Ian is not available to run the net and asked if I could run it for him.
The net will be running on 3658 KHz +/- QRM at 09:00 hours.
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That is rather unfair Brendon. Most of the time, in fact all of the time when
I called in, someone called over the top of me. I can't know in advance when
someone who can't hear me is going to transmit. When you got two or 3
characters, that was when I stopped because with QSK I can tell in
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David
Myself and at least one other on the net today are primarily CW operators.
I did not copy a full call sign, I copied a couple of letters on top
Folks - please take this thread off list.
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On 2/22/2011 11:54 AM, AD6XY wrote:
That is rather unfair Brendon. Most of the time, in fact all of the time when
I called in, someone called over the top of me. I can't know in advance when
someone who can't hear me
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David
Myself and at least one other on the net today are primarily CW
operators.
I did not copy a full call sign, I copied a couple of letters on top of
someone else's transmission.
Had I copied a callsign I would
Can't hear me on properly SSB obviously though you are 59 down here but noise
is low. So, I call in in CW and you say This is an SSB only Net - go away!
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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
In a recent message, AD6XY m.j.wil...@rl.ac.uk writes
Can't hear me on properly SSB obviously though you are 59 down here but noise
is low. So, I call in in CW and you say This is an SSB only Net - go away!
CW is an ideal fallback when conditions are such that wide bandwidth
modes are difficult.
David
Myself and at least one other on the net today are primarily CW operators.
I did not copy a full call sign, I copied a couple of letters on top of
someone else's transmission.
Had I copied a callsign I would certainly have tried to pull him in
I am sure a CW call in would have worked just
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
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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
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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
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I will be running the UK Elecraft net this Sunday 16th January as Ian
G0VGS is unavailable and asked if I could act as net control.
Recently I bought a P3 and 2nd RX for my K3 and will be able to give an
update on the latest beta firmware for the P3...
Frequency 3658 KHz +/- QRM at 0900z
73
Ian
Thanks for running the net, sorry I couldn't stay long but a great pleasure
to work everybody. I started making notes about what folks were using, it
might be useful to make a table of essential parameters, antenna, settings
and such like. I'm quite surprised for instance that my little
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
The Northern UK Elecraft Net Dave
I could not break in the time. You were 59 on a quiet band but the others
were almost inaudible. Is it time to choose a different band/frequency/time
perhaps?
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73 Ian
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I am not sure - but clearly it is not easy to cover the country in one go.
Perhaps we could have North and South Nets or maybe in the evening?
Mike
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I could not break in the time. You were 59 on a quiet band but the others
were almost inaudible. Is it time to choose a different
band/frequency/time
Ian will not be able to start the UK Elecraft net this Sunday, I will
act as net control until Ian joins us.
The net will be at the usual time of 0900 hours (UTC) on 3658 KHz.
73 Dave, G4AON
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Ian will not be able to start the UK Elecraft net this Sunday, I will
act as net control until Ian joins us.
The net will be at the usual time of 0900 hours (UTC) on 3658 KHz.
73 Dave, G4AON
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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
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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
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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
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Propagation was not really up to it this time - have we considered 40m? Maybe
even call it the EU elecraft net.
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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
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
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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
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Ian I am willing to run the net, usual time and freq. 0900 UK local time
(0800 GMT), 3658 KHz +/- QRM
73 Dave, G4AON
K3/100 #80, Acom 1000
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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
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!
Ian Maude wrote:
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
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
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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
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Ian (G0VGS) is busy with a contest this weekend and asked if I would act
as net control.
Frequency 3658 KHz +/- QRM, start time 0900.
73 Dave, G4AON
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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 there, especially if you have not
called in before or if you are thinking about buying an Elecraft radio or
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:
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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,
I listened for the UK net at 0900Z down here in southern California. All I
heard were a few weak W1 - W4's. Nothing from across the pond, not even a
peep. Did anyone in the US hear the net? Just curious.
73, Fred, AE6IC
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Hi Ian
Wish I could join you; however, clocks go back 2am Sunday, so, z = local
time; winter is coming... :-{
73
David
G3UNA
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
As has been pointed out by several people, by the time Sunday comes around,
09:00 will be 09:00z. I of course knew this but was simply testing to see
if anyone else noticed ;)
73 Ian
2009/10/24 David Cutter d.cut...@ntlworld.com
Hi Ian
Wish I could join you; however, clocks go back 2am
Hi all,Conditions have improved again in the UK on 80m so we are going to
restart the weekly SSB Elecraft net. I will be running the net each Sunday
on 3658 +/- QRM at 09:00 BST (08:00 GMT) and I hope to hear you there.
There have been many changes (certainly on the K3 front) since the last net
In a recent message, Ian Maude i...@gb7mbc.net wrote ...
I
should mention that this is *not* a K3 net, it is an Elecraft net. If you
own a K1 or KX1 and want to call in on any other make of radio you are very
welcome.
Why not call in on a K1 or KX1, Ian? CW is permitted on the whole of
the
We seem to be struggling each week with poor summer time
conditions making it difficult for many stations to hear each
other. I am therefore pulling the plug on running the net, at
least until conditions improve. If anyone else wants to form a
net on Sunday mornings (or any other time for that
The net ran from 0900 to 1004 local time (0800 to 0904 UTC) on 3626 KHz.
Conditions were typical of summer time propagation but we managed
without too much difficulty.
Subjects discussed which relate to Elecraft included:
K3 Interfacing issues with an SPE Expert linear and W9XT band decoder
The net ran on 3630 KHz from 0900 to 0930 hours local time (0800
- 0826 UTC). Conditions were quite poor with high local noise
levels.
Subjects discussed included the latest K3 firmware, especially
the ability to lock power levels, etc. for contest use. Ferrite
rod DF antennas for tracing 80m QRM
The net ran on 3630 KHz from 0900 to 0926 hours local time (0800
- 0826 UTC). Conditions about an hour earlier were much better
than at the start time.
Subjects discussed included the use of a K3 on 500 KHz, as per
Wayne's recent Reflector announcement, AM modulation and the
latest K3 firmware,
The net ran on 3627 KHz from 0900 to 0940 hours local time (0800
- 0840 UTC). The weather was too nice to be in the shack for
long, especially those of us with linear amplifiers.
Subjects covered this week included my KXV3 connected 6m pre-amp
problem (it appears to have been damaged when the K3
Conditions were OK for most of us this week.
The net ran on 3631 KHz from 0900 to 0953 hours local (0800 -
0853 UTC).
There was some interest in the recently announced W2 power meter
and K144XV 2m K3 internal transverter. We had a discussion on
the level of AM modulation from the K3, mine gives
The earlier start made your 400w 52 in south west France but the rest of
the net was among or below the noise. Perhaps in the autumn...
Pete F5VNB
Dave G4AON wrote:
Conditions were OK for most of us this week.
The net ran on 3631 KHz from 0900 to 0953 hours local (0800 -
0853 UTC).
The earlier start time helped with propagation and despite some local
noise issues with one or two of us, signals were adequate.
The net ran on 3629 KHz from 0900 to 1000 hours local (0800 - 0900 UTC).
Subjects have slowly migrated away from K3 issues which is an indication
that the K3 is
Conditions were OK at 0900 as I had a QSO with a Norwegian
station while looking for fellow Elecrafters. By 1000 local
conditions were dropping. I feel that if we are to continue with
the UK Elecraft net on Sunday mornings during the summer months
an early start will be essential. From next Sunday
Conditions were quite poor this week, signal levels several dB
down on normal.
We did discuss starting the net an hour earlier in future as we
head towards summer, while I appreciate some will not be up and
around at 0900 local time, many will and conditions should be
better although the down
The net took place between 1000 hours local until 1048 local (0900 to
0948 UTC), frequency 3633 KHz. Conditions were OK with only slight
difficulties from one or two stations in receiving Colin with his 10
Watt station.
Subjects were K3 AGC settings, where it still seems to require some
riding of
Conditions this week were mostly OK, although continental contest
stations occasionally caused problems.
The Blackpool Rally was well attended with several Elecrafters meeting
with Peter, G3UCA and Ian, G0VGS, who were present on an Elecraft stand
and the Sands Contest Group stand.
Paul, M1PAF,
Many of the regular net stations were attending the Blackpool Rally,
only myself, Brendan (EI6IZ), Richard (G4CGG) and Tim (G4ARI) were
around today on 3627 KHz.
Items of interest were the K6XX CW tuning indicator for the K2, the
Amtor activity evenings recently included in the RSGB news (Tuesday
I just ordered the components to build a KR5L CW Tuning Indicator for my
K2. Waiting on the IC from overseas. Have to layout a board and etch it
yet. Bought a neat orange super bright LED for the Lock button cap. That
should look interesting in that color.
Mike
WE0H
K2 6698
Dave G4AON wrote:
Mike,
I understand that you have already ordered the parts, but a more compact
CW tuning indicator is the K6XX indicator (similar circuit). The board
was designed by Tom Hammond and a kit of parts is available - see
http://www.n3epa.org/Pages/K6XX/K6XXCWIndicatorKit.htm for the kit.
If you
Despite the SSB contest this weekend, there were several stations on the
net. Conditions were helped by the change to British Summer Time,
although with a little continental QRM at times.
Subjects this week included:
One station had a PLL problem with his K3 under high temperature
operation,
Conditions seemed quite variable this week with several stations
complaining of high noise levels which seemed to be local to them. Here
the general background noise was similar to normal at around -110 dBm
(S3). The net was on 3627 KHz from 1000 hours onwards.
Discussions included the K3-EZ
Oops... should have been GM4ESD, Geoff (not Doug).
73 Dave, G4AON
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Conditions were quite poor with several stations struggling to hear each
other, we might have to consider an earlier start soon but we'll not
change just yet!
Discussions this week included DX worked in the Commonwealth Contest
this weekend, conditions had been particularly good between the UK
We had good conditions and plenty to talk about.
Subjects included:
The new 2.99 firmware and how it was needed to fix the spiking problem
when running linear amplifiers that require less than 100 Watts drive
(Acom, Expert, etc.).
An apparent anomaly between the front and rear microphone
This week conditions were quite good, although some stations struggled a
little to hear each other. The net ran from 1000 to 1113 hours on 3627 KHz.
Discussions included the newer firmware released to field testers late
last week (2.97 and 2.98), which I found much improved over 2.82 but
still
Conditions this week were very poor, earlier at around 0830 signals on
80m were strong from North and South America but that didn't equate to
good inter-G propagation a couple of hours later.
Some stations struggled to hear each other with apparent high band
noise, this prompted a discussion on
This week we had a little QRM with some stations struggling to hear
those running at the 10 Watt power level.
Subject matter was as always quite interesting in no particular order:
USB to serial adapters.
K3 2.82 firmware and peaky results on SSB, one net member was using
the built-in 6 dB
Conditions this week were perhaps a little down on previous weeks, but
we managed quite well, except for M3XBP who was very difficult to hear.
As usual there were lively discussions on several topics, in no
particular order these included:
Using Ham Radio Deluxe with the K3 for digital modes
Fortunately the European QRM seemed to cause me more problems than the
others and eventually subsided.
We had a very lively and interesting discussion on several topics, these
included:
The K3 on AM with the later firmware (sounds OK and is tightly
controlled on bandwidth at +/- 3KHz).
K3 TX IMD
The frequency was clear this week except for a persistent plain carrier some
2.5 KHz lower, fortunately the manual notch completely eradicated the problem.
Topics this week included:
Paul gave a further update on progress with his auto
balanced atu and queried the availability of roller
Another fairly clear frequency this week. Topics were:
K3 User requirement for storing of all settings
into memories, inc. splits and power.
Paul gave an update on progress with his auto
balanced atu.
Problems with LP-Bridge crashing.
One station had to revert to using his FT2000 in
the recent
We had another very enjoyable and informative net again, conditions were
quite favourable with little QRM.
Paul, M1PAF, enlightened us on his progress with his remote balanced
antenna tuner project and how it now tracks his K3 under serial control
from the K3. Peter, G3UCA, is looking to put a
Conditions seemed to favour short skip contacts, so for the most part
exchanges were at good strength will virtually no QRM.
Topics discussed this week included:
Poor ALC control from the K3 when running less than full power and how
it's a problem running linear amplifiers on SSB and also when
Band conditions were very busy at the start, but we managed and the
continental stations faded after a while.
Topics covered:
Leakage on earlier K3 I/O boards causing intermittent transmit when
changing bands (potential problem due to solder flux residue up to at
least serial 400 range).
K3
Conditions were quite good this week with only a little QRM.
Topics were:
French amateurs running AM nets on 3550 KHz, usually active most
mornings, plus the usual fishing boats...
S-Meter calibration on both the K2 and K3. General view was that the K3
can be very accurately calibrated.
Softrock
Softrock and Rocky, pay attention to the cables between the Softrock and
the sound card input, especially watching the balance.
I didn't listen to the UK Elecraft net this morning so I'm not aware of the
context, however when I
started building Softrock's I encountered the familiar centre
Conditions this week seemed poor initially, we managed with conditions
slowly improving. There were three new stations on the net which is
always a welcome sign.
Topics included:
Audio thump at switch on with the K3, is this a recent firmware issue or
not? Audio quality on AM broadcast and
We enjoyed a relatively clear frequency but had to QSY at one stage,
probably losing Stewart G3RXQ in the process. David MM0XDG's newly
completed K3 (some 30 minutes prior to joining us) sounded very good.
Topics included: N1MM and other logging programs, why bother with
modifications at all?,
There were quite a few stations on the new, I would have expected less
as it's CQ WW this weekend. Topics covered included vat issues and
shipping issues when sending a transceiver back to Elecraft for repair
(http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/int-processing.htm partly covers the issue),
The recently
We had another busy and interesting net this week. I never fail to be
amazed at how we manage to find useful subjects that are Elecraft
related each week!
Main topics were:
External speakers, for anyone interested mine came from Argos
(http://www.argos.co.uk/), part number 513/6113, Acoustic
I was listening, but I did not call in as there were enough on the net
already!
Mike
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Using a pair of small Creative (non amplified) computer speakers,
and the audio quality from the K3 is excellent.
I must be very lucky, I can't hear any of the birdies listed.
My K3 has the 2nd RX, however I took no special care in the
routing of the signal cables.
73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sun, 23
We had a very busy net this week with four new stations.
Main topics this week were:
The recent AF mod to the K3 and where to obtain RF chokes in the UK
(Farnell 1635-800 - not axial or Rapid Electronics 88-2882) We've not
measured the space to see if they fit, but are worth considering.
A couple of stations were unaware of the revised start time, so we had a
tea break before starting the net close to 10am.
There were the usual discussions, main topics this week were:
K3 shift/width controls.
K3 memory and function (PF) use.
K3 key beeps
K3 facilities for white stick
We managed without too much continental QRM this week.
Topics were:
Memory (band switching) use with the latest firmware.
LP-100 power meters (several stations on the net are now using them)
IF shift when reducing bandwidth on SSB. Suggestion that the centre
frequency should be 1.35 KHz not 1.5
Rod (G3YHM) posted a message proposing a change to 3720 KHz to reduce
continental QRM. Can I have the views of others as it makes no
difference to me what the frequency is.
The original frequency of 3630 KHz was chosen so that we might have been
able to run wider bandwidth modes such as AM
The change back to GMT from British Summer Time only helped a little
with the QRM levels this weekend. 3 stations were quite weak and a
problem to copy for several of us.
Topics were: G4ILO's KComm software (and internal encoding/decoding data
modes with it and the K3), latest K3 firmware and
Another weekend with a lot of QRM which thankfully eventually reduced.
Linear amplifiers and decent antennas were once again necessary.
Topics included:
Working VK9DWX
Repair problems associated with returning a complete K3 to the USA for
repair.
Fitting the 2nd receiver and routing of
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