? You gain by having a low angle
antenna with low transmission line loss, and it requires only one support.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com
To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Cc: KX3 k...@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2015 12
which
cable it really is, like trying another USB cable to the SignaLink or using
ferrite. I know how frustrating these things can be, but in the majority of
cases, the problem can be knocked down to the point of being liveable. Good
luck.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From
good paper written on this
and it's very understandable.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Amy Wilhelm netcrushe...@gmail.com
To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 9:36:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 + SignaLink USB noise problems
Having
connector for the
SignaLink. The SignaLink will key the radio with out needing other connections.
This may help some of the noise problem.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: bs usb bs...@k5dkz.com
To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 5:01:45 PM
.
There's nothing really wrong with DM780; I'm just accustomed to using FLDIGI.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Michael Rudolph mrudo...@therabbi.com
To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2015 8:00:25 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Advice on software
I
Dan,
I bought an XG-3 at Dayton. I had my confirmation by Tuesday afterward. Eric
took my order and Lisa did some follow up paperwork for me.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Dan Atchison via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent
+ and had zero issues.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: John Reilly reill...@comcast.net
To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 6:19:48 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3: SDR Software Solution!
I have been trying to find a good computer SDR software
barefoot.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: John k...@hamradio.me
To: elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, March 2, 2015 12:13:05 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 - Power out vs. ALC bars
Hello all,
I had a successful binge of RTTY this weekend in the NAQP using
power down to the 100% duty
cycle level. Your audio input controls the ALC. I don't have my manual handy,
but I can say it is covered there.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: John k...@hamradio.me
To: k3...@comcast.net
Cc: elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday
discussion of the real receiver issues. That should put Bob's work in
perspective and help make sense of the data. And, IMHO, using a K3 or KX3 is
the way to go. And for me, my requirement set drove me to the KX3, and I
haven't been disappointed.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message
be looked at to decide what makes a great
radio. I suggest a review of some of Rhode's papers. His writings make
extremely interesting reading as it addresses this discussion directly.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com
To: Chester Alderman
,
Barry
K3NDM
Original Message===
Hello all,
I am curious.
I am fairly new to the KX3. I have used several software packages in the
past with my base stations including MacLogger and HRD. What do people
use with the KX-3 and why?
Mark
signals.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Mark Tellez aar...@gmail.com
To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, January 4, 2015 1:34:41 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] getting started with QRP
Hello all and happy 2015!
I am not new to amateur radio but I am new
of
stations. It worked amazingly well this weekend on 40 where the QRM level was
unreal. I use search and pounce for contesting and do pretty well. Try it, and
good luck.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Tom Blahovici tom...@videotron.ca
To: lmarion lmar...@mt.net
Cc
Tom,
You need to leave 160 and 80 for a while. The upper bands are on fire.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Tom Blahovici tom...@videotron.ca
To: Dick Dievendorff d...@elecraft.com
Cc: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net, jsdroys...@nc.rr.com
Sent: Saturday, November
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Ellmore, Doug d...@ellmore.net
To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2014 6:57:30 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] New Release of Win4K3/KX3 Suite
First let me say, I am not an employee of Win4K Suite, but I just want to
spread
of years. Our local power company only has a
few techs to handle an area of about half the state, but they do respond. I
would expect they would come out to fix your problem also. Just make sure they
know you are a ham operator.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Morgan
David,
I've been using the external USB Steinberg UR22. It's 192KHz sample rate at 24
bits. It's listed as have a 120 db SNR. It's ASIO compliant and cost is around
$130 from Sweetwater. I don't know if Linux supports this card or not.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From
to chase DX or nets, and then change the antenna configuration to
maximize that. There is no single perfect antenna nor is there a perfect single
configuration. Everything with antennas is a compromise, so stick one up and
see what happens.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: w7
a panadapter or
equivalent, you'll see what I have found.
I live in the midst of a number of hams, some are running amps and one is just
under a mile away. My KX3 has tolerated this abuse without me needing to do
something special. Hopefully, you'll be able to work something out.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
balun, an RF choke, to prevent common mode problems. I have not had problems
with common mode currents with this arrangement, and it will work at higher
powers than the 100 Watts I normally use so long as the baluns and coax are
rated for the power level you plan to run.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
with the transmit equalizer,
compression, and mic gain until I had the audio I wanted; the same settings
also work well with the Elecraft handheld mic. It might be that the elements
are the same as Elecraft has been using Heil elements in their mics for the K2
and the K3.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
is facing the same HOA problem. He
has worked a lot of DX using low power and PSK31. There are other antennas that
work, but nothing comes to mind that is as simple as this.
Best of Luck,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Sean Wall seancw...@gmail.com
To: elecraft
Eric,
What timing. I just found Dean's note letting me know my number is up. Thanks
for taking the time.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com
To: Barry LaZar k3...@comcast.net, elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday
I'll play with it when I get a chance. I had my first mail delivery today, and
my GAWD whatta load.
- Original Message -
From: Doug Ellmore Sr. d...@ellmore.net
To: NA3DX-Field-Day na3dx...@ellmore.net, p...@mailman.qth.net,
elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, February 3, 2014
to connect to a station nearby or
1200 miles away. As I have only one station nearby, ~120 miles, I usually use
the Florida station, ~ 1000 miles, on 20m meters in the afternoon. The most
important thing is to know/learn what your equipment will do and develope a
little practice.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
__
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 support this email list:
line. Use
something like RG-8X, LMR-240, or good quality RG-8. This should work very well
and will be almost impossible to see from the street.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
Original Message===
Does anyone have any experience using multi-turn loop antennas with SGC¹s
(or other) antenna tuners
if you are a computer science major
or want to change hobbys from radio to computers.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 12:27:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PC laptop for K3/KX3
to mind is the one that
FlexRadio uses in its 3000 or 5000. After weeks of effort by two of use we got
it to work, but I really do not recommend going down this round; buy a cheap PC
and save the grief.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com
to play
with as compared to the PC.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Dave Moorman k...@comcast.net
To: Elecraft Elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 8:23:02 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes
Hello, All -
I’d like
Dave,
Your points are well taken. An interface might be the best choice, but it is
possible to not do so. As I said earlier I use a Signalink, but your favorite
is OK. My general recommendation would use an interface though it's not
mandatory with the KX3.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original
suspect that is contributing to some of the garbage on the
screen. And, Elecraft suggests that you should stay at 48 KHz due to internal
flatness of the radio's response, anyway.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Tom tom...@videotron.ca
To: Barry LaZar k3...@comcast.net
Dale,
I like and use a SignaLink USB and like it. However, almost any of the popular
interfaces will work. Or, you could just use the mic and headphone connectors
on your PC and run cables to the mic and headphone connectors on the KX3. That
can work also.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original
experience, it is worth the effort to
build the antenna as it will outperform a similar single wire inverted L. I
suggest reading Bill Orr, and others, on this antenna.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Roger D Johnson n...@roadrunner.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent
Bob,
I do a save configuration every time I update firmware. My inference is that
you can save your configuration every time you say save configuration.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Bob Baltz b...@hogbytes.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, September
to best these are, but they do work. Best of luck.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Bill Ross k6...@verizon.net
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 3:50:17 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Loop antenna's
I read the two posts about the MFJ loop antenna
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Richard Neese kb3...@gmail.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, August 4, 2013 4:09:23 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] posting of kx3 shacks and antennas.
I wouls like to see some of the kx3 shacks and antennas used
happened to me a few times. Nothing else comes to mind. My experience has been
when the KX3 speaks, hams listen.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Bill Haden bha...@flexbrite.com
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 2:29:24 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 tx
I'm impressed. But, I have to ask how many balls do you guys have up in the air
at once and when do you sleep?
723,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com
To: Richard Thorpe kis...@me.com
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 1
score beat out many QRO competitors. We've been at it for a few years. So,
you should be able to replicate our results with on the air practice. Chasing
DX is a good way to practice. Again, congratulations.
Vy 73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Aaron Melton aa
Better check the writeup. It says that the amp will not work with the Flex or
KX3.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Rick McClelland, AA5S aa5s.r...@gmail.com
To: Richard Thorpe kis...@me.com
Cc: Elecraft Discussion List elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 18
Sounds like clashing drivers or a driver that is incompatible with way you are
operating. I suggest that you contact the maker of your USB/serial adapter and
get an updated driver.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Pete Meier pme...@mac.com
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Dick,
I still use it. It works for some residual things I do. Everything else is XP
or Win7. I've also run DOS 6.0. If it works, I might use it. I see no reason to
blindly upgrade if it still works. I can see some of my friends cringing at
this.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message
Lee,
I think I'd use a small, ~8Ah. The solar panel will charge the battery, and the
battery will keep the voltage closer to what you need. The best part is that
you'll be able to operate after dark.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Lee Stephens b2rie
based radials. And you are going
to miss out on gain at the much lower angles.
I hope this helps.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Joel Black w4...@charter.net
To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 8:37:15 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Elevated vs
you have an 8 KHz IF.
Do try again. It's really a great operation when it's running. I rarely run
without it these days.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Richard Gillingham w...@hotmail.com
To: k7nhb desig...@quickdata.com, elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, April 1
at Radio Shack for about
$10. It didn't totally remove the spike, but it did knock it down a bit.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Lyle Johnson kk7p4...@gmail.com
To: k7nhb desig...@quickdata.com
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 8:50:35 PM
Subject
Giff,
That was fast. The 100 Watter from Elecraft that matches your new toy
should be out soon. If you can't wait, Tentec has anew one out that got good
review in QST and they said it plays nice with the KX3. However, I'm waiting
for Elecraft amp for my KX3.
73 from Fla.,
Barry
K3NDM
I've used the K3 setup for mine. It works.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Matthew Zilmer mzil...@magellangps.com
To: Michael Mardis mikejmar...@aol.com, Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 1:00:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] problems connecting HRD
appeared to be superb.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: wb4...@knology.net
To: Barry LaZar k3...@comcast.net, elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 5:03:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Wait For The K4 Direct RF Sampled SDR?
I love my K3/P3/SVGA and my
into a good tuner. And, oh yes, get it up as high as
possible.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Ken G Kopp kengk...@gmail.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 6:06:25 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] OT: G5RV's and variants
It's already been pointed
watts so that you will have
enough power. Other than the power fold back, everything works FB.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Rick Robinson rickw...@gmail.com
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, February 7, 2013 6:21:49 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 with external
split and not know it. What
will happen is that the station you are answering will not hear you as you
won't be on his frequency. My AC97 in my laptop has that problem, for instance.
Have a look and best of luck.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: w2b...@aol.com
To: Elecraft
What about VAC, NaP3, FLDIGI, etc
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Clint clint.st...@sbcglobal.net
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 5:13:49 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Windows 8
Just FYI. I just installed Windows 8 on my new Dell i7. I can
I've found so far with NaP3 is I can hear
the refresh in the audio out; this was not the case with the other software.
Bottom line: NaP3 seems to fit the KX3 better than other software.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Brian Pepperdine brianpepperd...@sympatico.ca
with neat software.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com
To: gdaug...@stanford.edu
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 9:52:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 + NaP3
NaP3 is a panadapter display program. I know just a little
the
192KHz. bandwidth, consideration of a 192KHz. capable card is kinda mute. Go
for a card that has high linearity and low internal noise, and some of those do
not go to 192KHz.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Eric,
I was under the impression the the KX3 would not perform as well as the K2, but
would be a better trail radio with some gee whiz features. Looks like you guys
over-achieved. Good show!!
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e
input and out put card set to the EMU-0202 and use the audio jack
of the soundcard to connect to a powered stereo speaker.
4. Make sure you are really plugged into the EMU-0202 as you think you need.
Best of luck and enjoy.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Buck k4ia k
and
were smart enough to know that line loss = negative gain. It's terrible to get
old and forget those early lessons.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2012 3:56:28 AM
Subject: Re
Holger,
Laptops, which are very popular, may have only 2 jacks, headphone and mic/line
in. My Toshiba is set up that way . The input can be either mic or line in; I
can't have both.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Holger Schurig holgerschu...@gmail.com
To: Joe Subich
, easy to set up and use
package. With the additional sound card, I can do other things. So, I'd say
your characterization is a bit off.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 4:32:59 PM
and it works. If you need an impedance transformation,
you will need to be a little more serious.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Steve KC8QVO kc8...@yahoo.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:13:54 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 - 1:1 balun
I have
contest op
who likes to run full legal limit. He kept commenting that he couldn't believe
what we were doing at 5W. Oh, yes. He owns a K3.
Wayne/Eric,
You guys done good!! The KX3 is a keeper!
Vy 73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com
Eric,
I just received mine, 0323, today. I had it on the air about 45 minutes
later and tested with a station in Florida on 17 M. I must say I'm impressed by
the work you guys did. The only thing left is to learn to use the features.
Vy 73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From
that will work.
Additionally, you might try Harbor Freight. They are the folk we got the 45 W
worth of panels from.
73,
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: eric norris gliderboy1...@yahoo.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2012 7:18:24 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] OT
Don,
My only concern is having mine for Field Day. My group operates QRP. I did
order mine on day 2. I expect that with K2s, K3s, and KX3s life on Field Day is
going to be a real hoot.
Barry
K3NDM
- Original Message -
From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com
To: Tony Estep estept
68 matches
Mail list logo
