Re: [Elecraft] K3 frequency accuracy versus displayed precision

Hi Wes I am measuring the TX carrier frequency through an attenuator then to the frequency counter which is locked to the Rubidium. However, I dont know how this figures into what you are saying, but our club K3's are spot on. Since there is possibility of improving the accuracy the

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 S Meter

On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 12:09 AM, Philippe Trottet [via Elecraft] ml-node+4023431-500668...@n2.nabble.comml-node%2b4023431-500668...@n2.nabble.com wrote: Dears I've seen on the manual S9 /50 microvolts is adjusted with Preamp ON . As a new Elecrafter I need some explanations, because with

Re: [Elecraft] K3 frequency accuracy versus displayed precision

Hi Wayne If 2 X K3's can be phased locked ON TX and then combined with a Hybrid combiner, it should be possible to substantially reduce the TX IMD. This is a feature that the RS Series 4100 DSP transmitters use to improve TX IMD performance. They do the same with their 1KW PA's combining and

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft HF amplifier?

Hi Wayne Whatever amplifier comes from the Elecraft stable, a useful accessory would be a hybrid combiner to combine 2 or 4 Elecraft amplifiers. This appears to be a favored option for military HF users.

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...

Phil Hystad wrote: I am not a K3 owner but I plan to be sometime soon. I am still in my research stage where I want to learn as much as I can about the K3 before I buy. I do have a couple of questions... 1. Are there options that I would be foolish not to get right up front? My plan

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 S Meter

Dear Bill, Thanks a lot for the clear explanation and fully right to follow the manufacturers direction but I was ? about it considering my jurassic habits. I will use the indicated config as you mentioned as I'm still in the K3 pre-school ! New rigs, new technologiesHam radio is great to

[Elecraft] OT- HF pactor

Hello Group, I would like to learn more about HF digital mode communication e.g. pactor.  and the application digital mode in emergency communciation. Could any of you direct me to the right website or information source? 73 Johnny VR2XMC Yahoo!香港提供網上安全攻略，教你如何防範黑客! 請前往

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 S Meter

Bill, If the K3 S-meter is calibrated with the preamp ON, and then ABS mode is set on, the S-meter response for a 50 uV input will be S-7. If one is going to use S-meter ABS, then it is best to calibrate the S-meter for S-9with the preamp off. Yes, I know what the manufacturer's instructions

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 S Meter

Correction - Lyle's post was November 5. 73, Don W3FPR Don Wilhelm wrote: Bill, If the K3 S-meter is calibrated with the preamp ON, and then ABS mode is set on, the S-meter response for a 50 uV input will be S-7. If one is going to use S-meter ABS, then it is best to calibrate the

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...

Agree about the ATU, astonishing. If you use a multiband doublet, say, get the atu. Most folk advise that filters are only to needed if you are in a contest with *very* strong signals or if you have a close neighbour with very strong signal. If you are not sure about spending the money, try

[Elecraft] K2 Difficulty Fine Adjusting AGC

(K2 #6800, KAT2, KSB2, KIO2, KNB2) Hello all, I know many electrons have been spilled on the reflector regarding this topic, however, I'm still not able to resolve my situation. Problem 1: When attempting to fine tune the AGC threshold, I can differentiate a volume difference between AGC On

[Elecraft] [HAM] Question about BNC/Coax assembly

Hello all, Yes, my beginner status is revealed to all as I need help with the most basic of ham operations: putting a connector on coax! It's a testament to the quality and ease of the K2 kit that even I could get it assembled and working. I have RG-8X coax and purchased a number of clamp on

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 S Meter

Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: If the K3 S-meter is calibrated with the preamp ON, and then ABS mode is set on, the S-meter response for a 50 uV input will be S-7. If one is going to use S-meter ABS, then it is best to calibrate the S-meter for S-9with the preamp off. This is because you are

[Elecraft] KPA100 and KAT100 in Enclosure

I'd like to put the built KPA-100 in the EC-2 enclosure with the KAT-100. I have found several variations how to do this on this reflector and on the web - all several years old. Any suggestions which one I should use; or is there a more recent version? I don't have the serial port in my

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a K3 nearby (Bellevue/Kirkland/Redmond)

Hi Phil. I'm up on Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Tue Nov 17 21:24 , Phil Hystad sent: Is there a K3 nearby around Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Washington. I would like to come on over and listen to one and turn a knob

Re: [Elecraft] OT- HF pactor

Hi Johnny, Check the Winmor protocol which is being developed and tested just for this purpose. If you google you will for sure find the info. Dick PA3CW Johnny Siu wrote: Hello Group, I would like to learn more about HF digital mode communication e.g. pactor.  and the application

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...

Ditto - get the ATU. Very useful for non-resonant (er, non-50 ohm feedpoint) antennas. I run the ATU on a 160m dipole used on all bands 160m - 10m. No worries. Just make sure the feedline is 1/8-wave on the lowest band and the ATU will bring your K3 50 + j0 ohms. I also use the ATU on a

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 and KAT100 in Enclosure

Phil, Any and all of those variations will work. The easy answer is to install the KIO2 in your K2, but the alternative wiring inside the K2 will also work just as well, but you will not have the capability of controlling the K2 from a logger or radio control application. In any case, order

Re: [Elecraft] OT- HF pactor

I would like to learn more about HF digital mode communication e.g. pactor. and the application digital mode in emergency communciation. In addition to Pactor and Winmor, there is NBEMS. URL:http://www.w1hkj.com/NBEMS/ 73, Lyle KK7P

[Elecraft] W2 Serial Interface Commands

For you new W2 owners who want to explore the capabilities of our latest HF/VHF Watt Meter using commands sent via the serial port, we now direct your attention to our W2 Software website... http://www.elecraft.com/software/elecraft_software_page.htm In the W2 Software section you will find a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter

Hi Philippe, I think that instruction is in error. I adjusted mine with both the preamp and the attenuator OFF. Makes more sense that way. Turn CONFIG: SMTR MODE to nor. Turn preamp and attenuator OFF, and then adjust your S meter. Now if you decide to turn SMTR MODE to ABS, you'll

[Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module

Gang, Thanks for all the great e-mails and answers to my first round of K3 questions. Lots of good information and advice. I do have a few more questions but I will limit these of one question at a time. Several people have advised to get the sub-receiver option. Now, this really puts me

Re: [Elecraft] OT- HF pactor

Let's not forget Winlink 2000. Jim - W4BQP Lyle Johnson wrote: I would like to learn more about HF digital mode communication e.g. pactor. and the application digital mode in emergency communciation. In addition to Pactor and Winmor, there is NBEMS.

[Elecraft] Elecraft tweets on Twitter

For all you Twitter-heads out there, we are now making also regular short announcements on Twitter. See: http://twitter.com/elecraft 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] OT- HF pactor

Hello Johnny, Pactor is mostly run via SCS modems which are the only modems to cater for the higher speed Pactor II and III modes. There are older modems using Pactor 1, but the main advantage is Pactor only comes from using PII or PIII modes which are highly resistant to QRM, even deliberate

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module

Maybe you don't need the sub-reciever Phil, but I have one and I use it a lot. Here is what I do.  When I am working split, I tune the DX with the main receiver then push the AB button to get the same frequency into the sub-receiver and press sub.  I adjust the volume on the sub and then when I

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module

Phil Hystad wrote: So, my first question is, Why do I want a sub-receiver?... I use it for two things: 1) Diversity reception. I find that weak CW reception is greatly improved with diversity. For example, on 40M, I use a dipole connected to the main antenna and a small vertical on the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter

The manual is correct if you wish to use nor mode for the S Meter. If you wish to use ABS mode, then you need set PRE OFF and ATT OFF before adjusting CONFIG: SMTR SC and CONFIG:SMTR OF. In this case, with no sig gen attached, the lowest S Meter bar may flicker or be on. On both of my K3s

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter

The manual is correct if you wish to use nor mode for the S Meter. If you wish to use ABS mode, then you need set PRE OFF and ATT OFF before adjusting CONFIG: SMTR SC and CONFIG:SMTR OF. To be clearer, if you calibrate according to the manual and *then* select ABS mode, the S meter will

Re: [Elecraft] OT- HF pactor

Pactor is mostly run via SCS modems which are the only modems to cater for the higher speed Pactor II and III modes. Pactor II and III are proprietary protocols available only with one product. Their sole use appears to be for quasi-commercial operations designed to avoid the tariffs for

[Elecraft] K3 WINMOR

The WINMOR download site is at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WINMOR/  under files.   I have 111 contacts now and WINMOR looks like a keeper to me. Good DXing,Fred AK5U   ... FBL ===

[Elecraft] K144XV Installation Manual

Is it possible to get a prerelease copy of the K144XV installation instructions and output connection instructions? If not when will one be available? Thanks, Tom, N5GE n...@n5ge.com K3 #806 with , K3 #1055, PR6, XV144, XV432, KRC2, W1, 2 W2's and other small kits 1 K144XV on order

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV Installation Manual

Have you looked at the Elecraft web site Tom?  Most manuals are avialable for download there, but I am not sure about the K144XV.  Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ From: Radio Amateur N5GE n...@n5ge.com To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wed, November

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV Installation Manual

Soon! We're not ready yet to post it. 73, Eric Radio Amateur N5GE wrote: Is it possible to get a prerelease copy of the K144XV installation instructions and output connection instructions? If not when will one be available? Thanks, Tom, N5GE n...@n5ge.com K3 #806 with , K3 #1055, PR6,

[Elecraft] W2 Firmware release to Rev 0.90

*New W2 Firmware Information* *Rev 0.90, 18-Nov-2009* * EXTERMINATOR RELEASE: 1. Mode of PK-HOLD LED was not being saved to EEPROM if set via front panel push buttons. It was saved if it was set via the Serial P/p command. Either way, it's now fixed. 2. Power-up from loss of

[Elecraft] K2 Offered

I have for sale a K2 100 Watt with Antenna Tuner: Includes the following: K2 serial number 4911. KPA100 100 Watt PA KAT100-1 100W Auto Tuner KNB2 Noise Blanker KDSP2 Advanced DSP Filter KSB2 SSB Option KIO2 Host Control, Aux I/O K160RX 160M / 2nd RX Antenna Option FDIMP Finger Dimple

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module

Dave, Thanks for your comments and I do agree with the notion that given that the K3 is so modular that ...you can always add it later -- albeit, with a but and a however... But and However -- I hear that there is an extra degree of complexity and rework to put in the sub-receiver later so

[Elecraft] My Proposed K3 Configuration so far...

K3 experts: I am working on trying to understand all the features I want in my K3 but so far I have worked up the following configuration of things that I definitely will include: K3/100 KAT3 -- ATU KXV3A -- IF output and transverter interface KDVR3 -- DVR Question: do I want the TXCO

[Elecraft] Sub rx

Take a look at what's involved in installing the sub rx. That'll give you a better idea. 73. John. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] k3 box

Is it possible to buy a blank K3 box - one without any holes on the front or rear panels? I could not find anything on the site. tnx, -- Dick - K4XU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] My Proposed K3 Configuration so far...

Follow up on my own posting... I might be confused between a thing called the KIO3 and the KUSB. I can't find the KIO3 on the list of options but I do read about it in the user's manual. Is this no longer an option? Or, am I staring right at it on the web page but still blind and can't see.

Re: [Elecraft] My Proposed K3 Configuration so far...

I might be confused between a thing called the KIO3 and the KUSB. I can't find the KIO3 on the list of options but I do read about it in the user's manual. Is this no longer an option? Or, am I staring right at it on the web page but still blind and can't see. The KIO3 is part of the

Re: [Elecraft] k3 box

Hi Dick, We don't offer a blank K3 cabinet at present. Unfortunately it would be very expensive for us to make and even more expensive for you to buy :) But I'm glad you like it! Maybe next year we'll have something to put in a box that same size and style (other than the K3). 73, Wayne

Re: [Elecraft] k3 box

Hi Dick, Not at this time. We are only producing the one with the holes ;-) . 73, Eric WA6HHQ Dick Frey wrote: Is it possible to buy a blank K3 box - one without any holes on the front or rear panels? I could not find anything on the site. tnx,

Re: [Elecraft] My Proposed K3 Configuration so far...

The KIO3 is standard and included with all K3s. The KUSB allows the KIO3 to support USB I/O. 73, Eric Phil Hystad wrote: Follow up on my own posting... I might be confused between a thing called the KIO3 and the KUSB. I can't find the KIO3 on the list of options but I do read about it in

Re: [Elecraft] My Proposed K3 Configuration so far...

Is the KUSB just an ordinary adapter or does it provide a USB port built into the K3 back panel. And, if not built in, why not. I don't even have a serial port on my computers anymore (3 Apple macs and one windows laptop). phil On Nov 18, 2009, at 2:42 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote: I might be

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module

Phil, Believe me, it is not much more trouble to install the SubRX later than it is during the initial construction. I think the biggest headache of adding the SubRX is routing the cables. Some will say that removing the Front Panel to add the 2nd DSP board is the hardest part, but if you

[Elecraft] Re： OT- HF pactor

Hello Group, Thanks for all your replies both on and off the list.  This group is amazing.  There are experts who are willing to offer their handing hands in variety of aspects. Again, thanks to you all. 73 Johnny VR2XMC   寄件人﹕ Joe Subich, W4TV

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV Installation Manual

On Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:45:57 -0800, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: Soon! We're not ready yet to post it. 73, Eric {snip} Thanks, Eric! Tom, N5GE n...@n5ge.com K3 #806 with , K3 #1055, PR6, XV144, XV432, KRC2, W1, 2 W2's and other small kits 1 K144XV on order

Re: [Elecraft] My Proposed K3 Configuration so far...

The KSUB is a USB to serial adapter. The USB side goes to your computer, the other end goes to the serial connector on the back of the K3. Do you need it? Only if you don't have a serial port on your 'puter. There's nothing special about it. I used a cable I already had. I got the TCXO for the

[Elecraft] K3: Speaker Reprise

Hi All, I realize that this thread has been discussed before but I wanted to share my recent speaker experience with you. I have been using a pair of Realistic Optimus 77 speakers with my K3 with excellent results. But I decided to try a pair of Sony SS-B1000 Bookshelf Speakers on a hunch

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module

Phil, It's no big deal to add the subrx later. Don't make a decision based on that as an issue. 73, andy, ae6y - Original Message - From: Phil Hystad k7...@comcast.net To: Dave, W8OV w...@verizon.net Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 2:17 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...subreceiver module

Phil wrote: I hear that there is an extra degree of complexity and rework to put in the sub-receiver later so if I think I might want it later then it behooves me to get it up front. Now, I am still on the fence, it may come down to the cost of the whole configuration.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Offered

I forgot to add that the Top Cover w/speaker is included if one decides to remove the KPA100 and return the K2 to QRP. The K2 is excellent in appearance and operation. Thanks, Gerald - KC4RN KC4RN at COMCAST dot NET

Re: [Elecraft] My Proposed K3 Configuration so far...

OK, I am straight on the KUSB. I have zillions of USB/Serial connectors, maybe even five of them. phil On Nov 18, 2009, at 3:18 PM, Mike wrote: The KSUB is a USB to serial adapter. The USB side goes to your computer, the other end goes to the serial connector on the back of the K3. Do you

[Elecraft] K3 ERR BP2

My K3 suddenly began showing ERR BP2 in the VFO B window. Everything works fine just like it always has and the error code goes away as soon as I do anything with the radio. The manual says it has something to do with BPF 2, which I don't think I have. K3/100 NB ATU DVR [just put that in,

Re: [Elecraft] My Proposed K3 Configuration so far...

It is an adapter that can be found at electronics stores for anywhere from $25 to $40. Bob #3605 - Original Message - From: Phil Hystad k7...@comcast.net To: Lyle Johnson k...@wavecable.com Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 3:45 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft]

[Elecraft] K3 Re: ERR BP2

All is good, thanks to Greg, AB7R. Somehow I got the BPF3 entry set to NOR, it's back to Not Inst, and all is well in Elecraftville in Auburn CA. 73 to all Fred K6DGW __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Rev. 3.59: Misc. improvements

K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.59 (with DSP rev. 2.46) is now available. See release notes below. Rev. 3.59 does _not_ include any changes to DVR message playback and cancel. These are still in the works and will be made available in time for the phone contest this weekend. Please send

[Elecraft] [K2] K2 Rx or XG1 Problem?

Hello all, Per a previous post, I was having problems getting the AGC Threshold Voltage adjusted properly and the S9 on the S-meter calibrated (CAL S HI for S9 using XG1 was extremely low, at 002, compared to CAL S HI set for sensitivity, at 017). It was suggested there could be a receiver gain

[Elecraft] [K3] K3 - KDVR3 Question - Importing Sound Files

Is it possible to bring recordings back from the K3 KDVR3 to a PC - other than by playing recordings and grabbing them that way through the PC's sound card? rgds, Julian VK4CMV -- View this message in context: