Re: [Elecraft] K3 FSK power transients

2015-05-29 Thread Ken_ke2n via Elecraft
Joe - I am using data mode with DATA A selected. (This mode uses the SSB filter and turns off equalization and compression. But of course the ALC is on). What would be really helpful is if you would download a copy of Spectrum Lab and run the monitor output of your K3 through it while

Re: [Elecraft] Advice on software

2015-05-29 Thread Dave KW4M
/I want to operate psk with the kx2 using a computer./ I'd be happy with just CW ...if only that radio existed. :) 73, Dave - Dave My Web Site -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Advice-on-software-tp7603589p7603603.html Sent from the Elecraft

[Elecraft] OT Logikey K-5 Keyer from Idiom Press

2015-05-29 Thread Ray Spreadbury
Sorry it's off topic but I need some help please. Does Idiom Press still exist? Is Mr Rob Lochar still there? Last December I ordered a Logikey K-5 Keyer from Idiom Press in Merlin Oregon off their website. Rob Lochar Emailed me on 12th Dec asking for the code on my Visa but saying the order

Re: [Elecraft] Advice on software

2015-05-29 Thread David Cole
Mike, I use MixW, and like it. I have a review of it here: http://nk7z.net/review-of-mixw-multimode-software/ -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net For MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info For Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0-Mini - Experiences?

2015-05-29 Thread PKA
It all depends on what you want to achieve. There are many different reasons for hams to want to operate RC. Different requirements probably call for different solutions. If you want to operate your home rig (or for that matter a real remote rig) when you are not at home, eg. when travelling,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FSK power transients

2015-05-29 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
A quick reply since I'm on my way out ... I'll look more in depth later. I am concerned about the audio waveform generated by your WaveNode device. I see peaks to 128 +/- and dips to 64 +/- with a significant amount of asymmetry. The asymmetry would make me wonder if there is not some

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FSK power transients

2015-05-29 Thread Ken via Elecraft
I was going by this definition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crest_factor But I stand corrected on the average. I was computing an average of the crest, not the effective value of the wave. Since these are sine waves, the effective value is 0.707 of the crest. Of course, when the crest value

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FSK power transients

2015-05-29 Thread Ken via Elecraft
Thanks Don - this is, in fact, how I run it: 4-5 bars. I control power with the power control. I follow the directions ;-) I was just surprised to see the ALC working even with no bars showing. My problems is that my FSK441 has a lot of PEP. And apparently it is not supposed to ... 73 Ken

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FSK power transients

2015-05-29 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ken, It may be that you are over-analyzing it. Simply increase the audio to produce 4 bars with the 5th bar flickering. On the K3, that is the NO ALC point - the less than 5 bars area of the ALC meter is more or less like a VU meter, and is done that way to allow you to properly adjust the

[Elecraft] KX3 Auto OFF on battery only suggestion

2015-05-29 Thread David Anderson
I wonder if the Auto OFF command could be enhanced so that it has an option so that it takes effect only if the KX3 is running from internal batteries? The only reason I set Auto OFF on is so that if I forget to turn it off while I have the rig on batteries it will switch off and not run them

[Elecraft] PX3 - AM BW display question..

2015-05-29 Thread Arnie Grubbs via Elecraft
Hi Group, I have a question on the display on the PX3, when listening to some people on 75M AM, I notice that the bandwidth display is very lop-sided, showing more than twice the coverage on one side than the other.. Also when adjusting the BW of the filter, it reduces the BW displayed on the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FSK power transients

2015-05-29 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
I don't know what a *monitor* output proves since it is *not* an RF sample. However, I have attached a Spectrum Lab Time Domain capture as requested. Notice the crest factor is well less than 1 dB. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-05-29 7:45 AM, Ken_ke2n via Elecraft wrote: Joe - I am using

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0-Mini - Experiences?

2015-05-29 Thread PKA
Joe I use one of three different solutions: 1. From a laptop I use two Winkeyers connected over IP via K1EL WKremote Server/Client programs. Keying may be either using a paddle or using the laptop keyboard. Alternatively it is possible to use only one Winkeyer at the remote rig and input by

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FSK power transients

2015-05-29 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
But I stand corrected on the average. I was computing an average of the crest, not the effective value of the wave. Since these are sine waves, the effective value is 0.707 of the crest. Of course, when the crest value is varying over the period under consideration, you might want to