Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

Also if using front and rear mics, while using rear mic, you can use PTT on front mic. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] [K3] Thanks for the RIT tip.

I don't remember but someone a week or so ago was talking about vfo tuning rates and using the RIT knob for tuning with RIT off. I've set the RIT for 0.5kc rate. This allows you to leave VFO in in fine rate and use the RIT knob for coarse/fast qsy or band scanning. How sweet it is.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Speakers for K3

Most are satisfied with small speakers and some like the big 8-12 ones that seem to cut some of the high frequency hiss. It's not one size fits all and even a particular speaker size is not a one size fits all. I can see where a speaker enclosure that matches would be desirable for a lot of

[Elecraft] [K3] Possible remedy for my noisy K3 and hiss?

I'm in the early stages of trying this out but thought I'd share in interest of helping someone else. I've been using AGC threshold 10. Im always fiddling with attenuator and rf gain. I was listening to some activity on 20 40 and began playing with agc settings. I ended up at a threshold

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] Re: [K3] Possible remedy for my noisy K3 and hiss?

on what the effects of the changes will be so you can evaluate each separately. Do the evaluation with any external NR speaker bypassed or removed. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/19/2013 10:53 AM, Mike Rodgers wrote: I'm in the early stages of trying this out but thought I'd share in interest

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] [K3] Possible remedy for my noisy K3 and hiss?

Yes. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile On Mar 19, 2013, at 10:18 AM, Richard Fjeld rpfj...@embarqmail.com wrote: Have you tried Rx equalization to reduce the hiss? - Original Message - From: Mike Rodgers

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] RX Gain Calibration

Travis, that's interesting that the KX3 was quiet. Sometimes I think the k3 is just too sensitive. I don't know if that's it or not. I've certainly wondered. Please share if you find the secret sauce. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Re:S METER

Fred, I don't believe there is any reason to turn agc off anymore with the newer firmware that allow for more threshold. It is sometimes a advantage to ride the rf gain to make a signal more easy to copy and the noise easier on the ears. A quiet antenna helps too. My hy gain hytower

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] noise blanker is tops

I too have a new noise at my no noise qth. I'm not using the dsp NB but the I.F. Noise blanker set to MED4 and totally takes it off the speakers AND off the s meter. Good show, Elecraft. Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile

[Elecraft] [K3] RE: S Meter

I'll second the comments below. By the way, I don't want to incur the cost of a P3 to fix the RF Gain PAIN. I'm just having to live with it. ate: Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:30:51 -0500 From: drewko drew...@verizon.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S-Meter Message-ID:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] attenuator

You'll notice 2 s units or 10 db. Wish there were 20db. Not adjustable that I know of. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Fwd: Lee's hijacked mail

Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile Begin forwarded message: From: Mike Rodgers mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com Date: February 1, 2013 3:02:10 AM CST To: elecraftcov...@gmail.com elecraftcov...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Lee's hijacked mail

Re: [Elecraft] best portable antenna

Did anyone mention the NorCal Qrp dipole made from 4 conductor computer ribbon? It forms the dipole and parrarel feedline including support loop. Fishing swivels can be used as additional hardware. It looks very neat! 4 conductor ribbon. 2 outside wires form the dipole and feedline with the

[Elecraft] Here's link for NorCal qrp doublet

http://www.norcalqrp.org/norcaldoublet.htm Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Post to group

If you consume this list via iPhone in daily digest, it's a pain to reply to the group. You must copy and paste to include the origional message and basically create a new message that looks like a reply. Pain. It's much easier to reply direct and cut to the chase. I don't reply much to this

[Elecraft] [K3] Re: Bad AM Audio in RX

I have listened to Am stations for years on ssb. Works for me. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] clock loses time

I use it constantly to make sure I figure the utc hour correctly for paper log entries. It loses time. I just set it forward and put it a couple minutes ahead. I think I adjust it every few months, maybe even six months. Not a issue for me. I had to think a minute how to change the minutes so

Re: [Elecraft] Long Messages

The moderator has always expressed his concern to not make seperate lists. It used to be practice to start the subject line with the model like [K3] but the group as a whole will not keep this up. It helps those that have filters to seperate them. Context for above message: essage: 28

[Elecraft] [K3] Re: New Output Power Questions

Everything you add on the 13.8v line is likely to cause a problem at some point in time. My k3 came with no fuses on the power cord with same explanation. If your going to use fuses, use the oversize car stereo variety for more contact area. Gold plated ones available as well. Even Wal Mart

[Elecraft] [K3] Re: Problem with firmware and K3

Doing upgrades for the first time with a laptop is not for the faint of heart!!! Regardless of being plugged in. It is suspected that some laptops like my Toshibi satellite are skimping on voltage. Some are using a outboard USB hub with external wal wart power. I havnt got one of these but

[Elecraft] A Ham's Night Before Christmas

Check out this video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_9REVC4dtcfeature=youtube_gdata_player This was posted to utube last year by the arrl. Merry Christmas. If the link don't make it, search the subject line. Merry Christmas Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin!

[Elecraft] [K3] Re:10w DX

I too find the k3 works good at qrp enhanced by a good transmit audio section. A little more challenging on the high noise bands. Works good ssb not just cw. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile

[Elecraft] [K3] k3 hiss update.

For those that have or can hear this problem, some thanks to Chris are finding some relief with a big 8-10 old school speaker. redoing eq is required. I havnt been able to locate one. I don't know If this sacrifices all highs or not. What I wonder is does this have anything to do with a 2.7 5

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] [K3] k3 hiss update.

, at 5:58 PM, Mike Rodgers mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com wrote: For those that have or can hear this problem, some thanks to Chris are finding some relief with a big 8-10 old school speaker. redoing eq is required. I havnt been able to locate one. I don't know If this sacrifices all highs

[Elecraft] [K3] Re:K3-Receive settings

Funny Thing, mine sounds just fine on LSB lo cut 200. Hi cut 2900. On USB a locut of 200 sounds bad. I'm wondering if it could have anything to do with a 5 pole filter offset. Looking for a big speaker like Chris recommended. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin!

[Elecraft] [K3] need help with hiss on ssb receive

I've been putting up with this hiss on receive for two years. Others have complained as well. It sounds like a rushing wind. Kinda like old cassette tape hiss. It's the dirty little secret no one wants to talk about and the first thing that comes up on other forums when you mention k3. The most

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Headphone audio.

I have not noticed this problem with my setup. I have the headset plugged in the back. I do have a inline volume control built in to the headset but I think I keep at full volume most of the time to drown out the external speaker. My only thought is, do you have speakers + phones selected? If

[Elecraft] [KX3]. Oposite ssb suppression

What kind of limitations does this pose to operating ssb low and high bands. I'm mostly a high band operator? 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] [k3] Wayne/Lyle is it possible? S meter

Is it possible to make the s meter unaffected by rf gain. I suppose it's not. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Price of new ten tec amp

Some have been shocked at the price of the new 100w amp from Ten-Tec. You shouldn't be. It's a 20x multiplier. 5w in. 100w out. To get a quality amp at a dirty class c cb amp price is not realistic. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF

[Elecraft] [K3] Re. Inexpensive headset

In a pinch you can get some at Big Lots store for 5 or 10 bucks. They are the type with small headphones so they may not be good for extended wear. The transmit audio electret is good. The receive audio I wish were better. Since the ear part is small that sit on your ear not around they are no

[Elecraft] [OT] Dayton- new hf rigs?

Did anyone see or turn knobs on the proposed FTDX-3000? Did Kenwood have the rumored new Hf rig? Thanks Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] [K3] [KX3] I phone headset for mic

A few weeks ago there was talk of 4 conductor plugs for kx3 from mouser. If the female and male are available, I'm thinking of trying the I phone headset. I assume it's electret. Does anyone have the mouser numbers and layout/pinout for the iPhone plug? Is anyone ahead of me on this? There

[Elecraft] [K3] re: high current on 10m

Some have had issues on 10m with rf on the 12v power cord. If you've got a iron core to wrap about 4-5 turns thru. Try it. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile __

[Elecraft] [OT] hy tower 53' vertical info

Anyone have one of these. I've got a chance to get one for a song. I'm interested in how they work from 1-1500 miles stateside I'm not opposed to dx but I'm a ragchewer mostly on 6-2060. Can contact direct and maybe better since it's off topic. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no

[Elecraft] [K3] K3 power reduction due to high swr

For the k3/10, I'm not exactly sure about high swr per say but I was having a problem a year ago with the lo power board on the 10w model. Wayne told me at that time at that time The low power board had so little problems that he hadn't got around to writing code for impedance mismatch.

Re: [Elecraft] flex or kx3

Steve , sounds like you want a SDR rig. I'm reluctant to put my guess out there but I think $1000 will be a little high for the amp but perhaps not too much. A lot of people like the flex but their is a lot of horror stories getting a computer working correctly with it. It might not be the

[Elecraft] Silenced Hams Mean Safer County - rec.radio.amateur.homebrew | Google Groups

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.amateur.homebrew/browse_thread/thread/67214346154f09ab Excuse the off topic post but in honor of April Fools Day tickle your funny bone with this one from 2009. Laughter is the best medicine. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin!

[Elecraft] Re K3 filters

Ed wrote Lying to your K3 may be cute to say, but it detracts from what is really going on. That filter parameter simply sets the DSP bandwidth at which the crystal filter engages, and for all narrower bandwidths until the next crystal filter engages. The crystal filter and the DSP filter can

[Elecraft] Re k3 filters.

Don, I thought the comment rather tongue in cheek. Some consider all caps akin to cursing. As to lying to the k3 as to the filter you have put in it's slot which I think more than a few do. If you have told the k3 that it's a 2.1 but it's actually 1.8 and you have dsp set to 2.1, isn't it

[Elecraft] Re K3 power supply

While a 20a supply will get you by for the 100w radio, a 30a will provide insurance. As Adrian pointed out adjustable voltage is a plus. Power distribution strips should be avoided as some have found too much voltage drop with them. Run the k3 power direct. 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle,

[Elecraft] [OT] withdrawals

I'm having k3 withdrawals today (Sunday ). No mail. If someone gets the list in digest can forward to me so I can get my fix! Multiples ok, I got a delete button! 73 Mike R Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin! Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile

[Elecraft] [K3] K3 break in with amp question

I'm sure it was not realized but the company called SGC makes many ham radio products. They are most known for their smart tuners. Also dsp speakers and powercube amps. Although there is no mention of FCC certification, they do mention modification may cause decertification. The USA model

[Elecraft] [K3] K3 Fuses

Might I suggest if you are going to use fuses, invest in the oversize car stereo type. Some are gold plated,available in cartridge and blade type. I believe the blade type are available at wal mart. A bigger contact area should have less resistance. Remember if you fuse the negative that will

[Elecraft] [K3] vfo or RIT speed

You do know if you hold the coarse/fine switch down, it will be the same speed as RIT. 3 speeds or decimal places. .000,.00,.0. Or is there a way to get the RIT faster? 73 Mike R Sent from my spy ring Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile

[Elecraft] [KX3] noise blanker

Does the kx3 have the same selection of noise blankers as the k3? I suppose since it has no I.F. It won't have I.F. NB. Will it be as good on pulse type noises? 73 Mike R Sent from my spy ring Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile

[Elecraft] [KX3] I.F. Structure similar to k3??

Subject line says it all. Is the I.F. Similar to the k3? I have been asked about the kx3, my instinct is it will be not too far sub par of the k3. I realize the filter scene not quite as good. Sound about right? 73 Mike R Sent from my spy ring Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile

Re: [Elecraft] can't we move on

I thought in the past Eric has requested to contact him with complaints but leave the moderating to him? 73 Mike R Sent from my spy ring Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] . K3 dvr playback distortion

If you mean using the k3 dvr to record someone and play it back to them, that's a old problem Elecraft said they would address a year or so ago!!! There needs to be a way to adjust the level and there is not at present. Recently got feedback from John, ON4UN (also has K3) that his audio

Re: [Elecraft] Annoying contests

See comment below: To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: 4f4181ee.90...@cis-broadband.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed The K3 is certainly where it is in the *sales* pecking order because of DXers and contesters. Not much need to pay for the extra performance

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] 12 volt error

A problem similar to this as I recall a while back and may have been hi current on 10m where rf was getting in the dc power and causing shutdown. 73 Mike R Sent from my spy ring Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile __

[Elecraft] Fwd: [K3] re. Taming the ssb receive dragon.

Sent from my spy ring Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink mobile Begin forwarded message: From: Mike Rodgers mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com Date: February 12, 2012 1:45:26 AM CST To: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Cc: W2BLC w2...@necoastal.net Subject: [K3] re. Taming the ssb receive dragon

[Elecraft] [K3] ptt. Tip. And rx band noise

I have been a lazy procrastinator in building a ptt switch. I have discovered that when using a headset to the rear the front ptt is active so if one has a hand mic on the front it can be used for ptt if desired. And my one and only complaint has been how band noise sounds or hiss with a wide

[Elecraft] [K3]. 60m feature

Something I just stumbled onto is I have 5 60m frequencies and a mars? In memory. When I use the memories to change bands to get to 60m and hit M-v to put it in vfo mode. If I or I suppose anyone has the fine/coarse set to two decimals, turning vfo a will scroll thru the 60m channels just like

[Elecraft] [K3] power output

My k3/10 puts out slightly more. Sometimes 9 or 9.5 watts equals 10. Since that drives the 100w pa I would expect a greater amount at 100w. I just figured it had to do with compression on ssb. Try it with zero compression. Also advise how much more it's putting out. 73 Mike R Sent from my

[Elecraft] [KX3 amp]

Can we expect to see the 100w amp before Christmas. I assume it will have bandpass filters? Be about $500? I believe that will be the only 100w amp for qrp rigs with filtered output so it should be popular with other rigs as well. 73 Mike R Sent from my spy ring Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF

[Elecraft] [K3]. NB Theory

Arg. I've been having to employ the noise blanker for the first time after a year of owning the k3. At least it's only on one antenna, a home brew 10m wire beam. Anyway I'm using the noise blanker in I.F. Not dsp. This caused me to remember discussions about NB sample spectrum and

[Elecraft] K3. 240v power plugs?

Hi David, good question! Inquiring minds want to know! You got all the scientific and technical lowdown. Pull up a seat and I'll give you the laymans lowdown! Hee hee. Very old houses didn't have 240. They even had screw in fuses. As for history, I'm not sure why 240 came along but I

[Elecraft] [K3] ssb rx close to noise floor

Just wanted to pass this on. I'm still learning and loving this rig. I've started messing around with the receiver equalizer again and have found some improved readability when Working weak signal near the noise floor. At times turning agc off seems to reduce noise a bit. No surprise here.

[Elecraft] [ot] rf from smart meters

Hi Gang, my utility is about to roll out smart meters and it occured to me will it generate rf on hf? It will be 6' from shack. Anyone pulling their hair out over smart meters? I hope not. 73 Mike R Sent from my spy ring Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF Echolink

[Elecraft] [k3] not working right tip

To save time and frustration when k3 is not working right, check out the display for correct display or not of icons. This is your first clue of the problem. Quite a few problems can be resolved there and reduce stress level while waiting for help. 73 Mike R Sent from my spy ring

[Elecraft] Re (Elecraft ) 160 m loop a big failure

Don, I'm certainly sad to hear your having problems. Do you have any excess ladder line in the shack? That's about the only thing I can think of. My only rfi has been in amplified speakers on 17m. The feedpoint of my 80 m delta loop is 25' from the shack over the house. The house is not inside

[Elecraft] 599 reports

Oh yes 599. How many of you have 599 in a pre recorded transmit message on dvr or other method. This is what me and my friends call the 5/9 club. I thought all contesters belonged to this club,no? And it seems to me that 99% of Elecrafters are contesters so I'm shocked this is any surprise.

[Elecraft] [k3] dvr playback question

I thought the question was in regard to recording another ham on the air and playing it back to him over the air? It was said the alc was sky high thus the playback not being a accurate representation with no way to adjust except rf gain trial and error. I have not used my dvr for that but

[Elecraft] [OT] 15m self oscillation

Not necessarily with a k3 but any rig. I and others have had issues with a 706 on 15 or 17 and I don't remember which. I had a weird swr issue and maybe self oscillation on 15. Blew my lpa board again.( it's my understanding that there is no swr protection for that board yet because of so few

[Elecraft] [k3] 5 pole filter plots, thanks

Eric, I think those plots have been desirable for a long time. Thanks from Elecrafters everywhere!!! 73 Mike R Sent from my spy ring __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] [k3] 6m birdies

None of those 6m birdies here in Texas 73 Mike R Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:45:11 -0400 From: John Ragle tpcj1...@crocker.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Zipper Noise and Birdies on 6M -- FIXED! To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: 4e11fc27.7090...@crocker.com Content-Type: text/plain;

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] 6m birdies

of tuning. My efforts seem to have had no effect on them (including Sig Rmv). I have been told I will just have to live with them, and I can, but it is frustrating nonetheless. Bob K5SM On 7/6/2011 8:31 AM, Mike Rodgers wrote: None of those 6m birdies here in Texas 73 Mike R Date

[Elecraft] Stopping junk mail 2

I saw a recommendation and wonder if you computer guys know if it would work or not. Suggestion was to add in your address book something like. aaa...@a.com When that was unsuccessful, the intruding program would cease and move on and you would get a undeliverable notice. Thoughts?

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX too sensitive.

require the installation of the KXV3. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/18/2011 8:36 PM, Mike Rodgers wrote: I run the attenuator on just about ever band to reduce the band noise floor. I wish for a stronger attenuator. That would take the rf gain and meter issue out of the equation, or a rf gain

[Elecraft] K3 RX too sensitive.

I run the attenuator on just about ever band to reduce the band noise floor. I wish for a stronger attenuator. That would take the rf gain and meter issue out of the equation, or a rf gain that doesn't make the meter sit on s9. I don't know if either is easy to implement. Maybe I need to change

[Elecraft] K3. NR

It's not in the manual but I've seen it suggested here that 1-x thru 4-x is for cw and 5-x and up for ssb. I used to use 5-1 or 2 but now liking 6-1 to 6-3 so if your using 1 or 2 on ssb, try 5 or 6. 73 Mike R Sent from my spy ring

[Elecraft] K3. RX too sensitive for me

I've got a lot of noise which I attribute to a sensitive receiver. If possible I would like to find a way to reduce it somehow maybe artificially. This would go a long way towards increasing my listening pleasure. My agc dcy is soft. Hold is zero Pls is nor,slope 10 threshold 8 Agc-f 120. S-

[Elecraft] Re. K3 digital voice recorder

Mine does the same in # 5047. 12/2010. Sometimes it doesn't require power off/on at first but eventually it does. 73 Mike R Sent from my spy ring __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Hector Padron

Anyone know or heard from Hector? I fear he's had to weather a storm in Florida. Hope he's ok, maybe on extended vacation. He used to be fairly active on several lists. 73 Mike R Sent from my spy ring __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] ?change net frequency?

If there is consensus to change, I propose the possibility of 14.305. It's lightly used as far as I know. There are nets during the week from the beautiful day net at 92 central time And some Saturday's. There's the west coast prestigious group net at 1pm central. Not sure if they are on the

[Elecraft] Re k3 50mhz power out

Are you guys actually getting 106 watts out and is that blessed by elecraft? I was thinking it was supposed to be around 80 watts? Do tell. 73 Mike R Sent from my spy ring __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Re. K3 receive audio

First of all, thanks for all the helpful replies. Second, it is possible to get someone to see the light. Early indications are I like the method of using hi/lo cut for ssb. I just didn't want to give up using shift and width. I see how much better this works and also for maximizing the

[Elecraft] Re k3 receive audio

I've got a 3month old k3. I was impressed with how full bodied or maybe even hi fidelity some of the audio sounded but I eventually grew tired of how the background band noise sounded in my rural QTH. The best I can describe is it had a high edge to it. I eventually went to a vacant frequency

[Elecraft] Re k3 swr meter

Stan, did you find out anything about your funky swr readings? Mike R Sent from my spy ring __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Re k3/100/F

Congrats on ordering the new rig. You'll want to download the k3 utility from the Elecraft website. If your computer has a rs-233 port, that is the best way to communicate to the k3. You'll need a straight thru cable. If you only have a USB port, I highly recommend getting the KUSB cable from

[Elecraft] K3 re kdvr not playing back

I've had some similar issues with mine. Cycling the power switch on and off gets mine working again. 73 Mike R Sent from my spy ring __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Qrm on ssb net

I was working so didn't get to be on the net. Was that 20-60db qrm the same guy from last week or was he in QSO on a too close frequency. I'm hoping it was not the same guy because if so he will likely not go away. 73 Mike R Sent from my spy ring

[Elecraft] Re. Qrm on ssb net

That's a good point and the net shifts sometimes but if it's a deliberate troublemaker, chances are he has a vfo too! Mike R Sent from my spy ring __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K3 packing

Wayne,Eric take note. However you pack it, it will be better than my recently purchased factory built k3 arrived. It had about 1/2 inch or maybe 1 inch bubblewrap all around in a tight fit box. Maybe that's all that's required but I was certainly surprised at the small box. 73 Mike R Sent

[Elecraft] K3 delay on power output ssb

This has been brought up before. I think mine is doing it but not sure yet. Don't remember if their was a fix. As I recall some users were using tune after changing power level to remedy the problem. It's been a couple months or more since it was mentioned. You can probably do a archive or even

[Elecraft] Reason for choosing Elecraft

Hi All, a couple reasons that stand out for me are that I like or love width and shift and if you notice all or most other rigs have done away with them. Oh yeah, their replaced by lo/ high cut or dual passband tuning. A lot of elecrafters say that it's not needed on ssb that lo/ hi cut is much

[Elecraft] Static zap from houseshoes

I read of a ham who lost his 817 when he touched the power button to turn it off. Static had built up in his body from carpet, houseshoes. Certainly something to be aware of. Merry Christmas I saw it on the radio! Happy QSO'ing. Mike R

[Elecraft] K3. 2.7 or 2.8 filter?

I finally able to order myself a k3 on Monday. I will probally never get the sub receiver. Will there be any noticeble advantage on ssb to get the 2.8 with 8 poles? I will be getting the 1.8 as well. Thanks and cc me as well if possible as I get the list as daily digest. I saw it on the

[Elecraft] K3 dx/rag. Mic setups

I don't ever remember different configurations being mentioned outside of k3 utility. Will I be able to set two different transmit equalizations setups via macro or some other way or only via the k3 utility?I for general use and one for more punch ( narrower-more highs) Thanks I saw it on

[Elecraft] K3 external speakers

Ok, one more question. I run some external equipment in the external speaker line with a mono plug and a mono speaker. I should be able to use that from k3 external speaker set to 2 with a stereo to mono adapter right? I also have a set of computer speakers I can run on line out. I wonder if

[Elecraft] ssb rx sound results

Thanks to all those that responded on and off reflector. They were mostly positive. Happy QSO'ing. Mike R __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K3 ssb sound

I'm still hearing rumblings about how the k3 sounds on ssb. This concerns me. The k3 will be a huge investment for my income and I can't help but wonder if it will be the right one. I'm really not seriously considering anything else but I'm sure getting nervous about unloading the cash. I'm

[Elecraft] K3 ssb sound revised

I failed to mention it's the sound on receive and not transmit that concerns me.most are telling me it's nothing to worry about. Happy QSO'ing. Mike R __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3. Hi/lo cut

It was mentioned in the roofing or if filter post that using hi/lo cut was easier than bandwidth shift. That you can see the filters change as you bring hi cut down. I thought width and shift was in the I F and cut in the audio. Are they essentially the same or have the same effect ? Signed

[Elecraft] D104 memories

Thanks for sharing your memories of d104 and your early days of operating. I like hearing those. May be off topic but I enjoy them just the same. Happy QSO'ing. Mike R Sent from my pocket communicator __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Dell 8400 for data

On behalf of Alan G4LWA he is having difficulty getting his emails thru. He asked for input on using his Dell 8400 for data with his k3. He got many helpfull replies and is frustrated he can't get thru to say thanks so I'm relaying his message. Thanks Happy QSO'ing. Mike R. KE5GBC