Re: [Elecraft] remoto con k3

2014-08-13 Thread Tom
Hi In my opinion, TeamViewer offers the most flexibility. It also Lows streaming of video so you can watch your station at the same time.  73s Tom  Va2fsq.com  Original message From: faber mosquera alvarez hk6f@gmail.com Date: 13/08/2014 13:18 (GMT-05:00

Re: [Elecraft] Copying Configurations

2014-07-29 Thread Tom Blahovici
. The export allows you to export the current settings of the menu commands you see as well as the current state of the K3 or KX3. Memory frequency files are separate as are macros. Of coarse with enough demand this can be enhanced . 73’s Tom va2fsq.com On Jul 29, 2014, at 2:16 PM, Jorge Diez - CX6VM

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Commands

2014-07-28 Thread Tom
Hi there is none.  You can adjust it up and down but there is no direct command to read it.  73s Tom  Original message From: Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net Date: 28/07/2014 17:06 (GMT-05:00) To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Commands

[Elecraft] Elecraft k3 : is there a way to shorten...

2014-07-25 Thread Tom
Hi Is there a way to shorten the 'diddle at the end of an fsk transmission when you are using the internal fsk decoder/encoder programmatically?  I know that in the k3 utility you can set the length of this but what if you are not using the utility and writing you own code?  Thanks, Tom

Re: [Elecraft] Have to push PF1 or P2 Twice to get Macro to fully work.

2014-07-20 Thread Tom Blahovici
Hi, The BW commands are incorrect. They should be in 10Hz increments. Thus for SSB you would want BW0210; not BW02100; Could be the reason. 73’s Tom va2fsq.com On Jul 20, 2014, at 6:07 PM, Randy Diddel k5...@arrl.net wrote: Good afternoon, I finally had some time to sit down with the Fred

Re: [Elecraft] K3 receiver troubleshooting

2014-07-16 Thread tom armour
Also how did you fix it? Tom - wa4ta Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 09:59:20 -0700 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] K3 receiver troubleshooting From: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Thanks to all who offered helpful suggestions. They were all via email - you notice

Re: [Elecraft] How reliable an internet connection is needed for a K3 remote to work well?

2014-07-16 Thread Tom
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[Elecraft] K3 Dual PB

2014-07-14 Thread Tom
function?  Thanks,  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] K3 Dual PB

2014-07-14 Thread Tom
Hi OK got it now.   I was doing some programming of these functions looking mainly at the api and things didn't seem to make sense. Thanks!  Original message From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Date: 14/07/2014 9:08 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Tom tom...@videotron.ca,Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Update on a Question About the P3 SVGA and Mac Computers

2014-07-11 Thread Tom
Hi What about a webcam? Some 720 p cams let you get close  enough.  Tom  va2fsq.com  Original message From: tom armour wa...@hotmail.com Date: 10/07/2014 7:14 PM (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Update on a Question About the P3 SVGA

Re: [Elecraft] Update on a Question About the P3 SVGA and Mac Computers

2014-07-10 Thread tom armour
not be understanding what you are asking al. I do have a Softrock light IF to a sound card on my Windows PC. I have not tried it to my Macbook Pro, but that is a company machine. Tom - wa4ta From: eda...@law.du.edu To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 20:15:43 + Subject: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port Question...

2014-07-06 Thread Tom
the software issues an FA0001420 for example (that is a command to tune to 14.2 mhz. Also see if you see some kind of delay. Some of the other modes in the serial port monitor, can give timestamps too which might be useful.  Send an excerpt if you can do this and may be we can see something 73s Tom

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port Question...

2014-07-06 Thread Tom Blahovici
are out of luck. No need to look at HRD, it “works”. Hope this helps. Tom va2fsq.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K3 FSK and psk

2014-06-25 Thread Tom
Hi Is it possible to transmit a Carriage return/line feed with FSK and psk?  If so is it a actual carriage return?  Thanks, Tom  va2fsq.com  __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FSK and psk

2014-06-25 Thread Tom
...@embarqmail.com Date: 25/06/2014 6:49 PM (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 FSK and psk Tom, In ASCII code (used for PSK), LF and CR are two separate characters.  LF = hex A and CR = hex D. A true CR has no line feed associated with it, and a LF has no CR associated

Re: [Elecraft] Temperature Sensors

2014-06-21 Thread Tom
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[Elecraft] (K3) Utility Interface Problem

2014-06-20 Thread Tom Laszynski
likely, I have unknowingly changed the configuration parameter affecting communications. Can someone point me in right direction to solve my interface problem? I'm stumped! Tom, K8JRM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] (K3) Utility Interface Problem

2014-06-20 Thread Tom Laszynski
speaking with Elecraft, I am sending my K3 in for a check-up and to be upgraded while it is there! At my age installing a new surface mounted chip is out of the question! Thanks to all who responded to my call for help! 73, Tom __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a serial port command for send message M1?

2014-06-13 Thread Tom
Hi Yes look in the K3 KX3 programmer reference under the SWT command . Tom Original message From: Hisashi T Fujinaka ht...@twofifty.com Date: 13/06/2014 19:55 (GMT-05:00) To: Stan Gibbs, KR7C s...@kr7c.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3

Re: [Elecraft] Learning Morse Code [OT]

2014-05-28 Thread tom armour
that helps. 73 - Tom - wa4ta __ 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 Noise Reduction Adjustment via CAT

2014-05-27 Thread Tom
value and do some programming logic you are out of luck.  Hope this helps 73s Tom  Original message From: Charles Sanders no5w.ch...@gmail.com Date: 27/05/2014 22:29 (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction Adjustment via CAT

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 question 2 - remote power control

2014-05-25 Thread Tom
Hi You can turn off the amp into a low power state and turn it on programmatically.  The turn on is a bit tricky,  and requires some delay and retries but it does work.  However you cannot do the equivalent of turning off the power switch but that is really not needed.  73s Tom  va2fsq.com

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 question 2 - remote power control

2014-05-25 Thread Tom
Nothing is bulletproof except Kevlar.  Yes there are a lot of quirks but compared to the rest of the IT world, there's little to commit about.  Yes it's 2014 but everything works one way or another.  Just have to massagw it a bit.  Try programming all of the menu items then comment lol.  73s Tom

Re: [Elecraft] Meaning of KAT500 flashing Auto light

2014-05-20 Thread Tom
Hi Andy,  Make sure you have the latest firmware on your KAT500. I am many others had similar issues and we're resolved with the firmware.  73s Tom  Va2fsq.com  Original message From: ANDY NEHAN andy.ne...@btinternet.com Date: 20/05/2014 08:44 (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] TIP, RING,RING, Sleeve plug

2014-05-05 Thread tom armour
You probably want this adapter:http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12970495 But it is hard to tell without knowing what type of new computer you got. Tom - wa4ta From: w...@i29.net Date: Mon, 5 May 2014 13:14:52 -0500 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] TIP

Re: [Elecraft] Shack rebuild

2014-05-05 Thread Tom Branton via Elecraft
Ed and Ted, Try going to google images and see the images for “hutch for elecraft k line”. There are some neat ideas there. Tom Sent from Windows Mail From: Dauer, Edward Sent: ‎Monday‎, ‎May‎ ‎5‎, ‎2014 ‎5‎:‎52‎ ‎PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reflector Looks great, Dave

Re: [Elecraft] Operator error or hardware fault?

2014-05-04 Thread Tom
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[Elecraft] David Cole stuff

2014-04-19 Thread Tom Fitzgerald via Elecraft
1. When in transmit using SSB, I am getting some sort of audio feedback only when I have the monitor level turned up. The louder I turn up Monitor, the more feedback I get. 2. I have somehow turned off the NR for SSB mode only... When I press the 8 key, (NR), I get N/A if in SSB mode. If in

Re: [Elecraft] K3: ESSB filter?

2014-04-15 Thread Tom
://www.dh8bqa.de Am 15.04.2014 22:21, schrieb tom...@videotron.ca: Hi,I was wondering if one can use the FM filter if you set the width to 6kHz for ESSB mode or do you need a 6kHz filter? Thanks Tom vba2fsq.com __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] David Cole...756ProIII vs K3

2014-04-12 Thread Tom Fitzgerald
about the SUPER late reply to your original post...I get so much stuff in my inbox that it's taken me this long to catch up! Tom, KD0BCF Two possibilities exist... Either we are alone in the universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility 1.14.4.10 beta test version available on our FTP site

2014-04-11 Thread Tom
Hi I second the hardware mod.  For programs such as Win4k3suite which poll the Kat keeping the sleep mode on introduces unacceptable delays. So instruct people to turn sleep mode off.  73s Tom  va2fsq  Original message From: Stan Gibbs, KR7C s...@kr7c.net Date: 11/04/2014

Re: [Elecraft] confirm 31f2cc57dad09f314d1ffdffe7708bf9a3263d54

2014-04-06 Thread Tom Stone
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[Elecraft] Would like to listen to a K3 before I Purchase one.

2014-04-05 Thread Tom Stone
then will be gone. 73, Tom N3XQ __ 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

[Elecraft] Response to my request to hear a K3 before making the purchase

2014-04-05 Thread Tom Stone
I want to thank all the K3 owners in my area for their kind responses. It really speaks well of the owners willingness to help clarify questions. 73, Tom N3XQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] Another K3-SignaLink question

2014-03-27 Thread Tom Armour
Thanks for asking and answering this question. This was on my list of things to figure out. Tom - wa4ta On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 3:53 PM, Joe Harris joseph.a.har...@gmail.comwrote: Ed, See page 20 of the K3 manual, in the Line Out setting. You can set the Line Out level in Config

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Error Msg C00000202 DSE/DS2

2014-03-25 Thread Tom Morehouse
something simple and something I've done (or not done) . . 73 Tom K4AEN __ 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] [OT] Be Advised ... New Microsoft Outlook EmailSpam-Filter False-Positives Bug!

2014-03-24 Thread Tom Armour
I am in the same boat. I added my gmail account since my wa4ta at hotmail account is not receiving mail from QTH.net I opened a ticket with Microsoft over a week ago. I have received a few messages from the list since then but not many. Tom On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 8:48 AM, ejk...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Software???

2014-03-24 Thread Tom
Hi You could check out Win4k3Suite at va2fsq.com Tom Original message From: Jim Bennett w6...@mac.com Date: 24/03/2014 14:17 (GMT-05:00) To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Software??? You might want to specify Mac

[Elecraft] [K3] Error Msg C00000202 DSE/DS2

2014-03-24 Thread Tom Morehouse
on my 4th attempt at downloading. Any suggestions? 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] KX3 / NaP3 Question

2014-03-20 Thread Tom
would be to have a threshold where if the, signal was above this, then it would not be considered in the calculations.  That is preferable to turning off the auto balance since the correction is frequency dependent.  73s Tom  Original message From: Jim Bennett w6...@mac.com

[Elecraft] QSK

2014-03-18 Thread Tom Fitzpatrick
I noticed during a recent CW contest that my computer-generated CW was not QSK (key jack in the rear) but the internal CW Keyer (paddle) was.  I have the rig set for QSK.  I could swear that in previous contests the QSK was consistent.  I must be missing something?   Tom, K4IE

[Elecraft] QSK

2014-03-15 Thread Tom Fitzpatrick
I noticed the last CW contest I worked that the computer generated CW (Key jack) is not QSK even though QSK is set on the rig.  It works fine with the internal keyer.  I know that it worked previously so I must have changed something inadvertantly.   Tom, K4IE

Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return

2014-03-13 Thread tom armour
I am surprised no-one mentioned this. You can buy retention clips if you have issues with disconnects: Anderson part # 110G68 They cost about 50 cents. Can we drop this subject now? it has been re-hashed many times. 73 - Tom - wa4ta Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 12:05:49 -0300 From: mike.har

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Very distorted audio on transmit but only on 20m and only with the KPA500 on

2014-03-12 Thread Tom
Looks like im going to have to wait until the snow on the roof is gone. Cant budge the cable at all. And on top of that we're geting 10 more inches tonight. Thatnks for all the responses Tom Original message From: Ian White gm3...@ifwtech.co.uk Date: 12/03/2014 03:59 (GMT

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Very distorted audio on transmit but only on 20m and only with the KPA500 on

2014-03-11 Thread Tom Blahovici
on your mic cable, but the best solution is to keep the RF out of the shack with the addition of effective common mode chokes in your antenna system. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/11/2014 4:39 PM, tom...@videotron.ca wrote: Ok, So my audio is quite distorted as I can hear in my headphones

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting P3 to a K3

2014-03-05 Thread Tom
Hi No you do not need a Y cable to connect the P3. You connect to a serial cable between them and the p3 then connects to the MicroHam.  73s Tom  Original message From: Richard Thorne rtho...@rthorne.net Date: 05/03/2014 08:37 (GMT-05:00) To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA windowing

2014-02-28 Thread Tom
Hi The Avermedia Hd game broadcaster with the vga input will work alone,  or with win4k3suite which allows point and click Qsy.  Be aware however,  that the 32 bit drivers have issues.  On a 64 bit system they work fine.  73s Tom  Va2fsq.com  Original message From: Howard

Re: [Elecraft] Multiband end-fed dipole with KX1

2014-02-22 Thread Tom McCulloch
://www.w8ji.com/end-fed_1_2_wave_matching_system_end%20feed.htm http://betterqrp.com/page5.php http://www.parelectronics.com/end-fedz.php GL Tom WB2QDG K2 1103 Oh Wow. Oh Wow. Oh Wow. --- Steve Jobs October 5, 2011 On 2/22/2014 5:59 AM, PGSchreier wrote: Hi gang, I would like to find

Re: [Elecraft] Noise, RFI ?

2014-02-19 Thread tom armour
it, if it continues. 73- Tom - wa4ta From: phys...@mac.com Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:15:42 -0800 To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Noise, RFI ? Using my K3 I was trying to pick up a ZL2 station (New Zealand) around 18.08 MHz this morning (about 9:50 AM PST) when this huge noise

Re: [Elecraft] K3 to KAT500

2014-02-16 Thread tom armour
and waiting a week to get it. I can get this cable locally: http://www.qvs.com/specs/CC320M1-xx_S.jpg Will that work for the AUX cable? K3 #7999KAT500 #1099 Thanks 73 - Tom - wa4ta Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 16:04:41 -0800 From: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re

[Elecraft] P3 USB Keyboard

2014-02-13 Thread Tom Morehouse
missed something in the setup? Tom K4AEN __ 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] Tuner Loss question

2014-02-11 Thread tom armour
the feed line. You can test this by using an external tuner and placing a watt meter both in front and behind the tuner and see what kind of loss you are getting. Yes the tuner will have loss, but relatively negligible. 73 - Tom - wa4ta Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:47:19 -0600 From: jvand...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] Root of problems

2014-02-10 Thread Tom
I solved the real estate problem Bought a 39 inch 4k resolution monitor for less than 500 bucks.  That plus my 30 rotated vertically takes care of this nicely lol..!  Original message From: Frank Precissi vad...@gmail.com Date: 10/02/2014 20:27 (GMT-05:00) To: Cc:

Re: [Elecraft] Issue with the KX3, KXPA100 and software on 17m...can hear the serial commands

2014-02-08 Thread Tom
.  On the mini beam,  it's gone.   Any ideas why the attic antenna is doing this?  Thanks Original message From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com Date: 08/02/2014 19:29 (GMT-05:00) To: tom...@videotron.ca Cc: Elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Issue with the KX3

Re: [Elecraft] Issue with the KX3, KXPA100 and software on 17m...can hear the serial commands

2014-02-08 Thread Tom
Hi The gain is definitely the fix. That plus the attic. Thanks.  Original message From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com Date: 08/02/2014 19:57 (GMT-05:00) To: Tom tom...@videotron.ca Cc: Elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Issue with the KX3

Re: [Elecraft] Issue with the KX3, KXPA100 and software on 17m...can hear the serial commands

2014-02-08 Thread Tom
It's the USB to serial.  But like Wayne mentioned there's a fix.  Thanks Original message From: bill conkling n...@widomaker.com Date: 08/02/2014 21:49 (GMT-05:00) To: tom...@videotron.ca Cc: Elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Issue with the KX3

Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

2014-01-31 Thread Tom
No. The K3 works very well with built-in 2m XVTR and the Elecraft external XVTR kits. On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:58:46 -0800, you wrote: A friend on another list came up with the idea of an all-mode transceiver for 2m and above. It would be especially nice to see coverage of 1.25m, and possibly

[Elecraft] K3 to KAT500

2014-01-24 Thread tom armour
with the KAT500 vs the internal tuner other than portability? I hope to be able to make an order soon. Thanks 73 - Tom - wa4ta __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] K3 to KAT500

2014-01-24 Thread tom armour
to run QRP.I do not intend to move the K3 a lot. I have another radio I can use portable. With the old amp should I have an AUX cable? or is the RCA cables Rig-KAT500-Amp enough? 73 - Tom - wa4ta Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2014 09:27:07 +0800 From: vr2...@yahoo.com.hk To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Relationship between FI; IS: and BW and it's use with pan adapters with the K3?

2014-01-20 Thread Tom Blahovici
*BW and the HighFreqPassbandend = FI - IS +0.5*BW (assuming of course that the FI offset is negative) Does this make sense? I think i’ve had my head in to much code lately and tried a few hardware pan adapters and started losing track of things, lol Just need a reality check. Thanks, Tom

[Elecraft] K3 Bose speakers

2014-01-14 Thread Tom Fitzgerald
What's the opinion on BOSE COMPANION 2 SERIES III MULTIMEDIA Speakers for use with K3 or KX3? You WILL experience RF getting into them on the upper bands. They sound good and function well on the lower bands (75 160) but as you move up to the higher bands...key that mike and begin to

[Elecraft] vfos

2014-01-13 Thread Tom Fitzpatrick
I've done something weird with the K-3 vfos.  On 15mtrs A and B are tracking together.  B can be adjusted, but when A is turned, B moves too.  How do I get them independent again?   Tom, K4IE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2-meter module progress report

2014-01-12 Thread Tom Tumino
Hi Wayne, Can you guess as to whether the KX3's 2m module will perform better or worse than an FT-817 on 2m? What would a performance comparison between a KX3-2m and an FT-817 look like on 2m? The 817 out of band 2m receive is very limited. 73, Tom, N2YTF

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem UPDATE

2014-01-08 Thread Tom
If you are working the bands 30m and below and have the room you can use inverted V antennas that all have the same feed point. The power will be distributed to the the antenna that is resonent at the transmit frequency. Until I was able to get room and funds for rotable antennas and longer wire

Re: [Elecraft] Progress on K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR/band change (+ improved K3/KAT500 integration)

2013-12-31 Thread Tom
EXCELLENT Amateure Radio Operator N5GE On Tue, 31 Dec 2013 11:23:23 -0800, you wrote: Hi all, Yesterday we analyzing the reports of unexpected SWR faults and band changes. They fall into a few categories, and we have a good handle on how to deal with all of them in firmware. (Faults

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR Problem

2013-12-30 Thread Tom
already tuned there.  Tom Original message From: Roy Morris w4...@carolina.rr.com Date: 30/12/2013 14:18 (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR Problem I have also experienced the FAULT LED coming on with indication of high SWR

[Elecraft] How does fskd work on the k3?

2013-12-29 Thread Tom
Hi I am used to sound card based ratty where the software just sends the sound to the radio via line in.  In the case of fskd and a program supporting fskd, what exactly is being sent to the radio? Can you use the k3 without software in this case?  Thanks Thanks

Re: [Elecraft] How does fskd work on the k3?

2013-12-29 Thread Tom
installed it all yesterday and did lots of connections.  Thanks Original message From: Rick Tavan N6XI rta...@gmail.com Date: 29/12/2013 18:03 (GMT-05:00) To: Tom tom...@videotron.ca Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How does fskd work on the k3? You can FSkey the K3 via the ACC

Re: [Elecraft] How does fskd work on the k3?

2013-12-29 Thread Tom
Hi Thanks just found that.!  Thanks to all for the hints.  Tom va2fsa Original message From: Richard Ferch ve3...@storm.ca Date: 29/12/2013 20:50 (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How does fskd work on the k3? Tom, If you are using

Re: [Elecraft] Combiner for 2 or 3 KPA-500's

2013-12-28 Thread Georgens, Tom
Google Acom splitter I do not endorse the product, nor the use of 6KW for amateur purposes, but it may meet your use case 73, Tom W2SC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard Thorne Sent: Saturday

[Elecraft] K3 and Micrometer II help

2013-12-26 Thread Tom
Hi,   I just hooked up my Microkeyer 2 installed all software and the software is communicating with the radio.  However if I talk into my Mike there is no transmit occurring via Vox or PTT on the radio.  Pi am using a Heil preset as received from Elecraft.  I have the k3 front mic cable.  I

[Elecraft] Weird K2 behavior

2013-12-25 Thread Tom Field
. Below is the data from the program: Any one have any other Ideas? Tom F. KI6NRD Rig Name = Elecraft Read Frequency Command = FA; Read Mode Command = MD; Convert To Hex = False Com Port Name = COM4 Baud Rate = 4800 Parity = None Stop Bits = 2 Data Bits = 8 Power Option = None Numeric Frequency

[Elecraft] KAT 500 serial api suggestion

2013-12-03 Thread Tom
off tune mode. Am I missing something here? Thanks, Tom va2fsq.com __ 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] Elecraft Digest, Vol 115, Issue 39

2013-11-27 Thread Tom
Ron, Litium batteries are expensive and you cannot recharge them. I'm in the process of building a charging system for my weather station which uses a lithium battery at night and on cloudy days. I chose a 12V solar panel that charges a 12v lead acid battery which in turn connnects to a device

[Elecraft] Current Measurement in the K2

2013-11-26 Thread Tom Field
on the meter of my power supply, but it's not reflected on the K2 display. Any ideas? Tom KI6NRD K2 # 7432 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] SSB 2 audio profiles ?

2013-11-25 Thread Tom
Nope. But you could use macros. You may have to split the macro in 2 if the k3 doesn't keep up though.  73s Tom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memory locations overwriting quick memories

2013-11-22 Thread Tom
Nate, I am a member of Navy Marine Corps MARS and have many of the MARS allocations saved in my K3 memories. All of them are outside the Ham Bands. My solution to not preventing transmission mistakes like transmitting on the WWV frequencies, or transmitting SSB in the CW Bands, or out side the

Re: [Elecraft] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes

2013-11-19 Thread Tom Blahovici
Lots of good advice here. Win7 is a good choice if you can get it on new laptops. It’s not always available anymore and Win8 is a PIA. One thing I didn’t see mentioned and it probably a good indication of adequate performance is to get a laptop with Wireless N capability. These days, some

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Installing PL-259's

2013-11-12 Thread Tom
Or you can buy the stripper from DX engineering and two twists gives a perfectly stripped cable (no affiliation here) Original message From: Dale Putnam daleput...@hotmail.com Date: 12/11/2013 16:11 (GMT-05:00) To: mcduf...@garymcduffie.com,elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Using Cal Fil on K2/100

2013-11-11 Thread Tom Field
over the 600 hz line. the BFO jumps and then starts over again. Any Idea what the problem is? Tom F. KI6NRD Elecraft K2/100 7432 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Spectrogram on Windows 8

2013-11-08 Thread Tom Field
Thanks Don for the heads up. I downloaded version 16 from your site. Works FB. Tom KI6NRD Elecraft K2 #7432 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] Rocky and Windows 8.1

2013-11-07 Thread Tom
Some SDR software will set up the sound device completely I.e. set the device, channels, sampling rate levels explicitly while other will take the system defaults. In these cases I.e. rocky it will use whatever is the current default in windows. Tom Original message From

[Elecraft] Spectrogram

2013-11-07 Thread Tom Field
Just out of curiosity, has anyone been able to run Spectrogram on Windows 7 or Windows 8. I haven't had any luck, and would like to reset my filters. Tom F KI6NRD Elecraft K2 #7432 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Question about filters in USB as shown on a P3

2013-11-06 Thread Tom
In Canada we have the Basic, Basic with honors, and advanced. The advanced is like the US extra. Original message From: Fred Smith m...@totalhighspeed.com Date: 06/11/2013 07:40 (GMT-05:00) To: 'Tom Blahovici' tom...@videotron.ca,d...@w3fpr.com,elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Connection for K2

2013-11-06 Thread Tom
That sounds like a better solution. UnfortunTely the eBay 8 port USB to serial does not have a case. Thanks Original message From: Matt Zilmer mzil...@verizon.net Date: 06/11/2013 09:29 (GMT-05:00) To: Tom Blahovici tom...@videotron.ca Cc: d...@w3fpr.com,elecraft

[Elecraft] K2 Recieve Tuning is off

2013-11-06 Thread Tom Field
and the tone is nowhere near my sidetone, making the SPOT useless. Frequensee on my phone has the tuned CW signal at about 1200 hz and my sidetone is 600 hz. Before going through the complete retuning process, my question is there something I should check regarding the recent mods? Tom KI6NRD

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Connection for K2

2013-11-06 Thread Tom
Date: 06/11/2013 14:01 (GMT-05:00) To: Tom tom...@videotron.ca Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Serial Connection for K2 On 11/6/2013 8:12 AM, Tom wrote: UnfortunTely the eBay 8 port USB to serial does not have a case. Looks like I'm not the only one that found that out.  The manufacturer refused

[Elecraft] Serial Connection for K2

2013-11-05 Thread Tom Field
I just completed the KPA100 and KIO2 mods for my K2. I have a new Dell desktop running Windows 8. I don't have a serial port on the machine. What is the recommended conversion from serial to USB? Tom F. KI6NRD Elecraft K2 #7432

Re: [Elecraft] Question about filters in USB as shown on a P3

2013-11-05 Thread Tom
with a center frequency of 0?? Does anyone. Have a an explanation? 73s Tom Original message From: Tom tom...@videotron.ca Date: 04/11/2013 18:24 (GMT-05:00) To: bill conkling n...@widomaker.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Question about filters in USB as shown on a P3 Nope Check

Re: [Elecraft] Question about filters in USB as shown on a P3

2013-11-05 Thread Tom Blahovici
Thanks Don…, I guess the upcoming snowy months up here are a perfect time to study for my advanced license. I’ve got to do something! 73’s On Nov 5, 2013, at 11:05 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Tom, The P3 is showing you the IF bandwidth of the signal before any filtering

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Connection for K2

2013-11-05 Thread Tom Blahovici
USB cables? Thanks On Nov 5, 2013, at 8:54 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Tom, Use a USB to serial adapter with an FTDI chipset - the Prolific chipset does not like to run at the slower rate required by the K2. I have also had success with a Keyspan adapter. If you want to go

Re: [Elecraft] Question about filters in USB as shown on a P3

2013-11-02 Thread Tom
Thanks, got it 73s Tom Original message From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com Date: 02/11/2013 16:42 (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Question about filters in USB as shown on a P3 The P3 display shows the carrier (dial) frequency

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Current Drain When Off

2013-10-16 Thread tom armour
Get the one from Hobbyking for $24 instead of from Power Werx. It is the exact same Turnigy 130A meter without the power poles.http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10080You can buy a lot of power poles for $40. 73, Tom - wa4ta Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 17:42:34 -0700

Re: [Elecraft] CW Pitch Resolution

2013-10-13 Thread Tom
There is no reason to be scientific about your CW pitch setting. Set the pitch to the tone you prefer and can hear the best. Use a CW filter. If you don't have one get one. Amateure Radio Operator N5GE On Sun, 13 Oct 2013 14:46:21 +, you wrote: Hi John, I read that article too.

[Elecraft] SDR software for KX3?

2013-10-12 Thread Tom
also tried three different sound boards and different cables. No difference at all. Anybody have ideas? Thanks, Tom va2fsq __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] SDR software for KX3?

2013-10-12 Thread Tom
and it doesn't do much. So far the best I have obtained is with HDSdr but it really a far cry from something like the p3. How is this posdible ? I thought SDR was the next best thing! Tom Original message From: Monty S mon...@mindspring.com Date: 12/10/2013 16:40 (GMT-05:00

Re: [Elecraft] SDR software for KX3?

2013-10-12 Thread Tom
it impossible to distinguish between cw and spurs. There is no adjustment in software for the inputs but I can adjust the levels on the outside. The images look nowhere like what you see on YouTube. Getting pretty frustrated here Tom Original message From: Barry LaZar k3

Re: [Elecraft] SDR software for KX3?

2013-10-12 Thread Tom
except for the spur. I'll also try rockey. Thanks for the suggestions Tom Original message From: WB4JFI wb4...@knology.net Date: 12/10/2013 20:49 (GMT-05:00) To: Tom tom...@videotron.ca Cc: Barry LaZar k3...@comcast.net,elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SDR

[Elecraft] SideKX

2013-10-08 Thread Tom Rousseau
This is the perfect tweak to the superb KX3 design, especially for safely carrying the radio in a backpack. Beautiful design, superbly executed in the fine Elecraft tradition. Looks good, works well. Thanks, Scott!! Tom K7PJT

[Elecraft] Cwt vs swr meters on kx3?

2013-10-03 Thread Tom
Hi I can't seem to get the swr and rf  power meter in ssb . I can toggle between these in cw using the cwt button but in ssb the radio says NA. Is this possible or am I doing something incorrectly? Thanks, Tom Va2fsq.com __ Elecraft

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