Wow, bingo!
Vy 73 de Bert
WA2SI
Sent from my android device.
-Original Message-
From: Al Lorona alor...@sbcglobal.net
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thu, 09 Jul 2015 23:08
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] MH2 question
The best and easiest fix for bad K3 audio is to
After reading all the posts about the improvements that can be made now
(and in the near future) to the K3, I find it difficult to decide
between a new K3S or to add the upgrades as they become available. I
have not set a list of improvement vs. costs to pen and paper yet ().
I am not a
With my migration from TenTec to Elecraft, I was planning to also move
my logging and station control from Windows to MacOSX. I have found
sources like DogParkRadio to be tempting, but I wanted to check with
Elecraft users on which packages best support the K3 (and upcoming K3S).
I use
Byron,
Check this one out...
http://www.dl2rum.de/rumsoft/RUMsoft_Home.html
73, Tony K4QE
On Fri, Jul 10, 2015 at 7:37 AM, Byron Peebles n...@arrl.net wrote:
With my migration from TenTec to Elecraft, I was planning to also move my
logging and station control from Windows to MacOSX. I have
Going QRT, my mint K3, one owner (ser#26XX), always covered when not in use,
zero marks/scratches etc, non smoker. Includes KPA3 100 watt amp, antenna
tuner, KXV3A interface (supplies buffer for P3 and input/output for second
receiver), has 2.7 MHZ filter for SSB, for CW filters are 1000, 600
Great insights. Thanks.
Do you use a keyboard for sending CW with this?
73, Byron NZ3o/qr..p
On 07/10/2015 10:27 AM, James Bennett wrote:
Byron,
I also migrated from the Windows environment - nine years ago. Never did
computer logging until I got my iMac. I tried MacloggerDX and really
I am using two K3's in my remote system. If I want to upgrade the syn boards,
do I need to do the control radio as well as the remote radio?
Also the remote radio has the sub receiver, which I use very infrequently,
remotely. Do I still need to do both boards in that rig? Thanks.
John, N0IJ
John,
Since the K3 that is operating in your local shack is only operating as
a 'terminal head', you will not find any improvement by upgrading its
synthesizer boards.
Yes, you need to change both boards if your K3 has the KRX3 installed -
it will not work right with mixed synth boards.
I
So many great people sent great responses, thank you. That's how this
kind of community adds value.
I would summarize the replies as saying MacLogger or RUMlog are the best.
So, now it's down to operating. As a CW operator, I use a keyboard
(yikes!) and functions keys (op: tnx es 73 gd dx).
I can’t claim that many hours with computer logging, but I just cannot
understand why a $95 program (MacLoggerDX) requires running an external script
by hand to upload contacts to Logbook of the World. That’s crazy. RUMlogNG does
it with one menu pick.
Earlier versions of RUMlog had some odd
5) The KAT3A includes a relay which bypasses the tuner when
using a matched antenna. I have no idea how much extra power
will get to the antenna due to the relay, but it seems hard to
imagine it will be very many dB. Regardless, I'm glad that when
I ordered the KAT3, they shipped a KAT3A. I
OK, my misunderstanding ...
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 2015-07-10 7:18 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
1) modified bias in the speaker amplifier *driver* (not the amp
itself) for improved linearity.
The power amp itself has in fact been updated. And there's a new AF driver
stage.
Wayne
This
Hello,
With due respect to Alan and not having any intention to any business
competition, if you are in the Asia Pacific region and want to save some
shipping costs, you may consider contacting me for similar service.
73
Johnny VR2XMC
寄件人︰ Alan D. Wilcox a...@wilcoxengineering.com
收件人︰
Nope, my right fist! I alternate between a Begali Signature paddle and an
American Morse Equipment KK2 paddle, depending on my mood. My keyboard gets
involved when I operate PSK31 with FLDIGI or cocoaModem and JT65 JT9 with
WSJT-X.
Jim Bennett / W6JHB
Folsom, CA
On Jul 10, 2015, at 6:11
Hello,
Have you always wanted an Elecraft? A KX1, K1, K2, K3, whatever?
Does your K2 need a tuneup?
I build and service them all!
See what my clients have said about my construction and service work at
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768
Photos of the popular Twins -- the KPA100 and
Remember the cheap interface isn't the most inexpensive interface.
It's just a bit underdesigned (trying to be polite here).
On Fri, 10 Jul 2015, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
The other change is the KIO3B which provides the option of an
internal USB interface for radio control and USB CODEC (sound
I would guess. the matched tuner loss vs. the bypass tuner would be
in the order of 0.1 dB or so. At 100 watts that is about 2.5 watts
loss. So with the tuner bypassed, 100 watts to the feed line and with
the matched tuner active would be about 97.5 watts to the feed line.
73 Bob, K4TAX
RUMlogNG and RUMped here as well. Have been using them for several
years and am extremely happy. I use it on a MacBook Pro with my K3 at
home and then portable with my KX3. Integration is great with Elecraft
gear.
I use FLdigi for PSK and RTTY, which integrates well with some
applescript
I'll let you know after I get my radio. I would suspect the new KSYN3A
may clean up the TX signal a bit, as stated. I'll be looking at both
jitter and dither on the TX signal. And I hope for a better RX audio as
well with the new audio system.
IMO - EQ won't fix everything, just make it
Byron,
When I switched from Windows to Mac, my first logging program was Aether
Logging. Don’t bother with it. The author is completely unresponsive to help
and requests for improvement. I shoved $50 up a wild hog’s butt and just yelled
“Suey!” That’s been two years ago and I’m still ticked
Thanks for that very graphic display at the link
below, Dave.
Phil W7OX
On 7/10/15 6:18 AM, David Cole wrote:
Bill,
For your usage, I would not even worry about replacing the K3 with a
K3S. Just upgrade the synthesizer, and that is about all you will need
for Rag Chewing, etc... Now, if you
I'm trying to get my remote setup running again at a different location.
It's been awhile since I last set it up, I was using it at my winter home
for several months without a problem, but can't get it to work here. I have
the feeling I'm forgetting something. Here's my setup and the problem.
I'm
Byron,
I have not used the RUMsoft (yet) however I am happy with MacLoggerDX. Besides
just logging the QSOs there are many more features, with the DX Clusters being
one that is really neat. It integrated well with my K3. When you change the
VFO, it shows in the software. When you click on a DX
No experience with the rotor control, but I use MacLoggerDX. It's a bit
expensive, but suits my tastes just fine, and integrates pretty well with
everything. There is an add-on for LoTW automatic uploads.
__
Elecraft mailing list
Home:
For Sale K3 S# 3746 and P3 S# 1020 Both Factory Assembled
K3/100
KAT3 ATU
KRX3 2nd Rcvr
KXF3A IF out and xverter for P3
2- KF3A 2.8k 8pole filter
KFL3A 1.8k 8pole filter
KFL3A 400 8pole filter
KFL3A 6k 8pole filter
KFL3B 13k FM filter
Included associated interconnect cables
Original cost over
Byron,
I also migrated from the Windows environment - nine years ago. Never did
computer logging until I got my iMac. I tried MacloggerDX and really like it.
Mind you, I don't do rotor control nor do I have anything to do with clusters.
I operate HF CW and occasionally SSB. I do like the way
Bill,
For your usage, I would not even worry about replacing the K3 with a
K3S. Just upgrade the synthesizer, and that is about all you will need
for Rag Chewing, etc... Now, if you decide to start hunting DX, etc,
then you might start to worry...
I have a comparison between the old and new
Bill,
You are entirely correct, the K3 'as-is' is a great transceiver. Add the
new synthesizer(s) and you will have most of the performance improvement
available.
Look at the K3S FAQ for a good deal of additional information when
considering whether to upgrade or switch to the K3S - or to
Bob,
Good idea to change the thread title!
What in this list will improve TX audio -- other
than the KSYN3A (which I already have in my K3)?
Speaker audio improved, yes, but that seems to be
RX only.
FWIW -- I think the K3 is already a great radio,
but agree that the K3S will be still
Although not owning one...yet...K3SIf one wishes to
improve their station and they have a K3spend money on your
antenna system. Even if it means selling your real estate and moving to
a better location.
73 Bob, K4TAX
On 7/10/2015 1:26 PM, Poul Erik Karlshøj (PKA)
Bill
I'd say Oliver is right. The basic K3 is so good that you will not really
notice the difference for your use. You wont even have any problem if you start
chase difficult DX. You will never have to give up copying a rare CW DX station
even in difficult situations just because you didnt have
Aside from the new RF board, which includes a couple of extra attenuator
steps and a lower noise floor, many of the critical K3S upgrades are
available for the K3. To acquire a K3S that is configured similarly to
my K3, I'd have to spend almost $4600, and to do all that currently
available
On Fri,7/10/2015 6:07 AM, Bill wrote:
I am not a DXer or contester - merely a rag chewer on 75 and 40.
For your operating interests, the only thing I would do is upgrade to
the new synth board. I consider that 90% of the difference between the
K3 and K3S. I did that, and because 6M is
Bill,
for your kind of use leave it as it is and save the money, buy shoes for
your wifey, etc. ;-) I doubt you will see any difference ragchewing with
the K3 and any of the new options.
73, Olli - DH8BQA
Contest, DX radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de
Am 10.07.2015 um 15:07 schrieb
A lot of your logging choice depends on your operating style.
For many reasons if you are chasing DXCC and have a K3 then RumLog or
RumLogNG is the best choice.
The ability to quickly determine the status of a DXCC country ( worked?,
Modes? confirmed? Paper or Lotw?) is simply the best and
Hi Byron,
I use RUMLog and RUMped here. Take a look at the feature list and see if
if it suits your needs: http://www.dl2rum.de/rumsoft/RUMLog.html
73,
Scott N9AA
On 7/10/15 7:37 AM, Byron Peebles wrote:
With my migration from TenTec to Elecraft, I was planning to also move
my logging and
I agree with Jim - for the same reasons.
After updating the synthesizer(s) and replacing the KVX3/KXV3A
with the KXV3B, if one updates the KBPF3 general coverage
bandpass filter board(s) and adds the regulator bypass capacitors,
there are only four remaining performance upgrades between an
And the KIO3B will be available for K3 owners, should they wish to make
that change.
There is no doubt that the K3S is an improved radio, but whether those
improvements are worth the associated costs in selling a K3 and buying a
K3S is open for debate, given that many of the most important
Right on, Bob! And perhaps moving to a less noisy
QTH for some :-)
73, Phil W7OX
On 7/10/15 11:37 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote:
Although not owning
one...yet...K3SIf one wishes to
improve their station and they have a
K3spend money on your antenna system.
Even if
I purchased the KXV3A kit earlier this year, but for various reasons, I haven’t
gotten round to installing it in my K3 yet!
I see references to a KXV3B kit, but can’t seem to find what the differences
are and whether there’s an upgrade path from ‘A’ to ‘B’.
Looking on the Elecraft website at
Hi Alan,
You can get most of your questions answered at
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3S-FAQ%20rev%20C5%20customer.pdf
The two main differences between the KXV3A and KXV3B are
- Availability of an additional 12m through 6m preamp. For these
bands you would have the option (for each band) of
Alan, I believe it was introduced with the K3S but
can be used in the K3. But all the alphabet
soup, K this and K that, may have me a trifle
confused :-)
73, Phil W7OX
On 7/10/15 3:45 PM, G4GNX wrote:
I purchased the KXV3A kit earlier this year, but for various reasons, I haven’t
gotten
1) modified bias in the speaker amplifier *driver* (not the amp
itself) for improved linearity.
The power amp itself has in fact been updated. And there's a new AF driver
stage.
Wayne
This does not affect the power
output or frequency response.
2) 5/10/15 dB stepping on the *main
43 matches
Mail list logo
