Greg Wrote:
Hi Gang:
Need help insetting up the TCXO 1ppm oscillator.
I was trying to get Method 3 to work in setting up the oscillator.
I can get to the menu CONFIG:REF CAL but when I tap 1 I do not get EWF
xxC. I assume tap 1 is the #1 key on the key pad? Any help will be great.
Ed
WA3BZT
Hi Jeff
Be interested to know your pc set-up, as I am in the market for that as well.
David
G3UNA
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Date: 2008/11/23 Sun PM 09:57:13 GMT
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] LP-PAN
Go for it Dave. I also had a SDR1000 for years and replaced it
VAT on the K3 kit is payable but not import tax. The latter depends on the
accuracy of the 'code' numbers supplied by Elecraft, and I've always found
these absolutely right. UK Customs unfortunately often can't be bothered
checking the full number in their book (also on the web) and they have
Bruce, N7RR's plea for better colour contrast is, well, right on the button.
The many of us (mostly males) who have reduced red sensitivity will have found
the numerals on the dark grey keypad very hard to read. But at least we can
congratulate Elecraft on avoiding the even greater menace of
I am not sure if there are not some misunderstandings.
European VAT is a type of TAX, each country has different VAT values e.g.
Germany 19%, UK 17,5%
If you import something from a non EC country like USA you have to pay your
local VAT anyway. IF you import from inside EC there is NO extra VAT
I think it also depends on the point of entry and where the customs
centre is located.
Parcelforce International have a big clearing centre where all
internal packages arrive.
Unfortunately, as I was told by a customs officer there, their
computer system does not
accept the full TARIC code. So
Hallo,
I think it also depends on the point of entry and where the customs
centre is located.
Up to now my experience has been, if it has been sent via regular mail
(USPS, Deutsche Post, DHL), then customs is often expletive deleted.
Via UPS, til now, I haven't had any problems.
But of
I use two Com ports on my computer: one for my logging program (DXLab) and
the other for my rotator control
Does the K3 utility require a third com port and, if it does, how do I get
it ...since I have used all my ports
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Date: 2008/11/24 Mon AM 11:45:26 GMT
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Import tax and VAT (UK)
I think it also depends on the point of entry and where the
Joe G [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I use two Com ports on my computer: one for my logging program
(DXLab) and
the other for my rotator control
Does the K3 utility require a third com port and, if it does, how do
I get
it ...since I have used all my ports
I close the logging program and
Hi all,
I hope every one is fine and hanging in there despite the
downturn.A friend of mine needs some help. Her company is organizing a
cultural event and they want to show case picture postcards from all over
the world.
We as Hams have been using QSL cards and have been helping
Dave -
You'll need a sufficiently powerful PC, and be willing to load and configure
several other programs on it. My PC, a five year old Dell 4550 (2.5 GHz
CPU, 1GB RAM is only semi-useful for other functions when I've got all the
LP-PAN related software running, and that's with an internal
That's probably the way to do it from a best practices point of view.
When I'm flashing firmware on anything I shut off ALL the apps on the PC
(especially anti-virus), not just the one sharing a comm port.
Svend Spanget wrote:
I close the logging program and use this com port for the K3
English was never my best subject, but... I think he had it right first time
round... it's their name, rather than two words...
As per their web site: C Copyright Parcelforce Worldwide 2008. All Rights
Reserved
(that is unless the royal mail got it wrong as well?)
73
Andy
http://www.gd0tep.com
Hi for all K3-users,
Some weeks we searched for the reason of bad K3's sound and high level IMD.
We tried to replace resistors on the line-out board. But it is
ineffectual.
Fortunately, Vlad UN7GZ has found out the problem.
Vlad has analysed the K3-scheme and has found some discrepancy on the
Congrats Dale!
There were, at least, two other K2s in the winner circle ;o)
Gene, KB7Q and I both placed in the Top 10 SOLP... My certificate was
waiting for me when I went home.
Look forward to logging you and many other QRPers this year as well.
A couple of suggestions for any new QRP Top
Hi Ken,
Look forward to catching you on 160! That would be a new one for me ;o)
K3/100 #366 will be on from Zone 5.
Teams anyone???
73,
Julius
n2wn
K3s #320 and 321 at ZM1A - Multi-Two category.
Good luck and 73,
Ken ZL1AIH (at ZM1A in contests)
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Hi Alex,
What is the mod/problem found??
73,
Julius
n2wn
Alexander Ponomarenko-5 wrote:
Hi for all K3-users,
Some weeks we searched for the reason of bad K3's sound and high level
IMD.
We tried to replace resistors on the line-out board. But it is
ineffectual.
Fortunately, Vlad
And I thought it was -- Parcel Farce
73
Peter
GM8GAX
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Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote:
What is the mod/problem found??
Yes Alex, can you please say more about what you found on the RF Board and
what the fix was?
Congratulations on the success!
73,
Barry N1EU
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Alexander Ponomarenko-5 wrote:
Hi for all K3-users,
Some weeks we searched for the reason of bad K3's sound and high level
IMD.
We tried to replace resistors on the line-out board. But it is
ineffectual.
Fortunately, Vlad UN7GZ has found out the problem.
Vlad has analysed the
Unfortunately, good color is in the same boat as good audio. It is
very subjective and varies so much with individuals.
I rememeber when color PC monitors became available. It opened a whole
new era of trying to please everybody with a color scheme for
programs. There was no one color
I like the balance feature.
Is there any chance of making balance also work when not in sub mode? My
speakers are not evenly spaced because of the layout. I would like to be
able to adjust the balance in mono mode as well as in stereo mode.
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I'm running firmware 2.57 and I've recently noticed this...
An odd effect with the output power: it builds up from 5W to the
dialled in power over the course of about 5 QSOs after I change
bands. If I stay in a band and increase the power from, say, 50 to 70
watts, the output immediately
A total of 24 people were guests in our home on Saturday to attend the
K3 Northwest Workshop.
Overall, it was a success. We ran over time (what was I thinking?) and
there were lots of questions, suggestions, and plenty of interaction.
Elecraft graciously donated two prizes:
KFLA-500 500 Hz
Note, too, that you still have the full 1 ppm accuracy with the optional
TCXO.
What method 3 will give you when it's added to the firmware is the ability
to dial it in for somewhat better than 1 ppm by inputting the
temperature/frequency data.
Ron AC7AC
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From:
In K3 firmware revision 2.67 we introduced a new feature that may have
some bearing on this issue: independent sub receiver antenna selection
for diversity vs. non-diversity. It may have defaulted to AUX in either
case. If you didn't have an antenna connected to the sub's AUX input,
you would
Priwet Bill,
In original K3 the W16 is monowire (on top of the RF-board),
but if we will analyze the scheme, we can see that W16 must be in the
screen.
The W16 are near non screen-shielded BP-Filters, and we can see second
RX-channel on my first web-link:
Alexander Ponomarenko-5 wrote:
In original K3 the W16 is monowire (on top of the RF-board),
but if we will analyze the scheme, we can see that W16 must be in the
screen.
The W16 are near non screen-shielded BP-Filters, and we can see second
RX-channel on my first web-link:
I installed this last night in K3#51. I'm running uC 2.67, which
features the AGC-OFF hearing protection.
I'm trying to decide what LINE OUT and AGC setting to use for digital
modes with.
If AGC is disabled, line out values 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 produce strong
differences. After that I see
Don't know if you got a reply on this yet or not. But try doing the TX Gain
calibration described in the manual again on ALL bands at exactly 5W and
50W.
73
Greg
AB7R
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Sent: Monday, November 24,
When I connect my Hal DXP38 AF Out to the K3 Line In, I get a maximum of 20
watts RF output, even when the TX Level pot on the DXP38 is set for maximum
output, MIC SEL is set to Line In, PWR is set to 100 watts, and Line is set
to 60 (max setting available). I see no ALC bars.
When I connect the
There's a photo of Lyle (KK7P) on page 72 of the December CQ.
73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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Your conclusions are right-on. Because so many more of us use soundcards
than DXP38s (which were designed to plug into mic jacks) I hope there will
be no firmware change forthcoming. Two different source levels, 2 different
inputs. You have 2 mic jacks so you can have your mic on one and the
Nelson Moyer wrote:
When I connect my Hal DXP38 AF Out to the K3 Line In, I get a maximum of 20
watts RF output, even when the TX Level pot on the DXP38 is set for maximum
output, MIC SEL is set to Line In, PWR is set to 100 watts, and Line is set
to 60 (max setting available). I see no ALC
The LINE IN has a hardware attenuator so that soundcard outputs won't be
set to very low levels. This is to help protect against noise pickup on
LINE IN.
If the DXP-38 can't drive the K3 LINE INPUT, then you either need to
boost the signal or use a mic input with proper precautions for ground
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must be something wrong with me - I have no problem reading any of
them, or the display.
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On 24 Nov 2008, at
Hi,
My spectrum on the line out isn't even as clean as the before picture. In
addition to the spur at 12kHz I have spurs at 3.9kHz and 7.8kHz. They, as
well as the 12kHz spur are down about 75dB relative to an above AGC
threshold single tone. They are independent of mode and passband settings. I
It is the green colored wire beneath the noise blanker board?
And you replaced it with a coaxial cable on the bottom side of the RF
board, is that right?
73,
Drew
AF2Z
On Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:25:56 +0200, Alex UR5LAM wrote:
Priwet Bill,
In original K3 the W16 is monowire (on top of the
Barry N1EU wrote:
Alexander Ponomarenko-5 wrote:
In original K3 the W16 is monowire (on top of the RF-board),
but if we will analyze the scheme, we can see that W16 must be in the
screen.
The W16 are near non screen-shielded BP-Filters, and we can see second
RX-channel on my first web-link:
Ha! Great link. It even tracks the tool bag lost during the current shuttle
mission. At 2027Z it was just approaching the European west coast.
Just imagine, a $100,000 tool kit overhead, soon to become just another
burning streak across the sky.
Ron AC7AC
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From:
Yes Drew,
it is right.
And it is only beginning (W16).
73!
Alex UR5LAM
drewko wrote:
It is the green colored wire beneath the noise blanker board?
And you replaced it with a coaxial cable on the bottom side of the RF
board, is that right?
73,
Drew
AF2Z
On Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:25:56 +0200,
Hi Alex,
are the both ends of coax shield soldered to GND ?
thanks for info,
Lexa, OK1DST
K3/10 #727
Alexander Ponomarenko napsal(a):
Barry N1EU wrote:
Alexander Ponomarenko-5 wrote:
In original K3 the W16 is monowire (on top of the RF-board),
but if we will analyze the scheme, we can
The schematic is in error. It was found that the coax was unnecessary.
The levels of signals reported are not audible at greater than 50-60 dB
down from normal signals and do not impact our sensitivity spec.
73, Eric WA6HHQ
Barry N1EU wrote:
Alexander Ponomarenko-5 wrote:
In
...Do I use O.C. or +5V for the FSK setting?
The K3 would like to be driven with an open collector.
73,
Lyle KK7P
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Hi Lexa,
yes both, it's right:
http://forum.cqham.ru/download.php?id=32786
73!
Alex UR5LAM
Alexandr Kobranov wrote:
Hi Alex,
are the both ends of coax shield soldered to GND ?
thanks for info,
Lexa, OK1DST
K3/10 #727
Alexander Ponomarenko napsal(a):
Barry N1EU wrote:
Alexander
Hi Eric,
may be error in schematic, may be in my head. :)
Please look on these new plots:
here is plot with s9-level signal from XG1 BEFORE replaced W16:
http://forum.cqham.ru/download.php?id=32057
and here is plot with s9-level signal from XG1 AFTER replaced W16:
Alex,
From what I see on your plots, the frequencies of the spurs have changed.
On the BEFORE plot, I see a main signal at -9dB and the 2 major spurs
are -78 dB at 10.4 kHz and another at -77 dB at 12.6 kHz. The
difference between the main signal and the greatest spur is 68 dB.
On the
On Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:53:22 -0500, you wrote:
Dave -
You'll need a sufficiently powerful PC, and be willing to load and configure
several other programs on it. My PC, a five year old Dell 4550 (2.5 GHz
CPU, 1GB RAM is only semi-useful for other functions when I've got all the
LP-PAN related
Good point Don. Similarly, I noticed in the original post that, while the
noise floor in the fixed case was flatter, it was also 10dB higher than
the non-modified version, apparently masking the issue, not fixing it.
here is plot BEFORE modification (you can see terrible spur near 12kHz)
The issue is not aesthetics, but rather utility. Something like 9% of
American males are red-green color blind (by far the most common type of
color blindness). There are certain colors, and certain combinations of
colors, that are very difficult for them to discern. It makes sense for
LP-Bridge should be just as fast, and supports more functions in PowerSDR
than does HRD, including automatic IF offset tracking of 5-pole filters and
DSP shift. You may have had a config issue, an early version or an LP-Bridge
/ K3 firmware version mismatch.
73,
Larry N8LP
Tom Childers,
Very good points, Julius,
One of the mistakes that I make, and I hear being made is the feeling of not
being able to be heard.
That just works against us. Qro has the advantage of thinking powerful.. qrp,
knows the power is in
the operator and the props. Now.. we also know we can't control
Brian K3KO wrote:
Even without venturing into the topic of various forms of color blindness,
Brian's statement is true, of course, but there has been considerable research
done on effective and non-effective color contrasts.
Take a look at the website:
On Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:46:54 -0700, Dale Putnam wrote:
one may not assume that all signals are reciprical. He is loud,
therefore I am loud
This is especially true on 160M (and to some extent on 80M) where so
many operators are fairly omni on transmit but may be highly
directional on RX. This
Happy days.
73, de Jim KG0KP
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Help:
My 6M preamp was received today (Monday). Seems
equal to my DEM unit in casual comparison listening to
a weak semi-local beacon. I'll make comparison
measurements later.
Is a pretty, nicely finished unit and was supplied with all
needed cabling and even a pair of male-male BNC's to hang
it
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