[Elecraft] K3 Strange noise

2008-10-06 Thread n4lq
Recently I've been hearing a strange noise. I've installed the latest FW 2.46 but I'm not sure when this started. It's only audible from an external speaker and cannot be heard through the front headphone jack. The noise is a random, pulsating tone of about 360Hz and sounds a bit like RTTY but o

Re: [Elecraft] Ferrite transformer losses, 43-foot vertical and the K3

2008-09-19 Thread n4lq
Phil. Questions: 1. Why would one use a balun when both the antenna and coax are unbalanced? Wouldn't a unun be appropriate? 2. What are the swrs at the balun? The swr at the K3 doesn't tell us much since the length of the coax affects it greatly. Steve Ellington N4LQ [EMAIL

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Harmonic Distortion

2008-09-01 Thread n4lq
Jim None of those things helps. I can reduce my LINE OUT gain to 1 and still see the 3rd harmonic easily on the waterfall. I've had many rigs and this is the first to do this. There was a thread about this not long ago. Do a nabble search on "ghost". There is also some distortion in the speaker

Re: [Elecraft] NR

2008-09-01 Thread n4lq
Don Check your RX EQ and make sure it's not got some gain cranked on any freq. band. NR can really make SSB sound bad if you've peaked up the EQ for CW like I do. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "W2XB" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, September 01, 2

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Rear panel mike socket; stereo or mono?

2008-09-01 Thread n4lq
Normally a computer mic. has a condenser element and requires DC bias via the mic. jack. Don't use a mono adapter. Set your menu for rPH bias. The 'mono' label is tricky. I think it means that the mic. audio is mono but not the jack. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] Kent Single Lever Paddles

2008-08-31 Thread n4lq
It's not the single vs. dual lever issue that bothers these guys. It's the iambic mode, a or b. Mode B has been the standard since the early 70's. TenTec came out with their KR-40 which is mode b and ever since then mode A has been a step child. All JA rigs use mode B now. Basically, mode B has

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - DSP ringing on CW & SSB

2008-08-30 Thread n4lq
Berni This sounds like harmonic distortion, not ringing. It's the same thing people are seeing on their PSK waterfalls and calling it a "ghost". There's not much you can do about it. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Berni G0IDA" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: S

Re: [Elecraft] v2.32 Beta and DSP filtering

2008-08-29 Thread n4lq
Gary: Under the same conditions, my AFV is almost flat. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "W7TEA" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 11:13 AM Subject: [Elecraft] v2.32 Beta and DSP filtering I notice an appreciable drop in audio output

Re: [Elecraft] K3 ESSB/SSB firmware corrected; Beta revision now 2.32

2008-08-28 Thread n4lq
Wayne I still see a large difference in LSB vs. USB when ESSB is ON. Which sideband is strongest varies by band. LSB is about 50% weaker than USB on 40 meters. Turning ESSB OFF cures the problem but my audio reports are far better with it ON. Is there anything I can do on this end or should I w

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB on 40M

2008-08-28 Thread n4lq
It occurrs on all bands when ESSB is turned on but the sideband varies. On 40 it's really obvious because low output happens in LSB. On 15m it's not obvious because it happens in USB. Elecraft just told me to install the new firmware which I had already done and to do an alignment via the menu.

Re: [Elecraft] CW mode AGC Slow-Fast- no different.

2008-08-11 Thread n4lq
2,23 here Serge. Try reloading your firmware. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Serge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 10:38 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW mode AGC Slow-Fast- no different. Steve I believe , but in my case exactly n

Re: [Elecraft] K3 rough note on CW monitor

2008-08-11 Thread n4lq
So I assume you are using one serial port to control the K3 and another to key it? Perhaps the PC is busy doing other task at times. This is why a lot of hams buy the Winkey keyer. I've been able to get by ok by using the parallel port on the pc and the LPT adapter from Hose Nose. Steve Ellingt

Re: [Elecraft] CW mode AGC Slow-Fast- no different.

2008-08-11 Thread n4lq
Serge Works ok on my K3. Config. AGC AGC-S higher number gives faster decay as should be. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Serge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 10:04 AM Subject: [Elecraft] CW mode AGC Slow-Fast- no different. H

[Elecraft] FS: MC-80 Mic. good for K3

2008-08-09 Thread n4lq
For Sale: Kenwood MC-80 Microphone. Plugs directly into the front panel of the K3. Has internal battery for mic. No wiring changes needed. Up/Down buttons will require plug wiring changes for K3. Have not tested this function. Appearance is very good and audio sounds good with the K3 as it is.

Re: [Elecraft] a wish for a balance control

2008-08-09 Thread n4lq
ent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 11:58 AM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] a wish for a balance control -Original Message- Steve, N4LQ, wrote: Lot's of headphones have individual volume controls. MFJ has a pair that sounds good. Theirs has volume and tone contols. http://www.mfjenterprises.com

Re: [Elecraft] a wish for a balance control

2008-08-09 Thread n4lq
Lot's of headphones have individual volume controls. MFJ has a pair that sounds good. Theirs has volume and tone contols. http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-392B For $25 they are hard to beat. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Charles Har

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Audio

2008-08-08 Thread n4lq
I see the same extra stripe using mixw and an RF generator. I had to turn down the line out of the K3 to 001 and crank up the sound card to max inorder to eliminate it. The level is a bit weak now and needs more gain. There is something not quiet right here. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] -

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale K1 4 bands with tuner

2008-08-08 Thread n4lq
SorryIt covers 40, 30, 20 and 17. Not 80! Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Fri, 2008-08-08 at 10:10 -0400, n4lq wrote: I am offering my K1 for sale. It is loaded with the following: K1-4. 4 bands 80, 40, 30 and 17 meters. KAT1 Internal automatic antenna tuner. Matches about anything

[Elecraft] For Sale K1 4 bands with tuner

2008-08-08 Thread n4lq
I am offering my K1 for sale. It is loaded with the following: K1-4. 4 bands 80, 40, 30 and 17 meters. KAT1 Internal automatic antenna tuner. Matches about anything. It is aligned and working perfectly. Looks new with no flaws. Non-smoking enviroment. Cost for a new kit is $478. Selling this one

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receive audio in CW

2008-08-08 Thread n4lq
Tom With my antenna input grounded, the S meter reads 0. With the ATT on, the S meter reads S3 with some random movement. Yes it is strange. I should never had tried this. Maybe it means the K3 is trying harder? Think I'll go mow the lawn or something. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - O

Re: [Elecraft] Paddle for K3

2008-08-08 Thread n4lq
There is an impedance mismatch between the Elecraft Hex Key and the K3 causing it to produce a ghost signal on harmonically related bands. I believe this is a firmware bug in the paddle and am asking Elecraft to look into this at once! I have tried to download the latest beta firmware for this

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Heil Adapter, which one?

2008-08-07 Thread n4lq
Eric Eric Bob Heil needs to be straightened out on this since he's telling people to buy the Yaesu adapter. Personally I think there's a market here for a desk mic. with Elecraft's name on it. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft"

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Heil Microphones

2008-08-06 Thread n4lq
I've always though the entire Heil thing was bunk They use the same little element in all mics and the shape-size of the case gives them a little different sound. They paint them gold and install them in large, empty metal cases to help our ego. I am now using a cheap computer headset and with t

Re: [Elecraft] ESSB Problem 40m

2008-08-06 Thread n4lq
to 100w then quickly decreases to 50w. Not so in USB. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "n4lq" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Cc: "Gary Surrency" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 11:18 AM Subject: [Elecraft] ES

[Elecraft] K3 Heil Adapter, which one?

2008-08-06 Thread n4lq
ubject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Heil Adapter, which one? n4lq wrote: I was thinking about ordering a Heil headset and had a question about which adapter to order. I though it would turn out to be the Kenwood adpt. According to Bob Heil himselfIt's the Yaesu adapter. I've been usin

[Elecraft] K3 Heil Adapter, which one?

2008-08-06 Thread n4lq
I was thinking about ordering a Heil headset and had a question about which adapter to order. I though it would turn out to be the Kenwood adpt. According to Bob Heil himselfIt's the Yaesu adapter. The confusion never ends. Yaesu had several ways of configuring their 8 pin mic jack. I read

[Elecraft] ESSB Problem 40m

2008-08-06 Thread n4lq
When using ESSB, any bandwidth, on 40 meters, LSB output power drops about 50% compared to USB. Turning off ESSB gives 100% power in either mode. I reloaded the latest firmware, 2.23, no change. 20 meters is 100% output on either sideband. Suggestions? Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___

[Elecraft] K3 ESSB?

2008-08-01 Thread n4lq
Is the ESSB enhancement coming today? Thought I read that somewhere. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub et

Re: [Elecraft] K3: KRX3 Shipping?

2008-07-29 Thread n4lq
Does Elecraft notify you before shipping to be sure you still want it? Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Phil & Debbie Salas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 6:34 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3: KRX3 Shipping? "Is anyone receiving their KRX

Re: [Elecraft] Sidetone Monitor Preference Opinions

2008-07-28 Thread n4lq
How about eliminating the tone when pushing either "pitch" or "mon" and only producint the tone when pushing "spot"? That seems like a good compromise. That way we could change pitch or st level mid-QSO and still have the tone available when we want it. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - O

Re: [Elecraft] Sidetone Monitor Preference Opinions

2008-07-28 Thread n4lq
Using a set of computer speakers which have their own gain control allows you to adjust the overall AF gain, including the sidetone then use the AF gain control on the K3 to adjust for band noise. That's how I avoid having to fiddle with the sidetone level. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] --

Re: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

2008-07-28 Thread n4lq
I use a reel with 6 lb line and a wrist rocket from Walmart with a lead fishing weight. Lay the reel on the ground and shoot the weight over the top of the tree. I try to avoid large limbs. You want the line over the soft bushy limbs. They act as a spring or shock absorber. Use the line to pull

Re: [Elecraft] Sidetone Monitor Preference Opinions

2008-07-28 Thread n4lq
Good point and there's probably no one answer to this therefore it should be made configurable. At least, the constant tone feature for level and pitch should be optional. Basically, if I could just reach for a knob and turn it when I want to change sidetone level during a QSO, I would be happy.

Re: [Elecraft] Sidetone Monitor Preference Opinions

2008-07-28 Thread n4lq
"If I want more sidetone, I turn the AF gain down which is simple rather than trying to turn the sidetone up." Obviously I missed something in life. Turning down the AF gain to get more sidetone? Ok..I'm going to take a walk and get some fresh air. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Origi

Re: [Elecraft] Sidetone Monitor Preference Opinions

2008-07-28 Thread n4lq
Again I agree. Changing the sidetone level or pitch requires us to listen to the constant tone which covers up everything. I think the intent was good but a bit impractical. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, July 28, 200

Re: [Elecraft] Sidetone Monitor Preference Opinions

2008-07-28 Thread n4lq
r decrease the sidetone level while sending or receiving with no interruptions. That's how it should be. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "David Pratt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "n4lq" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL

Re: [Elecraft] Sidetone Monitor Preference Opinions

2008-07-28 Thread n4lq
CW sidetone should follow the AF gain control and be adjustable so they are about the same level. Why would anyone want a fixed sidetone level? Changing from speaker to headphones requires readjustment of the sidetone level. When the xyl turns on the washing machine, I have to turn up the AF gai

Re: [Elecraft] WIDTH control - Was: ON4UN has a K3?

2008-07-26 Thread n4lq
I often hit the band button when I want to turn the rig off. Seems natural that the power button would be on top. No biggie Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "hank k8dd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 9:33 AM Subject

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees

2008-07-25 Thread n4lq
All you need is a dog, a cat and a rifle. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Martin Evans" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 12:46 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Antennas in trees Sorry for the off topic query but a few years ago I saw on

Re: [Elecraft] K#: 2.20 / 1.88

2008-07-24 Thread n4lq
In CW mode I see 8db of audio gain with NR engaged. In SSB, a reduction (not measured). It depends on what is being processed. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Brett Howard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Stan Rife" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Elecraft" Sent: Thursd

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Release Update (MCU 2.20, DSP 1.88)

2008-07-24 Thread n4lq
WOW...It's nice and loud now! Better than ever. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "wayne burdick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 12:26 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Release Update (MCU 2.20, DSP 1.88) Sever

Re: [Elecraft] Mode Disable????

2008-07-22 Thread n4lq
I think the modes are arranged in order of popularity with SSB being at the top and FM at the bottom. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "alsopb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 1:50 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Mode Disable Dave,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 BCB reception weak

2008-07-17 Thread n4lq
really need is a series tuned trap for 840khz but I guess that would need to be home brewed and installed in the front end. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Scott Prather" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'n4lq'" <[EMAIL PROTEC

[Elecraft] K3 BCB reception weak

2008-07-17 Thread n4lq
Is sensitivity very low below about 1000khz in the BC band or is it just me? It really drops off there and I can only pick up a couple of really strong stations below that. I did install the KBF3. Does that attenuate the BC band? I did make sure the ATU was in bypass. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PRO

[Elecraft] 80m QRN LP-PAN does it's thing

2008-07-09 Thread n4lq
I just completed a cw qso on 80m. Static is running 10 - 20 db over S9 tonight. There is nearly 1000 miles between us and the other station was using a magnetic loop antenna for transmitting made from 18ft. of copper pipe, 3ft. above the ground. Using the K3 under these conditions was rough. I t

Re: [Elecraft] In The Ham Radio Shack SMT Work What Tools Are Required..?

2008-06-24 Thread n4lq
I have changed a few SMTs and it's not easy no matter what people tell you. I used a product called Chip Quick. Go here: http://www.chipquik.com/ Their solder melts at 135 degrees F., mixes with the original solder and makes chip removal much easier. Resoldering is the touchy part! 73 Steve

[Elecraft] FS: K1 band module

2008-06-24 Thread n4lq
For sale: KFL1-2, band module for K1. Built for 80 and 20 meters. Assembled, working and tested, ready to plug in and go. I now have the 4 bander and no longer need this. $65 shipped CONUS. PayPal accepted. Reply off list to email address below. 73 Steve Ellington N4LQ [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Elecraft] 250 HZ XFIL QUESTION

2008-06-23 Thread n4lq
Mark Why did you put that 250hz filter in slot 5 then select filter 2? Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Mark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 8:42 PM Subject: [Elecraft] 250 HZ XFIL QUESTION The below applies to cw mode only at this tim

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] AFX operation

2008-06-23 Thread n4lq
I could swear that the audio was louder from the left speaker than from the right with AFX turned on so I got out my trusty DB meter and measured each one. They are identical. I think this is caused by speaker location. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Lyle

Re: [Elecraft] No field day this year for W0CZ

2008-06-23 Thread n4lq
This is almost as bad as those stupid Katigram things. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Mike Harris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] No field day this year for W0CZ G'day, And why do the 1000+ worldwide

Re: [Elecraft] Possible 2.02 FW glitch

2008-06-22 Thread n4lq
Try hitting your A>B button. I've had the same symptom after tuning outside of the hambands. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Mike N8XPQ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 7:40 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Possible 2.02 FW glitch Yes it

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX eq for CW

2008-06-21 Thread n4lq
Steve, Thanks for this insight. Can the RX EQ be saved per mode, that is, one for SSB and one for CW? Thanks and 73, Bud N7CW -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n4lq Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 6:44 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@ma

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX eq for CW

2008-06-21 Thread n4lq
Drew: I have my sidetone pitch set for 550 Hz. The RX EQ is adjusted so that the 400 HZ band (button 4) is at +2 and the others above that are all set for -16. This eliminated a lot of QRN and other band noise plus gives a slight peak near the IF center. Speaker choice will play a roll in this

Re: [Elecraft] SDR processing delays, Flex 5000

2008-06-19 Thread n4lq
The Flex 5000 has a wonderful receiver, great transmitter but those delays make QSK impossible. Also, it has a rather loud relay. The Flex is a hobby of it's own and many hours can be spent experimenting with all the settings. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto Notch

2008-06-18 Thread n4lq
Fred Autonotch is for SSB, not CW. Just push the NTCH button. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Fred Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 12:52 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto Notch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Auto-spot doesn't work in coarse tune mode

2008-06-15 Thread n4lq
Be sure "Coarse" is not turned on. Hold in the "Fine button". If coarse is engaged, CWT goes crazy when pushing Spot.. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Alan Bloom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 6:57 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Auto-spot doe

Re: [Elecraft] k3/psk on laptop

2008-06-11 Thread n4lq
"I find that with a good external card I just don't need any filtering" Huh? What about the AGC? Watching the waterfall you can easily see weak signals disappear when a strong one comes pops up within your bandpass. This is normal and no amount of dynamic range has any bearing on it. Sharp IF

[Elecraft] K3 Utility CW Terminal

2008-06-08 Thread n4lq
The "Terminal" feature on the utility would make a nice CW keyboard but isn't there some way to keep it in transmit mode while I'm typing? As it is now, it appears that one must first type some text then select "transmit" inorder to make it send. So close but yet so farOr am I just missing

Re: [Elecraft] N4PY software for K3 now available

2008-06-05 Thread n4lq
N4PY software simply provides rig control. Basically its a very nice program allows you to totally control your rig via your PC and it cost $65 up front and $30 per year thereafter. HRD provides all the above plus all the digital modes, PSK, RTTY etc. etc. It's free. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PRO

Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 Thoughts

2008-06-01 Thread n4lq
This is all wrong. No one should feel guilty for bringing up problems, making suggestions or discussing better ways to make the K3 operate. In fact, Elecraft designed the K3 with just this in mind and has already made dozens of firmware changes based on "Better Ideas". Therefore, I refuse to acc

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memories - Band changing etc.

2008-05-30 Thread n4lq
Julian Don't you need the DVR to make that happen? Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "G4ILO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 12:17 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memories - Band changing etc. Bill Coleman N2BC wrote: I miss dedicated

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - ESSB Availability

2008-05-29 Thread n4lq
Oh here we go againStop trolling for flames guys. Now we will start this same old argument again. If one is so concerned about how much bandwidth they use then switch to QRP CW and forget about SSB. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Bill Tippett" <[EMAIL

[Elecraft] K3 Need for compressor

2008-05-28 Thread n4lq
It seems that without the compressor it is difficult to obtain full SSB output. I'm listening to a guy right now on 160m in QSO. He had is compression on and as can be expected, was picking up plenty of fan noise from his amplifier. He was advised to "turn off the compression". This he did and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Bandswitching-My experiences to Date

2008-05-28 Thread n4lq
Dave: (Another fine LQ) I'd still prefer the ICOM/TenTec method of bandswitch but maybe once we get the LP-Pan and PowerSDR running full time, band changing will be 'point and click'. I plan to use a dedicated PC for the K3 and a separate PC for internet and other forms of entertainment. I know

Re: [Elecraft] K3s in WPX M/S - WOW!

2008-05-27 Thread n4lq
Confused.What is FIR vs. IIR? Can't find it in the manual. When you say "just these two bandwidths"...I thought the FLxBW settings were for the crystal filters, not the DSP so how do you change this setting for 50hz when it's not even a filter in the menu? Since I have the 200hz filter in sl

Re: [Elecraft] Built in sound card SR5

2008-05-25 Thread n4lq
Just put SR5.exe in Google. It's the first link that shows up. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Richard S. Lindzen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "ab2tc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 2:17 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Built in sound card Wher

[Elecraft] K3 Flat Audio?

2008-05-24 Thread n4lq
Has anyone else noticed this? Do you think it's something to do with filter shape? Maybe the audio amp. is indeed flat but the filters aren't and I'm compensating for them. WhateverI'm just glad there K3 has that nice EQ! N4L

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Optimizing TEXT DECode for CW

2008-05-22 Thread n4lq
I tuned in a couple of guys on 40m tonight who were going between 50 - 55 WPM. I set the decode to 30-90 but it wouldn't decode much of anything except a few words now and then. Signals were very strong. No amount of tweaking the RF gain or bandwidth helped. No biggie though. Mixw couldn't do i

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: a real bandscope

2008-05-19 Thread n4lq
With the Flex Radio, you don't have a choice. You must use the computer or you have no radio. Also, as good as the Flex's receiver is, it can't transmit CW worth a hoot and probably never will. It's got a clunky, slow and loud relay that will never be capable of satisfying us QSK types. For SSB

Re: [Elecraft] OT: stay away from these frequencies

2008-05-19 Thread n4lq
really important to know this. I'll have to aim my rhombic the other way now Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Ron D'Eau Claire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Elecraft Reflector'" Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 3:00 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] OT: stay away from these

Re: [Elecraft] a real bandscope

2008-05-19 Thread n4lq
I must agree Vic. That Kenwood SM-2xx is a total joke. There is no way to use it for finding signals. How one could consider it superior is beyond me. And yes...I had one...worthless. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Vic K2VCO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elec

Re: [Elecraft] RE: Dayton 2008 and IC7200

2008-05-18 Thread n4lq
That's a wonderful idea Henry. It would be a great option for Elecraft or even a 3rd party. The K3 lends it'self to that kind of expansion since it's got those machine screws all over it. Actuall, a front firing speaker on each side for stereo rx would be even better. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PRO

Re: [Elecraft] Help with cheap headset and K2

2008-05-18 Thread n4lq
Bill My warranty only covers use with the K3. :*) Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "nz0t" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 7:06 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Help with cheap headset and K2 Just for grins I bought a cheap Cyber Acoustics compute

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY filter for K3

2008-05-18 Thread n4lq
also allow use of the Dual PB feature in Data A. That should perfect things. Then I would not even bother using AFSK A. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Ken K3IU" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "n4lq" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Elecr

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY filter for K3

2008-05-18 Thread n4lq
itch sound, I would have to either change my Align macro or try to manually tune the RTTY signal which is terribly difficult, especially in a contest when transmissions last for only a few seconds. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Ken K3IU"

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY filter for K3

2008-05-18 Thread n4lq
Yes but it won't change the center fq. to 1500Hz so it will be like DATA A. I'm not sure what the purpose of changing the pitch is. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Ken K3IU" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "n4lq" <[EMAI

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY filter for K3

2008-05-18 Thread n4lq
age - From: "K3KO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 10:12 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RTTY filter for K3 Please turn on the K3 dual peak RTTY filter and tell us what you see then. Brian/K3KO n4lq wrote: Axel I was the first to respond to your question.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 1.96 beta issue

2008-05-18 Thread n4lq
Mine sounds perfectly normal in BIN. Levels are the same in any of the AFX modes. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Stewart Rolfe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "elecraft reflector" Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 4:33 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 MCU 1.96 beta issue H

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY filter for K3

2008-05-18 Thread n4lq
Axel I was the first to respond to your question. I told you that I was listening to RTTY through the 200 Hz, 5 pole filter and it worked fine. Then the experts came on here and using many words, explained why it couldn't work because it is too narrow. Maybe they do not actually have the filter

[Elecraft] test ignore

2008-05-16 Thread n4lq
I keep getting bounced. This is a test. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/ma

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Serial Commands?

2008-05-15 Thread n4lq
IF someone would just give me one command in the proper syntax I think i could figure this out. I read the manual but it's really vague. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Don Wilhelm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "n4lq" <[EMA

Re: [Elecraft] Heil Proset Plus and K3

2008-05-15 Thread n4lq
Wow. It would be interesting to know how that managed to work. The IC means the headset is wired for ICOM then with a Kenwood adapter to an Elecraft mic. jack with the bias on the wrong pin. (8) instead of (5) as etc. I'm glad it works but not sure why. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - O

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Serial Commands?

2008-05-15 Thread n4lq
ssage - From: "Don Wilhelm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "n4lq" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 6:01 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Serial Commands? Steve, Look at the "FW" commamd in the KIO2 Programmer's Reference. 73, Don W3FPR n4

[Elecraft] K3 Serial Commands?

2008-05-15 Thread n4lq
I'm trying to configure Mixw macros so it will send commands to select various filters, FL2 etc The "Programmer's Reference isn't much help to me. I was able to interpet the commands for my IC-7800 easily but this has me stumped. Can someone help me get started by telling me the command form

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY Filter for K3

2008-05-15 Thread n4lq
Axel: I am watching RTTY right now and using the 200 Hz 5 pole filter. The 170 HZ shift fits perfectly within the passband. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Axel Kaiser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 3:52 PM Sub

Re: [Elecraft] Very Dissatisfied With Elecraft Support

2008-05-15 Thread n4lq
Keep in mind. The IN34 will only ship one way. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "michael taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Cc: "Jon Perelstein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 11:36 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Very Dissatisfied With Elecraft Sup

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Questions

2008-05-15 Thread n4lq
Confusion still reins about the front panel mic. jack. The manual says pin 6 has 8v. This post says "5v when BIAS is on". So I measured it. Front Panel Mic. Jack: Pin 2 (PTT) has 5V no matter if BIAS is on or off. Pin 6 has 8 V always on. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] Very Dissatisfied With Elecraft Support

2008-05-15 Thread n4lq
Jon I'm sure theres plenty of guys here that would be more than happy to help you get it going if you don't mind sending it to them. I have a K1 and would be glad to help you want to ship it to KY. There may be someone closer to your QTH. That kit is a bit much for someone unfamiliar with elec

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] LINE IN not working

2008-05-15 Thread n4lq
Line in still works on mine after loading beta 1.96.Be sure MD is set for DATA A. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Laurent Ferracci" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 6:43 AM Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] LINE IN not working Hi friends, I

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Windows XP SP3 :<(

2008-05-14 Thread n4lq
Microsoft introduced SP3 in order to kill XP and make it easier for corporate Americal to recommend the change to VISTA. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "S Sacco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 8:18 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Wind

Re: [Elecraft] K3 BETA FIRMWARE RELEASE -- MCU rev 1.94

2008-05-12 Thread n4lq
I have to agree that the CWT worked better under the old firmware but I think I'll put up with it until it's fixed rather than go back to an older version. I'm using the beta firmware now and notice less bouncing around of the CWT indicator but it still locks in on the wrong frequency unless you

Re: Re[Elecraft] ceiver distortion

2008-05-12 Thread n4lq
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 12:21 PM Subject: Re: Re[Elecraft] ceiver distortion n4lq wrote: The K3 has the cleanest receive audio I've see thusfar. I'm likewise a bit skeptical (but I could be wrong) about the alleged K3 rx audio issues. My exp

Re: [Elecraft] Receiver distortion

2008-05-11 Thread n4lq
Gary Tell us about your speaker system. The K3 has the cleanest receive audio I've see thusfar. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Gary Gregory" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 9:19 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Receiver distortion Greetings

Re: [Elecraft] Computer Speakers

2008-05-11 Thread n4lq
eakers for your K3. I'm using a Logitech THX speaker system for both the PC and K3 and am manually switching between the sources. N4LQ Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Dave & Jeanne Robertson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecr

Re: [Elecraft] no transmit on K3

2008-05-11 Thread n4lq
Sometimes one of the front panel connector pins don't line up and that breaks the mic connection. If you have a computer mic hand, plug it into the rear panel, change the menu and see if that works. That would be rP.L Bias...in the menu. This will narrow down the problem. Steve Ellington [EMAIL

Re: [Elecraft] K3 No Six Meters

2008-05-10 Thread n4lq
Dave Works for me. I just push Freq ENT then 50.125 then the return/enter key. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Dave Agsten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 10:21 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 No Six Meters I wanted to check out 6 meters t

[Elecraft] K3 cheap mic

2008-05-10 Thread n4lq
I have been testing a few mics today and several stations have gone out of their way to report how excellent this cheap headset sounds. In fact, one guy said it sounded better than a Heil PR40. I worked with a local ham to adjust the TX EQ. +3db of #5 and +6db of #6 were added and the CMP set at

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - A complete BAND SWITCHING scheme using 33 memories

2008-05-10 Thread n4lq
Dunno Joe but I just tried ARCP and it won't talk to the K3. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'n4lq'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 5:34

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - A complete BAND SWITCHING scheme using 33 memories

2008-05-10 Thread n4lq
into the 480 and your're done. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Don Wilhelm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "n4lq" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - A complete BAND SWI

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - A complete BAND SWITCHING scheme using 33 memories

2008-05-10 Thread n4lq
That is a wonderful concept. Doesn't the Pegasus/Jupiter and Flex have such a feature? Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 12:07 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - A complete BAND SWITCHING

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