Re: [Elecraft] K3: ERR TXG message
Hi John, did you turn it on in the firmware? Easy to enough overlook... Page 42 - OWNER’S MANUAL Revision C1, November 18, 2007 Option Module Enables K3 options can be installed at any time. Once an option has been installed, use the associated CONFIG menu entry to enable it (see list below). Then turn the K3 off and turn it back on. This allows the K3 to find and test the module. • KAT3 ATU module: set KAT3 to BYP. • KBPF3 general-coverage band-pass filter module: set KBPF3 to NOR (if you’re installing a KBPF3 on the sub receiver, tap SUB while in the menu entry). • KXV3 RF I/O module: set KXV3 to NOR. • KRX3 sub receiver: set KRX3 to NOR-ANTx where x is your selected wiring for the sub receiver’s auxiliary antenna (1 = unused KAT3 ATU antenna, 2 = AUX RF jack, 3 = AUX RF in parallel with the RX ANT IN jack on the KXV3). For details on sub receiver antenna sources, see pg. 22. You may also need to set up crystal filters for the sub receiver. • KDVR3 voice recorder: set KDVR3 to NOR. • KPA3 amplifier module: set the PA MODE menu entry to PA NOR. See menu entry listings for information on other settings. vy 73 de toby John Unger wrote: Thanks for the reminder to put K3 in the Subject: line I just installed the KPA module and attempted to do the High Power Gain Calibration procedure at 50 Watts. But all that happens is that I get 0 Watts indicated and a ERR TXG message. Any idea what is going on? Manual says to refer to a mysterious Service Manual. Everything works FB up to 10 Watts. tnx es 73 - John, W4AU ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] band changing
I would imagine there's been some talk about the ergonomics of changing bands on the K3. Before I add my two-cents, has Elecraft committed to any improvements in this area? 73, Dick WC1M ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 #857 on the air
The kit arrived Friday and I spent most of Saturday building it (after running down to Radio Shack to get an ESD wrist-strap and anti-static mat package -- built a lot of stuff without ever using those items, but I wasn't going to take any chances with my new K3.) Completed and tested the 10W kit on Saturday and installed/tested the 100W PA on Sunday. Everything is working fine so far. No problems during construction -- panels fit fine, negligible button flex, etc. All calibrations were successful, though I had to go the very lowest setting of WMTR HP (10) to get the external meters (an LP-100A and a Nye RF Power Monitor) to read 50W. Anyone else have to go that low? I have a few suggestions to send to Elecraft on building the kit, but the only important one is that maybe the KBPF3 should be installed before the PA shield to make it easier to see the pins and sockets mating. Otherwise, the kit is extremely well thought-out and the instructions are excellent. I haven't had this much fun since Heath went out of business. My first impression, as a long-time user and beta tester of that *other* SDR, is that the K3 is a terrific product. The design and construction are first-rate. With one exception (on which I'll make another post), the ergonomics are excellent. It'll take some time to gauge the performance, but early indications are that it's going to great. Can't wait to use this baby in a serious contest effort. 73, Dick WC1M ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Bass in audio is good
Joe, W4TV wrote: This is key and should be enforced. Many years ago Bell Labs (and others) proved rather thoroughly that 2.4 to 2.6 KHz was more than adequately for communications purposes. Their tests were specifically in relation to toll grade audio for long distance telephony. The FCC rules specifically required a maximum bandwidth of 2.6 KHz on the US 60 meter channels. That should provide a strong example of what FCC and NTIA consider to be the maximum bandwidth necessary for single sideband operation in amateur allocations. -- Absolutely right Joe! But communications is only one part of the purpose for the Amateur service. Amateur Radio is basically an experimenters medium and, the Amateur part means that the experimentation is not necessarily with a stated purpose. The purpose for putting a signal on the air is whatever interests the individual that falls within the rules. That's why the rules are very, very broad. The idea is to allow the greatest possible range of activities on the bands. 60 meters is *not* a Ham Band. They are non-Amateur frequencies controlled by a whole different set of rules. Amateurs are allowed to use those frequencies only if they comply with those rules. That does not suggest that those rules should apply to the Amateur bands. Ron AC7AC ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 FW Download Crash
Joe Subich, W4TV-3 wrote: Thanks, that's good info. It is certainly easier to select the radio type to None than mess around changing serial cables. The alternative to none is to check the Disable Router Queries box. With that checked, Router will not do any polling while The K3 Utility has the port open. That said, I've updated my K3 several times through microKEYER II. On a couple of occasions I have forgotten to disable Router's polls and locked up the K3. Disconnecting power and restarting the upload was all that was required to recover. 73, ... Joe Subich, W4TV microHAM America http://www.microHAM-USA.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM [EMAIL PROTECTED] In response to a suggestion here a while back, I have simply created a new profile in my Router set for 'No Radio', 'No Polling' etc and called it 'K3 Upload' or something. Switching to that when invoking an upload seems to work every time with my K3/Microham CW Keyer. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-FW-Upload-Crash-tp17050382p17077043.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 FW Download Crash
On Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:13 -0700 (PDT), GW0ETF wrote: Good idea Stewart, Now if I can only find an existing profile to sacrifice I will do the same :-) 73 Stewart G3RXQ In response to a suggestion here a while back, I have simply created a new profile in my Router set for 'No Radio', 'No Polling' etc and called it 'K3 Upload' or something. Switching to that when invoking an upload seems to work every time with my K3/Microham CW Keyer. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Roofing filter for SWLing
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I read, with interest, the discussion about the K3's inability to + copy (or perhaps a better way to say it is to reproduce the audio of) + shortwave broadcast stations well without a wide FM filter. I just The problem isn't for shortwave broadcast stations in general, most of which are already restricted to the AM filter bandwidth, but for certain ones, particularly intra-USA ones, that use more than one 5kHz channel. + wondered if there is not, or could not be made, a provision to have no + roofing filter for someone who wants to listen to shortwave. I haven't This has already been covered, more than once. Without the filter, one will get image responses at 30kHz less twice the DSP IF filter bandwidth. You will also, probably, get aliasing at other frequencies. You may also get desensitisation and IMD, as the result of signals that not actually aliased into the DSP filer bandwidth. The LC filter, that others have proposed, may be enough to constrain to reject BC to BC interference, unless you are listening to something well out of area, but no filter at all is a non-starter. I believe there is a certain amount of LC filtering built in, but that will not be designed to provide adequate image rejecting and elimination of other close in aliases. -- David Woolley The Elecraft list is a forum for the discussion of topics related to Elecraft products and more general topics related ham radio List Guidelines http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_list_guidelines.htm ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 FM filter required for full AM receive width
Just to pass the time I used a wire to link across an unused filter position (with a series 0.1u DC blocking capacitor), adjusted the filter bandwidth to 8kHz, and listened to AM broadcast stations. Quite a respectable performance, much better than with a 2.7kHz filter. Now I know that it is worth making even a fairly loose LC filter just for occasional AM reception. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Mon, 05 May 2008 20:25:59 +0100, David Woolley (E.L) wrote: Jerry Flanders wrote: for SWL. Only downside (a minor one, IMO) is that you might get response from images 30 KHz away. How much weaker is a signal when you tune to its image 30 KHz up/down? Less than 30kHz. The whole point of the exercise is to use wide filters, so, assuming that the interference is from a carrier and appears in the demodulated audio, the image can be 25 (5kHz audio) to 20kHz (10kHz audio) away from the carrier (20 and 10kHz from the passband edge). If the interference is from an audio component at the extreme of the bandwidth and the transmit is the same as the receive bandwidth, the carrier can be 20 to 10kHz away (although in the latter case would have other problems). In practice, I would expect the carrier to get past a weak filter better than an extreme sideband frequency. Note this means that if the signals are trying to reproduce audio up to 10kHz, the adjacent channel will be an issue. ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] SSB output with new firmware
Using a scope and my LP-100A meter set to oeak read, I find that I need a setting of +2.0dB TXG VCE to equalise the SSB envelope with a CW carrier. Before +3.0 dB was not enough. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Mon, 05 May 2008 18:01:31 +0100, Ian J Maude wrote: Hi all, I installed the latest firmware this morning but have only just got around to testing. To be sure, I reset the radio and started the at the beginning, calibration and all. Having done all of that I set the CONFIG:TXG VCE menu item to 3.0 dB. The rig now almost gets to the set power on voice peaks. I would like a little more but it is close enough and *way* better than the 50% I was getting previously. A really big thankyou to Wayne, Lyle and everybody else for such a fast turnaround on a Sunday!! Many thanks Ian ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Roofing filter for SWLing
David Woolley (E.L) wrote: This has already been covered, more than once. Without the filter, one will get image responses at 30kHz less twice the DSP IF filter Sorry, I meant twice the audio bandwidth. For AM it is the IF bandwidth. bandwidth. You will also, probably, get aliasing at other frequencies. -- David Woolley The Elecraft list is a forum for the discussion of topics related to Elecraft products and more general topics related ham radio List Guidelines http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_list_guidelines.htm ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 TX DLY
TX Delay (control to amplifier) can be adjusted from 8 mS to 20 mS which is good. Question: Does the release time follow with the same - chosen - amount or do we have immediate release? Len SM7BIC ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] 60 M transmit problem on K3
Ian J Maude wrote: Hi John You need the software utility to open up the K3. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] to get it. Thanks for all the advice K3 now running on 60M John G3YPZ ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Download Problems. Hopefully solved.
I put a note based on Mike's experience into the USB troubleshooting page of K3 Utility Help, but maybe it was an RS-232 cable rather than USB to Serial Dapter. Mike which was it? Thanks, Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Yarnes Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 9:18 AM To: Mike; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Download Problems. Hopefully solved. Gads! I never would have thought of trying that! I can't wait for someone to give a logical explanation of what the problem could have been. I'm afraid all that tells me is that the wall socket you were using initially may have a problem. Have you checked it? Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 6:22 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Download Problems. Hopefully solved. Some readers may recall my ongoing problems loading new firmware to K3 #0215. I *may* have solved this problem.During problems with the 01.78/01.58 download, I changed the physical config of my K3 PC. - They had been plugged into 2 different wall sockets in the shack. I moved the Ks its power supply into the same socket as my PC the 01.78/01.58 download then worked well. Yesterday I downloaded 01.87/01.69, using this same config, all went well. It may not be a cure-all for everyone's problems, but could be classed as 'one more thing to check' has been reported to K3Support. 73 de Mike, zl1mh. ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] New Firmware AM FM Issues
Hi Folks, A couple of observations on the new Firmware. AM 1 Before the new Firmware, the AM carrier would not go above 5 watts. Now full power gives a carrier powe of 12 watts, which immediately falls to 5 watts - as it should. Once this has happened, subsequent transmissions remain at 5 watts carrier. 2 G0HNW reported that on tuning a very strong AM signal (ie Medium wave broadcast) produced a beat note - like the BFO is on in SSB mode. I can confirm I have this effect also. FM I tried this on 80M yesterday and had reports of low audio / deviation. I can't verify the deviation because I can't measure it. The audio level in the monitor is very low. This is with full mic gain and the mic set to high gain. It would be useful to be able to use the compressor in the FM mode. Hope this helps. 73 John G3YPZ ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Connecting the K3 to a PW-1
Hi, I have been using my K3 and PW-1 together. I use a Microham Band Decoder as the interface for automatic band switching and also switch bands on my SteppIR. With the latest firmware upgrades I only need to set the K3 for a little over 20 watts to get a KW out of the PW-1 on SSB. I use an Array Solutions PowerMaster wattmeter which I have programmed to shut down the keying line to the PW-1 if I exceed 1100 watts output. Without a negative ALC protection voltage for the K3, which as we know requires the oddball positive voltage, you have to make sure to be watchful of your drive power. I have had correspondence with ICOM tech support ref overdiriving the PW-1 should I accidentally pump 100 watts into it. They said it should not damage it but recommend using ALC and keeping drive levels to enable 1000 watts output. Being adventurous I pumped 100 watts into the PW-1, for a short duration, and got over 1400 watts output on the wattmeter. There was no damage and the cooling fans kicked in quickly. Feel free to contact me off group if you plan on using them together with a band decoder and I will fill you in on my settings and the quirks. 73's Mike WA8EBM ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 FIRMWARE UPDATE: MCU 1.87, DSP 1.69 (Finally!)
* SSB TRANSMIT BANDPASS EXTENDED AT LOW END. Improvement is about 2 dB at 300 Hz, 3 dB at 200 Hz, and 6 dB at 100 Hz. Can this be made optional? Excess LF response only wastes power at low frequencies and occupies excess bandwidth. We could add a menu entry for this -- it's on the list. Meanwhile, the low end is rolled off a bit in hardware, too, so in practice I don't think you'll have any problems with this. Hi. At what frequencies are the low end rolled off in hardware ? I think it should be as flat as possible and then rolled off by the microphone (low-cut switc etc.) or the TX eq. The TEN-TEC Omni VII for instance has a menu for TX roll-off (70-300Hz). Adding this will be a fine way for users to set the TX roll-off to the point they want. The only thing one must remember with the Omni VII is that if you set the TX bandwidth to 2400 Hz and the TX roll-off to 70Hz it will sound too muddy. Then one must move the TX roll-off to around 200Hz to cut off the low end. This also add's the 200Hz you set in the TX roll-off to the upper side of the passband (moving it from 2470Hz to 2600Hz). This way the TX bandwidth is still 2400 Hz, and the TX frequency passband are 200Hz - 2600Hz. Alternativly, one can have one single SSB TX bandwidth menu who cuts off at specified frequencies: 2400 Hz : 300 - 2700 Hz 2600 Hz : 200 - 2800 Hz (default?) 2800 Hz : 200 - 3000 Hz 3000 Hz : 100 - 3100 Hz (requires 6kHz IF filter) 3500 Hz : 70 - 3570 Hz (requires 6kHz IF filter) 4000 Hz : 50 - 4050 Hz (requires 6kHz IF filter) This is maybe easier and more user friendly as it cuts off the low end as well, and it's easier to get a good sound without adjusting several menu's. Having a bit more low end and more bandwidth is fine when using 10m or 6m locally for ragchew on a quiet band. Best regards LA4AMA Roar -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-FIRMWARE-UPDATE%3A---MCU-1.87%2C-DSP-1.69---%28Finally%21%29-tp17041394p17053977.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Pitch adjustment
Pitch selection by 10Hz is on wish list on http://www.zerobeat.net/smf/index.php/board,25.0.html I do not know how many supporters it have but I suppose this is only small f/w change (but programmer can have extremly oposit meanining!) and that there are more important issues now on the list. So keep in mind this, comment this and I am sure we will be happy again :-) (as we are with Auto CW in newest f/w) 73! L. -dst- K3 #727 Stan Rife napsal(a): The frequency steps for PITCH adjustment appear to be 50hz. Is this the only step selection for the PITCH adjustment? Stan Rife W5EWA Houston, TX K2/100 SN 4216 K3/100 SN 0690 ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: K3 Band Changing using Memories
In reply to Dick Green WC1M / Mon, 05 May 2008 23:06:37 -0700 I would imagine there's been some talk about the ergonomics of changing bands on the K3. Before I add my two-cents, has Elecraft committed to any improvements in this area? 73, Dick WC1M I took the advice of one of our loyal contributors as I have copied below. Works wonderfully for me. I have memories set for DX beacons as well. Windy KM5Q K3 #764 Santa Fe, NM = From: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: March 10, 2008 6:24:41 PM MDT To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3: remembering filters per mode, etc I think it might be valuable to share how some of us (but not ALL of us!) set up our K3's. You can really do a lot of neat things in terms of setting it up. Remember that the memories can store a TON of information per memory. Here is what I have done; maybe it will give some you a couple of ideas for YOUR approach. First, I loaded the keypad memories (0-9) as a sort of band switch. I borrowed (stole) from another user's idea which was posted here quite a while ago. It was clever and is worth repeating. For the Keypad #'s I did this (slightly different than what was originally suggested, but works for me). 1 = 10 meters 2 = 20 meters 3 = 30 meters 4 = 40 meters 5 = 15 meters (five and fifteen both start with the same sound...) 6 = 160 meters (emphasis on the 6 sound) 7 = 17 meters 8 = 80 meters 9 = 12 meters (so it's not perfect) 0 = 6 meters (which I don't have an antenna for, so I kept it out of the way) Now here's the trick. I made sure to set VFO A for CW with all of my favorite CW parameters (meter display = SWR and RF Power, filters = 500hz (what I have here), DSP BW = 400hz (what I like), VOX, QSK, AGC=F, etc. I set up VFO B for SSB, again with my favorite SSB parameters (meter display = CMP ALC), AGC = S, filter = 2.7 (what I have), DSP BW = 2.6, Shift = down a bit (how I set it up), HI/LO as I set it up, etc. This is done via filter modes I and II. I am not using Alt 1 and Alt 2 for my style, but you can. Don't forget to be on your favorite frequency for the mode you are selecting. I did this for EVERY band (key-pad number, as per above cheat sheet). So if I'm on 10m cw and want to go 15m cw, I tap MV, then tap 5 on the keypad, and I'm there! If I had wanted to go to SSB on 15, I'd do the same thing, but when done I would tap VFO A/B and I'm on SSB in the SSB portion of the band. If you operate mostly SSB, set them up so that VFO A has the SSB info. But now it gets even better (at least for me). The M1 = M4 memories also store all that stuff but on a per band basis. So, let say I'm on 15m. I put 21000 into VFO A and 21060 into VFO B (the latter being the QRP frequency). For each (both on CW), I set up the other parameters as I like for CW. I put that into M1. For M2, I set up for SSB. VFO A = the bottom of the phone band, along with all my favorite SSB settings. I set VFO B for somewhere higher in the band, say 21.350, again with all my favorite SSB parameters, including filters, shift, etc. For M3, I set up for RTTY. I'm not a big RTTY type, so basically I have a discrete frequency somewhere where the RTTY guys seem to hang out, set the MODE for FSK D, decoder ON, CWT=ON, etc. and when I want to see some RYRYRYRY, I just M3. So once I get to 15m using my keypad band switch, I can zero in on where I want to be using M1 - M4. Do this on every band. This may not be the best way for you, but I like it! Kind of a neat trick. Right now, TX5C is the callsign of the Clipperton DxPedition. Over the last two days, they have been rock solid on fixed transmit frequencies (at least on cw) per band. It is trivial to plug those into the memories per band (say, M4). SPLIT is saved and I would pick something up 5 as a starting point. Or you might want to use the XIT instead. By the way, if you LOCK their transmit frequency, that appears to be SAVED also. Amazing. Prior to using LOCK on their transmit freq, I found myself thinking that I was tuning around for where I should transmit (in split) when I was actually on THEIR frequency (not a good idea, since I then lost where they were transmitting). So LOCKING the VFO on their transmit frequency completely prevents that from happening. Maybe this is what getting old is. LOL Doing all of this, I never use the MODE switch and BAND up/down. I haven't added up how many taps it takes to do it this way vs the other ways, but this is way is fun and I'm not navigating all of the front panel and having to spin the VFO like crazy or pushing RATE or COARSE buttons to get close to where I want to be. Setting up every parameter the way you want it for every band does take a little time (not much once you get going) and also a little skill. I can't remember how many
Re: [Elecraft] K3: ERR TXG message with KPA3
Hi Toby - Yes, I did turn the KPA3 on, but thanks for the hint. I should also add that all my filters have the correct offsets set (with - signs...), and I have the 2.7 KHz filter set as the transmit filter for all modes. I should probable reiterate that the radio calibrates fine on all bands with the power level set at 5 Watts. 73 - John, W4AU At 02:00 AM 5/6/2008, Toby Deinhardt wrote: Hi John, did you turn it on in the firmware? Easy to enough overlook... Page 42 - OWNERS MANUAL Revision C1, November 18, 2007 Option Module Enables K3 options can be installed at any time. Once an option has been installed, use the associated CONFIG menu entry to enable it (see list below). Then turn the K3 off and turn it back on. This allows the K3 to find and test the module. KAT3 ATU module: set KAT3 to BYP. KBPF3 general-coverage band-pass filter module: set KBPF3 to NOR (if youre installing a KBPF3 on the sub receiver, tap SUB while in the menu entry). KXV3 RF I/O module: set KXV3 to NOR. KRX3 sub receiver: set KRX3 to NOR-ANTx where x is your selected wiring for the sub receivers auxiliary antenna (1 = unused KAT3 ATU antenna, 2 = AUX RF jack, 3 = AUX RF in parallel with the RX ANT IN jack on the KXV3). For details on sub receiver antenna sources, see pg. 22. You may also need to set up crystal filters for the sub receiver. KDVR3 voice recorder: set KDVR3 to NOR. KPA3 amplifier module: set the PA MODE menu entry to PA NOR. See menu entry listings for information on other settings. vy 73 de toby John Unger wrote: Thanks for the reminder to put K3 in the Subject: line I just installed the KPA module and attempted to do the High Power Gain Calibration procedure at 50 Watts. But all that happens is that I get 0 Watts indicated and a ERR TXG message. Any idea what is going on? Manual says to refer to a mysterious Service Manual. Everything works FB up to 10 Watts. tnx es 73 - John, W4AU ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.8/1415 - Release Date: 5/5/2008 6:01 AM ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Single Band SWR problem
Craig - I had a very similar problem. I was operating on 20 CW into my non-resonant antenna (SWR about 7:1) using the internal tuner. All of a sudden I had a high SWR. My Powermaster showed that the external antenna system hadn't changed. I was able to have the K3 ATU re-tune, and then everything was OK again. However, I laterr found tha my SWR was high on some of the high bands whne looking into a dummy load. It was 1.2:1 on 17 meters, about 1.5:1 on 15 meters, about 2:1 on 12 meters, and 1.5:1 on 10 meters. This occurred with the ATU bypassed on both A and B outputs. Fine on all other bands, including 6 meters. I stepped through the relay switching manually to make sure I could hear each click, and all relays seemed to be working fine. When I was unable to find any problems, Elecraft replaced the ATU and everything has been fine since. But this was very puzzling. If a ATU relay contact had failed so that a component was in-line all the time, I'd expect things to get worse as you went higher in frequency. - not peak and then get better again I also considered that maybe a MOV in the ATU had failed. But there are separate MOVs for A and B outputs. OF course, as long as the ATU would tune OK, I could continue to operate. But I could no longer set the power at 5- and 50-watts properly on 15-, 12-, and 10-meters.with the tuner bypassed. Anyway, replaceing the ATU fixed the problem for me, but I'd sure like to know what the problem was. Phil - AD5X My first real problem (or operator error?) with K3 SN 608 just occurred. I got on 20 CW with my usual antenna (a resonant dipole) and the K3 is showing a 2:1 SWR and folding back power. I bypass the tuner with this antenna since its SWR is in the 1.2 to 1.3 range. My external SWR meter shows the usual 1.3. If I engage the K3 tuner it will tune to a 1:1 indication on the K3 meter and register the requested output power, but the actual output power measured externally is in the range of 70 to 80 W for 100W on the K3 meter. Next I tried a known good dummy load and the K3 acts the same with it - indicates a 2 to 1 SWR. Interestingly, it works fine with the dummy load on all the other bands (shows 1.0 to 1 SWR) except 20. It has worked fine before on 20 with this same antenna and as far as I know nothing has changed. I'm running firmware version 1.78. Will welcome any ideas or suggestions Thanks ... Craig AC0DS ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 Alignment and Testing Part 1 Troubles
I know this list is mainly for K3 owners. Still notice few postings for K2, so am hoping for some help. I am having a rather vexing time with Alignment Testing Phase 1. My problem is that all of the front-panel controls and display work as they should EXCEPT for the Menu/Edit button. The button press is making it to U2, can see the voltage change on pin 6. All the chip voltage checks seem normal. I have performed the master reset operation, it proceeds as expected but doesn't fix the problem. One additional behavior noted is that if the K2 rests overnight without power connected, then the Menu button is pushed immediately after power-up and initialization is completed ( 7.100 c on display ), the st L 40 appears. Usually this will only work once or twice, thereafter it stops working. Elecraft is sending a new MCU, but somehow I suspect this isn't the problem because everything else seems to be working so well. Has anyone else experienced this problem, or does anyone have advice about how to determine the root cause of the problem ? 73, Curt KB5JO ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3; SWL Filters
I wonder if all changes for SWL shouldn't be reserved only for the second receiver. I want to be sure that a world class transceiver designed for HAM operation does not get screwed up by creeping specs from changes being made to change it into something else. Look up the history of the German Messerschmit airplane in WW II for an example of what can happen. The world's best airplane got changed into something that could hardly fly. Ken http://www.cashcowhunter.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Alignment and Testing Part 1 Troubles
G'morning Curt: Sorry I can't help you with your specific problem, but PLEASE don't think that this list is mainly for K3 owners. It may look like it at times, but this list was here long before the K3 was even announced and is open to any and all issues related to any Elecraft product. It is certainly appropriate to pose your K2 related query here. Hope that the new MCU fixes your problem. 73, Ken K3IU ~ Curt wrote: I know this list is mainly for K3 owners. Still notice few postings for K2, so am hoping for some help. I am having a rather vexing time with Alignment Testing Phase 1. My problem is that all of the front-panel controls and display work as they should EXCEPT for the Menu/Edit button. The button press is making it to U2, can see the voltage change on pin 6. All the chip voltage checks seem normal. I have performed the master reset operation, it proceeds as expected but doesn't fix the problem. One additional behavior noted is that if the K2 rests overnight without power connected, then the Menu button is pushed immediately after power-up and initialization is completed ( 7.100 c on display ), the st L 40 appears. Usually this will only work once or twice, thereafter it stops working. Elecraft is sending a new MCU, but somehow I suspect this isn't the problem because everything else seems to be working so well. Has anyone else experienced this problem, or does anyone have advice about how to determine the root cause of the problem ? 73, Curt KB5JO ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 SSB Output Greater on USB
I find the SSB peak output greater on USB than LSB. This anomaly occurs on all bands and can be as much as approximately 15 to 25 watts peak difference depending on band. I hope this can be corrected in firmware. Roy Morris W4WFB K3 #323 ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Rtty Tx Setup Question
Meant to reply to all, so the list would be copied. Sorry, the coffee is still brewing and has not yet been able to have its usual impact. Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 K3/100 - S/N 766 For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. David Wilburn wrote: I would be happy to do that, but the guidance was a little too general for my experience level. I have a serial cable connection working to the K3. It works with N1MM for transmitting CW (found the settings on a webpage) and I tried setting the com port in MMTTY, and tried it, but it did not work. I'm sure, due to my lack of experience with MMTTY, it is a setting I am missing. I believe OFF-DTR worked for N1MM for CW, would I likely have to use something different for MMTTY? Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 K3/100 - S/N 766 For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. Greg wrote: Hi Dave. Why use VOX? It works better if you use PTT on the RS232 port connected to the K3. Please checkout the PSK/Audio based data modes tip on the Operating Tips page. If you MUST use VOX, you may need to turn the VOX GAIN almost all the way up. 73 Greg AB7R - Original Message - From: David Wilburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Discussion List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 5:36 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Rtty Tx Setup Question I have K3 766 setup and trying to do RTTY AFSK. Copied from a previous post; 1. Connect speaker out from sound card to line in on the rear panel of K3. 2. Connect line in on sound card to line out on the rear panel of K3. 3. Go to main menu, use vfo b to select mic select and vfo a to select Line In 4. Turn on Vox by holding the Vox button. 5. Go to Main menu, select Vox using VFOB and pick a value for Vox gain. I have it set at 15 or so. 6. Use Mic to set line gain appropriately. Mine is at 15 or so. 7. With mode Data, press DATA MD and select AFSK A I have done all of these, but I cannot get the line in to go into transmit using VOX. If I move the connection from the computer over to the mic in, and change the mic in config to rear panel, it transmits fin. I am trying to understand why line out will not transmit? My FP is in need of the mod, but I have not performed that yet. I am doing all of this from the rear. -- Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 K3/100 - S/N 766 For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1416 - Release Date: 5/5/2008 5:11 PM ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 Alignment and Testing Part 1 Troubles
Curt, This list is for *Elecraft* owners, and those interested in any Elecraft gear. That includes the KX1, K1, K2, transverters, KRC2, the mini-modules and yes, the K3. Discussion about the K3 has filled the reflector contents of late, but there are others asking about the other products. Have you considered that you might have a bad pushbutton? Since you say all the other buttons work, that just might be the case. I would specifically ask if the XIT button works. How about the BAND+ and BAND- buttons? The MENU and XIT buttons share the same line to Front Panel U2 (pin 6) and RP1 pin 3 must be well soldered. In addition, consider that the MENU pushbutton may have a bad solder connection - the legs do not stick very far through the board. Try soldering the pushbutton from the top of the board. The fact that you can sometimes get it to work points to a bad solder connection rather than a firmware chip problem. Check the soldering at the points I mentioned above. 73, Don W3FPR Curt wrote: I know this list is mainly for K3 owners. Still notice few postings for K2, so am hoping for some help. I am having a rather vexing time with Alignment Testing Phase 1. My problem is that all of the front-panel controls and display work as they should EXCEPT for the Menu/Edit button. The button press is making it to U2, can see the voltage change on pin 6. All the chip voltage checks seem normal. I have performed the master reset operation, it proceeds as expected but doesn't fix the problem. One additional behavior noted is that if the K2 rests overnight without power connected, then the Menu button is pushed immediately after power-up and initialization is completed ( 7.100 c on display ), the st L 40 appears. Usually this will only work once or twice, thereafter it stops working. Elecraft is sending a new MCU, but somehow I suspect this isn't the problem because everything else seems to be working so well. Has anyone else experienced this problem, or does anyone have advice about how to determine the root cause of the problem ? ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB Output Greater on USB
I also find USB gives a greater peak output than LSB, filter 2.7k. Hope this can be fixed. Peak power output still only about 80 watts with CONFIG: TXG VCE set to +3dB but if this means the output is very clean, I can live with this lower output power. Mike G8ALS - Original Message - From: Roy Morris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 1:14 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 SSB Output Greater on USB I find the SSB peak output greater on USB than LSB. This anomaly occurs on all bands and can be as much as approximately 15 to 25 watts peak difference depending on band. I hope this can be corrected in firmware. Roy Morris W4WFB K3 #323 ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1416 - Release Date: 5/5/2008 5:11 PM ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: SSB output power
I have excactly the same problem, also awaiting an answer Ian J Maude wrote: OK, I was waiting to see if the firmware sorted this but it has not. If I hold tune or use a key, I get full output power on my external meter. On SSB I get about 40-50W showing on peaks for a setting of 120W. This is the same whether into my trusty old Sommercamp YP-150Z or via the Bird into a Termaline. It is also exactly the same into a tuned dipole. This is also with the TXG VCE set to +3dB! If I connect the 101Z or another radio into these meters, no problemo. So can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? I use a Goldline in the front connector and currently it is on front panel high with a mic gain of 10 and compression of 15. That kicks up the ALC just fine. The K3 is #455 with the stock 2.7kHz filter with FRQ set to -0.91 as per the label on the filter and no gain. Ideas please?? 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster Member RSGB, GQRP K2 #4044 |K3 #455 ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-SSB-output-power-tp17046091p17047045.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Connecting the K3 to a PW-1
From what I can determine, both the Icom PW-1 and the Yaesu Quadra (which I have) BOTH utilize the ALC circuit to protect the amp in oddball situations such as an antenna disconnect/intermittent/whatever. If you are going to run without the ALC, you are putting your expensive finals at risk. Wayne, we need your recommendations for a circuit to fix this please please please. Having actually blown up the output circuit of an amp when the antenna coax connector was intermittent (I was not using ALC then), I am gunshy about protective circuits. Jerry W4UK At 04:46 AM 5/6/2008, Mike Penkas wrote: Hi, I have been using my K3 and PW-1 together. I use a Microham Band Decoder as the interface for automatic band switching and also switch bands on my SteppIR. With the latest firmware upgrades I only need to set the K3 for a little over 20 watts to get a KW out of the PW-1 on SSB. I use an Array Solutions PowerMaster wattmeter which I have programmed to shut down the keying line to the PW-1 if I exceed 1100 watts output. Without a negative ALC protection voltage for the K3, which as we know requires the oddball positive voltage, you have to make sure to be watchful of your drive power. I have had correspondence with ICOM tech support ref overdiriving the PW-1 should I accidentally pump 100 watts into it. They said it should not damage it but recommend using ALC and keeping drive levels to enable 1000 watts output. Being adventurous I pumped 100 watts into the PW-1, for a short duration, and got over 1400 watts output on the wattmeter. There was no damage and the cooling fans kicked in quickly. Feel free to contact me off group if you plan on using them together with a band decoder and I will fill you in on my settings and the quirks. 73's Mike WA8EBM ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 - Pitch adjustment
Please add me to the list of supporters of a 10 Hz resolution in the pitch adjustment for the K3. This is what I'm used to with my trusty Ten Tec Omni 6. 73, Chuck Guenther NI0C K2/10 s/n 5853 K3/100 ordered Jan 21 ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Pitch adjustment
On Tue, 6 May 2008 10:27:22 -0500, you wrote: Please add me to the list of supporters of a 10 Hz resolution in the pitch adjustment for the K3. This is what I'm used to with my trusty Ten Tec Omni 6. [snip] Me too... Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. --Benjamin Franklin 1775 Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like. http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] band changing
Dick Green WC1M wrote: I would imagine there's been some talk about the ergonomics of changing bands on the K3. Before I add my two-cents, has Elecraft committed to any improvements in this area? Wayne has talked about a menu parameter to activate or deactivate each band. So if you do not have an antenna for 160 meters, you could exclude that. Or if you never use 60 meters! You could also set it up before a contest to exclude WARC bands. Obviously I don't speak for Elecraft, but I believe that something like this is in the works for a future firmware release. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 FM filter required for full AM receive width
Stewart Baker wrote: Now I know that it is worth making even a fairly loose LC filter just for occasional AM reception. Keep in mind that you can copy AM stations quite well in SSB mode by zero-beating the carrier and choosing the better sideband (some SWBC stations seem to transmit only one sideband plus carrier). I'm not suggesting that this provides high-fidelity reception, but it is surprisingly good, especially for speech. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Data Filter Bandwidth?
Am I dreaming or did the new firmware cause the data mode bandwith to drop from 6kHz down to 4kHz? I have the 6kHz filter and want to take advantage of all the BW I can get. 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Downgrading [if you're in this group, please contact me directly]
If you're having difficulties with the latest firmware upgrade, I'd like to ask that you first contact me directly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) rather than downgrade. I'll work with our staff to try to quickly resolve your issues. Our full attention is on the firmware. We've had a few cases where the new FPF file didn't load properly. That's responsible for most of the anomalies reported. This is easily resolved with another firmware load, and I'll step you through it. If there are other issues, we need to correct them and re-release the firmware. We need your help gathering this data. One other general comment. A few of you have privately expressed concern that we're adding too many niche features, and that these might compromise basic CW/SSB/DATA performance. This is definitely not the case. The latest release improves all basic modes. But more important, the new features (such as being able to send CW while in SSB modes) have absolutely no impact when not used, and in fact must be specifically turned on in the menu. If you don't turn them on, you won't be able to use them, accidentally or intentionally. I look forward to working with you to make the K3 meet all of your expectations. It'll be easier if you use the latest firmware and give us your immediate feedback. Thanks 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 ALC polarity fix
Most amps in common use provide a negative-going ALC voltage. And most rigs in common use are compatible with this. The K3, however, requires a positive-going voltage. According to the K3 FAQ at http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3FAQ.htm#SignalArchitecture , Once ALC is working to our satisfaction, we'll provide simple interfacing information that will allow the use of negative control voltages (probably a resistive divider pulled up to a positive supply, or at most an op-amp circuit). The ALC appears to be working OK now. If this is correct, I would like Elecraft to give me the information to build the interface circuit. Whether or not someone on this list thinks that ALC is not necessary or not wise in the average ham station is not important to me at this time - the engineers at Yaesu do not agree with you concerning their Quadra amp. They tell me that I must connect ALC for emergency protection of the finals. Quoting from my Quadra's manual p4.: The ALC cable must be connected between the transceiver and VL-1000 to prevent overdrive of the amplifier, and especially to facilitate the proper operation of the protection circuitry if sudden antenna system problems should cause the SWR to rise to dangerous levels. Jerry W4UK (Two Quadras, One K3 with another K3 on order.) ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: K3 ALC polarity fix
Jerry Flanders wrote: Most amps in common use provide a negative-going ALC voltage. And most rigs in common use are compatible with this. The K3, however, requires a positive-going voltage. According to the K3 FAQ at http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3FAQ.htm#SignalArchitecture , Once ALC is working to our satisfaction, we'll provide simple interfacing information that will allow the use of negative control voltages (probably a resistive divider pulled up to a positive supply, or at most an op-amp circuit). Jerry, The ALC function is still disabled, but I plan to turn it on and provide the interface details by the end of this week. Would you like to test the implementation prior to general release? 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Data Filter Bandwidth?
Always been 4 KHz as far as I can tell. Norm is 400 Hz just like CW. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of n4lq Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 12:18 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Data Filter Bandwidth? Am I dreaming or did the new firmware cause the data mode bandwith to drop from 6kHz down to 4kHz? I have the 6kHz filter and want to take advantage of all the BW I can get. 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Shipping Status
Once again Elecraft , it has been quite a while since a shipping update was posted. I could do as Fern suggested in an email to me and call you however if each of us waiting for a radio took the time to call my guess is that many man hours would be lost in answering each individual call. Why not post an update and I am sure that will satisfy those of us that are waiting for our radios? To those of you who choose to email me and bitch about being tired of reading these posts on the reflector, save your strength. You have your radio, I don't have mine..and I have waded through several hundred posts that did not interest me, about Anderson power poles and what filter etc. what Mike etc. Besides; complaining to me will not produce the result that you hope for. I have NOT taken up a significant amount of bandwidth here as this is only my second post...that I remember, and the previous one was also a request for a shipping update. 73 Garry/Ve7ajj ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Pitch adjustment
In a message dated 06/05/2008 05:13:17 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is Elecraft - where - the difficult is performed immediately, the impossible takes a little longer ;) Kevin. KD5ONS NO The difficult was done yesterday, the impossible is done today and miracles take a little longer. Alan G8FMH ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Heavy hum after Upgrade
Hello, I did the 1.87 upgrade and today did the 1.88. I did not work any ssb after doing 1.87 but today saw some posts concerning ssb output to drive amps, etc. Sooo, I decided to check it out and found that I have heavy hum on the keying of my MH2. I am set for FP.L with biasI initially had the microHam MKset up with MH2 going into the back of the MK (has several snap on chokes from my O II days) and when keying the mike I without saying anything, I get heavy hum and 8 bars of ALC; CMP flickers with about 4 to 5 bars...MIC is set at 20 and CMP at 20 (worked ok in the past). With CMP at 0, I still get 7 bars of ALC just by keying the MH2. I can hear the hum when the MIC is anything above 3. I took the MK out of the circuit...disconnected from computer and exited the routerMH2 is plugged directly into front panel and all previous problems still exist...Suggestions? Is there a way to re-load 1.87 or even 1.86? 73 Tom CX7TT ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: K3 Heavy hum after Upgrade
Tom, I can't think of any reason that the firmware upgrade could have caused this, but one of our engineers will be contacting you shortly to help you figure it out. tnx Wayne N6KR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I did the 1.87 upgrade and today did the 1.88. I did not work any ssb after doing 1.87 but today saw some posts concerning ssb output to drive amps, etc. Sooo, I decided to check it out and found that I have heavy hum on the keying of my MH2 --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Heavy hum after Upgrade
Heavy hum is rare. Most experience ho hum or heavy sigh after the upgrade. :-) Sorry ... - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - -Original Message- I did the 1.87 upgrade and today did the 1.88 ... and found that I have heavy hum on the keying of my MH2 ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 Heavy hum after Upgrade
Make sure the 2 tone osc is set to off George ne2i Sent from my iPhone On May 6, 2008, at 2:10 PM, wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom, I can't think of any reason that the firmware upgrade could have caused this, but one of our engineers will be contacting you shortly to help you figure it out. tnx Wayne N6KR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I did the 1.87 upgrade and today did the 1.88. I did not work any ssb after doing 1.87 but today saw some posts concerning ssb output to drive amps, etc. Sooo, I decided to check it out and found that I have heavy hum on the keying of my MH2 --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Rush To Install Firmware
A word from the wise regarding firmware upgrades. Be not the first to accept the new or the last to reject the old. These words sure saved me hours and days of grief in my years of big mainframe computer management. More than once I have seen supposedly simple upgrades in software cause big problems that never showed up in vendor testing. So my suggestion is to look, listen, wait, and then carefully make a decision of when to upgrade to new firmware. Bob K9PAG -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Rush-To-Install-Firmware-tp17089869p17089869.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Rush To Install Firmware
A word from the wise regarding firmware upgrades. Be not the first to accept the new or the last to reject the old. These words sure saved me hours and days of grief in my years of big mainframe computer management. More than once I have seen supposedly simple upgrades in software cause big problems that never showed up in vendor testing. So my suggestion is to look, listen, wait, and then carefully make a decision of when to upgrade to new firmware. Bob K9PAG -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Rush-To-Install-Firmware-tp17089879p17089879.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re-visiting The K2
Hi All, It has been a long time since I built my K2 (#72). But it still is working like a champ! I started pondering the idea of having a 2nd K2 to leave at our summer location so I wouldn't have to haul an extra radio back and forth. Building another one could have been fun, but a friend of mine decided to part with his relatively new K2 in order to step up to a K3. Since he is an excellent builder, and the price was right, I took it off his hands. This K2 is relatively spartan, but it did have the SSB module and the 160 meter option. He had the ATU kit still in the package, so I bought that too. Adding DSP was very tempting, but I'm so impressed with the Datong filters (actually an analog filter, but it works bettter than just about any DSP outboard unit I've ever tried) I decided to just use one that I have. As I expected, the K2 works flawlessly, and probably better than my original unit, although I haven't put them side by side yet. I plan to do that though. That could be interesting, and also could determine which one stays home! I had forgotten how involved building the ATU module was. It's not that it is all that difficult, but there is a lot to the process. It took me a lot longer than the bag of parts suggests! But it all went together smoothly, and now it is installed and doing its job well. Elecraft ATU's are really a good add. I have a small complaint about the ATU installation. It is necessary to remove the K2's back panel, which also partially covers the bottom. This includes having to detach the power transistors, which is something of a problem. Those transistors are installed with thermal pads attached, and several small pieces of hardware. It's not a simple process detaching and re-attaching these transistors properly. The only reason you have to go through all of this is to install a 2 pin male connector at P6 on the RF board. I think that connector should be part of the K2's construction whether an ATU is definitely planned or not. It certainly would simplify later installation of the ATU, and the cost of the 2 pin connector has to be only a nominal amount. It just doesn't make much sense to me that you would not istall this part when you build the K2. There was only one instance when I thought I had a construction problem. That came during the Preliminary Tests procedures on P. 13 of the instructions. During the procedure where you check to make sure all the relays are functioning, I got a nice, clear clicking sound on everything but N1 and N2. But when I exited the menu, and then cycled between antenna 1 and antenna 2, the relays were clicking appropriately. Now they all click when I cycle through using the ATU menu setting. Not sure why this occurred, but both antenna positions are working fine now, and I don't see any problem around K17 and K18. Hopefully I haven't overlooked anything. So, now I will go do some A/B testing between the two K2's. They sound very similar to my ear. Interestingly, both seem to max out around 12 watts. They both are a bit anemic on audio output, but it is adequate. QSK is superb, and I've gotten very nice audio reports. The K2 was an excellent radio in 1999, and it still is today. Heck, I'm ready for SO2R operation! Dave W7AQK ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 VOX Sensitivity
Many of you have observed that the VOX sensitivity is less in the latest code release for the K3. I believe this is now fixed and has been in testing - with satisfactory results so far - since yesterday. Wayne and I are working on a release targeted for later this week intended to fix this problem and a couple of others that have been brought to our attention. We appreciate your patience. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: S/N 841 Arrived
K3/100 kit arrived today (May 6, 2008) Ordered 11/28/07. 2.1 filter option. All parts accounted for. 73, Joe N9VX Connersville, IN ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Filter Backorder
Is there any time frame on the back order of 1.8 filters? Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Manuals
At 06:48 PM 05/05/08, David Pratt wrote: In a recent message, David Yarnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes I think the manual should be downloadable in Word, Gosh, I sincerely hope not, David; I for one do not wish to have to start installing another Microsoft product. How about Corel WordPerfect? Hmmm, please don;t force me to install yet another word processor (g). No! Let's stick with Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Files. Most people have Acrobat on their PC and can print out in whatever size of paper they choose. Of course one could actually produce and distribute documents in .rtf format. Just my humble opinion! Suggesting WordPerfect might be seen as an act of defiance. Thom ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Backorder
They arrive this week. Eric Lee Buller wrote: Is there any time frame on the back order of 1.8 filters? Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 FM filter required for full AM receive width
Vic K2VCO wrote: Stewart Baker wrote: Now I know that it is worth making even a fairly loose LC filter just for occasional AM reception. Keep in mind that you can copy AM stations quite well in SSB mode by zero-beating the carrier and choosing the better sideband (some SWBC stations seem to transmit only one sideband plus carrier). I'm not suggesting that this provides high-fidelity reception, but it is surprisingly good, especially for speech. I'm becoming increasingly amused by this back-and-forth about AM short-wave broadcast reception and what is right in terms of receiver performance. As an SWL for nearly 50 years, let me put this in perspective by asserting that there are two kinds of short-wave listeners: There is the guy (if a ham, he is probably a DXer) who wants to dig out that weak, garbled signal from some obscure African republic that is hiding 5 kHz from (and about 60 dB below) 40-over-S9 Radio Nederland. And then there is the guy (if a ham, he is probably a rag-chewer) who wants to put on his smoking jacket and slippers, sit back in his favorite armchair with a pipe and a snifter of brandy, and actually LISTEN to Radio Nederland. I have great affinity for both these approaches to SWLing! No need to argue about it. :-) They do require two entirely different and fundamentally incompatible approaches to receiver design and performance. If you can embody both approaches in one receiver by providing adequate configuration options, so much the better. That's one of the things I'm really looking forward to in the K3 once the AM options are completely fleshed out. Bill W5WVO ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Rush To Install Firmware
On Tue, 06 May 2008 11:51:16 -0700 (PDT), Bob K9PAG wrote: So my suggestion is to look, listen, wait, and then carefully make a decision of when to upgrade to new firmware. Bob K9PAG The more people ingnore this suggestion, the better it works for those that don't. 73, Drew AF2Z ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Upgrade Firmware/ Revert back
The upgrade problem was solved thanks to Wayne. Several of the new features seem to be working. There are so many new bells that I will need several days to check thru them. Basically I did two things for a successful upgrade. I suspected a problem going thru the MKII with No Radio and No Polling. So I switched to another USB to serial interface. That was one thing. The other was I deleted all of the upgrade files (possible corruption??) and downloaded new files to transfer with the K3 Utility. I uploaded the 1.88/1.70 set and re did the VCO CAL. It runs from 1 to 50 at about a second per count. then a variable speed from 50+ to 127+. No errors on Tech MD exit or on the next power cycle. It works like a charm now and tickled pink with the K3 again. Regards and again thanks to Wayne for his help. Ed KE3D -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1417 - Release Date: 5/6/2008 08:07 ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 VOX Sensitivity
Great news. Thanks. I just loaded the firmware in the new rig, so I didn't have anything in the past to judge by. But I was wondering a bit. Fixing problems before I am can even find them. Too cool. Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 K3/100 - S/N 766 For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. Lyle Johnson wrote: Many of you have observed that the VOX sensitivity is less in the latest code release for the K3. I believe this is now fixed and has been in testing - with satisfactory results so far - since yesterday. Wayne and I are working on a release targeted for later this week intended to fix this problem and a couple of others that have been brought to our attention. We appreciate your patience. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Backorder
Sweeet! Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 K3/100 - S/N 766 For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: They arrive this week. Eric Lee Buller wrote: Is there any time frame on the back order of 1.8 filters? Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Shipping Status
I can definitely state, that having gone through the wait, and received the radio, that these posts are easier to put up with. ;) Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 K3/100 - S/N 766 For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. VE7AJJ wrote: Once again Elecraft , it has been quite a while since a shipping update was posted. I could do as Fern suggested in an email to me and call you however if each of us waiting for a radio took the time to call my guess is that many man hours would be lost in answering each individual call. Why not post an update and I am sure that will satisfy those of us that are waiting for our radios? To those of you who choose to email me and bitch about being tired of reading these posts on the reflector, save your strength. You have your radio, I don't have mine..and I have waded through several hundred posts that did not interest me, about Anderson power poles and what filter etc. what Mike etc. Besides; complaining to me will not produce the result that you hope for. I have NOT taken up a significant amount of bandwidth here as this is only my second post...that I remember, and the previous one was also a request for a shipping update. 73 Garry/Ve7ajj ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Backorder
I was a little optimistic. :-) I am now told by our supplier early next week. 73, Eric WA6HHQ David Wilburn wrote: Sweeet! Dave Wilburn --- Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: They arrive this week. Eric Lee Buller wrote: Is there any time frame on the back order of 1.8 filters? Lee - K0WA ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 FM filter required for full AM receive width - OT
put on his smoking jacket and slippers, sit back in his favorite armchair Smoking Jacket. Ut-oh - not politically correct these days. Now hey're called them Cancer coats - I think. ;-) joking - AM is something less without DSB and a carrier imo... [Elecraft] K3 FM filter required for full AM receive width Bill W5WVO w5wvo at cybermesa.net Tue May 6 17:11:20 EDT 2008 Previous message: [Elecraft] K3 FM filter required for full AM receive width Next message: [Elecraft] K3 FM filter required for full AM receive width Vic K2VCO wrote: Stewart Baker wrote: Now I know that it is worth making even a fairly loose LC filter just for occasional AM reception. Keep in mind that you can copy AM stations quite well in SSB mode by zero-beating the carrier and choosing the better sideband (some SWBC stations seem to transmit only one sideband plus carrier). I'm not suggesting that this provides high-fidelity reception, but it is surprisingly good, especially for speech. I'm becoming increasingly amused by this back-and-forth about AM short-wave broadcast reception and what is right in terms of receiver performance. As an SWL for nearly 50 years, let me put this in perspective by asserting that there are two kinds of short-wave listeners: There is the guy (if a ham, he is probably a DXer) who wants to dig out that weak, garbled signal from some obscure African republic that is hiding 5 kHz from (and about 60 dB below) 40-over-S9 Radio Nederland. And then there is the guy (if a ham, he is probably a rag-chewer) who wants to put on his smoking jacket and slippers, sit back in his favorite armchair with a pipe and a snifter of brandy, and actually LISTEN to Radio Nederland. I have great affinity for both these approaches to SWLing! No need to argue about it. :-) They do require two entirely different and fundamentally incompatible approaches to receiver design and performance. If you can embody both approaches in one receiver by providing adequate configuration options, so much the better. That's one of the things I'm really looking forward to in the K3 once the AM options are completely fleshed out. Bill W5WVO ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: AM Reception
I have run a number of tests on my K3 regarding low-level BFO-like whistles reported during AM reception. Signals less than -16 dBm (57 dB over S9) do not exhibit this behavior, but signals above this strength do. For the time being, if you are listening to an AM station that is this huge, please be sure PRE is OFF and ATT is ON. In my case, the low-level heterodyne did not appear until the signal at the antenna jack was at -6 dBm (S9 + 67 dB). Further, if the K3 is tuned to the station's carrier frequency, the low-level heterodyne becomes inaudible. If the signal is stronger than this, disconnect your antenna! You should still be able to hear the station :-) Seriously, we'll investigate further to see what can be done about this. But in the meantime, please understand that only huge signals exhibit the symptom, and then only if you are not tuned to the station's carrier frequency. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: AM Reception
Seriously, we'll investigate further to see what can be done about this. But in the meantime, please understand that only huge signals exhibit the symptom, and then only if you are not tuned to the station's carrier frequency. 73, Lyle KK7P Wow, Lyle! It sounds like with a little more work you'll nearly have a synchronous detector for us. Dave W5DHM ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3; SWL Filters
I don't believe it's a zero-sum proposition to design an HF receiver that performs optimally on all bands and modes. Any feature that could possibly be added to the K3 to make it a killer SWL receiver should have no ill effect on it's ham-band performance at all. Paul WW2PT Ken-99 wrote: I wonder if all changes for SWL shouldn't be reserved only for the second receiver. I want to be sure that a world class transceiver designed for HAM operation does not get screwed up by creeping specs from changes being made to change it into something else. Look up the history of the German Messerschmit airplane in WW II for an example of what can happen. The world's best airplane got changed into something that could hardly fly. Ken http://www.cashcowhunter.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3--SWL-Filters-tp17081168p17093683.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Something happened behind my back!
My K3 will not turn on. It was semi-alive last night. When I press the Power button, the power supply meter reads about 2 amps and its lighted meter glow brighter, but the K3 front panel lies lifeless. I have been troubleshooting what appears to be a problem: when attempting to calibrate the KSYN3 I repeatedly got VFO A: E5, VFO B: ERR VCO at the test's conclusion. Pushing ahead I attempted to perform the cal for KREF3 using the beat frequency method, but could not hear any on the air signal that were recognizable. Instead there were various signals roaming across the bandwidth. My first thought was to use a better antenna, but later pulled the KSYN3 to check for lead clearance and proper mating of the connector. All seemed ok, but the radio wouldn't work. So I left it still giving me VCO errors and went to bed. Just getting home I found the condition I mentioned above. I'm not sure which direction to take, but I think I'll back off and watch baseball before going through the schematics. ttfn -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX (to come) ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Internal Bluetooth Interface Integration Addon
Hi, I finally did another project on my K2 #4130. I was tired of using a serial cable for just basic control of my K2 with Hamradio Deluxe. I integrated an internal bluetooth interface bound to the KIO2. So, I am still able to use the KIO2 as usual OR via bluetooth connection with my CF-30 laptop. Since I don't have the internal battery installed in my K2, I used the ON/OFF switch for other purpose. to activate or desactivate the internal bluetooth feature inside my K2. So if I don't need the bluetooth interface and want to save about 50-70 mA I have just to turn to OFF position and that's it !! The interface is powered from the 5V line on the control board. That way, I can still monitor how current it takes by switching ON and OFF the interface and look at the K2 internal meter display. This interface is fully compatible with all software... including Hamradio Deluxe. A good thing also is Windows recognize the interface as a «remote control» interface using serial protocol.. And I also include my own brand and name inside interface firmware. Windows always see this piece of hardware. «ELECRAFT K2 SN:4130» If you want to take a sneek peek at my pictures just click the link below http://www.flickr.com/photos/va2ss The integration was very straight foward. And you do not loose nothing, even the external DB9 connector... can't use serial protocol on both at the same time for sure, that's logical but can use the DB9 with the control cable for the KPA100 and the bluetooth for the remote control at the same time. Another clumsy project from me Any comment are welcome. See you at Dayton 73 de J-F VA2SS -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Elecraft-K2-Internal-Bluetooth-Interface-Integration-Addon-tp17093696p17093696.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Stereo speakers for k3
I have a pair of MFJ-281 speakers I want to connect to k3 #241. Each speaker has a mono 3.5mm plug at the end of its cable. Does anyone have a better way to connect than by cutting off the connectors and wiring them direct to a 3.5mm stereo plug. There's not much room inside the end of the 3.5mm plug. I'd like to hear from some of you who have already solved this problem. Thanks, Joe k4nvj ___ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Internal Bluetooth Interface Integration Addon
I forgot to mention that my K2 have now a MAC address :-) 73 J-F VA2SS wrote: Hi, I finally did another project on my K2 #4130. I was tired of using a serial cable for just basic control of my K2 with Hamradio Deluxe. I integrated an internal bluetooth interface bound to the KIO2. So, I am still able to use the KIO2 as usual OR via bluetooth connection with my CF-30 laptop. Since I don't have the internal battery installed in my K2, I used the ON/OFF switch for other purpose. to activate or desactivate the internal bluetooth feature inside my K2. So if I don't need the bluetooth interface and want to save about 50-70 mA I have just to turn to OFF position and that's it !! The interface is powered from the 5V line on the control board. That way, I can still monitor how current it takes by switching ON and OFF the interface and look at the K2 internal meter display. This interface is fully compatible with all software... including Hamradio Deluxe. A good thing also is Windows recognize the interface as a «remote control» interface using serial protocol.. And I also include my own brand and name inside interface firmware. Windows always see this piece of hardware. «ELECRAFT K2 SN:4130» If you want to take a sneek peek at my pictures just click the link below http://www.flickr.com/photos/va2ss The integration was very straight foward. And you do not loose nothing, even the external DB9 connector... can't use serial protocol on both at the same time for sure, that's logical but can use the DB9 with the control cable for the KPA100 and the bluetooth for the remote control at the same time. Another clumsy project from me Any comment are welcome. See you at Dayton 73 de J-F VA2SS -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Elecraft-K2-Internal-Bluetooth-Interface-Integration-Addon-tp17093696p17093697.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Katiegram received
K3/100 kit ordered Dec 10. Katiegram May 5 for shipping in 7-10 days. Exciting! Doug K3KW ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Katie-gram arrived
For those of you watching for these Katie-gram arrived this evening for my Dec 11 K3 order. Happy Camper, N2BC ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Stereo speakers for k3
Pick up a Y 1/8 stereo adapter at Radio Shack and plug it into the back of the K3 (speaker jack). Replace both speaker plugs with stereo types and solder one of the speaker's hot lead to the tip of one plug and to the other plug's ring for the other speaker. This is the most expensive and labor consuming method. The other method is to take a 1/8 stereo patch cable and chop off the connector on one end then chop off the connectors on both speakers and wire all of this together so that each speaker is connected to the appropriate channel. Be sure to observe polarity and there is no guarantee that the speakers are wired the same inside so you might want to remove the back and take a look. A note on speaker placement: The MFJ-281 should be placed directly on top the desk, below ear level, not on a shelf. Also, you will see a huge DB increase by placing the speaker against a solid object such as a wall etc. Location makes a huge difference. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Joe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 9:15 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Stereo speakers for k3 I have a pair of MFJ-281 speakers I want to connect to k3 #241. Each speaker has a mono 3.5mm plug at the end of its cable. Does anyone have a better way to connect than by cutting off the connectors and wiring them direct to a 3.5mm stereo plug. There's not much room inside the end of the 3.5mm plug. I'd like to hear from some of you who have already solved this problem. Thanks, Joe k4nvj ___ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1417 - Release Date: 5/6/2008 8:07 AM ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Shipping Status
I was in the same boat until today when I got the Katiegram informing me that my K3, ordered Dec 8, will ship soon. So, you might use a date of 5 months after your order date as the general guideline. They will most likely be able to improve that time as goes by. 73, John W2XS VE7AJJ wrote: Once again Elecraft , it has been quite a while since a shipping update was posted. I could do as Fern suggested in an email to me and call you however if each of us waiting for a radio took the time to call my guess is that many man hours would be lost in answering each individual call. Why not post an update and I am sure that will satisfy those of us that are waiting for our radios? To those of you who choose to email me and bitch about being tired of reading these posts on the reflector, save your strength. You have your radio, I don't have mine..and I have waded through several hundred posts that did not interest me, about Anderson power poles and what filter etc. what Mike etc. Besides; complaining to me will not produce the result that you hope for. I have NOT taken up a significant amount of bandwidth here as this is only my second post...that I remember, and the previous one was also a request for a shipping update. 73 Garry/Ve7ajj ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Shipping-Status-tp17088647p17093709.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Stereo speakers for k3
Joe, Obtain a Radio Shack PN 274-375 1/8 Dual Mono Jack to 1/8 Stereo Plug Y Adapter. Plug your mono speaker plugs into the adapter and plug the adapter into the K3 speaker jack. 73, Don W3FPR Joe wrote: I have a pair of MFJ-281 speakers I want to connect to k3 #241. Each speaker has a mono 3.5mm plug at the end of its cable. Does anyone have a better way to connect than by cutting off the connectors and wiring them direct to a 3.5mm stereo plug. There's not much room inside the end of the 3.5mm plug. I'd like to hear from some of you who have already solved this problem. Thanks, ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] OT - Looking for a code buddy
I have decided it is time to learn morse code! I have been using the computer for practice, both sending and receiving. The K3 in test mode makes a great practice oscillator. I made my first, very slow, CW contact today on 20 meters to a very patient ham in Texas. It was probably the most nervous I have ever been on ham radio. I would like very much to have a kind, patient, but honest (brutally so, if necessary) local ham to work with me on the air a little while each week. Please contact me off list to set something up if you are willing to assist me in my learning. Thanks and 73 Josh K6ZRX ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Something happened behind my back!
Thomas Norff wrote: Hi Dick, my fully equiped K3 takes 0.87 A while receiving... first of all i would do the initial poweron checks again Good luck, hopefully nothing damaged so far... 73 Thomas, DM7TN -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dick Roth KA1OZ Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:49 AM To: K3 Support Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Something happened behind my back! My K3 will not turn on. It was semi-alive last night. When I press the Power button, the power supply meter reads about 2 amps and its lighted meter glow brighter, but the K3 front panel lies lifeless. I have been troubleshooting what appears to be a problem: when attempting to calibrate the KSYN3 I repeatedly got VFO A: E5, VFO B: ERR VCO at the test's conclusion. Pushing ahead I attempted to perform the cal for KREF3 using the beat frequency method, but could not hear any on the air signal that were recognizable. Instead there were various signals roaming across the bandwidth. My first thought was to use a better antenna, but later pulled the KSYN3 to check for lead clearance and proper mating of the connector. All seemed ok, but the radio wouldn't work. So I left it still giving me VCO errors and went to bed. Just getting home I found the condition I mentioned above. I'm not sure which direction to take, but I think I'll back off and watch baseball before going through the schematics. ttfn -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX (to come) ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Wow! I was just fooling around, pushing multiple panel buttons when it came alive! I thought that maybe there was a backdoor/override-override...well I'm just speculating. Well it turns on and off properly now, but I'll call Aptos tomorrow evening (EDT) and see where else my journey takes me. Thanks to those who gave me encouragement. This is a really nice list to be a part of. -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA K3/100(Kit) SN 000859 Titan-DX (to come) ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Help with new K3
At long last my new K3 arrived today. Ordered 10/29/07, Katiegram on 4/9 and it arrived May 6, 2008. It is an assembled radio. I have just begun to set it up for operation. But I have run into an early problem. I'm sure it's probably my fault. I purchased a pro-set with the radio. Unfortunately, I get no output to the headphones when I plug it into the rear phone jack or with the front jack using an adapter. Furthermore, when the mike was plugged in it appeared that something was shorted because the transmit light came on and would not turn off. When I unplugged the mike the transmit light was not on. I'm not sure that I turned the bias on before I plugged in the mike. I have since turned the bias on but have not yet rechecked it. When the phones are inserted in the rear phone jack the speaker goes off but there is no sound in the headphones. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what stupid mistake I'm probably making? Bruce- W8FU ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Shipping Status
I also received a Katiegram for my second K3 ordered 12/12/2007. However, since I was changing from factory assembled to kit and delivery would have put its arrival while I am away for Dayton, I have asked her to put the order on hold until it can be shipped complete (with the KRX3 that was ordered at the same time). It looks like he backlog slightly less than five months. Of course Dayton orders (and filling the KRX3 orders) may push it back out a bit. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John W2XS Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 9:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Shipping Status I was in the same boat until today when I got the Katiegram informing me that my K3, ordered Dec 8, will ship soon. So, you might use a date of 5 months after your order date as the general guideline. They will most likely be able to improve that time as goes by. 73, John W2XS VE7AJJ wrote: Once again Elecraft , it has been quite a while since a shipping update was posted. I could do as Fern suggested in an email to me and call you however if each of us waiting for a radio took the time to call my guess is that many man hours would be lost in answering each individual call. Why not post an update and I am sure that will satisfy those of us that are waiting for our radios? To those of you who choose to email me and bitch about being tired of reading these posts on the reflector, save your strength. You have your radio, I don't have mine..and I have waded through several hundred posts that did not interest me, about Anderson power poles and what filter etc. what Mike etc. Besides; complaining to me will not produce the result that you hope for. I have NOT taken up a significant amount of bandwidth here as this is only my second post...that I remember, and the previous one was also a request for a shipping update. 73 Garry/Ve7ajj ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Shipping-Status-tp17088647p17093709.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] More on K3 trouble
Well, since the first message I tried my other proset which I use for my FT 1000D. I noticed that it had a stereo 3.5 mm stereo plug on it which I use through a 1/4 inch adaptor. It worked fine on the K3! So I wonder if the proset which came with the K3 which has a mono 3.5 plug could be the problem? If so, is there a solution? I notice the package info said it was for the K2. Since the K2 does not have stereo as I recall it would make sense to have a mono plug on it. But does it work with the K3 which does have stereo capabilities? Bruce-W8FU ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: K3 Band Changing using Memories
Windy K5MQ wrote: I took the advice of one of our loyal contributors as I have copied below. Works wonderfully for me. Ah! That's what I was looking for. I need a way to get to each band without scrolling through all the bands because 1) it's quicker when contesting, and 2) I have a software-driven antenna switching and tuning system that follows the rig frequency. When scrolling through bands on the K3, it unnecessarily throws switches and sends tuning commands to my 3-stack of 4-el SteppIRs, Acom amp, etc. Also, I didn't like having 60m included in the order (had to patch my software to ignore that band...) The keypad memory trick solves the problem nicely. Personally, I find it more intuitive to load the keypad memories in the same layout as most modern amateur rigs: 160/80/40, 30/20/17, 15/12/10. I know that order by heart. In fact, the labels on all modern rigs are so small and my eyes are getting so old that I don't bother to read the keys anymore -- I know which band is which by the relative positions of the keys. Glad I didn't shoot my mouth off. Thanks for the tip, Windy. I have another questions about band changes, which I'll post separately. 73, Dick WC1M ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 ham vs general band changes
The K3 manual says the Band switch scrolls through the ham bands. But if I enter a general coverage frequency, say 11.000, it becomes the setting of the nearest ham band. So, when I'm scrolling, I see 7.000, 11.000, 14.000, etc. I have to re-enter 10.100 to get 30m to the right setting. 11.000 isn't a ham band frequency, so IMHO it shouldn't be stored in the scrolling order for the ham bands. I think it would be an improvement to have a General Mode (On/Off) or Ham Mode (On/Off) menu entry that can be programmed into one of the function keys. In Ham mode, the Band switch would be limited to a configurable set of Ham-only bands. In General mode, the Band button would be 1 MHz up or down. If the user enters a Ham or General frequency, the mode could switch automatically. Does this make sense? 73, Dick WC1M ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Internal Bluetooth Interface Integration Addon
J-F: Hey, not clumsy at all! That's very classy, and I'd like to duplicate what you did. I've worked with Bluetooth interfaces before. Could you tell me more about what you did? Specifically, what model Socket card did you use, where you pulled off the serial (I assume TTL-level) RS-232 data, and what mods you did to the firmware? Maybe you could do a write-up on this beyond just the flickr pictures if you have the time? Very well done! 73, Dave K7DAA http://www.k7daa.com On May 6, 2008, at 6:17 PM, J-F VA2SS wrote: I forgot to mention that my K2 have now a MAC address :-) 73 J-F VA2SS wrote: Hi, I finally did another project on my K2 #4130. I was tired of using a serial cable for just basic control of my K2 with Hamradio Deluxe. I integrated an internal bluetooth interface bound to the KIO2. So, I am still able to use the KIO2 as usual OR via bluetooth connection with my CF-30 laptop. Since I don't have the internal battery installed in my K2, I used the ON/OFF switch for other purpose. to activate or desactivate the internal bluetooth feature inside my K2. So if I don't need the bluetooth interface and want to save about 50-70 mA I have just to turn to OFF position and that's it !! The interface is powered from the 5V line on the control board. That way, I can still monitor how current it takes by switching ON and OFF the interface and look at the K2 internal meter display. This interface is fully compatible with all software... including Hamradio Deluxe. A good thing also is Windows recognize the interface as a «remote control» interface using serial protocol.. And I also include my own brand and name inside interface firmware. Windows always see this piece of hardware. «ELECRAFT K2 SN:4130» If you want to take a sneek peek at my pictures just click the link below http://www.flickr.com/photos/va2ss The integration was very straight foward. And you do not loose nothing, even the external DB9 connector... can't use serial protocol on both at the same time for sure, that's logical but can use the DB9 with the control cable for the KPA100 and the bluetooth for the remote control at the same time. Another clumsy project from me Any comment are welcome. See you at Dayton 73 de J-F VA2SS -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Elecraft-K2-Internal-Bluetooth-Interface-Integration-Addon-tp17093696p17093697.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
