Re: [Elecraft] Norton and P3 Utility

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[Elecraft] Norton and P3 Utility

The answer is yes. Norton does flag that file as a threat, and once you download it and attempt to install the .exe file, your computer will say that it cannot be found, and you will see Norton giving you a notice in the lower right of your screen, saying that it is analyzing the file. It

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

I fully agree with Jim, K9YC on the point of distortion. In fact there are two signal paths in which distortion will affect ones results. Certainly audio distortion on the TX side will affect the quality of ones transmitted signal and distortion on the receive will affect ones decode

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) It finally died...

Hi Phil, I must second what Jim has to say about a general coverage rig and SDR. I too use the RSP-1, and once it is in a metal case it is a really nice rig. The versatility is amazing. I am now using them for RFI detection, and SWLing. I also characterize my entire RFI background using

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

* On 2017 04 Jul 19:03 -0500, Christopher Hoover wrote: > I use fake it mode for split on my K3S, data mode, 4.00 on bandwidth, 1.5 > for shift.Works great. > > The rig control for WSJT-X split is not reliable for me.I build from > tip of tree from the repo with either hamlib-3.1 or

Re: [Elecraft] Idea for the P3

Tom Actually, the Startech USB3HDCAP USB 3 0 HD Video Capture Device is small standalone box and not a card as I referred to it. Amazon shows it still available for $175-250. As I recall, I ran the Startech software and obtained the P3 images in their window. Shut down the Startech software

Re: [Elecraft] Keying CW in SSB Mode

It is very common on VHF to switch to CW to call a guy who is transmitting on SSB, most often after calling him on SSB doesn't get through. CW in SSB makes it unnecessary to switch modes to do so. 73 - Jim K8MR -Original Message- From: Dauer, Edward To:

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) It finally died...

HI Phil, I suggest that you take a look at various SDR RX options and the half-dozen or so software programs written to control them. I have an SDR-Play RSP 1, about $130 from HRO, and a FunCube Dongle ProPlus, about $175 from the UK. These are both VERY versatile products, and have

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

On 7/4/2017 3:43 PM, Richard Lamont wrote: That's receive levels. I was talking about Tx distortion. The distortion I measured was for TX mode -- sound interface to radio. Richard -- I'm a Fellow of the Audio Engineering Society, BSEE, retired, worked in both audio and broadcasting. I'm VERY

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

I use fake it mode for split on my K3S, data mode, 4.00 on bandwidth, 1.5 for shift.Works great. The rig control for WSJT-X split is not reliable for me.I build from tip of tree from the repo with either hamlib-3.1 or hamlib git, so it is certainly possible I am seeing a regression that

Re: [Elecraft] Old Style Sub Receiver Wanted

Maybe get a new style sub receiver and swap out the synth for an old one? Then an upgrade only means buying one new synth for the main and swapping back in the synth on the sub. wunder Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jul 4, 2017, at 4:42

Re: [Elecraft] Old Style Sub Receiver Wanted

Did not see that, thanks! 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z http://www.nk7z.net On 07/04/2017 04:39 PM, Randy Lake wrote: Because he said he does not have the money to buy the additional Syn board that will be needed for the main RX when he buys the Sub On Tue, Jul 4, 2017 at 7:25 PM, Dave Cole

Re: [Elecraft] Old Style Sub Receiver Wanted

Because he said he does not have the money to buy the additional Syn board that will be needed for the main RX when he buys the Sub On Tue, Jul 4, 2017 at 7:25 PM, Dave Cole wrote: > Which begs teh question... Why? > > 73s and thanks, > Dave > NK7Z > http://www.nk7z.net > > On

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3s: Question(s) CW via audio into SSB transceiver

Jim, Would you mind giving a few examples of these? When I go looking I often find things that are clearly far more than I want, or are actual MIDI interfaces instead of USB sound cards. 73 -- Lynn On 7/4/2017 4:03 PM, Jim Brown wrote: I have long recommended the use of USB audio

Re: [Elecraft] Old Style Sub Receiver Wanted

Which begs teh question... Why? 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z http://www.nk7z.net On 07/04/2017 10:44 AM, Randy Lake wrote: Buy a new Sub and I am sure someone on here would be more than happy to, for shipping, get you an old Synth board. Just a thought. Randy N1KWF

Re: [Elecraft] What are the RF devices in the New 1500Watt KPA1500 Amp?

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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3s: Question(s) CW via audio into SSB transceiver

On 7/4/2017 2:42 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: All the discussion raises a couple of questions for me: I believe [but do not really "know"] that Collins began this with the KWM-2/2A and the S-Line. The key line keyed an audio oscillator which must have been very sinusoidal and free of noisebecause

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

On 04/07/17 22:56, Jim Brown wrote: > Richard, > > Not nonsense at all. WSJT-X is VERY robust in the ability to reject > this sort of QRM. The screen grab below is a great example. I continue > to be amazed by the decoding in WSJT-X. About 10 days ago, W0OGH > accidentally got out of sync with

[Elecraft] K2 SOLD!

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[Elecraft] Elecraft engraved bezels and brass ID plates

Hi all. Thanks for all the kind responses to my retirement. I also received inquires about ordering plates, before I stop working. S, I will take orders for Elecraft acrylic bezels and brass ID plates UNTIL JULY 18th. On the morning of the 19th I will place a final order with Elecraft. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

Richard, Not nonsense at all. WSJT-X is VERY robust in the ability to reject this sort of QRM. The screen grab below is a great example. I continue to be amazed by the decoding in WSJT-X. About 10 days ago, W0OGH accidentally got out of sync with JA7QVI, calling on his TX cycle, and on the

[Elecraft] K3/K3s: Question(s) CW via audio into SSB transceiver

All the discussion raises a couple of questions for me: I believe [but do not really "know"] that Collins began this with the KWM-2/2A and the S-Line. The key line keyed an audio oscillator which must have been very sinusoidal and free of noisebecause the CW spectrum was very clean. Is this

[Elecraft] What are the RF devices in the KPA1500 Amp?

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

On 04/07/17 19:38, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > One anomaly which I've just observed with my K3S. I did set the > software as suggested for SPLIT mode for WSJT-X / JT-65. The radio > followed as expected. I made a few contacts successfully with this > configuration. When I closed WSJT-X I

Re: [Elecraft] Idea for the P3

Jim I am using a StarTech.com USB3HDCAP USB 3.0 Video Capture Device to get the P3 VGA signal into the WIN4K3 panadapter screen. I purchased the unit off Amazon. Had to run the Star Tech video capture software to set the connection up and then just ran WIN4K3 and set it up per instructions.

Re: [Elecraft] Idea for the P3

This is the way I use my K3. I use the P3-VGA to see the band and tune with the knob (or K-Pod) following the display on the VGA. I have not found the marker and knob on the P3 to be fun to use. 73 Bill AE6JV On 7/3/17 at 4:17 PM, donw...@embarqmail.com (Don Wilhelm) wrote: BTW, some other

Re: [Elecraft] Keying CW in SSB Mode

RUMlogNG will use RS-232 commands to the K3(S) to send CW, PSK31 and RTTY for Mac users. 73 Bill AE6JV On 7/4/17 at 6:32 AM, rmcg...@blomand.net (Bob McGraw K4TAX) wrote: If your software provides CW via the KY CMD, as in HRD/DM780, this is direct CW and is handled in the CW mode by the K3S.

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

Actually, my experience is different. If I transmit at the edges of the bandpass, my signal is attenuated due to the bandpass of the output stage. I hope I am saying this correctly. This is why I use split to ensure that the signal I transmit engages the full power of the KX3. Now, I have read

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

On 04/07/17 18:37, Jim Brown wrote: > The split mode in WSJT-X is simply a crutch for those who don't know (or > don't care) how to set audio levels so that distortion is not produced > in the audio chain. Sorry, but that's nonsense. With a strong signal, just 1% distortion will produce audio

[Elecraft] K3 works at home but not at FD

Well, here’s a possibility . . . Some years ago I was commuting between Boston and Denver, back and forth every couple of weeks. While in my temporary digs in Boston I spilled salt onto the keyboard of my laptop computer. Actually, I spilled a Magarita, which until then had been in a

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

Thanks Joe. Mike, W9MDB, sent me a procedure using WSJTX to determine the cutoff points. I arrived at exactly what you are saying. I am using 1500 and find that I can copy JT9 out to 3000 and if a stronger signal out to about 3300. 73, Tom - KQ5S On Tue, Jul 4, 2017 at 7:25 AM, Joe Subich,

Re: [Elecraft] Raspberry Pi, K2 and WSJT-X questions

Replies on-list, please. I'm also interested in the answer, and I'm sure there are others. On 7/3/2017 1:37 PM, Elmore's wrote: Has anyone figured out how to control a K2 from RPi running WSJT-X (or FLDIGI,etc.)? Also, has anyone been able to run a digital program using a USB soundcard? I

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

I am using a width of 4 khz and using the radio in split mode. Width of 4 KHz is useless with a 2800 Hz SSB filter. You do not need (and can't use) more than 3000 - 3300 Hz. The default shift of 1500 (for DATA A) will provide relatively flat audio response from 300 Hz to 2800 Hz with Width

Re: [Elecraft] K3. FD shutdown

With a low number serial K3, (mine is 1239) it really is important to have kept up with the mods over the years. One of those was the gold pins. I kept going with these right through the new synths. Only one I didn't do was the new IO board with the USB. If I didn't have my contest rigging

Re: [Elecraft] Idea for the P3

Don Thanks for the answer. Yes, fully aware that it doesn’t already do this. However, I note that the SVGA option has a spare type B USB port on it for future use. My thought was that you could use some additional hardware to send a stream of data down it. It wouldn’t take much hardware - it

Re: [Elecraft] Idea for the P3

Thats interesting - does it superimpose a bandmap/cluster spots onto the image? Paul M1CNK > On 4 Jul 2017, at 01:37, Allan Zadiraka wrote: > > The WIN4K3 rig control software provides control of the P3 as well as the K3. > With a VGA capture card feeding the VGA

[Elecraft] [K1] FS with many options

Elecraft K1 CW transceiver built for 40 and 20 Meters with 80/15M assembled filter and installed backlight. Works FB. Includes KAT1 tuner kit with wound toroids, KNB1 noise blanker kit with wound toroids, two band filter kit for 17/30M, Cumbria Designs X-Lock VFO stabilizer kit, and unchecked

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

One anomaly which I've just observed with my K3S. I did set the software as suggested for SPLIT mode for WSJT-X / JT-65. The radio followed as expected. I made a few contacts successfully with this configuration. When I closed WSJT-X I noted it left the radio in SPLIT mode. I can just

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

No argument but some folks, particularly those new to WSJTX, read the WSJTX user manual and follow it. Also split mode is "encouraged" on the WSJT group. Split Operation: Significant advantages result from using Split mode (separate VFOs for Rx and Tx) if your radio supports it. If it does not,

Re: [Elecraft] Old Style Sub Receiver Wanted

Buy a new Sub and I am sure someone on here would be more than happy to, for shipping, get you an old Synth board. Just a thought. Randy N1KWF On Sun, Jul 2, 2017 at 3:41 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: > Old style?? What are you talking about? > > > > On Jul 2, 2017, at 3:33

Re: [Elecraft] Keying CW in SSB Mode [explained]

Wayne, I have used this feature in the past with success and like it on 6M. However, we recently switched to a setup where we need to sequence the amp and relays, making the use of PTT (foot switch) mandatory. I turned off VOX and breakin, but hitting the paddle in this mode still acts like VOX is

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

I agree. I use WSJT-X mostly on 6M during the summer and 160M during the winter. On 6M, I can't use the WSJT-X split mode, because it takes over my second VFO, preventing me from working back and forth from WSJT-X on one VFO (and RX) and CW on the low end of the band. The split mode in WSJT-X

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

From the WSJTX users manual: Split Operation: Significant advantages result from using Split mode (separate VFOs for Rx and Tx) if your radio supports it. If it does not, WSJT-X can emulate such behavior. Either method will result in a cleaner transmitted signal, by keeping the Tx audio always in

[Elecraft] K2 for sale

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Re: [Elecraft] Keying CW in SSB Mode

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[Elecraft] Keying CW in SSB Mode [explained]

The K3, K3S, KX2 and KX3 all have a menu option for “automatic VFO offset on SSB/CW mode change.” When this is turned on, the operator can switch from SSB to CW mode, hit the key, and have the other station hear them at approximately their sidetone pitch. The VFO frequency is offset to achieve

Re: [Elecraft] Raspberry Pi, K2 and WSJT-X questions

@Richard (G4DYA)...I also initially selected the Alsa settings in the WSJT-X drop-downs. I found that this sound card setting had quirks. The setting worked, but would always reset the mic setting. I experimented, because I didn't like having to set the mic setting in the OS sound settings

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

Since I am being dragged, kicking and screaming, into these imaginary QSO modes and have yet to allow my computer to talk to anyone else's computer on the air, perhaps I shouldn't comment, but I will anyway :-) I am receiving BTW, using WSJT-X in JT65. Depending on the tone(s), if the K3 is in

Re: [Elecraft] Raspberry Pi, K2 and WSJT-X questions

On 2017-07-03 04:37 PM, Elmore's wrote: Also, has anyone been able to run a digital program using a USB soundcard? I have a Star Tech 7.1 connected to my RPi. [snip] The sound card is recognized by the OS. When I run WSJT-X and select the Audio tab and select the Input drop down, there is a

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift for WSJTX

I have a KX3 and run with the same configuration as you list. Works perfectly and keeps my transmissions in the sweetspot. This wide filter setting lets me see JT65 and JT9 all at once and the split shifts me to the right spot to handle either. I have used the split and the fake-it settings

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] "Hardware Sequencer" WSJT-X?

OK - looks like I've no hardware "health" issues. Thanks! Bret/N4SRN - Original Message - From: "Don Wilhelm" To: "MaverickNH" , elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, July 4, 2017 7:55:30 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] "Hardware

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

Wow the message only took 24 hours to post. I am no expert but from what I have read it is best to select split operations in the WSJTX settings. By doing this you can work JT9 and JT65 at the same time since WSJTX will change the split frequency to insure you are within the passband. I keep my

[Elecraft] Keying CW in SSB Mode

Regarding keying to produce CW in SSB mode – I mean this as a question, not a criticism – why would someone want to do it? If both ends of the QSO are using SSB then, as I understand it, there is no relative frequency offset between them. But there would be for any other station using CW mode

Re: [Elecraft] Idea for the P3

They are rare these days. Epiphan makes one at $700. Avermedia used to make one at $150 but they dropped it. I wish Elecraft would update the svga to hdmi. 73 va2fsq.com -Original Message- From: Cady, Fred Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017 10:49 PM To: Allan Zadiraka Cc: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Idea for the P3

Could I have more information about this please? Currently win4k3suite can support a p3 with svga and a video capture board. The problem is vga capture boards are rare these days and the ones that are available now cost over 600.Having such a device may be an option for win4k3suite if feasible. 

Re: [Elecraft] Keying CW in SSB Mode

Ted, Fred et al; As a rule using the SSB mode to send CW is very risky at best. Any hum or distortion, meaning the smallest amount, on the CW generated audio signal will produce harmonics of the fundamental audio tone . These will pass through the SSB generator and sideband filter and

Re: [Elecraft] Idea for the P3

Look for "KVM over IP" and shop a bit. Some are spendy, some not so much. On 7/3/2017 1:53 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: Wayne has posted about using a device which sends VGA over IP to a remote location to display the P3 VGA display remotely. That is off-the-shelf hardware he got from, I think,

Re: [Elecraft] Keying CW in SSB Mode

>Five or six times over several hours I heard stations calling me way off my >frequency.  It seemed like a Khz or more, though I didn’t measure it at the >time...>Is it possible that they were using CW keying on USB or LSB which >resulted in a frequency offset of, typically, 600 (or, as Don

[Elecraft] IC R8600

Has anyone yet had their hands on the newly released ICOM (admittedly a four-letter word) R8600? Any impressions to share? Ted, KN1CBR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Norton and P3 Utility

I have seen numerous reports of this particular Norton heuristic showing up in what smells like false positives in many cases, although you can’t just discount the possibility I suppose. Neither Kaspersky nor BitDefender have ever found anything awry with P3Utility on systems I use. You can

Re: [Elecraft] Fldigi and signallink question interfaced to KX3

This is a repeat of an email that I sent to Terry and the list, and which didn't make it to the list last week, so am trying again after some changes have made by the powers that be. Terry, It appears that Fldigi uses audio keying rather than real CW. So you will use the same setup that you

Re: [Elecraft] K3. FD shutdown

This is similar to the fellow who tells his doctor, "It hurts when I do this." Doctor replies, "Don't do that. Fifty bucks, pay on the way out." In your case, your K3 doesn't like FD, "don't do that." [:-) Seriously, with that low a serial # [mine is 642], strange things can and do happen. I

Re: [Elecraft] Engraved Elecraft bezels (off topic)

Ken I am sad that you are giving up the business. But, congrats on your retirement. I will miss your products but am glad I have most of my stuff already adorned with your art work! God be with you on your journey into retirement. FWIW: Now you'll get to know being a busy man really

[Elecraft] (OT) It finally died...

32 years ago I acquired a Kenwood R-5000 Communications Receiver (LF-MF-HF) that had been used as a SWL RX and traded in by the original owner. It must be nearly 40 years old and it finally died - synthesizer and display quit and I have neither the facilities nor the dexterity or visual acuity

Re: [Elecraft] Old Style Sub Receiver Wanted

Old style?? What are you talking about? > On Jul 2, 2017, at 3:33 PM, Christopher Soames wrote: > > Hi looking to fit the old type of Sub Receiver in my K3, however Elekraft > don't have any they only have the new ones left. > Does anyone have an old style K3 sub

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Inverter type generators used for FD?

I just posted about having a Honda home gen. Interesting to note what 80m and 20m sounds like when there is a commercial power outage: normal S5-S6 noise floor drops to S2 (even when I run my Honda and the "rest of the world" is dark). Years ago (1980's) I lived off the grid in a little

[Elecraft] K3S Shift for WSJTX

I am trying to tweak my WSJTX setup. What is the recommended shift for the K3S while running WSJTX? I have the 2.8 khz SSB filter installed. I am using a width of 4 khz and using the radio in split mode. 73, Tom - KQ5S __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Raspberry Pi, K2 and WSJT-X questions

On 03/07/17 21:37, Elmore's wrote: > Has anyone figured out how to control a K2 from RPi running WSJT-X (or > FLDIGI,etc.)? > > Also, has anyone been able to run a digital program using a USB soundcard? I > have a Star Tech 7.1 connected to my RPi. At the moment I am trying to get it > to work

Re: [Elecraft] Keying CW in SSB Mode

Using audio tones in LSB or USB mode for CW is risky business. Any amount of over drive or excessive audio anywhere in the system, computer, software, radio and such WILL cause problems. Same for hum or distortion of the audio, specially if impacted by a wee bit of RF in the audio. I don't

Re: [Elecraft] Raspberry Pi, K2 and WSJT-X questions

While I run WSJT-X for JT-65 and JT-9, I use the radio to computer USB cable for communications and audio. Of course I'm running Windows 10. Everything works great and very simple to set up and operate. While your preference is Linux, seems you are making the issue much more complex than

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Shift Setting for WSJTX

Why split? The K3S should be in Data A mode and should switch to Data when you allow WSJT-X to connect. Typical bandwidth for receive is 2.4 kHz to 2.7 kHz.If you switch to JT-9 via the software then the radio should move up band 2 kHz. This is all configured in the Settings F2 menu

[Elecraft] Norton and P3 Utility

Don't know if anyone else has experienced this but this morning I get this message from Norton that the P3utility program is a threat named "Heur.AdvML.C" and that P3Utility.exe has been removed. Don't know if the recent major upgrade of Windows had any effect or most likely it is due to the

Re: [Elecraft] W0CZ camping notes

Ken, Thanks for sharing your ideas and experience. Some optimistic figures you give pose some additional questions though. Since you say the solar panel gives you 4 amp at 14v in bright sunlight, it means you get about 56W from the 100W panel. Is that right? Then your battery of 110 amp can

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] "Hardware Sequencer" WSJT-X?

Bret, If you are running with external amplifiers or external preamps that use relays for T/R switching, then you need to be concerned. For the K3/K3S itself, no problem. The switching is all electronic and very fast. That is true for the entire K-Line. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/3/2017 8:39 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] K3. FD shutdown

TMP connectors that were never fully seated are a common cause of such issues. When fully inserted, the little wings of the male plug should be right up against the shell of the female receptacle. 73, Guy K2AV On Mon, Jul 3, 2017 at 10:51 AM Bob wrote: > Hi Ron. > > That

[Elecraft] K-Keys software discontinued, any alternative available?

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[Elecraft] Raspberry Pi, K2 and WSJT-X questions

Has anyone figured out how to control a K2 from RPi running WSJT-X (or FLDIGI,etc.)? Also, has anyone been able to run a digital program using a USB soundcard? I have a Star Tech 7.1 connected to my RPi. At the moment I am trying to get it to work with WSJT-X. I am running Debian Jessie. The