Thanks, John -
If I RTM correctly, that scheme requires a serial cable with level
converter to the ACC connector, and no, you can't do PSK that way. Is
this what you mean?
My intent is to not have to use VOX with AFSK, because I really really
really don't like VOX on phone. If we had the
Stan,
I went with the smaller range. As you pick up speed, you will find yourself
migrating to the lower portion of the band. Once you hit 20wpm, a couple of
8 wpm QSO's will use up all of your alloted shack time ( I assume your
married). SOTA usually is not above .061 so your ok there. I have not
Mike,
With the latest version of RUMlog (5.0.2) you can use either CCM alone, CCM for
receive and the K3 (FSK-D) for transmit or the K3 (FSK-D) for both transmit and
receive.
If you are using the K3 for transmit and receive you don't use VOX or need a
separate connection to the ACC socket.
Yes please, I've been waiting for this for a few years now!
73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)
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On 11 Aug 2012, at 16:32, emann...@csc.uvic.ca wrote:
I third
If you have operated 6 meter CW and had a report of a chirp, I'd appreciate
hearing about it.
I had several of them and my K3 is back at Elecraft right now for service,
but they are not able to reproduce the problem. I know there is a mod for
the synthesizer board and that was made without
Peter, I have operated 6 meter CW and I have not had a report of chirp. I have
heard some signals that sound a bit strange because of propagation anomalies.
I have no way of knowing if this is your problem, but recently licensed hams
have not heard the chirps that were common in the 50s and
Thanks Cookie - the two hams who reported the chirp are long-time CW
operators who I've known for many years so I trust their feedback. In a
separate case again the op reporting the chirp is a long-time CW op too.
Could this be some anomaly of propagation? That would be very odd indeed.
Some how I now have a fixed line on the screen that looks like a marker.
In data mode it's just to the left of the cursor, in CW it's in the
cursor toward the right edge, and in SSB, it's on either the right or
left edge.
With Mkr A on, if I turn the knob on the P3, the freq increases going
Measuring voltdrop at the supply i.e. 13.77v to 13.74v is irrelevant. Please
tell us what it is at the APP connector or screen (load end) please?
I had several of them and my K3 is back at Elecraft right now for service,
but they are not able to reproduce the problem. I know there is a mod for
You didn't happen to be using CW in the SSB mode? That is the K3's
ability to allow you to be on SSB, hear a CW signal and call him without
changing mode. This practice is quite useful on 6M.
73 de Brian/K3KO
On 8/12/2012 13:43, Peter Chamalian wrote:
Thanks Cookie - the two hams who
So I managed to figure it out
the problem is that EasyPal does not document this very well first off
you need to enter the Cat Commands in HEX rather then plain text.
The initial and exit strings are sent on start and end of
transmission.The downfall here is when I return to
I found out that on my laptop the sound is configured as mono but can be
changed to stereo after quite a few configurations changes.
Ignacy
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On 8/12/2012 10:03 AM, Mike wrote:
Some how I now have a fixed line on the screen that looks like a
marker. In data mode it's just to the left of the cursor, in CW it's
in the cursor toward the right edge, and in SSB, it's on either the
right or left edge.
That's the carrier frequency.
73,
NAQCC Sprint Tuesday night!
Our August sprint is this coming Tuesday evening local time (August 14, EDT -
8:30-10:30PM, CDT - 7:30-9:30PM, MDT - 6:30-8:30PM, PDT - 5:30-7:30PM), which
translates as Wednesday August 15, 0030-0230Z in all cases.
I will refer you to the proper URL:
And you think the KXPA100 is going to sell for much less. Internal unit KPA3
is $500. Look at the pix of the KXPA100 and I can see $200-300 to enclose
it in that case.
Keith, XE3/K5ENS
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AHA! After a week, I see it...
Thanks Joe
Mike
On 8/12/12 10:21 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
On 8/12/2012 10:03 AM, Mike wrote:
Some how I now have a fixed line on the screen that looks like a
marker. In data mode it's just to the left of the cursor, in CW it's
in the cursor toward the right
Thanks for the thought, but no I didn't Brian. I'm a 98% CW op (:-).
Besides, you can't key the rig if you're in ssb.
Pete, W1RM
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From: Brian Alsop [mailto:als...@nc.rr.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 10:09 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft]
The voltage read by the internal K3 meter says the voltage drops to 12.6
volts which I reported to the tech's at Elecraft. They did not think it
significant. Also, the problem only has been reported on 6 meters. I'm a
98% Cw operator so if there was a hint of a chirp on the HF bands, it would
Pete,
The synthesizer issues were frequency-dependent. So if you were using computer
logging for
the QSOs when you had the chirp reports, check back for the precise frequency,
and tell
Elecraft.
On 8/12/2012 5:37 AM, Peter Chamalian wrote:
If you have operated 6 meter CW and had a report of
If a 100w amplifier has to cost $800, then it is going to be difficult to
market. Just my
unsubstantiated gut feeling.
Personally, if I had a KX3 and wanted 100 watts when operating from my shack, I
would
throw something together from the junk box, probably with vacuum tubes. But
that's just
I have a K3 which I recently inherited.
Unknown to me at the time, it has no TX/RX on 160m. The Guys at Support led to
look for a possible fault in the Low Pass Filter area.
I believe that this is beneath the 100W PA unit on the main board.
What is the easiest/safest way to remove the PA unit
Interesting. I have them noted and will report to Elecraft when I speak
with them.
Pete, W1RM
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From: Vic K2VCO [mailto:k2vco@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 12:33 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; w...@arrl.net Peter Chamalian W1RM
Subject: Re:
If it was a propagation anomaly, then maybe it was meteor shower
propagation. My astronomy friends have just been watching the Perseids.
73,
Erik K7TV
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Peter, I have operated 6 meter CW and I have not had a report of chirp. I
have heard
Removing the KPA3 module is a straightforward process and should not result
in *any* damage, Hi! The process is documented in a mod sheet describing a
very desirable change to the connectors in early K3s, but I can't find it on
the Elecraft web site. So look for a direct e-mail message; I'll
Guys,
I don't know if this got covered so here goes.
The Apple 30 pin connector has stereo line in and tons of other stuff. See:
http://pinouts.ru/PortableDevices/ipod_pinout.shtml (It is RU but safe)
Clint KI6SSN
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I too support the request to add Ultimatic to Elecraft rigs. I don't have
the fine motor control of my fingers required to make use of iambic
features. I treat the dual paddles the same as a single paddle for the most
part. However, the dual paddle feels better than a single paddle, probably
If it was a propagation anomaly, then maybe it was meteor shower
propagation. My astronomy friends have just been watching the Perseids.
73,
Erik K7TV
This is my second try to send this message, since the first didn't make it
to the list.
The CW decode displays it's output to the VFO B window. But most of the time
that window is displaying the VFO 'B' frequency.
Question is How do I remove the VFO 'B' frequency info and display ONLY the CW
decoded info?
Phil
Santa Fe
Thanks
Listening for SOTA on 14.061
Everyone I have a KX3 #700 that is working fine. I am providing you this
information for those that are interested. The linear works fine with the
KX3 on all modes.
I have ordered and built a Juma P100-D linear for use with the K3. With 3
watts drive the linear puts out 100 watts. You can see the
The line in is unusable for phone functions, but works with all
multimedia apps.
73,
matt W6NIA
On Sun, 12 Aug 2012 10:43:59 -0700, you wrote:
Guys,
I don't know if this got covered so here goes.
The Apple 30 pin connector has stereo line in and tons of other stuff. See:
I have done some research to see if this feature has been discussed /
requested before... After getting back into hobby in the spring of April
2009, I dusted off my old 1000MP and started operating on a regular basis.
It had been in the box for almost 9 years of non use. Anyway, many on
the
Max,
It is not the same thing, but I have set up the keypad for Quick
Memories and as a result, I seldom use either the band switch or the
mode switch. In each of the quick memories, I store one VFO for the SSB
area and the other for the CW section -
I change bands by holding the MV button
Max,
Have you checked out the Quick Memories section of the manual?
With them set up you can pretty well approximate what you are trying to do.
I have mine set as follows per band.
M1 - CW
M2 - SSB
M3 - PSK
M4 - RTTY
Rick
K6LE
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On 08/12/2012 01:46 PM, M. George wrote:
There is one thing I
really miss from the 1000MP (the only thing really) and it's the auto
memory of the last frequency you used per mode / band.
Something similar has been discussed several times in past threads. I
agree. The general term is band
Well here's the thing. 6m is most current hungry band and the one most
likely to give you current warnings.
I had the same comment for 6m cw chirp with mine.
If you replace the APP connectors and use 10mm^2 cable in short to a close
by solid 15v 30amp supply(I use a sw/mode), the chirp
On Aug 12, 2012, at 11:46 AM, M. George wrote:
Have I missed something obvious for the K3? Is there a way to creatively
do this now? With a macro maybe? I tried to hunt around and see if
someone had the same question or suggestion, but maybe I'm searching for
the wrong terms.
_
Use the V
Drew, although I don't see a way for you to accomplish what you're asking,
being able to move the pitch Freq. while still monitoring the signal. I can
see a way for Dale to do what he is trying to accomplish.
Dale, have you considered setting your pitch to say 500hz (for example), and
then
As a future K3 owner, I can say that I, too, would like this feature.I am
so use to this feature on my current xcvr that I don't quite know what the K3
behavior is without this feature!
Hoop
K9QJS
On Aug 12, 2012, at 11:46 AM, M. George wrote:
I have done some research to see if this
Me too!
Gary KJ7RT
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On Aug 12, 2012, at 10:55, Erik Basilier ebasil...@cox.net wrote:
I too support the request to add Ultimatic to Elecraft rigs. I don't have
the fine motor control of my fingers required to make use of iambic
features. I treat the dual paddles the same as
For those Listers who don't know what Ultimatic keying is all about -
and are afraid to ask - here is a description by Chuck Olson WB9KZY and
some references also: http://wb9kzy.com/ultimat.txt
73, Stan WB2LQF
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To elaborate a little bit further:
1. For those of us that lack iambic skills, there are rational reasons for
us to use dual paddles, although simple-minded logic would suggest that we
stick with single paddles. Not only is the paddle travel excessive when
moving a single paddle from dot to
On 8/12/2012 11:32 AM, David Robertson wrote:
I have ordered and built a Juma P100-D linear for use with the K3. With 3
watts drive the linear puts out 100 watts. You can see the linear at
www.jumaradio.com.
The kit LOOKS cute, but I see NO information about performance specs --
nothing about
On 8/12/2012 1:28 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
The kit LOOKS cute, but I see NO information about performance specs --
nothing about harmonic content, IMD, or sideband noise. At Euro 460,
it's going to cost about $600 delivered to a US address for a kit with
NO performance specs other than power
I believe this was done several years ago on this list during a previous
Ultimatic thread. Unfortunately, keyer modes are right up with
religions for many folks ... I recall the discourse was spirited. I
do not recall the ultimate outcome, if there was one, but I do remember
the spirit!
73,
To answer your question, after 20 years of using a straight key and bug, I
built a discrete-component CMOS iambic keyer in the 1970's.
I did start out slow but speed came quickly, IIRC, as my fingers learned the
correct pattern of movements for each character. But I had to do the same
thing when
Hi Brian,
Yes, if you use a single paddle, the logic in the keyer doesn't affect you,
but I wouldn't call that using iambic. Given that there are so many dual
paddles on the market, and so few singles, I have to believe that most hams
that use an electronic keyer are currently using dual
It can't sell near the price of the KPA3 because it would kill alot of the
KPA3 sales.
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Unlikely, I wouldn't be without the internal 100W in my K3.
Thomas
On 12 August 2012 22:07, Keith-K5ENS ke...@nelasat.com wrote:
It can't sell near the price of the KPA3 because it would kill alot of the
KPA3 sales.
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First-off my apology this reply is so behind in time. My main
computer was under re-build so was having to use web-based e-mail to
access my e-mail and the reflector would not recognise me as
registered for posting replies.
I think which parameter is most significant depends a lot on the use,
If the transistors ran at 28V and it had a built-in PS it might be worth the
price.
--- On Sat, 8/11/12, Adrian vk4...@bigpond.com wrote:
Specifications
Amplifier typical gain: 13db
RF input: 1 to 20 watts
Operating Voltage: 13.8 volts +/- 15% (20 amp power source required)
Frequency
You guys got me interested, and I have a keyer that supports it, so I tried it.
Couldn't send C's or K's. Both of which are in my call!
On 8/12/2012 1:25 PM, stan levandowski wrote:
For those Listers who don't know what Ultimatic keying is all about -
and are afraid to ask - here is a
On 08/12/2012 03:27 PM, Erik Basilier wrote:
3. How many operators can truly say that they make use of iambic features?
I do too. I went from straight key to Iambic back in the 70s, or so. I
used a HB copy of the Heathkit HD-1410 Iambic keyer and a HB Iambic Key.
I decided that I would not
Ron, thanks for your comments, and I recognize that there must be a sizable
minority of operators that are fully competent with iambic. And, when iambic
is mastered it can probably produce faster code than either a single paddle
or a double paddle used by a non-iambic operator. What I don't
I learned to type that way in High School too but what really taught me to
keep a steady pace was pounding away on an old Model 15 RTTY keyboard in the
Army. As each key was pressed the keyboard locked while the mechanical
encoder cycled before another key could be pressed. Fortunately it was
Gil wrote:
Did I explain the procedure correctly?
http://radiopreppers.com/index.php/topic,112.0.html
I'm not sure I understand everything in your statements there:
With WWV on 10mHz (30m), you move the tune pot until their tone matches
your sidetone frequency on the screen, meaning, if
$785 on the face of it looks high. The K3 internal 100w amp costs
$500 installed and $450 as a kit. But is it not a stand-alone unit
so missing chassis and connectors and other items. I believe the
KXPA-100 was targeted for about $800 (Wayne/Eric correct me if wrong).
I am still working on
My former TS-870 had a built-in Logikey and I could actually send with it. The
same can't be said for the K3 internal keyer. I can barely program the
memories without a few tries. As to holding a QSO forget it. I've been sending
the numeral 7 in my call since 1958 and it still comes out M S
Hi Folks,
The first CW net went OK except for my power dying twice. Once I
got the power cable jumped over to another power supply all was fine.
Hopefully I did not splatter too much as the power died as I was sending.
See you in the next net,
Kevin. KD5ONS
Gentlemen, thanks for the details on the quick memories and several
suggestions on how to do this. I will spend some time reading up on the
quick memories. The key was that they are obviously are set per band. I'm
sure I can come up with a good work around now.
If there is still some room left
Ron,
In 1971 in Germany in the Army Signal Corps, we convinced our COL to upgrade
us to a 90 WPM RTTY machine so we wouldn't get stalled by the sluggish
nature of the 60WPM. To this day, I wonder how I typed that fast as I sure
suck today! Noisy is was!!!
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
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I just worked another regular local on 75 meters. I dropped power to 0.5
watts which was just above his noise level. He could hear me. Then I went
up at several power stops. 1.0, 5.0 and 10.0 and all with good reports. Not
one comment versus my K3 with a GOLD LINE Heil mic at 1.5 KW on the
Max, there are two distinct groups of Quick Memories The first is the
00 to 10 memories that you can use from the 0 thru 9 keypad if CONFIG:
MEM 0-9 menu parameter is set to BAND SEL. That is the one I use for
bandswitching.
The M1 thru M4 Quick Memories are per band and once inside a
You forgot the SWR/power meter and LCD display ...
Dave AB7E
On 8/12/2012 3:07 PM, Edward R Cole wrote:
$785 on the face of it looks high. The K3 internal 100w amp costs
$500 installed and $450 as a kit. But is it not a stand-alone unit
so missing chassis and connectors and other items.
I suspect the SWR/Power meter and LCD display for the KXPA3 will appear
on the K3 display.
It works that way with the K2 having the KPA100/KAT100 mounted remotely
in an EC2 enclosure - I expect nothing less from the KX3 and KAPA3.]
For use with transceivers other than the KX3, the KXPA3 may
Scott, N3FJP, is trying out some new software and I had problems with it
when interfacing with my K2 #2268. I was able to replicate the problem
using Scott's ACLog 3.2. If there is someone out there who is using
ACLog 3.2 with their K2 and who wouldn't mind running a simple test
please contact
Hi all
Is this the TEN-TEC reflector?
Enough on this topic PLEASE, PLEASE.
Will someone create a new group just for this new amp?
73 ES CUL DE N3KHK
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QSL: LoTW, Bureau, Direct,
On 8/12/2012 3:44 PM, Bill K9YEQ wrote:
In 1971 in Germany in the Army Signal Corps, we convinced our COL to upgrade
us to a 90 WPM RTTY machine so we wouldn't get stalled by the sluggish
nature of the 60WPM. To this day, I wonder how I typed that fast as I sure
suck today! Noisy is was!!!
Whether you see it or not it will still be there and will have cost you
money to have it. I was only trying to keep the discussion on the cost
of the TenTec amp versus the KXPA3 from being apples versus oranges.
Dave AB7E
On 8/12/2012 4:36 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
I suspect the SWR/Power
I've got a KX3 on order, with the idea of replacing my K2-100 as the primary
radio at home. So, the PA is something I'll be watching for.
I wonder what Wayne and others think about using push-pull mosfet finals as
opposed to the BJT used in the K2-100 PA. Mosfets are almost universally used
in
I am hoping to find a four band module for my K1. If anyone has one, built or
unbuilt, I would like to hear from you.
Tnx. Len, K6LEN
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It's likely that N3FJP said that, but unlikely that it's true. Don't
take my word for it ... check around and you'll find that to be his
typical response to most reported problems with his software.
Dave AB7E
On 8/12/2012 4:52 PM, Jim Campbell wrote:
Scott says that he hasn't had any
On an even more obscure note, in the summer of 1965 or 1966 (can't
remember which) as a recently-minted Conditional class licensee I was
spending a lot of time on 40 meter CW during the day. High school was
out for the summer and I was busy building electronic keyers and
learning to use them.
Thanks for bringing this up. I was afraid I was the only one who wanted
this option.
...bill nr4c
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From: Phil Townsend phi...@mac.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sun, Aug 12, 2012
Hello Michael,
Good suggestion. I hadn't thought of that because I never use the filter
shift function since it is disabled when QRQ is engaged. But since QRQ
is disabled anyway for split operation, the shift should work fine. I'll
give it a shot!
Thanks!
73, Dale
WA8SRA
On 8/12/2012 3:50
On Aug 12, 2012, at 9:25 PM, Randy Farmer w...@tx.rr.com wrote:
Does anybody else remember the Squeeze Keyer?
Yep! Basically, a POO Keyer with single dot insertion.
Bud, W2RU
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Tap the display button.
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Conkling
Sent: Monday, 13 August 2012 11:27 AM
To: Phil Townsend; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder question
Hi Randy,
Sounds suspiciously like the 9TO Mark II which appeared in the
June 1967
issue of QST, was called Dot Insertion It was my 1st keyer and I still have
it!!
You can get the article on line at the ARRL if you want to
check
it out. I think
it is an
In the interest of keeping list volume under control (and improving SNR)
let's end this thread at this time.
For those interested, there is a lot of prior discussion of this topic
in the searchable list archives at:
http://www.elecraft.com/elist.html
73,
Eric
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Yeah, but that takes away the decoding as well, brings up other stuff...
...bc nr4c
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From: Adrian [mailto:vk4...@bigpond.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 10:14 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder question
Tap the display button.
Sorry, yes of course the cwt decode works when the freq is displayed tap
changes to multimode tech displ etc.
I messed up on my recall there sorry.
I do not have an issue though, all decode shows, and I use 4.48 firmware.
The 4.51 ver does not give me anything I need.
Adrian ... vk4tux
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