[Elecraft] [K3]Split
Someone made what I thought was a really good suggestion. I think it got lost in the noise. I wish I could remember who made it. Fix not being able to change modes while in split. How about it Wayne? 73, Mike NF4L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 question
On 19 Feb 2015, at 15:02, Phil Anderson aldenmcduf...@sunflower.com wrote: Use the third button down and the right side of the P3 front panel - called SPAN and widen what you are looking at. You can go as wide as 200 kHz. That should do it. I always use the P3 in Tracking mode, and normally my SPAN is set to 11, which gives me a display of + or - 5.2 kHz on either side of the main VFO frequency. This works for most pileups (on CW, where I usually am) except for some of the recent DXpeditions (K1N, TI9/3Z9DX) that seem to like large splits. I have my normal SPAN assigned to FN1 on the P3, so I can return to it easily. For the wider SPAN requirements, I have FN2 set to SPAN 20 kHz (+ or - 10) and FN3 set to SPAN 32 kHz (+ or - 16). I can quickly move to the bandwidth I need using this method. Hope this helps. 73, John K8AJS jebas...@fastmail.fm __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KX3 won’t unkey properly
Make sure that you are not generating PTT by software command in fldigi and PTT via the VOX in Signalink at the same time. The stuck in transmit behavior seems to be associated with mixing software and hardware PTT. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-02-20 3:04 PM, Jose Campione wrote: A problem similar to the one detected by Dan Sherwood with the K3 some months ago (see his posting of Jul 13, 2014) is now resurfacing with the KX3: When operating a digital mode, with the rig in USB or Data, when the transmission ceases (i.e. the KX3 no longer transmits any signal) the TX light on the rig remains on and the unit remains in idle. I then have to manually touch on XMIT to return the rig to receive. I am using Flrig v. 3.22.5, the computer is a MacBook Pro Retina running OSX Yosemite 10.10.2. the KX3 is updated to the last firmware version and the Signalik USB uses the SLMODKX3 module and proper cables and connections. I have tried differents settings for the JP2, JP3 and JP4 jumpers in the Signalink USB but to no avail. The settings of the MIC BIAS and MIC BTN in the KX3 menu also do not improve on this. Any suggestion is more than welcome. 73 Jose VA3PCJ va3...@rac.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 li...@subich.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] K3: External Macro Launcher
Which one did you order, Bill? Phil W7OX On 2/20/15 12:57 PM, W2BLC wrote: After reading the literature about these keypads, it looks to me that I can connect same to the serial port on the computer for programming - then connect it directly to the K3 for use. Currently I am using a Pigknob - which works great - just need (desire) more buttons than the eight I now have. Long story short, I have ordered a keypad - be here late next week. Then I will play. Bill W2BLC 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] PX3 Fixed Tune Mode
Hi Sean You most probably have missed this message from Wayne: quote On 2015-02-10 07:38 Wayne Burdick wrote: Subject: [Elecraft] Fixed-Tune mode for the PX3: Very early version ready for a few hardy field testers Hi all, Fixed-tune mode is now pretty much working on the PX3, though it's not quite ready for beta test. (In fixed-tune mode, the PX3's displayed frequency range stays fixed rather than tracking the KX3's VFO A frequency. This feature is very popular with users of the P3, the PX3's big brother.) We're looking for a couple of thrill seekers who (a) *really* want to test fixed-tune mode, (b) won't be rattled when they encounter they occasional bug, and (c) can start giving our development team feedback right away, as in tomorrow. If you're interested, please email me directly (n6kr at elecraft dot com). This will be a very limited distribution, but I suspect we'll be ready for beta in a week or two. Thanks! Wayne N6KR end quote So I assume it's on it's way. I have a PX3 too but I for one am not missing the fixed tune option and drew that card a while ago...:-) If Wayne still wants an extra field tester I would jump in though... 73, Peter - PA0PJE Op 2015-02-20 22:38 schreef Sean Logghe: It is my hope that this can be accomplished via a future firmware update, and perhaps I should just buy a PX3 now in the expectation that it will fulfill my needs in the future? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] PX3 Fixed Tune Mode
I believe it is on the PX3 To-Do list, Sean. On 2/20/2015 1:38 PM, Sean Logghe wrote: (If I am wrong about that I would be thrilled to find that out!) I am puzzled that I have not seen very many other requests for this feature for the PX3. This makes me wonder if I am missing the boat somewhere in my operation of my P3, and therefore, in my hoped for operation of a PX3. Are there better ways to use the P3? Am I way overstating the behavioral difference between using Fixed vs. Tracking? I never feel the urge to switch to Track Mode. Am I being shortsighted? Are there some user's with both the P3 and the PX3 who can weigh in with their experiences? Is there a better way? I am always open to enlightenment. ;) Probably; No; No; I will weigh in below; I prefer Fixed Tune, YMMV. Analog panadapters have been around since WW2, indeed many used by hams in the early 50's were WW2 surplus. They, of necessity, operated in what the P3 calls Tracking mode. Your RX QRG is always in the middle and as you tune, the band moves past it. That has always seemed a little strange to me. The P3, being digital, offers a lot more in the way of features, including Fixed Tune mode, where the screen displays a slice of the band and you tune across it. Much more intuitive to me. Aside from operator preference, there are some real differences between the two modes. In Fixed Tune, you can average the spectrum display because the spectrum limits change only when you tune past the edge and the averaging has to be restarted. Averaging tends to suppress noise and can make weak signals stand out better. Averaging would work in Tracking mode except that every time you tuned ... even 1 Hz ... the averaging would have to start over. Someone asked about this not long ago, his spectrum jumped every time he tuned. Fixed Tune also gives you better control over what you're looking at. For example, you can adjust the CENTER and SPAN so that K1N is near the left edge of the screen and the pile up spread across the entire screen to the right. In Tracking mode, K1N will always be in the center, the pile up will occupy the right half of the screen, and the left half is sort of wasted. I am fairly certain Fixed Tune mode is going to appear for the PX3 soon. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015 - www.cqp.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: External Macro Launcher
On 2015-02-20 3:57 PM, W2BLC wrote: After reading the literature about these keypads, it looks to me that I can connect same to the serial port on the computer for programming - then connect it directly to the K3 for use. You may need a gender changer or null modem adapter if you are going from a PC serial port to the PC port of the Pigknob. 73, ... Joe, W4TV Currently I am using a Pigknob - which works great - just need (desire) more buttons than the eight I now have. Long story short, I have ordered a keypad - be here late next week. Then I will play. Bill W2BLC 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 li...@subich.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] PX3 Fixed Tune Mode
My understanding is that there is a firmware mod for this now in field test, Sean. Hopefully it will be available in beta form any day now, and I'll install it as soon as it shows up. So any day now :-) Phil W7OX On 2/20/15 1:38 PM, Sean Logghe wrote: It is my hope that this can be accomplished via a future firmware update, and perhaps I should just buy a PX3 now in the expectation that it will fulfill my needs in the future? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] New KSYN3AUPG Installation
Hi Mike, I'm glad this went well. Another customer who just did the installation tested transmit close-in phase noise before/after and saw pretty dramatic results. At +/- 0.5 kHz from the carrier, the new synth was down about -133 dBc, while the old was down about -115 dBc. (This reduction in noise will provide a substantial benefit in both RX and TX, especially if the other radios you're tuned close to are also using K3s with the new synths.) As you move farther from the carrier the results become less dramatic, with the old and new intersecting in their noise floors somewhere between 5 and 10 kHz. The original synth was no slouch, but the new one takes things to an entirely new level. Two customers have now captured CW keying waveforms from the old and new synths, demonstrating a very significant reduction in timing jitter. Finally, one of my techs called me this morning wondering if we had improved tuning accuracy. The answer is yes--we just forgot to tell them. The new synth has a lot less quantization error in its tuning, so even on the highest bands, VFO fine-tuning increments are very close to 1 Hz. 73, Wayne N6KR On Feb 20, 2015, at 3:26 PM, Mike Cox m...@ab9v.us wrote: I installed the new K3 synthesizer boards last night into s/n 398 (with sub Rx). The installation was very easy, requiring only the removal of the top cover and the old synthesizer boards. I didn't even remove the rig from the operating table, electing to sit my anti-static mat in front of the radio and wearing the grounding strap. The radio remained connected with +12 power turned off (it would have taken me more time to rewire the radio into the station than was required for the actual board swap). Total installation time was about a half hour. The radio powered up without incident and is performing as it should. Config: VCO MD is still present but only displays -- as it is no longer needed to align the synthesizers. As one would expect, there is initially no obvious difference in the before/after modification as far as the function of the radio. It sounds the same as before. Since I only have one K3, I can't do a quick-change A/B comparison of before and after. I'm not set up to perform the types of measurements required to accurately measure the changes regarding phase noise. I'll just have to take the word of others that the radio is now able to perform at a better level than before. I may be able to tell an improvement in CW keying timing at 35+ wpm but it may be my imagination. It does sound good! Here's where performing a before/after test would have real meaning to me. But once again, I'm able to update my old K3 with the latest changes and make it function as a new radio. I didn't have to buy a whole new radio! That's pretty neat! I've saved so much money over the past years (not having to buy a new radio) that I probably should go out and buy a second K3. Maybe if Wayne would give me a hat... I'm going to be operating for a while in the ARRL CW DX contest this weekend so I'll give it a practical test. From my perspective there's probably no compelling reason to make the synthesizer swap but in theory, it should be an even quieter transmitter with regard to phase noise and the cw keying may be a bit cleaner with reduced lock-up time on the synthesizers. It's an easy board swap! 73, Mike, AB9V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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...@elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] PX3 Fixed Tune Mode
I thought that it might be a good idea to make a little (squeaking) noise on this topic in the hope that it might happen sooner rather than later. :) And perhaps others might chime in. I have, and use all of the time, a P3 in conjunction with my K3. I am not sure I can imagine (radio) life without it. I would feel quite in the dark! Pretty much from day one I have used Fixed Tune exclusively on the P3. A bit over three months ago, as I was (gleefully!) preparing to order a PX3 to add to my KX3, I just happened to discover that it did not have a Fixed Tune mode. I had absolutely assumed that it did and was quite surprised that it did not. (If I am wrong about that I would be thrilled to find that out!) This discovery made me put my credit card back in my wallet. I am really not sure that the PX3 would make me very happy without this functionality. I sent an email to Elecraft Sales back then to let them know what at least one customer would like to see in the PX3. I assume they do like to hear from their customers. I did not get any response. But I assume my vote was tallied. It is my hope that this can be accomplished via a future firmware update, and perhaps I should just buy a PX3 now in the expectation that it will fulfill my needs in the future? I am puzzled that I have not seen very many other requests for this feature for the PX3. This makes me wonder if I am missing the boat somewhere in my operation of my P3, and therefore, in my hoped for operation of a PX3. Are there better ways to use the P3? Am I way overstating the behavioral difference between using Fixed vs. Tracking? I never feel the urge to switch to Track Mode. Am I being shortsighted? Are there some user's with both the P3 and the PX3 who can weigh in with their experiences? Is there a better way? I am always open to enlightenment. ;) The discussions of my peers on this list are (almost!) always very enlightening and broaden my viewpoint. My thanks to everyone who contributes to this list. Really. gud dx es 73 Sean Logghe KB2CKN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] [OT] 3.0 USB Hub Recommendations
First, I apologize. I asked this a while back and now I cannot find the responses as they were sent privately. I am looking for a 3.0 USB hub that will not cause noise spikes in my shack. If someone would be so kind as to remind me what the recommendations are, I’d appreciate it. I have looked through the archives, but I cannot seem to find exactly what I’m looking for. Thank you. 73, Joel - W4JBB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: External Macro Launcher
After reading the literature about these keypads, it looks to me that I can connect same to the serial port on the computer for programming - then connect it directly to the K3 for use. Currently I am using a Pigknob - which works great - just need (desire) more buttons than the eight I now have. Long story short, I have ordered a keypad - be here late next week. Then I will play. Bill W2BLC 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] K3: External Macro Launcher
I have assorted computer parts around - so I should be OK. The make and model is the Genovation CP24 Serial - also got the USB cable, for possible use in programming the keypad without having to unplug everything. Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] New KSYN3AUPG Installation
I installed the new K3 synthesizer boards last night into s/n 398 (with sub Rx). The installation was very easy, requiring only the removal of the top cover and the old synthesizer boards. I didn't even remove the rig from the operating table, electing to sit my anti-static mat in front of the radio and wearing the grounding strap. The radio remained connected with +12 power turned off (it would have taken me more time to rewire the radio into the station than was required for the actual board swap). Total installation time was about a half hour. The radio powered up without incident and is performing as it should. Config: VCO MD is still present but only displays -- as it is no longer needed to align the synthesizers. As one would expect, there is initially no obvious difference in the before/after modification as far as the function of the radio. It sounds the same as before. Since I only have one K3, I can't do a quick-change A/B comparison of before and after. I'm not set up to perform the types of measurements required to accurately measure the changes regarding phase noise. I'll just have to take the word of others that the radio is now able to perform at a better level than before. I may be able to tell an improvement in CW keying timing at 35+ wpm but it may be my imagination. It does sound good! Here's where performing a before/after test would have real meaning to me. But once again, I'm able to update my old K3 with the latest changes and make it function as a new radio. I didn't have to buy a whole new radio! That's pretty neat! I've saved so much money over the past years (not having to buy a new radio) that I probably should go out and buy a second K3. Maybe if Wayne would give me a hat... I'm going to be operating for a while in the ARRL CW DX contest this weekend so I'll give it a practical test. From my perspective there's probably no compelling reason to make the synthesizer swap but in theory, it should be an even quieter transmitter with regard to phase noise and the cw keying may be a bit cleaner with reduced lock-up time on the synthesizers. It's an easy board swap! 73, Mike, AB9V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Power Pole connectors
I had numerous issues with APP's and my original, factory built K3. It had issues with severe voltage drop, heating APP connectors, low power output and DC power outages. I lost count how many times I was told to and did replace the APP's on my power cable. (And it was factory made to start with!) It was finally sorted by it's new owner after I got so pissed off with the damned thing. The cause was dry solder joints (to the point where the solder was pretty much non existent I'm told) on the K3's motherboard at the APP's mounting point. I am not convinced that the sub 45 Amp APP's connections are very good mechanically unless you use the roll pin, which kinda defeats the one main advantage of APP's, their quick release capabilities. So, I am still not a fan of the 45Amp and smaller APP's but the 50Amp APP's and their clones get a lot of use here and in my motorhome as they do connect solidly but still allow disconnection when you want. - Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA Innisfail, QLD, Australia. K3 #4767 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Power-Pole-connectors-tp7598686p7599083.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] New KSYN3AUPG Installation
Thanks, Mike. I was just about to disconnect all the stuff in back from mine! Phil W7OX On 2/20/15 3:26 PM, Mike Cox wrote: I installed the new K3 synthesizer boards last night into s/n 398 (with sub Rx). The installation was very easy, requiring only the removal of the top cover and the old synthesizer boards. I didn't even remove the rig from the operating table, electing to sit my anti-static mat in front of the radio and wearing the grounding strap. The radio remained connected with +12 power turned off (it would have taken me more time to rewire the radio into the station than was required for the actual board swap). Total installation time was about a half hour. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Problem with DNS?
Is anyone else having trouble reaching the RemoteRig DNS? It seemed to stop working for me about an hour ago. Thanks, /Rick -- 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
Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Fixed Tune Mode
On Fri,2/20/2015 5:42 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: The first alpha version of the PX3 f/w with fixed tune mode is in test. What is the maximum span for Fixed Tune mode? 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KSYN3A Install Doc Suggestion
If that ain't the truth! What I do with things like putting those split washers into a hard to access situation is to take a piece of tape, put the sticky side on my jeans, pull it off with the accompanying lint and then pressing the washer onto the tape. It'll hold the washer in place and let you align the washer properly but won't grip onto it so tightly it's a problem to pull out after all is in alignment. Hemostats are invaluable to holding the tape just so. As you mentioned, we don't have to do this when installing the replacement boards but it's a neat trick that works great. Just thought this would be a good time to mention this little trick, when you do need to deal with that kind of an issue, it saves a lot of swearing... 73, Gary KA1J Best part was NOT having to reinstall those split washers :-) Phil W7OX On 2/20/15 7:04 PM, Gary Ferdinand wrote: I´m a very satisfied K3 owner. Today I installed the two KSYN3A boards according to the documentation. My K3 has the internal 2 meter transverter (K144XV) installed, so I had a few extra steps to perform above a 2-board, no transverter configuration. I got hung up a few minutes on page 14. A couple of extra sentences would have eliminated the extra time spent at this step. I suggest the instructions also state that the cable that used to be run from the K144XV from the REF OUT jack be reused between KREF3 J2 and MAIN KSYN3A J83. The cable supplied with the kit is an 8.5 cable and the diagram, figure 12, shows a 5 cable here. Not that the cable length matters much, but the lack of clarity of this point had me wondering if I had missed something involving the oeextra cable. Further stating that I would end up with an unused 8.5 cable would also have helped. Additionally, in Figure 12 the MAIN board is mislabeled as KSYN3 instead of KSYN3A. All in all a smooth installation. Thanks for the improvements! 73/Gary W2CS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 g...@ka1j.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.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] [KX3 + KXPA100Amp]
Upgraded firmware to 2.3. Now when I turn the PA to on it only stays on a few seconds and then turns to off by itself. What could cause this? Tnx 73 George/W2BPI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] PX3 Fixed Tune Mode
On Feb 20, 2015, at 3:08 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: […] Averaging tends to suppress noise and can make weak signals stand out better. Averaging would work in Tracking mode except that every time you tuned ... even 1 Hz ... the averaging would have to start over. Someone asked about this not long ago, his spectrum jumped every time he tuned. It does start over, but it doesn’t have to. It could keep the averaged data for the portion that used to be in the window and build up an average for the new portion. It would look odd for a moment, but operators would get used to it. Yes, the programming is harder and I know the processor hits the wall at some point. But it would be worth it. With frequency bins, you could even save some averaging information on a scan change. Plus, as soon as Elecraft did this, every other bandscope would be obsolete. My first rig was a borrowed IC-756. It was really nice, but losing the averaging on the band scope bugged the snot out of me every single time I turned the big knob. wunder K6WRU CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KSYN3A Install Doc Suggestion
I’m a very satisfied K3 owner. Today I installed the two KSYN3A boards according to the documentation. My K3 has the internal 2 meter transverter (K144XV) installed, so I had a few extra steps to perform above a 2-board, no transverter configuration. I got hung up a few minutes on page 14. A couple of extra sentences would have eliminated the extra time spent at this step. I suggest the instructions also state that the cable that used to be run from the K144XV from the REF OUT jack be reused between KREF3 J2 and MAIN KSYN3A J83. The cable supplied with the kit is an 8.5” cable and the diagram, figure 12, shows a 5” cable here. Not that the cable length matters much, but the lack of clarity of this point had me wondering if I had missed something involving the “extra” cable. Further stating that I would end up with an unused 8.5” cable would also have helped. Additionally, in Figure 12 the MAIN board is mislabeled as KSYN3 instead of KSYN3A. All in all a smooth installation. Thanks for the improvements! 73/Gary W2CS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KSYN3A Install Doc Suggestion
Best part was NOT having to reinstall those split washers :-) Phil W7OX On 2/20/15 7:04 PM, Gary Ferdinand wrote: I’m a very satisfied K3 owner. Today I installed the two KSYN3A boards according to the documentation. My K3 has the internal 2 meter transverter (K144XV) installed, so I had a few extra steps to perform above a 2-board, no transverter configuration. I got hung up a few minutes on page 14. A couple of extra sentences would have eliminated the extra time spent at this step. I suggest the instructions also state that the cable that used to be run from the K144XV from the REF OUT jack be reused between KREF3 J2 and MAIN KSYN3A J83. The cable supplied with the kit is an 8.5” cable and the diagram, figure 12, shows a 5” cable here. Not that the cable length matters much, but the lack of clarity of this point had me wondering if I had missed something involving the “extra” cable. Further stating that I would end up with an unused 8.5” cable would also have helped. Additionally, in Figure 12 the MAIN board is mislabeled as KSYN3 instead of KSYN3A. All in all a smooth installation. Thanks for the improvements! 73/Gary W2CS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: External Macro Launcher
My goal is to take the computer out of the mix completely. I do not need it for my style of operating and only use an old version of HRD for rig control. The keypad will allow much better rig control than HRD provided. Hence, I will have an open RS-232 for the keypad to use. Bill W2BLC 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
[Elecraft] [K3] LSB/USB/CW/CW-R question
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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Fixed Tune Mode
Ummm ... technically, that could be done. However, given that anything looking odd, even for a moment, such as the spectrum trace jumping a little on tuning in tracking mode seems to provoke a huge number of potential solutions to a non-problem, I really doubt Elecraft is going there. And I doubt operators would get used to it either. :-)) Fixed Track solves the problem. On a slightly different subject, I've never been able to get used to the Half-screen Shift when tuning off of one or the other edge, and yet I know a number of people who use it just fine. I'm a full-screen guy, it fits my mental picture of what's happening. To each his own, at least we have choices. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015 - www.cqp.org On 2/20/2015 6:00 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: On Feb 20, 2015, at 3:08 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: […] Averaging tends to suppress noise and can make weak signals stand out better. Averaging would work in Tracking mode except that every time you tuned ... even 1 Hz ... the averaging would have to start over. Someone asked about this not long ago, his spectrum jumped every time he tuned. It does start over, but it doesn’t have to. It could keep the averaged data for the portion that used to be in the window and build up an average for the new portion. It would look odd for a moment, but operators would get used to it. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] PX3 Fixed Tune Mode
The maximum total span is 200 kHz, or +/- 100 kHz from the KX3 VFO A frequency. So for example, if the span is set to 50 kHz (+/- 25 kHz), then the maximum positive fixed-tune offset is 75 kHz (that is, +50 to +100 kHz display range). Alan N1AL On 02/20/2015 07:59 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Fri,2/20/2015 5:42 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: The first alpha version of the PX3 f/w with fixed tune mode is in test. What is the maximum span for Fixed Tune mode? 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] New KSYN3AUPG Installation
Wayne, I'd say this would be worth a free hat HI HI!! 73, Al On Fri February 20 2015 5:38:20 pm Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi Mike, I'm glad this went well On Feb 20, 2015, at 3:26 PM, Mike Cox m...@ab9v.us wrote: I installed the new K3 synthesizer boards last night into s/n 398 (with sub Rx). The installation was very easy... ...But once again, I'm able to update my old K3 with the latest changes and make it function as a new radio. I didn't have to buy a whole new radio! That's pretty neat! I've saved so much money over the past years (not having to buy a new radio) that I probably should go out and buy a second K3. ||Maybe if Wayne would give me a hat...|| (emphasis added) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] PX3 Fixed Tune Mode
The first alpha version of the PX3 f/w with fixed tune mode is in test. We are now correcting some bugs and will be testing the next release of it shortly. Overall it looked good when I played with it in the lab last week. My expectations are that we'll have it ready for beta test in the next 2-3 weeks. 73, Eric elecraft.com On 2/20/2015 2:09 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: My understanding is that there is a firmware mod for this now in field test, Sean. Hopefully it will be available in beta form any day now, and I'll install it as soon as it shows up. So any day now :-) Phil W7OX On 2/20/15 1:38 PM, Sean Logghe wrote: It is my hope that this can be accomplished via a future firmware update, and perhaps I should just buy a PX3 now in the expectation that it will fulfill my needs in the future? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 elist_c...@elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 KSYN3AUPG diversity replacement snafu (my fault)
A public Mea Culpa regarding my upgrading from the old Synthesizers to the new version and incorrectly performing the exchange. I was surprised at the reduced amount of components on the new board and thought I did a proper exchange of components; it all seemed obvious as to what to do so how could I miss the obvious... Rather than explain all the details of my mistake, I'll say the issue became apparent when I went to diversity: Using the main Rx had no issue after the exchange and engaging the sub also worked beautifully as expected. However, when going to diversity I noticed a huge drop in signal in the sub side. I was in too much of a hurry to get everything ready for today's contest and I neglected to add the new coax that is required running from the Aux J4 to the Main J2 as seen on page 14 in the installation instructions. The included coax jumper wasn't present on the old boards and I tricked myself into thinking all was done properly when I counted connections. Also, looking at the boards with the K3 turned on and one had a green LED flashing the other was solidly on. Both should be constant, no flashing. A call to Elecraft and they were most interested in helping me resolve the problem and being a newly released component, I suspect they wondered if I may have uncovered an unexpected issue. However, Howard quickly came to the deduction I hadn't done my work properly. He was most courteous and helpful in assisting me in correcting the error and now I have the k3 working as it should be with the new synthesizers. He, as in all the Elecraft support, is a credit to the company. With these new Synthesize boards I have to say there is an obvious difference to me in how incredibly much better this radio is now, comparing to how amazingly good it was before. I think the best way I can describe it is I can hear people in the contest so very clearly in the presence of adjacent strong signals but so many of the DX aren't hearing me as well as I am hearing them. I'm looking at the LP-100A Wattmeter, seeing 1490 W out and I'm seeing tightly compressed signals side by side and hearing them clear as a bell. Often the people I'm calling often have to hear me repeat my call several times to get it right. I'm putting out plenty of power but this K3 is hearing so well, it's a whole new game. In short: These two boards are absolutely worth the investment and Elecraft's support again proved to be as good as support can be. If you're on the fence, get them, it's something you won't experience buyer's remorse afterward. As to the contest, I've had too many interruptions from within the QTH from an unfortunately very sick YL, to remove me from competition, so I'm now just in it to maybe pick up some new band fills and just have fun. Since I can do so now, I figured I'd take the time to mention the obvious improvement these boards made, explain what I did that was wrong in the procedure maybe help another avoid the same mistake, and... to thank Elecraft for hitting another Home Run in both product and service. 73, Gary KA1J --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.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] KSYN3A Install Doc Suggestion
Nice tip, Gary: Thanks (just in case!). 73, Phil W7OX On 2/20/15 9:28 PM, Gary Smith wrote: What I do with things like putting those split washers into a hard to access situation is to take a piece of tape, put the sticky side on my jeans, pull it off with the accompanying lint and then pressing the washer onto the tape. It'll hold the washer in place and let you align the washer properly but won't grip onto it so tightly it's a problem to pull out after all is in alignment. Hemostats are invaluable to holding the tape just so. 73, Gary KA1J Best part was NOT having to reinstall those split washers :-) Phil W7OX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: External Macro Launcher
Hello, A bit ago, there was a discussion about an external macro tablet, that could be connected to the K3. This looked very interesting to me, and I think I want one... This brings up two questions. 1. Any suggestions for one at a good price. 2. How EXACTLY does it connect to a K3 with a P3 and a computer connected? -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?
Would not an external preamp designed for 100 KHz not improve sensitivity? Many operators use small loop antennas with preamps on both 600m and LF. 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 --- Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 10:17:09 -0800 From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com To: Harry Yingst hlyin...@yahoo.com Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz? snipped Is it possible to move the lower limit down (lower than 100 kHz) or is is a constraint of the HW? The latter. Sensitivity gradually decreases as you do down in frequency, and you start hitting a practical lower limit for the receive chain. The preamp is not useful below 500 kHz, and will actually introduce a loss when turned on, so it should be left off in this range. 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
[Elecraft] P3 Request - Save configuration
It would be helpful to have an option in the P3 utility that allows saving or restoring a desired configuration the same way as is done in the K3 utility. Thanks, Gary KA1J --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.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] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?
Ross, There a quite a few (50 or 100) hams happily operating on 600m, currently. Not as hams but by obtaining an FCC experimental license. If that seems too daunting a prospect, help is available for filing out the application from those who have already done this. http://www.500kc.com/ http://www.500kc.com/USA_600_M_Station_ID.htm http://www.500kc.com/Maillists.htm 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 -- From: Ross Primrose n...@n4rp.com Cc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz? Message-ID: 54e4e403.5060...@n4rp.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed On 2/18/2015 1:17 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Probably not. It allows quite useful sensitivity down to 250 kHz, and even some utility at 100 kHz. But most operators are interested in the 600-meter band (472-479 kHz). Wayne N6KR At the rate they're going, my grand kids will probably be retired before the FCC grants US hams access to that band :( 73, Ross N4RP 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] P3 question
On Fri,2/20/2015 6:52 AM, John Bastin wrote: I always use the P3 in Tracking mode, You're missing a LOT by not using Fixed Tune and Averaging. Averaging greatly reduces the noise, and Fixed Tune is needed so that averaging continues to work as you tune the main VFO (the average resets when you tune). I use maximum averaging of the top display, no averaging of the waterfall. This will bring out signals that are easy to miss without averaging. Like you, I use narrow spans to work a pileup. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 question
A rousing second of Jim's fixed tune recommendation. I much anticipate its availability in my PX3 as well. Phil -- Sent from my iPhone 5S On Feb 20, 2015, at 09:18, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: On Fri,2/20/2015 6:52 AM, John Bastin wrote: I always use the P3 in Tracking mode, You're missing a LOT by not using Fixed Tune and Averaging. Averaging greatly reduces the noise, and Fixed Tune is needed so that averaging continues to work as you tune the main VFO (the average resets when you tune). I use maximum averaging of the top display, no averaging of the waterfall. This will bring out signals that are easy to miss without averaging. Like you, I use narrow spans to work a pileup. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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...@socal.rr.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: External Macro Launcher
You can see the keypad I bought here: http://dsi-keyboards.com/product/genovation-controlpad-cp24-db9-serial/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: External Macro Launcher
Hi Joe, Thank you for taking the time to explain so thoroughly! I now understand the connections involved, and the options. I think I need the RS-232 version, and the passive splitter you mentioned. I have a P3, and a Computer connected, so I have no serial ports remaining. I could split at the back of the P3, and put the keypad on there... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Fri, 2015-02-20 at 15:19 -0500, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Genovation (www.genovation.com) has several programmable keypads in three broad categories: A) the USB HID series that becomes a Windows or Mac keyboard recognized by the operating system. These would require custom software to capture the specific keyboard/keypad and forward the macro strings to a specific serial port or USBtty device in coordination with any logging/serial control software. B) the USB Virtual Serial devices. These create a virtual serial port on the computer that would need to be coordinated with any logging/serial control software - typically be means of a port sharing driver (e.g. VSPE or equivalent). C) the RS-232 devices. These are a simple serial keypad that could be connected directly to the PC port of a K3 or P3 if no computer was in use or connected in parallel using a passive port splitter like the one from BackBox (a diode matrix). The RS-232 devices can also be connected to a computer serial port and coordinated with logging/serial control software bu means of port sharing software. The 24 button keypads seem to be available in the $85 - $100 price range depending on distributor. Check the distributors list on the Genovation web site. The HID versions seem to be available from the larger office supply stores and Amazon. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-02-20 10:51 AM, David Cole wrote: Hello, A bit ago, there was a discussion about an external macro tablet, that could be connected to the K3. This looked very interesting to me, and I think I want one... This brings up two questions. 1. Any suggestions for one at a good price. 2. How EXACTLY does it connect to a K3 with a P3 and a computer connected? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 d...@nk7z.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] KX3 won’t unkey properly
Joe, that is good advice. I personally haven't run into this problem as I always run PTT via VOX. I use FLDigi on a Macbook connected to the KX3 directly and use VOX only. It works brilliantly. The Macbook is a little older and has both line in and headphone jacks. I don't use my signalink with the KX3. The KX3 audio output and mic input are great. I have posted previously on this reflector my KX3 settings to help achieve this nirvana. regards, Brian VE3IBW On Fri, Feb 20, 2015 at 3:37 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: Make sure that you are not generating PTT by software command in fldigi and PTT via the VOX in Signalink at the same time. The stuck in transmit behavior seems to be associated with mixing software and hardware PTT. 73, ... Joe, W4TV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] PX3 Fixed Tune Mode
Fixed-tune is being tested on the PX3 already. But we had some bugs crop up that were seen only on some units. Our firmware engineer has one of these in hand, now, and is working on it. 73, Wayne N6KR On Feb 20, 2015, at 3:08 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: I believe it is on the PX3 To-Do list, Sean. On 2/20/2015 1:38 PM, Sean Logghe wrote: (If I am wrong about that I would be thrilled to find that out!) I am puzzled that I have not seen very many other requests for this feature for the PX3. This makes me wonder if I am missing the boat somewhere in my operation of my P3, and therefore, in my hoped for operation of a PX3. Are there better ways to use the P3? Am I way overstating the behavioral difference between using Fixed vs. Tracking? I never feel the urge to switch to Track Mode. Am I being shortsighted? Are there some user's with both the P3 and the PX3 who can weigh in with their experiences? Is there a better way? I am always open to enlightenment. ;) Probably; No; No; I will weigh in below; I prefer Fixed Tune, YMMV. Analog panadapters have been around since WW2, indeed many used by hams in the early 50's were WW2 surplus. They, of necessity, operated in what the P3 calls Tracking mode. Your RX QRG is always in the middle and as you tune, the band moves past it. That has always seemed a little strange to me. The P3, being digital, offers a lot more in the way of features, including Fixed Tune mode, where the screen displays a slice of the band and you tune across it. Much more intuitive to me. Aside from operator preference, there are some real differences between the two modes. In Fixed Tune, you can average the spectrum display because the spectrum limits change only when you tune past the edge and the averaging has to be restarted. Averaging tends to suppress noise and can make weak signals stand out better. Averaging would work in Tracking mode except that every time you tuned ... even 1 Hz ... the averaging would have to start over. Someone asked about this not long ago, his spectrum jumped every time he tuned. Fixed Tune also gives you better control over what you're looking at. For example, you can adjust the CENTER and SPAN so that K1N is near the left edge of the screen and the pile up spread across the entire screen to the right. In Tracking mode, K1N will always be in the center, the pile up will occupy the right half of the screen, and the left half is sort of wasted. I am fairly certain Fixed Tune mode is going to appear for the PX3 soon. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 50th Running of the Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2015 - www.cqp.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 n...@elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] XG3 for sale
Selling my XG3 RF signal source. $100 shipped conus. Tnx Greg - AB7R 360-320-3436 ab7r at cablespeed dot 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] XG3 for sale
XG3 is sold. On Fri, Feb 20, 2015 at 10:25 AM, Greg a...@cablespeed.com wrote: Selling my XG3 RF signal source. $100 shipped conus. Tnx Greg - AB7R 360-320-3436 ab7r at cablespeed dot 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] KX3 won’t unkey properly
A problem similar to the one detected by Dan Sherwood with the K3 some months ago (see his posting of Jul 13, 2014) is now resurfacing with the KX3: When operating a digital mode, with the rig in USB or Data, when the transmission ceases (i.e. the KX3 no longer transmits any signal) the TX light on the rig remains on and the unit remains in idle. I then have to manually touch on XMIT to return the rig to receive. I am using Flrig v. 3.22.5, the computer is a MacBook Pro Retina running OSX Yosemite 10.10.2. the KX3 is updated to the last firmware version and the Signalik USB uses the SLMODKX3 module and proper cables and connections. I have tried differents settings for the JP2, JP3 and JP4 jumpers in the Signalink USB but to no avail. The settings of the MIC BIAS and MIC BTN in the KX3 menu also do not improve on this. Any suggestion is more than welcome. 73 Jose VA3PCJ va3...@rac.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3: External Macro Launcher
Genovation (www.genovation.com) has several programmable keypads in three broad categories: A) the USB HID series that becomes a Windows or Mac keyboard recognized by the operating system. These would require custom software to capture the specific keyboard/keypad and forward the macro strings to a specific serial port or USBtty device in coordination with any logging/serial control software. B) the USB Virtual Serial devices. These create a virtual serial port on the computer that would need to be coordinated with any logging/serial control software - typically be means of a port sharing driver (e.g. VSPE or equivalent). C) the RS-232 devices. These are a simple serial keypad that could be connected directly to the PC port of a K3 or P3 if no computer was in use or connected in parallel using a passive port splitter like the one from BackBox (a diode matrix). The RS-232 devices can also be connected to a computer serial port and coordinated with logging/serial control software bu means of port sharing software. The 24 button keypads seem to be available in the $85 - $100 price range depending on distributor. Check the distributors list on the Genovation web site. The HID versions seem to be available from the larger office supply stores and Amazon. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-02-20 10:51 AM, David Cole wrote: Hello, A bit ago, there was a discussion about an external macro tablet, that could be connected to the K3. This looked very interesting to me, and I think I want one... This brings up two questions. 1. Any suggestions for one at a good price. 2. How EXACTLY does it connect to a K3 with a P3 and a computer connected? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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
