Re: [Elecraft] K3: Upgrade DSP? I didn't...
Neither did I, Wayne, and I'm quite happy with the K3's audio, both RX and TX. For my part, I prefer classical - but that is certainly not what I purchased the K3 for! 73 Richard - HB9ANM wayne burdick wrote: Most K3 users will not notice, nor benefit from, a lower AF cutoff in DSP hardware. Our most recent firmware already lowers the response somewhat. Those lacking spectacular hearing and an application for ultralow bass can forego the upgrade. I have an original DSP in my K3, and I find its bass quite satisfactory even for ESSB and for listening to music broadcasts. OTOH, I prefer rock and blues. Maybe if I were listening to classical I'd need those big electrolytics :) 73, Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.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 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Upgrade-DSP-I-didn-t-tp3802270p3802605.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] auto-disconnect antenna relays? (KAT100 related)
I've had a pair of 2.5 mH RF chokes from each side of my open-wire feeder to ground for years. This provides a DC path to ground with no apparent ill effects. Seems to work. Like a lightning rod, one doesn't know if it works until it doesn't. (;-) I assume that the same would work for a single coax center conductor. Yes, I know there is a likelihood for this to mess with the impedance, but I've seen no problem because of this arrangement. YMMV 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.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
[Elecraft] K3 Audio Mods
Snip OTOH, I prefer rock and blues. Maybe if I were listening to classical I'd need those big electrolytics :) 73, Wayne N6KR End Snip Wayne, I like both kinds of music...Country AND Western.(:-)) Gary VK4WT/P In the Motorhome 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 FSK
KK7P wrote: The K3 directly generates FSK tones in a phase-coherent manner at the 15 kHz IF. The output is then up-converted to 8.215 MHz, passes through the crystal roofing filter, then converted to the final RF output frequency. No audio involved. Thanks for the clarification, Lyle. Mind you, to some of us, 15kHz *is* audio. :) - 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-FSK-tp3801180p3802916.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] [K3] K3 Rev C DSP with Low Freq Enhancement
P.B. Christensen wrote: I think what some folks are requesting is an updated schematic, showing the new values. But what they may not realize is that 7 SMT capacitors are changed -- or in the alternative, the corresponding SMT resistors require solder re-work and that's in addition to the C9/C13 change and so the total parts change may be in excess of 10. That's a lot of propensity for damage to the board and it really makes sense to just opt for the board swap through Elecraft. But since the capacitor values are all being increased, is it not an option simply to add conventional electrolytic capacitors in parallel to the SMT ones, as the photos on the Russian website appear to illustrate? That is something most people would be capable of doing, and could be especially attractive to those of us in Europe for whom the total cost of the board swap will amount to a lot more than $65. - 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-Rev-C-DSP-with-Low-Freq-Enhancement-ship-date-info-New-swap-out-option-on-parts-order-page-tp3789876p3802936.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] UK Elecraft Net
Hi all,Conditions have improved again in the UK on 80m so we are going to restart the weekly SSB Elecraft net. I will be running the net each Sunday on 3658 +/- QRM at 09:00 BST (08:00 GMT) and I hope to hear you there. There have been many changes (certainly on the K3 front) since the last net was run and many more planned additions so we should have plenty to talk about. There have been many more K3's delivered since last year too! I should mention that this is *not* a K3 net, it is an Elecraft net. If you own a K1 or KX1 and want to call in on any other make of radio you are very welcome. I hope to hear many of you next weekend. 73 Ian -- Ian J Maude, G0VGS SysOp GB7MBC HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455 http://www.amateurradiotraining.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] Need more than one serial port?
On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 11:23 PM, Paul paul.rei...@earthlink.net wrote: I am working on the BESCOTP award--the Bought Every Single Cable On The Planet award... The DB-9 serial port on the back of the K-3 here has a special cable running to the Steppir antenna controller. Now I need to access the same port from the computer for another application, mainly my contest logger/keying. I have a Micro Keyer and my old cable for it was for a Icom Pro II. I have to buy a new one for the K-3, but it is $85 ! I'd go ahead and do it, but I'm not sure how to hook all this up! So, how are you contesters out there doing that? Is there a Y cable made for DB-9? If so, wouldn't that pin out be different than the one for the SteppIR and cause problems? A secondary problem is that the computer only has USB ports, no serial port. It's an IBM Thinkpad. I believe it has 4 USB 2.0 ports available. Any info would help! Thanks, Paul WY7I As everyone knows, some USB to serial adapter is OK, but others are very poor. My suggestion is try to buy a PCMCIA to RS232 card, it is much better than a USB to serial. By the way there a tranditional RS232 on your thinkpad main board, but you need several wires ... 73 de ba4rf/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
Re: [Elecraft] K3-HRD CW keying issue fixed
Doesn't matter. 3.42 available. 73, Guy. On Sat, Oct 10, 2009 at 10:05 PM, Jim Miller KG0KP jimmil...@stl-online.net wrote: Does anyone know if this is HRD version sensitive? 73, de Jim KG0KP - Original Message - From: Paul Fletcher p...@melreed.demon.co.uk To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 2:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3-HRD CW keying issue fixed wayne burdick wrote: I just sent a new version of K3 firmware to everyone who reported a problem with HRD and K3 revision 3.41. There are other issues with 3.41 and HRD that may be the same problem. I noticed tonight that the voice keyer is slow to release PTT at the end of a message. I shut down HRD and the problem went away. Also when tuning the display randomly stops for a short period then picks up again. Similarly when HRD is shut down this problem goes away. I don't have the sub-rx installed. Regards, Paul. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-HRD-CW-keying-issue-fixed-tp3797785p3800843.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] [K3] K3 Rev C DSP with Low Freq Enhancement
But since the capacitor values are all being increased, is it not an option simply to add conventional electrolytic capacitors in parallel to the SMT ones, as the photos on the Russian website appear to illustrate? I don't know what he has done, but it's possible to stack SMT capacitors if great care is taken. This will work for the line-in and mic-in changes, but I cannot see how stacking C9/C13 will work for the headphone output change. If he's accomplished that task, God bless him. Myself, I've found it takes a great balancing act to stack SMT parts and hold the new component in place. I'm not the world's best SMT re-work guy, so others may have developed better eye-hand coordination skills. 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] UK Elecraft Net
In a recent message, Ian Maude i...@gb7mbc.net wrote ... I should mention that this is *not* a K3 net, it is an Elecraft net. If you own a K1 or KX1 and want to call in on any other make of radio you are very welcome. Why not call in on a K1 or KX1, Ian? CW is permitted on the whole of the 80m band under the Region 1 band plan. 73 -- David G4DMP Leeds, England, UK -- __ 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] Need more than one serial port?
You may want to look at my free LP-Bridge program. It acts as a clearing house for the K3. There is just one cable between the PC and K3. All your loggers and other programs (up to 5 of them) connect to the K3 through virtual ports in LP-Bridge. You can also connect two devices such as a SteppIR through additional PC ports. You will, of course, need to create some serial ports for your laptop using multiple USB to serial adapters, or one adapter with multiple serial ports. Byterunner.com has reasonably priced ones with one or more serial ports. I recommend picking one with an FTDI chipset. The advantage of LP-Bridge over generic port splitters is that the data to the K3 is filtered for redundant traffic, collisions, etc. Also, the SteppIR ports are conditioned so that only the transmit frequency is reported to SteppIR when running split, and I add hysteresis to the reported frequency so that the SteppIR doesn't constantly retune when you're near a tuning boundary. LP-Bridge also provides linking to the PowerSDR program for external panadapter use with the K3, but you can just ignore this section of the program. 73, Larry N8LP Paul-30 wrote: I am working on the BESCOTP award--the Bought Every Single Cable On The Planet award... The DB-9 serial port on the back of the K-3 here has a special cable running to the Steppir antenna controller. Now I need to access the same port from the computer for another application, mainly my contest logger/keying. I have a Micro Keyer and my old cable for it was for a Icom Pro II. I have to buy a new one for the K-3, but it is $85 ! I'd go ahead and do it, but I'm not sure how to hook all this up! So, how are you contesters out there doing that? Is there a Y cable made for DB-9? If so, wouldn't that pin out be different than the one for the SteppIR and cause problems? A secondary problem is that the computer only has USB ports, no serial port. It's an IBM Thinkpad. I believe it has 4 USB 2.0 ports available. Any info would help! Thanks, Paul WY7I __ 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/Need-more-than-one-serial-port-tp3800125p3803298.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] [K3] K3 Rev C DSP with Low Freq Enhancement
But since the capacitor values are all being increased, is it not an option simply to add conventional electrolytic capacitors in parallel to the SMT ones, as the photos on the Russian website appear to illustrate? The changes on the Russian web site are not official from Elecraft. Other than the changes to the headphone coupling capacitors, the changes on that web site involve mostly adding large electrolytic capacitors as additional bypassing and decoupling to supply lines or internal voltage references in amplifiers. Most of the changes are not related to audio response. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Julian, G4ILO Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 6:44 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 Rev C DSP with Low Freq Enhancement P.B. Christensen wrote: I think what some folks are requesting is an updated schematic, showing the new values. But what they may not realize is that 7 SMT capacitors are changed -- or in the alternative, the corresponding SMT resistors require solder re-work and that's in addition to the C9/C13 change and so the total parts change may be in excess of 10. That's a lot of propensity for damage to the board and it really makes sense to just opt for the board swap through Elecraft. But since the capacitor values are all being increased, is it not an option simply to add conventional electrolytic capacitors in parallel to the SMT ones, as the photos on the Russian website appear to illustrate? That is something most people would be capable of doing, and could be especially attractive to those of us in Europe for whom the total cost of the board swap will amount to a lot more than $65. - 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-Rev-C-DSP-with-Low-Freq-Enhancement-sh ip-date-info-New-swap-out-option-on-parts-order-page-tp3789876p3802936.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 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] wanted: KXB30
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[Elecraft] Solar cycle
The latest information I could find on the new solar cycle (near the end of the article). Get those radios ready. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091011/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/lt_mexico_apocalypse2012;_ylt=AsS9hE5yZGMVEu5PHVMx0o2s0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTNhY2Q0NDdnBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMDkxMDExL2x0X21leGljb19hcG9jYWx5cHNlMjAxMgRjcG9zAzkEcG9zAzYEcHQDaG9tZV9jb2tlBHNlYwN5bl9oZWFkbGluZV9saXN0BHNsawMyMDEyaXNudHRoZWU- John k7up __ 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 FSK
Thanks for the clarification, Lyle. Mind you, to some of us, 15kHz *is* audio. :) It was for me until about age 20 or so. Now, I'm not certain if 6 kHz is audio... 73, Lyle KK7P/7 (Tucson 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] OT Solar cycle
John, K7UP wrote: The latest information I could find on the new solar cycle (near the end of the article). Get those radios ready. Ridiculous link snipped information? Please. These end-of-the-world crackpots shouldn't get further advertising. As for the likelihood of a solar peak in 2012 being a lulu- good luck with that. At this point all the real science seems to point toward a later, less than record breaking peak. Just enjoy each day. You'll be much better off for it. 8-) 73, Bruce, N1RX __ 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] Shorthand
Can anyone refer me to a list of commonly used shorthand for CW? Thanks in advance! -- Frank KD8FIP __ 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] Shorthand
Here's a good list of CW abbreviations. I am sure there are others. 73, Bruce N1RX http://www.kent-engineers.com/abbreviations.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] K9AY/K3 Diversity Receive at VE1RGB
For those of you who may be considering the erection of a K9AY loop, particularly K3 owners with the KRX3, I have written up a report of my early experience with this listening antenna at my little contest station. That story can be found at http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/jhsmith/myweb4/index.htm. Scroll down the right-hand side of the page. Let me quick to reiterate what it says up front in that report: this is a very non-rigorous, unscientific, non-engineering kind of narrative based on a very short period of evaluation. It is entirely anecdotal. My installation is far from optimum and I would even be reluctant to let Gary Breed look at it for fear he might ask me to take it down (just kidding). It is anything but certain that my experience will translate to yours. Having said that, I would be very quick to recommend that anyone with a local noise problem give this antenna a shot. It's easy to build even for us old guys and it clearly has the potential for doing rather remarkable things. [While you're on that page, look on the left hand margin and read the more professional engineering reports about other antenna topics written by a real engineer, VE1ZAC]. Now, why is the K3 in the subject line? I have three single-element multi-band transmitting antennas and now the K9AY in addition to a short (300-foot) Beverage as listening antennas. My first try at diversity receive using K3 #095 with a recently installed second receiver instantly suggested that a two-receiver radio will turn out to much more than just a tool for easily working split (although it is almost worth the cost of the KRX3 for that pleasure alone). I was immediately struck by how much control I had suddenly gained over my entire antenna farm since evaluating and selecting the right combination of antennas from my suite for any given situation while in the diversity receive configuration becomes dead simple after pushing a couple of buttons. And everyone knows that the variables in the equation mean that it is difficult to predict what the right combination should be. In one instance last night on 40M, I listened to a CW QSO between a K4 and a LZ. The K4 was being received almost entirely on the Beverage and showed up in my right ear. The signal from the LZ, on the other hand, was being received almost entirely on the K9AY loop and was being routed to the left ear. Hearing the signals bounce back and forth between NA and EU was fascinating. While it is true that in this instance, any one of my transmitting antennas by itself would likely have been adequate, that example does seem to suggest that it is only a matter of time before this versatility pays off for real. I believe I have increased my potential for achieving another DXCC entity or maybe being able to work a rare DX station in an international contest by being able to quickly optimize the use of my antennas, each with its own unique but generally unpredictable characteristics. For those sitting on the fence, I hope that this information encourages you to take another step. 73, Gary, VE1RGB ve1...@rac.ca (902) 860-0810 __ 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] Shorthand
And here's another list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_code_abbreviations For the record, T for zero is not really an abbreviation but a modern affectation caused by the limitations of keyers. It should be a longer than normal dash which is American Morse for a zero. T for zero works, if it's in context where it's obviously a number and not a T (e.g. PWR HR 1TT WTS). Also not an abbreviation, but still new to many operators, is the Morse for an @ symbol that was adopted by the ITU a few years ago. It's .--.-. 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
Re: [Elecraft] Shorthand
On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 9:59 AM, Frank MacDonell kd8...@gmail.com wrote: Can anyone refer me to a list of commonly used shorthand for CW? Whilst browsing the results of a Google search for simply cw shorthand (which, by the way, returned, as its top result, a comprehensive list in PDF format), I found this, which is too good not to share: So you want to be a lid! - http://www.qsl.net/dl4tt/w5vsr.html ~Iain / N6ML __ 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 Microphonics
I am a new K3 owner, got my radio a couple of weeks ago. While measuring CW filter selectivity I noticed microphonics in the receiver. I set up a -60dBm carrier on 14020 (it is S9+ on Smeter). Don`t use headphones, use the built-in speaker Tune RX with 400Hz filter, say 300Hz away from carrier, Smeter is now S2 Now crank up your AF gain or simply hit your radio with your finger. What I see is the Smeter jump up and the RX audio replicate the mechanical noise you just created. I did the same with the generator (a N2PK VNA) and the frequency change is not happening there. It also happens with the 2.8 KHz filter This sounds to me as the mechanical pressure is frequency modulating the synthesizer and this is demodulated and amplified by the very high slope of the amplitude/frequency transfer function of the crystal filters. Still, this should not happen in a high quality receiver I don´t know if this is usual in the K3 or just my radio is defective. Looking forward to your replies. 73 de Juan EA5RS -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Microphonics-tp3804324p3804324.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] K3 Utilities program hang-up
Hello guys ( dolls), I just noticed a problem with my USB-Serial connection towards my K3. I started K3 Utilities (PC) and it used 100% cpu, polling K3. I had to shoot the utility process because it didn't respond. Next I started HRD and it works fine. No problem to find my K3. After PC reboot the K3 Utilities worked fine. But later, when HDR was used and stopped, the K3 utilities frooze again, polling for the K3. So, I guess HDR sets a communication protocol K3 Utilities can't scope with. Is there a way to reset my COM3 (Elecraft USB-Serial adapter) without rebooting my PC? Any other options? 73's Twan- PA0KV K3 1770, Utilities 1.2.9.30, firmware 3.41. PC: XP Home SP3. Latest USB-Serial driver from Elecraft. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Utilities-program-hang-up-tp3804332p3804332.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] Shorthand
Bruce and All, That's a nice list. Pretty complete--even has some I'm not familiar with, i.e. 30--never heard of that before. There's also a very nifty CW player you can download. Very impressive, and should be a great tool for someone trying to learn code. Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: Bruce Beford bruce.bef...@myfairpoint.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 10:03 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Shorthand Here's a good list of CW abbreviations. I am sure there are others. 73, Bruce N1RX http://www.kent-engineers.com/abbreviations.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 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] Shorthand
I can see how c = yes, derived from confirm = cfm, but when I was a marine op it was y = yes David G3UNA - Original Message - From: Bruce Beford bruce.bef...@myfairpoint.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 6:03 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Shorthand Here's a good list of CW abbreviations. I am sure there are others. 73, Bruce N1RX http://www.kent-engineers.com/abbreviations.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
Re: [Elecraft] Shorthand
Ron and All, I don't know exactly how one would differentiate between an abbreviation and shorthand, but yes, the T is often sent as an elongated dash when possible. However, it's nearly always sent as just a regular T these days which, as you indicate, is probably because of keyer limitations. This brings to my mind the very common use of N for 9, as in 5NN for 599. . That probably should also be on the list, as it is almost universally used. I rarely hear anyone use WTS for watts. It's usually just a W. The one thing I think that list doesn't make clear is that some letters are intentionally run together, with no separation, such as BT. Another was the example of HH, which really should just be 8 dits run together, to indicate an error. A third example is AS. In print, character combinations like that are show with an overscore (a solid line above the letters) to indicate that they are run together. I don't know how to do that here, but there is probably some way to do that with an ASCII command. Anyway, there are probably a bunch of other variations/additions. I suspect this list will grow. Dave W7AQK - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 11:08 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Shorthand And here's another list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_code_abbreviations For the record, T for zero is not really an abbreviation but a modern affectation caused by the limitations of keyers. It should be a longer than normal dash which is American Morse for a zero. T for zero works, if it's in context where it's obviously a number and not a T (e.g. PWR HR 1TT WTS). Also not an abbreviation, but still new to many operators, is the Morse for an @ symbol that was adopted by the ITU a few years ago. It's .--.-. 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 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] Shorthand
I believe 30 was more commonly used in the press wire field and indicates end or end of article. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.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] K3 Utilities program hang-up
Twan, Download K3 firmware 3.42 and try it. There was a problem when using HRD that was fixed. It has a good chance for fixing your problem. 73, Don W3FPR Twan - PA0KV wrote: Hello guys ( dolls), I just noticed a problem with my USB-Serial connection towards my K3. I started K3 Utilities (PC) and it used 100% cpu, polling K3. I had to shoot the utility process because it didn't respond. Next I started HRD and it works fine. No problem to find my K3. After PC reboot the K3 Utilities worked fine. But later, when HDR was used and stopped, the K3 utilities frooze again, polling for the K3. So, I guess HDR sets a communication protocol K3 Utilities can't scope with. Is there a way to reset my COM3 (Elecraft USB-Serial adapter) without rebooting my PC? Any other options? 73's Twan- PA0KV K3 1770, Utilities 1.2.9.30, firmware 3.41. PC: XP Home SP3. Latest USB-Serial driver from Elecraft. __ 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] Shorthand
Actuallythe c come from Spanish. At least, that is what I always thought se senior or yes mister Lee K0WA Making up life as I go :) I can see how c = yes, derived from confirm = cfm, but when I was a marine op it was y = yes David G3UNA __ 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 Utilities program hang-up
Okay, I'm gonna try fw3.42. I keep you posted. tnx, Twan - PA0KV Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: Twan, Download K3 firmware 3.42 and try it. There was a problem when using HRD that was fixed. It has a good chance for fixing your problem. 73, Don W3FPR -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Utilities-program-hang-up-tp3804332p3804745.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] Shorthand
Yep, and carried over onto radiotelegraphy mostly for noting the end of the press sent to ships, etc. I've always used R to denote yes. That's what we used on military CW, and I've heard and used it on the ham bands for many, many years. During a CW contact when I had excellent copy I'll often start my transmission with R R R DE AC7AC...denoting that copy was FB and allowing the important delay for those stations who have switches to throw when going from TX to RX. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I believe 30 was more commonly used in the press wire field and indicates end or end of article. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.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 __ 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 FSK
Listen to all you can now because later on it will not be the same. Try 10db down up to 1500 Hz and 50 db down all above 1600 Hz. Yes, 1500 Hz is tops. Sometimes it isn't all bad. My wife's voice is above that (mostly) hi hi. 73, de Jim KG0KP - Original Message - From: lyle johnson k...@wavecable.com To: Julian, G4ILO julian.g4...@gmail.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 10:38 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 FSK Thanks for the clarification, Lyle. Mind you, to some of us, 15kHz *is* audio. :) It was for me until about age 20 or so. Now, I'm not certain if 6 kHz is audio... 73, Lyle KK7P/7 (Tucson 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 __ 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] Shorthand
On Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:02:24 -0700, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote: Yep, and carried over onto radiotelegraphy mostly for noting the end of the press sent to ships, etc. I've always used R to denote yes. That's what we used on military CW, and I've heard and used it on the ham bands for many, many years. During a CW contact when I had excellent copy I'll often start my transmission with R R R DE AC7AC...denoting that copy was FB and allowing the important delay for those stations who have switches to throw when going from TX to RX. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I believe 30 was more commonly used in the press wire field and indicates end or end of article. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.net [snip] In the last year or so I've begun to hear a lot of CW op's sending EN to the other station when it is turned back to them. Is this something new or just a cool LID's way to send R for Roger? Tom, N5GE n...@n5ge.com K3 #806, K3 #1055, PR6, XV144, XV432, KRC2, W1 and other small kits. 2 W2's on order 1 K144XV on order 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
[Elecraft] Headphone discussion
I need a new pair of headphones as my Stanton Lab's are finally worn ragged (after about 30 years). Apparently, they don't make 'em anymore. I wonder if either the Yamaha or the Koss microphones (referred to in this list) can be removed? Or is there an equivalent model with no mic? I only work CW here. Thanks, Paul WY7I __ 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] Shorthand
Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: I've always used R to denote yes. That's what we used on military CW, and I've heard and used it on the ham bands for many, many years. I have to add that nobody ever understands when I use 'c' for 'yes'. When a dx station struggles and finally gets my call right, if I respond with 'c' he usually tries additional (wrong) permutations of my call! What works is r r r r, even though strictly speaking 'r' means 'I received all OK' or 'understood'. -- 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] Shorthand
Radio Amateur N5GE wrote: In the last year or so I've begun to hear a lot of CW op's sending EN to the other station when it is turned back to them. Is this something new or just a cool LID's way to send R for Roger? This is the same guy who thinks that the 'general call to all stations' is sent as NNGT. -- 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] Shorthand
snip CW ops use this long inter-element delay between E and N (to make R) as a point of emphasis. I guess this means Very Good R. This has been true at least at least since I was first licensed (1972). At that time, electronic keyers were fairly new (and/or expensive,) and bugs were often used. That delay is very common for a bug user. Many elements of style are incorporated into one's fist, according to experience and exposure. And some styles (swing, or whatever it's called) persist culturally even if the technology changes. You probably won't hear the long delay in contesting though, since every unnecessary delay counts towards missed contacts. 73, matt zilmer, W6NIA K3 #24, K2 #2810 In the last year or so I've begun to hear a lot of CW op's sending EN to the other station when it is turned back to them. Is this something new or just a cool LID's way to send R for Roger? Tom, N5GE n...@n5ge.com K3 #806, K3 #1055, PR6, XV144, XV432, KRC2, W1 and other small kits. 2 W2's on order 1 K144XV on order 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 __ 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] Headphone discussion
Radio Shack has a number of decent looking and well-reviewed over the ear headphones in their on-line store. Many good ones in the $15 to $20 range. I purchased some from them a few years ago, and have been pleased with their comfort and performance. As usual, no connection with Radio Shack, just a satisfied customer. . - Jim, KL7CC Paul wrote: I need a new pair of headphones as my Stanton Lab's are finally worn ragged (after about 30 years). Apparently, they don't make 'em anymore. I wonder if either the Yamaha or the Koss microphones (referred to in this list) can be removed? Or is there an equivalent model with no mic? I only work CW here. Thanks, Paul WY7I __ 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] Problem with TX on K3 3001
Greetings all, I have been following the reflector for a while, but this is the first post I have made, so be kind ; ) I was doing some testing locally with a friend, and he noticed a warble on my cw tone. Upon further investigation, I have noticed the following: When tune power is set to 10 w, it seems to show only 6.5 watts out. When tune power is set to 100 w, it shows 100 w out. I tried to run the tx calibration sequence, and it fails doing the 5 watt cal with this message, similar to the tune power output issue.. Starting 5 watt calibration Calibrating at 1.900 MHz IsSamplingComplete: Unexpected response DS1\xB1I\x80\x88; to DS; State 153 Calibration power settled at 3.9 W ; 5 watt calibration failed Elapsed time: 8 seconds Anyone have any ideas on this? Me thinks my baby is broke :( Chris N6WM __ 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 RRTC Video
Here's a link to a well-done video (~33.5 mins) of the 2009 Russian Radio Team Championship contest in July. Most of you know the World Radio Team Championship will be hosted by Russia in July 2010. Most the this video is in Russian with a few English comments by Roger G3SXW near the end (~30 mins into the video), but you can get a good idea of what the WRTC will look like next summer since the location, antennas, etc will essentially follow the same format as the RRTC. http://blip.tv/file/2678970 There are a couple of shots of K3s in operation by the UA3DPX/RL3FT and UA9CLB/UA9CDC teams at 17:11 and 17:55 into the video. I expect we'll see many more in use at the WRTC. 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-RRTC-Video-tp3805024p3805024.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] K3 Microphonics
Juan EA5RS wrote: I am a new K3 owner, got my radio a couple of weeks ago. While measuring CW filter selectivity I noticed microphonics in the receiver. I set up a -60dBm carrier on 14020 (it is S9+ on Smeter). Don`t use headphones, use the built-in speaker Tune RX with 400Hz filter, say 300Hz away from carrier, Smeter is now S2 Now crank up your AF gain or simply hit your radio with your finger. What I see is the Smeter jump up and the RX audio replicate the mechanical noise you just created. I did the same with the generator (a N2PK VNA) and the frequency change is not happening there. It also happens with the 2.8 KHz filter This sounds to me as the mechanical pressure is frequency modulating the synthesizer and this is demodulated and amplified by the very high slope of the amplitude/frequency transfer function of the crystal filters. Still, this should not happen in a high quality receiver I don´t know if this is usual in the K3 or just my radio is defective. Looking forward to your replies. 73 de Juan EA5RS Easy for me to test for this as I had just been re-doing the S meter calibration. In my case I used the XG1 as a signal source (so frequency was 7.040) and I'm using a 500Hz filter. After tuning away until the signal is S2 and the pitch quite low I could replicate what you found. I don't know what that proves, but I don't see it as a problem because the effect was not noticeable with the signal tuned in properly nor am I in the habit of hitting my K3 during operation. It doesn't surprise me that a physical shock causes a change in frequency. - 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-Microphonics-tp3804324p3805035.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] Headphone discussion
I've been really happy with Sennheiser HD202's, and they are available for less than $25. Another gem IMHO is the Audio-Technical ATR30 microphone for under $30. Dick, KA1SA At 05:52 PM 10/11/2009, Jim Wiley wrote: Radio Shack has a number of decent looking and well-reviewed over the ear headphones in their on-line store. Many good ones in the $15 to $20 range. I purchased some from them a few years ago, and have been pleased with their comfort and performance. As usual, no connection with Radio Shack, just a satisfied customer. . - Jim, KL7CC Paul wrote: I need a new pair of headphones as my Stanton Lab's are finally worn ragged (after about 30 years). Apparently, they don't make 'em anymore. I wonder if either the Yamaha or the Koss microphones (referred to in this list) can be removed? Or is there an equivalent model with no mic? I only work CW here. Thanks, Paul WY7I __ 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] Shorthand
Dave W7AQK wrote: The one thing I think that list doesn't make clear is that some letters are intentionally run together, with no separation, such as BT. Another was the example of HH, which really should just be 8 dits run together, to indicate an error. A third example is AS. In print, character combinations like that are show with an overscore (a solid line above the letters) to indicate that they are run together. I don't know how to do that here, but there is probably some way to do that with an ASCII command. Yeah, I believe those are properly called prosigns. The most famous of all is probably SOS. (SOS, for example, could have been written VGI) The common Ham prosigns I am familiar with are: K = Invitation for any station to call. AR = I have called a specific station and am looking for an answer from that station. KN = In communications with a specific station and standing by for that station to respond (no others are invited to break in unless for an emergency). R = Received in full and understood; affirmative; yes. AS = Stand by (wait). When followed by a number indicates how long to wait (e.g. AS 1 = stand by 1 minute) SK = End of communications with a specific station - sent before the final call signs. CL = Shutting down operations. Not listening for any other calls. Last thing sent before pulling the plug. 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
Re: [Elecraft] Headphone discussion
MCM Electronics has some headphones that cost from $5 to $40 dollars... I have the Stellear Noise canceling head sets I bought for $20, and as an All CW guy in a VERY noisy shack, I wouldn't have anything else. For the money, you can't beat them. http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/STELLAR-LABS-35-2200-/35-2200 Plus they have a some what low impedance of 32 Ohms so the volume is MORE than enough. See if you can get on the mailing list, and just get the 10% off and 20% off when they go on sale every 3 months... From: paul.rei...@earthlink.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:34:43 -0600 Subject: [Elecraft] Headphone discussion I need a new pair of headphones as my Stanton Lab's are finally worn ragged (after about 30 years). Apparently, they don't make 'em anymore. I wonder if either the Yamaha or the Koss microphones (referred to in this list) can be removed? Or is there an equivalent model with no mic? I only work CW here. Thanks, Paul WY7I __ 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 _ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222985/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] Headphone discussion
Based on advice of this group I bought Yamaha CM500. The headphones are high impedance -130 Ohms, which makes older K3 have better low frequency response. The microphone in this headset is pretty good; after many tests some say it is better than HEIL HC5 and some say it is worse, but the differences are small. These headphones look more professional than many computer headsets. Ignacy Paul-30 wrote: I need a new pair of headphones as my Stanton Lab's are finally worn ragged (after about 30 years). Apparently, they don't make 'em anymore. I wonder if either the Yamaha or the Koss microphones (referred to in this list) can be removed? Or is there an equivalent model with no mic? I only work CW here. Thanks, Paul WY7I __ 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/Headphone-discussion-tp3804902p3805537.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] Shorthand
I have also use R as an affirmative. I use to use C in my traffic handling days of the 60s and 70s. We could also talk about QN or Q signals as well, but that is another thread. Now, the EN for R I think came from my old Novice days to add emphasis that I did copy perfectly, something I struggled with in the beginning. I do not see that much these days since you really have to actually send an EN to get the same affect with a keyer. I still use R ... but not like I did with my J-38 in my Novice days. 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] What have I dont now.
I have a K-3 with sub rx installed and it was working ok up until today. Now it seems there is no vfo control on the sub. when the main vfo knob is moved the freq changes and acts normal. when sub is pushed the sub rx is listening to the same freq as the main except the display reads a different freq.. Each volume control works but controls a different ear. What I have I done that I cant listen to two separate freq, one in each ear. They are not linked. Help! __ 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] What have I dont now.
Sounds to me like you held the button in too long, and you're in Diversity mode now.. Is the decimal point blinking? if so, turn off the sub, then turn it back on again. That should do the trick. Also, it seems that in the BSET mode, the B VFO is still not locked to the A VFO when in diversity mode. Just a note for Wayne to look into that when he gets a chance. Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:00:34 -0400 From: a...@indy.rr.com To: k3supp...@elecraft.com; elecraft...@yahoogroups.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] What have I dont now. I have a K-3 with sub rx installed and it was working ok up until today. Now it seems there is no vfo control on the sub. when the main vfo knob is moved the freq changes and acts normal. when sub is pushed the sub rx is listening to the same freq as the main except the display reads a different freq.. Each volume control works but controls a different ear. What I have I done that I cant listen to two separate freq, one in each ear. They are not linked. Help! __ 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 _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/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] What have I dont now.
Mike, If you held the SUB button in too long, you may have linked the sub and main. The remedy is to do the same to unlink them. 73, andy, ae6y - Original Message - From: Mike Kasrich a...@indy.rr.com To: K3 Support k3supp...@elecraft.com; elecraft...@yahoogroups.com; Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 6:00 PM Subject: [Elecraft] What have I dont now. I have a K-3 with sub rx installed and it was working ok up until today. Now it seems there is no vfo control on the sub. when the main vfo knob is moved the freq changes and acts normal. when sub is pushed the sub rx is listening to the same freq as the main except the display reads a different freq.. Each volume control works but controls a different ear. What I have I done that I cant listen to two separate freq, one in each ear. They are not linked. Help! __ 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] What have I dont now.
well the decimal is not blinking and the sub rx seems to be off in la-la land. Toggle between vfo a and b and two different stations are there turn the sub on and only hear the main freq. both volume controls seem to control different ears guess it still isnt off diversity that is. The Smiths wrote: Sounds to me like you held the button in too long, and you're in Diversity mode now.. Is the decimal point blinking? if so, turn off the sub, then turn it back on again. That should do the trick. Also, it seems that in the BSET mode, the B VFO is still not locked to the A VFO when in diversity mode. Just a note for Wayne to look into that when he gets a chance. Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:00:34 -0400 From: a...@indy.rr.com To: k3supp...@elecraft.com; elecraft...@yahoogroups.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] What have I dont now. I have a K-3 with sub rx installed and it was working ok up until today. Now it seems there is no vfo control on the sub. when the main vfo knob is moved the freq changes and acts normal. when sub is pushed the sub rx is listening to the same freq as the main except the display reads a different freq.. Each volume control works but controls a different ear. What I have I done that I cant listen to two separate freq, one in each ear. They are not linked. Help! __ 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 Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it now. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/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
[Elecraft] yea its fubar
Im getting somewhat disappointed with my k-3. The sub is listening to the same freq as the main. nothing is blinking, nothing is linked. Ive turned the sub off, turned the rig off. When I turn the main af all the way down the sub rf and af gain controls what is being heard so it appears the sub is on it just makes no difference what freq is showing in the b vfo window, it listening to the freq displayed on the main. __ 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] yea its fubar
Sounds like it's time to pull the Sub out, check what you get, then push it back in.. either that, or reload the software and see if that takes care of things. that's simple enough to do first. Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:25:41 -0400 From: a...@indy.rr.com To: k3supp...@elecraft.com; elecraft...@yahoogroups.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] yea its fubar Im getting somewhat disappointed with my k-3. The sub is listening to the same freq as the main. nothing is blinking, nothing is linked. Ive turned the sub off, turned the rig off. When I turn the main af all the way down the sub rf and af gain controls what is being heard so it appears the sub is on it just makes no difference what freq is showing in the b vfo window, it listening to the freq displayed on the main. __ 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 _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/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] What have I dont now.
Okay, here's another one for you... Do you have the Sub mode in balanced?? This could make it so that the Sub Volume acts as a balance control, maybe you have the volume on the Sub set so that it's really hearing only the Main receiver??? And no, you shouldn't HAVE to pull the sub, but you shouldn't have to get your oil changed every 3000 mile either.. but if you want your car to work, you do it. This is trouble shooting.. Anger doesn't get you anywhere.. Trying things does. Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:14:08 -0400 From: a...@indy.rr.com To: notforc...@hotmail.com CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] What have I dont now. well the decimal is not blinking and the sub rx seems to be off in la-la land. Toggle between vfo a and b and two different stations are there turn the sub on and only hear the main freq. both volume controls seem to control different ears guess it still isnt off diversity that is. The Smiths wrote: Sounds to me like you held the button in too long, and you're in Diversity mode now.. Is the decimal point blinking? if so, turn off the sub, then turn it back on again. That should do the trick. Also, it seems that in the BSET mode, the B VFO is still not locked to the A VFO when in diversity mode. Just a note for Wayne to look into that when he gets a chance. Date: Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:00:34 -0400 From: a...@indy.rr.com To: k3supp...@elecraft.com; elecraft...@yahoogroups.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] What have I dont now. I have a K-3 with sub rx installed and it was working ok up until today. Now it seems there is no vfo control on the sub. when the main vfo knob is moved the freq changes and acts normal. when sub is pushed the sub rx is listening to the same freq as the main except the display reads a different freq.. Each volume control works but controls a different ear. What I have I done that I cant listen to two separate freq, one in each ear. They are not linked. Help! __ 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 Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. Get it now. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222986/direct/01/ _ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222985/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
[Elecraft] An Appropriate Speaker
Now, you guys have been talking a lot about external speakers for your K3. Many K2 and even some K1 owners like to use external speakers as well and have agonized over which is best. Much has been said about the quality old time receiver's speakers. So, obviously, here is what you need! http://picasaweb.google.com/richard.dillman/SX28#5391496596587487298 This is an honest-to-goodness R2 speaker with a WWII vintage Hallicrafter's SX-28A. Of course you need two of them to realize all the features of a K3. 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] Elecraft SSB Net results (10-11-09)
Wow, it was the best net we have had in awhile. There were 28 of us, and we ran for 33 minutes. In addition to all of the stateside stations, we had Andy, M0CHK, from the UK and Peter, ZL1PWD, from New Zealand! That spread us across a lot of time zones! The most unusual weather was 6 inches of snow yesterday in Nebraska (KA0NCR). The signals were generally OK, although a few required relays to get through. The discussions were on firmware versions and possibly higher receiver noise levels in the most recent few. Thanks to everyone who checked in. Here is the list of participants. Station NameQTH Rig S/N W2RWA DickNY K3 2603 K0JWC Jim MN K3 3447 KA0NCR Arnie NE K3 185 AK5UFrederick TX K3 3246 K4GCJ GaryNC K3 1597 W4PFM PaulVA K3 1673 W7ZTBillAZ FT817 @ 5 watts AD5SX PaulNM Jupiter W5ETJ GaryTX K3 3227 KD5ZLB Edwin LA K3 3147 W0FMTerry MO K3 474 W9DVM PhilFL K3 1605 K1BBM JohnMA K3 2579 M0CHK AndyUK K3 1701 ZL1PWD Peter NZ K3 139 K4SOMarkVA K3 2861 W6VYBob CA K3 2765 K4LAY Bob FL K3 006 K4DJW/M DaveMD IC706 KA4ZPV RussGA TX: FT900; RX: SX101 W0CZKen ND K3 457 WQ7XMarkAZ K3 3372 AE6IC FredCA K3 2241 WB6HPF Al CA K3 974 AA5EZ Travis AR K3 3327 AE6RH Ron CA K3 1997 AB9VMikeIN K3 398 NS7PPhilOR K3 1826 73, Phil, NS7P __ 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] Elecraft CW Net Report for October 11th 12th, 2009
Good Evening, The nets went well this evening. Decent propagation but 20 meters did seem a little long. 40 meters had its normal QRN but the check in count was good. The weather reports were chilly everywhere except in Georgia and Alabama but that is to be expected too. What was not expected was the cool report from Pete in Southern California. There were two operators mentioning snow so I guess winter is coming a few months early. It is almost cold here but that's OK, I grew up in the Midwest were cool weather was normal and below zero was another average winter. There were times when we prayed for snow because it meant it would have to warm up. A month of 40 below zero for the high does get a little tiring. However, the snow at those temperatures is so nice for skiing :) On to the lists = On 14050.5 kHz at 2300z: W6ZH - Pete - CA - K3 - 657** QNI # 205 ** N0AR - Scott - MN - K2 - 4866 AB9V - Mike - IN - K3 - 398 WB5BKL - Nick - TX - K3 - 231 KS4L - Randy - AL - K2 - 337 W0RSR - Mike - CO - K2 - 5767 K4JPN - Steve - GA - K2 - 1422 K4BEH - Pat - GA - K2 - 5061 W8OV - Dave - TX - K3 - 3139 N7HTS - Gary - WY - K2 - 6113 On 7045 kHz at 0100Z: K6PJV - Dale - CA - K3 - 1183 N0TA - John - CO - K3 - 994 W6SU - John - CA - K3 - 1303 AB9V - Mike - IN - K3 - 398 NO8V - John - MI - K3 - 820 W6ZH - Pete - CA - K3 - 657 K7SJ - Roger - WA - K3 - 75 * QNI # 110 * W0RSR - Mike - CO - K2 - 5767 N0AR - Scott - MN - K2 - 4866 ** QNI # 210 ** KB3FBR - Joe - PA WI6O - John - CA - K1 - 922 W6ODJ - Oliver - CA - K3 - 1741 My lifetime enjoyment of radio continued this week with the discovery of a station which actually broadcasts baseball games! I find watching a game a little boring after having grown up listening to them. The announcers are very engaged attempting to describe the action for those of us who are not in the stadium. Between the nets I got to listen to the Twins - Yankees game and now the Phillies - Rockies game. I think the last time I listened to a game was in the mid '70s. Now if only we could get radio shows back on the air! The Shadow, The Green Hornet, Tales from the Crypt, etc. I used to listen to KAAY out of Little Rock when the propagation was good. Radio has been exciting to me since I first heard it on the little red Emerson radio in the kitchen. You could smell the tubes and see them if mom didn't catch you playing with the back. Hearing it warm up was fun too :) I do so miss tubes. These solid state rigs are nice but they do not keep your hands warm. My brothers Lafayette rig kept me warm many winter nights while I was listening to the world in the back room away from the fire. Until next week stay warm and stay well, 73, Kevin. KD5ONS (Net Control Operator 5th Class) - __ 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] Shorthand
EN was used for an artistic R in he 1940's. I heard them and occasionally used it. Bud, K9ZT Radio Amateur N5GE wrote: On Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:02:24 -0700, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote: Yep, and carried over onto radiotelegraphy mostly for noting the end of the press sent to ships, etc. I've always used R to denote yes. That's what we used on military CW, and I've heard and used it on the ham bands for many, many years. During a CW contact when I had excellent copy I'll often start my transmission with R R R DE AC7AC...denoting that copy was FB and allowing the important delay for those stations who have switches to throw when going from TX to RX. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- I believe 30 was more commonly used in the press wire field and indicates end or end of article. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@rfwave.net [snip] In the last year or so I've begun to hear a lot of CW op's sending EN to the other station when it is turned back to them. Is this something new or just a cool LID's way to send R for Roger? Tom, N5GE n...@n5ge.com K3 #806, K3 #1055, PR6, XV144, XV432, KRC2, W1 and other small kits. 2 W2's on order 1 K144XV on order 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 __ 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
