Re: [Elecraft] K3 receiver desensing on CW during contest

2009-02-23 Thread Barry N1EU
rhaps. > Correct me if I'm wrong, but a strong station within the roofing passband but outside the DSP passband will NOT shut down the receiver through AGC unless the strength exceeds s9+25dB (when hardware AGC kicks in due to ADC dynamic range limits). 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message

Re: [Elecraft] K3 receiver desensing on CW during contest

2009-02-25 Thread Barry N1EU
eral threads have gotten intermingled here. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-receiver-desensing-on-CW-during-contest-tp2369819p2385080.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __

[Elecraft] K3 Main Tuning Knob

2009-03-02 Thread Barry Simpson
cover slides off very easily. 73 Barry Simpson VK2BJ __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and FL-7000 amp

2009-03-04 Thread Barry Simpson
he K3 to run the amplifier power you want. I usually run mine at 400w out which is the legal limit here. 73 Barry VK2BJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfa

Re: [Elecraft] Tweak for phone?

2009-03-09 Thread Barry N1EU
quite low for the weak station, I was consistently able to pick him out under the loud station. It's amazing how quiet and clean the K3 sounds when the gain is throttled in this manner. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Tweak-for-phone--tp2447544p2448948

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Firmware 3.03 introducing artifacts?

2009-03-23 Thread Barry N1EU
is no hole.   This weekend I removed a birdie on 20m ssb and did notice a "hole" in the tuning - tuning seemed to jump 100hz+/- as I was tuning in a ssb station that was right on the "cleansed" frequency.  I undid the birdie removal because the faint birdie was preferable

[Elecraft] Front panel temperature

2009-03-27 Thread Barry Simpson
further thoughts on this guys ? Barry VK2BJ __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Width of AM filter

2009-03-27 Thread Barry N1EU
I was going to suggest an LC filter for non-critical work. If Elecraft would supply "replacement" carrier boards with the pin sockets either mounted or available it would be nice. Inrad has supplied these blank boards at a reasonable price ($10?) in the past for various radi

Re: [Elecraft] TenTec Hamfest

2010-09-27 Thread Barry N1EU
Looks like the TT Eagle has some real tough competition in the TS-590. Personally, I think TT's goal with the Eagle is to field test the bones of their new hf architecture that we will see down the road in a full-featured dual rx Orion III or whatever they will call it. 73, Barry N1EU --

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SUB AF - NOR or BALANCE?

2010-10-13 Thread Barry N1EU
Barry wrote: > > Anyway, I'm currently using the default settings where each AF knob is > independent. In my previous radios, it's always been a Balance knob, so > I'm thinking of changing it to that. Any comments, pro or con? > Yes, by all means, switch to B

Re: [Elecraft] Re: New Kenwood TS0-590

2010-10-19 Thread Barry N1EU
Joe Subich, W4TV-4 wrote: > > > Taken with the lack of a sub-receiver, no input for a separate > receive antenna, . . . > I'm also underwhelmed by the TS-590 but the TS-590 does have a clearly labeled rx ant on the rear panel. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this messa

[Elecraft] K3 software utility ?

2010-10-30 Thread Barry N1EU
idge so that it could run alongside logging programs? 73, Barry N1EU __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3 software utility ?

2010-10-30 Thread Barry N1EU
ut resorting to BSET. It seems like this simple augmented display would have wide appeal - might also sell more K3's since other than the Orion, none of the competing rigs have a full display offering either. 73, Barry N1EU On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 10:40 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: > I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 software utility ?

2010-10-30 Thread Barry N1EU
VE3NFK wrote: > > > TRX-Manager full control of ALL parameters - resizable > > trx-manager.com > > Not sure folks are "getting" what I'm talking about. I'm talking about something SIMPLE that just DISPLAYS parameters, to make up for the li

Re: [Elecraft] K3 software utility ?

2010-10-30 Thread Barry N1EU
Yes, but I don't believe there ARE any applications that display the parameters, let alone run with LP_Bridge. Parameters: Main RX Width, Shift Sub RX Width, Shift, Ant TX Mic Gain, CMP, PWR, Mon (and I'm sure some folks would prefer a few more) Barry N1EU On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 1:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 software utility ?

2010-10-31 Thread Barry N1EU
I should have also had Subrx Pre, ATT, NB, NR in that list of parameters to display: Parameters: Main RX Width, Shift Sub RX Width, Shift, Ant, Pre, ATT, NB, NR TX Mic Gain, CMP, PWR, Mon 73, Barry N1EU Barry N1EU wrote: > > Yes, but I don't believe there ARE any applications t

[Elecraft] New(?) APF feature description

2010-10-31 Thread Barry Pfeil
I only pay attention to the Elecraft reflector intermittently but have noticed lots of postings about APF lately.  Is this described anywhere on the Elecraft web site?  I put APF in their search box and nothing comes back. Thanks es 73, Barry K6RM

Re: [Elecraft] New(?) APF feature description

2010-10-31 Thread Barry Pfeil
Thanks, Gary.  Finding Wayne's 24-October "APF Progress report" made ALL the difference.  From the other traffic I thought I had missed some new "general release" feature. 73, Barry K6RM From: Gary Hvizdak To: barrypf...@sbcglobal.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 sensitivity on 10M

2010-11-01 Thread Barry N1EU
ve resorted to cranking CONFIG Filter Gain to +8dB but perhaps a more elegant solution could be implemented. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-sensitivity-on-10M-tp5694404p5694511.html Sent from the Elecraft mail

[Elecraft] APF recording and plot

2010-11-06 Thread Barry N1EU
If anyone is interested, I posted a recording of APF in action (on/off) listening to RA0FF this morning on 160M. I also plotted the passband spectrum of APF filtering. http://n1eu.com/k3/k3_apf.htm (or simply go to n1eu.com and look under "K3") 73,

[Elecraft] Panadapters - need for bandmap capability

2010-11-08 Thread Barry N1EU
software/hardware vendors but it would fundamentally enhance panadapter-centric operating. (CW Skimmer provides some of this capability, but it's totally limited to callsigns decoded by Skimmer, not by the operator, etc.) 73, Barry N1EU ___

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Enhancement request - audio mixing

2010-11-11 Thread Barry N1EU
I have requested this several times over the past 2 years. It's a matter of priorities but am hopeful we might see it soon. 73, Barry N1EU David Gilbert wrote: > > > > I would also appreciate this capability. I understand Elecraft's > reluctance to expose

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Enhancement request - audio mixing

2010-11-11 Thread Barry N1EU
K2QI wrote: > > You can listen to the subrx in both ears. There is an audio mixing > function that allows you to pipe sub output to both channels. > It is not currently possible to listen to only subrx audio in both channels via the L-MIX-R Config setting Barry N1EU -- View thi

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Enhancement request - audio mixing

2010-11-11 Thread Barry N1EU
t want to switch the main and sub AF source in or out in any combination. Barry N1EU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.n

[Elecraft] K3 Firmware

2010-11-11 Thread Barry Simpson
Has anyone any news on a replacement for the ill fated beta 4.18 (which I am still currently using) ? Barry Simpson VK2BJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Enhancement request - audio mixing

2010-11-11 Thread Barry N1EU
My interest in the audio mixing enhancement is limited to non-diversity use of the subrx, i.e. with main rx on vfoA and subrx on vfoB tuned to a different station. The K3 already provides all the control I need for diversity reception. Barry N1EU K6KV Gary wrote: > > I've

[Elecraft] K3 - KDVR bug?

2010-11-15 Thread Barry Pfeil
this reflector) to learn things like this when it SHOULD be in the manual.  Frankly, IMHO, the K3 manual stinks.  Thanks es 73, Barry K6RM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR bug?

2010-11-15 Thread Barry Pfeil
Thanks, Lyle.  Why can't the manual make a simple clear statement like that  How long has the KDVR been around?  Grumble, grumble...! 73, Barry K6RM - Original Message From: Lyle Johnson To: Barry Pfeil Cc: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Mon, November 15, 2010 6:22:41 PM Subjec

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR bug?

2010-11-16 Thread Barry Pfeil
same when the PTT is activated by the VOX.  I hate to suggest it, but maybe this could be one more option on the DVR operation? 73, Barry K6RM - Original Message From: Lyle Johnson To: "N2TK, Tony" Cc: Barry Pfeil ; Elecraft Reflector Sent: Tue, November 16, 2010

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & FTDX5000 you tube

2010-11-21 Thread Barry N1EU
alize the passbands as closely as possible while observing the audio spectra, use similar gain/agc settings, and then finally let 'er rip. Arggggh, Barry N1EU DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: > > If this is a duplicate listing...sorry. > > I really don't care about an "audio&q

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & FTDX5000 you tube

2010-11-21 Thread Barry N1EU
FT5K in that video and could make the FT5K sound just like the K3 sounded. That video proved nothing. Barry N1EU On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 1:27 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > As I said, the K3 sounded more intelligible to my ears, while the FT had > more bass content - others are allowed to differ

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 post SS observations

2010-11-23 Thread Barry N1EU
40. The AF DSP wasn't such a bad > implementation it's just that corners were cut in the IF stage and it > suffered from strong signal blow-by. > FWIW, the FT-1000MP didn't have IF DSP either. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.36579

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 post SS observations

2010-11-23 Thread Barry N1EU
eeing: http://n1eu.com/Yaesu/MPagc.htm 73, Barry N1EU Nate Bargmann wrote: > > * On 2010 23 Nov 06:47 -0600, Barry N1EU wrote: > >> FWIW, the FT-1000MP didn't have IF DSP either. > > That's interesting. I assumed it did. I sat in front of a couple of > MPs in

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Diversity antenna settings - wish

2009-12-23 Thread Barry N1EU
Why do you have AUX allocated to ANT2 instead of AUX BNC? Use AUX BNC and if you need to route your loop to RX ANT in addition to AUX BNC, use an external switch or splitter. 73, Barry N1EU Stewart Baker wrote: > > On Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:30:27 -0800 (PST), Bill W4ZV wrote: >> &

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Diversity antenna settings - wish

2009-12-23 Thread Barry N1EU
I don't see the necessity to connect Main ant to subrx with a different ant on mainrx. Just use the Main ant on mainrx. You're over-thinking the flexibility issue IMHO. 73, Barry N1EU Stewart Baker wrote: > > On Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:18:57 -0800 (PST), Barry N1EU wrote: >&

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Barry N1EU
width AF Limit AGC hold AGC DCY AGC SLP AGC THR (meant to be display-only and not to change settings, to be used in conjunction with LP-Bridge so that the CAT port can be shared with other applications) 73, Barry N1EU wayne burdick wrote: > > We're also planning a renewed effort to as

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Barry N1EU
;s screen. And it could be configurable so you'd display just the set of parameters YOU want to see; i.e., leave off AGC if you don't want to see it. 73, Barry N1EU proposed: shift (numeric) width (numeric) power compression mic gain sub preamp sub antenna selection sub shift sub

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-24 Thread Barry N1EU
t; Why don't you just use LP-Bridge's "disconnect" option instead of closing LP-Bridge? 73 & happy holidays, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-needs-survey-firmware-and-application-software-tp4209832p4213057.html Sent from the E

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Changes - AGC Recommendation

2009-12-24 Thread Barry N1EU
ce. RF Gain needs to only be adjusted if background noise level changes. 73 & happy holidays, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Firmware-Changes-AGC-Recommendation-tp4213316p4213402.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-24 Thread Barry N1EU
al is to make the K3 as easy to > use as possible, while providing the advanced features you need for > specific operating situations. > Give some attention to the very useful AF Limiter firmware and implement a "soft clipping" algorithm. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this messa

Re: [Elecraft] General question about mail-archive.com

2009-12-25 Thread Barry N1EU
something configured > incorrectly. > Mike, their responder is broken/missing - that's a "404" page not found error you're seeing. I suggest you instead use http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-f365791.topics.html 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] Propagation

2009-12-26 Thread Barry N1EU
David Y. wrote: > > Where is everybody? 40 meters was mostly a wasteland yesterday, and again > this morning. > 4S7NE, VU2BGS and VU2PHD were all workable between 7000-7005Khz at 0200Z from the east coast Dave. No wasteland here. 73/HNY, Barry N1EU -- View this messag

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Diversity and CW?

2009-12-29 Thread Barry N1EU
between stereo listening and mono listening to a single channel, you can get a good idea of the difference between diversity and non-diversity reception on some weaker signals. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Diversity-and-CW-tp4226121p4227596.html Sent from t

Re: [Elecraft] K3: honest question re Audio Peak Filter

2009-12-31 Thread Barry N1EU
+10dB. The raw receive selectivity is 250-300hz before applying APF. You'll hear "N1EU" with no APF and then with APF. Then you'll hear "GM UR 579" without and with APF. Just one experiment, but APF seems like it could be a useful tool to have in the dx'ing a

Re: [Elecraft] K3: honest question re Audio Peak Filter

2009-12-31 Thread Barry N1EU
. (the APF center frequency was adjusted to match the received signal) 73, Barry N1EU Barry N1EU wrote: > > Okay - hear a simulation of the effect of K3 APF for yourself: > > http://n1eu.com/k3/rz0af_apf.wav > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-

Re: [Elecraft] K3: honest question re Audio Peak Filter

2009-12-31 Thread Barry N1EU
Bill W4ZV wrote: > > I'm confused Barry. What do you mean "before applying APF" since the K3 > does not have APF. Did you mean DUAL PB? > I made recordings of K3 rx audio and then processed those recordings with filtering equivalent to an APF. I applied a 50hz wi

Re: [Elecraft] K3: honest question re Audio Peak Filter

2010-01-01 Thread Barry N1EU
Vic, I think you might have missed my second post where I draw a similar conclusion: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2009-December/122275.html 73/HNY, Barry N1EU On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 1:28 AM, Vic K2VCO wrote: > But is this any different from reducing the K3 DSP bandwidth to 5

Re: [Elecraft] K3: honest question re Audio Peak Filter

2010-01-01 Thread Barry N1EU
DAC or post-DAC. 73/HNY, Barry N1EU Julian, G4ILO wrote: > > This is all very interesting, but I seem to recall a post a few days ago > by Lyle stating that the K3 RX EQ was applied by additional shaping of the > IF response, and there is no programmable filtering at AF in the K3. T

Re: [Elecraft] k3 and N1MM question

2010-01-05 Thread Barry N1EU
t know of any changes to split status. This is another area that needs programming attention. Hopefully, N1MM Logger will improve in these two areas of K3 control in the near future. 73, Barry N1EU bob finger wrote: > > Unfortunately with N1MM if I click on a simplex spot both split >

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Disgrunteled Japanese

2010-01-05 Thread Barry N1EU
Looking at the same PDF, I get 622,900 yen = $6800 plus 22,900yen/$250 per 8-pole filter. 73, Barry N1EU Tom Hammond-2 wrote: > > Hector: > > According to several currency calculators: > >2,014,200 JPY = $21,983.0832 USD > > Whew. > > 73, > > Tom

Re: [Elecraft] Contesting with logging software on a PC (not MAC)

2010-01-06 Thread Barry N1EU
I beg to differ with whatever input you've received John. A modern, powerful windows pc is a great investment for ~$1K. It's not going to crash during a contest, running any of the top Windows contest loggers and will give you loads of enjoyment the other 95% of the time. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] RX Test (long)

2010-01-09 Thread Barry N1EU
(I'm skeptical), but not the "noisiness" discussed ad nauseum on the reflector. I am convinced that "noisiness" is due to improper gain adjustment. 73, Barry N1EU Julian, G4ILO wrote: > > But these "artifacts", at least in my observation, are only pr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Screen displays " ERR PTT " msg

2010-01-13 Thread Barry N1EU
Make sure the PTT-KEY config menu setting is OFF-OFF 73, Barry N1EU David Windisch wrote: > > SN28XX, V3.68 firmware, re-loaded several times to no avail. > Other than rtm and reading the archives, I've not a clue why this is > happening. > I've followed the steps

Re: [Elecraft] Preparing for the Build of the K3 Kit S/N 3823

2010-01-13 Thread Barry N1EU
Steve, a while back a compilation of kit building tips was posted on the K3 Wiki at http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/K3_Kit_Building I think many of the tips are still quite good and relevant. 73, Barry N1EU KC2VNI wrote: > > I thank you in advance for whatever suggestio

[Elecraft] K3 ESSB macro

2010-01-17 Thread Barry N1EU
Can someone please confirm: it is possible to toggle the TX ESSB on/off value via macro (mn096;swt11;mn255;) but it is impossible to set it to a known value of "on" or "off" ? Thanks/73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-ESSB-macro-tp

Re: [Elecraft] K3 ESSB macro

2010-01-17 Thread Barry N1EU
Yes, but you can't embed a conditional statement in a macro so being able to read the current ESSB state doesn't help. So under the constraints of macro coding, how to turn ESSB on/off independent of current state of ESSB? Tnx/73, Barry N1EU On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 12:15 AM, G

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Amplifier suggestions?

2010-01-19 Thread Barry N1EU
7;s to a 4cx1000's (new model is an 8410). > Perhaps the most overblown non-issue I can recall in the past year, debated to death on the Acom reflector. Bottom line: NOS tubes are still readily available for $150 on eBay. If I were buying a new amp today, I wouldn't hesitate to go

Re: [Elecraft] Delay in monitor audio - it aint there!

2010-01-22 Thread Barry Simpson
Walt It certainly is a problem for me and others I have corresponded with. Hopefully Elecraft will rectify it so that we can hear ourselves in real time. Barry VK2BJ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lu

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Howto install Beta firmware?

2010-01-27 Thread Barry Pfeil
for "beta" and found  http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_beta_release_instructions.htm   I never could find a link to this from the main site pages - maybe it's hidden on purpose? 73, Barry, K6RM __ Elecraft mailing list Hom

[Elecraft] K3 1.5Khz filter user?

2010-01-29 Thread Barry N1EU
ake a high quality passband plot and post for all to see. Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-1-5Khz-filter-user-tp4479529p4479529.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at N

Re: [Elecraft] Popping out of diversity mode

2010-02-02 Thread Barry N1EU
t for the K3 subrx. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Popping-out-of-diversity-mode-tp4496550p4500937.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Attenuator and RF Gain Settings

2010-02-02 Thread Barry N1EU
My experience jibes well with Jim's. Gain throttling is imperative to get more than mediocre results using the K3: http://n1eu.com/K3/K3_agcgain.htm 73, Barry N1EU Jim Brown-10 wrote: > > On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:23:33 -0500, Brian Machesney wrote: > >>For the first time

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in CQ 160 CW Contest

2010-02-02 Thread Barry N1EU
g one European station after another after another that was closely adjacent to s9++ US stations. Simply incredible performance from the K3 rx and great testimony to the AGC-off school of operating. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-in-CQ-160-CW-Co

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in a cw pileup - needs work

2010-02-06 Thread Barry N1EU
e - that is what is going to turn that mush into a beautiful symphony of distinct signals of varying levels. What has worked well for me is AGC off (although AGC on works fine as well), high isolation headphones, and the gain throttling techniques (most important) described by K3NA, W4ZV, myself, an

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in a cw pileup - needs work

2010-02-06 Thread Barry N1EU
Barry N1EU wrote: > > You need to maximize your rf/af dynamic range - that is what is going to > turn that mush into a beautiful symphony of distinct signals of varying > levels. What has worked well for me is AGC off (although AGC on works > fine as well), high isolation head

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in a cw pileup - needs work

2010-02-07 Thread Barry N1EU
Doug Turnbull wrote: > > Barry, Sorry but what do you mean by 'high isolation headphones'. Would > the Heil Pro-Set Plus do? > I'm only familiar with the Pro Set and that really doesn't have the level of isolation needed, as Bill said. I researched wha

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in a cw pileup - needs work

2010-02-07 Thread Barry N1EU
ere throttled (e.g., via ATT on, PRE off, reduced RF Gain), wouldn't AGC Threshold be effectively raised? 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-in-a-cw-pileup-needs-work-tp4523884p4529079.html Sent from the [K3] mailing lis

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in a cw pileup - needs work

2010-02-07 Thread Barry N1EU
ating at lower rf levels (thus all the talk of gain throttling). 73, Barry N1EU Guy, K2AV wrote: > > This is true, but seems to be a VERY hard point to get across. Running > excess gain in RF/IF strip is at the root of some number of > complaints. > > On Sun, Feb 7, 2010

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in a cw pileup - needs work

2010-02-07 Thread Barry N1EU
ce that lowering Threshold lowers audio level of stronger signals. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-in-a-cw-pileup-needs-work-tp4523884p4529522.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in a cw pileup - needs work

2010-02-07 Thread Barry N1EU
Barry N1EU wrote: > > If you simply raise AGC Threshold, you will have to lower AF Gain or risk > overly loud audio from stronger signals. > I just realized that the above wording might have caused confusion. What I meant by raising AGC Threshold was to change the firmware to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in a cw pileup - needs work

2010-02-07 Thread Barry N1EU
Barry N1EU wrote: > > If you simply raise AGC Threshold, you will have to lower AF Gain or risk > overly loud audio from stronger signals. > I just realized that the above wording might have caused confusion. What I meant by raising AGC Threshold was to change the firmware to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DSP AGC Question

2010-02-08 Thread Barry N1EU
ufficient audio output from them? Why > would you folks sell a headset that does not complement the K3? I am > really disappointed. > I routinely use a 200-ohm Pro Set for ssb plugged into the headphone jack and it works like a charm. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] AGC & DSP Rain Dance

2010-02-09 Thread Barry N1EU
Actually, I think Paul was just joking ;-) 73 Barry N1EU Philippe Trottet wrote: > > Where is the Ham spirit, even if we are not able today to do our own > equipment as during the past. > Modern Hams became lazzy because technology give us everything on a > plate with

Re: [Elecraft] W9OY on P3

2010-02-19 Thread Barry N1EU
;t make a single negative comment about the K3. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/W9OY-on-P3-tp4596769p4598445.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Hom

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] N1MM SO2V and slow TX focus switching?

2010-02-21 Thread Barry N1EU
ably hit ctrl-right/left before hitting the function key (out of habit) and this eliminates the delay. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-N1MM-SO2V-and-slow-TX-focus-switching-tp4606835p4606934.html Sent from the

Re: [Elecraft] K5ZD on K3

2010-03-01 Thread Barry N1EU
Jorge Diez - CX6VM wrote: > > Very interesting... > > So that´s means . . . > > Yes, the long and short of it is that it benefits both a running and S&P contester to use a K3. Further discussion probably best takes place on the CQ-Contest reflector where Randy p

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 'High Isolation Headphones'

2010-03-02 Thread Barry N1EU
if you follow the K3NA approach toward maximizing dynamic range with AGC off. On the other hand, the CM500 seems quite good indeed for normal operation with AGC on and the microphone gets great audio reports. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Hi

[Elecraft] Why is ssb width sometimes 2.75, 2.65, 2.55 and sometimes 2.80, 2.70, 2.60 ???

2010-03-05 Thread Barry N1EU
Sometimes my ssb width varies like 2.75, 2.65, 2.55 etc and sometime it varies like 2.80, 2.70, 2.60 etc What controls the least sig digit as 5 or 0 Tnx/73, Barry N1EU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] Why is ssb width sometimes 2.75, 2.65, 2.55 and sometimes 2.80, 2.70, 2.60 ???

2010-03-05 Thread Barry N1EU
FYI, Wayne responded with: "Quantization (round off) is impacted by SHIFT and WIDTH settings. Making it consistent is on my list." -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Why-is-ssb-width-sometimes-2-75-2-65-2-55-and-sometimes-2-80-2-70-2-60-tp4682994p4683264.html Sent from the Ele

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] FT-5000 vs. K3

2010-03-12 Thread Barry N1EU
Tony Morgan wrote: > > Got one. > The FT5K is back in the box and the K3 is on the desk. > Please elaborate. Tnx, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/OT-FT-5000-vs-K3-tp4716860p4721843.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive a

[Elecraft] Re K2 New builder

2010-03-14 Thread Barry Middleton
rs Hi. Barry G4DBS __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Assembly question

2010-03-18 Thread Barry Simpson
My washer was equally loose so I put an extra one in to fill the gap. Then it fitted very snug. Barry VK2BJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] AM Bandwidth

2010-03-22 Thread Barry N1EU
mewhere around 3 kHz. > Not here. I've consistently measured (with SpectraPLUS) 4Khz audio bandwith on my K3 in AM with 6Khz filter and width control indicating 5Khz. I've always had 4Khz wide rx audio in AM - am I the only one? 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: htt

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] AM Bandwidth

2010-03-22 Thread Barry N1EU
Barry N1EU wrote: > > Not here. I've consistently measured (with SpectraPLUS) 4Khz audio > bandwidth on my K3 in AM with 6Khz filter and width control indicating > 5Khz. I've always had 4Khz wide rx audio in AM - am I the only one? > I should have mentioned that

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] FT-5000 vs. K3

2010-03-23 Thread Barry N1EU
Bjorn wrote: > > And some videos revealing the lower grade second RX in diversity > The video didn't show a lower grade second rx - it just showed that there was a phase difference between the two receivers. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] FT-5000 vs. K3

2010-03-23 Thread Barry N1EU
of controls/displays and ability to only read one parameter at a time within those compartmental displays. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/OT-FT-5000-vs-K3-tp4716860p4784832.html Sent from th

[Elecraft] KRC2 Problem

2010-03-24 Thread Barry Horning
to the KRC2 and the KRC2 no longer works (LED on bright all the time) Any Thoughts? Barry GM4TOE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meter beam - OT

2010-03-29 Thread Barry Pfeil
see a few details of it here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/k6rm/ under the "DTV Special" heading as well as the CM86 and Kings County Expedition headings. GL 73, Barry K6RM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman

Re: [Elecraft] Operating my K3

2009-08-25 Thread Barry Pfeil
n HRD!  Crazy, but true. 73, Barry, K6RM From: "telegrap...@att.net" To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 4:34:32 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Operating my K3 Been readin the mail about a variety of things associated with the K3.  It

[Elecraft] K3 NR in Ver 3.27

2009-08-27 Thread Barry Simpson
ore I upgraded from 3.25. Has anyone any ideas . If not it looks as if I will need to go back to 3.25. Barry VK2BJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfa

Re: [Elecraft] K3 firmware preview: Much-improved receive AF bass response

2009-09-18 Thread Barry N1EU
If you leave your fingers off the shift control, bass response will be the same as it is now. 73, Barry N1EU ZL1NI wrote: > > Will this be optional? > Personally I don't want it. I have impaired hearing and bass response > seriously degrades intelligibility for me.

Re: [Elecraft] Help on Configuration

2009-09-29 Thread Barry McWilliams
ion you choose now -- you can easily add filters and options in the future. Barry, K8LEF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailma

[Elecraft] K3 - KDVR

2009-10-14 Thread Barry Pfeil
Hi Fred.  The answers to your questions are mostly "yes".  Read the following from Iain in response to my query on the NCCC reflector.  I'm sure Iain would answer more specifics if you need them. 73, Barry, K6RM - Forwarded Message From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML To:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KDVR

2009-10-14 Thread Barry Pfeil
It's just a matter of what you are used to, Brett.  Most contesters I know like to do as much from the keyboard as possible and would rather not reach over and hit buttons on the radio. 73, Barry, K6RM From: Brett Howard To: Barry Pfeil Cc: Fred J

[Elecraft] SPLIT mode reset on band change

2009-10-15 Thread Barry Pfeil
finally dawned on me that the K3 switches off the "SPLIT" mode every time I change bands.  Can that function be turned off? 73, Barry K6RM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] SPLIT mode reset on band change

2009-10-15 Thread Barry Pfeil
Thanks, Wayne.  Can one say enough good about a company where you can get an answer (from one of the founders!) in just six minutes?  You guys are the greatest and I LOVE MY K3! 73, Barry K6RM From: Wayne Burdick To: Barry Pfeil Cc: Elecraft Reflector Sent

[Elecraft] K3 12m problem

2009-10-17 Thread Barry Simpson
there. Has anyone else found this problem ? I think I will check the situation with earlier versions. 73 Barry Simpson VK2BJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qt

[Elecraft] FW: Elecraft CW Net Announcement

2009-10-17 Thread Barry Simpson
Here here. I also enjoy reading Kevin's comments every week. Keep it up Kevin. 73 Barry VK2BJ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mary Carll Sent: 18 October 2009 04:05 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Su

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] New K3 feature -- need testers: Main/Sub Audio Mixing Control (MIX menu entry)

2009-10-27 Thread Barry N1EU
YES!! (this would fix many outstanding issues) 73, Barry N1EU Joe Subich, W4TV-4 wrote: > > > Now that the Mix capability is in place, how about the unified > Mix and Receive VFO control (e.g., like Yaesu) to make life > easier for logging software to su

[Elecraft] Elecraft Moving

2009-10-29 Thread Barry Middleton
your outstanding after sales service. 73 de Barry G4DBS K2/100 __ 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

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