Re: [Elecraft] [K3] k144xv question

2009-12-23 Thread David Pratt
That raises the question as to how 146-148MHz will transmit inhibited as would be a licensing requirement in some IARU Regions 1 3. Presumably this will be possible via the CONFIG menu? In a recent message, AD6XY m.j.wil...@rl.ac.uk wrote ... I am wondering what to do with the unneeded

[Elecraft] For sale: Elecraft K2/100

2009-12-23 Thread Rudi
Elecraft K2/100 and following options: KPA100 (100w) / KSB2 (SSB) / KAF2 (audio filters + internal clock) / Fdimp / KIO2 / kabel for digi modes microham / ETS15 (tilt stand) / configuration for yaesu microfoon / all instructiemanuals etc , all in perfect conditions. Make offer --

[Elecraft] [K3] The new P3

2009-12-23 Thread srife
Any chance of getting a sneak peak at the panadapter? Or maybe get a look at the draft for the manual? Sure would be nice to see what it is going to look like and check out the proposed features. Stan Rife W5EWA __

Re: [Elecraft] amplified speakers 'comspkr' west mountain radio

2009-12-23 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
And 120v AC only :-( 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- For all our conceits about being the center of the universe, we live in a routine planet of a humdrum star stuck away in an obscure corner ... on an unexceptional galaxy which is one of about 100 billion galaxies. ... That is the fundamental

Re: [Elecraft] K3 + Heil HC4

2009-12-23 Thread Ian Maude
My guess would be that you have the wrong adapter. It needs to be the Kenwood one. The settings should be FP-H and no bias. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org 2009/12/23 n3ua

[Elecraft] Raised K3DSPUPGD price?

2009-12-23 Thread DC1RS
Did I miss something? When was the price for the K3DSPUPGD raised? A couple of days ago it was still $69,95 and today I saw it is $89,95. Too bad there was no announcement about. I would have placed an order before. For one who think stop whining please consider that you'll have add another 100

Re: [Elecraft] Raised K3DSPUPGD price?

2009-12-23 Thread Dick Grolleman
What is the price without sending the old one back? Might be cheaper 73 de Dick PA3FQA - Original Message - From: DC1RS rs...@hotmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 10:06 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Raised K3DSPUPGD price? Did I miss something? When

Re: [Elecraft] Raised K3DSPUPGD price?

2009-12-23 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Dick Grolleman wrote: What is the price without sending the old one back? Might be cheaper I think someone said a few days ago the full price of the DSP board was over $300. Even the exchange price is a lot to pay for a small improvement in audio, when the primary DSP functionality

[Elecraft] W2 interface program

2009-12-23 Thread eric norris
A YOSHIDA wrote: (2)When clicking Setup button my K3 repeat transmitting intermittently untill it opens Ssetup window. W2 interface program ver 1.0.12.16 W2 FW ver 0.92 -SNIP- I have the same problem.  I'm using W2 FW .93, and interface program 1.0.12.16.  I am using a serial to cardbus

[Elecraft] K3 Diversity antenna settings - wish

2009-12-23 Thread Stewart
I want to set my K3/100 up for diversity reception using my main antenna (doublet) and a receive loop with with pre-amp. The K3 is fitted with a KAT3, KXV3 and KRX3. As I wish to keep maximum flexibility of antenna switching I do not want to use the AUX BNC for the Sub RX as it stops me from

Re: [Elecraft] W2 interface program

2009-12-23 Thread a yoshida
I have checked more since then. This problem has been finally disappeared when PC/RigExpert Plus were re-booted. 73 aki ja1nlx eric norris wrote: A YOSHIDA wrote: (2)When clicking Setup button my K3 repeat transmitting intermittently untill it opens Ssetup window. W2 interface program

Re: [Elecraft] K3 + Heil HC4

2009-12-23 Thread Jorge Diez - CX6VM
Hello, Heil ProSet with kenwood adapter will work 100% in the K3?? Thanks, Jorge CX6VM -Mensaje original- De: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] En nombre de Ian Maude Enviado el: Miércoles, 23 de Diciembre de 2009 06:40 a.m. Para: n3ua CC:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Diversity antenna settings - wish

2009-12-23 Thread Bill W4ZV
Stewart Baker wrote: As I wish to keep maximum flexibility of antenna switching I do not want to use the AUX BNC for the Sub RX as it stops me from easily using either the main antenna or loop as Sub RX input. I don't want to be reconfiguring the K3 hardware as my needs change.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 + Heil HC4

2009-12-23 Thread Mike
Works very well in mine. 73, Mike NF4L Jorge Diez - CX6VM wrote: Hello, Heil ProSet with kenwood adapter will work 100% in the K3?? Thanks, Jorge CX6VM -Mensaje original- De: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] En nombre de Ian Maude

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-23 Thread DM4iM
I built K2/10 #2706 back in ... was it 2001?. I operate the K2 portable now and then, it is a joy to use. In early 2009, i built K3/100 #2878, it replaced my trusty TS-850. Happy Holidays Martin -- 73, DM4iM __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Diversity antenna settings - wish

2009-12-23 Thread Stewart
On Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:30:27 -0800 (PST), Bill W4ZV wrote: Stewart Baker wrote: As I wish to keep maximum flexibility of antenna switching I do not want to use the AUX BNC for the Sub RX as it stops me from easily using either the main antenna or loop as Sub RX input. I don't want to be

Re: [Elecraft] amplified speakers 'comspkr' west mountain radio

2009-12-23 Thread Hector Padron
I AM NOT USING THESE WEST MOUNTAIN SPEAKERS BUT MY BACK NEIGHBOOR WAS RUNNING CRAZY WHEN I WAS USING MY KW  AND HE WAS USING HIS COMPUTER,HE HEARD ME ALL THE TIME,WE TRIED ALL KIND OF FILTERING,GROUND,RF CHOKES,ETC BUT NOTHING WORKED,FINALLY  I GAVE HIM A QST MAGAZINE WHERE THOSE SPEAKER WERE

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-23 Thread Koppendorfer Klaus
KX1 244 K2 1331 K3 115 73 Klaus OE6KYG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net

Re: [Elecraft] West Mountain Radio Comspkr...

2009-12-23 Thread Earl
Try the AES, HRO stores etc. Earl N5ZM.. Phil Hystad wrote: Just checked and they seem to be back ordered. I wonder how long the wait is. Maybe this is the Christmas rush. But, does anyone have a switch setup or configuration for feeding multiple rigs into one set of speakers. My

Re: [Elecraft] amplified speakers 'comspkr' west mountain radio

2009-12-23 Thread Julian, G4ILO
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: And 120v AC only :-( These are available in the UK from Waters and Stanton (http://www.wsplc.com/acatalog/Info_6470.html) for probably not much more than what it would cost to import them from the US. Presumably these will be a 240V version. They are back

Re: [Elecraft] amplified speakers 'comspkr' west mountain radio

2009-12-23 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Thanks Julian, I'll keep my eye on them. However, I might just try to get a pair of Motoarola Mobile speakers. Merry Christmas and a Happy Prosperous New Year 73 de M0XDF -- All the world's a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed. -Sean O'Casey, playwright (1880-1964) On 23 Dec

Re: [Elecraft] K3 + Heil HC4

2009-12-23 Thread Don Wilhelm
You say the rear panel settings work - put those same settings on the FP mic menu and try it. If a condenser mic element works on the FP, then you must have Bias set on - turn it off for the HC-4 and set the range to H. You must have the Kenwood adapter to use the front panel connector. IIRC,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main RF Gain problem

2009-12-23 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, The gain controls are potentiometers, not encoders, so yes, you could have a bad spot on your RF Gain control such that the resistance has a bump in it near the 9:30 position. Firmware efforts are not likely to fix it if the pot itself has a resistance bump. 73, Don W3FPR Jim Byers

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Diversity antenna settings - wish

2009-12-23 Thread Barry N1EU
Why do you have AUX allocated to ANT2 instead of AUX BNC? Use AUX BNC and if you need to route your loop to RX ANT in addition to AUX BNC, use an external switch or splitter. 73, Barry N1EU Stewart Baker wrote: On Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:30:27 -0800 (PST), Bill W4ZV wrote: Stewart Baker

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Diversity antenna settings - wish

2009-12-23 Thread Stewart
On Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:18:57 -0800 (PST), Barry N1EU wrote: Why do you have AUX allocated to ANT2 instead of AUX BNC? Use AUX BNC and if you need to route your loop to RX ANT in addition to AUX BNC, use an external switch or splitter. As I wish to keep maximum flexibility of antenna

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Diversity antenna settings - wish

2009-12-23 Thread Barry N1EU
I don't see the necessity to connect Main ant to subrx with a different ant on mainrx. Just use the Main ant on mainrx. You're over-thinking the flexibility issue IMHO. 73, Barry N1EU Stewart Baker wrote: On Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:18:57 -0800 (PST), Barry N1EU wrote: Why do you have AUX

[Elecraft] Macro to switch TX EQ settings

2009-12-23 Thread Jim McDonald
Rather than reinvent the wheel (and actually learn!), I’m wondering if anyone has a macro sequence to switch between two TX EQ settings. I have a Heil Pro-Set Plus (HC4 and HC5) connected to the rear mic jack and am trying a couple of different mics connected to the front panel jack.  I do have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Diversity antenna settings - wish

2009-12-23 Thread Bill W4ZV
Stewart Baker wrote: Main RX - Ant 1 - Doublet Sub RX - Ant 2 - Loop pre-amp (with output switchable to RX ant input) Stewart I'm still missing something in your setup. If you only have one TX antenna (i.e. the doublet) and one RX antenna (the loop), why not connect the loop to the

[Elecraft] NR revisited

2009-12-23 Thread John Lawrence
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main RF Gain problem

2009-12-23 Thread Wes Stewart
In working with Lyle on earlier versions of the rf calibration I saw some of this same action.  In some cases, the s-meter wouldn't even reach FS at min RFG. You might try backing off to factory defaults and starting over, making sure you have the latest utility. On 09-12-23 0:59 , Wes

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Diversity antenna settings - wish

2009-12-23 Thread Stewart
Hi Barry, Oh dear... I hope Father Christmas brings me a new brain ! The problem is that I had convinced myself that there was only one input path into the Sub RX, and that came in via J92. In reality there is another path via the RF board. End result is that when I actually tried it (using the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main RF Gain problem

2009-12-23 Thread Jim Byers
On 09-12-23 8:09 , Don Wilhelm wrote: Don, When the sub is using the main gain potentiometer I thought that the sub should also be effected but it is not. Jim Jim, The gain controls are potentiometers, not encoders, so yes, you could have a bad spot on your RF Gain control such that the

[Elecraft] K3 + Palstar AT-AUTO + SteppIR Vertical + MicroKeyer 2

2009-12-23 Thread w8jj
My objective is to use all of this equipment simultaneously providing there is a way for all devices to receive the necessary data needed for operation. I'm interested in having the SteppIR vertical and a wire antenna fed with 450 Ohm ladder line available at all times on the same or different

Re: [Elecraft] amplified speakers 'comspkr' west mountain radio

2009-12-23 Thread Craig Smith
Add another positive vote for these speakers. I've been using them with my K3 after trying others, including non-powered speakers. I find them to be perfect for my use. Never a hint of any RF issues, and they sound GREAT with the K3. Nice and small, including the price. 73 Craig AC0DS

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main RF Gain problem

2009-12-23 Thread Jim Byers
Wes, The s-meter indications are really no more than a nuisance. But the RF gain behavior is something I need to address. I am using the latest utility and firmware. Will start from scratch again (third time) see if anything changes Jim On 09-12-23 9:54 , Wes Stewart wrote: In working with

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Diversity antenna settings - wish

2009-12-23 Thread Jorge Diez - CX6VM
Hello, I think the main problem is about the MANUAL. I am considering to buy a K3, so I am asking something here in the reflector, something to other friends that owns a K3, and I downloaded what seems to be the manual http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3_Owner's_Man_Rev_D5_Hi_Res.pdf But really

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-23 Thread Peter Howson
K2 -- 4027 K3 -- 933 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Elecrafters everywhere. 73 Peter GM8GAX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 + Palstar AT-AUTO + SteppIR Vertical + MicroKeyer 2

2009-12-23 Thread Don Wilhelm
Tim, The K3 with the SteppIR and MicroKeyer 2 will cause no problems - the SteppIR does not transmit anything on the RS-232 bus, it simply listens. The MicroHam connects to the StepIR and the K3 connects from the SteppIR pass-thru to the K3. I am not familiar with the Palstar AT-AUTO, so I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main RF Gain problem

2009-12-23 Thread Wes Stewart
--- On Wed, 12/23/09, Jim Byers jfby...@gmail.com wrote: The s-meter indications are really no more than a nuisance. But the RF gain behavior is something I need to address. I agree.  The meter is just a proxy for what is happening to the gain, which is a real problem.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main RF Gain problem

2009-12-23 Thread Joe Planisky
Hi Jim, Are you by any chance running the RF gain calibration with the Linux or Mac version of the K3 Utility? An earlier release of the Mac version and the current release of the Linux version seem to have some problems with RF gain calibration. Everything seems to go right during and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main RF Gain problem

2009-12-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
Lyle and I will look into this issue when he gets back from vacation. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] k144xv question

2009-12-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
Yes, we can do this in firmware. On my list. 73, Wayne N6KR On Dec 23, 2009, at 12:07 AM, David Pratt wrote: That raises the question as to how 146-148MHz will transmit inhibited as would be a licensing requirement in some IARU Regions 1 3. Presumably this will be possible via the

[Elecraft] K3 Key Out line

2009-12-23 Thread Phil Hystad
I noticed from the documentation that the K3 Key out line can handle up to 200 VDC and 5 amps. I assume this means that when the key out is closed that it can handle 5 amps of current. So, I am curious, what kind of switch mechanism is used for TR switching. Is this an actual relay or is it

Re: [Elecraft] Raised K3DSPUPGD price?

2009-12-23 Thread Val
Roland, Yes, 2 way trip of the DSP board is not worth while for us, DXs. Fortunately, changing 2 capacitors is easy job and hope that LPF plate will be available alone. And there is another solution, if you need better low frequency response. Simply plug the headphones in the loudspeaker jack.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Key Out line

2009-12-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Phil, Key out is driven by a very rugged N-channel MOSFET. 73, Wayne N6KR On Dec 23, 2009, at 9:01 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: I noticed from the documentation that the K3 Key out line can handle up to 200 VDC and 5 amps. I assume this means that when the key out is closed that it can

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Diversity antenna settings - wish

2009-12-23 Thread Mike
Jorge - On page 4 of the manual you mentioned is a diagram of both the front and back of the K3, with all connectors labeled. The circled numbers for the front panel diagram are explained in the text on pps 4-6. Look for numbers in curly braces {19}. The rear panel (with another diagram) is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 + Palstar AT-AUTO + SteppIR Vertical + MicroKeyer 2

2009-12-23 Thread Mike
Tim - I have a SteppIR yagi, and I ordered the 02114 cable from SteppIR to use with the K3. The ICOM cable won't work. I don't use it, but I'd guess you would go from the data out jack to any other device you wanted to control. 73, Mike NF4L w8jj wrote: My objective is to use all of this

[Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, As you probably know, we keep a list of firmware features and improvements to be added as time permits. Many of the most-requested changes were made over the past several months, keeping pace with the demands of the fall/winter contest season. (A few that come to mind: switch

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-23 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
K2 #1239 (my favorite portable toy) K3 #1239 73 a great holiday, Guy. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This

[Elecraft] Toroid Holder from a Clothespin

2009-12-23 Thread Philip Barnes-Roberts WA6DZS
Just had a call from a prospective client for a K1 build, who was (as are many) hesitant about winding the ever-elusive little toroid inductors. I lost him as a client when I told him about my little clothespin tool for holding the core while winding, and wasn't sorry at all to have spoiled

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Mike
How about a webpage listing the features(non-prioritized from your standpoint)? With the ability to add to it, and maybe vote on the requests? I love surprises(wlll mostly). 73, Mike NF4L Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi all, As you probably know, we keep a list of firmware features and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Bill W4ZV
I'm a heavy user of diversity (99.9% of the time). I have many different RX antennas which have differing amounts of gain. For diversity to work correctly, I need both antennas to present the same RF levels to both receivers. I can make gross adjustments with ATT/PRE, but for fine tuning I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-23 Thread Jeff KB2M
Don't tell me, is that the year you were licensed? Happy holidays to all... 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Guy Olinger K2AV Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 1:05 PM To: Peter Howson Cc:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Julian, G4ILO
A command to get decoded CW, PSK31 and RTTY text into a computer program while CAT is enabled (in other words, something better than TT1.) Support for upper and lower case when sending PSK31 using the internal modem and computer generated text. Per-mode equalization. A discriminator meter for

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Ian Maude
I would love to see 3 things... 1) Receive EQ by mode 2) Monitor on the KDVR to not be in the TX chain 3) Decent Memory management Anything else is a bonus but those are my wishes for 2010 :) Seasons greetings to all the gang at Aptos! 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread PA3CW
Hi Wayne and Elecraft team, First of all a bit thank you for the fun I had with the K3 over the last year, including all the software changes and the involvement of all of us in the new developments of the K3. I must say this is outstanding and what puts Elecraft on a different level than any

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Jack, We're working on this. Meanwhile, please try the K3's built-in memory management (see page 16 of the owner's manual). The K3 will automatically save frequencies of VFO A and B, mode, FM repeater offsets, PL tones, etc., in a memory. Just tap VM and select one to save it in. Also

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread W4GRJ
Wayne, Even though I am a brand new K3 owner (received last week), we really need a software program to manage memories. Need to read and write to the K3, freq, mode, offset for fm repeater work This is really basic to radios I have had for over 5 years….anyway, hope this makes the priority

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Steve Ellington
One Request: Make sidetone adjustable without producing the tone and so you can do it when sending like any other rig. It's hard to change sidetone when in QSO. The tone covers up the other station! I should be able to continue keying and not kill the adjust pot. It's simply a mess the way it

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
Any chance we could see the list? Simply choosing those that are high on our list might help to firm up the various items. On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 1:02 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Hi all, As you probably know, we keep a list of firmware features and improvements to be added as

[Elecraft] MARS operation problem

2009-12-23 Thread W4GRJ
I have done the open the transmit frequency software update. The radio will work on all freqs outside the Ham bands EXCEPT between 7.55Mhz and 8.99Mhz. Tried to check in to the SHARES net for the first time with my new K3 on freq aprox 7.6Mhz and got the BND END message. Any other MARS operators

Re: [Elecraft] Raised K3DSPUPGD price?

2009-12-23 Thread CLEFF321
I installed the K3DSPUPGD this past Saturday. It took about 30 minutes including finding the dropped washers from the floor. The results are delightful. The sound is cleaner and not nearly as fatiguing as before particularly on narrow bandwidth CW. Mine is one of the early K3s. The

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Edward Dickinson, III
SWR Meter Peak Hold on SSB Improved SWR Accuracy 73, Dick - KA5KKT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Barry N1EU
To address the limited display area of the K3, I'd like to see a simple pc application that will present a virtual K3 display on the computer screen and provide full-time display of: shift (numeric) width (numeric) power compression mic gain sub preamp sub antenna selection sub shift sub width

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Craig Smith
Two items here: RX EQ by mode - or at least one separate setting for CW! Build as much flexibility and functionality as humanly possible into the P3, even if much of it is optional. Perhaps the last near-term opportunity to add major hardware to the K3 and provide extra switches and operator

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Key Out line

2009-12-23 Thread Don Wilhelm
Phil, There is no direct relationship between the KEYOUT line and the T/R switch in the K3. The T/R switch is fully electronic, no relays to clack and clatter. The KEYOUT line goes to ground before the onset of RF - and the delay can be adjusted in the menu. It is normally used for keying

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread pd0psb
To keep it as brief as possible: -RX EQ per mode, so every mode can be tailored (and we will never get into noise threads again :-) -European 144/430 FM step raster support 6.25 and 12.5 kHz (With the K144XV in mind) -Memory editor utility and 50(?) more memories (also with the K144XV in mind)

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Key Out line

2009-12-23 Thread Brian Machesney
Phil, You can see the T-R switching circuitry in the schematics available on the Elecraft web site. Just search for t-r and you'll find the circuitry for both the 10W and 100W PAs. -- 73 -- Brian -- K1LI On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 12:01 PM, Phil Hystad k7...@comcast.net wrote: I noticed from

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] The new P3

2009-12-23 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Stan, See: http://www.elecraft.com/news.htm 73, Eric WA6HHQ sr...@swbell.net wrote: Any chance of getting a sneak peak at the panadapter? Or maybe get a look at the draft for the manual? Sure would be nice to see what it is going to look like and check out the proposed

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Doug Joyce
Wayne: Please take a look at and correct the power output discontinuity as the PWR adjust is changed from 12 to 13. Further details of actual power ouput sent to Gary (in support) 22 Nov/09 with request that he cc to you. Thanks looking forward to the P3. Seasons Greetings to all 73,

Re: [Elecraft] MARS operation problem

2009-12-23 Thread 4Z5TO
This blocked tx freq. range is normal. 8 MHz is used for the IF, so transmitting there'abouts would probably not be a good idea for the K3. It's written down somewhere, I just can't recall where... 73, 4Z5TO W4GRJ wrote: I have done the open the transmit frequency software update. The

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread K6LE
In my short time ( 2 weeks ) with this wonderful radio I have had several wow, look at this! moments on most days. The one feature that I have come to wish for, so far, is the ability to have two or three TX Equalizer set ups and the ability to make comparisons by switching quickly from a set

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread John W2XS
Both the KX1 and the K3 announcements were real surprises to me. They certainly were well-kept secrets. The K3 built-in keyer is very good as it is, but I miss the automatic character spacing of my favorite external keyers (CMOS Super Keyer, Logikeyers, Accukeyers, etc.). As a CW operator, I

[Elecraft] K3 Filter Option Questions (revisited yet again)

2009-12-23 Thread Phil Hystad
One of the things that I have not yet decided is the filters to get for my K3 order. I am firm on getting the 400 Hz 8-pole filter (80 percent or so CW ops). But, I like to scan the band looking for signals with a wider filter, say around 1 to 1.2 KHz. Do I need to get the 1 K filter. If I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Georgens, Tom
Outstanding suggestion. I would second this one. Even better if we could change the settings 73, Tom W2SC 8P5A -Original Message- From: Barry N1EU [mailto:barry.n...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 11:10 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Option Questions (revisited yet again)

2009-12-23 Thread Duncan Carter
Currently I have the 8 pole 2.8 KHz filter and the 250 Hertz cw filter. One of my friends, W5XZ, who is considering buying a K3 asked me about filter choices and especially whether a narrow cw filter. My reply was the It depends. Do you want to work near strong local signals without

[Elecraft] ABOUT THE WM SPEAKERS

2009-12-23 Thread Hector Padron
HERE IS THE LINK FOR THE ONES WHO HAS NOT FOUND THEM YET:   http://www.westmountainradio.com/COMspkr.htm   AD4C     For a refined ham it is compulsory to own a k3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Menu display errors

2009-12-23 Thread Keith Hamilton
I am a newer K3 owner. When I am in the MENU or CONFIG menu and I turn the B VFO knob to select a menu item many times a menu selection comes up as junk characters. If I then turn past the item and back to it it reads correctly on the display. This happens frequently while dialing through the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Option Questions (revisited yet again)

2009-12-23 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Phil: I'm also primarily a CW operator. I chose the 1 KHz filter for normal wide CW contest use when I want to be aware of stations around my run frequency. I chose a 1.8 KHz filter for SSB contesting based on recommendations from friends whose opinions I respect. The 1.8 kHz filter is also

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Would you dedicate the K3's serial port to this function? Instead of a contest logger? Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Georgens, Tom Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 11:55 AM To: Barry N1EU;

[Elecraft] N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR: December 23, 2009 - January 24, 2010

2009-12-23 Thread Ken Newman
~ N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR December 23, 2009 - January 24, 2010 ~ 80 METER FOXHUNT (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Each Tuesday Thru Mar 16, 2010 9 PM to 10:29 PM Eastern Time USA

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Julian, G4ILO
Dick Dievendorff wrote: Would you dedicate the K3's serial port to this function? Instead of a contest logger? Why would you need to, given LP-PAN, VSPE etc? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Would the loggers object to receiving responses to commands that they didn't issue? Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 12:28 PM To:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Dave Hachadorian
As previously reported: 1. Eliminate power transients when transmitting FSK-D. 2. Raise threshold on AF Limiter to prevent gross distortion when receiving CW with AGC OFF. Thanks for listening, and Merry Christmas to all! Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ .

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main RF Gain problem

2009-12-23 Thread Graham Kimbell (G3TCT)
Jim I've had exactly your problem (and sorry for rather late response). I'm using Windows (so it's not that) and it's not the encoder/pot, it's the rf gain calibration. I've posted on this before and there's been a change to the rf gain setup since f/w 3.27. Wes has also mentioned that fets have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Bryan, ZL1NI
Yes! I don't use the K3 internal keyer for exactly that reason. Bryan, Zl1NI .. The K3 built-in keyer is very good as it is, but I miss the automatic character spacing of my favorite external keyers (CMOS Super Keyer, Logikeyers, Accukeyers, etc.). As

Re: [Elecraft] MARS operation problem

2009-12-23 Thread W4GRJ
Yes you are correct, just got off the phone with Elecraft ...it is due to the IF at approx 8.2Mhz. This is a big deal to me as a MARS/SHARES operator. Waiting to hear back from Elecraft to see if they can move the freq up a bit to xmit in this area. Otherwise, I will have to put my TS-480 back on

Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] KXAT1 booklet available

2009-12-23 Thread w8jj
Allan Taylor wrote: Just doing some cleanup and came across a KXAT1 manual. I have never had one... don't know where it came from. But if you could use it, I will send it to you. -- 73 AllanK7GT __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] MARS operation problem

2009-12-23 Thread W4GRJ
Correction to my poor grammer, should have said .Waiting to hear back from Elecraft to see if they can move the lower limit freq up a bit to xmit in the 7.6Mhz area W4GRJ wrote: Yes you are correct, just got off the phone with Elecraft ...it is due to the IF at approx 8.2Mhz. This is a

Re: [Elecraft] [KX1] KXAT1 booklet available

2009-12-23 Thread w8jj
I just purchased a used KX1 with the tuner today and could certainly use this booklet. Allan Taylor wrote: Just doing some cleanup and came across a KXAT1 manual. I have never had one... don't know where it came from. But if you could use it, I will send it to you. -- 73 Allan

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Arie Kleingeld PA3A
- Main and Sub Rx audiomix: Leftchannel - 100% main and 50% sub and Rightchannel - 100% sub and 50% main - Bring Notch filter inside AGC-loop (or partly inside) - P3 point and click to change freq with a usb-MOUSE Thanks 73 Arie PA3A

Re: [Elecraft] MARS operation problem

2009-12-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
Jack, Transmitting between 7.5 and 9 MHz is not permitted because we have to enforce a minimum frequency distance from the 8.2 MHz IF (and its associated IF rejection trap on the KANT3 or KAT3 module). An excluded first IF region is a fundamental limitation of a down-conversion design.

Re: [Elecraft] MARS operation problem

2009-12-23 Thread Wayne Burdick
Ah, I'm reading my email backwards again :) We might be able to allow you to go to 7.6 MHz. I have to test this. tnx Wayne N6KR On Dec 23, 2009, at 1:26 PM, W4GRJ wrote: Correction to my poor grammer, should have said .Waiting to hear back from Elecraft to see if they can move the

[Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread f6dex
Wayne, I updated my list of bugs and suggested changes Please give me your email. Pse reply to h...@trx-manager.com Best regards, Laurent F6DEX http://trx-manager.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Grant Youngman
I'e been using the same (now old) homebrew Accu-keyer with auto character spacing since the articles were originally published in QST. I'm so used to the timing, it's hard to send decent CW otherwise. Except with a Lightning Bug, although some may not consider the swing decent :-) It would

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Gary, W7TEA
I would love to see separate volume adjustments for Spot and Sidetone. Happy Holidays to all! 73, Gary W7TEA - 73, Gary W7TEA K3 #1001 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-needs-survey-firmware-and-application-software-tp4209832p4210728.html Sent from the

[Elecraft] 8. Re: K3 owners that have built a K2 (Guy Olinger K2AV)

2009-12-23 Thread jean louis
Bonjour #K2/100 5315 #K31625 Mry Xmas to all ! Jean louis http://www.f5nhj.fr _ Téléchargez Internet Explorer 8 et surfez sans laisser de trace !

Re: [Elecraft] MARS operation problem

2009-12-23 Thread Grant Youngman
It's one of the reasons I haven't parted with my TR-7. The other reason -- I like the radio :-) Grant/NQ5T On Dec 23, 2009, at 3:07 PM, W4GRJ wrote: Yes you are correct, just got off the phone with Elecraft ...it is due to the IF at approx 8.2Mhz. This is a big deal to me as a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-23 Thread Phil Debbie Salas
For external amplifier and external high power auto-tuner use, I'd like to see the followiong: 1) External ground that automatically puts the K3 into a low power CW tune mode. This is normally a command from an external auto-tuner that comes after an amplifier. 2) When the low power tune

[Elecraft] [K3] Low and High Power Cmd

2009-12-23 Thread -.-. --.-N3TU -.-. --.-
Is there such a command. I had this radio for about a year and I have to keep turning the knob to go from 100 watts to five watts. I don't recall in my book a cmd for it but was wondering if there was a firmware upgrade. I use my amp every day and before I use it, I always go to five watts on the

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