[Elecraft] [K3] Dirty trick, down loading Firmware in Vista

2009-10-17 Thread wa6riv
Hello All, If you are have trouble in Vista down loading on the web, try this trick. It worked for me. Drop the link below in the "Start Search" box. { Click window Round Icon on lower left. Click in Start search. } ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware/beta/ Beta firmware appears, copy and

[Elecraft] K3 Elecraft TNX AGN

2009-09-19 Thread wa6riv
I would like Elecraft to know that I appreciate the K3, improvements and support. It's not easy, very costly, and time consuming to provide quick support, upgrades and phone support at no cost. I left and sold my XXX tec because of lack of communication with it's user base. I'm an old ham that's

[Elecraft] K3 Wish list

2009-09-12 Thread wa6riv
I feel for you Eric and the group. There's always a wish or request. It will never end. But I am the happiest now with my radio than ever. Wish Item: When setting Noise Reduction. I prefer 4-1 for CW and 8-1 for SSB. Could you have 8-x followed by 4-x? In other words. Have the selections cylcle

[Elecraft] K3 CWT Prefered Setting, Help

2009-08-16 Thread wa6riv
Hell all, When working with CWT if find the signal is fuller and louder when its not centered under the mark. What can I do to center the signal and get the loudness under the mark? Ted WP4CW /6 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://ma

[Elecraft] [K3] Boot loader failure (solution)

2009-04-22 Thread wa6riv
I had an update failure this morning. "MCU firmware file hmcu0311.hex verified Reset K3 to enter Boot Loader" In the Elecraft K3 Utility, I tested communications. "4800 bps" I selected default. "Keep speed at 38,400 bps" Load error occurred. I reset my communications to 4800 bps and all worked

[Elecraft] [K3] USB Com Port

2009-04-09 Thread wa6riv
Hello Jay, I have found on Window Vista, when I connect the USB cable to the Radio & Computer, and the radio & computer is turned on, the device "Ports (Com & LPT)" is added to Device Manager. Click on the device and the description will appear. "Prolific USB-To-Serial Bridge (Com 5). I now k

[Elecraft] EQP contest "My results"

2009-03-15 Thread wa6riv
Hello from WP4CW /6 Own K3 #1803, total of 25 contacts...I'm proudnot a contester. Ted __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mail

[Elecraft] WTB K2 w/100w, w/AT

2009-02-20 Thread wa6riv
Looking to buy a clean basic K2 with A/T and 100 Watts. Rig for CW. Ted 209-601-5354 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth

[Elecraft] K3 In California, day off

2009-02-04 Thread wa6riv
Take every other Friday off. Ted __ 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] [K3] Filter Band shift FC *0.74 ?

2009-01-22 Thread wa6riv
I have all 8 pole filters in my K3. I've set all my filter configurations to "0" offset. I see the Filter Band Shift indicate "FC *0.74". Should that be correct? Am I not understanding something? Can I change that setting? If so what do I gain? Help Ted __

[Elecraft] [K3] For sale 2.7 khz filter

2009-01-22 Thread wa6riv
K3 For sale 2.7 khz filter Asking $60. Ted 209-601-5354 wa6...@aol.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mail

[Elecraft] Fwd: PAYMENT INFO ! ! ! : Ten Tec OMNI 7 w/at

2008-10-24 Thread wa6riv
Hey Guys, I've sold my radio.I don't think so... Ted Wa6riv --- Begin Message --- Hi Ted,      Thanks for the mail,I am fine with the price.I want you to know that it will be ship to United Kingdom.I have got a worldwide shipping agent company that I can awarded the shippmen

[Elecraft] [K3] VFO A tracks VFO b, Help

2008-10-13 Thread wa6riv
meters. The Band switch transfers both VFO's to the same band at the same time. What have I done? Tnx Ted WA6RIV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. C

[Elecraft] [K3] FLx GN Adding Db gain

2008-10-13 Thread wa6riv
FLx GN I've bought a 400hz eight pole CW filter. Although the manual recommends 1-2 db for a setting, I see that the adjustment can be higher. What setting are most CW operator using? I can't tell that there is an improvement. Ted [EMAIL PROTECTED] _

[Elecraft] [K3] Seeking elmer for CW setup

2008-10-10 Thread wa6riv
I would like to have a one on one phone elmer to maximize the setup on my K3. I run cw only. Topics will be floor noise, agc,selectivity, and setup. Sorry I own no mic. My Omni 7 doesn't either. Ted 209-601-5354 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing l