[Elecraft] Katiegram
I just got my Katiegram today, the 19th of June.:jumping: I have to call them back and let them know what I want to do. They said that my second sub receiver and Digital Voice Recorder is on back order. I have a couple options. They can send me my K3 and I would get it in three weeks and when the parts come in, I can install it. The second options is to let them hold my radio until the parts come in, install it and ship it to me. The third option is for them to ship me the radio and when the parts come in, I can send it back to them and I pay shipping. Now, how easy is it to install the sub receiver and the digital voice recorder? I can't wait to get my hands on this radio and I have to let them know something asap if I want to start the process. Is it fast and easy to install these two parts? -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Katiegram-tp18023578p18023578.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Katiegram
OhI forgot to mention that I ordered the radio 2-18-08 and got my Katiegram on 2-19-08. Is it easy to install the second sub-receiver and the digital voice recorder thats on back order? -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Katiegram-tp18023633p18023633.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Katiegram
Sorry, I really screwed these posts up. Ordered the radio 2-18-08 and received my Katiegram on 6-19-08. Sorry for the multiple posts. I guess I was day dreaming of my new K3 thats coming soon. :drunk::drunk: -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Katiegram-tp18023655p18023655.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Katiegram
Hi All This is good news Greg. I ordered my K3 on Feb-11, and waiting for my Katiegram. No word yet. 73 de Dick PA3FQA - Original Message - From: Greg_C. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 8:11 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Katiegram Sorry, I really screwed these posts up. Ordered the radio 2-18-08 and received my Katiegram on 6-19-08. Sorry for the multiple posts. I guess I was day dreaming of my new K3 thats coming soon. :drunk::drunk: -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Katiegram-tp18023655p18023655.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Second Receiver Discussion
It is also very convenient during contesting. When running on a given freq and the QSO rate is going down, you can use the sub RX to work multipliers. It enables you to listen to your run freq and to the multiplier, work the multiplier quickly and immediately return to you run freq. That way you are able to keep your run freq. 73, Maarten van Rossum PD2R 2008/6/20, Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Would someone like to expound the virtues and advantages of adding the second receiver to the K3? I want to know what I could gain from have a second receiver in the K3. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 noise reduction
I'd recommend a read of Lyle's description of NR in the FAQ and also in 'Operating Tips'. From this it's clear this sort of adaptive filtering is going to be most effective for CW. I've been using it with F2-3 setting and it works fine for me (on CW). On signals other than very weak ones (which Lyle points out could be adversely affected by NR), the audio actually appears to increase a notch if anything. There is a small amount of distortion on the audio with the most noticeable being a softening of the cw characters which will make copying slightly more problematic in difficult conditions. Having said all that I still use filtering first and foremost before falling back on things like NR; and to comment on the suggestion that NR should remain on after switch off, I remember ages ago Eric or Wayne saying they specifically designed the NR *not* to remain on as folk were contacting them complaining their receiver had died when they switched their K3 back on and not hearing any background hiss - the NR is that good! Anyway it's only one button press to turn it back on... 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3/100 145) Dave Martin-3 wrote: I've about given up too, Windy. The NR must be only for the CW ops. I'm about ready to order one of the speakers with NR and see if it's any better. If it is, I might as well be using it with my Drake instead. What we have now seems about as effective as the NR on the low end Icoms that I've had, which is minimal. That's the only other NR I've used. Are any of the other radios any better? Maybe some owners of the competing brands could comment. I think that one of the happier things about the K3 is the continuing hope of greater performance and features. Nothin' like hope. It keeps us going. Dave W5DHM Yes, I'd hope for further improvement of the NR on phone. Even if it's not too effective I still nearly always have it on, but the radio powers up with it off and blasts me with the increased audio. It seems like it would be nice if it powered up with the NR in the same state it was before. Is this a problem for anyone else? Dave W5DHM -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Noise-Reduction-tp17992147p18024882.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Second Receiver Discussion
I'm hoping to do some experimentation with diversity reception to significantly improve weak signal reception and reduce QSB. Something I know very little about and want to learn from those who have done it with other more elaborate systems: I hear the K3 offers most, if not all of what is needed in one package. David G3UNA Would someone like to expound the virtues and advantages of adding the second receiver to the K3? I want to know what I could gain from have a second receiver in the K3. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Katiegram
Looks like the mould has been broken. The last two reported are a full 14 days shorter order to katiegram than previous orders. 73, Jim - Original Message - From: Dick Grolleman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Greg_C. [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 1:54 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Katiegram Hi All This is good news Greg. I ordered my K3 on Feb-11, and waiting for my Katiegram. No word yet. 73 de Dick PA3FQA - Original Message - From: Greg_C. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 8:11 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Katiegram Sorry, I really screwed these posts up. Ordered the radio 2-18-08 and received my Katiegram on 6-19-08. Sorry for the multiple posts. I guess I was day dreaming of my new K3 thats coming soon. :drunk::drunk: -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Katiegram-tp18023655p18023655.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] OT Apple iMac
Hi Tom I use an iMac in a similar set up to yours - with the lovely little Bluetooth keyboard etc. Go to 'Control Panels' (when in Windows) Select 'BootCamp' One of the tabs will give you the option to assign F keys to the application - can't remember which one, and I'm traveling at present. Works with HRD and N1MM. 73 Bob G3YIQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Any word on the KDVR3 ready date ?
Noticed the KDVR3s are being backordered. Any word on the release date or did I miss it? 73, de Jim KG0KP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Any word on the KDVR3 ready date ?
Don't expect to see any -firm- word on this for a while. Once the KRX3 is in routine production, the 'brain-trust' will turn it's attention toward this one. Perhaps by the Fall contest season? Should be much less of a design effort needed than the RX project. Patience, Bruce N1RX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Fuses
Never thought of it before, but maybe being barely dead is better than being REALLY dead. You are right David. 110 VAC is much safer than 240V, it can just barely kill you. Ken K5WK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] OT iMac w/Windows contesting programs
Tnx to all who responded directly with how to use the apple keyboard w/windows...two choiceshold fn key while pressing F key or the best one...go into Apple preferencesKeyboard and mouseSelect F1- keys act normally.if one needs to use the apple keys then hold fn while selectingbrilliant! Mni tnx guys...once again elecraft knowledge base paid off...now I can enjoy my K3 in contest mode this weekend in AA cw test.. 73 Tom CX7TT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Katiegram
Looks like the mould has been broken. The last two reported are a full 14 days shorter order to katiegram than previous orders. I would not count on it holding at least in the short term. Based on comments here, there is a significant backlog of orders being held so the K3 and KRX3 can ship at the same time. If the KRX3 begins to ship in quantity next week as currently scheduled, the held units will move to the top of the queue. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Miller Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 4:55 AM To: Dick Grolleman; Greg_C.; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Katiegram Looks like the mould has been broken. The last two reported are a full 14 days shorter order to katiegram than previous orders. 73, Jim ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Barely Dead (WAS:] K3 Fuses)
IIRC, the codes used to say that anything above about 40-50 volts is a shock hazard. Over the years I've learned that's the voltage level at which I get very careful to avoid current flowing through my body. Even so, I've grabbed onto the 250KV terminal of my Van De Graff generator with barely a tingle. Van De Graff generators don't generate much current: a tiny fraction of one milliampere is typical. Those are the machines that one sees in high-voltage demos where the person's hair stands on end, a light bulb in their mouth will light with an eerie glow (its the rarified gas glowing, not the filament), etc. On the other hand, I've seen severe wounds caused by 12 or 24 volts from a high-current source, not by current passing through the body, but by current passing through conductors in contact with the body, such as jewelry or tools. So current plays a huge role in the degree of danger. That doesn't even begin to address the physical danger from being careless working on your rig and frying a circuit or two by dropping a tool or part into a hot circuit. The act of banging your head on the wall or desk after seeing the smoke rise from the electronic corpse is also quite dangerous. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Never thought of it before, but maybe being barely dead is better than being REALLY dead. You are right David. 110 VAC is much safer than 240V, it can just barely kill you. Ken K5WK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 Modification Help
G'day to all, I have a couple of K2s that I would like to exchange options in and am wondering just how involved it would be. I did not build either of these radios initially. Here are the two radios: K2/10 S/N 02689 with KSB2, K160RX, K60XV, KNB2, KAF2, KAT2 k2/100 S/N 3523 with KSB2 ( I have KNB2, K160RX and KAF2 kits to install ) What I would like to do is pull the KPA100 out of the one radio and make what is currently the QRP radio a K2/100. I'd like to know if there is anything to be aware of or reasons that this might be a bad idea. How difficult of as project would this be? Tnx es 73, Dave N8AG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Modification Help
Dave, There should be no problem. Just change the tops of the two radios. But why? The two are or would be so similar once the additional kits are installed. Kurt - Original Message - From: Dave Agsten [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 7:58 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Modification Help G'day to all, I have a couple of K2s that I would like to exchange options in and am wondering just how involved it would be. I did not build either of these radios initially. Here are the two radios: K2/10 S/N 02689 with KSB2, K160RX, K60XV, KNB2, KAF2, KAT2 k2/100 S/N 3523 with KSB2 ( I have KNB2, K160RX and KAF2 kits to install ) What I would like to do is pull the KPA100 out of the one radio and make what is currently the QRP radio a K2/100. I'd like to know if there is anything to be aware of or reasons that this might be a bad idea. How difficult of as project would this be? Tnx es 73, Dave N8AG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] LP-PAN - SN #69
I've documented the current state of the K3 panadapter at wb8yqj - see it on the wiki at: http://tinyurl.com/4836rs http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/LP-PAN_Quick_Start ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Modification Help
Dave, You will have to mount the headers (2 pin) for the AUX RF and the AUX 12V on the RF Board unless you have already done that (none of your current options require those). Your current QRP K2 has a serial number less than 3000 -- You will also have to make the mods on the Control Board for the sidetone source/TXD from U6 pin 25 - again, this might have been done The instructions are in the KPA100 manual. Oh yes, you will also have to remove pin 4 from the Control Board header that the KPA100 ribbon cable plugs into. Other than that, you should not have to do anything other than the mechanical swap. 73, Don W3FPR Dave Agsten wrote: G'day to all, I have a couple of K2s that I would like to exchange options in and am wondering just how involved it would be. I did not build either of these radios initially. Here are the two radios: K2/10 S/N 02689 with KSB2, K160RX, K60XV, KNB2, KAF2, KAT2 k2/100 S/N 3523 with KSB2 ( I have KNB2, K160RX and KAF2 kits to install ) What I would like to do is pull the KPA100 out of the one radio and make what is currently the QRP radio a K2/100. I'd like to know if there is anything to be aware of or reasons that this might be a bad idea. How difficult of as project would this be? Tnx es 73, Dave N8AG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.1/1510 - Release Date: 6/19/2008 3:21 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Filter Setup - Multiple filters
I have just fitted two option filters to my K3. I have FL1 FM, FL3 2.7 std, FL4 400Hz 8 pole. Setting up the filters by mode I noted a strange effect. AM,FM and CW were as expected. On USB I set the filters available to FL1 and FL3. I was listening on 20m but each time I changed mode and back I ended up with FL1 slected and no ability to change it - That is until I also enabled FL3 for LSB. Once I had done that I could set the USB filter. Now I think I understand why this happened, USB is really using LSB above 10MHz MHz because of the 8MHz IF, but the dial says USB to avoid confusion. This feature may be by design but it is rather confusing. Mike -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Filter-Setup---Multiple-filters-tp18033405p18033405.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K2 Modification Help
I'd keep the K2/10 with the KAT2. That's a nice tuner and can't be used with the PA. The only other option in the qrp rig you don't have for the qro is the K60RX. Might be better to move that than to waste the KAT2. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip Here are the two radios: K2/10 S/N 02689 with KSB2, K160RX, K60XV, KNB2, KAF2, KAT2 k2/100 S/N 3523 with KSB2 ( I have KNB2, K160RX and KAF2 kits to install ) What I would like to do is pull the KPA100 out of the one radio and make what is currently the QRP radio a K2/100. /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 noise reduction
On Friday 20 June 2008 09:00:24 GW0ETF wrote: I'd recommend a read of Lyle's description of NR in the FAQ and also in 'Operating Tips'. From this it's clear this sort of adaptive filtering is going to be most effective for CW. I've been using it with F2-3 setting and it works fine for me (on CW). On signals other than very weak ones (which Lyle points out could be adversely affected by NR), the audio actually appears to increase a notch if anything. There is a small amount of distortion on the audio with the most noticeable being a softening of the cw characters which will make copying slightly more problematic in difficult conditions. Having said all that I still use filtering first and foremost before falling back on things like NR; and to comment on the suggestion that NR should remain on after switch off, I remember ages ago Eric or Wayne saying they specifically designed the NR *not* to remain on as folk were contacting them complaining their receiver had died when they switched their K3 back on and not hearing any background hiss - the NR is that good! Anyway it's only one button press to turn it back on... 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3/100 145) I have read the FAQ on NR. So I cannot understand why when I tap NR in CW mode I get the message N/A. I used to be able to use NR in CW mode. Charles - M0BIN ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Katiegram
Greg: That's great news ! You'll really enjoy the new radio. It appears that the wait time to get a new K3 is now down to 4 months - it was 6 months. That's really something ! 73, Jamie WB4YDL -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg_C. Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 1:12 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Katiegram Sorry, I really screwed these posts up. Ordered the radio 2-18-08 and received my Katiegram on 6-19-08. Sorry for the multiple posts. I guess I was day dreaming of my new K3 thats coming soon. :drunk::drunk: -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Katiegram-tp18023655p18023655.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.1/1510 - Release Date: 6/19/2008 3:21 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 noise reduction
So I cannot understand why when I tap NR in CW mode I get the message N/A. I used to be able to use NR in CW mode. AGC must be enabled for NR to be available. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] k3 1087 on deck
Ordered Jan 21, Katiegram June 6, on my porch June 18. Original estimate when ordered was 5 months which seem optimistic at the time but I was sure it would be worth the wait. First New rig I have ever owned. Now to wrap up an estate auction on Saturday and I can dig in. 73 kg7vq, Russ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 noise reduction
Quick question, how about in data mode, there seems to be no nr avaiable then, is this normal ? Yes. In data mode, the intent is to have as pure a signal as possible, so AN and NR are not available. RxEQ should be set to flat, and if using DATA A mode then TxEQ should also be set to flat. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Modification Help
Check the Elecraft web page for upgrades that either rig might be lacking in support of the KPA. Also make sure your Firmwares are up-to-date. I would recommend doing a reset on the older rig after install hardware and prior to configuring setup. You may want to check your filter configs and record any configs that will get wiped in a reset. Of course all power settings thru the KAT will need to be cal'd too. Al WA6VNN, K3#31, K2# 4887 6281 In a message dated 6/20/2008 9:56:26 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'd keep the K2/10 with the KAT2. That's a nice tuner and can't be used with the PA. The only other option in the qrp rig you don't have for the qro is the K60RX. Might be better to move that than to waste the KAT2. Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 snip Here are the two radios: K2/10 S/N 02689 with KSB2, K160RX, K60XV, KNB2, KAF2, KAT2 k2/100 S/N 3523 with KSB2 ( I have KNB2, K160RX and KAF2 kits to install ) What I would like to do is pull the KPA100 out of the one radio and make what is currently the QRP radio a K2/100. /snip ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 - Power Supply - My Experience
K3 – Power Supply – My Experience I had a couple of issues with my K3 S/N 919 when I first assembled it. The issues turned out to be mostly my problems, not really the unit’s, and Elecraft’s support was incredible, even on the Memorial Day weekend. They had reassured me that they would get me through all of the issues and that turned out to be true. It was very much appreciated. One of the issues that I had was a chirp and rough sounding CW note on 20 meters. 80 and 40 were fine. I use a Cobra Ultralite antenna on all bands (www.k1jek.com) with a Johnson Matchbox. I started out using a switching power supply (Mean Well SP300-12) rated at up to 13.2V at 24A. I thought everything was fine until I got a bad report on 20m one night. I did have some RFI in the receiver but I did not think it was too bad. Just in case, Elecraft sent a new synthesizer board to me and I installed it. I also moved some equipment around and took the Drake twins (with their transformers) off the desk. Finally, I bought a new Astron RS-35A from R and L Electronics (a great place to deal with). I have received good reports on 20 meters with this set up, and all of the RFI, including some sweeping signals that appeared in the receiver, is gone. The Astron power supply is as big as the rig itself and much heavier, and has a little noticeable hum sound to it (not electrically). But I am happy with the performance. Now I can try the built-in tuner and the BL-2 balun and compare that to the Johnson Matchbox. I have already established perfect matches on all bands from 160 to 10 but did not want to transmit that way until the reports were good. 73, John W2XS -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3---Power-Supply---My-Experience-tp18034858p18034858.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 noise reduction
On Friday 20 June 2008 18:19:10 Lyle Johnson wrote: AGC must be enabled for NR to be available. Thank you for the very quick reply Lyle. Someone must have switched off the AGC at the Radio Club and I hadn't noticed ! Been using the K3 for five weeks now and I'm still learning how to drive it properly :-) Perhaps the requirement for AGC to be on could be included in the NR paragraph in the FAQ ? (Belt and Braces) Many thanks and 73 from Charles - M0BIN ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 noise reduction
Would it not be a good idea to not allow TxEQ and RxEQ in Data A mode? Maybe it could be allowed by changing a setting in config if it were desired to use the equalisers for data but by default it would not. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 20/06/2008 18:31, Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quick question, how about in data mode, there seems to be no nr avaiable then, is this normal ? Yes. In data mode, the intent is to have as pure a signal as possible, so AN and NR are not available. RxEQ should be set to flat, and if using DATA A mode then TxEQ should also be set to flat. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Audio artifacts
When I turned the K3 on tonight with AFX on and wearing headphones I could hear some slight high frequency roughness on the audio as if there were a problem with the headphones being overdriven. They were not, and are in fact an expensive pair of Sennheisers. I turned the K3 off and then on again and they were still there. However the problem disappeared completely on adjusting the filter width and has not come back since. I am using latest firmware on K3 no. 980. (Where is the hash key on a Mac keyboard??!!) 73 Stephen G4SJP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] OT: K3 Audio artifacts
It's okay, I've found it! #980! On 20/06/2008 20:32, Stephen Prior [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip (Where is the hash key on a Mac keyboard??!!) 73 Stephen G4SJP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 noise reduction
Would it not be a good idea to not allow TxEQ and RxEQ in Data A mode? It's on the list, but not high on the list. Maybe it could be allowed by changing a setting in config if it were desired to use the equalisers for data but by default it would not. My personal bias would be to always disallow it for DATA modes. Choices are good, but sometimes decisions are required :-) 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 noise reduction
Surely there is need for TxEQ - for example with WSJT mode to compensate different levels from souncard and possible filter influence for all tones to set equal power-out. I do not remember if TxEQ settings is stored via mode or not. If not it should be other item on K3 wish-list on http://www.zerobeat.net/smf/index.php/board,25.0.html RxEQ per mode is there listed, TxEQ per mode maybe not (yet). 73! L. -dst- K3/10 #727 Stephen Prior napsal(a): Would it not be a good idea to not allow TxEQ and RxEQ in Data A mode? Maybe it could be allowed by changing a setting in config if it were desired to use the equalisers for data but by default it would not. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 20/06/2008 18:31, Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quick question, how about in data mode, there seems to be no nr avaiable then, is this normal ? Yes. In data mode, the intent is to have as pure a signal as possible, so AN and NR are not available. RxEQ should be set to flat, and if using DATA A mode then TxEQ should also be set to flat. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 noise reduction
Surely there is need for TxEQ - for example with WSJT mode to compensate different levels from souncard and possible filter influence for all tones to set equal power-out. The TxEQ adjustment frequencies are set for voice operation. They are the same setpoints as used in the W2IHY 8-band EQ. They are probably not in the right places to compensate for whatever ripple might be in the subsequent crystal filters in the Tx Path. Also, such compensation would change with USB/LSB operation, and is not easily observable by the operator of the Tx, so might not be straightforward to set properly. Any mode that is designed for robust, or weak signal, HF data operation should have allowance for slight amplitude and phase variations, since that is a normal part of HF signal propagation. I do not remember if TxEQ settings is stored via mode or not. They are not, nor are Rx EQ settings, at present. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Audio artifacts
When I turned the K3 on tonight with AFX on and wearing headphones I could hear some slight high frequency roughness on the audio as if there were a problem with the headphones being overdriven. They were not, and are in fact an expensive pair of Sennheisers. I turned the K3 off and then on again and they were still there. However the problem disappeared completely on adjusting the filter width and has not come back since. Also, if SPKR+PH is ON and SPKRS =1, the forced combining of AFX outputs can cause this sort of effect. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 noise reduction
The best way is to try and check power levels on all tones used in WSJT mode. In my case the playing with TxEQ help to compensate lover signal level from SoundCard at low tones. As such signals are driving mostly some VHF transverter system with some QRO PA which is during 1min period in 100% duty mode (like in FM mode), there is need to carefully check power level going out (drive level) to prevent some bad things :-( (mostly power shoud be reduced below nominal like in rtty or fm) As such setting is strongly dependent on soundcard type and settings there is no simple recommendation. One has to know what he is doing - but this is general rule with K3 :-) Maybe TxEQ and RxEQ will be accesible by external utility and profile will be possible to save/recall. 73! L. -dst- K3/10 #727 Lyle Johnson napsal(a): Surely there is need for TxEQ - for example with WSJT mode to compensate different levels from souncard and possible filter influence for all tones to set equal power-out. The TxEQ adjustment frequencies are set for voice operation. They are the same setpoints as used in the W2IHY 8-band EQ. They are probably not in the right places to compensate for whatever ripple might be in the subsequent crystal filters in the Tx Path. Also, such compensation would change with USB/LSB operation, and is not easily observable by the operator of the Tx, so might not be straightforward to set properly. Any mode that is designed for robust, or weak signal, HF data operation should have allowance for slight amplitude and phase variations, since that is a normal part of HF signal propagation. I do not remember if TxEQ settings is stored via mode or not. They are not, nor are Rx EQ settings, at present. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 AM feature request
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would it be possible to have a 1 KHz tuning step for AM? Unless I missed something it seems the smallest AM coarse step is 5 KHz. 1 KHz would be a lot better for tuning around the SWBC bands; 5 is just too coarse. Thanks. Short wave broadcast stations are channelised with 5kHz channels; why would 1kHz steps be useful? -- David Woolley The Elecraft list is a forum for the discussion of topics related to Elecraft products and more general topics related ham radio List Guidelines http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_list_guidelines.htm ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Audio artifacts
I had some audio distortion while listeining to AM when I set the some of the AGC settings at maximum (based on a recent post). Backing off on the settings made the audio crystal clear. 73, John W2XS Stephen Prior wrote: When I turned the K3 on tonight with AFX on and wearing headphones I could hear some slight high frequency roughness on the audio as if there were a problem with the headphones being overdriven. They were not, and are in fact an expensive pair of Sennheisers. I turned the K3 off and then on again and they were still there. However the problem disappeared completely on adjusting the filter width and has not come back since. I am using latest firmware on K3 no. 980. (Where is the hash key on a Mac keyboard??!!) 73 Stephen G4SJP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Audio-artifacts-tp18036098p18037145.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Audio artifacts
It's the first time I've noticed this problem. I assume Lyle that you are not suggesting that it's a by-product of using the AFX, because I use AFX all the time and had not noticed it before. I don't have the settings for SPKR+PH _and_ SPKRS=1 on. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 20/06/2008 20:55, Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I turned the K3 on tonight with AFX on and wearing headphones I could hear some slight high frequency roughness on the audio as if there were a problem with the headphones being overdriven. They were not, and are in fact an expensive pair of Sennheisers. I turned the K3 off and then on again and they were still there. However the problem disappeared completely on adjusting the filter width and has not come back since. Also, if SPKR+PH is ON and SPKRS =1, the forced combining of AFX outputs can cause this sort of effect. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 USB option
Lyle Johnson wrote: don't need it if your computer has an RS232 serial port. If your computer has USB ports but no serial port, then a USB to serial port converter is needed. You missed a condition, namely that it is not possible to add a PCI or ISA serial card. For electronic hobbies, there are advantages in having a more directly connected serial card, e.g. - you will need it for accurate time synchronisation to a hardware clock; - you will need it for certain sorts of, timing critical, simple hardware interfaces, such as PIC programmers. -- David Woolley The Elecraft list is a forum for the discussion of topics related to Elecraft products and more general topics related ham radio List Guidelines http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_list_guidelines.htm ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 - Firmware version management question
Firmware versions seem to appear fairly frequently. I've just been downloading them all to the K3 Firmware folder that the Utility created for me. Is there something I should be doing to segregate the versions into separate folders? Doing that seems a little confusing since the MCU and DSP version numbers don't seem to track each other, but maybe someone has figured that out? 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2008 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 08 - www.cqp.org ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 AM feature request
Well, at least one reason is that some SW stations still insist on using frequencies other than precisely on the 0 or 5 kHz marks. Also, a slower tuning rate makes it easier to offset the tuning to one side a bit to help duck interference. This is the we don't need no stinkin' rules syndrome. SW listening and AM ham radio operation are the reasons that I insist on having full AM capability in any HF ham receiver/transmitter/transceiver before I will purchase it. Also, all too many of them recently have, unfortunately, bought into the idea that AM must have a faster tuning rate than other modes. Not necessarily a good idea, at least as far as I am concerned. But then, perhaps I just an OF. Selectable tuning rates for _all_ modes, including the very slowest to the very fastest are the way to go. - Jim, KL7CC David Woolley (E.L) wrote: Short wave broadcast stations are channelised with 5kHz channels; why would 1kHz steps be useful? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 AM feature request
On Fri, 2008-06-20 at 13:42, David Woolley (E.L) wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would it be possible to have a 1 KHz tuning step for AM? Unless I missed something it seems the smallest AM coarse step is 5 KHz. 1 KHz would be a lot better for tuning around the SWBC bands; 5 is just too coarse. Thanks. Short wave broadcast stations are channelised with 5kHz channels; why would 1kHz steps be useful? Outside of ITU Region 2 (the Americas) 9 kHz channel spacing is used on the AM band. Al N1AL ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Audio artifacts
It's the first time I've noticed this problem. I assume Lyle that you are not suggesting that it's a by-product of using the AFX, because I use AFX all the time and had not noticed it before. I don't have the settings for SPKR+PH _and_ SPKRS=1 on. AFX provides a delay between the two channels. If the channels are then summed, there will be peaks and nulls depending on the pitch. The same thing happens if you have two speakers in a room with hard walls and no draperies. It is not distortion, it is combining signals that are no longer in phase due to the intentionally introduced delay. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 AM feature request
Alan Bloom wrote: Outside of ITU Region 2 (the Americas) 9 kHz channel spacing is used on the AM band. Which is medium and long wave, not short wave. (I remember when the 200kHz standard frequency became 998kHz!) -- David Woolley Emails are not formal business letters, whatever businesses may want. RFC1855 says there should be an address here, but, in a world of spam, that is no longer good advice, as archive address hiding may not work. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 AM feature request
There are AM users in the SW spectrum that aren't BC station on 5 kHz steps. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 AFX, etc...
I enjoy the flexibility of the K3 audio system. I use the AFX stereo setup in non-stereo mode. Setup K3 for 2 speakers, place an MS4 or equivalent on top of a floor mounted Sounds Sweet speaker. The MS4 handles the sharp CW notes, the Sounds Sweet provides rich audio on phone modes, and it's all automatic with no external audio amplification. A little Rx-Eq is icing on the cake. I used to need to use amplified computer speakers to get a similar effect, it was never as good and always hard to keep RF out of the speaker wires. Highly recommended and imo -far- exceeds the audio coming from the K3/PCSDR setup. [Elecraft] Audio artifacts Lyle Johnson kk7p at wavecable.com Fri Jun 20 17:02:20 EDT 2008 Previous message: [Elecraft] Audio artifacts Next message: [Elecraft] Audio artifacts Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] It's the first time I've noticed this problem. I assume Lyle that you are not suggesting that it's a by-product of using the AFX, because I use AFX all the time and had not noticed it before. I don't have the settings for SPKR+PH _and_ SPKRS=1 on. AFX provides a delay between the two channels. If the channels are then summed, there will be peaks and nulls depending on the pitch. The same thing happens if you have two speakers in a room with hard walls and no draperies. It is not distortion, it is combining signals that are no longer in phase due to the intentionally introduced delay. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 AM feature request
I agree with Jim . A fast tuning rate on AM is not necessarily good. What is good is to be able to vary the rate to fit what the user likes . Like the FT-817 and IC-746. And, Jim, being a live OF beats the heck out of the alternative! 72 73HankK8DD - Original Message - From: Jim Wiley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: David Woolley (E.L) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 4:58 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 AM feature request Well, at least one reason is that some SW stations still insist on using frequencies other than precisely on the 0 or 5 kHz marks. Also, a slower tuning rate makes it easier to offset the tuning to one side a bit to help duck interference. This is the we don't need no stinkin' rules syndrome. SW listening and AM ham radio operation are the reasons that I insist on having full AM capability in any HF ham receiver/transmitter/transceiver before I will purchase it. Also, all too many of them recently have, unfortunately, bought into the idea that AM must have a faster tuning rate than other modes. Not necessarily a good idea, at least as far as I am concerned. But then, perhaps I just an OF. Selectable tuning rates for _all_ modes, including the very slowest to the very fastest are the way to go. - Jim, KL7CC David Woolley (E.L) wrote: Short wave broadcast stations are channelised with 5kHz channels; why would 1kHz steps be useful? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 AM feature request
Ken Kopp wrote: There are AM users in the SW spectrum that aren't BC station on 5 kHz steps. --- Many SW BC stations in Regions 1,2 and 3 aren't either especially in the 'Tropical BC Bands', a large number in S.America. 73, Geoff GM4ESD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Katiegram
On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:53:08 -0400, Joe Subich, W4TV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks like the mould has been broken. The last two reported are a full 14 days shorter order to katiegram than previous orders. I would not count on it holding at least in the short term. Based on comments here, there is a significant backlog of orders being held so the K3 and KRX3 can ship at the same time. If the KRX3 begins to ship in quantity next week as currently scheduled, the held units will move to the top of the queue. 73, [snip] Well don't forget that many of us who have the rigs are waiting for the Sub RX to so I expect them to ship those first Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety deserve neither Liberty nor Safety An excerpt from a letter written in 1755 from the Assembly to the Governor of Pennsylvania. Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like. http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Katiegram
According to UPS shipment data received today, I hope to get my K3 next Wednesday, the 25 of June. This would be 4 months, 3 weeks so slightly shorter than 5 months it has been running. Jim K4JAF - Original Message - From: Tom Childers, N5GE [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 7:16 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Katiegram On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:53:08 -0400, Joe Subich, W4TV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks like the mould has been broken. The last two reported are a full 14 days shorter order to katiegram than previous orders. I would not count on it holding at least in the short term. Based on comments here, there is a significant backlog of orders being held so the K3 and KRX3 can ship at the same time. If the KRX3 begins to ship in quantity next week as currently scheduled, the held units will move to the top of the queue. 73, [snip] Well don't forget that many of us who have the rigs are waiting for the Sub RX to so I expect them to ship those first Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety deserve neither Liberty nor Safety An excerpt from a letter written in 1755 from the Assembly to the Governor of Pennsylvania. Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like. http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 - no rf in data mode (psk) after download of firmware.
I did my first download of the firmware tonite and now have no rf output, (1 bar) when transmitting on psk. If I hit the tune button, the mode changes to CW and the meter shows the 25 watts of rf. Can someone tell me how to undo the new firmware, I was perfectly happy with how the radio (#758) worked before I screwed it up. Tnx, Paul VanOveren, NF8J ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Bad Filters
Jerry, When I got my K3 I found the FM filter was open (no signals). When Electaft Support sent me a replacement I could only get 1.5 watts out through the filter (verses 100 watts through a ,001 UF capacitor) on FM. When I again contacted Support, I suggested that they plug the FM filter into a K3 and test it before they send it to me. When I got the replacement FM filter (My second replacement) it worked fine. To answer your question, I don't think they test all filters. 73 Dave KD1NA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Bad Filters
We do now! Originally all 8 pole filters were supposed to be 100% tested at INRAD's supplier. When we discovered some bad ones had gotten through, we added 100% testing at Elecraft and at INRAD in Aptos. 73, Eric WA6HHQ _..._ David Robertson wrote: Jerry, When I got my K3 I found the FM filter was open (no signals). When Electaft Support sent me a replacement I could only get 1.5 watts out through the filter (verses 100 watts through a ,001 UF capacitor) on FM. When I again contacted Support, I suggested that they plug the FM filter into a K3 and test it before they send it to me. When I got the replacement FM filter (My second replacement) it worked fine. To answer your question, I don't think they test all filters. 73 Dave KD1NA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] How to get 100 watt amp enabled?
I just installed the KPA3 - the fans work in the test mode - I let the config in NOR instead of not installed. I am still only seeing 12 watts out - running the 1.96 firmware that came with it. I set the PA temp according to the sheet - I can not get xmit LP to HP for so reason - any ideas - maybe I'm just tired? The fuse leads are hooked up. Question #2 I know that you have to configure the roofing filter for each mode - Do they need to be configured on each mode on every band or just one of the bands to cover for all bands? Anyone got any ideas? Thanks and 73, Bill N4ZI ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] What to do with my K3
I was waiting and waiting for the K3 and ended up buying a Yaesu FT-2000D. The FT-2000D is a great rig, and I like it for sure. Now my new K3 arrived, but I can't really afford to keep both. I wonder if I could get it built before field day, if so, it would be a great time to test both rigs and see which I like better. I could probably get a small premium for it if I sold it I could probably sell the FT-2000D and get most of what I paid for it back. Decisions, Decisions. Comments from the peanut gallery? 73 de Joseph Durnal NE3R ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] How to get 100 watt amp enabled?
Are you in PA NOR or in PAIO NOR? You need to be in PA NOR to enable high power. Bob NW8L On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 9:01 PM, Bill Maddock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just installed the KPA3 - the fans work in the test mode - I let the config in NOR instead of not installed. I am still only seeing 12 watts out - running the 1.96 firmware that came with it. I set the PA temp according to the sheet - I can not get xmit LP to HP for so reason - any ideas - maybe I'm just tired? The fuse leads are hooked up. Question #2 I know that you have to configure the roofing filter for each mode - Do they need to be configured on each mode on every band or just one of the bands to cover for all bands? Anyone got any ideas? Thanks and 73, Bill N4ZI ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - no rf in data mode (psk) after download of firmware.
What firmware version were you running before the update? There have been changes in the way SSB and soundcard modes (DATA A) are set up in recent versions. Bob NW8L On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 7:53 PM, PAUL VANOVEREN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I did my first download of the firmware tonite and now have no rf output, (1 bar) when transmitting on psk. If I hit the tune button, the mode changes to CW and the meter shows the 25 watts of rf. Can someone tell me how to undo the new firmware, I was perfectly happy with how the radio (#758) worked before I screwed it up. Tnx, Paul VanOveren, NF8J ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] How to get 100 watt amp enabled?
You are right I was on the wrong one, but found the PA NOR and turned off rig and back on - now it's allright - Ignorance is Bliss - I'm learning My power supply is MFJ 4245MV a 45 amp - I will use til after FD than I will do perm hookup to Astron 70A. Boy I love how this radio can cut power back so accurately - very comparable with my drake W4 wattmeter! WE ARE ALL Fixed!! Thanks and 73, Bill N4ZI --- On Fri, 6/20/08, Bob Cunnings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Bob Cunnings [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How to get 100 watt amp enabled? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, June 20, 2008, 11:25 PM Are you in PA NOR or in PAIO NOR? You need to be in PA NOR to enable high power. Bob NW8L On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 9:01 PM, Bill Maddock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just installed the KPA3 - the fans work in the test mode - I let the config in NOR instead of not installed. I am still only seeing 12 watts out - running the 1.96 firmware that came with it. I set the PA temp according to the sheet - I can not get xmit LP to HP for so reason - any ideas - maybe I'm just tired? The fuse leads are hooked up. Question #2 I know that you have to configure the roofing filter for each mode - Do they need to be configured on each mode on every band or just one of the bands to cover for all bands? Anyone got any ideas? Thanks and 73, Bill N4ZI ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
