Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

I ceased using the limiter for that reason as well...  I have been playing with the AGC to get that sort of clamping as well... -- 73's, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) For software/hardware reviews see: http://www.nk7z.net For MixW support see: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info For SSTV

Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

Ha, ha!! It does that. But many of us O.T.s worked for years listening to the thumps and howls of an overloaded receiver as our "sidetone" while transmitting or listening to monitors using sawtooth oscillators to generate the tone. But, really, the limiter is an ear-protection device to keep

Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

I used to operate CW with AGC OFF, but a loud signal would come along and trigger the AF Limiter, which causes gross distortion. Now I operate CW with fast AGC , AGC SLP = 0, and AGC THR = 20. It's almost as good as no AGC , and you don't have to worry about the AF Limiter. Dave

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Grounding & NiMH Batteries

That's also what I do with all my gear -- stranded wire crimped and soldered to a spade lug on one end and soldered to a PowerPole on the other. Then single conductor power pole jumpers of suitable length from one piece of gear to another. 73, Jim K9YC On Sun,3/20/2016 12:09 PM, James Wilson

Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

If you run with AGC off, you'll probably want to use CONFIG:AF LIM to establish an upper volume limit. See AF LIM in the menu listings. 73, Wayne N6KR On Mar 20, 2016, at 4:11 PM, Dave Cole wrote: > Be very careful with the AGC off... The K3 has enough dynamic range to > blow

Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

Be very careful with the AGC off...  The K3 has enough dynamic range to blow your ears up pretty well..  I have a neighbor that runs a KW, and if he comes up on my frequency, while I am listening for weak DX, it hurts... -- 73's, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) For software/hardware reviews see:

Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

Don't forget the K3/K3S has an audio limiter that you can set to protect your ears when the AGC is off (CONFIG:AF LIM). I'm assuming from the notations that you are using a K3/K3S since it's not noted in the Sj. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft

[Elecraft] KX3 Grounding & NiMH Batteries

I used Eneloops for years to power multiple camera flashes with no problems. Recently switched to PowerX batteries of a slightly higher capacity and they are doing well too. The original Eneloops (now 5 years old) are still meeting 90% of their original capacity after numerous cycles. I test

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Grounding & NiMH Batteries

Re: "...is there one type of NiMH batteries to consider that might be  considered the best?" The term "the best" is always a difficult one for engineers, but I still have a three year old set of Panasonic 2000mah low self discharge  (LSD) cells in my KX3, and they are still working great.  The

Re: [Elecraft] P3_SVGA Refresh Rate

I also have a nice 24" 1080p monitor. With the P3 it works a lot faster running at 1440 x 900 resolution, and looks just as good to me. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: David Ahrendts Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 1:48 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] P3_SVGA Refresh Rate

I am LOVING the SVGA display option with the K3S and P3. Instant visual window on the band. Quick question for which there is an obvious answer that I just cant see: the refresh rate for me appears to be a little slow (maybe twice/sec) compared to the P3 display which is real time very fast.

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Beta Firmware Issue with DX Labs

I just updated my P3 to the beta firmware. The symptom Gary described also occurs here after I switch between SVGA data mode on/off. I find that I now have to power cycle the P3 to get CW decode to begin flowing data to Commander->WinWarbler again. I did not have to perform a P3 power cycle

Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

Tim, You might also consider "riding the RF gain" route, depending on how bad the pileups are. Turn AGC off, turn up the RF gain, and modulate RF gain as needed to discern signals. Be careful though, in this mode AF gain is mostly unbounded, i.e. you'll hurt your ears and/or headphones if a

Re: [Elecraft] P3 CENTER button and SVGA display

There is a bug fix in the latest beta version of P3 firmware that might apply: P3SVGA 01.33 / 3-7-2016 * Center Frequency in Tracking mode: Fixed an old bug that caused the VFO A cursor to reset to center of screen when VFO A was tuned after the user had adjusted the center frequency offset

Re: [Elecraft] Dead K3 all of a sudden

Unsure of what may be the issue, but it would maybe be a worthwhile thing to restore from your last good configuration that you stored with the K3 utility. If you do that and there is still a problem, then it is not something with your software setup and if so, the answer would be outside the

[Elecraft] KX3 Grounding & NiMH Batteries

For grounding, I am partial to PowerPole (PP) connectors. I use the 30 amp ones to quickly connect and disconnect the radial wires for my movable vertical. You could use a very short wire from your KX3 ground lug to a PP. If you want to be "code" correct, you can get the PP connectors in all

[Elecraft] Dead K3 all of a sudden

Hello I was just on 20M everything working perfectly. I went up to take a shower, came back down and now there is 0W output power, all TX calibrations have failed and I can’t hear any signals on any band. Would could possibly happened. Any ideas would be much appreciated, 73 todd WB2ZAB

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Grounding & NiMH Batteries

If you do not use the 2 meter module you can do as I have and use the hole in the case for the 2 meter antenna. I used star washers to bite into the metal and have a 1/4" or so of a small machine screw sticking out. It does a great job of grounding the rig. On Sunday, March 20, 2016, TFJM via

Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

On Sun,3/20/2016 6:07 AM, a45wg wrote: But I would be interested in how other contesters set up their rigs On CW, my IF bandwidth is usually set around 250 Hz for Search and Pounce, a bit wider for Running (calling CQ) so that I don't miss off-frequency callers. When QRM is really bad, I'll

Re: [Elecraft] WTB PR6 or PR6-10

I did find a PR6. Thank you very much / Jim SM2EKM >> Would like to buy a PR6 or PR6-10. I will be in Visalia for the DX convention, can also produce a US shipping address. 73 Jim SM2EKM __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 CENTER button and SVGA display

Looks like it's time for me to call Elecraft support on this one . - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, President - NCDXC From: Mike Flowers [mailto:mike.flow...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 10:22 PM To:

Re: [Elecraft] Options for KX3

Thanks for all the comments on choice of options. I still need to sell my FLEX and Argonaut first but I have some definite ideas on how to order my KX3. The best thing I have learned about Elecraft products after owning a K2 and K3 is that whatever options you didn’t get on the original order,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Grounding & NiMH Batteries

I bought high-capacity NiMH batteries for my KX3 and they were nearly always dead. I replaced them with "pre-charged" (Low Self-Discharge) cells, and they're always good. The choice is easy. 73 -- Lynn On 3/20/2016 7:59 AM, TFJM via Elecraft wrote: Also, is there one type of NiMH

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Grounding & NiMH Batteries

There are two types of NiMH batteries, ‘regular’ and Low Self Discharge (LSD). LSD NiMH batteries have 10-20% less capacity that the highest capacity standard NiMH cells but lose much less of their charge over time. I use LSD NiMH’s because the charger in the KX3 has to be enabled manually and

[Elecraft] FW: [cwops] RE: Contest Settings

-Original Message- From: cw...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:cw...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of 'Chester Alderman' alderm...@windstream.net [cwops] Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 11:25 AM To: 'a45wg' Cc: 'CWOPS' Subject: [cwops] RE: [Elecraft] Contest Settings Hi Tim, I am not an 'expert'

Re: [Elecraft] Bodnar GPSDO

The GPSDO has been sold. Thanks you all for the replies. > From: chadwasin...@outlook.com > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2016 12:38:03 -0500 > Subject: [Elecraft] Bodnar GPSDO > > Hi Group, > > I have a Leo Bodnar GPSDO for sale which includes a TomTom Active GPS

[Elecraft] KX3 Grounding & NiMH Batteries

Looking for suggestions on some type of quick connect/disconnect for a ground to the chassis of the KX3 instead of having to loosen a thumbscrew each time. Also, is there one type of NiMH batteries to consider that might be considered the best? Just rec'd my KX3 and haven't bought batteries. I

[Elecraft] FS: PX3 with Nifty Stand

Hi Group, I have a PX3 up for grabs. It's in good condition, just 8 months old and includes all cabling, manual and the Nifty Stand. S/N: 14xx Asking $395 shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Please contact me offline if interested. I can share pictures and answer any questions at this time.

[Elecraft] Update on Elecraft equipment for sale

Update on my equipment for sale. The only item remaining is the PR6 6 meter preamp for K3.  $80 free shipping in USA. It is in great condition, I just no longer need it.   The KPA-500, 2 meter transverter, FM filter and KXV3 have all been sold. Thanks,  Bryce K7UA  

Re: [Elecraft] Contest Settings

Hi, I use a Genovation keypad connected to the P3, and hence the K3, for all contesting...  It allows built in macros to be fired with a single keypress into the K3...  See:  http://nk7z.net/adding-an-external-keypad-to-the-k3/ for more info on the keypad. I switch between very wide for

[Elecraft] Contest Settings

Fellow Hams, Having not Contested for over 5 years - I just had spent the past 24 hours participating in the Russian DX Contest (CW), now I realise that Contests are not everyone’s cup of tea so please no “Contests should be banned”. But I would be interested in how other

Re: [Elecraft] Mail list not working?

Interesting - not working on Win 7 machines or the Win 10 machines. Maybe Time Warner views the list as vermin and has it blocked. All else is working here and it is not a cache problem either. Not the first time this has happened - it takes care of itself after a few days. Maybe it will this

[Elecraft] Monitor deal $92, free shipping no tax for most

Here's a good deal on a 23.6" monitor for your P3/SVGA: http://www.ebay.com/itm/391404596506 It supports 1440 x 900 resolution, which is best for the P3, as well as 1920 x 1080, and a bunch of other lower resolutions. Adorama is a respected retailer. I have no financial interest. I just

[Elecraft] Is the [DEV] email list down?

Hi, Normally I see my posts but today it’s been several hours and it seems perhaps the [DEV] mailing list is down? Thanks --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] WTB PR6 or PR6-10

Would like to buy a PR6 or PR6-10. I will be in Visalia for the DX convention, can also produce a US shipping address. 73 Jim SM2EKM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: