You can't even believe how hard for me it is to NOT comment on a subject that has
wine in it!
On 7/25, Wayne said:
It's possible that we'll rewrite the K3 Downloader software application in VB6, etc., so that .NET
won't be needed. The only reason we use .NET now is that I'm a C programmer,
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The lower you go, the better, because you get more samples per Hz of
signal. (If you are sampling a 15 kHz signal 150,000 times per
second, that's 10,000 samples per Hz, but if you were to sample a 150
kHz signal the same number of times per second you only get 1000
Hi David!
For fine tune C22 you can use the simplest method with PC and specrpogram.
There is the original UA6HJQ's method:
-connect K2's AF-out to PC mic-input, and phones to PC phone out;
-turn On K2 and PC, and wait for 50-60 minutes (for temperature stability);
-check the connection
Rob Lundahl wrote:
Any recommendations for a low cost Iambic cw key?
Do you really mean an iambic keyer, or do you mean a high speed
electronic keyer. In my view, using iambic keyers is now becoming a
skill that one only learns for the challenge of learning it. If you
want a skill that
I seem to be very confused about the way VFOa and b control transmit and
want to get some clarification please.
I started (in 2004) with an Yaesu FT-857 and am still using that, the way it
works may well have coloured my understanding. If I may, let me describe
what I understand based on that:
I have the Elecraft HEXKEY and it is excellent, with a good solid feel to it.
I also have a collection of others (acquired over many yaers of searching for
a padle that would correct my mistakes !!)
OK; I gave up looking for error-correcting paddles and I am the proud owner of
a CHEVRON,
Looks great, Ed. You are welcome to add a listing for it in the
Personal Home Pages section at www.ham-directory.com . That goes for
anyone else who has a ham radio related homepage, too.
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I'm unclear about VFOA/B functionality when using the main and
subreceiver in diversity mode (i.e., tuned to same frequency) and the
transmitter in split mode. It seems that the subrx needs to be
assigned to VFOA in this case but I'm not sure if the K3 provides that
flexibility (like the Orion).
You might have seen my post asking for clarification too. I'm pretty sure
KRX3 will always use VFOb and can not be switched at present.
My understanding is that with the sub on, its audio goes to the right
channel of the stereo output and VFOa's audio goes to the left channel.
That's regardless of
On 10/16/07, David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You might have seen my post asking for clarification too. I'm pretty sure
KRX3 will always use VFOb and can not be switched at present.
My understanding is that with the sub on, its audio goes to the right
channel of the stereo
Rob; Define low cost
The used Begalis go for about what a new. Used Benchers are fairly
easy to find in various states of dis-repair. There are also the
AzSqrpions paddle-kits that seem to have a solid look, I've been
meaning to order one as a spare/travel paddle.
If you don't mind
I built a key kit from an article in QST November 2005, p. 28 and it
works very well. It is silent and sensitive.
It is presumably still available as a kit from the author, WA3ENK
You provide the paddle material, coax cable, and container.
I added a switch as I think the battery will run down
Hi Gang, anyone willing to part with there Yaesu SP5 with Timewave dsp
If you willing to sell it please e mail me..
Thanks
Ed
Wp4o, Tampa, Fl
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David,
It may help if you mentally divorce the physical VFOs from the A and B
designations and think of the DISPLAYED frequencies.
The main receiver will receive on whatever frequency is displayed on the
VFO A readout, the sub-receiver (if installed) will receive on whatever
frequency is
Thank you Don, I kinda thought that was how it was and in typing the mail,
came to realise I need to think in terms as you stated. So then I just
wanted clarification.
I have on more question then - lets say I have the KRX3 (I will when it
ships :-). I'm working a split DX, there's one hell of a
Arrrhhh
For RIT below, read XIT
Thank you Don, I kinda thought that was how it was and in typing the mail,
came to realise I need to think in terms as you stated. So then I just
wanted clarification.
I have on more question then - lets say I have the KRX3 (I will when it
ships :-). I'm
Several comments about liking the Hex Key have been made; I like mine, too
(although not the Elecraft version). If the Hex Key is such a good key, then
why is the Schurr key the one pictured with the K2 on the website?
Just wondering...
Clark KE4RQ
I agree with Jeff .. I think it's the best bang for the buck
de w1rt/john
On 10/15/07, Jeff Kinzli N6GQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I recently picked up a Begali Simplex. I absolutely love that key.
http://www.i2rtf.com/html/simplex.html
Cost-wise, it's hard to beat, and it's the smoothest key
David,
I think the real answer to those extensions will have to wait until
after the KRX3 ships. I really don't know how RTI and XIT interact with
the sub-receiver, nor have I though about how to best utilize it in
situations like you have posed.
73,
Don W3FPR
David Ferrington, M0XDF
Low cost - think used. Used is always a better bargain than new.
I had Bencher BY-1 BY-2 paddles. Loved them until I tried a Kent.
The Benchers are a bit squishy. The Kent is a very solid, very nice
feeling paddle. I got mine of e-Bay for about $90. I see the Kents on
e-bay from time to
I'll speculate that it's not for financial reasons and
respectfully suggest that they not press beyond what's
good for the long haul on my account alone. ;-)
So, are you volunteering to move to the back of the line? What a nice thing
to do. ;-)
Hey Ron,
I fully support the existence of Elecraft Mojo, but with 120 radials (one every
3 degrees?),
I think the mojo was trumped by the antenna setup.
I am currently playing with a 160 meter inverted L, so the radials caught my
attention.
Either way, good deal on the QNI 4000. 40 meters was
Good point. That is an 8 year old picture that we need to update. I
own both the Schurr shown and a Hexkey. I love them both :-)
I'll update it with the Hexkey after the K3 dust settles.
73, Eric WA6HHQ
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Clark Macaulay wrote:
Several comments about liking the Hex Key have been made;
For home station, try to find Kenwood PS53 or 52.
For trips, specially flying, Gamma HPS-1a, look for
http://www.gammaresearch.net/hps-1a.html
Benny OH9NB
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You never know until you try them. The K8RA keys at:
http://www.k8ra.com/
I have one(P-4) and love it.
Different sizes for different people.
Dick, NJ9K
I bought a K8RA P-1 many years ago when they were somewhat cheaper. It
seems to work OK, but the workmanship left much to be desired.
A very fine reputation and feeling I have found in these keys:
http://www.i1qod.it/prima.htm
http://www.xs4all.nl/~pa0fri/Diversen/Paddlekey/paddlekey.htm
My MacPaddle mark IV was 150 Euros, but a personal negotiation is
needed to get it,
and a timetable does not exist.
Worth of studying.
Don Wilhelm wrote:
How you alter the frequencies between the VFO A and VFO B is the result
of the button pushing. AB will make both VFOs the same - the contents
of VFO A are copied into both VFOs. A/B will swap the contents between
A and B. While you hold REV, the contents of A and B are
For years here at my place of employment we've offered UHF diversity
receivers where, instead of switching between the two signals, we
blend the audio outputs of the receivers in a ratio controlled by the
RF level of the received signals in the two receiver sections. Once
done using analog
Good point. That is an 8 year old picture that we need to
update. I own both the Schurr shown and a Hexkey. I love them both
I'll update it with the Hexkey after the K3 dust settles.
73, Eric WA6HHQ
Of course you'll still be able to see the Schurr at www.N4LCD.com/k2
Clark
Yep,
Try the Black Widow paddle made by Jerry Haigwood W5JS for $64 as a
kit. Fun to finish any way you want it or just leave it alone in its rustic
brass finish. Either way it's the best $250 paddle you can buy for $64.
I used a simple palm sander with fine sand paper and made a
Hi Folks,
I reported this problem back in the spring but didn't
have time to act on it. Forgive me as I re-state the
problem I'm having.
I have a K2 equipped with Don Wilhelm's constant audio
volume mod for digital operation (hope I described it
correctly, Don). I also use a Tigertronics SL-1+
Julian G4ILO wrote:
VMWare may be free, but XP isn't. And expecting non Windows users to
jump through technical hoops and buy a Microsoft OS just to run a
firmware loader does not seem to me to be reasonable.
I wonder how many Mac or Linux users out there have not ordered a K3
yet because of
Ken,
First, investigate the filter settings for RTTY with Spectrogram. Be
certain the FL1 positions are correct (use the OP1 filter and set the
BFOs similar to those used for SSB FL1). You may set the RTTY FL2, FL3,
FL4 filters any way you wish, but FL1 must be set to OP1 and the BFOs
There's another very inexpensive alternative not yet mentioned:
touch key paddles. For my purposes, mostly ragchewing at 25-30 wpm,
I actually prefer touch key paddles. There's no need to fuss with
contacts and adjustments, and they react to a lighter touch than even
the best and most
Another shameless plug:
As mentioned in another post, this weekend is Jamboree on the Air (JOTA).
This is a world scouting event for both boy and girl scouts. As with last
year my K2 will be the digital station at camp. These are the suggested
frequencies 3940, 7190, 14290, 18140, 21360, 24960,
Yea, I think we have. Or at least the list has shifted and isn't the
same as it was.
It is the K3's fault.
Prior to the K3, we were all engaged in buying building K1, K2, KX1
and mini-module units. Now with the K3, I suspect most of us are on
hold. We've ordered our K3 but are not ordering
I have the 100W amp mounted in an EC2 enclosure, all working great now, no
small thanks to Don!
I have a question. The little fan on the back seems to push air into the
unit, yet there is no obvious exit for it. Or am I missing something?
Almost seems like I need an automatic vent popping up at
Finished building and testing my XV50 a few days ago and just raised
the antenna this afternoon. I have a zero-beat ofthe local beacon at
50066.60 MHz but the owner of the beacon assures me it is transmitting
on 50064.30 MHz.
Lacking any testing equipment, what can I do to better align this? I
On 10/15/07, David Woolley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
...
broadcast stations. (Does anyone know a relatively accurate broadcast
station, receivable in a noisy location in the UK, and near the high end
of the VFO range?)
I there is or was the LDS station from School of Electronic and
Electrical
Where does all the hot air go?
Why into the mic, of course
LOL!
Actually, when the KPA is mounted in the rig, there is space along the
front of the heat sink, right where it meets the stubby little front
panel. Probably the same in the EC2.
Yes, the fan (whizzer!) is loud and annoying. I
I don't understand the w(h)ine level here . I believe that I would
do what I had to to be able to use one of the best radios on the band.
Even if it was an old laptop or PC for that purpose only.
Or
I would not let a cheap PC OS keep me from owning a K3.
73HankK8DD
Nick
Stephen,
The air exits just behind the front plate - through the fins of the heat
sink. There is lots of exit area, no need to worry.
As far as just how fast the fan comes on, that depends on the
temperature (of the heat sink at the PA transistor locations). CAL TPA
must be set in the
Hi, gang, I need your help. I just received a new MH2 mike from
Elecraft and intend it for eventual use on my third round K3 order. In
the meantime, I modified my K2 to use it -- the sheet included with the
mike provided instructions for doing so and I added the resistor across
pins 1 and 6
On 16/10/07 20:55, Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Where does all the hot air go?
Why into the mic, of course
LOL!
I should have expected that! In my defence of course, I can add that
although I have the mic plugged in, it hasn't been used yet!
Now that I have been prompted
Joe,
I am not certain why the Elecraft mike would have that kind of problem
and not the Icom mic. I have trouble believing it has anything to do
with the particular mike.
Get out the computer and Spectrogram (or similar tool) and check the
position of the IF filter passband for both LSB
Lately it has become a place to post comments and feelings and most of
the time nothing related to the reflector's original intention. Am I the
only one to notice this?
Fred has Rag Chew Central and Talk and Opinions forums at QRZ.COM.
That might be a better place for all the balderdash we've
Is the beacon generating a specific tone? WWV generates 500, and 600
Hz tones, as well as others. Spectrogram can be used to calibrate if
a tone is available from the beacon. N0SS site has downloads of the
last shareware version.
David Wilburn
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
K4DGW
K2 #5982
FP#-1751
Sorry, this was the XV50 thread. I replied to the wrong one. I
changed this subject to match.
David Wilburn
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
K4DGW
K2 #5982
FP#-1751
David Wilburn wrote:
Is the beacon generating a specific tone? WWV generates 500, and 600 Hz
tones, as well as others. Spectrogram can be
Darwin, Keith wrote:
Yea, I think we have. Or at least the list has shifted and isn't the
same as it was.
Hmmm ... the list has changed some, but you're right, the K3 both upped
the volume of postings just a little :-) and the fact that no one is
building them yet may have led to a bit more
One day I'd like to see a K3 wiki.
Contributer experts could weigh in on individual
topics such as:
* DSP/AGC - suggested settings based on band, mode,
signal strength.
* Diversity receive - how to best use the subreceiver.
N1EU stuff.
* Noise Blanking - settings based on the noise source.
*
FYI:
http://www.k8ra.com/
Dick, NJ9K
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Joe Hetrick
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 12:08
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] RE: CW: Best low cost iambic key
Rob; Define low cost
The
YES - forget forums - run it all on Twiki - we run my entire team in Twiki,
and although that team only consists of 6 of us, we service ~ 500 people.
On 16/10/07 23:50, Don Rasmussen [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent:
One day I'd like to see a K3 wiki.
Contributer experts could weigh in on individual
On Tue, 16 Oct 2007, Don Rasmussen wrote:
One day I'd like to see a K3 wiki.
InterestingJulian and I started a forum to cover such discussions...lots of
folks have signed up, few have posted.
I'm hesitant to start a Wiki, based on the lack of support for a web based
froum.
One of
One of the problem with the Wiki is that anyone can post to it and anyone
can change the posts of others...
Not necessarily. The HPSDR wiki and AMSAT's Eaglepedia are two examples of
ham-related wikis lwhich imit access for posting/editing, but provide
unlimited access for viewing.
73,
Hi All:
This reflector used to be a Gold Mine for builders.
It was fun sifting through it and learning what others
were experiencing and solutions
This is still a great place to mine for Elecraft
product info, yes mining is a bit more difficult, but
great results are still available.
I was
My vote for an inexpensive, and very nice feeling paddle, for Iambic
keying, is the Code Warrior Junior by Vibroplex
http://www.vibroplex.com/code_warrior_junior.html
I have one mounted on cell phone hardware in my car and use it daily.
I'd use my Blue Racer bug (1965) but the bumps send too
Thanks, Don.
HHmmm...now I wish I could have built my K2. I'd have
a better idea of what you're talking about.
This sounds like a project for Saturday afternoon. I
read through the SSB adapter manual this afternoon, so
it's not as intimidating sounding as I first thought.
Nevertheless, I'll
You might want to look over the Morse Express web pages..
http://www.mtechnologies.com/keys.htm
They have a list of keys from about $10.00 on up to $1500.00
I like the Palm Radio paddle and keyers for use when away from the shack..
Otherwise I have a bencher paddle I use at home.
Hope that
There is a huge difference between the old battery-backed memory and
using Flash memory. As you note, the battery will eventually run
down, causing memory to be lost. Flash memory will retain its
contents for a very long period - Microchip specifies this at 40
years minimum, 100 years
At 02:46 AM 10/16/2007, Jack Brindle wrote...
There is a huge difference between the old battery-backed memory and
using Flash memory. As you note, the battery will eventually run
down, causing memory to be lost. Flash memory will retain its
contents for a very long period - Microchip specifies
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