Hi Wayne,
would you tell us what else is on this (your) list ? :-)
Martin
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Actually, posting a picture of things you want is well known method
of goal setting. I had a handout on the K3 posted on my bulletin
board for about 4-years before I bought it. Board is empty,
now. Just has ARRL awards posted.
I had a picture of a Ford Explorer for some time before I bought
I'm setting up a transverter band for 432MHz.
I have a switched dummy load feeding the transverter at around the ten watt
level.
However, on a two tone test the output on 28MHz is considerably cleaner at
13 watts (KPA100 in) than it is at 10 watts.
But - the transverter band set up will not let
Thanks all. I think the answer to my question was the one about whether it
is in course or fine tuning mode.
73 Kate K6HTN
On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 7:12 PM, Kate Hutton katehut...@gmail.com wrote:
I am often on the same frequency daily - 3.575 MHz, but the ATU does not
give me exactly the
Was that straight key really used or was it only for the cameras?
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Last night, I completed Part III and the checkout of my KX1. Everything
seems to check out as expected (on the money in just about everything). The
only thing that I haven't done is try internal batteries (seems we didn't
have enough in the house). Now, I just need to install the antenna tuner
I travel with K2 and installed Li-Ion battery. Never a question. There is an
official document by IATA on dangerous goods (search for DGR) and it states
that built in Li-Ion batteries up to a certain power are allowed. EXternal
are fine to 160Wh and afew limits. Asking is more trouble than help
Fred is correct about a lot of things below. Li-Ion and Li-Poly
batteries are generally not allowed to be transported en masse (as
cargo) aboard passenger aircraft. This is true at least in the US,
but I'm not sure about other countries. If it's true in the US, the
more safey-conscious
Joe
You're right - the correct name is the MicroHam CW Keyer. Router
version 7.7.1 Was using the latest N1MM 11.5.1
I was not using a PTT cable - I had PTT via Radio Command checked in
the N1MM serial port setup. I did not have Energize Hardware and
Software PTT because I wasn't using
I'm not sure if the actual video shot was of Christopher in action on they
key or staged, but he prefers the straight key and *can use one*. His elmer
will not let him move to a paddle yet. :-)
73,
Doug
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That's one of the best PR pieces on the hobby I've ever seen, Doug.
A simple message that the media editors and writers could easily follow and
fit into the time allocated really helped.
Congratulations to you and the FB PIO!
73,
Ron AC7AC
-Original Message-
Hi Guys,
I thought I
N1MM Logger only sets Winkey PTT for SSB. For CW, the Winkey PTT is
set automatically by the Winkey chip, based on data in the buffer,
not by any N1MM Logger command.
Interesting ... then there is still another source of PTT being set -
perhaps RTS on a separate serial port. In any case,
It amazes me how many people hold a straight key these days. I'd have been
chucked in the head and laughed out of the room holding a key like that when
I was a kid but, in recent years, Christopher wasn't the first I've seen
actually sending like that.
Proper grip and posture is all about
Yes, the strange way the youngster in the video was
addressing the key leaped out at me, too. I have a
nicely-done drawing in a frame on my shack wall that
was sold in QST some years ago. It depicts a 1930's
station with an HRO, Atwater-Kent and a gas lamp on
the wall ... and ...
On Tue, 28 Jun 2011, Charles wrote:
When will there be a Linux version?
It might help in terms of development time to note that a library
with a sample command line driver would be just fine for us linux types.
We don't need to have every application in the world wrapped in a GUI, nor
Assembled, mint condition Elecraft AF1 active audio filter, housed I in a
custom-built, beautiful wooden enclosure. Includes the original Elecraft
assembly manual. Works like a charm! I just don't use it all that often
because I have the KAF2 in my old, trusty K2. $65 shipped to your front
door.
Guy, what have I messed up here? How do I find out what's wrong and how do I
fix it? Please help!
Control Board:
U6-PIN 13 - 31.8K
PIN 14 - 28.1K
PIN 29 - 29.8K
PIN 30 - 29.8K
U8-PIN 2 - 24.6K
PIN 15- 24.5K
PIN 16- 24.7K
Front Panel Board:
U1-PIN 3 - 19.5K
PIN
Guy, what have I messed up here? How do I find out what's wrong and how do I
fix it? Please help!
Control Board:
U6-PIN 13 - 31.8K
PIN 14 - 28.1K
PIN 29 - 29.8K
PIN 30 - 29.8K
U8-PIN 2 - 24.6K
PIN 15- 24.5K
PIN 16- 24.7K
Front Panel Board:
U1-PIN 3 - 19.5K
PIN
Don may weigh in here, but as I recall this part is looking for shorts
and wrong orientation of chip in socket. Check very carefully and
triple check that U6 U8 U1 are properly oriented. That ok, you do not
indicate shorts to ground by those values. My guess is then that you
are OK and should
Mike,
What are you using to measure the resistance? A DMM or an older VOM?
Many older VOMs use enough voltage when measuring resistance to turn on
semi-conductor junctions, and perhaps damage semiconductors - in other
words, don't use that kind.
If you do not have a DMM, get one of the
Hooray for the Elmer! ;o)
73,
Tom
Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
ARRL Lifetime Member
QCWA Lifetime Member
On Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:16:12 -0700 (PDT), KF4VTT kf4...@mebtel.net wrote:
I'm not sure if the actual video shot was of Christopher in action on they
key or staged, but he prefers the
We had a fellow in the radio school class I attended at Ft Knox who tapped, or
should I say pounded the J38 when sending.
He was sent to cook school after a week of sending tests.
73,
Tom
Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
ARRL Lifetime Member
QCWA Lifetime Member
On Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:22:02 -0600,
I found the answer to my question. There appear to be two ways to do the
code practice: set P=0 in the key test area, or select a freq outside the
ham band (disables the transmitter). I should have looked in the older
email archives first.
Ken AB8GQ
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That's one of the best PR pieces on the hobby I've ever seen, Doug.
Seconded!
We're too far away from any TV stations to get any video coverage. We
did have the editor from the neighboring county paper show up after he
contacted me Friday
FYI - The same thing happens when using the JT65-HF software (version 1.0.7)
and setting the program to use the Ham Radio Deluxe (Version 5) Interface to
control PTT. The PTT frequently hangs in transmit mode and the only remedy is
to power down the K3.
However, using JT65-HF with it's own
Roger,
A resistive power attenuator adding a db or so loss between the KPA100 and
transverter would allow you to run a little more power from the KPA100, and
you would most likely not have to bypass it during receive. An extra db or
so addded to the transverter's receive IF output (28 MHz)
Roger,
I forgot to mention that my KPA100 switches in at 11 not 13 watts, and is
cleaner at 11 watts (KPA100 In) than at 10 watts (KPA100 out).
73,
Geoff
GM4ESD
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From: Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy gm4...@btinternet.com
To: Roger Dixon li...@irdixon.plus.com
Cc:
after having operated both a straight key and a paddle,
I'm not really sure that the two are comparable
I don't think being able to send using a straight key does
anything to help you send better than using a paddle, but
using a paddle is much easier to me than using a straight key and
if you
That confuses me - how does the Winkey chip send PTT based on data in
the buffer? Is there a setting I am missing?
Buck
k4ia
On 6/28/2011 10:56 AM, Steve London wrote:
On 06/28/2011 08:37 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
I'm concerned because you indicated that the CW Keyer PTT LED was
lit.
Al,
The issue isn't nostalgia - it's technique and timing. Paddles cover a
multitude of sins: as long as you're hitting the paddles somewere close to
the right point you'll get nice even CW. With a straight key any technique or
timing issues are immediately obvious.
The old timer WWII radio
I just have to mention this.
The CW QRQ is just unbelievable. It's like the K3 never goes into TX --
or the RX never turns off. A real miracle of a job well done.
Dan
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I haven't tried the QRQ (I'm not that fast) but the full QSK by itself is
amazing. At field day, several peoe had to keep looking to make sure they were
actually transmitting, the QSK is so good. Of course, the full PIN diode TR
switches make it even more entertaining when someone first runs
I agree, Al:
Interestingly, some younger Hams I know who want CW proficiency often insist
on learning to use a straight key and many even move on to a bug before
touching a paddle, but I'd not demand they do so.
I stuck with a straight key until I got my Extra Class Ham license and my
2nd Class
After the first reading of the installation instructions, I
procrastinated for some time before attempting the installation of
the Sub RX and a couple of other options (K3EXREF KAT3).
It seemed as if one would have take the K3 almost all apart to
undertake this installation. However I'd
I agree. I started on paddles and used them for four years before I ever
tried a straight key. By then the rhythm of the code was built in so
using the key was simple. But I could only send for ten minutes or so
before noticing how hard it was. I think I could run a key for a few
hours
QRQ mode is not just 'for fast' it sounds super at all speeds, it's a
real improvement on the already great QSK.
There are some limitations, it's disabled when split or RIT/XIT is on
but in the latest firmware this is handled seamlessly (i.e QRQ is used
where possible and falls back to standard
I picked up a P3 kit last week, put it together for FD.
Took it up to Bonny Doon and had it in our CW station.
We (several operators) observed a strange behavior.
With the bandspread opened to 200kHz, and with noise floor ~ -130dB, there
seemed to be a broad hump of noise on the upper half side
Agreed! Once you get above 30 wpm, you really notice the difference. It's
a great addition. Lou -- WA3MIX
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From: Brendan Minish ei6iz.bren...@gmail.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 7:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW QRQ
QRQ mode is
On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 7:03 PM, Lou Kolb louk...@gmail.com wrote:
...Once you get above 30 wpm, you really notice the difference.
Lou, what I notice above 30 wpm is that I'm missing a lot of what I'm trying
to copy. My brain has some sort of limit switch at about 29 1/2 wpm.
Tony KT0NY
Ignacy raises a chilling point: Asking is more trouble than help as most
personnel is [are] ignorant of rules and they could create some [rules] to
appear competent. I find this statement to be frightenly true. To use a
data term the system uses forward error correction meaning they install a
new
FYI - The same thing happens when using the JT65-HF software
(version 1.0.7) and setting the program to use the Ham Radio Deluxe
(Version 5) Interface to control PTT. The PTT frequently hangs in
transmit mode and the only remedy is to power down the K3.
Configure HRD to use a handshake line
Take a chance with internal battery fitted to the radio, but don't even think
about carrying a separate battery without some kind of approval.
You may be lucky and get away with it, if you get busted, get ready with a
good story:-)
73 Jack. VK4JRC
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On 29/06/2011, at
I tried searching for answers but was not able to come up with anything, sorry
if this has already been covered...
I'm using the KY command to have the K3 send CW for me and I also have a paddle
connected. I would like the cw monitor to be off for items sent by the KY
command but have the
The hardest CW to copy (for me anyway) has insufficient spacing between letters
or words.
This is exactly what a keyer does NOT help you with! The operator has to learn
to
recognize what good CW sounds like. Does sending with a straight key help with
that?
Maybe, but I doubt it.
Many of you
I don't think I have seen this on the reflector. I didn't know Doug
personally, but a friend who worked with him at Stanford suggested
that I post this here since Doug was an avid K3 fan and an occasional
poster.
~~
Doug, W6JD, Silent Key
Doug was ex-KN2CHN (NY,
There is a product called the CW Machine invented by Ulrich Steinberg
N2DE/DJ8GO and marketed by Begali which has vast capabilities beyond a
standard keyer. One of the things it can do is analyze one's keying and
provide feedback regarding spacing, etc. It appears to be a fabulous
investment
The banana boat swing is a combination of pure laziness and the
limitations of many Vibroplex bugs. Vibroplex made many, many bugs with
thick springs that prevent their dit rates being slowed below 35 wpm or so.
So QRSing below that speed (most marine communications occurred between 15
and 20 wpm
Tnx Rick.
I had the pleasure of corresponding with Doug on many occasions. He was a
real gentleman who will be missed, even from far off Oregon.
Ron AC7AC
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I don't think I have seen this on the reflector. I didn't know Doug
personally, but a friend who worked with
The decoder on the K3 can be used to monitor one's sending. Getting the
word spaces correct can be checked with it. However, thinking, copying,
and sending simultaneously with the slight delay inherent in the decoder
is like juggling five balls at once. It can be done but it makes life
K3 is sold
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KPA500 kit S/N 115 is up and running! I ordered early on the 1st day and it
arrived this Monday afternoon. I took my time and had fun putting it
together. I got to bed at exactly 1 AM. Everything checks out OK, even the
interface with WriteLog using Interface ll (serial 001.) The optional cable
On 6/28/2011 4:07 PM, Al Gulseth wrote:
The issue isn't nostalgia - it's technique and timing. Paddles cover a
multitude of sins: as long as you're hitting the paddles somewere close to
the right point you'll get nice even CW. With a straight key any technique or
timing issues are immediately
Wayne,
Did you run the KX3 on Field day?
If so... impressions and how kitted out??
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'65 Sprite - in process :(
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'06 Honda Civic Hybrid
Deja Vu:
My first job after graduating college was for Hughes Aircraft Tech
Manuals. It was almost the end of my career. But fortunately I was
laid-off in the great engineering purge of spring 1971. For years a
recurring nightmare was that I was back working at TM.
I actually did learn a
On Jun 28, 2011, at 9:06 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote:
The hardest CW to copy (for me anyway) has insufficient spacing between
letters or words.
This is exactly what a keyer does NOT help you with! The operator has to
learn to
recognize what good CW sounds like. Does sending with a straight key
Further testing here. I tried changing the control board MCU to the
previous firmware version, and no change, so that is ruled out. But... I
do notice that my keying wave form is not right. The rise time is very
slow, about 50ms, the falling time is about right. And the keying sounds
like
Y' All
According to page 21 of the KPA500 owner's manual, when the Aux Cable is used
with the KPA500 the PTT Cable should not be used.
I have the KPAK3AUX cable connected between the K3 And the KPA500 via the Y
cable that came with the cable kit, so that I can continue using my KR2C2.
The KRC2
Bob Pease, the great analog design guru at National Semiconductors, died
in a car crash recently in his famous 1969 VW Beetle. There's a
humorous retrospective of his life on You Tube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj3ceDxlsAMfeature=player_embedded
Any replies should probably be direct since
I'm too new to this to know much, but it seems to me that one might best
learn to send Morse well by copying a lot of well sent Morse. I only
say this because I listened to computer generated Morse for months
before I got on the air. When I finally did send, I got compliments
right away on
That was it. The previous owner had put in the wrong cap in the cw
bandwidth mod (.047uf instead of .01uf) and that made all the difference.
Key waveform now good, and power control is stable.
Thanks for the great support effort. It makes all the difference, knowing
that there is no problem
Hi Tom,
Do you have the Key line interrupter, as described in:
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KPAK3AUX%20Cable%20Set%20Instructions.pdf
installed? If so, you might try removing it
~iain / N6ML
On Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 4:45 AM, n...@n5ge.com wrote:
Y' All
According to page 21 of
Hello Iain,
No it's not in line, but I sure thought of putting it in line so I could use the
key line between the amp and the rig.
The amp and the rig are communicating with each other just fine, but the amp
won't key.
Thanks for the help.
73,
Tom
Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
ARRL Lifetime
Make sure that DIGOUT1 is turned OFF from the K3. Turning it on disables the
KPA. Note that this is a per-band function, so it needs to be turned off for
each band you wish to use the KPA500.
Jack Brindle, W6FB
On Jun 28, 2011, at 9:45 PM, n...@n5ge.com wrote:
Y' All
According to page
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