[Elecraft] K3: IF output buffer gain modification

2009-09-21 Thread James Sarte
I've just gone through the last 800 or so recent reflector messages (I haven't downloaded my email in a few days), and not a single one was devoted to this hardware modification. I have a couple of questions: 1. What is this mod for? I'm assuming it's for the Elecraft panadaptor, but why

[Elecraft] K3 potentiometer dead spots?

2009-10-26 Thread James Sarte
My 4 knobs (filter shift, width, mic, and pwr) have developed what seems like dead spots where turning them doesn't affect a change. If I turn the knobs slowly, sometimes the reading on the panel won't adjust. I've noticed on a friends K3 that has a much newer serial number that those 4 knobs no

[Elecraft] K3: Shift/Width encoder pulse noise?

2009-12-05 Thread James Sarte
Greetings reflector fans, I noticed something odd tonight with my K3; something I've never noticed before. I decided to do some SWL'ing around 40m and test out the relatively new Sync-AM feature. All works well but whenever I turn the filter shift or width knobs now, I get a fairly loud encoder

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Shift/Width encoder pulse noise?

2009-12-07 Thread James Sarte
forget about it? Obviously my question doesn't seem to be as important as others. 73 de James K2QI On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 11:18 PM, James Sarte k2qi@gmail.com wrote: Greetings reflector fans, I noticed something odd tonight with my K3; something I've never noticed before. I decided to do

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Shift/Width encoder pulse noise?

2009-12-07 Thread James Sarte
in the clear. 73 de James K2QI -Original Message- From: Joe Planisky [mailto:jp...@jeffnet.org] Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 8:26 PM To: James Sarte Cc: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Shift/Width encoder pulse noise? Hi James, As far as the noise when you turn shift/width, yes

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Questions posted

2009-12-07 Thread James Sarte
Are you writing this in response to my encoder noise question? If so, what exactly was the point of this message? Too bad about not being able to handle a little sarcasm as well... Cheers, James K2QI -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Apologies to the Elecraft group

2009-12-08 Thread James Sarte
Dear OM's, I sent an email response to someone (in frustration) yesterday that inadvertently went to the reflector. It should not have been sent. Regardless, I apologize if I have upset anyone over it. 73 and Happy Holidays to all, James K2QI -- 73 de James K2QI

[Elecraft] OT: DZKIT Sienna?

2009-12-08 Thread James Sarte
Hello Elecrafters, I recently stumbled upon an advertisement for the DZKIT Sienna, a full-featured transceiver kit. Looks pretty interesting, and would appear to at least be direct competitor to the Elecraft K3. Has anyone here had the opportunity to play with one, or even compare one against a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware Rev. 3.66: AF output protection

2009-12-08 Thread James Sarte
That's a great feature; can't wait to try this out at home. I've been deafened more than once by accidentally turning off the AGC! Thanks Wayne and crew. James K2QI On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 2:09 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.66 (with DSP rev. 2.48)

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Outlet Strips

2009-12-08 Thread James Sarte
I bought a long power strip from Home Depot; it's black and yellow and the spacing between outlets was wide enough to allow a multitude of wall warts to be attached. I cannot remember the brand, but I do remember the price; about 50 dollars. It wasn't cheap, at least compared to most power

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Hardware Differences K3

2009-12-16 Thread James Sarte
I'm wondering the same thing myself as I've held off on the upgrade. I couldn't really come up with any outstanding reasons to improve something I didn't believe needed improving. Anyway, I'm open to reasons. If someone can give me a good one, perhaps I'll swap the boards out. 73, James K2QI

Re: [Elecraft] Noisy K-3 Receiver

2009-12-16 Thread James Sarte
Ditto here as well, and that's comparing my K3 #2730 to a stock FT-1000. Wow, I thought it was just me. I never gave it much of a second thought, and just attributed the difference in noise floor/signal peaks to a more sensitive receiver. I've worked long pileups from 4U1UN and the FT-1000, and

Re: [Elecraft] Low audio from SUB

2009-12-16 Thread James Sarte
Paul, does the volume level between main and sub receivers differ if both are set to use one antenna? In other words, do you have different antenna inputs selected for each receiver? 73 de James K2QI -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Noisy K-3 Receiver

2009-12-16 Thread James Sarte
Hi Mike, I've fiddled with all of the AGC, PRE, ATT, RF, and DSP options on my K3, and still experience a relatively high noise floor - at least compared to an FT-1000 side by side. I never gave it much thought until these subject came up on the reflector. Cheers, James K2QI -Original

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Hardware Differences K3

2009-12-16 Thread James Sarte
Jim, Replacing the DSP board isn't that difficult; remove the front panel, and you'll see the DSP board attached to the rear of the FP via a couple of stand-offs and some screws. If you take your time, it could be done in under 30 minutes. If you ordered your K3 assembled or have never taken

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 Rev C +AF filter

2009-12-17 Thread James Sarte
That's a good question, and something I'd like to know as well. I'm assuming that in order to keep both receivers identical in performance, both DSP boards will have to be swapped out. I'm also assuming that the replacement cost will be doubled. Please correct me if I'm mistaken. Cheers, James

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 Rev C +AF filter

2009-12-17 Thread James Sarte
Hi Bill, I'm sure I'm not grasping this concept well, but what about the sub receiver then? 73 James -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill W4ZV Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 10:24 AM To:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 receiver noise questionable test results

2009-12-19 Thread James Sarte
Greetings Al et all, In my case, I experience a significant amount of high-frequency white noise. I'm not sure if that's the best way to describe it. Think of the high-pitched whine you'd hear if you're travelling inside an airplane. Adjusting AGC, gain, and even RX EQ settings don't have much

Re: [Elecraft] kit building or buy ready for use

2009-12-21 Thread James Sarte
I built my K3. I enjoyed the process tremendously. While it's not a true kit per se, assembling it one's self does have some benefits. Apart from saving a few bucks - especially if you already have the tools as I did - you get to see how well the rig was designed. It also instills some

Re: [Elecraft] K3 needs survey -- firmware and application software

2009-12-25 Thread James Sarte
I don't know if anyone has requested it yet, but how about a pulse tuning function for those of us who use tube amps? 73 and Merry Christmas to all! James K2QI On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 1:02 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Hi all, As you probably know, we keep a list of firmware

[Elecraft] K3: Line Out level

2009-12-26 Thread James Sarte
Greetings to the group! Quick question: I normally keep the line out set to 5 or 10; I haven't seen the need until now to increase it. I recently discovered a recording utility built in to HRD, and leaving the line out level at 5 or 10 usually results in a low-volume recording. I've fiddled

Re: [Elecraft] Propagation

2009-12-26 Thread James Sarte
No wasteland here either... 40 was good to me today. No complaints from the peanut gallery. 73 de James K2QI -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Barry N1EU Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 9:06 AM To:

[Elecraft] KBPF3 usefulness or effectiveness?

2009-12-27 Thread James Sarte
Hello Elecrafters, When I assembled my K3 I installed the KBPF3 module in the sub receiver figuring that I'd use the sub for SWL. However, I was thinking about moving it back to the main receiver in order to take full advantage of the synchronous AM detection feature. What I noticed though was

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3 usefulness or effectiveness?

2009-12-28 Thread James Sarte
: Sunday, December 27, 2009 11:08 PM To: James Sarte Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3 usefulness or effectiveness? I do know that it makes a big difference on the broadcast band. Tune in a station under 1000 kHz. It will be much louder on the antenna in jack on the KXV3 than on the main antenna jack

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3 usefulness or effectiveness?

2009-12-28 Thread James Sarte
Hi Guy et al, I was more or less curious about how it worked. I do hear a relay clicking somewhere around 7400 kHz, but I do not recall seeing or hearing an appreciable change in s-meter readings or AF levels. I'm sure it works fine in the lower broadcast bands though. James K2QI On Mon, Dec

Re: [Elecraft] K3: LPF, bass audio, new DSP board: Stirring the pot?

2009-12-29 Thread James Sarte
Jim, This is the problem I've experienced, and why I think my receiver is noisy. I can hear a high frequency whine or tone that only gets worse if I adjust the receive EQ to enhance voice intelligibility. This can make working weak signals fatiguing. I should probably just cough up the money

Re: [Elecraft] K3: LPF, bass audio, new DSP board: Stirring the pot?

2009-12-29 Thread James Sarte
Well, I ended up ordering the DSP upgrade board today, plus a few other items. Everything came to a little under 200 dollars including shipping. Here's what I ordered: BNC-MM $6.95 1 Male-Male BNC K3DSPUPGD $89.95 1 K3 DSP Upgr. Swap K3IOBUFFKT $5.00 1 K3 I/O

Re: [Elecraft] Tube Amplifiers

2009-12-31 Thread James Sarte
I think adding the option in firmware would benefit those who don't own paddles or aren't CW ops. 73 de James K2QI -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Hector Padron Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 9:16 AM To:

Re: [Elecraft] Tube Amplifiers

2009-12-31 Thread James Sarte
PM To: James Sarte Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Tube Amplifiers This would be an option to have the TUNE hold function send interrupted 40 wpm dots instead of a solid tone? I'd use it all the time. Personally I don't normally need TUNE except to tune an amp behind the K3

[Elecraft] XG2 signal generator

2010-01-04 Thread James Sarte
Hello group, Just wanted to let you know that I assembled my first real Elecraft kit today, and that was the XG2 signal generator. It took me about 2 hours to assemble the kit. I took my time, and read the assembly errata before beginning. I'm rather pleased with myself as this was the first

Re: [Elecraft] XG2 signal generator

2010-01-04 Thread James Sarte
I'd have to agree... I'm thinking a K2 would be a nice summer-time project. Or perhaps *gasp* one of those fandangled DZKit Sienna's. ;-) Only thing I worry about is winding toroids. 73 de James K2QI -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] XG2 signal generator

2010-01-04 Thread James Sarte
: Monday, January 04, 2010 9:12 PM To: 'Elecraft'; James Sarte Subject: Re: [Elecraft] XG2 signal generator --- On Mon, 1/4/10, James Sarte k2qi@gmail.com wrote: I'd have to agree... I'm thinking a K2 would be a nice summer-time project. Or perhaps *gasp* one of those fandangled DZKit

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Thinking return to K3.

2010-01-06 Thread James Sarte
Just playing Devil's Advocate here, but don't forget about Yaesu's new FT-5000 as well. That's something in my opinion worth investigating once it hits dealer shelves. Vy 73 de James K2QI __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3 output buffer modification

2010-01-06 Thread James Sarte
Hello group, Just finished installing the K3 output buffer modification this afternoon. I used the SMD resistor, and not the leaded part. Anyway, the most difficult aspect was soldering the replacement back on and ensuring it didn't move. I think I was successful. I may have chipped a tiny

Re: [Elecraft] K3 output buffer modification

2010-01-06 Thread James Sarte
Hi Alan, Unfortunately, I do not have a second receiver. Is there a way I can test output voltages with my meter - anything at all to just confirm that the resistor is indeed working? Anyway, the rig passed the smoke test upon turning on so that's a good start right there. James K2QI On Wed,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 output buffer modification

2010-01-06 Thread James Sarte
...@elecraft.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 4:44 PM To: James Sarte Cc: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 output buffer modification Unfortunately you won't be able to measure an RF signal at the IF output connector with a meter or oscilloscope unless you have a REALLY strong signal at the K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 output buffer modification

2010-01-06 Thread James Sarte
tonight. Cheers! James K2QI -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 6:37 PM To: James Sarte Cc: 'Elecraft' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 output buffer modification James, What do you propose to measure a 50 uV signal with? If you

Re: [Elecraft] K3 IF output

2010-01-06 Thread James Sarte
Hi Dave, I'll see what I can do to borrow another receiver. Otherwise, your Softrock suggestion seems perfect. As for the chipped resistor; I seem to have taken a very small bit off the surface at one corner. It's the black material with the value etched on top of it. I guess the edge

Re: [Elecraft] K3 IF output

2010-01-07 Thread James Sarte
Thanks for the Chipquick suggestion; will get some of that post-haste. As for the resistor, I took a look at it again. Doesn't look as bad as I thought, and after testing it again with my vom, the reading is actually 13.04k, not 13.4 as I had originally written. That's less than .05% variance

Re: [Elecraft] K3 output buffer modification

2010-01-07 Thread James Sarte
: Thursday, January 07, 2010 11:17 AM To: 'James Sarte'; d...@w3fpr.com Cc: 'Elecraft' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 output buffer modification Did something change or am I misunderstanding Jim's post here. I thought that the IF Output Buffer Mod would not be necessary with the P3. If one does

[Elecraft] OT: Softrock for K3 IF

2010-01-07 Thread James Sarte
Where are you finding the Softrock kits containing a 32764 KHz crystal for the K3's IF? I've gone to KB9YIG's website, and haven't seen anything about ordering customized kits?? Tnx es 73, James K2QI __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Softrock for K3 IF

2010-01-07 Thread James Sarte
- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 7:51 PM To: James Sarte Cc: 'Elecraft' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Softrock for K3 IF James, Dunno. I got my crystal from Tony (KB9YIG), but I recall he said mine was one of the last of the 8.215 MHz SoftRock Lite

[Elecraft] FS: Buddipole Deluxe

2010-01-07 Thread James Sarte
Buddipole Deluxe in Like New condition. I've never officially used it. I set it up once on my balcony just to find that the building was too close for it to be tuned properly. I put it back in its bag, and it has sat there for the last year. Includes all parts and items normally included with the

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Softrock for K3 IF

2010-01-07 Thread James Sarte
Understood Don. I'll pick up a buffer amp to go with the SoftRock. Thanks for the info. Vy 73 de James K2QI -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 9:04 PM To: James Sarte Cc: 'Elecraft' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Softrock

Re: [Elecraft] K3 New DSP Replacing

2010-01-09 Thread James Sarte
How can we ensure the LPF is there once we receive our rev D boards? That little LPF is the only reason why I upgraded, and I'll be knackered if I get a DSP board that doesn't have one. Cheers! James K2QI -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Using SDR-IQ with K3?

2010-01-09 Thread James Sarte
Hi Mike, You will need the KXV3 or KXV3A board; either one of those will have the IF output jack. 73 de James K2QI -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Tatum Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 8:42 AM To:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 New DSP Replacing

2010-01-09 Thread James Sarte
Thanks Lyle! James K2QI -Original Message- From: Lyle Johnson [mailto:k...@wavecable.com] Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 10:42 AM To: James Sarte Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 New DSP Replacing How can we ensure the LPF is there once we receive our rev D

Re: [Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

2010-01-09 Thread James Sarte
I use my K3 at least once a week... perhaps a few hours here or there. I have two kids and work full time, so getting the air time is a nice treat. I wouldn't mind having a bigger box with bigger knobs and a nice LCD to boot, but my desk/shack won't permit it. See my shack picture on QRZ if

Re: [Elecraft] FS: Buddipole Deluxe (SOLD pending payment)

2010-01-10 Thread James Sarte
The Buddipole has been sold pending payment. Thanks to all who expressed interest. 73 de James K2QI _ From: James Sarte [mailto:k2qi@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 9:01 PM To: 'Elecraft' Subject: FS: Buddipole Deluxe Buddipole Deluxe in Like New condition

Re: [Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

2010-01-10 Thread James Sarte
I for one personally wouldn't mind... ...er, a free hat that is. James K2QI -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Randy Downs Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 7:21 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 K3DSPUPG note

2010-01-11 Thread James Sarte
Can you guys expound on this a bit more? I've ordered but yet to receive my DSP upgrade board. What is meant by RX EQ bands 1 and 2 no longer function with the new board? Curious in NY... James K2QI -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K3 sub-receiver usefulness?

2009-02-09 Thread James Sarte
Hello group, Someone mentioned in one of the reflector emails that the new firmware under development will allow independent band switching/monitoring between VFO's without a sub receiver. Am I correct in my understanding then that without a sub receiver, this firmware will allow tuning and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 sub-receiver usefulness?

2009-02-10 Thread James Sarte
on FM, you don't need two 13 KHz filters. All transmitting is done through the filters on the main board. If you want to operate SSB on crowded bands consider a 1.8 or 2.1 KHz filter. GL 73, /Rick N6XI On 2/9/09, James Sarte kc2...@gmail.com wrote: Hello group

[Elecraft] K3 configuration finalization plus diversity receive antenna question

2009-02-11 Thread James Sarte
Dear group, I'm just about ready to place my order for a K3 (hopefully by tomorrow.yay!) After some good discussions with list members, I think I've finally narrowed down my option choices: * K3/100 kit * KAT3 ATU * KBPF3 gen. cov. Module (1 unit, will be placed on

[Elecraft] Calibration of KXV3 module

2009-02-11 Thread James Sarte
Dear group, Page 50 of the user manual states that a 50 ohm resistor should be attached to the XVTR OUT jack for calibration. If I don't have a resistor, can I use a 50 ohm BNC stubby HT antenna instead since output is only 1 mW? 73, James KC2UEE

Re: [Elecraft] Calibration of KXV3 module

2009-02-11 Thread James Sarte
[mailto:s...@sjprior.fsnet.co.uk] Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 5:05 PM To: James Sarte Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Calibration of KXV3 module James, It will only (possibly) be 50 ohms at the frequency for which the stubby antenna is designed, which will almost certainly not be the frequency coming

[Elecraft] WTB: 6KHz AM Filter

2009-02-11 Thread James Sarte
Dear group, Hopefully a wanted-to-buy ad is permitted on the reflector, but I'm wondering if someone has a 6 KHz AM filter they're willing to sell? Elecraft is back-ordered until 20 March, and I would like to assemble my kit all at one time. I will be placing the AM filter on the main RF

Re: [Elecraft] Calibration of KXV3 module

2009-02-11 Thread James Sarte
on the interaction with you body when you hold the HT. You need a 50 ohm resistive termination. 73, Eric _..._ -Original Message- From: Mark Bayern plcm...@gmail.com Date: Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009 1:49 pm Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Calibration of KXV3 module To: James Sarte kc2...@gmail.com CC: elecraft

[Elecraft] Thank you Elecraft reflector group!!!

2009-02-11 Thread James Sarte
Dear all, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone on the reflector list that has taken the time to answer my questions. It's this level of support and interaction that I really appreciate and enjoy. This reflector group played a huge role in helping me decide what my next rig should be,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 configuration finalization plus diversity receive antenna question

2009-02-11 Thread James Sarte
: Bruce McLaughlin [mailto:bmcla...@bex.net] Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 8:27 PM To: 'James Sarte' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 configuration finalization plus diversity receive antenna question That sounds like a well-rounded package, although, I'm a bit confused by your plan to use the FM

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft 70cm transverter, K3 and repeater access tones?

2009-02-14 Thread James Sarte
Hi David, Thanks for the information. I didn't realize that the XV432 didn't cover the whole 70cm band. This is good to know, as I intended to use the transverter to communicate with local 440 machines. I suppose it would be better for me then to go with the XV144, or just buy a 2m/440 base

[Elecraft] K3 external ALC to phono

2009-02-14 Thread James Sarte
Dear group, If I wanted to make an external ALC cable for use with a linear, do I just need to solder pin 15 to phono center, and pin 12 to the screen beneath the phono cable's sheath for common? 73, James KC2UEE __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Just finished building my K3

2009-02-21 Thread James Sarte
Dear group, Just finished building my K3! It took me about 10 hours from start to finish. I ran into a few problems, but thankfully nothing major. My K3 is a 100w version with sub receiver and full complement of filters on both sub and main receivers. A transverter board and voice

[Elecraft] Speaker vibrations and other oddities

2009-02-21 Thread James Sarte
Just built my K3. first, the speaker vibrates even with the foam donut on the end of the shield. also, the sub receiver doesn't seem to have the same volume output as the main even if both RF and AF pots are set the same. Suggestions? 73, James KC2UEE

[Elecraft] K3 sub receiver settings questions

2009-02-21 Thread James Sarte
Dear group, I've been playing around with the sub receiver with a goal to SWL. The way I have my K3 set up is to have the general receive module on the sub. The main has a 13k, 6k, 2.7k, and .5k filter in FL1, Fl2, FL3, and FL4 respectively. The sub receiver has a 13k, 2.7k, and .5k in FL1,

Re: [Elecraft] Just finished building my K3

2009-02-21 Thread James Sarte
Don, My beer cans were large, but not well grounded... I have the 2.7k filter for both receivers; didn't bother with the 2.8's, and so far no complaints. I ordered matched filters for diversity and all 5 pole filters were -.73 with no deviation. (sweet) Now I just have to figure out if I

[Elecraft] Squelch and sub receiver not working?

2009-02-22 Thread James Sarte
Dear group, Not sure if I'm doing something wrong here, but I set SQ MAIN=SUB POT. As I understand it, with this setting the main receiver and sub receiver squelch is now controlled by the RF/SQL SUB pot. Squelch works fine when using the main receiver, and I can see the squelch setting on

[Elecraft] Strange behavior when tuning around with SUB receiver LINKED

2009-02-22 Thread James Sarte
Dear group, Someone please explain to me what's happening with my K3. I have both main receiver and sub receiver linked. This way, I can tune the sub receiver with the main VFO knob. However, there's something weird going on when I cross some sort of band edge. For example, if both VFO

Re: [Elecraft] Strange behavior when tuning around with SUB receiverLINKED

2009-02-22 Thread James Sarte
apart. In order to get them to match, I have to press A/B then A B to duplicate the frequency. 73, James KC2UEE -Original Message- From: Matt Zilmer [mailto:mzil...@verizon.net] Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 5:54 PM To: James Sarte Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Strange behavior when tuning around with SUBreceiver LINKED

2009-02-22 Thread James Sarte
Hi Bill, Tried your experiment, and my main VFO jumped to 5.069.029 while the sub VFO stayed at 5.999.99. This was with both receivers linked. Trying the experiment again, this time with both VFO's unlinked as you had requested, when I tune to 5.999.999 on the main, the sub also goes to

[Elecraft] EMI problem between main and sub receivers - possible cause found

2009-02-23 Thread James Sarte
Dear group, Regarding this issue I had described in a previous email, I wrote: The zipper or motorboat noise occurs when tuning around 4.9-5.5 MHz or 4900-5500 KHz. It is most noticeable when the sub receiver is turned on, the sub volume is up, and tuning steps are set to fine. The

[Elecraft] Weird EMI issue... part deux

2009-02-28 Thread James Sarte
OK gang, I don't know what to do at this point and you're my last line of defense before sending this rig back to Elecraft engineering for analysis. I'll sum it up briefly: This is rig #2730. I bought it in kit form, and assembled it myself. It has a sub receiver, 100w amp, KDVR3, KAT3

Re: [Elecraft] Weird EMI issue... part deux

2009-02-28 Thread James Sarte
-Original Message- From: Joe Subich, W4TV [mailto:li...@subich.com] Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 6:06 PM To: 'James Sarte'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Weird EMI issue... part deux I've noticed that when I'm tuning around 4.8 MHz to 5.3 MHz, I can hear EMI

Re: [Elecraft] Weird EMI issue... part deux

2009-02-28 Thread James Sarte
- From: Gregg [mailto:w6...@bellsouth.net] Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 5:55 PM To: 'James Sarte' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Weird EMI issue... part deux James: I suspect that what you are hearing is an artifact of the pulses generated by the tuning encoder. These pulses are audible on some K3s

Re: [Elecraft] Weird EMI issue... part deux

2009-02-28 Thread James Sarte
Hi Gary, Yes, I suppose you're right. I have however tried rerouting all of the cables again, and made sure all the TMP connectors were inserted fully. That unfortunately didn't make any difference. I guess I'll just have to send it back to Elecraft for their engineers to diagnose.

Re: [Elecraft] k2 noise blanker

2009-02-28 Thread James Sarte
Hi Brett, I don't have a K2, but I do have a K3. At first I too thought that my NB board wasn't working, but after tuning around a few bands, I did find some electrical hash that the NB removed right away. 73, James KC2UEE -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] k2 noise blanker

2009-02-28 Thread James Sarte
Jack, On the K3, hold down the NB button until you see the DSP menu. Rotating VFO A will change the DSP settings while rotating VFO B will change the IF settings. When I come across power line noise for example, I'll usually set the IF setting to NAR1 and adjust the DSP setting until the

Re: [Elecraft] Weird EMI issue... part deux

2009-03-01 Thread James Sarte
To: 'James Sarte'; 'Gregg' Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Weird EMI issue... part deux I had the encoder noise problem on 6M. It happened when I had upgraded the software (don't remember the version). I reloaded the software and the problem went away. It has been fine since. N2TK

Re: [Elecraft] Weird EMI issue... part deux

2009-03-01 Thread James Sarte
... or why does it differ from rig to rig?? 73, James KC2UEE -Original Message- From: N2TK [mailto:tony@verizon.net] Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 1:43 PM To: 'James Sarte' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Weird EMI issue... part deux Just checked. No added noise when tuning around 5MHZ. 73

Re: [Elecraft] Weird EMI issue... part deux

2009-03-01 Thread James Sarte
Hi Tony, Thanks for taking the time to do that test for me. I do hear the noise with an antenna connected, but the antenna is not tuned for 5MHz so the noise floor is pretty low. I do not hear this noise through the sub receiver if I use the AUX BNC connector, but I will hear it through the sub

Re: [Elecraft] hot glue K2 toroids?

2009-03-02 Thread James Sarte
Dear Dale, Forgive me if I've missed previous email messages, but I still see no point in securing the toroids with anything else other than solder??? Why can't one just solder them in properly? Do you really need to secure them any other way? A good solder WILL NOT BREAK unless you rip it out

[Elecraft] K3 birdies - question?

2009-03-03 Thread James Sarte
Dear group, At first I thought I did not have any noticeable birdies, but now it seems that I have developed a few. It's probably from moving cables and such around inside the rig. When I tune quickly through a band, I can hear solid tones that change in pitch as I move up or down in

Re: [Elecraft] K3 birdies - question?

2009-03-04 Thread James Sarte
being picked up by the antenna from some source outside the radio. Do you her them on another receiver connected to the same antenna? Grant/NQ5T On Mar 3, 2009, at 11:22 PM, James Sarte wrote: Dear group, At first I thought I did not have any noticeable birdies, but now it seems

Re: [Elecraft] K3 birdies - question?

2009-03-04 Thread James Sarte
Hi Joe and gang, I found the source of my birdie... ended up being a Linksys 54g wireless router running a custom Linux kernel. The second I unplugged it from the mains, all noise dissipated on the K3. Amazing really that it was so easy to find! Special thanks to Bill W4ISH for pointing me in

[Elecraft] K3: panel fitment and alignment?

2009-03-04 Thread James Sarte
Dear group, While I have all panels securely mounted to the point that I don't have any major issues, I have noted that my top and rear panel alignment has been slightly off. This is in the sense that when securing those particular panels down, the screw holes don't align themselves with the

Re: [Elecraft] K3: panel fitment and alignment?

2009-03-04 Thread James Sarte
, and will have to get these minor things worked out as well. 73, James KC2UEE (soon to be K3JPS) -Original Message- From: Tom Hammond [mailto:n...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 10:20 PM To: James Sarte; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: panel fitment

[Elecraft] K3: Low audio on 10m FM transmit...

2009-03-06 Thread James Sarte
Dear group, Can't seem to figure out what's going on here. Have the stock Elecraft MH-2 mic. According to other stations and through monitoring on an HT, my audio sounds very low. Increasing mic gain does nothing to change it. I normally set mic gain to around 4, but even when pushing it

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Low audio on 10m FM transmit...

2009-03-06 Thread James Sarte
Woops. never mind. Had FM deviation set to 1. Bumped it up to 3, and am now getting beautiful reports. James KC2UEE _ From: James Sarte [mailto:kc2...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 4:50 PM To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: K3: Low audio on 10m FM transmit

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Low audio on 10m FM transmit...

2009-03-06 Thread James Sarte
are only 2Khz to 6Khz?!?!? Am I going bonkers here, or is my memory failing me? Is it 1-6 or 2-6? 73, James KC2UEE _ From: James Sarte [mailto:kc2...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 5:15 PM To: 'James Sarte'; 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: RE: K3: Low audio on 10m FM

[Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra

2009-03-08 Thread James Sarte
Hello fellow Elecrafters, Sorry for the OT post here guys, but I just wanted to share with you that I passed my element 4 exam today with flying colors. Hope to have my license info updated on the ULS within a few days! 73, James KC2UEE (soon to be K3JPS)

Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra

2009-03-08 Thread James Sarte
, James KC2UEE -Original Message- From: Bob Tellefsen [mailto:n...@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 2:52 PM To: James Sarte; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra Congratulations, James. It's always satisfying to reach a goal. Now what

Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra

2009-03-08 Thread James Sarte
Hi Mike, Thanks for your email. Good deal on the brownie points! I however, even as a new Extra don't impress some of my colleagues at work. One of them is the station master for 4UN1UN (I work at the UN), so I have a lot to live up too! 73, James KC2UEE -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra

2009-03-08 Thread James Sarte
Yup... that would make me a no-code Extra. I am working on learning the code though! 73, James KC2UEE -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rob May Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 4:26 PM To:

[Elecraft] Heil PR-781 and K3?

2009-03-08 Thread James Sarte
What do I need to interface this microphone to my K3? To my understanding, the K3 uses the same pin configuration as a Kenwood, so would all I need is this mic, a trigger, and a Heil Kenwood cable?? 73, James KC2UEE __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Heil PR-781 and K3?

2009-03-08 Thread James Sarte
Hi Phil, Just for clarification, would that be the CC1 XLR-K cable? 73, James KC2UEE -Original Message- From: Phil LaMarche [mailto:plama...@verizon.net] Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 4:45 PM To: 'James Sarte' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Heil PR-781 and K3? That's all you need. I use

Re: [Elecraft] Photos of K3 with various knobs for A and B VFO's

2009-03-08 Thread James Sarte
That Kenwood weighted knob from WA7U looks like an almost perfect fit. Was the shaft OD on the Kenwood's VFO similar to the K3? 73, James KC2UEE -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of T Gahagan Sent: Sunday,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 LCD LIGHT

2009-03-08 Thread James Sarte
I don't think it's possible; at least not in software. Looks like something (i.e. LCD screen backlighting or the entire LCD itself) in hardware would have to be replaced. 73, James KC2UEE -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]

Re: [Elecraft] Whaddayaknow... passed the Extra

2009-03-09 Thread James Sarte
Yes I'm only 30. I got my first ticket last November. I still have a lot to learn; CW being one of them. Thankfully, there are a lot of helpful people out there that have been more than willing to point me in the right direction. I'm truly grateful. 73, James KC2UEE _

Re: [Elecraft] Your thoughts on EMP and protecting K3/K2

2009-03-14 Thread James Sarte
I think if a nuclear weapon went off anywhere near my QTH, the K3 would probably be the last thing I'd be worried about. 73, James KC2UEE -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Hachadorian Sent: Saturday,

[Elecraft] K3: Firmware 3.03 introducing artifacts?

2009-03-19 Thread James Sarte
Hello group, I upgraded to 3.03 the other night, and immediately noticed several fast-tuning birdies in places where I'm 95% sure were not there prior to the update. Switching antenna jacks or removing the antennas all together makes no difference. These birdies are only noticeable on the

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