Re: [Elecraft] K3 /w Transverter - bug or feature ?
Sascha My K3 behaves like this too. It's not a big issue and I can live with it, but it would be nice to see a fix in due course. Regards John G4ZTR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of DH2SE Sent: 06 February 2009 21:33 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 /w Transverter - bug or feature ? Hello, I'm using a MMT 144/28 Transverter with my K3 (#1115), latest FW beta rev. 2.80. Choosing FM with 5 KHz in transverter mode (XV 1) step will cause a silly effect when I'll reach the end of 2m band (EU) at 145.995 /146.000 MHz. When tuning back down the step now is not 145.995 145.990 etc it is 145.997 145.992 etc. Still 5 KHz but shifted to the even frequency. So I've to switch to fine tuning mode to set the step right to 145.xx5 . That boulders me a little bit. Hw ? vy 73 de Sascha, DH2SE -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3--w-Transverter---bug-or-feature---tp2286641p2286641. 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 __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3834 (20090206) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3836 (20090207) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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 request
In a recent message, Andrew Faber andrewfa...@ymail.com wrote ... I like this idea also. But then we also would need some way of knowing when a message finishes. For example, under computer control, if I send a TX command to go into TX mode, then a command to start playing a message, the radio has to let me know somehow when the message is finished, so that I can send an RX command. It has already been suggested that the MON level be set to a predetermined level when a message is being sent. In that way you would actually hear the progress of the playback. 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- __ 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] Transverter offset
If you program an offset in CONFIG:XV1-9, it applies to whatever VFO you are using. 73, Terry _ From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ross Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 11:55 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Transverter offset I need to put in an offset for 1296EME into the transmitted signal. My question is, I am using VFO B in a split frequency, ie transmitting on B and receiving on A. Can I put the offset into VFO B or does the transverter offset only apply to VFO A. I feel the manual is not clear on this point. Regards Ross ZL1WN __ 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 FW request: enhanced TX TEST warning
Joe It's not just incompetence, we, well me/I, need a little help when bleary-eyed from lack of sleep, say in contest when things go wrong ; as they do... David G3UNA - Original Message - From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com To: 'Ian White GM3SEK' gm3...@ifwtech.co.uk; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 8:02 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 FW request: enhanced TX TEST warning As a stronger warning that the K3 is in TX Test mode, would it be possible to flash the orange Delta-F LED as well as the tiny TX icon? Instead of doing that, why not simply hijack the VFO B display and flash TX TEST when in test mode? The display is already there if you think users are so incompetent that they need hand holding. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ian White GM3SEK Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 2:23 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 FW request: enhanced TX TEST warning As a stronger warning that the K3 is in TX Test mode, would it be possible to flash the orange Delta-F LED as well as the tiny TX icon? (Think of it as an extension of what Dick already does in the K3 Utility, to signify that the rig is not available for use.) Reason for asking: Experienced user didn't notice he'd left the rig in Test mode. New user didn't notice the flashing TX icon, or that no power was going out... only that nobody was coming back to calls. Experienced user is in big trouble! -- __ 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] WHY HIGH RF OUTPUT???
It is a common misconception that Bird Thrulines are a always accurate. They are good when operated into a matched load and when the signal does not have a high harmonic content. If there is reflected power you need to make a correction. If there are harmonics, even if at a low level, the sensor can read much higher power than is actually present, even into a well matched load. Bird Slugs can become damaged, mechanically or electrically and I have even come across ones with the wrong label. So, I dispute any claim of accuracy of a power meter just because it is a good make. All power meters can on occasion give incorrect readings. The Bird 43 claims 5% of FSD accuracy. On a 250W slug an error of 12W. 180W could, within the meter specification be 170W. Then the 250H slug also has a frequency response. To the problem in hand: The low pass filtering in the K3 should prevent any over-reading being the harmonics, unless there is a problem in the filters and assuming there is not a mis-match, we have to assume this power is real. Specs indicate approx 18A at 13.8V, which is 250W input for 100W output. To get 170W or even 180W output is possible, but I think the PA is unlikely to be linear or long lived if used in this state. If the K3ALC is not working the PA may well develop this much power. I would re-visit the power calibration using the K3 utility. If that fails there is probably a fault. A linear amplifier designed for SSB will normally be capable of much more power than it's linear specification. Quite possibly double on the lower bands where the efficiency may be higher. While the amplifier can produce that power, the device may not survive the extra thermal stress. Mike -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Re%3A-WHY-HIGH-RF-OUTPUTtp2278215p2288751.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 FW request: enhanced TX TEST warning
Dave G4AON wrote: Part of that debate needs to include those like myself who often set their K3 to TX Test in order to avoid accidentally transmitting (paddles on the desk, foot switch, etc). Having flashing LEDs or large parts of the display flashing is very distracting when you are using the K3 as a receiver. My vote is to leave it alone. Mine, too. I frequently use TX Test for similar reasons, and would find this very annoying. I also occasionally find myself trying to transmit and nothing happening because I left it in TX Test, but I have now learned the reason for it. There are lots of stupid things one can do with a radio, one cannot expect it to prevent all of them. It is really the responsibility of anyone using a radio for the first time to learn how to drive it. - 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-FW-request%3A-enhanced-TX-TEST-warning-tp2286019p2288813.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] K2/100: PSK31 at 50 watts Screen Shot
Bill Strong wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/billstrong50/DigitalMaster780# This is a screen shot by KG3BOZ of my K2/100 running 50 watts on 40M PSK31. It shows IMD -23. This is a distance of about 1400 miles from Mississippi to Maryland at about 0100 UTC. My antenna is a Cobra Ultralite Senior up 20 feet. I tune it with the KAT100 and a big DXE balun. I usually run 20 or 30 watts but I wanted to see if I could run 50 watts mainly for use on 80M. If I blow a small fan on the heat sink the internal fan rarely comes on at 50 watts during converstaional PSK31. I use the Data Mode with the ALC set to light one bar. I transmit in the middle of the bandpass of the 2.2K SSB filter at 1000Hz. I would think an IMD of -23dB is barely acceptable. (My KK7UQ IMD meter defines good as better than -23dB.) However IMD measurements received off-air by software are not reliable and often show poorer readings than actual because the SNR is not good enough. Looking at the trace on your screenshot I would have said your IMD was better than -23dB. - 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/K2-100%3A-PSK31-at-50-watts-Screen-Shot-tp2287875p2288827.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: identify when in TEST mode
Joe Subich, W4TV-4 wrote: That said, a double beep if the PTT is activated in Test mode would not be a bad idea. I think you're forgetting that TX TEST can be used to set up audio levels and equalization, or to practise CW sending. These extra beeps or flashes when people are using TX TEST for what it was originally intended would be rather irritating. - 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%3A-identify-when-in-TEST-mode-tp2286777p2288862.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] Kx-1. Dc power connector size
Russ: It uses a 5.5 x 2.1 mm power connector. I don't have a KX-1, but I downloaded the manual at one point in time. This morning I checked the parts list and I see the size of the connector isn't listed. However, the part number is E620032, which is the same part number as the connector on my K2. The K2 manual specifically lists the connector as a 5.5 x 2.1 mm size, so there's your answer. 73's, John AA0VE Garrett, Russ wrote: Anyone know the size of the dc power connector (male) end that fits into J1? I need to construct a dc power cable (with a fuse) to connect to a 13.7v battery. I have searched the manual with no luck. Any assistance would be appreciate on the parts/construction of that piece. 73 Russ Kd7mpk __ 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] Heil ProSet is sold
The Heil ProSet I advertised a couple days ago is SOLD to Sid. Jim N1NK K3/100 S/N 2295 __ 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 Frequency Probe
Got one Thanks! W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 W4HDM wrote: I recently purchased a used K2 and I am doing the upgrades to the firmware etc. The rig did not come with the frequency counter probe or the parts to make one. Does anyone have a spare kit or assembled probe they would be willing to let go before I shell out the 10 bucks for a new one? Thanks in advance. mycall(at)bellsouth.net also good on QRZ W4HDM-DAMON-K2#473 __ 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/K2-Frequency-Probe-tp2285619p2289008.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] K2/100: PSK31 at 50 watts Screen Shot
Julian, G4ILO wrote: Bill Strong wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/billstrong50/DigitalMaster780# This is a screen shot by KG3BOZ of my K2/100 running 50 watts on 40M PSK31. It shows IMD -23. This is a distance of about 1400 miles from Mississippi to Maryland at about 0100 UTC. My antenna is a Cobra Ultralite Senior up 20 feet. I tune it with the KAT100 and a big DXE balun. I usually run 20 or 30 watts but I wanted to see if I could run 50 watts mainly for use on 80M. If I blow a small fan on the heat sink the internal fan rarely comes on at 50 watts during converstaional PSK31. I use the Data Mode with the ALC set to light one bar. I transmit in the middle of the bandpass of the 2.2K SSB filter at 1000Hz. I would think an IMD of -23dB is barely acceptable. (My KK7UQ IMD meter defines good as better than -23dB.) However IMD measurements received off-air by software are not reliable and often show poorer readings than actual because the SNR is not good enough. Looking at the trace on your screenshot I would have said your IMD was better than -23dB. Thanks Julian for the observation. I did not know about the inaccuracy although I did suspect over the air measurement might be different than in the shack. The best IMD I have seen on DM780 is about -27 with a super strong signal. I posted this because I thought it might be of interest to a newby like myself. It took me a while reading on the internet to begin to get a grasp of PSK31. Much of the best information has been on this forum. 73's Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2-100%3A-PSK31-at-50-watts-Screen-Shot-tp2287875p2289131.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 problem BFO
Andy, I assume you are referring to Q2 on the Control Board. It may be warm, but certainly not hot to the touch. If Q2 is hot, then something is drawing excessive current. Check for solder bridges on the RF board. Particularly at those components that connect to the 8R voltage rail. The schematic is a tool for identifying what is connected to 8R. Download the pdf of the K2 manual and use the search tool to find the 8R labels in the schematic. How much current is the K2 drawing in receive? Normal current draw on a completed K2 is 240 to 280 ma depending on the options. After you have the 8R current draw to normal, then you can work on the BFO problem. 73, Don W3FPR Andreas Spilker wrote: Hello, last year I started up building my K2, now I can go on. I arrived at the Alignment and Test Part Two. All was fine, but when I had to do the BFO Test the qrg was not 4908 kHz, but ..at the TP2 :-( also the Q2 was very hot. But I think that wasn't so the tests before, so maybe something is wrong on the RF board? I only found D7 wasn't correct, I chnaged the sides, whereelse can i check a problem of short circuit? 73 de andy, dl1xas near Hamburg Ich verwende die kostenlose Version von SPAMfighter http://www.spamfighter.com/lde, die bisher 571 Spammails entfernt und mir so eine Menge Zeit gespart hat. Rund 5,9 Millionen Leute nutzen SPAMfighter schon __ 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: 270.10.18/1937 - Release Date: 02/05/09 11:34:00 __ 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] Using CWT to determine 8-pole CW filter offsets (was: Shift pitch)
On 27 Jan., W5UN wrote: I have three 8 pole filters installed, 2.8, 1.8, and .4 kHz. As I rotate the WIDTH knob, the filters switch in and out at their transition frequencies (as they should). But when that switch occurs, the background noise pitch frequency seems to jump to a different SHIFT frequency setting. In other words, the transition between filters is not smooth. I am wondering if all K3's with 8 pole filters do the same thing as mine? My filter offsets are all set to zero, as that is what I am told the 8 pole filters offsets should be. I've noticed the same thing happening when transitioning from the 250 Hz 8-pole filter to the 200 Hz 5-pole. This morning, I noticed the CWT was a couple of notches to the left of center whenever the receiver was tuned to an unoccupied frequency with the 8-pole filter. (It was on dead center with the other filters.) I then used the Elecraft K3 Utility to experiment with various offset numbers for the 8-pole filter. It only took a handful of trials before I came up with a setting of -0.09 that resulted in CWT being centered on noise and a satisfactory transition with the 5-pole filter. Thanks to Elecraft for the MCU 2.80 firmware that allows the CWT to remain on all the time. BTW, I really like AA6YQ's DXLab Commander program for controlling the K3. Among other nice features. it has a convenient slide bar for adjusting the DSP width and shift. 73, Chuck Guenther NI0C K2/10 s/n 5853 K3/100 s/n 1061 __ 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] Transverter offset
If by offest you mean the transverter offset (config: XVxOF) it applies to both VFOs. This brings up another interesting K3 Xverter observation from the VHF contest a few weeks ago config: XVx RF allows only 3 digits of MHz, quite reasonably, because thats all the display can show. However it is these 3 digits of MHz that the RS232 will report. Example on 1296 with Xv4 RF set to 296 rs232 reports 296.100, which is not recognised by the logging program as its not a ham band. I have already asked elecraft for a feature request to allow 5 digits of MHz to be entered in Config:XVx RF and be reported by rs232 but (as now) only show 3 digits of MHz on the display Currently the work around (on 1296) is to tell the logging program and the F1EHN tracking software (for auto doppler correction) i am using a xverter with a 1 GHz local oscillator so 296 appears as 1296 again Dave ww2r -- Message: 44 Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 17:55:20 +1300 From: Ross rbig...@ihug.co.nz Subject: [Elecraft] Transverter offset To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: dd9395eacc3b4b8d9842a9023e529...@rossbeast Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 I need to put in an offset for 1296EME into the transmitted signal. My question is, I am using VFO B in a split frequency, ie transmitting on B and receiving on A. Can I put the offset into VFO B or does the transverter offset only apply to VFO A. I feel the manual is not clear on this point. Regards Ross ZL1WN -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/attachments/20090207/17748dc3/atta chment-0001.html If yI __ 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] Outboard Audio Amp - K3
I use 2 outboard non powered stereo speakers which work well with the K3. However, when I switch Noise Reduction and Dual PB in, the audio level drops considerably. I have a small 5 watt stereo amp with low impedance input and would like to drive the speakes with it. Having said that, I want to make sure that will not cause a problem with the K3 KIO3 board. Anyone have any experience with this or suggestions? -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Outboard-Audio-Amp---K3-tp2289396p2289396.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] Outboard Audio Amp - K3
I drive 2 bookcase speakers mounted on the wall facing me with a 100 watt amplifier going to the K3. It is wonderful and I have used this set up for over 4 years. The audio is full and nice to listen to. Phil Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com www.w9dvm.com 800-395-7795 pin 02 727-944-3226 FAX 727-937-8834 NASFT 30210 K3 #1605 W9DVM -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don - K2PMC Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 10:11 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Outboard Audio Amp - K3 I use 2 outboard non powered stereo speakers which work well with the K3. However, when I switch Noise Reduction and Dual PB in, the audio level drops considerably. I have a small 5 watt stereo amp with low impedance input and would like to drive the speakes with it. Having said that, I want to make sure that will not cause a problem with the K3 KIO3 board. Anyone have any experience with this or suggestions? -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Outboard-Audio-Amp---K3-tp2289396p2289396.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] Using CWT to determine 8-pole CW filter offsets (was: Shift pitch)
ni0c wrote: I then used the Elecraft K3 Utility to experiment with various offset numbers for the 8-pole filter. It only took a handful of trials before I came up with a setting of -0.09 that resulted in CWT being centered on noise and a satisfactory transition with the 5-pole filter. -0.09 equals 90 Hz offset...very consistent with the ~80 Hz others have measured in 8-pole filters. This is no big deal for wider 8-poles but would be a noticeable offset for the 400 and 250. 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Using-CWT-to-determine-8-pole-CW-filter-offsets-%28was%3A-Shift-pitch%29-tp2289330p2289434.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 request
It's a good point you make David. We have both mentioned that it would be good for the firmware to turn MON on (if it isn't on already) during the transmission of a recorded message, whether from M1-8 or AF Play. Also, Andy, as far as stopping tx under computer control is concerned, at present it stops automatically at the end of tx from M1-8, so could this just be left to happen under computer control, even if the start of tx and of playback were two separate steps? I agree with Giulio, however, that under manual control the one button press to tx a message from M1-8 is a great feature. Whilst on the subject of the KDVR3, which I must say makes excellent recordings, I've noticed that a recording does not appear at LIN OUT unless it's set to =PHONES. I wonder why this is. 73 to all Geoff G3UCK In a recent message David G4DMP wrote: It has already been suggested that the MON level be set to a predetermined level when a message is being sent. In that way you would actually hear the progress of the playback. In a recent message, Andrew Faber andrewfa...@ymail.com wrote ... I like this idea also. But then we also would need some way of knowing when a message finishes. For example, under computer control, if I send a TX command to go into TX mode, then a command to start playing a message, the radio has to let me know somehow when the message is finished, so that I can send an RX command. __ 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] DXpedition computer for K3
Hello Group, In fact, any lap-top would do the job, it depends on the needs and the environment of the DX-pedition. Assuming, the DX-pedition involves traveling with lots of vibrating, dust or humidity it is good to have a lap-top where nothing rotates in it, that is, NO Hard disk. I'm using succesfully the Asus Eee PC 4G . The Hard disk is replaced in it by the card type disk (4 GB) and there is also a slot for an extra card (I put 8GB in). The RAM of 2GB allows for smooth running of all ham software I need (mainly N1MM and HRD) plus internet browsing. Very useful feature of this type of laptop - it only needs 9,5V feeding. The screen of the first 700 series is a bit too small (7 inch), but now there are already new versions of 900 series with the 9 inch screen.These come also with bigger card disk and Windows xp pre-installed. All cost around 300EUR in Europe. 73 de Linas ON4BHP, K3 #1568 - Original Message - From: dbellw...@aol.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 1:16 PM Subject: [Elecraft] DXpedition computer for K3 Does anyone use an ACER Netbook Aspire One with a K3? I need something really light for my one-man DXpeditions. Thanks in advance, Dave, W6AQ __ 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 AF Limiter needs higher threshold
I use AF limiter a lot. Settings higher than 25 hurt my ears badly. Ignacy Dave Hachadorian wrote: There was a practice session for the Sprint contest on Thursday evening. In the Sprint, one is frequently called by several loud stations at once. I started out with fast agc, max slope and highest threshold, but the multiple loud callers were getting compressed together unless I continuously rode the rf gain control. After a while I tried agc OFF, and that method was much better for distinguishing stations by their loudness. However, the AF limiter, even set at max 030, was frequently kicking in, which really distorts the audio, so I was back to riding the rf gain again. I think the AF Limiter should have the ability to be set much higher than 030. Audio at level 030 is loud, but my ears can take more than that. Maybe the current hard limiting, with its gross distortion, could be made more gradual. Maybe the fast agc slope and threshold could be even steeper and higher. Otherwise, it's back to riding the RF gain. For some reason, my TS-850 didn't exhibit this problem. Maybe the 850's puny audio amp was self-limiting. Whatever the reason, the 850 was a lot better in this situation. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ __ 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-AF-Limiter-needs-higher-threshold-tp2279101p2289624.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 AF Limiter needs higher threshold
AF limiterSET TO 13 HERE -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ignacy Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 11:08 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 AF Limiter needs higher threshold I use AF limiter a lot. Settings higher than 25 hurt my ears badly. Ignacy Dave Hachadorian wrote: There was a practice session for the Sprint contest on Thursday evening. In the Sprint, one is frequently called by several loud stations at once. I started out with fast agc, max slope and highest threshold, but the multiple loud callers were getting compressed together unless I continuously rode the rf gain control. After a while I tried agc OFF, and that method was much better for distinguishing stations by their loudness. However, the AF limiter, even set at max 030, was frequently kicking in, which really distorts the audio, so I was back to riding the rf gain again. I think the AF Limiter should have the ability to be set much higher than 030. Audio at level 030 is loud, but my ears can take more than that. Maybe the current hard limiting, with its gross distortion, could be made more gradual. Maybe the fast agc slope and threshold could be even steeper and higher. Otherwise, it's back to riding the RF gain. For some reason, my TS-850 didn't exhibit this problem. Maybe the 850's puny audio amp was self-limiting. Whatever the reason, the 850 was a lot better in this situation. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ __ 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-AF-Limiter-needs-higher-threshold-tp2279101p2289624. 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
[Elecraft] Specific firmware for blind/special needs
Why not create a separate firmware build for this purpose? That way those that don't need or want it won't mistakenly enable a beep feature by accident. Mike W0MU A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over. Ben Franklin __ 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: identify when in TEST mode
Thinking some more about this, it seems to me the most logical indication would be for the red TX LED to flash instead of illuminate constantly when transmitting in test mode. This would not annoy anyone who has engaged test mode to prevent accidental transmission, but would highlight the fact that the rig is not actually transmitting when the PTT or key is pressed. - 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%3A-identify-when-in-TEST-mode-tp2286777p2289741.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: identify when in TEST mode
I would annoy me if the red TX LED flashes continuously while in test mode since I engage it when using the K3 in receiver only mode (e.g. when listening around, so as to not accidentally transmit on top of a monitored QSO). I find that the flashing TX icon is sufficient indication of test mode. As one of those who always monitor power output to confirm transmission, I also observe that in test mode zero power out is indicated on the K3 front panel bar graph when I key down. What more is necessary? Bob NW8L On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 9:40 AM, Julian, G4ILO julian.g4...@gmail.com wrote: Thinking some more about this, it seems to me the most logical indication would be for the red TX LED to flash instead of illuminate constantly when transmitting in test mode. This would not annoy anyone who has engaged test mode to prevent accidental transmission, but would highlight the fact that the rig is not actually transmitting when the PTT or key is pressed. - 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%3A-identify-when-in-TEST-mode-tp2286777p2289741.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] K3: identify when in TEST mode
G4ILO said: For the red TX LED to flash instead of illuminate constantly **when transmitting**. (Asterisks added for emphasis). He did not say to have it flash continuously while in test mode ... only if you tried to transmit. I don't think this would annoy anyone but I have to agree with my old friend KR2Q that using the VFO B display to report that you are in test mode only you try to transmit might be the best solution as it would not preclude or cover up anything meaningful on the display. 73, Bob W5OV __ 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: identify when in TEST mode
Err, Julian's proposal was for the TX LED to flash if you were trying to transmit while in Test mode. If you're just using the rig for an RX, you'll not see that light. Some people have their metering to reflect SWR/ALC, so the K3 power indicator isn't the best indicator. Me, I have no problem with the existing setup, but Julian's proposal is as good as any. Before I transmit intentionally, I look there anyway to see where I'm transmitting, since my rig is likely to be in SPLIT. I tend to leave the rig in Test mode, anyway, so I don't transmit unintentionally. With a key, a mike, a footswitch and several ways for software to TX, the cats have way too many ways to turn on the TX. 73, doug Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 10:26:29 -0700 From: Bob Cunnings bob.cunni...@gmail.com I would annoy me if the red TX LED flashes continuously while in test mode since I engage it when using the K3 in receiver only mode (e.g. when listening around, so as to not accidentally transmit on top of a monitored QSO). I find that the flashing TX icon is sufficient indication of test mode. As one of those who always monitor power output to confirm transmission, I also observe that in test mode zero power out is indicated on the K3 front panel bar graph when I key down. What more is necessary? Bob NW8L On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 9:40 AM, Julian, G4ILO julian.g4...@gmail.com wrote: Thinking some more about this, it seems to me the most logical indication would be for the red TX LED to flash instead of illuminate constantly when transmitting in test mode. This would not annoy anyone who has engaged test mode to prevent accidental transmission, but would highlight the fact that the rig is not actually transmitting when the PTT or key is pressed. - 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%3A-identify-when-in-TEST-mode-tp2286777p2289741.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 __ 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] 5B/G4MKP
K3 #768 will be QRV from Limassol, Cyprus over 13-19 February. CW only around 14.010MHz and 7.010MHz. I will try to give a few points on WPX RTTY too. Cheers, Terry G4MKP __ 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: identify when in TEST mode
Oh, sorry, I didn't read Julian's message correctly. As a CW op, I see that in CW mode the TX LED flashes when transmitting in test mode, following the keying. I fear that the whole point of the discussion was lost on me, it's about an indication when using PTT modes. While we are at it, I've argued before that if test mode is selected, it should persist through a power cycle. Like you, I normally keep the rig in test mode, and I'd rather not have to put it into test mode every time I power up, as I must do now. It's like the safety on a gun - if I put it on, I want it to remain that way until I explicitly change it. That discussion, some time back (on this list), ran aground on the shoals of the then I won't notice that tx is disabled when I next power up objection, which led right into the present topic how can the test mode be more loudly annunciated. The result that time was a change to make the TX icon blink more rapidly, which works for me. This is certainly a subject that arouses great interest! Bob NW8L On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 10:45 AM, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 fa...@panix.com wrote: Err, Julian's proposal was for the TX LED to flash if you were trying to transmit while in Test mode. If you're just using the rig for an RX, you'll not see that light. Some people have their metering to reflect SWR/ALC, so the K3 power indicator isn't the best indicator. Me, I have no problem with the existing setup, but Julian's proposal is as good as any. Before I transmit intentionally, I look there anyway to see where I'm transmitting, since my rig is likely to be in SPLIT. I tend to leave the rig in Test mode, anyway, so I don't transmit unintentionally. With a key, a mike, a footswitch and several ways for software to TX, the cats have way too many ways to turn on the TX. 73, doug __ 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] WHY HIGH RF OUTPUT??? (c/o AD6XY)
On Sat, 7 Feb 2009 02:38:36 -0800 (PST) AD6XY m.j.wil...@rl.ac.uk wrote: It is a common misconception that Bird Thrulines are a always accurate. They are good when operated into a matched load and when the signal does not have a high harmonic content. If there is reflected power you need to make a correction. If there are harmonics, even if at a low level, the sensor can read much higher power than is actually present, even into a well matched load. Bird Slugs can become damaged, mechanically or electrically and I have even come across ones with the wrong label. So, I dispute any claim of accuracy of a power meter just because it is a good make. All power meters can on occasion give incorrect readings. The Bird 43 claims 5% of FSD accuracy. On a 250W slug an error of 12W. 180W could, within the meter specification be 170W. Then the 250H slug also has a frequency response. To the problem in hand: The low pass filtering in the K3 should prevent any over-reading being the harmonics, unless there is a problem in the filters and assuming there is not a mis-match, we have to assume this power is real. Specs indicate approx 18A at 13.8V, which is 250W input for 100W output. To get 170W or even 180W output is possible, but I think the PA is unlikely to be linear or long lived if used in this state. If the K3ALC is not working the PA may well develop this much power. I would re-visit the power calibration using the K3 utility. If that fails there is probably a fault. A linear amplifier designed for SSB will normally be capable of much more power than it's linear specification. Quite possibly double on the lower bands where the efficiency may be higher. While the amplifier can produce that power, the device may not survive the extra thermal stress. Mike ** Mike OC, Many, many thanks for a logical/definitive explanation!!! Appreciated it greatly! Jim/ee S/N 2406 __ 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] Reminder - UK Elecraft net Sundays 1000 local, 3630 KHz
The frequency is plus or minus the QRM. Note the start time of 1000 hours to try and minimise European QRM. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100, Acom 1000, dipole __ 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] K2/100: PSK31 at 50 watts Screen Shot
HI Bill and Julian, You can not go with the IMD readings in DM780. I use the program all the time, Simon says this is one of things he is going to work on in the coming year. In fact if you switch to MixW with the same signal you will see a huge jump/improvement in IMD readings. I have also found by centering and Narrowing up the signal you can up the IMD readings as well. I know the transmit IMD is not changing when I do this, so I think you just have to take most software IMD readings with the grain of salt. They are useful if you understand the program's limitations. The bottom line is KK7UQ meter and MixW reads pretty close, DM780 does not. However DM780 is the program of choice here except for RTTY. Still using MMTTY because of FSK keying. 73 de jay/w5jay.. Julian, G4ILO wrote: Bill Strong wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/billstrong50/DigitalMaster780# This is a screen shot by KG3BOZ of my K2/100 running 50 watts on 40M PSK31. It shows IMD -23. This is a distance of about 1400 miles from Mississippi to Maryland at about 0100 UTC. My antenna is a Cobra Ultralite Senior up 20 feet. I tune it with the KAT100 and a big DXE balun. I usually run 20 or 30 watts but I wanted to see if I could run 50 watts mainly for use on 80M. If I blow a small fan on the heat sink the internal fan rarely comes on at 50 watts during converstaional PSK31. I use the Data Mode with the ALC set to light one bar. I transmit in the middle of the bandpass of the 2.2K SSB filter at 1000Hz. I would think an IMD of -23dB is barely acceptable. (My KK7UQ IMD meter defines good as better than -23dB.) However IMD measurements received off-air by software are not reliable and often show poorer readings than actual because the SNR is not good enough. Looking at the trace on your screenshot I would have said your IMD was better than -23dB. Thanks Julian for the observation. I did not know about the inaccuracy although I did suspect over the air measurement might be different than in the shack. The best IMD I have seen on DM780 is about -27 with a super strong signal. I posted this because I thought it might be of interest to a newby like myself. It took me a while reading on the internet to begin to get a grasp of PSK31. Much of the best information has been on this forum. 73's Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2-100%3A-PSK31-at-50-watts-Screen-Shot-tp2287875p2289131.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
[Elecraft] K3 ERR TxG
Just tuning up a new amplifier, less than 10W. Previous to this (minutes) running fine barefoot. Have K3/100/KAT3 Symptoms: During auto-tune, instead of showing SWR it shows --, and 0.0 W output in VFO B. Also, after holding TUNE, the VFO B reads ERR TxG Focusing on the K3, the manual says to contact Elecraft about ERR TxG, which I have done. But in the mean time, what else can I try? The manual says not to adjust anything.. I'm sort of stuck.. If this has happened to you, what did you do for resolving the problem? Thanks, -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 ERR TxG
Have you completed the Calibration Procedures section of the owner's manual? These steps aren't optional. If you haven't, perform the Synthesizer Calibration first, then the Transmitter Gain Calibration which can accomplished fairly quickly with the K3 Utility. See the Configuration Tab, Calibrate Transmitter Gain button and the K3 Utility Help page Transmitter Gain Calibration. You'll need to connect a dummy load to one of the K3 antenna connectors for this calibration. If you've done all these steps, there's a different issue that probably deserves an e-mail to K3Support 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Wandling W7BRS Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 11:34 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 ERR TxG Just tuning up a new amplifier, less than 10W. Previous to this (minutes) running fine barefoot. Have K3/100/KAT3 Symptoms: During auto-tune, instead of showing SWR it shows --, and 0.0 W output in VFO B. Also, after holding TUNE, the VFO B reads ERR TxG Focusing on the K3, the manual says to contact Elecraft about ERR TxG, which I have done. But in the mean time, what else can I try? The manual says not to adjust anything.. I'm sort of stuck.. If this has happened to you, what did you do for resolving the problem? Thanks, -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 __ 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 request
David, Thanks. Yes, but I want the computer to be able to tell directly. Of course, if MON is set to a certain level, I suppose one could have the computer keep checking the MON level, but that is a pretty indirect approach to determining when the message has finished. 73, andy, ae6y - Original Message - From: David Pratt da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk To: Andrew Faber andrewfa...@ymail.com Cc: Giulio Pico - IW3HVB iw3...@gmail.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 1:48 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware request In a recent message, Andrew Faber andrewfa...@ymail.com wrote ... I like this idea also. But then we also would need some way of knowing when a message finishes. For example, under computer control, if I send a TX command to go into TX mode, then a command to start playing a message, the radio has to let me know somehow when the message is finished, so that I can send an RX command. It has already been suggested that the MON level be set to a predetermined level when a message is being sent. In that way you would actually hear the progress of the playback. 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- __ 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 ERR TxG
Thanks. Already emailed Elecraft. re: Calibration; Done all those steps months ago. Yes, I've calibrated per manual. It's been running fine for months. Not a new build. Just added a new outboard linear and was tuning it. Was getting zero watts output. Disconnected outboard amp and began trouble shooting the K3 itself barefoot. Now at the point where no output and ERR TxG when using TUNE while in BYPASS. -jeff On Sat, 7 Feb 2009, Dick Dievendorff wrote: Have you completed the Calibration Procedures section of the owner's manual? These steps aren't optional. If you haven't, perform the Synthesizer Calibration first, then the Transmitter Gain Calibration which can accomplished fairly quickly with the K3 Utility. See the Configuration Tab, Calibrate Transmitter Gain button and the K3 Utility Help page Transmitter Gain Calibration. You'll need to connect a dummy load to one of the K3 antenna connectors for this calibration. If you've done all these steps, there's a different issue that probably deserves an e-mail to K3Support 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Wandling W7BRS Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 11:34 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 ERR TxG Just tuning up a new amplifier, less than 10W. Previous to this (minutes) running fine barefoot. Have K3/100/KAT3 Symptoms: During auto-tune, instead of showing SWR it shows --, and 0.0 W output in VFO B. Also, after holding TUNE, the VFO B reads ERR TxG Focusing on the K3, the manual says to contact Elecraft about ERR TxG, which I have done. But in the mean time, what else can I try? The manual says not to adjust anything.. I'm sort of stuck.. If this has happened to you, what did you do for resolving the problem? Thanks, -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 __ 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 transmit problem
Took delivery yesterday. all seems well so far except I can't transmit using a Heil pro set plus I was using on an Omni. Need help. Bill Wade Ai4pf __ 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 transmit problem
Bill, Do you have the headset plugged into the rear panel? If you plug it into the front panel mic jack, it will not work unless you use a Heil Kenwood adapter. Set the menu to match where you plugged the mic, and adjust the mic gain. 73, Don W3FPR bill wade wrote: Took delivery yesterday. all seems well so far except I can't transmit using a Heil pro set plus I was using on an Omni. Need help. Bill Wade Ai4pf __ 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 transmit problem
Hi, Bill! The microphone connection has a fair number of possibilities. If you're using the front-panel 8-pin Foster connector, then you might be using an inappropriate Heil adapter that bridges between the 1/8 mono microphone plug and the K3. For the Elecraft K3, you should be using Heil's AD-1K, the red Kenwood adapter to match Elecraft's 8-pin front-panel microphone jack. The blue Icom adapter won't work. If you don't have one of those handy, you might try skipping the adapter and plugging the 1/8 mono connector directly into the K3 back panel mic connector. The K3 has some front panel config and main menu options related to microphone (which connector you're using, whether or not to add bias, microphone gain range). See the discussion of the Mic connector on the Front Panel and Rear Panel pages of the K3 Owner's manual. My best guess is that you might be using a Heil blue Icom adapter. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of bill wade Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 12:26 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] k3 transmit problem Took delivery yesterday. all seems well so far except I can't transmit using a Heil pro set plus I was using on an Omni. Need help. Bill Wade Ai4pf __ 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] Firmware request
In K22 mode (extended K2 cmds), try polling the K3 via the KY; command. When the response is KY2; from the rig, the message has completed and the transmission is complete. Polling twice a second is probably adequate. Remember that you have to send the K22; before transmitting, because if you don't you will never see KY2; coming back. P9 of the K3 Programmer's Manual, available on the Elecraft website under Manuals and Downloads, will help here too. 73, matt W6NIA K3 #24 On Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:46:52 -0800, you wrote: David, Thanks. Yes, but I want the computer to be able to tell directly. Of course, if MON is set to a certain level, I suppose one could have the computer keep checking the MON level, but that is a pretty indirect approach to determining when the message has finished. 73, andy, ae6y - Original Message - From: David Pratt da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk To: Andrew Faber andrewfa...@ymail.com Cc: Giulio Pico - IW3HVB iw3...@gmail.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 1:48 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware request In a recent message, Andrew Faber andrewfa...@ymail.com wrote ... I like this idea also. But then we also would need some way of knowing when a message finishes. For example, under computer control, if I send a TX command to go into TX mode, then a command to start playing a message, the radio has to let me know somehow when the message is finished, so that I can send an RX command. It has already been suggested that the MON level be set to a predetermined level when a message is being sent. In that way you would actually hear the progress of the playback. 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- __ 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 Coarse VFO tuning of offset for SSB vs CW
I have been using my coarse knob on SSB to make simple fast rate tuning of SSB signals. It is just super! On CW, however the rate doesn't automatically change that I am aware of or have I missed somewhere. Because I jump between the two I am wondering if I missed a per mode change rate? I increase bandwidth using the XFIL setting (I set up CW to work with the 2.8 8 pole and also have a 400 8 pole as well.) Or, is this something that could be added in firmware? 73, Bill K9YEQ __ 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 Coarse VFO tuning of offset for SSB vs CW
I have been using my coarse knob on SSB to make simple fast rate tuning of SSB signals. It is just super! On CW, however the rate doesn't automatically change that I am aware of or have I missed somewhere... CONFIG: VFO CRS Set the step size you want for the current mode. Change modes while in this menu and set the step size for the next mode, mode. I use this all the time in conjunction with the RIT knob. Step size changes according to the mode I'm in. 73, Lyle KK7P __ 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 ERR TxG bummer
Oh well, I guess there's not much else I can do.. Did all the firmware, reset, reload, etc.. Checked the coax, again. Checked the dummy load, again. Seems like either the KAT3 is toast, or something else. I'll call Elecraft on Monday for further instructions or advice. Thanks to those who responded. -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
[Elecraft] K60XV Alignment Test Questions
I just completed my K60XV, have installed it in my K2 and am going through the Alignment and test procedures. My voltages check out OK in the 40/60 Metre Alignment section. Connect an antenna to the K2. While listening to and noise or a weak signal (your typo, not mine) peak the signal by adjusting C1 and C2. I notice no difference when adjusting either of them. Is it a subtle peak or sharp and pronounced? I connect a dummy load and set the power to 2 watts. Enter TUNE and adjust the two trimmers for maximum power output. -- Well, I can adjust them and get anywhere up to 15 watts out. But I don't think that's what you mean, is it? If you want me to set the power output to 2 watts then I assume I should tune to get about that, shouldn't I? What do you really want me to do here? Thanks in advance for any assistance. 73 - Ken Alexander, VE3HLS __ 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 TRANSMIT PROBLEM
Many thanks for all the suggestions. I checked the pin outs for both the k3 and the Omni 7 on the Heil website, and they look completely different. I am wondering if that is my problem? Bill Ai4PF __ 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: RF Clipper works with Elecraft
ever since I out a G3LLL RF clipper in my first transceiver,,, and saw the difference... I was convinced how effective RF clipping can be. G3LLL was careful to indicate that you should roll off the bottom end... so as to not totally overburden your powersupply with the extended duty cycle using such a device on ssb. I have played with and still have Datong, Daiwa, MFJ and TenTec's earlier rf clippers. When set properly you will NOT get complaints of turn off that processor... just compliments. Most recently using a slightly modified TenTec version. With the latest iterations from Lyle on the K3...making it 'crunch' better, I will be soon be looking for new home for the pile. google on RF processing ssb something to understand and appreciate on the K3 or other radios. and I HATE bad audio... nasty clipping effects, distracting distortions...etc bill __ 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 TRANSMIT PROBLEM
Yes. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of bill wade Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 4:32 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 TRANSMIT PROBLEM Many thanks for all the suggestions. I checked the pin outs for both the k3 and the Omni 7 on the Heil website, and they look completely different. I am wondering if that is my problem? Bill Ai4PF __ 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 TRANSMIT PROBLEM
Well, that's a good bet. I think T-T uses the Yaesu pinout. If that's different than Kenwood, then .. doh? :-) What if my 117v wall socket was wired differently in Dallas than it is in Boise? Frankly, someone needs to bash some heads and get all of the vendors to standardize on a single 8-pin format. Maybe Bob Heil has lobbied against it so he can sell more rig-specific cables? :-) Grant/NQ5T On Feb 7, 2009, at 4:31 PM, bill wade wrote: Many thanks for all the suggestions. I checked the pin outs for both the k3 and the Omni 7 on the Heil website, and they look completely different. I am wondering if that is my problem? Bill Ai4PF __ 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 TRANSMIT PROBLEM
...Frankly, someone needs to bash some heads and get all of the vendors to standardize on a single 8-pin format. In the mid-1980s I was part of the ARRL's Digital Committee. We tried very hard to get the major Amateur radio manufacturers to standardize this. In our case, it was to make it easier on folks to hook up TNCs and computers tot heir radios. We were politely told that it would be very difficult. This is polite-speak for Not a chance. :-/ Now, I think the best way to make this happen is for everyone to own a K3... 73, Lyle KK7P __ 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 SSB Net Announcement
Hi gang, The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (Sunday, 2/8/09) at 1800Z. We will start at 14.316 MHz, and QSY if needed. The net control is in western Oregon, but we will need a good east coast or midwest station to relay a few west coast signals that may be too close to net control. See you there. 73, Phil, NS7P __ 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 TRANSMIT PROBLEM
But eventually they came up with the 6-pin mini-DIN DATA connector, mostly used at VHF/UHF. It is useable on HF on the IC-706 and IC-7000 and I had the same layout on my K2's when using the EA3BLQ interface. It's not TOTALLY hopeless. 73, doug Date: Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:09:13 -0800 From: Lyle Johnson k...@wavecable.com ...Frankly, someone needs to bash some heads and get all of the vendors to standardize on a single 8-pin format. In the mid-1980s I was part of the ARRL's Digital Committee. We tried very hard to get the major Amateur radio manufacturers to standardize this. In our case, it was to make it easier on folks to hook up TNCs and computers tot heir radios. We were politely told that it would be very difficult. This is polite-speak for Not a chance. :-/ Now, I think the best way to make this happen is for everyone to own a K3... 73, Lyle KK7P __ 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] K60XV Alignment Test Questions
Ken, The normal procedure uses receive to peak the bandpass filter approximately correct. Then that is followed by using transmit to refine that peak - the fact remains that one can observe the real peak better by watching the transmitted output power than by listening with the ears. So, you did not find a real peak on receive - the result is that the bandpass was not tuned close to optimum when you did the transmit adjustment. No problem, but you can observe the peak better at 2 watts than at 15 watts, so as the power increases, just exit TUNE and enter it again so the power again levels out to 2 watts, tune for a somewhat higher power, and if it goes to more than 5 watts, exit and re-enter tune again. Keep doing that until you find the actual peak within the 2 to 5 watt range, and you are done. BTW, you may want to peak up the inductors for 40 meters before adjusting the caps for 60 meters. 73, Don W3FPR Ken Alexander wrote: I just completed my K60XV, have installed it in my K2 and am going through the Alignment and test procedures. My voltages check out OK in the 40/60 Metre Alignment section. Connect an antenna to the K2. While listening to and noise or a weak signal (your typo, not mine) peak the signal by adjusting C1 and C2. I notice no difference when adjusting either of them. Is it a subtle peak or sharp and pronounced? I connect a dummy load and set the power to 2 watts. Enter TUNE and adjust the two trimmers for maximum power output. -- Well, I can adjust them and get anywhere up to 15 watts out. But I don't think that's what you mean, is it? If you want me to set the power output to 2 watts then I assume I should tune to get about that, shouldn't I? What do you really want me to do here? Thanks in advance for any assistance. 73 - Ken Alexander, VE3HLS __ 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] DSP Modification
There is an ad on eHam for K3 #1055. He says he sent it back to Elecraft and had DSP board mod for enhanced RX/TX fidelity. Does anyone know what he's talking about? - John, W0JFR -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/-K3--DSP-Modification-tp2291067p2291067.html Sent from the [K3] 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 TRANSMIT PROBLEM
Bill, the adapter you probably have for your ProSet is the one with the yellow band (Yaesu), you need to rewire it (Wiring Diagram is in the K-3 manual)or get the Heil adapter with the red band (Kenwood). Then you should be ok. 73 de KE4WY Jim -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of bill wade Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 5:32 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 TRANSMIT PROBLEM Many thanks for all the suggestions. I checked the pin outs for both the k3 and the Omni 7 on the Heil website, and they look completely different. I am wondering if that is my problem? Bill Ai4PF __ 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] DSP Modification
John, Sounds like 'specmanship' to me. I don't know about any mod like that. 73, Don W3FPR W0JFR wrote: There is an ad on eHam for K3 #1055. He says he sent it back to Elecraft and had DSP board mod for enhanced RX/TX fidelity. Does anyone know what he's talking about? - John, W0JFR __ 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 transmit problem
The K-3 requires a microphone cable configured to the Kenwood standard. I'm not sure about the Omni, but my Orion II uses a Yaesu standard cable. You may want to check. I suspect the foster connector pins are miswired for the K-3. You may also want to be sure the bias is off as I believe that is probably a dynamic microphone element rather than an electret. You may also wish to check with Heil. I believe they sell an appropriate dongle for the pro set would work with the K-3. Bruce-W8FU -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of bill wade Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 3:26 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] k3 transmit problem Took delivery yesterday. all seems well so far except I can't transmit using a Heil pro set plus I was using on an Omni. Need help. Bill Wade Ai4pf __ 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] DSP Modification
A while back Wayne posted a message about such a DSP board mod on the Yahoo Groups list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/message/2881 Bob NW8L On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 5:47 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: John, Sounds like 'specmanship' to me. I don't know about any mod like that. 73, Don W3FPR __ 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 TRANSMIT PROBLEM
K3 requires only an audio connector in the back; with a foot switch it cannot be any easier.This is a welcome change about other radios where one had to fix connectors, and then often care about RF pickup! Ignacy bill wade wrote: Many thanks for all the suggestions. I checked the pin outs for both the k3 and the Omni 7 on the Heil website, and they look completely different. I am wondering if that is my problem? Bill Ai4PF __ 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-TRANSMIT-PROBLEM-tp2290816p2291163.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] DSP Modification
I got the following response from the seller: Have you considered that maybe its not listed because they don't want anyone else doing it but Elecraft? Ask Wayne, Rene, Eric @ Elecraft. They can tell you all about it. Also contact AD4C, he had it done to his K3. Mine maybe only the third or forth one modded. The name aptly describes the mod. Do you really think Elecraft has secret K3 modifications? - John, W0JFR W0JFR wrote: There is an ad on eHam for K3 #1055. He says he sent it back to Elecraft and had DSP board mod for enhanced RX/TX fidelity. Does anyone know what he's talking about? - John, W0JFR -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/-K3--DSP-Modification-tp2291067p2291164.html Sent from the [K3] 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] DSP Modification
I emailed the seller and this is his response: Have you considered that maybe its not listed because they don't want anyone else doing it but Elecraft? Ask Wayne, Rene, Eric @ Elecraft. They can tell you all about it. Also contact AD4C, he had it done to his K3. Mine maybe only the third or forth one modded. The name aptly describes the mod. ??? - John Don Wilhelm-4 (via Nabble) wrote: John, Sounds like 'specmanship' to me. I don't know about any mod like that. 73, Don W3FPR W0JFR wrote: There is an ad on eHam for K3 #1055. He says he sent it back to Elecraft and had DSP board mod for enhanced RX/TX fidelity. Does anyone know what he's talking about? - John, W0JFR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:elecr...@... http://n2.nabble.com/user/SendEmail.jtp?type=nodenode=2291103i=0 This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html This email is a reply to your post @ http://n2.nabble.com/-K3--DSP-Modification-tp2291067p2291103.html You can reply by email or by visting the link above. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/-K3--DSP-Modification-tp2291067p2291168.html Sent from the [K3] 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 transmit problem
I am new to the k3 and this reflector. I must say that I am hugely impressed with both. I never fully realized 8-pin connectors could vary so much in their wiring. Come Monday I think I'll invest $20.00 and get the Kenwood adapter from Heil. Thanks again to All. Bill Ai4PF __ 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 TRANSMIT PROBLEM
But eventually they came up with the 6-pin mini-DIN DATA connector, mostly used at VHF/UHF. Except that's STILL not uniform ... pin 4 is variously 9600 baud receive audio on (Icom, Yaesu), FSK input (Yaesu FT-450/950) or unused (Kenwood). It is useable on HF on the IC-706 and IC-7000 IC-703, IC-706mkIIg and IC-7000 only. Icom did not add it to either of their newest transceivers (7200 or 7700). 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 6:26 PM To: k...@wavecable.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 TRANSMIT PROBLEM But eventually they came up with the 6-pin mini-DIN DATA connector, mostly used at VHF/UHF. It is useable on HF on the IC-706 and IC-7000 and I had the same layout on my K2's when using the EA3BLQ interface. It's not TOTALLY hopeless. 73, doug Date: Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:09:13 -0800 From: Lyle Johnson k...@wavecable.com ...Frankly, someone needs to bash some heads and get all of the vendors to standardize on a single 8-pin format. In the mid-1980s I was part of the ARRL's Digital Committee. We tried very hard to get the major Amateur radio manufacturers to standardize this. In our case, it was to make it easier on folks to hook up TNCs and computers tot heir radios. We were politely told that it would be very difficult. This is polite-speak for Not a chance. :-/ Now, I think the best way to make this happen is for everyone to own a K3... 73, Lyle KK7P __ 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] Was: K3-Transmit problem, now standards
From Joe, W4TV: But eventually they came up with the 6-pin mini-DIN DATA connector, mostly used at VHF/UHF. Except that's STILL not uniform ... pin 4 is variously 9600 baud receive audio on (Icom, Yaesu), FSK input (Yaesu FT-450/950) or unused (Kenwood). I call those extensions, not incompatibilities- The FT-817 also has the same one. Note that Pauli and I arrived at that connector independently of each other. It is useable on HF on the IC-706 and IC-7000 IC-703, IC-706mkIIg and IC-7000 only. Icom did not add it to either of their newest transceivers (7200 or 7700). It's apparently aimed mostly at VHF/UHF rigs for packet, and since those larger rigs don't cover that market It is there on the IC-746PRO, which does cover 2M. There are VHF/UHF only rigs that have a compatible connector. The Kenwood 733 has one, with the 9600 connection, too, just like the ICOM and Yaesu radios. I have no solid information about any of the Alinco's. That's pretty close to a standard. 73, doug __ 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] New K3 purchase
Hello James! 1. Is separate band tuning now available with the sub-receiver option? In other words, can I monitor 20m on the primary, and listen to 10m FM or SSB on the sub (granted the appropriate filters are in place on both receivers)? Firmware to do this is in pre-Beta with an expanded test group exercising it. I make no predictions as to when it will be in Beta, but I'd be surprised if it isn't very, very soon. 2. If ordered today, have all of the updates that were mentioned in the K3’s Enhancements and Application Notes page been incorporated? I.e. KPA3 12v sense mod? When you place the order, request that the radio have all mods in place. 3. Can Elecraft sell me a built transverter (I have no soldering station, and my skills with an iron are rusty)? There is a list of builders-for-hire on the website that can build a transverter for you. 4. The general coverage receive module instruction’s wording sounds vague regarding installation. It uses the word ‘either’ with regards to the module’s location; either the sub receiver or main RF board is what it sounds like. I am assuming however that this module can in fact be installed on both receivers? Yes. I have one in my K3 and another in my KRX3. Thanks to all ahead of time for answering my questions. I hope to have my K3 soon. Welcome aboard! 73, Lyle KK7P __ 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 CW Net Announcement
Good Evening, Another very fine week has passed. Weather has been good and today was very nice. However, that will soon come to an end. Tomorrow we are due for a snow shower which will last at least until Wednesday if not longer. That being said the band was much nicer Friday than it had been earlier in the week. A solar wind stream from a coronal hole hit the earth's ionosphere. During its travel it snapped off the tail of Comet Lulin. The good news is: it will grow back and the comet is now a naked eye object in Aries. For those of you with clear, pre-dawn skies take a look near Zubenelgenubi and you'll find the blue-green glow of cyanogen ions indicating the coma. Binoculars or a small telescope will reveal both tails. The anti-tail of dust and the more common ion tail which is pushed away by the solar wind. Please join us tomorrow evening. 1) Hail signs (first letter or two of the suffix of your call) 2) NCS help (as well as QSP/QNP relay help) Sunday 2300z (Sunday 3 PM PST) 14050 kHz Stay warm, Kevin. KD5ONS - __ 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] ECN Error!
Make that Libra, not Aries! Ooops. Libra is east of Virgo along the ecliptic. Kevin. __ 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
