Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft 70cm transverter, K3 and repeater access tones?
wayne burdick wrote: The XV432 itself *does* cover the full 70-cm range. If you use it with a rig that covers 28-32 MHz, you'll have this capability. But the K3 only covers 28-30 MHz. Could not the K3 be transmit-enabled up to 32MHz? Are the bandpass filters too narrow to permit this? It seems like potentially a very easy solution. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.g4ilo.com/blog.html G4ILO's Bloghttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Re%3A-Elecraft-70cm-transverter%2C-K3-and-repeater-access--tones--tp2338664p2339797.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Deaf K3 after HI RFI
Peter schreef: Hi I lost my RX this weekend in a contest I got several HI RFI warnings and its ends with a low RX. Do do hear strong station with low signals. There is no difference in strength if I use ant1 or ant 2. The main RX or the sub rx. So I guess there is an short or an interrupt in the RX circuit. The power output is OK on all bands, If I'm correct this means that the problems is before the bandpass filters since the power get true them. Any clue where to start looking at? Peter PC2A _ Thanks to all. I found out that D25 is open. This is a pin diode in the RX/TX switching stage Tnx all! Peter __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft 70cm transverter, K3 and repeater access tones?
There are switched bandpass filters prior to the 10w PA stage, which are also in circuit before the transverter output. I expect that the 28 to 30MHz filter would not be suitable right up to 32MHz. So I guess an extension of transmit capability to 32MHz would not be on the cards. Regards John G4ZTR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO Sent: 17 February 2009 09:04 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft 70cm transverter, K3 and repeater access tones? wayne burdick wrote: The XV432 itself *does* cover the full 70-cm range. If you use it with a rig that covers 28-32 MHz, you'll have this capability. But the K3 only covers 28-30 MHz. Could not the K3 be transmit-enabled up to 32MHz? Are the bandpass filters too narrow to permit this? It seems like potentially a very easy solution. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.g4ilo.com/blog.html G4ILO's Bloghttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Re%3A-Elecraft-70cm-transverter%2C-K3-and-repeater-acce ss--tones--tp2338664p2339797.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3857 (20090216) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3860 (20090217) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Not so Quick Split please
JOHN LAWRENCE j...@hughes.net wrote on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 2:32 AM May I suggest to the Elecraft staff that a Human engineering change be offered for the 60 yo as a reward for being licensed over half a century. This special feature requires a K3 with a frequency TX inhibit feature that can be set for the DX operation frequency before the tap dance begins. Or should it be called Safe Split rather than Quick Split? John, A true version of multiple frequency transmitter offset, or Quick Split, can have this feature and usually did. The problem as I see it is that when the manufacturers of ham equipment got to hear about Quick Split, they came up with this strange idea that transmitting up one or up five , and not at any other up frequency is the way to work DX. The original version of what we now call Quick Split for use in non-amateur equipment was in effect a form of bandspread to fine tune the transmitter to some frequency close to but not on the receive frequency, hence the name multiple frequency Tx offset. Back in the early 1950's, VFOs were difficult to tune to an exact frequency, and two VFOs in one rig was not typical. Commercial systems tended to use crystal control. By using a front panel mounted toggle switch to switch between Normal i.e. no split and Tx Offset i.e. Split, and a knob to fine tune the transmit frequency over a range that did *not* include the receive frequency but close to it, when in the Tx Offset mode, the idea of true Quick Split was born for use in the commercial systems market. These days with good and easy to tune VFOs available, there are other ways to achieve the same result as people on the list have suggested. 73, Geoff GM4ESD (VQ8AK 1946 etc) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time?
The K3's performance clearly exceeds its price (check it out, two possessives in once sentence and only 1 has an apostrophe) and I believe it is a contender for greatest rig ever or at least very noteworthy in the historical radio timeline. How long do you think we have to wait before folks begin speaking of the K3 as one of the most influential rigs? And what rigs would you say are the most historically influential? Which ones caused a major shift in the history of amateur radio? KWM2A? TS-520? FT-101? Drake C-Line (esp R4-C)? FT-1000? Century 22? - Keith N1AS - - SKCC 344c - __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] PSK On USB
Steve, I use USB mode on PSK all the time and never had a problem with IMD. You have to make sure your compression (CMP) is set at zero (0) and keep the ALC between 1 and 5 bars. I have operated this way with my K3 for as long as I have had it with no problems. 73 Dave KD1NA__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft 70cm transverter, K3 and repeater access tones?
While I don't have a 432 Elecraft transverter, I have had a lot of experience with DEM transverters and K3's over the last year. If you change the crystal in the transverter to use 26 MHz for 432 then 30 MHz would be 436 and this works well with a couple of caveates. The bandpass filters start to cut off pretty sharply around 27 MHz and you will find the rx is down about 6 db, mostly not a problem since most transverters have ample gain. On the transmit side, I have found the output is reduced to about -6 dbm and isn't as adjustable as it is at 28 MHz, probably ALC action with reduced output from the bandpass filters. I have used it and it works well, you just have to play with the levels and as you go up in frequency, you have to watch that you don't overdrive the transverter. DEM offers a crystal that allows their transverter to cover 435 with a 28 MHz IF, this equates to a 25 MHZ IF for 432 and the 12m bandpass should work well for this but once again, as you go up, the bandpass will be dropping until you reach around 27 MHz. I have considered re-tuning the 10m filters down to give flatter response at 26MHz giving away 28.8 and up which I never use anyway but haven't decided which way to go. Since the FM band in the US is 440 to 450, it's a waste since nothing you do is ever going to give you 20 MHz of bandwidth. I just keep a 70cm FM transceiver around and just use the K3 for weak signal work around 432. Hope this helps. Terry - W8ZN - Original Message - From: John Lemay j...@carltonhouse.eclipse.co.uk To: G4ILO' 'Julian julian.g4...@gmail.com, elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 5:35:03 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft 70cm transverter, K3 and repeater access tones? There are switched bandpass filters prior to the 10w PA stage, which are also in circuit before the transverter output. I expect that the 28 to 30MHz filter would not be suitable right up to 32MHz. So I guess an extension of transmit capability to 32MHz would not be on the cards. Regards John G4ZTR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO Sent: 17 February 2009 09:04 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft 70cm transverter, K3 and repeater access tones? wayne burdick wrote: The XV432 itself *does* cover the full 70-cm range. If you use it with a rig that covers 28-32 MHz, you'll have this capability. But the K3 only covers 28-30 MHz. Could not the K3 be transmit-enabled up to 32MHz? Are the bandpass filters too narrow to permit this? It seems like potentially a very easy solution. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.g4ilo.com/blog.html G4ILO's Blog http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Re%3A-Elecraft-70cm-transverter%2C-K3-and-repeater-acce ss--tones--tp2338664p2339797.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3857 (20090216) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 3860 (20090217) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time?
Kieth, My vote is for the KWM2 because it brought the concept of transceivers to amateur radio. My second vote is for the Drake C line. I believe that was the turnaround point of amateur thinking about receiver performance. Prior to that time, the major consideration for receiver specs was 'sensitivity' - it did not matter how much noise was amplified, if it was more sensitive, it was better. 73, Don W3FPR Darwin, Keith wrote: The K3's performance clearly exceeds its price (check it out, two possessives in once sentence and only 1 has an apostrophe) and I believe it is a contender for greatest rig ever or at least very noteworthy in the historical radio timeline. How long do you think we have to wait before folks begin speaking of the K3 as one of the most influential rigs? And what rigs would you say are the most historically influential? Which ones caused a major shift in the history of amateur radio? KWM2A? TS-520? FT-101? Drake C-Line (esp R4-C)? FT-1000? Century 22? - Keith N1AS - - SKCC 344c - __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.25/1957 - Release Date: 02/17/09 07:07:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Qick Split
Ken Kopp-3 wrote: My most-used control in working SPLIT is the A/B button. A quick poke of A/B and a tune of the A VFO to put it on the last worked station in the pileup and another poke of the A/B button to put the that frequency in the B VFO. How could this be simpler? It's simpler to use REV which is momentary so you don't TX on the DX station when you invariably forget to poke A/B again. After awhile you can learn to tune the pileup with your left pinky while also depressing REV with your left index finger. Kenwood introduced this concept with TF-SET in the TS-930S in the early 1980s and Icom copied it with XFC. I also question the usefulness of Quick Split. You need to learn to tune your TX to anticipate where DX is actually listening rather than where he says he **says** he's listening. They are often not the same! http://lists.contesting.com/archives//html/Topband/2002-03/msg00011.html 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Feature-request-tp2331196p2341060.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig...?
Yes, Don, that's the sort of thing I'm think about. KWM2 - the age of transceivers R4C - RX performance FT-101(?) - Japan emerges as the premier source for ham gear. K3 - America regains the top position. Best performance per dollar of any rig - ever. - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:13 AM To: Darwin, Keith Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time? Kieth, My vote is for the KWM2 because it brought the concept of transceivers to amateur radio. My second vote is for the Drake C line. I believe that was the turnaround point of amateur thinking about receiver performance. Prior to that time, the major consideration for receiver specs was 'sensitivity' - it did not matter how much noise was amplified, if it was more sensitive, it was better. 73, Don W3FPR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Using CONFIG: VFO OFS
I did not know the RIT/XIT knob can tune VFO A in large steps when both RIT and XIT are turned off. Go to CONFIG: VFO OFS and set to ON and go to CONFIG: CRS to vary the step size. This does not change the RIT and XIT functions when they are turned on. They operate the same as before. This is listed in the CONFIG MENU, and I had not noticed it. I am not quite sure how I will use this feature, but it is nice to have. Roy Morris W4WFB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time?
I couldn't resist: Grebe CR-18 (one of the 1st commercially-produced ham-only regen receivers - ca. 1926) National SW-3/Pilot Super Wasp - 1st mass-produced ham receivers (Pilot in kit form); National HRO - Revolutionized Superhet technology My Vote for THE Receiver all of all time; KWS-1/75A4 - SSB implementation; KWM-1 - Transceiver concept; FT-101/TS-520 - Large-scale import revolution with high value in packaging features; Ten Tec Triton series - SS finals; KWM-480/TR-7 - Digital tuning; TS-870S - IF DSP; and Flex SDR-1K - SDR concept to amateur radio. Nearly a ten-year interval in each category, beginning in the '20s. I wanted to include Hallicrafters (my call-sign after all), but cannot think of a really stand-out product, although the SX-28, SX-88, and DD receivers deserve a place in history. Paul, W9AC - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: Darwin, Keith keith.dar...@goodrich.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:13 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time? Kieth, My vote is for the KWM2 because it brought the concept of transceivers to amateur radio. My second vote is for the Drake C line. I believe that was the turnaround point of amateur thinking about receiver performance. Prior to that time, the major consideration for receiver specs was 'sensitivity' - it did not matter how much noise was amplified, if it was more sensitive, it was better. 73, Don W3FPR Darwin, Keith wrote: The K3's performance clearly exceeds its price (check it out, two possessives in once sentence and only 1 has an apostrophe) and I believe it is a contender for greatest rig ever or at least very noteworthy in the historical radio timeline. How long do you think we have to wait before folks begin speaking of the K3 as one of the most influential rigs? And what rigs would you say are the most historically influential? Which ones caused a major shift in the history of amateur radio? KWM2A? TS-520? FT-101? Drake C-Line (esp R4-C)? FT-1000? Century 22? - Keith N1AS - - SKCC 344c - __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.25/1957 - Release Date: 02/17/09 07:07:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Why no NR in Data modes
I was wondering why the NR feature is unavailable in data modes. During the WPX using AFSK A on 80 meters it seems like it would have been beneficial to have some noise reduction. (I use MixW). Mike K2MK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time?
Hello Paul! I couldn't resist: Me too. In the early 50's, the Central Electronics products that brought SSB into Amateur radio in a practical way. Maybe not Hallicrafters, but still Chicago based :-) And one mustn't forget the various Swan transceivers, starting with the SW-175, SW-140 and SW-120 made in a garage in Benson, Arizona in the very early 60's. Then the SW-240 and in 1965 the SW-350 (and its long line of variants) brought SSB and the transceiver concept into the range of affordability. For a kid like me, for whom all of this was financially 'way out of reach, Heathkit came to the rescue with their SSB monobanders. I could (and did!) make the payments out of my spending allowance... This, of course, was just as RM-499 began the destruction of Amateur radio :-) 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft 70cm transverter, K3 and repeater access tones?
Hi Mike all, There may be some merit in using 50MHz for the IF, it should be fairly easy to redesign the XV432 for this by changing components. Actually what I would love to see is a transverter band IF which has no potential conflict with any of the ham bands e.g. 30MHz to 48MHz with a 0dBm TX-signal. I doubt the K3 hardware can do this at present but maybe one day the K3+ ;-) vy 73 de toby __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Qick Split
Now that I found the Diplay button, split is much easier. However it was nice to hit quick split and have the B VFO automatically = A VFO and have it jump up 5 or 10 KC. At that point I always tune for the last guy worked. The 5 or 10 KC split is just convenient. It is by no means a show stopper either way. A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over. Ben Franklin -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill W4ZV Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 7:21 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Qick Split Ken Kopp-3 wrote: My most-used control in working SPLIT is the A/B button. A quick poke of A/B and a tune of the A VFO to put it on the last worked station in the pileup and another poke of the A/B button to put the that frequency in the B VFO. How could this be simpler? It's simpler to use REV which is momentary so you don't TX on the DX station when you invariably forget to poke A/B again. After awhile you can learn to tune the pileup with your left pinky while also depressing REV with your left index finger. Kenwood introduced this concept with TF-SET in the TS-930S in the early 1980s and Icom copied it with XFC. I also question the usefulness of Quick Split. You need to learn to tune your TX to anticipate where DX is actually listening rather than where he says he **says** he's listening. They are often not the same! http://lists.contesting.com/archives//html/Topband/2002-03/msg00011.html 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Feature-request-tp2331196p2341060.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig...?
Other great steps in ham history: Collins 75A1 = The first receiver with the proper way to do double conversion. The VFO was the second osc, not the first. Great stability on all bands and they all tuned the same way. Readout to 1 kHz. Late 40's. Collins 75A4 = Mechanical filters and passband tuning. Mid 50's. Drake 2B = Excellent performance in a small package. Early 60's. Ten Tec Triton 4 = All solid state with full QSK. Late 70's. Kenwood TS930S = Two xtal filters, one in each IF chain. Mid 80's. Elecraft K2 = Raised the bar in receiver performance in a compact QRP rig. Late 90's. 73, John W2XS Yes, Don, that's the sort of thing I'm think about. KWM2 - the age of transceivers R4C - RX performance FT-101(?) - Japan emerges as the premier source for ham gear. K3 - America regains the top position. Best performance per dollar of any rig - ever. - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/How-long-until-K3-is-declared-the-greatest-rig-of-all-time--tp2340825p2341296.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Using CONFIG: VFO OFS
Roy Morris wrote: I did not know the RIT/XIT knob can tune VFO A in large steps when both RIT and XIT are turned off. Go to CONFIG: VFO OFS and set to ON and go to CONFIG: CRS to vary the step size. This does not change the RIT and XIT functions when they are turned on. They operate the same as before. This is listed in the CONFIG MENU, and I had not noticed it. I am not quite sure how I will use this feature, but it is nice to have. Roy Morris W4WFB MNI TNX for the very useful tip! I have only scratched the surface of the valuable features hidden inside the menus of the K3, and this is certainly a feature I will implement today and use for rapid tuning. VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11, 6m DXCC #815 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time?
And one mustn't forget the various Swan transceivers, starting with the SW-175, SW-140 and SW-120 made in a garage in Benson, Arizona in the very early 60's. Then the SW-240 and in 1965 the SW-350 (and its long line of variants) brought SSB and the transceiver concept into the range of affordability. Herb Johnson and Swan were the Eric, Wayne and Elecraft of the day. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig...?
What fun I agree with a lot of you, but I was a poor kid and never had the Collins or Drake experience All I had is what people would give be to use How about the HW100/101 - put SSB and Transceivers in the hands of everyone's pocket book - cheap version of the KWM2 - and it was a kit! (also the SB series too) TS-520 - Fantastic for the time (matured to the 830 amd 850) FT-1000MP - Never liked the FT series (seem to be the FTdx transceiver of the month depending on how much power you could get out of sweep tubes) but the MP was significant rig. ICOM 765 - Still liked by contesters TenTec Triton Series - QSK for the masses. Front ends could overload, but good solid CW radio that worked on SSB as well. Cute! K2 - nuff said K3 - Just the beginning of some very fantastic radio technlogy - SDR types of radios which I think we are seeing the beginning stages of the technology. (I would put the Flex radios in here too, but I have never operated one, but the technology is ... astounding.) Lee Buller 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 Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Why no NR in Data modes
K2MK wrote: I was wondering why the NR feature is unavailable in data modes. During the WPX using AFSK A on 80 meters it seems like it would have been beneficial to have some noise reduction. (I use MixW). The DSP demodulators that are used by programs like MixW to decode data modes aren't bothered by the noise at all. Or at least, the effect of the noise is less than it would be if NR was used, which will inevitably remove some useful information along with the noise. Possibly the NR would be useful if someone was using the K3 audio output to feed an analog decoder. But nobody would do that, would they? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.g4ilo.com/blog.html G4ILO's Bloghttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Why-no-NR-in-Data-modes-tp2341221p2341479.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 45A APP Crimper
Sounds like it's time for me to repost this link to my favorite article about amateur wiring, solder and crimping :-) http://www.dimebank.com/misc/soldered_connections.html I (almost) never use the ubiquitous insulated terminals that are intended to be crimped once, crushing and uglifying the plastic sleeve in the process. I pull the stupid sleeve, use a heavy duty crimper (I have appropriate dies for my West Mountain crimper), and put on a layer or two of heat shrink to stabilize the joint. If I expect the connection to be out in the weather, I lightly solder the open end to avoid moisture entering the crimp. Even if it's airtight, it can't hurt. 73 de chris K6DBG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Using CONFIG: VFO OFS
that is a wonderful little nugget! tnx and 73 jim ab3cv __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Using CONFIG: VFO OFS
Lance, If you vary the step size with CONFIG: VFO CRS, you will quickly discover that it is PER BAND and PER MODE. 73, Don W3FPR Lance Collister wrote: Roy Morris wrote: I did not know the RIT/XIT knob can tune VFO A in large steps when both RIT and XIT are turned off. Go to CONFIG: VFO OFS and set to ON and go to CONFIG: CRS to vary the step size. This does not change the RIT and XIT functions when they are turned on. They operate the same as before. This is listed in the CONFIG MENU, and I had not noticed it. I am not quite sure how I will use this feature, but it is nice to have. Roy Morris W4WFB MNI TNX for the very useful tip! I have only scratched the surface of the valuable features hidden inside the menus of the K3, and this is certainly a feature I will implement today and use for rapid tuning. VY 73, Lance __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig...?
Lee Buller wrote: K3 - Just the beginning of some very fantastic radio technlogy - SDR types of radios which I think we are seeing the beginning stages of the technology. (I would put the Flex radios in here too, but I have never operated one, but the technology is ... astounding.) I have never seen or used a Flex either, but I would say that that is a more ground breaking design than the K3, which as a hybrid software/hardware radio is merely an evolution of the concept that was probably pioneered by Icom with its 765PRO series, with greater attention being paid to ham band performance at the expense of other aspects that the Icom is better at. Anyone who claims the K3 is the greatest rig ever is being blinded by those IP3 numbers. But state of the art SDR designs like the Perseus manage to achieve as good or better receiver dynamic range without all those expensive crystal roofing filters, so I don't think the K3 deserves the accolade even for that reason. At the same time there are some other aspects of the K3 that are less than stellar. Transmitter IMD, for example. Or ergonomics. A lot of the K3s that have been sold were sold because their owners couldn't get on with the front panel. I'm not saying that the K3 is not a great radio, especially if you're a CW operator. But the greatest rig ever? I don't think so. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.g4ilo.com/blog.html G4ILO's Bloghttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/How-long-until-K3-is-declared-the-greatest-rig-of-all-time--tp2340825p2341602.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] PSK On USB
kd1na wrote: Steve, I use USB mode on PSK all the time and never had a problem with IMD. You have to make sure your compression (CMP) is set at zero (0) and keep the ALC between 1 and 5 bars. I have operated this way with my K3 for as long as I have had it with no problems. I'm not sure whose post you were replying to. I did make a comment in another thread about IMD when operating PSK this way. I did so because when making my power output comparison between DATA A and USB I actually checked the PSK IMD using my KK7UQ IMD meter and I did observe some degradation when 4 or 5 bars of ALC were used. I saw -25dB which many people would still consider acceptable but my K3 is capable of -29dB with three bars or less, exactly the same as if DATA A is used. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.g4ilo.com/blog.html G4ILO's Bloghttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/PSK-On-USB-tp2340838p2341647.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig ofall time?
The Hallicrafters FPM-200 was one of the most advanced radios of its time: very compact, mostly solid state, dual VFOs (accurate and stable), split VFO operation, electronic tuning of intermediate circuits tracking with VFOs, dual sided glass epoxy circuit boards, switching power supply, modular construction. It was 20 years before the rest of the industry caught up with the FPM-200 concepts. The primary downsides of the FPM-200 were: the technology was not yet up to the vision (germanium transistors, receiver IMD, low frequency of the switching supply), and the street price was more than a complete S-Line at the time (75S-1, 32S-1, 30L-1). The KWM-1, announced in the same year as the FPM-200, paled in comparison in terms of vision and innovation. Tom, K7PJT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul Christensen Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 6:47 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig ofall time? I couldn't resist: Grebe CR-18 (one of the 1st commercially-produced ham-only regen receivers - ca. 1926) National SW-3/Pilot Super Wasp - 1st mass-produced ham receivers (Pilot in kit form); National HRO - Revolutionized Superhet technology My Vote for THE Receiver all of all time; KWS-1/75A4 - SSB implementation; KWM-1 - Transceiver concept; FT-101/TS-520 - Large-scale import revolution with high value in packaging features; Ten Tec Triton series - SS finals; KWM-480/TR-7 - Digital tuning; TS-870S - IF DSP; and Flex SDR-1K - SDR concept to amateur radio. Nearly a ten-year interval in each category, beginning in the '20s. I wanted to include Hallicrafters (my call-sign after all), but cannot think of a really stand-out product, although the SX-28, SX-88, and DD receivers deserve a place in history. Paul, W9AC - Original Message - From: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com To: Darwin, Keith keith.dar...@goodrich.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:13 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time? Kieth, My vote is for the KWM2 because it brought the concept of transceivers to amateur radio. My second vote is for the Drake C line. I believe that was the turnaround point of amateur thinking about receiver performance. Prior to that time, the major consideration for receiver specs was 'sensitivity' - it did not matter how much noise was amplified, if it was more sensitive, it was better. 73, Don W3FPR Darwin, Keith wrote: The K3's performance clearly exceeds its price (check it out, two possessives in once sentence and only 1 has an apostrophe) and I believe it is a contender for greatest rig ever or at least very noteworthy in the historical radio timeline. How long do you think we have to wait before folks begin speaking of the K3 as one of the most influential rigs? And what rigs would you say are the most historically influential? Which ones caused a major shift in the history of amateur radio? KWM2A? TS-520? FT-101? Drake C-Line (esp R4-C)? FT-1000? Century 22? - Keith N1AS - - SKCC 344c - __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.25/1957 - Release Date: 02/17/09 07:07:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Using CONFIG: VFO OFS
I tried using this option during Field Day last year. It worked fine except for one problem. In a contest the operator frequently switches between run and search pounce modes. In search pounce, you want the rit off, so you always call on the other station's frequency. In cq mode, you want rit on, so you can tune in off-frequency callers. If you switch to run mode, and forget to turn on rit, when the first off-frequency caller shows up, you will reach for the rit knob, and then immediately tune the main vfo way off your run frequency! Your head will be spinning, wondering what just happened. I use the coarse button now for large qsy's. I also have quick memories M1, M2, and M3 set for cw, ssb, and rtty frequencies/setups on each band. Actually, that's the method I use most. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig...?
Here is a chronology of the radios I have owned. Preference for SSB contesting. Yaesu FT-101 EE - Solid radio, I worked lots of people with it. Inexpensive starter type rig. Icom IC-701 -First Synthesized rig. Expensive, I still have no clue how I managed to scrounge up the money to buy one as a teenager. Not very reliable. (Not sure where in the series I owned this radio) Digital display! whoopee! Kenwood TS-830 with VFO Solid rig. Kenwood TS-930- Loved this radio. No tune up, antenna tuner, looked nice. Icom IC-751- 2nd radio, never really cared for this radio. Yaesu FT-1000MP-Another one of my favorites. Two VFO knobs, inband dual receive. Solid radio. Icom 756 Pro II - Nice color display. Too many menus for my likes and no 2nd vfo knob. Worked fine. Yaesu FT-DX9000 - Huge solid radio that had lots of issues from the start. Blown finals, poor dsp, claimed to do more than it could. Expensive. Good receiver. The Microtune units really helped on the low bands in certain conditions. 2 FT-2000's-I like these radios. Look great. Maybe some issues with the roofing filters. Easy to use. Good rig. 2 2000's cheaper than a 9000 and far more flexible even with DMU and microtune units. K3- An amazing radio in small package. Great receiver. Will make an awesome DXpedition radio. The size could have been a bit bigger for my likes. Fairly easy radio to learn. Lots of flexibility. Love the built in cq decoder and rtty decoder. I really enjoyed building the radio. I wish there were more kits available. A second K3 will be ordered very soon. Support is 2nd to none. Current mobile rig- TS-480HX 200 watts in the mobile is nice. Hot receiver. A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over. Ben Franklin _ From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lee Buller Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 8:41 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig...? What fun I agree with a lot of you, but I was a poor kid and never had the Collins or Drake experience All I had is what people would give be to use How about the HW100/101 - put SSB and Transceivers in the hands of everyone's pocket book - cheap version of the KWM2 - and it was a kit! (also the SB series too) TS-520 - Fantastic for the time (matured to the 830 amd 850) FT-1000MP - Never liked the FT series (seem to be the FTdx transceiver of the month depending on how much power you could get out of sweep tubes) but the MP was significant rig. ICOM 765 - Still liked by contesters TenTec Triton Series - QSK for the masses. Front ends could overload, but good solid CW radio that worked on SSB as well. Cute! K2 - nuff said K3 - Just the beginning of some very fantastic radio technlogy - SDR types of radios which I think we are seeing the beginning stages of the technology. (I would put the Flex radios in here too, but I have never operated one, but the technology is ... astounding.) Lee Buller 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 Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] CW-to-DATA
Two questions: 1st. While using the internal CW-to Data mode I notice a 4 sec idle transmit period before exiting to receive mode. Is there other way besides, sending ..-- at the end of your tx, to switch to receive? I think 4 seconds of idle state is way too much and do not really like to have to send ..-- after each transmission. 2nd. What has anyone found out about tuning in a PSK signal that may not be covered in the manual? It seems like some stations can be easily tuned fin while others are much harder. I have noticed that Digipan copies better then the K3's decode but it may be my inability to get the tune right. Ron NA9F -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/CW-to-DATA-tp2341909p2341909.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] CW-to-DATA
Is there other way besides, sending ..-- at the end of your tx, to switch to receive? At this time, your two available options are to send this sequence, or wait for the idle time out. What has anyone found out about tuning in a PSK signal that may not be covered in the manual? Be sure you have the selectivity tightened up around the signal of interest before you do the SPOT to auto-tune it. Might take two or three presses. Go to FINE TUNE (1 Hz steps) if necessary. 73, Lyle kK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] CW-to-DATA
What has anyone found out about tuning in a PSK signal that may not be covered in the manual? Be sure you have the selectivity tightened up around the signal of interest before you do the SPOT to auto-tune it. Might take two or three presses. Go to FINE TUNE (1 Hz steps) if necessary. To clarify, once I have the PSK signal identified, I narrow the selectivity to 50Hz and, if necessary, manually use 1 Hz fine tuning after AutoSPOT. I find AutoSPOT usually does just fine, though it might take 2 or 3 presses of the button to get it just right. WIDTH and QRM dictate what needs ot be done, and experience using it will tell you what steps to take. The K3 PSK decoder is not a wideband, waterfall-style decoder. It will only work properly if there is one and only one signal in the passband. 73, Lyle KK7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Quick Split revisited (John Lawrence W1QS)
Thanks for all the interesting comments to my not so Quick Split post. At the end of the day I'm still left believing that in the Split configuration displayed with TX on VFO B and RX on the larger VFO A, that there should be a way to always display the transmit frequency and especially while transmitting. In fact, unless I'm missing something as a newbie to the K3, the transmit frequency is not displayed while transmitting on CW and may not be displayed in the VFO B area while sitting idle. On my K3 the CW text decoder is in the VFO B display area of the LCD unless I touch the VFO B knob. An option that would allow the CW decoder to be shut off so the transmit frequency can be displayed would be a fix that might wake me (us?) up before actually transmitting on an unintended frequency. The text decoder is a nice feature but probably isn't as important to CW DXer's during the heat of chasing a hot one. On SSB the transmit frequency is always displayed on VFO B thus th is issue goes away. The other split method using the RIT/XIT buttons does switch to displaying the XIT frequency when on the air. I don't like to use this split method because it's too quick for me and I find transmitting on the wrong frequency is a greater posibility. I'm sure to get it someday but in the meantime my appologies for keeping the LID police busier than I should. Being old fashion, liking to know where I am transmitting all the time is comforting. 73, John, W1QS, ex N6JL, ex K1KTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time?
Darwin, Keith wrote: How long do you think we have to wait before folks begin speaking of the K3 as one of the most influential rigs? And what rigs would you say are the most historically influential? Which ones caused a major shift in the history of amateur radio? I would unequivocally vote for the KWM-2. In addition to incredible stability, frequency setting repeatability, great audio, and all it's other features and capabilities, it ushered in the era of transceivers. SSB was fairly hard with separate TX and RX, until the one-box radio automatically assured that you transmitted where you were receiving. The result was a massive, wholesale change to how ham radio worked on the air. I love my K3, and its performance and features will run circles around a KWM-2, and I wouldn't be surprised if it sets the performance bar for a long time to come. But it still is a transceiver. For causing a major shift in the history of amateur radio, Art Collins gets the Nobel in my book. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2009 Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2009 - www.cqp.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Quick Split revisited (John Lawrence W1QS)
SorryI guess my message wasn't clear. Sorry. I agree with your details on the graphical display however the actual TX frequency isn't displayed when in the conventional split mode. That was my point NOT the details on the "clues" via that little arrow pointing to VFO B and the yellow light for delta F. They only tell you that you are in split mode not where you're transmitting. Get it? On Feb 17, 2009, j...@w7brs.com wrote: When in split mode there are two indicators that your Tx frequency is different.Three actually.1. is the arrow pointing down to (B) on VFO B.2. is the SPLT indicator just above VFO B.3. is the yellow light over delta-f meaning your Tx and Rx frequency is different.You get #3 if you use RIT/XIT without being SPLITYou get #1 thru #3 if you use SPLIT-jeffOn Tue, 17 Feb 2009, JOHN LAWRENCE wrote: Thanks for all the interesting comments to my "not so Quick Split" post. At the end of the day I'm still left believing that in the Split configuration displayed with TX on VFO B and RX on the larger VFO A, that there should be a way to always display the transmit frequency and especially while transmitting. In fact, unless I'm missing something as a newbie to the K3, the transmit frequency is not displayed while transmitting on CW and may not be displayed in the VFO B area while sitting idle. On my K3 the CW text decoder is in the VFO B display area of the LCD unless I touch the VFO B knob. An option that would allow the CW decoder to be shut off so the transmit frequency can be displayed would be a fix that might wake me (us?) up before actually transmitting on an unintended frequency. The text decoder is a nice feature but probably isn't as important to CW DXer's during the heat of chasing a hot one. On SSB the transmit frequency is always displayed on VFO B thus th is issue goes away. The other split method using the RIT/XIT buttons does switch to displaying the XIT frequency when on the air. I don't like to use this split method because it's too quick for me and I find transmitting on the wrong frequency is a greater posibility. I'm sure to get it someday but in the meantime my appologies for keeping the LID police busier than I should. Being old fashion, liking to know where I am transmitting all the time is comforting. 73, John, W1QS, ex N6JL, ex K1KTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: activating sub receiver disables tx ?
Thanks to information from Charles Allen (who suffered the same issue) and help from Dale at elecraft, the problem has now been identified as a subin board production defect The inductor (L3) that supples bias to switch the tx/rx pin diode to the tx path on the board was not, and had never been fitted, hence drive doesnt get switched to the tx path The missing inductor is on its way from CA The board was supplied with the subrx last november. Wayne assures me all subin boards are now 100% tested Dave ww2r Message: 11 Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:09:47 -0500 From: ww...@g4fre.com Subject: [Elecraft] K3: activating sub receiver disables tx ? To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: S359335AbZBNHJs/20090214070948z+2...@swip007.ftl.affinity.com Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1 I wonder if anyone else has experienced the following? (and what the cure was?) In a k3 with atu xverter interface and subrx. Ant 1 is selected vfo a is set to cw mode and receives OK. Keying it shows rf output on the k3 power meter and the external power meter vfo b is set to cw mode on the same band. Doing an a/b swap and it receives OK, Keying it shows rf output on the k3 power meter and the external power meter if I activate split (rx a tx b) using the above settings, keying shows rf output on the k3 power meter and the external power meter however if I activate the subreceiver with split (still) enabled keying shows NO rf output on the k3 power meter and NO rf on the external power meter. A signal can be heard on a monitor receiver. Also if I leave the subreceiver activated and turn off the split (no split) keying still shows NO rf output on the k3 power meter and NO rf on the external power meter. A signal can be heard on a monitor receiver using bset ant changes the subrx receive path as expected but doesnt affect the tx output I was using the 2.82 software. I rolled back to 2.76 but still have the same issue Dave ww2r __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Qick Split
Bill W4ZV wrote: I also question the usefulness of Quick Split. You need to learn to tune your TX to anticipate where DX is actually listening rather than where he says he **says** he's listening. They are often not the same! The most important part of quick split is not the offset. I would be happy with an offset of zero, or an offset of don't change VFO B. What I want is one button that will (at least) activate SPLIT and SUB. This will prevent me from carefully finding the station the DX is working with the subreceiver and then calling him -- without activating SPLIT. Believe me, this is easy to do and very embarrassing. If I could have everything I want, it would do three things: A-B SUB SPLIT I would want this to be implemented as a programmable function key rather than an optional behavior for SPLIT, because there are times when I want SPLIT to be just SPLIT. One way to do it would be a menu entry that would let you choose an offset which could be zero or 'no change' and then assign it to a function key. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig...?
But state of the art SDR designs like the Perseus manage to achieve as good or better receiver dynamic range without all those expensive crystal roofing filters... Dynamic range is part of the story. Look at MDS values for those high DR SDR receivers. High DR, BDR and IP3 figures are of little value in and of itself if MDS isn't also reasonable. 100+ dB DR does not guarantee good MDS figures. Every SDR receiver I've seen to date either needs RF pre-amplification (and all the warts that come with it) or better (and not yet available) performance from a demodulating sound card to achieve MDS numbers commensurate with many of the traditional architectures, including the K3. Paul, W9AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Quick Split revisited (John Lawrence W1QS)
John, I understand your concern. But some K3 users want to use text decode on TX to see how their keying is being interpreted, and if you set text decode for both reception and transmit, it does take over the VFO B area. There is just no 3rd place to display variable data on the K3 display. 'Tis a predicament - some what to monitor their sending during transmit and you want the text display to stop. Perhaps Wayne and Lyle will consider making another selection in the TEXT DECODE 'menu' selections to decode during receive only, but until that is considered and acted upon you may have to alter your operation or simply turn off text decode. Both the transmit and receive frequencies are displayed *except* when in SPLIT *and* the TEXT DECODE is on. If TEXT DECODE is off, when in split, the transmit frequency is clearly displayed in VFO B and the pointer for the display TX icon points downward to VFO B. If split is off, the pointer is upward to VFO A, and if XIT is on, you will see the frequency in the VFO A area change when you transmit (unless the XIT offset is zero). If you must use text decode when running split and need to explicitly see the transmit frequency, may I suggest that you use XIT instead of split. The transmit frequency will show up in VFO A when you transmit. If you want to listen to your transmit frequency, just tap RIT and the receive frequency will move to your transmit frequency so you can listen, then tap RIT again to listen to the DX. The K3 RIT/XIT range is +/- 9.99 kHz which will cover most DX offsets. 73, Don W3FPR JOHN LAWRENCE wrote: Thanks for all the interesting comments to my not so Quick Split post. At the end of the day I'm still left believing that in the Split configuration displayed with TX on VFO B and RX on the larger VFO A, that there should be a way to always display the transmit frequency and especially while transmitting. In fact, unless I'm missing something as a newbie to the K3, the transmit frequency is not displayed while transmitting on CW and may not be displayed in the VFO B area while sitting idle. On my K3 the CW text decoder is in the VFO B display area of the LCD unless I touch the VFO B knob. An option that would allow the CW decoder to be shut off so the transmit frequency can be displayed would be a fix that might wake me (us?) up before actually transmitting on an unintended frequency. The text decoder is a nice feature but probably isn't as important to CW DXer's during the heat of chasing a hot one. On SSB the transmit frequency is always displayed on VFO B thus th is issue goes away. The other split method using the RIT/XIT buttons does switch to displaying the XIT frequency when on the air. I don't like to use this split method because it's too quick for me and I find transmitting on the wrong frequency is a greater posibility. I'm sure to get it someday but in the meantime my appologies for keeping the LID police busier than I should. Being old fashion, liking to know where I am transmitting all the time is comforting. 73, John, W1QS, ex N6JL, ex K1KTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.25/1957 - Release Date: 02/17/09 07:07:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Quick Split revisited (John Lawrence W1QS)
Hi John, U, you CAN turn the CW decoder off. Hold the TEXT DEC button and then turn the VFO-B knob until it says OFF in the VFO-B area. Or am I not understanding what you're asking for? 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Feb 17, 2009, at 9:30 AM, JOHN LAWRENCE wrote: ... An option that would allow the CW decoder to be shut off so the transmit frequency can be displayed would be a fix that might wake me (us?) up before actually transmitting on an unintended frequency. The text decoder is a nice feature but probably isn't as important to CW DXer's during the heat of chasing a hot one. On SSB the transmit frequency is always displayed on VFO B thus th is issue goes away. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Quick Split revisited (John Lawrence W1QS)
Ah, you can quell the text decoded display to revert to the VFO B (which is default, I think). Text decode is not default. As Don pointed out there's two data items and one peice of UI real estate to show them. Tough decision. When I run split and using the decode to text, the VFO B will revert to the Tx frequency when the decode is idle. As soon as more signal (or noise) kicks in then the decode text overtakes the VFO B as you found. There's not enough visual real estate to show the two pieces of data in the same rect simultaneously. The text-decode is a killer app for the K3, too bad it doesn't have it's own dedicated real estate in the UI. When the decode is running furiously and I want to double check the Tx frequency, I just tap A/B, read it off quickly, and tap A/B again. Or I can just roll VFO B a smidge to make it render.. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig...?
Julian, G4ILO wrote on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 4:04 PM Anyone who claims the K3 is the greatest rig ever is being blinded by those IP3 numbers. But state of the art SDR designs like the Perseus manage to achieve as good or better receiver dynamic range without all those expensive crystal roofing filters, so I don't think the K3 deserves the accolade even for that reason. Not to forget what has becoime known as the Holy Grail of receivers, a superhet using a good H-Mode mixer, beefy roofing filter and bullet proof IF, for an in- passband dynamic range 115 db. SDR should get there soon I expect. 73, Geoff GM4ESD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] CW-to-DATA
Hi, Ron. If you're sending with a paddle, you need to send ..-- If you're sending with software (the KY command), you can send KY followed by an ASCII EOT character (0x04) followed by a semicolon to stop sending. The K3 Utility terminal page uses this technique. If you're sending from one of the K3's CW memories, make the last character in that memory the ..-- character, and when the memory is played, carrier should drop. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron NA9F Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 8:54 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] CW-to-DATA Two questions: 1st. While using the internal CW-to Data mode I notice a 4 sec idle transmit period before exiting to receive mode. Is there other way besides, sending ..-- at the end of your tx, to switch to receive? I think 4 seconds of idle state is way too much and do not really like to have to send ..-- after each transmission. 2nd. What has anyone found out about tuning in a PSK signal that may not be covered in the manual? It seems like some stations can be easily tuned fin while others are much harder. I have noticed that Digipan copies better then the K3's decode but it may be my inability to get the tune right. Ron NA9F -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/CW-to-DATA-tp2341909p2341909.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 45A APP Crimper
The referenced article indicates the reason for not soldering lugs onto a wire – the heat from soldering can heat harden the wire and cause it to fail. Unless the wire is securely fastened to the same object that the termination is made, there will be flexure of the wire. While doing seismic testing of cabinets (with very low and sub sonic frequency shaking) you could see (with the aid of a strobe-light, highs-peed film and/or other equipment) the movement and flexure of the wire. Even with less than 2 inches of separation! The heat treating hastens the failure. All of the above assumes you are using the proper lug/die/crimper and it is CALIBRATED to the setting you need. Using your big-box auto store crimper/lug you are on your own. But since we were talking about using the proper APP crimper I thought I would through in my two-cents about soldering the connection after proper crimping. However the main thrust of my first post was “Why use butt connections to reduce the size (increase the gauge number) when all you need do is remove a few strands.” The extra connections make extra failure points and it’s going to a connector that has a lower amp rating anyway. Rich, KE0X -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/8-AWG-adapter-tp2334886p2342662.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig...?
Yes, but this isn't about the best performing rig. The KWM-2 certainly had limits and deficiencies (cost being one of them), yet it left a mark on ham radio that continues to this day. I'm suggesting that the K3 is in a similar class, not that it is redefining the form of rigs, but is redefining the cost / performance expectations. We now have a US-built choice that gives performance that is ahead of it's cost. It probably won't have the overall impact of the KWM2, but I'm thinking that I got a lot more radio for a much better price than any KWM (or s-line, c-line, 530s, 830s, etc.) owner did. Indeed, these are the good old days! 73! - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy Julian, G4ILO wrote on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 4:04 PM Anyone who claims the K3 is the greatest rig ever is being blinded by those IP3 numbers. But state of the art SDR designs like the Perseus manage to achieve as good or better receiver dynamic range without all those expensive crystal roofing filters, so I don't think the K3 deserves the accolade even for that reason. Not to forget what has becoime known as the Holy Grail of receivers, a superhet using a good H-Mode mixer, beefy roofing filter and bullet proof IF, for an in- passband dynamic range 115 db. SDR should get there soon I expect. 73, Geoff GM4ESD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Qick Split
I can't recall which one, but I had a radio that worked exactly this way. My suggestion would be not to change existing button usage at all, but do as Vic suggests, and allow a programmable button to be set to a quick split, that would equalize frequency (or maybe put in a variable offset), turn on SUB and go into SPLIT mode. Then it could be used or ignored at will. 73, andy, ae6y - Original Message - From: Vic K2VCO v...@rakefet.com To: Bill W4ZV btipp...@alum.mit.edu Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 10:18 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Qick Split Bill W4ZV wrote: I also question the usefulness of Quick Split. You need to learn to tune your TX to anticipate where DX is actually listening rather than where he says he **says** he's listening. They are often not the same! The most important part of quick split is not the offset. I would be happy with an offset of zero, or an offset of don't change VFO B. What I want is one button that will (at least) activate SPLIT and SUB. This will prevent me from carefully finding the station the DX is working with the subreceiver and then calling him -- without activating SPLIT. Believe me, this is easy to do and very embarrassing. If I could have everything I want, it would do three things: A-B SUB SPLIT I would want this to be implemented as a programmable function key rather than an optional behavior for SPLIT, because there are times when I want SPLIT to be just SPLIT. One way to do it would be a menu entry that would let you choose an offset which could be zero or 'no change' and then assign it to a function key. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig...?
I take your point, and the K3 does appear to have redefined the cost/performance expectations. I was thinking along the lines that in this part of Europe, those of us who attempt to work SSB DX among the monster BC signals on 40m do need a receiver that does not collapse when hit by BC signals that reach S9 +80db at times, and the Holy Grail receiver has met that expectation and set a standard. I failed to say that its noise figure on 40m is roughly 7db. Good old days? 73, Geoff GM4ESD - Original Message - From: Darwin, Keith keith.dar...@goodrich.com To: Elecraft Discussion List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 7:13 PM Subject: Re Yes, but this isn't about the best performing rig. The KWM-2 certainly had limits and deficiencies (cost being one of them), yet it left a mark on ham radio that continues to this day. I'm suggesting that the K3 is in a similar class, not that it is redefining the form of rigs, but is redefining the cost / performance expectations. We now have a US-built choice that gives performance that is ahead of it's cost. It probably won't have the overall impact of the KWM2, but I'm thinking that I got a lot more radio for a much better price than any KWM (or s-line, c-line, 530s, 830s, etc.) owner did. Indeed, these are the good old days! 73! - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time?
U.S built rigs have been first for most inovations. Subject to correction on all of these: TenTec 1. Triton - First totally solid state rig. 2. Triton - First QSK cw rig 3. Triton - First to use contact paper to cover it's cabinet. + lots of their other products. 4. Triton - First to use red axle grease in a PTO that dries hard in a few years and requires rebuilding. 4. Omni 6 - First DSP use. (Of any kind even if it was just audio). 5. Orion - First rig to advertise roofing filters. 6. Omni VII - First rig to provide ethernet port and IP connectivity. 7. Paragon - First with Alpha numeric tags for memory display. 8. Powermite - First QRP solid state kit rig? unsure 9. AC-5 tuner - First tuner with no cabinet and alligator clips to change taps. (and last)! 10. KR-40 - First iambic solid state keyer with built in paddles. 11. Omni-A - First rig to offer dual, in-band receive if equipped with their external VFO. 12. Omni V - First rig with a remote tuning knob. First black box, no knob rig: Kachina First Sound card - IQ - SDR rig. Flex-1000 First rig with internal antenna tuner: TS-930 First HF rig with detachable faceplate: IC-706 First HF rig with RS-232 ICOM (something)?? First HF rig with internal power supply? TS-930? First HF rig with an internal cw keyer? First HF rig with upgradable firmware (externally flashable). Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com - Original Message - From: Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 12:59 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time? Darwin, Keith wrote: How long do you think we have to wait before folks begin speaking of the K3 as one of the most influential rigs? And what rigs would you say are the most historically influential? Which ones caused a major shift in the history of amateur radio? I would unequivocally vote for the KWM-2. In addition to incredible stability, frequency setting repeatability, great audio, and all it's other features and capabilities, it ushered in the era of transceivers. SSB was fairly hard with separate TX and RX, until the one-box radio automatically assured that you transmitted where you were receiving. The result was a massive, wholesale change to how ham radio worked on the air. I love my K3, and its performance and features will run circles around a KWM-2, and I wouldn't be surprised if it sets the performance bar for a long time to come. But it still is a transceiver. For causing a major shift in the history of amateur radio, Art Collins gets the Nobel in my book. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2009 Cal QSO Party 3-4 Oct 2009 - www.cqp.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.25/1957 - Release Date: 02/17/09 07:07:00 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3: Configuring N1MM to send CW
VE3KI's explanation is absolutely correct, but I would add a CAUTION that once you have this arrangement set up, be careful to boot your computer and N1MM BEFORE turning on your K3 or at least before enabling transmit. This is because some of the start-up processes seem to key the radio when you wouldn't want it to be keyed. I'm using a USB-to-Serial converter and that may makes things worse (or better?). 73, Barry, K6RM__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] The great rig debate
Well, One thing to point out here about the K3...the design parameters were to develop and SDR type of radio with also proven - standard - technology from years past. I am not sure I said that right...but...the K3 takes the technology from our forefathers...melds it with SDR technologyand we have what we have. I would say that the K3 is a convergence of technologytired and true...and cutting edge. Have they done it? Yes. Proof is right there on my operating bench. Is it the best it can be? Dunno. Will the technology get better - Yes! Where will it end up? Dunno. One thing for certain, (and I said this in a previous post) we are still at the beginnings of what can be done is SDR. I think there is more to come. I am waiting for the day I can download sunspots and load them into my radioset the radio to CONFIG:SUNSPOTS ON. 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 Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 #809/6630
10 year old K2 serial number, upgraded and now serial number 6630 operational. Made contacts on 40 and 80 cw. Good performance but I'm still puzzled by a low resistance (~50 ohms) at U6 pin 8. John. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig...?
While I am extremely impressed with the K3 hardware, I think that much of the rig's impressive performance represents extensions of the Orion series. It seems to me that the most revolutionary aspect of the K3, at least among major manufacturers, is the paradigm shift in the relationship between the designer and the customer. 73, Dave AB7E Darwin, Keith wrote: Yes, but this isn't about the best performing rig. The KWM-2 certainly had limits and deficiencies (cost being one of them), yet it left a mark on ham radio that continues to this day. I'm suggesting that the K3 is in a similar class, not that it is redefining the form of rigs, but is redefining the cost / performance expectations. We now have a US-built choice that gives performance that is ahead of it's cost. It probably won't have the overall impact of the KWM2, but I'm thinking that I got a lot more radio for a much better price than any KWM (or s-line, c-line, 530s, 830s, etc.) owner did. Indeed, these are the good old days! 73! - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 #809/6630
Just built this rig that has been around in kit form for 10 years. 73. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig...?
On Feb 17, 2009, at 1:00 PM, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy wrote: Not to forget what has becoime known as the Holy Grail of receivers, a superhet using a good H-Mode mixer, beefy roofing filter and bullet proof IF, for an in- passband dynamic range 115 db. SDR should get there soon I expect. 73, Geoff GM4ESD Talk to Tom Rauch (W8JI) about his heavily modified R-4C. 2Khz IMDR of 118dB, 2Khz BDR of 127dB. Too bad you can't buy one of these off the shelf :-) Maybe SDR is still just playing catch up (?) ... :-) Grant/NQ5T __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig...?
Tom is using the K3 now.. :-) See: http://www.eham.net/reviews/review/73081 73, Eric WA6HHQ === Grant Youngman wrote: On Feb 17, 2009, at 1:00 PM, Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy wrote: Not to forget what has becoime known as the Holy Grail of receivers, a superhet using a good H-Mode mixer, beefy roofing filter and bullet proof IF, for an in- passband dynamic range 115 db. SDR should get there soon I expect. 73, Geoff GM4ESD Talk to Tom Rauch (W8JI) about his heavily modified R-4C. 2Khz IMDR of 118dB, 2Khz BDR of 127dB. Too bad you can't buy one of these off the shelf :-) Maybe SDR is still just playing catch up (?) ... :-) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time?
Wes Stewart wrote: Herb Johnson and Swan were the Eric, Wayne and Elecraft of the day. I hardly think W E would sell a product designed to appeal to CBers operating with illegal power and VFOs! Consider the Swan 1011: http://www.cbworldinformer.com/200202/ccc_history.htm -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig...?
On Feb 17, 2009, at 2:57 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Tom is using the K3 now.. :-) See: http://www.eham.net/reviews/review/73081 Yes, I know. His review was one of the reasons I bought my K3. But it does sort of show that all the dB's of this and that aren't necessarily the only determinant of goodness :-) Grant/NQ5T __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] The great rig debate
Lee, K0WA wrote: I am waiting for the day I can download sunspots and load them into my radioset the radio to CONFIG:SUNSPOTS ON. I don't think we get to do that until we join VK9NS at his new QTH. 73, Chuck NI0C __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FOR SALE: LP-PAN and EMU-0202 Combo with all cables, ready to go
I'm selling my LP-PAN and EMU-0202 combo. They look and work like new. I don't use them so I'm selling them. I want to sell them as a complete unit. All cables are included. Just plug everything in and go. Asking $225.00 including shipping to the US. Will ship to Canada for an extra $5.00. Roger, W1EM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FS: K2 QRP station with extras
K2 SN6163, including: o K160RX 160M Optiono KSB2 SSB option N0SS t/r internal amplifier relay kit12v Power cable and original manual I am the original builder. I put this rig together in the summer of 2007.I used it until I took delivery of a K3 in the winter of 2008. I have used the rig sparingly since then. It works perfectly and is very well aligned and tuned. $750 includes shipping and insurance in the lower 48 states. Pictures are available. Please reply to me off the reflector. You may contact me at my callsign at the arrl.net Nick NT1A__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time?
Steve Ellington wrote: U.S built rigs have been first for most inovations. I don't know if anyone's mentioned one of the first all solid-state ham receivers, the Davco DR-30, made in Florida. http://www.w8zr.net/vintage/receivers/davco.htm -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Why no NR in Data modes
K2MK wrote: I was wondering why the NR feature is unavailable in data modes. During the WPX using AFSK A on 80 meters it seems like it would have been beneficial to have some noise reduction. (I use MixW). Because it would remove the signal. One of the main functions is, I believe, to act as an adaptive notch filter, which would mean that, most likely, it would notch out the spacing tone on RTTY. Also the most optimal digital modes tend to be almost indistinguishable from random noise to anything other than the matched demodulator. Basically, NR reduces subjective noise for speech, but will play havoc with digital modulation. -- 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 Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] (no subject)
I took an Elecraft PR6 in trade with some other stuff. It was still in the unopened Priority Mail box from Elecraft to the Ham who traded it to me. He had not opened it. Naturally I opened it to be sure it was in the box and it's there with the instructions. So it is as new. Anyone who wants it I will ship it to them priority mail for $120. Conus only. Please reply off the list. 73 de KE4WY Jim __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Filters and dual bandpass tuning
Question for the experienced K3 owners... I'm planning a purchase in the very near future and want a clarification on the roofing filters and use of passband tuning with the K3. I think I understand from reading the forum that the K3 automatically selects the filter to match the width of the passband. In other words if I narrow the passband using the dual PBT to 500 Hz, the K3 will select the 500 Hz roofing filter. Am I interpreting this correctly? If this is true, what if I only have 1 roofing filter in the rig... say the 2.7 kHz? Can the passband be narrowed even further using PBT like I can do with my 756 Pro? Thanks in advance. Andy, KD3RF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Mods
Gary, If you Just can't do those mods by yourself for some reason, and you need some help. I will be happy to do your mods for free. You will be responsible to pay the shipping to and from the states for the required boards, but the mods (other then normal parts prices) will be free of charge. Just let me know off reflector. And no, I don't work for Elecraft... Michael N6MQL notforc...@hotmail.com _ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filters and dual bandpass tuning
Andrew, The answer is yes to all of that, except for minor points related to your interpretation. For clarification, there are two considerations - the first is the filter width. That is not necessarily the roofing filter width, the DSP filter width can be much more narrow than the roofing filter. Think of the roofing filter as something protecting the K3 demodulation from extremely strong signals, much as a house roof protects those things under it. Yes, if you have multiple roofing filters installed, the K3 will automatically switch them in as you change the DSP filter width. The K3 DSP determines the ultimate filtering, rather than the roofing filter. Once the DSP filter width is set, that filter passband can be moved about to change the position of the passband within the demodulated audio range by changing SHIFT - this SHIFT is equivalent to Passband Tuning - it repositions the passband without changing the tone of the received signal.. 73, Don W3FPR andrew vavra wrote: Question for the experienced K3 owners... I'm planning a purchase in the very near future and want a clarification on the roofing filters and use of passband tuning with the K3. I think I understand from reading the forum that the K3 automatically selects the filter to match the width of the passband. In other words if I narrow the passband using the dual PBT to 500 Hz, the K3 will select the 500 Hz roofing filter. Am I interpreting this correctly? If this is true, what if I only have 1 roofing filter in the rig... say the 2.7 kHz? Can the passband be narrowed even further using PBT like I can do with my 756 Pro? Thanks in advance. Andy, KD3RF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 appears dead after KXB3080 PCB installed... ...Help please!
I want to close out this thread now that my KX1 is back on the air on 80, 40, 30, and 20 meters. I was doing another close visual before following up on Don's advice to remove Q9. During that process I must of dislodged something that was causing a short in the vicinity of T2. There were a couple of through holes I had difficulty clearing to mount T2 and I think perhaps there was solder ball or something that was hidden by T2. Once dislodged everything came back to life. Needless to say I was quite relieved!! So, this re-enforces Don's advice to check the soldering closely and perhaps to pay attention to any solder debris that might be left laying around. Don - thanks for the tips and assistance to help me through this. 73, W4SDM Shawn Morrow Fairfax, VA - Shawn Morrow W4SDM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KX1-appears-dead-after-KXB3080-PCB-installed...-...Help-please%21-tp2266733p2344222.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time?
--- On Tue, 2/17/09, Vic K2VCO v...@rakefet.com wrote: Wes Stewart wrote: Herb Johnson and Swan were the Eric, Wayne and Elecraft of the day. I hardly think W E would sell a product designed to appeal to CBers operating with illegal power and VFOs! Consider the Swan 1011: OK, I considered it: The Swan was a ten-meter transceiver that received on 11-meters. My K3 receives the BC band to 30 Mhz, including the CB band. So what? I once owned a KWM-1 that was removed from a B-47. (Likely one that had been overflying the Soviet Union) It tuned and transmitted anywhere between 14 and 30 MHz given the correct crystal plugged into a removable box on the front panel. I believe that rig has been mentioned before in this thread as a milestone radio. Should we did up Art Collins and chastise him? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 appears dead after KXB3080 PCB installed... ...Help please!
Been there done that as a test builder. This is one complex update that needs extreme care, even for those of us who might proclaim we know what we are doing. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ShawnMorrow Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 6:41 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 appears dead after KXB3080 PCB installed... ...Help please! I want to close out this thread now that my KX1 is back on the air on 80, 40, 30, and 20 meters. I was doing another close visual before following up on Don's advice to remove Q9. During that process I must of dislodged something that was causing a short in the vicinity of T2. There were a couple of through holes I had difficulty clearing to mount T2 and I think perhaps there was solder ball or something that was hidden by T2. Once dislodged everything came back to life. Needless to say I was quite relieved!! So, this re-enforces Don's advice to check the soldering closely and perhaps to pay attention to any solder debris that might be left laying around. Don - thanks for the tips and assistance to help me through this. 73, W4SDM Shawn Morrow Fairfax, VA - Shawn Morrow W4SDM -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KX1-appears-dead-after-KXB3080-PCB-installed...-...Help -please%21-tp2266733p2344222.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time? [END of Thread]
Time to end this thread before it gets flogged to death. ;-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft List Moderator __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time?
Wes Stewart wrote: OK, I considered it: The Swan was a ten-meter transceiver that received on 11-meters. My K3 receives the BC band to 30 Mhz, including the CB band. So what? I once owned a KWM-1 that was removed from a B-47. (Likely one that had been overflying the Soviet Union) It tuned and transmitted anywhere between 14 and 30 MHz given the correct crystal plugged into a removable box on the front panel. I believe that rig has been mentioned before in this thread as a milestone radio. Should we did up Art Collins and chastise him? I didn't say it was possible to use it illegally. I said It was designed to appeal to CBers operating with illegal power and VFOs. There's a difference. I bet Eric is coming along to squash this thread soon! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time?
I bet Eric is coming along to squash this thread soon! You win! On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 7:35 PM, Vic K2VCO v...@rakefet.com wrote: Wes Stewart wrote: OK, I considered it: The Swan was a ten-meter transceiver that received on 11-meters. My K3 receives the BC band to 30 Mhz, including the CB band. So what? I once owned a KWM-1 that was removed from a B-47. (Likely one that had been overflying the Soviet Union) It tuned and transmitted anywhere between 14 and 30 MHz given the correct crystal plugged into a removable box on the front panel. I believe that rig has been mentioned before in this thread as a milestone radio. Should we did up Art Collins and chastise him? I didn't say it was possible to use it illegally. I said It was designed to appeal to CBers operating with illegal power and VFOs. There's a difference. I bet Eric is coming along to squash this thread soon! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX1 SOS
Even though this happened in my back yard, so to speak (the individual involved lives about 50 miles from me), I was made aware of it by Wayne. I don't recall its appearing here so here's a promote for how a KX1 came through in a real emergency: http://www.gtconnect.com/articles/2009/02/15/news/top_story/1aaa01_sos.txt Ron AC7AC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] OT: Montana Station?
I need one more contact for Triple Play in Montana on SSB. Anyone in MT that would like to work me on 75 meters. I do have a microphone somewhere. Lee Buller - K0WA All done with my little ol' K3 and some with my AL82 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 Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] OT: Montana Station with LOTW
Ken - K0PP - got me my last state for Triple Play, but Ken is not active yet on LOTW. I need a Montana station that is active in Triple Play. Contact me through my email address. Last one for TP Thanks Kengreat to talk with you on 75 meters 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 Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] For Sale: KPA100, W1
For Sale: KPA100 – I bought this off the list while waiting for the K3 but I have now decided to keep my K2 QRP. Still in the box as received. $300 shipped. W1 Wattmeter in the W8FGU tilting plastic case. $100 shipped. Will include some extra BNC cables. 73, John W2XS -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/For-Sale%3A-KPA100%2C-W1-tp2344937p2344937.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Montana Station with LOTW
Here is a great meeting place for all your Triple Play needs: http://www.obriensweb.com/sked/ Click on LOTW Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ - Original Message - From: Lee Buller k...@swbell.net To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 3:48 AM Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Montana Station with LOTW Ken - K0PP - got me my last state for Triple Play, but Ken is not active yet on LOTW. I need a Montana station that is active in Triple Play. Contact me through my email address. Last one for TP Thanks Kengreat to talk with you on 75 meters 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 Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] 2nd receiver only delivers hiss
Well I decided to chase the K5D tonight (always better to start late). Lo and behold, my sub receiver does not copy anything. I've checked the menu and the KXV3 is set to NOR, speakers set to 1 or 2 makes no difference on internal speaker, RF set to max, SUB is turned on. It transmits fine on B and in fact I've now worked K5D on 40 80 and 160. But it would be nice to hear the 2nd RX to find the last stn working them. What am I doing wrong? AFX on or off makes no difference either by the way. Don - N1DG--Licensed since 1962 EX-WB2DND, A61AD (GUEST OP, QSL MGR), A52DG, /KH9, /BV, /VS6, /4X, /9V Pilot: VU7RG, 3Y0X, VK9ML, D68C, VK0IR, K8XP/KH9, 9M0C, ZK1XXP, ZL9CI Webmaster: BS7H, 3Y0X, K5K, A52A, VK0IR, 9M0C, ZK1XXP, WB2DND/KH9, BQ9P, ZL9CI QSL Manager: A61AD, A61AO, A61X, A61AQ 2006 inductee into the CQ Magazine DX Hall of Fame Member: FOC, ARRL, DDXA, YCCC SKYPE: aurumtel Please consider the environment before printing this email __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Serious Question
Looking at the K3 I do Data (PSK31, RTTY) and SSB on DXpeditions I know the DVR and USB as it will used with HRD What options would you suggest to put in the rig to start with knowing other options can be added later. And what filters are suggested for those modes. Looking at 2010 DXpeditions Paul FS/KB9AVO, PJ7/KB9AVO and more __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 2nd receiver only delivers hiss
I had my 2nd receiver antenna routed to AUX. When I changed it to MAIN the pileup got a lot louder. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Greenbaum Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] 2nd receiver only delivers hiss Well I decided to chase the K5D tonight (always better to start late). Lo and behold, my sub receiver does not copy anything. I've checked the menu and the KXV3 is set to NOR, speakers set to 1 or 2 makes no difference on internal speaker, RF set to max, SUB is turned on. It transmits fine on B and in fact I've now worked K5D on 40 80 and 160. But it would be nice to hear the 2nd RX to find the last stn working them. What am I doing wrong? AFX on or off makes no difference either by the way. Don - N1DG--Licensed since 1962 EX-WB2DND, A61AD (GUEST OP, QSL MGR), A52DG, /KH9, /BV, /VS6, /4X, /9V Pilot: VU7RG, 3Y0X, VK9ML, D68C, VK0IR, K8XP/KH9, 9M0C, ZK1XXP, ZL9CI Webmaster: BS7H, 3Y0X, K5K, A52A, VK0IR, 9M0C, ZK1XXP, WB2DND/KH9, BQ9P, ZL9CI QSL Manager: A61AD, A61AO, A61X, A61AQ 2006 inductee into the CQ Magazine DX Hall of Fame Member: FOC, ARRL, DDXA, YCCC SKYPE: aurumtel Please consider the environment before printing this email __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 2nd receiver only delivers hiss
Oh thank you thank you thank you. That was all too easy!! Yes, the BSET was on AUX. And I noticed it needs to be set for each bandwow, every day is a new learning experience. What a radio, what a resource this reflector is. Maybe I need to read the manual a 3rd time. :-) 73 Don N1DG At 12:20 AM 2/18/2009, WILLIS COOKE wrote: Is your receiver connected to an antenna? I am not sure exactly how the sub receiver connects to antenna 1. I have been told that it is an internal connection, but I am not sure that it does not feed from the coax connected to the ATU. If you only have one antenna connected, check the Bset and be sure that antenna 1 is selected if you are not using a second antenna. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ --- On Tue, 2/17/09, Don Greenbaum d...@aurumtel.com wrote: From: Don Greenbaum d...@aurumtel.com Subject: [Elecraft] 2nd receiver only delivers hiss To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 9:09 PM Well I decided to chase the K5D tonight (always better to start late). Lo and behold, my sub receiver does not copy anything. I've checked the menu and the KXV3 is set to NOR, speakers set to 1 or 2 makes no difference on internal speaker, RF set to max, SUB is turned on. It transmits fine on B and in fact I've now worked K5D on 40 80 and 160. But it would be nice to hear the 2nd RX to find the last stn working them. What am I doing wrong? AFX on or off makes no difference either by the way. Don - N1DG--Licensed since 1962 EX-WB2DND, A61AD (GUEST OP, QSL MGR), A52DG, /KH9, /BV, /VS6, /4X, /9V Pilot: VU7RG, 3Y0X, VK9ML, D68C, VK0IR, K8XP/KH9, 9M0C, ZK1XXP, ZL9CI Webmaster: BS7H, 3Y0X, K5K, A52A, VK0IR, 9M0C, ZK1XXP, WB2DND/KH9, BQ9P, ZL9CI QSL Manager: A61AD, A61AO, A61X, A61AQ 2006 inductee into the CQ Magazine DX Hall of Fame Member: FOC, ARRL, DDXA, YCCC SKYPE: aurumtel Please consider the environment before printing this email __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Please consider the environment before printing this email Don Greenbaum 27 Pill Hill Lane, Duxbury, MA 02332 phone: 781 934 5534 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 2nd receiver only delivers hiss
Assuming you do not have a separate Rx antenna, you need to select the main antenna for the sub receiver. With the sub rcvr on, press and hold RX ANT until MAIN appears. 73, Dave, NX7F -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Greenbaum Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] 2nd receiver only delivers hiss Well I decided to chase the K5D tonight (always better to start late). Lo and behold, my sub receiver does not copy anything. I've checked the menu and the KXV3 is set to NOR, speakers set to 1 or 2 makes no difference on internal speaker, RF set to max, SUB is turned on. It transmits fine on B and in fact I've now worked K5D on 40 80 and 160. But it would be nice to hear the 2nd RX to find the last stn working them. What am I doing wrong? AFX on or off makes no difference either by the way. Don - N1DG--Licensed since 1962 EX-WB2DND, A61AD (GUEST OP, QSL MGR), A52DG, /KH9, /BV, /VS6, /4X, /9V Pilot: VU7RG, 3Y0X, VK9ML, D68C, VK0IR, K8XP/KH9, 9M0C, ZK1XXP, ZL9CI Webmaster: BS7H, 3Y0X, K5K, A52A, VK0IR, 9M0C, ZK1XXP, WB2DND/KH9, BQ9P, ZL9CI QSL Manager: A61AD, A61AO, A61X, A61AQ 2006 inductee into the CQ Magazine DX Hall of Fame Member: FOC, ARRL, DDXA, YCCC SKYPE: aurumtel Please consider the environment before printing this email __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig...?
Darwin, Keith wrote: Yes, but this isn't about the best performing rig. The KWM-2 certainly had limits and deficiencies (cost being one of them), yet it left a mark on ham radio that continues to this day. This might be true if you think the world is the USA. Speaking for the rest of the world I would say the KWM-2 left no mark at all, it was far too expensive and be course of that not very common. / Jim SM2EKM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Serious Question
I would look at the 2.8k although people say the 2.7k is fine and the 1.8 for ssb. I would also go for either the 400 or 500hz for cw/rtty The 2nd receiver is very handy I would run with at 2.8 and a 500 or 400 in the sub receiver but you can fill it up. Xvter option for receive antennas, Antenna tuner. How much do you have to spend hi! A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may never get over. Ben Franklin _ From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul W. Van Dyke Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 10:35 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Serious Question Looking at the K3 I do Data (PSK31, RTTY) and SSB on DXpeditions I know the DVR and USB as it will used with HRD What options would you suggest to put in the rig to start with knowing other options can be added later. And what filters are suggested for those modes. Looking at 2010 DXpeditions Paul FS/KB9AVO, PJ7/KB9AVO and more __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] How long until K3 is declared the greatest rig of all time?
Shortly after I graduated from Cal Poly Pomona (in Pomona, California) I purchased a Kenwood TS520 from Henry Radio in Los Angeles. It was one of the few brand new rigs that I have purchased. I kept for almost 20 years until I traded it for an Icom IC 735. Both were excellent radios. I still have the 735. I now use a Yaesu FT 1000MP. I will probably keep it until I can afford a K3. I also had the privilage of using a KWM2 and a Central Electronics 100V. Both were great radios. 73, Steve Brandt N7VS Portland, Oregon __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Operating split without using SPLIT
After a bit of experimenting, I am finding I prefer a way of operating split that doesn't require the SPLIT button at all. This is to transmit on VFO A and listen to the DX station on the subreceiver. You find the DX using VFO A, hit AB, hit SUB and look for the pileup with VFO A. You never have to press SPLIT or turn the VFO B knob, and you never have to stop to think which frequency you will be transmitting on - it's always the frequency in the VFO A display regardless of whether you are operating split or not. Assuming you are quick enough to realize that the DX is operating split in the first place, about the only other mistake you can make is to forget to hit SUB, which becomes obvious very quickly. If you are using a panadapter like LP-PAN with PowerSDR, you can click on the pileup in the panadapter display to tune VFO A directly to the pileup. The focus of the panadapter is always on the pileup, not on the DX station as it would be when using SPLIT. You can even use text decode or the auxiliary display in the VFO B window - all it costs you is the display of the DX station's frequency; you never lose sight of your transmit frequency. This all seems too easy - what am I missing? 73, Rich VE3KI K3 #1595 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] 5B/G4MKP
K3 #768 working well except for sub-receiver which has suddenly become deaf. Did I bugger about with a menu setting? Not essential but I would like to get it back. Managed to enter WPX RTTY and plenty of cw pile-ups daily. Worked Chris G3SJJ for first identified K3 QSO. NA around 2200Z is strong. Will QRV ~ 7.101MHz. Cheers, Terry G4MKP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
