Re: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA Monitor Compatibility Suggestions

Thank you for your responses. I ended up returning the Samsung and got an ASUS. Issue resolved. The ASUS handles the P3 output in all resolutions with no issues. I could not adjust the screen size with the Samsung, only the centering of the image. Extra benefit - the ASUS ended up being $50

Re: [Elecraft] K3S trouble doing PSK31 w DM780

Essentially impossible on my K3S. I could never get my head around HRD (even when it was free) so I can't speak to that. But with MMTTY I have my Windows slider at 20% and the Mic/Line Level control is still so sensitive that a change from 6 to 7 takes the ALC from 3 to 5 bars. These low

Re: [Elecraft] K3S IMD Questions

For a decent Spectrum Analyzer, 9kHz to 1.5 GHz with tracking generator, check out the Rigol DSA 815-TG. It is available for under $1500 and free shipping for Amazon Prime members. Not only is it an aide to the station equipment but it is an excellent piece of test equipment. As one

Re: [Elecraft] K3S IMD Questions

On Tue,9/1/2015 10:44 AM, Ian White wrote: Today, anyone can make 2-tone IMD measurements using a modern SDR and a little care in setting up the input levels. The K3 itself provides the 2-tone test signal (CONFIG:2TONE On). Yes and no. Let's not forget that the response of any measurement is

Re: [Elecraft] K3S IMD Questions

I found very much the same as Rick did, with a completely different test setup (SDR-IQ). The details vary somewhat with frequency and supply voltage but the three main features reported by Rick remain the same: >the ten watt PA has worse IMD just before the big PA kicks in, in the >11-12 watt

Re: [Elecraft] K3S IMD Questions

As you no doubt know, to check linearity with a SA you drop in 10 dB of front end attenuation and look to see that everything on the screen drops 10 dB. You probably also know that the phase noise of the analyzer should be, as a rule of thumb, 10 dB better than the device you're measuring.

Re: [Elecraft] K3S IMD Questions

I would buy one in a heartbeat, but the phase noise performance is abysmal. On 9/1/2015 10:00 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: For a decent Spectrum Analyzer, 9kHz to 1.5 GHz with tracking generator, check out the Rigol DSA 815-TG. It is available for under $1500 and free shipping for Amazon

Re: [Elecraft] K3S IMD Questions

I re-ran the IMD tests with another PS and put 30 db more attenuation in front of the spectrum analyzer and the K3 now looks good above 65 watts. -30 db IP3 at 100 watts, in fact. Sorry. But it's still cleanest down in the 30 watt range. Rick K2XT > From: rstea...@hotmail.com > To:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA Monitor Compatibility Suggestions

Hi Gary, I purchased the ASUS 23” LED, ModelVX238H, from MicroCenter. Net price was $139.99 after $20 instant rebate and $20 mail-in rebate. It has both VGA and (2) HDMI ports so I can attach to my iMac as well, if I care to use as an extra, extended screen. 73, Marty - K1MTK On Sep 1,

Re: [Elecraft] K3S IMD Questions

On Tue,9/1/2015 10:00 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: For a decent Spectrum Analyzer, 9kHz to 1.5 GHz with tracking generator, check out the Rigol DSA 815-TG. Hi Bob, I've got one of these, in addition to a vintage HP 8590D. Specs are similar, the HP is a bit better, but not a lot. Both are

Re: [Elecraft] K3S IMD Questions

Anyone who does such testing should also include in the report(s) the power supply voltage as seen by the K3S alternate VFO B display. Lower power supply voltages will have worse IMD than voltages that are higher. Running the K3 or K3S with a power supply voltage above 14.3 volts will improve

[Elecraft] KX3 SWR display when used with KXPA100

A quick question: I use a KX3 + KXPA100 as my QTH setup. I recently did work on my QTH antenna, and the SWR indicator on my KX3 now jumps around a lot when transmitting on digital modes, with peaks up to 2/3. As does the power output. Audio levels are good though, same as usual. And when

Re: [Elecraft] K3S IMD Questions

> > I would buy one in a heartbeat, but the phase noise performance is abysmal. > A general purpose SDR or possibly a 10 watt rig like Anan 10 would do better. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Travel to Italy with KX3

Thanks to all for their information and suggestions. I'm currently in Italy with the KX3 and after dinner this evening we'll try some I/ CW QRP operation. Probably the best result of my query has been the chance to meet with some local hams and enjoy a meal with them--this is such a great

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 SWR display when used with KXPA100

And as a quick follow-up: when my KXPA100 is off - and my understanding is that when it is off, it is bypassed with a relay - then I get a very high SWR on my KX3, whereas if I connect my antenna to the KX3 directly, then I have a great tuning... Ed On Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 4:18 PM, Edouard

[Elecraft] K3/ 100 for sale

K3 /100 watt transceiver with standard 2.7 filter, KXV3A rx antenna IF out and xverter interface, S/N 5999. Excellent cosmetic and operational condition. Original non smoking owner used as a base station only. Can demonstrate, pick up in Portland Oregon or ship within all fifty states. $2020

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA Monitor Compatibility Suggestions

I’m another happy ASUS user. I’ve got the VN247, 23” model; VGA and two HDMI ports. One HDMI goes to my iMac and the other runs over to a Raspberry Pi micro processor. I like having dual monitors on the Mac, as it allows me the real estate to have WSJT-X, JT Bridge, and MacLoggerDX all up and

[Elecraft] K3S Options - Install in what order to make it all easier?

My apologies if this is a FAQ. I've been looking all through the archives and can't seem to find an answer, so I'm turning to the good folks of the Elecraft reflector for some guidance. I'm considering my first home HF station radio upgrade since 2000, and I'm looking at the K3S. The number of

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Options - Install in what order to make it all easier?

Chuck, There is no one good answer, your ideal K3S configuration depends on your operating goals and aspirations as much as anything else. My advice (remember it is free and may be worth all of what it costs:-) ) is for you to order the basic K3S/100 (perhaps with the KAT3 if you do not

Re: [Elecraft] Wow, Elecraft charges a lot for shipping!

I always use USPS Priority Mail going both ways. It's faster, less expensive and I'm glad Elecraft uses them by default. 73 On Sun, 30 Aug 2015 22:41:09 -0400, you wrote: >Probably USPS Priority Mail. At least it has been my experience that >Priority Mail is less expensive and more reliable

Re: [Elecraft] Wow, Elecraft charges a lot for shipping!

It was officially closed yesterday.. Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Sep 1, 2015, at 1:30 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: > > This thread is probably just about over- > > I ship using USPS Priority Mail almost exclusively. > Small box = $5.25* > Medium box = $11.30* > Large box =

Re: [Elecraft] K3S IMD Questions

Not without decent, and appropriate to the task, software. On 9/1/2015 2:23 PM, Rick Stealey wrote: I would buy one in a heartbeat, but the phase noise performance is abysmal. A general purpose SDR or possibly a 10 watt rig like Anan 10 would do better.

[Elecraft] [KX3] CW +SSB with external transverter problem

Scenario: KX3 with external transverter and amplifier on 144MHz. (Transverter RX/TCswitched from KX3 keyline out). Wish to use CW+SSB feature where hitting the key in SSB mode transmits CW. This is an option in the CW WGHT menu, selected by tapping 1. CW in SSB is something that is used on VHF

Re: [Elecraft] Wow, Elecraft charges a lot for shipping!

This thread is probably just about over- I ship using USPS Priority Mail almost exclusively. Small box = $5.25* Medium box = $11.30* Large box = $15.80* *If you pay online - a bit more if you pay at the PO Priority Mail is 2-day delivery which translates to 3-day in Alaska (it gets to the

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] CW +SSB with external transverter problem

One further note, I am using an external keyer, not the KX3 internal keyer. I just tried the internal keyer and it does work as I would expect. 73 David Anderson GM4JJJ > On 1 Sep 2015, at 11:25, David Anderson wrote: > > Scenario: > > KX3 with external transverter and

Re: [Elecraft] K3S IMD Questions

Could someone who fully understands Transmitter specs/imd..etc help me out a bit off reflector (don't to bore folks). The thread on eham is http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php/topic,104725.60.html I have no idea what the guy is talking about. As far as I can tell there's no issue but I

Re: [Elecraft] K3S trouble doing PSK31 w DM780

Check your HRD configuration in the sound card settings: HRD/DM780/Options/Soundcard - verify the output transmit device shows the K3S sound card. Also in your windows mixer ensure that the volume slider is up. Jerry Moore AE4PB -Original Message- From: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3S IMD Questions

Thank you Jim, I'd expect if my signal was being overdriven that someone would tell me so I could fix it *shrug*. Anyway... I think this has been covered pretty well. Thanks for all the responses. Jer -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On

Re: [Elecraft] K3S IMD Questions

Thanks Jim. This is COOL. 73, Yngvi TF3Y On Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 3:13 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > On Mon,8/31/2015 10:04 AM, Yngvi (TF3Y) wrote: > >> Even though I'm personally most interested in CW I wonder if there is any >> recent two tone SSB tests that's been

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] CW +SSB with external transverter problem

You need to set the VOX Delay while in the CW mode, to a long enough time to keep the transverter from dropping out. You'll likely want to reset that if you go back to CW operation without the transverter. Also, it was a relatively recent firmware version that fixed the problem. Be sure you

Re: [Elecraft] K3S trouble doing PSK31 w DM780

Steve, Make sure there is nothing plugged into Line In on the rear panel. If a cable is plugged in there, the USB codec is bypassed in favor of Line In for your TX audio source. 73, matt W6NIA On Mon, 31 Aug 2015 22:44:32 -0500, you wrote: >Hi all, > >It's my first time posting to this group

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] CW +SSB with external transverter problem

Hi Jim, thanks for replying. I am running the latest firmware and I do have VOX delay set in CW mode. However the 'bug' appears to only affect keying with external keyer, and works fine with the internal KX3 keyer. Slightly annoying as I prefer to use my old CMOS superkeyer to anything else

[Elecraft] P3 - SVGA Monitor Compatibility Suggestions

I just purchased a new Samsung 23.6” LED HD Monitor for my P3. Unfortunately I get the two black bars on each side of the screen when I set the resolution to 1920 X 1080 (1920 x 1080 alt fills the screen but clips the image on all four sides). I had read somewhere that the black bars

Re: [Elecraft] K3S trouble doing PSK31 w DM780

Just checked my system with HRD/DM780. Radio MODE set for TX Data. MENU for MIC SEL set for Line In and value about 10 to 20. Set computer SPEAKERS value for about 20 to 30. Be sure correct CODEC is selected in DM-780. Adjust slider on HRD/DM780 Soundcard for about 4 bars of ALC on radio.

Re: [Elecraft] K3S trouble doing PSK31 w DM780

Are you getting any power output at all? Switch the meter from ALC to power output and see if you have anything. I had a similar problem and ended up using USB mode, but then I had to change the CONFIG to select the rear panel line in (I use the signal link USB through line-in and line-out.) I

Re: [Elecraft] K3S trouble doing PSK31 w DM780

Steve, Make sure the data sub-mode is DATA A. Do you have anything connected to the Line In jack? The USB audio in is disabled if there is a plug in the Line In jack. Adjust the slider on the computer soundcard control to about 2/3 of full and then adjust the K3S Line In (Mic gain used in

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA Monitor Compatibility Suggestions

You should be able to adjust the monitor settings to fully fill the screen. It's common and typical to tweak the monitor settings for full screen viewing. If the video card were incompatible the image would be unusable and appear scrambled or not appear at all. -Original Message-

[Elecraft] Super Support

Craig and the techs were super. I emailed Elecraft support yesterday at 11:45. At 12:15 Craig called me with what they thought my problem to be. They were spot on with the diagnosis. I now have what is to me a new radio in that it plays beautifully. By the way, the problem was self induced but

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] CW +SSB with external transverter problem

Aha, think I have found the problem, it was related to the setting in CW WGHT - VOX AUTO OFF - if this is set ( that is not VOX NOR) then when powers up the set behaves as I described, and needs to switched to CW and VOX put on again. I think I have it working reliably now with my external

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA Monitor Compatibility Suggestions

I use a AVerMedia C126 Capture card so I can put it in a windows and display it on my existing monitors. From: Marty To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2015 10:49 AM Subject: [Elecraft] P3 - SVGA Monitor Compatibility Suggestions I just

Re: [Elecraft] K3S IMD Questions

I have been playing with a Flex 6300 here in my shack recently. I consider it a great piece of test equipment for analyzing signals in the shack as well as on the air. It does everything and more, as a spectrum analyzer, that my old HP141 analog setup did, except it doesn't have a tracking

Re: [Elecraft] K3S IMD Questions

Rick, Check your compression and ALC settings. There's a specific setup/configuration for proper use AND test. Based on my reading you can cause a bad signal on ANY transmitter with the comp/alc settings miss-adjusted. I'm sure someone here can better address the setup/configuration. jer

[Elecraft] Travel with KX3

Just sailed through security at Reagan National, JFK and El AL on my way to Israel.  Had the KX3, a wire antenna and coax in the carry on.  Those are some of the toughest security check points in the world.  No one asked a question or wanted to open the bag.   Listen for 4x/k4ia on the