I should have clarified: the K4 will exhibit 100% AI ("auto-info") control and
far faster update speeds.
Wayne
> On May 26, 2020, at 8:30 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>
> Tom,
>
> This will also be true of the K4.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
Tom,
This will also be true of the K4.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On May 26, 2020, at 8:27 AM, Tom wrote:
>
> Hi
> A little trivia: The AI mode in the Elecraft radios is far from complete.
> Only a small subset of commands are available.
> On Yaesu radios, everything done on the radios is supported
Hi Drew,
The K4 has one linear control range of 0-15 for both NR and NB, making
adjustment far simpler. There's virtually no delay in setting up NR.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Fri, May 22, 2020 at 7:11 PM Drew AF2Z wrote:
> Has there been any news about the K4 NR & NB? If so, I've missed it. I'm
>
Hi Rich,
I copied this to the designer of the KRC2 to get his input/suggestions.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On May 20, 2020, at 3:34 PM, Rich wrote:
>
> I had been in conversation with Elecraft Tech Support, but I have not heard
> back from them in three weeks. So I will throw this out to the
We have both.
Wayne
> On May 18, 2020, at 4:39 PM, W2xj wrote:
>
> Better to use a choke
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On May 18, 2020, at 6:47 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
>>
>> I believe Elecraft equipment has static drains built in but I always put a
>> resistor in a PL-259 plugged into one
you could take an educated guess.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
>
> 73,
> Drew
> AF2Z
>
>
> On 05/18/20 11:12, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> We certainly appreciate the interest in a K4 kit. It does take longer to get
>> the kit version out since many new drawings are required
All of our radios have bleeder resistors at the antenna jacks.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On May 18, 2020, at 3:46 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
>
> I believe Elecraft equipment has static drains built in but I always put a
> resistor in a PL-259 plugged into one arm of a coax tee with the antenna on
> the
I have K2/10 S/N 1, but I'm not sure I want to part with it.
Wayne
N6KR
> On May 18, 2020, at 12:40 PM, George P Linehan III via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> Paul, WA6YCA
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ra time. Our
documenters are busy as beavers working on the owner's manual. (I don't mean
chewing it, though a printed copy would be a good source of fiber.)
Wayne
N6KR
>
> Buck, k4ia
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> On 5/18/2020 12:12 PM, Wayne Burdick
We certainly appreciate the interest in a K4 kit. It does take longer to get
the kit version out since many new drawings are required to accurately
communicate details on modules, cables, and hardware to builders (as opposed to
in-house assembly personnel). Can't really put a date on the kit
There's also a shortcut. If you hold the ATT switch in for about 3 seconds, it
takes you directly to attenuator value selection. Note that the selected value
is stored on a per-band basis, as with preamp setting.
Wayne
N6KR
> On May 18, 2020, at 6:08 AM, Mark Musick wrote:
>
> The K3S has
Yes.
You can put the VFOs (and the two receivers) on different bands, too. And on
different antennas if you have a K4D.
Wayne
N6KR
> On May 16, 2020, at 11:59 AM, Jim Miller wrote:
>
> If I'm on 6m with my K4D can I have different modes on the separate
> receivers? I'd like to have WSJT
Not to worry, Lynn. We're not going public :)
Wayne
N6KR
> On May 16, 2020, at 11:47 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
> wrote:
>
> I love the general idea of a well-funded (dare I say "fan funded") Elecraft,
> but I hope they do not sell shares and go public.
>
> Under U.S. Law, Wayne and Eric
Mike,
K4HDs will take longer. We were working on a final piece of the HDR module when
the lockdown hit. It also uses additional parts affected by the supply chain,
including crystal filters, different ADCs, etc.
Those who take delivery on a K4D can later upgrade to a K4HD at any time by
CW ops, especially those doing weak-signal DXing and DXpedition work, will now
benefit from a second APF filter bandwidth in the K4. The original bandwidth is
30 Hz, which is good for code speeds up to about 30 WPM. The second bandwidth
selection is 50 Hz, which allows copy up to about 50 WPM.
my continued efforts to find a sweet spot between
> functionality and portability using two KX3 etc.
>
> https://nomadic.blog/2020/05/08/of-cannons-beer-and-paradise/
>
> Paul
> W6PNG/M0SNA
> www.nomadic.blog
>
>> On May 15, 2020, at 12:34 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
&g
Hi Paul,
> I think I’ve read that the K4 will have 3 TX antenna ports and possibly up to
> 5 RX antenna ports.
The KAT4 ATU provides three SO-239 antenna jacks. Any of the three antennas can
be selected for transmit. By extension, this becomes the default antenna for
the receivers, unless
Just a follow-up on this topic for those using PSK31 mode: The K4 handles
upper- and lower-case characters, in both transmit and receive. Previously we
handled upper-case only.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On May 9, 2020, at 10:18 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>
> Recently we've bee
ll. You could track
>> the course of sunlight on 10 meters (which went dead at sundown), and there
>> was a lot of activity.
>> I was 17 in 1957, and had been licensed since '55
>>
>> While the ARRL did not list it as a contest, it was regarded as a contest by
>&
scorers at the top of each
> category.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 5/14/2020 2:20 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> Jim,
>> I bet FD in 1957 was a real hoot (at the record peak of the sunspot cycle).
>
Jim,
I bet FD in 1957 was a real hoot (at the record peak of the sunspot cycle).
(FWIW, I was born in '57, which explains a lot.)
Wayne
> On May 14, 2020, at 11:10 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
>
> On 5/14/2020 7:56 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>> However it has become a "contest" to see who and
Recently we've been testing and enhancing the K4's built-in text decode/encode.
This feature is very convenient on the K4, with multiple lines of received
text, and the ability to use a keyboard (wired or wireless) at any of the three
USB-A jacks. You can also transmit in any of these modes by
On a related note: Because the K4 has a touch screen, desktop usability is
greatly enhanced by having the screen tilted away from you. The tilt stand
should be used unless the radio is elevated.
73,
Wayne
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Precisely. Twins, in fact :)
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> On May 7, 2020, at 1:26 PM, Mike VE3YF wrote:
>
> Hoop:
>
> The height of just the front panel on the KPA1500 is 4 1/2" so looking at
> pictures of the K4 I am presuming the K4 has the same measurements as the
> KPA1500, that way the K4
Hi Tommy,
I designed both keys, but I prefer the KXPD2. I use a KXPD2 with the KX2
frequently and have never had a problem. We improved the design over time.
It weighs less than the KXPD3, takes up less space when packed, and is shorter
so when it’s used trailside, the paddle tips will be
t.
>
> I understand all of the difficulties experienced over the last year, but
> really would appreciate some sort of idea about the K4 status.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tom W4KX
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On May 1, 2020, at 1:25 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>>
>
Hi Steve,
Thanks for your comments, and welcome to the CW brotherhood. I too was having
a blast on 7QP and NEQP over the weekend.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On May 2, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Steve Anness wrote:
>
> Recently I decided after almost 19 years in ham radio I would finally do
> what it takes
Given the number of requests we've received, we've decided to do another run of
KAT3A modules for the K3/K3S. We have a small number in stock, ready to be
shipped. Orders beyond that will be filled as soon as the next build is
completed.
The highly reliable KAT3A covers 160-6 meters and
Eric will be posting an update soon.
Wayne
N6KR
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> On May 1, 2020, at 9:34 AM, Joseph Trombino, Jr wrote:
>
> Howdy Gang.
>
> Checked the Elecraft website and not much new on the K4 delivery dates.
>
> Also, haven’t seen any videos on new K4 features as mentioned by
For each product, we experimented with air flow direction and many other
variables. The current configurations produced the fastest and most consistent
cooling.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Apr 30, 2020, at 12:01 PM, Andy Durbin wrote:
>
> "Why does the KPA500 suck air from the top vents and blow it
Hi Tommy,
If you're interested in field operating -- Field Day, mini-DXpeditions, HFpack,
etc. -- you might consider a KX3 or KX2. The KX2 is my personal go-to radio for
all of these activities because it's so small (half the size of the KX3) while
still putting out up to 10 W from its
DPOTA (n): Deserted Parks on the Air. (This activity is not to be confused with
anticovidespotism, an emerging movement to thwart lockdowns.)
* * *
In the midst of all the fine Spring weather we're having, are you getting out,
in both senses of the phrase? I'm finding no shortage of places to
> On Apr 23, 2020, at 1:26 PM, Charlie Delta via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> Will the K4 have alternate S-meter scales since its direct sampling.
> Dbm, and Dbuv would be useful.
It's calibrated at S9 = -73 dBm, with markings in dB above S9 and in S-units
below S9, as with our other transceivers.
Simulation of traditional analog meters is possible, though not in the works at
present.
The advantage of the K4's present high-resolution bar graphs is especially
apparent in transmit mode, where we simultaneously show forward power, SWR,
ALC, and compression. We've found this to be extremely
We've been making some final changes to firmware associated with the S-meters.
Seemed like a good time to summarize how they work.
The S-meters in the K4 have been upgraded from the K3/K3S:
- separate, color-coded S-meters for VFO A and B
- higher resolution (twice as many bars)
- calibration
The KAT4 is rated at 120 W to match the K4.
Some competing ATUs only go to 3:1 or so. For someone on a small lot trying to
use all bands, or during field operation, allowing for up to 10:1 means you use
antennas on bands on which they're not resonant.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Apr 19, 2020, at 7:47 PM, Nolan Kienitz wrote:
>
> Wayne & Crew,
>
> Any granular details about the CW Keyer in the K4?
>
> Any possibility of embedding WinKeyer platform?
This is certainly possible, but not currently in the works.
>
> CW Keying modes? Will you have Ultimatic,
> On Apr 19, 2020, at 7:28 PM, B. wrote:
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> I was looking at the information on the Elecraft website regarding the K4
> and its features and functions and either missed or could not find any
> reference to a couple of items I wanted to know about. Specifically, I was
> looking
We already have this capability, too
Wayne
N6KR
> On Apr 19, 2020, at 1:10 PM, hawley, charles j jr
> wrote:
>
> When I read about the touch controls, I suddenly had an image in my mind of a
> small touch tablet on the desk that had all the controls on it that were on
> the K4 display.
This is definitely planned.
Wayne
> On Apr 19, 2020, at 11:41 AM, Barry LaZar wrote:
>
> And, how will I be able to interface CW Skimmer for contesting? Will there
> be a I output available in MME format as there will be no IF.
>
> 73,
> Barry
> K3NDM
>
> On Sun, Apr 19, 2020, 12:37 PM Art
Greetings from locked-down California I hope everyone, near and far, is
staying safe!
I thought I'd take a break from playing with the K4 and tweaking firmware to
give everyone a status report from the engineering side. (Eric has been keeping
everyone informed about how Elecraft has been
Hi Mike,
I can probably scrounge up the original Lm and other specs for you.
Varactor capacitance vs. voltage for the parts I used in the design is readily
available on the web. Just search for the part datasheet.
Varactor tuning of the filter is great for varying the bandwidth, but it is a
As Eric alluded to, the entire Elecraft design team is safely working from
home. We're busy adding new capabilities to the K4 and testing it in real-world
conditions. (If it weren't for the lock-down, I and other early users would
still be inviting operators over to try it. Previous
One of our customers who has outfitted units with KX2s is hoping we'll provide
an Army-green case color option (olive drab). Note: We're not talking about
camo -- just a solid color :)
To make such an option viable we'd need to know if there's enough demand, both
military and otherwise.
Hi all,
We've had request for suggestions about where to purchase Li-ion battery cells,
packs and chargers in Australia. Anyone know of a reputable supplier?
Thanks,
Wayne
N6KR
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> On Mar 3, 2020, at 4:10 AM,
> wrote:
>
> Will the K4 support VNC?
>
> Gregg W6IZT
>
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Hi all,
I forwarded a few questions from HF Pack list members to a Special Forces
commander whose unit has been using KX2s in the field for three years. He
passed along the following additional comments:
"We prefer to use Off Center Fed Dipoles (OCFD). They work for us because
I believe the theoretical limit is in the 5.something range, and we'll
certainly test this.
Wayne
> On Feb 28, 2020, at 4:30 PM, W2xj wrote:
>
> am should go to at least 6 KHz or be totally unrestricted.
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Feb 28, 2020, at 7:27
Hi Grant,
The K4 will allow independent setting of TX bandwidth for voice and audio data
modes up to something in excess of 4 kHz. SSB, ESSB, AM, and audio data will
each have their own setting.
As with the K3S, it'll be up to the user to judge whether the use of wider
bandwidths is
No. Scanning proceeds from the VFO A frequency to the VFO B frequency, and is
actually implemented only on the main receiver. This applies to the
K3/K3S/KX2/KX3.
The K4 will likely have additional scanning options, e.g. scanning separately
on the two receivers.
Wayne
N6KR
> On Feb 28, 2020,
The K4 has audio tone generation commands.
Wayne
elecraft.com
> On Feb 15, 2020, at 2:12 PM, Andy Durbin wrote:
>
> Good to know I wasn't the only one wanting to do this. In my case I wanted
> to make my TS-590S beep if power was manually set above my controller's
> programmed band
The latter.
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> On Feb 15, 2020, at 4:24 AM, Dave Cole wrote:
>
> Hi Wayne,
>
> Does the "W" suffix apply for all macro commands, or just the KY macro
> command?
>
> 73, and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z)
> https://www.nk7z.net
> ARRL Volunteer Examiner
> ARRL Technical Specialist
>
ot;>" to start and
> terminate a macro...
>
> So no go... Any other way to suppress xmit send a character, then re-enable
> xmit?
>
>
> 73, and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z)
> https://www.nk7z.net
> ARRL Volunteer Examiner
> ARRL Technical Specialist
> ARRL Asst.
Here’s one way.
You can send a string, say a letter ‘T’ (etc.) in CW mode with tone output only
by embedding “<“ (RF off) and “>” (RF on) characters in a KYtext command.
For example:
KYW;
The ‘W’ forces the K3 to complete the message send before moving on to other
commands in the macro.
Hi Mike,
> Mike Morrow wrote:
>
> 1. Is the KX2 supplied by Elecraft identical to those supplied to amateurs?
Yes. They may be using aftermarket accessories -- not sure.
>
> 2. Is the KX2 being supplied by external DC power?
I believe they use it with both internal and external
FYI:
I asked one of our U.S. military KX2 customers (a special forces commander) to
describe how they use the rig. Here's the verbatim quote:
* * *
"We use the KX2 to enable us to communicate in emergency situations where
military-issue gear is unsuitable, impractical, or has failed. Its
> hb9...@hispeed.ch wrote:
>
> Can anyone roughly confirm IMD3 K3S ?
Andy,
I'm sorry that your testing showed low TX IMD. Typically all HF bands are in
the low 30s (i.e., -30 dBc or better, using the ARRL method, with Vsupply = 14
V). This is similar to that of other transceivers using the
Hi Gordon,
It's a safe bet that there are a thousand or more KX2 owners represented on
this list. There are also many frequenting the KX2/KX3-specific list,
elecraft...@groups.io.
I use mine every weekend :)
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Jan 29, 2020, at 7:05 PM, Charles G. Saunders wrote:
>
> Hi
Yes. That's built in, and it's one way we demo the K4 at hamfests.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Jan 28, 2020, at 7:21 PM, Rick Miller - N1RM wrote:
>
> Will it be possible for a "base" K4 to remotely control a K4D or K4HD?
>
> Rick
> N1RM
>
>
>
> --
> Sent from:
My son and I hiked a few miles into Henry Coe state park yesterday, setting up
a winter FD station (KX2) at a spot overlooking an idyllic pond full of
bullfrogs. The weather was, ironically, just about perfect: 60 F, no wind, blue
skies. I regret that we weren't able to share the pain of those
Today: www.winterfieldday.com
Happy trails...stay warm.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
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Time to break out the portable rigs and snow-shoes, everyone: it's Winter Field
Day, 2020.
I was reminded of this by Bonnie, KQ6XA. She forwarded some info from the WFDA
(Winter Field Day Association), repeated below.
I'm embarrassed to report that we've lost our Winter here in the Bay Area,
Nice to hear a Sierra on the air, Willie. Eric (WA6HHQ) also contributed to
that design. That was the first time we collaborated.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Jan 15, 2020, at 3:59 PM, WILLIE BABER wrote:
>
> Hello All,
>
> I operated in the Classic Exchange event, and on Tuesday evening on 80
That is in the plan.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Jan 15, 2020, at 6:52 AM, Charles Sells wrote:
>
> Does anyone know if the K4 will have an audio scope capabilities?
>
> 73 de Charles
> W4PPP
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Hi all,
We've been making contacts with our K4s as often as possible, often in
conjunction with checkout of new software. But the Elecraft CW an SSB nets are
another great resource that we've been overlooking. We'll be getting on these
nets frequently in the future.
Also note that we're going
And we're still selling them, too :)
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Jan 13, 2020, at 2:27 PM, Macy monkeys wrote:
>
> Hard to believe 20 years have gone by since I built my K2. Well, I think it's
> been close to 20 years. I have S/N 586. In any event, I put it on air today.
> Somehow it got buried
We pay the royalty :)
Wayne
N6KR
> On Jan 12, 2020, at 8:35 AM, James F. Boehner MD via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> I have a question as to the video output connector.
>
> The K4 appears to have an HDMI connector for the monitor output.
>
> I have been told by other manufacturers that using an
Apologies in advance for what will likely be the most OT post of the new decade.
If you know of a possible opportunity for a 16-year-old interested in wildlife
behavior and conservation, please contact me *off-list*. Griffin hopes to apply
his knowledge of animals, birds, plants, and science in
I finally installed a single 50 W, 12 V solar panel on the roof for light
backup purposes -- phone/pad/laptop/flashlight charging, natural-power use of
the KX2/KX3, etc. Connecting the panel directly to automotive-style USB
chargers works great when the sun is shining.
My 15 year old thinks
As of now the LCD still shows panadapter(s) if an external monitor is attached.
It would be possible to use more of the LCD for TX monitoring, text decode,
etc., in this situation, but I can't give you any specifics at this time.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Jan 2, 2020, at 8:22 PM, Dave Erickson
You can turn the brightness down to something quite low. I wouldn't suggest
turning it all the way off, as the display shows critical operating status.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Jan 3, 2020, at 3:52 AM, Tom Lizak wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> Can the K4 display be turned off if one does not want
> On Jan 3, 2020, at 7:22 AM, eric norris via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> Will the K4 transmit at 136 or 472 kHz,
Yes.
> and if so at what power level and through which antenna port?
Tentatively, up to ~5 dBm, using XVTR OUT only.
> If so, at first ship or in the future?
Probably first
The LCD also has an extremely wide viewing angle, and high max brightness.
Wayne
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> On Jan 2, 2020, at 4:23 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> Hi Dave,
>
> The K4's internal LCD has a resolution 1024x600, which is very sharp.
>
> We also demonstrate the K4
Our thoughts go out to our Australian customers and their families, as well as
the thousands of other Australians affected by wildfires.
California, too, has seen record droughts and wildfires in recent years, so we
can empathize. But the number of fires in VK as well as their wide
This is very much in the plan.
Wayne
> On Dec 30, 2019, at 4:07 PM, E.H. Russell wrote:
>
> As a developer very familiar with connecting SDR radios with CW Skimmer, the
> best hope for a connection with the K4 is to stream the K4 IQ data to a PC
> running Windows, and have a 3rd party app
The K4 has sufficient internal horsepower to run advanced software
applications; that's one major reason we included a general-purpose processor.
However, all third party applications will require modification to run in the
K4 environment, and they'll be vetting by our staff before being made
We've been mining this thread for gems, of which there are many. Thanks to all
who have contributed pragmatic observations, bold suggestions, and wistful
memories.
Happy holidays to all.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Dec 23, 2019, at 7:12 AM, Bill Johnson wrote:
>
> Well put. Totally agree.
>
>
And yet, dabbling in a different part of the electromagnetic spectrum -- with
simple optical telescopes -- never gets old.
Wayne
> On Dec 16, 2019, at 12:14 PM, David Gilbert wrote:
>
>
> Since you asked ...
>
> I'm not trying to be negative for the sake of being negative, but I think the
Hams of a certain age, including yours truly (first licensed in 1971) recall
their excitement on joining the hobby: there was the promise of contact with
faraway places, collection of vivid QSL cards, mastery of esoteric equipment,
synchrony with the rhythms of Morse code, and the crafting of
We discovered yesterday that the photo of the AX1 on eHam was so fuzzy that it
was unrecognizable as a material object, must less a whip antenna. That's been
fixed (https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=14042).
A review category for the AXE1 was also just added
bug
> along with a few thousand mosquitoes and blackflies. One problem though,
> I've never owned a cell phone. I need some other way of knowing when I'm in
> a dead zone. Any suggestions?
>
> Joe ve3vxo
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on
> behalf of Wayne Burdick
>
Have you seen those cell-phone company maps showing how much of the country
they cover? Inevitably, they reveal a patchwork of Dead Zones (DZs): places
where coverage is not just bad...it's non-existent.
In such inhospitable realms, your choices are smoke signals, sat phone, or ham
radio.
FYI: We've updated the "About Us" page on our web site. You can get to the link
by scrolling to the bottom of any page.
No new revelations ... just a refined summary of who we are and how we got here
(with a little help from our friends, of course).
73,
Wayne, N6KR
Eric, WA6HHQ
KX3s are going strong, John. Let me know if you have any questions.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
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> On Dec 7, 2019, at 9:07 AM, John Pierce via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> Havent seen any post for the KX3 for some time. Does that mean that they
> have gone elsewhere?
>
>
>
> AD2F
>
>
A morning break in the rain today in the Bay Area allowed me to sneak out for
some field operation with the KX2. While using every weapon in the KX2's
arsenal, I thought about how to best convey just how feature-dense this radio
is.
To appreciate it, you really need to hold the rig in your
proper adjustment
of AGC, it's possible to hear between dots at well over 20 WPM. The new
synthesizer (KSYN3A) also improved QSK times.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
>
> 73,
> Scott K9MA
>
>
> On 12/6/2019 09:13, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> As an SDR, the K4 has no need to shift an
As an SDR, the K4 has no need to shift an oscillator between RX and TX mode. So
there’s no need for “QRQ mode.”
Wayne
N6KR
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> On Dec 6, 2019, at 3:58 AM, Steven G. Steltzer wrote:
>
> Will the K4 do away with the annoyance of the RIT/XIT turning off QRQ+ mode?
>
> Thanks,
;
>> wunder
>> K6WRU
>> Walter Underwood
>> CM87wj
>> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
>>
>>> On Nov 27, 2019, at 5:06 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> stephen shearer wrote:
>>>>
>>>&g
> stephen shearer wrote:
>
> Wayne, HAVE a great Thanksgiving...
Thanks! Ditto to you & all.
> I may not have been clear.
> I am tired of W10...
Me too, and I don't even use it :)
> I do like the idea of initialization files for different usage (contest, DX,
> casual), if different.
>
One nice thing about the K4 is its essentially unlimited room for software
program/data expansion. It will be able to save full operating profiles, mic
settings, and whatever else users agree would be helpful in the future. This is
one reason for the front-panel USB jack.
Wayne
N6KR
> On
No K4 user will ever have to use -- or even see -- a Linux command. The
embedded computer is there to make things simpler, and the operating system
will not be something you need to be conscious of. That includes software
updates.
Any internal "apps" (advanced software functions) will be 100%
K4.
Wayne
> On Nov 21, 2019, at 12:02 PM, eric norris via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> I see Eric is scheduled to talk at the NCDXC tomorrow about the KX4. Is this
> a typo, or have the elves been even busier than I thought?
> 73 Eric WD6DBM
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>
We have in fact found at least one mac/iOS developer who has expressed an
interest. He's done excellent work in other areas of remote control, including
on mobile devices.
No time frame yet.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Nov 21, 2019, at 11:10 AM, Tox wrote:
>
> Eric's tablet demos have been with a
Three: ANT1 (RX/TX), RX ANT IN 1 (RX), RX ANT IN 2 (RX).
The optional transverter module has its own antenna jack, so technically the
maximum number of RF inputs is four.
Wayne
N6KR
> On Nov 21, 2019, at 10:29 AM, W8JH wrote:
>
> And if you do NOT want the antenna tuner how many inputs
Jim,
Here's a short answer for now. As I posted earlier, the manual will cover this
in detail. Bottom line: you won't need any external splitters.
There are two RX antenna inputs (RX IN 1 and RX IN 2) on the K4. Either can be
used with the main receiver, sub receiver, or both. Also, one of the
This topic, like others, will be covered more extensively than in past manuals.
Wayne
N6KR
> On Nov 18, 2019, at 1:13 PM, Doug Turnbull wrote:
>
> Dear OMs and YLs,
> Carl is absolutely right. The K4 and its different variations is a
> complex radio. We need someone to write a "Lady
Carl,
I’m out if town today but will reply in detail when I return.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
elecraft.com
> On Nov 18, 2019, at 9:21 AM, Carl Clawson wrote:
>
> Further on this:
>
> Please include a comprehensive description of RX antenna routing in the K4
> manual. I could never understand the
019, at 7:12 PM, K9MA wrote:
>
> On 11/10/2019 19:06, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> The K4, being an SDR, provides access to a different class of wide-band NR
>> and NB algorithms.
>
> Some hardware noise blankers are very effective at reducing line noise and
> othe
> John Stengrevics wrote:
>
> Hi Wayne,
>
> Do you have any information about:
>
> 1. Sensitivity or noise floor of the K4 relative to the K3S?
Similar, but with finer-grain control. The K4 has 3 preamp settings and 8
attenuator levels per-band/per-receiver. As with the K3S, an LNA (low
> Art Suberbielle wrote:
>
> Wondering if the K-4 will remember settings of RF/AF gain per band?
Hi Art,
RF gain and squelch are per-band, per-receiver, as are the preamp and
attenuator controls.
There's an AF gain control for each receiver that applies to all bands.
> Also, what
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