Re: [Elecraft] Talking filter Bandwidths

2004-11-13 Thread Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy
Morning Deni,

The bandwidth of a filter (in whatever form) has always been taken to mean
the bandwidth between the upper and lower 3db points of the filter's
attenuation vs frequency response, the 0db point being at the frequency of
least attenuation in the pass band. One hopes that the passband ripple is
much much less than 3db !! Other bandwidths are used, but the dbs of
attenuation must always be specified. If the attenuation is not specified,
then the 3db bandwidth is used.

The bandwidth at 6db attenuation is used together with the bandwidth at 60db
attenuation to determine the filter's shape factor, a number 1. Very often
the bandwidth at 80db of attenuation is used instead of that at 60db
attenuation, but the dbs of attenuation must always be specified. There are
good reasons for using the 6db figure, but I won't confuse the issue.

73 GeoffGM4ESD (near Cupar, Fife).


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Subject: [Elecraft] Talking filter Bandwidths


I have recently replaced my CW  Xtal Fiter set and done a realignment using
Spectrogram. I'm now attempting to measure my selected filter bandwidths and
using the -6dB points, is this incorrect ?
Is -3dB now  the preferred or accepted points for BW measurement specs?
Why is there some apparent confusion here, any thoughts?

73, Deni  K21188

F5VJC / GM3SKN

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Re: [Elecraft] 6th Annual QRP Contest Calendar for 2005

2004-11-13 Thread Ron Polityka

Hello,

When ordering the calendar, please make sure you use the correct PayPal 
button.


There is a US  VE button and now there is a DX button.

Shipment of calendars should be at the end of the month.

www.n3epa.org

72
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[Elecraft] It works again :-)

2004-11-13 Thread Ian J Maude
Hi all,
Just thought I would let you know I fixed my problem with the 60m and
160m installs.  I checked and rechecked everything and all seemed fine
which had me scratching my head.  In the end, the problem was the
seating of the 60m board.  I think I had the 8 pin header connected but
not the 3 pin.  It is a swine to get right and you can't get your
fingers in to check but once I reinstalled it all sprung into life, joy
:-)

Now I could get onto the alignment.  I tuned everything but I cannot get
the 160m board within the 1v to 7.5v range and the 60m range is very
low.  These are the readings I am getting.  I have ignored those bands
where the readings are well within spec.

1800 - 3.1v 2000 - 7.99v
3500 - 2.6v 4000 - 7.49v
5300 - 1.0v 5450 - 1.45v

All the other bands are between 2.0v and 4.8v.  I shifted the vco to get
60m in spec and I guess this is why 160m is out but why does the 60m
band have such low values?  I cannot get more than about 6w out on 160m.

Any thoughts?

Ian
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Re: [Elecraft] It works again :-)

2004-11-13 Thread W3FPR - Don Wilhelm

Ian,

Double check C75 on the RF board - be certain it is 470 pf (471).  You may 
also want to check all the VCO range capacitors (C71 thru C75) while you are 
at it too - you did change C71 to 120 pf did you not?


Nothing in the bandpass filter for 160 meters should have changed due to the 
addition of the K60XV, so perhaps your 160 meter low power problem was 
present before the K60XV addition.


73,
Don W3FPR

- Original Message - 


Now I could get onto the alignment.  I tuned everything but I cannot get
the 160m board within the 1v to 7.5v range and the 60m range is very
low.  These are the readings I am getting.  I have ignored those bands
where the readings are well within spec.

1800 - 3.1v 2000 - 7.99v
3500 - 2.6v 4000 - 7.49v
5300 - 1.0v 5450 - 1.45v

All the other bands are between 2.0v and 4.8v.  I shifted the vco to get
60m in spec and I guess this is why 160m is out but why does the 60m
band have such low values?  I cannot get more than about 6w out on 160m.




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[Elecraft] Re: K2 #4472 4 mhz alighment resolved

2004-11-13 Thread jerry
I  finaelecraftlly got a zero beat on the www 10mhz signal and the K2 display 
reads 1000 at the beat tone.
I had some problems  as shown below.
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Re:[elecraft] two problems K2 sn 4421

2004-11-13 Thread Bryan
Hi All

Have two problems with my new K2

1) Current limit operates at 2.5A where-ever I set the limit

2) Filter 4 always sets at approx 1kHz bandwidth, using Spectrogram.  Set up 
okay initially, but now faulty 

Grateful for any suggestions

73  Bryan G3AKF
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 CAT commands

2004-11-13 Thread Wolf-Ruediger Juergens
 I need a list of K2 CAT commands including the commands that
 represent the pressing of a key on the K2.  I can't find it on the
 Elecraft site but I know it exists somewhere.  Can someone give me a
 lead to where it is?

Hi Chas,
Did you look for this manual?
 http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KIO2 Pgmrs Ref rev E.pdf

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Re: [Elecraft] Talking filter Bandwidths

2004-11-13 Thread Bob Tellefsen
Deni
In the past, the -6 dB number was usually paired with a -60 dB number
to calculate the shape factor of the filter.
It would be the -60dB bw divided by the -6 dB bw, to give a shape
factor somewhere between 1 (vertical sided passband) and maybe
2 at the worst.

Not sure where the -3dB comes from, maybe advertising? :-)  Makes
the filter bandwidths look better.

73, Bob N6Wg
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[Elecraft] Neat Backpack idea

2004-11-13 Thread John ( N5BSD )
Just found this in an odd search and thought some others might be interested
in it as well.
A solar backpack, they say it provides 2.5 watts, might be an interesting
way to keep a small SLA battery
Charged, or maybe even the K2 on it's own as well as carry some of the other
operating needs in one package

Is a tad costly at the 130 dollar mark, but still a neat idea HI HI

http://www.eclipsesolargear.com/Backpacks.asp 


73
John
N5BSD 


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Re: [Elecraft] Talking filter Bandwidths

2004-11-13 Thread W3FPR - Don Wilhelm

Bob and all,

The proper point is the 'halfway' point - half the power is -3 dB (10 log 
0.5) but half the voltage is -6 dB (20 log 0.5).
The -3dB point would be used when plotting power curves, while the -6db 
point is correct for voltage or current plots.  Typical filters usually 
assume a power curve (-3 dB) points unless stated otherwise.  A plot of an 
IF filter could be either depending on the measurement techniques.  We are 
moving closer to consistancy with the use of dBm in stating power gain (or 
loss) within equipment like receivers, but I don't think everyone is on 
board yet.


Yes, the advertizing folks sometimes take advantage of differences like this 
to make their product look better - called 'specsmanship' in some 
engineering circles.  You have to read the really fine print.


73,
Don W3FPR

- Original Message - 


Not sure where the -3dB comes from, maybe advertising? :-)  Makes
the filter bandwidths look better.




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[Elecraft] PSK31 question

2004-11-13 Thread Dan Barker
Question about transmitter drive setup.

I'm about to go on the air with the K2 Power knob full clockwise, and the
soundcard drive (Digipan) set for about 1A draw on key down. Is that right?

Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 with KPSK2, er, ah KSB2

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Re: [Elecraft] PSK31 question

2004-11-13 Thread John D'Ausilio
I never ran across that method .. what I did (and seems to work OK and
sound reasonable) is to set power knob to desired power, then adjust
sound card level to just where agc blinks first LED ..

de John W1RT #3906


On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 15:52:33 -0500, Dan Barker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 Question about transmitter drive setup.
 
 I'm about to go on the air with the K2 Power knob full clockwise, and the
 soundcard drive (Digipan) set for about 1A draw on key down. Is that right?
 
 Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 with KPSK2, er, ah KSB2
 
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[Elecraft] K2 feature request

2004-11-13 Thread Geert Jan de Groot

I have a request for a K2 feature. I have a K2 with KPA100 and KAT100
in separate EC2. Currently, if the KAT100 is installed, the KAT2
just switches to through mode (CALP), fixed to ant1.

I recently bought an amp and find that neither the amp, nor a
typical antenna, is cleanly 50 ohms and hence there's work for
the tuner. If I enable the amp, I need to autotune to the 
input impedance of the amp, if I leave it offline, I need to
tune to the impedance of the antenna. This requires two
different tuner settings.

I note that the KPA100 has a separate pin to drive the PA key line
which means that, through software, the K2 can 'know' whether
or not it puts the amp in-line: if the software doesn't key 
the key line, you're running barefoot.

Instead of the current two antenna settings, I believe more
choices are possible:
A. KPA100/KAT100, ANT1, key PA line
   This is the normal case and puts the PA in-line.
B. KPA100/KAT100, ANT1, don't key PA line
   This leaves the PA in through mode and makes the thing run
   barefoot. Note that the K2 needs separate KAT100 settings for
   A and B as one is obviously driving different things
C. KPA100/KAT100, ANT2
   I've found that using two antennas sometimes helps,
   I've ran with a quad and a W3DZZ
D. KAT2 ANT2, no KPA100/KAT100
   For transverters and the like

I note that the various SWR bridges have outputs that can be three-stated,
just like currently happens. I really, really want more flexability
in my antenna settings. Also note that all four settings would
need separate, to-be-memorized tuner settings.

Oh, and when you'd hack on the antenna selector code, perhaps
the code can be improved: sometimes the KAT2 is stuck in CALP mode
after attaching a KPA100 at a previous session. It would be nice
if it would switch back to regular AUTO mode if the KPA100 isn't there.

What do others think?

Geert Jan PE1HZG


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[Elecraft] K2 Control Board

2004-11-13 Thread Glenn Haffly

K2 manual in parts listing shows an R22 , an 82K resistor.
I see no reference to this in the control board assembly or a place on the 
board , or I missed it.


Glenn 


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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Control Board

2004-11-13 Thread Joe - aa4nn

Look at the 3rd step, page 15.  R22 replaces a silk screened diode.
de Joe, aa4nn
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: [Elecraft] K2 Control Board



K2 manual in parts listing shows an R22 , an 82K resistor.
I see no reference to this in the control board assembly or a place on the 
board , or I missed it.


Glenn 



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RE: [Elecraft] PSK31 question

2004-11-13 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Ha! I fire up PSK31 from time to time, make a contact, then it's back to CW
for the next six months! 

Some modes, like some gear, are fun to tinker with in order to master the
techniques of making them work, but that doesn't mean that I'll enjoy using
them on the air all that much. 

As for keeping the audio below ALC threshold in SSB modes, the only issue I
can see is when the K2 is able to deliver more than rated power (10 watts
for a basic K2). At power levels above the rated maximum the finals may not
be as linear as they should, producing more distortion. So if all your K2
can make with the POWER control fully CW is 10 watts (like many of them on
the upper end of 10 meters), then it's not a problem. But down on 40 meters
the finals can be over-driven. That's why they make more than 10 watts of RF
on that band. That's fine for CW in which linearity in the finals is not
important, but not good for SSB which requires a linear power amplifier.

I've never seen any distortion numbers from Elecraft, but only noted that
the manual cautions against operating with the POWER control above that
which the K2 could deliver, or trying to run more than 10 watts output in
SSB with a QRP K2.  

Ron AC7AC



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[Elecraft] That should be Shortwave Receiver Kit HIHIHi

2004-11-13 Thread Fred Bennett N9TA
Hi Elecraft Gang

Is there a plan in the works for a shortwave receiver kit???


  73.de.Fred  N9TA

PS: Next time I'll wear my glasses when I'm emailin'

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Re: [Elecraft] PSK31 question

2004-11-13 Thread Tom Arntzen
What I do is to set the power for 5watts in qrpmode and adjust PC to the 
point where output just drop a little bit.
I think this will be almost the same as set power for 10 watts and adjust 
pcoutput for 5watts.
Somehow I have never liked the second method because I like to limit my TX 
the hard and secure way.
Some also advice to set tone for psk31 to a frequency so high that harmonics 
is outside the passband the ksb2 is capable to send in.

If you have basic KSB2 you could set tone to 1200-1300hz.
Harmonics will then be attenuated.
But I have tried to send 1000hz tone with 5watt setting and pcoutput just at 
droppoint.

Nothing sounds wrong on other rx in schack. No harmonics.

73 de Tom LA1PHA

- Original Message - 
From: Dan Barker [EMAIL PROTECTED]

To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 9:52 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] PSK31 question



Question about transmitter drive setup.

I'm about to go on the air with the K2 Power knob full clockwise, and the
soundcard drive (Digipan) set for about 1A draw on key down. Is that 
right?


Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 with KPSK2, er, ah KSB2

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Control Board

2004-11-13 Thread W3FPR - Don Wilhelm

Dan,

Don't throw that resistor away yet!!!  Yes, I agree that Acrobat Reader is 
useful for stuff like that, BUT ...


Check the 3rd step on page 15 of your Rev F manual - you will see that R22 
82k is placed into the holes marked 'D3'.


73,
Don W3FPR

- Original Message - 


No r22 on Control board. there is an rp2 that's 82K.

Viva Acrobat!

Download the PDF and use searches! It rocks!




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Re: [Elecraft] K2 feature request

2004-11-13 Thread Vic Rosenthal

Geert Jan de Groot wrote:


I recently bought an amp and find that neither the amp, nor a
typical antenna, is cleanly 50 ohms and hence there's work for
the tuner. If I enable the amp, I need to autotune to the 
input impedance of the amp, if I leave it offline, I need to

tune to the impedance of the antenna. This requires two
different tuner settings.


You might try this:  connect the two antenna outputs of the KAT100 to a 'tee' 
connector and take the output from the common to the amp.  Then tune up the 
KAT100 with the amp offline using the ANT1 setting.  Switch the amp online and 
tune the KAT100 using ANT2.  Then you will have two pre-tuned settings per band, 
one for the amp and one direct to the antenna.


It's not automatic, but at least you won't have to wait for the KAT100 to tune 
when turning the amp on or off.


--
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco

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RE: [Elecraft] Shortwave Reveiver kit ???

2004-11-13 Thread John_K7FD
If so, I will buy one...at least one, maybe TWO!!! 

73 John K7FD
http://webpages.charter.net/peanut ... all shortwave, all the time!

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 1:51 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] Shortwave Reveiver kit ???

Hi Elecraft Gang

Is there a plan in the works for a shortwave receiver kit???


  73.de.Fred  N9TA
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RE: [Elecraft] Shortwave Reveiver kit ???

2004-11-13 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
The KX1 covers a lot of the SWL frequencies around the 40/30 meter bands.
Not a true SWL receiver, but it does a great job with both SSB and AM and
fits in your pocket. And, of course, if you get bored with SWL-ing you can
do a little Hamming on the 40/30/20 meter CW bands too...

Ron AC7AC



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[Elecraft] WA3WSJ on Lancaster County Covered 3- Bridge Tour

2004-11-13 Thread Edward R. Breneiser
Hello all,
Look for me tomorrow 11/14 activating three Lancaster County Covered
Bridges.
 
7.280 and 14.280 + - qrm
 
72/73,
Ed, WA3WSJ
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[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

2004-11-13 Thread Kevin Rock

Good Evening,
   Another hectic week in Oregon but the weather is quite nice above 1200 
feet.  Down below it is gloom and mist but up here the stars are bright 
and the light pollution is minimal.  Hopefully the bands will be as great 
as they were on Thursday and Friday.  Then we can have fun on the two nets 
checking how things are going around the continent.


Please join us :

Sunday 2400z (Sunday 4pm PST) 14050 kHz
Monday 0300z (Sunday 7pm PST)  7045 kHz

Visit our web site: http://ecn.visionseer.com/ for further details.  Thank 
you for the web space Dan.


No special requirements or exchanges necessary on ECN just check in and 
see what happens from there.

  Take care all and see you tomorrow evening,
  Kevin.  KD5ONS
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Re: [Elecraft] Talking filter Bandwidths

2004-11-13 Thread Guy Olinger, K2AV
For a lot of us (I have seen this discussed before) the 3 db points 
are fairly useless as a real predictor of performance. The 6 and 60 db 
points do a much better job, telling where the skirts start, and where 
they are diving.


I will never forget my disappointment in the Collins 500 kHz CW 
mechanical filter (3 db) for my MP. I just assumed.


Best thing is to get a sweep of the passband. Funny how those are so 
hard to get for filters unless you're getting them from INRAD's 
webpage. They have the Collins curves as well. You can compare curves 
and see yourself. Interesting browsing.


You can see from the curves whether the skirts are still going strong 
and diving past 60 db or whether they're dying and on the way to 
having a poor ultimate rejection.


73, Guy


- Original Message - 
From: W3FPR - Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Bob Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Deni 
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Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 1:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Talking filter Bandwidths



Bob and all,

The proper point is the 'halfway' point - half the power is -3 dB 
(10 log 0.5) but half the voltage is -6 dB (20 log 0.5).


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