I too would like to be able to send low power RF to my SGC to tune it.
I'm NOT asking for a f/w change right now, my suggestion below requires it
be incorporated with the capability of controlling the KAT3 on individual
antennas.
A menu option that sets the power you wish to use. The function is
Dave G4AON napsal(a):
I seem to be missing the point of this PTT CW keying thing... Is it for
transverter/linear/mast head pre-amp use on VHF/UHF?
BINGO!
Great job made by Elecraft!
Thanks!
73!
Lexa, ok1dst
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This capability is exactly what I'd like to see, too. I'm actually
using a manual external tuner on ANT B. I can tune using as little as
1W. Ideally, I'd like the option (which David didn't request) to see
the SWR when tuning. In K2 terminology, I'd like to have CAL S mode
automatically selected
Yes, watching the SWR would be good (I'd assumed that would be there).
I use an ext. SWR meter, but watching the SWR as the SGC tunes via the K3
display would be much nicer.
On 25/9/07 09:00, Julian G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent:
This capability is exactly what I'd like to see, too. I'm actually
SWR is displayed on the TS-480 when using the PF button to generate a
carrier.
The function works perfectly on the Kenwood rig, no need to re-invent
things - just a little copying/cheating would be fine by me.
73 Dave, G4AON
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At 9/24/2007 11:27 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote:
Joe, aa4nn wrote:
Do you mean
...closing PTT has no effect because QSK already
has you in transmit mode?
Or while in QSK mode must you closs PTT in order to transmit?
de Joe, aa4nn
There are three modes available.
1) PTT
2) Semi-QSK
3) QSK
In QSK mode,
So do I, but when using such a low power level for tuning, the minimum
is much easier to observe using the digital meter than the analog one.
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On 9/25/07, David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL
I seem to be missing the point of this PTT CW keying thing...
Is it for transverter/linear/mast head pre-amp use on VHF/UHF?
I don't know, but that certainly hasn't been the focus of our discussion of
this feature. It is simply providing PTT-only control of transmission for
the CW mode, just
That is great! I am amazed at how quickly the idea was
accepted, implemented and tested considering the fact that
Elecraft is concentrating on getting the FCS out the door.
Probably another example of feature creep, but one that is
much appreciated.
Well, I've been campaigning for this
Don wrote the following:
Joe and all,
I have the same questions.
Since no one has explained the difference between 'Transmit mode' and
the K3 is now transmitting since QSK has been started with a keypress
- I would
Thanks for good explanatiion of PTT in K3.
I would also hope that the K3 carrys
forward the 8R feature built into the K2.
This keys some amps perfectly well.
de Joe, aa4nn
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Am I missing something or is this PTT stuff simply the same
as MOX (in a Yaesu)?
PTT is a jack on the K3 rear panel that performs as you describe MOX below
when it is shorted to ground. Typically a footswitch is connected to the
PTT jack. QSK and SEMI break-in are disabled in this mode.
I would also hope that the K3 carrys
forward the 8R feature built into the K2.
This keys some amps perfectly well.
Amplifier keying provided via the KEY OUT jack on the K3 rear panel.
73,
Ed - W0YK
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W0YK:
Thanks to you and others speaking up, it is clear that this standard feature
on all radios is really being used by a number of operators. I wouldn't
call it feature creep, but rather a basic feature that should be in every
radio.
Yes, it's been in such popular rigs as the
If the sidetone in the K3 is adjusted to a value other than default(which is ?),
is the offset adjusted along with it? Does one need to realign anything if the
sidetone frequency is adjusted?
What indication(s) does the K3 provide for zerobeat?
thanks
73 - k3hrn
Thom,EIEIO
Email, Internet,
Gee whiz...go to bed early for one night and you miss all the good stuff.
Okay, cw PTT is done. That's just great!
I guess this is one more difference between E and TT - and
clearly on the plus side for E.
Well done gents; kudos, and all that.
de Doug KR2Q
After the 28 posts on K3 PTT, I'm thinking we
haven't heard the last of this!
Wow - 45 versions and re-explanations of what the
K3 PTT function is. In just CW? As a non-contestor,
getting back into hamradio ham - I'm starting to
think the K3 is getting perhaps too complex, for
normal
Not being rude, but you tried to drive an FT-2000 or worse an FT-857 where
nearly everything is on menus!
So far, this is looking like an easy ride, but with every comfort you could
imagine.
On 25/9/07 12:38, Fred (FL) [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent:
Its starting to
resemble a 747 dashboard.
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Ah, um, what is WHHTLOT?
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Hi Vic:
You didn't mention it, but I'm assuming that this is with QSK and
SEMI-QSK NOT invoked, right?
Haven't loaded the latest firmware release... busy yesterday... will
do so though.
73,
Tom
At 22:15 09/24/2007, Vic K2VCO wrote:
I just loaded Wayne's latest K3 firmware, and (in
Hi Vic:
DISREGARD - Just re-read the bottom of your previous message... sorry.
Tom
_ I errantly wrote _
You didn't mention it, but I'm assuming that this is with QSK and
SEMI-QSK NOT invoked, right?
Haven't loaded the latest firmware release... busy yesterday... will
do so
So, if you have an old dog slow linear, you mash the foot switch and then
hit the key line with the computer and when the computer is DONE you finally
release the foot switch :-) Looks like MISSION ACCOMPLISHED to me
.. :-)
Walt K8CV Royal Oak, MI.
On Tue, Sep 25, 2007 at 07:09:40AM -0400, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote:
Gee whiz...go to bed early for one night and you miss all the good stuff.
Okay, cw PTT is done. That's just great!
I guess this is one more difference between E and TT - and
clearly on the plus side for E.
Well done
I'm curious what controller/microprocessor(s) is/are used in the K3 and
what languages or development tools are used to program it at Elecraft?
TIA
73
Goody
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Fred,
I believe it has been clarified now - many thanks to Vic and Ed. The
problem that I saw was that different folks had a different view of what
Transmit Mode meant when in CW mode. I would prefer the use of
Transmit State instead to describe a state of the hardware apart from
the
Hi Don, et al:
Since no one has explained the difference between 'Transmit mode'
and the K3 is now transmitting since QSK has been started with a
keypress - I would believe that the PTT input is redundant when in
QSK or Semi-break-in modes.
Actually, it' might not all that redundant, since
One way to eliminate the problem (I have never had it) with the front panel
headphone jack in the K-2 is to use the rear panel mounted external speaker
jack, which is less convenient, but more reliable...While this will energize
only one side of the headset, the jack is a standard 1/8 mono
On Tue, 25 Sep 2007, Tree wrote:
On Tue, Sep 25, 2007 at 06:43:28AM -0400, Thom LaCosta wrote:
If the sidetone in the K3 is adjusted to a value other than default(which
is ?), is the offset adjusted along with it? Does one need to realign
anything if the sidetone frequency is adjusted?
Tom Hammond wrote:
Actually, it' might not all that redundant, since there ARE times when, even
in QSK, you might NOT want to allow the rig to return immediately to RX...
WHILE SENDING... for instance when you're in the middle of a transmission
and someone
(not the guy you're sending to)
On Tue, 25 Sep 2007, Bill W5WVO wrote:
Tom Hammond wrote:
Just hit the foot switch (connected to PTT) and you'll mute the RX until
you let up on the footswitch.
Would the same apply to SSB or AM operation for the monologists in the crowd?
73 - l3hrn
Thom,EIEIO
Email, Internet, Electronic
Thom LaCosta wrote:
If the sidetone in the K3 is adjusted to a value other than
default(which is ?), is the offset adjusted along with it? Does one
need to realign anything if the sidetone frequency is adjusted?
Unlike the K2, the sidetone pitch and filter center frequency are
adjusted
Bill W5WVO wrote:
Tom Hammond wrote:
Actually, it' might not all that redundant, since there ARE times
when, even in QSK, you might NOT want to allow the rig to return
immediately to RX... WHILE SENDING... for instance when you're in the
middle of a transmission and someone
(not the guy
Fred (FL) wrote:
After the 28 posts on K3 PTT, I'm thinking we
haven't heard the last of this!
Wow - 45 versions and re-explanations of what the
K3 PTT function is. In just CW? As a non-contestor,
getting back into hamradio ham - I'm starting to
think the K3 is getting perhaps too complex,
I agree!! This is a fantastic program for CW Practice!
Timothy KG6RII
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On Tue, Sep 25, 2007 at 10:47:31AM -0400, Thom LaCosta wrote:
On Tue, 25 Sep 2007, Tree wrote:
Great...and the tone itself can be adjusted? I favor the lower tones.
Yes - I am running mine at 500. Think it goes down to 350.
What indication(s) does the K3 provide for zerobeat?
You can
Hi,
I?ve been using my KPA100 for a while and suddenly had a strange smell
in my nose - like something being very hot from too many amperes. I
opened the unit, could not find anything burnt or molten but found
resistors R38/R39 in the final stage hot. I still could touch them
without burning
But when you use the Auto-Spot function you do hear the tone as it tunes.
-
73,
Greg - AB7R
Whidbey Island WA
NA-065
On Tue Sep 25 12:56 , Tree sent:
On Tue, Sep 25, 2007 at 10:47:31AM -0400, Thom LaCosta wrote:
On Tue, 25 Sep 2007, Tree wrote:
Great...and the tone
Kevin Rock wrote:
Last night, during the 40 meter net, I heard a DG hail sign. Then I
copied K?DGW. I asked, Is that you Fred? and got a reply in the
affirmative. Today I received an email from K6DGW disabusing me of the
notion of his 40 meter QNI. So, I have a conundrum: there is another
Tree wrote:
In this mode - pressing the SPOT button
will enable the AUTO SPOT feature - and the radio will tune in the station
automatically.
Tell me you're kidding, Tree! Does the tuning knob move while it's
doing this? :-)
73,
Fred K6DGW
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When will we begin to see more information on these?
Regards,
Dick - KA5KKT/4
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I was not able to check in on Sunday evening. The 3, 5, 8, and 0 do not
appear to be in use.
David Wilburn
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FP#-1751
Fred Jensen wrote:
Kevin Rock wrote:
Last night, during the 40 meter net, I heard a DG hail sign. Then I
copied K?DGW. I asked, Is that you
Keith:
Not having a K3 in hand, I am just making a best guess, but I would
say, based on your self-description as a cw ragchewer, casual DXer,
and contester-light, I'd say go for the K2/100. This recommendation
takes into account that you want 100 watts. But if you're happy with
the K3/10 power
On Tue, Sep 25, 2007 at 10:25:31AM -0700, Fred Jensen wrote:
Tree wrote:
In this mode - pressing the SPOT button
will enable the AUTO SPOT feature - and the radio will tune in the station
automatically.
Tell me you're kidding, Tree! Does the tuning knob move while it's
doing this? :-)
Tree wrote:
In this mode - pressing the SPOT button will enable the AUTO SPOT
feature - and the radio will tune in the station automatically.
Tell me you're kidding, Tree! Does the tuning knob move
while it's doing this? :-)
Welcome to the world of software-defined radios.
73,
Ed
I had absolutely no idea that PTT was this complex and required all
these words to adequately describe it :-) The only complexity in PTT
that I've ever known about is that it should stand for push, then talk
since it's fairly common for new hams to start talking and then push the
mic button.
On Tue, Sep 25, 2007 at 10:43:33AM -0700, Fred Jensen wrote:
I had absolutely no idea that PTT was this complex and required all
these words to adequately describe it :-) The only complexity in PTT
that I've ever known about is that it should stand for push, then talk
since it's fairly
Keith
My favourite rig since 2001 is my ten Watt K2. There's plenty of DX to
be worked on 10 Watts of CW, even with my simple wire antennas I've
worked dozens of countries out as far as ZL. SSB would be another issue,
ten Watts of SSB is hard work compared to ten Watts of CW.
Given the
Hey Keith,
I'm a new ham, so take this for what its worth. I have K2/100 #5099 and it
is my first transceiver. I did the split of the KPA100 into the EC2 with the
KAT100. This summer I operated almost exclusively outside in my yard with my
basic K2 and a small wire doublet up in a tree. I ran 5
Fred, you said it all!
Doug
W6JD
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I had absolutely no idea that PTT was this complex and required all
these words to adequately describe it :-) The only complexity in PTT
that I've ever known about is that
On Tue, 25 Sep 2007 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
But when you use the Auto-Spot function you do hear the tone as it tunes.
Ah...a throw-back sound to first having a vfo...probably spent more time
zerobeating the guy than sending his call.
If autospot is on, does the K3 follow a drifting
Another way to look at it is that 10 watts is 10 dB (about 1.5 S-units)
below 100 watts.
That's enough to make a difference, but not a huge difference in who you can
work and when, especially on CW. SSB is perhaps a little more of a
challenge, but that might be because I'm a CW op too and only
Hi all,
I know that some of you have sold (or are planning to sell) your K2 in
favor of the new K3, but I was wondering if you have sold other radios
in favor of a K2 in the past.
I have an IC-735 (1980s 100w HF radio), a FT-817 (QRP HF radio), and a
few VHF/UHF rigs. I want to pick up a K2,
I would get the K3 for the same reason that Dave gave. If you get the K2 it
won't be long before you are wondering about the K3 and you'll probably end up
with both. If you get the K3 you can save some money. When everyone starts
getting their K3's, you'll be reading about them and that will
On Tue, Sep 25, 2007 at 04:11:13PM -0400, Thom LaCosta wrote:
On Tue, 25 Sep 2007 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
But when you use the Auto-Spot function you do hear the tone as it tunes.
Ah...a throw-back sound to first having a vfo...probably spent more time
zerobeating the guy than sending
Hi All
Can I assume that the Auto Spot function will lock onto the received
signal if ONLY one signal is audible
in the receiver pass band.
Or will it lock on to the closest signal to the side tone you have
previousy set
Thanks
Rowland
G4APO
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When you have the CWT tuning indicator on you should be able to see the signal
on
the display and be somewhat close. Then it will tune to that signal when you
tap
the SPOT button.
-
73,
Greg - AB7R
Whidbey Island WA
NA-065
On Tue Sep 25 16:45 , Rowland sent:
Hi
OMG, please do NOT implement this autotracking feature. It's bad
enough that one signal will drift across the band, now you want the K3
to intelligently drift also?
ARGH!
This is one idea that makes ZERO sense.
:-(
de Doug KR2Q
PS. And please don't build in the option to add a chirp to the
DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote:
OMG, please do NOT implement this autotracking feature. It's bad
enough that one signal will drift across the band, now you want the K3
to intelligently drift also?
ARGH!
This is one idea that makes ZERO sense.
Nobody having anything to do with Elecraft suggested
At 04:08 PM 25/09/07, you wrote:
PS. And please don't build in the option to add a chirp to the signal either.
Hey, you hit on a good idea there. Now days everybody sounds the
same, clean pure signals, and electronic keyers. In the Good ole
days, so they say, you could tell who people were
John Shadle wrote:
Hi all,
I know that some of you have sold (or are planning to sell) your K2 in
favor of the new K3, but I was wondering if you have sold other radios
in favor of a K2 in the past.
I have not.
I have an IC-735 (1980s 100w HF radio), a FT-817 (QRP HF radio), and a
few
On Tue, 25 Sep 2007, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote:
OMG, please do NOT implement this autotracking feature. It's bad
enough that one signal will drift across the band, now you want the K3
to intelligently drift also?
ARGH!
This is one idea that makes ZERO sense.
It was a question about the
On Tue, 25 Sep 2007, Vic K2VCO wrote:
Nobody having anything to do with Elecraft suggested this. Maybe it was a
joke?
It was a question, not a suggestion.
Adding chirp, on the other hand, sounds interesting. A little buzz, too, so
you can sound like a Russian station of the 1950's.
Is
On Tue, 25 Sep 2007, John wrote:
At 04:08 PM 25/09/07, you wrote:
PS. And please don't build in the option to add a chirp to the signal
either.
Hey, you hit on a good idea there. Now days everybody sounds the same, clean
pure signals, and electronic keyers. In the Good ole days, so they
I purchased my K2 (S/N 5665) solely on the word of a fellow
DX'peditioner and contester KE7X. Some of you will recognize
the name of the group Fred belongs to ... Team Vertical. They
use only K2/00's. Before retirement limited my spending, I was
a member of this group.
My shack ... all at
Oh boy, this thread brings back memories of the keying filter
many of us built to give our rigs a distinctive sound. My T-4XB
sounded pretty good, too! (:-))
73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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At 15:11 09/25/2007, Thom LaCosta wrote:
If autospot is on, does the K3 follow a drifting signal...or is it a
one-shot kind of operation that would have to be initiated again?
Nope... that's your job. Once you push [SPOT], and the K3 has initially zeroed
the received signal, if HE moves, you
And let us not forget the banana boat swing.
Doug, W6JD
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DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote:
OMG, please do NOT implement this autotracking feature. It's bad
enough that one signal will drift across the band, now you
On Tue, 25 Sep 2007 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
And let us not forget the banana boat swing.
I've asked for a swing option several times..if one can get banana boat, there
should also be a Lake Erie one. I'll leave it to some other OT to mention more.
73 - k3hrn
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Greetings folks,
If I may interrupt the K3 threads for just a moment...
My K2 SN 4912 developed a fault sometime between last evening and
this evening! Upon jumping to the shack to
have a few relaxing QSO's before bed I was greeted by an INFO 080. I
figured I'd start by checking
I did not sell anything to get my K2, but sold the 756 pro after
I got the K2, since the performance was so much better on the K2.
I did not sell the K2 to get the K3, but sold it because
I ran into a bunch of car bills, and the K3 will get here whenever.
I would not hesitate to sell almost any
The only reason I keep my TS 850 SAT is because no one will give me all
that much for it. For the few bucks return I can leave it on the bench
and look at it.
What can you say, after the Elecraft gear came out it made all the
others less valuable.
Wish I could get half what I paid for it.
Werner
Hello all,
I just put in an order for a K3. I currently have two FT-2000's
which I happen to like very much. I am very anxious to see how the
K3 stacks up. I guess I will be in group 3.
Is there a separate reflector for the K3?
Thanks in advance.
Mike W0MU
I don't understand fully the mode wideband FM?
At one point, there was a 2 meter repeater in
northern Baltimore County, which had a link
to 10 meters - back in the 90's. I think the
10 meter portion (link), operated in Wideband FM
mode? I may have this mixed up - but I've always
hoped someone
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