As has been pointed out by several people, by the time Sunday comes around,
09:00 will be 09:00z. I of course knew this but was simply testing to see
if anyone else noticed ;)
73 Ian
2009/10/24 David Cutter d.cut...@ntlworld.com
Hi Ian
Wish I could join you; however, clocks go back 2am
Hi all,Todays net was well attended and most enjoyable with excellent
conditions, at least in the UK. If anyone called in from mainland Europe I
apologise but nothing was heard. Stations were :-
G4AON
M1PAF
M0CHK
G4DQP
G7BQM
M3WCK
M0GBK
GM3SEK
GM0ELP
G0VGS
Topics included the forthcoming
Just a reminder about tomorrow morning. I hope to see you there :)
73 Ian
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From: Ian Maude i...@gb7mbc.net
Date: 2009/10/11
Subject: UK Elecraft Net
To: Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Hi all,Conditions have improved again in the UK on 80m so we
The K7QO code course is excellent and can be put on an mp3 player or as a CD
in the car etc. Very good indeed.
73 Ian
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2009/10/15 Brian Machesney
Hi all,Conditions have improved again in the UK on 80m so we are going to
restart the weekly SSB Elecraft net. I will be running the net each Sunday
on 3658 +/- QRM at 09:00 BST (08:00 GMT) and I hope to hear you there.
There have been many changes (certainly on the K3 front) since the last net
2009/9/22 Geoffrey Downs geoff...@downs.globalnet.co.uk
As regards the K3 prioritised list, items previously said to be on it are
presumably still there so that, for example, unless we hear otherwise we'll
eventually see a f/w feature that can automatically turn on MON at a preset
level when
I believe the K3 does work for Julian but he believes it could be better.
Lets face it, EQ per mode has been asked for many times. What I think he
is sick of though is the invective he receives whenever he dares to make a
criticism, something I have also suffered in the past.
73 Ian
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Ian J
Do you have any RX EQ on? Is this CW or SSB? What bandwidth are you
operating at? Have you tried with AFX on and off? Plenty of audio
here.
73 Ian
On 27 Aug 2009, at 27August13:00, Barry Simpson wrote:
I have just installed 3.27 and the NR is a disaster. On turning it
on there
is
Sorry guys but I have to disagree. Finally the noise reduction is
usable for SSB :) Absolutely brilliant! Thanks guys.
I wonder if those who are having problems are running any RX EQ? I
run none at all and find I don't need to.
73 Ian
On 26 Aug 2009, at 26August04:54, Don Rasmussen
Have you checked your key isn't catching on something? The error is
basically telling you that you switched on with a PTT active.
73 Ian
On 18 Jun 2009, at 18June15:45, Phil LaMarche wrote:
Powered up my K3 this morning and when I hit the PTT the ERR KEY
came up.
Couldn't turn off with
Eric Wösten PA3CEV wrote:
Guys,
This is just what I was waiting for, I'd love to have a K3 with 144
MHz build in.
Indeed :) Now how about 70MHz ?
73 Ian
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wayne burdick wrote:
See you at Dayton :)
73,
Wayne
N6KR
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/W2%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K144XV%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
Very nice Wayne! Only 3 questions :)
1. Why the 200W limit on VHF/UHF sensor?
2. When will
Ric Porter wrote:
After 5 months use my K3 has developed an output problem. The output varies
on tune or key down. If it is set on 100 watts, say on 20 meters, the out
put will start at 65 watts. It then goes up to 110 and settles at 100
watts. All this is in a span of about two seconds. It
rfenab...@gmail.com wrote:
Happy Easter to all.
Can anyone suggest Linux based software for the following?
1. Logging software
Try CQRLog. It requires Hamlib but is fairly easy to get going.
2. Rig control
Hamlib
3. Digital Modes (PSK31)
Fldigi. This works under Windows and
-.-. --.-N3TU -.-. --.- wrote:
My K3 is shutting off on high power. CW and SSB. It seems to be drawing too
many amps and I am checking this on an external power supply (DAIWA PS-304).
I get the same results when I am on the dummy load and when I am on the
antenna. I didn't check six meters but
Lee Buller wrote:
May I suggest C and N The C is short hand in CW for yes (I
think it comes from the Spanish word for yes) and of course N would
be no.
C is normally sent if you choose the CW mode so I think this should be
avoided for SWR purposes. The normal for modes is the first
Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote:
Wayne,
I hope that this is not high on your list.
With all respect to everyone, this does not really add something to the
performance of the K3.
In my list of ranking software releases:
1. bugfix
2. nice to have, can do without
3. improvement in essential
Hi all,
Just about to fit my KDVR and while the rig is open, I am going to do a
couple of mods. The AF mod requires 2 x 51R resistors. I don't have
these in the box but I do have 56R, will these be ok or should I source
51R? It would seem close enough to me but I would appreciate the advice.
Don Wilhelm wrote:
Jim,
You mention that the TX IMD gets worse when run at 120 watts.
The K3 is specified at 100 watts. If you run at 120 watts, it is
entirely possible that the TX IMD will then not be as specified.
I don't understand why hams expect performance when a transmitter is
Don Wilhelm wrote:
Ian,
Your comment is worthy of consideration, but OTOH, I am of the 'old
school' - amateur radio operators traditionally have not been bound by
power limits imposed by the firmware, and many would be quite displeased
if it were limited in the K3.
With respect Don,
Hi all,
If the K3 has significantly worse IMD over 100W on SSB and we are told
by Elecraft that it does, then why does the radio allow us to turn it up
to 120W? In CW, I guess the linearity is no so important so 120W should
be fine but for data and SSB where it matters, surely the software can
Jan Erik Holm wrote:
Anyway I will rest my case. I have written about this before
and I can clearly see that Elecraft ain´t interested so
why should I waist my time.
73 Jim SM2EKM
You obviously are not happy with the rig. My K3 works fine. The IMD
gets a bit worse over 100W but then
Brian wrote:
We are very sorry to have to forward the following SK report about
G3JAG...
Original Message
Subject: G3JAG
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:51:51 +
Information:
John Crux (G3JAG) passed away very suddenly, early on Friday
Mike Scott wrote:
I installed the second receiver in my K3 and at the same time made the
prescribed audio and line out modifications.
After checking out the receiver my microphone is now dead using the front
panel. Rear connection works okay. I have been using the front panel
microphone
Hi all,
I am just starting to get back into CW after years not touching the key
and whilst playing on the K3 it occurred to me how good it would be if
the K3 not only remembered power levels by band but also by mode. I
tend to use 5w on CW and 100W on phone (I know, odd isn't it?) and it is
wayne burdick wrote:
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.72 (with DSP rev 1.98) is now
available. Anyone who has the KDVR3 (Digital Voice Recorder) installed
will need this revision to use the DVR. We'll be making further
improvements to DVR functions in later releases. Full details appear
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
Which playback? Message playback or the RX loop? I would guess you
mean Message playback and I would like that to stop if XMIT or a PTT
line is keyed too.
Can this be added as a firmware upgrade when the message chaining is
included Wayne?
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
I
Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
Its now up on our manual download page in the K3 section. See:
http://www.elecraft.com/K2_Manual_Download_Page.htm#K3
73, Eric WA6HHQ
Many thanks Eric and a great job as always on the manual. Many thanks
to all involved.
73 Ian
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Any chance of getting a look at the manual guys? I want to 'build it'
in anticipation of receiving mine soon :)
73 Ian
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SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster
Member RSGB, GQRP
K2 #4044 |K3 #455
http://www.amateurradiotraining.org
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Hi all,
I am not using my Hexkey so I am selling it. It is serial 83 for those
interested. I am selling this for £80 plus carriage, half the price of
new in the UK.
The key is sold. Thanks for the interest.
73 Ian
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SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster
Member RSGB, GQRP
K2 #4044
Terry Schieler wrote:
Disregard. I found that you tap DISP then rotate VFO B to select what
is displayed. Apparently it only rotates between two selections.
If you switch on CONFIG: TECH MD you will get much more info like PA
temperature etc Terry.
73 Ian
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Ian J Maude, G0VGS
Hi all,
I am not using my Hexkey so I am selling it. It is serial 83 for those
interested. I am selling this for £80 plus carriage, half the price of
new in the UK.
73 Ian
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SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster
Member RSGB, GQRP
K2 #4044 |K3 #455
http://www.amateurradiotraining.org
Benson wrote:
During these trying economic times I'm not sure if I can swing the
100W K3 right now, so I may just order the QRP version. How difficult
is adding the amplifier at a later date? Would it pay in time and
aggravation just to wait and order the 100W kit?
Benson
K4GST
It is a
Charles Harpole wrote:
Future ham gear, given our advancing ages, should include:
-larger and single function buttons for Parkinsons folks, and
everyone else, too.
-high freq audio boost and eq. and balance control to feed
more to one ear than the other.
-footswitch option is easy to add
wayne burdick wrote:
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.63 (with DSP rev 1.95) is now
available. Please send any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
For instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see:
http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm
Highlights:
* Audio tones on switch
David Fleming wrote:
I've implemented a moving average algorithm that adds a tremendous amount of realism to the meter. HUGE difference. Also converted to the SM; command to avoid truncation with CWT enabled.
Big thanks to Joe Subich for his help with the moving average code.
Hi all,
The reason I love Elecraft so much is that they give me options. With
the K3 I get a fantastic radio with 6m included. On a personal note, I
use 6m but not as a main band. I want a radio that does everything.
Now if the 6m preamp was built into the radio, that would increase the
Ralph Parker wrote:
I held my kit until the KRX3 was ready. I could be wrong, but I'm under the
impression that a sub-rx add-on only needs to have the front panel removed,
not dis-assembled. I have had no trouble at all with the second rx - works
as advertised and I'm happy.
To fit the sub-rx
Charles Harpole wrote:
Oh, for band stacking registers and band buttons.
Ralph Parker wrote:
My advice:
Buy a different radio.
Elecraft can't please EVERYONE!
Well said, I agree wholeheartedly!
73 Ian
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SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster
Member RSGB, GQRP
K2 #4044 |K3
Hi all,
Well I thought I would have another go at calibratign my K2 after a
couple of years and I have broken something. I have no RF audio.
Sidetone is fine and I get a click on switch on. I suspect the KDSP
board. I do not see the LED at all on switch on and the K2 does not
think it is
Randy Hargenrader wrote:
I think I found the problem. Looks like I had a screw head on the Aux
DSP board bumping up against the main board. I have it running now -
first without the hardware and then now with it some insulating
patches of tape did the trick after confirming the hardware
Maarten van Rossum wrote:
Hello All,
Last week I put together my K3 serial number 1849. Right after the
first calibration I ran into a problem. The display showed ERR VC4 E
00039.
After contacting Elcraft I got an email from Garry explaining to me
how I could fix the problem by spreading the
Rick Tavan N6XI wrote:
You folks have got to try the new noise gate. It's awesome!
You're not wrong! :)
73 Ian
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Hi all,
I have just finished building and aligning a 4m transverter from
Spectrum Communications which I intend to connect ot the K3 (and indeed
have had working) as well as my XV144. The 4m transverter needs 0 volts
to key the PTT. Can I use pin 10 off the accessory jack?
Are there any
Hi all,
I have 6m on the K3, 2m on my XV144 and 4m to come. I use only 1
antenna with these, a Create log periodic. Is there a simple way to
connect all three to the aerial without using a switch?
73 Ian
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SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster
Member RSGB, GQRP
K2 #4044 |K3 #455
Mike Scott wrote:
I have 6m on the K3, 2m on my XV144 and 4m to come. I use only 1
antenna with these, a Create log periodic. Is there a simple way to
connect all three to the aerial without using a switch?
Ian,
The standard (no-switch) approach to connect a single broadband antenna
Hi all,
One annoying thing I have found with the sub RX installed is that if you
are running in diversity, altering the shift and width only works for
the main RX unless you hit BSET and alter the sub independantly, even
when the two receivers are locked together. Would it be possible to
Charles Harpole wrote:
Elecraft K3 front mic socket (8 pin) is basically Kenwood standard, but
Elecraft forgot to check the full pin-out and mistakenly reversed two
pins that are used only on Kenwood hand mics and others not usually
in the HF ham shack. Do beware of this fact. Altho it
Bob Cunnings wrote:
If you listen to Sherwood's presentation, you'd hear him state that
the distortion problem he discusses occurs only when driving a low
impedance (speaker) load. If driving a high Z load like, say, powered
speakers, or using headphones, there is no problem.
There is still
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Gesendet: Mittwoch, 06. August 2008 09:27
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Betreff: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Audio
Bob Cunnings wrote:
If you listen to Sherwood's presentation, you'd
Bert Craig wrote:
How about Palstar's offering?
http://www.palstar.com/sp30.php
God that's ugly :)
73 Ian
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Gary Gregory wrote:
I do not question Heil Sounds quality in microphones, but I do question the
quality of audio produced from the Goldline Mics when connected to the K3.I
did try both elements of course. Perhaps they have a better mic for use with
the K3..?
You have a completely
Toby Deinhardt wrote:
Hi Lyle,
I do not know if we all might be talking about various ills with
similar symptoms. It might be that more than effect might be behind
the various observations, imho.
What I have, to the best of my memory, observed in various firmware
versions is that there
Hi all,
Out of interest I thought I would try the new feature. I only have the
2.7kHz filter but people noticed the difference when I swtched. I did
however get a ERR TXF message when I switch it on and TX. it transmits
OK but gives the message. Anyone else seeing this?
73 Ian
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