Re: [Elecraft] k3 volume knob

2009-02-05 Thread Tom, N5GE
On Wed, 4 Feb 2009 20:50:33 +0100, you wrote: You didn't include the original post, but I'm pretty sure you're talking about a cracked knob. They will send you another one... Also i have the same problem with my k3, i send an e-mail to Elecraft and ,may be , arrived very soon . For the

Re: [Elecraft] newbie

2009-02-05 Thread Tom, N5GE
On Wed, 4 Feb 2009 11:06:23 -0800 (PST), you wrote: My K3 # 2626 arrived yesterday. Be a while before the change over. At 63 a new era begins for me k9il Hello Robert K9Il, welcome to the fun world of Elecraft and the K3. I'm sure you'll enjoy yours as much as I have mine. I turn 63 next

[Elecraft] Relay clicking

2009-02-05 Thread Tom Boucher
Isn't there a protection relay on auxiliary antenna input to protect against excessive RF getting back in? 73 Tom G3OLB Steve, No relay for either keying or T/R switching - it is all electronic. 73, Don W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] Auto-SPOT in RIT

2009-02-05 Thread eric norris
I would just like to chime in here that I think this would be useful, and as I remember the Kenwood TS-2000 works this way--autospot moves the RIT freq. Of course, the K3 autospot works MUCH better than Kenwood. I also think having text decode still work while an alternate VFO B display is up

[Elecraft] FS: Internal battery for K2

2009-02-05 Thread walter renner
I have for sale complete including new top cover, the internal battery installed w/ speaker and all ready to mount to your QRP K2. $45.00 plus shipping. Contact me off list. Kurt - K0ARO __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3 ERR KEY

2009-02-05 Thread Brian Alsop
While fooling around with a station configuration change, I managed to trigger this. It's a great idea. However, once triggered, you can't turn off the K3 with its power switch. You have to go back and turn off the power supply. Is this how it was intended to work? FW V2.81 73 de

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters

2009-02-05 Thread Robert Naumann
On the K3 order page you will find: KFL3A-1.0K 1 kHz, 8-pole roofing filter _ From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kjeld Holm Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 6:44 AM To: 'ElecraftList' Subject: [Elecraft] [K3]

[Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters

2009-02-05 Thread Kjeld Holm
Dear all, In the Roofing Filter Notes from Wayne and Eric link on the Order page I see the two sentences: Add narrower/wider filters as you prefer. I like to use the 1.0 kHz crystal filter when tuning a crowded band or listening to a pile up. Can anyone point me to a place that can tell me

[Elecraft] CW Keyboards

2009-02-05 Thread Julius Fazekas
For those who need or want a CW Keyboard, I would recommend K1EL. www.k1el.com I've built three of his kits, and you can get the USB kit built. They work well. The only caveat I would have is setting up the drivers for the WKUSB. Some of us have had a lil' trouble, depending on one's OS. Follow

[Elecraft] CW Keyboards

2009-02-05 Thread ni0c
N2WN wrote about the K1EL keyers. I've been using them for several years, and they're great. I'm currently using the microHam CW Keyer that has the WinKey chip and a radio interface (USB) in one small box. With it, I can send CW in four ways: computer keyboard, regular paddles, macros setup

[Elecraft] fresh perspective on K3

2009-02-05 Thread ni0c
Windy, KM5Q, has a superb review of the K3 displayed on the eHam website. Reflector readers will thoroughly enjoy his fresh perspective. 73, Chuck Guenther NI0C K2/10 s/n 5853 K3/100 s/n 1061__ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band Independance

2009-02-05 Thread wayne burdick
On Feb 4, 2009, at 9:29 PM, Brett Howard wrote: Pressing and holding REV while in split mode is a bit odd hearing all the relays fire off as you take a quick jump for a listen on the other side but all works flawlessly. Both VFO A and B knobs remain true to A edits the tob area and B edits

[Elecraft] K3 Test Mode Problem

2009-02-05 Thread Harvey
The test mode doesn't operate like it did with previous firmware revs. I'm using an MH-2 mic with K3 s/n 2231 with firmware 2.78. When I key up, vfo B shows 'ERR TXF' and I can hear myself in the speaker. When I unkey I can't key the mic again without pressing any key pad on the front panel to

Re: [Elecraft] K3/ACLog interface failure

2009-02-05 Thread Terry Schieler
Hi Jim, I had a similar experience with my K3 and ACLog from N3FJP. When I contacted Scott I got the same reply. Of course, he never had an FT1000MP like mine when he made my 'MP work with his software. I just got the feeling that it's time for me to move to another program. His log worked

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Test Mode Problem

2009-02-05 Thread Don Wilhelm
Harvey, You may have inadvertently changed the transmit filter for CW or SSB around the time you updated the firmware. Use either K3 Utility or the configuration menu to set the SSB transmit filter to your 2.7 or 2.8 kHz filter. ERR TXF is telling you that the wrong transmit filter bandwidth

Re: [Elecraft] K3/ACLog interface failure

2009-02-05 Thread W0JFR
I think the RS232 data rate is set incorrectly in ACL - it should be 38.4. The default ACL Elecraft rate (4.8) is based on the K2, whereas the default data rate in the K3 is 38.4 (which you could set to 4.8). Anyway both the K3 and ACL have to use the same setting. You can also change the Stop

[Elecraft] K2 : to release all the LPF-Relais

2009-02-05 Thread Luc Favre
Hi all, There is a possibility to release all LPF-Relais in the K2/10 PA (very usfeul to test the LBF). Could some one refresh my failing memory ? 73 es TU Luc/F6HJO/HB9ABB __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] All mode keyboard, was Re: CW Keyboards

2009-02-05 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 04:58:06 -0800 (PST) From: Julius Fazekas phriend...@yahoo.com For those who need or want a CW Keyboard, I would recommend K1EL. www.k1el.com CW keyboards are great, particularly in situations where you're very tired and prone to less than perfect sending

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters

2009-02-05 Thread Kjeld Holm
Dear all, Thanks for all the kind answers. Sorry for all that fuss. Somehow I mixed up everything so I ended up thinking of some nonsense like 1.0 kHz for SSB. :-o I will go for 250 Hz and 400 Hz for CW plus 2.8 kHz for SSB. And also filters for AM and FM. Vy 73 OZ1CCM Kjeld -Original

Re: [Elecraft] All mode keyboard, was Re: CW Keyboards

2009-02-05 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: OTOH, I'm sure somewhere there's microprocessor code for a CW keyboard that could be modified to produce paddle outputs i.e. a closure for dit, and a different one for dah. When plugged into the paddle input on the K3, that would give you

[Elecraft] re Volume knob

2009-02-05 Thread ik8ozz
Hi Tom(N5GE), thank you for fast reply to my answer. To-day i receive the Voice recorder and also include 2 volume knob at 1,60$ cost, is not very expansive becuase the change is very good for us in Europe. Don't worry you, but your help is appreciated. 73's de Luigi,ik8ozz.

Re: [Elecraft] K3/ACLog interface failure

2009-02-05 Thread Julian, G4ILO
W0JFR wrote: I think the RS232 data rate is set incorrectly in ACL - it should be 38.4. The default ACL Elecraft rate (4.8) is based on the K2, whereas the default data rate in the K3 is 38.4 (which you could set to 4.8). Anyway both the K3 and ACL have to use the same setting. You can

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Changing hands for CW

2009-02-05 Thread Jerry Flanders
Wow! It seems to work pretty well. I never heard of this, so never tried it. I would have to practice quite a bit before I would want to use it on the air, though.Been using paddle/bug for 57 years with right hand. Other side of brain must have noticed how to make it work in reverse. You guys

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Changing hands for CW

2009-02-05 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I envy you guys, I'm having trouble making my left hand (I'm left handed) work a straight key! -- One glance at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for 1,000 years. To read is to voyage through time. -Carl Sagan, astronomer and writer (1934-1996) On 5 Feb

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters

2009-02-05 Thread k4gm
I have the 400 and don't see the need for 250 --Original Message-- From: Kjeld Holm Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters Sent: Feb 5, 2009 11:27 AM Dear all, Thanks for all the kind answers. Sorry for

Re: [Elecraft] K2 : to release all the LPF-Relais

2009-02-05 Thread Ingo Meyer, DK3RED
Bonjour Luc, There is a possibility to release all LPF-Relais in the K2/10 PA (very usfeul to test the LBF). Could some one refresh my failing memory ? Turning power off/on in the INIT mode of the ATU clears all L-C-network data -- 73/72 de Ingo, DK3RED - Don't forget: the fun is the power!

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Changing hands for CW

2009-02-05 Thread Darwin, Keith
I'm right handed and send left handed with right handed paddles. I sent right handed with a bug and straight key. I've tried left handed with the bug and it was no problem. Right handed with paddles is no problem. I've tried left handed with a straight key and I sound like I'm drunk :-) -

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters

2009-02-05 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I agree with that, but the 1.8kHz sure helps in SSB Contests 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Mathematics is the language with which God has written the universe. -Galileo Galilei, physicist and astronomer (1564-1642) On 5 Feb 2009, at 16:53, k...@verizon.net wrote: I have the 400 and don't see the

[Elecraft] sending with either hand

2009-02-05 Thread Gary Lee
Good Idea. I've never tried it with paddles, but I qso with my left hand and a streight key every couple of weeks. I'll have to try the paddle experiment soon. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise?

2009-02-05 Thread Classe Bergman
I have heard this relay noise since I put together my K3 kit s/n 1484 in August 2008. I always use full QSK, and then it's easy to hear the clicks if the room is silent. I was little surprised in the beginning, as I had read that the T/R switching should be all electronic. I didn't think no more

Re: [Elecraft] K3/ACLog interface failure

2009-02-05 Thread Mark KN7T
I am an ACLog user and my K3 works just fine with that program. I suspect that the baud rate is mismatched and that is causing your problem. I have mine set to run 38.4K baud and the polling rate is set at 100 mS. -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters

2009-02-05 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
The 250Hz and 400Hz filters are very similar, in reality. Having both is redundant. But having a 1.8kHz or 2.1kHz for SSB RX is a good thing for contesting. Note that some people have used a custom 1.5kHz roofing filter with good success for SSB contesting. This is all from a little

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise?

2009-02-05 Thread Tim Heasman
Hi, I just had a listen to my K3 when keying. I cannot hear the tick at all in my left ear, but can hear it in my right ear providing I turn my ear towards the top of the K3. If I put my mechanical wrist watch (Tudor Submariner) to my ear it is louder than the tick from the K3. 73 Tim

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters

2009-02-05 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
I will go for 250 Hz and 400 Hz for CW plus 2.8 kHz for SSB. And also filters for AM and FM. The difference between the 250 and 400 Hz filters is not enough to be worthwhile (approximately 375 Hz vs. 430 Hz). If you want a narrow filter get the Elecraft 200 Hz 5-pole unit. In addition,

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters

2009-02-05 Thread Andreas Junge
The 250Hz and 400Hz filters are very similar, in reality. Having both is redundant. But having a 1.8kHz or 2.1kHz for SSB RX is a good thing for contesting. Note that some people have used a custom 1.5kHz roofing filter with good success for SSB contesting. I have to agree with Doug on

[Elecraft] firmware suggestion for k3

2009-02-05 Thread Gary Lee
I would like some sort of audible indication that a reasonable match has been obtained with the autotuner. I sugggest k for a match, and s for swr alert. Failing that, and maybe easier since you have the switch tones in place, a high pitched beep for good match and low for no good. Being

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Changing hands for CW

2009-02-05 Thread AD6XY
I use a straight key. The hand I use for keying depends on which is most convenient at the time. Sometimes I will swap over in between words, if I need to pick up a pen for example or am getting cramps. I am not very competent with paddles and it makes little difference which hand I use, again,

Re: [Elecraft] K2 : to release all the LPF-Relais

2009-02-05 Thread Don Wilhelm
Luc, That is not a possibility, and if you attempt to make resistance measurements, everything will appear to be grounded. If you temporarily lift the #3 lead to T4 you will remove the LPF from the PA and you can make resistance measurements. The relays in the K2 are latching, so you can

Re: [Elecraft] firmware suggestion for k3

2009-02-05 Thread wayne burdick
Great idea, Gary -- now on my list, along with full CW or DVR feedback for all controls. This will take time to complete, though. 73, Wayne N6KR Gary Lee wrote: I would like some sort of audible indication that a reasonable match has been obtained with the autotuner. I sugggest k for a

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise?

2009-02-05 Thread Steve Ellington
Apparently Elecraft is not aware of the relay and very few of us can hear it. I had my K3 for many months before hearing it. It's as if something suddenly got it started clicking. Either just a few rigs do this or most of us are nearly deaf. Elecraft, can we get an answer on this? Steve

Re: [Elecraft] firmware suggestion for k3

2009-02-05 Thread Lee Buller
May I suggest C and N  The C is short hand in CW for yes (I think it comes from the Spanish word for yes) and of course N would be no. How about this...it would send the SWR on Morse.  HMM.  Cool Could it be another menu item to turn it off or on? Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise?

2009-02-05 Thread wayne burdick
Steve Ellington wrote: Apparently Elecraft is not aware of the relay and very few of us can hear it. I had my K3 for many months before hearing it. It's as if something suddenly got it started clicking. Either just a few rigs do this or most of us are nearly deaf. Elecraft, can we get an

Re: [Elecraft] firmware suggestion for k3

2009-02-05 Thread Ian Maude
Lee Buller wrote: May I suggest C and N The C is short hand in CW for yes (I think it comes from the Spanish word for yes) and of course N would be no. C is normally sent if you choose the CW mode so I think this should be avoided for SWR purposes. The normal for modes is the first

Re: [Elecraft] CW Keyboards

2009-02-05 Thread Gary NL7Y
One thought I had when I ordered my K3 was whether or not a direct keyboard/rig interface would ever be available, similar to what Icom has recently offered via USB port with their IC-7600/7700. Arthritis is taking the fun out of paddles for me. Down to a single slapper now. Elecraft responded

Re: [Elecraft] firmware suggestion for k3

2009-02-05 Thread ON4WIX
Actually the Kenwood TS-570 had such a scheme implemented. Whenever one would press the mode button one would get some CW feedback and I've never been confused by that feedback. Signalling for high SWR was both on-screen and by an SWR message in CW. 73 Glenn ON4WIX - Original Message -

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Relay noise?

2009-02-05 Thread Steve Ellington
Tim: The Tudor Submariner should be louder than the K3. First of all, the K3 is not supposed to tick, secondly, the Tudor is noted for a loud tick accourding to this link: http://www.oysterquartz.net/the_5035_movement.htm Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com - Original Message - From:

[Elecraft] OT: RF Clipper works with Elecraft

2009-02-05 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
http://radio.tentec.com/accessories/715 Not sure we need this the K3. I used to use an RF Clipper by DATONG (I still have it)...same concept AF to RF to AF. It worked REALLY WELL with my rig back then (which had no capability for RF processing). Probably talking 25+ years ago. de Doug KR2Q

Re: [Elecraft] OT: RF Clipper works with Elecraft

2009-02-05 Thread Lyle Johnson
http://radio.tentec.com/accessories/715 Not sure we need this the K3. This function is built in to the K3 in SSB modes and available via the CMP control. I used to use an RF Clipper by DATONG (I still have it)...same concept AF to RF to AF. It worked REALLY WELL with my rig back then

Re: [Elecraft] firmware suggestion for k3

2009-02-05 Thread wayne burdick
This is also an excellent way to preserve and promote CW use :) CW pops up in various consumer devices. I think it would be great for eyes-free texting on cellphones, too. Wayne N6KR On Feb 5, 2009, at 11:26 AM, ON4WIX wrote: Actually the Kenwood TS-570 had such a scheme implemented.

[Elecraft] DXpedition computer for K3

2009-02-05 Thread DBellW6AQ
Does anyone use an ACER Netbook Aspire One with a K3? I need something really light for my one-man DXpeditions. Thanks in advance, Dave, W6AQ **Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499.

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Changing hands for CW [End of Thread]

2009-02-05 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Lets rest this topic for now. I think we've squeezed all the pertinent info out of it ;-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator --- AD6XY wrote: I use a straight key. The hand I use for keying depends on which is most convenient at the time. Sometimes I will swap over in between words, if

Re: [Elecraft] DXpedition computer for K3

2009-02-05 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
I don't know about the Acer, but I'm using an eeePC 901 and it works pretty well. The only problem was that the Elecraft-provided Prolific USB adapter overran LP-Bridge, but a FTDI-based serial port took care of the problem. 73, doug From: dbellw...@aol.com Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 15:16:06

[Elecraft] Ordered the K2 160M Kit.

2009-02-05 Thread Len [K4IWL]
With all the guys here in Southwest Florida having fun on 160, I decided to join the fun and ordered the 160M kit for my K2. I am designing a wire antenna for 160 for my 100' yard space. Is there any QRP activities scheduled or unscheduled for the Orlando Florida HamCation on February 13-15? Is

[Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters

2009-02-05 Thread ni0c
W4TV wrote: The difference between the 250 and 400 Hz filters is not enough to be worthwhile (approximately 375 Hz vs. 430 Hz). Joe, what is your source for these numbers? I've seen numbers like this mentioned previously on the reflector. I recently tested my K3 CW roofing filters using the

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Changing hands for CW [End of Thread]

2009-02-05 Thread Darwin, Keith
-Original Message- From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft I think we've squeezed all the pertinent info out of it ;-) --- Right - topic's covered, nothing left. Yet, on the other hand ... Sorry, but I couldn't resist. I'll return to being a good

Re: [Elecraft] DXpedition computer for K3

2009-02-05 Thread Julian, G4ILO
DBellW6AQ wrote: Does anyone use an ACER Netbook Aspire One with a K3? I need something really light for my one-man DXpeditions. I have a Samsung NC-10. The only trouble with these netbooks is that the keyboards were designed for people with small hands and thin fingers. If that isn't

Re: [Elecraft] DXpedition computer for K3

2009-02-05 Thread Gregg
We are taking Acer Aspires to KP5. We have thoroughly tested them with Win-Test, Microham router, MMTTY and various other programs and have not uncovered any issues. While we won't be using K3s, I am certain that you will not have any problems. We shopped around and were able to save about 10%

Re: [Elecraft] DXpedition computer for K3

2009-02-05 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
I picked up an Averatec laptop at Wal-Mart a number of years ago. It is small, lightweight pretty quick. I have never tried it for logging. Used it for GPS navigation in my truck. The keyboard is smaller than I like but it is very usable. Good luck! A slip of the foot you may soon recover,

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters

2009-02-05 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
The difference between the 250 and 400 Hz filters is not enough to be worthwhile (approximately 375 Hz vs. 430 Hz). Joe, what is your source for these numbers? I've seen numbers like this mentioned previously on the reflector. My source is Elecraft:

[Elecraft] Looking ahead to Field Day - roofing filter question

2009-02-05 Thread NZ0T
I plan to take my K3 to Scorpion ranch for our annual WS4Y Field Day op. I have no roofing filters at present and frankly have been pretty well pleased in the little time I have spent in contest conditions. The DSP filters work quite well. Is it worth the money for a roofing filter and is the

Re: [Elecraft] firmware suggestion for k3

2009-02-05 Thread Dave G4AON
I used to have a TS-570 and the audio indication of SWR on auto tune was just fine, lets not re-invent another set of beeps. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 Actually the Kenwood TS-570 had such a scheme implemented. Whenever one would press the mode button one would get some CW

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters

2009-02-05 Thread ni0c
W4TV wrote: My source is Elecraft: www.elecraft.com/K3/K3_8_pole_plots.htm Look specifically at the last two plots which show: KFL3A-400 KFL3A-250 -6 dB 435 Hz 370 Hz -60 dB 935 Hz 785 Hz SF2.15:1 2.12:1 INRAD do

Re: [Elecraft] firmware suggestion for k3

2009-02-05 Thread Arie Kleingeld PA3A
Wayne, I hope that this is not high on your list. With all respect to everyone, this does not really add something to the performance of the K3. In my list of ranking software releases: 1. bugfix 2. nice to have, can do without 3. improvement in essential performance / extending TX-RX

Re: [Elecraft] firmware suggestion for k3

2009-02-05 Thread Ian Maude
Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote: Wayne, I hope that this is not high on your list. With all respect to everyone, this does not really add something to the performance of the K3. In my list of ranking software releases: 1. bugfix 2. nice to have, can do without 3. improvement in essential

Re: [Elecraft] OT: RF Clipper works with Elecraft

2009-02-05 Thread Grant Youngman
Before the 715 is dismissed out of hand and chalked up to unnecessary on the K3 or some other rig doesn't work right, consider that the latest releases of Orion/Orion II code have very effective RF speech processing - as good as any. But there is a difference between RF compression

[Elecraft] FS: Heil ProSet headset lightly used

2009-02-05 Thread Jim Spears
I have too many headsets. I want to sell one Heil Proset headset. This is the Icom version, same as sold by Elecraft. It works just fine with K3, just need one menu setting for bias. I am using exact same unit with K3/100 s/n 2295 Asking 100 bucks. I will ship within USA and absorb PayPal

Re: [Elecraft] OT: RF Clipper works with Elecraft

2009-02-05 Thread Lyle Johnson
...I don't know the details of the K3 implementation, but the spec sheet refers to compression. In SSB modes, the K3 performs clipping at the 15 kHz IF, then bandpass filters the result. It is further filtered by the 8.215 MHz IF quartz filter. Thus, the SSB speech processor used in the K3

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters

2009-02-05 Thread Bill W4ZV
ni0c wrote: My testing was done in CW mode with the pitch in the low 300's (320 Hz, as I recall). So, when I repeat the tests, I'll vary the pitch and see what happens, say 300 Hz, 600 hz, and 800 Hz. Another person who likes a low pitch! This really affects what you will hear

[Elecraft] WHY HIGH RF OUTPUT???

2009-02-05 Thread JIM DAVIS
Gentlemen, As measured on a BIRD TRU-LINE (Mod43) with a 250w. slug our RF out from our K3 is: 80m: 180w. 40m: 150w. WHY??? I ask this because our WATT METER is a accurate device and no one can dispute its accuracy!!! Regards, Jim/nn6ee

Re: [Elecraft] WHY HIGH RF OUTPUT???

2009-02-05 Thread Roger Stein
What is your corresponding dc voltage and current? Is your dummy load 50 ohm? About 18 amperes is what you would expect at 100 watts RF out. 73 Roger K7SJ K3 #75 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]on Behalf Of JIM DAVIS

Re: [Elecraft] WHY HIGH RF OUTPUT???

2009-02-05 Thread Greg - AB7R
Jim, Did you perform the TXG calibration process on all bands at exactly 5 and 50 watts? What are you doing when taking the readings -- using the TUNE buttone (not ANT TUNE)? - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Thu Feb 5 16:07 , Roger Stein sent: What

Re: [Elecraft] WHY HIGH RF OUTPUT???

2009-02-05 Thread Jim Garland
Hi Jim, Sounds to me like you've got a bad slug in your Bird wattmeter. If they're dropped or jarred they can change calibration significantly. Also, you didn't mention the frequency range for the slug. If it's designed for VHF, it will read high on HF. To me, the numbers you're getting don't

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters

2009-02-05 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
I'm still wondering what the tolerance is on such published curves. I would not be so much concerned about tolerance as sampling error on the curves. Still, the Elecraft curves are generally similar to those given by INRAD for the same filter or those with a similar (e.g., 8215 or 8830

Re: [Elecraft] WHY HIGH RF OUTPUT???

2009-02-05 Thread Dale Putnam
Jim, Is this being measured into a known 50 ohm load? Or is it a tuned circuit of some sort? If the load is somewhat reactive at certain freq. or if the coax connecting the meter into the circuit has an issue with certain freq. then it is very likely to attain the different readings on a

Re: [Elecraft] Ordered the K2 160M Kit.

2009-02-05 Thread Dale Putnam
Welcome to 160.. ( I wanted to be first *G*) I have done an extensive study of 160 antennas for small lots... and yours sure fits that... If you are interested, we could figure something out that would do a good job for you. One that is a fav of mine is a 40 - 60 foot tall NORD, with and Omega

[Elecraft] K3 - No power / SWR metering

2009-02-05 Thread Nick-WA5BDU
Is this an operator error, or what? This evening I don't get any SWR or watts metering on my K3, just CMP and ALC, like I was on SSB. I'm fairly sure that earlier in the evening I did have the expected SWR and power indications. When I transmit, I get 6 bars of ALC and no bars of SWR,

[Elecraft] remote on off of K3

2009-02-05 Thread Don Greenbaum
Just downloaded HRD and it controls the radio just fine, HOWEVER, there is no CAT connection when the radio is off rendering HRD useless from a remote location. Anyone know how to remotely turn on the K3 from the desktop? (I use logmein to see it). Don N1DG

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware / Programming command request

2009-02-05 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Up/Down taps to the bandswitch are problematic because users can remove bands from the rotation. See firmware notes on MCU 2.58 (Mapping out selected bands). My bandswitch doesn't take me through 60 meters, for example. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - No power / SWR metering

2009-02-05 Thread Lyle Johnson
This evening I don't get any SWR or watts metering on my K3, just CMP and ALC, HOLD the METER button (long press of DISPLAY) to toggle between the ALC/CMP and SWR/PWR displays. 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 orders now being built immediately to order

2009-02-05 Thread W0FK
Congratulations. This is hopefully good news, reflecting a streamilned manufacturing process and not soft demand due to the economy. Now that you've caught up, how about: * Releasing the Panadapter at Dayton! * Announcing the availability of the KPA-800 and KPA-1500 amps! Lou, W0FK Eric

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - No power / SWR metering

2009-02-05 Thread Nick-WA5BDU
Ah, better to be a knucklehead than to have a hardware problem. Guess I'll keep my hands in my pockets and fingers off the buttons for a while. Now, could you help me with my VCR ... 73--Nick, WA5BDU Lyle Johnson wrote: This evening I don't get any SWR or watts metering on my K3, just CMP

Re: [Elecraft] DXpedition computer for K3

2009-02-05 Thread ww2r2
Yes, I do As well as running the usual apps (writelog, mmtty mmstv and vac) I also have it running the sdriq as a pan adaptor dave ww2r -- Message: 28 Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 15:16:06 EST From: dbellw...@aol.com Subject: [Elecraft] DXpedition computer for K3 To:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters

2009-02-05 Thread Guy Olinger, K2AV
Having used three different K3's equipped with 4 different sets of 250 400 hz 8 poles in overload city major contests, the usefulness of these filters is belied by the apparent closeness of numbers. In practice we have found that associating the 400 with a DSP width of 450, and the 250 with a

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters

2009-02-05 Thread Guy Olinger, K2AV
That's a wish for 10 Hz shift/width below, not 50 :) - Original Message - From: Guy Olinger, K2AV To: ni0c ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 10:14 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters Having used three different K3's equipped

[Elecraft] Adding DSR (serial port line 6) interrupt in a Firmware Update?

2009-02-05 Thread Lance Collister
I recall that there was an email recently that the K3's internal DVR was interrupted when the microphone or footswitch is activated to manually transmit. I am very interested to learn if it might be possible at the same time to also send an interrupt signal to the unused DSR line (serial pin

[Elecraft] N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar: Feb 7 - Mar8, 2009

2009-02-05 Thread Ken Newman
~ N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR February 2009 ~ 80 METER FOXHUNT (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Each Tuesday to Mar 24 9 PM to 10:29 PM Eastern Time USA Info: http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/

Re: [Elecraft] OT: RF Clipper works with Elecraft

2009-02-05 Thread Ignacy
I used a number of external speech processors with mobile radios to increase their punch. My design (2 x 9 Mhz filters), design by DF4ZS and and old one by MFJ. It was hard to get good boosts because an extrnal processor is outside the ALC loop creating extra distortions and filters in many

Re: [Elecraft] Adding DSR (serial port line 6) interrupt in a Firmware Update?

2009-02-05 Thread Dick Dievendorff
If I read the KIO3-D Sub RS232 IO Board schematic correctly, pin 6 of J24 (the 9-pin RS-232 connector) is not connected to anything inside the K3. The labeled (connected) pins are: 2 (RXD OUT) 3 (TXD IN) 4 (DTR IN) 5 (COMMON) 7 (RTS IN) Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From:

[Elecraft] K3 AF Limiter needs higher threshold

2009-02-05 Thread Dave Hachadorian
There was a practice session for the Sprint contest on Thursday evening. In the Sprint, one is frequently called by several loud stations at once. I started out with fast agc, max slope and highest threshold, but the multiple loud callers were getting compressed together unless I continuously

Re: [Elecraft] remote on off of K3

2009-02-05 Thread wayne burdick
You need a computer-controlled contact closure from the POWER_ON line (ACC jack) to ground to turn power ON. To turn power OFF cleanly, first send PS0; from the computer, wait a second, then turn power off by releasing the ground on POWER_ON. This is described in the owner's manual under

[Elecraft] Array Solutions DBS-2 Band Decoders

2009-02-05 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
From the Array Solutions manual: 1 Binary Band B (2) Pulled down, 3-5Vdc = 1 5volts MAX! 2 Binary Band A (1) Pulled down, 3-5Vdc = 1 5volts MAX! 3 Binary Band D (8) Pulled down, 3-5Vdc = 1 5volts MAX! 4 Binary Band C (4) Pulled down, 3-5Vdc = 1 5volts MAX! Should I be able to hook this up

Re: [Elecraft] K3 ERR KEY

2009-02-05 Thread Brett Howard
Thats not how its worked for me... I've powered things up and tapped the key too early in the power up sequence and gotten that. But I just either wait or press the power button and cycle power and all is good. On Thu, 2009-02-05 at 12:45 +, Brian Alsop wrote: While fooling around with a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 main/sub band independence -- need more firmware testers

2009-02-05 Thread Brett Howard
Can't you use the RX in path since you have the XVRTR interface? On Wed, 2009-02-04 at 00:42 -0800, AD6XY wrote: Excellent. I bet it does not work with two transverters though - how could it? What I hope it will do is work with 6m and a transverter, for 50/70MHz crossband Es. I can test

Re: [Elecraft] K3 main/sub band independence -- need more firmware testers

2009-02-05 Thread Brett Howard
Yes it does... I'm doing that right now! ~Brett (KC7OTG) On Tue, 2009-02-03 at 21:59 -0700, Bob Cunnings wrote: Does this allow setting VFO A and VFO B to different bands for units without the sub-receiver? Bob NW8L On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 8:22 PM, wayne burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote:

[Elecraft] CW announce mode - firmware suggestion

2009-02-05 Thread Ralph Parker
...the Kenwood TS-570 had such a scheme implemented. Whenever one would press the mode button one would get some CW feedback... I would accept the firmware change if I could turn the 'feature' OFF. VE7XF __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters

2009-02-05 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Having used three different K3's equipped with 4 different sets of 250 400 hz 8 poles in overload city major contests, the usefulness of these filters is belied by the apparent closeness of numbers. I'm happy that you are finding success with the 400/250 filter pair but given the

Re: [Elecraft] firmware suggestion for k3

2009-02-05 Thread Arie Kleingeld PA3A
Ian, Yes you are right. My apologies. 73 Arie PA3A -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: Ian Maude [mailto:i...@gb7mbc.net] Verzonden: donderdag 5 februari 2009 23:50 Aan: Arie Kleingeld PA3A CC: 'wayne burdick'; 'elecraft Reflector' Onderwerp: Re: [Elecraft] firmware suggestion for k3 Arie

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.80: misc. improvements (AM mode, DVR, etc.)

2009-02-05 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Sorry, just catching up on mail backlog - thanks very much guys - great services as always. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The universe is like a safe to which there is a combination. But the combination is locked up in the safe. -Peter De Vries, editor, novelist (1910-1993) On 27 Jan 2009, at 01:26,