[Elecraft] K3 NR
I too would like to see what settings are being used for NR as I seem to get a large decrease in Audio volume when NR is engaged. I hope those having success with the new NR can enlighten the rest of us...:-) Gary VK4WT/P Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra __ 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] K1 SN 002761 under construction
Just want to inform other builders that I'm currently starting to bring K1 SN 002761 alive, no questions so far. I will check the mail regurlarly, and if helpfull share my experience. Currently I'm close to finalizing the filter board. 73 PE1FJN QTH: Zwolle, The Netherlands JO32BL Marc __ 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] NR for Dummys
Gary,Jim and Robin,I am pretty satisfied with 3.27 NR and I will answer all your questions off the group and also I will send you guys a MP3's for CW and SSB showing how well my K3 works when engaged the NR but right now I a not at home,I am at my work office,tonight when I be back I will answer all your questions about settings,meantime enjoy your friday,73 AD4C The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits. -- Albert Einstein --- On Fri, 8/28/09, Jim Miller KG0KP jimmil...@stl-online.net wrote: From: Jim Miller KG0KP jimmil...@stl-online.net Subject: [Elecraft] NR for Dummys To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, August 28, 2009, 5:29 AM Where can I buy the book? Let's start with SSB on 3.27 (for me at this time). Will somebody send me the non-factory settings you have changed and what you have them set to that give you the what you see as the best setting (at any particular instant). I know this will change by conditions, antenna, location, etc. BUT, I would like somewhere to start AND have an idea which settings you change that help you in addition to the NR settings. Is this impossible? Huge thanks, 73, de Jim KG0KP __ 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] K3 : toggle between two powers ?
Benny Aumala-2 wrote: Thank you, Dick Programming was not what I intended to learn. Now the quickest way goes like this: =Open Elecraft K3 Utility =open Edit / Command tester Macros =Type for Macro 1 - Text to send - pc005; (do not forget semicolon) =Type for Macro 2 - Text to send - pc100; =Save Now it is easy to toggle by clicking Macro 1 or 2 between 5 and 100W. = Hide Utility to PC low-edge command-line. This way it is ready for rapid action, and screen is normally free. Benny OH9NBK3 # 119 Sorry to reply to a 10 day old post. I've been on holiday. But I thought I should mention that this is just the kind of thing the Shortcuts in KComm were intended to achieve. Each shortcut is essentially a macro of K3 control commands that is sent when the entry is double-clicked. I have shortcuts for all the power levels I use. But if you wanted you could label them for modes and have them send a mode change as well as a power level. - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-toggle-between-two-powers-tp3466368p3534320.html Sent from the [K3] 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] [P3] Kit option
I've read all the messages I could find posted about the P3 while I was away, and one question that doesn't seem to have been asked is: will it be available in modular kit form like the K3 or only ready built? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/P3-Kit-option-tp3534417p3534417.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] [K3] Adaptive predistortion
I was interested to read in the discussion about the ADAT transceiver that it used adaptive predistortion to improve the linearity of the TX. As the K3 is also an SDT could this be a future enhancement? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Adaptive-predistortion-tp3534457p3534457.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] K2 Noise Blanker Problem
The K2 NB works very well with light-dimmer noise. If you have a light-dimmer to test it the results should be dramatic. 73, Drew AF2Z On Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:20:22 -0700 (PDT), Eric WD6DB(lost in noise) wrote: I built my K2 some months back with the KNB2 option. The noise blanker has never been effective against any type of noise. The MCU recognizes the blanker, it draws the proper amount of current, but just doesn't seem to do anything. Before drinking the Kool-Aid (TM) I was pretty much a Kenwood man and was used to ineffective noise blankers so I ended up blowing it off. I recently built a K1, and the NB in it works FB. This got me thinking, and besides Elecraft would never release a NB that was useless--it violates the Tao of Elecraft. Yesterday I built another KNB2 (any excuse) and installed it in my K2. Same result! I checked all the solder joints, component values, RF board mods. It makes no difference whether it is NB1, NB2, HI or LO, the preamp is on or off--nothing. No change in S-meter reading, no change in audio. Any ideas, oh mighty brains? Thanks, Eric WD6DB(lost in noise) __ __ 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] K2 - Connecting the K2 to a RigBlaster Pro and computer
David, I cannot fully answer your questions right now, BUT I must give you a caution. The K2 AUX IO connector is *not* an RS-232 port - that is why it is labeled AUX IO. To avoid damage to your K2, use ONLY the cable shown in the KIO2 manual to connect your K2 to the Rigblaster Pro. In other words, only TXD RXD and signal ground (pins 2, 3 and 5) of the K2 AUX IO connector should connect to either a computer or the Rigblaster Pro. The K2 has no provisions for FSK, and attempts to use DTR or RTS for PTT or keying will damage the K2 because those pins in the normal RS-232 interface pinout are used within the K2 structure for carrying internal K2 signals to external Elecraft producets such as the KRC2 and KAT100. Again, the K2 AUX IO is *not* an RS-232 port although it does carry 3 of the defined RS-232 signals TXD, RXD and Signal Ground. 73, Don W3FPR David Heinsohn wrote: Evening All I think it's time for a bit more of the combined wisdom of the list before I proceed. The rig is a K2. It has all the internal modules except the ATU at this point. I have successfully used both HRD and K2 Remote to control the K2. The RigBlaster Pro is several years old. It was connected to an Icom - 706 until tonight, but only really used for PSK31 with Digipan. P1, the mic jumper block has been reconfigured to the K2. And an on air test was satisfactory. It's now time to configure P16 for Rig Ctl, CW, PTT, FSK, etc. I believe that diagram #9 on page 29 of my manual is the correct configuration. Then the 232 cables would be compter to RigBlaster 232-A, and RigBlaster 232-B to K2. Is this correct? And finally, what experience do others have in connecting and using the K2 with a RigBlaster? Any recommendations on other hookups that work best? Maybe some that aren't obvious? TNX to All de KD0R David __ 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: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.70/2329 - Release Date: 08/27/09 08:11:00 __ 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 NR
I agree with Gary, it would be helpful if the settings that are proving useful for some could be shared with all of us. Thanks, I am learning from this thread prior to installing the software update and then installing the sub rx. This forum is most helpful and one of the many reasons my K3 is a joy. 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of rfenab...@gmail.com Sent: 28 August 2009 09:38 To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] K3 NR I too would like to see what settings are being used for NR as I seem to get a large decrease in Audio volume when NR is engaged. I hope those having success with the new NR can enlighten the rest of us...:-) Gary VK4WT/P Sent via BlackBerryR from Telstra __ 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 NR triggering
Joe Planisky wrote: Some times you can't satisfy all the people all the time with one road. Truer words were never spoken! I'm a full time CW operator (well, 99.9% CW, 0.1% digital modes.) I played with the pre-3.25 NR quite a bit and I was never able to find a setting that made a CW signal easier to copy, so I never actually used it in a QSO. Post-3.25, I find I'm now using it more often than not. My preference would be for progress to continue in the 3.25/3.27 direction. Of course, ideally they'll come up with a way to let each operator use what works best for them. 73 -- Joe KB8AP I also operate mostly CW 3.27 isn't bad, but over the year or so I think the best DSP firmware was DSP 1.81 It was one of the better balances of audio level for NR on/off. And the CW signals came up out of the noise - or the noise went down. But . it doesn't work right anymore with the newer MCU FPF levels. That DSP is part of k3fw2r10.zip which I have labeled FD 08 in the folder with all the old firmware sets. 73HankK8DD FREE 3D EARTH SCREENSAVER - Watch the Earth right on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/earth __ 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] NR for Dummys
Hector I think a lot of folks would be interested in your findings and those of others, so, you would do us all a favour if you could put those answers and clips in a place we can all view: perhaps the Elecraft site? David G3UNA Gary,Jim and Robin,I am pretty satisfied with 3.27 NR and I will answer all your questions off the group and also I will send you guys a MP3's for CW and SSB showing how well my K3 works when engaged the NR but right now I a not at home,I am at my work office,tonight when I be back I will answer all your questions about settings,meantime enjoy your friday,73 AD4C __ 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] NR for Dummys
I'm still playing with the 3.27 NR, but I like it alot. I operate CW only and have been using the F1-x filter section mostly because it seems that F2 through F4 are minor variations on the F1 theme, so to speak; but I will try them later. With CW signals of course there is not as much subtlety involved as SSB-- you mostly either hear them or you don't. So for SSB maybe there is a bigger difference between F1-x and F4-x. In general... I haven't found any signals yet that the NR loses when it is turned on, so that is good. True, I also haven't heard any unreadable signals that the NR makes readable, but I am probably pretty good at ignoring the distraction of noise and QRM myself. The NR (especially F1-4) gives the impression of a very narrow filter, but used with a wide bandwidth (2.5 KHz typical for me) you can hear the widely separated signals-- it is an eerie and pleasant effect. I am beginning to trust the NR so I can leave it on and tune across the quieted band knowing it will not miss any signals. Anyhow, here are the settings I am using. You can try them for a start. YMMV, as they say... AGC Slow AGC Threshold 8 AGC Slope 1 AFX Delay 2 RX Eq Flat 0db CW Pitch 520 Hz (typical) BW 2.5 KHz (typical) Cheap Sony MDR-210 headphones (probably should get something better) BTW, someone else mentioned being able to copy signal pitch down to 50 HZ in the previous beta; I can copy comfortably down to about 110 Hz with the above setup. I am used to using a receiver with AGC turned off, AF Gain at max, and adjusting the volume with the RF Gain. But the NR+AGC is a lot more convenient (don't have to keep riding the RF Gain control) and, so far, just as effective as far as I can tell. Can't really compare the NR to the earlier versions because I didn't use it all that much. 73, Drew AF2Z On Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:29:09 -0500, you wrote: Where can I buy the book? Let's start with SSB on 3.27 (for me at this time). Will somebody send me the non-factory settings you have changed and what you have them set to that give you the what you see as the best setting (at any particular instant). I know this will change by conditions, antenna, location, etc. BUT, I would like somewhere to start AND have an idea which settings you change that help you in addition to the NR settings. Is this impossible? Huge thanks, 73, de Jim KG0KP __ 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] [P3] Kit option
I'm hopeful it will be in kit form. If it costs more than an SDR-IQ, I will have second thoughts about getting one, Julian, G4ILO wrote: I've read all the messages I could find posted about the P3 while I was away, and one question that doesn't seem to have been asked is: will it be available in modular kit form like the K3 or only ready built? -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/P3-Kit-option-tp3534417p3535407.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] [P3] Kit option
Both. :-) 73, Eric Julian, G4ILO wrote: I've read all the messages I could find posted about the P3 while I was away, and one question that doesn't seem to have been asked is: will it be available in modular kit form like the K3 or only ready built? __ 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] Where is the P3 picture??
I must be getting old... I can't find a picture of the P3 anywhere... -- Dave G. KK7SS Richland, WA '06 Honda Civic Hybrid '65 MK III A-H Sprite '76 MKIV 1500 Midget If I wake up in the morning, and I hurt, it means that I'm still alive !! __ 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] Where is the P3 picture??
Here are links to the P3 and K3 with the P3 in full spectrum display mode. (Note that our text fonts are now larger than that shown and are very easy to read. We will have selectable font sizes on the release version of P3.) http://www.elecraft.com/K3/pics/K3%20and%20P3%20full%20spect%201024.JPG As you can see, the display is extremely sharp, bright and easy to read. And in split screen, spectrum and waterfall mode: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/pics/P3%20w%20K3%20a.JPG We also have a full screen waterfall mode, among others. These are very early versions of the f/w and display layouts. We are roaring ahead refining the f/w and various displays. More pics soon! 73, Eric Dave G. wrote: I must be getting old... I can't find a picture of the P3 anywhere... __ 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] Where is the P3 picture??
Thank you, Eric... A gentleman. as always ;-)) -- Dave G. KK7SS Richland, WA '06 Honda Civic Hybrid '65 MK III A-H Sprite '76 MKIV 1500 Midget If I wake up in the morning, and I hurt, it means that I'm still alive !! __ 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 -extended- low end Bass response back in next beta release
For those of you that noticed the unexpected increase in low end bass response in the last release, and then its removal in the current release, stay tuned. We are properly including it in in the next beta release. In the prior beta test release it was an unexpected bug/side effect that only appeared with the .1 Hz setting of the PBT control. We were pleasantly surprised at this and are now properly adding it so it is available in general. 73, Eric __ 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] Unable to perform opt.3 callibration for
You mean, those *really* arent the Droids I was looking for, Obi Won? :) -lu- __ 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 -extended- low end Bass response back in next betarelease
Thank goodness for bugs! I wonder if anyone understands why the bass was cut off in the first place? BTW: NR seems to work really well for CW now. It's actually helping the copy of the weak ones. 73 Steve N4LQ n...@carolina.rr.com - Original Message - From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com To: Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 12:58 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 -extended- low end Bass response back in next betarelease For those of you that noticed the unexpected increase in low end bass response in the last release, and then its removal in the current release, stay tuned. We are properly including it in in the next beta release. In the prior beta test release it was an unexpected bug/side effect that only appeared with the .1 Hz setting of the PBT control. We were pleasantly surprised at this and are now properly adding it so it is available in general. 73, Eric __ 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 -extended- low end Bass response back in next beta release
On Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:58:00 -0700, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: For those of you that noticed the unexpected increase in low end bass response in the last release, and then its removal in the current release, stay tuned. We are properly including it in in the next beta release. In the prior beta test release it was an unexpected bug/side effect that only appeared with the .1 Hz setting of the PBT control. We were pleasantly surprised at this and are now properly adding it so it is available in general. 73, Eric [snip] Thanks Eric! I was very happy with the extended base. Tom, N5GE n...@n5ge.com K3 #806, K3 #1055, PR6, XV144, XV432, KRC2, W1 and other small kits. http://www.n5ge.com http://www.swotrc.net __ 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 -extended- low end Bass response back in next beta release
Yo! Put the rig in the Civic with a 500W (audio) amp, an 18 woofer and some Monster cables, tune it down to 50 Hz, and all my homies can be DX'in me from 5 blocks away. On Aug 28, 2009, at 9:58 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: For those of you that noticed the unexpected increase in low end bass response in the last release, and then its removal in the current release, stay tuned. We are properly including it in in the next beta release. __ 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] [P3] Kit option
Excellent! Will the P3 case be available for purchase, on its own, with blank front and rear panels, for home constructed accessories? Eric Swartz -WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Both. :-) 73, Eric - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. * G4ILO's Shack - http://www.g4ilo.com * KComm - http://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html * KTune - http://www.g4ilo.com/ktune.html -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/P3-Kit-option-tp3534417p3536713.html Sent from the [K3] 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] K3 -extended- low end Bass response back in next beta release
This is strange... A lot of people (including me) have noticed and pointed out K3's initial lack of LF response compared to other sets. Also, a lot of energy has been put into finding causesremedies both by users and developers. Now *a solution* is presented as a pleasant coincedental combination of FW data. Is the K3 really starting to make its own decisions for the future beyond control of its talented fathers? Or is this an Okay, you guys out there were quite right about this LF matter in disguise? In any case:Happy to hear those vocal cord frequencies coming through now...A huge step forward. Tnx for the hard work. 73' Paul PD0PSB Eric Swartz -WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: For those of you that noticed the unexpected increase in low end bass response in the last release, and then its removal in the current release, stay tuned. We are properly including it in in the next beta release. In the prior beta test release it was an unexpected bug/side effect that only appeared with the .1 Hz setting of the PBT control. We were pleasantly surprised at this and are now properly adding it so it is available in general. 73, Eric __ 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 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-extended-low-end-Bass-response-back-in-next-beta-release-tp3535988p3536743.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] K3 - decisions decisions...
Please select one: Option 1 - Those who would like a little extra low end audio frequency available, a little extra headroom over the 100w limit when necessary, and those would like to be able to transmit AM/FM and ESSB through their wide roofing filter. Option 2 - Those that would prefer to be poked in the eye with a sharp stick. I'll start - Option 1 please! ;-) [Elecraft] K3 -extended- low end Bass response back in next beta releasepd0psb p.s.bijpost at gmail.com Fri Aug 28 15:02:08 EDT 2009Previous message: [Elecraft] K3 -extended- low end Bass response back in next beta releaseNext message: [Elecraft] [K3] Unable to perform opt.3 callibration forMessages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ]This is strange... A lot of people (including me) have noticed and pointed out K3's initial lack of LF response compared to other sets. Also, a lot of energy has been put into finding causesremedies both by users and developers. Now *a solution* is presented as a pleasant coincedental combination of FW data. Is the K3 really starting to make its own decisions for the future beyond control of its talented fathers? Or is this an Okay, you guys out there were quite right about this LF matter in disguise? In any case:Happy to hear those vocal cord frequencies coming through now...A huge step forward. Tnx for the hard work. 73' Paul PD0PSB __ 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] [P3] Kit option
Not at this time. Possibly later is there is a large demand. 73, Eric Julian, G4ILO wrote: Excellent! Will the P3 case be available for purchase, on its own, with blank front and rear panels, for home constructed accessories? __ 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] S3 speakers
I'd purchase a pair of P3 blank cases for speakers. Perhaps Elecraft will produce an S3 speaker in the P3 case ... with the logo, of course. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwavwe.net http://tinyurl.com/7lm3m5 __ 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] New DSP 2.24 or 2.25
I loaded the new firmware and the DSP is 2.24, the web site show 2.25. The FW is 3.27. I hope I did not miss this mentioned already. Rich K3RWN __ 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] [Fwd: Re: New DSP 2.24 or 2.25]
I haven't seen it mentioned, but I'm seeing the same thing. 73, Ken K3IU ~~ bearcat wrote: I loaded the new firmware and the DSP is 2.24, the web site show 2.25. The FW is 3.27. I hope I did not miss this mentioned already. __ 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] New DSP 2.24 or 2.25
I just checked. The current .zip in the beta directory has 2.25. We made a minor change in DSP 2.25 to fix a rare case of DSP instability in NR when AGC was cycled off and on. 73, Eric bearcat wrote: I loaded the new firmware and the DSP is 2.24, the web site show 2.25. The FW is 3.27. I hope I did not miss this mentioned already. Rich K3RWN __ 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] S3 speakers
I would also purchase a case, when availiable. Philip LaMarche LaMarche Enterprises, Inc. www.instantgourmetspices.com www.w9dvm.com 800-395-7795 pin 02 727-944-3226 FAX 727-937-8834 NASFT 30210 K3 #1605 CCA 98 00827 CRA 1701 W9DVM -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken Kopp Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 5:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] S3 speakers I'd purchase a pair of P3 blank cases for speakers. Perhaps Elecraft will produce an S3 speaker in the P3 case ... with the logo, of course. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwavwe.net http://tinyurl.com/7lm3m5 __ 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] PBT/K3
I have 3.27 FW, the latest. So you can change the resoltion to .1. When I go into the menu and try, it just states n/a. Any ideas? Karl N6XVT Sent from my iPhone __ 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] K1 U2 extraction help!
I finally found the cause of my inability to align the band filter in my K1 under construction. I installed the RF board U2 backwards :-[ . I've managed to suck the solder from the holes on the bottom of the board, but still have some on the top. I'm trying to salvage the IC (product detector) so am begging for advice on how to successfully free up the solder from the top of the board. This is an 8 pin DIP. Next question, is there any reason not to use sockets in this location (or any other Elecraft kit for that matter)? Thanks and 73 Gary KJ7RT __ 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 Settings for NR using 3.3.27
Hello List and Robin, Robin asked for some of my settings that I use on my K3 regarding the new NR in Firmware 3.27, and I thought that it may help the Group to post them here. These are answers to Robins questions, so keep this in mind. AND...I use my K3 almost 100% as an IF for VHF Bands, so it is being fed from external XV's , not an HF antenna. The K3 does see HF use, but at present I am using a new toy..a Thomson CSF TRC300 HF Military Manpack, but when that novelty wears off, I'll be back on the K3. Back to Robins questions.. My K3 in Serial Number 63, with NO modifications at all. I am about to do the lot when I get my K144XV shortly, as the radio will be open for that installation. AGC is set for SLOW, and NR for F1-2 normally, or sometimes F1-4 With the NR OFF, I see about S1-2 Noise ( listening on 144 Mhz ). The Two Meter Band at this QTH is slowly getting noisier, with all manner of crap appearing on a daily basis from what was, 17 years ago, an almost silent Band :( I usually use the 2.7 Khz Filter ( 5 Pole ? ) BW/SHIFT/Hi/Low Settings are.. FC 1.5 , LO 0.15 , Hi 2.85 Filter 2.7 Khz When I turn NR ON, it is an almost instant quiet effect. There is a perceptible echo effect, but not annoyingly so...but I suppose this is a very personal opinion...it may annoy the hell out of others. I have found that DSP NR is not a magic Pill...it can help resolve a very weak signal, but is not a miracle worker. Most of my listening is through external Stereo Speakers ( Computer type add ons, powered ) but for really weak stuff, I use those EX29 Extreme Isolation H/Phones, that are excellent. AFX is usually OFF, but I have found on occasion , that it helps to turn it ON. AGC is set as...DLY SOFT , HLD 0.02 , PLS NOR , SLP 014 , THL 006 , -F 120 , -S 020 RX Equalizer Curve is flat...after reading recent comments about NR etc.. That should answer all of Robins questions...and fire away with any more if you have them. From a weak signal VHF Operators ( SSB ) point of view, I have always thought that the NR function was good ( early days...the echo thing annoyed me, but comparing the K3 to various Icom DSP NR Systems , it was streets ahead ) to excellent in more recent times. As I was typing this reply, I had a call from a Station on 144 Mhz SSB who is about 300k away, and it was a 5/1 type signal...I engaged NR at F1-4 and found I had to back off to F1-1 , which then made it just a voice with little to no white noise content...a slight echo, but much easier to listen to minus all the Band noise. 73 Glenn VK4BG __ 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 NR
Yeah, I agree with what you are saying. I like the NB on CW, but on SSB even at F1-1 it sounds somewhat like being in a tunnel. I would like to see a NB setting that is less aggressive and that doesn't change the audio as much. Also it would be nice if the audio didn't reduce in volume when turning on the NB. Will any of the AGC settings like SLP, THR, PLS, HLD, DCY have an impact on what SSB sounds like with the NB? N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul - WW2PT Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:17 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 NR I found the NR in v3.25 to be excellent to my ears and a big improvement to previous versions, but I'm having a lot of trouble finding a NR setting with v3.27 that I'm comfortable with -- everything sounds like it's coming through a tunnel, even the x-1 settings. I generally prefer minimal DPS noise reduction for SSB and have rarely used the x-4 settings. I generally stuck to 4-1 or 4-2 in previous versions and rode the RF Gain to further reduce background noise when needed. Just can't find a happy setting with v3.27. It might sound OK on one signal but awful on another, resulting in far more dial tweaking than I usually like to do. RX EQ is flat as has been suggested, just doesn't help much. The tunnel effect is a bit less bothersome when using headphones, but I generally prefer using a pair of powered desktop speakers with AFX (Bin) turned on. Haven't tried NR in CW mode yet, my comments apply only to SSB. I've reverted to 3.25 and then back to 3.27 just to make sure I'm hearing what I think I'm hearing. I think I can live with the new NR settings, but sure would like to have them *in addition to* the 3.25 filters which were damn near perfect for my ears. Maybe some additional less aggressive NR settings (5-1 through 5-4, 6-1 through 6-4, etc.) will make everyone happy? Just more free advice... ;-) 73, Paul WW2PT Lyle Johnson wrote: The 3.27 NR F3-1 is *identical* to 3.25 NR F1-4. The 3.27 NR F3-2 is *identical* to 3.25 NR F2-4. The 3.27 NR F3-3 is *identical* to 3.25 NR F3-4. The 3.27 NR F3-4 is *identical* to 3.25 NR F4-4. The 3.27 NR F1- is lighter than the 3.25 NR. The 3.27 NR F2- is a little lighter than the 3.25 NR. The 3.27 NR F4- is heavier than the 3.25 NR. I am an SSB op, not a CW op, and the NR now works much better for me. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-NR-tp3515659p3518140.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] K1 U2 extraction help!
but still have some on the top. I'm trying to salvage the IC (product detector) so am begging for advice on how to successfully free up the solder from the top of the board. This is an 8 pin DIP. You run the risk of damaging PCB pads if you try to extract it all at once. It might be worth ordering another IC (or begging for one from the group, since procuring a single 612 (is that the right IC?) might not be worth the effort involved via Digikey etc.) -- in fact, I'd consider asking Elecraft; as long as you're not trying to stock your lab with lots of parts, they might be willing to ship you a replacement for a reasonable fee. It's worth asking. If you go that route, just use snub-nose snippers/dykes to nip the legs near where they enter the IC package, and remove the legs one by one by heating them up and pulling them out. A lot less potential destruction to the board. If you insist on removing the IC at once, you'll need a good soldering iron with good staying power -- like a desktop 800 deg Weller-type, not a 20 W pencil type. I usually work on the two sides separately. Take a thick lead (from a resistor or something) and solder it to all four legs (pins 1-4) on the bottom of the PCB, and flood it with solder. This spreads the heat out and lets you release the pins on all four pins at once. If you don't do this you risk putting stress on other pins while you heat/pry one pin, and that's when you can really damage the vias and PCB. WIth all four pins heated, take a flat blade screwdriver and GENTLY pry one end of the IC, rotating the screwdriver tip to concentrate on prying the pins 1-4 side. Don't nudge too far -- just a little, then let things cool. Keep the driver in there with gently pressure applied until the solder cools, so the IC doesn't revert back to its original position. Now move to the other four pins (5-8) and do the same procedure. Then back to the first side. And so on... back and forth until it's free. Takes a while but it works. You typically need three or four hands. Again, a decent iron is a must. Unless you're comfortable with the process and have a decent iron, I'd really just snip and salvage the IC and see if Elecraft or a list member can get replacement part to you. I'd offer you one of mine but I just sold the last of my stock. --Andrew, NV1B .. __ 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] K1 U2 extraction help!
Thanks to all that replied on and off list. I've tried a wick and the RS solder sucker and have the bottom clean and clear but there is still just a bit but enough solder on the top of the board to hold the IC in place. Think I'll go the safe route and order a replacement from Elecraft and clip the leads on the existing one. 73, Gary KJ7RT __ 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] Where is the P3 picture??
Got to love the color too! 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods ATS-3B -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 11:44 AM To: kk...@verizon.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Where is the P3 picture?? Here are links to the P3 and K3 with the P3 in full spectrum display mode. (Note that our text fonts are now larger than that shown and are very easy to read. We will have selectable font sizes on the release version of P3.) http://www.elecraft.com/K3/pics/K3%20and%20P3%20full%20spect%201024.JPG __ 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] PBT/K3
Thanks, I'll try it. Karl. N6XVT Sent from my iPhone On Aug 28, 2009, at 2:43 PM, Ron W3ZV w...@verizon.net wrote: I got bit by the same thing. Need to be in CW or DATA. Not available in SSB. Ron W3ZV Karl Marderian wrote: I have 3.27 FW, the latest. So you can change the resoltion to . 1. When I go into the menu and try, it just states n/a. Any ideas? Karl N6XVT Sent from my iPhone __ 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] [K2] WTB MH2 mic for K2
Looking for a Elecraft MH2 mic for my K2, please email off line to k...@yahoo.com with price/condition shipped to 75163. 73 Paul -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/WTB-MH2-mic-for-K2-tp3539005p3539005.html Sent from the [K2] 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] K3 NR
I changed my audio equalizer from where it was and that makes a huge difference for me. I tried to remove some of the noise with the equalizer and that caused the sound to be very hollow. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods ATS-3B -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of N2TK Yeah, I agree with what you are saying. I like the NB on CW, but on SSB even at F1-1 it sounds somewhat like being in a tunnel. I would like to see a NB setting that is less aggressive and that doesn't change the audio as much. Also it would be nice if the audio didn't reduce in volume when turning on the NB. Will any of the AGC settings like SLP, THR, PLS, HLD, DCY have an impact on what SSB sounds like with the NB? N2TK, Tony __ 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 NR
I'm running version 3.27/2.25 on K3 #384. I live in a high noise suburb of NYC. When I tap the NR button, the noise just about disappears, and the signal remains, SSB or CW. Magic! The difference is more noticeable on SSB, of course, because I usually have the pass band set to 500 Hz for CW. My favorite NR setting is F1-3. I seldom change from that setting anymore. I don't use EQ. I operate 90% CW and RTTY. When I do operate SSB, I'm not too concerned about audio frequency response. If I can understand what the other guy is saying, I conclude that I've got him tuned in OK. When I want hi-fi, I get out the IPod_ hi! But, don't be mad at me. That's just me. I respect all differing opinions. Maybe I'm just not as discerning as some folks. 73, John, W2GW - Original Message - From: N2TK tony@verizon.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 NR Yeah, I agree with what you are saying. I like the NB on CW, but on SSB even at F1-1 it sounds somewhat like being in a tunnel. I would like to see a NB setting that is less aggressive and that doesn't change the audio as much. Also it would be nice if the audio didn't reduce in volume when turning on the NB. Will any of the AGC settings like SLP, THR, PLS, HLD, DCY have an impact on what SSB sounds like with the NB? N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul - WW2PT Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 1:17 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 NR I found the NR in v3.25 to be excellent to my ears and a big improvement to previous versions, but I'm having a lot of trouble finding a NR setting with v3.27 that I'm comfortable with -- everything sounds like it's coming through a tunnel, even the x-1 settings. I generally prefer minimal DPS noise reduction for SSB and have rarely used the x-4 settings. I generally stuck to 4-1 or 4-2 in previous versions and rode the RF Gain to further reduce background noise when needed. Just can't find a happy setting with v3.27. It might sound OK on one signal but awful on another, resulting in far more dial tweaking than I usually like to do. RX EQ is flat as has been suggested, just doesn't help much. The tunnel effect is a bit less bothersome when using headphones, but I generally prefer using a pair of powered desktop speakers with AFX (Bin) turned on. Haven't tried NR in CW mode yet, my comments apply only to SSB. I've reverted to 3.25 and then back to 3.27 just to make sure I'm hearing what I think I'm hearing. I think I can live with the new NR settings, but sure would like to have them *in addition to* the 3.25 filters which were damn near perfect for my ears. Maybe some additional less aggressive NR settings (5-1 through 5-4, 6-1 through 6-4, etc.) will make everyone happy? Just more free advice... ;-) 73, Paul WW2PT Lyle Johnson wrote: The 3.27 NR F3-1 is *identical* to 3.25 NR F1-4. The 3.27 NR F3-2 is *identical* to 3.25 NR F2-4. The 3.27 NR F3-3 is *identical* to 3.25 NR F3-4. The 3.27 NR F3-4 is *identical* to 3.25 NR F4-4. The 3.27 NR F1- is lighter than the 3.25 NR. The 3.27 NR F2- is a little lighter than the 3.25 NR. The 3.27 NR F4- is heavier than the 3.25 NR. I am an SSB op, not a CW op, and the NR now works much better for me. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-NR-tp3515659p3518140.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 __ 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] K1 U2 extraction help!
Gary, Good decision. Just think of it this way - even if it costs $25 to $30 to order one (or 2 or 3) from an electronics distributor like DigiKey or Mouser or others, that is a small price compared to the price of a board and the rest of the components that are mounted on it. In this particular case, you ae likely to get a single one for much less from Elecraft. Don't be 'penny-wise and pound (dollar) foolish' - all things have their relative value. This is not a time to fool with typical ham frugality, there is too much relative value at stake. 73, Don W3FPR Gary W. Marklund wrote: Thanks to all that replied on and off list. I've tried a wick and the RS solder sucker and have the bottom clean and clear but there is still just a bit but enough solder on the top of the board to hold the IC in place. Think I'll go the safe route and order a replacement from Elecraft and clip the leads on the existing one. 73, Gary KJ7RT __ 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 NR
Tony, Did you mean NR when you stated NB? I find no audio reduction when turning on the NB unless I have the IF NB cranked up to maximum. I first thought the new NR was reducing the audio, but I found it was not so when one is tuned to a signal. The noise reduction is so effective that in my case it almost behaves like a squelch because there is not band noise at all (my noise level is not usually very high anyway) - so there is a natural tendency to turn up the audio gain because there is no noise to hear - but when a signal is present, the audio is then LOUD. As I have stated in prior posts, I *do* find a bit of AF reduction on SSB if I have the NR set to F3-x or F4-x, but I find NR on SSB quite effective at the F1-x or F2-x settings. 73, Don W3FPR N2TK wrote: Also it would be nice if the audio didn't reduce in volume when turning on the NB. __ 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 -extended- low end Bass response back in next betarelease
There are no bugs! Merely undocumented features ;) David Wilburn NM4M Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: pd0psb p.s.bijp...@gmail.com Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:02:08 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 -extended- low end Bass response back in next beta release This is strange... A lot of people (including me) have noticed and pointed out K3's initial lack of LF response compared to other sets. Also, a lot of energy has been put into finding causesremedies both by users and developers. Now *a solution* is presented as a pleasant coincedental combination of FW data. Is the K3 really starting to make its own decisions for the future beyond control of its talented fathers? Or is this an Okay, you guys out there were quite right about this LF matter in disguise? In any case:Happy to hear those vocal cord frequencies coming through now...A huge step forward. Tnx for the hard work. 73' Paul PD0PSB Eric Swartz -WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: For those of you that noticed the unexpected increase in low end bass response in the last release, and then its removal in the current release, stay tuned. We are properly including it in in the next beta release. In the prior beta test release it was an unexpected bug/side effect that only appeared with the .1 Hz setting of the PBT control. We were pleasantly surprised at this and are now properly adding it so it is available in general. 73, Eric __ 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 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-extended-low-end-Bass-response-back-in-next-beta-release-tp3535988p3536743.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
[Elecraft] KX1 problems
Just finished my KX1. Unfortunately, it won't produce any output on transmit. Receive is excellent. Toroids are solid. Board was carefully inspected with good magnifier. All solder joints are solid and clean. I get the following voltages in tun mode: Q6: B=0v C=12.67v E=0v Q5: C=12.67v B=1.07v E=.94v Q4: C=1.07v B=1.06v E=.32v Any helpful pointers on debugging this problem will be greatly appreciated. 73, Doug -- K0DXV __ 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] K1 U2 extraction help!
On Fri, 2009-08-28 at 14:51 -0700, Gary W. Marklund wrote: I finally found the cause of my inability to align the band filter in my K1 under construction. I installed the RF board U2 backwards :-[ . I've managed to suck the solder from the holes on the bottom of the board, but still have some on the top. I'm trying to salvage the IC (product detector) so am begging for advice on how to successfully free up the solder from the top of the board. This is an 8 pin DIP. I've had good luck with the following procedure. 1. First, remove as much of the solder as possible with a solder sucker and wicking braid. 2. Then grasp each pin from the bottom of the board with a pair of needle-nosed pliers and wiggle it back and forth to break the bond of the remaining solder. If you managed to remove almost all the solder from each hole in step 1, then you should be able to free each pin without damaging anything. If you can't clear almost all the solder from the holes (i.e. if you can't see light through all the holes), then it's best to give up on saving the IC. As others have suggested, just clip all the leads at the IC body and remove the pins individually. Next question, is there any reason not to use sockets in this location (or any other Elecraft kit for that matter)? In general, there are two reasons not to use sockets: 1. Increased cost. 2. Decreased reliability. That said, it can be a good idea to use sockets on a homebrew project, especially if it is a new design that you are likely to have to modify later. And, of course, a socket is needed for a ROM or other programmable device that might have to be changed later. Al N1AL Thanks and 73 Gary KJ7RT __ 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] K3 NR triggering
I agree with N6MQL, after working with 3.27 awhile now, 3.25 made CW better. I only have the 250Hz filter, and it doesn't do as well with NR as wide settings... and the wide filter setting makes the NR shine. It may even work better than 3.25 NR narrow overall, I don't know. My constant operations with the K3 in CW were to sit at 250 to 50 Hz and put NR on if I needed weak signal enhancement.. which it would do.. and NR setting 2-3 (as others have mentioned) was the sweet spot. I suppose I could change my operations to work in the wide filter where NR is good, and only go narrow if adjacent signals make me do so. Being an old dog I hate new tricks but will come along eventually. Wayne/WA9VEE __ 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 problems
Doug, Except for the voltages on Q4, the DC voltages look OK. Check R9 and R26. The voltage at both ends of R26 should be near 6 volts. Did you put the jumper between J7 pins 1 and 3? How do the toroid leads look? Well stripped and tinned with a bit of tinned lead showing on the toroid side of the board? Look particularly at T1's green winding. R4 started out fully counterclockwise (if you followed the instructions), and there will be no RF output at that setting. Do you get any RF when R4 is advanced clockwise? 73, Don W3FPR 73, Don W3FPR Doug Person wrote: Just finished my KX1. Unfortunately, it won't produce any output on transmit. Receive is excellent. Toroids are solid. Board was carefully inspected with good magnifier. All solder joints are solid and clean. I get the following voltages in tun mode: Q6: B=0v C=12.67v E=0v Q5: C=12.67v B=1.07v E=.94v Q4: C=1.07v B=1.06v E=.32v Any helpful pointers on debugging this problem will be greatly appreciated. 73, Doug -- K0DXV __ 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: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.71/2331 - Release Date: 08/28/09 06:26:00 __ 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] N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar: Sept 2009
~ N2CQ QRP CONTEST CALENDAR September 2009 ~ SLOVENIA CONTEST CLUB RTTY Championship .. 100W Category Aug 29, 1200z to Aug 30, 1159z Rules: http://lea.hamradio.si/~scc/rtty/htmlrules.htm ~ Kansas QSO Party (CW/SSB/Digi) ... QRP Category Aug 29, 1400z to Aug 30, 0200z and Aug 30, 1400z to Aug 30, 2000z Rules: http://www.ksqsoparty.org/ ~ MQFD Monthly Sprint (CW/PH/Digital) *** QRP Contest *** Aug 29, 1800z to 2200z Rules: http://w2agn.net/mqfdsprint.html ~ Worked All ARCI Challenge (CW/Dig/Ph) QRP Event! thru Dec 31 Info: http://www.qrparci.org/waac ~ Summer FOX Hunt - QRP 20M CW EDT: Tue Sep 1, 9 PM to 1029 PM UTC: Wed Sep 2, 0100z to 0229z Info: http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/ ~ Colorado QSO Party (SSB/CW/Digital) ... QRP Category Sep 05, 1200z to Sep 6, 0400z Rules: http://www.ppraa.org/coqp/ ~ IARU Region 1 Fieldday (SSB)... QRP Category Sep 05, 1300z to Sep 06, 1259z Rules: http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/iarur1fd.htm ~ AGCW Straight Key Party (CW - 40 Meters) ... QRP Category Sep 06, 1300z to 1600z Rules: http://www.agcw.org/en/?Contests:Straight_Key_Party ~ Tennessee QSO Party (SSB/CW/Dig) ... QRP Category Sep 6, 1800z to Sep 7, 0300z Rules: http://www.tnqp.org/ ~ Brazil Independence Day (PSK31) ... QRP Category Sep 7, 000z to 2350z Rules: http://www.cantareiradx.com/portal/ ~ Michigan QRP Labor Day Sprint (CW) *** QRP CONTEST! *** Sep 07, 2300z to Sep 08, 0300z Rules: http://www.qsl.net/miqrpclub/contest.html ~ Adventure Radio Spartan Sprint (CW) *** QRP EVENT *** Sep 08, 0100z to 0300z (First Monday 9 PM EDT) Info: http://adventure-radio.org/wiki/index.php?title=Spartan_Sprints ~ JAY HUDAK MEMORIAL 80M SPRINT (PSK31) ... QRP Category Sep 11, 2000 Local to 0200 Local Rules: http://www.podxs070.com/contests/80m_sprint_rules09.htm ~ Ohio State Parks On The Air (All) ... QRP Category Sep 12, 1600z to 2400z Rules: http://parks.portcars.org/ ~ Worked All Europe DX Contest (SSB) 100W Power Category Sep 12, z to Sep 13, 2400z Rules: http://www.darc.de/referate/dx/xedcwr.htm ~ Swiss HTC QRP Sprint (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Sep 12, 1300z to 1859z Rules: http://www.htc.ch/de/htc_sprint_contest.htm or: http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/htcqrpsp.htm ~ Arkansas QSO Party (CW/SSB/PSK31) ... QRP Category Sep 12, 1400z to Sep 13, 0600z and Sep 13, 1500z to Sep 13, 2400z Rules: http://www.arkan.us/ ~ ARRL September VHF QSO Party (All) Low Power Category Sep 12, 1800z to Sep 14, 0300z Rules: http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2009/sepvhf.html ~ Second Class Operator Club Marathon (CW) *** QRP Contest *** Sep 12, 1800z to 2400z Rules: http://www.qsl.net/soc/contests.htm#top ~ QRP ARCI VHF Contest *** QRP Contest *** Sep 12, 1900z to Sep 13, 0400z Rules: http://www.qrparci.org ~ NA Sprint (CW)... QRP Category Sep 13, z to 0400z Rules: http://www.ncjweb.com/sprintrules.php ~ SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (Straight Key CW) ... QRP Category Sep 13, z to 2359z Rules: http://www.skccgroup.com/sprint/wes/ ~ NAQCC Straight Key/Bug Sprint *** QRP CONTEST! *** EDT: Sep 16, 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM UTC: Sep 17, 0030z to 0230z Rules: http://www.arm-tek.net/~yoel/contests.html ~ Scandinavian Activity Contest (CW) ... QRP Category Sep 19, 1200z to Sep 20, 1200z Rules: http://www.sk3bg.se/contest/sacnsc.htm ~ South Carolina QSO Party (ALL) ... QRP Category Sep 19, 1300z to Sep 20, 2100z Rules: http://carc.ham-radio-op.net/scqp/scqsoweb2009.shtml
[Elecraft] KAF2 cylindrical crystal I got two.
I am confused on the X1 Crystal, cylindrical 32.768 crystal. I have two. One is labeled S573 and the other is labeled S793. I don't think there are supposed to be two and I am not familiar with these. I gues the 793 is closest to the 32.768 but some advice would be nice or am I overlooking something? Ivin __ 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] KAF2 cylindrical crystal I got two.
Ivan, I don't know if there is a significant difference between the 2 crystals or not, but I suspect that either will work. The crystal is only for the Real Time Clock. Put one crystal in and keep tabs on the time display for a few days. If it is off drastically, try the other crystal. If it off by only a little bit, try adjusting C19 as indicated in the manual on page 12. The normal clock accuracy is better than 2 seconds per day. If you have an accurate frequency counter, the clock frequency should be 32768.0 Hz (measure at U3 pin 2). 73, Don W3FPR Ivin Flint wrote: I am confused on the X1 Crystal, cylindrical 32.768 crystal. I have two. One is labeled S573 and the other is labeled S793. I don't think there are supposed to be two and I am not familiar with these. I gues the 793 is closest to the 32.768 but some advice would be nice or am I overlooking something? Ivin __ 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: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.71/2331 - Release Date: 08/28/09 06:26:00 __ 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 Extreme sig mod
How does one test this without a calibrated signal source? Why was 80M chosen for the test frequency? Most ops have preamp off and many have attenuation in. It appears one needs something like an 80db over S9 sig for it to cut in. 73 de Brian/K3KO No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.71/2331 - Release Date: 08/28/09 06:26:00 __ 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] [Fwd: Re: NR for Dummys]
There are others like myself who may be interested in your answers. Bud, K9ZT Original Message Subject:Re: [Elecraft] NR for Dummys Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:07:30 -0700 (PDT) From: Hector Padron ad4c2...@yahoo.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Gary,Jim and Robin,I am pretty satisfied with 3.27 NR and I will answer all your questions off the group and also I will send you guys a MP3's for CW and SSB showing how well my K3 works when engaged the NR but right now I a not at home,I am at my work office,tonight when I be back I will answer all your questions about settings,meantime enjoy your friday,73 AD4C The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits. -- Albert Einstein --- On Fri, 8/28/09, Jim Miller KG0KP jimmil...@stl-online.net wrote: From: Jim Miller KG0KP jimmil...@stl-online.net Subject: [Elecraft] NR for Dummys To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, August 28, 2009, 5:29 AM Where can I buy the book? Let's start with SSB on 3.27 (for me at this time). Will somebody send me the non-factory settings you have changed and what you have them set to that give you the what you see as the best setting (at any particular instant). I know this will change by conditions, antenna, location, etc. BUT, I would like somewhere to start AND have an idea which settings you change that help you in addition to the NR settings. Is this impossible? Huge thanks, 73, de Jim KG0KP __ 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
