[Elecraft] K3 Beta 2.32 - still having agc problems
Following from my troubles with unstable agc after going to 2.31, I tried 2.32, hoping that somehow the problem would be fixed. No such luck unfortunately. The symptoms, which appear with or without an antenna connected, and only with agc switched on, are rapid excursions up to 20 to 30dB over S9 and the consequent reduction in audio output. Reverting back to 2.23 completely clears the problem. I have cycled the power, performed an ee init, scratched my head etc etc. Before I performed the ee init I saved the radio's config using the mac version of the utility I have always used before but when I restored it after the ee init I still had to go through the menu settings to get the radio back to its original state- I don't know whether this has anything to do with it. Further suggestions are very welcome! 73 Stephen G4SJP ___ 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 LOGGING SOFTWARE
Use N3FJP ACLOG without issue. In the past I used some of his individual contesting software. Now I use N1MM and sometimes MMTTY. Only have an issue with MMTTY, that is more likely me needing to know where to change a setting. All else has worked fine. David Wilburn K4DGW www.k4dgw.com www.k4rc.net Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio Club (K4RC) My Current LOTW/DXCC/WAS status www.k4dgw.com/WAS.DXCC.info.html alex wrote: Many of use our rigs with contest software. Here are some operating experiences which may be helpful: Please report your own expereinces with other software, so that we will not have to reinvent the wheels!!! Using K3 with K1EA CT-DOS v 10.03: the following worked FB Plain vanilla pc machine running either WIN98se or 6.22 DOS. K1EA CT-DOS V 10.03, set COMTSR2 -b4800 active, choose TS940 as transceiver and in ct setup, comport2 = radio1, 4800baud. Bandmap, band changes-from the K3 from CT all worked. Did not check split freq operations. lpt2 as keying interface with CT paralell port circuit worked fb NOTE: I had no tnc and cannot vouch for point es shoot, announcements etc Using CTWin Windows op version of K1EA CTWIN: PC: Dell laptop 840c, xp pro, with Prolific USB-Comport device as comport3. Baud rate 4800 Transceiver TS940, setup: comport3 = radio1, 4800 baud rate LPT2 as keying input RESULTS: CTWIN worked fb EXCEPT entering freq on ctwin did not change the K3 frequency but changing the freq on the K3 registered fb on ctwin. Again no experience with a tnc, spot annoucements etc. I do not know how to set up CTWIN for TELENET operations. Using ctWIN IN WINDOWS XPPRO, K1EA CTWIN PC: Dell840c laptop, Prolific USB-Comport device AND LP-Bridge software from Telepostinc.com setting LP-Bridge Virtual Comport 1 with 1A option checked K3 baudrate set at 38400 baud. LPT2 as keying input toctwin. RESULTS: CTWin worked fb, could set K3 freq from ctwin, all else as above. This technique of using a Virtual COMPORT via LP-BRidge might be one method of using both the LP-PAN panadapter AND a logging/contest program simultaneously. NOTE there are 3 possible VIRTUAL COMPORTS available on LP-Bridge software. Others might relate their expereinces with other loggin/contest software as well alex w2ox alex w2ox at 38400 and ctwin setup comport1 =radio1, baudrate 38400, tranceiver TS940 ___ 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 K2 now!
Thanks to all of you for the encouragement and advice on building my new K2,I feel better about it already!This will take a while thou,I can't get stated right away.Too much coming up in the next two weeks,a little at a time.Thanks once more,I know I made the right choice to go with the kit now!73 de Ed,N7EDK--K2 s/n 6576. ___ 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 LOGGING SOFTWARE
May I suggest the place for this kind of info is on the K3 Wiki at http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page I'm not saying it isn't of interest to members of the reflector, but if put on the Wiki, it's there for all time and not spread across posts here And if people start complaining of bandwidth use here, you can just maintain it there. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Write the bad things that are done to you in the sand, but write the good things that happen to you on a piece of marble. -Arabian wisdom On 29 Aug 2008, at 08:43, David Wilburn wrote: Use N3FJP ACLOG without issue. In the past I used some of his individual contesting software. Now I use N1MM and sometimes MMTTY. Only have an issue with MMTTY, that is more likely me needing to know where to change a setting. All else has worked fine. alex wrote: Many of use our rigs with contest software. Here are some operating experiences which may be helpful: Please report your own expereinces with other software, so that we will not have to reinvent the wheels!!! Using K3 with K1EA CT-DOS v 10.03: the following worked FB Plain vanilla pc machine running either WIN98se or 6.22 DOS. K1EA CT-DOS V 10.03, set COMTSR2 -b4800 active, choose TS940 as transceiver and in ct setup, comport2 = radio1, 4800baud. Bandmap, band changes-from the K3 from CT all worked. Did not check split freq operations. lpt2 as keying interface with CT paralell port circuit worked fb NOTE: I had no tnc and cannot vouch for point es shoot, announcements etc Using CTWin Windows op version of K1EA CTWIN: PC: Dell laptop 840c, xp pro, with Prolific USB-Comport device as comport3. Baud rate 4800 Transceiver TS940, setup: comport3 = radio1, 4800 baud rate LPT2 as keying input RESULTS: CTWIN worked fb EXCEPT entering freq on ctwin did not change the K3 frequency but changing the freq on the K3 registered fb on ctwin. Again no experience with a tnc, spot annoucements etc. I do not know how to set up CTWIN for TELENET operations. Using ctWIN IN WINDOWS XPPRO, K1EA CTWIN PC: Dell840c laptop, Prolific USB-Comport device AND LP-Bridge software from Telepostinc.com setting LP-Bridge Virtual Comport 1 with 1A option checked K3 baudrate set at 38400 baud. LPT2 as keying input toctwin. RESULTS: CTWin worked fb, could set K3 freq from ctwin, all else as above. This technique of using a Virtual COMPORT via LP-BRidge might be one method of using both the LP-PAN panadapter AND a logging/ contest program simultaneously. NOTE there are 3 possible VIRTUAL COMPORTS available on LP-Bridge software. Others might relate their expereinces with other loggin/contest software as well alex w2ox alex w2ox at 38400 and ctwin setup comport1 =radio1, baudrate 38400, tranceiver TS940 ___ 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 LOGGING SOFTWARE
Here, in the Bavarian Contest Club, WinTest http://www.win-test.com/ is quickly becoming the de facto standard. It has support for the K3 and works very nicely even at 38400 bit/s. Personally I wouldn't want to use anything else. vy 73 de toby PS: I have nothing to do with WinTest. I am just a very happy user. ___ 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 1544 is on the air!
Well I couldn't help myself, and built my kit complete in one long night. Total of about 6 hours including the KPA3. Excellent documentation, I never had any question if I was doing the right things. I was also impressed with the quality packing job...looks like the box could have survived a lot more abuse without problem. So far I've only made a grand total of one PSK contact on 40m but the long weekend is coming! As others have said, a lot to learn on this rig...first lesson, very important to select the right sub-mode if you expect PSK-31 to work! 73, Steve AD7OG ___ 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 LOGGING SOFTWARE
A fellow list member alerted me to the usefulness of the Eterlogic Virtual Serial Port Emulator, which is freeware. He was using it to run CW Skimmer and my logging program KComm simultaneously connected to his K3. I was motivated by his endeavour to add support for CW Skimmer in KComm so the two programs can now talk to each other. You can click on a station or a word in the decoded text in Skimmer and it is transferred to the KComm log field and Skimmer QSYs the radio to center that station in the filter passband. KComm also color codes the spots in Skimmer to show if they are a new country, or a dupe, etc. The next version of KComm that I will release, probably not for a few weeks because of holidays, will also have support for the Fldigi digimode program. You will be able to run KComm and Fldigi both connected to the K2 or K3 using the VSPE. Clicking the QSY button in Fldigi will move the selected datamode signal to the center of the filter passband, and the frequency change is picked up by KComm. You enter the log information in Fldigi, and when you click Save the entry is transferred to the KComm log, from where you can export ADIF or Cabrillo files and get statistics. I have been running the new Fldigi for Windows for a few days now and it really is a most impressive program. It supports a fuller range of modes than MixW, the main exception being SSTV, but it does not have much in the way of logging capabilities. The integration with KComm remedies that, and in my opinion the combination is a very desirable alternative to MixW. Because KComm uses the identical log file format as MixW, there is no reason for MixW users not to try it. However, as I said, you will have to wait for the release of version 1.4 of KComm for the Fldigi log communication. Under Linux KComm can already log contacts saved in Fldigi, because it uses a different interface that is already supported. But under Linux there is no way for two programs to share a serial port (unless someone knows different) so you have to let Fldigi control the radio and lose some of the KComm functionality. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham Directoryhttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-LOGGING--SOFTWARE-tp791425p791769.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 Beta 2.32 Bug
On AM the 13 and 6 Khz filters work ok but with the 2.7 Khz filter a very narrow 200 filter choice appears in the filter screen and the audio is distorted. Anyone else notice this? ___ 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] Aren't some egg cartons ESD generators???
I never did like the egg cartons because too difficult to remove parts at times. I leave the parts in the bage or put parts in plastic boxes with the divisions. Paul, KD3JF --- On Thu, 8/28/08, Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Aren't some egg cartons ESD generators??? To: George [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Thursday, August 28, 2008, 11:30 AM George wrote: Are not most egg cartons these days made of polystyrene or something similiar? If so, doesn't that material cause ESD?? Seems to me it does. I have avoided the use of that type, thinking that the answers to both questions is yes. I would think that the foam ones are dangerous. There is a 'crackly' feel to them sometimes! I pick up metal muffin tins at yard sales, usually for $0.25 or so. Then I connect them to ground through a 1 megohm resistor. I also have a metal yard(meter)-stick attached to the front of my workbench which is similarly grounded, a wrist strap and an anti-static mat. All of these items are connected to a common ground, through resistors. -- 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 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] Beta 2.31/DSP 1.89 CW Increments vs. DSP shift increments
K2VCO wrote: The center frequency that is displayed is rounded down to the 50 Hz. value below it. But the actual center frequency of the filter matches the pitch so that received signals at the chosen frequency will be peaked. I read on page 30 of the Rev. D1 manual that as the PITCH control is adjusted, the peak in response of all crystal filters will track the sidetone pitch; no filter adjustments are needed. However, I'm wondering if the DSP filters also track in the same way, given that the SHIFT function now has a coarser reolution than the PITCH. With regard to the rounding, of the SHIFT display, it seems that a largest integer, or floor function was used to generate the display. This is truncation, not rounding. 73, Chuck NI0C K3 s/n 1061 ___ 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] New K2 now!
Your message reminds me of an important point. Set aside a certain amount of time to work on the rig. For most people, more than 2 or 3 hours, and it is easy to get frustrated or make a mistake. This is an important piece. If you are getting tired or frustrated, pack your stuff up and walk away. In the craft section of the department store, I picked up containers, with lids, that had a bunch of little compartments. I sorted my caps (lots of caps) into one of this, and resistors and other hardware into another. All of the ESD sensitive items (chips, diodes and such) stayed in their ESD bags. This allowed me to 'close up shop' so to speak. You can start this sorting and setup now. Even reading through the manual. All these little items pay big dividends latter on. 73 es look forward to catching you a little further down the log. David Wilburn K4DGW www.k4dgw.com www.k4rc.net edward kacura wrote: Thanks to all of you for the encouragement and advice on building my new K2,I feel better about it already!This will take a while thou,I can't get stated right away.Too much coming up in the next two weeks,a little at a time.Thanks once more,I know I made the right choice to go with the kit now!73 de Ed,N7EDK--K2 s/n 6576. ___ 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] 2008 Tennessee QSO Party
This year's running of the Tennessee QSO Party is almost upon us! The contest runs from 1800z Sunday, September 7 until 0300z Monday, September 8, 2008 from 160M to 440 Mhz. In addition to the wonderful certificates, we will award the following items: 1 year National Contest Journal Subscriptions: First Time Entry In-State First Time Entry USA Elecraft R-XG1 Receiver Test Oscillator (7 MHz) kit: In-State Mobile Low Power (SO or MO) Tennessee shaped wood plaques: In State: Single Operator - HP Single Operator - LP Single Operator - QRP Mobile - Single operator ( with or without driver, regardless of power level) Mobile - Multi-operator ( regardless of power level) Outside Tennessee: USA Single operator - HP Single operator - LP Single operator - QRP DX Single Operator (regardless of power level) North America - non-USA - (regardless of power level) One prize per victor... Work all 95 counties during TNQP 2008 and win a free half ounce bag of authentic Tennessee dirt. You pay only $6.95 shipping and handling and we will send you your very own piece of Tennessee. Hurry. Offer good while supplies last. S/H non-refundable -- additional 15% restocking fee on all returns. Tennessee residents not eligible for free offer. Disclaimer: TNQP not responsible for fire ant infestation resulting from free offer... Please check http://tnqp.org/ for the latest updates and mobile routes. Come on by a play a spell... 73, Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group TnQP http://www.tnqp.org/ ___ 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] KX1 UNBUILT KIT WANTED
Wonder if anyone has an unbuilt KX1 or any of it's accessory kits unbuilt they would like to sell? Please call Dan at 770-377-6000 or email me at [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
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 UNBUILT KIT WANTED
I hear you can buy them at www.elecraft.com cheers Matt On Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 9:40 AM, Dan Boardman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wonder if anyone has an unbuilt KX1 or any of it's accessory kits unbuilt they would like to sell? Please call Dan at 770-377-6000 or email me at [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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31
Tom, Ask for a remote Low Power antenna tuner that will work with the K2 and K3 ;o) Cheers, Julius n2wn wayne burdick wrote: Tom Childers, N5GE wrote: * CW SIDETONE INCREMENTS NOW 10 HZ (originally 50 Hz). [snip] Yahooo! Excellent! Now I can set the pitch exactly for these old ears and work CW without the hearing aids :O) Thank you, thank you, thank you, You're welcome, Tom. What else can we design for you today? :) 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 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-Firmware%2C-Revision-2.31-tp790252p792301.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] Re: K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31
You're welcome, Tom. What else can we design for you today? :) Just a couple of thoughts... 1) How about enabling the firmware for the KTCXO3-1 TCXO, so that those of us who paid for that capability can actually use it? 2) How about concentrating on creating a rock-solid code base, with the AGC/NR/NB/whatever all functioning at their best possible level of performance. 73, Steve NN4X ___ 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] v2.32 Beta and DSP filtering
I notice an appreciable drop in audio output when I narrow the DSP filter from 150hz to 100hz. AFV readings go from 971 to 343 on a 50uv signal from a XG-2. The 200hz filter is OFF. RX equalization is flat. I believe this is new in 2.32 but wouldn't swear to it and, of course, I trashed the prior beta firmware. Reloaded all firmware again this morning and the effect is still the same. Anyone else notice this? Thanks. 73, Gary W7TEA -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/v2.32-Beta-and-DSP-filtering-tp792402p792402.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] v2.32 Beta and DSP filtering
Gary: Under the same conditions, my AFV is almost flat. Steve Ellington [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: W7TEA [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 11:13 AM Subject: [Elecraft] v2.32 Beta and DSP filtering I notice an appreciable drop in audio output when I narrow the DSP filter from 150hz to 100hz. AFV readings go from 971 to 343 on a 50uv signal from a XG-2. The 200hz filter is OFF. RX equalization is flat. I believe this is new in 2.32 but wouldn't swear to it and, of course, I trashed the prior beta firmware. Reloaded all firmware again this morning and the effect is still the same. Anyone else notice this? Thanks. 73, Gary W7TEA -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/v2.32-Beta-and-DSP-filtering-tp792402p792402.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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.12/1640 - Release Date: 8/28/2008 6:58 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] v2.32 Beta and DSP filtering
Hi Gary, which DSP filter type do have activated for the narrowest bandwidths? Do both types (FIR IIR) do this? vy 73 de toby W7TEA wrote: I notice an appreciable drop in audio output when I narrow the DSP filter from 150hz to 100hz. AFV readings go from 971 to 343 on a 50uv signal from a XG-2. The 200hz filter is OFF. RX equalization is flat. I believe this is new in 2.32 but wouldn't swear to it and, of course, I trashed the prior beta firmware. Reloaded all firmware again this morning and the effect is still the same. Anyone else notice this? Thanks. 73, Gary W7TEA ___ 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] v2.32 Beta and DSP filtering
I use FIR but both types do it. 73, Gary W7TEA Hi Gary, which DSP filter type do have activated for the narrowest bandwidths? Do both types (FIR IIR) do this? vy 73 de toby -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/v2.32-Beta-and-DSP-filtering-tp792402p792523.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 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.33 (CW passband correction)
Hi all, Thanks for all the quick reports on beta versions 2.31 and 2.32. You've caught a couple of things we missed, and we're making corrections and retesting as quickly as possible. 2.33 corrects a DSP IF centering error that may occur in CW mode. For full release notes and instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 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 SSB on 40M
Nick G3RWF wrote: Can't get proper output on 40M SSB. Rig works fine on all other bands. On 40M gives full output on CW but when switched to SSB although the Comp and ALC readings are OK (i.e.as for all other bands) but there is very little RF output. Can't think of anything which is specific to 40M which I have switched on or off. Any ideas please (I don't use SSB much!)? 73 Nick G3RWF ___ 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://n2.nabble.com/K3-SSB-on-40M-tp790785p792579.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 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.33 (CW passband correction)
Also seems to have corrected a chirpy or plopping sounding CW signal. I have done some testing with N3JT and N3AM and I must say today the CW from their K3´s sounded pritty good, just a very mild key click on the break side but not objectional. I´m looking forward to receive mu K3. 73 Jim SM2EKM --- wayne burdick wrote: Hi all, Thanks for all the quick reports on beta versions 2.31 and 2.32. You've caught a couple of things we missed, and we're making corrections and retesting as quickly as possible. 2.33 corrects a DSP IF centering error that may occur in CW mode. For full release notes and instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 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 SSB on 40M
Problem solved thanks to Gary - loaded latest Beta firmware 73 Nick G3RWF Nick G3RWF wrote: Can't get proper output on 40M SSB. Rig works fine on all other bands. On 40M gives full output on CW but when switched to SSB although the Comp and ALC readings are OK (i.e.as for all other bands) but there is very little RF output. Can't think of anything which is specific to 40M which I have switched on or off. Any ideas please (I don't use SSB much!)? 73 Nick G3RWF ___ 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://n2.nabble.com/K3-SSB-on-40M-tp790785p792603.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] v2.33 Beta bug at SSB-Filter shift?
When use the filter shift at either USB or LSB and return it to center frequency it says FC *0.03, sometimes *0.04, *0.05 and *0.40. All other positions are indicated correct and the received audio also sounds ok at center position. I reloaded the firmware v2.33 again, still the same problem. Is there anyone with the same problem? 73 de Roland, DC1RS -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/v2.33-Beta-bug-at-SSB-Filter-shift--tp792654p792654.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] v2.32 Beta and DSP filtering
I thought I had RxEQ flat but did not. I had the 400 and 800hz segments peaked +6dB. That's inconsistent with the narrowest filters so all is well now. Thanks for the responses, on and off the list and to Wayne and Lyle's immediate help! 73, Gary W7TEA I use FIR but both types do it. 73, Gary W7TEA Toby Deinhardt wrote: Hi Gary, which DSP filter type do have activated for the narrowest bandwidths? Do both types (FIR IIR) do this? vy 73 de toby -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/v2.32-Beta-and-DSP-filtering-tp792402p792666.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: K3 LOGGING SOFTWARE
This is exactly what LP-Bridge is designed to do... allow integration of K3, LP-PAN and a number of other simultaneous applications like loggers, CW Skimmer, etc., as well as hardware that needs frequency data like SteppIR and AT Auto. LP-Bridge will expand to include other capabilities as well. 73, Larry N8LP Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:45:47 -0400 From: alex [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Elecraft] K3LOGGING SOFTWARE To: k3 ref elecraft@mailman.qth.net, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Many of use our rigs with contest software. Here are some operating experiences which may be helpful: Please report your own expereinces with other software, so that we will not have to reinvent the wheels!!! Using K3 with K1EA CT-DOS v 10.03: the following worked FB Plain vanilla pc machine running either WIN98se or 6.22 DOS. K1EA CT-DOS V 10.03, set COMTSR2 -b4800 active, choose TS940 as transceiver and in ct setup, comport2 = radio1, 4800baud. Bandmap, band changes-from the K3 from CT all worked. Did not check split freq operations. lpt2 as keying interface with CT paralell port circuit worked fb NOTE: I had no tnc and cannot vouch for point es shoot, announcements etc Using CTWin Windows op version of K1EA CTWIN: PC: Dell laptop 840c, xp pro, with Prolific USB-Comport device as comport3. Baud rate 4800 Transceiver TS940, setup: comport3 = radio1, 4800 baud rate LPT2 as keying input RESULTS: CTWIN worked fb EXCEPT entering freq on ctwin did not change the K3 frequency but changing the freq on the K3 registered fb on ctwin. Again no experience with a tnc, spot annoucements etc. I do not know how to set up CTWIN for TELENET operations. Using ctWIN IN WINDOWS XPPRO, K1EA CTWIN PC: Dell840c laptop, Prolific USB-Comport device AND LP-Bridge software from Telepostinc.com setting LP-Bridge Virtual Comport 1 with 1A option checked K3 baudrate set at 38400 baud. LPT2 as keying input toctwin. RESULTS: CTWin worked fb, could set K3 freq from ctwin, all else as above. This technique of using a Virtual COMPORT via LP-BRidge might be one method of using both the LP-PAN panadapter AND a logging/contest program simultaneously. NOTE there are 3 possible VIRTUAL COMPORTS available on LP-Bridge software. Others might relate their expereinces with other loggin/contest software as well alex w2ox ___ 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] Wide CW RX issue in 2.32 firmware
wayne burdick wrote: I just confirmed this, Leigh, and will have a corrected version in the morning. Testing tonight. ... and when does he sleep? 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2008 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 08 - www.cqp.org ___ 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] v2.33 Beta bug at SSB-Filter shift?
Yes...I see that as well...73 de Greg-N4CC At 01:15 PM 8/29/2008, DC1RS wrote: When use the filter shift at either USB or LSB and return it to center frequency it says FC *0.03, sometimes *0.04, *0.05 and *0.40. All other positions are indicated correct and the received audio also sounds ok at center position. I reloaded the firmware v2.33 again, still the same problem. Is there anyone with the same problem? 73 de Roland, DC1RS -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/v2.33-Beta-bug-at-SSB-Filter-shift--tp792654p792654.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] K3 Revision 2.31 and 2.32 and 2.33 Bug
On AM the 2.7 Khz filter looks like a narrow cw filter using AM. I went back to version 2.23 and the 13, 6 and 2.7 Khz filters look and sound ok. Anyone else notice this? ___ 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 Low-Power (5 W) or High Power (50 W) Wattmeter Calibration, using W1 Power Meter
Hi all, I have one simple question. Can I use Elecraft W1 Power Meter, to do Low-Power (5 W) wattmeter calibration and also High-Power (50 W) wattmeter calibration? Any answer would be appreciated. Ruchan Ozatay, TA2AH K3 - 1230, K1 - 2040, K2, KX1 ___ 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] New K2 now!
Ed, I just noticed something different on a current KPA100 I'm building for someone and it may be the same with your K2. The KPA100 PCB is an ROHS one with soldering lands gold plated. I don't know if that has anything to do with what I've noticed, but it's something I never saw on the earlier roller tinned PCBs I've worked on - and there have been a few! When inserting a component after bending its leads, if the leads are scraped as they are pushed into the plated through holes, sometimes a tiny whisker of tinning is scraped off the leads. This could lead to shorts if left on the board, so now after insertion and soldering, I check carefully around the lead entry points on the component's side of the board and if I see a whisker, I brush it off with a small paintbrush. As for tools for the job, I find a small pair of Spencer-Wells forceps (artery clamps, often used by fishermen to winkle the hook out of the innards of their catch), a pair of good tweezers and also a thin rod of - almost anything - with a blob of Blu-Tak (sticky stuff) on the end is so useful for swift retrieval of items that think they've escaped the soldering iron. Good luck with the construction, just follow the instructions and you'll have something to be proud of at the end. 73 DaveL G3TJP ___ 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: v2.33 Beta bug at SSB-Filter shift?
Yes, me! It's a big bug, on SSB and data the centre frequency is a mess in the latest firmware for me too. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 When use the filter shift at either USB or LSB and return it to center frequency it says FC *0.03, sometimes *0.04, *0.05 and *0.40. All other positions are indicated correct and the received audio also sounds ok at center position. I reloaded the firmware v2.33 again, still the same problem. Is there anyone with the same problem? 73 de Roland, DC1RS ___ 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: v2.33 Beta bug at SSB-Filter shift?
Wayne is working on this right now. That's why we call this a 'beta' release. :-) 73, Eric ON4WIX wrote: Same here. 73 Glenn ON4WIX - Original Message - From: Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 9:12 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: v2.33 Beta bug at SSB-Filter shift? Yes, me! It's a big bug, on SSB and data the centre frequency is a mess in the latest firmware for me too. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 When use the filter shift at either USB or LSB and return it to center frequency it says FC *0.03, sometimes *0.04, *0.05 and *0.40. All other positions are indicated correct and the received audio also sounds ok at center position. I reloaded the firmware v2.33 again, still the same problem. Is there anyone with the same problem? 73 de Roland, DC1RS ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.13/1641 - Release Date: 29/08/2008 7:07 ___ 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 ___ 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: v2.33 Beta bug at SSB-Filter shift?
I say bring em on. The beta brought in a whole slew of new and useful features but along came some growing pains. Thankfully a few things were found out in just a few days that I'm sure slipped through some previous testing. Glad we've got so many who are willing to help find these issus. Thanks to the list and thanks to Elecraft for keeping us included! :) ~Brett (KC7OTG) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 12:36 PM To: ON4WIX Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: v2.33 Beta bug at SSB-Filter shift? Wayne is working on this right now. That's why we call this a 'beta' release. :-) 73, Eric ON4WIX wrote: Same here. 73 Glenn ON4WIX - Original Message - From: Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 9:12 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: v2.33 Beta bug at SSB-Filter shift? Yes, me! It's a big bug, on SSB and data the centre frequency is a mess in the latest firmware for me too. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 When use the filter shift at either USB or LSB and return it to center frequency it says FC *0.03, sometimes *0.04, *0.05 and *0.40. All other positions are indicated correct and the received audio also sounds ok at center position. I reloaded the firmware v2.33 again, still the same problem. Is there anyone with the same problem? 73 de Roland, DC1RS ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.13/1641 - Release Date: 29/08/2008 7:07 ___ 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 ___ 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 MCU rev 2.33: SHIFT display issue in SSB mode
I've corrected this and we're re-testing (again). (I think I'm going to have to ask my XYL to turn off the TV so I can concentrate better. It's been interminable presidential election speeches and hoopla around here, and it shows no sign of ending, and I work at home) 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 Revision 2.31 and 2.32 and 2.33 Bug
I have the same problem here. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 29/08/2008 19:06, W0SZ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On AM the 2.7 Khz filter looks like a narrow cw filter using AM. I went back to version 2.23 and the 13, 6 and 2.7 Khz filters look and sound ok. Anyone else notice this? ___ 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] Cable for K3 Aux I/O
Cable for the K3 Aux I/O I found a source for cables for the K3 AUX I/O connector, which uses all 15 pins of a HD-15 connector. You can find many cables for the HD-15, but almost all of them are for video extension cables. I found a source of cables. They are made by L-Com (www.l-com.com http://www.l-com.com) . They are available from Newark, and directly from L-Com. The part numbers of concern are for a male to male cable. And why a male to male? So you can cut the cable in half and have two cables, one for you and one for your buddy, or your second K3! The part number from L-Comm is CS2H15MM-5, for a five footer, (Newark # is 88M8465), and the CS2H15MM-10, which is ten feet. (Newark # 30M8735). I bought the five footer as Newark had those in stock. The cost is around $ 27.00 each. L-Comm’s website shows their very own checkout system. I called them and they do not have a minimum order, and they take most credit cards. So I cut my five foot cable into a four and one foot length. I found the 15 conductors surrounded by a foil shield, a drain wire for the shield, and an overall woven out shield. The 15 conductors are all there. I ohmed out the colors, and while they should be the same from cable to cable, you might want to check out the color codes of your cable before committing to these wires to your K3. Pin # Color 1 Black (solid color) 2 Brown (solid color) 3 Red (solid color) 4 Orange (solid color) 5 Yellow (solid color) 6 Green, dark (solid color) 7 Blue (solid color) 8 Violet (solid color) 9 Gray (solid color) 10 White (solid color) 11 Pink (solid color) 12 Light Green (solid color) 13 Black with white strip 14 Brown with white strip 15 Red with white strip I connected my cable to a captive wire barrier strip, plugged it into my K3, turned off, but with 12 VDC power. I shorted the Violet wire, pin 8 (power on) to the light green, pin 12 (ground). My K3 turned on. This is good news for me as my second K3 is at my 6 meter SSB remote site, and these wires will be wired into a relay controller that comes off my computer located there. Now, if there is a power bump, I don’t have to make a trip up there! Now, to convince L-Com to make a breakout HD-15 connector with captive wire screws on it, like they do for the DB-9! Tom Bosscher K8TB ___ 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 Revision 2.31 and 2.32 and 2.33 Bug
On AM the 2.7 Khz filter looks like a narrow cw filter using AM. I went back to version 2.23 and the 13, 6 and 2.7 Khz filters look and sound ok. Anyone else notice this? Thank you for your observations. We have confirmed this problem. It is on the list of things to look into. In the meantime, we suggest you use USB or LSB as a workaround for AM reception with filters narrower than 6 kHz. 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] Cable for K3 Aux I/O
On Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:37:08 -0400, K8TB wrote: I found a source for cables for the K3 AUX I/O connector, which uses all 15 pins of a HD-15 connector. You can find many cables for the HD-15, but almost all of them are for video extension cables. This is NOT a good idea. First, parallel conductor cable is a lousy choice where RFI is a potential issue. Most uses of the AUX I/O connector should use TWISTED PAIRS for immunity from RFI and noise. In general, TWISTING is FAR more important than a cable shield in rejecting RFI and noise. Second, most uses of the AUX I/O connector will require only a few circuits, not all 15 pins. Thus, a FAR better way to do this is buy some DB15 connectors, some CAT5 (or CAT6), and some connector hoods and wire them yourselves. Use one pair per circuit -- for example, for FSK, orange to pin 1, orange/white to pin 5; for PTT, brown to pin 4, brown/white to pin 5. And so on. 73, Jim Brown K9YC ___ 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 FSK RTTY
I am having a problem getting my K3 working on RTTY in the FSK mode using a serial-to-USB converter. Using MMTTY and not the Belkin (now unavailable) converter, it just won't function, even with extfsk.dll installed. However, it does work fine using COM1 and a direct serial connection to the K3. When using COM8 and the serial-USB converter it does not work. Most of the MMTTY information is somewhat outdated, perhaps, given the bulk of information about it dates to 2005-2005. What are others using to get going on FSK using a serial-USB converter? Thanks! Jim, N3JT ___ 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] Tnx for v. 2.33
Wayne, I know you are working on other issues now, but I just wanted to thank you for the improvements for CW that you've incorporated in Beta 2.33. I like the 10 Hz PITCH increments and the accurate SHIFT display! 73, Chuck Guenther NI0C K3 s/n 1061 K2/10 s/n 5385 ___ 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] v2.33 Beta bug at SSB-Filter shift?
Are you reloading the MCU and the DSP? David Wilburn K4DGW www.k4dgw.com www.k4rc.net Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio Club (K4RC) My Current LOTW/DXCC/WAS status www.k4dgw.com/WAS.DXCC.info.html DC1RS wrote: When use the filter shift at either USB or LSB and return it to center frequency it says FC *0.03, sometimes *0.04, *0.05 and *0.40. All other positions are indicated correct and the received audio also sounds ok at center position. I reloaded the firmware v2.33 again, still the same problem. Is there anyone with the same problem? 73 de Roland, DC1RS ___ 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] Wide CW RX issue in 2.32 firmware
Isn't that what conference calls are for??? ;) Keep up the great work Mojo Makers ! David Wilburn K4DGW www.k4dgw.com www.k4rc.net Williamsburg Area Amateur Radio Club (K4RC) My Current LOTW/DXCC/WAS status www.k4dgw.com/WAS.DXCC.info.html Fred Jensen wrote: wayne burdick wrote: I just confirmed this, Leigh, and will have a corrected version in the morning. Testing tonight. ... and when does he sleep? 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2008 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 08 - www.cqp.org ___ 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] Beta 2.34 up on the web page
Beta 2.34 is up on the web page. See: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm Full release notes at: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/hfwnotes.rtf 2.34 corrects the shift control display issue. Center frequency was incorrect in some cases. 73, Eric WA6HHQ ___ 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 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.34 (SHIFT display corrected)
K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.34 is now available. This corrects a SHIFT control display issue in rev 2.33 that affected voice modes. For full release notes and instructions on how to load beta firmware, please see: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm 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] KatieGram
You are in for a treat. Enjoy. Bruce - W8FU -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Lukaszewski Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 6:10 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KatieGram Received Katiegram August 27, 2008 Ordered radio May 9thnow just waiting for the brown truck Like a kid in a candy shop.. ___ 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 Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.7/1629 - Release Date: 8/23/2008 1:16 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
[Elecraft] K3 DSP
A silly question no doubt but why does it always say N/A against DSP2 in K3 Utility when it also indicates that for example 01.89 is available ? I await a learned response. 73 Barry VK2BJ K3 1397 ___ 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 DSP
It's for KRX3. I have been waiting for arrival ! 73 aki ja1nlx - Original Message - From: Barry Simpson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Elecraft' elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:57 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 DSP A silly question no doubt but why does it always say N/A against DSP2 in K3 Utility when it also indicates that for example 01.89 is available ? I await a learned response. 73 Barry VK2BJ K3 1397 ___ 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] Re: K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31
- Original Message - From: S Sacco [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2) How about concentrating on creating a rock-solid code base, with the AGC/NR/NB/whatever all functioning at their best possible level of performance. 73, Steve NN4X And make CW sound good with NR turned on. 73HankK8DD Receive Notifications of Incoming Messages Easily monitor multiple email accounts access them with a click. Visit http://www.inbox.com/notifier and check it out! ___ 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] KRX3 questions
I've finally put the second RX in my K3 #22. I have 2.7k filters with -0.86 and -0.87 offsets- have I ended up with filters that are matched enough for diversity reception? The thought is that it'd be useful to have two low-band antennas useable simultaneously when on DXpeditions. I still need some 8-pole filters, and my initial choices of 2.1kHz and 400 Hz seem to be slightly suboptimal, so they may end up on the secondary market. I only got a strip of foam for the bottom of the speaker, rather than a square as shown in the KRX3 manual. OK? I also added lock washers to my original KSYN to match the mounting screw configuration of the secondary KSYN. When you're traveling a lot, it's hard to keep up, so forgive me if all of this has been discussed in the past. 73, doug ___ 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 DSP
If you have the KRX3 option installed and enabled (through the K3's CONFIG menu) it won't show N/A. The K3 Utility Help file on the Firmware page says: Installed in K3 Indicates the firmware versions installed in the K3 for each of these processors. N/A indicates that the hardware option is not installed or has not been enabled through the K3 CONFIG menu. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barry Simpson Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 5:58 PM To: 'Elecraft' Subject: [Elecraft] K3 DSP A silly question no doubt but why does it always say N/A against DSP2 in K3 Utility when it also indicates that for example 01.89 is available ? I await a learned response. 73 Barry VK2BJ K3 1397 ___ 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 DSP
...why does it always say N/A against DSP2 in K3 Utility when it also indicates that for example 01.89 is available ? N/A means that the required hardware (in this case the Aux DSP board) is not installed in the K3, so attempting to program it is N/A (not applicable). More accurately, it means the K3 has indicated to K3 Utility that the required option is not present. It may in fact be present, but not yet indicated as set in the K3's CONFIG menu, in this case CONFIG:KRX3. 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] KRX3 questions
I've finally put the second RX in my K3 #22. I have 2.7k filters with -0.86 and -0.87 offsets- have I ended up with filters that are matched enough for diversity reception? Yes, but set them both to the same value. A 10 Hz error is not going matter to the 2.7 kHz filter's passband response, but the 10 Hz difference in offset may result in an annoying beat effect when both receivers are tuned to the same indicated 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 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31 - Remote ATU
YES! We need a remote version of the KAT100. That would help improve a lot of signals. 73, Henry - K4TMC K3/100 #98 K2/100 #3137 -Original Message- From: Julius Fazekas n2wn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:16 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31 Tom, Ask for a remote Low Power antenna tuner that will work with the K2 and K3 ;o) Cheers, Julius n2wn wayne burdick wrote: Tom Childers, N5GE wrote: * CW SIDETONE INCREMENTS NOW 10 HZ (originally 50 Hz). [snip] Yahooo! Excellent! Now I can set the pitch exactly for these old ears and work CW without the hearing aids :O) Thank you, thank you, thank you, You're welcome, Tom. What else can we design for you today? :) 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 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-Firmware%2C-Revision-2.31-tp790252p792301.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31 - Remote ATU
I will vote for the remote antenna tuner and a Syllabic Squelch. A syllabic voice squelch would be a nice feature to have on the K3. Most commercial HF radios have these voice activated squelch circuits. They seem to ignore and noise and static very well on SSB. Craig --- On Fri, 8/29/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31 - Remote ATU To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, August 29, 2008, 10:30 PM YES! We need a remote version of the KAT100. That would help improve a lot of signals. 73, Henry - K4TMC K3/100 #98 K2/100 #3137 -Original Message- From: Julius Fazekas n2wn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:16 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware, Revision 2.31 Tom, Ask for a remote Low Power antenna tuner that will work with the K2 and K3 ;o) Cheers, Julius n2wn wayne burdick wrote: Tom Childers, N5GE wrote: * CW SIDETONE INCREMENTS NOW 10 HZ (originally 50 Hz). [snip] Yahooo! Excellent! Now I can set the pitch exactly for these old ears and work CW without the hearing aids :O) Thank you, thank you, thank you, You're welcome, Tom. What else can we design for you today? :) 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 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Beta-Firmware%2C-Revision-2.31-tp790252p792301.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 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
Thank you to all who replied to my query regarding the DSP2 issue. I have another question. Is there a menu or config setting which equalises VFOB mode and filter settings (with VFOA) when doing the A to B VFO frequency equalisation? That is a facility I would really appreciate for quick split work in a pile up. 73 Barry VK2BJ K3 #1397 ___ 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
Barry Simpson wrote: I have another question. Is there a menu or config setting which equalises VFOB mode and filter settings (with VFOA) when doing the A to B VFO frequency equalisation? That is a facility I would really appreciate for quick split work in a pile up. Hi Barry, If you tap the A-B button *twice* (within a short period that I don't exactly remember) then it will copy the filter and mode settings in addition to the frequency. -- 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
Just press it twice. Pressing it once sends only the frequency if you press it again in quick succession it copies the rest of the information. On Sat, 2008-08-30 at 04:29 +, Barry Simpson wrote: Thank you to all who replied to my query regarding the DSP2 issue. I have another question. Is there a menu or config setting which equalises VFOB mode and filter settings (with VFOA) when doing the A to B VFO frequency equalisation? That is a facility I would really appreciate for quick split work in a pile up. 73 Barry VK2BJ K3 #1397 ___ 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] KRX3 questions
Lyle, I can understand why the beat effect can happen at certain frequencies. I read the message about the rounding errors. My question is: can you give an indication of how often this happens. Of course it depends on freq and filter offset but still, can you give an idication how bad it is. Anyone ? Thanks. Arie PA3A - I've finally put the second RX in my K3 #22. I have 2.7k filters with -0.86 and -0.87 offsets- have I ended up with filters that are matched enough for diversity reception? Yes, but set them both to the same value. A 10 Hz error is not going matter to the 2.7 kHz filter's passband response, but the 10 Hz difference in offset may result in an annoying beat effect when both receivers are tuned to the same indicated 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
