Re: [Elecraft] Rick & antennas...

For limited space, there is nothing wrong with bending the ends back (or down). My novice antenna was an 80/40 fan dipole with the 80m legs bent back about 135 degrees.I feel that an antenna with full length elements, even if the ends are bent back, will perform better than one that uses

[Elecraft] cocoaModem and Mac OS 10.11.2

I am trying to get my world back together after buying a new MacBook Pro which involved upgrading to OS 10.11.2. The good news is the the K3 and P3 utilities seems to work, so I'll take the KX3/PX3 etc. ones on faith. The bad news is that cocoaModem running PSK dosen't show any signals in

Re: [Elecraft] OT looking for K3EZ utility

Dear Elecrafters, Many thanks to all of you! Vy 73 de OZ1CCM __ 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

[Elecraft] MMTTY not keying transmitter

I am trying to run RTTY FSK with my elecraft K3s SN 10326 K4KAY Earl. I am using MMTTY software and Timewave Navagator. It receives well and appears to be working properly. Every thing looks right on the MMTTY screen and the PTT, CAT, FSK leds light on the Navigator. The Tx led below the power

Re: [Elecraft] P3 cw waterfall

Barry, It's as Fred said, it changes as a function of the "Rate" setting when running in the "Fixed" mode, however it does so as a side-effect of the slower screen refresh rates. I was hoping to be able to dramatically slow the waterfall to the point of it displaying 3 to 4 minutes of traces, but

Re: [Elecraft] cocoaModem and Mac OS 10.11.2

I have fldigi on my machine and it seems to work with MacOS 10.11.2. I admit to being old and set in my ways. I learned on cocoaModem and am used to it. The features I like the best are being able to decode the past in the waterfall, and dual RTTY. I just made a RTTY contact with HH2/N5JR

Re: [Elecraft] cocoaModem and Mac OS 10.11.2

No, I've not tried it on my Macs, Bill. Have you tried fldigi as an alternative: http://www.w1hkj.com/ ? I like it, Mac or PC. 73, Phil W7OX On 12/10/15 12:17 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: I am trying to get my world back together after buying a new MacBook Pro which involved upgrading to OS

Re: [Elecraft] OT looking for K3EZ utility

There is also a 2007 version. I believe there was a bug in the 2008 version and some folks went back to the 2007 version. I don't remember what the issue was, but it wasn't fixed before the support went away. I have 2005, 2007 and 2008 versions. I can send all three to Jeff if he is willing to

Re: [Elecraft] Disappearing Line Out Audio for Sub Rx

Thanks to Mike/VP8NO the problem is solved. The solution was to check the 'Data' box in the subRX filter selection page. It was unchecked, not sure why, or how I missed it during setup. Once again the value of this list is exceptional. Thanks again Mike, Jim/KK1W -- View this message in

[Elecraft] FS: NOS Pomona brand BNC Adapters

A few years ago I offered new/old stock Pomona brand BNC to binding post adapters to the group with great response. I'm happy to report that I've located more of these and am again offering them. They are handy adapters especially for the KX3 antenna port when adapting to a random length wire

Re: [Elecraft] P3 cw waterfall

Okay, what I think is tripping me up is the P3 internal waterfall speed IS varying with update rate but the SVGA waterfall speed is not. Barry N1EU On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 11:08 PM, Barry N1EU wrote: > Sorry for my dimness, but I've tried Tracking mode and Fixed-Tune >

Re: [Elecraft] P3 transmit monitor

George, I’m in the same boat. I like digital modes and wanted to be able to watch my ALC and VSWR at the same time. The P3TX Monitor was less expensive than the W2 wattmeter and it kept me from having to add a box to my shack. Except for a few frequencies, I really like it. 73, Joel - W4JBB

[Elecraft] Antennas with resistor and OCFD.

I think stating any particular antenna configuration is unacceptable is ignoring what could be an ideal antenna for a given situation. As I understand it a rhombic uses a resistor, and sometimes works quite well. On 160 I have an OCFD 1/2 wavelength that is goes from one side of the end of a

Re: [Elecraft] MMTTY not keying transmitter

If I recall with the Navigator there is a file that must be in the MMttY folder for EXtFSK. Use the one supplied by Navigator. then in the COM port window to select the keying port you select EXtFSK. Its been awhile :) then I think a small control window opens to select the COM port for

Re: [Elecraft] P3 cw waterfall

Sorry for my dimness, but I've tried Tracking mode and Fixed-Tune mode, varying the "update rate" and "refresh rate" and I still am not seeing a change in the waterfall speed. Exactly what do I need to do to see a change in the waterfall speed? In PowerSDR, the Update Period (rate) directly and

Re: [Elecraft] MMTTY not keying transmitter

Earl, make sure you have FSK-D selected as the DATA sub mode. Pay attention, it's a per band setting. 73, Olli - DH8BQA Contest, DX & radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de Am 10.12.2015 um 21:56 schrieb efortner: I am trying to run RTTY FSK with my elecraft K3s SN 10326 K4KAY Earl. I am

Re: [Elecraft] P3 cw waterfall

I remember slowing it down when I first got my P3 but with it currently sitting on the shelf, I can't go experiment. I went to Fixed-Tune, and set up several spans in the buttons. I set the averaging to max on the spectrum display and min on the WF, and I run the monochrome WF option. Other

Re: [Elecraft] P3 cw waterfall

Can someone please describe how to simply change the speed of the waterfall? The update rate doesn't change it. Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Rick & antennas...

On Thu,12/10/2015 7:33 AM, n...@comcast.net wrote: I don't have room to run even a full 1/2 wave dipole for 80m, or a lot of wires, but the OCF dimensions (45'/90') fit in to my lot with a bit of zig-zagging. I had a similar issue on my Chicago city lot. My solution was a loaded dipole for

Re: [Elecraft] OT looking for K3EZ utility

Jim, Is v2008 the last version that you know of? If so, I've got a copy that I can host more or less indefinitely... Jeff, KC9WSJ EN52wf On 12/10/2015 09:13 AM, Jim - KE8G wrote: > I just sent Kjeld directly a .zip file containing the needed files. > > 73 de Jim - KE8G > > > Barry N1EU

[Elecraft] FW: K3/0-MINI and windows 10

Please ignore this message, at some time windows 10 did install the drivers. 73 Brian KF6C. From: Brian D. Comer [mailto:br...@kf6c.com] Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 9:21 AM To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: K3/0-MINI and windows 10 Does anyone have any experience

Re: [Elecraft] Disappearing Line Out Audio for Sub Rx

Wayne, I haven't seen any further conversation about Dennis's issue. I'm having a similar problem with data modes and the sub receiver. Here's an example using a strong CW signal as an example to make it easy to hear: 1. Tune in a strong CW with the subRX off. 2. Press the A/B button twice to

Re: [Elecraft] OT looking for K3EZ utility

Here it is - I haven't used it since I was running XP, but I obviously had the forethought to stick the installer in my Dropbox folder. :^) http://tslkzd0010.lkz.foresightint.com/~jschmidt/K3_EZ_V2008.zip -- Jeff, KC9WSJ EN52wf On 12/10/2015 11:34 AM, Jim - KE8G wrote: > Hi Jeff, > If you

[Elecraft] K3/0-MINI and windows 10

Does anyone have any experience installing the FTDI drivers on windows 10 for the K3/0 mini. Windows 10 does not appear to install them automatically. I cannot find instructions on the web site. Thanks 73 Brian KF6C. __

Re: [Elecraft] OT looking for K3EZ utility

Hi Jeff, If you have a 2008 version, yours is much newer than mine. My version is 2005 and it works fine for my needs... BUT, if you could send me a copy of your version, I would appreciate it. 73 de Jim - KE8G Jeff Schmidt wrote: > Jim, > > Is v2008 the last version

Re: [Elecraft] OT looking for K3EZ utility

Great Utility that I routinely use to check Config and Menu settings. Possibly Elecraft can repost on its Download Web site. This software was very helpful when I set up my new K3S and wanted to mirror setting from my older K3. Irwin KD3TB On Thursday, December 10, 2015, Kjeld Holm

Re: [Elecraft] P3 transmit monitor

* On 2015 09 Dec 08:13 -0600, Barry N1EU wrote: > I'd like to hear from folks who've owned the P3 transmit monitor for a > while. Can you please comment on why you do (or don't) find it useful > in day-to-day operating? Is it a tool you use often, just a cool toy, > etc ??? I have noticed that

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas with resistor and OCFD.

Brian, Be careful of your logic. The reason a rhombic works so well is that most rhombics are 2 or more wavelengths long per leg. However, putting in a resister makes the beast directional toward the resister, not all bad nor inefficient. But the T2FD type antenna is only a 1/2 wave long

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas with resistor and OCFD.

On 12/10/2015 4:14 PM, Brian D. Comer wrote: I think stating any particular antenna configuration is unacceptable is ignoring what could be an ideal antenna for a given situation. Absolutely! Situations differ dramatically. A low angle radiator on 80 in the evening is likely to underwhelm

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0-MINI and windows 10

Usually drivers like to be installed as admin - right-click on the file and select that option. FTDI just released an update at http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm 73, Ian N8IK -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian D. Comer

[Elecraft] K3 has "Zero" Output??!!

Just as the 160 meter contest was starting my shack computer crashed big time ( power supply failure) . I unpacked my other computer, loaded and configured software, installed drivers for usb to serial cables and then it was time to give it a quick test before contesting. My dummy load was

Re: [Elecraft] Rick & antennas...

How do you know that it works well? Low SWR or even working DX is no indication of antenna performance. I really do not understand the popularity of OCF antennas. They can have considerable common mode current making them susceptible to feedline radiation and RF in the shack. Simple dipoles or

Re: [Elecraft] P3 transmit monitor

Guys, For me the Transmit Monitor was exactly what I expected when I ordered it. It replaced my bench scope which took-up too much space on my desk and relegated to a corner and integrated the power meter/VSWR into one display. Now my P3 is on a shelf in front of me and in my field of view when

Re: [Elecraft] OT: B & W antenna

I have heard several stories about what it has for a resistor on it, if anyone knows for sure, I would be most interested. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T2FD_antenna 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 12/10/2015 1:20 AM, David Cole wrote: The BED-90 works fairly well on 75 Meters, about 2 S units

Re: [Elecraft] OT: B & W antenna

I would not touch any antenna that uses a resistor. That is what a dummy load is after all - great SWR but the losses are huge. I built a T2FD when I was newly licensed back in 1984 (when I didn’t know any better), from an article in Practical Wireless. I used the specified resistor and built

Re: [Elecraft] P3 cw waterfall

I think it's the REFRESH rate, and I believe it works in only one of the modes -- tracking and fixed-tune -- can't remember which one and my P3 isn't hooked up right now. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2016 - www.cqp.org On 12/9/2015 9:13

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas with resistor and OCFD.

Fred, K6DGW wrote: Ummm ... rhombics *always* work well for their intended use. Unterminated, they are bi-directional. With the terminating resistor, they are unidirectional in the direction from the feedline to the terminator. Since terminated rhombics are usually 2 or more wavelengths on a

[Elecraft] OT looking for K3EZ utility

Hi Elecrafters I find the utility K3EZ very useful. Going to a new computer I searched the internet for a copy but did not find any. Can someone direct me to a download site? Best regards Vy 73 de OZ1CCM __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: B & W antenna

It is true!  It makes a good antenna that tunes easily it you want to use a QRO transmitter work like a QRP rig with a good antenna.  My Dad earned a Novice in the mid seventies at the time that my wife earned an Advanced and I earned an Extra.  He called me one evening to report that his club

Re: [Elecraft] OT looking for K3EZ utility

I don't think it's available any longer. Perhaps someone has a copy of the install files they can make available? Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU On Thu, Dec 10, 2015 at 9:57 AM, Kjeld Holm wrote: > Hi Elecrafters > I find the utility K3EZ very useful. Going to a new computer I

Re: [Elecraft] OT looking for K3EZ utility

I just sent Kjeld directly a .zip file containing the needed files. 73 de Jim - KE8G Barry N1EU wrote: > I don't think it's available any longer. Perhaps someone has a copy > of the install files they can make available? > > Thanks & 73, > Barry N1EU > > On Thu,

Re: [Elecraft] Rick & antennas...

John,   As a user of an 80M OCF dipole, I knew it was going to be a compromise. My goal was to be able to put up an antenna on a small lot that would get me on the air on 80 and 40. I don't have room to run even a full 1/2 wave dipole for 80m, or a lot of wires, but the OCF dimensions

Re: [Elecraft] P3 cw waterfall

The Refresh rate in the P3 menu changes the speed of the waterfall only in Fixed-Tune mode, not in Tracking mode. Cheers, Fred KE7X For all KE7X Elecraft books, see www.ke7x.com From: Elecraft on behalf of Barry N1EU