Re: [Elecraft] K3: listening to both rcvrs - Reduced receiver noise floor
Tayloe Dan-P26412 wrote: single composite receiver with a lower noise floor. If you added just enough RF pre-amplification to overcome the signal splitting loss to N receivers, adding more and more receivers Only if the pre-amplifiers are noiseless, or at least contribute equivalent input noise power that is much less than the equivalent power generated by the receiver times their gain. In that case, you could do better by using the pre-amp on one receiver and dumping the excess gain later in the system. That's better in noise, but you may compromise dynamic range more. in parallel will produce a composite receiver that has a better and better noise floor. This is in essence what the space telescope folks do. They gang many dishes and many receivers together across a very large area to get an enhancement on the signal and space noise and a suppression of the effective receiver noise contribution. In this case, there is no splitting loss, and the noise is uncorrelated because it is being received at different locations. -- 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] K3 to Original Facotry Settings?
paul hendershott wrote: Can the K3 be re-set back to the original Main Menu/Config settings that the K3 arrived with? I have the latest firmware installed. If you just want to return some CONFIG settings to their defaults, tap METER while in the specific CONFIG Menu and you will see the default setting in the display. For example, while in CONFIG:AGC THR, tap METER and you will see 5 AGC THRESHOLD. The number in the is the default setting. To do a full reset, see Parameter Initialization on page 61 of the current manual, and read it *very carefully* because you will need to redo calibration and firmware setup (unless you SAVE everything beforehand and then RECALL using the K3 Utility Configuration Menu, which may defeat your intention to reset everything). 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/FS%3A-K3-Panadapter-plus-accessories---reduced%21-tp1510403p1513921.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] External Reference
Has anyone heard of progress on the external reference feature being activated? thanks Phil K3TUF ___ 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] RE: K3 Filter Questions
Dave, It is unlikely, but possible that your 250 Hz filter is defective. My original 400 Hz filter had a center frequency offset beyond the 250 Hz correction limit (as an 8-pole, supposed to be 0 Hz offset). If you can center the signal in another filter's bandbass (use CWT to be sure) and then switch to the narrow filter and it is no longer there, but noise is, tune the receiver (first try shifting the DSP) and see if you find it nearby. If it's way off you may need to configure it as if it were a wider filter (say 1 kHz) and have the DSP set to 1 kHz, so it will get through. I have had an opportunity to evaluate quite a few K3 filters lately, and this is the only one I've seen that was obviously off frequency -- in my personal K3 -- naturally g! Needless to say, Elecraft replaced the filter immediately and that fixed the problem. snip 1. When I turn my 250 Hz filter on in config, and then select that filter (which is FL5 here)I can hear noise coming through but no cw signals come through. I can see the signals on my PowerSDR/LP-PAN setup and CW Skimmer. Signal comes through all the rest of the filters O.K. Yes, I opened the radio, and all the filters are installed. snip Regards, Joel Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR ___ 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 - How to get more headphone output
In the recent discussions of this subject, I don't recall any mention of Rx EQ settings, or FLx gain settings as ways of obtaining more output. For CW operation, I'm using +10 dB gain in the 200 Hz and 400 Hz Rx EQ bands (my CW pitch settings are always set between 300 and 400 Hz). I get plenty of headphone volume in my cheap Radio Shack stereo headset (especially if I remember to keep the earpiece volume controls turned up!) 73, Chuck NI0C ___ 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 - How to get more headphone output
In the recent discussions of this subject, I don't recall any mention of Rx EQ settings, or FLx gain settings as ways of obtaining more output... I don't recommend that you do this, although of course yo can. When you go to 100 Hz or 50 Hz width, the RxEQ is no longer in effect so you'll lose this boost. I'd suggest more sensitive headphones if setting AF Gain to HI doesn't give yu the boost you need. 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: listening to both rcvrs - Reduced receiver noise floor
On Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:03:53 +, David Woolley (E.L) wrote: In this case, there is no splitting loss, and the noise is uncorrelated because it is being received at different locations. It's a risky to assume that ALL RX noise is uncorrelated after being detected. While there may be differences in RF level due to antenna displacement and transmission line length, the detected audio may be correlated if some specific noise source is heard by both receivers. In other words, noise can be random or correlated. Examples: an impulse noise generated from a power line or hash generated by a swithing power supply. While both are broadband sources, they are NOT random. If both antennas hear a source like them, the detected audio will be correlated between the two receivers! So in that case, there's no advantage from combining the two RX outputs. The 3 dB advantage arises when the noise is truly random, like the noise preamps that are not common to the two receivers. 73, Jim Brown K9YC ___ 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] Filter questions
On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:42:22 -0800, Dick Dievendorff wrote: Eric Scace, K3NA, is usually worth listening to (or reading) on a lot of topics; psychoacoustics seem to be of particular interest to Eric. He has an interesting post on the TopBand Forum on this topic: http://lists.contesting.com/_topband/2006-11/msg00205.html As a member of the Acoustical Society, Fellow of the Audio Engineering Society, and a student of psychoacoustics (the science of how we hear and interpret sound), I can vouch for the wisdom of Eric's advice. I've independently given the same advice. Someone else noted another good reason for listening to lower pitched CW -- hearing loss tends to be greatest at high frequencies! 73, Jim K9YC ___ 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 - How to get more headphone output
ni0c wrote: In the recent discussions of this subject, I don't recall any mention of Rx EQ settings, or FLx gain settings as ways of obtaining more output. For CW operation, I'm using +10 dB gain in the 200 Hz and 400 Hz Rx EQ bands (my CW pitch settings are always set between 300 and 400 Hz). I get plenty of headphone volume in my cheap Radio Shack stereo headset (especially if I remember to keep the earpiece volume controls turned up!) You really shouldn't need to increase the filter gains over what is necessary to equalize the filters. For example, I have my 2.8 and 1 kHz filters set to 0 db, and the 400 Hz one to +4 dB. I verified that this was correct by using a steady signal source (an Elecraft XG-1), turning the AGC off and using the dBv function to compare the gains. If you need more headphone volume, first make sure that you have set the AF Gain in the CONFIG menu to HIGH. If that doesn't work, something's wrong. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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] For Sale K3/100
With much regret, I am selling my K3. I need to fund some international travel after the first of the year. Here is what I have under the hood: Factory assembled K3/100 #330 KAT3 Internal ATU KTCXO3-1 TCXO KUSB USB Adapter w/software KBPF3 General coverage RX bandpass filter KPCA-F Power cable KFL3A-2.7k 2.7kHz stock roofing filter KFL3A-1.8K 1.8kHz 8-pole roofing filter KFL3A-500 500Hz narrow 5-pole roofing filter KFL3B-FM FM b/w 8-pole roofing filter Original box and packing/documentation. No mic Current firmware loaded: MCU 2.46 / DSP 1.92, Oct 3, 2008 Asking $2950.00 Original owner, never an issue (other than user error), never outdoors, non-smoker. I wll ship CONUS. Please only direct e-mail, no list replies. 73, Dave – NZ6D [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/For-Sale-K3-100-tp1515086p1515086.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] Making K3 RX audio like K2
I like the sound of the RX audio of my K2 with the KAF2 filter better than my K3. It has less hiss and just sounds better - at least to my crummy ears.. I have played around some with the RX equalizer in the K3 and have improved it some but has anyone had time to really find out what settings will best mirror the K2 with the KAF2? Thanks and 73, Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Making-K3-RX-audio-like-K2-tp1515391p1515391.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] K2 Transmit Alignment
I had trouble aligning on all bands with the KPA. So, I rewound T5 and found D21 broken and replaced it. Now, the power is erratic. I once had the 2 watts set on 7100 hz and now it won't go above 0.1 watts. Is there a way to reset the K2 power output? I've gone clear back to the beginning and everything works perfectly until I get to the transmitter alignment. No, I don't have the KPA100 connected. Ron, KE5QDA ___ 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 Transmit Alignment
Ron, Do you have power output on any band? Try them and see. The display of 0.1 watts is as low as it will indicate. An indicated 'output' of 0.1 or 0.2 usually means no power output at all. Check the other bands and get back with us for further troubleshooting, your answer will indicate where to look next. If you do not have power output on any band, you will likely need to build the RF Probe from the parts provided with your kit (unless you have an oscilloscope with a 10x probe). 73, Don W3FPR Ron McCurdy wrote: I had trouble aligning on all bands with the KPA. So, I rewound T5 and found D21 broken and replaced it. Now, the power is erratic. I once had the 2 watts set on 7100 hz and now it won’t go above 0.1 watts. Is there a way to reset the K2 power output? I’ve gone clear back to the beginning and everything works perfectly until I get to the transmitter alignment. No, I don’t have the KPA100 connected. Ron, KE5QDA ___ 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: [PNWVHFS] Re: [Elecraft] K3 Northwest Workshop Update 17 Nov 2008
FOR KK7P: I have received inquiries from a few additional people in the NW who would like to attend, but they do not have Lyle's phone number or email address. Is there some way they can contact you, Lyle? TNX and 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11, 6m DXCC #815 ___ 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: [PNWVHFS] Re: [Elecraft] K3 Northwest Workshop Update 17 Nov 2008
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 73, Eric Lance Collister wrote: FOR KK7P: I have received inquiries from a few additional people in the NW who would like to attend, but they do not have Lyle's phone number or email address. Is there some way they can contact you, Lyle? TNX and 73, Lance ___ 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] Item for 'Wish list ' maybe
This is a software option I would like to have. Maybe it is already do-able. If so, I hope someone will tell me how. If not, I hope this request will get put up on the 'Wish List'. *** I would like the VFO A display to always show the frequency that the K3 is using when operating split. The VFO A should change to the TX frequency when I key down and jump back to the RX frequency when I key up. Thus, when operating CW on split, the screen would be flickering all the time between the two frequencies. Subsequently, if I try to have a regular QSO, the flickering would be a constant reminder that I have left the split on (split happens!). I had this feature on my old Icom 735 and I am missing it on the K3. Thanks in advance for any advice.Bruce KI7VR___ 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] FS - K2 #3434
I have settled in with my K-3 and see my K2 sitting and gathering dust. Includes: K2-100 KSB2 K160RX KNB2 KAF2 KDSP2 KAT100 QRP top G3LIV Isoterm cables for data modes Asking $1,100 for all or make offer. Will not piece out. Contact off reflector for more details. 73s Greg KD7SRC ___ 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: Item for 'Wish list ' maybe
In a recent message, Bruce Fleming [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ... *** I would like the VFO A display to always show the frequency that the K3 is using when operating split. The VFO A should change to the TX frequency when I key down and jump back to the RX frequency when I key up. Thus, when operating CW on split, the screen would be flickering all the time between the two frequencies. I had this feature on my old Icom 735 and I am missing it on the K3. The K2 does this, Bruce; it's strange that this does not happen with the K3. I agree it should go on the wish list. 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- ___ 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: Item for 'Wish list ' maybe
The K3 does not do this simply because there is a separate display for both VFOs and are shown at the same time. So you always know what your RX and TX frequencies are. The K2 does this because it does not have a dedicated freq display for VFO B. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Tue Nov 18 13:47 , David Pratt sent: In a recent message, Bruce Fleming [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ... *** I would like the VFO A display to always show the frequency that the K3 is using when operating split. The VFO A should change to the TX frequency when I key down and jump back to the RX frequency when I key up. Thus, when operating CW on split, the screen would be flickering all the time between the two frequencies. I had this feature on my old Icom 735 and I am missing it on the K3. The K2 does this, Bruce; it's strange that this does not happen with the K3. I agree it should go on the wish list. 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- ___ 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: Item for 'Wish list ' maybe
Greg, What you say simply isn't true if one is using text decode or displaying other VFO B slot parameters. 73 de Brian/K3KO Greg - AB7R wrote: The K3 does not do this simply because there is a separate display for both VFOs and are shown at the same time. So you always know what your RX and TX frequencies are. The K2 does this because it does not have a dedicated freq display for VFO B. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 ___ 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] Making K3 RX audio like K2
Hello Bill! I like the sound of the RX audio of my K2 with the KAF2 filter better than my K3. It has less hiss and just sounds better - at least to my crummy ears.. I have played around some with the RX equalizer in the K3 and have improved it some but has anyone had time to really find out what settings will best mirror the K2 with the KAF2? The K3 is a very different radio than the K2, and some of this will be reflected in a different character in its sound. The KAF2 uses analog filters with feedback to provide narrower bandwidths, and includes an L/C low pass filter to suppress hiss and other high-frequency noises. In general, the K3 DSP filters are sharper than those of the K2 w/KAF2. One way to get some of the feel might be to use the PB feature in CW mode. This lets you adjust a wider, underlying filter which may restore a little of the audio you've become accustomed to in the K2. If you have exceptional high frequency hearing, you might want to consider headphones (or speakers/amplified speakers) with some high frequency roll off. Activation of NR with a setting of F1-1 or F1-2 may also help tailor the sound a bit more to that of the K2. In the end, though, the K3 has its own unique characteristics. I hope you grow to enjoy them as much as you do those of your venerable K2 /KAF2. 73, Lyle KK7P (whose K2s are getting very dusty...) ___ 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] Making K3 RX audio like K2
In general, the K3 DSP filters are sharper than those of the K2 w/KAF2. One way to get some of the feel might be to use the PB feature in CW I meant PB2. Also, be sure to try AFX with stereo headphones. DLY 3 to DLY 5 can make a real difference in the presence of a signal. Enjoy! 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: Item for 'Wish list ' maybe
What you say is true enough. But I think when most people are operating split they have the VFO B normal display on and not the alternate display. Of course nothing like that is true all the time...but I think it is true most of the time. I like to operate QSK and to me having the VFOA frequency change rapidly while sending CW would just drive me bonkersmore so than I already amjust ask my dog! :) - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Tue Nov 18 15:07 , Brian Alsop sent: Greg, What you say simply isn't true if one is using text decode or displaying other VFO B slot parameters. 73 de Brian/K3KO Greg - AB7R wrote: The K3 does not do this simply because there is a separate display for both VFOs and are shown at the same time. So you always know what your RX and TX frequencies are. The K2 does this because it does not have a dedicated freq display for VFO B. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 ___ 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] Making K3 RX audio like K2
Thanks Lyle, I had not thought of changing the delay on afx which I use all the time. I wear hearing aids which may be part of my problem though I take them off when using headphones. I'll try PB2 in CW and see how that works. Don't get me wrong - the audio od the K3 is excellent just different than my K2. Lyle Johnson wrote: Hello Bill! I like the sound of the RX audio of my K2 with the KAF2 filter better than my K3. It has less hiss and just sounds better - at least to my crummy ears.. I have played around some with the RX equalizer in the K3 and have improved it some but has anyone had time to really find out what settings will best mirror the K2 with the KAF2? The K3 is a very different radio than the K2, and some of this will be reflected in a different character in its sound. The KAF2 uses analog filters with feedback to provide narrower bandwidths, and includes an L/C low pass filter to suppress hiss and other high-frequency noises. In general, the K3 DSP filters are sharper than those of the K2 w/KAF2. One way to get some of the feel might be to use the PB feature in CW mode. This lets you adjust a wider, underlying filter which may restore a little of the audio you've become accustomed to in the K2. If you have exceptional high frequency hearing, you might want to consider headphones (or speakers/amplified speakers) with some high frequency roll off. Activation of NR with a setting of F1-1 or F1-2 may also help tailor the sound a bit more to that of the K2. In the end, though, the K3 has its own unique characteristics. I hope you grow to enjoy them as much as you do those of your venerable K2 /KAF2. 73, Lyle KK7P (whose K2s are getting very dusty...) ___ 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://n2.nabble.com/Making-K3-RX-audio-like-K2-tp1515391p1516999.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: Item for 'Wish list ' maybe
Hi, Before I bought the K3, I too, was concerned about the fact that the main (A) VFO display would not change when transmitting with split enabled, but I am no more. There are a number of indications in the display that I am in split mode, the delta-F LED is lit, the TX arrow points down to the B VFO and unless you have an alternate display in the B VFO it will display the transmit frequency. To have the main (A) display change when transmitting really only makes sense when there is just one frequency display (which is what I was used to, too). And I agree with Greg that having it swapping with each dit on CW would drive me crazy. I also agree that when operating split it is prudent to have the B display set for the B VFO frequency. Knut - AB2TC Greg - AB7R wrote: What you say is true enough. But I think when most people are operating split they have the VFO B normal display on and not the alternate display. Of course nothing like that is true all the time...but I think it is true most of the time. I like to operate QSK and to me having the VFOA frequency change rapidly while sending CW would just drive me bonkersmore so than I already amjust ask my dog! :) snip - AB2TC - Knut -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Item-for-%27Wish-list-%27-maybe-tp1516191p1517001.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] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.67: Main/Sub AF balance control; AGC-off AF limiter
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.67 (with DSP rev 1.96) is now available. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Full details appear below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * MCU 2.67 / DSP 1.96, 11-18-2008 * MAIN/SUB BALANCE CONTROL: If CONFIG:SUB AF is set to BALANCE, then the SUB AF GAIN control becomes a main/sub AF balance control when the sub receiver is turned on (including diversity mode). In this case the MAIN AF GAIN controls the AF gain level for both receivers. When SUB AF is at 12 o’ clock, both receivers will be at full volume (main left, sub right). If SUB AF is rotated fully counter-clockwise, you’ll hear only the main receiver. If it’s rotated fully clockwise, you’ll hear only the sub receiver. At intermediate settings you’ll hear both. A BALANCE control is very useful for contesting and split operation. But it can also save a lot of AF gain control tweaking (i.e., matching main and sub), since MAIN AF controls both main and sub receiver audio. * AGC-OFF AF LIMITER: An adjustable AF output limiter has been added for operators who turn AGC off. This can protect your ears if a large signal appears. Signals or noise above the threshold will sound highly distorted due to the limiting action, reminding you to back down the AF or RF gain. The associated menu entry, CONFIG:AF LIM, defaults to NOR. Typical settings for those who often turn AGC off are 17 to 23, but some experimentation will be required. * EASY SUB RX ANTENNA SWITCHING: A hold of RX ANT will alternate between MAIN and AUX for the sub receiver’s antenna, if the sub is installed. This is faster than going into BSET to switch the sub antenna. * SUB ANT SAVED SEPARATELY FOR DIVERSITY/NON-DIVERSITY: At many stations, the sub receiver’s AUX antenna is only used in diversity mode. The K3 now remembers which sub RX antenna setting you use in diversity and non-diversity cases, so you won’t have to use BSET as often. * DIGOUT0 SIGNAL (ACC connector): This now behaves as described in the owner's manual. When a transverter band is selected that is configured for low-power operation (i.e., .01-1.50 mW, and using the KXV3’s XVTR IN/OUT jacks), DIGOUT0 provides a low-resistance path to ground that could be used to activate a small relay or other circuitry. At all other times the DIGOUT0 line will float (high-Z). If all transverter bands are configured for low power, then DIGOUT0 can be used as a “transverter band selected” signal. * POWER LEVEL ON XVTR AND HF BANDS: Switching between HF and transverter bands no longer modifies the present HF band power setting. --- 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
