Re: [Elecraft] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
Unfortunately it's not the plug that gets flogged by the wiggle wiggle wiggle... it's the socket. \Replacing the socket of a RJ45 in any piece of equipment that has been flogged to death is a little more than most Hams can cope with. The quality of the sockets that most manufacturers use is also questionable, some are nothing more than wire pins bent within a plastic frame, cheap and very nasty. Having fought a loosing battle with Kenwood microphones in my 4WD, I've now replaced the lot with something far more robust that has pins and positive mec mechanical locking, no more plastic clips or bent pieces of wire and my problems have reduces significantly. The RJ45 sockets should stay where they were originally intended in IT racking equipment where they are not disturbed, they are not really intended for use i mobile/portable/high use equipment. 73 Matthew VK5ZM On 2 May 2016 at 14:23, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: > Microphone connectors fail eventually, even the well-made ones with set > screws and clamps. > > There is one advantage to the RJ-45 -- it's easy to clip off a little wire > and crimp on a new one. > > Replacing a more traditional connector is much harder. > > 73 -- Lynn > > On 5/1/2016 9:35 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: > >> But the most miserable use is as a mic connector which Motorola went to. >> Now I see many ham radio mfr's copying. Instead of molded multi-contact >> connector with set screw which holds contact tension its just wiggle wiggle >> that poor RJ45. >> > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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 vk...@bistre.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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
Microphone connectors fail eventually, even the well-made ones with set screws and clamps. There is one advantage to the RJ-45 -- it's easy to clip off a little wire and crimp on a new one. Replacing a more traditional connector is much harder. 73 -- Lynn On 5/1/2016 9:35 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: But the most miserable use is as a mic connector which Motorola went to. Now I see many ham radio mfr's copying. Instead of molded multi-contact connector with set screw which holds contact tension its just wiggle wiggle that poor RJ45. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
I've seen so many uses that were not adhering to the standard 4-pair. But the most miserable use is as a mic connector which Motorola went to. Now I see many ham radio mfr's copying. Instead of molded multi-contact connector with set screw which holds contact tension its just wiggle wiggle that poor RJ45. But I suppose all the old wise RF designers have retired leaving only the digital junkies "who said why not use a cheap RJ-45". Bean counters rejoiced! Very happily retired not having to deal with such. I am moving more and more toward less use of connectors of any kind (Murphy loves 'em). 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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
There are 2 wiring standards for cat5/5e/6 cable into RJ45 style modular plugs: EIA/TIA-568A and EIA/TIA-568B (aka T568A and T568B). They are slightly different, and both work to gigabit speeds. You can mix them, but in a data center, for example, they will try to stick with 1 or the other. For my station, I use shielded cat6 with Molex cat6 shielded RJ45 modular plugs compatible with the Neutrik etherCon series cable ends. It can be a bit of a pain getting the loading bar for the modular plugs installed properly, but once put together, they work great. 73, Byron N6NUL On Sunday, May 1, 2016, Michael Blake wrote: > Those specific connections are exactly what "RJ45" describe. > -- - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2016 - 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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 9:19 PM, Michael Blake wrote: > Correctly used they are very reliable That's really the rub isn't it. Awful lot of UNcorrect use out in hamdom. Not a little by myself, either, before I knew any better. 73, Guy K2AV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
Those specific connections are exactly what "RJ45" describe. Michael Blake - K9JRI > On May 1, 2016, at 21:37, Jim Brown wrote: > >> On Sun,5/1/2016 6:19 PM, Michael Blake wrote: >> The plug and jack are described by the number of available contact positions >> and the number of contacts installed in those positions. > > The proper wiring of Ethernet cables REQUIRES that color code be strictly > observed. An Ethernet cable is four twisted pairs, each having a different > twist ratio. There's a Brown/White pair, an Orange/White pair, a Green/White > pair, and a Blue/White pair. > > Those four pairs each carries a separate signal, and it is critical that > crosstalk between pairs is minimized. Crosstalk rejection is provided two > ways -- primarily by twisting, AND improved by each pair having a different > twist ratio. > > In other words, simply having DC continuity between pins at each end of the > cable is not enough -- they must be correctly paired, and those pairs most > tightly twisted (for better noise rejection) are wired to their assigned pins. > > 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 k9...@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] RTTY
Wes, I am also curious of any issues that might be unresolved? I've been using the sound card in the K3S with N1MM+ and MMTTY as the engine, and it's been plug and play since day one. I don't use VOX to key, as either with MMTTY by itself or with N1MM+, I use the PTT line, and all is good. Just curious what I might need to watch for? 73 Gene, N9TF K3S 10057 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Dodd Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 8:30 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RTTY On 5/1/2016 8:15 PM, Wes wrote: > Allow me to add a dissenting voice. I found it much easier (with > admittedly more clutter) to set proper audio/ALC levels with my K3 and > the computer sound card than I do with my K3S and the built in sound > card/USB interface. There are other issues related to Mic/Line > Level/VOX/Anti-VOX that I brought to Elecraft's attention 8 months ago > and that reportedly were "discovered" by one of their engineers before > my report and was going to be bumped up "the list." > > If this had been fixed, I wouldn't be bringing it up. Can you be more specific? I was able to set the audio transmit and receive levels without problem (at least I think so), and the VOX level too for use with MMTTY standalone (I use PTT with N1MM+/MMTTY). What else should I be looking for? Thank you. -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft K3s/100 Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf.mdodd.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 n...@comcast.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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
On Sun,5/1/2016 6:19 PM, Michael Blake wrote: The plug and jack are described by the number of available contact positions and the number of contacts installed in those positions. The proper wiring of Ethernet cables REQUIRES that color code be strictly observed. An Ethernet cable is four twisted pairs, each having a different twist ratio. There's a Brown/White pair, an Orange/White pair, a Green/White pair, and a Blue/White pair. Those four pairs each carries a separate signal, and it is critical that crosstalk between pairs is minimized. Crosstalk rejection is provided two ways -- primarily by twisting, AND improved by each pair having a different twist ratio. In other words, simply having DC continuity between pins at each end of the cable is not enough -- they must be correctly paired, and those pairs most tightly twisted (for better noise rejection) are wired to their assigned pins. 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] RTTY
On 5/1/2016 8:15 PM, Wes wrote: Allow me to add a dissenting voice. I found it much easier (with admittedly more clutter) to set proper audio/ALC levels with my K3 and the computer sound card than I do with my K3S and the built in sound card/USB interface. There are other issues related to Mic/Line Level/VOX/Anti-VOX that I brought to Elecraft's attention 8 months ago and that reportedly were "discovered" by one of their engineers before my report and was going to be bumped up "the list." If this had been fixed, I wouldn't be bringing it up. Can you be more specific? I was able to set the audio transmit and receive levels without problem (at least I think so), and the VOX level too for use with MMTTY standalone (I use PTT with N1MM+/MMTTY). What else should I be looking for? Thank you. -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft K3s/100 Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf.mdodd.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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
Just to be more accurate the term RJ45 defines the wiring of a 4 pair twisted cable (like a CAT3, CAT4, CAT5, CAT6) to an 8 position, 8 contact modular plug. The plug and jack are described by the number of available contact positions and the number of contacts installed in those positions. The most common failure point, in my experience, was the crimped connection at the male plug. Broken wire, bad crimp, wrong plug (there are different plugs for flat or round cable and then by stranded or solid conductors. There are even universal plugs that are supposed to work for either stranded or solid conductors but they are not quite as reliable as the correct stranded or solid wire connector. I wish the radio manufacturers had not used the incorrect term “RJ45” to describe the 8 position modular plug and jack. Correctly used they are very reliable and VERY cheap. Michael Blake - K9JRI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
Re "There may be a pure, kind, likable, friendly, softhearted and honorable RJ45 out there, that never caused anyone any trouble, that will suffer prejudice on account of this." Likely so, Guy: I build my own :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 5/1/16 5:53 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: It is so easy to bust an RJ45 cable it really isn't funny. There are so many ways to screw up the connector it isn't funny. Never trust an RJ45 cable, it only works if you can prove it works. Otherwise it's something that Murphy has slipped into our usage to get even. Maybe something inspired by Satan to temp people to falsely blame the people at Aptos and stir up strife on the reflector. If the radio ever accidentally gets lifted or pulled by an RJ45 cable... Heh, heh. It's possible to have one of the wires in the cable break and have the rest of the cable hold it together, with two broken ends touching each other, whenever they feel like it. Very intermittent. When you move the rig to find the trouble, the movement of the cord can re-touch the wires and the trouble go away. As soon as you put it back trouble comes back. You think I'm exaggerating or kidding? I'm not. Been there, done that, been exasperated, gone round the bush multiple times trying to chase down a @$*&^@&%$% intermittent trouble. Treat them like they're cheep cr*p, because they all are. They were DESIGNED to be cheep and do away with all that manually expensive cording for phones and phone style connected devices. Larger stranded wires with crimp screw eyes are much more durable, but cost a lot more. It's all about money and easy to assemble at the factory, or dump it off on the installer and don't pay for installation at all. Never pull on them. Never drop anything on them. Never stretch/straighten them out by holding the connectors. Never force an RJ45 into its socket if it doesn't want to go. Find out what's wrong first. Never use them to connect to something that is vibrating, or gets regular motion. If anything involving an RJ45 cord doesn't work, rule out the RJ45 first. Save yourself time and frustration. There may be a pure, kind, likable, friendly, softhearted and honorable RJ45 out there, that never caused anyone any trouble, that will suffer prejudice on account of this. Poor thing will just have to deal with it. His fambly has a terrible reputation. 73, Guy. On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 8:19 PM, Kevin Stover wrote: I agree with Don. Try a new cable. It doesn't take a lot of flex to break one of those small solid copper wires. If it's broken in the connector it wasn't crimped well, as the standard RJ-45 has a strain relief built in that clamps down on the cable to keep it from pulling out. I just cringe when I see someone unpack a store bought cable, grab a hold of the connector and start straightening it out. On 5/1/2016 6:04 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Byron, You might have a defective cable - get another one and see if the problem goes away. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/1/2016 6:59 PM, Byron Peebles wrote: I have indeed done all the clicks and boot removals and been unable to resolve the disconnect. It even happens when the radio is in-use and suddenly has the radio disconnect from the computer. So, the only answer is the standard "make certain it clicks", which it does? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
It is so easy to bust an RJ45 cable it really isn't funny. There are so many ways to screw up the connector it isn't funny. Never trust an RJ45 cable, it only works if you can prove it works. Otherwise it's something that Murphy has slipped into our usage to get even. Maybe something inspired by Satan to temp people to falsely blame the people at Aptos and stir up strife on the reflector. If the radio ever accidentally gets lifted or pulled by an RJ45 cable... Heh, heh. It's possible to have one of the wires in the cable break and have the rest of the cable hold it together, with two broken ends touching each other, whenever they feel like it. Very intermittent. When you move the rig to find the trouble, the movement of the cord can re-touch the wires and the trouble go away. As soon as you put it back trouble comes back. You think I'm exaggerating or kidding? I'm not. Been there, done that, been exasperated, gone round the bush multiple times trying to chase down a @$*&^@&%$% intermittent trouble. Treat them like they're cheep cr*p, because they all are. They were DESIGNED to be cheep and do away with all that manually expensive cording for phones and phone style connected devices. Larger stranded wires with crimp screw eyes are much more durable, but cost a lot more. It's all about money and easy to assemble at the factory, or dump it off on the installer and don't pay for installation at all. Never pull on them. Never drop anything on them. Never stretch/straighten them out by holding the connectors. Never force an RJ45 into its socket if it doesn't want to go. Find out what's wrong first. Never use them to connect to something that is vibrating, or gets regular motion. If anything involving an RJ45 cord doesn't work, rule out the RJ45 first. Save yourself time and frustration. There may be a pure, kind, likable, friendly, softhearted and honorable RJ45 out there, that never caused anyone any trouble, that will suffer prejudice on account of this. Poor thing will just have to deal with it. His fambly has a terrible reputation. 73, Guy. On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 8:19 PM, Kevin Stover wrote: > I agree with Don. Try a new cable. > > It doesn't take a lot of flex to break one of those small solid copper > wires. > If it's broken in the connector it wasn't crimped well, as the standard > RJ-45 has a strain relief built in that clamps down on the cable to keep it > from pulling out. > > I just cringe when I see someone unpack a store bought cable, grab a hold > of the connector and start straightening it out. > > On 5/1/2016 6:04 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > >> Byron, >> >> You might have a defective cable - get another one and see if the problem >> goes away. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >> On 5/1/2016 6:59 PM, Byron Peebles wrote: >> >>> I have indeed done all the clicks and boot removals and been unable to >>> resolve the disconnect. >>> >>> It even happens when the radio is in-use and suddenly has the radio >>> disconnect from the computer. >>> >>> So, the only answer is the standard "make certain it clicks", which it >>> does? >>> >>> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto: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 kevin.sto...@mediacombb.net >> >> > > -- > R. Kevin Stover > AC0H > ARRL > FISTS #11993 > SKCC #215 > NAQCC #3441 > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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 k2av@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] A helpful review...
:-) On 5/1/16 4:50 PM, Wes wrote: But I agree, only unbiased Elecraft Kool Aid drinkers should be allowed to post here, and if they do, it should be only praise to the perfection and superiority of Elecraft radios. On 5/1/2016 1:32 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: I had a nastier response which I decided to deep six since it was Sunday. But just one thing, if one went into Macy's and started hanging up Belk's posters, how would that be received? Rude, stupid, trespassing, illegal, what? I wonder if the same post also went to the Kenwood and Yaesu reflectors or it was just us that were "blessed"? My RELIABLE (caps intended) source of dope on new rigs comes from other PVRC (Potomac Valley Radio Club) membership who in contesting tend to use the rigs harshly. This is often discussed on the PVRC reflector, where no one expects commentary to center on any particular brand or age of rig. I have found the aggregate experience of PVRC folk on rigs to be accurate in the extreme, with never a pulled punch, particularly in the range of reactions to a given rig, where the RANGE of reaction is highly informative. I also get to go visit and try the rigs out if I want. We also have one soul on that reflector who rarely keeps a rig more than three months, and that running soap opera is pretty informative. Personally, I don't need Icom information here, don't want Icom information here, not trusting of Icom information here since some of it is obviously trolling. I have a really good place to get such if I want, that isn't hanging Belk's posters in Macy's. Here, I'm mostly looking for Elecraft owners that need some help off line. 73, Guy. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
I agree with Don. Try a new cable. It doesn't take a lot of flex to break one of those small solid copper wires. If it's broken in the connector it wasn't crimped well, as the standard RJ-45 has a strain relief built in that clamps down on the cable to keep it from pulling out. I just cringe when I see someone unpack a store bought cable, grab a hold of the connector and start straightening it out. On 5/1/2016 6:04 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Byron, You might have a defective cable - get another one and see if the problem goes away. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/1/2016 6:59 PM, Byron Peebles wrote: I have indeed done all the clicks and boot removals and been unable to resolve the disconnect. It even happens when the radio is in-use and suddenly has the radio disconnect from the computer. So, the only answer is the standard "make certain it clicks", which it does? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 kevin.sto...@mediacombb.net -- R. Kevin Stover AC0H ARRL FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RTTY
Allow me to add a dissenting voice. I found it much easier (with admittedly more clutter) to set proper audio/ALC levels with my K3 and the computer sound card than I do with my K3S and the built in sound card/USB interface. There are other issues related to Mic/Line Level/VOX/Anti-VOX that I brought to Elecraft's attention 8 months ago and that reportedly were "discovered" by one of their engineers before my report and was going to be bumped up "the list." If this had been fixed, I wouldn't be bringing it up. On 5/1/2016 4:48 PM, Mike Dodd wrote: On 5/1/2016 7:33 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Gerald, Can I assume a K3S or a K3 that has been upgraded with the KIO3B? The "built-in" soundcard on your K3S is like an external soundcard. You will not use the internal soundcard on the computer, but use that USB "soundcard" instead for the data audio to and from the K3. Allow me to add that the internal USB sound card is _wonderful._ It is as simple to use as Don described, and is easy to set up in MMTTY. Naturally, you'll select AFSK-A instead of FSK-D when using the sound card. For me, it eliminated a bunch of cables, and a little PC board I bought to interface my PC's sound card to my former rig (KX3) -- and all the hassles that entails -- is now surplus. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] A helpful review...
Well, I don't know who Belk's is, but livening up our local Macy's wouldn't be a bad thing. But I agree, only unbiased Elecraft Kool Aid drinkers should be allowed to post here, and if they do, it should be only praise to the perfection and superiority of Elecraft radios. On 5/1/2016 1:32 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: I had a nastier response which I decided to deep six since it was Sunday. But just one thing, if one went into Macy's and started hanging up Belk's posters, how would that be received? Rude, stupid, trespassing, illegal, what? I wonder if the same post also went to the Kenwood and Yaesu reflectors or it was just us that were "blessed"? My RELIABLE (caps intended) source of dope on new rigs comes from other PVRC (Potomac Valley Radio Club) membership who in contesting tend to use the rigs harshly. This is often discussed on the PVRC reflector, where no one expects commentary to center on any particular brand or age of rig. I have found the aggregate experience of PVRC folk on rigs to be accurate in the extreme, with never a pulled punch, particularly in the range of reactions to a given rig, where the RANGE of reaction is highly informative. I also get to go visit and try the rigs out if I want. We also have one soul on that reflector who rarely keeps a rig more than three months, and that running soap opera is pretty informative. Personally, I don't need Icom information here, don't want Icom information here, not trusting of Icom information here since some of it is obviously trolling. I have a really good place to get such if I want, that isn't hanging Belk's posters in Macy's. Here, I'm mostly looking for Elecraft owners that need some help off line. 73, Guy. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RTTY
On 5/1/2016 7:33 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Gerald, Can I assume a K3S or a K3 that has been upgraded with the KIO3B? The "built-in" soundcard on your K3S is like an external soundcard. You will not use the internal soundcard on the computer, but use that USB "soundcard" instead for the data audio to and from the K3. Allow me to add that the internal USB sound card is _wonderful._ It is as simple to use as Don described, and is easy to set up in MMTTY. Naturally, you'll select AFSK-A instead of FSK-D when using the sound card. For me, it eliminated a bunch of cables, and a little PC board I bought to interface my PC's sound card to my former rig (KX3) -- and all the hassles that entails -- is now surplus. -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft K3s/100 Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf.mdodd.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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
"Click" is all we have to determine if it's seated, so I guess "Yes", that's all there is. I'd try another cable. My experience with RJ-45's is in large, tied bundles fanning out to a rack of routers or other devices. Nothing moves, it's all tied down. In single lots, RJ-45's leave a bit to be desired if there's any mechanical strain. They're crimped, with a special tool. Some tools, like maybe what the ATT tech carries are good and do a reliable job, others from you-know-where ... maybe not so much. I suppose it is possible that the jack is bad and not engaging the tab, and is clicking just to mess with your mind. At the TV station I worked at during college, we had to read and record the meters [~15 or 20] every 60 min. They were behind me when I was in the control room. Late at night, I became convinced they all went to wrong values and snapped to the right ones only when I picked up the clipboard to read them. :-)) I'd try a new cable. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2016 - www.cqp.org On 5/1/2016 3:59 PM, Byron Peebles wrote: So, the only answer is the standard "make certain it clicks", which it does? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RTTY
Gerald, Can I assume a K3S or a K3 that has been upgraded with the KIO3B? The "built-in" soundcard on your K3S is like an external soundcard. You will not use the internal soundcard on the computer, but use that USB "soundcard" instead for the data audio to and from the K3. If you have a K3 without the new KIO3B, then an external soundcard would be in order. Just make sure that external soundcard is *not* the default soundcard. It is common for Windows (or other OS) to set the latest installed soundcard as default. Tell your data mode applications which soundcard to use. Your computer sounds and background music will come out of your computer speakers, and the data mode communications will use the 'external' soundcard - there should be no conflict. It is all in the computer setup. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/1/2016 12:02 PM, Jerry Muller via Elecraft wrote: Hello all: I have a K3/P3 and want to do RTTY, JT, PSK. I know that there is a section, Page 31, in the manual that address this area. I do not wish to use the sound card in my PC as I listen to back ground music while on the air. No the QSO can not hear it as I have checked that out. For those that are into digi would you suggest the built in function on the K3 or an external and why . What external if any and why. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] A helpful review...
Al, You are correct for the more usual "casual use". In that arena, performance does not matter as much. The gut feeling about a radio's audio or the buttons are the more important to many operators. But when those operators who are a little more discerning and operate in DXing and contesting situations, the Sherwood ratings of close-in blocking dynamic range become the deciding factors in QSO or no-QSO. If the transceiver is capable of "saddling up" close to a strong station without that other station taking over the receiver, that factor is important to those who participate in such operating events. The ability to avoid receiver overload in crowded band conditions suddenly becomes the important parameter. So if you are a casual operator, those Sherwood rankings will not mean much to you. But if contesting performance is more your 'thing', the Sherwood rankings will be more important - that is what allows you to make contacts in the midst of many potentially interfering stations at close frequencies to your frequency. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/1/2016 6:54 PM, Al Lorona wrote: Ahh, this is right on the mark. How many times have you heard a ham say, "I didn't like Radio X because it didn't have enough close-spaced dynamic range." Me, almost never. Instead, I usually hear that hams have discarded a radio because of a million different reasons like "bad" or "noisy" audio fit and feel buttons too small kept failing transmitter caused interference to other radios during a contest and many other factors, none of which is measured by gurus like Sherwood. So I totally agree, it's the radio as a whole that matters. It's what comes out of the speaker. it's the sound of the noise. Etc., etc. You've got to get a radio in your hands to get a good idea of it. That's why YouTube videos of receivers being recorded with a camera across the room, and lists of receivers ranked by dynamic range don't mean that much to me. Al W6LX The performance and usefulness of ANY product, including a radio, depends upon the totality of its characteristics. 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 donw...@embarqmail.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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
I use the RJ45 all the time now [P3]. Found that you have to make sure it is fully seated, and that the plastic spring-tab thingie has completely engaged (decompressed). I've heard that IT techs force them into the RJ45 socket, so it's not a problem isolated to the K3's RJ45. Otoh, IT techs often find it necessary to cuss at inanimate objects... and use a bigger hammer when necessary. 73, matt W6NIA On 5/1/2016 12:08 PM, Byron Peebles wrote: I continue to be plagued with the radio disconnect azssociated with the RJ-45 interface on the K3S. Has anyone ever heard of an RJ-45 Pin Alignment tool? I suspect there is some physical issue that is not resolved by removing the boot and everything else that I've tried. Forget about it staying connected if you move anything on the desk. It just seems like some fundamental issue, possible with the socket, as manufactured. My search for any kind of pin alignment or calibration tool has been unsuccessful. Anyone really resolved this? By resolved, I mean you can move things without disconnecting. 73, Byron K3S #100-72 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 mzil...@roadrunner.com -- Always store beer in a dark place. - R. Heinlein __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] FS: K3, P3, KAT-500 pricing correction`
Well, I fouled up again. The P3 and the KAT-500 are $1100 together. Package for all of the equipment, including K3, P3, and KAT-500 should be $3400. Really bad day. Quin, K8QS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
Another thing it could be is a bad connector to cable connection. It can be intermittent. Another thing to look at is have any of the wires in the jack been bent. They are pretty flimsy. David K0LUM > On May 1, 2016, at 5:59 PM, Byron Peebles wrote: > > I have indeed done all the clicks and boot removals and been unable to > resolve the disconnect. > > It even happens when the radio is in-use and suddenly has the radio > disconnect from the computer. > > So, the only answer is the standard "make certain it clicks", which it does? > > 73, Byron > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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 radio...@mchsi.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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
Byron, You might have a defective cable - get another one and see if the problem goes away. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/1/2016 6:59 PM, Byron Peebles wrote: I have indeed done all the clicks and boot removals and been unable to resolve the disconnect. It even happens when the radio is in-use and suddenly has the radio disconnect from the computer. So, the only answer is the standard "make certain it clicks", which it does? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] A helpful review...
Ahh, this is right on the mark. How many times have you heard a ham say, "I didn't like Radio X because it didn't have enough close-spaced dynamic range." Me, almost never. Instead, I usually hear that hams have discarded a radio because of a million different reasons like "bad" or "noisy" audio fit and feel buttons too small kept failing transmitter caused interference to other radios during a contest and many other factors, none of which is measured by gurus like Sherwood. So I totally agree, it's the radio as a whole that matters. It's what comes out of the speaker. it's the sound of the noise. Etc., etc. You've got to get a radio in your hands to get a good idea of it. That's why YouTube videos of receivers being recorded with a camera across the room, and lists of receivers ranked by dynamic range don't mean that much to me. Al W6LX >The performance and usefulness of ANY product, including a radio, >depends upon the totality of its characteristics. > >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
[Elecraft] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
I have indeed done all the clicks and boot removals and been unable to resolve the disconnect. It even happens when the radio is in-use and suddenly has the radio disconnect from the computer. So, the only answer is the standard "make certain it clicks", which it does? 73, Byron __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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-On message
Utility/configuration Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 1, 2016, at 11:53 AM, Ron Reis wrote: > > Can't seem to find out how to change the power-on message in the manual. > Hints? > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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] A helpful review...
Rob's tests, which are generally excellent, include MANY different parameters, but he publishes ONLY the performance of the receivers, and he has arbitrarily chosen list them in order of only one of those parameters. For all practical purposes, he does not test transmitters (which is a good thing -- the one type of test I've seen is done improperly). The performance and usefulness of ANY product, including a radio, depends upon the totality of its characteristics. As the late Richard Heyser said so well, "trying to describe an audio system using only frequency response is like trying to write poetry with only one word in your vocabulary." 73, Jim K9YC On Sun,5/1/2016 10:43 AM, Brian Hemmis wrote: Correct but the little box scores well in Rob Sherwood’s tests (considering its price) and the eHam opinions (reviews) are great. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] For Sale (Corrected) K3, P3, KAT-500
This is a corrected ad. The one I sent a few hours ago included info for the wrong K3. Thanks to Rich, N5ZC, from whom I bought this particular rig, for catching it for me before I made a more complete fool of myself. I have the following excellent-condition K3-100F for sale. * Serial # 8233 with the following features: * Main Receiver has the following 8 Pole Filters: 6, 2.8,1.8,.400,.250 * KRX3-F Sub Receiver with the following 8 pole Filters: 2.8, .400 * KDVR3-F Digital Voice Recorder * KXV3B-F RX Ant., 2nd Pre-Amp, IF Out and Xverter Interface * KSYN3AUPG - 2 each upgraded at the factory All of the above $2500 shipped. * P3 with 2K transmit monitor — excellent condition: $1000 shipped * KAT-500 works perfectly but cabinet scratches/mars on top — not in same excellent condition as above: $1100 or BO COMPLETE PACKAGE: $3900 with all cables and manuals. Send me an email and we can talk on the phone if you are interested. PayPal an option if you pay the fee. So is free Dayton delivery. Thanks. Quin, K8QS Grand Rapids, MI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] A helpful review...
Exactly. How do you suppose the readers of other manufacturers mail list/forums would react if they had to deal with Elecraft advertisements all the times? Not well I assure you. I always thought this mail list was for owners of Elecraft gear or potential owners of Elecraft gear to congregate and talk about their Elecraft gear, their experiences using it and if needs be some advice in repairing/configuring same. The advertisements are happening way to often now. Instead of telling me to delete the posts how about telling the IcoYaeKen fan boys to post their troll advertisements on their own list/forum? On 5/1/2016 3:32 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: I had a nastier response which I decided to deep six since it was Sunday. But just one thing, if one went into Macy's and started hanging up Belk's posters, how would that be received? Rude, stupid, trespassing, illegal, what? I wonder if the same post also went to the Kenwood and Yaesu reflectors or it was just us that were "blessed"? My RELIABLE (caps intended) source of dope on new rigs comes from other PVRC (Potomac Valley Radio Club) membership who in contesting tend to use the rigs harshly. This is often discussed on the PVRC reflector, where no one expects commentary to center on any particular brand or age of rig. I have found the aggregate experience of PVRC folk on rigs to be accurate in the extreme, with never a pulled punch, particularly in the range of reactions to a given rig, where the RANGE of reaction is highly informative. I also get to go visit and try the rigs out if I want. We also have one soul on that reflector who rarely keeps a rig more than three months, and that running soap opera is pretty informative. Personally, I don't need Icom information here, don't want Icom information here, not trusting of Icom information here since some of it is obviously trolling. I have a really good place to get such if I want, that isn't hanging Belk's posters in Macy's. Here, I'm mostly looking for Elecraft owners that need some help off line. 73, Guy. On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 3:16 PM, Gene Gabry wrote: "Sort of". You're being to kind today Jim. ;) ;) 73 Gene, N9TF -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 11:42 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A helpful review... It has been observed that the author has a reputation as sort of a spokesman/apologist for ICOM. 73, Jim K9YC On Sun,5/1/2016 9:16 AM, Tom Fitzgerald via Elecraft wrote: This link may be of interest to many who have recently been debating a -- R. Kevin Stover AC0H ARRL FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] A helpful review...
Using a rig harshly in a particular activity isn't necessarily a good indication of its capabilities in activities where that isn't how it is used. Not everyone is a serious contester or DX'er, though they are well represented on this reflector. What's good on the racetrack may not be the best suited to the road. I can't see an IC-7300 in my future, but it seems to be of interest to a lot of hams who ordinarily wouldn't be interested in an entry level rig. But then I can't yet see a K3s in my future either for the kind of operating I do. My K2's have no shortcomings that interfere with my ability to enjoy a radio the way I want to enjoy it. My K1 answers MOST of those needs. hi. Eric KE6US On 5/1/2016 1:32 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: My RELIABLE (caps intended) source of dope on new rigs comes from other PVRC (Potomac Valley Radio Club) membership who in contesting tend to use the rigs harshly. 73, Guy. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 panadapter choices
I have a K2 with panadaptor and I use an LP-Pan2 and NaP3 as NaP3 supports VFO-B, while many other options don't. Note that NaP3 also supports the Funcube Pro+. Since the Clifton Labs Z1 is not longer available, take a look at the buffer/amps sold by G4HUP at his website. The board is about the same size as the Z1 board and I use it in my FT-1000MP Mk V and it works perfectly. Note that there are different models of the G4HUP board, depending on the IF frequency. I suggest getting the documentation from the Clifton Labs site on how to install the Z1 board in the K2 and installing the G4HUP board in the same fashion. Resist the temptation to use one of the RTL-SDR dongles as they have lower dynamic range than the Funcube Pro+ and they have no built-in sound card so are not supported by NaP3. You'd have to use something like HDSDR with one of those dongles and you'd lose the VFO-B support. The Funcube Pro+ with NaP3 gives performance almost the same as an LP-Pan2, and you won't have to purchase a suitable sound card to go along with it as you would with the LP-Pan2. 73, Floyd - K8AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Will the USB SERIAL CABLE V 1.1 supplied by Elecraft work with Windows 10?
If it doesn't work, disconnect the adapter from the PC. Reboot the PC. Reattach the adapter. If it still doesn't work, disconnect the adapter again and go to the device manager: On the PC desktop, click on the window symbol lower left corner, then click settings. In the "find a setting" entry field, upper right in settings window, type "device manager" without the quotes. (Clicking on the "Devices" choice takes you to a different place.) In search results window, click "Device Manager". In Device manager, click on "Ports", double click on your USB to serial listing among all the ports. Click on the "driver" tab. The current prolific driver, supplied by Windows over the internet and blessed by Windows 10, according to the driver panel, is 3.6.81.357, dated 9/4/2015. This driver works well here, and is always running my AIM4170 analyzer when it is in the shack. If you have a "strange" or older version, then click on the update driver button, and click on the "search automatically" choice. If it tells you that you are current, then in device manager click on the uninstall button to remove it. when that is done, plug in the adapter cord, and when it asks where to get the driver, chose the internet. It will do a new install of the current "blessed" driver. There are other gotchas, like if the actual cord that you have has a fake chip in it, and other irritating circumstances. Hope that helps. 73, Guy K2AV On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 3:13 PM, Jack Colson wrote: > This is a 2007 CD. It works with Win 7. > 73, > Jack, W3TMZ > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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 k2av@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] A helpful review...
I had a nastier response which I decided to deep six since it was Sunday. But just one thing, if one went into Macy's and started hanging up Belk's posters, how would that be received? Rude, stupid, trespassing, illegal, what? I wonder if the same post also went to the Kenwood and Yaesu reflectors or it was just us that were "blessed"? My RELIABLE (caps intended) source of dope on new rigs comes from other PVRC (Potomac Valley Radio Club) membership who in contesting tend to use the rigs harshly. This is often discussed on the PVRC reflector, where no one expects commentary to center on any particular brand or age of rig. I have found the aggregate experience of PVRC folk on rigs to be accurate in the extreme, with never a pulled punch, particularly in the range of reactions to a given rig, where the RANGE of reaction is highly informative. I also get to go visit and try the rigs out if I want. We also have one soul on that reflector who rarely keeps a rig more than three months, and that running soap opera is pretty informative. Personally, I don't need Icom information here, don't want Icom information here, not trusting of Icom information here since some of it is obviously trolling. I have a really good place to get such if I want, that isn't hanging Belk's posters in Macy's. Here, I'm mostly looking for Elecraft owners that need some help off line. 73, Guy. On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 3:16 PM, Gene Gabry wrote: > "Sort of". You're being to kind today Jim. ;) ;) > > 73 Gene, N9TF > > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim > Brown > Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 11:42 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A helpful review... > > It has been observed that the author has a reputation as sort of a > spokesman/apologist for ICOM. > > 73, Jim K9YC > > On Sun,5/1/2016 9:16 AM, Tom Fitzgerald via Elecraft wrote: > > This link may be of interest to many who have recently been debating a > new > SDR...it was recently made available to another group I belong to. I'm > keeping my K3 but looking forward to purchasing one of these puppies too. > I'm sold and the price point is perfect. > > > > http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic7300/7300notes.pdf > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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...@comcast.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 k2av@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] A helpful review...
Phil, I could not have said it any better! 73 Milverton /W9MMS. From: Phil Wheeler To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, May 1, 2016 3:12 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A helpful review... Jim, It's good Icom has at least one of those. Elecraft has so many of us :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 5/1/16 9:41 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > It has been observed that the author has a > reputation as sort of a spokesman/apologist for > ICOM. > > 73, Jim K9YC > > On Sun,5/1/2016 9:16 AM, Tom Fitzgerald via > Elecraft wrote: >> This link may be of interest to many who have >> recently been debating a new SDR...it was >> recently made available to another group I >> belong to. I'm keeping my K3 but looking >> forward to purchasing one of these puppies too. >> I'm sold and the price point is perfect. >> >> http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic7300/7300notes.pdf __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 tnny...@yahoo.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] K3S Build - What have I forgotten
Hi all, Many thanks for your prompt replies. Family visits got in the way so I wasn't able to gives things a try out until just now. You were all quite correct, it was a simple newbie error. I am using the Elecraft MH2 mic and had not thought about having to set it up. As expected I just turned the mic bias on and all is well. I can now get down to playing radio. 73 Andrew G8BYB > On Apr 30, 2016, at 6:09 PM, Andrew Hebden wrote: > > Hi, > I have completed my build following the manual and everything seems to > work fine until I started to try and set it up for SSB. I can get full > output using the two tone test but nothing through the microphone. I > also tried a another microphone plugged in to the rear mic socket. Still nothing. > Any suggestions? > > Andrew > G8BYB > --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] CW weight question
Hi Mike, Here is what I know about the K3 WGHT: CW Weight The term "CW weight" can refer to the ratio of the dit-to-intersymbol-space time or the dah-to-dit ratio. Altering these ratios changes the sound of the keying. A "normal" weight is 1:1, where the time for the dit is the same as the intersymbol time and which gives a “normal” dah-to-dit ratio of 3:1. See Figure 4 1(a). When the dah-dit ratio is less than 3:1, the dits are emphasized and the keying is said to have a heavier weight, as in Figure 4 1(b). The CW WGHT control for the K3S adjusts these ratios. For example, if CW WGHT is 1.2, the dit time is increased by 20% and the intersymbol-space time is reduced by 20%. The dah time is increased by the same amount of time (i.e. 20% of the dit-time, in effect, increasing the dah-time by only 20/3 = 6.67%). See Table 4 2 and Figure 4 2. Figure 4 2 shows measurements of the CW WGHT for the K3S. To send CW with a “normal” weight, choose CW WGHT to be 1.05. (Figure and table references are for the K3S book.) Cheers, Fred KE7X For all KE7X Elecraft book, see www.ke7x.com From: Elecraft on behalf of Mike Herr Sent: Sunday, May 1, 2016 1:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] CW weight question CW weight refers to the balance between the single element length (dit) and the space. But, what is the elecraft definition of a "weight" of 1.00 verses 1.25? As weight is changed does the dit or the space change? Does the ratio between dit and dah remain a constant 3:1? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 fc...@montana.edu __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] A helpful review...
Jim, It's good Icom has at least one of those. Elecraft has so many of us :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 5/1/16 9:41 AM, Jim Brown wrote: It has been observed that the author has a reputation as sort of a spokesman/apologist for ICOM. 73, Jim K9YC On Sun,5/1/2016 9:16 AM, Tom Fitzgerald via Elecraft wrote: This link may be of interest to many who have recently been debating a new SDR...it was recently made available to another group I belong to. I'm keeping my K3 but looking forward to purchasing one of these puppies too. I'm sold and the price point is perfect. http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic7300/7300notes.pdf __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
Some times the tab has been pressed down and does not spring up enough to lock properly. I prefer non hooded ends and lift up on the tab before inserting to bake sure it will click and lock properly. David K0LUM > On May 1, 2016, at 2:19 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: > > Hi Byron, > > If an RJ45 cable does not make a "snap" sound upon insertion to the socket, > it is not seated properly. Also, what happens very commonly, is that the > little tab on the plug that locks the plug into the socket has been broken > off. Again, VERY common for the tab to be broken off. An RJ45 cord with a > missing tab on either end needs to thrown out. > > 73, Guy. > > On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 3:08 PM, Byron Peebles wrote: > >> I continue to be plagued with the radio disconnect azssociated with the >> RJ-45 interface on the K3S. >> >> Has anyone ever heard of an RJ-45 Pin Alignment tool? I suspect there is >> some physical issue that is not resolved by removing the boot and >> everything else that I've tried. Forget about it staying connected if you >> move anything on the desk. It just seems like some fundamental issue, >> possible with the socket, as manufactured. >> >> My search for any kind of pin alignment or calibration tool has been >> unsuccessful. >> >> Anyone really resolved this? By resolved, I mean you can move things >> without disconnecting. >> >> 73, Byron >> K3S #100-72 >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto: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 k2av@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 radio...@mchsi.com David K0LUM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Will the USB SERIAL CABLE V 1.1 supplied by Elecraft work with Windows 10?
If it doesn't work, disconnect the adapter from the PC. Reboot the PC. Reattach the adapter. If it still doesn't work, disconnect the adapter again and go to the device manager: On the PC desktop, click on the window symbol lower left corner, then click settings. In the "find a setting" entry field, upper right in settings window, type "device manager" without the quotes. (Clicking on the "Devices" choice takes you to a different place.) In search results window, click "Device Manager". In Device manager, click on "Ports", double click on your USB to serial listing among all the ports. Click on the "driver" tab. The current prolific driver, supplied by Windows over the internet and blessed by Windows 10, is 3.6.81.357, dated 9/4/2015. This driver works well, and is always running my AIM4170 analyzer when it is in the shack. If you have a "strange" or older version, then click on the update driver button, and click on the "search automatically" choice. If it tells you are current, then in device manager click on the uninstall button to remove it. when that is done, plug in the adapter cord, and when it asks where to get the driver, chose the internet. It will do a new install of the current "blessed" driver. There are other gotchas, like if the actual cord that you have has a fake or damaged chip in it, or the USB connection is suffering from busted connection, or too many connections on a hub, or a bad hub, etc, etc. When I converted from my Win 7 Pro to Win 10, nothing broke, and a lot of stuff ran better, faster. Flipped my wife's PC from Win 7 Pro to Win 10 and a small stack of mysterious troubles that I was never able to isolate just went away. Fixed a couple of LAN definition things and all was quite fine. All in all, it was by far the best Microsoft OS conversion I've ever had. Hope that helps. 73, Guy K2AV On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 3:13 PM, Jack Colson wrote: > This is a 2007 CD. It works with Win 7. > 73, > Jack, W3TMZ > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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 k2av@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] For Sale: K3/100F, P3, and KAT500
*The K3/100F is a factory unit serial 1284 in excellent physical and electrical condition. Non-smoking.* *It's been back to the factory a few times for all of the upgrades including the gold pins and the 12v upgrade which supports the P3.* *Included features/options:* **KAT3-F* **KRX3 2nd receiver.* **Both receivers include the following:2.8, 1.8 and 400 8 pole filters.* **KXV3B RX Ant, 2nd Preamp, IF output, XVTR Interface.* **KSYN3A (revision b boards) upgrade on both receivers* *All of the above: $2500 shipped with the manual.* **P3 with * *2K * *transmit monitor — excellent condition: $1000 shipped* **KAT-500 works perfectly but cabinet scratches/mars on top — not in same excellent condition as above: $1100* *COMPLETE PACKAGE: $3900 with all cables and manuals* *Send me a note via my QRZ email * *(I assume it is the one that will appear with this posting, too) * *and we can talk on the phone if you are interested. PayPal an option. Thanks.* *Quin, K8QS* *Grand Rapids, MI* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] CW weight question
CW weight refers to the balance between the single element length (dit) and the space. But, what is the elecraft definition of a "weight" of 1.00 verses 1.25? As weight is changed does the dit or the space change? Does the ratio between dit and dah remain a constant 3:1? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
Hi Byron, If an RJ45 cable does not make a "snap" sound upon insertion to the socket, it is not seated properly. Also, what happens very commonly, is that the little tab on the plug that locks the plug into the socket has been broken off. Again, VERY common for the tab to be broken off. An RJ45 cord with a missing tab on either end needs to thrown out. 73, Guy. On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 3:08 PM, Byron Peebles wrote: > I continue to be plagued with the radio disconnect azssociated with the > RJ-45 interface on the K3S. > > Has anyone ever heard of an RJ-45 Pin Alignment tool? I suspect there is > some physical issue that is not resolved by removing the boot and > everything else that I've tried. Forget about it staying connected if you > move anything on the desk. It just seems like some fundamental issue, > possible with the socket, as manufactured. > > My search for any kind of pin alignment or calibration tool has been > unsuccessful. > > Anyone really resolved this? By resolved, I mean you can move things > without disconnecting. > > 73, Byron > K3S #100-72 > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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 k2av@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] A helpful review...
"Sort of". You're being to kind today Jim. ;) ;) 73 Gene, N9TF -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2016 11:42 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A helpful review... It has been observed that the author has a reputation as sort of a spokesman/apologist for ICOM. 73, Jim K9YC On Sun,5/1/2016 9:16 AM, Tom Fitzgerald via Elecraft wrote: > This link may be of interest to many who have recently been debating a new SDR...it was recently made available to another group I belong to. I'm keeping my K3 but looking forward to purchasing one of these puppies too. I'm sold and the price point is perfect. > > http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic7300/7300notes.pdf __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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...@comcast.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] K3 1 milliwatt calibration failed
After installing new syns and making other mods calibration was going well until the 1 mw test. Then: IsSamplingComplete: Unexpected response 'DB 0.72 MW;' to 'DB;'. State 220 Any help appreciated. 73, Neil NJ6L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
Byron, There is a latch on the RJ-45 plug - if the plug is inserted sufficiently, you will hear a slight click when it is fully inserted. Once latched, it will not fall out. You may have to move the boot back a bit and push on the plug assembly itself to get it to latch. Once latched, move the boot back into place. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/1/2016 3:08 PM, Byron Peebles wrote: I continue to be plagued with the radio disconnect azssociated with the RJ-45 interface on the K3S. Has anyone ever heard of an RJ-45 Pin Alignment tool? I suspect there is some physical issue that is not resolved by removing the boot and everything else that I've tried. Forget about it staying connected if you move anything on the desk. It just seems like some fundamental issue, possible with the socket, as manufactured. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Will the USB SERIAL CABLE V 1.1 supplied by Elecraft work with Windows 10?
This is a 2007 CD. It works with Win 7. 73, Jack, W3TMZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K3S RJ-45 Pin Alignment
I continue to be plagued with the radio disconnect azssociated with the RJ-45 interface on the K3S. Has anyone ever heard of an RJ-45 Pin Alignment tool? I suspect there is some physical issue that is not resolved by removing the boot and everything else that I've tried. Forget about it staying connected if you move anything on the desk. It just seems like some fundamental issue, possible with the socket, as manufactured. My search for any kind of pin alignment or calibration tool has been unsuccessful. Anyone really resolved this? By resolved, I mean you can move things without disconnecting. 73, Byron K3S #100-72 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Good Morning, Propagation has been dismal to poor lately; with broken skeds the norm. The solar flux index has been rising slowly. However, contacts can be made even during sunspot minimums, we simply need to adapt our techniques to the changes. Please join us on: 14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday (3 PM PDT Sunday) 7045 kHz at 0100z Monday (6 PM PDT Sunday) 73, Kevin. KD5ONS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] A helpful review...
Correct but the little box scores well in Rob Sherwood’s tests (considering its price) and the eHam opinions (reviews) are great. It’s no K3 but looks like a lot of fun to play with. Glad to see one of the big 3 come out with something new at a great price. 73, Brian K3USC > On May 1, 2016, at 12:41 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > It has been observed that the author has a reputation as sort of a > spokesman/apologist for ICOM. > > 73, Jim K9YC > > On Sun,5/1/2016 9:16 AM, Tom Fitzgerald via Elecraft wrote: >> This link may be of interest to many who have recently been debating a new >> SDR...it was recently made available to another group I belong to. I'm >> keeping my K3 but looking forward to purchasing one of these puppies too. >> I'm sold and the price point is perfect. >> >> http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic7300/7300notes.pdf > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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 k3...@arrl.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] N1MM, KX3, and KXPA100
I use N1MM Logger+ with my KX3 and KXPA100. Never had the issue you describe with my equipment. My first suggestion would be to make sure you're using the latest firmware, especially on the KXPA100. The firmware on my club's KX3 and KXPA100 were horrendously out of date, resulting in all kinds of trouble with the tuner and PA until I updated the firmware, including a similar issue to what you described independent of N1MM Logger+. 73, Ryan AI6DO From: Michael Dinkelman via Elecraft To: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2016 9:27 PM Subject: [Elecraft] N1MM, KX3, and KXPA100 I've borrowed a KX3 and KXPA100 for the 7QP, going mobile. I plan to use N1MM for logging, keying, and frequency control. I can get N1MM to talk to the KX3. I can get N1MM to talk to the KX3 through the KXPA100 daisy chained serial connection. However, whenever I talk through to the KX3 through the KXPA100, the PA gets turned off. If I turn it back on, it gets turned back off. I can't find any clues in the manuals and I can't find any clues on a search of the net. Someone must be using N1MM to talk to the KX3/KXPA100 combo. Can someone give me any ideas of what I am doing wrong? cheers dink, n7wa __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Mobile KX3 with KXPA100 - macro question
The command you want is PCnnn; where nnn is a number from 000 to 110 representing requested power in Watts. You could use the resetting macro trick to create a toggle. https://polyphase.ca/posts/2015/01/05/k3-kx3-macros/ provides an example. 73, Ryan AI6DO From: Michael Dinkelman via Elecraft To: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Sunday, May 1, 2016 9:12 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Mobile KX3 with KXPA100 - macro question I'll admit, I'm just lazy with this question (and time is running short).I could probably crack the manuals on this one to find the answer. When I tune my mobile antennas, I would rather have the KXPA100power turned low, then adjust back up to 100watts when I'm happy with thetuning. Doing that with the KX3 power knob is a pain and time consuming. Is there a macro (or two macros) that could toggle the KX3/KXPA100 power between two levels with just a button push or two? cheersdink, n7wa __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 ai...@yahoo.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] A helpful review...
It has been observed that the author has a reputation as sort of a spokesman/apologist for ICOM. 73, Jim K9YC On Sun,5/1/2016 9:16 AM, Tom Fitzgerald via Elecraft wrote: This link may be of interest to many who have recently been debating a new SDR...it was recently made available to another group I belong to. I'm keeping my K3 but looking forward to purchasing one of these puppies too. I'm sold and the price point is perfect. http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic7300/7300notes.pdf __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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-On message
You need to use the KX3 Utility. The button to change the Power On Banner is under the Configuration tab. 73, Ryan AI6DO From: Ron Reis To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, May 1, 2016 8:53 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Power-On message Can't seem to find out how to change the power-on message in the manual. Hints? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 ai...@yahoo.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 panadapter choices
I can't vouch for its performance yet because it's still in transit, but I've ordered one of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/111973884221 I have a couple of SDR-IQs, one of which I use as a panadapter on my K3S, the other will get the preamp for use as a general purpose monitor receiver/spectrum analyzer. Wes N7WS On 5/1/2016 6:23 AM, Jim Allen wrote: I've been in a very helpful discussion with Don Wilhelm about using my Funcube Dongle Pro Plus in a second receiver/panadapter role with the K2. Don suggests the Clifton Labs Z1B buffer amplifier, but those aren't available anymore. Does anyone have one of those devices sitting around unused, or know where to find one, or are there any suggestions for alternatives? TIA 73 de W6OGC Jim Allen __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] A helpful review...
This link may be of interest to many who have recently been debating a new SDR...it was recently made available to another group I belong to. I'm keeping my K3 but looking forward to purchasing one of these puppies too. I'm sold and the price point is perfect. http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/ic7300/7300notes.pdf "We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us something very special." -Stephen Hawking. "Do not lose time on daily trivialities. Do not dwell on petty detail. For all of these things melt away and drift apart within the obscure traffic of time. Live well and live broadly. You are alive and living now. Now is the envy of all of the dead." -Emily clone circa 2242 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Mobile KX3 with KXPA100 - macro question
I'll admit, I'm just lazy with this question (and time is running short).I could probably crack the manuals on this one to find the answer. When I tune my mobile antennas, I would rather have the KXPA100power turned low, then adjust back up to 100watts when I'm happy with thetuning. Doing that with the KX3 power knob is a pain and time consuming. Is there a macro (or two macros) that could toggle the KX3/KXPA100 power between two levels with just a button push or two? cheersdink, n7wa __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] RTTY
Hello all: I have a K3/P3 and want to do RTTY, JT, PSK. I know that there is a section, Page 31, in the manual that address this area. I do not wish to use the sound card in my PC as I listen to back ground music while on the air. No the QSO can not hear it as I have checked that out. For those that are into digi would you suggest the built in function on the K3 or an external and why . What external if any and why. Gerald Muller K9GEM gmuller...@aol.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] Power-On message
It is part of the Utility. 73, Lyle KK7P > Can't seem to find out how to change the power-on message in the manual. > Hints? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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-On message
On 5/1/2016 11:53 AM, Ron Reis wrote: Can't seem to find out how to change the power-on message in the manual. Hints? Use the utility. -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft K3s/100 Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf.mdodd.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] Power-On message
Can't seem to find out how to change the power-on message in the manual. Hints? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 Utility Macro Download
Hi Paul, you are wellcome as always. On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 5:11 PM, Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote: > For now there is > no way to import and export macros, but that feature is on my list. > So I don't have to write another email for a feature request. Very well anticipated. 73 de Hajo DL1SDZ --- Cela est bien dit, mais il faut cultiver notre jardin. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] N1MM, KX3, and KXPA100
I use N1MM+ through the KXPA100 weekly and have no issues. Check the baud rate. Should be 38,400. Make sure KX3 is selected as radio. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/N1MM-KX3-and-KXPA100-tp7616961p7616969.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] Px3 Utility Macro Download
Hajo, PX3 macros can be backed up and restored along with the configuration by simply saving/restoring the configuration with the PX3 Utility. They can only be edited inside the PX3 using an attached keyboard. For now there is no way to import and export macros, but that feature is on my list. Very 73, Paul -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Px3-Utility-Macro-Download-tp7616925p7616968.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] K2 panadapter choices
I probably have a Z1B kit in reserve. Could look for it next week and then contact you personally. Ok? Heinz HB9BCB > Am 01.05.2016 um 15:23 schrieb Jim Allen : > > I've been in a very helpful discussion with Don Wilhelm about using my > Funcube Dongle Pro Plus in a second receiver/panadapter role with the K2. > Don suggests the Clifton Labs Z1B buffer amplifier, but those aren't > available anymore. > > Does anyone have one of those devices sitting around unused, or know where to > find one, or are there any suggestions for alternatives? > > 73 de W6OGC Jim Allen > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Prolific driver for Windows 10?
From the K3/K3S software download page, K3 Utilities and drivers section. "Elecraft offers the KUSB serial-to-USB cable for USB only computers etc.Our cable was originally provided using a */Prolific/* chip set but since approximately July of 2010 we have been shipping KUSB cables which use the */FTDI/* chip set. Before plugging in either of these cables to any of your computer's USB ports, you will need to have installed the correct drivers for your computer's operating system. Drivers are available for most Windows, Mac, and Linux OS's. Note that latest Windows 7 operating system already has the proper drivers included for the FTDI chip set and will automatically install them if you just plug the FTDI cable into a USB port. / //*Although both of these cables shipped with a mini CD, the drivers on this mini CD are not up to date. Please follow the links below for the latest versions of the drivers. Be sure to select the correct Operating System version."*/ On 4/30/2016 8:13 PM, Jack Colson wrote: Will the driver that is supplied by Elecraft on the mini CD work on Windows 10? It does on Win 7. Thank you, 73, Jack, W3TMZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 kevin.sto...@mediacombb.net -- R. Kevin Stover AC0H ARRL FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Procedure: Setting the DSP filters for SSB
Hi Don, The people talking about High cut and low cut are correct. But in a contest it may be easier just to select Filter width 1500 and Filter shift 750. Vy 73 de OZ1CCM, Kjeld -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ac...@frontier.com Sent: 27. april 2016 23:39 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Procedure: Setting the DSP filters for SSB One thing on my K3 that's made me wonder if I'm doing it right is how to adjust the various filters and settings to accomplish two things. 1. During contests, how to best adjust to hear the station and not the guy 2.5KHz away 2. When trying to hear the weak DX, not be blasted by that guy from Florida or Texas running a kilowatt. I work SSB only at this point and haven't found any videos that show how to best adjust things. Don Kiser - AC2EV RARA Board member VE Team Leader 585-613-1035 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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...@kh-translation.dk __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] K2 panadapter choices
I've been in a very helpful discussion with Don Wilhelm about using my Funcube Dongle Pro Plus in a second receiver/panadapter role with the K2. Don suggests the Clifton Labs Z1B buffer amplifier, but those aren't available anymore. Does anyone have one of those devices sitting around unused, or know where to find one, or are there any suggestions for alternatives? TIA 73 de W6OGC Jim Allen Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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: Main RX gone deaf
Vic, TX works perfect, it's just a RX issue. The pin diodes are all o.k., my guess: a relay has gone crazy in the switching circuitry. Or it's a low pass filter issue. Will investigate in these parts now. 73 Udo, DK5YA Am 01.05.2016 um 06:40 schrieb Vic Rosenthal: I would suspect one of the relays in the path from the antenna, through the RX ant switching circuitry. Then there are the diodes in the t/r switch. If you have verified that the RX is working, it must have something to do with the path from the antenna. Does it transmit OK? The lowpass filters are in the main RX path, I think. Vic 4X6GP On 1 May 2016, at 12:57 AM, Udo Langenohl - DK5YA wrote: Gents, I had another test session today with my K3 and here's what I've done and what happened: 1. I've checked all the test points recommended by Elecraft. No issue found, all stages are working, there's noise increasing on each test point at the Main RX. 2. Fired up my signal generator again and started on the Main RX with a signal on the following frequencies and with these results: Filter settings: 2.7KHz Preamp off Att: no Signal strength: -63 dBm Mode: USB 28.130 = S6 21.130 = S6 18.130 = S4 14.130 = S2 (!!) 10.130 = S4 7.130 = S8 (!!) 3.513 = S6 Same settings at the Sub RX (via AUX IN): 28.130 = S9+5 21.130 = S9+10 18.130 = S9+10 14.130 = S9+10 10.130 = S9+5 7.130 = S9+10 3.513 = S9+10 You will see that there are dramatic differences at the Main RX from band to band and from S2 (14 MHz) up to S8 (7 MHz). And of course when comparing Main RX with Sub RX. Also tried different filter settings (AM, CW), no change. I have no idea what is happening here and what to do next. 73 Udo, DK5YA Am 25.04.2016 um 22:02 schrieb Udo Langenohl - DK5YA: Gentleman, thanks for all so many replies. Will try to check all ideas tomorrow, XYL permitting ... ;-). 73 Udo, DK5YA P.S.: The issue occurs at the RX IN and TVTR IN ports of the KXV3A too. Am 25.04.2016 um 17:57 schrieb Jerry: Reseat the internal coax jumpers in the surf signal path. Sent from my iPad On Apr 25, 2016, at 11:52 AM, Graham g3tct wrote: Hi Udo Before you start tearing the rig apart, two ideas:- -is there a big difference for weak signals of say S4? -if not, it may just be the S meter calibration that needs attention. -if so, preamp on for either? Att on for main? HTH Graham On 19:59, Udo Langenohl - DK5YA wrote: Gentleman, I'm struggling with a Main RX vs. Sub RX issue. My Main RX is rather deaf compared to the Sub RX. I see at least 23.5dB attenuation between Main RX and Sub RX when comparing highly stable signals from my signal generator (HP8664A). This is only for ANT1/2 vs. AUX-IN! Example: -33dBm on 28.500 into AUX-IN (SUB RX): exactly 59 +40dB into ANT 1 (Main RX): 59 +15dB into ANT 2 (Main RX): 59 +15dB I've checked all the usual suspects (pin diodes): D1 and D5 on the KXV3A: o.k. Each and every pin diode on the SUB IN board: o.k. D5 on the Main RX board: o.k. This is a K3 #59xx with almost everything inside money can buy. My second K3 (serial #39xx) does not show this strange behavior. Main RX and SUB RX show exactly the same values on ANT1/2 and AUX IN. -33dBm is 59+40 on MAIN and SUB RX, no matter if Ant1, 2 or AUX IN. Any idea? I'm searching for weeks now and I'm close to give up. Udo, DK5YA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 je...@carolinaheli.com -- ** Webs by DK5YA: * http://www.mmmonvhf.de/ [editor]* http://www.vhfdx.de/ [owner] * http://www.palekastro.de/[owner] * http://www.solweb.de/[owner] * http://www.spessartwetter.de/[owner] * ** __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 k2vco@gmail.com -- ** Webs by DK5YA: * http://www.mmmonvhf.de/ [editor]* http://www.vhfdx.de/ [owner] * http://www.palekastro.de/[owner] * http://www.solweb.de/[owner] * http://www.spessartwetter.de/[owner] * ** __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by
