[Elecraft] DIGTAL INTERFACE EA3BLQ

Hi K2 users; We all now that the digital interface realised especially for the K2 by EA3BLQ in past,is SK despite ! A lot of time is gone,but are there some alternated suggestions,about the building concept of EA3BLQ. I can imagine that someone has continues his PCB art work for further

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT behavior

Hi Vic, Yes, if you place your K3 in CW mode with VOX off and QSK off, the amplifier key output turns on and off during every Morse element. 73 Frank W3LPL - Original Message - From: "Vic Rosenthal" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net, donov...@starpower.net

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT behavior

Hi Fred, CW PTT is the K3 CW operating mode when VOX is off and QSK is disabled. Two distinct categories of messages are sent during CW contests: -- prerecorded messages (CQ, exchange and end of QSO messages) They're usually stored in an external computer so that they can be instantly

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Product suggestion

There are some really nice 12V HDMI/VGA/NTSC/PAL screens available. For example: and . I like HDMI because it carries audio and video. YMMV. 73 Bill AE6JV On 2/14/17 at 9:28 PM, kf5...@wickedbeernut.com (Joe

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT behavior

In other words, you are saying that the AMP KEY output follows keying and not PTT? W3LPL wrote: The problem is that if you use the internal K3 keyer in CW PTT mode, the radio actually transmits in QSK mode risking damage to slow amplifier relays. -- Vic 4X6GP

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Product suggestion

I'd go for something like this. The problem I have with the P3 is that it's a great concept packaged in a pre-2010 UX and we're encroaching on the year 2020. . One tweak to the suggestion: It's shouldn't be VGA out - that standard and associated video resolution is dead as dead can be. It

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Product suggestion

There's tremendous commonality between the P3 and PX3 code base. The same will be true for your P3x. Mouse support is trivial. I'd simply push for mouse support in conjunction with the P3 / PX3. You'll get it for "free" with your P3x. Support for a gaming mouse is more involved. All of the

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Product suggestion

This would be quite nice. Add better than SVGA resolution and now we're cooking with gas. Touchscreen monitor support would be the bee's knee's. As for the integrated version, maybe we will see that in a K4 or whatever the next radio iteration is called? I would definitely be interested! On Feb

Re: [Elecraft] driver file for KXUSB

WIN10 should have the driver. I've used 3 different Ein10 installs and never needed to find a driver. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 14, 2017, at 8:43 PM, DALE LONG wrote: > > The Elecraft website forwards us to www.ftdichip.com > > This page has a lot

[Elecraft] OT: Hookup Wire

Slightly off topic but definitely ham radio oriented and my only ham radios are all Elecraft gear. I am looking for stranded copper hookup wire, say #20 to #24 with very flexible insulation. I have some of this now, like about 7 inches, but I need more. I do not know any brand names or even

[Elecraft] P3 Product suggestion

The recent thread titled "P3 Point and Click" got me thinking... I have a base model P3 (no VGA board or TX monitor). I really like how smoothly it integrates with the K3. It has replaced the Softrock and software panadapter that I had been using, with much less complexity- it just works.

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT behavior

Hmmm ... explain what "CW PTT" mode means, that may be the cause of my lack of understanding. With VOX enabled, QSK off, and using the internal keyer, my K3 reverts to receive on the delay time I have set for CW. I tried it with a minimum delay [whatever 0.00 sets] and it drops immediately,

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] end-fed halfwave antennas

Not again? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Feb 14, 2017, at 11:48 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: > > In spite of ON4UN's 4.3, I stand by my prior statements concerning the > excellence of end-fed half wave antennas (EFHW), and their non-existent > requirements for vast

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT behavior

The solution for operating full QSK with a non-QSK amp is the QSK-2500 (http://qsk2500.myfreesites.net/). See QST Product Review in September 2016 issue. 73, Kent K9ZTV > On Feb 14, 2017, at 7:19 PM, donov...@starpower.net wrote: > > I never operate QSK, my amp relays aren't fast enough

[Elecraft] driver file for KXUSB

The Elecraft website forwards us to www.ftdichip.com This page has a lot of text but it is not clear where to get the download.  Can someone provide a link to the actual driver file.  I am using a Win10-64 laptop, although I still prefer the older laptops with serial ports. Thanks Dale - N3BNA

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT behavior

Hi Fred, I never operate QSK, my amp relays aren't fast enough and they make too much noise. Like many K3 users, I always use either CW VOX or CW PTT. The K3 works fine in CW VOX mode, except for the odd behavior that after PTT is released the VOX delay continues to keep the transmitter

Re: [Elecraft] EFHW

Thanks Ed! It was a great show for us this year and we enjoyed talking with everyone. Eric /elecraft.com/ On 2/14/2017 2:50 PM, Edward Kacura wrote: It was nice to see you again Eric, and enjoyed your presentation again in Orlando ! Look for Elecraft there next year !! 73 de Ed N7EDK Sent

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT behavior

I'm really confused now [a not uncommon state for me]. I have "mature" K3 S/N 642. The VOX delay is adjustable by holding the SPEED/MIC knob. There is a separate delay for CW and SSB. I normally run QSK, but I just tried semi-breakin now and the two modes have two different adjustable

[Elecraft] Subject: KPA500 Fan Noise

I have my KPA500 fan set to NORM,it has gone to fan speed 6 once, when doing RTTY one day,at 500 watts out for an extended time.I almost jumped out of my chair when it got to that speed. I lowered the input power to the amp and at 400 watts out never heard it that loud since. I have no

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT behavior

Hi Wayne, I made an error in my original email. PTT releases immediately in CW PTT mode regardless of VOX delay. Its only in VOX mode that PTT release is delayed by VOX delay, which makes no logical sense to me. tks 73 Frank W3LPL - Original Message - From: "Wayne

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] K2 for Sale

A long time back someone was selling the "finger dimple" as an after-market item. It stuck onto the original knob. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KK5IB Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 3:23 PM To:

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] K2 for Sale

I'm the second owner, the knob was on the radio when I got it. Darryl, KK5IB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-K2-for-Sale-tp7626904p7626917.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3A/B

Alan, The KXV3B has a built in 2nd preamp. The KXV3A does not. If you had need or desire for the external 12/10/6 meter preamp, it was brought on-board. No upgrade kit is available. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/14/2017 5:42 PM, Alan. G4GNX wrote: Can someone tell me what the difference is between

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA and Ameritron ALS-1306

Look at the Kenwood cable and pay attention to the TxD/RxD/Ground lines. Match them up to the TxD/RxD (unused)/Gnd lines on the KXPA PC interface. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2/14/2017 5:22 PM, David Gow wrote: Ameritron does not make a band switching cable for this combination. Does anyone

Re: [Elecraft] EFHW

It was nice to see you again Eric, and enjoyed your presentation again in Orlando ! Look for Elecraft there next year !! 73 de Ed N7EDK Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 13, 2017, at 21:23, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft > wrote: > > Folks, I just returned from 5 days on the

[Elecraft] KXV3A/B

Can someone tell me what the difference is between the KX3VA and the KX3VB modules. Has an upgrade kit been made available to convert the ‘A’ to the ‘B’ and do I need it for my K3? 73, Alan. G4GNX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KX3/KXPA and Ameritron ALS-1306

Ameritron does not make a band switching cable for this combination. Does anyone have information for me to make or modify a cable? The combination works great but I sure miss the automatic amplifier band switching. I have the KX3 and the KXPA100 (using the KXPA100 utility command tester) both

Re: [Elecraft] K2 IF output

Thank you I ran it through Google translator Not much info needed other than build it as per the diagram From: Heinz Bärtschi To: Harry Yingst Cc: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 4:54 PM

[Elecraft] [K2] K2 for Sale

Where do you get that tuning knob dimple? Neither of my later radios have that. TIA 73 Jim Allen W6OGC Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K3S Receive Settings on WSJT-X

I am operating MSK144 on 6 meters. I have a fairly high noise level which requires use of AGC, NR and NB to get the noise level down on other modes. But, if I understand correctly, I shouldn't use those features on WSJT-X. That leaves me with that noise level. I would be glad to know what

[Elecraft] XG3 Firmware revision 1.19 Available for download

XG3 Firmware revision 1.19 has been released. Use the XG3 Utility to copy the files from the Elecraft FTP server and perform the download to your XG3. You can get the latest version of the XG3 Utility from our website: http://www.elecraft.com/XG3/xg3.htm#xg3util This revision has the ability

Re: [Elecraft] K2 IF output

> Am 14.02.2017 um 22:07 schrieb Harry Yingst via Elecraft > : > > I hope the instructions are in English > Else I need to go Visit my mother to translate However, it does not seem to be a labyrinth, hi. http://dd2nu.my1.cc/ZF_AdapterK2.pdf Have fun! 73, Heinz HB9BCB

Re: [Elecraft] K2 IF output

Thanks! I will certainly order one. Doug -- K0DXV On 2/14/2017 1:26 PM, Hajo Dezelski wrote: Hi Doug, it works without any problems since ... I don't remember when. But you can also buy this board with all SMT parts already soldered.

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Follow-up on CW Resonant Speaker

This was discussed in the original string. The KX2 and KX3 have 100 mW per channel of audio out the phones jack. The K3S is 2.5 W/channel. I use this 15 W per channel stereo audio amp with my KX3. The cost fluctuates between $8 and $13 for no obvious reason. It is a deal at either end of the

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Follow-up on CW Resonant Speaker

It's likely the KX1 or KX2 have much lower audio power available than your K3S. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of efortner Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 12:35 PM To: 'stan levandowski'; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K2 IF output

I hope the instructions are in English Else I need to go Visit my mother to translate From: Hajo Dezelski To: Doug Person Cc: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 3:26 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 IF output

[Elecraft] [K2] K2 for Sale

FS: Elecraft K2, #00607, with 160 meters, SSB, audio filter, antenna tuner and I/O modules. It has been to Don Wilhelm twice, once for all available Elecraft upgrades, and second time to install antenna tuner and change mic connection to Elecraft. Case has small scuffs on top and side, very minor,

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Follow-up on CW Resonant Speaker

Stan, I have built three of the resonant speakers per the QST article. I am using a K3s and have plenty of audio without an amplifier. The three speakers were all in the ballpark of 700 Hz. I took a 2 inch coupling and put on the street elbow and it resonates at about 500 hz. There might be

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] end-fed halfwave antennas

Since this was individually addressed to me as well at the reflector, I guess I'm expected to respond. I will keep it brief. I don't recall Devoldere saying anywhere in his book that end-fed half-waves didn't work. Also, he wasn't advocating 0.35 lambda radials, he cited Brown having

Re: [Elecraft] K2 IF output

Hi Doug, it works without any problems since ... I don't remember when. But you can also buy this board with all SMT parts already soldered. http://www.qrp-shop.biz/epages/qrp-shop.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/qrp-shop/Products/Vk2zfadapterBest%C3%BCckt 73 de Hajo dl1sdz --- Cela est bien dit,

Re: [Elecraft] K2 IF output

I just ordered one today You need to register on the site so the pricing shows up correct From: Doug Person To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 2:49 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 IF output That's a pretty neat little kit.  Anyone have

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] end-fed halfwave antennas

I can echo the EFHW experiences as above but, they for me, are slightly more noisy then a quarter wave vertical. Other than that, that is my only objection that I have to the EFHW. Every one that I have used has been excellent. If you talk to Balun designs they make a 52 to 1 match box that I

[Elecraft] For Sale: Elecraft K3 and P3 combo

I am downsizing to an apartment and I will not have room for a station. I am selling a K3/P3 combination, along with microphone, interconnecting cables, and manuals. Here are the details: K3 SN 696, purchased from estate and built in 2/2007 Includes: 100 Watt amplifier ATU General Coverage

Re: [Elecraft] K2 IF output

That's a pretty neat little kit. Anyone have experience with it? Doug -- K0DXV On 2/13/2017 6:41 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: The Clifton Labs Z1B was a general purpose instrumentation amplifier. One version was specific for the K2 by adding a filter The buffer amp at QRP projects is

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] end-fed halfwave antennas

Agree...I'm a big fan of EFHW. I have made comparisons between an HFHW with a short radial and 1/4 WL with a few radials and the EFHW beats the 1/4 WL 100% hands down. This is a great example of empirical results speaking louder than theoretical predictions. 73, Robert-KP4Y/W4 Sent from my

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT behavior

Hi Tom, The problems I described are unique to the K3's CW PTT mode, you wouldn't be aware of them if you use QSK. My CW keying is both from Win-Test via the USB port (it works perfectly) and into the K3 key and PTT connectors from the K1EL Winkeyer (the Winkeyer works perfectly for

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] end-fed halfwave antennas

EFHW is a great antenna. It works but only if tuned correctly. Bad news is it would be difficult to do the tune job for any ATU, even the Elecraft, due to the very high impedance ( up to the 5kohms). Please read everybody the aticles by the EFHW guru here : http://www.aa5tb.com/efha_wrk.html.

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT behavior

Is a workaround to simply set the QSK delay to 0 in CW mode even when using PTT? On Feb 14, 2017, at 7:39 AM, donov...@starpower.net wrote: > Hi Brian, > > > The PTT problem I described is that the K3 adds a long delay (the > VOX delay, much longer than 5-10 milliseconds) after the

Re: [Elecraft] Tracking Elecraft Feature Requests

Managing feature requests is traditional with software products. I worked in software for 45 years prior to retirement and even started a company where enhancements to the various products were very important to our customer base. We had a feature request web site that we hosted and licensed

Re: [Elecraft] Tracking Elecraft Feature Requests

The Jira issue tracker supports voting. http://blogs.atlassian.com/2013/09/jira-tip-of-the-month-crowdsourcing-issue-triage/ wunder Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my

Re: [Elecraft] Tracking Elecraft Feature Requests

FWIW No interest here K0PP __ 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 hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please

[Elecraft] KPA500 Fan Noise

Is loud fan noise common with smaller solid state amps? I have read complaints about the SPE Expert 1.3k loud fan noise and the new Flex Power Genius sounds pretty loud in the demo video. I have the fan on my KPA500 set to 4 (if I recall correctly) and it is pretty quiet however setting it one

Re: [Elecraft] Tracking Elecraft Feature Requests

It should be hosted by Elecraft. I have another radio (mcHF) that the developers take request and implement changes, it's actually a nice feature since you can see what is being requested and to a degree the status of the request. From: John To: 'Joe Stone

[Elecraft] Early Morning QRPing on 80 Meters

Hi all, While Ed AB8DF is on vacation I am stepping in until his return at the end of the week to keep this great thing going and growing. Today was an OK day as I worked 1 station from my qth in Manitou Springs, CO. I am running a K3 at 5 watts into an end fed half wave up about 30 feet.

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT behavior

Hi Wayne, As Brian pointed out, one of the design issues is that in some situations -- foot switch usage comes to mind -- the external PTT will be inadvertently un-asserted before the operator stops keying or stops speaking in the SSB case. The design must properly handle premature external

[Elecraft] Backpacking antennas

The recently closed thread about the so-called end-fed-half-wave (EFHW) antennas elicited a lot (too much in Eric's eyes) of discussion, much of it confused and confusing. To keep this Elecraft related, I'll throw in something that Wayne wrote in another thread about the subject of this

Re: [Elecraft] Tracking Elecraft Feature Requests

> Why limit it just to list subscribers? Surely there are those out there who > may want a specific feature, but are not part of this list and don't wish > to > be (for whatever reason) but may still own an Elecraft item? 1. I'm trying to reduce spam. 2. I'm looking for an element of

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT behavior

This is now at the top of our firmware task list. Wayne N6KR On Feb 14, 2017, at 7:39 AM, donov...@starpower.net wrote: > Hi Brian, > > > The PTT problem I described is that the K3 adds a long delay (the > VOX delay, much longer than 5-10 milliseconds) after the external > PTT is dropped.

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT behavior

Hi Brian, The PTT problem I described is that the K3 adds a long delay (the VOX delay, much longer than 5-10 milliseconds) after the external PTT is dropped. I can't explain any rationale for adding VOX delay after PTT is dropped except for a firmware design error. VOX delay is applied to

[Elecraft] Tracking Elecraft Feature Requests

It would be nice if we could track Elecraft feature requests in a more structured manner. The same feature requests come up over and over again. We often hear, "Elecraft will never develop feature X unless N users ask for the feature." Rather than having subscribers respond to the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 with switching power supply??

I have no disagreement with anything you've said, particularly keeping the pass transistor mounting refreshed and relocating the diodes to a heat sink if your particular RS-35(M) uses the stud mounted diodes. However, the 723 has a relatively high dropout threshold. Other regulator topologies,

[Elecraft] KREF3 Output Level Mod

All: Since I'm digging into the K3 to add some options, I have decided to make the output level mods suggested for the KREF3 board when used with the KSYN3A synth. Sub-rx and internal transverter. Just wondering why the R12 (main rx ref feed) swap from 150 ohms to 51 ohms and not the R10 sub

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT behavior

Frank, Pardon my ignorance on this issue if the below is off target. The asynchronous nature of an external ptt appears to be a problem. Suppose the K3 is in the middle of a long 100 watt dash and the external ptt signal is dropped. It clearly takes some time for the RF tail to drop to zero.

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT behavior

If Wayne will be tearing up the code in this area, it might not be hard to fix the problem that the internal keyer weighting is much heavier in PTT mode than in QSK or semi-QSK VOX. 73, Vic, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On 14 Feb 2017 12:50, Igor Sokolov

Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT behavior

May be Elecraft can also look at the 8 msec PTT delay which cannot be made longer without distorting CW. Some of the apmplifiers are not that quick. 73, Igor UA9CDC 14.02.2017 10:52, donov...@starpower.net пишет: Okay, lets take Eric's lead and open an interesting thread directly related

Re: [Elecraft] K2 IF output

It works perfectly with HSDR that I use and several others, I have never used it with LP Pan however. Leroy AB7CE -Original Message- From: Bob Sent: Monday, February 13, 2017 10:19 PM To: Ron D'Eau Claire Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 IF output Hi Ron,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 154, Issue 22

On 14/02/17 00:54, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 with switching power supply?? > Message-ID: <6796bb5c-c5da-c0d2-13ce-0b5bd4ba1...@subich.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > > > I am on the way to change my old Astron RS35M