Re: [Elecraft] K3 Need for compressor

2008-05-29 Thread Ian White GM3SEK
n4lq wrote: It seems that without the compressor it is difficult to obtain full SSB output. I'm listening to a guy right now on 160m in QSO. He had is compression on and as can be expected, was picking up plenty of fan noise from his amplifier. He was advised to turn off the compression.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 PA and 232 problem

2008-05-29 Thread Bob G3PJT
Yes but as I don't know what caused this all in the first place , good engineering practice told me that as it is almost zero cost and effort to replace it whilst I had the PCB off the heatsink then that's what you do! 73 Bob G3PJT David Cutter wrote: Nice work, Bob. I've seen 78 series

Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread Ian J Maude
Leigh L. Klotz, Jr. wrote: For about the 3rd or 4th time I've tapped V-M, selected a memory (on of the 60m spot frequencies, the only global memories I have), rotated the VFO dial, and then tapped V-M again and overwrote the memory with the current VFO setting. Once the 2nd RX gets out it

Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I think people are saying it's to easy to tap the wrong button? I for one have done this a couple of times. I've also been in cONFIG and then held PF2 - wishing to use the function on it and of course overwritten the function with whichever CONFIG option I'm on at the time. It's my fault of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - HAGCMDKT mod kit

2008-05-29 Thread G4ILO
Bill W4ZV wrote: Sorry you had a bad experience and I hope this helps others! Yep, it helped me to decide not to even *think* about doing it! - Julian, G4ILO K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf -- View this message in

Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread Stewart Baker
Although there are some young people coming into the hobby, a large proportion (myself included) are of the more senior variety. I find that it is far too easy when it comes to using the K3 memories to press the wrong button, and overwrite something one wanted to keep. This action is normally

[Elecraft] K3 Noise Gate

2008-05-29 Thread dj7mgq
Hallo Ian, To obtain full value from the K3's highly effective compressor, could a noise gate be added to 'Lyle's List', please? As one of the first to raise the SSB compression / punchiness / power level issue, I was in fairly close contact with Lyle, Wayne co. about this for a while.

[Elecraft] K3 - More on memories - I think...

2008-05-29 Thread Stewart Baker
Has anyone come across software for the K3 that allows the programming and storage of the memories ? It would be very useful, instead of using the K3 front panel buttons, to be able to set up all the parameters including the memory labels, and then upload to the K3. I have programs for Icom and

Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread Ken K3IU
I guess I don't understand and so far I only use the memories for bandswitching. Isn't tapping V-M *supposed* to write whatever is in the VFO to whatever memory is selected. What am I missing??? 73, Ken K3IU ~ Ian J Maude wrote: Leigh L. Klotz, Jr. wrote: For about

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Need for compressor?

2008-05-29 Thread Charles Harpole
How about just using a good mic that is dead to its back and thus leaves out virtually all fan noise? Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 08:10:32 +0100 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Need for compressor n4lq

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - More on memories - I think...

2008-05-29 Thread Stewart Baker
That would be great Simon. I did think about doing it myself in VB, however I couldn't find the necessary CAT commands (you've answered that one). 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Thu, 29 May 2008 11:16:51 +0200, Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote: As soon as Wayne publishes the CAT commands I'll add this support to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter selection

2008-05-29 Thread David Woolley (E.L)
Bill W4ZV wrote: 400 and 250: A waste of money IMHO. Since the 400 is actually 435 and the 250 is actually 370, there is only 65 Hz difference in this combination and you'll probably never notice the difference between them (370/435 = only 15% narrower). Total cost $250. I think you are

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - More on memories - I think...

2008-05-29 Thread Simon Brown (HB9DRV)
As soon as Wayne publishes the CAT commands I'll add this support to Ham Radio Deluxe. Wayne's to-do list must be far larger than my own and he's a tad swamped I think. Simon Brown, HB9DRV -- From: Stewart Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Has anyone

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Need for compressor?

2008-05-29 Thread Ian White GM3SEK
Charles Harpole wrote: How about just using a good mic that is dead to its back and thus leaves out virtually all fan noise? That only means you don't have a big enough amplifier yet :-) The main thing that reduces fan noise on the outgoing signal is close-talking and turning the mic gain

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - More on memories - I think...

2008-05-29 Thread G4ILO
A memory load/dump utility would be a nice addition to the Firmware Utility. Band access schemes devised by different people could be uploaded to try out, instead of laboriously entered by hand, and if you accidentally overwrite a memory you could just restore from a backup. If the utility would

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - More on memories - I think...

2008-05-29 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
For those on Mac, Don Agro (MacLoggerDx) said he would look at adding support in MacMemories Manager - waiting for commands list I think. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- If you have the same ideas as everybody else but have them one week earlier than everyone else then you will be hailed as a

Re: Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread d.cutter
Thinking about the old tape recorders: it was made harder to over-record an existing recording by having to press 2 buttons at once. Is this possible? David G3UNA - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and

Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
might be worthwhile keeping some memories that don't require that - I keep 00 to 09 for storing some frequency i want to come back to shortly - I'm not using M1-M4 for that since I store various frequency in them for the band - like start of band, start of SSB, end of SSB etc more

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bandswitching-My experiences to Date

2008-05-29 Thread S Sacco
When I want to QSY to 6 meters, I expect to punch a button that says 6M or 50. If a friend comes over to operate my K3, I don't want to have to point to a yellow sticky note hanging from a shelf, and then spend 10 minutes briefing them on the intricacies of using the user-programmed memories.

[Elecraft] 10 minute countdown timer

2008-05-29 Thread dalej
Any chance to add a 10 minute countdown timer to the K3? Dale, K9VUJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

[Elecraft] K3: Using built in PSK?

2008-05-29 Thread Dave
Hi- On Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8:58 PM, I sent this message to the reflector and haven't seen any comments... maybe I am too anxious, but I am also anxious to cure this problem- so again, I say: Hi- OK, the K3 works fine using computer generated PSK 31 AFSK, but when I go to the internally

Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread Joe Planisky
How about a single level 'undo' or 'Recycle Bin' that saves the last modified memory contents. That way, if you realize you've overwritten a memory by mistake, you can 'undo' to get the original contents back. 73 -- Joe KB8AP On May 29, 2008, at 5:17 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:

[Elecraft] K3: band-bitch

2008-05-29 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
My oh my. What is so hard about changing bands on the K3? You can use the band up/down button (which means you are no more than 5 pushes away from any band, probably less). Is it really important to change bands in less than 2 or 3 seconds? You can use direct keypad entry. Also under 5

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter selection

2008-05-29 Thread David Yarnes
David and All, Not necessarily! I think Bill is pretty much on point since that is the posted spec for the 250 hz filter (not just some random test). I am led to believe these filters do not vary widely in manufacturing. So it would appear that a 400 hz/250 hz combinations is not a

Re: [Elecraft] 10 minute countdown timer

2008-05-29 Thread dalej
Actually a ten minute countdown timer for we rag chewers would be kind of nice touch and helps to comply with U.S. FCC regulations for ID every ten minutes. The other option would be to have a built in CW IDer that ID's every ten minutes. Just an idle thought for when the Elecraft team

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using built in PSK?

2008-05-29 Thread Greg - AB7R
Dave, Are you in Data-A mode when using audio based PSK31? If so, adjust your filter FC to 1.0. The BW can be what you want it to be, I normally start mine off at 1.0 kHz. If you transmit your signal right at 1.0 kHz on the waterfall in Data-A it should be the same as when using PSK-D.

Re: [Elecraft] K3: band-bitch

2008-05-29 Thread Greg - AB7R
I would also like to add that when using the LP-PAN with PowerSDR you will have dedicated band buttons there as well. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Thu May 29 5:57 , DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL sent: My oh my. What is so hard about changing bands on the K3?

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Need for compressor

2008-05-29 Thread Lyle Johnson
Hello Ian! ... Any transmitter with effective compression will also benefit from a noise gate or some other kind of nonlinear threshold, to reduce the noise background when there's no actual speech. This would be something like VOX, but with a different configurable threshold and

[Elecraft] K3 - ESSB Availability

2008-05-29 Thread Joe Word
Any update on when the ESSB function will be turned on in the firmware? I am using the 2.7 filter with various dynamic microphones and getting good audio reports, but not as good as I get from my Icom 756 PRO III. Would like to try a little wider bandwidth (about 3.0) and see if I can match the

[Elecraft] K3 - HAGCMDKT mod kit

2008-05-29 Thread Julius Fazekas
Dave, There are a number of online resources to help ease the pain of SMT soldering/desoldering. If you have access to older QRP magazines, there were many tips in them. AMQRP.ORG has useful info online. This document covers a lot of ground and may be helpful:

[Elecraft] K3: A funny thing happened

2008-05-29 Thread Stephen Prior
A strange subject, but this one has me baffled. I use the K3 with an Icom AH-4 tuner (tuning manually initiated) on the roof above me and below the centre of a long doublet. I've used this configuration with several radios over the last 5 years or so and it's never given me grief. I was on 30m

[Elecraft] K3 - ESSB Availability

2008-05-29 Thread Bill Tippett
Every time I see the term ESSB I see red. I wonder if these folks have ever read FCC Part 97.307 (a) Emission Standards: (a) No amateur station transmission shall occupy more bandwidth than necessary for the information rate and emission type being transmitted, in accordance with good

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using built in PSK?

2008-05-29 Thread Bob Cunnings
Hmm, I responded with this message: http://www.nabble.com/Re%3A-K3%3A-Using-built-in-PSK--p17503377.html Since you remarked that when you monitored your transmitted signal it didn't have fullness I thought that you might be sending only an idle signal, which would be the case if you were trying

[Elecraft] Elecraft Carry Case

2008-05-29 Thread T Gahagan
I just received my K3 carrying case from Rose ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). The case is very well made and the embroidery of my call sign is perfect. It's light weight but well padded and really protects the K3 from bumps and scratches. I'm amazed how perfect the sewing and the general fit are. I

Re: [Elecraft] 10 minute countdown timer

2008-05-29 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
UK regs are every 15 mins or at other times and most of us always give our call at an over -- Natural ability without education has more often attained to glory and virtue than education without natural ability. -Cicero, statesman, orator, writer (106-43 BC) On 29 May 2008, at 14:19,

Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
that is a very good idea -- There is a coherent plan in the universe, though I don't know what it is a plan for. - Fred Hoyle On 29 May 2008, at 13:51, Joe Planisky wrote: How about a single level 'undo' or 'Recycle Bin' that saves the last

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bandswitching-My experiences to Date

2008-05-29 Thread David Yarnes
Steve and All, A point well taken Steve. But setting up the the memories this way (if really deemed necessary!) is an owner convenience really. And if you don't use it yourself enough to do it without a sticky note, then it probably wasn't that convenient in the first place. If I had set

[Elecraft] K3 VFO A+B

2008-05-29 Thread Peter Howson
Whilst playing with, sorry exploring, my K3 this morning I have set something that causes VFO B to track VFO A. Simply put as I tune VFO A both A B frequencies change together. This only occurs on 40m, the band I was listening to at the time. All other bands are normal. Unfortunately I cannot

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO A+B

2008-05-29 Thread Lyle Johnson
Whilst playing with, sorry exploring, my K3 this morning I have set something that causes VFO B to track VFO A. Simply put as I tune VFO A both A B frequencies change together. This only occurs on 40m, the band I was listening to at the time. All other bands are normal. Unfortunately I cannot

RE: [Elecraft] K3 VFO A+B

2008-05-29 Thread Dick Dievendorff
You probably have linked the VFOs on 40 meters. This was described in the firmware release notes for MCU 1.73: VFO LINKING: Holding the SUB switch links/unlinks the two VFOs. When linked, VFO A is the master; turning it moves both VFOs the same amount. VFO B can be set to the same

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - ESSB Availability

2008-05-29 Thread Paul Christensen
Every time I see the term ESSB I see red. I wonder if these folks have ever read FCC Part 97.307 (a) Emission Standards: (a) No amateur station transmission shall occupy more bandwidth than necessary for the information rate and emission type being transmitted, in accordance with good

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - ESSB Availability

2008-05-29 Thread n4lq
Oh here we go againStop trolling for flames guys. Now we will start this same old argument again. If one is so concerned about how much bandwidth they use then switch to QRP CW and forget about SSB. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Bill Tippett [EMAIL

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Bandswitching-My experiences to Date

2008-05-29 Thread Craig D. Smith
I'm a little mystified by the passion some folks seem to have about accelerating the band switching process. Do you really switch bands that much? I suppose some do. The issue (at least for me) isn't speed. The issue is reliability and user friendliness. The reason why so many of us are

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Filter selection

2008-05-29 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
I think you are generalising from a single sample. No, that is INRAD's own specification and is found in the filter curves on both their web site and in the 8 pole curves on the Elecraft site. The same was true with the Fox Tango filers before the filter line was acquired by W2VJN many

Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread Eric Scace K3NA
In the world of ergonomics and man-machine interface design, there is a rule: If an action will destroy information or a state than cannot be restored with the same effort that it took to destroy, then the system requires either (a) a Un-Do function of equal simplicity, or (b) a

[Elecraft] K3 - Proset K2 Mic Frequency Response

2008-05-29 Thread Geoffrey Downs
Can anyone point me in the direction of a graph of, or any info about, the frequency response of the mic in the Proset K2? My searches have been unsuccessful. 73 to all Geoff G3UCK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

[Elecraft] K3: A funny thing happened

2008-05-29 Thread Phil Debbie Salas
I was on 30m cw, swr about 1.1 when suddenly I noticed my output drop from 100W to about 40W and the swr had risen to 4 or so. Do you have a KAT3 installed? Doesn't matter if it was bypassed or not. Several of us have had similar problems. In my case, this occurred on 20 meters, and then

[Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread Phil Debbie Salas
How about a single level 'undo' or 'Recycle Bin' that saves the last modified memory contents. That way, if you realize you've overwritten a memory by mistake, you can 'undo' to get the original contents back. Or maybe just require two presses of VM? That's the way one of my talkies works.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - ESSB Availability

2008-05-29 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
Hello Bill, Well said Sir :-) 73, Geoff GM4ESD Every time I see the term ESSB I see red. I wonder if these folks have ever read FCC Part 97.307 (a) Emission Standards: (a) No amateur station transmission shall occupy more bandwidth than necessary for the information rate and emission

Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread G4ILO
Eric Scace K3NA wrote: In the world of ergonomics and man-machine interface design, there is a rule: If an action will destroy information or a state than cannot be restored with the same effort that it took to destroy, then the system requires either (a) a Un-Do function of equal

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using built in PSK?

2008-05-29 Thread G4ILO
Bob Cunnings wrote: Hmm, I responded with this message: http://www.nabble.com/Re%3A-K3%3A-Using-built-in-PSK--p17503377.html Since you remarked that when you monitored your transmitted signal it didn't have fullness I thought that you might be sending only an idle signal, which would

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - HAGCMDKT mod kit

2008-05-29 Thread G4ILO
n2wn wrote: My experience with SM parts is that you need patience, a fine tip on your iron and good timing :o) Heating too long is a definite killer. I should imagine that good eyesight and a steady soldering iron hand are essential too. I need an Optivizor type thing even to work on

Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread David Cutter
Would your rule be covered if you had to hold in another button at the same time as hitting the memory button? Or, say, turn the power to zero before making memory additions... David G3UNA In the world of ergonomics and man-machine interface design, there is a rule: If an action will

Re: [Elecraft] K3: A funny thing happened

2008-05-29 Thread Stephen Prior
No, I don't have the KAT3 installed, but it sounds as if it might be the same sort of thing. Thanks anyway, perhaps it won't happen again! 73 Stephen On 29/05/2008 16:54, Phil Debbie Salas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was on 30m cw, swr about 1.1 when suddenly I noticed my output drop from

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Need for compressor

2008-05-29 Thread Bob Evans
Steve, I think something must be wrong because both of my K3s peak to 100W without compression. When I use the COMP (which I do for contesting), it spanks the out of my amps. Still no distortion in either case. I'm using the Heil #4 and #5 elements in the Pro-Headset Bob K5WA K3 #234

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - ESSB Availability [End of Thread]

2008-05-29 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Guys, lets nip this thread before it roars to life again. ;-) A quick search of the archives will bring all of the past pro/con ESSB discussions to light in excruciating detail. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft list moderator Paul Christensen wrote: Every time I see the term ESSB I see red.

[Elecraft] K3 - RIT XIT

2008-05-29 Thread Joe Word
I wish RIT and XIT would stay on when changing bands or memory channels, it goes off when going to another band or memory channel. Anyone else have thoughts on this? Joe N9VX K3 #841 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

[Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread Dave G4AON
Leigh The whole VFO/memory management with the K3 is very poor. Other transceivers, many at less than half the price of a K3, have a V/M switch so you are either using it in VFO mode or channel mode, even being able to scan the memories. Having to press a button then rotate the main dial

[Elecraft] K3 Need for compressor

2008-05-29 Thread Dave G4AON
Steve Using compression here I obtain absolutely superb SSB audio from my K3, it sounds really nice and does not have excessive microphone levels to the point where background noise is a problem. I've had several unsolicited reports saying how good the transmission sounds, it isn't broke so

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Need for compressor

2008-05-29 Thread Bob Tellefsen
Intriguing idea, Lyle. Could you expand on it a bit? 73, Bob N6WG - Original Message - From: Lyle Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ian White GM3SEK [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 7:09 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Need for compressor Hello

RE: [Elecraft] 10 minute countdown timer

2008-05-29 Thread Terry Schieler
Actually a ten minute countdown timer for we rag chewers would be kind of nice touch and helps to comply with U.S. FCC regulations for ID every ten minutes. The other option would be to have a built in CW IDer that ID's every ten minutes. Just an idle thought for when the Elecraft team has

RE: [Elecraft] 10 minute countdown timer

2008-05-29 Thread Greg - AB7R
Or water-cooled finals for a dead silent radio. :) - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Thu May 29 10:55 , Terry Schieler sent: of nice touch and helps to comply with U.S. FCC regulations for ID every ten minutes. The other option would be to have a built

[Elecraft] K3 Memory Management with HRD

2008-05-29 Thread Mike Scott
Three Cheers for Simon Brown! I hope you add 6M and bandwidth sliders to Ham Radio Deluxe too. Mike Scott - AE6WA Tarzana, CA (DM04 / near LA) K3-100 #508/ KX1 #1311 Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 11:16:51 +0200 From: Simon Brown (HB9DRV) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - More on

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Management with HRD

2008-05-29 Thread Simon Brown (HB9DRV)
6M you can add yourself (!), bandwidth is waiting on Wayne to add the CAT support. Simon Brown, HB9DRV -- From: Mike Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] Three Cheers for Simon Brown! I hope you add 6M and bandwidth sliders to Ham Radio Deluxe too.

Re: [Elecraft] K3: band-bitch

2008-05-29 Thread S Sacco
I don't want to depend on my computer. I don't want to have to repeatedly push an up/down button. I don't want to custom-program memories, and have to remember what's what. I want to directly go to the band I want with a dedicated keypad. I bought the K3 despite this shortcoming, so I accept

[Elecraft] I want a blue K3

2008-05-29 Thread Tom Hall
..with chrome knobs and an LCD display so I can watch Oprah. Oh yeah, can you make it a little taller so I don't have to squint? Can you put a fan on top that blows a refrigerant to keep my beer cool? I know you're busy, but.. Thanks, Tom, AK2B ___

Re: [Elecraft] 10 minute countdown timer

2008-05-29 Thread Joe Stofko
Dale wrote: -Any chance to add a 10 minute countdown timer to the K3? -Dale, K9VUJ This was a suggestion that I had made several months ago. I believe I had mentioned it to Lyle, KK7P... As I recall, the response was that it seemed a reasonable request and that it would be forwarded for

Re: [Elecraft] I want a blue K3

2008-05-29 Thread ON4WIX
Consider your wish granted, hi http://uk.shopping.com/xPF-AEG-AEG-Fridge 73 de Glenn ON4WIX - Original Message - From: Tom Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 8:18 PM Subject: [Elecraft] I want a blue K3 ..with chrome knobs and an LCD

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Need for compressor

2008-05-29 Thread Augie Hansen
Lyle Johnson wrote: ... Instead of a Noise Gate with two or three variables, I've implemented an *experimental* Downward Expander with a single variable (threshold). It certainly kills the background noise here! ... We're listening... This would be welcome addition to the K3. Noise gates

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Need for compressor

2008-05-29 Thread Lyle Johnson
Intriguing idea, Lyle. Could you expand on it a bit? Go to URL:http://www.dxatlas.com/VShaper/ and scroll down the page at the last few graphs. 73, Lyle kK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

[Elecraft] K3 noisy fan?

2008-05-29 Thread Stephen Prior
I'm sure that one of the fans on the back of my new K3 is noisier than it should be, as if the bearings are wearing. Even at the lowest level it is a bit annoying, especially as folks were saying how quiet the radio is in this respect. Has anyone else experienced this? 73 Stephen K3 s/n 980

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - RIT XIT

2008-05-29 Thread Laurent Ferracci
I wish i could use RIT CLR while transmitting. And all other functions, too. -- Laurent Ferracci, F1JKJ Blog radio http://www.ferracci.org ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

[Elecraft] K3: band-bitch

2008-05-29 Thread Norm Duxbury
If you're using WriteLog software, K3 bandswitching is a breeze -- Simply type the first two digits of the desired band (14, e.g.) into WriteLog, hit Enter, and you're there (14000). Want to go to an exact frequency? Type it and hit Enter. And, after you're there, you can even fine-tune

Re: [Elecraft] K3 noisy fan?

2008-05-29 Thread Jim
Stephen Something is not right because you shouldn't hear fan noise. Mine is real quiet, so quiet early on I checked to see if it was running. Jim - Original Message - From: Stephen Prior [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 2:46 PM

[Elecraft] Psk31 with K2

2008-05-29 Thread Yves Dussault
I would like suggestions on interfacing the K2 and suggestions... -- VE2ATD ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

Re: [Elecraft] 10 minute countdown timer

2008-05-29 Thread G8fmh
In a message dated 29/05/2008 18:57:02 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Actually a ten minute countdown timer for we rag chewers would be kind of nice touch and helps to comply with U.S. FCC regulations for ID every ten minutes. The other option would be to have a built in

Re: [Elecraft] Psk31 with K2

2008-05-29 Thread Don Wilhelm
Take a look at the Digital Interface box for the K2 on my website http://w3fpr.qrpradio.com and perhaps you can find some ideas. The interfacing is not hard as long as you don't want extra 'whiz-bang' features that are included with the commercial models. Also while at my website, take a look

RE: [Elecraft] K3 noisy fan?

2008-05-29 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
It should be whisper quiet, especially at low speeds. Be sure nothing is touching the fan. Sometimes a wire can get pushed into the finger guard or, just inside the rear panel, the circuit breaker wiring might be pushed over where it can touch a spinning hub or blades. If it's a factory built

RE: [Elecraft] K3: band-bitch

2008-05-29 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
90% of my band changes are done by direct frequency entry to drop me in the band segment I want (e.g. 7.030 or 14.250) It's not a one button push but it's quick, easy, puts me where I want to be without cycling through the bands using the up/down button, spinning the tuning knob unnecessarily or

Re: [Elecraft] K3 noisy fan?

2008-05-29 Thread Stephen Prior
Ron and others Thanks. I've identified the fan, it's the one with the short lead. It's definitely noisier than the other, and it's not an air type noise of the sound that comes from the blades contacting anything, it just sounds like bearings to me. I'll email support. It's not a show

[Elecraft] K3 Band changing...

2008-05-29 Thread Dave G.
What's wrong with FREQ ENT - '1' - '4' - '.' - 'ENTER' ? -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time. Terry Pratchett, 'Hogfather' ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

RE: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread Ed Lambert
For example, a (hypothetical!) button that shuts down the jet engines on an aircraft requires a confirmation step... because turning off the engines until the pilot hits UnDo would be bad! This rule applies to software as well as hardware. -- Eric K3NA This has no bearing on the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Need for compressor?

2008-05-29 Thread Bill W5WVO
One thing that hasn't been mentioned is that if a guy is complaining about your shack noise being heard between your sentences or even words, it simply means that your signal, to this guy, is extremely strong, and he has his AGC set too fast, so that it tries to follow the audo waveform. Inreasing

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band changing...

2008-05-29 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
5 presses? -- A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness. -Elsa Schiaparelli, fashion designer (1890-1973) On 29 May 2008, at 20:28, Dave G. wrote: What's wrong with FREQ ENT - '1' - '4' - '.' - 'ENTER' ? -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA Real stupidity beats

Re: [Elecraft] Psk31 with K2

2008-05-29 Thread G4ILO
Yves Dussault wrote: I would like suggestions on interfacing the K2 and suggestions... If you like the simple approach: http://www.g4ilo.com/k2psk31.html - Julian, G4ILO K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf -- View this

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band changing...

2008-05-29 Thread Mark Bayern
Sure sounds easier than turning off the plate supply, opening the top of the cabinet, changing the coil(s), closing it up, turning the HV on again, then tuning the rig for the new band. Mark AD5SS On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 3:04 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 5 presses?

Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread Dr. Werner Furlan
Phil, Phil Debbie Salas schrieb am 29 May 2008 um 10:57: Or maybe just require two presses of VM? That's the way one of my talkies works. When I hit VM, the memory number flashes. Hitting VM again stores the info in that memory. I find this a very good proposal. 73! de Werner OE9FWV

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band changing...

2008-05-29 Thread Bob Nielsen
You forgot to add changing the coils in the HRO receiver :^) Bob, N7XY On May 29, 2008, at 1:23 PM, Mark Bayern wrote: Sure sounds easier than turning off the plate supply, opening the top of the cabinet, changing the coil(s), closing it up, turning the HV on again, then tuning the rig for

Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
no way do it want to drop power to zero, just so i can load a memory -- The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit. -Moliere, actor and playwright (1622-1673) On 29 May 2008, at 17:49, David Cutter wrote: Would your rule be covered if you had to hold in another button at the same

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band changing...

2008-05-29 Thread Mark Bayern
You forgot to add changing the coils in the HRO receiver :^) Also forgot changing the crystal ... but you get the point. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr.

RE: [Elecraft] K3 - RIT XIT

2008-05-29 Thread N2TK
Me too! N2TK, Tony #311 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Laurent Ferracci Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 2:48 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - RIT XIT I wish i could use RIT CLR while transmitting. And all other

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - RIT XIT

2008-05-29 Thread Mike Harris
Hi, Yes, why would you want it to stay on when changing band or QSYing. Both result in a whole new scenario where RIT or XIT are probably not required, at least initially. Also with regards to memory management, I certainly don't want a load of nanny steps to stop me mucking it up. As has

RE: [Elecraft] K3: band-bitch

2008-05-29 Thread Bruce McLaughlin
These are interesting comments. I don't really mind cycling up and down the bands and doing a bit of knob turning. I simply push the button for fast tuning and be done with it. Band stacking registers would have been a nice feature but I guess you can't have everything. About the only small

Re: [Elecraft] 10 minute countdown timer

2008-05-29 Thread hank k8dd
- Original Message From: Terry Schieler [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just hope that this doesn't take precedent over my request for a built-in halogen fire extinguisher! :o) Terry, W0FM Or some of the more serious stuff like: The NOTCH button. Instead of cycling Autonotch, manual, off Make

Re: [Elecraft] I want a blue K3

2008-05-29 Thread Brian Lloyd
On May 29, 2008, at 11:22 AM, ON4WIX wrote: Consider your wish granted, hi http://uk.shopping.com/xPF-AEG-AEG-Fridge Where is the second receiver? -- 73 de Brian, WB6RQN Brian Lloyd - brian HYPHEN wb6rqn AT lloyd DOT com ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K3: too easy to overwrite dial memories

2008-05-29 Thread hank k8dd
And then it would be nice to hear the memory when you press MVFO as you step through the memories. 73HankK8DD -- 'Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.' -anon -- Phil Debbie Salas schrieb am 29 May 2008 um 10:57: Or maybe

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band changing...

2008-05-29 Thread ab2tc
We are indeed spoiled. If Elecraft could just fix the disappearing of ham bands on the BAND button when tuning to a non-ham-band frequency, I would be happy as punch. Not all radios have a dedicated button for each band (at least 11), which is really a waste of panel space. I have been happy

Re: [Elecraft] K3: A funny thing happened

2008-05-29 Thread Fred Jensen
Forgot one thing about the 30m VSWR situation: While the ATU was trying to tune the antenna, it started at something like 25-1. It got down to about 6-1 after quite a bit of noise, but all during this time my external wattmeter indicated zero power output. On all the other bands, it shows a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Need for compressor

2008-05-29 Thread K8TB
If we are talking about modifying the K3 transmit audio, we also might want to look at installing a phase rotator, or phase scrambler. Most male voices are very asymmetrical. This presents a real problem with broadcast radio, especially AM. With US AM transmission, you are allowed 100%

Re: [Elecraft] K3: band-bitch

2008-05-29 Thread Gill W4RYW
I spent about 15 Min programming my bands into the #1-10 keys and the 3 modes on each band (CW, SSB, PSK) into the M1=M3 keys. I set my first favorite freq in VFO A, second in VFO B for each M# key for that band. I can go where I want with proper mode/filter/antenna/whatever I like!! in about 2

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