Re: [Elecraft] K3 Transverter Control Cable
Bud Governale, W3LL wrote: I'd like to make up a K3 Transverter control cable. Which pins of the Elecraft Transverter J6 DB-9 connector are connected to which pins of the K3 AUX I/O? XV DB9 K3 DB15 PinPin 1 ground5 6 auxbus2 8 XVTR ON 7 9 PTT 10 I hope that makes sense :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Transverter Control Cable
Don Wilhelm wrote: Ian, Based on information I received from Wayne, I do believe that K3 ACC pin 7 is now dedicated to TX INH. There were complication in sharing it. If the change is not in the firmware version you are using, it will be with a forthcoming update. In other words, it cannot be used for XVTR ON. The +12 volt output from the back of the K3 should do nicely even though it means Ying out one of the cable wires. Hi Don, Thanks for the update. I am running 2.02 and the rest of the latest firmware. I have been merrily using my transverter but not for a few weeks as I moved the shack around and need to make up another power cable. If this is the case, can we have a heads up from Elecraft please? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: no output on line out?
Franki ON5ZO wrote: I am trying to get set up for RTTY with an MK2R+ and N1MMLogger / MMTTY. It seems the line out is dead: I don't get a waterfall on the screen. When I plug the cable from the other radio in the K3's slot on the MK2R+, I get a signal. I tested the cable between rig and interface which seems OK. So my conclusion is: nothing comes out of the LINE OUT. I looked through the manual but only found the LIN OUT level parameter which I cranked up to the max but that doesn't fix it. Any ideas? Am I forgetting something? Are you assuming as I did that as you have the mic gain set, it should be putting something out? Once you go into data mode, the mic gain becomes a line gain and is totally separate. I still do not believe this is made clear enough in the manual. Of course, it could just be me :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] UI rant dramatized
Charles Harpole wrote: Fords are better. No, Chevy! No, Ford... punch! N, Chevy... punch, punch, bash! Ford! punch, bash, blast! ... news reporter: An unexplained small atomic explosion was seen at a local drag race track. Witnesses reported hearing two grown men arguing about the superiority of two popular, nearly identical, automobile brands, followed by a fist fight, shots fired, and the explosion. The mushroom cloud slowly drifted away, leaving only the two men's shoes, empty and still smoking on the tarmack. In other related news, an eldery man with a radio was seen using it as a club, bashing another grey-haired man. The second man was forced to drop the other radio device he was carrying as he ... Ah, human beings.. 73 Sorry but I have no idea what that was about? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories
K9ZTV wrote: Guys . . . This is much ado about nothing. Just LEARN how the K3 does memory storage and retrieval and it will become second-nature to you. During the first week or two following assembly I overwrote some memories a time or two myself . . . until I trained myself not to. In the nine months since, I have not overwritten anything. As has been said for a full year now, the K3 is a complicated piece of gear. At least initially. A complicated radio requires understanding and effort on the owner's part. If you wish not to exert the required effort (no shame in that), there are several good entry-level rigs out there by competent manufacturers, both foreign and domestic. But there is no reason to demand reinvention of the front panel and associated circuitry merely because you find certain features awkward at first. With respect Kent, (and I know your email was not aimed at me) I did not ask for any such reinvention of the front panel. I simply stated that it is easy (and frustrating) to overwrite memories. I am also not afraid of exerting myself to learn the radio. My point is that it should not be possible to 'accidentally' overwrite a memory. I do not need multiple stacking thingummies or anything like that, I simply want to be able to put memories in there and not be able to overwrite them by not concentrating enough. During a contest or some other frantic time, my brain does not always cover every eventuality. Come to think of it, it is not that much good at other times :) As an Elecraft lover for over 6 years I have no wish to use another radio. I simply wish to be able to use my K3 as easily as possible and as it is basically firmware driven, I see no problem in wishing the radio to cover my humanity. If nobody asked for functionality or reported issues, the K3 would not be where it is today. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories
Leigh L. Klotz, Jr. wrote: For about the 3rd or 4th time I've tapped V-M, selected a memory (on of the 60m spot frequencies, the only global memories I have), rotated the VFO dial, and then tapped V-M again and overwrote the memory with the current VFO setting. Once the 2nd RX gets out it would be nice to get some attention paid to the memories; channel mode, especially for 60m but probably also for general use (think mobile ops; another K3 owner has suggested the VFO B knob for this.), making it harder to overwrite, etc. I *totally* agree Leigh! My brain gets mixed up between the two and this started to frustrate me so much that I have stopped using the memories. I had set up to use band switching this way and for channel hopping on 60m but I kept overwriting them. Please can we have a more robust way of protecting the memories? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 FM Operation ???
Charles Harpole wrote: So many msg abt K3 and FM. I sit puzzled why in the world would one bother to wait and buy a K3 JUST TO RUN FM??? The K3 is a CW radio. pure and simple, and the other modes The K3 is a multi-mode radio Charles. 10FM is a particular favourite for me and I always missed this in the K2. The 'other modes' are not simply just thrown in, they have been planned and executed beautifully. If you only want cw, try a K1 or a KX1. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] ESD mat
Jerry Flanders wrote: I simply clip a little alligator clip lead to my metal watch wristband. The lead is connected to my shack ground through a 1 meg resistor. A few feet of wire allows me mobility. I have been doing this for several years and it apparently works well for zero cost. A potential problem (no pun intended) is that the equipment you are working on may have a potential difference to you. The idea of ESD is to ensure that you, the equipment you are working on and your tools all end up at the same potential, hence the mat. Your free ESD wrist strap will give you some protection but is not the ideal solution. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] GM5 driving the K3 poorly
Dan Schieler wrote: I just received my K3 s/n 901 with MCU FW 1.96 and 1.73 for the dsp. I am using a Heil Goldline GM5 mic in the narrow setting. I use the mic in both settings with the EQ virtually flat. Make sure to set Config: TXG VCE to 3.0 and you should be fine. I use FP .H and settings of mic gain at 25 and comp 20 for the wide element with fantastic reports. Ian Power output is just fine on CW in all bands. However on SSB, I can’t seem to get much power out unless I whistle very loud into the mic on the narrow setting...on the wide setting it is even worse. I am reading the bar graph on the radio, not an analog guage on my tuner…I went thru the setup for ALC, mic gain, compression and got the bars in the right place but it still doesn’t give me more than 10w in a normal or even loud voice with the power set at 100Watts.. Maxing out the mic and compression helps a bit, but I can imagine it may not be too pleasant to listen to on the other end…dabbling with the TXG VCE and pushing it to 2db helps a bit...before someone says that you can't measure SSB output on the bar graph or analog meter, my reference is my K2 with the HM36 Icom mic that at similar power settings shows much higher power output than the K3...even trying to drive my AL811H amplifier with the K3 set to 70W and loud talking only gets me to about 120W output where the K2 at 70W SSB peaks over 600 Watts using the tuner wattmetersomething isn't going right with this K3 and GM5 combo...any ideas? thx K5GUS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Very Dissatisfied With Elecraft Support
Jon Perelstein wrote: I ordered a K1 based that “They all … have built-in test equipment to simplify alignment and testing” (from the Elecraft web site). Now -- according to Elecraft support -- I have to source obsolete parts from China, buy drill equipment and copper bathroom pipe, and rip apart my television (or my computer) to cannibalize printed circuit boards. Hi Jon, I can understand your frustration, however, if you have not got the skills as yet to build a simple diode probe ( you can solder the parts together, you don't actually need a board), you are probably nowhere near the stage of building a K1. Actually drills for circuit board are cents to buy and always useful. Do you not have a Dremel tool or similar? Having said all that, you have one band working so something went right! Is there not a club near you or an 'elmer' who has test gear who could help? You will get terrific support from Elecraft but they would expect you to have a basic skillset. If you cannot fix it yourself, I am sure the support team would sort it for you. There are also plenty of people on this reflector that would be willing to help should you ask for it. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - KIO2 stop bit oddity
Joe Planisky wrote: Well, that's just it: you can't change it on the K2, and the KIO2 manual says it should be 2 stop bits. You will normally find that 4800 baud tends to be set to 2 stop bits but everything else appears to be 1. I don't know why this is but it seems to be the norm. Ian 73 Joe KB8AP On May 14, 2008, at 1:43 AM, Larry Clay wrote: One stop bit is the normal default for most programs for serial communications. Hyperterminal in Windows XP defaults to this. Also the KIO2 manual says that one stop bit works also. The main thing is that both the K2 and control program are set the same. Larry KB5DXY ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] no issues with output power on ssb!
Fern Rivard wrote: I fail to understand what the big complaint is with low ssb power with your K3. My K3 is serial 4XX and have had it for approximately 2 months. My output power is identical on ssb as it is on cw. I have refused to download any of the new firmware as my radio has been working great as it. I am anxiously waiting a version of firmware that doesn't have any bugs left in it and I will then upgrade. My word Fern, you are going to be waiting for some time :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Hanging on to your K3
Stewart Rolfe wrote: As the world gets ever more populated by the K3 there must come a time when we see a message here reporting K3 s/n *** has been stolen - fingers crossed it won't be K3 145. Remember that the rig's serial number is embedded in the Firmware Stewart. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Bass in audio is good
Darwin, Keith wrote: I think it makes a lot of sense (a LOT) to say narrow bandwidth signals at the low end of the band, wide signals at the top, mids in the middle. If someone wants to run ESSB at 5 KHz, that's fine, we'll allocate some space at the high end of the band so they can play have fun. Good idea, give them 5kHz :-) Sorry, I could not resist! 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] SSB output with new firmware
Hi all, I installed the latest firmware this morning but have only just got around to testing. To be sure, I reset the radio and started the at the beginning, calibration and all. Having done all of that I set the CONFIG:TXG VCE menu item to 3.0 dB. The rig now almost gets to the set power on voice peaks. I would like a little more but it is close enough and *way* better than the 50% I was getting previously. A really big thankyou to Wayne, Lyle and everybody else for such a fast turnaround on a Sunday!! Many thanks Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 FIRMWARE UPDATE: MCU 1.87, DSP 1.69 (Finally!)
much higher SWRs are tolerated at lower power settings). Recovers to original target power level after mismatch is corrected. * CW QSK further refined, with smoother mute/unmute in the presence of QRN and QRM. * SSB TRANSMIT BANDPASS EXTENDED AT LOW END. Improvement is about 2 dB at 300 Hz, 3 dB at 200 Hz, and 6 dB at 100 Hz. Additional improvement possible via TX EQ. * SSB TX POWER CONTROL improved. Set ALC for about 5 bars (rarely 6+) using MIC gain control, then set CMP and POWER as desired. The RF power bargraph shows approx. peak power when you whistle or shout, but will typically show well below peak power during normal speech. If you’re using an external peak-reading wattmeter or power amplifier, adjust POWER as required while observing the effect of speech peaks. If you find that an SSB power setting higher or lower than for CW is often required, you may wish to compensate for this using the CONFIG:TXG VCE menu entry. Technical Note: Our latest MCU and DSP code uses minimal amounts of ALC, consistent with analysis done by Leif Asbrink, SM5BSZ. (His findings and recommendations can be found on his web site, www.nitehawk.com/sm5bsz.) The general idea is to keep transmit drive just below where ALC can cause splatter on speech peaks, rather than apply ALC heavily to achieve additional compression. CONTROLS: * A-B SWITCH: 1st tap copies frequency only; 2nd tap within 2 seconds copies mode and filter settings. * VFO LOCK is no longer cancelled by VFO tuning controls (RATE, FINE, or COARSE). * TUNING EITHER VFO ACROSS MULTIPLE BANDS now brings the other VFO along with it, so that both VFOs will always be on the same band. This eliminates the problem of bands getting out of sequence due to wide tuning excursions. (Later, we’ll allow the subreceiver to be on a different band from main if CONFIG:VFO IND is enabled.) --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Transverting
Hi all, Having done the upgrade this morning I thought I would test via my XV144 on FM. It would appear that the transverter is shutting down for some reason after a short over. I have to change bands back and forward again to switch the transverter back on. My initial thought is heat but touching the area of the transverter PA, it is pleasantly warm but certainly not hot. I have tried altering the XVn PWR setting to L0.5mW but the same thing happens. It would also appear that I cannot vary the power output using the PWR control on the K3. The menu info in the manual says I can but not how to do it. Any ideas please as the transverter works really well otherwise and I get good audio reports through the repeater. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 build
Hi all, Having built 3 K3's now just a little thought. It would be much easier to put the serial number sticker on *before* you fit the SO239 connectors. A small thing I know but hopefully useful. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: SSB output power
OK, I was waiting to see if the firmware sorted this but it has not. If I hold tune or use a key, I get full output power on my external meter. On SSB I get about 40-50W showing on peaks for a setting of 120W. This is the same whether into my trusty old Sommercamp YP-150Z or via the Bird into a Termaline. It is also exactly the same into a tuned dipole. This is also with the TXG VCE set to +3dB! If I connect the 101Z or another radio into these meters, no problemo. So can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? I use a Goldline in the front connector and currently it is on front panel high with a mic gain of 10 and compression of 15. That kicks up the ALC just fine. The K3 is #455 with the stock 2.7kHz filter with FRQ set to -0.91 as per the label on the filter and no gain. Ideas please?? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: K3 Bias voltage
Hi all, I think we need to understand what is happening here. I am pretty sure I have this correct. The front panel socket is the same as the Kenwood one apart from the 8v being present on a different pin. However, this is a bit of a smokescreen as it actually has very little to do with bias voltage. The bias voltage as I see it drops a voltage onto pin 1 which will be the mic audio line. This has been done for speaker mics and handies for some time. So the bias voltage is nothing to do with where the 8v line is on the front panel socket. Unless your mic requires the 8v line which would only normally happen for desk mics (?) I do not see a problem. The vast majority of desk mics will have a blocking capacitor on the mic audio line. Do I have it correct? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] 60 M transmit problem on K3
Hi John You need the software utility to open up the K3. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] to get it. 73 Ian Ian J Maude, G0VGS Sysop GB7MBC DX Cluster K2 #4044 | K3 #455 Sent from my iPod On 28 Apr 2008, at 11:49, john petters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Folks, Very pleased with my new K3. Worked 5B4 on 17M 2 way AM on 3 watts carrier. I have a problem on 60M. I cannot get the transmitter to work below our 5.398 frequency. The VFO B message says 'end'. Any ideas? Also I can't get more than 8 watts carrier output on 6M. Thanks in anticipation 73 John G3YPZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3- TX off frequency
Use RWM on 9996kHz and you will be spot on. I am. Ian Ian J Maude, G0VGS Sysop GB7MBC DX Cluster K2 #4044 | K3 #455 Sent from my iPod On 17 Apr 2008, at 08:19, David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hmmm - I've done the cal quite a few times too - I still get reports I'm off freq. - the last cal was done by a knowledgeable friend, using a 5MHz ref source (Racal crystal with oven), closely coupled to ANT1 input and we got the beat to about 2 seconds (a peak every 2 secs or so) - I still get reports I'm off freq. - I thought this was me. will watch this thread with interest. Any UK K3 owners who 'know' they are well on like to have a sched? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Never let your sense of morals get in the way of doing what's right. -Isaac Asimov, scientist and writer (1920-1992) On 17 Apr 2008, at 03:52, J. Heide wrote: I have the K3 put together, went well, but I am having a problem. I did the reference oscillator calibration using an Agilent frequency counter with a GPS reference (I use this setup to set my 100Mhz reference on 6GHz digital microwave equipment). I was testing tonight with my friend and he was having trouble hearing me, stating I was off frequency on TX. Our dials matched for me to hear him fine, and he never had issues when I had the K2 running, our dials matched. I checked my TX on my IFR1900 and found I was low in freq by 900 Hz. XIT is off. Filters are FM in FL1, AM in FL2, 2.7 in FL3, and 500Hz in FL4. Data was entered from the crystal filters properly (I think, looks fine). Where should I look to find the trouble? I'm stuck on AM right now since it is more forgiving frequency wise. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Microphones for K3?
Jim Miller wrote: K3 on order. I have the original Heil Gold Line with the HC-5 and the full range elements that I planned to use on my K3. It is wired Kenwood 8 pin (TS-440). Ready to go Hi Jim, I use the Goldline on the K3 with the EQ virtually flat. For ragchew on 80m I use the broadcast element and for DX the HC5 without having to make any changes to the gains etc. IMHO the K3 and the GM5 are a marriage made in heaven :-) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: FM filter
Hi all, Can someone tell me what the bandwidth of the FM filter is? I have fitted it but I cannot see any information regarding bandwidth. Thanks Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: FM filter
Lyle Johnson wrote: Can someone tell me what the bandwidth of the FM filter is? 13 kHz 73, Lyle KK7P Thanks Lyle 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility Version 1.1.4.1 available (round 3)
Dick Dievendorff wrote: A new Crystal Filter Configuration dialog, which is accessed from the Configuration tab page. (This feature is currently available only in the Windows version of the K3 Utility). Got to love that! Makes filter selection much easier, thanks! 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Configuration
Hi all, Can I redo the K3 config on 5W with the PA physically in place or do I need to remove it? I am no at all happy with the output power so I want to go through the config again. Like others, I find that on SSB, the output does not peak at all well. TX ALC is on but my TXGN HP Pr80 is down at 20, much lower than I have seen in other reports. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Configuration
Ian J Maude wrote: Hi all, Can I redo the K3 config on 5W with the PA physically in place or do I need to remove it? I am no at all happy with the output power so I want to go through the config again. Like others, I find that on SSB, the output does not peak at all well. TX ALC is on but my TXGN HP Pr80 is down at 20, much lower than I have seen in other reports. OK, this is what I did. I set KPA3 to 'PAio nor'. I then started at the beginning and did the Synthesizer calibration, then set the reference oscillator to RWM on 9996 kHz. I then ran the 5W calibration and then, after enabling the PA again, the 50W calibration. The output seems much better now but i am going to have to get it on a decent calibrated wattmeter to be certain of actual output power. TXGN HP Pr80 is now at 32, in line with other postings. The question is, how did it change? I had set all of this initially of course in the build. In the manual, once you have finished the calibrations, it says to turn off TECH MD. Could it have something to do with this? I had not turned it off as I like to see things like PA temp etc and I believe you have to have it on to see the extended displays. Sorry if I seem thick, I am just trying to get my head around this. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Configuration
Toby Deinhardt wrote: Hallo Ian, In the manual, once you have finished the calibrations, it says to turn off TECH MD. You don't really have to turn off the TECH MODE. The manual, imho, tells you to (suggests that you) turn off the TECH MODE, so that the chance of changing a sensitive menu item by mistake is reduced. I sometimes have it on and sometimes have it off. Thanks for that Toby. I am trying to work out why my original calibration had changed. It can only be from firmware updates and I guess I was wondering whether having TECH MD set to ON could cause this issue? The SSB power level problems discussed recently on the reflector don't appear to be caused by the calibration at 1mW, 5w and 50W. Elecraft is, afaik, working on a fix, and I assume it will have been dealt with in the next major firmware update. fingers=crossed My calibration was somewhat off. Having run through it again, I am happy enough with the output of the K3. At 50W on tune I can get 400W from my Ranger 811 (about what I would expect). On SSB however, it is only about half that, regardless of mic. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Latest firmware
Hi all, I just downloaded and installed MCU 2.77 and DSP1 1.58. It seems to work fine but the meters seem to be responding differently. The ALC meter seems fine but the compression one now seems a little lazy and the rig seems to want more drive from the mic. Is it just me? Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k3; Firmware and Config Utility?
Brett Howard wrote: You've already upgraded to a software defined radio why be so afraid of clicking a few buttons on the computer to reconfigure it for whatever user or condition that you're going to be in? If one was able to create a simple differential config file you could probably change operators configurations within a few seconds. My whole point surely? Maybe a little longer if you were including voice keyer memories in that list as well (which would be handy for contest type situations such as field day). But anyway the point is at some point in time it becomes a space issue. I really do not understand why you are getting concerned about this Brett. The actual storage is done on the Pc, not the K3. granted there will be a few more lines of code but I cannot see it as a problem. As I see it, that issue is down to Elecraft. They tell us that there is plenty of room so that is fine by me. Next thing people will be asking for biometric scanners so that each user can log into the radio to load their settings. Now there's an idea what about it guys? ;-) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] k3; Firmware and Config Utility?
David Pratt wrote: Well, Joel, I upgraded to 1.1.3.6 at the time and it seemed to work OK. If the new version is suspect, perhaps someone will tell me whether I should now downgrade to 1.1.2.28 ? I see that 1.1.3.6 has been removed from the server. I wonder if 1.1.3.6 allows you to save EQ settings? I would dearly like to have this feature. My wife Linda is also licensed and it would be great if we could save the two different EQ setups. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 AGC
Hi all, I feel the AGC could be better on the K3. I notice as band conditions change and a station comes up (especially at or over s9+20) I have to dash for the volume control. Has anyone else noticed this? I have mine set on slow but I feel it could be better. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC
Dave G4AON wrote: Ian What settings have you got for the slope (AGC SLP)? Higher values than the default of 10 will give a flatter AGC response. Mine is currently set to 10... Not altered it from default Dave. Mine is at 10 currently. What would be the result of changing it to 12 or more? Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Shack PC?
Would anyone believe I have a 1st class degree in Maths ? Simon Brown, HB9DRV Our main weapon is surprise. Surprise and fear Our main weapons are etc :-) Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition! 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: New K3 Firmware: SSB TX improvements, several new features
wayne burdick wrote: Left out the full release notes! See below. Nice stuff Wayne. Can I ask when we will see FM? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Operating Tip: Setting up for PSK and other digital modes
Greg wrote: Setting up your K3 for PSK (and other audio-based digital modes) Many thanks Greg. Like a lot of things, it looks so easy when you know how :) One thing that threw me was that I assumed (yes I know, assume makes an ASS of U and ME!) that the mic gain was the same in ssb and data modes. I never thought to turn it up! For those of you who have not seen this, in data mode, the mic gain (if data is set to line) is completely separate to the ssb mic gain, it now works as a line volume. I am not sure this is clear enough in the manual. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Datamodes
Hi all, I am pretty much a datamodes virgin here but I want to get more into it. Am I right in saying that I can use RTTY and PSK31 by simply selecting DATA A as my mode? I do not need the inbuilt decode function as HRD will handle all of that. What else if anything should I be looking to do when setting up for TX? I have the K3 operating through a second soundcard to minimise the chances of Windows sounds being transmitted etc. The receive seems fine. Any hints would be appreciated. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Datamodes
G4ILO wrote: Ian J Maude wrote: Hi all, I am pretty much a datamodes virgin here but I want to get more into it. Am I right in saying that I can use RTTY and PSK31 by simply selecting DATA A as my mode? I do not need the inbuilt decode function as HRD will handle all of that. What else if anything should I be looking to do when setting up for TX? I have the K3 operating through a second soundcard to minimise the chances of Windows sounds being transmitted etc. The receive seems fine. You will need to set MIC SEL for that mode to the appropriate source, presumably LINE IN, and then set the mic gain for the correct drive level. Done that, the receive is fine :-) What is the right level then? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [SPAM] RE: [Elecraft] K3: secret hardware changes?
Thom LaCosta wrote: And so, with no word from them, folks can guesssome of the guesses will be wrong. Like the open barn door, the cats are out of the bag. Elvis is alive, Kennedy was assassinated by the CIA, the moon landings never happened and Princess Diana was killed by MI6 on instructions from the Royal Family. Good grief, Elecraft are running a business, not a charity. They do not have to explain a thing until they wish to. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3-Latest K3 Review on EHAM
Bob DeHaney wrote: The reviewer (Solardx, no call sign) gives a very bad transmitter (SSB) review. He claims lots of splatter and ineffective speech processing as well as high IMD products. I have yet to hear a K3 but no one else has noticed such problems? I am always suspicious of anonymous reviews. I have no such problems with my K3, it works as expected. I am still not convinced by the tx 'punch' discussion either. I will fully agree that the tx audio never sounds processed. Personally I do not want this. I am simply not convinced that the audio should sound this way. To me, the audio should be clean and as free of distortion products as possible. Just listen to VP6DX and you will hear what I mean. Their audio has been superb even at low signal levels, always readable and simply 'out there'. What more does one need? Would the owner of that pseudonym on eHam care to share his views on this list? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 The eagle has landed
#455 just arrived in Morecambe, Lancashire! Thanks guys. Guess what I am doing today :-) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Equalization Memories - Missing?
WB6MND wrote: But unless I've missed something, there are no memories for the K3 TX and RX Equalization settings. Is that correct? I was kind of hoping that the EQ settings were saved when you save a config? Having a licensed XYL it would be handy to save 2 configs, one for me and one for her. Of course the settings would be different for each of us. 73 Ian It would be extremely helplful to have such memories. For example: I would like one Rcv Eq setting for weak CW signals, where I kick up 400 hz +10 db or so and drop the other eq bands. This would help me pull the weak CW sigs out of the noise better. Obviously this setting would not be used for SSB or strong CW sigs, where I'd want a flatter eq curve. I'd like one Tx Eq setting for local ragchew work, maximizing bandwidth and freq response for best audio quality. Obviously, this setting would not be good for DX. For DX, I'd want more punch where the midrange is kicked up and the freq extremes are diminished. Having several eq memories would allow this flexibility. As it is, each set of eq curves for different purposes must be manually entered. That's awkward and time consuming. If I've missed something and this feature already exists - great. If it doesn't, it would be nice to have it. Les WB6MND Bay Area, California -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] My Lisagram arrived!
Waiting for me in my inbox this morning, ordered 11/6 with deposit. Woohoo! 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] My Lisagram arrived!
T. David Yarnes wrote: Hey Ian, You might start a riot! Now I happen to know that you Brits put your day first then your month, so your 11/6 order date is actually Juen 11th, right? Problem is over here that would be interpreted as November 6th, and a whole bunch of folks would start getting excited about you jumping over them. Hi. I know--we doing everything backwards here in the colonies! Dave W7AQK Oops! Yes June 11! Two countries separated by one language :-) Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Microphone compatibility
I cannot keep quiet any longer! :) What is all the noise about microphone compatibility? We are radio amateurs, it should be simple enough to wire a microphone for a rig. Just look at the pin outs on the mic and the rig and wire accordingly. The circuitry is not exactly complex! If we buy *any* radio we pretty much know that the mic wiring is going to be different. 4-way, 8-way, RJ45 connectors, the list goes on. What ever the manufacturer decides is the right way for them, this has always been the case. It really is quite simple. Is your microphone a dynamic type? If so, wire it for Kenwood and it will work. Does it need a voltage? Look at the diagrams as I mentioned before. Good grief! Elecraft are building the rigs for us now and we are still moaning! ;) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: electronic product standards
Charles Harpole wrote: The telephone style plug now arriving on so many rigs answers the manufacturers' dream because they are so difficult to self-install that the customer is nearly forced to purchase specific mics ... THEIR LINE. I have to disagree with you here. Making adapters for these is really so simple. a 1 metre network patch cable costs about £1. Cut it in half and you have 2 adapters to wire as you wish. It has never been easier. The use of different pin-outs is cause for consumer anger because the choice is not based on good engineering practice but on the desire to sell their own differentiated product to those who have also purchased their line of products. Because most of the K, I, and Y crop of mics are so equally bad, the only way to make their product different is not via quality but via a unique pin-out plug. Shameful business practice that only hurts the consumer. Again a rather cynical viewpoint that I disagree with. They have simply standardised their own way as there is no 'standard' to comply with. The reason Bob Heil's mics sell is that THEY ARE BETTER, and he has made an easy line of adapters, too. Well I will not disagree with you on the mics, Bob's contribution has been terrific and he also has a good business head. However, I would rather make my own adapters for pence. As for his headsets, they plug right into the back of the K3, no adapter required. Elecraft made a good showing by trying to copy the Kenwood standard even if there is a problem with SOME CASES with pins 5 and 6 reversed. That I have the time to explain the obvious shows that I am retired, and fill in the blank. Not sure what obvious you are referring to Charles. A *lot* of mics work with the K3 without any adjustment at all. My Proset plugs in the back, my Goldline in the front. I can use any Kenwood mic I own etc. I simply don't feel that rewiring a mic is a big deal for anyone (unless they are blind or have problems with their hands of course). Actually, looking at this discussion sideways, the rig must be fantastic if all we can find to complain about is the mic wiring :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB Strange behaviour
Tom wrote: Hi all on the List. Yesterday i tried SSB the first time with a friend of mine, because usually i am operating Data and CW. On Tune, CW and DATA (FSK) i have full output on all bands. When i switch to SSB i only have output on 40 and 20 meters. Max current drain is 2 Amp. on the bands where no output is available. Monitor, ALC, Comp all are working and i can hear my modulation over the speaker monitoring Tried both antenna settings on a dummy. Any suggestions?? 73 de Tom HB9DOD KL5X K3 #29 Have you got the correct filters set for the modes on each band Tom? Ian ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Update
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I meant a Tap to start tune, currently its a HOLD to start tune, followed by a TAP to stop - yeah, ok, its a matter of a second. Personally, I would prefer to hold the tune button, that way I cannot put it into actual tx by accident. Xmit will only actually send anything if you speak or key. Catching the tune button actually puts out power. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Transverting
Don Wilhelm wrote: Ian, The transverters cannot be directly connected to the K3 like they can on the K2. There are signals in the K3 ACC connector that can be used if you want to be creative, but without that, the K3 can be connected to the transverters like a non-Elecraft transceiver. Then what is the point of the K3 transverter interface? Does it simply provide a low level output? By the way (and very important) the signals from the K2 to the transverter are *NOT* RS-232. Look at the connector label on the K2 - it says AUX I/O. Just because it is a DE-9 connector and does contain 2 signal lines (TXD and RXD) that can connect to a computer serial port does not make it an RS-232 connector - the signals that go to the transverter are unique K2 internal signals. I fully understand this Don. That is the reason I stated serial and not RS232. Perhaps I could have been more pedantic :-) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Transverting
Hi all, I have the XV144 on my K2 and I wondered how it connects to the K3? Obviously it uses the transverter interface but on the K2 it uses the serial interface. How does that work on the K3 with the XV3 interface? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] OK, Children - Listen Up!
Well said Rick! Rick Tavan N6XI wrote: A few of you have expressed grave disappointment that Elecraft has been unable to predict future availability accurately. Some of you have even suggested that this is part of some kind of nefarious plot. I assure you it is not. If you can not tolerate delays in the delivery of new technology, I urge you to vote with your checkbooks. Simply refrain from ordering these new products, cancel your delayed orders if you must and, above all, hold your tongues. This reflector is sponsored by Elecraft as a forum for exchange of hints and kinks and a channel for both formal and informal support. I find it amazing that they have not yet chosen to make it a moderated forum where someone can censor the cheap shots that have, frankly, gotten out of hand. My Mom taught me If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. Of course, that advice does not hold universally but in a public forum like an email reflector it should be a cardinal rule. How would you like it if someone posted billboards on your house announcing every mistake you had ever made? What if some of them were inaccurate, incorrect or marginally libelous? One of my mentors in business, a highly decorated entrepreneur, media pundit and investor, taught his people to Praise publicly, criticize privately. Please take that advice.Thisreflector is one of the great things about Elecraft and I urge you all to think three times before posting criticisms: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it helpful? If the answer to any of these questions is no or maybe, be a decent human being, give them the benefit of the doubt and don't post it. Send email directly to Elecraft instead. They will read it and respond appropriately. Elecraft is a company, a collection of imperfect individuals trying hard to do as a team what no one person could do alone. They make mistakes as we all do. I have never seen another company so willing to admit their mistakes and inform their public. Yes, they have published some bad news. In fact, they publish more bad news about product development delays than many companies ... because most companies don't publish bad news at all! Nor do they provide a public forum where their failings can be discussed as easily as their successes. I admire Elecraft and wish all my other vendors were as candid. Heck, I wish any of my other vendors were as candid. If you can't tolerate product delays, don't order new stuff. Don't order anything unless it is available off the shelf. Given the vitriol of some on this reflector, I should advise them never to order anything without a signed, custom contract of performance. They won't get such a contract from ham radio vendors but they won't be let down, either. Elecraft has delivered a series of outstanding products and developed a well-deserved reputation for technical excellence, product innovation and the finest support in the amateur radio product business. The K3 is the best radio I have ever used, right now and despite lacking a few promised features. In fact, I was able to say that six months ago when it had far more rough edges than remain today. I, too, pine for the sub-receiver. I even sold my FT-1000MP to make room for the K3, knowing full well that until the sub came out I was compromising my ability to work split-frequency DX pileups. I can deal with that. If you can't, just wait. But above all, please be civil. The Elecraft team are a handful of the finest engineers, business people and human beings I have had the pleasure to know. They do not always deliver their dreams on schedule but they definitely do deliver and they deserve better treatment than some of you are dishing out on this reflector which they sponsor. The majority of contributors to the reflector make me proud to be a customer. The few whose whining, accusations and rants are spoiling this corner of our hobby make me ashamed of the low level of social training some of us received as children. Please take your venom elsewhere. Now, can we return to our regularly scheduled programming of Elecraft product questions and answers, hints and kinks and general good will? Thanks and 73, /Rick N6XI ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] TRANSLATION: K3 Subreceiver Status Update (KRX3 option)
Hi all, I have tried to stay out of the noise on this but I felt I had to comment. I know the delay in the 2nd Receiver is frustrating but I think the fact that one of the owners of the company will mail the list to say that they are reworking because they are not happy with the result is fantastic! It would have been so easy to simply release it 'as is'. However, they have decided it is not up to the standard they were looking for. I cannot think of another company so committed to quality. I would much rather wait and get a great product. On the subject of the Omni VII, in my opinion it is not an Omni at all, it is a Jupiter. VHF first IF etc. The Omni VII was a far better radio IMHO. You may have different opinions of course :-) I am sure if the gentleman who is thinking about cancelling his K3 order were to ask, there would be plenty of people looking for his place in the queue ;-) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Potential issue with back ordered items in EU
G4ILO wrote: It's well known that the FM filter for the K3 is not available yet. What I only discovered yesterday when my box arrived is that the 500Hz 5 pole CW filters are now back ordered, too. Rather than wait I would have upgraded my order to an 8 pole filter, had I known in advance. :( It was mentioned a little while back by another lucky recipient. Although I have paid in full, the invoice shows 0.00 for the back ordered FM filter. This means that I won't have paid tax on it. Presumably a separate invoice will come with the filter when it is sent, and I will pay tax on it then. This actually could work in your favour. If you paid tax on the item when it had not been shipped, you would probably still have to pay tax *again* when the item arrived at your door, they would not easily link the two shipments. In actuality, a filter will probably be shipped in a padded bag and be dropped through your door by the nice postman. My guess is that you will not pay any tax at all on the filter when it arrives. Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] rise/fall time: blind-sided
Greg wrote: IF this changed, it was VERY VERY early on. I do not remember changing this, but if I did, it was shortly after the FAQ was first posted. CW rise and fall have not been part of the firmware for months. Elecraft optimised these settings for best CW performance. Doug might be getting confused with the changes to the AGC attack times? This was made adjustable a short while ago after discussion on the list. Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Which Heil Prosets should we carry?
Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Since the K3 is also compatible with the other Heil Proset boom mic headsets that use the HC4 and HC5 elements, which model does everyone like? Any favorite models? Its not practical for us to carry them all, but I'd like to add at least one or two of the more popular versions to our product list. Personally, I am not a fan of the Proset Plus, I find it uncomfortable. The simple proset with an HC5 element is what I use for contest and DX work. From the shack I prefer to use the Goldline GM-5 giving me the choice of broadcast or DX elements. Of course thia all suits my voice. However the Goldline/K3 combination seems to be one of those sweet combinations in life. Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Roofing Filters
Barry Simpson wrote: I am about to take the plunge and order a K3. Does it accommodate five roofing filters in addition to that supplied or is it limited to five in total ? 5 in total Barry. However the general coverage board is a separate board so does not take a slot. You can order up to 4 additional filters as well as the one that comes with it. Merry Christmas Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 - A thought on firmware requests
Hi all, Just a thought for you Wayne. Would it be possible to have a page (yes, i know, another page!) Where the features to be added are listed? Sort of like Bugzilla? That might cut down the double requests etc that we see for some things. It might also provide a focus on some requests that could be combined or maybe something requested could be done another way to merge requests? I know you will have your own list but it could prove useful. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 key beeps
A very small and insignificant request for key beeps please. Maybe switchable? Keys with no current function give a beep but I would find beeps useful on other keys. This may be in there already but I only had #143 through my hands briefly as it passed through to its rightful owner. Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 S-meter
Hi all, I have been having great fun building a K3 for a friend and have a query on the S-meter. I have checked it with my XG1 and it appears to have s9 for 50uV etc. It seems *very* reluctant to go over s9 though. I am considering setting it for s9 without the preamp in. Any ideas please? Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 S-meter
Ian J Maude wrote: Hi all, I have been having great fun building a K3 for a friend and have a query on the S-meter. I have checked it with my XG1 and it appears to have s9 for 50uV etc. It seems *very* reluctant to go over s9 though. I am considering setting it for s9 without the preamp in. Any ideas please? Ian I have recalibrated it and it is fine now. Not sure what the problem was. Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Documentation corrections
Who should I address K3 documentation typo's etc to please? Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Documentation corrections
Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote: The Apostrophe Protection Society 23 Vauxhall Road, Boston, Lincs. PE21 0JB United Kingdom Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: Ian J Maude [EMAIL PROTECTED] Who should I address K3 documentation typo's etc to please? You missed one Mr Clever :-) It should have been 'whom' not 'who' as well :-)) Get fixing bugs you! Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] LOW RESALE VALUE OF LOW SERIAL NUMBERS
You know, if I ever bought anything based on its resale value, I would never buy anything!! Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 filters
Hi all, I am going to add a narrow filter to my K3 order for data modes mainly but also CW I guess :-) Which narrow filter do you think I should choose? I am only using the stock 2.7kHz filter otherwise. Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 roofing filters
Lyle Johnson wrote: Can I use all 5 available roofing filter slots and also have the KBPF3 General Coverage Rx filter module installed without losing any of the slots for the roofing filters? Yes. The KBPF3 is an array of pre-mixer bandpass filters rather than a post-mixer roofing filter, so it does not count as one of the five crystal roofing filters. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Oops, it would appear I was incorrect Larry, sorry :) Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 roofing filters
Larry Maguire wrote: I plan to order my K3 probably in January '08. Can I use all 5 available roofing filter slots- in my case the FM, AM, 2.8, 2.1 and 1.0 roofing filters- and also have the KBPF3 General Coverage Rx filter module installed without losing any of the slots for the roofing filters? I will not be ordering the sub-receiver. For what it's worth, I wish I could get a power supply/speaker combo as an option from Elecraft. Larry WD4MBE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com There are 5 slots in total Larry, so the answer to your question is no. I cannot imagine that you would need so many filters so close in frequency anyway. As for the PSU/Speaker, Elecraft have mooted that one might eventually be forthcoming. Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 operating tip: AFX (audio effects)
wayne burdick wrote: If you have stereo headphones and/or two speakers plugged into your K3, you can use the AFX (audio effects) function. This creates a simulated stereo or binaural audio space that is hard to describe -- you'll just have to try it :) For some operators it reduces listening fatigue when compared to monophonic audio, and can even help improve signal copy. To use AFX, simply tap the AFX switch (just above the VFO B knob). You can select different AFX variations using the AFX MD menu entry (MAIN menu). I prefer DELAY 5, which is the default. BIN creates binaural audio via phase shifting, while DELAY1-5 simulate stereo using a short delay between the left and right channels. 2 questions Wayne.. 1) Can you do this with only one receiver installed? 2) Do you ever rest? Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 options
Ken Bessler wrote: Can anyone tell me which options for the K3 preclude other options? For example, on the K2 you cannot have the KPA100 option unless you do not have the internal battery installed. Also, how many filters can the K3 take? 73's de Ken KG0WX - Kadiddlehopper #11808, Flying Pigs #-1055, Grid EM17ip _ Climb to the top of the charts! Play Star Shuffle: the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_oct___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com This is all in the FAQ on the website Ken. The options are all exclusive, that is to say you can have any you want in any order. You can have 5 filters in the main RX and if you have the second RX you can have another 5 in there. Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Band limits
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hallo, one thing I noticed was that my K3 is supposed, according to one of the stickers on one of the bags, to be band limited (TX) for the US, which shouldn't be a problem here in DL. However what would I need to do, if I were take my K3 to country where TX band limits are required, checked for and not the same as in the US? Just wondering... vy 73 de toby I guess the same as you would do with any rig Toby :-) Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Software for Learning Morse Code
Corboy-Poteet wrote: A friend of mine recently retired and has expressed a desire to learn code (International Morse). I hope that someone on this list may have taught code as part of an Amateur Radio class and will have a suggestion of a good software package that my friend could use. MikeW5FTD Without *any* doubt, the K7QO code course. Google it and download. It is a CD image and can be dropped onto an mp3 player also. There are pdf's in there to check your answers etc. I cannot recommend this package highly enough. Speed is never mentioned. I am about to restart it myself (never got through it the first time) to get my code speed up and hopefully get the most out of my K3 when I get it :) Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Wine Update Software
Julian G4ILO wrote: It's a fair point, Vic. But there are some very professional developers out there in Elecraft user land, who understand the meaning of the word testing. Harnessing their expertise to produce loaders for different platforms seems to me to be more practical than expecting Elecraft to do it all themselves. I'm glad I use Windows (and that isn't something I say very often! ) Mac and Linux users must be feeling a bit left out at this point. I don't see why Julian. VMware is free these days and having an XP VM is a breeze for the vast majority of Linux users. Personally I have both O/S's here and I have no problem at all with Elecraft having a windoze utility. Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 question
rattray wrote: If one orders the K3, 100 watt version, will this also do QRP? - I'm just starting to look into the K3 - tnx 73 - Bruce. 72/73 - Bruce ve5rc/ve5qrp - QRP-C#1, QRP-L#886, A1 Operator QRP-Canada - http://www.qrp-canada.com Should go all the way down to 200mW Bruce :-) Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Manual error
Hi guys, Page 16, Digital Voice/Audio Recorder... mentions both page 16 and 26. There is nothing on page 26 for this topic that I can see and I am not sure why the page 16 reference when you are on page 16 to begin with :-) There is another mention of page 26 in the section below it too. Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 status update is not the same as when will it ship
DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: Fellow K3 droolers Seems that every time I post a friendly reminder (actually more like when my anxiousness becomes extreme) about the weekly communication promised by the Aptos crew, I get a bunch of private emails (and some not private) giving me the last shipping update as posted on the Elecraft page. And it seems like you constantly post them reminders Doug. With respect, I am sure they will let us know as soon as they have any news. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 status update is not the same as when will it ship
Ian J Maude wrote: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: Fellow K3 droolers Seems that every time I post a friendly reminder (actually more like when my anxiousness becomes extreme) about the weekly communication promised by the Aptos crew, I get a bunch of private emails (and some not private) giving me the last shipping update as posted on the Elecraft page. And it seems like you constantly post them reminders Doug. With respect, I am sure they will let us know as soon as they have any news. 73 Ian I have had an email from Doug asking for a public apology for my posting. I am not quite sure why but I apologise sincerely if I offended you Doug, it was just my opinion. Regards Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Schematics?
Hi guys, Just a point here. Can you think of *any* company who would make schematics and diagrams available in the public domain before the equipment has been released? I am astonished at what Aptos have released so far, I would not have done so. The K3 is a major step into the Amateur Radio market and you can bet your bottom dollar that the big 3 (and others) will be very interested indeed to see how it all goes together. Let's be patient, it won't be long now :-) Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and phase noise
Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Here are transmit composite phase noise numbers from the Lab for the K3. Needless to say, we are pleased with the results. :-) I've also included some numbers from the ARRL reviews for several late model rigs. Rig 1kHz2 10 20 50 100 1M K3 -110 -119 -136 -140 -143 -144 -150 IC7800 -103 -112 -130 -138 -140 -140 -140 FT2000 -102 -105 -128 -129 -128 -128 -128 ORION 2 -121 -129 -126 -125 -118 -128 -138 OMNI 7 -102 -103 -120 -123 -127 -129 -126 Great stuff Eric! Where would the K2 fit in here? Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Question
Don Rasmussen wrote: Suppose the K3 is set to any frequency, 2.8 khz USB and there is an S9 carrier at that frequency. You press the auto notch. Does the S-Meter still register S9? You turn off the auto-notch and remove the carrier with the manual notch. Does the S-Meter still register S9? Anyone? This was asked a while ago. IIRC you will be able to select which you want in the menu. Not sure if this will be available from release or whether it is in the list to be implemented. Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Balanced AT
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Doesn't an SGC fit this bill? I use an SG237 to tune a portable inverted V fed by 300ohm (or thereabouts) ribbon - arms cut at 20m, on a 10m telescopic pole and it tunes up on 80m - 10m a treat. Am I missing something in your post? Yes, you are missing the word 'balanced' :-) Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Balanced AT
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Isn't an inverted V balanced? - Sorry, I'm still new to this - SGC certainly does tune balanced antennas afaik - there are lots of examples of that quoted in the forums. The antenna *could* be balanced, dependent on what you feed it with. The SCG tuner will tune balanced aerial systems but is not AFAIK a balanced tuner. Ian In the manual (http://www.sgcworld.com/Publications/Manuals/237man.pdf), page 22 shows both a dipole and an inverted V. On 7/9/07 08:29, Ian J Maude [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Doesn't an SGC fit this bill? I use an SG237 to tune a portable inverted V fed by 300ohm (or thereabouts) ribbon - arms cut at 20m, on a 10m telescopic pole and it tunes up on 80m - 10m a treat. Am I missing something in your post? Yes, you are missing the word 'balanced' :-) Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Voice Keyer
Hi all, I posted a question on this some time ago but for some reason everyone seemed too busy to answer it ;-) One of the things I find frustrating in DVK's is that to stop it you have to hit a button as well as pressing the PTT. I have not found a rig that will interrupt the keyer when you press the PTT as yet. Will the K3 have this facility? It would make life so much easier :-) Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] lousy audio ham radios
DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: You guys crack me up. On the one hand, some of us are trying to get as narrow as possible (200hz) and on the other hand, some of us are looking for high-fidelity, surround sound, theatre quality. Having said that, I have a FT-101Z on the bench here using a TDA-xxx chip that outputs 4.5W at 0.1 THD and the sound is fantastic! I love the received audio sound from it! Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Internal Voice Keyer
Hi all, A question about the K3 voice keyer. I find these things frustrating sometimes because of all the required button pushing. My ideal would be :- 1. The ability to record several messages (I know this is obvious!) 2. The ability to have either a single run or to have it looping with a user variable spacing 3. (This is important to me and I have not seen it anywhere as yet) The ability to simply key the PTT to stop the playback and override the recorder without having to press stop! Is this going to be possible? Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Suggested PSU (available in UK) for K3?
G4BXT wrote: Hi All In preparation for delivery of K3 in the winter, are there any suggestions for a PSU (available from a supplier in the UK) capable capable of running the 100w version of the rig? Welcome to the gang Paul :-) I currently use an SEC 1223 with my K2/100 and will beusing this for my K3. It seems electrically quiet, definitely audibly quiet and an all round good piece of kit. Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Feature Request
J. Edward (Ed) Muns wrote: Be a really nice touch in the K3 if I can choose whether or not headphone insertion mutes the internal (or external) speaker. OOH, yes please, this would be great :-) Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Simple K2 Question
michael taylor wrote: I have a Powerpole connector based power bar that has the fuses in the power bar, so I don't have to worry about that inline fuse connector myself. I disagree with that statement. The inline fuse is to protect the lead as much as anything. I use the same sort of setup as you Michael but I would not dream of fitting leads without inline fuses. Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Thought this might be of interest
Copied from the Southgate club site, thanks guys. New Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Regulations From 20th July On 20th July the new Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations, Statutory Instrument 2006:3418, comes into force. This is a result of the EU Directive 89/336/EEC being repealed by the new EU Directive 2004/108/EC. Amateur Radio is mentioned in two places in this important EU Directive: /(2) Member States are responsible for ensuring that radiocommunications, including *radio broadcast reception* and the *amateur radio service* operating in accordance with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) radio regulations, electrical supply networks and telecommunications networks, as well as equipment connected thereto, *are protected against electromagnetic disturbance*. / and /2. This Directive shall not apply to: … (c) radio equipment used by radio amateurs within the meaning of the Radio Regulations adopted in the framework of the Constitution and Convention of the ITU (2), unless the equipment is available commercially. Kits of components to be assembled by radio amateurs and commercial equipment modified by and for the use of radio amateurs are not regarded as commercially available equipment. / The second item is important in that it means Amateur Radio kits are specifically excluded from the expensive and time-consuming process of complying with the Directive. *These new regulations apply to equipment placed on the market after 20th July 2007*. Equipment placed on the market prior to this date can continue to be produced in compliance with the old EMC Directive 89/336/EEC for a further two years. Statutory Instrument No. 3418 The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2006 http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si200634.htm Draft Guide for the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC http://www.emctla.co.uk/Kenilworth%20Meeting/ EMC_Guide_%2025-09-2006.pdf http://www.emctla.co.uk/Kenilworth%20Meeting/EMC_Guide_%2025-09-2006.pdf Directive 2004/108/EC PDF Document http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/ 2004/l_390/l_39020041231en00240037.pdf http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/2004/l_390/l_39020041231en00240037.pdf EMC Test Labs Association http://www.emctla.co.uk/Pages/Currentdocsmain.htm Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC (News item May 2006) http://www.southgatearc.org/news/ may2006/emc_directive.htm http://www.southgatearc.org/news/may2006/emc_directive.htm Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] VCO test
Hi All Up to Alignment test (p 60) onto the VCO test. So far all resistance checks and previous tests check out within tolerance. Freq probe has been replaced with known good one too. Problem - with Freq counter in tp1 I should see 8-10 Mhz with freq on about 4000.1khz. I do not. Display shows 0Khz steady. Have re checked and heated all connections, replaced Q17 (just in case) but reading does not change. Any pointers? Thanks M0RGB Gary -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Change from KAT100 in EC2 to the mini-unit
Neal Campbell K3NC wrote: Hi all, I have tried Elecraft support several times and never got any answer so I am taking this to the list! I built the KAT100 in the EC2 cabinet a couple of years ago and would like to migrate it to the small mini-unit that mounts under the K2. Does anyone know what I need to buy/do to accomplish this? This is a very interesting post. Several of us have asked if the enclosure the KAT100 and transverters come in is available as we had projects for them. To my knowledge they are not available like the EC2 enclosure. It makes it interesting for someone who built the KAT100 into an EC2 case right at the start to change back. I would like to know the answer to this one as well :-) Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Change from KAT100 in EC2 to the mini-unit
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Neal Campbell K3NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I built the KAT100 in the EC2 cabinet a couple of years ago and would like to migrate it to the small mini-unit that mounts under the K2. Does anyone know what I need to buy/do to accomplish this? Neal, I may be oversimplifying your request, but I think what your asking is to move your KAT-100 in your current EC-2 into the EC-1 enclosure. The EC1 enclosure is the same size as the K1. The KAT100 will not fit in it. What Neal wants (I believe) is the enclosure that the transverters and the KAT100 come in. I have found no information on this. Forgive me if it is available. Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Good Public Relations (WAS: OT - Lighthouses and Amateurradio)
John Lemay wrote: Good morning all I'm a newcomer (just 2 days so far) to this group, and joined with the single objective of learning more about the K3. I'm afraid lighthouse information does nothing at all for me. You should have been here a few weeks ago John, you couldn't move for K3 postings. So much that people were complaining about them :-) It is sort of a quiet time at the moment as we wait for the launch and release of figures and manuals with anticipation. Those of us with orders already in for the K3 are looking forward to the shipment eagerly! This thread will soon die out. Roll with it a bit longer and you will see that this is a community mailing list. The people on here are great and happy to help any time. Have you looked through the FAQ on the website for the K3? All those points came out of mailing list questions, that was how busy it was. I am sure you will see plenty more about it. In the meantime, if you have any questions, ask away. Welcome to the list. 72/73 Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Help
Frank Baker wrote: Hello: I have K2 that has a Transverter board that with the traces messed up on the RF path where the two RCA connectors connect to. The K2 no longer receives a signal. Can anyone out there repair this transverter board and K2? Thanks, Frank It might help if you told us where you were Frank :-) Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: UK Foundation License Kits
David Pratt wrote: The Interface Requirement for UK Amateur licences is available at http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ifi/tech/interface_req/ir2028.pdf I am confused. Where does it state that a Foundation licensee cannot *build* a transceiver or transmitter? Whether they can use it on air is moot as far as I am concerned. The receiver part would still be usable. Sorry guys, this is getting a little OT Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 ordered
Hi all, I have finally cracked! Ordered the base K3, tuner and FM filter. A question. I ordered the FM filter, which on the online order form says 8 pole. However, on the receipt it says 5 pole. Which is it please and why? Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 and Linearamp UK 811
Tom Hammond N0SS wrote: Ian: Put a voltmeter on the T-R line from the 811 and confirm that you will key a POSITIVE DC VOLTAGE (less than 200VDC) to ground. Then put an ammeter across the T-R line (which should KEY the 811 T-R relay) and measure the CURRENT required to key the 811 T-R RELAY. If it is 3A then the T-R (RELAY) output of the KPA100 should handle it without complaint. Hi Tom and all who responded to my query on this. Thanks to you all for spelling it out in simple terms for me, it is what I needed :-) Chriss, G3SJJ worked with me off list so I understood exactly what I need to do (thanks Chris) and it was precisely what you stated above Tom. For those who might need the info in future, the Linearamp UK 811 has 16v and 190mA at its PTT connection. So, the K2 should work with it perfectly. I will be attempting this today once I have done a little work with the filters to finally get my voice sounding right. This retirement thing is damned hard work but I am finding enough time to get a few things done that I have been promising myself for years :-) Thanks again to you all. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 and Linearamp UK 811
Don Wilhelm wrote: Ian, Check the voltage, current and polarity of the 811 amplifier PTT signal and compare those to the rating for the KPA100 maximum ratings. If the 811 amp requirements fall within the ratings of the KPA100 amp keying output, then just connect them together and run. OK, well the amplifier instructions simply state that the phono socket (on the 811), when earthed by the transceiver, puts the amplifier into TX mode. The amp does have an ALC socket but I guess I can ignore that. So my question is, when I key the KPA100 via the K2, will the key output send a ground to the amp PTT input? Sorry to sound so thick, I have not dealt with large amps before. 73 Ian 73, Don W3FPR Ian J Maude wrote: Hi all, I am looking to connect my K2 via the above amplifier. The FR connections are obvious, do I simply need to connect the Amp key out on the back of the KPA100 to the PTT on the 811 or am I missing something? Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 and Linearamp UK 811
Hi all, I am looking to connect my K2 via the above amplifier. The FR connections are obvious, do I simply need to connect the Amp key out on the back of the KPA100 to the PTT on the 811 or am I missing something? Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Roger beep
David Ferrington wrote: What do people think of an optional 'roger beep' (don't know any other term for it) at the end of each trasmission, i.e. triggered by the PTT coming off? It's a troll right? Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Back to the SSB board
Hi all, Well I have finally started looking for the fault on my SSB board after about 9 months! For some reason I have no receive when the board is plugged in. If I short out pins 1 and 3 of J9 and J10 I get receive no problem, so it would appear to be a fault on the SSB board. I have checked the crystals to ground, all seems OK. I have checked the voltages on the pin diodes and again, all would seem well. In fact, other than a few small stray voltages, the only major anomaly I can find is a voltage on U4-3 of 6V on receive. The manual states 0.6 volts. I would love any thoughts to point me in the right direction please? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
