Re: [Elecraft] P3 center frequency

2019-07-21 Thread Tom
: [Elecraft] P3 center frequency It's been brought up several times in the last two or three years. No response from the P3 software guys. It's EXTREMELY annoying that the P3 won't respect the center frequency setting if the radio is tuned via any CAT command. I've given up on ho

[Elecraft] P3 with accessories more than half off

2019-07-21 Thread Rajiv Dewan
P3 in perfect working condition P3TXMON transmit monitor with 2Kw HF directional coupler (or 200W VHF one) P3SVGA video adapter for VGA CBLP3Y RJ45 cable for K3s/KIO3B Value (1022.90 + 289.95) = 1,312.85 For sale less than 50% $650 plus shipping Raj, N2RD -- Raj Dewan, N2RD rdew...@rochester.

Re: [Elecraft] P3 center frequency

2019-07-21 Thread Randy Farmer
It's been brought up several times in the last two or three years. No response from the P3 software guys. It's EXTREMELY annoying that the P3 won't respect the center frequency setting if the radio is tuned via any CAT command. I've given up on hoping it will ever be fixed. My guess is that it'

Re: [Elecraft] P3 center frequency

2019-07-21 Thread Fred Jensen
Jim:  In general, yes, if you change bands with BAND ^/v.  When you change bands via the CAT, the P3 center freq won't always end up where you last had it.  I believe SPAN width is preserved but the span limits show up strange.  It's a known issue, has been discussed at some length here a few m

[Elecraft] P3 center frequency

2019-07-21 Thread Jim N7US
Should the P3 center frequency and span be remembered when changing bands? Rephrasing, can they be remembered when changing bands? Jim N7US __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http:

[Elecraft] P3 For Sale

2019-07-10 Thread W0FK
P3 Panadapter. Comes with cblp3y cable to interface with the K3S and cables for the K3. $599 plus shipping. PayPal and certified checks accepted, US sales only. Lou, W0FK - St. Louis, MO "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein -

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Keyboard current available through USB

2019-07-02 Thread Alan
The P3 SVGA USB connector is intended for a keyboard or memory stick, which are low-power devices.  For that reason, the current is limited to a single unit load = 100 mA (x 5V = 1/2 watt). Alan N1AL On 7/2/19 9:00 AM, w4sc wrote: Looking for the specified current that can be supplied throug

[Elecraft] FS: ELECRAFT P3, P3TXMON

2019-07-02 Thread W0FK
P3 Panadapter. Comes with cblp3y cable to interface with the K3S and cables for the K3. $599 plus shipping. P3TXMON P3 transmit monitor/DCHF-2000 1.8-54 MHz, 1- 2000W coupler. $175 plus shipping. Buy both for $775, shipping included 50 States. PayPal and certified checks accepted, US sales

[Elecraft] P3 Keyboard current available through USB

2019-07-02 Thread w4sc
Looking for the specified current that can be supplied through the keyboard USB connector. USB2.0 spec says 500ma. What current (ma) is available from P3? Is it limited to a lower value through a current monitor / switch? Sent from Mail for Windows 10

[Elecraft] FS: ELECRAFT P3, P3SVGA, P3TXMON

2019-07-02 Thread W0FK
P3 Panadapter. Comes with cblp3y cable to interface with the K3S and cables for the K3. $599 plus shipping. P3SVGA P3 Video/FFT Adapter for $245, includes shipping to 50 States.. P3TXMON P3 transmit monitor/DCHF-2000 1.8-54 MHz, 1- 2000W coupler. $175 plus shipping. Buy all 3 for $999, sh

Re: [Elecraft] How to view your Elecraft P3 remotely

2019-07-01 Thread Jim N7US
Win4K3Suite macros will work with the K3, P3, and KPA500/1500, even in the same macro, I think. Jim N7US -Original Message- Do you also have access to the P3 controls remotely via the RS-232 port? My P3 loses its span end-point settings if I change the band via CAT commands and I wou

Re: [Elecraft] How to view your Elecraft P3 remotely

2019-07-01 Thread Fred Jensen
Do you also have access to the P3 controls remotely via the RS-232 port?  My P3 loses its span end-point settings if I change the band via CAT commands and I would have no way to reset them remotely. A secondary problem we encountered at W7RN with web cams is that they have a tendency to gobbl

[Elecraft] How to view your Elecraft P3 remotely

2019-07-01 Thread paule408--- via Elecraft
I have long been using my K3 remotely and I have wished for a simple way to view my P3 via remote.  I just found a solution that is working nicely.  I bought a $20 Wyze Cam 2 which is a 2.4 Ghz webcam with an app for my phone.  The Wyze cam will focus closely on the P3 giving me a full screen disp

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter and non Elecraft transceivers

2019-06-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, Refer to your Icom CT-9100 manual. First thing to be determined is -- does it have an IF output? If so, the 2nd thing to determine is -- What is the IF output frequency? The P3 can be tuned to use an IF output between 455kHz and 21MHz. If there is no IF output, then you would have to add o

[Elecraft] P3 Panadapter and non Elecraft transceivers

2019-06-25 Thread Jim Dodds
Has anyone added a P3 Panadapter to an ICOM CI-9100 transceiver? If so, are there any reasonably detailed instruction available to mod up the IC-9100 to accommodate the P3? I am new to amateur radio and not an engineer but have a modest level of skill with a soldering station. Thanks in advan

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Display Waterfall Contrast (Mark / WU6R)

2019-06-23 Thread Jim Brown
On 6/23/2019 5:53 AM, Mark Wheeler via Elecraft wrote: I've recently noticed that I have almost no waterfall displaying on my 24" monitor which makes using the SVGA feature almost useless.  I thought maybe it was because of poor band conditions, but now I'm wondering if there is something that

[Elecraft] P3 SVGA Display Waterfall Contrast (Mark / WU6R)

2019-06-23 Thread Mark Wheeler via Elecraft
I've recently noticed that I have almost no waterfall displaying on my 24" monitor which makes using the SVGA feature almost useless.  I thought maybe it was because of poor band conditions, but now I'm wondering if there is something that needs to be adjusted...  I used to have a near exact

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Display Flashing

2019-06-21 Thread Bill Johnson
Subject: [Elecraft] P3 Display Flashing Just setting up for field day and my P3 has developed a problem. About 5 seconds after startup the spectrum box clears and redraws about once a second. While it is blank the text "5 ms / div" appears in the lower left corner outside of the waterfall

[Elecraft] P3 Display Flashing

2019-06-21 Thread KD0Q
Just setting up for field day and my P3 has developed a problem. About 5 seconds after startup the spectrum box clears and redraws about once a second. While it is blank the text "5 ms / div" appears in the lower left corner outside of the waterfall box. Any ideas? Glenn KD0Q ___

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Noise band

2019-06-10 Thread Charlie T
ob McGraw K4TAX Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2019 5:57 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] P3 Noise band I noticed when working the 6M contest today, I observed a band of noise on my P3. It always tracks above the frequency about 20kHz at the lower edge. The width of the band of noise

[Elecraft] P3 Noise band

2019-06-08 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
I noticed when working the 6M contest today, I observed a band of noise on my P3.   It always tracks above the frequency about 20kHz at the lower edge.   The width of the band of noise is about 35 kHz.   As I tune, the band of noise stays relative to the tuned frequency, thus moving up or down

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Removing the plastic display cover

2019-05-21 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
the house - trust me it makes a difference! Hank K4HYJ - Original Message - From: Dave Cole (NK7Z) (d...@nk7z.net) Date: 05/21/19 11:30 To: Elecraft Reflector (elecraft@mailman.qth.net) Subject: [Elecraft] P3: Removing the plastic display cover Hello, I have a bit of dust behind the plast

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Removing the plastic display cover

2019-05-21 Thread Hank
.@nk7z.net) Date: 05/21/19 11:30 To: Elecraft Reflector (elecraft@mailman.qth.net) Subject: [Elecraft] P3: Removing the plastic display cover Hello, I have a bit of dust behind the plastic display cover on my P3, between the case and the cover. In reviewing the kit assembly instructions, it looks

[Elecraft] P3: Removing the plastic display cover

2019-05-21 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hello, I have a bit of dust behind the plastic display cover on my P3, between the case and the cover. In reviewing the kit assembly instructions, it looks as if the four screws on the four corners of the plastic display cover are also used to hold the entire display board in place on the fr

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Display issues...

2019-04-18 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Robin, Make sure you have the P3 and K3 connected via the 9 pin RS232 cable, and that both are at the same baud rate mentioned the manual. Also, in the P3 menu there is an entry for radio type. Select K3 if it is not already entered. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 4/18/2019 7:32 AM, oz6...

Re: [Elecraft] P3 sensor questions

2019-04-18 Thread Bill Johnson
Great suggestion... why didn't I think of that??? 73, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Alan Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 11:17 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 sensor questions H

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Display issues...

2019-04-18 Thread Roger
Behalf Of oz6...@qsl.net Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2019 4:33 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] P3 Display issues... Hi - I just cannot get this to work for me. I am looking at my P3 connected to a K3. It is connected between the IF In on the P3 and IF Out on the K3. When

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Display issue

2019-04-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
Robin, Do you have an RS-232 9 pin cable connected between the K3 RS232 connector and the XCVR connector on the K3? That cable is what carries the frequency and other information to the P3. For computer connection, connect the PC to the "PC" connector on the P3. If you have a K3S and are op

[Elecraft] P3 Display issues...

2019-04-18 Thread oz6abm
Hi - I just cannot get this to work for me. I am looking at my P3 connected to a K3. It is connected between the IF In on the P3 and IF Out on the K3. When looking at the P3 display, on all frequencies, I do not see the actual frequency of the VFO, I see 0, for example to top line has -25.0

[Elecraft] P3 Display issue

2019-04-18 Thread Robin via Elecraft
Hi - I must be a complete idiot, but I just cannot get this to work for me. I am looking at my P3 connected to a K3. It is connected between the IF In on the P3 and IF Out on the K3. When looking at the P3 display, on all frequencies, I do not see the actual frequency of the VFO, I see 0, f

[Elecraft] P3 Power Monitor - Auto Scale ?

2019-04-17 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
Is there a way to make the power meter in the P3 auto scale like the W2 does? Thank you __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.

Re: [Elecraft] P3 sensor questions

2019-04-17 Thread Alan
Here's what I use.  It allows switching up to four sensors to one P3: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AUB3SSA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Amazon says it is "currently unavailable" but if you search for "8p8C manual switch" you should be able to find other options. Yo

[Elecraft] P3 sensor questions

2019-04-17 Thread w5sum
Having become the proud father of a KPA1500, I am enjoying it a lot. I use a 160M Full Wave Loop on Ant 1 and my Sommer log fed yagi on Ant 2. I only have one 2KW HF Sensor for my P-3 and currently have it hooked up to Ant2. I would love to also have one hooked up to Ant 1, but the P3 has only

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 - Fixed Tune Mode

2019-04-16 Thread Alan
On 4/15/19 6:37 PM, Ed gilliland wrote: I am unable to put the P3 in "Fixed Tune Mode", the display remains constant and the VFO A cursor moves across the display. I think that's the way it's supposed to work in fixed-tune mode. The display stays at the same frequency and the VFO moves across

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 - Fixed Tune Mode

2019-04-16 Thread Rick Tavan
My guess would be that you don't have it connected to the K3 serial port correctly. If it isn't getting frequency information, it has to stay in scrolling mode. 73, /Rick N6XI -- Rick Tavan Truckee, CA On Mon, Apr 15, 2019 at 6:37 PM Ed gilliland wrote: > I am unable to put the P3 in "Fixed

[Elecraft] Elecraft P3 - Fixed Tune Mode

2019-04-15 Thread Ed gilliland
I am unable to put the P3 in "Fixed Tune Mode", the display remains constant and the VFO A cursor moves across the display. I'm sure that I have something configured incorrectly but haven't been able to discover the error.  I have a RS232 cable from the P3 PC port and a RS232 port on the PC an

[Elecraft] P3 Ref Lvl Problems

2019-03-31 Thread James Brassell
When I set the noise level with Ref Lvl to the bottom of the spectrum display, It will over time continue to move downward until the noise level is off the spectrum display. If I cycle the P3, the noise level is well above the bottom of the display and the waterfall shows the noise which comes wit

Re: [Elecraft] P3 IF Output

2019-03-27 Thread Peter Dougherty
Just remember to place the switch in the on position if you do. - pjd -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Nr4c Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 7:05 PM To: Rich Cc: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 IF Output I believe that’s what it was put

Re: [Elecraft] P3 IF Output

2019-03-27 Thread Nr4c
I believe that’s what it was put there for. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 27, 2019, at 4:59 PM, Rich wrote: > > I have been running an SDR via the IF out of the K3. I now have a P3, can > use the IF out of the P3 and send that to an SDR? > > I have no idea why I would even wa

[Elecraft] P3 IF Output

2019-03-27 Thread Rich
I have been running an SDR via the IF out of the K3.   I now have a P3, can use the IF out of the P3 and send that to an SDR? I have no idea why I would even want to do that but I am curious if that will work. Rich K3RWN __ Elecraf

Re: [Elecraft] P3 RF sensor cable

2019-03-15 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
Mine says Cat 5e on it and it. pinned out the same as an Ethernet LAN cable So I will say Yes On Friday, March 15, 2019, 6:15:56 PM EDT, Raymond wrote: Is the cable between the sensor and P3 a standard cat 5 cable? Ray W8LYJ Sent from my iPhone __

Re: [Elecraft] P3 RF sensor cable

2019-03-15 Thread Nr4c
Is it possible the manual has a pin-out? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 15, 2019, at 6:14 PM, Raymond wrote: > > Is the cable between the sensor and P3 a standard cat 5 cable? > Ray > W8LYJ > > Sent from my iPhone > __ >

[Elecraft] P3 RF sensor cable

2019-03-15 Thread Raymond
Is the cable between the sensor and P3 a standard cat 5 cable? Ray W8LYJ Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mail

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SPAN Instability

2019-03-15 Thread Bruce W2SE
My PX3 has all of the same problems.  (including the REF issue which includes non-whole number values) I will try the save/reset/restore hack later. Even if this solves the issues, what's to prevent them from returning? 73,  Bruce  W2SE On 3/11/19 09:32, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Thanks f

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SPAN Instability

2019-03-11 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Thanks for the info sir! 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Awards ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 3/10/19 12:01 PM, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote: No, the save/restore restored everything to how it was before. 73

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SPAN Instability

2019-03-10 Thread Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP
No, the save/restore restored everything to how it was before. 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO CWops no. 5 http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On 10 Mar 2019 20:57, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: I have been thinking of that.  When you did it, was your P3 revocered to the same exact setup as wh

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SPAN Instability

2019-03-10 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I have been thinking of that. When you did it, was your P3 revocered to the same exact setup as when you saved the config file? Did you have to resetup anything else? 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Awards ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Exa

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SPAN Instability

2019-03-10 Thread Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP
I've never had any trouble with REF LEVEL, but it can't hurt to try the save / reset / restore routine and see if it helps. 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO CWops no. 5 http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On 10/03/2019 18:14, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: I am seeing something similar to this

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SPAN Instability

2019-03-10 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I am seeing something similar to this as well... Not in SPAN, but in REF LVL. I set REF LVL while on 30 Meters, and leave the band. Ssometimes when I return to 30, I need to touch the REF LVL level to get it to return... By touch, I mean I select REF LVL, then just turn the knob ever so sli

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SPAN Instability

2019-03-10 Thread Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP
I had a problem in which both SPAN and CENTER changed arbitrarily (it seemed) on band changes. I finally saved the configuration using the P3 Utility, reset the P3 to factory parameters (power off, hold LABELS while powering on, wait for 2 seconds, let go of LABELS), and finally used the utility t

[Elecraft] P3 SPAN Instability

2019-03-10 Thread Gary J Ferdinand
Various searches dredged up nothing helpful. I recently developed a P3 problem. The SPAN does not get saved. Whenever I change bands to a band I had set it, say, to 50 kHz, the SPAN resets itself to 5 kHz. Sometimes I can even watch the display as it cranks down the bandwidth. This is a P3

[Elecraft] P3 forgets settings

2019-02-22 Thread Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP
In the past few months, my P3 has begun to intermittently forget its SPAN and CENTER values (it is always in fixed mode). It doesn't seem to be related to any changes in firmware in either my K3 or P3, which I haven't done in some time. I use the DXLAB software, in case that could have someth

[Elecraft] P3 Hub Support?

2019-02-17 Thread Harry Yingst via Elecraft
Does the P3 have (or are there plans to add) support for a USB hub on the P3? This would be very handy for those who want to have a Keypad and a Keyboard connected to the P3. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter - strong sum signals & relays clicking

2019-01-27 Thread Alan
Yes, the P3 automatically bypasses its internal preamp whenever the input signal level overloads the ADC.  It uses a fairly complicated algorithm to try to minimize the inconvenience.  The first time the ADC overloads, the preamp is switched out for a fairly short period of time and then it is

[Elecraft] P3 Panadapter - strong sum signals & relays clicking

2019-01-27 Thread Roger
Hello, since I worked on 80 and 160 m the last couple of weeks I noticed that the P3 panadapter starts clicking relays whenever a very strong local signal (-10 dBm to 0 dBm) or a number of strong signals within the bandpass are present. I could not find a relation yet when it happens because it t

Re: [Elecraft] P3 parts falling off

2019-01-03 Thread rv6amark via Elecraft
Re: "It is as it just fell off!" It probably did.  It is likely the surface mount  joints were solder starved during original board processing.  They can sometimes make surprisingly  good electrical contact, at least in low current applications. Without a careful close examination with a good l

Re: [Elecraft] P3 parts falling off

2019-01-03 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
I was wondering as I think there have been two of these now... Thanks for the update! 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Contest ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 1/3/19 8:33 AM, David Olean wrote: Hello Dave, "W

Re: [Elecraft] P3 parts falling off

2019-01-03 Thread David Olean
Hello Dave, "Why?" is the big question. I have no idea why it fell off. There is nothing that sticks out to invite damage. That RJ-11 receptacle is hidden underneath the P3. There are six surface mount solder connections to the board, and there are two small metal inserts in the plastic hous

Re: [Elecraft] P3 parts falling off

2019-01-02 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
We now know "what" is falling off, the next question is why is a part dropping off? I must have missed that, can someone refresh my memory please? 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Contest ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Or

Re: [Elecraft] P3 parts falling off

2019-01-02 Thread Robert Brown via Elecraft
David: I experienced the same thing when I bought an otherwise good condition P3 used. Elecraft can provide you with the replacement part no. I’ve never gotten around to fixing mine (otherwise works great). Bob Brown, N1CVX Sent from my iPad __

Re: [Elecraft] P3 parts falling off

2019-01-02 Thread Don Wilhelm
David, That jack is used only for factory testing. Your P3 should work normally without it. Hang onto the jack and if you ever send the P3 to Elecraft for repair, include it and the P3 will come back with it installed. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/2/2019 4:06 PM, David Olean wrote: I went up to my re

[Elecraft] P3 parts falling off

2019-01-02 Thread David Olean
I went up to my remote ham shack to take out the ham gear for the winter, and turn off the heat.  I had a K3 with P3 panadaptor there for my ten meter station, and when I started disconnecting things, I heard something rattling around inside the P3. (?)  When I got home and opened it up I found

[Elecraft] P3 Encoder button question

2018-12-30 Thread Gary Smith
I may have some wear on my encoder button in the P3. The encoder itself seems fine, when I rotate it, it performs perfectly. When I push on it, often the marker does not move or, it moves the frequency part way. If I hold the knob and apply a little downward pressure when pushing it usually

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Phantom Signals

2018-11-30 Thread Dave New, N8SBE
re-appear on the other side. Pretty interesting effect, but perfectly logical, once you understand what is being done 'under the covers' to prevent you hearing that birdie in your receiver. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Original Message ---- Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Phantom Signal

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Phantom Signals

2018-11-29 Thread Keith Onishi
I have the same on my P3. I guess the phantom signals come from synthesizer spurious. When K3 VFO tunes to the phantom signal by turning VFO nob, you will hear its carrier. My K3 is not K3s but old one with original synthesizer. I am not sure on K3s or K3 with new synthesizer. 73 de JH3SIF, Kei

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Phantom Signals

2018-11-29 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Make sure your BNC cable between the K3's IF output and the P3 input  is securely plugged in. (I usually unplug and replug in the cable as part of this test.) If you have an alternate BNC cable, try it too as its always possible there is a poor connection between the cable shield and one of the

[Elecraft] P3 Phantom Signals

2018-11-27 Thread Ken Widelitz
I've noticed a large number of "phantom" signals on the P3. They look like signals but when I turn the RX dial, they move along with the cursor. When I turned the P3 off and then on, they went away of 40m but that same thing didn't happen on 15m. Any ideas? 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

2018-11-22 Thread Bill Frantz
The SVGA option will let you have a large screen on your P3. 73 Bill AE6JV On 11/22/18 at 12:12 PM, d_hud...@outlook.com (Douglas Hudson) wrote: > The eye appeal of the P3 sitting beside the transceiver is > hard to beat but, with the P3, the size of the display is fixed where with a > play >

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

2018-11-22 Thread Douglas Hudson
om: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Bill Weaver Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2018 10:17:12 AM To: elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter I'm about to place an order for a K-Line and have a question for the experienced users out there. What is the advantage of

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

2018-11-22 Thread Barry
ting desk and computer. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Dave Scarfe" To: "Barry LaZar" Cc: "Bill Weaver" ; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 11/22/2018 8:54:00 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter I don't have P3, b

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

2018-11-22 Thread Dave Scarfe
e will > dictate what bandwidth you will use and when. > > 73, > Barry > K3NDM > > -- Original Message -- > From: "Bill Weaver" > To: "elecraft" > Sent: 11/21/2018 1:17:12 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter > > &g

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

2018-11-21 Thread Barry
ually run about 50 KHz on my 24" monitor. This way I can see where the DX station is hearing. The way you operate will dictate what bandwidth you will use and when. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Bill Weaver" To: "elecraft" Sent: 11/21/2018 1:1

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

2018-11-21 Thread Dave Fugleberg
The P3 is simpler- plug and play, no fooling around with configuring HDSDR or whatever software you prefer. You can set up the hardware buttons for whatever you want, so it’s very convenient to make quick changes to span, etc. SDRPlay is cheaper and can integrate with other software to show spots

[Elecraft] P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

2018-11-21 Thread Bill Weaver
I'm about to place an order for a K-Line and have a question for the experienced users out there. What is the advantage of the P3 v. The SDRPlay box as a panadapter if any? Thanks Bill - WE5P __ Elecraft mailing l

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Span limits move when changing bands

2018-10-26 Thread Bill Frantz
It happens with two different OSs and two different programs. The best place to look first is the common elements. 73 Bill AE6JV On 10/26/18 at 5:00 PM, ghyoung...@gmail.com (Grant Youngman) wrote: Why do you presume it is a fault of the P3 and not something funky happening with whatever soft

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Span limits move when changing bands

2018-10-26 Thread Grant Youngman
Why do you presume it is a fault of the P3 and not something funky happening with whatever software you’re running on your PC? Grant NQ5T K3 #2091 KX3 #8342 > On Oct 26, 2018, at 7:46 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: > > I have the same problem with wsjt-x running from a Mac. When I change bands, > the

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Span limits move when changing bands

2018-10-26 Thread Bill Frantz
I have the same problem with wsjt-x running from a Mac. When I change bands, the center frequency changes. Very annoying since it moves part of the display outside of the 17M and 12M bands. 73 Bill AE6JV On 10/26/18 at 2:47 PM, k6...@foothill.net (Fred Jensen) wrote: I think that may be a clu

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Span limits move when changing bands

2018-10-26 Thread Fred Jensen
t first but after further inspection I was wrong. (as Usual) Ed..AB4IQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of AB4IQ Sent: Friday, October 26, 2018 4:13 PM To: 'Fred Jensen' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subj

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Span limits move when changing bands

2018-10-26 Thread AB4IQ
red Jensen' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3: Span limits move when changing bands I guess maybe I need to fire up N1MM+ to see what happens here. Dxbase seems to work fine and so does DX4WIN. Ed.. AB4IQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailt

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Span limits move when changing bands

2018-10-26 Thread Don Wilhelm
I believe I heard of this "problem" before. It needs to be addressed with the N1MM+ folks for a possible fix. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/26/2018 4:52 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: It may be a timing issue.  It only happens when the software [N1MM+ in my case] sends a frequency command.  It rarely happens f

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Span limits move when changing bands

2018-10-26 Thread AB4IQ
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3: Span limits move when changing bands It may be a timing issue. It only happens when the software [N1MM+ in my case] sends a frequency command. It rarely happens for me when I make the first frequency change. Returning to the first band

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Span limits move when changing bands

2018-10-26 Thread Fred Jensen
It may be a timing issue.  It only happens when the software [N1MM+ in my case] sends a frequency command.  It rarely happens for me when I make the first frequency change.  Returning to the first band, it usually happens.  And you're right, it is annoying. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV D

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Span limits move when changing bands

2018-10-26 Thread AB4IQ
lecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K9MA Sent: Friday, October 26, 2018 1:12 PM To: w...@tx.rr.com Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3: Span limits move when changing bands I haven't noticed that large a shift, but sometimes 0.5 kHz or so. Scott K9MA

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Span limits move when changing bands

2018-10-26 Thread K9MA
I haven't noticed that large a shift, but sometimes 0.5 kHz or so. Scott K9MA -- Scott Ellington --- via iPad > On Oct 26, 2018, at 8:01 PM, Randy Farmer wrote: > > First sent this to Skip rather than the list... > >> This appears to have been a problem from the time of the introd

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Span limits move when changing bands

2018-10-26 Thread Randy Farmer
First sent this to Skip rather than the list... This appears to have been a problem from the time of the introduction of the P3. It seems to be triggered when a frequency command is issued to the radio via the P3 comm port. Is there any hope on the horizon for curing this extremely annoying "f

[Elecraft] P3 Cursors

2018-10-17 Thread Ed gilliland
Message: 10 Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 09:21:36 -0700 (MST) From: n6hz To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 Bar Cursor Message-ID:<1539620496239-0.p...@n2.nabble.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Hi Ed, Are there magenta and green arrows toward the bot

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft P3 Bar Cursor

2018-10-15 Thread n6hz
Hi Ed, Are there magenta and green arrows toward the bottom of the spectrum display? These indicate where the cursors are relative to your current center frequency. If you are in fixed tune mode, you can easily re-center your VFO A cursor by two consecutive long presses of the SPAN/CENTER but

Re: [Elecraft] P3 S-meter

2018-10-14 Thread Alan
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[Elecraft] P3 S-meter

2018-10-14 Thread IK4EWX
On the P3 on CW the signals seem always lower than on my Elecraft K3S (even 2 S-unit). This morning I tested the P3 S-meter with my HP8640 signal generator and I found that on every band the 50uV signal result in a perfect S9 on both K3S and P3. Now I think the real question is to introduce a corr

[Elecraft] Elecraft P3 Bar Cursor

2018-10-10 Thread Ed gilliland
My P3 cursors have disappeared.  The menu selections are there but the cursors do not appear when selected.  I have the latest P3 firmware loaded. Ed W5TM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] P3 for Doug

2018-09-27 Thread James Wilson
I sent Doug an email about my P3 that is available P3, P3SVGA and TXMON (2000W) for $800 Jim - W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Turn On

2018-09-25 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Thanks Martin. Just wondering if it is normal. From the reports, it is. Thanks to all. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 25, 2018, at 10:21 PM, Martin Sole wrote: > > Mine does this. The white screen has gone though by the time my finger comes > off the K3 power button, replaced

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Turn On

2018-09-25 Thread Martin Sole
Mine does this. The white screen has gone though by the time my finger comes off the K3 power button, replaced with a P3 boot loader message, that's also gone very quickly. Martin, HS0ZED On 26/09/2018 07:15, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: Just purchased a NIB P3 for my K3S station.   Love it! Que

[Elecraft] P3 Turn On

2018-09-25 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Just purchased a NIB P3 for my K3S station.   Love it! Question - is it normal for it to initially power on with a bright white screen while it loads?  This is very brief, but sure makes a flash.   If normal, then so be it.  It is powered from the DC jack on the K3S.   I always switch the stat

[Elecraft] P3-F panadaptor SOLD

2018-09-18 Thread Gene Sochor
The P3-F panadaptor s/n 2191 has been sold. Thanks for all the inquiries! 73, Gene N9SW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailma

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter

2018-09-18 Thread Alan
To use the P3 with the K2, you have to modify the K2 to add an IF output connector. Clifton Labs used to sell an adapter kit which is now offered by DX Engineering. https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-z1k2-kit The P3 does work fine with the K2, but you don't get all the features that

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter

2018-09-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
f Don Wilhelm Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 10:13 AM To: Don Schroder ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter Don, You can use it with the K3 (the P3 input can be tuned anywhere between 455kHz and 21 MHz). You will have to add an IF output to the K2. DX Engineering i

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter

2018-09-18 Thread Fred Jensen
s/n 7818 that is about 2/3rds complete. I’m a newbie and this is my first radio. I’ve been looking at additions for my non-existent ham shack and am curious about the Elecraft P3. Looking at the advertising, I see it is for the K3 & K3s, and other radios. Hence, my question. How many of you con

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter

2018-09-18 Thread George Thornton
unit. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 10:13 AM To: Don Schroder ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter Don, You can use it with the K3 (the P3 input can be tuned anywhere between 4

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter

2018-09-18 Thread Don Wilhelm
ng at additions for my non-existent ham shack and am curious about the Elecraft P3. Looking at the advertising, I see it is for the K3 & K3s, and other radios. Hence, my question. How many of you consider the P3 to be a must have, and can it be used with a K2 transceiver? As a side note, w

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