Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-27 Thread Jim Brown
Hi Wes, There are probably at least a half dozen pieces of software written to use the output of SDRs in the way that suits individual hams. SDRUno is the one they paid someone for, but before I gave up on the radio, I'd try the others.  Most (if not all) are freeware. One of the first I'd lo

Re: [Elecraft] practicing CW on K2 without transmitting?

2017-09-27 Thread Nr4c
Use a good dummy load and set power to zero watts. Works with KX3, KX2 should be similar. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Sep 25, 2017, at 2:44 PM, Steve-KI4EZL wrote: > > I don't use my K2 much and have forgotten some of the functions. My wife > wants to practice sending CW (CW Ops

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-27 Thread Wes Stewart
Part of the reason is explained in my eham review.  Note that I'm not the only one to complain about SDRUno, maybe just the most blunt. That said, I began to take it as a challenge to make it work, (my XYL thinks I'm nuts) until I connected my tuned 30-meter dipole to it and tuned WWV on 10 MHz

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-27 Thread Mark E. Musick
Hi Wes, Why are you returning the RSP2pro? Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wes Stewart Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 10:21 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay a

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-27 Thread Wes Stewart
I bought an RSP2pro last week.  I just got off the phone with HRO arranging its return. I too use an SDR-IQ as a panadapter and as a decent lab spectrum analyzer if you are careful and know what you're doing.  Actually, I have two K3s so I have two SDR-IQs.  SpectraVue software is the only SDR

Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?

2017-09-27 Thread Wes Stewart
Exactly.  We heard for years that manufacturing legal limit amplifiers wasn't a market Elecraft wanted to enter.  Whoops, hello KPA1500. Wes  N7WS On 9/27/2017 12:18 PM, Kevin der Kinderen wrote: ​I don't see a problem with Elecraft or any manufacturer expanding their line if they've identifie

Re: [Elecraft] Support to Help Get KP4 Broadcasters Back On the Air

2017-09-27 Thread Alan
There's a GoFundMe drive to get the non-profit community broadcast stations in KP4 back on the air: https://www.gofundme.com/getpuertoricobackonair Alan N1AL On 09/27/2017 11:10 AM, Jim Brown wrote: I received this today from the SBE email reflector.  This is an EXTREMELY desperate situation

Re: [Elecraft] New Product Idea for Elecraft - addendum

2017-09-27 Thread Raymond Sills
I put in a vote for the Ham Central Terminal, too. I have one for my KX3, and it makes operating (especially in a contest) very easy. Certainly, the SideKar series would work as well. (Same disclaimer as Ted's) :) -Original Message- From: Dauer, Edward To: elecraft Sent: Wed,

Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?

2017-09-27 Thread Kevin der Kinderen
​I don't see a problem with Elecraft or any manufacturer expanding their line if they've identified a market and regardless of their current products. To say otherwise would be like telling Yaesu they shouldn't come out with a lightweight portable rig with buried menus because Yaesu users only like

[Elecraft] Support to Help Get KP4 Broadcasters Back On the Air

2017-09-27 Thread Jim Brown
I received this today from the SBE email reflector.  This is an EXTREMELY desperate situation. If you can help, please call THEM, don't respond to me. :) 73, Jim K9YC - Forwarded Message - *From:* Society of Broadcast Engineers *To:* jw...@yahoo.com *Sent:* Wednesday, September 27, 20

Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?

2017-09-27 Thread Jim Brown
Yep. The most I've ever had to do is tweak VOX level, and that's VERY rare. I plug my Yamaha CM500 into the rear panel, which, by default, mutes the speaker, so I have the Speaker * Phones toggle assigned to a PF key. Since 2008, I've not found a need for the other PF key. Maybe it's VOX level.

Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?

2017-09-27 Thread Bill Breeden
I guess that's the beauty of a complete K line station.  I change bands with the buttons on the KPA500 and verify that I'm not transmitting on the DX by observing the cursors on the P3.  After setting up the K3 the way I wanted it, I now access the menus less than once a month. 73, Bill - N

[Elecraft] New product idea

2017-09-27 Thread Ken G Kopp
This subject comes up every so often ... the other manufacturers ... namely YAECOMWOOD already market a large number of heavy desk-straining, knob laden radios ... one I think weighs abound 70 pounds or so. Why not simply purchase one? I see no reason to drag Elecraft into the mess. 73! Ken Kop

[Elecraft] Control K3 sub RX with local K3/0 mini

2017-09-27 Thread Oliver Großmann
He everyone, this is a kind of an additional feature request regarding K3 and K3/0 mini firmware. Due to the fact the K-Pod can control the K3(s) over the production interface and the K3 can be controlled by an K3/0 mini over the UART Interface. An idea came up for improved SO2V operation if an

Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?

2017-09-27 Thread Art Nienhouse
*/I second the motion an Elecraft Maestro full featured with buttons knobs for functions like a normal radio,  point and click computer interface as well  and wifi hook up is all good. Regards Art ka9zap /* On 9/27/2017 6:51 AM, brian wrote: Byron, Absolutely not.  Functionality of KPOD is way

[Elecraft] New Product Idea for Elecraft - addendum

2017-09-27 Thread Dauer, Edward
The K-Pod (and Fred Cady’s text on macro programming) solved much of the problem for me, though I recently added a piece of equipment that greatly expands the availability of keyboard-driven macros for the K3 and the KX3 – and does a bunch of other stuff including keyer messaging and contest log

[Elecraft] KX3: Roofing filter behavior

2017-09-27 Thread Mike via Elecraft
Hi, It is written in the manual (p. 39) that: "Roofing Filter Configuration for SSB Mode: Roofing filter FL2 (3 kHz) can be inserted when the upper edge of the receive passband reaches either 2.4 kHz (default value) or 2.9 kHz. When the passband edge is higher than this, FL1 is used (wide filter).

Re: [Elecraft] K3S and FT8

2017-09-27 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
I'm using WSJT-X verson 1.8.0-rc2 with CAT control and having no issues.   Nothing exotic in my configuration, just using the single USB cable between the laptop computer and the radio.   I allow WSJT-X to log the contact and then I export the generated ADI file to my LOTW and QRZ.COM logs. I

Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?

2017-09-27 Thread Wes Stewart
Have you never turned on VOX when you meant to change bands? Or set up VFO A and B to split frequencies and then accidentally (and unknowingly) written A to B when you tried to turn on Split?  Your Split indicator gives you comfort but you're still transmitting on the DX.  Probably half the, "He

Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?

2017-09-27 Thread kevino z
I guess if every menu item had an applicable CAT command, it could be feasible. But I don’t think they all do, do they? -Kevin (KK4YEL) No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced ! On Sep 27, 2017, at 07:52, brian mail

Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?

2017-09-27 Thread brian
Byron, Absolutely not. Functionality of KPOD is way too limited. I think what he is envisioning is something like an optional detachable or attachable face plate (like the TS480) has. It may be huge in size and for example might have individual band buttons, lots of knobs for other function

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Cruise Operation

2017-09-27 Thread W5RDW
I don't think they chartered the whole ship, just a large party composed mostly of hams on a cruise with other paid customers. Read her QRZ.com N5DSR page describing their cruise activities: "HAM CRUISE #6 - January 12-19, 2019 has been approved and we are good to go!" - Roger W5R

Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?

2017-09-27 Thread Bill
I will second what David said - check out his website. I have one and it does 98% of my hands on with the K3. You can fully customize the 48 controls to suit your specific needs. Best addition to the K3 I ever made. Bill W2BLC -- Many of life's problems can be solved by simply deciding what we

Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?

2017-09-27 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Emory, Check out: http://nk7z.net/adding-external-keypad-k3/ This is a short how to to add a 64 key keypad to the K3/P3, and fire off macros to it via that keypad. You preload the Pr with Macros, and then use the external keypad to fire them off to the radio/panadaptor. 73s and thanks, Dav