Re: [Elecraft] K3: Is it wrong?
Having had my K3 for about 2 weeks now I have been listening to the bands more than operating. During this time I have found groups chatting and often I seem to be able to copy everyone where as others in the net struggle. I have done A - B comparisons between my K3 and my Orion 1, the K3 has cleaner recovered audio than the Orion and under extreme conditions always comes out on top. Thanks Elecraft for a super Receiver Peter G3MLO. BTW nothing wrong with a 5/1 report Tom WA6SUS wrote: Is it wrong to give 5x2 signal reports? I was just listening to a 40 meter net last night and pretty much heard everyone. I would say that many of the signals were fully copyable but also clearly weak. (5x2 or 5x1 even) A -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-Is-it-wrong--tp17766899p17770059.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] XV432 - users' comments
Hello Group. In response to my earlier email asking for the above, I have received one reply so far. Anyway, my second K3 has already been shipped so that it is now no point to place an order for xv432 in order to save shipping costs. Thanks for your time in reading my post. 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC Yahoo! Mail具備一流的網上安全保護功能，請前往 http://hk.antispam.yahoo.com/ 了解更多相關資訊! ___ 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 microphone
giuliano-8 wrote: I have orderd yesterday a K3 Kit version, I hope is sheepped before four mounth actually scheduled ! I have a question regarding the microphone that I can use. I have an ICOM HM-36, from photo the connector appear the same. It is usable? If not I have to order the Elecraft MH2 too. Thanks for info I0CG Giuliano ITALY K1 # 1524 modified for SSB, The connector may be the same but Icom wires their mic plugs differently. Still, I can't imagine that being much of a challenge to someone who modified a K1 for SSB. :) - Julian, G4ILO K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-microphone-tp17773695p17774263.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: Is it wrong?
With later firmware versions the K3 has a very accurate S-Meter - especially when calibrated using a commercial grade signal generator. So giving a report on what the S-Meter indicates is something you can do with confidence! How often have we smiled when hearing your signal is only S3 but you sound like an S9, to I am giving you a 59 report... 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 ___ 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/psk on laptop
Limiting factors - well first you should try a side-by-side comparison of the average internal laptop soundcard and a high-end solution. With poor soundcards you get: * Reduced dynamic range, (weak signals will be lost) * Intermodulation. You are limiting a very good RX by using a poor soundcard. Good soundcards will meet the K3's RX dynamic range spec more-or-less and deliver a faithful signal to your software. Until you try good, bad and ugly side-by-side you don't know what you are missing. Also - how do you know that you have not suffered degraded performance unless you compare two cards? Using old laptops / soundcards with the K3 is like using a Ferrari 360 with $30 tires. Simon Brown, HB9DRV -- From: Ed Muns [EMAIL PROTECTED] This has not been my experience with RTTY and PSK31 on two K3s for nearly a year now. I've only used the internal sound card on laptops and old desktops with no degradation in performance for all my digital operations. ___ 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/psk on laptop
Bit more (Plug) If you're a keen digital modes guy reward yourself and your K3 with a quality product such as USInterface.com Navigator (I have one) or a product from Microham http://www.microham-usa.com/index.html . This is not snake oil, it really makes sense. And clears up lots of cables from the installation. FWIW I use a USInterface Navigator with my K3 and TS-2000, a Edirol FA-66 with my TS-480SAT. Simon Brown, HB9DRV -- From: Simon Brown (HB9DRV) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Limiting factors - well first you should try a side-by-side comparison of the average internal laptop soundcard and a high-end solution. ___ 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: Is it wrong?
I think I disagree that a 5/1 report is appropriate. But I suppose this is a matter of interpretation. Strength 1 is intended to convey that the signal is barely perceptible. A signal that is truly that weak should not equate to one that is readability 5 in my view. Loosely translated, it means to me that I can tell you are there, but that's it! It is an absolutely de minimis signal strength report. I don't even think a readability 4 would be appropriate in combination with a strength 1 report, since that means you can copy with almost no difficulty. The highest readability report I consider possibly appropriate with a strength 1 report would be perhaps a 3, or readable with considerable difficulty. But I still think that's a stretch, since a strength 1 signal should really convey that the signal is so weak that nothing significant can really be interpreted from it. If you are able to copy anything from the other station, a strength 2 report should be the lowest report given. A 1 report for either readability or strength should mean that there is no communication occuring. I know some will disagree with this, and the RST matrix is open to considerable interpretation. But if you think about it, it only makes sense that the matrix would provide a range of report options all the way from I copy you perfectly, to I can't copy you at all. The latter conveyence can be for either a lack of signal strength, or a readability problem (due to QRM, QRN, etc.), or both. Also, I think (intuitively perhaps) there is intended to be some correlation between readability and strength reports on the RST scale. A readability 1 report clearly states that you are unreadable. Accordingly, I would assume that a strength 1 report is intended to convey that signal strength is so low as to preclude any significant degree of readability. In other words, real communications only occurs at the 2 level for both reports. Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: Peter G3MLO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 9:55 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Is it wrong? Peter G3MLO. BTW nothing wrong with a 5/1 report Tom WA6SUS wrote: Is it wrong to give 5x2 signal reports? I was just listening to a 40 meter net last night and pretty much heard everyone. I would say that many of the signals were fully copyable but also clearly weak. (5x2 or 5x1 even) A ___ 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 Computer Interface
Eventually N8LP will publish LP-Bridge which will allow PowerSDR to directly control the K3. Thanks Bill, I have an LP-PAN coming. Assuming LP_Bridge comes along to allow PowerDSR to control K3 - is there some great benefit over HRD? Any benefit? I have used PowerSDR a small amount with softrock and then switched over to Rocky. Also, I just read my QST last night, it has a review on Flex 5000. Read the ending paragraphs is Flex for you? It indicates that association with the PC is mandatory from the start and if you enjoy such things, Flex could be your Nirvana. K3 allows me to have a base radio, and then address the computer association later, if I want, and to the extent of my interest. It's also instant on. I consider these pluses, Ymmv, etc... ;-) [Elecraft] K3 Computer Interface Bill W4ZV btippett at alum.mit.edu Wed Jun 11 07:24:51 EDT 2008 wb8yqj wrote: Can anyone comment on the relative merits of the PowerSDR computer interface versus HRD? HRD is primarily rig control and PowerSDR is a DSP program for SDRs. WU2X wrote a version of PowerSDR-IF that will operate on the K3's IF via LP-PAN. However it requires HRD for rig control, so you actually run both simultaneously. Eventually N8LP will publish LP-Bridge which will allow PowerSDR to directly control the K3. http://www.wu2x.com/sdr.html For background on the LP-PAN: http://www.telepostinc.com/LP-PAN.html To run any of the SDR programs (PowerSDR, CW Skimmer, Winrad) on the K3, you need the following: KXV3 LP-PAN Sound Card Computer DSP software. The specifics of the sound card and computer required vary depending on the speed and resolution needed. 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Computer-Interface-tp17774355p17775332.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble ___ 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/psk on laptop
Limiting factors - well first you should try a side-by-side comparison of the average internal laptop soundcard and a high-end solution. I have (US Navigator) and there was no difference. Maybe the internal sound cards I've used are good enough compared to ones you've seen. Also, my only experience is with the RTTY (200-300 Hz filtering) and a limited amount of PSK31. 73, Ed - W0YK ___ 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
