Is there a website that is dedicated to the build of the K1-4? jim in Maine
On Friday, January 31, 2014 10:54 PM, "elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net> wrote: Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to elecraft@mailman.qth.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net You can reach the person managing the list at elecraft-ow...@mailman.qth.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Elecraft digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? (riese-k3...@juno.com) 2. Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? (Ken G Kopp) 3. Re: Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks (Sam Morgan) 4. Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? (Ray Sills) 5. Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFofferingfrom Elecraft? (Joe K2UF) 6. Re: Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks (XE3/K5ENS) 7. Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? (John Marvin) 8. Re: K3 Passband/DSP Filter Display Question ? (Phil Hystad) 9. Re: K3 Passband/DSP Filter Display Question ? (Phil Hystad) 10. Re: Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks (AG0N-3055) 11. Re: Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks (Bill W2BLC) 12. Re: K3 Passband/DSP Filter Display Question ? (Don Wilhelm) 13. Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? (David Gilbert) 14. Re: Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks (Sam Morgan) 15. No K3 Sub Receiver audio (Ron W3ZV) 16. Re: No K3 Sub Receiver audio (Dick Dievendorff) 17. Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? (Bernie KF0QS) 18. Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? (Bernie KF0QS) 19. Re: Would anyone like to see an all-modeVHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? (MontyS) 20. Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? (Dr. William J. Schmidt, II) 21. Setting up the frequency offset for the K3 standard filter (Carl Yaffey) 22. Re: Setting up the frequency offset for the K3 standard filter (Dick Dievendorff) 23. Re: Setting up the frequency offset for the K3 standard filter (Don Wilhelm) 24. Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? (John Santillo) 25. Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? (Oliver Dr?se) 26. [K3] Data Mode AFSK A Dual PB (Joel Black) 27. Re: Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks (Fred Jensen) 28. Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? (Bob) 29. Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? (VK4JRC) 30. Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? (Jim Lowman) 31. Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? (Edward R Cole) 32. Re: Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks (Fred Jensen) 33. Re: Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? (Jim Lowman) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:46:25 -0500 From: <riese-k3...@juno.com> To: li...@subich.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? Message-ID: <aabkq2c8pavbl...@smtpout01.vgs.untd.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii more knobs more buttons,,, hundreds of buttons HAR Bob K3DJC On Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:36:58 -0500 "Joe Subich, W4TV" <li...@subich.com> writes: > > > A K3-based successor to the Yaesu FT-736 would be far, far > better. > > The FT-736R is at least half again the size three times the weight > of the K3/10 with KXV-2 for approximately the same power output. > One > still needed external amplifiers for reasonable (> 100W) power > level. > > There is little difference in size, weight and complexity between > the > K3/10 with KXV-2 plus XV-220/430 (or K3/100 with XV-144/220/430) > and > the FT-736R but the performance difference is night and day. > ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:53:25 -0700 From: Ken G Kopp <kengk...@gmail.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? Message-ID: <cad4cdtpfhmddvvfnny0go27yegduqebwt4nukqwxzy4xt_s...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Don't forget the blocks of lead for added weigh (:-) K0PP On Jan 31, 2014 1:48 PM, <riese-k3...@juno.com> wrote: > more knobs more buttons,,, hundreds of buttons > > HAR > > Bob K3DJC > > > On Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:36:58 -0500 "Joe Subich, W4TV" <li...@subich.com> > writes: > > > > > A K3-based successor to the Yaesu FT-736 would be far, far > > better. > > > > The FT-736R is at least half again the size three times the weight > > of the K3/10 with KXV-2 for approximately the same power output. > > One > > still needed external amplifiers for reasonable (> 100W) power > > level. > > > > There is little difference in size, weight and complexity between > > the > > K3/10 with KXV-2 plus XV-220/430 (or K3/100 with XV-144/220/430) > > and > > the FT-736R but the performance difference is night and day. > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 14:53:31 -0600 From: Sam Morgan <k5oai....@gmail.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks Message-ID: <52ec0d4b.9000...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed hmmm...let me have a shot at that one 100w vs 500w .... now I wonder what could be the difference... hello test On 1/31/2014 2:41 PM, Bill W2BLC wrote: > Sure am looking forward to a successful fix for the tuner's problems - > then I will be able to use my tuner and amp. Otherwise, I will return to > a manual tuner and tube based amplifier. This has not been a pleasant > experience. I have to wonder how it is that the internal tuner to the K3 > works so well - yet the external 500 Watt tuner does not. > > Bill W2BLC K-Line (????) -- GB & 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:54:59 -0500 From: Ray Sills <raysil...@verizon.net> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? Message-ID: <8c0e9596-ce6c-4a12-ab07-6ce1cfa0c...@verizon.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes No individual product is going to appear to everyone, so there will be those who -are- interested in a compact, presumably very portable VHF/ UHF transceiver, and there will be those who could care less. I, for one, have no interest in a KPA500. I'm a QRP guy. But I can sure appreciate the design and engineering that appeals to it's many owners. Same for the K3, and the P3. I'm glad they exist, even though I don't play to buy one. However, even if a rig like an all mode V/UHF is not your cup of tea... it still might be a viable product. And additional products help expand the customer base for Elecraft, and keep it financially sound, which is good for all customers. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:58:33 -0500 From: "Joe K2UF" <j...@k2uf.com> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFofferingfrom Elecraft? Message-ID: <mailman.6751.1391213939.6850.elecr...@mailman.qth.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Will this radio be available for this years June VHF contest? ( I want to be the first one ask about the estimated shipping date for a new Elecraft product. ;o) ) Joe K2UF -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of riese-k3...@juno.com Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 3:46 PM To: li...@subich.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFofferingfrom Elecraft? more knobs more buttons,,, hundreds of buttons HAR Bob K3DJC On Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:36:58 -0500 "Joe Subich, W4TV" <li...@subich.com> writes: > > > A K3-based successor to the Yaesu FT-736 would be far, far > better. > > The FT-736R is at least half again the size three times the weight > of the K3/10 with KXV-2 for approximately the same power output. > One > still needed external amplifiers for reasonable (> 100W) power > level. > > There is little difference in size, weight and complexity between > the > K3/10 with KXV-2 plus XV-220/430 (or K3/100 with XV-144/220/430) > and > the FT-736R but the performance difference is night and day. > ______________________________________________________________ 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 this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 12:59:16 -0800 (PST) From: XE3/K5ENS <nela...@yahoo.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks Message-ID: <1391201956775-7583518.p...@n2.nabble.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii We're also working on a new feature that will allow the K3 to retune the KAT500 automatically, in receive mode, each time the VFO is moved. This feature would be turned on/off in a K3 menu entry (default would be off). By "retune," I mean that the KAT500 would select an LC combination that had been previously stored for the applicable band segment--the same thing that happens when the tuner measures the transmit frequency. *Wayne, So this will only work if you connect to a K3? Keith* -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Update-on-KAT500-KPA500-firmware-tweaks-tp7583487p7583518.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 14:03:31 -0700 From: John Marvin <jm...@themarvins.org> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? Message-ID: <52ec0fa3.5010...@themarvins.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed One issue with the XV transverter option is that they only cover part of each of the bands, dropping the regions primarily used for FM repeater and FM simplex use. Even if someone wants the transverter primarily for non FM modes, they still might want to be able to also use the rig for FM repeater base station operations. Even the KX3 2m module recognizes this by providing coverage for the entire 2m band, plus extended range at reduced sensitivity, whereas the XV144 only covers the lower half of the band. John AC0ZG On 1/31/2014 7:08 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > No, it already exists in the K3/10 with XV-144/220/432 or the > K3/10 with KXV-144 for those wanting only 6 and 2. > > Better if Elecraft were to spend their development time on with > simultaneous crossband receive and reverse VFO tracking with the > K3/KRX3 for satellite operation and working on a larger, true > home station, 200W K4. > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > ------------------------------ Message: 8 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:03:52 -0800 From: Phil Hystad <phys...@mac.com> To: Sam Morgan <k5oai....@gmail.com> Cc: Elecraft Reflector <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Passband/DSP Filter Display Question ? Message-ID: <c53d0a49-f569-49a6-82cf-2cd85adb9...@mac.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Sam, Thanks a lot for your answer. It would be nice if this sort of information were documented. If it is then I missed it even though I did a full document search for the letters FC. phil On Jan 31, 2014, at 11:23 AM, Sam Morgan <k5oai....@gmail.com> wrote: > > yes FC means Frequency Center > the astric * before the number indicates the APF shift is in the center > the .68 sez your center (your cw pitch) set to 680hz > > so if you saw .670 or .690 > there would be no * and your APF center > would now be 10 hz up .690 or down .670 > > some have found the ringing they experienced with APF > was fixed by shifting the APF center off by maybe 10-20hz > and using the RIT moved their receive the same amount > > On 1/31/2014 12:48 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: >> I have had my K3 for four years but rarely make use of the passband >> tuning features. Today though I was experimenting with APF and the >> passband controls and learned that I really do not know what I am >> doing. >> >> In particular, the VFO B display is a mystery to me during passband >> tuning and APF SHIFT tuning. For example, in passband tuning (APF >> not enabled), the VFO B display says FC and then a number like 0.70 >> or whatever. What does "FC" mean (I can guess, but that would not be >> useful) and what is this number. I scanned all the documents I have >> and have not found descriptions of the content of the VFO B readout >> during passband tuning. I know it has something to do with shifting >> the frequency of center (I think) so maybe FC means Frequency Center. >> Also, there is an asterisk in the field, like: FC *0.68. Maybe >> someone can interpret the meaning of that. >> >> If I knew the definition for passband tuning for the VFO B field >> content I could probably guess at the meaning of the APF enabled >> display which is similar such as: APF *0.68. >> >> I have found lots of description of passband tuning and that part of >> the display showing the passband width and position but nothing >> describing the VFO B contents (not covered in documentation on >> alternate VFO B displays either). >> >> 73, phil, K7PEH > > > -- > GB & 73 > K5OAI > Sam Morgan ------------------------------ Message: 9 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:05:25 -0800 From: Phil Hystad <phys...@mac.com> To: d...@w3fpr.com Cc: Elecraft Reflector <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Passband/DSP Filter Display Question ? Message-ID: <89fb444f-b74a-4bf1-aa88-5967e9533...@mac.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Don, Thanks for your description. I didn't mention the Width control and display because I understood those. Just was not sure of the interpretation of the 0.68 -- now knowing it is the sidetone pitch makes sense but this sort of thing was not found in the documentation that I could find. phil On Jan 31, 2014, at 11:26 AM, Don Wilhelm <w3...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > Phil, > > Yes, "FC" means Frequency Center, which is where the passband is centered. > The "*" means it is the default (the same as your sidetone pitch setting for > CW). > You did not ask about the Width display, but it is the width of the passband > and extends half that vale on either side of FC. Those numbers are much more > accurate than the low resolution graphic on the display, but the display > gives you an idea about which part of the ballpark you are in. > > For SSB and other voice modes, the default FC is 1.5 kHz, but I would suggest > you not worry about that, but use Hi-Cut and Lo-Cut instead of shift and > width and directly define the low and high frequency edges of the passband. > You will not be able to cut much more than to 350 or 400 Hz on the low end > before loosing intelligibility, but you can cut the high end substantially > and still maintain intelligibility although some of the voice characteristics > become a bit more 'pinched'. > > Attempting to use Width and Shift with voice modes will require you to > reposition the Shift each time you change the Width. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > > On 1/31/2014 1:48 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: >> I have had my K3 for four years but rarely make use of the passband tuning >> features. Today though I was experimenting with APF and the passband >> controls and learned that I really do not know what I am doing. >> >> In particular, the VFO B display is a mystery to me during passband tuning >> and APF SHIFT tuning. For example, in passband tuning (APF not enabled), >> the VFO B display says FC and then a number like 0.70 or whatever. What >> does "FC" mean (I can guess, but that would not be useful) and what is this >> number. I scanned all the documents I have and have not found descriptions >> of the content of the VFO B readout during passband tuning. I know it has >> something to do with shifting the frequency of center (I think) so maybe FC >> means Frequency Center. Also, there is an asterisk in the field, like: FC >> *0.68. Maybe someone can interpret the meaning of that. >> >> If I knew the definition for passband tuning for the VFO B field content I >> could probably guess at the meaning of the APF enabled display which is >> similar such as: APF *0.68. >> >> I have found lots of description of passband tuning and that part of the >> display showing the passband width and position but nothing describing the >> VFO B contents (not covered in documentation on alternate VFO B displays >> either). >> >> > ------------------------------ Message: 10 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 14:07:57 -0700 From: AG0N-3055 <mcduf...@ag0n.net> To: Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com>, elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks Message-ID: <pg3oe9pvlm6msoa8b6dm79k2k55ll45...@4ax.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii On Fri, 31 Jan 2014 09:07:53 -0800, Wayne Burdick wrote: > We're getting excellent reports from several customers who are testing new > KAT500 and KPA500 firmware. (The changes mainly pertain to fault indications > and incorrect re-tuning.) We hope to get this code to beta early next week. Wayne, My KPA/KAT (1061/1255) combo had performed quite well since installing the KAT. I have been quite happy with it. However it did retune on me for an unknown reason the other day. Just to note that fact. Gary - AG0N -- http://ag0n.net 3055: http://ag0n.net/irlp/3055 NodeOp Help Page: http://ag0n.net/irlp ------------------------------ Message: 11 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:12:53 -0500 From: Bill W2BLC <w2...@nycap.rr.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks Message-ID: <52ec11d5.5080...@nycap.rr.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed "hmmm...let me have a shot at that one 100w vs 500w .... now I wonder what could be the difference... hello test" Of course there are mechanical differences! However, there should be a similarity of firmware approach. That is why I mentioned it. Bill W2BLC K-Line (???) ------------------------------ Message: 12 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:17:30 -0500 From: Don Wilhelm <w3...@embarqmail.com> To: Phil Hystad <phys...@mac.com>, d...@w3fpr.com Cc: Elecraft Reflector <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Passband/DSP Filter Display Question ? Message-ID: <52ec12ea.8010...@embarqmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Phil, It will only be equal to the sidetone pitch if the "*" is present. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/31/2014 4:05 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: > Don, > > Thanks for your description. I didn't mention the Width control and display > because I understood those. Just was not sure of the interpretation of the > 0.68 -- now knowing it is the sidetone pitch makes sense but this sort of > thing was not found in the documentation that I could find. > > phil > > On Jan 31, 2014, at 11:26 AM, Don Wilhelm <w3...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > >> Phil, >> >> Yes, "FC" means Frequency Center, which is where the passband is centered. >> The "*" means it is the default (the same as your sidetone pitch setting for >> CW). >> You did not ask about the Width display, but it is the width of the passband >> and extends half that vale on either side of FC. Those numbers are much >> more accurate than the low resolution graphic on the display, but the >> display gives you an idea about which part of the ballpark you are in. >> >> For SSB and other voice modes, the default FC is 1.5 kHz, but I would >> suggest you not worry about that, but use Hi-Cut and Lo-Cut instead of shift >> and width and directly define the low and high frequency edges of the >> passband. You will not be able to cut much more than to 350 or 400 Hz on >> the low end before loosing intelligibility, but you can cut the high end >> substantially and still maintain intelligibility although some of the voice >> characteristics become a bit more 'pinched'. >> >> Attempting to use Width and Shift with voice modes will require you to >> reposition the Shift each time you change the Width. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >> >> >> On 1/31/2014 1:48 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: >>> I have had my K3 for four years but rarely make use of the passband tuning >>> features. Today though I was experimenting with APF and the passband >>> controls and learned that I really do not know what I am doing. >>> >>> In particular, the VFO B display is a mystery to me during passband tuning >>> and APF SHIFT tuning. For example, in passband tuning (APF not enabled), >>> the VFO B display says FC and then a number like 0.70 or whatever. What >>> does "FC" mean (I can guess, but that would not be useful) and what is this >>> number. I scanned all the documents I have and have not found descriptions >>> of the content of the VFO B readout during passband tuning. I know it has >>> something to do with shifting the frequency of center (I think) so maybe FC >>> means Frequency Center. Also, there is an asterisk in the field, like: FC >>> *0.68. Maybe someone can interpret the meaning of that. >>> >>> If I knew the definition for passband tuning for the VFO B field content I >>> could probably guess at the meaning of the APF enabled display which is >>> similar such as: APF *0.68. >>> >>> I have found lots of description of passband tuning and that part of the >>> display showing the passband width and position but nothing describing the >>> VFO B contents (not covered in documentation on alternate VFO B displays >>> either). >>> >>> > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ------------------------------ Message: 13 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 14:19:18 -0700 From: David Gilbert <xda...@cis-broadband.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? Message-ID: <52ec1356.8050...@cis-broadband.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Spending development effort, time, and money on a product for a limited or highly competitive market doesn't keep any company financially sound. It does just the opposite. I'm not saying whether a very portable all-mode VHF/UHF rig falls into that category or not, but I'll bet it's a decision that Elecraft has already made one way or the other. Dave AB7E On 1/31/2014 1:54 PM, Ray Sills wrote: > No individual product is going to appear to everyone, so there will be > those who -are- interested in a compact, presumably very portable > VHF/UHF transceiver, and there will be those who could care less. > > I, for one, have no interest in a KPA500. I'm a QRP guy. But I can > sure appreciate the design and engineering that appeals to it's many > owners. Same for the K3, and the P3. I'm glad they exist, even > though I don't play to buy one. > > However, even if a rig like an all mode V/UHF is not your cup of > tea... it still might be a viable product. And additional products > help expand the customer base for Elecraft, and keep it financially > sound, which is good for all customers. > > 73 de Ray > K2ULR > KX3 #211 ------------------------------ Message: 14 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:21:07 -0600 From: Sam Morgan <k5oai....@gmail.com> To: Bill W2BLC <w2...@nycap.rr.com>, elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks Message-ID: <52ec13c3.60...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I was trying to place a brief focus on the fact that with more power comes the added potential problems caused by rf gremlins I feel that point was/is being ignore by the demand that there be no glitches and if there are any it absolutely must be the designer fault the designing fool proof systems is often defeated by the underestimated ingenuity of fools <g> On 1/31/2014 3:12 PM, Bill W2BLC wrote: > "hmmm...let me have a shot at that one > 100w vs 500w .... > now I wonder what could be the difference... > hello test" > > Of course there are mechanical differences! However, there should be a > similarity of firmware approach. That is why I mentioned it. > > Bill W2BLC K-Line (???) > > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- GB & 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan ------------------------------ Message: 15 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:34:56 -0500 From: Ron W3ZV <w...@verizon.net> To: Elecraft <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] No K3 Sub Receiver audio Message-ID: <5435bc56-bd48-40d0-9517-80e65d772...@verizon.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 OK. I know I am missing something, but I am at a loss as to what it might be. Suddenly, I have no audio on the sub receiver. Sub audio gain knob is up beyond mid scale. I have the SUB selected and Split set to up 1. Speakers are set to 2. Speakers + Phones is set to Yes. L--Mix?R is set to A??b. Headphones work okay. When I swap to Speakers =1, I have audio in both ears. What is the obvious and embarrassing thing that I have missed this time? Ron W3ZV ------------------------------ Message: 16 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:48:46 -0800 From: "Dick Dievendorff" <d...@elecraft.com> To: "'Ron W3ZV'" <w...@verizon.net>, "'Elecraft'" <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] No K3 Sub Receiver audio Message-ID: <026f01cf1ece$38b00630$aa101290$@elecraft.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Sometimes the Sub receiver's Rx ANT is selected when not intended. Dick, K6KR -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron W3ZV Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 1:35 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] No K3 Sub Receiver audio OK. I know I am missing something, but I am at a loss as to what it might be. Suddenly, I have no audio on the sub receiver. Sub audio gain knob is up beyond mid scale. I have the SUB selected and Split set to up 1. Speakers are set to 2. Speakers + Phones is set to Yes. L--Mix-R is set to A--b. Headphones work okay. When I swap to Speakers =1, I have audio in both ears. What is the obvious and embarrassing thing that I have missed this time? Ron W3ZV ______________________________________________________________ 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 this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ------------------------------ Message: 17 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 14:13:58 -0800 (PST) From: Bernie KF0QS <ham...@ix.netcom.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? Message-ID: <1391206438769-7583529.p...@n2.nabble.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I would definitely be interested in such a radio. I do have an FT-736R, and although I love the radio, I would welcome the opportunity to replace it with something up-to-date. Although I recognize that satellite opportunities are limited right now (which is why I have the 736), I'd still be interested in a new radio with similar, but updated, capabilities. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Would-anyone-like-to-see-an-all-mode-VHF-UHF-offering-from-Elecraft-tp7583468p7583529.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ------------------------------ Message: 18 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 14:17:52 -0800 (PST) From: Bernie KF0QS <ham...@ix.netcom.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? Message-ID: <1391206672233-7583530.p...@n2.nabble.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I forgot to mention that part of the interest in an Elecraft VHF/UHF all mode rig would be the pleasure of building it, which is not something I got to experience with the 736. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Would-anyone-like-to-see-an-all-mode-VHF-UHF-offering-from-Elecraft-tp7583468p7583530.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ------------------------------ Message: 19 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 17:39:09 -0500 From: "MontyS" <mon...@mindspring.com> To: "Robert Garceau" <rgarc...@snet.net>, <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-modeVHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? Message-ID: <45C0211575924113AD05B4A0FA80DDD5@OfficePC> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Agreed. My new IC-7100 does a nice job, and it includes HF, and can be mobile. Monty K2DLJ Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-modeVHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? No Hi All, As for me, I say no. I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time, in making the continued improvements in the K3, P3, KPA500 & KAT500. Just my .02 worth! 73 de Jim - KE8G Sent from my iPad > > No. > > The K3 works very well with built-in 2m XVTR and the Elecraft external > XVTR kits. > ------------------------------ Message: 20 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:41:30 -0600 From: "Dr. William J. Schmidt, II" <b...@wjschmidt.com> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? Message-ID: <0a8901cf1ed5$984c7a90$c8e56fb0$@wjschmidt.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" I think the only thing you will get agreement on as far as developments here is that all the hams will want free hats at Dayton (except me... I've got one!). Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch Staunton, Illinois email: b...@wjschmidt.com -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bernie KF0QS Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 4:14 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? I would definitely be interested in such a radio. I do have an FT-736R, and although I love the radio, I would welcome the opportunity to replace it with something up-to-date. Although I recognize that satellite opportunities are limited right now (which is why I have the 736), I'd still be interested in a new radio with similar, but updated, capabilities. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Would-anyone-like-to-see-an-all-mode-VH F-UHF-offering-from-Elecraft-tp7583468p7583529.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ------------------------------ Message: 21 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 17:55:08 -0500 From: Carl Yaffey <cyaf...@gmail.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Setting up the frequency offset for the K3 standard filter Message-ID: <7e8729ef-86bc-435d-8f1b-45ee5d8c5...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii The standard 2.7khz filter has the frequency offset marked as 2.7khz. When I try to enter that value during configuration (CONFIG, FL1 FRQ) I see values that range from -1.28 to +.25 What should I be setting it to? Carl Yaffey K8NU Banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro. recording studio. cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com http://www.grassahol.com ------------------------------ Message: 22 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:02:24 -0800 From: "Dick Dievendorff" <d...@elecraft.com> To: "'Carl Yaffey'" <cyaf...@gmail.com>, <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Setting up the frequency offset for the K3 standard filter Message-ID: <030d01cf1ed8$8217a2b0$8646e810$@elecraft.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" The offset of a 2.7 kHz filter is very likely a lot less than 2.7 kHz. Is there no other marking on the filter? 73 de Dick, K6KR -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Carl Yaffey Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 2:55 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Setting up the frequency offset for the K3 standard filter The standard 2.7khz filter has the frequency offset marked as 2.7khz. When I try to enter that value during configuration (CONFIG, FL1 FRQ) I see values that range from -1.28 to +.25 What should I be setting it to? Carl Yaffey K8NU Banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro. recording studio. cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com http://www.grassahol.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ------------------------------ Message: 23 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 18:06:41 -0500 From: Don Wilhelm <w3...@embarqmail.com> To: Carl Yaffey <cyaf...@gmail.com>, elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Setting up the frequency offset for the K3 standard filter Message-ID: <52ec2c81.3070...@embarqmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Carl, There should be another number on it proceeded by a + or -. The 2.7 kHz is the width, not the offset. I don't know where they are marking the offset on the filter at the present time, but those at Elecraft support should be able to tell you. That other number should be in the range of -1.28 to +.25. If it really is marked with an offset of 2.7 kHz, it is a marking mistake and you should contact Elecraft to arrange a swap with one that is properly marked. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/31/2014 5:55 PM, Carl Yaffey wrote: > The standard 2.7khz filter has the frequency offset marked as 2.7khz. When I > try to enter that value during configuration (CONFIG, FL1 FRQ) I see values > that range from -1.28 to +.25 > What should I be setting it to? > > ------------------------------ Message: 24 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 18:09:30 -0500 From: "John Santillo" <u1004...@warwick.net> To: <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? Message-ID: <A7DB087020CA4CBCA58055F675084481@linda65e2f0809> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" In my opinion, no. The satellite days are over until AMSAT and the government can work out their ITAR differences. I don't have any desire to invest in any equipment for FM satellites. For VHF/UHF contesting transverters are the operational choice. That said a 10M radio specifically designed for use with transverters I would like to see. It would be narrowband, maximum of +10dBm of drive (adjustable), have IF Shift, some DSP and have same computer and sound card interfaces the K3 has. 73, John N2HMM at W2LV FN21 ------------------------------ Message: 25 Date: Sat, 01 Feb 2014 00:18:26 +0100 From: Oliver Dr?se <dro...@necg.de> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? Message-ID: <52ec2f42.7060...@necg.de> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Joe, problem is they are worth no more than what they cost when operating in dense Europe in VHF/UHF contests ... crap! Been there, done that. :-( If people are willing to spend $2.000 for superb DB6NT transverters I'm sure they would spend 3k as well for an integrated 2-3 bands solution the class of Elecraft. I sure would do! VHF contests DO sound like 20m in a contest overhere so you DO need the same class of equipment. 73, Olli - DH8BQA Am 31.01.2014 21:36, schrieb Joe Subich, W4TV: > >> A K3-based successor to the Yaesu FT-736 would be far, far better. > > If one wants it all in one box get the IC-9100, TS-2000 or even an > IC-7000 or 706mkIIg. I can't think of anything more compact that > the 706mkIIg or 7000 and I doubt that Elecraft can or would compete > with that size/price. > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV ------------------------------ Message: 26 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 17:29:09 -0600 From: Joel Black <w4...@charter.net> To: elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] Data Mode AFSK A Dual PB Message-ID: <52ec31c5.6030...@charter.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I am having some trouble - probably cockpit error. I have not really been working any of the W1AW/x stations on digital modes until the past couple of days. Upon reading Fred Cady's book and the K3 manual, I find that in AFSK A, I should be able to set the DUAL PB. I cannot. I get an "N/A" message. I *am* in data mode and I am in AFSK A. I have the standard 2.7 kHz filter and a 500 Hz filter. They are both enabled on the Main and Sub receivers for DATA. I have even disconnected from RUMlog and cocoaModem just in case they were causing an issue. I just reset the K3 and still have the same issue. I just checked on my KX3 and noticed that DATA A, AFSK A, and FSK D look different on the filter display. On the KX3, AFSK A and FSK D look the same (DTF - similar to what is on page 32 of the K3 manual). On my K3, AFSK A and DATA A look the same (no DTF for AFSK A). Have I turned a knob or made a setting that has done this? I have to admit, until recently, I have only used DATA A with Fldigi, but I have found the integration with RUMlog and cocoaModem to be nice. I'm not really used to AFSK A. Any other tips? Thanks, Joel - W4JBB ------------------------------ Message: 27 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:44:59 -0800 From: Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks Message-ID: <52ec357b.60...@foothill.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed On 1/31/2014 12:59 PM, XE3/K5ENS wrote: > We're also working on a new feature that will allow the K3 to retune the > KAT500 automatically, in receive mode, each time the VFO is moved. This > feature would be turned on/off in a K3 menu entry (default would be off). By > "retune," I mean that the KAT500 would select an LC combination that had > been previously stored for the applicable band segment--the same thing that > happens when the tuner measures the transmit frequency. > > *Wayne, > > So this will only work if you connect to a K3? > > Keith* Ummm ... I suppose "no," if somebody else's radio will speak properly to the KAT500 on that multi-conductor interface cable. The odds of a non-Elecraft radio doing that are probably lower than the odds I'm pregnant with twins. :-) So, practically, I guess the answer is "yes." 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014 - www.cqp.org ------------------------------ Message: 28 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 18:46:02 -0500 From: Bob <k...@ptd.net> To: b...@wjschmidt.com, elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? Message-ID: <52ec35ba.3060...@ptd.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Hopefully the hats are not a mature design. We need further development with more color choices. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR. On 1/31/2014 5:41 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: > I think the only thing you will get agreement on as far as developments here > is that all the hams will want free hats at Dayton (except me... I've got > one!). > > > Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ > > Owner - Operator > Big Signal Ranch > Staunton, Illinois > > email: b...@wjschmidt.com > > ------------------------------ Message: 29 Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2014 10:00:15 +1000 From: VK4JRC <vk4...@gmail.com> To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? Message-ID: <4a0eecb3-41d2-4ee2-9a8e-6267f6ae0...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Rumour has it that.........a new hat is under development, it will have an integrated antenna mount! 73, Jack VK4JRC Club. www.cqara.org.au Member WIA SARL ARRL GQRP #14392 QRPARCI #15068 VKQRP. #833 > On 1 Feb 2014, at 9:46 am, Bob <k...@ptd.net> wrote: > > Hopefully the hats are not a mature design. We need further development with > more color choices. > > 73, > Bob > K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR. > >> On 1/31/2014 5:41 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: >> I think the only thing you will get agreement on as far as developments here >> is that all the hams will want free hats at Dayton (except me... I've got >> one!). >> >> >> Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ >> Owner - Operator >> Big Signal Ranch >> Staunton, Illinois >> email: b...@wjschmidt.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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ------------------------------ Message: 30 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:14:42 -0800 From: Jim Lowman <jmlow...@sbcglobal.net> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? Message-ID: <52ec3c72.6040...@sbcglobal.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I've looked at the existing offerings that partially address my proposal. The IC-9100 has these drawbacks: --- no 222 MHz option --- the base transceiver is ~ $3,000 and the 1.2 GHz module lists for ~ $700 --- redundant coverage of the HF bands - I have plenty of HF transceivers, not the least of which is a K3/100 and KX3/KXPA100/ATU I'd would love to see an a la carte option for the VHF/UHF bands, similar to the FT-736R, but allowing any combination of 6m modules on up. In my case, I'd want 222/902/1.2 GHz Maybe it isn't viable to produce. There must be a reason that Yaesu hasn't updated the FT-736R. I was hoping to hear some comment from Wayne or Eric on this issue. When there was a considerable number of requests for a 2m/70cm module for the KX3, they were very transparent in saying that it wouldn't happen, primarily because of size constraints. I realize that, in a competitive environment, it's wise not to show one's hand concerning future development. At the same time, it seems that if the JA manufacturers had this idea and thought that it was feasible, it would be on the market by now. So I see an unfilled niche waiting to be exploited. 73 de Jim - AD6CW ------------------------------ Message: 31 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:14:51 -0900 From: Edward R Cole <kl...@acsalaska.net> To: Jim Lowman <jmlow...@sbcglobal.net> Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft? Message-ID: <201402010014.s110epea002...@cordova.acsalaska.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed Jim, I bought my FT-847 in the first few months after it was introduced in1998 and used it on satellite and eme for ten+ years. I agonized for two years after getting K3 whether to sell. I needed funds to buy two transverters so selling the FT-847 provided funds. But I lost the 440-450 FM band and satellite crossband operation. I think that many new techs do not get the elmering after getting a license like was done 40-50 years ago when I was starting out. Also many new hams are entering for the emcomm role of ham radio and do not have the normal hobbly interest in radio, itself. I'm sure many give up within a year when they find more interesting stuff in their smart phone apps. I chose to switch to the K3 exactly because of its superior performance on CW. The low-noise DDS VFO and being transverter ready with the KVX3, helped. This is the old standard of excellence for weak-signal work so I went back to a good HF radio + transverters and am very pleased with the result. The FT-847 was OK on SSB/FM on VHF/UHF but not particularly good for HF. Its big attraction was having everything under one hood. I have an idea for Elecraft which might come halfway to having a single do-it-all radio: Make an enclosure to match the K3 that will take four transverters in slide-in slots, like was done with the FT-736R, only in a box separate from the K3. Each transverter would retain its own output antenna connection but have a common 28-MHz input switch selectable. Also incorporate a sequencer board for controlling accessories for four bands. Two coax to the K3 and two control lines (One to ACC and one from KEYOUT). Provide 12v distribution to the K3 so one 12v power cable would be needed. One could chose four transverters of 50, 144, 222, 432, 1296 MHz bands or install one and add others later. Edge connector interface to the transverter except for RF output which could remain a BNC (or N as option). Taking the two package station portable or mobile would be fairly easy. A similar concept could be used with the KX3, or make the 4-band transverter unit universal so it could be used with any 28-MHz SSB radio. 73, Ed - KL7UW At 10:45 AM 1/31/2014, you wrote: >Hi Ed, > >I've stubbornly held onto my FT-847 because of the higher power on >2m and 432 MHz. >To get 222 capability, I purchased the Elecraft transverter kit, but >haven't had time to assemble it yet. >I thought I'd begin right after I order a 222 MHz Yagi from M2. > >It's astounding that more Technician-class licensees don't make >better use of the tremendous spectrum and many modes available to them. >I have to wonder how many get their license, get tired of working >the repeaters, and never bother to renew - especially that first big >wave of no-coders. > >About 10 years ago, the XYL, herself a Technician, set up a 6m/2m >demonstration station at Field Day. >It attracted a lot of attention, and at least one Tech upgraded to >Extra, back when we still had the code element to pass. >But most, as far as I know, didn't follow through. > >Other than having everything all in one package, do you feel that >the K3 + transverters is superior to using the FT-847 with transverters? >It's nice to know that it will support 9 transverters! BTW, I do >have the transverter interface for my K3. > >73 de Jim - AD6CW 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com "Kits made by KL7UW" Dubus Mag business: dubus...@gmail.com ------------------------------ Message: 32 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:18:15 -0800 From: Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Update on KAT500/KPA500 firmware tweaks Message-ID: <52ec3d47.9020...@foothill.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed On 1/31/2014 12:41 PM, Bill W2BLC wrote: > Sure am looking forward to a successful fix for the tuner's problems - > then I will be able to use my tuner and amp. Otherwise, I will return to > a manual tuner and tube based amplifier. This has not been a pleasant > experience. I have to wonder how it is that the internal tuner to the K3 > works so well - yet the external 500 Watt tuner does not. > > Bill W2BLC K-Line (????) I've asked this several times, not gotten an answer, just continuing complaints: I'm running KAT500 FW Version 1.32 which came with my KAT500 [there are no KAT500 FW files in the location the KAT500 Utility looks for them], so I've never done an FW upload. I have NEVER experienced this problem with my K3-KPA500-KAT500 combo once I took the time to train it on all the band segment-antenna combinations I have [I operate it in MAN mode]. I don't doubt that the problem is real, and I don't doubt that it is very annoying, and we know the smart folk at Elecraft are working on it. But ... Once more ... has anyone reloaded an earlier version of the FW, such as for example, 1.32? If it works for me, it ought to work for everyone, no? OK, admittedly, this involves computers so that's not a foregone conclusion, :-) but it should be worth a try. I follow the "If it's not broke, don't fix it" theory. If new FW implements something that I want or will affect me, I get it. For the record, the K3 is FW version 4.58, I haven't uploaded that in a long time either. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014 - www.cqp.org ------------------------------ Message: 33 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:19:01 -0800 From: Jim Lowman <jmlow...@sbcglobal.net> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft? Message-ID: <52ec3d75.1080...@sbcglobal.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed So do I. Last year at Dayton I had bought one before I saw all of the furor on the list, that Elecraft was selling hats rather than giving them away. They are nice hats, and well-made. Probably Yaesu (if they even give hats away - I don't think they did) gets them in such quantity that they cost them maybe a buck or two each - cheap advertising. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 1/31/2014 2:41 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: > I think the only thing you will get agreement on as far as developments here > is that all the hams will want free hats at Dayton (except me... I've got > one!). > > > Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ > > ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must be a subscriber to post. Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com End of Elecraft Digest, Vol 117, Issue 49 ***************************************** ______________________________________________________________ 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 this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
