[Elecraft] KAT fw 1.58 auto or manual use ? KAT3 in bypass or in auto ?

2014-02-24 Thread ik1bxn
Best 73 Giorgio IK1BXN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KAT-fw-1-58-auto-or-manual-use-KAT3-in-bypass-or-in-auto-tp7584672.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Shorter DB15/DB15 cable from KAT to KPA

2014-02-04 Thread ik1bxn
KPA caused by the unused cable length. I ask if it is available or from Elecraft (better) or from any other dealer a shorter cable (I think 1 ft length) I could use to safely connect KAT with KPA. Many thanks, best 73 Giorgio - IK1BXN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791

[Elecraft] [k2] Doc download not working for me, are there problems ?

2013-11-01 Thread ik1bxn
Hello ! Finally I bought a k2 and on today I tried downloading manuals from tha site but I couldn't because download starts but never complete. Should it be my local problem or are there problems with download session at the site ? Many thanks, best 73 Giorgio -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500

2013-09-25 Thread ik1bxn
SWR reading at KAT and k3. 73 - Giorgio IK1BXN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KAT500-tp7579220p7579231.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home

[Elecraft] k3-kat500-pr6-DigiKeyer via 2 Y cable in cascade should be OK ?

2013-05-13 Thread ik1bxn
. Should it be correct ? Should it create any problem or damage ? Hoping to have been clear enough, thanks a lot for support Best 73 Giorgio - IK1BXN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/k3-kat500-pr6-DigiKeyer-via-2-Y-cable-in-cascade-should-be-OK-tp7573626

Re: [Elecraft] k3-kat500-pr6-DigiKeyer via 2 Y cable in cascade should be OK ?

2013-05-13 Thread ik1bxn
Super ! Fast and shape answer as usual ! Thank you all very much for support, I'll proceed this way so. I just asked Elecraft italian dealer to supply me one original Y cable in order to avoid any possible surprise. Best 73 Giorgio - IK1BXN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft

[Elecraft] P3/SVGA used as modem for DxLab WWW or other apps

2013-02-18 Thread ik1bxn
Hi ! I'm having crazy (probably that) idea : should it be possible to use P3/Svga in DxLab WWW as if it was an external device such as KAM or PK232 or whatever similar ? I'd like to leave k3 decoding and encoding PSK31 or RTTY FSK and having and external software/suite it would mean IMHO to be

Re: [Elecraft] P3/SVGA used as modem for DxLab WWW or other apps

2013-02-18 Thread ik1bxn
Thanks Joe and Don for answer. No Don, I think to a terminal data exchange between p3 and an external application that can manage/integrate current date. The encode/decode job is inside k3 and inputs/result are available on the serial port. Something like a modem. Into other words the pc running

Re: [Elecraft] KAT 500 how to modify Autotune threshold ? Apparently I can't

2012-12-11 Thread ik1bxn
Are there any news about utility bug fixing ? Thanks and 73 Giorgio -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KAT-500-how-to-modify-Autotune-threshold-Apparently-I-can-t-tp7566617p7567026.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] KAT 500 how to modify Autotune threshold ? Apparently I can't

2012-12-11 Thread ik1bxn
Super ! I just installed KAT Utility new version and it works perfectly and now I can set tune threshold as I like (inside the planned range of course). Many thanks Dick ! 73 - Giorgio -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] KAT 500 my considerations and why not suggestion for the team

2012-12-04 Thread ik1bxn
I like very much KAT, it's fast shape and reliable for what I saw right nowbut as I came from a Drake MN 2700 I strongly feel the fault of something telling me at a glance if and how much RF power I'm really putting RF into the antenna. Previously I had a wattmeter now I've to trust the online

[Elecraft] KAT 500 how to modify Autotune threshold ? Apparently I can't

2012-12-03 Thread ik1bxn
Hi guys I'm KAT 500 fresh owner and I was trying to touch Autotune threshold changing it from 1:1,80 to 1:1,60 for example. It happens that any value I digit as soon as I press Apply and Save checking again it comes back to default 1,80. Trying a per band set instead of All Band nothing changes.

Re: [Elecraft] KAT 500 how to modify Autotune threshold ? Apparently I can't

2012-12-03 Thread ik1bxn
Yes, but there's something funnyif you go to download KAT500 Serial Command Reference the document refers to 01.16 FW dated 16 November 2012, probably there's a new FW release incoming and perhaps fixes this bug. Giorgio -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT 500 how to modify Autotune threshold ? Apparently I can't

2012-12-03 Thread ik1bxn
Thank you very much Dick, take your time we can easily workaround by sending ST command. 73 you all one more time confirmation (if needed HI) that's the wonderful Elecraft world ! -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] Antenna matrix switch a device I'd like to own...by Elecraft of course

2012-11-20 Thread ik1bxn
if no antenna is connected to the rig) and why not shorting to ground all ports at power off. Are there any plan for such an object in Elecraft ? Many thanks for reading, best 73 Giorgio - IK1BXN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Antenna-matrix-switch

[Elecraft] KX3 External amplified speaker

2012-07-18 Thread ik1bxn
Hi guys, I'd like to suggest you a small (a sort of dome 50mm diameter and 40 mm heigh when opened) stereo speaker system for kx3 mobile operation.It has internal battery rechargeable via Usb.A retractable cable long enough it's supplied with the object.I just received it and connected to my kx3.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and Data Mode Interface

2012-06-18 Thread ik1bxn
this interface here :http://www.g4ilo.com/usblink.html 73 de Giorgio IK1BXN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-and-Data-Mode-Interface-tp7382234p7557779.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] FS K-1

2011-12-14 Thread ik1bxn
Ciao Marc , are you shipping to Italy and in case could you tell me please cost for shipping ? Last latest price to let me able to check with my budget ? Thanks a lot, best 73 and season greetings de Giorgio IK1BXN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-K-1

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and HRD turning AGC off

2011-11-03 Thread ik1bxn
like to have this new firmware release for my k3.possibly. Thanks a lot for all, best 73 Giorgio IK1BXN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-and-HRD-turning-AGC-off-tp6340160p6960459.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Fldigi on a Mac

2011-10-25 Thread ik1bxn
Thanks a lot to all for support. Dave you helped me very much you clarified doubts I had. Sorry I forgot telling you I'm using VMFusion to virtualize XP. Dave in case of further need may I ask you via e-mail (by using the address at qrz.com) off this reflector? For logging I think I'll go to

[Elecraft] K3 and Fldigi on a Mac

2011-10-24 Thread ik1bxn
Hi guys. Even if I like very much HRD I decided to stop with it due to stressing faults (I really hate) in serial communication that suddenly and frequently cause AGC going off. I'm a Mac user and right now I virtualized at it an XP Pro just and only to run HRD. I'm planning to move to a 100%

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Attenuator and soundcard digital modes

2011-07-06 Thread ik1bxn
Even if my name is not Don...HI I'm posting the way I use to work psk31. normally I keep 2700 Hz bandwith in order to have the waterfall at a glance. Then if ther's a track that I want insulate from the rest of the world (for example because it's a weak trace or there's a very close strong track)

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply?

2011-07-01 Thread ik1bxn
Bill , maybe the empty volume in the P3 will be used (I hope soon) to accomodate some new features that are relative to existing holes in the back panelI hope ;-). I share the suggestion for a new box with K Linee look containing a power supply and speaker(s) as 2 speakers are required to

Re: [Elecraft] P3 development

2011-06-27 Thread ik1bxn
dying to have tx functions/features that involves some back opening ;-) 73 - Giorgio -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-development-tp6517565p6520689.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

[Elecraft] P3 external knob for QSY and tap

2011-05-28 Thread ik1bxn
Hi ! In consequence of my shack layout my k3 and p3 are located above the LCD monitor in a good position for me to look at them but not so confortable to press button or rotate knobs. It's not a big problem because I always keep Ham Radio Deluxe opened for log and CAT so quite never I need to

[Elecraft] K3 - Switch APF on/off via HRD

2011-05-06 Thread ik1bxn
Hi you all! As I'm used to keep Ham Radio Deluxe opened for k3 CAT even when I'm in cw, I wonder if anybody added to HRD screen the possibility to switch on/off the APF (I mean by creating a new button or in any other way). Many thanks in advance, 73 - Giorgio -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] Two issues with data transmission

2011-04-24 Thread ik1bxn
Just to add a suggestion more to what Rick told you that's perfect, maybe it's not your case but did you place Signalink internal jumpers in the proper position respect the cabling you are using to k3 ? I told this because when I moved from IC 756 to k3 I risked to forget correcting the jumpers

Re: [Elecraft] OT Hearing HRD Communicate w/K3

2011-03-19 Thread ik1bxn
In the past (in other situation and not k3 vs HRD) using shielded cable for serial connection and connecting its shield to signal ground ONLY at one edge (leaving shield disconnected at the other edge) helped me to fix noise capture. Maybe this may help also in this case. 73 to everybody -- View

Re: [Elecraft] OT Hearing HRD Communicate w/K3

2011-03-19 Thread ik1bxn
ooops please apologize me ! I did mistake during translation in my mind , I ment chassis ! sorry for the confusion I may have created. Thanks Jim for correction ! 73 to everybody e grazie -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Suggestions/Considerations speaking of digimodes functionality

2011-02-03 Thread ik1bxn
Thank you Joe for clear analysis and explanation 73 Giorgio -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Suggestions-Considerations-speaking-of-digimodes-functionality-tp5982524p5990017.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Observations Digital Modes and SSB

2011-02-02 Thread ik1bxn
I share what Julian wrote 100% . My question was only oriented to take care of my rig . k3 makes the difference, not only in rx ! I have a vertical multiband antenna that works fine but it's a vertical, however k3 let me to receive and decode even weak signals. In tx k3 has a clean and perfect

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Suggestions/Considerations speaking of digimodes functionality

2011-02-02 Thread ik1bxn
Hi Joe, maybe translating from italian into english I did not explained in clear way what I mean, I'll try to clarify. Usb : I'm not suggesting to integrate a conventional 232/Usb converter inside k3 (even if it would be possible to do by cabling all the firmware necessary to have everything

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Suggestions/Considerations speaking of digimodes functionality

2011-02-02 Thread ik1bxn
Sorry I forgot explaining what I think suggesting Ethernet interface :-) 1) As any recent network device (switch,router,access point and so on) I think it would be useful and maybe original having inside the rig a web engine. Having this feature you could by simply opening a web page via browser

[Elecraft] [K3] Suggestions/Considerations speaking of digimodes functionality

2011-02-01 Thread ik1bxn
and attention ! 73 de Giorgio IK1BXN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Suggestions-Considerations-speaking-of-digimodes-functionality-tp5982524p5982524.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Observations Digital Modes and SSB

2011-02-01 Thread ik1bxn
by the way I wonder, without having a certain indication to trust right now, what should be the suggested maximum RF power in PSK and RTTY , without taking the risk of stressing finals. Could you give me an indication ? Normally I stay at 40-45 wI feel (or better I hope) that's ok Many

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Observations Digital Modes and SSB

2011-02-01 Thread ik1bxn
Thanks you all for clarification (fast and shape response as usualthat's wonderful)! 73 de Giorgio -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Observations-Digital-Modes-and-SSB-tp5976035p5983831.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

[Elecraft] k3 Utility 1.4.1.8 download problem

2011-01-22 Thread ik1bxn
Hi you all, I'm trying to download latest version for k3 Utility (1.4.1.8) in order to upgrage my k3 fw but browser says the page does not exist. Are there any problem at Elecraft web server ? thanks in advance,73 de Giorgio -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] k3 Utility 1.4.1.8 download problem

2011-01-22 Thread ik1bxn
Many thanks Dick for fast response. 73 and good w/e , Giorgio -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/k3-Utility-1-4-1-8-download-problem-tp5950870p5951143.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] k3 Utility 1.4.1.8 download problem

2011-01-22 Thread ik1bxn
Yes, it works now, thanks for fixing and feedback ! 73 de Giorgio -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/k3-Utility-1-4-1-8-download-problem-tp5950870p5951531.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] P3 in TX consideration/suggestions ... maybe stupid

2011-01-16 Thread ik1bxn
Ciao John, I quote 100% what you wrote ! My dream should be to use the fantastic P3 also at tx time having there all info it's useful to have in order to be sure that tx is optimized. I intend P3 as a powerful measurement instrument not only a panoramic useful device .Right now you have to buy

[Elecraft] P3 in TX consideration/suggestions ... maybe stupid

2011-01-15 Thread ik1bxn
Hi guys ! I noticed P3 is out of game at tx time, in rx it is simply wonderful. I wonder if it should be possible/useful/intelligent to display at it during tx time info such as : RF power SWR value ALC value in big fonts in order to read values at a glance Wonderful ,in my opinion, it should

Re: [Elecraft] P3 in TX consideration/suggestions ... maybe stupid

2011-01-15 Thread ik1bxn
Thanks Wayne. Yes, just looking to the rear panel I thought vector wattmeter (or something like that) maybe is already in plan :-) 73 Giorgio IK1BXN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-in-TX-consideration-suggestions-maybe-stupid-tp5925385p5925562.html Sent

Re: [Elecraft] Backup/Restore current configuration via file

2011-01-09 Thread ik1bxn
Hi Fred (I think this is your firstname) yes I wonder if there is a way to copy the configuration info. I see there's another utility called K3_EZ that many collegues appreciated, but I did not try it right now. My question starts from this: I noticed collegues having problems setting k3 for

Re: [Elecraft] Backup/Restore current configuration via file

2011-01-09 Thread ik1bxn
Hi Fred (I think this is your firstname) yes I wonder if there is a way to copy the configuration info. I see there's another utility called K3_EZ that many collegues appreciated, but I did not try it right now. My question starts from this: I noticed collegues having problems setting k3 for

[Elecraft] Backup/Restore current configuration via file

2011-01-08 Thread ik1bxn
Is it a way to dump to a file the current k3 configuration ? I think to all settings, for example to activate digimodes with my Signalink interface I touched mode, line level input and so on. My goal should be to have a reliable restore point to rollback in cause of my errors during future

Re: [Elecraft] P3 S/N 937 Simply Amazing

2010-12-30 Thread ik1bxn
I'd like to share 100% what David said : it's simply amazing ! Like him Santa (my wife HI) brought P3 to me (assembled but's the same) and since the first time I switched it on ... I'm keeping on surprising about how much is useful this device connected to my k3 ! Thanks to Elecraft one more time

[Elecraft] k3 and Ham Radio Deluxe button Menu what is it for ?

2010-10-20 Thread ik1bxn
Hi!I wonder the purpose of Menu button in the HRD screen, maybe somebody uses HRD suite for digimodes and may help me. Is this button deputed to retrieve current k3 configuration, show it in a friendly graphic view and let the user to make modifications ? Many thanks in advance ! 73 de Giorgio --

Re: [Elecraft] k3 and Ham Radio Deluxe button Menu what is it for ?

2010-10-20 Thread ik1bxn
Many thanks Jens ! On today I pressed it thinking it was a way to access menu as the front k3 panel...but watching what it was doing I thought oh noo HRD is modifying k3 configuration in such way feeling worried ! Now thanks to your confirmation I feel better as I did not touch anything

[Elecraft] k3 in Data mode+Signalink Usb how to check proper level

2010-10-09 Thread ik1bxn
Hi! For digi modes I put my k3 it into Data Mode and I use a Signalink Usb external interface rear connected. Everything' s working but I'd like suggestion to verify that I set properly Signalink interface output level and/or rear input k3 level control in way I have a correct and full

Re: [Elecraft] k3 in Data mode+Signalink Usb how to check proper level

2010-10-09 Thread ik1bxn
Thanks a lot Don for the quick, clear and exhaustive suggestion you just gave me ! I just went to see and my regulation was 90% ok, now it's ok (4 bars and 5th occasionally flickering). No I did not need to place the jumper to increase output signal. Day after day i must say this rig is

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Apple/Mac logging program

2010-10-04 Thread ik1bxn
On my Mac I virtualized an XP Pro machine just and only to use Ham applications (such as Ham Radio Deluxe, K3 Utility UI-View and so on) that are very often written for Windows :-( . 73 de Giorgio -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] K3 filter centering different behaviour from band to band

2010-10-03 Thread ik1bxn
Hi you all! I own a k3 since 3 days so probably what I'm writing should be a stupid question, sorry for this. It happens that in 20m band I can center (or better shift) filter from 400 Hz to 4000 Hz, in 15m and in 10m I can only between 1100 Hz to 4000 Hz. I'm sure I did some mistakes during

Re: [Elecraft] K3 filter centering different behaviour from band to band

2010-10-03 Thread ik1bxn
Sorry I forgot telling it happens in Data Mode. 73 de Giorgio -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-filter-centering-different-behaviour-from-band-to-band-tp5596637p5596688.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 filter centering different behaviour from band toband

2010-10-03 Thread ik1bxn
Hi Dave, thanks for quick response. No, I change band via Cat command by using Ham Radio Deluxe, the suite I use for digi modes. Now tried to change band by using the k3 front button but it's the same:moving Shift knob I can't choose less than 1100 Hz in 15m and 10m. It's just from the HRD

Re: [Elecraft] K3 filter centering different behaviour from band toband

2010-10-03 Thread ik1bxn
Bingo !!! It was that ! in 15m and 10m I had AFSK A instead of DATA A I had in 20m. Correct now it's is OK. Many many thanks to VE3KI Rich and VE3FPR Don for suggestion ! As I thought playing with the new toy like a children on Christmas morning I made different setup without thinking it's a