Re: [Elecraft] P3 with other Radios

2017-05-27 Thread Doug Ellmore
nts out lots of the computer based options. I love it (And sorry not sure how to include the post trail in my reply as i am replying from the daily summary) M?TDZ 2E?LDZ Trevor Clapp -- Doug Ellmore, Sr. d...@ellmore.net __ Elecraft mailing lis

[Elecraft] HF SuperBacker Pro 100w Amp for Sale

2017-01-22 Thread Doug Ellmore
I listed my HF SuperBacker Pro 100w Amp for sale on Ebay for your purchase protection. http://www.ebay.com/itm/322399600648?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Product originally a kit from www.hfprojects.com. Does not include any tuner. Does not include KX3 in photos. As-Is

[Elecraft] SDRplay and Win4K3

2017-01-10 Thread Doug Ellmore
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[Elecraft] K3 SWR/Tuner Utility

2016-10-12 Thread Doug Ellmore
Thanks to Barry K3NDM, I found a nice K3 utility to scan swr of a band and then do a KAT3 setup (tuner setup) so you can have instant tuned stacks on each band. http://www.na6m.com/EZ-K3/K3_EZ_V2008.zip The first time I used it to tune my Inverted L for 160m, it yielded the following results.

[Elecraft] KX3, K3, K3S CW / SSB and Audio EQ

2016-06-27 Thread Doug Ellmore
I tend to use 500 hz cw tone because it is easy to setup other apps with that. Also, one of the tricks I use for less noise is setting the RX EQ with everything to lowest setting EXCEPT 400 hz. I set 400hz +1. Try it, you might like it. For SSB the RX EQ audio is flat. I then set TX EQ audio

Re: [Elecraft] N1MM and KX3

2016-06-27 Thread Doug Ellmore
characters transferred 'tween N1MM and the KX3? -- Doug Ellmore d...@ellmore.net Computer Scientists do precision guess work based on unreliable data provided by those of questionable knowledge. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailm

Re: [Elecraft] CQ FD de NA3DX

2016-06-15 Thread Doug Ellmore
for this > announcement. > > wunder > K6WRU > Walter Underwood > CM87wj > http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > > On Jun 15, 2016, at 4:06 PM, Doug Ellmore <d...@ellmore.net> wrote: > > Community News > > The Explorers Radio Club's Amateur Radio Club

[Elecraft] CQ FD de NA3DX

2016-06-15 Thread Doug Ellmore
munication methods. Please bring family and friends and get an introduction to the hobby. The public can participate in making contacts using the special Get On The Air (GOTA) station. Doug Ellmore, Sr. President, Explorers Radio Club na..

Re: [Elecraft] K3S/P3 and fldigi (Bob Novas)

2016-05-24 Thread Doug Ellmore
tay put. So it often looks like you're tuned to a place where there's no signal, but in fact you're receiving a signal. And, that signal is displayed on the P3, but 10KHz to the right. If I turn fldigi off, this does not happen. I think I've described what I see. Anybody got any clues? Th

Re: [Elecraft] Travel Case for K3/s KX3

2016-05-17 Thread Doug Ellmore
Check out travel cases at: http://www.mcmelectronics.com/content/en-US/landing_pages/weatherproof-cases I've been using them with my KX3 and K3 and other gear. Doug NA1DX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Wanted K3

2016-04-09 Thread Doug Ellmore
I am interested in finding a used K3/100. Please contact me off list with specs and price. Must have at least 100w, one 8 pole 2.8 kHz filter, DVR, and ATU. Doug NA1DX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Re: Strong recommendation: MFJ 18xx-series

2016-03-24 Thread Doug Ellmore
I use the MFJ 1979 telescopic whip with a buddipole tripod. I have a loading coil to use for 30-80m. I use it vertical with two more MFJ1979 whips for radials. It really radiates. You can see my mobile setup on QRZ. I use an SGC remote tuner to a 102" cb whip. I work all over with it. Doug

[Elecraft] Win4K3Suite - In Depth Video

2016-03-19 Thread Doug Ellmore
If you don't use Win4K3Suite with your K3, KX3, or K3s, you might want to check out this new video on the features of the product: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htVlc9x0IoU=youtu.be Even if you have been using Win4K3Suite, you might discover some features you have not been utilizing that you

Re: [Elecraft] Dual Receive on a K3?

2016-03-09 Thread Doug Ellmore
knob to tune (distance from VFO A determined by the sound card you use - panadapter bandwidth can be up to 192KHz). You can also listen to the VFO A frequency applying different filtering and noise reduction techniques to those set up on your K3. 73 Greg VK3VT -- Doug Ellmore d...@ellmore.net Compute

[Elecraft] Dreaming of Mobile Elecraft Unit

2016-03-02 Thread Doug Ellmore
I dream of a mobile Elecraft product, that integrates components and technology of the Elecraft K3S/KX3: Compact K3 / KX3 front panel form factor with remoteunit (like ICOM 706/703) 100w 160m-2m rig Bluetooth Heil headset audio and mic enabled Handheld mic keyer buttons on the mic to use 6-8 DVR

Re: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite...set your clocks!;

2016-02-13 Thread Doug Ellmore
Tom, Great job with the new release for Win4K3 Suite 1.790! I just tested my function key macros I used in N1MM+ to control key commands. Now, no matter which Win4K3 Suite window is in control, I can use all the same Function Keys. There is a recent update of the Elecraft programming manual.

[Elecraft] SO2R recommendations

2016-01-19 Thread Doug Ellmore
Looking for recommendations for SO2R interfaces. My plan is to use my K3 and KX3. I use N1MM+ for contesting software. Modes: CW/SSB/RTTY I saw a kit (currently not available) from *k1xm.org/ SO2R/* DX Doubler from Top Ten:

[Elecraft] IF out and FunCube

2015-12-18 Thread Doug Ellmore
Jeff, Regarding funcube and IF of K3. I use a fun cube pro and NAP3 with a tap from my second receiver. I use win4k3 an LPpan IF to IQ to a Steinberg UR22 or Xonar U7 soundcars to display my main receiver. Win4k3 works great for station integration. All works fine. Doug NA1DZ

Re: [Elecraft] How to make the KX3 controlled by logging

2015-11-30 Thread Doug Ellmore
How do you control the KX3 with N1MM??? -- Doug Ellmore d...@ellmore.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net T

[Elecraft] Recording CQ WW CW and SSB

2015-10-19 Thread Doug Ellmore
The rules for CQ WW require competitors shooting for top honors to have recorded their complete contest operation: http://www.cqww.com/rules/current_rules_cqww.pdf *C. Audio Recordings: Any single operator entrant (see V.A.1) competing for a top three finish at the (a) World, (b) Continent, or

Re: [Elecraft] Unplugging the radio to protect it

2015-10-08 Thread Doug Ellmore
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Re: [Elecraft] What crystal filter do you use the most?

2015-09-29 Thread Doug Ellmore
On my K3 I have an LP-Pan connected to my IF out on the main receiver and a FunCube Pro on the subreceiver IF out. The LP-Pan is setup to a Steinberg USB UR22 sound card. Therefore, I have two panadapters, one through Win4K3 for the main receiver, the second using NAP3 v5 to the funcube pro.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Multi-two environment

2015-09-23 Thread Doug Ellmore
ow power? High power? Specifically, how'd it hold up? -- Doug Ellmore d...@ellmore.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth

[Elecraft] Cwskimmer Bandwidth and more

2015-07-24 Thread Doug Ellmore
Don, cwskimmer settings allows up to 196khz. I have seen it decode way more than 48k. With the subreciever tap you did for me, I have had separate cwskimmer sessions running on each receiver in the k3. I then am alerted of a needed station on another band. I use win4k3 for the main control and

[Elecraft] CW Skimmer Setup with K3 and KX3

2015-07-23 Thread Doug Ellmore
in the tree with 2 radials. 73, -- Doug Ellmore NA1DX d...@ellmore.net Message: 20 Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2015 07:54:28 -0700 From: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Skimmer Setup with K3 and KX3 Message-ID: 55b10024.1010...@audiosystemsgroup.com

Re: [Elecraft] CW Skimmer Setup with K3 and KX3

2015-07-22 Thread Doug Ellmore
of the configuration which includes Win4K3 suite. I plan to update it sometime soon. I also have more info off my web site at http://www.ellmore.net/na1dx -- Doug Ellmore - NA1DX d...@ellmore.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] cw as a digital mode

2015-07-20 Thread Doug Ellmore
you find it. I also think this is a good way to get ops going at CW. If they like it, they may naturally evolve into other variations of cw operating over time, with a key and decoding by ear. Thank you Elecraft for such a great radio. -- Doug Ellmore NA1DX A Know Code Extra d...@ellmore.net

Re: [Elecraft] TS-990 (Don Wilhelm)

2015-03-12 Thread Doug Ellmore
Don, Isn't that the nice thing about Amateur Radio, *different strokes for different folks. **And as our knowledge expands, we can try different things or not.* Myself, I really enjoy integrating a lot of operating software tools in my station. But, even with the DX Cluster up in the

Re: [Elecraft] Software suggestions for KX3

2015-03-09 Thread Doug Ellmore
Mark, I have both the KX3 and K3. My current software configuration is to use Win4K3 ( http://va2fsq.com/ ) as the main software. It provides a panadapter scope (interfacing a Steinberg UR22 USB Soundcard to get a full 192khz spectrum) to the KX3/K3 I/Q. I then use Ham Radio Deluxe HRDLogger

[Elecraft] Win4K3Suite for the K3 and KX3 Does It Again!

2015-02-05 Thread Doug Ellmore
like HRD Logger can read the spots. 73 and Good DX, -- Doug Ellmore NA1DX d...@ellmore.net http://www.ellmore.net/na1dx __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] IF out of 2nd Receiver in K3?

2015-01-28 Thread Doug Ellmore
Is there a way to get the IF out of the optional 2nd receiver of a K3? In addition to looking at two different bands in HF, I am thinking it would be great to be able to look at both 6m and 2m for field day with one K3. Doug NA1DX na...@arrl.net www.ellmore.net/na1dx

[Elecraft] filter settings macro for VFO B

2014-12-08 Thread Doug Ellmore
I am trying to develop a macro to set the filter and IF shift for the subreceiver in the K3 (and maybe KX3). I have for example the 2.8k filter in subreceiver b, but want to set the dsp to say less for cw when RX split or in diversity situations. I looks like the from the programmers reference

[Elecraft] New Release of Win4K3/KX3 Suite

2014-11-24 Thread Doug Ellmore
First let me say, I am not an employee of Win4K Suite, but I just want to spread the word about a product that make that investment in your K3 and KX3 even more powerful and fun. I thought I pass on the word if you have not checked out the new release of the Win4K3/KX3 Suite (http://va2fsq.com/)

[Elecraft] Win4K3Suite Feedback

2014-10-24 Thread Doug Ellmore
and WinTelnet X. 73 de NA1DX Doug Ellmore d...@ellmore.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

[Elecraft] Speakers for K3

2014-09-05 Thread Doug Ellmore
with a appropriate stereo cable, too Parts where all off of Amazon. You can make smaller speakers that take up less space, but I have the room for the larger speakers. Doug Ellmore - NA1DX d...@ellmore.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] W1AW/3 Maryland Schedule

2014-06-24 Thread Doug Ellmore
I have posted the updated schedule for the upcoming week of W1AW/3 from Maryland at: http://ellmore.net/na1dx/w1aw3 -- Doug NA1DX d...@ellmore.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Explorers Radio Club - NA3DX Field Day - Maryland

2014-06-18 Thread Doug Ellmore
, check out our web site at http://www.na3dx.org/ or feel free to contact me directly. Doug Ellmore NA1DX President, Explorers Radio Club - NA3DX - www.na3dx.org d...@ellmore.net - 301-807-2193 - www.ellmore.net/na1dx __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] VE7FMN Heatsink Works!

2014-05-21 Thread Doug Ellmore
://proaudioeng.com/?page_id=40 or email Fred at fsme...@telus.net. -- Doug Ellmore/NA1DX d...@ellmore.net www.ellmore.net/na1dx __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] Cooler KX by VE7FMN

2014-05-21 Thread Doug Ellmore
Correction to my earlier post. The heatsink I tested was the Cooler KX by VE7FMN heatsink from Fred VE7FMN (fsme...@telus.net). The website is: http://www.ve7fmn.ca/ Doug NA1DX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and JT65 (JT9) power instability problem

2014-05-13 Thread Doug Ellmore
I set my Mic gain to 30-32 to get in the right range. I use an external Signal Link which is set at 9'oclock for input and output. 73, NA1DX Doug Ellmore d...@ellmore.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

[Elecraft] SSB/CW/PSK/RTTY Keying with N1MM

2014-05-12 Thread Doug Ellmore
with NaP3 now to work PSK/FSK/CW/SSB without any other decoder software other than the decoder built into the K3/KX3. I run Ham Radio Deluxe (without the Digital Master 780) and NaP3 as my non-contesting setup and have no issues. 73, Doug Ellmore, NA1DX d...@ellmore.net www.ellmore.net/na1dx

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 or KX3 Utillity Functional with LPBridge

2014-04-06 Thread Doug Ellmore Sr.
Has anyone been able to run LPBridge for NaP3 and also run the Elecraft K3 or KX3 utility? I am trying to send K3/KX3 commands through the virtual part to keyer. 73, -- Doug Ellmore, Sr. d...@ellmore.net / www.ellmore.net Amateur Radio Operator: NA1DX / P40DE

[Elecraft] Demos of K3 or KX3

2014-04-05 Thread Doug Ellmore Sr.
If you ever want a demo of a K3 or KX3, I would be more than happy to do so. I live 20 mi south of Annapolis MD. I have done so for many members of our club and their non-club friends. I have even demo'd the KX3 to our club to show winlink use. I think about 4 or 5 have purchased KX3s so

[Elecraft] N1MM/K3/KX3 Programming

2014-03-20 Thread Doug Ellmore Sr.
does and capture the output of the built in decoder. 73, -- Doug Ellmore, Sr. d...@ellmore.net / www.ellmore.net/na1dx Amateur Radio Operator: NA1DX / P40DE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] QSO Map

2014-02-03 Thread Doug Ellmore Sr.
contacts, etc. 73, Doug Ellmore, Sr. d...@ellmore.net Amateur Radio Operator: NA1DX / P40DE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] OCFs

2014-01-11 Thread Doug Ellmore Sr.
I saw some discussions on OCFS. I thought I would share my setup. I worked 160+ countries with a Buckmaster 8 band OCF QRP. K3NDM and N3HU have observed its operation with my former ICOM 703, K3 and KX3. I think Buckmaster uses a 6:1 balun. I have my feedpoint at the peak of my house about

[Elecraft] iSDR for K3

2013-11-13 Thread Doug Ellmore Sr.
. You could take the audio out of the LP PAN 2 into another audio input device like an iPad or whatever that runs an SDR app. 73, Doug Ellmore, Sr. - Head Coach, Southern HS Cross Country / www.southernathletics.org - Amateur Radio Operator: NA1DX / P40DE, Trustee Explorers Radio Club - NA3DX - d

[Elecraft] ARRL Sweepstakes CW

2013-11-04 Thread Doug Ellmore Sr.
, which made the operation quiet and less bothersome for the XYL. Doug Ellmore, Sr. - Head Coach, Southern HS Cross Country / www.southernathletics.org - Amateur Radio Operator: NA1DX / P40DE, Trustee Explorers Radio Club - NA3DX __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Disabling the ANT2 selection

2013-09-11 Thread Doug Ellmore Sr.
was selected with no antenna connected. I guess I could put a dummy load there in case I do a dumb thing... -- Doug Ellmore, Sr. - Head Coach, Southern HS Cross Country / www.southernathletics.org - Amateur Radio Operator: NA1DX / P40DE, President Explorers Radio Club - NA3DX - d...@ellmore.net / 301

Re: [Elecraft] Disabling the ANT2 selection

2013-09-11 Thread Doug Ellmore Sr.
is pretty good. But the radio does not know that I moved an antenna from the back of the K3 ANT2 to a remote switch. K3 memories remember prior ANT use of a band/mode, which could have been on ANT2. It was just a thought. Thanks. 73, -- Doug Ellmore, Sr. - Head Coach, Southern HS Cross Country

[Elecraft] KX3 - KXBC3 NiMH Charger

2013-07-30 Thread Doug Ellmore Sr.
I got back from my Aruba vacation Friday. It included QRPing at the beach with the KX3 and buddipole. Info at www.ellmore.net/na1dx . It was a blast! One of the things I did to charge my 8xEneloop XX 2500mAh batteries was to charge a 7Ah Battery with a small Sears 1 Ah battery charger and then

[Elecraft] NA3DX Field Day Article

2013-06-30 Thread Doug Ellmore Sr.
Fast! Doug Ellmore, Sr. - Head Coach, Southern HS Cross Country, Track and Field / www.southernathletics.org - Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Purple Swim Race Director / www.purpleswim.org d...@ellmore.net / dellm...@pancanvolunteer.org 301-807-2193

[Elecraft] NA3DX Field Day Using KX3's

2013-06-18 Thread Doug Ellmore Sr.
The Explorers Radio Club (NA3DX) will be operating again this year from Maryland (www.ellmore.net/na1dx) using Elecraft KX3 radios on the primary stations. We also have a local reporter and photographer attending Saturday for a story. I'll wear my new blue Elecraft hat I got in the mail last

[Elecraft] KX3 Field Day tips

2013-06-18 Thread Doug Ellmore Sr.
Wayne, Thanks for the info on the KX3s for Field Day. Do you have any setting you recommends for the K3s in combination with the KX3s for Field Day? Doug Ellmore, Sr. d...@ellmore.net www.ellmore.net/na1dx Elecraft K3 #7232

[Elecraft] Static Protection

2013-04-18 Thread Doug Ellmore Sr.
For those that have recently had some static/electric damage. I have been very happy with the Array Solutions AS-303U Lightning Protector with SO-239 and the Array Solutions AS-8SP for my control cable to my Stack Match connecting my OCF Dipoles. When I first put up my first OCF dipole, I

[Elecraft] Hello from K3 Owner

2013-04-10 Thread Doug Ellmore Sr.
...@ellmore.net and we can try to setup a schedule. It would be great to make some K3/KX3 contacts. 73 and GUD DX, Doug / NA1DX P.S. I am looking to sell my ICOM 703 to put towards a KX3. If you know anyone, send them my way. Doug Ellmore, Sr. - Head Coach, Southern HS Cross Country, Track

Re: [Elecraft] Hello from K3 Owner

2013-04-10 Thread Doug Ellmore Sr.
Thanks for all the suggestions. I plan to use the QSO parties, contests, etc. Except for DXpeditions, that's how I worked toward most of my DX/WPX. I am just trying in the next week to crank those last states out. Then I will work on 5 Band. 73 de Doug / NA1DX d...@ellmore.net