Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

2022-11-02 Thread Ian Maude via Elecraft
r.wunderwood.org/2015/08/16/yamaha-cm500-headset-with-ptt-on-elecraft-kx3/ > > wunder > K6WRU > Walter Underwood > CM87wj > http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > >>> On Nov 2, 2022, at 9:50 AM, Ian Maude via Elecraft >>> wrote: >>> &

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

2022-11-02 Thread Ian Maude via Elecraft
> On 2 Nov 2022, at 16:19, Ian Maude wrote: > > Out of interest, can the CM-500 be used on the KX3? > > 73 Ian > >> On 2 Nov 2022, at 16:15, Bob McGraw wrote: >> >> Likewise, I'm a retired pro audio engineer, studio and live music. The >> CM500

[Elecraft] Looking for a KX2

2022-09-28 Thread Ian Maude via Elecraft
Hi all, I am looking to buy a second hand KX2 with the tuner option in the UK. If anyone has one, I would appreciate a contact off list. My email is on QRZ. Thanks Ian (G0VGS) __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 question

2021-02-28 Thread Ian Maude
Don’t attempt to use a standard RS232 cable with the K2. You should be using a specially made cable which is shown in the manual. 73 Ian On 27 Feb 2021 at 21:25:28, Dave Sublette wrote: > Is the KUSB cable compatible with the K2? Should have asked this before I > bought the cable. My K2

Re: [Elecraft] K2 filter optimisation

2021-02-21 Thread Ian Maude
Thankyou to everyone for ideas. In the end, I found a version of Spectrogram16 which worked first time under Windows 10 running with Parallels on the Mac. I had forgotten how much of a joy it was to use when setting up the filters. 73 Ian On 22 Feb 2021 at 01:52:44, Jon wrote: > Hi all... >

[Elecraft] KAF2/DSP swap in UK

2021-02-16 Thread Ian Maude
Anyone in the UK fancy swapping your KAF2 for my DSP board? I am focussing my K2 on CW and the KAF2 would be better for me. The board is fully built and functioning. 73 Ian __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 filter optimisation

2021-02-14 Thread Ian Maude
Many thanks :) On 14 Feb 2021 at 21:33:35, SteveL wrote: > DL4YHF’s Audio Spectrum Analyser... > > https://www.qsl.net/dl4yhf/spectra1.html < > https://www.qsl.net/dl4yhf/spectra1.html> > > May be a good Mac OS alternative. > > Steve > aa8af > > > On Feb 12, 2021, at 5:49 PM, kevinr wrote: >

[Elecraft] K2 filter optimisation

2021-02-12 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, It’s been a while but good to be back. I have just resurrected my K2 and had to do a reset due to not having any sidetone. This meant a certain amount of realignment. When I originally aligned this (back in 2004) I was able to use Spectrogram to align the filters well. Is there a modern

[Elecraft] DXpedition

2013-09-25 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, Just to let you all know the information below. The expedition will have 5 K3's, 3 KPA500's and a couple of P3's amongst the kit. We would love to work you all :) Members of the Mayo Radio Experimenters Network in conjunction with the Sands Contest Group and the Workington Amateur Radio

Re: [Elecraft] DXpedition

2013-09-25 Thread Ian Maude
, Ian Maude wrote: Hi all, Just to let you all know the information below. The expedition will have 5 K3's, 3 KPA500's and a couple of P3's amongst the kit. We would love to work you all :) Members of the Mayo Radio Experimenters Network in conjunction with the Sands Contest Group

Re: [Elecraft] K2 K3 European Net

2012-04-07 Thread Ian Maude
I used to run one that was started by G4AON and then passed to me. This was UK based but conditions and a lack of participants lead to it's demise. There is nothing at the moment to my knowledge. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters If you feel you would like to

Re: [Elecraft] Thanks Elecraft -- HK0NA DXpedition

2012-02-09 Thread Ian Maude
Although smaller than most of the other dxpeditions, our trip to Tiree (Inner Hebrides, MS0WRC) last October used 4 K3's (all owned by team members) and one FT2K. We made 12500 Q's in the week on SSB and CW and continually got unsolicited complimentary audio reports from them. There was one

Re: [Elecraft] Thanks Elecraft -- HK0NA DXpedition

2012-02-09 Thread Ian Maude
Absolutely, my point exactly! :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters If you feel you would like to donate to help the running of the cluster, please visit http://www.gb7mbc.net. My thanks in advance :) On 9 February 2012 19:20, Ian Kahn km4ik@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] New product opportunity

2011-11-26 Thread Ian Maude
and see my heart is black I see my red door and it has been painted black Maybe then I'll fade away and not have to face the facts It's not easy facing up when your whole world is black Ian Maude wrote With the upcoming release of the KAT500, I was thinking that the K-line would

[Elecraft] New product opportunity

2011-11-23 Thread Ian Maude
With the upcoming release of the KAT500, I was thinking that the K-line would look slightly asymmetrical with the tuner sat on top of either the K3 or the Amp. So, how about a matching unit to the KAT500 to balance it all up? It could house a series of forward facing buttons which could be band

Re: [Elecraft] power k3

2011-11-05 Thread Ian Maude
Is this measured into a dummy load? Have you run the calibration procedures? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.m0scg.org.uk On 5 November 2011 08:51, Jacques Paoli tk...@free.fr wrote: My K3 is only 55

Re: [Elecraft] Julian G4ILO

2011-07-07 Thread Ian Maude
OMG I am really sorry to hear about this! I enjoyed meeting with Julian at the Norbreck Rally and his contribution to radio has been constant. My thoughts are with Julian and Olga. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft SSB net

2011-06-02 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, Conditions have become very difficult as usual as we move into the middle of the year. For now, I have decided to postpone the net until the Autumn. I will email out when I intend to start up the net again and we should have lots to talk about :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp

[Elecraft] KX3: Mistake on KX3 page

2011-05-27 Thread Ian Maude
In the text at the start regarding the KXPA100, it mentions an internal ATU option. Later on it states that it is a bolt on. Make your mind up guys ;) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.m0scg.org.uk

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Mistake on KX3 page

2011-05-27 Thread Ian Maude
, Ian Maude i...@gb7mbc.net wrote: In the text at the start regarding the KXPA100, it mentions an internal ATU option. Later on it states that it is a bolt on. Make your mind up guys ;) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Info Sign-up Form

2011-05-26 Thread Ian Maude
Works fine in Lancashire :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.m0scg.org.uk On 26 May 2011 14:39, vtuff59...@aol.com wrote: Eric, I tried 3-4 times to sign up but got the error massage the same as

Re: [Elecraft] KX3

2011-05-25 Thread Ian Maude
http://twitpic.com/photos/ke9v http://www.qrparci.org/content/view/8380/118/ Enjoy :) Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.m0scg.org.uk On 25 May 2011 18:17, Scott McDowell n...@yahoo.com wrote: Hello Well I

[Elecraft] UK SSB Elecraft Net

2011-04-29 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all,There will be no net this week due to my absence. The net will run next week as normal. 73 Ian (GR0VGS :) ) -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.m0scg.org.uk

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft SSB net

2011-04-22 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I will be running the UK net as usual on 3658 +/- QRM at 09:00 BST on Sunday. It would be great to hear you calling in :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.m0scg.org.uk

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft SSB net

2011-04-02 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I will be running the UK net tomorrow morning from 09:00BST on 3658 +/- QRM. I hope to see you there. Regards Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.m0scg.org.uk

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft SSB net

2011-03-26 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, Sorry for the late email but there will be no net this week because of the contest. I will be hosting the net as normal next week. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.m0scg.org.uk

Re: [Elecraft] K3 turns it self on, won't turn off

2011-03-10 Thread Ian Maude
Remove the RS232 board and wash it with clean water and a light brush. Make sure it is well dried out and replace. I am 99% sure this will solve your problem. Some boards had some fluid left on after manufacture and developed this fault, mine included. Washing the board removes the film. I

Re: [Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2011-02-20 Thread Ian Maude
Hi, I heard someone call in but I could not make out the callsign, neither could anyone else unfortunately. I did try a couple of times after that to listen for you but nothing was heard. As for the CW, all I heard was a G and the same goes for the rest of the guys on the net. We had no idea

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2011-02-05 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I will be running the net as usual on 3658 +/- QRM at 09:00z. We should be joined by someone with a very new toy Not me by the way but I am looking forward to the net :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2011-01-29 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I will be running the net on Sunday 30th Jan as usual on 3658 +/- QRM at 09:00z. I hope to see you there. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.m0scg.org.uk

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2011-01-22 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, Better late than never! I will be running the net at the usual time and place tomorrow (Sunday 23rd Jan). 3658 +/- QRM at 09:00z. I hope to see you there! 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2011-01-08 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, After a short break for the festive period, I will be starting the net again tomorrow (Sunday) 9th January 2011 at 09:00z. It would be great to hear you all again :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2011-01-08 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, After a short break for the festive period, I will be starting the net again tomorrow (Sunday) 9th January 2011 at 09:00z. It would be great to hear you all again :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2011-01-08 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, After a short break for the festive period, I will be starting the net again tomorrow (Sunday) 9th January 2011 at 09:00z. It would be great to hear you all again :) As I missed the frequency on the first one I am sending it again :) 3658 +/- QRM 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2010-12-22 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, Just a quick note to let you know there will be no Elecraft net on Boxing Day, nor the week after. The net will resume on the 9th of January. In the meantime, keep warm and have a very Merry Christmas. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2010-12-11 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I will be running the Elecraft net as usual on 3658 +/- QRM at 09:00z tomorrow (12/12/10). I have had various questions regarding frequency and time changes. We have tried 40m in an attempt to see if we could cover more of Europe but unfortunately at that time, it is almost impossible to

Re: [Elecraft] UK Elecraft net Sunday 28th Nov 0900 hours

2010-11-28 Thread Ian Maude
Out of interest, we tried 40m last week after the net to see if we could get better propagation/conditions. 40m at that time was absolutely no use for inter-G traffic so we reverted to 80m. I don't see what else we can do? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member

Re: [Elecraft] turn off head phone monitoring

2010-11-23 Thread Ian Maude
That's a really nice idea Ian :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.m0scg.org.uk On 23 November 2010 07:46, Ian White GM3SEK gm3...@ifwtech.co.uk wrote: N5GE wrote: There is no switch to turn the monitor

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2010-11-13 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I will be running the net as usual tomorrow morning on 3658 +/- QRM at 09:00z. I hope to hear you there. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.m0scg.org.uk

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2010-11-06 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I will be running the net as usual on 3658 +/- QRM on Sunday 7th November at 09:00z. I hope to see you there. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.m0scg.org.uk

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net (and ROI!)

2010-10-23 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I will be running the UK Elecraft net tomorrow as usual on 3658 +/- QRM at 09:00 BST (08:00z). I hope to see you there. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.m0scg.org.uk

Re: [Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net (and ROI!)

2010-10-17 Thread Ian Maude
I have not looked at 40m as yet, it may be worth a go. Conditions were not good on 80m this morning so I had to abort as the only stations were weak to me and a Dutch JOTA station set up half a kc down from us! I will think about 40m and see what can be done. I only have a trap dipole up but it

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shipped But Requires Signature!!!

2010-10-13 Thread Ian Maude
I would totally expect something of this value to require a signature. To that end, I make sure that I am going to be home (or have someone in the house) when a parcel is to be delivered. If I cannot get anyone there, I have it delivered to a friend or neighbours house. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude,

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net (and ROI!)

2010-10-09 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, Sorry for the late hour in posting. I will be runnign the net on 3658 +/- QRM tomorrow (Sunday) morning at 09:00 BST (08:00z) as usual. I hope to see you there. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455

Re: [Elecraft] K3 roger beep when mic keyed with XMIT?

2010-10-08 Thread Ian Maude
You could always try setting the noise gate to the point where the beeps are not heard. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.m0scg.org.uk On 7 October 2010 13:12, Sam Morgan k5oai@gmail.com wrote: I got

[Elecraft] Fast Monitor

2010-10-04 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I was playing with fast monitor yesterday and Wow, what a difference. I know this is not in the mainstream of features but please please include it. The ability to hear yourself without delay is wonderful, please make it sticky! 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX

[Elecraft] European SSB Net

2010-10-04 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, Conditions were quite good for the first net of the season. We had about 8 callers, 6 from the UK and 2 from Ireland. It was great to hear from everyone again and meet a couple of new voices. Topics included the P3, drift on the K3 2m module and general modifications. I hope to hear

Re: [Elecraft] Logging software for Mac

2010-09-30 Thread Ian Maude
/MacLoggerDX.html is a more full-featured package with the best support of any Mac based logging offering. Both are outstanding offerings ... with excellent support for both K2 and K3. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 9/29/2010 1:53 PM, Ian Maude wrote: Try out RUMlog by DL2RUM. It's free

Re: [Elecraft] Logging software for Mac

2010-09-29 Thread Ian Maude
Try out RUMlog by DL2RUM. It's free, brilliant and well supported. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.m0scg.org.uk On 29 September 2010 18:42, Randy Cook crc...@pacbell.net wrote: I have been using

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft SSB net

2010-09-27 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, Now that conditions have improved, I intend to start the Elecraft net again from next Sunday, 3rd October 2010. I will be calling on 3658 +/- QRM and I hope to hear lots of stations :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 |

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] UK Elecraft SSB net

2010-09-27 Thread Ian Maude
...@alphadene.co.ukwrote: What time Ian? -- A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness. -Elsa Schiaparelli, fashion designer (1890-1973) On 27 Sep 2010, at 09:00, Ian Maude wrote: Now that conditions have improved, I intend to start the Elecraft net again from next Sunday, 3rd October 2010. I

[Elecraft] DX-pedition EU-123 Isle of Arran

2010-09-14 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, Members of Sands contest group are again joining up with Workington Radio Club and Brendan Minish, EI6IZ for a week of fun and DX on the Isle of Arran next week. We arrive on the island on Saturday 18th and depart the following Saturday. We will not be fully set up on the Saturday of

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Utility (Windows Version 1.3.7.22)

2010-08-23 Thread Ian Maude
I totally agree with this! Norton is a pain! 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org On 23 August 2010 15:18, Oliver Bross oli...@bross.eu wrote: This is my first contribution to this

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Utility (Windows Version 1.3.7.22)

2010-08-23 Thread Ian Maude
://www.amateurradiotraining.org On 23 August 2010 18:46, Ian Maude i...@gb7mbc.net wrote: I totally agree with this! Norton is a pain! 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org On 23

Re: [Elecraft] PA No worky...

2010-06-26 Thread Ian Maude
You should have the menu entry set to PA Nor. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org On 26 June 2010 09:11, Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com wrote: Ok well I'll provide a bit more

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2010-06-25 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, After much thought I have decided to suspend the UK Elecraft SSB net until later in the year. Conditions are poor on 80m at this time of year and the weather is too good :) I will shout out later in the year and hope to see plenty of Elecrafters on the net at that time. 73 Ian -- Ian J

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft SSB net

2010-06-12 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I will be running the UK Elecraft SSB net on 3658 +/- QRM tomorrow morning at 09:00 BST as usual. I hope to hear you there. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org

[Elecraft] UK SSB Net

2010-05-29 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, The Elecraft Net will run as usual from 0900 BST on 3658 +/- QRM. I hope to see you there. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft SSB net

2010-05-15 Thread Ian Maude
The net will run tomorrow (Sunday) as usual on 3658 +/- QRM at 09:00 BST. I hope to see you there :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2010-05-07 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, Unfortunately, my stand-in for this week cannot make it so the UK Net will not run on Sunday. My apologies for this but I am involved with National Mills Weekend. Normal service will be resumed next week. Of course if anyone feels they can run the net, please feel free to post it out!

Re: [Elecraft] Mac OS X and K3 Utility Opinions?

2010-05-02 Thread Ian Maude
RUMlog does not need MySQL. It installs easily and works out of the box. As Tom is a K3 owner, I would expect to see more stuff coming up for the radio. It is already very nice to use with some simple little features that come in very handy. Like being able to disconnect and reconnect the K3

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft SSB net

2010-04-30 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I have been very lax in putting out emails regarding the UK net, my apologies. The UK net will run on Sunday (2nd May) at 09:00 local time (08:00GMT) on 3658 +/- QRM. We have lots to talk about with new firmware, the PS and the upcoming KPA500 so please try and make time for the net. 73

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not turning off

2010-04-29 Thread Ian Maude
He said right at the start that that mod had been done Brett. 73 Ian On 28 April 2010 22:43, Brett Howard br...@livecomputers.com wrote: Or you may need to perform the mod that fixes this issue... http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/KPA3_12V_Sense_Modification_Rev_B.pdf ~Brett On Wed, Apr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RF Gain calibration

2010-04-26 Thread Ian Maude
, 2010, at 5:36 AM, Ian Maude wrote: Hi all, I have been playing with the RF gain calibration procedure on my K3. I have used my XG1 as a signal source after fitting a new battery :) What I found had surprised me. If I turn down the RF gain, I cannot completely lose a signal. The RF gain

[Elecraft] K3 RF Gain calibration

2010-04-24 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I have been playing with the RF gain calibration procedure on my K3. I have used my XG1 as a signal source after fitting a new battery :) What I found had surprised me. If I turn down the RF gain, I cannot completely lose a signal. The RF gain will not move the s-meter about about s7.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RF Gain calibration

2010-04-24 Thread Ian Maude
Cal on the K3? I found that to be necessary. 73, Ken K3IU ~~~ On 4/24/2010 8:36 AM, Ian Maude wrote: Hi all, I have been playing with the RF gain calibration procedure on my K3. I have used my XG1 as a signal source after fitting a new battery :) What I

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net Cancellation

2010-04-10 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, Due to the Blackpool Rally and other diversions, the UK Elecraft net is cancelled tomorrow. I hope to see plenty of you at Blackpool tomorrow where we will have Elecraft gear on display and lots to talk about :) The net will be back next week at the usual time :) 73 Ian -- Ian J

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2010-03-27 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, Please be aware that because of the WPX contest this weekend it has been decided to cancel this weeks net. The net will be on again next Sunday (4th April) as normal. 73 and good luck in the contest :) Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Power Connector

2010-03-18 Thread Ian Maude
Hi Richard, In my opinion you have not installed the APP's correctly. I used them on my K2, my K3 and all over the shack. I have used them mobile and on the bench. I have even used them holding the K2 in my hand while I transmitted on SSB to test a portable aerial. I have never had a problem

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV Reviews

2010-03-01 Thread Ian Maude
I guess the only reviewer so far does very little FM as he did not think to lower the deviation on FM :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org On 1 March 2010 10:53, Brett Howard

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2010-02-27 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, Plenty of notice this week :) I will be running the UK Elecraft net on 3658 +/- QRM at 09:00z tomorrow (Sunday 28th Feb). The net is always well attended and a great place to try out settings and discuss mods etc. I look forward to hearing you all then. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware whishes

2010-02-16 Thread Ian Maude
Please no! 73 Ian On 15 February 2010 22:35, DM4iM hamra...@vr-web.de wrote: Seamless PWR setting. When the PWR-knob reaches the end of the range, reading wraps around, e.g. 100watts - milliwatts Martin -- 73, DM4iM __

Re: [Elecraft] P3 at Orlando hamfest pictures and movies

2010-02-15 Thread Ian Maude
Yeah, we could have an Elecraft Keynote :) 73 Ian On 15 February 2010 09:36, John Ronan jpron...@gmail.com wrote: On 15 Feb 2010, at 00:47, Hector Padron wrote: Ok guys this is what you all were waiting, a close view of the P3 in action,thanks to my friend Julio AD4Z who was yesterday at

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2010-02-06 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I will be running the UK Elecraft Net at 09:00z on 3658 +/- QRM as usual on Sunday. I hope to see you all there. 73 Ian __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2010-01-30 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I will be running the UK Elecraft Net as usual tomorrow (Sunday) at 09:00 on 3658. I hope to hear you there. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org

Re: [Elecraft] Pink K3 bag is a royal idea

2010-01-20 Thread Ian Maude
In fact, pink was a manly colour until a couple of generations ago. Blue was for the girls :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org 2010/1/20 Steve Ireland vk...@arach.net.au G'day

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2010-01-16 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, As usual, I will be running the UK Elecraft net at 09:00 on 3658 +/- QRM. I hope to see you there :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2010-01-09 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I will be running the UK Elecraft Net as usual tomorrow (Sunday) morning at 09:00 on 3658 +/- QRM. I hope to see you there :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org

Re: [Elecraft] Disgrunteled Japanese

2010-01-04 Thread Ian Maude
No Tech support? When did this happen? :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org 2010/1/4 Tom Meier tomk...@gmail.com Was talking with a JA operator yesterday who said that Elecraft is

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2010-01-02 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, The first UK Elecraft net of 2010 will be run tomorrow (Sunday) at 09:00 on 3768 +/- QRM. I would love to hear you there, especially if you have not called in before or if you are thinking about buying an Elecraft radio or just ordered one etc. There is a lot of Elecraft expertise on the

Re: [Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2010-01-02 Thread Ian Maude
Oops! I meant 3658 of course! My apologies! 73 Ian 2010/1/2 AD6XY m.j.wil...@rl.ac.uk OK - Why the new frequency? Mike Ian Maude wrote: Hi all, The first UK Elecraft net of 2010 will be run tomorrow (Sunday) at 09:00 on 3768 +/- QRM. I would love to hear you

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2009-12-26 Thread Ian Maude
The net will run as usual from 09:00 on 3658 +/- QRM tomorrow. Apologies for the late reminder but it is Christmas :) 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org

Re: [Elecraft] K3 + Heil HC4

2009-12-24 Thread Ian Maude
You do not want bias on for a HC4, it is a dynamic insert. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org 2009/12/24 Mike n...@nf4l.com Do you have MENU:MIC SEL set to FP.H? BIAS on? Mic gain

Re: [Elecraft] K3 + Heil HC4

2009-12-23 Thread Ian Maude
My guess would be that you have the wrong adapter. It needs to be the Kenwood one. The settings should be FP-H and no bias. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org 2009/12/23 n3ua

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

2009-12-23 Thread Ian Maude
I would love to see 3 things... 1) Receive EQ by mode 2) Monitor on the KDVR to not be in the TX chain 3) Decent Memory management Anything else is a bonus but those are my wishes for 2010 :) Seasons greetings to all the gang at Aptos! 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX

Re: [Elecraft] Noisy K3 receiver

2009-12-19 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I have been following this thread with interest. My experience is that my K3 seems noisy at home where my ambient RF noise floor can be anything up to s9 at times with the amount of RF producing electrical junk all around me. However, when I use it at a 'quiet' location such as our

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Rev C +AF filter

2009-12-17 Thread Ian Maude
] On Behalf Of Ian Maude Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 4:13 AM To: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Rev C +AF filter I sincerely hope that the small filter board will be available for those of us without the newer DSP board. I will not be getting the newer board, I can think of other

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2009-12-12 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I will be running the UK Elecraft net again tomorrow (Sunday) at 09:00 on 3658 +/- QRM. It would be great to see you there! 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2009-11-28 Thread Ian Maude
Apologies for the extremely short notice but the UK Elecraft net will be on tomorrow as usual at 9:00 on 3658 +/- QRM. I hope to hear you there. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.org

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV now shipping

2009-11-23 Thread Ian Maude
Yes, VAT was dropped to 15% last year for the recession. It goes back up in January and I very much doubt it will be 17.5% as before! 73 Ian 2009/11/23 Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com Is the tax rate in the UK increasing? We'll make every effort to ship to you before end of

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft SSB Net

2009-11-14 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, Just a reminder that the net will be run as usual on 3658 +/- QRM at 09:00 tomorrow. I hope to see you there. We had a good discussion on several topics last week and it would be good to get your input. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP

[Elecraft] K3 power down problem

2009-11-10 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, For some reason my K3 will not switch off this morning. I hit the power off button and it powers down and starts again immediately. Obviously it goes off when I power the PSU down but it is somewhat annoying. I have reinstalled the firmware in case of corruption but have not as yet done

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power down problem

2009-11-10 Thread Ian Maude
a look at the KPA3 12V Sense Mod on the modification page. It maybe the answer to your prayers. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:49:03 +, Ian Maude wrote: Hi all, For some reason my K3 will not switch off this morning. I hit the power off button and it powers down and starts

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power down problem

2009-11-10 Thread Ian Maude
No, nothing plugged in there. 73 Ian 2009/11/10 Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Ian, It sounds like something is activating the Remote Power On. Do you have anything plugged into the ACC connector? Check it to see if pin 8 is being shorted to ground. 73, Don W3FPR Ian Maude wrote

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power down problem

2009-11-10 Thread Ian Maude
is required. A minimum of disassembly is required and no boards need be removed to perform this modification. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Tue Nov 10 2:49 , Ian Maude i...@gb7mbc.net sent: Hi all, For some reason my K3 will not switch off this morning

[Elecraft] W2 Wattmeter

2009-11-04 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I might be having a blonde moment but I am looking at the W2 and it seems to me that with 2 sensors, it can act as an antenna switch too. Is this the case or am I missing something? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Wattmeter

2009-11-04 Thread Ian Maude
...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ian Maude Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 7:50 AM To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] W2 Wattmeter Hi all, I might be having a blonde moment but I am looking at the W2 and it seems to me that with 2 sensors, it can act as an antenna switch too

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft net

2009-10-31 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, Don't forget the net tomorrow (sunday) at 09:00. We would love to hear you either on your Elecraft rig or talking about it! I hope to see you there. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455

Re: [Elecraft] K3 macros

2009-10-25 Thread Ian Maude
You know what? That is a really great idea! What about an add on box that gives a bank of programmable buttons? Should be cheap enough to produce and could give band stacking etc? It would not have to just be for the sub but could have tap for main, hold for sub etc? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude,

[Elecraft] UK Elecraft Net

2009-10-24 Thread Ian Maude
Hi all, I will be running the net as usual on 3.658 +/- QRM this Sunday. I don't think the contest should bother us at 09:00 local (08:00z) I hope to see you there. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455

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