oe9fwv wrote:
I am trying the latest beta firmware with my K3 in Pactor mode.
Like in a former try I encountered a problem, when I activate the -s
Parameter in DATA A USB mode.
My transceiver is sending 2.5 kHz higher than the dial display says.
With the first try all was ok. Then I
Lyle,
Excuse me for being a pedant but the English expression my Dad taught
me is Furlongs per Fortnight...
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Dave G. KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time.
Terry Pratchett, 'Hogfather'
In the manual errata, the following mentions setting alternative filter
norm settings. I think this has been mentioned previously, but mine
doesn't seem to work as the manual errata suggests it should. The
-SAV- appears but only for a split second, not allowing time to pick
an alternate... I
You need to do the rotation while still holding the knob in.
On Sun, 2008-07-06 at 07:31 +0100, Dave G4AON wrote:
and ALT2. To save a filter
setup, hold NORM until you see - SAV - (3 seconds), then rotate
the
knob left or right to save it as ALT1
On Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:46:44 -0400, Tony Fegan VE3QF [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My vote is for the VFO displays to be in wavelength (YARDS, FEET and
INCHES) with an option for frequency in ROMAN NUMERALS!
:O)
[snip]
Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq
Those who would give up
On Sat, 5 Jul 2008 18:47:25 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
[snip]
Actually, both terms are used by FCC. I just checked Part 97, and the terms
are used almost interchangeably.
For example, the title of 97.301 is Authorized Frequency Bands. But when
you look at the charts which tell who can
On Sat, 5 Jul 2008 20:54:33 -0500, Mike Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have Ham Radio Deluxe Version 3.1in the set-up for radios it only lists
the K2on the web site it says it supports K2 and K3, do I need an updated
version or will the version work with the K3?
Download the latest
Brian,
I was wondering if you have or had a K2 and if you relabeled it as well?
George
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Thanks all for a good laugh this Sunday morning on the subject of
frequency/wavelength units!
73
Tom G3OLB (patiently waiting)
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Lyle Johnson wrote:
div class=moz-text-flowed style=font-family: -moz-fixed My
vote is for the VFO displays to be in wavelength (YARDS, FEET and
INCHES) with an option for frequency in ROMAN NUMERALS!
Only the VFO B can display in roman numerals. We can't do M, V or X in
VFO A.
In addition to what Gus mentions, one time when I was in the ftp directory I
needed to click PAGE, then clicked OPEN FTP SITE IN WINDOWS EXPLORER to see
the latest release.
N2TK, Tony
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Thanks for the suggestion Don, but that wasn't it either. Any other
thoughts?
Remove both knobs from the concentric shafts and see if the nut holding
the control to the front panel has loosened. Yes, the pots are fastened
to the board so you might not notice it at end of rotation, but a
The Romans didn't even have the concept of zero - it was introduced
from Messopitainia (spelling?) after their fall, if I remember
correctly.
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174.0
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Did the Romans have a decimal point?
Bob Serwy wrote:
The following command works. For some reason, adding a swap VFO made it
work. The following command set: sets A=B (including mode), then swap
VFO,
then move VFO A up 2 khz, then swap VFO again, then turn on split.
Thanks. Bob. I did have a version working that
Please don't take this the wrong way folks, this is just my opinion.
I feel that if a thread is started, all of the related replies should
be kept within that particular thread.
That makes the thread easier to read and the whole mail system more
clean and organized.
Just looking back a couple of
Please don't take this the wrong way folks, this is just my opinion.
I feel that if a thread is started, all of the related replies should
be kept within that particular thread.
That makes the thread easier to read and the whole mail system more
clean and organized.
Just looking back a couple of
I have found the following procedure gives me time and support to do this
easily:
1) Remove right side panel (probably off already if you're working on the
front).
2) Remove the rear mounting screw on the 2-D fastener, front right of RF board
3) Lay the K3 on its right side, on a smooth
Hi Folks,
Please don't take this the wrong way, this is just my opinion.
I feel that if a thread is started, all of the related replies should
be kept within that particular thread.
That makes the thread easier to read and the whole mail system more
clean and organized.
Just looking back a
Now we've got 3 separate threads asking people not to have separate
threads... How ironic... :)
On Sun, 2008-07-06 at 07:30 -0400, George Victor wrote:
Hi Folks,
Please don't take this the wrong way, this is just my opinion.
I feel that if a thread is started, all of the related replies
Jim N2EY wrote:
Even odder, FCC refers to 3.5-3.6 MHz as 80 meters and 3.6-4.0 MHz as
75
meters as if they were not right next to each other.
I am not making this up. When I first heard about it, I thought my leg was
being pulled, so I went and checked.
Tradition in Region 2 was that 80
Brett Howard wrote:
So am I to assume that the 8-pole filters are not going to need to worry
about this as they are all at 0 anyway? What is the advantage of
getting two matched pairs of 5-pole filters when you can get two 8-poles
for only 10 bucks a filter more?
I'm assuming that its
Yes it is ironic Brett,
Sorry about that, I had a problem with the elecraft mailman this
morning. The messages were getting kicked back.
Apologies,
George
On Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 7:33 AM, Brett Howard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Now we've got 3 separate threads asking people not to have separate
At the topside of the planet in America it is called playing hooky.
73
Dave KD1NA
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Hi Bill,
If you worked RTTY you would find out that the 250Hz filter is ideal
for recovering weak ones and for 20M during RTTY contests. The dual
passband filter fits very nicely within it. I don't care what
bandwidth you call it. Don't eliminate it as a choice.
I was astounded the
Bruce,
I don't know what software you are using on the K2/K3, but most software that I
have used allows you to select 'PTT Via CAT Command' on the serial RS232 input
which doesn't require setting DTR/RTS. I have had very good luck with this
configuration.
73
Dave KD1NA
Due to the different
George,
I received the daily digest a few years until a few days ago, so double
topics can easily be generated. I changed it to receive all separate mail to
keep up with the latest answers to the questions asked as a new K3 owner.
Even now it is not easy to find wheather a topic is new or old
Everyone,
There is a definite downside using VOX to control your rig when using computer
sound card digital commumication software. To discover this downside just
monitor 14,070 for a period of time while the band is open. You will hear many
of the Windows sound chimes or warnings. It is too
I think I must be missing something.
As I understand it, the additional crystal filters are only really necessary
when operating with very strong adjacent signals in the passband. So, if
you don't have a need for rejection of such strong signals, let's say 40
over S9 (somebody correct this
While dalking my wog my senses reverted and I remembered that right should
have been left in the following.
Sorry for the bandwidth and confusion.
I have found the following procedure gives me time and support to do this
easily:
1) Remove left side panel, the one with the handle (probably off
Steve,
I believe you meant R91.
This resistor is *only* to be added if the measured value of R91 is
about 100 ohms. Many later K3s already have it changed to 22 ohms, and
on those the resistor should *not* be added. The KRX3 manual makes it
clear that one should measure R19 with a DMM and
David,
In most instances, you are correct. My K3 has only the stock 2.7
filter, but then I am not into heavy contesting nor intense DX chasing -
I do some contesting and work DX for fun only. When it gets to the
point where I really need narrow roofing filters, it is time for me to
go
If you worked RTTY you would find out that the 250Hz filter
is ideal for recovering weak ones and for 20M during RTTY
contests. The dual
passband filter fits very nicely within it. I don't care what
bandwidth you call it. Don't eliminate it as a choice.
I was astounded the
now that I received my katiegram for the second receiverI have
read the instructions. Looks like I need to make a decision whether
to hook the 2nd rcvr aux in to the unused ( non- transmitting) KAT3
ANT port...
or the ext BNC.. Since I can't cogitate the correct choice for
my mess o
Thanks Bill,
That was a question I was going to ask :-)
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:51:23 -0500, ny9h wrote:
now that I received my katiegram for the second receiverI
have
read the instructions. Looks like I need to make a decision
whether
to hook the 2nd rcvr aux in to the
I sense that a fair amount of folks view K3 crystal
filters in the traditional sense, for example the
need for a 500hz filter on if one is going to
operate CW. This ia a long way from the truth with K3.
Same thing for the 1.8khz filter, unless you're having
antennas that bring in contest strength
I notice that Elecraft has the Buddipole and Buddistick antennas in their order
form.
Can the K3 use the Buddistick antenna or is it better built for the Buddipole
antenna ?
Any help would be appreciated.
73, Paul
KD8HWP
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To discover this downside just monitor 14,070 for a
period of time while the band is open. You will hear many of
the Windows sound chimes or warnings. It is too easy to
forget your rig is on, in the VOX mode while you are working
with other programs in Windows.
This is one place that
For those who will now want to add cycles per fortnight to their
conversion tables:
1 Hz = 1,209,600 cycles per fortnight.
I just thought you would want to know - I had a moment of leisure this
morning and did the calculation on paper :-)
73,
Don W3FPR
Lyle Johnson wrote:
For those who
Simplier solution. Costs nothing
Go to SOUND in the Windows configuration. Create a file with all sounds
turned off. Save it. Use it when operating PSK.
You might like the silence so much, you'll use this file all the time.
Personally, I really dislike any sound intrusions from Windows
G4ILO wrote:
On a totally unrelated topic, anyone who runs an website especially one that
offers software for download might be interested to read the last two
entries at http://blog.tech-pro.net to see how McAfee and Yahoo can destroy
your business.
Unfortunately, a similar philosophy seems
Simplier solution. Costs nothing
Go to SOUND in the Windows configuration. Create a file with
all sounds turned off. Save it. Use it when operating PSK.
That's fine if you never use the PC for anything except PSK.
However, if you use DXLab Suite or similar programs with DX
alerting
Hello Group,
Although I built a lot of K2 in the past, I encountered problem nearly each
time. This time, p.48 of the K2 manual, I can only get a maximum voltage of
3.75v no matter how I adjust R1 on the control board.
Is this matter? If yes, how I can solve the problem and get a reading of
Don Wilhelm wrote:
For those who will now want to add cycles per fortnight to their
conversion tables:
1 Hz = 1,209,600 cycles per fortnight.
I just thought you would want to know - I had a moment of leisure this
morning and did the calculation on paper :-)
Funny, the first thing I did
Paul Maruna wrote:
I notice that Elecraft has the Buddipole and Buddistick antennas in their order
form.
Can the K3 use the Buddistick antenna or is it better built for the Buddipole
antenna ?
It would work fine with either antenna. The real issue is that both of
these antennas are
G'day,
Interested in what power level is required to trigger the carrier operated
relay in the KRX3. Just out of interest I've checked the coupling between
my OB9-5 and the OB5-6 about 2.4 metres above it, booms in-line.
900W into the HF coax, terminated WM-2 on the 6M coax. worst case 45mW
Before I retired it was also known as a well day or a mental health day.
73,
Bob
K2TK
David Robertson wrote:
At the topside of the planet in America it is called playing hooky.
73
Dave KD1NA
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Vic K2VCO wrote:
Don Wilhelm wrote:
For those who will now want to add cycles per fortnight to their
conversion tables:
1 Hz = 1,209,600 cycles per fortnight.
I just thought you would want to know - I had a moment of leisure this
morning and did the calculation on paper :-)
Funny, the
Heinrich Hertz would be proud !
You have to credit Don for his new term for cpf - perhaps wm?
Lets all meet on 8.515584e12 wm for some QRP CW.
So do I push the button UP or DOWN? :-)
On Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 1:11 PM, Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Vic K2VCO wrote:
Don Wilhelm wrote:
For
Johnny,
All will be OK if you just set it to maximum.
The cause is the 8 volt regulator is on the low end of its tolerance range.
You could replace the regulator to being it up, but you will not notice
any difference in the K2 nor its performance.
If you wish to increase the AGC Threshold voltage
No credit for me on that one George - Lyle was the first to recognize
the units.
73,
Don W3FPR
George Victor wrote:
Heinrich Hertz would be proud !
You have to credit Don for his new term for cpf - perhaps wm?
Lets all meet on 8.515584e12 wm for some QRP CW.
So do I push the button UP or
Mike Harris-9 wrote:
Interested in what power level is required to trigger the carrier operated
relay in the KRX3.
According to Wayne, +20 to +25 dBm activates the COR in both RX ANT (KXV3)
and AUX RF (KRX3).
73, Bill
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I think there is a misunderstanding of the meaning of the word Band.
The higher bands for example refer to the bands in terms of frequency. The
20m band is in terms of wavelength. However, no bands are officially
described in terms of wavelength any more. Not since 150m and down! Look at
all
Bzzt. What does top band mean?
73, doug
Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2008 11:30:58 -0700 (PDT)
From: AD6XY - Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I think there is a misunderstanding of the meaning of the word Band.
The higher bands for example refer to the bands in terms of frequency. The
20m band is
I am waiting on my KRX3 (backordered since July '07) but decided to check my
K3 for the value of R91.
My K3 s/n 559 had 100 ohms for R91. I removed the existing 0603 sized
resistor and replaced it with an 0805 size 22 ohms that I had on-hand. (The
method I usually employ for resistors and caps is
In a message dated 7/6/08 2:36:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
What does top band mean?
160 meters (1.8 to 2.0 MHz)
The name derives from the time when we thought primarily in terms of
wavelength. Going to a longer wave was going up and to a shorter wave was
down.
I find that the narrower filters take out a lot of the noise before it
hits the DSP and it can even make just rag chew conditions nicer in my
very electrically noisy area. Actually I'm quite excited that once I
get my K3 back that I can set the 250Hz filter to be able to use it up
at 350. I even
G'day,
| 160 is the longest wave hams can use, hence it's the top band.
|
| 73 de Jim, N2EY
137kHz = 2188 metres
Regards,
Mike VP8NO
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I think the most practical unit of measure is the chain. It is
perfect in that 20 would be 1 and then the bands are up or down from
there.
Also makes laying out antennas in the yard very easy.
73,
Bob
K2TK
Vic K2VCO wrote:
Don Wilhelm wrote:
For those who will now want to add cycles
N2EY wrote:
160 is the longest wave hams can use, hence it's the top band.
That's right - keep pressing BAND ^ and there it is, just above 50MHz.
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From: Ian White GM3SEK [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sunday, Jul 6, 2008 2:29 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Band button
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Ian White GM3SEK [EMAIL
Wouldn't be better and easier to follow if the broken threads were
combined?
How do you do that?
I take my list email in the summary form (about 50 emails per summary) and I
don't have a clue on how to keep a thread together as I see no threads.
Mike Scott
AE6WA Tarzana, CA
K3/100
Hi Folks,
Has anyone set up the jumpers on a K2 for an Icom SM-6?
The desk microphone has an internal preamp.
The KSB2 manual says:
Do not connect pin 2 unless mic
has internal preamp. Touch-tone
ICs may be sensitive to stray RF.
Resistor, AF to 5V: HM-7, 820
ohms; HM-12/22/23/36, 10 K.
I am
Hi Vic;
Your advice of launching a long wire into tree punched my lets do
something button. I think I'll take my K2 out to the park next week and
try getting on the air with a tree vertical as you suggested. Twenty
meters should have some life in it and with this in mind, what form would
this
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Vic;
Your advice of launching a long wire into tree punched my lets do
something button. I think I'll take my K2 out to the park next week and
try getting on the air with a tree vertical as you suggested. Twenty
meters should have some life in it and with this in
On Jul 6, 2008, at 5:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Vic;
Your advice of launching a long wire into tree punched my lets do
something button. I think I'll take my K2 out to the park next week
and
try getting on the air with a tree vertical as you suggested. Twenty
meters should have some
Just finished my K3/100 and all's well but the fan noise is an aggravation.
If I loosen the screws and hold the fans, no noise but when assembled it
sounds like the old card on the spokes of our bikes 50 yrs ago (obviously
much softer). The back of the K3 is acting like a sounding board for the
As Vic pointed out, a center fed half wave (i.e. center fed dipole) is
probably the most efficient and easiest to erect, especially on 20 meters
where it's only 32 feet end-to-end. Such an antenna provides a low
impedance, letting you use coaxial feeder if you use a feed line.
Keep in mind that
You're right that it is uncommon. Properly installed, the fans are
completely inaudible. I believe all the instances where fan noise has been
encountered were traced down to some kind of assembly error. Probably Don
could point you in the right direction. (Of course, a bad fan is possible as
well.
Good Evening,
Forty meters got so bad I had to quit. I know there was one more station,
W??O?, but I could not drag him out of the noise. The QSB was eating most of
his signal which was not covered up by the QRN. Very tough copy but I am sorry
I missed you :(
Twenty meters was a little
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