Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder
I agree. I can do 30 wpm without getting uncomfortable but I have experienced the "slowing down gets more contacts" phenomenon. Once in field day with a bunch of CW hands who can all copy and send above 40+ wpm. The one rule they had for field day was nobody sent faster that 22-25 wpm. They won their section and were a top 10 US 1A station almost every year. No problem holding a frequency. Same for Nov SS. Ripping along at 40wpm sure is neat and all but how long does the contact take when you add time for 3 or 4 repeats? Slow down to 22-25 wpm and get the contacts first time or spend time repeating parts of the exchange then ultimately having to slow down anyway. On 11/26/2017 7:32 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: In previous years, I used the K3's decoder and it worked very well. But, for this contest, I bit the bullet and said, "I'm going to decode the calls myself to improve my CW." I had a lot of fun doing so, although I had to skip several stations that were sending above 30 WPM. A small suggestion to those who know CW. If you are calling CQ and getting no answers, like late in the contest, consider slowing down so the CW impaired, like me, have a chance of making the contact. It may improve your score. 73 Bill AE6JV On 11/26/17 at 4:09 PM, hk3j...@gmail.com (German Duran) wrote: Wonderful. I was doing the CQ WW CW contest and a lot of the contest I worked with a software to help decode the stations. In the last hours of the contest I decided to configure the decoder of my Elecraft K3s and started to decode the stations better than with any of the software that is in the market for this job. Congratulations to Elecraft for this marvel. Germán HK3J - Bill Frantz | When it comes to the world | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | around us, is there any choice | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | but to explore? - Lisa Randall | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ksto...@ac0h.net -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] RF feedback problems with P3 and external keyboard
The mix of the toroid's used does matter. Mix 31 is best. Here is what I did with a USB mouse. I bought four mix 31 snapon's and installed two 18 inches back from the mouse and another pair 18 inches back from the connector, winding as many turns as would fit. I bought a USB extension cable and wound most all of it on a mix 31 2.4 inch toroid. This choke was installed on the computer end and the choked mouse cable was plugged into that. All of this assumes you have things properly bonded, especially the computer case/chassis. On 11/24/2017 2:34 PM, ANDY NEHAN wrote: After LOTS of experimentation I think I have found that just recently I have some RF feedback into the usb keyboard on the rear of the P3. This manifests itself particularly badly with the Genovation keyboard but is also present with a standard usb keyboard. Oddly enough it is MUCH worse when using the Perwerx psu than my linear psu - but that may of course be due to different cable layout for the power cables. I have applied clip on ferrites with great enthusiasm but to no avail. I noticed a message on my external vga screen saying "usb device removed" shortly after starting to transmit and then shortly after that (but whilst still transmitting) "usb device connected". This is also not present when on low power (say 5 watts) but reappears at 20 watts. Has anyone else experienced this problem?? Andy __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ksto...@ac0h.net -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: LED Light Bulbs
When I was changing the bulbs out I took the opportunity to remove all
dimmers, never really used them, and a touch lamp the wife hated (large
blessing on me).
The wife has been looking at touch faucets for the sink. They've got to
be an RFI nightmare. I said NO. Plumber makes enough the way it is. Now
you have to find one that can wire the faucet too. One step too far.
The wife's quilting machine is next. it's going to get the K9YC treatment.
On 10/24/2017 7:55 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
The only time I've noticed RFI issues from CFL or LED bulbs is when they
are being excited by RF. I've measured 3 or 4 different ones of
different brands and wattage ratings. This was done using a fixture
where by the bulb was mounted on a suitable surface in a socket with the
transmit antenna {dual band VHF/UHF} some 6 ft away from the lamp and
the receive antenna {connected to a spectrum analyzer with a similar
dual band VHF/UHF antenna}, about 6 ft from the lamp. In all cases no
noise above background noise was observed. When the transmitter was
activated, the spikes of noise appeared. With the transmitter off, the
spikes again were not present. Not a real analytical or scientific
method but some degree of indication that some are better than others,
some are worse than others.
73
Bob, K4TAX
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: LED Light Bulbs
Maybe I'm just lucky.
Over the last two years I changed out all the incandescent and CFL bulbs
in this house save two. They are the two 150W Halogen lights I have to
illuminate the garage/driveway/deck if someone gets too close to the
house at night.
No RFI detected on a K3 or a K2.
On 10/21/2017 11:51 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
One thing observed at our repeater location is that the CFL was quiet until the
the transmitter was on the air. It then generated noise. In a simplex
condition it wouldn't be observed. But in a duplex operation or multiple
receiver situation it becomes an issue. Replaced by a LED with lessened issues.
Bob, K4TAX
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On Oct 21, 2017, at 11:21 AM, Jim - N4ST <hamsh...@n4st.com> wrote:
I have noticed the background noise level growing on the HF bands, and for me, especially
on 18 Mhz. I need to declare war on RFI and find out what is causing this. I did
carefully checkout some Walmart "100 W" LED lights before committing to them
and they were fine.
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73,
Jim - N4ST
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: LED Light Bulbs
Makes me wonder if at all or how frequently production lots are evaluated to
determine if they are in FCC Part 15 compliance.
Otherwise, the approach "we evaluated one production lot, deemed it passed"
{a.k.a - I saw it work once, ship it} and then produced a million or so afterwards
including those with some engineering changes and cost down changes.
Guess I need to power the radio from the tractor battery and dump the main
breaker in the house to see how much the noise changes.
73
Bob, K4TAX
On 10/21/2017 9:48 AM, w4sc wrote:
An observation:
I too had RFI from LED lights, but the interference was to OTA television,
Channel 10 (192-198 MHz) DTV.
Not all LED bulbs are created equal in this regard, RFI reduction /
elimination. The RFI was generated in this case by the SMPS integral to the
bulb.
The offending bulb is Utilitech part # 5DG6 (printed on the bulb) and is ‘C UL
US’ listed, purchased from LOWEs.
I have a overhead fixture that was populated with four 800 lumen (60w?) bulbs,
2 being Utilitech, and 2 Sylvania OSRAM.
By removing the bulbs and observing channel 10 reception, the offending bulb
was determined to be the Utilitech.
I replaced the the the Utilitech bulbs with Sylvania OSRAM, and the RFI on
channel 10 OTA was eliminated.
The Sylvania OSRAM part number used is LED8.5A19/DIM/0/827/G5/RP as printed on
the box UPC, and were purchased from LOWEs also.
NOTE: There may be interference from Sylvania OSRAM bulbs on other frequencies.
LED bulbs are required to meet FCC Part 15 FCC, Class B regulations.
YMMV
I have not seen a comprehensive report or article that unveils “good” vs “bad”
LED bulb manufacturer and part identification as far as RFI emissions across
the spectrum.
Ben W4SC
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Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?
Totally agree Bob. It's the "Real Radio Man" arrogance that kicks in with a new radio. As for the button/knobs vs. menu's argument, what is the difference between a button or knob on the face of the rig that gets adjusted once and never touched again and a making the same change with a menu? There is no difference in functionality. Maybe it's that the higher button and knob count increases the machismo? "I, a Real Radio Man, can operate this radio that looks like a 707 cockpit" (caveman grunting and chest thumping ensues), and it will really impress the neighbors. Possibly people don't know how to set the rig up and have to fiddle with it continuously? Knobs and buttons do make fiddling easier. They do not change the fact that you do not know the radio or how to set it up. The days of the 70lb Samsonite sized rig with 100+ knobs and buttons (TS-990S) are over Real Radio Men. On 9/28/2017 4:35 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: One other point is the hams mentality ; "I've operated hundreds of ham radios and I know how this one works". HA! Better read the dang manual two or three times. Also the Fred Cady, KE7X has a wealth of information not included in the standard Elecraft K3S Owner's Manual. Regarding manuals, I've often thought when a person orders a new radio, the manual should be shipped some 2 or 3 weeks to the buyer in advance, before the radio ships. Perhaps this would encourage one to learn a bit more about the radio, as opposed to taking it out of the box, connecting a few cables and start turning knobs and pushing buttons. Then they exclaim: "uh, where did I put that manual because this dang thing doesn't work." 73 Bob, K4TAX -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] K3S/KPA500/KAT500 - Adjusting TX Power
The difference is Data A mode. In Data A mode ALC action doesn't start until the fifth bar is lit AFAIK it's been that way from the beginning. With Elecraft rigs you don't control power out by adjusting audio level. Adjust your sound card line out to 50%, or less, adjust your software to 50% or less, adjust the K3(S) line-in. Fine tune the line-in level to 4 bars steady and the 5th barely flickering. Once set don't fiddle with it. Adjust power out with ye olde power knob. If the manual says 5-7 bars for digital modes it needs fixing. Data A, AFSK, SSB (upper or lower running a digital mode)should all have zero ALC action. Been that way since PSK31 was new. On an Elecraft rig that means 4 with 5 flickering occasionally. On 9/8/2017 4:35 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: I am often puzzled by some of this advice. The K3S manual on page 30 says among other things: "While speaking into the microphone in a normal voice, adjust MIC for a peak ALC meter indication of about 5-7 bars (see below)". Then regarding audio data modes it says on page 34: "If you’re using an audio-shift transmit mode (LSB, USB, DATA A, or AFSK A), you’ll need to set the MIC level while watching the ALC meter. You can use the same procedure outlined for voice modes (pg. 30), except that speech compression should not be used." So 5 to 7 bars seem to be indicated. Where does the '4 solid, fifth flashing come from'? This is particularly questionable with constant amplitude modes, where it doesn't matter whether there is ALC developed or not. Maybe someone can enlighten me. Wes N7WS On 9/8/2017 5:36 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Bret, This is a condition we call "Power Hunting", and it usually indicates that you do not have the audio level set correctly for Elecraft transceivers. Are you driving the audio to illuminate 4 bars on the K3S ALC meter with the 5th bar flashing? You must operate Elecraft gear differently than other transceivers because of the closed loop system used for power control is different than the simplistic "control the drive level" system that other transceivers use. Ignore the internet (and WSJT-X) advice which tells you to adjust the power with the audio level and set the power to maximum. With Elecraft gear, set the audio as instructed in the manual and adjust the power with the POWER knob. 73, Don W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ksto...@ac0h.net -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K2
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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Maintaining Sanity with Filters
I have a filter setup for OT posts. If the sender of the email puts OT or [OT] in the subject line a required by the Elecraft guidelines my mail program will automatically move that email to an "OT" folder which I peruse at my convenience. All of my filters run on any new mail and move the mail to the respective folder. Any email that doesn't get moved ends up in a generic "Elecraft" folder with two strikes applied. If the mail wasn't sent by Eric or Wayne they're gone. Strike three. It all gets sorted and moved automatically. I don't have to touch it and don't ever see the emails the filters have deleted unless I check the trash before cleaning that out. It's usually right click and "empty folder". On 7/31/2017 7:16 PM, Dave Cole wrote: What if I make a post with the same title as the one above, and don't mention any Elecraft model numbers in either the body or subject... How do you make the decision to filter or delete then? I ask not to be contentious, but to learn how for my own filters. I don't want to have to set filters in real time for every OT post, but a general filter would be great. 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z http://www.nk7z.net On 07/31/2017 04:47 PM, Kevin Stover, AC0H wrote: It's simple. I set my filters up to Elecraft mail list guidelines. Any mail those filters don't move to the correct local folder, K2, K3, KX3, etc..., are unceremoniously dumped. You could post the cure for cancer and if you can't follow the "rules" as set up by Elecraft my mail reader will auto-dump your scofflaw email. It works. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ksto...@ac0h.net -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Maintaining Sanity with Filters
It's simple. I set my filters up to Elecraft mail list guidelines. Any mail those filters don't move to the correct local folder, K2, K3, KX3, etc..., are unceremoniously dumped. You could post the cure for cancer and if you can't follow the "rules" as set up by Elecraft my mail reader will auto-dump your scofflaw email. It works. -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts
Exactly!! I'll bet it's more like 95% PEBCAR (Problem Exists Between Chair and Radio), Along with the "We Don't Need No Stinking Manuals" attitude exhibited by some "real" radio people. We also have the design engineers who like to come on and say how they would have done it differently or their design is better. OK smart guy...where's YOUR Radio company building and selling your self designed wonder of the ages? It's really funny and a nice comical relief respit from the real world. On 7/29/2017 9:43 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote: Not to point any fingers at ANYONE, but most of the "problems" that show up here are in fact, miss-interpretations, or.NOT reading the manual in the first place. And I'm as guilty of this as anyone. Hey, I know how to operate a bloody radio right? However, I try not to cry wolf until I have completely proven myself as not the culprit, which means I seldom do post a problem! Another area that can easily be interpreted as a "problem" when scanning the forum is actually with after-market software and/or interfacing with peripheral equipment. If you count the real production/equipment failures vs. "others", I'll bet they're quite low and typical of any quality manufacturer. 73, Charlie k3ICH -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 upgrade to provide display transmit information?
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/P3%20Xmit%20Mon%20FAQ-ver-A-7.pdf Personally I think the N8LP LP-500 wins. By a long shot. On 6/20/2017 10:40 AM, Robert Sands wrote: After looking at the new station monitors by w8LP I thought I would ask if the P3 might be tweaked to provide transmit quality information via a display. Not sure how far it can go within its hardware envelope of capability. Perhaps there is a software update that will provide some of what I am requesting. Bob K7VO -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on KPA1500 station
All, I'd be willing to bet nobody in this country or Canada was tested over how to setup a LAN or Ethernet communications on their Ham Radio exams, and I'd bet there are a few guys on this board who could teach us all a thing or two about radio. RS-232 just isn't that hard and one of the worst LAN fur balls I ever had to fix was caused by a couple of jabbering NIC's. I access all of our Routers and Switches with a laptop ,USB to RS-232 adapter and telnet. It's just not that hard. The only thing you get when switching from RS-232 to Ethernet is bandwidth. On 6/18/2017 6:56 AM, Michael Walker wrote: A LAN based communications platform opens up the ham shack integration to an entire new level. I keep saying over and over that Ham Radio as a hobby is a technical hobby where you are actually examined on your technical understanding of how radio works, etc. Yet, the overall average of knowledge of a average ham seems to be going the wrong way where they understand less just about how things work. -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts
Ditto. The prime directive. Follow the manufacturers instructions. On 6/18/2017 4:02 AM, G4GNX wrote: If people follow the Elecraft instructions to the letter, the static charge will be dissipated through the wrist strap. If they don't follow the instructions, it's their own stupid fault! 73, Alan. G4GNX -Original Message- From: GaryK9GS Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2017 4:02 AM To: Ian Kahn, KM4IK ; 'Kevin - K4VD' ; 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts Frankly I'm shocked that Elecraft used Styrofoam packing peanuts. I work in electronics manufacturing and my company has banned them from our building well over a decade ago. All of our vendors are required to not use them. They are a killer for electronic components. It is precisely the static charge that causes them to stick to everything. What do you think happens to that static charge that is present on your body after handling this packing material when you open a static bag containing static sensitive parts? It has to go somewhere. 73, Gary K9GS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ksto...@ac0h.net -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts
No. The static sensitive parts of Elecraft kits are shipped in anti-static bags. Keep them in the bag till you need them. On 6/17/2017 4:16 PM, Kevin - K4VD wrote: Does being packed in all those static-charged peanuts represent a danger to electronic equipment like the K2? Kev K4VD On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 4:44 PM, Rose <elecraftcov...@gmail.com> wrote: Or hair spray ... 73 Ken - K0PP On Jun 17, 2017 14:42, "Bob McGraw K4TAX" <rmcg...@blomand.net> wrote: Just spray the inside of the trash container with Fabric Softener. As to the ones in the box, same thing. Static gone. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 6/17/2017 3:20 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: Just received a K2 kit via UPS -- my third in fact -- and spent 20 comical minutes trying to empty out the styrofoam packing peanuts. They come, apparently, fully charged. They cling to my fingers. They cling to my shirt. They cling to the outer shipping box. After I get about ten handfuls into a small trash bag the common charge results in the smaller pieces flying out again. Back onto my fingers. Grabbing them with one hand while holding a cold water faucet with the other didn' t help at all. Whenever I get a kit I feel as if I have to do the electrostatic equivalent of a detox shower before I do the parts inventory. Isn't there some good substitute for these accursed things? Maybe like their ancestors -- real peanuts? At least you can eat those while you're unpacking the kit . . . Ted, KN1CBR Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to rmcg...@blomand.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to elecraftcov...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ke...@k4vd.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ksto...@ac0h.net -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3/P3 external power source
It all depends on chemistry. The "rules" we had for NiCd and NiMH don't apply anymore. Generalizations about batteries will get people in trouble with Li chem batteries. If not a fire then possibly a ruined battery pack or worse, radio. As an anecdote. I witnessed a HAZMAT training session 15 years ago that the local fire department put on. It involved an early Li battery, about the size of a quarter, and a fire in a galvanized steel bucket. When the Li cell reached the proper temperature, BOOM! The steel bucket ended up looking like a Mum. Li chem batteries are much safer now but I still wouldn't put any IN an expensive radio. -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] P3 display issue.
Check that your cables are tight. On 6/4/2017 10:23 AM, Mike Weir wrote: Yesterday while on the radio I notice on my P3 screen a signal (so I thought) the band was basically dead other than this signal. As I tried to tune to it the signal would move. No matter how close I tried to get to the so called signal it kept the same distance from my VFO A tuning indication. I have seen this on other SDR setups but never on the P3 putting this out there for your input. Thanks Mike Weir VE3WDM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ksto...@ac0h.net -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display is Dated...
I have low vision. The absolute worst thing you could do is to change the K3S display. I need high contrast either a black background and light text or a light background and dark text. The K3S's background is light yellow and it has black text. Color displays sure are pretty but normal size text and characters wash out. I have special software on this computer that magnifies the screen so I can read it. I also run a high contrast theme. On 5/30/2017 5:44 PM, Buddy Brannan wrote: Huh. Maybe it isn't a sighted thing that I just wouldn't understand after all. Or else Ken is an honorary blind guy. ... -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA Phone: 814-860-3194 Mobile: 814-431-0962 Email: bu...@brannan.name On May 30, 2017, at 6:37 PM, Ken K6MR <k...@outlook.com> wrote: And now for something completely different (regarding K3/P3 displays): Since I rarely look at the radio display when operating, I don’t need/want fancy colors/fonts/graphics. All I need is Info that is easy to read when I need it. Same for the P3. Give me what I need with a minimum of fuss. Also easy to focus on after many hours without sleep. And please: no touch screens. The last thing I need is a bunch of greasy fingerprints all over the display. And I need my hands to stay on the keyboard(s). Minimal motion and all that stuff. And the same can be said for P3 mouse point and click. This is radio, not a video game. And now back to your regular conversation…. ;^) Ken K6MR From: Phil Hystad<mailto:phys...@mac.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 3:18 PM To: Thom<mailto:k...@ki8w.com> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display is Dated... Besides my K3 & P3, I also have an Icom IC-7300. The touch color display of the IC-7300 is essentially the same size as the P3 and I think the P3 is a little tiny bit larger of maybe 1/8th inch larger diagonal measure. The information on the IC-7300 is basically the same as the combo of the K3 and P3 although different display options (mostly on the 7300) makes this a dubious comparison. But, I think that the entire P3 display could be used as a full K3+P3 display however I am betting that all the information necessary to drive the K3 display is not available to the P3 and not practical to create an interface to handle it. My two-bits on the matter. 73, phil, K7PEH On May 30, 2017, at 2:59 PM, Thom <k...@ki8w.com> wrote: I was turning the knob on a K3S at Dayton and thought to myself...this looks like the display on my 10 year old Kenwood TS-570D. Come to think of it maybe Kenwood needs to update the displays on most of there radios too. 73 Thom KI8W On 5/30/2017 17:36, ke9uw wrote: I was wondering if the K3 display could be replaced by an updated display, one that looks like the ones on the newest rigs from Japan. Could it be displayed on the monitor connected to the svga on P3? Just wondering :) - Chuck, KE9UW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Display-is-Dated-tp7631264.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k...@ki8w.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to phys...@mac.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k...@outlook.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to bu...@brannan.name __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ksto...@ac0h.net
Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] JT65-HF Beginner
Big point. Once he releases the source code under GPL he has no recourse. These developers can take his source code, do exactly what they want to it, and don't even have to change the name of the application. If the program was written with GPL tools, compilers, libraries, dll's, etc..., as WSJT-X was, he is required to release the code. He can charge for bis version of the program and charge for support. He does have control over what makes it into his version. Other than that nope. It's about time Elecraft released their code under GPL so pimple faced kids living in Mom's basement with no visible means of support, can write "some really cool stuff" for the Elecraft products. On 5/28/2017 2:38 AM, Jim Brown wrote: On Sun,5/28/2017 12:18 AM, Richard Lamont wrote: I agree with all of that, except the 'unauthorized' bit. Joe has posted on that topic. The executive summary is that he is not happy with the way in which some of those other developers have failed to respect his license. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ksto...@ac0h.net -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] List overload - Additional
On 5/27/2017 12:53 PM, Ron Wilcox wrote: Nurturing a learning environment for all in the hobby who buy elecraft, to me, is important.There have been a few threads that should have been stopped and were. Define learning environment. The Internet is a terrible place to "learn" anything. It's 90% advertisement, 5% porn, and 5% information, three fourths of which is just plain wrong. Being offended easily, being grumpy, or unwilling to entertain other's views is not needed. Thanks Mom. I am not offended easily. I am Grumpy, I've earned it. I do not suffer fools well, especially those who haven't taken the time to at least skim the manual and those people stick out like a putrefied thumb. I do entertain others views. Many of them are so tragically wrong they can't be classified as anything other than entertainment. There is no guarantee in the US Constitution of never being offended, even if some are trying to weasel one in there by hook or by crook. It's knife that cuts both ways. I find it very easy to delete posts I do not need. Ditto. -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [KPA1500] Input Power
The gain limit of 15 dB is set by the FCC. There is a move afoot to have them drop that particular requirement but the FCC also moves a "glacial" pace. No telling when it might happen. On 5/10/2017 12:30 PM, Ingo Meyer, DK3RED wrote: Hello Elecrafter, I have read the FAQ for the KPA1500. But there are no informations neither to the minimal or maximal input power nor to the gain. Or did I miss something? 73/72 de Ingo, DK3RED - Don't forget: the fun is the power! www.qrp4fun.de - dk3...@qrp4fun.de __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ksto...@ac0h.net -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Should we expect something new in Dayton?
Anybody else notice the bigger box, probably a necessity, on the KPA1500 or the change in color of the LCD from Orange to Blue? Hm...bigger box, change age of color scheme. K3X (Extreme) or K4? On 5/2/2017 6:08 PM, Tom branton via Elecraft wrote: Any thoughts on new Elecraft equipment being introduced at Dayton? Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ksto...@ac0h.net -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] [OT] Test
Testing -- R. Kevin StoverAC0H FISTS #11993 SKCC #215 NAQCC #3441 ARRL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500: Gain Mod when FCC Lifts 15db Rule
This is correct. On 4/21/2017 5:00 PM, Rick WA6NHC wrote: It is a rule that an amplifier in the HF bands cannot have more than 15 db gain. This is because stupid people do stupid things here (and I'm sure elsewhere too). So it was simpler to block everyone, then stop some. Rick nhc On 4/21/2017 2:51 PM, Kevin Cozens wrote: On 2017-04-21 06:43 AM, Richard Thorne wrote: So if and when the FCC lifts the 15db gain rule For those of us not in the US and subject to FCC rules, what is the FCC 15dB rule? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ksto...@ac0h.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
