Jack McCann Sent from my iPad > On Jan 27, 2016, at 2:51 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > > Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to > elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > elecraft-ow...@mailman.qth.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Elecraft digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. OT: need a 250 gig IDE HD? (Jim Sheldon) > 2. Re: Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer Switches > (Bill Frantz) > 3. OT: 250 gig Hard Drive (Jim Sheldon) > 4. Re: Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer Switches > (Craig Smith) > 5. Re: Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer Switches > (Bob McGraw K4TAX) > 6. Re: Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer Switches > (Kenneth Christiansen) > 7. Re: Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer Switches > (Phil Kane) > 8. Re: FW: Lutron dimmers (Fred Townsend) > 9. DCHF-200 Directional Coupler Documentation (JWAHAR BAMMI) > 10. K3S DIGOUT1 question (Jim Miller) > 11. Re: K3S DIGOUT1 question (Don Wilhelm) > 12. P3 Save SVGA state via USB (Ken Widelitz) > 13. P3 - SVGA Save/Restore State via USB Working (Ken Widelitz) > 14. Re: K3S DIGOUT1 question (RIchard Williams) > 15. Re: K3S DIGOUT1 question (Jim Miller) > 16. Re: Faint clicking sound in headphones (Bob McGraw K4TAX) > 17. P3 - SVGA USB Serendipitous Solution (Ken Widelitz) > 18. For Sale: K3 roofing filters (Erik Basilier) > 19. Re: P3 - SVGA Save/Restore State via USB Working (Dave Cole) > 20. Re: K3S DIGOUT1 question (Vic Rosenthal) > 21. Re: K3S DIGOUT1 question (RIchard Williams) > 22. Re: P3 - SVGA USB Serendipitous Solution (Paul Saffren N6HZ) > 23. Re: P3 - SVGA Save/Restore State via USB Working > (Paul Saffren N6HZ) > 24. Re: P3 - SVGA USB Serendipitous Solution (Ken Widelitz) > 25. Using the internal K144xv to feed other transverters. (Dave Glenn) > 26. For Sale: K3 Filters (Joe Word) > 27. Re: P3 - SVGA USB Serendipitous Solution (Paul Saffren) > 28. K3-S - CW Keying for Contests (a45wg) > 29. Digital Input Pin? (David Kuechenmeister) > 30. Re: K3-S - CW Keying for Contests (Rick Tavan) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:46:09 -0600 > From: Jim Sheldon <w...@cox.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] OT: need a 250 gig IDE HD? > Message-ID: <86b5624e-5e1f-445e-9f92-e893e21bb...@cox.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Anybody need a 250 gigabyte IDE (not ATA) hard drive? I have an essentially > new Western Digital WD2500JB "Caviar", IDE, 3.5" hard drive. This has never > been installed or partitioned. > > It was sent to me by mistake and I was told to keep it when they replaced it > with an eSATA drive of the same size. > > $25 gets it shipped to you anywhere in the U.S. > > Contact me off the reflector if you want it. First "I'll take it" (by > date/time on the email) gets right of first refusal. > > Jim, W0EB > w...@cox.net > > Sent from my iPad > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 12:22:31 -0800 > From: Bill Frantz <fra...@pwpconsult.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer > Switches > Message-ID: > <r470Ps-10113i-6A2F8802982A4F7E9F38FE33C38747CB@Williams-MacBook-Pro.local> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed > > FWIW, we have an old Lift Master 1/2 Horsepower garage door > opener. It's manual said not to use CFLs (it is too old to know > about LEDs). I tried CFLs anyway. They lasted less than 2 weeks > before they died. > > 73 Bill AE6JV > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > Bill Frantz | Privacy is dead, get over | Periwinkle > (408)356-8506 | it. | 16345 > Englewood Ave > www.pwpconsult.com | - Scott McNealy | Los Gatos, > CA 95032 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 14:30:25 -0600 > From: Jim Sheldon <w...@cox.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] OT: 250 gig Hard Drive > Message-ID: <e9237c2b-b3dc-462e-9dd1-fa819a1ab...@cox.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > The hard drive has been sold. > > Sent from my iPad > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:48:17 -0700 > From: Craig Smith <cr...@powersmith.net> > To: Bill Frantz <fra...@pwpconsult.com> > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer > Switches > Message-ID: <2fc07c53-0bcc-4dfe-92f0-c4123357e...@powersmith.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Thanks, Bill. I have the newer DC motor with Battery Backup Liftmaster, > but I?m guessing the receivers might be similar. Interestingly, in the new > manual they actually recommend CFLs but warn against LED. Obviously the > front end of their receiver is not designed to Elecraft standards ;>) > > 73 Craig AC0DS > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 14:59:40 -0600 > From: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer > Switches > Message-ID: <56a7de3c.6070...@blomand.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > If you choose to use incandescent lamps in the garage door opener, > choose the "heavy duty vibration resistant" bulbs. These can also be > found labeled as "ceiling fan" bulbs. Seems that they have 3 or 4 wires > supporting the filament as opposed to only two wires for the standard bulb. > > 73 > Bob, K4TAX > >> On 1/26/2016 2:48 PM, Craig Smith wrote: >> Thanks, Bill. I have the newer DC motor with Battery Backup Liftmaster, >> but I?m guessing the receivers might be similar. Interestingly, in the new >> manual they actually recommend CFLs but warn against LED. Obviously the >> front end of their receiver is not designed to Elecraft standards ;>) >> >> 73 Craig AC0DS >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to rmcg...@blomand.net > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 15:09:22 -0600 > From: Kenneth Christiansen <w...@i29.net> > To: Craig Smith <cr...@powersmith.net> > Cc: John Pitz <crustac...@brig-elec.com>, elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer > Switches > Message-ID: <c8f30da8-354b-429e-8669-50b1c2892...@i29.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Hi to the group > I have a 40 year old Sears chain drive door opener with two Cree led bulbs. > They have been there for over 2 years with no problem using the remote. Every > bulb in my house except the oven and refrigerator has been replaced by Cree > led bulbs. I have run my K3 and P3 on each antenna on battery power with main > AC off than turned everything on in order and no change in noise level. I > consider myself lucky. > Ken W0CZ w0cz at i29 dot net > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 26, 2016, at 9:38 AM, Craig Smith <cr...@powersmith.net> wrote: >> >> Thanks for the garage door opener experience. I had my door and opener >> replaced a few months ago. The manual for the opener (Lift Master) >> specifically says not to use LED bulbs. I was scratching my head over that >> but did use CFLs in the opener. I asked the installer why that >> recommendation was there, and he said he didn?t know why LEDs couldn?t be >> used. But, as your experience shows, it appears that it can indeed be a >> problem. Probably the close proximity of the opener receiver to the poorly >> filtered (for some bulbs) switch-mode converters in the bulbs. >> >> 73 Craig AC0DS >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to w...@i29.net > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:30:04 -0800 > From: Phil Kane <k2...@kanafi.org> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer > Switches > Message-ID: <56a7e55c.2060...@kanafi.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > >> On 1/26/2016 12:59 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: >> >> If you choose to use incandescent lamps in the garage door opener, >> choose the "heavy duty vibration resistant" bulbs. These can also be >> found labeled as "ceiling fan" bulbs. Seems that they have 3 or 4 wires >> supporting the filament as opposed to only two wires for the standard bulb. > > They are also called "Rough Service" bulbs. For years I thought that > that was "rough surface" from the bulb's coating. No RFI from them AFAICT. > > At home I use a remote-controlled light dimmer for a table lamp. It's > a double threat - the remote Part 15 and the dimmer electronics. After > ruining one with an LED I RTFM that said "incandescent only". I then > found a similar dimmer at a specialty lighting store that was certified > for LEDs. It was also necessary to get a dimmable LED - not all are. I > tried it out at the store to make sure that it would work together. > > The upshot is that I cannot detect any RFI even though the lamp is in > the next room. Of course, with the high HF noise level here, it may > just be masked. > > 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane > Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 > >> From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest > Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 14:29:41 -0800 > From: "Fred Townsend" <fptowns...@earthlink.net> > To: "'Jerry'" <je...@molaver.org>, <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FW: Lutron dimmers > Message-ID: <003d01d15889$0cd90c90$268b25b0$@earthlink.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > The link below is wrong. It should be: > http://www.lutron.com/en-US/Service-Support/Pages/Technical/Design-Selection > Tools/LEDDimmerMatrix.aspx > > 73 > Fred, AE6QL > > -----Original Message----- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jerry > Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 1:06 PM > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] FW: Lutron dimmers > > > > > GA Jim, > > I am in search of replacing over 100 dimmers in our house due to an > excavating incident where the neutral was pulled out. I have had direct > contact with Lutron's tech service where I expressed my concern for both rfi > caused by the dimmers and interference to the dimmers caused by my station. > > Fwiw here is the reply (the images didn't copy but were just sine wave > representations of operation) - I went with one of their recommendations > > 73 > > Jerry, k1tgx > > Good afternoon Jerry, > > When dimming you can experience interference with sensitive audio equipment > depending upon the type of dimmer and type of bulb you are controlling. The > way a dimmer dims is by turning the lights on and off 120 times a second. > Based upon the on time of the signal you will either get brighter or dimmer > light. Less on time = dimmer light because the lights are not running as > long each cycle. > > Any forward phase dimming control, could result in a feedback into audio > equipment due to the way that dimming signal works. The way a dimmer dims is > by turning the lights on and off 120 times a second. Based upon the on time > of the signal you will either get brighter or dimmer light. Less on time = > dimmer light because the lights are not running as long each cycle. > > During this rapid cycling with a forward phase control, there is a spike > present before the dimmer turns on each time; we call this repetitive peak > (see illustration #1). When controlling incandescent or halogen bulbs you > normally will never experience misbehaviors because these bulbs are > resistive in nature and act like a filter for the line, suppressing the > repetitive peak. On the other hand, LEDs are capacitive and can greatly > increase this repetitive peak, resulting in misbehaviors, buzzing or > interference. However, since reverse phase or ELV controls dimming signals > are completely opposite than forward phase signals the buzzing is greatly > reduced if not completely eliminated (see illustration #2). There are two > things to be aware of with ELV controls, 1) these types of controls require > a neutral connection to be present at the location of installation (bundle > of white wires connected together). 2) These controls are normally 2 to 3 > times to cost of standard incandescent or LED dimmers. > > Illustration #1 > > > > Illustration #2 > > > You can view our LED selection tool at > www.lutron.com/ledtool<http://www.lutron.com/ledtool>. This LED selection > tool will allow you to generate a list of compatible LED products for all of > our LED rated dimming controls. You will all be able to access a testing > report for each of the LEDs listed here. The report will provide you with a > list of all the dimmers we can recommend for that LED, the amount of LEDs > each dimmer can control and the dimming range you will experience. > > If looking for ELV solutions on our LED selection tool, select "reverse > phase" from the control technology menu. Also, here is a list of ELV > controls that we can recommend for use with LED products. > > * MRF2-6ELV-120 > * RRD-6NA > * HQRD-6NA > * PHPM-WBX-DV-WH > * PHPM-PA-DV-WH > * LP-RPM-4A-120 > * HW-RPM-4A-120 > > Please let me know if you have any questions > > Sincerely, > Matt Rehrig > Lutron Support > Lutron Electronics, Inc. > www.lutron.com<http://www.lutron.com> > MR > ______________________________________________________________ > 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message > delivered to fptowns...@earthlink.net > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 14:50:14 -0800 > From: JWAHAR BAMMI <jba...@mac.com> > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] DCHF-200 Directional Coupler Documentation > Message-ID: <c8d1bb03-1465-4a30-b5dc-88df274f8...@mac.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > I cannot seem to find any documentation on the DCHF-200 Directional Coupler > on the elecraft site. Looking for the pinout on the RJ-xx connector, and also > looking for the specs on the coupler performance (mainline loss, coupling, > return loss etc vs frequency) Any pointers much appreciated. > > 73 de kc1ccr > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 19:22:43 -0500 > From: Jim Miller <j...@jtmiller.com> > To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] K3S DIGOUT1 question > Message-ID: > <CACYeN9x2eaOGvRk+X6wo4P==acxpmf6vkmxhj6vf7jfie2+...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > According to the K3S user manual DIGOUT1 is per band and per antenna. > > Does this mean that I could assert DIGOUT1 on the basis of 160m and the > activation of the RX antenna? > > 73 > jim ab3cv > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:13:18 -0500 > From: Don Wilhelm <w3...@embarqmail.com> > To: Jim Miller <j...@jtmiller.com>, Elecraft Reflector > <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S DIGOUT1 question > Message-ID: <56a819ae.2040...@embarqmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > > Jim, > > I don't know about the RX ant (it may be confined to ANT1/ANT2), but > give it a try and let us all know the results. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 1/26/2016 7:22 PM, Jim Miller wrote: >> According to the K3S user manual DIGOUT1 is per band and per antenna. >> >> Does this mean that I could assert DIGOUT1 on the basis of 160m and the >> activation of the RX antenna? > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 17:18:16 -0800 > From: "Ken Widelitz" <widel...@gte.net> > To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] P3 Save SVGA state via USB > Message-ID: <000001d158a0$9a43c7c0$cecb5740$@gte.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > I have entered a number of macros and got them working with the Genovation > keyboard per Dave, NK7Z's tutorial. I want to move them to my 2nd P3. I've > used two USB thumb drives. I select the SVGA Usav, press the select know, > the screen shows saving to USB drive, but no file appears on the drive. I > also have a USB switch to move the Genovation keyboard to the 2nd P3. That > appears not to work either. Connecting the Genovation directly to the USB > port does work. I see in the manual a note that with regard to USB drives, > "some will not work." > > > > One peculiar result of unplugging the USB drive is the SVGA display becomes > upside down. That is, the "grass" comes from the top of the screen down and > the waterfall is almost solid. Cycling the power fixes that problem. > > > > Has anyone discovered a particular brand of USB thumb drive that does work? > Any thoughts on why the USB switch doesn't work? > > > > 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 13 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 18:02:10 -0800 > From: "Ken Widelitz" <widel...@gte.net> > To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA Save/Restore State via USB Working > Message-ID: <000701d158a6$bc1cbb30$34563190$@gte.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > I have no idea why it didn't work before, but the SVGASET.SAV file was saved > to the USB Thumb Drive about the 10th time I tried. It restored to my other > P3 perfectly and now the USB switch is working also. Maybe I didn't have the > cables plugged in all the way, although the P3 recognized the USB devices > before and the USB switch LED indicators came on before. In any event, I am > a happy camper and will be even happier when P3 commands can be used with > the next firmware release. > > > > 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 14 > Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 02:38:19 +0000 (UTC) > From: RIchard Williams <richarddw1...@yahoo.com> > To: Jim Miller <j...@jtmiller.com>, Elecraft Reflector > <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S DIGOUT1 question > Message-ID: > <1858354690.601364.1453862299858.javamail.ya...@mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > You are correct in saying you can assert Digout1 on 160M. ?That said, I am > not sure what you are trying to accomplish by tying it to enabling the RX > antenna? ?You can accomplish the same thing by having 160M selected as the > band, and then tapping the RX ANT button. ? That selection is remembered by > the K3 (or K3S), and every time you select 160M, the radio will automatically > select the RX ANT (which is exactly what I do here). > FYI, you can do the same thing for the 6, 10, and 12M preamp; ?select each > band, turn on the preamp (flashing PRE on the display), and from then on, > when you select those bands, the pre amp will turn on automatically, > Dick, K8ZTT > > > From: Jim Miller <j...@jtmiller.com> > To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 5:22 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] K3S DIGOUT1 question > > According to the K3S user manual DIGOUT1 is per band and per antenna. > > Does this mean that I could assert DIGOUT1 on the basis of 160m and the > activation of the RX antenna? > > 73 > jim ab3cv > ______________________________________________________________ > 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to richarddw1...@yahoo.com > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 15 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 22:00:46 -0500 > From: Jim Miller <jtmille...@gmail.com> > To: RIchard Williams <richarddw1...@yahoo.com> > Cc: Jim Miller <j...@jtmiller.com>, Elecraft Reflector > <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S DIGOUT1 question > Message-ID: <4b8c30d0-1fbb-4ae8-9808-a8b459da7...@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > I want an external signal that is only activated when 160 and RX Ant is > selected. That will be part of logic that detunes my TX antenna on when > receiving so as not to ruin my RX antenna pattern. > > Jim ab3cv > > On Jan 26, 2016, at 9:38 PM, RIchard Williams <richarddw1...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > You are correct in saying you can assert Digout1 on 160M. That said, I am > not sure what you are trying to accomplish by tying it to enabling the RX > antenna? You can accomplish the same thing by having 160M selected as the > band, and then tapping the RX ANT button. That selection is remembered by > the K3 (or K3S), and every time you select 160M, the radio will automatically > select the RX ANT (which is exactly what I do here). > > FYI, you can do the same thing for the 6, 10, and 12M preamp; select each > band, turn on the preamp (flashing PRE on the display), and from then on, > when you select those bands, the pre amp will turn on automatically, > > Dick, K8ZTT > > > > From: Jim Miller <j...@jtmiller.com> > To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 5:22 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] K3S DIGOUT1 question > > According to the K3S user manual DIGOUT1 is per band and per antenna. > > Does this mean that I could assert DIGOUT1 on the basis of 160m and the > activation of the RX antenna? > > 73 > jim ab3cv > ______________________________________________________________ > 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to richarddw1...@yahoo.com > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 16 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 21:04:36 -0600 > From: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Faint clicking sound in headphones > Message-ID: <56a833c4.6080...@blomand.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > > I hear something which is very slight in QSK mode but not in SEMI mode. > My observation is that it is "very" slight. Headphones with higher > sensitivity may be more prone to exacerbate the the click. I speculate > it is the leading edge AGC recovery in between CW elements. Being on a > dummy load, there would be no AGC transition to noise as would appear > with noise from the antenna. > > If you think it is RF related, turn the PWR down to 1 watt or operate in > TEST mode. I suspect however it is switching related and not RF related. > > 73 > Bob, K4TAX > >> On 1/25/2016 9:44 AM, Mike Weir wrote: >> Just today I notice a faint clicking noise when using my headphones and >> only when the AF is turned up not when all the way down, here is my >> setup.....Elecraft k3, Begali key into a Winkeyer USB and the menu key >> weight setting in the K3 is 1.10 >> Here is what I have tried to fix the issue with no success: >> 1. Tried different headphones. >> 2. Snap on chokes on headphone cord. >> 3. Removed Winkeyer and plugged key into rear of K3. >> 4. Tried a different key plugged it into Winkeyer and just to rear of K3. >> 5. Tried on Dummy load and clicking is gone. >> 6. Check all connections to make sure they are tight. >> 7. Tried my KX3 using same key and antenna and no clicks. >> 8. The clicking is happening on all bands. >> I believe that is all I tried and I am at a loss as to what it could be, I'm >> hopping it's something simple that I have overlooked. >> Thanks in advance for your help >> Mike >> VE3WDM >> >> >> >> >> >> >> This email has been sent from a virus-free computer protected by >> Avast. www.avast.com >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to rmcg...@blomand.net > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 17 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:16:18 -0800 > From: "Ken Widelitz" <widel...@gte.net> > To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA USB Serendipitous Solution > Message-ID: <001801d158b9$78f214a0$6ad63de0$@gte.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > It seems that if you toggle a USB device on the P3, it loses its knowledge > of the USB device and doesn't recognize the device when it is toggled back > UNLESS the SVGA is in data display mode. IMHO this is a firmware bug. > > > > 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 18 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 23:00:13 -0700 > From: "Erik Basilier" <ebasil...@cox.net> > To: <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] For Sale: K3 roofing filters > Message-ID: <034401d158c7$fd2f5990$f78e0cb0$@cox.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > After reconfiguring my K3 I have the following roofing filters for sale: > > > > 6 kHz $90 one available > > 1.8 kHz $90 two available > > 500 Hz $60 one available offset -0.75 > > > > Shipping is additional, and would be by Priority Mail Small Box where > applicable (typically $6.80 in the U.S. if $50 insurance is considered > sufficient) > > > > 73, > > Erik K7TV > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 19 > Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 22:37:23 -0800 > From: Dave Cole <d...@nk7z.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA Save/Restore State via USB Working > Message-ID: <1453876643.3301.8.ca...@nk7z.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > I too am looking forward to the next release of P3 software, and hoping > it contains the changes which allow P3 macros to be sent to the P3, via > the P3 USB port. > -- > 73's, and thanks, > Dave > > For software/hardware reviews see: > http://www.nk7z.net > > For MixW support see: > https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info > > For SSTV help see: > http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info > > > >> On Tue, 2016-01-26 at 18:02 -0800, Ken Widelitz wrote: >> I have no idea why it didn't work before, but the SVGASET.SAV file >> was saved >> to the USB Thumb Drive about the 10th time I tried. It restored to my >> other >> P3 perfectly and now the USB switch is working also. Maybe I didn't >> have the >> cables plugged in all the way, although the P3 recognized the USB >> devices >> before and the USB switch LED indicators came on before. In any >> event, I am >> a happy camper and will be even happier when P3 commands can be used >> with >> the next firmware release. >> >> ? >> >> 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT >> >> ? >> >> ? >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to d...@nk7z.net > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 20 > Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 10:03:43 +0200 > From: Vic Rosenthal <k2vco....@gmail.com> > To: Jim Miller <jtmille...@gmail.com> > Cc: RIchard Williams <richarddw1...@yahoo.com>, Elecraft Reflector > <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S DIGOUT1 question > Message-ID: <db518473-b3b2-46ce-a0c3-9a459f3b2...@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > DIGOUT1 isn't affected by RX ANT, or at least it wasn't when I used it to > control an external amp some time ago. But a voltmeter will tell you for sure. > > Vic 4X6GP/K2VCO > >> On 27 Jan 2016, at 5:00 AM, Jim Miller <jtmille...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I want an external signal that is only activated when 160 and RX Ant is >> selected. That will be part of logic that detunes my TX antenna on when >> receiving so as not to ruin my RX antenna pattern. >> >> Jim ab3cv >> >> On Jan 26, 2016, at 9:38 PM, RIchard Williams <richarddw1...@yahoo.com> >> wrote: >> >> You are correct in saying you can assert Digout1 on 160M. That said, I am >> not sure what you are trying to accomplish by tying it to enabling the RX >> antenna? You can accomplish the same thing by having 160M selected as the >> band, and then tapping the RX ANT button. That selection is remembered by >> the K3 (or K3S), and every time you select 160M, the radio will >> automatically select the RX ANT (which is exactly what I do here). >> >> FYI, you can do the same thing for the 6, 10, and 12M preamp; select each >> band, turn on the preamp (flashing PRE on the display), and from then on, >> when you select those bands, the pre amp will turn on automatically, >> >> Dick, K8ZTT >> >> >> >> From: Jim Miller <j...@jtmiller.com> >> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 5:22 PM >> Subject: [Elecraft] K3S DIGOUT1 question >> >> According to the K3S user manual DIGOUT1 is per band and per antenna. >> >> Does this mean that I could assert DIGOUT1 on the basis of 160m and the >> activation of the RX antenna? >> >> 73 >> jim ab3cv >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to richarddw1...@yahoo.com >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to k2vco....@gmail.com > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 21 > Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:23:31 +0000 (UTC) > From: RIchard Williams <richarddw1...@yahoo.com> > To: Jim Miller <jtmille...@gmail.com>, "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S DIGOUT1 question > Message-ID: > <1052025222.915205.1453915411120.javamail.ya...@mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Jim, > I would think you could create a macro to accomplish this. ?The commands > would be SWT25;BN00; ?this would turn on the RX ANT, change the band to 160M. > ? You could add additional commands to the string to set more options (like > Split up 2 or 5 or whatever floats your boat. > The one thing to remember is the SWT25 command toggles the RX ANT on or off; > unlike some other commands (like BN00), it does not "set" the position (if > you to send the SWT25;BN00; Macro a second time, the band (160M) would stay > the same, but the RX ANT would now turn off. > Additionally, when you send a band change command (like BN00, BN01, BN02, > etc.), you need a 300 ms delay before sending another command in the string. > ?Other than inserting one or two semicolons after the BNxx command, before > additional commands, the easiest approach might be to put the BNxx; command > last in the string. > Dick, K8ZTT > > > > > > > >> On 27 Jan 2016, at 5:00 AM, Jim Miller <jtmille...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I want an external signal that is only activated when 160 and RX Ant is >> selected. That will be part of logic that detunes my TX antenna on when >> receiving so as not to ruin my RX antenna pattern. >> >> Jim ab3cv >> >> On Jan 26, 2016, at 9:38 PM, RIchard Williams <richarddw1...@yahoo.com> >> wrote: >> >> You are correct in saying you can assert Digout1 on 160M.? That said, I am >> not sure what you are trying to accomplish by tying it to enabling the RX >> antenna?? You can accomplish the same thing by having 160M selected as the >> band, and then tapping the RX ANT button.? That selection is remembered by >> the K3 (or K3S), and every time you select 160M, the radio will >> automatically select the RX ANT (which is exactly what I do here). >> >> FYI, you can do the same thing for the 6, 10, and 12M preamp;? select each >> band, turn on the preamp (flashing PRE on the display), and from then on, >> when you select those bands, the pre amp will turn on automatically, >> >> Dick, K8ZTT >> >> >> >> From: Jim Miller <j...@jtmiller.com> >> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 5:22 PM >> Subject: [Elecraft] K3S DIGOUT1 question >> >> According to the K3S user manual DIGOUT1 is per band and per antenna. >> >> Does this mean that I could assert DIGOUT1 on the basis of 160m and the >> activation of the RX antenna? >> >> 73 >> jim ab3cv >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to richarddw1...@yahoo.com >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to k2vco....@gmail.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 22 > Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 10:28:01 -0700 (MST) > From: Paul Saffren N6HZ <pa...@elecraft.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA USB Serendipitous Solution > Message-ID: <1453915681118-7613182.p...@n2.nabble.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Hi Ken, > > I don't understand what you mean by 'toggle a USB device'. The P3/SVGA > board will enumerate a USB keyboard or thumb drive even if the SVGA en is > turned off (the display is turned off) OR data display mode is turned off. > I just checked. You can verify that by opening up the P3 and looking on > the SVGA card. Whenever a USB device is correctly enumerated, the LED > toward the connector will light solid. > > Kind regards, > > Paul > > > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-USB-Serendipitous-Solution-tp7613177p7613182.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 23 > Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 10:32:04 -0700 (MST) > From: Paul Saffren N6HZ <pa...@elecraft.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA Save/Restore State via USB Working > Message-ID: <1453915924725-7613183.p...@n2.nabble.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Hi Ken, > > I am not familiar with the USB switch but if it is electronic and not > mechanical there could be an issue since the SVGA USB port is limited as to > what it can support. For example it does not support a hub or really > anything except a USB thumb drive and/or keyboard. > > -Paul > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-Save-Restore-State-via-USB-Working-tp7613173p7613183.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 24 > Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 09:37:16 -0800 > From: "Ken Widelitz" <widel...@gte.net> > To: "'Paul Saffren N6HZ'" <pa...@elecraft.com>, > <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA USB Serendipitous Solution > Message-ID: <002001d15929$5e4079b0$1ac16d10$@gte.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hi Paul, > > > > My experience with the P3 SVGA is that the Genovation USB keypad will not > work unless data mode is on. > > > > 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 25 > Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 09:39:39 -0800 > From: "Dave Glenn" <glen...@ca.rr.com> > To: <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] Using the internal K144xv to feed other > transverters. > Message-ID: <055201d15929$b34bb730$19e32590$@ca.rr.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > I have the internal 2 meter transverter. I would like to use it to feed my > other transverters for 2, 3, 5 and 10ghz. > > However, when setting it up in the K3 I don't see that I can drive a > transverter from a transverter. > > Has anyone tried this before? The XV RF setting only goes up to 50mhz and I > don't see how I could feed one from another. > > > > Dave N6TEB > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 26 > Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 12:40:16 -0500 > From: Joe Word <n9vx....@gmail.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] For Sale: K3 Filters > Message-ID: > <CAEk6-=uaajfffpxq-gqtsjysd_f414c+-m+njdj3xngna6_...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > K3 filters for sale: > > KFLA3A-6K $105 shipped. > > KBPF3A General coverage $140 shipped. > > Shipped to CONUS only, payment by money order, Cashier's check or > cash. No Paypal. Contact me at n9vx dot joe at gmail dot com > > Thanks and 73, > > Joe N9VX > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 27 > Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 10:05:52 -0800 > From: Paul Saffren <pa...@elecraft.com> > To: Ken Widelitz <widel...@gte.net>, elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA USB Serendipitous Solution > Message-ID: <56a90700.7010...@elecraft.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > > Hi Ken, > > Yes, the USB keyboard is not active when not in data display mode. I > realize that folks are using the Genovation keypad as means of > executing macros to control the K3 (and soon the P3), however the USB > keyboard port was designed for data. > > -Paul > > Paul Saffren - N6HZ > Project Manager > Elecraft Inc. > www.elecraft.com > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 28 > Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 22:51:20 +0400 > From: a45wg <a4...@sy-edm.com> > To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests > Message-ID: <3a7d2980-6c32-46be-a645-d85cab4da...@sy-edm.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Fellow Hams, > I received my K3-S a few weeks ago - and I have been marvelling > at it?s features. I still am awaiting the arrival of a rotator - and them I > will hoist some Yagi?s up? but in the meantime - I am enjoying the awesome > RX/TX on this radio?. > > I used to be quite an active contest station (alas no 4x4x4 here) - on > CW/SSB and Occasionally RTTY - so please may I ask for some steerage/advice > regarding the best way to connect a K3-S to a PC so I can automate some of > the repetition of contest work ?. I fully understand and accept "DE TEST? is > not everyone?s cup of tea? But I enjoy it at times. > > It appears that WinKeyer is popular - will that suffice just for CW ? How > about Data Modes ?? > > I would prefer not to have 3 or 4 options - but too keep things simple. In > the ?old days? I used to use a SignaLink - which I found flexible and > worthwhile. > > > OS for PC: > Linux or Mac - NOT Windows > > Many thanks for taking the time to read this > > > Regards > > Tim - A45WG > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 29 > Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:39:35 +0000 (UTC) > From: David Kuechenmeister <n...@bellsouth.net> > To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] Digital Input Pin? > Message-ID: > <237536816.1071367.1453923575164.javamail.ya...@mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > I was looking for a way to automatically reduce power when operating on > batteries. It seems like another transceiver I once owned had a pin that, > when grounded would reduce output power to conserve batteries. > I don't see any handy way to do this with the K3, other than crank down the > power... > It looks like all the ACC pins are defined, so except for making one of them > a programmable I/O pin, I think I'm out of luck. Is there anyone else > interested in a programmable input pin that could be tied to a macro command? > vy 73,Dave N4KD > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 30 > Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 11:50:56 -0800 > From: Rick Tavan <r...@tavan.com> > To: a45wg <a4...@sy-edm.com> > Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3-S - CW Keying for Contests > Message-ID: > <canvonajmosgu5wdrfpqe_0hhkqg_daz-j8usiok1pg6ii14...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > You need to consider several separate aspects of radio automation. Assuming > you are operating with one radio, consider these: > > - Operating System: There are logging programs for Linux and MacOS but > your choices are much more limited than with Windows. When I switched from > Windows to MacOS, I tried Snookum Logger but found it primitive compared to > Windows offerings. There are other possibilities that I know nothing about. > At this point I run a virtual Windows machine on my Macbook Pro under > VMware Fusion. It's complicated but it works. > - Rig Control: Connect either an RS232 cable or USB cable from your > computer to the K3s. Tell your logging program the COM port number (or > identify the USB connection to MacOS) and characteristics (typically > 38400-N-8-1) and then the logger will track the radio's frequency and mode. > You can also type in a frequency and most loggers will send the rig there. > Not all of them, though. > - CW Keying: Although you can key the K3s through the same serial port > that you use for rig control, I advise against it because unrelated load on > your computer can sometimes result in "stuttering" - poor keying. Instead, > I like to use an external keyer and the WinKeyer USB is a very good choice. > It connects to your computer via a USB cable, to your paddle and to the the > K3s Key In connector. It forms dots and dashes outside the computer and > works very well for both computer and manual sending. Some people prefer to > connect the paddle to the K3 PADDLE input to provide separate speed control > for manual and computer sending. (I use two paddles, one through the > external keyer and one direct to the K3.) > - Voice Messages: If you operate phone, you may want to automate contest > messages, especially CQ, Exchange and Thanks. If you have the K3s internal > voice keyer, you can use that, provided your logging program supports it. > If not, you can let your logger generate voice messages and transfer them > to the K3 via a sound card. It is best to use an external sound card rather > than the one inside the computer in order to avoid computer sound effects > getting transmitted. The Griffen iMic card is simple and inexpensive. (The > Asus Xonar family are more sophisticated and probably "better." I don't > have mine working yet.) There are dozens of alternatives. You can plug into > K3 Line In and leave your live microphone connected to front or rear MIC In > connectors. > - Data Modes: The quickest way to get here is to connect a pair of 3.5mm > phone cables between an external sound card and the K3 Line In and Line Out > connectors. Run AFSK or PSK with appropriate software. Many prefer FSK > which requires a cable from a serial port (or carefully chosen > USB-to-Serial adapter) to the FSK line on the K3 ACC connector. You can > also use a Signalink or other multi-function interface box, but it's not > required and won't be any simpler. It might save some cable swapping when > changing between voice and data modes, depending on the box and how you set > things up. > > There are lots of "moving parts" and patience is a virtue. Consider the > project of getting it all working to be part of your pursuit of ham radio. > Take it one piece at a time and enjoy each individual success. > > If you operate two radios (SO2R), it's more complicated. ;-) > > GL & 73, > > /Rick N6XI > >> On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 10:51 AM, a45wg <a4...@sy-edm.com> wrote: >> >> Fellow Hams, >> I received my K3-S a few weeks ago - and I have been >> marvelling at it?s features. I still am awaiting the arrival of a rotator - >> and them I will hoist some Yagi?s up? but in the meantime - I am enjoying >> the awesome RX/TX on this radio?. >> >> I used to be quite an active contest station (alas no 4x4x4 here) >> - on CW/SSB and Occasionally RTTY - so please may I ask for some >> steerage/advice regarding the best way to connect a K3-S to a PC so I can >> automate some of the repetition of contest work ?. I fully understand and >> accept "DE TEST? is not everyone?s cup of tea? But I enjoy it at times. >> >> It appears that WinKeyer is popular - will that suffice just for >> CW ? How about Data Modes ?? >> >> I would prefer not to have 3 or 4 options - but too keep things >> simple. In the ?old days? I used to use a SignaLink - which I found >> flexible and worthwhile. >> >> >> OS for PC: >> Linux or Mac - NOT Windows >> >> Many thanks for taking the time to read this >> >> >> Regards >> >> Tim - A45WG >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to rta...@gmail.com > > > > > -- > > Rick Tavan > Truckee, CA > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > You must be a subscriber to post. > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > ------------------------------ > > End of Elecraft Digest, Vol 141, Issue 38 > ***************************************** ______________________________________________________________ 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
