If your headset has a very low sensitivity, that would cause you to
increase the AF Gain control more so than you would when not using the
headset. If that is the case, the level of the sidetone could be
significantly lower relative to the received audio while using the headset
than when listening
Sounds like a great idea to me, speaking for myself I enjoy making SSB
contacts on the VHF UHF bands.
Kevin Gallagher
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Don, San,
Many thanks for your detailed advices.
I have set up as you advised. Output in DATA A mode became stable with
occasional glitch.
I think I need to find the best setting for my system.
Thanks again for your excellent advices.
73 de JH3SIF, Keith
2014/01/31 6:27、Sam Morgan
And CW...
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To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering
from Elecraft?
Sounds like a great idea to me,
Yes for CW.
This would be a GREAT way to get our Techs beyond the limits of operating
on the repeaters.
Some years ago, I had expected the June/Sept VHF Contests to replace Field
Day as the big participation event for local clubs as the new Techs would
discover the many other ways to use their
No, it already exists in the K3/10 with XV-144/220/432 or the
K3/10 with KXV-144 for those wanting only 6 and 2.
Better if Elecraft were to spend their development time on with
simultaneous crossband receive and reverse VFO tracking with the
K3/KRX3 for satellite operation and working on a
Or.the planned additions to the P3?
John
On Fri, 31 Jan 2014 09:08:14 -0500, Joe Subich, W4TV
li...@subich.com wrote:
No, it already exists in the K3/10 with XV-144/220/432 or the
K3/10 with KXV-144 for those wanting only 6 and 2.
Better if Elecraft were to spend their development
MCU 1.26, no SVGA.
If the P3 just sits for a while, there is no movable cursor even tho the screen
still displays 'MKR A:'. I dunno if it happens with MKR B, I don't use it much.
73, Mike NF4L
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I have had one since it came out and does quite well in fact the IC-9100
does it all including D-Star which has an active repeater in this area. I
bought mine when they first came out about 3 1/2 yrs ago there about and do
have all the filters for it.
73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 #
What you're suggesting is, basically, a replacement for the venerable
Yaesu FT-736R, which I bought new so many years ago. I used it for
several years from a hilltop QTH in New Hampshire, making CW and
SSB contacts on all bands up through 1296, except 902. I still have that
rig, as well as my
A 200 Watt K4 !!!
Now that's something that would push me over the edge into K-Land.
The idea of dropping back to 100 watts with the K3 (assuming I sell my
FTDX5KMP) is not too appealing.
And, please, no comments about it's only 3 dB, that 3 dB does make
a difference.
73, Dick, W1KSZ
On
Actually, I would like to see any of the following come out of Elecraft:
1. A 2-meter brick 100-watt amplifier to go along with the 2-meter options
of the K3 and (future) KX3.
2. A new full kit smaller than the K2 but based on today's technology (maybe
part of it can be SMT). I say this
P.S.
Need to add one more item as number (5) in the list below:
5. A new technology Graphene based radio, it could be called the KC12 (in
honor of Carbon of course):
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn24976-first-graphene-radio-broadcast-is-a-wireless-wonder.html#.UuvGZXnKzd4
On Jan
No.
The K3 works very well with built-in 2m XVTR and the Elecraft
external XVTR kits.
On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:58:46 -0800, you wrote:
A friend on another list came up with the idea of an all-mode
transceiver for 2m and above.
It would be especially nice to see coverage of 1.25m, and possibly
Definitely. It would need to be rugged and water proof. I'm guessing an HT type
form factor. Optional modules to include GPS for APRS and maybe Bluetooth so
you could BlueCAT and pair a headset. I'd really like to see digital
capability, such as DSTAR. I also wouldn't mind if it covered other
Well what a day yesterday... :\
The radio made it fine and I did a thorough checkout (well as much as I
could do) and all looks good, had a lot of QSO's and great reports...
That's the good news... Bad news? My car ate it's transmission on the
way home last night - I had to decide which rig
We're getting excellent reports from several customers who are testing new
KAT500 and KPA500 firmware. (The changes mainly pertain to fault indications
and incorrect re-tuning.) We hope to get this code to beta early next week.
We're also working on a new feature that will allow the K3 to
I used Centurion with K3 for a few years. Connected directly to BK, not Key
in/out. No problem that I could sense.
Now I use Expert 2k-fa. Now I have a real problem as the relays are
bouncing.
Ignacy, NO9E
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Stan,
Yes it does. As it turns out I have a bad wire in the Heil Proset.
Thanks for the quick reply and help.
Randy, AA8R
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Hi All,
As for me, I say no.
I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time, in
making the continued improvements in the K3, P3, KPA500 KAT500.
Just my .02 worth!
73 de Jim - KE8G
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On Jan 31, 2014, at 10:37 AM, Tom n...@n5ge.com wrote:
No.
Good idea.
I would be very interested in a high Quality UHF/SHF low noise rig.
As far as I know nothing on the market like that now.
Only some top quality German transverters that fill the demands.
73, Peter PA2V
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Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 05:36:59 -0500
From: Kevin G
For me?...nope.
I would like to see the P3 display TX signal via the remote sensor promised
many moons ago.
Maybe even a 1kw hf amplifier.
How about an optional 299w PA for the K3?
I feel the P3 has quite a way to go in development and I like the idea of
using a keyboard with the P3 for rtty and
I believe that all the arguments pro such an idea are wishful thinking. I
believe no Technician will stay with the hobby just because such an offering
would be made. If they are in need of the hardware to meet their
past-repeater desires, the easier way for them is to go General and get
what's
Hi Mike,
I am trying to duplicate this and am unable to do so. I have my P3 turned
on and have pressed the MKR A button. I then moved the marker off to the
side so I can see it. The unit has been left on for 2 hours and I still see
the marker cursor. Can you give me the exact steps you use
I agree.
If there were a few HEO birds in the sky, maybe that sliver of the market which
is not happy with either DC-to-daylight rigs or transverters would be large
enough for someone (hopefully Elecraft) to produce such a rig -- I'd love to
have one. But for now
Personally, I'd like
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From: Toby Pennington w4c...@centurylink.net
To: Ignacy n...@arrl.net
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 10:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Centurion Amp
This is a problem with the Centurion as it uses mechanincal relays and it
will bounce. If you use an
I have had my K3 for four years but rarely make use of the passband tuning
features. Today though I was experimenting with APF and the passband controls
and learned that I really do not know what I am doing.
In particular, the VFO B display is a mystery to me during passband tuning and
APF
Ted,
You really expected a VHF contest to sound like Field day on the HF
bands? That tells me that you do not regularly operate VHF-ssb.
I have been pleading with the FM repeater HT hams for years to
explore the fun of VHF-ssb/cw/digital modes with multi types of
propagation and the
yes FC means Frequency Center
the astric * before the number indicates the APF shift is in the center
the .68 sez your center (your cw pitch) set to 680hz
so if you saw .670 or .690
there would be no * and your APF center
would now be 10 hz up .690 or down .670
some have found the ringing they
Phil,
Yes, FC means Frequency Center, which is where the passband is
centered. The * means it is the default (the same as your sidetone
pitch setting for CW).
You did not ask about the Width display, but it is the width of the
passband and extends half that vale on either side of FC. Those
I've been on 50 MHz since the time when DXCC was impossible since there were
not 100 countries in the world that had six meter privileges *. I even have
a QSL from a pirate in Scotland (back in the 70's ??) before they got the
go ahead after ch1 TV was shut down in Europe.
Every
Ed and all
Don't forget that the situation in Europe is somewhat different. In 6m and
2m IARU Region 1 contests there is the potential for 600 to 800 contacts in
a 24 hour period. On 70cms it's around 250 QSO's for the leading groups. And
in the UK we have VHF evening activity contests where
You never know what Elecraft may do, in the future, development and
protototyping is a very closely guarded secret until near release time.
Of all things (I would still like one) I asked for an SSB module for the KX1
and.was told that it would not happen, so I thought for a couple of months
Eric,
Great news, but I'm a little confused should I be expecting
notification in 1-5 days or 3 weeks for order 2313-1104-2123.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
On 1/30/2014 6:41 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
We've just updated the shipping status page at
Hear hear! Also, if it was a modular rig, like the 736, they've got 30-40% of
the work already done in the current product line. Pieces of the transverter
designs + parts of the KX3 would be usable.
Lenny
W2BVH
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From: John Lemay j...@carltonhouse.eclipse.co.uk
No
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KE8G
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 12:20 PM
To: n...@n5ge.com
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF
offering
No false expectations that a VHF contest would ever sound like field day.
Expectation is that it would introduce the Tech FMers to something new and
fun.
On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 2:50 PM, Robert Garceau rgarc...@snet.net wrote:
No
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From:
Joe, I respectfully disagree with your assertion that it already exists. The
functionality exists, but not in a form factor that makes it easy to use in
portable situations. Many VHF/UHF contesters (myself included) operate from
mountain peaks, to gain greater distance to the radio horizon.
Yippie. Can't wait! SP on bands like 160M is problematic.
73 de Brian/K3KO
On 1/31/2014 17:07, Wayne Burdick wrote:
We're also working on a new feature that will allow the K3 to retune
the KAT500 automatically, in receive mode, each time the VFO is
moved. This feature would be turned on/off
I have no interest at all ...
73!
K0PP
On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 12:50 PM, Robert Garceau rgarc...@snet.net wrote:
No
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From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KE8G
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 12:20 PM
To:
No interest at all
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On Jan 31, 2014, at 12:26 PM, Rose elecraftcov...@gmail.com wrote:
I have no interest at all ...
73!
K0PP
On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 12:50 PM, Robert Garceau rgarc...@snet.net wrote:
No
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A K3-based successor to the Yaesu FT-736 would be far, far better.
The FT-736R is at least half again the size three times the weight
of the K3/10 with KXV-2 for approximately the same power output. One
still needed external amplifiers for reasonable ( 100W) power level.
There is little
Sure am looking forward to a successful fix for the tuner's problems -
then I will be able to use my tuner and amp. Otherwise, I will return to
a manual tuner and tube based amplifier. This has not been a pleasant
experience. I have to wonder how it is that the internal tuner to the K3
works
more knobs more buttons,,, hundreds of buttons
HAR
Bob K3DJC
On Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:36:58 -0500 Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com
writes:
A K3-based successor to the Yaesu FT-736 would be far, far
better.
The FT-736R is at least half again the size three times the weight
of the
hmmm...let me have a shot at that one
100w vs 500w
now I wonder what could be the difference...
hello test
On 1/31/2014 2:41 PM, Bill W2BLC wrote:
Sure am looking forward to a successful fix for the tuner's problems -
then I will be able to use my tuner and amp. Otherwise, I will return to
Don't forget the blocks of lead for added weigh (:-)
K0PP
On Jan 31, 2014 1:48 PM, riese-k3...@juno.com wrote:
more knobs more buttons,,, hundreds of buttons
HAR
Bob K3DJC
On Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:36:58 -0500 Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com
writes:
A K3-based successor to the Yaesu
No individual product is going to appear to everyone, so there will be
those who -are- interested in a compact, presumably very portable VHF/
UHF transceiver, and there will be those who could care less.
I, for one, have no interest in a KPA500. I'm a QRP guy. But I can
sure appreciate
Will this radio be available for this years June VHF contest?
( I want to be the first one ask about the estimated shipping date for a new
Elecraft product. ;o) )
Joe K2UF
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf
We're also working on a new feature that will allow the K3 to retune the
KAT500 automatically, in receive mode, each time the VFO is moved. This
feature would be turned on/off in a K3 menu entry (default would be off). By
retune, I mean that the KAT500 would select an LC combination that had
been
Sam,
Thanks a lot for your answer. It would be nice if this sort of information
were
documented. If it is then I missed it even though I did a full document search
for the letters FC.
phil
On Jan 31, 2014, at 11:23 AM, Sam Morgan k5oai@gmail.com wrote:
yes FC means Frequency Center
One issue with the XV transverter option is that they only cover part of
each of the bands, dropping the regions primarily used for FM repeater
and FM simplex use. Even if someone wants the transverter primarily for
non FM modes, they still might want to be able to also use the rig for
FM
Don,
Thanks for your description. I didn't mention the Width control and display
because I understood those. Just was not sure of the interpretation of the
0.68 -- now knowing it is the sidetone pitch makes sense but this sort of thing
was not found in the documentation that I could find.
On Fri, 31 Jan 2014 09:07:53 -0800, Wayne Burdick wrote:
We're getting excellent reports from several customers who are testing new
KAT500 and KPA500 firmware. (The changes mainly pertain to fault indications
and incorrect re-tuning.) We hope to get this code to beta early next week.
Wayne,
hmmm...let me have a shot at that one
100w vs 500w
now I wonder what could be the difference...
hello test
Of course there are mechanical differences! However, there should be a
similarity of firmware approach. That is why I mentioned it.
Bill W2BLC K-Line (???)
Phil,
It will only be equal to the sidetone pitch if the * is present.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 1/31/2014 4:05 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:
Don,
Thanks for your description. I didn't mention the Width control and display
because I understood those. Just was not sure of the interpretation of the
0.68
Spending development effort, time, and money on a product for a limited
or highly competitive market doesn't keep any company financially
sound. It does just the opposite. I'm not saying whether a very
portable all-mode VHF/UHF rig falls into that category or not, but I'll
bet it's a
I was trying to place a brief focus on the fact that with more power
comes the added potential problems caused by rf gremlins
I feel that point was/is being ignore by the demand that there be no
glitches and if there are any it absolutely must be the designer fault
the designing fool proof
OK. I know I am missing something, but I am at a loss as to what it might be.
Suddenly, I have no audio on the sub receiver. Sub audio gain knob is up beyond
mid scale. I have the SUB selected and Split set to up 1. Speakers are set to
2. Speakers + Phones is set to Yes. L--Mix—R is set to
Sometimes the Sub receiver's Rx ANT is selected when not intended.
Dick, K6KR
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Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 1:35 PM
To: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] No K3 Sub
I would definitely be interested in such a radio. I do have an FT-736R, and
although I love the radio, I would welcome the opportunity to replace it
with something up-to-date.
Although I recognize that satellite opportunities are limited right now
(which is why I have the 736), I'd still be
I forgot to mention that part of the interest in an Elecraft VHF/UHF all mode
rig would be the pleasure of building it, which is not something I got to
experience with the 736.
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Agreed. My new IC-7100 does a nice job, and it includes HF, and can be
mobile.
Monty K2DLJ
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-modeVHF/UHF offering
from Elecraft?
No
Hi All,
As for me, I say no.
I would rather have the folks at Elecraft invest their talents and time,
I think the only thing you will get agreement on as far as developments here
is that all the hams will want free hats at Dayton (except me... I've got
one!).
Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ/ PJ4HZ
Owner - Operator
Big Signal Ranch
Staunton, Illinois
email:
The standard 2.7khz filter has the frequency offset marked as 2.7khz. When I
try to enter that value during configuration (CONFIG, FL1 FRQ) I see values
that range from -1.28 to +.25
What should I be setting it to?
Carl Yaffey K8NU
Banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro.
recording studio.
The offset of a 2.7 kHz filter is very likely a lot less than 2.7 kHz. Is
there no other marking on the filter?
73 de Dick, K6KR
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Carl Yaffey
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014
Carl,
There should be another number on it proceeded by a + or -. The 2.7 kHz
is the width, not the offset.
I don't know where they are marking the offset on the filter at the
present time, but those at Elecraft support should be able to tell you.
That other number should be in the range of
In my opinion, no.
The satellite days are over until AMSAT and the government can work out
their ITAR differences. I don't have any desire to invest in any equipment
for FM satellites.
For VHF/UHF contesting transverters are the operational choice. That said a
10M radio specifically designed
Joe,
problem is they are worth no more than what they cost when operating in
dense Europe in VHF/UHF contests ... crap! Been there, done that. :-(
If people are willing to spend $2.000 for superb DB6NT transverters I'm
sure they would spend 3k as well for an integrated 2-3 bands solution
I am having some trouble - probably cockpit error.
I have not really been working any of the W1AW/x stations on digital
modes until the past couple of days. Upon reading Fred Cady's book and
the K3 manual, I find that in AFSK A, I should be able to set the DUAL
PB. I cannot. I get an N/A
On 1/31/2014 12:59 PM, XE3/K5ENS wrote:
We're also working on a new feature that will allow the K3 to retune the
KAT500 automatically, in receive mode, each time the VFO is moved. This
feature would be turned on/off in a K3 menu entry (default would be off). By
retune, I mean that the KAT500
Hopefully the hats are not a mature design. We need further development with
more color choices.
73,
Bob
K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR.
On 1/31/2014 5:41 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote:
I think the only thing you will get agreement on as far as developments here
is that all the hams
Rumour has it that.a new hat is under development, it will have an
integrated antenna mount!
73,
Jack VK4JRC
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Member WIA SARL ARRL
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On 1 Feb 2014, at 9:46 am, Bob k...@ptd.net wrote:
Hopefully the hats are
I've looked at the existing offerings that partially address my proposal.
The IC-9100 has these drawbacks:
--- no 222 MHz option
--- the base transceiver is ~ $3,000 and the 1.2 GHz module lists for ~
$700
--- redundant coverage of the HF bands - I have plenty of HF
transceivers, not the
Jim,
I bought my FT-847 in the first few months after it was introduced
in1998 and used it on satellite and eme for ten+ years. I agonized
for two years after getting K3 whether to sell. I needed funds to
buy two transverters so selling the FT-847 provided funds. But I
lost the 440-450 FM
On 1/31/2014 12:41 PM, Bill W2BLC wrote:
Sure am looking forward to a successful fix for the tuner's problems -
then I will be able to use my tuner and amp. Otherwise, I will return to
a manual tuner and tube based amplifier. This has not been a pleasant
experience. I have to wonder how it is
So do I. Last year at Dayton I had bought one before I saw all of the
furor on the list, that Elecraft was selling hats rather than giving
them away.
They are nice hats, and well-made.
Probably Yaesu (if they even give hats away - I don't think they did)
gets them in such quantity that they
The only modification that I would suggest is an instruction manual on
how to wear one properly.
Probably not a problem with hams, though. :-)
73 de Jim - AD6CW
On 1/31/2014 3:46 PM, Bob wrote:
Hopefully the hats are not a mature design. We need further
development with more color choices.
With the optional tin foil lining.
Rick nhc
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From: Jim Lowman
The only modification that I would suggest is an instruction manual on
how to wear one properly.
Probably not a problem with hams, though. :-)
73 de Jim - AD6CW
On 1/31/2014 3:46 PM, Bob wrote:
I, for one, would be interested in an Elecraft solution. In my case I own
a IC-9100 which I use mostly for satellite work (it is lacking on the HF
side especially compared to my K3). I'd love to see something small like
a K3, but something that allowed plug in modules like 2m/70cm/23cm/etc. I
In a word Yes! To add another word Please!
I've wanted a good dedicated VHF+ rig for a couple of decades. I
don't think transverters are the best answer, and I have some sitting on
this desk right now.
Of course Elecraft has to see a market, but I hope they can find it.
David
KD0R
While the idea of a multi-band, all-mode VHF-UHF radio sounds good, how
many folks have the necessary equipment to make sure it works after you
bolt everything together. All you need to do is just slightly move a
coil and
can knock the whole thing out of whack.
Of course, if it's supplied
My sentiments exactly!
If I have to buy an Icom 9100, I am not interested in playing VHF/UHF/SHF...
But IF Elecraft:-)
73,
Jack VK4JRC
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Member WIA SARL ARRL
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On 1 Feb 2014, at 12:19 pm, Bob wb4...@gmail.com
This is the key question. I wouldn't mind seeing a tricked-out
multimode VHF/UHF radio, but I don't want to buy one.
On 1/31/2014 6:29 PM, David Heinsohn wrote:
Of course Elecraft has to see a market, but I hope they can find it.
If I had my druthers, I would invest in an all-frequency all-mode MF/HF
receiver with sensitivity, selectivity and data decoding modes equal to
that of the K3/KX3. My K2 doesn't tune much outside of the ham bands.
This would replace my good ol' Kenwood R-5000 which I have had for 30
years or
I connect my Rx antenna via the BNC below the SO239 outputs. I have a
sub Receiver and have the Rx on the sub and listen to the vertical
transmitting antenna on the main with my stereo headset.
There are times when I'd like to only hear the Rx antenna and not the
vertical and to this point to
I have all of my receive antennas switchable into the sub RX or the rx input (a
six by two matrix in my case) K9ay makes a box that can do this or you can
build your own. K9ay has a preamp in his box so that there is no loss of level
when both inputs are on the same antenna. The RX ant switch
Hello Brian,
I was hoping there would be a way to do this selectively within the
confines of the K3 and not use something external. I found in the
last 160M contest that there were many DX I could hear on the Rx
antenna as it is steerable while the Inv-L picks up sounds equally
from all
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