Re: [Elecraft] K3 operating tip: AFX (audio effects)

2007-11-19 Thread Julian G4ILO
How about uploading some stereo MP3s we can download and listen to? -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset

2007-11-19 Thread Dr. Werner Furlan
hi Kevin, On 19 Nov 2007 at 17:06, KBG Luxford wrote: I looked at G4ILO, Julian's, site and found there an interesting discussion of the Plantronics Gamecon 1 for use with the K2. Now this headset is not available down here in Oz as far as I can determine. I am wondering if Julian or

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset

2007-11-19 Thread Joe-aa4nn
Their statment should steer you clear away from considering the Plantronics Gamecon headset. de Joe, aa4nn SNIP The .Audio 350 is a modern equivalent to the old GameCom 1; the two headsets have comparable specifications however neither of these products are radio headsets. We do not rate our

Re: [Elecraft] KSB2 sidetone?

2007-11-19 Thread Don Wilhelm
Chris, I cannot relate 'sidetone in the headset' with SSB operation. In CW, there is a sidetone presented to the headphones or speaker which follows the keying, but there is nothing of that sort for SSB. If you lost your CW sidetone while using the K2 memory, that is quite another matter.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 operating tip: AFX (audio effects)

2007-11-19 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
Julian G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 10:00 AM How about uploading some stereo MP3s we can download and listen to? -- Although a stereo recording should give you a good idea of the effect, it might

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset

2007-11-19 Thread Bill NY9H
that statement ( from Plantronics) is so marketing The last thing Plantronics wants is to have dispatch centers who pay 160-300 per headset DISCOVER how to integrate mass marketed PC marketed ( read low pricepoint) microphones into their systems. Yes they may be built to endure a tougher

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset

2007-11-19 Thread Don Wilhelm
Just my opinion here: For those who have the 'where-with-all' to build a proper adapter for these PC microphones and headsets, many of them will work just fine - some even great. Besides, they are inexpensive things to experiment with just to see if you can make it work for your use. But if

RE: [Elecraft] KSB2 sidetone?

2007-11-19 Thread Craig Rairdin
I cannot relate 'sidetone in the headset' with SSB operation. In CW, there is a sidetone presented to the headphones or speaker which follows the keying, but there is nothing of that sort for SSB. The K3 does provide a means of monitoring the transmitted audio (but that is not a

Re: [Elecraft] KSB2 sidetone?

2007-11-19 Thread David Cutter
The reason for sidetone is that it makes talking much easier if you can hear your own voice. Early telephones could easily be made to have no sidetone, but it was found that the user found it difficult to speak properly, so some of their voice was fed back just for this purpose. If you have

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Question re: SSB

2007-11-19 Thread Tom Hammond
Hi Bob: I understand that Elecraft transceivers to date have really been a CW ops dream, which leads me to the following question re the K3: Will phone (SSB) operators find this rig as wonderful with regard to voice as CW operators do with CW? Just finished operating in the SS Phone... NOT my

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Question re: SSB

2007-11-19 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Tom, Thanks for the report. You have me salivating for my K3. On 11/19/07 7:12 AM, Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Bob: I understand that Elecraft transceivers to date have really been a CW ops dream, which leads me to the following question re the K3: Will phone (SSB) operators

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Construction Photos (Link)

2007-11-19 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
Ken, My shield was OK. The white tissue paper was a bit out of character, but the shield was protected. That was some scratch you show in your photo. At least it's hidden a bit! That clearance you mention is close, but nothing contacting the shield. :) I'm stuck at the moment waiting for a

[Elecraft] RE:SIDETONE

2007-11-19 Thread Robert 'RC' Conley
Everybody has sidetone. When you record your voice and play it back you'll notice it doesn't sound the same as you hear yourself because you hear your speech returning through your skull bones. While wearing headphones you're hearing the murmur or sidetone if you will returning through your skull

[Elecraft] (no subject)

2007-11-19 Thread Larry Putman
Is there any word on the availability of the External Reference Option and the cost?? Larry Putman WB3ANQ Pasadena, Maryland FM19rc K3 on Order Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with

[Elecraft] External Ref opt K3

2007-11-19 Thread Larry Putman
Is there any word on the availability of the External Reference Option and the cost?? Larry Putman WB3ANQ Pasadena, Maryland FM19rc K3 on Order Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo

[Elecraft] K3 #80 arrived today!

2007-11-19 Thread Dave G4AON
Serial #80 (K3/100 kit with ATU, TCXO, 2.8 KHz and 400 Hz filters), ordered 30th April, shipped 14th November arrived by UPS Express this afternoon... Now to burn some midnight oil. All items appear to be present and correct, but I've not opened/checked every item. 73 Dave, G4AON

[Elecraft] Source for K2 Audio Pot

2007-11-19 Thread Roelof Bakker
Hello all, For a home brew project I need a number of PCB mounted audio pot's, similar to the one used in the K2. Does anybody know a source for these? Thank you in advance. Roelof Bakker, pa0rdt Middelburg, Netherlands JO11tm -- Mijn Postvak In wordt beschermd door SPAMfighter. 517

[Elecraft] External Reference Option K3

2007-11-19 Thread Larry Putman
Sorry for the missing subject in my first message Is there any word on the availability of the External Reference Option and the cost?? Larry Putman WB3ANQ Pasadena, Maryland FM19rc

RE: [Elecraft] K3 #80 arrived today!

2007-11-19 Thread Edward Dickinson, III
Would any K3 owners care to offer commentary on the general coverage recieve without the KBPF3 Module? Regards, Dick - KA5KKT/4 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

[Elecraft] SSB contesting

2007-11-19 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
I've finally gotten my K3 on the air for 'phone Sweepstakes. But that leads to a question that may have been answered already- Is the audio input hard selected, as it appears, or can multiple inputs be used, depending on where PTT is asserted? I'd like for my computer to act as a DVK feeding the

[Elecraft] K3: SSB Operation

2007-11-19 Thread Van W1WCG
Greetings all: Trying to put K3 SN 42 on SSB to make a few SS contacts, using an Elecraft MH-2 Mic. I set up MIC SEL for FP:h and turned on the bias. I can adjust the Mic gain and compression, and hear the results with MON turned on, and see the CMP and ALC graphs function. It seems to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Construction Photos (Link)

2007-11-19 Thread Julian G4ILO
On Nov 18, 2007 8:49 PM, Alan D. Wilcox [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just posted more pix on http://wilcoxengineering.com/K3sn40.aspx Thanks for posting them. Did you do some straightening up of the toroids or were yours just more neatly done than the one we saw the pictures of a week or so ago?

Re: [Elecraft] KSB2 sidetone?

2007-11-19 Thread Robert 'RC' Conley
Everybody has sidetone. When you record your voice and play it back you'll notice it doesn't sound the same as you hear yourself because you hear your speech returning through your skull bones. While wearing headphones you're hearing the murmur or sidetone if you will returning through your skull

Re: [Elecraft] SSB contesting

2007-11-19 Thread Lyle Johnson
But that leads to a question that may have been answered already- Is the audio input hard selected, as it appears, or can multiple inputs be used, depending on where PTT is asserted? There is one PTT line inside the radio. Thus, the K3 has no way of knowing if you pressed a PTT button on

Re: [Elecraft] SSB contesting

2007-11-19 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
That's what I was afraid of. Oh well, 73, doug Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:32:14 -0800 From: Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] But that leads to a question that may have been answered already- Is the audio input hard selected, as it appears, or can multiple inputs be used,

Re: [Elecraft] k3 operators on SS

2007-11-19 Thread Jeff Stai
If you did hear me I would be interested in any reports. Early in the contest I was told that my audio was weak and one of our club told me to crank up the compression. By the end I had the compression cranked all the way up and a lot of high-range gain (FP.H setting) dialed in. The Monitor

[Elecraft] Re: SSB contesting

2007-11-19 Thread wayne burdick
Doug, If you're using a computer, the application could potentially send commands to the K3 to select different TX audio sources in real time. We're working with software developers and adding new remote control commands as needed. 73, Wayne N6KR On Nov 19, 2007, at 9:33 AM, Doug Faunt

[Elecraft] K1 speaker replacement

2007-11-19 Thread ARDUJENSKI
Are these viable speaker replacements for the K1 when an internal battery pack is used? http://www.regalusa.com/micro_speakers___receivers.html Alan KB7MBI ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___

[Elecraft] SSB contesting

2007-11-19 Thread Barry N1EU
One issue here is that the K3 only allows a single audio source. Some other radios (e.g., Orion) allow you to enable both the rear line-in jack and the front panel mic jack. The simple K3 work-around seems to be to Y the front panel mic jack and pad down the line level audio to go in the front

Re: [Elecraft] SSB contesting

2007-11-19 Thread Leigh L. Klotz, Jr.
Yes, I also recently requested that DATA A mode default to the LINE IN jack, if there's not a per-mode default for MIC SEL and GAIN. The built-in isolated data interface is great and I unplugged my TigerTronics SL-1+ and used just two cables for digital modes. But as it is, you have to

[Elecraft] Re: SSB contesting

2007-11-19 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:42:12 -0800 Doug, If you're using a computer, the application could potentially send commands to the K3 to select different TX audio sources in real time. We're working with software developers and adding new

Re: [Elecraft] SSB contesting

2007-11-19 Thread Lyle Johnson
Hello Barry! One issue here is that the K3 only allows a single audio source. Some other radios (e.g., Orion) allow you to enable both the rear line-in jack and the front panel mic jack. We have an active discussion going on with the FT group about this very topic. The K3 hardware can

Re: [Elecraft] SSB contesting

2007-11-19 Thread Lyle Johnson
Hello Leigh! ... But as it is, you have to remember to change the MIC SEL setting and readjust the MIC GAIN when you switch from SSB to PSK. The LINE IN Gain and MIC Gain are separately maintained values, even though they use the same control, so when you switch from MIC to LINE the

Re: [Elecraft] SSB contesting

2007-11-19 Thread Leigh L. Klotz, Jr.
Thank you Lyle! So 50% of my problem is already solved! I can see you have many requests in this area and will be patient for you to work out what the right thing to do is. 73, Leigh/WA5ZNU Hello Leigh! ... But as it is, you have to remember to change the MIC SEL setting and readjust the

Re: [Elecraft] K3: SSB Operation

2007-11-19 Thread Ken Kopp
Did you do the TRANSMITTER TEST steps on page 52? They're a must. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

[Elecraft] SSB contesting

2007-11-19 Thread Barry N1EU
If they're both active, you mix them. During ssb contest with the Orion, N1MM Logger software has a check option to disable mic during DVK'ing. What N1MM actually does in code is turn the front panel mic gain down to zero during DVK'ing and then restores it after. Yes, if the user goes the y

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Construction Photos (Link)

2007-11-19 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
A few of the toroids were shoved over (from pack/ship), and I set those aright; otherwise I did not do much to line up etc. But while I'm thinking toroids, I wasn't impressed with the windings themselves. Instead of evenly-distributed turns, the turns were clumped up in 2's and 3's, large

Re: [Elecraft] K1 speaker replacement

2007-11-19 Thread Niel Skousen
or even a KX1 spkr If anybody knows what Apple is using for the iPhone spkrs... please holler. they sound pretty decent for the size. Niel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are these viable speaker replacements for the K1 when an internal battery pack is used?

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Question re: SSB

2007-11-19 Thread Stephen Brandt
Opinions are like noses. Everyone has one. So here is mine. I have been licensed since 1965, and have been a contester, both phone and cw, almost from the begining. My first contest was the 1966 Novice Roundup. Matt has some good points here. However, you may not wish to baptise a

[Elecraft] K3 in SS Phone

2007-11-19 Thread Ed Muns
I seldom operate phone, but ARRL Sweepstakes Phone is one exception. Our local contest club pushes all members to get on both modes of Sweepstakes for the club competition. I normally dread the approach of the phone weekend and while this year was no exception, I was curious how the K3 would

Re: [Elecraft] SSB contesting

2007-11-19 Thread Don Wilhelm
Lyle, Since the K3 hardware design is pretty well fixed in place now, for my part I would think mixing them would be fine. Any muting of an input would have to be done outside the K3 if indeed muting is required. Of course, I believe the ideal would be to have each PTT input line make its

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in SS Phone

2007-11-19 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Ed, I'm waiting for my K3 and I'm a phone man at present (working on my Morse). I have a 2.8kHz and 400Hz on order. Reading your post, maybe I should consider either a 1.8 or a 2.1 kHz filter too. Given the option, which would choose? Anyone else want to chip in too please. Kind of decision I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in SS Phone

2007-11-19 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Sorry, that should have been a choice between 1.5 1.8 ... On 19/11/07 19:19, David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: Ed, I'm waiting for my K3 and I'm a phone man at present (working on my Morse). I have a 2.8kHz and 400Hz on order. Reading your post, maybe I should consider either

Re: [Elecraft] SSB contesting

2007-11-19 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
Just to throw in my opinion, Another Menu Entry is not a real problem, but it can be a real solution. Being able to combine audio from Line In and Mic does the trick for me. I'll just wire up the Mic PTT to enable the audio from the mike. BTW, many comments have been made about how tight 20M

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in SS Phone

2007-11-19 Thread w6jd
I can only second Ed's comments. I, too, am a non-phone operator but SS did seem to be a good time to wring out the K3 on that mode. It's true, the vox/anti vox is flawless. No first syllable clipping and no annoying drop outs. The K3 audio is so clean that its a real pleasure to listen to. Ed

RE: [Elecraft] K3 in SS Phone

2007-11-19 Thread Ed Muns
If there were a 1.5kHz filter available, I might consider it. I'll be talking with INRAD about it. You can see what 1.5kHz is like by moving the DSP down to 1.5kHz, or even lower. You just won't have the crystal filter to keep nearby strong signals out of the DSP. I think the 1.8kHz filter

[Elecraft] Serial Bus Adapter

2007-11-19 Thread Bob
What was the rationale behind a cutting edge (2007-08) product such as the Elecraft K3 being supplied with a RS232 interface in stead of a USB port? I think it was 5 computers ago the last I saw the 9 pin RS2323. If eventually they do change to a USB direct port, will this be a retro fit for

[Elecraft] K3 user registry link?

2007-11-19 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
Sorry for the bandwidth, but I can't find the matching post. What is the URL for the K3 user registry? tnx...de Doug KR2Q PS...no didn't get mine ...not due yet (ordered at Dayton) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Question re: SSB

2007-11-19 Thread Matt Zilmer
Hey Steve, I didn't really baptise the K3 with SS. It was just the first serious contest opportunity I've had time for. And you're right - weird conditions prevailed. matt On Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:38:16 -0800, you wrote: Opinions are like noses. Everyone has one. So here is mine. I have

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Bus Adapter

2007-11-19 Thread Matt Zilmer
See http://www.elecraft.com/ Look for the K3 Online Order Page. KUSB Universal Serial Bus Adapter $39.00 A somewhat useful answer is that many hams use downrev computers. This seems to be because they spend a lot of $ on radio equipment. matt, WA6EGJ K3 s/n 24 14:39:12 -0500, you wrote:

Re: Fw: [Elecraft] DeoxIt and/or ProGold useage

2007-11-19 Thread Julian G4ILO
On Nov 19, 2007 7:49 PM, Ruchan Ozatay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Second Sending!! Any answer? Ruchan - TA2AH I would like to know if it is really necessary to use DeoxIt or ProGold product during the K3 (or any Elecraft products) assembling procedure or not? Any answer from Elecraft crew

Re: Fw: [Elecraft] DeoxIt and/or ProGold useage

2007-11-19 Thread Ken K3IU
It seems to me that if it were indeed really necessary to use any of these products during the assembly of the K3 (or other Elecraft Products) then this requirement would have been stated in the specs and included in the assembly instructions. Since it isn't, then it is apparent to me that it

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Bus Adapter

2007-11-19 Thread Jim Wiley
Bob - One issue might have been that I believe equipment that incorporates USB requires a licensing fee, whereas RS-232 does not. I have no idea how much the fee is, but it might have a significant impact on a relatively low volume product like the K3. - Jim, KL7CC Bob wrote: What

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Bus Adapter

2007-11-19 Thread Lyle Johnson
What was the rationale behind a cutting edge (2007-08) product such as the Elecraft K3 being supplied with a RS232 interface in stead of a USB port? There were several considerations: 1) Many of our customers have older computers with RS232 ports and not USB ports. 2) USB - RS232 adapters

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Bus Adapter

2007-11-19 Thread Julian G4ILO
One rationale is probably that RS-232 is still a widely recognized standard that is also very simple to implement on any computer, whereas USB would require the development of complex drivers that would make it even less likely that Linux or Mac users will be supported than is currently the case.

Re: [Elecraft] K3: SSB Operation

2007-11-19 Thread Vic K2VCO
Van W1WCG wrote: Big problem is: there is no RF output from the radio at all. Is there a special secret to getting SSB to work ? ? Yes, VOX/PTT is set to PTT and the transmit indicator lights up. Make sure that you have done the transmitter power calibration at 5 and 50 watts for each

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Bus Adapter

2007-11-19 Thread Mike B
What was the rationale behind a cutting edge (2007-08) product such as the Elecraft K3 being supplied with a RS232 interface in stead of a USB port? When I built my current PC a year ago, I specifically looked for a motherboard with a serial port. There are still a variety of products out there

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Plantronics Gamecon 1 Headset

2007-11-19 Thread Mike Scott
I will be using the On-Air Headset from US Interface with my K-3 when the K-3 arrives http://www.usinterface.com/Headset.html This is the same place that the Navigator digital-mode interface comes from which I believe Simon just purchased for his K-3. The headset-mic is a featherweight dual

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Bus Adapter

2007-11-19 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
There are still people put there using DOS logging programs, too. They wouldn't have USB support in that mode. 73, doug Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:10:20 -0800 From: Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] What was the rationale behind a cutting edge (2007-08) product such as the Elecraft K3

RE: [Elecraft] DeoxIt and/or ProGold useage

2007-11-19 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Good question Ruchan and I, too, was watching for answers. I understand some fabricators do use it as a preventative, but I don't know why: are they using a substandard connector material that needs the help or is there some other reason? I did not use DeOxit on my K3 or any other rig. I

[Elecraft] Re: K3 in SS Phone

2007-11-19 Thread wayne burdick
One of the variable-passband filters we've been considering is one for SSB, with a range of about 1.4 to 2.2 kHz. It would have 5 poles rather than 8, but I'm sure it would work well in combination with the I.F. DSP. The MCU would automatically dial in the crystal filter bandwidth to match the

[Elecraft] XV144 problem - no LEDs light up

2007-11-19 Thread john petters
Greetings Folks, I've just resurrected my XV144 after a year of none use. I needed to make up a new cable for the K2 to the XV. Everyting seems norml except that the LEDs are not lighting on transmit. As the relays operate, one bar flicks on and then goes off. I am getting about 15 watts

[Elecraft] DeoxIt and/or ProGold useage

2007-11-19 Thread Paul
Second Sending!! Any answer? Ruchan - TA2AH Hi, I would like to know if it is really necessary to use DeoxIt or ProGold product during the K3 (or any Elecraft products) assembling procedure or not? Any answer from Elecraft crew would be apreciated. 73, Ruchan (TA2AH) I use Deoxit or

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 in SS Phone

2007-11-19 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
That looks like a very good plan - Wayne, you've just done yourself out of a 2.1kHz sale! I'll wait for the variables. Now should I swap my 400 for a 200? On 19/11/07 21:24, wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: One of the variable-passband filters we've been considering is one for SSB, with a

[Elecraft] K3: SSB operation

2007-11-19 Thread Van W1WCG
Thanks to all who sent me good advice and suggestions regarding my problems with SSB transmission. In the end I received a hint from Lyle Johnson, KK7P, that solved the problem. During the initial setup of the filters, I somehow managed NOT to set the value for FL TX SB properly, and it was set

[Elecraft] Re: K3 in SS Phone

2007-11-19 Thread wayne burdick
Two followup comments. (1) I can't put a date or specs on the variable filters yet. (2) Ebay is a good place for previously-owned fixed filters. :) 73, Wayne N6KR On Nov 19, 2007, at 1:42 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: That looks like a very good plan - Wayne, you've just done yourself

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in SS Phone - non user observation

2007-11-19 Thread Lee Buller
Concerning SS Phone. The bands were extremely crowded which caused a whole lot of stress on the operators and rigs. I was multi-op at W0NO this year and we used a PROIII. I was not impressed. Well, it worked, but the fatigue I experienced after a 4 hours stint on the extremely crowded

[Elecraft] K3 # 69 has arrived in Dallas

2007-11-19 Thread WHam727
Ordered 4/29/07 @1142 PST Shipped by ground UPS Monday November 12th. K3/100 with two filters 500, 250, Hz XYL has dinner plans for us tonight...but I will be busy Thamksgiving Day !! Bill AK5X KX1sn 1023 K1 sn. 2033 K2/100 sn 4637 K3/100 sn. 69 ** See

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 in SS Phone

2007-11-19 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
I suspect there's going to be some very nice QRP rig designs that use 2.7kHz filters at 8.215 MHz. Speaking of filters, I find it amusing that there's a 2.1kHz filter available (I have one), but the WIDTH value jumps from 2.2 to 2.0 kHz. 73, doug From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Elecraft] XV144 problem - no LEDs light up

2007-11-19 Thread Don Wilhelm
John, Did you set up R10 properly? See page 28 of the new XV User's Manual for instructions. You may download the manual if you have an older one. (I am certain it is in the older manual too, just not certain where). 73, Don W3FPR I've just resurrected my XV144 after a year of none use.

[Elecraft] K3 Filters

2007-11-19 Thread Jim Wiley
Wayne - I am probably going to be purchasing a K3 sometime within the next few months. When I do, I am wondering about the filters. I have 2 each Yaesu FT-1000 MK 5 transceivers with all the slots full of Inrad filters. I read a message on this reflector several weeks ago that implied

Re: [Elecraft] DeoxIt and/or ProGold useage

2007-11-19 Thread Mike B
Since I was one of those who brought up the DeoxIT / ProGold usage, I'd like to post the following report I received from another list member. I hope he doesn't mind, as he'll remain nameless, and I've removed a thing or two from the report which might identify his major aerospace company. I

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Filters

2007-11-19 Thread wayne burdick
Hi Jim, The K3 uses completely different (and smaller) filter carrier boards. Your MK5 filters could in theory be removed from the existing carriers and put onto ours, but I'm not sure if we can supply empty carrier boards for customer use. I'll have to run this one by Eric. Another

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Question re: SSB

2007-11-19 Thread Robert Tellefsen
Hi Tom Thanks much for the report of the K3 in ssb contesting. I'm very interested in the hardware noise blanker. Do you have it yet? If so, did you notice an artifacts from using it in a crowded band like that contest? Thanks and 73 Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: Tom Hammond

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for November 19, 2007

2007-11-19 Thread Kevin Rock
Good Afternoon, Last night twenty meters was not a happy band. Other than Rick's mighty KX1 signal there were no strong stations. He was 599 here while I could not hear Pete's KX1 from California. It was rough going. Forty meters was not good to me either but N0SS had a better time of

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Bus Adapter

2007-11-19 Thread Phil Kane
On Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:39:12 -0500, Bob wrote: What was the rationale behind a cutting edge (2007-08) product such as the Elecraft K3 being supplied with a RS232 interface in stead of a USB port? I think it was 5 computers ago the last I saw the 9 pin RS2323. If eventually they do change to a

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Bus Adapter

2007-11-19 Thread Phil Kane
On Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:40:40 -0500 (EST), Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: There are still people put there using DOS logging programs, too. They wouldn't have USB support in that mode. That's always a problem. The program that I use for TNC operation - PKGold - is a DOS program that

Re: [Elecraft] DeoxIt and/or ProGold useage

2007-11-19 Thread Don Wilhelm
I did not really want to get into this discussion, but I now feel moved to make a few observations. First, I don't believe the use of DeoxIT /ProGold will hurt anything *if* used properly. I would not use DeoxIT on gold connectors or the ProGold on tin connectors - the effects are different.

RE: [Elecraft] Re: K3 in SS Phone

2007-11-19 Thread Ed Muns
Speaking of filters, I find it amusing that there's a 2.1kHz filter available (I have one), but the WIDTH value jumps from 2.2 to 2.0 kHz. It's been on the firmware issue list for some time now. Wayne is working on higher priories, and I'm glad he is! 73, Ed - W0YK

Re: [Elecraft] SSB contesting

2007-11-19 Thread Toby Deinhardt
Hallo Lyle, You specify to the K3 which of three possible sources ... It could however make sense, if possible to allow multi audio input. An example would be an external DVK (e.g. Laptop) hooked up to line in and the microphone connected to one of the microphone inputs. One could be

Re: [Elecraft] DeoxIt and/or ProGold useage

2007-11-19 Thread Mike B
I should have stated that, other than names and two pictures, that was the entirety of the report I received. Also, as Don pointed out, there's undoubtedly a lot more to the story than the short summary report I was forwarded, so it's still left up to the individual user to decide for themselves.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 user registry link?

2007-11-19 Thread Bruce Bowman
Try http://www.zerobeat.net/qrp/elowners.html Bruce Bowman, NM5B Santa Fe, NM Sorry for the bandwidth, but I can't find the matching post. What is the URL for the K3 user registry? tnx...de Doug KR2Q ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Bus Adapter

2007-11-19 Thread Fred Jensen
Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: There are still people put there using DOS logging programs, too. They wouldn't have USB support in that mode. I'm one of them [486/33 our son used years ago in college + TRLog]. Latest isn't always Greatest. All USB==RS232 adapters are not created

[Elecraft] K3 #80 fully QRV on QRP!

2007-11-19 Thread Dave G4AON
Number 80 went together without too much trouble. Around 5 hours for the basic build (w/o 100 W PA). There were a couple of issues: 1. Two of the plastic LCD cover bolts were too long. Will request a couple from support once I've added the PA, just in case something else is in error. 2.

[Elecraft] hard case for k2?

2007-11-19 Thread Oliver Johns
If I take my precious k2 in my car, I'd like to have an alternative to just throwing it bare into the back seat. Is there a HARD CASE that can be adapted / used for transporting the k2? Seems to me that Elecraft could sell a bunch of them if it offered such. It'd be nice to have one

[Elecraft] K3 user registry link?

2007-11-19 Thread Barry N1EU
Actually, for the K3 you should try http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/K3_Serial_Numbers 73, Barry N1EU Try http://www.zerobeat.net/qrp/elowners.html Bruce Bowman, NM5B Santa Fe, NM Sorry for the bandwidth, but I can't find the matching post. What is the URL for the K3 user

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Bus Adapter

2007-11-19 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
USB-to-RS232 adapters can show up problems- even Elecraft has had that problem show up with firmware download on some computers (my laptop being one of those). It's fixed now, of course. I was able to update using a real serial port (PCMCIA card) on that same computer, no problem. It's often

Re: [Elecraft] hard case for k2?

2007-11-19 Thread Phil Kane
On Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:00:49 -0800, Oliver Johns wrote: Does anyone have hints as to what kind of case to look for, and which ones they use? I use a Pelican case www.pelican-case.com for my camera equipment. It's just what you want. Either the 1200 or 1500 will do. -- 73 de K2ASP -

Re: [Elecraft] hard case for k2?

2007-11-19 Thread Don Wilhelm
Oliver, The padding of the back seat is all you likely need for quick transport - the K2 is not as fragile as the cautions that many folks propose would suggest. If you want something that elephants (airline baggage handlers :-) ) can stomp on without harming it, I would believe the pelican

[Elecraft] K3 Arrived in Clark CO

2007-11-19 Thread Doug Person
Its here - but haven't yet figured out where the serial number is. Can someone give me a hint? tnx - Doug -- K0DXV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

[Elecraft] K3 Toroids: Why some have uneven turns spacing (It's intentional!)

2007-11-19 Thread wayne burdick
Please DO NOT adjust the turns on any of the toroids in the K3 to make them look nicer :) In some circuits, we need to hold 2% or better tolerance on inductances to meet filter passband cutoff or ripple criteria. We carefully hand-adjust the windings after the toroids are mounted, because

Re: [Elecraft] SSB contesting

2007-11-19 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
Bzzt, I think it'd be better if this were implemented with the Line In having priority. The computer knows how to be quiet better than my scratchy throat does. 73, doug Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:08:06 +0100 From: Toby Deinhardt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hallo Lyle, You specify to the K3

[Elecraft] k2/100 with amp

2007-11-19 Thread Ron McMurray
anybody using an al811 ameritron with a k2/100. how do you hook up the alc line. ron, kc0tdj ___ 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.):

Re: [Elecraft] k2/100 with amp

2007-11-19 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ron, You don't!!! Depending on linear amplifier compression to control the driver output level is a sure way to introduce distortion into your transmitter path. Keep the drive level down to the point where the amplifier just peaks to max output or below that level and all will be well (i.e.

RE: [Elecraft] K3 #80 fully QRV on QRP!

2007-11-19 Thread Ed Muns
1. Two of the plastic LCD cover bolts were too long. Will request a couple from support once I've added the PA, just in case something else is in error. Be sure you didn't use two of the short 2-56 screws where the longer ones go for the VFO plate. 2. Mating the front panel/DSP to the main

[Elecraft] Serial Number 77 now underway in Clark, Colorado

2007-11-19 Thread Doug Person
K3/100 s/n 77 Status: I couldn't have asked for a better serial number. Guess I'll be up late tonight. I can hear my boss now saying You got a K-what? and that's more important than your project?. Yup. I'll need the next couple of days off... Doug -- K0DXV

[Elecraft] K3 Serial Number 63 has arrived in VK

2007-11-19 Thread Glenn McNeil
Hi Group, At Last ! The Big White Box arrived about 10 minutes ago, containing Serial Number 63 ( A K3/10 Kit ). I'll be busy for a while 73 Glenn VK4BG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to

[Elecraft] k2 with al811

2007-11-19 Thread Ron McMurray
thanks don. an answer that explains it in simple terms. ron, kc0tdj ___ 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.):

Re: [Elecraft] hard case for k2?

2007-11-19 Thread Justin Croonenberghs
Don Wilhelm wrote: If you want something that elephants (airline baggage handlers :-) ) can stomp on without harming it, I would believe the pelican case would be the proper choice. You wouldn't happen to know the exact model number of a Pelican case that works, do 'ya? There's a Pelican store

[Elecraft] Re: help

2007-11-19 Thread Justin L Croonenberghs
Justin Croonenberghs wrote: help Uh...disregard. Sent to the wrong address -- Justin Croonenberghs ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub,

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