[Elecraft] Code to Command DVK

2021-03-06 Thread Peter Chamalian
I'm looking for some code that I can write into an N1MM macro that will trigger playing one of the 4 memories in a K3S. I've looked in the programmer reference manual but I'm not finding any command to do that. Any suggestions? Pete Chamalian, W1RM w...@comcast.net

Re: [Elecraft] K4D vs K4HD

2020-10-08 Thread Peter Chamalian
Great, thanks Wayne. It will be exciting to see these new rigs start to roll off the assembly line and into the hands of users. Pete, W1RM w...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2020 1:10 PM To: Peter Chamalian Cc: Elecraft Reflector

[Elecraft] K4D vs K4HD

2020-10-08 Thread Peter Chamalian
I've read the specs but I can't translate that into practical terms. I suspect the K4HD is a better choice when you are in a multi transmitter environment like FD or a multi-multi but are there other situations where the HD is a better choice? I do have a few local hams and I have encountered

[Elecraft] A very strange problem

2020-08-12 Thread Peter Chamalian
On a few occasions I have had reports of a broad signal generating key clicks. One report was backed up with a photo of a pan adapter screen shot. Subsequent checks with a local showed no such problem. The station who reported the problem told me he had received a similar report from a number of

Re: [Elecraft] CW Mush

2020-07-02 Thread Peter Chamalian
Thanks Bob. I set my AGC SLP to 5 and thr to 14 and it helps. I’ll have to play with your values and see if it’s better. My RF gain is at 3 o’clock. Pete, W1RM w...@comcast.net From: Bob Wilson, N6TV Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2020 8:34 PM To: Peter Chamalian Cc: Elecraft

[Elecraft] CW Mush

2020-07-02 Thread Peter Chamalian
My K3S is turning CW into mush. Huge pile ups as K2D are really hard to deal with. Any suggestions other than get a K4 which I have on order? Pete, W1RM w...@comcast.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3S and Micro Keyer II issue

2020-06-29 Thread Peter Chamalian
I'm running the K3S and Micro Keyer II. When I go on digital there are times when the K3S appears to be putting out RF but there is none. When I switch to CW all's well. If I turn the K3S, Microkeyer II off and shut down the device router software then turn it all back on, I get RF out on

[Elecraft] K4 on FD -- who?

2020-06-25 Thread Peter Chamalian
Please tell us which stations will be using K4's on FD? I want to pay close attention to them. Thanks Pete, W1RM w...@comcast.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] New CW audio recording: K3 vs. K4D

2020-06-25 Thread Peter Chamalian
I would like to hear this same A/B comparison but in a pile-up with 4 or more stations calling. I must confess the hard edge on the K4 "feels" more like a click to me but that's just my initial reaction. I have pre-ordered a K4HD. Pete, W1RM w...@comcast.net -Original Message- From:

[Elecraft] Line Out Suddenly drops

2020-04-11 Thread Peter Chamalian
The K3S works just fine on FT modes. I had my line level set for 11 but today I had to crank my line level way up to get the same output level. I've made no changes that I'm aware of. My Line out goes to the micro Keyer II Any suggestions as to why and how to fix? I'm using a micro Keyer

[Elecraft] K3S XMT

2019-09-30 Thread Peter Chamalian
When my K3S is in Data Mode with FSK selected, pressing the xmt button returns N/A on the lower screen. PTT does not put the K3S into transmit mode either. Help Pete, W1RM w...@comcast.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3S Wont TX in RTTY

2019-09-29 Thread Peter Chamalian
For some reason I can't find the answer to, my K3S won't go in to TX when in RTTY. It does for FT8 and all other modes but when it comes to FSK the PTT is inhibited for some reason. When in TX Data mode for RTTY I press the XMT button and I get N/A on the display. I'm sure it's some setting

Re: [Elecraft] TX Delay

2019-08-24 Thread Peter Chamalian
, 2019 9:11 AM To: Peter Chamalian Cc: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TX Delay I haven’t tested it, but I recall that the delay is shortened if you use QRQ mode. With the K3S synthesizer, you really don’t need QRQ mode for reasonable hand sending speeds, so turn it off in the menu. Victor 4X6GP

[Elecraft] TX Delay

2019-08-23 Thread Peter Chamalian
I received a report of what seemed to be hot switching artifacts when running QSK with my SPE 2K amp. The K3S was set for the default TX Delay but the friend who reported the issue later found an email from Wayne indicating there was some issue with the default TX Delay of 8ms actually being more

Re: [Elecraft] Craziest / most rewarding QSOs

2018-09-15 Thread Peter Chamalian
My tale is not about one QSO but rather an amazing 24 hours of QSOs. It all started with the CQ WW CW DX Contest in November, 1979. I decided to do 15 meter single band entry with my basic 4 element monobander at 70 feet, a Drake TR-7 and a kw. The band started off as usual, open to JA, a

[Elecraft] A Macro to switch data modes

2017-08-07 Thread Peter Chamalian
Has anyone created a macro to change the K3S from RTTY to FT-8? Pete, W1RM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Forsale -- PR6 Preamp

2017-04-24 Thread Peter Chamalian
The preamp works perfectly but is no longer needed with my new K3S. I'd like $100. Please contact me off the reflector if interested. Pete, W1RM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] New to Elecraft - help with audio settings

2017-04-10 Thread Peter Chamalian
Jim, a few questions on your settings. 1. Do you have a high, mid or low pitch voice? Mine tends to be mid to high. 2. What mic are you using? Have the Antlion condenser ModMike 4 Given these parameters, is there any changes you would suggest? I realize I have to test this myself and get

Re: [Elecraft] Saving Configuration on K3

2017-03-24 Thread Peter Chamalian
Great thanks Don. I'll have to step through the K3 and see what my settings are for each item (groan). Pete, W1RM -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:donw...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 24, 2017 9:37 AM To: Peter Chamalian <w...@comcast.net>; Elecraft <

[Elecraft] Saving Configuration on K3

2017-03-24 Thread Peter Chamalian
When the configuration of the K3 is saved when using the K3 Utility, exactly what is saved? What settings, etc.? I'm asking because next week I send my K3 off to Elecraft for conversion services to my new K3S and I would like to be able to simply set the K3S the same as my K3. Or is that not

[Elecraft] KUSB Drivers for Windows 10

2017-01-08 Thread Peter Chamalian
I have a KUSB that I purchased in April 2010. It works just fine with a windows 7. On 7, the driver is provided by prolific version 3..3.2.102. On windows 10 the system installed Prolific version 3.8.3.0 On Windows 10, the system manager is giving me the error not enough quota, not enough

[Elecraft] Incredible Receiver

2016-04-01 Thread Peter Chamalian
Well the K3 is just amazing me once again. Without the benefit of anything special for antennas I have managed to hear and work VK0EK 160-10. As the saying goes, you can't work 'em if you can't hear them. The toughest was 160 (a hold your breath and focus) but there it was in the log! Ditto

[Elecraft] FW: [CQ-Contest] Special slow-speed mini-CWTs on March 9-10

2016-03-08 Thread Peter Chamalian
While not specific to Elecraft, I'm forwarding this to the reflector because there has been a lot of discussion from time to time about the use of code readers and the like. The best code reader is your brain and you can learn CW as evidenced by the high success rate of the CWA. If you are a

[Elecraft] ERR KEY

2016-03-05 Thread Peter Chamalian
When using the K3 on SSB with a condenser mike I am occasionally getting an ERR KEY error and the vox does not trigger. The manual talks about attempting to key the PTT but I do not use it on SSB. The K3 is connected to a micro Keyer II and it does trigger PTT on CW. I do not use any voice

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: [OT] increasing CW copy speed: practice slow -v- practice fast

2015-12-06 Thread Peter Chamalian
Practice is very important but so is having a good coach. To that end may I suggest you check out the CW Academy -- http://www.cwops.org/cwacademy.html There is also a CWops HF On the Air Advisors program open to all: http://www.cwops.org/cwa-aota.html CWops also has a weekly one-hour sprint

[Elecraft] Incredible

2014-09-24 Thread Peter Chamalian W1RM
It's the first word that comes to mind when I think about my past week as W1AW/1 and my trusty K3's performance. As you might imagine, being W1AW/1 on any band really attracts attention, far more that if I were just CQing as W1RM (:-). This means some big pileups, and some incredibly weak

[Elecraft] Using the PR-6 with K3 control

2014-09-07 Thread Peter Chamalian W1RM
If you have the PR-6 6-meter preamp and control it via your AUX like to turn it on (when on 6 meters and off when not), and you have a KPA500 on the AUX line and a KAT500 on the AUX line and you use a separate RX antenna connected to the RX in on the PR-6 (yeah, lots of IF's) you may experience

[Elecraft] KAT500 Following K3 not always working

2014-07-02 Thread Peter Chamalian W1RM
I have a brand new KAT500 connected with my K3 and KPA500. I've set the K3 CONFIG:KAT3 setting to KAT500Y but the KAT doesn't seem to always follow the K3 when I change bands. I make sure that when I power up, I power the KAT first then the K3 and finally the KPA. Is there something I'm

[Elecraft] Using a KAT-500 and THP HL-1.5KFX

2014-06-22 Thread Peter Chamalian W1RM
Is anyone using this combination with automatic bandswitching/tuning? I have the amp and K3 along with the special cable that connects the K3 to the amp for auto bandswitching. I'm hoping that will also work with the KAT-500 added. Thanks, Pete, W1RM

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Accessory Jack - How Many Wye Cables?

2014-05-12 Thread Peter Chamalian W1RM
Yes so long as you aren't trying to send the same data to two devices. If you are trying to send band data to two devices, I'm not sure if that would work or not. Currently I have one which provides my amp with band data and the other side to my 6m preamp. I wanted to add RTTY from my

Re: [Elecraft] 25A power supply question

2013-11-08 Thread Peter Chamalian W1RM
I went through the same thing last year. I was using a Astron 50 amp supply but the heat it threw was driving me out of the shack. After research, and the strong recommendation of several K3 owners, I purchased two Powerwrex SS-30DV. These are 25 amp continuous duty switching supplies with a 30

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies for K3 - Update

2013-06-12 Thread Peter Chamalian
Thanks for all the feedback. I've ordered the powerwerx SS-30. Pete, W1RM -Original Message- From: Peter Chamalian [mailto:w...@arrl.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 9:18 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Power Supplies for K3 I have a big Astron 50A power supply

[Elecraft] Power Supplies for K3

2013-06-11 Thread Peter Chamalian
I have a big Astron 50A power supply to run my K3, P3 and other small items. Problem is this big brute generates a ton of heat. I'm considering a replacement - perhaps a switching supply and would be interested in knowing what others are using successfully. I'm not looking for cheap, I'm looking

[Elecraft] test - ignore

2013-04-27 Thread Peter Chamalian
test Pete, W1RM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help

[Elecraft] K3 and the THP HL-1.5KFX

2013-03-04 Thread Peter Chamalian
For those with this combination and are looking for ways to automatically change bands on the HL-1l5KFX, look no further than the THP EBC-1.5/K3 cable. One plugs into the AUX port on the K3 the other to the Yaesu input on the amp. Set the amp for band select auto - Yaesu and you're off and

[Elecraft] Split Operation

2012-11-17 Thread Peter Chamalian
If I'm reading the manual correctly, when I have the config setting SPLT SV set to YES, the K3 should save the split, XIT and RIT information on each band. But, with this value set to YES, and I am split on say 30 meters then change to 20 meters and go back to 30, the sub receiver is still at the

Re: [Elecraft] {K3} Split when changing bands?

2012-11-17 Thread Peter Chamalian
This is funny because I just posted the same thing. However, all I do is change bands (using N1MM) and without doing anything else, go back to the original band and the K3 is no longer in split mode. I thought I understood the manual to say the K3 remembers the split mode and frequency per band

[Elecraft] Split Operation Update

2012-11-17 Thread Peter Chamalian
I've confirmed the K3 operates as advertised when you change bands using the Band up/down button. Changing bands from N1MM resets the split. I've posted a query on the N1MM reflector and asked for a software modification which I rather suspect could impact any radio unless the code only

[Elecraft] CW Decoding - Your Brain is best

2012-11-08 Thread Peter Chamalian
If you are using a CW decoder but would like to learn or improve your own CW capabilities, I invite you to look at www.cwops.org/cwacademy.html The Academy is offered by CWops and is free to all. Pete, W1RM __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] K3 and Tokyo High Power HL-1.5KFX

2012-09-02 Thread Peter Chamalian
If you are using this combination and want the K3 to control the band the amp is on, there is a cable, available from HRO, that will do the job. It's a Tokyo High Power EBC 1.5/K3. The cable connects directly to the ACC socket on the K3 and to the Yaesu control input on the back of the THP. Set

[Elecraft] Outstanding Customer Service

2012-09-02 Thread Peter Chamalian
When one looks to invest in a product, two key things come to mind. The quality and performance of the product itself and the company that makes it standing behind it by providing excellent customer service. Elecraft has proven to do just that. Let me share a story. I bought my K3,

[Elecraft] K3 and the THP HL-1.5KFX

2012-08-26 Thread Peter Chamalian
Has anyone successfully interfaced a K3 and THP HL-1.5KFX amp so the K3 tells the amp what band to be on? If so, I would appreciate specifics on how you did it. Thanks, Pete, W1RM __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3 Chirp on 6 Meters

2012-08-12 Thread Peter Chamalian
If you have operated 6 meter CW and had a report of a chirp, I'd appreciate hearing about it. I had several of them and my K3 is back at Elecraft right now for service, but they are not able to reproduce the problem. I know there is a mod for the synthesizer board and that was made without

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Chirp on 6 Meters

2012-08-12 Thread Peter Chamalian
. Thanks again! Pete, W1RM From: WILLIS COOKE [mailto:wrco...@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 9:14 AM To: Peter Chamalian; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Chirp on 6 Meters Peter, I have operated 6 meter CW and I have not had a report of chirp. I have heard

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Chirp on 6 Meters

2012-08-12 Thread Peter Chamalian
] K3 Chirp on 6 Meters You didn't happen to be using CW in the SSB mode? That is the K3's ability to allow you to be on SSB, hear a CW signal and call him without changing mode. This practice is quite useful on 6M. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 8/12/2012 13:43, Peter Chamalian wrote: Thanks Cookie

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Chirp on 6 Meters

2012-08-12 Thread Peter Chamalian
The voltage read by the internal K3 meter says the voltage drops to 12.6 volts which I reported to the tech's at Elecraft. They did not think it significant. Also, the problem only has been reported on 6 meters. I'm a 98% Cw operator so if there was a hint of a chirp on the HF bands, it would

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Chirp on 6 Meters

2012-08-12 Thread Peter Chamalian
Interesting. I have them noted and will report to Elecraft when I speak with them. Pete, W1RM -Original Message- From: Vic K2VCO [mailto:k2vco@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 12:33 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; w...@arrl.net Peter Chamalian W1RM Subject: Re: [Elecraft

[Elecraft] UFlyMic and K3

2012-07-19 Thread Peter Chamalian
Has anyone tried this mic with a K3? If so, with what results? http://uflymike.com/index.html The mic is an add on for the Bose Quiet Comfort headphones. In my case I have the QC-15 which works beautifully with the K3. Pete, W1RM

Re: [Elecraft] K3PR6 Preamp Update

2012-07-03 Thread Peter Chamalian
Thanks to all who responded. I ordered the K3PR6 preamp yesterday. Pete, W1RM -Original Message- From: Peter Chamalian [mailto:w...@arrl.net] Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 4:24 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3PR6 Preamp Being new to 6 meters, I'm wondering

[Elecraft] K3PR6 Preamp

2012-07-02 Thread Peter Chamalian
Being new to 6 meters, I'm wondering if the investment in the K3PR6 is worth it. I'm using an Innova 5 element LPA VR at 85 feet fed with hard line with the last 20 or so feet with Buryflex so the loss is pretty minimal. If you have experience with the K3PR6 Preamp, I'd appreciate your

Re: [Elecraft] Starting values for AGC with MCU 4.51 ???

2012-05-22 Thread Peter Chamalian
I have not had a sufficiently large or loud pile up to test the AGC mods under battle conditions. Perhaps this weekend... I have my AGC values all set at the default levels except AGC THR which is 13. I'll be interested to hear what others are doing. Pete, W1RM -Original Message-

[Elecraft] New AGC Firmware testing

2012-05-11 Thread Peter Chamalian
Unfortunately, conditions have been so bad that it's nearly impossible to generate a pileup that would emulate what one gets in a contest so testing it has been inconclusive. Hopefully there will be something this weekend. Pete, W1RM

[Elecraft] K3 Start Up Problem

2012-04-29 Thread Peter Chamalian
Over the past 6 months my K3 has developed a curious problem. When I turn it on and it goes through it's boot cycle, I go to key the radio the rig does not key properly in that it drops a dit or dah. It makes no difference what antenna I use or if the amp is on or off or what I use to key the

[Elecraft] Arlan RS60CF Headset

2012-04-24 Thread Peter Chamalian
Is anyone using an Arlan Headset with boom mic with their K3? If so, which mic element are you using? How does it perform for DX and contests? If you aren't familiar with them, take a look here: http://www.arlancommunications.com/products/amateurRadio/radioSport/Headsets .asp Thanks,

Re: [Elecraft] filters and contests and interference question/opinions

2012-03-26 Thread Peter Chamalian
Sadly if the splatter is real (not an artifact generated in the receiver) and the splatter is in the passband, no amount of filtering is going to help get rid of it. If the other guy's signal is broad then there isn't much that can be done to get rid of it given today's technology. Pete, W1RM

[Elecraft] Time for the KPA-1500

2012-02-20 Thread Peter Chamalian
Don't get me wrong. I love the KPA-500 for its nearly instant on and instant band change. But in an event such as this past weekend ARRL CW (ditto CQWW and other major contests), 500 watts may put you in the high power category but it definitely does not put you in the same league as the guys

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2012-02-17 Thread Peter Chamalian
I ordered one from BH yesterday. They are selling it for 44.99 free shipping. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=cm500N=0InitialSearch=yes Pete, W1RM -Original Message- From: Jim N4KH [mailto:n...@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:52 PM To: k...@baymoon.com;

Re: [Elecraft] Horizontal Delta Loop Questions

2012-01-05 Thread Peter Chamalian
I have a full size 80 meter delta loop that is vertical, hung from a support on my tower at the 75 foot point. The shape is not ideal (too much horizontal but I can't do any better). I feed it with 450 ohm line at the 0.64 wave point down from the top. The antenna is then tuned with an AT-Auto

[Elecraft] KPA-500 and the KPAK3AUX Cable - lessons learned

2011-09-13 Thread Peter Chamalian
I know the instructions for the KPA-500 say not to use a standard SVGA cable. The special KPAK3AUX cable is the way to go. But that cable is too short for the arrangement I had for my station so I thought I could use a standard SVGA expansion cable (female connector on one end, male on the

Re: [Elecraft] P3 RS232

2011-07-04 Thread Peter Chamalian
Yes, it does that on mine too. I'm using a microHAM Station Master and if I turn off the P3, the band data goes away. The fix here is to turn the P3 on then power off and on the radio. Pete, W1RM -Original Message- From: Roger Banks [mailto:ro...@dio.co] Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011

[Elecraft] Wish List for KAT500 (or whatever the tuner for the KPA500 will be)

2011-06-27 Thread Peter Chamalian
1.Instant (or as fast as possible) tuning when QSY to a new band or new frequency the say way that the KPA500 does. 2. Tune while transmitting and not requiring key down to tune 3. While tuning, put the KPA500 into a reduced power mode if necessary but not key down 4.

Re: [Elecraft] Getting BCD Band Data from the K3/KPA500 when they areconnected.

2011-06-26 Thread Peter Chamalian
That's what I wanted to hear Ed, thanks! Turns out I don't need the BCD data, only FSK and PTT both of which are on pins that are not connected in the KPA500. Pete, W1RM -Original Message- From: Ed Muns [mailto:w...@msn.com] Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:14 PM To: 'Peter Chamalian

[Elecraft] Getting BCD Band Data from the K3/KPA500 when they are connected.

2011-06-25 Thread Peter Chamalian
Has anyone with a K3 and KPA500 interfaced the pair with a microHAM station master or other device that uses the band data to control other equipment such as antenna switches? If the K3 and KPA are connected together with the AUX cable, how can one connect the Station Master or other equipment

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 vs. other amps

2011-06-21 Thread Peter Chamalian
There are definitely benefits to having the transceiver and amp that are designed to work together as would be the case here. Mix and match can sometimes be a challenge as I have with my K3 and solid state amp. The two do not talk to each other without the need for separate interfacing units.

Re: [Elecraft] FCC

2011-03-15 Thread Peter Chamalian
One can't get to either the schematics or manual from that link - you have to be logged in. Pete, W1RM -Original Message- From: Phil LaMarche [mailto:plama...@verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 4:31 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] FCC

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 FCC docs

2011-03-15 Thread Peter Chamalian
Yep, that works!! Thanks Pete, W1RM -Original Message- From: Bruce Beford [mailto:bruce.bef...@myfairpoint.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 5:13 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA-500 FCC docs Copy and paste onto one line in your browser:

[Elecraft] KUSB

2010-04-20 Thread Peter Chamalian
I've just upgraded to a new computer with no serial ports so I need to be able to update the firmware in my K3. I know the KUSB is available and from what I read, it's a usb to serial cable to enable direct communication between computer and radio. I'm running Windows 7, 64-bit computer.

Re: [Elecraft] multi port usb hub and k3 KUSB

2010-04-20 Thread Peter Chamalian
Use a powered hub rather than non-powered. Pete, W1RM -Original Message- From: Phil Kane [mailto:k2...@kanafi.org] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 7:59 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] multi port usb hub and k3 KUSB On 4/20/2010 3:26 PM, Gary Slagel wrote: Has

[Elecraft] SPLIT Macro revisited

2009-11-16 Thread Peter Chamalian
The good folks at Elecraft provided me with a solution to my earlier posted problem. Using the original macro for split: SWT13;SWT13;FT1;UPB4;RT0;XT0;SB1;BW$0080 Works fine if you only intend to use it on cw. But if you go to ssb, it has two problems: a) it doesn't switch modes and

Re: [Elecraft] K3: BAND up/down problem with FW 3.56 and later

2009-11-15 Thread Peter Chamalian
I just tried cycling through bands with the band control and did not encounter that problem. I wonder if you are set on split which I found would not let me cycle through modes but again no problem changing bands. Pete, W1RM -Original Message- From: Brian Machesney

[Elecraft] Split Macro not changing modes

2009-11-13 Thread Peter Chamalian
Here's an odd thing with the split macro. If I'm on cw and have gotten there via N1MM logger, I press the button assigned to the macro and it works and I'm on cw with both vfos. Now I go to a ssb spot, click on the spot. VFO A is in ssb mode. I press them same macro button but vfo B does

Re: [Elecraft] K3 new GAIN knobs

2009-10-28 Thread Peter Chamalian
I didn't realize this was a wide spread problem. I received my new knob set last Friday. Pete, W1RM -Original Message- From: KM5Q [mailto:k...@mac.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 3:46 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 new GAIN knobs Improved knobs are

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation

2009-10-18 Thread Peter Chamalian
Hey, that's cool! Thanks Eric. Pete, W1RM -Original Message- From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft [mailto:e...@elecraft.com] Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 3:21 PM To: p...@xs4all.nl Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Split operation Quickly double tap A-B. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] Mic and Headset

2009-09-06 Thread Peter Chamalian
more audio output from your headphones by plugging them into the rear speaker jack. Set CONFIG:SPKRS to 2 (for stereo). 73, Mike K2MK Peter Chamalian Sun, 06 Sep 2009 05:07:34 -0700 I'm curious as to what others are using for a mic and headset with the K3. I currently have a Heil Pro Set Quite

[Elecraft] Mic and Headset

2009-09-06 Thread Peter Chamalian
I'm curious as to what others are using for a mic and headset with the K3. I currently have a Heil Pro Set Quite Phone with the DX (HC-4) element. I find a) the audio level in the headset to be rather low and b) just got some mic audio comments from a local saying the audio didn't sound like me

Re: [Elecraft] Mic and Headset

2009-09-06 Thread Peter Chamalian
To: Peter Chamalian; 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mic and Headset The HC-4 element isn't supposed to sound like you; it's supposed to cut through QRM. Personally, I can't stand the harsh sound of it, but it does do what it's supposed to do. If you want a mic element that sounds like

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Audio Level and Heil Pro Set

2009-08-03 Thread Peter Chamalian
Peter Chamalian Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:06:06 -0700 I've been enjoying my K3 but find the audio output in my Heil Pro Set is rather weak. Is there a mismatch here or some setting that will boost the audio level? Just for the record, I hae the latest production release firmware, speaker

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Audio Level and Heil Pro Set

2009-08-03 Thread Peter Chamalian
. Unfortunately, it is not remembered if you cycle power. 73, Mike K2MK Peter Chamalian Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:06:06 -0700 I've been enjoying my K3 but find the audio output in my Heil Pro Set is rather weak. Is there a mismatch here or some setting that will boost the audio level? Just for the record, I hae

[Elecraft] Audio Level and Heil Pro Set

2009-08-02 Thread Peter Chamalian
I've been enjoying my K3 but find the audio output in my Heil Pro Set is rather weak. Is there a mismatch here or some setting that will boost the audio level? Just for the record, I hae the latest production release firmware, speaker + phones is no. Thanks, Pete, W1RM

Re: [Elecraft] Audio Level and Heil Pro Set

2009-08-02 Thread Peter Chamalian
Yep, it is. Should have mentioned that in my first email. Pete, W1RM -Original Message- From: Vic K2VCO [mailto:v...@rakefet.com] Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2009 5:16 PM To: Peter Chamalian Cc: 'Elecraft' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Audio Level and Heil Pro Set Peter Chamalian wrote: I've

Re: [Elecraft] MCU LD and K3 Utility

2009-07-11 Thread Peter Chamalian
Message- From: Dick Dievendorff [mailto:die...@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 1:47 PM To: 'Peter Chamalian' Cc: 'Elecraft' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] MCU LD and K3 Utility If you can, would you describe blew up better for me (a private e-mail would be fine). I'd like to determine what

[Elecraft] MCU LD and K3 Utility

2009-07-10 Thread Peter Chamalian
Things are really balled up. I tried to upload the latest firmware but as I was checking to see which serial port was connected to the computer, the K3 Utility blew up and in spite of my best efforts to uninstall and reinstall, when I launch it, it tried to connect to the K3 on a port that

[Elecraft] Interfacing

2009-05-23 Thread Peter Chamalian
I'm hoping someone has a solution for my dilemma. I am trying to attain full automation using all the equipment listed below so that when I change bands, all the equipment follows. I am 90 percent there with the set up I describe. The one piece that is not working properly is the amplifier is