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Lee - AA5LH Sent from my iPad > On Jan 28, 2019, at 23:46, 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. K3: trade 1.8khz filter for a 2.1khz filter (RVZ) > 2. Re: Last Click Serial Port (Don Wilhelm) > 3. CM500 Mic ? (Paul Ecker) > 4. Re: CM500 Mic ? (Bob McGraw K4TAX) > 5. Re: CM500 Mic ? (Don Wilhelm) > 6. Re: CM500 Mic ? (Paul Ecker) > 7. Re: CM500 Mic ? (Walter Underwood) > 8. Re: CM500 Mic ? (Walter Underwood) > 9. Re: CM500 Mic ? (Bob McGraw K4TAX) > 10. KX3/PX3/KXPA100 + accessories for sale (David Orman) > 11. Looking for ELECRAFT KBPF3A for my K3s (Graziano Roccon (IW2NOY)) > 12. Re: CM500 Mic ? (Mike - W5JR) > 13. Re: CM500 Mic ? (Bob McGraw K4TAX) > 14. FW: [Elecraft-K3] K3S Comparison table finalized (link > attached) (Jim N7US) > 15. Re: FW: [Elecraft-K3] K3S Comparison table finalized > (linkattached) (Jamie WW3S) > 16. Re: CM500 Mic ? (j...@kk9a.com) > 17. KAT500 Utility Operate -> Memorize (Kevin der Kinderen) > 18. Re: CM500 Mic ? (Bob McGraw K4TAX) > 19. Re: KAT500 Utility Operate -> Memorize (Bob McGraw K4TAX) > 20. Re: CM500 Mic ? (Nr4c) > 21. WTB K2 (Madison Jones) > 22. Re: KAT500 Utility Operate -> Memorize (Dick Dievendorff) > 23. Re: Best Mac to use with KX3 (Walter Underwood) > 24. Re: Best Mac to use with KX3 (Jack Brindle) > 25. Re: Best Mac to use with KX3 (wb6r...@mac.com) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:53:41 +0000 (UTC) > From: RVZ <r...@aol.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] K3: trade 1.8khz filter for a 2.1khz filter > Message-ID: <1336523538.2286860.1548687221...@mail.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > I have a 1.8khz SSB filter in excellent condition that I'd like to trade for > a 2.1khz filter.? Would anyone like to trade? > 73, > Dick- k9omr...@aol.com?? > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:33:07 -0500 > From: Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Last Click Serial Port > Message-ID: <adaccadc-4715-e9e5-9f41-179f46dea...@embarqmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > > Mike and all, > > That is my experience with RJ45 plugs as well. Rather than just pushing > on the 'boot', it is helpful to pull the boot back a bit and push on the > connector body itself, then slide the boot back in place. That is true > not only for the K3S RJ-45 connector, but any RJ-45 in my wired ethernet > network. Listen for that final click. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 1/27/2019 10:00 AM, Mike Greenway wrote: >> Since I have incurred a situation at lest 3 times on my K3S, since it might >> help someone I thought I would share some info. On occasion I need to >> un-cable the K3S when working an something and like a fool thinking when I >> put it all back together it is going to work first time. I do have >> everything labeled so I do get everything into the right connector. The >> problem I have had to arise several times, once everything is ready to check >> the, the RS232 serial port will not communicate. >> >> After a lot of work each time it has turned out to be that the RJ45 >> connector for the RS232 jack, even though what appeared to be fully plugged >> in, pushing on it there would be a faint ?click? signifying it is truly >> fully seated. From where I thought I had it fully plugged in to actually >> being full could not have been a 64th of an inch if that. Not even sure if >> there is any further travel I just hear the faint click. So if you use the >> RJ45, even though the RJ45 appears to be in fully, if you have com port >> communication problems to your computer or cant talk to your P3, see if you >> hear that faint ?last click? in the RJ45. It is not just my particular K3S, >> I have seen the same situation on a second one. 73 Mike K4PI > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:26:48 -0500 > From: Paul Ecker <ecke...@gmail.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] CM500 Mic ? > Message-ID: > <CAJDGaPOUURNcmME=hxctwngm5ojg0x78yvs_qu_+oxbre02...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Does anyone know if the CM500 has a Electret or Dynamic mic? > > 73 > Paul > w2eck > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:30:55 -0600 > From: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CM500 Mic ? > Message-ID: <a188e99a-143c-ae30-de3d-0f4da5195...@blomand.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > I recall that it is Electrect.? Should plug in direct on the back panel > of the radio.? Just turn on the BIAS. > > 73 > > Bob, K4TAX > >> On 1/28/2019 1:26 PM, Paul Ecker wrote: >> Does anyone know if the CM500 has a Electret or Dynamic mic? >> >> 73 >> Paul >> w2eck >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: 5 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:33:20 -0500 > From: Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> > To: Paul Ecker <ecke...@gmail.com>, elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CM500 Mic ? > Message-ID: <899d03d3-18d8-4e41-ab9f-f00d37450...@embarqmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Paul, > > While I have seen ads saying it has a dynamic element, that is not the > case - it is an electret type. > > I believe it was designed to be a microphone you could plug into a > computer, and all of those are electret types. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > >> On 1/28/2019 2:26 PM, Paul Ecker wrote: >> Does anyone know if the CM500 has a Electret or Dynamic mic? >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:44:17 -0500 > From: Paul Ecker <ecke...@gmail.com> > To: donw...@embarqmail.com > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CM500 Mic ? > Message-ID: > <CAJDGaPMz6rJXUK++kSe=fw_de5su0w5rip+pf6eoujaju1i...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Don - thank you. That was exactly the reason I wanted to double check. I > saw an ad on the internet saying dynamic. > > Tnx agn & 73 > Paul > w2eck > >> On Mon, Jan 28, 2019 at 2:33 PM Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote: >> >> Paul, >> >> While I have seen ads saying it has a dynamic element, that is not the >> case - it is an electret type. >> >> I believe it was designed to be a microphone you could plug into a >> computer, and all of those are electret types. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> >> >>> On 1/28/2019 2:26 PM, Paul Ecker wrote: >>> Does anyone know if the CM500 has a Electret or Dynamic mic? >>> >> > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:52:04 -0800 > From: Walter Underwood <wun...@wunderwood.org> > To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CM500 Mic ? > Message-ID: <3e440ec3-e65b-43a2-a594-1ccacae02...@wunderwood.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > The published docs on the CM500 are a mess, but it is an electret. It even > comes with a battery pack so you can use it with non-powered mic jacks. > > wunder > K6WRU > Walter Underwood > CM87wj > http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > >> On Jan 28, 2019, at 11:44 AM, Paul Ecker <ecke...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Don - thank you. That was exactly the reason I wanted to double check. I >> saw an ad on the internet saying dynamic. >> >> Tnx agn & 73 >> Paul >> w2eck >> >>> On Mon, Jan 28, 2019 at 2:33 PM Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Paul, >>> >>> While I have seen ads saying it has a dynamic element, that is not the >>> case - it is an electret type. >>> >>> I believe it was designed to be a microphone you could plug into a >>> computer, and all of those are electret types. >>> >>> 73, >>> Don W3FPR >>> >>> >>>> On 1/28/2019 2:26 PM, Paul Ecker wrote: >>>> Does anyone know if the CM500 has a Electret or Dynamic mic? >>>> >>> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 wun...@wunderwood.org > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:57:09 -0800 > From: Walter Underwood <wun...@wunderwood.org> > To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CM500 Mic ? > Message-ID: <f71f166b-c834-4f60-b862-f0934eaea...@wunderwood.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > If you are using a KX2 or KX3, you?ll get logic bias as well as mic bias on > the CM500 mic. If you separate out the mic bias, you?ll get more and cleaner > output. A stereo to L/R splitter will do that job, plus it breaks out the PTT > line. I wrote that up on my blog. > > https://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/08/16/yamaha-cm500-headset-with-ptt-on-elecraft-kx3/ > > <https://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/08/16/yamaha-cm500-headset-with-ptt-on-elecraft-kx3/> > > wunder > K6WRU > Walter Underwood > CM87wj > http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > >> On Jan 28, 2019, at 11:52 AM, Walter Underwood <wun...@wunderwood.org> wrote: >> >> The published docs on the CM500 are a mess, but it is an electret. It even >> comes with a battery pack so you can use it with non-powered mic jacks. >> >> wunder >> K6WRU >> Walter Underwood >> CM87wj >> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) >> >>> On Jan 28, 2019, at 11:44 AM, Paul Ecker <ecke...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Don - thank you. That was exactly the reason I wanted to double check. I >>> saw an ad on the internet saying dynamic. >>> >>> Tnx agn & 73 >>> Paul >>> w2eck >>> >>>> On Mon, Jan 28, 2019 at 2:33 PM Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Paul, >>>> >>>> While I have seen ads saying it has a dynamic element, that is not the >>>> case - it is an electret type. >>>> >>>> I believe it was designed to be a microphone you could plug into a >>>> computer, and all of those are electret types. >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> Don W3FPR >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 1/28/2019 2:26 PM, Paul Ecker wrote: >>>>> Does anyone know if the CM500 has a Electret or Dynamic mic? >>>>> >>>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 wun...@wunderwood.org >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 wun...@wunderwood.org > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:59:05 -0600 > From: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CM500 Mic ? > Message-ID: <b4b05a3b-b973-30e5-ac3d-0d02f4ee2...@blomand.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Just goes to show, one can't believe what they read on the internet. > > 73 > > Bob, K4TAX > > > > >> On 1/28/2019 1:52 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: >> The published docs on the CM500 are a mess, but it is an electret. It even >> comes with a battery pack so you can use it with non-powered mic jacks. >> >> wunder >> K6WRU >> Walter Underwood >> CM87wj >> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) >> >>> On Jan 28, 2019, at 11:44 AM, Paul Ecker <ecke...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Don - thank you. That was exactly the reason I wanted to double check. I >>> saw an ad on the internet saying dynamic. >>> >>> Tnx agn & 73 >>> Paul >>> w2eck >>> >>>> On Mon, Jan 28, 2019 at 2:33 PM Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Paul, >>>> >>>> While I have seen ads saying it has a dynamic element, that is not the >>>> case - it is an electret type. >>>> >>>> I believe it was designed to be a microphone you could plug into a >>>> computer, and all of those are electret types. >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> Don W3FPR >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 1/28/2019 2:26 PM, Paul Ecker wrote: >>>>> Does anyone know if the CM500 has a Electret or Dynamic mic? >>>>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 wun...@wunderwood.org >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: 10 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 15:25:15 -0600 > From: David Orman <orma...@corenode.com> > To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] KX3/PX3/KXPA100 + accessories for sale > Message-ID: > <CAGxZ45pTNLC6_mUJHSHNwFZ4+wj-9=qgs_exfak1vrtd61p...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Hi, > > I have a KX3/PX3/KXPA100 combination I'd like to sell. I am the original > owner, and purchased all of the above in 8/2014. The KX3/PX3 was purchased > factory assembled, the KXPA100 was purchased as a kit, and assembled by me. > The KX3 is fully loaded, as you will see below, to include the 2m option. > > All of the equipment is in excellent condition, and the PX3/KX3 have the > Side-KX options installed, including the plastic covers. The covers are in > good shape, with minor scratching as to be expected from plastic covers. > Photos are included below, with covers off/on. > > In the interest of full disclosure, while performing the suggested > capacitor modification to improve the power-on delay on the PX3 (as guided > by Elecraft) a solder pad pulled up. This was repaired with a solder bridge > to the new capacitor in question, and the unit has functioned perfectly > since this time (April 2017). I am adjusting the requested price > accordingly, even though there is no impact to the performance or > functionality of this unit (and the power on delay is significantly > improved!) > > I have included a video in the link below so you can see the PX3/KX3/KXPA100 > functioning. I also adjust ref/scale and move around the band both via > radio and via PX3 in the video, so you can see it is functioning as > expected. > > Everything else is exactly as delivered from Elecraft, and functioning > properly. The KX3 has had the full set of calibration performed on it, to > include extended temperature compensation, nulling, and filters, as I have > a bench of test equipment including a GPSDO locked signal generator. > > Here's what I'm including, and current list pricing: > > MH3 Hand Mic. for KX3 > $59.95 > > KXFL3 Dual-Passband Roofing Filter > $149.95 > > KXAT3 ATU for the KX3 > $199.95 > > KXPD3 Precision Keyer Paddle > $129.95 > > KXBC3 Int. NiMH Charger/Clk for KX3 > $79.95 > > KX3-2M-AT 2M All-Mode Internal KX3 Option > $259.95 > > KXPACBL KX3 to KXPA100 Adapt. Cable > $49.95 > > KXPA100-K 100 W External Amplifier - Kit > $749.95 > > KXAT100 Internal ATU for KXPA100 > $379.95 > > KX3-F 160-6 M Xcvrr Assm > $1,049.95 > > PX3-F Panadapter for KX3 - Factory Assembled > $599.95 > > XG50 Simple 49.380 MHz Signal Source > $39.95 > > SUBTOTAL $3,749.40 > > Keep in mind this subtotal does not include the Side-KX sides/covers. I am > also including the original sides for PX3/KX3 in case you wish to use them > instead. I do have the upgrade board for the paddle, as well, as well as > various tools/parts for the accessories. I am also including a few KXUSB > cables which currently list for $32.95. I'll also throw in the 2m antenna > seen attached to the radio in the photos. > > KX3 serial number is 6755, PX3 is 0630, and KXPA100 is 1218. > > ------------------- > > I'm willing to sell the whole package for $2800 OBO. > > My reason for selling is simple, I've moved to a pure desktop setup as I've > not found myself working remote as I had anticipated. > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/g6rqVoXqF8i1FnL63 has photos and the video > showing operation, after which all were stored. > > I live in San Antonio, TX and would prefer to arrange for local (you can > check it out in person) or regional pickup (happy to meet half-way). I have > batteries, so if meeting elsewhere, we can turn it all on so you can verify > operation if desired. > > My call-sign is K5DJO, name is David Orman, please respond directly to my > email ( orma...@corenode.com ) and I'll pass you the rest of my contact > information so we can discuss via phone if you'd like! I can provide > additional photos/videos if requested. > > Respectfully, > David Orman / K5DJO > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 22:55:09 +0100 > From: "Graziano Roccon (IW2NOY)" <grazi...@roccon.com> > To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] Looking for ELECRAFT KBPF3A for my K3s > Message-ID: <79a9da55ef12ffa4c18fa23113b68...@roccon.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed > > Hello, > > i am looking for a Elecraft KBPF3A for my K3s. > If anyone want to sell it or know someone that want to sell it, please > let me know. > I would prefer in Italy or Europe, USA become too expensive for customs > and shipment costs. > > Thanks a lot, Graziano IW2NOY > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 17:07:28 -0500 > From: Mike - W5JR <w5jr.li...@gmail.com> > To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CM500 Mic ? > Message-ID: <daa380ad-b74b-4430-a891-db818c6d2...@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > That explains where that battery pack came from!! I?d forgotten how I had > acquired the adapter. > > tnx > Mike / W5JR > Alpharetta GA > > >> On Jan 28, 2019, at 2:52 PM, Walter Underwood <wun...@wunderwood.org> wrote: >> >> The published docs on the CM500 are a mess, but it is an electret. It even >> comes with a battery pack so you can use it with non-powered mic jacks. >> >> wunder >> K6WRU >> Walter Underwood >> CM87wj >> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) >> >>> On Jan 28, 2019, at 11:44 AM, Paul Ecker <ecke...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Don - thank you. That was exactly the reason I wanted to double check. I >>> saw an ad on the internet saying dynamic. >>> >>> Tnx agn & 73 >>> Paul >>> w2eck >>> >>>> On Mon, Jan 28, 2019 at 2:33 PM Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Paul, >>>> >>>> While I have seen ads saying it has a dynamic element, that is not the >>>> case - it is an electret type. >>>> >>>> I believe it was designed to be a microphone you could plug into a >>>> computer, and all of those are electret types. >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> Don W3FPR >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 1/28/2019 2:26 PM, Paul Ecker wrote: >>>>> Does anyone know if the CM500 has a Electret or Dynamic mic? >>>>> >>>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 wun...@wunderwood.org >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 w5jr.li...@gmail.com > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 13 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:34:30 -0600 > From: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net> > To: Mike - W5JR <w5jr.li...@gmail.com> > Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CM500 Mic ? > Message-ID: <35c3cc94-b454-4bb9-96bc-0ebe544ca...@blomand.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Yes I always find it interesting they include a battery pak but say it's > dynamic. Most all of the descriptions I've seen indicate it is a dynamic > mike. No it's an Electrect element. > > Bob, K4TAX > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 28, 2019, at 4:07 PM, Mike - W5JR <w5jr.li...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> That explains where that battery pack came from!! I?d forgotten how I had >> acquired the adapter. >> >> tnx >> Mike / W5JR >> Alpharetta GA >> >> >>> On Jan 28, 2019, at 2:52 PM, Walter Underwood <wun...@wunderwood.org> wrote: >>> >>> The published docs on the CM500 are a mess, but it is an electret. It even >>> comes with a battery pack so you can use it with non-powered mic jacks. >>> >>> wunder >>> K6WRU >>> Walter Underwood >>> CM87wj >>> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) >>> >>>> On Jan 28, 2019, at 11:44 AM, Paul Ecker <ecke...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Don - thank you. That was exactly the reason I wanted to double check. I >>>> saw an ad on the internet saying dynamic. >>>> >>>> Tnx agn & 73 >>>> Paul >>>> w2eck >>>> >>>>> On Mon, Jan 28, 2019 at 2:33 PM Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Paul, >>>>> >>>>> While I have seen ads saying it has a dynamic element, that is not the >>>>> case - it is an electret type. >>>>> >>>>> I believe it was designed to be a microphone you could plug into a >>>>> computer, and all of those are electret types. >>>>> >>>>> 73, >>>>> Don W3FPR >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On 1/28/2019 2:26 PM, Paul Ecker wrote: >>>>>> Does anyone know if the CM500 has a Electret or Dynamic mic? >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> 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 wun...@wunderwood.org >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 w5jr.li...@gmail.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: 14 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 19:18:43 -0600 > From: "Jim N7US" <n...@arrl.net> > To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] FW: [Elecraft-K3] K3S Comparison table finalized > (link attached) > Message-ID: <023501d4b770$96306080$c2912180$@arrl.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > I'd be interested in seeing a similar comparison of the K3S to the > FlexRadio. > > Jim N7US > > -----Original Message----- > > My two cents: > > >> Rob wrote: >> >> I would count the order differently if numbering is of interest. The > radio at #1 cannot be reproduced with current software. > > Clarified recently in footnote "y" of the RX performance table. > > >> That makes the K3S #1 and the 7610 #9 if you want to count for some > reason. The difference in 2 kHz dynamic range is 106 dB compared to 98 dB. > > The table is sorted on 2 kHz IMDDR3. However, the table also shows dramatic > differences in blocking dynamic range. For example, the K3S is 20 to 30 dB > stronger in this regard than all of the direct-sampling radios in the table. > This is due to the K3S having narrow-band filtering (crystal filters) ahead > of the ADC. This can greatly reduce desense and other artifacts in any > high-signal situation (Field Day, KW neighbor, multi-TX station, etc.). > > Wayne > N6KR > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 15 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 20:27:30 -0500 > From: "Jamie WW3S" <w...@zoominternet.net> > To: <n...@arrl.net>, "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FW: [Elecraft-K3] K3S Comparison table > finalized (linkattached) > Message-ID: <66642576F27B436291BC26177589B7D1@ww3s> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="utf-8"; > reply-type=original > > and that was my real life experience in last weekends 160 contest....I felt > the 7610 could hear just a bit better than the K3, especially those ESP > signals right at the noise.....I worked several DX I wouldn?t have with the > K3.....BUT.......in crowded condx, the 7610 thumped and pumped when someone > was close to my passband, even with a 200 hz filter enabled. I didn?t get > any of that with the K3, its front end is like a brick wall......to be fair, > I had the noise blanker enabled on the 7610, which some comments post > contest said that could be some of the thumping I experienced..... > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jim N7US > Sent: Monday, January 28, 2019 8:18 PM > To: Elecraft Reflector > Subject: [Elecraft] FW: [Elecraft-K3] K3S Comparison table finalized > (linkattached) > > I'd be interested in seeing a similar comparison of the K3S to the > FlexRadio. > > Jim N7US > > -----Original Message----- > > My two cents: > > >> Rob wrote: >> >> I would count the order differently if numbering is of interest. The > radio at #1 cannot be reproduced with current software. > > Clarified recently in footnote "y" of the RX performance table. > > >> That makes the K3S #1 and the 7610 #9 if you want to count for some > reason. The difference in 2 kHz dynamic range is 106 dB compared to 98 dB. > > The table is sorted on 2 kHz IMDDR3. However, the table also shows dramatic > differences in blocking dynamic range. For example, the K3S is 20 to 30 dB > stronger in this regard than all of the direct-sampling radios in the table. > This is due to the K3S having narrow-band filtering (crystal filters) ahead > of the ADC. This can greatly reduce desense and other artifacts in any > high-signal situation (Field Day, KW neighbor, multi-TX station, etc.). > > Wayne > N6KR > > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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...@zoominternet.net > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 16 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 21:19:58 -0500 > From: <j...@kk9a.com> > To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Cc: ecke...@gmail.com > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CM500 Mic ? > Message-ID: <000301d4b779$223fcf40$66bf6dc0$@com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > The manufacture says it is a sensitive electric microphone: > https://usa.yamaha.com/products/music_production/accessories/cm500/index.htm > l > > So does Amazon: > https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-CM500-Headset-Built-Microphone/dp/B000BZ6ZX0/r > ef=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548727771&sr=8-1&keywords=yamaha+cm500 > > Perhaps that translates to Electret:) > > John KK9A > > > > Paul Ecker W2ECK wrote: > > Does anyone know if the CM500 has a Electret or Dynamic mic? > > 73 > Paul > w2eck > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 17 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 21:29:50 -0500 > From: Kevin der Kinderen <kkinde...@gmail.com> > To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Operate -> Memorize > Message-ID: > <cafa9ujs8mpfm1wxqoxffhxfj8z5gay37653powxrwj7t2qs...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > How exactly does the Memorize button work in the Operate tab of the KAT500 > utility. Is it an on/off global or do I have to hit it each time the tuner > tunes a new frequency? > > 73, > Kevin K4VD > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 18 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 20:41:02 -0600 > From: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CM500 Mic ? > Message-ID: <c061ea11-2d4a-f312-f6c8-8f70c4888...@blomand.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Yes but......when one looks at the SPECS? one will see "Microphone > Type:??? Dynamic".??? I guess one could consider that to be "electric". > > 73 > > Bob, K4TAX > > >> On 1/28/2019 8:19 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: >> The manufacture says it is a sensitive electric microphone: >> https://usa.yamaha.com/products/music_production/accessories/cm500/index.htm >> l >> >> So does Amazon: >> https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-CM500-Headset-Built-Microphone/dp/B000BZ6ZX0/r >> ef=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548727771&sr=8-1&keywords=yamaha+cm500 >> >> Perhaps that translates to Electret:) >> >> John KK9A >> >> >> >> Paul Ecker W2ECK wrote: >> >> Does anyone know if the CM500 has a Electret or Dynamic mic? >> >> 73 >> Paul >> w2eck >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: 19 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 20:50:14 -0600 > From: Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Operate -> Memorize > Message-ID: <9d1e42d1-4276-a39b-66eb-ff7c7d96e...@blomand.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > The tuner will memorize the antenna selection and matching elements > every time it tunes. > > As to the Utility, what ever you change in the Utility will be be sent > to the tuner when Memorize is selected.?? ? Not it is not necessary to > hit Memorize every time the tuner resolves a match. > > 73 > > Bob, K4TAX > > >> On 1/28/2019 8:29 PM, Kevin der Kinderen wrote: >> How exactly does the Memorize button work in the Operate tab of the KAT500 >> utility. Is it an on/off global or do I have to hit it each time the tuner >> tunes a new frequency? >> >> 73, >> Kevin K4VD >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: 20 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 21:56:20 -0500 > From: Nr4c <n...@widomaker.com> > To: j...@kk9a.com > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net, ecke...@gmail.com > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CM500 Mic ? > Message-ID: <77d1564d-68e8-4cc2-b522-f12de2bfb...@widomaker.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > The packaging used to say ?Dynamic? mic. But it?s not. It?s an electret. > > And it comes with a small battery box to provide the bias when using with > radios that don?t provide bias on the audio jack. > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Jan 28, 2019, at 9:19 PM, <j...@kk9a.com> <j...@kk9a.com> wrote: >> >> The manufacture says it is a sensitive electric microphone: >> https://usa.yamaha.com/products/music_production/accessories/cm500/index.htm >> l >> >> So does Amazon: >> https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-CM500-Headset-Built-Microphone/dp/B000BZ6ZX0/r >> ef=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548727771&sr=8-1&keywords=yamaha+cm500 >> >> Perhaps that translates to Electret:) >> >> John KK9A >> >> >> >> Paul Ecker W2ECK wrote: >> >> Does anyone know if the CM500 has a Electret or Dynamic mic? >> >> 73 >> Paul >> w2eck >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 n...@widomaker.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 21 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 22:06:15 -0600 > From: Madison Jones <w5mikejul...@gmail.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] WTB K2 > Message-ID: > <CAGf0DjtCNTXcdRDtVuZpnJk+aFMZ55=qy9gf30_sfrlajfp...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Anyone have a K2 for sale? Contact me off list at w5mikejul...@gmail.com. > > Madison Jones > W5MJ > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 22 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 22:23:39 -0600 > From: Dick Dievendorff <d...@elecraft.com> > To: Kevin der Kinderen <kkinde...@gmail.com> > Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Operate -> Memorize > Message-ID: <4fd82082-2628-4a77-b7c4-bcdc3d2f3...@elecraft.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > See KAT500 Utility help. > > ATU settings found by tune are stored without pressing the button. If you > create an atu setting yourself, using the radio buttons for inductors and > capacitors, you can save it with that button. > > 73 de Dick, K6KR > >> On Jan 28, 2019, at 20:29, Kevin der Kinderen <kkinde...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> How exactly does the Memorize button work in the Operate tab of the KAT500 >> utility. Is it an on/off global or do I have to hit it each time the tuner >> tunes a new frequency? >> >> 73, >> Kevin K4VD >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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...@elecraft.com > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 23 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 20:30:17 -0800 > From: Walter Underwood <wun...@wunderwood.org> > To: Elecraft Discussion List <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Best Mac to use with KX3 > Message-ID: <6987b7e6-9f79-4aef-90da-595acd351...@wunderwood.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > The only program that requires significant CPU is WSJT-X, for JT65 and FT8. > The fldigi program might needs more CPU for some modes, but I?ve never > noticed it. Macs usually have very high performance hardware for the year > when they are released. I would expect any Mac from the last five years or so > to work fine. > > wunder > K6WRU > Walter Underwood > CM87wj > http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > >> On Jan 28, 2019, at 4:59 AM, Dave Sublette <k4to.d...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I use a mac mini running Parallels and Windows 7/64bit. It works very >> well. I would think any .odel mac would do the job. >> >> Dave, K4TO >> >>> On Sun, Jan 27, 2019, 11:51 PM Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com wrote: >>> >>> Steve, >>> >>> The only software application specifically for the KX3 is KX3 Utility >>> which takes very little of the computer resources. >>> >>> Perhaps a better question is -- "What processing capability is required >>> for the software applications that I want to run?" >>> >>> That will determine how powerful a computer you will need - Mac or other >>> OS. >>> >>> 73, >>> Don W3FPR >>> >>>> On 1/27/2019 12:08 PM, Steve Grimaud (Gmail) wrote: >>>> I'm trying to find a good new or used Macbook or Mac mini to begin using >>>> with my KX3. I had used a PC with ASUS Xonar U7 and/or Signalink USB. >>>> What will I need to keep, drop or use in a different way to get a Mac >>>> unit working with my KX3? I'm especially interested in digital signals. >>>> Who here knows what works best. >>>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 24 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 21:59:24 -0800 > From: Jack Brindle <jackbrin...@me.com> > To: Elecraft Discussion List <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Best Mac to use with KX3 > Message-ID: <96c04a5c-9987-45de-bf3f-7b065109e...@me.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > WSJT-X runs just fine on my 2010 Mac mini with a core-2 duo processor. Almost > every Mac that runs an Intel processor has at least a Core-2 Duo (the > exception being the very first Intel iMac that used a single core Core-2 > processor). > I would not want to use a Mac with a sub 2 GHz processor - the low end > MacBook Air and last generation low-end mini come to mind here. Everything > else should be prime for a shack computer. > > If you plan on running VMware Fusion, Parallels or VirtualBox you want a > powerful Mac with at least two cores, the more the better. Give the Mac at > least one of those and Windows as many as you can. You don?t want to starve > either OS since both are running simultaneously. > My choice at this time to replace my shack mini (which is constrained to El > Capitan) will be a 6-Core i7 mini with 16GB or Ram (don?t scrimp here) and > 1TB of flash disk. It will last a long time, so putting extra money into it > up front is a good thing. If Apple were to release an 8-Core i9 version of > the mini that would be my choice instead? > On the laptop side, my choice was a 15? MacBook Pro with 4-core i7, 16GB > memory and 500GB flash. Again, don?t scrimp. If it follows the pattern of my > last MacBook Pro, this baby will last me eight years or so (the old one, > constrained to El Capitan is still in use as a server). > > Basically, get as much horsepower as you can afford. That means lots of cores > in the processor, lots of RAM, and a reasonable amount of flash. 256GB is a > minimum here. Macs last a long time, so you are making an investment for the > long term. > > Good luck and enjoy your Mac! > > Jack, W6FB > > >> On Jan 28, 2019, at 8:30 PM, Walter Underwood <wun...@wunderwood.org> wrote: >> >> The only program that requires significant CPU is WSJT-X, for JT65 and FT8. >> The fldigi program might needs more CPU for some modes, but I?ve never >> noticed it. Macs usually have very high performance hardware for the year >> when they are released. I would expect any Mac from the last five years or >> so to work fine. >> >> wunder >> K6WRU >> Walter Underwood >> CM87wj >> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) >> >>> On Jan 28, 2019, at 4:59 AM, Dave Sublette <k4to.d...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> I use a mac mini running Parallels and Windows 7/64bit. It works very >>> well. I would think any .odel mac would do the job. >>> >>> Dave, K4TO >>> >>>> On Sun, Jan 27, 2019, 11:51 PM Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com wrote: >>>> >>>> Steve, >>>> >>>> The only software application specifically for the KX3 is KX3 Utility >>>> which takes very little of the computer resources. >>>> >>>> Perhaps a better question is -- "What processing capability is required >>>> for the software applications that I want to run?" >>>> >>>> That will determine how powerful a computer you will need - Mac or other >>>> OS. >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> Don W3FPR >>>> >>>>> On 1/27/2019 12:08 PM, Steve Grimaud (Gmail) wrote: >>>>> I'm trying to find a good new or used Macbook or Mac mini to begin using >>>>> with my KX3. I had used a PC with ASUS Xonar U7 and/or Signalink USB. >>>>> What will I need to keep, drop or use in a different way to get a Mac >>>>> unit working with my KX3? I'm especially interested in digital signals. >>>>> Who here knows what works best. >>>>> >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 jackbrin...@me.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 25 > Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 22:45:53 -0800 > From: wb6r...@mac.com > To: Elecraft Discussion List <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Best Mac to use with KX3 > Message-ID: <54d7e87e-84f3-4d2f-9b0a-6ee2da4ee...@mac.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > If one wants to use cocoaModem for RTTY, PSK or the other modes it supports, > note that it runs fine under Mac OS 10.12 and has been reported to run under > Mac OS 10.13 (I personally haven't tried it.) > > cocoaModem is a 32 bit program and possibly won't run under OS 10.14 and > above that might require programs to be 64 bit. As of 9-24-2018 see: > >> https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208436 >> <https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208436> > > About this Mac > System Reports > Software > Applications will show which > programs loaded on the machine are 64 bit compatible. > > The source code is available for cocoaModem but the developer hasn't > supported the program in quite some time. > > Macs as supplied with OS 10.14 and above could have a problem with cocoaModem > - which is an excellent program for dual receive split RTTY operation. > > So it's more than just which Mac to get, it's will the machine run the > applications you want to run. > > If anyone has run cocoaModem under 10.13 or 10.14 please report. > > 73 - Steve WB6RSE > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > 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 177, Issue 46 > ***************************************** ______________________________________________________________ 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
