[Elecraft] KPA100 Measurements

2004-07-03 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, Getting to the exciting bit of the amp now :-) A quick question about the measurements on page 43 of the manual. There are 4 to check. D13 Cathode: 90 to 150V (I get 128.3V so ok) U4 pin 8: -5 to -25V (I get -22.6V) TP1: 0 to 0.1V (I get 1.5mV) The last one is where my question is ...

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 Measurements

2004-07-03 Thread Ian J Maude
On Sat, 2004-07-03 at 20:12, Ward Willats wrote: Is this acceptable? Everything else seems ok. If not, any ideas on where to look? Not sure if this has anything to do with what you are seeing, but... How close is your work light to the finals? Does the measurement change when you move

Re: [Elecraft] IRC Chat

2004-07-17 Thread Ian J Maude
On Sat, 2004-07-17 at 08:34, David Walker wrote: Is the IRC Elecraft chat channel very active. Depends on time and the amount of people on I've just connected and there are 7 people connected but little chatting. Well I am talking Dave :) Seriously, timezones have to be remembered. I try to be

[Elecraft] #4044 out and about

2004-09-03 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, Well K2/100 #4044 is on the air during RSGB SSB Field Day tomorrow. 13:00 UTC Saturday until 13:00 UTC Sunday. The tent is packed (so are the beer, barbeque and chilliburgers!) and we hope to work some of you. The callsign will be G0VGS/P and we will be operating from a field in

[Elecraft] Enclosures

2004-09-07 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, Does Elecraft sell the smaller enclosure on it's own? (EC1?) I mean the enclosure used for the KAT100 and Transverters. I want to build a 4 way headphone splitter with independent volume controls and the smaller enclosure would be ideal for this. Ian -- Ian Maude G0VGS Morecambe Lancs

Re: [Elecraft] Newbie

2004-09-13 Thread Ian J Maude
On Sun, 2004-09-12 at 23:25, Paul Saville wrote: http://www.elecraft.com/KDSP2/kdsp2.htm Listen to the two .wav audio files on the above page before you decide. There is a marked improvement in copy, especially for the SSB example. There is another benefit of the KDSP unit. I notices whilst

[Elecraft] Mic Pre-Amp

2004-10-21 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, I am currently using my K2 with a Heil HC-5 insert to good effect on DX. I was wondering though if I should build a little pre-amp for the mic? I notice there is a circuit on the website and I wondered if I would gain anything from building it? I don't want to put too much into the K2

Re: [Elecraft] EC-1.5...is there a half height EC-2 on the horizon?

2004-11-09 Thread Ian J Maude
On Tue, 2004-11-09 at 13:25, Tom Althoff wrote: There's been mention in the archives of a so-called EC-1.5 possibly being made available. I keep hoping for a stand alone version of the enclosure for the KAT100. I have a couple of projects that would fit beautifully in this box :-) Ian -- Ian

Re: [Elecraft] Heil ProSet Plus with K2

2004-11-10 Thread Ian J Maude
On Wed, 2004-11-10 at 11:45, Tom Althoff wrote: The only mention I see of Heil in the Common Question Archive mentions changing R14 on the KSB2 board from 1K to 10K. But this info dates from 2001. Hi Tom, I changed R14 to 5k6 and I am delighted with the results. Without the change the audio

[Elecraft] It works again :-)

2004-11-13 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, Just thought I would let you know I fixed my problem with the 60m and 160m installs. I checked and rechecked everything and all seemed fine which had me scratching my head. In the end, the problem was the seating of the 60m board. I think I had the 8 pin header connected but not the 3

[Elecraft] All working :-)

2004-11-14 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, I finally fixed the problems I was having on the 160m alignment. I could not get 10W no matter how I tried. Thanks go to Don, W3FPR and Bob, G3VVT for their ideas. In the end, I did not seem to be getting any joy when tuning L3 and L4. L4 I could peak but nothing seemed to be happening

RE: [Elecraft] Transverter confusion

2004-11-19 Thread Ian J Maude
On Fri, 2004-11-19 at 17:44, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Hello Ian: It's not your fault! The K60XV was added to the Elecraft lineup after the transverters. At that time a K2 would always have been set for 5 watts out to produce 20 watts on 144 mHz. Use the K2 power setting that should

RE: [Elecraft] Remoting the KPA100 without a K102 in the K2

2004-12-09 Thread Ian J Maude
On Wed, 2004-12-08 at 12:08 +0100, Sverre Holm wrote: I haven't tried this myself, but there shouldn't be too many uncertainties in this. However, the cost/effort of getting an KIO2, is not that much greater than doing the above, so I am still debating with myself whether it is worth trying.

[Elecraft] A big thankyou

2004-12-10 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, I would just like to take the time for a moment and thank Ron, AC7AC for his support and assistance in helping me get my XV144 working recently. As usual, I went about things the hard way and decided to run the transverter at low level from the KX60V. As it happened, the documentation had

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 #4001

2004-12-25 Thread Ian J Maude
On Fri, 2004-12-24 at 11:09 -0800, bill linn wrote: Since building the 100 watt add on, I have been venturing into a bit of SSB. The mic jack is wired for Kenwood and the mic I'm using is a hand mic that came with the TS 570, a dynamic with 600 ohm impedance. Hi Bill, I did exactly the same

[Elecraft] CW tone

2005-02-11 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, I have seen this so many times but have been bitten by it. I have just started to get back on the key and my tone is awful. Raspy and buzzy. The tone on Tune is fine. SSB is great. I have moved the PSU well away (Revex 30A, Regular PSU) and even tried using one even further away, easily

[Elecraft] Re: CW Tone problem

2005-02-11 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, Just thought I would pop the resolution for my problem on here. Thanks to all that responded. Lou, W6UR was the first to spot it and Gary Surrency shortly after. I had installed RFC15 incorrectly which basically made it open circuit. In trying to move it, I broke it of course! Gary

[Elecraft] 4044# dead

2005-03-11 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, #4044 has died. It simply stopped working during the ARRL contest last weekend. It does not receive, transmit or speak to the PC. I have tried a full reset to no avail and I have removed the PA. The fault seems to lie on the rf board somewhere and I would appreciate some pointers. I

Re: [Elecraft] 4044# dead

2005-03-11 Thread Ian J Maude
On Fri, 2005-03-11 at 10:08 +, Ian J Maude wrote: Hi all, #4044 has died. It simply stopped working during the ARRL contest last weekend. It does not receive, transmit or speak to the PC. I have tried a full reset to no avail and I have removed the PA. The fault seems to lie on the rf

Re: [Elecraft] 4044# dead

2005-03-11 Thread Ian J Maude
On Fri, 2005-03-11 at 11:54 +, Ian J Maude wrote: I really should have added that the on/off, display, menus etc all work. The K2 sees the additional boards etc so it would seem that DC power is not the problem. ok, getting there. I decided as I had already done a reset that I would

Re: [Elecraft] 4044# dead (Solved)

2005-03-11 Thread Ian J Maude
On Fri, 2005-03-11 at 12:19 +, Ian J Maude wrote: Problem solved. Thanks to all that enailed with help. As I suspected it was down to a poorly soldered joint. I warmed up quite a few connections in that area to be honest so I cannot be sure which did it. The main thing is that everything

Re: [Elecraft] RE: Favorite K2 remote software

2005-04-28 Thread Ian J Maude
On Thu, 2005-04-28 at 09:01 -0700, Bob Nielsen wrote: Ah, if only some of the Linux logging/contesting programs would support the printing of qsl labels! I haven't run across jlog. Did you mean klog? xlog supports label printing Bob Ian -- Ian Maude G0VGS Morecambe Lancs UK | [EMAIL

[Elecraft] DSP and CW

2005-08-09 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, I have a strange problem that is driving me crazy! Rig is a fully kitted K2/100 including DSP. I am trying to get back into CW and the filters are really odd. If I bypass the DSP, everything works as I would expect. I can zero beat using the spot button and the filters are fine. If I

[Elecraft] Re: DSP and CW

2005-08-09 Thread Ian J Maude
Thanks to Tom N0SS and Lyle KK7P for pointing out the blindingly obvious mistake on my part! I have obviously changed the settings but I can't remember it at all! I must have done it though ;-) I had the centre set outside the tone and so I could hear nothing. Actually it could be seen quite

Re: [Elecraft] SSB Microphone Question

2005-08-14 Thread Ian J Maude
On Sun, 2005-08-14 at 14:52 -0400, Jeff Hetherington VA3JFF wrote: I am running the K2 with a Heil HC4/HC5 element in a dual element Heil HM10 mic. I was thinking of trying a preamp while I had the rig on the bench, but am I moving in the right direction or is there something else I should

[Elecraft] Latest firmware

2008-03-18 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, I just downloaded and installed MCU 2.77 and DSP1 1.58. It seems to work fine but the meters seem to be responding differently. The ALC meter seems fine but the compression one now seems a little lazy and the rig seems to want more drive from the mic. Is it just me? Ian -- Ian J

[Elecraft] K3 Configuration

2008-03-22 Thread Ian J Maude
is down at 20, much lower than I have seen in other reports. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Configuration

2008-03-22 Thread Ian J Maude
Ian J Maude wrote: Hi all, Can I redo the K3 config on 5W with the PA physically in place or do I need to remove it? I am no at all happy with the output power so I want to go through the config again. Like others, I find that on SSB, the output does not peak at all well. TX ALC

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Configuration

2008-03-22 Thread Ian J Maude
run through it again, I am happy enough with the output of the K3. At 50W on tune I can get 400W from my Ranger 811 (about what I would expect). On SSB however, it is only about half that, regardless of mic. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility Version 1.1.4.1 available (round 3)

2008-04-02 Thread Ian J Maude
Dick Dievendorff wrote: A new Crystal Filter Configuration dialog, which is accessed from the Configuration tab page. (This feature is currently available only in the Windows version of the K3 Utility). Got to love that! Makes filter selection much easier, thanks! 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude

[Elecraft] K3: FM filter

2008-04-03 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, Can someone tell me what the bandwidth of the FM filter is? I have fitted it but I cannot see any information regarding bandwidth. Thanks Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3: FM filter

2008-04-03 Thread Ian J Maude
Lyle Johnson wrote: Can someone tell me what the bandwidth of the FM filter is? 13 kHz 73, Lyle KK7P Thanks Lyle 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] Microphones for K3?

2008-04-15 Thread Ian J Maude
the broadcast element and for DX the HC5 without having to make any changes to the gains etc. IMHO the K3 and the GM5 are a marriage made in heaven :-) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455

Re: [Elecraft] K3- TX off frequency

2008-04-17 Thread Ian J Maude
Use RWM on 9996kHz and you will be spot on. I am. Ian Ian J Maude, G0VGS Sysop GB7MBC DX Cluster K2 #4044 | K3 #455 Sent from my iPod On 17 Apr 2008, at 08:19, David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hmmm - I've done the cal quite a few times too - I still get reports I'm off

Re: [Elecraft] 60 M transmit problem on K3

2008-04-28 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi John You need the software utility to open up the K3. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] to get it. 73 Ian Ian J Maude, G0VGS Sysop GB7MBC DX Cluster K2 #4044 | K3 #455 Sent from my iPod On 28 Apr 2008, at 11:49, john petters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Folks, Very pleased with my new K3

[Elecraft] Re: K3 Bias voltage

2008-05-01 Thread Ian J Maude
which would only normally happen for desk mics (?) I do not see a problem. The vast majority of desk mics will have a blocking capacitor on the mic audio line. Do I have it correct? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FIRMWARE UPDATE: MCU 1.87, DSP 1.69 (Finally!)

2008-05-04 Thread Ian J Maude
://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

[Elecraft] K3 Transverting

2008-05-04 Thread Ian J Maude
can but not how to do it. Any ideas please as the transverter works really well otherwise and I get good audio reports through the repeater. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] K3 build

2008-05-04 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, Having built 3 K3's now just a little thought. It would be much easier to put the serial number sticker on *before* you fit the SO239 connectors. A small thing I know but hopefully useful. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455

[Elecraft] K3: SSB output power

2008-05-04 Thread Ian J Maude
it is on front panel high with a mic gain of 10 and compression of 15. That kicks up the ALC just fine. The K3 is #455 with the stock 2.7kHz filter with FRQ set to -0.91 as per the label on the filter and no gain. Ideas please?? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2

Re: [Elecraft] Hanging on to your K3

2008-05-05 Thread Ian J Maude
Stewart Rolfe wrote: As the world gets ever more populated by the K3 there must come a time when we see a message here reporting K3 s/n *** has been stolen - fingers crossed it won't be K3 145. Remember that the rig's serial number is embedded in the Firmware Stewart. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude

Re: [Elecraft] Bass in audio is good

2008-05-05 Thread Ian J Maude
fun. Good idea, give them 5kHz :-) Sorry, I could not resist! 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

[Elecraft] SSB output with new firmware

2008-05-05 Thread Ian J Maude
on voice peaks. I would like a little more but it is close enough and *way* better than the 50% I was getting previously. A really big thankyou to Wayne, Lyle and everybody else for such a fast turnaround on a Sunday!! Many thanks Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB

Re: [Elecraft] no issues with output power on ssb!

2008-05-09 Thread Ian J Maude
working great as it. I am anxiously waiting a version of firmware that doesn't have any bugs left in it and I will then upgrade. My word Fern, you are going to be waiting for some time :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - KIO2 stop bit oddity

2008-05-14 Thread Ian J Maude
://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] Very Dissatisfied With Elecraft Support

2008-05-15 Thread Ian J Maude
J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] ESD mat

2008-05-22 Thread Ian J Maude
protection but is not the ideal solution. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [Elecraft] GM5 driving the K3 poorly

2008-05-22 Thread Ian J Maude
://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FM Operation ???

2008-05-25 Thread Ian J Maude
and I always missed this in the K2. The 'other modes' are not simply just thrown in, they have been planned and executed beautifully. If you only want cw, try a K1 or a KX1. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455

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

2008-05-29 Thread Ian J Maude
the two and this started to frustrate me so much that I have stopped using the memories. I had set up to use band switching this way and for channel hopping on 60m but I kept overwriting them. Please can we have a more robust way of protecting the memories? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp

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

2008-05-30 Thread Ian J Maude
asked for functionality or reported issues, the K3 would not be where it is today. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] UI rant dramatized

2008-06-02 Thread Ian J Maude
with a radio was seen using it as a club, bashing another grey-haired man. The second man was forced to drop the other radio device he was carrying as he ... Ah, human beings.. 73 Sorry but I have no idea what that was about? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member

Re: [Elecraft] K3: no output on line out?

2008-06-15 Thread Ian J Maude
set, it should be putting something out? Once you go into data mode, the mic gain becomes a line gain and is totally separate. I still do not believe this is made clear enough in the manual. Of course, it could just be me :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Transverter Control Cable

2008-06-24 Thread Ian J Maude
ON 7 9 PTT 10 I hope that makes sense :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Transverter Control Cable

2008-06-24 Thread Ian J Maude
moved the shack around and need to make up another power cable. If this is the case, can we have a heads up from Elecraft please? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] K3 filters

2007-11-30 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, I am going to add a narrow filter to my K3 order for data modes mainly but also CW I guess :-) Which narrow filter do you think I should choose? I am only using the stock 2.7kHz filter otherwise. Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3

Re: [Elecraft] LOW RESALE VALUE OF LOW SERIAL NUMBERS

2007-12-01 Thread Ian J Maude
You know, if I ever bought anything based on its resale value, I would never buy anything!! Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] Documentation corrections

2007-12-10 Thread Ian J Maude
Who should I address K3 documentation typo's etc to please? Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

Re: [Elecraft] Documentation corrections

2007-12-10 Thread Ian J Maude
Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote: The Apostrophe Protection Society 23 Vauxhall Road, Boston, Lincs. PE21 0JB United Kingdom Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: Ian J Maude [EMAIL PROTECTED] Who should I address K3 documentation typo's etc to please? You missed one Mr Clever

[Elecraft] K3 S-meter

2007-12-13 Thread Ian J Maude
? Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S-meter

2007-12-13 Thread Ian J Maude
Ian J Maude wrote: Hi all, I have been having great fun building a K3 for a friend and have a query on the S-meter. I have checked it with my XG1 and it appears to have s9 for 50uV etc. It seems *very* reluctant to go over s9 though. I am considering setting it for s9 without the preamp

[Elecraft] K3 key beeps

2007-12-21 Thread Ian J Maude
-- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http

[Elecraft] K3 - A thought on firmware requests

2007-12-22 Thread Ian J Maude
that could be combined or maybe something requested could be done another way to merge requests? I know you will have your own list but it could prove useful. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3

Re: [Elecraft] Roofing Filters

2007-12-25 Thread Ian J Maude
to 4 additional filters as well as the one that comes with it. Merry Christmas Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] Which Heil Prosets should we carry?

2007-12-28 Thread Ian J Maude
. Of course thia all suits my voice. However the Goldline/K3 combination seems to be one of those sweet combinations in life. Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] rise/fall time: blind-sided

2007-12-30 Thread Ian J Maude
be getting confused with the changes to the AGC attack times? This was made adjustable a short while ago after discussion on the list. Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] Potential issue with back ordered items in EU

2008-01-15 Thread Ian J Maude
bag and be dropped through your door by the nice postman. My guess is that you will not pay any tax at all on the filter when it arrives. Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] TRANSLATION: K3 Subreceiver Status Update (KRX3 option)

2008-01-18 Thread Ian J Maude
place in the queue ;-) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub

Re: [Elecraft] OK, Children - Listen Up!

2008-01-21 Thread Ian J Maude
web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

[Elecraft] Transverting

2008-01-27 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, I have the XV144 on my K2 and I wondered how it connects to the K3? Obviously it uses the transverter interface but on the K2 it uses the serial interface. How does that work on the K3 with the XV3 interface? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP

Re: [Elecraft] Transverting

2008-01-28 Thread Ian J Maude
more pedantic :-) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Update

2008-01-30 Thread Ian J Maude
send anything if you speak or key. Catching the tune button actually puts out power. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB Strange behaviour

2008-02-07 Thread Ian J Maude
Tom wrote: Hi all on the List. Yesterday i tried SSB the first time with a friend of mine, because usually i am operating Data and CW. On Tune, CW and DATA (FSK) i have full output on all bands. When i switch to SSB i only have output on 40 and 20 meters. Max current drain is 2 Amp. on the

[Elecraft] Microphone compatibility

2008-02-13 Thread Ian J Maude
, wire it for Kenwood and it will work. Does it need a voltage? Look at the diagrams as I mentioned before. Good grief! Elecraft are building the rigs for us now and we are still moaning! ;) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3

[Elecraft] Re: electronic product standards

2008-02-13 Thread Ian J Maude
be fantastic if all we can find to complain about is the mic wiring :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

[Elecraft] My Lisagram arrived!

2008-02-16 Thread Ian J Maude
Waiting for me in my inbox this morning, ordered 11/6 with deposit. Woohoo! 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] My Lisagram arrived!

2008-02-16 Thread Ian J Maude
getting excited about you jumping over them. Hi. I know--we doing everything backwards here in the colonies! Dave W7AQK Oops! Yes June 11! Two countries separated by one language :-) Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Equalization Memories - Missing?

2008-02-17 Thread Ian J Maude
and this feature already exists - great. If it doesn't, it would be nice to have it. Les WB6MND Bay Area, California -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 The eagle has landed

2008-02-21 Thread Ian J Maude
#455 just arrived in Morecambe, Lancashire! Thanks guys. Guess what I am doing today :-) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Latest K3 Review on EHAM

2008-02-24 Thread Ian J Maude
care to share his views on this list? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

Re: [SPAM] RE: [Elecraft] K3: secret hardware changes?

2008-02-28 Thread Ian J Maude
on instructions from the Royal Family. Good grief, Elecraft are running a business, not a charity. They do not have to explain a thing until they wish to. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 Datamodes

2008-03-02 Thread Ian J Maude
when setting up for TX? I have the K3 operating through a second soundcard to minimise the chances of Windows sounds being transmitted etc. The receive seems fine. Any hints would be appreciated. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Datamodes

2008-03-02 Thread Ian J Maude
G4ILO wrote: Ian J Maude wrote: Hi all, I am pretty much a datamodes virgin here but I want to get more into it. Am I right in saying that I can use RTTY and PSK31 by simply selecting DATA A as my mode? I do not need the inbuilt decode function as HRD will handle all of that. What else

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Operating Tip: Setting up for PSK and other digital modes

2008-03-03 Thread Ian J Maude
and data modes. I never thought to turn it up! For those of you who have not seen this, in data mode, the mic gain (if data is set to line) is completely separate to the ssb mic gain, it now works as a line volume. I am not sure this is clear enough in the manual. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS

Re: [Elecraft] Shack PC?

2008-03-07 Thread Ian J Maude
Would anyone believe I have a 1st class degree in Maths ? Simon Brown, HB9DRV Our main weapon is surprise. Surprise and fear Our main weapons are etc :-) Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition! 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044

Re: [Elecraft] Re: New K3 Firmware: SSB TX improvements, several new features

2008-03-07 Thread Ian J Maude
wayne burdick wrote: Left out the full release notes! See below. Nice stuff Wayne. Can I ask when we will see FM? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 AGC

2008-03-08 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all, I feel the AGC could be better on the K3. I notice as band conditions change and a station comes up (especially at or over s9+20) I have to dash for the volume control. Has anyone else noticed this? I have mine set on slow but I feel it could be better. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC

2008-03-08 Thread Ian J Maude
? Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http

Re: [Elecraft] k3; Firmware and Config Utility?

2008-03-09 Thread Ian J Maude
settings? I would dearly like to have this feature. My wife Linda is also licensed and it would be great if we could save the two different EQ setups. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455

Re: [Elecraft] k3; Firmware and Config Utility?

2008-03-12 Thread Ian J Maude
of room so that is fine by me. Next thing people will be asking for biometric scanners so that each user can log into the radio to load their settings. Now there's an idea what about it guys? ;-) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Help

2007-06-20 Thread Ian J Maude
where you were Frank :-) Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change

Re: [Elecraft] Good Public Relations (WAS: OT - Lighthouses and Amateurradio)

2007-06-23 Thread Ian J Maude
sure you will see plenty more about it. In the meantime, if you have any questions, ask away. Welcome to the list. 72/73 Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] Change from KAT100 in EC2 to the mini-unit

2007-07-13 Thread Ian J Maude
who built the KAT100 into an EC2 case right at the start to change back. I would like to know the answer to this one as well :-) Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Change from KAT100 in EC2 to the mini-unit

2007-07-13 Thread Ian J Maude
in. I have found no information on this. Forgive me if it is available. Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] VCO test

2007-07-14 Thread Ian J Maude
shows 0Khz steady. Have re checked and heated all connections, replaced Q17 (just in case) but reading does not change. Any pointers? Thanks M0RGB Gary -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Feature Request

2007-07-17 Thread Ian J Maude
J. Edward (Ed) Muns wrote: Be a really nice touch in the K3 if I can choose whether or not headphone insertion mutes the internal (or external) speaker. OOH, yes please, this would be great :-) Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3

Re: [Elecraft] Simple K2 Question

2007-07-17 Thread Ian J Maude
as you Michael but I would not dream of fitting leads without inline fuses. Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

[Elecraft] Thought this might be of interest

2007-07-17 Thread Ian J Maude
://www.southgatearc.org/news/ may2006/emc_directive.htm http://www.southgatearc.org/news/may2006/emc_directive.htm Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Suggested PSU (available in UK) for K3?

2007-07-25 Thread Ian J Maude
this for my K3. It seems electrically quiet, definitely audibly quiet and an all round good piece of kit. Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member of RSGB, ARRL, GQRP K2 #4044 | K3 #? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 Internal Voice Keyer

2007-07-30 Thread Ian J Maude
with a user variable spacing 3. (This is important to me and I have not seen it anywhere as yet) The ability to simply key the PTT to stop the playback and override the recorder without having to press stop! Is this going to be possible? Ian -- Ian J Maude G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member

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