Re: [Elecraft] Customized Radio Stands

2013-11-07 Thread Richard Newstead
Dear all As I don't own a KX3 I was not able to take any photos of the new stand with one in place. However, the first ones are now arriving and Carl M0SER has sent me some photos. http://tinyurl.com/KX3Stand I think that it looks pretty cool! ...maybe I need a KX3 after all. 73 Richard G3CWI

Re: [Elecraft] Customized Radio Stands

2013-11-07 Thread Fred Smith
I prefer the Nifty Stands over those, much neater and with the smoked stand goes very well with the radio. I don't know about those stands but the Nifty stand and the radio both have no movement at all, the KX3 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100 P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2 Amp

Re: [Elecraft] Customized Radio Stands

2013-11-07 Thread Hjalmar Duklæt
For me it looks like the paddles are positioned too high above the desk on this stand? 73 de Hal On 13-11-07, Richard Newstead wrote: > Dear all > > As I don't own a KX3 I was not able to take any photos of the new stand > with one in place. However, the first ones are now arriving and Carl M0

[Elecraft] [P3} SVGA resolution & text decoding, etc.

2013-11-07 Thread Jim N7US
#1) I have my SVGA resolution set to the native resolution of my Samsung 20" monitor, 1440 X 900, but the status bar on the bottom line is being cut off. Unfortunately the monitor display can only be shifted up or down; it can't be shrunk vertically. I didn't notice the problem when I was using t

[Elecraft] K3 - removable faceplate

2013-11-07 Thread Bill W2BLC
At some point in the past there was a conversation regarding a removable or remote faceplate for the K3. Something along the lines of the Kenwood TS-480. Whatever happened to the idea? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.n

[Elecraft] Tuner issues

2013-11-07 Thread William Levy
One thing that stumped me and cause me all kinds of grief was what button I was pushing. Reminder to those who may not know. The Internal K3 tuner runs when you press ATU TUNE The external KAT500 tunes when you push and hold the XMT button. If you tune internally the external KAT will show all ki

Re: [Elecraft] Tuner issues

2013-11-07 Thread Arie Kleingeld PA3A
William, I know exactly what you mean. It would be a nice feature that when I press the tune button on the KAT500, it would key the K3 at the same time and put theKPA500 in standby (if you have one). Elecraft shines in clever layed out equipment and firmware. This would be a logical feature

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - removable faceplate

2013-11-07 Thread Arie Kleingeld PA3A
Bill, There were actually pictures of that. The K3/0-mini it was called. It is an interesting product. There is a video on youtube, just look for K3/0 mini . Arie PA3A Bill W2BLC schreef op 7-11-2013 15:00: At some point in the past there was a conversation regarding a removable or remote

[Elecraft] Rocky and Windows 8.1

2013-11-07 Thread Kenneth A Christiansen
Hi again from Ken W0CZ Last summer I had Rocky working on my Toshiba laptop using a Griffin iMic as a stereo input for the I/Q on my KX3. I wanted to have a display similar to the P3 on my K3. It worked and I put it aside. This week end I entered the ARRL SweepSteaks and wanted to use Rocky aga

Re: [Elecraft] Rocky and Windows 8.1

2013-11-07 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
> 1 Get the iMac to work with Windows 8.1 Open the Windows Sound Control Panel. Select the Recording tab double click the iMic (probably Microphone) Select the Advanced tab Change the Default Format to "2 channel, 16 bit 48000 Hz (DVD Quality)" or a higher sample rate if the iMIC supports it.

Re: [Elecraft] Tuner issues

2013-11-07 Thread George Danner
Wonderful idea Arnie; especially if you want the "2nd" tune. 73 George AI4VZ -- From: "Arie Kleingeld PA3A" It would be a nice feature that when I press the tune button on the KAT500, it would key the K3 at the same time and put theKPA500 in stand

Re: [Elecraft] Rocky and Windows 8.1

2013-11-07 Thread Mark Petiford
I was sitting here thinking about how I hadn't tried any SDR applications since upgrading from Win 8 to 8.1, so I thought I'd give it a quick try.  The first thing I found that I needed to do was exactly what Joe suggested, "Widows generally selects "1 channel" as the default for any USB microph

Re: [Elecraft] Rocky and Windows 8.1

2013-11-07 Thread Kenneth A Christiansen
Hi to the group and thanks to Joe W4TV. I followed your advice and found the default settings were wrong but after I corrected them it still did not work. I found the gain was set no nothing and I reset the gain wide open for the iMic. I then booted the computer and now everything is just the wa

[Elecraft] K1 Band Display Problem

2013-11-07 Thread EricJ
K1, SN 1976 with 1.09E firmware, 4 band module and ATU. It's been working flawlessly since I built it around 2005 or so. It works fine on receive and transmit on all bands except that when changing bands it displays 7, 10, 10, 21. Though indicating 10 mhz, it works fine on 14 mhz, but the disp

Re: [Elecraft] Rocky and Windows 8.1

2013-11-07 Thread Tom
Some SDR software will set up the sound device completely I.e. set the device, channels, sampling rate levels explicitly while other will take the system defaults. In these cases I.e. rocky it will use whatever is the current default in windows. Tom Original message From: K

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Band Display Problem

2013-11-07 Thread Mike WA8BXN
It sounds to me like a menu setting for band 3 and not a hardware problem. 73 - Mike WA8BXN ---Original Message--- From: EricJ Date: 11/7/2013 1:16:28 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K1 Band Display Problem K1, SN 1976 with 1.09E fir

Re: [Elecraft] [P3} SVGA resolution & text decoding, etc.

2013-11-07 Thread Paul Saffren N6HZ
Hi Jim, #1) Try turning off the auto mode on your monitor. The P3/SVGA may be outputting a pixel clock that is incompatible with your monitor. Also, just as a test, change the P3/SVGA resolution down to 1024x768 and see if the screen fills correctly. #2) Currently there is no way to display

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Band Display Problem

2013-11-07 Thread Dale Putnam
Hi Eric, You can reset that display, by going to the manual for the 4 band filter.. and resetting theb3 setting. Basically, go into the menu, select b3, use the band button to select 14.. back out of the menu.. and it will be all happy. Good Fun, this. Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Band Display Problem

2013-11-07 Thread EricJ
Thanks Mike and Dale. That was the problem. Maybe I screwed it up in the dark at the campsite. I use this radio a lot at home and in the field, but nothing ever goes wrong with it so I have little opportunity to learn much about how it works inside. No doubt I set that up in 2005 when I built i

Re: [Elecraft] Tuner issues

2013-11-07 Thread John Reilly
, N0TA __ George Danner <http://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=elecraft@mailman.qth.net&q=from:%22George+Danner%22>Thu, 07 Nov 2013 07:52:48 -0800 <http://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=elecraft@mailman.qth.net&q=date:2013

[Elecraft] IPad, Camera Connector, iMic & Charger

2013-11-07 Thread Kenneth A Christiansen
Hi again from Ken W0CZ My first problem got fixed so nice I will hope for help on this one. I have SDR software on my iPad and a camera connection kit to connect an iMic. This set up works well but of course the battery does not last long enough for field day or a week of camping. Is there a way

Re: [Elecraft] OT - USB Hub Noise Issue

2013-11-07 Thread Alan Hawrylyshen
Can you share the recommendations? I have a USB 3 powered hub that I love but it generates terrible interference on 20m. I just realized this after your post. Thanks Alan K2ACK Sent from my mobile device. > On Nov 6, 2013, at 16:57, Joel Black wrote: > > I had a couple of suggestions. Than

[Elecraft] Weird 15 meter problem

2013-11-07 Thread Jim Sheldon
Just had a totally weird SWR problem on 15 meters. Was trying to work the T33A Banaba Island DXpedition and the KAT500 antenna tuner kept jumping into tune, and faulting the KPA500 on Hi Reflected power. Everything worked fine on all other bands except 15. Checked all the connections and cabl

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Band Display Problem

2013-11-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
Eric, You inadvertently changed a menu setting. The band that is displayed is a menu setting. Enter the menu and scroll to the "b3" setting - if it shows "b1" (or some different number), tap BAND until to changes to b3 - then EDIT the parameter - tap BAND to change it to 14 mHz. 73, Don W3

Re: [Elecraft] Tuner issues

2013-11-07 Thread Arie Kleingeld PA3A
John, That sounds equally good. Let's hope somebody at Elecraft picks this up. It will smoothen the operation of the K3-line still more. BTW, I had the K3-KPA500 combo with me on the TN2MS DXpedition in October. Without the KAT500 ( not need for it there). That was smooth operation from C

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - removable faceplate

2013-11-07 Thread Bill W2BLC
Interesting pictures, but what happened to it? Any idea if it will get produced? Thanks, Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:E

Re: [Elecraft] Weird 15 meter problem

2013-11-07 Thread mikefurrey
Great Read Jim! -- From: "Jim Sheldon" Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 3:14 PM To: "Elecraft Mailing List" Subject: [Elecraft] Weird 15 meter problem Just had a totally weird SWR problem on 15 meters. Was trying to work the T33A Banaba Island

[Elecraft] Small external monitor for P3?

2013-11-07 Thread Tim Cook
Has anyone found or using a small monitor to use with a P3/SVGA? I have limited space but would like to use the features of the SVGA adapter on a screen a little bigger than the P3. I've seen some small ones on various online outlets, but they are either VGA resolution, or use a USB connection.

[Elecraft] Wanted XV 432

2013-11-07 Thread W0WFH Bill
Wanted a XV 432 in any condition electrical condition,  but case must be good. E mail with what you got. at w0...@yahoo.com Thanks, Bill __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.

Re: [Elecraft] Small external monitor for P3?

2013-11-07 Thread Jim Brown
On 11/7/2013 1:04 PM, Tim Cook wrote: Has anyone found or using a small monitor to use with a P3/SVGA? I have limited space but would like to use the features of the SVGA adapter on a screen a little bigger than the P3. I've seen some small ones on various online outlets, but they are either V

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - removable faceplate

2013-11-07 Thread Rick Tavan N6XI
Yes, it's coming. It has appeared, working, at hamfests. I suspect it is being tweaked for production at Elecraft. Neat product! /Rick On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 12:38 PM, Bill W2BLC wrote: > Interesting pictures, but what happened to it? Any idea if it will get > produced? > > Thanks, > > Bill W2

Re: [Elecraft] Small external monitor for P3?

2013-11-07 Thread Kc2vmp
A 15" monitor is 11" high. Product dimensions without stand (W x D x H) 13.8 x 2.2 x 11.0 in (35.0 x 5.5 x 28.0 cm) Hth 73 kc2vmp > On Nov 7, 2013, at 16:04, Tim Cook wrote: > > Has anyone found or using a small monitor to use with a P3/SVGA? I have > limited space but would like to use the

[Elecraft] Spectrogram download site

2013-11-07 Thread Chris Ishmael
Does anyone know specifically where I can download Spectrogram? All the downloads I find just lead to pop-ups to third party download sites with unrelated garbage software. I can't even find Spectrogram's website, is it even a current supported program? Chris Ishmael KK0G __

Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram download site

2013-11-07 Thread Don Wilhelm
Chris, Spectrogram is no longer a supported program - the author is no longer 'in business'. However, before stopping support, the author announced that version 16 would be freeware. Version 5.17 had already been made freeware before that time. If you look on my website www.w3fpr.com, near th

Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram download site

2013-11-07 Thread Jim Brown
On 11/7/2013 8:37 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Spectrogram is no longer a supported program With permission of the author, the last public version is on my website. Scroll down to find it. http://k9yc.com/publish.htm You're on your own -- although I used it ten years ago to tweak my K2s, I know

[Elecraft] Spectrogram

2013-11-07 Thread Tom Field
Just out of curiosity, has anyone been able to run Spectrogram on Windows 7 or Windows 8. I haven't had any luck, and would like to reset my filters. Tom F KI6NRD Elecraft K2 #7432 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mai