Re: [Elecraft] New products

I have been using an IC-7300 with touchscreen for 2 months now. I have yet to wipe the screen, I see no fingerprints. Billions of iPhones, tablets and GPS units use a touchscreen without complaint. Look, I think it will be a long long time before Elecraft ever get to consider it, but I think it

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and Linux contest logging

I believe RUMlogNG uses native commands for CW keying and RTTY. It sends CW & RTTY through a single USB/RS-232 interface. 73 Bill AE6JV On 6/5/16 at 7:05 PM, neilmartinsenburr...@gmail.com (Neil Martinsen-Burrell) wrote: Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. It appears that regardless of

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and Linux contest logging

What I did with my K2 was to appropriate the wire used for ALC in the K2-to-computer cable and connect it to the DTR pin of the computer's RS232 port. Then I added two Schottky diodes inside the K2 from this DTR line to the dit and dah inputs for the internal keyer. Finally, I set the menu

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 inaugural qso!

Are you sure that it wasn't FW5JJ? He has been fairly active recently. KX2 at Seaside! I'm still waiting for one I ordered on 5/26 (grumble, grumble). Bob, N7XY On 6/4/16 11:35 PM, Dan Presley wrote: Ok-I bit the bullet and got the last KX2 today from Eric at the Seapac (Oregon)

Re: [Elecraft] New products

A key consideration in the K-POD design was to minimize hand movements when working at a keyboard while contesting or chasing DX. The knob handles both VFO controls and the OFS while you get to choose which 16 K3 macros you need to launch with a tap or press on the K-POD switches. 73, Ron AC7AC

Re: [Elecraft] Power cable for P3

It is available from elecraft. Order E850427. It's normally supplied with the P3. You can roll your own. K3 end is a standard RCA type connector. P3 end is a 2.1 mm barrel connector. The + line goes from the pin on the RCA to the center on the barrel. If you have the P3SVGA option installed in

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Interesting set of topics - I decided to go for the Elecraft route for the simple reason I hoped their superior RX capabilities would help me make more QSO’s. I have not been disappointed. I did not care about touch this or button that. A radio should primarily be for sending and receiving -

[Elecraft] Field Day

Hi Elecraft Braintrust, I will be part of an 8A effort here in Orange County, NC, and last year I used a PbA battery with a 25W Coleman solar panel and its supplied charger which was noisy, so I ended up getting a second PbA battery and just charging one offline during the day. It worked

Re: [Elecraft] New products

I have a new car with Touchscreen controls. When the engine is off, I see all the finger marks. Ugh. No touchscreen for me. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm Excelsior! -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Oh,, and I wanted to point out that if you are using a computer with CAT then most software packages allow you to operate with keyboard shortcuts to QSY, tune up, tune down, change modes, filters..etc.. all up to your imagination depending on the software and your needs. Jer Sent from Mail

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and Linux contest logging

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. It appears that regardless of the logging program, I will need some additional connection between the radio and the computer for CW keying. Not even N1MM+ on Windows supports keying the K2 over the serial port using the native KY; command. At this point, I

[Elecraft] Hypothetical New Product

Since its inception Elecraft has been on a quest. The quest for the most user friendly, convenient, trail radio. They have explored a variety of architectures along the way with a consistently enjoyable user interface. They have eliminated almost all of the external connections to a

Re: [Elecraft] New products

For contesters, K Pod vs. touchscreen is matter of thousands of repetitive movements during a contest. And if one must move one's hands away from a keyboard, what movement is the most accurate time after time, and is there a resting spot for the base of the hand to support the weight of the arm

Re: [Elecraft] Touchscreen and Buttons

or just get an Expert MB-1 get your touchscreen, SDR, WIN 10 etc... http://eesdr.com/en/products-en/transceivers-en/mb1-en Tech support will be like working DX not quite Elecraft. bill At 07:37 PM 6/5/2016, Bill wrote: Consider a control program with a Windows 10 touch screen that has

[Elecraft] Power cable for P3

Hello: Does anyone know who may make a 12v dc power cable for the K3 to the P3? I did not see one on the Elecraft site, and would like to get one. Thanks. Chris W3CMP __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Watt Meter Calibration Question

Hi, Don. I suspected as much. Precision (number of digits) and accuracy (compared to a known standard) are very different. I guess it doesn't matter what the power level is except when running QRP where one must be below 5w. That's why I always adjust my power output to be 4.5 w just to be sure.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Watt Meter Calibration Question

Clark, The detection diodes in the K3 (and the LP100A wattmeter as well), do not have a perfectly linear relationship vs. frequency response. The LP-100A is quite good, but can be in error by as much as 5% (Larry will not guarantee it closer, I have asked). The K3 wattmeter can also have up to

Re: [Elecraft] : logging/k3s control program

On 6/5/2016 5:37 PM, Ian - Ham wrote: One new feature that HRD has that I haven't heard about in any other logger is the ability to take input from N1MM Logger+ directly as it is being input into the contest logger. Also available in DXLab Suite (N1MM+/DXLab bridge). The one thing I can say

Re: [Elecraft] : logging/k3s control program

There's a very nice bridge for N1MM+ to DXKeeper which I use for 6M activity when it's hoppin'. I wrote a simple UDC for it which captures name and grid. Works great. Plus the bridge now supports edits so if you edit your N1MM+ log it will be reflected in DXK. jim ab3cv On Sun, Jun 5, 2016 at

Re: [Elecraft] Touchscreen and Buttons

Consider a control program with a Windows 10 touch screen that has excellent resolution and can be read outdoors, like the Windows surface book or the pro series. Excellent, bright displays, decent battery life. Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Thus is born the KXi On Sun, 2016-06-05 at 11:48 -0700, Phil Wheeler wrote: > Good discussion, Tony. > > Re "If my fantasy radio was developed it would be > quantum based system that would allow you call > through other dimensions over vast distances with > out any propagation delay." I'd

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 utility for mac?

Thanks Phil-obviously it's working fine as is so no worries. The only other thing I noticed is that when using cw there's something between a click and a small thump in the headphones at the start of each element. I seem to recall this was an issue in the KX3 and there was a simple adjustment

[Elecraft] Touchscreen and Buttons

Touchscreens versus physical buttons and knobs aren¹t the only choices. Avionics manufacturers long ago went to so-called soft keys - physical buttons, and knobs, whose functions change with the screen context and which are labelled on the adjacent edge of each screen. The versatility is

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Ken, Nope, me neither. I am portabe 24/7, so is my not so smart screen phone, when in daylight the touch screen is useless. The sunlight shines on my k3 and I don't have any issue so using a touch screen would be an order of magnitude I ain't gonna deal with. Maybe a K3-TS?...a remote touch

Re: [Elecraft] : logging/k3s control program

DX Keeper will import .csv files. Convert the spreadsheet to comma separated values and import to DX Keeper. Downside is you are responsible to make sure the data are in the correct columns. On 6/5/2016 5:50 PM, Jim Brown wrote: The bad news is that it could be difficult to export your Excel

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Knobs and and switches provide the illusion of control…and that my friends, is what life is all about 8^) Elecraft does a great job of giving us what we need while giving us what we want….which is the exception the Rolling Stones would accept... Alan/K6ADG

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Looking at the K-POD functionality, it seems to me that the future is modular. Already rigs like the K3 have an RF section, a control section, a signal processing section and an I/O section that are largely on separate boards in separate parts of the rig. And then there is the display section

Re: [Elecraft] : logging/k3s control program

Any of the contest loggers will work for VHF contesting- I've used N1MM and Writelog on VHF contests. N3FJP has several loggers for specific purposes, including one specifically for VHF+ contesting. I probably use that one more than the others for VHF. All of them have the features you mentioned.

Re: [Elecraft] XLR Audio Cable to K3S

On Sun,6/5/2016 9:30 AM, David Ahrendts wrote: Am I correct here: I’m building an audio cable for the K3S — 3-pin XLR from the mich to the 8-pin K3S input (pin diagram on page 13 of the Owner’s manual). And here’s a Wiki on the XLR pins: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XLR_connector XLR pin #1

Re: [Elecraft] : logging/k3s control program

On Sun,6/5/2016 9:22 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: Barely dare ask, but is there a logging program suited for VHF logging? My logs are simply excel spreadsheets and cover: No. MO/DY/YR TIME CALLSIGN GRID LOCATION DXCC WAS FREQ MODE QSL-RX QSL-SENT Last two columns track QSLs received "X" or sent

[Elecraft] K3 Watt Meter Calibration Question

Noticed today 20m output measured by LP100A was 90w when K3 wattmeter set to 100w. Same with 10m; other bands measured close enough. Updated firmware to latest and performed Transmit Calibration. Calib:WM HP at 50w set to agree with LP100A. In order to get 100w on LP100A, I have to crank the K3

[Elecraft] Looking for Used K3

If you are selling a K3 please send me all the details. Are you the original owner? What options are installed? Has it been service and if so, for what? What comes with the K3? How much are you asking for it? If you live in Phoenix it would be a plus. Thanks Rob AK7RM MESA, AZ Sent from my iPad

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Of course, touch screens can be made to work, witness the iThingies. But that's an awful lot of complexity. Given that the available resources in current generation Elecraft gear can't even be stretched to include spoken feedback (this is not a criticism, mind you, just a statement of fact), it

Re: [Elecraft] New products

I'll not be buying a radio with any form of "touch screen" ... ain't gonna happen. (:-)) 73 K0PP On Jun 5, 2016 13:16, "Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT" wrote: > A radio with only physical knobs and buttons severely limits future > upgradability, and leads to crazy button

Re: [Elecraft] : logging/k3s control program

I'm late jumping into this discussion, but want to add my two cents' worth. In the interest of full disclosure, I'm a beta tester and evangelist for Ham Radio Deluxe, but have no financial interest. HRD provides all the functionality everyone has mentioned on this list (including the info Ed

Re: [Elecraft] New products

It's always interesting to hear list members' idea of new amateur radio products. I get the idea that the ham market is driven by the needs of megabuck contesters and DX'ers, many of whom are now legally incorporated entities! I'm obviously not in tune with an amateur market that sees a

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3/PX3] Bonding

Get a big clamp-on ferrite and wrap the power cord through it as many times as will fit. Do that as close as you can to the back of the iMac. The iMac has a three-conductor power cord, so try and get all of the power cords for your equipment to a single power strip. This is a start at bonding

Re: [Elecraft] : logging/k3s control program

I'm late jumping into this discussion, but want to add my two cents' worth. In the interest of full disclosure, I'm a beta tester and evangelist for Ham Radio Deluxe, but have no financial interest. HRD provides all the functionality everyone has mentioned on this list (including the info Ed

Re: [Elecraft] New products

An idea just off the top of my head: Put a physical grid over the touch screen so the blind OP can find the buttons. A grid of 2mm x 2mm bars separated into 15-20mm areas might work well. Have the radio speak the status of the button when it is pressed. If you have two-level press sensitivity,

Re: [Elecraft] : logging/k3s control program

I'm late jumping into this discussion, but want to add my two cents' worth. In the interest of full disclosure, I'm a beta tester and evangelist for Ham Radio Deluxe, but have no financial interest. HRD provides all the functionality everyone has mentioned on this list (including the info Ed

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Adding $100 or more to add a touchscreen ui to a radio provides very little value in my view, is silly. The radio cost to value ratio is very low (meaning the value is high). The only exception I can see would be integrating the P3 as an option (hopefully enhancing with a micro computer/ssd for

[Elecraft] KX2 utility for mac?

Does anyone know if the KX2 utility program is available for Macs? I only see a windows version on the software page. Alternatively-can I use the KX3 utility program for the 2? Thanks. Dan Presley N7CQR n7...@arrl.net __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Pelican 1200 series case for sale

I have a new Pelican 1200 black series case for sale. The foam has been picked to fit an Elecraft KX3. If you have the KX3 this case is ready to go. Pic are available to those interested. The cost is 40.00 including shipping. Mike VE3WDM

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Ha, Elecraft needs to progress at some stage, or get left behind. Touch screen UI is and has been extensively used - 3 billion touch screen smart phones out there, 1.2 billion touch screen tablets. I can see you all reaching for your keyboards to protest that phones and tablets are not the same

Re: [Elecraft] New products

I made my annual pilgrimage to the nearest Ham store (3 hours drive) and saw a bunch of very pretty equipment.  However, I'm not going to ditch my Elecraft gear any time soon.  Touchscreens have some advantages, but there are a number of trade-offs. Reliability (I remember problems with the

Re: [Elecraft] New products

I can speak directly to that Don. Three years ago I had and accident and detached both retinas. Six eye surgeries later and I am 20/80 in the left eye and 20/50-40 (depending on the day) in the right. I am legally blind. None of that is reversible with anything you can do at the front of the

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Only if it's Elecraft. Clearly this isn't the case with Yaecomwoodlincotec. Well, at least a couple of those, anyway. -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA Phone: 814-860-3194 Mobile: 814-431-0962 Email: bu...@brannan.name > On Jun 5, 2016, at 4:13 PM, Amateur Radio Operator N5GE

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Don, I suspect that having redesigned a rig with touch screen capability the manufacturer would, in a short period of time realize the error of their ways. Hopfully they would still have enough capital to revert to the original design and fire the person responsible for the change. On Sun, 5

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 SN0158

On Jun 5, 2016, at 12:56 PM, JOHN T SMITH wrote: > Internal battery 5 watts worked IT9SSI my first contact in couple calls on an > OCF. Awesome little radio. Now I need to read the manual ;-)-de K3GO John I, too, have always enjoyed the thrill of uncertainty that comes

[Elecraft] KX2 SN0158

Internal battery 5 watts worked IT9SSI my first contact in couple calls on an OCF. Awesome little radio. Now I need to read the manual ;-)-de K3GO John __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] : logging/k3s control program

Ed, It costs money and does more than just logging, but HRD would certainly cover the bases. The logbook covers all of the items you list, plus QSL S/R for eQSL and LoTW with dates sent and dates received. You can also log station setup (rig, antenna, power, etc.) as well as propagation mode (Es,

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Lynn, Please tell us how a touchscreen interface can enhance usability for blind operators. Elecraft has made a commitment for such usability for all their radios with those blind operators particularly in mind. A GUI interface means nothing to those who cannot see it. 73, Don W3FPR On

Re: [Elecraft] K3S audio and N1MM+

Solution Thanks for the help either on the reflector or direct. I found the problem in the end. This was brand new K3S I was setting up. Since I wanted to use N1MM+ as voice keyer, I had never run it with MAIN:MIC set to Line. Hence the “mic gain” for the LINE input was set to zero.

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Why pay for an expensive, low volume touch screen when most of us carry very nice ones with us? Write an iOS and/or Android app radio interface. You could accomplish most of this with the existing hardware with the addition of a smart dongle that includes RS232 and BLE connectivity. 73 Josh

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Lighten up, you say? I don't know...I sort of like having radios I can actually use. Unless said touch screen will also come with some sort of spoken interface, (they haven't, so far), I guess eventually I get to look for a new hobby if that's where we're all going. And really, with the aging

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 to SPE expert 1.3K-FA amp

Anyone out there using the above-mentioned setup? Looking for some guidance to interface CAT. I'm having intermittent transmission using ANT 1 but ANT 2 seems to work fine. Any ideas or hints? 73 Steve AA4V 843-834-1616 Sent from my I-Phone

Re: [Elecraft] New products

A radio with only physical knobs and buttons severely limits future upgradability, and leads to crazy button combinations to turn things on and off that weren't even a dream when the radio was originally released. Touch screens may not be always convenient, but they're much more flexible than

Re: [Elecraft] XLR Audio Cable to K3S

On 6/5/2016 12:30 PM, David Ahrendts wrote: > Am I correct here: The correct connections for an XLR (balanced) connection on a dynamic mic to the Elecraft/Kenwood 8 pin Foster plug are: Mic Foster 1 SHELL Shield (Ground) 2 1 Mic Hot 3 7 Mic Return

Re: [Elecraft] : logging/k3s control program

VQLOG is what most VHF UHF guys use Ed. by EA6VQ. I have used it for years. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ > On 5 Jun 2016, at 17:22, Edward R Cole wrote: > > Barely dare ask, but is there a logging program suited for VHF logging? My > logs are simply excel spreadsheets and

Re: [Elecraft] New products

But if it's truly quantum, which reality YOU would be working whom? On 6/5/2016 11:48 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Good discussion, Tony. Re "If my fantasy radio was developed it would be quantum based system that would allow you call through other dimensions over vast distances with out any

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Good discussion, Tony. Re "If my fantasy radio was developed it would be quantum based system that would allow you call through other dimensions over vast distances with out any propagation delay." I'd settle for an advancement which let me work you from California running 5 Watts to a one

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Hi All, I thought I might put my oar in on this; New products need a market is true and trying to second guess it is another story. How would I go about developing a new product? I believe that we need to see a gap in the market since we are not going to create a new market like texting. The

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Keyboard, Mouse, Thumb Drive and Knob Support

> Adding hub support will also probably allow the use of Apple USB keyboards. They have > built-in hubs, which is probably why they don't work with the P3/PX3. > (Says the man who > has several lying around just looking for uses. At least I can use them > with myBeagleBone > and Raspberry Pi.)

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Also, can we pllease, for the love of all that is holy, not do the touch screen GUI? At least, not an exclusively touch screen GUI? If that's what counts as innovative, hey, where'd I put my club? Maybe behind that rock in my cave. -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA Phone: 814-860-3194

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

Good Morning, Conditions have remained poor most of the week with the sun losing all of its spots for the last two days. The last two days have also brought very hot temperatures. I doubt there is a correlation :) However, if you want to test your path to the Pacific Northwest -

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Keyboard, Mouse, Thumb Drive and Knob Support

Is it no longer possible to have a relatively polite disagreement about anything with anyone without some ugly comment to follow? > This is > basically the same group of "contradictorians" and kool aid drinkers that > will never suggest or let alone try anything to advance the state of art. >

Re: [Elecraft] New products

Gee, So far Elecraft has done a good job of providing new products with great support for which there is an ample mainstream market -- a good business model. And focusing on products for which there is a good market is important. Amateur radio video: How big would that market be? Ditto

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Keyboard, Mouse, Thumb Drive and Knob Support

> Don't limit it to just the KX3/PX3 ... mouse and thumb drive support > would be welcome in the K3/K3S and P3 particularly since the K-NOB is > not apparently going to be able to control the P3 marker/QSY. [js] You’re absolutely correct, Joe. I’m assuming the PX3 and P3 / P3SVGA share a

Re: [Elecraft] New products

With the K3s, point taken. It's an upgraded K3. With the KX2, it's not a replacement for the KX3 in the same way the K3s was a replacement for the K3. So I'm thinking your assessment isn't exactly fair. Pass the Flavor-Aide, please. -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA Phone: 814-860-3194

[Elecraft] New products

We have seen a remake of the K3 in the form of the K3s. Now we see the remake of the KX3 in the form of the KX2. So when are we going to see something really new from Elecraft? Surely the possibilities have not been exhausted. Touch screen GUI, VHF/UHF exclusive transceiver, 1.5 KW amp and

[Elecraft] XLR Audio Cable to K3S

Am I correct here: I’m building an audio cable for the K3S — 3-pin XLR from the mich to the 8-pin K3S input (pin diagram on page 13 of the Owner’s manual). And here’s a Wiki on the XLR pins: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XLR_connector XLR pin #1 (ground) to K3S 8-pin #7 and #8, both ground. The

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Keyboard, Mouse, Thumb Drive and Knob Support

I commend you for your ingenuity and experimentation efforts. [js] Thank you, Robert. I try to prototype each idea before presenting it to Elecraft in order to gain a better appreciation for what’s involved. I try to focus on ideas which offer the most bang for the firmware buck, building on

[Elecraft] : logging/k3s control program

Barely dare ask, but is there a logging program suited for VHF logging? My logs are simply excel spreadsheets and cover: No. MO/DY/YR TIME CALLSIGN GRID LOCATION DXCC WAS FREQ MODE QSL-RX QSL-SENT Last two columns track QSLs received "X" or sent "MO/DA/YR" Especially would be nice to determine

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Keyboard, Mouse, Thumb Drive and Knob Support

Adding hub support will also probably allow the use of Apple USB keyboards. They have built-in hubs, which is probably why they don't work with the P3/PX3. (Says the man who has several lying around just looking for uses. At least I can use them with my BeagleBone and Raspberry Pi.) 73 Bill

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and Linux contest logging

I cannot directly answer your questions about logging programs with Ubuntu, but I can say that Oracle Virtual Box running XP has worked well for me - a LOT better than attempting to run some programs with Wine. I must also say that I did go back to Ubuntu 12.4 after a later upgrade lobotomized

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Keyboard, Mouse, Thumb Drive and Knob Support

On 6/5/2016 11:20 AM, wickedbeernut wrote: If we can convince Elecraft to add mouse / remote knob and USB hub support (in addition to the planned thumb drive support), I hope to retire my Arduino altogether and operate picnic table portable with only the PX3 and KX3. Don't limit it to just the

[Elecraft] Fwd: Re: K2 and Linux contest logging

Forwarded Message Subject:Re: [Elecraft] K2 and Linux contest logging Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2016 10:29:29 -0500 From: Kevin Stover To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net TLF or XTLF connected to a K1EL WinKey. That is a contest only solution.

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Keyboard, Mouse, Thumb Drive and Knob Support

> Please share your Arduino code. Hi Bob, The whitepaper includes a sample of the PoC (Proof of Concept) Mouse-n-Click QSY Arduino firmware from August, http://wickedstone.com/KF5WBO/Mouse-n-ClickQSY.pdf If you still have questions, feel free to E-mail me off-list. Joe Stone KF5WBO

[Elecraft] FS: K3/K3S weighted knobs

FS: weighted VFO A plus VFO B knobs for the K3 or K3S, brand new sealed in original carton. Black powder coated with aluminum inserts. ASKING: $150 shipped with insurance. Contact Bob, K3SRO at dlrwi...@verizon.net __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Keyboard, Mouse, Thumb Drive and Knob Support

> Exactly what I have been looking for and trying to design and build! I will use > an Arduino Mega and a USB host shield to put this together! Thanks for > showing > the idea. Now, when Elecraft puts in the software, a portable KX3 will be > more > useful since we can program all kinds of

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Keyboard, Mouse, Thumb Drive and Knob Support

Joe, I commend you for your ingenuity and experimentation efforts. As a PX3 user, I'm very interested in some of these ideas. The only thing that I hate about the PX3 is the need to tap the "SELECT" button to QSY to the marker frequency. Many times I end up moving the PX3 all over the table

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Keyboard, Mouse, Thumb Drive and Knob Support

Joe Please share your Arduino code. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/PX3-Keyboard-Mouse-Thumb-Drive-and-Knob-Support-tp7618412p7618462.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Keyboard, Mouse, Thumb Drive and Knob Support

Exactly what I have been looking for and trying to design and build! I will use an Arduino Mega and a USB host shield to put this together! Thanks for showing the idea. Now, when Elecraft puts in the software, a portable KX3 will be more useful since we can program all kinds of macros to be

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3/PX3] Bonding

much noise comes from and iMac from the USB cables, beads will greatly reduce the noise... Fred On 6/5/16 9:35 AM, John wrote: > Can’t do that - with the iMac the power supply is built in…it’s an > all-in-one. > > > > > On 5 Jun 2016, at 2:42 PM, Buck via Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and Linux contest logging

Neil, I'm far from a hard core contester but enjoy DXCC, Field Day, etc. For me the best solution has been xlog along with hamlib & cwdaemon. I made a small NPN transistor-based circuit in an Altoids tin to do serial port based PTT keying for cwdaemon. (I picked up an Edgeport

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3/PX3] Bonding

Can’t do that - with the iMac the power supply is built in…it’s an all-in-one. On 5 Jun 2016, at 2:42 PM, Buck via Elecraft wrote: Here is the authority on the issue. http://audiosystemsgroup.com/RFI-Ham.pdf Have you put ferrite on the cables from the iMac and the

[Elecraft] FS: KFL3A-2.1K 2.1 kHz, 8-pole filter

Hello Elecraft, I have a  KFL3A-2.1K  2.1 kHz, 8-pole filter surplus to my requirement.  My price is USD109 inclusive of shipping by registered air mail to major cities in the world.  The filter will come with all the installation hardware, If interested, please email me off-the-list vr2xmc at

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3/PX3] Bonding

Joel, Good progress. Yes, the roofing filter is not usable with the 8kHz shift engaged. This is not a firmware problem, it is a hardware problem. Think of it this way - the "IF" for the KX3 is at baseband (audio frequency range), and that is where the roofing filter works - in other words,

[Elecraft] Fwd: Re: logging/k3s control program

Forwarded Message Subject:Re: [Elecraft] logging/k3s control program Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2016 07:53:29 -0500 From: Kevin Stover To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net DX Lab supports log import/export in ADIF format. Every Ham Radio logging

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3/PX3] Bonding

Here is the authority on the issue. http://audiosystemsgroup.com/RFI-Ham.pdf Have you put ferrite on the cables from the iMac and the switching power supply? You've used "star" grounding around the KX3. Try bonding everything to everything - you want to provide a low-impedance parallel path

[Elecraft] logging/control question - Many thanks!

To all who emailed me directly and/or responded here. I have some very valuable feedback to sift through now and I'm sure I will choose one (or more) of the suggestions for a logging and control program. 73 Jerry, k1tgx __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] logging/k3s control program

> On Sat,6/4/2016 3:27 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: >> I’m not sure that DXKeeper does*everything* one might want. It does >> not seem to support an easy export to SOTA (Summits on the Air) DXKeeper provides export in ADIF format. In this day, any program that deals with log data and fails to

[Elecraft] [KX3/PX3] Bonding

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On Sat,6/4/2016 3:27 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: I’m not sure that DXKeeper does*everything* one might want. It does not seem to support an easy export to SOTA (Summits on the Air) That's something you might suggest to Dave (AA6YQ, the author) on his email reflector. He tends to respond to

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