[Elecraft] Finally...

2014-09-28 Thread David Cole
Hi all, I finally got to try the K3 in a contest... Very nice rig... I flushed out all the macros, and got it running well, but for the serial port slowdown all went almost perfect! -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see;

Re: [Elecraft] very small 20A switching PS

2014-09-21 Thread David Cole
Hi Howard, I did a total shack cleanup when I got the Elecraft K3... The details are here: http://nk7z.net/rebuilding-the-shack/ look about halfway down in the article, under The Final Layout, and to the left is a photo and in the text is a link to the PS I use... 25 amps, small, and as quiet as

Re: [Elecraft] K3 External Frequency Reference Questions

2014-09-19 Thread David Cole
The human body? -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 External Frequency Reference Questions

2014-09-19 Thread David Cole
I too would like an overview of your setup as well... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for

[Elecraft] KTCXO3-1 TCXO 1 PPM

2014-09-12 Thread David Cole
Hi, I have a pretty well loaded K3, has anyone changed out the OSC on on a K3 before, and could you share your thoughts on how difficult it would be, or if there are any issues you have run into? I reviewed the instructions, and it looks very simple, and to be about a 10 minutes job... Is it

Re: [Elecraft] OT - R8 antenna evaluation

2014-09-07 Thread David Cole
Robert, I have a band by band breakdown of the GAP Challenger at: http://nk7z.net/review-of-the-challenger-dx-antenna-by-gap-antenna/ -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for

[Elecraft] Trade for Elecreaft Equipment...

2014-09-03 Thread David Cole
I have a 12.5 inch diameter, f/6, full thickness, (2.13 inches), fully aluminized, fully parabolized, Pyrex, research grade mirror for sale or trade. It was tested at better than 1/8 wave accuracy, and has a tested value of .972 for Sterehl rating. Testing performed by Optical Wave Labs in

Re: [Elecraft] Trade for Elecreaft Equipment OT

2014-09-03 Thread David Cole
case.) 73 Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- From: David Cole d...@nk7z.net Sent: Sep 3, 2014 5:46 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Trade for Elecreaft Equipment... I have a 12.5 inch diameter, f/6, full thickness, (2.13 inches), fully aluminized, fully parabolized

Re: [Elecraft] www.kl7uw.com - Hacked

2014-08-27 Thread David Cole
Hi Edward, If your web site is hacked, and you are aware of it, and you are worried enough to tell us to not view it, you should take it down! -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info

Re: [Elecraft] www.kl7uw.com - Hacked

2014-08-27 Thread David Cole
at 13:33 -0700, Wes (N7WS) wrote: On 8/27/2014 9:53 AM, David Cole wrote: Hi Edward, If your web site is hacked, and you are aware of it, and you are worried enough to tell us to not view it, you should take it down! What part of I've alerted site my server to take the site down. can't you

Re: [Elecraft] www.kl7uw.com - Hacked

2014-08-27 Thread David Cole
: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Wed, 2014-08-27 at 19:37 -0700, Wes (N7WS) wrote: Note that it was I who made the comment you're responding to, not Ed. Wes N7WS On 8/27/2014 2:12 PM, David Cole wrote: I understood it completely... What part of YOU should take

Re: [Elecraft] Logging Software

2014-08-26 Thread David Cole
Hi, I did a review of both versions of ACLog 3.x, and 4.x here: http://nk7z.net/review-of-n3fjps-ac-log-4/ -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] Data Mode Sideband

2014-08-25 Thread David Cole
/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-08-24 at 16:12 -0700, David Cole wrote: Hi, Please DO NOT take this discussion off list... Or if you do, please include me in the loop. I find this most interesting. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] K-line carrying cases

2014-08-25 Thread David Cole
Speaking of cases, has anyone heard from Rose? I left a request for a cover with her at Sea-Pac, and have called three times since, nothing at all head back from her. Is she OK? -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see;

Re: [Elecraft] Data Mode Sideband

2014-08-25 Thread David Cole
Thank you for clarifying that Eric... Scared me! -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for

Re: [Elecraft] Data Mode Sideband

2014-08-24 Thread David Cole
Hi, Please DO NOT take this discussion off list... Or if you do, please include me in the loop. I find this most interesting. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} Side tone gone.

2014-08-20 Thread David Cole
I had a macro set to set it to 40 once, and that killed the tone... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] CNC Knobs

2014-08-19 Thread David Cole
Why not just make the entire knob out of Plutonium? Then it would glow as well. :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] Slow-scan TV (SSTV) display on the P3 and PX3?

2014-08-17 Thread David Cole
I also would like this... :) I bet it will sell radios! -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info

[Elecraft] K3: Strong Signals in passband

2014-08-06 Thread David Cole
Hello, I have a few friends who live close by. When they operate, digital, and while the K3 is in DIGITAL A mode, I see what looks like random white noise across the audio passband of the K3 audio waterfall, (not on the P3 at all), when viewing with any digital program. I have been attempting to

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Strong Signals in passband

2014-08-06 Thread David Cole
. At one time there was a recommendation that the Line Out level should not exceed 10 to minimize distortion. You may have to increase the LINE IN setting on your computer to compensate. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/6/2014 8:55 AM, David Cole wrote: Hello, I have a few friends who live close by. When

Re: [Elecraft] Auto Notch Revisited.

2014-07-31 Thread David Cole
Hello, I find I must also agree with the complaints regarding notching... I just cam from a Icom 756 P3, and the notching was far superior to the K3. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see;

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] UPS for K3

2014-07-21 Thread David Cole
For those that like to build things, see: http://k2jji.org/files/Power_Gate_Assembly_Instructions_v2.pdf for instructions on building your very own power gate... Even has a rudimentary battery charger you can add... The devices cost a whopping 3 bucks delivered from eBay. -- Thanks and 73's,

Re: [Elecraft] Front Panel Changes...

2014-07-20 Thread David Cole
Thanks Mike, and thanks for the reference... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Thermal Fault

2014-07-20 Thread David Cole
Fans are always good... I saw someone selling a thermostatically controlled fan for 70 bucks recently... Built for whatever you want to use it on. I wish I knew where he got his thermostat from... I would build it myself... Can't bring myself to spend 70 bucks on a fan. -- Thanks and 73's,

[Elecraft] Front Panel Changes...

2014-07-19 Thread David Cole
Hi, I have recently been programming Macros... I noticed that now when in CW mode, if I press the M1 front panel key, I get the EQ for RX. I assume there is some way to reassign the FP keys on a K3... Where can I find out abut this. I would like the M1 key to revert back to CW memories...

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 site broken...

2014-07-16 Thread David Cole
I believe the K3 section of the Elecraft web site is broken... Site comes up, but when I hit the K3 link, nothing... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 site broken...

2014-07-16 Thread David Cole
/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Wed, 2014-07-16 at 06:34 -0700, David Cole wrote: I believe the K3 section of the Elecraft web site is broken... Site comes up, but when I hit the K3 link, nothing

[Elecraft] K3: Question about data modes...

2014-07-16 Thread David Cole
Hi all, What EXACTLY is the difference between AFSK A, and DATA A. Here is why I ask: In AFSK A Mode: While using MixW, and looking at the MixW screen, and in USB on the K3, as I tune using the knob, the MixW screen shows the signal stuck to a frequency on the top calibration marks on MixW.

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Question about data modes...

2014-07-16 Thread David Cole
. Receive dual tone filter (dual peak) filter is not available. Frequency (VFO) display reflects *carrier*. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-07-16 10:03 AM, David Cole wrote: Hi all, What EXACTLY is the difference between AFSK A, and DATA A. Here is why I ask: In AFSK A Mode

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Question about data modes...

2014-07-16 Thread David Cole
, W4TV On 2014-07-16 10:54 AM, David Cole wrote: Joe, Is there something else that might explain the actions of the signal in the waterfall of MixW? I have tried DATA A in REV sideband, (I thought that would fix the issue), and the signal does not stay pinned to the same frequency under

Re: [Elecraft] K3 won't unkey properly: Rear panel PTT

2014-07-14 Thread David Cole
Interestingly enough I have something like that happen now and then as well... I am driving the K3 directly with a serial port from my computer, and in DATA A mode, so far only when in DATA A. I operate 90% in DATA A so take that last one with a grain of salt... Although it has never happened

[Elecraft] Serial Port Question...

2014-07-06 Thread David Cole
I have a question about serial ports and the K3... first let me set the stage for the failures... Setup: I have a K3, (two RX), and a P3, (SVGA), connected to my Windows machine, which is running a fully updated and patched version of XP, using a RS-232 serial cable, and the built in serial

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port Question...

2014-07-06 Thread David Cole
, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-07-06 5:15 PM, David Cole wrote: I have a question about serial ports and the K3... first let me set the stage for the failures... Setup: I have a K3, (two RX), and a P3, (SVGA), connected to my Windows machine, which is running a fully updated

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port Question...

2014-07-06 Thread David Cole
port monitor, can give timestamps too which might be useful. Send an excerpt if you can do this and may be we can see something 73s Tom Original message From: David Cole d...@nk7z.net Date: 06/07/2014 6:08 PM (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port Question...

2014-07-06 Thread David Cole
250 ms or one every 500 ms. The slower the program parcels out the commands, the greater the lag. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-07-06 6:08 PM, David Cole wrote: Both were set at 100 Hz per click on the mouse wheel... I believe that is what you are asking

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Port Question...

2014-07-06 Thread David Cole
Tom, Thank you for looking that over, it would have taken me a day or more as I have not looked at serial output for a decade or more... :) I will investigate MixW and see what I can find... If I find a fix, I will post it here. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and

Re: [Elecraft] Back On the Reflector

2014-07-04 Thread David Cole
Hi, Please be sure to let Scott know that he is being blocked, he will contact them and fix... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] Possible phase noise question...

2014-07-01 Thread David Cole
-Original Message- On 7/1/2014 1:02 AM, David Cole wrote: Here is a bit more info on the issue... If my friend moves his frequency just out of the radio passband, as shown on the P3, the problem go away... The base noise level drops back down to normal... Only when his signal is within

Re: [Elecraft] Possible phase noise question...

2014-07-01 Thread David Cole
? . On 1 July 2014 16:11, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote: Hi, We are starting to focus on the Signalink soundcard itself... I can't imagine it is the Elecraft K3 failing, as a dead carrier does not cause the spray, only when audio is being supplied to the transmitter, and only when

Re: [Elecraft] Possible phase noise question...

2014-07-01 Thread David Cole
the codec (DAC), and the op-amp audio stages feeding the transmitter. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-07-01 10:11 AM, David Cole wrote: Hi, We are starting to focus on the Signalink soundcard itself... I can't imagine it is the Elecraft K3 failing, as a dead carrier does not cause

Re: [Elecraft] Radials for vertical

2014-06-30 Thread David Cole
Here is your definitive work on verticals and radials... http://www.antennasbyn6lf.com/ I visited his home a few months ago. He currently has 6, (they look to be 125 to 150 feet tall), verticals up for testing, and 640 work. If you look in the archives on the right of his page, you will

Re: [Elecraft] Radials for vertical

2014-06-30 Thread David Cole
Wow... Great minds think alike... I just got your email on Rudy... :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] Radials for Verticals

2014-06-30 Thread David Cole
Why not use a vertical dipole? Gap sells them for single bands, or get a multi-band Gap. The Gap Challenger I have works really well on 40 and 20. I would think a single band vertical dipole would do wonders, and no radials... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews

[Elecraft] Possible phase noise question...

2014-06-30 Thread David Cole
Hi, I have a friend who lives about 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile from me. He is running a 706 MK2G, at around 10 watts. In the past, while using a Pro III, when he came on, I was able to copy and see signals using JT65, and work stations right next to him. After getting the K3, I believe I was able

Re: [Elecraft] Possible phase noise question...

2014-06-30 Thread David Cole
for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Mon, 2014-06-30 at 13:39 -0700, Phil Wheeler wrote: No. Can you swap to a different Signalink USB? Phil W7OX On 6/30/14, 12:45 PM, David Cole wrote: Hi, I have a friend who lives about 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile from me. He

Re: [Elecraft] Possible phase noise question...

2014-06-30 Thread David Cole
that will do everything that a Signalink will do and is willing to melt a little solder see: http://www.g4ilo.com/usblink.html 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-06-30 3:45 PM, David Cole wrote: Hi, I have a friend who lives about 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile from me. He is running a 706

Re: [Elecraft] Possible phase noise question...

2014-06-30 Thread David Cole
:39 -0700, Phil Wheeler wrote: No. Can you swap to a different Signalink USB? Phil W7OX On 6/30/14, 12:45 PM, David Cole wrote: Hi, I have a friend who lives about 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile from me. He is running a 706 MK2G, at around 10 watts. In the past, while using a Pro III, when he

[Elecraft] Communications timing out sometimes...

2014-06-24 Thread David Cole
Hi, When I am uploading using the memory management software provided by Elecraft, to my K3, under Windows XP, on a half way fast system. I frequently get timeout errors... I am set to 8N2... Is that setting correct, and is the timeout thing normal? -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and

Re: [Elecraft] Communications timing out sometimes...

2014-06-24 Thread David Cole
adapter like a KUSB with current drivers. 73 de Dick, K6KR On Jun 24, 2014, at 15:07, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote: Hi, When I am uploading using the memory management software provided by Elecraft, to my K3, under Windows XP, on a half way fast system. I frequently get timeout

Re: [Elecraft] RM-11708 proposal to FCC threatens CW and digital modes

2014-06-23 Thread David Cole
OMG This is forking into a constitutional discussion... N -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] Good to see Elecraft at Sea-Pac

2014-06-09 Thread David Cole
Dear God, the hats comment was a joke... I had no idea some festering wound from a previous incarnation of a hat discussion was still in play for some of us... Please note the :) after the hat comment in my mail... Please let all hat comments die here that relate to my email. -- Thanks and

[Elecraft] Good to see Elecraft at Sea-Pac

2014-06-08 Thread David Cole
Was good to meet the Elecraft people at Sea-Pac... It was interesting how the crowd was at Elecraft's display, and not at the other major radio maker literately right next door to them. In fact, I watched one of the other radio makers sales people, staring at the Elecraft table in amazement at

Re: [Elecraft] Good to see Elecraft at Sea-Pac

2014-06-08 Thread David Cole
that Elecraft sells. On 6/8/2014 1:47 PM, David Cole wrote: Was good to meet the Elecraft people at Sea-Pac... It was interesting how the crowd was at Elecraft's display, and not at the other major radio maker literately right next door to them. In fact, I watched one of the other radio

Re: [Elecraft] Good to see Elecraft at Sea-Pac

2014-06-08 Thread David Cole
You will love the radio! -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 assembly photo log.

2014-06-06 Thread David Cole
Hi Eric, Nice log of the build, thanks for sharing! -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's linux utilities - somewhat OT, or maybe not

2014-05-27 Thread David Cole
Hi Sam, My guess is that they just compile it for 64 bit, then turn around and compile the same software for 32 bit... I have never compiled for 64 bit, so I could be off base here. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see;

Re: [Elecraft] e-mail spam increase

2014-05-21 Thread David Cole
Hi, I am a newer subscriber, and have not noticed any increase in my spam count as a result of posting here... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] e-mail spam increase

2014-05-21 Thread David Cole
VA3MW, And as all Good Americans know, we really do need to watch out for our Northern neighbors... Clearly there is an invasion threat! :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info

Re: [Elecraft] I got big heavy knobs...

2014-05-19 Thread David Cole
Hi Pete, Here is a redux on the response to the question I got, both on list and off list: It should be OK to use them if: 1. They should be snugged onto the felt, and not left to free wheel. Reduces the downward load by providing a surface to rest against. 2. If you ship the radio anywhere,

Re: [Elecraft] I got big heavy knobs...

2014-05-19 Thread David Cole
Stephen, There is something I never expected... Seeing an Elecraft radio compared to a washing machine! You are of course correct, but the comparison gave me a good chuckle this morning, thank you! :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW

Re: [Elecraft] I got big heavy knobs...

2014-05-18 Thread David Cole
and should not cause any problem. Bottom line, position the knob so there is normal drag produced by the felt washer. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/16/2014 11:53 AM, David Cole wrote: Hi all, I have just purchased a set of those all metal knobs for my K3... I did not really realize just

[Elecraft] I got big heavy knobs...

2014-05-16 Thread David Cole
Hi all, I have just purchased a set of those all metal knobs for my K3... I did not really realize just how heavy they were... The thought then occurred to me that the encoder shafts for both the main and the sub tuning may not be able to take the additional weight... Is this a valid worry?

Re: [Elecraft] I got big heavy knobs...

2014-05-16 Thread David Cole
Hello, I have received a large number of private replies indicating that the Elecraft encoders are up to the job. Thanks to all for the info... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see;

Re: [Elecraft] I got big heavy knobs...

2014-05-16 Thread David Cole
to the encoder shafts from shocks encountered in shipment when these knobs were left installed. 73, Eric (Recovering from day one of Dayton..) elecraft.com _..._ On May 16, 2014, at 1:32 PM, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote: Hello, X-Scanned: 4PSA Clean Server on May 16 10:32:50

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Roofing filters are misunderstood

2014-05-12 Thread David Cole
On Sun, 2014-05-11 at 22:06 -0700, Bill Turner wrote: I have always thought that roofing was a marketing ploy to imbue it with some kind of magical powers. Bill, These aren't the filters you are looking for... Move along... Sorry, I just had too inject that at this point in the discussion!

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 won't stop scanning-- help!

2014-05-11 Thread David Cole
Matt, Thanks for sharing that, I found a few interesting things to add to mine as a result. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

[Elecraft] Using MixW to fully automate mode changes to and from RTTY with the K3

2014-05-08 Thread David Cole
Hello, Having just purchased a Elecraft K3, (I had an Icom 756 PRO III prior to my K3 purchase), and using MixW as my primary digital program I needed to rewrite all of my radio specific Macros. I decided that in rewriting these macros I would correctly manage the mode switching via MixW macros

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 question

2014-05-07 Thread David Cole
Hi Slava, I would guess that it is the first 500 watt rule... The first 500 watts is the best 500 watts you will ever use... That and the entire device is a lot cheaper to make, plus smaller... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW

Re: [Elecraft] Work us on the way to Dayton and in the Flea -- via Remote (K3R)

2014-05-07 Thread David Cole
Will you guys be at Seapac? -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see:

Re: [Elecraft] Work us on the way to Dayton and in the Flea -- via Remote (K3R)

2014-05-07 Thread David Cole
: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Wed, 2014-05-07 at 11:47 -0400, Gerry Hull wrote: I won't, but I'm sure Elecraft will. Gerry Hull, W1VE | Nelson, NH USA | +1-617-CW-SPARK AKA: VE1RM | VY2CDX | VO1CDX | 6Y6C | 8P9RM On Wed, May 7, 2014 at 11:39 AM, David

Re: [Elecraft] Limit topics in email

2014-05-07 Thread David Cole
I vote we follow the subject line of this thread, and let the thread die, then beat the ground where it used to be, then set fire to the stick we beat the ground with, then scatter the ashes, so it never comes back again. :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews

[Elecraft] Question about Data Modes...

2014-05-06 Thread David Cole
Hello, I am still trying to get my head wrapped around the K3 for RTTY and-- lets say JT65. Here is the K3 setup: 1. Microphone to Mic input, radio set to look for Mic in SSB on MIC INPUT. 2. Computer to LINE IN, DATA MODE A set to look to LINE IN for sounds from the sound-card. 3. PTT being

Re: [Elecraft] Question about Data Modes...

2014-05-06 Thread David Cole
/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Tue, 2014-05-06 at 07:31 -0700, Jim Brown wrote: On 5/6/2014 7:19 AM, David Cole wrote: However when I go to RTTY using MixW software on the same computer, leaving the K3 in DATA MODE A, I get the oddest behavior

Re: [Elecraft] Question about Data Modes...

2014-05-06 Thread David Cole
support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Tue, 2014-05-06 at 09:05 -0700, Jim Brown wrote: On 5/6/2014 8:53 AM, David Cole wrote

Re: [Elecraft] OT Shack rebuild

2014-05-05 Thread David Cole
Also, reinforce them if at all possible... Think having them sit for 3 or 4 years with weight on them... They WILL sag. I add a 2X4 to every one of them I get. It keeps the shelf straight, and keeps it from sliding off sideways. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and

[Elecraft] SVGA Monitor

2014-05-05 Thread David Cole
Hello, Has anyone seen a small monitor, on the order of 7 to 10 inches which takes SVGA. I am looking for one for the P3. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram

[Elecraft] Shack rebuild thanks to new K3

2014-05-04 Thread David Cole
Hello all, If anyone is interested, here is a sort of running stream of conciseness, description of the shack rebuild which my new K3 necessitated. http://nk7z.net/rebuilding-the-shack/ -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see;

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Kit Wisdom

2014-05-03 Thread David Cole
A friend of mine mentioned that the screws used in Icom radios and such were some special type... He even bought some special screwdriver for them... Something about the heads being slightly different from normal Phillips head. Any one know if this is true? -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Kit Wisdom

2014-05-03 Thread David Cole
Old Heathkit trick. :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see:

[Elecraft] Elecraft Kool Aid

2014-05-03 Thread David Cole
This humorous advert resulted in sale of Icom Pro III in under a few hours. I have since pulled the Crag's list ad. It was posted to two of my local mail lists for Oregon and Washington: ===CUT=== Hi all, I have drank the Elecraft Kool-Aid and it was good! My Icom Pro 3 is for sale:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Chasing local HF noise sources

2014-05-02 Thread David Cole
Hello Niel, Not sure if this is appropriate for this group, but I'll post a response and see. If not, we can take off line... Your response seems right in step with where I would be. You might consider your first step as running your radio on batteries, and killing power to your home. If you

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] K3 Shack Pictures and iMacs

2014-05-02 Thread David Cole
I must also concur with Dale, et al. I also have a set of glasses I had the Optometrist prescribe, and I can not use my bifocals anymore, too much head movement... That was th best money I have spent in a long time. One thing you might consider is adding an AR coating to them. I use ONLY

[Elecraft] Firing off a macro via MixW

2014-05-02 Thread David Cole
Hi, Does anyone have an example Hex command being fired off to a K3 from a MixW Macro they could send me please? I used to have a set of macros for MixW and my Pro 3, and want to recreate them. I can send hex out from MixW, so I want to see if I can do some control via MixW Macros. -- Thanks

Re: [Elecraft] Firing off a macro via MixW

2014-05-02 Thread David Cole
://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Fri, 2014-05-02 at 09:51 -0500, Tony Estep wrote: On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 9:17 AM, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Firing off a macro via MixW

2014-05-02 Thread David Cole
-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Fri, 2014-05-02 at 09:51 -0500, Tony Estep wrote: On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 9:17 AM, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote: ...an example Hex command being fired off to a K3 from a MixW Macro... === Dave, Here are three

Re: [Elecraft] Firing off a macro via MixW

2014-05-02 Thread David Cole
/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Fri, 2014-05-02 at 10:55 -0500, Tony Estep wrote: On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 10:22 AM, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote: ...Where did you get the list of commands... === If you have the MixW

Re: [Elecraft] Firing off a macro via MixW

2014-05-02 Thread David Cole
for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Fri, 2014-05-02 at 10:04 -0700, David Cole wrote: Again, thank you Tony

Re: [Elecraft] Wow... nice experience

2014-05-02 Thread David Cole
Hi, I noticed the same thing with my order of a few weeks ago... Everyone I dealt with seemed to actually have a clue! Very refreshing. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for

Re: [Elecraft] Firing off a macro via MixW

2014-05-02 Thread David Cole
Phil, Are you a member of the Yahoo group in my sig below? If not, join, then look in the files section. There is a fellow there who has totally rewritten all the help files and keeps them current. If you do get them, and like them, please thank him... He is a fellow from the UK, and I can't

Re: [Elecraft] Firing off a macro via MixW

2014-05-02 Thread David Cole
I Probably should have suggested this on the first email, post to the list in my sig. You will get an answer, there are literately several thousand MixW users there. 4k users signed up to that list. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Management Program

2014-05-01 Thread David Cole
Would be nice if ALL Elecraft programs were also available in Linux... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Management Program

2014-05-01 Thread David Cole
for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Thu, 2014-05-01 at 19:21 +0200, Martin Kratoska wrote: +1 I second all asking Elecraft software available for Linux! 73 Martin, OK1RR Dne 1.5.2014 18:49, David Cole napsal(a): Would be nice if ALL Elecraft programs were

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Management Program

2014-05-01 Thread David Cole
Just for the record... It would have been a show stopper for me if the K3 software was only Windows... Now that I have had a chance to play with the rig a bit more, I still might have bought it, but I really do thank Elecraft for supporting Debian and the other forms of Linux. -- Thanks and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Management Program

2014-05-01 Thread David Cole
/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Thu, 2014-05-01 at 15:56 -0700, Jim Brown wrote: On 5/1/2014 3:17 PM, David Cole wrote: It would have been a show stopper for me

Re: [Elecraft] Signal analysis with the P3

2014-04-29 Thread David Cole
Hi Slava, I have also noticed this, is the robotic sound you are referring to a low frequency sort of wha wha sound which modulates along with the normal voice signal. I have heard this before as well, and had a friend describe it as typical Icom, which leaves me in the dark about what it is,

Re: [Elecraft] Signal analysis with the P3

2014-04-29 Thread David Cole
Thank you Joe, I have been looking for an explanation of most of what you covered here for several months. I'll pass it on to my buddy that mentioned the Icom sound! -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see;

[Elecraft] [P3] How to measure bandwidth of RX signal

2014-04-28 Thread David Cole
Hi, All the ESSB talk got me wondering about how accurate the P3 might be for measuring bandwidth. Could someone review my method for this outlined below and comment please: 1. Use ATT if needed to avoid very strong signals 2. Set bandwidth to 4 KHz. See note below. 3. Adjust Span on P3 5

Re: [Elecraft] My last words on Skinny Receive audio

2014-04-28 Thread David Cole
Larry, I have been totally polite to you, and everyone else in this interchange. I have politely asked you questions, (without adding prejudice to the question), and I have not gotten a single answer from you. I did get an answer from W0MU, and for that I am grateful, he and I disagree on the

Re: [Elecraft] My last words on Skinny Receive audio

2014-04-28 Thread David Cole
://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Mon, 2014-04-28 at 07:25 -0700, David Cole wrote: Larry, I have been totally polite to you, and everyone else in this interchange. I have politely asked you questions, (without adding

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