[Elecraft] Question on K3 and LP-PAN

2010-08-16 Thread w0ih
ctrum display, but not the signal processing from the K3. Any signals that come through the computer would be internally (to the computer) generated. Therefore, if you wanted to use the K3 system filters, you need to go through the K3 audio output. Is this true? Mike W0IH -- View this me

[Elecraft] Xmit, Rcv Equalizer on K3 Utility

2010-10-03 Thread w0ih
One thing that I have a somewhat difficult time with is getting the transmit and receive equalizers setup. It's a bit cumbersome to setup the equalizers through the "RX EQ" and "TX EQ" menus on the rig. I would be very helpful to have the equalizers on the K3 Utility in the form of a normal PC e

Re: [Elecraft] Xmit, Rcv Equalizer on K3 Utility

2010-10-04 Thread w0ih
FYI, I got a reply from Sam (and several others) who suggested using the K3_EZ Utility. http://home.roadrunner.com/~n2bc/SW.htm Works Great! Thanks! Mike -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Xmit-Rcv-Equalizer-on-K3-Utility-tp5597538p5601442.html Sent from t

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - 1:1 balun

2012-07-18 Thread w0ih
ible to tap at other ratios (1.5:1 to 16:1). I plan to use it with a W3EDP antenna design. Mine is a 2kw core, but you could easily adapt it to a smaller core. If I'm not mistaken, you have KX3 SN 687, I have 688... Mike W0IH -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Balun

2012-09-02 Thread w0ih
aven't actually tried the new balun yet though. I may modify it to use the BNC connector like you have implemented. I have some pictures, but not sure where to upload them to. Mike W0IH -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Balun-tp7561948p756201

[Elecraft] Accessory Line Protection

2013-06-12 Thread w0ih
ly, I do also have a KPA500 that is also connected to the system Accessory output. Mike W0IH -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Accessory-Line-Protection-tp7575169.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list a

Re: [Elecraft] Accessory Line Protection

2013-06-13 Thread w0ih
Don, Sorry, but I just got back... I'll send a reply tomorrow, when I can. I do appreciate the information. 73,Mike W0IH Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:36:48 -0700 From: ml-node+s365791n7575214...@n2.nabble.com To: mfros...@msn.com Subject: Re: Accessory Line Protection Mike, I

Re: [Elecraft] AM mode added to the KX3 (etc.)

2012-04-20 Thread w0ih
Wayne, It sounds like you're having fun with your new toy, putting all the pieces together. I'm very jealous of you. You have a job (where I assume that you get paid) doing exactly what you love to do). I have a son-in-law that is a climber and he sells and markets climbing equipment. My daugh

[Elecraft] K3 Frequency Shift

2012-04-28 Thread w0ih
A couple weeks ago, I was on 40 meters with a group of friends, and one of the guys (likes everyone on frequency ;-) suggested that I was off. I finally got around to checking the K3 last week and found that it was off by about 260 Hz from what it should have been. I rechecked the calibration (ag

[Elecraft] Tune by 0.1KHZ

2012-07-12 Thread w0ih
Am I missing something? I'm trying to tune the VFO by 0.1 of KHZ. Using the KHZ key, or Rate key, I can tune by 1Khz, 0.01 KHZ or 0.001 KHZ (1 HZ). But I can't find a way to tune by a tenth of a KHZ, like I'm used to on my K3. Mike W0IH -- View this message in

Re: [Elecraft] Tune by 0.1KHZ

2012-07-14 Thread w0ih
Thanks, Wayne. I figured there was some way. I'm having a great time learning to use the KX3 and all the features. I especially like the Menu feature of holding the Menu key for 3 seconds to access the menu help. Mike W0IH -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.3657

Re: [Elecraft] Bencher paddle and KX3

2013-02-24 Thread w0ih
Sorry no one has replied back to you sooner, but I do use a Ben her Padle with my KX3 and it works great. I am not sure what cable it comes with from the factory, but the tip and ring are the dot and dash. Can be hooked up with no problem. Mike, W0IH -- View this message in context: http

[Elecraft] Remote K3, the Easy way...

2013-03-07 Thread w0ih
*Remote Control* I do a limited amount of travel, but when away from home, I like to be able to operate my K3 on the ham bands, and sometimes find that it gets a bit complicated getting things setup to operate. I’ve tried Ham Radio Deluxe and had mixed success getting connected up remotely. The b

Re: [Elecraft] Battery Charger Voltage High?

2011-05-26 Thread w0ih
My question is, do you have a 12 volt battery in the circuit with the charger. Probably not, if the voltage is running at over 15 volts. Chargers are made to run with a battery connected, which would drop the voltage to about 14.4 volts while charging, no higher. Mike -- View this message in co

[Elecraft] KE7X Book Discount

2011-07-21 Thread w0ih
I used the discount code JULYBOOKS11 last evening and it worked for a 20% discount on the K3 book. Thanks Fred. Mike -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KE7X-Book-Discount-tp6606579p6606579.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___

Re: [Elecraft] 25% off code for KE7X K3 Book

2011-07-28 Thread w0ih
I ordered mine last Wed, and it arrived on Monday of this week, 5 days. Mike W0IH -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/25-off-code-for-KE7X-K3-Book-tp6627791p6631415.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

[Elecraft] KXw with Bluetooth?

2011-07-28 Thread w0ih
One of the things that I'd like to see on a rig is a bluetooth headset connection for the mobile setup. I've tried a Jabra transmitter (from a phone) and a BlueParrot headset, but had too many problems with the Jabra transmitter not connecting. The headset has noise canceling and worked GREAT (in

[Elecraft] Confusion on Roofing Filters

2011-08-21 Thread w0ih
I'm a bit confused on the specifications of the roofing filters on the KX3. Will there be a roofing filter that is standard with the KX3, like the K3, or are you required to buy at least one as an option? Are the roofing filters in the same format as for the K3, or is it a different setup? Mike

[Elecraft] K3 Using IC-SM5 Mic

2011-09-06 Thread w0ih
I'm trying to get my Icom IC-SM5 mic to work with the K3. I've setup the "FP:L Bias" on the K3 and there is 4.98 volts on Pin 1 of the K3 mic connector. No output from the rig at all (varied the pot on the bottom of the mic and the rig mic gain). I would think that 5v should be sufficient for th

Re: [Elecraft] Confusion on Roofing Filters

2011-09-06 Thread w0ih
Wayne, Thanks for the very prompt reply last week to my query. So now I have another question concerning roofing filters. Will the KX3 use the same roofing filter series as the K3? I added a 2.1 kHz filter in my K3 and found it very effective (after a bit of learning!). Since then, I've want

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Using IC-SM5 Mic

2011-09-07 Thread w0ih
. The PTT line does need to be moved from pin 2 to pin 6 to get the PTT to work. Hope this helps anyone else searching for a similar solution. Thanks Barry! Mike W0IH -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Using-IC-SM5-Mic-tp6764918p6769967.html Sent fr

[Elecraft] Ref Osc calibration question

2011-01-30 Thread w0ih
I noticed that when I went to AM-S (AM Sync, AutoTracking), that the frequency showed: 10.000.010 So, I figure that the Reference Oscillator was off a bit. So I tweeked the oscillator slightly until the frequency showed 10.000.000 when I when out of the Config Menu. Is there anything wrong wi

[Elecraft] For Sale: LP-PAN and Quartet Sound Card.

2011-02-04 Thread w0ih
For Sale: LP-PAN and the Quartet Sound Card (192 Khz) with Cables. $250. Includes shipping CONUS. Mike W0IH -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/For-Sale-LP-PAN-and-Quartet-Sound-Card-tp5994778p5994778.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: LP-PAN and Quartet Sound Card.

2011-02-07 Thread w0ih
Sold. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/For-Sale-LP-PAN-and-Quartet-Sound-Card-tp5994778p6002836.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailm

[Elecraft] Receiver Damage from another Close Station?

2011-03-02 Thread w0ih
My next door neighbor is a ham and recently upgraded to a Icom 7700, 200 watt. The antennas for my K3 are pretty close to his. I have a set of dipoles (160, 75, 60 that share a common feedline) that are about 30 feet off one leg from the neighbor's HyTower (75 thru 10 full size vertical). I have

Re: [Elecraft] Receiver Damage from another Close Station?

2011-03-04 Thread w0ih
I may have to build a circuit to add some protection. But I'm not sure where I add it in. I want it in the receive line, but not in the transmit line. Is there somewhere in the K3 that I can tap off to limit the input signal? Mike -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nab

Re: [Elecraft] P3 visualizing local noise

2011-03-31 Thread w0ih
I had a similar problem not too long ago with a noise that was drowning out lots of the 75 meter band. I had the LP-Pan at the time (I have a P3 now). There is a broadcast station several miles from here and the noise made that harmonic so much worse!! Tracked it down to a cheap Macbook laptop