[Elecraft] K3 1 mW tx calibration fails
Hello, I'm trying the 1 mW tx calibration and it fails like this: Elecraft K3 Utility for Linux Revision 1.13.4.15 K3 MCU revision 04.81. RS-232 speed 38400 bps. Starting 1 milliwatt calibration. Calibrating at 1.900 MHz Calibrating at 3.750 MHz IsSamplingComplete: Unexpected response 'DB 2.08 MW;' to ''. Calibration power settled at ' 2.08 MW;' 1 milliwatt calibration failed. Elapsed time: 25.2 secs Any clues? The dummy load I've connected is flat at 51 Ohm all throughout the range (tested with miniVNA). Pf -- Pierfrancesco Caci, ik5pvx __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Linux and Operating
The XP SP3 thread has changed into a Linux discussion. I think is pretty neat! I have been running Linux in my shack for about 10 yrs. You can see an article from a June 2007 QST call AARA1, Murphy 0, by WA1KKM. That was the year we got Linux running our local Field Day site. We have been using OpenSuse for that and I typically run Linux Mint here at home. There are lots of Distros and choices. Most allow a bootable CD for you to try. I think some even allow you to save some stuff to a USB drive and etc. I am spoiled, I usually have enough PCs or HD s to just swap around. Don't be shy to try a Virtual Box. Virtual PC or any of the other options out there. For contesting I have been using KB by WA1KKM. You can also run N1MM WinTest in VMs and some do Wine. I have not done much of that I have enough PCs to have a Windows PC too. There is also a new contest logging program getting developed call CQRTEST (www.cqrtest.com) by Petr OK2CQR. Petr and Martin OK1RR has also developed and very nice logging program called CQRLOG (www.cqrlog.com). Of course we all know what Dave W1HKJ has done in the Digital world with FLDIGI. For those who care, there is NO support for FSK in Linux. We don't need to go down that road. Most logging programs use HAMLIB for the radio control. I will tell you that KB does not. There is currently no support for the Elecraft radios in KB, Walt has stuff going on and I just got the radio.. There will be ;-) I can also tell you that some of the keying circuits are not quite standard.. Like anything, there is not a one size fits all. Some like Windows, MAC and Linux, the you have some like Elecraft, Yaesu, Kenwood and etc. Or some like SSB, CW, Digital modes.. you get the idea ;-) This is a great hobby with mostly great people. Love learning and playing! Will WC2L http://www.wc2l.com http://dxc.wc2l.com dxc.wc2l.com - AR-Cluster Node __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating
Yes the discussion has changed into a Linux discussion. Would you please remind me what relevance computer operating systems has to do with Elecraft amateur radio gear? IMHO, it sure would be more appropriate to discuss operating systems on a computer related reflector. Tom - W4BQF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of William Liporace - WC2L Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 6:24 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating The XP SP3 thread has changed into a Linux discussion. I think is pretty neat! I have been running Linux in my shack for about 10 yrs. You can see an article from a June 2007 QST call AARA1, Murphy 0, by WA1KKM. That was the year we got Linux running our local Field Day site. We have been using OpenSuse for that and I typically run Linux Mint here at home. There are lots of Distros and choices. Most allow a bootable CD for you to try. I think some even allow you to save some stuff to a USB drive and etc. I am spoiled, I usually have enough PCs or HD s to just swap around. Don't be shy to try a Virtual Box. Virtual PC or any of the other options out there. For contesting I have been using KB by WA1KKM. You can also run N1MM WinTest in VMs and some do Wine. I have not done much of that I have enough PCs to have a Windows PC too. There is also a new contest logging program getting developed call CQRTEST (www.cqrtest.com) by Petr OK2CQR. Petr and Martin OK1RR has also developed and very nice logging program called CQRLOG (www.cqrlog.com). Of course we all know what Dave W1HKJ has done in the Digital world with FLDIGI. For those who care, there is NO support for FSK in Linux. We don't need to go down that road. Most logging programs use HAMLIB for the radio control. I will tell you that KB does not. There is currently no support for the Elecraft radios in KB, Walt has stuff going on and I just got the radio.. There will be ;-) I can also tell you that some of the keying circuits are not quite standard.. Like anything, there is not a one size fits all. Some like Windows, MAC and Linux, the you have some like Elecraft, Yaesu, Kenwood and etc. Or some like SSB, CW, Digital modes.. you get the idea ;-) This is a great hobby with mostly great people. Love learning and playing! Will WC2L http://www.wc2l.com http://dxc.wc2l.com dxc.wc2l.com - AR-Cluster Node __ 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 Message delivered to alderm...@windstream.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating
In my Windows 8.1 Tablet post..I simply told everyone I had success making it work with the KX3 Utility, did I cross the line somewhere by posting about an operating system? 73, Jack VK4JRC Club.www.cqara.org.au Member WIA SARL ARRL GQRP #14392 QRPARCI #15068 VKQRP.#833 On 30 Mar 2014, at 9:29 pm, Chester Alderman alderm...@windstream.net wrote: Yes the discussion has changed into a Linux discussion. Would you please remind me what relevance computer operating systems has to do with Elecraft amateur radio gear? IMHO, it sure would be more appropriate to discuss operating systems on a computer related reflector. Tom - W4BQF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of William Liporace - WC2L Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 6:24 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating The XP SP3 thread has changed into a Linux discussion. I think is pretty neat! I have been running Linux in my shack for about 10 yrs. You can see an article from a June 2007 QST call AARA1, Murphy 0, by WA1KKM. That was the year we got Linux running our local Field Day site. We have been using OpenSuse for that and I typically run Linux Mint here at home. There are lots of Distros and choices. Most allow a bootable CD for you to try. I think some even allow you to save some stuff to a USB drive and etc. I am spoiled, I usually have enough PCs or HD s to just swap around. Don't be shy to try a Virtual Box. Virtual PC or any of the other options out there. For contesting I have been using KB by WA1KKM. You can also run N1MM WinTest in VMs and some do Wine. I have not done much of that I have enough PCs to have a Windows PC too. There is also a new contest logging program getting developed call CQRTEST (www.cqrtest.com) by Petr OK2CQR. Petr and Martin OK1RR has also developed and very nice logging program called CQRLOG (www.cqrlog.com). Of course we all know what Dave W1HKJ has done in the Digital world with FLDIGI. For those who care, there is NO support for FSK in Linux. We don't need to go down that road. Most logging programs use HAMLIB for the radio control. I will tell you that KB does not. There is currently no support for the Elecraft radios in KB, Walt has stuff going on and I just got the radio.. There will be ;-) I can also tell you that some of the keying circuits are not quite standard.. Like anything, there is not a one size fits all. Some like Windows, MAC and Linux, the you have some like Elecraft, Yaesu, Kenwood and etc. Or some like SSB, CW, Digital modes.. you get the idea ;-) This is a great hobby with mostly great people. Love learning and playing! Will WC2L http://www.wc2l.com http://dxc.wc2l.com dxc.wc2l.com - AR-Cluster Node __ 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 Message delivered to alderm...@windstream.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 Message delivered to vk4...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] The old mic question for the NEW KX3 owner..Sorry
First of all, the KX3 is a sweet radio and have it running quickly with only small adaptations using my old 70 yo memory bank from 5 years with the K3 and K2. Now that I've read all the historical material debating the alternatives to the MH3 hand mic I'm still not sure how to get my trusted K3 Heil with a cable adapted to work with the KX3.. Yes, I'd like to be able to interchange the Heil GM with the HC5 cartridge between the K3 and the KX3. Using the KX3 I don't care about the up/dwn buttons but do want PTT. So, this mic jack with tip/ring/ring/sleeve I would like to make up an entire new cable to go from the bottom of the mic with a four pin 3.5 mm jack on the other end to plug into the KX3. Is there a pre-made solution available or what is the cleanest/simplest way to make a cable? Looks like Heil doesn't have one. Did I miss the end outcome summary for this transition to KX3? This OT with interconnects in my life since 1959 is getting too old to tease my brain on interconnect details. Instead I prefer the bigger subjects like JT65 stability for the XV-144 local oscillator. Any Elmer's with the answer out there? Thanks, John Lawrence, W1QS __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] SSB net cancelled for Sunday, March 30, 2014
And instead, use your Elecraft radio to work some guys in the contest. A lot of them will be using Elecraft radios as well! 73 - Jim K8MR -Original Message- From: Phil Shepard ph...@riousa.com To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sat, Mar 29, 2014 11:34 pm Subject: [Elecraft] SSB net cancelled for Sunday, March 30, 2014 The WPX Phone contest running this weekend will make operating our net challenging, so let’s take the week off. If we had more big gun powerhouse stations, we might be able to stand up to the QRM. We have a few, but we also have a lot of QRP check-ins. Have a great week and we’ll see you next Sunday. 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] P3 display issue
I don't know what happened but my P3 suddenly has no spectrum display and the waterfall is solid pink at all span settings. I tried to reset the reference level but the only setting option available is nan. The P3 still tracks the K3 VFO. I tried to reset the scale, power cycled the P3, checked the rear cables, reloaded the current firmware and adjusted the RF gain on the K3 with no change. I have been running firmware 1.26 for some time with no problems. Serial number is 682 with no VGA adapter. Any suggestions? Thanks. Russ- KG7VQ __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating
Healthy discussion regarding operating systems is very appropriate to the world of Elecraft. Many ops use some form of computer assistance to their operations, whether for simple logging or complete rig control and digital modes. Of course, those not interested in the discussion may simply page on, not reading what does not interest them. Bill Clarke K-Line __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 display issue
Russ, That's pretty bizarre. Try doing a parameter initialization as described in the Troubleshooting section of the manual. Alan N1AL On 03/30/2014 05:10 AM, Russ wrote: I don't know what happened but my P3 suddenly has no spectrum display and the waterfall is solid pink at all span settings. I tried to reset the reference level but the only setting option available is nan. The P3 still tracks the K3 VFO. I tried to reset the scale, power cycled the P3, checked the rear cables, reloaded the current firmware and adjusted the RF gain on the K3 with no change. I have been running firmware 1.26 for some time with no problems. Serial number is 682 with no VGA adapter. Any suggestions? Thanks. Russ- KG7VQ __ 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 Message delivered to n...@sonic.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating
No, I completely disagree with that opinion! To my knowledge Elecraft designs, builds, and sells some pretty decent ham radio electronic equipment, none of which REQUIRES a computer to operate. The moderator guidelines for the Elecraft reflector recently re-published, simply asked that off-topic discussions be held to a minimum, guidelines that a lot of folks seem to just totally ignore! Tom - W4BQF K3/P3 - Alpha 9500 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill W2BLC Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 10:09 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating Healthy discussion regarding operating systems is very appropriate to the world of Elecraft. Many ops use some form of computer assistance to their operations, whether for simple logging or complete rig control and digital modes. Of course, those not interested in the discussion may simply page on, not reading what does not interest them. Bill Clarke K-Line __ 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 Message delivered to alderm...@windstream.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating
Couldn't agree more. If this discussion has tweaked a deeper interest in Linux for ham use, then check out the Linuxham yahoo group Paul AF5BV and proud KX3 owner/operator Sent from my iPhone On Mar 30, 2014, at 9:09, Bill W2BLC w2...@nycap.rr.com wrote: Healthy discussion regarding operating systems is very appropriate to the world of Elecraft. Many ops use some form of computer assistance to their operations, whether for simple logging or complete rig control and digital modes. Of course, those not interested in the discussion may simply page on, not reading what does not interest them. Bill Clarke K-Line __ 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 Message delivered to paul.marri...@icloud.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating
On the other hand, the Elecraft web site does show such options at this page: http://www.elecraft.com/k2_remote.htm I think this discussion, as it pertains to operating with Elecraft transceivers, is relevant. 73, Phil w7ox On 3/30/14, 8:10 AM, Chester Alderman wrote: No, I completely disagree with that opinion! To my knowledge Elecraft designs, builds, and sells some pretty decent ham radio electronic equipment, none of which REQUIRES a computer to operate. The moderator guidelines for the Elecraft reflector recently re-published, simply asked that off-topic discussions be held to a minimum, guidelines that a lot of folks seem to just totally ignore! Tom - W4BQF K3/P3 - Alpha 9500 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill W2BLC Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 10:09 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating Healthy discussion regarding operating systems is very appropriate to the world of Elecraft. Many ops use some form of computer assistance to their operations, whether for simple logging or complete rig control and digital modes. Of course, those not interested in the discussion may simply page on, not reading what does not interest them. Bill Clarke K-Line __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating
I too agree that this discussion has merit on the Elecraft web page. But, all such discussions do run their course and should end eventually. Even an on-topic K3 discussion needs to end at some point and Eric has done that in times passed. I think the idea of jumping over to the Yahoo group Linuxham to continue Linux talk is a good suggestion. Or, maybe someone should create an ElecraftOpSys group to discuss the pros/cons, merits, demerits, and troubles of various operating systems in use with applications associated with Elecraft. 73, phil, K7PEH On Mar 30, 2014, at 8:21 AM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: On the other hand, the Elecraft web site does show such options at this page: http://www.elecraft.com/k2_remote.htm I think this discussion, as it pertains to operating with Elecraft transceivers, is relevant. 73, Phil w7ox On 3/30/14, 8:10 AM, Chester Alderman wrote: No, I completely disagree with that opinion! To my knowledge Elecraft designs, builds, and sells some pretty decent ham radio electronic equipment, none of which REQUIRES a computer to operate. The moderator guidelines for the Elecraft reflector recently re-published, simply asked that off-topic discussions be held to a minimum, guidelines that a lot of folks seem to just totally ignore! Tom - W4BQF K3/P3 - Alpha 9500 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill W2BLC Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 10:09 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating Healthy discussion regarding operating systems is very appropriate to the world of Elecraft. Many ops use some form of computer assistance to their operations, whether for simple logging or complete rig control and digital modes. Of course, those not interested in the discussion may simply page on, not reading what does not interest them. Bill Clarke K-Line __ 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 Message delivered to phys...@mac.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating
ORIGINAL MESSAGE: (may be snipped) On 3/30/2014 3:24 AM, William Liporace - WC2L wrote: For those who care, there is NO support for FSK in Linux. We don't need to go down that road. REPLY: Once again. Linux shoots itself in the foot. 73, Bill W6WRT __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] The net is on today
Perhaps I overreacted to the contest. I listened to the area around our net frequency this morning, and it’s not that bad. So, let’s go ahead with the net on the regular frequency. Sunday, March 30, 2014 1800Z 14.3035 MHz Hope to see you there. 73, Phil, NS7P On Mar 29, 2014, at 8:33 PM, Phil Shepard ph...@riousa.com wrote: The WPX Phone contest running this weekend will make operating our net challenging, so let’s take the week off. If we had more big gun powerhouse stations, we might be able to stand up to the QRM. We have a few, but we also have a lot of QRP check-ins. Have a great week and we’ll see you next Sunday. 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] The old mic question for the NEW KX3 owner..Sorry
Hi John, This should get you going: MENU Set ups for the older Heil versions of the MH3 with dynamic mic elements: - MENU: MIC BTN = PTT (not PTT up dn) - MENU: MIC BIAS = OFF Wiring: On KX3, use a 1/8 (3.5mm) plug. Don't worry about the 2nd ring on the picture shown in the KX3 Owner's Manual - the 2nd ring is for the up/dn buttons. This means we get to use the more common 1/8 Tip-Ring-Sleeve (TRS) plug. MH-2 pin --- KX3 pin # - -- 1 (MIC)Tip 2 PTT Ring 7,8 GND Sleeve So, you'd need the standard 8-pin socket to match the MH2's 8-pin plug to a 1/8 TRS plug (Radio Shack has those) and you're there. As for someone to make up a cable for you, here's an eBay vendor http://stores.ebay.com/W7YENs-AMATEUR-RADIO-HELPERS?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 - I have no experience with him - who appears to be able to do this for you. Cheers, David -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/The-old-mic-question-for-the-NEW-KX3-owner-Sorry-tp7586211p7586222.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] The old mic question for the NEW KX3 owner..Sorry
I think is try one of two ideas. 1 amazon has available a 3 or 4 foot cable that has a rt angle TRRS plug on one end and a straight TRRS plug on the other. Cut one end off and connect the cable to an XLR 4 pin plug to plug into mic. 2 use above TRRS cable and just cut off the rt angle plug and graft it to a Heil cable. As I recall the Amazon cable was pretty inexpensive, thin and red. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Mar 30, 2014, at 8:19 AM, John Lawrence j123...@aol.com wrote: First of all, the KX3 is a sweet radio and have it running quickly with only small adaptations using my old 70 yo memory bank from 5 years with the K3 and K2. Now that I've read all the historical material debating the alternatives to the MH3 hand mic I'm still not sure how to get my trusted K3 Heil with a cable adapted to work with the KX3.. Yes, I'd like to be able to interchange the Heil GM with the HC5 cartridge between the K3 and the KX3. Using the KX3 I don't care about the up/dwn buttons but do want PTT. So, this mic jack with tip/ring/ring/sleeve I would like to make up an entire new cable to go from the bottom of the mic with a four pin 3.5 mm jack on the other end to plug into the KX3. Is there a pre-made solution available or what is the cleanest/simplest way to make a cable? Looks like Heil doesn't have one. Did I miss the end outcome summary for this transition to KX3? This OT with interconnects in my life since 1959 is getting too old to tease my brain on interconnect details. Instead I prefer the bigger subjects like JT65 stability for the XV-144 local oscillator. Any Elmer's with the answer out there? Thanks, John Lawrence, W1QS __ 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 Message delivered to n...@widomaker.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating
Linux had AFSK support in the kernel a decade ago. Modern versions use a user space program, for this. On 30/03/14 16:44, Bill Turner wrote: ORIGINAL MESSAGE: (may be snipped) On 3/30/2014 3:24 AM, William Liporace - WC2L wrote: For those who care, there is NO support for FSK in Linux. We don't need to go down that road. REPLY: Once again. Linux shoots itself in the foot. -- David Woolley Owner K2 06123. __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating
* On 2014 30 Mar 05:26 -0500, William Liporace - WC2L wrote: There is also a new contest logging program getting developed call CQRTEST (www.cqrtest.com) by Petr OK2CQR. Petr and Martin OK1RR has also developed and very nice logging program called CQRLOG (www.cqrlog.com). I've used CQRlog for several years and am pleased with its LoTW and eQSL integration. I was unaware that Petr and Martin were working on CQRtest. Thanks for the link and now that I know I can check it out. Speaking as the current maintainer for Hamlib, there are some patches pending that I've not gotten to due to moving (I didn't know I had THAT much stuff!) and emergency overtime at work last week. Once things settle down I will get those integrated into the development branch, one of which includes some K3 updates as I recall. Of course we all know what Dave W1HKJ has done in the Digital world with FLDIGI. For most of us writing software in the POSIX (I prefer that term as it encompasses all of the UNIX and Unix like systems) it is our sub-hobby of the amateur radio hobby. Dave may be the closest I am aware of to a professional developer and his efforts are most welcome. He has also pushed me to learn various aspects of programming and Hamlib that I otherwise may have ignored and (I hope) the larger community has benefitted. 73, de Nate -- The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true. Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 1 mW tx calibration fails
Solved. For those checking the archives, it was an outdated k3util, upgraded that and all went good. Pf Pierfrancesco == Pierfrancesco Caci p...@tippete.net writes: Pierfrancesco Hello, Pierfrancesco I'm trying the 1 mW tx calibration and it fails like this: Pierfrancesco Elecraft K3 Utility for Linux Revision 1.13.4.15 Pierfrancesco K3 MCU revision 04.81. RS-232 speed 38400 bps. Pierfrancesco Starting 1 milliwatt calibration. Pierfrancesco Calibrating at 1.900 MHz Pierfrancesco Calibrating at 3.750 MHz Pierfrancesco IsSamplingComplete: Unexpected response 'DB 2.08 MW;' to ''. Pierfrancesco Calibration power settled at ' 2.08 MW;' Pierfrancesco 1 milliwatt calibration failed. Pierfrancesco Elapsed time: 25.2 secs Pierfrancesco Any clues? Pierfrancesco The dummy load I've connected is flat at 51 Ohm all throughout the Pierfrancesco range (tested with miniVNA). Pierfrancesco Pf Pierfrancesco -- Pierfrancesco Pierfrancesco Caci, ik5pvx Pierfrancesco __ Pierfrancesco Elecraft mailing list Pierfrancesco Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Pierfrancesco Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Pierfrancesco Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Pierfrancesco This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Pierfrancesco Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Pierfrancesco Message delivered to p...@tippete.net -- Pierfrancesco Caci, ik5pvx __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating
Bill, The whole idea of Linux came from a passion to develop free software, based on need and not necessarily mass demand - most hams, and certainly Elecraft nuts like we are, fit into that category (i.e. we need stuff that the masses don't). Hence the GNU (GNU is Not Unix) project, which by the way was developed in the 80's by some real smart folks at MIT who just produced free Unix apps and utilities - a guy in Finland put it all together and created the Linux kernel we all use today. Note too that Microsoft and OSX use many GNU applications/utilities, and that the Android and Chrome OS are both Linux distro's with proprietary add-ins. If you want FSK support, then I suggest you go to the Linuxham group and pose the question - I am sure with all the Linux developers out there that are also ham radio enthusiasts, someone has either done it or will be willing to help. Paul AF5BV On Mar 30, 2014, at 10:44 AM, Bill Turner dezrat1...@wildblue.net wrote: ORIGINAL MESSAGE: (may be snipped) On 3/30/2014 3:24 AM, William Liporace - WC2L wrote: For those who care, there is NO support for FSK in Linux. We don't need to go down that road. REPLY: Once again. Linux shoots itself in the foot. 73, Bill W6WRT __ 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 Message delivered to paul.marri...@icloud.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 Remote - Latency
All: Has anyone measured the latency when using the K3/0 to run a remote K3? Is it good enough for contesting? 73' Brian KD0HII __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] The old mic question for the NEW KX3 owner..Sorry
Bill Thank you for your information. These TRRS plugs and cables are often hard to work with due to the fine wire used on the computer interconnect business. I'm going to explore the XLR 4 and TRSS with plug sources. Up here outside Southern Maine it's all about over the Internet sourcing. John, W1QS __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] WTB: K3 Accessories
I know, mission impossible, but sometimes the impossible happens. I am looking to purchase the following accessories: 1. KTCXO3-1 TCXO (0.1 ppm typ) High Stability Reference Oscillator 2. KDVR3 Digital Voice Recorder 3. KFL3A-1.8K 1.8 kHz, 8-pole filter 4. KFL3A-400400 Hz, 8-pole filter 5. KFL3A-250250 Hz, 8-pole filter 6. KBPF3 General Coverage RX Bandpass Module No particular order of purchase, eventually want them all. Then I look for a 2nd receiver for the rig. Once I have invested the additional Dollars, then I¹m sure that K4 will come out and ruin everything!! So, if you have these in your radio and don¹t want them, I do. Please send info on what You have and your asking price to me. Email is good at QRZ. Thanks and 73, Paul NS6V __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3: I/O P3SVGA boards meshing
I am having difficulty meshing the SVGA board to the I/O board. Any suggestions? 73, Larry W7IN __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3: I/O P3SVGA boards meshing (correction)
Correction, meant to say the P3 I/O and SVGA boards. Sorry On 3/30/2014 20:05, Larry Gerhardstein wrote: I am having difficulty meshing the SVGA board to the I/O board. Any suggestions? 73, Larry W7IN __ 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 Message delivered to w...@montana.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3: I/O P3SVGA boards meshing (correction) (disregard)
Please disregard post. I finally got the boards to fully mesh. Tnx 73 all, Larry W7IN On 3/30/2014 20:10, Larry Gerhardstein wrote: Correction, meant to say the P3 I/O and SVGA boards. Sorry On 3/30/2014 20:05, Larry Gerhardstein wrote: I am having difficulty meshing the SVGA board to the I/O board. Any suggestions? 73, Larry W7IN __ 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 Message delivered tow...@montana.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 in WPX SSB with 2.7 roofer
I was in the WPX SSB contest this weekend, and wanted to try using just the 2.7 roofing filter, using only DSP to narrow the response below that. I previously have had the feeling that the 1.8 roofer was degrading speech intelligibility. The WPX is a QRM-fest of the first order. Everybody can work everybody, so the whole world is doing their own thing all the time. 15 meters was particularly bad, with almost nobody having a clear channel. Using only the 2.7 filter, I never experienced a case of adjacent-signal AGC pumping, or any other negative issue during the contest. I think if an SSB signal is so close to you that it is pumping your agc through the 2.7 filter, the frequency is hopelessly splattered anyway, and you'd best be moving on. I did narrow the DSP down by using HI CUT, and usually ran it at LOW=0.15 and HIGH=2.25. I could be persuaded to part with my pair of 1.8 filters, if someone is interested in them. 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Remote - Latency
Yes, it can be good enough for contesting. I ran one CW Sprint with it and it was adequate. I had to run low power because the amp wasn't yet accessible remotely (It is now.) and I was single-radio. So my 218 Qs is hard to compare to the 280-310 that I would have expected locally, high power and SO2R. But most importantly, I didn't feel that latency was much of an issue. That's surprising because of the rapid turnover at the end of each QSO in a Sprint. No, I haven't measured the latency in msec but my ping times are 30-80 msec. More to the point, if I turn up the remote monitor so I hear both local and remote, then send a V at 30 wpm, I hear the local monitor V followed by a tail ranging from U to a short T. Most of the time I hear an A or a full T. I'm using a full K3 as the Control head, not a K3/0. There shouldn't be any difference. More important than perceived latency is quality of the received audio stream. Mine has pops and crackles. On a good day, it will be one pop of maybe 50 msec every few minutes and I consider that acceptable. On a bad day, it's bursts of 3 to 6 such pops in one second, several times a minute, often obliterating a code element or most of a character each burst and I consider that unusable for contesting. Others do not experience this and I'm trying to track it down. I suspect lost UDP packets but haven't been able to determine even which side is responsible. Remote operation is a lot of fun when it works. I wish I could get it to work all the time! 73, /Rick On Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 11:50 AM, Brian Linn br...@brianlinn.com wrote: All: Has anyone measured the latency when using the K3/0 to run a remote K3? Is it good enough for contesting? 73' Brian KD0HII __ 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 Message delivered to rta...@gmail.com -- Rick Tavan N6XI Truckee, CA __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Missed a great P3 Screen Shot
I was on 10 Meters Saturday, when the X1 solar flare struck at 1748Z. Right after the event, the bottom of the P3 waterfall was full of loud signals on a quiet blue background. The center of the waterfall showed ambient noise growing to bright yellow across the entire band, then fading again to dark blue over 20 seconds or so, and the top part of the waterfall showed only a few weak signals on a quiet blue background. I wasn't thinking fast enough to freeze the display, and then get out of N1MM and into the P3 Utility to save the screen shot. It was absolutely stunning on the external 24 SVGA Monitor. I will never forget it. 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Remote - Latency
Hi Brian, I can't really comment to the K3/0, but I can tell you when running a K3 as both the remote and control rigs, there is not a problem at all. To me, it is just as if I am sitting in front of the remote station, performing all ops from there! 73 de Jim - KE8G Sent from my iPad On Mar 30, 2014, at 1:50 PM, Brian Linn br...@brianlinn.com wrote: All: Has anyone measured the latency when using the K3/0 to run a remote K3? Is it good enough for contesting? 73' Brian KD0HII __ 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 Message delivered to k...@cox.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K144XV power output and tune mode
Am I supposed to be able to set any arbitrary power level between 0 and 10W on the K144XV? It looks like I can't go below 4-5 W, and the relation between drive and output looks like it's extremely non-linear. driveoutput 0.1 mW 4.2 W 0.2 mW 6.6 W 0.3 mW 8.5 W 0.4 mW 9.5 W 0.5 mW 9.7 W 0.6 mW 10.0 W 0.7 mW 10.6 W 0.8 mW 10.6 W 0.9 mW 10.6 W 1.0 mW 10.6 W 1.5 mW 10.6 W drive as indicated by the K3, output is measured with a W2 (but I got similarly looking results with a Diamond). Seems to me there's no point in using more than 0.6 mW drive. Also, does the transverter have a concept of TUNE power? Changing power while in TUNE seems to also change the normal power setting. Thanks for the attention Pf -- Pierfrancesco Caci, ik5pvx __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 in WPX SSB with 2.7 roofer
That's been my experience too, Dave. SSB is not my forte ... severely compromised hearing ... but I do get into a small handful of phone contests [not WPX SSB, for the reasons you mentioned]. I had a borrowed 1.8 filter for awhile, and found that it really did degrade the audio. Conversely, I've never had a problem with strong adjacent signals using the 2.7 even though I've got a couple of close neighbor hams. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014 - www.cqp.org On 3/30/2014 1:30 PM, Dave Hachadorian wrote: Using only the 2.7 filter, I never experienced a case of adjacent-signal AGC pumping, or any other negative issue during the contest. I think if an SSB signal is so close to you that it is pumping your agc through the 2.7 filter, the frequency is hopelessly splattered anyway, and you'd best be moving on. I did narrow the DSP down by using HI CUT, and usually ran it at LOW=0.15 and HIGH=2.25. __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] WinXP - SP3 ... too late!
OK, I own this topic :-) Meaning I started it. My purpose was to discover any facts or truths regarding continued use of win-XP. If the upgrades are to become NLA, then it will be harder to keep an older machine running. I think we all know that windows needs to be re-installed on a clean HD every few years to keep it running. If the files needed are gone then life expectancy is limited (unless you store away all the current upgrade files for future use). Synopses is that the files will continue to be available. Topic drift over to Linux is probably inevitable but that is not an option for the computer I was re-building for my wife. She is not interested in learning Linux. It took a leap of faith to try win-7 on her new laptop. Very fortunate that a lot of computer mfr's are offering win-7 as an option to win-8 with new computers -- says a lot about acceptance of win-8. Re: appropriateness of some computer issues to this reflector. Computers are now common place part of most ham shacks so some topics are germane (with limits). I'm done on this thread. 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com Kits made by KL7UW Dubus Mag business: dubus...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 constant-level audio for PSK31 = link to photos
UPDATE: Just added the photos for K2-5373, my project K2 that I still use. See http://wilcoxengineering.com/k2-5373/ --- On 3/29/14, 2:34 PM, Alan D. Wilcox wrote: Hello, Gradually I'm rebuilding my Elecraft site ... and latest is at http://wilcoxengineering.com/2014/03/27/digital-radio/ This weekend I put in some photos of the constant-level audio connection I added to my K2 to run PSK31 Now I need to show the actual setup and configuration ... next week! Any special photos you'd like to see? Reply off list please. Enjoy, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-478-0736 Williamsport, PA 17701 __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] T/R switching problem
This is a follow-up to the discussion about a T/R switching problem I had. I thank everyone who shared their suggestions. Those who said to look elsewhere besides the K3 were probably correct. I swapped some of my interconnecting coax jumpers, and the problem appears to have gone away. I am still checking, but when I had it, it appeared sooner than it has after the latest change of jumpers. I think I have it narrowed to two of them. Thanks again to all who contributed. 73, Jan, KX2A __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating
Many of us use computers for a wide variety of purposes in the shack. Some use them for logging, some for rig control. Some of us operate almost exclusively keyboard-to-keyboard modes (don't know why I own a straight key, a set of paddles, or a microphone). Without using a computer, I'm QRT. I'm not a big fan of the Windows-vs-Linux religious arguments, but I am interested in what is, and isn't, available. I'm also still using what most would consider antique operating systems. The folks on the computer-related reflectors aren't interested in PSK-31 or JT65, and would object about as quickly as some here who still log using a pen and paper. I respect those who are old-school, but while I miss the 28KSR I once had, I can take my laptop (running XP) and my KX3 and operate most anywhere. Does that make sense, Chester? 73 -- Lynn On 3/30/2014 4:29 AM, Chester Alderman wrote: Yes the discussion has changed into a Linux discussion. Would you please remind me what relevance computer operating systems has to do with Elecraft amateur radio gear? IMHO, it sure would be more appropriate to discuss operating systems on a computer related reflector. Tom - W4BQF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of William Liporace - WC2L Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 6:24 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating The XP SP3 thread has changed into a Linux discussion. I think is pretty neat! I have been running Linux in my shack for about 10 yrs. You can see an article from a June 2007 QST call AARA1, Murphy 0, by WA1KKM. That was the year we got Linux running our local Field Day site. We have been using OpenSuse for that and I typically run Linux Mint here at home. There are lots of Distros and choices. Most allow a bootable CD for you to try. I think some even allow you to save some stuff to a USB drive and etc. I am spoiled, I usually have enough PCs or HD s to just swap around. Don't be shy to try a Virtual Box. Virtual PC or any of the other options out there. For contesting I have been using KB by WA1KKM. You can also run N1MM WinTest in VMs and some do Wine. I have not done much of that I have enough PCs to have a Windows PC too. There is also a new contest logging program getting developed call CQRTEST (www.cqrtest.com) by Petr OK2CQR. Petr and Martin OK1RR has also developed and very nice logging program called CQRLOG (www.cqrlog.com). Of course we all know what Dave W1HKJ has done in the Digital world with FLDIGI. For those who care, there is NO support for FSK in Linux. We don't need to go down that road. Most logging programs use HAMLIB for the radio control. I will tell you that KB does not. There is currently no support for the Elecraft radios in KB, Walt has stuff going on and I just got the radio.. There will be ;-) I can also tell you that some of the keying circuits are not quite standard.. Like anything, there is not a one size fits all. Some like Windows, MAC and Linux, the you have some like Elecraft, Yaesu, Kenwood and etc. Or some like SSB, CW, Digital modes.. you get the idea ;-) This is a great hobby with mostly great people. Love learning and playing! Will WC2L http://www.wc2l.com http://dxc.wc2l.com dxc.wc2l.com - AR-Cluster Node __ 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 Message delivered to alderm...@windstream.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 Message delivered to k...@coldrockshotbrooms.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating
All, Yes, the XP computers, and even Win98 and Win2k computers will still work just fine - just make sure they are isolated from an internet connection and you can continue to use all the applications that you are used to. For a dedicated shack computer using dedicated ham applications, there may be no need to connect to the internet, it can operate as a stand-alone computer. In my case, I have my information and documents spread out over several computers as well as a RAID file server, so I cannot sever from the internet easily without also losing email and web access on the computers that need those applications - in other words, with my current setup, I cannot run a stand-alone computer to get the things I need accomplished. For that reason, I have upgraded to Win7 on all my computers. For those who can run a stand-alone system isolated from internet hackers, you are free to run whatever OS you are happy with. If you have all your files on a Windows XP computer and do not want to bear the expense of migrating to Win7 or Win8, I suggest you try Linux Mint with the Mate desktop (it is not a big jump from a Windows desktop). You can still dual boot into WinXP, just do not use email or a browser while in WinXP - in fact, it would be wise to disable your NIC card in the XP control panel. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/30/2014 6:53 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: Many of us use computers for a wide variety of purposes in the shack. Some use them for logging, some for rig control. Some of us operate almost exclusively keyboard-to-keyboard modes (don't know why I own a straight key, a set of paddles, or a microphone). Without using a computer, I'm QRT. I'm not a big fan of the Windows-vs-Linux religious arguments, but I am interested in what is, and isn't, available. I'm also still using what most would consider antique operating systems. The folks on the computer-related reflectors aren't interested in PSK-31 or JT65, and would object about as quickly as some here who still log using a pen and paper. I respect those who are old-school, but while I miss the 28KSR I once had, I can take my laptop (running XP) and my KX3 and operate most anywhere. __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Linux and Operating
I see that Microsoft will continue to issue updates to MS Security Essentials, my AV of choice, for another year. I'm pretty sure other AV companies aren't dropping support. IMNSHO, there is no need to get our keyer cords in a twist over MS announcing end of life for XP(the best Windows yet). That said, my main machine now is a Mac. 73, Mike NF4L On Mar 30, 2014, at 7:29 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: All, Yes, the XP computers, and even Win98 and Win2k computers will still work just fine - just make sure they are isolated from an internet connection and you can continue to use all the applications that you are used to. For a dedicated shack computer using dedicated ham applications, there may be no need to connect to the internet, it can operate as a stand-alone computer. In my case, I have my information and documents spread out over several computers as well as a RAID file server, so I cannot sever from the internet easily without also losing email and web access on the computers that need those applications - in other words, with my current setup, I cannot run a stand-alone computer to get the things I need accomplished. For that reason, I have upgraded to Win7 on all my computers. For those who can run a stand-alone system isolated from internet hackers, you are free to run whatever OS you are happy with. If you have all your files on a Windows XP computer and do not want to bear the expense of migrating to Win7 or Win8, I suggest you try Linux Mint with the Mate desktop (it is not a big jump from a Windows desktop). You can still dual boot into WinXP, just do not use email or a browser while in WinXP - in fact, it would be wise to disable your NIC card in the XP control panel. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/30/2014 6:53 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: Many of us use computers for a wide variety of purposes in the shack. Some use them for logging, some for rig control. Some of us operate almost exclusively keyboard-to-keyboard modes (don't know why I own a straight key, a set of paddles, or a microphone). Without using a computer, I'm QRT. I'm not a big fan of the Windows-vs-Linux religious arguments, but I am interested in what is, and isn't, available. I'm also still using what most would consider antique operating systems. The folks on the computer-related reflectors aren't interested in PSK-31 or JT65, and would object about as quickly as some here who still log using a pen and paper. I respect those who are old-school, but while I miss the 28KSR I once had, I can take my laptop (running XP) and my KX3 and operate most anywhere. __ 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 Message delivered to n...@nf4l.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 in WPX SSB with 2.7 roofer
Hello Dave, I did have the same experience with 1.8Khz filter in the past. However, upon the guidance of my contest elmer, I played around the IF shift. By moving the centre position of the IF passband, you will find a sweet spot where you can hear the speech with minimal degrade but excellent selectivity. 73 Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ Dave Hachadorian k6ll.d...@gmail.com 收件人︰ Reflector Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2014年03月31日 (週一) 4:30 AM 主題︰ [Elecraft] K3 in WPX SSB with 2.7 roofer I was in the WPX SSB contest this weekend, and wanted to try using just the 2.7 roofing filter, using only DSP to narrow the response below that. I previously have had the feeling that the 1.8 roofer was degrading speech intelligibility. The WPX is a QRM-fest of the first order. Everybody can work everybody, so the whole world is doing their own thing all the time. 15 meters was particularly bad, with almost nobody having a clear channel. Using only the 2.7 filter, I never experienced a case of adjacent-signal AGC pumping, or any other negative issue during the contest. I think if an SSB signal is so close to you that it is pumping your agc through the 2.7 filter, the frequency is hopelessly splattered anyway, and you'd best be moving on. I did narrow the DSP down by using HI CUT, and usually ran it at LOW=0.15 and HIGH=2.25. I could be persuaded to part with my pair of 1.8 filters, if someone is interested in them. 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 Message delivered to vr2...@yahoo.com.hk __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 in WPX SSB with 2.7 roofer
I’ve done all that. On some voices, distortion is minimal. On others, it is serious. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ From: Johnny Siu Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 5:29 PM To: Dave Hachadorian ; Reflector Elecraft Subject: K3 in WPX SSB with 2.7 roofer Hello Dave, I did have the same experience with 1.8Khz filter in the past. However, upon the guidance of my contest elmer, I played around the IF shift. By moving the centre position of the IF passband, you will find a sweet spot where you can hear the speech with minimal degrade but excellent selectivity. 73 Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ Dave Hachadorian k6ll.d...@gmail.com 收件人︰ Reflector Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2014年03月31日 (週一) 4:30 AM 主題︰ [Elecraft] K3 in WPX SSB with 2.7 roofer I was in the WPX SSB contest this weekend, and wanted to try using just the 2.7 roofing filter, using only DSP to narrow the response below that. I previously have had the feeling that the 1.8 roofer was degrading speech intelligibility. The WPX is a QRM-fest of the first order. Everybody can work everybody, so the whole world is doing their own thing all the time. 15 meters was particularly bad, with almost nobody having a clear channel. Using only the 2.7 filter, I never experienced a case of adjacent-signal AGC pumping, or any other negative issue during the contest. I think if an SSB signal is so close to you that it is pumping your agc through the 2.7 filter, the frequency is hopelessly splattered anyway, and you'd best be moving on. I did narrow the DSP down by using HI CUT, and usually ran it at LOW=0.15 and HIGH=2.25. I could be persuaded to part with my pair of 1.8 filters, if someone is interested in them. 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 Message delivered to vr2...@yahoo.com.hk __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 in WPX SSB with 2.7 roofer
I have the 2.0 and 2.8 filters installed; I seldom get below 2.2-2.4 though but I'm not a contester. Was watching 20 SSB on my P3 a while ago. You could sure tell something changed at around midnight Zulu! 73, Phil w7ox On 3/30/14, 1:30 PM, Dave Hachadorian wrote: I was in the WPX SSB contest this weekend, and wanted to try using just the 2.7 roofing filter, using only DSP to narrow the response below that. I previously have had the feeling that the 1.8 roofer was degrading speech intelligibility. The WPX is a QRM-fest of the first order. Everybody can work everybody, so the whole world is doing their own thing all the time. 15 meters was particularly bad, with almost nobody having a clear channel. Using only the 2.7 filter, I never experienced a case of adjacent-signal AGC pumping, or any other negative issue during the contest. I think if an SSB signal is so close to you that it is pumping your agc through the 2.7 filter, the frequency is hopelessly splattered anyway, and you'd best be moving on. I did narrow the DSP down by using HI CUT, and usually ran it at LOW=0.15 and HIGH=2.25. I could be persuaded to part with my pair of 1.8 filters, if someone is interested in them. 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Suggestions on Antenna Analyzers
Hello, I am considering purchasing an antenna analyzer to help me refine some of my homebrew antenna experiments and also to tune my Buddipole. What is most important to me is accuracy, ease of use and of course giving me all the info I will need to adjust my antenna. Since I have never used an analyzer I am not sure what I going to need so I would appreciate advice from those of you who have one. At this stage I am considering the following: AA-54, AA-230Pro, iPortable 60, Comet CAA-500, and AIM 4170(not very portable). Any others I should look at? Thanks, Mark __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Suggestions on Antenna Analyzers
I have the AA-600, easy to use with lots of features. The RigExpert models you listed are basically the same just lower frequency range. You will love it. Jack W4GRJ On Mar 30, 2014, at 10:37 PM, Mark Tellez aar...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I am considering purchasing an antenna analyzer to help me refine some of my homebrew antenna experiments and also to tune my Buddipole. What is most important to me is accuracy, ease of use and of course giving me all the info I will need to adjust my antenna. Since I have never used an analyzer I am not sure what I going to need so I would appreciate advice from those of you who have one. At this stage I am considering the following: AA-54, AA-230Pro, iPortable 60, Comet CAA-500, and AIM 4170(not very portable). Any others I should look at? Thanks, Mark __ 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 Message delivered to w4...@satterfield.org __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 in WPX SSB with 2.7 roofer
On Mar 30, 2014, at 4:30 PM, Dave Hachadorian k6ll.d...@gmail.com wrote: Using only the 2.7 filter, I never experienced a case of adjacent-signal AGC pumping, or any other negative issue during the contest. I think if an SSB signal is so close to you that it is pumping your agc through the 2.7 filter, the frequency is hopelessly splattered anyway, and you'd best be moving on. I did narrow the DSP down by using HI CUT, and usually ran it at LOW=0.15 and HIGH=2.25. I’ll echo this experience. I find the DSP filters to be stupendous. All I have for SSB roofing filter is the stock 2.7 kHz 5-pole filter. The heavy lifting is done in the DSP. Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASELMail: aa...@arrl.net Web: http://boringhamradiopart.blogspot.com Quote: Not within a thousand years will man ever fly! -- Wilbur Wright, 1901 __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Suggestions on Antenna Analyzers
Mark, I use the AA-54. All of the Rig Experts analyzers are nearly identical, except for operating frequency range. Get the one the covers all frequencies you plan on using now and in the future. 73, Bob - N7RJN On 3/30/14, 19:37, Mark Tellez aar...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I am considering purchasing an antenna analyzer to help me refine some of my homebrew antenna experiments and also to tune my Buddipole. What is most important to me is accuracy, ease of use and of course giving me all the info I will need to adjust my antenna. Since I have never used an analyzer I am not sure what I going to need so I would appreciate advice from those of you who have one. At this stage I am considering the following: AA-54, AA-230Pro, iPortable 60, Comet CAA-500, and AIM 4170(not very portable). Any others I should look at? Thanks, Mark __ 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 Message delivered to n7...@nobis.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Suggestions on Antenna Analyzers
I have recently got a SARK-110 and my product review was in : http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/10856 73 Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ N7RJN n7...@nobis.net 收件人︰ Mark Tellez aar...@gmail.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2014年03月31日 (週一) 10:57 AM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] Suggestions on Antenna Analyzers Mark, I use the AA-54. All of the Rig Experts analyzers are nearly identical, except for operating frequency range. Get the one the covers all frequencies you plan on using now and in the future. 73, Bob - N7RJN On 3/30/14, 19:37, Mark Tellez aar...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I am considering purchasing an antenna analyzer to help me refine some of my homebrew antenna experiments and also to tune my Buddipole. What is most important to me is accuracy, ease of use and of course giving me all the info I will need to adjust my antenna. Since I have never used an analyzer I am not sure what I going to need so I would appreciate advice from those of you who have one. At this stage I am considering the following: AA-54, AA-230Pro, iPortable 60, Comet CAA-500, and AIM 4170(not very portable). Any others I should look at? Thanks, Mark __ 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 Message delivered to n7...@nobis.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 Message delivered to vr2...@yahoo.com.hk __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Suggestions on Antenna Analyzers
The unit I was advised to purchase when ready is the VNA2180 from Array Solutions. I believe that it is a 2 port analyzer. Alan/KD7GC Alan R. Downing Phoenix, AZ From: Mark Tellez [via Elecraft] [mailto:ml-node+s365791n7586250...@n2.nabble.com] Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 7:39 PM To: kd7gc Subject: Suggestions on Antenna Analyzers Hello, I am considering purchasing an antenna analyzer to help me refine some of my homebrew antenna experiments and also to tune my Buddipole. What is most important to me is accuracy, ease of use and of course giving me all the info I will need to adjust my antenna. Since I have never used an analyzer I am not sure what I going to need so I would appreciate advice from those of you who have one. At this stage I am considering the following: AA-54, AA-230Pro, iPortable 60, Comet CAA-500, and AIM 4170(not very portable). Any others I should look at? Thanks, Mark __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email] _ If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Suggestions-on-Antenna-Analyzers-tp7586 250.html To unsubscribe from Elecraft, click here http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=unsubsc ribe_by_codenode=365791code=a2Q3Z2NAcS5jb218MzY1NzkxfDE3MzQ0NDk4ODY= . http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=macro_v iewerid=instant_html%21nabble%3Aemail.namlbase=nabble.naml.namespaces.Basi cNamespace-nabble.view.web.template.NabbleNamespace-nabble.view.web.template .NodeNamespacebreadcrumbs=notify_subscribers%21nabble%3Aemail.naml-instant_ emails%21nabble%3Aemail.naml-send_instant_email%21nabble%3Aemail.naml NAML -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Suggestions-on-Antenna-Analyzers-tp7586250p7586256.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Suggestions on Antenna Analyzers
I got the AIM4170. To me, it was easier to give up smoking than put the AIM analyzer down. Fun to use with some modeling software also (I use EZ-NEC, others will work also). It was a one-two punch of hardware and software at the same time that was addictive. Jim WA9ZBV __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] SO2R thoughts
1) another K3 ...Downside: Expensive, It's more fun to have different rigs to play with, and like others, I find the K3 can be kind of harsh to listen to for many hours. Really? The K3 is the least-fatiguing receiver I've ever heard. It makes me wonder if folks are making judicious use of the many tools available to make a K3 sound good. The RF Gain needs to be backed off and the RX EQ adjusted to compensate for your ears, your speakers or headphones, your bandwidth, your room, and your mood. Same with HI and LO cut. You may have the bandwidth too wide (or too narrow) for the purpose. Just because somebody says that 2.8 kHz or 1.8 kHz is the 'right' bandwidth means nothing. The AGC system allows a wide range of settings that make big differences. A good hour is required to set it up properly. I suspect many don't know how or haven't bothered. Their opinions are worthless to me. IN GENERAL -- I'm generalizing here-- in general, you will have the ATT engaged and/or your RF Gain backed off of max; your RX EQ will be something other than flat; you will have spent a day dialing in your AGC settings. If not, your K3 is probably not set to the optimum. I'm not saying anything new here. Someone should set up a place where we can upload recordings made with a K3 to dispel this continuing myth that the K3 is 'noisy', 'harsh', 'fatiguing', etc. And sorry, YouTube videos made by pointing a camera at a K3 and picking up room sound do *not* count. On the other hand, if you participate in contests, most contesters' audio is so bad that, yes, I can understand your fatigue during a contest. Al W6LX __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] SO2R thoughts
You may well be correct. As the sort of endless discussion :) has shown ...a lot of audio issues ..especially something like fatigue is pretty subjective and I guarantee I haven't gotten the various adjustments just so. I find it more of an issue on SSB than CW and it is something you see on some of the eHam reviews. I find W4TV's measurements persuasive as opposed to others (or my own) anecdotal experiences, so I'll play around with settings some more. 73 Steve KL7SB -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Al Lorona Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2014 9:24 PM To: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SO2R thoughts 1) another K3 ...Downside: Expensive, It's more fun to have different rigs to play with, and like others, I find the K3 can be kind of harsh to listen to for many hours. Really? The K3 is the least-fatiguing receiver I've ever heard. It makes me wonder if folks are making judicious use of the many tools available to make a K3 sound good. The RF Gain needs to be backed off and the RX EQ adjusted to compensate for your ears, your speakers or headphones, your bandwidth, your room, and your mood. Same with HI and LO cut. You may have the bandwidth too wide (or too narrow) for the purpose. Just because somebody says that 2.8 kHz or 1.8 kHz is the 'right' bandwidth means nothing. The AGC system allows a wide range of settings that make big differences. A good hour is required to set it up properly. I suspect many don't know how or haven't bothered. Their opinions are worthless to me. IN GENERAL -- I'm generalizing here-- in general, you will have the ATT engaged and/or your RF Gain backed off of max; your RX EQ will be something other than flat; you will have spent a day dialing in your AGC settings. If not, your K3 is probably not set to the optimum. I'm not saying anything new here. Someone should set up a place where we can upload recordings made with a K3 to dispel this continuing myth that the K3 is 'noisy', 'harsh', 'fatiguing', etc. And sorry, YouTube videos made by pointing a camera at a K3 and picking up room sound do *not* count. On the other hand, if you participate in contests, most contesters' audio is so bad that, yes, I can understand your fatigue during a contest. Al W6LX __ 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 Message delivered to sbl...@acsalaska.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 in WPX SSB with 2.7 roofer
Dave, I have had pretty much the same experience. I think I would have placed the 2.1 kHz passband that you settled on a bit higher, say, LO=0.30 and HI=2.40, or even LO=0.40 and HI=2.50, which is probably better matched to the majority of contesters' transmitted signals out there. But I realize that not everybody's ear is the same, and my settings could even result in a listener's fatigue in you. For years I have heard folks state that 1.8 kHz is mandatory for SSB contesting... but I have never understood how one could put up with this narrow bandwidth for long. I need more information hitting my ears and am perfectly happy with letting the famous 'ear-brain' filter extract the maximum from that information. This illustrates what I have just stated in another post: receiver settings are very specific to each operator. One size doesn't fit all. That's why, thank goodness, our rigs have so many wonderful controls that can be tweaked to sound 'just right'. Al W6LX __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
