor K3 output

2010-08-05 Thread Tom Hammond
several times in years past... I wouldn't be without one. 73, Tom Hammond N0SS K3/P3 Field Tester. At 14:54 08/05/2010, David Wilburn wrote: Will the P3 (at some point) be able to monitor / display the output of the K3 (or any other radio)? Such as a band scope to check modulation levels

[Elecraft] Elecraft Dust Covers and Cases

2010-08-03 Thread Tom Lappin WØUY
believe you will be too. 73 Tom WØUY __ 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

[Elecraft] P3 future features

2010-08-03 Thread tom kenville
of internal logging that could be uploaded to computer also, neat if some type of X:Y tuning pattern was available ! Simple, but would begin to wean the radio from the computer 73 Tom Kenville -- W6TJK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] Re Vertical for portable use

2010-08-02 Thread Tom W8JI
and Hustler 6BTV are about at the top of the all-band gain (80-10 meters) and have nearly identical performance. They both are trap verticals, although one of them pretends it does not have traps. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] Transformers

2010-08-02 Thread Tom W8JI
-up ratio to the secondary. To confirm that, turn it around and excite the secondary and measure the primary. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] Salt Water Verticals

2010-08-02 Thread Tom Meier
stays resonant on the band selected. Total weight: about 14 pounds. No part is over two feet in length (i.e. it packs in a suitcase). About 8.5 dBi gain at that wonderful 10 degree take-off angle. 73 de Tom (K7ZZ) __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Transformers

2010-08-02 Thread Tom W8JI
current with a resistive load. This means a 120 volt secondary transformer is always more than 120 volts RMS without a load or with a light load. With a capacitor input bridge rectifier would provide noticeably less than 1.414 times 120 volts at rated current because of power factor. 73 Tom

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: antennas for Susan

2010-08-02 Thread Tom W8JI
is claimed even if the antenna has traps by simply calling the trap something else. Most of the time traps would have less loss than the systems we are convinced are better. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: antennas for Susan

2010-08-02 Thread Tom W8JI
CBers it was a 3/4 wave helical vertical with gain over a regular six-foot long helically wound vertical. I hope we are not reverting to that level, but it seems we are! 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] New 2KW amp from the HB1A folks (YouKits)(PetrOurednik)

2010-08-01 Thread Tom W8JI
just accept the fact that products can freely get ripped off. I expect to see more and more of this in the future. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Delivery

2010-07-31 Thread Tom Hammond
Hopefully, you'll also think, SM-220/SM-230 (or YO-100). Tom N0SS At 21:44 07/30/2010, Brett Howard wrote: When you read sensor Think W2... ~Brett (N7MG) On Fri, 2010-07-30 at 09:29 -0500, Jim Miller KG0KP wrote: And it was dated today when I downloaded it (yesterday) and started

Re: [Elecraft] Need coax relay to switch ant between K2 K3

2010-07-30 Thread Tom W8JI
flow. 73 Tom __ 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 support

Re: [Elecraft] Need coax relay to switch ant between K2 K3

2010-07-30 Thread Tom W8JI
Both have connectors on a single flat plate with a design for radically flowing shield currents from the center common point. That should, of course, have been radially flowing currents and not radically flowing currents. Darn auto-correct.

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] DC Power cable

2010-07-25 Thread Tom Hammond
). 73, Tom Hammond N0SS At 12:15 07/25/2010, you wrote: The power pole connector cable I recd with my k3 has no place for a pin. The darned thing keeps disconnecting. HELP Great Grandmaw Susan If you don't change direction you WILL arrive exactly where you're headed!! Susan Meckley

Re: [Elecraft] Balun Questions

2010-07-23 Thread Tom W8JI
73 Tom __ 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 support this email

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Feature Request - Stopping CW Memory Playback with PTT

2010-07-23 Thread Tom W8JI
While this is true I still feel that any KEY_IN source be it PTT or VOX or the paddles it should interrupt the memory keyer. Makes total sense to me. Any call for another transmission source, VOX, PTT, external key line input, or paddles, should halt automatic transmissions.

Re: [Elecraft] SO-239 Concerns -- Another Perspective

2010-07-23 Thread Tom W8JI
in N's. Mostly due to someone picking the wrong antenna at full poweror lightning. Most of the N's left in my system are being replaced as they fail. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] Balun Questions

2010-07-23 Thread Tom W8JI
to be on its own independent core. They cannot share a common flux path. 73 Tom __ 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] Balun Questions

2010-07-23 Thread Tom W8JI
. Unfortunately that is not likely either. :-) 73 Tom __ 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] Balun Questions

2010-07-23 Thread Tom W8JI
no defined balance at all, because it has nearly infinite common mode impedance. I'll have an article out in a week or so, maybe less, that explains this all in detail. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Re K3: 4th Harmonic of AM Station

2010-07-23 Thread Tom W8JI
here the nearest dirt is about 25 to 30 feet away. Jay, It would be really useful to learn why the key out line did that. It is very unusual. What type of amplifier do you have, and what antenna and band??? Tom __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] OT: SO-239 Connector Selection

2010-07-22 Thread Tom W8JI
wrong. This would include filters, combiners, splitters, and loads. 1/2 inch at 35 ohms is nothing below UHF. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] SO-239 Connector Selection

2010-07-22 Thread Tom W8JI
is wrong. For your filter application, you could use anything. 73 Tom __ 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] So-called UHF connectors...

2010-07-22 Thread Tom W8JI
insidebut I do think that the issue with standard mud type UHFs is with the durability of the dielectric, not with the impedance bump, at HF and even low VHF frequencies. That's an accurate statement John. The largest bump I've even measured with a SO239 PL259 pair was about 1.05:1 at

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Recording from LIN OUT

2010-07-21 Thread Tom W8JI
In the traditional sense, LINE was a broadcast and recording industry standard for FIXED signal at 0dBm, and 600 ohms. It was used to interconnect various pieces equipment and was supposed to relieve the engineers of the need to determine what the signal level was and what the source and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 battery power

2010-07-21 Thread Tom W8JI
voltage is misplaced. It would also be very important to be sure the booster to stay at the voltage under full load. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Added protection for RS-232 port

2010-07-20 Thread Tom W8JI
entrance but adding the proper device would not hurt. I rely on my DXE and RCS-8V antenna switches for differential mode coaxial line protection because they do a much better job. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Added protection for RS-232 port (summary)

2010-07-20 Thread Tom W8JI
. If the output end has an isolated ground, ground loops are eliminated. Rather than bolt things on my desk together with 00 ground cables, I isolate audio ground loops. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Added protection for RS-232 port (summary)

2010-07-20 Thread Tom W8JI
lethal voltages, and a fault could drive the negative interconnect up to thousands of volts negative as capacitors discharge. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Re: Some Interesting WRTC Statistics

2010-07-19 Thread Tom W8JI
Can someone give me a short answer as to why Win-Test was the overwhelmingly popular logger, especially versus N1MM? Probably because it emulates CT (DOS) which most contesters are very familiar and comfortable with. Exactly. That's why people like it, and it networks easy. Unfortunately it

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Added protection for RS-232 port

2010-07-19 Thread Tom W8JI
and every line, I would also pay attention to what Jim Brown said about the pin 1 problem. That is at the very top of important things to worry about. http://www.w8ji.com/station_ground.htm Pete, being on the second floor, has some additional wiring tricks he must do. 73 Tom

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Added protection for RS-232 port (summary)

2010-07-19 Thread Tom W8JI
this year alone. 73 Tom __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] 250 Hz and 400 Hz Filter Measurements

2010-07-18 Thread Tom W8JI
. I'm not so sure a measurement like this isn't just a measurement of odd-order IMD in stages following the filter. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] 250 Hz and 400 Hz Filter Measurements

2010-07-18 Thread Tom W8JI
including a DSP system and audio amplifier, that way in an effort to determine bandwidth. Is anyone else here familiar with notched noise IMD measurements?? I only used them a few times in the 80's, so my recall is limited. 73 Tom

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Added protection for RS-232 port

2010-07-18 Thread Tom W8JI
and power entrance. 73 Tom __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on Order

2010-07-16 Thread Tom W8JI
My concern for any Switching supply is the RFI noice that the radio will pick up from the power supply. Looking at the SEC 1235m, I was reading that it has a build in RFI filter. Plus I like the AD5X mod to slow down the fan. And the Alinco DM-340 MVT has a knob to change the freq. of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior

2010-07-15 Thread Tom W8JI
as the gain is reduced. I think you want something that cannot be done. Besides, S meter are pretty much meaningless anyway. I only use mine to tell me when I need to use an attenuator pad or a preamp. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior

2010-07-15 Thread Tom W8JI
important, and what is never useful? 73 Tom __ 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] Let's Try This Again -- was [K3] ... A 750 Hz, 8-Pole ... Filter?

2010-07-14 Thread Tom W8JI
I would have no use for a 750 Hz filter. 99% of the time I use SSB bandwidth on emty CW bands, or less than 500 Hz BW. I have my filters set so the 500 Hz roofing kicks in at 600 Hz BW, my 250 roofing in at 350. This is in an attempt to soften the big 50 Hz selectivity steps when using narrow

Re: [Elecraft] eHam.net forum message

2010-07-14 Thread Tom W8JI
analog system when signal levels are near noise levels, especially when the noise floor is a bit rough. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] continuous relay click in RX ANT IN

2010-07-13 Thread Tom W8JI
of that, but I have only seen a reed relay version. The advantage of the one I saw is the low loss and no signal distortion using relays. You must run the amplifier relay control through it to be sure the protection sequence is correct. 73 Tom

Re: [Elecraft] K2 10W PA problem

2010-07-12 Thread Tom W8JI
This is almost certainly thermal drift from heat. seem OK, the power from driver and the power output remain stable during key-down, but the current increases... What could be the issue? Before spending more time on troubleshooting, has someone had and solved the same problem? Poor

Re: [Elecraft] D104 mic

2010-07-12 Thread Tom W8JI
Does anyone have experience with the amplified D104? Dick, KA1SA, #911 I cut those boards out of mine, except for the PTT switch mounting. I prefer something more simple and easily controlled. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] continuous relay click in RX ANT IN

2010-07-12 Thread Tom W8JI
power from the antennas results in a peak voltage much greater than 0.5 volts. .5 volts peak, which is the approximate conduction limit of a silicon rectifier like a 1N4007, is only 4 dBm That will turn your K3 into a Yaesu FT-101 for IM and even order performance. 73 Tom

Re: [Elecraft] Ameco PT-3

2010-07-12 Thread Tom W8JI
receivers I have tested), feedline loss would be 3 dB plus you would have an additional .12 dB mismatch loss at the antenna (the source). Sounds to me like the K2 you have needs more sensitivity if a dipole with 4 dB or less system loss won't firmly set noise floor. 73 Tom

Re: [Elecraft] continuous relay click in RX ANT IN

2010-07-12 Thread Tom W8JI
at 1500 watts on 160. Use a relay Jorge along with a regular small limiter and be sure it is 100% safe to be disconnected before transmitting with a limiter for backup. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] continuous relay click in RX ANT IN

2010-07-12 Thread Tom W8JI
Hi Vic, So the voltage produced by the receiving antennas is relatively low. I agree that it wouldn't work with a resonant antenna. On my Beverage antennas (which are low gain) the accumulation of AM BC signals, SW BC signals, and so on at night is enough to light the filament of a 12 volt

Re: [Elecraft] D104 mic

2010-07-11 Thread Tom W8JI
. My oldest D104 has been with me since the 70's when I used it with a Drake line. Still ticking just fine and still excellent audio after all these years, and with the little cheap FET mod works great with either low or very high impedance loads 40 years later! 73 Tom

Re: [Elecraft] continuous relay click in RX ANT IN

2010-07-11 Thread Tom W8JI
and with the other I hear this click click click? Jorge, What band? What is your TX antenna for that band and how far from the 40 meter antenna is the TX antenna? 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] D104 mic

2010-07-10 Thread Tom W8JI
as a voltage source. :-) - Original Message - From: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 12:20 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] D104 mic On Fri, 9 Jul 2010 20:47:36 -0400, Tom W8JI wrote: It will sound great if you add a J310

Re: [Elecraft] Ameco PT-3

2010-07-10 Thread Tom W8JI
bandwidth in the least noisy direction) the rig is sensitive enough. 73 Tom __ 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] Short QSO's (was Re: 6M CW)

2010-07-09 Thread Tom W8JI
The Johnson T-R switch came in two iterations, as I recall. The first one suffered from suck-out, as did the second, but less so. Signal suckout occurs because the tank circuit in the transmitter presents a low impedance when the tube end of the tank is misterminated during key-up (resting

Re: [Elecraft] D104 mic

2010-07-09 Thread Tom W8JI
. The higher the resistance the more the low frequency response. Until I started using a Sennheiser computer headset I used a D104 head on all my rigs. 73 Tom - Original Message - From: Chris Hembree w7...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 7:11 PM Subject

Re: [Elecraft] Regarding the K3 and high QRN levels

2010-07-08 Thread Tom W8JI
of QRN, a sort of reverb as he described it. To me it sounds more like a little intermodulation or mixing of the noise and signal. I've even considered building an analog IF system just to see if I like it better. :-) 73 Tom

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receive multiple directions

2010-07-07 Thread Tom W8JI
on SSB/RTTY so receivers are always locked. The K3 already does everything we use in contests! Sometimes it just takes an extra external switch or two to do things right, fast, painless, and easy. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Audio routing question

2010-07-06 Thread W8JI Tom
audio gain controls is too cumbersome for this mode. http://www.w8ji.com/images/Shack/RX-ant-select.jpg 73 Tom - Original Message - From: g0afh g0...@g0afh.com To: d...@w3fpr.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 4:26 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Audio routing

Re: [Elecraft] Provocative Kenwood Advert - TS590 vs K3

2010-07-06 Thread Tom W8JI
the spacing is so close and the polarization is the same. There is virtually no difference between those antennas in S/N, directivity, and polarization. 73 Tom - Original Message - From: Giancarlo Moda i7...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 2:36 PM Subject

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Audio routing question

2010-07-06 Thread Tom W8JI
in any phase combination since both antennas primarily have vertical response. 73 Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Reduced-height bail

2010-07-05 Thread Tom W8JI
That's what I had to do Pete. The bail is far too tall for me also. After trying to whittle wood and bend metal, I finally cut some dense closed cell foam on my band saw and made a nice little riser for the front. 73 Tom Thanks! The current one only elevates the frot bottom edge of my K3 2

Re: [Elecraft] Reduced-height bail (cost)

2010-07-05 Thread Tom W8JI
installed, would contain used parts. Not a good idea at all. 73 Tom Actually that sounds reasonable. The item may not cost a whole lot to manufacture, but by the time you add in the overhead cost of having it on hand, paying someone to take the order, go get it from stock, package and label

Re: [Elecraft] Auto Bandpass Filter

2010-07-05 Thread Tom W8JI
. It prevents hot switching antenna relays by locking out any changes while transmitting. Band decoder and antenna controller with amplifier lockout all in one box. :-) http://www.ameritron.com/man/pdf/RCS-12.pdf 73 Tom As suggested by someone else, W9XT BCD-10 is a very good, simple decoder for use

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