Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and N1MM F-Keys

[Jim GM]

No Running N1MM Logger +
I am running KX3 and KX2 with Windows 10 on a Surface 3 is what I am running.

Also running the same 2 radios on RumLog on my Apple computer.  ZNo problems 
with the Apple.

Just maybe it might no be the N1MM but Windows 10.  If other people have the 
same issues then It still maybe N1MM.

May have to  switch to N3FJP Logging program and use Win4K3 he is working on 
the KX2 update.

Jim K9TF

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[Elecraft] K3 erratic VFO

[Chris Meagher]

I'm getting erratic behaviour of the VFO. it will suddenly jump to
frequencies outside of ham bands
e.g. 200MHz, or will lurch back and forth in a band. It is triggered when
turning the main knob
or also RIT/XIT knob configured as fast tune. When powered off and back on,
seems to always return to 28.xxx MHz.

I have tried re-do firmware, re-init, recal VCO, and still it persists. CAL
VFO fixed it for a day or 2 but now its back.

Elecraft support suggested remove front panel and deoxit the pins.
Before I go to this far, I wonder if anyone has`a similar experience or
suggestions.
Radio is presently unusable, after many years of trouble free operation..
(Serial no 685)

Chris  VK2ACD
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Re: [Elecraft] K2, FD, and N1MM

[Vic Rosenthal]

I long ago built this into my K2. I used the wire intended for ALC, which I 
don't use, connected to the DTR pin of the DB9. 
The ALC line conveniently goes to the K2 control board through the connector 
with the RF board. I put the transistor on the back of the control board, along 
with a pair of Schottky diodes connected to the dit and dah inputs to the 
microprocessor.
Then all I had to do was activate the K2 menu option that allows simultaneous 
paddle closure to key the rig. 
No extra wires needed.

Vic 4X6GP

> On 8 Jul 2016, at 20:48, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
>> On Fri,7/8/2016 10:17 AM, Robert G Strickland wrote:
>> So, as Guy states and Don infers, using an interface device is probably 
>> preferable to a direct computer-radio setup. YMMV and OMD.
> 
> When I used a K2 for contesting, I made up a simple adapter that split out 
> the DTR line from the computer to an NPN transistor that keyed the radio. 
> Details begin on page 51 of this set of Power Point slides. The NPN inverter 
> is shown on page 53. Following slides suggest how to get varying degrees of 
> fancy.
> 
> http://k9yc.com/HamInterfacing.pdf
> 
> As has been noted, the K2 does NOT have a standard RS232 interface, and a 
> standard DB9 cable wired for RS232 CANNOT be used directly. The K2 uses pins 
> 2, 3, and 5 for serial interface. Other pins are used for other functions. 
> When you build a K2 accessory that has a DB9 connector, clear instructions 
> are provided for building a suitable cable to interface to a standard RS232 
> port.
> 
> One thing that was WRONG about K2 accessory kits was that Elecraft provided 
> parallel wire cable for the interface. That cable SHOULD use twisted pairs, 
> one pair for each signaling circuit between the K2 and the computer. Ordinary 
> CAT5 cable is an excellent choice. This is shown on pages 53-55.
> 
> I successfully used this setup to control and key the radio both with 
> WriteLog and N1MM.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] KX3 memory - odd behavior with RCL

[Thorpe, Jeffrey]

Does anyone else notice this:

I hold RCL, dial VFO A to select the memory I want, then tap any key to exit.
Everything looks ok, until I try to tune VFO A, but instead of normal tuning, 
it rotates through the memory channels again, but only within the same band I 
started out in. (My memories are all in sequential order of frequency, so I 
don't know if it would 'hop' over any if they weren't sequential.)

VFO A won't go back to normal tuning until I've tapped Band+ or -.

Jeff - kg7hdz


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[Elecraft] rfi

[Fred Jensen]

Hi all,

I have a K3 & P3.  I operate both locally on an HOA-stealth EFHW on the 
fence, and remote to W7RN.  The P3 works at home, but not when I'm 
remote of course.  Running at home on 80m, I see what appears to be an 
SMPS -- ramps up rapidly going up in frequency, then tails off, 
waterfall shows closely spaced signals that get closer higher in 
frequency.  While my hearing is compromised from activities in my 20's, 
I honestly do not hear any change in noise as I tune across this. 
However, when I switch to ANT 2 which is open, it goes away.


When I'm remote to W7RN, the P3 shows +/-10 KHz span [which seems to be 
fixed], no signals [or course] and this same RFI signal on 80m.  W7RN is 
60 +/- km from me.  The P3 doesn't really do anything when I'm in remote 
mode of course. This would suggest that the noise is getting into the P3 
8MHz input, but ...


I do not see this noise on any other band which suggests it is NOT 
getting in at 8 MHz.  8 MHz is also a little high for such RFI.


I'm puzzled and I like to understand things.  I don't care where the 
noise is originating, and I know how to find sources like that.  I'm 
just trying to find an explanation for the behavior I see.  Old 
Engineers don't like things they can't explain.


73,

Fred K6DGW
Sparks NV
Washoe County DM09dn

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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] SWR/PWR & CMP/ALC Meter

[Cady, Fred]

That display seems to act differently depending on if you have SSB -CW or SSB 
+CW.

Cheers,

Fred KE7X



From: Elecraft  on behalf of Joel Black 

Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 7:39 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] SWR/PWR & CMP/ALC Meter

Thanks, Bob. Not sure why that was escaping me.

73,
Joel - W4JBB

> On Jul 8, 2016, at 19:24, Bob N3MNT  wrote:
>
> Tap keyer/mic to switch CMP/ALC  Power / SWR switch auto,automatically on
> transmit.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] SWR/PWR & CMP/ALC Meter

[Joel Black]

Thanks, Bob. Not sure why that was escaping me.

73,
Joel - W4JBB

> On Jul 8, 2016, at 19:24, Bob N3MNT  wrote:
> 
> Tap keyer/mic to switch CMP/ALC  Power / SWR switch auto,automatically on
> transmit.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] SWR/PWR & CMP/ALC Meter

[Bob N3MNT]

Tap keyer/mic to switch CMP/ALC  Power / SWR switch auto,automatically on
transmit.




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[Elecraft] K-Pod arrival

[Bill Frantz]

Well, my K-Pod has arrived, beating both firmware 5.50 getting 
out of beta and the Mac version of the 1.16.3.11 utility. (I had 
a little side bet with myself.) However, the Mac utility version 
1.15.6.27 seems to support 16 macro slots, so perhaps it is 
current enough.


While I'm thinking about the utility, it would be great if all 
the Elecraft utilities were in the Apple store the same way that 
RUMlogNG is. Then updating to the newest version would be 
automatic. Somewhat less desirable would be if they were signed 
by a registered Apple developer. Then I wouldn't have to fuss 
with the security settings on my Mac to run a new version.


73 Bill AE6JV

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Re: [Elecraft] k-pod manual

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

The K-Pod manual is already on the manual download page.  See:
http://www.elecraft.com/K2_Manual_Download_Page.htm#kpod

You may need to refresh your browser page to see the kpod entry in that page's 
table of contents.

73,
Eric
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On 7/8/2016 4:49 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

Tnx Phil. For some reason the web master called it "K-Pod Owner's Manual
Notes" but it is the current Owner's Manual.

But there it is!

Ron

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Genera
Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 3:48 PM
To: Ron D'Eau Claire
Cc: Wes Stewart; Elecraft List
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k-pod manual

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740285%20KPOD%20Owner's%20Manual%20Rev%20A.p
df

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On Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 5:53 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire  wrote:


I saw Wayne ask for it to be posted on the Elecraft web site ASAP earlier.
Unfortunately I am over 600 miles north of Watsonville on the Oregon
coast, so I'm powerless to help with that.

73, Ron AC7AC


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Wes Stewart
Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 1:23 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k-pod manual

I could be mistaken but it appears we have an impasse here; you can
see the manual only if you buy a K-Pod, some of us won't buy a K-Pod
until we see the manual.

On 7/8/2016 1:10 PM, pbsbarry wrote:

Sure would like to get peek at that  k-pod manualhint, hint
Wayne

Steve, AE2G

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Re: [Elecraft] K2, FD, and N1MM

[Kevin]

I have done it both ways. The transistor interface and an outboard 
keyer, the Winkey USB.


I prefer the Winkeyer because it makes it easy to hook up the paddle and 
computer. I don't know of a contesting program that doesn't support it. 
It also avoids the Windows multi-tasking issues which can occasionally 
screw up the sent code. It's also a kick but standalone keyer. Better 
than the one in the K2.



On 7/8/2016 12:48 PM, Jim Brown wrote:

On Fri,7/8/2016 10:17 AM, Robert G Strickland wrote:
So, as Guy states and Don infers, using an interface device is 
probably preferable to a direct computer-radio setup. YMMV and OMD. 


When I used a K2 for contesting, I made up a simple adapter that split 
out the DTR line from the computer to an NPN transistor that keyed the 
radio. Details begin on page 51 of this set of Power Point slides. The 
NPN inverter is shown on page 53. Following slides suggest how to get 
varying degrees of fancy.


http://k9yc.com/HamInterfacing.pdf

As has been noted, the K2 does NOT have a standard RS232 interface, 
and a standard DB9 cable wired for RS232 CANNOT be used directly. The 
K2 uses pins 2, 3, and 5 for serial interface. Other pins are used for 
other functions. When you build a K2 accessory that has a DB9 
connector, clear instructions are provided for building a suitable 
cable to interface to a standard RS232 port.


One thing that was WRONG about K2 accessory kits was that Elecraft 
provided parallel wire cable for the interface. That cable SHOULD use 
twisted pairs, one pair for each signaling circuit between the K2 and 
the computer. Ordinary CAT5 cable is an excellent choice. This is 
shown on pages 53-55.


I successfully used this setup to control and key the radio both with 
WriteLog and N1MM.


73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] k-pod manual

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Tnx Phil. For some reason the web master called it "K-Pod Owner's Manual
Notes" but it is the current Owner's Manual. 

But there it is! 

Ron 

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Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 3:48 PM
To: Ron D'Eau Claire
Cc: Wes Stewart; Elecraft List
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k-pod manual

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740285%20KPOD%20Owner's%20Manual%20Rev%20A.p
df

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On Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 5:53 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire  wrote:

> I saw Wayne ask for it to be posted on the Elecraft web site ASAP earlier.
> Unfortunately I am over 600 miles north of Watsonville on the Oregon 
> coast, so I'm powerless to help with that.
>
> 73, Ron AC7AC
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
> Wes Stewart
> Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 1:23 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k-pod manual
>
> I could be mistaken but it appears we have an impasse here; you can 
> see the manual only if you buy a K-Pod, some of us won't buy a K-Pod 
> until we see the manual.
>
> On 7/8/2016 1:10 PM, pbsbarry wrote:
> > Sure would like to get peek at that  k-pod manualhint, hint 
> > Wayne
> >
> > Steve, AE2G
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] SWR/PWR & CMP/ALC Meter

[Fred Jensen]

Don't have a KX3, but on my K3, it's a HOLD of the DISP/METER button.

73,

Fred K6DGW
Sparks NV
Washoe County DM09dn

On 7/8/2016 3:22 PM, Joel Black wrote:

For some reason, I seem to have lost my mind. I attribute it to
congenital CRS. :)

I thought there was some way to easily swap between CMP/ALC and
SWR/PWR on the KX3. Is my rememberer that bad?

73, Joel - W4JBB

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Re: [Elecraft] k-pod manual

[Phil Genera]

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740285%20KPOD%20Owner's%20Manual%20Rev%20A.pdf

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On Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 5:53 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire  wrote:

> I saw Wayne ask for it to be posted on the Elecraft web site ASAP earlier.
> Unfortunately I am over 600 miles north of Watsonville on the Oregon coast,
> so I'm powerless to help with that.
>
> 73, Ron AC7AC
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wes
> Stewart
> Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 1:23 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k-pod manual
>
> I could be mistaken but it appears we have an impasse here; you can see the
> manual only if you buy a K-Pod, some of us won't buy a K-Pod until we see
> the manual.
>
> On 7/8/2016 1:10 PM, pbsbarry wrote:
> > Sure would like to get peek at that  k-pod manualhint, hint Wayne
> >
> > Steve, AE2G
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Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

[Wayne Burdick]

It's on our website, now, at:

http://www.elecraft.com/K2_Manual_Download_Page.htm#kpod

Wayne
N6KR


On Jul 8, 2016, at 2:23 PM, VE2EBK  wrote:

> Where can I find the K-Pod manual in PDF?
> 
> 
> 
> Dany VE2EBK
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and WG0AT above 14,000 ft on QST August Cover

[Phil Wheeler]

OK, Eric. But when does the Mt. Everest challenge 
occur? :-)


Perhaps there could be a temp issue, though.

Phil W7OX

On 7/8/16 3:17 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft 
wrote:
If you are a QST subscriber, check out the great 
picture of the KX2 and WG0AT operating above 
14,000 ft on the cover of this months QST!


http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201608/

73,

Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] {OT} Interesting Band Condx Website

[Clay Autery]

There is a LOT of information there if you start digging past the
landing page

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On 7/8/2016 3:49 PM, Sandy wrote:
> Even though this is a simple display it seems to be fairly accurate
> and updated.
>
>
> 73,
>
> Sandy W5TVW
>
>
> On 7/6/2016 12:35 PM, stan levandowski wrote:
>> This website just came to my attention.  Perhaps it might be of
>> interest to others.
>>
>> http://www.bandconditions.com/
>>
>>
>> Stan WB2LQF

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and WG0AT above 14,000 ft on QST August Cover

[Bob Nielsen]

Cool!  At that altitude you really need to travel light and the KX2 is 
ideal.  I took a Tempo S1 (one of the early 2 meter handhelds) to the 
14,505 ft. Mt. Whitney summit in 1983 and made a handful of contacts.


73, Bob N7XY  (proud owner of KX2 #00385)

On 7/8/16 3:17 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
If you are a QST subscriber, check out the great picture of the KX2 
and WG0AT operating above 14,000 ft on the cover of this months QST!


http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201608/

73,

Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 mini-banana plug improvement

[Bruce Nourish]

Not exactly what you're asking for, but for stackable, non-solder mini
banana plugs, try Pomona #2945s; you can get them from Mouser and other
places online. I use the Pomona #3296 mini binding post adapter for my wire
antennas, so mini-banana is my common connector. Biggest downside is that
the Pomona parts are pricey.

On Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 11:03 AM Robert Losee  wrote:

> It would be nice if Elecraft offered a mini-banana plug for use with the
> KX2 that would have a binding post or other device that would allow the
> counterpoise to be attached without soldering the wire -- the binding post
> to bnc connector is nice and the same binding post would be useful with the
> mini-banana plug.
> Bob, KO9V
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[Elecraft] [KX3] SWR/PWR & CMP/ALC Meter

[Joel Black]

For some reason, I seem to have lost my mind. I attribute it to congenital CRS. 
:)

I thought there was some way to easily swap between CMP/ALC and SWR/PWR on the 
KX3. Is my rememberer that bad?

73,
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[Elecraft] KX2 and WG0AT above 14,000 ft on QST August Cover

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

If you are a QST subscriber, check out the great picture of the KX2 and WG0AT 
operating above 14,000 ft on the cover of this months QST!


http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201608/

73,

Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] k-pod manual

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

I saw Wayne ask for it to be posted on the Elecraft web site ASAP earlier.
Unfortunately I am over 600 miles north of Watsonville on the Oregon coast,
so I'm powerless to help with that. 

73, Ron AC7AC


-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wes
Stewart
Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 1:23 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k-pod manual

I could be mistaken but it appears we have an impasse here; you can see the
manual only if you buy a K-Pod, some of us won't buy a K-Pod until we see
the manual.

On 7/8/2016 1:10 PM, pbsbarry wrote:
> Sure would like to get peek at that  k-pod manualhint, hint Wayne
>
> Steve, AE2G

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[Elecraft] Estate of Henry, W5HNS

[Michael Goins]

I lost my 40 year good friend and Elmer, Henry, W5HNS, earlier this week
and I am now disposing of his gear for his XYL, Winnie.

Wayne has graciously allowed me permission to post that I have a list of
gear available I will email anyone interested. There is an autotunes, power
supplies, A Kenwood rig, paddle, etc. - so good stuff. All proceeds will go
to Winnie.

Thanks for the bandwidth.

Michael Goins, k5wmg
Professor, English
Northwest Vista College
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[Elecraft] [KX2]Win4K3Suite now supports the KX2!

[Tom]

Win4K3Suite can turn your KX2 into a powerfull base station integrating all 
your logging programs and the full line of Elecraft hardware.
Using the same interface as for the popular KX3, Win4K3Suite allows integration 
of the KXPA100, the KAT500 and the KPA500 with the KX2.All features are 
supported such as :
- Support the the antenna tuner, KAT500, KPA500 and more.
- Support for frequency memories
- Built in cluster software that can use your ClubLog profile
- Built in terminal providing CW, FSK and PSK decoding from your KX2.
- Integration with all logging and digital mode programs such as HRD Logbook, 
DXLabs, N1MM and more.
- Full access to almost all regular and tech mode menu items.
Win4K3Suite offers a free full featured 30 day trial.
You can see it in action here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htVlc9x0IoU
and the trial is at va2fsq.com

Thank, Tom
va2fsq.com

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Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

[VE2EBK]

Where can I find the K-Pod manual in PDF?

 

Dany VE2EBK

 

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[Elecraft] New version NaP3

[Martin]

FYI,
thanks to DL2FHO i found this on the LPPan webite:

http://www.telepostinc.com/Files/NaP3%20v5%20install.zip

Its a new version NaP3 v5.0 . Finally , the dx cluster spot function 
works , and some other new settings for the display.



Someone is working on it.

It still crashes on my Win7 when Direct  I/Q  (for CWskimmer etc) is 
checked in the VAC tab.

If someone knows how to fix that, please let me know.

--

Ohne CW ist es nur CB..

73, Martin DM4iM
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Re: [Elecraft] {OT} Interesting Band Condx Website

[Sandy]

Even though this is a simple display it seems to be fairly accurate and 
updated.



73,

Sandy W5TVW


On 7/6/2016 12:35 PM, stan levandowski wrote:
This website just came to my attention.  Perhaps it might be of 
interest to others.


http://www.bandconditions.com/


Stan WB2LQF
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Re: [Elecraft] Upper power supply voltage limit with KX3

[Clay Autery]

Yeah, I missed that...;-)

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On 7/8/2016 3:37 PM, Bill W4ZV wrote:
> Clay Autery wrote
>> NOW, TRANSMIT on SSB at 100W on the PA 
> Just curious how you get 100W out of the KX3?  ;-)
>
> 73,  Bill  W4ZV

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and N1MM F-Keys

[Chester Alderman]

Hi Jim,

N1MM is not even supported anymore! If that is what you are using, you are
making a mistake? N1MM Plus, which was released in early 2014 is the current
supported contest program and it has thousands of very happy users, all with
various PC's and rigs, and the program has been acclaimed as being one of
the best contest programs. I have been using N1MM + for many years with both
of my K3's and the ONLY problem I have had with it has always been
self-induced user issues. If you enjoy contesting with Elecraft (and most
any other manufacturer's equipment) you would find extremely good support
from the authors of N1MM Plus. Just bad-mouthing a good product produces a
dim view of the writer.

73,
Tom - W4BQF



-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim GM
Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 3:10 PM
To: Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and N1MM F-Keys

It is not the radio but the N1MM program. Not only does my KX2 react that
way so does my KX3.

Baud rate does not matter. I think N1MM is a bit unstable on my Microsoft
Surface 3.  I run RumLog on my Apple computer and both radios work just
fine.

I used N1MM for the 13 colonies over the 4th of July.  The N1MM gave issues
when it first started and with a bit prompting started to work just fine.
The thing kept switching from  Run mode to S  when I left the program to
brows on the web for a bit then I switched back I had to switch it back to
Run. It then operated a bit funky then settled down again..  it could be a
sync issue that  N1MM has.

I like contesting and with this NEW Surface 3 I have could be fun if I had a
stable logging program to run.

Jim K9TF

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Re: [Elecraft] Upper power supply voltage limit with KX3

[Bill W4ZV]

Clay Autery wrote
> NOW, TRANSMIT on SSB at 100W on the PA 

Just curious how you get 100W out of the KX3?  ;-)

73,  Bill  W4ZV




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Re: [Elecraft] k-pod manual

[Wes Stewart]

I could be mistaken but it appears we have an impasse here; you can see the 
manual only if you buy a K-Pod, some of us won't buy a K-Pod until we see the 
manual.


On 7/8/2016 1:10 PM, pbsbarry wrote:

Sure would like to get peek at that  k-pod manualhint, hint Wayne

Steve, AE2G 


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[Elecraft] k-pod manual

[pbsbarry]

Sure would like to get peek at that  k-pod manualhint, hint Wayne

Steve, AE2G
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Re: [Elecraft] K2, FD, and N1MM

[engineercm]

All of the suggestions made about the cable and the COM settings are valid. 
I'd like to add one more:  the type of RS-232 hardware in your computer.  I
could never get my K2 to run with RS-232 dongle (this was before the K3
dongle was available) and have used a "real" RS-232 card in the shack
computer.  I think the FTDI chipsets are better, but even those I could not
get to work.  

If you are seeing the frequency reflected in N1MM, then your data com
between the K2 and the computer is fine.  What little contesting I've done
using N1MM I have found to work fine with my setup.

Data com issues are notorious to track down.  Good luck and keep at it.

Clark
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[Elecraft] K.Pod Here

[Doug Millar via Elecraft]

Thanks! Just got my K.Pod. It works as expected. I would like to have some of 
the buttons do some specific things and need a little tutoring on programming 
it. Buttons 1-3, tap to  recall memory one, recall memory two and tune.  Should 
be easy but don't want to narf things up. I haven't done any macros before and 
could use a little tutoring. Thanks, Doug K6JEY
 
K6JEY
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and N1MM F-Keys

[Jim GM]

It is not the radio but the N1MM program. Not only does my KX2 react that way 
so does my KX3.

Baud rate does not matter. I think N1MM is a bit unstable on my Microsoft 
Surface 3.  I run RumLog on my Apple computer and both radios work just fine.

I used N1MM for the 13 colonies over the 4th of July.  The N1MM gave issues 
when it first started and with a bit prompting started to work just fine. The 
thing kept switching from  Run mode to S  when I left the program to brows on 
the web for a bit then I switched back I had to switch it back to Run. It then 
operated a bit funky then settled down again..  it could be a sync issue that  
N1MM has.

I like contesting and with this NEW Surface 3 I have could be fun if I had a 
stable logging program to run.

Jim K9TF

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[Elecraft] Elecraft email List Official Guidelines 2016

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Elecraft eMail LIST GUIDELINES 2016

For those of you who are new to the list, (and for those of us who have rapidly 
failing memories) here is a quick list of things to remember when posting to 
this list. Please save this for future reference.


The most important thing to remember is that this is a hobby - Let's have fun!

The PRIMARY purposes of this list are to provide a -polite- and enjoyable forum 
for discussing Elecraft products, share mods, new ideas, feedback to Elecraft, 
share experiences using our products, troubleshooting ideas etc.


The Elecraft email list server (reflector) is provided to further the discussion 
of Elecraft products and related items. It serves as a forum for the discussion 
of both technical and operating topics including product features, construction 
and debug problems, sharing your enthusiasm and impressions from using our 
products and more general ham radio related topics of interest to our customers.


(Please -strongly- resist the urge to reply to an OT topic once it has gone to 5 
posts. Once it hits ten posts do not reply at all (go off list if you feel the 
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Scrolling though a long thread before getting to the reply text is difficult on 
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Reading the response first, at the top, is a huge time saver, especially when 
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Please also delete -all- footers and as much of the prior email text as possible 
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copied text from previous posts to an -ABSOLUTE MINIMUM- in your replies.



4. EMAIL OVERLOAD:
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view the daily Elecraft list messages for each month in web format at: 
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This will be a huge help for those experiencing email overload and will allow 
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[Elecraft] IMPORTANT - Please keep all postings Cordial

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

*** IMPORTANT - PLEASE KEEP ALL POSTINGS CORDIAL ***

Restrain the urge to email someone admonishing them about a posting. The last 
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Remember that -everything- you post here is archived and publicly visible for as 
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Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

30 inches (about 76 cm) 

73, Ron AC7AC

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Myron
Cherry
Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 11:07 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your
help with useful macros

Can someone tell me how long the supplied data cable is?
 
73MyronK4YA

 
> From: r...@cobi.biz
> To: als...@comcast.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2016 10:06:37 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping,   we could use
your help with useful macros
> 
> They are the macros stored in locations 1 through 16 in the K3. 
> 
> 73, Ron AC7AC
> 
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> your help with useful macros
> 
> Are these 16 macros in addition to above those previously available in 
> firmware to be assigned to various K3 buttons?
> 
> 73 de Brian/K3KO
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Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

[Myron Cherry]

Can someone tell me how long the supplied data cable is?
 
73MyronK4YA

 
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> To: als...@comcast.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2016 10:06:37 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping,   we could use 
> your help with useful macros
> 
> They are the macros stored in locations 1 through 16 in the K3. 
> 
> 73, Ron AC7AC
> 
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> 73 de Brian/K3KO
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[Elecraft] KX2 mini-banana plug improvement

[Robert Losee]

It would be nice if Elecraft offered a mini-banana plug for use with the
KX2 that would have a binding post or other device that would allow the
counterpoise to be attached without soldering the wire -- the binding post
to bnc connector is nice and the same binding post would be useful with the
mini-banana plug.
Bob, KO9V
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Re: [Elecraft] K2, FD, and N1MM

[Jim Brown]

On Fri,7/8/2016 10:17 AM, Robert G Strickland wrote:
So, as Guy states and Don infers, using an interface device is 
probably preferable to a direct computer-radio setup. YMMV and OMD. 


When I used a K2 for contesting, I made up a simple adapter that split 
out the DTR line from the computer to an NPN transistor that keyed the 
radio. Details begin on page 51 of this set of Power Point slides. The 
NPN inverter is shown on page 53. Following slides suggest how to get 
varying degrees of fancy.


http://k9yc.com/HamInterfacing.pdf

As has been noted, the K2 does NOT have a standard RS232 interface, and 
a standard DB9 cable wired for RS232 CANNOT be used directly. The K2 
uses pins 2, 3, and 5 for serial interface. Other pins are used for 
other functions. When you build a K2 accessory that has a DB9 connector, 
clear instructions are provided for building a suitable cable to 
interface to a standard RS232 port.


One thing that was WRONG about K2 accessory kits was that Elecraft 
provided parallel wire cable for the interface. That cable SHOULD use 
twisted pairs, one pair for each signaling circuit between the K2 and 
the computer. Ordinary CAT5 cable is an excellent choice. This is shown 
on pages 53-55.


I successfully used this setup to control and key the radio both with 
WriteLog and N1MM.


73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] K2, FD, and N1MM

[Robert G Strickland]

My previous attempts to key either rig using the DTR/RTS lines direct 
from N1MM [with appropriate cables] never worked for me. So, I went with 
the microHAM CW keyer to interface computer and radio via the microHAM 
Router port emulation software and supplied cables. Works flawlessly.


My K2 has the 100w addition with its DB9 jack. For FD, the club uses the 
N3FJP logging program. Using the CW Keyer, all connections are the same 
as the with K3/N1MM, and it too works flawlessly.


The CW Keyer came with a CAT cable [1/8" plug to DB9 connecter] 
appropriate for the K2 [built and in use before the K3]. The same cable 
works with the K3.


So, as Guy states and Don infers, using an interface device is probably 
preferable to a direct computer-radio setup. YMMV and OMD.


...robert

On 07/08/2016 02:24, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:

One N1MM/MM+ thing doable on a K3/3S you cannot do with a K2 is to use DTR
or RTS to the transceiver for logging program driven internal CW keying.
It's not in the K2 firmware, and the leads are not in the K2's DB9 jack.
You have to break out the keying and provide *some* external device to key
the K2.

I use a Microham "CW Keyer" box (very small) to drive my K2 in contests,
and it works seamlessly. Splits out everything I need. I have a cable which
pulls off TXD, RXD and signal ground from the K2's DB9 connector on one end
and uses mini-phone-plug tip ring and sleeve to the CW Keyer. Another cord
to the K2 key jack, another for power to the CW Keyer, and a single USB
cord from the CW Keyer as the only connection to the computer. The
Microham driver software for the CW Keyer serves everything up to N1MM as
virtual serial ports. Paddle connects to the CW Keyer.

The integration of the K2 with a KPA100 is seamless, even in a separate
enclosure, and PTT is not needed.

N1MM+ is flawless with the K2 with my Microham CW Keyer setup.

73, Guy K2AV

On Thursday, July 7, 2016, Don Wilhelm > wrote:


The K3 can use a standard serial cable, the the K2 *cannot*. The only
connections for the K2 from the computer is pins 2, 3 and 5 in the cable -
those are TXD, RXD and Signal Ground.

All other pins in the K2 AUX IO connector (note that it is *not* an RS-232
connector and is not labeled as such) are internal K2 signals to operate
external Elecraft devices such as the KAT100, XV transverters and the KRC2.

The use of a standard PC serial cable between the K2 and the computer can
damage both the K2 and the computer serial port.

If you have no special computer connection cable with your K2, then build
the cable described in the KIO2 or KPA100 manual or if you have the KAT100,
build the cable shown in that manual.

N1MM fully supports the K2 unless something has changed quite recently.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/7/2016 7:31 PM, Nr4c wrote:


In wondering if the same serial cable dorks withe both radios. I thought
the K2 cable was different.

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill


On Jul 7, 2016, at 6:38 PM, PHILIP GRAITCER  wrote:


I got the K2 out for Field Day and it performed great! I’d never used
the K2 with a computer, so I hooked it up and set up N1MM for the contest.

I was unable to get the function keys to operate and N1MM was a little
unstable, sometimes locking up. I was able to log contacts, but couldn’t
send code. This isn’t the case when I use the same setup with my K3.

I’m thinking that there are incompatibilities between the K2 and N1MM,
probably due to the age of the K2. But I am not very capable with computers.




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Re: [Elecraft] Upper power supply voltage limit with KX3

[Jim Brown]

Your analysis is right on target, Clay -- dissipation must certainly be 
considered. Note, however, that when he Bill suggested series diodes, he 
was specifically addressing the KX3, not a 100W K3. As to the use of 
diodes to reduce the voltage -- I'd look first at the possibility of 
adjusting the output voltage of the power supply regulator. Virtually 
all of the commercial power supplies I've seen that are intended for ham 
and 2-way radio service are adjustable over a range of +/- 5-10%.  This 
is generally true of both linear and switch-mode supplies.


In your application at a repeater site, I would look very carefully at 
the voltage and current specs of the gear. Most ham gear and commercial 
2-way gear is designed for automotive operation with an alternator 
running. 13.8VDC is the assumed nominal voltage, with possible peaks 
above that depending on voltage regulation. When used in fixed 
installations, 13.8VDC is the usual operating voltage. I suspect that is 
at least part of the basis for Elecraft's design and the 15VDC max spec.


Note also that distortion in many RF power amps is strongly related to 
power supply voltage, and is reduced as the voltage is increased. This 
is certainly true of Elecraft gear.


73, Jim K9YC

But On Fri,7/8/2016 9:07 AM, Clay Autery wrote:

That's one way to go, but note...  that while this may work great on RX,
heat dissipation MIGHT be an issue on TX.



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Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

They are the macros stored in locations 1 through 16 in the K3. 

73, Ron AC7AC

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Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 9:34 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your
help with useful macros

Are these 16 macros in addition to above those previously available in
firmware to be assigned to various K3 buttons?

73 de Brian/K3KO


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Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

[Mike Flowers]

It appears to me that they are the same 16 macros, which are invoked via the
buttons on the K-POD.

As I have many macros that I now invoke via software, I was hopeful that
there might be a method by which I could have different 'macro sets', e.g.
for SSB, RTTY, CW operation, contests, etc.

I thought that perhaps saving a K3 configuration would also save the macro
definitions, but this does not appear to be the case.

I think that if the K3 Utility had the functions to allow saving and loading
different user-defined 'macro sets', the utility of the K-POD would be
enhanced.

Just my $.02 worth ...

- 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC 

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
brian
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> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your
help
> with useful macros
> 
> Are these 16 macros in addition to above those previously available in
firmware
> to be assigned to various K3 buttons?
> 
> 73 de Brian/K3KO
> 
> 
> 
> On 7/8/2016 16:07 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:
> > The most recent K3 Utility (1.16.26.5) stores 16 command macros in the
K3.
> > You can install it now from a link at the bottom of:
> > http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm
> >
> > Command macros 1-8 correspond to K-Pod buttons F1-F8 Hold, Command
> > macros
> > 9-16 correspond to K-Pod buttons F1-F8 tap.
> >
> > 73 de Dick, K6KR
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
> > Matt Murphy
> > Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 08:50
> > To: Roger Marrotte 
> > Cc: Elecraft Reflector 
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use
> > your help with useful macros
> >
> > Is there a specification of how the macros work with the knobs? I have
> > not yet ordered a K-Pod, but would love to write some useful macros
> > (especially for the knobs). Perhaps I could test the macros using the
> > K3 terminal in the meantime but it would be great to know how the
> > knobs are configured to trigger macros first.
> >
> > Advice appreciated.
> >
> > 73,
> > Matt NQ6N
> >
> > On Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 10:42 AM, Roger Marrotte 
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Yes it does.  It comes with two 6.8 ohm resistors. One 1/8 watt
> >> leaded resistor and one 1/10 watt smd resistor.  I did the mod with
> >> the smd resistor.  It's a small resistor about the size of a large
> >> fruit fly and it goes kind of in a tight place, especially for a left
> >> hander.  I got it in and it works so I'm happy but if I had to do it
> >> again I'd probably used the leaded resistor.  I've done some smd work
> before.
> >>
> >> Roger, W1EM
> >>
> >> -Original Message-
> >> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
> >> Terry Schieler
> >> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2016 10:56 AM
> >> To: 'Wayne Burdick' ; 'Elecraft Reflector'
> >> 
> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use
> >> your help with useful macros
> >>
> >> Looks like my K-Pod should arrive tomorrow.  Does it come with the DC
> >> power modification resistors and mod instructions or do I need to
> >> order
> > those?
> >>
> >> 73,
> >>
> >> Terry, W0FM
> >>
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Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

[brian]

Are these 16 macros in addition to above those previously available in 
firmware to be assigned to various K3 buttons?


73 de Brian/K3KO



On 7/8/2016 16:07 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:

The most recent K3 Utility (1.16.26.5) stores 16 command macros in the K3.
You can install it now from a link at the bottom of:
http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm

Command macros 1-8 correspond to K-Pod buttons F1-F8 Hold, Command macros
9-16 correspond to K-Pod buttons F1-F8 tap.

73 de Dick, K6KR


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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Matt
Murphy
Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 08:50
To: Roger Marrotte 
Cc: Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your
help with useful macros

Is there a specification of how the macros work with the knobs? I have not
yet ordered a K-Pod, but would love to write some useful macros (especially
for the knobs). Perhaps I could test the macros using the K3 terminal in the
meantime but it would be great to know how the knobs are configured to
trigger macros first.

Advice appreciated.

73,
Matt NQ6N

On Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 10:42 AM, Roger Marrotte 
wrote:


Yes it does.  It comes with two 6.8 ohm resistors. One 1/8 watt leaded
resistor and one 1/10 watt smd resistor.  I did the mod with the smd
resistor.  It's a small resistor about the size of a large fruit fly
and it goes kind of in a tight place, especially for a left hander.  I
got it in and it works so I'm happy but if I had to do it again I'd
probably used the leaded resistor.  I've done some smd work before.

Roger, W1EM

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
Terry Schieler
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2016 10:56 AM
To: 'Wayne Burdick' ; 'Elecraft Reflector'

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use
your help with useful macros

Looks like my K-Pod should arrive tomorrow.  Does it come with the DC
power modification resistors and mod instructions or do I need to order

those?


73,

Terry, W0FM

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Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

They're independent Matt. The K-Pod knob works with a rocker switch directly
below the knob to operate VFO A, VFO B or the RIT/XIT offset just as if you
were at the K3 front panel. 

However, to change the RIT/XIT offset at the K-Pod those modes do need to be
initiated either by macros launched from the K-Pod or at the K3 front panel.


73, Ron AC7AC

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Murphy
Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 8:50 AM
To: Roger Marrotte
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your
help with useful macros

Is there a specification of how the macros work with the knobs? I have not
yet ordered a K-Pod, but would love to write some useful macros (especially
for the knobs). Perhaps I could test the macros using the K3 terminal in the
meantime but it would be great to know how the knobs are configured to
trigger macros first.

Advice appreciated.

73,
Matt NQ6N

On Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 10:42 AM, Roger Marrotte 
wrote:

> Yes it does.  It comes with two 6.8 ohm resistors. One 1/8 watt leaded 
> resistor and one 1/10 watt smd resistor.  I did the mod with the smd 
> resistor.  It's a small resistor about the size of a large fruit fly 
> and it goes kind of in a tight place, especially for a left hander.  I 
> got it in and it works so I'm happy but if I had to do it again I'd 
> probably used the leaded resistor.  I've done some smd work before.
>
> Roger, W1EM
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
> Terry Schieler
> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2016 10:56 AM
> To: 'Wayne Burdick' ; 'Elecraft Reflector'
> 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use 
> your help with useful macros
>
> Looks like my K-Pod should arrive tomorrow.  Does it come with the DC 
> power modification resistors and mod instructions or do I need to order
those?
>
> 73,
>
> Terry, W0FM
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Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

[Dick Dievendorff]

The most recent K3 Utility (1.16.26.5) stores 16 command macros in the K3.
You can install it now from a link at the bottom of:
http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm

Command macros 1-8 correspond to K-Pod buttons F1-F8 Hold, Command macros
9-16 correspond to K-Pod buttons F1-F8 tap.

73 de Dick, K6KR


-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Matt
Murphy
Sent: Friday, July 8, 2016 08:50
To: Roger Marrotte 
Cc: Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your
help with useful macros

Is there a specification of how the macros work with the knobs? I have not
yet ordered a K-Pod, but would love to write some useful macros (especially
for the knobs). Perhaps I could test the macros using the K3 terminal in the
meantime but it would be great to know how the knobs are configured to
trigger macros first.

Advice appreciated.

73,
Matt NQ6N

On Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 10:42 AM, Roger Marrotte 
wrote:

> Yes it does.  It comes with two 6.8 ohm resistors. One 1/8 watt leaded 
> resistor and one 1/10 watt smd resistor.  I did the mod with the smd 
> resistor.  It's a small resistor about the size of a large fruit fly 
> and it goes kind of in a tight place, especially for a left hander.  I 
> got it in and it works so I'm happy but if I had to do it again I'd 
> probably used the leaded resistor.  I've done some smd work before.
>
> Roger, W1EM
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
> Terry Schieler
> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2016 10:56 AM
> To: 'Wayne Burdick' ; 'Elecraft Reflector'
> 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use 
> your help with useful macros
>
> Looks like my K-Pod should arrive tomorrow.  Does it come with the DC 
> power modification resistors and mod instructions or do I need to order
those?
>
> 73,
>
> Terry, W0FM
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Re: [Elecraft] Upper power supply voltage limit with KX3

[Clay Autery]

That's one way to go, but note...  that while this may work great on RX,
heat dissipation MIGHT be an issue on TX.

I'm building a fan controller to control 4 x 120mm fans (1.6A per max)
on EITHER the 12V or 13.8V power supplies at our repeater site...

I tried using 10A10 diodes to drop the 13.8 VDC down into a reasonable
12+ VDC domain

Worked fine for low speed...  let the fans run flat out and the diodes
heated up wayy too hot without heat sinking AND a fan...  they sink
on the leads.  And the 10A10 is rated to 10 Amps.

So...  at receive say on a K3s, you'd be sinking at least 1VDC
(preferably 2.2 to get to 13.8 nominal) at about 1.16A = 1.16W (or 2.552
Watts with three diodes in series.)
Not bad...

NOW, TRANSMIT on SSB at 100W on the PA 3.55 Amps approx without
saying anything  TALK, and the current draw goes up to 16 Amp peaks...
Suddenly, you're asking those little silicone diodes to sink anywhere
from 7.81 to 35.2 Watts!!!
You ain't gonna do that very long without some thermal control...  sinks
and active cooling...

Just my observations...  worth what you paid for them.  :-)

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On 7/8/2016 4:55 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote:
>> Damage due to using anything over 15 V would void the warranty, since that's
> the specified maximum. 
>
> Add in series a couple of silicon diodes (~0.7V drop each) of sufficient
> current rating in the positive lead.  16V - 1.4V = 14.6V.
>
> 73,  Bill W4ZV
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Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

[Matt Murphy]

Is there a specification of how the macros work with the knobs? I have not
yet ordered a K-Pod, but would love to write some useful macros (especially
for the knobs). Perhaps I could test the macros using the K3 terminal in
the meantime but it would be great to know how the knobs are configured to
trigger macros first.

Advice appreciated.

73,
Matt NQ6N

On Fri, Jul 8, 2016 at 10:42 AM, Roger Marrotte 
wrote:

> Yes it does.  It comes with two 6.8 ohm resistors. One 1/8 watt leaded
> resistor and one 1/10 watt smd resistor.  I did the mod with the smd
> resistor.  It's a small resistor about the size of a large fruit fly and it
> goes kind of in a tight place, especially for a left hander.  I got it in
> and it works so I'm happy but if I had to do it again I'd probably used the
> leaded resistor.  I've done some smd work before.
>
> Roger, W1EM
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
> Terry
> Schieler
> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2016 10:56 AM
> To: 'Wayne Burdick' ; 'Elecraft Reflector'
> 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your
> help with useful macros
>
> Looks like my K-Pod should arrive tomorrow.  Does it come with the DC power
> modification resistors and mod instructions or do I need to order those?
>
> 73,
>
> Terry, W0FM
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

[Roger Marrotte]

Yes it does.  It comes with two 6.8 ohm resistors. One 1/8 watt leaded
resistor and one 1/10 watt smd resistor.  I did the mod with the smd
resistor.  It's a small resistor about the size of a large fruit fly and it
goes kind of in a tight place, especially for a left hander.  I got it in
and it works so I'm happy but if I had to do it again I'd probably used the
leaded resistor.  I've done some smd work before.

Roger, W1EM

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Schieler
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2016 10:56 AM
To: 'Wayne Burdick' ; 'Elecraft Reflector'

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your
help with useful macros

Looks like my K-Pod should arrive tomorrow.  Does it come with the DC power
modification resistors and mod instructions or do I need to order those?

73,

Terry, W0FM

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Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

[Terry Schieler]

Looks like my K-Pod should arrive tomorrow.  Does it come with the DC power
modification resistors and mod instructions or do I need to order those?

73,

Terry, W0FM



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From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] 
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 9:37 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help
with useful macros

Hi all,

The K-Pods are coming!

Those of you who are not timid with macros: Please send us your favorites
for possible inclusion in the next release of the K-Pod owner's manual.
We've already included a bunch, but I just know there are some great
examples out there we haven't thought of. 

For newbies: 

A "macro" is a series of one or more short commands to the radio that act as
stand-ins for switch presses, knob turns, etc. They can do really
complicated things like custom SPLIT/sub RX/mode/frequency/power level
setups. You create these little gems using K3 Utility, then send them to the
K3 so the K-Pod has access to them. 

For further background and examples, refer to the Elecraft programmer's
reference:

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3S%20Pgmrs%20Ref,%20F8.pdf

Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX2 - KX3

[Jan]

Hi Wayne N6KR

I received a review copy of/  "The Electronics of Radio" book /from the 
Publisher in 2001 as we were revising our EET Program @ Eastern Michigan 
University at the time.  I liked the writing style of Prof. Rutledge and 
the format of the book would fit one of the new courses.  Your Norcal 40 
project was an interesting approach for the lab experiences.  We decided 
on another text for the two Analog Courses; in 2002 I retired from the 
university, kept the book.  Many parts are yet a good read for the 
aspiring radio amateur.


Cheers, Jan K1ND
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX2 - KX3

[Terry Schieler]

Interestingly, just below the listing on Amazon for "The Electronics of
Radio" is an offering of a book called "Ham Radio For Beginners" which
features on the cover a sharp photo of a VHF Marine Radio!!  ;o)  Aspiring
amateurs could probably teach this author a thing or two about Amateur
Radio:

https://www.amazon.com/Ham-Radio-Beginners-Getting-Started/dp/1533674264/ref
=sr_1_2?s=books=UTF8=1467986970=1-2=the+electronics+of+ra
dio


Terry, W0FM



-Original Message-
From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] 
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 8:16 PM
To: Jan
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX2 - KX3

By the way, it's available on Amazon.

Wayne
N6KR


On Jul 7, 2016, at 10:03 AM, Jan  wrote:

> The influence of Wayne is ever present @ Elecraft, from the K2 onward.
> The foundation for this can be found in the book "The Electronics of 
> Radio" by David B. Rutledge from The California Institute of Technology.
Congrats!
> 73 Jan, K1ND



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 IF setup with SDRPlay and HDSRD

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

As sent to you by "supp...@microham.com" but apparently blocked by
AOL:


Follow the HDSDR documentation to set up the "CAT to Radio
(Omni-Rig)" port.  Connect it to the 2nd CAT port in Router.
Configure the IF Offsets, etc. in "Options | RF Front-End and
Calibration.

I have no specific documentation for HDSDR but had not problem
configuring either my SDR-IQ or SoftRock/sound card using the
documentation available with HDSDR. See the documentation from the
developer of HDSDR (such as it is) and contact the SDRPlay support
team for specifics on their hardware/software.

73,

... Joe Subich, W4TV
microHAM America, LLC.
http://www.microHAM-USA.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM

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On 7/8/2016 8:48 AM, Bill OMara via Elecraft wrote:

I'm trying to set-up a SDRPlay using my K3 IF Out and HDSRD software.  I
spent six hours yesterday trying to figure out how to make the three of
these play together.



Does anyone have any detailed setup instruction for this combination?



As of yet I'm been unable to get the K3 IF Data feeding into HDSRD.



Any help would be great.



Thanks and 73 Bill  W4RM





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[Elecraft] K3 IF setup with SDRPlay and HDSRD

[Bill OMara via Elecraft]

I'm trying to set-up a SDRPlay using my K3 IF Out and HDSRD software.  I
spent six hours yesterday trying to figure out how to make the three of
these play together.

 

Does anyone have any detailed setup instruction for this combination?

 

As of yet I'm been unable to get the K3 IF Data feeding into HDSRD.

 

Any help would be great.

 

Thanks and 73 Bill  W4RM 

 

 

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[Elecraft] Headset splitter for KX2, KX3

[David Deitrick]

I have seen some references to a splitter that would allow a mic/phone headset 
(eg. apple ear buds) to be used with KX2 & KX3.  The item referred to in the 
posts was backwards, with one 4 ring socket & (2) 3 ring jacks.  I found a 
StarTech adaptor on amazon that has one 4 ring socket & (2) 3 ring plugs, which 
would split the single plug headset into to plugs allowing the use of both the 
Mic and Phone jacks on the radio.  It too is made by StarTech & can be found on 
Amazon here:

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-MUYHSFMM-Headset-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B0058DOWH6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1467977811=8-1=MUYHSFMM
 


Price is about $6 US.

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Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

[Bill W4ZV]

Skimmer Pileup Buster

Skimmer's "599" function is very powerful since it gives the exact frequency
of the last station worked.  The macro below allows Skimmer to control VFO
A.  Why not use VFO B for TX?  Because IF OUT is on VFO A and Skimmer can
only control VFO A (without mods to both the KRX3 hardware and Skimmer
control software). 

Use as follows assuming Skimmer is running and accurately calibrated for K3
zero beat with the roofing filter you're using in the Main RX (VFO A): 

1.  Tune in the DX station on VFO A. 
2.  Activate the SKIMMER Macro via appropriate button on KPOD. 
3.  Manually tune VFO A to the approximate center of the pileup and watch
for a "599" to appear. 
4.  Click the magenta "599" decoder dot to send VFO A to the last station
worked. 
5.  You can manually add some +/- XIT offset to VFO A if too many guys learn
this trick!  :-)) 

73,  Bill W4ZV


http://dxatlas.com/CwSkimmer/  (note "599" in the bottom screen shot) 

SKIMMER: 
LK0;LK$0;SB0;SWT13;SWT13;FR0;LK$1;UP5;RT0;XT0;SB1;MN111;MP006;MN255; 

LK0;LK$0 to unLCK both VFOs (all LK commands can be omitted if you never use
LCK) 
SB0; turns the sub receiver off, which also turns Diversity off (i.e. my
normal setup) 
SWT13; taps A>B to copy VFO A frequency to VFO B 
SWT13; taps A>B again to copy all other settings to VFO B 
FR0; turns off Split (since we'll use the KRX3's Dual RX mode) 
LK$1; locks VFO B on the DX station's frequency 
UP5; sets TX VFO A up 2 kHz (so you don't accidentally TX on the DX
initially) 
RT0; turns RIT off 
XT0; turns XIT off (can be manually set later depending on how DX tunes the
pileup) 
SB1; turns the sub receiver on 
MN111; selects the CONFIG:L-MIX-R menu entry 
MP006; selects the "b b" audio mix; which puts VFO B (the DX station) in
both audio channels with no distractions for weak stations.  You don't even
need to listen to the pileup to successfully work stations!  I first did
this on a massive 160m pileup for ST0R in 2011.  Or, if the DX station is
stronger, you can add the pileup in one ear by substituting MP002 to get the
"Ab b" audio mix.
MN255; closes the CONFIG menu



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Re: [Elecraft] Upper power supply voltage limit with KX3

[Bill W4ZV]

>Damage due to using anything over 15 V would void the warranty, since that's
the specified maximum. 

Add in series a couple of silicon diodes (~0.7V drop each) of sufficient
current rating in the positive lead.  16V - 1.4V = 14.6V.

73,  Bill W4ZV



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