[Elecraft] ECO for SPOT Control - feedback
How would this differ from calling CQ and subsequently operating throughout a QSO in SPLIT mode? This way, if the other guy drifts, the two of you don't leap-frog up or down in frequency. Using SPLIT seems much easier than twiddling ... and resetting ... the RIT, a control I never use. This is the way I always operate. I did turn on RIT once ... to see if it worked. I could well be missing something, though CWT remaining turned on in CW mode is GREAT! Thanks Wayne! CWT is probably my radio's most-used feature. (:-) 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 main/sub band independence -- need more firmware testers
Excellent. I bet it does not work with two transverters though - how could it? What I hope it will do is work with 6m and a transverter, for 50/70MHz crossband Es. I can test but as I do not have the ATU the results might not be very interesting because both receivers will have to share the same antenna. Which brings me on to a question if I did have the ATU. If the two receivers are on different bands, but with only one antenna, presumably the sub still received through the ATU which may be a problem if the ATU is lossy on that band, so... can the ATU be bypassed on receive? Mike wayne burdick wrote: Hi all, The K3's main/sub band independence functionality is working quite well. To get it finalized, I'd like to find a few more enthusiastic testers to pound on it. The present code (rev 2.92) is at field-test level, so this is not for the risk-averse. Please e-mail me directly if you're interested. I already have several names on my list and will be contacting everyone tomorrow. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-main-sub-band-independenceneed-more-firmware-testers-tp2266953p2267715.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 interface to THP 1.5Kfx amp
Thanks for this info, I have a 50W THP amplifier and found the DIN didn't fit properly. Now I know why. I have an HL1.2kfx which came with a plug which I have wired up for PTT. This amplifier produces 600W rather than 750W and is a good match to the K3 for those countries with 400W limits and without the +-3dB measurement tolerance applicable in Germany, where they have a terrible problem calibrating their power meters. The 1.2kfx does not come with automatic band switching yet internally it is almost exactly the same as the 1.5kfx and uses relays for band select controlled by a rotary switch. The RF decks are the same but the PSU is lighter duty which is why the power rating is lower. Once the warranty runs out I will enable automatic band selection via a logic board. Phil amp; Debbie Salas wrote: The THP 5-pin DIN is actually a 6-pin DIN, but they don't use pin 6. Buy a regular 6-pin DIN plug and it will work. Phil - AD5X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-interface-to-THP-1.5Kfx-amp-tp2265347p2267747.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 CW decode while VFO B is on alternate display
Dear Elecrafters: Is there a way to make the K3 decode CW even while VFO B is set to an alternate display like PA TEMP? Mine decodes fine while VFO B is displaying VFO B freq, but not in the other modes. It seems like it should be able to do this. If this is a RTFM situation, please accept my apologies and please point me to the right page. 73, Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Web Site - speed
Thanks to all who replied. I have now tried it with 3 PC's here, and get the same result. So unless they all have the same virus etc the problem looks ISP'ish. The strange thing is that other US based sites such as Telepost and NASA load at full speed. I will get a friend who is with another ISP to try. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Tue, 3 Feb 2009 17:54:28 GMT, Stewart Baker wrote: Is it me, or is the Elecraft site very slow to load. At present it is a bit like kick starting a Snail. Stewart G3RXQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Web Site - speed
Many sites are slow here this morning. Others normal. It must be a networking fault. Possibly due to snow. Mike -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-Web-Site---speed-tp2264678p2267873.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [K2] Mods and AppNotes page
Hello, sorry if it was discussed already... I am looking for complete list of Mods and AppNotes for K2 and K2/100 as I would like to make revision of my K2/100 for which mods or appnotes I should do. I found nice place for K3 where is possible to download all mods and appnotes for K3 but nothing for K2. Did I missed it on web? Thank You for help, 73 - Petr, OK1RP -- Petr Ourednik indi...@xsmail.com -- http://ok1rp.blog.cz (Hamradio) http://topband.blog.cz (160m) http://www.qsl.net/ok1rp __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decode while VFO B is on alternate display
eric norris wrote: Is there a way to make the K3 decode CW even while VFO B is set to an alternate display like PA TEMP? Mine decodes fine while VFO B is displaying VFO B freq, but not in the other modes. It seems like it should be able to do this. If this is a RTFM situation, please accept my apologies and please point me to the right page. 73, Eric WD6DBM No, you just have to disable the alternate display. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham Directoryhttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-CW-decode-while-VFO-B-is-on-alternate-display-tp2267780p2268114.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest,Web site slow to load
Hello Srewart, I am on ntlworld.com and I have just checked my down load speed 11.07Hrs 04/02/2009 and it is very fast, no delay at all. Maybe you have a problem somewhere in the system. 73 de Barry G4DBS K2/100 owner. elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to elecraft@mailman.qth.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net You can reach the person managing the list at elecraft-ow...@mailman.qth.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Elecraft digest... Today's Topics: 1. Re: RTTY problem (Ed Steeble) 2. Re: ATU Manual Adjust not working ? (wayne burdick) 3. K3 Mods or Updates (W0MU Mike Fatchett) 4. Re: K3 Mods or Updates (Lyle Johnson) 5. ATU Manual Adjust not working ? (Mike Scott) 6. Elecraft Web Site - speed (Stewart Baker) 7. Re: K3 AM reception (Graham Kimbell (G3TCT)) 8. Re: Elecraft Web Site - speed (Don Wilhelm) 9. Re: Elecraft Web Site - speed (Julian, G4ILO) 10. Elecraft Items For Sale (hims...@basicisp.net) 11. W1 housing? (Ken Kopp) 12. Re: Elecraft Web Site - speed (Grant Youngman) 13. Re: Elecraft Web Site - speed (Darwin, Keith) 14. Re: W1 housing? (Dave Van Wallaghen) 15. Re: K3 AM reception (Grant Youngman) 16. K3 interface to THP 1.5Kfx amp (Jim Spears) 17. (no subject) (Phil LaMarche) 18. PEP and forward power about double of set power (Greg Buhyoff) 19. Downloading K3 Config (Roy Morris) 20. K3 KDVR3 - Monitoring AF Play (Geoffrey Downs) 21. Re: PEP and forward power about double of set power (Julian, G4ILO) 22. K2 diffuser installation (Bill Miner) 23. Re: Downloading K3 Config (Julian, G4ILO) 24. K2 control board U6 pin 29,30 (Mike Weir) 25. Re: Downloading K3 Config (Dick Dievendorff) 26. [K3] KPA3 12v Sense Mod Question (Corboy-Poteet) 27. Re: K3 interface to THP 1.5Kfx amp (Phil Debbie Salas) 28. Re: [K3] KPA3 12v Sense Mod Question (Ron D'Eau Claire) 29. KAT2 question abt voltage at U4, pin7 (kc9...@aol.com) 30. Re: KAT2 question abt voltage at U4, pin7 (Don Wilhelm) 31. K3 momentary loss of audio (W7TEA) 32. K3 RF knob Broken (Ron Hinton) 33. Re: K3 RF knob Broken (Jay Rodaman) 34. Re: K3 RF knob Broken (Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604) 35. Re: K3 RF knob Broken (wayne burdick) 36. Re: K3 RF knob Broken (Tom Hammond) 37. KX1 appears dead after KXB3080 PCB installed... ...Help please! (Shawn Morrow) 38. Re: K3 AM reception (Gill W4RYW) 39. Set power and actual measured power all square now (Greg Buhyoff) 40. Re: Downloading K3 Config (Roy Morris) 41. K2 power out (John) 42. Re: KX1 appears dead after KXB3080 PCB installed... ...Help please! (Don Wilhelm) -- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:12:45 -0500 From: Ed Steeble estee...@sc.rr.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RTTY problem To: K3_Discussion_Group elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: 49887b0d.6070...@sc.rr.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I use Quick Mix http://www.ptpart.co.uk/quickmix/ to save and restore my sound card setting. This program has saved me more than once. 73, Ed K3IXD K3 1726 Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:14:41 + From: Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RTTY problem To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: 49885f61.3090...@nc.rr.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Had the same thing happen after installing the new Google Earth today. I couldn't figure out what was changed in the audio pannel. Restoring computer to a state just before the Google Earth install solved the problem. 73 de Brian/K3KO N1IX wrote: I am having a problem with receiving RTTY signals. It worked before so I assume it is something I have set incorrectly. There is no display of anything on any of the RTTY applications. No waterfall, nothing at all. I have tried different computers and multiple applications with the same results. I have adjusted the line out item in the config menu to full scale. I plugged headphones into the line out jack I can hear the RTTY signal but it seems to be attenuated. Although I don't know how loud it should be. BTW: transmit doesn't work at all. That will be the subject of another email. Any help would be appreciated. Dave N1IX -- Message: 2 Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 09:14:18 -0800 From: wayne burdick n...@elecraft.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ATU Manual Adjust not working ? To: CLAS OLOF BERGMAN classe.berg...@telia.com Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID:
[Elecraft] Firmware bug?
After installing the latest Beta firmware and utility I realized, that the K3 does not pull out more than 85 watt on some bands. The power is set to 100 watt. Did anybody notice that? 73, Chris-OE5CSP -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Firmware-bug--tp2268444p2268444.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Mods and AppNotes page
Petr, For the K2, you will find that information on the order page at the Elecraft website. Click on Order in the left sidebar, then click on Spare Parts, Mod Kits, and Firmware. The mod kits in the listing indicate the serial number when the K2 kits were updated. If you purchased a used K2 it may already have some (or all) the mods installed. If that is the case, you may have to download the instructions and compare with your K2 to see if it is present. 73, Don W3FPR Petr Ourednik wrote: Hello, sorry if it was discussed already... I am looking for complete list of Mods and AppNotes for K2 and K2/100 as I would like to make revision of my K2/100 for which mods or appnotes I should do. I found nice place for K3 where is possible to download all mods and appnotes for K3 but nothing for K2. Did I missed it on web? Thank You for help, 73 - Petr, OK1RP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] ECO for SPOT Control
As would I. 73 de K1ESE John W6NEK wrote: Hi Michael, That is a meaningful and outstanding suggestion. I would really like to see Elecraft add it to the List. Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: The Smiths To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 8:54 PM Subject: [Elecraft] ECO for SPOT Control I would like to suggest an upgrade for the SPOT control function. As you know, the SPOT function changes the Main VFO's frequency to Beat Frequency a CW signal. This function is wonderful when used to tune in a received signal within the CWT area. However, if after sending a CQ, and having someone answer you, you hit the SPOT control, you once again move your Main VFO off frequency. This risks the other party answering your CQ from being able to find you once again. My suggestion would be to allow for the SPOT button to function as a RIT only control when the RIT button is engaged. If the RIT button is NOT engaged, then the Main VFO would move as normal. OR if the XIT button is engaged, then the SPOT function would also work as it does currently. Having the SPOT work as a RIT control when the RIT button is engaged, would make it MUCH easier for a user (contester etc..) to send a CQ, wait for an answer, then align the K3 to the answering parties BFO frequency, without moving the Main VFO frequency. Thus, Making the RIT knob a secondary tool for finding people too off center to capture in the CWT area. I would love to see some feedback on this new feature, and ask that it gets implemented in the software if enough people agree with me. If you don't understand, or need further explanation please let me know. Michael Aretsky N6MQL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] ECO for SPOT Control
I think it is a good idea. I don't use CWT / auto-spot much and you've just made me realize my reason. Once I call CQ and someone answers, I don't change my TX freq and the auto tune feature does just that. Instead, I make sure CWT is off and use the spot tone to tune the guy in with RIT. The other reason I don't use CWT is that I don't like it taking part of my S-meter away. If CWT used the VFO-B area to show it's tuning display that would be great. But then I'd want to separate CWT and SPOT so I could turn on the CWT display but have the SPOT button still just sound the side tone rather than engaging auto-tune. Ah, too many options and possibilities. - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - - Original Message - My suggestion would be to allow for the SPOT button to function as a RIT only control when the RIT button is engaged. If the RIT button is NOT engaged, then the Main VFO would move as normal. Michael Aretsky N6MQL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft Web Site - Speed
I am now able to get fast access the Elecraft site. Back up to Warp Factor 10... Don't know why this is, must be the snow melting ! 73 Stewart G3RXQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] ECO for SPOT Control
Michael, Operating modes do differ, but -- I would never even think to using Auto-Spot after I called CQ or after I established a QSO simply because I know it would change my transmit frequency. In other words, I would not tap the SPOT button after a CQ, but I still use the CWT indicator visually. If I must tune to center the replying station in the CWT display, that is fine, one can use RIT, or as I prefer, drop into SPLIT operation - just tap AB, then hold AB to get into split and then I can tune the station with the VFO A knob without altering my transmit frequency. I don't see enough added utility in this to add another degree of complexity to the user interface. 73, Don W3FPR The Smiths wrote: I would like to suggest an upgrade for the SPOT control function. As you know, the SPOT function changes the Main VFO's frequency to Beat Frequency a CW signal. This function is wonderful when used to tune in a received signal within the CWT area. However, if after sending a CQ, and having someone answer you, you hit the SPOT control, you once again move your Main VFO off frequency. This risks the other party answering your CQ from being able to find you once again. My suggestion would be to allow for the SPOT button to function as a RIT only control when the RIT button is engaged. If the RIT button is NOT engaged, then the Main VFO would move as normal. OR if the XIT button is engaged, then the SPOT function would also work as it does currently. Having the SPOT work as a RIT control when the RIT button is engaged, would make it MUCH easier for a user (contester etc..) to send a CQ, wait for an answer, then align the K3 to the answering parties BFO frequency, without moving the Main VFO frequency. Thus, Making the RIT knob a secondary tool for finding people too off center to capture in the CWT area. I would love to see some feedback on this new feature, and ask that it gets implemented in the software if enough people agree with me. If you don't understand, or need further explanation please let me know. Michael Aretsky N6MQL Windows Live™ Hotmail®…more than just e-mail. See how it works. http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_howitworks_012009 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.17/1933 - Release Date: 02/02/09 07:51:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Firmware bug?
Chris... Have you checked in a 50 ohm dummy load? I am not sure what load you are using, but I would do that first to see if it is a firmware bug, I do not see that issue on mine and I have the latest load. Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? --- On Wed, 2/4/09, OE5CSP-Chris hans-christ...@gmx.at wrote: From: OE5CSP-Chris hans-christ...@gmx.at Subject: [Elecraft] Firmware bug? To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 6:18 AM After installing the latest Beta firmware and utility I realized, that the K3 does not pull out more than 85 watt on some bands. The power is set to 100 watt. Did anybody notice that? 73, Chris-OE5CSP -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Firmware-bug--tp2268444p2268444.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] ECO for SPOT Control
Other problem of course: How to make it smart enough, in the presence of other CW sigs to lock on to the one you want. More than likely it won't and you'll have to mess around with manual controls to fix it's mistake. A person using a knob can do the job much better than a ton of software. This problem was major in the days that the other guy drifted outside the passband even during a QSO. That was with 10KHz bandwidth filters too. No problem then with separate RX/TX. Note: It was always the other guy who drifted. It was never your RX. Things have come a long way. We expect a few Hz stability these days... 73 de Brian/K3KO Don Wilhelm wrote: Michael, Operating modes do differ, but -- I would never even think to using Auto-Spot after I called CQ or after I established a QSO simply because I know it would change my transmit frequency. In other words, I would not tap the SPOT button after a CQ, but I still use the CWT indicator visually. If I must tune to center the replying station in the CWT display, that is fine, one can use RIT, or as I prefer, drop into SPLIT operation - just tap AB, then hold AB to get into split and then I can tune the station with the VFO A knob without altering my transmit frequency. I don't see enough added utility in this to add another degree of complexity to the user interface. 73, Don W3FPR The Smiths wrote: I would like to suggest an upgrade for the SPOT control function. As you know, the SPOT function changes the Main VFO's frequency to Beat Frequency a CW signal. This function is wonderful when used to tune in a received signal within the CWT area. However, if after sending a CQ, and having someone answer you, you hit the SPOT control, you once again move your Main VFO off frequency. This risks the other party answering your CQ from being able to find you once again. My suggestion would be to allow for the SPOT button to function as a RIT only control when the RIT button is engaged. If the RIT button is NOT engaged, then the Main VFO would move as normal. OR if the XIT button is engaged, then the SPOT function would also work as it does currently. Having the SPOT work as a RIT control when the RIT button is engaged, would make it MUCH easier for a user (contester etc..) to send a CQ, wait for an answer, then align the K3 to the answering parties BFO frequency, without moving the Main VFO frequency. Thus, Making the RIT knob a secondary tool for finding people too off center to capture in the CWT area. I would love to see some feedback on this new feature, and ask that it gets implemented in the software if enough people agree with me. If you don't understand, or need further explanation please let me know. Michael Aretsky N6MQL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] ECO for SPOT Control
Thanks Don and Ken. I don't know why, but I never thought of using split like that - and it makes perfect sense. I liked Michael's suggestion because I have done the same thing - I intuitively hit Auto-Spot after someone came back to me a little off freq and then panicked because I couldn't remember exactly where I started sometimes. I've used RIT to manually tune in the other station, which isn't bad for me since my hearing and tuning is still pretty good, but I do like the Auto-Spot feature. Your suggestion still allows for that feature to work like a charm - and only three keystrokes! 73, Dave W8FGU Don Wilhelm wrote: Michael, Operating modes do differ, but -- I would never even think to using Auto-Spot after I called CQ or after I established a QSO simply because I know it would change my transmit frequency. In other words, I would not tap the SPOT button after a CQ, but I still use the CWT indicator visually. If I must tune to center the replying station in the CWT display, that is fine, one can use RIT, or as I prefer, drop into SPLIT operation - just tap AB, then hold AB to get into split and then I can tune the station with the VFO A knob without altering my transmit frequency. I don't see enough added utility in this to add another degree of complexity to the user interface. 73, Don W3FPR The Smiths wrote: I would like to suggest an upgrade for the SPOT control function. As you know, the SPOT function changes the Main VFO's frequency to Beat Frequency a CW signal. This function is wonderful when used to tune in a received signal within the CWT area. However, if after sending a CQ, and having someone answer you, you hit the SPOT control, you once again move your Main VFO off frequency. This risks the other party answering your CQ from being able to find you once again. My suggestion would be to allow for the SPOT button to function as a RIT only control when the RIT button is engaged. If the RIT button is NOT engaged, then the Main VFO would move as normal. OR if the XIT button is engaged, then the SPOT function would also work as it does currently. Having the SPOT work as a RIT control when the RIT button is engaged, would make it MUCH easier for a user (contester etc..) to send a CQ, wait for an answer, then align the K3 to the answering parties BFO frequency, without moving the Main VFO frequency. Thus, Making the RIT knob a secondary tool for finding people too off center to capture in the CWT area. I would love to see some feedback on this new feature, and ask that it gets implemented in the software if enough people agree with me. If you don't understand, or need further explanation please let me know. Michael Aretsky N6MQL Windows Live™ Hotmail®…more than just e-mail. See how it works. http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_howitworks_012009 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.17/1933 - Release Date: 02/02/09 07:51:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 RTTY problem
If you are plugging into a laptop, make sure the port is set to line in. Mine comes up and asks me, whenever I plug something in. Dave Wilburn NM4M R. Kevin Stover wrote: Which program are you using? Did this ever work? What changes have you made since it worked? The line out on the K3 is a low level line out and would sound attenuated compared to the level on the speaker/phones jack. You've got the level as high as it will go on the K3, swapped the audio cable for a known good one, time to start looking at the sound card and application settings on the computer. n1...@aol.com wrote: I posted this Sunday bust since then I have been having email problems. If you responded please send it again. I am having a problem with receiving RTTY signals. It worked before so I assume it is something I have set incorrectly. There is no? display of any text or even jiberish on any of the RTTY applications. No waterfall, nothing at all. I have tried different computers and multiple applications with the same results. I have adjusted the line out item in the config menu to full scale. I have replaced the cable between line out and the computer. I plugged headphones into the line out jack I can hear the RTTY signal but it seems to be attenuated. Although I don't know how loud it should be. I think it should be louder that it is. BTW: transmit doesn't work at all. That will be the subject of another email. Any help would be appreciated. ? Dave N1IX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Firmware bug?
OE5CSP-Chris wrote: After installing the latest Beta firmware and utility I realized, that the K3 does not pull out more than 85 watt on some bands. The power is set to 100 watt. Did anybody notice that? Have you done the TX Gain calibration on every band (there is a wizard to do this in the K3 Utility)? I do notice the power measured by my AV-600 power meter is about 80W on 160m going up to 90W on 20m and staying at that level right thru 6m. I have calibrated the K3 at 5W and 50W using a DL1 and DMM which should be pretty accurate, and I calibrated the AV-600 at the same power levels. Given the accuracy of most amateur power meters is generally given as no better than 10% of FSD, and the K3 power sensing probably has no better accuracy, I would say that this is within the limits of measurement error. The difference between 85W and 100W is not going to be noticeable anyway. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham Directoryhttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Firmware-bug--tp2268444p2269043.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] ECO for SPOT Control
On Tue, 3 Feb 2009 23:41:36 -0800, you wrote: Once you fellows start using split, you won't see a need for this addition. In the old days before XCVRS one would call CQ on the desired frequency and tune the RX to the answering station. Other than placing your TX frequency where a DX station is listening, using split to avoid the situation you describe is the common method. The reason for RIT and split in the beginning was to help eliminate the cost of, and desk top space taken by the RX. Tom, N5GE http://www.n5ge.com http://www.swotrc.net Hi Michael, That is a meaningful and outstanding suggestion. I would really like to see Elecraft add it to the List. Frank - W6NEK - Original Message - From: The Smiths To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 8:54 PM Subject: [Elecraft] ECO for SPOT Control I would like to suggest an upgrade for the SPOT control function. As you know, the SPOT function changes the Main VFO's frequency to Beat Frequency a CW signal. This function is wonderful when used to tune in a received signal within the CWT area. However, if after sending a CQ, and having someone answer you, you hit the SPOT control, you once again move your Main VFO off frequency. This risks the other party answering your CQ from being able to find you once again. My suggestion would be to allow for the SPOT button to function as a RIT only control when the RIT button is engaged. If the RIT button is NOT engaged, then the Main VFO would move as normal. OR if the XIT button is engaged, then the SPOT function would also work as it does currently. Having the SPOT work as a RIT control when the RIT button is engaged, would make it MUCH easier for a user (contester etc..) to send a CQ, wait for an answer, then align the K3 to the answering parties BFO frequency, without moving the Main VFO frequency. Thus, Making the RIT knob a secondary tool for finding people too off center to capture in the CWT area. I would love to see some feedback on this new feature, and ask that it gets implemented in the software if enough people agree with me. If you don't understand, or need further explanation please let me know. Michael Aretsky N6MQL [snip] __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3: Relay noise?
Is there a mechanical relay that follows keying? I've had my K3 for nearly a year and didn't notice any relay noise until lately. I know the antenna TR is done by pin diodes but I can now hear the faint click of a small relay that wasn't there before. I'm using ver. 2.8 Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] How to un-subscribe??
I am needing to reduce the volume of e-mail on my account and need to know how to un-subscribe?__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 RF knob Broken
Gary NL7Y wrote: Has anyone other then me had one of the inter knobs for the RF or AF gain break? Ron NA9F Had two crack S/N 2324, one ea. inner and outer. Called Elecraft Parts, and replacements send no questions. Removing the cracked knobs took too much torque on the small set screws. The set screws were too tight at Factory assy I believe. I used the small end of the supplied Allen wrenches to just tighten, not the long end. So far so good. Will send in defective parts, but I believe they were just over-tightened. I checked the rest of the knobs and they were not as tight, but reset them anyway. Small annoyance on an otherwise excellent product. Thanks Elecraft. 73 Gary NL7Y Inner knob here - the one on the end /w the smaller diameter shaft. Replacement, no questions asked, in a couple days! Will be sending the busted one back for Wayne to use /w the manufacturer. 73 all, Bill N2BC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How to un-subscribe??
Michael Harvey wrote: I am needing to reduce the volume of e-mail on my account and need to know how to un-subscribe? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html The Help link at the foot of every posting explains how you can change your options to receive a daily digest. Alternatively you can change the options to no email at all, and then read and post through Nabble, a web based interface. ( http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-f365791.html ). - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham Directoryhttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/How-to-un-subscribe---tp2269287p2269332.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise?
Steve, No relay for either keying or T/R switching - it is all electronic. 73, Don W3FPR Steve Ellington wrote: Is there a mechanical relay that follows keying? I've had my K3 for nearly a year and didn't notice any relay noise until lately. I know the antenna TR is done by pin diodes but I can now hear the faint click of a small relay that wasn't there before. I'm using ver. 2.8 Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise?
There's a relay that switches with mode change, CW/Data to SSB/AM. 73, doug X_CMAE_Category: 0,0 Undefined,Undefined Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:29:07 -0500 From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Steve, No relay for either keying or T/R switching - it is all electronic. 73, Don W3FPR Steve Ellington wrote: Is there a mechanical relay that follows keying? I've had my K3 for nearly a year and didn't notice any relay noise until lately. I know the antenna TR is done by pin diodes but I can now hear the faint click of a small relay that wasn't there before. I'm using ver. 2.8 Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How to un-subscribe??
I am needing to reduce the volume of e-mail on my account. This is my quick and easy way to review some of the various lists and links that I like: 1. Go to the AMQRP links page at http://www.amqrp.org/misc/links.html 2. Under POPULAR LISTS select Elecraft. 3. Read and (mostly) enjoy the postings. 4. Go to Ten Tec and do the same thing. 5. Go to Kenwood and do the same thing. 6. Go to QRPL and do the same thing. 7. Go to QRZ Callserver and look there. 8. Go to eBay and stay there for hours looking at QRP stuff and vintage gear. I subscribe to the lists but put the mail delivery on hold. I can still post without getting all the emails. George N2APB has done a great job on with the links on the AMQRP links page. For Elecraft, I sometimes go to the website and look at the postings via Nabble. This allows me to post a reply (like this one). There are other ways but this is one way to read the postings. 73, John W2XS -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/How-to-un-subscribe---tp2269287p2269600.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Firmware bug?
Same here. No issue with 2.80. 73 de KE4WY Jim _ From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lee Buller Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 9:16 AM To: OE5CSP-Chris; Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware bug? Chris... Have you checked in a 50 ohm dummy load? I am not sure what load you are using, but I would do that first to see if it is a firmware bug, I do not see that issue on mine and I have the latest load. Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? --- On Wed, 2/4/09, OE5CSP-Chris hans-christ...@gmx.at wrote: From: OE5CSP-Chris hans-christ...@gmx.at Subject: [Elecraft] Firmware bug? To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 6:18 AM After installing the latest Beta firmware and utility I realized, that the K3 does not pull out more than 85 watt on some bands. The power is set to 100 watt. Did anybody notice that? 73, Chris-OE5CSP -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Firmware-bug--tp2268444p2268444.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] ECO for Headphone MIX
I would like to suggest that there be an additional menu choice (either in the Headphone/speakers or AFX menu) that allows for a MIX mode. This mode would allow for 100% Main receiver in the left ear, WITH 50% Sub receiver in the left ear as well. And 100% Sub receiver in the right ear, WITH 50% Main receiver in the right ear. And while we're on the subject of audio balance, how about an option enabling the Sub volume control to act as a left/right balance when not using the sub-receiver? I like different volume levels left and right because one of my ears is worse than the other. A lot of headsets have individual volume controls, but many nice ones do not. 73 and thanks for listening Carl WS7L K3 #486 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/ECO-for-Headphone-MIX-tp2267237p2269686.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] ECO for SPOT Control
Once you fellows start using split, you won't see a need for this addition. In the old days before XCVRS one would call CQ on the desired frequency and tune the RX to the answering station. Other than placing your TX frequency where a DX station is listening, using split to avoid the situation you describe is the common method. The reason for RIT and split in the beginning was to help eliminate the cost of, and desk top space taken by the RX. Tom, N5GE I often use the split mode on my K3, but also the RIT. In terms of sheer convenience, for casual CW contacts I prefer to use the RIT. Often my subreceiver is on another part of the band, often in a different mode, and I'd rather not change it. The proposed autospot feature does not add any operating complexity to the K3 and entails nothing extra to remember or learn. With this proposed feature, when autospot it enabled, AND the RIT is on, it would merely tweak the receiver frequency but leave the transmit frequency unchanged. I think it would be very handy. The benefit of the autospot feature is that it enables one to dial in the bandwidth without having the desired signal drop off the filter edge. To me, that is a very valuable feature. 73, Jim W8ZR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Firmware bug?
OE5CSP-Chris wrote: After installing the latest Beta firmware and utility I realized, that the K3 does not pull out more than 85 watt on some bands. The power is set to 100 watt. Did anybody notice that? 73, Chris-OE5CSP My dummy load seems to be ok, but I can´t do the tx calibration with the K3 utility.Maybe I should reloud the Utility again...The K3 does not pull out more than 85 watt, even if I set it to 120 watt. I did not have this problem before. Chris,OE5CSP -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Firmware-bug--tp2268444p2269807.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] For Sale Complete K2 QRP Station
K2 SN4740, including: o KAT2 Ant Tuner o KNB2 Noise Blanker Superantennas PW1, breifcase Portable whip antenna 40-10m coverage Vibroplex Code Warrior Junior Kenwood HS6 communication headphones Radio Shack 13.8v/3amp Linear Power Supply, MN 22-504 Elecraft DL1 20W Dummy Load Elecraft XG1 Signal Generator Misc interconnect cables, HB Noise generator, maybe a few of surprises :-) All items in excellent condition, used very little. $600 Shipped/Insured CONUS Haven't been on the air for 2 or more years, probably won't be. Time to find a home for this stuff were it can be used. -- 73, Rod Ai7NN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Firmware bug-fixed!
After installing the latest Beta firmware and utility I realized, that the K3 does not pull out more than 85 watt on some bands. The power is set to 100 watt. Did anybody notice that? 73, Chris-OE5CSP Guys, Thanks for your comments.I reloaded the K3 utility and latest firmware and everything is ok now. 73, Chris-OE5CSP -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Firmware-bug--tp2268444p2269953.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] OT: Oak Hills WM-2 wattmeter FS / Trade
I have an Oak Hills WM-2 QRP wattmeter for sale. Please contact off-reflector for details. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] newbie
My K3 # 2626 arrived yesterday. Be a while before the change over. At 63 a new era begins for me k9il __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] newbie
My K3 # 2626 arrived yesterday. Be a while before the change over. At 63 a new era begins for me k9il Hello Robert K9Il, welcome to the fun world of Elecraft and the K3. I'm sure you'll enjoy yours as much as I have mine. I turn 63 next week, and am looking forward to working K5D starting the day after on 160M (or ???) if I get lucky. CU in the pileup! 73 Gary NL7Y -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/newbie-tp2270032p2270800.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] k3 volume knob
Also i have the same problem with my k3, i send an e-mail to Elecraft and ,may be , arrived very soon . For the moment i don't know if is on garantie or not... Tell you vy soon. Best ragrds from Luigi,ik8ozz. K3/100 s/n 1758 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] ECO for SPOT Control
H. It's an interesting concept, but I don't like the idea of adding yet another function to the SPOT button. In general, I dislike modal functions. That is, functions that work differently depending on the setting of some other control. I know they're unavoidable in some cases, but I like to keep them to a minimum. Tapping the SPOT button is already overloaded with two different functions. What happens when you tap SPOT depends on the state of CWT. If CWT is off, SPOT just turns on the sidetone. If CWT is on, it adjusts the TX RX frequency to near zero-beat with a received signal. Adding a link to RIT now makes for 4 possible states: CWT off, RIT off; CWT on, RIT off; CWT off, RIT on; CWT on, RIT on. Knowing, me, I'd have RIT on but set to 0.0, hit SPOT, and then wonder why the guy whose CQ I just answered says I'm off frequency :-) 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Feb 3, 2009, at 8:54 PM, The Smiths wrote: I would like to suggest an upgrade for the SPOT control function. snip My suggestion would be to allow for the SPOT button to function as a RIT only control when the RIT button is engaged. If the RIT button is NOT engaged, then the Main VFO would move as normal. snip Michael AretskyN6MQL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise?
My K3 makes a very quiet relay like keying noise as well. Been meaning to chase it down, but haven't had the time. There was once a suggestion that it could be a protection circuit due to high SWR, but there's no reason why that should be happening. I haven't tried disconnecting the speaker just to make sure it isn't an electronic artifact, but it sure sounds mechanical, and occurs even with headphones, volume, and power turned all the way down. On Wed, 4 Feb 2009, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: There's a relay that switches with mode change, CW/Data to SSB/AM. 73, doug X_CMAE_Category: 0,0 Undefined,Undefined Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:29:07 -0500 From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Steve, No relay for either keying or T/R switching - it is all electronic. 73, Don W3FPR Steve Ellington wrote: Is there a mechanical relay that follows keying? I've had my K3 for nearly a year and didn't notice any relay noise until lately. I know the antenna TR is done by pin diodes but I can now hear the faint click of a small relay that wasn't there before. I'm using ver. 2.8 Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Battery needs CPR
Hello Tom, I know I be late but hope not too late. The problem was that I went QRT for a year or so and left the battery unattended and now it won't hold a charge. ... Any ideas would be appreciated. Maybe your battery has a chance, but without guarantee. You say the battery don't hold the charge. So my question. Is there a significant charge current (minimum 100 mA) over some hours, if you put the SLA on 13.8 volts? If you now say yes, put the SLA in the garbage, like also Don sayed. But if you say no, it's possible to bring the SLA back to life. In this case it's looks like the battery has a sulfat layer on the lead packages. This caused in a high internal resistance. You can measure after a charge 12 volt to 13.8 volts with a DMM, but the batterie don't hold the charge. The reason for it is, that the battery has not sucked any significant current during the charge process. So try the following procedure: Put the SLA on a charger, which gives 13.8 volts AND a which has a current limiter of 100 mA or 200 mA or so. For controlling put a ampere meter in row with the battery. You will see for days or sometimes for 1 or 2 weeks no significant current flow. But if the sulfate layer at last is broken, the current flow jumps up. You know now, why the charger needs a limiter. After the charge procedure is solved, discharge the SLA again controlled until 10.5 volts and repeat the charge process with normal conditions. I repeat it: There is no guarantee, but hope. -- 73/72 de Ingo, DK3RED - Don't forget: the fun is the power! www.qrp4fun.de - dk3...@qrp4fun.de __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Items left FOR SALE
Thanks for all the inquiries involving my elecraft stuff for sale. There was quite a response, but every one wanted the same items.I have left for SALE: New unbilt kit KPA100 100PA option for the K2; comes with KPA100UPKT upgrade kit and KPA100SHLDKT-KPA100 Shield kit $390.00This is the latest version of the kit.New T1-PT817C-R Remote Control Adaptor for the FT817. Controls the Elecraft T1-K ATU remotely from the FT817 Transceiver. $50:00I will pay shipping charges with confirmation receipt to destination withing the US only. Payment details on request via email.tnxStephen __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] For Sale Complete K2 QRP Station
The K2 package is sold and will soon be on it's way to a new home. Thanks everybody for you interest in these items. Got a number of emails from some old acquaintances that just wanted to say hi--wasn't expecting that, it was nice, thank you. HR was a good ride, especially the QRP part. Thanks all for the QSOs and camaraderie, now it is time to move on. Goodbye, farewell, good luck and health to you all. -- 73, Rod Ai7NN, CL --ladies and gentlemen Ai7NN has left the airwaves-- On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 8:55 AM, rcer...@gmail.com wrote: K2 SN4740, including: o KAT2 Ant Tuner o KNB2 Noise Blanker ... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise?
AH HA...See...I told you so. I bet they all do it and you guys are just not listening. Where's the Elecraft experts? They should know if a relay is supposed to be operational when keying. Maybe I'm just sensitive to such sounds. I've had dozens of people try to tell me that TenTec rigs don't have relays but I can hear them from 3 ft. away! Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com - Original Message - From: Jessie Oberreuter joberreu-elecr...@moselle.com To: Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 fa...@panix.com Cc: Elecraft mail list Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; d...@w3fpr.com Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise? My K3 makes a very quiet relay like keying noise as well. Been meaning to chase it down, but haven't had the time. There was once a suggestion that it could be a protection circuit due to high SWR, but there's no reason why that should be happening. I haven't tried disconnecting the speaker just to make sure it isn't an electronic artifact, but it sure sounds mechanical, and occurs even with headphones, volume, and power turned all the way down. On Wed, 4 Feb 2009, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: There's a relay that switches with mode change, CW/Data to SSB/AM. 73, doug X_CMAE_Category: 0,0 Undefined,Undefined Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:29:07 -0500 From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Steve, No relay for either keying or T/R switching - it is all electronic. 73, Don W3FPR Steve Ellington wrote: Is there a mechanical relay that follows keying? I've had my K3 for nearly a year and didn't notice any relay noise until lately. I know the antenna TR is done by pin diodes but I can now hear the faint click of a small relay that wasn't there before. I'm using ver. 2.8 Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.17/1934 - Release Date: 02/03/09 17:48:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise?
I definitely noticed a click on key/unkey a few days ago, but I can't reproduce it now. It is possible that I was doing something moronic like trying to transmit with no antenna connected at the time (enforcing the SWR protection theory) - I don't remember - but I do remember that it was a new click that I hadn't noticed before. I'll let you know if I find it again... ~Iain / N6ML Steve Ellington wrote: AH HA...See...I told you so. I bet they all do it and you guys are just not listening. Where's the Elecraft experts? They should know if a relay is supposed to be operational when keying. Maybe I'm just sensitive to such sounds. I've had dozens of people try to tell me that TenTec rigs don't have relays but I can hear them from 3 ft. away! Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com - Original Message - From: Jessie Oberreuter joberreu-elecr...@moselle.com To: Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 fa...@panix.com Cc: Elecraft mail list Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; d...@w3fpr.com Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise? My K3 makes a very quiet relay like keying noise as well. Been meaning to chase it down, but haven't had the time. There was once a suggestion that it could be a protection circuit due to high SWR, but there's no reason why that should be happening. I haven't tried disconnecting the speaker just to make sure it isn't an electronic artifact, but it sure sounds mechanical, and occurs even with headphones, volume, and power turned all the way down. On Wed, 4 Feb 2009, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: There's a relay that switches with mode change, CW/Data to SSB/AM. 73, doug X_CMAE_Category: 0,0 Undefined,Undefined Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:29:07 -0500 From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Steve, No relay for either keying or T/R switching - it is all electronic. 73, Don W3FPR Steve Ellington wrote: Is there a mechanical relay that follows keying? I've had my K3 for nearly a year and didn't notice any relay noise until lately. I know the antenna TR is done by pin diodes but I can now hear the faint click of a small relay that wasn't there before. I'm using ver. 2.8 Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.17/1934 - Release Date: 02/03/09 17:48:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 orders now being built immediately to order
We have just updated our shipping status page: We have now caught up with our K3 backlog. (whew!) New K3s are custom built or kitted for each new order. :-) * New K3 kit orders are shipped 2-5 days after the order is received. * New K3-F (factory assembled) orders are are custom built to order with your specific options and will ship 5-10 days (or less) after the order is received. IMPORTANT: K3 internet orders receive an automatic confirmation email. Since new K3 orders are put immediately into our production flow, additional reconfirmation emails will not be sent. If your K3 was backlogged and you have not received a follow up email, please contact us. (ka...@elecraft.com) 73, Eric WA6HHQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise?
This could be a new generation of firmware update technology -- adding an actual relay :-) Grant/NQ5T On Feb 4, 2009, at 4:21 PM, Steve Ellington wrote: AH HA...See...I told you so. I bet they all do it and you guys are just not listening. Where's the Elecraft experts? T __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise?
My K3 also makes a clicking sound with keying, but it's extremely faint; I have to put my ear in physical contact with the rig to hear it. That said, I don't think it's a relay. I suspect it's current going through an inductor or transformer causing the windings to move. 73 -- Joe On Feb 4, 2009, at 2:21 PM, Steve Ellington wrote: AH HA...See...I told you so. I bet they all do it and you guys are just not listening. Where's the Elecraft experts? They should know if a relay is supposed to be operational when keying. Maybe I'm just sensitive to such sounds. I've had dozens of people try to tell me that TenTec rigs don't have relays but I can hear them from 3 ft. away! Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com - Original Message - From: Jessie Oberreuter joberreu-elecr...@moselle.com To: Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 fa...@panix.com Cc: Elecraft mail list Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; d...@w3fpr.com Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise? My K3 makes a very quiet relay like keying noise as well. Been meaning to chase it down, but haven't had the time. There was once a suggestion that it could be a protection circuit due to high SWR, but there's no reason why that should be happening. I haven't tried disconnecting the speaker just to make sure it isn't an electronic artifact, but it sure sounds mechanical, and occurs even with headphones, volume, and power turned all the way down. On Wed, 4 Feb 2009, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: There's a relay that switches with mode change, CW/Data to SSB/AM. 73, doug X_CMAE_Category: 0,0 Undefined,Undefined Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:29:07 -0500 From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Steve, No relay for either keying or T/R switching - it is all electronic. 73, Don W3FPR Steve Ellington wrote: Is there a mechanical relay that follows keying? I've had my K3 for nearly a year and didn't notice any relay noise until lately. I know the antenna TR is done by pin diodes but I can now hear the faint click of a small relay that wasn't there before. I'm using ver. 2.8 Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.17/1934 - Release Date: 02/03/09 17:48:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise?
It may be the delta in supply voltage on keydown slightly stimulating one or more relay coils. The DC shift could move the contacts a tiny bit. Or it might be an extremely small timing window, associated with T/R switching, that puts a little glitch on a relay control line. Either way it's nowhere near enough to change the state of a relay. Nothing to worry about; in fact it might be therapeutic. But I'll listen for it myself. 73, Wayne N6KR My K3 makes a very quiet relay-like keying noise --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 orders now being built immediately to order
Congrats to all of you. I'm sure this was a great milestone to hit. Wow - what a run. Have a sip of bubbly for me ;-) 73, Dave W8FGU --Original Message-- From: Eric Swartz Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] K3 orders now being built immediately to order Sent: Feb 4, 2009 5:50 PM We have just updated our shipping status page: We have now caught up with our K3 backlog. (whew!) New K3s are custom built or kitted for each new order. :-) * New K3 kit orders are shipped 2-5 days after the order is received. * New K3-F (factory assembled) orders are are custom built to order with your specific options and will ship 5-10 days (or less) after the order is received. IMPORTANT: K3 internet orders receive an automatic confirmation email. Since new K3 orders are put immediately into our production flow, additional reconfirmation emails will not be sent. If your K3 was backlogged and you have not received a follow up email, please contact us. (ka...@elecraft.com) 73, Eric WA6HHQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] OT: Oak Hills WM-2 SOLD
My thanks to all those who responded to the posting about the WM-2. It has been sold. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 orders now being built immediately to order
Congratulations!! Take a day off and savor the milestone! 73! Ken Rose elecraftcov...@rfwave.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3/ACLog interface failure
I hope an ACLog user out there can give me a clue as to my trouble. As a start the following is my description as sent to N5FJP(ACLog author). ... There has been no success in interfacing my Elecraft K3 with my PC (XP OS) when using your general logging program. A serial port is used with RS232 connectors. In the interface setup Elecraft was selected and all the other blanks filled in as per the K3 manual. The ACLog test is never passed and I have gone through the setup many times to be sure things have been entered correctly. I don't know what else to do and would appreciate your suggestions. As some added information. I used WriteLog in the recent CQ 160 Contest and it interfaced with the K3 OK. In the past my Yaesu FT1000MP Mark V interfaced with your program just fine. .. And this is the reply: Hi Jim, Thanks for your e-mail.? I don't have a K3 here so I'm not going to have any specific advice on the settings.? Please feel free to post your question on the N3FJP_Software_Users group and see is someone with a K3 can help. 73, Scott N3FJP http://www.n3fjp.com/ .. And it's certainly possible I'm doing something stupid; so I surely would appreciate any suggested solutions to my problem. My reasons for using ACLog for general logging were it is easy to install, the stuff provided that I'm not interested in can be hidden, it can be used as a log for special contests or parties such as QCWA,SOWP,PVRC. 73, Jim w3cp . __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT KEY FOR SALE SAVE $ 100.00!!!
I know what James is dealing with. I had a stroke a few years ago and lost the fine motor skills in my right hand. I was a very good CW operator in fact people used to ask if I was using a keyboard. I could cruise along at 40WPM without a problem, Now I am.using a keyboard. I even had to have a friend program the memories in my K3. I was very depressed at first but now I have come to the realization that it is just part of life and I am lucky to have no other deficits. I have tried left handed, right handed, left foot etc. keyboard is the only salvation. Dave N1IX -Original Message- From: dyarnes w7...@cox.net To: james scott w...@hotmail.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 9:34 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT KEY FOR SALE SAVE $ 100.00!!! James, I am so sorry to hear about you hand problem. I'm sure this has been a terrible thing to deal with. I don't know your full situation, but may I be so bold as to suggest that perhaps you try learning to send with your other hand? I've often thought about doing that myself, but never followed through--at least not yet. I'm a leftie, and in a right handed world there are often things that just don't work very well using your left hand. For example, in my work I had a need to run an adding machine, and those don't lend themselves to a left handed=2 0user. So, I learned, and fairly quickly, to do it with my right hand. I suspect, in your situation, you will be forced to learn some things with your other hand, and using a paddle might be a good therapy to develop coordination in that opposite hand. If you are being forced to use your left hand now (I'm assuming you were right-handed), I can assure you that sending with the left hand--even without changing the paddle configuration--is very doable. It would certainly seem frustrating at first, but I bet you could do it, and very succesfully. There might even be very significant side benefits in helping you deal with other tasks. I hope this doesn't sound insensitive to your situation. I only mean to make this suggestion with the best of intentions. Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: james scott To: AK3 Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 8:08 PM Subject: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT KEY FOR SALE SAVE $ 100.00!!! Due to problems with a partial hand amputation, I must sell my keys. I am now forced to use a keyboard. I have Elecraft Hex Key # E 0355 for sale. I am including a first class, heavy duty cord and plug. NONE is supplied when sold new. Condition is excellent with original box. Price is $ 135.00 and I'll pay the shipping in the USA . Outside US, additional funds required. Payment via U.S. Postal Money order or Paypal is preferred. Save close to $ 100.00 over new! Contact w...@hotmail.com for details. WK3N NEVER SLEEPS ! Quote from Martti Lane, OH2BH. ( Proof available for SASE to WK3N) Windows Live™: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. See how it works. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise?
No noise here at all, even putting my ear to the radio :-) 73, Tony W7GO wayne burdick wrote: It may be the delta in supply voltage on keydown slightly stimulating one or more relay coils. The DC shift could move the contacts a tiny bit. Or it might be an extremely small timing window, associated with T/R switching, that puts a little glitch on a relay control line. Either way it's nowhere near enough to change the state of a relay. Nothing to worry about; in fact it might be therapeutic. But I'll listen for it myself. 73, Wayne N6KR My K3 makes a very quiet relay-like keying noise --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 orders now being built immediately to order
And coincidentally, a large monolith was reported on the surface of the moon by NASA. [K3 orders are in real-time] ;) -jeff __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise?
The relay making the noise sounds like it's on the rear-top side of the K3. I doubt if it's pwr sup delta since I can disable vox which results in very little current draw but can still hear it. I can slowly close the straight key and hear the relay contats close then open the key and hear them open just like you would expect any relay to act. Interestingly, pushing the XMIT button does not activate the relay and stranger still, while the XMIT button is activated, keying the rig does not activate that relay however it transmitts normally. Also I doubt if a relay grunt because I can hear the mechanical clank fairly well. 73 N4LQ Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com - Original Message - From: wayne burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 6:01 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise? It may be the delta in supply voltage on keydown slightly stimulating one or more relay coils. The DC shift could move the contacts a tiny bit. Or it might be an extremely small timing window, associated with T/R switching, that puts a little glitch on a relay control line. Either way it's nowhere near enough to change the state of a relay. Nothing to worry about; in fact it might be therapeutic. But I'll listen for it myself. 73, Wayne N6KR My K3 makes a very quiet relay-like keying noise --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.17/1934 - Release Date: 02/03/09 17:48:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 orders now being built immediately to order
-Original Message- And coincidentally, a large monolith was reported on the surface of the moon by NASA. [K3 orders are in real-time] ;) -jeff And when I peeked inside my K3 it was full of stars... Ron AC7AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 In California, day off
Take every other Friday off. Ted __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3/ACLog interface failure
I hope an ACLog user out there can give me a clue as to my trouble. ... My set up works fine, but I am using the KUSB cable that connects the K3 to the USB port on my XP PC. Here are my AC Log settings in the Settings, Rig Interface menu: Rig = Elecraft Comm port = 4 Baud Rate = 4.8k 8 data bits 2 stop bits Connection Power = None Polling rate = 500 ms Mode by: Rig I too recommend the N3FJP AC Log and contest logging programs as they are excellent, fun, and inexpensive. Good luck. John W2XS -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-ACLog-interface-failure-tp2272334p2272882.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Key Clicks? Maybe, Maybe not.
I have an interesting thing to figure out... I have a K3 and my amp is a TenTec Titan 425. I was CQing DX on 160 CW today using semi break-in and a fellow came by and said I was generating key clicks. He came back and asked me to QSY to SSB and I looked for him but didn't find him. I went up in the band a bit to a local net with strong signals and asked if they'd listen to my signal for clicks. I sent CW and the answer came back my signal was fine, no issues. A KP4 said I had no clicks. So I went to the DX cluster to see what was on there was a note from the fellow who asked me to QSY telling me where to meet him posted 20 minutes earlier. Not reaching him I sent him an email and he returned with a nice note saying the following when I said I don't have any key clicks: Hi Gary yes you do but it may be that you don't have enough delay in the amp there are a number of guys on the TB chat the heard it ..it only occurs on the dashes but at least 5 others heard in including a couple very knowledgeable guys that where the delay idea came from. I called Elecraft tech for suggestions and the only thing we came up with was to change the Tx delay from 008 to something higher.. Before I do that, I wonder if there's any other ideas from the group as to what might be an issue. To recap and expand: I was using semi break in and sending around 22WPM using the memory keyer in the K3. As the it was semi-break-in, there was no relay on the amp that was being switched on or off in-between characters or even in-between words. The Titan amp is a QSK amp so it has no issue with fast relay turn- around times. When I transmit there are no apparent issues with feedback getting into the K3, no relay sounds from overload etc. I was transmitting with 45W into the Titan. The fellow said it was on the dashes that there are the clicks. Ideas? Thanks, Gary KA1J __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3/ACLog interface failure
Mine works fine too with different settings using a straight thru cable to the RS232 port on an old HP. Rig = Elecraft Comm port = 1 Baud Rate = 4.8k 8 data bits 1 stop bits Connection Power = RTS Polling rate = 2 sec Mode by: Rig 73, Bill NZ0T W3CP wrote: I hope an ACLog user out there can give me a clue as to my trouble. ... My set up works fine, but I am using the KUSB cable that connects the K3 to the USB port on my XP PC. Here are my AC Log settings in the Settings, Rig Interface menu: Rig = Elecraft Comm port = 4 Baud Rate = 4.8k 8 data bits 2 stop bits Connection Power = None Polling rate = 500 ms Mode by: Rig I too recommend the N3FJP AC Log and contest logging programs as they are excellent, fun, and inexpensive. Good luck. John W2XS -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-ACLog-interface-failure-tp2272334p2272943.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3/ACLog interface failure
Hi Jim, Just setup aclog with the K3. working great... Have it set to port #1, Baud rate same as the rig(38.4), polling rate is 500 ms, on select rig I have elecraft and under that I have freq checked... Don...w2xb W3CP wrote: I hope an ACLog user out there can give me a clue as to my trouble. As a start the following is my description as sent to N5FJP(ACLog author). ... There has been no success in interfacing my Elecraft K3 with my PC (XP OS) when using your general logging program. A serial port is used with RS232 connectors. In the interface setup Elecraft was selected and all the other blanks filled in as per the K3 manual. The ACLog test is never passed and I have gone through the setup many times to be sure things have been entered correctly. I don't know what else to do and would appreciate your suggestions. As some added information. I used WriteLog in the recent CQ 160 Contest and it interfaced with the K3 OK. In the past my Yaesu FT1000MP Mark V interfaced with your program just fine. .. And this is the reply: Hi Jim, Thanks for your e-mail.? I don't have a K3 here so I'm not going to have any specific advice on the settings.? Please feel free to post your question on the N3FJP_Software_Users group and see is someone with a K3 can help. 73, Scott N3FJP http://www.n3fjp.com/ .. And it's certainly possible I'm doing something stupid; so I surely would appreciate any suggested solutions to my problem. My reasons for using ACLog for general logging were it is easy to install, the stuff provided that I'm not interested in can be hidden, it can be used as a log for special contests or parties such as QCWA,SOWP,PVRC. 73, Jim w3cp . __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-ACLog-interface-failure-tp2272334p2272958.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 appears dead after KXB3080 PCB installed... ...Help please!
Thanks Don. At one point I actually reseated U1 just to be sure so I think I'm good there. Checked out U5 as you suggested. Here is what I found: Pin Spec Meas Pin Spec Meas 1 1.390 5 4.44 5.8 2 1.390 6 5.57 5.7 3 0 0 7 4.96 5.2 4 4.44 5.8 8 5.62 5.8 So this sort of implies that U5 is shot as well, no?? Do these readings suggest any thing else I should check into?? (These results also got me looking downstream from pins 14 and 22 on U1 that also read abnormal.) I am guessing I should request a new U5 too? Any other insights?? Thanks for all the help. It is appreciated. Regards, Shawn Morrow W4SDM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 appears dead after KXB3080 PCB installed... ...Help please!
Shawn, Yes - the NE612 is quite a hardy device. Try removing Q9 from the board and see if the voltage at U5 pins 1 and 2 go up to the vicinity of 1.4 volts. If, no, then remove C8 and measure again - if still not 1.4 volts, replace U5 - or look for the solder bidge that is shorting the product detector input. 73, Don W3FPR Shawn Morrow wrote: Thanks Don. At one point I actually reseated U1 just to be sure so I think I'm good there. Checked out U5 as you suggested. Here is what I found: Pin Spec Meas Pin Spec Meas 1 1.390 5 4.44 5.8 2 1.390 6 5.57 5.7 3 0 0 7 4.96 5.2 4 4.44 5.8 8 5.62 5.8 So this sort of implies that U5 is shot as well, no?? Do these readings suggest any thing else I should check into?? (These results also got me looking downstream from pins 14 and 22 on U1 that also read abnormal.) I am guessing I should request a new U5 too? Any other insights?? Thanks for all the help. It is appreciated. Regards, Shawn Morrow W4SDM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.17/1934 - Release Date: 02/02/09 07:51:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Clicks - one at 14.084.40 to 14.084.35
I hear a relay click when I tune 14.084.40 to 14.084.35. Sounds like a relay to me. I've always wanted to know what that was all about? Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine?__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Key Clicks? Maybe, Maybe not.
Thought I should post this, Steve I just QSOed and I was 20 over at his QTH (40 watts drive into a TenTec Titan 425) He checked my signal both with full semi break-in and deemed my signal clean. That was the same finding by the folks I interrupted to give me a check-out It does beg the question of why it would be heard by others. The possibility some radios hear clicks because of internal issues with their receivers does seem likely. I am most relieved I have no keying issues... I did not think it was the K3 in any way but perhaps something interfacing with the titan amp. This particular amp was designed by Dick Frey who used to be the principal engineer at Harris corp (Dick has the serial # 1 Titan 425) and I know he designs nothing but the best but anything can break down. Time for some of that special cider I make at this time o' the year... Gary KA1J P.S. Thanks again Steve. Gary KA1J Gary: Wonder what the other guy was using for a rig? The ICOM PRO's tend to make every strong cw signal sound clicky. Give me a call on 160 and I'll be glad to listen on this K3. I'll be on tonight. Name your freq. and time. 73 Steve Ellington N4LQ n...@carolina.rr.com - Original Message - From: Gary Smith g...@doctorgary.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 9:00 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Key Clicks? Maybe, Maybe not. I have an interesting thing to figure out... I have a K3 and my amp is a TenTec Titan 425. I was CQing DX on 160 CW today using semi break-in and a fellow came by and said I was generating key clicks. He came back and asked me to QSY to SSB and I looked for him but didn't find him. I went up in the band a bit to a local net with strong signals and asked if they'd listen to my signal for clicks. I sent CW and the answer came back my signal was fine, no issues. A KP4 said I had no clicks. So I went to the DX cluster to see what was on there was a note from the fellow who asked me to QSY telling me where to meet him posted 20 minutes earlier. Not reaching him I sent him an email and he returned with a nice note saying the following when I said I don't have any key clicks: Hi Gary yes you do but it may be that you don't have enough delay in the amp there are a number of guys on the TB chat the heard it ..it only occurs on the dashes but at least 5 others heard in including a couple very knowledgeable guys that where the delay idea came from. I called Elecraft tech for suggestions and the only thing we came up with was to change the Tx delay from 008 to something higher.. Before I do that, I wonder if there's any other ideas from the group as to what might be an issue. To recap and expand: I was using semi break in and sending around 22WPM using the memory keyer in the K3. As the it was semi-break-in, there was no relay on the amp that was being switched on or off in-between characters or even in-between words. The Titan amp is a QSK amp so it has no issue with fast relay turn- around times. When I transmit there are no apparent issues with feedback getting into the K3, no relay sounds from overload etc. I was transmitting with 45W into the Titan. The fellow said it was on the dashes that there are the clicks. Ideas? Thanks, Gary KA1J __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.18/1935 - Release Date: 02/03/09 17:48:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.18/1935 - Release Date: 02/03/09 17:48:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Key Clicks? Maybe, Maybe not.
Gary Smith wrote: I have an interesting thing to figure out... I have a K3 and my amp is a TenTec Titan 425. I was CQing DX on 160 CW today using semi break-in and a fellow came by and said I was generating key clicks. Ideas? Thanks, Gary KA1J This may not be the issue in your case, but two thoughts. I recently owned two radios that heard key clicks on loud CW and static crashes. I'll not mention the Brand or Model, as no need for bashing here. Seemed to be an AGC-derived problem that could be reduced with AGC adjustment on that rig, and by implementing the NB. Here's a comment regarding AGC pops that may have some bearing. Not the rig I owned however: http://www.sherweng.com/documents/Dayton2007w.pdf. 73 Gary NL7Y -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Key-Clicks--Maybe%2C-Maybe-not.-tp2272930p2273199.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Key Clicks? Maybe, Maybe not.
I'll go ahead an mention it. The ICOM PRO series is well know for hearing clicks that aren't there. In fact, the rx in those rigs has the ability to convert static into ear splitting clicks. When they first hit the market, some owners were saying The DSP filters are so sharp that when you tune off frequency, you can't hear the carrier but can still hear the clicks, trying to make us believe that the clicks were actually present but just couldn't be heard on lesser receivers! I had both the PRO II and PRO III. Both were bad for this but otherwise great rigs and I still miss the handy scope eventhough I have LP-PAN, which is far superior, I still miss the built in bandscope. So KA1J sounded very clean on this end but maybe not on a PRO. Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com - Original Message - From: Gary NL7Y pea...@gci.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 10:58 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Key Clicks? Maybe, Maybe not. Gary Smith wrote: I have an interesting thing to figure out... I have a K3 and my amp is a TenTec Titan 425. I was CQing DX on 160 CW today using semi break-in and a fellow came by and said I was generating key clicks. Ideas? Thanks, Gary KA1J This may not be the issue in your case, but two thoughts. I recently owned two radios that heard key clicks on loud CW and static crashes. I'll not mention the Brand or Model, as no need for bashing here. Seemed to be an AGC-derived problem that could be reduced with AGC adjustment on that rig, and by implementing the NB. Here's a comment regarding AGC pops that may have some bearing. Not the rig I owned however: http://www.sherweng.com/documents/Dayton2007w.pdf. 73 Gary NL7Y -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Key-Clicks--Maybe%2C-Maybe-not.-tp2272930p2273199.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.18/1935 - Release Date: 02/03/09 17:48:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Clicks - one at 14.084.40 to 14.084.35
Hi Lee, It should not do this. Try loading the latest firmware and re-doing VCO CAL (on both synthesizers if you have a sub RX, too). 73, Wayne N6KR On Feb 4, 2009, at 7:20 PM, Lee Buller wrote: I hear a relay click when I tune 14.084.40 to 14.084.35. Sounds like a relay to me. I've always wanted to know what that was all about? Lee - K0WA --- http://www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Band Independance
If you just want to hear about the feature skip a little bit. If you want to be proud you chose Elecraft read on. This is a breath of fresh air. Not to long ago, November last year, I purchased a Blackberry Storm. The first touchscreen Blackberry device. The first OS on this thing was completely terrible. Since then one official OS has been released which was horribly slow but at least somewhat stable. Since then we've been leaked accidentally an update every 10 to 15 days. Never are you provided release notes or change logs of any kind and never do you have any person with the company which which you can share findings about these leak's (I call them beta's). Each one of these leaks adds features that you have to just dig to find on your own and not a single one only added for fixed things from the previous version with out regressing and breaking something that was working great in the last version. I won't say that we didn't have our fair share of regressions in the beginning of the K3 but they were minescule in comparison to the Storm and its invaluable that you have the ability to not only read what was intended to be changed but you have a DIRECT avenue to speak with the individuals who can do something about it. Rather than just post your problems to a forum and hope that people who can do something about it come and read it. So in that I say thank you Elecraft. SKIP TO HERE IF YOU WANT TO BE SPARED MY SOAP BOX With this feature I've not got a lot of time testing in so far but I've tried a few weird things here and there. Keep in mind I only have one receiver in my radio. Upon first loading the new firmware I pressed the band up button. Both changed... Duh set the VFO IND menu item. After doing that ok lets see here band up. Poof VFO A changes B does not. So far so good. So I then proceed to tune in a QSO on 20 on VFO A and another on 40 with the A/B switch. For me thats A/B, MV, 4 and poof I'm on 40 and tuning in another station. Get that station tuned in and then I'm switching between QSO's with A/B. All is good thats what we expected. So I started up the DVR and did some switching between the two QSO's. The DVR seemlessly records the two bands just like it came out the speaker it can once again. So then I tried using the AB function and now both VFO's were on 20 meters. Shoot I thought I lost what freq that 40 meter QSO was on. So I decided to go look for it again. I simply pressed MV, 4 and the 40 meter band was left alone with my last frequency intact. My QSO (or perhaps in the future run frequency) was still right there ready to go. Being that you can put different filter settings into VFO A and VFO B you can use the A/B button as a quick (no hold required) way to step between two different floating filter presets much like the I/II feature on the width knob does today but with out the hold time. Personally I prefer the NORM way of doing things out of the three but the radio lends its self to any one of a million operating styles. Pressing and holding REV while in split mode is a bit odd hearing all the relays fire off as you take a quick jump for a listen on the other side but all works flawlessly. Both VFO A and B knobs remain true to A edits the tob area and B edits the bottom area. Gotta love consistency in the UI! One thing I do dislike here is that when pressing REV it displays the antenna name for a second there... I'd almost prefer not to have that pop up when switching bands via the REV button. It makes sense to display it when I'm switching bands via other methods as its stored on a per band basis but when I'm just quickly jumping via the REV button it just kinda gets in the way. I tried beating on things in an attempt to see if the tuner forgot its brains when switching. Got on 40 where my antenna is very narrow and tuned an area with normally bad SWR. Then got on 30 where my antenna isn't resonant and tuned that. Switching between the two results in a rig immediately ready for TX. I'll have to do some more getting into this later but as of yet it seems like a lot of looking for corner cases was done before it was even a pre beta. ~Brett (KC7OTG) PS: I just typed this up as I was trying things so it probably has a bit of a rambling nature to it. Was intended to be a quick blurb and I deeply apologize for not going back through and proofreading and cleaning this up but I gotta get to the gym before it gets too too late... Its 9pm now. :) I'm gonna need time to cool down and get to bed so I can stil function at my job tomorrow... :) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] OT: Changing hands for CW
Here's an experiment for those who either want or need to change hands to send CW with paddles or even a bug. You can turn the paddles or bug around so the paddles face away from you and then reach over the top and try sending with the wrong hand. You're likely to be surprised at how easy it is, even without practice. If this meets your need, reverse the dot and dash leads and you're all set. I learned this in the pre-computer days of contesting in order to send and paper log at the same time. (;-) 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Changing hands for CW
On Thu, 5 Feb 2009 06:10:20 -, you wrote: Here's an experiment for those who either want or need to change hands to send CW with paddles or even a bug. You can turn the paddles or bug around so the paddles face away from you and then reach over the top and try sending with the wrong hand. You're likely to be surprised at how easy it is, even without practice. If this meets your need, reverse the dot and dash leads and you're all set. I learned this in the pre-computer days of contesting in order to send and paper log at the same time. (;-) [snip] I knew about that and tried it once, but didn't have the patience to keep at it. Now that I'm an old retired geezer, I think I'll try it again. Thanks for the reminder! Tom, N5GE http://www.n5ge.com http://www.swotrc.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 orders now being built immediately to order
On Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:50:30 -0800, you wrote: Below: We have just updated our shipping status page: We have now caught up with our K3 backlog. (whew!) New K3s are custom built or kitted for each new order. :-) * New K3 kit orders are shipped 2-5 days after the order is received. * New K3-F (factory assembled) orders are are custom built to order with your specific options and will ship 5-10 days (or less) after the order is received. IMPORTANT: K3 internet orders receive an automatic confirmation email. Since new K3 orders are put immediately into our production flow, additional reconfirmation emails will not be sent. If your K3 was backlogged and you have not received a follow up email, please contact us. (ka...@elecraft.com) 73, Eric WA6HHQ [snip] Out here where I live and also on OK where I come from we would say You done good! Tom, N5GE http://www.n5ge.com http://www.swotrc.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
