Re: [Elecraft] Inverted L for 160 meters

Kevin,     Be careful when doing these comparisons. A 1/4 wave over a ground plane unless it has a really good radial system may not be as efficient than your inverted L. What I would normally suggest is an A/B test using signal strength at the receiving station, but that has it flaws also,

Re: [Elecraft] Inverted L for 160 meters

Kevin,     Your instincts are right on. But, to answer your question the  radials do not need to be 130' long, but it is better than a shorter set. The inverted L represents a 1/4 wave over ground and needs the other half, the radials. But, here is where it gets a little tricky. 5 radials

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Questions

it is, it didn’t sound like it was going to be a first release > feature. > > Grant NQ5T > > > On Aug 15, 2020, at 11:42 AM, Barry LaZar wrote: > > > > Bill, > > I really don't know. If it was posted, I missed it. > > > > 73, > > Barry > >

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Questions

. bill > > > > On Aug 15, 2020, at 12:03 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote: > > > > On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 5:51 PM Barry LaZar > wrote: > > > >> is the pan presentation fixed as to frequency span or can the frequency > >> span be adjusted; I ty

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Questions

Bob,     Thanks much for the response. 73, Barry K3NDM On 8/15/2020 12:01 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote: On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 5:51 PM Barry LaZar <mailto:barrylaz...@gmail.com>> wrote:  is the pan presentation fixed as to frequency span or can the frequency span be ad

[Elecraft] K4 Questions

I just saw the presentation Eric gave on the K4. It is really impressive. However, I've never been able to get the answer to a few questions. First, is the pan presentation fixed as to frequency span or can the frequency span be adjusted; I typically use 25-50 KHz on CW or less on data modes.

Re: [Elecraft] Matching resonant antennas

). The KAT500 matches it on all bands 160 - 6m (on 15m, it bypasses). The measured performance indicates excellent radiation on all bands. 73 Lyn, W0LEN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Barry LaZar Sent

Re: [Elecraft] Matching resonant antennas

don't know why anyone would want to use this stuff.  I sure don't. I have a KAT500 and use it to tune some way-off resonant antennas (fed with 7/8" Heliax) but I don't delude myself into thinking "I've contained system losses." Wes  N7WS https://www.qrz.com/db/N7WS On 7/17/2020 2

Re: [Elecraft] Matching resonant antennas

Resonance is over rated. The problem of believing you must have a resonant antenna arose with the use of coax cable began. High SWRs causes high system losses. Prior to the widespread use of coax, open wire was used and few antenna systems were really resonant, and nor were they reflecting a

Re: [Elecraft] K-4 capabilities

And, how will I be able to interface CW Skimmer for contesting? Will there be a I output available in MME format as there will be no IF. 73, Barry K3NDM On Sun, Apr 19, 2020, 12:37 PM Art Suberbielle wrote: > As we all await the arrival of the K-4, I'm wondering if the radio will > "remember"

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3s - RX OU ANT and Colibrì nano sdr

If all you want to do is create a panadapter, I suggest that you use the IF out of your K3s. I do that and it works nicely. This obviates the need for SDR protection while transmitting. 73 Barry K3NDM On Thu, Apr 2, 2020, 1:52 PM Graziano Roccon (IW2NOY) wrote: > Hello, > > i ordered a Colibrì

Re: [Elecraft] MH3 Mic

ProSet-K2). > The original MH2 microphone was Heil, but that was changed a very long > time ago. > > Since you just bought the MH3, your best recourse is to contact Elecraft > about a replacement. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 6/11/2019 2:15 PM, Barry LaZar wrote: > > I would c

Re: [Elecraft] MH3 Mic

I would contact Heil. The mics that Elecraft use/sells are theirs. Heil should be able to get your answers. 73, Barry K3NDM On Tue, Jun 11, 2019, 9:19 AM Kent Powell wrote: > I'm now on my second MH3 mic for KX3 and discovered it too has several > cracks in the case. I returned my first one

Re: [Elecraft] K4 integration with N1MMLogger Spectrum Scope

Hmmm. And what about CW Skimmer which wants MME format I data? 73, Barry K3NDM On Sun, May 19, 2019 at 8:34 PM Rick Tavan wrote: > No, I believe there will be some integration required, probably inside MM. > > Rick N6XI > > -- > Rick Tavan > > > On May 16, 2019, at 11:24 PM, Lu Romero

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone use Solar Power for your ham shack?

Mike, One of my ham friends has his next door neighbor using solar power. It is causing a lot of RFI across most of HF. I suggest that you require your supplier supplier to use RF quiet solutions. 73, Barry K3NDM On Wed, Feb 13, 2019, 12:58 PM mjpilgrim I've employed a small solar power

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

Max, I use the rsp2. It works ok for what I do. No, it doesn't compare to my 24 bit. 192 kHz sound card. But, there is a big difference between a 12 or 14 bit ADC and a 24 bit ADC. Neither lets me see really weak signals. I do not use the P3. It is the only piece of Elecraft produced

Re: [Elecraft] CQ WPX CW contest going on right now, through tomorrow; lots of great DX!

Gene, FB on the setup. I heard and worked a few Europeans, to include CS2C; he got my #1. But, there just didn't seem like there were that many stations total on 80, and I quit at 0300. Yep. There was a lot of noise here in Maryland on the band. But, what's a little noise in a contest? I'm

Re: [Elecraft] Windows and KX3

Tom, It's probably nothing more than needing to re-install the driver for your sub to serial adapter. That is usually the problem when this happens. 73, Barry K3NDM Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App -Original Message- From: docw...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc:

Re: [Elecraft] Recommended filters for Diversity Receive?

At one time there was a paper on the web page written by either Wayne or Eric ( I can't remember which) that had recommendations on filter selection. You might try and find it or get the author to republish. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Jim Brown"

Re: [Elecraft] RM-11708: CW and RTTY users please read

Rich, First, the FCC will entertain comments until 1 October according to what I have read. Second, this is being pushed by the HFLINK group so that their radios are compatible with the military HFALE radios. Yes, this will have a detrimental impact in the CW/data portion of the bands.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and inverter generators

temsgroup.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 8/10/2016 1:04:59 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and inverter generators On Wed,8/10/2016 9:50 AM, Barry LaZar wrote: Your K3 doesn't care. The issue is not compatibility with the radio. Electronic devices, especially those handling power,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and inverter generators

Ramon, Your K3 doesn't care. It runs off the 12 volt power supply that will plug into the generator. There shouldn't be a problem, though. We used a Honda 1K during field day which is of the type and had no problems. I really expect that you should be OK. However, if you are concerned,

Re: [Elecraft] comparing P3, LP-Pan, SDRPlay, others?

I use Win4K3 with CW Simmer. I can see what the band looks like in the spectrum display in Win4K3 and refine my selection and decode call signs for 1/2 the sampling rate of my sound card in CW Skimmer. Together they are a powerful combination. Both control the frequency tuning of your radio.

Re: [Elecraft] Field antenna tip

Wayne, What a novel solution! That's one that would never have occurred to me! Glad it worked! 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Wayne Burdick" To: "Elecraft Reflector" Cc: "k...@yahoogroups.com"

Re: [Elecraft] Uninterruptible Power Supply for K3S

John, You can use an UPS for a protracted period. My whole shack is buffered on the one cheap UPS I bought at Staples. I suspect that the size of the battery will only allow for about 10-15 minutes of operating after I lose power. But, it's on continuously. From your description

Re: [Elecraft] Uninterruptible Power Supply for K3S

John, You can use any UPS that will protect your computer. I got mine at Stables. It was the least expensive that they had on sale. They're all pretty much the same, a battery, battery charger and a 12 volt to 117 AC inverter. Some do have computer interfaces for protecting servers, but

Re: [Elecraft] Why buy a KX2/KX3 compared to a KX1/MTR3B in a QRP portable scenario?

Mark, You ask some good questions and have a clear set of requirements. First, I'm not familiar with the LNR MTR3B and I do own a KX3 and matching amplifier. I do use my KX3 for Field Day in running QRP and solar powered. To me it represents the do everything right radio. However, I don't

Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

Bill, To make it simple, a single lever paddle works essentially like a dual paddle one, push to one side for dots and the other for dashes. For most operators, that is all that is needed. You will need to set the menu item for keyer to tip=dot, or reverse if you are left handed. If

Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

I spent a lot of time this weekend copying CW operators who were superb and a lot who barely know how to send. I was in the latter category and quite oftenand I would receive a QLF??. I built an accukeyer featured in QST a lot of years ago and in a number of the ARRL Handbooks. I bought a

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100- How impactful to making contacts?

competitive secret. ;-) 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Eballina" <eball...@cfl.rr.com> To: "Barry LaZar" <k3...@comcast.net> Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 6/21/2016 2:12:55 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100- How impactful to making conta

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100- How impactful to making contacts?

You don't say how high your antenna is or what modes you are using. However, If you aren't already there, I would get my antenna up at least about 35 feet, 60 feet would surely be better. At QRP power levels, I would focus on CW or PSK31, or one of the other weak signal modes. The exception is

Re: [Elecraft] OT - FCC Seeks "Noise Floor"

David, This is interesting. But, how does it relate to the regulations already on the books having to do with incidental radiation? That's the regulation set that controls conducted and radiated noise from powerlines, TV, computers, etc. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message --

Re: [Elecraft] Base Station

to maximize my QSO rate and break pile ups. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Bill Frantz" <fra...@pwpconsult.com> To: "Elecraft List" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Cc: "Enzo Adrian-Reyes" <enzo.adrianre...@gmail.com>; "Barry

Re: [Elecraft] Base Station

Enzo, I may be a little more than a little biased, but I would say a KX3 makes an excellent base station. The only add ons that I can think you might want are the ATU and mic. If you use the 8 KHz shift, you can't use the optional roofing filter. Everything else you need is already

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3

Joe, I use the aux out on my SignaLink USB to go to my powered speakers. I can hear simultaneously what I'm decoding using the built in sound card. I found this is the easiest to do and requires nothing other than invoking the digital software I use, no cable changes. There is one

[Elecraft] Creative Lab EMU-0202

I just re-installed my EMU-0202 sound card. I wanted to see if I could make it play with Windows 10 and everything else I have running, Win4K3, CW Skimmer, and HRD. I've always liked the fact that there was less "garbage" being displayed on the spectrum display. What I found it that Windows 10

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

Joe, I agree with you basically. I think it's just the manor in which you state the problem. You touch on the real problem 14-16 bits of sampling vice having more bits in the sample. It's not specifically the direct sampling architecture. I think the radio companies just can't get 24

Re: [Elecraft] Heatsink for KX3

George, If you are a long winded digital operator, I would recommend it; it doesn't hurt and gives some additional safety. Other than that, Elecraft covered the issue of heat dissipation in the original design. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "george allen"

Re: [Elecraft] Options for KX3

Phil, I would order the radio with mic and ATU. There are only 2 more real options, an additional filter and realtime clock with battery charger. I have all of it in mine plus a few 3rd party supplied options, however, I don't use the internal batteries and clock nor the additional filter

Re: [Elecraft] Win4K3

Gary, If you are using a KX3 rather than a K3 or K3S, you need only the sound card. The KX3 gives you baseband I data on a connector on the left side of the radio. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Gary Gregory" To: "Elecraft List"

Re: [Elecraft] USB Sound Card

Tom, I use the Steinberg UR22. It seems to work well for me. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Tom Field" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 3/6/2016 5:51:51 PM Subject: [Elecraft] USB Sound Card I’ve looked at the L-pan site and they recommend the

Re: [Elecraft] Icom 7300 is available

as you allowed me access the I data so I could play off the radio, something my friends with K3s would have liked to have. Vy 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Wayne Burdick" <n...@elecraft.com> To: "Barry LaZar" <k3...@comcast.net> Cc: "

Re: [Elecraft] Icom 7300 is available

Interesting. I wonder how it will compare to my KX3. The only direct sampling complete rig that I was aware of was the Flex 6000 series. I also wonder if it will be as flexible in operation as a KX3. Ah technology, and so little time. ;-) 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From:

Re: [Elecraft] OT Mystery QRM Help (Video)

David, I'm going to make a wild guess based on an experience I had about 10 or so years ago. See if there is a commercial establishment not too far away that has an external air handler as a part of its HVAC system. Some of these used solid state controllers that weren't too clean. You may

Re: [Elecraft] USB Soundcard

.@audiosystemsgroup.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 1/19/2016 12:54:59 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] USB Soundcard On Mon,1/18/2016 8:35 PM, Barry LaZar wrote: A card useful for spectrum is massive overkill for running the digital modes. Not if it's half the cost of the lower bandwidth u

Re: [Elecraft] USB Soundcard

Don, I agree. The SignaLink is geared strictly for using the radio's audio in/out for doing digital modes. But, I do suggest Win4K3. After having used both for a while, I concluded that Win4K3 is more a match for the KX3. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Don

Re: [Elecraft] USB Soundcard

Muscat, I use the Steinberg UR22, but I have used other cards. A number of my local friends are using Asus cards. They work well. The site that has the NaP3 /LPBridge software has a list of recommendations. They seem right. Just make sure you get a 24 bit card that samples at 96KHz or

Re: [Elecraft] suggested PC???

as the Firewire driver needed something that Apple didn't have. It would have been significantly easier to have set up on a PC with Firewire. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "kevino z" <z_kev...@hotmail.com> To: "Brian Denley" <b.den...@comca

Re: [Elecraft] suggested PC???

enley" <b.den...@comcast.net> To: "Barry LaZar" <k3...@comcast.net> Cc: "Randy Cook" <k6cr...@gmail.com>; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 1/5/2016 10:02:28 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] suggested PC??? My i7 iMac runs Windows 7 as well as OSX. With 32 Gb of memory,

Re: [Elecraft] suggested PC???

Randy, I seriously do not recommend this approach. I have been working with a friend who has been working on a Mac Mini, actually he has two. He has been trying to do an integrated station using HRD, FLDIGI, and a few other things. These are Windows based and he has been using Boot Camp to

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft website now accessable through FIOS in NY

This is interesting. The folks on the Tentec reflector have been complaining about accessing the TT site using FIOS. I use Comcast and haven't seen a problem. It may be some changes that Verizon has instituted. I would see what it's like by the end of today as this seemed like a weekend

Re: [Elecraft] Just Starting in Digital Modes

Mark, I think you have the basics. My view is that you can run an integrated station better on a PC. That is what most of the good software is written for. I use HRD 6 as my basic logging software and N1MM+ for contesting. The difference aren't all that great between what you have and

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 APRS and AX.25

Rob, If all you plan to do is run packet/APRS on 2 meters, I would suggest that the KX3 is a waste of a good radio. You'd be better served by buying an inexpensive 2 meter FM rig. It has everything you should need, and I'm unaware of any APRS activity on 70 cm. There are two meter

Re: [Elecraft] Receivers?

d environment": Would that all our bands were "intelligently crowded"! 73, Phil W7OX On 12/11/15 3:49 PM, Barry LaZar wrote: Phil, I will take the given opportunity to disagree. Our Field Day operation uses all KX3s, QRP, That accounts for 3AB + a GOTA station. There have

Re: [Elecraft] Receivers?

Phil, I will take the given opportunity to disagree. Our Field Day operation uses all KX3s, QRP, That accounts for 3AB + a GOTA station. There have been times when we found one of our GOTA ops on the same band and in the same portion of the band. What we have found is that if the other

Re: [Elecraft] Receivers?

enough away, you will know he is there, but you may be able work through him. Hopefully, this reads better. But, remember I said we keep our antennas as far apart as we can and we operate QRP. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "dave" <ho13d...@gmail.com> To: &

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] OT: B & W antenna

If memory serves, that antenna is a variant of the T2FD and should have a 490 Ohm resistor in it. As you go higher in frequency, it becomes more efficient as the resistor will need to absorb less energy; the resistor is rated at 1/3 the antennas power rating at the low end. 73, Barry K3NDM

Re: [Elecraft] Advice on First HF Antenna

Craig, Let me start with there is such thing as the perfect antenna. Each is a compromise. Now having said that, there are several antennas that come to mind. First, there is a simple dipole, fan dipole, or off center fed dipole. This assumes that you have supports, trees or equal, that

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Receiver Test Data - K3S Added Today

Fred, When you have a 24 bit A/D and not looking at the entire spectrum, this should not be as big a problem as you imply, if gain distribution is correct. 24 bits should yield a great enough dynamic range to cover greater than ~ 95% of time; that last ~5% covers your friend next door

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Receiver Test Data - K3S Added Today

recovered from their mathematician's defection from EE, despite having been a wireless addict since age 12. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2016 - www.cqp.org On 11/10/2015 5:06 PM, Barry LaZar wrote: Fred, When you have a

Re: [Elecraft] OT on balun usage

Bob, You are quite correct, and your recommendation to use a balun rated at higher power levels than you plan to run is dead on. One point; in the main, it is better to use a current type rather than a voltage balun. Between your recommendation and my suggestion, a number of problems get

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - easiest way to panadapt?

essage----- From: Barry LaZar [mailto:k3...@comcast.net] Ed, You will need to buy one additional bit, a good sound card. NaP3 is a good product, It's really an earlier version of PowerSDR than is out today. It is free, but you will want to download LP-Bridge, not Bridge2. This will allow you t

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - easiest way to panadapt?

Ed, You will need to buy one additional bit, a good sound card. NaP3 is a good product, It's really an earlier version of PowerSDR than is out today. It is free, but you will want to download LP-Bridge, not Bridge2. This will allow you to integrate your logging and digital software with

Re: [Elecraft] Windows 10 and LP-Bridge

Hi Tom, I was aware of that. However, I inferred he wasn't doing what we do and all he needed was some simple interconnection. BTW, what's the next iteration? 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Tom" <tom...@videotron.ca> To: "Barry LaZar"

Re: [Elecraft] Windows 10 and LP-Bridge

-- From: ae...@carolinaheli.com To: w3...@embarqmail.com; ae...@carolinaheli.com; "'Tom'" <tom...@videotron.ca>; "'Barry LaZar'" <k3...@comcast.net> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 10/13/2015 11:28:57 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Windows 10 and LP-Bridge O

Re: [Elecraft] Windows 10 and LP-Bridge

Don, If all that is required is a port replicator, I'd suggest com0com. It works quite well over Windows 10 with HRD and all the other software that I use. It's free from Source Forge and a few other sources. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Don Wilhelm"

Re: [Elecraft] CW RX

Mark, Only you can determine what is correct. You need to use a CW tone that feels best to you. After that, knock off all the frequencies above and below your desired CW tone. What you are going to do is essentially filter out more noise and distractions that your receive filters allow

Re: [Elecraft] K3: 630m amplifiers

Don, You are making feel old. I remember the CK722. I had one as an audio amp behind a crystal set I built using a 1N34, not sure it was even an A version. I had a 210 foot piece of wire strung from the radio, through my bedroom window to a post in the back of our yard. I could hear,

Re: [Elecraft] Can the KX3 RX I/Q output be used with CW Skimmer?

Gerard, You will need to set up using: softrock-IF CW Pitch to what ever you set it to Audio IF = 8000 - CW pitch There will need to be a little adjustment of the IF due to your sound card not being exact. You will also need to set CAT to KX3 and appropriate com port. When you get Audio

Re: [Elecraft] Can the KX3 RX I/Q output be used with CW Skimmer?

Scott, OOPS! I picked up Gerard in the thread. However, my response of just a few minutes ago is correct. In your case I should have added that you need to set the signal I/O device to the sound card you use for the spectrum display. This way you get more than just the 3 KHz bandwidth you

Re: [Elecraft] Can the KX3 RX I/Q output be used with CW Skimmer?

Gerard, The simple answer is yes, sure. If you are using the IQ data for spectrum display, you tell CWskimmer to use that very same data stream/sound card. It only really works with the Windows MME driver and only sometimes works with the ASIO drivers. Ihave been doing this now for about

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - HRD rig control

If you didn't want to renew your subscription, you could manually upload to LoTW by exporting the contacts in ADIF format, running TQSL, and uploading directly to LoTW. It's no where as convenient, but it is doable until such time as you want to jump back in. 73, Barry K3NDM On 6/13/2015

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - HRD rig control

Tex, You are correct. HRD does require an annual fee for upgrades, but once you have it, it continues to work whether your subscription runs out or not. I do as you. I use Win4K3 with HRD, but I also run CW Skimmer at the same time and using the same IQ data you use for the pan

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

Walter, The SignaLink not only has a built in sound card, but it also controls the radio's PTT function. Yes, you can use VOX, but this plays a little less clunky. You can also use the KX3's built in abilities, but using an external interface with multimode software, allows for greater

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

operating on the digital modes. That's OK, but I use CW and phone as much if not more. So, I designed my station for ease of mode switching and maximum performance. Vy 73, Barry K3NDM On 6/9/2015 12:35 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Tue,6/9/2015 9:23 AM, Barry LaZar wrote: The SignaLink not only has

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

Joe, You bring an interesting point of view. I've been using a SignaLink USB for at least 3-4 years. I haven't had an issue with it except not enough time to play. And, I can't blame the manufacturer for that. I think there is one point that is overlooked in a lot of these

Re: [Elecraft] Home and portable antenna issues.....

Mark, You are faced with what is becoming common. I assume you are running your KX3 barefoot. That makes your antenna installation critical. The problem with most simple antennas are they require a very good ground to really be effective. If you have been using the Buddy Pole as a

Re: [Elecraft] Software suggestions for KX3

Mark, You can use the last free version of HRD. It does work with the KX3. Just set it up for K3 operation. However, If you want to do it to the max, download a copy of Win4K3, $50, and buy a USB sound card that runs 24 bit sampling at 96KHz or better sample rate. They run anywhere from

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 utility Question

Jim, I wouldn't worry about it. Just push the tune button on the radio and let the KX3 sort it out and remember. I do so many antenna things around here and never depend on the memories. In fact I have a real problem going from 28.3 MHz. to 28.6 Mhz. but the radio keeps up with it. It

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Virtual Com Port Program

John, I had been using LP Bridge with NaP3, and it seemed to work OK for me. LP-Bridge 2 was a problem. However, since switching over to Win4K3, I began to use com0com. It does seem to play nicer with the other things I run on my machine. Google com0com as I don't have the URL handy. It

Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 RxIQ

Chris, If you are going after the K3 IF output, it is a single audio signal at the IF frequency. You will need to downconvert it to baseband and split it into two streams, one of which will need to be shifted by 90 degrees. It is these signals that go to a good sound card for playing. It

Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 RxIQ

it!! ;) If I'm reading the block diagram correctly, it looks like an 8.125 MHz IF. -Chris On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 11:03 AM, Barry LaZar k3...@comcast.net wrote: Chris, If you are going after the K3 IF output, it is a single audio signal at the IF frequency. You will need to downconvert

Re: [Elecraft] Software for KX3

Alex, There is a way to do it, I don't; As I recall it was too much trouble. I use a WinKeyer USB with N1MM when I contest. I have zero problems this way. I know it's another piece of gear, but the ease is great and I can stop sending by just touching my key or add information. 73, Barry

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 IQ out and spectral display pograms

Chris. I have switched over to Win4K3. It's a total package with spectrum display, IP connection to HRD, works well with CWskimmer, and now there is spotting and a log program, albeit the logging function is still being worked on. It seems to run much more smoothly than NaP3 with LP

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - First 2 meter CW contact

Wayne, With what Olli is doing and saying, what is going to happen to duty cycle and heat dissipation needs? Change of subject. The CQ WWCW contest was this weekend. When I got on Friday night, 40 was filled to overflowing. My kx3 was hearing better than, I infer, a lot of the DX

Re: [Elecraft] Getting Started With CW

Tom, As a beginner, don't get hung up on iambic. It's really for the advanced CW operator. It requires a double paddle, or squeeze key set and when you squeeze the paddles, you send alternating dits and dahs. Whether you send a dit or a dah first, is a matter if which side you squeezed

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Shutdown

, therefore, declare the problem solved. However, if anyone with more insight into this has any information, I'd sure like to know about it. 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/7/2014 3:44 PM, Barry LaZar wrote: John, Thanks. I'll check that. I hope that is all it is as that is the same 35 Amp supply

[Elecraft] KX3 Shutdown

Has anyone seen this problem and know what causes it? The last few weeks my KX3 S/N 323 has begun to shut down unexpectedly while running CW or SSB. The power supply is an Astron 35 Amp linear that appears to be rock solid. I have the KXPA100 running at the same time hooked up like the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Shutdown

John, Thanks. I'll check that. I hope that is all it is as that is the same 35 Amp supply that I use. 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/7/2014 3:25 PM, John Nogatch wrote: On Tue, Oct 7, 2014 at 6:40 PM, Barry LaZar k3...@comcast.net wrote: ... has begun to shut down unexpectedly while running CW

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Using NaP3 in AFSK A mode

Pete, I guess I don't understand. I use NaP3 and PSK31 without a problem. I may not understand how you are configured. I use either DM780 or FLDIGI and spot my signals on that and click in that window for a signal. I do not use NaP3 or the KX3 for demodulation or decoding of any of my

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Using NaP3 in AFSK A mode

Rich, You're right. I didn't understand what you were trying to do. I would never have seen what you are referring to as I wouldn't operate as you describe; it never occurred to me to do so. And, I use NaP3 V3.1 which may also have some subtle differences. If I get some time, I'll need to

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Using NaP3 in AFSK A mode

Interesting. I was beginning to think something like that, but I had to data to support that. I was running V4 for a while, but I had trouble with it playing nice with some other stuff I run. So, I dumped it and went back to V3.1. This configuration appears to be quite stable and plays nice

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Using NaP3 in AFSK A mode

Peter, I suggest that you probably don't want to go that route. What I would suggest is that you use some digital mode software behind the K3, something like FLDIGI, or your favorite application. You will see the stream of data on its waterfall and you would use that for final tuning. It

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 NAP3 Win4K Off Frequency

I think the developer gave up in disgust due to the number of people who were hitting him with different issues. And, I don't think he was not getting paid for the level of effort that was required to keep going. The situation is not good. The product is quite good and is a very helpful

Re: [Elecraft] Heil ProSet IC for KX3?

Chris, You will need the IC version. It uses the same element type that the KX3 wants to see. I use the IC version here for contesting. I did do an adjustment to the equalizer and compressor settings and got very good audio reports for the efforts. 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/7/2014 4:34 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] Activity in ancient 15-meter novice band (21.1 MHz)

Joshua, I'm no expert on learning code, but I have discovered a few things. Most folk who want to learn code try and memorize the code and then try and translate to readable text. I found out, the hard way, that you work against yourself by doing this, It took me a very long time to figure

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Activity in ancient 15-meter novice band (21.1 MHz)

Wayne, I remember that band. It was my favorite even though I wasn't a novice. I met some of the friendliest hams in the world there, to include some great DX. 73, Barry K3NDM On 5/25/2014 4:03 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] wrote: Thanks to the PX3 panadapter and the CQ WW

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 et Smarttuner SG230

Luc/Wayne, Yes. It does work fine. I have an SGC-230 connected to one of my antennas, also. The only suggestion that I can make is to make sure that the tune power is above the minimum required for the '230. If the SWR is very high before the system is tuned, the '230 doesn't quite make it

Re: [Elecraft] LP Bridge 2 for KX-3

Use K3. It will work in any area that you need. However, I find that LP-Bridge works better on my system. I've had too many lost connections with LPB2. 73, Barry K3NDM On 4/7/2014 11:51 AM, George Rebong wrote: Can I use LP Bridge 2 for my KX-3? What RIG should I use to the RIG drop down

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