It a beautiful thing. Thanks!
WW2PT
On Jan 25, 2010, at 11:06 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote:
Were there other tweeks to NR? Thanks. Roy Morris W4WFB
You can set it differently for SSB, AM and CW.
73,
Lyle KK7P
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One possibility is that the rig has only been type approval tested in
that configuration, so anyone wanting to operate it with a different
filter would require a professional RF spectrum analyzer.
Top posted through policy, not belief.
Brian Machesney wrote:
reflector. The only authoritative
Setting and suggestions for configuring the Signalink USB with the K3 to use
HRD DM780 program would be appreciated. The connections look straight
forward but the optimum setting for the K3 will take some testing I suspect.
I am hoping to be able to switch between SSB and digital modes without a
Has anyone found a way to use phase cancel external noise heard in the main Rx
using the second Rx and a noise antenna
Mike
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K2, K3, KPA???
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Should have mentioned that I was unable to set Sub NR after loading beta
3.76 complete with new DSP FW.
Sub works great otherwise.
jim ab3cv
On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 11:07 PM, Jim Miller j...@jtmiller.com wrote:
I've activated Bset but when I hold the NR button I don't get a Fx-x
indication
Mike Keller wrote:
Has anyone found a way to use phase cancel external noise heard in the
main Rx using the second Rx and a noise antenna
Not internally, but you don't need the KRX3 to do that. You can use an
external device such as the DXE NCC-1, MFJ-1025/1026 or Timewave ANC-4 (in
Jim,
In that case it should work. Is there any chance you are in either DATA
or FM mode? Noise Reduction is N/A for those modes.
I don't have the sub here to try it, so perhaps someone who has the sub
can try it on their K3 with 3.76 beta firmware.
73,
Don W3FPR
Jim Miller wrote:
Should
An issue that I am having with my K3 is that the Fast AGC actual decay time
is the same as the Slow AGC actual decay time. If I adjust the menu decay
time for the Fast AGC it has no effect, but if I adjust the menu decay time for
the Slow AGC, it effects both the Fast and Slow AGC positions.
Thanks for the heads up, Leigh. I hadn't noticed Wayne's post.
73,
Lou, W0FK
Leigh L. Klotz Jr WA5ZNU wrote:
Nabble users may have missed the announcement of K3 V3.76 Beta firmware
because it appeared in the middle of an old thread about 3.57.
I hadn't either, hi hi!
Leigh/WA5ZNU
Thanks for the heads up, Leigh. I hadn't noticed Wayne's post.
73,
Lou, W0FK
Leigh L. Klotz Jr WA5ZNU wrote:
Nabble users may have missed the announcement of K3 V3.76 Beta
firmware because it appeared in the middle of an old thread about
Early versions of the firmware did, in fact, allow transmission
through the 2.1kHz filter, and that capability was removed. I suggest
that speculation is futile, since there are authoritative sources
available.
73, doug
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:41:18 +
From: David Woolley (E.L)
It works. You have to be sure you have the Sub Rx turned ON when you
attempt to turn NR on or off using b-set
73,
Ken K3IU
K3 #202
On 1/26/2010 8:58 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Jim,
In that case it should work. Is there any chance you are in either DATA
or FM mode?
Phil,
I have privately requested the same as you suggest. Since there is already a
full market of amps... would love to have the auto tuner to work with my THP
HL-2.5. The THP auto tuner doesn't quite have what I would like. Even
better, I would like a totally remote Elecraft tuner which works
Although not specifically mentioned in the release notes, I was very pleased to
find the delay feature also works for memories 0-99. The notes in an updated
version of the operating manual will need to be amended for this config menu
item.
Good job again, Wayne!
Apologies to the reflector.
If you have a QSK Master excess to your needs and would like to
lighten your parts counter, please contact me directly don't reply
to the list if you would. As we all do know, OT posts should not be
recycled on the ongoing mailing list.
73,
Gary
Gary at ka1j.com
Hello
I've measured K2's RX noise level (antenna terminated on 50 ohm, AGC OFF, AF
and RF to max,
DMM connected to P5), when PRE is ON N = 0.055v, PRE is OFF N = 0.013v.
Are those levels OK for K2?
Thanks
Sergey.
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noise from my VHF amplifiers when I operate SSB mode.
There are two main approaches to helping mitigate shack noise from Tx
audio: Noise Gate and Downward Expansion.
A Noise Gate, such as is used in the K3, acts much like
Bill W4ZV wrote:
Mike Keller wrote:
Has anyone found a way to use phase cancel external noise heard in the
main Rx using the second Rx and a noise antenna
Not internally, but you don't need the KRX3 to do that. You can use an
external device such as the DXE NCC-1, MFJ-1025/1026 or
Hi,
in fact there is no suitable remote legal power limit ATU on the market
provides all required functions and capabilities. I am looking for it
for long years. Even overpriced gears available are just stupid unusable
boxes unfortunately so I agree that something as You are talking about
capable
on my K3 with FW 3.76 loaded I can set NR settings with BSET for the
subreceiver, but it is then changed also for the main receiver. I can use
NR on the main or sub or for both, but with the same NR settings for the
same mode.
73! de Werner OE9FWV
Don Wilhelm schrieb am 26 Jan 2010 um 8:58:
On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Vic K2VCO v...@rakefet.com wrote:
Bill W4ZV wrote:
Mike Keller wrote:
Has anyone found a way to use phase cancel external noise heard in the
main Rx using the second Rx and a noise antenna
Not internally, but you don't need the KRX3 to do that. You
Sergey,
I would believe they likely are OK - those numbers indicate that you
have 12.95 dB gain for your Preamp, and that is near enough to 14 dB
expected value shown on the schematic. Note that .013 V = -33.74 dBm
and .055 V = -21.21 dBm - simply subtract the two. You should make some
On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Vic K2VCO v...@rakefet.com wrote:
Bill W4ZV wrote:
Mike Keller wrote:
Has anyone found a way to use phase cancel external noise heard in the
main Rx using the second Rx and a noise antenna
Not internally, but you don't need the KRX3 to do that. You
I am new with the K3.
How do i install a Beta firmware?
Thank's a lot.
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Hi all,
I have build KX1 and K1 with no problem but with my (sn. 6871) K2 i'm in
trouble.
No problem with control board and front panel.
I've performed the test of part II:
4 Mhz Oscillator calibration is ok.
PLL reference oscillator range test is ok (Fup = 12099 Mhz - Fdown =
12086 Mhz -
Petr,
Even though I am the one who started this thread with my question, I need to
find out your opinion about the new Palstar Auto Tuner. It is pretty good from
what I read and if you read the reviews they are mostly very good. Apparently
there had been a few new product type quirks that
How do i install a Beta firmware?
Please see
URL:http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_beta_release_instructions.htm
73,
Lyle KK7P
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Lyle, given all that, would it be your recommendation to reduce the gain in
unwanted bands using the equalizer, or would it be better to increase the
gain of the wanted bands, or both to be centered on flat response?
73,
Bill
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K2 KX1 (Field tester); K3; W2; mini mods
-Original
With Sub Rx ON, I can toggle NR ON/OFF in Sub Rx using bset. This does
not affect the ON/OFF status of the Main Rx. However, when I change the
NR setting (press/hold NR) of the SubRx, that changes both the SubRx and
Main Rx setting... just as Werner reports below.
73,
Ken K3IU
I understand that the announced 2K-FA amplifier from SPE will have the
option for remote ATU and antenna switch.
Here is the link for the English brochure:
http://www.radio-ham.eu/download/Leaflet%20Expert%202K-FA%20inglese.pdf
73
Reinaldo, YV5AMH
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From:
While it's not the Palstar autotuner, I do have the BT1500A for
balanced line and it works well. The construction is OUTSTANDING!!
73! Ken
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Oh, but the ~$10k. It is a bit much for me. The 2.5k was already a huge
bite on top of the loaded K3 I have.
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
K2 KX1 (Field tester); K3; W2; mini mods
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
Lyle, given all that, would it be your recommendation to reduce the gain in
unwanted bands using the equalizer, or would it be better to increase the
gain of the wanted bands, or both to be centered on flat response?
In general, I suggest using cuts rather than boosts to shape the
passband,
Yes but those sources doesn´t speak.
/ Jim
On 2010-01-26 17:16, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote:
Early versions of the firmware did, in fact, allow transmission
through the 2.1kHz filter, and that capability was removed. I suggest
that speculation is futile, since there
I owned the auto tuner and felt it was a fine piece of equipment. However,
I didn't think the features over the manual tuner was worth the extra
600.00. Sold it and bought the AT2K which is the best manual tuner I have
ever owned and the quality is tops.
Phil
Philip LaMarche
LaMarche
Thanks for bringing the notion up, Phil.
It seems there is a fair amount of interest in a high power 'remote' ATU as
well.
If Elecraft takes up the idea of a high power (I'd enjoy a mid-power remote
unit at present) ATU, it would 'seem' that the core components could be
kitted in two variations.
NR settings are per-mode, but they'll be the same for a given mode on
each receiver. I.e., you can't (at present) have different NR settings
for CW on main vs. CW on sub.
NR on/off is per-band/per-receiver.
This will be clarified in the next K3 manual (and before that, in the
errata).
73,
Still, the adjustment is a bit tricky.
A higher threshhold also has loss of softer speech as a side effect.
When room-noise and speech approach the same level the gate has a rough
time, a common situation in contests/fielddays with people and fan-cooled
equipment packed closely together :-)
Hi Ken,
thank You for reply and the tip for the tuner.
Unfortunately in case of AT-AUTO 1500 ...
- inductor tended to squeal on some units
- calibration problems in many cases
- antenna mismatches although SWR 1 reported by the logic unit
- jamming the inductor coil during an attempted tune-up
I noticed the same thing and found a note about it in the archives (TNX Don,
W3FPR). Enabling CW Text Decode forces slow AGC. The Rev B1 Owner's Manual
contained this note under Advanced Operating Features on page 31:
The K3 uses slow AGC during CW text decode, overriding the selected AGC
Dean,
thank You very much for Your nice tip.
Unfortunately this unit is able to handle 600W key down and mainly
the most important antenna's switch is not presented at all. So if
will decide for an investment into the remote controlled ATU then
definitely I need to serve more than single
I am using an AT-Auto with my K3 3779 and is works flawlessly.
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Oh yes! I find the K3 ATU just amazing and have often thought how terrific it
would be to yank it out of the box and put it outside - and - how REALLY nice
it would be to have it scaled up to handle at least 600 watts or even the legal
limit - and - work seamlessly with the K3 - and - perhaps
I enjoy using computer programs with my K3. For, me it adds to the
enjoyment.
I've put a video on YouTube showing my setup, if anyone is interested.
I find the ability of several pieces of software to operate together to
be fascinating.
You can see the video at -
TEST PSE IGNORE
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I have owned a Palstar AT Auto for 18 months with heavy use and it has been
flawless. No problems like those cited above. Certainly the best auto tuner
I have owned. It has been an exceptional piece of equipment, like my K3.
Also, like Phil, I own a Palstar AT2K -- the best modern day manual
I've been using a MFJ-998 with my K3/ALS-600 for almost two years now.
Works great. I also used it with an ALS-1300 that I had here for about two
months, and the MFJ-998 easily handled the higher power of the ALS-1300.
The MFJ-998 is primarily used with my 43-foot vertical on all bands. I do
Vincenzo,
Do you have the 'rework eliminators' installed? If so, you changed C71
to 120 pF, and you must also change the secondary menu entry for D19 to
Y. If you do not have the rework eliminators and you have not
attempted to put in the capacitor change for C71 associated with the
K60XV
On Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:59:23 -0800, Lyle Johnson wrote:
In general, I suggest using cuts rather than boosts to shape the
passband, unless the range of the cuts are insufficient to achieve the
shaping you desire. I apply this approach to Rx as well as Tx EQ.
Yes. In general, it is good audio
Operator error: didn't have the Sub turned on when doing the Bset.
Working now.
tnx
jim ab3cv
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Hi, John,
Excellent job on the video. It answered some questions I had about both Power
SDR and N4PY software. It is one of the best amateur radio videos I have
watched on Youtube.com. Heck, if you want another career, I think Hollywood
is calling. Seriously, great job and very
Hi John,
I enjoyed your video very much!
Excellent job and very enjoyable.
73 de N1LQ-Dave
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Well, I finally did it - bought a K3/100 kit. I have a K2/100 that I
bought from Trey (N5KO) some years ago, and which I take on trips
sometimes, but I have really, really wanted to get a K3 for a long time.
My problem has been that I use a pair of FT-1000s (one D and one non-D) in
SO2R and those
Rob,
You apparently have a good deal of confidence in your building and
assembly skills - that is great, but not all have the same confidence
level, and the checks at the Low power level are important to those who
do not also have that confidence level. The manual speaks to the
lowest common
Hey Gang,
Is anyone using the 100 watt amp shown on the Elecraft Hands-On page?
Tnx,
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Hello all,
I'm progressing on my build of K1 #2822 and I've hit a conceptual block in my
understanding of an aspect of the alignment process. I apologise if this has
been discussed before on this list. I've read through the archives and can't
find a very clear explanation. I'm hoping
Has anyone had any luck running with control software for the K3 running
under Linux?
In particular, if anyone has run the N4PY software under the wine
emulator, I would like to hear your opinions about it.
Bob K4ERR
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John,
Spectrogram helps, so go to www.n0ss.net and read the details.
Do the following steps in order:
1) set the BFO frequency to position the center of the FL3 passband at
your chosen sidetone pitch (600 Hz in your case)/
2)Then with Spectrogran still active, set the switch on the bottom of
Turning off the text decode solved the problem, I now have a fast and a slow
AGC.
Thanks!
(And thanks to Elecraft for the great customer service!)
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Dear Don,
That's great. I really miss my old R4C.
73,
Dick, KA1SA
At 09:51 PM 1/26/2010, Don Rasmussen wrote:
K3BSR v7.1
http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/K3_DRAKE_R4C_Emulation
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Wow! Makes me want to build a physical R-4C shell with a serial
interface on the back that's just a front end for a variety of modern
rigs :). There might even be a market for the micro-controller kit!
On Tue, 26 Jan 2010, Richard S. Lindzen wrote:
Dear Don,
That's great. I
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