[Elecraft] HFpack and the KX-Line

Hi all, HFpack is a form of pedestrian mobile (/PM) operation where the radio is secured to your body or installed in a pack in such a way that it can be used when needed without any setup. There's a dedicated Yahoo group for those interested in this ("hfpack"). This is a great source of

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] K, KX radio's and DTMF tones

It's been in the firmware since the late Cretaceous with zero complaints that I know of Wayne N6KR On Jun 2, 2016, at 5:25 AM, "Joe Subich, W4TV" <li...@subich.com> wrote: > > On 6/1/2016 11:37 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > The KX3 already supports DTM

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] K, KX radio's and DTMF tones

The KX3 already supports DTMF (see owner's manual). It's on the wish-list for the K3/K3S. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 1, 2016, at 1:54 PM, "Ken G Kopp kengk...@gmail.com [KX3]" wrote: > > For what seemingly is a relatively small number of FM users, DTMF tones are >

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Bone Head Mistake pure and simple...

Hi Phil, The only recommended charger for the KX2 is the one that is designed specifically for it. That's the KXBT2. Anything else might come with some risk. See the detailed information that comes with the battery (or charger). Maybe we need to make the need for the matching charger clearer

[Elecraft] Seeking more field testers for the new KX2 firmware release

Hi all, We could use a few more current KX2 owners to load the new code. Have to make sure I haven't fixed what wasn't broken. To load firmware, you'll need to install KX2 Utility on a PC, Mac, etc. Please contact me off-list. tnx Wayne N6KR

Re: [Elecraft] Suggested KX3 "upgrade"

This is near the top of the firmware list for both radios. Wayne On May 31, 2016, at 4:47 PM, thelastdb wrote: > I'll second this request. > Myron WVØHPrinted on Recycled Data Original message From: > John Oppenheimer Date: 5/31/2016

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX2 accessibility improvements ready for review/test

> this very handy for adjusting my AlexLoop in the field. Often times I cannot > easily see the KX3’s display from the antenna location while I’m adjusting > for resonance. > > Scott > AK5SD > >> On May 31, 2016, at 2:56 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] >

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

Joe, The KX3, KX2, and K3/K3S should have virtually the same keying bandwidth. They all use the same raised-cosine keying envelope shape, and this is by far the dominant factor unless the transmit final amplifier is being overdriven. We looked at this in independent reviews and our in-house

[Elecraft] KX2 accessibility improvements ready for review/test

We just completed the first phase of accessibility improvements for the KX2. The CW audio-tone interface now covers all front panel switches and knobs (except frequency memory store/recall), bringing the KX2 up to the same level as the KX3. Menu and frequency memory accessibility is also

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 on JT65 & JT9 ??

Lyle is on vacation and didn't get that memo. He's above and beyond the call of duty posting at all :) Also note that the latest production KX3 RF board (rev. E) has the synth circuitry a lot farther from the PA and driver. This significantly reduced the thermal gradient. (The other major Rev.

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 on JT65 & JT9 ??

I'm glad it's working. But just in case, we will also be providing an optional extended temperature compensation procedure for the KX2. 73, Wayne > On 2016-05-29, at 22:37, Luke wrote: > > Hmm, not sure why it cut out my message. Here's what I wrote: > > I've used my KX2

Re: [Elecraft] Beep

I'll add this to the high-priority bug list. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 29, 2016, at 4:13 PM, "Jeff Herr" <her...@comcast.net> wrote: > That is a no go. > > > -Original Message- > From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] > Sent: Sunday, May 29,

Re: [Elecraft] Beep

This may be due to a switch emulation command being sent. If so, you could set MENU:SW TONE to OFF. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 28, 2016, at 7:22 PM, Jeff Herr wrote: > In regard to the Elecraft Frequency Memory Editor: > > When using the QSY capability the KX3 does a beep. >

Re: [Elecraft] Strong Rd feedback in mh3

Also try a QRP balun at the radio, such as our BL1 or BL2. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 28, 2016, at 8:43 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Ed, > > Yes, that can be common with long wire antennas - that can happen with any > transceiver, it is not unique to the K3 or KX3. > >

[Elecraft] Bands are open -- CW WPX is a great time to test-drive a new KX2

Things are jumping, even on the high bands. Lots of DX on 15 and 20 m, and I just worked Uruguay on 10 m (10 watts, internal battery, dipole :) Get thee to a shack nearby and Operate :) 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2] Amp-hour display

Go into the MENU, find AMP HRS, then do CLR. When you do CLR outside the menu, it's just a clear of the RIT/XIT offset. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 27, 2016, at 6:29 PM, a...@juno.com wrote: > I just received my KX2 today and it i smaller than I thought it would be - > love it. One question: the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Output power rating

The latest firmware is required; it will allow you to use up to 15 W on 80-20 m (10 W elsewhere). The upgraded heatsink is optional. On my lab KX3 I can put out 15 watts for several minutes before hitting the temperature limit, at which power is reduced by firmware. 73, Wayne N6KR On May

[Elecraft] KX2 in AM mode

The KX2 has general-coverage receive, including all popular AM SWL broadcast ranges. While it doesn't directly support AM demodulation, you can use USB or LSB to copy AM. This works really well. You can choose the sideband that has lower QRM, and widen the AF passband out as far as 4 kHz

Re: [Elecraft] WTB: KX2 with RX I/Q

These do not, and never did, have RX I/Q. They had prototype left-side-panel artwork ported over from KX3 nomenclature during the early Pleistocene. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 26, 2016, at 2:11 PM, "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" wrote: > RX-I/Q. > > Eric > /elecraft.com/ >

Re: [Elecraft] In case you missed it.

Now if we can just get someone to do a new video that's based on that scene in "Contact" where Jodie Foster first hears a KX2 on the air! (Ooops, I mean extraterrestrial radio signals :) Wayne On May 25, 2016, at 8:45 PM, Dan Baker wrote: > This is good. >

Re: [Elecraft] KX2: possible to use both a KXPA100 amp and connect to a computer via USB?

The amp is connected *between* the computer and the radio. This is fully covered in the KXPA100 manual. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 25, 2016, at 3:44 PM, Peter Pauly wrote: > It seems, reading the manual, that both the amp and the computer connection > use the same ACC port on

[Elecraft] Programmer's Reference now updated with KX2 command details

The Elecraft K3/K3S/KX3 programmer's reference has now been updated to cover the KX2. You can download it at: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3S%20Pgmrs%20Ref,%20F8.pdf Using information in this reference, you'll be able to write your own KX2 remote-control programs. There are over 100

[Elecraft] Why the KX2 and KX3 are not in the "QRP radios" category at eHam.net

Hi all, Back when the KX3 first came out, customers doing the initial product reviews created two different categories for it: one under "QRP radios," and the other under "Transceivers: HF" We contacted eHam and argued, successfully, that the KX3 belonged under "Transceivers: HF" Our

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Power Connector

Both KX2 and KX3 are supplied with a power cable that has a right-angle plug compatible with this jack. If you need additional making plugs for battery packs, etc., we suggest digikey.com p/n CP3-1000-ND, the same plug we use on our KXBT2. Wayne N6KR On May 24, 2016, at 11:03 AM, Nr4c

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Power Connector

The reason it looks different is that the jack itself is now mounted flush with the panel, in a rectangular hole. On all previous rigs, we used a round hole and recessed the jack. Wayne On May 24, 2016, at 9:18 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote: > The KX2 DC power connector is

[Elecraft] Clarification on KX2/KX3 speech processing

>From our DSP engineer: > We use envelope clipping (at IQ baseband) on SSB, and split-band AF on AM and > FM in the KX3. The KX2, since it is SSB-only, uses baseband IQ clipping. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2, KX3, and supply voltage vs. power output

On May 24, 2016, at 9:37 AM, Jim Brown <j...@audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote: > On Tue,5/24/2016 8:23 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> In CW mode, there's no issue with doing this, since it's just an unmodulated >> carrier. > > Not true, Wayne. CW is 100% modulation of

Re: [Elecraft] KXAT2 vs. Other Elecraft Transceiver ATUs

Mike, Your analysis of combinations is correct. But the KXAT2 should be compared to the KXAT3 (etc.), not the T1. Here's why: The KXAT2 only has to cover 80-10 meters. The KXAT3 has one additional L and C, but it has to cover 160-6 meters. Over the range of 80-10 meters, for virtually any

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 memories question

Yes. We are working on one issue. The KX2 doesn't handle AM and FM modes, so if you load such memories, we have to convert them to SSB to avoid error messages. Wayne N6KR On May 24, 2016, at 9:04 AM, geoff allsup wrote: > Out of curiosity, can I use the use an XML frequency

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt 1)

Future amateurs Lurking on Elecraft list Read haikus, groan, leave :) Wayne On May 24, 2016, at 7:04 AM, John Gibson wrote: > I must hike today. > > My KX2 goes with me. > > My link to the world. > > 73, > John Gibson, no8v

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

In fact the two are so close that they share exactly the same DSP code. Hardware overlaps about 80%. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 24, 2016, at 5:32 AM, Matt Maguire wrote: > Architecturally the KX2 much more closely resembles the KX3 than the K2. > > 73, Matt VK2RQ > > > >

[Elecraft] KX2, KX3, and supply voltage vs. power output

"Charly w6...@hotmail.com [KX3]" wrote: > > Regarding 10 watt operation with the KX2, I read operation on only 5 watts is > recommended with internal 2.6 amp battery because of intermodulation ---but > later I Read 10 watts is Ok-- Of course with xternal battery

[Elecraft] The Whip Wedge: An anti-rotation device for a whip on a right-angle BNC adapter

If you use a whip with a right-angle BNC, it's free to rotate, and can flop over. Mathematically speaking, this is most likely to happen just as a breeze comes up and/or you were about to crack that Bouvet Island pileup using 1 watt. The simplest home-made anti-rotation device for use with your

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt 1)

:) On May 23, 2016, at 9:23 PM, "kev...@coho.net" wrote: > It is a small rig > > Full of well thought out features > > Many bands and modes > > > Kevin. KD5ONS > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home:

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

In his book "The Joy of QRP," Ade Weiss famously said: If there is a place, and you can get to it, you must operate from there. This is the motivation behind the KX2. Thanks to its small size and high level of integration, it's the radio you'd wish you had while hanging precariously from a

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 first impressions and comments

On May 23, 2016, at 8:35 PM, "w4sc" wrote: > Managed to snag a KX2 at Dayton and had it on the air late Sunday afternoon. > Worked a couple of stations on SSB, but mostly listening. > > KX2 will be great for back-packing / very portable ops. Don’t expect KX3 with >

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

Hi Dave, > I think it is intriguing that Elecraft chose to make it's new rig a > "downsized" version of the KX3. I can certainly see how this has stimulated > a lot of interest. What I'm trying to figure out is whether or not it does > anything better than the KX3, or is it just a smaller,

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

The KXAT2 can, over its target range of 80-10 m, match essentially the same load range as the KXAT3 on these bands. The KXAT3 has one more L and C, improving matches on 160 m. In exactly 10 words, the KX2 is "the world's first all-HF-band, SSB/CW/data HT" :) 73, Wayne On May 23, 2016, at

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 encoder

István, The optical encoder used for VFO A on the KX3 was custom designed for Elecraft, and may not be generally available. Prior to this, there was no optical encoder available from any manufacturer that was this small, while still having excellent mechanical properties and long life. Even if

[Elecraft] Different KX2 VFO A knob?

Bob, I strongly recommended *not* putting any other VFO A knob on the KX2. The current VFO knob was designed specifically for the KX2, matching the exact amount of space available, and keeping it low-profile. If you add a knob that's even slightly larger in diameter, it may hit or overlay

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] To new KX2 owners

om my iPad It's Me Charly--(life is to short to fly Coach) > > On May 21, 2016, at 19:43, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] > <kx3-nore...@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > >> >> >> >> >> http://www.elecraft.com >> >> On

[Elecraft] Regarding field antennas

Whip antennas like the MFJ1820T are great for quick deployment, and you *can* make QSOs on them, especially when a band is open and on the higher bands. However, you'll find that a long (25'+) wire, supported by a tree or pole, will nearly always work better. In either case you also must have

Re: [Elecraft] [ KX2] KXBT2 Charger

There may be DC chargers that are compatible with the KX2's battery pack. We're looking at a few. Until then I highly recommend using our inexpensive fast charger, which is designed specifically for this application, with all required monitoring and control circuitry to ensure safe operation.

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] To new KX2 owners

> > Scott > AK5SD No, sorry. I was hoping to sneak out to activate it ;) Wayne > >> On May 21, 2016, at 9:05 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] >> <kx3-nore...@yahoogroups.com> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> If you were among thos

[Elecraft] To new KX2 owners

Hi all, If you were among those who scooped up (in record time) the KX2s we brought to Dayton: thanks for your enthusiastic response! (Wish we'd brought more :) I know many of you have already unboxes the radios and are putting them on the air. If you have early questions or comments, feel

Re: [Elecraft] Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

The battery connector is very heavy duty, rated for 5 amps and thousands of insertion/removal cycles. 73, Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On May 20, 2016, at 12:45 PM, Mike Morrow wrote: > > Olli wrote: > >> d.) It has general coverage RX, but no AM mode? Does

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 no assembly?

Yes to both. Wayne http://www.elecraft.com > On May 19, 2016, at 4:15 PM, Jim Finan wrote: > > Speaking of assembly, is the KX2 built/assembled in the US like other > Elecraft gear? Was wondering the same about the K-pod since it comes > assembled also. > > 73, >

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 no assembly?

The KX2 uses state-of-the-art, high density construction techniques. We felt that some builders might have difficulty with the small hardware and connectors, so we're only offering it factory assembled. 73, Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On May 19, 2016, at 11:03 AM, Martin Sole

[Elecraft] Announcing the KX2 80-10 m, SSB/CW/Data transceiver

Introducing the Elecraft KX2 transceiver -- the newest member of our compact KX Line. The KX2 has features very similar to the KX3, at about half the size and weight. It fits easily in a jacket pocket. It can even be used hand-held, with a built-in mic to facilitate HT-style operation.

Re: [Elecraft] New 200 Hz K3 filter

It's about the same as the 5-pole filter. Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On May 19, 2016, at 1:14 PM, brian wrote: > > Was there ever a response to the question: > Is there enough IF gain to compensate for the loss of this filter? > > If one used spectrogram

Re: [Elecraft] KX2?

The beta testers were not the source. 'Nuff said It really made my day a lot more interesting. And watch this space over the next 12 hours ;) Wayne N6KR On May 18, 2016, at 4:34 PM, Kevin Stover wrote: > Heads should roll. > Part of being a beta tester is

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S: How to adjust SSB receive bandwidth up to 4.0 kHz

I was referring to SSB mode, Bill. Not sure if this extends to DATA A mode, yet, but I'll investigate. Wayne N6KR On May 12, 2016, at 1:11 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: > I guess I'm just not getting it. I am in DATA A mode with the 13KHz FM filter > automatically selected.

[Elecraft] K3/K3S: How to adjust SSB receive bandwidth up to 4.0 kHz

Hi all, The K3's SSB receive passband can be widened to as much as 4.0 kHz if you have a 6.0 kHz crystal filter. This is useful for ESSB in particular. However, there's a minor problem with the present firmware that requires a workaround (for now). The trick is that you have to have LO/HI CUT

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 / KXBC3 NiMH Battery Charger and Real-Time Clock

wickedbeernut wrote: > I have a dumb question ... why doesn't the KX3 support the current month, day > and year in conjunction with the KXBC3? Is this a limitation of the KX3 > firmware or the KXBC3 real-time clock? I've never heard of a real-time > clock which didn't

Re: [Elecraft] PX3

The PX3 also provides a generous amount of display height for its spectral and waterfall displays (roughly 2x the height of the IC-7300 in its max setting, to use the vernacular :) Wayne On May 3, 2016, at 6:14 AM, James Griffith wrote: > I sold my FT 817 to add the PX3 to

Re: [Elecraft] High Tx IMD with new K3s/10

Bill, This is not representative of K3S/10 performance. Either the LPA module is misadjusted or the spectrum analyzer is being overdriven. If you send the unit in we'll check it in our lab and make any adjustments required. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 2, 2016, at 7:10 PM, Bill Leonard N0CU

Re: [Elecraft] How does one get Elecraft's attention?

Ron, Our K3/0-mini expert (Brandon) was consumed with work and personal issues over the past couple of weeks. I'm sure he's aware of your questions and will get back to you as soon as possible. 73, Wayne N6KR On Apr 29, 2016, at 11:57 PM, "Ron Castro" wrote: > I've left

Re: [Elecraft] Feedline loss w/wo tuner

Extrapolating from these two data points, it appears that Steppir reliability is inversely proportional to the distance from Eric's QTH. Wayne On Apr 27, 2016, at 3:37 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > On Wed,4/27/2016 2:31 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: >> I've

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

The P3 also has far more screen height dedicated to the spectrum and waterfall displays, I believe. Aren't the 7300's displays a total of only 1/2" or 1" tall, depending on the display mode? Wayne On Apr 26, 2016, at 1:29 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > On Tue,4/26/2016

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

> Jim Brown wrote: > >> On Mon,4/25/2016 1:34 PM, lstavenhagen wrote: >> Wow, looks like Icom finally made a radio with performance close to the >> humble K3S and K3 + new synth but also looks like you really got to pay >> 'em for finally doing it, at nearly 13

Re: [Elecraft] [elecraft] KXPA100 KXATU PX3

Congratulations, Barry. We should all be so dextrous at 79! 73, Wayne N6KR On Apr 25, 2016, at 2:26 AM, Barry Middleton wrote: > At long last I have got round to assembling my KXPA100, KX3ATU and the PX3. > The only slight problem that I had was with the PX3 as 79

[Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

Rob has added the IC-7851, IC-7300, and IC-9100 to his table: http://www.sherweng.com/table.html 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Poor band conditions? Try the SCAN function

On Apr 24, 2016, at 8:42 PM, lstavenhagen wrote: > Yes, I use the scan function on both my K2's and my K3 and K3S. Next best > thing to a panadapter available. > > One thing I have noticed about it on my K2 (and probably the K3 also), is it > has two lengths of

Re: [Elecraft] Smaller SP3 for KX3

Hi Bruce, I use the Chill Pills. Very compact, amplified, retractable cords, battery charged via a USB port, and decent sound, too. 73, Wayne N6KR On Apr 24, 2016, at 10:38 PM, Bruce Nourish wrote: > Hi Elecraft folks, > > To better inform my project list, is there a

[Elecraft] Poor band conditions? Try the SCAN function

Here in Northern California, at least at my QTH, the bands seem to be in very poor shape. (It doesn't help that my OCF dipole has one leg on the ground due to high winds.) At times like this, the SCAN function available on most Elecraft transceivers can help you find signals you might

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Factory Mains Power Down This Morning

Dave Cole wrote: > The new K5000 amp? Nope. An early test of the K-EMP Electro Magnetic Pulse option for the KPA500. Really gets everyone's attention in pileups. Instead of yelling "UP!!" to chastise interlopers on the DX frequency, just push the big red button. Wayne N6KR

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] K-Pod well received at Visalia

On Apr 18, 2016, at 12:34 PM, "'Joe Subich, W4TV' li...@subich.com [Elecraft_K3]" wrote: > > > We'll also be able to execute P3 macros directly from K-Pod switches, > > as well as use the K-Pod's knob to control the marker knob on the P3. > > Does this include

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod well received at Visalia

Possible but not likely. I'll let you know if/when we try this. Wayne N6KR On Apr 18, 2016, at 2:05 PM, "Jim Kutsch, KY2D" wrote: > Wayne, > It's not been asked yet but what about using the K-Pod on the KX3? At first, > that might sound crazy since the KX3 is already very

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod well received at Visalia

On Apr 18, 2016, at 12:07 PM, "David Ferrington, M0XDF" wrote: > Wayne, when you say control P3, is that via the K3 or do you need to connect > it directly to the P3? Via the K3, i.e. the K-Pod would be connected to the K3, and the radio would act as a proxy for

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod well received at Visalia

On Apr 18, 2016, at 11:22 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: > I did not know that P3 control was also possible with the K-Pod. Does this > work using the standard cable connected to the K3S... Yes. Wayne __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod well received at Visalia

On Apr 18, 2016, at 11:14 AM, Bob Novas wrote: > O! I really like the idea of the K-Pod controlling the P3 marker knob, > that hasn't come up before. That's enough to swing my opinion to wanting > one. How does that play with the 3-way switch? Bob W3DK Hi Bob,

[Elecraft] K-Pod well received at Visalia

To everyone who checked out the K-Pod at Visalia: Thanks for your enthusiastic reception, and for all the suggested uses. There were lots of expressions of surprise at how compact, yet heavy (and stable) this little critter is. Some of your suggestions will end up in the K-Pod owner's manual,

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

The modification will involve *only* pin 6 of the RJ jack. Everything else must remain the same since we use that port for firmware emulation. No SMDs need be removed or added in this mod. Just one added 1/8th-watt resistor. Wayne N6KR On Apr 15, 2016, at 9:27 AM, Warren Merkel

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

the pod itself doesn't have an on-off switch. (It does have an ON indicator LED.) Wayne N6KR On Apr 15, 2016, at 9:08 AM, Hisashi T Fujinaka <ht...@twofifty.com> wrote: > "Simple" you say. Is this another one of those SMD nightmares? :) > > On Fri, 15 Apr

Re: [Elecraft] New from Elecraft: High-Performance 200-Hz, 6-pole Crystal Filter

6 pole 200 Hz filter will have a bit more attenuation. > > How does the passband loss of the new/old 200 Hz filters compare? > > 73 de Brian/K3KO > On 4/15/2016 2:17 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> Some of you may recall that we discontinued our 5-pole, 200-Hz filter last >> yea

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

SSB keyer memories. > > John KK9A > > Wayne Burdick n6kr at elecraft.com > Thu Apr 14 20:38:13 EDT 2016 > message: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod > > Done. For most applications, a single USB cable to the radio (K3S, or a K3 > with a KIO3B module) is all that's re

Re: [Elecraft] New from Elecraft: High-Performance 200-Hz, 6-pole Crystal Filter

The 6-pole filters have an offset (like the 5-pole). The offset is clearly marked on the filter and can be entered into the filter configuration page using K3 Utility. This has no effect on performance. 73, Wayne N6KR On Apr 15, 2016, at 4:52 AM, Lou Voerman W2ROW wrote: >

[Elecraft] New from Elecraft: High-Performance 200-Hz, 6-pole Crystal Filter

Some of you may recall that we discontinued our 5-pole, 200-Hz filter last year. Our replacement for this filter has cleared all of our stringent test hurdles and is now available on our order page. The new filter (KFL3C-200) has six poles rather than five, significantly improving skirt

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

Gary, I've already framed this and hung it in the hallway. Thanks for your ongoing support! 73, Wayne N6KR On Apr 14, 2016, at 6:21 PM, "Gary Smith" wrote: > Wayne & Eric, > > Here's the way it is, according to me: > > I really like the radios and equipment you > make.

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

Done. For most applications, a single USB cable to the radio (K3S, or a K3 with a KIO3B module) is all that's required for combined computer data and audio. We provide lots of other DC, audio, and digital I/O too, just in case you need it. For example, we provide a second headphone jack,

Re: [Elecraft] K2 total loss

Good luck either way, LS. If you end up with a wire or two, they can go on the bottom of the board. The radio will still look and work great. Wayne On Apr 14, 2016, at 1:11 PM, lstavenhagen wrote: > Hi Wayne, > > Well it's totally my fault for not using the right

Re: [Elecraft] K2 total loss

LS, Sorry to hear about this. I bet Don (W3FPR) could fix it for you quickly and economically. Wayne N6KR On Apr 14, 2016, at 12:53 PM, lstavenhagen wrote: > Just in case anyone's interested, I'm scrapping my K2 build and calling it a > slightly overpriced parts

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

Hi Dave, Probably a small matter of programming, but we haven't tried it yet. Wayne N6KR On Apr 14, 2016, at 12:39 PM, Dave W8FGU wrote: > Hey Wayne, > > As usual, an impressive product. > > Any chance we might be able to use the knob to emulate the QSY function on > the

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

On Apr 14, 2016, at 11:55 AM, "Dauer, Edward" wrote: > > Very nice addition to the lineup. Congrats to the team. > > I never thought I needed such a thing; but now I see that it is absolutely > indispensable. Of course I¹ll buy one. > > Having said that, and not at all

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] Re: K-Pod hands-on test opportunity; request for K-Pod application ideas

On Apr 14, 2016, at 11:08 AM, "Rick WA6NHC wa6...@gmail.com [Elecraft_K3]" wrote: > So it's within the realm of possibilities that a device similar to the K-pod > could be made using the RJ-45, with a sound card added, for full network > access? No. The RJ12

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

cable. Wayne N6KR On Apr 14, 2016, at 11:28 AM, kk5na <kk...@kk5na.com> wrote: > So, it needs the control cable, a power cable and could possibly have a third > cable for USB? > > Joe KK5NA > > On 4/14/2016 11:41 AM, Wayne Bur

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

The two are quite different, Fred. Yours has the edge on price Other major differences: The K-Pod connects to the K3/K3S at the RJ jack beneath the front panel, so it doesn't tie up the rig's RS232 or USB ports. It can optionally be powered through this cable. The optical/ball-bearing

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod hands-on test opportunity; request for K-Pod application ideas

Same way for either a K3 or K3S: Plug it into the RJ jack beneath the front panel. 73, Wayne N6KR On Apr 14, 2016, at 9:52 AM, Brian & Cyndi wrote: > Ok, so how do I connect a K-Pod to my K3 (pre-S)? > > Brian, W6FVI

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

On Apr 14, 2016, at 9:33 AM, Mike Dodd wrote: > The K-Pod datasheet says, "A USB port is provided on the K-Pod for firmware > updates and future station control uses." > > Does this mean I can connect the USB cable to my PC only when I want to > upgrade the firmware using the

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

On Apr 14, 2016, at 9:25 AM, W1KSZ wrote: > Wired accessories ?? In this day ?? I thought that went out with > VHS Tape Decks. > > I much prefer wireless, the minor inconvenience of replacing a battery > every few months far outweighs having a cable to deal with. > >

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod hands-on test opportunity; request for K-Pod application ideas

On Apr 14, 2016, at 8:06 AM, Brendon Whateley wrote: > Perhaps a silly question, or just too early? > > Will it be possible to repurpose this to use with other radios? It looks like > it is designed for the K3(S) but I could see it being useful for my KX3, or > possibly

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

On Apr 14, 2016, at 5:09 AM, Irwin Darack idar...@gmail.com [elecraft] wrote: > > > Wayne, > > Can you use the K-Pod function keys to key the CW, RTTY & DVK SSB memories > stored in the K3S? > > Thanks, Irwin KD3TB Yes. Wayne N6KR

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

Has to be heavy to survive in K6XX's shack (Bob Wolbert, contester extraordinare and abuser of peripheral devices). As with a keyer paddle, you don't want it to move around when you use it. Wayne N6KR On Apr 14, 2016, at 5:26 AM, Martin Sole wrote: > It looks a bit heavy!

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

On Apr 14, 2016, at 7:53 AM, William Lagerberg wrote: > Hi Wayne, > > Sound’s good to me, but with a wire connected to K3 or K3S wasn’t there a > possibility to make a small bluetooth module into K3 and K3S then there > would’t have been a possibility to do it

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3Sand K3 Transceivers

On Apr 14, 2016, at 5:21 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote: > Dear OM Wayne, > Thank you for producing a control pod!It is one accessory I have > wanted since first purchasing a K3. The Orion II had a more basic version > of what you are about to produce. > > For me

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

mstang...@comcast.net [Elecraft_K3] wrote: > Wayne, > > It look interesting. Can you explain the connections for data, power and > firmware upgrades in detail: > > * USB port for firmware loading and future equipment/computer control > applications There will be

[Elecraft] K-Pod hands-on test opportunity; request for K-Pod application ideas

If you're planning to go to the Visalia DX convention this weekend (dxconvention.org), please drop by our booth and give the K-Pod a test drive. We're very interested in hearing about your potential uses for the K-Pod, including proposed macros (command sequences). Some of these might make

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

On Apr 13, 2016, at 8:51 PM, Dave Cole wrote: > What a cool accessory Wayne! Nice work!! > -- > 73's, and thanks, > Dave (NK7Z) Thanks, Dave. We had lots of input from our long-standing K-Line focus group. They pretty much got everything they wanted. I could write a novella

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

Short answer: yes. We have a bit more firmware to write, but this is the plan. Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On Apr 13, 2016, at 8:21 PM, M Cresap <m.cre...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Hi Wayne > > Will the K-pod work with the K3-0? > > 73, Mike, W3IP >

[Elecraft] New Elecraft Product: K-Pod Control Panel for K3S and K3 Transceivers

Hi all, We've had many requests for a small control panel (or pod) as an extension to the K3 and K3S transceivers. We finally got around to it! Our new K-Pod is a very compact unit, featuring a precision tuning knob, VFO A/B/offset rocker switch, and 8 programmable tactile-feedback switches.

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